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Alderman seat to remain vacant until Nov. election By Beth Mechum Herrera had nearly completed his bathrooms smaller, taking out the community has provided,” he said. Staff Writer second term as the first Latino im- kitchen and adding a nursery and The board approved both op- migrant elected in Carrboro when community room. tions, which will be submitted for The Carrboro Board of Aldermen his recent move to Holly Springs The second option is to add a formal review and approval through has decided to leave John Herrera’s forced him to resign. He had al- second floor, which would serve as the plan review process. vacant aldermen seat open until the ready stated he did not plan to run an assembly room with some stor- In other action: November election. The decision for re-election. age space. This option would cost • The town will no longer post was made Tuesday night at Town Board member Randee Haven $500,000 and would be preferred if completed advisory-board applica- Hall during the board’s first meet- O’Donnell will take over his duties enough money is raised. tions on the town’s website due to ing since its summer break. as mayor pro-tem. Chilton said he used to live in concerns over privacy. The applica- The board is required by law to Also at the meeting, the board that neighborhood and has seen tions are still considered a matter of appoint a new member, but there is heard two options for proposed firsthand what the school means to public record. no specific time limit provided. As modifications to the Head Start the community. • Michael Krasnov was appoint- a compromise, Mayor Mark Chil- Building on Hargraves Street in the “It’s been a tremendous resource ed to one of the two vacant seats on ton proposed the board immediate- Northside neighborhood. for families in our community, es- the Transportation Advisory Board. ly seat the highest non-incumbent The first option involves mak- pecially lower-income families in vote-getter in November’s Alder- ing accommodations to the internal our community, and has provided a men election. structure, including making the resource that no other school in our SEE BOA PAGE 3

PHOTO BY KEN MoORE Quarter size flowers of weedy horse-nettle are as beautiful as any ‘garden’ flower. CHS wins at home! UNC study: Rogers Rd. flora By Ken Moore wells tainted Beautiful, spiny By Taylor Sisk horse nettle Staff Writer ’m always nervous about Just weeks after being told their neigh- reading in Flora that I borhood wouldn’t qualify for a federal have yanked out another improvement grant for sewer lines, the Rogers-Eubanks community has learned one of those wild weeds from a new UNC study the extent of its for which you have such well and septic tank failures. The study “Ihigh regard.” indicates that almost half of homes sur- That was the response from veyed that have wells have levels of fecal gardening friend Diana following bacteria above federal Safe Drinking Wa- my expressed enthusiasm in spy- ter Act limits and two-thirds of homes ing a horse nettle in her curbside with septic tanks show signs of failure. garden along Mason Farm Road. Preliminary findings from the study conducted this summer through a part- She timidly admitted that it was nership of UNC’s Gillings School of one that had escaped her weed- Global Public Health and the Rogers- ing earlier in the day. Eubanks Neighborhood Association Diana’s curbside, and the rest (RENA) indicate failing wells and septic of her yard, is one of my favorite tanks throughout the community. Those gardens because it is carefully photo by ted spaulding findings were presented to the Orange Running back Douglas Parrish, uses a block by Torrell Farrar to gain yardage Friday night against St. Paul’s in Carrboro’s first ever County Board of Commissioners at its managed so that it appears not home football victory. Parrish scored two touchdowns in the 26-7 victory. See more scores and a Preps Preview on Page 9. to be managed. Aug. 18 meeting. Twenty-one drinking samples were Knowing that her garden is collected from 20 homes. Fourteen frequently being discovered and Campus remembers fallen soldier households reported having operating enjoyed by young children, I wells, seven of which use those wells as a offered an understanding nod, By Beth Mechum Walker was born in Raleigh, but primary water source. because the very poisonous Staff Writer raised in Fayetteville. He attended The report states: berries of horse nettle mimic the Fayetteville Academy before “The median year of well construction the appearance of those tasty Members of the UNC community coming to UNC. was 1962 (with the oldest constructed in yellow-gold cherry tomatoes. are still reeling from the death of Army ZBT brother and friend Sam 1949 and the most recent in 2005). Signs Pfc. Morris Walker, a 2008 graduate Rosenthal has been trying to collect of well vulnerability were common and Diana is wise to keep those who died Aug. 18 in Afghanistan. stories from people about Walker, included failure of the well pump (85%); low-to-the-ground tomato-look- Walker — “Mo” to all who knew and but said in an email that it’s hard to cloudiness, taste or smell of well water ing fruit away from the natural loved him — died of wounds suffered get people to go on the record with (79%); and a need for disinfection of the curiosity of children, who likely when an improvised explosive device “Mo stories,” because they all involve well with chlorine (21%).” have learned that anything look- detonated near his vehicle. some sort of craziness. All households with wells reported ing like a cherry tomato must be Walker, 23, was deployed in “A minute with him was memo- experiencing one or more of these well- a cherry tomato. April after enlisting in the Army in ers around him to do as well. rable,” Rosenthal said. vulnerability indicators. August 2008. He was based at Fort Ben Packer, a rabbi, hosts Friday ZBT brother Michael Chasin said Researchers also reported evidence of Where young ones are not likely Richardson in Alaska. He is the night dinners in his home that Walk- in an email that one of the things higher drinking-water turbidity (cloudi- to get their hands on the poison- first alumnus of UNC to die in the er would often attend. he remembers most about Walker is ness) and fecal bacteria concentrations at ous fruit, however, I encourage war in Afghanistan. “I would say that I’ve never seen how everyone seemed to know who households with wells than at those with you to allow horse nettle, Solanum He was a well-known member of anyone who was more determined he was. regulated public drinking water. Six wells carolinense, a bit of freedom in the campus community, especially to ensure that everyone around him “He was truly an amazing person were found to have levels of fecal bacteria your garden. Each time I see it in known for his affinity for hanging was happy and having a good time,” that was always having fun and get- above Safe Drinking Water Act limits, flower, I stoop down to admire out at the Library nightclub, his keen Packer said. “He cared intensely for ting others involved,” Chasin said. one was found to have E. coli concentra- the enjoyment of others, and their en- those white and purplish-blue sense of brotherhood with fellow “The Chapel Hill campus will have tions above the limits and one contained members of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity joyment was a great source of happi- to fill a very large hole in their social another fecal bacteria called enterococci. flowers, looking so much like and, most particularly, his ability to ness for him. He will be sorely missed life, because Mo was the one degree tomato flowers on steroids. be comfortable and have fun in any in our house as well as to everyone of separation that held this campus SEE ROGERS ROAD PAGE 7 Occasionally, you will stumble situation, which he encouraged oth- that knew him.” together as a whole.” upon one that looks like a garden plant. That happened last week while I was walking along the Busy with life fields of the Botanical Garden’s recently . . . sculptor well-known for Weaver Mason Farm Biological Reserve. By Valarie Schwartz Street Market lawn installations) told One such garden-plant specimen her about a house on Oak Avenue ru- visually jumped out from the field Survival sometimes makes death mored to be for sale. He didn’t know edge. The oversized flowers were look easy. the address, only that it had a new a real visual treat. Catherine DeVine, the Carr- foundation and needed a lot of work. boro writer, organizer and frequent DeVine found it and fell in love. WCHL commentator, didn’t say as “It was on the brink of collapse,” much, but after learning what she she said, but undeterred, she walked SEE FLORA PAGE 10 has survived since cancer rocked her around the property and left a note world in 2007, the thought arises. on the front door. The owner called She and her husband, Berkeley and an offer was made the next day, Grimball, owner of Grimball Jewelers which resulted in DeVine and Grim- in Chapel Hill, moved to Carrboro ball renovating and restoring the inside from Durham in 1997, and DeVine now purple house with the yellow immediately immersed herself in the front door. Hillsborough elections mill town’s activities. “Frail” may best define DeVine “We liked Durham,” she said these days, but so does “feisty” and See Page 3 while sitting in the dining room of “funny.” She’s a straight-talker, with photo by Valarie Schwartz Index the mill house that they converted few filters when talking about the Cat DeVine into flowing open spaces. “We moved cancer that changed her life even more than her figure. Music ...... 2 because we could.” It was a lump the size of an apricot. tor, Bruce Wilks, saw her first thing. News ...... 3 They had lived in a Morehead She first became aware of running “It was flat and hard and didn’t hurt. “He got that look on his face,” which Community ...... 4 Hill mansion. “into this freight train of cancer” I kept it totally to myself,” through was the look she had dreaded. Opinion ...... 6 “We liked it, but a lot of our during Christmas week 2006. Christmas and family visits. Before the first week of 2007 was School ...... 8 friends lived here.” “I rolled over on my side in bed to On New Year’s Day, she told Berke- history, so was her right breast. Classifieds ...... 9 One day she was visiting Carr- get more comfortable,” she explained. ley; the next morning, she was at Car- Almanac ...... 10 boro, when Rick Hermanson (a sand “I felt something under my arm.” rboro Family Medicine, where her doc- SEE RECENTLY PAGE 4 2 thursday, August 27, 2009 The Carrboro Citizen

