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Cheating scandal rocks high school By Susan Dickson “When one cheating incident According to Stephanie Ellis said she did not know Ellis said the response from the Staff Writer was uncovered, a tip led to oth- Knott, assistant superintendent why these particular students student body has been mixed. ers with master keys,” Ellis said. for community relations with felt the need to cheat, but she “Some [of the students] are Chapel Hill High School School officials do not know Chapel Hill-Carrboro City knows that there is pressure in very angry. Some are very sad. Principal Jackie Ellis said school the last time students used the Schools, the school district is the school’s competitive envi- It’s been unfortunate that … officials are investigating a cheat- key, but the cheating incident treating it as an isolated incident ronment. there’s been a divide,” Ellis said. ing incident that students say was discovered last week. because they lack evidence that “I know what the research “Part of the senior class, they involved a stolen master key and “We have a couple of stu- more students were involved. says about high schools cheat- feel that there is a negative re- that dates back several years. dents who we 100-percent-cer- The district held a press ing. I know what the research flection on their class and that Four Chapel Hill High tain know had access to the conference about the incident says about the pressure of stu- people will remember their School students will be suspend- building with a master key,” Tuesday afternoon, but Knott dents doing well,” she said. class as the class involved in the photo by Ken Moore ed and receive zeros on mid-term Ellis said, adding that school was the only district official to “We’re in a society now that’s cheating incident with the mas- Tiny speedwells blooming now in local yards exams as a result of an incident officials are investigating allega- attend. highly competitive.” ter key.” in which a student took pictures tions that more students were “We’re concerned about “Do I think that stu- Ellis said the school is re- of exam answers on a camera involved and had keys. Accord- the reputation of the school, dents feel pressure to get into quired to notify colleges of any Splendor in phone and emailed them to oth- ing to Ellis, students have said of the students, of the dis- the best, most competitive cheating if the schools request a er students. While investigating the key was stolen several years trict,” Knott said. “There are schools? Yes I do,” she contin- final report on students at the the grass the incident, Ellis said students ago and has been passed down so many instances of students ued. “I would say that for the end of the school year. told officials about a master key as students graduated. She said who perform so well, who do most part, I think kids opt to flora to the school that was stolen a officials might approach gradu- so many things, and they do cheat to gain an advantage to By Ken Moore number of years ago. ates regarding the allegations. it the right way.” do better.” SEE CHEATING PAGE 8 I’m lucky to live where neighbors have not legislated against hanging laundry out Teens take charge to air dry. In addition to sav- Board approves ing electricity and having sun- fresh clothes, I soak up some natural Vitamin D and have Roberson Square the opportunity to enjoy the The majority of parking will be late February blooming yard. By Kirk Ross underground in a 65-space garage, Many of you have a bloom- Staff Writer but the board Tuesday agreed to ing yard, but you may move After a long negotiation over count an additional seven on-street over it too quickly to enjoy the parking, a five-story condomin- parking spaces along Carr Street to- diversity of flowers scattered ium, office and retail project on ward the parking goal. there. But if you have one of South Greensboro street won Eliminating the restaurant those deliberate lawns of turf approval Tuesday night from the reduced the number of parking grass — severely maintained Carrboro Board of Aldermen. spaces required from 104 to 76 with fertilizers, herbicides Construction could begin as and Ripperton asked that the and copious amounts of water early as this summer for the 91,575- board again consider eight spac- — you will not have a bloom- square-foot Roberson Square proj- es being built along Roberson ing yard. ect on the site of the old Andrews- Street in the parking-space total. To have a blooming yard, Riggsbee hardware store. That, the underground garage you must set about to main- The parking issue had been a and the seven new spaces on Carr tain a “freedom lawn.” Such a main hitch in the plans. Efforts Street should suffice to meet the lawn is not really too much of by developer Darcon of NC, rep- goal, he argued. The board had a challenge to create and main- resented by architect David Rip- been reluctant in the past to do tain. To succeed, all you have perton, to reduce the number of so since those spaces are already to do is nothing. Your yard will spaces were met with strong op- part of the downtown-parking become filled with all sorts of photo by KIRK ROSS position from downtown busi- inventory, but agreed to certify volunteer plants that produce nesses and nearby residents. the project as meeting the park- flowers during the growing Students, most of them from Cissy O’Neal’s the student’s thoughtfulness and their interest in local In the end, Ripperton and ing goal, clearing the way for fi- season. In flower now is an ninth grade social studies class at McDougle Mid- government. In the photo above, Mayor Anne Myers the town agreed on a plan that nal approval. assortment of winter annu- dle School, took up the temporary roles of mayor, (brightly colored hair, in the middle) and Aldermen would prohibit the building from Ripperton said Wednesday als that begin growing in the members of the board of aldermen and concerned Alexa Savelli, Chris Rupert, Elizabeth Wilkes, Ame- housing a restaurant. Having a that it will take some time to late fall and burst forth with citizens offering their opinions to the board at the lia Riely, William Hutchison and Manoj Paladugu restaurant would have required complete the final construction flowers in early February. Feb- annual Town Hall Day for Teens Monday at Town hear a presentation on a proposed new town teen Roberson Square to provide drawings, but that construction ruary and March snows and Hall. Wendell Rogers, the recreation supervisor with center. Other items on the agenda for the evening in- 104 parking spaces. Instead, the could start in the summer and ice storms merely provide an the town’s Recreation and Parks Department, who cluded housing for the homeless, sidewalks and bike building will be configured with the project could be well under extra blanket of warmth from helped organize the event, said he was impressed with lanes for Davie Road and/or James Street and, in a three floors of condos — a total way by late in the year. freezing temperatures. Flower- the amount of thought and preparation the young demonstration that the students have been paying of 18 units — and two floors of He told the board Tuesday ing close down on the ground people put into the meeting. Town Manager Steve close attention lately, a proposed new parking lot office and retail space. night that the building’s design, seems to be an advantage dur- Stewart said he thoroughly enjoyed the discussion, for downtown. Under the town’s affordable which includes a number of ing typical cold weather. housing rules, three of the condos stepbacks, archways, an interior You may have to get down will be sold in conjunction with courtyard and other features will on hands and knees to conduct the Orange County Land Trust. be a challenge to construct. some “belly-button botany” observations to appreciate the Buckhorn Village plan draws praise, ire floral display. One of my fa- By Susan Dickson “This development is going to revenue that can fund a lot of vorites is the lowly common Staff Writer be detrimental to my property,” school teachers,” said Bill Bunch, chickweed, Stellaria media. said Debra Elmore, a Buckhorn chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro This bane of the lawn perfec- County residents were both Road resident. “Nobody’s going Chamber of Commerce, adding tionist can shine up at you like strongly opposed to and in sup- to want to buy my land because that the project’s developers are lo- hundreds of little bright stars port of the proposed Buckhorn it’s sitting right beside a mall.” cally based and will work to attract speckled across a bed of pale- Village development at a packed “This township where we’re local