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Director’s Note 2-3 Why I Serve 4 Aging Plan Update 5 Scammers 6-7 Advocacy 8 Hurricane Season 9 Your Health 10 New Beginnings 11 Volunteer 12 Food & Fun 13 Dates to Remember 14 On-line Auction 15 New Medicare Card 16 Summer Appeal 17

Summer 2018

Keys to Resiliency from Our Senior Participants

Be flexible.

Be determined and strong..

Keep on keepin’ on.

Bounce back.

Stand up under pressure and problems.

Don’t take anything for granted, don’t make assumptions

and always to your best.

Stay in shape.

Enjoy every day.

Know that God has left us here for a reason.

Love and be loved.

RESILIENCE

The capacity to recover

quickly from difficulties.

Director’s Note Page 2 The Chatham Senior Times

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way By Dennis W. Streets, Executive Director

Most reading this newsletter are likely ‘older adults’—regardless of how we might define that term. It just means we have lived a long time and likely experienced a number of up’s and down’s. It also means we know the meaning and power

of ‘resiliency.’

We’re not alone. Many poets, philosophers, au-thors, statesmen and notable others have shared their views on ‘resilience’—said to be one of life’s most vital skills—one that is learned, not taught.

“A good half of the art of living is resilience.”—Alain de Botton, Swiss-born British philosopher and author

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again….The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”—Nelson Mandela

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”—Maya Angelou

“Out of massive suffering emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”—Khalil Gibran

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”—C.S. Lewis

“Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.”—Albert Camus

“My scars remind me that I did indeed survive my deepest wounds. That in itself is an accomplish-ment….They remind me that the damage life has inflicted on me has, in many places, left me stronger and more resilient. What hurt me in the past has actually made me better equipped to face the present.” —Steve Goodier, author

“I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.”—Abraham Lincoln

And then there’s the 17th century proverb “To him

that will, ways are not wanting”—known most commonly now as “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” How else can you explain what motivates us to survive the trials and tribulations that life can bring.

For some of us, we find strength through spiritual motivation. Others depend on self-determination. Still others find their resolve through the encour-agement and support of family and friends.

I hope another pillar in helping people stay resil-ient is our Council on Aging. That is certainly the essence of our mission. Most of us face issues that require a helping hand. We could be experi-encing chronic physical or mental illnesses or conditions. We might be striving to cope with losses that come our way. Financial problems, a leaking roof, lack of transportation, or isolation may challenge us.

So where does the Council on Aging fit into all of this? We are not a “knight in shining armor” that can rescue people from our kinds of situations. Some problems are beyond our scope. Our re-sources are limited. As I write this, we have wait lists for those seeking in-home personal care, home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels), family caregiver respite and transportation to medical appointments.

However, we are steadfast in our commitment to help. That is why we offer such a wide range of services and programs. For some, we provide through our two Senior Centers—a home away from home—for food, fellowship, fitness and fun. Through our home and community services, we help those who might otherwise require care in a facility. Through our information and counseling, we are helping people locate the resources that enable them to stay ‘resilient.’

We are only able to do take these actions with your help as volunteers, donors, advisors and ad-vocates. I hope you will continue to help us help others in their efforts to ‘stay afloat.’

Director’s Note Summer 2018 Page 3

As 73 year-old Jon Kabat-Zinn (American professor emeritus of medicine) reminds us: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Or American R&B singer/songwriter Vivian Greene says “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” Help us create and support our senior ‘surfers’ and ‘dancers.’

Phone: 919-545-8334 or 919-357-4999 (mobile)

Email: David.kennedy@chathamnc.org

Why I Serve Page 4 The Chatham Senior Times

Why I Serve

by Kirby Ellis, Board of Directors, Vice-president

Meet Kirby Braxton Ellis: your hometown girl with a passion for seniors! I have dedicated my life to the seniors of this county! I am that small-town girl who everyone knows. The Chatham County way of life, where every-one knows everybody and truly cares about each other, is extremely im-portant to me.

