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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSFebruary 2016
INSIDE: Clubhouse Renovations • Reimagining Begins Granny’s Closet • Suppers Clubs? • Preventing Identity Theft • VOTE!
Message from Our President
Where Are They/You?
Each Mon. & Thurs. 1:30pm
MAH JONGG [email protected]
Each Tues. • 1:00pm STUDIO TIME FOR ARTISTSPainting, Mixed Media, Collage
Tues. Feb. 2 • 7:00pm FCA BOARD MEETING
Wed. Feb. 3 • 7:00pm BOOK CLUB
[email protected] (Bill Brown)
Fri. Feb. 5, 19 • 5:30pm TRAVELING PUB
Wed. Feb. 10 • 7:30pm WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
Thurs. Feb. 11, 259:30am-11:00am
WOMEN’S COFFEE KLATCH [email protected]
Tues. Feb. 16 • 11:30am-2pmSPORTING LIFE CLUB FOR WOMEN & MEN
Pool/Darts/Games @ Bailey’[email protected]
Wed. Feb. 17 • 7:00pm 3rd WED. POKER NIGHT
Tues. Feb. 23 • 6:00pmBOWLING AT MARDI GRAS
FEBRUARY
UPCOMING
EVENTS
NOTE: If your group normally meets in the Clubhouse, check with contact
person to see if it’s meeting elsewhere during Clubhouse renovations.
We have a hidden population here in Falconbridge; you can see them jogging, pushing baby carriages, walking their dogs, waiting at school bus stops with their kids, and hiking around the pond. They are the young families that are slowly changing the demographics of Falconbridge, from the townhomes to the single-fam-ily homes. Their focus is on their kids, their houses, and their careers. They even have their own Facebook page for young families here, which means they have their own digital community. We also have teenagers who gather near the Clubhouse and have nothing to do but (occasionally) what they shouldn’t. We have all sorts of activities for
seniors who are participating and volunteering for the community. What do we have for the younger set? What are we doing for the young families? We need a playground, covered pa-
vilion, and grill to complete the Club-house facility as a total community- gathering place, and to accommodate young families and grandchildren. Plus, we have a large fenced-in area at the unused and deteriorated ten-nis courts that could be converted to something more relevant for families, children, and teens. Most importantly, we need the young
families to help us plan what they would like to see at the Clubhouse,
and in the neighborhood, for their families to participate in and enjoy. Now I’m asking you—the members
of young families—to respond to the Alliance with your ideas. Please come
out of the shadows and talk to us! Contact any board member by email, text, or phone (yes, we still talk on phones) to share your ideas. And con-sider taking part in one of the upcom-ing two-hour Reimagination Sessions that will help determine the future of Falconbridge. We look forward to hearing from
you!–John Noble
Photo by Richard Perry after recent winter storm.
Want to know what theAlliance Board
is talking about?CLICK HERE to find out!
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● ● NEW NEIGHBORS
● ● News & Events● ● News & Events
Clubhouse Renovations Are Ahead of Schedule!I’m happy to report that, despite
a few bumps, all roughing in and framing are complete, including replacing the termite-damaged entry wall and pre-wiring for the sound system. Painting has started, doors have been installed, and kitchen cabinet delivery is expected the first week in February. Once the cabinets are installed, the flooring will be laid, and the interior should be complete except for a few shelves in the new closets.
Fencing along the patio, which will complete the enclosure of the pool, should be installed by the first week in February. And the new concrete entry pad and handicap ramp to the patio will be built during February, as the weather allows. I can’t say enough about Falcon-
bridge resident Nathan Galie, Dado Design Build, and the great work he is doing!
–John Noble
Sunday, January 17, marked our first small-group session designed to imagine how we’d like to see our neighborhood grow while preserv-ing the already enriched communi-ty in which we live. Since then, 17 neighbors from the townhomes and single-family homes have met in groups of five or six to start paint-ing a picture of possibilities for the future.
