4The Daily Tar Heel Thursday, March 17, 1988 Local officials form paoel to address commomi cooceiros By AMY WEISNER Staff Writer Elected officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County are forming a joint planning group to discuss specific issues, such as water supply, land use, impact fees and tax revenues, that all three governments face. For some time the three govern ments have been talking about coordinating planning issues and policy decisions," said Beverly Kawalec, assistant to Chapel Hill Mayor Jonathan Howes. MWee already been meeting over the past few months, but we decided it must be formalized.' Two board members and the mayor (or the chairman of the board of commissioners, in Orange Coun ty's case) from each government body will convene two or three times each year to discuss general issues and then set up smaller subcommittees to focus on specific interests. Cross-jurisdiction decisions, which affect more than one city or county, have caused some heated debates in the past year. "In one case the question of water supply and quality there was yelling and screaming and some people even walked out," said Orange County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Shirley Marshall "As different views became heated, a need for this group became evident." Carrboro Mayor Eleanor Kin- naird, Chapel Hill Mayor Jonathan Howes and MarshaU met for the first time in December to discuss the controversial issue of impact fees. Kinnaird said these fees apply when new areas are being developed. They must be charged to provide for the necessary police and fire protec tion, she said. Because conflicting fees would affect the distribution of new devel opment, the leaders formed this intergovernmental cooperative pro gram, she said. The smaller subcommittees will most likely not be permanent groups, but will meet until a specific issue is resolved. Some groups such as transportation, however, will operate year-round. Marshall said, "When we met in January to discuss the water supply problems it became obvious that we weren't going to get the answers we wanted because there were too many people and too much information." Although the towns and Orange County have not all officially approved the proposal, all three have informally agreed. They have also indicated a desire to include two representatives from Hillsborough. Kinnaird said she believes the board will be approved before the N.C. General Assembly meets in June. Week to celebrate American Dodiao culture By BRENDA CAMPBELL Staff Writer An all-day festival, speakers and a film will mark the Carolina Indian Circle's commemoration of American Indian Culture Week March 21-26. "The celebration of this week has been around for five or six years," Cedric Woods, co-chairman of the event's organizing committee, said. "That is how long the Carolina Indian Circle has been around." culture," he said. "It helps us show that we are concerned about the issues that affect us. "It also helps us show that we are still visible on campus and that we are a diverse group of students." American Indian activist Vernon Bellecourt will start off the week as the keynote speaker. Julian Pierce, a candidate for District 16 judge will speak Tuesday The week helps us celebrate , our night about the justice system and the recent hostage situation in Lumber- athletes with awards and scholar ton, Woods said. ships," Woods said. "This is one way "We wanted to bring a local focus to recognize Indian students and their to the week which would help stu- achievements." GOLD CONNECTION'S EMM 7U U 1 13 off selected items 1 1 97 COLD 128 E. Franklin St I Athletic Cutl Suits Itf iS I 1 -0. iiilHij by Botany '500' 19990 Our Regular g39500 Tropical weight wool blends in single-breasted traditional styling. 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The committee will hold an achievement awards reception Friday An American Indian cultural festival : Saturday on Ehringhaus Field will mark the end of the week. Fifty Indian dancers will demon strate Indian dance and participate in a dance competition, Woods said. "There will also be Indian foods and crafts that will be displayed," he said. "The festival is open to everyone." "We hope these events will show we are still proud of our traditions and our heritage. We want to dem onstrate what it means to be an Indian," Woods said. This week's celebration is a reflec- to honor outstanding achievement by tion of the Indian Heritage Week in Indian students. "At the ceremony, we will honor Indian students who are scholars and September which is a statewide recognition of