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Written by Gene Galin
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Sunday, 18 February 2007 |
This digest contains the following messages:
1. RE: Re: Litter
2. Embarq DSL
3. Thrift Shop Announcement
4. Re: Chatham Chatlist #2750
5. Thrift Shop Announcement, Part II
6. Re: Custom Cabinetry & Furniture
7. Mt. Vernon Springs
8. Dog Wash-Vet
9. Dirt on Piedmont Electric
10. Cat
11. Message from Original Chatlist Poster in regard to 24 Hour Emergency
12. BOC meeting agenda for 2/19/07
13. Black History Month
14. YMCA Soccer
15. Homeowner Septic and Well Workshop -- Thursday -- March 1 --- 7:00 pm --- Pittsboro
16. Wells and Septic Systems Workshop for Real Estate Professionals -- NCREC credits -- Wednesday -- February 21 -- Pittsboro
17. power me up !
18. Attention Perry Harrison School families
19. litter laws
20. Help us find stray cat?
21. RE: Vets that help the community
22. water filtration system
23. Cary/Chatham Joint Meeting Feb 20
24. throwing trash out their windows
25. Looking for a place to worship.
26. PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
27. Faqmily Law Workshop Post
28. Four Wheeler Noise
29. Doctors
30. Northwoods overcrowding
31. Library Book Club March 5
32. New Salem Baptist Church
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:17:53 -0500
From: Jackie L Strouble <ajaks7-at-juno.com>
Subject: RE: Re: Litter
Steve et al,
This is from a news story that aired recently on WRAL, channel 5. It is
titled: "Trash Is Rampant on Roadways Despite State Efforts"
http://wrallocaltechwire.com/news/local/story/1201387/
It may serve to answer some of the questions about inmate crews and the
DOT response to trash along roadways. Two things jumped out at me
immediately -- 11 MILLION pounds of trash annually, 16 MILLION taxpayer
dollars. That should be enough to make even the most apathetic sit up and
take notice. If my math is correct, that's a cost of $1.45 per pound of
trash collected.
Excerpts:
quote >>Drive the Beltline, U.S. Highway 64 or Interstate 540, and you
are bound to see it—trash on the side of the road. Every year, the state
spends $16 million cleaning it up. On average, crews collect 11 million
pounds. Volunteers and crews of state inmates tangle with the trash, but
it’s not a war they seem to be winning.<<
>>Inmate work crews pick up trash Monday through Friday year-round. They
pull eight-hour shifts each weekday as long as the temperature is below
95 degrees and above 24. The correctional officers who keep shotguns at
the ready as they supervise the trash crews say they've noticed a
pattern. “That section that was just cleaned up is the section of I-40
from Highway 42 to Highway 70. The trash we've collected is bagged and
still on the roadside. People are already throwing trash out in that area
again,” one officer told WRAL.<<
>>“It's very frustrating,” says Jason Holmes, an engineer with the DOT.
“As much effort as we put into picking up trash and trying to keep the
roads clean, it seems that we can pick up all of I-40 and within a week
it looks like we haven't been out there in months.”
The answer depends on the drivers, not the cleaners. “We need less people
throwing stuff out of their cars, but I don't know how you convince them
to do that,” driver Steve Goodman said.>> end of quote.
Mr. Goodman is probably right. Perhaps, along with the clean up crews and
better enforcement of littering laws, we need a SUSTAINED anti-littering
campaign, drawing from tactics used in anti-smoking and anti-drug use
campaigns. These efforts seem to concentrate on educating school
children; creating hard-hitting and attention-grabbing TV ads (not bland
admonishments from people who remind you of your Sunday School teacher),
contests for videographers and poster artists to come up with the best
message aimed at their age group, etc. Mandatory community service making
litterbugs pick up roadway trash sounds good to me. Fines don't seem to
be much of a deterrent. Perhaps we need a grassroots effort to get the
laws changed and jumpstart this effort.
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:15:28 EST
From: CNUTMARE-at-aol.com
Subject: Embarq DSL
My neighbors and myself (like many of you) are frustrated regarding high
speed Internet. We are located off of Alex Cockman Road which is half way between
Pittsboro and Siler City. Calling Embarq only added to our frustration and
confusion since every call made to the local Embarq office resulted in
different information. Out of desperation to get solid information, I finally wrote a
letter to Mr. Harrison Campbell (Embarq's VP for Consumer Market) with a cc to
Mr. Daniel Hesse (Embarq CEO). The response I received is, in part: "the
North Carolina District Manager of Network Services confirming that there is no
HSI service available in your residential area. He also emphasized that HIS is
not on schedule to be added to your area any time soon".
This certainly isn't the desired information but, at least, now we know and
won't continue hoping that some of the information we received by calling
Embarq (you're on the schedule for 3 months or you're next on the schedule or I'll
have to research and get back to you) may be valid. It's just not going to
happen any time soon. Now on to plan B, whatever that may be!!
