Chatham Chatlist Highlights

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: Wed, 20 May 2009 17:05:05 +0000
From: Neville Handel
Subject: Carolina Brewery Farmer’s Market, Saturdays 8 am -noon

Hello Fellow Chathamites,

I am pleased to let you know that the Carolina Brewery is hosting a farmer’s market on Saturday mornings from 8 am till noon, May through October.  Our vendors are selling locally raised vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, flowers, plants, and other items.  Come by and support the local economy and meet your neighbors while you provide yourself with fresh and healthy food grown here in the community!

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Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 13:47:03 -0400
From: Claire Kane
Subject: phony posting

Unfortunately, I need to weigh in and disagree that we are all sophisticated enough to tease truth from fiction when an undeclared hoax post makes the listand it is NOT April Fools Day.

Many people choose to skim the chatlist most of the time rather than skip it. I do miss some days – but most get a quick look.

I my case, “skim” means that I may not read closely enough to catch subtleties and I don’t read every post. So I especially appreciate topic lines that clearly describe the message contents.

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Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 09:57:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rod and Nancy Dail
Subject: Opposition to Liquor By The Drink

In response to “Mr.” Voller’s not-so-subtle attack on the opposition to bringing Liquor by the drink to Chatham County, shame on you! It is within our rights as citizens of the United States of America to free speech, at least the last time I read the Constitution it was. Just as the “vote yes” group has been able to put their signs up, conduct their support marches, and spread blatant untruths concerning the “generation of revenue”. What I believe is appalling, is the fact that the “yes” group is so threatened by the “no” group that they have actually stooped so low as to steal the “no” signs. Please, children, let’s get out of the sandbox and act like adults for once.

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Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:41:29 -0400
From: julia kennedy
Subject: Re: Non-existant Gentlemens Club

Re: Non-existant Gentlemens Club

Although deserving points for creative writing, the author of this “Press Release” is obviously using a ridiculous idea to lend credence to the No LBD movement by tapping into public fears on MANY different levels.

Only the truly gullible will be fooled by this transparent attempt to turn the vote by using this bizarre  platform. Does anyone else remember “Weapons of Mass Destruction”?

Julia Kennedy

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Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:15:38 -0400
From: Elizabeth K
Subject: Gentlemen’s club

Anna Lyst: The press release you quote sounds almost like a put-on. But, even if it isn¹t and liquor by the drink is passed, this does not automatically mean that The Club will come to Chatham County.

It¹s not up to Silvio Dante and his investors whether The Club comes to Chatham. The NC ABC board conducts background checks of owners and managers of liquor-serving establishments, and zoning, land-use controls, design standards, and CITIZENS all have input.

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Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:11:09 -0400
From: CrYpTiK
Subject: Anti-Capitalist Chatham Residents Shoot Selves In Collective Feet

Mixed beverage/liquor by the drink/”LBD” or whatever other name you call it…no one’s making you drink ‘em.  The topic has been hashed out numerous times on the Chatlist as well as the Chatham message board numerous times and the primary arguments being made against it have been refuted by many common sense counterpoints from many local residents
that no one has yet managed to successfully dispute, such as how drinking five minutes from home versus fifty endangers less people and how current laws don’t prevent me or you from making mixed drinks during get-togethers at our homes and getting plastered locally anyway.

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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:24:19 -0400
From: The City Tap
Subject: Music Season starts at The City Tap!

Spring is really here! Our Music Season begins THIS WEEKEND!! Please join us for the following great music this month:

Friday, April 3: Kudzu Rangers w/The Bad Mothers (Show starts at 7pm)

The Bad Mothers entertain with rock and Americana, followed by the acoustic/electric sounds of the Kudzu Rangers.

Saturday, April 4: Tommy Edwards, Snuffy Smith & John Worthington

Great bluegrass by local legends. Be there.

Sunday, April 5: Phil Blank, 3-5pm

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Date: Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:37:49 -0400
From: Scotty Young
Subject: traffic circle danger

I’m very glad this issue is coming to notice on the Chatlist. I have often thought i wanted to speak about it and now is my chance……….

The place i feel the most afraid is in front of the General Store Cafe. I often think as cars, sometimes delivery trucks and even and occasional 18 wheeler comes sling shotting out of the circle on to West ST (heading West) that i am *amazed* that someone has not been seriously hurt or killed as a result. I have seen trucks going what seems to me to be 35 or 40 mph around that corner .

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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:06:38 -0500
From: Gary Simpson
Subject: Burrito Bash on March 3 Supports Sierra Club and CCEC

Pittsboro’s General Store Café hosts the monthly Burrito Bash this Tuesday evening, March 3,  from 6-9 p.m.  This Pittsboro tradition supports non-profits by offering an evening of food and entertainment to community minded folk.  The Sierra Club (Orange & Chatham Group) and Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities (CCEC) have teamed up to present a special fun-filled event.

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