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saturday 60% Chance of Rain 70/52 Splinter Group sunday Partly Cloudy sweeps the Addys 65/41 See page 3 carrborocitizen.com March 26, 2009 u locally owned and operated u Volume III No. II Free Tempers fly over council’sA ydan Court decision By Kirk Ross zone, which would have allowed greater tonight will reverberate far beyond Mayor Kevin Foy, who displayed an Staff Writer density in the area, the project was ef- the walls of these council chambers.” uncharacteristic flash of anger. fectively stopped. The council, she said, did not “I understand that you’re upset, but Chapel Hill — By the time develop- To Zinn and her supporters — in- approach the project with an open I am not going to let stand your charac- er Carol Ann Zinn reached the micro- cluding fellow developers and mer- mind and had come to its conclusion terization of this council, because you are phone at Town Hall Monday night, she chants from nearby Meadowmont before the evening began. wrong,” Foy said. A zone for the project already knew the fate of her proposed — the council’s decision to deny the “People are already talking about did not exist when the project was first Aydan Court project. change prior to a full hearing on the it. This council had made their mind proposed, he said, and there were no guar- Moments before, the council had merits of Aydan Court was an out- up. It was rigged.” antees that the town would adopt one. ended a tense discussion and decided rage, and she let them know so. Zinn said that when the process “You took a risk,” he said. “Nobody not to make changes to the town’s Resi- “I think it’s a discredit to the trust began two years ago, the council invited you to do that. You are a busi- dential-Special Standards-Conditional we put in you for a fair process with did not raise concerns about density. nessperson. And this process is not zoning district that would have made integrity and transparency,” Zinn Since then, she said, she had spent rigged, because we are taking our re- possible Zinn’s plan for 58 condomini- told the council of their decision to about $600,000 on the project. sponsibility to direct the growth of this ums on six acres off of N.C. 54 near deny the zoning change prior to the Her charge that the council had community.” the Upper Little Creek Waterfowl Im- hearing on Aydan Court. “I want broken faith and not approached poundment. Without the change in the you to know that what you’ve done the issue with an open mind rankled SEE COUNCIL PAGE 7 History’s alive at Morris Grove

Photo by Tom Wentworth Late spring-flowering fire pink inspired B.W. Wells to become a botanist.

flora By Ken Moore B.W. Wells gained power from a flower n 1932, The Natural Gardens of , written by Dr. Bertram Whittier (B.W.) Wells, professor of botany at N.C. State University, wasI published by the University of North Carolina Press. How well I remember, back in 1966, my mentor presenting me with a copy of Natural Gardens with the comment, “If you are going to study the botany of North Carolina, then you need to become acquainted with B. W. Wells!” That began for me a life-long pursuit of discovering and enjoying the natural gardens of our state. As a high school freshman in As part of their North Carolina history curriculum, Morris Grove Elementary School fourth- graders held a “Living Wax Museum” last Friday, where the students dressed as famous people Ohio, B.W., with the help of a with ties to the state. When recorded music was being played, the students “froze” in place, and plant key, saw and identified a when it stopped they were free to talk to visitors about the person they had studied. fire pink, Silene virginica, a brilliant Clockwise from left are Conrad McCoy dressed as race driver Richard Petty; Mave Gualtieri- red wildflower we can discover Reed striking a thoughtful pose as Sir Walter Raleigh; Krishna Navaretnam as Chapel Hill journalist in our North Carolina forests in Roland Giduz talking to visitor Bill O’Luanaigh; Jay Johnson as James Taylor; and Iruoma Ekpunobi early May. dressed as Ava Gardner, posing for her mother, Ebere Ekpunobi. Photos by ava barlow B.W.’s discovery is worth describing: “One day, a week into the Fiscal briefing botany course, he spied a bril- Board approves bike plan liant scarlet flower while walking By Susan Dickson tions in Carrboro were “fair,” which, cyclist Wayne Pein said. “Bicyclists on Carolina along a creek bank. Strangely Staff Writer he said, is better than most commu- are erroneously considered a third North planned struck by it, he opened his nities in North Carolina, but still in- category separate from motorists and manual of plants and attempted Biking around Carrboro could dicates room for improvement. pedestrians. Consultants hired by the his first identification by means become a little easier — or more dif- The plan includes a bicycle net- “Remove all bike lanes and university to study the fiscal of a descriptive key. A thrill of ficult, according to some cyclists — work project, with paved shoulders, place signs or pavement markings impacts of Carolina North will triumph surged through him with the adoption of a new bicycle bicycle lanes, sharrows, side paths affirming bicyclists’ rights to use hold a briefing for officials from when he successfully found that transportation plan. and off-road trails at identified road as much of the road as we see fit, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Or- The Carrboro Board of Aldermen corridors, intersections and greenway which is consistent with state law,” ange County on March 31. the plant was known as the fire voted unanimously on Tuesday to ap- corridors. The changes are intended he continued. The presentation by Bethesda- pink. ‘From that moment on I prove the plan, which was developed to help provide access to schools, gre- Elise Giddings, owner of Cycle 9, based TischlerBise will begin at 7 knew what my life’s work would by town staff with the help of Gre- enways, downtown and other busi- said that while she agreed with some p.m. at the School of Government be. I was so terribly excited enways Incorporated. The plan was ness zones, bicycle facilities, high- of Pein’s points, she felt that bike on Raleigh Road. about identifying that flower. funded by a Comprehensive Bicycle density residential areas and more. lanes were necessary for some riders. The study, completed ear- And I’m still as excited as ever Planning Grant from the North Car- While many residents supported “I personally feel very confident lier this month, looks at how the about botany. The more you olina Department of Transportation, the plan and its improvements, oth- riding in a lane of traffic with no bi- proposed new campus might see, the more you have to see.’” which was received in May 2007. ers spoke out against it, saying bike cycle lane, but I don’t want my 5 year affect the towns and the county. According to Greenways consul- lanes were restrictive. old doing that,” she said. The analysis is based on the first (From Nature’s Champion: B.W. tant Matt Hayes, surveyed Carrboro “Most of Carrboro’s bike lanes 15-year phase of the project and Wells, Ecologist by James residents indicated that biking condi- are unwarranted and substandard,” SEE BIKE PLAN PAGE 7 takes into account assumptions R. Troyer.) on demand, such as additional fire protection and more classroom space for local schools. SEE FLORA PAGE 10 The seas of diversity at Carrboro Elementary The report shows that the direct By Jasmina Nogo impacts of the project will produce Staff Writer net deficits to the town of Cha- pel Hill between $780,000 and The hallway to the cafeteria at Car- $792,000 annually and of roughly inside rboro Elementary School had been $50,000 annually for Carrboro. transformed into an ocean tunnel full Orange County fares better in of blue streamers and sea animals. Be- direct impacts according to the Frank Heath puts out yond it, the school’s ocean story quilt study, with additional revenue the call for all hung on display, as parents, teachers from both county and school- and students celebrated the comple- district taxes adding between good Tar Heel fans tion of the school’s cultural diversity $921,000 and $1.1 million. page 5 art project on March 17 at their “Fam- The anyalysis shows the towns ily Book Arts Night.” and the county eventually seeing “To build a sense of community positive results once indirect Index among our students,” said Leslie impacts such as increases to the Rountree, a parent volunteer, “we employment base and sales taxes Music ...... 2 have embarked on a school-wide proj- are figured in. News ...... 3 ect called ‘Currents of Culture,’ which The report can be downloaded Community ...... 4 blends story writing, fabric design, at http://research.unc.edu/cn/spe- Opinion ...... 6 quilting and other skills to produce a cifics.php Photo by Jasmina Nogo Schools ...... 8 mural-sized fabric storybook quilt.” — Staff Reports Classifieds ...... 9 Students at Carrboro Elementary School worked with teachers to write a story and Almanac ...... 10 SEE QUILT PAGE 8 create a story quilt as part of the school’s year-long project, Currents in Culture. 2 thursday, March 26, 2009 The

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The sus- Awards, a five-person Carrboro- tered the majority of the poster, so pect took cash and a white gold topaz ring with diamonds. based agency took more gold it was incredibly labor intensive.” He was described as a thin, light-skinned black male, awards than any other Triangle- A surprising winner was a about six feet two inches to six feet four inches tall, with a area agency. The Splinter Group, small ad for Durham Catering distinctively large forehead. He was wearing a black-and- which creates visual identities for Co., which netted a gold and the white-checkered bandana over his face, a black baseball cap businesses and organizations, won judge’s choice. turned backwards, a black puffy coat with an orange liner four gold Addys, three silvers and “It was a small ad that was a and black jeans with white stitching including the letter a judge’s choice award. Since its in- spoof on one of those froofy wed- “R” stitched on the back-right pocket. ception nine years ago, the compa- ding announcements that you’d To provide information about the incident or the ny has won 34 Addys, a Telly and read in the society section of suspect, call either the Chapel Hill Police Department at garnered a Grammy nomination. the newspaper,” said co-founder 968-2760 or Crime Stoppers at 942-7515. Calls to Crime Only Raleigh agency Cap- Lane Wurster. “But instead of Photo BY ava barlow Stoppers are confidential and anonymous and the caller Strat won more listing a bunch of may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 for infor- Lane Wurster, left, and Steve Balcom, right, partners of The Splinter Addys this year, the typical wed- Group, a Carrboro advertising agency, stand with two associates, Ryan mation that leads to arrest. with nine. “Here in ding information Dean and Jenn Prenda (seated) and their Addy awards from the American Half oppose marriage amendment “They have about the grooms- Advertising Federation Raleigh-Durham. Not pictured is a third associate, about 60 more Carrboro men, bridesmaids, Phillip Dwyer. Half of the respondents to a new Elon Poll oppose a pro- employees than setting, etc., our posed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages us.… So we were we love not ad just described ing relationship allowed the team Not content to sit pretty on re- in the state, according to an Elon University poll conducted thrilled to do so all of the food that to develop a solid philosophy that cent successes, The Splinter Group March 15-19. well against the having to was served at the drives the agency’s work. team is keeping its collective nose Fifty percent of respondents said they oppose a constitu- big shops,” said reception. Four “We pride ourselves on being to the grindstone. For instance, it’s tional ban on same-sex marriage, while 43 percent support Steve Balcom, the draw a line paragraphs of de- an anti-ad agency. No bureaucra- working on a logo for John Cur- a constitutional ban. One-fifth of respondents support full agency’s co-found- tailed text about cy, politics, focus groups or smoke rence’s new restaurant in Oxford, marriage rights for gays and lesbians. er. “Seventy agen- between work the passed appe- and mirrors,” Wurster said. “We Miss., a brasserie called Snack- The poll surveyed 620 North Carolina residents. Poll cies entered work tizers, entrees and see our clients as our peers and we bar in the style of Balthazar or workers asked questions on several public policy issues, and the judging and play.” desserts. It was a try to do right by them. Most of Bouchon. But most of its clients, including video poker and financial education in the public was really tough simple idea, but our clients are developing, niche like Carolina Brewery or Aventine schools. this year. Far fewer we were psyched brands that don’t have huge bud- (a cabinetry/woodworking shop) State lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow awards were given out than usual.” that the judges took the time to gets, so we have to get creative to are in Carrboro, Chapel Hill and a referendum on same-sex marriage. Balcom is hard-pressed to say read it and got it.” maximize their resources.” Durham, where the business was Assembly of governments which award made him proudest. The team’s success comes in The group’s creativity is in- based for its first seven years. The “Circa 1958” book created part from working together for spired by Merge Records, “The “Durham was cool, but we The Orange County Board of Commissioners will meet for the many years. Though The Splinter Office” the Love Train (Sound never really felt like we were part with the town boards of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hills- show of the same name “was a Group is nine years old, the prin- of Philadelphia box set), HBO’s of the community,” Wurster ex- borough tonight (Thursday) at 7 at Extraordinary Ventures ton of work, so it was nice to have cipals have been collaborating “Flight of the Conchords” – and a plained. “Here in Carrboro we on South Elliott Road in Chapel Hill for the quarterly As- it recognized,” Balcom said. “For since they worked together at the few local influences like Ryan Ad- love not having to draw a line be- sembly of Governments meeting. sentimental reasons, it was also now-defunct local label Mam- ams, Flagship I.P.A., Neal’s Deli tween work and play.” County and town officials will receive a petition from awesome to win a gold award for moth Records. That long work- and, of course, Tar Heel hoops. Rogers-Eubanks area residents requesting water and sewer hook-ups for the neighborhood. Other items on the agenda include a Jordan Lake water-supply nutrient strategy and public library services and funding. Fraley autopsy report offers few answers For more information on the items on the agenda, visit By Susan Dickson call. The paramedic evaluated Mr. Fraley, who was a lineman for co.orange.nc.us Staff Writer Fraley and advised him in regard the Chapel Hill High football Tax Revolt meets again to adequate hydration.” team, participated in two scrim- After months of uncertainty, According to the autopsy re- mages at Middle Creek High About 900 Orange County residents attended a meet- questions surrounding the death port, medical examiners deter- School in Cary earlier that day, ing of the Orange County Tax Revolt on March 23 at of Chapel Hill High School senior mined the cause of death to be but had to be removed from the Orange High School, waving banners and chanting in hopes Atlas Fraley remain, despite the “undetermined natural causes.” game because of headaches. He of convincing county commissioners to repeal the 2009 release of the autopsy report and The report summary states that had previously suffered from de- property tax revaluation. This was the group’s third meeting. a statement from Orange County “[n]o definite explanation for this hydration and headaches but had Representatives of the local real estate community, including officials. Atlas Fraley young man’s death is evident at begun a routine of drinking water Thomas Whisnant of Carrboro’s Community Realty, spoke Orange County released a autopsy,” but that multiple factors and Gatorade prior to games and in support of the revolt. Residents also told of their own expe- statement regarding Fraley’s death at 1:53 p.m. and left at 2:16 p.m. could have been involved. practices. riences with the revaluations and attempts to appeal. last week, along with the autopsy When Fraley’s parents returned The Fraleys’ attorney, Don It is unclear whether Orange Two charged in Eastowne robbery report from the Office of the Chief home around 6 p.m., they found Strickland, released the paramed- County has a policy regarding a Medical Examiner, but neither of- their son dead. ic’s patient care report last week as minor’s ability to sign his or her The Chapel Hill Police Department has charged two fered much explanation as to how Fifteen days later, the paramedic well. In the report narrative, Grif- discharge form. The 2006 edition suspects in connection with an armed robbery reported Fraley died. who treated Fraley, James Griffin, fin wrote that he had attempted to of Orange County EMS Medical Tuesday on Eastowne Drive in Chapel Hill. Fraley, 17, died Aug. 12 in his resigned after nine years on the job. contact both of Fraley’s parents, Practice Protocols does not specify Police charged Mario Devon Hunt, 21, of 2420 Glen- home following a 911 call at 1:45 Orange County has yet to com- but was unable to reach them. protocol for discharging minors. brook Drive in Durham, and Keijuan Mantese Paylor, 18, p.m. in which he told respond- ment on the paramedic’s actions. “I decided to let the [patient] sign Orange County EMS Director of 315 Weeping Willow Drive in Durham, with armed rob- ers his body hurt all over and he According to the county state- the declination form with in- Rojas Montes de Oca referred all bery and felony conspiracy. Both are being held in Orange thought he needed fluids. Accord- ment, an “Orange County para- structions to [continue] drinking questions regarding the incident County under $120,000 bond. ing to Orange County Emergency medic was dispatched to Mr. water and Gatorade and [con- to County Manager Laura Black- According to the victim, she was approached by a black Services, a paramedic arrived at Fraley’s home on Aug. 12, 2008, tinue] to work out his cramps,” the mon, who could not be reached male as she was walking from the parking lot of her apart- Fraley’s home on Fan Branch Lane in response to Mr. Fraley’s 911 report states. for comment. ment around 1:15 p.m. The suspect demanded her purse at gunpoint and then fled the scene in a greenish-blue Mer- cury. The victim was not harmed during the incident. 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Fund’s Fuller to visit Thursday, March 26 1927 silent film withE rich Lieth Saturday, April 4 maintenance, design and gardening High School Job Fair— The peforming an original score on the Record Sale— Thousands of for wildlife. Saturdays, 10am, 1111 Howard Fuller, an activist for economic and educational Foundation for a Sustainable Com- grand piano. 7pm, Carrboro Centry country, bluegrass, and rock Dawson Road, Chapel Hill. Free. equality in North Carolina in the 1960s and ‘70s, will partici- munity and the Chapel Hill-Car- Center. $4, free popcorn and soda recordings will be sold to ben- 967-0078, nichegardens.com pate in two events as part of the third-annual Poverty Aware- rboro Chamber of Commerce efit the UNC Library’s Southern Sunday, March 29 Meditation Class— Learn ness Week at UNC. sponsor the second annual Chapel Folklife Collection. 9:30am-noon, Palestine Discussion— Coalition techniques for relaxation, reducing Hill- Job Fair. Pleasants Family Assembly Room, Fuller will be part of a panel discussion that will follow the for Peace with Justice members John stress, calming the mind, exploring 9am-12pm, East Chapel Hill High Wilson Library, UNC campus. Free screening of the film Change Comes Knocking - The Story of the Crane, Donna Hicks and Mary Lou spirit and establishing your practice. School. 357-9992, khausman@ and open to the public. 962-1345, nN.C. Fund o April 2 at 7 p.m. at Hanes Art Center. Smith will share stories, reflections Fridays through April 3, 7-8:30pm, sustainablefoundation.org [email protected], lib.unc. On April 3, Fuller will deliver the Poverty Awareness Week and video clips from their recent time 104B Pleasant Drive. Space is lim- edu/spotlight/2009/record_sale. keynote address, “Community Organizing and Local Change: OC Democratic Women— in Palestine. 2-4pm, Binkley Baptist ited. 967-9633, srichinmoylibrary. html Creating Solutions to Poverty,” at 4 p.m. also at Hanes. Former state legislator Anne Barnes Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 967- com will discuss the state budget and 7284, peace-with-justice.org Food Drive— The Orange Book Group— A new monthly support for community colleges at County Campaign for Change will Shout out against sexual violence Composting Workshop— Ver- book discussion group for adults. the monthly general meeting of the host a Yes We Cans food drive The Orange County Rape Crisis Center will hold the sev- micomposting and composting Third Mondays, 7pm, Chapel Hill Orange County Democratic Wom- to benefit the Interfaith Council enth annual Shout Out Against Sexual Violence on Wednesday workshops. 2pm and 4:30pm, Public Library Conference Room en. 7:30-9pm, Durham Tech Orange for Social Services Food Bank and at 6 p.m. at the Seymour Center on Homestead Road. The Johnny’s, 901 W. Main St. 951-5200, Cancer Survivors Work- County Campus, 525 College Park TABLE’s Backpack Buddies Pro- carrborogreenspace.org shop— The UNC Lineberger event is part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and will fea- Drive, Hillsborough. 942-0045, gram. 99 S.Elliott Road. tablenc.org, ture readings and performances by survivors of sexual violence. Comprehensive Cancer Center [email protected] Monday, March 30 ifcweb.org Other activities during the month include “Hablando presents “Cancer Transitions: Art Lecture— Associate Profes- Author Event— Patrick Huber Easter Egg Hunt— The Burwell Moving Beyond Treatment,” which Lo Prohibido/Speaking the Forbidden: A Conference about will speak about his book, Linthead Sexual Health, Mental Health and Human Rights,” a full-day sor of history Chad Bryant will School Historic Site will hold an aims to help cancer surviors bridge speak as part of the special lecture Stomp: The Creation of Easter egg hunt for kids 12 and conference in Spanish on April 18th; designation as A South- the gap between cancer treatment series on the Ackland’s exhibition in the Piedmont South. 5pm recep- under. 319 N. Churton St., Hillsbor- and life following cancer. Tuesdays ern Season’s “Piggy Bank” agency for the month of April; and “At the Heart of Progress: Coal tion, 5:45pm program, Wilson ough. Free, bring your own baskets providing toolkits for responding to sexual violence to faith through May 5, 4-6:30pm, 1700 Iron and Steel since 1750 - Industrial Library, UNC campus. 962-4207, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. communities across the county. Imagery from the Collection of John [email protected], lib.unc.edu/spot- Ongoing Cancer Support — Weekly Job Search Workshop— Job For more information about center services and the month’s P. Eckblad.” 7pm, Ackland Art Muse- light/2009/patrick_huber.html support free of charge for cancer search strategies for professionals. events, visit ocrcc.org or call 968-4647. um, UNC campus. Free for Ackland Tu esday, March 31 patients and family at Cornucopia Tuesdays and Thursdays through members, $5 non-members Train lecture Horse Owners Workshop— House. cornucopiahouse.org April 30, 1-4pm, Orange County Author Event— UNC alum and Skills Development/Job Skills Cen- Piedmont Feed and Garden Center The Compassionate Friends Chad Bryant, UNC Tech English Professor Mat- ter, 503 W. Franklin St. 969-3032 will host the seventh annual Horse — Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. associate professor of thew Vollmer will read from his new Owners Workshop. Dinner pro- Self-help support after the death history, will present book Future Missionairies of America. Kids vided 6-6:45pm, workshop 7pm of a child. Free and open to all “On the Train: Time, 3:30pm, Bulls Head Bookshop, Toddler Time — Thursdays, adults grieving the loss of a child or Space and the Modern UNC campus. Free 4pm, Carrboro Branch Library. sibling. Evergreen United Methodist World” tonight 969-3006 Friday, March 27 Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org (Thursday) at 7 as Preschool Story Time — Sat- Poetry Event— Poet Gioconda DivorceCare — Mondays, 7pm. urdays, 10:30am. Carrboro Branch part of the Ackland Belli will speak at UNC as part of Art Museum’s ongo- A support group for those sepa- Library, 969-3006 the Carolina Conference on Ro- rated or divorced. Orange United ing series “Perspec- Story Time — Thursdays, mance Literatures. 3:45pm, Nelson Methodist Church, 942-2825, con- tives on Progress.” 10:30am. Market Street Books, 510 Mandela Auditorium inside the nect2orange.org Market Street, Southern Village. All The lecture series offers FedEx Global Education Center unique perspectives on the Computer Class — Chapel Hill ages welcomed. 933-5111 SeniorNet offers a class in Spread- Ackland’s exhibition Saturday, March 28 Express Yourself! — Art sheet Fundamentals. 9-11am Tues- “At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Puppet Show— The Emerson Wednesday, April 1 program for ages 3-8 & their care- Waldorf School will hold a puppet days and Thursdays until March 19, Iron and Steel since 1750-Industrial Photo Discussion— UNC’s givers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, show, “Poppy Seeds: a story of Seymour Senior Center. 968-2070 Imagery from the Collection of John P. Eckblad.” General National Press Photographer’s As- 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s magic and transformation.” 10am, to register admission is $5; it’s free for Ackland members. sociation and the Center for Slavic, Museum, 105 E.. Franklin St. $2. 6211 New Jericho Road. Free, dona- Eurasion and Eastern European Garden Tour— Free tour of the 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum. tions accepted. 967-1858, emerson- N.C. Botanical Garden’s display Tar Heel politics discussion Studies will host photojournalist org waldorf.org gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front News & Observer columnist Rob Christensen will speak on Antonin Kratochvil for the center’s Volunteers Garden Tour— The Carrboro of the Totten Center at the garden. 50th PhotoNight. 7pm, FedEx RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program “The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics” on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Branch Library and the Cedar 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu Global Education Center, Nelson — Seeks volunteers at least 55 meeting room of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliot Grove Branch Library will host a Mandela Auditorium. Free Computer Class — What years of age and over who would Road. The event is free and open to the public. tour and work day of the Ce- Should I Read Next?: Resources for Book Discussion— Books Sand- like assistance in finding an oppor- dar Grove Community Garden. Book Lovers on the Web, Com- wiched In, a program sponsored by tunity that matches their interests. Carrboro business owners to meet 10am-1pm. 969-3006, co.orange. p the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public uter Basics, Web Basics, Intro to RSVP places volunteers with more nc.us/library Email, Learning 2.0: Blogs, Pho- The Carrboro Business Association will meet on at 8 a.m. on Library, will discuss Mosquito Coast than 100 nonprofit agencies inO r- tosharing and more. Wednesdays April 6 in the Board Room at Town Hall. Mayor Mark Chilton Interviewing Workshop— St. by Paul Theroux. 11:30am, Chapel ange County. 968-2056, co.orange. t and Jesse Kalisher will speak on the Walk Carrboro initiative and Joseph JOBS Network will hold a Hill Public LIbrary. 960-5914 hrough April 22, 7pm, Carrboro nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp downtown banners. Green jobs training also will be discussed. workshop for people seeking jobs Cybrary, Meals on Wheels — Seeks or exploring new careers. 10am, St. Friday, April 3 100 N. Greensboro St. Registra- volunteers to deliver meals and/or Birdsong class Thomas More Church multipurpose Film Screening— The docu- tion required. 918-7387, co.orange. bake simple desserts for recipients Piedmont Wildlife Center will host “The Language of the room, 940 Carmichael St. mike@ mentary filmAs We Forgive will nc.us/library/cybrary be shown. 7pm, Extraordinary in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. Birds,” a celebration of birdsongs and calls on Saturday from 8:30 mikekomives.com, 794-8158 Garden Walk— Niche Gardens Ventures conference space, 200 S. 942-2948. College— Century Center Cinema hosts guided garden walks with dis- to 10:30 a.m. at 364 Leigh Farm Road in Durham. It’s $10 for Elliot Rd. Free PWC members and $15 for non-members. For more information, will present Buster Keaton’s classic cussions on spring planting, garden visit piedmontwildlifecenter.org or call 489-0900. Do you have anything for one of our calendars? Short film screening Send your submissions to [email protected] ChathamArts will feature a short film screening about outsider artists Clyde Jones and Mary Paulson and the documentary Key West Cock Tales on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Barn at Fearrington Village. General admission is $5 and $3 for students. For more information, visit chathamarts.org or call 542-0394. Rogers Road petition to be presented by taylor sisk all too familiar pattern has ap- Civil rights lecture Staff Writer parently set in,” with “no action Author Thomas J. Sugrue will discuss “Jim Crow’s Last Stand: by the Council or coordination Fighting Educational Inequality North and South,” on April 3 at At its quarterly meeting to- with Carrboro, Orange County, 7:30 p.m. at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture on night (Thursday), the Orange and OWASA to develop and im- the UNC campus. County Assembly of Govern- plement a timeline for providing ments will receive a petition OWASA water and sewer con- Boys & Girls Club seeks tourney help from residents of the Rogers-Eu- nections to all of those residences The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Orange County will hold banks roads community calling in the Rogers-Eubanks commu- its inaugural Dre Bly Celebrity Golf Classic on May 11 at UNC’s on the Chapel Hill Town Coun- nity presently without function- . Proceeds from the event will be used to be cil to pass a resolution to provide ing connections.” used to open a club facility to benefit Orange County youth. water and sewer connections to RENA, along with the Co- Supporting the tourney is an opportunity for businesses and all residences in the community. and basic amenities (including, community, specifically to the alition to End Environmental individuals to make, “an investment in our youth, which in turn The Assembly of Governments but not limited to regulated, Rogers and Purefoy roads area. Racism, also will present a rec- is an investment in our community,” said Bryant Colson, board is comprised of the county com- public water and sanitary sewer It further states that while ommended resolution by which president of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Orange. “Our goal missioners and the town boards service).” previous requests to address the Chapel Hill Town Council is to open our first Orange County club this fall.” of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and The petition states that in the needs of the community would agree to develop such a Interested sponsors and players should contact Lawrence Sand- Hillsborough. 2002, the Chapel Hill Town had “largely come to naught,” timeline within 30 days of pass- ers at [email protected] or (336) “For over 35 years,” the pe- Council adopted a resolution to with the establishment of the ing the resolution. 601-1665 by April 15. tition reads, “Rogers-Eubanks develop a small area plan task force task force “hopes were high The Assembly of Govern- Neighborhood Association to explore the impacts of provid- that this time” these needs ments meeting is at 7 p.m. at (RENA) residents have awaited ing more comprehensive public would be addressed. Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. public services improvements services to the Rogers-Eubanks Rather, the petition states, “an Elliott Road in Chapel Hill.

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in season basketball NOTES F r a n k H e at h tion against some of the better Second, if currently hot- defensive teams it has encoun- shooting Wayne Ellington can tered this year, and that should continue to provide the spark be one of the big challenges Fri- - shooting threes and jumpers, day night. driving to the hoop, rebound- Of course, the bigger ques- ing, and lately even with his de- tion everyone associated with fense - that we have been seeing UNC basketball wants an an- from him since mid-season, this swer to, this weekend and this will make the Tar Heels much post season, is: Do these Tar tougher to oust. Heels have what it takes to win And third, if rookie forward a big game like this one, and the Ed Davis, fresh off his four best next one, the next one and the performances of the season, next one? is able to continue giving the My short guess on an an- same effective minutes off the swer is, yes, assuming a couple bench – doing his yeoman’s job of reasonably reachable goals of rebounding and blocking are met. shots, and scoring in the half- First, point guard Ty Law- court offense when he is called son needs to be ready and able upon – Carolina will have a to play 25-plus minutes in ev- dimension of toughness that ery game at this point, without it needs in order to fight back making his toe significantly when the going gets tough, and worse for the Heels’ next gig. tougher. If Lawson can bring Carolina Give me all of these things the same type of lift he has con- together, and consistently, along sistently provided over the past with the steady play of our al- 15-plus games, it will give UNC ready incomparable Mr. Hans- Illustration by Phil Blank a great leg up on any opponent brough, and the Tar Heels could they play - as no college player be throwin’ it down in the Mo- has been a more effective offen- tor City in the early-morning sive weapon than Ty this year. hours of April 7.

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GUAR ANTEED TO SAVE MONEY puzzle solutions puzzle cryptoquote answer: ’ll never make it ... it will never happen, because they’re never going to hear me cause cause me hear to going never they’re because happen, never will it ... it make never ’ll I lvis Presley lvis E - time. the all screaming they’re 6 THURSDAY, March 26, 2009 Opinion The Carrboro Citizen For the record Positive signs Equity, fiscal and otherwise for public At the end of this month, the university presents a fiscal impact study on Carolina health North, and with it the focus of the next phase of discussions on the project shifts to the Chris Fitzsimon sometimes concrete and often ethereal finan- cial intertwining of town and gown. It’s already a sure thing that How the towns support the university and the 2009 session of the General the university supports the towns has been Assembly will be remembered for part of the dialogue and scuttlebutt here for the $4 billion budget shortfall more than two centuries. It was not that long lawmakers faced, the largest in ago that water, phones and electricity were the state’s history. If recent events managed by the university and what lines are any indication, the session there were between the leadership of each may also be remembered for the were well blurred. important steps lawmakers took Just as the utilities have changed, so has to improve public health. the leadership of the community. And with A House committee approved the growth of both the towns and the univer- a statewide smoking ban Tuesday sity, the roles have changed as well. Chapel that will protect workers and Hill and Carrboro are no longer simply the the public from the documented bedroom communities that serve the univer- dangers of secondhand smoke in sity. They are part of one of the fastest-grow- bars, restaurants and worksites. ing metropolitan regions of the country and A similar effort by House each is struggling to provide the services and Majority Leader Hugh Holliman infrastructure to support present and future fell a few votes short last session, populations. but its prospects appear much The shared missions remain. Both local The real facts on the waste transfer station brighter this year. Tuesday’s com- governments and the university have a strong mittee vote came after the con- interest in maintaining a good quality of life Virginia Leslie recently (after 16 months) asked their The newest debacle is the omis- sideration of proposals to create — in clean water, safe streets, thriving down- consultant, Olver Inc., to prepare a sions and misrepresentations that the exemptions from the ban, both of towns and so on. As Orange County continues to cost analysis. Olver’s report is ex- county has made to state authorities which were withdrawn before a Paying for these is the question. University distort the facts around siting a waste pected this week, with more distor- about the environmental impacts of vote was taken. officials like to point to the “indirect” benefits, transfer station on west Hwy 54, lo- tions expected – like inflating the the transfer station. The state has no Last year, opponents of the and can, of course, cite many. cal newspapers are reporting it with- travel distances (and costs) to ven- mechanism to question the county ban managed to mislead several While the towns are the benefactors of out question. An interview reported dor transfer stations (by using the when information about wetlands legislators into considering the the unique contributions to the community last week with Gayle Wilson, who wrong endpoints for truck routes). or risks to endangered species and issue a question of property rights of a top-notch university, bills still have to leads the county’s Solid Waste De- UNC already uses a nearby vendor- intermittent waterways are mis- for business owners who they say be paid in cold, hard cash. partment, illustrates our point. Here’s operated transfer station, and be- represented or neglected in the government should leave alone. This is especially of concern in projects what we read: cause it’s less than 15 miles to that county’s report. Unplanned cost That’s not working so well this off the main campus, such as Carolina Mr. Wilson: “Hillsborough will send transfer station the costs to UNC overruns are expected as expensive year, as most lawmakers realize North and the recently announced Carolina 3 trucks down Orange Grove Road.” are no higher than hauling trash to mitigation is needed to protect the that government already enforces Commons where the university is playing Yet 75 percent of Hillsborough’s trash the landfill at Eubanks Road. environment from a facility that it important health and safety regu- the role of developer. There’s nothing inher- is handled by private haulers. So in What about waste-to-energy (WTE)? cannot, and should not, support. lations on private businesses. ently wrong with that, as many universities fact 12 trucks will use Orange Grove Orange County Voice, along with oth- Then there is the disruption, de- House Minority Leader Paul do similar things to expand research facilities Road. But the real question is not how er community groups, has suggested valuation or complete devastation to Stam tried a different approach and provide housing for employees. As the many trucks, but how many times a that the county research options for businesses, farms and residences that Tuesday, parsing words in the fiscal-equity debate ensues, we’ll be interested garbage truck travels down Orange future waste-to-energy. It is not a surround the property, which isn’t in- 2006 surgeon general’s report in hearing if the university is willing to pay Grove Road each day. Will there be short-term solution and is irrelevant cluded in any estimates. These “hid- that declared the debate was over the same kinds of fees for infrastructure as 24 trips? 48? More? Then add Carr- in a discussion of how we handle our den costs” are in plain view, yet the and the science clear that there is other developers. Already, there are worrisome boro and Chapel Hill trucks that will trash after the landfill closes. But it county has not mentioned them and no risk-free exposure to second- indications that at least some in the school’s use Dairyland Road, past Maple View certainly should be considered in the press has not asked. hand smoke. leadership are balking at that. Farm, to Orange Grove Road – partly the county’s long-term strategy for But the real question – which no Stam said the report’s execu- The impacts on the towns, from police to bypass McDougle Middle School. renewable energy and sustainable one is discussing – is: Why not search tive summary emphasized the and fire protection to stormwater manage- Mr. Wilson: “Rumors about large waste management. for a better site in a commercial/indus- dangers of secondhand smoke in- ment and transportation planning, are transfer trucks using Orange Grove For Orange County, waste-to-en- trial area and not in anyone’s backyard? doors, not in all workplaces. But pretty much the same. Road to get to I-40 are not true.” He’s ergy means being part of a regional Why not use vendors on an interim he neglected to tell the committee It should also be remembered that when it right, because the county has no idea solution and committing our waste basis until we find a better solution? that the surgeon general himself comes to Carolina North, Chapel Hill already where it will send its trash, so there stream (160 tons a day) to the proj- The county has been misrepre- called for a smoking ban when took a hit when its one-dollar-per-year lease has been no discussion of the transfer ect. There are even options to use senting the facts about the waste the report was released. on the town’s public works and bus facilities truck routes. If the trash goes to Vir- WTE technology to convert biosol- transfer station to the public for a Stam then tried to change ended. At one time, that arrangement, valued ginia, certainly Orange Grove Road ids to energy and get it off our farm- long time. We rely on the press to the subject, saying it all came at more than $300,000 annually, was infor- will be a likely route. land. These projects are too large for help clear the smoke and get to the down to risk assessment and that mally considered a part of the fiscal equity How much will the project cost? the county and are best handled by facts. What happened? there is an inherent risk in many equation. The town pays roughly $500,000 Even in these financially tough times, a professional WTE vendor or an things, citing his own breakfast Virginia Leslie is a member of each year in debt service on its new facilities. this question has not been asked. Due energy company like Duke Energy of bacon and eggs as an example. Orange County Voice from Bingham These are difficult budget times for both to intense and repeated pressure from who can mobilize the partnerships But the smoking ban isn’t the towns and the university. Property owners community groups, the county has and deliver results. Township. about an adult who smokes or reeling from the recent round of reassess- eats a fatty breakfast. It is about ments are going to be putting the heat on the people who don’t and are their elected officials to keep taxes down even still subjected to the adverse as the need for services and growth-fueled Please don’t plant exotic invasives health effects of secondhand smoke at their worksites or other infrastructure costs expand. Ken Moore natives are beautiful and necessary for took many decades to become so aggres- On campus, staff cuts, health care increas- public places. the sustenance of indigenous wildlife. sively destructive. The Bradford pear took Nobody else is immediately es, possible furloughs and slashed expenses are Except for the infamous kudzu, I dreamed of a Robin Hood-like only a couple of decades to do so. More on the table and every employee’s mind. at risk from Stam’s breakfast most destructive exotic invasive plants chainsaw band of folks dispatching recently introduced, exotics may take choices. There is no secondhand These conditions will likely color the grow unnoticed, except for the few days Bradford pears from roadsides, fields even fewer years to get out of hand. For debate ahead, but they should not drive the bacon problem. they flower. Noticeable now is example, a line of golden rain trees The illogic of the argument solutions. What the towns and the university the ubiquitous Bradford pear, planted in the median along Ford- negotiate when it comes to fiscal equity will reflects the desperation of the Pyrus calleryana, not just where I dreamed of a Robin Hood-like ham Boulevard a few years ago smoking ban’s opponents in the be an arrangement that has to function in planted in residential areas and has already begun appearing along both good times and bad spells. chainsaw band of folks dispatching face of growing legislative support parking lots, but along roadsides, the adjacent roadside. As soon as for smoke-free workplaces. It should be fair, comprehensive and in forests and, most dramatically, Bradford pears from roadsides, fields exotics begin jumping round, we recognize the unique roles and responsibilities Pam Seamans with the N.C. filling abandoned fields. should stop planting them. Alliance for Health says the bill of Orange County’s local governments and an Many folks express awe at and forests under cover of darkness. Since we obviously can’t rely institution that belongs to all of the people of saves the state money in health the beauty of these foul-smell- Local flora and fauna rejoiced! on a chain-sawing band of Robin care costs, but, more importantly, North Carolina. ing, white-flowering trees. I view Hooders looking out for our na- It is an honor, a privilege and, during this saves lives. them with horror, particularly ture, we should hope to have the That’s also why health ad time of year, a downright thrill for our com- - when I see fields filled with them. This and forests under cover of darkness. Lo- wisdom, ourselves, to protect the natural vocates strongly support Gov. munity to host the flagship of the University exotic is displacing the great diversity of cal flora and fauna rejoiced! diversity of our home region. With so of North Carolina. We entrust our leaders to Beverly Perdue’s call for a dollar natives like red cedars, red buds, dog- In a couple of weeks, my own sum- many species and horticultural varieties increase in the state cigarette tax. make sure that through good faith and com- woods, sourwoods, tulip poplars and mer-long nightmare will begin with the of local native plants, we have more than mon sense it is not a burden as well. While it may not be progressive other desirable natives that would nor- annual advance of the wisteria wilder- enough fine plants to use for public and tax policy, there is a mountain mally grow there. A field filled with a ness that is slowly destroying the six-acre private landscapes without continuing to of evidence that the increase will diversity of natives that flower and fruit forest adjoining my property. Battling plant destructive invasives. decrease smoking, particularly over an entire growing season is pref- the next-door wisteria all growing sea- among teenagers, the group most Ken Moore writes the Flora column for erable to a single exotic species with a son is not a pleasant gardening activity. critical to the tobacco companies’ The Citizen. single flowering/fruiting period. Our Some exotics like wisteria and kudzu future profits. The vast majority of adult editorial Exotic invasive Bradford pears smokers started when they were dominate a local field, eliminating teens, a cycle the tobacco industry Robert Dickson, Publisher native plants that are necessary for needs to continue. Kirk Ross, Editor the health of our environment. Holliman’s smoking ban still Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor Photo by Ken Moore must clear the full House and then the Senate, and there are reports Liz Holm, Art Director that some lawmakers are balking Susan Dickson, Staff Writer at the size of Perdue’s increase in Margot Carmichael Lester, the tobacco tax. But they are balk- Rich Fowler, Contributing Writers ing at the amount, not the increase Ava Barlow, Photographer itself, another indicator of how Jasmina Nogo, Editorial Intern much things have changed. The General Assembly has a advertising chance this year to protect hun- dreds of thousands of people from Marty Cassady, Advertising Director the deadly effects of secondhand [email protected] smoke and to make it more likely operations that teenagers will stop smoking or never start in the first place. Anne Billings, Office Coordinator Those would be public health milestones to make this session Distribution one to remember indeed. Chuck Morton Chris Fitzsimon is executive Published Thursdays by Carrboro Citizen, LLC director of N.C. Policy Watch. The Carrboro Citizen thursday, March 26, 2009 7 COUNCIL comments on the council’s actions. (A recording of the Aydan Court BIKE PLAN er the plans while developing from page 1 hearing is available on The Citizen’s their own bicycle transporta- from page 1 tion projects. Foy disagreed that Zinn had been Housing and Commerce blog at carr- The entire plan is available led to believe the changes to the zone borocitizen.com/housing) The plan identifies 10 priority online at greenways.com/pages/ would happen. The council later voted to deny a per- corridor segments for improve- CarrboroBicycleDraftPlan.html “Don’t act like you were misled into mit for the project. Zinn has said she ments, including one or more In other town business, the something that a sophisticated developer would develop the property for single- sections of Smith Level Road, board also voted to approve Ar- like you who has developed in this com- family homes. Estes Drive, Homestead Road, bors at Winmore, a 22-unit proj- munity for 25 years knows better. And In other action Monday night, the South Greensboro Street, Old ect located on 0.95 acres within you’re misleading people if you say that,” council: Fayetteville Road, Old Hwy. Winmore Village off Homestead he said. “I object, today, to being force • increased the town’s motor vehicle 86, Shelton Street and North Road. Units would consist of 10 fed a zone that is not appropriate for this tax from $20 to $30. The additional Greensboro Street. townhomes and 12 multi-family community. When it is, we’ll decide, and $260,000 in revenue will be used to buy According to town trans- apartments in a single building. tonight we decided that it’s not.” new buses for ; and portation planner Adena Mes- According to the developer, The rest of the hearing on Aydan • adopted a dog-tethering ordinance senger, Carrboro has shared Crosland LLC, the develop- Court didn’t get much cozier, as sup- that makes it unlawful to tether dogs and the plan with Chapel Hill so ment is intended entirely as af- porters of the project and those opposed sets requirements for kennel sizes. The that officials there can consid- fordable housing. made their respective cases and offered ordinance takes effect in 15 months.

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She was a tireless, willing help to of Virginia Beach, VA; Samuel ter Jane D. Kron; and her Uncle ObituarY others and took great enjoyment (Sam) Chaffee of Arcata, CA; Harry and Aunt Dada (Clemen- in doing so. She took pleasure in Holden (Hal) Chaffee and his tine) Chatterton and their son, Dorothy C. Chaffee raising her children and greatly wife Katrina of Live Oak, FL; William (Bill) Chatterton. loved family gatherings that filled Joanna Chaffee of Baltimore, The Chaffee family deeply Mrs. Dorothy Clementine her home with extended family, MD and Phillip Chaffee and appreciates the dedicated care Densmore Chaffee, 95, of Cha- friends, and good food amidst Sarah Chaffee of Elkton, MD; provided by the staff of Carolina pel Hill, died Saturday, March sounds of laughter. Nothing gave Anne Chaffee and her hus- Meadows and Wisdom Health 21, 2009 at Carolina Meadows. her greater joy than seeing her band Phillip Andrew (Andy) Care. She was born September 24, 1913 grandchildren and great-grand- Crawford of Raleigh, NC; A memorial service will be in Portland, Oregon to Edgar A. children – the twinkle of her blue John Alexander (Alex) Chaffee held on Sunday, March 29, 2009 and Edith Wickham Densmore. eyes at seeing them never faded. of Charlotte, NC, and Jane at 5:30 pm in the Auditorium From her father she inherited a Clem is survived by her four Chaffee of Charlotte, NC; five of Carolina Meadows. The fam- fun-loving spirit and a love of children, Dorothy C. (Dodie) great-grandchildren, Earl Rob- ily will receive friends beginning chocolate, from her mother she and her husband Jack E. Saxer, ert Saxer (Zuntue) Pommerich, one hour prior to the service in gained a love of music, and from Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA; Jan M. and Raymond Edgar Saxer (Ray) the Board Room across the hall. both her steadfast faith. She her husband David A. (Dave) Pommerich, Max Dominick Interment will be in Arling- moved to Boise, Idaho in 1931 voted member of University people of all walks of life and Erbe of Virginia Beach, VA; Wil- (Dominick) Mendez-Saxer, ton Cemetery with her beloved where she lived with her Aunt Presbyterian Church in Chapel welcomed people from around liam S. (Bill) Chaffee and his Bella Marie Llivichuzhca- husband at 2 p.m. on June 15, Dada, Uncle Harry, and their Hill since 1966. She had “the the world into her home, many wife Holly of Elkton, MD; and Chaffee, and Kate Densmore 2009. son Bill and worked as a book- imperishable beauty of a gentle of whom were her husband’s John D. Chaffee and his wife Crawford; her sister, Virginia Memorial contributions may keeper. There she met Elmer, the and quiet spirit, which in God’s graduate students. She loved to Joan (Jody) of Greenville, NC; D. (Gigi) Starbuck of Dallas, be made to Barium Springs man with the wonderful smile sight is very precious” (1 Peter travel, following her husband of 12 grandchildren, Karen Saxer Oregon; and many cousins, Home for Children, PO Box 1, whom she adored and married 3:4); she always spoke kindly 65 years to several duty stations and her husband John Pomm- nieces, and nephews. Barium Springs, NC 28010. May 8, 1937. and shared a smile. Her fam- as an Army wife, taking cross- erich of Chapel Hill; Sarah Saxer Clemmie was preceded in To know her was to love her. Although she was raised as ily trusts that this spirit will be country vacations to visit family, and her husband Max Mendez of death by her husband, Col. Arrangements by Walker’s a Christian Scientist, she joined a legacy passed down to many and later enjoying world travel Baltimore, MD, and Greg Saxer (Ret.) Elmer F. Chaffee, PhD; Funeral Home. the Presbyterian Church when future generations. She enjoyed with her husband and family. of Arlington, VA; David Erbe her “Mother and Daddy”; her sis- she married and has been a de- 8 THURSDAY, March 26, 2009 Schools The Carrboro Citizen QUILT selves between several tables as- signed to sections of the story. Chapel Hill - Carrboro from page 1 Their task was to illustrate that particular part of the story; the School Lunch Menus The quilt depicts an ocean illustrations will now be com- march 27-April 2 scene and has an intricate dis- piled in book form. play of various sea creatures that Deborah Lederer, the school Elementary middle + high are characters in the story the art teacher, said the book will Friday — Spaghetti & Meat Friday —Turkey & Cheese students composed. “Searchin’ be published and available for Sauce w/Garlic Bread; Hot Dog Wrap; Sloppy Joe on a Bun; Sweet Urchin,” is about Spike, a golden purchase on the Internet for stu- w/Chili; Coleslaw; Garden Salad; Yellow Corn; Green Beans; Chilled sea urchin who hitchhikes across dents and their families. Pineapple Tidbits; Milk Choice Applesauce the oceans looking for someone “The students had a writing Monday —Cheeseburger on Monday —Chicken Nuggets to give him a hug. The story itself coach who helped them write a Bun; Fishwich; Seasoned Potato w/BBQ Sauce & Wheat Roll; Beef is sewn onto the quilt, in both the story and an artist helped Wedges; Lettuce & Tomato Salad; Tacos w/Salsa, Cheese, Lettuce & English and Spanish. It will also create the quilt, but the students Chilled Peaches Tomato; Spanish Rice; Sweet Yel- be translated into Karen, Chi- did all of the artwork alone,” Tuesday — Cheese Ravioli low Corn; Fresh Apple nese and French. Lederer said. w/Garlic; Bread; Chicken Tacos Tuesday — Pork Egg Roll “I like Spike because he goes She said the project has taken w/Salsa, Cheese, Lettuce & To- w/Wheat Roll; Mozzarella Cheese around trying to get hugs,” said the entire school year. The fifth- Photo by Jasmina Nogo mato; Fun on the Run; Seasoned Sticks w/Marinara Dipping Sauce; Amber Cotton, a fifth-grader graders began writing the story A student points out a character from the children’s story “Searchin’ Pinto Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fresh Brown Rice Pilaf; Asian Style Veg- who worked on the story and in the early fall and the quilt was Urchin,” as Susie Wilde, the project’s writing coach, reads the story to Orange Wedges etables; Chilled Apricots on the quilt. started soon after. Every student a group of kindergartners at Carrboro Elementary School’s Family Book Wednesday — Chicken Wednesday — Steak and The evening opened with a at the school helped with the Arts Night. Patty Sandwich; Beef & Maca- Cheese Sandwich; Chicken Salad reading of “Searchin’ Urchin” by project in some way. roni w/Wheat Roll; Green Beans; w/Crackers; Lettuce & Tomato Susie Wilde, a writer and teach- The diversity of students at Gignoux said that Rachel started,” Gignoux said. Steamed Carrots; Chilled Fruit Salad; Carrot & Celery Sticks w/ ing artist who helped the stu- Carrboro Elementary School in- Beck, a Carrboro parent, invit- Gignoux and Wilde have Cocktail Ranch Dressing; Steamed Broccoli; dents write the story. The quilt spired the story. ed the two artists-in-residence been working on such story Thursday — Manager’s Fresh Banana hung behind her while she read, “We came up with the theme to participate in the project. She quilts for more than 10 years. Choice; “Fun on the Run”; Thursday — Manager’s and students pointed out various out of the school itself,” said Peg applied for an N.C. Arts Coun- They have extensive experience Steamed Vegetable; Canned Fruit; Choice; Steamed Vegetables; characters on it as they appeared Gignoux, a textile artist who cil grant, which then served as with school-based residencies Fresh Fruit Variety Canned Fruit; Fresh Fruit Variety in the story. helped the students create the seed money. and are designated teaching art- After the reading, students quilt. “The currents of culture rep- “The art teacher jumped ists in the NCAC Touring Artist and their families divided them- resent the diversity of the school.” on the idea, and so the project Directory. School Briefs CHCCS students Individual winners from Sara Aratake was named The Blue Ribbon Mentor- receive awards at Smith Middle School included: first chair clarinet in the 2009- Advocate is a mentoring pro- German Day Andrew Antony and Eli Brover- 10 All-State Honors Band and gram of the Chapel Hill-Car- Students from Chapel Hill- man-Wray, first place Scavenger Patrick Dear was awarded the rboro City Schools that relies Carrboro schools competed Hunt 2; Julia Schneider and guitar seat in the All-State Jazz on the relationship between with students from more than Ronald Woleszczuk, Scaven- Band. mentor-advocates and students 30 schools in individual and ger Hunt 3; Andrew Antony, The All-State Band Concert as the foundation for improving team events at German Day on Sam Arneson, Tim Bogan, Eli will be April 26 at UNC- the lives and education of black March 5. Broverman-Wray, Nathaniel Greensboro’s Aycock Audito- and Latino students. The annual event is hosted Montano, Benjamin Sawin rium, while the All-State Jazz The race will begin at 10 by the N.C. Chapter of the and Nolan Winters, second Band Concert will be held a.m. outside the Ram’s Head American Association of Teach- place Skits Level 1; Tim Bogan April 4 at Asheboro High Recreation Center on UNC’s ers of German as well as the and Nolan Winters, second School. south campus. The race fee is UNC Department of Germanic place Scavenger Hunt 2; and Students selected $10 in advance and $15 the Languages and Literatures. Benjamin Sawin, second place day of the race and includes a Scavenger Hunt 3. to regional all-state t-shirt. To register for the race, Chapel Hill High won first orchestra place overall, while many stu- Individual winners from visit the Student Recreation McDougle Middle School Several Chapel Hill-Car- Center’s administrative offices dents won individual awards. rboro middle school orchestra Individual winners from included: Chris Greaney and on the UNC campus or register Cameron Grant, third place students have been selected to online at active.com/event_de- Chapel Hill High included: participate in the Eastern Re- Emily Bulik-Sullivan, first place Skits Level 1. tail.cfm?event_id=1707575 gional Junior All-State Orches- CHS spaghetti dinner Verb Bee Alec Nelson, first CHHS student wins tra on May 2 in Swansboro. place Poetry Level 3; Hannah German summer study The second annual Carrboro Phillips Middle School High School Spaghetti Dinner Clark, Natalie Hoge, Colby Chapel Hill High School students selected to the orches- Photo by aVA BARLOW Isabel, Marit Nelson, Darien will be held on Saturday. Cierra Kelley of Carrboro High School puts the shot at a track meet last student Kyla McConnell has tra are: Kelly Jiang, Violin I; The event is sponsored Rieth, Helen Rolf, Ari Tanz been awarded an all-expenses- Sophie To, Violin I; Ashley Thursday at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh. Kelley took fourth and Faith Westdorp, first place by the Carrboro High Ath- place in the event with a throw of 27 feet, 2.5 inches. paid summer study trip to Mizuno, Violin, II; Eric Chiou, letic Booster Club. Tickets are Skit Level 2; Hannah Clark Germany. viola; Evan Philpott, viola; Di- and Marit Nelson, first place available from Carrboro High McConnell was one of ana Philpott, viola; and Jacob athletes or through the Car- Karaoke; Devin McKenna, approximately 26,000 stu- Reed, cello. Lena Wilson will Sports Briefs Tom Neas and Graeme Rob- rboro High Athletic Office, dents who competed for the be the alternate bass. 918-2200, ext. 2502. CHS LAX now 5-1 Horseshoe winners erts, first place Quiz Bowl Level study trip by participating in Culbreth Middle School 1; Sarah Weaver, second place a nationwide German test- students Jonathan Dolan, ArtsCenter teacher The Carrboro High School The Carrboro Recreation & Spelling Bee; Hannah Clark, ing program administered by Violin I, and Loreanne Oh, workshops men’s varsity lacrosse team im- Parks Department and the North Alec Nelson and Marit Nelson, the American Association of Violin II, were also selected to The ArtsCenter will host a proved to 5-1 with a victory at Carolina Horseshoe Pitchers As- second place Song Level 2; Teachers of German. Forty-four participate. free teacher workshop on April Panther Creek on Monday night. sociation held their Spring Open Nolwenn Ranault, second place students were selected to receive Smith Middle School stu- 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Down 5-0 after the first Horseshoe Tournament on Sun- Poetry Level 1; Daniel Foil, these prestigious prizes. dents selected to the orchestra The workshop, “Integrating period, the Jaguars scored day at Hank Anderson Commu- Helen Rolf and Faith West- McConnell and the other are: Paul Lee, Violin I; Oskar the Arts into Math,” will focus four goals in each of the nity Park. Winners (in dorp, third place Quiz Bowl winners will travel to Germany Marszalek, Violin I; Daniel on games, chants, music and remaining three peri- order) were: Level 2; and Kyla McConnell, this summer to participate in Lee, Violin II; and Leon Cope- rhythm as avenues for exploring ods to win 12-9. Scor- Championship Class third place Extemporaneous the study trip, including excur- land, Violin II. mathematical concepts. ing was led by John — Rivers Prewette, Carl Speaking Level 1. Pamplin, MacKenzie Massey, David Godwin; sions of cultural and historic Race to benefit BRMA To register, email your Individual winners from interest. name, school, grade level, Price, Rich Leeper and A Class — Pat Torres, Carrboro High included: Ilana The Sports Clubs program phone number and email Ty Fenton, each of whom James Lloyd, Rebecca Eatman; Schmidt, first place Extempora- CHHS band students at UNC will host the fourth scored multiple goals. The defense, B Class — James Findley, Jerry receive high honors address to artsineducation@ neous Speaking Heritage Speak- annual Race for a Reason 5K artscenterlive.org at least one led by Simon Stiffler, Ben Berol- Lee Slaydon, Clarence Lassiter; ers; Sam LeBlanc, Mary Mor- Two Chapel Hill High benefiting the Blue Ribbon week prior to the start of the zheimer and Jack Snyder, held C Class — Teddy Manring, rison and Hailey Johnson, third School Band students have Mentor-Advocate on May 2 at workshop. For more informa- Panther Creek to three goals in the Bobby Lyndon, Wilbur Rankin; place Quiz Bowl Level 1; and been selected to the All-State 10 a.m. tion, contact Tracy Thomas at second half. Goalie Nick Swartz- D Class — James Lipofski, Jeff Ilana Schmidt and Sam LeBlanc, Bands. 929-2787, ext. 400. welder had 15 saves. Smith, Loraine Beck. third place Scavenger Hunt 3.

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B.W. Wells in 1955, when he began retirement from botany to farm, blaze walking trails and paint landscapes for the next 23 years. Photo courtesy B.W. Wells Association archives Photo by dave otto The elusive early spring-flowering pennywort will be seen on FLORA wildflower walks this Saturday at B.W. Wells Heritage Day. from page 1 state were, indeed, spec- including his own Rock B.W. went on to tacular natural gardens. Cliff Farm. Fortunately, receive his Ph.D. at the Some of his notable with support from The University of and observations include salt B.W. Wells Association, in 1919 accepted an ap- spray effects on coastal Rock Cliff Farm is now pointment at N.C. State vegetation, meteorite a part of the Falls Lake College (now University) origin of the hundreds State Recreational Area. where he remained as of elliptical shaped Caro- Make note: Rock head of the botany de- lina bay lakes and bogs Cliff Farm, including his partment until 1949 and in the coastal plain and self-built artist studio professor until 1954. Native American burn- and miles of trails, will Immediately, he was in- ing practices as origins of be open to the public spired and challenged by high-mountain balds. He for B.W. Wells Heritage the beauty and diversity encouraged nurserymen Day this Saturday, March of North Carolina plants to propagate the great 28. Visit www.bwwells. and plant communi- variety of native plants org for directions and ties. He was an engaging for home garden and descriptions of activities, teacher and a competent urban landscape use. including wildflower, geol- researcher, making great He was way ahead of ogy and heritage farm Roxanne’s Self-Portrait, 2006 contributions to the new his time! tours and special activi- discipline of plant ecol- In retirement, he re- ties for children. n an elementary photo class several years back, I assigned my students to ogy. He was an excellent mained physically active, As I was counseled make a self-portrait. To turn the camera on themselves, they could use communicator and writer. farming an old home- back in 1966, if you the hand-held method, the camera’s self-timer or shoot into a mirror. And Natural Gardens is a very stead above a dramatic want to appreciate the I challenged my point-and-shooters to be just as imaginative and creative readable description of bend of the Neuse River plants of North Carolina, as possible. Who are you really? Show us your inner self. Of the 45 self- the natural vegetation near Wake Forest. When you need to become Iportraits turned in on the due date, this striking image made by Roxanne of North Carolina, east not engaged in farm work acquainted with B.W. to west, from the ocean or laying out walking Wells’ Natural Gardens. A Shabani was our favorite. When I asked her about the creative process behind spray dunes to the high- trails through his natu- recently updated edition the photo, Roxanne, a graphic design major from Raleigh, replied, “I decided mountain evergreen for- ral gardens, he painted by UNC Press is available to use my face as my canvas.” Now a senior, Roxanne says she’s thinking about ests. For him, the diversi- with water colors, oils at local book stores. And teaching kindergarten. Lucky kids. Just imagine what could happen when ty of seasonal wildflower and pastels – over 100 remember: “The more Roxanne breaks out the finger paints. displays in distinct plant beautiful portraits of the you see, the more you communities across the state’s natural gardens, have to see.” A thousand words Flora has a new online home. If you’ve been wondering where to find pastFlora articles, please note by Jock Lauterer that Ken’s columns are now available at carrborocitizen.com/flora. In our new blog, The Annotated Do you have an important old photo that you value? Send your 300 dpi Flora, you’ll find a complete archive of columns and be able to search for specific plants and local natural scan to [email protected] and include the story behind the picture. sites and keep up on activities and events of interest. So take a closer look at carrborocitizen.com/flora Because every picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words.

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