I am the daughter of Robert Braxton and Charlotte Pake Walton. My grandparents, Myrtle and Dennis Pake and Dorothy and the late Wilson Braxton are all Chatham County natives. I am married to James Ellis of Bynum. James and I have two handsome boys, Hayden and Henley, who are my world! We reside just on the outskirts of Pittsboro in

Chatham County.

I attended Northwood High School and Central Carolina Community Col-lege where my focus was in their Associates of Arts Program. I later transferred to UNC-G where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Education. I recently received my NC Assisted Liv-ing Administrator's license.

My background has, and continues to be, in marketing for senior facilities. You may know me as the Manager of Twin Rivers Independent Senior Living in Pittsboro. Twin Rivers is home to 30 seniors. We strive to maintain our resident's best interests and encourage them to remain as active and stimulated as possible. Our lives at Twin Rivers thrive beyond our walls. We are out and about all over the county and state, exploring new things, reminiscing about the old, shopping, dining, and al-ways learning. Our residents have a passion for life and I absolutely love that about Twin Riv-ers! We are a family: A family that plays together, prays together, and truly care about one an-other.

It was my love for seniors that led me to volunteer with the Chatham County Council on Aging. I cur-rently serve as Vice President of the Board of Directors. I find the same love of family and the same stimulating environment at the Council on Aging. The Council and Twin Rivers jointly share in activi-ties and fun.

My motto has always been "Be the change you wish to see in the world!" This belief means the world to me. It is who I am and who I will always be! I believe in a better world for all and especially for our seniors. They deserve this and so much more! They are our history! Our lives rely on their stories, their beliefs, and the life lessons they share. One has but to sit and listen to them to learn all there is to know about life.

July is National Blueberry Month

Spotlight Summer 2018 Page 5

Update: Aging Plan and the New Capstone Team

In early May, the 2017-18 UNC-Chapel Hill Capstone Team introduced the 2018-2023 Aging Plan at

the Chatham County Library in Pittsboro. The team presented on the top five priorities chosen by the

public: Transportation, Housing, Healthcare, Care Services and Caregiving, and Social Connected-

ness. The Aging Plan can be found on the Council’s website at http://chathamcouncilonaging.org/

chatham-aging-plan/.

The Council on Aging was also chosen for a new Capstone Team for 2018-2019. This team will in-clude Bernadette Aylward, Anna Leonard, Afsaneh Mortazavi, and Becky Payne. These four mas-ter’s level students from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health will help support implementation of the five-year Aging Plan.

There will be an implementation work group for each of the five priority areas addressed in the plan. If you are interested in participating on one of these work groups, contact Sigi.Markworth@chathamcoa.org.

In addition, another UNC graduate student, Hilary Pollan, is working with the Council on Aging this summer to help with one of the plan’s cross-cutting strategies. She is exploring ways to strengthen connec-tions with Chatham’s growing older population to better understand service needs.

Throughout fall 2017 and spring of this year, we were privileged to serve as co-chairs of the Steering Committee for the development of the Chatham County Aging Plan. Months of meetings, research and data gathering, led by the terrific UNC Capstone Team, resulted in a comprehensive, community-based plan for our elder residents and those who care for them. We now have a plan which outlines values, goals, objectives and strategies. That is an amazing achievement but it isn’t the end of this journey; it’s the beginning of the next leg. The 2018-19 Cap-stone team and the energized community leaders and representatives involved will get down to the nuts and bolts of building a Chatham which cares for all of its elders with dignity, support and grace. The Plan will put into action our values of communities which provide older persons with adequate health services, transportation, housing, social engagement and caregiving resources. If that sounds like a very ambitious order that’s because it is. We do want it all or a least a large part of it all and we should not settle for less for our older neighbors, friends and family members, really for our neighbors of any age. Michelangelo said: “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” If he can paint a masterpiece lying on his back, hundreds of feet in the air, then we can find a way to meet the goals and objectives of the new Chatham Aging Plan. There is a role for everyone who reads this, for we are all part of this journey. We need you and Chatham needs this. Check with Dennis Streets at the Council on how you can help and for more information on the Plan. [Dennis.Streets@chathamcoa.org]

