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In: Government, Politics

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:53:54 -0400 From: Debra Henzey Subject: Chatham County adopts new budget with proposed increase reduced by 35% Chatham Commissioners Reduce Tax Increase by 35 Percent PITTSBORO-The Chatham County Board of Commissioners adjusted or eliminated several county budget items to lower the property tax increase toContinue Reading

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In: Food & Drink, Musings

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:45:48 -0400 From: Aurora aka HipVegan Subject: Chatlist #3151 – Steve, Forrest and Ed Thank goodness for Brenda, who actually understood what I was trying to say. She was right on the money. And, shame on you Steve for always trying to twist things thatContinue Reading

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In: Development, Government

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:25:47 -0400 From: Doug Nicholas Subject: Land and Tax Burden Linda Allred Cooper wrote: “Have you ever considered the fact that so many people can no longer afford to pay the taxes on their land and that is why they are selling it? Property taxesContinue Reading

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In: Musings

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:20:51 -0400 From: Tom Glendinning Subject: Vegetarianism I have stayed out of the fray on this issue for a long time.  Now, I will weigh in with the following comments. I believe this is an argument based on the ability to hear or listen.  IContinue Reading

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In: Food & Drink

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:21:57 -0400 From: Sarah Mendel Subject: drink more BEER! In response to the water contamination issue I would recommend all Chatham County folks drink more BEER! As an Aussie this is sound advise from downunder! OR Put a water filter system on your home atContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Education

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:12:27 -0400 From: Newt and Karen Heilman Subject: Note from PHS teacher Melissa Green asked me to forward this note to the chatlist. Hi Everyone, Valgean Mitchell, the principal of Perry Harrison School, sent a note home on the last day of school regarding teacherContinue Reading

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In: Government

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:21:02 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Julie Cummins Subject: Grazing I’ve heard also that the Grazing program may end in August- But I’m hoping this is something that the County Officials wont do lightly. With Recycling being such a huge issue worldwide, I can’t imagine that theContinue Reading

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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:24:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Deborah Bair Subject: They have EARNED the right to “hang out” I’ve been following all the stuff about “hipvegan?”, but one post I definately need to respond to. Those GENTLEMEN that hang out in front of the Piggly Wiggly (formerly Lowe’s)Continue Reading

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In: 27312, Recreation

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 09:28:16 -0400 From: Bill Bussey Subject: Town of Pittsboro New Pedestrian Plan Needs Your Comments! Hi Chatlisters, If you drive, ride, walk, run, stroll, push, are pushed, sit, or stand in and around Pittsboro, please go to the Town of Pittsboro Pedestrian Plan link: http://greenways.com/pittsboro.htmlContinue Reading

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In: Arts and Culture

Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10:05 -0400 From: Barbara Lorie Subject: Lyle Estill’s book Yesterday, I received a copy of Lyle Estill’s newest book, Small Is Possible. I came home at 2:30, put on some easy-going clothes, lay down on the couch on the porch, read until 8, took aContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Government

Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:25:17 -0400 From: Timothy Keim Subject: pittsboro water supply Why are we discussing McDonalds when there seems to be more important issues in this town?? Perhaps our main concern, after all, is burgers and fries.. Following is from the “Pittsboro Together” http://www.pittsborotogether.org/ Dear Citizens ofContinue Reading

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In: Food & Drink

Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:22:18 EDT From: Ed Williams Subject: Vegans vs. wicked carnivores First, thanks to Forrest Greenslade for his excellent piece. I fully agree with him. Just today, when peeling and slicing a cucumber, I thought I heard it squeal! And BTW, considering “lesser” members of theContinue Reading