businesses. green chickweed foliage. Close Board of County Commissioners located has always been like the Developers and county officials observation of the tiny quar- public hearing Monday night. stepchild of Orange County,” she have said the development could ter-inch diameter flowers will Several residents who live continued. “All of sudden, these bring in sales tax revenue and curb reveal five pure white petals close to the site of the planned developers are coming in and property tax increases. According that are split like rabbit ears, development, which is near I-85 we’re like the golden child. to county Planning Director Craig appearing to be ten petals. and Buckhorn Road at the site “People’s lives are going to Benedict, while county residents Gently pull one double petal of the Buckhorn Flea Market, change in this community.” lead the state in per capita retail dol- away from the flower to enjoy said they were concerned the de- Others said the development lars spent, 53 percent of those dol- velopment would drive up their could bring in much-needed sales lars are spent outside the county. property taxes and they wouldn’t tax revenue. SEE FLORA PAGE 7 rendering courtesy of david ripperton be able to sell their homes. “The project will bring more SEE BUCKHORN PAGE 3 Roberson Square viewed from Carr Street. Index inside Following her heart after saving one Community ...... 2 Next Week: News...... 3 Realtors are noting a slowdown recently . . . 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recently “I’ve been connected to the world in such a way it makes from page 1 13. performance in the competi- the world feel more accessible Community Briefs Calvin earned a spot on the tion, which was held in Boul- to me,” she said as she told of a Within two months of the national team as a result of his der, Colo. woman who attended a reading including artist’s design fee, diagnosis, they arrived in New Seeking artists in Florida fresh off a plane from travel, materials, fabrication Delhi, where the surgeries (it The Orange County Arts Seeking gardeners India. “She was best friends with costs, documentation, trans- turned out that two were re- Commission seeks applicants The Orange County Part- the doctor who did the surgery portation and installation of quired), care and one month’s for a public art project at the nership for Young Children and stayed after the reading to the work. stay were provided for less than Robert and Pearl Seymour is sponsoring the commu- talk to me.” Applications must be post- $10,000. Center. nity gardens in Carrboro and As the advocate of the pa- marked by April 1. For more Grace didn’t know that she The project is open to all seeking volunteers, preferably tient, Grace made decisions information, visit www.art- had done anything more than artists living in North Caro- families with young children, when he could not, and saw the sorange.org. save her man until the world- lina, working in any media. to apply for gardening space. well-oiled machinery of the In- Artist teams are eligible to Support is provided and gar- wide media (among them, dian hospital. She has been the Boulder champ CNN, Bloomberg Magazine, apply, including teams of art- deners can take on space at spokesperson since it all started Culbreth Middle School 60 Minutes, The Washington ists from multiple disciplines. the Martin Luther King Park and was the one who received student Calvin Wagner placed Post, AARP) began clamoring Orange County artists are en- garden and the Carrboro Ele- the calls after stories were re- second in the nation at the to interview this first couple couraged to apply. mentary garden. Applications leased — from others with American Bouldering Series from the United States to take The project’s budget is can be found at www.orang- health concerns and from those Championship in the Male Calvin Wagner took such a pilgrimage. $10,000 and includes all costs esmartstart.org. For more in- looking to turn medical tour- associated with the project, Youth C category for ages 12- bouldering silver in Boulder. formation, call 967-9091. Two months after they re- ism into a business. After saying turned home, Grace began to no to many who asked, late last write the book about their ex- year she said yes to a job with a perience that was published last New York-based company, One year as State of the Heart (New World United, which has an In- 5pm. Drop-in, no charge. Cornucopia Garrett Rd, Durham (Hillsborough). Harbinger Publications, 2007). dian subsidiary called Best Med Community Calendar House Cancer Support Center, 111 Ballroom - Dancing. 4th & 5th Her dream of becoming a Journeys (bestmedjourneys. Cloister Ct, Ste 220, Chapel Hill. 401- Thursdays, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933- published author was coming com) that has simplified the 9333, www.cornucopiahouse.org. 8982. Seymour Senior Center, true at long last. process for Americans travel- Special Events simple desserts for recipients in NAMI Family-To-Family Educa- 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, But before the book was re- tion Program will host a series of 12 968-2070. ing to India for the medical care North Carolina Environment the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. For leased, the relationship ended, weekly classes for people who have they require. Justice Network Quarterly more info, call 942-2948. leaving her with a book to pro- family members with a serious men- Literary Discussion/ On her most recent (and Summit Meeting — will be held Goathouse Cat Refuge – Seeks mote that featured a relationship tal illness. Classes offered in Chapel Open Mic fourth) trip to India, Grace at the Faith Tabernacle Oasis of volunteers to help with rescued from which she needed to heal. Hill. Contave Gove Elder, 967-5403. What Are These Graphic spent time with the owner of Love Church on Saturday, March cats & kittens. For more info, call She soon learned that talking Classes begin Mar 4. Registration Novels I’ve Been Hearing So the company and knows he is 1 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with Bonny at 545-2825 or email her at about it, like ripping bandages required. Email confidential inquiries Much About? — A discussion more dedicated to simplifying speakers discussing landfill issues, [email protected]. to [email protected]. led by Chapel Hill Comics owner from a healing wound, hurt a the process for people in this water and sewage issues and the Andrew Neal. Thu, Feb 28. Recep- lot, but promoted true, deep situation than in capitalizing on concerns of Smithfield Foods English as a Second Language The Compassionate Friends: tion at 5pm, program at 5:45pm. healing. their hardship. workers. Conversation Club seeks Self-help support after the death of Grace, a Carrboro artist, a child. Free and open to all adults Wilson Library, UNC campus. Call Her title hasn’t changed, but 1st Annual Collectors Fair volunteers to talk with groups grieving the loss of a child or sibling. 962-4207 or e-mail liza_terll@unc. who teaches painting and po- now she delivers keynote speech- hosted by the Town of Carrboro of international students Fridays Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Ever- edu for more info. Free & open to etry in her home through The es and PowerPoint presentations and the N.C. Recreation and Parks from 11:30am-1:30pm. University green United Methodist Church. the public. ArtsCenter, is a study in life’s and wears a Blackberry. Department. Sat, Feb 23, 9am-3pm. Methodist Church on Franklin 11098 Highway 15-501. Call Julie Open Mic - For poetry, music & metaphors. “I have joined them as the Century Center, 100 N Greens- Street. Call 967-1448 or email Coleman at 967-3221 or visit www. short fiction. Tuesdays at 7pm, Mar- “When I finish a painting, I boro St. Colectible items such as [email protected]. ‘patient advocate’ so that I can chapelhilltcf.org. ket Street Books & Maps, Southern cover it so it dries slowly,” Grace coins, stamps, trading cards, comic communicate with perspective Kids Village, 610 Market St, Chapel Hill. said of her own curing process. books, dolls, toys & more will be on patients and answer their ques- Toddler Time – At the Carrboro Museums 933-5111, www.marketstreetbooks. “It’s been very hard, but it’s a hand. Vendor booths available for tions to be sure communication Branch Library. Every Thursday at Planetarium & Digital Theater com. good kind of healing.” $25-$35. Call Brendan Moore at flows smoothly,” Grace said. 4pm. For more info, call 969-3006. Shows - Science LIVE Demos. Through email and on the 918-7392 or bmoore@townofcar- She appreciates that the path Preschool Story Time – At the Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, Other book-selling circuit, she has rboro.org for more info. will be easier for those follow- Carrboro Branch Library. Every 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info Public Art 360: A Symposium heard the stories of countless ing behind her. Lunchbox Concert Series Saturday at 10:30am. All preschool- hotline 549-6863, office 962-1236, from Seven Perspectives — a Americans who faced serious “India has a part of my heart — Thursdays through Mar 6. Bring ers are invited to this free program. tickets 843-7997. Thu-Sat 10am- national convention to address the health issues with no insurance. there. It ripped a piece out lunch to the Century Center and For more info, call 969-3006. 