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By Susan Dickson mercial establishment in the residen- since 2009. Though the complex is to police regarding disturbances at Staff Writer tial complex was a violation of HOA zoned residential, the center received the apartments to parking issues and covenants. Lucas also serves as presi- a zoning variance from the town be- towed cars. Following a decision last week by dent and CEO of the Tar Heel Com- cause someone lives in one of the two Last month, the Carrboro Board of the Abbey Court Condominiums panies, which manages the complex. apartments. Aldermen voted to rescind its contro- homeowners’ association to force the “There seems to have been a belief White said the complex is intend- versial anti-lingering ordinance for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Human that this was some kind of quick de- ed to be residential, and commercial corner of Jones Ferry and Davie roads, Rights Center (HRC) to leave the cision blindsiding the Human Rights properties aren’t permitted under adjacent to Abbey Court, where day complex, the HRC is searching for a Center,” White said. “The homeown- HOA covenants because of associated laborers – many of whom are residents new home. ers’ association has been trying to get noise and traffic. of the complex – wait to be picked up Bart White, an attorney for Ken the owner’s attention for over a year The removal of the center from for construction work. Lucas, owner of the majority of the that this was a violation of the cov- Abbey Court is the latest in a string Judith Blau, director of the HRC, property, said the association voted to enants.” of controversy at the complex, which said she believes that the decision give the HRC 90 days to leave Abbey The nonprofit center has been lo- in recent years has been riddled with Court because its presence as a com- cated in two Abbey Court apartments conflict ranging from numerous calls SEE abbey court PAGE 10 Michelle Johnson takes her seat Testimony The Carrboro Board of Aldermen The Town of Carrboro has possibly the largest welcomed its newest begins in wreath in the state. member, Michelle Photo by Ken Moore Johnson, on Tuesday. Johnson and reelected board members murder Lydia Lavelle and Dan flora By Ken Moore Coleman were sworn in as the board bid Carrboro’s giant farewell to longtime trial member Joal Hall By Rose Laudicina Broun. Broun decided holiday wreath not to seek reelection Staff Writer to the board after Carrboro Town Hall’s giant After a full week of jury selection, the trial began serving for 12 years. holiday wreath is possibly the for the State of North Carolina v. Laurence Alvin Photo by Alicia Lovette on Wednesday with opening statements fol- largest one hanging in the state. I Stemper bet you can’t buy one anywhere. lowed by graphic testimony from witnesses. Opening statements from District Attorney Jim Ever wonder about its source? Woodall outlined what the jurors were to expect from Well, for more than 20 years the trial, detailing who would be testifying, what they the holiday greenery that has likely would be saying and what types of evidence adorned the massive entrance would be introduced. “You are going to hear a lot about how accom- of Carrboro Town Hall has been plished Eve Carson was, and that in so many ways a gift of time and creativity by she was a typical college student,” Woodall said to the members of the Carrboro Com- jury, comprised of 11 whites and one black. munity Garden Club. He also gave a very detailed timeline of the events In the early years, the group of the case, including when money was withdrawn created holly and pine swags SEE lovette PAGE 3 with red bows for the town hall entrance. Fifteen years ago a giant plywood cutout circle, rescued from the landfill, became County Charting a path to recovery a frame for a giant wreath to By Taylor Sisk Mental Health – in Carrboro’s Carr says, “and they really need to under- hang over the entrance. Now considers Staff Writer Mill Mall. stand that this is not inevitably a chron- the hanging of this giant wreath Binanay needed direction; he need- ic, disabling illness, that people can – sometimes accompanied by This is the second in a three-part series ed acknowledgement of his perception learn to manage it. sales tax on the onset of psychosis in young adults, that what was going on was as much in “They need to understand that smaller wreaths or large swags its treatment and UNC’s Outreach and his heart as his head. It was a profound there’s tremendous hope.” on the columns – has become an Support Intervention Services program. spiritual experience. annual tradition. for sewer The staff at OASIS was willing to Effective treatment Over the years, the group has When David Binanay was diag- accept that. The importance of map- UNC’s OASIS program was By Rose Laudicina committed itself to utilizing only nosed with schizophrenia in 2006, a ping an exit strategy of the client’s own launched in September 2005. Its ob- Staff Writer year out of college, he was very fortu- design is a cornerstone of the OASIS native materials, and the results jectives are to engage young people in nate in a couple of fundamental ways. philosophy. The conviction that there’s treatment of the onset of psychosis and are not your ordinary holiday On Monday, the Orange County First, he had the support of his fam- hope is another. assist them in regaining social and oc- wreath. The group generally Board of Commissioners passed a ily. Diana Perkins, OASIS’ medical di- cupational functioning, toward, ulti- relies on local cedar, pine and resolution officially implementing the “My family went through psychosis rector, describes a recent meeting she mately, preventing disability from a psy- voter-approved quarter-cent sales tax magnolia for the base, but you as much as I did, particularly my mom had with the parents of an 18-year-old chotic disorder. in 2012. and dad,” Binanay says. boy in rural North Carolina who had From experience, Perkins and her can count on some infrequently Commissioners discussed what Obviously, the experience is a trau- been diagnosed with schizophrenia. colleagues have come to see that the used materials, like sumac cones, would be considered appropriate uses matic one, your loved one present, but They had taken him to a local hospital, needs of this young population are very broom sedge and cattails for ac- for the revenues from the tax, specifi- from afar. and were told by a psychiatrist that their different from those with chronic psy- cents. cally regarding the portion to be used “Imagine your son coming from son would never recover – no hope; get chosis. They’ve realized that early in- for economic development. here,” Binanay says, his hand reaching used to it. Each year, staff of the Car- tervention can prevent the illness from While new businesses and grants for the ceiling. “And now where did he “And it was just devastating,” Per- becoming chronic. rboro Public Works Landscape for infrastructure related to new busi- go? kins says. “Here they had this 18-year- “There is symptom recovery and and Grounds Division meet with ness are included in the approved uses “My family went through a lot,” and old boy, off in college, and now they’re functional recovery,” OASIS program members of the garden group for economic-development funding, stood by him each step of the way. being given this message. This was a director Sylvia Saade explains. Commissioner Barry Jacobs noticed to hang the giant wreath a day Binanay was also lucky to be diag- psychiatric hospital; this was a trained The strategy is to control symptoms that what seemed to be missing was a nosed soon after the onset of his illness, psychiatrist.” with low doses of antipsychotic medi- or two before the annual holiday category for existing businesses. and to be referred to the Outreach and The problem, Perkins says, is that psy- cation and then focus on functional parade. It’s not an easy task to “Were a municipality to approach Support Intervention Services (OASIS) chiatrists often don’t see schizophrenia hoist up and secure that wreath, program – administered by UNC’s patients until their illness is advanced. but the challenge is enthusiasti- SEE sewer PAGE 10 Center for Excellence in Community “Clinicians have this bias,” Perkins SEE oasis PAGE 7 cally undertaken by all present. Though the big wreath can be easily viewed by passersby on Three decades of enriching a community the street, to appreciate the recently . . . other three children in Raleigh, but a passel of flowers, which participants By Valarie Schwartz when she was 22 and a sister was in arrange into cans or bottles they’ve SEE flora PAGE 9 school at UNC, she moved to Carr- decorated to be provided for Wheels on Our community includes all kinds boro. For 33 years, The Arc has pro- Meals deliveries. of people. Some among our popula- vided programs that help parents as “Everybody feels better when they inside tion came here for the services pro- they raise their children with DD, as do something that helps someone else,” vided by our highly celebrated school well as adults like Perry. Baker said. system. For people with developmen- The Arc offers cooking classes, a The Arc presently serves about 400 Carrboro still in tal disabilities (DD), the educational basketball clinic, spin class, a running families. the running for advantages provided by the schools club – the programs and workshops “We have a good mix of all ages; coupled with the programs at The Arc are as varied as the people who provide however, in the last couple of years, the Lovetown of Orange County have provided an and participate in them. majority of new referrals have been chil- enriched life. “If someone in the community dren with autism,” Baker said. See page 3 “The Arc really got me going to- wants to create an activity, we pro- As with every other nonprofit agen- index wards independence,” said Ellen Perry mote that,” said Robin Baker, execu- cy, decreased state and federal funding of Carrboro. tive director of The Arc of Orange. has created a squeeze. The Arc’s major Music Calendar ...... 