We are using the Technology of Participation (ToP) process—devel-oped and used around the world by the Institute of Cultural Affairs—to gather and categorize our ideas. This process has been modified for our particular needs by Rae Thompson, who has extensive experience in this area. I am facil-itating these lively groups, while Rae ensures that we are able to take advantage of all the benefits of ToP. We welcome your participation
in one of these creative two-hour sessions, which we plan to contin-ue until all who want to take part have had the opportunity to do so. Current open Sunday sessions include February 14, March 13 and 27. SIGN UP NOW—sessions are filling up fast! Please contact me at 919-493-3836
or [email protected] to sign up for a Sunday session.
–Marese Casey
Imagine All the People. . .What Participants Are
Saying
• A very good use of time
• Process worked really well
• Professional in every way
• There was a lot of creativity and energy in the room
(ABOVE) Left to Right: Linda McElveen, Claudia Stevens, Bill Vanke, Kathy Farinola, Lisa Anthony
(BELOW) Left to Right: Marcia Mayo, Farley Berhnolz, Ed Holland, Carol Land, Bob Jackson, Ann Noble
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● ● News & Events
Granny’s Closet is a newly formed grass-roots effort to share baby and children’s supplies (e.g., car seats, cribs, and high chairs) with people in the neighborhood who need them for visiting family or friends. The items are kept by individual resi-dents—most of whom still use them from time to time—and can be borrowed for a specific time period. Just call the person on the Granny’s Closet list and agree on a pick-up and drop-off time. Then return the cleaned and well-cared-for item, and everyone is happy! Anyone can join! To add (or remove) your name to the list, contact Janice Galloway at 919-408-0601 or [email protected].
New Neighborhood Service:
GRANNY’S CLOSET
Items in Granny’s ClosetLarry Moran 919-259-2280 CAR SEATS (2)
Marese Casey 919-817-3218/919-493-3836 PACK & PLAY WITH SHEETS, BLANKETS
Mary McClure 919-812-2905 THICK CRIB SIZE QUILT
Maxine Soloway [email protected] CRIB, CHAIR-SIZE HIGH CHAIR
Janice Galloway 919-408-0601 FULL-SIZE HIGH CHAIR
Think WARM. The Falconbridge mermaids will return. Look for us in your March newsletter!
On December 15, 2015, four of us from the Falconbridge Art Group traveled to The Umstead Hotel in Cary. This beautiful hotel hosts a pre-mier collection of paintings, pottery, sculpture, and handmade furniture —all works of art by North Caroli-na artists—featured throughout the hotel’s public areas. “Breathtaking” may begin to describe the collection. After touring the hotel and discuss-ing the art, we took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to sit on the veranda, sharing snacks and life stories. This was the second field trip for the art group, which toured the art collection at the 21C Hotel in Durham in November. Stay tuned for more news about this
fun group. And please join us. We
meet very Tuesday between 1:00 and 4:30 pm. While the clubhouse is in the remodeling mode, we are meet-ing at Marese Casey’s townhome at 11 Waltham. Contact Ann Noble for details at 770-313-0657 or [email protected].
—Farley Bernholz
Left to right: Rae Thompson, Farley Bernholz, Susanna Ray, and Ann Noble at the Umstead Hotel in Cary
The Art Group Takes a Field Trip
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● ● Getting Involved
Join the Falconbridge Alliance
TODAY! Connect with neighbors
Enjoy fun activitiesGet the monthly newsletter
Get helpful services if neededStart your own interest group
Application on next page!
It’s time to join the Falconbridge Alliance or renew your membership. So far 120 households have sent in their 2016 membership forms. Why wait? Send yours in to-day and let’s double our numbers in February!