5pm, 6:30-9:15pm. Tickets $5.25; functional and aesthetic interaction In some instances, remaining hear live music from noon to 1pm. — and it’s OK — it didn’t take ComedySportz 4 Kidz - Games $4.25 seniors, students & children. among public art, profession design loved ones shared stories, but Free coffee provided by Open Eye anything away from me, it mul- & improv for the 12 & under crowd. For more info, visit www.more- disciplines, private development the book has given new hope Café. 100 N Greensboro St. Call tiplied me,” she said. Saturdays, 5pm. $10, students $8, headplanetarium.org. and government. Registration for to people wrestling with the is- 918-7385 or visit townofcarrboro. “When I land there and kids under 5 $5. DSI Comedy A Nursery of Patriotism: the April 11-12 symposium is $60 com/rp/cc.htm for more info. sues. feel the air, it feels like coming Theater, 200 N Greensboro St, Ste The University at War, 1861-1945. before Feb 22, $70 after Feb 22. “It’s been wonderful to hear home.” Carolina Mountain Dulcimer B-11, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro, 338- Exhibit on war’s historic impact on Visit www.publicartcollaborative.org the audiences’ take on the Grace reads from her book Players will meet at 7pm, Thu, Feb 8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com. UNC-Chapel Hill. In the Manu- for more info. health care system,” Grace said. 21. Carol Woods Retirement Com- and answers questions at 3:30 Express Yourself! - Art program scripts Dept (4th floor), Wilson VITA, a free tax assistance “The public reception has been munity, 750 Weaver Dairy Rd. Be- p.m. March 21 at the Chapel for ages 3-8 & their caregivers. Library, UNC campus, through Feb program for low- to middle-in- very gracious.” ginners & experts are welcome. Call Hill Public Library. Weekly art projects for children & 29. www.lib.unc.edu/spotlight/uni- come clients runs through Apr. For 929-5359 or e-mail ShirleyRay@aol. The book, like its writer, de- adults to explore their own creative versityatwar.html. enrollement requirements or more com for more info. livers information with genuine Contact Valarie Schwartz at paths; registration requested. Satur- info visit www.co.orange.nc.us/ag- warmth and rich details. The re- 923-3746 or valariekays@mac. Thoughts on Reentry: Ameri- days, 10:45-11:15 & 11:30am-noon. Films ing/VITA.asp. We Shall Not be Moved: A views have been excellent. com can Politics After Returning $2. Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 Introduction to Buddhism. History of the Tillery Resettlement From Syria — Lecture by Sarah E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 933-1455, Wednesdays through Mar 5, (2007) — A history of the New Deal Shields, Ph.D. Sun, Mar 2, 11am. www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org. 7:30-9pm. Piedmont KTC Tibetan The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main resettlement community of Tillery, Buddhist Meditation Center. 35 singing in the rain St. Hosted by The North Carolina Health & Wellness N.C. from slavery to present through Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill. Call 933- Society for Ethical Culture. Free and Community Grief Support archival film and video footage, his- 2138 or visit www.piedmontktc.org open to the public. Group, offered by UNC Hospitals’ torical photographs and narratives by for more info. Tillery’s elders. Thu, Feb 21, 7pm. Free Monitoring Civil Rights on the Bereavement Support Services. and open to the public. Sonja Haynes Weekly Peace Vigils. Fridays, 5- roofing and Ground — screening of footage Group will focus on sharing and Stone Center for Black Culture and 6pm. At the corner of Elliot Rd & E arChiteCtural by local videographer of UNC moving toward healing in a safe, History. 150 South Rd, UNC campus. Franklin St. Call 942-2535 for info. students supporting citizens of Jena, supportive setting. Mondays Sheet Metal Call 962-9001 for more info. Learn to incorporate a solar La., during the town’s Martin Luther through Mar 10, 6:30-8pm. United hot water system into construc- King Jr. celebration and discussion Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Dance tion projects and homes. Wed, Walker BroWn Co. of local civil rights issues. Wed, Feb Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Free and Havana Nights – Cuban Salsa. 1st Feb 27, 1-5pm. Central Carolina roofS that Stand the teStS of tiMe 21, 7pm. Chapel Hill Town Hall, 405 open to anyone, regardless of faith and 3rd Thursdays, 10pm. Mansion Community College, Pittsboro. 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Carrboro’s Community Newspaper Thursday, February 28, 2008 NEWS The Carrboro Citizen Page 3 News Briefs Woman completes 100 trips around the sun School board member resigns By Kirk Ross Sitting on her walker, she Orange County School Board member Dennis Staff Writer said knitting is difficult at times Whitling resigned last week following his arrest sev- — some of that due to problems eral days prior. Madeline Clara Smith spent the seeing, but mostly because of ar- Whitling, 52, was charged with embezzlement, first part of her 100th birthday in a thritis. She held out her hands, false pretense, obstruction of justice and corporate way any of us would have it. and though most of her fingers malfeasance. He had served on the school board for “I’ve been on the phone all were stiffened she demonstrated almost four years. morning,” she said in a voice that the agility that’s allowed her to He is accused of stealing more than $58,000 from was surprisingly strong and un- keep making blankets for the the Durham law firm owned by Thomas J. Stevens, mistakably that of a true Mainer. little ones. Other than that, no where he worked from 1984 to 2007. Whitling left the As the calls from family mem- real complaints. firm in 2007 to start his own business. bers kept rolling in, the Lewiston, “I make out,” she said. The board decided it would not fill Whitling’s seat Maine native spent that time on Later, after being seated as the before the May election. the phone in the comfy confines guest of honor at her birthday of her Covenant Place apartment, party, she told a gathering of fel- where she keeps an impressive va- low tenants and Covenant Place Hillsborough drought workshop riety of houseplants. staff that they shouldn’t have. Orange County will hold an informational work- She is quick to answer one of “I didn’t know it was going to shop about ways to cope with the drought for well the most standardized questions PHOTO BY KIRK ROSS be like this,” she said. “I was just water users in rural areas on March 5 at 7 p.m. at in journalism. Madeline Smith jokes with fellow Covenant Place tenant Bettie Graham as going to have a cup of coffee.” Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough. Q: How did you live to be 100? Smith’s 100th birthday celebration starts up. Ten candles were lit around a Speakers will present an update and forecast on the A: Oh, how should I know? cake that day and for the 100th drought situation, information about wells and water She spent almost all of her years their children. Most days she does time Madeline Smith was ser- production in Piedmont North Carolina geology, how Honestly, she said she never in Maine, where she had a career some knitting. enaded with “Happy Birthday.” to use sustainable landscaping practices and other ba- thought she’d live to see Feb. 21, as a nurse. She moved to Covenant “I knit blankets for the chil- Then, refusing any help in the sic tips on conserving ground water. 2008, and then rattled off the age Place ten years ago to be close to dren’s clinic in Yanceyville where endeavor, she slowly and deliber- For more information, contact David Stancil, envi- of passing of siblings, parents and her son Richard Smith-Overman, my daughter-in-law works,” she ately blew out every last candle ronmental and resource conservation director, at 245- friends. her daughter-in-law Patty and said. on the cake. 2590 or [email protected].

