Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 13:53:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Mary Donna Pond
Subject: David LaMotte to Perform January 14 at Chapel in the Pines

Award-winning singer, songwriter and activist David LaMotte will perform in concert at the new Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 14, at 7 p.m. There is no cost for the concert, but donations would be welcomed.

In his 18-year career, David LaMotte has recorded ten CDs and performed more than 2,000 concerts on four continents. In 2008, he suspended his career at its peak to accept a Rotary World Peace Fellowship to study International Relations, Peace and Conflict-Resolution at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

In 2004, David and his wife Deanna founded PEG Partners, a small non-profit organization that supports schools and libraries in Guatemala. He continues to volunteer as the Program Director for PEG, and is also a consultant on Peace and Justice at the North Carolina Council of Churches.

His music has been honored with numerous awards and grants, as well as artist sponsorships from Taylor Guitars and John Pearse Strings. David’s music has been featured on dozens of artist compilations. Notably, his song “Dark and Deep” was included on Songs Inspired By Literature, Chapter One, a benefit CD to raise money for adult literacy. Other artists on that CD include Suzanne Vega, Aimée Mann and Bruce Springsteen.

Several independent films feature David’s music, and it has been heard on the Today Show, the HBO television series, “This American Life,†and an Obama campaign commercial..

Now based in Chapel Hill with his wife Deanna and their two-year-old son Mason, David has returned to national and international appearances to speak and sing.

Chapel in the Pines held its first service in the new church on December 11 with nearly 250 worshipers. The address is south of Chapel Hill at 314 Great Ridge Parkway, off Mann’s Chapel Road, about one mile west of US Highway 15-501.

Also, on Sunday, January 22, at 4 p.m., a special dedication service will be held with guest preacher the Rev. Robert E. Dunham from University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill.

Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church is an inclusive congregation; everyone is welcome. Child care is provided during services, which are held every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m.

More information on David LaMotte may be found on his Website at www.davidlamotte.com. More information and photographs of the new Chapel in the Pines are available on the church’s Website at www.citppc.org.

Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:04:36 -0500
From: Tim Walker
Subject: Walmart in Chatham County

What a very thoughtful post from Ellen Pearson, re. making Walmart more a more responsible corporate citizen! It made think of the last time I was in Costco in Durham. They actually had Cackalacky sauce (a local product, out of Chapel Hill) for sale!

So, I would definitely agree with the point “Would you like certain products to be available to compensate for the excess traffic, the loss of local businesses, the loss of property values?  Tell Walmart what you think.”  And vote with your feet.

Tim Walker

Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:37:39 -0500
From: John R Dykers
Subject: whatzup, list #4219 – NCHSAA and Sup. Logan

Thank you for an important additional insight. Superintendant of the Year award from the NCHSAA; very interesting.

John Dykers

Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:31:09 -0500
From: CrYpTiK
Subject: Boo-hoo, development ruins everyone’s life.

I hate to have to say this in a public forum, but everyone who goes to such great lengths to complain about Walmart being built really needs to grow up. Everyone today wants convenience but no one wants to trade anything for it, and you can’t have it both ways. On one extreme I hear people who are so progress-fearing that they probably should be in a field with no electricity or telephone or Internet, and on the other…well, I don’t see many people who advocate for a concrete jungle, honestly.  Then we have the fools who try to play a moral supremacy card and talk about how everything we buy should be heavily researched so we don’t fund sweatshops and “unfairly traded” goods.

I buy what I need, where I need it. Local business adapts or dies; Walmart can’t compete with a well-run local business because service will always be poorer at Walmart. I don’t care about sweatshops and fair traded goods and organic or not, and I would welcome the convenience of certain large businesses being right down the road…as well as the jobs that such a business creates, and the people draw that it builds which can boost local businesses as well.

I don’t have time to think this one through, these are just some random thoughts. But you people who try to pretend you’re somehow morally superior have bad news coming: most people here don’t care about that stuff because they’re not in your situation and may not have such luxuries, nor such expansive free time to be a grumpy old bitty and spout the NIMBY philosophy. I will find a way to erect a cell phone tower and an array of ham radio antennas near your house just for kicks, hahaha! *evil laughter*  (On a side note, that’s another thing that annoys me greatly: everyone wants cell signal but no one wants cell towers. I think they look pretty neat and I’d love to climb one one day, but I’m weird and today I am in a very weird mood…)

Here’s an open invitation to all of you who don’t like this post: tell all of us why we should actually care about any of the things you’re complaining about. Tell us what the benefit of caring is to us personally, otherwise we don’t really have any reason to agree with you. That’s how it is with everything, I guess, but in this case no one seems to want to bring it out and just say it.

Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:56 -0500
From: Mark Barroso
Subject: A sad day for N. Chatham

It’s not surprising that Wal Mart waited until they got the commissioners they wanted.

http://www.chapelboro.com/Walmart-Coming-To-Chatham-County/11663162

Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:30:03 -0500
From: JenP
Subject: Thanks to the lady in post office at Pope’s Tru Value

Late Friday afternoon I went into the post office with a big box to mail and toddler in tow. I had scraped together some cash and stamps to send the box, but when I got to the counter I was still short.

Dismayed, I went back out to the car and looked for some more money/stamps, and went back inside. Another customer (who had also been there the whole time working on her own mailing) asked me if I had found what I needed, and I said, “It’s going to be close” (but knowing I probably didn’t).

The lady left, and the clerk behind the counter told me the lady had left some change to help pay the postage! It was a relief, and I was so grateful. I have no idea who the nice customer was, but hope she reads the chatlist — I so appreciate your kindness — times are tough for many of us right now, and I promise to pay your generosity forward!

Regards,
JenP

Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:22:57 -0800 (PST)
From: “Amy W. Osborne”
Subject: body shop – Elite Auto Body

A few years ago I was in a serious accident.  Elite Auto Body fixed my car very well.  I even had a repair report done on the vehicle to estimate the post-repair value of the car and the person said that was the best repair he had ever seen.  I use Elite for all my scuff ups now.  the owner is super nice and will try to work with you if he can. 

its on Old Greensboro road and I think it is a Chapel Hill address.  But they have the rental car people come out and get you etc and they work well with insurance carriers.

Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:20:40 +0000
From: De La Varre, Claire
Subject: Holiday Gift Fair – December 3.

Arts, Crafts & Wellness Holiday Gift Fair

Where:  Studio A Fitness & Wellness, 781 Mt. Carmel Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (near Governor’s Village)

When:    December 3, 2011, 10am – 2pm.

Enjoy spiced apple cider and hot chocolate while you do all your holiday shopping in one place! Free chair massages (head/neck/shoulders) by licensed massage therapists. Featuring local artists, craftspeople, and wellness experts: jewelry, long leaf pine needle baskets, hand-crafted soaps, greetings cards, hand-made scarves, jams, jellies & nut butters, framed and canvas art, mandalas, “Thirty One” bags, CAbi clothing, gift baskets, dog tug toys, cool raffle prizes, gift certificates for pilates, yoga, massage therapy, reflexology, hypnosis, and more…

For more information call Claire 919-636-2781 or Lauren 919-698-9447

Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:27:37 -0400
From: Kay Roberts
Subject: Parker Arise Quartet in Concert

Parker Arise Quartet will be in concert on Saturday, October 29th at 7:00 pm
 
Where:  Martha’s Chapel Christian Church
             2811 Martha’s Chapel Church Road
             (Intersection of Martha’s Chapel Church Road and Hwy 751)
 
Enjoy an evening of heart warming Southern Gospel music along with light refreshments.
 
More information about the Quartet can ge found at http://www.arisehigh.com/

Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:36:15 -0400
From: Megan Coggins
Subject: Taste of Chatham Fundraiser

It’s time for the Council on Aging’s 18th Annual A Taste of Chatham Fundraiser! Do you have your tickets yet?

This year’s event will be held on October 16th from 4-6 pm at the Carolina Meadows Auditorium. Get ready for a fun night of yummy food, entertainment, and a great silent auction. Tickets are $50 each and all proceeds go to support programs and services for the elderly in Chatham County. For more information or to order tickets, please contact Megan Coggins at (919) 542-4512 or megan.coggins@chathamcouncilonaging.org.

Megan D. Coggins
Chatham County Council on Aging
Community Relations/ Development Specialist
365 Highway 87 North
P.O. Box 715
Pittsboro, NC 27312

megan.coggins@chathamcouncilonaging.org
919-542-4512 x223