This Weekend Friday News Rain/Thunder/Wind 58/30 Commentary and Saturday Partly Cloudy reader letters 59/34 Sunday Partly Cloudy Page 6 59/34 carrborocitizen.com JANUARY 31, 2008 u rrCa boro’s community newspaper u Volume I No. XXXXVI Free Cabela’s rival cautions against economic incentives Retailer says it has no plans for store at Buckhorn Road development By Kirk Ross ing locating a store in the 128-acre site without asking for taxpayer money. was not at liberty to discuss who the Staff Writer off I-85/I-40 in Orange County. If so, The group of Buckhorn Village de- main tenant might be or whether the Ewald says, be prepared to hear that velopers led by Southern Village co- group or the company will ask for eco- Though not certain that Cabela’s an economic incentives package is part developer Montgomery Development nomic incentives as part of the deal. is indeed the anchor tenant for the re- of the mix. There are three Gander declined to say whether the anchor Fugo pointed to a Feb. 25 public cently announced Buckhorn Village Mountain stores in North Carolina, tenant for what is projected to be a to- hearing scheduled on the project. retail and mix-use center, a competitor located in Fayetteville, Greensboro tal of 1.1 million in commercial space John Castillo, a spokesman for of the outdoor retailer is already gear- and Morrisville. is Cabela’s. Cabela’s said the Sidney, Nebraska- ing up for a fight. Ewald, who has testified in several Montgomery’s John Fugo, who is based retailer “currently has no plans David Ewald, a public-affairs con- public hearings around the country on handling inquiries for a group that also to build a store” in the area. Castillo photo by Ken Moore sultant who works for Cabela’s com- local government incentives for Cabe- includes Meadowmont developer East said the Coral Honeysuckle flowering in petitor Gander Mountain, said he’s la’s, said the company’s competitors West Partners and Hillsborough Gate- mid-winter heard that Cabela’s may be consider- have created jobs and opened stores way developer George Horton, said he SEE CABELA’S PAGE 8 “Dead of Man killed winter” in Carrboro summer Plaza shooting By Susan Dickson reflections Staff Writer flora A Chapel Hill man has been charged with murdering his son- By Ken Moore in-law in the Carrboro Plaza parking lot Monday evening. It’s the dead of winter, and Garland Moray King Jr., of two summer-flowering vines 900 Sesame Rd., was apprehend- have captured my interest. A ed by police shortly after 6 p.m. Coral Honeysuckle, Lonicera Monday. King, 65, was found in sempervirens, caught my eye two possession of a handgun. The vic- weeks ago when it screamed tim, 59-year-old James Kenneth across my deck for attention from Imonti, was found unconscious, beneath its cap of snow! Several lying face down, having been shot clusters of scarlet tubular flow- once in the back. He was trans- ers continue to flower in spite of ported by Orange County EMS the subsequent below-freezing to UNC Hospitals, where he was temperatures. It’s the nature of pronounced dead an hour later. this native vine to flower off and According to Carrboro police on throughout the summer into Captain J.G. Booker, King was mid-December. Flowering now apprehended as soon as police ar- in midwinter is unusual. But, rived at the scene, and he did not hey, that’s nature! resist arrest. Normally, you may glimpse a “Apparently, it was kind of an few red flower clusters reaching ongoing family-type dispute,” out from the forest edge or road- Booker said. According to a po- side in late spring and early sum- lice department press release, mer. More noticeable, however, King shot Imonti in the back at are the masses of flowers where close range after an argument in gardeners have established a Cor- the parking lot near Food Lion. al Honeysuckle on a mailbox, photo courtesy Dave Otto Christine Lysle, senior vet- fencepost or other trellis struc- Following the trail along Bolin Creek means braving the occasional stepping stone. erinary technician at Carrboro ture in full sunlight. If you pause Veterinary Clinic in Carrboro attentively for just a few minutes, Plaza, said she heard a noise that you will likely be rewarded with sounded like a truck backfiring a sighting of a hummingbird that Shooting along the stream(ing creek) while inside the clinic. can’t resist the nectar-filled flow- of the creek to new levels — ones meant to “No one really knew what was ers. Most nurseries now carry one Recently... ensure that the remaining stretches of na- going on,” she said. or more cultivars of the Coral By Valarie Schwartz tive forest left in southern Orange County “Sometimes I go beyond Lysle went outside to find out Honeysuckle, selected for vigor- will remain for future generations to enjoy. what the commotion was, and ous re-blooming throughout the Having grown up with a creek be- Otto, for many people, is the person the literal definition said people started filling the season. For me, the pure species hind my house, it thrilled me to learn who pops into mind when they hear or read plaza as police arrived. puts on just as much of a show. when I moved to Chapel Hill in 1994 the words, “Friends of Bolin Creek.” He of nature... Looking “It was pretty packed with Coral Honeysuckle is com- that Bolin Creek flowed only a few yards has expanded his knowledge of the creek a lot of people,” she said. “Any- mon throughout our forests beyond my new home. During the five and surrounding forest and become an down at the reflections thing could have happened in and roadsides. Unfortunately, years I lived there, few days passed with- educator, helping the political forces that that parking lot. An innocent we seldom notice this common out spending time with my dog, explor- can make a difference for the beloved cor- person could have come out and vine because it does not thrive ing and enjoying the many varieties of ridor understand its far-reaching potential. is sometimes like looking the bullet could have ricocheted. in forest shade or on sunny sites nature offered along property — mostly It’s how the mayor of Carrboro met him. There were children around.” in competition with numerous in Carrboro — that abuts, and some that “He’s always been a real inspirational into the universe.” Lysle said because the incident exotic invasives, most particu- encompasses, the future Carolina North. involved a family dispute, she spokesperson for the organization and the — Dave Otto, on larly the Japanese Honeysuckle, A woodpecker pecking high above in significance of Bolin Creek,” Mark Chilton wasn’t concerned about future Lonicera japonica. The Japanese a tree; an owl swooping down repeatedly said. “He’s somebody who leads hikes and photographing Bolin Creek violence at the plaza. Honeysuckle is loved by many warning of her nearby nesting brood; ripples, invites government officials to come and see However, she added: “I can because of its nectar-rich white pools and glides repeating down the stream; what the organization is trying to preserve.” guarantee a lot of people in here flowers that scent up fields and fallen trees forcing new paths following a Otto opened Chilton’s eyes so wide that will span from the mountains to the coast. are really worried now. woodland edges on warm early- storm; descriptions of some of the many that the mayor envisions a public trail Combining his love of nature with “This is the first time I’ve ever summer evenings. However, this sights gifted to frequenters of Bolin Creek. that will connect the soon-to-be Mor- his photographic pursuits, Otto has seen anything like that,” said is not reason enough to allow For 23 years, Dave Otto has lived above ris Grove Elementary School at Old grown his talent into his first photo ex- Lysle, who has worked at Car- such an invasive pest to continue the creek in a Carrboro neighborhood. 86 on Eubanks Road through trails hibition, open ing Friday at Carrboro rboro Veterinary Clinic for 17 covering our wild and cultivated Since retiring from the Environmental Pro- along Bolin Creek to University Mall. Town Hall. A reception will be held years. landscapes. tection Agency, in a job that brought him to Otto’s vision extends to connecting the King is being held at the Or- Chapel Hill in 1972, he has taken his love trail with the North Carolina system of trails SEE RECENTLY PAGE 8 ange County Jail. 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Please send calendar items no later than one week prior to publication. dio, 4702 Garrett Rd, Durham temala on Jan. 9 to begin was a Peace Corps Volunteer in (Hillsborough). pre-service training as an en- India,” said Boggess. “Hearing vironmental education Peace all of their experiences has al- Special Events Fieldwork on Mexican Migra- Health & Wellness Ballroom - Dancing. 4th & 5th Thursdays, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933- Corps Volunteer. ways been inspiring to me.” Hawbridge School open house tion in Tijuana and North Community Grief Support 8982. Seymour Senior Center, After graduation in April, During the first three months - on February 9 from 2-4 p.m. In- Carolina, a presentation by UNC Group, offered by UNC Hospitals’ 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, Boggess will work with rural of her service, Boggess will live viting all prospective students and post-doctoral scholar Sergio Bereavement Support Services. 