Chatham health department offers guidance on swine flu for children's summer programs
[Jun. 22, 2009] Even though it is summertime and the school year has ended, youth are still at risk of contracting the swine flu. The H1N1 flu doesn’t fall into the regular flu season, which usually lasts from November through March. This is why it is important for parents, vacation Bible school teachers, day and overnight camp employees, and other groups working with young people during the summer to pay attention to H1N1 symptoms to stop the spread of the disease. [In Living]

Chevrolet Traverse gets “very good” overall rating in Consumer Reports’ tests of midsized, luxury Suvs
[Jun. 22, 2009] With a “Very Good” overall test score, the new Chevrolet Traverse now ranks third in Consumer Reports’ ranking of 18 midsized SUVs with three rows of seats. The only other SUVs in that category that outpoint it are Toyota’s Highlander and Highlander Hybrid. [In Living]

Suggestions for summer reading - and viewing
[Jun. 22, 2009] It is summertime again and time to put aside a few books for vacation reading. Let me share some suggestions from books I have been reading to prepare for UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch’s new season beginning on Sunday, July 5, at 5 pm. By D. G. Martin [In Opinion]
Also: NC Book Watch
Also: Our State Magazine

Pittsboro's historic Community House gets a facelift
[Jun. 21, 2009] If you’ve traveled down Thompson Street lately you’ve probably noticed the flurry of activity at the Community House. First, period arts and crafts lighting has been installed to match the 1930’s era in which the house was constructed. The existing ceiling fans have been patinated and their shades have been replaced to more closely match the new chandeliers. By Paul Horne [In News]
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Cary Allred's burial ovation
[Jun. 21, 2009] You remember Marc Antony’s speech from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, beginning with: “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” Should it be this way for Cary Allred, whose recent political suicide and resignation from the state house of representatives was the center of attention in the state’s political news last month? By D. G. Martin [In Opinion]
Also: NC Book Watch
Also: Our State Magazine

We cancelled our satellite service and are watching over the air HDTV
[Jun. 21, 2009] This is in response to the Chatham Chatlist conversations regarding digital tv conversion. My husband made his own antenna for about $5 that he put in our attic. It is working wonderfully with our LCD HDTV and an older TV with the converter box. By Justice Mansour [In Opinion]

Chatham County Republicans seek volunteers to help Habitat For Humanity
[Jun. 21, 2009] On Saturday August 29, 2009 Chatham County Republicans will volunteer a day of Service to help Habitat for Humanity. We will be working in the Chatham Oaks Subdivision in Pittsboro. The day will begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm. We plan to have two shifts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. By Brian Bock [In Opinion]

Consumer Reports digital camera tests reveal four standout brands for Point-and-Shoot: Canon, Casio, Panasonic and Samsung
[Jun. 21, 2009] Consumer Reports latest testing of 54 point-and-shoot digital camera models found four brands continue to perform better than others year after year, according to Consumer Reports first ever analysis of point-and-shoot brands regularly tested. Canon, Casio, Panasonic, and Samsung offer the best chance of getting a superior performer, even if the camera was not tested by Consumer Reports. By contrast, Olympus has been the brand least likely to be a top performer. [In Living]

Potato, corn and cherry tomato salad with basil dressing
[Jun. 21, 2009] If you need inspiration to find a dish that stands up to the heat, author Debbie Moose has a new book out called, simply enough, "Potato Salad: 65 Recipes from Classic to Cool" (Wiley Hardcover, $16.95). An easy and refreshing potato salad recipe to try, Potato, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing, comes from Carol Reuss in Pittsboro, N.C., who got the recipe from a neighbor, Cynthia Jones. [In Living]