FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

DEER PROJECT COMMITTEE

Fearrington Residents will be interested to learn that the FHA Board's Deer Project Committee is in place and hard at work. Committee members from Fearrington Village are: Jim Abrahamson, Jim Granger, Richard Kenney, Stan Pomeranz, Jack Traywick and Dik Van Iten. Outside members include Frances LeRoy, head gardener for Fitch Creations; joined by Andy Upshaw, landscape designer, nurseryman and president of the Chatham County Growers Association; Cliff Braam, DOT safety specialist; AI Cooke, horticultural specialist from NCSU/County Extension-Chatham County and (soon to join us, we trust!) Chris Moorman, extension forest wildlife and environmental education specialist.

Each of these outside members works with the Deer Project Committee in a consultancy role, guiding us through the various issues and opportunities with which we are working. Working groups have been set in place to focus on the following areas: Gardening and Landscaping Strategies; Accident/ Safety Database; Deer Population Database, Fencing Options, Strategies and Policies; Intra-Village Communications; and Approaches Taken by Other Villages and Homeowners Associations.

It is the intent of the Deer Project Committee to culminate its work with a set of recommendations (for the Board of Directors) intended to further and support community-wide interest in getting on well with our Country Village neighbors and the creatures and critters indigenous to our area of Chatham County. Moreover, it is our aspiration to conduct our work for the Board of Directors in a manner which makes possible the county-wide use of the fruits of our labors. Close cooperation with Chatham County Extension specialists and the State Department of Transportation will undoubtedly greatly enhance the likelihood of this goal.

Community members who would like to communicate with the Deer Project Committee about its work may do so by contacting Jim Granger at 968-9868 (jaglrc@Worldnet.att. net) or Dik Van Iten at 545-0690 (senuccio@juno.com). Please take the opportunity to be a contributing participant in this important project!

-Dik Van Iten, chair, FHA Deer Project Committee
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

Now that spring is in the air, can music be far behind? Come and listen to some lovely, lilting melodies that Music in the Air is planning for you. These concerts take place at our tent in the Village and are free (although we ask you to donate generously when the hat is passed since the musicians are not paid at all by us). In the event of rain, all performances will be held inside at the Market Cafe.

• April 17, 4:30-Trilogy, three guitars and a smooth sound, playing old favorites
• May 1, 4:30-The Heart of Carolina Jazz Septet, with vocalist
• May 15, 7 (note time change)-The Savoyards, performing Gilbert and Sullivan
• May 29, 7-To be announced
• June 12, 7- Fearrington talent night. Don't be bashful! Contact Carolyn Gelderman if you'd like to perform for us.
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EASTER BUNNY PLANS TRIP TO FEARRINGTON

Things are hoppin' on the Bunny Trail again, and a celebration is planned for Sunday, April 20, to welcome the Easter Bunny to Fearrington Village. By 1:30 p.m. he will have hidden lots of eggs filled with special surprises in the playground and field near the tennis courts and will be ready to greet children, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. The Easter Bunny particularly enjoys posing with his admirers for photographs. He brings his own carrots, but refreshments will be served to all other believers. Those under the age of 8 are asked to bring their own baskets in which to collect eggs. Come one, come all. Everyone is welcome at this traditional Fearrington spring event!
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MALTA TO PRAGUE

On Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, the Travel Club will present a digital slide show with commentary by Lee Caldwell, "Malta to Prague." Travel with Doris and Lee by ship and train with stops in Malta, Sicily, Greece, Croatia, Venice, Budapest, Vienna and Prague.
All Fearringtonians with an interest in travel and/or photography are invited to attend. For questions, call Sue or Don Zehl at 542-4076.
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CCB'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

CCB's Fearrington branch invites residents to the bank's 100th Anniversary Party on Friday, April 4. Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to place their names in a box for a special drawing to be held during the party. A name will be drawn hourly for a gift.
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FEARRINGTONIANS TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK

Fearringtonians Jim Abrahamson and Paul Carew will discuss their new book, Vanguard of American Atomic Deterrence: The Sandia Pioneers, 1946-1949, at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, at McIntyre's Bookstore. The book tells the story of the young army officers selected by Leslie Groves, chief of the wartime Manhattan Project, to take over from the Los Alamos atomic scientists responsibility for assembling America's first type of atomic bomb, described by one of the scientists as a "Rube Goldberg affair that took an assembly team of scientific experts a week's worth of effort to assemble."
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FEARRINGTON'S SPRING CYCLEFEST

An informal survey indicates that there are bicycles gathering dust in two-thirds of the garages in Fearrington. Many of us had good intentions and planned to get more exercise when we had the time and had a good place to ride. Now is the time for the men and women of Fearrington Village to blow off the dust and work out the kinks.

