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carrborocitizen.com OCTOBER 14, 2010 u locally owned and operated u Volume IiI No. xXxi Free Carrboro passes on urban deer hunt by Kirk Ross destruction of plants, concerns about she said. The chief also noted that last location, and sterilization – are not ap- Staff Writer the spread of tick-borne illnesses and year only 83 deer were taken during proved under state law. Even if they were, increased risks to motorists. urban archery hunts statewide. Town Manager Steve Stewart cautioned Carrboro — At its meeting Tues- But a review of alternatives called “I have to wonder how big an im- that those options are cost prohibitive day night at Town Hall, the Carrboro into question the effectiveness of ur- pact that has on the deer population.” and would likely not be effective. Cap- Board of Aldermen opted not to pur- ban archery hunts as well as concerns Last year, the Chapel Hill Town turing and euthanizing the deer also was sue a violent end for the town’s rising about safety. Council reserved the option to sign deemed too costly to pursue. deer population and followed the lead At Tuesday’s meeting Carrboro Po- up with the N.C. Fish and Wildlife The board approved a public-infor- of its neighbor to the east by authoriz- lice Chief Carolyn Hutchison told the Commission to hold an urban ar- mation plan to educate residents about ing an educational campaign instead. board she did not think a secure place chery deer hunt. But the town did deer-management methods and asked The board received a follow-up re- could be found to conduct a hunt, not end up applying for a hunt and for the study of a potential ordinance to port on how to control the town’s deer even in areas around UNC’s Carolina instead set up a campaign to educate outlaw feeding deer in the town. population. On April 20, residents North property and Bolin Creek. residents about deer-resistant plants, urged the board to consider ways to “It would be very difficult to estab- repellants and fencing. reduce the population because of the lish a perimeter and keep people safe,” Two other options – capture and re- SEE ALDDERMEN PAGE 7 Community bids farewell Council spars to Rob Hogan over former Heads of tiny disc flowers hide in the cascading library tops of dog fennel. Photo by Ken Moore by Kirk Ross Staff Writer flora By Ken Moore chapel Hill — After rehashing the budget discussion that precipi- tated the closure of the Chapel Hill Elegant dog fennel Museum, the town council this week eautiful, elegant Eupato- debated – and sparred at times – over rium capillifolium. Now the fate of the town-owned building that sounds a lot nicer that housed it. Failing to get what it felt was ad- than “beautiful, elegant equate support from the town, the dog fennel,” doesn’t it? museum’s board of directors decided BThe name dog fennel sounds a last June to shut down after 14 years bit disreputable, and I suspect in operation. An auction of some of the plant was given such an un- its collection was held last week. kind name because it is so very At Monday night’s meeting at common, and unwanted, in fields Town Hall, the council received a report and budget request for the and pastures, where it quickly town’s former library building at establishes itself, occupying space 523 E. Franklin St. The town takes that could be used by the pre- over the property this week and has ferred pasture grasses, feed for already budgeted about $11,000 for cattle and horses. improvements to the building. The leaves of dog fennel Following the museum’s decision, are thin and threadlike, closely Rob Hogan, 1956-2010. Photo courtesy of the hogan family Town Manager Roger Stancil initiat- resembling the lacy foliage of the ed a review of potential cultural and By Susan Dickson didn’t matter ‘bout race, didn’t mat- Hogan lived on Hogan’s Magno- arts programs that could be housed popular herb fennel. The species Staff Writer ter ‘bout education,” said Hogan’s lia View Farm outside of Carrboro, at the building. Stancil asked the epithet, capillifolium, from the cousin Don Basnight. “He moved where the Hogan family has farmed council to approve initial plans for Latin, refers to hair-like leaves. More than 1,000 friends, family easily between the communities. for more than 240 years. The farm use of the building as a cultural-arts As has been described in an ear- members and community residents “He could sell a tree hugger fire- is also home to Rameses, the UNC and community-meeting space and lier Flora story on boneset, the came together on Wednesday to pay wood,” Basnight explained. football team mascot. for the town’s Public Arts Commis- genus name, Eupatorium, is from their respects and bid farewell to Hogan, who turned 54 during a “He just exemplified what it sion to take the lead in developing a longtime local farmer and commu- three-week stay in the hospital, had means to really be attached to where long-term plan for the space. Utility the Greek, honoring Mithridates nity pillar Rob Hogan. been in intensive care after he fell from you were born and to really have a Eupator, King of ancient Pontus. bills, maintenance, basic staffing and The ninth-generation family his tractor on Sept. 15. He had been sense of where you were in the com- other costs were estimated at $95,000 This king of long ago is credited farmer was remembered as a hus- working in the field until 11 p.m. and munity,” said Mary Ayers, who grew through the end of the fiscal year. with discovering that one of the band, father, friend, conservationist missed the last step while climbing up in Calvander and has known the Parks and Recreation director species of Eupatorium was an an- and caregiver who touched the lives down from the tractor, landing with Hogan family as long as she can re- Butch Kisiah told council members tidote against poison, something of many. Those who knew him re- his full weight on his hip. member. “He was a genuine person. that there would need to be a con- those ancient politicos apparently called his willingness to listen, his Complications developed, and And he was so representative of his siderable amount of work to get the needed to have close at hand at persistence, love of jokes and a knack while Hogan’s condition had im- family.” building in shape for public use. Ki- for befriending almost anyone. proved during his stay in the hos- siah said the town would attempt to mealtimes. “There was an inclusiveness about pital, his health deteriorated rapidly SEE HOGAN PAGE 7 develop partnerships with the uni- Delving into the meanings Rob that didn’t matter ‘bout money, last week. versity and the Chapel Hill Histori- of official scientific plant names cal Society, which rents space in the can lead one off into all sorts of building’s basement. time-consuming and interesting School board appoints Hamilton Council member Matt Cza- jkowski said he was taken aback by contemplative adventures. By Susan Dickson would resign effective Sept. 17 be- “Every year, we’ve had new board the cost to the town and said tax- Dog fennel is one of our many cause he was moving out of state. Al- members, and so every year we’ve Staff Writer payers are seeing the consequences native Eupatoriums, that genus though Green had three years left in been slowed down,” said Jamezetta of the failure to strike a deal with in the composite plant family, The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City his term, the appointment is effec- Bedford, who has served on the the museum board. He said he was Schools Board of Education voted tive until the election in November board seven years. “I think because Asteraceae, characterized by also concerned about the rush to 4-2 last week to appoint former 2011, in accordance with state law. of the different situation and the countless heads of tiny disc flow- use the space primarily for cultural board member Jean Hamilton to With the board in the process of different factors and details here, ers, arranged in dome-shaped purposes and asked that the council the vacant seat on the board, stray- searching for a new superintendent that the board and the citizens and configurations like the easily rec- “step back” and launch a more thor- ing from its usual practice of mak- due to Superintendent Neil Pedersen’s the children would be better served ough review to find the best use for ognized Joe-pye weed and, more ing appointments from a pool of upcoming retirement next June, the moving forward with appointing the facility. commonly, flat-top configurations applicants. majority of board members said they Jean Hamilton.” like the pretty blue ageratum and Hamilton fills the seat left by would prefer to choose a former board the distinctive white-flowered board member Joe Green, who member because of the time it takes a SEE COUNCIL PAGE 3 boneset and the several spe- announced in September that he new member to get up to speed. SEE SCHOOL BOARD PAGE 7 cies of thoroughworts that are commonly noticed on roadsides these days. Expanding repertoires of assistance recently . . . Until two years ago, no place in SEE FLORA PAGE 10 By Valarie Schwartz the Triangle provided this train- ing. Then a local couple founded Assistance dogs have come a Eyes Ears Nose and Paws (EENP) long way since the days when they in Carrboro. They find the pup- only led the blind. Today they pies, recruit the volunteer puppy inside can be trained to detect a danger- parents, provide weekly training ous shift in the blood-sugar level (after an intensive weekend-long County manager explains of their human partner, bring the training) and pair each trained dog sales-tax use medical kit when needed or, if their with a client living within a two- partner becomes groggy or unre- and-a-half hour radius. See page 6 sponsive, use the telephone to get “The closer they are, the bet- assistance. ter service they’re able to get,” said index That’s only some of what they Maria Ikenberry, executive direc- can do for diabetics. Dogs can gain tor of EENP. “Our puppy parents Music ...... 2 long repertoires of abilities to assist tend to be quite close – Chapel News ...... 3 all manner of disabled humans. Hill, Carrboro and Durham.” That House Calls ...... 4 But they have to be trained as helps ensure the parents make it to Community ...... 5 puppies. And after training with the end of the 18-month-long com- Opinion ...... 6 their “puppy parents,” the people mitment. Obituaries ...... 7 they will assist need training. The Classifieds ...... 9 closer, geographically, all of this Deb Cunningham and Maria Ikenberry of Ears, Eyes, Nose and Paws with a phone Water Watch ...... 10 happens, the better the outcome. SEE RECENTLY PAGE 5 that assistance dogs learn to use. Photo by valarie schwartz 2 thursday, october 7, 2010 The Carrboro Citizen

