Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:43:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Lynn Hayes Subject: accidents at Cole Park After narrowly escaping an accident at Cole Park yesterday (my fault!) I think I know why so many people are making wrong turns. Many of us are distracted to some extent while driving –Continue Reading

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:50:51 -0400 From: Gene Galin Subject: Council on Aging presents 15th Annual Taste of Chatham on Aug. 3 If you haven’t attended this event in the past I would highly recommend it. I have 75 pictures from last year’s event up at http://chathamjournal.net/photos/v/70812tasteofchatham/ that youContinue Reading

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:31:23 -0400 From: Virginia B. Collins Subject: RE: Is a new sign ordinance needed? I admire all those who participate in our elective processes, whether by running for office or assisting with campaigns. I am sure that those who participate by putting out signs supportingContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:43:27 -0400 From: “Al Wyllie” Subject: Is a new sign ordinance needed? While I am sure that most Chatham people are as annoyed as I am with calls made with automatic dialers, bombardments with TV ads and signs on the corners, we must still beContinue Reading

Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:55:53 -0400 Subject: Chatham County Sign Ordinance Since this has been discussed several times, I’m just forwarding this information – Chatham County has a sign ordinance that has been in place since the 1980s. It is a violation of the ordinance to erect any signContinue Reading

Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:19:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Susan Campeau Subject: New Siler City Restaurant Siler City has a new alternative to hamburgers and fries! I visited Mina Bean’a for lunch and loved it. I had the Mina Bean’a chef salad. It had lots of ham and chicken onContinue Reading

Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 00:34:51 EDT From: Jim and Leslie Palmer Subject: Endorsing Jeffrey Starkweather for County Commissioner Chatham County needs commissioners who appreciate the cultural uniqueness  of Chatham County. Chatham’s strong and growing creative community and its  natural beauty are just two of the reasons Jim and IContinue Reading

Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 16:47:40 +0000 From: Donna Bianco Subject: It’s our Anniversary! Hello Everyone, Another month has gone by and believe it or not we are celebrating our one year anniversary this month! I can’t believe it has been a full year. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL The school yearContinue Reading

Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 08:14:20 -0400 From: Austin Lybrand Subject: Why I support Sally Kost As a taxpayer, I want a county commissioner experienced in creating lean county budgets based on careful priorities and long-range forecasting. Sally Kost has that experience. As a citizen, I want a county commissionerContinue Reading

Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 21:27:30 -0400 From: karen sheaffer Subject: Jeffrey Starkweather I am writing to urge all chatlist readers to vote for Jeffrey Starkweather.  I can attest to his hard work ethic, innovative thinking, concern for the “little person” and knowledge of governmental issues, problems and procedures. WhenContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 17:49:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Nick Davidovich Subject: Rosemary House B&B I just want to let everyone know of the great help I received from this wonderful bed and breakfast. For the past few days I have been refinishing the front door of the Rosemary House,Continue Reading

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 09:53:11 -0400 From: Dee Reid Subject: Tim Keim on Kost and Starkweather Our email box is full of personal endorsements for Sally Kost and Jeffrey Starkweather. Here’s a recent example from Tim Keim, who works as a weekend announcer on WUNC public radio and asContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 07:56:24 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: jaye Subject: bus driver I would not want my child on that bus driver’s bus, even if it took an hour to get them to school. She sounds immature and irresponsible, not capable of providing a safe environment for children. YouContinue Reading

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 06:49:21 -0400 From: Larry Hicks Subject: Promises Kept Implementing Existing Plans In 2004, Patrick Barnes promised to insist that the County implement its existing and already approved plans. We have added staff to the planning department, hired Chatham’s first erosion control officer (an award winningContinue Reading

Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 11:34:06 -0400 From: Lesley Landis Subject: Hair, Worms and Antonella Yes, it’s a curious title but it got your attention, right? What hair, worms and Antonella have in common is that I’m giving them a shout out – they’re a great part of our community.Continue Reading