Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:51 -0400
From: Tom Glendinning
Subject: Re:  Why do we need DENR?

Mr. Kirkman’s comments on DENR and Jordan water quality are off base.

Cary and Apex receive 32 mgd (million gallons per day) of the total 63 mgd managed by the Division of Water Resources.  Orange and Wake Counties, Chatham County, Durham, Holly Springs, OWASA and Morrisvile receive the rest.  Chatham has an allotment of 10% of the total.  So Cary does not get “all the water.”

Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 08:47:50 -0400
From: “DLyerly”
Subject: Southeast Chatham Citizen’s Advisory Council Meeting

The next scheduled meeting of the SCCAC is Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 PM at the Moncure Volunteer Fire Department, located at the corner of Pea Ridge Road and Old US 1.

Randall Rigsbee, Managing Editor of the Chatham News/Record, will be the guest speaker.

The Southeast Chatham Citizen’s Advisory Council, comprised of residents and business owners primarily within Moncure, Haywood, Pea Ridge, Merry Oaks, Brickhaven and Corinth areas, was established in 2001 to provide a unified community voice directed at good planning and zoning and to present community concerns to county and state offices of oversight. We welcome and encourage participation of all residents, businesses and organizations within our community.

Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 05:35:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Chris Warfford
Subject: Pittsboro Kiwanis Club – Ham and Egg Brunch Sunday May 19

This Sunday, May 19th, the Pittsboro Kiwanis Club along with the Northwood High School Key Club will be hosting a Ham and Egg Brunch to benefit Kiwanis International’s ELIMINATE Project.

The Eliminate Project is Kiwanis International’s global campaign to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth.Â

Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 08:29:25 -0400
From: Bynum FrontPorch
Subject: Friday night at the Bynum General Store — Franklin Street  Traditional Jazz Band

Don’t miss *The Franklin Street Traditional Jazz Band* at the Bynum General Store and on May 17th. The Franklin Street Traditional Jazz Band is a relatively new, eight-member band formed by musicians from throughout the Triangle Area who share an interest in the early form of jazz, principally as it emerged in New Orleans at the beginning of the last century.  The band offers a varied program of classic acoustic jazz featuring recognizable melodies of interest to audiences of all ages.  Their music is both toe-tapping and dance-inducing, or just comfortable for listening or singing along. (www.franklinstreettraditionaljazzband.com)

Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 08:11:18 -0400
From: Jeffrey Towson
Subject: This Week @ The City Tap

Good morning Chatlisters!  Check out this weeks lineup of great live music!

*Wednesday @ 8:30 PM – Open Mic*
Open mic Wednesdays are a fun night and great way to get out and hear some of the awesome local talent here in PBO, as well as enjoy $1 off all drafts!

*Thursday @ 8:30 PM – Pete O’Dea*
Pete O’Dea brings you an acoustic mix of rock, classic hits and songs you know by heart.  Pete beats the guitar strings and sounds like percussion section all on his own with the accompaniment of a loop pedal, driving style, energy and enthusiasm to every song.

Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:21:31 -0400
From: Ben Maschal
Subject: Anonymous follow up

First, I understand Gene’s reasoning on continuing anonymous speech on the Chatlist. Protecting unpopular speech, such as that of whistle blowers, is indeed a valid concern. Further, it is his list, and I respect his right to administer it as he sees fit.

However, Cryptic, I must say, such noble protections do not apply to the sort of things we see from you. Certainly, your opinions are reasoned, and indeed backed up with facts (such as the recent smart meter post). They’re not even particularly “unpopular” opinions. But, they’re consistently set forth with snark, bile, and gratuitous nastiness. To me, this is the very definition of trolling, and I certainly understand why you wouldn’t want your customers knowing you were behind them.

Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:16:10 -0400
From: “John R Dykers
Subject: anonymity

Having written for a statewide publication under a pseudonym, I recognize the tradeoffs involved with signing our posts with our real names.

The difference seems to be that an “argument” is intended to be “won” and a discussion in intended to lead to a new synthesis. There is a different tone.

Sometimes we are so busy being opinionated we neglect to be thoughtful.

Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:43:02 -0400 (EDT)
From: deloispopp
Subject: Thanks to Gene

I have been reading the Chatlist for approximately 2 months and have found good information that I might not have known about otherwise.  It serves as a good what’s happening “daily newsletter”….

Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 21:20:56 -0400
From: “Michael Kirkman”
Subject: The  Mayor

Chatham Chatlist #4641 Mayor Voller  should definitely watch what he says but he is like a lot of NC folks who do not understand why REpubs want to pass an anti-renewable energy bill among with other wacko things (if you can’t take a drug test yourself then why require others to do it). 

It is all about free markets but if I have extra solar electricity in my house I am not allowed to sell it back to Duke Energy (even at wholesale prices). I sympathize with him but all I can do is vote.

Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 21:18:15 -0400
From: Whatzup
Subject: Randy Voller’s unfortunate rape rant makes the Huffington Post

Oh great, now Pittsboro has made the Huffington post due to the the inept rape comment of one Randy Voller of Pittsboro
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/04/randy-voller-rape_n_3215792.html