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carrborocitizen.com OCTOBER 22, 2009 u clo ally owned and operated u Volume IiI No. xXxii Free Slow start to early voting By Kirk Ross As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, “Because it’s convenient Staff Writer only 384 voters had cast and I already know for their ballots — 31 in whom I’m going to Voting got underway in Orange Hillsborough, 235 vote,” she said when County, but just barely, with light at the planetarium asked what got her turnout reported at all three early- and 118 at Carrboro down to the poll- voting polling spots. Town Hall. ing place. Polls opened last Thursday in There were some Although the Hillsborough and on Monday at indications that ballot will remain Carrboro Town Hall and Morehead more pleasant weather the same, the start of Planetarium. might lead to a pick-up voting Thursday coin- Orange County Board of Elec- in the pace. cided with a shake-up in tions director Tracy Reams said “It’s a nice day, and we need- the race for Chapel Hill mayor, operations at all three site were run- ed to vote sooner or later, so we fig- with candidate Kevin Wolff telling ning smoothly. ured why not sooner?” said Collan the audience at Thursday’s WCHL “We just need some more vot- Kneale, who’d ventured to Car- election forum at Chapel Hill Town photo by ava barlow ers,” she said. “My people need some rboro Town Hall at lunchtime on Hall that he was dropping out of the Donnell Walden receives his ballot from work to do.” Wednesday. race. Wolff did not endorse anyone in Orange County Board of Elections worker The turnout was a far cry from the Also in line was Lucretia Kinny, making his announcement. Terry Tinker at the Carrboro Town Hall record-breaking crowds during the first who decided to beat whatever rush Monday. Walden was the 33rd voter to cast his week of last year’s presidential race. the local election might engender. SEE ELECTION PAGE 3 ballot during early voting at the Town Hall. Perry Deane Young on the Council hears ‘peculiar obscenity’ of war shelter plans Residents rally against Photo by Ken Moore By Taylor Sisk Winter leaf of crane-fly orchid emerges next to a Staff Writer site off Homestead coral fungus along the edge of Bolin Creek in the Adam’s tract nature preserve. Old men lust after war; young By Kirk Ross men court it. It’s the same impulse Staff Writer born of opposite origins – that of By Ken Moore those who needn’t fear having to Chapel Hill — The Chapel Hill Town flora actually encounter war and those Council began its official review Mon- who wish to. In that nexus lies day night of a plan by the Inter-Faith Celebrating what Perry Deane Young refers to Council for Social Service to move the as the “peculiar obscenity” of war. men’s homeless shelter to the intersec- Bolin Creek That may be putting too fine a tion of Homestead Road and Martin t’s fall, and we have a winter’s point on it. But it does seem to be Luther King Jr. Boulevard, site of the old Duke Power facility. worth of exploring along Bo- what Young suggests when he talks about war. The IFC wants to build a new lin Creek ahead of us. I took “It was so obviously unnec- 16,000-square-foot facility with a my own solitary preview walk essary,” he says of the Vietnam health clinic and 50 beds, and filed a last Sunday. War, which he covered as a cor- concept plan with the town. The con- IMy favorite access begins at respondent for United Press In- cept plan process offers members of the the well-marked trailhead in ternational. town council and town advisory boards Wilson Park that enters the A grunt’s-eye view of war “is a look at a new project to provide feed- like a car wreck; there’s noth- back before a full application is com- Adams Tract nature preserve. pleted and submitted. An uphill walk through mature ing noble about it,” Young said, seated on the porch of his Hen- At the meeting at Town Hall, IFC piney woods leads on over the derson Street home. Certainly, executive director Chris Moran opened oak-hickory forest and down noble deeds are done. “But it’s stu- his presentation by thanking the town through the beech-maple for- pid, and always has been. When for its support for the shelter, which est to the edge of the creek. All you get out there, it’s just people has been located for 24 years at the old along the way, I could not help killing each other. It’s slaughter. Chapel Hill Town Hall, at the corner of but pause frequently to admire That’s what it’s always been. Rosemary and Columbia streets. “But there’s always been this He said that although the shelter has mighty specimens of pine, oak, been in that spot for more than two de- tulip poplar, beech and maple, glorified image …” Thirty-nine years ago, Young cades, it was always considered temporary. each with an interesting story to began writing a book about a “You have been very gracious to pro- relate, if only we knew how to band of young correspondents vide us this space for 24 years,” Moran talk to trees. and photographers covering the said, “but our goal has always been to Well-worn trails lead in all di- Vietnam War. His intent was to provide a permanent facility.” rections along the creek’s corri- write it devoid of romance. photo by ava barlow The new site is on property recently dors and on up into the Carolina It couldn’t be done. Perry Deane Young, author of Two of the Missing, which was re-issued in May. acquired by UNC. The university has promised to provide a $1 per year lease North trails. It’s a close-to-home That book, Two of the Missing, is about the disappearance into reissued in May with a new chap- said with great affection, as quoted on the shelter land. adventure to see if you can get the jungle along the Cambodia- ter updating the lives of the major in Michael Herr’s classic, Dispatch- Moran said the model for the new fa- yourself lost in these hundreds of Vietnam border of photojournal- personalities portrayed, excepting es, another stripped-bare vision of cility would be similar to the IFC’s Project acres of connected forests. If you ists Dana Stone and Sean Flynn, Stone and Flynn. America’s war in Vietnam), and Homestart facility, which has operated on succeed, you are never far from Young’s friends, young men Two of the Missing is reportage, where the two meet — the trans- Homestead Road for 11 years. a trail that leads to a road or drawn into the rush of war and memoir, meditation. It’s about formative, intoxicating effects of “This is not to be construed as a flop adjacent residential community. driven to document it. war, and about an introverted war, indelible and at odds, in a very house or a place where people can come It was a difficult choice Sunday The book was published in mountain boy blossoming into particular place. and go at will,” Moran said. for me to abandon enjoying the 1975 (Truman Capote called it “the fullest flowering of Southern “moving and engrossing”) and degeneracy” (Flynn’s description, SEE YOUNG PAGE 7 SEE COUNCIL PAGE 8 colorful wildflowers and grasses of fields and roadsides to enter the darker world of the forest. I was rewarded in rediscovering World of languages now among school offerings the beauty of fall’s lively awakening in so many ways. By Kate Griesmann The presence of so many Staff Writer different types of fungi (mush- CHAPEL HILL—Sprechen sie Deutsch? Operor rooms) hugging the forest floor vos narro Latin? and clinging to fallen and stand- If you are a student in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro ing trees reminded me that school system, chances are you may do one or both of my mushroom guide was of those. That is, unless you studied one of the four other little help left unattended on an world languages the district offers. indoor bookshelf. I took extra In that case, you might speak Japanese, Spanish, time out to appreciate a clump French or Mandarin Chinese instead. While, nationwide, most public school students SEE FLORA PAGE 12 don’t start learning a foreign language until ninth grade, CHCCS offers Spanish or French as early as kindergarten. At all grades, the district offers students inside a chance to learn about languages, culture and, sometimes, opportunities to travel as well. After Carrboro Many, many endorsement High School added Mandarin Chinese last year, be- letters coming the first high school to offer that language, the school organized a summer exchange program to See pages 6 & 7 China. index A trip to China is on the horizon for another CHCCS student later this month. Caroline Liu, a Smith Middle School seventh-grader, will participate Music ...... 2 Photo by ava barlow News ...... 3 in the Second World Chinese Culture Contest. The finals, which will involve 10 international teams, will Judy Ouyang, a dual-language teacher at Glenwood Elementary School in Chapel Hill, conducts a fourth-grade math Community ...... 4 lesson in Mandarin Chinese. Opinion ...... 6 take place in Chengdu, China, later this month. Liu is Business ...... 9 one of three students selected to be on the U.S. team. “Chapel Hill has enjoyed a continuum of K middle school program is pretty much a model for Schools ...... 10 Before attending Smith Middle, Liu was a student at through 12 language learning for a number of years,” schools across the country.” Classifieds ...... 11 Glenwood Elementary, where she was in the Manda- said Sherri Martin, director of High School Program- Almanac ...... 12 rin Chinese dual language program. ming and the district’s world languages contact. “Our SEE LANGUAGE PAGE 10 2 thursday, OCTOBER 22, 2009 The Carrboro Citizen

