Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:54:49 -0400
From: Sam Groce
Subject: RE:  goats

In the last 15 years the number of goats in Chatham County has increased tremendously.  Today I estimate that there are around 5,000 goats being raised in Chatham County.  The demand for Chevon or Cabrito (goat meat) has increased significantly also creating the demand for goat production.  Goats, like cattle, are divided into 2 use categories.  Dairy goats are mainly for milking and have a high milk production.  The milk is used for making cheese and soaps.  Meat Goats are the ones used for meat production.  Many of the meat goats that we see today in Chatham County have a Boer influence.  The Boer was first introduced from South Africa and found its way into the United States from Texas, where it was first introduced.

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Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:10:55 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics

1.      Huge parties at fairgrounds in Pittsboro…  (Read 2037 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7731.0.html

2.      What is your favorite thing about Chatham county?  (Read 1172 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7619.0.html

3.      June 2008 Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter  (Read 818 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7693.0.html

4.      dance studios around pittsboro  (Read 781 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7418.0.html

5.      Chatham County Under Severe Thunder Storm Watch Until 8:pm  (Read 725 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,7695.0.html

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Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:37:27 -0400
From: Marissa Jelks
Subject: August 23rd Animal Control Rabies Vaccination Clinic

From the desk of John Sauls, Animal Control Manager:

Chatham County Animal Control is sponsoring a five dollar per animal Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, August 23, from 9 AM until Noon, at the Animal Shelter just off US 64, five miles west of Pittsboro. Look for the big green highway sign.

Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers or boxes, or in a well ventilated vehicle. Dr. Houser can vaccinate them in the vehicle.

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Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:26:28 -0400
From: Beverly
Subject: August 23 Haw River paddle?

I saw a chatlist about a paddle on the Haw River on August 23 but have since misplaced the information. I’d like more information. Does anyone have the contact info?

Many thanks,
Beverly

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Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:41:24 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: Chatham 2008 tax bills in the mail

Chatham County residents can expect to receive their 2008 county tax bills within the next couple of weeks. “They will be mailed on August 4th,” said Chatham County Tax Administrator Tina Stone.

The current tax rate is 65.3 cents per $100 valuation, an increase of 3.6 cents from last year. However, it is 1.9 cents lower than the proposed budget had provided. About 58% of the tax increase will be used for school needs and to create a capital reserve fund for park facilities, while the rest will be used for general county programs and personnel.

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