BUCKHORN hotels, residential and other similar Other county residents said Giraffe Productions presents: Youth charged in shooting uses. The third district would be they were concerned about the ef- The Chapel Hill Police Department on Monday from page 1 the development’s largest district, fects the mall could have on the Empowering charged 17-year-old David Earl Ellis Jr. with attempt- with about 606,000 square feet on county and encouraged the board ed first-degree murder in the shooting of a 16-year-old According to the developers, if 48 acres. It would include large- to pursue other types of projects to Humanity victim. the project is approved they would scale retail development as well as bring in revenue and jobs. for the Ellis is accused of shooting the victim on Johnson break ground in mid-2010 and possible mixed-use projects and “I am almost appalled that Street on Monday evening. He is being held in the anticipate completion four or five an area for local government that the future for Orange County is Changing Times Orange County jail under a $200,000 secured bond years later. Roger Perry, president of would house police, fire or emer- a mall. This is not why we live in and appeared in court in Hillsborough on Tuesday. East West Partners, the firm devel- gency services. Orange County. We would live in Awakening Workshops oping Buckhorn Village, said the For the Buckhorn Road Associ- Charlotte or Cary,” said Jim Stock. project could bring in $6 million a as seen on Oprah OWASA meets to discuss shortage ates to begin work on the develop- “I think that there is such a lack of March 8th year in sales tax revenue. ment, the county must approve the leadership that people are being led At its meeting tonight (Thursday), the OWASA The proposed development proposed rezoning and special-use by developers. Taking Your Power Back board will discuss declaring a Stage Three Water includes three individual develop- permit. “With more PhDs per square Jan Petrie Kolleda Psychologist / Psychic Shortage, which would include additional restrictions ment districts totaling nearly 130 Ben Lloyd, a former county foot that you can shake a stick at, March 15th and surcharges for water use. The meeting is at 7 p.m. acres, with a proposed maximum commissioner and a resident of this county ought to be able to come Who Are We? at the Chapel Hill Town Hall and will be televised on of about 1.1 million square feet of Efland, said that the commission- up with something beneficial for the Beverly Thompson Author / Intuitive local cable channel 18. Water reserves have steadily building space for the entire prop- ers need the development in order future,” he continued. “We can say erty. The first district, about 41 dwindled since last summer. Recent rainfall has not to bring in additional revenue and no to this [development] I think.” www.thegatheringofangels.com significantly raised lake levels and the current sup- acres, would include no more than curb property tax increases. The commissioners will discuss ply would last about five or six more months with- four large retailers with a total of 919-918-3916 “This Buckhorn Village, I ap- the proposed development at their [email protected] out further rainfall. OWASA staff recommended that 185,000 square feet. plaud. It’s the first positive step in regular meeting on March 6, and the Stage Three Shortage be declared if lakes were at The second district, about 40 years relative to providing the needs could take action as early as May less than 45 percent capacity at the end of the month. acres with 522,000 square feet of for the people and giving us tax re- 1. The Orange County Planning Giraffe They stand at about 40 percent now. buildings, would support mixed- lief,” he said. “Something has got to Board will provide recommenda- productions The board will also consider the use of Jordan Lake use development including retail, give somewhere. People are paying tions to the board of commissioners 66 Hardin circle #12B as a reservoir in the future, but it would be years be- office, restaurants, indoor theaters, all they can pay.” throughout the review process. chapel Hill, nc 27516 fore the necessary infrastructure could be built.

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Lunch Menus conference and state championship tro- tions, marketing campaigns, electronic New Morris principal FEB. 29- MAR. 6 School Briefs phy display cabinets. media, websites, photography and ex- William Spagnardi, principal fellows To register, contact Jim Williams cellence in writing. Every meal is served intern at Seawell Elementary School, at 270-8920. For corporate sponsor- with a choice of milk. New kindergartners has been named assistant principal of ship opportunity information, contact Teen workshops Breakfast is served daily. Chapel oHill-Carrbor City Schools Morris Grove Elementary. Lynn Duffy at [email protected] is now accepting registrations for kin- The Drug and Alcohol Awareness Morris Grove will open in August. or 969-8554. E lEMENTARy dergarten students for fall 2008. Team and the Chapel Hill Police De- Six teachers have been named to the partment will sponsor workshops on Friday — Fishwich; Incoming kindergartners must turn Special education night Morris Grove Elementary Planning five years old on or before October 16. parent education awareness of teen al- Team. These include: Tina Mansfield, Chicken & Noodles Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools All students entering kindergarten in cohol and drug issues. Lisa Frangipane, Kate Cook, Cheri w/ Wheat Roll; Cole- will host an Exceptional Children Dis- the fall must have a physical exam prior CHPD crisis counselor Matt Sul- Ensby, Katherine Andrews and Crystal slaw; Steamed Carrots; trict Parent Night, “Navigating the Spe- to the first day of school. A physical livan will lead the workshops, which Epps. Applesauce cial Education Process,” on March 13 at exam any time during the year preced- will provide information on how to In addition, Kiley Brown, counsel- Monday — Rotini w/ 6:30 p.m. at the Carolina Center for ing the first day of school is acceptable. keep teens safe from the harmful conse- ing intern at Forest Pines Elementary Meatless Spaghetti Sauce Educational Excellence on the Smith To register, parents should bring: quences of substance use. Sessions will in Raleigh, has been named guidance & Garlic Bread; Beef Taco Middle School campus. proof of district residency, including be held at 7 p.m. on March 6 at Car- counselor at Morris Grove. Angela w/ Salsa; Mixed Vegeta- The program will feature three infor- a current Orange County property rboro High School and on March 11 at Snider, family specialist at Glenwood bles; Chilled Peaches mational sessions, including: tax bill, settlement statement, lease or Smith Middle School. Elementary, has been selected as Morris Tuesday — Mozza- • Becoming Your Child’s Best and rental agreement, unpaid Duke Power Both sessions will contain the same Grove’s family specialist. rella Sticks w/ Marinara Most Effective Advocate; Dipping Sauce; Turkey, bill, OWASA or Public Service Gas material, so parents should pick the date bill; a certified copy of the child’s birth • Planning for Transition from and location that is most convenient for School concerts Dressing & Gravy w/ School to the Adult World; and certificate; immunization record; the them. The workshops are free and open It’s the time of year when musical Wheat Roll; Garden Peas, • Understanding the Referral Pro- child’s Social Security number; and any to the public. For more information, students come together to show what Fresh Orange cess and Eligibility Determination for custody arrangement documentation, if call 942-3300 or email dalepratt-wil- they can do. Chapel Hill-Carrboro Wednesday — Cheese Special Education. applicable. [email protected]. school concerts coming up: Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza; Light refreshments will be served. Registration forms are available on- • The Carrboro High School Or- Ham & Cheese Melt; Pre-registration is recommended and line at www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/regis- Emerson benefit chestra and Chorus Concert will be held Green Beans; Chilled required by March 7 for childcare. To tration or by mail by calling registrar Emerson Waldorf School will hold on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Culbreth Middle Fruit Cocktail; Chocolate