The Falconbridge Community Association (FCA) and the Falcon-bridge Village Associa-tion (FVA) are voluntary associations that comprise the Falconbridge Alli-ance. As voluntary, nonprofit organi-zations, they depend entirely on your willingness to join, pay dues, and volunteer your time and effort to make our neighborhood a great place to live. Small Cost/Big BenefitsCompared to other neighborhoods in
the area, the Alliance dues are a real bargain. By paying your dues, you become a member of both the FCA and FVA—which gives you connections to your neighbors, access to all the activities of the FCA and all the services of the FVA, and influence through your ability to elect board members, attend the FCA annual meeting, and help set the priorities for the Alliance.
Clubhouse & Beyond
The Alliance has done a lot of things to be proud of over the past several years, including the Clubhouse renovations currently underway. With the Reimag-ining Falconbridge effort—which the Alliance supports—the renovations to the Clubhouse to which the Alliance has contributed, and other opportuni-
The 2016 Alliance Membership Drive Is Underway!
It’s time to join the Falconbridge Alliance!
Don’t Be Left Out
in the Cold!
It is a constant challenge to live in a body designed for famine in a world surrounded by food. Two problems I find especially stressful: what nutrition advice to believe and how to maintain a social life when it often revolves around foods I’m avoiding.
During a recent visit with an old friend, I found a missing piece of the puzzle I have been struggling with. I attended several meals at her “Sup-pers” group, and found a program that both creates a place to experiment with what works for each individual and provides for education and support.
Group members meet and discuss issues they have researched, books they have read, or experiments they have conducted to see what foods work best for them. They actively practice being
non-judgmental as people talk about their ideas and approaches. You are seen as the best expert on your own
health, and you are encouraged to look to your body for data to decide what foods work best to support your health. You make changes at your own pace.
Groups have formed around specific health concerns, such as diabetes, or using specific preferences, such as veg-an. They can also be more general.
Most meetings involve having a sim-ple meal of natural whole foods. This helps attendees learn about cooking
foods they may not have tried before or with new flavorings or combina-tions. People can learn by watching or
by participating in fixing the food. There may be a theme, and the reci-pe is available to take home. Partici-pants share the cost of the food.
If you would like to gather over a meal to discuss forming a supportive, non-judgmental group of neighbors who are focusing on using food to improve their health, email me at [email protected] with a note about which days of the week you are most likely to be available at lunchtime. If you would rather do something in the evening, or if you are open to either option, please let me know that also.
–Marian Cannell
ties, a lot of exciting things are happen-ing in our neighborhood.
The Alliance Board is very grateful to the many volunteers who have helped make this a good place to live. Why not join today and help the effort to make our neighborhood even better?
–James Ashmore
Suppers Club Anyone?
Forming a supportive, non-judgmental group of neighbors who are focusing on
using food to improve their health.
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2016 Membership Application/Membership Renewal FormANNUAL DUES
Single-family homes: One Person: $50 Two or more: $75
Town homes: One Person: $20 Two or more: $30
Please mail or deliver your check along with this form for new and renewal membership (Your information might have changed from last year)
Mail checks to: Falconbridge Alliance, 21 Charrington Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Questions? Contact James Ashmore at 919-699-3263 or [email protected]
Please print clearly—this information will be included in the Neighborhood Directory (provided ONLY to residents who are Alliance members)
Street address
Landline/Home phone
Adult Resident 1:
Name
Cell phone
Adult Resident 2:
Name
Cell phone
Email Amount enclosed (please make membership check payable to Falconbridge Alliance): $____________*
* If you would like to make an additional tax-deductible donation for neighborhood improvements or in support of aging-in-place activities, make your check out to the FVA and send it to 21 Charrington Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Thank you!
Falconbridgealliance.org
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● ● Getting Involved
THE TRAVELING PUB: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
While we don’t have a nice, warm, physical pub right here in Falconbridge, we do have a fun, stimulating pub event every other Friday. It’s come as you are, come when you want, and BYOB. The Falconbridge Traveling Pub is hosted by different residents, so there’s always a new home to visit. The hosts provide simple snacks and glasses, and guests bring their own drinks and topics of conversation. Pub is the best place to meet new neighbors and catch up with old. There are typically 20-40 interest-ing people and lots of lively conversation. It’s open house from 5:30 to 7:30 pm so you can come and go as you wish. Would you like to be invited? Just send an email to
[email protected] asking to be added to the list. You’ll get an email every other Monday with details for that Friday’s pub. Cheers!
