March 2008

Rain makes a dent

Some good news: our drought is only "extreme" now! The rain is is barely, slightly, kind of starting to catch us up.

Durham, Orange, Chatham, Person and Granville counties are now listed as being in "extreme" drought, the fourth highest of five drought classifications used by the state. The five area counties had been listed in the worst drought classification, "exceptional," for months.

- herladsun.com: Rain lowers drought category, 3/14/08

But don't stop conserving. We've got a long way to go, and OWASA's surcharges will still kick in on Monday as planned.

Counterprotest

The Westboro Baptist Church is being called upon to protest at Eve Carson's memorial service tomorrow afternoon at the Dean Dome. A friend of mine who usually rides with the Patriot Guard says that he'll be counterprotesting Phelps' crew tomorrow afternoon, and all are welcome to join him. I'm a UNC alum and considering going to the service, if not also the counterprotest.

Location: 

Smith Center

Rogers Road is not out of the woods

Yesterday's Chapel Hill News discussed the possibility of constructing a new elementary school in the Rogers Road neighborhood as if it would bring an instant end to the problems this neighborhood has had for decades of living next to the landfill. While the schools' ability to pay for the extension of sewer to this area would be a tremendous benefit, it's not like sewer acess is the only challenge facing the Rogers Road area.

Women for Neal -- NEW TIME

From Emily Batchelder (batcheldere@gmail.com), with the Neal campaign:

 

Hey y'all,
Just a final reminder that the Women for Neal Meet & Greet is this Tuesday, March 18th from 7-9pm at the Station at Southern Rail in downtown Carrboro (see below for details and directions). Out of respect for Eve Carson's memorial service, and to accommodate those wishing to attend, we've pushed our event back an hour to begin at 7pm.
I've tried to incorporate as many of your issues as possible into the agenda for Jim and I hope he has a chance to speak with you about all of them, but please understand that in the interest of time, we've primarily stuck to issues surrounding reproductive health and rights.
Also, please note that all ages are welcome to attend, those purchasing alcoholic beverages will only be carded at the bar. I also ask that in order to facilitate everyone comfortably, you please RSVP by replying to this email with approximately how many guests you will be attending with. Also, I know a lot of you forwarded this email on (thank you, thank you, thank you!), so could you please forward this email with the time change along, as well?
I still welcome any questions or concerns you may have and look forward to seeing you all there!
Thanks so much!
Cheers,
Emily

 

Date: 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 3:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 

The Station at Southern Rail, next to Carr Mill, Weaver St, Carrboro

New Priorities Vigil

Tomorrow is the FIFTH anniversary of the Iraq War! MoveOn.org is organizing vigils across the country. Here's ours...

We will be meeting on the fifth anniversary of our misguided invasion of Iraq to honor and mourn the great loss this senseless war has meant for the families of our service men and women and the loss of resource our government could have used for humanitarian or economic purposes.

Address: 179 E. Franklin St., in front of the post office building (across from campus) (Map)
Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Directions: 179 E. Franklin St., across from campus and in front of the post office (near intersection with Henderson). There is parking available on Franklin and some side streets with out charge after 6pm I believe. There are also a couple of parking garages on Rosemary and the planetarium parking lot are available but may still charge.
Host: Sarah Nixon

 

Date: 

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 

Peace and Justice Plaza at Franklin Street Post Office

Ordinance Writing is Expensive and Getting More So!

Daniel Goldberg wrote in this morning's CHH about the decision by the Chapel Hill Town Council to devote not to exceed $10,000 more for a consultant to help write the Inclusionary Zoning ordinance.

Brackets, y'all

Last year there was some interest in having a tournament pool here on OrangePolitics. Since all of the online pools require registration, I figured we might was well use Facebook, where many of us already have accounts. (I also couldn't find a site that includes the women's tournament, please send me links if you know of one.)

So without further ado, I give you: The Official OrangePolitics B-ball Pool! You have to pick your teams before the first game starts on Thursday, so don't delay. To join, send me a message via Facebook and you will get an invitation.

Forum to address land transfer tax

What: forum to discuss land transfer tax

When: Thursday 7:30pm

Where: Homestead Community Center, 600 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill

Who: Seven Orange County Democratic precinct committees plus Sen. Ellie Kinnard, Orange County Commissioner Mike Nelson and Kara Milonzi, assistant professor of public law at UNC

More info: Sally Crumbaugh at 968-8587 or scrumbaugh@infohandler.com or Stan Cheren at 942-9493 or stan@ranchopark.com

 

Citizens for Schools and Parks organizational meeting

Next week a group of Orange County residents will be organizing Citizens for Schools and Parks to advocate for passing the real estate transfer tax in Orange County.  This group will be ad-hoc and will dissolve after this May's vote on the issue.
 
If you are concerned about school, park and open space funding in Orange County and want to help pass this referendum, then please come to this meeting.  If you cannot come, then please email Mark_Chilton@hotmail.com to let us know how you can help.
 
BE THERE: Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Carrboro Town Hall in Room 100.

Citizens for Schools and Parks Meeting

Next week we will be organizing a committee to be called Citizens for Schools and Parks to advocate for passing the real estate transfer tax in Orange County.  This group will be ad-hoc and will dissolve after this May's vote on the issue.
 
If you are concerned about school, park and open space funding in Orange County and want to help pass this referendum, then please come to this meeting.  If you cannot come, then please email Mark_Chilton@hotmail.com to let us know how you can help.

Date: 

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 3:30pm

Location: 

Carrboro Town Hall in Room 100

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