2 Perry was born with cerebral palsy He can roll off a list of ways people fundraiser is the Festival of Trees, on News ...... 3 in the late 1950s, a time when all such have contributed, like the community display at University Mall. At center The Festival of Trees at University Mall Community ...... 4-5 children were labeled mentally retard- garden, where participants grow the court, visitors will find a stunning col- heralds the Festival Gala that benefits Opinion ...... 6 ed and their parents were encouraged food that they later learn how to cook, lection of Christmas trees decorated in The Arc of Orange County, being held Schools ...... 8 to institutionalize them. or the Petals with a Purpose program on Saturday at the mall. Classifieds ...... 9 Perry’s parents raised her with their Tuesdays, when Whole Foods donates SEE recently PAGE 3 Photo by Valarie Schwartz 2 Thursday, December 8, 2011 The Carrboro Citizen

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City Tap: Laura Thurston. 9pm SlawterHaus 5 friday dec 9 Nightlight: Stripmall Ballads. The album’s title, Ghosts of the Old North State, was inspired by the City Tap: Dmitri Resnik. 9pm Cats Cradle: Holy Ghost Tent General Store Cafe: Tommy 9:30pm. $5 title of the first book Hart ever checked out of the Garner Elementary Revival, Matrimony, Mike Quinn. General Store Cafe: Triology, Edwards and Friends, The Outliers. wednesday dec 14 School library when he was in first grade. 9pm. $10 /12 7:30pm Kirk Ridge Black Dog Syndrome. Chapel Hill Underground: Hog, Spanning 20 years of recording, the album features cameos by Lynn 7:30pm The Cave: TOW3RS, Skylar Local 506: The Old Ceremony, The Midnight Ghost Train, Church Blakey (Tres Chicas), Chip Robinson (The Backsliders), Steve Potak Gudasz and The Ugly Girls, Slender Phil Cook and His Feat. 9pm. $8/10 of Wolves. Free Local 506: Snmnmnm, Supreme (The Connells) and mandolin-whiz Danny Gotham. 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Main StrEEt H carrboro tickets @ schoolkids records in raleigh, cd alley in chapel hill order tix online at etix.com The Carrboro Citizen News Thursday, December 8, 2011 3 lovette being laid out in opening argu- head and checking her pulse, he Briefs Carrboro from page 1 ments, the content filled by evi- realized she was dead. dence and the last chapter to be Woodall presented 11 graph- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade written by the jurors with their ic photos of Carson’s body and remains from Carson’s account and when verdict of not guilty or guilty. the crime scene over objec- Chapel Hill and Carrboro will celebrate the holiday season calls came in identifying the “It is our contention that you tions from the defense on the with the annual holiday parade on Saturday. suspects in the case based on re- will have more questions than grounds of rules stating that if The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of West Lovetown leased ATM photos. answers when the state is done,” evidence presents prejudice or Franklin and Henderson streets and will continue down Frank- Woodall also warned the she said. “Because you will have is confusing or needless, it may lin Street, ending at Carrboro Town Hall around noon. finalist jury that very early on in the more questions, you will have a be excluded by the court. Judge The parade is presented by the Chapel Hill Jaycees and fea- trial they would be shown dia- reasonable doubt and return the Allan Baddour overruled the tures more than 60 entries, including Santa Claus riding his by Susan Dickson grams outlining where Carson’s verdict of not guilty.” objection. sleigh. Staff Writer body was found, along with When Falise presented the Several Chapel Hill Transit routes will be detoured during the Graphic testimony As the selection of towns in the graphic crime-scene photos. photos to the jury, many mem- parade. Affected routes are the CW, FG, D, JN, T and U. Visit The first witness of the day running to become the setting for He urged the jury to keep an bers of the gallery turned away chtransit.org for specific route information. was the woman who made the Lovetown USA is whittled down, open mind when listening to all to avoid seeing them, and mul- call to the Chapel Hill Police Commissioners elect Pelissier as chair Carrboro remains among the the evidence and said that by tiple jurors showed discomfort. Department around 5 a.m. on At their meeting on Dec. 5, the Orange County Board of finalists, and producers plan to the end of the trial he hopes the The state also called as wit- March 5, 2008, to report that Commissioners reelected Bernadette Pelissier as their board chair come to town next week. state will have proved, without nesses three friends of Carson. she heard four gunshots in her for 2012. Lovetown USA is a new real- reasonable doubt, that Lovette Two were her roommates at neighborhood, accompanied by This will be Pelissier’s second consecutive term serving as ity show produced by the Oprah is guilty of first-degree murder, the Friendly Lane house from a woman’s screams. chair. Winfrey Network and the BBC first-degree kidnapping, armed which she was allegedly kid- The testimony of one of the Commissioners also elected Pam Hemminger as the new vice that seeks to guide singles on the robbery, felonious larceny and napped around 3:40 a.m. on first police officers on the scene chair for 2012, replacing Steve Yuhasz. quest for love over a 30-day pe- possession of stolen goods. March 5. of the crime, Officer Scott riod, while examining the effects In the defense’s brief open- Carson’s friends gave emo- Falise, included vivid descrip- Chapel Hill Magazine plans newspaper it can have on a community. ing statement, defense attor- tional testimonies about her tions of the way Carson was Dan Shannon, publisher of Chapel Hill Magazine, announced Producers are looking for a pic- ney Karen Bethea-Shields once character, including her habit found, and was accompanied last week he plans to launch a weekly newspaper in February turesque town with a population again reminded the jurors about of running behind schedule by pictures of the crime scene. 2012. of about 15,000 and a strong sense the presumption of innocence and studying at all hours of the Falise said that after the call The newspaper, to be called Chapel Hill Magazine’s The Week- of community, and contacted surrounding her client, saying, night. They also described the came in, he went looking in the ly, will follow the business model of its parent publication, which town officials last month express- “It is not just an ideal; it is real.” events leading up to and follow- general area where the caller is mailed to affluent Chapel Hill households for free and sold on ing interest in Carrboro. Bethea-Shields told jurors ing her disappearance, includ- said the shots were coming newsstands, according to a report in Folio Magazine. The news- On Tuesday, producers will that there is no forensic evi- ing the fact that around 1:30 from and saw something lying paper will be delivered without charge to 2,000 randomly se- host a town hall-style meeting at dence that proves Lovette killed a.m., the last time she was seen, in the road. lected households, and 5,000 copies will be sold on newsstands. Carrboro Town Hall from 6 to 8 Carson and that much of the she told her roommate to leave Since there had been a storm p.m.; all residents are invited. testimony they will hear from the door open to allow a breeze Town council sworn in earlier that evening, he thought “They want to have a conver- friends and family of Atwater to come through the living it was a tree branch, but upon Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and council members Matt Cza- sation with the community,” said should be questioned for bias room, where she was studying. getting closer realized it was a jkowski, Jim Ward, Donna Bell and Lee Storrow were officially Annette Stone, Carrboro’s eco- and ulterior motive. The defendant was present woman, Falise said. After see- sworn in as Chapel Hill Town Council members on Monday nomic-development director. She likened the trial to a during the entire trial and has ing the gunshot wound to her night. Stone said producers want book, with the table of contents pled not guilty to all charges. Additionally, council members elected Ed Harrison as mayor to find out if Carrboro is a place pro tempore, replacing Ward. where they’ll be accepted, adding recently Franklin Street Band; heavy hors a pain!” Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton and former council member that they also want to hear from d’oeuvres, wine and beer; and auc- Local leaders (Gist included) Gerry Cohen administered the oath of office to Storrow, while businesses that have services that from page 1 tion items, in addition to the trees now know who to thank for the Superior Court Judge Carl Fox administered the oath to Klein- might be employed during pro- and wreaths decorated by commu- countless hours that Perry has schmidt and the remaining council members. duction. extraordinary ways. One tree nity supporters. spent reminding them to include OWASA to discuss Jordan Lake Producers are also still looking has stuffed animals tucked into “Without the assertiveness people with disabilities in their for applicants who would like to Tom Fransen, deputy director of the N.C. Division of Wa- its branches, another is adorned training workshop given at The planning. be on the show. Stone said they’ve ter Resources, will attend tonight’s OWASA board of directors with camping/outdoor items and Arc by Jacquie Gist way back long Perry, and many more like her, received about 20 applications meeting to discuss the round 4 Jordan Lake water supply alloca- a collection of china pieces dan- before she was on the [Carrboro] demonstrates how The Arc and the from Carrboro singles thus far. tion process. gles from another. Each of the board of aldermen, I don’t where programs it provides help bring in- “[Producers] say Carrboro’s The meeting, which will start at 7 p.m., will be held in the 24 trees, provided by local busi- I’d be today,” said Perry, who has clusivity into our community. one of the most unique places downstairs Community Room of the OWASA Administration ness and group supporters, will become a leader among those with For more information or to buy they’ve come across,” she said. Building at 400 Jones Ferry Road. be auctioned at the Festival Gala DD in North Carolina and travels tickets, visit arcoforange.org or call However, “It doesn’t do them any on Saturday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. the country speaking at confer- 942-5119. good if we’ve got all this character in the former Kerr Drug space at ences. and we don’t have any applicants.” University Mall. Tickets are $45, “Jacquie really taught me how Contact Valarie Schwartz at valar- For an application, visit townof- or $80 per couple, and the event to speak up for myself,” Perry said. [email protected] or 919-923-3746. carrboro.org/ecd/default.htm will feature Mick Mixon and The “So you can blame her if I’ve been

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Deaf game night The Corporate and Continuing Education Division at Durham Technical Community College will sponsor Deaf Game Night to- day (Thursday) from 6-8 p.m. at the Orange County Skills Develop- ment Center. The event, hosted by Raven Sheridan and students in American Sign Language Intermediate Group, will give deaf community mem- bers an opportunity to engage with students in a variety of games and activities while communicating in ASL. The event is aimed at Voices’ 25-member ensemble, Cantari Photo by John Paul Middlesworth helping to bridge the gap for students between classroom instruction and actual interaction with the deaf community. By Caroline Corrigan an adult, non-auditioned en- chorus’ name was made official Though the name change For more information, contact Carver Weaver at 536-7246, ext. Staff Writer semble, performing challeng- just recently, Kodros said the has only been in place for a 5205, or [email protected]. ing classical pieces twice a year decision has been an ongoing couple of months, Klausmeyer Over the past three decades, at various locations in Chapel discussion for the past three said that, thus far, it seems to be Ancient forests exhibit opens at garden the Chapel Hill Community Hill. years. effective. The N.C. Botanical Garden’s new exhibit, Southern Appalachian Chorus has grown exponen- Today the chorus has de- “Even though our quality “It is concise, well designed Celebration, will remain on display through January 2012. tially in both size and quality, veloped strong ties with UNC had improved, we still noticed and it works out well in public- The exhibit is intended to inspire appreciation for old-growth for- comprising a 130-member cho- and local public schools, busi- a bunch of concerts that weren’t ity,” she said. “We think it’s a ests of the Southern Appalachians. It features the photography of rus, as well as a 25-member en- nesses, churches and philan- well-attended,” he said. “We be- good one for us.” James Valentine, who has created portraits of giant trees and land- semble that was added five years thropic sources, like Strowd gan checking with people who Kodros added that the new scapes of the Southern Appalachians. ago. Roses Foundation and the Or- follow the music scene closely, name’s success will become Visitors will be led through the exhibit by a guide who will pro- But many members felt the ange Couty Arts Council. Each and we realized that many of more apparent after the chorus vide descriptions of the sites where the big trees were photographed, chorus’ name did not accurately year, the group performs two them had never even heard of completes its December concert as well as a cross-section of a large oak tree that offers a tactile experi- reflect its evolution over the major concerts per season in us at all.” series. ence for reading the age of the tree. years, resulting in the decision December and May, as well as Board members recognized “It’s too early to tell now, Admission to the garden is free, and it is open every day of the to change the chorus’ name to a “lighter” performance during that the group’s publicity prob- but a lot of the advertising and week aside from some closings over the winter holidays. Visit ncbg. “Voices” this past fall. its annual July concert. lems were a result of ineffective marketing we are going to do unc.edu for details. “We felt that the name itself The chorus’ 25-member en- marketing, but they were un- will be concentrated on our first Children’s Christmas pageant did not reflect the quality of the semble, Cantari, became a part sure of how to resolve this issue. concerts in December,” he said. group,” said Sue Klausmeyer, of the chorus in 2006. Because The solution revealed itself “We’ll know more after this The University United Methodist Church will present a special conductor of the chorus since of its growth, chorus members about a year ago when Jonathan concert year.” telling of the Christmas story on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s 2000. “People hear ‘community are now required to audition for Prinz, the next-door neighbor Despite the multitude of sanctuary, at 150 E. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. chorus’ and think amateurs.” a spot. of one of the chorus members, changes the chorus has under- More than 100 fourth- and fifth-grade children will perform the The chorus is far from a “Auditions have become agreed to help the group free of gone, it has remained an orga- story, playing the roles of Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper, the three wise group of amateurs, however. very important,” said Voices charge. nization known for its camara- persons, angels, stars, villagers, shepherds and narrators. They will Victor Recondo, a distin- president Bill Kodros. “But if Prinz, an expert on brand- derie and local connection, and lead the congregation in the singing of Christmas carols throughout guished pianist and educator they’ve done some chorus sing- ing, spent the next year guiding is still governed, operated and the pageant. who taught choral music at ing or singing in general, then the chorus through a market- financially supported by local For more information visit chapelhilluumc.org. Graham and Phillips Junior they normally get in if there are ing process. Chorus members chorus members. Reindeer run High, started the chorus in enough slots open.” were surveyed about how they “I love working with choral 1980 when he invited faculty Kodros added that the Voic- felt toward the former name, music and I love the Chapel The Active Chatham Reindeer Run 5K will be held Saturday members to join with students es Summer Chorus, a six-week how they felt about being in the Hill area,” said Klausmeyer. starting at 8 a.m. from Central Carolina Community College and and parents in a Christmas program, is a great opportunity chorus and if they felt that the “The chorus has something for continuing through historic Pittsboro. The event is sponsored by concert. The group gradually for community members inter- name represented them well. everyone to enjoy.” Active Chatham and the Chatham County Public Health Depart- evolved into the Chapel Hill- ested in getting involved with Audience members, donors