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Chatham school board has a tough job this year[Mar. 13, 2010] Reading the list of cuts the Chatham County Board of Education will have to make this year is tough. Please remember it's tougher for them. We have all had to make changes to our lifestyles and do without, some more than others and that is not different with Chatham County schools. Jobs will be lost and that's a hard choice these board members will make.
By Meg Miller Chatham tax survey was unscientific[Mar. 12, 2010] I too felt the Chatham tax survey was unscientific with its pre-question "narrative" post on the chatlist and leading questions. It would have been much improved with a neutral party creating the questions in an un-biased way. There really was no way to quantify the data collected.
By Rita Marley-McKenzie
Surveys like the Chatham tax survey help keep those that care informed[Mar. 7, 2010] My opinion is that Tom is being unfairly criticized for posting the survey. Tom has been a wealth of knowledge and information for the chatlist. I admire him. I think he is well within his right to post the survey. And as I would suspect, there will be those out there that wish taxpayers wouldn't pay attention to what our elected officials are doing with our money.
By Steve Candelori
I appreciate the effort behind the Chatham taxpayer survey[Mar. 6, 2010] I greatly appreciate the effort behind the survey, though I did find some of the yes/no type questions at the end rather difficult to answer mainly because the issue presented is much more complex than just a yes/no reply.
By Michael E. Burke
Survey of Chatham taxpayers is one-sided[Mar. 6, 2010] While I applaud anyone who asks for accountability in government, I have to comment on Tom Glendinning's survey. I took the survey, and found it to be very one sided, especially the last question. An unbiased survey would have included more boxes for "need more information".
By Janet Place
Boom and bust cycle in Chatham County development[Jan. 26, 2010] Wally Kaufman's post on the Chatham Chatlist (1/18/2010) rebutted claims in the Independent Weekly newspaper about developments in Chatham County and the effects of the building cycle. I praise Wally for being involved after years of residency elsewhere. His dedication is equaled to that of Wade Barber Sr., who worked on Chatham business up to the time he died.
By Tom Glendinning
Archie closing Pittsboro Appliance shop[Jan. 18, 2010] It is indeed sad to hear that Archie is closing his store on Hillsboro Street. There are no others like him. Service with a smile and most of the time a good laugh. He madel our problem seem simple once we had explained what was wrong.
By Thurman Maness
Ain't it a crime[Jan. 18, 2010] On December 20, the owner of a downtown Pittsboro business posted on the Chatlist: "Beggars and Choosers is closing after Christmas." "The store was robbed the day of the street fair. We were hit hard and it has taken the joy out of working and I need to take a break to get my groove back." The same day, I heard a rumor that Chatham Marketplace had been robbed.
By David Ismay
Goodbye to Archie and Pittsboro Appliance[Jan. 16, 2010] January is turning out to be a very sad month for downtown Pittsboro. Pam Smith and family did business at Beggars & Choosers for 32 years until earlier this month when they closed the store. Pittsboro Appliance is closing at the end of the month after 27 years of service to our town and beyond.
By Lesley Landis
Colonel Gerald Totten - The passing of a hero[Jan. 15, 2010] I am, as I know many others are, greatly saddened by the loss of Colonel Totten. It has been my privilege to know him and work with him. I pray that God will look upon him and be kind to him, and give him peace. As a fellow veteran, I honor his service to our nation and the uniform he wore with pride and valor. Being a former Marine, he is part of a legacy known and respected around the world, of legendary courage, honor, and sacrifice in the defense of freedom.
By Karl Ernst
Chatham Socials group plans an Escape Day[Jan. 11, 2010] What is "Escape Day"? This is something new that I'm bringing to Chatham Socials group. The idea came to me after my own personal experiences along with a few emails I have received in the past that some of you prefer not to surround yourself in an atmosphere that revolves around food or the problems that just take us down during the week. Maybe your concern about your health and how you look.
By Daniel Salgado II
Chatham County already has a 9/11 memorial[Dec. 26, 2009] I've been thinking about this for a few weeks, now, and I believe I have an excellent idea- it will bring attention to a preexisting structure here in Chatham, honor a fellow Chatamite for building it, and won't cost a dime. Well, potentially, anyway.
By Patrick Barnes
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