music calendar spotlight : school of seven bells thursday oct 14 Cat’s Cradle: Perpetual Groove, Kite To The Moon. 9:30pm. $15/18 The Cave: EARLY: Tim Stambaugh. $17.99 LATE: Anna Rose Beck, Am- ber Dutton, Darien Crossley. $5 City Tap: Marc Brown. 7pm Durham Bulls Athletic Park: CMT Tour 2010 General Store Cafe: Jazzbeau. Jessee’s Coffee and Bar: Tom Maxwell, Ben Barden. 8pm. Free School of Seven Bells will perform at Local Local 506: Lonnie Walker, Future- 506 on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 p.m. birds, Jonny Corndawg. 9pm. $8 The band was born when Benjamin Curtis con- Memorial Hall: The Mariinsky nected with sisters Alejandra and Claudia Deheza in Orchestra. 8pm 2004 while their bands, Secret Machines and On-Air Nightlight: Aden Darity, Henbrain, railroad earth Library!, were on tour. Dan Mac and the Bullet. 9:30pm Cat’s Cradle In 2006, a tour with Blonde Redhead put School of friday oct 15 Saturday, October 23 Seven Bells on the map. Their ghostly debut, Alpin- Caffe Driade: Humble Tripe. 8pm isms, gives the impression that the three seasoned musicians have taken up residence in a dizzying Cat’s Cradle: Sara Bareilles, Greg Cat’s Cradle: We Are Scientists, The Cave: EARLY: Louise Bendall, Nightlight: Caltrop, Fin Fang fantasy world, moving freely within the realm of Laswell, Holly Conlan. 8pm. Sold out. The Twin Tigers, Rewards. 9pm. Lynne Blakey, Ecki Heins, Harmonica Foom, Ritual. 10pm Carolina Inn: Big Fat Gap. 5pm $12/14 Bob, Near Blind James LATE: June pickpockets and dreamers to compose a soundtrack 157 East: Willie Painter Band. according to their own odd, beautiful logic. The Cave: EARLY: Shannon Local 506: Light Pollution, Prince Star 10pm. $5/7 The trio’s music transcends the usual genre restric- O’Connor, Aiden Dale LATE: Mid- Rama. 9pm. $8/10 City Tap: 15-501. 7pm Open Eye Cafe: Justin Johnson. tions, with elements of dream-pop and Afrobeat. way Charmers, The Gunslingers, All 157 East: Room to Breathe. General Store Cafe: Tony Galiani Howlers. $8 9:30pm. $5/7 Band. 7pm saturday oct 23 And while the sound is full of tensions, the resulting ArtsCenter: NC Songwriters Co- songs are effortlessly cohesive and insidiously catchy. City Tap: Jack Maverick and His monday oct 18 Jessee’s Coffee and Bar: Mul- Wild Rebels. 7pm Sarah Shook. op Competition. 8pm. $10 Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The Cat’s Cradle: Los Campesinos! tiples, Black Swamp Bootleggers. 10pm Caffe Driade: Red Right Return. show starts at 9:30 p.m. with Active Child opening. Johnny Foreigner. 9pm. $15 8pm. Free General Store Cafe: Lonesome 8pm The Cave: LATE: Chris Castle, Local 506: Faun Fables. 9:30pm. Heart. 8pm. $5 Cat’s Cradle: Railroad Earth. 9pm. Womack Family Band. 10pm. $5 $8/10 Jessee’s Coffee and Bar: Once $20/23 MOVIEs Local 506: Woven Bones, Frankie Nightlight: Doug McCombs and Future Kings, Darien. 8pm. Free and David Daniell, Savage Knights. 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General Store Cafe: Leroy Sav- at 2 & 4:15 p.m.; It’s Kind of a Funny work; The Town; Red saturday oct 16 Active Child. 9:30pm. $10/12 8pm age and Sidetrack. 8pm. $6 Story, nightly at 7:10 & 9:20 p.m., 157 East: She Bop. 10pm Cat’s Cradle: Guided By Voices, Nightlight: Fan-Tan, Simple, The Harry’s Market: See No Weevil. Saturday and Sunday matinees at The Varsity Sweet Apple. 9:15pm. Sold out. 123 E. Franklin St., 967-8865 Caffe Driade: Off the Road Band. Lovetones. 9:30pm 7pm. Free 2:10 & 4:20 p.m.; Hatchet 2, nightly 8pm 157 East: Johnny Orr. 9:30pm. Free The Cave: EARLY: Burke LATE: Jessee’s Coffee and Bar: Piner- at 7:20 & 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Eat Pray Love; Going the Distance; Cat’s Cradle: Pharoahe Monch, Salt to Bitters, Twilighter, Puritan oss. 8pm. Free Sunday matinees at 2:20 & 4:30 p.m. Toy Story 3 wednesday oct 20 Rodeo. 9pm. $7 Boot Camp Clik, Skyzoo, The Away Local 506: L In Japanese Dance Team. 9:30pm. $20/23 Cat’s Cradle: Matt and Kim, Don- City Tap: Guilty Pleasures. 7pm Chelsea Theater Party Timberlyne, 1129 Weaver Dairy nis. 9:30pm. Sold out. Davis Quick. 10pm durham’s historic movie palace The Cave: EARLY: Great Big Gone Nightlight: Brett Harris, Keegan Road, 968-3005 LATE: Pinche Gringo, Mermaids, The The Cave: LATE: Wenberg, Cole General Store Cafe: Blue Side film schedule october 15-21 DeWitt, Impossible Hair. 9:30pm Waiting for Superman; Never Let Conquerors. $8 and Underwood, Fast Heart Mart. Up Band. Big John Shearer. 8pm. $5 never let me go Nightly at 7 & 9:15pm Jessee’s Coffee and Bar: Little Open Eye Cafe: George Tisdale. 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County shifts lic Works Department. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday- Residents may also request delivery of Early voting County launches conservation focus Early voting opened today Friday, Oct. 25-29 from 9 a.m. sales-tax site leaves for gardens or compost piles by calling to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 30 The Orange County Board of Commission- the Public Works Department at 969-5100. (Thursday) at three locations in Orange County launched a ers on Tuesday said that because of the lack Orange County. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Morehead Plan- new website last week to help edu- of conservation trust funds, the county should Chapel Hill tops Carrboro Residents who are cate voters on the Sales and Use focus on the maintenance and accessibility of etarium — 250 It may be trivial to some, but members of registered to vote Tax Referendum. The website also properties it already owns rather than the ac- E. Franklin St., the Chapel Hill Town Council are celebrat- can do so at any provides feedback to public ques- quisition of properties. Chapel Hill ing a 52-36 victory over the Carrboro Board of one of the sites. tions on the referendum for a one- The county’s Lands Legacy Program, ad- M o n d a y - Aldermen in the WCHL Quiz Bowl held last If you are not quarter cent sales-tax increase. opted by the board 10 years ago, seeks to Friday, Oct. week at The ArtsCenter. A sample of the ac- registered and Information on the referendum protect the county’s most critical natural and 18-22 from 9 tion and comments by both towns’ mayors are can provide VOTE is available on the Orange County cultural resources through conservation or ac- a.m. to 5 p.m.; available on the station’s website at 1360wchl. proof of resi- website, orangecountync.gov/sal- quisition. In a work session, the board reviewed Saturday, Oct. com/detailswide.html?id=16127 dency, you can estax . The website includes links the program’s two-year action plan, which rec- 23 from 9 a.m. Thanks to Chapel Hill’s victory, a donation register and vote to sample ballots, tax rates for sur- ommends a number of priority projects for H to 1 p.m.; Mon- will be made in town’s name to UNC’s LG- at the site. For rounding counties and answers to maintenance, including a park in Bingham day-Friday, Oct. BTQ Center. more information on frequently asked questions. Township, the Seven-Mile Creek Preserve near forms and procedures for 25–29 from 9 a.m. to Hillsborough and others. Players declared ineligible one-stop voting, visit the board of 5 p.m. (No voting on Satur- Dem breakfast Staff will return to the board at a future elections site at www.co.orange. day, Oct. 30) UNC football student-athletes Greg Little The Orange County Demo- meeting for further review of the plan. nc.us/elect/onestop.asp • Seymour Senior Center — and Robert Quinn were declared permanently cratic Party is sponsoring its 21st Dates and times for early 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel ineligible, according to a decision this week by annual Orange County Demo- Halloween plans voting are: Hill the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff. cratic breakfast this Saturday from to be announced * Board of Elections Office — Monday-Friday, Oct. 18-22 The university declared both student-athletes in- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Carolina 208 S. Cameron St., Hillsborough from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Chapel Hill and UNC officials will an- eligible due to violations of NCAA agent-benefits, Club, at the intersection of Ridge Thursday-Friday, Oct. 14-15 Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; nounce their plans for the annual Hallow- preferential-treatment and ethical-conduct rules. Road and Stadium Drive. Reser- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday- Monday-Friday, Oct. 25-29 een celebration on Franklin Street at a news According to the facts submitted by the univer- vations and tickets are available at Friday, Oct. 18-22 from 9 a.m. from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, conference Friday at 3 p.m. at Top of the Hill sity, the total value of the benefits is approximately ocdplegislativebreakfast.com to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct 23 Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Restaurant. After years of rapidly expanding $4,952 for Little and $5,642 for Quinn. attendance, in the past few years the town has Little accepted diamond earrings and travel try to open the building, but to cil members Czajkowski and re-themed the event as a more locally focused accommodations for the Bahamas, Washing- council just budget enough “to keep the Laurin