“Hernandez just announced he’s running for the U.S. House. If elected, Hernandez would represent Arizona’s Second Congressional District, which Giffords previously represented (state officials are soon redrawing all nine of Arizona’s congressional districts, so the borders will likely change)” 1
Arthur J. (Art) Fettig, Jr, 91, of Hillsborough, NC passed from this life May 18, 2021, after a long and healthy life ended with several major health issues attacking him in his final 6 months. Art was born July 5, 1929 in Detroit, MI to deceased parents Arthur Fettig, Sr. and Jennie Sands Fettig. He was “little brother” to deceased sisters, Virginia (Sister Marie Therese) Fettig and Florence Fettig; and surviving sister, Barbara Monahan of Grosse Point Shores, MI; and big brother, to Joseph (deceased).
He served 2 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, returned to Detroit and in 1954 married first wife Ruth Zepke Fettig (deceased); they became parents to Nancy Smith (Mike); Daniel Fettig (Karen); Amy Trexler (Robb); son David (deceased) and Rosemarie (deceased).
Upon graduation from University of Detroit High School, highly motivated and creative Art began work with Grand Trunk Western Railroad, retiring in 1983 as Corp. Communications Officer. With his innate gift of gab, humorous nature, desire to make the world a better place and encouraging all he met to do likewise, and capitalizing on all opportunities for further enhancing his talents (including writing), coupled with a love for travel, he became a Certified Speaking Professional (NSA)-in numerous fields. In 2002 he was awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award by the National Safety Council. He authored around 50 books on various subjects and for 32 years wrote “Monday Morning Memos”, many of which are still available on artfettig.com.
Tiring of winter snow and searching for new adventures and a new wife, he in 1998 met and married wife (now of 20 years) Jean Collier Fettig in Hillsborough, NC. In doing so he acquired new sons David Collier (GeeGee recently deceased); Christopher Collier (deceased); Kevin Collier (Michele); new grandchildren, great grandchildren and many new relatives.
He continued speaking, much of which was as “Almost Andy”, Art Fettig’s hilarious adventures when mistaken for North Carolina native Andy Griffith/Matlock. His swan song in this persona was just short weeks before Andy died when then gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory thought he was the real Mckoy before several TV cameras and newspeople. Art truly enjoyed life in Hillsborough and the South, wrote some books about our town and several songs about the South.
Survivors also include daughter-in-law, Senka Fettig; granddaughters, Tiffany Fettig(Nikki), Alison Havercamp (Nick), Carli Fettig, Jennifer Wyatt(Paul), Michelle Swart(Derek), Kate Collier, Anna Collier; grandsons, Rory Packard(Veronica), Trevor Packard, Mickey Tomanovic, Michael Collier(Amanda), Alex Collier; and 5 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held May 27th at 11:00 am at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, 102 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC, followed by graveside service at 3:00 pm at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church, Godwin, NC.
In lieu of flowers, Art would wish that all would light little candles wherever a need is seen, making the world a better place.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Hillsborough. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
Ask anyone what Will Young’s story is and they’ll probably tell you he’s a singer who won Pop Idol in 2002, went on to release a string of multi-platinum albums, win two Brit awards and had countless other successes. They are unlikely to say that his story has been one of gay shame that has blighted his life. And yet, says the 42-year-old musician, whose new book To Be a Gay Man, has just come out in paperback, “gay shame was a part of my life from the age of six. It has clung on to me and literally stopped me truly flying in life”. 2
Million-selling pop star and co-host of influential podcast ‘Homo Sapiens’, Will Young is calling for an end to society’s legacy of gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy. In To Be a Gay Man, Will Young speaks out about gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it, and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy. We know Will as a multi-platinum recording artist, Olivier-nominee, and the first winner of the Idol franchise. But his story began long before his first audition. Looking back on a world where growing up being called gay was the ultimate insult and coming out after a lifetime of hiding his sexuality, Will explores the long-lasting impact repressing his true self has had. As Will’s own story demonstrates, internalized shame in childhood increases the risk of developing low self-worth, and even self-disgust, leading to destructive behaviors in adult life. Will revisits the darkest extremes he has been to, sharing his vulnerabilities, his regrets, tracing his own navigation through it all and showing the way for others who might have felt alone in the same experience. Here you will find a friend, champion and mentor, breaking taboos with frank honesty, and offering invaluable practical advice on overcoming the difficult issues too often faced within the LGBTQ+ community.
China has the largest number of electric cars on the roads last year with a total stock of 4.5 million.
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“The total amount of funding it would direct to roads, bridges, ports, waterways and airports combined adds up to less than what it would spend just on electric cars,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a press release last week. 3
Auto manufacturers are increasingly focused on EVs over gas-powered cars, while state and federal lawmakers across the U.S. are promoting EVs as part of a push to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. 4
Many people have a strong aversion to taking risks because they’re afraid they might fail, and they worry about what other people will think of them if they do. What they don’t realize is that failure is the most direct pathway to success. As Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor Corporation put it: “Success is 99% failure.” Each time we fail, we learn something of value that assures our future success. Yes, people who avoid risk don’t experience much failure, but they don’t learn much either which means there’s is no future success on their horizon. This makes life a very boring enterprise with little excitement or fun. Actress, Geena Davis, captured this all- important connection between risk and success when she said: “By risking nothing, you risk everything.”