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sunday Partly Cloudy Page 3 50/27 carrborocitizen.com JANUARY 8, 2009 u locally owned and operated u Volume II No. xLIII Free Residents concerned about Colleton Crossing BY Susan Dickson Board members heard from a Drew Narayan, a resident of has reviewed the proposed proj- Staff Writer packed house at the hearing and Claymore Road, said in November ect. Lavelle served on the planning expect the same at the continued that he was concerned the narrow board prior to her election to the With a possible decision on the hearing. roads were not designed to handle board of aldermen in 2007. proposed Colleton Crossing sched- The Friends of Bolin Creek have the number of cars the development “The planning board raised sev- uled for Jan. 27, some community cited issues regarding a proposed could bring. eral concerns with the applicant, as residents are expressing concerns connector road to run along the Residents are also worried that did the other boards,” she said. about the project, citing safety, envi- east side of Bolin Creek, close to the the lack of sidewalks on the roads, While the applicant has addressed ronmental and traffic issues. planned development. combined with the additional traf- some of those concerns, Lavelle said, In November, the Carrboro Board In addition, residents of the fic, could be unsafe for pedestrians. other issues could be inherent to the of Aldermen opened a public hearing Highlands have expressed concerns Board member Joal Hall Broun project, and thus hard to address. on the Colleton Crossing develop- regarding the traffic that the devel- said she would like to hear the ap- Because of the size of the project ment, which is proposed for 8400 opment could bring to the neighbor- plicant respond to some of the con- and the concerns of many residents, and 8420 Reynard Road. The devel- hood, with access to the development cerns raised by residents of the ad- Lavelle said she doesn’t expect the oper, MBI Development, proposes a planned for Claymore and Sterling jacent neighborhoods, particularly board to make a decision on the 39-dwelling subdivision on 31.6 acres roads as well as Reynard Road and those regarding traffic. proposed development at the Jan. with a connector road to Claymore Tallyho Trail. Several have raised Board member Lydia Lavelle said 27 public hearing. Road in the Highlands. According concerns that the roads lack the ca- that while the board has not delved The continued public hearing to the developer, the project, if ap- pacity to support the traffic the pro- into public discussion of the de- will be held Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at proved, is projected to open in 2010. posed development would bring. velopment yet, the planning board Carrboro Town Hall. Aquatic Center Opens Rebecca

Photo by Ken Moore Clark dies The bluish berries and scale-like leaves of this coastal red cedar are very similar to the berries By Kirk Ross and leaves of the common eastern red cedar. Staff Writer

chapel hill — Rebecca Clark, cham- pion for justice, community leader and By Ken Moore flora political organizer, died early Saturday in her sleep at her home on Crest Drive A tale of two cedars in Chapel Hill. She was 93. News of Clark’s death had many t was the driest of years recalling a life marked by a deep car- and the wettest of years. ing and concern for all people and an North Carolina’s two red acumen for community and political cedars stood strong and organizing. green during the year of Services will be held Friday at Cha- drought and rains. pel Hill Bible Church with a viewing I starting at 11 a.m. and services at 1 The eastern red cedar, Juni- p.m. Later, there will be repast at the perus virginiana, surrounds us in Hargraves Center for out-of-town the Piedmont. Except for the visitors. Photo by ava barlow outer coastal regions and the Becky Campbell, left, coach of the East Chapel Hill High School swim team, instructs some of her team members at practice Her grandson, Doug Clark Jr., who high mountain elevations, the Monday in the new Homestead Aquatic Center, which opened last weekend. Monday was the team’s first chance to practice lives in Chapel Hill, said he and his eastern cedar tree is common in the new facility, said Campbell, and the team was especially excited about it because they got four lanes and an hour and a children visited with his grandmother throughout the eastern U.S., half, as opposed to three narrower lanes and one hour at their old practice location, the community center pool. Thursday and shared holiday stories. “She will be missed,” he said. “They extending into Texas and north- don’t make them like that anymore.” ward up through the Midwest- The Clark family is tight knit, and ern states. It is adapted to a Group even after the musical success of Doug wide range of soil types, mois- Clark Sr. and his brother, John, the Pine ture regimes and temperature secures Knolls neighborhood was still home. extremes. It grows in all but Doug Clark Jr. said his grandmoth- water-logged soils. Eno tracts er knew everyone in the community It is an early successional tree around Cole and Johnson streets and By Susan Dickson Crest Drive. species – one of the first to Staff Writer “She was the matriarch of this appear on abandoned farmland neighborhood,” he said. “A lot of people and other disturbed sites. Birds The Eno River Association is an- would drop by to seek her advice and disperse the seed, accounting other step closer to completing the approval.” for characteristic rows of cedar gaps in the Eno River State Park with Clark was able to weave politics and along fence lines and beneath the recent acquisition of 65 acres of community organizing into advocacy power line perches. On good river frontage, some of the last re- for her neighborhood, convincing Cha- maining missing links. soils, cedars can be shaded out pel Hill to annex the area and provide The acreage, located on the east paved roads and services. if competing with a dense stand side of the river near Cabe Ford Road, Fred Battle, former president of the of pines and they are slowly is made up of two tracts separated by Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP and a displaced by maturing decidu- existing parkland. The association Chapel Hill native, recalled her life of ous forests. Cedars do require worked with the Brame family, who service. The two spent some time to- sunlight. In contrast, on re- owned the property, for several years gether two weeks ago going over candi- ally shallow soils and on xeric to acquire the land through a combi- dates for an NAACP award named in (extremely dry) sites, cedars nation of sale and donation. her honor. “This is an area in the park that “She did an outstanding job serving compete well and can mature for a long time we’ve been trying to a lot of the elderly and sick, folks con- as a dominate tree of the plant acquire,” said Klugh Jordan, director fined to their homes and rest homes. community. of land protection for the association. And she was very politically active,” he Occasionally, you will notice “It’s also an area [in which] the park map courtesy of eno river association said. “It was a beautiful sight when you a dense stand of red cedars is trying to expand its trail system.” went to the Lincoln precinct and you’d growing so thickly that other In addition to expanding the park, The Eno River Association has land outside the state park, protect see her son Doug out there and she’d tree species have great difficulty the acquisition will also permanently been working to protect the land as much of the