968-2070. schools to integrate conservation with a host family in Guatemala families to attend. The school em- Chavez, will be given Sun, Feb Group will focus on sharing and and environmental awareness to become fully immersed in the phasizes environmental sciences 10 at 5pm. The presentation will moving toward healing in a safe, into the curriculum. country’s language and culture. and the arts. The open house include photographs and find- supportive setting. Mondays ings from Chavez’s research in She attended the UNC, where After acquiring the language will include a meeting with cur- through Mar 10, 6:30-8pm. United rent teachers and students and a Mexico and North Carolina and an Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin she earned a bachelor’s degree in and cultural skills necessary to overview of day laborers in North biology, graduating in 2006. assist her community, Boggess glimpse at student artwork. More Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Free and information at www.hawbridge Carolina. Chapel Hill Institute for open to anyone, regardless of faith Boggess previously worked will serve for two years in Guate- Cultural and Language Education. for a conservation non-govern- mala, living in a manner similar school.org or 336-376-1122 background. To enroll, contact 101 E Weaver St, 3rd Floor. Visit Heidi Gessner at 966-0716 or mental organization in Borneo, to people in her host country. Focus the Nation: Climate www.chi-cle.com for more info. [email protected]. Change Awareness Day will be hosted by UNC in the Great Hall Celebration of Earth and Sky, Living with Advanced/Meta- of the Frank Porter Graham Stu- with keynote speaker Aaron static Cancer – A bi-weekly Community Briefs dent Union. Activities will include a Nelson. Sun, Feb 10, 2-6pm. Spon- support group. Meets 1st and carnival with environmental speak- sored by Chapel Hill High School 3rd Wednesdays of every month, Holidays shared area. They sold more than 1,000 ers, info booths and entertainment S.U.R.G.E. and The Foundation 3:30-5pm. Drop-in, no charge. pounds of pork and 700 tickets. on Thu, Jan 31, 8am-5pm. Call 252- for a Sustainable Community. $2 Cornucopia House Cancer Sup- The Orange County Share donation. Century Center, 100 N Plans are underway for the sec- 916-2794 or visit focusthenation. port Center, Chapel Hill. 401-9333, Your Holiday and Toy Chest Greensboro St. ond-annual event to benefit the org for more info. www.cornucopiahouse.org. programs supported more than The Vagina Monologues, pre- 2008 Toy Chest. Cooking with Love – a hands- NAMI Family-To-Family Educa- Warren Rochelle will read 2,500 children and families this sented by V-Day Chapel Hill/Car- on cooking class with the chef tion Program will host a series of from his new novel Harvest of past Christmas. rboro 2008. Fri, Feb 8, 8pm. The Through the Share Your from Pittsboro’s co-op grocery 12 weekly classes for people who Changelings. Platanos play Chatham Marketplace. Thu, Feb 7, ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St. $12 have family members with a seri- Holiday program, the Orange general public, $10 ArtsCenter County Department of Social The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Ad- 7:30-9pm. Cost is $45 and includes ous mental illness. Classes offered friends, $7 students. Call 929-2787 in Chapel Hill & Hillsborough. In Literary Services paired 313 community vocate Program and the Sonja dinner, wine, dessert & notes. Call 542-2643 to reserve space or visit or visit www.artscenterlive.org for Chapel Hill, contact Gove Elder, Discussion sponsors with children or fami- Haynes Stone Center for Black tickets. Proceeds benefit the Or- Culture and History will co- www.chathammarketplace.coop 967-5403. Classes begin Mar 4. In /Open Mic lies and provided gifts to 514 ange County Rape Crisis Center Hillsborough, contact Bill or Sandy sponsor a performance of the for more info. Open Mic - For poetry, music & children and elderly or disabled and the Family Violence Prevention Moyer, 382-7408. Classes begin off-Broadway play Platanos and short fiction. Tuesdays at 7pm, adults in the county. “A Chocolate Affaire” 2008, a Center of Orange County. Feb 2. Registration required. Email Collard Greens on March 1. Market Street Books & Maps, In addition, the first annual live auction benefiting Cornucopia confidential inquiries to gbelder@ The play addresses stereo- Southern Village, 610 Market St, Orange County Toy Chest, co- House Cancer Support Center, will bellsouth.net. ordinated by DSS in partnership types, prejudices and urban be held Sun, Feb 10 from 2-5pm. Kids Chapel Hill. 933-5111, www.mar- with Toys for Tots, provided low- myths that exist between blacks Tickets are $40 and include wine, Toddler Time – At the Carrboro The Compassionate Friends: ketstreetbooks.com. Branch Library. Every Thursday at Self-help support after the death of income parents with two or three and Latinos. Based on the David coffee, cheeses, fruit and choco- Warren Rochelle will read from his 4pm. For more info, call 969-3006. a child. Free and open to all. Third toys per child. The toys were do- Lamb novel Do Platanos go Wit’ late desserts. The Carolina Club, novel Harvest of Changelings. Thu, Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Evergreen nated by community members Collard Greens, the play dis- George Watts Hill Alumni Center, Preschool Story Time – At Feb 7, 3:30pm. Donovan Lounge, United Methodist Church. 11098 and area businesses. pels misconceptions within the UNC Campus. Call 401-9333 for the Carrboro Branch Library. Greenlaw Hall, UNC Campus. Highway 15-501. The Hillsborough Moose context of hip-hop, humor and tickets. Every Saturday at 10:30am. All Lodge donated $3,500 to the satire. First Annual Mardi Gras preschoolers are invited to this Feelings: What’s Appropriate The performance will start at Masquerade Ball to Benefit free program. For more info, call and When to Say It, hosted by Films Toy Chest from proceeds re- El Cimarrón, from Puerto Rican 2 p.m. at the Stone Center on Chatham and New Orleans, 969-3006. Charlie Bernacchio, professor of ceived from the First Annual director Ivan Ortiz, will be shown the UNC campus. Free tickets complete with Big Easy-style fun. counseling and psychology. Thu, Bubba and Earl’s Barbeque held ComedySportz 4 Kidz - Games as part of the Diaspora Festival are available, with a limit of four Guests are invited to collaborate Jan 31, 5:30-7pm. Carrboro Town last April. The event, coordinat- & improv for the 12 & under of Black and Independent Film. per person, at the Stone Center and participate in an auction for a Hall, 301 W Main St. Call 942-5602 ed by Harold Wagoner and Jeff crowd. Saturdays, 5pm. $10, Tue, Feb 5, 7pm. Free at the Sonja front desk, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. group service trip to New Orleans or email peerconnections@yahoo. Woods, featured a cook-off of students $8, kids under 5 $5. Haynes Stone Center for Black to benefit the Musicians’ Village, com. This meeting is part of the 10 teams from the Hillsborough weekdays. For more informa- DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N Culture and History. UNC Cam- sponsored by Habitat for Human- Peer Connections Be Well! Be Fit! tion, call 962-9001. Greensboro St, Ste B-11, Carr Mill pus. Call 962-9001 for more info. program. ity. Sat, Feb 2, 7pm. Chatham Mills, Mall, Carrboro, 338-8150, www. 280 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro. $25 in dsicomedytheater.com. advance, $30 at the door; $2 dis- Other Recycling is fun ! count for ChathamArts members. Express Yourself! - Art program Museums Planetarium & Digital Theater VITA, a free tax assistance pro- Proceeds go to the Abundance for ages 3-8 & their caregivers. Shows - Science LIVE Demos. gram for low- to middle-income Foundation, ChathamArts and Weekly art projects for children Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, clients, begins Feb 1. For enrolle- Katrina relief efforts. Call 542-0394 & adults to explore their own cre- 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info ment requirements and more info or visit www.chathamarts.org for ative paths; registration requested. hotline 549-6863, office 962- visit www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/ more info. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15 & 11:30am- VITA.asp. noon. $2. Kidzu Children’s 1236, tickets 843-7997. Thu-Sat Facing Controversy: Strug- Museum, 105 E Franklin St, Chapel 10am-5pm, 6:30-9:15pm. Tickets Introduction to Buddhism. gling with Capital Punishment Hill. 933-1455, www.kidzuchild- $5.25; $4.25 seniors, students & Wednesdays, Feb 6-Mar 5, 7:30- in North Carolina – a panel rensmuseum.org. children. For more info, visit www. 9pm. Piedmont KTC Tibetan discussion of current and historical moreheadplanetarium.org. Buddhist Meditation Center. 35 perspectives. Tue, Feb 5, recep- Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill. Call 933- tion at 5pm, program at 5:45pm. Volunteers A Nursery of Patriotism: The Meals on Wheels – Seeks volun- University at War, 1861-1945. 