Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:37:57 -0400
From: jan
Subject: RE:  Flowering Tree Identification

I just wanted to thank all who responded to my request for a plant identification.  It appears to be some kind of wild azalea even though it’s more of a small tree rather than bush form.

Here are a couple of links that show what I saw except for the form of the plant.  It may look more tree-like because of it’s position in the woods though or it may be a slightly different variety.  The flowers and leaves look pretty much identical to the ones shown on the links below though.

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:58 -0400
From: Jim and Beverly Wiggins
Subject: Free Walking Tour and Open House–Historic Pittsboro–May 3

The Chatham County Historical Association is hosting a free

Walking Tour and Open House of Historical Places in Pittsboro

Sunday, May 3rd

1:00 -4:00 pm

Docents will be available at most sites to discuss the history of the place and to answer questions.

Have you ever wondered what Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church or the Pittsboro Masonic Lodge look like on the inside?

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:56:25 -0400
From: Craig
Subject: Why are school board members Russell and O’Brien endorsing LBD?

Why are school board members Kathie Russell and Flint O’Brien publicly endorsing “Liquor by the Drink”?

The other BOE members – David Hamm, Deb McManus and Gerald Totten – are NOT publicaly saying you should vote for Liquor by the drink.

Why are these two Chatham County school board members, Russell and O’Brien, even involved in this discussion? How does the ability to buy booze by the shot affect our children’s education and welfare?

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:34:10 -0400
From: CCUCC – Cindy Poindexter
Subject: Chatham Community Events Calendar

The Leadership Chatham Class of 2009, a program of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the online Chatham Community Events Calendar.

The calendar is a group project that Leadership Chatham participants have been working on for the past several months.  The calendar will serve as a central repository for community events being held in Chatham County.  You will be able to access the calendar through the Chatham Chamber of Commerce website at www.ccucc.net.  We plan to go live with the calendar by the second week in May 2009.

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:21:39 -0400
From: Ted Bonus
Subject: Cramer and vets

Please, enough of this silliness. Maybe Cramer can rediscover Bunky and give us some quiet. After all, Cramer caused nothing it was those evil veterinarians, or so I read in his posts. Enough, I cry enough.

Ted Bonus
919-542-4617
FAX: 919-545-2803

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49:30 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: Elaine Nichols
Subject: Carpenter Bees

Does anyone have any ideas on how to discourage Carpenter Bees?

I don’t want to kill them but do want them to leave my front steps alone.  I heard there is a Carpenter Bee “house” that can be made.  Does anyone know how, who, or if they will even use it?  They are very beautiful and I am sure they have a use but I wish they were not at my house.  They seem to be a problem all over the Chatham County area this year.

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49:07 -0400
From: Richard Silc
Subject: More coyotes please

Nothing better for the health and welfare of Chatham County than fewer deer.

May the coyotes feed and feed some more.

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:21:43 -0400
From: nabooko
Subject: Vets and Rabies shots

I for one was not influenced by Elliot Cramer’s stories about Pittsboro Animal Hospital.  I have my own stories.

I once had 14 cats registered at Hillcreek. I had spent thousands of dollars there. Seemingly, with each month, they became more complicated, more money oriented. I finally just couln’t take it any more. It was just too stressful going there.

As far as the compassion part from Pittsboro Animal Hospital – I have yet to see it..

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:54:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kerry Straughn
Subject: Death Swamp?

I would put my money on it being beaver, not someone trying to kill us all by building a swamp. We live approximately one to one half mile from this “swamp” on the south side, and can assure you there are several beaver ponds between us and your “man made” swamp. Your best bet to contact might be Mother Nature.

Kerry

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:26:11 -0400
From: Karen Sirls
Subject: Chatham Animal Rescue and Education and Chatham County
Concerned Bikers Association’s 6th Annual Burrito Bash with Live and
Silent Auctions

Title:  6th Annual Burrito Bash with Live and Silent Auction to benefit Chatham Animal Rescue and Education and Chatham County Concerned Biker’s Association

When: Tuesday, May 12th, 2009     6:00 – 9:00 PM.  Live auction begins at 7:30 PM.  Silent auction closes at 7:15 PM

Where: The General Store Café in downtown Pittsboro (39 West Street, downtown Pittsboro)

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