Rebekah L. Cowell If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a dozen times, “It just doesn’t feel like Christmas,†with a segue into the favorite topic, our un-seasonably warm weather. True, it doesn’t feel like December, even for the South. But for me, this is the best Christmas present the weather gods could bestow…
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Ganging up over gangs
Sarah Preston Recently, a number of North Carolina mayors came together to call for the state Senate to address the gang problems facing the state. The group complained that the General Assembly has not effectively handled the problem and said they will work to see the so-called “Street Gang Prevention Act†(a bill passed by…
Letters to the Editor: 12/20/07
Immigration flip-flop I noted that in last week’s Citizen, Sen. Ellie Kinnaird singled out Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee as saying, “We’re a better country than to punish children for what their parents did. We’re a better country than that.†However, by the time the Citizen went to press, Huckabee had changed his mind on…
Seasonal reasoning from aloft (and below)
By Valarie Schwartz A clan of turkey vultures came callin’ Sunday afternoon. Enjoying the cold, gusty, brilliant weather, the white undersides of their wings shone like aluminum with the waning sun glimmering upon them as dozens gathered overhead.
‘Nothing fancy’
Matt and Sheila planning to open Neal’s Deli By Kirk Ross Staff Writer From the intersection of Main and Greensboro, you’ll take the sidewalk along the east side and veer onto the ramp. Further down the sidewalk, there’ll also be a short flight of stairs to the porch and entryway. That how to get to…
Daniel Alexander Okun
Daniel Alexander Okun died Monday, December 10, in Chapel Hill, NC, of complications associated with leukemia. He was Kenan Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering and had served the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for over 50 years. Professor Okun was widely recognized for the engineering insight and passion he brought to protection…
Alta Duke Singletary
Alta Duke Singletary, 96, passed away at UNC Hospital on Sunday, December 16. 2007. She worked for UNC-Chapel Hill University as a secretary for the UNC Physical Education Department, retiring after 20 years of service. She was a member of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.Â
Music Calendar: 12/20/07
Thursday Dec 20 Blue Horn Lounge: Tain Collins. 9pm The Cave: Jim Watson’s 22nd Annual Christmas Show. 8:30pm. $5 Cat’s Cradle: Slick Rick with Connie Price & The Keystones, Percee P and DJ Haul. 9:30pm. RSVP. General Store Café: Tony Galiani Band. 8pm. Nightlight: Calico Haunts, Brandon Herndon, Gambling the Muse. 9:30pm. $5Â
Arts Calendar: 12/20/07
Carrboro Paintings by Stephanie Smith – Family rendering acrylic paintings. Through Dec 23, East End Gallery at The ArtsCenter. Artist’s reception: Fri, Dec 14, 6-9pm. 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org Paintings by Peg Bachenheimer and Catherine Carter – Through December at Provence Restaurant, 203 W Weaver St, Carrboro. www.pegbachenheimer.com Chinese Red Glazed Pottery…
Bubbling with enthusiasm
Photo by Kirk Ross. Smith Middle School students went all out for water conservation at last weekend’s holiday parade. Dressed in bathrobes and shower caps and blowing bubbles and carrying banners reminding the community to conserve, the students provided a good-natured reminder that the drought is far from over.
Plant a deciduous holly
By Ken Moore Last week I received a call: “Ken, where can I find a deciduous holly for my wife for Christmas?†This small native tree is not commonly found in nurseries, but this time I had a happy answer. Having recently dropped by the Carrboro Southern States to pick up the bow of 25…
Garbage collection, recycling adjusted for tinsel time
The Town of Carrboro and Orange County Recycling have adjusted their schedules for the holiday season. Town offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-26. There will be no garbage collection on these days. Garbage collection for businesses and households scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will…
Transfer station questions linger
Photo by Norman Barbee Sr. By Taylor Sisk Staff Writer This story is the fourth in a series that examines issues related to environmental justice and to the fight of the Rogers and Eubanks roads community to be relieved of what they allege to be an undue burden. To read the stories in this series…
UNC wants gas
The Board of County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to consider a proposal by UNC to use county landfill gas to power the university’s Carolina North development. Commissioners and county officials have said they would like to launch a possible gas-recovery project at the landfill as a way of reducing greenhouse gases. County staff last week…
Recently: Youth teaching the true prize of sustainability
By Valarie Schwartz  “What improvements would you like to see in your community with respect to environmental stewardship, social equity and economic prosperity?†The above question started a contagion of thought that, like the falling leaves, continues to rain upon our community. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber Foundation for a Sustainable Community posed the question as…