The Fearrington community is a wonderful place to ride. The weather is perfect, and there are a solid core of riders at all levels that want to ride with you. To start the season off right, we plan an informal gathering of all current and future cyclists on Saturday afternoon, April 5, from 1 to 3. We will meet at Madison between East and West Camden-the street at the head of the park.

We will have volunteers to assist you with basic adjustments-check and inflate your tires, lubricate your chain and adjust your seat. We will answer your questions, provide encouragement and assist in making your first day out for the season an enjoyable experience. We will lead several tours of varying distances and pace so everyone should feel comfortable riding.

• Tour 1: 2-5 miles within Fearrington covering the Camdens and Galloway Ridge
• Tour 2: 10 miles down Morris road to meet the goat
• Tour 3: 16 miles to Bynum Bridge

We hope this will be a great start to the season for you. You are encouraged to join our Sunday rides starting at the Market at 9. We plan to have a slower 10-mile flight as well as our regular 20-mile flight, meeting back at the Market for coffee. We also hope to have other events this year including several rides during the week, a couples' ride and excursions in the area. This year, we would like to share these good experiences with you.
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FEARRINGTON THESPIANS

The next meeting of Fearrington Thespians will be on Sunday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Snuffy Howe will produce Can Seals Get Food Stamps? by Fearringtonian Carl Granath. It will star: Bob Leopold, Dale Smith, Suzanne North, Stephen Bodner, Joan Richardson and Laura Katz. All Fearringtonians are welcome. To learn more: girtong@nc.rr.com.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

Be sure to join us April 7 at 1:30 at the Gathering Place for our last program of the year. Maggie Zwilling, member of the Chatham County Arts Council and coordinator of the Chatham County Annual Studio Tour, will share some history of the Arts Council and outline future plans and goals. Chatham County artists will join Maggie for the program.

At the meeting, the slate of new officers for next year will be presented and voted upon. Also, reservations will be taken for the trip to Wilmington (see below). Exciting upcoming events for members only:

• April 17 (rain date April 22), 9:30, meet at the Gathering Place parking lot and carpool to Chapel Hill for a walking tour of the UNC campus when it is all "dressed up" for spring! Our tour is about 11/2 hours long and will be led by Fearringtonian David Erisman, who is a UNC graduate and very familiar with the campus and its history. No fees. Lunch on your own, perhaps as a group. Remember to wear walking shoes and bring a camera.

• May 5, 11:30, join us at the Gathering Place for our Spring Luncheon, catered by Home on the Range. The menu is terrific and there will be assigned seating. Cost is $22, including wine and punch. Checks should be made to Arts & Crafts and given to Kaye Zinsmeyer (540 Weathersfield) or put in the Arts & Crafts box in the Gathering Place kiosk.

• May 13, 14, 15. Our big TRIP to Wilmington, limited to 20 participants. We will go in private cars and stay at the Courtyard by Marriott. Lodging and all meals will be $100 per person per night, and single supplement will be available at $40 per night. There is a one-night or two-night option. Reservations will begin on April 7 at the regular meeting, and a $50 deposit, payable to Arts & Crafts, is required. Additional details regarding optional add-on activities and tours in Wilmington will be given at the meeting. Questions, call Nancy Foster, 542-0407.
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BALLET COURSE OFFERED

By popular demand, Betsy Bullen is returning to Fearrington to offer a new course-MACHO MEN IN THE WORLD OF BALLET! Rather than talking about ballerinas (we've had enough of those white tutus), this class will focus on the man's part in the world of swans. Ballet has a lot more in common with gymnastics and other sports than most people realize, so we'll look at what is expected of men, what special training they receive and what their roles are like. As always, lots of video clips will make the point.