music calendar thursday aug 27 Local 506: Juan Huevos, Gross tuesday s ept 1 Booty Band. 9:30pm. $10/12 300 Main Street Concert Se- andi morgan & Ghost, Pros and Cons. 10pm. $7 Cats Cradle: Hot Tuna Electric, City Tap: Marc Brown. 5-7pm. ries: John Howie, Jr. 4:30pm sudden affair Nightlight: EAR PWR, Toro y Patrick Sweany. 8:30pm. $25/28 Acoustic Garage. 7-10pm Harry’s Market Blue Bayou: Spork Sausage. 9pm. Moi. 9:30pm Harry’s Market: Andi Morgan, Friday September 4 wednesday s ept 2 Cats Cradle: Mickey Cash, Willie Open Eye Cafe: Mandolin Or- Blue Bayou: ShackTown. 8pm. Sudden Affair ange. 8pm Painter Band. 8:30pm. $10 Cats Cradle: Enter The Haggis, Nightlight: Jack Rose, Black Twig, The Cave: EARLY: 3 Feet Up. sunday aug 30 The Smart Brothers. 9pm. $12/14 Zeke Graves. 10pm LATE: The New Romans. $5 The Cave: The Great Unknown, DPAC: Jamie Foxx. 7:30pm Open Eye Cafe: Rafael Green. Jeremy Blair from Effingham 8pm General Store Cafe: Marie Van- thursday s ept 3 derbeck Trio. 7-9pm City Tap: Jaafar. 6-8pm Blue Bayou: Shawn Deena. 9pm. saturday sept 5 Local 506: Jason Kutchma, Stuart Milltown: Swang Brothers Cats Cradle: Carolina Chocolate General Store Cafe: Bernie Mclamb. 8:30pm. $5 Drops, Greg Humphreys, John Dee Southern Village: The Legendary Petteway. 7-9pm Nightlight: Kah Isbin, Invisible Nomads. $5 Holeman. 8:30pm. $15 River, Eleanor Murray. 9:30pm. $5 Weaver Steet Market: Saludos friday s ept 4 City Tap: Marla Vickers Band. Blue Bayou: Bill West and the Weaver Street Market: Gravy Compay 8-10pm Truth. 9:30pm Boys. 6-8pm General Store Cafe: Rootzie. monday aug 31 Caffe Driade: The Mary Johnson 8:30-11pm friday aug 28 The Cave: LATE: Bitter Resolve, Rockers. 8pm Blue Bayou: Room to Breathe. Triple Overhead Cam Open Eye Cafe: Crys Mathews. Cats Cradle: Yo Mama’s Big Fat 9:30pm. $6/8 8pm Cats Cradle: Abbey Road LIVE! 9:30pm. $15 The Cave: EARLY: Moonfisher. $5 LATE: About Last Night, Martha Basset City Tap: Great Big Gone. 5-7pm. Andrew Marlin. 7-10pm General Store Cafe: David Dyer and The Crooked Smile String Quartet. 8:30-11pm Fr 9/18 Harry’s Market: Mason Cleveland saturday aug 29 The Cave: EARLY: Acoustic Yo la tEnGo Local 506: Embarrassing Fruits, Blue Bayou: Jacob Johnson Band. Garage LATE: Rat Jackson, Aminal, carolina theatre Pistolero Free Electric State, Veelee. 10pm. $7 Cats Cradle: Annuals, Birds of Nightlight: Rocket Cottage, Pros- Avalon, Hammer No More The City Tap: Starmount. 8-10pm titute Hostage, Shards. 10pm Fingers, The Never. 8:30pm. $10 General Store Cafe: No Strings Caffe Driade: The Drowning Attached. 8:30-11pm tu 9/1 Open Eye Cafe: Greg Koons. 8pm Lovers. 8pm hot tuna sa 9/5 ElEctric spotlight: k. sridhar, sarod maestro carolina second night added! chocolatE droPS th 10/8 Locals will have a rare opportunity and Fr 10/9 to experience the music of K. Srid- cowboy har this weekend. Sridhar is often sa 9/26 junkies described as an aspiration towards MinuS 5 the artscenter spiritual bliss. He will be joined by Morten Grunnet, a disciple of his, perfrming on a rare Indian stringed instrument known as the surbahar. It has an extremely deep, meditative sound and can be thought of as a bass-sitar. K. Sridhar, with special guest Morten Grunneton Sandeep Hattangady on Tabla Saturday, August 29 7:30pm The Barn at Valhalla $18

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Main StrEEt **asterisks denote advance tickets @ schoolkids records in raleigh, cd alley in chapel hill, katie's pretzels in carrboro ( order tix online at etix.com ( we serve carolina brewery beer on tap!( we are a non-smoking club The Carrboro Citizen News THURSDAY, August 27, 2009 3 News Briefs Hillsborough challenge: Managing more rapid growth DWI checkpoint on campus The UNC Department of Public Safety will conduct a driv- ing-while-impaired checkpoint on campus Aug. 27 starting at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. A checkpoint route on Country Club Road will be clearly marked and posted on the night of the initiative, conducted in partnership with the N.C. Governor’s High Safety Research Center. Record-high research funding for UNC UNC’s research grants and contracts totaled $716 million in fiscal 2009, the largest amount to date. The tally is up to 5.6 percent from the $678 million received last year and is more than double the amount from a decade Stevens Gering Warren Dancy ago. The contracts and grants come primarily from the federal by Rich Fowler not involved and doing my part, nities headed for us.” face to face. “Most of it is going government, with the largest share coming from the National what can I say about it?” Gering said he was pleased with to be personal contact. Getting Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Founda- Staff Writer Stevens is concerned about the performance of the town board, out, meeting people, going door to tion. The NIH is traditionally the university’s largest source Hillsborough’s town elections managing future growth and de- and that they work well together. door,” he said. He also plans to go of resource funding. For more on UNC research trends, visit may not have the twists and turns velopment. “That breaks down The issues facing the town that to the next two of the Hillsborough research.unc.edu found in Carrboro and Chapel into a number of very specific is- concern him most are growth, Arts Council’s Last Fridays to meet Mural restoration Hill, but the issues the town is fac- sues, and a lot of it has to do with development, the town’s financial as many people as he can. ing are no less serious. how we manage water, how we health, residents’ quality of life and Chapel Hill artist Michael Brown is currently restoring a Frances Dancy third mural as part of the Painted Walls Project in downtown Growth, and all of the problems manage traffic and transportation, economic improvement. Dancy, 55, is seeking a fourth Chapel Hill. The Blue Mural (also known as The Starry Night it can bring, is the major issue facing and how we help steer and engage For his campaign, he said he has term as commissioner, and wants Mural) is located on East Rosemary Street and was the first Hillsborough. With a new hospital and bring the kind of development met a lot of people in Hillsborough to see through what she has already mural Brown painted downtown, in 1989. coming in a few years, and other that brings the kind of community and will be getting back in touch started. She works at UNC’s Caro- Brown will spend nearly two weeks restoring this mural and prospects for growth on the hori- we want to see in Hillsborough.” with them. “There are a number of lina Population Center. then will work on the Hands Mural, on West Franklin Street, zon, the town will have to be careful Many people are worried about opportunities for doing that with “I just like the direction that that was recently destroyed by graffiti. about managing that growth with- the economy, and he knows that community meetings, forums and out damaging its quality of life. it’s an important issue for the town. face-to-face time.” we’re heading, even though I Peace rally Three candidates are vying for “We want to do what we can from a know we get criticized some- Bryant Kelly Warren Jr. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP and the Town of Chapel two town commissioner seats, and community standpoint to encour- times,” she said. “We’re not go- Hill will sponsor two upcoming “Celebrate Our Peace and whoever wins will have a lot of age small businesses, to encourage After serving as chair of both the ing to please everybody.” Justice Legacy” events, both in front of the post office at 179 E. work to do. And even though the economic development, to make planning and parks and recreation Dancy is excited about new busi- Franklin St. mayor is running unopposed, that sure people from all walks of life boards, Warren, 58, has decided nesses potentially coming to town, This Friday at 5 p.m., a rally will be held to observe the an- doesn’t mean he’s going to have less can prosper in this community. to make his first run for one of the bringing new jobs and increasing niversary of the 1963 March on Washington. work to do. “I think for my campaign, it’s town commissioner positions. He the tax base. But she also wants works for the U.S. Postal Service in to make certain that development Then on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:00 p.m., there will be a dedica- The candidates to continue to do what I’m doing, tion of a tribute marker at Peace and Justice Plaza. which is being very active in the Chapel Hill as a carrier. doesn’t control the town, and that, For more information or to become a co-sponsor, call (in order of filing) community, trying to make sure Warren decided to run because instead, the town controls it. “We Suepinda Keith of the NAACP History Committee at 338-2065 Tom Stevens that our town government com- he feels passionate about the town. want to keep our downtown like or Catherine Lazorko, Town of Chapel Hill information officer, municates with citizens, engages “I’m very concerned about what downtown, and not have things There is only one candidate for at 969-5055. citizens and listens to citizens, and goes on in Hillsborough and what out of proportion.” mayor this year. Stevens, 55, first campaign by doing.” happens in Hillsborough, and I’d Dancy wants more input and David Price to discuss health care got the job in 2005, and is seeking just like to make sure that whatever involvement from the commu- United Church of Chapel Hill will host a conversation with a third term. Mike Gering does happen is what is best for Hill- nity. “We want to be mindful of representative David Price on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m.to discuss the He is self-employed, conduct- Gering, a 53-year-old software sborough,” he said. the citizens and what the citizens nation’s healthcare options at 1321 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. ing seminars on leadership. He first engineer, said that one of the rea- He’s concerned about a number would like to see.” For more info, 942-3540 unitedchurch.org decided to run for mayor in 2005, sons he is running for a third term of issues, such as reducing traffic For her campaign, she plans on because at the time he was work- as town commissioner is that he flow, managing growth, maintain- going out, meeting people and put- Speedway Celebration in Hillsborough ing on his new business and missed enjoys the work. ing the town’s historical character, ting out a few signs. “In these eco- Hillsborough’s Historic Speedway Group will present their being involved in the community. “Hillsborough has got a lot handling annexation and expand- nomic times, I have no intentions annual fund raiser: Celebration of the Automobile and Racer’s His feelings about being mayor of exciting things that have been ing parks and trails. He also wants of spending a lot of money on this. Reunion this weekend starting with the Friday night cruise haven’t changed. started, but not yet completed, and to have informational meetings I know it’s tough for people. It’s with a sock hop and music by Phil-N-the-Blanks. “I’m not so much interested I’m anxious to see some of those throughout the town to let the tough for me. It’s just getting out Saturday is the Celebration of the Automobile and Racer’s in politics, but I’m very interest- projects through,” Gering said. “I people in the town know “that we and meeting people. Reunion. Vintage cars that raced at the Historic Occoneechee ed in where this community is think this a very exciting time for do care what’s going on with them “I want to encourage people track will be on display attended by the drivers, crews, me- going. I live here. I have a huge Hillsborough in general, so I think in their neighborhoods.” to get out and vote,” Dancy said. chanics and family members who supported NASCAR in its stake in it. So I feel like if I’m there are more promising opportu- Warren plans on campaigning “Don’t forget local elections.” infancy. Food vendors, memorabilia vendors and hundreds of show cars & race cars will also be part of the celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Chief Carolyn Hutchinson, the For more information, visit historicspeedwaygroup.org/ BOA Castillo sentenced to life from page 1 department has a list of five or HILLSBOROUGH — After deliber- with prosecutors, who detailed six companies it is considering. ating for seven hours on Friday, an Castillo’s planning. *The BOA adopted an or- Orange County jury found Alvaro A defense witness – a social how to reach us *The Carrboro police de- dinance to allow neighbors to Castillo guilty of murder. He was worker with Caring Family Net- The Carrboro Citizen 942-2100 partment will begin using an appeal the granting of permits sentenced to life without parole. work in Hillsborough – testified P.O. 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According to Police Prince’s request in early April. Classifieds deadline is midnight Tuesday. at students, wounding two. After his to the UNC facility after she was gun jammed, he was subdued by an told there would be a six-week wait SuBSCRIPTIONS Orange County Sheriff’s deputy and for him to see a psychiatrist at Car- The Carrboro Citizen is free to pick up at our many locations UNC student shot to death by police an off-duty highway patrol officer. ing Family Network, which was throughout Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Hillsborough. Courtland Smith, a UNC Paul Flinchum, 29, of the Arch- Castillo’s lawyers mounted an contracted with the county at that Subscriptions are also available via first class mail and are $78 per student and president of Delta dale Police Department. insanity defense, but jurors sided time to provide psychiatric services. year. 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Garden Story Time — Children Environmental Issues — Gary Weaver Street Market. 933-0398 or Contact Gove Elder at 967-5403 or ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers The American Red Cross, Anna Maria’s, Whole Foods Mar- L. Saunders, special projects chi-cle.com for more information. [email protected]. are invited to come read theme- ket-Chapel Hill and OWASA will co-sponsor a blood drive on based nature tales and participate engineer with the NC Division of tuesday, sept. 1 Garden Tour — Free tour of the Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Commu- Air Quality, speaks about environ- in activities in the garden. Thursdays Haw River Burrito Bash — Cel- N.C. Botanical Garden’s display nity Room at OWASA on 400 Jones Ferry Road. mental issues in Orange County at through Aug. 27, 10-11am, N.C. ebrate environmental education gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front To participate in a blood drive, donors must be at least 17 the Orange County Democratic Botanical Garden. $5 per family. with music, dancing, a silent auction of the Totten Center at the garden. years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, Women’s monthly general meeting. Preregister 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu and burritos. Tickets are $12 ad- 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu be in general good health and have identification. 7:30-9pm, OWASA Community vance, $15 at the door. 6-9pm at the Garden Walk — Discussions on Coaches Needed — Coaching For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Room, info at 942-0045 or l_fox- General Store Cafe. Visit hawriver. fall planting, garden maintenance, applications are now being accepted Lisa Wilson at OWASA at 537-4237 [email protected]. [email protected] design, and gardening for wildlife for the positions of JV women’s Walk-ins are welcome after noon. org or call 542-5790 for more friday, August 28 information. with bird and butterfly plants. Satur- basketball coach and assistant field hockey coach at Carrboro High Financial aid workshop — Col- days at 10am at Niche Gardens, 1111 James Norwood to perform at UNC Ongoing School. Please contact Athletic lege Funding Consultants, LLC, Dawson Rd, Chapel Hill NC. Call Drummer James Norwood will perform Sept. 1 as part of the Cancer Support — Support Director April Ross for additional will host a free workshop to help for directions, 967-0078. nichega Dancing With the Starlite program at the UNC Student Union. groups for cancer patients and their information. at [email protected] parents through the financial aid dens.com Norwood was an influential musician who performed the Mon- families. cornucopiahouse.org or 918-2200, ext. 25023. kees, Ike and Tina Turner and many others. process at the Chapel Hill-Car- Job Search Meeting — A net- rboro Chamber of Commerce. Compassionate Friends — Free working and support group for job Volunteers Norwood’s performance is part of a community event self-help support for all adults griev- celebrating almost 100 images that highlight the history of the 7:30-8:30pm. Call 641-3328 to hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program register. ing the loss of a child or sibling. Third Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow — Seeks volunteers at least 55 local black neighborhoods: the Starlite Supper Club, the Quaker Mondays, 7-8:30pm, Evergreen School, bills of sale, Sparrow’s pool, marriage certificates, the Drive. 942-4964 years of age and older who would saturday, August 29 United Methodist Church. 967-3221, like assistance in finding an oppor- sit-ins on Franklin, and, the Monkees with James Norwood on Church yard sale — The Chapel chapelhilltcf.org Open-Mic Poetry — Tuesdays except first Tuesday, 7-9pm, Looking tunity that matches their interests. drums. The event begins at 5 p.m. For more information, con- Hill St. Paul AME Church will hold DivorceCare — Support group 968-2056, co.orange.nc.us/aging/ tact Kathryn Williams at 255-6025. its annual yard sale and silent Glass Cafe & Boutique, 601 W. Main for those separated or divorced. St. 636-5809 RSVPindex.asp auction. Items for sale or auction Mondays, 7pm, Orange United Prostate cancer educational forum include paintings, car detailing, Meals on Wheels — Seeks vol- Methodist Church. 