By Tom High Any citizen driving Smith Level Road has probably noted the scores of pedestrians crossing the road at the BPW Club Road intersection after being dropped off at the bus stop. It’s bad enough for them currently, and that’s with only having to cross three lanes of traffic. Imagine what it will be…
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Poverty and struggles in school
By Chris Fitzsimon Despite what we are told is a healthy economy and relatively low unemployment rates, the percentage of poor students in public schools is on the rise in North Carolina and the South. It is yet another reminder that helping poor families remains the most important education reform. A report released this week…
Letters: 11/1/07
Chatham County touch-screen voting Many Chatham County voters are deeply concerned about the reliability of the new touch-screen computer voting machines that are to be used in the upcoming election in Chatham County. Ensuring accurate voting is a non-partisan issue. At the most recent meeting of the Chatham County Board of Elections, a meeting required…
For the Record: 11/1/07
Vote like you mean it Here’s your chance to be different, to not be just part of the pack. Tuesday is your day to prove you’re a maverick. Come next year, everyone’s going to be headed to the polls. This year, nothing says cutting edge like an “I Voted†sticker. Seriously, it’s sad that an…
Candidate Endorsement Letters: School Board
Supporting Wallach Gary Wallach will make an outstanding advocate for all of our children. Some of his advocacy efforts have found their way into the news and onto the web, including his defense against teacher assistant and gifted specialist cuts in 2005 and his challenge of the fairness of the latest redistricting plan. And of…
Candidate Endorsement Letters: Chapel Hill
Supporting Hill I believe Cam Hill to be the choice for re-election to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Cam, a Chapel Hill native, has shown himself to be the people’s representative (all the people) through his record during his first four years on the council. He does not allow himself to be influenced by special…
Candidate Endorsement Letters: Carrboro
Supporting Cook, Ryan We have a choice in this upcoming election for positive change for Carrboro. That is why we support Katrina Ryan and Sharon Cook for aldermen. Katrina and Sharon will protect Carrboro’s identity while promoting sane and reasonable growth. Preservation of our natural environment and the safety of our communities are important issues…
CHCCS Board of Education candidate: Gary Wallach
 Age: 65 Kids: An 11-year-old who attends Frank Porter Graham Profession: Semi-retired not-for-profit consultant Education: Master of Social Work in administration from Fordham University, Master of Journalism in marketing and advertising from Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts in radio and television from Arizona State University
CHCCS Board of Education candidate: Annetta Streater
 Age: 43 Kids: 12-year-old son who attends Culbreth Middle School and a 20-month-old daughter Profession: Registered dental hygienist, clinical practitioner and part-time educator Education: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from UNC
CHCCS Board of Education candidate: Mike Kelley
 Age: 47 Kids: Four children, ages 10, 12, 14 and 20, who attend Rashkis Elementary School, Phillips Middle School, East Chapel Hill High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Profession: Physician scientist at Duke University and the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Education: Associate’s degree from Monroe County Community College, Bachelor of Science…
CHCCS Board of Education candidate: Mia Burroughs
Age: 45 Kids: Two daughters, 11 and 15, who attend Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School Profession: Freelance grant writer Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from Duke University
Reading signed and aha moments
By Valarie Schwartz While many of us look down at the ground to keep from tripping, some find signs when they look down. Ernest Dollar had a big decision to make in March. He had job offers from two places where he wanted to work. “My dream job as site manager at Bennett Place was…
CHCCS Board of Education candidate: Jamezetta Bedford
Age: 49 Kids: A 22-year-old son who attends UNC Medical School, a 16-year-old son who attends East Chapel Hill High School and a 20-year-old daughter who lives in a group home for autistic children and attends school in Granville County Profession: CPA with William H. Bunch, CPA, PA Education: Master of Accounting from UNC, Bachelor…
Coaches’ Reports: 11/1/07
Culbreth Middle Boys’ Soccer (via Kevin Dixon) The Culbreth boys soccer team avenged last year’s first round tournament loss with a 3-1 victory over Stanford yesterday. Sam Brighton converted a penalty kick after Trey Deimler was taken down in the box for an early 1-0 lead. Man of the match Victor Zhang scored two magnificent…
Joe Herzenberg dies
Joe Herzenberg, longtime Chapel Hill Town Council member, Democratic Party stalwart, Greenways champion and an astute historian of local politics died today from complications of diabetes. He left this world, we are told, surrounded by friends. Details of memorials to follow. Update: Thread on OP: We’ll Miss You Joe