FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

DEER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

In recent months, the FHA Board has been confronted with an increasing number of requests to erect deer fences due to the property damage caused by the deer. To prevent deer fences from being the dominant architectural feature of the Fearrington landscape, alternatives to managing the herd were investigated.
The District Biologist, Division of Wildlife Management, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, George Strader, was invited to address an open board meeting to explain the options available to manage the deer herd. He covered the subject thoroughly at our May 9 meeting. Unfortunately, there was not a large attendance at that meeting. After considering the feasibility of each of the options, the board concluded that a thinning of the herd by bow hunt was the most effective, practical and fiscally prudent method and proceeded to plan accordingly.

A group of homeowners has requested the opportunity to present and hear information on other options. The requesting petition mandates a vote on the issue by all residents. We believe this is an excellent idea, and that all residents should learn about all aspects of the situation and the possible solutions. An information/education meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m., at the Gathering Place, at which time Mr. Strader will discuss the utility of various management options.The requesting group has been asked to develop any additional options and qualified representatives of each of those options will be scheduled to address the meeting.Questions will be taken after the presentations, but no vote will be taken at this meeting.

In order to allow everyone to have sufficient time to explore and digest all the information, the final vote will be at the Annual Meeting on November 24. The following is a synopsis of the options compiled by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in their document, "An Evaluation of Deer Management-Options."

• OPTION 1-Use regulated hunting as a deer management tool. Regulated hunting has been proven to be an effective deer population management tool. In addition, it has been shown to be the most efficient and least expensive technique for removing deer. This method has been successfully applied in several areas of the country.

• OPTION 2-Allow nature to take its course. Without active management, deer herds would grow until they reached the upper limit at which they could be sustained by local habitat. Allowing nature to take its course could result in a significant negative impact on other plant and animal species as well as local deer herds.

• OPTION 3-Trap and transfer excess deer to other locations. Trap and transfer efforts have proven to be labor intensive and prohibitively expensive.

• OPTION 4-Use fencing and repellents to manage conflicts with deer population. Recommend them to address site-specific problems. These techniques were designed to supplement, not replace, deer population management.

• OPTION 5-Use fertility control agents to regulate deer populations. While effective fertility control agents have been identified, their use on free-ranging herds would be impractical. Concerns pertaining to oral contraception in deer include: cost and logistics of bait distribution, dosage control and ingestion of bait by non-target wildlife.

• OPTION 6-Provide supplemental food to alleviate conflicts with decreased habitat quality. Supplemental feeding fails to address the cause of overpopulation. In fact, it actually compounds future deer population problems.

• OPTION 7-Control deer herds with sharpshooters. This requires shooting throughout the year in order to control regional population growth. The use of sharpshooters would be exceedingly controversial in those situations where regulated hunting could be conducted. This method is also expensive.

• OPTION 8-Reintroduce predators to control deer populations. Predation of non-target species including native wildlife and pets, as well as concerns for human safety, are but a few examples of the conflicts that would arise as a result of predator reintroductions.

CONCLUSION, as stated in the NC Wildlife Resources Commission quoted document:
"Fifty years of research and management experience have shown regulated hunting to be an ecologically sound, socially beneficial, and fiscally responsible method of managing deer populations. Options routinely suggested as alternatives to regulated hunting are typically limited in applicability, prohibitively expensive, logistically impractical, or technically infeasible. As a consequence, wildlife professionals have come to recognize regulated hunting as the fundamental basis of successful deer management." -Jay Olson, FHA Board
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FHA BOARD SPECIAL MEETING: DEER HERD MANAGEMENT

Open forum to discuss the deer issue; experts invited to speak and answer questions: Thursday October 17, 2002, 7PM, the Barn.

Voting on motion at the FHA Annual Meeting November 24.
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CHATHAM CURRENT ISSUES COMMITTEE FORMED

The CCIC has been formed to analyze, monitor, report on development, and recommend action to the FHA Board on state and county issues and/or decisions that will impact Fearrington Village. Some of the issues selected for study include:

• Compact Community Ordinance       
• Large Developments (like Briar Chapel)
• Water Resources   
• Local School System
• Annexation Threats   
• Environmental Matters
• Transportation
• Taxes

The committee members are Bob Eby, chairman; Bill Chestnutt, Judith Burke, Martin Spritzer and Barbara Wilson. The committee's work will be a nonpartisan effort to inform the community and it will report to the FHA Board through County Liaison Director Al Lebeau.

The CCIC will be proactive in analyzing local government plans, trends and decisions that will have a material impact on Fearrington Village and its residents. The county is in transition from a rural to suburban character and Fearrington is moving beyond a country village: the progress of both portends significant change for us.
There are so many potential issues to investigate that the committee would welcome additional volunteers willing to participate on the various study groups it intends to form. If you have an interest please contact Bob Eby or Al Lebeau.
Ed Farnan, FHA President
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RUBENS AND REMBRANDT

The Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art are sponsoring a trip on Thursday, October 17, to hear Dennis Weller, curator of the "Art in the Age of Rubens and Rembrandt," introduce this outstanding exhibit. This treat, as well as viewing the exhibition, is free for members of the Museum.
A chartered bus will leave the Gathering Place at 12:15 p.m. The lecture is at 1:30 p.m.; the show can be viewed until 4:30 when the bus will depart for Fearrington. The cost is $13. Please call Barbara Schmidt at 542-5163 by October 6 to reserve a seat. A check, made out to FFNCMA can be deposited in the FFNCMA box at the Gathering Place Kiosk.

