Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:18:36 -0500
From: Siglinda Scarpa
Subject: Goathouse Refuge

Hello friends,

I am writing to ask for your help: We need dedicated volunteers that can be here at least once x week to help us taking care of the cats. People keep abbandoning their animals.

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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:39:20 -0500
From: pam smith
Subject: Beggars and Choosers is closing

Beggars and Choosers is closing after Christmas. We will be open Mon. Dec. 21 thru Thur. Dec. 24. The store was robbed the day of the street fair. We were hit hard and it has taken the joy out of working and I need to take a break to get my groove back.

We have had a great 32 years serving this community and I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported me, my family. and Beggars and Choosers. Please continue to support the local business’s and resturants in town. They need your support in order to continue serving you.

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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:33:33 -0500
From: leela ellis
Subject: Ford Lot Scoundrels

Hi ….. I too went to the Ford Lot to “correct” the scoundrels by showing my support for the situation.  I was hoping to drink some coffee and eat a hot dog (I don’t normally eat hot dogs, but I was going to get a hot dog just to represent) …. but darn!  Everyone had left by 3:30!  I guess I’ll have to get there earlier!
Leela

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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:08:21 +0000 (GMT)
From: judy
Subject: Christmas gifts

Yesterday I was at Mina Bean’a in Siler  City getting some delicious hot chocolate, and The Global Heart has their shop set up there – all fair Trade merchandise.

Everything is beautiful and useful, and at incredible prices!  I bought a lovely wooden bowl with bamboo inlay – I’ve seen similar bowls in Asheville, Raleigh etc for $100-$200. I paid $10. They have amazing and gorgeous things at The Global Heart – silk scarves and silk jackets, placemats, coasters, candles & holders, all sorts of bags from yoga bags to shopping bags and purses, there is stuff hanging up – kids mobiles and wind chimes..  And everything seemed to be at least half price.   So if you are looking for a different and beautiful Christmas gift, it’s well worth checking them out

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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:50:59 -0500
From: Darien Russell
Subject: Murder mystery dinner theatre

As someone whose daughter was murdered it is very offensive to me to think that anyone would use murder as a form of entertainment.

I think CORA is a great organization but I wish you had put more thought into what you decided to do as a way to raise money. It shows little thought to those of us that have had a loved one murdered. Using murder as entertainment is part of what is wrong in this country. Putting the words positive and playful with murder is ludicrous to me.

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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:07:03 -0500
From: Monnda Welch
Subject: Bus. Intro.

Thanks Gene for this opportunity to let folks know about my studio.

Hi all.  I teach jewelry making in my studio, located 3 miles from Fearrington Village, off of Bynum Ridge Rd.

Some information about the classes:

Make It Tonight, is a new series of classes.  Usually held on Fridays, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Each MIT class is self-contained with one project taught. Projects may feature a pair of earrings, pendant, ring or bracelet. Class fee includes materials. These classes are a great party idea. Come with friends, make a piece of jewelry and have fun. $40 per class.

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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:10:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Lynn Scott
Subject: Big Daddy Dog’s thanks you!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all of you who have went out of their way to stop by and grab a hot dog or just to welcome me and my husband as a new small business in Pittsboro. Mobile or not, we are still a local business and we are here to stay. My schedule is to be out at the Old Ford Dealership Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm for the lunch crowd. If I have extra hot dogs cooked and I don’t have to go to one of my son’s basketball games I will try to stay through 3:00pm or 3:30pm. Even if it’s cold (except below freezing) I will be out there.

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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:20:55 -0500
From: Mariah Wheeler
Subject: Business Intro the Joyful Jewel

Hello Chatlisters,

Enter via the water walkway (colorful sidewalk mural) to the sound of music.  You’ll soon see that The Joyful Jewel lives up to its motto of “one of a kind treasures for the discerning soul.”  We offer jewelry, art, scarves, sculpture, cards and original music cds.  The artists represented create items that take time, and require inspired
processes as well as skill. These are treasures that are rare, as by their nature, the artists’ natures, and the care given to each piece, they can’t be mass-produced.  We’re sure to have pieces to suit your taste and, surprisingly to your budget too.

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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:59:51 -0500
From: Al Cooke
Subject: holly berries

There are at least 4 species of holly, both evergreen and deciduous, that are native to Chatham County and others that do well here, especially several Chinese varieties and some hybrids.  Despite their extensive use as a foundation plant, Japanese hollies (black berries) are not outstanding selections for heavy wet soils and often are short-lived here due to root rots.  The native and underused inkberry holly is often a better choice.  All hollies are dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers occur on separate plants.  In many cases the female plant will not bear fruit unless there is a male that blooms at the same time and there are insects that visit both plants.  In some cases the female is parthenocarpic meaning it can develop seedless fruit without pollination.  And the males never bear fruits.

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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:34:46 -0500
From: MarkBeth Morton
Subject: RE:’s John’s Moped and Family of 4 (Mark Stinson’s family) Updates

Merry Christmas Chathamites!

John:     Some folks folks have asked us about John and why he is still walking………….John did not have his moped stolen again as some rumors claim.  John still has his moped………..unfortunately, John had trouble unlocking the scooter lock…rather then asking for help, John broke the “unlock” piece of equipment……..he tried to repair it himself and ended up taking the bike apart…..a few days ago we learned of this and we are now in the process of “helping” John fix his scooter and teach him how to use it for the future…………John has Christmas for his son and house full of groceries now thanks to you all…….Pray his scooter can be repaired and get him off his feet soon…..

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