Carrboro One of Two Reality Show Finalists by Susan Dickson the Show Is Being Produced by the Sented Eight Towns to OWN

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carrborocitizen.com december 15, 2011 u locally owned and operated u Volume V No. xL Free Carrboro one of two reality show finalists By Susan Dickson The show is being produced by the sented eight towns to OWN. Those the show. Staff Writer BBC for OWN, and on Tuesday the were narrowed to two, but producers “[Network executives] fell in love production team visited Carrboro and would not identify the other town. with this town. I love this town be- It’s official – Carrboro is one of two hosted a town hall meeting to answer According to the Kingsland, Ga., cause it’s a unique town,” Toms said. finalists in the running to become the questions and get a better sense of the town website, Kingsland is still in the “What popped off the tape for me and setting for Lovetown, USA, a new re- town. Lovetown running as well, and produc- for the people at OWN was just that ality dating show to air on the Oprah Bruce Toms, Lovetown’s execu- ers held a similar town hall meeting there’s such a great community spirit Winfrey Network (OWN). But pro- tive producer, said the team had been there on Wednesday. here.” ducers say they need more male appli- searching for the right town over the Toms said producers have been very cants. past several months, and last week pre- particular in finding the right town for SEE lovetown PAGE 3

'tis the season – for the four-legged too! Vivid testimony in Lovette trial Leading others to local natural areas like Occoneechee Mountain is a special gift. By Rose Laudicina Photo by Ken Moore Staff Writer Testimony continued in the trial flora By Ken Moore of the State of North Carolina v. Lau- rence Alvin Lovette Jr. this week, as expert witnesses were called to the Gifting naturally stand, details about Carson’s last mo- ments were told and the validity of Accompanying the joy of the testimony from Demario Atwater’s gift-giving season is often the ex-girlfriend was questioned. stress of determining what to Lovette is accused of murder- give. Here are a couple of ideas ing UNC Student Body President to avoid the potential exchange Eve Carson on March 5, 2008, with Atwater, who has pled guilty and is of “unnecessary stuff.” Give a gift currently serving a life sentence. The of nature. defendant has pled not guilty to all Consider giving memberships charges. to local conservation groups Jayson McNeil, a childhood friend like the Haw River Assembly, of Lovette, provided testimony of the events surrounding Carson’s last the Eno River Association, the hours, of which little was previously N.C. Botanical Garden and the known. Triangle Land Conservancy – all McNeil said Lovette called him on “necessary stuff” in conserving the evening of March 4 and asked for a ride for himself and Atwater to Cha- the nature around us. pel Hill, but that he declined. Or consider a gift of sharing a McNeil said that Lovette phoned special place in nature you enjoy him again on March 12, sounding exploring. Describe your place in anxious, having just learned of Atwa- a card and wrap it like a present. ter’s arrest, and again asked for a ride. McNeil picked him up, and claims For example, your gift may be Lovette told him what happened on a visit to nearby Occoneechee March 5. Mountain. You’ll enjoy introduc- “He explained to me that they saw ing it to special folks who have Zakiya Cagle, 10, and Carlos Taylor, 8, and a warmly parade, which featured more than 60 entries, including Eve Carson get into her car and they bundled Lola watch the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday the Orange County Jammers, the Chapel Hill High School rushed her,” he said. District Attorney never been there. Parade, held last Saturday in downtown Chapel Hill and Band and Santa Claus riding his sleigh. Jim Woodall had previously contended If you want to make it a really Carrboro. When asked for Lola’s age, Carlos promptly For more photos of the parade and Carrboro’s holiday Carson had been taken from her house. special gift, expand the gift to responded, “She’s 7. That’s in dog years.” tree lighting ceremony, visit carrborocitizen.com four seasonal walks or 12 month- Hundreds, if not thousands, of residents came out for the Photo by Alicia Stemper ly walks. This gift will require SEE lovette PAGE 3 planning and time on your part. Many of our local nature pre- serves like the Botanical Gar- CVS likely to build fence around property den’s Battle Park, UNC’s Caro- By Susan Dickson ing to allow it to build a two-story drawn fire from nearby residents, who the properties. Polzella said officials lina North Forest, the Triangle Staff Writer 24,000-square-foot building with a say the development wouldn’t fit into were considering installing a fence Land Conservancy’s Johnston 24-hour CVS on the ground floor, the proposed space and would in- around the WCOM building and Mill and Carrboro’s Adams Tract CARRBORO – Citing vandalism and office space above it and a 64-space crease traffic on an already burdened its parking lot, as well as around the have interpretive kiosks with trail safety concerns, CVS representatives parking lot on land occupied by the area. Center Street house. announced last week possible plans former WCOM building, two homes Leigh Polzella, development rep- In an email Tuesday, Polzella said maps to guide you along diverse to install a fence around property on on Center Street and the offices of resentative for CVS Caremark, said CVS officials were coordinating site habitat experiences. the corner of Weaver and Greensboro dentist Debra Seaton. the boarded-up house at 104 Center maintenance and looking into fencing A great resource is right streets, proposed for a new CVS de- Following a number of changes St. was recently broken into and the materials in hopes of finding some- here in town at Carr Mill Mall. velopment. to the plan for the proposed develop- former WCOM building had been re- thing less obtrusive than chain-link. CVS Caremark has filed for a ment, representatives held a neighbor- peatedly vandalized, leading CVS of- Townsend Bertram is a treasure conditional-use permit and a rezon- hood meeting last week. Plans have ficials to consider measures to secure SEE CVS PAGE 8 trove of many free-for-the-asking regional trail maps. Among them are a Chapel Hill Bicycle & A ‘person-centered’ approach to recovery Greenways map and a guide to Carolina North Forest. Parking By Taylor Sisk through early intervention. Or it could be something more se- areas with interpretive kiosks are Staff Writer Each client in the program has a “key vere: talking or smiling to oneself or worker” who’s responsible for engaging a dramatic drop in academic perfor- located at several of the entranc- This is the final installment in a three- the client and family. That person serves mance. es to Carolina North’s 20-plus part series on the onset of psychosis in young as a case manager, primary clinician and At that early stage, the verdict’s still miles of trails. One special adults, its treatment and UNC’s Out- therapist. Treatment planning is person- out on the course of the psychosis, and reach and Support Intervention Services centered, focusing on the client’s goals. quite a few young people reach signifi- program. OASIS sees young people who have cant or full recovery, says Bebe Smith, SEE flora PAGE 10 The UNC Outreach and Support had a first episode of psychosis or a new an OASIS founder and co-director of Intervention Services program is the onset psychosis or who’ve had psychotic UNC’s Center for Excellence in Com- only one of its kind in the Southeast and symptoms for less than three years. munity Mental Health, which admin- inside among only a few such programs in the Typically, an illness like schizophre- isters OASIS. country. nia first occurs in late adolescence and “The exciting thing about early-psy- Launched in 2005 with funding early adulthood, though occasionally it chosis work is that we’ve seen that with Rev. Manky from the Duke Endowment and the strikes earlier. appropriate treatment, some people celebrates 65 years Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Clients as young as 16 and as old make very good recoveries from that OASIS has scrambled for funding since as 36 have been treated at OASIS, but initial stage,” Smith says. at First Baptist those grants expired in 2008. About a most are between 19 and 24, typically a “Some go ahead and become doctors quarter of its clients are uninsured; those tumultuous time in most anyone’s life. or lawyers,” Saade says, “others adjust.” See page 3 with private insurance and Medicaid You’re trying to figure out who you are, index are covered for only certain services. where you’re headed – and now this. ‘On when you’re The program’s objectives are to en- Family members might notice a gage young people in treatment of the change in behavior. “It can go from iso- scared’ Music Calendar ...... 2 David Binanay was diagnosed with News ...... 3 onset of psychosis and assist them in lating themselves to having a flat affect,” regaining social and occupational func- says OASIS program director Sylvia schizophrenia in 2006, when he was a Community ...... 4-5 year out of college. Opinion ...... 6 tioning, aiming to prevent disability Saade, “like the emotions are not there David Binanny is founder of Music Over Schools ...... 8 from a psychotic disorder. It’s a matter or they feel they’re in a different space al- Mind and a professional musician. Classifieds ...... 9 of redirecting the course of the illness together. They’re into their own world.” SEE oasis PAGE 7 Photo by Alicia stemper 2 Thursday, December 15, 2011 The Carrboro Citizen