942-2825, con- Kids unteers to deliver meals and/or bake To help mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cornuco- Durham Blues Festival Tickets, nect2orange.org Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, pia House Cancer Support Center will host a free educational career counseling, and more. 7am simple desserts for recipients in the Fa Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006 forum Sept. 1 about nutritional strategies for the prevention to 1pm, St. Paul AME Church, 101 mily to Family — A series of Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. 942-2948 Preschool Story Time — Sat- and treatment of prostate cancer. N Merritt Mill Rd. 12 weekly classes structured to help Orange County Literacy urdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch Mark Mead, nutritional oncology specialist with Carolina family members understand and — Seeks volunteers to help with sunday, August 30 support their family member suffer- Library. 969-3006 Center for Integrative Medicine, will discuss strategies for im- adult literacy, basic math and English CHICLE talk — Main Challenges ing a with a mental illness. The class proving nutrition and health as it relates to prostate cancer. Express Yourself! — Art language tutoring, creative writing to Democratic Consolidation in is free and sponsored by NAMIOr- program for ages 3-8 and their care- workshops at local homeless shel- The program will be 6-8 p.m.at Cornucopia House in Chapel Mexico, led by Cecliia Martinez-Gal- ange. One class will begin Tuesday, Hill. Space is limited so call 401-9333 to reserve a place at this givers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, ters and family literacy workshops. lardo. Martinez-Gallardo will discuss Sept. 1, 6:30-9 pm at the Seymour 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s forum. There is no charge to attend. New tutor training workshops every challenges faced by democratic Center. Another class will begin Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933- For more information, visit cornucopiahouse.org. month. Skills Development Center, institutions in Mexico. 5pm at 101 E Sept. 13, 2-4:30 pm at the Ebenezer 1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151

RECENTLY email. There was a message from at the memory. — it’s very painful to walk. And been busy staying alive. Though for the Carrboro Century Center Kirk Ross. I went to answer it and She could not talk, so she cried they told me my heart could crap she considers herself retired from and has volunteered for Carrboro from page 1 my hand fell on the keyboard.” and cried and cried and cried. “I out.” a career she loved as a corporate Day in many capacities over the She declined reconstructive She picked up the phone and had not lost my mind, but they With that, she pulled away the video scriptwriter, her communi- years.” surgery. called the UNC on-call person in thought I might have.” It took strap of her tank top to expose ty involvement continues through “When I started treatment at One year later, symmetry was the oncology department. When several months to recover her the square box implanted under the OrangePolitics blog, and she’ll UNC, the people were so won- again achieved, when her left they answered, she learned that speech. the skin where her left breast coordinate the Carrboro Centen- derful I assumed they must all be breast had to be removed. she could not speak. She called Though the health profession- once was. It was a defibrillator. nial Celebration next year. good actors,” DeVine said. “Grad- But for DeVine, the worst part Berkeley and managed to say, “I als insisted the stroke had noth- She calls it “the doorknob on my “Catherine has been an active ually, I realized they’re not acting; of the worst year of her life came can’t talk,” which was enough for ing to do with her cancer treat- chest.” During the second stage part of the Carrboro arts scene for they really are wonderful. We midway, on July 24, when she him to call 911. ment, they had plenty of other of chemo, her heart failed, and many years,” said Jackie Helvey, didn’t move to Carrboro for had a stroke. “They say the stroke was a warnings about what the chemo- the March 2008 implant prevents who drove DeVine home from health care ... but everything “I was home alone making a lightning strike,” she said, and therapy medications might do to sudden death. the UNC Cancer Center after ev- about living here makes us feel grocery list from a recipe book,” that it had nothing to do with the her body. So, for those who might won- ery chemo treatment. “She is one lucky.” she said. “I had trouble turning cancer treatments. “It was a really “They said it would make me der where Catherine DeVine dis- of the founders of the Carrboro Contact Valarie Schwartz at 923- the pages. I felt queer. I went to bad episode. I was SO MAD!” sick. It did not. They told me my appeared to after a failed run for Music Festival, put together the 3746 or [email protected] my (in-home) office and checked DeVine, 57, said, her color rising feet could crap out. They did Carrboro alderman in 2005, she’s fantastic opening-week festivities

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You can also see him online at co.orange.nc.us/ani- malservices/adoption. 5 THURSDAY, August 27, 2009 Land & Table The Carrboro Citizen Briefs The power of water: Pancake breakfast Rethink your drink The Eno River Farmers Maket is hosting a Pancake Breakfast featur- ing flapjacks made with local, organic ingrediants and a reading of chil- Debra J. Barksdale indicator of hydration is to make dren’s books about pancakes. The event is Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at sure you are putting out enough the Public Market House on Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. I have just returned from my urine every day. The average adult vacation near Niagara Falls. I produces about 6.5 cups of urine New CCCC campus goes green stayed in a town called Welland per day, which should be odorless The Chatham County board of commissioners have approved fund- that had a river and three canals. and slightly yellow. ing for a green roof for the new Central Carolina Community College’s I frequently thought about all that Now is a good time to “Re- Sustainable Technologies Building and a wastewater recycle system to water. We had just missed a season Think Your Drink.” Join me in serve that building and the Chatham Community Library, which is also of heavy rains, and every living drinking more water. I admit being built at the campus. The commissioners unanimously approved plant was lush and that water is spending $227,239 for the roof, which will be covered with low-growing vibrant. In addi- not my drink of vegetation, and $652,920 for the water system at their Aug. 17 meeting. tion, the power choice, so I have Environmental summit of water rushing to replace my drink now that The Commission for the Environment will hold its third Orange over the falls cre- I have spent so County Environmental Summit on Saturday, September 12 from 10 ated a heavy mist much time rethinking it. Con- a.m. to noon at the Education Center for the North Carolina Botanical that might as well have been called sider having a big glass of water Garden. The event is free and open to the public. rain, except that it did not origi- in the morning when you wake The summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Larry Band, who will nate from the sky. Our boat ride up. Many glasses hold 12 to 16 discuss storm water sustainability in Orange County watersheds. Band near the falls of course resulted in ounces, so you will get almost a is the Director of the UNC Institute for the Environment and a profes- a good soaking through our flimsy quarter of the daily requirement at sor in the Geography Department. There will also be a panel of experts plastic rain capes. the start of your day. who will discuss issues pertaining to the quality and quantity of water Water has power. It cleanses, re- You can find other helpful tips resources in the County followed by questions from the audience. freshes and causes growth. If water and resources for rethinking Following the summit there will be an optional tour of the Botanical has such an impact on the outside, your drink at co.orange.nc.us/ Garden’s brand new education center. This will be the first public event I believe that it can also have a pro- health/Re-thinkYourDrink.asp. held at the center, which was built using a variety of “green building” found impact on the inside of our Illustration by Phil Blank On this site, sponsored by the technologies intended to achieve LEED-Platinum certification. bodies, which are, after all, 50 to 75 percent water (10 to 12 gallons). Eat Smart Move More Orange Water helps our bodies function County Campaign and Healthy 1 large lemon - to yield zest and 1/4 cup of juice properly. 