watershed area as be bringing people to the polls. It was a protect an old slave cemetery as well around the river and in the water- possible and minimize the amount family thing.” gaining a foothold. Such cedar as rare species of mussels on the shed area since 1966 with the goal of of sediment and nutrients that flow stands persist for decades. property, which has been designated completing the gaps in the Eno River into the river. Eastern red cedars grow up- as a Nationally Significant Natural State Park to create a 6,000-acre park SEE CLARK PAGE 3 right, but their shapes are con- Heritage Area by the NC Natural with 16 miles of river frontage. The sistently variable. Commonly, Heritage Program. association also works to acquire SEE ENO PAGE 7 they have steeple-like tops Climbing high with a safety net SEE FLORA PAGE 8 recently . . . divided by grade and school into five groups, By Valarie Schwartz meet each week. TCH transforms these mid- dle school years from a time filled with ques- inside There’s no denying the difficulties con- tions and lack of confidence into one where nected with being a teenager. The angst of their peers begin to turn to them for answers, that age involves charting unfamiliar waters frequently continuing beyond their teens. The Eater returns and facing adult situations — sometimes Julia Thornton was a planner on the page 4 with an adult-looking body — but with the founding committee for the program that experience and insecurities of a child. started in 1996. A needs assessment per- Index For 12 years, Teens Climb High (TCH), formed by the Resident’s Council in the a program of the Women’s Center in Chapel public housing communities in Chapel Hill Hill, has endeavored, with assistance from the indicated the need for a program that ad- Community ...... 2 middle schools, to make this passage easier dressed teen pregnancies. Now Thornton’s News ...... 3 daughter, Allicson Rone, is a peer leader Land & Table ...... 4 and safer for some girls in our community. Schools ...... 5 Girls from families with seriously limited — a position that eighth-graders in the Sports ...... 5 resources may have more exposure to po- program can apply and interview for to help Opinion ...... 6 tentially damaging situations, but through coordinate program events. Music ...... 7 school referrals such girls are invited to at- Photo by Valarie Schwartz Classifieds ...... 8 tend afterschool sessions of TCH from sixth From left: Allicson Rone, Destini Purefoy and Sherina Suitt partied Almanac ...... 8 through eighth grade. This year, 41 girls, SEE RECENTLY PAGE 3 down at the Teens Climb High Winter Celebration. 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 Community The Carrboro Citizen Community Briefs Community Calendar Blood drive Special Events Buddhist Teachings and Medi- Fundraising Moms NetWorking is holding Power of the People: Envi- tation — Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. On Tuesday, Jan 13 TABLE, an open professional networking The Orange County American Red Cross will hold a num- ronmental Justice in Orange The Kosala Mahayana Buddhist a nonprofit coalition of college session with Triangle moms regard- ber of blood drives over the next several weeks. Locations are: County — Jan. 25, 2:30-5pm, free. center teaches traditional Kadampa students and community members ing job searching, career changes, • University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, Jan. 9 Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Buddhist practice. 711 W. Rose- feeding Chapel Hill & Carrboro’s entrepreneurial ideas and work/fam- from 2:30 to 7 p.m.; Greensboro St. Talk by Omega mary St. 619-5736, meditation- hungry children, will recieve 5% of all ily balance. Jan. 13, 6:30-8:30pm, • UNC Hospitals, Manning Drive, behind the hospital, Jan. Wilson of the West End Revitaliza- inchapelhill.org proceeds from store sales at Whole Chapel Hill Public Library, Down- 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; tion Association, Inc. A celebratory Taking Refuge is the focus of Foods Market in Chapel Hill. stairs Meeting Room, 423,4292, momsnetworking.org • New Sharon United Methodist Church, 1601 New Sharon dance performance will be given by study at Piedmont KTC Tibetan Kids East Baile Latino from East Chapel Buddhist Meditation Center, Jan. 7 & Church Road, Hillsborough, Jan. 18 from noon to 4:30 p.m.; Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm. Hill High School. For more informa- 14, 7:30-9pm, Carrboro, 968-9426, Volunteers • Carolina Inn, Cameron Avenue, Jan. 19 from 1 to 5:30 Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006 RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program p.m.; tion, call 960-3875. piedmontktc.org. Preschool Story Time — Sat- — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years • UNC Student Union, Great Hall, Jan. 20 from 3 to 7:30 of age and over who would like p.m. and Jan. 21 from noon to 5 p.m.; and Dance Health & Wellness urdays, 10:30am. Carrboro Branch The Chocolate Factory — Jan. Cancer Support — Weekly Library. 969-3006 assistance in finding an opportunity • Granville Towers, West Franklin Street, Jan. 26 from 1:30 that matches their interests. RSVP 17, 2 and 6pm. Studio A Dancers support free of charge for cancer Express Yourself! — Saturdays, to 6 p.m. places volunteers with more than present an adaptation of Charlie and patients and family. www.cornuco- 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon. Art For more information, call 942-4862. 100 nonprofit agencies inO range the Chocolate Factory. East Chapel piahouse.org program for ages 3-8 & their care- County. 968-2056, www.co.orange. Hill High Auditorium. $5, tickets The Compassionate Friends givers. Kidzu Children’s Museum, Conversations on race and politics nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp available www.dancecentre.net/blog — Self-help support after the death 105 E. Franklin St. $2, 933-1455, James A. Joseph, former U.S. ambassador to South Africa Meals on Wheels — Seeks Faith of a child. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. kidzuchildrensmuseum.org and professor of public policy at Duke University, will reflect Free and open to all adults grieving volunteers to deliver meals and/or Advent Lutheran — 10:25am Literary on Barack Obama’s election as part of the “Light Up Your Win- the loss of a child or sibling. Ever- bake simple desserts for recipients worship service Books Sandwiched — First ter” series on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at the United Church of green United Methodist Church. in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. Wednesday of most months, 11am. Chapel Hill. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org 942-2948 Conference room of the Chapel Hill The talk will be part of a series of conversations on race and English as a Second Language DivorceCare — Mondays, start- Public Library. 968-2780 politics. ing Jan. 12, 7pm. A support group Conversation Club — Seeks Cybrary Movie/Book Club For more information, call 942-3540 or visit www.united- for those separated or divorced. volunteers to talk with groups of — Jan 15., 7pm. To discuss Mar- church.org Orange United Methodist Church. international students Fridays from ley & Me: Life and Love with the 942-2825, wwwconnect2orange.org noon-2pm. University Methodist World’s Worst Dog. See the movie, Church on Franklin St. 967-1448, Lowery talk The Family Advocacy Network read the book, or both. Carrboro [email protected] Harvard University assistant professor of history Malinda is sponsoring a free workshop, Em- Cybrary. 