The Chatham County Public Health Department advises residents to be aware of the following recall due to illnesses caused by Salmonella Heidelberg associated with consumption of ground turkey. The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services repo…
Month: August 2011
I doubt David Price is responsible for Townsend plant’s closing
In the last Chatham Chatlist, Tom Glendenning insinuated that the state wouldn’t permit Omton, the chicken plant’s owner, to import cheap Ukrainian grain using North Carolina ports. He insinuates somehow we should blame David Price for that by saying w…
This week at Chatham Community Library
Join us for one of the following cool summer events at at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.
Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling team join the Chatham Chatlist and BBS
Hello from the Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling team. We have finally joined the Chatham Chatlist & Bulletin Board service. You can find our Summer 2011 update here.
We should be able to turn in our plastic bags at the recycling centers
I would like to repeat a suggestion that I made to the centers some time ago, as others might feel the same. I recycle all my plastics, cans, bottles and mixed paper, and often bring it in plastic shopping bags. I try to remember to use my cloth reusab…
Look for Chatham waste and recycling survey in your next tax bill
Chatham County property owners should check their next tax bill for a bright yellow flyer from the Solid Waste & Recycling Division that includes a survey on the back side. The survey questions focus on events, volunteer opportunities, composting, and …
Shakori Hills to hold second annual NC Stars in the Round fundraiser
On Saturday, August 20 the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center will be holding its 2nd Annual North Carolina Stars in the Round Fundraiser. All funds from the event will go toward the down payment on the land on which many Shakori Hills events are held…
Redesigned Honda Civic scores too low to be recommended by Consumer Reports
The highly anticipated redesigned Honda Civic LX, whose predecessors have often been Consumer Reports’ highest rated small sedans as well as Top Picks in five of the last 10 years, now scores too low to be Recommended by the leading automotive testin…
Notes from the August 8 Chatham County school board meeting
Here are my notes from the school board meeting held on August 8, 2011.
Siler City band Nu-Blu to release new album THE BLU DISC on August 9
Pinecastle Records is proud to announce the August 9, 2011 album release of THE BLU DISC by Nu-Blu. The band includes the talents of: Carolyn Routh (lead & harmony vocals, bass); Daniel Routh (lead & harmony vocals, guitar); Levi Austin (banjo); and Au…