and The chorus’ ensemble, Can- ment. Carrboro Community Chorus the group. members of the music depart- tari, will be performing “From Sheriff Richard Webster will start the race and Santa will hand – later renamed the Chapel Hill “The summer chorus is much ment were interviewed as well. Heaven on High” on Saturday out awards to participants. The race also includes a 1-mile Rudolf’s Community Chorus – under more relaxed and the music is a Voices was finally suggested as at Chapel of the Cross of Cha- Fun Race for kids. the leadership of Betsy Under- little simpler,” he said. “It also the group’s new name and was pel Hill at 7:30 p.m. Voices will Proceeds from the race will be used to enhance facilities for physi- wood, who served as president gives Dr. Klausmeyer an op- favored by an overwhelming be performing “A New World cal activity in Chatham County. Proceeds from the 2010 race and of the fledgling nonprofit orga- portunity to get to know these majority of members. Christmas” on Dec. 16 at 8 this year’s race will help fun the construction of the Roberson Creek nization. people and what they can do, “A one-word name is very p.m. and Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Greenway Project. After becoming a part of and most will be taken into the easy to use in a logo, and it Registration fees are $25. No registration is required for the Rudolf the Community Schools Pro- main chorus in the fall.” quickly communicates what we Fun Race. Registration information is available at sportoften.com. gram, the chorus evolved into Though the change to the are,” said Klausmeyer. 

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Your Communityj Newspaper to Gov. Locally Owned & Operated Perdue Dear Gov. Perdue: North Carolina is at a dif- More disgraceful ficult and potentially expensive crossroads in delivering services doubletalk on to people with disabilities. As governor, you must choose which Medicaid road to take. You can provide courageous leadership and nego- Chris Fitzsimon tiate a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, leading Republican legislative leaders seem more North Carolina in a bold new determined than ever to force state officials to direction that complies with fed- cut health care services to the most vulnerable eral law. An agreement will make people in the state. And they would rather you the promise of Olmstead a real- not know about it, and certainly not blame ity in our state – the opportunity them for it. for people with mental health That’s the only conclusion that can be and other disabilities to live and drawn from the latest developments about participate in our communities how to handle the $139 million shortfall in with adequate and appropriate the state Medicaid program. Letters supports. The alternative, allow- WRAL-TV reported Monday that legisla- ing the U.S. Department of Jus- tive leaders have told Health and Human Ser- tice to sue our state in order to Officer went above and beyond to the Castle Doctrine. Generally, the Castle Doctrine enforce federal law, will divert vices Secretary Lanier Cansler that they are stipulates that a person has the legal right to use deadly unwilling to shift any state funds to address Officer J. Walker of the Carrboro Police Depart- precious resources from service ment went way above and beyond the call of duty today force to protect their “castle,” which under new legisla- provision to protracted litigation the shortfall and that he needs to make the tion includes one’s home, vehicle or personal space – say cuts necessary to fill it. and deserves public recognition. and effectively relinquish control I felt like a fool for dialing 911, but I was desperate: at a mall or in an alleyway. According to the upcoming to a special master. That means either slashing vital services to changes, a person no longer has to retreat if they feel seniors and people with disabilities or signifi- My cat had bolted 20 feet up a tree in my yard and was The odds are not in the state’s stuck. It sounds comical, but it was serious – she was they are in danger before using deadly force. Addition- favor on this issue. Recognizing cantly cutting reimbursement rates to doctors, ally, the burden of proof now falls on the state prosecu- hospitals and other health care providers. on a leash, and I watched in horror as she wound her- the U.S. Supreme Court’s man- self around and around branches very high up, with the tor to determine if in fact deadly force was unnecessary. date set forth in Olmstead, a Lawmakers know those are Cansler’s only The upcoming changes to the Castle Doctrine in options because he told them so at a legislative leash tangling in the branches. I had the horrible feeling decade and more of reports com- she would eventually try to jump down, only for the North Carolina have raised some concerns about how missioned by the North Carolina oversight meeting last month when he asked gun laws will now be interpreted by those less famil- for guidance. leash to hang her. General Assembly have high- I was distraught and Officer Walker kept me calm, iar with the law. I agree with a person’s right to pro- lighted North Carolina’s fail- helped me problem-solve, thought of numbers to call tect themselves and their families from danger. Yet, as ure to provide our citizens with and even tried to get another officer to bring a lad- a student of public health and a citizen who has been mental health disabilities a real It is probably just a der. Eventually, he just took control of the situation and deeply affected by gun violence, I think that it is impor- chance for recovery with dignity. climbed the tree himself. He undid the leash, grabbed tant to couple the changes in the law with an awareness Some of these reports provided coincidence that they her and got her down to safety. I couldn’t believe it! campaign that reminds people that the changes to the recommendations on how North Please join me in commending him for going far be- Castle Doctrine do not encourage or permit a “make my Carolina can achieve the require- seem far more interested yond what is expected of a police officer. Thank you also day” free-for-all mentality that gives people the right to ments of Olmstead. We know to the 911 responder (I believe his name was Tom) who take another person’s life. Educating communities about what to do, yet fail to do it. in protecting health care took this emergency seriously. I know there are many gun safety remains an important collaborative task for What people with mental things both parties could have been doing on a Sun- individual gun owners, community advocates and state health disabilities want and need services at a public meeting day afternoon, but I am so grateful to have had this legislators. – and what the law requires – are help. I literally could not think of another thing I could I urge community members and lawmakers to mark options enabling recovery for than they do when they have done – tree services aren’t open on Sundays and I Dec. 1 not only as a triumph for pro-gun advocates, but meaningful futures. This benefits couldn’t get a hold of anyone who had a ladder. to also use it as a teachable moment for the state to be not only the individuals with are crafting a budget In an era when police officers are getting a bad rap, it reminded of the importance of gun safety. I hope that mental health disabilities but is comforting to know the Carrboro Police Department no other little girl will have to spend Christmas without helps to ensure that every North provision in private are folks to be trusted and depended on, and who are her Dad because of senseless and avoidable gun violence. Carolina citizen will be enriched willing to go so far to help their fellow citizens (and their Chaunetta Jones with healthy, productive neigh- animal friends). Master’s candidate, bors. Rep. Nelson Dollar, the Republican lead Thank you again for making me believe in the spirit UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health To quote South Carolina Gov. human services budget writer in the House, of Carrboro’s goodness. Thank you Officer Walker! Faison’s attacks on Nikki Haley in her response to a told Cansler then that he should “absolutely Wendy Spitzer 2011 NAMI report, “We’ve got not” make either cut and said that the Re- Carrboro Perdue self-serving to start dealing with the prob- publican leadership would work with HHS By attacking North Carolina’s first woman governor, lem. … We have to prioritize it officials to “find the money” to make up the Greensboro/Weaver Beverly Perdue, Bill Faison over-reached himself. His in- because what’s happening now is difference. corner needs cleanup sinuation that the governor, a fellow Democrat, should these victims of mental illness are House Speaker Thom Tillis also brushed I love Carrboro. I love living here, playing here and step aside so that he can run for her office is beneath con- ending up in jail or in the hospi- aside the possibility of cutting services at the boasting about what a great town it is. But I hate the way tempt and self-serving in the extreme. Gov. Perdue did tal, and what they really need is time and said