918-738, www.co.orange. VITA Tax Service — free tax Maynor Lowery will discuss “Indians, Southerners and Amer- pathy Work: Helpin Children Grow nc.us/library/cybrary cans: Race Tribe and Nation During Jim Crow” on Jan. 20 at 4 into Cometent, Caring Adults with service families done by trained and p.m. at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center at UNC. child psychologist Dr. Clyde Everly. Meetings certified volunteers. The service will The talk will focus on the North Carolina Lumbee commu- Jan. 17, 10-11:30am Call 942-8083, Harry’s Market — An organiza- be available Monday through Satur- nity, examining American Indian identity and federal policy ext. 2 to register. tional meeting Jan. 10 at 10am for day, Feb. 2 through April 15 at several during the Jim Crow era. Lowery, who is Lumbee, has pub- folks interested in Harry’s Com- sites in Orange and Chatham coun- ties. www.co.orange.nc.us/vita.asp lished articles about migration and identity, school desegrega- munity Garden at Harry’s Market in White Cross. tion and religious music. In addition, she has produced three documentary films about American-Indian issues. Do you have anything for one of our calendars? Send your submissions to [email protected] The talk is one of the James A. Hutchins Lectures presented by the Center for the Study of the American South. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more informa- tion, visit www.unc.edu/depts/csas Artwalk this Friday The Second Friday Artwalk kicks MLK events off at 6 p.m. with plenty of openings The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Branch of the NAACP will spon- and new shows. sor its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally, march and wor- Among the shows are a collection ship service on Jan. 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the Franklin Street of collages by Amanda Bushman at Post Office in Chapel Hill. Fleet Feet and Jesse Kalisher’s photo This year’s theme is “Environmental Racism” and the key- essay on the farmers and residents in note speaker will be Rev. Robert Campbell of the Rogers Road the White Cross area who are worried community. about the possibility that their com- The rally will be followed by a march down Franklin Street munity will be the site for a new UNC starting at 10:15 a.m. The march will end at the First Baptist airport. Church on North Roberson Street, where a worship service will Another photo exhibit this month begin at 10:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the worship service features works by the late Charles will be Rev. Troy Harrison, pastor at St. Joseph’s CME Church. Dennis. The exhibition, on display For more information, call 923-8479 or visit www.chapel- at the Center for Documenting the hill-carrboro-naacp.org American South, features images se- lected from Dennis’ Baldhead Island MLK play portfolio and from his 1996 Hurri- Bright Star Children’s Theater will present The Life of Dr. cane Fran series. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Orange There’s also an opening scheduled County Public Library on West Tryon Street in Hillsborough. at 7 p.m. at Wootini for Matt Du- The play will start with the civil rights movement and explore quette, a Buffalo, N.Y. transplant. His the life and work of King. collection “Transitions” contains old The event is free and all ages and groups are welcome. and new works spanning five years Photo by Charles Dennis and a good deal of life changes.

super crossword FOREIGN FILMS CitizenCryptoquote By Martin Brody pets of the week For example, YAPHCYAPLM is WORDSWORTH. One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the two O’s, Y for the two W’s, etc.. Apostrophes, Paws4Ever — Awww yeh, I’m Big Princess (BP)! Looking for a punctuation, the length and formation of the words are all hints. good girl full of the “Housework” life experience (8 year old hound) TSKOAGSIX QO MQXA ECJ to know her manners? Big OAF. AZAIP NQYA Q JS Princess is an older girl with a lot of qualities that Q N , Q O G A C I Q G Q M M make her an easier dog that the young H A Z A I J S Q N C L C Q H and silly type. She walks nicely . . . K H N Q M N T A H A F N and happily on her leash, with a N Q Y A B S Y V C H P B S Y A O . mellow approach on life. BP’s still - Y C I Q M P H O S X S M , got spunk though; when she sees other dogs she becomes a puppy again - she just LOVES ‘em! Come see me at Paws4Ever, 6311 Nicks Road, EISCJGCP ECEP Mebane, or call 304-2300. You can also go online at www.paws4ever.org Find the answer in the puzzle answer section. ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES — Meet Tinkerbell! This adorable beagle is around 2 years old and just as sweet as can be! Tinkerbell is a tiny thing who is quite shy and submissive. She will excel in a calm and quiet home where she can gain confidence and learn that the world is a safe and wonderful place! She loves her toys, so if her new home has lots of those, she’ll be well on her way to a happier life already! Stop by Orange County’s Animal Shelter, 1081 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill or call 919-967-7383. You can also see her online at www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/adoption.asp.

COMMUNITY RADIO When you aren’t reading your Citizen, how do you know what’s going on in town? Listen to community radio! WCOM 103.5 FM, your community radio station! Listen online at carrbororadio.com The Carrboro Citizen THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 3 News Briefs Carey named to key state post Reward upped in Torain case by susan dickson insurance and labor market in- help provide some assistance for man of the ESC. Staff Writer formation to the state’s workers, them.” Carey served on the Orange Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information employers and the public. Carey said his first task will County Board of Commission- leading to an arrest relating to the hit-and-run crash that caused Governor-elect Beverly Per- Unemployment in North be to assist those who have lost ers for 24 years, before stepping the death of Rodney Torain in November. due has appointed former Or- Carolina reached 7.9 percent in their jobs. down this fall. He ran unsuccess- The crash occurred during the early-morning hours of Nov. ange County Commissioner November – the highest since “First and foremost, we have to fully for state senate last year, los- 16. According to police, a small silver or gold four-door vehicle, Moses Carey as the chairman of 1983. Carey said he’s up to the provide some help for the people ing to incumbent Ellie Kinnaird. possibly occupied by several Hispanic individuals, is believed the Employment Security Com- challenge of assisting those in that are going to be displaced.” While he has not ruled out an- to have followed the vehicle in which Torain was a passenger, mission for the State of North need as more North Carolinians Then, “the issue becomes provid- other run for senate, Carey said and should have damage to the passenger side of the car. Carolina. lose their jobs. ing employment-related services, he does not plan to do so while Callers to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. To provide in- Perdue announced the ap- “They’re going to need all the workforce-related services.” serving on the ESC. formation relating to the accident, call Crime Stoppers at 942- pointment over the weekend. help they can get from the agen- Carey said he believes his ex- “My first priority will be serv- 7515 or submit information online at www.crimestoppers-ch- The Employment Security Com- cy they rely on to provide some perience in local government and ing as chairperson of this com- cunc.org mission (ESC) provides employ- stability,” Carey said. “I’m happy working directly with people in mission,” he said. Revaluations arriving this week ment services, unemployment to be asked by the governor to need will serve him well as chair- The 2009 official property revaluation notices should be- CLARK It was something she under- gin arriving this week. stood very well, and many of the The letters, mailed by the Orange County Tax Assessor’s from page 1 people she worked with in poli- Office, are not tax bills, but notices of each property’s new tics excelled. value. Orange County performs a revaluation of property ev- A Chatham County native, “In many ways, you could ery four years to keep taxable property values more equitable Rebecca Clark was orphaned at say she wrote the book on grass- and aligned with market values. 