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Family conflict class

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

The Family Advocacy Network, a program of the Mental Health Association in Orange County, will offer “Communication & Conflict Resolution Basics for Families” this Saturday from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Email julie at mhaorangeco.org to pre-register for this free workshop, or call 942.8083, ext….

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Benefit poetry reading

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County presents “Readings & Songs in the Key of Life: Pat Jobe and Gary Phillips, Poems by the Sacrificial Poets” this Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The event is free, though donations will be greatly appreciated. Books will…

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The Eater: Kumquats, barbecue and Aidells

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Kumquats and so on Nothing like the first burst of really warm weather to get this bear out of the cave and in search of food. Springlike feasting was to be found Saturday at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market, as were a lot of the citizenry. Plenty to be had, but what stopped The Eater in…

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Sustainable business talk

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Jonathan Estes, CEO of Strategic Measures Inc. and author of Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry and Make Money, will discuss sustainable business strategies in a down economy on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Koury Auditorium at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Following the discussion, Estes will sign books…

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White Pines tour

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Botanist Harry LeGrand of the N.C. Natural Heritage Program will lead a tour of the Lee County White Pines region on March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The tract, which is not accessible by the general public, features soapstone outcrops and a mature forest along the Deep River. For more information or to…

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Letter from the Editor: Ready to consider a county income tax?

Posted on March 12, 2009March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross Much has been made of the Orange County tax revolt, but few suggestions in the way of real reform have come out of it. A couple of weeks ago, we asked in all sincerity for those who think the county government is wasting money to point out just what programs and services…

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Chapel Hill going gung ho for density

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Julie McClintock Citizens are reacting strongly to recent high-rise redevelopments and possible future approvals throughout our vanishing village. East 54, Greenbridge, Grove Park and Woodmont are approved, while Glen Lennox and the Altmueller property are on the horizon. Each is proposing high-rise-intensive (i.e., dense) new or redevelopment of cherished space. If this trend continues,…

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Time to speak out

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Ellie Kinnaird It is time to speak out against the hostility and outrageous treatment of undocumented people in our state – such that has not been seen since the Jim Crow days. We strive to be a better people than this, but unfortunately repeat this disgraceful conduct every generation. How can we forget the…

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Orange County revaluation

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Laura Blackmon Orange County is a great place to live in part because we have a progressive government that constantly attempts to balance service imperatives; the desire to promote education, equity and environmental protection; and the very real burdens of taxation. Minimizing the impacts of property taxes, one of the very few revenue streams available…

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Corrections and Clarifications

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

William Gheen, president of Americans for Legal Immigration Political Action Committee, phoned last week to express his displeasure over our article on the clash between a Chatham County conservative group and organizations who support tougher immigration policies.

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SEPTA meeting

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) will meet on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carolina Center for Educational Excellence building on the Smith Middle School campus on Seawell School Road. Linda King-Thomas of Developmental Therapy Associates Inc. will discuss Sensory Integration Disorder and therapies used to treat it. SEPTA…

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Black history bowl

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sponsored the first annual Black History Knowledge Bowl at Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill to encourage student success and stimulate interest in African-American history among young people. Three Chapel Hill-Carrboro AVID Program teams – two from Culbreth Middle School and one from Phillips Middle School…

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Students to receive computers

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will present computers to 40 students today (Thursday) as part of Computer Awards Day. The computers will be presented at an event at East Chapel Hill High School from 4 to 8 p.m. Over the past year, the school district’s Community Connection Program has partnered with the Kramden Institute of Durham…

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CHS spaghetti dinner

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

The second annual Carrboro High School Spaghetti Dinner will be held on March 28. The event is sponsored by the Carrboro High Athletic Booster Club. Tickets are available from Carrboro High athletes or through the Carrboro High Athletic Office, 918-2200, ext. 2502.

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Phillips MathCounts team advances

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

The Phillips Middle School MathCounts team placed third in regional competition and advanced to the state competition on March 20. Eighth-grader Yu Wang finished second as an individual, seventh-grader Koya Osada finished 12th, eighth-grader Alex Kelly finished 17th and eighth-grader Maggie Zing finished 39th. The team is coached by Marsha O’Neal.

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