Footnote: Aging Plan By Anne Kissel, Chatham’s Senior Tar Heel Delegate and Amy Gorely, Director of Community Relations at Carolina Meadows

Hilary Pollan

Scammers Page 6 The Chatham Senior Times

85% percent of Americans aged 65 and older own a cell phone, and more than half of those seniors own a smartphone (Pew Research Cen-ter, 2018). Technology is becoming more afford-able and available worldwide, allowing people to easily “connect” with other users around the planet via social media, gaming applications,

and video chats. Global communication has many positive impacts—still applications should also come with a warning label.

Phone applications can be fun and entertaining ways to pass the time or connect with friends or family, especially children or grandchildren. For those who are isolated or do not have local sup-port networks, online connections can help users feel less lonely by providing a sense of compan-ionship with virtual strangers.

More and more scammers are turning to smart-phone applications to target victims, especially senior citizens. Even seemingly harmless gaming apps can lead unsuspecting users away from friendly competition towards financial ruin.

One example is a recent victim of fraud located right here in Chatham County. The elderly victim is a smartphone user who used to enjoy playing gaming apps on her phone.

This particular victim was an active user of the popular gaming app “Words with Friends”— re-sembling a traditional game of Scrabble. The app allows users to play against friends or opt for a

match against a random player. The victim chose to play against a random partner, which later proved to be a costly mistake.

The randomly-selected player was very nice, at first. He used the chat feature of the game to make small talk with the victim, offering words of encouragement after a loss, or congratulations after a win. Slowly, the conversations grew into deeper exchanges about life, hobbies, and fam-ily. The two continued to play against each other and eventually developed a pseudo-friendship within the app. As weeks passed, the stranger kept asking questions about the victim. She thought nothing of it.

Eventually, the scammer learned enough about the victim to coerce her into sending money over-seas. In four separate transactions, the victim transferred savings in excess of $150,000 to the stranger. Although it may be difficult for some to comprehend, this scenario is not unusual. Some scammers are master manipulators and experi-enced con artists capable of extracting hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple victims each year. This danger is not restricted to a single app—such schemes could potentially happen on any one of thousands of apps downloaded daily across multiple platforms. It is vital to remain vigi-lant!

“Whether it is online, over the phone, or in an app, never send money to someone you can’t see, especially if you do not know them or cannot verify their identity,” says Chatham County Sher-iff’s Office Investigator Mike Copeland. “Guard your personal and financial information and al-ways remember to contact law enforcement as soon as possible after an incident if you believe you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud.”

You may contact the Sheriff’s Department to

report a crime at 919-542-2811.

APProach with Caution:

Scammers Now Targeting Elders via Smartphone Apps By Sara Pack, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office

Scammers Summer 2018 Page 7

“Have I Got a Deal for You” by By Anne Kissel, Chatham’s Senior Tar Heel Delegate

“Call me to get in on this guaranteed way to build your retirement nest egg!”

“You are invited to a free lunch at Fancy Pants Steak House!”

“Need cash quick? Take your car title or paycheck to Shady Day Lend-

ing!”

