There was a post on the Chatham Chatlist recently from Melinda at the Southern States about what a shame it was that a huge oak was cut down with the clearing of a lot on Small Street. It may be of some small consolation that I was able to obtain the …
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:33:29 -0400
From: Mia Munn
Subject: RE: Chatham Chatlist #3436 BOE changes long time meeting policy
Meg,
The BOE had a lot of discussion about changing the meeting location. Here are the reasons:
1. They are using more technology (projectors and wireless laptops) at the meetings. At some schools there have been difficulties getting it [...]
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:53:52 -0400
From: Mark Stinson
Subject: question?
Can anyone tell me where I can go to see how the lottery money is dispersed?
I saw a commercial where they collected 1 billion dollars so far. I also hear and it may or may nor be correct that the governor grabbed some of that money [...]
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:41:24 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: Elaine Nichols
Subject: City? – Town?
Wonder if everyone could please put which town or city you are talking about when telling us of some wonderful things going on in Chatham County.
I for one, do not know all the street names or business names well enough to [...]
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:42:37 -0400
From: “Laura Lauffer”
Subject: Thank you Amber
For changing the tone of the chatlist today.
You are right, there are amazing things happening in our community and you are right to point out the generosity found here.
Tami Schwerin and Lyle Estill have given so much to our community. I am always saddened [...]
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:51:50 -0400
From: Rita Marley-McKenzie
Subject: YUM!
Angelina-I just want to tell you that your homemade frozen yogurt is out of this world! It has to be the most heavenly healthy dessert I have ever put in my mouth. And, I didn’t feel guilty eating it!!! If you haven’t tried Angelina’s frozen [...]
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:59:37 -0400
From: Elaine Haidt
Subject: Reply by Sally Kost
Dear Gene:
I received the reply from Sally Kost this afternoon; fast work!
We hope it will work out for the benefit of all of us in Chatham.
You are to be congratulated for all the work you do for us .
Best wishes,
Elaine Haidt
———- Forwarded [...]
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:54:41 -0700 (PDT)
From: michele
Subject: Chatham County Artists “Strut Their Stuff” at June – July Exhibit of Master Works
Chatham County Artists “Strut Their Stuff” at June – July Exhibit of Master Works
The Chatham County Arts Gallery in downtown Pittsboro will feature “Strut Your Stuff,” an exhibit highlighting the best pieces our [...]
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:22:46 -0400
From: susan difranco
Subject: thank you
I am writing to the chatlist to send a thank you to the schools of Perry Harrison and Northwood highschool. Thank you to the wonderful teachers and staff that I have known at Perry Harrison since there doors first opened.
I had two daughters go through [...]
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 07:33:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Meg Miller
Subject: BOE changes long time meeting policy
Does anyone know why the Board of Education has decided to stop having regular meetings at the individual schools? Next year all regular meetings will be held at SAGE. Really sorry to see this happen. One more buffer between [...]
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:19:31 -0400
From: Amber Walsh
Subject: Good things going on here in Chatham
There’s often a lot of negative talk about our local surroundings, but today I’d like to discuss some “good things” that may get overlooked with all of the daily bickering & chatter.
I’ve had the opportunity of working with several local [...]
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 03:15:35 -0400
From: Dave Cohen
Subject: Those $%! Bees and Woodpeckers
For those of you who had their houses punched up by carpenter bees, it’s now getting worse as woodpeckers go after the larva (?) in the holes.
I believe I found a solution to that problem at least, and it’s cheap – float [...]
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:48:38 -0400
From: Mia Munn
Subject: RE: Chatham Chatlist #3439 About BOE Meetings and schools…
Jeff,
I’m pretty sure that the level of technology at a K-4 or K-8 school is different than at a high school, and I think that is appropriate. I don’t know if all of the elementary or K-8 schools [...]
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:29:57 -0400
From: Al Cooke
Subject: Re: reports of a rabid fox in Fearrington
Re: reports of a rabid fox in Fearrington
Such reports must always be taken seriously. It’s also reasonable to question the reliability of the report. There are likely non-rabid foxes also. And when they are raising young, the need to [...]
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:44:17 -0400
From: “Amber Walsh”
Subject: Summer Programs @ Your Local Library
Are you looking for a great way to keep your child reading this summer?
Looking for something to do with the kids during those dog days of summer?
Interested in FREE programs for your child to participate in?
Look no further than your local [...]
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:01:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: HONEYCUTT
Subject: Fears of rabid fox –resp- Ted Bonus
Ted expressed a concern that may be shared by many reguarding rabid critters in the county.
As for “mace” being a deterant to rabid animals it might be effective but I would much prefer to have a stout walking stick were [...]
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:29:52 -0400
From: Jeff Lane
Subject: About BOE Meetings and schools…
On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 13:44, Chatham Chatlist wrote:
1. They are using more technology (projectors and wireless laptops) at the meetings. At some schools there have been difficulties getting it set up, as well as the staff having to drag [...]
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:20:06 -0400
From: Wolf, Martha
Subject: Rabid fox
Instead of mace, carry hornet stray. If you get the face, it’s about the same effect. The spray stream is much longer, makes a louder noise, and the spray is more visible… just more scary all around ;*).
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:03:00 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Regular shmo
Subject: Thank you for remembering the little person
“Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:27:38 -0400
From: “ruby”
Subject: response to Mark
Mark……..in your heart of hearts, you have the answer to your own wonderings. The ones who are struggling to keep it together these days wake up to [...]
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:32:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Meg Miller
Subject: Northwood Needs
Hi all,
The good news is Northwood is growing with a new ARTS wing, new science labs, new concession stand/ bathroom @ entrance to gym and the best staff around!! We can’t express our appreciation enough to the BOE/BOC for realizing the need and working [...]