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Initially, board Chair Berna- The asphalt will be placed between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Plan for Emergency Responders Bill Waddell, president of the dette Pelissier was unsure about starting at Greensboro Street and ending at Lindsay Street, In their last meeting of the system (VIPER), used by law en- Orange Grove volunteer fire com- the practicality of adding resi- where surfacing will stop until Phase 5 is complete. Town em- year, the Orange County Board forcement and fire departments. pany, urged the board to add one dents to the workgroup, in which ployees will be placed at different points along West Weaver to of Commissioners once again fo- Following direction given by or two Orange County residents discussions would be extremely help drivers with parking and access to different buildings. cused a majority of their discus- the commissioners at their Nov. and one or two commissioners to technical. However, after hear- Phase 5 runs from Lindsay Street to Elm Street and is ex- sion on the county’s Emergency 17 work session, Assistant County the workgroup. ing support from multiple board pected to be closed for two to three weeks. Phase 5 marks the Management Services, approving Manager Michael Talbert pre- “With this new workgroup, the members on the issue, she agreed final phase in the year-long project to replace the street’s col- the creation of an emergency ser- sented a plan to the board for the emergency stakeholders, includ- it would be useful. lapsing roadbed and the 80-year-old water main beneath it. vices workgroup to help remedy creation of an emergency services ing the rural fire departments, can “The reason I have suggested EMS issues. workgroup that would provide work together to find solutions,” adding citizens is not particularly Police investigate homicide The board has already had recommendations to the county Waddell said, “things that work for technical expertise,” McKee The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating the three recent meetings dedicated to regarding EMS problems. system-wide and that taxpayers said. “It is to bring perspective shooting death of a male victim found Sunday in his home and EMS. However, unlike the previ- Talbert proposed that the can afford.” from a taxpayer’s viewpoint and is seeking any information related to the incident. ous work sessions and meetings at workgroup consist of eight mem- Foushee agreed with Waddell from someone that at sometime Drew Christopher Frasure, 41, was found by police officers which much was discussed with bers: two appointees from the fire about adding both residents and might need these services.” dead with a gunshot wound at his home at 119A Ashley Forest little action taken, commissioners chiefs’ association, one appointee commissioners to the workgroup, The board unanimously passed Drive. A woman who called 911 following the shooting said passed motions that showed the from the South Orange Rescue saying she felt it would be very a motion on the formation of the she saw three young white men wearing hats run out of Fra- county is trying to move forward Squad, one municipal fire chief, beneficial. workgroup, with the addition of sure’s apartment after she heard a gunshot. During the call, the to quickly fix the issues. two municipal police chiefs, the Agreeing with Foushee’s com- McKee as the board representa- woman said Frasure said he knew the men. Issues with the county’s EMS county sheriff and the emergency ments, McKee added that he tive, Foushee as the alternate, two Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to include outdated technology in services director. wanted one resident to come from seats for residents and a seat for the call the Chapel Hill Police Department at 968-2760 or Crime the call centers, outdated medical However, comments from the the rural area, while the other county’s medical director. Stoppers at 942-7515. equipment and major commu- public convinced commissioners should come from a municipal Miller named Citizen of Year lovette Gardner said that after the saw a photo on the news taken if she believed the reason Love The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce hosted first four shots, Carson would at an ATM of what prosecutors had so much information that the 2011 Salute to Community Heroes at University Mall Tues- from page 1 have been alive and able to move contend is the defendant driving had not previously been re- day night, honoring those who are committed to making the and talk, while the final shot, Carson’s car. She said Lovette leased, including the amount in community a better place. “He explained that they took into her temple, was immedi- was at the apartment, saw the Carson’s accounts and the fact This year’s winners are: Brian Wilson, UNC Department of her to a part of the woods and ately fatal. picture, cursed, asked to use the that Atwater had not sexually Public Safety Officer of the Year; Brook James and Erin Ray, she was pleading with them and McNeil recently pled guilty phone and left. assaulted Carson, was because Orange County Emergency Services Employees of the Year; said they could take whatever to drug charges, and is hoping Love also testified she was in Love was there when the murder Stephen Slagle, Chapel Hill Police Officer of the Year; Joseph they want, and they didn’t have to get a reduced sentence in ex- the car with Atwater, Lovette was committed. Thomas, Carrboro Police Officer of the Year; Heather Robin- to do what they were doing,” change for his testimony. and their friend Jeffery Charles “She never informed me she son, Chapel Hill Firefighter of the Year; Carl Freeman, Car- McNeil said. Another witness who took Harris when Lovette disposed of was there,” Lehew said numer- rboro Firefighter of the Year; Mary Andrews, Jim Gibson Vol- Woodall asked McNeil why the stand is also being accused the handgun prosecutors say he ous times. unteer of the Year; Bruce Runberg, Town and Gown Award; Lovette said they murdered Car- by the defense of having ulterior used to shoot Carson. Initially when asked why she Drew Melvin, Irene Briggaman Lifetime Achievement Award; son. motives for testifying. She later helped police find decided to talk with police, Love and Jay Miller, 2011 Citizen of the Year. “He said he murdered her be- In 2008, Shanita Love was two of the three pieces of the said that “it was the right thing The chamber also recognized Nate Davis, this year’s recipi- cause she had seen their faces,” dating Atwater and living with gun. to do.” However, when the de- ent of the W. Calvin Horton Service Award. McNeil said. him in Durham along with her Although Love said she did fense questioned her about her Winter break bus schedule Woodall maintains Lovette three children and his mother not remember throwing out motive and the reward offered shot Carson four times with a and three siblings. She testified any pieces of the weapon, when for information, Love said, “I Chapel Hill Transit buses will begin to operate on their win- handgun before Atwater shot about events that happened be- defense attorney Karen Bethea- did state that if I could get the ter break schedule starting on Sunday, returning to their nor- her in the head with a sawed-off fore and after March 5. Shields questioned Celisa reward, that would be nice.” mal operating schedule on Jan. 