Advertisements like these should also include giant flashing red stop signs. Stop, look both ways and proceed with caution, if at all. Financial schèmes,

scams and fraudulent practices targeting pre-retirement and older persons are rapidly growing. Tac-tics often include free meals, fast talk, shiny brochures, graphs and charts that promise huge and quick returns on investments, annuities or other income sources. Anyone may fall victim to these skillful and persuasive operators. High school or grad school, high income or fixed income alike, retirees are attractive to scammers. They often have steady sources of income through Social Security or pensions and cash in easily accessed accounts. Most financial advisors, retirement planners and investment services are qualified and legitimate; however, there are ‘bad actors’ seeking to take advantage. Many of those are not properly registered with North Carolina or do not have adequate training, credentials or experience. Another financial trap targets employed adults and older persons who need cash quickly. These op-erations provide cash in advance of a paycheck, charging very high interest rates with very short re-payment periods. Others make similar high interest loans using a car title for collateral. Often those borrowers fall quickly into a growing spiral of debt, losing a vehicle or other assets while struggling to make the payments. These ‘payday’ loan operations are illegal in North Carolina, but are allowed in neighboring states. Here are some simple tips and resources to help you navigate the growing challenge of those who seek to separate you from your savings, income or cars. Call the office of the Secretary of State (see below) before you meet any financial advisor, attend

a presentation, agree to transactions or sign documents. Verify the advisor is currently registered with the proper credentials and ask questions about what the advisor is promoting.

Be prepared for high pressure sales tactics and skillful presentations. These often try to get both your hopes and your fears engaged. Keep emotions in check and your check book closed until you have thoroughly investigated these companies.

Check with a trusted family member or other known professional before you sign anything. Keep copies of all documents and detailed records of all meetings, phone calls or mail/email

related to any transactions and promises. Watch for ‘affinity scammers.” These people may join your church, social club or other group and

seem trustworthy because they are ‘just like you’ or are ‘friends of friends.’

Resources: PAYDAY AND CAR TITLE LOANS, Susan Lipton at the Center for Responsible Lending at 919-313-8521 or susan.lupton@responsiblelendig.org or www.responsiblelendig.org INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS: John Maron, Director, Investor Protection and Education Services Program, NC Department of Secretary of State Securities Division (jmaron@sosnc.gov; 919-814-5400) Contact Mr. Maron to check credentials of financial advisers; report problems or get information on illegal and unethical financial practices. Don’t be ashamed if you fall victim but get help to minimize the damage and

Advocacy Page 8 The Chatham Senior Times

Advocacy and Action By Anne Kissel, Chatham’s Senior Tar Heel Delegate and Chair of CAST (Chatham Advocacy for Seniors Team)

During its next two meetings the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL) will develop its list of five legislative advocacy priorities for 2019. STHL members will focus on these topics to encourage elected representatives to continue, expand or provide funding for those ser-vices. While there are many important programs which need support from the General Assembly, the STHL typically targets needs which affect the largest number of the most vulnerable older persons across the State.

Likely to make the top five issues will be support for funding of senior centers and services, which many older persons in Chatham County use or receive through our Council on Aging. Like most North Carolina counties, Chatham needs more funding to serve those waiting for home-delivered meals, medical transportation, in-home aide personal care and similar critical supports. Other con-cerns which may be included with the next STHL priorities relate to affordable housing, adult day health care, caregiver support and protecting older persons from abuse and harm. This last issue has moved to the STHL list in recent years because both the frequency and the awareness of elder abuse have grown. Abuse and neglect take many forms; from physical harm and injury to emotional bullying to targeting elders for financial scams and theft. Check out the ‘“Have I Got A Deal For You!” article (pg. 7) for more information on unscrupulous financial practices. Want to learn more about the Senior Tar Heel Legislature? What services and programs do you think we need in Chatham County? Please contact your STHL Delegates (Anne Kissel and Ed Regan) for more information or to share your ideas. (email: cast@chathamcouncilonaging.org)

Homewatch CareGivers in Chapel Hill

Proud Sponsor of the Chatham County Council on Aging

We are Anzor Gachechiladze and Kimberly Flair, owners of Homewatch CareGivers of the Triangle. A family-operated home care business that enables seniors to stay and age at home. We started this business in 2003 with help from Kim’s sister Krista who continues to play an important role in the business as a Nurse Supervisor. A few years ago our daughters Stephanie and Leslie joined our business and later became our business partners.

