We were — and are — in support of the county’s decision to revisit a decision to site a solid-waste transfer station at the current landfill on Eubanks Road. But there are still concerns as the new process to select a site gets started. As many of you are aware, when the landfill fills up…
Mental health reform 2.0
By Chris Fitzsimon The most encouraging news about the state’s sputtering mental health system might be that after several years of neglect, most state officials are finally paying a lot of attention to it: the secretary of Health and Human Services, legislative leaders, candidates for governor and other statewide offices, and even the current occupant…
Health insurance changes are sound policy
By Sen. Elizabeth Dole I would like to respond to criticisms in a June 5 op-ed by Adam Searing regarding my bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Although the president vetoed SCHIP legislation, Congress with my support extended the current program through March 2009, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss…
Letter: Thanks Trail Heads
A big shout out and thanks to the Trail Heads running club for their super effort in organizing the Philosophers Way Trail Run this past Saturday. What a well-run and fun event this was, I hope everyone had as much fun as I did! Hopefully, a lot of people have discovered the network of trails…
Letter: AG’s bad call
I regret the attorney general’s opinion to deny admission of undocumented students to the community college system. I believe it is wrong to deny children who did not choose to come here themselves and who have worked hard, as we urge all our children to do, from reaching their full potential and becoming contributing members…
UncommonGarden
The ArtsCenter is offering a one-day opportunity on Saturday, June 14, to visit a very unique garden melding art and nature. Designed by Rick Hermanson, the garden incorporates sculpture with water features, mosaics, a collection of Japanese Maples and more. All proceeds benefit The ArtsCenter. Tours will start every hour from 10 a.m. to 3…
OWASA public hearing
Board wants comment on rate raise The Orange Water and Sewer Authority will hold a public hearing tonight (Thursday) to allow customers to speak to the board of directors about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2009, which starts July 1 and includes a 24 percent increase in monthly water and sewer rates. The meeting…
Uncommon impressions
Entering The Uncommon Garden is like stepping into another world. Reality vanishes, and a magical, serene jungle takes its place. You won’t want to leave. The air is cool, and running water can be heard from all directions. Dead trees are transformed into sculptures, and Japanese maples grow at angles among cedars, ferns, pools, and…
Beauty and drama is where you find it!
By Ken Moore Another reflection on catalpas! Remember the Northern and Southern Catalpas? The taller, northern one flowers earlier than the broader, southern one. Last week, some of you may have inspected the southern one finishing its flowering, overhanging Weaver Street in Carrboro. Now the bigger, broader specimen set back on the cool green yard…
‘The Butler’ waits on town
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen have set a public hearing for June 24 to review a plan for a five-story condominium and office complex on the site of Butler’s Garage, behind The ArtsCenter and Cat’s Cradle. The proposal for the project — dubbed ‘The Butler’ — includes 57 condominiums and…
Recently: Running with a story
By Valarie Schwartz After writing a story yesterday about Scott Adams’ quest to run across North Carolina, I hardly slept last night. Phantom aches in my lower torso kept waking me up, making me wonder if I shouldn’t be encouraging him in my writing to just run as far as Chapel Hill and the arms…
F&F Auto planning to reopen
by Jack Carley Staff Writer After a fire shut down the business last November, F&F Automotive is on its way to a reopening. Owner Cleveland “Cleve†Fogleman said there is a lot of work to be done, but hopes to reopen in September. “It’s been a big nightmare,†he said, “but the worst part is…
School board to pick new school site
Staff recommends Northside locale by Susan Dickson Staff Writer For the first time since the 1960s, elementary school students could return to class at the site of the segregated Northside Elementary School in downtown Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education will consider two sites — one in the Northside neighborhood and…
Arts Calendar: 06/05/08
Carrboro The ArtsCenter Center Gallery: Mexico Lindo—painting and collage by Sarah Dougherty East End Gallery: Bone Dry—photography by Geneva Sophia The Beehive Salon Figurative and abstract works—watercolors and acrylics by C. David Cabrera Caffe Driade Collage by Elizabeth Bunch—using found objects, images and sounds from local and global explorations
Music Calendar: 06/05/08
Thursday June 5 Blue Bayou Club: Lisa Kyle 8:30pm Cat’s Cradle: Adrian Belew 7:30pm $20 The Cave: Early: Songslinger showcase with John Howie Jr. Late: Mikal Evans, Tain Collins Band General Store Café: Jazz w/ Bernie Petaway Trio 8pm Local 506: Jeremy Enigk, Damien Jurado 8:45pm $16 Nightlight: Embarassing Fruits, Prabir & The Substitutes, Nightstick…