From: Steve Smith Sent: Sun, July 3, 2011 7:28:34 PM Subject: Old county newspapers I want to research some local history in the period 1910-1915, and especially around 1911-12. Does any chatlister know if there is a collection of Chatham County newspapers from those years available within the county itself?Continue Reading

Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:59:49 -0400 From: Mia Munn Subject: Notes from the June 6, 2011, school board meeting. The meeting started late because of a long closed session agenda. The board indicated they would need to return to closed session after the open session agenda. They did notContinue Reading

Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:48:17 -0400 From: Gene Galin Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics 1. Out of touch with reality: Jeffrey Starkweather still does not get it. (Read 1762 times)  at http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,22783.0.html 2. NC 751 to be closed in Chatham County for movie filming  (Read 1647 times)  atContinue Reading

Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:19:07 -0400 From: Mia Munn Subject: school funding On Mr. Manning’s question and Chathammatter’s response. School funding for current expense (excluding capital) comes from 3 sources. For 2011-12, about 55% comes from the state, about 38% from the county, and about 5% from the federalContinue Reading

Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:05:50 -0400 From: Meg Miller Subject: fryer oil and scholarships Does anyone buy used fryer oil?  I’ve heard it goes for $1 to $1.50 or more a gallon.  Starting in August I will have about 30 gallons a month if anyone out there is interested. Continue Reading