Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:27:32 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: East Chatham Baseball Tryouts for 9/10 & 11/12 on Feb 28

The registration form for the 2010 East Chatham Baseball spring season is now available and can be downloaded from
http://www.eteamz.com/eastchathambaseball/
Go to the Handouts section to download the form.

*Importants Dates:*
Registration (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12): February 1, 2010 – February 15, 2010
Registration (13-15): Deadline: April 30, 2010

*Tryouts:*
7/8 Division: February 21, 2010 (2-4PM) @ Pittsboro Elementary
9/10 Division: February 28, 2010 (2-4PM) @ Pittsboro Elementary
11/12 Division: February 28, 2010 (4-6PM) @ Pittsboro Elementary
13-15 Division: May 1, 2010 (10AM) @ Horton

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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:11:00 -0500
From: Pitttsboro Parks Department
Subject: PBO Parks Blog Recent Posts

Several New Posts at the Pittsboro Parks Blog Including:

Winter Tree ID Workshop: Jan. 30 at the White Pines Preserve – offered by Grand Trees of Chatham

New Town Park Plan – Phase I: Illustrative Master Plan w/ text description of features

New Sentries at Kiwanis Park: Chatham Artist Richard Seed Donated 2 Great Sculptures

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vacancy: The Town is Seeking Applicants

Sneak Peak of the New Town Park: Photos of the Park in Progress

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:51:50 -0400
From: mary51802
Subject: Hunting issues…

We live on Eddie Perry Road off Russells Chapel and as usual when hunting season starts we have seen carcass dumps on our road. We hope getting word out will stop this as it is a residential area although wooded, and the one or two hunters who come here lease land from residents and are law abiding hunters.

This was obviously a head trophy as that was all the was missing.

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Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:48:00 -0400
From: Beth Turner
Subject: Women’s Rock Retreat Week-end at Celebrity Dairy!

Girls Rock NC has scheduled our annual (soon to be bi-annual, we hope)  Women’s Rock Retreat Weekend for October 23-25, 2009.

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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:19:50 -0400
From: Laura Lauffer
Subject: Kiwanis Park

Wow Kudos to Paul Horne and the town of Pittsboro. I often stroll around town with my Mom in her wheelchair, we strolled up to Kiwanis Park over the weekend and what a treat!

A group of parents, Chatham Partnership for Children and the Town of Pittsboro (with lots of sponsors) spearheaded the park 7 years ago. What a difference now, the natural wood elements, shade, beautiful plantings. This is now a must see stop for friends and relatives when folks come to town. A pleasure for young and old.

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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:05:29 -0400
From: Philip Vasko
Subject: Posting for the Chat List

Volunteers needed !!!

The Chatham County Jordan Lake Water Safety Committee is dedicated to:

Creating a safe environment for water related activities countywide,
continuously educating the public in areas of water and boating safety,

providing swimming lessons and water safety instructions, and placing
water safety equipment at all Jordan Lake swimming areas.

The mission is realized via collaboration with individuals, agencies,
and organizations community-wide, while maximizing volunteer

efforts with minimal operating expense.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:14:10 -0400
From: kristie0916
Subject: Volunteers needed to Coach football & for Mowing

We are in need of volunteers to coach the East Chatham Charger Youth Football teams (Ages 5 -15).? If you love the game of football and working with kids – we need your help!? Visit our website to download a coaching application and to learn more about our organization or call our Board President – Joe Atwater (919) 357-8815.

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Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:19:31 -0400
From: Amber Walsh
Subject: Good things going on here in Chatham

There’s often a lot of negative talk about our local surroundings, but today I’d like to discuss some “good things” that may get overlooked with all of the daily bickering & chatter.

I’ve had the opportunity of working with several local businesses during my time at the library. I have to say that I’m most impressed with the businesses in this community and their support for our local establishments and organizations.

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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:16:38 -0400
From: Newt and Karen Heilman
Subject: facility usage

I attended the BOE meeting last night and stated my case concerning gym usage for sports teams. The BOE was very receptive to my concerns and added a clause to the facility rental agreement. Essentially, any usage that supports the students of Chatham County Schools (such as travel basketball, rec sports, Chatham Soccer League, etc.) will be accomodated as a “special request.” When completing the rental agreement, users must note this on the form. Fees can be discounted or even waived by the superintendent if it is deemed necessary. Thanks to Kathie Russell for speaking up on my behalf and to the rest of the Board as well as Mr. Logan for addressing this issue.

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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:55:31 -0400
From: Justice Mansour
Subject: digital tv

Stephanie,

In response to Chatlist #3445 regarding digital tv conversion.  My husband made his own antenna for about $5 that he put in our attic and it is working wonderfully with our LCD HDTV and older tv with the converter box.  We cancelled our satellite service and are saving so much it was well worth purchasing a digital dtvpal dvr at http://www.dtvpal.com so we can record our shows.  The kids miss some Disney shows, but there are a ton of great shows on UNC/PBS.  I miss the food network and my husband doesn’t get his fill of HGTV, but WUNC has a lot of great things to fill the void.  We get CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, a few other channels too. Your reception will depend on how many obstructions are in the way (trees) and how low or high your house is positioned.

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