Ask the Doc! Asymptomatic Transmitting
Lifestyle April 5, 2020
This week’s episode of Ask the Doc! has Dr. William Whaley and Dr. Steven Marlow dive into the COVID-19 virus with BKP. They discuss about how a person can have no symptoms and still be a carrier. They also answer the questions on if being a diabetic can make you more open to get this disease and if it matters if you have a preexisting health issue or not?
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Ask The Doc! COVID Infections and Testing with Special Guest
Lifestyle March 29, 2020
Special guests Dr. Steven Marlowe, infectious disease specialist, returns to FYNTV’s, Ask the Doc! segment with Dr. William Whaley and talks about testing, infections, the curve, and new details on the virus status.
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Ask the Doc! All things Covid-19
Lifestyle March 22, 2020
A very special episode of Ask the Doc! as we invite local Dr. Raymond Tidman to discuss the latest in proper handling of the virus and some of the positives in how people are responding and treating this issue. Dr. Tidman leaves an impression as he sums up the need for special care with our elder population saying “Treat your seniors like fine china.”
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Ask the Doc! Corona Virus and our special guest
Lifestyle March 15, 2020
Doctor Steven Marlowe joins Doctor William Whaley to discuss all things Corona Virus. They compare COVID-19 to the Flu and answer the question, Are we overreacting?
Local philanthropists honored for generous contributions
Featured Stories, Fetching Featured March 15, 2020
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Historical Society honored Betty Phillips and her late husband, Dr. Richard Allen Schmidtke, at its March meeting for their generous financial contributions toward the preservation of local history.
“This is a resolution in honor of Betty Phillips and in memory of Dr. Richard Allen Schmidtke by the Towns County Historical Society Executive Board, and Betty had another meeting she’s gone to, and (nephew) Kris is accepting this on her behalf,” Towns County Historical Society Vice-President Jerry Taylor said.
Kris Phillips accepted the recognition on Betty Phillips’ behalf from historical society officers.
“And the resolution is; whereas Betty Phillips is a lifetime member of the Towns County Historical Society who has provided immeasurable support to our organization; and whereas Dr. Schmidtke held advanced degrees in mechanical engineering; and whereas he served his county with distinction in World War II, mainly as staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and the Manhatten Project as a 19-year-old who helped with the design of the ‘Fat Man’ Nagasaki bomb and other notable projects; and whereas he retired to the north Georgia mountains and adopted Towns County as his home; and whereas he married Towns County native Betty Phillips and became a life member of the Towns County Historical Society; and whereas by their anonymous generosity they supported the historical society and the Old rock jail Museum; and whereas Dr. Schmidtke passed away March the 27th, 2017. Therefore, we, the Executive Board of the Towns County Historical Society, honor Betty Phillips and the memory of Dr. Schmidtke on the anniversary of his passing by acknowledging the identity of our anonymous benefactors this 9th day of March 2020. Signed, Sandra Green, President; Jerry Taylor, Vice-President; Tyler Osborn, Secretary; Francis Shook, Treasurer; and Mary Ann Miller, Membership Secretary.”
Plaque presented in honor of Betty Phillips and Dr. Richard Allen Schmidtke.
In addition to a framed resolution, a plaque was presented in honor of the benevolent couple.
“This plaque is in recognition of Betty’s many years as a member of the historical society and all the contributions, financial contributions, that she and Dr. Schmidtke have given over the years,” President Green said. “And as everyone knows, that knows Betty Phillips, they know how devoted she is to the cause of veterans. And so the plaque will be at the Old Rock Jail Museum in front of the veterans’ display room in honor of Dr. Schmidtke and Betty in honor of her love for the veterans.”
Phillips has graciously hosted an annual program for Towns County veterans each summer since 2014.
“I know she’ll appreciate that very much,” Kris Phillips said.