Editor’s note: We neglected to run this letter from our friend Roland Giduz in time for Hillsborough’s Hog Day festival, but its message is still clear. Here it is — with apologies for the delay. It should be Hogg day Everybody is happy about the occasion of the 25th annual Hog Day on June 15…
Author: Staff
Fun’s over; budget’s adopted
By Barry Jacobs The deed is done. The fun is over. The Orange County budget has been adopted for the fiscal year that started on July 1. OK, I’m exaggerating — the budget process is not fun. Balancing competing interests and demands within perpetual financial constraints is challenging and bracing, but not most folks’ idea…
Diagnosis: A “sick†system of health care
By Anthony Fleg As Sicko, Michael Moore’s new “comedy about 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on Earth†prepares to open in a few days, I am more and more convinced that our current health care system is truly sick, overrun with profit motives that are like aggressive cancers, waiting…
This book’s a steal
By Erica Eisdorfer My colleague at the Bull’s Head read The Pesthouse by the novelist Jim Crace and really loved it. We often appreciate the same sorts of books, so armed with her advice I took it home, where my husband, as is his wont, snatched it away and wouldn’t let me have it back….
Obituary – Dr. Randall Williams Evans
Dr. Randall Williams Evans, 51, died unexpectedly on July 6 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC, surrounded by family and many friends who will miss him dearly. Randy was born to Robert B. and Elizabeth N. Evans on September 1, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN. Growing up in Atlanta, Randy attended Christ the King School…
Obituary – Lowry Matthews Betts
Lowry Matthews Betts, 76, died peacefully at his home, Araby Farm, near Pittsboro on Monday, July 9, 2007. A native of Columbia, SC, he was born September 20, 1930, the third of four sons of Erskine Moore Betts and Ellen Dendy Betts, who predeceased him. He attended the Columbia public schools and graduated from the…
Obituary – Gary Hunter Williams
Gary Hunter Williams, 46, of Chapel Hill, born July 28, 1960, fought tremendously throughout his battle with colon cancer for 23 months. Gary lost his battle and was called home on July 7, 2007 at Durham Regional Hospital. Gary was a 1978 graduate of Chapel Hill School and went on to graduate from Vance Granville…
Arts Calendar – 7/12/07
Mixed Media show for Leslie Goodrich of Madison County, NC. Leslie’s pieces are made from wood, paint, metal, found objects and recycled goods. Art & Museums BIRDS, BATS & BOTANICALS – scratchboards by Renee Seaman Treml. Through Jul 30. Nested, 338-8023, www.nestedhome.com COOPERATIVE GALLERY CREATED & OWNED BY LOCAL ARTISTS – featuring original painting, photography,…
Community Calendar – 7/12/07
Seniors/Wellness Program ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS – A University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by local health experts on a variety of topics. Orange County residents age 55 and older. Free. 3rd Wed of every month. 968-2073. Groups DURHAM-ORANGE QUILTERS’ GUILD – Mon,…
10 by 10 starts Thursday
 The ten-minute theater short Back Roads, written by Stephanie Walker and directed by Jill Greeson, tells a story of a car trip gone wrong. The ArtsCenter will present the sixth annual 10 by 10 theater festival, July 12-22. The festival features ten theatrical shorts each ten minutes long. Ten actors from Triangle companies will…
Music Calendar – 7/12/07
Richard Buckner will perform at the Cat’s Cradle on Sunday, July 15th at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 The Cave: Early: Dollface. Late: The Proclivities, The Bee Team. Local 506: Pela, Hammer No More the Fingers. 10pm. $8 Weaver Street Market: Milagro Saints. 6pm Friday, July 13 Cat’s Cradle: Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands….
Pennzoil, Pepsi Cola and the NASCAR pulpit
Local writer and theologian L.D. Russell explores his devotion to NASCAR. By Taylor Sisk Staff Writer One of L.D. Russell’s earliest memories is of the smell of grease on his granddad’s coveralls. A mechanic by trade and Fireball Roberts fan by inclination, it was Russell’s grandfather who took him, at age 8, to his very…
Fourth of July, Carrboro style
Emily Kaplan and Francesca Dell’Ova work on a mural at the Town Commons. Photos by Kirk Ross Photos and story by Kirk Ross It was standing room only in the misting tent — a welcome place for young and old who made the trek to the Town Commons for the Carrboro Fourth of July Celebration….
Chilton to run again
All three Orange Co. mayors say they’ll seek re-election By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton said he intends to seek another term, joining Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy and Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens in bids for re-election. In an interview Tuesday, Chilton said he will likely file around noon on Friday, the…
What’s the buzz about bees?
Joe Flowers, a researcher at North Carolina State University, describes the inside of a hive at a recent demonstation at Weaver Street Market. Photo by Kirk Ross By Susan Dickson Staff Writer As the number of honeybee hives around the world steadily declines, farmers, beekeepers and scientists are trying to spread the word about the…