Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:14:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Bill Prentice
Subject: Stealing? Or just scamming?

I was dropping off some things this weekend at the new PTA Thrift Shop in PBO, and was there before the store was open. So I went over to the drop box in the parking lot, and started unloading. There was an older woman sitting in a car near the drop box, and as I approached she said “I’ll take that.”

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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:23:25 -0400
From: Debbie Tunnell
Subject: What’s that critter in the water?

Do you live in the Haw River watershed, near the Haw River or one of its tributary creeks?  Do you want to see what’s happening in the watershed? Are you interested in becoming a River Watcher? An experienced River Watcher will train you or your group to be part of the River Watch Network.

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:43:16 -0700
From: Kim Nelson
Subject: Welcome to Pittsboro and Chatham County!!

Hi Lynn,

First, let me say “Welcome to Pittsboro!” Although I am not a native Chathamite, (I have only lived here for three years) I want to encourage you to look into joining the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. I joined the
board earlier this year and have been very impressed with the leadership and growth this Chamber has had. There are many, many programs and events designed to promote a business just like yours.

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:02:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: Abby Brewer
Subject: Bob Knight for Commissioner – November Election 2008

Bob Knight for Commissioner
Chatham County District 2

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:42:30 -0400
From: Joy Hewett
Subject: swimming

The idea of a pool in  Pittsboro which could serve Chatham county is of great interest to me. It could benefit those who need exercise–children, adults, retirees, alike–and provide a way to cool off on hot summer days.

The YMCA working with county government and maybe even the community college could be a great way to pool resources for a much needed improvement to our area. (Pardon the pun).

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:57:12 -0400
From: Anna Potter
Subject: HIV Testing: regular hours and special evening events coming up

Just a reminder that the Chatham Social Health Council will be offering *free, rapid, confidential HIV testing* at Main Street Station near the Hardee’s and Piggly Wiggly *in Pittsboro* *EVERY Monday from 9-5* starting on June 23rd. This test uses no needles, no blood, and NO PAIN: it’s an oral swab, and results come back in 20 minutes. The address of the office is 287 East Street, Suite 221, in the Chatham Counseling Center. No appointment is necessary, but you are welcome to call ahead of time and make an appointment at (919) 542-4422.

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:30:20 -0400
From: Barbara McCoy
Subject: gentlemen outside store

The gentlemen outside of the grocery store are very friendly and pleasant. They always greet me with a hello and how are you today.  They are retired and this has become their gathering place and no one around the area seems to mind. Sometimes things are not what they seem.

–
Barbara

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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Linda Bienvenue
Subject:  Isn’t beer made with the local water

“Sarah Mendel” wrote:

drink more BEER!

In response to the water contamination issue I would recommend all Chatham
County folks drink more BEER!   As an Aussie this is sound advise from
downunder!
OR
Put a water filter system on your home at the entrance point so you can be
sure your water is “cleaned” before it touches your lips!!!

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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:08:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jason Strickland
Subject: Taxation

Instead of ever increasingly raising the property taxes we land owners pay to support the rest of those who don’t have land in this county, why hasn’t any one proposed an increase in sales taxes. I would like to think that most of us would agree that a 1/4 percent increase that would be paid by everyone who purchases anything in Chatham would be more fair than imposing more hardship and burden on a select few. Just my two cents worth, yall run with it.

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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:54:47 -0400
From: Scott Priestley
Subject: McFat or McFit?

Except for one private comment, I have managed to stay out of the fray about the “oncoming doom” from the Golden Arches. However, this one was just too good to pass up

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