A few updates from the end of the school year at Northwood, some summer arts opportunities, and a new report I want to recommend to you over the summer…
First, congratulations to senior Andrew Southerland, Northwood’s recipient of the John Phillip Sousa Award. Created in 1955, the award honors the top student in a high-school band 
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Summer Updates
BCBS does cover Chiropractic services if Chiropractor is in network
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:32:55 -0400 From: mary Subject: new post re Chiropractors I have worked at a Chiropractors office and yes BCBS does cover Chiropractic services if he or she is in network. They have to be credentialed through BCBS. Every insurance even Medicare covers Chiropractic to some degree if they participate with the company. Dr Hecht
Response from Northwood High Booster Club: No affiliation with “School Booster Company”
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:28:17 -0400 From: Darcey Moore Subject: Response to NHS Booster Club Kathy Morris I am the current VP for NHS athletic boosters club. NHS Athletic Boosters does not have a phone soliciting campaign going on. We do not solicit funds from local business by phone. We believe in face to face conversations with the
Pittsboro Community House Looking Good: Let’s Dance!
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:49:55 -0400 From: Kim Calhoun Subject: PBO Community House Looking Good: Let’s Dance! I was delighted to hear (and see thanks to the link with photos) about the new renovations at the PBO Community House. I really look forward to enjoying the beautifications at the next PBO Community DANCE Jam on AUGUST 22nd (we’ve
NC driving regulations were changed to accommodate drivers who drive slowly in the left lane
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:10:02 -0500 From: Tom Glendinning Subject: Driving This controversial topic has raised comments. The NC driving regulations were changed to accommodate drivers who drive slowly in the left lane. It is now legal to pass on the right, whereas this move was not permitted years ago. Legislators and patrolmen throwing up hands saying ‘problem
I am so proud of my daughter
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:18:44 -0400 From: Mark Stinson Subject: My Daughter My daughter Chelsie was accepted to UNCG. She graduated as an Honor Graduate, North Carolina State Scholar with Beta club and Avid under her belt and participation in volleyball and soft ball from Chatham Central High School. She was one of only 15 students in
I had a very bad experience with poison ivy.
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:06:35 -0400 From: Laura Young Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #3445 Poison Ivy I had a very bad experience with poison ivy. It looked like I had 3rd degree burns, My mom bought me 4 quarts of honey suppposedly made from poison ivy. I still get it occasionally but not nearly as severe. I
That chiropracter isn’t participating in Blue Cross network
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:29:00 -0400 From: Donna Kelly Subject: that chiropracter isn’t participating in their network While I also have a number of concerns about Blue Cross I did want to clarify a point made in the last chat list. If Blue Cross won’t cover the treatment by a local chiropracter it’s because that chiropracter isn’t participating
State Health Care Plan is Self-Funded
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:19:46 -0400 From: Victoria Thomas Subject: State Plan is Self-Funded Unfortunately, health care is costly and confusing. The main reason our costs are so high is that 80% of the issues we face are Preventable. Obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes (90-95% are type 2). Lifestyle is the cause. What most folks may
“School Booster Company” rip-off?
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:17:34 -0400 From: Kathy Morris Subject: “School Booster” rip-off? Has any other local business owner experienced a problem with this outfit? Some time ago, I was called by someone claiming to represent Northwood High School, asking if I wanted to place an ad on their 2009 Spring Sports Poster. I’ve done similar
Sue Wilson is a great dulcimer player
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:42:49 EDT From: Kathy Gaddis Subject: Sue Wilson she is great www.SueWilsonDulcimer.com Sue Wilson is great , She plays for some very special people at Careview Resthome in Snow Camp , we love her and the music is superb, her music is outstanding ,You want be disappointed. Kathy Gaddis
There are a whole bunch of left turns on 15-501
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:38:57 -0400 From: leela ellis Subject: Left Turns on 15-501 As you drive along 15-501 between CVS and Pittsboro, count the number of exits to the left. There is a WHOLE BUNCH OF LEFT TURNS. A driver who needs to turn left, has to drive in the left lane in order to do so.
You want to talk about other people offending you
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:30:08 -0400 (EDT) From: Jenn Subject: M/D comment Meg, That just went too far! You want to talk about other people offending you. What goes around comes around and you shouldn’t even be on or read the chatlist. I can’t believe you would even say something like that period. This is a free country
Clarification and then no comment
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:09:30 EDT From: Jones Park Subject: Clarification and then no comment I believe my comments about First Citizens were misinterpreted. If you are traveling and the credit card accepts your charges, then why not let you know if there is potential cancellation, especially if you are someone who has always paid on
15-501 driving
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:56:13 -0400 (EDT) From: carole henry Subject: 15-501 driving Not only do they think the speed limit is suppose to be the minimum speed, they tail gate cars going 60 mph and over in the left lane. All kinds including woman with children in the cars, speeding and tailgating at high speeds while
Need a time out?
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:29:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Jennifer Gillis Subject: Need a time out? People, people, people. . .what flew up your britches??!! Really, it’s getting to the point that a person has to put on a suit of armor before reading the chatlist anymore. Can’t we get back to requests and recommendations instead of all
Turn even the most mundane subject into an “us-versus-them” issue
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:34:42 -0400 From: Steve Cornelison Subject: Here we go again… Lurking around every corner is someone just waiting to turn even the most mundane subject into an “us-versus-them” issue. >Subject: The poor driving in this STATE?? > >The poor driving in this STATE?? What a generalization you make. >I really am offended every time one of you
Newsweek.com Publishes ‘My Turn’ Piece on Late-Term Abortion
"The Case For Legal Late-Term Abortions," by Jim Buie, Newsweek.com "Abortion wasn't an option for my parents, but raising my severely retarded brother nearly destroyed our family." It is sparking interesting comments. I wrote the piece not so much to advocate for late-term abortion but because I think the public debate has lacked realism. Few people seem to understand the personal and societal price to be paid when choice -- even late-term choice -- is eliminated. In the United States, only Kansas allows doctors to abort fetuses after 20 weeks. If you believe late-term abortion should be illegal, then...
Experience the Briar Chapel Lifestyle
Throughout the year, Briar Chapel invites my clients to amazing events that give them a taste of what life is like in the community. Past events have included a Sustainable Living Event that featured a cooking demonstration by executive chef of The Fearrington House Restaurant and Country Inn as well as a Wellness Event with the University of North Carolina Wellness Center.
Most recently, we celebrated the 17th annual National Trails Day with guided tours of the trail system in Briar Chapel by the Triangle Off-Road Cyclists (TORC) followed by a...
Pittsboro Community House Gets a Facelift
If you’ve travelled down Thompson Street lately you’ve probably noticed the flurry of activity at the Community House.First, period arts and crafts lighting has been installed to match the 1930’s era in which the house was constructed. The existi...