Everyone in Fearrington is welcome. The course will be on Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10-11:30 at the Gathering Place. To reserve for the four-week course, make $25 check payable to Arts & Crafts and deliver to Cathy Hummel, 594A Woodbury.
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FEARRINGTON CHAVERA

Richard Chess, Ph.D., Department of Literature and Languages professor and director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, is the featured speaker at the Tuesday, April 8, meeting of Fearrington Chavera. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in The Gathering Place, followed by the program at 8 p.m.

Professor Chess returns to Fearrington Village after a two-year absence to discuss his newer works, including Poetry in Dangerous Times.
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COOKING LESS AND ENJOYING FOOD MORE

"Cooking Less And Enjoying Food More" will be presented by Jack Traywick to the Fearrington Vegetarian Club on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Members are requested to bring copies of their favorite recipe. All are welcome. Please call Maggie Gaudet at 545-0494 or Margaret George at 542-4609 if you would like to attend.
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GARDENING DEMONSTRATION

Join the Fearrington Gardeners for a demonstration on Drought Tolerant Summer Plants for the Southern Garden. The demonstration is free, open to the public, and will be held behind the Potting Shed under the pine trees Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Call 542-1239 for further details.
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GARDEN CLUB TO HEAR FEARRINGTON'S OWN FRANCES LEROY

Frances Leroy, manager of the Potting Shed and of landscaping and gardens in Fearrington, will speak at the April 15 meeting of the Garden Club. She will talk about the spring and summer arrivals at the Potting Shed, highlighting drought tolerant and deer resistant plants and methods. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place and is open to all Fearrington residents.

Born and raised in Sanford, NC, Frances attended Sandhills Community College. She taught for 13 years while her children were small, and then changed directions. Frances' lifelong addiction to plants became her new career. She began working for a small family greenhouse, which evolved into Big Bloomers Flower Farm. Frances managed all the growing, buying, retail and greenhouse upkeep there for five years. "During that time I met Jenny Fitch and Ginny Gregory," she recalls. "They were wonderful customers." Frances was interested in the new and unusual varieties they were buying, and wanted to see how they looked once they were planted in the ground. "I ventured out to Fearrington and fell in love," she says. "Gardening here became my dream-the chance to unleash my favorite plants from their pots!"

Leroy has worked in Fearrington for the past six years. She began growing all the annuals and some of the perennials that the gardeners use in the beautiful beds here about five years ago.
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WRITERS GROUP LOOKS AT SELF-PUBLISHING

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Monday, April 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is writing or just thinking about writing. Part of the program will be devoted to a discussion of inexpensive self-publishing methods. Jim Terry, a Fearrington resident, will describe his work with family history publications that mix photos and text. The remainder of the program will be devoted to readings by members.

For additional information, contact Barry Reece at breece@mindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreenslade@nc. rr.com.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO HOST STATE TREASURER RICHARD MOORE

The Fearrington Democratic Club is delighted to host Richard Moore, Treasurer of North Carolina. Mr. Moore brings a wealth of experience to the Office of State Treasurer. He most recently served in former Governor Jim Hunt's cabinet as Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety where his compassionate leadership in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 was indispensable. Treasurer Moore also previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In addition, he was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1992-94. Since the bankruptcies of Enron, Global Crossing, WorldCom and others he has worked actively with other state treasurers using the power of their combined investment portfolios of the various state retirement plans to improve the ethics and corporate governance of American corporations.

He will speak on the State of North Carolina's Treasury, Tuesday, April 22, at 7:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All are welcome. For additional information contact John Hammond, djcat@mindspring.com.
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SPRING OUTDOOR ARTS and CRAFTS SHOW AND SALE

Join your friends and neighbors for a pleasant afternoon at the Spring Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, Saturday, April 26. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. under the pine trees behind the Potting Shed. The show will be held in conjunction with the Fearrington Art in the Garden Show.

Village residents will display and sell their artwork from acrylics to watercolors, baskets, dried flower arrangements, photography, pottery, raku, spirit houses, wood sculpture and more. The rain date is Sunday, April 27. For registration information, contact Whit Irwin at 542-0463 or email bsirwin@mindspring. com.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

We canceled our February meeting, due to the second ice storm. Jonathan Hill of CSE agreed to reschedule to our March meeting and Andy Wilkie was rescheduled to April. At the March meeting, Jonathan Hill spoke of Citizens for a Sound Economy and their CSE Day at the State Capitol on April 15. Retired U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey and CSE co-chairman will be the featured speaker.