If anyone is interested in going the same route I did to get an answer for
their specific area, below is the address for Embarq's corporate offices. I
addressed the letters to the above mentioned gentlemen.
Embarq Corporation
5454 West 110th Street
Overland Park KS 66211
The person who replied to my inquiry is:
Mr. Kenneth Wilkins
Embarq Executive Services
Phone: 800-877-3345
e-mail: kenneth.wilkins-at-embarq.com
I doubt that a barrage of letters and calls would do any good, but may be
worth a try!
Good luck from a dial-up and slow connection,
Janis Warren
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:19:57 -0500
From: Catherine Macallister <catherine_mac-at-mac.com>
Subject: Thrift Shop Announcement
The Perry Harrison Pre-K and Kindergarten classes will host a Thrift
Shop worknight at Cole Park Plaza on Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00
until 9:00. Volunteers from ALL grades are invited to attend. Hope to
see you there!
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:29:59 EST
From: SUSANDIFRANCO-at-aol.com
Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #2750
Reply to #1..I live in Indian landing off of River Road and our neighborhood
adopted River Road to clean up. I drive through Moore Mountain Road everyday
to take my daughter to the Highschool and that road is disgusting. What I am
trying to say is to the Moore Mountain people and other roads is take a look at
the road you live off of and try to clean up at least a little part off of
your driveway, some probably already do but if the people on that road can do a
little it would look nicer, I can't clean all the roads I see, I am in charge
of the road our neighborhood adopted. It is a never-ending job but we have
to do something, not just leave it there. I was following a car down
Hamlet-chapel towards 15-501, a car was a little ways ahead, the driver with his arm
held out the window dropped a cup, I blew the horn, wasn't close for a plate
number, got the finger from this wonderful litter bug.
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:10:55 -0500
From: Catherine Macallister <catherine_mac-at-mac.com>
Subject: Thrift Shop Announcement, Part II
(Oops! I neglected to mention a second Thrift Shop worknight for Perry
Harrison in my earlier announcement. I apologize for the oversight.)
Perry Harrison will be hosting worknights at Cole Park Plaza on the
following evenings next week:
* Wednesday, February 21, 6:00-9:00 (Pre-K and Kindergarten classes)
* Thursday, February 22, 6:30-8:30 (First grades)
Volunteers from ALL grades are invited to attend. Hope to see you there!
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:21:28 -0500
From: jaime* <domspe-at-gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Custom Cabinetry & Furniture
Tom Bogan
919-932-9878 workshop
919-215-4177 cell
visit his website: http://tombogancraftsman.com/
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:27:30 EST
From: Moltenmama3k-at-aol.com
Subject: Mt. Vernon Springs
Hey all, just looking for any info anyone might have on Mt. Vernon Springs.
I recently "discovered" the existence of the spring while on the Horizon
Cellars web site. A fascinating part of Chatham history and currently
threatened by a mining company (both the spring and the winery), the spring is
reportedly an anomaly, in that two streams with two different mineral compositions
run from the same spring, not supposed to be possible.
What I am most interested in is water analysis, historical and current and
info on the spa that was built there in the 1800's.
I have been to the Friends of Mt. Vernon Springs web site, but it is still
very new and not much info.
Any info or direction would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Cindra Kerscher, LMBT
542-0191
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:34:27 -0500
From: "marilyn bourque" <mbourque-at-nc.rr.com>
Subject: Dog Wash-Vet
I would suggest DO IT YOURSELF DOG WASH
Maxsdogwash
11624 US 15-501 North
Suite B
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-968-6000
They provide full service grooming and a dog treat bakery.
Also I recently changed vets. I did this because the staff you deal with
before you get to the vet was not acceptable to me.
I highly recommend Dr. Laurie Weiser
Pittsboro Animal Hospital
1065 East Street
Pittsboro NC 27312
Yolanda Maqsoud L.V.T.
Soon to come, there will be a do it yourself dog wash also. They presently
have runs for boarding and outside fenced yard.
I find everyone there to have the expertise needed to take care of my so
much loved 14 year old dog and willingly answer any questions I may have.
I am far from new to the world so have had many animals and dealt with a
fair number of vets in different sates. I give them five stars.
Sincerely,
Starla & her Mom
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:35:05 -0500
From: "G D Horwitz" <kathyandjake-at-mindspring.com>
Subject: Dirt on Piedmont Electric
A Moroccan friend of mine at work, a newcomer in the United States, is puzzled, as I am, to find bills in excess of $200 a month from Piedmont Electric, presumably for illumination, ac, etc., for a small flat in Carrboro. Does this sound about right? We pay less for a small house.
Any information regarding this or/or Piedmont electric would be helpful. Thanks.
Jake Horwitz
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:39:21 -0500 (EST)
From: cacasey-at-ncsu.edu
Subject: Cat
In response to the person looking for a free cat, there is a good reason
that you pay $90 to adopt a cat from the Chatham County Animal Shelter.
This fee covers the spay/neuter, initial vaccinations, and feline
leukemia/feline aids testing. These are not optional services but the
essential basics to safeguard the health of your pet.