But, if you are not a member, please come anyway. The cost, to be paid at the Museum, is $5 for the lecture and $6 (senior discount) for museum entrance, or join the museum and become a friend, in more ways than one.

More information? Call Peggy Jo Kirby, 542-1991.
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FALL CLEANUP NOVEMBER 11-15

ATTENTION!! FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS ATTENTION!!
Phases I - V;Weathersfield; The Woods; Bush Creek

Our FALL CLEANUP will be held beginning Monday, November 11, and ending Friday, November 17. Leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over 6 feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road to be picked up throughout this period. Residents are reminded that:

BAGS OR BUNDLES ONLY

• All leaves must be in bags.
• Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles*.
• No garbage should be included.
• This service is for yard debris, not the result of major clearing efforts. Excessive amounts will not be picked up unless you contact Tom Seaton (942-2195), who will bill you for his services.
• Residents should begin putting out debris for pickup during the previous weekend so that collections can begin on the Monday of cleanup week.
*To facilitate the tying, lay two 6-foot pieces of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 inches apart before you start stacking the limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie the knot, you know the pile is too big and you should start another.

Grounds and Facilities Committee: John Custer, 542-1582
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HELP THE UNITED WAY TO MEET SERIOUS CHALLENGES

The Fearrington Village United Way campaign is under way. Last year's campaign theme, Uniting the Community, Changing Lives, still holds true.

United Way touched the lives of over 17,000 Chatham County residents last year-one in three-with its funding of programs provided by 23 local agencies. But this year, these agencies are facing serious challenges on three different fronts:

• The economy is having an impact on individual giving-from employee earnings lost through workforce reductions and from retiree income shrinkage due to financial market losses.

• State budget reductions have delayed or cut the government funds that are channeled through the county to local agencies for mandated human services.

• Local needs (and agency client applications) have increased due to population growth, layoffs and loss or lack of benefits.

United Way is an important part of our county. Year-round, United Way reaches out to help, neighbor-by-neighbor, person-to-person. Now, United Way of Chatham County is focused on helping to fill the gaps and do what's needed so our local human service agencies can make ends meet.

This year, both the Chatham County goal of $520,000 and the Fearrington Village goal of $84,000 are the same as last year. The easiest way to reach the goal is by increasing the number of givers. Last year, about 52 percent of all Fearrington households contributed. This year's objective is a minimum of 60 percent participation.

You have received (or will soon receive), either by mail or personally delivered by a neighbor, an envelope containing a brochure and a pledge card. Please mail your contribution or pledge payable in 2003 directly to United Way of Chatham County in the enclosed return envelope. Everyone can do something-no gift is too small.

United Way needs all of us.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

ATTENTION, BRIDGE PLAYERS

Any bridge players who did not play in this year's marathon, but would like to join the group for 2002-3, please contact Cynthia Jones at 545-9660 by October 15 at the latest.
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FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA TO GATHER

Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia will again meet and greet one another at a table laden with food. Our potluck is planned for Thursday, October 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Swim and Croquet Club cabana. Please bring a Scandinavian dish for 6-8 people. There will be drinks and paper products.

Anyone whose heritage is related to the usual Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland and Iceland) or who has traveled or lived extensively in any of these countries is invited. You do not need to be a member of the pool to attend.

Mary Ann Tharaldsen (502 Beechmast; 542-5727) will head the organization in Fearrington. If you have any questions, call her. The cost of the party is $4 per person.

So please join us for salmon, rice pudding, Swedish meatballs, Kuchen, boller, deviled eggs and all the rest for which Scandinavia is famous.
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ARTS & CRAFTS OFFERS 'DREAM TRIP'

We were delighted to see so many of you at our September meeting. At our October 7 meeting (1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place) the program, "A Dream Trip to Italy Becomes Vietri," will be presented by Frances Gravely, co-founder of Vietri, the Italian dinnerware and accessories import company headquartered in Hillsborough.

There are a few seats available for the October 31 bus trip to the North Carolina Museum of Art for the exhibit of "Art in the Age of Rubens and Rembrandt: 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Culture." The cost is $33, including bus, admission and lunch ($28 if you are a member of the Museum). Contact Terrie Doyle at 542-0271 regarding availability. Membership in Arts & Crafts is required for trips, and a separate check for $8 dues should be placed in the Arts & Crafts box in the Swim & Croquet mail kiosk.

Be sure to check our new website (fhafearrington.org/artsandcrafts) for announcements. The bulletin board is for use by all members and contains events and notices of special interest. If you do not have Internet access, ask a friend to share the information with you.
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PROFESSOR TO DISCUSS CARDOZO

David J. Halperin, Ph.D., is the featured speaker at the Tuesday, October 8, meeting of the Fearrington Havurah.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place with coffee and conversation, followed by the program at 8 p.m.

Professor Halperin will discuss "Cardozo: Selected Writings." Halperin is professor emeritus in the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Religious Studies. He received his B.A. degree in Semitic Studies from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from the University of California at Berkeley.
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GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS WATER FEATURES

Lauren Fitts from Carolina Waterscapes will speak on water gardening at the Fearrington Garden Club's October meeting. All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend at the meeting on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

Carolina Waterscapes, a small company located on Airport Road just north of Chapel Hill, is devoted to the design and installation of water features. Their designs are individualized and unique, ranging from small gazing ponds to elaborate double-streamed waterfalls cascading to one or more ponds. They offer basic and advanced water gardens and build koi pools for the more serious koi enthusiast. In addition they contribute to Asian, Zen or other gardens with a unique creation of Vanishing Water Basins to support outdoor fountains. Carolina Waterscapes has installed several water features in Fearrington.