9. shotgun. Love said that on the night Lehew, the Chapel Hill Police While Love’s involvement The CM, CW, D, J and NU routes that run during the week McNeil’s testimony came af- of March 4, Atwater left their Department’s lead investiga- with the defendants after the will end earlier, while the Saturday/Sunday U and NU routes ter that of Dr. Cynthia Gardner, apartment around 10 p.m. and tor on the case, she said Harris murder could have led to her be- as well as Safe Rides will not run. Monday through Friday EZ the medical examiner who per- didn’t return until 5:30 a.m. told investigators Love had also ing charged in the case, she was Rider service will end at 10:35 p.m. formed Carson’s autopsy. Her However, she said wasn’t thrown something out the win- granted immunity for her testi- For specific schedule information visit chtransit.org, email testimony left some jurors in aware of her boyfriend and dow. mony. [email protected] or call a customer service rep- tears. Lovette’s involvement until she Bethea-Shields asked Lehew resentative at 969-4900, ext. 1. Closure on Airport Drive lovetown ing the effects it can have on a The producers said that in want to fall in love, there is no Airport Drive was closed Wednesday at its intersection with community. Bagshaw said the selecting a town, they were look- show,” MacIntosh said. “We Estes Drive Extension for the installation of an electrical duct from page 1 show is more of a documentary ing for a place with a picturesque need to balance out the scale a bank for UNC. series than a reality television downtown, a strong community little bit.” A detour route is now indicated by signs. The closure is ex- Rob Bagshaw, an executive show. spirit and a population of about The producers said they pected to last for two weeks. producer for the show, said Win- “There’s no reality competi- 15,000, including a good num- would welcome applicants of frey has been very supportive of tion here. We are not eliminat- ber of singles. any age or sexual orientation the show. ing,” he said. “We just think that Carrboro from Carrboro and its surround- “She loves the idea of “You wouldn’t see this on a encompasses all of those things,” ing areas, including Chapel Hill. Lovetown, USA, and she’s seen big network, and that’s because casting director Katie MacIn- Singles still have the chance to some early footage of Carrboro, we really want to follow the sin- tosh said. apply – email LovetownUSA@ and loved it too,” he said. gles that we choose. We want to However, MacIntosh empha- gmail.com for details. The show seeks to guide eight really follow their journey and sized that the show needs more singles on the quest for love over find the right match for them,” male applicants. a 30-day period, while examin- Bagshaw continued. “Without single people that how to reach us The Carrboro Citizen 942-2100 P.O. 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In lieu of flowers, the fam- city schools and graduated in 1960 ily asks that donations be made to the from St. Genevieve of the Pines in Inter-Faith Councel for Social Service Asheville. After exploring theatre with and the National Alliance on Mental her late husband, Joseph Alan Hill, in Illness. Los Angeles and summer stock in Es- The funeral service is set for Thurs- tes Park, Colo., she returned to North day, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel Carolina where she started the Every- Hill Zen Center (5322 N.C. 86, Cha- man Company street theatre in Cha- pel Hill, NC 27514-9572, (919) 967- pel Hill. She completed a doctorate 0861). Josho Pat Phelan will lead the in education at UNC and taught for service, and guests will have an oppor- 27 years in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro tunity to speak if they wish. Following school system. After her retirement, she the funeral a reception will be held, and taught in the Program in Education at all guests are invited to attend. illustration by phil blank Duke University for eight years. She has been active with the National Al- House Calls Community Calendar Practicing family physicians from the UNC Thursday Dec 15 Hillsborough. 241-5032 Choir, Chamber Choir and Girls Department of Family Medicine have teamed up Movie Showing — Family movie Choir to present a Christmas night at Orange County Main Library Friday Dec 16 Concert. Duke University Chapel, with The Carrboro Citizen to bring you a weekly Contra Dance — Music by The in Hillsborough. 6pm Free Call 245- 7:30-pm. $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 Donnybrook Lads and caller Linda feature responding to your questions about 2536 for movie title children ncboyschoir.org health and medicine. Send your questions or Cooper. Carrboro Century Center, Bill of Rights Day — The reading 7:30pm workshop/8pm dance $8 Thursday Dec 22 comments to [email protected] of the Bill of Rights with proclama- csda-dance.org It’s A Wonderful Life — Pro- tions read by Orange County com- Tap Ensemble — Footnotes Tap- ceeds from the movie support Com- This week we respond to that fit well; shoe modifications IBS have diarrhea-predominant missioners and the mayors of Chapel ping Ensemble presents Nine Ladies munity Home Trust in its affordable Hill and Carrboro, and remarks by questions about bone spurs on or custom orthotics can change IBS or fluctuate between diar- Tapping and a Guy, as part of the housing efforts. The Varsity Theater, the toes and colace for irritable the way your shoes fit. With rhea and constipation. However, Franklin Street 6:45pm Donations requested 967-1545, ext. 310 bowel syndrome. toe spurs, the most important there is a subset with consti- It’s A Wonderful Life — thing is often ample room in pation-predominant IBS. We Dear HOUSE Calls, I have a bone Saturday Dec 24 the toe box, which means no have many patients with chronic Proceeds from the movie support Commu- spur on my big right toe. I was told 5K Run/Walk — 7th annual CHHS pointy shoes. You may want to constipation that get some relief nity Home Trust in its affordable housing XC Alumni 5K Run/Walk, with if I had surgery for it, it may grow see someone who specializes in with daily docusate. It acts by proceeds benefiting the Chapel Hill back. Is that true? efforts. The Varsity Theater, Franklin Street orthotics, like a physical therapist softening the stools and drawing 6:45pm Donations requested 967-1545, High School Cross Country Team. That is a great question, and who can help you with the best water into the colon. This is Chapel Hill High, 11am $10 adults/$5 children [email protected] we think you already have the shoe fit for your problem. Sur- actually quite safe; just be sure to ext. 310 answer. Bone spurs are usually gery is a last resort, but if you do take it with plenty of fluids. We Thursday dec 22 Ongoing a reaction to chronic tendonitis need surgery, it is still critical to do discourage people from tak- Cancer Support — Support or foot deformity, and solving correct the underlying condition ing stimulant laxatives daily, but groups at Cornucopia Cancer Sup- Twelve Days of Christmas celebra- the problem won’t eliminate the that led to the spur. Hopefully if this type of stool softener (like Rep. Verla Insko, Stephen Dear, Rafael port Center for cancer patients and tion. Carolina Inn, 7pm Free their families. Cancersupport4u.org cause. It also may not eliminate you do that, it will not recur. docusate) has little downside, is Gallegos and Steve Peterson. Peace 401-9333 the symptoms. With bone spurs cheap and is available without and Justice Plaza, noon 942-2535 Sunday Dec 18 Dear HOUSE Calls, I have irritable Cancer Support — Support of the heels and toes, we think a prescription. So our take on Wrappers Needed — Volunteers Moravian Love Feast — UUMC bowel syndrome and find that tak- groups and wellness programs it is important to understand this is if it helps you manage your needed to wrap presents for the Be a Chancel Choir and Covenant Hand- ing a daily colace helps me regulate Santa to a Senior program, spon- bells will perform traditional Christ- sponsored by N.C. Cancer Hospital. the cause and try all possible symptoms, this is a perfectly my bowel movements. Is there any sored by Home Instead Senior Care. mas carols and Moravian Hymns. unclineberger.org/patient/support/ non-surgical approaches before reasonable approach. supportgroup.asp problem with that? Seymour Center, 1-3pm 933-3300 University United Methodist Church, considering surgery. Anti-inflam- Cookie Exchange — Last day 7pm chapelhilluumc.org matories like ibuprofen can help We usually don’t think of colace House Calls is a weekly to register for the first Interna- with pain and inflammation, as (generic docusate) for the treat- column by Dr. Adam Goldstein, Dr. Monday Dec 19 tional Gluten-free Cookie Exchange, Choir Concert — N.C. Boys can ice. Sometimes the most ment of irritable bowel syn- Cristy Page and Dr. Adam Zolotor on sponsored by the Health Center of important thing is wearing shoes drome (IBS). Most patients with behalf of Your Health and the UNC Department of Family Medicine. Send your Community Calendar submissions to [email protected]