This adoption fee is a significant savings over having to pay for these
services at a veterinarian's office. The vets who do the spay/neuter
surgery on shelter animals do not make a profit on these operations but do
it anyway because they know it will help reduce pet overpopulation in
Chatham County.
When rehoming an animals, its a good idea to charge an adoption fee of at
least $25. This will help to prevent adoptions to folks who are not
prepared to take on the responsibility of pet ownership, as well as those
who might be seeking an animal for fighting bait or other cruel purposes.
Christine Casey
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:41 -0500
From: jan-at-crippledgoose.com
Subject: Message from Original Chatlist Poster in regard to 24 Hour Emergency
Vet Care
Dear Chatlist Members,After posting my question on the Chatlist, I was
inundated with horror stories of night time pet emergencies. So, here is
what I've found out that works best for me. You may choose another
option. Dr. Laurie Weiser, of Pittsboro Animal Hospital (on 64 East on
left after the Post Office) lists her personal cell phone for
emergencies. The regular office number is 919-542-5712. Her cell is
919-259-9459. She will be able to take care of most emergencies. Should
your animal have severe injuries, after consulting with her, you most
likely will need to transport your pet to the Animal Emergency Clinic of
Cary, 220 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513. Here are driving
instructions: From the Courthouse Proper, take 64 East to Apex, take the
Apex ramp, turn left for North Salem Street, stay on North Salem Street
until it becomes Old Apex Road, take a left onto High House Road. I
don't know which side of the road it is. These are the directions from
Mapquest. If anyone has more clear directions, let us all know. Best of
luck to all of us that consider our pets family members!Jan
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:06:17 -0500
From: <ggalin-at-bellsouth.net>
Subject: BOC meeting agenda for 2/19/07
CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
DISTRICT COURTROOM PITTSBORO, NC
February 19, 2007 6:00 PM
YOu will find links to the attachments at http://www.co.chatham.nc.us/agenda/021907/021907Agenda.htm
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
The Board of Commissioners uses a Consent Agenda to act on non-controversial and routine items quickly. The Consent Agenda is acted upon by one motion and vote of the Board. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at the request of a Board member or citizen. The Consent Agenda contains the following items:
1. Minutes: Consideration of a request for approval of Board Minutes for regular meeting held February 05, 2007 and work session held February 05, 2007
2. Road Names: Consideration of a request from citizens for the naming of private roads in Chatham County as follows:
A. Brooks Creek Drive
B. Jasper Lane
C. Lewis Fields Drive
D. Old Home Place Lane
E. Red Cedar Way
3. Funds Acceptance for Health Department from Women’s and Children’s Health Immunization Branch: Consideration of a request to accept a one-time funds award in the amount of $7,575.00 from the Women’s and Children’s Health Immunization Branch (Attachment: Addenda)
4. Funds Acceptance for Health Department from UNC School of Public Health: Consideration of a request to accept funds in the amount of $5,101.00 from the UNC School of Public Health for the Men as Navigators health initiative to support staff through March 31, 2007 (Attachment: Amendment))
5. New Aerial Photos of Chatham County for 2007: Consideration of a request to approve an agreement from Geofiny for aerial photography in the amount of $121,365.00 and accept federal and state grant funds in the amount of $35,297.47 for the project (Funds in the amount of $72,819.00 will come from Emergency Operations 911 Funds; Tax Office will provide funds in the amount of $5,000.00. MIS will budget $8,248.53 in their 2007-2008 budget.) (Attachment: Contract)
6. Resolution Supporting the Establishment of the Deep River State Park Trail: Consideration of a request to support the Resolution Supporting the Establishment of the Deep River State Park Trail
7. Resolution to Governor Easley Requesting Expansion of Funding For Smart Start: Consideration of a request to adopt Resolution to Governor Easley Requesting Expansion of Funding For Smart Start (Attachment: Letter)
8. Amendment to the Chatham County Personnel Policy: Consideration of a request to amend the Chatham County Personnel Policy and adopt a Resolution Amending the Chatham County Personnel Policy: Clarification Amendments (Attachment: Resolution)
9. Board of Equalization and Review Reappointment: Consideration of a request to reappoint alternate member, Brenda Turner, to the Board of Equalization and Review by the full Board
10. JOCCA Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to reappoint Frances Sherwin, 698 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC, to the JOCCA Board by Chairman Thompson (Attachment)
11. Recreation Advisory Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Tyron Hanner, 1293 Mitchell Chapel Church Road, Pittsboro, NC, to the Recreation Advisory Board by Chairman Thompson (Attachment: List)
12. Agriculture Advisory Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to reappoint Linda Harris, PO Box 207, Pittsboro, NC, to the Agriculture Advisory Board by Chairman Thompson (Attachment: List)
13. Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Charles Eliason, 1754 West Third Street, Siler City, NC, to the Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force by Chairman Thompson (Attachment: List)
14. Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Donald Parker, 1635 Parker Herndon Road, Pittsboro, NC, the Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force by Commissioner Lucier (Attachment: List)
15. Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Ryan Ford, 246 Rectory Street, Pittsboro, NC, to the Major Corridor Ordinance Task Force by Chairman Thompson (Attachment: List)
16. Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health (OPC) Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Richard Edwards, 84 Lynn Oak Drive, Pittsboro, NC, to the OPC Mental Health Board by Commissioner Lucier (Attachment: List)
17. Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health (OPC) Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Roland Siverson, 5560 Castle Rock Farm Road, Pittsboro, NC, to the OPC Mental Health Board by Commissioner Vanderbeck (Attachment: List)
18. Agriculture Advisory Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Tommy Emerson, 186 Emerson Road, Siler City, NC, to the Agriculture Advisory Board by Commissioner Barnes (Attachment: List)
19. Economic Development Commission Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Christopher Angus, 73219 Burrington, Chapel Hill, NC, to the Economic Development Commission by the full Board (Attachment: List)
20. Solid Waste Advisory Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Philip Watson, 8414 Highway #421 South, Bear Creek, NC, to the Solid Waste Advisory Board, by the full Board, as a representative of the Town of Goldston (Attachment: List)
21. Appearance Commission Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Judy Trotter, 942 B Road, Pittsboro, NC, to the Appearance Commission by Commissioner Cross (Attachment: List)
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
22. The Public Input Session is held to give citizens an opportunity to speak on any item, which does not appear on the day’s Agenda. The session is no more than thirty minutes long and speakers are limited to no more than five minutes each. Speakers are required to sign up in advance. Individuals who wish to speak but cannot because of time constraints will be carried to the next meeting and given priority. We apologize for the tight time restrictions. They are necessary to ensure that we complete our business. If you have insufficient time to finish your presentation, we welcome your comments in writing.
PLANNING AND ZONING
23. Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval of “Cedar Grove Subdivision – Phase V Lots 29-35)”: Consideration of a request by MAC Development LLC for subdivision preliminary plat approval of “Cedar Grove Subdivision – Phase V (Lots 29-35)”, on 23 acres, located off SR #1540, Jones Ferry Road and Cedar Grove Road, Baldwin Township (Attachments)
24. Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval of “Harrison Pond”: Consideration of a request by Harrison Pond, LLC for subdivision preliminary approval of “Harrison Pond”, consisting of 42 lots on 74 acres, located off SR #1532, River Forest Road, Baldwin Township (Attachments)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MATTERS
25. Lease Agreement: Consideration of a request to approve the lease agreement with Platinum Holdings, LLC for rental space for the new County Attorney and Public Works Director and their administrative staffs (Attachment: Lease)
26. Appointment of Non-Profit Review Panel Volunteers: Consideration of a request to appoint Non-Profit Review Panel Volunteers
27. Economic Development Request for Proposals Review: Consideration of a request to review seven consulting firms for developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan for Chatham County
28. Western Transmission Lines: Consideration of a request to award bid for Western Transmission Lines (Attachments: Bid Summary, Summary of Project Budget, Map)
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
29. Board of Equalization and Review Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint a member to the Board of Equalization and Review by Commissioner Vanderbeck
30. Chatham Transit Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint two members (a licensed transit provider and a member of the general public) to the Chatham Transit Board by the full-Board (Attachment)
31. Solid Waste Advisory Board Appointments: Consideration of a request to appoint two members to the Solid Waste Advisory Board, one each by Commissioners Cross and Thompson (Attachment)
32. Piedmont Conservation Council Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint a member to the Piedmont Conservation Council (Attachment: List)
33. Green Building Task Force Committee Amendment: Consideration of a request to expand the Green Building Task Force Committee to ten members (Attachment: List)
MANAGER’ S REPORTS
34. Manager’s Reports: The County Manager shall report on miscellaneous County business at this time.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
35. Commissioners’ Reports: Any Commissioner wishing to report on any County business may do so at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session for the purpose of discussing attorney/client issues
ADJOURNMENT
Work Session
Central Carolina Community College
Multipurpose Room
1:30 PM
1. Lighting Ordinance Discussion with Bob Henderson, Progress Energy
2. Rural Transportation Organization (RPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Discussion Jason Sullivan and Pat Strong RPO
3. Conditional Zoning Process Presentation by Jason Sullivan
4. Haw River Assembly (Elaine Chiosso) Water Quality Issues Jordan Lake Rules (Total Maximum Daily Load [TMDL])
5. Haw River Assembly and Triangle Land Conservancy (Kevin Brice) Presentation Regarding Chatham County Projects
6. Discussion of Sedimentation and Erosion Control
7. Establishment of Environmental Review Board and Duties and Appointments
8. Citizens in County Government Presentation by Debra Henzey
9. Discussion of value engineering review for water systems
10. Status of the Cary-Chatham Joint Meeting
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:32:23 -0500
From: "Delcenia Turner" <dtkai510-at-hotmail.com>
Subject: Black History Month
It is again, “Black History Month,” as if the history of African-Americans
in this
country could be relegated to just one month. Nonetheless, it beats the
complete deficit
of African-American history that existed when the baby boomer generation was
growing
up. However, it seems the same personages, for example Dr. Martin Luther
King, Harriet
Tubman, etc are discussed over and over again, year after year. While their
courageous
accomplishments are most certainly deserving of constant attention, the
names of people
whose creative genius made possible the everyday necessities of life we take
for granted
remain unknown and unmentioned. Therefore, in recognition of “Black History
Month,”
allow me to share some the names of some of those people with you.
