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sunday Partly Cloudy 94/72 See page 7 carrborocitizen.com August 6, 2009 u locally owned and operated u Volume III No. xxi Free Kids put on a hot show recently . . . They performed in English, By Valarie Schwartz Spanish, French, Chinese and In- ternational Sign Language, each The outdoor conditions fluctuated stepping to the front of the platform between steamy and stifling while par- when taking the lead (which they ents and guests waited unaware through volunteered to do), each child pro- several delay-producing calamities be- viding expressions that dissolved the fore the children processed onto the crowd of adults into elated giggles. stage erected on the brick patio. Children at this age are just pre- This was the 2009 Mundo Peque- cious as well as being so very reten- ño Early Childhood Bilingual School tive, a fact that founding school di- graduation ceremony, during which rector Claudia McLaughlin knows children from ages 2 to 5 performed. very well. Even before the delayed start, the “We are all products of our par- list of 25 songs and poems (picked ents,” McLaughlin said as she faced by the children) may have daunted the audience at the onset. For the some audience members. But the chil- past few months, she has pushed her- dren proved so entertaining, the time self harder than usual while battling photo by Valarie Schwartz quickly passed as they showed time Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Performance of Pinpon at the Mundo Pequeño School graduation ceremony. From left and again how very much they had to right, Ori Moore, Mena Boggs, Caroline Allen, Jacob Kirshner, Anjali Kshirsagar, Ian learned at such tender ages. SEE RECENTLY PAGE 4 O’Fallon, Alexander Kwok and Lillian Harper. Pollitt receives Long Life Pine award by taylor sisk Staff Writer PHOTO BY KEN MoORE A close look at the composite flower head of Gov. Beverly Perdue has awarded Polymnia reveals that only the outer circle of ray UNC Kenan Professor Emeritus flowers produces seed. and longtime civil-liberties and civil-rights advocate Dan Pollitt the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of By Ken Moore the state’s highest honors. flora Pollitt was nominated for the award by state Sen. Floyd McKis- By whatever name, sick Jr., whose father, Floyd McK- issick Sr., worked with Pollitt on a Polymnia makes number of civil-rights issues. But it was presented to Pollitt by Sen. El- a show lie Kinnaird – with whom he was great place to see Polym- wed on April 26, at Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill – as she was nia, commonly called introducing him for a talk he gave bearsfoot or leafcup, is at Carol Woods Retirement Center along Bolin Creek Trail on July 10. between the Chapel The award was bestowed for a life- HillA Police Department and time of “integrity, learning and zeal,” the community center. Walking and it came to Pollitt as somewhat of along that trail last week, I was a surprise. He said that after receiving the award, he had his secretary look impressed with the multitude of it up online and learned of the illus- miniature sunflower-like flow- trious list of past winners, including ers of this wildflower, common Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan, Billy everywhere along roadsides and Graham and Bill Friday – “All good forest edges, standing six feet tall people who have done their thing or more along the length of the very well,” said Pollitt, “but none of greenway. them were anti-establishment.” Dan Pollitt at his Chapel Hill home. photo by taylor sisk Most trail frequenters jog, Which Pollitt very decidedly has been. walk dogs or simply walk and He served as defense council in a In 1955, Pollitt took a position at Frank Porter Graham was presi- and chair of the UNC faculty, he’s talk too intently to take “a closer number of historic civil-liberty trials, the University of Arkansas, which he dent of the university at the time and continued to stand against what he’s look” at the natural world about including those of Lillian Hellman held until being told that in order to was a champion of liberal causes. perceived to be injustices within the them. However, it is hard for and Arthur Miller before the House keep his job he’d have to sign a dis- “I came to Carolina for its record university and the broader commu- even the most unobservant to Un-American Activities Committee claimer stating that he was not, and of academic freedom,” Pollitt said. “I nity. He vocally opposed the 1963 miss the giant leaf images on the in the ‘50s, and has been active with never had been, a member of any thought this would be a good place speaker ban and helped lead a suc- above-ground sewer manholes. numerous organizations associated subversive organization, including to be.” The university administration cessful protest to integrate a down- These images, painted by lo- with the left, including the ACLU, the NAACP, with which he’d been seemed “receptive to my positions.” town Chapel Hill theater. the National Sharecroppers Fund and active. He refused, and accepted a In the half century since, in addi- cal artist Michael Brown, iden- Southerners for Economic Justice. position at UNC. tion to serving as a professor of law SEE POLLITT PAGE 5 tify some of the most common trees, and there are some really big ones, growing along the edge. H H H H H H H H H H H H c ele tion: Chapel Hill at a Crossroads For the renewed botanical diversity along the trail, we can thank Bill Bracey and his crew Candidates for Chapel Hill mayor prepare for marathon of dedicated Bolin Creek volunteers, who for years, on the third By Kirk Ross fected the town council, with two of The candidates That, he said, means relying on the Saturday mornings of September Staff Writer its members — Mark Kleinschmidt (in order of filing) Internet “instead of phone calls and through May, have been remov- and Matt Czajkowski – running for Augustus Cho unsolicited emails.” He said he also ing invasive exotic plants like Chapel Hill — When Chapel Hill mayor. Kleinschmidt’s council term plans to get out and campaign and privet, silverberry, bittersweet Mayor Kevin Foy opted not to seek is up this cycle, and his decision to Augustus Cho was the first to sign “press the flesh” as well. another term, he set off a predictable run for mayor creates an open seat on to the mayor’s race. The 50-year- and Japanese honeysuckle. As old writer and tae kwon do instruc- a result, Polymnia, as well as a wave of speculation about who would in the council race, an election that Matt Czajkowski replace him. features eight candidates — includ- tor said he is running because he be- Two years ago Matt Czajkowski number of other native plants, Since mayors run every two years, ing three incumbents — running for lieves it’s the obligation of citizens to mounted a successful and well-funded like spicebush, Lindera benzoin, there are more opportunities for con- four seats. get involved. campaign for town council and edged host plant of spicebush swal- tested elections, but unlike elections Should Czajkowski win, a fifth “Public service is an integral part out incumbent Cam Hill in the vote to- lowtails, are making a dramatic for the eight-member town council, council member would of living in a community,” he tals. Given that in two years on the coun- comeback. there are fewer chances of there being have to be appointed to said in a recent interview. cil he has often challenged his colleagues an open seat. fill out the remain- “If the opportunity over past decisions and reasoning, his run SEE FLORA PAGE 8 This year is one of those rare opening two years of his presents itself, we for mayor was not unexpected. seat years, and, as a result, a highly term. should all dedicate Czajkowski, 60, said he decided to competitive race has started early Changes in some time for our make the move this year in part because and with a record four candidates leadership are not fellow citizens.” of Foy’s decision, but also because he vying for the job. just in store be- Cho has been feels the time is right for a change. Foy’s announcement, which came cause of the elec- in the public eye He said he ran two years ago be- in late May, is one reason interest in tions. Bill Strom’s as a recent chair of cause he was concerned about the way inside Vote!the Orange County the campaign started early, but that resignation from the town was growing, the state of announcement also combined with the council last week, GOP, a columnist downtown and rising taxes. No such thing as fifth place other factors – including new rules which came too late for for The Chapel Hill “Here we are two years later,” he See opinion for public financing, the conclusion his seat to be included on News and as a member said, “and we are close to a property of a long negotiation over Carolina this year’s ballot, means his for- of the town’s Transportation tax revolt.” Page 6 North and a newly launched initia- mer colleagues will have to nominate Board, on which he serves as chair. His elderly neighbors and others tive to review growth and the future and select his replacement, who will Cho expects the election to be im- he’s met who “are the very people who Index direction of the town – to elevate in- serve out the remaining two years of portant in deciding the direction of gave their all to Chapel Hill” now find terest that much more. his term. the town. taxes so high they have to consider Music ...... 