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Main StrEEt **asterisks denote advance tickets @ schoolkids records in raleigh, cd alley in chapel hill, katie's pretzels in carrboro H order tix online at etix.com H we serve carolina brewery beer on tap!H we are a non-smoking club The Carrboro Citizen News THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 3 News Briefs Board of aldermen discuss energy options UNC football game action initiatives and to By Beth Mechum an energy-investment revolving ideas the town is already devel- Non-Infrastructure Grant; UNC has a home football obtain feedback from com- Staff Writer loan fund. oping for ways to use potential • the Recreation and Parks game today. Heavy traffic is munity members on the type Members of the board were SEO money, including a poten- department received an $884 do- expected and some of the bus and magnitude of reduction Energy was the name of the particularly interested in pro- tial collaboration with Orange nation for the disc golf course; routes will change. Here are strategies they find of interest. game at Tuesday night’s board of moting residential energy ef- County and Hillsborough to • the board authorized the some things to know: Oct. 24 has also been desig- aldermen meeting at Carrboro ficiency and asked questions establish an energy financing waiver of bidding procedures for •The UNC Hospitals and nated by 350.org as the Interna- Town Hall. about how to receive money to district program and participat- the purchase of a refuse truck; UNC Hospitals Clinics will tional Day of Climate Action, State Energy Office (SEO) promote it. ing in the national 14x Stimu- • the police department re- close at 3 p.m. with particular emphasis on Director Larry Shirley, who lives Shirley said a search is under- lus program to receive federal ceived $8,663 in grant revenues •Triangle Transit will the need for climate planning in Carrboro, was on hand to way to hire an outside director to funds for energy initiatives. from the Edward Byrne Memorial provide additional afternoon to focus on restoration and present a report from the office handle those requests. Motions were made to re- Justice Assistance Grant Program; service on the following routes: maintenance of carbon dioxide on what it has been up to and In consideration of the time ceive both presentations and • the town agreed to set three 412, 402, 550 and 420 (oper- at 350 parts per million. what sort of funding and finan- and effort required to put to- further discussions will be held public hearings on the request ated by Chapel Hill Transit). 350 bells ringing cial assistance might be available gether a grant application, the in smaller staff meetings and for land-use text amendments; All regularly scheduled bus for Carrboro. board asked how likely Carrboro in future board meetings. The • the town recommended On Oct. 24, area churches services also will be provided. The purpose of the presenta- is to receive money. SEO’s website, energync.net has Katherine Brooks to be ap- will join together at noon to •Kick-off is at 8 p.m.; the tion was to let the town know Alderman Lydia Lavelle asked more about the initiatives. pointed to the Orange County ring their bells 350 times as stadium will open to fans at about American Recovery and how much credit Carrboro gets for Also at the meeting, the Services Advisory Board; part of the largest global day 6:30. The game is expected to Reinvestment Act initiatives the work the town already does in board decided to co-sponsor • the town entered into a of climate action ever. The be over around 11:20. Tar Heel the SEO has in place that could promoting energy efficiency. Transition Carrboro/Chapel municipal agreement with the event is one of more than Express and Touch Downtown benefit Carrboro. These include “We should get a little bit of Hill, which will be held at the North Carolina Department of 3,700 rallies in more than shuttles will begin at 5 p.m. support for small businesses credit because we’re in a posi- Century Center from May 13- Transportation for the planning 162 nations coordinated Tar Heel Town will open at and industry for energy-saving tion to more effectively use those 16. In deciding to co-sponsor of the Morgan Creek Greenway; by 350.orgo t urge world lead- 5:30. and the Old Well Walk measures, increasing the green funds,” she said. the event, the board is agree- • and the board authorized ers to take fast and effective will begin at about 5:45 As is workforce, fostering renewable Shirley agreed and assured ing to waive the $931 in fees it the town manager to enter into action on global warming. Carolina tradition, fireworks energy and resource innovation, the board that would be taken would have cost the group to an agreement with NCDOT for will announce the start of the Carrboro improving energy efficiency in into consideration. hold the event. bridge inspection work. game, touchdowns and a win. recognized for green town government, promoting Following Shirley’s presenta- In other action: For more information, achievement residential energy efficiency and tion, planning board member • the town received $12,684 renewable energy and creating Patricia McGuire presented for the Safe Routes to School about the game and the lo- The Town of Carrboro gistics for the evening at unc. will be recognized by the edu/news/oct22 North Carolina League of COUNCIL Endorsements announced Aldermen meetings Municipalities as a Green last week: Kille plans to appeal from page 1 • Orange-Chatham Sierra cancelled Challenge Advanced Level By Beth Mechum municipality. Club: The Carrboro Board of Al- He had based his campaign Chapel Hill Mayor — Staff Writer dermen will not be meeting on This means Carrboro for choose to pursue actions that in part on calling for council Mark Kleinschmidt; Chapel Tuesday, Oct. 27, or Tuesday, Marilyn Kille said she is going to appeal her Sept. 14 misde- can save energy, money and member Matt Czajkowski Hill Town Council — Laurin Nov. 3. The next meeting of the meanor forgery conviction in the court case between her and the natural resources. The town’s to drop out of the race, with Easthom, Ed Harrison, Jim board will be a work session on Town of Carrboro. recognition for this level of the slogan “Keep Matt Where Merritt and Penny Rich; Carr- Tuesday, Nov. 10. In a press conference Tuesday, she said she has new affidavits the challenge is based on He’s At.” boro Mayor — Mark Chilton; from contractors that vindicate her in both the forgery case and Feedback requested Carrboro achieving many of Wolff, who loaned himself Carrboro Board of Aldermen in her long-running civil case with the town over an apartment the 20-plus items related to $10,000 for his campaign, had — Jacquie Gist, Randee Ha- on greenhouse on her property on Fayetteville Road. energy, recycling, planning, reluctantly applied for public ven-O’Donnell and Sammy strategies Mayor Mark Chilton said Tuesday he didn’t understand what conservation and innovations funding, but failed to qualify, Slade; Hillsborough Mayor The Town of Carrboro has Kille’s goal was in appealing the forgery case. developed by the NCLM. according to an announce- — Tom Stevens; Hillsbor- completed a joint greenhouse “My understanding is that she admitted to all the essential For more information on ment last week by the State ough Town Council – Frances gas-emissions inventory and elements of the crime,” he said. “I’m not sure what there is to the Green Challenge, visit Board of Elections. Dancy and Michael Gering. forecast and seeks commu- appeal.” nclm.org/greenchallenge.htm The elections board, • Hank Anderson/ Bill nity feedback on the green- which is managing Chapel Thorpe Breakfast Club: Kille has a resident living in the apartment that triggered the house gas-reduction strategies Emergency lights Hill’s nascent public-financ- Chapel Hill Mayor — dispute; but, due to a settlement she signed, he will leave at the described in the report. The active ing program, also declared Mark Kleinschmidt; Chapel end of this month. inventory and forecast also Blue emergency call that council member Mark Hill Town Council — Laurin The resident, Chris Higginbotham, a student in the graduate address emissions in Orange boxes are now operational at Kleinschmidt was eligible Easthom, Ed Harrison, Jim program at the UNC School of Journalism, spoke at the board of County, Hillsborough and 407 Merritt Mill Road, the for $9,000 in additional Merritt and Will Raymond; aldermen meeting Tuesday night, asking the board to allow him Chapel Hill. corner of Church and Short emergency funding because Carrboro Mayor — Mark to stay until December, when he will be graduating, saying that The town will host a streets and Mallette Street at Czajkowski’s fundraising had Chilton; Carrboro Board of he was innocent in all of this. feedback session this Saturday Colony Court. passed the $21,000 threshold. Aldermen — Jacquie Gist, Chilton said taht though he was sympathetic to Higginbo- from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Although the university has A special fundraising report Randee Haven-O’Donnell tham’s situation, the board did not think it appropriate to grant in Room 110 of Town Hall. numerous call boxes through- filed last week by Czajkows- and Sammy Slade; Chapel Kille any more extensions. Staff will be on hand to out campus, these are the first ki showed that he has raised Hill-Carrboro School Board Kille signed an agreement with the town last month requiring share information about the installed on town streets. $23,629.50. The mayor’s race — Michelle (Shell) Brown- her to not rent out the apartment and make her property avail- inventory and other climate is on track to be the most ex- stein, J.M. (Joe) Green and able for inspections. pensive in town history. Gregory McElveen.