2138 or visit www.piedmontktc.org we 1/30 corey smith Pleasants Family Assembly Room, tu 3/18 sons and Exhibit on war’s historic impact on for more info. w/joal rush**($15/$18) daughters Wilson Library, UNC Campus. teers to deliver meals and/or bake UNC-Chapel Hill. In the Manu- fr 2/1**($8/$10) urban w/bodies of water**($10) Free and open to the public. Call simple desserts for recipients in sophisticates / th 3/20 hotel café the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. For scripts Dept (4th floor), Wilson dubconscious 962-4207 for more info. www.lib. tour ingrid michaelson, cary unc.edu/spotlight/2008/deathpen- more info, call 942-2948. Library, UNC Campus, through sa 2/2 delorean brothers, joshua radin Feb. www.lib.unc.edu/spotlight/uni- w/9 pm traffic, brio**($5) alty.html and chris denny**($13/$15) Goathouse Cat Refuge – Seeks versityatwar.html. we 2/6 high on fire mo 3/24 brother ali Ethical Sex, a presentation led volunteers to help with rescued w/a life once lost, w/abstract rule, toki wright, cats & kittens. For more info, call saviours, car bomb**($12/$15) **($10/$12) by Kate Lovelady, leader of the Dance bk-one Bonny at 545-2825 or email her at Got a fr 2/8 jay clifford fr 3/28 wxyc 80s dance Ethical Society of St. Louis will be Edsel 500 Swing Dance – Feb 9, [email protected]. w/slow runner**($10/$15) tu 4/1 caribou hosted by the North Carolina lesson at 7:30pm, dance at 8pm. Community sa 2/9 bob marley’s birthday celebration w/fuck buttons**($10/$12) Society for Ethical Culture on Sun, English as a Second Language With music by Rockabilly. Visit Event you’d mickey mills we 4/2** say anything Feb 3 at 11am. The discussion will Conversation Club seeks www.TriangleSwingDance.org for & steel w/manchester orchestra, cover who should have sex, when, w/dub addis, jamrock + more biffy clyro, weatherbox volunteers to talk with groups of more info. like us how, with whom and under what international students on Fridays tu 2/12 citizen we 4/9 the Havana Nights – Cuban Salsa. to know cope sold out weakerthans** circumstances. The ArtsCenter. from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Univer- 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10pm. fr 2/15 abbey road we 4/16 susan tedeschi 300 E Main St. Free & open to the sity Methodist Church on Franklin about? Mansion 462, 462 W Franklin St, live!! (performing the beatles’ **($20/$22) on sale 2/6 public. Street. Call 967-1448 or email Send your suggestions to abbey road lp in its entirety)** Chapel Hill, 967-7913, www.man- we 4/23 anti-flag, [email protected]. calendar@carrborocitizen. sa 2/16 carbon street dogs, sion462.net. com leaf**($14/$16) the briggs, fake su 2/17 sunday showcase: problems**($16) on sale 2/2 joe grizzley, direkt su 4/27 destroyer frequency, torched, casta, w/andre ethier**on sale 2/2 doly toro, ascella vega** mo 4/28 meat beat proceeds benefit carnivore **($15/$18) preservation trust - 7pm-midnight manifesto mo 2/18 joe lally fr 5/2 cystic fibrosis foundation benefit pets of the week (fugazi) w/edie sedgwick, fin fang foom** pressure boys reunion show!!**($16/$20) tu 2/19 cancer sucks ’08 a benefit for relay for life featuring: mo 5/26 clinic**($13/$15) the honored guests, the sammies and the future also presenting: kings of nowhere local 506 (chapel hill): th 2/21**($14/$16) melissa th 2/6 - marah show is cancelled ferrick trio su 3/16 - ($10) black lips, fr 2/22 & sa 2/23 dsi festival quintron miss pussycat, mc chris, gondoliers w/death by roo roo, bassprov, mo 3/17 - ($12) tilly and the wall adult swim & more** w/capgun coup and midtown dickens tu 2/26 dean & britta, keren ann**($15/$18) carolina theatre (durham) th 2/28 toubab sa 3/22 - ($24-$21) krewe**($12/$14) tift merritt fr 2/29 junior w/sara watkins (of nickel creek) brown**($16) tix via box office or mo 3/3 the walkmen carolinatheatre.com w/office**($12/$14) the artscenter (carrboro) tu 3/4 english beat su 3/16 - ($20/$23) & rx bandits david wilcox th 3/6 matt costa sa 3/22 - ($28/$30) w/jonathan rice**($10/$12) fr 3/7 cd release party greg brown w/sarah lee guthrie & johnny irion chatham APS OF ORANGE COUNTY — My name is Redbud! I am 3 years county line we 4/30 ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES — Cleopatra is a w/everybodyfields**($12/$15) american music club old and I am a southern gentleman. I am completely housebroken and 4-year-old pit mix who is more than just good looks! She adores people su 3/16 bob mould the brewery (raleigh) do not chew on inappropriate objects; just my rawhides. I love to go for and also has quite a fondness for tennis balls! She’ll entertain herself for show has been cancelled fr 3/14 - ($10/$12) walks and get belly and chest rubs. I do really well on leash. I will lean hours with a ball or toy and her silly antics will have you just as enter- mo 3/17 the unseen strike anywhere, against your leg to get my head petted. I love to play with lady dogs, but tained! Stop by Orange County’s Animal Shelter, 1081 MLK Jr. Blvd, w/a wilhelm scream**($10/$12) w/riverboat gamblers, coliseum males tend to get me mad. I am ready to play and chill with you. Visit him Chapel Hill, or call 919-967-7383. You can also see her online at www. catscradle.com * 919.967.9053 * 300 e. main street, carrboro today at Orange County’s Animal Shelter, 1081 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/adoption.asp. **asterisks denote advance tickets @ schoolkids records in chapel hill & raleigh, cd alley in chapel hill, bull city records or call 967-7383. You can also see him online at www.co.orange.nc.us/ani- in durham * order tickets online at etix.com * we serve carolina brewery beer on tap! * we are a non-smoking club malservices/adoption.asp. Thursday, January 31, 2008 NEWS The Carrboro Citizen Page 3 News Briefs Board looks at parking, commercial growth at retreat By Kirk Ross important part of that, she said. Staff Writer Gist also said the town needs to Sapikowski pleads guilty consider residential-only parking Adam Sapikowski agreed to plead guilty last week to two counts After spending the first day for downtown streets since new of second-degree murder for killing his parents in 2005. of their annual retreat discuss- development will likely lead to Sapikowski, 19, was set to go on trial for murdering his parents, ing the type of town they’d more people relying on parking James and Alison Sapikowski, but instead will plead guilty for the like to see Carrboro become (or along residential streets. murder of his father on Friday and for the murder of his mother next remain), their personal values Alderman John Hererra said week. He will serve between 40 and 50 years in prison. and how they apply that to their he thinks Carrboro’s traditional work, members of the board of free-parking policy should be Teens sought in robbery string aldermen waded into the thorny maintained. Board members also expressed The Chapel Hill Police Department has obtained warrants for issues of parking and economic development in hopes of crafting concern that they prioritize eco- two teenagers in connection with a string of residential break-ins this nomic-development efforts to month in the Pinehurst area. a strategy to move forward on those issues in the year ahead. make sure that the goal of reduc- Issac Gant, 16, of 707 Emory Dr., and Van Patterson, 17, of 302 ing the tax burden on homeown- Simmerville Rd., have been charged with six counts of felony break- Although the board took no action, its review underscored ers by the growing commercial ing and entering, three counts of felony larceny, three counts of lar- square footage be met. ceny of a motor vehicle, one count of larceny from a motor vehicle, the urgency felt by many mem- bers to get a long-term parking Board member Joal Hall photo by Kirk Ross one count of injury to real property and one count of possession of Broun said while it might be Town leaders and key town staffers met for two days at the OWASA stolen property. plan in place. Board member Jacquie Gist a nice idea to review policies community room last weekend at the annual retreat for the mayor and board of aldermen. said she wants to make sure that and enhance opportunities for home businesses, the end result UNC buys railside turf as new developments come on budget. Increasing the take from age of retail sales taxes to other — likely a small increase in priv- The UNC Board of Trustees last week approved the purchase of line, they do not have a negative commercial property taxes by counties should be the focus, she ilege license fees — won’t have a a parcel of land off Merritt Mill Road adjacent to the university’s impact on existing businesses. adding new businesses and de- said. significant impact on the town railroad corridor for $3.5 million. Having a plan for parking is an velopment and preventing leak- The majority of the 8.44-acre property is located in Carrboro, while about one acre is located in Chapel Hill. According to a UNC Board of Trustees agenda, the university has long held interest in Mrs. Krusa is survived by acquiring the property in order to locate additional spur lines to stage OBITUARIES her husband, Hans E. Krusa, railcars that supply coal and materials to the university’s cogeneration Prof. Emeritus, UNC-CH; three Water Report - January 29, 2008 facility on Cameron Avenue and to provide opportunities for alter- children, Paul F. Krusa, Joan nate fuel delivery in the future. Renée Fontaine Krusa Asplin, and Peter B. Kru- In addition, the acquisition of the property could also facilitate the Krusa sa; 6 grandchildren and 7 great lake levels university’s long-range plans for the addition of a passenger rail line Renée Fontaine