Red Cross has an urgent need for blood! Donate in Pittsboro on November 11

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The Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors.  Please register to donate in Pittsboro on Wednesday, Nov. 11th from 12:30 – 5:30 pm.Location: The  Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day SaintsAddress: 151 Old Rock Spring Cemetery RoadRegister: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:19:05 -0400From: Malinda C Subject: RedContinue Reading

Video: New Thales Academy opening in Chatham Park in 2021

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Watch the video interview with Hilary Herman-Pagliolo about the new Thales Academy School opening next July in Chatham Park. It’s a year-round school that will start off as a K-4 and grow to a K-12. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=391569348921748 Gene Galin Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:50:20 -0400From: Gene Galin Subject: Video: NewContinue Reading

Question for Jimmy Pharr

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Hi Jimmy, In your speech, you mentioned that “if money is your issue, adopt the attitude that, ‘being broke is temporary, being “poor” is a state of mind.’” I would like to know what you will do if elected to support affordable housing, food access, and other essential services inContinue Reading

One Stop Early Register and Vote

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Hello Neighbors, Two recent ChatList posts contained incorrect information regarding the number of proof-of-residency documents required to *register to vote on the same day you cast your vote*. If you have *lived in NC for at least 30 days*, you may register and vote the same day from October 15Continue Reading

Are Women “health deprived” as your Chatham County Health Dept says? You decide.

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County Health Director Zelek guided my to the appropriate data to graph (just a .jpg, no danger opening):http://www.douglassedlak.com/ChathamCountyLifeExpectancies.jpg Our Health Dept says women experience “negative health outcomes”.  They say: “Identifying as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQIA, a person with disabilities, –> a woman <– is not the risk factor. The riskContinue Reading

Mailing your ballot

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I sent my granddaughter in Roxboro a birthday card three weeks ago last Thursday. She still has not received the card as of today. I called the Post Office in Pittsboro. The gentleman that answered the phone said “Allof our mail goes to Greensboro and that Greensboro was weeks behindContinue Reading

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I second Glass and Window Warehouse in Siler City (919.742.1003) for glass cutting.  Jay is very helpful and the service is excellent. George Greger-Holt184 Nicks Bend WestPittsboro, N. C. 27312919.545.5333 “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain Date: Fri,Continue Reading

Voting for others

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I did not do my duty. This was many years ago, well over 10. Not my patient. Pressed for time, I did not investigate. I apologize. John Dykers I had 5 comments/emails about this.  Nancy reminded me that if you fill out your own ballot you only need one witness.Continue Reading

Returning absentee by mail ballot in person

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One clarification on returning your absentee by mail ballot in person: it can be returned in person to any early voting location but on Election Day it cannot be returned to a polling place.  You must return it that day to the board of elections office.  Here is the linkContinue Reading

Absentee ballot witness

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I voted absentee in Chatham County on September 14th and all they asked for was one witness on the outside of the envelope. My neighbor witnessed it, I took it to the Board of Elections in Pittsboro, signed the log that I delivered it and yesterday called them to makeContinue Reading

Tai Chi for arthritis on Monday and Wednesdays at 9 am

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Announcing:Tai Chi for ArthritisMonday, and Wednesdays at 9 amStarting October 12, 2020Improve movement, balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Decreasepain and falls. Register at: https://chathamcouncilonaging.org/coa-virtual-activities/Contact Liz Lati for more information: liz.lati@chathamcoaAlan RussoMeal Site ManagerChatham County Council on AgingPittsboro, NC 27312(919)542-4512 Website; www.chathamcouncilonaging.orgWellness Blog: https://coahealthandwellnes.wordpress.com/Find Us On Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chatham-County-Council-on-Aging/325447181549?v=wall Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020 14:44:40 -0400From:Continue Reading