The Fearrington Republican Club is very pleased to host Andy Wilkie, Chairman of Financial Accountability for Chatham Taxpayers (F.A.C.T.), on April 30 at 7:30 at the Gathering Place. Mr. Wilkie will share his observations regarding the county budget, which this year will take over $50 million from us to fund various county government departments. Mr. Wilkie, a founding member of F.A.C.T, is a retired Sanford businessman who is concerned about the increasing tax burden placed on property owners. F.A.C.T. is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan voter education group. It does not endorse any political candidate. F.A.C.T. members attend County Commissioners meetings and workshops and report to the public via their newsletter and website (www.chathamfact.com). F.A.C.T. welcomes new members with annual dues of $10 per calendar year.

All Fearrington residents are invited to attend. For more information or a ride to the meeting please call Tom Hauck (542-5499) or John Milliken (545-0133).
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OPEN HOUSE AT FEARRINGTON SWIMMING POOL

All residents interested in learning more about membership in the Fearrington Swim & Croquet Club are invited to visit the pool on Saturday, May 3, between 2 and 4 p.m. Board members will be on hand to answer questions and show you the changes and improvements which make our pool such a wonderful Fearrington asset. Come learn about moonlight swims, exercise classes, our social events and above all, how a quiet hour around the pool with friends can enrich your day.
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TENNIS ANYONE?

Thinking of getting back into tennis? The Fearrington Tennis Association will hold an Open House at the courts on Sunday, May 4, from 3-5 p.m. Come enjoy a fun afternoon. Questions: call Judy Wurster at 545-2126.
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WHAT'S UP AT THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART?

Find out on April 24 at the Gathering Place when Museum Director Dr. Lawrence J. Wheeler will discuss programs, exhibitions, the Museum Park Trail and plans for future growth.

Dr. Wheeler was named director of the North Carolina Museum of Art in October 1994. Since then, the museum has become one of the region's and nation's most popular and dynamic centers for the visual and performing arts. Prior to joining the NCMA, Wheeler was director of development at The Cleveland Museum of Art from 1985-94. Before that, he was deputy secretary of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources from 1977-85. In December 2000, Wheeler was named Tar Heel of the Year by the Raleigh N&O, which referred to him as "the godfather of the Triangle's cultural boom" and cited his skill at melding "arts, politics and commerce into a powerful new cultural force."

Everyone is welcome at the Gathering Place on Thursday, April 24, at 2 p.m. For questions and/or additional information, call Peggy Jo Kirby, 542-1991.
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BLUEBIRDS OF WEATHERSFIELD

Fearrington residents will be happy to know that the Bluebirds of Weathersfield now have new apartments near the Galloway Ridge sales office and the cows, thanks to a very kind and thoughtful man named Jack Wright of Baneberry Close. If you meet Jack along the walking trails please express your appreciation and thanks for his excellent work.
-Madeleine Masterman
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READINGS AT McINTYRES

• Thursday, April 3, 7 p.m. Open Mike Literary Night. C'mon out! Share and support local creative talent with friends and neighbors at an Open Mike Literary Night at McIntyre's Bookstore.
• Friday, April 4, 7 p.m. Timothy Crowley will present six local poets who will read from their contributions to the anthology Poets for Peace.
• Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m. The contributors to the mystery anthology Deadly Plots will read and muse on the deviousness of the human spirit.
• Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Travel writer Paul Theroux will read from his new work, Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town.
• Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m. John Connolly will read from his latest novel The White Road. Mr Connolly is one of Pete's favorites and he urges all mystery buffs to come and meet the man Publisher's Weekly calls "...An Irishman who writes American Suspense better than most American Writers."
• Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. Marjorie Hudson will read from her non-fiction travelogue: Searching for Virginia Dare: A Fool's Errand.
• Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. Kevin Duffus will read from The Lost Light: The Mystery of the Missing Cape Hatteras Fresnel Lens.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

"BEAUTY AT THE BARN" A benefit Fashion Show and Luncheon is being presented by the Fearrington Women's Club on April 16th beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to everyone. The admission is $25. You must make your reservation by April 7th by delivering your check made payable to "Fearrington Women's Club" to Joan Zollinger (#702 Spindlewood) or Dorothy Alexander (#548 Weathersfield) or the Women's Club mailbox at the Swim & Croquet Mail Kiosk. The cash bar will open at 11:30 and the lovely catered luncheon will begin at 12:15. The featured fashions are being provided by Dillard's at the University Mall, and Dorothy Alexander will be the Coordinator and Commentator for the fashion show. We also have many lovely door prizes to be awarded at random spots throughout the event. This is a benefit luncheon and fashion show whose proceeds will be donated to local non-profit organizations. Come join us for this wonderful benefit event, and remember the reservations must be in by April 7th.

