Mary died on June 9, 2008 at UNC Hospitals. She was born in Minneapolie, MN on September 17, 1938 to James Rush and Erma Sjoquist Rush. Mary received her BA degree in International Relations and Masters degree in Library Science from the University of Minnesota. Married to Dr. Khalid S. Ishaq on December 1, 1968 and arrived in Chapel Hill on December 4.

Mary was a reference librarian in Wilson Library. At the time of her retirement in 1986, she was the Acting Head of the Humanities Reference Department in Walter Davis Library. After her retirement she worked and volunteered at the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
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On June 28, 1986, Jacob Messinger entered the world; on May 31, 2008 he left this world. He was 21 years old. Although his stay was brief, his impact on those he touched was profound and will live forever. Jacob’s spontaneous and creative approach to life was extremely contagious.

His gifts of love and friendship were transforming qualities that so often helped those around him.
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Violet Lecus, 87, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, N.C.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Anderson and husband, Robert of Chapel Hill; her sons, Bruce Lecus and wife, Rhonda of Carrboro, and Brian Lecus and wife, Linda of Milwaukee, WI; and seven grandchildren.
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Special Events

Computer classes — free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, through Aug. 6, 7pm Century Center 918-7387 cybrary@co.orange.nc.us

Uncommon Garden Tour — tour a private garden full of sculpture, art and nature. Tours from 10am to 3pm Saturday, June 14 only $25 artscenterlive.org
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A concert featuring choral ensemble The Voice of Michigan will take place June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church at 1712 Willow Dr. in Chapel Hill. The Voice of Michigan performs nationwide and often on behalf of social-advocacy groups.
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The Orange County Board of Commissioners is recruiting residents to serve on the Commission for Women and the Human Relations Commission.

The Commission for Women was formed in 1976 to promote the growth and development of all Orange County women. Its mission is to empower women and girls and promote their equality through advocacy, education and outreach activities.
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Visite diferentes galerías de arte en Carrboro y Chapel Hill. Unos sitios tienen música en vivo. Pida un mapa en cualquier de los sitios, incluso a Open Eye Café, Ackland Art Museum y el ArtsCenter. Gratis. El viernes, 13 de junio, 1800-2100H

Comentarios, sugerencias y preguntas al betsy@carrborocitizen.com

Este sábado es el Latino Festival en Durham, con torneo amistoso de fútbol. Torneo para adultos y otro para niños. Registrar para el torneo a las 1500H, el torneo empieza a las 1600H. ¿No le gusta el fútbol? Pásala bien escuchando y bailando a la buena música de Latin Project, Orquesta Gardel, Carnavalito y más. Baile. Actividades para niños. Información acerca de la salud, la educación y el trabajo. Gratis. Vendedores de comida típica. El sábado, 14 de junio 1500-2000H. Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Drive, Durham. Informes al tlf. 560-4355. Durham County Parks and Recreation Department

by Susan Dickson
Staff Writer

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is considering changes to grading policies that would make 61 the lowest score a student could receive and eliminate zeros.

The school board discussed the possible policy revisions last week in a work session. A number of teachers and parents, however, have sharply criticized the proposed changes, saying they would lower standards and inflate grades.
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Carrboro High School will hold a Men’s Lacrosse Academy July 12-18.

The camp is aimed at giving skills instruction during an intensive two hours of play every evening for seven days.

The camp will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each day at the Carrboro High School practice field.
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The Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College will hold open houses June 18 and 25 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Middle College program allows 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn honors-level high school credit while taking college courses. Students considering enrollment and their parents are encouraged to attend an open-house event.
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The Town of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation invites youth in grades nine through 12 to join the Chapel Hill Youth Council.

The Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to participate in local government and to learn skills in leadership and responsibility. Members will work with other groups to carry out programs that benefit youth as well as the community and to represent the youth of Chapel Hill in civic matters.
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Tracy Weeks, director of instructional technology and media for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, served on a panel of experts during the PointSmart.ClickSafe.Summit on Children’s Online Safety and Literacy in Washington D.C. this week.
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Supervised soccer free play will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting June 17 at Chapel Hill High School.

All area middle and high school boys and girls are welcome to play in the organized pickup games. Free play will be supervised by a certified high school coach.
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The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate and the Youth Leadership Institute has won an award from a multi-media art gallery in San Francisco for their video from last summer’s trip to Ghana.

For the contest, sponsored by SF Camerawork, nine artists and curators from around the world were asked to choose a favorite video in the youth category. The Ghana video was selected the winner.
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