register or for more information, visit Marlen Orio and leaving a name and a benefit auction and dance for the School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 Pudding www.chccs.k12.nc.us or call Karen Pa- address. In addition, parents can pick up school’s annual fund on March 8 at 7 for students and free for Carrboro High Thursday — Chicken tillo at 967-8211, ext. 234. Nuggets w/BBQ Sauce & registration forms at the Lincoln Center p.m. at the Barn at Valhalla on Charles students. Wheat Roll; Baked Pota- on Merritt Mill Road. Forms should be District takes awards Lane in Chapel Hill. • The Elementary Choral Festival to w/wo Meat & Cheese returned to the registrar at the Lincoln The event will feature entertainment Concert will be held March 4 at 12:45 w/ Wheat Roll; Broccoli Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Chapel Hill-Carrbo ro City Schools by the Saludos Company band and food p.m. in Hanes Theater at Chapel Hill Cuts; Fruited Gelatin to 5 p.m. received several awards at the North and drinks in addition to the auction. High School. For more information, contact Orio Carolina School Public Relations As- Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at • The Chapel Hill High School dleMid & High at 967-8211, ext. 268 or morio@chccs. sociation’s annual Blue Ribbon Awards the door. For advance ticket purchases, Choral Program will present its Festi- Friday — Beef & k12.nc.us. For preschool informa- for Excellence in Communication cel- more information or to make a dona- val Concert on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Cheese Nachos w/ Salsa; tion and registration, contact Michelle ebration in January. tion of goods or services, contact Leigh at Chapel Hill High. Tickets are $6 for Fishwich; Sweet Yellow Brewington at 918-2153, ext. 20291 or The district received awards for four Sparacino at 929-7688 or events@emer- adults and $3 for students under 18 Corn; Chilled Peaches [email protected]. of its publications, including the 2005- sonwaldorf.org. • The Chapel Hill High School Ti- Monday — Cheese 06 Annual Report, the 2007-08 Parent ger Band will present “Speakeasy,” the Ravioli w/ Garlic Bread; Tiger Open Calendar and Handbook, the 2007-08 Woods Charter benefit 12th annual Jazz Dance, featuring the Corn Dog; Green Beans; The Chapel Hill High School annual Study Skills Series and the 2007-08 Cat’s Cradle will host a benefit for award-winning Tiger Jazz Ensemble, on Chilled Apricots; Choco- Tiger Open Golf Classic fundraiser will Academy posters and informational the Woods Charter School on March March 8 at 7 p.m. at Chapel Hill High. late Pudding be held April 5 at the Challenge Golf brochures. The winning publications 14, featuring performances by Hobex, Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for Tuesday — Mozza- Club in Graham. have been entered in the National Great Big Gone and Lynn Blakey and students in advance and $15 for adults rella Sticks w/ Marinara The 18-hole scramble tournament School Public Relations Association’s Ecki Heins. and $7 for students at the door. For in- Dipping Sauce; Chicken will include novelty contests, a raffle, Golden Achievement Awards, which Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:30 formation, call 933-4726. Nuggets w/BBQ Sauce & prizes and food. will be announced in July. p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. • And the Chapel Hill High School Wheat Roll; Sweet Yel- Proceeds from the event will help The NCSPRA presented 99 awards Band Festival Concert will be held low Corn; Fresh Apple fund a major upgrade of the school’s to school systems across the state in its March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday — Oven annual tribute to outstanding publica- Baked BBQ Chicken w/ Wheat Roll; Double Cheeseburger w/ Lett & Tom; Collard Green; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Need A Tutor? Fruited Gelatin One-On-One In Your Home Thursday — Cheese Quesadilla w/ Salsa; • All Subjects • PreK-Adult Pork Egg Roll; Spanish • Flexible Schedules • Qualified Teachers Rice; Green Peas; Fresh Orange • Affordable Rates 1 Free sessION! 919-384-7000 Call for details. www.clubztutoring.com CitizenCryptoquote By Martin Brody This week’s lunch menu is sponsored by Recycling For example, YAPHCYAPLM is WORDSWORTH. One let- Club Z In-Home Tutoring. 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MCDOUGLE MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS

6th Grade Warshauer, Ezra Weiss, Vanessa Ian Templeton, Jillian Thompson, AB Honor Roll List: Bondarev, Christopher Chiesa, Farrar, Jessica Ferreira, Priya Ford, Wignall Anna Tomkins, Hans Valentin, Ray Meredith Clendaniel, Caroline Logan Fox, Kaitlyn Furey, Nicole Haley Attix, Jessica Batson, Lisabeth Vazquez, Diana Vincent, Chandler Coyle, Joseph Duronio, Zachary Gardinier, Maureen Gogan, Bretton A Honor Roll List: Birkemo, Ashley Burnette, Kathleen AB Honor Roll List: Weedon, Katherine Williford James Farley, Aaron Feinberg, Mark Goldbach, Gregory Heafner, Alexander Adams, Kathryn Cannon, Garcian D’Cruz, Leila Tyler Badgett, Danielle Bailey, Willingham, Megan Willis Flournoy, Glenn Floyd III, Trevor Miranda Heins, Jacob Heivly, Jodie Alexander, Emma Anderson, Doerfer, Timothy Duffy, Kevin Melanie Bannout, Emma Beck Gasdaska, Audrey Groux, Caroline Holder, Lewis Holder, William Cameron Baker Anna Baynes, Elefante, Harrison Esterley, Joseph Miriam Beltran-Reyes, Henry Hamilton, Conor Hendershot, Holmberg IV, Isabela Humphrey, Casey Briggs, Brett Buchman, 7th Grade Frederick, Alison Frimmel, Hannah Bolon, Spencer Brown, Yessenia Sean Hicks, Elana Horwitz Anya William Hutchinson, Ashlan Jones, Anna Cable, Jason Cohn Megan Frisk, Ariel Gunn, Katie Guthmiller, Campos-Franco, Ryan Castellano, Josephs, Madeline Kameny, Maxwell Caroline Jones, Makayla Jones, Dell, Torri Derby, Grant DeSelm, A Honor Roll List: Jack Haskins, Stephen Himmelberg Matthew Cotton, Marc Crespi Kuller, Kristen Laubscher Nataniel Daniel Kaplan, Peregrine Ke- Justin Doble, Riley Foster, Camille Jr, Andrew HoTong, George Lantay, Stephen Dreher, Abraham Eichner, Dunmi Alabi, Christopher Barth, Lelental, Markham Lisowsky, Lind, Matthew Kleissler, William Gossett, Christopher Greaney, Max Lehmann, Linnea Lieth, Tori Anna Emslie, Robert Andrew Riley Billman, Hannah Blackburn, Haley Macdonald, Erin McGibbon, Knapp, Leah Komada, Sarah Kelsey Griffith Anders Haaland, London, Caroline Mann, Ethan Emslie, Chelsea English, Jenna Sarah Brooks, Jillian Brownell, Alexandra Meegan, Colin Nelson, Layden, Samantha Lehman, Jared Kendall Harkey, Nathaniel Hebert, Martin, Maria Miggs, Casey Molina, English, Nikita Ermochkine, David Edward Burgard, Grant Cabell Roberts Nelson, Andrew Norris, Lennon, Hannah Lewis, Joseph Rebecca Heine David Hicks, Laura Musalem, Sean Neagle Eron, Leila Fallahi, Isaiah Farrington, Brynn Cameron, Laurence Cecil, John O’Regan, Sainaga Paladugu, Maffly-Kipp, Sara Margolis, Diana Aaron Hiller, Jonah Horwitz, Claire Nielsen, K’La J Noel, Alyssa Paul Flournoy Riley Foster, Daniel Karen Cheney, Fiona Cunningham James Parks, Megan Phelan, Kristen Martinez, Erin McGibbon, Emily Kimon Iliadis Kaitlin Jones, Aaron Oppewal, Dylan Owen, Sara Petty, Govert, Cameron Grant, Jane Stacey Cutrell, Ashley Dwyer, Powers, Amelia Riely, Joao Ritter, Mirkin, Astrid Monar, Katherine Josephs, Rachana Joshi, Ayano Stewart Powell, Samantha Ragan, Harrison, Nina Hendrickson, Morgan Fontaine, Elizabeth Fox, Liza Schimmelfing, Kristen Segars, O’Brien, Carrie Parker, Rachel Kakoki Tyler Keith-Pedersen, Juliana Ritter, Caleb Roenigk, Christopher Hilburn-Trenkle, Luke Haus, Ryan Hegedus, Cerys Bethany Stafford-Smith, Cabriel Parks, Ariana Peden, John Porter, Mara Klem-O’Connor, Abel Lyndsey Shafiei, Sarah Sharpe, Ronald Jackson Jessica Kennedy, Humphreys, Eric Jiang, Yeon Soo Sullivan, Alexandra Taylor, Benjamin Emily Powell, Hannah Reynolds, Koshy, Maxwell LeMoine, Rachel Alexandra Slydel, Brian Smith, John Kleissler, Naa-Lamiley Kwakye, Jin, Grace McLaughlin, Marisa Taylor, Brian Toh, Andrew Amelia Riely, Alexa Savelli, Joseph Lennon, Kathleen Mattox, Brooks Marcus Steele, Mark Stouffer, Justine Lockhart, Diego Martinez, Nesbitt, Thomas Nguyen, Kelsey Vanderford, Geneva Walata, Aaron Schearer, Lila Scott, Kristen Segars, McConnell Madeline McNeal, Paige Sullivan, Jonah Swartz, Jill McLeod, Casey Mickunas, John O’Regan, Elliot Orenstein, Kathryn Warshauer, Jordan