Monthly Archives: April 2008

Campaign in full swing!

April 30, 2008
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Campaign in full swing!

Well the campaign is in full swing and we are looking forward to the May 6 primary. Please feel free to listen to my opening remarks at a recent forum held at Carolina Meadows on April 15th.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-g9ETpxqykThank you for your s...

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Campaign in full swing!

April 30, 2008
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Barnes and Chatham County Infrastructure – Chatlist Post 4-14-08

April 29, 2008
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Barnes and Chatham County Infrastructure – Chatlist Post 4-14-08

Recently there has been renewed discussion regarding sewer and wastewater ... in general, infrastructure … in particular, a recently approved State sewer allocation for Chatham. Some view this with trepidation, fearing that it would only lead to more...

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Barnes and Chatham County Infrastructure – Chatlist Post 4-14-08

April 29, 2008
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Barnes & Cross and the Chatham County Business Park – Chatlist Post 4-12-08

April 28, 2008
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Barnes & Cross and the Chatham County Business Park – Chatlist Post 4-12-08

Last Tuesday the Economic Development Corporation was treated to a tour of the new Chatham Hospital being built at the Chatham Business Park in Siler City. It was exciting to see this magnificent project take shape. To say the least the project is impr...

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Barnes & Cross and the Chatham County Business Park – Chatlist Post 4-12-08

April 28, 2008
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5 – 0 Chatlist Post 4-17-08

April 27, 2008
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5 – 0 Chatlist Post 4-17-08

The current Board of Commissioners is:* 5-0 in supporting a dependable water source for Chatham County* 5-0 in wanting to plan and build sufficient water and sewer infrastructure* 5-0 in supporting the improvement of infrastructure within municipalitie...

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100,000 more homes ????? – Chatlist Post 4-22-08

April 26, 2008
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100,000 more homes ????? – Chatlist Post 4-22-08

No, not 100,000 more homes, but rather a proactive vision for economic development …The Chatham Coalition has been circulating flyers and emails slamming Patrick Barnes and Mike Cross for securing a 19MGPD wastewater allocation for Chatham County. Th...

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New Briar Chapel Entrance Sign & Artwork Installed

April 25, 2008
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New Briar Chapel Entrance Sign & Artwork Installed

Crews are working around the clock throughout Briar Chapel in preparation for the upcoming Green Home Tour. The most visible work is being done to the 15-501 entrance, including landscaping and a new sign.

In addition, a beautiful new art sculpture was unveiled along the wall opposite the entrance sign on 15-501, which is a stainless steel replica of Carolina smilax leaves. Newland Communities commissioned Jim Gallucci, a local sculptor for more than 25 years, to create the sculpture. Gallucci currently designs...

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Protecting Our Environment – Chatlist Post 4-26-08

April 25, 2008
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Protecting Our Environment – Chatlist Post 4-26-08

Sedimentation & Erosion Control Program Wins Top State HonorEarlier this year, Chatham's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program received one of two top statewide awards at a banquet hosted by the NC Sedimentation Control Commission. The awards p...

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USA Today view on education: A nation still at risk

April 22, 2008
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Our view on education: A nation still at risk Fri Apr 18, 12:22 AM ET

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Web brings neighbors together

April 22, 2008
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I started the Chatham Chatlist listsev in 1997. Here’s highlights from an News & Observer story “Web brings neighbors together” that was published on March 19, 2003. In Chatham County, residents can use the “Chatlist,” which reaches 930 people across 700 square miles, to locate manure for fertilizing, find

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Teacher’s Advisory Committee Meeting – 2/21/2008

April 21, 2008
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Teacher’s Advisory Committee Meeting Dr. H. David Bryant, Superintendent Interim Pittsboro Elementary Media Center February 21, 2008 Valerie Powers – Bennett (Absent) Judy Ingram – North Chatham Katie Wood Palmer – Bonlee (Absent) ChrisVolkmar – Northwood High School Darlene Brady – Chatham Central High School Thelma Pike – Perry W. Harrison Harriet Sherman - Chatham Middle Jennifer Morton – Pittsboro Elementary Tom Campbell - Horton LorettaBatchelor –SAGEAcademy (Absent) Avajan

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Video: Asheville Civitan presents Robert Logan

April 15, 2008
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Found this Goggle video clip of an award presentation for Robert Logan before he left Asheville for the NCDPI position in Raleigh, NC. Superintendent Logan appears in the last eight minutes of this clip.

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Board of Education Meeting Summary – 4/14/08

April 15, 2008
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The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008, at the central office. Board Chair Kathie Russell announced Robert Logan as the new Superintendent of Chatham County Schools.  Logan will begin working in the district in early May.  Until then, a transition team will act with leadership being with assistant superintendents

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Video: Chatham BOE introduces new school superintendent

April 15, 2008
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Kathie Russell, Chatham County BOE introduces new school superintendent Robert Logan on Monday evening. Mr. Logan speaks to the assembled crowd.

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Chatham names Logan new school superintendent

April 15, 2008
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Chatham names Logan new school superintendent

The Chatham County Board of Education has selected Robert Logan, 53, as its unanimous choice to be the next Superintendent of Chatham County Schools. Logan will begin working in the district on May 15. Logan has served as the Associate Superintendent of Innovation and School Transformation with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) since

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Board of Education Meeting Agenda – 4/14

April 14, 2008
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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA WORK SESSION Central Office Board Room Monday, April 14, 2008 Open Session -- 6:00 p.m. (BOE members will likely vote to adjourn to a closed session to discuss privileged matters.) Closed Session Superintendent Announcement & Reception 6:45 p.m. Regular Open Session -- 7:30 p.m. (The public is welcome to attend this open meeting.) ** DRAFT**   Call

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Project Graduation 2008

April 10, 2008
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Project Graduation 2008

Since 1990, Project Graduation has been an annual event for graduating seniors from all three high schools. Seniors and their guests enjoy a fun-filled evening with music, games and plenty of food in a safe graduation celebration that is alcohol and drug free. This year, several "carnival games" have been added to create a more

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Performance audit of the North Carolina AIG program

April 7, 2008
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Performance audit of the North Carolina AIG program

Parents who have AIG students may be interested in reading the performance audit that was released by State Auditor Leslie Merritt. The audit takes a look at the Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) Academically or Intellectually Gifted program (AIG). Below is a majority of that report. PERFORMANCE AUDIT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN DIVISION ACADEMICALLY OR INTELLECTUALLY

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