Krusa, 90, grandchildren. and possibly a transit station. died January 22nd at Carol A memorial service will be University Lake 6 feet, 3.5 in. below full held Jan. 27, 2:00 pm, at Carol Woods Retirement Community Cane Creek 15 ft., 8.25 in. below full County investment plan hearing in Chapel Hill, NC. Renée was Woods Assembly Hall. In lieu born in Roslyn Estates, Long Is- of flowers, memorial gifts may The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing land, NY to André and Mildred be made to Inter-Faith Council Total Availability Supply 39.7% of capacity on Tuesday to receive citizen comments regarding the county man- Arey Fontaine. Her father was for Social Service, 110 Main St., ager’s recommended 2008-18 Capital Investment Plan as well as the born in France and her mother’s Carrboro, NC 27510. precipitation this month Local Revenue Options Referendum. heritage can be traced to the Jones Ferry Rd. The recommended CIP, which includes plans for Orange Mayflower’s arrival in 1620. The 1.15 in. County, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Fontaines owned and operated Edward Sigurd Treatment Plant Schools construction and renovation projects, is available online at the first summer camp for girls Hasselblad www.co.orange.nc.us/budget.asp and at the County Budget Office 1.24 in. in the U.S. in the New York Fin- Edward Sigurd Hasselblad, and the Clerk to the Board’s Office on South Cameron Street in Cane Creek Reservoir ger Lakes Region. There Renée 98, died on Saturday, January 19, Hillsborough. got her start in athletics, espe- 2008 at his Carolina Meadows Staff will provide a brief presentation highlighting the major com- Normal rainfall for Jan. 4.24” cially competitive swimming. residence in Chapel Hill, North ponents of the 10-year plan during the public hearing. In addition, Renée graduated from Katha- Carolina. He was born in Se- staff will present information regarding the Local Revenue Options customer water demand rine Gibbs School in NY and attle, Washington on December Referendum, which will be on the May ballot. During its 2007 ses- Bradford College in MA before 17, 1909. He lived there until he sion, the Legislature gave counties the option of a 0.4 percent land 7-Day Average 7.907 million gallons working at the Northport, NY and his wife moved to Durham transfer tax or a quarter-cent sales tax increase to compensate for School District and Young & several years ago. Ed devoted his 30-Day Average 7.204 million gallons money taken away from counties in a deal to make the state pay for Rubicam Advertising in NYC. life to education. He was a highly Medicaid. Estimated days of 196 (based on average demand, Renée and Hans Krusa were respected and loved high school The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon water remaining assuming no further rainfall.) married in 1940. Hans’ work for principal and administrator in Battle Courtroom on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. took them to Nigeria, Egypt and the greater Seattle area. He was Source: OWASA Community members are also invited to submit written com- India in the 1960s. She worked an accomplished musician, often ments and questions about the CIP or local revenue options to: as executive secretary to the Ford playing the piano to entertain his Orange County Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 8181, Foundation’s West African Rep- friends at Carolina Meadows. Hillsborough, NC, 27278; or by email to Budget Director Donna resentative and was a gracious He was preceded in death by Coffey at [email protected] or to the Clerk to the Board of hostess for many international his wife of more than 60 years, County Commissioners at [email protected]. Comments and dinners abroad. They enjoyed Helen. Surviving is one son, Vic questions will be shared with the board. the opportunity of living with Hasselblad, a daughter-in-law, people of other cultures and Carol, both of Durham, and a Fight lands students in court learning about their customs grandson, Brad of Savannah. At least two students have been summoned to appear in court and and challenges. They retired in Arrangements are being han- hear charges in connection with a fight at Carrboro High School on Chapel Hill and moved to Carol dled by the Cremation Society of Jan. 17. Woods in 1982. the Carolinas. According to the Carrboro Police Department, Joseph Keith Sti- fler, 17, of 2701 Homestead Rd., has been charged with public affray and ethnic intimidation. Lamont Powell, 16, of 201 Westbrook Dr., has been charged with public affray. According to Principal Jeff Thomas, the fight broke out after Sti- fler, who is white, made racially charged comments to a black stu- dent. The fight involved three students, including Powell, another Serving Carrboro, black student and Stifler. South Chapel Hill The third student involved in the fight is 15 and considered a juve- and UNC Commmunities! nile, so information regarding charges against him is not available. According to Thomas, the incident may have been related to a Carrboro Plaza Shopping Center previous incident in December, in which the white student involved 104R Hwy 54 West in the fight used a racial slur toward a black student, who was not Carrboro, NC 27510 involved in the recent fight. 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Lunch Menus School Briefs FEB. 1-7 Healthy teen forum string students will perform in the concert, Every meal is served with a choice of led by orchestra director Ann Daaleman. milk. Breakfast is served daily. The Parent-Teacher-Student Associa- tions of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and East emeEl ntary Chapel Hill High Schools will sponsor a Quiz Bowl victory The Culbreth Middle School Sixth Friday — Tuna w/ Crackers and Parenting Healthy Teenagers Forum on Grade Quiz Bowl Team placed third in Lettuce & Tomato; Chicken Nuggets February 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel the North Carolina Knowledge Master w/BBQ Sauce & Wheat Roll; Mixed Hill High School Hanes Auditorium. Open last week. Vegetables; Chilled Pineapple The forum will feature a panel of ex- Team members include Pranshu Monday — Cheese Pizza; Pepperoni Piz- perts who will present information and Bhardaw, Tom Clark, Varun Dalmia, Will za; Chicken Patty Sandwich w/ Cheese; answer questions regarding alcohol, drugs, Dozier, Anna Merritt, Calvin Wagner and Broccoli Cuts; Fresh Orange Wedges obesity, toxic foods, anorexia and health Katie Wilson. Tuesday — Baked Potato w/ or w/o screening. Photo courtesy of Carrboro Elementary The team competed against represen- Carrboro Elementary School students and teachers present Meat & Cheese & Wheat Roll; Ham & The forum is open to the public. tatives from more than 330 schools from special classroom awards, including Hallway Heroes, Cafeteria Cheese Sub; Fun on the Run; Green around the state. Champions, Playground Peacemakers and Cleanest Classroom, as Beans; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Chilld Alcohol awareness part of the school’s Second Quarter Awards assembly on January Pears The Drug and Alcohol Awareness Bandmasters 18. Wednesday — Cheeseburger on a Team and the Chapel Hill Police Depart- Bun w/ Lettuce & Tomato; Fish Nuggets ment will sponsor a series of workshops on Ten Phillips Middle School students w/ Wheat Roll; Baked Beans; Chilled parent education awareness of teen alcohol placed in the Central District Bandmas- Elementary honors students Fruit Cocktail and drug issues. ters Association auditions on Jan. 5 at Thursday — Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce CHPD crisis counselor Matt Sullivan Southwest Guilford Middle School. Playground Peacemakers, Cafeteria & Garlic Bread; Grilled Cheese Sandwich will lead the workshops, which will pro- In the Symphonic Band division, four w/ Turkey Vegetable Soup; Fun on the vide information on how to keep teens students placed, including Li Zhang, Champions among awards given safe from the harmful consequences of sixth-chair clarinet; Anna Quercia-Thom- Run; Garden Peas; Fresh Banana substance use. All sessions will be held at 7 as, tenth-chair clarinet; Justin Morrell, Carrboro Elementary Classes were recognized p.m. on the following dates: fourth-chair trumpet; and Jon Aycock, Midde l & High School celebrated Second with special awards, includ- • Feb. 11, Phillips Middle School; third-chair euphonium. Quarter Awards on Jan. 18. ing Playground Peacemakers, Friday — Turkey & Noodles w/ • Feb. 20, McDougle Middle School; Five students placed in the Concert Students in grades K-2 Hallway Heroes, Cafeteria Wheat Roll; Baked Potato w/ or w/o • Mar. 6, Carrboro High School; and Band division, including Connie Zhong, met in the school’s audito- Champions and Cleanest Meat & Cheese w/ Wheat Roll; Broc- • Mar. 11, Smith Middle School. fourth-chair clarinet; Claire Daaleman, rium to recognize both indi- Classroom. A special “sneak- coli Cuts; Chilled Apricots; Chocolate All sessions will contain the same ma- ninth-chair clarinet; Nina Pande, elev- vidual and class-wide special er” award was given to the Pudding terial, so parents should pick the date and enth-chair clarinet; Sangin Han, fifth- achievements during the classrooms with the best ef- Monday — Meatloaf w/ Gravy and location that is most convenient for them. chair French horn; and Jasmine Sun, second quarter of the school