The November 19 meeting will feature Charlotte Jones-Roe of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Her topic will be "What's New at NC BG?"
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WOMEN'S CLUB TO HEAR SURGEON

Ever wish to look younger than you think you do? Ever wonder about the latest developments in laser eyelid surgery, Botox or skin resurfacing? The Fearrington Women's Club's guest for its October meeting will be Dr. Julie A. Woodward, assistant professor of ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery at Duke University. She specializes in cosmetic procedures and is going to tell us all we need to know. Dr. Woodward earned her doctorate at the University of Texas at Houston and completed specialty training in ophthalmology at the University of Texas at Galveston. She completed a one-year fellowship with Dr. Sterling Baker, the person credited with inventing laser eyelid surgery.

You won't want to miss the next meeting of the Fearrington Women's Club set for 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, at The Gathering Place.

Also, the club needs your help in making sure all new Fearringtonians are welcomed into our community. The FWC Welcoming Committee finds it a daunting task to keep up with the steady influx of new residents, proof of the magnetic appeal of our village, and we don't want to miss anyone.

Newcomers are invited to casual coffees. A wealth of material relating to Carolina living is made available at the coffees: community services and activities, education and cultural offerings, etc.

If you have neighbors who are newcomers, please let either Julie Smith (545-0790) or Dody Tredinnick (545-2058) know about it. Please provide name, address and phone number.

DEMOCRATS TO HOST CANDIDATES

The Fearrington Democratic Club will host the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman David Price, and the Democratic candidates for the North Carolina State Legislature on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

All Fearrington residents are encouraged to attend and meet these Democratic candidates running in the November 5 General Election. For information, please call 542-4060.
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ROUND ROBIN ON TAP

The Fearrington Tennis Association will host its annual Round Robin Event on Sunday, October 27, at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club (rain date: November 3). The dinner will be held at the Gathering Place on Saturday, November 2. Membership is open to all Fearrington residents; please contact Bill Cunningham (545-9755) for details. RSVPs no later than October 23.
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PIAF FILM SCHEDULED

The Documentary Film Society will present Edith Piaf: La Vie En Rose on Sunday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Edith Piaf, nee Edith Giovanna Gassion, began her stage career at the age of 7 while touring with her father, a circus acrobat. Before her "discovery" at the age of 19, when she was nicknamed "Kid Sparrow" by the nightclub impresario, Louis Leplee, she was a street singer. Her enchanting and haunting musical renditions are highly prized collections, and like her influence on generations of fans and musicians, remain ageless.

DR. EFIRD RETURNS TO FEARRINGTON

On October 28 and November 4, 11 and 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Dr. James M. Efird will present his enlightening insights on the Gospel of Matthew.

For 41 years. Dr. Efird has served on the faculty of Duke Divinity School, where he is a professor of biblical interpretation. In his lectures throughout this area, including Fearrington, Dr. Efird succeeds in making the Bible understandable and unforgettable for his audiences. He accomplishes this with some intellectual tweaking; new views of biblical passages, presented at times with irrepressible and effervescent humor.
Come hear this scholar with the twinkle in his eye. The lectures are free and are arranged by members of Christian Bible Study Groups in Fearrington. All residents are welcome.
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REPUBLICANS TO PROVIDE SAMPLE BALLOTS

On Wednesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, six days before the important election, the Fearrington Republican Club will give out sample ballots and answer any possible questions. Please check at the mail kiosks for posters advising who our speaker will be and the subject matter. All Fearrington residents are invited.

Republicans with e-mail addresses will receive an e-mail with more details about this meeting.
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KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE WOODS PARTY

Before we get too busy with holidays or leave town to visit other places and people, plan to get together with your Woods neighbors at the annual Woods Party. We are working hard to make Saturday, November 23, an informal, relaxed and welcoming affair. The party will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
We are interested in suggestions and volunteers. (Please contact Ed or Connie Berry or Eric or Barbara Goodman). As usual, finger food for six and $5 per person (checks payable to Eric Goodman). Wine, beer and soft drinks will be supplied. And please bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Chatham Council on Aging. Make someone else have a warmer Thanksgiving. Please come. Let's kick off the holiday season together.
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AUTHOR EVENTS AT MCINTYRE'S

All readings are at 11 a.m.

• Saturday, October 5, George Singleton will read from his collection of stories, The Half-Mammals of Dixie.
• Saturday, October 12, Frances Mayes will read from her new novel, Swan.
• Saturday, October 19, Cookbook doyenne Jean Anderson will discuss her latest oeuvre, Process This!
• Saturday, October 26, Bland Simpson will read from his new non-fiction work, Ghost Ship of Diamond Shoals: The Mystery of the Carroll A. Deering
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In order for any of the above books to be signed, the store asks that one of the author's titles be purchased from McIntyre's.
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WOMEN'S CLUB PRESENTS 'ITALIAN NIGHT'

"Italian Night" to be hosted by the Fearrington Women's Club for all Fearringtonians on Friday, October 25, at the Gathering Place is proving to be very popular, but there is still time to make your reservation. This is a fundraising event to benefit Chatham County charities, and we appreciate your support for a worthy cause.
Wine will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment. Our guest artists, soprano Karen Schacht and tenor Bill McCulloch, will be accompanied by Deanna Domres and will present arias and duets from La Boheme, Tosca and others, as well as some Italian songs.

