THE CARRBORO CITIZEN THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 7 ingrain discrimination and rein- system.” – no one is optimistic Carrboro, said, “If there are fund- HEALTH Quality, detailed cleaning with forces existing prejudices. that a dramatic new course is ing cuts to an already underfund- your preferences in mind. FROM PAGE 1 “It’s a mindset that seems to say immediately forthcoming. ed system, bad things will happen to consumers and family members At a public listening session to vulnerable people. Trustworthy, reliable, own The petition states that, given that they’re not wise enough or held last month by a mental “The current system is not equipment, great rates. that one in four people is touched experienced enough to sit at the health task force convened by one we can rely on, particularly Long-term original clients by mental illness, any discussion table to help solve these problems, Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy, in this economic climate.” since 1992 $23 of mental health services in North which is far from the case.” Rep. Verla Insko, co-chair of the Still, consumer advocates are Service above and Carolina should include input joint legislative oversight com- hoping for the best. beyond “the basics” from those affected by mental ill- The prognosis mittee on mental health, said “I certainly think advocates *@GN@</<MF@M ness and their family members. In its recent report, NAMI said that she believes that once the in North Carolina have high Clean house + happiness In addition to asking for at least of North Carolina, “Fortunately, a budget is passed not only will hopes for Secretary Cansler,” guaranteed! 25 percent consumer and family change in governors in 2009 pro- the stimulus money targeted for Cornwell said last week, “and member participation in groups vides broader hope for the future.” mental health care services be his actions and statements so far serving those with mental illness, Both Cansler and Perdue have used to fill holes elsewhere but seem to justify those hopes. it calls for the fostering of “an at- expressed the desire to be more that an additional $400-500 “And while it’s in the best in- titude of inclusion and openness open to consumer input. But million of the state’s Medicaid terest of everyone, including the with respect to dealings with men- Cornwell said that no response to money could be lost. state’s taxpayers, to include men- tal health issues and the mental the petition had yet been received In response to those com- tal health clients and their family health community.” from any state or elected official. ments, Bebe Smith, director of members in working on solutions Cornwell said that ignoring And with the budget shortfall outpatient services for UNC’s to the state’s mental health woes, the voices of consumers is “basi- the state is facing – and despite Schizophrenia Treatment and it would create a tremendous cally endorsing the mindset that Cansler’s statement that, “Men- Evaluation Program and co-di- amount of good will for him to has been the status quo in North tal health reform is over. Now rector of the Center of Excellence just say so.” Carolina, a status quo that helps we have to focus on building the in Community Mental Health in BASKETBALL NOTES FRA N K H E AT H Good years to be at January (like the Grinch, stuck in had not been televised, I Carolina that chimney) before gelling to- talked to my friend ward the end of the season and ulti- Curt Dansby, try- For all of us who observe, re- mately going far, even by Carolina ing to get a feel flect and comment upon sports, standards. Led by the magnificent for what kind of the shifting of seasons in those senior Al Wood, the 1980-81 Tar a player the new sports – from off-season to pre- Heels captured the ACC Tourna- freshman, Mike season, from regular season to ment title and reached the NCAA Jordan, was. post-season, or just from no-sea- Finals before being derailed a game “Does he play son to football season – always short of their ultimate goal by Isiah inside?” I asked, provides fertile ground for new Thomas and Indiana. and Curt said, perspectives and stories. With Perkins and James Wor- “Yeah.” “Or is he In a remembrance this week thy and his classmate Mike Pepper a shooter?” I asked, on the WRAL.com website, providing powerful scoring punch, and again Curt said, UNC senior Sam Rosenthal re- Wood had concentrated his senior “Yeah.” SAT. MARCH 21 flected on the past four seasons season on rebounding and being Somewhere in a closet I 2-4 of Carolina hoops, side-by-side a leader. But when push came to still own a “He Threw The Ball with his four years as a student shove in the NCAA semifinals, Al To James Worthy” t-shirt. Daugherty and in Chapel Hill (wralsportsfan. gave one of the memorable shoot- The following season – my ju- Steve Hale. These com/unc/story/4755491). ing performances in college basket- nior year – was a weird, transition- Tar Heels went undefeated in the From the surprising success ball history, dropping in 39 points al one for college basketball, with ACC and lost only one regular- the Tar Heels enjoyed when Tyler to almost single-handedly down a an experimental, close three-point season game, against Arkansas, Hansbrough, Bobby Frasor, et al. great Virginia team led by the tow- line and shot clock that had not when the talented Smith suffered were upstart rookies in 2005-06 ering Ralph Sampson. been used before. The Tar Heels a wrist injury while being fouled to the genesis of the experienced Two nights later, I was in atten- had difficulty finding the right on a breakaway. juggernaut that finished 36-3 dance at the NCAA finals, which combination at the point to replace Smith’s injury – or rather, for the 2007-08 season and that were being held that year in my departed senior Jimmy Black. his return several weeks later is enjoying similar success in the college town of Philadelphia, with Carolina began that 1982-83 from the injury – proved to be a current campaign, Rosenthal’s Haverford buddy and fellow trans- season 3-3, then rose to No. 1 disruptive force that tipped the article chronicles four years of planted Tar Heel Ed Cone. That at mid-season with 18 straight season in an ultimately gone- college on his own terms and game was given a surreal funk by wins, then proceeded to lose south direction. Still ranked No those of his classmates, while rec- the assassination attempt on Presi- three straight. The Tar Heels 1, as it was all season, Carolina ognizing the kaleidoscopic stamp dent Reagan just hours earlier. And never quite found their leader dropped a close decision against that Carolina basketball has also more funk came as Carolina mis- and eventually went down at Duke in the ACC Tournament left on each of those years. placed its offensive compass after the hands of Georgia in the Fi- semis, then lost to Indiana My own four years in college, halftime, ultimately taking it on nal Eight, 82-77. – again – in the second round 1981-84, although not spent at the chin, 63-50, against an Indiana Finally, in my senior year of the NCAA Tourney. UNC, seem equally as memorable team that seemed to come from of 1983-84, UNC had what I still remember where I was when considered in connection nowhere to grab the title. has been called the most talent standing when I was told, short- with the seasons of Tar Heel bas- Carolina’s finish the next sea- ever to be assembled on one ly before my graduation, that ketball they paralleled. son, 1981-82, afforded a tonic for college basketball team. Fresh- Jordan had decided to skip his Read us online: My freshman year – which all that had gone wrong in Coach men Kenny Smith and Joe Wolf senior season and leave UNC coincided with Sam Perkins and Dean Smith’s six prior visits to the joined a roster that already in- for the NBA. carrborocitizen.com Matt Doherty’s rookie season – saw Final Four. 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