To understand the global technological and human evolutionary impact these
people invoked, close your eyes and try to imagine life without their
contributions.
Walter Sammons, a Black man, invented the hair comb, Lydia O. Newman, a
Black
woman invented the brush. Jan E. Matzeliger invented a complex
manufacturing device
that revolutionized the shoe industry and made possible the mass production
of shoes.
George T. Samon invented the clothes dryer, John Love, the pencil sharpener,
Lee
Burridge, the typewriter.
The lawn mower was invented by John Burr, traffic lights, Garrett A Morgan;
John Standard invented the refrigerator and Frederick Jones, the air
conditioner.
Alexander Miles invented the elevator, scientist Lewis Latimer invented the
filament in
the light bulb which enables electricity to be turned on and off. Dr.
Charles Drew created
the world’s first blood bank and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the
first successful
open heart surgery.
This list represents only a small part of the surface of thousands more
names of
people of color who have selflessly contributed to making America the
innovative leader
of the world and serve as a testament to the invaluable nature of a
multi-cultural society.
They earned very little or nothing for their time and industry. We can at
least, remember
their names.
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:43:54 -0500
From: "allen baddour" <allenbaddour-at-gmail.com>
Subject: YMCA Soccer
Now Registering For YMCA Spring Soccer!
Saturdays Only
Season Dates March 24th-May 26th (8 week season)
Register NOW!
$10 Late fee after March 5th
Divisions
Wee Folks (ages 3-5) $45
Little Kicks (K-1st Grade) Strikers (2nd -3rd Grade) United (4th-5thGraders) $50
Fun and Skill Development
T-Shirts and Awards include in Fees
Register online
http://www.chcymca.org/registration/index.php
or
download registration form
http://www.chcymca.org/membership/2007%20SPRING%20SOCCER%20BROCHURE.pdf
For more information, contact Bruce Murray, Director of the Chatham YMCA at
545-YMCA or bmurray-at-chcymca.org
Also feel free to contact me and I'll do my best to answer any questions...I
haven't coached soccer before but I hope to give it a shot this time around!
Come join me!
<bmurray-at-chcymca.org>
--
Best,
Allen Baddour
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:39:08 -0500
From: "Glenn Woolard" <glenn_woolard-at-ncsu.edu>
Subject: Homeowner Septic and Well Workshop -- Thursday -- March 1 --- 7:00 pm --- Pittsboro
Homeowner Septic and Well Workshop
--- Thursday --- March 1, 2007 --- 7:00 pm --- Pittsboro, NC
By Glenn Woolard, County Extension Director
A homeowner septic and well workshop will be held on Thursday, March 1, at
7:00 p.m. The workshop will be held in the auditorium at the Chatham County
Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. Homeowners, prospective homeowners,
realtors, builders and developers are urged to attend.
The workshop is being conducted jointly by the Chatham County Public Health
Department and the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service.
Septic system topics will include lot evaluation, soil requirements, water
usage, house location, setbacks, types of systems, when to pump, cleaning
filters, additives, grey water, signs of system failure, on-site waste
water monitoring program, landscaping over septic fields, repairs, permits
and inspections required for repairs, and reports and record-keeping. New
technologies including drip, pretreatment and gravelless systems will be
discussed. The wells section will include permits, location, construction,
maintenance, water samples, potential problems, and possible solutions.
Displays will include septic additives, alarms, filters, pumps, monitoring
programs, innovative systems, and wells.
The presenters from the Chatham County Public Health Department will be Andy
Siegner, Interim Environmental Health Director, and Kim Warren,
Environmental Health Program Specialist.
The registration fee of $5.00 can be paid at the door. Make checks payable
to Chatham County Cooperative Extension. Mail to Cooperative Extension, PO
Box 279, Pittsboro, NC 27312-0279. Please call 542-8202 to pre-register.
The registration covers advertising, refreshments, snacks, and workshop
materials.
For more details call Glenn Woolard, County Extension Director, at 542-8202
or Andy Siegner at 542-8208 or go to our web site at
http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/ .
Cooperative Extension employment and program opportunities are offered to
all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or
disability.