Seating will be limited to 120, but a waiting list will be maintained. To reserve, make your check payable to the FWC for $15/person (includes wine) and mail or deliver to Cathy Hummel, 594A Woodbury. If you reserve and are unable to attend, please call Cathy at 542-1953 so someone else can be contacted.
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WEBSITE IS A POPULAR SPOT

The FHA Website is a hit! Especially the bulletin board, which has become an important communications tool in Fearrington. Its usage grows daily.

An example of its value: On September 5, a resident found a dog and posted a notice. Not long after, the grateful owners posted an effusive thank you note. There are many other examples, including other lost-and-found messages, meeting notices and deer herd management.
There's more-much more-to the website (www.fhafearrington.org), including a What's New section on the cover page, an online directory, the newsletter and calendar, a list of organizations and FHA board notes.
If you need more information about the website, including a password, please e-mail the FHA Office (fhaoffice@mindspring.com).

A reminder to residents: Last May I circulated an e-mail advising that future community e-mail messages from me would be confined to urgent matters, such as death notices. Although the transition to the bulletin board for routine notices has been smooth, I still receive an occasional request to circulate non-urgent messages. Please use the bulletin board for these.

-Bob Comey,
FHA Computer Committee
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VOLUNTEERS

RING THE BELLS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY

The time has come once again to ring the bell for the less fortunate people in Chatham County.
We are all so lucky to have and take the time to help so many people in the area in which we live-unique Fearrington Village.

This year we will launch our campaign on Monday, November 25, and will be on post from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in four two-hour shifts per day.

The weeks of December 2 and 9 we will work Monday through Saturday. The week of December 16 we will work Wednesday through Saturday. We will conclude by working Monday and Tuesday December 23 and 24.

We provide the time and talent and our generous residents of the area provide the money.
Our tax-deductible donations also are welcome and appreciated. This has been a difficult year for all of us and also for charities.

Please call Joan and Ken Richardson at 542-2313 with your calendar in hand so we can give you the time to serve and later provide a reminder.

We filled 96 shifts last year and nobody missed their time. Congratulations to you all.
Our donations last year exceeded $10,000.

This year we will have 92 shifts. Good luck to all and "God Bless America."

-Ken Richardson, Salvation Army
Board Member, Chatham County
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DECEMBER LUMINARIES TO BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Street and neighborhood coordinators are still needed to distribute order forms for the December lighting.

There are more than 2,000 families with seriously ill or injured children who use the Ronald McDonald House each year, and all proceeds from the sale of the luminary kits are donated to help support the House.

Please contact Anna Lees Cobb at work (545-9400) or home (545-9773) or Bunny Shillito (542-1984) if you are able to help out.
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PITTSBORO SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Pittsboro Elementary School needs men and women who have a little time to help a first- or second-grader with their beginning reading skills. A half-hour session is planned by Sharon Clapp, the special teacher involved, and she provides the basic training. But enjoyment of children and a small amount of patience are all that is really needed. The day and hour are your choice.

You can call Sharon at school, 542-3987, or Joan Belden at 542-5713.
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SCORE OFFERS ASSISTANCE

Would you find helping small business owners be successful, a rewarding experience? SCORE is comprised of very affable and interesting people who represent the Chapel Hill-Chatham County Chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). We are involved with mentoring and business counseling.
Also, if you need information in starting a small business or help with your present small business, we would be pleased to advise you. No fees are involved.

Please call Lorraine Voss (542-4277) for further information.

TAX ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The VITA program provides free tax assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages in Orange and Chatham counties. Volunteers work at four locations in Orange and, as in previous years, in Pittsboro.

Our goal this year is to extend the program in Chatham to include Siler City, as well as add additional dates in Pittsboro. We are looking for new volunteers to help fill that need and to work at the traditional locations. Returns are prepared on computers, using tax preparation software provided by the IRS. All volunteers receive training in January in use of computers and the program. VITA volunteers provide assistance, usually on an appointment basis, from the first week of February until April 15. Work schedules are flexible. This year VITA will host an orientation session in November to explain the program to potential volunteers.

If interested, please call Michael Cotter (542-4414) or Art Lebo (542-5177) for further information.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

NEWCOMERS CLUB WELCOMES MEMBERS

Fearringtonian Darlene Pomroy is serving as president of the Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill and wants other residents to know that membership is open to them if they have moved here within the past two years.

The club holds a general meeting the third Wednesday of each month at the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, and the program will feature Dr. John Florin, department chair and professor of geography at UNC-Chapel Hill, as speaker. He will talk about "the New South," the changes taking place throughout the region and what role we, as newcomers, play. He is known as a popular and very entertaining speaker and can even make cow patties and gravestones fascinating!

The club also offers a wide variety of activities for newcomers to develop new friendships and learn about our new home region and all the wonderful "riches" it has to offer us. Please call Marty Kirchner (968-0503) or Arline Henry (942-9686) if you are interested in membership.
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BOOK SALE AT PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Are you looking for a good book to read or add to your reference materials? Or do you need to weed your collection?