Watts, Rachel Elaine Shults, Alexander Simmons, Madeline Mesaros, Heidi Mickunas, Robin Tanz, Shekente Torain, Morales, Mark Mullen, Alexander Peneyra, Eric Plevy, Christopher Weaver, Chelsea Weedon, Kaitlyn Deepanshu Singh, Austin Slydel, Paul Miller Jacob Moffatt, Samuel John Ussery, Intintolo Anthony Obringer, Liam O’Mahony, Nadia Reeder, Simone Robinson, Walden Weinberg, Taylor Wilt Kalli Smith, John Snyder, Matthew Moffet, Lee Mook, Shannon Vanhook, Matthew Wayne, Leah Ortiz-Perez, Samuel Parker, Saldana-Montavon Chiara Salemi, Sobol, Jonathan Sowder, Jonathon Mumper, Carly Narotsky, Shea Westendorf, Leah Whitney Emily Aracely Perez, Madeleine Popkin Sydney Sanders, Colton Shoup, AB Honor Roll List: Sparling, Lena Stashko, Rita Neville, Nell Ovitt, Grace Porter, Williams, Juliana Wulforst Ashley Powell, Nathaniel Powers, Valerie Stocking Brady Strine, Joseph Adileh, Kelly Archer, Mirian Swartzwelder, Sophia Szentes, Natalie Ragazzo, Frances Reuland, Austin Rainey, Nakeisha Revels Kevin Su, Geoffrey Thomason, Avendano-Galdamez, Benjamin Conor Templeton, Laura Tomkins, Allison Rives, Catherine Romaine Alda Royal, Perla Sanchez, Beatriz Grace VanFleet Tristin VanOrd, 8th Grade Babcock, Gabriel Barboza, Johanna Elizabeth Tun, James Westover, Evan Rose, Susana Russell, Laurel Santillano, Colin Schenk Andrew Jennifer Vaughn, Zachary Visco, Berliner, Seth Cameron, Margaret Dylan Wignall, Juliann Willis, Hayley Shea, Nicholas Sparling Joshua Scott, Daniel Sibrian, Giovani Silva, Leah Whetten-Goldstein, Anne A Honor Roll List: Cannon, Anai Carranza, William Wilson, Taylor Wopschall, Leah Taekman, Samuel Teague, Rachel Tana Smith, Will Sonis, Kevin Sosa, Wilcosky Clinton, Samuel Darby, Wendy Zelson van Aalst, Camden VanOrd, Jacob Eric Anderson, Matthew Arena, Laura Sullivan, Madeline Taylor, Rachel Baker, Holly Bard, Alexey Dresher, Emma Eble, Shaphan S p o r ts Tar Heel team grows under pressure

By Frank Heath er their eyes in worry during his totals over the past nine games of Wayne Ellington, after bottom- statistic: North Carolina’s 26-2 hard way that a team has to ad- Sports Columnist short substitute stints. In the ACC 23, 32, 29, 35, 18, 22, 28, 39 and ing out with eight points against overall season record. just and sacrifice some things race, the Heels were two games 23, and single-game rebound to- Duke, has put up scoring totals of And while Carolina has in order to overcome obstacles. Where does one start, with so behind Duke, where Coach K tals of 21, 18, 13 and 12, en route 28, 19, 19, 21 and 17, and made 17- reeled off these five straight vic- The fact remains, the players on much happening in this quickly seemed to have concocted another to averaging 13.7 boards. Tyler is of-31 three-point attempts — with tories, Duke reverted to some this team all will be made bet- dwindling UNC and ACC bas- of his black magic brews, coaxing shooting 57.8 percent from the at least three made three-pointers play more characteristic of its ter by Lawson’s presence. A big ketball season? Any other year, the the Devils along on an undefeated floor and 80.5 percent from the in each of those games. His shot forgettable 2006-07 season, part of UNC’s improvement spectacle of Carolina’s relentless run through the first half of the foul line during that same stretch. selection has become more focused tanking in road losses against during the past three weeks forward Tyler Hansbrough wav- league schedule. Tack on his 14 steals over the — as has that of the entire team — Wake Forest and Miami. Duke’s can be seen as the culmination ing as he passes so many legend- And even before UNC’s loss to past five games and you’re talk- and he exhibits a much more open lapses, combined with Caro- of a lot of hard work by all of ary names in the basketball record Duke and Lawson’s injury, things ing about near-complete court confidence and focus with the ball lina’s developing resolve and the players, and they are now in books would be the story of the really had not seemed to be “click- domination. in the open court and on the drive. focus on the tasks at hand, has position to capitalize even more season. A week ago Hansbrough ing,” at least not on a level corre- But Carolina has had more As a team, this UNC squad sits UNC back to first place in the fully with the return of a rested was leaving Bobby Jones, Mike sponding to Carolina’s potential than just the big guy’s stats and atop the NCAA in rebounding league, with the opportunity to Lawson. O’Koren and Walter Davis in and combined skill levels on of- leadership to lean on. Thomas, margin, with a plus-12 per game determine its own path for the The Tar Heels cannot, obvi- his rear view; now he’s 20 points fense and especially defense. who had averaged barely a point edge; ranks second nationally in post season by winning its final ously, rest at this point. But it behind Antawn Jamison’s career But a funny thing happened for his career prior to Lawson’s scoring; is tied for seventh in free three regular-season games. appears this team has finally scoring number. And the way Ty- about midway through what was injury, has been one of the more throws attempted; and is 12th Some may have concerns grown to understand that rest- ler’s been scoring lately, he could beginning to look like Carolina’s pleasant surprises in recent overall in free-throw percentage. that the return of Tywon Law- ing is not the point of basket- pass Antawn in the first half this first-ever loss at home to Clem- memory, Over the past seven (On average, Carolina makes 20.1 son to the court could throw ball. Carolina travels to Boston Saturday against Boston College! son: The Tar Heels seemed to stop games, Thomas is averaging 6.6 foul shots in 26.6 attempts every off these Heels’ newly etched College this Saturday, then But Hansbrough will be the first throwing their hands up about assists and 7.4 points on 59 per- game, a 75.7 percent clip.) chemistry; but one has to re- tackles Florida State at home to remind anyone that it’s all about their situation, and, in essence, cent shooting from the field. These are all huge advantages member that Lawson is one of midweek before the finale at winning, above any of that, so we grew up. At least that’s what it Even more impressive has been for any team to have, and are the more unique and danger- Duke on March 8th. The Heels must move on. looked like. the steadiness and leadership he stats that can decide the direc- ous players ever to play college need to win these games, but In sports, one of the most im- The comeback against Clem- shows on both ends of the court. tion a season turns. In totality, basketball. His North Carolina now at least they see how they portant things a team can possess son was most striking for the way If there were a “most improved” they point to the validity of one teammates have learned the can do just that. or learn is the capacity for endur- in which Carolina went from be- award, he would win it. ance. Because, as Brad Daugherty ing an at-times discombobulated puts it, above all else “you gotta group during the opening min- sustain.” Well, in clawing back utes — nearly collapsing beneath from what, on February 8, follow- Clemson’s defensive pressure — Uif!Fmfwfoui!Boovbm ing their lackluster loss to Duke, to, by the overtimes, exerting their looked like potentially a dire and will offensively and getting just the deteriorating situation, the Tar shots they wanted. Heels have somehow found, or Since that miraculous save Community Dinner gained, just that quality. against the Tigers, UNC has Three weeks ago, UNC was played and won four ACC games ! down to third-string point guard in classic “Carolina Basketball” Tvoebz-!Nbsdi!3! 2!QN Quentin Thomas, the little-used form. 