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The meeting will be at the St. 636-5809 UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp and Regina Cancer Survivorship Program, information. OWASA Community Room, on Alston, an EmPOWERment tenant, will speak. offers a program to aid cancer Walking Tour — The Preserva- the lower floor of the Administra- Thorp and Terri Houston, UNC’s director of survivors in the transition from tion Society of Chapel Hill offers Native Food Celebration tion Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road recruitment and multicultural programs, then active care to post-treatment. The “Walk This Way,” walking tours of There will be a Native Foods Celebration on in Carrboro. For more info, contact Franklin Street every Sunday at 2 pm. will provide music for the event. Aaron Nelson, sessions, open to 20 participants, Oct. 26 at the American Indian Center on the Linda Foxworth at 942-0045 or $5. 942-7818 or chpreservation@ president and CEO of the Chapel Hill Carrboro will be held on six Tuesdays begin- campus of UNC as a kickoff of American Indian [email protected]. mindspring.com for more informa- Chamber of Commerce, will serve as emcee. ning Oct. 13 from 5 to 7:30 pm. Heritage Month at Carolina. Samples of native Free Wine and Cheese Tast- tion. Reservations recommended In addition to music and comedy, the event at Carolina Pointe II. Participation foods available for munching will include pump- ing — Chapel Hill Wine Company for groups of five or more people. will feature live and silent auctions, raffle ticket is open to all cancer survivors, kin, wild rice, succotash, quinoa (a native grain), presents a free tasting with Elodie items and hors d’oeuvres provided by the Carolina regardless of where they were Breastfeeding Cafe — An infor- chocolate, nuts, corn and dried berries. Foods on Farms cheeses and wines from treated. For more info or to regis- mal drop-in gathering of breastfeed- Inn. Funds raised will support EmPOWER- display will include squash, dried Indian corn and Mount Eden vineyards. 5-7pm at ter, call 843-5069 or 866-291-9424 ing moms is held every Monday from ment’s mission of home ownership, economic sunflowers with seeds and roots, probably the first 2809 Homestead Road. For more or email elizabeth_sherwood@ 1-2pm at the Red Hen in Carrboro. development and community organizing. Entry native domesticates in North America. information call the Chapel Hill med.unc.edu A La Leche represenative will be “puzzle pieces” are $25 in advance or at the door. The free public event will be from 10 a.m. to Wine Company at 968-1884 or there to provide information and All gifts are tax deductible. Compassionate Friends 4 p.m. on the lawn of Abernethy Hall, located at visit chapelhillwinecompany.com answer questions, , 201 Weaver St. For more information, contact Deanna Carson — Free self-help support for all the corner of South Columbia Street and Cam- Saturday, Oct 24 adults grieving the loss of a child or at 967-8779 or [email protected] ro Kids eron Avenue. sibling. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm, visit empowerment-inc.org Phantom of the Opera — At Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, the Carrboro Century Center. Evergreen United Methodist Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006 Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org Phantom of the Opera at the Preschool Story Time — Sat- Blood drives starts at 7pm. $4 Free popcorn Century Center DivorceCare — Support group urdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch On Tuesday, Oct 27, there will be a blood drive and sodas The Century Center Cinema celebrates Hal- for those separated or divorced. Library. 969-3006 at Antioch Baptist Church from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 7pm, Orange United loween a week early with Lon Chaney’s 1925 Sunday, Oct 25 Express Yourself! — Art program And on Friday, Oct. 30, the Orange Water Methodist Church. 942-2825, con- silent classic The Phantom of the Opera. Erich Global Perspectives — The for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. and Sewer Authority, Anna Maria’s and the nect2orange.org American Red Cross will sponsor a Halloween Lieth will be on the grand piano improvising an fourth and final exhibition of the Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am- Carrboro Branch Library’s Global Stroke Survivor Support Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the original score. noon, Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at Perspective series. This exhibi- Group — Hosted the second E. Franklin St. $2. 933-1455, kidzuchil- community room at the OWASA Administration tion will focus on art inspired by Monday of each month by Durham Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road. 7. Admission is $4, with free popcorn and sodas. drensmuseum.org For more details, go to CenturyCenterCinema. the Arctic and Antarctic, including Regional Hospital, this group To participate in a blood drive, a donor must aims to educate about stroke Volunteers com, email [email protected] or call 883-7472. work by McDougle Middle School be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with pa- students. A reception to meet prevention and stroke disabilities. RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program rental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds (donors the artists will take place from 1-2:30pm in Private Dining Room — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years under 19 years old will have to meet certain Youth orchestra concert 2-4:30pm. The exhibition will run C at Durham Regional Hospital. of age and older who would like height and weight requirements), be in general The Piedmont Junior Youth Orchestra and until Jan. 19. For more info, contact Register online at durhamre- assistance in finding an opportunity good health and have photo identification. Piedmont Chamber Ensemble of Chapel Hill Nerys Levy at 932-1533 or rilevy@ gional.org or by calling Betsy Roy at that matches their interests. 968- Blood donors are encouraged to contact Lisa will present a special Halloween concert of classi- mindspring.com. 470-7205. 2056, co.orange.nc.us/aging/RSVPin- dex.asp Johnson of OWASA at 537-4237 or lwilson@ cal and folk music on Oct. 31 at 9:30 p.m. at the Monday, Oct 26 Garden Tour — Free tour of the owasa.orgo t make an appointment to give blood. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 E. Rosemary C. Botanical Garden’s display Meals on Wheels — Seeks vol- Bird Club Meeting — The N. Walk-ins are welcome after noon. St. The concert is free and open to the public. gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front unteers to deliver meals and/or bake Chapel Hill Bird Club meeting will The Piedmont Youth Orchestra has been a of the Totten Center at the garden. simple desserts for recipients in the feature a presentation by Rob Bier- 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. 942-2948 S ponsors sought fixture in the local community for more than 45 regaard, a distinguished research The Orange County Department of Social years, offering young string musicians the oppor- professor in UNC-Charlotte’s biol- Garden Walk — Discussions on Orange County Literacy Services is recruiting sponsors and donors for the tunity to play together and learn ensemble skills ogy department. The event is free, fall planting, garden maintenance, — Seeks volunteers to help with annual county holiday programs. The agency from a wide range of repertoire. Contact Leslie and all are invited. Binkley Baptist design, and gardening for wildlife with adult literacy, basic math and English and its partners recruit donors and sponsors to Alperin, youth musical director, at 942-5010 or Church, Chapel Hill, 7:30pm. For bird and butterfly plants. Saturdays language tutoring, creative writing provide toys, clothing and food to needy Orange [email protected] for more information. more info, contact Sue Wilson at at 10am at Niche Gardens, 1111 workshops at local homeless shelters County residents. 562-1670. Dawson Road, Chapel Hill. Call for and family literacy workshops. New tutor training workshops every Share Your Holiday is a program, in partner- Donations needed for foster Wednesday, Oct 28 directions, 967-0078. nichega dens. com month. Skills Development Center, ship with Balloons and Tunes, that pairs families children Black and Blue Tour — Tim 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151 J served by the agency with sponsors from the SaySo (Strong Able Youth Speaking Out) will McMillan, UNC professor in African azz at the Mall — University Mall community. Social Services is also partnering with collect donations of new suitcases and duffle bags and Afro-American studies, will lead presents free jazz concerts every Toys for Tots to organize the third annual Orange for children in foster care this Saturday from 10 a walking tour of historical landmarks Sunday, 2-4pm County Toy Chest. The toy chest is a holiday store a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Walmart in Hillsborough. on the campus. McMillan will discuss in which eligible parents can select two or three SaySo is an organization comprised of cur- UNC’s racial history and the people new toys per child to supplement their holiday. rent and former foster teens. The duffle bag and and events that these landmarks Anyone interested in donating to the toy suitcase drive is the organization’s annual Give a commemorate. The tour will begin at Send your submissions to chest or sponsoring a family through the Share Child a Smile project for sUSA Today’ 19th an- the Unsung Founders Memorial on Your Holiday program is encouraged to contact nual Make a Difference Day. UNC’s McCorkle Place, and will end Sharron Hinton at 245-2840. More information is at Wilson Library. 2-4pm, free and [email protected] available at orangecountync.gov/holidayprogram open to the public. For more info: Liza Terll at 962-4207 or liza_terll@