that lawmakers would find the our downtown looks. The property at the intersection nothing improper. The governor cooperated fully with treatment. These are people who money from the state’s savings account or un- of Greensboro and Weaver streets (the proposed CVS the investigation. District Attorney Colon Willoughby can function on a day-to-day spent funds to avoid the cuts. site) is a disgrace. It is the primary intersection of our attested to the fact that the evidence proved that the gov- basis if they just get the services Now apparently Dollar and Tills are no town, where thousands of people pass by every day, and ernor was “never” – repeat “never” – implicated in any they need ... and by not giving longer willing to work with Cansler to find the it looks like hell – and has for some time, with weeds ev- wrongdoing, when he stated explicitly, “The conduct of them the treatment they need, money and would rather see people lose vital erywhere, empty, rusted sign frames, some kind of nasty the governor is not and never has been at issue, nor the it’s only costing taxpayers more health care services. drain-protecting boom material right on the corner, etc. conduct of any other elected official.” And furthermore, money later.” The Republicans’ reversal is maddening, I understand it is not town owned, but I believe it is the indictments on their face preclude involvement by On behalf of the board of di- but it is not their first about-face on Medicaid the town’s responsibility to make sure it is cleaned up. the governor, stating that these monies were spent out- rectors, staff and clients of the cuts. Where’s the pride? We’re out chasing Oprah to film in side of the campaign and outside the knowledge of the State’s Protection and Advocacy The budget the Republicans approved in this town, and this kind of “scenery” is at the heart of governor. Rep. Faison, as an attorney, should be able to system, I urge you to continue June explicitly directed Cansler to cut services our town square? It’s bad enough that we’ve lived with read the plain language of the indictment. negotiating with the U.S. De- and reduce provider rates if projected Medic- many months of street construction along Weaver. This I have supported Gov. Perdue in the past, and will partment of Justice. Reach a just aid savings didn’t materialize. is a small lot, cleaning it up and keeping it clean does continue to support her in her bid for reelection to the resolution regarding the options Republicans knew then the savings were not take that much money or effort. office of governor. Gov. Perdue has stood strong on and choices available to North unrealistic. Gov. Beverly Perdue sent letters to Come on all you newly (re)elected town officials, let’s women’s rights and civil rights, and I applaud her. The Carolinians living with severe legislative leaders in late May and early June make this happen. time for the people of North Carolina – particularly and persistent mental illness and women – to rally behind Gov. Bev Perdue is now. detailing her concerns about the unrealistic Bethaney Dale spare the state’s resources from savings. Carrboro Renee Price drawn-out litigation that will The budget writers ignored the warnings President, Orange County Democratic Women surely result in an order directing and ordered Cansler to make the cuts anyway. State should educate North Carolina to do what we They changed their tune last month when on gun law changes can achieve right now through Cansler made clear what the cuts would mean: I cried while I watched Rep. Gabrielle Gifford’s inter- settlement negotiations. Our real hardship for real people. view with Diane Sawyer. It was touching to see the way communities are strengthened by inclusion of people with disabili- That’s when Dollar and Tillis made their that she lovingly looked at her husband and the way that letters policy pledges to work with Cansler to avoid slash- he protectively finished her sentences. I empathized with ties, especially the people who are ing services – at an open legislative committee the ways that their lives have been changed by senseless Letters should be no more than 425 words in finally provided with the oppor- meeting with television-news cameras rolling. gun violence. length and must be accompanied by the author’s tunity and support to lead mean- Now behind the scenes they are insisting on In January 2012, the nation will mark the first anni- name, address and contact information. ingful and participatory lives in the very cuts they were so concerned about versary of the horrifying acts of gun violence in Tucson, We will publish one letter per author per month. North Carolina. We hope North just a few weeks ago. Ariz. I will also mark the fifth anniversary of my father’s Lengthy letters written in longhand will mysteriously Carolina embraces the challenge. It is probably just a coincidence that they death. He was a victim of gun violence as he attempted become lost. Emailed letters are preferred. That said, With your leadership the future seem far more interested in protecting health to diffuse a family argument. My uncle claimed that he send your letters to: can be bright. care services at a public meeting than they do fired his gun in the name of self-defense. My father was Letters to the editor Disability Rights North Carolina is when they are crafting a budget provision in unarmed. Box 248 Carrboro, NC 27510 private or writing a letter to state officials. On Dec. 1, 2011, HB650 will go into effect and an independent, private not-for-profit Most troubling of all about the Republi- amend the current gun laws in North Carolina. Of spe- [email protected] organization focused on ensuring the cans’ duplicity is that this is not just an inside- cific interest to me are the changes that will be applied Fax: 919-942-2195 rights of all state citizens with dis- the-beltline political story about a feud be- abilities through individual advocacy tween two branches of government. It affects and system change. thousands of people who may no longer have staff & contributors access to prosthetics, vision and hearing care, Correction private-duty nurses and a host of other vital editorial Moore, Vicky Dickson, Valarie operations services if Cansler is forced to make the cuts Robert Dickson, Publisher Schwartz Contributors Anne Billings, Office Coordinator An article in last week’s Citizen by the Republicans’ refusal to come up with Susan Dickson, Editor Brooke Parker, Kevin Collins, [email protected] incorrectly stated PORCH’s al- Caroline Corrigan Interns location of food. In 2011 to date, the funding to prevent them. Kirk Ross, Taylor Sisk Contributing Distribution Editors Alicia Stemper, Ava Barlow, Alex PORCH has distributed 1,971 That would be disgraceful, which is also Chuck Morton, Wendy Wenck an apt description of how Republican leaders Duncan Hoge, Art Director Maness Photographers bags of food to the Inter-Faith Published Thursdays Council for Social Service, 2,218 have behaved in this whole episode. Rose Laudicina, Staff Writer advertising by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. to TABLE, 2,726 to other food Chris Fitzsimon is executive director of N.C. Policy Eddy Landreth, Margot Lester, Marty Cassady, Ad Director pantries and 1,704 to its Food for Phil Blank, Jock Lauterer, Ken [email protected] Watch. Families program. The Carrboro Citizen thur sday, decem ber 8, 2011 7 Human Rights Center helps address challenges Not long ago, I got to witness the long, difficult history of the of Latino students from Carrboro made. The university was on a Nicaragua in the 1980s, allows something you don’t see a lot of – a place, the reasons ring hollow. Elementary to Scroggs. To ease the building binge and would be for them to land jobs at the hospital combined Water Festival and fiesta Ten years ago, I wandered transition, the schools had put in a some time. and university housekeeping that at Abbey Court. The Water Festi- through what was then called Old lot of work building bridges into Now, 10 years later, times are were once held by Latino workers. val, known as Thingyan, is the Well Apartments with a notebook the rapidly growing community of far different. The economy, espe- You can imagine the tension that New Year celebration in Myanmar trying to get a better understand- immigrants. cially for anyone in construction might cause. (formerly Burma). Fiesta you prob- ing of the lives of people caught g Visiting the Old Well families and the associated trades, is in an Given the history of Abbey ably already have a grasp of. between two poles of American Bi in their homes and hearing first- extended slump. The university Court and the current complicat- It’s become a remarkable annu- thought – the one that says we’re hand their circumstances and as- isn’t building much and may not ed flux of the place, I can’t imag- al event – a convergence of cultures a beacon of liberty and the other pirations revealed a complicated for a while. ine why anyone would want to with a traditional dance by girls that says get out. world, one where children, parents, The post 9/11 immigration kick out an organization that has in elaborate