Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:49:08 -0400
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Trip to Boomer Expo in Sanford

Join our Council On Aging travelers as we go to the Boomer Senior and Caregiver Expo in Sanford

At the Boomer Expo there will be 100+ vendors, educational seminars, health screenings, hourly prize giveaways, Lee County Idol, Bingo, Healthy cooking, Massages, Hair Cuts and Manicures.

When: Wednesday August 25, 2010

Cost: $6 for transportation

Leave Siler City at 9 am

Pick up at Pittsboro 9:30 am

Register by Wednesday August 18

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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:43:10 EDT
From: Ed Williams
Subject: Courthouse restoration – Confederate statue

I saw on News14 today a brief report on the community  forum held yesterday about the restoration of the Chatham County Courthouse. I  was not able to be present at the forum, but I believe the courthouse can and  should be restored to look as it did before the fire, though not  necessarily to house the same offices as before.

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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:55:26 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Public Input on the Courthouse

Residents interested in the rebuilding of the Historic County Courthouse can provide broad feedback ideas on what functions the courthouse might include when it is rebuilt during input at an upcoming community forum on Tues. 6/29, from 6:30-8:30 pm at Northwood High School in the cafeteria. The school is located in Pittsboro on US 15-501, just north of the US 64 bypass.

Residents may also complete a brief survey to provide input.

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Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:16:43 -0400
From: Robert Britson
Subject: NC 87 traffic detours

Signage for new Hwy 87 detours will be reevaluated on Tuesday, April 20, according to a DOT worker.  First day was amazingly confusing since Old Graham Rd and 87 S are both affected.  Impt information: Camp St. area of Old Graham Rd.  is accessible from the south only — via 15-501 and around courthouse to Hwy 64 business.

Local traffic on from 64 bypass and 87 means Senior Center and residences only on southern end.  Roadblocks begin at Senior Center!

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:43:48 -0500
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Chatham County Senior Games

Meet, compete and stay of your feet!

Fitness-Fun-Fellowship-

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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:58:22 -0400
From: Marissa Jelks
Subject: Chatham County Animal Control

Chatham County Animal Control has a website at http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=109. I hope you find the information on the site helpful as you consider animal issues. We  continue to update the site to provide relevant information and links.

Please email me to make suggestions as to links and text you think I should include on the website. Thanks.

John Sauls
Animal Control Manager
Chatham County Public Health Department
john.sauls@chathamnc.org

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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:11:18 -0400
From: Marissa Jelks
Subject: Health Department Starts New Blog

The Chatham County Public Health Department has a new blog. This has a different look and name. The new blog address is http://chathampublichealth.com/. The purpose of the blog is to open up communication with the public.

The blog will feature information on health department programs, events, and general public health news. The health department would like to hear from you. So please stop by and let us know what you think about the blog and what the health department is doing.

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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 05:10:49 -0800 (PST)
From: Meg Miller
Subject: BOE has tough job

Reading the list of cuts the BOE 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 CCS. Jobs will be lost and that’s a hard choice these board members will make.

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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:37:37 -0500
From: Tom Glendinning
Subject: Survey of Chatham Taxpayers

Request to participate in a survey of Chatham County taxpayers:

Since 2005, Chatham County spending has increased by 63 %, from $ 49 million to $ 80 Million.  This survey asks what you think is proper and right about
this trend.  It also asks how you rate services among the departments.

The survey is a query to determine the opinions of Chatham citizens on the quality of government and the relevance of this trend in these economic times.  Many lost fifty percent of their portfolio strength in 2008-9, lost jobs, suffered foreclosures, lost home value below recent appraisal levels, and can not borrow or refinance with current banking practices.

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Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:04:05 -0500
From: Angel Dennison
Subject: Chatham home delivered meals – reply to Sherry

Sherry-

The Chatham County Council on Aging operates a home delivered meal program
for adults aged 60 and older, Monday through Friday. We prepare the meals
fresh daily at the senior center in Siler City and volunteers take them to
homes in every part of the County. Not surprisingly with the significant
increase in the older adult population, we are in need of additional
volunteers. Routes take approximately an hour. Volunteers are trained to
keep the food at the appropriate temperatures during the route. Volunteers
also provide a friendly visit to our clients and let us know if the clients
have any unmet needs. Our mission is to assist older adults in living
independently, in their own homes, and good nutrition is a critical aspect.

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