Coming up on May 21st to close out our club year, will be a Brunch prepared by members of the outgoing board for the membership of the Fearrington Women's Club. The theme of this brunch will be "Passing of the Gavel" from the outgoing administration to the incoming board. An admission price of $5 will secure your reservation. Seating will be limited to 100 so get your check (made payable to Fearrington Women's Club) to Sherry Harris (686 Spindlewood) or Dody Tredinnick (464 Beechmast) by May 15th . This will be a lovely way to close out what has been a fun-filled and productive year for the club and all its members.
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MUSIC NOTES

A SONG IN MY HEART

The Durham Chorale celebrates their 16th season with the annual spring concert, "A Song In My Heart," on Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at Riverside High School on Rose of Sharon Road in Durham. The program will include three famous Hallelujah's, spirituals, Stephen Foster Suite, a tribute to Richard Rodgers, and a guest appearance by the Durham Academy Middle School chorus. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $7. Contact Sheila Evans, 967-6670, sheilarevans@yahoo.com.
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RALEIGH CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD CONCERT

The Raleigh Chamber Music Guild presents the world-renowned 16-piece chamber orchestra, I MUSICI de MONTREAL, Yuli Turovsky, director and cellist, on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. in Meymandi Concert Hall at the BTI Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.

Tickets are $25, available from the Guild at 821-2030, through their website at www.rcmg.org, or at the door. The concert will be preceded at 2:15 p.m. by a program featuring a UNC-Chapel Hill student string quartet.
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VILLAGE VOICES CELEBRATE THE BLUES

Village Voices, the women's chorus of Fearrington Village, announces their annual spring concert is scheduled for April 30, 7:30 p.m., in the Barn. This year has been designated as the Year of the Blues. Keeping up with this theme, the Voices have planned a program which includes some blues numbers sure to keep you humming and your fingers snapping. Dan Hadley, accomplished soloist as well as accompanist, will perform selections of blues and rags to add to the program. Mark you calendars now for a date you won't want to forget. Cost is $5 per person, payable at the door.
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HARMONY GRITS NEWS

Fearrington's men's singing chorus, The Harmony Grits, performed twice during March and will be just as busy during April with appearances scheduled both at Glen Aire in Carey and at Carolina Spring in Carrboro.

Our March appearance at Croasdale Village in Durham featured a solo by our talented new director, Matt Fry, who sang "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Frederick Loewe. The program featured a full 14 songs including "All the Things You Are," "Homeward Bound," "The Navy Hymn" and many other favorites. The audience of 125 residents reacted with a standing ovation and a request that the Grits return soon.

The Grits is actively seeking Fearrington men interested in joining in song and camaraderie. No experience necessary, no auditions-just an interest in singing! Stop by the Gathering Place any Thursday at 4:15 or call Bob Bogle at 545-3027.
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BOARD BRIEFINGS

REPORT FROM THE MARCH FHA BOARD MEETING

President Kern called the meeting to order on March 4. Dik Van Iten, chair of the Deer Management Committee, presented an interim report to the Board. His report is reprinted on the front page of this newsletter.

Vice President Gaudet asked about the hemorrhagic disease in deer, which may be reducing deer numbers. Van Iten was not sure if we were seeing an effect. President Kern stated that if dead deer are seen, the Sheriff's office will remove them.

Treasurer Frank Chut reported that the budget is on track. We were late paying the insurance premium of about $6,000 so we came in under that figure for 2002 and will be over budget for that figure this year.

Vice President Gaudet reported he had a call about a real estate sign, which had disappeared from the state right of way in front of the Village. Residents were reminded that this area is not under Board control and such signs are permitted by the state.