Have You Participated in These Groups Yet? We have many great groups and ongoing activities to choose from in Falconbridge. Whether you like social gather-
ings, food events, or assorted games, there’s a group for you. Here are some established groups to consider attending, if you haven’t already. If you have, bring a neighbor to the next one!
SPORTING LIFE CLUB FOR WOMEN AND MEN: Game On!
Ever wonder if there is an establishment close to Fal-conbridge where you can kick up your heels, play indoor games, and get good food and drinks at a reasonable price? We’ve found it! It’s Bailey’s Sports Grill, a hid-den gem less than five miles from Falconbridge located in Ram’s Plaza off Fordham Blvd. Bailey’s offers a pleasant atmosphere with a nice assortment of food and beverages (See MENU). The chili and taco chips for $5 is a winner. On Tuesdays all draft beers and hard cider are $2.00 (pint size). Pool, ping pong, and shuffleboard are free during lunch time.All Falconbridge residents are invited to join in the fun
and cheer on their favorite player, or just relax and catch up with neighbors. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month between 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Contact Guy Hickey at [email protected].
Jim Carrol, Rick Stephens, Doug Remensperger, John Noble, Ron Hutchinson
Diane Waggoner, Conni Rivers, Barb Carroll, Berry Gentry, Pete Waggoner
Diane Waggoner, Conni Rivers
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WINE TASTING: Exploring Differences, Finding Favorites
We have been meeting every other month for sev-en years, rotating the role of host. Each session has a theme, chosen by the host, and we taste six wines based on the chosen grape variety and/or the region. Everyone brings six glasses so we can refer back as we transition through the wines. We start with a glass of Prosecco, have bread, cheese or crackers with the wines, and finish with dessert and coffee. There is a descrip-tion of each wine, and we rate each one individually before coming to a group rating, understanding there is no right or wrong answer—a good wine is simply what you enjoy. Unfortunately, our system limits the group to 16
people. There is nothing to stop us from adding more groups, however. If you are an Alliance member and would like to join, please contact me at 919-408-0490 or [email protected]. Plus, if there’s enough interest we intend to hold an “Open Tasting” at the Clubhouse.
–Ron Hutchinson
MARDI GRAS BOWLING: A Throwback to “Happy Days”
Falconbridge Bowling is a very reasonably priced night of bowling. The prices are reminis-cent of “Happy Days:” $2.79 a game, $2.79 for shoe rentals. And if you really want to get into the mood, $2.79 for the Snack Combos (small drink and fries OR a small drink and hot dog). We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to join in on the fun—abilities or age does not matter—the main object is to have fun. We normally bowl two games. Some extend the fun by starting at Amante’s for pizza and beer around 5:00 pm. Contact me at [email protected] so I can make reservations
at Mardi Gras Bowling Center, Falconbridge Shopping Center, 6118-A Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, N.C.
–Lawrence Proctor
Wine group “Al Fresco Dining” celebrating six years.
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● ● New Neighbors
WELCOMEto Falconbridge
Falconbridge welcomes new neighbors with open arms...and lots of information. Members of our townhome and single-family home Welcome Committees visit new arrivals to (1) tell them about the neighborhood and Alliance events, activities, and resources, and (2) get contact information for the Neighborhood Watch and Resident Directory. These visits are also a way for us to learn a little about new folks—from families and pets to hobbies and interests—making it easier for us to connect around shared interests and build new friendships.
WELCOME COMMITTEES If you have new neighbor(s), please let your Welcome Committee
know. And/or join us in greeting new “Falconbridgers” and sharing
information about our community. Contact Michelle Wolff at 919-
401-6609 or [email protected] (for single-family homes)
or Marcia Mayo at 919-908-6984 or [email protected] (for
townhomes).