The Friends of the Pittsboro Library's fall book sale can help you achieve your objective, whether you're reducing or adding to your personal library-or just can't resist a good deal. The sale will run from Thursday, October 17, through Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Pittsboro Library's Reeves Auditorium. To donate books or to work at the sale, please contact Tom Doyle at 542-0271.
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'THE BIG BUSINESS OF SPORTS'

Ron Hyatt, Ph.D., will speak on "The Big Business of Sports" in North Carolina at the October 18 program of the Greater Chapel Hill Newcomers Club's Men's Luncheon Group. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. The cost of a Soup 'n Salad buffet lunch and an interesting speaker is $10.75.

RSVP with checks payable to Warren Wagner, 141 Fearrington Post, by October 13.

Guests are welcome as long as space permits.
Questions? Call Terry Crook, 260-2942.
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SUPPORT THE CHATHAM HUNGER WALK

The 2002 Walk-Chatham County's 14th annual-will take place Sunday, October 20, at 2 p.m., starting at Bray Park in Siler City. The walk is a 10K loop through town and each walker collects pledges from several sponsors to make a contribution.

The 2002 event has been organized and will be carried out by CORA, your county food pantry, and is no longer sponsored by Church World Services.

Seventy-five percent of the money collected by Fearrington walkers will stay in Chatham County and 25 percent will be sent to Church World Services.

If you would like to be a walker or a sponsor, please call Marye Kloster (542-0618) or Barbara Stoddard (545-9643) and they will get material to you or answer any questions you may have.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO COMMEMORATE U.N. DAY

The United Nations Population Fund, also known as UNFPA, is a United Nations agency that was established to address rapid population growth around the world, especially in the developing countries. Over the years, as it became clear that population growth is dependent upon a large variety of factors and is an integral facet of economic development, UNFPA's mandate was reframed to focus on women's reproductive health and women's issues more broadly.

But what initially seemed an inherently positive mandate that everyone could agree with has become highly controversial in the United States, which has often withheld its contribution to the agency. This year, for example, the Bush administration withdrew $34 million that Congress had appropriated for it.

In commemoration of the United Nations' 57th anniversary, the West Triangle Chapter of UNA-USA, in association with the League of Women Voters, will hear Pam DeLargy, chief of UNFPA's Humanitarian Response Unit, speak about UNFPA's work and its relationship to the United States at its "Lunch and Learn" meeting on Wednesday, October 23. The meeting will take place at noon at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill. Ms. DeLargy has also served as UNFPA's country representative in Eritrea and has spent a good deal of her career working in the area of public health, focusing in particular on reproductive health.

Reservations can be made by sending a $15 check payable to UNA-West Triangle Chapter to Barbara Berke, 595B Fearrington Post. The deadline to receive checks is Wednesday, October 16. Questions: Barbara Berke, 542-0319.
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DEAN SMITH TO BE SPECIAL GUEST AT 'A TASTE OF CHATHAM'

Don't miss your chance to meet former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith at the ninth annual "A Taste of Chatham." Join the Chatham County Council on Aging for an evening of elegance in the upstairs ballroom of the clubhouse at Governors Club. The gala will take place Sunday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Maury O'Dell of WPTF-AM will be master of ceremonies. Joan Ewing, a former congressional aide, will give a short presentation about the importance of the Older Americans Act and pay tribute to some of our representatives who have played a major role in its continued reauthorization. Former Congressman Ike Andrews and Congressmen David Price and Bobby Etheridge are planning to attend.

There will be culinary delights, dancing and a live auction. The Heart of Carolina Jazz Septet, made up of members of the larger Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, will provide the musical entertainment.

Auctioneer Michael Rogers will lead the live auction, featuring treasures donated by local artisans and businesses. Prizes include a night for two at the Rosemary House B&B, golf for four at The Preserve at Jordan Lake, two US Airways tickets, dinner for two at the Fearrington House and golf for four at Governors Club. The auction also features artwork from local artists, including Fearrington's Doris Dunlap and Rita Spina and Perry Harrison, Jonathan Manning and Jeff Christian.

Tickets are $40 per person. For tickets, mail your request with your check made out to the Council on Aging to P.O. Box 715, Pittsboro 27312. For more information, please call Dina Reynolds at 542-4512.
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DEEP RIVER MEDIATION SETS SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Deep River Mediation is returning to the Sanford Antiques Mall on Sunday, November 10, from 1-5 p.m. to host a Silent Auction Scavenger Hunt throughout the 18,000-square-foot mall on South Moore Street. This event is free and open to the public. A $2 donation is suggested.

Join us before or after the Temple Theatre showing of The Woman in Black for great buys on golf passes, getaways, artwork, quilts, collectibles, books and other items donated by area businesses and individuals. Our name change reflects our expansion of programs, services, and new trained mediators into Lee County.

If you have an item that you would like to contribute to Deep River Mediation, a non-profit 301(3)c organization, please contact Cheryl Gallan, event coordinator and mediator, at 968-3989.
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HEALTH & FITNESS NEWS

FEARRINGTON CARES NEWS

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS

It appears that some drivers think it is against the law to use directional signals when turning. That is not true!
The law states that you must signal when making a turn. If you do not signal when making a turn, you are inviting a visit to the emergency room and a possible fine.

To learn when else to use your turn signals and to brush up on your driving skills, register for the 55 Alive Defensive Driving Class by calling Joe Geoghegan at 545-0710.