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Carrboro Citizen Community Thursday , december 15, 2011 5 Sixty-five years of Community Briefs Hillsborough giving away dirt ers in need this holiday season and offer Pictures Hillsborough is looking for sites that can ac- with Santa in conjunction with the food drive. leading a community cept multiple loads of dirt, rock and sometimes Canned dog or cat food can be donated at the broken asphalt and concrete. Sites that may need Animal Services Center during regular business By Kevin Collins only one or two loads of fill dirt will be consid- hours until Saturday. Anyone donating four or ered. more cans will receive a voucher for a free pic- Staff Writer The material comes from various excavations ture with Santa from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Upon first glance, it was busi- of the Utilities Department and the Streets Divi- Animal Services Center. Donations will also be ness as usual at Chapel Hill’s sion of the Hillsborough Public Works Depart- accepted during that time. First Baptist Church on Sunday ment. All pet food donated will be delivered to citi- morning. Throngs of familiar For more information and scheduling, con- zens in need by OCIM. For more information, faces gathered in the dusty pews tact Will Baker at 732-9459. visit www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices. as they do every Sunday, eager to Tree planting at Maple View Celebrate Bill of Rights Day mingle with friends, sing their Join Preserve Rural Orange on Saturday at Community members are invited to read one hearts out and give thanks for 10 a.m. to plant a maple Tree of Wishes at the of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitu- their many blessings. Maple View Agricultural Educational Center at tion and hear proclamations by Orange County Not much has changed at 3501 Dairyland Road, Hillsborough. elected officials today (Thursday) at noon on the First Baptist in the past 65 years Local artist Sarah Cornette arranged the steps of the post office at the intersection of Hen- – not the preacher, at any rate. Preserve Rural Orange Tree of Wishes after be- derson and East Franklin streets. Dr. J.R. Manley’s bright, stoic ing inspired by Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree/Imagine N.C. Rep. Verla Insko, executive director of visage and distinct Southern Peace project. Bob Nutter and Allison Nichols of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty Ste- drawl have been a constant pres- Maple View Farm have lent support to the proj- phen Dear, member of the board of directors of ence at the church for more than ect, generously providing a site to plant and care Chapel Hill-Carrboro Human Rights Center half a century. This past week- for the tree. Rafael Gallegos and member of Occupy Chapel end, his parishioners were finally Community members are invited to come out Hill Steve Peterson will speak at the event. able to give back to the man who to Maple View to dedicate the Tree of Wishes For more information, contact Orange Coun- has done so much for them. as an ongoing gathering place for children and ty Bill of Rights Defense Committee at 942- Members of the church cel- adults to envision the future for rural Orange 2535. ebrated Rev. Manley’s 65th pas- County. toral anniversary in style Sunday First Baptist Church’s Rev. J.R. Manley Early bird tax help with an appreciation sermon fit Photo courtesy of First Baptist Church Carrboro Farmers’ Market holds Special days of free tax preparation through for a man of his accomplish- special holiday markets VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be ments. One by one, the preach- will soon be a reality. With Rev. Carolina, throughout the Unit- The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will host two held throughout January in Orange County for er’s friends, family and flock Manley largely ceding control ed States and beyond,” Bullock special markets this week to celebrate the holiday eligible “early bird” clients who have received in- members expressed their grati- of Sunday’s sermon to the ap- said. season. come information from all their employers. tude for Manley, who has been a preciative masses, it is obvious There were also plenty of The first will be its annual Holiday Gift Mar- Interested clients should call after Jan. 16 to staple of Chapel Hill for as long that even when he moves on, his personal stories shared by those ket on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon, where shop- learn about eligibility, what to bring and to make as most residents can remember. spirit will remain in the hearts who know Manley the best. Ed- pers can purchase a wide assortment of unique an appointment. It was easy to see the emotional and minds of his eternally grate- ric Cotton has been a lifelong and locally made gifts from the market’s farmers, Clients must meet eligibility guidelines. IRS- impact these displays had on the ful students. His teachings were member of First Baptist, and he crafters and artisans. The market gazebo will fea- certified volunteers are trained to prepare com- beloved reverend. reflected in their words Sunday relished the opportunity to cel- ture a display of these local gift items, as well as puterized federal and N.C. tax returns. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been morning, and it was clear he has ebrate the legacy of his longtime live demonstrations throughout the day. VITA’s regular tax season will begin Feb. 1, in a position that I’m almost taught them well. spiritual guide. He shared an an- The second will be a special holiday market and service will be available Monday through speechless before,” Manley said. Manley was joined by fam- ecdote about his young daughter, on Dec. 22 from 2-5 p.m., where shoppers can Saturday by appointment or walk-in depending “Thank you, thank you, thank ily members from South Caro- Priscilla, confusing Rev. Manley stock up on local produce for holiday dinners. on the site. you. I don’t have words beyond lina and Virginia, men of God with a different holy figure sev- Award-winning chef and leader in the sustain- The IRS, RSVP 55+, Orange County Gov- those words. This day will live from across the state and old eral years ago. able agriculture movement, Andrea Reusing of ernment, Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, with me forever and forever and friends from across the coun- “She said, ‘Daddy, there goes Lantern Restaurant, will join the farmers’ market the Women’s Center and United Way of the forever” try. His widespread acclaim is a God,’” he said. “I told her, ‘Not for this special occasion. She will offer samples of Greater Triangle sponsor VITA. The sermon, combined with testament to the accessibility of quite, but pretty close.’ He’s been turnip soup with rosemary and Thunder Moun- More information will be available in January a special-appreciation banquet his message. Dr. Charles Bull- my God here on Earth my whole tain Swiss, and will sign and sell copies of her at local libraries and online at orangecountync. at the Sheraton Hotel last Friday, ock, assistant professor of theol- life.” new cookbook, Cooking in the Moment. gov/aging/VITA.asp. served as both a tribute and the ogy and ethics at Shaw Univer- As it turned out, Sunday’s Canned pet food drive with Santa start of a farewell tour. Manley sity Divinity School, highlighted sermon was anything but busi- Orange County Animal Services will work will retire in January, leaving the Manley’s notoriety outside the ness as usual at First Baptist. with Orange Congregations In Mission again church in need of a new leader old walls of First Baptist Church. And considering their longtime this year to collect cans of pet food for pet own- for the first time in quite a while. “For his leadership style, he leader will soon be moving onto It is a position few in the is known throughout Orange another phase of his life, Sunday fold can recall being in, but it County, throughout North mornings just won’t be the same.

