Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:56:11 -0400
From: Whatzup
Subject: For many it is NOT inconvenient to live in Chatham County

Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:25:16 -0400
From: “Jeffrey Starkweather”
Subject: North Chatham parent pleads for full school funding

Karen Howard, the Democrat vice chair of the North Williams precinct wrote that “There were some compromises we all made in choosing to live in Chatham County.  Some of us are far away from family; we may miss shopping malls and neighborhood movie theatres; some of us have to drive miles to a food store or the airport and we have to put up with the occasional tornado warning….but education was NOT one of the compromises I made by living here.  Please don’t make me feel as though it was.”

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:25:53 -0400
From: “Tom Glendinning”
Subject: Pittsboro request for NPDES discharge permit into Haw River

The town of Pittsboro has requested a permit to increase its discharge into the Haw River.  At present, it has permit for 750,000 gallons per day, or .75 mgd (million gallons per day.)  Allowing for development of the plot of land east of town and its future residents, the town wishes to plan for increased wastewater discharge.  Further, increased flow would allow more industry or commerce to lower the tax burden on residents.

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:23:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jennifer Gillis
Subject: This Week at Chatham County Public Libraries

This week at Chatham County Public Libraries, don’t miss:

Story time for the very young with Miss Beth
Tuesday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro

Preschool story time with Miss Beth
Tuesday, March 29 at 10:30 at Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro

Family story time with Miss Beth
Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro

Preschool story time with Miss Beth
Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Wren Memorial Library in Siler City

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:13:26 -0400
From: New Horizons
Subject: Quilt show at New Horizons Trading Company

New Horizons Trading Company announces the opening of a quilt show that will be on display during the months of April and May.  The pieces in the show are contemporary and non-traditional quilts and wall hangings made by members of The Art Bee, part of the Durham-Orange Quilters. 

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 with light refreshments provided.  New Horizons Trading Company is located at 52 Hillsboro Street in downtown Pittsboro.  For more information call 919-542-7366

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: Trace and Patricia Swayze
Subject: We have had Humming Birds since Friday

We have had Humming Birds since Friday. They are a little early, use a little more sugar for a week or so . DO NOT use the died mixture , just sugar and water.

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:32:43 -0400
From: Daphne Hill
Subject: Hummers and Honest Garage

In response to Monday’s Chatlist: Doug’s Automotive in Pittsboro has been providing excellent, dependable service for my family’s 3 vehicles ever since he moved in to the old May’s Tire and Auto Shop. The shop is located on Hwy 15-501 S. just before the stoplight at Moncure Rd.
 
Hummers come when the first Columbine blooms appear. The blooms appeared this weekend, so the hummers should be here any time. With the expected frost tonight I hope folks will get those feeders out for the early birds! They’ll be tired and hungry after that long flight, and they return to the same feeders that gave them nectar last year.

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:22:04 -0400
From: Tom West
Subject: Some one is just not very good with numbers or the facts

Hey, Jeffrey Starkweather -

See you are having problems with your numbers and facts again.

Alamance County has 22K students and spends $2.8M on central office administration. Chatham has about 8K students and spends $4.1M on central office administration.

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:44:28 -0400
From: Gene
Subject: Video: NC Congress woman Renee Ellmers speaks in Pittsboro

Video of NC Congresswoman Renee Ellmers speaking in Pittsboro last week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3zR4-_HO-U

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:55:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: K C
Subject: Looking for coupons….

I’m looking for someone in the Pittsboro area who gets the paper but doesn’t use or already give away their coupons.  If you are this person, would you mind giving me your coupons?  I can pick them up from you.  Email me if you think you might want to do this……

Thanks so much…..

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Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:58:22 -0400
From: Forrest Greenslade
Subject: Sandhills Sculpture Exhibition

I have three pieces at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Art in the Gardens Show: sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com. There 30 sculptures on exhibition in the marvelous garden spaces. Regionally recognized artists, such as Tinka Jordy, Jim Gallucci, Jeff Hackney, and Mike Roig are featured in the show, which will continue until may 27th.

I hope that our garden and art lovers in Fearrington will visit this nice exhibition.

Regards,
Forrest

–
Open to anything — Skeptical of everything

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