The futility of public Input: A harsh reality check
Mr. Booko, In case it isn’t abundantly clear yet, let me state the obvious: no amount of public input, protest, complaint, phone calls, emails, etc. to our alleged representatives, emphasis on the alleged, is going to do a damned bit of good to stop this from happening. The reason isContinue Reading
Welcome Chatham’s food drive for Cora continues at the Welcome Center
Welcome Chatham’s food drive for Cora continues at the Welcome Center by the courthouse in Pittsboro. Please consider our neighbors and share your good fortune. Most needed items include: -pasta sauce -canned fruits and veggies -canned meat -cereal -peanut butter The Welcome Center is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayContinue Reading
Introducing Improv @ The Plant on 4th Wednesdays!
Introducing Improv @ The Plant on 4th Wednesdays! Our kick-off event is this Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm at Fair Game Beverage at The Plant in Pittsboro. Join us for some spontaneous fun together with live improv, as actors (including Chatham’s own Jane Allen Wilson) create a special show forContinue Reading
The Good Flute Store
?With the phenomenal success of The Good Feet Store .. . A store where you walk in, slip an expensive shaped high grade plastic form in your shoe and leave the store changed and apparently a new person, podiatrist approved and prosthetic corrections intact .. .but wallet slightly deflated .Continue Reading
Friends of the Goldston Public Library Mother’s Day Auction starting 4/22
The Friends of the Goldston Library are hosting a silent auction to raise funds to support the library. This auction starts tomorrow and goes through May 2nd. Come down to the library and place your bid! Items include: Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Meal Tickets Two Goldston Mugs Handmade Quilt Continue Reading
Bullet point summary of Chatham County School Board Meeting – 4.15.24
Bullet point summary of Chatham County School Board Meeting – 4.15.24(created by AI script so typos will be evident.) Meeting : Start of a board meeting. Agenda : Adoption of the meeting agenda. Personnel : Approval of the personnel agenda. Consent : Approval of the consent agenda. Announcement : Superintendent’sContinue Reading
Poetry @ The Plant for Valentine’s Day
Poetry @ The Plant Join us this Wednesday, 2/14, from 6-7pm, for Poetry @ The Plant. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than leisurely listening to our community members speaking from the heart! This month’s line-up is:Geoffrey NealStephanie TerryAnnie CramerKatie KenlanKaren Howard Gary Phillips We gather in Fair Game Beverage’sContinue Reading
2nd the reference to John Roach as Apple Computer guru
Subject: Apple Computer Guru Yes indeed, I second the reference to John Roach as Apple Computer guru. He’s been very helpful to me for many years. And also kind. One time when I exclaimed, “Oh I’m so dumb,” John came right back with “you’re not dumb, you’re just uneducated.” He’sContinue Reading
Is Disney’s Asteria just the next creepy town?
Hello, Chatters— Regarding Mr. Galin’s “What should we expect at Disney’s Asteria?” Well, I suggest you watch the short video, “Celebration Florida: The Creepy Town Disney Built” to get a good idea. Think of Disneyland turning into a “Nightmare on Elm Street.” youtube.com/watch?v=rRtDEvxuW0U Common Sense Carl From: Sent: Thursday, December 28,Continue Reading
How about “Keep Calm and Carry On”?
Following my post providing info on 2024 decals, I received 3 reactions, the first a long string of HAHAHAHAs, the second a gracious thank you followed by a statement of distaste for the last sentence (the admonition to “Get over yourselves”), and the third an indignant threat to “reply inContinue Reading
Haw River Christian Academy Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Info Session on February 8
Come see what HRCA is all about!Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents are invited to an info session on February 8th from 4:00-5:00 PM. Learn about the programs, meet the teachers and administrative staff, ask questions, and see what makes Haw River Christian Academy a great choice for your children!www.hawriverchristian.orgCall: (919)Continue Reading
Disney homes in Pittsboro?
I still wonder where they will be getting their water. Where is wolf speed getting their water. Deep drilling which would affect wells in western Chatham? Why hasnt there been regulations for the GenX type chemicals that western Chatham is now polluted with? Seems a lot has been ‘over looked’Continue Reading
Nabooko: 2011 Chatham Journal “signature spider” story not mine . .
They say stuff on the internet never goes away and never believe all you see on the web. The “web” in this case is a story in Gene’s Chatham journal Sept 22nd 2011 entitled “The signature spider in my sun room”. It is beautifully written and illustrated. . Credited toContinue Reading
Uploaded bunches of Chatham high school sports onto YouTube
It’s been a couple of busy weeks in the Chatham County high school sports world. Had an opportunity to cover several events and have posted the videos on YouTube atyoutube.com/genefoto You will find * Seaforth vs Laney wrestling at Carmichael Arena on the campus of UNC * Seaforth vs ChathamContinue Reading
Do you want to Euchre?
Do you want to Euchre? Join a group of fun loving game players. Monday’s at 6 p.m. at BMC Brewing located in the Lorax. IT IS FREE. We start at 6 p.m. and play until around 7:15 p.m. You don’t need a partner or be an expert. We will teachContinue Reading