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The Pauli Murray or contact the Human Relations Commission at Award is presented annually 919 245-2489. by the Human Relations Nomination information is also available at Commission to an Orange Orange County public libraries; and the Town County business that has Halls of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. served the community with distinction in the pursuit of equality, justice, and human rights for all residents. 6 thursday, december 15, 2011 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen Cigarette tax a common- Since 2007 sense policy Marissa Hall Your Communityj Newspaper Faced with a growing budget Locally Owned & Operated deficit, North Carolina lawmakers cut $350 million from the state education budget this year. The GOP’s ‘could’ UNC is feeling the effects of these cuts; faculty members have not re- and ‘would’ on ceived raises in three years, hundreds of staff positions have been Medicaid eliminated and class sizes have increased. Just last month, the Chris Fitzsimon UNC Board of Trustees approved one of the largest tuition hikes in The Legislative Oversight Committee on recent history. In-state students Health and Human Services convened Tuesday will see a 15.6 percent increase in morning – you would think that would be a good tuition and out-of-state students’ thing. tuition will rise by 6.5 percent. The state Medicaid program faces a $139 mil- Cuts in state education spend- lion shortfall that threatens vital services for the ing will continue to force the most vulnerable people in North Carolina. UNC system into difficult choices But the committee’s five-hour, nine-item agen- that hurt one of the state’s great- da didn’t include the shortfall at all. Sen. Martin Letters est resources. The budget deficit Nesbitt found that odd and asked committee co- cannot be met by spending cuts chair Rep. Nelson Dollar about it. No evidence of discrimination in Price owes Faison an apology alone. Dollar said the committee would not be taking death penalty sentencing Sorry, but I will have to respectfully disagree with the Raising the North Carolina up the shortfall but took the opportunity to correct Regarding the Racial Justice Act, Chris Fitzsimon claims language and premise of Renee Price’s letter about Rep. Bill cigarette tax is a common-sense what he said was misinformation circulating about that “no one seriously responded to the studies cited by RJA Faison. policy that would generate nearly the possible cuts to Medicaid services and reduc- supporters that prove race plays a role in who is sentenced 1. Bill Faison did not attack Beverly Perdue. 2. Bill Fai- $350 million in revenue without tions in reimbursements to providers. to death in North Carolina.” Actually I have responded to son did not say Beverly Perdue should step aside (that was cutting education spending. In Dollar said the General Assembly would not be these claims for some 28 years, following the assertion that the headline in a news story, not a quote by Bill Faison). 3. March of this year, state Rep. recommending the cuts because it is too late in the North Carolina murderers of blacks are less likely to get the Bill Faison did not say she did anything improper – he said Jennifer Weiss and Sen. William fiscal year and there’s not enough time for the cuts death penalty than murderers of whites. I testified in the case he thought she was distracted. 4. There are state and federal Purcell introduced a bill (HB341/ to save enough money. of John Rook, a white man who raped and murdered a white investigations underway and the Wake DA cannot/did not SB338) that proposed raising the That seems like yet another change in the posi- woman. His attorneys unsuccessfully argued exactly this comment on the federal investigations. 5. There is reason to state’s cigarette tax from $0.45 tion of Republican leaders about Medicaid as they type of racial discrimination. This was long before the Racial believe there may be more indictments/issues, so “reading” per pack to the national average continue to publicly disavow the potentially devas- Justice Act was passed. into an indictment reveals nothing legally of issues to come of $1.45. But in our current tax- tating cuts their own budget recommended. In 2001 Fitzsimon issued a press release and held a news as every attorney knows. 6. This is not an “either/or” situa- phobic political climate, the bill In case you are keeping score at home, here’s a conference announcing a new study by UNC Political Sci- tion. I am a woman and can be supportive of women and went nowhere. quick chronology of the Republicans’ escape-the- entist Issac Unah and UNC School of Law Dean Jack Boger, men in elected office, so trying to make this a gender issue North Carolina lawmak- blame game. said to be “the most comprehensive race study to come out is wrong. ers should make the responsible The budget they passed in June counted on sav- of the South in nearly two decades.” The News and Observer Renee owes Rep. Bill Faison an apology for her erroneous choice and pass HB341/SB338. ings in the state Medicaid budget they knew were reported on April 19 that Chris Fitzsimon, the sponsor of assumptions and misrepresentation of facts. He is a sitting Passing this bill will have more wildly unrealistic. Letters from Gov. Beverly Per- the study, “twice invited critics of the study to examine the member of the N.C. House of Representatives. Further, his benefits than just increasing state due made that clear before the budget was passed. data,” but the authors said “they won’t release all their data direct quote on the matter is as follows (this can be found revenue. Although many North The budget also directed Health and Human until they’ve submitted a scholarly report of publication.” I on his website billfaison.com/018_PRESS_RELEASE_for_ Carolinians are understandably Services Secretary Lanier Cansler to slash services have pointed out that their analyses were deeply flawed, and NOV_30_2011_jb_final.pdf ): opposed to tax hikes, taxing ciga- and cut provider reimbursement rates if the savings none of their three versions has been accepted for publication “I am concerned about the ongoing investigations into rettes would actually save tax- were not realized. A few weeks ago, Cansler told to this date. These versions contradicted one another; indeed, the campaign of our governor and I believe it has to be said payers money in the long run. a committee that as expected, the savings weren’t one version said “local prosecutors in the South who once that these first indictments look like serious issues. I cannot According to the Campaign for there and asked leaders for guidance. made race-conscious decisions ... now appear race-neutral.” help but be concerned that our governor is distracted from Tobacco-Free Kids, each pack Dollar, with the television cameras rolling, told I have repeatedly asked Unah and Boger for their data the real issues in our state which are the high unemploy- of cigarettes sold costs North Cansler not to make the cuts or reduce the rates and but have been refused. It was produced in court in Durham ment and underemployment that threaten our future. She Carolinians $7.17 in health care said Republican legislative leaders would work with two years ago, but Unah succeeded in having it sealed by the has not said publicly and officially that she is a candidate for costs to treat the serious diseases HHS officials to address the shortfall. court. The past year has seen references to a new study by governor, leading me to question whether or not she will run. caused by cigarette smoking. A House Speaker Thom Tillis said the General Catherine Grosso that claims to produce similar results, but I understand there are ongoing federal and state investiga- $1 cigarette-tax increase would Assembly could shift money from the state’s savings it has not been subjected to peer review and no report has tions. My goal, like that of many Democrats, is to win the result in an estimated $1.8 billion account to make sure services were not cut. been issued. Like Unah, Grosso is trying to have the data House and the governor’s office in order to stop the radical in long-term health savings for “Could” was apparently the operative word in sealed by the court; what do they have to hide? social agenda and focus on the economy, jobs and education. the state. Tillis’ statement, as last week his spokesperson said It is a fact that murders involving white victims tend to be I have said this at every event where I have spoken. I have not Not only does a cigarette tax that Tillis didn’t mean they would shift the money. more aggravated than murders involving black victims and said she should step aside or not run; that is something she increase make good financial Dollar and the Republicans essentially told more deserving of the death penalty. Unah›s data showed will have to decide. I will remain committed to the issues af- sense, it also has enormous health Cansler he needed to find the savings on his own, that 96 percent of the murderers of blacks are black them- fecting our economy and will not be deterred. It is the single benefits. and under the budget law the Republicans passed, selves, so this supposed discrimination could be remedied by most important issue affecting all of us.” Studies have shown that taxing that means cutting services like vision and hearing executing more black murderers. I doubt that this is what Jeanne Bonds cigarettes is one of the most effec- care, prescription drugs and even prosthetics. Fitzsimon has in mind. Raleigh tive ways to reduce smoking rates It seems like the Republicans were for the mean- I do not believe there is valid statistical evidence of ra- among children and adults. This spirited cuts before they were against them before cial