As we celebrate our 15th year, Homewatch CareGivers has

grown to a company that employs over 200 caregivers and serves the entire Triangle area. Over 2,200 Triangle residents have received more than 1.5 million hours of home care ser-vices from our caregivers during this time.

919.960.6038

www.homewatchcaregivers.com/chapel-hill

Hurricane Season Page 9 Summer 2018

2018 Hurricane Season By Alan Byrd, Emergency Coordinator for Chatham County

Hurricane Season is upon us! For those who remember Hurricane Matthew just a couple of years ago and Hurricane Fran from back in 1996, we under-stand that even though we don’t live on the coast, we are still susceptible to the impacts of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. Sometimes, those impacts can be just as devastating to us who live further inland as for those who live on the coast. June through the end of November is the designated season for tropical weather, but that doesn’t mean we can only experience tropical storms during that time. Just as we can have warmer weather in winter and frigid tem-

peratures in the spring, we can also have tropical storms affect us before June 1 and even after No-vember 30

th. However, history tells us here in NC that we will experience the majority of our impact-

ful hurricanes between August and October, with September being the “Prime Time” for Hurricane impacts.

This year, we are being told by weather forecast experts that we could see an “above average” number of tropical systems form in the Atlantic Ocean, and a handful of those could make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico, or along the Atlantic Coastline. Know what to expect during hurricanes (high winds, excessive rain and flooding, downed trees and power lines, road and bridge damage, power outages and utility disruption.) Remember: Tornadoes can spin up during hurricanes! The main thing to remember about these type of forecasts is that “it only takes one” to devastate a family and destroy all they have. That is why being prepared is so important. Preparedness allows you to weather the storm, deal with the damage, handle the impacts, and recover from the devastation of disaster. Those who are prepared are better able to successfully come through it on the other side.

What does it mean to be prepared? The most important part of preparedness is having a plan. A plan allows you to consider your specific situation and write out the details of what you would need to do when a disaster threatens your home and family. This way you have a process to follow when you are dealing with the stress of the storm. Planning activities include:

Sign up for our “ALERT Chatham” (Register over the telephone by calling Chatham County Emergency Management at 919-545-8163 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm). to receive notification of weather threats.

Practice going to a safe shelter for high winds, such as a small, interior, windowless room in a sturdy building on the lowest level that is not subject to flooding. Usually an internal closet or bathroom.

Based on your location, make your own plans for evacuation or sheltering in place. Become familiar with your evacuation route, and possible shelter locations.

Gather supplies and medications for at least three days. Don’t forget the needs of pets.

Keep important documents in a safe place or create digital copies.

Protect your property. Review insurance policies to ensure proper coverage against wind damage and flooding.

Communicate with your family and neighbors to let them know if you need any help, and keep them informed of your situation soon after the event.

If you have any pets, you will need to prepare a kit for them as well. Keep their pet carriers and leashes easily reached and ready to go in case you need to take them with you quickly. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get current information during a disaster here in Chatham. Stay safe out there!

Your Health Page 10 The Chatham Senior Times

Need Grab Bars Installed?

We have them and a team to install them, too. Don’t wait

till your loved one falls, call us now.

Contact Wynne Fields at 919-542-4512 ext. 232 or

wynne.fields@chathamcoa.org.

Beat the Heat and Drink More Water By Anne Lowry, Environmental Health Director, Chatham County Public Health Department

It’s finally summer and outdoor activities are top on the list for fun, so whether you plan to enjoy time at one of the Jordan Lake Beaches or picnic at one of the County or Town parks please take a few precautions to stay safe in the heat. Un-derstanding the illnesses that heat can cause, who is at risk, and how to prevent them can help make this summer great.

There are various types of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. Paying atten-tion to signs of any of these illnesses is important. Some signs of heat-related illness include muscle aches, head-

aches, nausea or vomiting. Extreme heat can impact your body’s ability to sweat, which is the way your body cools itself. Once your body is no longer able to cool itself your body temperature rises. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain and other organs and in extreme situations can cause death.

