Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 10:22:11 -0400
From: Gretchen Niver
Subject: Food Lion

When I lived elsewhere Food Lion wasn’t my store of choice, but in  Pittsboro it’s my best bet.  I was thrilled when they fixed it up, and  I like that I can find more than just brand name, pre-packaged,  processed junk food.  For people who do love to cook, more selection  is a treat.  I miss the high-end, fancier stores less and less.

I always have a smile for the hard working checkout people, and  they’re quick to return it, and I’ve never had problems getting help  when I need it.

Gretchen Niver

Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 07:12:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Meg Miller
Subject: Harris Teeter

Unfortunately, I spend way too much time at the Harris Teeter….maybe $2-3000/month.  I shop there for my work 4-5 times a week (yes, I need to be better organized OR lock the kitchen at work).

Harris Teeter is 20% higher on groceries than Lowes or Food Lion.  I have a charge account at HT so that’s why I have to go there. Lowes and FL don’t offer one.

For MY shopping, I would go anywhere but Harris Teeter,  too high and give little back the community.  I havent’ been in the new Lion but they are probably upgrading to attract the folks that have the extra 20% and are going to HT.

And the Pig is the Pig.  I shopped the Pig in Charleston 45 years ago with my grandma and it hasn’t change much.  They actually smell the same.  I get a grandma memory everytimeI walk in a Pig Wig.

Bottom line is if you’re looking at your bottom line, stay out of HT (except with coupons on double/triple coupon weeks)

From one who shops for groceries way too much,

Meg

Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:31:43 -0400
From: Karen Tiede
Subject: How is Harris Teeter simpler than Food Lion?

Please help me understand how anyone can find the new Food Lion too complicated for shopping, and at the same time threaten to take her business to Harris Teeter?  Food Lion has a more gourmet products than Harris Teeter?  Food Lion’s wine selection is too much like a nightclub, and HT’s is too, only more so.  Isn’t the sale of alcohol almost by definition, somewhat nightclubish?

About the only position that is legally sex-limited is wet nurse.  Why should bringing in grocery carts be a man’s job?

For that matter, HT certainly respects my shopping dollar enough to make sure they take, on average, 30% more of it for equivalent products.

Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:24:06 -0500
From: Phyllis Thomas
Subject: In response to Karen LaRocco

In response to Karen LaRocco concerning good jobs:  If you are out of work and need a job and WalMart is the only one offering a job, then it’s a good job for you.  Income coming in, albeit not the best in the world, is better than no income.

There are those of us who are thankful for the prices that WalMart provides.

If you don’t like WalMart, shop elsewhere.  I try to support local businesses as best I can, but there are times when it is just not financially feasible for me to do so.

Phyllis

Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:13:25 -0500
From: JG
Subject: WalMart

Lots of interesting points of view here….I’ll offer another:

I shop at Wal Mart and it doesn’t change what I see when I look in the mirror.

I shop there because they have the food and products and services that I need for me and my kids….and it’s what I can afford.

I’m faced with economic uncertainty and cash-flow irregularities daily/weekly/monthly as a result of the choice I made to own my own business (which doesn’t compete with Wal Mart). And I don’t / won’t apologize for pursuing that life/career path.
I’m working towards the American Dream…and I work my a$$ off in order to achieve it.

My primary responsibility in life right now is to my kids…to see that their needs are met…usually ahead of mine.
I work my a$$ off for them to have what they need ( and some of what they want) too.

Wal mart offers me a lot more bang for my buck than any other place I know of.

I’d like to be able to afford to buy all their food at the local farmer’s markets and co-ops.
I’d like to be able to afford to buy all their clothes and school supplies and toiletries at a ‘name brand’ store.
I’d like to be able to afford to buy the oil and tires and anti-freeze etc. that keep my vehicle running, so that I can take my kids to and from school and all the related activities, from a local auto shop.
I’d like to have a shopping experience that doesn’t involve ‘traffic’, or increase the threat of adverse environmental damage to the surrounding area, or take away from some other smaller, ‘local’, somehow more deserving merchant.
I’d like to be able to ‘vote with my wallet/feet etc.’ to send a message that ‘Made In USA’ is my preference.
I’d like to be as concerned about surrounding property values as others are, but it’s hard to explain that to my kids.
I’d like to be more concerned about how the businesses I patronize allocate their revenue, but again, my kids don’t really understand that.

But what my kids do understand is gratitude for what they do have, regardless of where their clothes etc. come from. They understand that no issue in life is ever ONLY one sided.
They know that they are loved, and as a result of that *I* sleep really well at night.

