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20 Page 3 of 3 <br /> Gordon , " especially since the Blackwood property contains <br /> so many elements of that program within its boundaries : <br /> natural areas , park and recreation sites , farmland and a <br /> historic location . We are very pleased that Orange County <br /> citizens will be able to enjoy this magnificent park for years <br /> to come . <br /> Commissioner Margaret Brown noted , " Thanks to the <br /> citizen support for the 1997 and 2001 Parks and Open <br /> Space bonds , the County will be able to pursue this <br /> acquisition . This lovely site is conveniently located between <br /> Chapel Hill , Carrboro and northern Orange County , and its <br /> proximity to two nearby schools is also a plus . " <br /> "We greatly appreciate the Blackwood family' s willingness <br /> to help retain a part of Orange County history , " added ERC <br /> Director David Stancil . " Without the family ' s civic- minded <br /> interest in seeing their farm conserved as a public park , this <br /> truly remarkable purchase would not have been possible . " <br /> The purchase price for the property is $ 2 , 064 , 000 , or <br /> $ 13 , 609 per acre . <br /> For additional information , contact : <br /> Orange County : <br /> David Stancil , 245 - 2590 ; Rich Shaw , 245 -2591 <br /> Blackwood family : <br /> David Blackwood , trustee for Blackwood heirs estate : <br /> ( 919 ) 851 - 9114 <br />