Easthom voting against celebration, resulting in a reduction of crowds. ton, D.C. and two trips to Miami, among other from page 1 lights on” while soliciting input the proposal. benefits. Quinn accepted two black-diamond on what to do with it. In other action Monday Leaf collection in Chapel Hill watches, a pair of matching earrings and travel Several council members That brought a strong objec- night the council: Chapel Hill will begin its annual leaf col- accommodations for a trip to Miami, among defended their decision to offer tion from Mayor Mark Klein- • approved new bicycle- lection on Monday and continue it through other benefits. temporary help to the museum schmidt, who said that the facility requirements for new late February. Residents may place loose leaves The school also dismissed Marvin Austin while a new performance agree- building was paid for by the developments, including the and pine straw that are free of limbs and debris from the football program for violations of ment was drafted – a move the public with the expectation that requirement that multi-family at the curb. Another option is to place leaves NCAA agent-benefits, preferential-treatment museum board rejected. it be used for community pur- developments provide at least in 30-gallon brown-paper yard-waste bags or and ethical-conduct rules. Council member Penny poses, and the prudent thing to one bicycle parking spot for ev- yard-waste roll carts or other rigid containers At a press conference Monday, coach Butch Rich said she did not think the do would be to get it ready for ery four units; for year-round curbside collection (on Thurs- Davis offered an apology for the violations. museum had a good business public use as soon as possible. • accepted a $75,000 Na- days for residents with Monday garbage ser- “As head football coach, it is clearly my respon- plan. Rich said regardless of Kleinschmidt said the plans tional Recreation Trails grant vice and on Fridays for residents with Tuesday sibility to be in charge of the football program,” what happened, the town has being discussed are temporary to replace the Battle Branch garbage service). Crews cannot collect yard Davis said. “To help educate the players and to to move forward. and the council will likely hold Trail’s main pedestrian bridge waste in plastic bags because most plastic bags help educate their parents…. I personally want to “My biggest concern is that a full review of uses during next near Glendale Drive and Sandy are not compostable and do not comply with apologize to the chancellor, the Board of Trustees we maintain the building,” she year’s budget discussions. Creek Trail; and yard-waste disposal requirements at the Or- and our faculty. I want to apologize to our alums said. “This is not about a 20-year • accepted a grant to begin ange County Landfill. Yard-waste roll carts and our supporters for having to go through this.” may be purchased for $43 each from the Pub- Stancil said the town could plan. This is about getting the work on Morgan Creek Trail, eliminate some program costs building ready for use by the peo- which is designed to be a 10-foot- but that it would take about ple of Chapel Hill,” Kleinschmidt wide concrete trail that will allow $75,000 through the end of said. “A ‘keeping-the-lights-on ap- pedestrian and bicycle traffic to SUBSCRIPTIONS the fiscal year next June to proach’ is irresponsible.” continue from the current termi- The Carrboro Citizen is free to pick up at our many keep the building in shape for After the discussion, the nus of the Fan Branch Trail at locations throughout Carrboro, Chapel Hill, use by the public. council authorized adding Culbreth Road, west to the Car- Pittsboro and Hillsborough. 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Paid for by Orange County Government. 4 THURSDAY, october 14, 2010 Community The Carrboro Citizen Calendar House Calls THURSDAY OCT 14 tance dogs. Maple View Agricul- NCCAR Celebration — Practicing family physicians from the UNC Wilson Library — Lecture tural Center, 3501 Dairyland Rd., Four independent films show Department of Family Medicine have teamed up by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Espitia. 3pm. eenp.org the complex issues of adoption, with The Carrboro Citizen to bring you a weekly Pleasants Family Assembly with music by Mary Gauthier Room, 5pm, Free monday OCT 18 and Tania Elizabeth Chapman feature responding to your questions about Adult Book Group — Cha- Head and Shoulders — By F. Building, Rm 125, 9am/films $10, health and medicine. Send your questions or pel Hill Public Library. “The 7pm/music $15 Scott Fitzgerald to be presented Seven Daughters of Eve: The comments to [email protected] by OdysseyStage Readers science that reveals our genetic Robin and Linda Williams — To perform at Community Theatre at Lunch, ArtsCenter ancestry,” by Bryan Sukes, 7pm, This week we respond to what else is going on in reframed thinking about 11:30am, $5. odysseystage.org 969-2028 Church of Chapel Hill, 7:30pm, $20/25. communitychurchcon- questions about aging and your life to get a sense of your meal choices. There FRIDAY OCT 15 WCOM Time Out — Mi- certs.org diabetes. how big a problem this are so many wonderful Contra Dance — Music by chelle Lozano Vilegas to discuss might be and what might and healthy ways to pre- the Dream Act, 5pm, WCOM Dance - Participatory Dear HOUSE Calls, I Leva, Knicely, Head and Lloyd. be the cause. We hope pare food. Thinking about Carrboro Century Center, 8pm, 103.5FM Ballroom — Seymour Senior am getting older and I’ve you’ll have that conver- the wonderful fresh and $8. csda-dance.org Center, 2551 Homestead Road, noticed I don’t like visiting tuesday OCT 19 fourth and fifth Thursdays, sation with your family local ingredients available Living Dead in Denmark — friends and family as much Orchestra Concert — 7-9:30pm, $2, 968-2070 doctor. can really open up your By Qul Nguygen. The ArtsCen- CHHS and Culbreth MS Orches- as I used to. Is this normal Carrboro DanceJam — palate. Sometimes it just ter, 8pm. artscenterlive.org tra, 7:30pm. hanestheatre.org or should I be concerned? Dear HOUSE Calls, Freestyle dance, Balanced Move- takes a little more thought Fast Break Breakfast — I was recently diagnosed Wednesday OCT 20 ment Studio, 304 W. Weaver Because you’re asking, and a little more plan- Benefiting UNC’s Cancer Re- with diabetes. I’m 40 years search and Treatment Programs Candidate Rally — Meet the St., upstairs. First Fridays, 8pm. you’re probably con- ning. Maybe you met with 968-8776 old and was raised on with Roy Williams and Brad Democratic Candidates running cerned, so it gets our someone who is experi- for re-election, 7:30pm, Fear- Shag Dancing — Every Mon- meat and potatoes. I am Daugherty. 7:30am, Center attention. This could be enced in nutritional coun- Court at Dean Smith Center. rington Barn. day, beginner class at 7pm, dance overweight, but I did lose 5 related to difficulty with seling, such as a dietician or unclineberger.org/events Letter Writing Night — at 9pm. Free lesson first Monday pounds since my diagnosis hearing, depression or diabetes educator, which Green Central — Green letters to political prisoners, of the month, General Store one month ago. I wanted Cafe, Pittsboro, 6pm something else. If you is part of diabetes care. trade show and home tour. Internationalist Books, 7pm. to let you and your readers internatioalistbooks.org are having trouble hear- Maybe they helped you CCCC, Chatham County Cam- Ongoing know that the diet that I ing, which is common as open up the word in terms pus, Pittsboro, 5pm. cccc.edu/ thursday OCT 21 Cancer Support — Support was given is OK. My family green/celebration people get older, that of a healthy diet. It sounds IFC Meeting — The annual groups for cancer patients and doctor told me that I even meeting and potluck will be held their families. cornucopiahouse. can make social situa- like this was less of a fad saturday OCT 16 org had more choices than ever. Mural Trolley Tour — Led in the Fellowship Room, United tions uncomfortable or diet and more of a change by artist Michael Brown. The Church of Chapel Hill, 6pm. Compassionate Friends less fun. If you are feeling Thank you for sharing, in the way you think about tour begins and ends at Framer’s Reservations: 929-6480, ext 15 — Free self-help support for more withdrawn, down and congratulations for food, which is the way you Market and Gallery and includes Trauma of War Lecture — all adults grieving the loss of or depressed or have less 5 pounds of weight loss. a child or sibling. Evergreen can really sustain a healthy a day of family activities at Delivered by Dr Gary Bowen, energy, you may not want Lifestyle changes are lifestyle. It is so wonderful Rams Plaza with a live Jazz band United Methodist Church, third “The Trauma of War: Effects of to be out with people. critical for the success- (sponsored by Bailey’s Sports the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars on Mondays, 7-8:30pm. 967-3221, to think of this as a blessing. Grill), food and entertainment. the U.S. Military and Their Fami- chapelhilltcf.org For people at any age, but ful treatment of diabetes. Thank you for sharing that 10am, $25, 929-7137 lies,” Seymour Center, 2:30pm, Hand In Hand Exhibit especially older people, With enough healthy blessing with us. Hike/Bikeathon — Annual Free, 968-202 at the Carrboro Branch depression can lead to weight loss, usually from Justin Lord Coleman Benefit Carolina Mountain Dul- Library — A multimedia social isolation. But social diet and exercise, many House Calls is a weekly exhibition featuring the work of NC Botanical Gardens, 12pm. cimers Meeting — Carol isolation can also lead to people can work with column by Dr. Adam Gold- justincoleman.org eight local artists who are lend- Woods Retirement Community, depression. 