The next class is Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and only costs $10 for both days.
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FITNESS LECTURE

Shan Jones of the Duke Center for Living will present Comprehensive Fitness: A Plan for You on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Learn about exercise and fitness in this interactive lecture with some audience participation.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The Red Cross Blood Drive at the Gathering Place will take place on Friday, November 1, between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call Betty Lou Cobb at 545-9773 or e-mail her at alcblc@ mindspring.com for an appointment.

Procedure and facts:

• Your blood pressure, temperature and pulse will be taken in a mini physical.
• Private and personal interviews will be conducted about your past and present lifestyle.
• An average of 10 minutes is required for the donation process itself.
• Replacing the pint of blood donated requires a few hours for the plasma and a few weeks for the cells.
• Usually no side effects are experienced, but a few people may feel faint, dizzy, or have black and blue marks or redness where the needle was inserted.
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NEWSLETTER DUE
The Fearrington Cares Newsletter (four pages) to be delivered to your home during October will explain the proposed plan for extending the service program.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

The current Fearrington Cares Calendar

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OTHER HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS

YOGA EVERY WEDNESDAY

Headed by a yoga professional, we meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Gathering Place.
Our sessions are a blend of stretching, balance, meditation and relaxation and suitable for all.
We invite you to join our congenial group. For details, call Laura Hyer, 545-9607.
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MUSIC NOTES

CONCERT SERIES TO HEAR MOUNTAIN CHAMBER PLAYERS

The Mountain Chamber Players, a group much loved and esteemed in western North Carolina, will perform on Sunday, October 27, at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The ensemble consists of flute/piccolo, clarinet/saxophone, horn, bassoon and piano, and with flexible instrumentation, they perform a wide variety of music.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. However, extra seats are usually available and non-subscribers may attend the concerts by arriving at the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $10 per person.
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HARMONY GRITS WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

The Harmony Grits, Fearrington's exuberant men's chorus, is off to a great season with an experienced, highly talented new director, Matt Fry. Matt is supported by our professional accompanist, Dan Hadley. Matt replaces Mark Graves, who was unable to return due to heavy pressures in his graduate program at Duke.

We're delighted that Matt has chosen to direct the Grits. He has 14 years of choral direction experience. He currently teaches and directs music at Jordan Matthews High School in Siler City. Matt's energy, professionalism and directing talent are wonderful additions to the Grits. Matt has already invited the Grits to perform at Jordan Matthews; we will be singing there on the evening of December 12.

The Grits are in serious rehearsal for the holiday concert to be held in the Barn December 9. The Grits will again sing with the Village Voices in an event that has become a much-heralded annual favorite.

The Mini Grits, the smaller close-harmony group within the Grits, directed by Bill Briggs, will appear at the welcoming party for new residents at the Gathering Place the afternoon of October 17. The Minis will sing at about 3 p.m.

Singing with the Grits is a rewarding, fun-filled experience. Rehearsals are held each Thursday in the Gathering Place at 4:15 p.m. We welcome new members. No auditions are required, and you're welcome to sit in and observe. Contact Membership Chairman Bob Bogle at 545-3027 for additional information.
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PAULINE LEDERER TO OFFER COURSE

Pauline Lederer, well-known concert pianist, will be offering a two-week course to Fearrington residents on Friday, November 15, and Friday, November 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Gathering Place.
She will discuss 19th-century romantic piano music and will focus on five important composers-Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt and Brahms. She will play selections of each of these masters and discuss the stylistic features of the music, as well as give biographical background.

To register, make check payable to Arts & Crafts for $12 (or $6 if you can attend only one class) and deliver to Cathy Hummel at 594A Woodbury.
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VILLAGE VOICES START ON EXPANDED SCALE

Village Voices Women's Chorus got off to a rousing start in early September, with six new members joining us. This is an excellent time for other Fearrington women who like to sing to join because we are reviewing our music from last year in preparation for some fall singing engagements. Music has been selected for our holiday and spring concerts, and we will be beginning rehearsals for those events.

We welcome any Fearrington ladies interested in singing, making new friends and enjoying good fellowship. Rehearsals are from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gathering Place. There are no auditions. Our director is Fearrington's Bob Lawton and the accompanist is Dan Hadley.

Our get-acquainted bio this month is: Who is our new Treasurer?

Sandy Kelley was born and grew up in Westchester County, N.Y. and met her husband, Bob, while both were students at Cornell. They were married shortly after graduation. During those early years, they had four children and lived in California, France and New Jersey. In 1967 they moved to Vermont.

After being a stay-at-home mom until their youngest child was in first grade, Sandy went back to school for a masters degree and then taught high school math in Essex Junction, Vt., for 25 years.

Skiing, golf and music are all avid interests of both Sandy and Bob. Sandy has been in the Village Voices for four years and Bob has been with the Harmony Grits for three-and-a-half.

Besides the active life Sandy leads here in Fearrington, having moved here in 1997, she and Bob still spend their summers and holidays in Vermont.

For more information or questions about Village Voices, please contact our president, Joan Cowan, at 545-2345.
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FHA NOTES

IMPORTANT FHA DATES!

FHA Semiannual Newcomer's Welcome Party

Thursday, October 17, 2-3:30 p.m.
Gathering Place

To sign up, come to the FHA office, leave a message at 542-1603, or fhaoffice@mindspring.com with you name(s) and phone number.

FHA Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Fearrington Homeowners Association is scheduled for November 24, 2002, at 3 p.m.In the Barn

Voting from 2 to 3 p.m. for Officers, Directors and Deer Management Issue
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BOARD BRIEFINGS

Deer Debate Highlights Board Meeting

A number of contentious issues were discussed at the September 3 meeting and several motions were passed.