American Indians' contributions to society. Delegate Commitments Delegate counts among the Democratic candidates changed again after the Illinois primaries Tuesday, amid speculation that there will be no first-ballot winner at the June convention: Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis: 0 won Tuesday, 460 total Mo. Rep. Richard Gephardt 0 won Tuesday, 143 total Tenn. Sen. Albert Gore Jr.: 0 won Tuesday, 348 total The Rev. Jesse Jackson: 37 won Tuesday, 431 total III. Sen. Paul Simon: 136 won Tuesday, 172 total Others, uncommitted: 0 won Tuesday, 260 total Needed to nominate: 2,082 The Republican count showed much less volatility, indicating one clear leader after Super Tuesday and Illinois: Vice President George Bush: 66 won Tuesday, 771 total Kan. Sen. Robert Dole: 16 won Tuesday, 179 total Pat Robertson: o won Tuesday, 17 total Others, uncommitted: 0 won Tuesday, 35 total Needed to nominate: 1,139 Service league, donates foods to area groups By JEANNA BAXTER Staff Writer versity Mall, Buck said. The 48-year-old Chapel Hill Ser- The Chapel Hill Service League vice League is a women's organiza- has distributed $8,656 to nine local tion dedicated to serving the groups and organizations, league community. Vice President Kathy Buck said. The Country Store is a good way she said. The store has been located in University Mall for 13 years, and was downtown prior to that, Buck said. The store is run by league members who volunteer a certain number of The money the league distributed to raise funds because the public hours each year to the store. came from profits earned in 1987 bv supports the store and then the money The Country Store provides area the league's Country Store at Uni- goes right back to the community, craftspeople with an outlet for selling their craits on consignment, she said. Letters were sent to 53 non-profit agencies in Chapel Hill and Orange and Durham counties announcing the availability of the funds, Buck said. You'll be up before first light, work hard, stretch and build muscles you never even knew you had. You'll train hard, learning a skill that could be useful the rest of your life. You'll earn a good salary to start, plus vqur food, lodging, jnedical a v, and dental needs are provided. If you qualify, you'll also earn money for college through the OI Bill and Army College Rind. bu'll meet new peo ple, go to new places, and grow in experience and confidence. It isn't all easy, but you'll remember the experience for the rest of your life. Give yourself an edge on life, contact your local Army Recruiter. Staff Sgt. Hicks, 929-4820 mm. BE ALL YOU CAN BEE. The league's grants committee received 19 requests for funds, she said. The committee evaluated the requests on the basis of which ones would benefit the community the most. Groups receiving funds from the league are Boy Scout Troop 39 ($306), Childcare Networks ($500), Inter-Faith Council ($1,000), Meals on Wheels ($1,000), Orange County Habitat for Humanity ($1,000), Orange County Rape Crisis Center ($750), Orange Durham Coalition for Battered Women ($3,500), The Street Scene Teen Center ($400) and Student Health Action Committee ($200). Darlene Wells, executive director of the Orange Durham Coalition for Battered Women, said the $3,500 her organization received has helped bring the coalition closer to the $150,000 it needs to purchase a new shelter. Audrey Layden, a member of the Inter-Faith Council board of direc tors, said it will use the $ 1 ,000 to assist with child care for families in a temporary crisis situation. The money will also help provide vouchers for clothing from the PTA Thrift Shop. Steve Mantz, Orange County Rape Crisis Center staff member, said the $750 will be used to partially under write the costs to recruit, train and supervise volunteers. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center provides services to persons affected by sexual victimization, and provides community education on sexual assault and the prevention of child sexual abuse. With OurSpecial$99 Round-Hip Fare. Since it's break time, we're giving you a break on rates. For just $99 roundtrip,you can travel onTrailways to anyplace thatTrailways goes-within 600 miles of your origin. If you're just traveling within the state,you Jp, won't believe how low rt it fjrv"e OfQ 3 So whether you're heading home with your laundry, or striking out for adventure, callTraflways. Have we got a break foryou Special conditions may apply. (. I i T3 g Hil l I'.fl Call (919) 942-3356 gjijjjjjgjUjjfjjgjjj Mini WmUmLvm We're GoingPlaces. 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