Well, yes. They can. And quite easily. Recently, I ran across a great article (http://www.collectiveroots.org/benefits_of_parks) describing the economic, social and health benefits of parks. I'd encourage anyone interested in the topic to read it. ...
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:47:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Meg Miller Subject: AP exams ARE important! wow. That is surprising and very disappointing news concerning the placement of spring break right before AP exams.Almost as surprising as the scheduling NW did which puts all but one of the AP exams in the spring.. I understand
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:09:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Linda Bienvenue Subject: Immigrants report crime too So, Chatham County’s “leadership” is being pragmatic when they decide that the Sheriffs should not spend their time enforcing the law (ICE), to give them the time to arrest those who “break” the law (burglars, drug dealers, etc.), when
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:43:55 -0400 From: pthomas Subject: Insurance for inexperienced drivers I totally agree with regular schmo about her views on inexperienced drivers. I believe in children working and paying for part of their own insurance. My daughter started working in tobacco when she was 13, and saved money for her car insurance
Well, let me qualify that. Kiwanis Park was featured in a Polish print magazine recently. Since I don't actually read Polish; the text may actually read: "Most Idiotic Parks in America" or something along those lines, but judging by the other photos in...
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:22:56 -0700 (PDT) From: Meg Miller Subject: You got me! The other day I received an email entitled “comments on your post” and like a boob I opened it. It was linked through an old post I made to the chatlist, back in 2007 and there were all sorts of strange
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:41:18 -0400 From: Joy Hewett Subject: library While libraries across the country are cutting services, our county commissioners have teamed up with the community college to enlarge our library. (It may even create a few jobs!) For the improvement in the library many of us are quite glad, but I
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:01:48 -0400 (EDT) From: regular schmo Subject: Insurance for new drivers I am in complete agreement with the insurance company for charging more for new drivers. Happened to me, happened to you, happens to everyone. I paid half and my father paid half. Of course I started driving when I
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:38:17 -0400 From: “William \”Chip\” Pate” Subject: Chatham BOE Sabotages Students It’s hard to believe that community leaders elected and appointed to promote educational excellence would sabotage the students they’re supposed to serve, but that’s precisely what Chatham County school officials and the Board of Education have done. And apparently they
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:36:08 -0400 From: Phyllis Thomas Subject: Good Heating/ AC I have had a wonderful relationship with A-1 Heating and Cooling. Their prices are competitive, and I purchased the maintenance contract. They have been completely prompt and attentive, and the people that come out have always been extremely nice. The phone number is 919-837-5467. The company is
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:11:40 -0400 From: Susan Giles Subject: Fwd: N. C. Wildlife Update On Sept 8, Chatham County citizens can express concerns regarding wildlife issues at the CCCC. Please see schedule and add to ChatList. Susan Giles, retired, NC WRC ———- Forwarded message ———- From: Wildlife News – Do Not Reply <WildlifeNews@ncwildlife.org> Date: Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 8:33
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:06:44 -0400 From: Nick Meyer Subject: Anonymous trashing To the not so gentle, Another anonymous ad hominem attack was launched yesterday on the chatlist by (Mr? Ms?) “Ima Lone”. The target was Lyle Estill. No matter what you think of Lyle’s opinions ( I happen to mostly agree with them, including about the
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:41:49 -0400 (EDT) From: doug berg Subject: Immigrants report crime, too A writer suggests that the Chatham leadership does not question immigration status out of a belief in some right to immigrate “undodumentedly.” (July 14, post #15) I would imagine, however, the real reason is a bit more mundane and
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:36:24 GMT From: Pam Cash-Roper Subject: Offer for cheaper biofuel by Lyle Estill I do not personally know this man BUT it seems to me he has made a generous offer of lower fuel costs for the Bookmobile. I can not see what his past public or private appearances have to
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:58:29 -0400 From: Rita Marley-McKenzie Subject: Thanks to Lee Pollard and Computer Therapy I want to take a moment to sincerely thank Lee Pollard and Computer Therapy Inc for donating computers and laptops to Chatham foster youth. These computers allow students to learn new skills, complete homework assignments, take online
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:22:12 -0400 From: everyday krauser Subject: RE:Subject: cell phone service My experiences with multiple providers has always lead me back to Verizon. They may lack the EyePhone’s but they make up for it in coverage. Im currently on a blackberry curve i picked up at our local radio
A while back I invited Michael Kirschman from Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation speak about the True Value of Parks & Recreation. Michael gives this presentation to packed crowds at conferences around the country so we were very lucky to h...
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:27:43 -0400 From: Tom West Subject: Sally Kost frequently sought to fiddle with meeting minutes. Seems like Chatham Coalition member and Chatham County Commission chairman has a problem with what she says being put in the public record. Sally Kost frequently sought to fiddle with meeting
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:24:59 -0400 From: Mari Trosclair Subject: Chickens in the neighborhood The requests from home buyers to be able to raise chickens or goats in neighborhoods has greatly increased in the last few years. Some developers have recorded covenants to allow chickens (rarely allow a rooster) to
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:26:22 -0400 From: Jeff Lane Subject: It prevents politicians from back tracking when they’re caught in lies The problem with Verbatim Minutes is that it prevents politicians from back tracking when they’re caught in lies (or mis-statements as they like to call them). Personally, I applaud the