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ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES — Meet Sylvester! This adorable tuxedo kitty is around 2 years old and looking for a new place to call home. He’s a handsome and well-behaved boy, who enjoys lounging, people watching and, of course, plenty of petting! He’s low maintenance and easy to please. And most importantly, he knows the value of appreciating the small things in life. Sylvester will be a loyal and grateful addition to a very lucky family. Fall in love with him at Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill. You can also see him and other adoptable animals online at www.co.orange. nc.us/animalservices/adoption.asp The Carrboro Citizen Community THURSDAY, october 14, 2009 5 Briefs Rabies clinic The last low-cost rabies vaccination clinic of 2010 will be held Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Animal Services Center at 1601 Eu- banks Road in Chapel Hill. The vaccination fee is $10. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Animals that may be nervous or unsettled should be kept in a vehicle for their vaccination. Sat: 7am-Noon • Wed: Now open 3:30-6:30pm To date, more than 800 vaccinations have been given this year at Southern Village open 3:30-6:30pm the county’s low-cost vaccinations. Burn Center reunion What’s at Market? The N.C. Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospitals will host its 18th Check out what’s at the Carrboro annual Celebration of Life burn survivors’ reunion this Saturday Year-Round Farmers’ Market . . . from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Con- tinuing Education in Chapel Hill. The event, which is free and open New Item this Week: SWISS CHARD, to the public, offers survivors a chance to come together to share their kale, acorn squash, cheese squash, edamame, muscadines, stories of struggle, recovery and hope. It also will feature a talk given shiitake mushrooms, hot and sweet peppers, apples, okra, by motivational speaker Susan Lugli, a burn survivor herself and au- figs, watermelons, zinnias, celosia, sunflowers, lilies, toma- thor of the book Just Get Over It! We All Have a Choice. For more toes, melons, corn, potatoes, beans, onions, swiss chard, information, call 966-3693 or go to ncjayceeburncenter.org garlic, sweet potatoes, potted herbs and veggie starters, summer squash, zucchini, eggs, parsley, purslane, sun-dried Reporters, editors to discuss ‘race beat’ tomatoes, cornmeal, lettuce, arugula, wheat flour, garlic, Five acclaimed reporters and editors will discuss the American civ- Open House salad mixes (spicy and non), fresh herbs, pecans, meats like il rights movement and covering the “race beat” today (Thursday) on goat, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, buffalo, and various specialty the UNC campus. “The Race Beat: History and Legacy” will begin Cornucopia officially welcomed the community to its new facility at 5517 meats like liverwurst, bologna, hotdogs, etc, cow’s and goat’s Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. this month with an open house and ribbon- at 5:30 p.m. in the Carroll Hall auditorium. milk cheeses, breads, doughnuts, tortes, pies, cakes, jams, cutting. Donor Robert Faucher (second from left) cuts the ribbon with relishes, local beer, and more! The event features the co-authors of the Pulitzer Prize-winning assistance from (from left) Joe Wagner of the architect firm Perkins & Will book The Race Beat, Hank Klibanoff and Gene Roberts. Klibanoff, in Durham, donor Raymond Eyes of Connecticut, Cornucopia President former managing editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and for- and CEO Mary Lawrence and contractor Ken Huff. Information on the mer deputy managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, will mod- new facility and programs is available at cancersupport4u.org. erate the panel. Roberts, former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer and former managing editor of the New York Times, will be a panel- ist along with Hodding Carter, UNC professor of public policy and Chili and Salsa Cookoff former editor of the Delta Democrat Times, Joe Cumming, former Get your entry in for the Hillsborough/Orange County Atlanta bureau chief for Newsweek and Moses J. Newson, former ex- Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff buzz + cool stuff ecutive editor of the Baltimore Afro-American and former reporter at set for Oct. 30. mill tv + contests the Tri-State Defender. Contestants are invited to bring a sample of their best chili, mill with or without beans, vegetarian or with meat, or fresh salsa to Center marks 10 years the Cardinal State Bank location at 237 S. Churton St. There’s The Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County will a $10 entry fee for chili or salsa or $15 for both. First and sec- host a 10th birthday celebration and gala on Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 8 ond prize will be awarded for each, along with a People’s Choice blog. p.m. at Top of the Hill’s Great Room. award decided by tasters. The event also will feature music, games The gala, presented by Molly Maid and the Ms. Molly Foundation, and entertainment for kids, costume contests and a decorated will feature a silent auction, a live auction and live music by the Ken booth for each entry. Broun Jazz Trio. Money raised from ticket sales, the raffle and the silent The event benefits the Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Health and live auctions will directly benefit FVPC, which served more than Care. For more information or to enter, visit hillsboroughcham- 800 clients in 2009. For more information, visit fvpcoc.org. ber.com or call 732-8156. carrborocitizen.com/mill

recently mals were initially allowed. By local search-and-rescue team. to do administrative work,” until it’s time for them to go ly slated to be held at the Hogan’s the time she was 12, the rules There Cunningham learned Ikenberry said. Cunningham’s and you have to let go,” Ayls- Magnolia View Farm. But due to from page 1 were relaxed and her persis- the power of the partnership dream turned out to be big worth explained. “It’s easier the tragic accident and resulting tence paid off with a puppy she between human and dog. enough for both of them. than you think; but that’s not death of Rob Hogan, it will now Ikenberry didn’t intend to named Fenner. “We searched 300 acres of Now they spend their days to say it’s not poignant and a take place at the newly opened get into the assistance-dog When Cunningham went land for a person I couldn’t find, recruiting puppy partners, pup- little painful.” Maple View Farms Agricultural business, but when her partner, off to college, her father insist- but Fenner could,” she said. pies and clients from their office The graduation ceremony at Center on Dairyland Road from Deb Cunningham, discovered ed that Fenner go with her. When Cunningham learned on Lloyd Street. the end, when puppy parents 3 to 6 p.m. this Sunday. Barbe- that this was a way she could Fenner followed her around about the training at Canine Gretchen Aylsworth has hand over a well-trained dog to cue, home-baked desserts, live make her career dreams come campus and (more persis- Companions for Independence, been a puppy parent several a client in need, helps a lot. music by The Bluegrass Experi- true while providing a means tence) was eventually allowed and of the absence of an assis- times. “Deb is a good teacher “It was the most joyful mo- ence, hayrides and a hay-bale to continue living in this com- into all classrooms except tance-dog program in the Tri- who tells you all you need to ment,” Aylsworth said. “We maze are among the fun ele- munity, Ikenberry volunteered computer labs, libraries and angle, she knew starting such know. If you just listen to her, it could be proud of what we had ments of a great family outing. to begin the 501(c)(3) process the dining hall. After she and a program was what she was will be fine,” she says. done and what the dog had See: eenp.org for more de- during the year Cunningham Ikenberry moved back here intended to do. As to the fear most people done; and happy for the person tails and advance ticket rates. trained in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Ikenberry’s hometown, While she learned the train- would have of falling in love getting the dog.” Cunningham grew up in Cunningham and Fenner, a ing side of it, Ikenberry started with the puppy: “It’s very A fundraising event at which Valarie Schwartz can be Rolla, Mo, the youngest child shepherd/Lab mix, had their learning the business side. “I much like having a foster child the community can learn more reached at 923-3746 or valar- in a large family where no ani- first formal training with a realized the need for someone that you love as best you can about the program was original- [email protected]

Stay in control of your diabetes. first annual battle of the bands I have diabetes Join the Orange County Diabetes under control. Self-Management Education Program to get sun, oct. 24 the support and information you need to manage your diabetes. Noon-6pm Medication Monitoring The program includes individual and group classes to help you learn more about: Southern Village on the Green • Diabetes Market Street, Chapel Hill • Fitness and Nutrition Information Nutrition Physical Activity Prevention • Controlling Blood Sugar (A1C Levels) advance tickets (by 10/16): • Managing Medications • Diabetes-Related Health Problems Adults: $10 H Child (10 & under) $3 Orange County Family (4 tickets): $20 Call to learn more: DiabetesSelf-Management Education Program 919-245-2381 at the door: Adults: $12 www.orangecountync.gov/health/dsme.asp

