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In: 27312, 27559, Agriculture, Moncure

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:44:46 -0500 From: Karen Tiede Subject: Pecan processing Here’s what I learned about places that process in-shell pecans: http://www.ncpecans.org/sources.htm Some pecan processers don’t answer email.  It is their busy season. You possibly shouldn’t make any processing decisions based on  who does or does not listContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Agriculture, Pittsboro

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

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In: 27344, Musings, Siler City, Silk Hope

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:56:11 -0500 From: Mark Stinson Subject: Im impressed !! I sit here and put two and two together when I can and Its not what I do to help its what the Angels have done this year that matters. I know what its like toContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Moncure, Pittsboro

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

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In: Business, Transportation

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:29:08 -0500 (EST) From: Robin Luker Subject: Quick Change Oil & Lube I just wanted to tell everyone about the great service I received at the Quick Change Oil and Lube on 15-501 South and 902. There is a new owner there who has droppedContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Government, Pittsboro

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

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In: 27312, Advice, Animals, Pittsboro

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

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In: 27312, Musings, Pittsboro

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

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In: Advice, Business, Recommendations

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:07:21 -0500 From: Brenda Denzler Subject: Arborist for your trees Diane, I heartily recommend Chad Phillips of Total Land Care.  His number is 336-328-1094. Chad is a Certified Arborist…and it shows.  He has a great deal of knowledge about how to care for trees–anything fromContinue Reading

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In: 27312, Advice, Agriculture, Pittsboro

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

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In: 27312, Advice, Pittsboro

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