Those at highest risk of heat-related illnesses are older adults (over 65), very young children (ages 0-4), people who are obese, have heart disease, or use certain prescription drugs. People over 65 may be at additional risk if they have been diagnosed with a chronic illness that changes the body’s normal response to high temperatures or who have been prescribed medicine that limits the body’s ability to control its temperature or sweat.

The best way to prevent heat-related illness is to stay as cool as possible and drink plenty of water. Drink more water than usual and do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. If you need to limit your fluid intake or you are on water pills ask your doctor how much water you should drink during hot weather. A few other things you can do to cool down are to take cool showers or baths, don’t use the stove or oven to cook on hot days as they will make your house hotter, and wear loose, light-weight, light colored clothing. Use fans or your air conditioner to keep the house cool.

If you need assistance with paying your utility bills during the heat of the summer or would like to find out about requesting a fan or air conditioner contact 211. NC 211 offers assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect North Carolina residents to resources. United Way of Chatham County has included the many resources available to Chatham residents. For more information on help with utility bills and housing repairs or health care resources and food assistance simply dial 211 or visit www.nc211.org. Hope everyone has a fun and safe summer!!

Winter 2018 New Beginnings Page 11 Summer 2018

Tribute to Sadie McLaurin and Pat Nevels

As 17th Century English writer Samuel Johnson aptly

stated, “Don’t think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire.” This advice cer-tainly fits our sentiment about the retirement of our beloved colleagues, Sadie McLaurin and Pat Nevels.

Sadie announced her retirement, after 25 years of dedicated service to the Council, with these words: “This was not an easy decision, but I felt that now was the right time for me to move on to the next stage of my life and take the time to enjoy my family. With a heavy heart, I wish all of you farewell and Godspeed. I have made many friends here at the COA and I hope to remain in contact.

In fact, Sadie has already promised to help the Council’s new Finance Officer/Deputy Director during this time of transition.

Sadie not only excelled in every facet of her job but her love of Chatham seniors was evident in all she did.

If Sadie’s news wasn’t enough, we also will miss her ‘tag-team’ partner, Pat Nevels, who retired after nearly 22 years of caring service as the Council’s Finance Assistant. In Pat’s own words—“The staff, clients and volunteers I have met through the years have enriched my life.” We would quickly add that Pat has enriched our lives—in so many ways.

Pat, along with Sadie, cannot stray too far from our Council (at least that’s our hope), and they will always be a prominent part of our COA family.

David Mallard promoted to Western

Chatham Facility

Manager and Senior

Fitness Specialist.

Welcome to Bradley

Schmaling as Care

Services Assistant at

the Western Center.

Congratulations to

Susan Hardy for

her promotion to

Human Services

Team Leader and

Family Caregiver

Specialist.

Pat Nevels and Sadie McLaurin

Q: What did the pig say at the beach on

a hot summer's day?

A: I'm bacon!

Spotlight Page 12 The Chatham Senior Times

Volunteer Spotlight– By Rhonda Hampton, Volunteer Coordinator

BJ and Jean moved to Chatham County from Wake County, fifteen years ago, where Jean worked at Rex Hospital and BJ worked at North Carolina State Univer-sity. Once they settled into life in Chatham County, Jean, who had delivered Meals on Wheels in Wake County, started looking for a volunteer activity for them to do to-gether. Luckily for COA, they decided that delivering meals in Chatham County would be just the ticket. It has been ten years since they made that decision and to the delight of the MOW recipients, they are still delivering meals in Siler City. Jean says that what she likes most about delivering meals is that she “feels like I am helping them and bringing them some cheer and some sunshine from the outside world,” while BJ says he just “enjoys meeting the people.” As experienced by most volunteers, BJ says “I get more than I give.”