11 and spent much of her early roots politics,” state school board Since Jan. 1, 2005, the date of the last revaluation, the years working service jobs at chairman and former mayor of market value of Orange County properties has increased an the university. Later in life, she Chapel Hill Howard Lee said average of 20 to 30 percent. walked with a cane and would Wednesday. Lee remembers The tax rate is set by the Orange County Board of Commis- complain she ruined her knee Clark as a skilled organizer who sioners when the budget is adopted each June. A similar process pressing clothes in the universi- made certain that people got is completed for each of the local municipalities who set their ty laundry near the power plant to the polls. “She was not one photo by amy thomas own tax rates. Historically, the commissioners and town coun- on Cameron Avenue. The build- of these talkers. She provided a Rebecca Clark often shared her experiences with students. Here she’s cils have been able to lower tax rates in revaluation years and ing where she worked was later means.” with fifth-grade students at McDougle Elementary School. these efforts have offset some of the increases in values. named for her. Lee said Clark was skilled There are two new tax reduction programs as of 2009. She was born five years be- not only at politics but in hold- Fourth District U.S. Rep. used politics — in the best One is for 100 percent disabled residents 65 and older whose fore women’s suffrage and at ing those she helped get elected David Price called Clark a sense of the word — to achieve 2008 household income did not exceed $38,400. The second the height of the Jim Crow to their word. mentor and friend and a persis- for people who needed help.” is for honorably discharged veterans with a 100 percent dis- South. She worked to see Cha- “She would hold your feet to tent advocate for social justice. Former Orange County ability that is service related. pel Hill become the first major the fire,” he said. “I and many others will Commissioner Moses Carey, For more information, visit www.co.orange.nc.us/assessor Southern town to elect a black Though her support was cru- continue to be inspired and who was appointed last week- or call 245-2100. mayor and registered voters for cial — she at first didn’t want challenged by her memory,” end to chair the Employment Barack Obama. In an interview Lee to run for mayor, but was he said. Security Commission of North Temporary Chatham water changes with The Citizen the day after his biggest supporter once he did Speaker of the North Caro- Carolina, said he took her guid- Chatham County will temporarily stop adding ammonia the election of the nation’s first — her friendship and guidance lina House Joe Hackney said he ance in public life. to its water-treatment disinfection process from Jan. 15 to black president, she said ex- were even more highly valued. knew Clark for more than 40 “She certainly was a beacon Feb. 15, affecting water supplied to the northeast and south- pressed hope, not just because “I consider Ms. Clark some- years and was always impressed for me in public service,” he east parts of the county. of the election but because so what like a second mother,” Lee by the way she used politics said. “She helped me to focus The water will still be safe for everyday use, including drink- many young people had stepped said. “I will personally miss her to improve the lives of others. my attentions on people in ing and cooking, but some special customers are advised to take up to “pull the plow.” very much.” “She was somebody who truly need.” precautions. Customers with kidney dialysis and those who keep fish in ponds or tanks filled with county water should treat the water to remove chlorine or use alternative water sources. In OBITUARy addition, customers who pre-treat county water using filters or softeners should be aware of the temporary change and consult Eric Edwin Diener ness manager and impacted many children, the manufacturer of their equipment for recommendations. parents and teachers while there. From 2001 Eric Edwin Diener, a green home builder until 2004 Eric served as the construction The utilities department will also flush the water distribu- who spent most of his life in the Chapel Hill- tion system during this period of time, which could result in manager at Orange Community Housing Carrboro area, died unexpectedly Dec. 29 in and Land Trust. He managed the comple- minor discoloration of water. Customers should be cautious Montgomery, Ala. He was 39. while laundering light-colored items during this period. tion of the Legion Road Townhomes in 2001 Deeply saddened by this loss are his wife and managed the entire development and The North Carolina Department of Environment and Laura Dominkovic, his parents Thomas and Natural Resources requires all water systems using “chlorami- construction of the Rosemary Place Town- Patricia (Pam) Diener of Brentwood, Tenn., homes in Meadowmont in 2002-03. Eric was nation” treatment to stop the addition of ammonia for a one- his sister Erin Diener of Wilmington, N.C., month period each year. intelligent, curious and thoughtful about his and many dear friends. work. He strove to improve the homes that For more information, contact Chatham County Utilities A memorial service will be held at 1:30 Customer Service at 542-8270. were built to better serve homebuyers and he p.m. Jan. 11, 2009, at the Unitarian Univer- worked hard to ensure that the homes were salist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. well built and affordable. After leaving Cha- how to reach us Weather permitting, his ashes will be spread pel Hill-Carrboro, Eric spent a year in Croatia The Carrboro Citizen 942-2100 in Graveyard Fields after the service (dress before marrying his wife Laura Dominkovic P.O. Box 248 942-2195 (FAX) appropriately), followed by a reception at and moving back to the mountains to settle Carrboro, NC 27510 the home, 29 Spinet St. in Asheville, N.C. For the past four years, Eric EDITORIAL [email protected] Memorials gifts may be donated to Save was a green home builder in Asheville and the Children at www.savethechildren.org. ADVERTISING [email protected] 942-2100 ext. 2 started his own business there, Solstice Build- To donate to a specific country, call 1-800- rboro area. He graduated from Chapel High ing Company, two years ago. He was a won- Classified & Real Estate 728-3848. Eric was dedicated to supporting School in 1987 and attended Appalachian derful, loving son, brother, husband, dog lover carrborocitizen.com/classifieds 919-942-2100, 8:30-3 M-F countries in critical need, such as Zimba- State in Boone, N.C. Eric loved the moun- and friend to many and he left a positive and Classifieds deadline is midnight Tuesday. bwe, the Congo, the Gaza strip, Pakistan tains and spent time in Boone and Brevard valuable impact on our world. All who were and Afghanistan. SuBSCRIPTIONS before returning to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro touched by him were honored and will strive The Carrboro Citizen is free to pick up at our many locations Eric Edwin Diener spent most of his life area. 