Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:34:52 -0700 From: “Bella Donna Italian Restaurant” Subject: Calling all concerned citizens On February 24 there will be very interesting things going on at the Pittsboro Town Commissioners meetings. On the 24th at the Historical Courthouse starting at 7:00 p.m., the Lawrence Group, which wasContinue Reading
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:47:01 -0500 From: Kira Dirlik Subject: Lyle’s post Lyle wrote: > I didn’t see anything on the Chatlist about how the Research > Triangle Park is now expanding, and adding a residential component > to the mix. It made me think that that perhaps ChathamContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:30:05 -0500 From: momopom Subject: reply to Mr. West Mr. West, your post about Jane Forbes was unfair. By taking her comment out of context you made her sound like an awful snob. I don’t know Jane, but your post made me curious, so IContinue Reading
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 15:08:20 +0000 From: Tom West Subject: Is Jane Forbes the smartest person in Chatham County? Former Chatham Coalition Commissioner George Lucier better watch out. Looks like someone is looking to replace him as the “smartest person in Chatham County.” Found this proclamation by PittsboroMatters’ memberContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:58:38 -0500 From: “Tom Glendinning” Subject: To Maryphyllis Maryphyllis, You express yourself well. However, I find that you have eaten of the fruit of the last damn Yankee tree, and you wish to shut the door so no more may intrude. The fine people whoContinue Reading
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:46:36 -0500 From: Allen Matlins Subject: Development and Prosperity in Chatham County Here’s a paragraph from a Special Report in The Economist titled Biodiversity. The bottom line is that wealthier regions sometimes do a better job of protecting and sustaining biodiversity. “that is thanks toContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:48:54 -0500 From: “Tom Glendinning” Subject: Definitions Maybe Momopom was looking at a new word called “suburbane” when she posted December 28. Or maybe Webster’s dictionary made a slip. Using my Funk & Wagnalls, I find: Urbane – characterized by having refinement or elegance, especiallyContinue Reading
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 01:58:47 -0500 From: “John R Dykers” Subject: Chatham Park and many other Chatham concerns May we judiciously recognize that none of us can speak for “the interests of the citizens of Chatham County and Pittsboro.” Those interests are too varied, a little different for eachContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2013 10:47:28 -0500 From: trbz Subject: Straight Talk coverage reply Joshua Cohen asked about coverage of Straight Talk. It piggybacks Verizon, so we have had excellent coverage. We bought their cheapest touch phones (LG). They also sold us a one time $8/2yr warranty. Surprisingly, after 2Continue Reading
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:42:54 -0500 From: “John R Dykers” Subject: maryphillis post 28 Dec. Loved your post and your description of self and family and motives for coming to Pittsboro. I came in 1964 for similar reasons, having grown up in Jacksonville Fla. and living also in Mandarin,Continue Reading
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 11:22:46 -0500 From: “Tom Glendinning” Subject: Local Business I wish to applaud a local business. Norm’s Farms was giving samples of its jams and jellies before Christmas at the Harris-Teeter or Lowes Foods on US15-501. The address on the label is Pittsboro, NC. I doContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 15:02:31 +0000 From: Joe Subject: And in what context is it ever right to… Cindy momopom wrote that Tom West took Jane Forbes’ comment out of context and made her sound like an awful snob. Really? THAT’s your defense? Took Jane Forbes comment out ofContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 15:52:30 -0500 From: samantha capitol Subject: Chatham Park appears to be “Smart Growth”: The holidays have given me some time to do more research. I found this from Chatham County’ 2007 minutes: The Governor’s Commission on Smart Growth, Growth Management and Development, which was co-chairedContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:18:30 -0500 From: Taylor Kish Subject: Dr. Dykers, stupid behavior, and Henny Penny Dr. Dykers, I agree with your post in the Chatlist (1/3 #4829) 100%. I can’t think of any post you offered that was not well thought out, balanced, and fair even withoutContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 03:33:07 -0800 (PST) From: deborah bair Subject: We have the White Pines, ample trails at Jordan Lake Hope: We have the White Pines, ample trails at Jordan Lake, and locally we also have Raven Rock State Park, on the far side of Sanford..know there are more, but thoseContinue Reading