Chatham Chatlist Highlights

From: Angel Dennison
Subject: Portal of entry for services for older adults in Chatham County -

You may not need this information today, but one day, you will. The only thing that we ALL have in common is that we get a day older every day.

Everyone has stories about older adults who cannot afford their medication, older neighbors with  no one to care for them, adults with disabilities who have difficulty moving around in their homes or who have no access to appropriate transportation. Or, the stories of people who were sold a great-sounding “no fee” insurance product that will not pay for the care they need. Sound like someone you know?

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:30:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Siglinda Scarpa
Subject: Goathouse Cat Refuge Adoption Event

Join us at the Goathouse Gallery and Refuge, on Saturday, August 23 for a special Adoption Day event –  ”Cookies and Cats” .  From noon until 5pm we will be open to the public for anyone interested in adopting one of our incredible cats or to simply walk about the farm, studio and gardens.

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:53:01 EDT
From: Greg  Jones
Subject: response for morrie

hey gene…as always, thanks so much for this service to the community.

Welcome to chatham co. Morrie. Glad you enjoyed the show Friday night at the store.

I also attended, far as I remember, nobody asked to see my liberal card  or political party affiliation tattoo. You have my sympathy far as the feeling of being a minority goes, it can be lonely taking an unpopular stance.

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:12:13 -0400
From: Jean Vollrath
Subject: Is Bynum a place for conservatives?

A recent post to the Chatlist asks if Bynum is a place for conservatives. Yes, and everyone else.

Much has been in the press lately about how polarized our nation has become and how detrimental it is becoming to us culturally and politically-and practically as it is responsible for much of the gridlock in congress.  Intolerance of others’ viewpoints and personal expressions is frankly, dangerously un-American.

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Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400
From: RRBC News
Subject: Southern Gospel set for “third sundays @ rocky river”

SILER CITY – The Yadkin Valley Boys, a Southern gospel quartet based in Elkin, will bring their smooth harmonies to Siler City later this month as featured performers for the next edition of “third sundays @
rocky river.”

Scheduled for Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., “third sundays @ rocky river,” is a free monthly performance series offering family entertainment with a spiritual message. All shows are open to the public and held in the new fellowship hall at Rocky River Baptist Church.

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