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Sty? laily (Bar ttrri Schools face bus difficulties Meeting called to streamline process BY RACHEL ULLRICH ASSISTANT CITY EDITOR In the real world that great unknown after school and college hour-long commutes in the morning are die norm. This week students in Orange County Schools are entering the real world a bit early. Issues with the buses arriving and leaving the schools late have plagued the county since school started Friday. The Orange County Board of Education is holding a special meet ing tonight to discuss the problems. “We want parents to come to talk to us and give us any ideas,” said Ted Triebel, vice ( chairman of the school board. “We want them to make their opinions known.” A telephone message delivered U.S., state poverty rates stalled BY LINDSEY NAYLOR ASSISTANT STATE & NATIONAL EDITOR State and U.S. poverty rates have stopped their uphill climb for the first time in four years, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released Tuesday. The national poverty rate of 12.6 percent was unchanged from 2004 to 2005. But experts are hesitant to declare a victory in the war on poverty. “I would say it’s more of a stag nation than a stabilization,” said Laura Hogshead, the assistant director for the UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. In North Carolina the 2005 rate, 13.8 percent, is a decrease from 2004. But Hogshead noted that the rate has just returned to 2001 National and World News Former first lady of North Carolina dies RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Former North Carolina first lady Margaret Rose Knight Sanfprd, who also was Terry Sanford’s partner as he served as a U.S. senator and president of Duke University, died at the age of 88. Sanford, who lived at a retirement community in Durham, died Saturday at Duke University Hospital in Durham, the school announced Monday. She had been hospitalized for about a week, during which her health declined rapidly, said Laurie Sanford, her daughter-in-law. Duke recalled Sanford as an avid philanthropist and arts patron, serving on several boards, includ ing the Education Commission of the States and N.C. School of the Arts, while her husband served as university president. Bush talking to nation, U.N. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) President Bush is kicking off another series of speeches to counter opposition to the war in Iraq, impatience with the rising U.S. death toll and anxiety about possible terrorist attacks. Bush delivers the first speech Thursday to the annual American Legion convention in Salt Lake City. The appearances will continue through the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. They will culminate on Sept. 19 when Bush addresses the U.N. Security Council. NEW!! www.chelseavarsity.com LABOR DAY MATINEES! "* l *®mantig VLlm ISSMOWNG-ANDSEXY-ASITISSUSPENSEFUI-* 7:00, 9:30, SAT, SUN, MON 2:00, 4:20 SNAKES ON A PLANE 7:10. 9:20, SAT-SUN, MON 2:10, 4:30 SHOUI-OUTIOUO FUNNY WITH iTBIUFK OSTT wwaw Trust^Man] Ha s doing the ,best He on. j 11* - r - m 7:00,9:15 SAT, SUN, MON 2:00, 4:15 ££dE 7:10,9:30, SAT, SUN, MON 2:10,4:30 U/uffiu* lIUPPERT, .•flNtfr.. Pascai. GREGGOBY GABRIELLE 7:15,9:20, SAT, SUN, MON 2:15,4:20 to county parents Monday said the problem was because of a shortage of bus drivers. The message said the county has drivers in training and “expect(s) that the shortage will be eased soon.” “The basic reason we’re having bus problems is we’re down bus drivers,” “IHebel said. Triebel said the district was short eight bus drivers from the number it wanted to have. Three drivers are in training, he said, and staff hired three more Tuesday. The three drivers already in training will start next week. One solution, THebel said, lies in making a career as a bus driver in Orange County a more attractive option. levels. “We’re not doing well despite four years of national economic growth.” Patrick Conway, a UNC profes sor of economics, said the discrep ancy between national growth and the real benefit to workers could be explained by reports that employ ees are not reaping an equal share of economic rewards. “It’s going into increased profit,” he said, “And the ones benefiting from profits typically aren’t below the poverty line.” Any offensive against poverty, he said, would have to pair rapid economic growth translated into a bigger job market and increased incomes —with extensive govern ment policy change. Hogshead said effective change Calif, deal to reduce greenhouse gases SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) California would become the first state to impose a limit on all greenhouse gas emissions, including those from industrial plants, under a landmark deal reached Wednesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative Democrats. The agreement marks a clear break with the Bush administration and puts California on a path to reducing its emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by an estimated 25 percent by 2020. The bill still needs lawmakers’ approval, but that appears likely, given that Democrats control the legislature. The deal gives Schwarzenegger a key environ mental victory as he seeks re-election this fall. John lashes Mexico coast PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Hurricane John lashed tourist resorts with heavy winds and rain Wednesday as the storm marched up Mexico’s Pacific coast. The Category 4 hurricane could dump up to a foot of rain along parts of Mexico’s southern coast, causing landslides or flood ing, meteorologists warned. The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 135 mph and stronger gusts capable of ripping roofs off buildings and causing storm surges of up to 18 feet above normal. Law | Business | Graduate | Medical | Dental •2MM farpsliclMl! A Enter to win the Kaplan Gits You 1n... and Pays Your Way Sweepstakes! BiiiiHiUiljfl kapi an ; p Mr L M 'jy a : ATTEND THE MEETING Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: Today Location: Orange High School Auditorium “We should be able to attract, hire and hold bus drivers.” School start- and stop-times recently were revised so that ele mentary, middle and high school openings and closings were stag gered. The change was meant to ease bus-ride times and schedules. “Standardizing start- and stop times wi11... make the most effi cient use of the limited number of buses, allowing buses to run two routes,” read an announcement on the district’s Web site. The changes also were meant to separate middle- and high-school riders. Dennis Whitling, chairman of should focus on long-term solu tions in the health care and edu cation systems, along with more short-term measures such as expanding the earned income tax credit. Michael MacKuen, a UNC political science professor, said the potential effect poverty rates could have on upcoming elections is questionable. “For this sort of thing to be important politically, it has to be raised and articulated and made to be important in campaigns or in the press,” he said. He added that a census report lacks the power of an event such as Hurricane Katrina to capture the imagination of the public. And while Hurricanes Katrina FAA demands two at controls LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) The deadly Comair crash last weekend threw a spotlight on a practice aviation experts say goes on around the country: Small regional airports are sometimes manned by a single air traffic controller, even though federal rules require two. The Federal Aviation Administration has directed these airports to staff their tow ers with at least two controllers. Only one was working Sunday when the pilot of Comair Flight 5191 mistakenly tried to take off from a runway that was too short News the school board, said he had heard concerns from parents about their sixth-grade children riding the bus with juniors and seniors in high school. Fart of the problematic situation with the bus system comes from applying all these new changes, Whitling said. “As with any new plan I think it’s difficult to tell how it’s going to work until you implement it.” Whitling said that the revisions should in time to improve the bus system but that there is a rocky transition in the meantime. “We just need to make sure we have the right combination of routes so that we’re not running so tightly,” Whitling said. “We’ll just keep working on it until we get it right.” Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. and Rita opened the nation’s eyes to poverty, Hogshead said, the census report suggests it was not enough. “I, frankly, am disappointed that the number hasn’t improved.” She said she hopes the public will pay attention to the latest pov erty rates. “I hope people will remember . that these aren’t just numbers,” she said. “These are families.” Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. Green project closer to sprouting BY JESSICA SCHONBERG CITY EDITOR More than 50 people gathered Wednesday to recognize the open ing of Greenbridge Development’s design center in Chapel Hill. The center marks a step toward the construction of the environ mentally friendly housing and commercial development on West Rosemary Street. When complete Greenbridge will host 115 residential units, along with retail establishments and pos sibly office space. Though it might sound similar to other mixed-use developments, Greenbridge will distinguish itself with features such as solar panels and green rooftops. Richard Dlesk, one of six part ners in the project, said only stores that fit with the development’s theme of sustainability will be allowed to set up shop. “We’re trying to choose things games ylfp E®ZsßodE C J I' % li ■ Sudoku [TT] r—rj-l To Play: Complete O J 4 the grid so that O c q evety 3x3 box, row U H and column contains 3 9 the digits 1 to 9. 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Heavy rain Wednesday afternoon wels a welcome change after consective 90-plus degree days. “It’s a nice change,” said Singer, club president. that will really complement the community,” he said. Partner Michael Cucchiara said he is in discussions about hav ing a small urban-style market that would sell locally grown and organic goods, but he would not comment about with whom. The development plans to have a wellness center offering holistic medicine, acupuncture, massage and other therapies. Cucchiara said Kidzu Children’s Museum might be moving from its Franklin Street location to the side of the development on South Graham Street. The condominiums will have one to three bedrooms, and some will have additional studies. They will range from $300,000 to more than $1 million. Developers hope to break ground by June. Construction is expected to be complete within two years. Leaders who turned up at 56 End of quip 60 Great Lake 61 Hair cluster 62 Sandusky's lake 63 Tall stories 64 Adamson's lioness 65 Clan division DOWN 1 Dads 2 Bear: Sp. 3 Highlands hat 4On (without guaran tee) 5 Kissy-faced 6 God, in Hebrew text 7 Baseball team 8 Actress Scala 9 Luxor or Mirage 10 Mars to the Greeks 11 Grows excited 12 Italian friends 13 Tobacco kilns 18 Guttural warnings 21 Collide with 22 Dwight's rival 23 Deceivers 24 Injurious 26 Withered 29 Badger 30 Writer McMurtry 31 Keep quiet! 35 Updike novel, "Rabbit 36 Astaire's sister 38 Feels poorly 39 Call it quits 41 Pills, briefly 2 3 6 7 10 11 12 TST“ “ - - nrr| “ mm ■po ■■2 l 23 “"“"■■■2S U 27 -- - 29 mAKg 32 BB^ - " IK 37 ■J? 1 40 awpl HH42 Mf- [44 |45 46 47 IK HP"" ' ~ 51 52 " ■■s3 wm jn ~ ' 57 58 5 "H 1 I-1 • 1 B : 111 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 Wednesday’s kickoff celebration stressed the importance of devel opments such as Greenbridge. “We have always considered ourselves great environmental ists,” said Sen. Ellie Kinnaird, D- Orange. “And we are.... But it’s one thing to talk about it and another thing to do it.” Larry Shirley, director of the N.C. Energy Office, touted Greenbridge as an example that should be fol lowed by developers throughout the state. Shirley said if the units at Greenbridge sell quickly he thinks that it will show other develop ers it is worth the extra money at the outset to be environmentally sound. “If you don’t address the energy issue then you have not addressed the elephant in the room.” Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. Ernesto on its way The local area is preparing for heavy rain as a tropical storm pass es through. See pg. 3 for story. Come together Students from Duke and N.C. Central attend a Durham Bulls game together. See pg. 3 for story. Carpet conundrum Students wonder where the car pets they ordered for rooms have gone. See pg. 5 for story. Logo lagging UNC has dropped from the top spot when it comes to selling its merchandise. See pg. 3 for story. Closer to the stage UNC students bring the play “Closer” to a stage near you. See pg. 6 for story. (02006 Tribune Media Services. Inc. All rights reserved. 42 1929 Bebe Daniels ' movie 44 Practices recycling 45 Ties up at a dock 46 Elite social category 47 Stringed instrument 52 Donated 53 Synagogue 54 Scrapes (by) 56 French rel. fig. 57 Before 58 Actor Tom 59 Congeal 13