Lawrence Barrus, has been recognized for outstanding service by the 2003 Chatham County Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Program of the Volunteer Center of the United Way of Chatham County. On September 15th, Larry and 16 others were honored by the Chatham County Commissioners at a presentation ceremony followed by a public reception, for which Carolina Meadows contributed refreshments.

   Larry was cited for his "total and tireless dedication to provide a better quality of life for all Carolina Meadows residents with temporary special needs," particularly through the innovative Meadows Assistance Program (MAP) and Care Team.

   For Larry, this is a well-deserved recognition.

   In addition, the University of Sioux Falls Alumni Association is honoring Don Hamm with its distinguished alumnus award, based on his "humanitarian values and noteworthy achievements in leadership and creativity," as the citation states.

   Don will travel to Sioux Falls, SD, to accept the Award on Friday, October 3rd.

   Don has been prominent in our local news recently since he was among the recipients of the 2002 Chatham County Outstanding Volunteer Award and was the recipient of the 2003 North Carolina Association of Non-profit Homes for the Ageing (NCANPHA) Award for Social Service.

   All of us, but particularly those who have been helped and cheered over the years by Don's work as coordinator of the Carolina Meadows Health Center Volunteer Auxiliary and of the community HIV-AIDS Support Group, will want to congratulate him on this latest recognition of his outstanding contributions.

   Contact:
   Michelle Westrom
   Marketing Director
   (919) 370 - 7160