costumes, a mariachi By then, the complex had aunts and uncles held differing de- crackdown changed the econom- made the place more livable and band, free tamales and a water evolved from mainly cheap stu- y grees of legal status and integration ics and the demographics of Abbey continues to build those important balloon free-for-all. It was also a dent housing to the home of the Cit into the outside world. Some were Court as well. Bigger companies bridges into the immigrant com- testament to the work by UNC’s largest concentration of immi- By Kirk Ross city people, some were country. and institutions now check the ac- munities that live here. Human Rights Center, whose vol- grants in our area. My guide and Most sent money back home and curacy of Social Security numbers Let’s hope that the management unteers have focused a tremendous interpreter was a school employee caused by the opening of Scroggs missed their friends and families prior to hiring. If you’re undocu- reconsiders and that the towns and amount of energy on community- working on her own time. She’d Elementary School. Elementary re- terribly. mented, you are likely further un- the university continue to support building at Abbey Court, espe- done a lot of visits there, and knew districting is the biggie because for Everyone there seemed on their derground than you were 10 years the work of the center, which has cially in improving the lives of the the place well. The school system most kids it sets up the geographi- way to somewhere else. Some plac- ago. a role to play in addressing a wide children there. had been working to get Latino cal associations a child will carry es were homey and comfortable, A community of Karen refu- range of challenges. From tutoring I suppose at some point we’ll parents more involved and more through middle and high schools. but even those felt temporary. Old gees fleeing conflicts near the students and providing afterschool hear the real reason why the com- comfortable going to the schools The schools here have a policy that Well was where you landed and border of Thailand and Myanmar programs to finding a solution to plex’s major owner wants the cen- and interacting with teachers. tries to balance the student popu- got your bearings. has moved in. Their legal status, the day-laborer issues, we need ter out. Right now, considering the A couple of years earlier, I’d cov- lation. During redistricting, that The economy was fairly good similar to that of those who immi- the energy, understanding and in- good work the center’s doing and ered the elementary redistricting meant moving a sizable population then and there was money to be grated here from El Salvador and sights the center has to offer.

oasis Schizophrenia is diagnosed on dreams, Perkins says. “You know drive, searching for places just to believe that they’re effective in plete. There is often a loss of corti- the basis of psychosis. One of the how while you’re dreaming, it all to hear the word, to hear people the world, that they’re a good per- cal gray and cortical white matter: from page 1 senses will start making mistakes. kind of makes sense to you? And speak. I would meet interesting son, that they can contribute, that The brain, with each recurrent For example, you may start having then you wake up and try to tell people. I was living the dream.” they’re valuable,” and, yes, that episode, shrinks. recovery, which means the return hallucinations. someone your dream, and you re- He talked with his priest, but it they’re living with schizophrenia. But is it inevitable that people to school or work, to lives in prog- Or you may have delusions, alize you can’t tell it.” was at the height of his psychosis, Inevitable? with schizophrenia will experience ress. Some patients, but not all, believing that people are talking A ‘severe course’ and, “It didn’t go well. It did not that downward spiral? Is it inevi- must adjust their expectations. about or laughing at you. You may go well.” Some three in four people with table that at least three in four will Though there’s no cure for think people on TV are making David Binanay believed he had OASIS was his refuge: “They schizophrenia will have ongoing live with chronic illness and dis- schizophrenia, Perkins says, “We special reference to you. You ob- a special purpose. He had known knew everything I was going disability with relapses. OASIS is ability? have treatments that can effective- serve connections between things great success in his life: singing through.” aiming to reduce that number. “The answer is no,” Perkins ly control symptoms and prevent that most people don’t see, or you with the Raleigh Boychoir in But a commitment to the meds When a person experiences his says, “it’s not inevitable” – and disability in most patients.” may think, “That person just said Carnegie Hall, school president, was part of the plan, and that in- or her first psychotic episode, of- that’s the premise upon which While it’s known that the fron- exactly what I was thinking.” top of his class, a talented violinist. volved a tradeoff – the euphoria ten it’s gone within a few weeks, OASIS is founded. tal cortical and temporal lobe re- “When your brain’s not work- He’d also survived four open- for a shot at stability – he wasn’t and the person is back to normal. OASIS strives to maintain gions of the brain are affected by ing right,” Perkins says, “all these heart surgeries. “My mission was quite ready to make. “It feels to the patient, and long-term recovery through low- schizophrenia, the disease’s causes things you depend on your brain to survive,” he says. “His illness took a severe sometimes to the physician treat- dose antipsychotic medication are unknown. There are many to do – to interpret visual stimuli, As schizophrenia set in, Bi- course,” Saade says of Binanay’s ing them, that the patient is and psychotherapeutic interven- theories about causation. One the- what you see and what you hear to nanay began to perceive syn- struggle with recovery. cured,” Perkins says, “or that it tion, with the help, if possible, of ory relates to mitochondrial func- make sense of the world – start to chronicities and coincidences: “I “I think David had a hard time could be just a one-off thing that a client’s family. The most crucial tion, the energy producers in our break down.” would walk outside expecting to coming to terms with the role that happened.” element is the client’s own com- cells. There’s also evidence that the It’s not necessarily the first sign, see my mom, and my mom would medication would play in his life,” Unfortunately, that’s not usu- mitment to recovery. way the brain responds to stress but it’s the defining sign of the ill- drive up,” he says. “That’s really Perkins says, “what he needed to ally the case. And: “It’s critical that it’s may contribute to schizophrenia ness. cool, when that gets firing on all do to maintain a sustained recov- Seventy to 80 percent of those caught early,” Perkins emphasizes. risk. “The whole point is that there cylinders. ery, how he was going to manage.” who recover from a first episode of “The earlier it’s caught, the greater “At different levels, we have lots is a disorder in perception and in- “For me, it was like purpose. It’s a two-way commitment. psychosis will experience a relapse the likelihood of a good outcome, of different theories that are driv- terpretation. Those are the main I’ve always been about purpose.” “Every person who comes in is within a year, Perkins says, and the greater the response to medi- ing our understanding of what things our cortex does; it perceives He can still feel the passion unique, and we have to work with virtually all will relapse within cation, the greater likelihood of might be contributing to risk,” and interprets the world, and that that imbued him, the passion to them to find the strategies that three years. functional recovery, the greater re- Perkins says. “But it’s probably not breaks down.” figure out what it was all about. work best for them,” Perkins says. With each relapse, it generally silience against relapse if it occurs.” the same thing for every person.” It’s a bit like what happens in “I started reading a lot of re- “People have to figure out how takes longer to respond to medica- Next week: The road to recovery ligious texts, the Bible. I would tion and the response is less com-