Open to Orange County residents (age 18+) with type 2 diabetes. H Child (10 & under) $5 An Orange County Health Department Program Services provided by Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and other qualified health care professionals. Family (4 tickets): $24 join orange county partnership for young children Earl for an incredible day competition between youth & adult/college bands! McKee H Vote by applause H Music and Fun! $1/vote or $5/6 votes District 2 H Food! County Commissioner H Door Prizes! H T-Shirts for sale! I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for the District 2 seat for Orange County Commissioners. dining: Chef Clark’s Famous Fritters, Only Burger, Penalty Early Voting begins October 14, 2010 at these locations and times: Box Dogs, and Southern Village Restaurants All proceeds to support nonprofit organization, Orange County Partner- Orange County Board of Elections - 208 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough ship for Young Children’s programs: Smart Start Early Childhood Educa- 10/14 & 10/15 = 9am-5pm tion, Child Health and Early Intervention, Family Support, More at Four, 10/18-22 = 9am-5pm 10/23 = 9am-1pm and The Healthy Kids Campaign. join us on facebook! 10/25-29 = 9am-5pm 10/30 = 9am-1pm Seymour Senior Center - 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill 10/18-22 = 12pm-7pm 10/23 = 9am-1pm 10/25-29 = 12pm-7pm 10/30 = 9am-1pm COMMUNITY RADIO When you aren’t reading Morehead Planetarium - 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill your Citizen, how do you 10/18-22 = 9am-5pm 10/23 = 9am-1 pm Support know what’s going on in 10/25-29 = 9am-5pm 10/30 = Closed local town? Please remember to take advantage of Early Voting. Listen to community radio! All citizens in Orange County vote for the District 2 seat. biz WCOM 103.5 FM, your community radio station! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Earl McKee Listen online at wcomfm.org 6 THURSDAY, october 14, 2010 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen How private is your ‘private’ Since 2007 medical Your Communityj Newspaper information? Locally Owned & Operated Sarah Preston

Do you know who’s peeking at for the record your private medical information? Who do you think should be? Obviously, all of us expect Let’s do this that our doctors will have access Compared to a lot of places, we’re getting to this information as well as just a small taste of the bitter fruit of the Citi- pharmacists and other essential zens United decision. health care personnel. Thanks, however, to the implementation Elsewhere, some of the most vile, blatant of the state pharmaceutical da- lies and jingoistic language is pouring non- tabase in 2007 – something that stop out of every media outlet available. was authorized and created by This should be no surprise, given that the state legislature in 2005 – we’re passing through a truth-optional, up- there are many government offi- is-down, heads-is-tails era. Anyone who cials who may troll through our How the sales tax would be used pharmaceutical records. thought the information explosion of the For instance, the N.C. De- past couple of decades would somehow make Frank W. Clifton Jr. Library services are an impor- be reduced to balance budgets. The partment of Health and Human politics smarter doesn’t understand one whit tant quality-of-life issue. Famed au- fact is that economic-development Services already has access to the about the dynamics of American elections. Nov. 2, Orange County voters thor Alex Haley was credited with efforts must go forward if there is to database and so does the State Glance through a cavalcade of ye olde po- have an opportunity to express their saying, “You can gauge the char- be a more diversified tax base other Bureau of Investigation. The stat- litical cartoons and you’ll see that the rough opinion on whether to enact a one- acter of a community by its public than residential properties to sup- ed legislative intent for the data- libraries.” Chapel Hill and Orange port future public services. base was to improve health care and tumble is hardwired into our system. quarter percent local-option sales and use tax. County have great libraries. Ex- Educational funding is going to and treatment services and pre- That’s why it is so annoying to hear all the If the tax is approved by vot- tending those services within Or- face further reductions as the N.C. vent deaths caused by overdoses, tut-tutting by the supposedly wise old birds ers, revenues it generates will be ange County so other residents may General Assembly deals with major particularly overdoses of pain of Washington over the lack of bipartisan- dedicated for the next five years benefit is the challenge. shortfalls to the state budget. Li- medication. It was argued that ship. That term, friends, is an oxymoron and, to education, economic develop- Emergency medical services (am- brary services and emergency med- doctors could use the database these days, a total pipe dream. ment, library services and emer- bulance and emergency responders) ical response times are not going to help identify a person with gency medical services. At the end may only be a concern if you need to improve without new resources real chronic pain problems versus We’re quite sure that there are black-tie of that five year period, the county them. At that point, they are vital. and these services must compete someone struggling with addic- events throughout this land in which the lion commissioners will evaluate the Orange County is working to im- with human-service needs within tion. However, the pharmaceu- lays down with the lamb, but really now, this effectiveness of these efforts and prove this service and ambulance the county budget process. tical database goes well beyond is a scrap, and as Ibsen put it, “You should consider how best to obligate these response times. Partnering with the On Nov. 2, Orange County that limited purpose. Indeed, it never wear your best trousers when you go revenues going forward. In order to towns’ fire and police departments, voters have an opportunity to ex- contains information about pre- scriptions filled by millions of out to fight for freedom and truth.” track the use of these funds, a sepa- the sheriff’s office and local volun- press their opinion on whether to rate budgeting process is being de- teer firefighters’ efforts are being enact a one-quarter cent sales and North Carolinians to treat any- Still, we have it on good information that veloped that will provide a specific pursued to improve response times, use tax. The outcome of that vote thing from chronic pain to breast despite all the polls and prognostications and accounting of the receipt and use of but improved equipment and man- can help develop a broader prop- cancer to depression. the overwhelming amount of money flowing funds received. power are essential to that effort. erty tax base, provide improved Protecting people’s health is into this race, election officials are going to These are difficult economic During these most difficult technology within older schools, certainly an excellent objective; go ahead and hold a vote. times for everyone in Orange economic times, an argument can enhance emergency response times but the legislature’s concern is belied by the fact that when Starting today (Thursday, Oct. 14) the County. Over the years, we have be made to delay these needs and and improve library services for been insulated from dramatic tighten the county’s budget. This county residents. the legislation was passed, the polls are open for early voting. You can read variances in our local economy. fiscal year, we have done just that. The decision will rest with those SBI was given authority to troll where, when and how on page three of this This is no longer true. We live in There are fewer county em- individuals who vote in this local through the database. Now to newspaper. a great region of North Carolina. ployees today than one year ago. referendum. add further cause for concern, And, at last check, there are still plans for However, we are part of a global Almost every county department If you do vote, you must vote on local law-enforcement agen- a nationwide Election Day on Nov. 2. This economy and subject to a variety and service saw either a reduction this specific issue, which is listed cies want access to these private of issues and realities beyond our in staffing, a reduced budget fund- near the end of the ballot, to have medical records. in total disregard to the hundreds of millions local control. ing level or a reduction in service your vote counted. Late this summer, the N.C. spent on advertising by wealthy financiers, While education remains a top levels provided, or a combination If you vote a straight-party tick- Sheriffs Association announced mysterious front groups and corporate titans priority in Orange County, eco- of all three. et, you must also vote on this item its intention to seek legislation aimed at making you hate and/or fear some- nomic development and creation County employees are doing separately if you want your vote adding sheriffs’ offices to the one you might have voted for. of meaningful private-sector em- a great job responding to public counted. list of government entities that have access to the pharmaceuti- This year’s predominate strategy, if you ployment opportunities along with need, but reductions are being felt Your vote is important. Regard- diversifying the county’s tax base by residents who are used to a high- less of outcome, the referendum cal database. The abuse of legally haven’t noticed, is to make you not vote. Un- are paramount. If we are to main- er level of service in prior years. does impact everyone in Orange prescribed drugs is certainly fortunately, it’s not a tough sale. tain a sustainable, balanced local Projections for the next few County in some manner. Be an es- dangerous and something that If you want to make a prediction about economy strong enough to support years do not assume that funding sential part of the decision process. the government should take an the historic 2010 mid-term election, pre- valued human services along with will grow to any significant extent. VOTE! interest in preventing. However, dict that most voters will sit this one out; two great school systems at desired In simple terms, Orange County health care should ultimately re- Frank Clifton is the county man- main the responsibility of health predict that most voters are either too in- levels, new financial commitments government staffing and services are required. will continue at