Glenn E. Woolard
County Extension Director
NC State University
NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham Co. Center
email: glenn_woolard-at-ncsu.edu
PO Box 279
Pittsboro, NC 27312
tel: 919-542-8202; fax: 919-542-8246
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:37:36 -0500
From: "Glenn Woolard" <glenn_woolard-at-ncsu.edu>
Subject: Wells and Septic Systems Workshop for Real Estate Professionals -- NCREC credits -- Wednesday -- February 21 -- Pittsboro
Wells and Septic Systems Workshop for Real Estate Professionals
--- Wednesday --- February 21, 2007 --- 1:00 to 5:00 pm --- Pittsboro
By Glenn Woolard, County Extension Director
A wells and septic systems workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 21,
from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will be held in the auditorium at the
Chatham County Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. All realtors are urged to
attend. The workshop has been approved by the North Carolina Real Estate
Commission for four hours of continuing education credits. Participants must
stay for the entire workshop, complete the roster sheet and a post
evaluation to receive the credits.
The workshop is being conducted jointly by the Chatham County Public Health
Department and the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service.
The presenters will be David Lindbo with the Department of Soil Science at
North Carolina State University, and Anne Lowry and Kim Warren with the
Environmental Health Program at the Chatham County Public Health Department.
The registration fee of $20.00 can be paid at the door. Please call
542-8202 to pre-register. Make checks payable to Chatham County Cooperative
Extension. Mail to Cooperative Extension, PO Box 279, Pittsboro, NC
27312-0279. . The registration covers advertising, refreshments, snacks,
and workshop materials.
For more details call Glenn Woolard, County Extension Director, at 542-8202
or Anne Lowry, Environmental Health Program Specialist, at 542-8208 or go to
our web site at http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/ .
Cooperative Extension employment and program opportunities are offered to
all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or
disability.
Glenn E. Woolard
County Extension Director
NC State University
NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham Co. Center
email: glenn_woolard-at-ncsu.edu
PO Box 279
Pittsboro, NC 27312
tel: 919-542-8202; fax: 919-542-8246
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ <BLOCKED::http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/>
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:33:40 -0500
From: "Mark Stinson" <stinmar1-at-connectnc.net>
Subject: power me up !
Hi Everyone
I haven't been posting much due to either illness or kids . I have started back on making the house more energy efficient and my truck . The shop truck made it to a sustained mileage of 22.4 from 13 . I feel I got all I could from a 35 year old 4000 truck with 250,000 miles on the engine . I decided to start with a much fresher engine and a bigger challenge . Its the same 4000 lb truck but with a larger engine now . The old 350 cubic inch engine was very tired and now I have a 396 cubic inch engine with 400 plus horsepower to play with . It stands at 8 mpg so far without any modifications . I am going to apply the same ideas to this engine as I did the old engine to see what we get . I had to go backwards with economy first to a nearly stock engine to see if things work on a bigger engine with more power .
The second thing I am tinkering on are ways to heat and cool my home with a minimum of electricity . I have a small working model of a new ,, umm ,, way to heat the house and cool it . I have most of the components for a larger version but I need a few things I cant get my hands on . I need a small metal lathe ( 36in to 4 ft ) and a small multipurpose machine to manufacture the parts I need to build the larger version . I have a list of things I have incorporated in the house to cut my electric bill and energy usage without sacrificing comfort and livability . If anyone is interested in getting more for their energy dollar and would be willing to help me locate the two tools I need to build a bigger version of what I know works . I would be willing to build two units . I believe it will be a neat way to keep home feeling like home whether its 90 or 30 outside . I don't expect free help ,, just help to get what I need to do this .
The radiant barrier I spoke of some time back has made a big difference in my homes ability to retain heat during this cold weather . I would recommend it to anyone that is in the process of a light remodel .. If you plan to replace your vinyl or siding this needs to be installed under it . I have found that the halogena electric lights and the ( twister ) type florescent bulbs put out as much light as conventional bulbs with a tremendous savings in electricity . The last thing I discovered is with a new lean too type top over my heat pump helps it works more efficiently . The worst month last year during cold weather ate $400 for my house electric . This billing period is actually colder than that time last year and it looks to be over a $100 cheaper so far . I am interested in anyone else's energy saving ideas so drop me a line :) Goodnite Mark :)
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:53:08 -0500
From: "Newt and Karen Heilman" <newtandkaren-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: Attention Perry Harrison School families
You're invited to attend Math and Science Family Night at Perry Harrison
School, a PTSA sponsored event for PHS families. There will be many fun and
educational hands-on activities for students and parents. There will
displays from local companies relating to science. Food and drink will be
for sale and prizes will be awarded. All students must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. Come out and join us on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 PM.
Karen Heilman
PHS PTSA President
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:57:18 -0500
From: Robin Kalish <robin.kalish-at-ncmail.net>
Subject: litter laws
I've copied this Littering Law from the NC statutes: G.S. 14-399 Did
Intentionally or Recklessly or Cause to Be
[(Blown)(Throw)(Scatter)(Spill)(Place)(Dispose Of)] Litter upon
[(Public Property) (Private Property)] Not Owned by Him. If it is less
than 15 lbs. it's a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not
less than $250.00. There are also court costs of $110.00. So your
typical littering ticket will cost you $360.00. As a park ranger who
spends all day cleaning up trash and litter, either on the roadsides or
shorelines, believe me there's nothing sweeter than catching someone
littering!