Andy and Frances PrattStreet Address: 6513 Falconbridge RdTelephone: (H) 919-294-4148,
(C) Frances 703-994-3302 Andy 703-994-3301
E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] from: Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston, VAChildren: Son: Mark and wife Emily/two children Daughter: Kerry and husband Lee/one childCareers: Andy: retired Air Force JAG Frances: various part-time jobs/homemakerInterest/Hobbies: Golf, reading, travel, grandchildren; Andy
loves computing spreadsheets!
Robbie Davis
Broker Associate
919-402-1217 [email protected]
Inventory is very low in Falconbridge! Now is a great time to get started thinking about listing your home. There are lots of buyers out there interested in our comm! Take advantage of this great opportunity today. Call me for a free market anaylsis!
For client testimonials visit
my website at: www.robbiedavis
Realtor.com
Chips from a Cracked Pot
Cultivate the habit of happiness this year:
Join the Alliance,
and mulch, mulch, mulch! –Mary McClure
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What do you do when you’re told you need surgery and won’t be able to drive afterward while taking pain medication, and you live by yourself? Or if you suddenly find yourself unable to do things around your home? Or if you’re a caregiver who needs a break? And what if you are alone with young children and there is a sudden situation requiring you to leave?
Contact: Paula Clarke (919-489-0133)
Ronit Weingarden (919-489-9975)
Nona Saling (919-419-7888)
They will work to find neighbors who will help you discreetly. You can also get practical support via social visits, and grocery and medicine runs.
P.S. If you need transportation services, go to the Falconbridge website and click on Neighbor
Services to find volunteers.
Need Help? Please Ask!
MEDICAL EQUIPMENTis available for loan to Falconbridge
Alliance members through the
Falconbridge Friends.
Supplies include
walkers,
bedside commodes,
shower chairs,
and more.
Please contact Claudia Stephens at
919-490-1397 or 919-593-5828.
● ● Aging in Place
We’re Not the Only Ones Aging in Place:
News from a “Sister” Neighborhood
Have you ever attended one of the UNC Wellness Cen-ter lectures sponsored by MAPP (Meadowmont Aging in Place Program)? Are you even aware of them? Here are the details of the 2016 lecture series offered by our neighbors down the road. Lectures will be on the third Thursday of the month
from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Topics will be wide-ranging and not only those related to aging. Gatherings will be held in the Classroom of the Wellness Center, but since seating capacity tops out at 50, you must call 919-966-5500 in advance to reserve your seat. If you forget to call, there may or may not be room for you, as publicity for the events will include all aging-in-place groups in Chapel Hill, Carolina Villages and others.Our liaison with this group is Paula Clarke who can be
reached at [email protected]. Stay tuned for more information on how to keep abreast of these educational lectures.
DID YOU KNOW . . . Falconbridge is one of the first
aging-in-place communities in the area?
CLICK HERE for a 2012 article highlighting
Falconbridge.