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For Carrboro Mayor Mayor Mark Chilton

“Chilton and his board allies crafted Carrboro’s environmentally sustainable commercial and residential growth.” –Independent Weekly www.markchilton.org (((((((((

For Board of Alderman Jacquie Gist

“Carrboro is privileged to have such a strong voice with invaluable institutional memory on board.” –Independent Weekly www.jacquiegist.org (((((((((

For Board of Alderman Randee Haven-O’Donnell

“She has proven her leadership during the past four years and will be a strong asset if re-elected “ –Independent Weekly www.randeehavenodonnell.org(((((

For Board of Alderman Sammy Slade

“his broad viewpoint will add a valued perspective to the board. “ –Independent Weekly “supports regional rail… more local jobs… known in Carrboro for his work with community organizations“ –NC Sierra Club www.sammyslade.org((((((((( Help keep Carrboro progressive: be sure to vote! Election day is November 3 Paid for by Chilton for Mayor, Gist for Alderman, Randee Haven-O’Donnell Campaign, Slade for Alderman 6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen for the record hard work. In the fullness of time, he found a job as a ditch digger, and family Who do you see? lore has it that he worked on the campus of Harvard University. MaryAnne’s There may be no better reminder that grandmother found work in a garment we remain many steps away from solving factory in Boston in what were most chronic homelessness than the recent likely sweat-shop conditions. airing of views over the relocation of the MaryAnne went to high school in Inter-Faith Council Shelter. Medford, Mass. in an environment, sad- We are not all that far along in either ly, of drugs and weapons, and, notwith- understanding homelessness or ending it. standing, finished fourth in her class of This despite a breakthrough in the 1,100 and was admitted to Wellesley creation of a county-wide, comprehensive College and to Harvard Business plan to end this long-running problem. School. She is a successful entrepreneur, This despite being a leader in the state in a founder, together with her husband, the creation of shelters and an innovative Rick Waechter, of an English/Mandarin transition program. And this despite our bilingual school that enrolls 250 stu- community’s legendary compassion. dents. Earlier, she founded from scratch Understanding the problem of home- the Pacific Rim Trading Company and lessness has been at the forefront of the ran it for 13 years. recently adopted Orange County 10-Year It’s clear what MaryAnne brings to Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. The the party. Her flier says, “Elevating aca- information gathered in the course of demic achievement in the face of growth drafting that plan has given service pro- and steep budget cuts is our greatest viders a useful tool and the public a more challenge.” Who better to confront that accurate picture of the lives of the people challenge than someone who knows on our streets and in our shelters. what it’s like to grow up in humble As you might guess, it is not a pretty circumstances, who has co-founded a picture. We know that substance abuse school and who has managed a success- and mental illness are common routes to election letters ful business? To all readers of this letter: the streets. And we know that the shelter please vote for MaryAnne Gucciardi for address turns up quite frequently in Artist for Czajkowski service defines her. She is well organized, issues. But, in truth, non-motor trans- school board. We need her. police reports. I am a liberal artist living in Chapel perceptive, articulate, creative and com- portation issues are the closest to Ed’s Now, unfortunately, those numbers Robert Mario Ventre, Chapel Hill Hill and I want Matt Czajkowski for prehensive in tackling and solving prob- bike-riding heart. A lot of what Ed does are coming up in the debate over the Czajkowski for mayor mayor. As an artist, it is difficult to lems. A vote for Sharon for alderman is for the council is out of the limelight, relocation of the shelter, being used by afford living in this town. Matt un- a vote for common sense and energy to serving on inter-jurisdictional boards. Matt Czajkowski is a sensible opponents of the Homestead location to derstands fiscal responsibility and is work on behalf of Carrboro’s citizens. But the depth of his expertise serves not candidate who sets political ideol- frighten people who are already con- committed to lowering property taxes Debbie Bettis, Chapel Hill only Chapel Hill but also the region. ogy aside, understands the economic cerned with how the move will change through creative and appealing com- After the ‘01 election, I served two challenges Chapel Hill faces today and their neighborhoods. Environmental choice mercial development. He is a consen- terms on the Chapel Hill Human recognizes when tax dollars are being At the same time, the discussion It is fitting that the Sierra Club’s an- sus-builder who is open to hearing all Services Advisory Board, the last two recklessly spent. Czajkowski was the shows that we have not gotten far in nouncement of its endorsements arrived views. Matt wants a thriving downtown, years as chair, and worked closely with only council member who voted “No” prying the word “panhandling” from on the same day as news that the North visually, artistically and commercially. Mark Kleinschmidt who served as the to providing current and previous town the word “homeless.” After decades of Carolina League of Municipalities has He will deal with panhandling and council liaison. Mark’s thoughtful guid- council members with life-time health work downtown to explain that there is recognized Carrboro as a Green Chal- continue to help the underserved in our ance helped our board maintain funding coverage. This measure was set to cost a difference, the image most people have lenge Advanced Level municipality “for community. Matt has demonstrated his though difficult fiscal times. Mark’s legal over $20 million and was to be paid for of a homeless person is still the aggres- choosing actions that can save energy, integrity with his dedication to govern- expertise and life experience has served through new taxes on lower-, middle- sive spare-changer parked somewhere money, and natural resources.” ment transparency. Matt is THE choice our board and the town in many ways and upper-class families in Chapel Hill. on the sidewalk of the 100 block of East This recognition results largely from for mayor of Chapel Hill. and his commitment to the less fortunate Czajkowski also voted against allowing Franklin Street. a long history, going back to the election is an inspiration. I would like to see Mark tax payers’ money to be spent on politi- Callie Warner, Chapel Hill The thought of dozens of these of Mayor Kinnaird in 1987, of Carrboro serve as mayor to bring his intelligence, cal campaigns, because he knows there stereotypes milling around Chapel Support Sammy electing strong environmentalists as sensitivity and humanity to the office. are far greater priorities during these Hill’s northwest side and, specifically, This election day, I will regret not mayor and aldermen. The Sierra Club has I have no reservations in giving my pressing times and that using tax dollars Homestead Park has some people quite living in Carrboro because I will not be played an important role in interviewing support and vote to the reelection of Ed to fund a political campaign is nowhere worried. able to vote for Sammy Slade. Of all the candidates, vetting their track records and Harrison to Chapel Hill Town Council close to the top of that list. There are certainly legitimate people running in this election, both informing the voters of the top environ- and the election of Mark Kleinschmidt I am baffled as to how Mark Klein- concerns about the hours, policies and in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, I don’t mentalists in each election. Most of those as Chapel Hill mayor. schmidt, who voted in favor of both operation of the future shelter, but dispel- know of anyone as sincere, altruistic and endorsed also received support from Larry Daquioag, Chapel Hill measures, can claim he has the best inter- ling the myths about who the homeless The Chapel Hill News and the dedicated in his desire to help his com- Matt for mayor est of Chapel Hill in mind when these really are, especially those who have munity as Sammy Slade. I have been Independent, as is the case with my two measures demonstrate he simply had entered the shelter programs, is the first, following Sammy for many years and five colleagues on the current board. Chapel Hill has benefited these past his own interest in mind when voting and evidently a monumental, task for the he has shown himself to be consistent Let’s keep Carrboro in the envi- two years from Matt Czajkowski’s will- in favor of them? Today Kleinschmidt, proponents of the new location. and true to his ideas. Sammy was green ronmental forefront. Please join me in ingness to examine proposals that come thanks to his vote for “voter-owned elec- It should be noted that the shelter at before it became fashionable, anti-war supporting the strong environmentalists before town council and think decisions tions,” is eligible to receive up to $19,000 100 West Rosemary and the one being when too many were in favor of it and endorsed by the Sierra Club: Mark Chil- through to their long-range impact. We in tax payers’ dollars to fund his political planned for the former Duke Power prop- all along calling for sustainability for the ton for mayor and Jacquie Gist, Randee could benefit even more by voting him campaign. Forgive me, but shouldn’t erty are very different. The new shelter good of us all. Haven-O’Donnell and Sammy Slade for into a position of greater leadership. that money be spent on something more will be much more focused on its core aldermen. Matt has used his graduate degree Anna Morosoff, Chapel Hill genuine and in the public interest, like on missions of providing shelter for the night Dan Coleman,. Carrboro from Harvard Business School to build our public school system? — that very basic act of human compas- Vote for Slade a career helping startups make strategic Economy is key Enough is enough! sion — and moving people off the streets I am writing to express my support decisions that have set them on the path I urge my fellow citizens to vote for and back into a productive life. for Sammy Slade as a candidate for Car- Since The Chapel Hill News to success. Busy as he is, he also takes someone who has Chapel Hill in mind, The new shelter will not include the rboro’s board of aldermen. published my column titled “Town time to volunteer with young people Matt Czajkowski for mayor. IFC’s community kitchen. That function out of touch with economic reality” to steer them toward success in life. As I’m a farmer and journalist who cov- Kendall Law, Chapel Hill — another of those basic acts of human ers food policy for a national on Sunday Oct. 11, many people have Chapel Hill struggles to balance quality compassion — is likely to migrate to publication. In my work, I travel asked for whom I will vote. I feel that we of life with strategic growth, we would Progressive leader Carrboro, where a discussion of when regularly, observing how communities need a complete change in Chapel Hill gain from the leadership of Matt’s sharp The progressive leadership that has and how is already on a slow boil. are responding to the ill effects of a food leadership to move us through difficult mind and kind heart. been reflected in the office of mayor of In both cases these are issues that will system that thrives on low wages, cheap economic times. Voting for persons who Matt has my vote for mayor on Nov. 3. Chapel Hill, at least since the ground- require a great deal of dialog, patience energy and lax environmental controls claim years of experience on the council Nancy Oates, Chapel Hill breaking election of Howard Lee in the and realism. As was promised at Monday simply guarantees that we will have the while churning out low-quality, health- Pease for council late ‘60s, will continue if those of us night’s council meeting, we are early on ruining food. same faulty decisions. We need leaders who have truly been a part of this won- in the process and this will be a long I’ve known Sammy since I moved who have the training and experience to I write to endorse wholeheartedly derful community, and who understand conversation. Let’s begin with a realistic part-time to Carrboro in 2006. Over deal with challenging economic questions Gene Pease, a candidate for Chapel Hill what a special place it is in this state and understanding of the individuals we seek and over again in that time, he has dem- that face Chapel Hill now and in coming Town Council. Gene has demonstrated nation, will get together and elect Mark to assist. onstrated his commitment to Carrboro decades. I will vote for Matt Czajkowski his commitment to the community Kleinschmidt to be our new mayor. The faith community here came as a robust, inclusive and economically for mayor and Jon deHart, Gene Pease through his service on the OWASA As a loyal resident for more than together nearly 50 years ago to provide vibrant community – one that sees food and Matt Pohlman for council. board, the planning board and the 50 years, a practicing lawyer, former food and shelter, and this community production as a tool for economic de- David Hughes, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation. member of the town council and solici- In these positions, he built a record of through good times and bad has stood velopment and public health. I’ve been Vote Czajkowski tor of the Chapel Hill Recorder’s Court, with it. Over the years, hundreds have especially impressed by his efforts along leadership and accomplishment. I believe that the uniqueness of this Matt Czajkowski offers the experi- volunteered and contributed, and those with other local citizens to establish the Gene is a talented and seasoned CEO Southern part of heaven could be easily ence and wisdom that Chapel Hill needs who have will tell you to a person that Carrboro Community Garden –which of mid-sized companies. He understands diminished in a negative way if we fail in a mayor. the homeless — our homeless — are has quickly become one of the best-run budgeting and financial management to maintain reasonable development During candidate forums, he much like you or I except that one day and productive community gardens I’ve and would bring those talents to town restrictions and focus only on commer- has detailed his ideas for revitalizing the bottom fell out. seen anywhere. government in a time when we need to cial growth. Instead, we should continue downtown, using specifics instead of just As shelter volunteers said at Monday Sammy also played a key role in moderate the tax burden and support to strive to avoid becoming just another cheerleading. He would freeze the town night’s meeting, most of the men they launching and organizing the annual our local businesses. sterile medium-sized city with a “cham- tax rate for two years and look for ways met there had jobs or were actively look- Carrboro Farm Tour – one of the most In working with Gene, I find him to ber of commerce mentality.” to cut town expenses. ing for work. These are the people who innovative efforts I’ve seen to raise be reasonable, thoughtful and collabora- The critical issue is not whether one And his approach to town council are trying to rebuild their lives. Their community awareness to the potential tive. He listens to all viewpoints and is pro or anti “business,” but rather business has been a refreshing mix of situations are fragile and a helping hand of (truly) local food production. And has a nice sense of humor, which he will whether the town of Chapel Hill can candor and common sense – he was the could be the difference between hope he works in less visible ways, too; for certainly need as a council member. and will remain the charming, beauti- lone council member to bring to light and despair, success and failure. example, he acts as chair of the Carrboro Please join me in electing Gene Pease ful, liberal-minded and diverse com- the sneaky health insurance-for-life issue As we begin these conversations, Local Living Economy Task Force. to the Chapel Hill Town Council. He will munity that we love. Our chances last year because he believed the public remember that. We currently have a former commu- be an effective, positive leader on day one. for success are far better with Mark should have a say on that issue. nity organizer as president. The time has Rosemary Waldorf Kleinschmidt as our mayor. Matt has my vote for mayor on Nov. 3. Mayor of Chapel Hill, 1995-2001 come to empower community organiz- Steve Bernholz, Chapel Hill Don Evans, Chapel Hill Gucciardi for schools ers at the local level. I have no doubt that Vote for Matt Sammy will be a responsive, responsible Principled candidates We need MaryAnne Gucciardi on For two years, Matt Czajkowski has and inclusive alderperson – one with I met Ed Harrison and Mark Klein- the school board. If anyone understands editorial brought to the running of our town a vision, based on years of experience, schmidt in 2001 when I was a candidate the transformative power of education, Robert Dickson, Publisher government a welcome background of of Carrboro as a resilient and dynamic for Chapel Hill Town Council. Going it’s MaryAnne. Kirk Ross, Editor business acumen and practicality. community. to voter forums together and seeing how She and I grew up under similar Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor Tom Philpott circumstances in Massachusetts. I spent I have known Matt for virtually the Liz Holm, Art Director the other guy acts and reacts to you and entire decade he and his family have Food editor, Grist Magazine others gives a person a chance to take a the first 10 years of my life living on the Beth Mechum, Staff Writer third floor of a cold-water walkup. My lived in Chapel Hill, and I know him to Margot Lester, Lucy Butcher, Cook for aldermen measure of a man and form an opinion be one of the most thoughtful, practical Rich Fowler, Contributors about someone. Ed and Mark were and parents were both Italian immigrants. No one would serve Carrboro more My father came to this country, alone, and inclusive people I have ever met. For Ava Barlow, Photographer ably, more responsibly or with more are honest, principled individuals. The someone of Matt’s leadership capability, big difference between their candidacies early in the 20th century, endowed advertising integrity and genuine desire to better the with a fifth-grade education, $50 in his integrity and practicality to be willing to Marty Cassady, Ad Director quality of life in Carrboro than Sharon and mine was that both of them were serve us as mayor is an amazing offering [email protected] better qualified candidates, and time pocket and no knowledge of English. Cook. In the 12 years I have known her, MaryAnne’s grandfather came from of service to our community. Let us not operations I have watched her give skillful leader- has shown that both of them have been pass up this opportunity. excellent council members. pre-war Trapani, Sicily and grew up Anne Billings, Office Coordinator ship and untiring support to a wide in dire poverty. He too came to this John McAdams [email protected] range of community and civic-service Ed Harrison is always prepared in all matters that come before the council, country virtually penniless, but with Chapel Hill Distribution projects, organizations and individuals boundless energy and with a gusto for Chuck Morton, Julian Davis in need. Her personal commitment to especially environmental and ecological The Carrboro Citizen THURSDAY, october 22, 2009 7