Gathering Place Director Joyce Berg reported that the annual fire inspection of the Gathering Place will be scheduled for March. She does not believe there will be any problems found.

Director Jay Olsen reports the state has cleared most of the roadside debris from the ice storm. No more pick-ups are expected and areas in Bush Creek not turned over to the state have not been cleared. President Kern discussed this with R.B. Fitch. It is not clear if Fitch employees or a FHA contractor will remove it.

County Liaison Chair Al Lebeau reported the county is looking at new voting machines and these will be on display in the Agriculture Building on April 16. He reports that annexation continues to be a big issue. The Lost Corners community is working with Chatham County to avoid annexation by Cary and Bynum is planning a limited incorporation.

He stated that there are plans to build a 30-acre shopping center opposite Powell Place. Fearrington House has been listed by a Travel And Leisure magazine poll as one of the 500 best hotels/inns in the world. (Complete County Liaison Report)

Financial Officer Richard Bird reports that there are now 1,032 lots in Fearrington Village. Only six people have not paid their dues. This year 60 percent paid by bank draft.

Resident Lisa Stewart inquired about emergency planning. Nancy Kern stated that Cynthia Jones is working on that issue with the block captains and hopes to have a plan soon. In addition the Board is planning to purchase a loudspeaker system.

Lisa also stated her concern about traffic flow through the Swim and Croquet Kiosk. The exit is one way, but many residents enter the lot through the backdoor, occasionally leading to accidents or near misses. President Kern reminded residents to follow the directional signs and asked that a notice be placed in the newsletter.

Another resident asked if the Long Range Planning Committee would make a public report. President Kern said this is scheduled for the May 22 Town Meeting.

The next meeting is April 1 at 7 p.m.            
-Mary Hammond, Secretary
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TRAFFIC FLOW AT SWIM AND CROQUET KIOSK

Residents are reminded that flow through the parking lot at this kiosk is one way. Residents are asked not to enter the lot through the exit on Weathersfield as this is dangerous for pedestrians and other drivers who may be caught by surprise.
-FHA Board
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FHA PRESIDENT'S CORNER

The following information is provided for our residents.
-Nancy Kern, President

2003 FHA Board of Directors

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COUNTRYHOUSE GROUP V

CSGV held a special meeting on February 27 to hear Weathersfield's experience with Talis Management Group. Enid Handler, chair of the CSGV exploratory committee, gave a clear outline of what the committee has learned to date. She introduced Cathy Hummel, president of WSG VI, Inc. and Dik Van Iten, who worked on the organizing plans.

Both were enthusiastic about how the change has affected the Weathersfield residents and Board. The large contingent of CSGV residents who attended the meeting had a very positive reaction to the idea of professional management, giving the Board a direction in which to proceed.

At the regular meeting March 12, President Gresham Yeager announced formation of two new committees; one on Communication chaired by Enid Handler, the other a Long Range Planning Committee chaired by Bob Hostetler. In addition, the Board approved an external survey done of all CSGV's assets, exteriors of homes and all garages.

Just a reminder, please review your Ready Reference Booklet on Garages, especially Article VII, numbers 3, 5 and 6. These refer to which repairs are the responsibility of CSGV and which are at the residents' expense. As to the key problems, there is no master key. Locksmith's services are being investigated.

The distribution of responsibility for following up on repairs between Gene Gurlitz (home repairs), Ray Mones (remaining problems with "re-roofed" houses) and Florence Shapiro (garage maintenance) is running smoothly.

Our gardening staff is finishing clean-up and applying fresh mulch. We are close to completing the last of winter's storm damage, at last!

Remember that household trash is picked up Tuesdays and Fridays from your garage doors. Place recyclables and bagged newspapers at the left of close entrances and yard trash (bagged) at the right of close entrances for pickup on Wednesdays.

-Florence B. Shapiro,
fbshapiro@mindspring.com
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HEALTH NEWS

FEARRINGTON CARES NEWS

    NURSING OFFICE REOPENS

Fearrington Cares announces the "grand" re-opening of the nursing office with the hiring of Joyce Baird, RN. Joyce began work on March 1 and is available for consultation at the office across from the Fearrington Homeowners Association in the Gathering Place. Office hours are 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. Joyce can also make visits to homebound individuals to discuss general health care and safety issues, do pre-operative counseling and render limited post-operative care such as dressing changes and wound care ordered by a physician. Please call the nursing office to schedule an appointment prior to your scheduled surgery to discuss these issues.

