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
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Celebrate Chatham Habitat’s 20th Birthday with us!
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.
Sitting at stoplights is lousy traffic flow
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
Women’s Rock Retreat Week-end at Celebrity Dairy!
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
My favorite thrift and discount shopping
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
Chatham County Fair Opens Wednesday September 30th
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
The problem with roundabouts here in the US
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
The problem with roundabouts here in the US
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
Taking positive action
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
Taking positive action
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
Thanks to Lee Pollard
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
In response to Cole Park Plaza
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
Gas prices at Cole Park
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
Roundabouts create really lousy traffic flows
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
Pittsboro’s First Sunday
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:55:38 -0700 (PDT) From: John Fesperman Subject: Pittsboro’s First Sunday Pittsboro’s First Sunday October 4th  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.
Hopes and Dreams: Growing Up at Shakori Hills
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
Voller’s Pittsboro Express Bus will end world hunger and bring us world peace
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
Barry Rhodes out of Siler City is a top-notch plumber
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
I need advice on a good cell phone provider in Chatham
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
Merritts Chapel BBQ and brunswick stew supper
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