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● ● Neighborhood Watch
In its simplest form, identity theft involves a thief stealing credit-card information from you. He or she then uses it to rack up as many expensive purchases or cash withdrawals as possible before you and the credit card company find out. These days, it’s often thought of as a problem that mainly affects older people, but, ac-cording to the AARP, students are 51 times more likely to be identity-theft victims than their parents or grand-parents. College kids are the most common targets. So, we all need to be watchful. Here are some things you can do.Check credit card statements
Pay attention to your credit card statements. Look them over every month to make sure there’s nothing untoward. In some cases, the credit card company may notice unusu-al activity and notify you about it. (When that happened to me, I wasn’t sure that the caller was not attempt-ing a scam, so I contacted the compa-ny on an 800-number that I knew was legitimate.)Be careful with the things that
you carry every day in your wallet or pocketbook. We often carry too many credit cards. Don’t carry blank checks, your social security card, or your passport.Don’t leave bag unattended
Be mindful of your bag or wallet, even in “safe” areas. Bad guys are everywhere and the most effective
bad guys don’t look like bad guys. Don’t leave your bag unattended in a shopping cart, even to reach for an item on a shelf. That’s an invitation for someone to snatch the entire bag or filch the money and cards inside. Never leave your wallet in the pocket of a coat that you hang on a rack or the back of a chair. The same goes for purses.ATM “shoulder surfers”
Watch out for “shoulder surfers.” Those are folks who stand close in the line at the ATM to see others typing in their PINs. Some have suggested that you should do this even when no one is around because enterprising thieves can use binoculars or cam-eras with long lenses. I doubt that we need to worry about it around here, but it’s still a good idea to limit your use of ATMs to regular business hours in places you know.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Finally, on a more immediate note, we are still experiencing nocturnal thefts from unlocked cars. So far, no locked cars have been broken into, but, please, don’t leave anything in your vehicle overnight that possibly might be attractive to a thief, and always lock up.
–Mike Mayo, [email protected]
Partners Against Crime
PAC-3 Report Partners Against
Crime in District 3 (PAC-3) meets on the second Saturday of every month (except May) at 10:00 am at the Community & Family Life Rec-
reation Center at Lyon Park (1309 Halley St., Durham). Last month Bertha Johnson, Director of the De-partment of Budget & Management Services for the City of Durham, gave us an overview of the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget. The subject sounds dry but she explained some really important matters concerning the ways our tax money is collected and distributed.Captain Robert Gaddy, Jr., the new
Commander of PAC-3, introduced himself and fielded questions about crime in several neighborhoods. Many of them had to do with the way accused criminals are treated in the courts. It was a lively discus-sion, and the court system will be the subject of future meetings.The next meeting is Saturday,
February 13 at 10:00 am. The subject is Coffee With Council. If you have any questions or comments for your City Council members, please join us. At that meeting, we’ll also be ac-cepting nominations for Co-Facilita-tor, Secretary, and two Members-at-Large. If you’re interested in any of the positions, contact me. The more participation we have from Falcon-bridge, the better. The election will be held during the April 9 meeting. Again, feel free to join us.
–Mike Mayo, [email protected]
–Conni Rivers [email protected]
How to Prevent
Identity Theft
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● ● Did You Know?
While many Americans ignore the power of their vote, I daresay we res-idents of Falconbridge do not. This year’s elections are as important as ever, and turnout is key to a function-ing democracy. Poor turnout adds to dissension and distrust because there is no clear majority vote, and a small-er percentage of voters win elections for candidates who may or may not represent all constituents. I am as partisan as the next person, and hope my side wins, but in our pluralistic democracy, we are strong because we
have different opinions, can express them openly, agree to disagree, and move on. The challenge is to filter through the barrage of information and misinformation, vague and/or outlandish promises, and al-most overwhelming media exposure and show up at the voting site and cast your informed vote. The primary election date is Tues-
day, March 15, 2016, and registration must be received or postmarked 25 days before the election day. Begin-ning this year, photo identification is
required. For more details, go to the Durham County Board of Elections website. And to find out about excep-tions to the ID requirements, check out the NC Voter ID website.
SPECIAL NOTE: Voters 70 years of age or older may use any acceptable photo ID that has been expired for any length of time, provided the photo ID expired after their 70th birthday.
–Bob Jackson
How to Exercise Your Right to Vote in NC This Year
Voting at elections is one of the most important rights of the subject, and in a republic ought to stand foremost in the estimation
of the law. — Alexander Hamilton, 1782
During this election year, as each of us considers our chance to vote—and make “we the people” come to life—it’s helpful to understand changes to the voting laws in North Carolina. You might want to review the information and links (above and) below to make sure you’re up to date.
2016 Primary Election ★ You can vote early at any of the Early Voting Sites within Durham County from March 3-12 if
you are registered by February 19.