Resident Gayle Ruedi requested time to discuss issues regarding house resales in Fearrington Village. Her specific request was to allow display of "for sale" signs in the planted areas in front of houses for sale. This request had been reviewed by the Board and denied, as it was a deviation from the covenants. A covenant change would require 90 percent agreement.

Ms. Ruedi read from a prepared statement. On August 6, she sent letters to the FHA Board and the Camden Board requesting that restrictions on "for sale" signs be lifted. Real estate sales are particularly difficult at present. In addition, Fitch Creations is not part of the multiple listing services and although they allow area Realtors to show their listings, they do not show houses listed with other Realtors. Also, in her opinion they have a bias toward the sale of new construction often offering additional incentives for new house sales.

Several residents spoke to the problems with resales in Fearrington. Dave Spencer confirmed difficulty with sales and his impression that Fitch Creations had a conflict of interest. Margaret George and Margaret Tunstall, citing their experience as Realtors, stated that signs were an excellent marketing tool. Tom George inquired about how hard it was to change the covenants and if R.B. Fitch had been consulted. Gayle Ruedi said she had spoken with him and he was opposed to "for sale" signs. No action was taken.

The board had scheduled a vote on a final proposal to begin thinning the deer herd in Fearrington. At least 133 residents attended the meeting to participate in the discussion of the motion. Residents wishing to speak had been asked to sign up to speak either for or against the plan. Speakers were to go in order alternating between groups and speak for two minutes. Jay Olson, FHA director, provided background information about the development of the deer herd-thinning plan. He made a motion, which was seconded, to proceed with the plans for a carefully controlled hunt with selected archers.

Gayle Ruedi was the first speaker. She represented a group of concerned citizens who were presenting a petition to request a special meeting to discuss the facts with the board and to request a vote of the full FHA membership. The bylaws require that all FHA members be notified by mail and/or local announcements at least 20 days prior to the meeting. A majority of the members present or represented by proxy would be required to proceed with the plan. The group collected signatures from 176 households, which is greater than the 10 percent required. President Ed Farnan accepted the petition and terminated discussion.

A series of motions regarding budget items and improvements were presented and passed including:

(1) A guideline for spending authorization provides for both approved budget line items and other necessary expenditures within the Director's functional accountability.

(2) A motion to sponsor a single Newcomer Party in the fall of each year.

(3) A motion to approve the expenditure of up to $1,400 for electrostatic coating of parcel lockers at the Gathering Place and Creekwood kiosks in order to extend their useful performance.

(4) A motion to approve the expenditure of up to $1,100 to prune the Bartlett pear trees around the Gathering Place.

(5) A motion to approve the expenditure of up to $2,750 for over seeding and fertilization of the rights of way in Bush Creek and additional 400 yards elsewhere in the village and a motion to establish a coordinating committee to monitor the condition of walks, paths and trails, establish a volunteer group of residents who would be available for periodic clean-up and maintenance, create appropriate documents (maps, brochures, etc.) that would inform residents of their walking options and serve as planning tools and to develop a comprehensive database on the costs and labor requirements of alternative schemes for constructing and surfacing walks, paths and trails.

One motion was not passed. John Custer presented a detailed plan to upgrade and repair the Creekwood Kiosk. He requested the expenditure of up to $14,000. The motion was discussed but tabled for further discussion with the Treasurer regarding source of funds.

County Liaison Chair Al Lebeau reported that the commissioners endorsed a 1/2 cent local sales tax increase to finance county operations and to replace the funds being withheld by the state. Collection of the tax will begin on July 1, 2003, when the current 1/2 cent state sales tax expires in 2003.

In May, Pittsboro petitioned the North Carolina Legislature to de-annex Pittsboro Christian Village, a residential facility for retired couples with a nursing facility, which was annexed by Pittsboro in 1983. After annexation, the facility paid town sewer and water rates and was the town's fourth largest taxpayer of about $18,110. In December 2001, the facility was deemed a qualified retirement facility by the state and became a tax-exempt property. Faced with the loss of tax revenue, the town would now like to de-annex the property and receive payment for sewer and water and police and fire protection at an out-of-town rate amounting to about $19,600.

Residents commented on the poor condition of the roadway shoulders on Millcroft and Camden entering the Bush Creek area and the risk to public safety. The FHA will request corrective action from Fitch Creations, which owns the road. Other residents raised the issue of the East Camden and Weathersfield intersection. Could there be a 4-way stop or speed bumps? This intersection is controlled by the state and speed bumps are not permitted on state roads.

Ed Farnan and Al Perlman stated that several areas on the website will be available soon without a password, but the directory and bulletin board will still require a password.

The next board meeting will be Thursday, October 3, at 7 p.m.
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Candidates for the 2003 FHA Board

2003 Vice-President/2004 President-Gerald R. Gaudet

Before moving to Fearrington, Gerry was a senior executive with Digital Equipment, National Semiconductor and Control Data Corp. His work life was spent in Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, India, Thailand and the Philippines. He was active in American Chambers of Commerce, director of Fulbright Scholarships and coordinated the curricula at local universities to tailor technical education to dovetail with U.S. and international company requirements. He worked with Thailand's Education Ministry to improve drinking water facilities for schools in rural villages and involved many companies to support the activities. Gerry has been active in town volunteer activities acting as chairman of the Sewer Committee and head of the Water Committee in Groton, Mass.

