Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:18:01 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics

1. WCHL – Walmart Coming To NE Chatham County on 15-501 near Orange County line  (Read 3498 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24679.0.html

2. Injury at Christmas parade  (Read 2524 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24667.0.html

3. when is the christmas parade?  (Read 954 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24600.0.html

4. CC – Carrboro residents oppose proposed Family Dollar  (Read 701 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24681.0.html

5. Sportsman Lanes Bowling in Siler City is closing  (Read 567 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24674.0.html

6. 751 South project near Jordan Lake  (Read 469 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24653.0.html

7. Rick Rosen: A Job Well Done  (Read 239 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24668.0.html

8. Local company creates a video for their Christmas sales!  (Read 224 times)  at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24677.0.html

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:50:51 -0500
From: Alfred Wyllie
Subject: And yet another cycling accident near Jordan Lake

Having just caught up with the news of the recent hit and run incident in North Chatham County in the Raleigh paper, where comments were abundant on both sides of the issue of cyclists on the roads, it is perhaps time to remind those cycling on the roads around Jordan Lake that certain risks must be accepted in this sport, just as risks have to be accepted when skiing down a mountain.  There are many boat trailers traversing these roads and many drivers have no idea whether their boat trailer tires are on the road or not.  The sun is going down in the afternoons, often creating glares on the windows of motorists when many are cycling and not clearly seen.

While many cyclists are reducing their risks by riding single file on the side of the road, others with apparent reading disabilities are ignoring Stop signs and No Parking signs and/or causing accidents by being an unexpected distraction on the road, like a deer darting across the road.  I couldn’t help but be amused by one commentor who thought those in bike rallys should have a parade permit and a police escort.  While bike rallys offer more to the sport, it is probably only a matter of time until someone in a hurry or who is under the influence of some drug, barrels into one of these bike rally groups.  Of course, it is going to be the fault of the motorist when that happens, but does it really matter if you’re in the ground or laying in traction for months or years following?  Would there even be enough insurance to cover several hurt or killed?

The American Tobacco Trail and many lightly used roads in Chatham County offer much less risks to the cyclist than many of the main roads I have observed cyclists and rally bikers using.  Would you go jogging down the middle of the road?  Would people think you were impaired if you did?  How much slower than normal traffic does one have to go before they endanger themselves or others on the road?

Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:42:44 -0500
From: Beth Kuklinski
Subject: Posting

 Jordan Lake School of the Arts BookFair at Barnes & Noble at Southpoint Saturday, November 19th from 11:00-1:00pm.

Children begin reading at 11:00am and art work will be displayed. Use vouchers to support our one of a kind inclusive school in buying books! A percentage of purchases in store and online through the 23rd using vouchers will be available for JLSA for books.

Vouchers are available in store or on our FaceBook page!

Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:31:35 -0500
From: Lynn Fass
Subject: fracking

I wasn’t going to send this post to the Chatlist, but after thinking about it, I would like all to please read it.

Chatlist,

>>I recently have been ridiculed on the Chatlist, for my outspoken behavior at
>> the meetings.  There are 2 sides to every story.  Mr. Fromkin speaking at a
>> Fracking meeting, was avoiding a question, answering with asking a question, and
>> not acknowledging, those who attended the meetings, as intelligent people.. We
>> all know this was a sales pitch, and what Fromkin Energies wants to do in the
>> state of North Carolina.  Jordan Lake is a huge source of water for the
>> fracking, 1-7,000,000 gallons of water per well, and a 595 toxic chemical
>> cocktail to fracture the geo system of the earth.  It doesn’t take a rocket
>> scientist to realize how much damage will be done to our ecosystem and our water
>> supply.  This is disgraceful, we need clean water to live, all living creatures
>> do, natural gas is greed.
>>>> We are screwing up our environment and it can’t be repaired once these
>> chemicals seep into our earth.  I urge every one to watch ‘GASLAND’, and avoid
>> political bullying.  The final outcome it is not our decision, but it is our
>> right to have ‘freedom of speech’.  We need to be heard.  What about the nuclear
>> power plant in New Hill, so close to Jordan Lake, the earth does move with
>> fracturing.  Then what?  There was a fish kill in Jordan Lake this past summer, why??
>>>>
>>>> I am from NJ, born and raised in the state.  College graduate.  I had a
>> small horse farm in NJ, before moving to Apex, NC.  There was a natural gas
>> pumping station adjoining my farm, and a natural gas easement that ran 1600 feet
>> through my farm.  I was approached, one beautiful October day, that Transco (now
>> Williams Pipeline) needed to check the pipeline, they would be in and out and I
>> would never know they been there.  I fell for that for a few days, then I stood
>> up for my land, horses, family, etc.  It was a nightmare.  I know about
>> fracking, pumping natural gas, when the earth moves less then 25 feet from your
>> home and well, your windows vibrate, sirens going off, the stench of natural in
>> the air, overwhelmed with what Transco had done to my property and our lives.  I
>> took many pictures of this destruction. This story goes on, through an attorney,
>> senators, governors, congressmen, mayors, all the way to DC.  WE STOPPED THEM! 
>> Yes, a small grassroots organization stopped
>>>> STOP) the biggest lobby in DC.   Don’t give up your state for greedy
>> fracking companies.  Please remember where there is a pump or well, there is
>> going to be a pipeline to get it out.  Are you ready for the disruption of so
>> many lives, the health decline and our water source is toxic.  We are in a
>> drought now, and have been for years.  What would it be like to turn on your
>> faucet and no water comes out, or the water is polluted beyond description?  For
>> what, gas greed.  Find another environmentally safe way to do this, FRACKING is
>> not the answer.  Study, research, don’t rush and do it right, there is no
>> turning back. 
>>>>
>>>> Rent ‘GASLAND’ from  Netflix, it is also available on Amazon.
>>>>
>>>> Lynn

Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:18:43 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Chatham Bulletin Board Topics

1. Mike Cross vs Sally Kost over committee appointments (Read 3106 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24002.0.html

2. Pittsboro needs anchor stores to draw enough traffic to support small businesses (Read 2441 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24078.0.html

3. Northeast Park: 2008 bad idea, 2011 great idea & thank you! (Read 1853 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,23898.0.html

4. Chatham County high on list of polluted counties in NC (Read 1810 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24101.0.html

5. Chatham’s Randy Dye takes on Representative Joe Hackney (Read 1613 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,23189.0.html

6. Loud thumping sounds (Read 1134 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24135.0.html

7. Some signs in Pittsboro are more equal than other signs in Pittsboro (Read 1061 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24153.0.html

8. My car was broken into at Jordan Lake today (Read 1005 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24120.0.html

9. List of Stores that have closed so far in Pittsboro – What can we do? (Read 921 times)
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24096.0.html

10. What game is being hunted with firearms now? (Read 738 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24092.0.html

11. New business open in Pittsboro (Read 696 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24138.0.html

12. wreck near Bonlee 10-11-11 (Read 687 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24146.0.html

13. Does sign ordinance hinder potential of business success? What to do? (Read 646 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24095.0.html

14. UNC CH Student Missing after Shakori Hills Festival (Read 539 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24147.0.html

15. Christmas decoration going up at Lowe’s Hardware in Pittsboro (Read 540 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24133.0.html

16. Pittsboro Town Candidates’ Forum, Oct. 11 (Read 527 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24141.0.html

17. White Doe …. (Read 527 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24172.0.html

18. Brian Bock’s decisions will lead to Space Shuttles Crashing (Read 506 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24157.0.html

19. Obituary (Read 503 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24139.0.html

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:14:32 -0400
From: Sandra Gabor
Subject: Eat-in or Take-out Barbecued Chicken at Ebenezer United Methodist Church

For many years Ebenezer United Methodist Church has delivered pre-ordered lunches of ½ a barbecued chicken, coleslaw, buttered boiled potatoes, a roll and homemade dessert. This Fall in addition to delivering plates, we are adding eat-in or take-out service in our Fellowship Hall from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M. on Friday, September 30th.

Our Church is located at 724 Beaver Creek Road, ¾ mile south of the Wilsonville traffic light on US64E, just slightly east of Jordan Lake. Please join us for a great lunch!

For questions or additional information, contact Bob or Sandy Gabor
(919-542-5951).

Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:30:23 -0400
From: lorihawkins
Subject: BBQ and brunswick stew

It’s that time of year when area churches are revving up the cookers and stew pots.  Merritt’s Chapel will be having their Fall BBQ and brunswick stew -all you can eat- this Saturday from 4-  8pm. 

Coleslaw, hushpuppies, rolls, homemade pickles,  tea(with eat in) and homemade desserts will also be served.  Our pork BBQ is slow cooked and made with a prize winning sauce and the brunswick stew is made from a hundred year old recipe that is hard to beat.  Eat in and take out line. 

Adults $9 and kids 12 and under $6.  Quarts of stew and BBQ by the pound are available for $8 while supplies last.

Merritt’s Chapel is located near Jordan Lake. 1090 Farrington Point Rd. Chapel Hill  phone 968-1184

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:58:28 -0400
From: Solid Waste and Recycling
Subject: Volunteers Needed for Litter/Trash Clean-up

The NC Department of Transportation is holding its Fall Litter Sweep from Saturday, September 17th through Saturday, October 1st. Groups or individuals that would like to participate and help clean up Chatham County roadways can contact the Siler City office at 919-742-3431 to sign up and get supplies. Visit http://www.ncdot.org/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng/roadside/beautification/littersweep/default.html for more details about the statewide effort.

Clean Jordan Lake is also recruiting volunteers to participate in the NC Big Sweep clean-up day on Saturday, October 1st. To sign-up and get more details, visit www.meetup.com/helpcleanjordanlake.

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Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:28:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Donna Trimble
Subject: Deer Season

Nothing against deer hunting, only where the loose bullet end up. For the last three years, in my back yard deck.

Someone is out there that hunts or fires in the same direction without thinking of where that bullet is going to land.

Remember what goes up…..must come down. They can travel a long distance.

Please be careful !!!!! I fear for my family to use the yard during deer season.

Whom ever your are, My home is near Jordan Lake off Pea Ridge. There are several homes in the trees and acres of land.
Thank you

Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:21:36 +0000
From: Robin Kalish
Subject: Heritage Day at Jordan Lake

Heritage Day at Jordan Lake SRA is Saturday, October 1,   10 A.M. – 3 P.M. at White Oak Recreation Area.

Located on Hwy 64 just past the bridge.

Free fall family fun, good for all ages!

Celebrate the history and heritage of Chatham County and the Jordan Lake community past and present. Live music, cloggers, BBQ, make your own old fashioned crafts such as corn husk dolls, tin punch art, cane poles, pine needle painting and more. Exhibits and demonstrations such as local arrowheads, Native American life, flint knapping, farm life, tobacco crops, wildlife and natural resources, and more. Learn about life in the good ol’ days!

New this year… “Ask-The-Archaeologist”… bring your own artifacts and ask the experts to identify your finds. Special displays from the NC Archaeological Society too.

For more info, or to volunteer email jim.trostle@ncdenr.gov  or call 919-362-0586

Robin Riddlebarger Kalish
Park Ranger II
Poplar Point – Jordan Lake SRA
280 State Park Rd.
Apex, NC 27523
919-362-0586 ext 228
robin.kalish@ncdenr.gov