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carrborocitizen.com october 8, 2009 u locally owned and operated u Volume IiI No. xXx Free Voting begins in town, school races by Kirk Ross ange County Board of Elections, As The Citizen went to features a town-first four Staff Writer said Wednesday the elections staff press Wednesday eve- candidates actively is busy getting both people and ma- ning, candidates for campaigning, could Voters in Orange and Chatham chines ready for the work ahead. mayor and town prove to be the counties can start making their way “We’re looking good,” she said. council were pre- most expensive to the polls next week, with early “We’re testing the voting machines paring for another race in town his- voting in municipal and school today and making sure everything in a series of elec- tory, eclipsing the board races set to begin next Thurs- is up and running.” tion forums. To- 2001 race between day, Oct. 15 at the board of elec- Reams said training for poll night (Thursday), council mem- tions office in Hillsborough. workers at the one-stop sites finish- Carrboro candidates ber Lee Pavao and Early voting in southern Orange es up next Tuesday and that there gather at Town Hall eventual victor Kevin — at Carrboro Town Hall and should be enough workers to staff at for a 6:30 p.m. forum (see Foy, in which more than Morehead Planetarium — begins least three check-in stations at each a list of forum times and loca- $51,000 was spent. The cost of on Monday, Oct. 19. Those who site at all times. tions on page 3). the Foy-Pavao race was one of the wish to vote on Election Day (Tues- With the opening of voting clos- The opening of the official tally driving forces in the town’s efforts day, Nov. 3) must register by this ing in, candidates have been making begins as the latest round of cam- to create a public-financing system. Friday (Oct. 9). the rounds in neighborhoods and at paign-finance reports shows that the Tracy Reams, director of the Or- forums to try to draw support. Chapel Hill’s mayor’s race, which SEE VOTING PAGE 7 Election ’09: Carrboro Photo by Ken Moore Goldenrod flower stems produce fluffy seed heads that provide food for birds and winter interest in Aldermen gardens and fields. By Beth Mechum Staff Writer

By Ken Moore CARRBORO – Two incumbents and flora three challengers are vying for three seats on the Carrboro Board of Alder- Putting the garden men. The third seat became open when John Herrera resigned after moving to to bed with nature Holly Springs. The “fall is for planting” coun- The challengers are Sharon Cook, a planning board member terpart to the spring gardening and the lone representative from frenzy is in full swing. While I northern Carrboro; Tim Peck, a marvel at the energy of garden- local business owner; and Sammy ers planting, pruning, cleaning Slade, a community activist. and “putting gardens to bed They are running against one- for the winter,” I just can’t bring term incumbent Randee Haven- myself to direct energy on any O’Donnell and five-term incum- bent Jacquie Gist. of these activities. I’m way too PHOTO BY rich fowler Early voting will begin Oct. 15, absorbed trying to keep pace Rev. William Barber, president of the NAACP of North Carolina, speaks Tuesday at a news conference and rally at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill. and the candidates have been out with nature’s gardens peaking for weeks canvassing the town. everywhere just now. This was the yearJacquie Gist, 54, For me, the notion of “putting State NAACP calls for action in Brown case thought about not running for Carrboro the garden to bed for the win- By Rich Fowler had the wrong person, the allega- cer called in and had Brown’s name Board of Aldermen. ter” has a sinister tone of finality Staff Writer tions are that this person was still checked in several criminal databases. “It’s been 20 years, and there about it. Though many plants taunted. This is wrong, it must be The police officers contend that Brown might be some other things I’d like Chapel Hill – Surrounded by lo- repaired, and it is a stain on this city was stopped immediately prior to the to do,” she said. take a so-called rest, the garden But there are some outstanding doesn’t stop in the winter. cal supporters, Rev. William Barber, until it is corrected,” Barber said. call. By Brown’s account, the call was president of the NAACP of North According to Brown’s account of placed a half hour or so after they initiatives she’s approved in her time Observing nature, you’ll note Carolina, spoke out Tuesday against events, at approximately 11:35 on knew they had the wrong man. (The as alderman that she’d like to see that some plants send up their the Chapel Hill Police Department’s the night of June 1, he was stopped police initially believed Brown to be a through to fruition. leaves in the fall to take advan- findings in the Charles Brown case by Chapel Hill police while he man named Fearrington wanted for “As construction happens, it is real tage of the winter sunlight. For during a news conference at the walked on West Rosemary Street outstanding warrants.) important that it is phased and staged many plants, the winter months Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel near Breadmen’s. He subsequently After an internal investigation, in such a way that it has minimal im- are the true growing season. Hill. was handcuffed, searched and held the police department exonerated pact over the years,” she said. “Because “To even hear in this time in for more than 40 minutes in a case the officers involved of any wrong- it will take years.” Take special care of perennials She also wants to keep up her work with evergreen foliage or newly which we live that somebody was of mistaken identity. doing. stopped, searched and seized, and According to a tape recording, with the Orange County 10-Year Plan emerging green basal rosettes, even after the cops found out they at 12:14 a Chapel Hill police offi- SEE NAACP PAGE 3 to End Chronic Homelessness, though like the hummingbird’s favorite she hates the name of the program. cardinal flower. If you put those And she’s developed a special inter- plants to bed with a blanket of est in keeping the town money in lo- mulch, you’ll lose them. Winmore decision delayed again cal banks, and she’d like more time to push those efforts through. If you plan to cut down all By Beth Mechum been moved to Tuesday night, after there was a point person before “I want to see the money that the aldermen came up with more approving the request, in case those dried stems and fluffy Staff Writer comes from Carrboro used to support questions than answers at the Sept. problems arose with the livestock. seed heads, take another hint local home owners and local business carrboro — At the Carrboro 24 meeting. Traffic concerns in Jacquie Gist, who lamented that from nature’s wild gardens: tall instead of being shipped up north or Board of Alderman meeting Tues- the Winmore neighborhood kept her husband is already researching down south, so to speak,” she said. branching stems and variously day night at Town Hall, the board the board from approving a minor getting chickens online, assured Gist has her “Re-Elect Jacquie” shaped capsules and fluffy seed honored a request from the God- modification to the Goddard School Haven-O’Donnell that would not signs ready to go and she also plans to heads remain standing to pro- dard School to postpone its next conditional-use permit. be a problem. canvass neighborhoods and invite citi- vide food and shelter for birds public hearing until Nov. 17. Rep- In other business, the board ap- “The Cedars have been work- zens to coffee meet-ups. resentatives from the school want proved a request that would allow ing long and hard on this; they and other critters. In addition, Continuing her already-established more time to meet with the Car- residents of the Cedars neighbor- are very well organized and ready the standing stems provide work as a Carrboro alderperson is Ran- winter beauty with the play of rboro Planning Board before they hood to keep chickens on common to go, and they have several point again bring their plans before the dee Haven-O’Donnell’s main moti- sunlight and the capturing of land within the neighborhood. people,” she said. aldermen and public. Alderman Randee Haven- vation for running for re-election. dew and raindrops and, on rare The public hearing initially had O’Donnell wanted to make sure SEE WINMORE PAGE 3 Haven-O’Donnell, 58, said her occasions, snow and ice. Con- work for the Economic Sustainability sider leaving a few of those seed Commission, the Environmental Ad- heads and stems for the birds visory Board, the Greenways Com- and added points of interest in mission, the Local Living Economy Festifall draws a crowd Task Force and other programs have your own garden. her invested deeply in Carrboro, and she’d like to continue helping the SEE FLORA PAGE 10 Sparky, of the Chapel Hill Fire people of Carrboro to invigorate its Department, tries local economy. out a hula hoop at “The underlying core values that inside Festifall on Sunday. are at the heart of my running for Town officials say alderperson are community; social Surf movie benefit to be held good weather and justice; environmental advocacy; and plenty of art and to have mindful, inclusive, represen- at Johnny’s music drew a crowd tative government,” she said. between 12,000 and Haven-O’Donnell said keeping See page 2 15,000. Carrboro affordable also is an impor- Index tant point in her campaign, and she’s Photo by Kirk seeking input from residents when- Music ...... 2 Ross ever she can, which is why most of News ...... 3 her campaign activities include going Community ...... 4 door-to-door and meeting with folks Opinion ...... 6 in small gatherings and in forums. Obits ...... 7 Schools ...... 8 SEE ALDERMAN PAGE 3 Classifieds ...... 9 Almanac ...... 10 2 thursday, october 8, 2009 The Carrboro Citizen