young Surreal in Hue and Khe prognosis is good. Sanh. Stone and his beguil- “I feel like I’m pretty well over from page 1 ing boyishness. Flynn: quiet, a it,” Young said. He’s swimming “The truth is, we loved [Viet- cougar. And the others – Herr, again, building his endurance. nam],” said Young. “We were Nic Wheeler, Tim Page. Shrap- “I’m probably in better health overwhelmed by the beauty of nel buzzing past his head in the than I was when I was a teenager.” the place and the beauty of the doorway of a C-130. The young But that nothing-would-ever- people – they are such exquisite absent-eyed GI in the corner measure-up part – it still gnaws, and beautiful people … just such strumming “Where Have All if gently. a natural grace.” the Flowers Gone,” over and “In the midst of what every- Young’s is a vivid tale of again. His stories “needled” body now regards as the horror young men (and a few women) by editors back in the States. of Vietnam,” Young affirms, “was in the midst of war, an old men’s The drugs. The extended, sur- the great moment of my life. And game in which young men die, real journey home, zigzagging it was fun, and I loved it, and having, in the best and worst through Southeast Asia. how do you duplicate it?” senses, the times of their lives. Back in the States, Young didn’t He’s joined a Yahoo group of Young, at 68, is still writ- want to be where he was. “I desper- some 300 Vietnam correspon- ing. He’s revising his play about ately wanted to be back there with dents: reviving tales, conjuring Thomas Wolfe that was re- Flynn and Stone.” In a Greenwich spirits, easing the ongoing tran- cently staged in Mars Hill, near Village bar, he said to a friend: “I sition. A reunion is planned in Asheville, and is contemplat- feel like my life is all behind me.” Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh ing a screenplay for another of He was 29 years old. City next April, and Young in- his books. He lives a quiet life “I didn’t think I’d ever do tends to be there. among friends. And he lives with anything that would measure Among the things he carries Vietnam. With Stone and Flynn, up to that,” he said. “And I from Vietnam: with the GIs. With the grace of haven’t.” “You learn the double lessons of man’s inhumanity to man and the people in whose country he Back home was nurtured. photo courtesy of perry young man’s humanity under stress or In fact, he’s done plenty: “It’s part of my day, every Young at a refugee camp near Khe Sanh, 1968. in crisis.” newspaper work, stories for day. You see the pictures every- A peculiar genius of the very Harper’s and Rolling Stone, 10 where,” he said, gesturing into He was a curious boy who including the chronicle of a train have ever seen the world was go- best among those with whom books, including a New York his apartment. “An ashtray from always felt close to history. His ride, post-Vietnam, from Singa- ing that way.” Young traveled was in exposing Times bestseller, The David Kopay the Continental Palace, where father was born in 1889 (in pore to Bangkok. On Jan. 29, 1968, Young the absurdities of war. Story, and three plays. we all hung out on the square in Yancey County, just northeast of Most of what Young learned stepped off a Pan Am flight He tells this story in Two of the In December 1972, Young Saigon. Just dumb little bits of Asheville) and his father’s father, at UNC, he said, was “outside the from Tokyo into a Saigon cel- Missing: “Once when Dana was returned to Vietnam for Rolling memorabilia.” born in 1847, lied about his age to walls.” He was soon covering the ebration of Tet, the Vietnamese out in the field, a company com- Stone. He lives with the realization avoid conscription into the Con- General Assembly for UPI, mak- New Year, and, within 36 hours, mander called in air strikes on “It was pretty awful,” he said. that was then formed, that “I federacy. ing $65 a week. smack into the middle of the Tet some huts, from which someone “I was pretty screwed up. I was would never have an experience His mother was fascinated by One step ahead of the draft, Offensive. had been firing on the Ameri- on drugs most of the that would measure up.” that rich and proxi- cans. When it was all smoke and mate history. time.” Mostly speed, rubble, the captain said to Dana, Close to history “She thought it then opium. Roll- ‘That takes care of that.’ ‘Yeah,’ Perry Deane Young was born was every bit as good “In the midst of what everybody now regards as the ing Stone picked up said Dana, ‘gives everybody a on March 27, 1941 on a farm in as Shakespeare.” the tab for the trip, fresh start.’” the working-class community of Young began horror of Vietnam was the great moment of my life.” but there were dif- And the legacy of those Woodfin, on the northern edge collecting docu- ferences of opinion journalists, Young and his col- of Asheville. The Young farm- ments when he was and nothing ever leagues, lies in their ability to house sat on a hilltop – above a 12, and as a teen ran, though much of expose an authentic face of the cotton mill, a casket plant and traversed the mountains collect- Young joined the Army Reserve, “The weather was like what he wrote ended up in Two of war, something Americans were two furniture factories – over- ing artifacts. went to basic training and then Charleston,” Young recalled, “it the Missing. unaccustomed to seeing – the looking some 30 acres. It was taken as a given that military police training school, just embraced you. It was hot There were up years and down. anger, abject fear, resentment, “It was very picturesque,” Perry and his next-oldest brother, then back to UPI, moving to New and humid, and just utter chaos. He returned to Chapel Hill in drugs; a young Vietnamese Young said, “it was beautiful.” Robert, would go off to college. York City in March ’67, covering Total chaos. 1993 from San Diego, where he’d girl running down the street, The youngest of 13 – includ- But raw sewage the city began the “long hot summer of riots” for “I knew that it was a holi- had a rough time of it. scorched by napalm. ing nine much-older half-sib- shipping down Beaver Dam UPI, 26 dead in Newark. “I was day. But I didn’t know about He ran an ad: “Starving au- That, said Young, is what his lings from his father’s first mar- Creek devastated the Young farm, never so scared in Vietnam as I was this thing of putting firecrackers thor will exchange work for rent; buddies in Vietnam did: “They riage – Young was his mother’s and Perry made his way to UNC in Newark, New Jersey,” he said. from the tops of buildings, com- expert gardener …” and landed stripped away the glory.” “Little Lord Fauntleroy.” only after Robert, who had served (Space limitations preclude a pletely covering the facade of a the apartment in the basement But wait. What of that photo “I would go to school with as student body president, con- full account of the resolution of building with firecrackers and of the Women’s Center that re- on the cover of Two of the Miss- kids in overalls and undershirts, vinced the right folks that his kid Young’s very brief reserve-mili- then setting fire to them, to scare mains his home. ing – two young rebels, Stone and my mother would dress me brother was a good investment. tary career. Suffice to say that the the dragons, the bad spirits, off. “Coming back here, to North and Flynn, astride motorcycles, in little shorts and Palm Beach (Robert, former assistant dean reason he stopped reporting to his And it was insane. Carolina, is what cleared my the last known photo of them, suits. I mean, it’s a wonder they of the Duke Divinity School and MP unit on Long Island was to go “Millions of motorcycles. head,” he said. “I needed to be poised to ride off into … didn’t kill me.” minister to the university, passed to Vietnam as a reporter, and he Noise, noise, noise, everywhere. here. Here are my roots. Here’s “Whatever their intentions,” The Youngs were a colorful away on Aug. 31.) assumes he was later pardoned by And the military all around. where I belong. Young said, “they are frozen in lot. Young’s oldest half-brother At UNC, Young found a mea- Gerald Ford. One wonders how And there were all these parties “I was traveling around with all our memories like that cover was dating the woman who sure of confidence in writing – many young men went AWOL in to go to. And being me, I went these boxes of Western North photo taken minutes before they would become Young’s mother though not through conventional order to trek on into the war.) to them all. Carolina history. I used to say disappeared – young and alive channels. The Daily Tar Heel was “Then at 3 a.m., my office I was the only correspondent in and heading off on another dan- until the old man stole her away. Saigon They had to wait until her 18th sufficiently intimidating that he called and said if you can get Saigon who had the 1850 census gerous adventure.” birthday to marry (dad was 39). walked in and promptly out. Young had never been west of across the street, come to work.” of Yancey County in his bag. A touch of the romantic? After his father had his first Instead, he wrote a letter to New Orleans. Why to Vietnam? Just down the street, in front of But this is what I knew and this “We have this romance with stroke, that older brother re- the travel editor of the New York “I don’t know,” he said. “I the Long Binh Naval Headquar- is what I loved, and I’d sort of war,” he allows. turned to run the farm. Times, made a good impression, still don’t understand it. It’s all ters, 40 people had been killed been in exile. And of that photo of Stone Dysfunctional doesn’t begin and produced stories about the involved with proving yourself in a pitched battle. Young didn’t “I was ready to come home. This and Flynn: “I love it.” to describe the family, Young Civil War centennial. He con- as a man, wanting the big story yet have his press credentials. has been the most stable thing.” No contradiction there. Be- said. tinued to write travel pieces for … and wanting to travel. I had “It was never quite real from then He recently dealt with pros- cause young men never grow old. the same editor for many years, no money. The only way I could on,” he said. “It was all surreal.” tate cancer. Post-radiation, the

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council home tired after work, help- election letters (continuted from page 6 ) ing them get fed and rested so from page 1 they could return to work the Vote Slade Vote for Raymond would or do offer their com- Durham-Chapel Hill Urban- next day. My family grew up with the My endorsement of Will munity. Adequate recognition ized Area. We need Ed Harri- Several residents near the “Not once did I ever have Slades. Sammy is one of the most Raymond comes from having for Will can never happen in son’s expertise in continuing to proposed site said they were con- an encounter or a confronta- sincere and down-to-earth peo- experience working with him four-minute time slots stand- make travel easier and safer for cerned that the site is a done deal. tion with any resident that ple I know. We are all thrilled on the town technology coming before the town council everyone here. Tina Coyne-Smith, wearing red, made me in any way compro- that he has decided to run for mittee, both as a visitor and podium. Everyone recognizes Lee and Gail McIlwain as were many of her neighbors mised of my safety,” he said. alderman, not for reasons of self- as a member. As a visitor, he Will campaigns for his seat on Chapel Hill from Parkside and other areas “They’re human beings.” interest, but because he truly would show up at a meeting, the town council to do what near the proposed site, said she Robert Seymour, retired wants to make a difference in disrupt the agenda and distract he (and myself) enjoys most Health care cut? was worried about an increase in minister of Binkley Baptist a community toward which he the members and town staff. – being a servant leader of the I am bemused by Matt crime and the danger posed by Church and a founding board has already shown tremendous Nevertheless, he had great community we passionately Czajkowski’s push to cut Town shelter residents. member of the IFC, said the site dedication. Lots of good things information, insight into town enjoy living in. of Chapel Hill employee health “It is at best unfair and at worst was an example of cooperation are happening in Carrboro, and operations beyond that of most I enthusiastically recom- care benefits, since Czajkowski’s dangerous to place these popula- between the town, the univer- Sammy Slade has been a part of people on the committee and mend voting Will Raymond for health care premium ($351) is tions in such close proximity to sity and the faith community. many of these great initiatives a real passion for doing the town council on Nov. 3. the highest paid by the town for parks, to daycares, to residential The present shelter, he said, (i.e., co-founder of Carrboro right thing by the town. It was Gregg Gerdau, Chapel Hill any council member, accord- neighborhoods,” she said. is inadequate and often over- Greenspace, co-founder of the never biased, just fact-based in- ing to data provided by Town Coyne-Smith said she and crowded on a cold winter night. Carrboro Community Garden telligent opinion. Sometimes, New leadership Manager Roger Stancil in her neighbors were worried Seymour said in all of his Coalition, chair of the Local lots of it. Once I invited Will If you feel, as we do, that response to a public records in- about what will happen to years volunteering at the shelter, Living Economy Task Force to join the committee as a the Chapel Hill Town Council formation request. (Mayor Foy Homestead Road Park. he never felt unsafe. “There are and co-founder of the budding member, his approach really needs new leadership to address and mayoral candidate Mark “The homeless men who many false stereotypes about peo- LocalMotive, Carrboro’s com- changed. Will played by all the the many critical issues that we Kleinschmidt carry the cheapest are denied access to the shelter ple who are homeless,” he said. munity-based business alliance). rules and brought his enor- now collectively face – inte- premium of those council mem- will take shelter in Homestead Homelessness is not a law- There are lots of challenges mous intellect and passion to grating Carolina North into bers enrolled, at $186.18 each.) Park,” she said. and-order issue, Seymour ahead and I believe Sammy the table in a productive and the town fabric, restoring the “Now is not the time for the Several shelter volunteers said, “it is an issue of people Slade is highly qualified to help organized way. vitality of Franklin Street and council to be spending money and members of IFC congre- who are down on their luck. Carrboro move toward being an He was a model member downtown Chapel Hill, pre- on itself,” Czajkowski has said. gations lined up in support of It is primarily an economic is- even better place. of the committee after I took serving the social diversity of But it seems like the town is the move, with several convey- sue. [The shelter] is a place for ing their personal experiences people who have fallen through Leslie Montana, Chapel Hill the steps to include him. I am our community by achieving a spending more on him than on glad I did, and would do so more sensible balance between most other council members! as shelter workers. the cracks.” New names for council again in a second. There were commercial and residential The true “sensible choice” in Henry Lister, a member of Turning to those who had this race, as the Independent the United Church of Chapel spoken out against the shelter, I am a retiree living near other members of that com- development – please join us in Weekly recently affirmed Hill, said during his years as he quoted Franklin Roosevelt: Ram’s Plaza who has followed mittee I would have traded a voting for Matt Czajkowski for (echoing the Sierra Club and an overnight volunteer he dealt “The only thing we have to fear town council’s many missteps hundred Will Raymonds to get mayor. the UNC Young Democrats), mostly with people coming is fear itself.” for 11 years. David Hughes, rid of, because they lacked his Although we have voted in is Mark Kleinschmidt. Mark UNC retired business admin- intellect, experience, common past elections for Matt’s main Kleinschmidt has a record of istration professor, sums it up: sense and passion for what opponent, we believe strongly working hard to build com- “Town out of touch with eco- might be the right solution for that Matt is the best choice for EARLY VOTING munity consensus, and (in the nomic reality” (The Chapel the town. Very detail-oriented, Chapel Hill. Will could review construc- words of the Indy editori- Locations, dates and Carrboro Town Hall Hill News, 10-11-09, P.9A). Allison and Ford Worthy hours for early voting: and Morehead tion documents for the Town al board) “a history of thinking Matt Czajkowski, Jon De- Chapel Hill Planetarium: Operations Center as fast and through the issues and listening Board of Elections hart, Matt Pohlman and Gene • Monday through Friday, Oct. well as I could. He spotted so to residents.” We need some- Conference Room — Pease are experienced budget Vote for Ed 19-23 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. many issues created by the old one experienced and engaged 110 East King St., planners, financially responsible, If you agree that traf- • Monday through Friday, Oct. 26- with Chapel Hill’s populace Hillsborough: business and commerce experts, town manager, but always kept fic congestion is a key issue 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the town’s well-being, like socially liberal, pro-justice and that knowledge contained and in Chapel Hill’s future, vote • Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16 • Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to Kleinschmidt, not a big-money from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. environmentally concerned. never abused his privilege. for incumbent Ed Harrison for 1 p.m. reactionary like Czajkowski, • Monday through Friday, Oct. Vote for them for broader At the end of the day, Will town council. Ed has long been who before his election in 2007 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info: representation in Chapel Hill has the very human desire to be a leader in the council’s efforts had not even attended a Chapel • Monday through Friday, Oct. 26- co.orange.nc.us/elect/ and avoid the frequent-candi- adequately recognized for the to improve transportation in gifts he has to offer. Moreover, Hill council or board meeting. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. date bloc. this area. He currently repre- • Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to his gifts are significantly greater Ted Gellar-Goad, Lynne Kane sents us on the Transportation 1 p.m. than most people could, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Advisory Committee for the VOTE chapel hill town councilH The Job: The town council reviews and approves the town budget and tax rate, conducts public hearings, reviews and approves or denies development applications, approves ordinance changes, hires or approves the hiring of key town positions and sets goals and policies for town government. The job pays about $13,000 annually plus health insurance.