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—4— 6 THURSDAY, August 27, 2009 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen Letter from the editor letters Downtown Carrboro and Cha- pel Hill on the first day of classes: Project asked to add A young woman glides by on commercial space a small scooter on an increas- Thank you for your article on the ingly bumpy Weaver Street. Farther Carrboro Board of Aldermen’s granting down, as cars and pedestrians queue a one-year extension on several develop- up at the corner of Greensboro ment permits. As your article points out, and Weaver streets, drivers on cell these extensions are essential to give these phones whiz by and walkers on projects time to get going in a challenging cell phones start crossing without economy. looking up. One point omitted is that we only With many of those operating granted the Ballentine AIS a six-month them new to town, bikes and cars extension, half the time they had request- intermingle in unfamiliar traffic ed. Ballentine is an entirely residential patters, sometimes in ways you subdivision off Old N.C. 86, north of never thought possible. Yes, two Lake Hogan Farms, much like those that bikes can ride parallel, straddling have been typical in northern Carrboro. the cars in the oncoming lane in However, in recent years the board has front of the Century Center, and heard loud and clear from residents that make an in-formation left turn they want mixed-use and commercial headed east on Main. projects that will provide retail services In Chapel Hill, the roads in and nearby destinations for their neigh- downtown are a bit wider, yet borhoods. one scooter rider hops onto the Planning staff is working its way sidewalk off of Merritt Mill and through a review of the Northern Study pedestrians risk the cacti in front Area. This review is designed, in part, of Crooks rather than get run over. to identify locations for mixed-use and Everywhere, despite seeming to be commercial development. While we await engaged in navigating sidewalks or the completion of that process, the exten- streets, about half of those en route sion request afforded the opportunity to somewhere are on the phone. encourage a developer to seek to site some These are not a collection of im- Chatham’s new commuter bus service is a first step commercial space now (note: the three ages from several walks downtown, one-year extensions granted that same but just one from last Monday toward sustainable public transportation night already had commercial compo- — where there was an abundance nents). of illustrations of the potentially Jeffrey Starkweather In granting the six-month extension dangerous vortex of cars, pedestri- Monday morning, my wife, a UNC enjoying having 40 minutes of uninter- the nation in government highway subsi- (which can be renewed), we requested MI ans and two-wheeled transit and employee, skipped her usual indoor bi- rupted time to read going to and from dies. Only 2 percent of federal transpor- Homes “to look favorably at including a the need to be always in touch. cycling exercise. Instead, she walked 23 work each day. tation dollars was spent on transit. commercial element in the project.” Our One more image that still sticks minutes to the Chatham County Court- Thus, if use of this commuter bus Others may be concerned that not thinking is that even a single building in the mind: a young woman jog- house in downtown Pittsboro to catch a grows as expected, it will have a sig- enough Chatham residents will ride the near Old N.C. 86, perhaps similar in ging along then suddenly turning free bus ride to work. Rather than driv- nificant positive impact on Chatham’s bus to justify the government subsidies. some respect to Johnny’s on Main Street, to cross the street midblock. She ing her car as usual along U.S. 15-501, economy. Beyond this direct econom- Ridership, of course, will depend on with a shop downstairs and offices or stepped off the curb, then hesitated, she got on a 7:08 a.m. Chapel Hill Tran- ic impact, the success of such a service whether these cost savings and com- apartments upstairs, would be an impor- just as a car went by narrowly sit bus that dropped her off 45 minutes will help brand Chatham as a green munity benefits are marketed effectively. tant enhancement to this project and to missing her. You could tell from later at the UNC Student Union. enterprise zone, attracting the type of It will also depend on the price of gas, the surrounding neighborhoods. the volume of her headphones she Monday was the start of a weekday green industries and creative entrepre- which economists say will continue to Dan Coleman couldn’t have heard it coming. That commuter bus service between Chapel neurs that are already beginning to rise as worldwide petroleum demand in- Carrboro Board of Aldermen image recalled another: a promising Hill and Pittsboro. The bus my wife rode locate and/or incubate here. That was creases and supply decreases. I’m betting young graduate student died under was the second of three buses that begin one of the reasons why the Chatham that cost-savvy commuters will soon be Real health care similar circumstances while jogging their journey from the courthouse during County Economic Development Cor- eagerly hopping on the bus. reform needed on campus last year. the morning rush hour. The buses also poration Board unanimously requested Chatham cannot postpone the devel- As I read of the efforts of the insurance Every fall, we try to underscore pick up riders at Lowes in Pittsboro and that Chatham County and the Town of opment of a public-transit policy. Sixty to our readers that this is the least industry, the pharmaceutical industry and in Fearrington. They start their return Pittsboro financially back this service. percent of Chatham workers commute other for-profit organizations spending safe period of the year and everyone trips from campus at 4:48 p.m. UNC Of course, no successful transit sys- to jobs outside the county. More than — old-timers and newcomers alike millions of dollars to prevent health care covers the fare for its employees, others tem starts and grows without significant 4,000 commute to Orange County. reform, I am saddened and angered at the — should take extra care. Study af- pay $3 each way or $65 a month. government subsidies. For Chatham, that Chatham faces enormous sprawl devel- ter study has shown that this is the destruction of our democracy. I read that By taking the bus daily from Pitts- meant a relatively modest investment of opment pressures that will only exacer- $1.4 million is being spent every day to peak season for accidents involving boro, a UNC employee would save about $43,000 for the county and $24,000 for bate commuting. County leaders’ other cars and pedestrians and cars and prevent real reform. Lobbyists represent- $3,500 a year in transportation expenses Pittsboro, all allocated without resorting commuter mitigation strategies include ing corporate America, threatening and bikes. Add to that the fact that far (e.g., gas, wear-and-tear based on federal to tax increases or staff reductions. The smart growth, high-paying jobs in Cha- too many are negotiating our streets cajoling our elected representatives, beat mileage cost rates and parking savings). federal government is investing $176,356 tham and telecommuting. Even these democracy into submission, leaving us while on a cell phone, and you A non-UNC employee would save $780 for 18 months. More importantly, this strategies will be insufficient, given the might understand why at least once with a shadowy substitute. less, still about $2,700 a year over driving incredible public service is the result of an expected dramatic population growth in I am also deeply saddened that, as a year we start sounding like your the entire route in his car. My wife has al- extraordinary county-town-federal-state eastern Chatham. Mom, as in: a nation, we have become so morally ready been saving since she has been rid- partnership with UNC and Chapel Hill Chatham County and the Town of misguided. How is that we have come to Turn down those ear buds. Sig- ing the free Chapel Hill Transit bus from Transit, which are providing the buses Pittsboro should be applauded for tak- nal your intentions. Look both ways value corporate profits over an individu- the north Chatham UNC lot for more and subsidizing fares, as well as Lowe’s ing the critical first step in developing al’s right to basic health care? How can before crossing the street. And, for than two years, but she’s saving consider- shopping center, which provide the park- a sustainable public transportation sys- goodness sake, hang up and drive. we allow the insurance and pharmaceuti- ably more now by riding the bus all the ing space. Each partner understands the tem. Now every Chatham resident who cal industries to reap billions of dollars in way from PBO. long-term economic, environmental and desires sustainable economic prosperity profits while our families and neighbors In addition to personal savings, rid- social benefits a successful transit system needs to help it succeed. endorsement can’t afford to get the medical care they ing the bus will reduce traffic congestion, will bring to residents, students and/or letters need? Who are we as a nation? air pollution, fossil fuel consumption employees. Jeffrey Starkweather, a lawyer and Chatham County Economic Development The vast majority of Americans want The Carrboro Citizen wel- and their carbon footprint. Car insur- Those concerned about these modest and need real health care reform. We Corporation board member, will comes letters of endorsement for ance costs also will decrease. Riders can public investments should ponder the understand that the current system is teach “Introduction to Sustainable candidates in the 2009 municipal spend more of their increased expendable enormous subsidies governments provide morally and financially broken. We know and school board elections. income in Chatham, since they won’t be to automobile commuting and sprawl. Communities and Public Policy Analysis that without a public option, there will tempted with out-of-county shopping For years, the federal government