Bird Watch Hike on April 22 at 8 a.m.
David Anderson, former Executive Director of Audubon of Florida, member of New Hope Audubon Society, and expert birder, will lead a hike from Hollow Rock Nature Park on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 8 a.m. Since parking is limited at Hollow Rock Nature Park, please carpool, if possible. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, bring your binoculars (some loaners will be available). No matter what your level of knowledge, the walk is open to all.
Guided Hike at Patterson Mill and Hollow Rock Nature Park
Sat Feb. 18 – 10 am
Please Join us on a hike exploring the Patterson Mill site just upstream from where Erwin Road crosses New Hope Creek. We will also examine old roadbeds in the area and the new Hollow Rock Nature Park which opened last Summer. The hike will be led by Stewart Dunaway who has written The History of Patterson Mill as well as other books on the history and geography of this area. We will meet in the parking area of Hollow Rock Nature Park which is off of Erwin Road near the New Hope Creek bridge at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 18. Please consider carpooling with others since the lot has limited spots.
Four mile course laid out by Doug Tilden
Registrants: 151 Runners 142
On November 12, 2016, the Turkey Run was held for the 33th year. Begun in 1981, the run was held annually in early December except when the Forest was closed because of Hurricane Fran and a freak early December ice storm with widespread loss of power and multiple fallen trees. More recently, the race has been held in November. Occasionally a bit warm for running, usually the weather has been clear, cool and crisp as it was on November 12th. As a sports reporter, Randy Young, commented, “I can report the results, but I cannot report the warm comradery and the smell of freshly baking biscuits.” Many, many thanks to the donors that provide the prizes, to our volunteers, and to all the runners who participated in the 2016 Turkey Run. The event raised about $1,800.00.
Media Coverage
“Fundraiser blends tradition, trail run, biscuits.”
News & Observer. 21 Nov 2016.
Winners
T-Shirt Sponsors
New Hope Animal Hospital
Marvin Barnes (Fast Fare)
9th Street Active Feet
Donors of Gift Certificates, Merchandise, and Art
Mike Brady
Bruce Buley, MA, PT
Margaret’s Cantina
Sage Vegetarian Cafe
Victoria Florist
Bagel Bar
Joe Van Gogh
The Pig Restaurant
Henry Walker
Chelsea Theatre
Sue Wilkins
Framemakers
Donors of Baked Goods and Sweet Treats
Gail Boyarsky
Rose Boyarsky
Ellen Cassilly
Kitty Harrison
Meg McCann
Suzanne Sauter
Caty Sherman
Verna Spiers
Joan Walker
Leslie Wilson
Helen Youngblood
Cooks
Carolyn and Gary Higginbotham
Rev. Dr. Lee Carter
Jim Worrell
If you are unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, but wish to vote on the new bylaws and board candidates, you may submit a proxy vote using the form below.
A proxy ballot will need to be filled out, signed, and dated by the member who can’t attend the meeting. Each proxy ballot needs to be submitted by a member who does attend the meeting. Attending members can submit at most one proxy ballot each.
President Gail Boyarsky, Vice President Alison Windram and At-Large Board Members Steve Herman and Ed Tostanoski have one year remaining on their two-year terms.
The following candidates have agreed to run for the following positions:
Secretary – Suzanne Sauter
Treasurer – Lindsay Carroll
At Large – Jim Worrell
At Large – Walter Fowler
At Large – Alice Freeland
At Large – Kay Tapp
Please come and vote on these candidates and on the new bylaws at the NHIA Membership meeting on 11/15/16 at 7 pm.
If you’re unable to attend but would like to submit a proxy vote, a ballot can be obtained here.
Our thanks to all those who came out to the candidate forum last night, including Orange County Commissioner candidates Penny Rich, Mark Marcoplos, and Mark Dorosin and General Assembly candidates Valerie Foushee and Graig Meyer.