music calendar Cats Cradle: Bassnectar, Heavy- weight Dub Champion. 9:30pm. spotlight $18/$20 The Cave: EARLY: Will McFar- lane, Chris Wimberley, Harmonica Bob and Near Blind James. LATE: Firehouse Rhythm Kings. $5 The City Tap: Great Big Gone. 7pm General Store Cafe: Tony Gailani Band. 7pm Local 506: David Bazan, Say Hi. 9pm. $12/$14 Nightlight: Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets, Brad Hoshaw and The Seven Dead, Kennebed. 9:30pm. $5 friday oct 16 i was totally destroying it Blue Bayou: Andy Coats Band. Cat’s Cradle 9:30pm. $6/$8 Saturday October 10 Caffe Driade: Daniel Sean. 8pm Carolina Inn: Down River. Thursday oct 8 Nightlight: Jews and Catolics monday oct 12 Cats Cradle: Om, Six Organs Of Admittance, Lichens. 9pm. $12/$14 ArtsCenter: Cowboy Junkies. saturday oct 10 The Cave: LATE: Tony Williamson. 8pm. $32 Band. $5 The Cave: EARLY: Jake Melnyk, Blue Bayou: The Lids. 9:30pm. Patrick Turner. LATE: 100 Yorktown, Blue Bayou: Jaafar. 9pm $6/$8 Local 506: Anti-Pop Consortium. 9:30pm. $8 The Mercators Cats Cradle: Andrew Bird, St. Caffe Driade: Plan B. 8pm Vincent. 8:30pm. $25 The City Tap: When Cousins Cats Cradle: I Was Totally De- tuesday oct 13 Marry. 7pm The Cave: LATE: Ilad , Only Living stroying It, Lonnie Walker, Des Ark, Cats Cradle: Ramblin’ Roadshow General Store Cafe: Mary Jo Boy Rat Jackson, Lake Inferior. 8:30pm. and Memphis Revue, Amy LaVere, Rockers, Jocelyn Arem. 8:30pm The City Tap: Daniel Sean, Steve $7/$10 Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Mal- colm. 9pm. $12/$15 Harry’s Market: Mark Cool. 7pm Harvey. 7pm The Cave: EARLY: Mary Johnson Local 506: Tomorrows Bad Seeds. Rocer, Matt Urmy. $5. LATE: The La Residence: Big Fat Gap Band. Local 506: Atlas Sound, Broadcast, Phoebe’s Carousel. 9:30pm. $8/$10 Red Hot Poker Dots 6:30-9pm The Selmanaires. 9pm. $12/$14 Reservoir: The Alcazar Hotel, The City Tap: Mikki Meets the Local 506: Drink Up Buttercup, Nightlight: Megafaun, Black Twig Decoration Ghost, Instant Jones. Hibacihi. 8pm The Uglysuit, Givers. 9:30pm. $10 Pickers, Charlie Parr 10pm Harry’s Market: Lynn and Ecki. Nightlight: Spider Bags, Pinche saturday oct 17 Southern Rail: John Howie. 9pm 5pm Gringo, Harlem. 9:30pm. $5 ArtsCenter: Feeding The Fire and friday oct 9 Local 506: Birds and Arrows, The w ednesday oct 14 Lasting Happiness. 8:30pm. $8 Never, Mt. Moriah. 9:30pm. $7 ArtsCenter: Cowboy Junkies. Blue Bayou: Lisa Kyle and Friends. Blue Bayou: The BackBeat. 8pm. $32 Nightlight: Tone Ghosting, Pro- 8pm. Free 9:30pm. $8/$10 mute, Ben Miller. 10pm. $5 Blue Bayou: Hell Camino. 9:30pm. Caffe Driade: Emily White and Cats Cradle: Polvo, My Dad Is $8/1$0 Open Eye Cafe: Walker Elliot. Tyler Lyle. 8pm Dead, Savage Knights. 9:30pm. $10 Caffe Driade: Saludoes Compay. Sunday oct 11 Cats Cradle: Chuck Ragan, Jim The Cave: EARLY: Firelight Saga. Ward, Tim Barry, Dave Hause, Jenny LATE: The Dirty Little Heaters Cats Cradle: Blitzen Trapper, Wye The Cave: Andrew Vladeck, Bill Owen Youngs, 8:30pm. $13/$15 Oak. 9:30pm. $10/$12 Malchow. 9pm. $5 DPAC: The Australian Pink Floyd The Cave: EARLY: Drew Bowen. Show. 8pm The Cave: EARLY: Ashley Cham- Daniels Auditorium: Stringband LATE: Scarlet Virginia bliss, Jimmy Landry. LATE: Danny Music from the Carolina Piedmont. General Store Cafe: Megan Jean. Mason 3pm. Free Local 506: Drummer, Royal Bangs. 8:30pm 9:30pm. $10 The City Tap: The Buzzkillz. 7pm Fuse: Jazzbeau. 9:30pm Harry’s Market: Shacktown. 5pm Dear & Yonder Film Screening General Store Cafe: Jeff Craw- Local 506: Phosphorescent, Al- thursday oct 15 Local 506: Luego, The Toma- Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 7:30pm hawks, The Huguenots, 9pm. $5 ford and Friends. 8:30pm berta Cross. 9:30p. $8/$10 ArtsCenter: Red Molly. 8:30pm. Johnny’s of Carrboro Harry’s Market: Raymond Ward. Memorial Hall: Bela Fleck, Zakir $15 Nightlight: Glen Iris, Valleys. 10pm 7pm Hussain, Edgar Meyer. 7:30pm. Carrboro High School: Car- Open Eye Cafe: Finger Puppets. Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 7:30pm Local 506: Titus Adronius, The So University Mall: Chris Reynolds rboro High School Orchestra and 8pm Pittsboro General Store Chorus present “From Renaissance So Glos, Wild Wild Geese. 9:30pm. Swing ‘N’ Jazz Trio. 2pm There will be a screening of the surf film Dear & Yonder $8/$10 Spirit to Spirituals.” $5/adults, $3/children at Johnny’s of Carrboro on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The screening will be preceded by dinner at 6 p.m. with local foods from Harland’s Creek Farm, Chicken Bridge Bak- ery and Chapel Hill Creamery. Cost of the dinner is $15 and all proceeds will go toward the outstanding produc- tion costs of the film. Reservations are required for the dinner and are limited to 100 people. Please register at harlands-creek-farm.com. The screening is free, but do- nations will be greatly appreciated. Johnny’s will be open fr 10/30 for drinks and snacks throughout the event. why? we 11/4 brothEr There will be another screening event on Oct. 14 in ali Pittsboro at the General Store Cafe that will begin at 7 p.m. with an introduction and discussion by Chatham th 11/5 County native and filmmaker Andria Lessler. 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Main StrEEt **asterisks denote advance tickets @ schoolkids records in raleigh, ovens auditorium (char) Advertising Deadline: OCT 21 cd alley in chapel hill, katie's pretzels in carrboro H order tix online at etix.com fr 10/9 rob bell we serve carolina brewery beer on tap! H we are a non-smoking club tix via ticketmaster Contact: Marty Cassady 942.2100 [email protected] The Carrboro Citizen News THURSDAY, October 8, 2009 3 NAACP development plans and wheth- the best interests of the public candidate News Briefs er they are members of the and the integrity of the police FORUMs from page 1 chamber of commerce or other department to at least have Clifton appointed Orange County Manager organizations that promote the the police department’s inves- • October 8 — Carrboro Frank W. Clifton Jr. was appointed Orange County Man- Barber read aloud a letter interests of small businesses. tigation and conclusion made The Chapel Hill-Carrboro ager, effective immediately. Clifton has been serving as interim to the town government from “We want them to imme- public, and that’s what we did,” Chamber of Commerce, EmPOW- manager since June 15, after replacing Laura Blackmon. Michelle Laws, president of the diately respond to the letter Foy said. ERment Inc. and The Daily Tar The vote by the Orange County Board of Commissioners to Chapel Hill-Carrboro branch today,” Barber said, “and to Foy added that the NAACP’s Heel will co-host an election forum appoint Frank Clifton was unanimous. of the NAACP, that asks the immediately give the president letter would be treated like a for Carrboro mayor and board of As county manager, Clifton will lead the day-to-day opera- town for the opportunity to here [of the Chapel Hill-Car- petition to the council. aldermen candidates beginning at tions of Orange County government, interacting with the board publicly present Brown’s side rboro branch of the NAACP] “We’re not a court,” he said. 6:30 p.m. at Carrboro Town Hall. of commissioners, county departments and the general public. of the events to the Chapel and those persons that she “We’re not hearing evidence. He will report directly to the board of commissioners. Hill Town Council. designates, along with our le- We need to know from citi- • October 13 — Schools Clifton has a long career in local government, including The NAACP also wants a gal counsel, an opportunity to zens, whoever the citizens are, The CHCCS PTA Council manager of Onslow County, city manager of Casselberry, Fla., status report on the proposed come before the council.” what it is that their expectation and League of Women Voters are manager of Cabarrus aCounty and city manager of Bristol, Civilian Police Review Board. Al McSurely, legal redress is, and how can the council sponsoring a Board of Education Tenn. The letter points out that, in chair of the Chapel Hill-Car- deal with that.” Candidate Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Clifton’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree the investigation, the police rboro and state NAACP, said Foy said the council needs in the Chapel Hill Town Council in management and finance from the University of South Flori- officers involved were inter- that, after two months, “we to determine “what is it that Chambers. da and a master’s in city management from East Tennessee State viewed but Brown was not, would want a resounding apol- the council can do, what is it The forum will be televised on University. He also has continued his education through the and calls the idea of police re- ogy to Mr. Brown, some move- that’s being requested, and go cable Channel 18. The public may City-County Government Administration Program at UNC’s viewing police a “fallacy.” ment, if not the passage, of a through this in a normal kind submit questions in person at the fo- School of Government. As part of their request for strong resolution for a civilian of way, and figure out what the rum or via the PTA Council website a status report on the review review board and a thorough endpoint is going to be.” (ptacouncil.com). Gift to J School will fund interactive newsroom board, they also are asking for independent investigation of “We intend to take this is- A major experimental student news project and audience “a five-year review of the offi- what really happened out there, sue very seriously,” Barber said. • October 15 — Carrboro research initiative will be funded by a $3.5 million gift from the cers’ stops and arrests includ- not by the police.” “We stand with this branch. There will be a forum for can- estate of alumnus Reese Felts to the UNC School of Journalism ing location, cause, and race Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin “… [T]his case has the po- didates for Carrboro mayor and and Mass Communication. and gender demographics.” Foy said the police report tential to be a national case, board of aldermen on Oct. 15 at The school will transform one of its classrooms into a Finally, the NAACP is ask- should not be taken as a judg- because it’s happening across the Lake Hogan Farms Clubhouse 24-hour newsroom, where students will work with faculty to ing for a report on the number ment by the town council of the nation. But it is so clear in at 101 Commons Way. A meet- produce and distribute news for a variety of audiences. of black business owners in what happened. Chapel Hill, and it is time for and-greet will be held from 7 to This was the largest single gift ever from an individual to the Chapel Hill, how they have “The determination that the us to get our house in order.” 