paid 90 for Sustainable Communities” this fall at We ask that you keep letters in be no real change. We must find a way after work. Automobile accident costs percent of the cost of state highways. In support of individual candidates Central Carolina Community College to make our voices heard. We must call to 325 words and multiple candi- will be significantly reduced. My wife is 2000, $46.5 billion was provided across in Pittsboro. He welcomes feedback at our representatives, join groups that are dates to 375 words. advocating for real change, write letters, As with our general letters join protests. Wrestling control of our de- policy all letters must be accom- Budget cuts disproportionately affect mocracy back from corporations will not panied by the author’s name, be easy, but health care reform is a critical address and contact information. Bingham residents access to services place to begin. We will publish one letter per Donell Kerns author per month. Typed letters Carrboro are preferred and email even more By Kathleen and Carl Hoffmann so. Lengthy letters written in In order to address budget cuts and will have to drive an additional 20 to ask the commissioners to shift the cost Nominations sought longhand will become mysteri- shrink costs, the Orange County Board 35 miles to dump their trash and recy- to other parts of our community. They In times such as these, it is easy to ously lost. of Commissioners and staff plan to re- cling. That’s several gallons of gas ev- did not ask to cut funds from libraries, put our personal philanthropy on the duce services at solid waste convenience ery week, which translates to roughly human services or the commission- shelf while we focus on surviving the submissions: centers. At four of the five convenience $300 to $500 a year for Bingham ers access to lifetime health benefits. economic challenges of the day. Thank centers, they will cut hours and opera- households. Completely closing Brad- They only asked to be treated like citi- goodness for the many generous souls in E-mail: letters to editor@ tions from six days to four days a week. shaw Quarry is a disproportionate bur- zens whose needs are respected. They our community who, regardless of how carrborocitizen.com Unfortunately, the fifth convenience den. It asks a small group of citizens to understand the need for budget cuts much or how little they have to give, mail: The Carrboro Citizen center, Bradshaw Quarry in southwest underwrite the county’s budget cuts at and are willing to do their fair share remain committed to expressing their Letters to the Editor Orange County, will close on Septem- a time when all citizens face personal by cheerfully accepting reduced hours compassion for others through generous Box 248 ber 20. fiscal constraints. and services at Bradshaw Quarry. contributions of time, talent and trea- Carrboro, NC 27510 More than 100 people showed up At the Aug. 18 meeting, the group On Aug. 18, we were proud to sit sures. Thank goodness for donors and for the Aug. 18 commissioners meet- questioned the county’s rationale. We among our neighbors who were in- volunteers who believe that nonprofits ing with impassioned pleas to keep the are told we are being closed because we formed and articulate. After offering of all shapes and sizes play vital roles in Bradshaw Quarry Center open. Rather have the fewest customers and lowest practical and creative alternatives to our society. than closing, we asked for cuts similar waste volume. Rural southwest Or- closing Bradshaw Quarry, the com- On Nov. 12, the Triangle chapter of to those at the other county conve- ange County, with its miles of beau- missioners instructed residents to di- the Association of Fundraising Profes- editorial nience centers. We even proposed re- tiful fields, woods and large farms, rect further correspondence to the sionals will honor some very special Robert Dickson, Publisher ducing our center services to just the naturally has a low population density. interim county manager and went on philanthropists and volunteers in the Tri- Kirk Ross, Editor essential trash and recycling in order Our density is further reduced by the with their meeting. It was as if to say, angle. Visit afptriangle.orgo t learn more Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor to keep the center open two or three Cane Creek Reservoir, with water- “The board of county commissioners is about National Philanthropy Day and to Liz Holm, Art Director days a week, including a Saturday or shed restrictions requiring minimum too busy to address your concerns and nominate a person or organization that Beth Mechum, Staff Writer Sunday. 2-acre and 5-acre land parcels. With has no interest in hearing any more deserves the thanks of our community for When the proposed budget is actu- fewer people, we have little access to about your problems with trash.” Margot Lester, Lucy Butcher, their generosity. Rich Fowler, Contributors ally parsed, closing the center is esti- private garbage or recycling services. For our tax dollars and recycling Award categories include: Excellence Ava Barlow, Photographer mated to save the county only about We depend on BQCC as our primary fees, Bingham residents simply want to in Philanthropy, Innovation in Philan- $20,000 in FY2009-10. This estimated resource for waste disposal. continue our access to a small, nearby advertising thropy, Outstanding Volunteer Fundrais- savings ignores the county’s additional The county says they are closing facility to safely dispose of trash and re- er, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Marty Cassady, Ad Director [email protected] cost in cleaning up the inevitable road- Bradshaw Quarry because they can’t cycling. Maybe the board should start Outstanding Philanthropic Organization side dumping and the fire department’s expand it to allow room for residents to listening to this important and under- and Outstanding Fundraising Execu- operations concerns for the dangers associated drop off yard waste. Do the commis- served community who votes and pays tive and Development Team. Send in Anne Billings, Office Coordinator with increased trash burning. sioners realize that for this rural com- taxes. By reconsidering the decision to [email protected] your nominations and join others in our The costs that will be shifted to munity, yard waste is firewood, habitat close Bradshaw Quarry, this board can community on Nov. 12 as we celebrate Distribution Bingham township residents are much and compost? Expansion is unwarrant- show that rural residents count, too. the generosity of so many people in our Chuck Morton, Julian Davis higher than the $20,000 savings. If ed, unnecessary and unasked for. community. Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. The Hoffmanns live on Mebane the center closes, Bingham residents The speakers on Tuesday did not Bert Armstrong The Carrboro Citizen THURSDAY, august 27, 2009 7 Frank Cook traveled to meet plants Tim Toben ence 20 years earlier to follow his book titled Emerging Planetary heartsong, traveling to Namibia to Medicines. His subject matter Just hours after his passing on meet Omumborombonga, the an- had expanded to include “transition Aug. 19, Frank Cook’s brother cestral tree of life, and to India to cultures” – those preparing for not Ken spoke from the circle of nearly meet Buckuchurbu, used to treat a low-, but a no-carbon economy. 200 friends holding hands around stomach upset. Frank had just returned from Pearson Garden in Asheville. “I Those of us lucky enough to teaching engagements in the think he saw us all as plant beings cross His path were reacquainted Southwest U.S., and before that in and he certainly was one himself.” with the native plants we loved as South America. What he thought Muffled laughter mixed with tears. children. Frank could hang with was travel weariness was apparent- Frank Cook was the Banyan Tree. the best Linnean taxonomist, ly a spreading parasitic infection, If the name is not familiar, but he “understood” plants more which spread rapidly this week you’ll remember the man. Frank deeply – their medicinal qualities, and this morning claimed his stood 6’3” with piercing blue eyes their nutritional values and their sinewy body. Thousands around and waist-length dreadlocks. He unique role in the interdependent the world, and several hundred in wore simple clothes and sandals ecology of nature. And he clearly Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Ashe- and carried a satchel over his shoul- loved them. ville, weep quietly at the loss of der. In Chapel Hill, his home was The meals between walks were their friend and teacher. We are a loft bed at the residence of Beth just as vibrant. Reminding us that ever so grateful for his many gifts, Williams and Alan Dehmer. He most Americans eat just 25 species for the many seeds he planted. walked everywhere, once across of plants a year, he’d make fresh If he’d ever stayed in one place the entire state of North Carolina, bread and soup with at least 25 spe- for more than a few months, I’m foraging for food along the way. cies gathered during his walk. The convinced that Frank’s cascad- Most of us in these modern times flavors and energy in his food were ing dreadlocks would have taken would die attempting such a trek. life giving. He’d make teas by day root, like the Banyan Tree, and Frank feasted – both physically and meads at night, always sharing grown other Frank Cooks. And if and spiritually. a batch from last year in a pass- so, what a better world this would Someone once said that we are around bottle. His gatherings built be. Then again, as I looked around born with two beings – one that benevolent communities -- families Pearsons Garden this damp Au- dies and one that lives forever. That with native knowledge and skills. gust night and reflected on past is certainly true for Frank Cook. His “business model” baffled gatherings at LEAF and Pickards Frank will always be known around most. He worked for donations. Mountain, I thought … that’s pre- the world for his plant knowledge You paid what you could, and cisely what has happened. and his journey to “meet” the that was enough to fund Frank’s Godspeed. 5,000-plus genera of plants. At 47 travels to meet plants across the years old, he was 70 percent of the globe. He’d recently completed a Tim Toben is chairman of the way to his goal. He’d chucked a master’s degree at the Schumacher state’s Energy Policy Council. promising career in computer sci- Institute in the U.K. and written a