discrimination in the death penalty. Death penalty op- My current occupation year alone, nearly 10,400 North they were for them again. ponents should focus their attention on other issues such as So, here I am, occupying a public place, by the Chapel Carolina children will become The cynical political gamesmanship has under- morality of the death penalty. Hill courthouse. I stopped to sit for a moment and watch the daily smokers. The N.C. Alliance standably caused great anxiety for people who rely for Health estimates that a $1 cig- Elliot M. Cramer show. I’m not protesting, even though recently, I finally lost on vital Medicaid services and their families. my truck, job and home. After the past few years of struggle, arette tax increase in North Caro- Chapel Hill Dollar bristles when advocates point out the it’s almost a relief. Not much to lose now. Why worry? The lina would lead to a 15.4 percent contradictions between the budget he supported Holiday event brought community few tents pitched here remind me of a storms aftermath. The decrease in youth smoking rates and the statements he has made and then disowned together in a ‘wonderful’ way few people milling around resemble storm victims, waiting and prevent 81,200 kids from be- later. coming addicted smokers. For the second year in a row, about 200 members of our for help to arrive, while knowing that it won’t, but hoping And he throws out distractions to try to change Gov. Beverly Perdue has joined community started the holiday season together by watch- anyway. the subject, like bringing up past problems in the many U.S. governors in declar- ing the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life at the Varsity Some are young. Others are old. Here waits a real cross- Medicaid program that are regrettable but don’t ex- ing November as Lung Cancer on Franklin. This event was hosted by the affordable hous- section of society. These are regular people, trying to survive plain the decisions made in the budget or the flip- Awareness Month. Due to suc- ing nonprofit, Community Home Trust, and our generous the anarchy of corporate rule. Survivors are what we are, flopping on the shortfall the budget created. cessful awareness-raising cam- sponsor, Harrington Bank. now, in our own country. The occupiers have been consider- The bottom line is that HHS officials are now paigns, efforts to combat breast Like last year, we gave out every ticket for this community ate to me. They immediately offered me food, and warmth. left with a $139 million shortfall and a law that or- cancer have received incredible event, which brought together a diverse cross section of our They didn’t yell about the man, or the system. They simply ders them to cut services to seniors and people with popular and financial support. community including elected officials and individuals who welcomed me, as if I belong in my own hometown. Most of disabilities to fill it. Tillis and Dollar could help by But many people don’t know that are homeless. I want to thank everyone who attended and them claim our village as their home, even while homeless, shifting money from the state savings account. lung cancer is actually the leading those who generously donated to the Home Trust. I would like me. Although I have been priced out of my village, Cha- If they had any sense of decency and integrity, cause of cancer death among both also like to thank a homeowner in Northside through the pel Hill will always be where I belong. It is my hill, shared they would. men and women in North Caroli- Home Trust, Heather Ragan-Kwakye, for giving a moving with the state. Shivering here, I notice that the cold wind floats the soft na. More than 6,670 North Car- Chris Fitzsimon is the executive director of N.C. Policy testimonial before the movie began. olina citizens will be diagnosed I want to thank everyone who came out to support Com- voices of women singing, easing the chill, a bit. Funny, how Watch. that helps. It signifies community. That’s what we’ve lost – with lung cancer this year alone. munity Home Trust and affordable housing in our commu- The use of tobacco products is staff & contributors nity. I hope to see you again next year. each other. I suppose that if we must occupy yet another country, at least this time, it’s our own. I’m reassured that the number-one cause of disabil- editorial Robert Dowling someone is pointing at the problem, while they are laughed ity and death in North Carolina. Robert Dickson, Publisher Executive Director, Community Home Trust at, and insulted, for performing the public service. Walk on North Carolina lawmakers and Susan Dickson, Editor Donate to record ‘Christmas Sing’ by. Live it up, for tomorrow. citizens alike have a responsibility Kirk Ross, Taylor Sisk Contributing Editors to do everything they can to re- For more than 25 years, Chapel Hill’s own Jim Watson, Charles Little Duncan Hoge, Art Director Chapel Hill duce lung cancer and other smok- a founder of the Red Clay Ramblers and renowned old-time ing-related diseases. Increasing Rose Laudicina, Staff Writer musician, has held an annual “Christmas Sing” at The Cave, Eddy Landreth, Margot Lester, Phil the cigarette tax by $1 per pack Chapel Hill’s oldest tavern. The show, which includes a set of would be one major step toward Blank, Jock Lauterer, Ken Moore, Vicky audience participation caroling along with Jim soloing in his Dickson, Valarie Schwartz Contributors reducing tobacco-related death inimitable “high lonesome” tenor, is a true community tra- and disability in our state. Brooke Parker, Kevin Collins, Caroline dition that has never been recorded. For this year’s show on Corrigan Interns Considering the enormous Dec. 22, I am leading an effort to have the show profession- public health benefits and long- Alicia Stemper, Ava Barlow, Alex Maness ally recorded as a community archive and for possible future letters policy term cost-savings of this effective Photographers release of a not-for-profit recording. To make this happen, Letters should be no more than 425 words in and common-sense policy solu- advertising I have to raise $1,000 for good quality professional record- tion, state policymakers should ing. If you are interested in contributing, send a check to length and must be accompanied by the author’s Marty Cassady, Ad Director name, address and contact information. pass HB341/SB338. [email protected] The Cave, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, North Carolina currently has with “Christmas Sing” in the memo line. This is not a tax- We will publish one letter per author per month. Lengthy letters written in longhand will mysteriously the sixth-lowest cigarette tax in operations deductible contribution; it’s just a great opportunity to hold the nation. It’s time for our state Anne Billings, Office Coordinator on to a precious tradition by one of our finest (and funnest) become lost. Emailed letters are preferred. That said, send your letters to: to catch up with the rest of the [email protected] local treasures. Come on down that night; for only $7, you country. can be a part of the fun. Letters to the editor Distribution Blair Pollock Box 248 Carrboro, NC 27510 Chuck Morton, Wendy Wenck Marissa Hall is a doctoral candidate Published Thursdays Chapel Hill [email protected] in health behavior and health educa- by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. Fax: 919-942-2195 tion in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. The Carrboro Citizen thursday , december 15, 2011 7

oasis a nonprofit called Music Over to be on medicine. Stand up to the bullies Mind, which brings music to “I think I could go to some from page 1 hospitals and clinics while raising temple and get off my medicine, One late candidates and commentators awareness about mental illness. and I think I’d be OK, because night a few have moved beyond Reagan’s in- In the early days of his illness, He’s in a band called Black Heart now I know what to expect. But years back in famous welfare royalty to those Binanay came to OASIS at least Kings. there’s that risk that you may not Big a then-smoky grubby little poor kids who think once a week. Binanay’s recovery took a long be able to come back. It’s been six, club, a friend they’re entitled to a decent meal “It was therapy, exercise, body time, Perkins says. “He had mul- seven years to get to where I am of mine who at school. health, medicine compliance, tiple episodes until he figured it today.” y worked at a I checked and, actually, they staying active, getting in groups out.” Meanwhile, “There are a few Cit local social are, and have been since the and talking about your experi- “When I got sick, I couldn’t new medications on the horizon By Kirk Ross service agen- passage of the National School ence,” he says. speak, I couldn’t remember,” Bi- that look promising, that work a cy was describing the difficulties Lunch Act in 1946. And get this: “You have to get out there and nanay says. “Now it’s like, ‘Oh, I little bit differently,” Perkins says. faced by those who advocate for Disadvantaged children are also have those new experiences. You live here, I have this girlfriend, I “We’ll have to see how those turn the homeless. entitled to a have a “fair, equal, have to go on when you’re scared.” play the violin.’ I can recall these out.” The conversation driftedand significant opportunity to Success in the OASIS program things. Before it was just blank.” “We’re also just now beginning around to the way so many obtain a high-quality education.” is measured by both symptom “You have to rebuild the path- to get a handle on the genetic basis people seem to prefer expressing So entitled, in fact, that the law and functional recovery. Some ways of experience,” he says, “and of the illness,” she says, “and what spelling that out is even called see their symptoms go away com- that’s what I’ve done. I’ve stayed the different kinds of schizophre- compassion with a kind of de- Sylvia Saade is program director pletely; others will learn to man- engaged, stayed active, and I’ve nia can be. tachment, how it’s easier to send Title I. It was passed in 1965. of the UNC Outreach and off a check to some worthwhile Both of these laws were passed age those that remain. The success Support Intervention Services rebuilt those pathways.” “We’re really at a point where cause than to rub elbows with during times of deep partisan di- rate in terms of functional recov- program. Binanay says that OASIS technology, science is allowing us some unfortunate, unkempt hu- vision by people who managed to ery, meaning returning to school Photo by alicia stemper helped him understand from a to explore these things in a way man being walking the streets rise above their disagreements to or work, is 60 to 65 percent. medical perspective what was hap- that we just couldn’t five years ago. where you live. do the right thing. How we got Service utilization is another School in Raleigh and then at Vil- pening while remaining open to So it’s a really exciting time to be “They’re not dolphins, Kirk,” to where such things seem im- measure of success at OASIS, de- lanova University. Schizophrenia what he interpreted as a spiritual doing this research.” my friend said. “If they were possible and beating up on poor fined by how many clients receive arrived unawares, as it will, and experience. Will there be a cure in our life- homeless dolphins, this town kids is politically advantageous is disability benefits, are hospitalized overwhelmed the Binanay family. His support team accepts his time? would be all over it.” beyond me. or have legal issues. “They had to go through a re- belief that, “The mind wants to do “I think it’s certainly possible,” I don’t know if any of you After a decade in which mil- “How much we can save in covery process as well,” Binanay all these things; it wants to build Perkins says, citing research she have been really poor, wondered lions more children have fallen taxpayer dollars is extremely im- says of his family. “I think they’re and put all these things together, and others are doing with stem where your next meal was com- into poverty, using their mis- portant to knowing if our inter- still recovering.” and solve. [But] the heart’s already cells. ing from, lived in a squat, a car or fortune to win a few votes is a vention is working,” Saade says. Family support very often plays done it. The heart’s already won.” “Maybe if you catch it really an abandoned house, but I have. particularly contemptible tactic. OASIS is designed to serve 100 a deciding role in recovery. Appro- That perspective, with OA- early, you prevent it from happen- I don’t enjoy talking about those Instead of addressing the cause clients; the program is presently priate medication management to SIS’ support, has helped provide a ing in the first place.” avoid or minimize side effects is days and can’t help but remem- – an economy that is enriching seeing about 130. It’s difficult to pathway to recovery. The harvest ber them. Life was hard. People the few while the many slip far- turn away those in need when another important element, says “They help you walk back to “Every day, every night, non- were kind to me. Grace is real. To ther behind – it’s easier to build their other options are limited or OASIS medical director Diana reality,” Binanay says. “They’ve re- stop; you have to work at it,” Bi- this day, the experience, as they a straw man, to quibble over the nonexistent. Perkins. ally been the guide for me to come nanay emphasizes. “You have to say up at the university, informs definition of poverty, to point out “Other countries do a much “You need a really good psy- back.” move it around. You can’t just sit my thinking. I could laugh at my that poor people have cell phones better job in terms of early psycho- chiatrist who knows these medica- “It’s changed him,” Perkins and let it heal itself.” friend’s comment because, for and televisions or suggest that sis than we do,” Smith says, citing tions,” she says. says, “because it does in the same He welcomes the opportunities a while, I swam among the not- maybe those poor kids in neigh- the UK, Australia and Canada in Most importantly, recovery re- way that anything that’s trau- he has to talk with new clients. “I dolphins. It’s not a pretty life, but borhoods with sky-high unem- particular. These countries, she quires finding the right treatment matic or difficult will change the know what it’s like in the begin- I can attest that everyone I met ployment rates ought to just get says, have countrywide initiatives for the individual, and, Saade says, way you look at the world. But ning, to be scared, to not know was an honest-to-God human a job. targeting psychosis and getting staying mindful that the illness it’s good; he’s integrating in a way what’s going on; the change is being, and no matter what de- Maybe once the primary sea- kids into treatment very quickly if need not be a debilitating one. that’s good, and works for him, happening, but then it’s, like, you mons they were battling, some- son is over the rhetoric will move needed. “We must take away that im- and he’s now moving forward in do heal.” where inside every last one was a a little closer to reality, but don’t “Those countries do better age,” she says, referring to popu- life.” “I want to try to give back as person who wanted a better life. hold your breath. because they have more cohesive lar perceptions of mental illness, Binanay believes that while he much as possible, till the end, keep As important as it is to talk Meanwhile, there’s a daunting health care systems and better so- “whether it is schizophrenia or bi- was once quicker witted, he’s now on pouring it out,” he says. “Be- about the awful state of income task ahead of us in the delivery of cial-welfare systems,” Smith says. polar or major depression, that I’m more reflective. cause I have so much to give. I just disparity, I dread the results it compassion to those who need it going to end up being homeless or “Whereas I once was like that,” Rebuilding want to keep pouring it out.” has engendered among those de- most. on disability. No. We have people he says, drawing his fingertips to Life was good when Binanay “It’s a process,” Binanay says. fending greed and the myth of Nearly half of the 2.3 mil- moving on with their Ph.D.s, get- a point, “now it’s more like this,” was blindsided by his illness. He’s “I’ve got these apples in my or- heroic self-reliance. It’s hard to lion children in this state are in ting married …” cupping his hands. That’s some- musically gifted and was a campus chard that are ready to harvest, stay connected without every day low-income families, with nearly Binanay is engaged to be mar- what due to the medication, he leader at Cardinal Gibbons High because I did the work every day.” hearing some blowhard disparag- one-quarter in families that make Account: 65886 riedAd nextID: year.168259 He’s also founded Salessays. “But Rep: that’s a choice15 I made, Date of Proof: 10/27/06 ing the poor and unemployed as below the federal poverty level of Ad Start Date: 11/01/06 Ad Stop Date: 11/22/06 Ad Size: 2 columns x 2.0” high lazy deadbeats living off the rest about $22,000 a year for a fam- of us. It’s such easy politics, easy ily of four. 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Residents have criticized CVS’s neglect of the property, which is overgrown with weeds. Amanda Ashley, a member of Occupy Chapel Hill, said Occupy Chapel Hill had offered to assume responsibility for and maintenance of the building on the corner of Weaver and Greensboro streets in exchange for its use as an indoor space for the movement’s efforts. However, Polzella said in an email to Ashley that CVS officials were still in the process of assess- ing the condition of the properties to determine safety and fit-for-use criterion. At the meeting, Polzella also said she wanted to clarify that CVS’ initial plans in purchasing the property were to prevent Wal- greens from buying it and develop- ing a competing drugstore across the street from the current CVS store, and thus had no motivation to sell the property at this point. Weaver Street Market previously owned the WCOM property. Plan changes Chris Bostic, site engineer for the project, presented a number of changes to the development plans, including the addition of a 20,000-gallon underground cistern to collect water from the roof and two rain gardens to treat UNC Midwives know every delivery is special. We’re here parking lot runoff. your birth to help you plan a birth that is right for you. Bostic said the plans also reduce the number of proposed UNC Midwives offer: parking spaces from 69 to 64, • low intervention approaches which promote the normalcy of labor enabling an increase in the buffer r and birth between the parking lot and Cen- expe ience ter Street. Center Street residents • increased awareness of alternatives to elective obstetrical have expressed concern about the procedures headlights of cars shining directly • expanded knowledge about family planning, gynecological health into their windows throughout should be as and alternative therapies the night, and Bostic said the new • and in-house obstetrical access 24/7 plans include a 5-foot brick wall to address that. All to make sure your delivery is as special as your new baby. Jeff Herrick, a Center Street resident, said the plans still con- Visit us at one of our convenient locations. special as cern him. UNC OB/GYN at the N.C. Women’s Hospital UNC OB/GYN at Timberlyne “I appreciate you put a little 101 Manning Drive 112 Perkins Drive, Suite 400 more setback, but to have a 24- Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 