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By NICOLE PER AD OTTO
Staff Writer
"Rachael" (not her real name) is a
creative, personable, 1 2-year-old honor
roll student who loves animals.
Certified as an academically gifted
child by the school system, she can no
longer attend honors classes because
she has had to deal with traumatic
separations and life experiences.
Rachael is one of a number of children
across Orange County who, for reasons
of neglect or abuse, are looking for
Aldermen accept growth guidelines
By KRIS DONAHUE
Staff Writer
Carrboro's central business district
is one step closer to gaining a new set of
guidelines to direct future growth.
"Guidelines for Design," a plan de
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ates, was presented to the Carrboro
Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. The
board accepted the guidelines and sub
mitted them to advisory boards for final
comments.
According to the plan, downtown
Carrboro has great potential for growth
in the 1990s.
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which, at present, do not contribute to
the downtown's physical appearance
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foster families.
Finding a family that will be able to
care appropriately for children with
special needs like Rachael's is often a
difficult task, said Jennifer Montsinger,
Supervisor for Prevention and Support
Services at the Orange County Depart
ment of Social Services.
"If we have 50 children who need
placements (in foster homes), we need
at least 75 homes to place the children
accurately," Montsinger said.
A child's age, sex and particular
It also recommends that certain
guidelines be formally adopted and
worked into changes in zoning so pub
lic and private projects will be encour
aged to follow the town's design goals.
Specific goals of the design guide
lines include the following: sponsoring
art, cultural and special events to attract
people to the downtown area; creating a
distinctive and continuously landscaped
street and open space character;
strengthening the pedestrian character
of the downtown area; and encouraging
small-scale improvements to existing
buildings and sites.
The guidelines are intended to be a
working draft for Carrboro to use as part
of its process for positive change in its
business district; They are meant to be
achieved over a long period of time.
"Guidelines for Design," a 70-page
manual, was also submitted to the town
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emotional problems have to be consid
ered when "matching" a foster family
with a child, she said. She added that
many emotional problems were reac
tions to needs, whether emotional or
material, that were not provided for by
the child's parents.
"Probably the one thing that is true
from one county to the other is that the
children have been neglected,"
Montsinger said.
She said many children lacked proper
clothing or were living in inadequate
on computer disk so the guidelines could
be easily updated in the future as the
needs of the downtown district evolve.
The aldermen said they were pleased
with the new guidelines, which the staff
will review to avoid conflicts with the
Land Use Ordinance. The staff will
then report back to the Aldermen with
recommendations for changes.
Participants in the meeting discussed
a color identification scheme proposed
by the plan.
The plan suggests a uniform system
of identification for all public amenities
(parking, trash cans, benches, etc.) so
people will be more apt to use them.
Since Carrboro already uses blue
awnings to identify its bus shelters, the
"bus shelter blue" was thought to be a
good mark of identification for other
public amenities in the business district.
But Alderwoman Frances Shetley,
commenting about the "bus shelter blue"
to architects Lucy Carol Davis and
Georgia Bizios, said, "I can't believe
you think that's pretty."
Davis and Bizios responded that blue
is not used for other signs in the town,
and thus, would be highly visible. The
color also complements the orange that
Carrboro already uses in its logos and
signs, they said. They assured Shetley
the color would be used in small quan
tities, and the entire town would not be
painted blue.
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housing. If the home situation becomes
dangerous to the child, social workers
intervene, and the child is removed from
his or her home.
"When there is a risk to the safety or
well-being of the child, the agency takes
custody of the child," Montsinger said.
"Placing the child with a relative is the
most ideal temporary solution."
If this is not an option, the child is
either placed in a licensed foster or
group home or in the case of handi
capped children, a specialized institu
tion. Montsinger said it was the duty of the
social worker assigned to the case to try
to alleviate the situation. This usually
entails frequent visits with both the
parents and the child, as well as regular
consultations with a therapist if one is
involved, she said. The procedure is
usually successful, she said.
"We work as diligently with the
parents so the child can go home even
tually, and most of them do," Montsinger
said.
She said licensed foster homes are
required to meet certain state require
ments. The process for licensing con
sists of passing a sanitation and fire
inspection as well as an annual physical
Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing
By JULIE ANN MALVEAUX
Staff Writer
Habitat for Humanity of Orange
County is planning the "Street of
Hope," a project to be built in Chest
nut Oaks subdivision that will show
case affordable housing for lower in
come families.
The idea for the project came from
the "Street of Dreams" in Chesley
subdivision that displayed homes in
the price range of $350,000-$550,000.
"We want to show that affordable
housing can be just as creative and
innovative (as more expensive
homes)," said Sally Jessee, "Street of
Hope" committee chairwoman.
The first home built by Habitat for
Humanity in the area was completed
in 1986 in Chestnut Oaks subdivision.
FRIDAY
Noon: CGLA will have a Lesbian Lunch in 218
Union.
12:30 p.m.: The Black Cultural Center in con
junction with Campus Y Human Rights Week, presents
an exhibit and slide presentation by Roy Lewis, a
Washington, D.C., photographer, who will discuss
the exhibit "From Natchez to New Orleans, in the
upper gallery of the Union. Presentation in the Union
auditorium. Reception to follow in BCC.
1:15 p.m.: The Institute for Research in Social
Science will offer an IRSS Faculty Seminar, "Intro
duction to Analysis of Categorical Data," with Dr.
Kenneth Hardy, in 2 Manning until 4 p.m. Call 966
4791 for more info.
2 p.m.: Career Planning and Placement Services
will hold Job Hunt 102: Resume-writing workshop
for seniors and graduate students in 210 Hanes.
3:30 p.m.: IRSS Southern Studies Faculty
Working Group presents "'Amazing Grace: What
Movers Missed," with Beverly Patterson, in Toy
Lounge. 4th floor Dey.
5:30 p.m.: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
will meet at Rams Head parking lot for the Thanks
giving Progressive Dinner, if you've talked to Allison
Scoebi!
7 p.m.: The Black Cultural Center, the Caro
lina Union Performing Arts Committee and the
Department of Speech Communications present
RAPPING, the ODYSSEY, a retelling of Homer's
epic in 203 Bingham. Tickets are $2 for students and
$4 for general public and are available at the Union
Box Office. Also at 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Sunday
and Monday night.
The Newman Center will have a memorial ser
vice to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of
faculty and staff at the University of Central America,
San Salvador, at the Newman Center, Pittsboro St.
8 p.m.: The Loreleis will be in concert in Me
morial Hall. Tickets are $4 and are available at the
Union Box Office, Schoolkids Records, the Pit or
THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
at UNC CHAPEL HILL
in conjunction with Campus Y Human Rights Week
presents Exhibit and Slide Presentation
Jrrom' NatLOiez to New yoeaiis
Roy L.Lewis
Photo-Journalist
Friday, November 16, 1990, 12:30PM
viewing of exhibit in Upper Gallery, Carolina Union and Slide
Presentation, Lecture and Reception
will follow in the Black Cultural Center
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Roy Lewis, Washington, D.G., photographer, and New Orleans writer and poet Tom
Dent worked together for nearly 10 years photographing along rural River Road and
interviewing the people. "It used to be sugarcane and cotton, now it's oil and chemical
plants - the new plantations," said Lewis.
examination. A foster parent can be
single, but if a married couple wishes to
take in foster children, they must have
been married for at least one year.
Montsinger said the family did not
need to fall within a certain income
bracket but must be financially able to
meet the basic needs of the child. Foster
families in Orange County receive a
stipend of $265 each month and two
clothing allowances for the child, which
vary according to the child's age.
Before requesting licensing for a
potential foster family, Orange County
social workers conduct in-depth studies
of the family's social history, methods
of discipline and problem-solving
techniques. Court records are also sys
tematically checked, said Montsinger.
"We don't want to plant the child in
a situation where he is in ... further
risk," she said.
Depending on the size of their home,
foster parents may be limited by Social
Services in the number of children
placed under their care.
"Some families have five children,
all not related," she added.
Montsinger said a strong bond often
developed between foster family and
Presently, families occupy 12 homes in
Orange County and three are under
construction.
No timetable for the "Street of Hope"
has yet been set, but builders and de
signers are being recruited. David
Nichols, partnership coordinator and
organizer of volunteer labor and fund
raising groups, said the committee is
forming teams to build the homes. He
said a firm will be found to furnish each
necessary component of the construc
tion. "We are concentrating on profes
sionals and subcontractors to design,
build, and supply donated materials,"
Nichols said. This is a chance for the
business community to volunteer and
participate in service and lower the cost
from any Lorelei.
9 p.m.: The Union Interact Committee present
Guadalcanal Diary lead singer Murray Attaway in the
Cabaret Tickets are $3 for UNC students.
