Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:16:42 -0400
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Rook Tournament June 14

ROOK TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 2012

TIME: Arrive at 6:15 pm, Begin playing at 6:30 pm

WHERE: Council On Aging/Pittsboro Senior Center located at 365 NC Hwy
87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312

COST: $5 per person

For more information, contact Lindsay at (919) 542-4512

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:03 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Planning Board  Vacancy

PITTSBORO, NC-Chatham County invites residents interested in serving on the Chatham County Planning Board to submit an application to fill a vacancy no later than June 8, 2012.  The Planning Board advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning and subdivision issues.

The duties include: monitoring trends related to land use, proposing needed amendments to the land use plan; establishing development principles and guidelines; proposing ordinances for orderly development in accordance with the land use plan; determining whether proposed developments conform to the land use plan and development principles; keeping the Board of Commissioners and the public informed on planning issues and reasons for board recommendations; and conducting meetings to get public input.

The existing vacancy is a seat that expires on Dec. 31, 2012, but the appointee would be eligible for reappointment to serve two complete four year terms.   The vacancy is a seat designated for Commissioner District 1; however anyone residing within the county can apply to serve.

The Planning Board typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, usually in one of the county facilities in Pittsboro.

To submit an online application to serve and to view a map of the Districts of the Board of Commissioners, visit the following webpage: http://www.chathamnc.org/index.aspx?page=3D49  Or contact Lindsay Ray at 919-542-8200 to get a printed or emailed copy of the application form.  If you have questions about the Planning Board’s duties, contact Jason Sullivan, Planning Director, at 919-542-8233.

Debra J. Henzey
Director of Community Relations
Chatham County, NC

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:15:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lynn Scott
Subject: Northwood Varsity Baseball Team advances to the regionals!

Our Northwood Varsity team traveled to Kitty Hawk on Tuesday to take on First Flight in the 4th round of the playoffs and after a long awaited rain delay brought us home yet another win!! They now have advanced to the Eastern Regional playoffs wich will be a best of three series.

Our first game will be Thursday the 24th at Whiteville High School at 7:00pm. The address to the school is 413 North Lee Street, Whiteville NC.

Our second game will be Friday the 25th at Northwood  at 7:00pm so PLEASE come out and cheer these boys on if you can. Our boys have been playing some extraordinary baseball and you can be a part of the action during this exciting time.

If needed, a Saturday game will be announced.

Congratualtions Coach Parks and all our Varsity boys for making it this far, here’s to a state championship!!!

GO CHARGERS!!!!!!

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:50 -0400
From: Megan Coggins
Subject: Special Event Volunteers Needed at Chatham Council on Aging

Are you looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Are you a talented event planner? The Chatham County Council on Aging is in need of special event/fundraising volunteers.

We are currently in need of volunteers to help with our annual fundraiser-Taste of Chatham. There are no specific qualifications except a passion for helping others as this fundraiser helps fund the Council’s programs and services for Chatham seniors. You can give as much or little of your time-it’s up to you!

The next meeting is scheduled for May 29th at 2:00 pm. If interested, please contact Megan Coggins at (919) 542-4512 or megan.coggins@chathamcouncilonaging.org.

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:54:42 -0400
From: Jack Stevens
Subject: Carpenter Recommendation? (Chatlist #4358)

I would recommend Joe Ellis, who lives in Pittsboro.  His number is 919-928-2950.

My sister-in-law had a dog who actually clawed his way through her entry door – scratched and tore a hole through it. He replaced the door with a steel entry way door that was larger; he re-framed the door way.

He has done many things for me, most recently re-roofed my house. Previously he laid hardwood flooring in my house, replaced a mold-damaged load-supporting wall,  built me a pool deck, replaced my front porch (I bought a fixer-upper bank repo) and I’ve found him to be a fairly priced trustworthy responsible workman.

- Jack Stevens

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:59 -0400
From: Aaron Honeycutt
Subject: RE Children Book Salesman

With regard to that guy selling childrens’  books up around hwy 87, he stopped at our house on Tuesday. He seemed ok to me. He had a hand drawn map of the area and when I told him none of my neighbors had young children he asked about the more outlying area. He did not seem to be up to anything more than finding some parents of young ones. A tough way to make a dollar I’d say..

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 22:32:51 -0400
From: lori Hawkins
Subject: Calling on all local artists

Margaret Pollard School Booster club will be hosting a silent auction at their art extravaganza on May 31.  The booster club is asking the local art community if they could please help out by donating art work.

Anything is greatly appreciated.  Chatham county community come out and support your local school.

Thank you very much, Sheila Leviner 919-971-0079

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:30:07 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Whose Line is it Anyway?

You’ve seen “Whose Line is it Anyway” on TV, now try on some lines and characters yourself as you stretch your Improv muscles!

ChathamArts, your county arts council, presents “IMPROV FOR ALL”  with Instructor, Anoo Brod of Transactor’s Improv Troupe!

In this class we will delve into scene work and learn how to up the ante between characters. We will also dabble in some long-form improvisation. Focus will be on side-coaching and direction so that each student gets personal feedback and guidance to ensure growth and improvement. Absolutely great for writers and storytellers too! There will be an optional public performance opportunity with this class. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

You will:
- Laugh like you’ve never laughed before.
- Exercise your imagination like your grown-up life rarely allows you to do.
- Learn to listen more fully and communicate more effectively.
- Gain practice thinking on your feet.
- Enjoy pure, unadulterated fun and play with some of the coolest cats you’ll ever meet!

The class is at Briar Chapel on Tuesday evenings, June 19 – July 24. Take all six weeks for $120, or dip your toe in for three consecutive weeks @ $74.

Convenient registration and tuition payment online at http://www.chathamarts.org/classes-camps/.

Lesley Landis Designs  919-949-5866

President, Chatham County Arts Council <http://chathamarts.org/>

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:28:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kathryn Tilford
Subject: N. A. Booko

I know that I am late in chiming in on this subject, but I’ve been out of town. My most favorite posts on Chatham Chatlist are those from N. A. Booko. They are always a breath of fresh air. Whether sad, funny, or slightly grumpy, N.A.’s perspective makes me see the world around me with new eyes and new appreciation. Whether writing about rocks that look like sweet potatoes or soap that looks like Miss Piggy, N. A. Booko makes me think, laugh, and, sometimes, shed a tear.

To me, that is vastly more important than vitriolic political rants or petty grievances.

Write on, N. A. Booko!

Kathryn Tilford

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:10 -0400
From: John Delafield
Subject: Summertime Continuing Ed courses at CCCC

Two innovative and informative new course offerings at CCCC:

1) Recycling Pallets into Useful Structures:
  Learn the process of creative modular design, attachment, erection steps, and techniques for completing an outbuilding structure using reclaimed pallets. Wed afternoon from 3 – 6, and Thurs morning from 9 -12. Taught by Ed Farbach.

2) A Spiritually Centered Sustainable Lifestyle
  Learn the secrets of the sages as well as the distilled wisdom of a 20 year experiment in sustainable living. Straw bale construction, solar hot water, geodesic dome const4uction, and other techniques. Wed evening from 7 – 8:30. Taught by Trip Overholt.

Both classes begin June 6!