2 More than any other time in Depending on how incumbents “Chapel Hill is at a turning point moving elsewhere. News ...... 3 the town’s recent past, this election fare, the change in the mayor’s office where the decisions that need to be “Many people are anxious about Community ...... 4 season opens with Chapel Hill at a will be accompanied by no less than made will impact our community for the future,” he said. “We’re at the Obituaries ...... 5 crossroads and the leadership that two new council members and pos- the foreseeable future,” he said. breaking point on taxes.” Opinion ...... 6 For his campaign, Cho plans to Classifieds ...... 7 will decide its direction in flux. sibly as many as six. The mayor’s race already has af- “go as green as possible and practice SEE ELECTION PAGE 5 Almanac ...... 8 what I preach.” 2 thursday, August 6, 2009 The Carrboro Citizen

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Free 919.929.5658 (office) Issue Date: SEPT 3 • Advertising Deadline: AUG 26 Caffe Driade: Southern Routes. WeaverStreetRealty.com [email protected] 8pm Contact: Marty Cassady 942.2100 • [email protected] The Carrboro Citizen News THURSDAY, August 6, 2009 3 News Briefs Police say car break-in reports on the rise Castillo murder trial begins By Beth Mechum The trial of Alvaro Rafael Castillo, 22, of Hillsborough “Thefts have been going up, “Keep valuables out of sight well traveled,” Gunter said. started this week. Staff Writer but I think it’s just the time and take everything you can in Also, though he said it sounds Castillo was arrested in Aug. 2006 after police said he of the year and the economy; with you, whether it is the work- simple, just locking cars and opened fire at Orange High in Hillsborough. Castillo, 19 at the There have been a rash of car people are just trying to get by,” place or the home,” he said. keeping windows up is the best time, is charged with fatally shooting his father, Rafael Castillo, break-ins in Carrboro in the past Horton said. He said it’s also a good idea way to avoid break-ins. In many in their home in Hillsborough on Aug. 30, then driving to couple of weeks, but it’s nothing In Chapel Hill, Lt. Kevin to write down serial numbers for of the cases he’s seen, the cars Orange High and opening fire. too out of the ordinary for this Gunter said that there hasn’t all your electronics, so if they do have been unlocked. Castillo has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the time of year. been an increase in car break- get stolen it’ll be a lot easier to Horton and Gunter con- charges, which include first-degree murder. Officer Walter Horton with ins recently, but that there were identify them if they show up in curred that there are no areas of The trial is expected to last at least through this week. the Carrboro Police Department about twice as many break-ins pawn shops. town with higher rates of theft said that with the summer com- the first half of this year as there Gunter added that parking in than others, so residents every- Aldermen to hold closed session ing to a close and students mak- were in the same time period last a well-lighted area is important. where need to take the time to The Carrboro Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting a larger presence in town, the year. “It’s not always possible, but ensure their cars are locked and ing to discuss ongoing litigation in a closed session today at 7 rate of car break-ins usually rises. Horton offers advice to ward if you can you should park in there are no valuables in sight. p.m. at Carrboro Town Hall, Room 100. But he hasn’t seen a spike in resi- off thefts. an area that’s not obscure and is dential break-ins. New bus service to Rogers Road Chapel Hill Transit’s HS bus route will be modified begin- D o w nto w n L i f e in C arrboro and C h apel h I L L ning on Aug. 24 to provide service to Rogers Road and Morris Grove Elementary School. The expanded route will provide continuous service from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Homestead Village stops will move to Seawell School Road and High School Road. EZ Rider and Feeder Service will continue to be available to residents in the Homestead Village area. For complete information about the route and schedule g changes, please contact a CHT customer service representative Bi at [email protected] or 969-4900. Bolin Creek Trail maintenance The Town of Chapel Hill’s Bolin Creek Trail between Dick- erson Court and Bolinwood Drive will be closed for tree work. City Work will take place on Wednesdays with the trail closed each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work will take about two months to complete. A little R&R In order to protect the public, dead trees will be removed The entry to NCNB Plaza, and dead branches will be pruned. Only those trees that might aka Nation’s Bank Plaza, aka be hazardous to trail users will be removed or treated. Bank of America/TARP Plaza, For more information, contact Bill Webster at the Town of used to be a place for interaction Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department at 968-2819 or between various types of vendors [email protected] and passersby. Chatham County seeks input It is, sadly, no longer peopled by the flower ladies and it’s been photo by Ava Barlow The Chatham County Board of Commissioners seeks public quite a while since we’ve seen the Rob Mull, manager of the newly opened R&R Grill on East Franklin St in Chapel Hill. input on a proposed new ordinance to extend existing lighting local Hare Krishnas who used to requirements to un-zoned sections of the county. The new ordi- all but live there. Beehive winners Do you feeeel The partnership is hiring nance would apply to all parts of the county outside the towns’ Recently, you may have no- locals to play live music or per- planning jurisdictions. ticed a few folks hanging around The theme for this year’s Bee- like we do? form entertainment at three The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17 as part of the the entrance greeting folks and hive Art Challenge was “Mo- Get your TalkBox ready spots along the sidewalk on regular board meeting at 6 p.m. in the District Courtroom in handing out literature. A little hawks and Mullets,” and next kids, ’cause we’re not making Franklin Street on Friday and Pittsboro. Contact the Planning Division of the Sustainable investigating revealed nary a re- Friday (Aug. 14), during the this up. This note arrived via Saturday evenings from 7 to Communities Development Department to obtain a printed ligious or political affiliation. 2ndFriday Artwalk, you can see email this week: 10 p.m. Performers get $50 or email copy or if you have questions, at 542-8204 or e-mail They’re employees of R&R Grill, what clever bits the winners were “The Chapel Hill Down- plus tips and will be working [email protected] which recently opened in the old able to put together on display. town Partnership and the Cha- three locations — in front of Club Havana/ Papagyos space in- Here are the winners an- pel Hill Mayor’s Office have the Bank of America on East side the plaza. nounced this week by Queen initiated a special six-week pi- Franklin and at The Bicycle how to reach us R&R, owned and operated Bee Diane Koistinen lot program called “Franklin The Carrboro Citizen 942-2100 Chain and UNC’s “440” build- by father-son team Rob and Ross 1st place - Rachel Soren- Street Comes Alive!,” in order P.O. Box 248 942-2195 (FAX) ing on West Franklin. Moll, features “traditional Ameri- son; 2nd place - Sam Causon; to encourage more people to Carrboro, NC 27510 Contact Bobby Funk at the can flavors,” which means, main- 3rd place - Robert Votta; 4th come downtown and support EDITORIAL [email protected] Chapel Hill Downtown Part- ly, burgers and ribs and pizza. place - Herb Bresky; 5th place local businesses while enjoying nership at 967-9440 or visit ADVERTISING [email protected] 942-2100 ext. 2 The Molls say they put about $1 - Emily E. Weinstein; 6th place a welcoming and musical envi- franklinstreetcomesalive.com million into renovating the space. - Holly C. Wright; 7th place - ronment along the way.” Classified & Real Estate to apply. carrborocitizen.com/classifieds 919-942-2100, 8:30-3 M-F Menu and info at rnrgrill.com Pat Phelps. Classifieds deadline is midnight Tuesday.