When I’m trying to figure out how I can stretch my last $50 or $70 so that I can feed my kids for another week, and still have enough gas to get them to school, none of the above items really factor into my decision making process.

It’s the (economic) reality that I live with every day.

And I’m pretty sure that it’s not Sam Walton’s fault that this country, and the economy, is in the shape that it’s in.

And to offer some perspective; I recycle, I was a bicycle commuter for years, I’m not a ‘conspicuous consumer’ (of anything), I live within my means, and when I say I put my kids 1st, it’s not just words, it’s what I actually do.
I’m no fan of ‘The Man’ in any form…whether it’s Uncle Wally, or Uncle Sam, or anybody in between.

I’m glad Wal Mart is coming to N.Chatham, and my kids will be too.

Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:48:33 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Walmart Coming To Chatham County on 15-501 near Orange County line

Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil says that “plans for a new Walmart had been filed with Chatham County, right over the line, which I think would make it very convenient for people to leave Chapel Hill, shop in Chatham County and then come back and live here.”
 
Orange County economic development director Steve Brantley says the average Walmart generates about $70 million in retail sales.
 
“The significant property tax and retail sales tax from that Walmart will be supported, probably in large part, by Orange County shoppers,” Brantley says.
 
The Walmart currently in Hillsborough pays $200,000 in county property taxes each year, and produces about 10 percent of Orange County’s annual sales tax revenue.

Read the entire story at http://www.chapelboro.com/Walmart-Coming-To-Chatham-County/11663162

Chatham Online BBS discussion at http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24679.0.html

Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:20:01 -0500
From: “Paperbacksplus” Subject: Local Author Book Signing and…..Moon Pie Dessert Bar

Ghost stories, flickering yellow lights in the dead of night and strange appearances of an apparition garbed in tattered clothes from the colonial period. This is the basis of a new book, written by Apex, NC author, R.T. Crowley.”THE WANDERER OR NEW HOPE”

In the novel, “THE WANDERER OF NEW HOPE” the author and local historian takes the reader through the history of the valley of New Hope Creek, now known as Jordan Lake. The valley is located in Chatham County in the heart of the Research Triangle area between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The author uses historical events to bring the fictional Stone family to life. The story begins with the patriarch of the family, Lysander Stone, and his recollection of the legend of “‘THE WANDERER OF NEW HOPE”. Through the years, the Wanderer makes memorable appearances in the lives of the family.

R.T. Crowley is a writer, historian, actor and businessman. Having authored books on various facets of business, he has now turned his pen to fiction with “THE WANDERER OF NEW HOPE”.

In honor of the Southern theme of the book you will be able to enjoy that ultimate Southern delicacy….Moon Pies. But…not just Moon Pies. There will be an assortment of toppings provided for a make your own Moon Pie dessert bar. So come visit us at Paperbacks Plus!, meet a local author with a wonderful story, and enjoy guilt-free Moon Pies.

Book signing will be held Saturday, January 29th from 11:00 to 1:00.

Paperbacks Plus!
208 E. Raleigh Street
Siler City, NC
742-4033

Hope to see you there.zo

Pat

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.

Don’t miss our 1 DAY ONLY SALE!!!! Sat. Jan 2. 50%-75% off storewide.This is our way of giving back to all of you who have made our lives rich in love and laughter! May the New Year bring much peace and joy into your lives I know that’s what I’m hoping for.

Pam, Snuffy, Jones, and Noah Smith

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

Judy Harrelson
President
Orare Inc. DBA Glass & Window Warehouse
812 E.. Third Street
Siler City, NC 27344
919 742 1003
http://www.glasswarehouse.net

Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:38:46 -0400
From: Calvin Oxendine
Subject: Re: Who Accepts PLENTYs

Thank you for sending me this list.  I now know which of my friends I should pressure to end their participation.

I was there in Pittsboro Feed when Lyle was putting the pressure on Christine and David, it was sickening. Y’all are a little too overzealous in your pursuit of the program.  You yourself talked me out of participation with how pushy you were being.  It looks like that zeal is going to be what kills it.  It also will probably kill the willingness of folks to work with you and Lyle in future endeavors.

I really hope this does not hurt the Chatham Marketplace, it would truly be a shame.  My advise is to let the Plenty die, try to rebuild your reputation, learn from your failure and move on to a worthy endeavor that Pittsboro might be a little more receptive to.

Cal