★ On Election Day, Tuesday, March 15, you must vote at our polling location (Precinct: 53-2) at Triangle Church, 5510 Barbee Chapel Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 between 6:30 am – 7:30 pm.
★ Provisional ballots will not be counted this year except under special circumstances.
★ Absentee ballots do not require a photo ID.
★ Remember to update your registration if you have moved recently. If you have moved within Durham County, you can update your address and registration during the Early Voting period, but not on Election Day. Remember, you cannot register online—you must print and mail in the form.
SPECIAL NOTE: There’s a chance that same-day registration and out-of-precinct voting will be reinstated/allowed for the 2016 primary due to a court ruling. According to the State Board of Elections, however, each “option remains the subject of ongoing litigation in federal court,” so there is no guarantee the ruling will hold. CLICK HERE for more information.
–Karen Blase
The Power and Privilege of the Vote
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● ● Message From Our Board
Transparency Starting with this issue, we will report on our Board meetings to provide greater transparency to Alliance
members. We want you to know what we discuss and decide. And we welcome your attendance at our monthly meetings. Articles on topics of special interest will continue to appear in other sections of the newsletter. Here’s a summary of our January meeting.
–Alliance Board
ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING SUMMARY - JANUARY 5, 2016IN ATTENDANCE: John Noble, Mike Mayo, Ed Holland, Harriet Crisp, Robert Kintz, Karin Kolenberg, Roger Bernholz, James Ashmore
COMMITTEE REPORTSTreasurer’s Report (Roger Bernholz and John Noble): Budget does not yet include monies for repair of street signs. There is a need for volunteers to solicit local businesses to advertise in the newsletter and the directory. Communications Report (Mike Mayo): Owner of comic store has asked for a letter of recommendation for a per-mit for The Cure Race that will run through the neighborhood. Motion was carried unanimously. Social Committee (Harriet Crisp): Luminary/holiday potluck went well. Next up is the Easter Egg Hunt in March. Neighbor Services (Ralph Wikstrom): No report. Ralph is in Florida.Neighborhood Watch (Mike Mayo): On Dec. 31, a young man was spotted on townhome deck on Bayswater. He was again seen in front of the clubhouse later that day and was supposedly drinking. A third person saw him, as well. The police were called and followed up.Architectural Review (Ed Holland): An application for a pergola on Knotty Pine was submitted. Nine neighbors were contacted and the consensus ranged from “Nice” to “Hate it.” The application has since been removed by the homeowner. Information Technology Report (Robert Kintz): Membership drive is in full swing. Robert will get forms and main-tain resident information, then pass on checks to John. We are looking at members paying dues online. There will most likely be some costs associated with paying online. Roger will follow up on this with Jim Carroll.
UNFINISHED BUSINESSCTA (Consent to Amend) Committee Report (Ed Holland, Ralph Wikstrom, Jim Carroll, Roger Bernholz): Focus of lengthy discussion was that going forward it needs to be clear about what will be accomplished by instituting mandatory dues and how to accomplish this goal. Next step will be polling the neighborhood. Phase II Progress (John Noble): Flooring is on order. Cabinets coming soon. Pre-wiring is done for sound system, as well as an outdoor speaker. New door system on front of building is installed. Glitches to budget: flooring more than first thought as original promotion is no longer available, termites were found and problem ad-dressed and wiring for sound system was not in original budget. Completion should be mid-March. Dues Campaign (Jamie Ashmore): Membership drive is in “full swing.” Flyers up, yard signs ready, marquee done, email blast will go out, as well as a mailing to those not on email list.
NEW BUSINESS - None
QUESTIONS FROM ATTENDING MEMBERS Comments (Bill Vanke): Bill commented on several issues: (1) lease for clubhouse being honored through 2031 in an agreement between Ron Johnston and Jim Carroll; (2) expenses for FVA (last expense was for $300 for volun-teer luncheon; not yet used); and (3) suggestion to enlist the help of an expert to develop the neighborhood poll regarding proposed changes to the single family home covenants.
