Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:28:57 EDT
From: Esta
Subject: local beef available

For those who don’t yet know, we have gone back into the beef business. We farm approximately 200 acres on Van Thomas Road, Pittsboro… off of Castle Rock Farm Rd at one end, and the Silk Hope-Lindley Mill Rd at the other  end.

Our hay fields and grain crops are certified organic by the NC  Crop Improvement Association. Our animals are pasture raised and then grain  finished. We use as much of our own organic grain as possible, and obtain  additional grain from our neighbors. Our products are USDA inspected, and are  carried in some of our local restaurants. We also have a variety of produce  available.  You are always welcome to visit, just call ahead.

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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:51:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Angel Dennison
Subject: Senior Centers food pantries

Both Chatham County senior centers, in Pittsboro and Siler City, have food pantries, too. We make referrals to CORA and to the Western Chatham Food Pantry when appropriate, but we distribute canned and shelf stable food, frozen meals (cooked in our kitchen), fresh bread and produce donated by local grocery stores on a daily basis.

We also distribute products such as bath soap, toilet paper, adult diapers, and nutritional supplements. Donations are very much needed and are always appreciated.

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Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:44:50 -0400
From: Dan Cahoon
Subject: Small town blues

Both the delight and the curse of living in this area is the narrow choices for products and services. The delight is in the personal touch that comes with the knowledge that the people who run those businesses with which we use for convenience and necessity really care about their customers and are not in it solely for the money. The people who run the shops and other businesses in PBO and outlying towns are, after all, here for the same reason. We all moved here or stayed here instead of the big towns with all the amenities and choices.

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Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:36:40 -0400
From: Tamera
Subject: spiritual circle

Greetings!

Have you ever struggled with forgiving someone? Are you curious to see what God has taught us through His Messengers about forgiveness? There are beautiful Writings from all Faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and the Baha’i Faith, that address Forgiveness and will be shared on Wednesday July 16th at 7pm.  So please join us for an evening of spiritual conversation and fellowship.

Please contact Nahal at vivaspain-at-hotmail.com for more details and directions.

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Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:16:35 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: July 14th Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda

July 14th Board of Education meeting agenda

Central Office Conference Room – open session begins at 7:30 p.m.

I.   Call to Order   Chairwoman Russell

II.   Closed Session
A.   Attorney/Client Discussion:  143-318.11(a)(3)
B.   Personnel:  143-318-11(a)(6)
C.   Approval of June 19, 2008 Closed Minutes   Board Members

III.   Pledge of Allegiance   Board Members

IV.   Invocation & Welcome of Visitors   Robert L. Logan

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Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:15:19 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics

Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics

1.      Emergency Room  (Read 2258 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7387.0.html

2.      Two Bicyclist Gets Hit By Car on Chicken Bridge Road Today  (Read 1686 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7374.0.html

3.      What’s up with Pittsboro Place?  (Read 1640 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7343.0.html

4.      You Know You’re From Chatham County When..  (Read 1319 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7390.0.html

5.      Which Chatham Downs Starbucks will close?  (Read 769 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7389.0.html

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Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:51:11 -0400
From: Liz Reece
Subject: Cell coverage?

We have AT&T for our cell coverage and live in a “dead” zone off of Mann’s Chapel, I heard a rumor they may put a cell tower on top of the new water tower on Mann’s Chapel, anybody know if that’s true or if I can find out? Would hate to get new service but its the pits being so close to town and getting zero coverage in this texting day and age!

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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:36:25 -0400
From: Rocco Richard
Subject: Adult Kickball

Adult Kickball
Fall 2008
Registration: August 4th-September 11th
Ages: Adults 21 and over
Format: CO-ED 12-16 players/roster
Cost: $250 per team
Location: Earl Thompson Park in Bynum

Season: Late September-Early November

Days: Tuesday and/or Thursday

This league is non-competitive.  Each participant will receive a kickball shirt (Jerseys are the responsibility of the team)

Team registration.  IF you cannot find a team please contact the parks office and we will place you on a team if available.

End of season awards.

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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:25:08 -0400
From: NC Arts Incubator
Subject: 3RD FRIDAY ARTWALK IN SILER CITY

The NC Arts Incubator is pleased to announce that the 3RD Friday ArtWalk on July 18 will sponsor two patriotic themed events in their public space at 223 North Chatham Avenue. The featured artist will be Douglas Rowe of Aberdeen whose specialty is aviation and military painting. “Paint for Freedom” is a community participation program where anyone can paint a wooden postcard of encouragement that will be presented to veterans or military personnel.  The cost of the postcard is $7.50 and painting sessions will be held in the Arts Incubator Workshop Room from 1-4pm and 6-9pm. In addition, visit with artist Wole Ajala for a demonstration of Scroll Saw Art and a hands-on family activity.

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Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:29:20 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: Chatham’s Enhance GIS Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:   July 10, 2008
Contact : Jeremy Poss, 919-545-8469

Chatham County Enhances Online GIS Mapping & Information

Chatham County residents should find it easier and faster to access even more maps and information using the county’s new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) website.  The GIS online address remains the same (www.chathamgis.com) and it also is a button link under the rotating photos at: www.chathamnc.org.

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