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In the heart of Carrboro 200 N. Greensboro St. at the corner of Weaver St. 8 THURSDAY, december 8, 2011 The Carrboro Citizen School Briefs As Barnes goes, so goes Carolina Rashkis gets LEGO grant By Eddy Landreth If that is the case, coach Roy tional championships and a mo- If the loss at Kentucky encour- The Rashkis Elementary Second Grade Team was awarded Staff Writer Williams, his staff, the rest of the ment in the East Regional final ages Barnes to go to point guard a Strowd Roses Grant from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pub- team and all the fans who were in Philadelphia against Kentucky Kendall Marshall and demand lic School Foundation to implement LEGO Serious Play in all The best thing to come from cursing and stomping as UNC that is burned into the minds of the ball in future situations, the second-grade classrooms. Students will use Reflection Kits filled North Carolina’s 73-72 loss at failed to seize the moment should even college basketball fans too Tar Heels’ odds of winning the with a variety of LEGO bricks to “build statements” designed to Kentucky is be ecstatic. young to have seen it live. national championship this season prompt them to think in creative and innovative ways. The team that sopho- This team needs someone to The greatest at performing those will grow immensely. will begin implementing the new program in January. more Har- take those kinds of shots. Champi- last-second heroics, of course, was There are plenty of minutes for X the TXT rison Barnes onship teams have a player who is UNC’s Michael Jordan. Although Zeller, John Henson, P.J. Hairston, appeared to fearless. He may not make the shot James Worthy was the dominant Reggie Bullock and all the other Chapel Hill High School students took part in the X the TXT be upset he all the time, but he is ready, willing force on the court that night, Jor- Tar Heels to get their points. But campaign during lunch last Tuesday and Wednesday. Students did not get and never afraid to take it. dan hit the winning jump shot to if you can recall Barnes’ game- added their thumbprints to a banner as a symbol of their promise to take the Barnes has been that kind of give coach Dean Smith his first na- winning shots against Miami and not to text while driving. last shot. player for the Tar Heels during his tional title in 1982. Florida State a year ago, then you The school’s Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) “This is brief career at UNC. Jordan went on to own the have to realize he must be the one chapter held the event. Eddy Landreth a very good Here is the thing about great NBA with his fierce competitive who gets the ball with the clock Dual-language conference team, and this would have been a players: They do not just want the spirit and the talents he developed winding down and Carolina in very big road win for us,” Barnes ball in crucial moments; they de- through countless hours of hard need of a go-ahead bucket. The 10th annual La Cosecha Dual Language Conference took said. “The fact that we couldn’t ex- mand it. work. A collegiate coach from “We weren’t getting the shots place last month in Albuquerque. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City ecute down the stretch is kind of Early in my sports-writing ca- another school once told me Jor- we wanted,” Barnes said. “We’ve Schools had three educators attend the conference: Gradesa Lock- alarming.” reer, I covered Duke’s back-to-back dan was the most fundamentally got to work on getting better hart, McDougle Middle School assistant principal; Crystal Epps, It’s possible I’m reading too national championships in 1991 sound player in the NBA. shots.” Frank Porter Graham Elementary School assistant principal; and much into what Barnes said, but and ’92. Christian Laettner sank Barnes resembles Los Angeles That should begin by getting Kendra Fisher, Carrboro Elementary School AYP specialist. looking at his face as he said it gave big shot after big shot for those Laker Kobe Bryant more than he Barnes the ball, if at all possible, La Cosecha brings together educators, parents, researchers and much greater meaning than the teams. He became furious if any- does Jordan, but that’s OK because with the game on the line. No one community members who support dual-language enrichment words themselves. one else dared take the shot instead Bryant is the successor to Jordan else wearing a Carolina uniform education. The theme of this year’s conference was “strengthening He wanted the ball. I’m con- of him. with his guts and ability to take today is better equipped to get the bridges between our languages and cultures.” vinced of that. The result was consecutive na- and make game-winners. job done. Parent University Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will launch its first Par- ent University program in January. The program provides parents with tools to help children succeed in school and build positive School board welcomes James Barrett relationships with the school system. There will be orientations for parents on Jan. 6 and 9. For a list By Rose Laudicina meeting, along with Mia Bur- Once the pomp and circum- to Rodney Trice, director of the of course offerings and descriptions or to register, visit parentu. Staff Writer roughs, Jamezetta Bedford and stance was completed, it was back instructional services division, chccs.k12.nc.us. For more information about Parent University, Mike Kelley, who were all reelect- to business as usual for the board, who was presenting the recom- email Karen Burns at [email protected] or Kyle Stout at si- CHAPEL HILL – The Chapel Hill- ed. as they turned their energies to the mendations. [email protected] Carrboro City Schools Board of Annetta Streater was also re- evening’s agenda. “And then you throw this at McDougle to compete in mock trial Education had a fresh face joining elected, but was unable to attend Barrett seemed at ease, jump- me for my first board meeting, them at their Dec. 1 meeting, as the meeting and will take the oath ing right in with comments and and now I’m not so sure,” Barrett The second Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tourna- the board prepares to make some of office at a later date. asking questions on the first item joked. ment will take place tomorrow at five locations across the state. important upcoming decisions Not long after being sworn of the night regarding recommen- The board of education also Fourteen teams from 11 schools will be competing, and their regarding the education of the dis- in, Burroughs was chosen unani- dations for approval of new and discussed delaying the expansion scores will be tabulated from all five sites to determine the state trict’s children. mously to replace Bedford as chair revised courses for the 2012-13 of the elementary school dual-lan- champion. McDougle Middle School, representing the Central That fresh face belonged to of the board, after serving this year school year. guage program. The board agreed Region, will compete at the Randolph County Courthouse in newly elected board member as vice chair. Michelle Brownstein “I met you during the super- with the recommendations. Asheboro. James Barrett, who was sworn was chosen unanimously to serve intendent search and you seemed into office at the beginning of the as the board’s vice chair for 2012. like a really nice guy,” Barrett said School Lunch Menus Friday 12/9 Middle and High School: Buffalo Cheese Pizza, Bagel w/Yogurt & Win two tickets! Elementary: Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Sandwich w/Oven Fries, Peanut Butter, Seasoned Green Cheese Quesadilla w/Salsa, Beef- Chicken Tenders, Wheat Roll, Beans, Tossed Salad, Banana, aroni, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Oven Fries Fruited Jell-o Blueberry-Peach Crumble, Fresh Tuesday 12 /13 Middle and High School: Meatball Apple Elementary: Vegetable Lasagna w/ Sub w/Mashed Potatoes, Meatloaf, Middle and High School: Fish Sticks Garlic Bread, BBQ Chicken Sand- Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Wheat w/Wheat Roll & Tater Sauce w/ wich, Spinach Salad, Black Beans, Roll, Seasoned Collard Greens mand olin Ranch Potato Wedges, Penne Pasta Carrot & Broccoli Cup, Pineapple Thursday 12 /15 w/Italian Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Cup, Raisins Elementary: Pollo Guisado con Locally Grown Steamed Broccoli Middle and High School: BBQ Pork Arroz, Hamburger, Fruit & Cheese Monday 12/12 Riblet Sandwich w/Tater Tots, Plate w/Yogurt, Baked Beans, Elementary: Cheese Sticks w/ Beef & Cheese or Bean & Cheese Mixed Vegetables, Blueberry-Peach orange Sauce, Meatball Sub, Chicken Fajita Burrito, Spanish Rice, Seasoned Crumble, Fruit Cocktail Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Baked Black-eyed Peas Middle and High School: Patty Melt Sweet Potato, Rosy Applesauce, Wednesday 12 /14 w/Oven Fries, Sesame Chicken, Fri dec 16 @ cat’s cradle Orange Smiles Brown Rice, Peach Crumble, Baked Elementary: Chicken Pot Pie, with and Sweet Potato stickley brothers phil cook

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his weekend’s Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour of the historic Greenwood neighborhood reminds me of the kindness and generosity of its founder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Paul Green. The creator of many outdoor dramas (symphonic dramas), including The Lost Colony, was kindT enough to host our senior English class in his living room at his 610 Greenwood Road home one evening in 1963, when he talked informally about his life’s work. The Chapel Hill High schoolers in this photo (made with a 1957 twin-lens reflex Rolleicord for the school paper, the Proco- nian) include, left to right, Dan Tracy, Johnny Alcott, Becky Tatum, Myrt Trageser, Dale Sloan and Sandra Bell. Looking back, I realize we Chapel Hill kids took these rich cultural encounters a little too much for granted.