ROGERS ROAD The question the commu- preliminary findings, hadn’t nity would now like to see had the opportunity to review from page 1 answered, said RENA spokes- them, but intended to talk According to Chris Heaney, person Robert Campbell, is, with Heaney after he had. an epidemiologist from the Gill- “How do we bring the Rogers In July, Tara Fikes, hous- Her Grandmother’s Pearls, 1925 ings School and lead researcher Road community into compli- ing and community devel- in this investigation, fecal pol- ance with water and sewer?” opment director for Orange lution at such levels can cause Campbell’s answer is to County, reported to the coun- nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. provide public water and ty commission that the Rog- “The cause of the fecal pol- sewer lines to all homes in the ers-Eubanks community was lution could be failing septic community. ineligible for federal Com- systems or surface runoff carry- “There’s something caus- munity Development Block ing this fecal pollution from do- ing this contamination,” he Grant funding for sewer lines our years ago, I asked students in an elementary photo class to bring in a beloved family mestic or wild animals or other said. “We’re not trying to say because its septic tanks were snapshot. Along with her stunning photo, this is what Crystal Essex of Marion, Ala., wrote sources into the groundwater what’s causing it, only that it functioning properly. Fikes in the margins: supply,” Heaney said. needs to be addressed.” said on Tuesday she hadn’t I know you have never seen the lady in this photo…and neither had I. This is my grandmother The survey also looked at Heaney has presented his yet seen Heaney’s findings, posing for her senior high school portrait in 1925. She was 18 years old in the photo. I was born septic tanks. Twenty-one house- findings to the county. While but that the county is in the inF July of 1986 and missed the pleasure of meeting my grandma by two months. My father told me a lot holds reported having a private he said there was no way to process of surveying commu- about his mother, but I always wanted to see her for myself. After cleaning up a room in my grandparents’ septic system, the oldest of know at this point whether nity residents toward seeking home, my aunt found the photo and made duplicates for each family member. Now I can see her more which was constructed in 1926, the levels of the contaminants funding from other sources often. As I look at the picture there is one thing that stands out — my grandmother’s pearls. I imagined the most recent in 2008. Fail- would continue to rise or for water and sewer services. that she wore those pearls because they signified beauty, class and love. That’s just what I want to exhibit ures reported included septic spread, he felt it was impor- According to the Gill- to the world. But I don’t have those pearls. At the moment, I believe one of my aunts has my grandmother’s discharge saturating the yard, tant community members be ings-RENA surveys, 26 of 27 pearls. But my dad said that I may get them one day. I pray that those pearls come my way, not because households in which surveys septic back-up into the home made aware. I love jewelry, but because they belonged to my grandmother, the woman I never met. and septic system odors. More On Tuesday, county en- were completed were African- than two-thirds of homes with vironmental health services American and 17 reported an private septic systems reported director Tom Konsler said he annual household income of one or more of these failures. had received from Heaney the less than $30,000. A thousand words Obituaries by Jock Lauterer Do you have an important old photo that you value? Send Paul Wesley Bickell He and his late wife, Mary Bar- your 300 dpi scan to [email protected] and include the Mr. Paul Wesley Bickell of bara, traveled extensively in the Fearrington Village, Pittsboro United States and overseas. story behind the picture. Because every picture tells a story. died Friday evening, Aug. 7, Mr. Bickell is survived by his read us And its worth? A thousand words. 2009 at UNC Hospitals, Cha- son, John Bickell, and grandson, pel Hill, North Carolina. Andrew Bickell, of Sandusky, online A memorial service was Ohio; daughter, Barbara Man- held at University Presbyterian son, son-in-law, Peter Manson, Church in Chapel Hill. and granddaughter, Isabel Man- Mr. Bickell was born in son, of Cary, N.C.; brother-in- East Chicago, Indiana on Dec. law, John E. Cochrane, and 15, 1927 to the late Ada Dixon his wife, Anne Cochrane, of Bickell and Norton Bickell. He Elmwood Park, Ill.; nieces Har- Carolina Taxi served in the United States Army riet Allen of Indianapolis, Ind., and attended Purdue University Kristine Cochrane of Highland, on the G.I. Bill. 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Use vomiting. fri 8/28 — Spaghetti & Meat nation. alcohol-based The CDC is considering a Sauce w/Garlic Bread; Turkey Chapel hand cleaners number of programs in schools Hot Dog w/Chili; Coleslaw; Gar- Hill-Carrboro if you are away during the fall. These might Where can I find den Salad; Blueberry Cobbler City Schools from a source of include seasonal flu clinics for MON 8/31 — Cheeseburger on (CHCCS) has a running water. some students. my Citizen? Wheat Bun; Fishwich on White pandemic influenza Avoid spreading All students received a letter Bun; Lettuce & Tomato Salad; CARRBORO White Cross North website linked to the germs by touching from the Orange County Health Weaver Street Market Area Hunan Chinese Oven Bkd Potato Wedges; Peas Harris Teeter Harry’s Market Restaurant & Carrots; Chilled Peaches district home page, chccs. your eyes, nose or mouth. Department during the first The ArtsCenter Fiesta Grill Chapel Hill Senior Center k12.nc.us. The website contains Avoid crowds or places where week of school summarizing the TUE 9/1 — Beef & Macaroni Amanté Gourmet Pizza White Cross BP Southern Human links to official Orange County you know others are sick. symptoms and care for those who Milltown White Cross Shell Services w/Wheat Roll; Chicken Tacos w/ Carrburritos Express Lane Carol Woods Salsa, Lett, Tom & Salsa; “Fun on and Centers for Disease Control Those who have flu-like may be affected. Employees also Q–Shack Bagels on the Hill the Run”; Seasoned Pinto Beans; (CDC) websites. The district symptoms should isolate them- received a letter regarding H1N1 Piedmont Health Services CHAPEL HILL Eubanks Rd. Park & Ride Midway Barber Shop Downtown That Coffee Place Mexicali Corn; Fresh Orange pandemic influenza website is selves. The Orange County guiding them on how to interact Caribou Coffee/ VisArt Video Cup a Joe Wedges downtown updated regularly with new infor- Health director advises staying with students they suspect might Carolina Fitness Margaret’s Cantina Visitors Center WED 9/2 — Chicken Patty mation as it becomes available. at home for seven days after have H1N1 and also on cleaning Looking Glass Café Aquatic Center Jiffy Lube Carrboro Business Coop Chapel Hill Mini Mart Sandwich on Wheat Bun; Fruit The CHCCS Coordinated symptoms begin or until you classrooms. Job Development Center Orange County Social & Yogurt Plate; Green Beans; Sandwhich/The School Health Advisory Coun- are symptom free for 24 hours, Signs are being installed at Club South Courtyard Steamed Carrots; Chilled Fruit Speakeasy – Greensboro N.C. Botanical Garden cil wants to remind parents and whichever is longer. Keep away hand-washing stations to re- West Franklin town racks Cocktail; Fresh Apple; May Select & Main Covenant House students to practice cough and from other household members mind students and staff of good (near Chapel Hill One: Weaver Street Realty 15-501 South Park & Ride Cleaners) hand etiquette at all times. This as much as possible to avoid hygiene practices. Carrboro Family Vision Internationalist Books Governor’s THU 9/3 — Herb Baked Century Center means that you should cover spreading influenza. – Staff Reports Franklin Hotel Club Area Chicken; w/Wheat Roll; Ham & Great Clips Ham’s Restaurant Bean & Barrel/ Cheese Melt on Whole Wheat; Cybrary Time Out Governor’s Village Capelli’s “Fun on the Run”; Mashed Pota- East Franklin town racks Carolina Meadows/Café Elmo’s Diner toes; Turnip Greens; Mandarin (near Subway) Tarantini School Briefs Spotted Dog Oranges Courthouse Alley town Nice Price Books Meadowmont racks Carrboro Town Hall Area Parent volunteers Training for specific pro- Despite numbers that mir- North Columbia St. town HIGH SCHOOL Carrboro Town Commons UNC Wellness Center racks (at bus stop) wanted grams that require it is avail- ror those in last year’s