existing levels or ager for Orange County. care providers and their patients, different or too turned off to care or that not law-enforcement officers. they’re going to be easily swayed by smoke, When so many physical and mirrors and hyperbole. letters mental illnesses still carry a stigma, knowledge that DHHS Those are the safe bets. Everything else is Cool contest households go the longest before environmental devastation caused anybody’s guess. officials, SBI agents and county When the temperature dropped the end of fall without heating their from coal-fired power plants, I’m medical examiners, as well as endorsement letter policy last week, I wondered how soon it houses, in any way, will receive six- excited to see how long we can do doctors and pharmacists, have would be before we needed to turn packs of locally brewed beer from without the usual comfort of heat access to the database could be The Carrboro Citizen welcomes letters of endorse- on the heat in our house. We had each household that throws in the for other reasons. What motivates enough to discourage some from ment for candidates in the 2010 elections. just had the air conditioning on towel. After some emails that ex- me is learning about my own limits, seeking appropriate medical ser- plained how fun it should be, played hopefully feeling less dependent on We ask that you keep letters in support of about a month ago, and it would be vices. Adding sheriffs’ offices to down the importance of winning the grid, spending more time out- individual candidates to 325 words and multiple nice to ease up on the electric bill. that list will only serve to further and promoted the values of self- doors, eating a lot of hot food and candidates to 375 words. Then I thought: How long can my chill North Carolinians from reliance and creativity, I persuaded having friends over more often to As with our general letters policy all letters must wife and I and our two young kids seeking treatments they need. If eight other households to give it a go help warm up the house. The beer be accompanied by the author’s name, address and go without heat? Probably a lot lon- a law is broken, current law al- (and got one “maybe”). would be nice too. contact information. We will publish one letter per ger if we made it a challenge and in- ready allows sheriffs and other While my reasons for wanting author per month. Send them to: vited some friends to participate. As Daniel Amoni local law-enforcement officers a reward, I stipulated that whichever to go without heat mostly have to Carrboro access to the information in the Box 248, Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 do with the carbon emissions and Email: [email protected] database. All they need to do is Fax: 919-942-2195 simply obtain a court order or Endorsement letter contact the SBI. staff & contributors Most people would rather be Vote McKee increase for Orange County residents. All you need to do is thin out able to control who knows about editorial Last week at their regularly Sure, it’s a small increase; but all added your rulebook and you’ll get eco- their medical treatment them- Robert Dickson, Publisher scheduled meeting, the Orange up, we’ll have an 8 percent sales tax, nomic development. You don’t need selves and the Constitution is Kirk Ross, News and Opinion Editor County Board of Commissioners and that’s just too much. a tax increase to spend on adver- meant to provide us all with that Taylor Sisk, Managing Editor were considering spending up to An 8 percent sales tax is crushing tisements to lure businesses, only essential privacy right. It only for everyone, not just homeowners. for them to discover there are still Liz Holm, Art Director one million dollars (yes, $1M), to takes one unscrupulous govern- I’ve heard the rhetoric about how mountains of red tape and plenty of Susan Dickson, Staff Writer renovate the Link Center building ment official to misuse the da- to accommodate a meeting room small the one-quarter percent in- hoops to jump through. tabase, fishing for information Margot Lester, Lucy Butcher, Catherine crease is, and how it is justified to It’s simple. If you want to stimu- Rierson, Rich Fowler, Mike Li, Contributors for commissioner meetings. about an individual or disclos- I can only wonder how the cur- reach our goals. We’ve had plenty of late economic activity, don’t raise Henry Gargan, Intern ing information he should not, rent board would have voted if Earl chances to reach our goals through taxes! A perfect example is our tax- to cause a problem. And the Ava Barlow, Alex Maness Photographers McKee, the Democratic candidate our exorbitant taxes over the years. free weekend. Did you notice how more law-enforcement agencies advertising for the District II seat on the board, Our neighbor to the north, Vir- busy the stores were? that have access to the database, ginia, has a 5 percent sales tax and Eight percent might be the Marty Cassady, Ad Director had not spoke up for the citizens of the more likely that is to hap- [email protected] Orange County and encouraged the their governor recently stated that, breaking point for some, who may pen. Every North Carolinian is board to table this idea. fiscally, they are doing just fine. restrain their shopping or shop else- entitled to keep their medical operations Orange County needs more lead- Delaware has no sales tax. where. When taxes are raised too treatment private and more than Anne Billings, Office Coordinator ers like Earl McKee. We need to re- The argument states that part of high, revenue starts to fall. A quar- enough people already have ac- [email protected] member that on Nov. 2, 2010 … .in this increase in the sales tax will go ter of a percent may turn out to be cess to this database. The Gen- towards “economic development.” a heavy straw; let’s not break the Distribution 2012, and beyond! Don’t forget, the eral Assembly should reject the My impression is our elected of- camel’s back. Chuck Morton, Wendy Wenck entire county can vote for the Dis- Sheriffs Association’s request to trict 2 seat in the general election. ficials believe in restraining devel- As Groucho Marx sang in the be added to the lengthy list of Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. movie Horsefeathers: “Your proposi- Phillip Walker opment and highly regulating the people that can access this pri- process businesses must go through tion may be good, but let’s have one Hillsborough vate medical information. to locate here. They probably do this thing understood. Whatever it is, Sales tax too much because they believe their constitu- I’m against it!” Sarah Preston is legislative counsel Several prominent groups in town ents want it that way. Our land will Terri Tyson for the ACLU of North Carolina. member, nc press association are supporting the proposed sales tax stay pristine. Chapel Hill The Carrboro Citizen thursday, october 14, 2010 7 ALDERMEN an expanded sewer line and new SCHOOL BOARD deal. Even though we’re doing about senior-level leadership.” this experience would be invalu- curb and gutter and stormwater Parents and other commu- able,” she said. “In addition, we from page 1 from page 1 it openly, it just has a sense of systems. not being as true to our com- nity members spoke in support have some extraordinary can- The board asked that it be munity’s values as the typical of both positions. didates to recommend and we In other action Tuesday apprised of the impact on busi- Bedford and board chair process,” McElveen said. “I Miriam Thompson, speak- would appreciate the opportu- night, the board heard a report nesses during the reconstruction Mike Kelley also said that by just think that it’s much more ing on behalf of the Chapel nity to do that.” on the Weaver Street reconstruc- as well as the effects of the clo- appointing a former board straightforward and perhaps en- Hill-Carrboro NAACP, asked Chris Gelpi, a parent of two tion plan. Public Works director sure of Weaver Street on traffic member, the board would not genders more public support if the board to open the search to children in district schools, George Seiz said town planners on Main and Greensboro streets. be giving a new member an in- we use a typical process.” applicants. urged the board to appoint a continue to refine the phasing Aldermen Dan Coleman said cumbency advantage in the next Streater said that while she “Given the importance of former school board member to plan to reduce the impact on the information would be help- election. could see both sides, she had this position, the opportunity to the open seat. businesses. ful when reviewing traffic circu- Board members Annetta heard from the community that invite and encourage an appli- “It is an important year for the The town is in the process lation downtown. Streater and Greg McElveen most people supported an appli- cant who could bring a rich ex- business of the school board and of obtaining construction ease- The board also approved an voted against appointing Hamil- cation process. perience, fresh insights, scholar- there is a lot of material to get up ments for the $1.8 million proj- update to the county’s 10-year ton, saying that selecting a board “With an open process, you ship and activism to amplify the to speed on,” he said. “There’s a ect and Seiz said he anticipates plan for solid-waste reduction. member through an application can still get a candidate that voices and mission of the current lot of material for anyone to get opening bids in November or Board members said that they process was more transparent. will jump in wholeheartedly,” board members, especially now up to speed on in a normal year, December. The project includes would like to see the county “It almost seems as if it’s she said. “That person can bring when you’re thinking of select- much less a year in which you’re a reconstruction of the road bed place a strong emphasis on more a kind of a back-room type to the table ideas and thoughts ing a superintendent, we think selecting a new superintendent.” and subgrade and installation of source reduction.