Joyce earned a Bachelors degree in Nursing from Valdosta State College in Valdosta, Georgia, and a Masters of Science in Health Education from NC State. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but has lived in North Carolina for 25 years including 15 in North Chatham. Joyce has two children, Hannah, 14, and Max, 9, and a husband (teacher) who all attend North Chatham School. Be on the lookout around the Village for announcements of upcoming events, medical information and health reminders. Please feel free to drop by the Fearrington Cares office to introduce yourself, or call Joyce at 542-6877 if you have any medical questions, need a nursing consultation or specific nursing care, or simply need a sympathetic ear.
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    CHEERS TO FEARRINGTON BLOOD DONORS!

All of you who gave blood this last time will be glad to know that the American Red Cross reported that 28 pints of the 29 collected were used to create 84 productive blood components. Your blood may have gone to save or sustain the life of a baby born with heart disease, a teenager after an auto accident, a parent needing chemotherapy or a grandparent needing a joint replacement. Thanks to each and every one of you.

This giving of blood is saving lives and will continue to do so as long as the residents of Fearrington continue their generosity. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Please contact Betty Lou Cobb for an appointment at 545-9773 or alcblc@mindspring.com.

Special thanks go to Betty Lou Cobb for all her work in coordinating this effort.
-Louise Chut
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   PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP

The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. Two speakers will meet with our group. Karen Ladd, owner of Temenos Massage Therapy, will discuss massage therapy and reflexology. A representative from Richey & Company, specialists in orthopedics and shoes for people with foot problems, will provide an update on services available.

For additional information, contact Vera Reece at breece@mindspring.com or 919-542-7272.

    UPDATE ON OSTEOARTHRITIS

Joanne Jordan, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, UNC School of Medicine and Co-director Education, Epidemiology and Health Services Research Component Thurston Arthritis Research Center, will present an update on osteoarthritis on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
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    DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES

The AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving course will be given on April 17 & 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The cost for both days is $10, which is due on the first day. Make the check out to AARP to cover the cost of materials provided at the class. Some auto insurance companies give a premium discount for attending this class. To register for this class call Joe Geoghegan at 545-0710.
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    HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET

The Hospice Growing Through Grief Support Group will meet on Friday, April 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fearrington Cares office at the Gathering Place. For additional information, please contact Jan Clark at 542-5545.
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YOGA FOR HEALTH

Yoga integrates body, breath and mind. It can help you to breathe properly, manage stress and guide you towards increasing your range of motion. If you'd like to learn more, please join us. We meet every Wednesday from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Call Laura Hyer at 545-9607 for details.
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WEBSITE CORNER

HOW THE FHA WEBSITE BULLETIN BOARD KEEPS FEARRINGTONIANS IN TOUCH

Have you tried the Bulletin Board on the FHA Website? OK. Next question: have you tried the FHA Website? If not, why not? It makes life a lot easier for Fearringtonians with Internet access.

The FHA Website's address is fhafearrington.org. All residents have passwords. The third item on the left side of the home page is the Bulletin Board. Click on it and you're in. Easy.

You can read messages of importance or interest. You can send messages. Lost something? Post it on the Bulletin Board. Found something? Ditto. In recent days, there were messages about an unleashed dog; about Fearrington Cares programs; Bush Creek road cleanup; a lost set of keys and Briar Chapel.

The Bulletin Board can also work wonders in emergencies, but you must know how to use it. It is unquestionably the quickest, easiest way to communicate with the whole community. You should make a real effort to try it and to use it daily.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Dr. Scott Parker, Director of the Institute of Outdoor Drama, will speak at the Pittsboro Memorial Library on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. An engaging speaker, Dr. Parker will talk about the early history of outdoor drama, and acquaint his audience with the 14 productions presented in North Carolina. He will also share some of his experiences as a national consultant for outdoor drama. Fearringtonians Bill and Martha Nell Hardy, who were involved for many years with the outdoor drama in Cherokee, N.C., will introduce Dr. Parker.

