Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:07:20 -0400
From: Jim and Beverly Wiggins
Subject: Apples! Lecture, Cooking Contest, Art Contest
The Chatham County Historical Association invites you to come learn about the history of apples in the South and in Chatham County, enter our apple recipe competition, and have the kids enter our apple art contest.
Free Lecture: Apples – Chatham County and Beyond
Sponsored by the Chatham County Historical Association
Creighton Lee Calhoun, Jr.
Apple Historian – Pomologist – Orchardist
The Council on Aging is planning to offer an additional Mah Jongg group at the Senior Center in Pittsboro on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. We currently have a group that meets in Pittsboro on Thursdays at 1:00 pm and a group that meets in Siler City on Fridays at 10:00 am.
If you are interested in learning to play, please contact Lindsay at 542-4512.
Angel Dennison
Executive Director
Chatham County Council on Aging
(919)542-4512
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:42:08 -0400
From: Epic Center
Subject: 200th Homecoming with Bishop Al Gwin speaking 11:00 AM August 3rd Meroney UMC
Meroney United Methodist Church will celebrate their 200th Homecoming with North Carolina Conference Bishop Al Gwinn speaking on August 3rd. 11:00 AM
Come and celebrate 200 years of Light, Love, and Service in action with us. We welcome past, current and future friends, family, in our community with an open Heart.
A gathering of family, friends, and community will follow the service on the grounds and the hall.
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:47:10 -0400
From: Jan Hutton
Subject: local robberies
In response to the post about local robberies, a home in the Chatham subdivision (off Mann’s Chapel and Dollar Rd, near Twin Lakes Golf Course) was robbed last Sunday.
On our very active neighborhood listserv, a neighbor posted this description of a van that appeared to be casing houses on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:47:17 EDT
From: B Prentice
Subject: Car buying
Something very few people know about me is that I once worked at a car dealership. Not as a salesman, mind you, but in the parts department. But I got to see plenty of salesmen in action during my short stint there (and I’m not being politically incorrect… in the 70′s, the sales staff was all male).
Pam, PBO chevrolet told me (after considerable asking) that their Prius’ were 22,000. Sounds like the toyota place has a good deal. Hope you get one. They sure are quiet.
I bought a suzuki at PBO ford. It is a good car but I had to go through the same bunk there as well. I just liked the car so much and didn’t want to look anymore (I hate shopping).
Good luck with your search. Stick with the ones who are honest from the beginning.
I have read some of the auto repair nightmares and wanted to give a huge endorsement to Siler City Radiator. Jimmy at SCR is awesome.
If he thinks something is wrong with your vehicle and you disagree, I have heard him say “If that isn’t what is wrong with it, I won’t charge you for it” and 9 out of 10 times he is correct but always easy to work with, great work at reasonable prices.
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:05 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: Construction Forces Partial Closure of CCCC Fitness Trail in Pittsboro
Construction Forces Partial Closure of Community College Trail in Pittsboro
PITTSBORO-Construction of the new Chatham Community Library on the Pittsboro campus of Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) means that the northern section of its fitness trail will be temporarily closed, effective Monday, Sept. 22. The northern part of the trail will be closed until construction is completed in the early fall of 2009.
Kristin Elsenbeck did a great summary of pruning crepe myrtles, and there’s no need to repeat that. I just want to add that there are literally hundreds of varieties of crepes in a bewildering array of sizes, colors, shapes, sizes, disease resistance, and did I say sizes? A “crape myrtle” at maturity may be 3 feet tall or 30 feet tall, depending on the variety. Apparently there are a lot of 30 foot varieties that people wish were 5 feet. As Kristin pointed out, this type of pruning creates weak points and long lanky stems that break off readily.
I trimmed mine back to the bone every year as they are trained to remain small and hedge like along the house. They flourish and grow all the time. It does not kill the trees. Sometimes city water line work effects city trees and cannot be helped.It is not the end of the world! […]
Quote from: GoneFishin on Yesterday at 10:44:57 PMI know why they cut them back this late. They cut them back late so that they can save money and only trim once a year. The hollies will be fine, they flush twice a year. This is not a rumor this is from the actual source. ... […]
It is sort of ironic that some of these treehuggers are apparently ignorant about trees. Ya know, if you love them so much, how about pick up a book about them sometime and reading it? One that isn't just poetry. […]
I know why they cut them back this late. They cut them back late so that they can save money and only trim once a year. The hollies will be fine, they flush twice a year. This is not a rumor this is from the actual source. […]
'Municipalities' are the worst for seeking out the 'best' selection for their situation at hand. Too often it is low bid that 'wins'. Then taxpayers pay for 'Pete and repeat', I call it. […]
The Chatham County Historical Association invites you to come learn about the history of apples in the South and in Chatham County, enter our apple recipe competition, and have the kids enter our apple art contest.
The Council on Aging is planning to offer an additional Mah Jongg group at the Senior Center in Pittsboro on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. We currently have a group that meets in Pittsboro on Thursdays at 1:00 pm and a group that meets in Siler City on Fridays at 10:00 am.
Meroney United Methodist Church will celebrate their 200th Homecoming with North Carolina Conference Bishop Al Gwinn speaking on August 3rd. 11:00 AM
In response to the post about local robberies, a home in the Chatham subdivision (off Mann’s Chapel and Dollar Rd, near Twin Lakes Golf Course) was robbed last Sunday.
Something very few people know about me is that I once worked at a car dealership. Not as a salesman, mind you, but in the parts department. But I got to see plenty of salesmen in action during my short stint there (and I’m not being politically incorrect… in the 70′s, the sales staff was all male).
I have read some of the auto repair nightmares and wanted to give a huge endorsement to Siler City Radiator. Jimmy at SCR is awesome.
Kristin Elsenbeck did a great summary of pruning crepe myrtles, and there’s no need to repeat that. I just want to add that there are literally hundreds of varieties of crepes in a bewildering array of sizes, colors, shapes, sizes, disease resistance, and did I say sizes? A “crape myrtle” at maturity may be 3 feet tall or 30 feet tall, depending on the variety. Apparently there are a lot of 30 foot varieties that people wish were 5 feet. As Kristin pointed out, this type of pruning creates weak points and long lanky stems that break off readily.