John DeHart agement Advisory Committee, New Hope Creek Corridor Advisory or board member for various organizations in Chapel Hill. Groups: Neighborhood: Larkspur Committee, Sierra Club N.C. Association of CPAs, Mental Health Association in Age: Occupation: Manager Mortgage Banking 59 Orange County, Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church, Preservation Interests: family, YMCA activities with my children, ACC I hope to continue my accomplishments in: Society of Chapel Hill Age: Sports, volunteer with IFC, Habitat, Red Cross Constituent service, to make government work for all of Chapel 34 Groups: Orange United Methodist Church; president, Triangle Hill, by helping people understand and affect town processes; I want to lend an experienced yet fresh voice to our community. My Mortgage Lenders; Durham and Chapel Hill Board of Realtors; Fiscal progress, by implementing the Economic Development Plan experience working with small businesses will be a great fit and provide Homebuilders Assoc. I co-authored with colleagues, especially for more non-residential re- balance on our town council. I have served on local boards and have Age: 42 development with a transit orientation; transportation, working locally been a consistent volunteer in Chapel Hill since my days at UNC. I am In 2008 , America was ready for a change in leadership in Washington. and regionally for funding for bus service, sidewalks, bike facilities; ready to serve the citizens of Chapel Hill and want to lead our town as 1n 2009, I believe that Chapel Hill is ready for a change in our environmental protection, particularly where I offer professional exper- it tackles both current and new issues. town leaders. tise, such as land preservation, tree protection and water quality. Endorsements: Will Raymond I believe our citizens are willing to vote for a common-sense, fiscally Sierra Club, Independent Weekly sound candidate who is willing to make tough decisions we have facing us. Neighborhood: Mount Bolus James I. Merritt Road Laurin Easthom Neighborhood: Pine Knolls Occupation: Software engineer, Occupation: Neighborhood: Larkspur, Chapel Retired secondary former CIO/CTO Reged.com Interests: Hill administrator and town council incum- Outside of family activi- Occupation: Chapel Hill Town bent ties, I spend my free time working on Interests:: Council, mom, dentist part time golf, tennis, football and various community projects, researching Interests: tennis, soccer (watching basketball and commenting on local issues and par- my kids as soccer mom), running, piano, Groups: OCTS/Lincoln High/ Will Raymond ticipating as both a member of advisory art Northside Alumni Association, Omega boards and a citizen in local governance. Age: Groups: Chapel Hill Town Coun- James Merritt Psi Fraternity Inc. 47 Age: Laurin Easthom cil, council committee on sustainability, 65 For eight years, I have served our community in various roles. energy and the environment, council I am running for Chapel Hill Town Alone and along with other concerned citizens, I’ve taken on some committee on communications, council Council because I am a native of Chapel Hill and I care about the of the thorniest and toughest of local issues, and been persistent and liaison to Community Home Trust (formerly Orange Community town in which I grew into adulthood. In November 2008, I was successful in promoting reasonable and beneficial growth policy, fiscal Housing and Land Trust), member of two schools’ PTA’s, classroom unanimously appointed by the current town council to complete the responsibility, greater governmental transparency, environmental and volunteer, Sierra Club member, Orange County Democratic Party term of the late Bill Thorpe. My military experience includes a tour of economic sustainability — not just in Chapel Hill but also Orange (patterson precinct), University Presbyterian Church. duty in Vietnam, where I received a Purple Heart for being wounded County. As a council member, I can take the next step in better serving Age: 45 (uggh) in action in a combat zone. our community. Endorsements: Sierra Club, Independent Weekly, The Hank I’m running again for another four years because I am concerned Penny Rich about how Chapel Hill will grow amidst development pressures. I’m Anderson/Bill Thorpe Breakfast Club and president of the OCTS/Lin- for positive changes in Chapel Hill, and I don’t dwell on negative coln High/Northside Alumni Association Neighborhood: Ironwoods Occupation: Small business owner non-solution-oriented complaints. I’m for protection of neighborhoods, Gene Pease protection of the environment, while increasing our commercial tax (personal chef service) base. Yes, it can be done. Neighborhood: Gimghoul Interests: reading, cooking, Endorsements: Sierra Club, Independent Weekly Occupation: Entrepreneur quilting, yoga, laughing with my sisters, Interests: roller hockey player playing with my boys, gardening, taking Ed Harrison Groups: Citizens Budget and care of the earth, drinking wine with my Neighborhood: Blairwood (im- Finance Committee, chair; Chapel Hill friends, playing ball with my dog, feeding mediately east of Colony Woods) Public Library Foundation; Orange Wa- Penny Rich the hungry, helping other human beings, Occupation: Environmental advo- ter and Sewer Authority, board member; caring Groups: cate/planner/educator Gimghoul Neighborhood Association Sierra Club, Orange Age: Interests: gardening, hiking 59 Democratic Women, No Name Book club Gene Pease Age: through both natural and historical Shortly after my family moved to 50 sites, going to plays and movies, bicy- Chapel Hill, my father passed away at a I have always worked to make my community a better place. In my cling around town. Prefer to do the first young age. His death caused me to consider my own life and legacy. opinion, that is the responsibility of an elected official, and that is why Ed Harrison three with my non-bicycling wife, Pat I was accomplished in my career, had a wonderful marriage and two I am asking for your vote on Nov. 3. Chapel Hill is an amazing town, Carstensen, my life-long interest. lovely daughters. But I decided that I wanted to give back. Now, after and we all have a responsibility to ensure that it remains a beautiful Groups: Chapel Hill Town Coun- 13 years of community service I have a strong record of leadership and place for future generations. With this in mind, I have focused my cil, N.C. League of Municipalities — Planning and Legislative Services accomplishments. vision for Chapel Hill on sustainability: environmental stewardship, Committee, Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Transportation Advisory economic growth and social responsibility. Matt Pohlman Endorsements: Committee, Triangle J Council of Governments Board of Delegates, Sierra Club, Independent Weekly Legislative Committee, Water Resources Advisory Committee, Smart Neighborhood: Southbridge Growth Committee, Public Transit Partners Committee, Durham/ Occupation: CPA, head of the Family Office Division, Franklin Chapel Hill/Orange Work Group, Hollow Rock/Erwin Road Property Street Partners Park Planning Advisory Committee, N.C. Active Transportation Al- Interests: Spending time with my family (wife, Shelby, and two liance, N.C. Editorial Forum, Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve Man- boys - 6 and 2 years old), doing anything outdoors! Work as a volunteer 9 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 Business The Carrboro Citizen biz beat Business Briefs we are truly blessed they chose Harris to distribute their beers.” Books, banks Harris will focus on the distribution of the signature Carolina and bytes Brewery beers – Sky Blue Golden Ale, Flagship IPA and Copperline Amber Ale – along with several Margot C. Lester And then there’s the ripple effect. These failures create real seasonal beers that will only be available for a limited time such New Store Updates problems for real people – employees, loan recipients, etc. as Oktoberfest and Firecracker The south Orange County “On the policy side, we Pale Ale. More information on literati have reason to cheer. A should help those that suffer these beers is available below and new, independent bookstore, most in this transition – some at http://carolinabrewery.com/ Flyleaf Books, will open in kind of stopgap unemploy- housebrews.html. mid-November at Chapel Hill’s ment benefits and longer-term Orange County Midtown Market (752 Martin retraining opportunities if it planning new Luther King Jr. Blvd.; flyleaf- looks like this industry or any development ordinance books.com). The shop is owned industry will be forever altered,” by Michael and Jamie Fiocco, On the heels of the county’s he suggests. “And to the extent recent major revision to its com- Land Arnold and Sarah Carr. that some local banks may play Jamie Fiocco, Arnold and Carr – prehensive plan, planning officials an important role in credit allo- announced last week that they’re veterans of book selling from the cation to particular communi- retailer and publisher side – will seeking public input for a new Uni- ties, we need to think best about fied Development Ordinance. run the store. how to make sure this does not “As we each were sepa- The UDO will consolidate severely limit the ability of property development regulations rately thinking about how to poor or minority communities put our experience to work in into one cross-referenced docu- to purchase homes, open new ment. Examples of existing ordi- Chapel Hill-Carrboro, we ran businesses, etc. across Ron Strom, the owner nances to be included in the UDO “There is an emerging con- are: zoning, subdivision, flood of Midtown Market, who at cern that the disappearance of PHOTO BY beth mechum Volunteers from the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors apply some elbow grease at the South Greensboro damage, and erosion control. the urging of his 18-year-old many of these local banks might daughter, Hannah, was de- Street home of Kaye Martinez. Planners are holding an in- halt what is called the democ- formation session in Hillsbor- termined to find a local, inde- ratization of finance – certain Fix-A-Home helps school system for 23 years. growing the distribution of our ough tonight (Thursday, Oct. pendent retailer to co-anchor communities have had access products. They are experts with 22) at the Planning and Agri- his center alongside Foster’s to financial products and credit Culbreth library Carrboro Raw to open sales and delivery, and we want to cultural Center, 306-F Revere Market,” Jamie Fiocco recalls. in ways they never had in ear- assistant Carrboro Raw will hold its return to what we do best, which Road, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “That’s how the idea began.” lier decades. While this clearly The Greater Chapel Hill As- grand opening today (Thursday, is making great beers. We have Officials plan to discuss the Despite the economic down- came with some significant sociation of Realtors is in the Oct. 22). The juice bar will oper- been very impressed with the re- project’s scope, process and turn, the trio decided to go for problems associated with excess third year of its Fix-A-Home ate from a truck at 150 East Main cent transition and look for many timeline and hope to receive in- it. debt, it also facilitated things program, and this year the as- Street (the old Christmas Tree lot great things to come from this put from the community. “For us, a good opportunity like entrepreneurial activity in sociation partnered with the next to Spotted Dog). partnership in the future.” For questions or additional in the right community trumps communities that were previ- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public The opening events will fea- Already the distribution deal information contact the Or- a national economic slowdown,” ously shut out. School Foundation to identify a ture visits from local performers has resulted in Carolina Brewery ange County Planning and In- she continues. “We think that “The disappearance of some deserving staff member for the and artists throughout the day. beer being sold for the first time spections Department at (919) Chapel Hill-Carrboro is the of these banks may have impor- home-improvement project val- Carrboro Raw’s hours are 10 at Harris Teeter grocery stores 245-2575. Information will right place for an independent tant implications for the ability ued at $25,000. a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through and served on tap at Maggianos also be made available on the bookstore to thrive, a commu- of certain communities to pur- This year, Culbreth library Sunday. Little Italy, Wyndham Garden Department’s website at: www. nity that honors independent sue good business opportunities assistant Kaye Martinez was the Carolina Brewery Hotel and a host of other area co.orange.nc.us/planning businesses and understands the and jobs.” recipient of the home-improve- signs deal bars and restaurants. importance of buying local and ment project with both interior Economic Outlook Looking Up? “Harris Incorporated could how local dollars help commu- and exterior improvements add- Carolina Brewery has signed a Breakfast not be more excited about this nities grow. We are, above all, It’s not death, destruction ed last week over the two-day distribution deal with Harris Inc. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro new partnership,” says Jay Har- readers ourselves and our pas- and pestilence for everyone. project. to distribute its brews in bars, res- Chamber of Commerce will ris, president of Harris Incorpo- sion is fostering a community Some executives think things “We wanted to find someone taurants, grocery stores and other hold an economic outlook brief- rated. “Our goal is to be able to dialogue about books and au- may be moving up, according in the community that was de- retail accounts in the Triangle. ing featuring N.C. State econo- bring first in class, local, craft thors and local happenings.” to a survey by CDW IT Moni- serving,” said Pat Neagle, chair Harris will distribute Carolina mist Michael Walden at Spice beer to our customers. The Though the store will tor, which monitors the infor- of the community service for Brewery beers by the keg to bars Street in University Mall. growler program allows those open for business next mation-technology industry. It the association. “We figured and restaurants to serve on tap The briefing breakfast runs who love Carolina’s draft beers month, it will observe its found that 63 percent of execs teachers help us, why don’t we and in 64-ounce glass growlers from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and fea- to now be able to take it home grand opening in January. at companies with at least 1,000 help them.” to retail and grocery. tures a full breakfast. The cost is and the recyclable glass is a win In other new store news, employees see the economy im- Martinez has lived in her “We are very excited about $20. Visit the chambers website win for the consumer and the Mikyn’s Asian Market is upfit- proving between now and the South Greensboro Street home our new partnership with Har- at carolinachamber.org for more environment. Robert and Jon ting its new space at 104-F Car- end of the first quarter 2010. In since she was born, and now ris Inc.,” said Carolina Brewery details and to register. have put together a strong team rboro Plaza and could be open February, only 43 percent were lives there with her husband and owner Robert Poitras. “Jay and at the Carolina Brewery and as early as next month. that optimistic. Additionally, son. She has worked in the city his team are fully committed to Not too small to fail only 10 percent of those big- company execs expected layoffs Ninety-seven U.S. banks have during that period, down from closed so far this year. Only two 17 percent in February. Summit to focus on recession and African-Americans were in the Old North State, and Suzanne Gordon, chief infor- identified in the discussions. rican-Americans will have a col- on the “Economic Situation of none was around these parts. So mation officer at SAS, the global UNC News Services The recommendations will be lective voice in making policy N.C. African-Americans.” why should we care? There are software giant in Cary, agrees. sent toGov. Beverly Perdue and recommendations.” On Nov. 2, speakers will at least a couple of reasons, ac- “I think the economy is go- Have African-Americans President Barack Obama. William “Sandy” Darity, include economists Julianne cording to Christian Lundblad, ing to get better, although how been disproportionately affect- The summit is presented by summit co-organizer and Duke Malveaux, president of Bennett Edward M. O’Herron Distin- quickly is anyone’s guess. But ed by the recession? And, if so, UNC’s Institute of African- network director, said, “There has College in Greensboro; Ronald guished Scholar and associate I am optimistic,” she allows. what can be done about these American Research and Duke’s never been a forum to construct A. Johnson, dean of the busi- professor of finance at the UNC “What’s interesting is that in negative impacts? Research Network on Racial a policy agenda addressing the ness school at Western Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. past recessions, certain global These will be the questions and Ethnic Inequality. Sessions economic crisis in black America University; Sandra Phillips, as- “One: These failings are regions were impacted more on the minds of black econo- open to the public will be from conducted by black economists. sistant professor of finance at indicative of the widespread significantly than others – but mists and other experts at an 2 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in UNC’s The premise behind the summit Syracuse University; Patrick nature of this financial crisis this time, the entire world felt African-American Economic Hyde Hall and from 8 a.m. to is that the combination of the Mason, a professor of econom- – this is not exclusively about the impact due to the true na- Summit Nov. 1-2 at the UNC 2:20 p.m. Nov. 2 in Duke’s So- current economic crisis and ongo- ics at Florida State University the large banks that get much ture of operating within a global and Duke University. cial Sciences Research Institute ing black-white disparities make it and Darrick Hamilton, Ph.D., of the press,” he says. “Two: To economy. Free public discussions will conference room at 2024 W. compelling that the voice of black assistant professor at The New the extent that consumer and “Will some regions come cover topics including housing, Main St., Durham. economists be heard.” School for Management and business confidence needs to out of this recession before oth- education, labor, wealth, health “The economic crisis is so Nov. 1 speakers will include Urban Policy in New York. continue this process of turning ers or will it happen universally and incarceration as they per- dire,” said Fatimah L.C. Jack- N.C. Rep. Dan Blue (D-Wake) For a complete schedule and around, news of more of these around the same time? I think tain to African-Americans and son, Carolina institute director on “North Carolina and the list of presenters and to register, failures has the potential to it will improve region by region, their communities. After the and co-organizer of the sum- U.S. Economic Situation,” and visit www.unc.edu/iaar/eco- further rattle the economy and but with more overlap than in discussions each day, experts mit. “This will be one of the Andrea Harris, director of the nomic_summit_homepage. jeopardize the nascent recovery the past.” will meet privately to draft pol- few times that economists with nonprofit N.C. Institute of Mi- htm. For more information, call we may be observing.” icy recommendations on issues expertise in the issues facing Af- nority Economic Development, 962-6810.