fort in physical education. Wheat Roll; Corn Dog; Mashed Pota- The workshops are free and open to the second-chair snare drum. year. An assembly for students Students who won the Na- toes; Garden Peas; Chilled Pineapple public. For information, call 942-3300 or Both Morrell and Zhang will have the in grades 3-5 followed. tional PTA Reflections Com- Tuesday — Beef & Macaroni w/ Wheat email [email protected]. opportunity to audition for the North Individual awards were petition were also recognized. Roll; Turkey & Cheese Wrap; Tossed Carolina Honors Band in March. given to students who exhibit- Those students’ entries will Salad w/ Dressing; Fresh Orange All of the Phillips students will partici- ed the character trait of kind- continue on to the district- Wednesday — Oven Baked BBQ Winter concert pate in band clinics Feb. 1-2 at Asheboro ness, as well as to students level competition. Chicken w/ Wheat Roll; Toasted Ham The Phillips Middle School Win- High School in Asheboro and in a concert who reached personal educa- To conclude the assem- & Cheese Melt; Green Beans; Fresh ter Orchestra Concert will be held to- at 3 p.m. on Feb. 2. tional achievement goals. bly, students in the dual-lan- Banana night (Thursday) at 7:30 in the Phillips About 1,200 middle school students In addition, one student guage program performed Thursday — Turkey, Dressing & Gray Auditorium. from central North Carolina auditioned from grades K-2 and two stu- traditional Spanish dances w/ Wheat Roll; Sloppy Joe on a Bun; All sixth, seventh and eighth-grade in the contest. dents from grades 3-5 were for their fellow students and Mashed Potatoes; Chilled Pears recognized as Presidential teachers. Fitness Award winners.

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By Frank Heath ping showdowns the two schools Sports Columnist have become famous for), a lot of the pressure that is building The current North Carolina on this team to perform could basketball team has played its be put to rest — at least tem- way into a situation resembling porarily. My guess is that once that of a chicken drumstick in Carolina proves to itself that it those old Shake ‘N’ Bake ad- can run with the best, this team vertisements: all covered with will settle down and play its best delicious coating and ready to be basketball. cooked up by the opposition for If you’re a typical Tar Heel good eatin’. fan, you’re probably thinking, Cuz if the Tar Heels don’t win “Slow down, Heath; Carolina — and play well — in their next fans are supposed to always play stretch of three games against one game at a time, so looking Boston College, Florida State ahead to Duke is dangerous!” and Duke, that’s how Jay Bilas But here’s the thing, y’all. The and all the other college big-time Tar Heels sometimes need Duke basketball observers around the in order to measure themselves, country are going to treat the and, essentially, to provide a Heels. They’re going to need to compelling reason to be excel- prove themselves with an excla- lent during the regular season. mation point. Especially in light of this year’s Among the constants for surprisingly rejuvenated version UNC basketball is that the Tar of the Blue Devils, this looks to Heels are always under a mi- be the case. croscope, if only on account of And if the Heels can’t handle Carolina’s consistent success and their Triangle neighbors in a year All-American image. But when when UNC has been advertised — as they do this year — the as world beaters and the Devils PHOTO BY Georg T. Gordon were supposed to still be rebuild- PHOTO BY Georg T. Gordon Tar Heels field a team that is Jamika Belk (21) of the junior varsity Carrboro Lady Jaguars takes Carson Cone (22) of the Carrboro Jaguars junior varsity attempts to supposed to be extra-specially ing, then something feels wrong, a shot during the game against Graham on Thursday, Jan. 24 in go through a Graham Red Devil during the basketball game played in good, no one ever seems to be and we need to know about it Carrboro. happy unless Carolina grinds the now rather than later. Carrboro on Thursday, Jan. 25. neck of every opponent under a So maybe it won’t be such a considerably heavy boot. bad thing if this team starts lick- A 16-point win on the road ing its chops for Duke a week pointer with under two minutes against a Top 25 ACC opponent early this year. Maybe the Heels Coaches’ to go. That put Culbreth up by Scoreboard can be greeted with a shrug and could use some of that nervous v four. The Cougars held strong calls for better play on defense energy and rebellious pride R eports and never let the game get any Carrboro High Carrboro High (see: Miami last Wednesday). An ahead of time to show not only closer. After that, Ingram was JV boys’ jv girls’ the Blue Devils but also everyone Culbreth Middle observer, of course, is entitled virtually unstoppable pouring in Basketball Basketball to legitimate observations and else waiting in their path that Friday, January 24 Boys’ Basketball a game-high 30 points includ- Friday, January 24 the desire for more, but at some they are, in fact, worthy of all the (via Mike Harris) ing four three-pointers. Many of (via Georg Tudryn) hype and accolades and the No. (via Georg Tudryn) point one also has the option to We got ‘em! Culbreth 60 - these points came on highlight- Car: 12 10 2 12 = 36 1 ranking they carried for nine Car: 8 14 16 21 = 59 stand back for a moment and en- McDougle 51. reel acrobatic shots between de- Gra: 7 11 16 15 = 49 weeks already this season. Gra: 21 27 18 15 = 81 joy the beauty of a team for what McDougle had not lost a fenders. Drew Davis added nine Whitney Sharp was the top ACC basketball, and the David Julian Van Name was it does do well. game all year and did not lose for Culbreth, and Keenan van scorer for Carrboro with 16 North Carolina-Duke rivalry the top scorer for Carrboro That’s where UNC’s next a game all year last year as 7th Name, Jacob Junker and Dylan points. in particular, is a large thing to with 22 points. Carson Cone week or so of basketball could graders. This was their last reg- Arant turned in outstanding hang on a bunch of 19 year olds, added 13 points. Andy Knapp have a big impact. ular season game. They were performances. C. Pigsbee had an but it remains a fact of all our gave the Jaguars nine points. Since this Carolina team playing at home with a chance incredible game for McDougle lives. Carolina — and its fans can be so devastating when ev- to complete an undefeated two with 27 points. — may as well make the best erything is working well, the years. Culbreth, behind the out- of this. Embrace the challenge Tar Heels have been viewed as standing play of Denzel Ingram, that goes along with being not playing in “coast” mode during did not allow that to happen. quite as invincible as everyone stretches of games this season. The Cougars came in with thought, but still remaining ev- Now would be a good time changing defensive schemes and erybody’s target. for Carolina to leave the “coast” were able to hold off the Mc- A feisty response, beginning to the fishermen. Starting this Dougle scoring machine. Cul- with Boston College at home Thursday night, if the Heels breth surely had trouble with handle BC at home and then Thursday night, could be the Hey Kids! McDougle’s running game but best way for these Tar Heels to FSU on the road, then knock off was able to put together some key make sure they stay off of other on-the-rise Duke (in what shapes defensive stops along with some people’s dinner menus. Get The Carrboro Citizen up as another of those pressure- clutch offensive plays. Drew Da- packed, eye-of-the-nation, grip- vis converted a four-point play after getting fouled on his three- delivered right to your doorstep. For only $26 a year you can have The Citizen arrive water saver showerhead each Thursday evening, fresh off the press and ready-to-read.* Looking for a publication that keeps you up-to-date on town government, local shows, schools and community events? Artisans: Running Already enjoy The Citizen, Water but occasionally miss a week? 