When asked what he would tell others to encourage them to deliver MOW, BJ just says “Do it.” We are currently recruiting Meals on Wheels volunteers for Siler City, Goldston, Bear Creek and Bennett. We are in need of both weekly and substitute drivers. If you can find one hour a week to “just do it,” please contact Rhonda Hampton at 919-542-4512 or Rhonda.hampton@chathamcoa.org to volunteer to help our Chatham County seniors. Also, visit the COA website at www.chathamcoa.org/volunteer.

We Need You to Deliver Meals in Siler City

We have a waiting list for Meals on Wheels in Siler

City and surrounding areas due to lack of volunteer

drivers. You commitment can be as little as 1-2

hours a week. Form a team with your church or other

organization and your commitment could be only 1-2

hours a month. Call Rhonda Hampton at 919-542-4512 for more in-

formation. Thank you to all the volunteers!

BJ, grandson & Jean Copeland

Meals on Wheels Volunteers

of Chatham County.

Food & Fun Summer 2018 Page 13

Vegetable Word Search

Summer Corn Salad 5 ears fresh corn, husked 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons pine nuts 4 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil Salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 325°F and lay pine nuts out on a cookie sheet. Toast them for 8-10 minutes or until just fragrant and slightly brown.

In a medium-sized pot, boil the corn until kernels are just soft, about three minutes. Place in a bath of cold water to stop the cooking. Once cool, slice the kernels off the cob and pour into your favorite serving bowl.

Toss in cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh chopped mint, oil and vinegar and mix until just com-bined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Dates to Remember Page 14 The Chatham Senior Times

Coming Event Summer 2018 Page 15

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Page 17 Dear Friends,

In its recent budget for the coming year, the North Carolina General

Assembly included more than $671,000 in funds for 7 organizations

across the state similar to our Council on Aging to help them with

building renovation, purchase of van, and senior center furnishings

and technology. Unfortunately, our Council was not one of them. There

does not appear to have been any official approach to determining

needs among organizations such as ours across North Carolina. Nor

were we invited to apply for these funds.

In the absence of such State support, your local contributions are even more imperative.

While striving to meet growing service needs, we still face about $2,500 each month on

a mortgage of over $340,000 for our Western Chatham Senior Center.

As we begin a new fiscal year (July 1st), I want to thank you for your previous support of

our Council on Aging and ask that you continue to contribute to our work in whatever way

you can. Your financial contributions are certainly needed but so are your volunteerism,

advocacy, suggestions and encouragement.

Our Council is in need of your financial support to keep pace with the growing demand

for meals, in-home care, caregiver respite, medical transportation and other services.

You can make a financial donation online at www.chathamcoa.org or through cash or

check payable to the Chatham Council on Aging. Our mailing address is PO Box 715,

Pittsboro, NC 27312. You can also think of the Council if you are engaged in planned giv-

ing that involves cash, equity or property.

As noted in our recently completed Aging Plan for Chatham, in 2010, we were the 8th old-

est county in North Carolina in terms of the proportion of our population aged 60 and

older. By 2030, we are projected to be the 4th oldest and we will have the 3rd fastest rate

of aging among our population. We see the increasing effect of an aging population in

need of services nearly every day—evidenced by our growing wait lists for Meals on

Wheels, In-Home Personal Care and Family Caregiver Respite.

Thank you in advance for your consideration. We promise to remain good stewards of

your support.

Sincerely,

Dennis W. Streets, Director

The Chatham County Council on Aging is a 501 c3 non-profit organization, incorporated

by the State of North Carolina and governed by a local Board of Directors. Donations may

be tax deductible.

Eastern Chatham Senior Center

365 Highway 87 North

PO Box 715

Pittsboro, NC 27312

PHONE (919) 542-4512

FAX (919) 542-5191

Western Chatham Senior Center

112 Village Lake Road

Siler City, NC 27344

PHONE (919) 742-3975

FAX (919) 742-7440

Serving Chatham Seniors for 44 Years

AARP Chapter Assistive Equipment Loan Program Caregiver Respite & Support Group Chatham County Senior Games and

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