Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:01:08 -0500 From: Debra Henzey Subject: Chatham County NonProfit Funding Applications Chatham County and United Way of Chatham County have a combined application process for awarding grants to area nonprofits interested in securing funding to support local programs and services. Nonprofit representatives can learn moreContinue Reading

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:39:49 -0500 (EST) From: Kira Dirlik  Subject: Figs Just in case the person asking about the figs feels intimidated, I could add my two cents.  I had a fig tree (small figs… celeste?) when I lived in Durham.  It was already there when I cameContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:22:49 -0500 From: Al Cooke Subject: Growing Figs One of my mentors once suggested that growing any kind of fruit successfully is not a hobby; it’s a lifestyle.  That’s the first thought that comes to mind when anyone is busy and just wants to growContinue Reading

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:03:23 -0500 From: Cathy Holt Subject: Mark Estil My friend Mark Estil passed away yesterday. After spending the afternoon crying, I tried to think of what I could do in his honor. We would not have the yoga studio that we have if it wasn’tContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:14:09 -0500 From: Barbara Lorie Subject: swap shop in recycling centers The following is a letter I sent to named persons concerning the Swap Shop in our recycling centers. Please know that Tom Vanderbeck is our representative on the Board for this committee. Please attendContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:58 -0800 From: Tom Glendinning Subject: Subject: Arborist Diane,        Try the link below for the American Society of Consulting Arborists.  There is a finder function on that page and five members in NC, two in Pittsboro area.  Otherwise, call a tree service.Continue Reading

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:25:36 -0500 From: Brenda Denzler Subject: Our County Commissioners Rock–or Off Their Rockers? You may be proud, Ann, but I am disappointed.  The very definition of discrimination is to apply different standards to people based on irrelevant factors such as their race, ethnicity, gender, etc.Continue Reading

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:04:09 -0500 From: Al Cooke Subject: Arborist Re:   Arborist How to find one. First note that there are no legal standards for who can do tree work in North Carolina.  Select carefully.  I have a link to “How to Hire a Tree Service” onContinue Reading

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:21:14 -0500 From: jan Subject: The Travelers? I just wanted to advise everyone to check out references for handymen/painters carefully, especially those who just stop by. Yesterday a man drove up in a nice pick-up truck and wanted to paint our barn roof.  I wasContinue Reading