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Each class needs a Plate; Chicken Patty Sandwich; from page 1 with the addition of Japanese. target language. Four elementary target language. Ideally, each dual- native English-speaking teacher Green Beans; Steamed Carrots; “We want to continue to ex- schools offer dual-language pro- language class is made of up half and a native (or near-native) target- Chilled Fruit Cocktail Starting in sixth grade, students pand and get better,” Martin said grams — Carrboro, Frank Porter native English speakers and half language speaking teacher. “We’ve thurs 10/29 — Herb Baked can either continue with the lan- about the number and variety of Graham and Mary Scroggs in native target-language speakers. been very fortunate that we haven’t Chicken; w/Wheat Roll; Ham & guage they started in elementary languages offered throughout the Spanish and Glenwood in Man- Admission, which is open to rising had to get new teachers every year,” Cheese Melt; “Fun on the Run”; kindergarteners, is based on an ap Nambo said. Mashed Potatoes; Seasoned Tur- school or switch to German, Latin district. There are no plans to add darin Chinese — with McDougle - nip Greens; Mandarin Oranges or Mandarin Chinese, depend- any more languages to the cur- Elementary slated to start in the plication and lottery process. In the past seven years, the pro- ing on what school they attend. riculum, but the district is work- 2010-11 academic year. Dual-lan- “When you start a program like gram has grown and continues to HIGH SCHOOL Middle school students also are ing to expand the dual-language guage classes also are available at this, there are going to be challeng- be a success, as evidenced by the able to earn high school credit for program. McDougle Middle School for stu- es,” said Jose Nambo, CHCCS’s number of applications the district fri 10/23 — Teacher work language courses, an opportunity As opposed to traditional lan- dents who transfer in from Carr- ESL/Dual Language coordinator. receives each year. day no school that gives them more freedom to guage classes, dual-language class- boro or Glenwood. Since the dual-language programs “I think it’s working the way it’s MON 10/26 — Chicken Nug- take electives later. es are immersion-based, making Students in the program re- started in 2002, one of the biggest supposed to,” Nambo said. gets w/Wheat Roll; Beef Tacos w/Lett., Tom, Cheese & Salsa; Spanish Rice; Sweet Yellow Corn; Fresh Apples School Briefs tue 10/27 — Pork Egg Roll; Mozzarella Cheese Sticks w/ Special education support for public education in complete the annual evaluation Marinara Cheese Sce; Brown Rice parent night Chapel Hill and Carrboro. of Superintendent Neil Pedersen. Pilaf; Asian Mixed Vegetables; The Public School Founda- Pedersen, along with Assistant Chilled Apricots There will be a Fundamentals tion’s Lucky 13th Annual Walk Superintendent for Instructional of Special Education parent night wed 10/28 — Steak & Cheese for Education raised more than Services Denise Bowling, Assis- Sandwich; Chicken Salad w/Let- on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from $83,000 to support activities tant Superintendent for Support tuce, Tomato & Crackers; Carrot 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Culbreth within the district’s schools. Services Todd LoFrese and Chief & Celery Sticks; Steamed Broc- Middle School Auditorium. Reg- Seawell Elementary won the Technology Officer Ray Reitz, coli; Fresh Bananas istration begins at 6:30. Informa- spirit contest for its depiction of petitioned the board to forego thurs 10/29 — Roast Turkey, Fall Festival for McDougle tional sessions will be provided the school’s Critter Corner and their annual bonuses in light of Dressing & Gravy w/Wheat Roll; McDougle Elementary School’s annual on the transition to kindergarten won the contest for having the the recent economic downturn. Ham & Cheese Wrap; Baked Fall Festival will be this Saturday from from pre-K, positive behavior most walkers, with 426. Rashkis According to the terms of Sweet Potatoes with Apples; Sea- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school’s grounds support in the home and an soned Lima Beans; Chilled Pears won the contest for the most their contracts, each is eligible to on Old Fayetteville Road. The festival is overview of special education. A funds raised. There was a tie for receive a bonus of up to $12,000 a fundraising, family-oriented event that parent night designed for parents the top fundraising student be- for the satisfactory achievement is open to the public. Among the day’s at- of middle and high school stu- tween Nina Pande of East Cha- of the priorities and goals. Partial Support tractions and activities are carnival games dents with special needs will be pel Hill High and Jay Pande of accomplishment of the priorities your local with prizes, a bouncy house, a dunk tank, in the spring. Smith Middle School. and goals qualified them for the crafts, a silent auction, a $1 raffle, live bonuses. advertiser. entertainment and delicious food. Education Walk Senior leadership The board granted the request a success declines bonuses for no bonuses. More than 4,000 people The CHCCS Board of walked down Franklin Street Education met last Thursday to on Saturday afternoon to show

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He worked in avionics Margery Barton deacon and played an integral lilies, meats like goat, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, buffalo, and Bolick various specialty meats like liverwurst, bologna, hotdogs, etc, at Butner and at Raleigh-Dur- Margery Blackwood Bar- role in the youth and children’s cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, eggs, breads, doughnuts, tortes, Mrs. Doris Emerline Riley ham Airport, retiring from the ton, 53, of Chapel Hill, passed ministries. She loved caring pies, cakes, jams, and relishes. Bolick, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. military with over 20 years of on to be with her Lord and for babies, stirring stew pots 6, 2009. She was a native of service. Savior on Oct. 5, 2009, fol- for Mount Carmel’s barbecues Orange County and the widow After his service, Bill was lowing a long and courageous and doing whatever was needed Turkey Pot Pie of John Bolick. She retired hired by IBM when they battle with cancer. She will be to help in any way she could. Recipe Provided by: Adam Rose, Il Palio – Chapel Hill from Cone Mills. She was a opened their offices in Re- remembered for her faithful, With a group of friends, she great mother and loved flowers. search Triangle Park. He loving, generous and strong also prepared and served dinner Serve with collards, green bean casserole, salad and Pinot Noir. Surviving are her daughter, worked in plant engineering spirit. twice a month for residents of “No need to serve much with a pot pie. It is kind of like a one- Beverly Cole (James) of Dur- and in facilities engineering, Born Aug. 14, 1956 in the Ronald McDonald House pot meal.” ham; two sons, Alvin Bolick combining a service record Durham, Margery was the in Chapel Hill. Margery had a (Kay) and Wesley Bolick (Pat), spanning more than 20 years, daughter of the late Mildred servant’s heart and gave her all to Ingredients: both of Hillsborough; one with many accolades. Bennett and Thomas Jef- everything she did. 4 cups mixed (dark and white meat) pulled turkey* meat sister, Beanie Gravitte; and Music was always one of Bill’s ferson Blackwood and the Margery is survived by her 2 cup diced onion* four grandchildren. She was passions. In his hometown granddaughter of the late Eva husband, Walter Steven Bar- 1 cup diced celery* preceded in death by her son, of Henderson, he sang in the Riggsbee and Winfield Scott ton, of the home; her daughter, 1 cup diced carrot* Floyd Milton Bolick. Methodist Church Choir, Blackwood and the late Hattie Lindsay Scott Barton, of the 1 cup diced parsnip William Kearney played a base horn in the high Daniel and John Will “Pless” home; her sister, Tommie Jean 1 cup diced sweet potato* William, known as Bill to school band and received a Bennett. She was the sister of Blackwood, of Chapel Hill; .5 cup chopped fresh thyme some and as Uncle Bill to oth- scholarship to the University the late Winfield Scott Black- her brother, William (Billy) .25 cup fresh julienned sage of North Carolina for two wood of Chapel Hill. Bennett Blackwood, and his 3 bay leaves ers, was born Aug. 1, 1925. Af- ter a short illness, he passed on summers, when Earl Slocum Margery was a graduate of wife, Faye, of Chapel Hill; and 2 tbs. minced garlic* was the music professor. Bill Chapel Hill High School and many nieces, nephews, cousins, 1 Tbs. tomato paste Sept. 30, peacefully, while at home on Huntingridge Road also shared his musical talents Durham Technical Com- other family and friends. 2 qt. dark chicken stock throughout the Triangle, play- munity College. She retired Visitation is scheduled for 4 Tbs. butter in Chapel Hill. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Trudy ing with the Chapel Hill-Car- from UNC Hospitals in 2006, Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 4 Tbs. flour rboro Village Band. 2009 from 10 a.m.to 12 noon Stuffing as needed to cover the bottom of the pie tray Riley Kearney, and his neph- where she had dedicated 31 Bill was very active in service at Mount Carmel Baptist 1 batch of your favorite biscuit dough ews and nieces. years in several administrative- Salt and pepper to taste Bill Kearney’s outgoing through his church. He was support positions. In 2003, she Church, 2016 Mount Car- nature brought him many affiliated with United Method- was named Support Staff Em- mel Church Road, Chapel Procedure: friends. Throughout his life, he ist Church in Henderson and ployee of the Year in the Divi- Hill. Funeral services will be Melt the butter and sweat the vegetables and the herbs. Add never met a stranger. McMannen United Methodist sion of Urologic Surgery. at 12:30 p.m. the same day, the tomato paste and continue to cook while stirring for 4-5 Church, Parkwood United Margery was devoted to with interment to follow at minutes. Add the turkey and the flour and continue to stir for Bill served in the Air Corp and was a WW II veteran. Dur- Methodist Church and Univer- her family, her friends and Mount Carmel Baptist Church another 3-4 minutes. Add the stock and simmer on a low heat sity United Methodist Church her church. She was a fol- Cemetery. Memorials may be until thick and creamy and the vegetables are cooked through. ing his service to our country, Bill was a member of the 8th in Chapel Hill, to name just lower of God and a leader directed to Mount Carmel Season with salt and pepper to taste. Line the bottom of your a few. to all by example. She was a Baptist Church, designated baking dish with your stuffing.S poon the pie filling on top of the Air Force and served as a radio operator on the B-17 bomber. Bill Kearney will be dearly member of Mount Carmel “Shelter Renovation Fund.” stuffing. Lay the biscuit dough over the top of the mixture and missed by his wife and many bake in 350 oven until golden brown. He also was in the National Baptist Church, where she was friends and family members. ordained as their first woman * Seasonal ingredients available at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market © Adam Rose Il Palio Chapel Hill 2009 MILL COMMUNITY RADIO When you aren’t reading your Citizen, how do you know what’s going on in town? Listen to community radio! Issue Date: OCT 29 Wcom 103.5 Fm, your community Contact: Marty Cassady 942.2100 radio station! [email protected] Listen online at communityradio.Coop. 12 Thursday, OCTOBER 22, 2009 Almanac The Carrboro Citizen

PHOTO BY Ken Moore The little witch’s hat insect gall is a tell-tale mark of a witch hazel leaf. FLORA the witch hazel al- with each trek outdoors. from page 1 ready open. They usu- A great companion to ally wait until closer to help you appreciate the of coral fungus, so ap- December. The leaves diversity and brilliance propriately named for are just beginning to of our local fields and its underwater look- take on their beautiful forests is Fall Color and alike. This particular one golden-yellow tints, and Woodland Harvests, an seemed affectionately a lot of them sported easy-to-use visual guide accompanied by the leaf those characteristic to tree colors and nuts of a crane-fly orchid, little witch’s hat-shaped and berries by C. Ritchie newly emerged for its insect galls perched on Bell and Anne Lindsey. seasonal growth to take the leaf’s upper surface. Don’t miss the year’s advantage of the winter You can always identify annual Bolin Creek sun soon to be stream- a witch hazel if you find Festival from 1 to 5 ing through the leafless those little witch’s hats, p.m. this Saturday at forest canopy. Numer- because that particular Umstead Park in Chapel ous coral fungi are scat- insect lays its eggs only Hill. In addition to lots tered about the forest on the leaves of witch of activities for children, floor. Some are edible hazel. “Kid Fun,” you’ll meet a and some are poison- We are fortunate lot of the local folks who ous, so, unless you are here in our Piedmont help care for the Bolin an expert, enjoy with that fall’s awakening Creek corridor and get your eyes, but don’t goes on and on for to help paint the Bolin touch. weeks. It’s as exciting as Creek Community Mu- The Daily Tar Heel Staff, 1895 and 1967 I was surprised to springtime, with some- ral. See bolincreek.org see a few flowers of thing new to discover for more details. ack in 1967, I thought it would be clever to take my buddies on The Daily Tar Heel staff and pose them in a latter-day reconstruction of the famous 1895 DTH staff portrait. The student journalists are, front row, seated on floor, left to right: Steve Knowlton and Ernest Robl; second row at desk, left to right: Wayne Hurder, Scott Goodfellow, Sandy Treadwell, Joe Sanders and Don Bolin Creek Festival Campbell;B back row, standing, left to right: Jeff MacNelly, John Askew, Bruce Strauch and Don Walton. Both 1895 and 1967 photos are a part of Wilson Library’s exhibit celebrat- Emily Weinstein, Barbi Dalton ing the J-school’s centennial and the release of former Senior Associate Dean Tom Bow- and Dale Morgan sketch out the Bolin ers’ book, Making News: 100 Years of Journalism and Mass Communication at Carolina. The Creek Community Mural, which will exhibit, in the gallery of the North Carolina Collection, is open to the public through be painted by the general public at Jan. 31. For more information, go to lib.unc.edu/blogs/news this year’s Bolin Creek Festival. The festival, now in its sixth year, is this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Umstead A thousand words Park. In addition to the community by Jock Lauterer mural, there will be food, fun events, environmental exhibits and music fea- Do you have an important old photo that you value? Send your 300 dpi turing Avalanche, Crooked Creek and scan to [email protected] and include the story behind the picture. Vintage Blue. For more information, Because every picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words. visit BolinCreek.org.

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