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abbey court surprised and totally delighted Chilton said he told board sewer Bernadette Pelissier said, adding saying it would be nearly impos- about that.” members that the children who that the board wrote something sible to enforce without increasing from page 1 The HRC has until March 1 visit the HRC for services are from page 1 to that effect in response to Car- the workload of staff. to vacate Abbey Court and find also tenants of Abbey Court. rboro officials. “I’m a book lover,” Peggy stemmed from the HRC’s recent another home, and Blau said “They’re going to be at Ab- us to help fund a private sewer line Since the tax is not set to go Murray told the commissioners plans to buy a larger unit at Ab- she’s working to find a new loca- bey Court whether you have an for businesses, where would this into effect until April, Commis- Monday night. “But the situation bey Court to create a day-laborer tion in the same area as Abbey HRC or not, and with the HRC fall?” Jacobs asked. sioner Valerie Foushee said she felt with the parking and book drop- center. The HRC already pro- Court. they’re getting a good level of The municipality Jacobs re- the time frame they had would al- off has made me so angry that I vides a number of services, in- “There may be a very good adult supervision, and we don’t ferred to is the town of Carrboro. low for needed conversations with rarely go.” cluding an afterschool program outcome if I can find a house in know what level of adult super- Last month, the Carrboro Board municipalities about the uses of Murray and other residents in partnership with Scroggs Ele- Carrboro near Abbey Court, a vision they’re getting when the of Aldermen wrote to commis- the tax revenue. told the commissioners that at mentary School, computer class- larger place where we could serve HRC isn’t there,” adding that sioners requesting their help in Also discussed at the Monday present there is a designated five es and a youth soccer program. more, provide more programs, many Abbey Court parents work funding a new sewer line for busi- night meeting were book-drop minute-only parking space in The apartment complex has and day laborers could come in long hours at multiple jobs. nesses on the 100 block of East options for the Orange County front of the library, but that it is a diverse population, with large the mornings,” she said, adding “That argument fell on deaf Main Street. Public Library in Hillsborough. generally occupied for upwards of numbers of Latino and Karen that the HRC needs to find a ears, frankly,” Chilton said. On Aug. 26, a private sewer Residents expressed their dis- 15 minutes. residents, many whom are served home quickly. Once the center moves, those line began to discharge sewage in content with the three options Jacobs said that he would still by programs offered by the “If we don’t, we would have to residents who use the services a parking lot behind these busi- proposed to commissioners at like to pursue the option, con- HRC. Some have argued that bridge our programs doing som- it provides won’t have the same nesses, and while a temporary fix their work session on Oct. 25. sidering it the most cost-effective the decision by the homeowners’ ersaults,” she said. kind of access, he said. “Clearly, was put in place, a permanent fix The options presented were and convenient, but with the association was rooted in racism, Mayor Mark Chilton said he the Human Rights Center has is necessary to keep the businesses, to either provide a drive-by book condition that the commissioners and on Saturday, Occupy Cha- was disappointed by the decision been a very positive influence on especially the two restaurants and drop or a walk-up book drop at revisit the issue at a later date to pel Hill led a peaceful march of the Abbey Court HOA and the neighborhood.” bar on the block, in operation. the handicapped ramp on the side gather more public input. of more than 100 people to the that he’s been helping Blau and Commissioner Alice Gordon of the building or to designate a “It may not be the most satis- complex in protest of the associa- others at the HRC find a new lo- said that she read the list of ap- book drop-only parking space. factory solution,” Jacobs said, “but tion’s decision. cation for the center. He attend- proved activities for the funds as Commissioners decided at we tried to think of everything “It’s an immense pleasure ed the HOA board meeting last examples rather than as a strict the work session that the third and couldn’t. A better solution is … that the town is supporting week, and said members cited in list. of those options was the best and possible, and hopefully we will Abbey Court residents,” Blau their decision liability issues sur- “We certainly made it clear we most cost-effective, with estimat- find it.” said. “I think the residents are rounding the center. would coordinate with towns in ed costs of $150 to $200. The motion to approve the the sales tax, but we didn’t make it However, some residents who parking option with an additional clear how we would collaborate,” came out to speak were skeptical review was passed unanimously.

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Kindergarten and Summer Camps for ages 5 - 12

  r n • Music  and Foreign Language included in tuition e- io   construct are OPEN! • State of the art classroom environments and materials    • The freshest, most nutritious natural foods - lunch & 2 snacks daily during the street reconstruction project   • Learners will take an active part in their educational journey   • Legacy Academy is a partner with all parents    COME TO CARRBORO

    FRIDAY, DEC. 9TH...   Legacy Academy for Children, Chapel Hill    515 East Winmore Avenue    Chapel Hill, NC  27516    Town of Carrboro TREE LIGHTING 919-929-7060      [email protected]      6:00 PM on the lawn of Town Hall.    www.lachapelhill.com            plus    2ND FRIDAY ART WALK   Legacy Academy Chapel Hill provides a developmentally appropriate program that will support    Many local galleries each child as they prepare for academic success. At Legacy Academy our mission is to serve our    children, families, staff and communities in a manner that positively impacts their lives.  and businesses participating.        See 2ndfridayartwalk.com for map and info.       Easy access | Free parking on site or nearby For more information or to order tickets call 929-2787 x201 or go to artscenterlive.org Local businesses need your support! 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