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for the record letters Thanks, Ken L ive by the test scores . . . Though a Chapel Hill-ian, I There is palpable concern in the air about the have grown more and more fond reputation of Chapel Hill High School. It might be of reading your weekly paper, a good time in the midst of all the concern about The Carrboro Citizen. In recent tests and cheating to look for a moment at how weeks, I find myself eagerly we’ve judged that school, and all schools for that awaiting the next installment matter. of Ken Moore’s “Flora” column. In short, there’s been an emphasis on numbers His appreciation for the natural and not so much on reading comprehension. world and eloquent expression In 1999 for instance, a weekend real estate edi- make his columns a pleasure to tion of The Wall Street Journal contained a chart read. Most recently I enjoyed — one of those little snapshot info boxes — from a chuckle of recognition when an Ohio-based research firm. Using a combination Ken described his “panic” at the of mainly SATs scores and percentage of students “constant assaults of springtime taking AP courses, the company named CHHS awakenings,” as they prevented one the top ten schools in the U.S. him from completing “well-in- Not long after that, the school and the district tentioned chores and worthy were noting quite often that The Wall Street Journal projects set aside for the winter itself had named Chapel Hill High one of the top months.” I thought I was the ten in the country. only one feeling that way each Folks at East Chapel Hill High, which hadn’t February! I am slowly becoming been around long enough to make it to the Jour- resigned to the fact that I live in nal’s chart, were miffed. But not long after, News- a climate that beckons me out- week , owned by the same corporate media giant doors all four seasons of the year, that owns Kaplan testing, gave both schools high An open letter to Hidden Voices so those winter projects will con- rankings based mainly on the number of students tinue to escape my attention. taking AP tests. (Kaplan, by the way, makes a Francesca Hyatt what can be done to keep this Thank you to Ken Moore for community thriving. I would good bit of its money by helping kids prepare for “Sometimes I reminding me of that fact and those tests.) [Editor’s note: The follow- love to hear what my neighbors letting me know it’s OK. For its part, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City ing is an open letter to Hidden feel paralyzed, would like from me, an outsid- Nils Brubaker Voices and the participants of The er. Sometimes I feel paralyzed, Schools administration did a lot more student mea- aware that good Chapel Hill suring and reporting and was fairly transparent ArtsCenter’s production “Because aware that good intentions aren’t about its struggles to reach all students. And even We’re Still Here (and Moving).”] intentions aren’t nearly enough to bring healing Town should act to wounds that are older than though disaggregated test scores pointed to trouble, I was deeply moved by the nearly enough to I was very dismayed to read the top ten label wasn’t discarded. performance this past Friday, the hills. I have fears that what- about the bicycle accident suf- Then the state followed the federal government and grateful that so many were bring healing to ever I do will be wrong, because fered by musician Dave Laney. in getting involved in measuring schools in a more willing to share their stories. wounds that are I’m throwing my white privilege Particularly so, because I had comprehensive fashion. No Child Left Behind, the Some of the stories were almost around and can never hope to just written to Mayor Chilton a federal accountability program, has many, many unbearably sad — stories of older than the fully understand the complex is- few days ago about unregulated flaws but it did serve to open more eyes to the work prejudice and fear, of meanness hills.” sues that are attached to an old traffic in Carrboro. Aside from before us to live up to education ideals. and ignorance. Some of the sto- community. So I’m asking — putting up with the speeders By many measures, Chapel Hill High has long ries were beautiful — stories of can I be part of the conversation? and the tailgaters, I have discov- deserved its reputation as providing one of the family and tight-knit commu- formances, “interested audience Can I be part of the healing? ered that cars are not stopping state’s best high school educations. But it is far from nity, of providing for each other’s members will be prompted to Please, if it’s possible to con- as I attempt to go to and from perfect. No high school is. needs, of inter-generational rela- choose one of several targeted tact the individuals who gave in- the Century Center, within the And one of those imperfections, named by tionships. Some things I learned actions as a means of addressing terviews for this performance and crosswalk, at night. This was my students on surveys again and again, is the high were alarming; I never under- the issues raised by the show.” find out if they would like to be second letter in a year, and I have stress atmosphere that accompanies the growing stood so clearly until watching I’m not sure if I missed this or part of a community-wide con- received no reply. Interestingly, a reliance on tests and testing to measure student the performance how damaging if it didn’t happen — but I don’t versation about the issues raised recent letter to parks and recre- achievement. integration policies were to the think it’s too late! in the performance, I would be ation about children in the dog The school administration is trying to put the Northside community. I am a Caucasian female and thrilled. park, received immediate atten- situation in perspective, but in a region where the One element that I felt was have been living in the Sunset Thank you again for the won- tion and response. Not only are brand “Chapel Hill High” is highly regarded, the missing in the performance was neighborhood for six months. derful work you did putting this human lives at stake here, but cheating scandal is likely to snowball. It’s one of even a mention of the need for I realize that I am part of the piece together. You stirred up a surely the town recognizes the those “bigger they are/harder they fall” stories and healing between the Caucasian change that is happening in this lot of questions and ideas, and I potential liability of not enforc- the school community is trying to sort this out un- population of Chapel Hill/Car- community, that I am here be- hope that something wonderful ing the laws and regulations that der intense and often simplistic media scrutiny. rboro and the African-American cause I can afford to rent one of will come out of this. it creates. Just like the athletes on a team disqualified be- community. I realize that the the new houses built on an empty Vivian Phillips Francesca Hyatt works at cause one of their teammates cheated, the rest of focus was on telling stories that lot where someone probably used Carrboro SEEDS Community Garden and the student body at Chapel Hill High and its many might otherwise be forgotten, to raise chickens and grow veg- proud graduates will be unfairly sullied. but if we only tell the story of op- etables. It terrifies me to think lives in Carrboro. It’s unfortunate, but it’s also a teachable moment pression and the desire to over- that I might be contributing to for everyone involved. As this year began, Chapel come, we will continue to create the breaking apart of a com- letters policy Hill High’s School Improvement Team recognized a world where we are all battling munity, when one of the main that the school needs to improve in the area of for power instead of learning how things I want in life is to live in a Letters should be no more than 425 words in length and must be accompa- honor and integrity. And we have years of reports live together. I’m not suggesting neighborhood where people look nied by the author’s name, address and contact information. We will publish one from students that they feel like they’re in a testing that this is the sentiment of those out for each other, where grand- letter per author per month. Typed letters are preferred and email even more so. pressure cooker. who were involved in the project parents impart wisdom and kids That said, send your letters to: As for the scandal in question, we don’t know — I’m sure that it’s not. But I am can play freely outdoors. Letters to the editor: Box 248 the specifics or even if reports that this behavior has wondering — what is the next I would love to sit with resi- Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 gone on for a while are true or exaggerated. step and how can I be involved? dents of the Northside neigh- Email: [email protected] The Hidden Voices brochure borhood and hear more of their The school and district administrations are Fax: 919-942-2195 promising to deal quickly with the issue. Let’s hope says that in Stage 3, at the per- stories and ideas, and find out that in their haste to get past this episode, they do not fail in fully examining the extent of the cheat- ing and, perhaps even more importantly, the atmo- sphere that fueled it. A series of problems