report, the Cliff’s Meat Market Brixx Pizza fri 8/28 — Turkey & Cheese UNC Campus able in September. district average still outpaces the PTA Thriftshop Cafe Carolina Wrap; Sloppy Joe on a Bun; Parents interested in vol- UNC Student Union Calvander Food Mart The Cedars Sweet Yellow Corn; Green state average. The CHCCS aver- Bullshead Bookshop unteering at their child’s Carrboro Mini Mart Young Simpson CHCCS SAT scores Davis Library / UNC Beans; Chilled Applesauce school or another local school age of 1179 is 173 points higher Southern Rail Underwood remain highest in NC UNC Family Medicine MON 8/31 — Chicken Nug- an hour or two each week than the state average. The state Open Eye Cafe Friday Center Park & Ride SAT scores remained un- Carolina Inn Courtyard Marriott gets w/Wheat; Roll; Beef Tacos during the school day should and national trends for perfor- Carrboro Branch Library changed overall in the Chapel The Beehive East Amanté Pizza w/Salsa, Let, Tom and Cheese; visit chccs.k12.nc.us mance also were flat. In com- Auto Logic Chapel Hill Post Office/ – Falconbridge Spanish Rice; Sweet Yellow Corn; Hill-Carrboro City Schools Positions include a school posite measures calculated both Reservoir Estes Drive Southern but continue to be the highest Johnny’s Fresh Apple reading partner, ESL volun- with and without writing results, Caribou Coffee/ Village of any local education agency Carolina Cleaners Franklin at Estes La Vita Dolce TUE 9/1 — Pork Egg Roll w/ teer, writing coach or general East Chapel Hill High School is Laundromat Café Driade Wheat Roll; Mozzarella Cheese in North Carolina. Park & Ride bus stop classroom volunteer helping the highest ranking public non- (Willow Creek) Siena Hotel Market Square Sticks; w/Marinara Dipping Sauce; The CHCCS composite of charter high school in North Crescent Green Assisted Whole Foods in any grade level with math, Living Fearrington Brown Rice Pilaf; Asian Mixed reading and math is 1179. The Carolina. Carrboro High ranks Village Plaza Vegetables; Chilled Apricots science, social studies, home CHCCS composite of read- Jones Ferry Rd Park & Borders Books Area economics, physical educa- third and Chapel Hill High Ride Harris Teeter / University McIntyre’s Books WED 9/2 — Steak & Cheese ing, math and writing is 1751. Mall Fearrington House Inn tion, special needs, art, mu- School fourth. Carrboro Galloway Ridge Sandwich; Chicken Salad w/Let- The district average for reading Plaza University Mall / Kerr This was the first time results Drugs tuce, Tomato and Crackers; Let- sic, language arts or foreign Carrboro Plaza Park & hillsborough is 581, down two points from Phydeaux tuce & Tomato Salad; Carrot & language. were reported for Carrboro High Ride Weaver Street Market last year’s average. The district Owen’s 501 Diner School. The school’s compos- North American Video Andy’s Celery Sticks; Steamed Broccoli; There are specific requests Bruegger’s Bagels/ average for math is 598, up two Tar Heel Tobacco Maple View Farms Fresh Banana ite average is 1177 on math and Eastgate from teachers listed in the vol- Super Suds Visitors Center points from last year’s average. Chapel Hill Public Library THU 9/3 — Ham & Cheese Sub unteer office in Lincoln Cen- reading and 1754 for reading, UPS Store Orange County Senior The district’s average for writing Food Lion/Ram’s Plaza on Wheat; Chicken Tetrazzini ter. For more information, call math and writing. CHS has an Curves Center is 572, down two points over Wingman Chamber Of Commerce w/Wheat Roll; Lettuce & Tomato 967-8211 x28281 or email vol- average of 576 in reading, 601 in Orange County Public Salad; Sweet Potatoes w/Apples; last year. Library [email protected] math and 577 in writing. Cup a Joe / outside box Seasoned Lima Beans; Chilled Daniel Boone Shopping Pears

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High School Football, Aug. 21 Teams gear up Carrboro 26 – St. Paul’s 7 By Beth Mechum the team is 5’8”, which makes it This week’s football game difficult to block teams with a lot was a major milestone for Staff Writer of firepower in the striker position. the Jaguars, as it was the first Many local high schools are That’s why Scanga has preached home-game victory ever. Car- getting a shakeup in conference defense all these years. The Jaguars rboro will hope to continue play this year. Carrboro is now are a defensive team first; the of- on its winning streak Friday, part of the Carolina 9 and Chapel fensive skills then follow naturally, when it travels to play Orange Hill is in the Carolina 6. Scanga said. High. Though conference rivalries Last year’s record: 5-16 are important in Orange County, Who’s gone: Abby Owens was Northwood 24 – East Cha- cross-town rivalries often hold the one senior on last year’s team pel Hill 0 just the same importance, and and her leadership will be missed. Northwood’s Shane Pep- women’s volleyball is one such ex- Who’s here: Willa Brooks will pers rushed for three touch- ample. be expected to step up and be a downs and kicker Josue Pena The coaches in the area said strong outside hitter, something added a field goal. ECH they are excited to play new com- Scanga said he has seen happen al- quarterback Drew Davis petition, but look forward to see- ready. Andi Aldana’s mobility will completed four of 12 passes ing the familiar faces in gyms make her an important part of the for 15 yards. across town as well. team this year, as also will be the It remains to be seen whether case with Meredith Allen, a setter. South Granville 33 – Chapel these new conferences make Expectations: Scanga said he Hill 6 teams stronger or weaker when expects the Jaguars to be more South Granville scored 26 those matches circled in red on competitive in the Carolina 9 unanswered points in the first coaches’ and players’ calendars Conference and is predicting an half and Chapel Hill never come to fruition. above .500 record, along with got its engine started. The a trip to the conference tourna- Tigers will look to rebound Carrboro High ment. photo by ava barlow Friday against Cedar Ridge. Coach Steve Scanga considers Willa Brooks, a varsity volleyball player for Carrboro High School, practices some drills on a recent afternoon at this season’s volleyball team the first Chapel Hill High the school gym. true varsity team he’s had in his three The Tigers might have had to have a better record,” Davis said. sheer power and size will make the varsity speed of the game.” years of coaching the Jaguars. forego some lazing around this “We’re excited about the compe- them a formidable opponent for Last year’s record: 14-9 With one senior in the past two summer to practice volleyball, but tition we’re facing.” any school. Who’s gone: Kayla Austin years combined, it’s safe to say that Coach Sherry Davis made sure the Last year’s record: 12-12 was the setter for three years be- experience was not at a premium. girls didn’t suffer too much. Who’s gone: The loss of Ellen East Chapel Hill High fore graduating last year. All the While that could have been The team took a beach trip to Porter’s passing ability will create Coach Michelle Wood’s hitters had gotten used to her sets detrimental in the past, the girls Wilmington and Sunset Beach a hole in the offense, but Davis Tigers are a young team; and and the team will miss her quick- are now primed to gain the re- to facilitate team bonding and said that just means others on the though they miss some strong ness and knowledge of the game. wards of their struggles. The have some fun. team will need to step up. leaders from last year’s team, Who’s here: Wood will need Men’s Soccer, Aug. 24 hours they toiled as freshmen and But they made sure to partici- Who’s here: Davis is looking Wood likes the idea of being able Catherine Weiser and Marisa Iri- East Chapel Hill 5 – Car- sophomores playing slightly out pate in some scrimmages too. Da- for juniors Helena Archer, Ariane to improve every game, and every tani to step up and be vocal lead- rboro 1 of their league should prove ben- vis said each girl got some playing Cook and Elise Healy to emerge practice. ers on the court. The Jaguars allowed four eficial as juniors and seniors in a time (and probably some sun time as leaders, as well as the one se- “We’re really young. We Expectations: Wood said she goals in the first half of their new conference, the Carolina 9, too), and she’s happy with where nior, Megan McCluskey. have a freshman setter and three expects the Tigers to be in the top season opener, before bunker- that Scanga considers to be com- her team is right now. Expectations: Davis said the sophomores,” Wood said. “We’re three or four in their conference, ing down in the second half petition more suited for their skill “Last year was a rebuilding team is relatively young but still going to be competitive, but right but they do have a chance to ex- and netting one of their own. level. year, and I’m really thinking this has the experience necessary to now we’re still learning each oth- ceed beyond those expectations Scanga said the tallest girl on year we are going to perform and really stand out this year. Their er, still trying to get our kids into by putting in extra work. real estate (Zippy© 2009 Bill Griffith, used with permission) zippythepinhead.com & classifieds Place YOUR ad at www.carrborocitizen.com/classifieds 24/7!! mill Zowie!! Jay Parker® CLASSIFIED RATES Help Wanted blog. is the only Realtor Zippy appears in my universe! $5.00/issue for up to 15 words. Words over 15: Body Therapy Institute, a with Bill’s $0.35/word/issue. 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