hour parking lot 30 feet from our your baby. front porch is still really difficult,” Appointments: (919) 843-3051 Appointments: (919) 843-7005 he said. Richard Walker, the architec- tural representative for the development, said changes also include the addition of more windows. Because of CVS’s store model, which includes merchandise lin- ing the perimeter of the store, the windows will serve as display win- www.uncmidwives.org dows. The project must be approved by the Carrboro Board of Alder- men, which will hold a public hearing prior to its consideration. The Carrboro Citizen thursday , december 15, 2011 9 Fedora connects with Carolina’s past By Eddy Landreth became a collegiate head coach. he said. “On defense we’re going to come together to support the although they have not worked spent 10 years at UNC. He went Staff Writer “You better buckle your seat to employ multiple fronts, multi- team, and in return, he promised together. So naturally, Fedora from 2-20 his first two seasons at belts and hold on, because it’s go- ple blitzes and multiple coverages. a show to remember. spoke with Brown, now the coach Carolina to 21-3 and back-to-back Larry Fedora sounded echoes ing to be a wild ride,” Fedora said. We are about stopping the run “When our fans leave the sta- at Texas, before he said yes to top-10 finishes in his last two. of Carolina’s past when he walked When Brown took the Caro- and creating confusion and dis- dium on Saturday afternoons,” Cunningham. “The things he said about this to the podium and spoke during lina job, he brought a reputation rupting the quarterback through Fedora said, “I want them to say “Just to give you an idea of program when I talked to him his introduction as the Tar Heels’ as a former offensive coordinator blitzes and coverages.” ‘Wow, those guys in Carolina my relationship with Mack, I were unbelievable,” Fedora said. new football coach on Dec. 7. who created excitement on the For those who can remember blue, they’re flying around, and was the offensive coordinator at “He said, ‘Larry, it’s a great place His speech brought to mind field. The same is said of Fedora. Brown, Fedora sounded awfully they’re having fun playing the Oklahoma State,” Fedora said. with great people. They have ev- another excellent offense-oriented And who says so? Well, Fedo- similar. game.’” “Mack was the head coach at the erything you need to win.’ coach at ra, for one. “Our defenses will be known He can point to the actions University of Texas. We compet- “That is all I needed to know.” UNC, one “General George S. Patton for flying to the football and of his current team for evidence. ed against each other every year. Now we will see if he can re- who spoke said this: ‘Instead of waiting to see knocking the tar out of people,” he Southern Miss is 14th in the na- But when I had the opportunities cruit as well as Brown and con- with excite- what might develop, attack con- said. “On offense we will be one- tion in scoring per game, averag- to go to Austin, [Texas], for re- tinue to build what Davis started ment about stantly, vigorously and viciously. back, no-huddle, multi-tempoed. ing more than 37 points. cruiting or whatever, I would call four years ago. Fedora will inherit the future in Never let up, never stop, always We will spread the field horizon- The Golden Eagles outscored Mack and say, ‘Would you mind more talent than any new coach at December attack,’” Fedora said. “As a foot- tally to create vertical seams in the Houston, the nation’s top-scoring if I come by and would you spend UNC since Dick Crum replaced of 1987. ball team, we will always be at- defense. We will put the ball in a team at more than 50 points a a few minutes with me?’ Bill Dooley in 1978. By the tacking. Carolina-style football playmaker’s hands. game, 49-28 in their Conference “I can’t tell you how many “I understand the problems time Fedora will be known as playing smart, “And when you spread the field USA championship game. times I’ve sat down on his couch, that come up when you come into Eddy Landreth had finished playing fast and playing physical.” like that, you create the opportu- Houston was ranked sixth in and he would spend two, three a situation,” Fedora said. “The speaking, the Tar Heel supporters Fedora’s pledge for big plays nity for a lot of explosive plays. So the nation at the time. hours. For me, it was fact-finding. main thing is the kids are excited in the room were ready to suit up did not just rest with the offense. that’s going to be exciting, I assure Another point of reference It was about, ‘Coach, what do I about winning. Kids want to win. and hit the field outside the Loud- “On special teams – and I you.” for offensive production is ACC need to do to become a successful They’ll do whatever it takes to ermilk Center for Excellence, very didn’t just start with special teams While introducing Fedora, champion Clemson, which scored head football coach?’” win. similar to the way Mack Brown by chance – we will be very ag- new director of athletics Bubba 59 points against UNC this sea- For anyone who knows Brown, “And when they buy in, it’s a excited the masses throughout his gressive,” said Fedora, who led Cunningham addressed the need son. The Tigers are 27th in the it is no surprise he was generous special thing. It’s magical.” 10 years at Carolina. Southern Miss to their conference to reunite Carolina fans after the nation in scoring at more than 33 with his advice. If there is one thing UNC “Today is the first day of a new championship, defeating previ- bitter fallout resulting from Chan- points a game. “He was very gracious,” Fedora football can use right now, it’s a era of UNC football, and it’s go- ously unbeaten Houston in the cellor Holden Thorp’s decision to Fedora’s offensive scheme is said. little magic. ing to be exciting,” said Fedora, title game. fire coach Butch Davis one week somewhat similar to the Tigers’. The most recent conversations who is leaving Southern Missis- “You can count on game- before practice began in August. Interestingly Brown and Fedo- between the two were among the sippi, the school at which he first changing plays in special teams,” Fedora then urged the fans ra have developed a relationship, most important because Brown REAL ESTATE & CLASSIFIEDS FREE CLASSIFIED RATES $5.00/issue for up to 15 words. Words over 15: $0.35/word/issue. WEB LISTING! 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bright-eyed young professor, wearing plaid pants and a wide tie with a but- terfly collar, examines the anonymous photographer coolly. (Is that a Smith- Corona portable electric typewriter in the background?) Dean Emeritus Richard Cole of the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication writes our caption: “Back in 1965, Donald S. Shaw sits at his desk in How- Aell Hall. An assistant professor of journalism, he was in his first year on the faculty after getting his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Now 46 years later, Dr. Shaw stands as one of the top researchers in the field of mass communication agenda- setting. That is no exaggeration. If you Google him and his major research area, called The new bridge in Carolina North Forest provides an elevated view of Bolin Creek. agenda-setting, you will find hundreds of thousands of hits. He is the author of hundreds Photo by Ken Moore of scholarly works and has lectured around the world. He is now in his last year of phased FLORA The set of two large Duke Besides, when I am alone, I retirement at UNC-Chapel Hill. His last formal class was Dec. 7.” Indeed, last Wednesday from page 1 Forest trail maps are worth can become invisible. I can sit a large crowd of J-school faculty and staff surprised the indefatigable Dr. Shaw mid-lecture the cost to purchase them. on the top of a dune as mo- with cake and cheers. trail, reserved for walkers With these maps in hand, tionless as an uprise of weeds, only, is the Nature Observa- you can explore the forest until the foxes run by uncon- tion Trail, and the recently every week for three months cerned. I can hear the almost installed Tripp Farm Trail before repeating a trail. unhearable sound of the roses A thousand words bridge provides an impressive There’s still time to cre- singing. elevated view up and down ate your gift of nature for If you have ever gone to the by Jock Lauterer a special person. Consider woods with me, I must love you Bolin Creek. Do you have an important old photo that you value? Email your photo to including a hand-scribed copy very much. One of my nearby favorite [email protected] and include the story behind the picture. Because every of Mary Oliver’s “How I go Season’s greetings, natu- big areas is Duke Forest. picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words. As described in The Duke to the Woods.” rally, from Ken Moore Forest at 75: A Resource for How I go to the woods all Seasons by Ida Phillips Ordinarily I go to the woods Lunch, there are more than alone with not a single friend, Email Ken Moore at flora@ for they are all smilers and carrborocitizen.com. Find previ- 45 entrances to a 7,050-acre WATER WATCH Our reservoirs are 65.90% full network of more than 75 talkers and therefore unsuit- ous Ken Moore Citizen col- miles of gravel roads and able. umns at The Annotated Flora I don’t really want to be wit- footpaths spread across Dur- (carrborocitizen.com/flora). PRECIP this month: .60” past 12 months: 42.27” ham, Orange and Alamance nessed talking to the catbirds Counties. Most are close in, or hugging the old black oak CUSTOMER DEMAND TUES: 6.693 million gallons / Monthly avg: 6.51 million gallons stretching from east Dur- tree. I have my way of praying, ham to north of Carrboro. as you no doubt have yours. Estimated Supply: 361 days worth

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