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A few things to keep in mind Letters should be no As has been reported, a formal complaint has been filed with more than 425 words in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleging a pattern of length and must be ac- environmental racism on the part of local governments in the companied by the author’s matter of the Rogers-Eubanks neighborhood. Such a complaint is name, address and contact serious business and should be thoroughly and properly addressed. information. We will pub- The review of this complaint and the process for resolving the lish one letter per author dispute will take time and move at a federal pace. At the same per month. Email pre- time, the community has to move forward in a number of areas ferred. Send your letters to: to settle questions about the future of the landfill, our solid-waste strategy and, most specifically, the siting of a waste transfer station. Letters to the editor Now, with the complaint in the mix, there is an extra layer of Box 248 legal caution about each step, and we’ve already seen a reluctance Carrboro, North to discuss the matter on the part of local officials. Carolina 27510 This is unfortunate, because it comes at a time when the dia- logue was beginning to yield results. Email: editor@ There has also been a considerable amount of work done by a carrborocitizen.com committee of residents, elected officials, landfill management and Fax: 919-942-2195 others to try to find a solution to the concerns of the Rogers-Eu- banks neighborhood. This newspaper, mainly through the efforts of contributing editor Taylor Sisk, has devoted close to 25,000 words to this issue I am hopeful that you will do downtown Carrboro. in an attempt to add to the record the kind of background and letters to the editor the right thing this time. A lot Fitch Lumber, Johnny’s context necessary when weighing an issue of this kind. of people are watching you, and Sporting Goods and Cliff’s The community, we believe, was inching toward a consensus Landfill open letter are counting on it. I wish you the Meat Market parking lots are not to take the existing landfill off the table as a site for the transfer best. licensed and inspected as restau- station. Now that seems unlikely. Not because it is any less the Editor’s note: following is an “I urge you John Kramer rants, period. They don’t have right thing to do, but because it may affect the outcome of legal open letter to the board of county Carrboro to install costly HVAC systems, proceedings. commissioners. to remove the restrooms, pay overhead for rent It is in everyone’s best interests to get all parties back to the ne- Dear Commissioners: Ask the restaurants or phones. (Whom do you call if gotiating table again, to try to nail down once and for all a package Congratulations for reversing Eubanks Road In your “Town’s taco trucks you are in the ER with possible of amenities for the Rogers and Eubanks roads community and an your earlier decision to unilat- in jeopardy” article on Jan. 24 food poisoning?) agreement about the future of the landfill property. erally select the Eubanks Road area from any article, Mayor Mark Chilton Full-functioning restaurants Resolving that is a critical step in devising a new long-term area as the site for the new waste and Board of Aldermen mem- are the center of community life strategy for disposing of our garbage. We need to consider alterna- transfer station. That change possible site ber Jacquie Gist [said they] don’t in Carrboro, but they live on the tives to the strategy of shipping our waste out of the area, includ- of heart was a step in the right understand why a complaint was edge. They are faced with high ing an aggressive effort to reduce the amount of garbage we each direction. filed against trucks selling pre- employee costs, high rent costs, produce in the first place. We need to be thinking, building and You are now embarking on consideration.” pared food from parking lots. high food costs and very high planning for our future. a critical phase in the history of construction costs. They must — John Kramer Gist writes, “I am worried But first we must find a way to reach an agreement on what to Orange County — the selection by the real possibility that hard then survive on a slim margin do about our past. of the next waste-handling site. working entrepreneurs who are … take-home salary is minimal. The future of this system is in adding to our community could Interview the owners of Glass your hands. The history of envi- ing of this fact. be put out of business and have Half Full, Tyler’s, Spotted Dog, A month for reflection and ronmental racism regarding this So, I urge you to continue their livelihood threatened. It is Southern Rail, Elmo’s, Panzanel- issue is well established. It is time your demonstration of fair and un-American and certainly un- la or Weaver Street Cafe and ask learning our nearly lost histories for you to break this cycle. just actions regarding the new Carrboro. If Carrboro cannot them how they feel about a com- I urge you to remove the petitor setting up shop next door Tomorrow we start Black History Month and with that a waste-handling site. Follow the offer a welcoming home to im- Eubanks Road area from any who faces almost no start-up and month of opportunities to learn more about the history and cul- wise and righteous actions of the migrants trying to achieve the possible site consideration. Im- maintenance costs. ture of our community. City of Greensboro, and remove American Dream, then maybe I mediately and without reserva- Gist’s and Chilton’s com- We’ve spotlighted a few of those opportunities in this month’s the current landfill area from don’t know Carrboro as well as I tion. Please make it clear to the ments were irresponsible and a edition of MILL and we encourage you to consider a visit to the further consideration. A process think I do” consultant that this area is not to slap in the face to existing, lo- ArtsCenter, where starting Feb. 8 there will be photos, scrapbook that uses selection criteria to steer The Taco Stands are nnot a be considered in any way, that it cally owned small businesses. It’s excerpts and other items on display featuring Carrboro and Chapel your choice towards Eubanks immigration issue. The Taco is to be part of the exclusionary time, long overdue, for the Car- Hill’s historically black neighborhoods. will not go unchallenged. Stands are nnot a entrepreneur- criteria. rboro Board of Aldermen to end Fortunately, interest in preserving the heritage of these neigh- As you may remember, the ial issue. The Taco Stands are a By re-opening the siting pro- their arbitrary attitude toward borhoods has grown over the past several years and the work of last time a “landfill search” was public health and a business li- cess, you have shown the cour- zoning laws. They need to stand students and volunteers with the ArtsCenter’s “Hidden Voices” done many years ago, Eubanks censing issue. age to admit that the original up for local businesses that pay project has helped accelerate the recovery of a fading history. Road was initially off the table, May I suggest that Chilton selection of Eubanks Road last taxes and support the long-term The significance of starting a month-long review of black his- until in the 11th hour “site 17” and Gist interview some of the March was flawed. For this, I am viability of Carrboro. Please stop tory on Feb. 1 should not be forgotten. On that day in 1960, four on Eubanks road was presented real entrepreneurs, local business grateful and proud of you. pandering to imaginary issues black students at North Carolina A&T sat down at a whites-only as the “best choice.” At that time, owners of Carrboro restaurants, It would be a very big mistake and face those that strengthen counter at Woolworth’s in Greensboro. Though the tremors caused Duke University outsmarted and ask them how they feel not to explicitly exclude the Eu- Orange County and shut down about the fact that there are two our local economy. by the Greensboro sit-ins were felt around the South and indeed banks Road area from the new Ken Mills the world, this community, so close to the epicenter, saw our first that site. The whole thing melted sets of zoning and public health search. You need look no fur- Carrboro sit-in just 21 days later. and, magically, more room was standards when it comes to serv- ther than your recently tendered found at the existing landfill. We ing food in downtown Carrboro. p.s. I did not file the anony- notice from the EPA regarding do not need nor will we allow an- They might ask about the liveli- mous complaint. the U.S. Department of Justice other site 17 type study. hood of local business people who complaint of environmental rac- There is no such silver bullet have invested substantial tan- ism to achieve a full understand- available to you now. gible and permanent assets into Crime and civility in Central America

robert dickson Our driver was attempting to for damaging his new van. extract us from this mess when Soon I found myself stand- “Lost luggage * * * * Our family’s Honduran holi- an elderly lady backed into his ing in the dirt driveway of a La day vacation was feeling like brand new van. Both drivers Ceiba body shop. It could have proved no * * * * anything but a holiday. emerged and the expected argu- been a back lot in Carrboro ex- Our bags had first been re- ing and arm-waving ensued. I cept for the incredible bright-or- * * * * * ported as late, then later, then sunk down into my seat as my ange flowering tree (where’s Ken match for an editorial staff stolen from the truck on which two-stepped stomach kicked it Moore when you need him?) and * * * * * * they had been sent from San up into a rhumba. the fact that it was maybe 850 F experience with Robert Dickson, Publisher Pedro Sula to La Ceiba. “Hi- Then things really got weird. on December 29th. [email protected] jacked” was the term used. And After the argument came to The damaged bumper wasn’t a higher order I had contracted the Honduran a quicker-than-anticipated con- hurt much at all; really, barely a Kirk Ross, Editor version of the two-step. clusion, our guy, who’d I guess scratch. But the young Hondu- of civility.” [email protected] Now I was back at The Mall was 25 to 30 years old, backed ran driver was obviously intent (that’s what everyone called it up and let the lady who smacked on his eagle-eyed boss not being Susan Dickson, Staff Writer — just like here) in La Ceiba, [email protected] him back out. We followed her able to tell that anything at all volved in an accident at our local sitting in the back of a van in as she led us on a circuitous trip had