Gerry received his B.S. degree from Massachusetts State College and graduated from Stanford's Executive Management Program. He moved to Fearrington in 1997 and has been active in tennis, golf and working with computers. He's been married to Maggie for 38 years; they have two daughters.

Treasurer- Frank J. Chut

Born in Detroit, Frank received his B.S. degree in economics and business administration from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude, where he was a Detroit Edison Scholar. He obtained his L.L.B. from the University of Detroit Law School, magna cum laude, Charles M. Burton Scholar, and his L.L.M. from New York University School of Law, Food and Drug Fellow.

Frank started as a staff attorney with Schering Corp. and was given increasing responsible positions over the years. In 1976, he was named secretary and associate general counsel of Schering and corporate vice president of Schering Plough Corp. in 1981. Frank retired in 1995 as senior vice president and associate general counsel. He is or has been a member of the Michigan, American and New Jersey bar associations, Bar of the City of New York, New Jersey Association of Corporate Counsels and the American Association of Corporate Counsels. He has served in numerous positions in professional, industry, academic and community associations.

Married to Louise since 1960, Frank is vice president of the Bulls and Bears Investing Club, active in the Fearrington Golf Club and a member of the Duke Children's Health Center's Board of Advisors.

Financial Officer-Richard Bird

Richard and his wife, Sally, moved to Fearrington from New Jersey two years ago. Richard is retired from the Federal Government, where he worked for the Department of Defense as a systems analyst. In New Jersey, he was active with the local historical society and did volunteer work for the public library. In Fearrington he has been working with the other volunteers to maintain the FHA website.

County Liaison-Alfred Lebeau

A native of Elizabeth, N.J., Al holds degrees in electrical engineering and regional planning from Penn State University. He served for four years in the Pacific Fleet of the Navy on board three ships. Al worked in the electronics industry before changing careers to regional planning, where he spent 25 years with the Philadelphia office of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration as an urban planner. He retired in 1998 and moved to Fearrington.

Al's wife, Dorothy, is a personal financial planner who has been listed as one of the best financial planners in Worth and Money magazines. She has taught financial planning courses at the University of Pennsylvania for 20 years and has taught financial planning at Duke and the Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Until recently Al owned a Bristol 35.5-foot sailboat, which was kept in Essex, Conn. Other interests include singing (member of the Harmony Grits), genealogy and travel.

Nominating Committee-Marylou Anderson

Marylou grew up in Philadelphia, and after her marriage to Larz, lived in New York State, Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Texas. While in Dallas, Marylou was secretary to the head of Middle School for a number of years and then was assistant to the head of the Boarding Department at the Hodeaday School for 16 years.

Marylou has had a long association with Fearrington, having built here in 1984. After 27 years in Texas, she and Larz moved to West Camden in 1997. She has been on the Nominating Committee for Fearrington Cares and on the board of Arts & Crafts, Etc. Marylou and Larz have four children and six grandchildren.

Nominating Committee-Mary Barbara Bickell

Born in northern Indiana, Mary Barbara graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. degree in foods and nutrition. Married to Paul for 50 years, they have two children and two grandchildren. Mary Barbara and Paul have lived in Antwerp, Belgium, and Maadi, Egypt.

She has lived in Fearrington for 17 years, having moved here from Summit, N.J. Involved in many community organizations, Mary Barbara was vice president and program chair for the Northern Indiana Art Salon and a board member of the League of Women Voters and the Hammond YMCA. In Summit, she was a board member of the Community Concert Association.

Since moving to Fearrington, she has been active in Arts & Crafts serving both as program chair and travel chair. Mary Barbara has been a member of the Garden Club and is active in various church organizations and the P.E.O. while holding down a part-time job. Her interests include travel, music and the arts.

Nominating Committee-Jack Zollinger

Jack was born in Louisville and graduated from Friends School in Baltimore and Lehigh University with a B.S. degree in business administration. He worked for IBM in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. for 36 years before he and his wife, Joan, moved to Fearrington in 1993.

Jack's volunteer activities include the United Way of Chatham County board from 1994 until 2001, serving as campaign chair for two years and co-president for one year. He rejoined the board in March. Jack has also worked on the Fearrington United Way campaign since 1994. He served on the board of the Home Care Connection for two years until it merged with Stay Put For Now to form Fearrington Cares in 2000. Jack and Jean have two sons and five grandchildren.
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SERVICES OF YOUR FHA OFFICE

The FHA Office at the Gathering Place (rear door entry) is open from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Volunteers are there to serve you in the following areas:

• Copying: Our copier uses 8 x 11 letter, legal and manuscript-size, as well as color paper. It also collates and staples, reduces and enlarges on one or two sides according to your needs. Transparencies can be made on the same machine.
• Our fax machine operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Faxes can be sent and received worldwide.
• Directories, vendor books, local area maps and information on the covenants pertaining to various Fearrington properties are available. In addition, other local reference materials are also available.
• We maintain emergency registration books, should family contacts be required in an emergency. You may provide and update this data at your convenience.
Our office bills the various Fearrington approved groups on their monthly usage of the copy and fax machines.
Fees vary according the to the service provided.

If you have any questions, please contact us during office hours at 542-1603 or at fhaoffice@mindspring.com.
-Nancy Kern, FHA Vice President

Fitch Creations requests that residents not use their fax or copier, but use the FHA office or CCB's copier and notary services.
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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR

FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR