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Rashkis students win math awards

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Staff

Rashkis Elementary School student Albert Kim received the George Lenchner Medallion from the Math Olympiads, a nonprofit public foundation devoted to engaging children in creative problem-solving activities. Kim, a fifth-grade student, received the award for his perfect score on all Math Olympiad contests this year. He was one of only 46 children out of 90,000…

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Students represent AVID

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Staff

Students from Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools recently represented the Chapel Hill-Carrboro AVID Program at the first annual AVID Day at the General Assembly in Raleigh. Chapel Hill High senior Lateshea Farrington, East Chapel Hill High senior Jonathan Smith, Carrboro High sophomore Ben Rose and Culbreth MIddle eighth-grader Arianna Jacobs met with members of the General Assembly…

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Dual-language info session

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Staff

Frank Porter Graham Elementary School will host an information session about their Spanish-English Dual-Language Program on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Participants will learn about the curriculum and daily schedule, meet the teachers, meet parents of other students in the program and register for the program. Translation and childcare will be provided.

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ECHHS Rising Senior Parent Night

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Staff

East Chapel Hill High School will hold Rising Senior Parent Night on Monday at 7 p.m. in the East Chapel Hill High Media Center. The counseling department will discuss the college-application process, specifically how counselors deal with recommendations and forms, match schools, the college admissions process and managing the process and anxiety.

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Phillips nurse receives award

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Staff

Edwina Zagami, school nurse at Phillips Middle School, has been named Preceptor of the Year for 2008-09 for the UNC School of Nursing Undergraduate Program. The award recognizes her “years and hours of clinical preceptor work.” She will receive a certificate and a $200 professional development award.

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School Lunch menus

Posted on May 14, 2009May 14, 2009 by Staff

Elementary Friday — Spaghetti & Meat Sauce w/Garlic Bread; Corn Dog; California Mixed Vegetables; Corn on the Cobb; Banana Pudding Monday — Hamburger on a Bun; Fish Nuggets w/Wheat Roll; Lettuce & Tomato Salad; Tater Tots; Peas & Carrots; Apple Halves Tuesday — Three-Cheese Baked Rotini w/Garlic Bread; Chicken Fajitas w/Salsa & Sour Cream; “Fun…

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Anoop Day

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Staff

Mayor Kevin Foy and the Chapel Hill Town Council declared May 4th Anoop Day in Chapel Hill and presented a key to the town and a proclamation to Anoop Desai, a Chapel Hill native and “American Idol” finalist. Desai attended the council meeting Monday night accompanied by his parents, family members and a packed house…

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Grads to walk Sunday

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

The 2008-2009 academic year officially comes to a close this weekend as thousands of students and family members gather for Carolina graduation ceremonies and festivities. Commencement is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Kenan Stadium, and this year the ceremony will be streamed live on the university’s website.

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Debt concerns could delay, alter projects

Posted on May 7, 2009May 7, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross and Susan Dickson Staff Writers Shifting budget numbers at the state and local level could result in a delay in construction of a new elementary school in the Northside neighborhood. After the latest round of financing, Orange County is close to its self-imposed debt ceiling that keeps debt service at or below…

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Chatham liquor law approved

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer Chatham County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would allow mixed-drink sales in the county, a move that supporters say will boost the local economy. Unofficial results show that 5,073, or 65 percent, of those who went to the polls voted “yes,” while 2,710, or 35 percent, voted “no.”

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Carrboro greenways planning takes shape

Posted on May 7, 2009May 7, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Transportation around Carrboro could become a little more environmentally friendly within the next few years as greenways along Morgan and Bolin creeks begin to take shape. Barring unforeseen delays conceptual plans of greenways along both creeks could be finished by the end of this year, according to town transportation planner…

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Aldermen approve Home Program funding

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve plans for the town’s Home Program funds. Home Program funds are allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with 25 percent matched by Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Orange County. The program was established to provide…

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Students file complaint against campus police

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

A UNC student group has filed a formal complaint with the UNC Department of Public Safety. The group, the UNC Protesters Defense Committee, claims DPS “has failed to serve and protect the university community” and has “created a chilling effect that suppresses student activism and free expression on campus” by “attacking, intimidating and arresting protesters,”…

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Fertilizer workshop

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

Staff from the Orange County office of the Cooperative Extension Service will lead a workshop on fertilizer application on May 13 at 7 p.m. at Carrboro Town Hall. Staff will focus on residential and commercial landscapes, including lawn and turf, landscaped areas and pasture. The town is considering an amendment that would require residents applying…

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Mock crash today

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Staff

The Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department will conduct a mock car crash at Carrboro High School today (Thursday). The crash will provide students with a real-life experience of a car crash resulting from drinking and driving. Several crash victims will be transported to the hospital, while others will be taken to the morgue. In addition, one student…

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