happened. version of The Mall kissing each Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor search of a bank to convert my through the streets of La Ceiba. So the bumper was rubbed other. [email protected] check from Taca Airlines for the It turned out she was leading us and polished, the lady paid the When we were delivered back stolen luggage from limpiras to to another branch of the bank body-shop man and we all rode to our digs, the young man re- Liz Holm, Art Director dollars. And lest I forget, the so we could hopefully exchange off into the heat of the afternoon, fused to take any more than the [email protected] driver spoke no English and my our checks. chatting away as if we were the agreed-upon price, even though Spanish is pretty much limited The bank branch was only a best of friends. most of the afternoon’s excite- Michelle Langston, Designer to what it takes to order certain drive-through that wasn’t about As we returned our new friend ment was due to our need to find [email protected] adult beverages. to perform a complicated fi- to her home, she insisted that a bank. My previous trip to The Mall nancial transaction, so I figured we come to her house Monday He looked sheepish when Jack Carley, Assistant Editor had been the evening before we’d soon be delivered back to morning so she could escort us [email protected] I stuck a tip in his hand but when I was shopping for under- the lodge where I could ease my to the bank. She said that while laughed out loud when I used wear and a bathing suit in a mob Marilyn Fontenot, Advertising Coordinator gastronomical problems with a the lines were always long, she sign language to indicate he of post-Christmas sale-crazed [email protected] cold cerveza. Wrong. was allowed to go to the front should spread some dust on the Hondurans, Spanish versions of As we pulled up to a house because of her age. freshly polished bumper so it Jasmine Girard, Editorial Intern Walking in a Winter Wonderland not far from the bank, our now- We explained that our sched- would match. He was laughing [email protected] and Jingle Bells filling the air. familiar lady emerged, cane in ules wouldn’t allow us to do this, as he drove away. One of the reasons I travel hand, and proceeded to get into so we’d just take our Honduran Lost luggage proved no match Emily Burns, Editoral Intern to places like Honduras is for the front seat of the van. checks home with us and let our for an experience with a higher strange cultural experiences. Turns out she spoke very bank sort it out. She seemed a bit order of civility. My stomach Lucy Butcher, Editorial Intern The Mall, however, looked and passable English, having lived disappointed, but I really wasn’t and I both felt lots better about smelled like every other mall in Miami for a long time while sorry to have to miss another trip our Honduran holiday, and cold Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. and was full of the same sorts of working as an airline steward- to the bank. beer never tasted finer. stores. This experience was just ess. She said she knew the young As we parted, our driver and carrboro citizen online plain unpleasant. man’s employer and that he the lady kissed each other in that Robert Dickson is the publisher of So now I returned, only to “wasn’t very nice.” way that so many cultures en- The Carrboro Citizen. www.carrborocitizen.com find that the bank had closed So we were all off to the body joy but that we norte americanos www.carrborocitizen.com/mill at 2:00, and it was now 3:15. It shop to see what could be done seem to find overly familiar. I www.carrborocitizen.com/classifieds was Saturday afternoon and the to keep the bad boss from com- just watched and tried to imag- parking lot was near gridlock. ing down on our young driver ine such civility as two folks in- Thursday, January 31, 2008 LAND & TABLE The Carrboro Citizen Page 7

Several days of repeated observations proved FLORA to me that those birds were diligently extract- from page 1 ing the thin wafer-like seeds from within the pods that were slightly splitting along the sides. I tried in vain to get close enough to My second winter-interest native vine is the photograph that discovery, but those smart Trumpet-creeper, Campsis radicans. Its or- birds were not about to let me capture their ange tubular flowers (also irresistible to hum- secret. I’m accustomed to goldfinches going mingbirds) are commonly seen hanging from Saturday Market: 8 a.m. - Noon for the thistle and sunflower seed, but I nev- vines on fence posts, trees and abandoned er imagined the Trumpet-creeper as a food chimneys everywhere in the midsummer. In source for them. What’s at the market? the winter months, the curious 4-to-7-inch- These two vines are worth seeking out in Produce/Plants: carrots, collards, turnips, beets, sweet potato, chard, long brownish, dry, bean pod-like fruit at the local garden centers for a late-winter planting kale, spinach, hydroponic bibb lettuce, pachoy, arugula, savoy cabbage, ends of outstretched stems are a real curiosity mustard greens, butternut squash, broccoli, acorn squash, red kale, in your home landscape. Not only are you to many folks who do not connect them with cauliflower, radishes, rosemary starters, pansy starters and more . . . providing nectar for hummingbirds during those summer flower clusters. I enjoy watch- Cheese: Raw milk cheese, smoked mozzarella, feta, goat the warm season, you are providing seed for ing those hanging seed pods dancing around cheeses, and more . . . goldfinches and winter interest for yourself in the winter winds. Meat/Poultry products: grass fed beef, whey pork, Araucana eggs during the cold months. (blue-green color), free range eggs, free range pastured chicken, lamb A special curiosity for me this winter was photo by Ken Moore sausage, rack of lamb, lamb loin chops, lamb liver shanks, chorizo lamb noticing several goldfinches hanging onto the Trumpet-creeper pods, though empty of seeds, sausage, bratwurst, hot and mild lamb breakfast sausage, pastured Trumpet-creeper pods near my birdfeeders. still provide winter interest. pork, pork chops, pork breakfast sausage, pork chorizo, fat back, buf- falo burgers, ground bison, buffalo roast and more . . . Local growers will discuss sup- Baked goods/prepared foods: Wheat-free Buckwheat banana In Brief plying local businesses in need cakes, cheese bread, ginger snaps, sourdough, whole wheat, and Green industry says pumpernickel bread, cornbread, cinnamon rolls, granola bars, wheat- of producers, including Whole free and vegan Dhokla, sticky buns, oatmeal fig flaxseed treats, banana Chatham Dem talk Foods, Weaver Street Market OWASA rules need revision and Lindley Mills, whose repre- chocolate chip bread, apple turnovers, cheddar chipotle cornmeal The Chatham County Dem- After a “State of the Water likely not support the changes sentatives will be available at the biscuits, jellies, honey, pickled and fermented foods, pesto, gluten-free ocratic Women will sponsor Supply” meeting last week at as written and did not feel it was summit. In addition, the sum- brownies, chutney, butters, pound cake, pies, and more . . . an event entitled “Water and Chapel Hill Town Hall, mem- right to change the restrictions mit will feature a local grass-fed Specialty: Wines: Muscadine, Scuppernong, Blackberry Bramble, Growth in Chatham County” bers of the Orange Water and while they were in effect. lamb operation. Hunt (semi – sweet), Spice wine, Red, White, organic coffee, specialty on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. in Sewer Authority’s board of di- OWASA spokesman Greg Registration will take place teas, incense, fluid extracts, sassafrass tea, smudge sticks and more . . . the multipurpose room of the rectors heard a series of sharply Feller said that based on the from 8:30 to 9 a.m. A sponsored Crafts: pottery (cups, mugs, vases, plates . . .), embroidered Central Carolina Community worded comments about pro- discussions, the board is not cards, hand crafter cedar, wool scarves and dolls, hand-loomed rugs lunch made with locally grown College in Pittsboro. posed changes to water-restric- likely to take up the proposed products will be served. For non- Allison Weakly, biologist and tion rules. changes again but will conduct county residents, the meal will chair of the Chatham County Owners and managers of lo- a thorough review of its drought cost $12. Environmental Review Board, cal nurseries and landscapers restrictions sometime after the Seating is limited. To re- will speak about the effect of said the rules would adversely af- current drought ends. serve a spot, contact the Orange growth on the county’s water fect local plant growers and sell- As of Wednesday, Jan. 30, County Center of the North and ecology. County Commis- ers and may force some of them University Lake, Cane Creek Carolina Cooperative Extension sioner George Lucier will also to shut down. Reservoir and the Quarry Reser- at 245-2050 no later than 5 p.m. speak, addressing the effect of The board took comment on voir were at 39.5 percent capac- on Feb. 8. growth on the county’s ability to a series of changes contemplated ity. The utility estimates that’s provide clean water to citizens. Climate events for more serious stages of water enough for roughly 193 days. A question-and-answer ses- restriction. Rainfall recorded at the Jones sion will