Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:55:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: Trace and Patricia Swayze
Subject: Round about
The round about like the one at the Pittsboro courthouse is a problem because no one uses their turn signals. I am from East Texas and we had the same problems until it was mandatory to use turn signals, which only [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:58:14 -0400
From: Bett Essen
Subject: Celebrate Chatham Habitat’s 20th Birthday with us!
Chatham Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its 20th year, with events scheduled throughout the month of October. You are invited to join us! Nearly 100 families across the county have left sub-standard housing behind – that alone is worth celebrating. [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:40:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Darryl Wally
Subject: Sitting at stoplights is lousy traffic flow.
Joy Hewett says, ” roundabouts create really lousy traffic flows.”
This can’t be farther from the truth.
They are the most efficient means possible for handling intersecting and merging traffic flow.
Setting at stoplights is lousy traffic flow.
I fail to understand [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:48:00 -0400
From: Beth Turner
Subject: Women’s Rock Retreat Week-end at Celebrity Dairy!
Girls Rock NC has scheduled our annual (soon to be bi-annual, we hope) Women’s Rock Retreat Weekend for October 23-25, 2009.
This retreat will be held at Celebrity Dairy Goat Farm and B&B. We’ll
arrive Friday night, get to know each [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:12:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: stephanie talbott
Subject: Thrift and discount shopping (my favorite sport)
I am responding to Lawrence’s question regarding thrift shops/discount shopping in the area. I recommend the Habitat for Humanity shops (on hwy 64, just west of the Pittsboro Circle), and the PTA thrift shop (just east of the [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:39:43 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: mellison
Subject: Chatham County Fair Opens Wednesday September 30th!
Come One! Come All! to the Chatham County Fair. Fall is definitely in the air. Cotton candy, rides, funnel cake, agricultural and farm exhibits, family fun for all. The Chatham County Fair is Bigger and Better each year. Come on [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:28:45 -0400
From: mary51802
Subject: The problem with roundabouts here in the US
The problem with roundabouts here in the US is that they are not used properly. Every corner is to keep flowing slowly to blend traffic so it is a continuous flow. You are not supposed to stop 100%. People [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:28:45 -0400
From: mary51802
Subject: The problem with roundabouts here in the US
The problem with roundabouts here in the US is that they are not used properly. Every corner is to keep flowing slowly to blend traffic so it is a continuous flow. You are not supposed to stop 100%. People [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:06:02 -0400
From: Claire Kane
Subject: taking positive action
Anyone, a-n-y-o-n-e, who has dreams and ideas that cannot be achieved in the short term, but still takes action is vulnerable to the “delusions of grandeur” accusation. Yet, where would we be without big picture thinkers? Our forebears dreamt big. The [...]
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:06:02 -0400
From: Claire Kane
Subject: taking positive action
Anyone, a-n-y-o-n-e, who has dreams and ideas that cannot be achieved in the short term, but still takes action is vulnerable to the “delusions of grandeur” accusation. Yet, where would we be without big picture thinkers? Our forebears dreamt big. The [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: LISA VAN BUREN
Subject: Thanks to Lee Pollard
Many thanks are due to Lee Pollard for his gracious donation of time and 2 computers to The students at Our Neighborhood School and Pizzeria in Pittsboro. They will now be able to go online, print documents and other things [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:37:47 -0400
From: jgmvhm
Subject: In response to Cole Park Plaza
It is really upsetting when people take it upon themselves to bash something, they no nothing about.? My family built Cole Park Plaza back in the 80’s. The land it was built upon was owned by the Cole family, part of my [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:09:14 EDT
From: Ed Williams
Subject: gas prices
Cole Park may be going downhill, but – surprise – the gas prices in the area are now better than the area I previously recommended, which was West Main St. in Carrboro from Weaver Street out to the 54 intersection. Today, around Cole Park, the [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:51:22 -0400
From: Joy Hewett
Subject: roundabout
The roundabouts create really lousy traffic flows, and I am sorry to see that one is being put in for the new library and along 87, with the life of several trees being part of the cost. I avoid the one at the courthouse [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:55:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Fesperman
Subject: Pittsboro’s First Sunday
Pittsboro’s First Sunday
October 4th Â
12:00 noon- 4:00pm
First Sunday offers a nice, leisurely wander through the unique shops & galleries of Historic Pittsboro, NC. Wonderful dining at
several local eateries, and the chance to browse the offerings of a great mix of artists and craftsfolk. [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:08:00 -0400
From: Shakori Hills
Subject: Hopes and Dreams: Growing Up at Shakori Hills
Silk Hope, NC – There is something special about that first live music experience. As a kid, seeing that music is not just something that happens, but something that takes time, dedication, and practice, and that it is something [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:32:18 -0400
From: Randy E
Subject: Voller’s Pittsboro Express Bus will end world hunger and bring us world peace
When asked what payoff we might see from the Pittsboro Express Randy Voller responded -
I would imagine in no particular order:
Enhanced property values
Wage increases
Lower unemployment
More workers covered by insurance (better jobs)
Greater velocity of capital [...]
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:40:59 -0400
From: Robin McCarty
Subject: RE: Plumber
Barry Rhodes out of Siler City is a top-notch plumber. He did great work for us in our old home!
It’s been over 5 year, but I think he replaced the hardware in our shower. It was perfect! He placed a [...]
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:53:07 -0400
From: Mark Stinson
Subject: I need advice on cell phones
I was a very content Alltel customer. Verizon has been difficult to deal with, they offered me an upgrade and only after I got the upgrade did I find out they charge a month in advance on the new phone even [...]
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:33:18 -0400
From: Steve Hawkins
Subject: Merritts Chapel BBQ and brunswick stew supper
It’s Fall and the area churches are firing up their pig cookers. We at Merritts Chapel UMC are very proud to offer the community our BBQ pork
and brunswick stew supper (all You can eat for $8.00 adult and $5.00 [...]