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UNC NOTES F r a n k H e ath The men Whether the Heels will bounce back Cants, the Tar Heels have won 14 straight in well enough to cruise all the way to ACC impressive fashion and have earned the No. UNC’s men’s basketball team fell with a and NCAA glory remains another ques- 2 national ranking. The Heels begin ACC clunk from the ranks of unbeaten on Sun- tion. A couple of statistics that might be play Thursday night on the road against day, losing in a dull, cluttered performance to good indicators to keep an eye on are Car- 10-4 Clemson and then return home for surprising Boston College, which had been olina’s free-throw shooting and rebound- a couple more tough league games against picked pre-season to finish second to last in margin numbers. In 2007-08, the Tar Virginia (13-2) and N.C. State before a Jan. the ACC. Instead, the Eagles are 13-2, ranked Heels ranked at or near the top nationally 19 marquee showdown with top-ranked in the Top 25 and, for now, atop the league. all season in both of these focus-and-hus- Connecticut at the Smith Center. Carolina, which dropped from No. 1 tle/ toughness stats; right now, through in the country to last place in its own con- 14 games, they lag behind last year’s pace The gridiron ference in the space of two hours Sunday, significantly. seemed to suffer from the “we’re too good It is also likely that Carolina will look And finally, the Carolina football sea- to try that hard” syndrome until after the more like a team as its toughest and most son came a bit more full circle in the past tone of this game had been set, at which fundamentally sound player, Marcus Gin- week with the 29-23 loss by N.C. State point BC had decided it could in fact com- yard, rounds back into shape from his foot to Rutgers in the Papajohns.com Bowl pete with the Tar Heels. injury -- assuming he is able to fully re- and the announcement that junior wide The UNC loss has been picked up, ex- cover. receiver Hakeem Nicks will be heading amined and dissected from all different A good measure of how well Carolina to the NFL a year early. Nicks has been angles over the past few days. The prevail- will identify its mistakes and weaknesses Carolina’s most focused, consistent and ing opinion is that Carolina may not be as -- and work to correct them -- could come productive player in many years, and no dominant this season as people have been this week against College Of Charleston one will be more deserving of a big-time guessing unless the Tar Heels (a) pick up on Wednesday night and then at Wake pro career than he is. their defense and (b) become, or act, tough- Forest on Sunday. The Deacs, one of four And somehow, Rutgers managed to er and more aggressive. unbeaten teams remaining, will no doubt return a bit of balance and perspective to Boston College seemed to say to UNC, be sky high for a Top 5 match-up on their a football season that saw UNC blast the “hey, you guys may be All-Americans and home court. Scarlet Knights early, 44-12, on a memo- whatever, but we want to win also and if rable Thursday night in Piscataway, only you don’t punch back, we’re going to take to suffer an equally crushing beating your candy.” It remains to be seen how Car- The women (41-10) at the hands of State in Chapel olina will respond to this loss, which defi- The UNC women, thankfully, are still Hill two months later. By knocking off nitely qualifies as a “wake-up call.” But if carrying the undefeated flag for Carolina. the Wolfpack, the Knights reminded ev- comparisons can be made to last season, the Led by surprising junior forward Jessica eryone that each game is still decided out Tar Heels will find ways to at least shore up Breland (14 points, 7 reb. per game) and there on the field, not in the stat box or the problem areas and win a lot of games. senior all-star candidate Rashanda Mc- the preview articles. That is a big “if,” of course.

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north carolina FOR IDEAS GO TO VISITNC.COM 6 THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen for the record Not so much A note from the editor Saying goodbye to Rebecca Clark will not be easy. change yet She was a larger than life figure, determined and sharp, chris fitzsimon with an infectious smile to the end of her days. The last time I spoke to her was on Nov. 5, the day after The economy was center stage in Ra- the election of the first black president. I asked her how leigh Monday, as Governor-elect Beverly Wednesday was treating her. Her reply, “Best day I’ve Perdue announced the appointment of had in a long time,” became the headline for our lead what she called her economic team and story. She felt good. She should have. She earned it. addressed state business leaders at the Even at 93, she was registering people and making annual Economic Forecast Forum held sure they voted. She was thrilled to see so many young by the North Carolina Chamber and the people get involved this time around, and she recalled North Carolina Bankers Association. a particularly poignant moment registering a man Perdue’s remarks come as statistics who’d been convicted of a felony many years back and, from the court system show that there though he served his time, thought he could no longer were 53,995 foreclosure filings in the state vote. Ms. Clark, as nearly everyone called her, under- in 2008, up from 2007’s all-time high of stood that connection between the personal and the 49,695. Perdue told the crowd that she political, and she was a force at both levels. was lobbying hard for the state’s share of My guess is that another best day would have come a federal stimulus package and said the in a couple of weeks, when the new president puts his $700 million worth of building projects hand on a bible last used by Abraham Lincoln and the Council of State will approve Tuesday takes the oath of office. It would have been a fine thing morning will create 23,000 jobs. to listen to how her day went. She promised to “root out redundan- As people gather to remember Ms. Clark, we’re sure Projects could harm Bolin efforts cy” as she tries to balance the state bud- to hear more about this extraordinary woman’s life in sharon cook build a road on the east side of Bolin Creek that the get, which faces a shortfall of $3 billion the days ahead. university has repeatedly stated it does not want to next year. Conspicuously absent from her The Carrboro Board of Aldermen will soon be Following are a few comments we’ve collected so build. That road will literally pave the way for the remarks were any specifics about how she voting on a project that could negate countless hours far: Colleton Crossing developers to double their den- plans to do that, though she did pledge to of work by the Friends of Bolin Creek, along with sity. In doing so, the Carrboro plan will destroy one consider targeted tax breaks for business. wasting thousands of dollars of Carrboro taxpayer “Rebecca Clark was a friend and men- of the last remaining old-growth natural preserves That won’t help the shortfall and goes money that has already been spent on staff hours tor over many years. I admired tremen- along our community’s Bolin Creek corridor north further in the wrong direction than her used to help identify conservation areas in the Upper of Homestead Road. UNC would like to preserve as earlier statements that seemed to rule out dously … her personal strength and her Bolin Creek Watershed. much of the natural area along Bolin Creek as possi- any tax increase, meaning she apparently In addition to the 1,000-acre Carolina North persistence in using the political process to ble while maximizing pedestrian and bicycle access. supports cutting state spending as much site bequeathed to UNC, about 62 acres north of The Bolin Creek corridor north of Homestead as 15 percent at a time when more people mobilize the community and advance the Homestead Road and traversed diagonally by Bo- provides safe, walkable access to the creek from mul- need state services to survive. lin Creek were given to the University by Horace cause of social justice. I and many others tiple neighborhoods, much like the access to Bolin Perdue wants to transform state gov- Williams. The tract is surrounded on all sides by will continue to be inspired and challenged Creek from Carrboro neighborhoods near Pathway ernment into a “well-tuned machine.” It developed or soon-to-be developed neighborhoods, Drive. It’s an area that the Friends of Bolin Creek is the year of change, after all, though by her memory.” including Lake Hogan Farms, Winmore, Camden, have worked tirelessly for years to preserve for fu- you wouldn’t know it by her cabinet ap- Highlands, Fox Meadow and Colleton Crossing, —U.S. Rep. David Price ture generations. Will the pointments, many of whom are longtime which together will support same board of aldermen Raleigh insiders. over 1,500 homes. “No doubt about it, she was a pillar of who spent over a million One bright spot was Perdue’s an- The university plans to our community, not only in terms of her in- The Bolin Creek corridor dollars to purchase and nouncement that she would sign an build 166 faculty and staff improve the Adams tract executive order Monday to begin to volvement, but she was very compassionate homes on about 40 acres in central Carrboro now transform the State Board of Transpor- in the southwest portion of provides safe, walkable for all people in the community. She was spend at least that much tation into an advisory board instead of the parcel on the west side local and state taxpayer one that makes decisions about highway never too big in terms of image to greet the of Bolin Creek adjacent to access to the creek from money on unwanted road projects. Board seats have traditionally smallest people. Lake Hogan Farms and connections and improve- been awarded to political donors and —Fred Battle Winmore. Providing afford- multiple neighborhoods ments only to destroy a fundraisers, leading to inevitable scan- Former president, able housing for entry-level similar natural preserve in dals and ethical lapses. Chapel Hill-Carrboro Branch of the NAACP faculty and staff is a good northern Carrboro? Perdue appointed Gene Conti as the thing. But why are we building it just far enough The public hearing continues on Tuesday, Jan. new DOT secretary. Conti has worked “I admired her. She was an amazing from the main Carolina North campus to assure 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Carrboro Town Hall. If you care at the department and the U.S. De- that the new residents will be dependent upon ve- woman and did the kind of things I can about stopping wasteful government spending at partment of Transportation, and his hicle transportation? With a thousand acres available the local level, preserving the Bolin Creek corridor appointment marks a welcome change only aspire to do and hope to do.” on the main Carolina North campus, why aren’t we and maintaining pedestrian and bike-friendly con- from the backgrounds of previous DOT — Delores Bailey building the initial staff and faculty homes there, nections throughout Carrboro, please let your elect- chiefs. Most have been major politi- Community organizer, director of Empowerment, Inc. where residents will be able to walk to work, shops ed leaders know via the town clerk at townclerk@ cal donors and fundraisers, and Perdue and schools, and have convenient access to reliable ci.carrboro.nc.us. picked Conti over prominent Democrat- “[Her death] will be a real loss to this public transit? ic moneyman Lanny Wilson, who was community. We will miss her energy, her If approved as recommended by Carrboro town Sharon Cook is a resident of the Highlands neigh- the choice of Senate President Pro Tem caring and her concern for the people in planners, the project will cost taxpayers hundreds of borhood in northern Carrboro. Marc Basnight. thousands of additional dollars by forcing UNC to The rest of Perdue’s economic-de- this community.” velopment team announced Monday — Moses Carey letters is Randolph County textile executive Chairman, Employment Security Commission Keith Crisco as secretary of Commerce, of North Carolina Story needed facts brain imaging were proving better but wasn’t used until 1939 because Greensboro businesswoman Linda Car- at devising pain management for its failure to cure infected rabbits lisle as secretary of Cultural Resources I am very distressed about the “Rebecca Clark was one of the giants conditions like osteoarthritis than had convinced researchers it was and Orange County health care admin- portrayal of some of the events at of our community. She led the fight for fair decades of animal research. Can- worthless. There are hundreds of istrator Moses Carey as head of the Em- Carrboro High School outlined cer research projects using com- similar examples. ployment Security Commission. governmental treatment and justice for all. in your piece “A hard year for the plex 3D human cell cultures and So UNC’s expansion of its ani- Last week, Perdue appointed Reuben schools.” Although Mr. Thomas Her work led to dramatic changes both lo- mathematical modeling are also mal research and storage facilities Young, currently counsel to Gov. Mike was ousted from Carrboro High proving superior to animal experi- gives us the following: outdated Easley, as secretary of Crime Control cally and in the larger society. We have few School, it shouldn’t be overlooked ments. In 2008 CNN Health ran medical research; needless animal and Public Safety and Linda Hayes, that Mr. Thomas worked diligent- of those giants in our midst anymore, and the headline “Scientist: Stem cells suffering (ever wonder why there’s chair of the Governor’s Crime Commis- ly for Carrboro High. While there Rebecca will be greatly missed.” could end animal testing,” citing not more discussion on this?); air sion, as secretary of Juvenile Justice. She were areas in which Mr. Thomas the superiority of human stem cell pollution from incinerators used also appointed former assistant attorney —Ellie Kinnaird needed to amend in order to build research to animal research. Us- to burn the dead bodies of hun- general Alvin Keller to run the Depart- State Senator a more cohesive and positive en- ing human cell tissue to develop dreds of animals; and potential ment of Correction. vironment, I know he was harm to our environment All of the appointees seem qualified, willing to make those and possibly humans due but they almost all share something else changes. Unfortunately, Please check out website to the spraying of the too: a history in Raleigh, a closeness to he wasn’t given the oppor- Why does our government treated (but not treated to the Democratic machine, donating or for more updates tunity to learn from those drinking level safety) ani- raising money for campaigns. Until mistakes and to develop a and condolences. continue doling out grants mal research waste water recently, Carlisle served on the lottery new set of skills. into our forests. commission, for example, and Hayes However, we should (your tax dollars) for Why does our govern- was a prominent fundraiser for Easley. not dismiss the staggering ment continue doling out None of that means the appointees amount of time and effort grants (your tax dollars) won’t do a good job, but collectively they Mr. Thomas dedicated to outdated animal research? for outdated animal re- don’t seem to represent the dramatic de- the school. search? The Medical Re- parture from business as usual that Per- Secondly, in your sum- vaccines is also considered safer search Modernization Committee due has promised, and promised again mary about “Racial slurs used at editorial than using animals, since unde- has suggested part of the problem Monday. CHS” there was a glossing over tected animal viruses may jump is resistance to change (like we’ve With the exception of her commit- of an essential fact surrounding Robert Dickson, Publisher the species barrier (think SARS). seen in the energy sector). But ment to reduce the power of the DOT this event. There is no doubt that Kirk Ross, Editor In 2007 the US National Acade- maybe a bigger question is why board, her transition has yet to match the racism and racist language is re- my of Sciences recommended less aren’t local activist groups devising boldness of her rhetoric about a new day Susan Dickson, Staff Writer pugnant and debasing. However, reliance on animals in toxicology a plan of action to lobby legislators in Raleigh. She has plenty of more chanc- the act of violence that occurred Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor studies and more focus on in vitro in Raleigh on this issue? es, and not just in her appointments. subsequently has been dismissed, Liz Holm, Art Director methods using cells “preferably of Saturday, she will deliver her inaugu- even lauded as an appropriate act Robin Cutson human originn” i order to gener- ral address, and let’s hope for a renewed Ava Barlow, Photographer of retaliation. Chapel Hill ate “more relevant data.” In 2004 commitment to a new direction for the Jack Carley, Assistant Editor Neither act of aggression should the British Medical Journal pub- state that includes some specifics. She be tolerated and to continue to Rich Fowler, Contributing Writer lished an article [titled] “Where is could start by rethinking her apparent only point out only one side of a letters policy the evidence that animal research aversion to considering new revenue to Margot Carmichael Lester, Contributing wrong serves to deepen the divide Writer benefits humans?,” stating animal Letters should be no balance the budget. in our society. Perdue herself identified a vital part of Editorial Interns: Betsy McClelland, Mary research had inherent flaws and more than 425 words M. LLE. Arant that funding for animal research in length and must be the budget problem during the campaign Lide Parker, Catherine Rierson in an answer to a questionnaire from the Chapel Hill was holding back clinical research accompanied by the same North Carolina Chamber she ad- advertising and medical innovations. author’s name, address Lab expansion dressed Monday. Perdue said much of The fact is, animal research and contact information. Marty Cassady, Advertising Director wrong doesn’t carry over well to humans. the state tax structure was “archaic, [email protected] UNC is expanding its animal For example, the arthritis drug Letters to the editor overly complex, or unfair,” and that she research labs and storage facili- Vioxx tested safe and even benefi- Box 248 was committed to a “massive review and operations ties. This is as backwards as ig- cial to the heart in animal tests but Carrboro, North overhaul of the tax system.” noring solar energy to build more was pulled from the market after Carolina 27510 Let the overhauling and the real Anne Billings, Office Coordinator change, begin. Chuck Morton, Dylan Jarrell, Distribution coal-burning power plants, since causing an estimated 320,000 medical advances have rendered cases of heart attacks and strokes Email: editor@ Chris Fitzsimon is executive director of Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. most animal research outdated. in humans. And sometimes it carrborocitizen.com In 2008 Medical News Today re- goes the other way. For example, N.C. Policy Watch. Fax: 919-942-2195 ported advancements in human penicillin was discovered in 1929 The Carrboro Citizen THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 7 Music Calendar

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any a future journalists’ first job in journalism old newsboy for editor Roland Giduz, who made this photo began humbly on the streets, selling or delivering in March 1954 saluting the paperboys of the his startup, the the hometown afternoon paper. But in the Chapel Hill News Leader (located in Carrboro where Sids ‘70s when newspapers began shifting to pre- Surplus is now). dawn delivery, “boys” could no longer ride their The kids include, left to right, front to back: Joe Moore, Mneighborhoods, tossing rolled papers from their bicycles - Lawrence Howard, Joe Pete Robinson, Clifton Lee “C.L.” - and thus, a whole farm-team generation of future writers, Bowen, Albert Williams and Teddy Morrow. Back row, David photographers and editors was lost. Though I was absent at McConnell, June Sparrow, Jack Berkut, Paul Houston, Gerald the time of this photo, I was lucky enough to be an 8-year- Hogan, Sonny O’Neal and Peter Ness.

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Kristi Page, 29, has been THURSDAY jan 8 The Cave: EARLY: Spokenword ReCENTLY eNO While the association doesn’t leading and watching girls climb Blue Bayou: Butter (JazzFunk). with Ben & Marty. LATE: TBA expect to acquire any more land from page 1 high for three years as the direc- from page 1 8:30pm in the immediate future, Jordan WEDNESDAY j an 14 tor of Adolescent Programs at said there are a number of park The Cave: EARLY: Johnny Cook. The Cave: EARLY: TBA. LATE: “When she first started TCH, the Women’s Center, and for a The 33-mile river, which properties that could be obtained LATE: Waumiss with Tin Star Pistil with Pink Flag. $5 she felt like she didn’t have any year before that as an intern in winds through northern Orange within the year. General Store Cafe: Jazz with Nightlight: Harmute (CD Release friends and she had low self-es- the master’s of social work pro- County into Durham, flows into “We’re continuing to focus Bernie Petteway. 7-9pm Party), Lake Inferior. 9:30pm teem,” Thornton said. “When gram at UNC. Falls Lake, a major source of on the larger pieces,” she said. Local 506: Christabel & The Jons, the opportunity came, I signed “I think what really motivat- drinking water for Wake County “Larger pieces are high priorities. The Jackets. 9:30pm, $7 thursday j an 15 her up. Now she has more friends ed me as an intern was the par- residents. The state park stretches And of course, we always jump at Nightlight: Box Elders, Whatever Blue Bayou: Souless Dogs. and she gives a lot of advice, like ticipants. To see them in the aca- along the river from Pleasant opportunities.” Brains. 9:30pm 8:30pm a little old lady,” Thornton said demic year and broader, through Green Road in Orange County Once the missing links are Resevoir: Social Memory Com- Capt John’s Dockside: Chris with a tickle in her voice. the three years we’re together, re- to Roxboro Road in Durham. completed, the park plans to ex- plex, Studio Gangsters, Most High Reynolds Swing ‘N’ Jazz Trio Featur- TCH covers far more serious ally impresses me. You really get Occoneechee Mountain, though pand its trail system, which will ing John Simonetti. 6-8:30pm ground than charm school of to form a relationship with the not adjacent, is part of the state become part of the Mountains- friday j an 9 Cat’s Cradle: Virginia Coalition. my day, and Destini Purefoy, a girls. To see them mature and park as well. to-Sea Trail, according to the as- The ArtsCenter: DaShawn Doors: 8:30pm Show 9:30pm seventh-grader at Smith, had no grow into young women means The most recent acquisition sociation. Hickman, Steel Moven, Hooverville. The Cave: EARLY: TBA. LATE qualms about telling me what the world to me. I love it.” was funded through the state’s “It’s really important for us to 8:30pm, $15 Dead To Society with Have Nots. $5 they learn. This age girl looks for role Parks and Recreation Trust Fund get these missing pieces,” Jordan Blue Bayou: Rootzie. 9:30pm “We learn about STDs, how models of what a woman should and the Clean Water Manage- said. “It’s also really important General Store Cafe: Jazz with to say no, where to get birth be, and having at least two in- Cat’s Cradle: The North Elemen- the Tony Galiani Band. 7-9pm ment Trust Fund, as well as with because these pieces are river- tary “Not for Everyone Just for You” control, stuff like that,” she said terns from UNC each year association funds. front. It’s really important from Local 506: Cat’s Cradle presents album release show. Doors: 8pm at the TCH Winter Celebra- gives them choices of whom to Thus far, the association has a resource standpoint.” God’s Pottery. 9pm, $8/advance, Show: 8:45pm tion last month. She said that emulate, as they become young acquired about 4,200 acres with- For more information, visit $10/door she now has more higher-qual- women. The Cave: EARLY: Alex Bowers in the borders of the state park. www.enoriver.org & Matt Vooris. LATE: Firehouse friday j an 16 ity friends than when she began “I definitely want to be in a Rhythm Kings The ArtsCenter: Girlyman. the program. “Me and my mom school working with young la- 8:30pm, $15 used to not talk much; now we dies,” said intern Carlie Ewen, General Store Cafe: Nikki Meets do,” she said. 24. “I used to be a teacher. I the Hibachi. 8:30-11pm Blue Bayou: Delta Highway. 9:30pm Even though Fabiola Cas- like the idea of doing preventive Local 506: Hellrazor, Thunderlip!, tillejos speaks very little English, measures for some of the things Carrboro Century Center Armored Uprise. 10pm, $5 Cat’s Cradle: Los Campesinos! Door: 8pm Show: 9pm she sought out the program for I saw my high school students go Open Eye Cafe: Last Watch. 8pm her middle daughter, Sonia, 14, through. I really enjoy it.” The Cave: EARLY: TBA. LATE wanting to avoid the circum- Mark your calendars to attend Nightlight: 919 Noise Showcase Birds & Arrows with Gray Young 4XJOH
%BODF featuring Pykrete. 10pm stances she endured with her el- the Women’s Center’s month- General Store Cafe: See No dest daughter, now 19. long 30th anniversary events be- Saturday January 10 Weevil. 8:30-11pm saturday jan 10 “I like it a lot,” Castillejos said ginning with an opening night 8:00 - 11:00 The ArtsCenter: Austin Lounge Local 506: The Explorers Club, in Spanish. “It has been helpful cocktail reception on March 6 at Lizards. 8:30pm, $19 The Huguenots. TBA, $8 for Sonia.” the center at 210 Henderson St. Introductory Lesson Blue Bayou: Abe Reid & the Nightlight: Torch Runner, Chiar- “They teach us a lot of things,” For details, call 968-4610 or see 7:30-8:00 SpikeDrivers. 9:30pm ascoro, Bagger Vance, Lemmy and Sonia said. “We play curriculum- womenspace.org Cat’s Cradle: Cosmic Charlie. Sean. 10pm, $6 based games and learn about TriangleSwingDance.org Doors: 8:30pm Show 9:30pm Open Eye Cafe: FREEP Friday, self-esteem and our bodies. I feel Contact Valarie Schwartz at NexT CCC SwINg DaNCe IS February 14 923-3746 or [email protected] The Cave: EARLY & LATE: Joe Music by gmish. 5-7pm like I have a better understand- Romeo & The Orange County Resevoir: Freedomhawk, Colos- ing of life in general.” Volunteers sus, Death Came Down the General Store Cafe: Lonesome Mountain Heart Band. 8:30-11pm saturday jan 17 Southern Caribbean Cruise Nightlight: Abe Reid & the Spike- Blue Bayou: Michael Burks. on the Queen Mary II Drivers. 9:30pm 9:30pm 11 days and 10 nights Open Eye Cafe: Lauren Mulder- Cat’s Cradle: Who’s Bad? starting November 30, rig. 8pm (Tribute to Michael Jackson), 2009 Local 506: Cool Ethan CD Release Blount Harvey music. Price includes airfare Show, Left on Cates, Hey Euphony, Doors: 9pm Show 10pm and much more. New Resolution. 9pm, $8 For more information, The Cave: EARLY: Grimball contact Nightlight: L in Japanese Dance & Long. LATE: Kenny Roby Party benefiting theI nternationalist Cliff Larsen at 919-929-9436 & Mercy Filter Cruise hosted by Grand American Tours and Cruises Bookstore. $5 General Store Cafe: Stinging SUNDAY jan 11 Blades. 8:30-11pm Cat’s Cradle: Flicker. Doors: 8pm Local 506: Longwave, Aminal Show: 8:30pm Music, Mark Kano & Mike Garrigan. 9:30pm, $10 The Cave: Jimmy & The Teasers with Billy Joe Winghead. $5 Nightlight: Schooner, Ghost to alco, Embarrassing Fruits, A is Jump. Local 506: Sunfold, Lafacadio, Bur- F 10pm roughs. 9pm, $8 Open Eye Cafe: Paul Kupfer. tuesday j an 13 8pm Blue Bayou: Open Blues Jam with Butch Haas. 8pm

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Coastal red cedar (left) never attains the height of the eastern red cedar (right). Photos by ken moore

FLORA old specimens with tops like configurations. Even in variety. I’ve always won- a few of the merits that You are fortunate if from page 1 flattened out with age. sheltered sites, this coastal dered if the coastal ce- native people revered. you have a cedar or two In contrast is the variety displays a habit that dar would grow straight Smoke from burning already in your landscape. on elongated egg-shaped coastal or southern red is broader than tall, unlike and tall away from that green and dried leaves The bluish berries on the bodies, punctuating cedar, Juniperus silicicola, its inland cousin. challenging ocean-side and twigs was important female trees are a favorite rural landscapes like giant (considered only a variety I would like to grow environment. in ceremonies, inhaled to food of cedar waxwings evergreen exclamation by current taxonomists), one of these picturesque Native Americans relieve numerous inter- and other birds and the marks. You may have ob- which grows on the outer coastal cedars in my considered cedars sa- nal ailments, and even dense foliage provides im- served unusual pencil-thin coastal plain south to Flor- landscape; but though cred above all trees. The believed effective in driv- portant nesting and roost- specimens along roadways ida. It is really out there, there are numerous cul- evergreeness; the pink- ing away malevolent spir- ing cover during all sea- between High Point and found on the exposed tivars of the eastern red colored, aromatic, rot- its that could not endure sons. Simply seeing green Lexington, looking like sand dunes, sculpted by cedar available in nurs- resistant wood; and the the smell. The wood accents of red cedars in cedars on a diet. And scat- winds and salt spray into eries, I’ve never found medicinal qualities of the itself was too sacred to the winter landscapes tered about there are giant twisted, horizontal, bonsai- cultivars of the coastal berries and leaves are just be used as fuel. makes for a warm feeling.

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