Chatham Journal Weekly: Opinion

UNC's Park and Rip off zone

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT

I live in Chatham County and use the UNC Commuter Alternative Program (CAP). Earlier this spring a bunch of cars had their catalytic converters stolen at the Chatham Park & Ride lot. My truck's catalytic converter was almost completely cut off when someone apparently interrupted the thief and he fled.

Sevin can be highy toxic to honey bees

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 11:46:00 GMT

Pesticides are intended to control pests. They can also kill indiscriminately. This is extremely true of Sevin dust. Sevin dust is highly toxic to honey bees. Sevin dust is one of the most toxic insecticides to the honey bee.

Chatham County Together can help with the 504 process

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 04:21:00 GMT

Chatham County Together has a Family Advocate program that helps families navigate the IEP/504 process and helps to locate services for your child. Call them at (919)542-5155.

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Chatham does not have a good plan for “504″ students

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 04:13:00 GMT

One of my children is disabled and as a result has difficulty with the current method of education at his school. I am a teacher and so well versed in the laws that protect individuals with disabilities (not to mention having a child with a disability).

I am so messed up and frazzled these days

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 04:08:00 GMT

My life is falling apart and I need assistance from the community at large. After reading the recent “stolen dog” drama, I needed to put in my need for someone to “steal” my two bad dogs. They eat cats (which I need around to keep me sane) and chickens (I just like them and want a flock) and occasionally good friends (well one of them has bitten 5 of my good friends).

Tick sticks help during tick season

Thu, 25 Jun 2008 17:37:00 GMT

Here's the tick stick story: While our home was being built, I used the Chatham Chatlist to ask people how to deal with the ticks. Getting guinea hens was the number one piece of advice, but someone emailed me about making "tick sticks."

Chatham County leads group meets on Tuesdays

Tue, 23 Jun 2008 00:59:00 GMT

If you are a small or big business owner and would like an opportunity to promote your business, consider coming to our Chatham County Leads Group which meets at Our Neighborhood School every Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Gandhi and Churchill - The lessons they could teach

Mon, 22 Jun 2008 02:50:00 GMT

Here is my nomination for every college or university that sponsors a campus-wide book for students and faculty to read and discuss together: “Gandhi & Churchill: The Epic Rivalry that Destroyed an Empire and Forged Our Age,” a new book by Arthur Herman.

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Our State Magazine

Is the PTA Thrift Shop being ripped off?

Sun, 21 Jun 2008 23:53:00 GMT

I was dropping off some things this weekend at the new PTA Thrift Shop in PBO, and was there before the store was open. So I went over to the drop box in the parking lot, and started unloading. There was an older woman sitting in a car near the drop box, and as I approached she said “I’ll take that.”

Swimming pool would serve Chatham residents

Sun, 21 Jun 2008 23:38:00 GMT

The idea of a pool in Pittsboro which could serve Chatham county is of great interest to me. It could benefit those who need exercise - children, adults, retirees, alike - and provide a way to cool off on hot summer days. The YMCA working with county government and maybe even the community college could be a great way to pool resources for a much needed improvement to our area. (Pardon the pun).

On Tim Russert

Wed, 17 Jun 2008 14:42:00 GMT

The unexpected death of veteran journalist Tim Russert, moderator of the nation’s most watched television news program on Sunday mornings, MEET THE PRESS, is a significant loss to the journalistic world, but a greater loss to the American public. Tim was a valiant servant and guardian of the public trust; as it is a journalist’s call to be.

North Carolina's greatest Confederate general

Wed, 17 Jun 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Who was the greatest North Carolina general in the Civil War? Wait a minute, you say, we don’t play those games anymore. You think it’s time we put aside our glorifying the horrible Civil War that tore our country into two factions that waged war on each other for four terrible years.

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NC Book Watch
Our State Magazine

Gratitude

Tue, 16 Jun 2008 02:29:00 GMT

I just did this with a friend and recommend it to all. My friend and I told each other what we were thankful for. It got pretty philosophical at times (maybe it was the heat), but was a worthwhile exercise and helped put into perspective many community issues.

Spinning the presidency

Sun, 14 Jun 2008 03:38:00 GMT

Throughout this most exciting Presidential election cycle, the pundits and would-be pundits have presumed to fashion a President for the American people. It is rather insulting that these so called learned people consider us to be so malleable, we can not objectively and astutely choose a leader for our country. However, the dichotomous
closeness of the contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination portends a disturbing phenomenon; the pundits could be right.

Let Us Be! One last thought about MickyD’s

Sat, 13 Jun 2008 05:45:00 GMT

If we let the Golden Arches into Pittsboro, what will come in next — a salad bar? Who speaks against the exploitation, intimidation, and outright slaughter of millions of creatures of color – the color green – the color orange – the color purple — the color yellow? I do.