follow the talks. The UNC is hosting events to OWASA’s service area is now Ferry Road Water Treatment program is free and open to the raise awareness of Climate under stage two water restric- Plant was 1.27 inches. Average public. For more information, Change as part of a nationwide tions, which prohibit certain January rainfall at the plant is contact Kathy Seaton at jk- effort called “Focus the Nation.” types of irrigation and limit the 4.24 inches. —Staff Reports Recipe of the week [email protected] Today (Thursday), more than amount of water that can be used 75 professors at UNC are par- Not Too Intimidating Spinach Souffle Eno river meet for irrigation each week. Recipe provided by Mary Pearse. ticipating in a national teach-in Green industry representa- The third Eno River Conflu- that involves more than 1,000 tives said one tighter restriction Ingredients; colleges and will integrate global K ence will be held at the Hills- being looked at allowing water- 3 clove garlic minced or crushed warming education into the day’s K borough Exchange Club at 1:30 ing only by hand would be inef- 1 pound of fresh spinach chopped curriculum. The student union is K 5 eggs p.m. on Friday. ficient and unnecessarily hard on hosting a carnival featuring per- K 1 cup of sharp cheese (grated) The meeting, which will bring workers who could do a better K 3 tablespoons unsalted butter together parties interested in the formances, booths and speakers. job with a hose. K 3 tablespoons flour preservation and protection of More information at focusthe- The board took no action on K 1 cup milk the Eno River and its watershed, nation.org the proposal, and several board K ½ teaspoon salt and pepper (can also add cayenne and will focus on the drought status, members indicated they would nutmeg) Eno capacity use issues and re- ports, future plans and more. Procedure: County staff will present at the Preheat oven to 400o. Sauté spinach in lightly buttered pan meeting, which is expected to with garlic and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside and drain conclude by 4:45 p.m. off excess liquid. Separate the whites from 5 eggs reserving 4 of the The first two Eno River Con- yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Make a basic roux out fluences were held April 11 and of the butter, flour, and milk over medium-low heat by first melting Oct. 26, 2006. the butter, then adding flour and whisking until smooth. Then add the milk and continue to whisk over heat until the mixture thickens. Agricultural summit Add four beaten egg yolks and half the cheese to the roux. Add The 10th Annual Orange the spinach. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture (blend the egg County Agricultural Summit whites without stirring them, otherwise the soufflé will not rise). will be held Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. Butter a high sided casserole dish and sprinkle a little cheese on the to 1 p.m., at the Orange Enter- bottom. Pour mixture into dish. Sprinkle the remainder of cheese prises Building on Valley Forge on top. Bake in oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375o and bake for another 25 minutes (total of about 35 minute cooking Road in Hillsborough. time). The summit will provide ag- ricultural producers in Orange County and surrounding coun- ties with information regarding strategies for preserving their farms during a time of agricul- tural transition. Guest speaker Rep. David Price will discuss the Farm Bill, the drought and other please, REcycle agricultural issues.

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Recently that inhabit the area, he has CABELA’S captured abstract versions Edwards calls an end to presidential run from page 1 — the kinds of images one can from page 1 Edwards said he also spoke real and serious questions fac- find while staring into a pool By Kirk Ross with senators Hillary Clinton ing American families such as from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8, dur- of water or watching water company is aware that it has Staff Writer and Barack Obama who are how we’re going to educate our ing the 2ndFriday Art Walk. dance over rocks. The show will many loyal customers in the locked in a tight race for the children and pay for health care Photography started for contain 50 giclée prints that state and continues to look Former North Carolina Sena- nomination. He said both can- when illness strikes,” Meek said Otto, 66, at age 8, when, grow- translate his love of the creek for opportunites around the tor John Edwards ended his quest didates assured him that ending in a statement released by the ing up in a blue-collar family both literally and abstractly. country for places to open up for the Democratic presidential poverty, a key theme in Edwards’ party. outside of Boston, his mother “Sometimes I go beyond new locations. nomination Wednesday, telling campaign, would be a high pri- Edwards did not indicate gave him a Brownie “box” cam- the literal definition of nature,” County officials meanwhile supporters at a rally in New Or- ority should either of them suc- what his immediate plans were era that someone had given her. Otto said. “Looking down at said they could offer no con- leans to continue to fight for a ceed in wining the presidency. but many observers said it is “I started taking pic- the reflections is sometimes firmation about Cabela’s. In more just and equitable society. Jerry Meek, chair of the likely he’ll have a role to play at tures of pets,” Otto said. like looking into the universe.” an email response to The Citi- Edwards ended his campaign North Carolina Democratic the convention and, possibly, in Now, beyond beautiful im- Contact Valarie Schwartz at zen, Barry Jacobs, chairman where it began in the city’s still Party praised Edwards, the par- a future Democratic administra- ages of the flowing creek and 923-3746 or valariekays@mac. of the Orange County Board devastated Ninth Ward. ty’s vice presidential candidate in tion should the party prevail in the wildflowers and creatures com. of Commissioners, wrote that “Do not turn away from 2004, for the way he conducted November. at this point the developer of these great struggles before us. his campaign. The full text of Edwards’ the project has not asked for Do not give up on the causes about eight months. “John Edwards ran an hon- speech as well as video from the ring economic incentives nor are ‘that we have fought for. Do The Chens told Latta that the orable campaign, one that all event is available on the cam- there ongoing economic in- not walk away from what’s pos- from page 1 diamond engagement ring Mr. North Carolinians can be proud paign’s web site at www.johned- centive discussions between sible, because it’s time for all of Chen had given his wife more of. Senator Edwards is a fiery wards.com the developer and the county. us, all of us together, to make their steps to their car. than 30 years ago was missing. champion for the middle class Cabela’s practice of sell- the two Americas one,” he told The Chens, who have been Latta asked them to describe the and shifted public debate to ing itself as a “destination” supporters. married for 30 years, combed ring before reaching in his pock- retailer and requesting in- the parking lot, becoming more et and handing Mrs. Chen’s ring centives makes up a chapter and more nervous as the minutes to Mr. Chen. Cause of water main break a mystery of the recently released book passed. They knew that if the “I said, ‘Sir, take this ring and Orange Water and Sewer Au- Terrace area were without wa- earlier this week after tree root Free Lunch: How the Wealthi- ring was in the parking lot, it was propose to her like you did 30 thority officials are sill not sure ter until the break could be damage led to a water main est Americans Enrich Them- likely they would never find it. years ago,’” Latta said. “She must what caused a major water main repaired. break near Cameron Avenue and selves at Government Expense While they were searching have hugged me five or six times, break on a chilly morning last Another leak, this time spill- Roberson Street. —Kirk Ross (and Stick You with the Bill) for the ring, Latta returned to and he shook my hand. week that led to the loss of about ing an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 by David Cay Johnston. John- the parking lot. He noticed the “I had no idea what the val- 500,000 gallons or roughly 7 gallons of water, was reported ston argues that many of the couple, and he knew when he ue was,” Latta said of the ring, percent of the utility’s daily wa- company’s promises don’t play saw them that they were looking which Lau said was valued at ter consumption. out as well as local govern- for something important. $10,000. “I looked at it in terms Officials said the break in an ments hoped. “I approached them and of what I’d want if it happened 8 inch diameter water main near asked if they lost something,” to me. the intersection of Martin Luther said Latta, who has been a secu- “I just thought it was the right King Jr. Boulevard and North rity officer at Carr Mill Mall for thing to do.” Street happened at about 1:20 a.m. OWASA crews responded and shut off water in the area at about 3:30 a.m. and closed the This newspaper is printed with soy ink on 35% recycled street. content paper. 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