This Weekend Friday Partly Cloudy 94/70 Saturday 30% Chance of Rain 90/68 Sunday 50% Chance of Rain 86/70 � Inside MILL carrborocitizen.com JULY 3, 2008 u Carrboro’s community newspaper u oV lume II No. xvI Free Residents await new James Street sidewalk

by Susan Dickson on sidewalks and greenway trails, and Staff Writer James Street was one of the areas ini- tially identified for the project’s phase After nearly five years, construc- one sidewalk projects. tion could begin this fall on a James However, phase one included 20 Street sidewalk that residents say is projects throughout Carrboro. In ad- long overdue. dition, the James Street sidewalk proj- George Seiz, director of Carrboro ect has faced design challenges with Public Works, said that despite delays topography, utilities and drainage that and design challenges he hopes side- have taken more time to sort out than walk construction will begin this fall, those of other projects, Seiz said. with completion of the project about With a post office at one end of six months later. the street and the McDougle schools The James Street sidewalk is part of near the other end, pedestrian traffic a sidewalk bond project approved by on James Street is fairly heavy. The voters in 2003. The project includes street has speed bumps and stop signs 0.65 miles of sidewalks, from West to slow down through traffic, but resi- Main Street to Hillsborough Road. dents say it’s not enough. photo by jordan timpy The sidewalk is planned for the west “[Pedestrians] walk with their pets, Carrboro resident Joe Bray jogs every day along James Street where sidewalk photo by Ken Moore side of James Street. they walk with their strollers and Trumpet vine flowers are bold and attract construction was approved in a bond referendum five years ago, but has yet to come hummingbirds. The 2003 referendum authorized to fruition. “Sidewalks would make it much safer for kids and runners,” Bray said. “I the town to spend up to $4.6 million see sidewalk page 3 do believe it would be money well spent.” flora By Ken Moore CHS parents A native vine for want answers hummingbirds and by Susan Dickson goldfinches Staff Writer ight now I celebrate the Carrboro High School teachers and parents say they don’t understand Su- native trumpet vine, perintendent Neil Pedersen’s recent de- Campsis radicans. Some cision to replace Principal Jeff Thomas folks call it trumpet and that district administrators owe creeper or cow-itch vine. them more of an explanation. RThere are likely other names The district announced June 18 associated with this common that Thomas has been reassigned to the district’s central office and that weedy vine with bright-orange, Rodney Trice, the district’s director tubular flowers that are guaran- of curriculum and instruction, would teed to attract hummingbirds. serve as interim principal. The release Keep an eye out for the occa- announcing the change did not indi- sional peach- or yellow-colored cate why Thomas was being replaced. variations. The flowers seem to Thomas served as principal of Carr- boro High since 2006 and opened the hang in the air, singly or in clus- school last August. Prior to his work at ters, at the tips of long stems Carrboro High, Thomas served as as- reaching down from varying sistant principal at Chapel Hill High heights, be it low fence posts or School. abandoned barn chimneys. Parents were notified of Thomas’ replacement in a phone message, while One of my favorite specimens faculty received an email. Some par- is a vine on a utility pole on ents and teachers have come out in photo by kirk ross Weaver Dairy Road between New UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp (center) with Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy (right) and John Woodard, owner of Sutton’s support of Thomas’ performance at Carol Woods and Timberlyne Drug Store. Thorp and Foy had lunch together at Sutton’s Wednesday. the school and want to know why ad- Shopping Center. That vine- ministrators replaced him. covered pole looks like a mop- Pedersen said his decision was based on unsolicited feedback from headed giant having a bad-hair Thorp takes the reins staff and parents, as well as the results day when it’s covered with those Chancellor Holden Thorp had a While waiting for his lunch date his hand and told the new chancellor of surveys that indicated both students orange flowers reaching out all hectic first few days on the job, hud- to arrive, Thorp took in the street that his appointment was a rarity in and teachers were unhappy with their around. dling with faculty members, conven- scene and received a number of the town. experiences at Carrboro High. Peder- Equally dramatic is the trum- ing his inaugural meeting with the hearty congratulations. “First time we’ve ever had a search sen said survey results influenced his pet vine-covered privet hedge in chancellor’s cabinet, having breakfast He reports that he’s moved into his [for a chancellor] where everybody’s decision to replace Thomas, in that he with student leaders and picking up office, but that he and the family plan happy,” he said. used them to either confirm or refute front of Peck and Artisans Studio individual perceptions. He said his de- between Auto Logic and Akai the key to South Building from his to take their time moving out of their Thorp smiled and told Woodard predecessor. Carrboro home and into the chancel- he’ll do his best not to mess that up. cision was also based on his work with Hana restaurant in Carrboro. On Wednesday, his schedule took lor’s quarters. He also reports no lack of — Kirk Ross Thomas, as he and other central Owner Tim Peck is sophisticated him off campus and onto Franklin Carolina Blue ties, which seem to be a (You can read the text of Thorp’s let- enough to allow it to creep onto Street for lunch with Chapel Hill popular gift to give a new chancellor. ter to the university community, along see PARENTS page 5 his building. Mayor Kevin Foy at Sutton’s Drug Longtime Sutton’s pharmacist with former Chancellor James Moeser’s I am fortunate to have one Store. John Woodard popped out to shake farewell message, on Page 6.) that sprouted at the base of the tall cedar post on which my mail- box is mounted. It’s now reached Here today, gone (and eaten) tomorrow the top, and is sending orange flowers out from way up high as recently . . . well as having some lower-reach- By Valarie Schwartz ing stems to tickle the postman at the letter box. Word came on Monday that shelves at local food pan- My very favorite urban speci- tries were bare. John Dorward, associate director of the men trumpet vine is the robust Inter-Faith Council (IFC), gladly reported that its food one along the front driveway on pantry in Carrboro remains in good shape for this time of year. “I’m happy not to have to show you empty shelves,” Rosemary Street just opposite he said as we walked into the pantry, which contains three Padgett Station. I enjoy watching long aisles stocked with non-perishable items. it produce flowers for weeks The story was vastly different in Pittsboro, where Tina Gaines, director of the Salvation Army, said that dona- SEE FLORA PAGE 10 tions were greatly needed. “We’re still able to meet the need, but sometimes it’s tough,” she said, adding that the Salvation Army has had inside to purchase $300 to $400 worth of food during the past two months in order to meet demand. Racist graffiti troubles town Approximately 1,100 jobs were lost recently with the employee closing in early June of the Pilgrim’s Pride chicken pro- cessing plant in Siler City, but Gaines said that “things See page 3 started getting worse about a year ago.” The pantry at Evergreen United Methodist Church Index just south of Manns Chapel Road in northern Chatham has seen “a tremendous increase in the last six months,” Land & Table ...... 2 according to its coordinator, Diane Lassiter. It’s a small News ...... 3 pantry (truly a closet, she said), which provides food from Community ...... 4, 5 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday except the first week of Opinion ...... 6 each month. Members can receive food 12 times a year. Real Estate ...... 7 “People arrive as early as five, though we don’t encour- Classifieds ...... 7 Photo by Valarie Schwartz age it,” she said. Water Watch ...... 8 Josie Hartman reaches for a can from a well-stocked shelf at the Inter-Faith Council Food Pantry in Carrboro. “It doesn’t take long to deplete the supply,” Hartman said. See recently page 4 2 Thursday, JULY 3, 2008 Land & Table The Carrboro Citizen Pasture potluck draws mellow crowd by Catherine Rierson Check out what’s at the Saturday Staff Writer Market: Carrboro Year-Round A modest crowd gathered last Sunday Farmers’ Market 7 a.m. - Noon evening for ChathamArts’ Potluck in a Just to name a few. . . Pasture at Bill Dow’s Ayrshire Farm in Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, plums, tomatoes, corn, Pittsboro, the oldest certified organic eggplant, arugula, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, potatoes, farm in North Carolina, to share savory basil, cabbage, kale, onions, garlic, carrots, fennel, vegetable and dishes of homegrown ingredients and to flower starters, sunflowers, snap dragons, zinnias, sweet williams, support local art. lilies, campanula, and many more flowers, baked goods (including Guests enjoyed a farm tour; a buffet vegan and gluten free options), breads, jams, wines, grass fed beef, spouting with such homemade dishes as pastured pork, pastured chicken, grass fed lamb, buffalo, sausage, corn risotto, cucumber salad and berry chorizo, ground bison, raw milk cheeses, smoked cheeses, goat cobbler; and a meet-and-greet with local cheese, jams, jellies, pottery, hats, rugs and more! artists, and were given original recipes and unique growing tips from those on Recipe of the Week: the forefront of organic farming. CURRIED CRUCIFERS WITH ALMONDS “I think agriculture is its own kind of from Kelly Clark, Market Staff art, and when there’s a chance for people My favorite curry powder is Pierre Franey’s homemade version to see what’s going on with it, I’ll fall for from Cuisine Rapide, but your favorite curry will do fine. (Chicken, it,” Dow said. Thai Basil, Crucifers and Peaches can be found at the Market!) Some sat in the grass, mingling and munching between rows of tomatoes INGREDIENTS and bell peppers, while others admired Half cup chopped almonds – (use whole raw almonds, blanch, artists’ work under the shade of bowing remove skins, then chop) branches. One cup chopped broccoli flowerets* One and three-quarters cups chopped cauliflower flowerets* The night marked ChathamArts’ third annual Potluck in One-quarter cup golden raisins, plumped in water or fruit juice, a Pasture, an event designed to encourage relationships be- drain before using tween artists and the community and the appreciation of lo- One-quarter cup chopped onion* cal foods. One-half tablespoon curry powder ChathamArts board member and founder of the potluck One and one-half tablespoons olive oil, divided project Daryl Walker said that proceeds from the event go PROCEDURE to funding projects like artist residencies in local schools to advance art in the core curriculum. The almonds, broccoli and cauliflower flowerets and onion “Art isn’t just enrichment, and some just don’t get that,” should be chopped to the equivalent size of the dried raisins. Walker said. “Too many students don’t have the opportunity Bring a pot of water to boil. Separately, blanch the broccoli and to learn from art.” cauliflower flowerets until crisp-tender. Remove the flowerets from the boiling water with a strainer and stop the cooking by plunging in ChathamArts provides community-based programs to in- cold water. Drain and set aside. spire involvement with the arts, including an artist directory, Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a small pan, add the curry arts in education programs, classes by and for artists, com- powder, stir to blend and cook one minute. Set aside. munity events and festivals, a gallery of locally produced art In a pan large enough to hold all ingredients, heat the remaining in downtown Pittsboro, grants for community arts programs tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onions and sauté until just and partnerships with other local organizations. tender. Add the almonds, broccoli and cauliflower flowerets and the “There’s nothing better than a night to share local agri- drained raisins to the pan. Toss to combine. Add the olive oil and photos by Catherine rierson culture and invite local artists to share their art in a beautiful curry powder mixture. Toss until the vegetables are well coated. Top Right: Jeff Gannon, son Ossie, and baby Matilda enjoy potluck treats. place,” Walker said. Heat the mixture thoroughly. Serve hot, or chill well and serve cold. Above: Rows of green pepper plants soak up the sun. This summer’s next Potluck in a Pasture is Sunday, Sept. Serves 4. 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jordan Lake Farm. *Ingredients Available at Market

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Holiday schedule by Rich Fowler “I’ve been singled out person- you have a human being being Neville about how we are pursuing Several town and county services will close for the July 4 Staff Writer ally. My rights have been violated, hurt,” Neville said. our investigation,” he said. holiday. There will be no trash collection, but no change in and months were allowed to pass Alan McSurely, legal redress Council members were upset the recycling schedule. The county landfill is closed, as are Jerry Neville is a Carrboro by, and nothing was done about chair of the local NAACP, has that it had taken so long to remove the waste convenience centers. Friday’s trash will be collected native, UNC graduate and has it,” Neville said. “My name was on asked what the Chapel Hill Po- the graffiti. one day early, on Thursday, July 3. worked for the Town of Chapel that wall, and I’ve been threatened lice and the town manager had “I’m appalled that he had to Triangle Transit and Chapel Hill Transit buses will not Hill for over twenty years. For the to be hung.” done about the incident in the come and bring a petition,” coun- run. Libraries are closed. Parking meters are off. The Wallace last seven years, he has volunteered Neville brought his complaint last two months. cil member Bill Thorpe said. deck and town-owned parking lots are free. Town Hall, the at the Hargraves Community to the Chapel Hill Town Council “Nobody has told Jerry any- Council Member Mark Klein- Century Center and the public works offices are closed. Center, teaching tennis to local at its most recent meeting. He said thing about a police investigation. schmidt said, “If something like kids on Saturdays. that in the new Town Operations The chief said they can’t provide that is up for five minutes after July 4 lake hours He works in the brand-new Center building, vandalism and any information about that inves- its discovery, then it’s five min- University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are open Town Operations Center in the racism had gone on unchecked. tigation,” McSurely said. utes too long.” from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for fishing, boating and more on Traffic Engineering department, He said that while steps were Town Manager Roger Stancil “We’re going to be away from July 4. University Lake will also be open from 6:30 a.m. to and for the last two months, every being taken to protect the facility said he was sorry that Neville had this desk, but we’re going to be 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday and Cane Creek will be time he’s gone to the men’s room, against further vandalism now, he had to endure the graffiti. “I can as- here [in the community] all sum- open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Both are alcohol- he’s had to look at racist graffiti had heard nothing about his well- sure you that we’re pursuing it with mer long,” Thorpe added, “and I free facilities. Small private boats without gasoline engines targeting him and using the N- being. “Clearly the facility is not due diligence and that we will con- want a report back way before we may be used but must first be checked by a lake warden and word. the only victim here. In this case, tinue to communicate with Mr. meet again, because this is nasty.” should be cleaned beforehand. For more information, contact Eric Barnhardt for Cane Creek at 942-5790 and Bob Glos- son for University Lake at 942-8007. OWASA’s offices will sidewalk be closed July 4. from page 1 Glen Lennox seeks neighborhood Library hours reduced baby carriages, they walk for recreation conservation district The hours of operation for branches of the Orange County and exercise,” said Allen Spalt, a long-time Public Library System were reduced starting July 1. Changes James Street resident and former Carrboro by Rich Fowler The next step is that the planning board include: alderman. “They walk to get to the post • The Carrboro Library at McDougle School will be closed Staff Writer will schedule a meeting to tell landown- office and shopping center, they walk to ers how the NCD process works, what it on Mondays. In addition, Tuesday-Thursday hours have been get to the school. reduced to 5-8 p.m.; Glen Lennox area residents are one step protects and what it doesn’t protect. No- “As we try to become a truly walkable clos er to getting a Neighborhood Conser- tices will be sent to all landowners within • The Main Orange County Public Library’s Saturday community, it’s necessary to have a lot hours have been reduced to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and vation District. At its meeting last week, a 500-foot radius of the proposed NCD more sidewalks.” the Chapel Hill Town Council allowed before the meeting. • The Cedar Grove Library will be closed on Saturdays, Spalt added that residents of a nearby and Monday-Thursday hours have been reduced to 11 a.m. residents to go forward with the NCD pro- There are currently six NCDs in Cha- adult group home often walk down James cess, which allows the planning department pel Hill, including one in Northside and to 6 p.m. Street as well. Other hours not noted have not been changed. For more to hold an informational meeting for area the most recent one in Coker Hills. “It is a situation that is just waiting for a di- landowners. The council took no action on a information, visit www.co.orange.nc.us/library/orange or saster,” he said. “It’s just waiting for tragedy.” call 245-2525. The NCD petition was filed soon after proposed moratorium on development At this point, Spalt said, it’s time to build Grubb Properties, the owner of the Glen along NC 54 east of 15-501 up to the the sidewalk. Lennox apartments and shopping center, town limits. Projects already under con- Carson autopsy released “I know things take a long time, but all An autopsy report released Wednesday confirmed that Eve announced a plan to redevelop the area struction as well as those still in the ap- that having been said, early this year I talked into a high-density neighborhood similar to plication phase would not be stopped by Carson, former UNC student body president, was shot at least to the town about it and was pretty much as- five times with two weapons. According to the report, it ap- Meadowmont. a moratorium. sured that it would be done this year,” Spalt But at the council meeting, Clay Grubb, Because of the way the development pears Carson held her hand over her face as the shooter fired a said. “I figure five years is long enough.” shotgun that sprayed birdshot through her hand and into her president of Grubb Properties, said he didn’t process is set up, the proposed redevel- Spalt and other James Street residents ap- think the plan was sensitive to the history of opment of Glen Lennox, along with any temple. pealed to the board of alderman in June and The report by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner not- Glen Lennox. other future proposed projects along Seiz and other town officials met with James “I apologize,” Grubb said. “We were not NC 54, would still be subject to a mor- ed bullet entries in her right cheek, shoulder, arm and buttocks, Street property owners to discuss plans for the and shotgun wounds in her right hand and head. It said she was prepared to submit that plan, but we felt atorium if the council chooses to pass sidewalk Monday night. like we had no choice at the time. That was one when it meets again in the fall. found in sweatpants and a T-shirt, lying on her back toward her Residents had wanted to make sure that left hip with her head resting atop her arm. a plan that was done hastily.” Michael Collins, vice chair of the the sidewalk was designed so that it wouldn’t He said he’d be happy to halt plans while planning board, said the board unani- A confidential informant told police that murder suspects make the street appear wider, so motor- Demario Atwater and Laurence Lovett Jr. entered Carson’s all parties involved talked it over. mously supported the original petition ists wouldn’t drive faster. In addition, they Grubb said he didn’t feel the NCD pro- for a moratorium on NC 54. “The appli- home through an unlocked door, forced her into her Toyota wanted the sidewalk to be built as close to Highlander and drove her to an ATM. The informant also said cess was fair, because his company owns the cations seem to be coming fast and furi- the road as possible, to minimize the impact 440 apartment units and shopping center, ous,” he said. Collins said that perhaps that she heard Atwater say he shot Carson once after Lovette on the trees on the side of the road. shot her numerous times. which make up a little more than one-third it was a good time to step back and dis- Seiz said staff made modifications to the of the area. cuss what the council and citizens want plans to respond to the concerns of the resi- Mary Dexter, who filed the original along the road. dents and presented the changes to property petition, said the proposed Glen Lennox Mayor Pro Tem Jim Ward said that owners Monday night. The plans were well- redevelopment plan wasn’t the only reason passing the moratorium now wasn’t an received, Seiz said, and he hopes to move for an NCD. “We’re working on saving a either/or issue. He said that passing one forward promptly. neighborhood, not just apartments,” she right now wouldn’t be effective, because However, the town still needs to obtain said. Dexter said area residents were con- the town would wind up losing a lot some easements from property owners and cerned about teardowns and “McMan- of time under a moratorium when the work with utility companies to iron out any sions” in their neighborhood. council wasn’t in session. utility conflicts, Seiz said. “We have common historical values, “It has our attention, and it will gain “We’re trying to expedite that so we can we have common architectural values,” she more attention and thought over the actually get [the sidewalk] under construction said. “We are a neighborhood, and you are next few months,” he said. in the fall,” he said. part of it.” In the meantime, Spalt said, he hopes an accident won’t happen.

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Local grocery stores (in- Sunday worship 10am. 230 match other volunteers with July 19: music by Edsel 500. $9 Eat, Pray, Love — On Thurs- cluding Trader Joe’s, which Dor- Contact Valarie Schwartz at Erwin Rd, Chapel Hill. 968-7680. opportunities for public service. members, $11 others, $4 students. day, Aug 14, 7:00pm, the Car- 923-3746 or [email protected] adventlutheranch.org 968-2056 ward said has been very helpful) 7-8pm lesson with paid admission. rboreaders Non-Fiction Book Club Meals on Wheels — seeks Outdoor activities Dance 8-11:30pm. Triangle Dance meets to discuss Eat, Pray, Love: volunteers to deliver meals Studio, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Guided Tours — of the N.C. One Woman’s Search for Everything Noticias en breve and/or bake simple desserts for Durham. triangleswingdance.org Botanical Garden’s Plant Collec- Across Italy, India, and Indonesia recipients in the Chapel Hill/Car- by Elizabeth Gilbert. We always tions, every Saturday at 10am. Havana Nights — Cuban Sal- Día de ebraciones tendrán lugar el rboro area. 942-2948 welcome new participants. Car- viernes, 4 de julio. Free. sa. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10pm. Independencia English as a Second Lan- Mansion 462, 462 W Franklin St, rboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greens- Gardening Advice — The Festeje el día de la inde- guage Conversation Club 967-7913, www.mansion462.net boro St., 918-7387, cybrary@ Festival para el río Orange County Master Garden- — seeks volunteers to talk with co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange. pendencia de los EEUU. Cel- Salsa/Mambo — 3rd Satur- Eno ers provide a variety of garden- groups of international students nc.us/library/cybrary ebramos el aniversario 232 days, lesson 8pm, dance 8:30- Ayuda en proteger nuestro ing and landscaping information. Fridays from 11:30am-1:30pm. 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Call in Cybrary. 918-7387. cybrary@ Weaver Street Market desde no se permite nada del alco- gardening or landscape ques- Ballroom — 4th & 5th Thurs- co.orange.nc.us 9.30a.m. Premios para mejor hol. 10a.m.-6p.m. viernes a tions at 962-0522 or speak with days, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933-8982. disfraz, registración a las 10. domingo, 3-5 de julio. $15 Desfile al Town Commons a adultos, niños gratis. Par- las 11a.m. Actividades para la queadero en Durham Coun- Do you have anything for one of our calendars? Send your submissions to [email protected] familia. Fuegos artificiales y ty Stadium, 2700 N. Duke música en vivo en el estadio Street, Durham 27704 (salida Kenan de UNC de 8-10p.m. de Duke Street de I-85; par- Gratis. queo gratis, con transporte Mark Dorosin’s Otras celebraciones en el gratis al parque). También, Triángulo incluyen desfile Puede llegar al parque en el Trivia from Hell bus de DATA, Route 4. 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Kidzoom nc.us or 918-2200 ext. 25049 by Kirk Ross they showed up at the usual opening time. Board of Commissioners asking for an ex- creativity exhibit with questions. Staff Writer In all, Carrboro lost seven of 24 total planation of the process used to determine hours to the cuts. The library is now closed the cuts. “Kidzoom: The Power of CHS football Creativity” will open on July A tight budget year has led to cutbacks on Monday and Friday and open from 5 to Chilton said while he appreciates the 11 at Kidzu Children’s Mu- preseason camp in many county functions including local 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. county’s need to cut costs he doesn’t un- seum. The exhibit uses creative The Carrboro High School libraries. But Carrboro officials and library to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on derstand why the cuts in Carrboro were as work by local artists and craft- football team will run a free supporters are concerned that the Carrboro Sunday. broad as they were. ers to teach children about the preseason football camp branch library at McDougle Middle School Levy said that the cuts in Carrboro were Other reductions for the Orange Coun- importance of creativity in ev- July 28-30 for all students took a much bigger cut than its counter- magnified because the library is not open as ty Public Library System include closing eryday life. Admission is free in grades 9-12 interested in parts elsewhere in the county. much as others. the Cedar Grove Library on Saturday and a on opening day and a grand playing football at CHS next “It is absolutely shocking,” Nerys Levy “There were never enough hours to be- drop in Saturday hours for the main branch opening takes place at 10 a.m. season. The camp will focus said of the action announced last week by gin with,” she said, adding that with high in Hillsborough from to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit includes three cre- on fundamentals and condi- the county. Levy, who chairs the Library gas prices and the added travel patrons are Hours at the Carrboro Cybrary and the ation zones entitled the “Green tioning. Please contact Jason Art Committee and is an organizer with more likely to give up on the idea of using a Chapel Hill Public Library remain un- Tudryn at jtudryn@chccs. Thumb,” teaching about gar- Friends of the Library, said that more than library altogether. changed. k12.nc.us or 918-2200 ext. den produce and markets, the 30 patrons — students, parents and others Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton said he 25049 to register. “Build-A-Dream” construction — had to be turned away Tuesday when is drafting a letter to the Orange County zone and the “Kidoodle Moo- dle” art studio. The exhibits CHS needs trainers dispute over a no-hat policy and istrators, teachers and students, are bilingual. Museum mem- PARENTS “My beef is bers are invited to a preview on Carrboro High School is from page 1 a fight among three students and that the decision to replace July10 from 10 a.m. to noon. accepting applications for the with how Neil caused by one student’s racially- Thomas was hasty. Kidzu Children’s Museum is positions of head and assistant Pedersen keeps charged comments. “I think that one year of a a nonprofit organization work- trainer. Candidates must be office staff had worked closely parents in the Jan Gottschalk, a journal- school being open … is not ing to teach children through NATA certified. Please contact with Thomas over the past two dark about ism teacher at Carrboro High, enough to make that kind of a play. See kidzuchildrensmuse- CHS Athletic Director April years. major personnel said that despite the difficulties judgment,” she said. um.org for details. Ross at 918-2200 ext. 25023 Both parents and faculty decisions at all the school had really found its Parents of Carrboro High for details and an application. members said they have re- the schools.” stride by the end of the year. students have also expressed Burrito bash quested more information re- —Mark Barroso, “I left for spring break with concern about recent notifi- benefit Platelets urgently garding Thomas’ reassignment this very positive feeling that cations that several advanced The General Store Café in needed from district administrators, CHS parent things were turning around,” placement and honors courses Pittsboro will host the Claws UNC Hospitals is urgent- but have been told personnel in- she said, citing a meeting with would not be offered at Carr- & Hooves Burrito Bash on ly seeking platelet donors. Be- formation cannot be released. reasons and parents never know district administrators. boro High next year because of July 15. The bash benefits the cause of two patients in criti- In addition, according to why. We’re left to guess and “Mr. Thomas really did a lack of enrollment. Carnivore Preservation Trust cal condition, platelets are in Tom Brown, chair of the Car- imagine what the reasons are.” listen to students when they “They’ve cut a lot of the AP and the Heads Up! Therapeu- high demand. Donation rboro High science department, Barroso’s daughter has at- wanted to make changes,” she courses at Carrboro High, so tic Riding Program. Tickets typically takes about two and faculty members were told tended Frank Porter Graham said. “Students saw that change there’s this brain drain that’s a half hours. Donors are usu- are $12 in advance and $15 at Thomas would not be able to Elementary School, Culbreth could be made. It was a wonder- happening,” Barroso said. “A lot the door. A ticket gets you a ally given snacks and shown speak with them if they tried to Middle School and Carrboro ful learning experience.” of the best and the brightest are burrito, chips and salsa, mu- a movie. The donated platelet contact him. Gottschalk and other teach- transferring out, making Carr- supply is then administered to High. Each of those schools’ sic by Regina Hexaphone and Under North Carolina per- ers said the high school student boro a mediocre school.” entrance to the silent auction patients with cancer, liver dis- principals changed while she sonnel law, public schools are climate survey used by district Courses that have been cut of art, jewelry and more. The ease and transplanted organs; was there. required to provide limited in- administrators was adminis- Carnivore Presentation Trust is premature babies; trauma “It’s a major thing to change include AP chemistry, AP phys- formation regarding personnel, a sanctuary for big cats and of- and burn patients; and pa- principals at a school. It affects tered in January, and that stu- ics, AP human geography, hon- including date of employment, fers walking tours. The Heads tients undergoing open-heart every aspect of that school,” he dents were much happier at ors biology II, honors physics, Up! Program provides horse- surgery. salary increases or decreases, said. “For us to not know what’s their new high school later in AP Latin, AP German, German assisted therapeutic services. To be eligible to donate: promotion and demotion infor- going on, I think, is just trou- the year. The climate survey III, German IV, AP Spanish lit- Information at cptigers.org or · You must weigh at least mation and an employee’s cur- bling.” indicated that students at Car- erature and AP French. headsuptrp.org. 110 pounds and be 17 years rent office or station. However, Pat Lewis, former chair of rboro High were less happy at Carrboro High students can old. administrators can choose to the English department at Car- their school than students at take courses not offered at Carr- July blood drives · You must bring a photo release additional information rboro High, said she resigned the district’s other two high boro High at the district’s other The Orange County Chap- ID with you when you do- only when it is “essential to her position because she had schools. two high schools but must pro- ter of the American Red Cross nate. maintaining public confidence been told by district adminis- By the end of the school year, vide their own transportation. will hold several blood drives · You will have to pass a in the administration of [the trators in the spring that Thom- Gottschalk said, “the feelings Some parents and students are throughout the month of July. mini physical. This includes employer’s] services or to main- as would be given more time as had changed greatly.” considering requesting transfer Dates include: having your blood pressure, taining the level and quality of principal to grow and develop Ellen Medearis, parent of to another high school where • July 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., pulse, temperature and iron [the employer’s] services.” the new school, but later learned Molly Superfine, Carrboro the courses are offered. at the UNC Student Union levels checked. Mark Barroso, parent of a he would be replaced. High’s co-president, said Thom- Barroso said he is concerned Great Hall; · If you have traveled out- rising sophomore at Carrboro “I had trouble believing any- as was a good principal, and that the transfers will cause the • July 16, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., side the U.S. or Canada you High, said he had few interac- thing that anybody was going that some students and teachers academics at the school to de- must say where you went, in a bus in the parking lot be- tions with Thomas and didn’t to tell me,” she said. weren’t used to his disciplinary teriorate. hind UNC Hospitals off Man- when you went and how long know whether he was a good Lewis said eight of nine Car- style of administration. “I think if affects every stu- ning Drive; you were there. principal or not, but wanted to rboro High department heads “He’s a man of his word,” she dent when the cream of the • July 17, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m., · If you are on any medica- know why he was replaced. said. “He’s a man of principle.” crop goes to another school,” he at the Piedmont Electric office tions, you should call before requested to speak with district “My beef is with how Neil Medearis added that opening added. “It’s all part of the aca- at 2500 Hwy. 86; coming in, as you may be de- administrators prior to Thomas’ Pedersen keeps parents in the a new school is hard for admin- • July 18, 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m., ferred. replacement, but were denied. demic culture at the school.” dark about major personnel at the Church of Jesus Christ · Finally, you should be decisions at all the schools,” he Early troubles of Latter Day Saints at 400 feeling well the day of your There were several docu- Sustainable Cinema to roll Country Club Rd.; and donation and have been said. “In all of the schools that • July 26, 8 a.m.-12:30 healthy for at least three days my daughter has been in, the mented incidents in the high #OME(OMETO p.m., at the New Hope Volun- prior to that. principals have left for various school’s first year, including a teer Fire Department at 4102 Donated platelets are good #ARRBORO
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Transparency in education Editor’s note: following are letters Whether you check the box on the census form to the Carolina community from indicating you’ve done post-doc work or dropped out former Chancellor James Moeser of high school and went into a trade, the importance and his successor, Holden Thorp. of a good education for your children is a shared value in this community. Out with the old Parents here are passionate about their kids’ educa- Dear Members of the Carolina tion, which makes the schools a focal point of interest Faculty and Staff: and scrutiny. For the most part, the district does a As the curtain is about to close good job of keeping parents and students informed. on my tenure as chancellor, one But there’s been a troubling lack of communica- of my hardest tasks is to find a tion regarding the major changes at Carrboro High suitable way to acknowledge all School, where the reassignment of Jeff Thomas, the of the good wishes and thought- school’s inaugural principal, was announced via a ful observations that so many of terse email to the media. you have shared with me about We got that into print the day it came out, but the last eight years. found it difficult to get any further details. There were Together we have accom- plenty of inferences one could draw from the results plished a great deal during that of satisfaction surveys, but nothing definitive. Natu- time, from the physical transfor- rally, our phones have been ringing and the town is mation of the campus through a buzzing. record-setting private fund-rais- In our subsequent issue — last week’s — Super- ing campaign, from improving intendent Neil Pedersen confirmed that the surveys faculty resources to bettering ed- and unsolicited complaints had something to do with ucational opportunities. Through it. But like a lot of administrators in these situations, it all we have affirmed our status Pedersen is unwilling to offer the details because it is a as a proudly-public university personnel matter. Thomas isn’t talking either; appar- and kept our commitment to the ently he’s not permitted to do so. people of the state of North Caro- State law limits the amount of information that’s The Declaration of Independence lina. required to be divulged in these situations. It does, Every person who works at however, allow further information to be revealed IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. dent of and superior to the Civil power. Carolina has a role in making us should it be in the public interest. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen unit- He has combined with others to subject us to a one of the nation’s finest universi- We believe that a little more information is needed ed States of America, jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unac- ties. One of the very first things and, indeed, in the public interest. Rumors are flying When in the Course of human events, it becomes knowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their that we noticed when Susan and I arrived was the pride and care and parents and students are frustrated. Some learned necessary for one people to dissolve the political Acts of pretended Legislation: ahead of time of the reassignment. Others had no clue that people on campus had for bands which have connected them with another, For Quartering large bodies of armed troops this University, and how every- what was coming. and to assume among the powers of the earth, the among us: This is not the first time a high-level departure at one participated in creating that separate and equal station to which the Laws of Na- For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from pun- very special culture that we call the schools has been inadequately explained. One par- ture and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent re- ishment for any Murders which they should commit ent we talked to has witnessed the same scenario — a the Carolina Way. spect to the opinions of mankind requires that they on the Inhabitants of these States: principal leaving without much notice or detail as to Working together we have why — at every level of his daughter’s education. should declare the causes which impel them to the For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the preserved that culture and taken In Thomas’ case, it is all the more frustrating be- separation. world: the University to new levels of cause the school is so new, such a focus of local atten- We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: achievement and prestige in the tion and a somewhat fragile place without the tradi- men are created equal, that they are endowed by For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of world. tions and strong internal institutions to bolster it in their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that Trial by Jury: We have celebrated our suc- times of trouble. among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for cesses, cheered our students as To find out in the dead of summer that Carrboro Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Govern- pretended offences they graduated and come together High School is now in search of a new principal and ments are instituted among Men, deriving their just For abolishing the free System of English Laws in times of trouble to support one will be led in the interim by someone who is relatively powers from the consent of the governed, --That in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an another. I am proud to call you unknown in the Jaguar community can’t be comfort- whenever any Form of Government becomes de- Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries colleagues and to know that even ing. The students and parents at CHS deserve more structive of these ends, it is the Right of the People so as to render it at once an example and fit instru- after I’m no longer chancellor, than to read about their principal’s departure in a to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Govern- ment for introducing the same absolute rule into you will remain my colleagues as news release. ment, laying its foundation on such principles and these Colonies: I join the faculty. Thanks to your organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall For taking away our Charters, abolishing our efforts, I will continue to work A cornerstone document seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happi- most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the at one of the nation’s finest uni- We invite you to take a moment and read the tran- ness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Govern- Forms of our Governments: versities. I can imagine no better script of the Declaration of Independence. Yes, it’s a ments long established should not be changed for For suspending our own Legislatures, and declar- future. Thank you for making Susan little difficult to follow in spots, but those first few light and transient causes; and accordingly all expe- ing themselves invested with power to legislate for graphs are dynamite and perhaps did more to change and me a part of the Carolina rience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed us in all cases whatsoever. family. While we are looking for- world politics than any other set of sentences. to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right He has abdicated Government here, by declar- Some parts about King George may seem a bit ar- ward to some time away from themselves by abolishing the forms to which they ing us out of his Protection and waging War against cane, but they make good reading as well. The vari- Chapel Hill, we are also looking ous indictments of his majesty laid the groundwork are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses us. forward even more to our return. for the political framework that followed the found- and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Ob- He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, Thomas Wolfe was wrong; you ing of this country. In 1776, the founders were a good ject evinces a design to reduce them under absolute burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our peo- can go home again. deal away from knowing what kind of country they Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw ple. “Hail to the brightest star of wanted, but they knew what they didn’t want. off such Government, and to provide new Guards He is at this time transporting large Armies of all.” And farewell. The document is not perfect, certainly not by for their future security.--Such has been the patient foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, James Moeser today’s standards (re: merciless Indian Savages). And sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the desolation and tyranny, already begun with circum- the fact that the lead author was writing about liberty necessity which constrains them to alter their for- stances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in In with the new while possessing human beings in chattel slavery is mer Systems of Government. The history of the the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Dear Carolina Students, Fac- without question a profound paradox. present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated Head of a civilized nation. ulty and Staff: The Declaration is the kernel from which this na- injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Today is my first day as your tion sprung and a loud and clear message to the world the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their new chancellor, and - as you’ve that despotism could and should be challenged. Most States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a Country, to become the executioners of their friends heard me say before - I’m thrilled of us know about self-evident truths and life, liberty candid world. and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. to have the best job in American and the pursuit of happiness. But not enough of us He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most He has excited domestic insurrections amongst higher education. Patti and I so understand tyranny — even when it’s staring us in wholesome and necessary for the public good. us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabit- appreciate the kind e-mails, notes the face. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws ants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, and letters that we received from of immediate and pressing importance, unless sus- whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished so many of you since my election pended in their operation till his Assent should be destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. in May. Your encouragement and con- obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly ne- In every stage of these Oppressions We have fidence inspire us as we prepare glected to attend to them. Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: for our new duties. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accom- Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by We all wish James and Susan editorial modation of large districts of people, unless those repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus Moeser the very best during their people would relinquish the right of Representation marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is year away on leave. I look forward Robert Dickson, Publisher in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and unfit to be the ruler of a free people. to the energy that James will [email protected] formidable to tyrants only. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our bring to his new duties as a facul- He has called together legislative bodies at places Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time ty member and fellow at the Insti- Kirk Ross, Editor unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the de- to time of attempts by their legislature to extend [email protected] tute for the Arts and Humanities pository of their public Records, for the sole pur- an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have when he returns to campus next Susan Dickson, Staff Writer pose of fatiguing them into compliance with his reminded them of the circumstances of our emi- year. He has been an extraordi- [email protected] measures. gration and settlement here. We have appealed to nary leader for the University and Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor He has dissolved Representative Houses repeat- their native justice and magnanimity, and we have a wonderful mentor to me. [email protected] edly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions conjured them by the ties of our common kindred Today I’m having breakfast on the rights of the people. to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevita- with a group of student lead- Liz Holm, Art Director ers organized by Student Body [email protected] He has refused for a long time, after such dis- bly interrupt our connections and correspondence. solutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and President J.J. Raynor, convening Jack Carley, Assistant Editor Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the Chancellor’s Cabinet, and [email protected] returned to the People at large for their exercise; the the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and meeting with Faculty Chair Joe Rich Fowler, Contributing Writer State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies Templeton and Employee Forum [email protected] dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions in War, in Peace Friends. Chair Tommy Griffin. This week, Executive Vice Chancellor and Michelle Langston, Web Designer within. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united He has endeavoured to prevent the population States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, Provost Bernadette Gray-Little [email protected] and I will launch a series of meet- of these States; for that purpose obstructing the appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the ings with our deans as part of a Lucy Butcher, Editorial Intern Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and Betsy McClelland, Editorial Intern process to help me listen to the pass others to encourage their migrations hither, by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, University’s academic leaders and Catherine Rierson, Editorial Intern and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of solemnly publish and declare, That these United faculty discuss Carolina’s future. Jordan Timpy, Editorial Intern Lands. Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and In- I plan to ask a He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, dependent States; that they are Absolved from all lot of questions and seek advice advertising by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judi- Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all politi- about what’s best for our future. ciary powers. cal connection between them and the State of Great I’m excited about the opportu- Anne Billings, Office Coordinator He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and nity to help make a great universi- [email protected] for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and that as Free and Independent States, they have full ty -America’s first public universi- payment of their salaries. Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alli- ty - even better. I look forward to operations He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and ances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts sharing my thoughts about those sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and Things which Independent States may of right prospects during my installation Jacob Mader, Distribution and eat out their substance. do. And for the support of this Declaration, with address in October. Chuck Morton, Distribution He has kept among us, in times of peace, Stand- a firm reliance on the protection of divine Provi- Thanks again for all of your Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. ing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. dence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, support. He has affected to render the Military indepen- our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. Holden Thorp 8 Thursday, JULY 3, 2008 Almanac The Carrboro Citizen

landscape, visit the vine-covered arbor Hairdo art winners chosen along the south side of Coker Arboretum along Cameron Street. In ad- photo by jordan timpy dition to the trumpet “Lola’s Prom Night vine, you’ll find the red Catastrophe,” far left, tubular flowers of coral a painting by Holly honeysuckle, Lonicera C. Wright done with acrylic on canvas, sempervirens, and the won first place in the orange-red flowers of Beehive Art Challenge cross-vine, Bignonia ca- as the best artistic representation of a preolata, both of which beehive hairdo. also attract humming- birds. In contrast, you’ll find blue-flowered clus- ters of the re-blooming The white walls inside unique artistic representation month of July. Additionally, native wisteria, Wisteria the Beehive Hair Salon are of the classic beehive hairdo. the top three winners received now decorated with brightly All ages were encouraged to gift certificates to the salon: frutescens. Watch close- painted canvases, detailed em- get creative, with prizes for all $100 for first place, $75 for ly. Hummingbirds most broidery and other interesting submissions. second and $50 for third. likely will also go for the works of art submitted to the From the 17 entries of vari- All submissions will be put nectar in the fat clusters Beehive Art Challenge. ous size, medium and style on display for the 2ndFriday of blue flowers, because The contest spanned the that were received, seven top Artwalk on July 11 from 6-9 month of June, giving partici- winners were chosen for dis- p.m. —Jordan Timpy those flying nectar-lov- pants time to create their own play inside the shop for the ers aren’t restricted to tubular red and orange flowers. Eno fest celebrates river health If you aren’t lucky photo by ken moore by Susan Dickson to protect the Eno River, spon- on clay, games and more. Kids enough to have these Trumpet vine seed pods attract goldfinches and provide winter Staff Writer sors the Festival of the Eno at can also learn about water health interest. native vines occurring West Point on the Eno City Park and participate in macroinverte- naturally for you, the This year’s Festival of the Eno in Durham. This year’s festival is brate catch and release. FLORA early December, keep local nurseries carry “critter” says a lot about the river the 29th, and festival coordina- A wide variety of food will from page 1 a keen eye on those this three-day event celebrates. tors expect over 30,000 visitors. also be available. one or more of them, The 2008 logo – the mayfly – “It’s great for the money it The festival runs from 10 a.m. seed pods. This past including named culti- during these long, hot, is more than just an insect design brings in [for the Eno River As- to 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday winter, I enjoyed watch- vars. Southern States sociation], but we really look at it and Sunday. Tickets at the gate dry, summer days. for a t-shirt. The mayfly can be ing goldfinches hang- in Carrboro has a great found in the Eno River, which is as a community event and a way are $15 for a one-day pass or $35 The trumpet vine ing onto those pods cultivar of trumpet vine a good sign of the health of the to spread our message,” Straubel for a three-day pass. Children 12 provides a special water. said. and under and seniors over 65 energetically extract- as well as the other winter season bonus. “Mayflies don’t tolerate high The festival features more are admitted free. ing the papery winged vines described here. Don’t prune it back in levels of pollution,” said Maddiey than 100 performers and fea- Free parking is available at seeds from within those Also check out Niche Straubel, assistant coordinator of tures craft demonstrations, Durham County Stadium at the fall. Leave the bare barely open pods. If you Gardens, which usu- the festival. “The fact that they’re dance workshops, a sustainable 2700 N. Duke St. Shuttle buses stems reaching out into home and garden expo and ca- will run continuously to and feel the need to prune ally has native vines in lurking about in our river means the winter landscape for we’re doing a pretty good job of noe and kayak rentals. from the festival. the stems back, hold off stock. These dramatic architectural interest keeping our river clean.” The festival hosts a children’s For more information, visit until late February. vines are too satisfac- area as well, with storytellers, www.enoriver.org. with the four-to-seven- The Eno River Association, To see more tory not to have one or started more than 40 years ago puppets, a giant chess set, hands- inch-long brownish, drought-tolerant na- more growing in your dry, beanpod-like fruit tive vines worthy of garden. hanging at the tips. In cultivation in the home Water Watch x Wednesday, july 2 x Source: OWASA LAKE LEVELS MERCUSTO WATER DEMAND ersUniv ity Lake: 4’ 4” below full Past 7 days (average): 9.967 million gallons Cane Creek Reservoir: 4’ 3.75” below full Past 30 days (average): 9.660 million gallons

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