By Chris Fitzsimon called community support, designed to help Health and Human Services Secretary Carmen people with mental illness or a developmental Hooker Odom, who Easley says “vigorously” The crisis in North Carolina’s mental health disability with a variety of life skills, with the opposed the plan in the General Assembly. system is center stage this week in the state’s goal in many cases to help the patient live inde- That must certainly be news to state lawmak- political debate, something long overdue con- pendently or with less-intensive care. ers and the media who covered the debate. The sidering the woeful performance of the system The state launched community support ser- Sunday story quoted Easley from a December that is supposed to provide care for people with vices in 2006 and expected it would cost $5 meeting with reporters, saying that reform “just editorial staff mental illness, a developmental disability or million a month, according to the News & Ob- happened sort of overnight in late October and addiction. server report, but a year later the bill was more we never thought they would do it.” Robert Dickson, Publisher The Raleigh News & Observer kicked off a than $90 million a month, prompting a state That’s troubling enough — that the gover- [email protected] five-part series Sunday about the ongoing prob- audit of a small sample of providers of commu- nor of the state, with a huge staff monitoring Kirk Ross, Editor lems with the 2001 mental health reform ef- nity support services. the General Assembly every day, missed one of [email protected] forts under the bold banner headline “Reform The audit concluded that more than a third the biggest pieces of legislation in the last 20 wastes millions, enriches providers, fails to of the services provided were not “medically years that directly affects the biggest depart- Marilyn Fontenot, Advertising Coordinator serve mentally ill.” necessary.” The News & Observer extrapolated ment in his administration. [email protected] All but two of the candidates for governor the numbers to come up with the $400 million But whether Easley knew the reform effort Susan Dickson, Staff Writer and lieutenant governor were scheduled to in waste and assigns much of the problem to was happening or not, he signed the legislation [email protected] answer questions about mental health policy a decision to pay companies $61 an hour for that created it. Signed it, not vetoed it, not held Monday before an audience of mental health services actually provided by employees with a a press conference to condemn it, but signed Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor advocates, patients and providers at the RBC high school diploma. it. [email protected] Center in Raleigh. The state tried to lower the reimbursement And as for Hooker Odom, who resigned last Liz Holm, Art Director More details about the candidates and their rate to $41 last year, which provoked a firestorm year, she was a fixture at the General Assem- [email protected] proposals, or lack of them, in a future Fitzsi- of protest, so the state compromised with the bly and was involved in every step of process to Michelle Langston, Web Designer mon File and on the Progressive Pulse, the current figure of $51 an hour. No one disagrees craft the reform legislation. That might explain [email protected] N.C. Policy Watch blog, but early presenta- that providers shouldn’t be charging high rates why she wrote an op-ed column in November tions were less than reassuring, filled more with for services provided by low-wage workers, but 2001, just after Easley signed the bill, saying Jack Carley, Assistant Editor clichés and slogans than displays of meaningful the community support issue is more compli- she had made “fixing the mental health system [email protected] understanding of the system’s problems, much cated than portrayed in the News & Observer. a top priority” and that “reform has been at- Jacob Mader, Distribution less solutions to them. The story includes anecdotes of workers tak- tempted many times, but this effort is going to The first part of the News & Observer series ing patients to the mall or out for breakfast and succeed because the time is right.” Charles Morton, Distribution included more disturbing revelations about charging the top rate. The rate is a legitimate Doesn’t sound like very vigorous opposi- Emily Burns, Editorial Intern a mental health system plagued by problems issue, but helping people with mental illness tion. The newspaper series resumes Tuesday, so [email protected] since the 2001 reform effort began. or a disability shop for themselves or overcome maybe we’ll find out more about the governor Thirteen people have died since then from their fear of interacting with other people in who opposed reform but didn’t tell anybody. Lucy Butcher, Editorial Intern suicide or overdose shortly after leaving a state public is a legitimate service that must be part One thing Easley has done is unite politi- mental hospital, numbers that may have been of treating people in their communities instead cians from both parties, judging from the Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. reported before, but still raise serious questions of in large institutions. presentations by candidates to mental health about access to community services, hospital The story doesn’t explicitly say the services advocates Monday. To a person, every one discharge policies and the lack of effective re- shouldn’t be provided, but many readers are agreed on the biggest problem with the state’s carrboro citizen online entry programs for patients. likely to seize on the activity itself as waste, not mental health services — a lack of leadership. the reimbursement rate. Hard to argue with that. www.carrborocitizen.com The first installment of the series highlighted two new pieces of information: one the deter- There is no confusion over the startling mination that the state has wasted $400 mil- claim by Gov. Mike Easley that his adminis- Chris Fitzsimon is director of N.C. Policy lion on one category of mental health services, tration opposed the 2001 reform efforts, led by Watch. www.ncpolicywatch.com Thursday, February 28, 2008 LAND & TABLE The Carrboro Citizen Page 7

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CHEATING “Our community is competitive, trucks are parking outside and the and our students feel that,” Lehman rumors are flying,” she said. from page 1 said. “As seniors, they are experienc- Ellis said students and teachers Come see what we’ve ing probably the most conflicting are discussing cheating and integ- “Some teachers have revoked time of their young lives. They are rity in their homeroom classes and got going on this their recommendation letters,” feeling like they have to have it all will discuss the incident in their Ellis said. figured out. They want to please English classes next week. She spring & summer! Lynn Lehman, a parent their parents. They want to be loyal added that the school earlier this of a student at Chapel Hill to their friends. But we need to re- year formed an honor and integ- High and vice president of the member that they are still kids.” rity committee to develop plans to school’s Parent-Teacher-Student Lehman said she was con- curb cheating at the school. Association, said in an email cerned about the privacy of the Student government requested 5K Run for Wildlife response to inquiries from students involved and the morale an assembly to discuss the incident, Sunday, April 13th The Citizen that she hopes the at the school. but Ellis said she wants to wait un- school community will learn “It is hard to improve the morale til things settle down before meet- Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville from the incident. at the school when the TV camera ing with the entire student body. 1-mile Fun Run at 8:30 5K Run at 9:00 Registration: online at active.com or event day at 7:30 Fees: $25 for the 5K, $15 for the Fun Run (by April 11) all preregistered runners get a 2008 PWC T-shirt! x Water Watch x Snacks: water & fruit at beginning and end of race Wednesday, February 27 All proceeds will benefit native wildlife in our area

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