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● ● Calendar & Contacts
Falconbridge Calendar : February 2016
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CLUBHOUSECLOSED FORRENOVATIONS*
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING 7:00pm
ARTISTS STUDIO1:00pm
ARTISTS STUDIO1:00pm
COFFEE KLATCH9:30-11:30am
COFFEE KLATCH9:30-11:30am
BOOK CLUB7:00pm
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB 7:30pm
SPORTING LIFE11:30am-2:00pm
POKER NIGHT7:00pm
ALLIANCE-SPONSORED SOCIAL GROUPS FOR ALL NEIGHBORS:
MARDI GRAS BOWLING Lawrence Proctor: [email protected]
SPORTING LIFE CLUB Guy Hickey: [email protected]
TRAVELING PUB Barb Carroll: [email protected]
FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS:
BOOK CLUB* Ronit Weingarden: [email protected] / Bill Brown: 919-493-8296
GAME NIGHT GROUP* Barb Carroll: [email protected]
MAH JONGG* Paula Clarke: [email protected]
STUDIO TIME FOR ARTISTS* Ann Noble: [email protected]
THIRD WEDNESDAY POKER* John Noble: [email protected]
WOMEN’S COFFEE KLATCH* Judy Holland: [email protected]
FOR SPECIFIC CLUB/GROUP MEMBERS (size/space constraints: additional chapters possible):
DINING CAR CLUB* Liz Hallgren: [email protected]
WINE TASTING GROUP* Ron Hutchinson: [email protected]
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Michelle Wolff: [email protected]
* Must be a member of the Alliance to participate
TRAVELING PUB5:30-7:30pm
NOTE: If your group normally meets in the Clubhouse, check with contact person
to see if it’s meeting elsewhere during Clubhouse renovations.
BOWLING6:00pm
ARTISTS STUDIO1:00pm
TRAVELING PUB5:30-7:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
MAH JONGG 1:30pm
ARTISTS STUDIO1:00pm
Falconbridge Alliance21 CharringtonChapel Hill, NC 27517
WEB ACCESS
WHY JOIN THE ALLIANCE?
With your Alliance Membership you can:• Stay up to date on neighborhood news with our
newsletter and website• Share information with your neighbors via our listserv• Look up a neighbor in our Falconbridge directory• Meet your neighbors at our numerous social events • Pursue interests with a variety of sponsored social groups• Participate in special members-only events• Feel more secure with our Neighborhood Watch • Be reassured that trained neighborhood volunteers can
help your family with transportation, meals, and other services if you have a short-term health or other crisis
www.falconbridgealliance.org
(Falconbridge Alliance) – [Constantly being improved, an increasingly vital source of information
– progressive and historical. Do visit often.]
FalconbridgeHOA.org (Townhomes)
groups.yahoo.com/group/falconbridge (Listserv)
www.FalconbridgeAlliance.org/pool (Pool and Clubhouse)
2016 Falconbridge Alliance Board of DirectorsJohn Noble, President, • [email protected] • 770-313-0194
Mike Mayo, Vice President, Communications, Neighborhood Watch • [email protected] • 973-722-4772
Karin Kolenberg, Secretary • [email protected] • 919-357-6007
Roger Bernholz, Treasurer, Finance • [email protected] • 919-937-9802
Jamie Ashmore, Membership, Fundraising • [email protected] • 919-806-0730
Harriet Crisp, Social Events • [email protected] • 919-490-2080
Ed Holland, Architecture & Landscaping Review • [email protected] • 919-489-9809
Robert Kintz, Information Technology, Member Directory, Website • [email protected] • 919-932-7849 Ralph Wikstrom, Neighbor Services • [email protected] • 919-408-0444
CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAYSingle-family homes = $50/year, $75 (2 or more)
Townhomes = $20/year, $30 (2 or more)