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:19:10 -0500
From: "Brenda Denzler" <denzler-at-hughes.net>
Subject: Help us find stray cat?
Folks,
My office recently gave a feral cat that we had gradually tamed over the
last year to a group home north of Pittsboro. We felt that a stable,
permanent home for this cat who so desperately wanted to be a lap cat would
be in her best interests. But transferring her from our office to the new
home was very traumatic, and on Thursday night she made an escape.
We are all just heartsick. She was not 100% tame (only about 85%), and she
was traumatized by the move, and we're sure she's running scared.
If anyone sees a black cat with just a tiny, tiny bit of white on her chest
and with the tip of her left ear slit lengthwise about 1/4", please let us
know. I don't think most people will be able to get near her, but those of
us who she knows might have some luck, if we just knew where to look.
Thanks in advance for being on the look-out for us.
Brenda
542-2585 (home)
966-8183 (office)
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:03:26 -0500
From: "Lisa M. Dahlquist" <lisa-at-reclosingagent.com>
Subject: RE: Vet's that help the community
Subject: Vet's that help the community
Which vet in Cary helps with the spay/neuter of strays? We now have 17
cats, only 3 of them are really ours. The rest were either left behind,
feral, or cats that have been dropped off. I'd love to get them spayed and
neutered so that I'm not overrun with cats in another couple years.
Lisa
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:54:56 -0500
From: <ima_tarheel-at-msn.com>
Subject: water filtration system
I have called several local water purification companies (for the system at
my well), but none of them will service my system because I did not buy it
from them; are three any other local companies out there that will help me
out (the company i bought mine from went out of business)? There are three
componenets; two tall cylindrical tanks and a water (salt pellets) softener.
Thanks,
Damian C. Munn
Munn Medical Recruiting, Inc.
(H) 542-2716
(W) 545-9494
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:50:05 -0500
From: "Sally Kost" <tskost-at-bellsouth.net>
Subject: Cary/Chatham Joint Meeting Feb 20
The next step in the joint planning process for eastern Chatham is a meeting
of the Cary Town Council and the Chatham Board of Commissioners. This
public meeting is Tuesday, February 20th at 7:00 pm at North Chatham School.
Sally Kost
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:59:58 -0500
From: "Chris Boyce" <cboyce2nc-at-nc.rr.com>
Subject: throwing trash out their windows
Steve Canderlori wrote Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:52:47 -0500:
"Surveillance (confirmed by spell-check) cameras are not terribly expensive
to purchase. A thief was apprehended on my property with the help of one.
Reviewing all the footage and using the evidence to convict might have to be
a full time job for someone....and their lawyer. If one can manipulate the
legal system for other traffic violations, why would a littering ticket be
any different?
Although I don't have my own trash story to tell on the Chatlist it still
bothers me that some folks think the world is their trashcan and ashtray.
Those attitudes need to change. For that I don't know what to offer up other
than a show of folks picking up the litter.
What could help out is if the choices of community service would exclude all
but roadside clean-up. Why can't prisoners be used for this purpose? My post
offering to employ people to pick up litter produced only one response. The
offer still stands anyway".
As much as I dislike surveillance of citizens, this might discourage people
from throwing trash out their windows.
Something should also be done along parts of Jordan Lake where the littering
is really out of control. There you have people who walk away leaving their
trash behind after they are done fishing. What would actually work better
there than stationary cameras would be a full time monitor to observe and
record the littering.
Chris Boyce
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:51:20 -0500
From: "Samantha Giuggio" <sgiuggio-at-charter.net>
Subject: Looking for a place to worship.
Hi,
I had great response to my email about info on the schools in Chatham County so I thought maybe you could help me with a church. My family and I are Catholic and I have not had any luck finding the location of a Church in Pittsboro or in Chatham County. I would also consider I think an assembly of God. Please let me know where I can find a Catholic Church.
Samantha
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:02:57 -0500
From: "Leslie Ann Yell" <campyell-at-gmail.com>
Subject: PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for Pittsboro Baptist Preschool is open to the general public
beginning Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at which time we will have a lottery.
The registration will be at Pittsboro Baptist Church. After that date,
enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our mission is to support
the home and extend the ministry of the church by providing age-appropriate
biblically based education to nurture the development of children
cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We offer
classes for children aged 1 to 4, and classes meet from 9 am to 12 noon for
2, 3 or 4 days per week depending on the class. For more information, please
call Jennifer or Leslie Ann at 545-9268. Thank you.
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:18:40 -0500
From: "darien Russell" <darienrussell-at-earthlink.net>
Subject: Faqmily Law Workshop Post
Family Law Workshop Feb. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m to be held in Pittsboro. The workshop will cover the basic laws in NC regarding child custody and child support and will be conducted by attorney Melissa Averett. The workshop is free of charge and open to the public. Please call Darien Russell 542-5445 ext. 324 for more details and to register.
