Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:37:35 -0500
From: Jeff Lane
Subject: Der steelin’ our jerbs!

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> Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:31:39 -0500 (EST)
> From: dismay2164
> Subject: Pittsboro’s Mobile gypsy vendors
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> There are so many parts to this problem it is a joke. First and foremost, these folks that set up on the
> curb and in parking lots ARE TAKING BUSINESS FROM PITTSBORO FIRMS. To sell in Pittsboro, a
> vendor must have a vendor’s licence obtained from the town of Pittsboro- at a cost of $25.00 per year.
> They can set up anywhere they like, provided they have WRITTEN PERMISSION  from the property
> OWNER. Those selling food (especially that prepared on the site) must be inspected and passed by the
> Chatham County Health Department.

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:11:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Tina Meeks
Subject: A response to defend our small Chatham business

Mr. Ismay,

I want to thank you for following us as closely as you have since you have a lot of information about where we are, how long we are there, what our vehicle looks like, our prices, etc. etc. but…I am not going to keep defending myself on this Chatlist as if I am doing something illegal. I know I will have folks that don’t like what we are doing and I am okay with it. The information you provided is not accurate so let me take the time to address your statements:

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:59:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Lynn Hayes
Subject: energy audit from Home Performance NC

Hi neighbors,

I hired Mark Bashista of Home Performance NC to perform an energy audit at an old mill house that I own in Durham.  He went through the house with a fine toothed comb and gave me a list of things to fix and prioritized them for me.  I made the biggest repairs and the tenants report that their utility bills have come down by almost half.

So I really recommend his service, you can reach him at 919-360-1570 or at www.homeperformancenc.com.

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From: Heather Johnson
Date: Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Subject: Support ALL local business!!

Ms Marie Miller,

This is an unfortunate message to read. We should not disparage our local business owners. Tina and Tommy Meeks are the owners of the Espresso Van. They and the other folks there are LOCALLY OWNED FAMILY businesses who pay taxes, business fees and other contributions to our community -  in no way do they intend to be temporary. All of the vendors in the Ford parking lot are our neighbors and I think it’s a beautiful thing they are doing! Turning a vacant spot into an opportunity for local business owners to thrive is a fabulous idea! Noel didn’t have to let other folks on the lot, but in the spirit of cooperation he has welcomed them to share their goods as well.

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:49:58 -0500
From: Mariah Wheeler
Subject: Thank You Pittsboro!

Dear Art Lovers from Pittsboro and Environs,

Just wanted to say a big “Thank YOU! to those of you who visited my Studio #46 and/or the Joyful Jewel during the Chatham County Studio Tour. It was so much fun talking with you about my jewelry, the processes I use to make the pieces, and the love I endeavor to share through them.  I appreciated the questions and the care with which you chose pieces to take home or to give as gifts. You came out despite the cold and rain. I was fortunate to meet you – smiling folks who appreciate things made with care and attention to the creative muse, and who are supporting the arts locally.  Pittsboro rocks!

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:49:12 -0500
From: Lynn Hicks
Subject: Stillpoint Acupuncture business listing

Heather McIver, L.Ac.
Stillpoint Acupuncture
234 E. Raleigh St.
Siler City, NC 27344
919-663-1137  or 336-382-1462

I fell in love with Chinese Medicine from my first treatment in 1993 and have been studying it ever since. In 2001, I graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO and moved to Greensboro to open my practice.  That practice is thriving and now employs 4 practitioners and sees 300-400 patients per month.  I moved to Chatham County in 2004 and quickly opened a satellite office in Siler City. I have been very impressed by the level of acceptance and loyalty I have received here.

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:44:32 -0500
From: Rob Downs

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Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:57:10 -0500
From: Jeff Lane
Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #3596

You know, sometimes people here can really disgust me.  All I’ve heard over the last couple years is “hurrr hurrr buy local buy local hurr hurr hurr” and here come’s someone who just can’t stand those pesky local businesses “stealing business” from local businesses.

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