HOGAN group had no idea who the note And while he was a hunter, ment — what stands today as the first such farmer in Orange Hogan met Ann Leonard, his had come from. everything he shot and killed he Lake Hogan Farms. County. wife of 21 years, when she came from page 1 “I noticed Rob just took the ate, Basnight said. Hunting was “Rob was really struggling to Hogan had the extraordinary to buy firewood from him. note and walked out,” he said. more about being outside than find his path in life,” Basnight ability to see something small that “He was not afraid of a Hogan was gone for a couple of sport for Hogan. said, when he started to look at had the potential to grow bigger, strong, intelligent, well-educat- A lover of the land hours before returning in the “He was a conservationist in the history of the Hogan family Basnight said, whether it was a ed woman, and sought ‘em out,” Many of those who knew Ho- truck of a local farmer. the best sense of the word,” Ay- farm. What Hogan found was business decision or a friendship. Basnight said. gan speak of his love of the out- Hogan had made his way out ers said. that the farm had not been any Leonard, with her cosmo- doors when remembering him. to the road, flagged down the one particular kind of farm over Family politan lifestyle and “Yankee Basnight and Hogan grew up first truck he saw and found out On the farm its 240 years. Family was important. The roots,” was an unlikely match spending a lot of time outdoors, where the note’s author lived. He Hogan brought his love for the “Our farm had been bigger, it Orange United Methodist for Hogan, Basnight said, but boating, camping and hiking. headed to the man’s house, in- outdoors to his work, though he had been smaller, it had be sub- Church, the Homestead Com- “both of them had that per- “I had a lot of fun times with troduced him- sistence, it had munity Center, Hogan Lake spective and vision.” Rob in the woods,” Basnight said. self and was been farm- and the homes of family mem- They “had the most perfect Twenty-five years ago, they eventually in- “He did it all day, every day. ing,” Basnight bers all served as gathering plac- marriage,” Ayers said. took their first organized winter vited to stay for said. es for Hogan and his family. At Hogan leaves behind his wife; camping trip, no women or chil- dinner. Hogan’s It was just the way he lived.” So Hogan Thanksgiving and Easter, hosts three sons, Daniel, 26, James, dren allowed, which evolved into new friend gave began grow- can always count on about 75 16, and Henry, 13; and countless an annual event. But during one him a ride back ing horse feed Hogan family members to show other relatives and friends from of those outings, the men almost to the campsite, where the group wouldn’t have called it that. and straw for landscaping, then up, Basnight said. all over the world. had to cut their vacation short. still has rights to camp. “Rob’s family and our grand- expanded to the firewood and Growing up, Basnight said, he Throughout Hogan’s stay in “We had this beautiful pea- “That’s just the way Rob parents didn’t say [work],” Bas- wheat business. Eventually, he and Hogan were surrounded by the hospital, the family posted nut field that we had found on was,” Basnight said. night said. “It was a lifestyle.” realized how many of his cus- family. updates on his condition to a the Cashie River and we named Hogan also liked to spend Hogan worked on the family tomers were buying feed for beef “It was great. I didn’t know website, caringbridge.org/visit/ it Bear Vista,” Basnight said. hours hiking alone around Jor- farm as a boy and studied agricul- cattle, and decided to get into the it at the time,” Basnight said. “It robandannhogan/journal, which The group went off exploring dan Lake and in natural areas ture at N.C. State before taking grass-fed beef business, becoming was just what was.” received more than 80,000 hits. for the day and returned to find in Orange County, searching for over the farm. a note on Hogan’s sleeping bag clues about the original inhabit- “He did it all day, every day. telling them that the land was ants of this area. He collected It was just the way he lived,” Bas- private property and that they “buckets and buckets and buck- night said. needed to leave. ets” of arrowheads, pottery shards In the mid 1990s, the Hogan There wasn’t a soul in sight, and other items that he found on family was forced to sell off much Basnight said. “You couldn’t see his solo hikes, Basnight said. of their farmland for develop- the other end of the field,” so the ObituarIES

Robert Hogan Chapel Hill High School and games. Rob generously shared Robert Clay Hogan Jr., 54, earned a degree in animal hus- access to the ram with countless died Friday, October 8, at UNC bandry from N.C. State Univer- fans for photos and hugs. Hospitals, his loving family sur- sity in 1977. A family farmer since Rob also put down deep roots rounding him. He had been se- childhood, Rob became a full- in Maine, where his wife’s family verely injured in a fall from his time dairy farmer, working with goes back eight generations. The tractor three weeks earlier. his grandfather, father, uncle and Hogans vacationed every sum- Rob was a family man, farm- cousin on Lake Hogan Farm until mer on Chebeague Island, where er, community leader and friend 1995, when the family closed the Rob shed his work boots and whose life touched many. An un- dairy. Rob then turned to raising spent the summer weeks bare- commonly caring man, he was grass-fed beef. Each year, he sold foot. He made many dear friends known for his generous hugs and hundreds of cords of hardwood, in the close-knit island commu- handshakes and was gifted with planted acres of wheat and sold nity, where his strong Southern a shining smile and warm em- thousands of bales of hay and accent was a source of enjoyment pathy. Rob spent most waking straw. He and his wife, Ann, en- for the locals. Rob bought and hours outdoors, on the land or joyed building their business and lovingly restored two old wooden water. He raised cattle, farmed sharing their local beef with many West Point boats. wheat and hay, enjoyed camp- loyal customers and friends. Rob was preceded in death by ing trips, explored rivers, col- The Hogans have been active his father, Bob, in 1995; his moth- lected arrowheads, hunted deer members of the Orange County er, Dot, in 1998; and his sister-in- and spent vacations boating in agricultural community for years. law, Henrietta Leonard, in 2007. Maine. He shared his wonder of Rob was the seventh generation He is survived by his wife, Ann the natural world with his family of the Hogan family to farm the Leonard; sons, Daniel, James and and friends. land. He named Magnolia View Henry; daughter-in-law, Caroline Rob was born October 5, Farm for the huge tree that shades Hogan; sister, Susan Lynn Ho- 1956 to Robert Clay Hogan Sr., the Hogans’ house; the magnolia gan, and her husband, Dominic and Dorothy Sloan Hogan. His grew from a seedling given in Moore; and dear aunts, uncles, maternal grandparents were Wil- gratitude by a returning Civil cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews liam T. Sloan, chief of police in War veteran whom the Hogans and extended family too numer- Chapel Hill, and May Richmond had sheltered. ous to name. Sloan. His paternal grandpar- Rob had deep roots in Orange The family expresses profound ents, Henry Saunders and Lillian County, where his ancestors set- gratitude to all at UNC Hospitals Gattis Hogan, were the farming tled in the 1750s. In 1792, John for their remarkable loving care of family who conveyed to Rob Hogan granted 200 acres for the Rob. their fervent passion for the land. establishment of the University of In lieu of flowers, the family His grandparents’ and parents’ North Carolina at Chapel Hill. asks for donations to Conserva- siblings wove a rich tapestry of The Hogan family has been the tion Trust for North Carolina family love, with enduring con- caretaker for the UNC mascot, (ctnc.org), the Orange-Durham nections and constant social ac- Rameses, since the tradition be- Cattlemen’s Association (919- tivities. Family was at the core of gan in1924 with Rob’s grandfa- 245-2050) or the Chebeague & what defined Rob: Family were ther, Henry S. Hogan, a former Cumberland Land Trust (cclt- friends, and friends were family. UNC football player. Rob con- maine.org). Online condolences It will be so difficult for those tinued that tradition proudly, car- can by made at http://www. who remain to be without him. ing daily for the ram and ensuring caringbridge.org/visit/roban- Rob graduated in 1975 from that he attended all home football dannhogan puzzle solutions puzzle cryptoquote answer: Beyond Description! id you hear about the hillbilly who passed away and left his estate in trust for his bereaved widow? widow? bereaved his for trust in estate his left and away passed who hillbilly the about hear you id D dams A Joey - fourteen. she’s until it touch can’t he S 8 thursday, october 14, 2010 The Carrboro Citizen School Briefs Money, so they say … BRMA workshop for Latino parents By Eddy Landreth If you’ve got it, There is no doubt player named Arthur Poe had his chances are you want this all makes Caro- “agent” represent him to the fans. Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate will hold a workshop for Staff Writer more. If you don’t have lina look bad; but if “Mr. Poe directs me to thank Latino parents on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lin- it, you dream about it. you stop and think you for the lock of hair,” the rep- coln Center on Merritt Mill Road. Money, it’s a gas And if you are a college about it, mostly it is resentative’s response began. “He The session will be presented in Spanish and will be Grab that cash with both hands athlete listening to the the people who hate prizes it highly and regrets that aimed at giving parents of fifth through eighth graders the And make a stash latest figures for tele- UNC anyway who another engagement will prevent tools to improve their students’ literacy skills. Marta San- New car, caviar, four star day- vision packages and are relishing the his presence at Cadwalader Park, chez, a student in the doctoral program at the UNC School dream bowl payouts, you at moment. Friday evening.” of Education, will present the workshop. Sanchez has more Think I’ll buy me a football team least harbor the pass- And, sure, plenty This comes from a book by than 20 years of experience supporting family literacy and – Pink Floyd, “Money” ing thought that every- of Carolina gradu- Mark F. Bernstein called Foot- will share recent research on improving Latino students’ aca- If anyone honestly believes one is making out but ates feel some sense ball: The Ivy League Origins of an demic outcomes. payoffs from agents to athletes you. of shame. Some would go for the American Obsession. BRMA is a student support program designed to improve is going away, you had best My question about the players knee-jerk reaction of killing foot- This is America, for goodness the achievement of black and Latino students in the Chapel join Johnny Depp with Alice in who lost their eligibility at Caro- ball or the whole sports program sakes. Money buys elections. It Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. For more information, Wonderland. lina earlier this week is not why if they got their chance. even bought off enough of the contact Sofia Pitts at 918-2170, ext. 4 or [email protected]. Don’t believe me? Well, think did they take the money; it’s why Unfortunately, some of the U.S.’ enemies in Iraq to make nc.us about this: Every few years, a did they not turn pro last spring people who think they have the the surge work. There is no rea- Cyclones selected for honors chorus new betting scandal arises in and go ahead and grab the big answers, such as Bill Friday, son athletic agents on the prowl which some college basketball paycheck? want to return to a time that will not be able to purchase some Three Smith Middle School students were selected to take players shave points for gam- That’s where their real mis- never existed. Big-time college prize athletes. part in the 2010 N.C. Middle School Honors Chorus. blers. It didn’t matter that play- take came. Now they carry the football started in the Ivy League Money, it’s a crime Eighth-grader Claire Hoke and seventh-graders Jen Kim ers before them went to jail for shame of disgracing their uni- at the turn of the 20th century, Share it fairly and Lucy Edy will attend a weekend of rehearsals in Win- the same offense. The lure of the versity and betraying their team- with schools paying players, giv- But don’t take a slice of my pie ston-Salem in November and then perform a concert in the money proved greater than any mates, who were out there sweat- ing them room, board, liquor Stevens Center for the Performing Arts for the N.C. Music history lesson. ing, running and pounding on and women in order to field the Money, so they say Educators Association convention. Students are selected for It’s not called the Almighty one another almost year-round best teams. Is the root of all evil the chorus through a competitive audition. Dollar for nothing. with those guys. After one particular game, a Today Only about 15 percent of students who audition are se- lected for the chorus. Middle and high school career expo High school sports reports Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will host the 2010 Middle School and High School Career Expo today from By Henry Gargan 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at University Mall. Staff Writer The expo, presented in partnership with many local pro- fessionals, will give students the opportunity to explore ca- reer fields of their choice. Representatives from many fields, Football including health, business, communication, arts, technol- Carrboro 28 - South ogy, fashion design, education, transportation, engineering Granville 7 and public service, will be on hand. Carrboro more than sur- Exceptional Children Parent Night vived this season’s first foray into conference play last week, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will hold Exceptional as it gave Carolina 9 rival Children Parent Night on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at South Granville (4-4) a sound Carrboro Elementary School. thrashing, 28-7. The win kept The event is designed for parents of preschool and ele- the Jaguar squad’s record spot- mentary school children with special needs, including those less. With seven wins and no with Individual Education Plans or Section 504 Plans. Three losses on the season, this year’s breakout sessions will address behavior strategies in the home Carrboro team has now won and community, the transition from pre-K to kindergarten more games just this fall than and the basics of special education. it had in every previous year of Contact Karen Patillo at 967-8211, ext. 28234 by Oct. 14 the school’s existence – com- to reserve childcare at the event. bined. This particular victory was without standout wide receiver Nassar Omar, the responsible School Lunch party for each of Carrboro’s four Friday 10/15 Decker PB&J; Broccoli/Carrot TDs last week against Pfafftown WW Dbl Stuffed Cheese Pizza; Veggie Cup; Fresh Spinach Salad; Reagan. Still, the Jaguars were Japanese Teriyaki Turkey/Rice; Pinto Beans; Chilled Peaches more than capable of compen- Tuna Salad Plate; Wild Greens Wednesday 10/20 sating for his absence. The run- Salad; Seasoned Carrots; Blueber- Roast Turkey/Cornbread; Baked ning game returned, as Torrell ry Crisp; Fresh Orange Smiles Turkey Corn Dog; Fruit & Farrar once again topped the Monday 10/18 Cheese Plate/Yogurt; 100-yard mark in a superb two- touchdown performance; quar- WW Macaroni & Steamed Local Cab- terback Derek Bryant’s arm was Carrboro High’s Torrell Farrar had another 100-yard-plus game in the Jag’s 28-7 victory over South Granville Cheese/Ham; Chick- bage; Local Baked Sweet Friday night. photo by ted spaulding en Nuggets with Potato; Black Eyed Peas; responsible for Carrboro’s other two trips to the end zone. Bry- Whole Wheat Roll; Baked Apples Cardinal Gibbons 50 - with 160 yards on the ground. ant finished the game with 203 Soccer Taco Chef Salad; Vegetable Thursday 10/21 Chapel Hill scored in fits and yards on only 13 completions. Chapel Hill 30 Medley; Mashed Potatoes; Wild starts. After falling behind 14-0 East Chapel Hill (9-2-2) Roast Turkey/Cornbread; Baked It was the Jaguars’ staunch The Tigers also opened con- Greens Salad; Pineapple Cup Turkey Corn Dog; Fruit & Cheese in the opening period, the Tigers 2 - Riverside (4-6-0) 0 defense, however, that spelled ference play last week, albeit in a Tuesday 10/19 Plate/Yogurt; Steamed Local Cab- exploded for a 22-point second ECH: H. Roberts 1, T. doom for a South Granville far less glamorous manner than bage; Local Baked Sweet Potato; quarter, thanks to a 78-yard pass Boulton 1 Vegetable Lasagna/Garlic Bread; team that relied heavily on the Carrboro. Carolina 6 opponent Black Eyed Peas; Baked Apples from Johnson to receiver R.J. Next up: at Pinecrest, Thursday Cheesy Nachos/Chili; Triple running game. A missed field Cardinal Gibbons (5-2) had its Quick, who in the same quar- goal was as close as the Vi- way with Chapel Hill (3-4) on Carrboro (13-2-1) 3 - ter ran a kickoff return 97 yards kings would come to getting Friday, 50-30, due in no small South Granville (1-5-0) 0 into the end zone. The game on the scoreboard for much of part to six interceptions thrown went into halftime in a draw. CAR: B. Beatty 1, C. the game. When they finally by Tiger quarterback T.J. John- A consistent scoring effort by Roach 1, K. Holmquist 1 scored in the fourth quarter, son. the Crusaders, however, includ- Next up: at Northwood, only three minutes remained, Cardinal Gibbons opened ing an overwhelming 21-point Monday and Carrboro was up by 21. the game with a 99-yard kick- fourth quarter, kept Chapel Hill Chapel Hill (10-5-1) 2 - Carrboro will go head to off return for a touchdown, and out of striking range in the sec- Orange (11-3-0) 0 head with conference oppo- Crusader running back Tim ond half. nent Northwood of Pittsboro Buckley soon put his team up CHL: C. Gillespie 1, C. The Tigers will seek to halt this Friday on the road. by another seven points with a Strand 1 1-yard run into the end zone. a two-game skid this Friday at Next up: at Northern Vance, Buckley finished out the night home against Northern Vance. Monday

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A graceful specimen, dog fennel stands out at the N.C. Botanical Garden. Photo by Ken Moore FLORA time to study individual from page 1 plants, you will discover that some of the plants bear stems of burgundy In contrast, dog fennel red, nicely contrasting grows taller and taller with the green-stemmed along roadsides and in They were the champions specimens nearby. fields throughout the For flower arrangers, growing season, looking f there’s one thing you learn as a historical photo- popped up – the state championship Lincoln High School stems of the lacey foliage like wavy-haired green detective, it’s that one thing leads to another. And football team from 1961-62. They were the champions. provide a lovely foil for weeds and carefully in many cases, one photograph leads to another But by the mid-’60s, school integration had changed the any selection of flowers avoided by any and all photo. Just after 1k Words featured a picture of the face of our towns. And while much was gained, it could and grasses, and the re- grazing animals, wild or senior-class players from the 1939 Orange County be argued that much was lost for that school community, sulting arrangements are domesticated. TIraining School football team, we stumbled on another both spiritually and physically. We’ve been told that many not available from florists. Spread across the larg- gem, courtesy of “Ms. Carrboro,” Jackie Helvey. On old Lincoln High photographs were literally rescued out This plant has a won- er landscape, dog fennel the Lincoln High School website, this marvelous image of a dumpster. derfully described herbal is not appreciated for the heritage. A tea of the elegantly beautiful plant it roots was a common is. When seen out of its A thousand words treatment for fevers. normal context as a single by Jock Lauterer More interesting is the specimen or as a few scat- practice by some herbal Do you have an important old photo that you value? Send your 300 dpi scan to [email protected] tered here and there, one and include the story behind the picture. Because every picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words. “conjurers” or “rootwork- is more inclined to pause ers” of using drops of and take a closer look. a concoction of boiled Such an experience is stems and leaves to make easy and enjoyable these an unsuspecting person days around the emerg- obey their every com- ing landscape of the N.C. mand. There are other WATER WATCH Botanical Garden’s new unbelievable herbal at- Visitor Education Center. University Lake: CUSTOMER DEMAND tributes, which I’ll leave The beauty of the tall 0’ 11.5” inches below full Past 7 days (average): 8.632 million gallons Past 30 days (average): you to discover in a local stems, standing still or Cane Creek Res: 5‘ 11.25” below full 9.212 million gallons library. swaying in the breeze, PRECIP THIS MONTH Estimated Supply: changes as sunlight Email Ken Moore Jones Ferry: .48” 288 days worth (about 9 mo.s), based on avg demand in the last 30 streams through the hair- Cane Creek Res: .27” days. like foliage, changing col- at flora@ ors with each hour. Taking carrborocitizen.com. Project1sou 4/2/07rce : 12:40 owa PM Pagesa .o1 rg tuesday oct 12

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