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:01:51 -0500
From: Dwain Ritchie <dwain_ritchie-at-mindspring.com>
Subject: Four Wheeler Noise
I live about 7 miles west of Pittsboro just off Hwy. 64. The quality
of life out here has been great until this last year. My neighbors
have young sons who they've given 4 wheelers and the weekends have
become very noisy. I have complained and even called the Chatham
Sheriffs department to see if anything could be done. The deputy I
talked to said he knew the people who are my neighbors and would talk
to them. I had spent 3 days listening to the roaring engines. After
the call the neighbors have taken off the mufflers and added straight
pipes and this has amplified the noise. And now they make a point to
ride down the Hwy right-of-way to my driveway which is very loud. I
can't turn up the tv loud enough to drown it out.
Does anyone know if there is a way legally to deal with this noise
nuisance? It's like living next to a dragstrip every
weekend. Obviously, if they stay on their property I don't think
much can be done. They don't care if they bother the
neighbors. They've even built ramps you can see from the road that
they use for jumping.
Dwain Ritchie
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:25:51 EST
From: Edwms8-at-aol.com
Subject: Doctors
I have been going to Community Family Medicine on Old Graham Road in
Pittsboro for many years and have been very satisfied with the doctors, especially
Dr. Tyler, my primary care physician, and also with the nurses and office
staff, who are all very competent and attentive.
Ed Williams
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 9:10:04 -0500
From: <meg_miller-at-bellsouth.net>
Subject: Northwoods overcrowding
This is from the latest Teacher Advisory Comm. minutes. This committee is made up of the teacher's
of the year from the county schools.
Question/Comment #18A: Skip Tibault reported that Northwood teachers who teach classes
with End of Course (EOC) exams have expressed concerns regarding the large class sizes of
EOC classes at Northwood. He said that large numbers in a classroom disrupt small group
activities and place additional pressure on teachers and students to perform well on EOC
exams. He asked Dr. Hart if anything could be done to limit class size.
When the teachers of your core subject classes are raising the flag about class sizes...there is a
problem.
I urge anyone with a child of high school age, or really any concerned citizen to enter the discussion
concerning the location/timing of the proposed NE High School. Northwood is at 1000 students (250
OVER capacity). By time the new high school is projected to open...it could potentially have 1500
students, over twice the limit.
There is room at Chatham Central and the BOE should be urged to REDISTRICT to give Northwood
some room and buy some time. We also need the high school to become PRIORITY number 1.
PLEASE get involved in this. The question now is weather the land on Jack Bennett is where the
high school should be. Over the years of owning that land the BOE failed to have soil test and
feasibility studies done, so the answer to that question is still up in the air.
I send these posts out periodically because I don't feel folks truly understand the gravity of the
situation. The teachers are dealing with it daily, in classes of 32 and 33 in such subjects as
Chemistry and Spanish. Please email the superintendent/school board and ask them to:
A) Move the construction of the high school to the front burner AHEAD of the BRIAR CHAPEL middle
school.
B) REDISTRICT to send students (not necessaily Northwood students) to fill up Chatham Central.
This could easily be done by shifting Jordan Matthews students to Central and some western most
Northwood students to JM. Popular? No. But with Central sitting with all that space and classes
of 17-18...it is the prudent move. Both JM and Central score higher on EOC testing across the
board than Northwood, so the move shoudn't be seen as something "negative".
In the meantime, please support Northwood and it's teaching staff.
Meg
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:48:37 -0500
From: "Andrea" <ajtstark-at-nc.rr.com>
Subject: Library Book Club March 5
"The Reluctant Tuscan" Book Discussion for March 5
The Pittsboro Memorial Library book club's March selection is "The Reluctant
Tuscan: How I Discovered My Inner Italian," by Phil Doran. Described by
Publishers Weekly as an amusing memoir about relocating from Los Angeles to
the tiny Tuscan town of Cambione, Doran's brutally funny accounts of tangles
with everyone (the mayor, the police, an inefficient landlord and Doran's
long-suffering wife) are enough to keep readers hooked until the last page.
Join the discussion on Monday, March 5, at 7:00 PM in the Reeves Gallery at
the library,158 West St, Pittsboro (542-3524).
New members and one-time visitors are welcome. For more information, contact
Jennifer Gillis at the library or visit
<http://www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org/> www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:50:11 -0800 (PST)
From: lorie barker <loriebarker-at-yahoo.com>
Subject: New Salem Baptist Church
We would like to invite everyone out to our National Day of Prayer at New Salem Baptist Church Feb. 20Th from 9am-9pm. Please come out and spend time with God and enjoy a chance to just pray for the needs of your family, spouse and children etc...
Have a Blessed Day....
New Salem Baptist Church
Old Graham Rd
Pittsboro NC 27312
Pastor Chris Gambos
We are also looking for roofing volunteers to help replace the churches roof Feb 24 th & 25 th we will meet at 8:00 am both dates -at- the church if anyone would like to help with God's house ...
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