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4 THURSDAY, august 6, 2009 Community The Carrboro Citizen Community Briefs Community Calendar Vote for the Farmers’ Market Thursday, Aug. 6 Ongoing 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s Literary Open Mic Night Cancer Support — Support Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933- The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is currently ranked number — McIntyre’s at Fearrington Village groups for cancer patients and their 1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org two in the country in the Love Your Farmers Market contest presents a Literary Open Mic Night. families. cornucopiahouse.org Garden Story Time — Children sponsored by Local Harvest. If they win, they receive $5,000. Poetry, short stories, chapter from ages 3-5 and their caregivers are in- The contest is meant to raise awareness of local foods, Compassionate Friends — Free a novel, all are welcome. Call 542- self-help support for all adults griev- vited to come read theme-based na- family farms and community farmers’ markets and to reward 3030 for details or to sign up. 7-9pm ture tales and participate in activities America’s favorite farmers’ market. ing the loss of a child or sibling. Third Carolina Brewery Anniversary Mondays, 7-8:30pm, Evergreen in the garden. Thursdays through To vote, go to the Carrboro Farmers’ Market website at — Carolina Brewery & Grill in United Methodist Church. 967-3221, Aug. 27, 10-11am, N.C. Botanical carrborofarmersmarket.com and fill out the voting form on Pittsboro will celebrate its second chapelhilltcf.org Garden. $5 per family. Preregister the homepage. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu anniversary with a family-friendly DivorceCare — Support group Seeking volunteer basketball coaches event. Free brewery tours, live for those separated or divorced. Volunteers music by Greg Humphreys (Hobex, The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is ac- Mondays, 7pm, Orange United RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Dillon Fence) and more from 5-8pm cepting volunteer coach’s applications for its 2009-10 Youth Methodist Church. 942-2825, con- — Seeks volunteers at least 55 Basketball Program. Friday, August 7 nect2orange.org years of age and older who would Coaches must demonstrate the ability to organize prac- Pet Food Drive — Carrboro Garden Tour — Free tour of the like assistance in finding an oppor- tices and communicate effectively with players, parents and Plaza Vet will host the grand finale N.C. Botanical Garden’s display tunity that matches their interests. rec department staff. They must also show the ability to teach of its second annual Pet Food Drive. gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front 968-2056, co.orange.nc.us/aging/ RSVPindex.asp proper playing skills, fundamentals and sportsmanship and Pet food may be donated any time Hiroshima Peace Cultural Center’s of the Totten Center at the garden. provide an enjoyable atmosphere at practices and games. during business hours and will be DVDs of survivors’ testimonies 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu Meals on Wheels — Seeks vol- Deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 14. To receive delivered to a local shelter. 12-1pm. followed by a talk by UNC epidemi- Job Search Meeting — A net- unteers to deliver meals and/or bake a volunteer coach’s application or additional information, ologist Steve Wing. 2-4pm, Chapel working and support group for job simple desserts for recipients in the Saturday, August 8 Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. 942-2948 contact the recreation department at 918-7364. Prompt Writing Workshop Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, (off Estes Drive). Sponsored by the Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Orange County Literacy Pancake breakfast — Join Nancy Peacock, author of A Broom of One’s Own for a free writing Orange County Peace Coalition. For Drive. 942-4964 — Seeks volunteers to help with There will be a pancake breakfast at the Eno River Farm- class. No registration needed, just more info, call 419-1261 or 851-5596. Kids adult literacy, basic math and English ers’ Market at East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough on Aug. Friday, August 14 language tutoring, creative writing bring paper and pen. 10:00am to Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your family and enjoy pancakes workshops at local homeless shel- 12:00 pm in the Chapel Hill Library Contra Dance—Contra dance Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006 made from local free-range eggs, organic milk and pesticide- Conference Room. For more info, presented by Triangle Country ters and family literacy workshops. Preschool Story Time — Sat- free blueberries. There also will be produce available from visit www.nancypeacockbooks.com Dancers with live music by Steam New tutor training workshops every urdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch the vendors. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Shovel. Please bring clean soft-soled month. Skills Development Center, Library. 969-3006 Percolators. For more information, visit enoriverfarmersmar- Sunday, August 9 shoes, no partner needed. Carrboro 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151 ket.com. Nuclear Weapons Discussion Century Center. Intro lesson at Express Yourself! — Art Send your submissions to cal- — Programs on Hiroshima and Na- 7:30pm, dance 8-11pm. program for ages 3-8 and their care- [email protected] gasaki Days include excerpts from givers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am,

RECENTLY here from Texas five years ago, yellow tomato gazpacho Caroline was 11 months and from Sheri Castle (makes 2 quarts) from page 1 her sister Maddie was 3. 2 1/2 pounds yellow tomatoes 2 yellow or orange bell peppers “I felt like I was dying,” she said “We chose this school be- 1 jalapeño pepper 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber as she shared her darkest moments, cause it was multilingual, had Saturdays 7am-Noon • Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm 1 medium red onion during which she ruminated on her a five-star rating and met our 1 1/2 cups of crusty bread cut into 1-inch pieces Thursdays at Southern Village 3:30-6:30pm parents. “My parents put a lot of ed- other criteria,” Devon said. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (preferably reserve quality), divided While waiting for the show to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish oil), divided ucation into me and told me I could Check out what’s at the Market! 2 garlic cloves 3 teaspoon kosher or sea salt do whatever I wanted to do.” begin, some of the many chickens New Item this week: 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika When she became an orphan and a rooster in a pen behind the BUTTERNUT SQUASH, concord 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sugar and political refugee, she remem- stage put on a little performance of their own, creating a good deal grapes, apples, peaches, plums, eggplant, 1. Core the tomatoes and cut them into large chunks, collecting the bered their words and used her of racket. Devon smiled and said, shiitake mushrooms, melons, corn, juices, and place them in a large bowl. Core the bell peppers. Finely dice 1 education to open the school in of the peppers and set it aside in a medium bowl. Coarsely chop the other Chapel Hill, which grew from “Where else can you have a rooster, heirloom and various varieties of pepper. Add it to the tomatoes. Trim the stem end from the jalapeño. To a home daycare started 25 years a goat, multi-languages and organ- tomatoes, basil, beans, tomatillos, okra, reduce the heat, cut it in half lengthwise and trim away the seeds and inner ic food for your children?” Not to membranes; otherwise, leave them in. Coarsely chop the jalapeño and add ago in one home in the Green- peaches, blueberries, carrots, snow it to the tomatoes. Peel the cucumbers. Finely dice 1 cup of cucumber and wood neighborhood to the hir- mention rabbits, ducks and yoga. peas, parsley, bell peppers, zucchini, add it to the diced bell pepper. Coarsely chop the remaining cucumbers ing of other foreign-born women Maybe it was nerves, but fava beans, cucumbers, summer and add them to the tomatoes. Finely dice 1/2 cup of onion and add it to from over 300 photos taken the finely diced pepper and cucumber. Coarsely chop the rest of the onion as teachers working from two squash, new potatoes, kohlrabi, adjacent houses, imparting their during the program it was ap- and add it to the tomatoes. Place the bread in a small bowl and cover with parent that the younger the lettuce, chard, onions, flour, cold water. Let it sit for 1 minute, then drain off the water, squeeze the languages and other knowledge bread dry and add it to the tomatoes. Transfer half of the tomato mixture to children who ranged from a child, the fewer the smiles, with onions, garlic, beets, cabbage, into a blender. Add 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, some never caught smiling. radishes, collards, fresh herbs, month old to almost 6 years. garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and sugar. Blend on the lowest speed to Sean and Devon Allen were Still, each of the children stayed kale, mustard greens, salad greens, finely chop the vegetables.I ncrease the speed to high and blend until very on the stage for 45 minutes without smooth, at least 1 minute. Pour the purée into a fine-mesh sieve set over presumably attending their last sweet potatoes, turnips, squashes, a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining tomato mixture, 1 tablespoon of graduation at Mundo Pequeno, as crying in front of adults. When the pecans, herb and vegetable starters, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of oil. Use a rubber spatula to push the purée their second daughter, Caroline, graduates received their diplomas, flowers such as zinnias, sunflowers, lilies, gladiolas, snap into the bowl, extracting as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. If was graduating into kindergarten. each produced award-winning the vegetables were sufficiently puréed, there should be little more than dragons, status, meats like goat, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, Sean sat down with a bouquet of smiles, having demonstrated that seeds and little bits of tomato skin. Taste the gazpacho to check the sea- they’ve learned far more than how soning. Stir in the finely diced vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until well flowers to give his youngest child. buffalo, and various specialty meats like liverwurst, bologna, to turn their lips upward. hotdogs, etc, cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, eggs, breads, chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Whisk the gazpacho and taste “I can’t believe she’s growing it again to check the seasoning just before serving. up,” he said with a slight crack doughnuts, tortes, pies, cakes, jams, and relishes . Contact Valarie Schwartz at in his voice. When they moved 923-3746 or [email protected]

super crossworD sounds tough! CitizenCryptoquote By Martin Brody pets of the week For example, YAPHCYAPLM is WORDSWORTH. One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the two O’s, Y for the two W’s, etc.. Apostrophes, Paws4Ever punctuation, the length and formation of the words are all hints. — Meet “Judgment 101” Junior! A GRKX XEJXTRXDNXP SLCX 12-yr-old orange tabby, Junior MQ RDKGBXDNX ZQB. VX’TX is just FULL of PERSONALITY. DQM TQAQMP VSQ GRPMXD Junior loves people food and MQ XCRWXDNX LDW WQD’M will try to steal it from you if you SLCX KXXGRDOP. VX SLCX MQ let him. He is very loving and TXNQODRUX MSQPX KXXGRDOP laid back and has LDW JBM MSXH LPRWX. - IBWOX a great purring motor. Junior’s PQDRL PQMQHLZQT LM SXT the adventurous type and that is PBJTXHX NQBTM NQDKRTHLMRQD probably why he ended up as a stray at 10 or so years old. We joke that Junior may have been a jazz musician in his former life. He also is a friend SXLTRDO. of canines, and is not afraid to rub up against and be social with dogs. He Find the answer in the puzzle answer section. also loves to explore the great outdoors and so a home that has a safe place for him both indoors and outdoors would be divine. Please come by the shelter and take a look, at Paws4Ever, 6311 Nicks Road, Mebane, or call 304-2300. You can also go online at paws4ever.org ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES —Meet Marco! This bright-eyed black-and-white persian is around 4 years old and looking for a new place to call home! He came in as a stray, so we don’t know much about his history, but if you like persians, you will love him! He’s so soft you’ll want to pet him for hours — and he will let you too!! He loves people and should make an easy adjustment into a lucky family’s home and life. Visit him today at Orange County’s Animal Services Center, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill or call 942-PETS (7387). You can also see him online at co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/adoption.asp 5 thursday, August 6, 2008 The Carrboro Citizen Obituaries Johnnie Melvin Ellis Jr. Joe was born in Passaic, N.J. drews. He is predeceased by his Mr. Hewett was well known Johnnie Melvin Ellis Jr., age in 1922 to Salvatrice (Kate) and wife of 56 years, Laurelie, and in his community as a helpful and 50, of Carrboro, passed away on Nicolo Ferriolo of Italy, and was siblings Vincent, Frankie, Tony, hardworking neighbor. He was al- Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his the youngest of seven children. Fran, Vee and Chris. ways willing to lend a hand, give residence. Joe changed his name from Fer- Joe was devoted to his fam- friendly advice, maintain the road, He was a graduate of East riolo to Ferriola as a young man ily and cherished his friendships, mow the grass, cut and remove Carolina University and was because he “thought it sounded some extending back for more trees or take firewood to neighbors currently employed by the UNC better.” than 60 years. With a love for in need. He helped so many people Healthcare System. Johnnie was He trained as a printer and life and fun, Joe never missed an in many different ways. He was a a kind and gentle person who apprenticed in the U.S. Govern- opportunity to tell a joke, sing a giver not a taker, and never expect- will be greatly missed by all who ment Printing Office in Wash- song or take to the dance floor. ed anything in return. He was one knew him. ington, DC from 1942-43 before Joe will be remembered by all of the best tile setters ever. Johnnie is survived by his serving in the U.S. Navy Con- as a kind and gentle man. A cel- He was a loyal husband, dad- wife, Ellen Thomas Ellis, of the struction Battalion from 1943- ebration of his life will take place dy, grandpa, brother and friend home; his mother, Patricia Dean 45. In 1950, he married Laurelie on August 15, 2009 at 6 p.m. at to all. He never met a stranger. Ellis, of Ocean Isle, N.C.; brother, Helmick of Queens, N.Y. They the Five Oaks Clubhouse (off He was preceded in death by Scott Ellis, and wife, Ruth Ann of lived on Long Island and in up- of Pinecone Drive) in Durham, his parents, W.J.B. and Scottie North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, state New York before moving to N.C. Call 919-929-5802 for Carlisle Hewett of Ash, N.C., Wendy Oleson, and husband, North Carolina in 1994. more information. five sisters and four brothers. Alan, of North Myrtle Beach, He made many cherished Bennie Bryant Hewett Bennie is survived by his wife, S.C.; niece, Sydney Oleson; friends in both the Five Oaks Shelby O’Neal Hewett, of the community of Durham, N.C., Bennie Bryant Hewett, 69, home; daughter, Sondra Ray Ed- nephew, Ty Bellamy and wife, of Chapel Hill, passed away on Harmony; great-nephew, Ethan where he lived since 2003, and at munds, and husband, Charles, of Treyburn Country Club, where Tuesday, July 28, 2009 following Chapel Hill; sisters, Velma Mag- Bellamy; maternal grandmother, a freak accident at his home. Pearl Duncan Dean, of Raleigh; he worked for fourteen years be- gard of Supply and Loretta Fowl- fore retiring in May 2009. Mr. Hewett worked hard er and husband, R.D., of Shal- and many extended relatives. He all of his life. He farmed as a was preceded in death by his fa- He is survived by daughters lotte; grandsons, Stephen Hans Jeralie Andrews of Bennett, N.C. young man and then later went Brinitzer and wife, Krystalin, of ther, Johnnie Melvin Ellis Sr. to work for his brother in ce- Illustration by Phil Blank and Patrice Ferriola of Chapel Bremerton, Wash., Julian Lenn Joseph Ferriola Hill, N.C., and grandchildren ramic tile. In 1986, when his and Collin Bryant Ray, both of Joseph Ferriola (Joe “Stretch”) Jene Kapela, Kailyn Andrews brother retired, he became Chapel Hill; great grandsons, An- ELECTION He was not specific in how he of Durham, NC died July 21, owner of Hewett’s Ceramic plans to get his message out to and Zach, Kate and Emma Fer- thony Hans Brinitzer of Goldston from page 1 2009 at Duke Medical Center riola-Bruckenstein. He will be Tile. Mr. Hewett was forced to and Landon Makai Brinitzer of voters, saying he hopes to run a after an unexpected and brief ill- retire in April of 2007 due to “citizens-based campaign.” missed by his son-in-laws David Bremerton, Wash., and many Czajkowski, a former invest- ness. He was 86 years old. Bruckenstein and Robert An- full knee replacement surgery. nieces and nephews. ment banker who has managed Mark Kleinschmidt financial services for local bio- With his second four-year How Much Do You Know About Carrboro? tech and energy companies, has term on the council coming stressed “fiscal sustainability” We know many of you consider yourselves pretty knowledgeable about Carrboro, so we assembled to a close, Mark Kleinschmidt some tough questions for you to tackle. Pass this quiz and you might just win a Carrboro Citizen mug and while on the council and finds said he believes he has the ex- T-shirt and tickets for two to an upcoming show at The ArtsCenter (see details below). Please note that the need to rein in spending perience the town needs in a not all of these answers can be found on the Internet. (Editor’s Note: Thanks to readers who pointed out a even more acute. He plans a mayor as it faces the challenges couple of typos in the quiz. We’ve extended the deadline and fixed the questions. Entries sent in last week vigorous campaign, and while ahead. will still be elligible for the drawing.) he expects to campaign through “I’ve worked on eight bud- 1. What alderman said that 12. In 1985, the future editor traditional means, he’s been merging Chapel Hill and of this newspaper bought a gets and have knowledge about Carrboro would be all right “as Schwinn bicycle at what East studying alternative ways to get the way the town operates,” he long as we call it Carrboro”? Main Street hardware and his message out. said. “I’ve also worked hard at a. John Smith toy store? “We’re going to look for every including citizens in the pro- b. Jackie Gist a. Western Auto other way possible to communi- c. Frances Shetley b. Roses cess.” d. Hilliard Caldwell c. Fitch “Constant skepticism, is the cate directly with voters,” he said. d. Pope & Sons “Seeing the challenges ahead 2. Whose portraits are on ? hallmark of a democratic society. Kevin Wolff convinced me I need to put my display in the office of Fitch 13. In the song “Freight Train,” hat in the ring,” he said. Lumber Company? what does Elizabeth Cotten That’s my motto.” The past two mayors of Chapel a. Ed Fitch and Jack Huggins 7. On what street is the implore the listener to not do? Hill were elected after losing in Kleinschmidt, a lawyer who b. Bernice, A.B. and Miles Fitch Carrboro Civic Club located? a. let her grave be overgrown a. Main Street their first try. Of the four candi- is executive director of the Fair c. Thelma and John Fitch with weeds POLLITT d. Bernice, R.B. and Mac Fitch b. Lloyd Street b. let anyone know what train Trial Initiative, said he is ex- c. Pine Street dates, Kevin Wolff is the only one 3. Who was Uncle Tony she has taken from page 1 cited about the opportunity to d. Bim Street to have made a previous attempt; Strayhorn married to? c. be forgotten in fact, two of them. Wolff lost to participate in the town’s Voter a. Aunt Jane 8. What was the Alberta? d. repeat the name of her secret Of a lifelong radical winning the Long Owned Elections process, b. Miss Sallie a. mechanical bull love Foy in 2007 and 2005, gaining b. train engine Leaf Pine award, Pollitt said, “I think it means c. Aunt Nellie 14. Name the most well- which provides public funding c. music club 29 percent and 21 percent of the d. Junie May known resident of Hogan farm. we’ve come a very long distance. Though I’m for mayoral candidates who opt d. hosiery mill votes cast, respectively. 4. What is Cliff’s last name? a. Billy Sunday not sure the governor knows who I am.” This time out Wolff, 50, said in to spending rules and receive a. Collins 9. Carr Mill Mall is in what b. Cat Baby Mill building number? Nonetheless, said Kinnaird, “He was ab- he is running because he is con- at least 150 contributions that b. Kupcheck c. Edgar “Flash” Hogan solutely delighted. He said it probably meant add up to $1,500. Of the four c. Hinton a. Building Number 9 d. Rameses cerned that “a moderate voice b. Building Number 7 more than any award he’s ever received.” mayoral candidates, he is the d. Roberson Bonus Question: What kind of is not adequately heard on the c. Building Number 5 a doctor was John Mason? Pollitt remains an active resister, including op- only one to apply for the fund- 5. Who was Grady Sturdivant? d. Building Number 2 current board.” a. longtime Carrboro fire chief Send your answers to The position to the death penalty, and still keeps steady ing, although the others can b. owner of Sturdivant’s Tire 10. What was General Julian “I want to be that voice for Carr’s real rank? Carrboro Citizen, Box 248 hours in his law school office. “Constant skepti- the people of Chapel Hill,” he still opt if they qualify. c. Weaver Street founder Carrboro, NC, 27510 or email d. The Friendly Barber a. Vice President cism,” he said, “is the hallmark of a democratic wrote in an email response to Kleinschmidt said he is b. Captain them to editor@carrborocitizen. 6. What did UNC President com Entries must be received by society. That’s my motto.” The Citizen. worried about the influence of c. Private Venable teach? d. Major Tuesday, Aug. 11. Winners will be In an interview some 10 years ago, Pollitt re- Wolff, a patent lawyer, sin- money on municipal races. He a. History chosen by drawing from the top 11. The name of the hardware vealed another of his credos. In the course of gled out Czajkowski, saying hopes that once he has qualified b. Zoology scorers and announced — along relating advice he’d once given to his daughter, for the funding he won’t have c. English Literature store at S. Greensboro and with the answers — in the Aug. that although he supported his d. Chemistry Roberson streets was: 13 issue of The Citizen. Phoebe, who’d been arrested for an act of civil run for council, Czajkowski to spend his time raising money a. Andrews-Riggsbee disobedience, he said that he wrote to her: “You b. Riggsbee-Hoffer would be a “lame duck” mayor to run. know I carry in my wallet, for easy observation, a “I can put aside fundrais- c. Andrews-Huggins from the outset “with the first d. Yarnel-Hoffman card with the words ‘Illegitimis non carborundum’: act of a contemptuous council ing and spend with people,” he ? Don’t let the bastards [grind] you down.” being the filling of Matt’s coun- said. ? cil seat with one of their own, He plans to campaign “in ? perhaps Mark Kleinschmidt or the typical way — wearing out Cam Hill,” he wrote. “From the shoe leather” and by setting ThreeTreasures Acupuncture The Framers Corner, Inc then on, he will be unlikely to up meet-ups and visits around ever have any council member town to get together with vot- Distinctive, museum quality picture frame design give him a second on any mean- ers in small groups and one-on- ingful motion.” one. Wolff said if he were to win “People have a clear choice,” Est. 1981 the mayor’s race, he would have at he said of the field of candi- least one other “moderate voice” dates. “I know if I work hard I Full Service in Czajkowski on the council to will win this race.” Frame Shop work with. M-F 10am - 6pm U Sat 10am-2pm theframerscorner.com Buy Local 108 W Main St U Carrboro

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And we know that among those who The vicious cycle of an- hold it near and dear are folks in positions of nual OWASA residential rate power and influence. increases many times the I have witnessed ordinarily composed rate of inflation is rapidly gentlemen in high office get choked up with making water unaffordable. eyes all teary at the thought that one child de- These exorbitant increases serving of a chance to attend UNC might be are unwarranted, reflective of deprived of that life-changing opportunity. poor management decisions. And though for many, success on the field OWASA has set-up a vicious of play has reinforced that love, its roots are cycle of rate increases leading deeper even than Roy’s bench after a couple to reduction of water usage, of solid years of recruiting — you know, light which leads to further rate on the hill, lux libertas and so on. increases, leading to further So with all that, I’m wondering why so usage reduction, ad infinitum. many of these powerful Carolina patriots This system is not sustainable. can’t see what’s wrong with wielding their In 2008, a rate increase of clout to maintain a special provision that 17 percent was put in effect amounts to a $12 million per year gift to in response to reduced water athletic booster clubs at state institutions. usage due to restrictions and Carolina, N.C. State and ECU see the voluntary reductions because biggest chunk of this money, which they of drought. In the Aug. mainly use to cover the costs of out-of-state 2008, OWASA newsletter, tuition for scholarship athletes. Without the a commitment was made supplement, that tab would likely have to to “continue to aggressively be picked up by various well-to-do Rams, pursue efficiency and savings Wolves and Pirates. opportunities as we adapt to Plenty of elected officials, many of whom our changing environment.” are equally fervent in their love of their There’s no such thing as fifth place In 2009, a further 9.75 per- schools, can see that this is one multimillion cent increase is being forced dollar break the state can do without. But Damon Seils and Brad Hammill upon the public, not due to the Carolina fans in the General Assembly, drought, but now supposedly mainly in the Senate, have thwarted attempts The resignation of Bill Strom from the didate B would have voted in an election A similar situation arose in Carrboro due to economic conditions. to do away with the supplement. Chapel Hill Town Council has touched for two open seats. several years ago. Two sitting aldermen Water rates have increased by Since it was written into a budget bill in off a discussion about the appropriate What if we had known voters’ rank- faced each other in the 2005 mayoral 27 percent over the past two 2005, several attempts to introduce legislation process for filling the vacancy. In the up- ordered preferences for all the candi- race. Whoever won would leave a vacant years and OWASA predicts a to repeal the provision have fallen short. This coming municipal elections, eight can- dates on our imaginary ballot? It is seat on the Board of Aldermen. In the further 19.5 percent increase year, it looked like a huge budget shortfall didates are vying for four council seats. possible the preferences would have same election, six candidates ran for three for 2010 and 2011. By 2011, would finally break the impasse, as tax The town charter requires the additional looked like this: 4,000 votes for can- other seats on the board. When the time water rates will have increased increases and major program cuts in critical fifth seat vacated by Strom to be filled didates A then B then C; 3,000 votes came to appoint someone to the new by almost 50 percent in four areas hit the table. But again, despite major by appointment. The charter offers little for B then C then A; and 6,000 votes mayor’s unexpired term as alderman, years during a period of low cuts elsewhere, the idea never made it to the guidance on the appointment, stating for C then B then A. In this example, some people argued that the candidate inflation and slow growth. I budget negotiators’ table. only that the town council must accept Candidate B is the most preferred, C is who received the fourth highest number do not see this as adaptation to It doesn’t take long to glance through the applications for the position. It gives no the second most preferred and A is the of votes in the pick-three alderman race a changing environment but final state budget to get an idea of what $12 instructions and no deadline for choos- least preferred. It would make sense to was entitled to the seat. simply continuing OWASA million gets you. The elimination of all 200 ing among the applicants. appoint candidate B to the vacant sec- Given the dynamics of that pick-three “business as usual” and pass- of the state-funded literacy coaches came in Perhaps the most seductive proposal ond seat, because candidates B and C race and the positions of the candidates, ing the bill on to the consum- right around that mark. The “savings” from is to appoint the so-called fifth-place would have won a pick-two election. it is not at all clear that the candidate er. This is an unjustifiable rate cutting 350 positions at the Division of Men- finisher in the upcom- with the fourth highest of increase and cannot be at- tal Health, Developmental Disabilities and ing election. This option number of votes was the tributed to temporary drought Substance Abuse Services came in slightly seems to offer a simple fourth most preferred can- conditions, a poor economic higher at $12.8 million annually. way for the council to Our elections do not allow voters to didate in the eyes of the environment or major capital I’m not sure what the rest of you learned make the appointment voters. As in our imagi- expansion. up at the university; but to me, making either while respecting the will indicate their rank-ordered preferences nary pick-one election, we The decisions made by of those cuts while maintaining a break for of the voters. At least two had no information about OWASA management on past booster clubs doesn’t seem very Carolina. current council members for all the candidates on the ballot. the voters’ preferences for capital expenditures and inac- have publicly supported every candidate on the bal- curate system-utilization plan- this approach. lot. The board ultimately ning have placed the public in endorsement a very difficult situation. The letters But this seemingly simple approach is This scenario could easily happen appointed another community member the wrong one. There is no such thing as in an election in which two candidates to serve the remainder of the unexpired residential customer is being The Carrboro Citizen welcomes fifth place in a pick-four election. (such as B and C) hold similar views and term. asked to make up for poor letters of endorsement for candidates Imagine a town council election in split the ballots of like-minded voters. In Members of the Chapel Hill Town planning and the unwilling- in the 2009 municipal and school which candidates A, B and C are running a pick-one election, voters would choose Council will have a variety of ideas about ness by management to make board elections. for a single seat. Candidate A receives either candidate; in a pick-two election, what criteria they should use in selecting hard decisions during trying 4,000 votes, Candidate B receives 3,000 they would choose both. an applicant for Strom’s unexpired term. economic times. OWASA We ask that you keep letters in votes and Candidate C receives 6,000 Our elections do not allow voters to Some may insist on appointing the fifth- does not appear to be mak- support of individual candidates to votes. Candidate C wins the election. indicate their rank-ordered preferences highest vote-getter. Others may attempt ing meaningful attempts to 325 words and multiple candidates to Now imagine that a second seat be- for all the candidates on the ballot. In to identify an applicant they believe the adjust its costs to the realities 375 words. came available during the campaign our imaginary election, we would have broader community will prefer, or who of reduced capacity utilization. As with our general letters policy season because of a resignation and no way of knowing who were the first will work well on the council, or who will They have resisted neces- all letters must be accompanied by the must be filled by appointment. Some and second most preferred candidates. share their own policy positions, and so sary cut-backs in staffing and author’s name, address and contact people might argue that Candidate A In other words, there is no second place on. In any case, it is worth remembering salaries, deferral or cancellation information. We will publish one letter should be appointed because she came in a pick-one election. that the council members were elected to of non-vital capital expendi- per author per month. Typed letters in “second place.” Likewise, in Chapel Hill’s upcom- make these kinds of decisions on behalf tures and other means for cost are preferred and email even more so. However, in a pick-one election, re- ing pick-four election, there will be no of the community. Their best bet is to reduction. Lengthy letters written in longhand will ceiving the second highest number of fifth place. We will have no information avoid the trap of looking for a fifth place As a monopoly, OWASA become mysteriously lost. votes is not the same as “second place.” about who is the fifth most preferred that doesn’t exist. is in a position of forcing rate Why? Because we don’t know how the candidate. We will simply end up with increases upon its customer submissions : 6,000 people who voted for Candidate C candidates who win first, second, third Damon Seils lives in Carrboro. Brad base without risk of customer and the 3,000 people who voted for Can- and fourth places — and everyone else. Hammill lives near Chapel Hill. defections. As residential con- E-mail: sumers, our only option is to letters to [email protected] attempt to further reduce our mail: usage of water as rates spiral The Carrboro Citizen Carrboro greenways: Today and tomorrow upward. Of course, reduction Letters to the Editor in usage is rewarded with even Box 248 Dave Otto Carrboro. The town has established amenities in Chapel Hill, Carolina higher rates for a lower level Carrboro, NC 27510 a growing network of greenways and North and Orange County. of service. The public cannot Greenways serve many important trails. This network results, in part, Maps are essential tools in locat- sustain continued annual rate functions in the community, includ- from open-space dedication and trail ing these places, but you need to increases averaging in double ing: linking neighborhoods, schools development as new neighborhoods visit the greenways and bikeways digits. This burden falls most and parks; providing off-road transpor- are built. For example, Lake Hogan to experience the beauty and joy of heavily on residents of modest tation corridors; providing recreational Farms, Winmore and Claremont have walking, jogging, biking and meet- means and those on fixed opportunities; providing opportunities paved greenways that will be connect- ing kindred spirits who inhabit incomes. I urge OWASA cus- editorial for environmental education; and en- ed when Carolina Commons is built in them. The exhibit is designed to take tomers to voice their concern couraging healthy living. northern Carrboro. people on a visual tour of proposed over this unsustainable situa- Robert Dickson, Publisher Carrboro has been cre- greenways and existing tion by contacting OWASA, Kirk Ross, Editor ating greenways for many bikeways. Pictures in the the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor years in bits and pieces. You need to visit the greenways and exhibit are arranged in town councils and the Orange Liz Holm, Art Director New developments are re- sequence, proceeding up- County board of commis- quired to build greenway seg- stream along Bolin Creek sioners. It is in everyone’s best Beth Mechum, Staff Writer ments and, as undeveloped bikeways to experience the beauty and joy from Estes Drive to Lake interests to keep our commu- Margot Lester, Lucy Butcher, land vanishes, these segments Hogan Farms (west hall- nity affordable. Rich Fowler, Contributors are now forming a cohesive of walking, jogging, biking and meeting way) and Morgan Creek Daniel May Ava Barlow, Photographer system. Plans for new green- from Frank Porter Gra- ways along Bolin and Mor- kindred spirits who inhabit them. ham School to University letters policy advertising gan creeks are rapidly tak- Lake (east hallway). The Marty Cassady, Ad Director ing shape. In order to help exhibit is open Mon.-Fri. Letters should be no more [email protected] the community visualize the emerging A variety of maps are included from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. than 425 words in length and must be accompanied by the operations greenway system and to appreciate the in the exhibit to help viewers lo- The exhibit also will be on the next natural beauty, historic significance and cate existing bikeways and planned 2ndFriday Artwalk, Aug. 14 from 6 to author’s name, address and contact information. Anne Billings, Office Coordinator recreational and educational value of the greenways. Maps include: Proposed 8 p.m. A special treat at this event will [email protected] Trail Facility Types (which serves as be the showing of a video prepared by We will publish one letter per proposed greenways, I have created an author per month. Lengthy a rough Carrboro Greenways Master Steve Campbell, which will take view- Distribution exhibit that is on display at the Carrboro letters written in longhand Plan), Bolin Creek Greenway Trail ers on a walk along Bolin Creek from Chuck Morton, Julian Davis Town Hall. The exhibit includes about will mysteriously become lost. 120 photographs, many maps and relat- Alignment Alternatives (prepared by Estes Drive to Homestead Road. The Emailed letters are preferred. ed narratives. Several bikeways (Frances Greenways Inc.) and Morgan Creek video will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the That said, send your letters to: Lloyd Shetley, Libba Cotten and Rober- Greenway; Opportunities and Con- reception. Please join us this month, straints (prepared by Coulter, Jewell, especially on Aug. 14, for an enjoyable Letters to the editor son), which function much like green- Box 248 Carrboro, Thames). GWI and CJT are design- and informative journey along Carr- ways, also are included. North Carolina 27510 Although there are many types ing the Bolin and Morgan Creek gre- boro greenways and bikeways! Email: of greenways, a linear, off-road park enways, respectively. Other maps are [email protected] through woodlands or along water- included to indicate where Carrboro Dave Otto is vice chair of the Carrboro Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC. ways is the most common type in greenways will connect with similar Greenways Commission. Fax: 919-942-2195 The Carrboro Citizen thursday, August 6, 2009 7 real estate & classifieds Place YOUR ad at www.carrborocitizen.com/classifieds 24/7!!

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PHOTO BY ken moore Tall stems of Polymnia stretch out to invite a closer look surrounding the Bolin Creek Trail entrance sign. FLORA call it Polymnia, the scientific pen upon this tall, flower- from page 1 name I learned years ago. ing perennial of the aster The giving tree That name supposedly (composite) family, take “a I’ve always been fasci- honors Polyhymnia, the closer look” at the various s I watched the magnificent 180-year-old American elm beside Old East nated with the relatively Greek muse of sacred song stages of buds, flowers and being taken down last week, I couldn’t help but think of Shel Silverstein’s large leaves of Polymnia; and oratory. The species seed heads. Find one that classic parable of selfless generosity, The Giving Tree. Like Silverstein’s the coarsely toothed, epithet, uvedalia, honors has a complete circle of ray tree who gave her all for the boy she loved, my stately campus elm had three-to five-lobed leaves Robert Uvedale, an English flowers surrounding the shaded Tar Heels since it sprouted in 1829. But when she leafed out somewhat resemble, with school teacher and botanist center of tube flowers, and Awith just a puny showing of foliage this spring, I realized her time had come. The old a stretch of the imagina- who grew this American with a keen eye you will elm had “aged out,” a saddened UNC forest manager Tom Bythell told me. Beyond tion, a paw print of a bear, native in his English garden discover that only those just old age, the elm had been weakened by a host of insect damage and diseases, thus the common name more than 200 years ago. outer ray flowers are pro- which Bythell says he and his crews have been fighting for years. Bythell confirmed bearsfoot. As happens frequently ducing seed. The seed is my worst fears: The old tree, with so many dead and dying limbs, had become a You’ll have to stretch the when I check myself on bo- not unlike the typical seed danger to pedestrians. So down she came — for this tree-hugger, a sad thing to imagination even further tanical names, I discovered of sunflowers, and you witness. But there’s a silver lining: Bythell says he plans to replace my elm with as big for the other common that Polymnia uvedalia is no should not be surprised to a blight-resistant Princeton elm as they can tote in there. And what did my Giving name, leafcup. Where the longer botanically correct. see goldfinches and other Tree give as her last gift? A world of mulch to nurture many new giving trees. petioles of those leaves It has been reclassified, birds flying away from the To see The Giving Tree, narrated by author Shel Silverstein in 1973, go to youtube. are attached to the stem, Smallanthus uvedalius, for seed heads as you ap- com/watch?v=1TZCP6OqRlE opposite one another, those of you who wish to proach. there is a hint of a cup-like be taxonomically current. And while you’re ex- reservoir at the point of I don’t have to pass any amining the plant, what do attachment. I will be happy more tests, so I will con- you think of those leaves? A thousand words to know of a more obvious tinue to call it Polymnia! Perhaps you can come up by Jock Lauterer explanation for this name. Whatever name you with a more descriptive Do you have an important old photo that you value? Send your 300 dpi scan to I am content to simply prefer, wherever you hap- common name. [email protected] and include the story behind the picture. Because every picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words.

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