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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: November 6, 2002 <br /> Action Agenfia <br /> Item No. j <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution: 4-H "Wall of Reconciliation" <br /> DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension, ERCD PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1) Resolution Fletcher Barber, 245-2050 <br /> 2) Wall Design and Placement Iris Fuller, 245-2050 <br /> Kimberly Siran, 969-9026 <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill 968-4501 <br /> Durham 688-7331 <br /> Mebane 336-227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a resolution in recognition of the 4-H "Wall of Reconciliation" to be <br /> erected and dedicated at Efland-Cheeks Community School Park. <br /> BACKGROUND: In July 2002 TIME (Teens Influencing the Minds of Everyone), an Orange <br /> County 4-H Program, held a two-week summer camp. TIME is designed to increase <br /> ownership and pride in the community, recognition and appreciation of local diversity, <br /> demonstrate the bright future of Orange County, and give homage to an historic past as the <br /> County celebrates its 2501h anniversary. <br /> TIME in 2002 focused on experiential learning to connect individuals and communities. <br /> Projects included art, interviewing, and photography to gather experiences of diverse <br /> cultures in Orange County. In the end participants made ceramic tiles that interpreted the <br /> narratives and visuals encountered during camp. The tiles will be mounted onto a concrete <br /> wall, the "Wall of.Reconciliation", for placement and dedication at the Efland-Cheeks <br /> Community School Park. <br /> The concept of the "Wall' was first shared with the Board via a memorandum in August. A <br /> depiction of the "Wall' was also presented to the Efland-Cheeks Task Force on October 23rd <br /> and received a positive reception from members in attendance. <br /> The "Wall of Reconciliation" will be flanked by a flagpole flying of the American and 4-H flags. <br /> The dimensions will be 8 feet by 3.5 feet high, constructed from 8 X 16 concrete blocks. The <br /> wall and flagpole will be located adjacent to the existing picnic shelter, in a location not <br />