Chatlist Chatters

Yes Virginia, there is a Siler City Central Business District
[Nov. 24, 2007] For those of you who laugh at the idea of Siler City having a central business district, you obviously haven't been visiting on third Friday's. On the third Friday of each month, the NC Arts Incubator is hosting a gallery walk. There are street musicians, a new bakery, a coffee shop and a restaurant open, and multiple new art galleries. Farmer's Alliance store is even open. The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each third Friday. By Jean Vollrath

Goodbye Ann Hart
[Nov. 15, 2007] I just saw where Ann Hart is "retiring" as our superintendent. Let's put it in words I understand - it's quitting. It's quitting with a month's notice. It's quitting with our tests scores lower and morale in the gutter. She's moving on to bigger and better; just as most education administrators do these days. Retiring is not what I'd call it. By Meg Miller

And now, back to Piggly Wiggly
[Nov. 13, 2007] Many chatlisters have written that Piggly Wiggly is there to serve those who cannot afford to shop in stores such as Harris Teeter and Chatham MarketPlace. And decades ago, Piggly Wiggly was created to supply special types of Southern foods not available elsewhere. By Nardella A. Booko

Fuel-up program meets needs
[Nov. 13, 2007] This is in response to Steve Candelori's post from Chatlist #2967 in regard to the Fuel-Up program. "How do government school officials and administrators embark on a program such as Fuel-Up when they should be focusing on educating, something that needs attention." By Rita Marley-McKenzie

A new outlook
[Nov. 12, 2007] I have lived in Chapel Hill for 27 years and have seen many changes - some better and some not so good. The one thing I know is that Chapel Hill and Orange County have grown too fast and furiously. My husband and I purchased several acres in Chatham County several years ago. We planned on selling our big home here and moving to the "country". As of today, we are still here, in a too large home just waiting for a sale. By Sue Conner

Is having a Northwood prom in Sanford a good idea?
[Nov. 8, 2007] Northwood High School has decided to hold it's prom in Sanford. In the past it's been in Durham and most recently at Fearrington. Fearrington was deemed too expensive at $70 ticket, which included food, favors, venue, and DJ - basically the works. By Meg Miller

Are laptops a waste of money?
[Nov. 5, 2007] Any parents out there actually ask their high school kids what they use the MILLIONS of dollars worth of computers purschased a few years back for. Is it for anything they couldn't use a book or hand out for? Is it worth the time it takes to get the computers out, log on...wait, because they are slow-so- slow? What is that altogether? Fifteen minutes of wasted instructional time. So in order to make it worthwhile you have to use them for at least 30 minutes, or what's the point? By Meg Miller

The wicked web we weave
[Nov. 5, 2007] First to Gene, Thank you for making this thought and discussion venue possible. You do a pretty good job of monitoring the comments, especially considering your real job. We need this method of communication. It fits our lifestyles and communication styles. Some people have a hard time expressing themselves without sounding offensive to some listeners. Being kind can be tricky when one is passionate. By Dan Cahoon

Concerns and clarifications about the Chatham County Coalition For Homeownership
[Nov. 4, 2007] Let me begin by saying-this is not a “For” or “Against” post. I just have a couple of concerns and clarifications I felt needed to be brought to the attention of the chatlist. I, too, received not one, but four of the same glossy flyers in the mail trying to get me to vote no on the Land Transfer Tax. I looked at the fine print at the bottom, and it says it was paid for by the Chatham Coalition for Homeownership. Who is this group? I had never heard of them before. By Rita Marley-McKenzie

It's time we end the Pittsboro spray site lease
[Nov. 4, 2007] When I first heard that there was a special meeting called for by Town Board Members, Chris Walker, Gene Brooks, and Clinton Bryan, I thought that just maybe we were finally going to take some action on Pittsboro’s water and sewer crises, or better yet, that the $50,000 land use planning process was at long last going to be discussed. That turned
out to be hope against hope. By James Hinkley

I won't have to pay the Land Transfer Tax
[Nov. 4, 2007] Not to be pushy, but there is a lot of disinformation out there about this "tax". I hope you will vote this Tuesday and will vote yes for the Land Transfer Tax. It is a tax I will never have to pay because I live here all ready. And if we ever sell our house and property, the buyer will pay the percentage, just like closing costs. By Peter Theye

Chatham County LTT "Welcome Wagon"
[Nov. 2, 2007] I'm impressed with everyone that wants to get on the Welcome Wagon for all the new folks coming into our county and donate .4% of their property sale every time they sell their property so these new people can have new and better schools. Why should they wait until their property sells...why not just give the county a hefty donation now and show a real welcome to them. By Al Wyllie

Don't hate "the Pig"
[Oct. 29, 2007] Just what is everyone's problem? If most of the chatlists are not political, then new things in and around Pittsboro are being stomped on. We were not promised a rose garden anywhere or anytime in our lives. Why can't people who do not like something new happening in and around Pittsboro, just stay in their homes and shop on the internet, or either move and build yourselves a place where you can build it like you want it, shop where you want to, have conversations with who you want to and where you want to? By Wanda Farrell

Pigs and hoodlums. Oh my!
[Oct. 29, 2007] Oh my... I am astounded at the reactions to the "Pig" now residing in the shopping center from our beloved "open minded, kind and compassionate" neighbors. It's amazing that the reactions have been so vitriolic. By Jeff Lane