Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:02:11 -0400
From: Lauren Irby lauren.irby@chathamnc.org
Subject: 4-H Clubs in Chatham County

Chatham County 4-H currently has three clubs and is looking to form new clubs each day!  All it takes is five youth and one adult to start your own 4-H Club!  The three clubs that are active are the Chatham County Charging Champions 4-H Livestock Club, the Rocky River Riders 4-H Horse Club, and the Red Wolves 4-H Homeschool Club.  All youth ages 5-19 are invited to participate in any of these clubs.

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:53:04 -0400
From: Sheila Holland
Subject: FYI for all Educators

FREE MONEY!

To N.C. Schools

*Bring a NC Zookeeper to your classroom to present a fascinating program!

*Programs meet Standard Course of Study objectives and we pay all the cost!

*If you want to implement a classroom environmental project- ie: a butterfly garden, bird feeding station, compost site, recycling program, etc – we will pay up to $500 to support your efforts if you have a Keeper program.

It’s Simple!!!

1. Go to the N.C. Zoo website  www.nczoo.org

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:23:25 -0400
From: Lauren Irby
Subject: State 4-H Public Speaking Presentation Finalist

Chatham County 4-H member Elise Janson took her public speaking presentation titled Arthritis in Dogs to competition in Laurinburg, NC on June 26.  Elise won the gold medal in her Veterinary Science division ages 14 – 18 at the District Level and moved up the ranks to compete at the state level during NC 4-H Congress.  On July 22, Elise gave her presentation at Athens Drive High School competing against four other North Carolina 4-Hers.  Allison did a wonderful job on her presentation and came out as the 2008 North Carolina Veterinary Science Class Silver Medalist.  Congratulations Elise!

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:42:44 -0400
From: Ronald Rudin
Subject: Hospice Volunteer Training Sept. 8

The next UNC Hospice Volunteer Training is in Pittsboro
At the Hospice Office for 3 days starting September 8.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
September 8, 9, 10
Mon. & Tues. = 9am to 4pm
Wed. = 9a to 12 noon
Hospice Office in the Chatham Mill Building
480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro

Volunteers are part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals serving patients near the end of their lives.
Volunteers serve patients and families in their homes, give office support and assist with special events.

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