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Correction

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

The dates for the Paperhand Puppet Intervention show “I am an Insect” were reported incorrectly in last week’s MILL. The correct dates are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 8 to Sept. 7 at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill and then at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12…

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2ndFriday Artwalk

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

It’s that time again — put on some walking shoes and get the right side of your brain warmed up for some inspiration! The 2ndFriday Artwalk is a monthly stroll and celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. Galleries, museums and businesses will throw open their doors to the…

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In the Galleries

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Carrboro The ArtsCenter Center Gallery: “Making the grass greener — 59 days” by Jenifer Padilla. Aug. 3-30, reception Aug. 8 6-9pm East End Gallery “From Saratov, with Love” by Oleg Lulin. July 29 – Aug. 30, reception Aug. 8 6-9pm The Beehive Salon New and old works by welder Callie Werner Caffe Driade Works by…

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Community Brief: Back to School Bash

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

This year’s Back to School Bash wants to fill the book bags of over 100 less-fortunate kindergarten through 12th grade students with school supplies — and they’re going to need help. The bash is planned for Aug. 9 from 12:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the Chapel Hill Faith Tabernacle at 800 Rogers Rd.

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Community Brief: Belgian exchange

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teachers Robin McMahon and Kathleen Rhodes recently traveled to Belgium for the National French Teachers Conference. McMahon, a teacher at Smith Middle School, and her Belgian Exchange colleague, Jean-Claude Labeye presented a session on creating successful exchange programs.

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Community Brief: Co-rec Softball

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks 208 Fall Softball Standings are as follows. 1. 300 East Main Street 3-0 2. Cliff’s Meat Market/T-Roy’s Towing 3-0 3. Ghost Riders 3-0 4. Cozart-Seagroves 2-1 5. Armadillo Grill 1-2 6. Bread & Butter 0-1 7. Fearrington 1-2 8. Pink Floyd 1-2 9. Sluggers of Catan 0-3 10. Toof Haus…

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Community Brief: Radio race talk

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Carrboro’s Community Radio, WCOM 103.5 FM, will host a program from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday entitled “Carrboro talks about race.” The program will start a dialog about race relations in Carrboro and will discuss potential problems and solutions. Listeners are welcome to visit the station or call in at 929-9601. For more information,…

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Community Brief: Chatham park grant

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department won a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to build a multi-purpose county park in the northeastern part of the county. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners matched the funds. The 66-acre park will be off Big Woods Road. Construction will probably start in 2009…

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Community Brief: Native American welcome

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

The UNC American Indian Center will host “a Welcome Extravaganza” for the Carolina American Indian Community and Friends on the lawn of Abernethy Hall, at South Columbia and Cameron at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 21. The public is invited. Live music by Willie Lowery, Rebekah Revels, native students and a drum group is scheduled, along…

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Community Brief: Hoop Jam

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

The Hoop Path Tribe of Carrboro will host a free hoop jam on World Hoop Day (August 8, for those not in the hoop loop) at the Carrboro Town Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free hoops will be given to early birds under 12! Community hoops will be made available for adults and…

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Community Brief: CHS Trainers

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Carrboro High School is accepting applications for the positions of head and assistant trainers. Candidates must be NATA certified. Please contact CHS athletic director April Ross at 918-2200 ext 25023 for details and an application.

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Gene Roberts never got too big for his britches

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Jock Lauterer Everyone needs a hero. Gene Roberts is mine. Arguably the most decorated living Tar Heel journalist, the 75-year-old Roberts started small before becoming a national figure. But even when he reached the top, he never turned into what my mama used to call “Mr. Big Britches” — never forgetting or denigrating his humble…

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Letter: Headline misleading

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

As a tenant at Abbey Court, I appreciate the stories you have published about tenant-management conflicts in my neighborhood. However, the headline of your most recent story (“Abbey Court ownership says towing policy eased,” July 31, 2008) is somewhat misleading: It is not the towing policy that Mr. Ken Lucas claims to have relaxed, but…

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Business subsidies: Expansion with no new accountability

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Staff

Elaine Mejia During the mad rush that was the last few weeks of the recently adjourned legislative session, one bill was passed easily and quietly that should have drawn dissent and jeers. Lawmakers quietly and overwhelmingly continued their policy of aggressively pursuing large corporations by offering them tens of millions of dollars to expand in…

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Reviving a failed health care proposal

Posted on August 7, 2008August 7, 2008 by Staff

Adam Searing Pat McCrory, Republican candidate for governor, is proposing health reforms that he says would help implement his belief that all North Carolinians deserve “affordable, high quality health care.” The goal is admirable, although it’s hard to find a politician anywhere these days who thinks our health system is fine and people should keep…

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