7:30 p.m., then questions will be J school, and it also will fund a distinguished professorship in been included in the town’s council made is that it was in presented to the candidates from the school. 7:30 to 9. Deer crashes on the rise Motor-vehicle crashes involving deer rose to an all-time high winmore waive fees for, but I am con- The board received a re- Geoff Gisler were appointed to in North Carolina in 2008, even as the total number of vehicle cerned that we have guidelines port on the long-range plan the Environmental Advisory crashes and total vehicle miles driven dropped from the from page 1 for the use of the Century for Chapel Hill Transit and Board and Robin Michler was previous year. A new study from UNC found that crashes Center,” board member Lydia were asked to provide input. appointed to the vacant seat reported to police involving deer last year on roadways in The board also was asked to Lavelle said. “We’re getting to All board members expressed on the Transportation Advi- the state increased to 19,693, up from 19,277 in 2007. approve an in-kind use request a slippery slope, where we sub- their desire to make transit sory Board. While a crash involving a deer can happen at any time, for two meetings at the Century jectively decide when to waive in Carrboro a priority in the The Carrboro Police De- drivers should be particularly careful in the early-morning and Center from Transition Car- fees and when to not.” long-term future. partment is receiving $35,646 early-evening hours. Almost 80 percent of deer-related crashes rboro-Chapel Hill. Many of Mayor Mark Chilton sug- In other action: in grant revenues from the Ed- in 2008 occurred between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. the board members expressed gested the board postpone ward Byrne Memorial Justice Emily Scarborough was Fifty percent of all deer-related crashes occurred in October, concern that they’ve waived too deciding on whether to waive Assistance Grant to purchase appointed to the Appearance November and December. many fees for the Century Cen- the fee to allow him more two dogs. Also, the 319 feder- Commission/Neighborhood Provide input on University Square ter and that regulations previ- time to think about it. Town al grant application approved Preservation District Com- Cousins Properties Inc., which is partnering on the rede- ously put in place for using the Manager Steve Stewart also by the board in February to mission, Eric Allman was velopment of University Square with Chapel Hill Foundation Century Center have gotten lost suggested the aldermen come pursue watershed restoration appointed as the Recreation Real Estate Holdings, will discuss the redevelopment at two in all the requests. up with some guidance so the has been approved for fund- and Parks Commission’s rep- public meetings on Thursday, Oct. 15. “Transition Carrboro-Cha- town could revisit the original ing. The allocation award to- resentative on the Greenways Public input will guide the development of a concept plan to pel Hill is a worthy cause to guidelines. tals $200,000. be submitted next spring. Commission, Nina Butler and The first meeting, primarily for University Square tenants but open to the public, will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Suite 133-G of University Square, next to Ken’s Quickie Mart. The second Cook worries that those who is diverse and full of working- by promoting community. To meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the same location. alderman from page 1 have retired won’t be able to stay class people like himself. Slade, this means shopping at Three receive awards in Carrboro due to increased “I like the idea that Car- locally owned businesses, sup- living costs. rboro is a working town; it’s porting local businesses and Eric Montross of Chapel Hill, a member of the 1993 NCAA “I put a lot of time into get- Besides neighborhood pres- growing and evolving,” Peck creating an infrastructure that championship Tar Heels team and former professional player, ting to know people, getting to ervation, Cook also has a special said. “I would like to have a supports local entrepreneurs. and Emily Williamson of Hildebran, a 2003 graduate and now understand things from their interest in pedestrian safety, es- voice in the political aspect of Spending money on food vice president of student development at Western Piedmont perspective, and I think that pecially students being able to the town.” that is not produced locally Community College, received the UNC General Alumni has been hugely informative walk to school. That’s one of the Peck plans to campaign by hurts both the local economy Association’s 2009 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards at a in this process for me,” Haven- main reasons she’s been on the talking to people when he sees and the environment, Slade banquet held Friday, Oct. 2. O’Donnell said. “I have found planning board the last three them, going door-to-door and said. He wants to minimize the The association also made the award posthumously, for that to be the most important and a half years, but she wants sending out some mailings. amount of miles food travels. the first time, to Eve Carson, the student body president from thing that I’ve spent my time do- to have even more input by be- When John Herrera resigned If elected, Slade wants to use Athens, Ga. who died in March 2008, two months before she ing, and I think it’s the most re- coming an alderman. from the board of aldermen in his influence on the board to was to have graduated. warding, and I couldn’t be hap- Cook plans to campaign by August, he heartily endorsed affect climate change through pier to be able to continue to do getting out and talking to the candidate Sammy Slade to local building ordinances in it, because it matters the most.” people in all the neighborhoods replace him. ways that would facilitate bik- how to reach us Sharon Cook, 55, believes in Carrboro because she wants Often seen walking around ing and walkability, as well as The Carrboro Citizen 942-2100 it’s important to have a bigger the town to have a truly repre- Carrboro, Slade, 36, believes deal with issues of food, energy P.O. Box 248 942-2195 (FAX) voice from the northern part of sentative government. enacting change locally would and transportation. Carrboro, NC 27510 Carrboro, and that’s one of the Tim Peck, 54, said it was go hand-in-hand with his ef- “I would also seek to en- EDITORIAL [email protected] primary reasons she’s running civic duty that inspired him forts at the state and federal courage as much community ADVERTISING [email protected] 942-2100 ext. 2 for alderman a second time, after to want to participate in town levels, especially on issues such participation as possible to set a failed attempt in 2007. government and the shaping of as climate change. the agenda on how to tackle Classified & Real Estate She said some of the issues Carrboro. “I’ve had past experience these issues,” he said. carrborocitizen.com/classifieds 919-942-2100, 8:30-3 M-F that north Carrboro faces are “I mostly want to keep Car- with interacting and deal- Slade, true to his environ- Classifieds deadline is midnight Tuesday. of importance to all Carrboro rboro Carrboro,” he said, noting ing with things on the federal ment-friendly style, plans to SuBSCRIPTIONS – for example, keeping the area that he’s not dissatisfied with scale, and it’s very frustrating,” campaign by walking around, The Carrboro Citizen is free to pick up at our many locations affordable for those who already the current leadership; he just Slade said. “I want to be part visiting people and going door- throughout Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Hillsborough. live here. wants his voice in there too. of the local-government move- to-door introducing himself. Subscriptions are also available via first class mail and are $78 per “Will our children be able to To Peck, that means know- ment.” There will be a forum for year. Send a check to The Citizen, Post Office Box 248, Carrboro, raise their families in Carrboro?” ing Carrboro will change but Slade said some of his desire Carrboro candidates for al- N.C. 27510. Visa/Mastercard are also accepted. Please contact she asks. “We’re becoming such making sure it keeps the same to run came out of serving on derman and mayor tonight Anne Billings at 919-942-2100 for credit card orders. an expensive place to live that values. Those values, he said, Carrboro’s Local Living Econ- (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 the future won’t be available to include staying green and en- omy Task Force. He wants to at Carrboro Town Hall. ONLINE carrborocitizen.com/main Updated every Thursday. them.” couraging a tolerant town that establish a local living economy

