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Recently: Visitors of the wild

Posted on October 11, 2007October 11, 2007 by Staff

 By Valarie Schwartz A call from Mel Rashkis in June was my first knowledge of Arthur Clark. The men had become acquainted at the Cedars of Chapel Hill, where each resides. Mel thought I’d want to know about his peer, soon to leave on another trip to the Arctic. Clark, 85, has trekked through the…

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The Mill: 10/11/07

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

Nothing like a brisk walk, and it looks like that might be a possibility on Friday around ArtWalk time. Daytime highs Friday are predicted to remain below 70 degrees and temps could plunge to below 60 by the time art wanderers complete their rounds at the 6 to 9 p.m. event. (The northernly acclimated may…

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Arts Calendar: 10/11/07

Posted on October 11, 2007October 11, 2007 by Staff

Carrboro 2nd Friday Artwalk – Come out and view a large variety of artwork while socializing with fellow art lovers. Free admission, live music and other art related entertainment. Next event is coming up on Fri, Oct 12, from 6-9pm. For more info, visit 2ndfridayartwalk.com. 4 More Years, 1.20.05-1.20.09, A Chronicle in Cranes – Installation…

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Music Calendar: 10/11/07

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

Thursday Oct 11 Blue Horn Lounge: Blue Diablo. 9pm Cat’s Cradle: Dave Barnes and Matt Wertz, Gabe Dixon. 8pm. $16 The Cave: Early: WCOM Acoustic Fest w/ Shannon O’Connor, Plan B, Grimball & Long. Late: The Walkers General Store Café: Jazz with Club Boheme. 8pm Local 506: Caribou, Born Ruffians. 9pm. $10 Reservoir: Hallelujah the…

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News brief: Mental health documentary premiere

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Nothing to Hide Mental Health Coalition will host the premiere showing of a new documentary, Brushes With Life: Art, Artists and Mental Illness, on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at the Century Center in Carrboro. It’s the story of an art gallery that solely exhibits the work of those with schizophrenia and other…

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News brief: County tax committee

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Board of County Commissioners indicated on Tuesday that they will create an advisory committee to educate the public regarding local tax option referendums that will be put on the May 2008 ballot. In this year’s state budget, the Legislature gave counties the option of a 0.4 percent land transfer tax or a quarter-cent sales…

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News brief: Breaking and entering

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Carrboro Police Department has charged Aaron Michael Fricke, 20, with several counts of breaking and entering and larceny. The incidents occurred between the end of July and the end of September, mostly to residences in northern Carrboro. Several property owners had recorded serial numbers for many of the stolen items, which assisted the investigation….

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News brief: Energy forum

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

“How can we meet our growing energy needs and be good stewards of the environment?” “How can individuals and institutions become more energy efficient?” A public forum called “Your Energy Future in North Carolina” will discuss these questions at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 in the assembly hall at Carol Woods Retirement Community. Director of…

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Glenwood’s Amy Rickard named Principal of the Year

Posted on October 11, 2007October 11, 2007 by Staff

Amy Rickard, principal of Glenwood Elementary and future principal of the new elementary school, has been named Principal of the Year for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Rickard will begin her work planning for the new elementary school on November 1. The school is under construction at the intersection of Dromoland and Eubanks roads and is…

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School brief: Best buses

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Department of Transportation was named the district’s employee of the month last week. The district’s transportation department was recently recognized as the best in the state when compared against 114 other districts in North Carolina. The department has the shortest bus routes in the state, with an average ride time…

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School brief: CHS concert

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Carrboro High School women’s ensemble, chamber choir and string orchestra will perform at the Carrboro High Arts Department’s inaugural concert on October 14. The groups will perform a wide variety of music, from gentle lullabies from the British countryside to high-speed ragas from India and Brazilian dance music. The concert will be held at…

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School brief: McDougle Fall Fest

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The McDougle Elementary PTA will host a Fall Festival on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The festival will feature potato sack races, miniature golf, a cake walk, craft tables and more. In addition, a French bistro will offer cookies, cakes and other baked goods, while lunch food will be available in the cafeteria….

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School brief: BoE Forum

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The PTA Council and the League of Women Voters will host a Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education candidate forum on October 15. All five candidates for the board plan to attend the forum. Members of the public may submit questions at the forum or in advance using a form available at www.ptacouncil.com. The forum will…

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School brief: Azalea celebration

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

Smith Middle School has been selected by NC Beautiful to take part in the 22nd annual Azalea Celebration. The school will receive 20 azalea bushes to be used in its 2007 beautification projects. NC Beautiful’s Azalea Celebration rewards state community groups for improving their communities through creative landscape projects. The sixth-grade science classes will plant…

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Community Brief: Recreational classes

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Staff

The Recreation and Parks Department is offering several classes at the Century Center. Female Self-Defense Training, October 20 and 27. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 13-65. $80 Parent-Child Yoga, from October 30 to December 4. 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 3-5 and parent. $42 Children’s Yoga, from October 30 to December 4. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. $42 Drawing, from…

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