SATURDAY
7 p.m.: The BCC, Performing Arts Committee
and the Department of Speech Communication
present RAPPING, the ODYSSEY, a retelling of
Homer's epic in 203 Bingham. 9 p.m. also and on
Sunday and Monday night. $2 students: $4 general
public. Tickets available in Union Box Office.
8 p.m.: The Black Cultural Center with the
African Student Association present Majeke Fashek,
Nigerian reggae star, in concert in Great Hall. Tickets
are on sale for $5 at the BCC.
The Carolina Union Performing Arts Com
mittee is proud to present the Carolina Tar Heel
Voices in concert in the Cabaret Tickets are $1 and
available at the Union desk or from a THV.
SUNDAY
7 p.m. The BCC, Performing Arts Committee
and the Department of Speech Communication
present RAPPING, the ODYSSEY, a retelling of
Homer's epic in 203 Bingham. 9 p.m. also and on
Monday night $2 students; $4 general public. Tickets
available in Union Box Office.
1 1 p.m.: WXYC 89 J FM presents DJ Hip Hop
Dog who will survey the history of hip hop on the
Sunday Night Feature until 2 a.m. We will play old
and new pop as well as requests.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Hunger Elimination Project of the Campus Y
will be sponsoring an OXFAM Fast for a World
Harvest This 24-hour fast will raise money for dis
tribution of educational materials and famine relief in
the United States. Please help support the fasters.
CAA announces that ticket distribution for the
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child. :
"When the child leaves, it's hard for
the family. It's a real loss," she said,;
At other times, the "match" between
family and child does not meet the ex
pectations of either party, Montsinger
said.
The foster parent with the best of
intentions gets in over their heads," she
said. "Parents who have worked well
with their own kids aren't always able
to manage the emotional problems of
these children."
Problem management includes
working with children like Rachael who
"test the limits," said Sara West, a social
worker at the Orange County Depart
ment of Social Services.
"She breaks the rules to see what
happens," West said. "This is how she
learned to cope with a traumatic home
experience.
"What she needs is to leam effective
ways of getting attention. She needs
reassurance. It's the kind of reassurance
that parents in an effective role do from
day one with their infants. These chil
dren don't have that. They have no trust
for the people that are with them."
of constructing a home."
The Habitat homes range from
32,000 to 35,000 feet and are built for
a family that has been selected by the.
organization's family-selection com"
mittee. According to Nichols, the
committee tries to select people living
in substandard housing who have the'
ability to repay the Habitat mortgage .
and are unable to find adequate
housing by other means.
The selected families purchase the
homes with no-interest loans from:
Habitat for Humanity. The mortgages .
range from $200-$250 a month, and
the families help to build the homes;.
The homes are tentatively sched-"
uled to be completed next fall, and
tours will be given at that time.
Kentucky game on Dec. 10 and the Alabama game on
Dec. 1 5, will be Sunday, Nov. 1 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
UCPPS announces a resume drop for employers
recruiting Jan. 1 4 to Jan. 1 8 to be held Tuesday. Nov.
20, and employers recruiting Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 to be
held on Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Tar Heel Recycling Project announces that the
mobile drop-off site for today is on Stadium Drive by
the dumpsters between Teague and Parker dorms.
The Bicentennial Class Committee wants you to
create an original design with an exiciting theme for
the class of 1990 T-shirt! Turn all designs into the
Student Government Office In Suite C of the Union.
There will be a cash prize for the best design. Call 933
5163 for details.
Carolina Week By Week Lovers: Please send in
the evaluation form at the back of the calendar to let
us know of any changes or additions you would like
to see made in the 1991-92 edition.
The Carolina Students' Credit Union is ac
cepting applications for the credit committee. Please
come by the CSCU office to pick up an application
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and
from 1 2:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Student Union Gallery Committee present
Extremely Visible: "Art and Artifacts of the Helms
Era," an exhibit of work by local artists and artifacts
from national artist expressing concerns about
scapegoating and censorship, in the Union Gallery
until November 17.
PlayMakers Repertory Company will present
The Nutcracker: A Play," Nov. 28 to Dec. 22 at Paul
Green Theatre.
The Carolina Union Activities Board Theatre
Arts Committee present William Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night in the Cabaret Nov. 29 through Dec. 2.
The play is set in the 1920s. Admission is S3 for
students and $3 for the publ ic. Call 962-1 1 57
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