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Saturdays at volleyball game Cine Mambembe: A pair of filmmak- limited, and advance registration is encouraged. Tin Pan Alley — Join folklorist 10am at Niche Gardens, 1111 Dawson This fall, thousands of teams from around the e Road, Chapel Hill. Call for directions, Email Meg Kassabaum, [email protected] and Irish musician Mick Moloney for rs journey to the interior of Brazil, country will be participating in the DiG PiNK to register. a multi-media, musical presentation screening short films to audiences in 967-0078. nichega dens.com National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. The Car- about the connections between town squares, free and open to the Jazz at the Mall — University rboro High School DiG PiNK volleyball match public. CHICLE is at 101 E Weaver Home Trust picnic Jewish and Irish musicians and Mall presents free jazz concerts vs. Granville Central High is the central event of lyricists in Tin Pan Alley. Reception St. Suite G-1, 3rd floor over Weaver every Sunday, 2-4pm the week-long breast cancer awareness promotion, The Community Home Trust is having its Street Market, Carrboro. 933-0398, at 5pm and program at 6pm in the Job Search Meeting — A net- annual picnic meeting on Oct. 17 at Wilson Park www.chi-cle.com. Oct. 12-16 at Carrboro High. All Jaguar athletic Wilson Special Collections Library, from noon to 2 p.m. This is a family-friendly working and support group for job teams and the Varsity “C” Club will participate by Pleasants Family Assembly Room. Wednesday, Oct 14 hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, promoting awareness and taking donations at the event. RSVP to Tamara Watson at twatson@ Free and open to the public. communityhometrust.org. The Truth About Energy Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Wil- gate for the Side-Out Foundation, a national orga- The Adding Machine — Carr- — Two local journalists will share sto- low Drive. 942-4964 nization that has raised hundreds of thousands of The Community Home Trust – previously boro High School’s theater depart- ries about energy in America. Learn Open-Mic Poetry — Tuesdays dollars for breast cancer research through volleyball known as Orange Community Housing Land about the front lines of coal activism, Trust – is a private, nonprofit developer and stew- ment will produce its fall show, The except first Tuesday, 7-9pm, Look- tournaments, clinics and rallies. Adding Machine by Elmer Rice. The the nation’s crumbling electrical grid, ard of affordable housing in Orange County. ing Glass Cafe & Boutique, 601 W. Admission to the match will be $2 for those production will show at 7:30pm the hidden energy in food and more. Main St. 636-5809 wearing pink, and breast cancer survivors will be Oct. 8, 9, and 10 in Hanes Theater Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Walking Tour— The Preservation admitted free by contacting the athletic office at Handmade parade at Chapel Hill High. Tickets are $5 Drive, Chapel Hill, 7-9pm. For more Society of Chapel Hill offers “Walk 918-2200, ext. 25023. Donations will be accepted The annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade info: nc.sierraclub.org/ocg/ students, $8 adults. Disclaimer: This Way,” walking tours of Franklin at the door or can be mailed to Carrboro High will be Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Strobe light used in show. Strong Ongoing Street every Sunday at 2 pm. $5. 942- language. Parental discretion School, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro, North “The Waters of the Eno and Her Creatures-Meta- Cancer Support — Support 7818 or chpreservation@mindspring. advised. Carolina 27510. morphosis.” The event is free and will be held in groups for cancer patients and their com for more information. Reserva- downtown Hillsborough on Churton Street. Saturday, Oct 10 families. cornucopiahouse.org tions recommended for groups of five The parade is a walking theatrical perfor- George Stoney to visit UNC Fundraiser at Nelson’s Eques- Cancer Survivor Program or more people. mance, with a Mardi Gras-style street parade and Documentary filmmaker George C. Stoney, trian Training Center — Fun for — Carolina Well, UNC Lineberger Breastfeeding Cafe — An creator of a film used around the world by UNES- giant puppets, stilt-walkers, Brazilian Samba and the Family Day at Nelsons Equestrian Comprehensive Cancer Center’s informal drop-in gathering of breast- CO, will visit UNC on Oct. 16. marching bands through downtown Hillsbor- Training Center featuring Texas Jack Cancer Survivorship Program, feeding moms is held every Monday Stoney, a Winston-Salem native and professor of ough There will be a grand finale when the parade Fulbright (texasjackfulbright.com) offers a program to aid cancer from 1-2pm at the Red Hen in Carr- film at New York University, will attend a screening ends at the Historic Burwell School. at 12:30pm, horse rides, sack races, survivors in the transition from boro. A La Leche represenative will of his films and take questions from the audience in For more information, contact Mark Donley silent auction, and more from 10am active care to post-treatment. The be there to provide information and a free public program. A 5 p.m. reception will pre- or visit hillsboroughartscouncil.org/handmade_ to 4pm. 2709 White Cross Road. sessions, open to 20 participants, answer questions, , 201 Weaver St. cede the 6 p.m. program at UNC’s Sonja Haynes parade.html Rain date: Sunday, Oct 11, noon- will be held on six Tuesdays begin- 6pm. Fundraiser for Sissy Nelson’s ning Oct. 13 from 5 to 7:30 pm. Kids Stone Center for Black Culture and History, just Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, eye surgeries; for more info email at Carolina Pointe II. Participation off South Road. Raffle and silent auction for Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006 Tom Rankin, director of the Center for Docu- hemophilia foundation [email protected]. is open to all cancer survivors, regardless of where they were Preschool Story Time — Sat- mentary Studies at Duke, will lead the question- The N.C. Hemophilia Foundation will hold a Workshop for Parents of Spe- and-answer session. The screening will include clips cial Needs Children — Based on treated. For more info or to regis- urdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch raffle and silent auction on Sunday, Oct. 11 from ter, call 843-5069 or 866-291-9424 Library. 969-3006 from six of Stoney’s films. The program is spon- 1 to 3 p.m. at Cycle 9 and The Looking Glass the book Parenting from the Inside/ Out by Daniel Siegel, this free work- or email elizabeth_sherwood@ Express Yourself! — Art sored by the UNC Library, the Center for Docu- at 601 W. Main St. in Carrboro. There will be mentary Studies and the Full Frame Documentary shop for parents of special-needs med.unc.edu program for ages 3-8 and their care- music by Foxey Dagger and prizes from many children will help you attune com- givers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, Film Festival, an annual event in Durham. For of Carrboro’s local business groups. Almost all Compassionate Friends munication with your children and — Free self-help support for all 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s information, contact Liza Terll, UNC Friends of the money raised will be kept locally and used to the Library, at 962-4207 or [email protected]. improve your reactions/responses adults grieving the loss of a child or Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933- raise awareness of bleeding and clotting disorders, to their behaviors. 10am - noon at sibling. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm, 1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org especially among women. Orange United Methodist Church, Evergreen United Methodist Volunteers Public Greeway workshop 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program There will be a public workshop for the Morgan Chapel Hill. Advance registration DivorceCare — Support group — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years Creek Greenway on Oct. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at spotlight : 2ndf riday required by Thursday, Oct. 8. To for those separated or divorced. of age and older who would like as- the Chapel Hill Tennis Club in Carrboro. register, email julie@mhaorangeco. Mondays, 7pm, Orange United sistance in finding an opportunity that The workshop is open to the public to meet org, or call 942-8083, ext. 2. October’s 2ndFriday Artwalk is this Friday Methodist Church. 942-2825, con- matches their interests. 968-2056, and discuss with neighbors, greenway commission from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 100th Artwalk Apple-themed library day nect2orange.org co.orange.nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp members, town staff and projected consultants the — It’s apple season, so Ms. Lisa will and will be dedicated to Karen Shelton, who Stroke Survivor Support Meals on Wheels — Seeks vol- proposed Morgan Greenway project. lead stories and crafts about the passed away in September. Shelton played a Group — Hosted the second unteers to deliver meals and/or bake For more information, contact Jeff Brubaker at tasty treat. 10:30am. Children ages primary role in creating the Artwalk in 2001. Monday of each month by Durham simple desserts for recipients in the 918-7329 or [email protected] 3-6 are invited to this free program. This week’s special venue is University Mall, Regional Hospital, this group aims Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. 942-2948 For further information, 969-3006. where The Women’s Center is present- to educate about stroke prevention Archaeology Day Sunday, Oct 11 Orange County Literacy ing “Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s and stroke disabilities. 1- 2:30pm in — Seeks volunteers to help with Discover the science of archaeology and explore Hands.” Doug Tallamy Speaks at Private Dining Room C at Durham adult literacy, basic math and English 12,000 years of North Carolina history through The display features 24 local female craft Botanical Garden — Author Regional Hospital. Register online language tutoring, creative writing free hands-on activities, presentations, demonstra- artisans, who will have their crafts for sale, and Doug Tallamy will speak at the N.C. at durhamregional.org or by calling workshops at local homeless shel- tions and exhibits on Oct. 17 at UNC. one-third of the proceeds from each sale will Botanical Garden’s new Education Betsy Roy at 470-7205. ters and family literacy workshops. North Carolina Archaeology Day, for visitors of benefit The Women’s Center. Center at 2 pm. “Bringing Nature Garden Tour — Free tour of the New tutor training workshops every Home: How Native Plants Sustain all ages, will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the Alumni 2ndFriday Artwalk brochures, maps and in- N.C. Botanical Garden’s display month. Skills Development Center, Wildlife in Our Gardens” is the Building, home of the Research Laboratories of formation are available at any participating art gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151 10th Annual Jenny Fitch Memorial Archaeology in the College of Arts and Sciences. location and more information can be found at of the Totten Center at the garden. lecture. There will be a reception Fifteen-minute tours of the North Carolina 2ndfridayartwalk.com 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu Send your submissions to and book signing after the lecture. Archaeological Collection will start at 12:30 Garden Walk — Discussions on calendar@ Free, but call 962-0522 to register p.m., 1:30, 3:15 and 3:45. The collection includes fall planting, garden maintenance, as space is limited. carrborocitizen.com

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She preceded in death by his par- was 77 years old. She is survived ents and brothers, Charles and by her four children, Rangeley Adrian. Wallace, Holland Wallace, Dan- A 1965 graduate of West- iel Wallace and Barrie Wallace, ern Carolina University, Ger- and by her grandchildren, Dan- ald enjoyed a career in banking iel Denvir, Jamie Denvir, Emma and sales, beginning with First Denvir, Jack Denvir, Basie Settle Union National Bank and later and Henry Wallace, and by with United Laboratories. He the family’s beloved and caring and his wife, Becky, also were friend, Velma Henderson. owners and operators of several Joan was cherished by her motels in Lenoir and Myrtle friends and family, who will Beach, S.C. miss her free and generous spirit, In his retirement years, he and who will remember her as enjoyed part-time employment a unique and beautiful woman, at the Waynesville Country full of warmth, charm and cha- Club and at Finley Golf Course risma. 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Mix the rest 2 Tablespoons whole butter and acquaintances to share their group of friends that stayed rooms, radishes, turnips, honey, garlic, fall plant starters, of the Hickory Grove with the 1/4 cup plain flour memories of her on Oct. 17 from close through trying times. green tomatoes, sunshine squash, figs, salad mix (spicy and 2 1/2 cups hot milk bread crumbs and sprinkle over non), arugula, muscadine grapes, asian pears, butternut the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 2 to 5 p.m. 1 generous teaspoon salt Please contact daniel@dan- Pauline Jacobs squash, concord grapes, apples, eggplant, melons, corn, heir- 1/2 teaspoon ground white about 40 minutes or until the loom and various varieties of tomatoes, basil, beans, tomatil- ielwallace.org for location and Pauline Rose Jacobs, 88, pepper top has browned and the edges passed away Thursday evening, los, okra, blueberries, bell peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, have begun to get crunchy. Let other information. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Oct. 1, 2009, at UNC Hospi- summer squash, new potatoes, lettuce, onions, wheat flour, set 20 minutes before serving. In lieu of flowers, please send 2 1/2 cups grated Hickory Grove tals, with her family at her side. collards, fresh herbs, kale, sweet potatoes, pecans, flowers cheese* Red Sauce donations to the Community such as zinnias, sunflowers, lilies, and gladiolas, meats like 1 28 oz can whole peeled Kitchens of Birmingham, (205) A native of Mansfield, Ohio, 1/2 cup crumbled Chapel Hill she is survived by her husband, goat, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, buffalo, and various specialty Creamery farmers’ cheese* tomatoes with juice 251-3569. meats like liverwurst, bologna, hotdogs, etc, cow’s and goat’s 1 6-8 oz can of pimientos, Paul Jacobs of Chapel Hill, a 1/2 cup bread crumbs Saber Lazarus son, Rich Swain of Pittsboro, milk cheeses, eggs, breads, doughnuts, tortes, pies, cakes, 1/2 cup more grated Hickory drained and a daughter, Chris Broach jams, and relishes. Grove cheese* 1-2 Tbls of Texas Pete Long Benson Cook the onions in butter Simmer the whole peeled Saber Lazarus Long Ben- of Graham. 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Wolff again The Carrboro Citizen welcomes letters Having twice been defeated in his runs of endorsement for candidates in the 2009 for mayor of Chapel Hill, Kevin Wolff is municipal and school board elections. trying it a third time, and he’s as silly as We ask that you keep letters in support ever. In a half-page advertisement in your of individual candidates to 325 words and excellent newspaper, Mr. Wolff asks one of multiple candidates to 375 words. his opponents to withdraw from the race simply because Mr. Wolff deems himself As with our general letters policy all the better candidate. Why does Mr. Wolff letters must be accompanied by the au- stop there? Since he believes himself to be thor’s name, address and contact informa- the best candidate, why does he not ask tion. We will publish one letter per author all of his opponents to withdraw from per month. Typed letters are preferred the race so that he can become mayor by and email even more so. Lengthy letters acclamation? written in longhand will become mysteri- Fortunately, here in America we let the ously lost. people decide which of the candidates is most suitable for office, and do not overly submissions: rely upon the candidates’ self-assessments or self-delusions. So in this case, Mr. Wolff is E-mail: once again having his cherished moment in letters to [email protected] the limelight, we once again need to put up mail: with his antics and after Nov. 3 we’ll once The Carrboro Citizen again be rid of him – at least until the next Letters to the Editor election comes around. Box 248 Laurence Kirsch Carrboro, NC 27510 Chapel Hill The IRS explains election letters The “Cash for Clunkers” program for new cars may have ended, but For Kleinschmidt Brownstein for schools that everything she does is marked I am convinced Matt Czajkowski the IRS wants to remind taxpayers that I live in Chapel Hill and own a I’ve always admired people who by thoughtfulness, determination, is the most capable to lead our town many people might overlook another business in Carrboro. With a foot in could manage things well. They tact and grace. She accomplishes as mayor, because of his straight special break available. If you buy a new both communities, I want to express my seem to be able to achieve more than so much because of her remarkable talk, business experience and leader- vehicle this year, there’s a special federal support for Mark Chilton and Mark most of us. They always get asked to ability to work harmoniously with ship qualities. Please join me in sup- tax deduction available that can help you Kleinschmidt for mayor of our two be on this committee or that, or to everyone without compromising her porting Matt and electing him, so save money, in some cases hundreds of towns. In my experiences with Mayor run something that needs to be run, principles. She will devote dyna- our town can be assured it will have dollars. This tax break will allow people Chilton, I’ve found him to be a great when there aren’t a lot of volunteers mism, experience and wisdom in an outstanding leader for its future. who buy a new vehicle in 2009 to deduct leader who has one eye on the future who will do it. service to every child. Leon M. Todd the sales and excise taxes they pay when while maintaining a keen understand- That’s one of the main reasons I Bsyet Dawson Chapel Hill they file their tax return next year. The tax ing of and respect for the core and admire and support Michelle Brown- Chapel Hill deduction is available on the 2009 federal Vote McElveen history of Carrboro. Chapel Hill has a stein for school board. Slade for alderman tax return even for those who claim the critically important decision to make I’ve worked with her on school- One of our votes in the school standard deduction. at this election and I put my support district issues, I’ve watched her in As someone who will be greatly board election will proudly go to our The deduction is part of the American squarely in Mark Kleinschmidt’s camp. meetings and I’ve had coffee with affected by changes in northern Car- friend and former neighbor Greg Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 He best represents Chapel Hill’s proud her to learn her views on various rboro, I am pleased that Sammy Slade McElveen. As one currently serving and applies to taxes paid on up to $49,500 heritage and is the right person to lead issues. The impression I’ve come is running for alderman. North Car- on the board, he has demonstrated of the purchase price for qualified new us over the next term as we look to away with is that she is a person who rboro has wonderful homes, schools the qualities required to make our cars, light trucks, motorcycles or motor revive our downtown while keeping true gets things done because she is so and neighborhoods, but it lacks great district even better. His active homes. Generally, vehicles weighing 8,500 to our social beliefs and responsibilities. capable. She organizes, analyzes and community centers with commercial, involvement in the PTSA board, the pounds or less qualify. This means that Both towns face challenges. Both towns executes projects extremely well. recreational and public spaces. Sammy SGC and the District most new cars and many new trucks will need to navigate the path of growth. Somehow, while being the mother Slade has dedicated himself to creating Strategic Planning Committee qualify. New motor homes qualify regard- Each town needs to preserve and protect to four children in the CHCCS, she such spaces through such projects are just a few of his efforts. Greg is less of weight. the best of its history and character. also works in the schools, on the as the Carrboro Greenspace Center committed to bringing about excel- Buyers are entitled to a partial deduc- Mark Chilton and Mark Kleinschmidt district level and on the state level to for Community and Sustainability, lence for all students. We encourage tion if they earn between $125,000 and are both, in my opinion, best positioned improve the educational opportuni- the Urban Farm Tour and the MLK voters to go to his website, mcelveen- $135,000 ($250,000 and $260,000 for to help us succeed in all of these areas. ties for all our children. Jr. Community Garden. As chair of forschoolboard.org, and learn more joint filers). The deduction is eliminated While I can only vote in Chapel Hill, I The CHCCS have been go- Carrboro’s Local Living Economy about Greg. for those who earn over these amounts. will root for both come Election Day. ing through a prolonged period of Task Force, Sammy Slade is leading Sylvia and Fred Black To qualify, the vehicle must be new the town in crafting a cutting-edge Jesse Kalisher change, and much more is coming. Chapel Hill and purchased in 2009 after Feb. 16 and economic development strategy. Please Chapel Hill Michelle is the kind of person who no later than Dec. 31. There is still time will do an excellent job in helping join me in supporting Sammy Slade, a Vote Czajkowski left, but the clock is ticking. Supporting Czajkowski the district manage that change in a candidate who understands how com- I support Councilman Matt More information is available at IRS. Matt Czajkowski is Chapel Hill’s way that will ensure the positive re- munity and economy intersect and Czajkowski for mayor. I admire his gov/Recovery chance to bring some type of order to sults our students and teachers need. support one another. It’s what northern lone stand against lifetime health Carrboro and all of Carrboro need. Terry L. Lemons our wonderful town government. Gary Wallach insurance benefits for town council Director of Communications His platform for fiscal responsibility: Chapel Hill Zemo Trevathan members – a majority of one. He is Internal Revenue Service freezing property taxes for two years, Carrboro an immigrant and the son of im- Veot for Lee migrants. He served his country for (Note: managing growth (i.e., done in a way We omitted the end of this For Czajkowski four years in the Navy. He went on letter in last week’s paper.) that is responsible to the character of As a 24-year veteran of high CH but also done in order to improve school teaching in Chapel High and For over 20 years, I was privileged to graduate from Harvard College Meet the voters the town’s tax base) and bringing vital- mother of four graduates, I would to own and operate Swensen’s Ice and Harvard Business School. A for- Cream Shop in University Square on mer investment banker, Matt has an Low voter turnout is always discour- ity back to downtown. How often is like to enthusiastically encourage West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. understanding of money and finance, aging. It speaks of disengagement and downtown thought of as a destination? everyone to vote for Christine Lee During that time, I watched our which is sorely needed on any town disenchantment. It is a demoralizing His ideas are all focused on improv- for school board. town grow and change. board. Matt is the sensible choice. I commentary on democracy. But what ing our town. Matt has the solutions to Christine’s many, many con- Chapel Hill is still growing and urge you to vote for Matt Czajkowski do you do when even the candidates the problems that have been ignored for tributions to our schools are way changing and needs strong leader- for mayor of Chapel Hill. hardly come out? over eight years. too numerous to list. Please check ship to make sure we successfully I went to the Orange County website: Dan Jensen them out at ElectLee.org. Anyone Mike Taylor continue positively in these very We are having an election in Carrboro! Chapel Hil who knows Christine will tell you Chapel Hill demanding times. Did the Carrboro Board of Aldermen pass an ordinance forbidding local political campaigns? The candidate with the most campaign signs seems to be a person Open letter to the town on Bolin Creek greenway named “Yard Sale.” Is it too much to expect the candidates to actively seek your The draft alignment of the pro- substantial and relate to the harm to be closed temporarily, in general as of Aug. 11, the town is not permit- vote? I know there have been forums, but posed Bolin Creek greenway was pre- that would be caused to the corridor it should be expected that trails will ted to undertake construction of a I can’t make those because of my sched- sented at the Century Center on Sept. (both temporary and permanent) continue to be formed in the un- hardened path in the 50-foot riparian ule. With a Saturday morning trip to the 21. The proposed alignment opts for by the construction of a significant paved areas of the buffer and that buffer of Bolin Creek without a certi- Farmers’ Market and then a few short car- the “creekside” route in preference to hardened route through the length the existing problem of erosion and fication from the state that there was bon-less footsteps to the daily town forum the upland forest route. The bases for of the creek. In that regard, while the sedimentation in the creek will not be “no practical alternative” that would at Weaver Street Market, the candidates and stated purposes of this route selec- staff and the others involved to date solved. (The fundamental cause is the cause less disturbance to the buffer have an easy opportunity to meet the vot- tion do not seem to be supported by have presented the creekside route use of the buffer for OWASA ease- (15A NCAC 02B.0267(11)). By defi- ers. They could even do it more than once. the facts, and we think are contrary to as having environmental benefits ments, which precludes restoration of nition, one such alternative exists in Let’s air the issues. What about a debate the long-term interests of the commu- – indeed, benefits to the creek and a forested buffer whether or not this the upland route, and there are others. between mayoral candidates at the Town nity and to the Bolin Creek corridor. preservation of the natural area are transportation route is constructed.) Therefore, should the town attempt to Common’s gazebo? How about the chal- First, the preference for the creek- featured as reasons for the project su- Virtually lost in the town’s cal- pursue the creekside route, the state lengers letting us know why they should be side route was said to reflect the pref- perior to transportation – as staff and culus appears to be the harm to the should deny the certification. chosen rather than the incumbents? Have erence of the attendees at the May 20 the Greenways Commission know, natural environment threatened by this The town should get its purposes the citizens of the Paris of the Piedmont workshop. However, an analysis of the the project is a N.C. DOT-funded project. The Bolin Creek corridor from straight and attend to each separately. abandoned the barricades, fled the streets? limited sample does not support that project, which prescribes a transpor- Estes Road to Homestead Road runs By all means, try to find funds (as the Is our new motto “Ennui is enough for us”? conclusion. In fact, while the favorable tation purpose and transportation- through a 1,000-acre forested heart of economy improves) to do what can Jack Haggerty opinions for the upland route were related conditions. Project funds are our increasingly urbanizing area. Peter be done to improve the Bolin Creek Carrboro roughly in the same proportion as for specifically not granted for construc- White, director of the N.C. Botanical riparian buffer and to restore dam- the creekside route, more than double tion of a greenway and very clearly are Garden, calls this corridor our “Great aged stream banks. There are many the proportion of attendees strongly not available for buffer restoration or Smoky Mountains” due to its biodi- measures that can be taken, includ- opposed the creekside route than the stream-bank improvements. versity. The area is greatly enjoyed and ing tree and other plantings to the upland route (7 of 28 responders, or In fact, the DOT-imposed condi- appreciated for its natural area qualities, extent consistent with the OWASA editorial 24 percent, rated the creekside route tions for a hardened surface of a mini- whether for recreation, hobby or science. easement, natural-surface path im- Robert Dickson, Publisher between 1 and 3 on the scale of 10, mum 10-foot width, which would Although hardly pristine or untouched provement, erosion-control devices Kirk Ross, Editor while only 3 of 26, or 11 percent, run approximately two and one half by past and present human activity, it constructed from natural materials, Taylor Sisk, Contributing Editor rated the upland route at 1 to 3). This miles, would introduce roughly three nevertheless contains areas of high-val- diffuse flow measures and stream- Liz Holm, Art Director reflects that while both routes would acres of pavement into the Bolin ue upland and lowland forests, wetlands bank restoration. Seek other sourc- Beth Mechum, Staff Writer apparently be pleasing to roughly Creek riparian buffer. This new im- and a riparian zone that, together with es of funding for those measures. Margot Lester, Lucy Butcher, the same proportion of people (to pervious surface may well cause more its sheer expanse, create a relative ur- DOT’s money is for transportation, Rich Fowler, Contributors the extent the sample has validity), a environmental harm than benefit by ban wilderness. For the simple value of not for environmental rehabilitation. Ava Barlow, Photographer higher proportion of interested par- acting as a more efficient surface for preserving and protecting this area, we If the town desires transportation advertising ties strongly oppose the creekside transport of runoff into the creek. should not introduce the proposed three and “connectivity,” do so along exist- Marty Cassady, Ad Director route than oppose the upland route. The paved surface may also promote acres of pavement, which will have both ing transportation corridors such as [email protected] This level of opposition should have erosive flow in some areas and will obvious and subtle adverse effects on the Seawell School Road, and don’t do operations led to a preference being stated for promote the addition of nutrients semi-wild character of the corridor. harm to our high-value natural area Anne Billings, Office Coordinator the upland route rather than for the to the creek due to the increased pet Finally, a significant legal and pol- under the guise of illusory environ- [email protected] creekside route. traffic to be anticipated. Further, al- icy problem exists with the proposed mental benefits. Distribution Further, the reasons for the op- though certain areas of the existing alignment. Under the new Jordan Res- Dickson Phillips, Tom Cors Chuck Morton, Julian Davis position to the creekside route are creek buffer zone may be proposed ervoir Nutrient Management Rules, Carrboro The Carrboro Citizen thursday, October 8, 2009 7 Contributions to Candidates: Chapel Hill Mayor voting In the Chapel Hill council race: from page 1 Matt Sharon Jones $100 Richard Woods $25 Emmalee Battle $20 Wayne Kuncl $20 • Gene Pease has raised Czajkowski Susan Kaderbak $25 Allison Worthy $250 Joseph Battle $20 Caol Hogue $20 So far, council member $5,975 and spent $3,332.60, James Bradley $150 Lynne Kane $25 Ford Stedman Worthy Donna Benjamin $20 Ann DeMaine $15 Matt Czajkowski has been with $2,642.40 cash on hand; Anne Corrigan $100 Bette Kenan $250 $250 Daniel Benjamin $20 Norman Gustaveson • Penny Rich, who has qual- the top spender. In a report Robin Cutson $25 Thomas Kenan III $250 William Starnes $20 $15 ified for public financing, re- Mark filed last week with the state Richard Dennis $25 Fred Kiger $15 Kleinschmidt Milbrey Starnes $20 Nancy Gustaveson $15 board elections, he reported ports raising $4,131.40, spend- Carol Killie $25 Judith Leinbach $20 David Kyle $20 Susan Dennis $25 Peter Filene $20 raising $17,434 and spending ing $1,012.24, with $3,706.32 Sharon Kolk $100 Molly Demarco $20 Amy Miller $20 Mike Giarla $250 Anne Bleyman $20 $9,299.68, with $8,134.32 cash on hand; Winifred Laforce $20 Allison Demarco $20 Martin Rody $20 Anthony Gualtieri $250 Margaret Rees $15 cash on hand as of Sept. 22, • Matt Pohlman reports James Lamont $250 Susan Osmet $10 Hank Elkins $20 raising $3,704.39 and spending C Thomas Gualtieri Anne Barnes $20 the cutoff date for the latest Karen Lamont $250 Kathleen Johnson $20 Barclay Martin $5 $3,043.30, with $661.09 cash $250 Paul Lindsay Brainerd reporting cycle. John Latimer $200 Iris Hill $20 Joe Capowski $20 on hand; Sara Gualtieri $250 $20 In his report, candi- Joe Laton $250 James Merritt $20 Glenn Parks $20 • incumbent Ed Harrison re- Jane Hix $12.50 Gary Wallach $20 date Kevin Wolff lists rais- Nell Laton $250 Jane Stein $20 Audrey Booth $10 ports raising $2,105 and spend- William Hix $12.50 Michael McNulty $20 ing $10,210, mainly from Michael Llewellyn $100 Mani Dexter $20 Malcom Hunter $20 ing $516.50, with $1,961.65 David Hoffman $100 Lynne Bookhart $10 a $10,000 loan he made to Max Llyod $99 Geneieve Jansen $20 Wanda Hunter $20 cash on hand; Melissa Holt $25 Kyong Rae Cho $5 his campaign. Wolff lists Lawrence Loeser $250 Allan McSurely $20 Michelle Hoover $20 • incumbent Laurin East- Tom Holt $50 Hyunjung Karen Cho $5 $3,458.32 in expenditures Jonathan Lovingood Robert Maitland $20 Richard Surwit $20 and $6,751.68 in cash on hom reports starting the race James Peacock $100 Gordon Kramon $20 $100 James Easthom $20 Sandra Cummings $20 hand. with $338.91 cash on hand Kenneth Peterson $10 Stephen Brumback $20 Mary Lovingood $100 Jake Gellar-Good $20 Priscilla Murphy $20 In his bid for mayor, and spending $274.18, leaving Shelby Pohlman $100 Eunice Brock $20 Ralph Mason Jr. $50 Theodore Gellar-Good Donna Bell $15 council member Mark $64.73 cash on hand; Joan Preyer $250 Ann Bailey $20 • incumbent Jim Merritt Michael Maxwell $25 $20 Jason James $15 Kleinschmidt reports rais- Gail Sheridan $75 Patricia Marchi $20 reports raising $840 and spend- Susan Maxwell $25 Kenneth Broun $10 Sarah Greene $20 ing $4,505 and spending Timothy Smelzer $100 Katherine Grichnik $20 ing $68.80, with $771.20 cash Janice McAdams $250 Marjorie Brown $10 Barry Freeman $5 $2,988.85, with cash on hand Caroline Taylor $50 Steven Holdaway $20 on hand; John McAdams $250 George Entenman $20 Nancy Joyner $20 of $1,516.15. Kleinschmidt, David Taylor $50 Mary Dexter $20 • Will Raymond reports rais- Timothy McClain $250 William Powers $20 Margaret McKinney $20 who has qualified for public Kevin Almond $50 Darryl Zeldin $20 ing $305 and spending $8.20, Mike Miles $250 D.R. Bryan $20 Diane Henderson $10 financing, can draw up to Karin Bagan $100 Jamie Zeldin $20 with $296.80 cash on hand; Douglass Mitchell $25 Carmen Elliott $20 James White $20 $9,000 from the public fund J Bruce Ballentine 100 Caroline H. Lindsay $20 •John DeHart reports rais- Dave Moreau $25 Connie Mullinix $20 Barbara Nettlesheim during the race. Leslie Banner $50 Adam Pfeifer $20 Candidate Augustus ing $300 and spending none Alan Parker $25 Diane Vanderbroek $20 $20 Gracia Barry $100 Josh Gurlitz $20 Cho reports raising $1,095, of it. Catherine Parker $250 Mary Blair $20 Steve Moore $20 Jeff Biersach $250 Karen Stegman $20 spending $881.93 and cash Campaign reports may be George Parker $250 Roger Waldon $20 Claire Millar $20 James Bullard $250 Raghavendra Rao $20 on hand of $213. read online at www.sboe.state. Josephine Patton $100 Greg Bell $5 Stephen Freedman $20 nc.us/content.aspx?id=106 Beverly Carr $250 Paul Jones $20 John Perry $75 Boykin Bell $5 Kristin Greiner $5 Anne Cates $100 Penny Rich $20 Michael Piracci $50 Cecil Wooten $20 Adam Stein $20 Andrew Chacos $250 Thomas Gunn $20 Etta Pisano $250 Leonard Rogoff $10 Iris Schwintzer $20 Deborah Chacos $250 Laurinda Easthom$20 John Preyer $250 Hunter Levinson $10 Annu Sood $20 Leffler to buyWC HL AW Clark $200 Allan Rimer $20 Jack Price $25 Michael Barefoot $20 Elsbeth Van Tongeren Nancy Cobey $150 Michele Ware $10 Barry Leffler, general manager “This presents us with enor- Eugenia Quackenbush Tim Manale $20 $20 Rachel Coley $200 Burwell Ware $10 of NBC-17, has bought a minor- mous opportunities to develop $100 Margaret Parker $20 Mary Hill $20 ity stake in WCHL and has plans integrated local media to cre- James Copeland $12.50 Susan Jackson $10 Jordan Qualls $25 David McIlwain $20 Mildred Council $10 to purchase complete ate a new ‘medium Roberta Copeland David Knowles $10 Sandra Rich $250 Jennifer Hornay $20 Pat Lowry $20 ownership, the sta- of record’ for Chapel $12.50 Alison Lohman $20 Stephen Rich $250 Caryn Zoffer $5 Richard Glasser $5 tion announced Friday Hill-Carrboro and the Ann Cox $250 Barbara Pedersen $20 Kay Richardson $200 Mark Kleinschmidt $20 David Taylor $20 (Oct. 2). growing surrounding Christopher Cox $250 Barbara Day $ 20 Bill Roper $250 William Massengale $20 Brian Russell $20 “This is a major and, areas. That is my ob- Barbara Crockett $50 Robert Seymour $20 MaryAnn Roper $ 250 Thomas Carson $20 Elizabeth Waugh-Stew- I think, historic move jective,” he said. Gary Crunkelton $25 Rex Mercer $20 Donald Rose $12.50 Glenda Flora $20 art $20 for Chapel Hill-Car- Leffler will leave his Jean Czajkowski $25 Dorothy Bernholz $20 Donya Rose $12.50 George Cianciolo $20 David Fryling $5 rboro’s radio station,” post at NBC-17 and Artie Dixon $20 Cam Hill $20 L Gregory Ruff $25 Christine Cianciolo $20 Jason Baker $20 WCHL majority own- assume the roles of DVM donna $25 Kristin Webb $5 Katrina Ryan $250 Carol Ann Zinn $20 Erin Crouse $20 er Jim Heavner said in a CEO and managing Glen Elder Jr. $250 Charlotte McFall $10 Scott Sailer $100 Thomas Jensen $20 Michael Lienesch $10 statement released by the station. partner, with Heavner continu- Sydney Elstran $250 Kate Torrey $5 “It represents the culmination of ing as company chairman. Susan Salzburg $25 Nancy Milio $10 Ann Baker $10 Mark Emamian $50 Kathleen White $20 a process to which I committed Heavner said he had been Craig Samuels $25 Beth Leiro $20 Gail Fairbanks $20 Randy Fletcher $150 Bobette Eckland $20 when we returned WCHL to the looking for a buyer that would re- Irwin Sawitz $250 Douglas McClean $20 William Fairbanks $20 Edward Fuchs $50 Jeffery Danner $20 community in 2002 to provide tain the station’s ties to the com- Ellen Shannon $250 Abigail Scheer $10 Brandon Gail $20 Greg Hooker $20 for long term local ownership. It munity. Carol Stramm $25 Martin Feinstein $20 Augustus Cho D’Ann George $150 Lawrence Slifkin $20 Melodie Parrish $200 is impossible for me to imagine WCHL, founded by former Beverly Stutts $50 Donna Bickford $20 Dabney Grinnan $250 Julie McClintock $20 a more capable successor than Chapel Hill Mayor Roland Mc- Michael Taylor $250 Carolyn Karpinos $20 Kevin Wolff Sandy Grubbs $250 Sarah Insch $7.50 Barry Leffler, who brings a life- Clamroch, first hit the airwaves in Nancy Taylor $25 Steve Resnick $20 Fourteen individual Harvey Gunter $200 Dan Pelletier $7.50 time of broadcast experience, per- 1953. McClamroch and Heavner Leon Todd $50 Todd Woerner $5 contributors (names not Elise Guthridge 250 Phelps Gates $20 sonal leadership, creativity and shared ownership until the late Sandra Turbeville $250 Elise Pickett $20 listed) ranging from $5 William Guthridge $250 Weston Hare $10 commitment to WCHL and this 1970s, when Heavner became Allan Tyson $25 David Zavaleta $10 to $20 Dave Handfinger $25 Glenn Gerding $20 community.” sole owner. He sold the station to Terri Tyson $25 Peter Calingaert $20 Leffler said he sees the station Curtis Media in 1995 and the sta- Bette Hawkins $100 Susan Bernstein $20 Joel Wagoner $250 Rowena Mason $5 as “a great radio play” and hopes tion moved to Durham. Deb Hodson $25 Scott Radway $20 Presley Wagoner $250 Joseph Lee $20 to further develop the station’s lo- Heavner bought the station Julie Hoell $50 Gordon Lipscomb $20 Ann Wilson $100 Charles Kast $20 cal-news mission. back in 2002. — Staff Reports Susan Johnson $25 Fouglas Thomas $20

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cryptoquote answer: last. the be to determined am I but cause, this up take to president first the not am I bama, in his congressional address on health care. health on address congressional his in bama, O arack B — 8 THURSDAY, october 8, 2009 Schools The Carrboro Citizen School Briefs Asian parent night The second annual CHCCS district-wide Asian Parent lu nc h M E n uS Night will be held Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Smith Middle School Elementary HIGH SCHOOL auditorium. Robin Visser, associate professor of Asian fri 10/9 — Spaghetti & Meat fri 10/9 — Rib–B-Q on a studies at UNC, and Je-Yeon Sauce; w/Garlic Bread; Corn Dog; Wheat Bun; Macaroni & Cheese California Mixed Vegetables; Sweet w/Wheat Roll; Traditional Mixed Jo, lecturer of Asian Studies at Yellow Corn; Fresh Apple Halves Vegetables; Chilled Pineapple UNC, will speak on differ- MON 10/12 — Hamburger on a Tidbits; Fresh Banana ences between the Asian and Bun; Fish Nuggets w/Wheat Roll; MON 10/12 — Beef & Cheese American cultures, followed by Lettuce & Tomato Salad; Tater Nachos w/Salsa; Chicken Nug- a panel discussion with four to Tots; Peas & Carrots; Fresh Apple gets w/Wheat Roll; Baja Black six college students who have Halves Beans; Chilled Apricots; Fresh gone through CHCCS tue 10/13 — Three Cheese Ro- Apples and will share their experiences tini; w/Garlic Bread; Chicken Tacos tue 10/13 — Pork BBQ on of growing up in one culture w/Lett, Tom,; Cheese & Salsa; a Bun; Chicken Tetrazzini and attending schools in “Fun on the Run”; Vegetable Rice; w/Wheat Roll; Green Beans; another. Steamed Broccoli; Chilled Peaches Steamed Carrots; Chilled Pears Parents with any connec- wed B10/14 — B Q Chicken wed 10/14 — Meatball Sub; tion to Asian culture, middle w/Wheat Roll; Grilled Cheese Sweet & Sour Chicken; Brown and high school students, Sandwich; Vegetarian Baked Rice Pilaf; Asian Mixed Vegeta- Beans; Seasoned Collard Greens; bles; Fresh Bananas principals, ESL teachers and Fresh Grapes any staff or faculty who would thu 10/15 — Spaghetti with like to learn about the cultural thuT 10/15 — Chicken Patty Meat Sauce & Garlic Bread; Corn Sandwich; Baked Potato w/Meat & Dog; California Mixed Vegeta- differences are invited. Child Cheese; and Wheat Roll; “Fun on bles; Sweet Yellow Corn; Banana care will be provided for K-5 the Run”; Traditional Mixed Veg- Pudding grade students. etables; Chilled Pineapple Tidbits; Chocolate Pudding Fall concerts at East Morehead Planetarium Control Panel Chapel Hill East Chapel Hill’s fall concert season is almost under School board approves way. The choral concert is BRMA needs volunteers The online writing gallery If you know of a service or- Oct. 10; the band concert, this year more than ever will open for public reading ganization that would welcome CHS lease extension Oct. 20; and the orchestra before. There are 15 students of the submitted selections on youth and adults as volunteers concert, Oct. 22. All concerts already in the program who Oct. 20, but students and staff on Dec. 5 or an organization need new mentors, eight more may begin submitting selec- interested in volunteering By Beth Mechum M. White Physical Education begin at 7:30 p.m. and are $5 at the door. students are on the waiting list tions now. food or time for the breakfast, Staff Writer Program. and at least 20 new referrals are For information on how contact Robin McMahon at In the first year of the grant, Volunteers are needed for the box office and as ushers. expected. to participate, visit the Eng- [email protected] At the Chapel Hill-Carr- CHCCS saw a 10 percent in- If you are interested in lish/Language Arts website at: boro City Schools Board of Ed- crease in the number of K-5 (Students can earn service hours Local educators for this.) If you’d like to volun- becoming a mentor, email www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/elarts ucation meeting on Oct. 1, the grade students who reported en- [email protected] Questions may be directed honored board approved the Carrboro gaging in at least 150 minutes of teer, contact Valerie Hudock at UNC’s School of Educa- [email protected]. National Day on to Karyn Gloden at kgloden@ High School lease extension moderate exercise per week and chccs.k12.nc.us. tion honored five exceptional and amendment. in the number of 6-12 grade stu- Let her know the date and time Writing alumni, two with local ties, at Orange County is the owner dents who reported engaging in you are able to help. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Compassion will the its annual Alumni Awards of the Carrboro High prop- at least 225 minutes of physical Auction for science Schools will participate in the guide Smith Middle Ceremony on campus. erty as a result of an agree- activity per week. Pedometers education National Day on Writing on Compassion is the word at Barnett Wayne Berry of ment reached during the 2006 have been purchased with the Morehead Planetarium Tuesday, Oct. 20. The event Smith Middle School, as teach- Hillsborough, who received financing plan for the original grant money, and other piec- will host an online auction is sponsored by the National ers, students and staff prepare a doctorate from the school construction of the property. es of new equipment include Oct. 10-18 to raise money for Council of Teachers of Eng- for Global Connections Night, in 1984, received an Alumni This current lease agreement heart-rate monitors, rowers, wii planetarium technology and lish (NCTE). Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. Achievement Award. He is is slated to terminate in 2021, systems, stationary bikes, mini science education throughout The purpose of the Because “compass” and president and CEO of the when the entire financing pack- trampolines, Brain Gym, mini North Carolina. Items for program is to encour- “passion” are words found in Center for Teaching Quality age is paid in full. The district pulse bars, treadmills, HOPS- auction include an evening age, celebrate and honor “compassion,” the school’s Inc., a research-based organiza- has pursued Qualified School ports and Geo Fitness. with the Carolina women’s writing. District English and theme has become “Compas- tion that advocates for teachers Construction Bonds to cover The board heard an update on soccer team or dinner and language arts coordinator sion: A Compass to Guide in the debate over the future of the construction costs associ- Elementary #11 (in the Northside stargazing at Morehead with Karyn Gloden has created You ... The Passion to Drive the profession. ated with the arts wing at the neighborhood) progress. Steve a UNC astronomer. Visit the CHCCS online Gallery You.” Student exhibits on Nov. Briana Corke of Chapel school. It is expected that these Triggiano of Moseley Architects moreheadplanetarium.org for of Writing to align with the 19 will highlight local as well Hill, who earned a bachelor’s bonds would not be paid in full delivered the presentation, which more information. NCTE’s National Gallery of as global compassionate acts, degree from the school in for 12 to 15 years, which would highlighted progress since Writing. Students and staff events and people. 2003, received the Outstand- exceed the timeframe. The dis- the last board presentation in Mentors needed from across the district are in- As a hands-on extension of ing Young Alumna Award. She trict needs to amend the lease March. His presentation was The Blue Ribbon Mentor- vited to contribute a selection this theme, Smith will hold a was the 2008-09 Teacher of agreement for an additional organized around the concepts Advocate (BRMA) program is in any genre in response to the Compassionate Service Day the Year in the CHCCS. one to four years to cover this of sustainability, footprint and looking for volunteers. question, “What makes your on Dec. 5 from 8 to 11:30 The awards recognize the project. At that time, Orange appearance. BRMA is the flagship heart leap up?” a.m. After a pancake break- commitment, accomplish- County would transfer the The board discussed fund- mentoring program of the The theme is based on fast in the cafeteria, Smith ments and ongoing contribu- property back to CHCCS. ing for the Carrboro High arts CHCCS. The program relies William Wordsworth’s poem students and their families will tions by distinguished alumni The board also heard the wing in preparation for the pub- on the relationship between that begins, “My heart leaps volunteer two hours at a local to the field of education. year-one summary on the Phys- lic workshop held on Oct. 7. mentor-advocates and stu- up when I behold a rainbow nonprofit agency doing work Nominations for the awards ical Education Program grant. Dave Scott of the MIS De- dents as the foundation for in the sky.” The idea is to such as refurbishing porches at were made by alumni, faculty Last year, CHCCS received partment was named the school providing a variety of indi- capture the joy in our com- the Ronald McDonald House and friends. a three-year grant in excess of system’s October employee of vidualized services. munity. in Durham. $800,000 from the federal Carol the month.


 
           

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