Doris Dunlap, instructor in oil painting at Central Carolina Community College, will exhibit her students' work at the Library, April 11-June 6. The exhibit will include realism, still life, abstract and impressionist art. There are seven Fearrington residents among the exhibiting artists.
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ADMIRAL TO ADDRESS NEWCOMERS

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Lawrence Chambers, an Annapolis graduate and a naval aviation authority, will be the guest speaker at the April Men's Luncheon of the Greater Chapel Hill Newcomers Club. His topic will be "The Fall of Saigon."

The program will be held on Friday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. The cost of a Soup 'n Salad buffet lunch is $10.75. RSVP with checks payable to Warren Wagner, 141 Fearrington Post, by Friday, April 11.

Spouses, guests, alumni and others are welcome as long as space permits.

Questions? Contact Terry Crook at 260-2942 or terrycrook@earthlink.net.
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CONGRESSMAN DAVID PRICE TO DISCUSS INTERNATIONAL SITUATION WITH UN ASSOCIATION

Representative David Price, who has served the Fourth Congressional District since 1986 (with a one-term hiatus) will discuss the international situation at UNA's Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, April 23, at noon. Congressman Price currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he was tapped for the new Homeland Security Subcommittee at the start of the 108th Congress. His appointment to this important position reinforces his ongoing commitment to international issues and the war on terrorism. He also serves on the VA-HUD (Veterans Affairs-Housing and Urban Development) and Legislative subcommittees and is co-chair of the Democratic Budget Group.

The meeting will take place at noon at the Holiday Inn on 15/501 in Chapel Hill (opposite Eastgate Shopping Center). Reservations may be made by sending a check in the amount of $15 payable to UNA-West Triangle Chapter to Betsy Hankin, 111 W. Seeman St., Durham, NC 27701. The deadline for Betsy to receive reservations is Thursday, April 17. Questions to Betsy at 688-4017.
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COCKTAIL PARTY TO SUPPORT SECOND BLOOM

Fearrington residents are invited to attend a cocktail party on Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Carolina Club located on Ridge Road at Stadium Drive in Chapel Hill. The event is being held to support funding for the start-up of Second Bloom, a thrift shop benefiting Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County. Both members and non-members of the Carolina Club are welcome to attend the event.

A cash bar will be available; 25 percent of all proceeds for nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks plus all tips will go to support Second Bloom. Appetizers will be provided free of charge. All who attend are welcome to purchase dinner at the club dining room after the event.

Reservations are required for attendance; please make your reservation by April 2 with an e-mail (preferred method) or phone call to one of the following: Jean Green, 545-0941 at greenc@mail.uww.edu or Janet Lorant, 542-5760 at janlorant@yahoo.com. Detailed directions to the Carolina Club and parking instruction can be obtained by calling 962-1101 or at the following website: www.carolina-club.com (click on the parking instructions listed for members and guests).
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LOBSTER SALE PLANS UNDERWAY

Chatham County Together's third Annual Lobster Sale returns at the request of last year's many satisfied customers. Make plans now for your special dinner or lobster party with family and friends! On Saturday, May 17, delicious prime whole Maine lobsters will arrive live, direct from one of the largest lobster companies in the Northeast. Average weight is a generous 1.33 pounds. They can be ordered pre-cooked at $15 each, or live at $13 each and picked up at sites throughout Chatham County, including the Gathering Place. It is important to note that orders must be picked up only between 3 and 4 p.m. on May 17.

Completed order forms with full payment may be submitted to CCT! through May 9. The lobster sale is another way our community continues to make a difference in the lives of youth and families, as CCT! advocates and provides programming for at-risk youth and their families. For more information and order forms call CCT! at 542-5155.
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HELP KEEP DIRECTORY UP TO DATE

If you are new to Fearrington, or if you have a change of address, telephone number, e-mail or fax, please stop in at the FHA office and submit this information.
-Mike Cotter, Directory Editor (542-4414)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Family Support Network of North Carolina, part of UNC, needs volunteer assistance updating the central Directory of Resources, a state-supported information and referral database and service for North Carolina families of children with special needs and their service providers.

The Support Network asks volunteers to commit for a six-week period but hours are flexible. Volunteers will be contacting agencies to verify contact information and will enter that information into the database. The Network's offices are on the second floor of Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.

Please call 966-2841 and ask for the CDR Volunteer Coordinator. If you have questions first, call Joan Lipsitz, 895 Fearrington (545-0112).
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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR

FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR