FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

JOIN THE FEARRINGTON TEAM IN 'THE RACE FOR THE CURE'

Circle Saturday, June 14, on your calendar in pink! Be part of the Fearrington Village Team in this 5K event. Run, Walk or be a Phantom Runner and cheer your neighbors on as we race for the cure of breast cancer. The 3.1-mile event is early in the morning before the heat of the day.

In its sixth anniversary year last year, the Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure raised more than $640,000 and attracted over 15,000 participants, including 261 teams, making it the state's largest 5K road race. Up to 75% of the net funds raised remains in the local community to fund breast health care and education programs for women right here in the Triangle and surrounding communities. The remaining 25% supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program. Our local teaching hospitals have been recipients of a number of these grants.

The registration fee is $20 for adults and $15 for kids 15 and under. Anyone who enters can seek sponsors to add additional monies to our team total. If for any reason you are unable to participate, please make your tax-deductible contribution in support of the event to Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure and send or deliver them to Gail Smith (9 Caldwell) or Gloria Wilkins (18 West Camden). All donations will count toward our team total.

Thanks to the generosity of R.B. Fitch and Fitch Creations, all Fearrington residents and their friends and family members who register as part of the Fearrington Team will receive specially designed T-shirts. A team banner will be provided and a team bus will depart from the Gathering Place promptly at 6:15 a.m. to allow time for team photos and to get us to Meredith College in plenty of time for our 8 a.m. race.

Our official team name is Galloway Gals and Guys. All participants need to register online; the race is open to men and women, although the website says that only women are eligible. The deadline to be counted for the Fearrington team is Tuesday, May 20, but registrations will be accepted as late as the day of the race. You can do this by going to the website, www.nctrianglerace.org. Click on registration and follow the instructions for registering as a Team Member. Click on our Official Team Name, when you receive the prompt. If you have questions or would like to have your registration done for you, please contact Gail, 542-7295, gsmithy@nc.rr.com, or Gloria, 542-0305, gkwilkins@aol.com.

So spread the word. Join in the fun with your Fearrington Village neighbors and Race for the Cure.
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GARDEN TOUR A WAY TO SALUTE SPRING

On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, the Fearrington Garden Club will sponsor "Secret Gardens of Fearrington," a tour of 17 of our community's most interesting residential gardens. On Saturday, the tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, it will be from noon to 4. The tour is free to all Fearrington residents and their guests.

Here are the gardens that you will see:

I - South Avery Row, West Camden
18 West Camden: This old English garden is complete with a white picket fence and myriad perennials.
25 West Madison: A garden path lined with roses leads to this lovely screened patio room and iris-laden garden.
29 West Madison: Red and pink plants set the stage for this patio garden inhabited by an endangered pink flamingo.
35 West Madison: "Rescued" metal sculptures highlight this artist's garden and patio.

II
20 Caswell: Elfin thyme nestled stepping stones lead to this Tuscan patio garden with ochre painted walls and fountain.

III
6 Caswell: Lady Banks roses, jasmine and wonderful Japanese maples punctuate this brick patio and garden wall.

IV - Surrey Row - East Camden
18 McDowell: A meticulous brick path and garden edge frame this old English garden accented with well-pruned beech trees and a sun flower girl statue.
20 McDowell: Classic flat-stacked stone curbing encloses this shrub and perennial garden.
34 McDowell: Wrought iron highlights this passage way and gardens, packed with beautifully pruned shrubs.
36 McDowell: Mixed in with specimen ornamentals, this Master Gardener has vegetables and unusual columnar apple trees.
31 McDowell: A delicate thread leaf maple, a weeping pussy willow and a fish metal sculpture are features of this unusual Zen garden.

V
897 Burwell, Bush Creek: A terracotta warrior just arrived from China and a "No De Pinho" are unique points of interest in this English garden with an oriental tone.

VI
1355 Bradford Place, Bush Creek: The living room, screened porch and study open to this Mediterranean-like courtyard, complete with an outdoor kitchen.

VII
149 Tinderwood: Bonsai by Murry Handler and Forrest Dwellers by Forrest are exhibited in this eclectic garden. Refreshments served on the deck and patio by the frog pond.

VIII
179 Windstone: This park-like setting boasts a deciduous woodland garden with mature tulip trees.
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230 Greystone: "Living with the deer and dealing with the drought" is the motto of this Expert Gardener. A mixed media walk leads to a new screen porch.

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726 Barnsley: A Chinese umbrella pine is just one of the specimen trees and shrubs of this Master Gardener's woodland retreat.

Printed tour guides will be available at the FHA Office and at The Potting Shed. For more information, call Tour Coordinator Carol-Ann Greenslade at 545-9743.
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DEER PROJECT UPDATE: RESIDENTS' INPUT NEEDED

The FHA Deer Project Committee continues to work on the various issues, concerns and opportunities associated with learning to thrive in a rural setting, a setting where deer and other creatures abound. Village residents are requested to assist in this project by completing and returning to the FHA office (at the Gathering Place) the one-page questionnaire distributed with this issue of the FHA Newsletter.

Committee members will meet in late May for a "seminar" with members of the Wildlife Commission, a wildlife biologist and an entomologist. Our immediate goal is to better understand the complexity of the ways in which humans and Nature's other creatures interact.

Residents who have information regarding regularly used deer trails and deer road crossings in the Village are requested to pass on such information to me at 545-0690 or senuccio@juno.com. - Dik Van Iten, Chair
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MCINTYRE'S MAY EVENTS

Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m., John Rowell will read from his new book, The Music of Your Life.

Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., Yann Martel will read from the paperback release of this year's Booker Prize winner, Life of Pi. Call 542-3030 for details.

Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m., join Rhys Bowen, author of the Molly Murphy Series: Death of Riley; Murphy's Law (winner of 2002 Agatha, the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice and the Herodotus Awards for Best Historical Mystery) and Lyn Hamilton, author of The Thai Amulet.

Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m., Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the popular quilting novels, The Elm Creek Quilt Series (The Quilter's Apprentice, Round Robin, The Cross Country Quilters, and The Runaway Quilt) will read from her new novel in the Series, The Quilter's Legacy.

Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m., Dr Wil Gesler will read from his new book, Healing Places. Call 542-3030 for details.

Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m., Pamela Duncan will read from her new work, Plant Life.
Sunday, May 25, 2 p.m., Peter Cashwell will read from his new work, The Verb to Bird. Call 542-3030 for details.

Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m., James Tobin will read from his latest book, To Conquer The Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight.
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SWIMMING POOL OPEN HOUSE

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 4p.m. Board members will be on hand to answer questions and show you the changes and improvements that 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 to 5 p.m.

Come enjoy a fun afternoon. Questions? Call Judy Wurster at 545-2126.
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THERE'S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR BRIDGE

All Fearrington residents are invited to sign up for bridge classes, which are again sponsored by the Swim Club. Classes are scheduled for May 8, 13, 20 and 29 and will be held at the Gathering Place from 9:30 until noon. The cost is $4 per session. Call Judy Ising at 542-4921 for information. You do not have to sign up for all the classes and should you decide to miss a particular class, you can send a friend!
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'A FUN-FILLED YEAR' FOR ARTS & CRAFTS

We have had a fun-filled and eventful year, and the outgoing board members appreciate your enthusiasm and support. Be sure to come to the Spring Luncheon at the Gathering Place on Monday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. to help us celebrate. This will be our last event until fall and a great opportunity to get together. We have a wonderful menu catered by Home on the Range again this year. Also, by popular demand, we will have assigned seating.

You can make your reservation as late as Friday, May 2. Cost of the luncheon, including wine and punch, is $22. Make your check payable to Arts & Crafts and deliver to Kaye Zinsmeyer at 540 Weathersfield or drop it in the Arts & Crafts box at the Gathering Place kiosk. Hope to see all of you there!
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VISIT SPAIN, PORTUGAL WITH TRAVEL CLUB

On Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, the Travel Club will present a slide show with commentary by Larry and Julie Snyder, "Portugal and Spain." Three weeks were spent driving through the Iberian Peninsula using Rich Steves' "Europe Through The Back Door."

See Iberian countries traveling light, getting to know the locals and avoiding the three-star hotels. They traveled with only backpacks and visited small towns such as Nazare, Portugal, a small fishing village that is truly a walk back in time. Major attractions as The Alhambra, Seville and Gibraltar will also be visited.

All Fearringtonians with an interest in travel and/or photography are invited to attend. Questions? Call Sue or Don Zehl at 542-4076.
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CHAVERA TO HOLD ISSUES FORUM

Burton Weiss, Fearrington resident and history buff, will chair the Tuesday, May 13 meeting of the Fearrington Chavera.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, followed at 8p.m. by the program, "Current and Provocative Issues: An Open Forum."
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VEGETARIANS TO HEAR MACRO-BIOTIC THEORY

Roxanne Koteles, Certified Macrobiotic Coach and private chef, will present a program to the Fearrington Vegetarian Club on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place on the Macro-biotic (long life) Theory. The emphasis will be on combining the theory with modern favorite foods to improve one's health and vitality.

Please call Maggie Gaudet at 545-0494 or Margaret George at 542-4609 if you would like to attend. All are welcome.
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WOMEN'S CLUB HAS 'PHENOMENAL YEAR'

The Fearrington Women's Club has had a phenomenal year with interesting programs, luncheons, successful Book, Bake & Boutique Sale and the lovely Fashion Show aptly named "Beauty at the Barn." We want to thank everyone who helped us have such a fun year and raise much needed dollars to support Chatham County nonprofits.

We have one more event for members of the Fearrington Women's Club that you will not want to miss! On Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at The Gathering Place, the outgoing board members will prepare brunch for the membership. The theme will be "Passing of the Gavel" from the outgoing administration to the incoming board. Seating will be limited to 100 people, so get your reservation in early. The cost is only $5. Get your check (made payable to Fearrington Women's Club) to Sherry Harris (686 Spindlewood) or Dody Tredinnick (464 Beechmast) by Thursday, May 15.
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WOMEN'S CLUB STORYTIME PROJECT DISTRIBUTES 213 BOOKS TO PRE-SCHOOLERS

Fifty members from the Fearrington Women's Club StoryTime Project are distributing books to 213 pre-schoolers from low-income families throughout Chatham County during May. The children are students in pre-schools who have heard many stories read to them since last September by Women's Club members who volunteer for The StoryTime Project. Giving a book to each child is the culmination of the year-long program which promotes literacy and a love of reading. Funds to purchase the books are donated by the Women's Club which co-sponsors the Project with the Child Care Networks of Pittsboro.
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MEMORIAL DAY TO BE REMEMBERED

All Fearrington residents are invited to join us for a time to remember all those brave men and women who have helped keep our nation free and who have given of themselves in times of strife for the good of their country.

Come join Nancy and Bob Oram and friends (all residents of Fearrington) at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, on the upper lawn of the Swim and Croquet Club for a short ceremony of music and verse.

We would love to see you there!
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GOP CLUB TO HEAR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

The Fearrington Republican Club is pleased to host State Rep. J. Sam Ellis of Wake County on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Ellis's remarks might be entitled "How to Hijack the North Carolina House Republican Party." He will give details of why the Republicans, despite wining the popular vote by 54.5% to 45.5%, must share leadership in the House. He will also give his views on the tax situation and what we can do to improve the Republican position in North Carolina.

Ellis, an electrical contractor, was born in Durham, raised in Sanford and spent time in California. He came back home, moved to Raleigh and was first elected to the House after the 1990 census resulted in a new Wake County district, District 15 (now District 39). This is his sixth term in the House. He is a founding member and president of the Safari Caucus.

All Fearrington residents are invited. If you would like more information or a ride to the meeting, please call Tom Hauck (542-5499) or John Milliken (545-0133).
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME

Fearrington Catholics are sponsoring an outing to the Durham Bulls game against the Charlotte Knights on Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6.

Please send your check to Jack Browne, 431 Fearrington Post, or call him for more information at 542-3880. All are welcome. Please send checks by Wednesday, April 30.
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UNC ALUMNI PICNIC

Please join the UNC Alumni group as we bring a very successful year to a close. We are planning a picnic at the Swim & Croquet Club on Friday, May 30, from 5-8 p.m. A speaker from UNC will be joining us. The fee will be $15 per person, to be mailed to Philip Cree, 894 Fearrington Post, by Saturday, May 24.

If you have questions, please call Phil at 545-9794 or Harriet McGraw at 542-7342.
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WEBSITE CORNER

Want to know what's playing at Temple Theatre? Or what's on tap at the North Carolina Symphony or at local museums? Or see a calendar of upcoming performing arts events?

The information is just a click away on the FHA Website. We have added about 20 Internet links. Movie listings, of course, remain.

In addition to Temple Theatre, the symphony and the Arts Calendar from The Independent, there are links for:

Your suggestions for additional links are welcome. Please contact Debbie Granger (debgra014@earthlink.net) or Bob Comey (rcomey@mindspring.com.).
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CREEKWOOD TO CELEBRATE

All Creekwood area residents (Phases I and II) are invited to a celebration of the renewal of the Creekwood mail kiosk. The celebration will be held at the park on Benchmark (near the tennis courts) on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m.

Harmony Keeney and Mark Wells will provide live music. The music and punch will be provided free of charge, but participants should bring their own snacks and seating (chairs or blankets).

Rain date is Sunday, May 18, same time, same place.
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THESPIANS CLOSE SPRING SEASON

The final production of Thespians for the spring season will be on Sunday, May 4, at the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m. The play is "The Admiral, The Emperor and the Bard," written by Carl Granath and produced by Cheryl Gallan. The cast includes Ken Richardson, Owen and Carolyn Compton, Joe Salsbury and Carl.

All Fearringtonians are welcome.

Questions? Call Carol Girton at 542-0992
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PARTY, PROGRAM MARK GARDEN CLUB FINALE

The Fearrington Garden Club will have its Spring Pot Luck Party and Program on Tuesday, May 20, at the Gathering Place. All Fearrington residents are welcome. The party will start at 5:30 p.m. People with last names starting from "A" to "L" will bring an entree. Those with names starting with "M" to "Z" will bring a salad. Bring your own alcoholic beverage if you like. Non-alcoholic drinks and desserts will be provided. A $2 fee will be charged to cover expenses.

For more information, call Janet Reilly at 542-5893 or Debby DiSabatino at 542-2438.

The program will follow the party, and will be a demonstration of Bloom Containers by Kara Jones from So Little Thyme, a garden design company. Its shop, Bloom, in Southern Village, sells accessories and tools to enhance outdoor and indoor spaces. Owner Rena Earnhardt is a master gardener and a North Carolina certified Landscape Contractor who studied landscape horticulture under world-renowned plantsman J.C. Raulston at North Carolina State University.
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DUCK REPORT

For watchers of the Camden pond duck population...

Of our two remaining Cuyahogas in the lower pond, one, the blue-black male, was injured and isolated during the winter freeze, was rescued once from the ice and once from attacking male ducks and has been sent to a farm where he has company and room to swim unmolested. He is slowly recovering his ability to walk. No plans for return here.

The three Indian Runners of the middle pond, the white bowling pins with legs, migrated to the lower pond. With spring in their veins, the two males were attacking the crippled male Cuyahoga, which was the main reason for moving him out. The female Indian Runner then disappeared. Several days later a resident's dog found a pile of white feathers in the woods beside that pond.

For a couple of weeks the remaining male Runners, the female Cuyahoga, and our adopted female mallard "Squeaky" have been happily cohabiting, all in the lower pond.

A few days ago "Squeaky" appeared for morning feeding with a handsome male mallard, which has hung around, and today was brave enough to join the breakfast buffet line. So the grand total, all in the lower pond, is now five; three imported and two fly-ins, "Squeak" and "Squack."

It was a tough winter for the ducks. - John and Bunny Shillito
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MUSIC NOTES


LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

Come to the Village Center to listen to the music being carried on the warm spring breezes. There are three Thursday dates in May:

May 1, 4:30 p.m. - The Heart of Carolina Jazz Septet, fresh from an outstanding performance at the Temple Theatre.

May 15, 7 p.m. (note later hour) - The Savoyards, performing Gilbert and Sullivan

May 29, 7 p.m. - Terry Rhodes, from the music department at UNC, singing musical favorites. This is a big treat for her large "fan club" here in Fearrington.

Our last concert, on Thursday, June 12, will be presented by Fearrington talent. Don't wait to be invited! If you would like to perform (music, drama, juggling, or anything else), contact Carolyn Gelderman.

Don't forget. In the event of rain, we will move indoors to the Market Cafe.
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COMMUNITY CHORUS TO FEATURE BRITISH MUSIC

Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass" and music from the British Isles will be featured in the Spring Concert performed by the Chapel Hill Community Chorus on Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Bible Church.

Tickets are $10, $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door or from Fearrington members of the chorus: John Boswell, Phil Burke, Amelia Carew, Sally Earnest, Sue Ferguson, Bob Hoogstoel, Barbara Irwin, Nancy Keadey, Annette Levine, Rolf Lynton, Barb McMullen, Nancy Milczanowski, Carol Robbins, Joe Salsbury, Paul Stiller, Alex Tunstall, Barbara Wagner, Kay White and Marci Whittaker.
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RECITAL AIDS FEARRINGTON CARES

Fearrington resident Lance Buhl, tenor, will be present a recital of "Songs of Sorrow, Songs of Hope" at the Gathering Place on Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Fearrington Cares, the recital will include works by Franz Schubert, Ruggiero Leoncavallo, Frederic Handel, Benjamin Britten, William Bolcom and Giacomo Puccini. Elizabeth Linnartz, soprano, will join for duets; Elizabeth has been a featured soloist with leading ensembles throughout the Triangle. Betty Romani, pianist, will serve as accompanist.

Voluntary contributions to Fearrington Cares may be made before and after the concert.
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WOODWIND QUINTET TO PERFORM

The Fearrington Concert Committee will present the final concert of the 2003 season on Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. It will feature a woodwind quintet from the North Carolina School of the Arts, whose previous performers have impressed and dazzled us with their talents and virtuosity. They will perform a varied and interesting program. We hope you will be there to enjoy and support this wonderful asset that North Carolina uniquely offers to music students from all over.

Those who do not have tickets and wish to attend the concert should come a few minutes early, and buy their tickets at the door. They cost $10.
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SUMMER CHORUS IN CHAPEL HILL: WE CAN'T HELP BUT SING!

The Chapel Hill Community Chorus invites singers to participate in a Summer Chorus beginning Tuesday, May 27, at UNC's Hill Hall in Chapel Hill; registration will begin at 7 p.m., rehearsal at 7:30. Registration fee is $40.

The Summer Concert will be held at University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill on Friday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The director is Sue T. Klausmeyer. No auditions are required - just a love of singing!


JAZZ TRIO RETURNING

Attention all Fearrington residents and guests: On Sunday, May 4, the Leny Marcus Trio (piano, bass and drums) will come back to Fearrington. The concert will be at the Gathering Place from 2 to 4 p.m.

The trio will play some "golden oldies" and take requests from the audience. Space will be provided for dancing.

Reservations can be made by sending or delivering $15 per person to Kay Atwater, 512 Swim and Croquet, or you can check in and pay at the door.

For more information, call 542-6819. We look forward to seeing you there!
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BOARD BRIEFINGS

PRESIDENT'S LETTER: VILLAGE SAFETY AND CONSIDERATION

During the past few months, I have heard from many of you who are concerned about the safety and consideration for others on our Village roads. Therefore, I am passing their thoughts as well those of my own on to you.

1. The potholes in the roads are constant concern to all of us. However, in view of the harsh winter experienced, they are to be expected, since the expansion and contraction of the asphalt during the change from hot to cold and vice-verse is the major cause. The state Department of Transportation has done a creditable job of trying to repair them, but has only been able to use "cold patch" due to the temperatures. This is only a temporary solution. They will be back in here with "hot patch," a more permanent solution, when our warm weather finally arrives for more than a few days. In the meantime, I suggest that we all try to remember where those holes are, on the roads we travel frequently, and drive accordingly.

2. It is true, the traffic light at the Village entrance is not timed to favor our residents. This light will be moved when the new entrance is open and we will ask for more favorable timing at that point. In the meantime, however, I have the following concerns:

     Some impatient drivers, waiting to turn left, have decided that it's perfectly all right to turn left on a red light. My suggestion is that if they are in such a hurry, go out the Weathersfield exit, where it's legal to make this turn.

     As most of you know, the left lane stop line at the light is well behind the right lane stop line. The is so that the people who wish to turn right on red, have a clear vision to the south. When another vehicle obstructs this vision, the turn is almost impossible. Please be considerate of your friends and neighbors!

3. For those of you who walk frequently, please remember to walk against the traffic and use the paths when possible. Since many have earphones on when they walk, you are safer if you can see what is coming toward you.

4. Finally, our semi-monthly reminder that the Village speed limit is 25 mph.
- Nancy Kern, FHA President
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COMPACT COMMUNITIES ORDINANCE DISCUSSION: HIGHLIGHTS APRIL FHA BOARD MEETING

A major topic of discussion at the April 1 FHA board meeting was the March 17 session of the Chatham County Commissioners during which a draft of the proposed Compact Communities Ordinance (LUPIC) was presented.

Mary Bastin, who attended the meeting, said that about 20 people spoke. Many of the speakers were angry and emotional, complaining about the length of the ordinance and its detail. There were also speakers in favor. Bastin stated her conviction that residents should e-mail or write letters to the county commissioners in support of LUPIC. Responders should deal with the details such as the size, density and distance between communities, which she considered positive features. She also supported the requirement that new communities would have to pay for impact studies. She urged residents to push the commissioners to implement the plan.

Martin Spritzer, a member of the LUPIC committee, distributed the full draft proposal for the ordinance and commented on the public hearing. He felt the vocal people against the ordinance were balanced by a large number of supporting e-mails and verbal comments to the commissioners. The commissioners would meet on April 7, and he expects the commissioners would pass the report on to the Planning Board with comments.

In reviewing the draft document, he is concerned about the requirement for a 2-mile distance between compact communities. Since the planned Briar Chapel is less than two miles from Fearrington, he feels the interpretation of the rule may apply this only to distances between new compact communities excluding Fearrington. This interpretation might mean that no buffer would be required between Fearrington and Briar Chapel. He feels a small distance between all communities, old and new would be more practical.

Rita Spina commented that more Fearringtonians are involved than just the 26 lots adjacent to the proposed Briar Chapel. She asked the FHA Board to make a formal written statement to the commission because of the importance of land use to all.

Several board members said they did not feel the board could speak for all the residents at this time and encouraged individual letters. Jim Granger suggested a means of saturating the village with information so a sense of the community's opinion could be gauged in a short time and get feedback by April 7.

It was suggested that the board support the distribution of a model letter that residents could send. Spritzer said we would have additional opportunities to comment as the process proceeds and there will be other meetings.

Board members reported on the activities of the committees they oversee.

* Community Affairs Chair Cynthia Jones reported that the Easter Bunny is scheduled for the Easter Egg Hunt. She reported that revision of emergency procedures is progressing and a new procedure should be available in 1-2 months.

* Gathering Place Manager Joyce Berg said that the Gathering Place will be power-washed in May. She reported on the progress of clearing the coatroom. Several organizations will move storage items to the kitchen, and Arts & Crafts and the Women's Club are buying china and a storage cabinet.

* Grounds and Facilities Chair John Custer reported that the board has a new emergency cell phone. Also, the Garden Club cannot find volunteers to maintain the flowerbeds at the Gathering Place, so we will seek a landscaper. Volunteers are still needed for the maintenance of the Gathering Place kiosk, painting signs, removing kudzu and painting fireplugs. Cat's eyes have been replaced.

Custer stated there are three large damaged trees that must be removed. His proposal that the board approve the expenditure of up to $600 for the removal was approved.

He reviewed the issue of paving the Smokehouse kiosk parking lot. A questionnaire was placed in the kiosk asking whether residents preferred gravel or paved. About 20% responded. He got estimates for regrading and either putting down new gravel ($1,750) or paving (pending).

Vice President Jerry Gaudet said that a new laminator had been purchased for the FHA Office and Fearrington Cares' old laminator returned. Residents can use it for 50 cents for each lamination.
- Mary Hammond, Secretary
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300 RESIDENTS RESPOND TO TRANSPORTATION SURVEY

The FHA Long-Range Planning Committee has been making lists and checking them twice to interpret the data expressed in our Transportation Survey. We've received almost 300 replies and will share our findings in this space next month.

Thanks for such copious cooperation.
- Evelyn Barrow, Chair
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SPRING CLEANUP MAY 12-16

ATTENTION! FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS
Phases I -V, Weathersfield, The Woods, Bush Creek
(The areas where FHA mows the roadway rights of way)

There will be ONLY ONE PICK-UP IN EACH AREA, starting on WEDNESDAY, May 14
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SO HAVE YOUR YARD WASTE OUT BY THE ROAD BY TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 13

Leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over 6 feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road

BAGS OR BUNDLES ONLY WILL BE PICKED UP
* 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 (545-9933), who will bill you for his services.

Residents should begin putting out debris for pickup during the previous weekend.

REMEMBER, COLLECTIONS WILL START ON WEDNESDAY

To facilitate the tying, lay two six-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 should start another.
Grounds and Facilities Committee: John Custer 542-1582
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GATHERING PLACE FLOWERBEDS

In recent years, groups from the Garden Club have maintained the four flowerbeds surrounding the Gathering Place. The Garden Club has notified the FHA Board that they can no longer maintain these flower pods.

We are therefore soliciting volunteers to continue to maintain the beauty of the Gathering Place. These volunteers could be either individuals or families who have an interest, clubs who would maintain the beds or others.

The FHA will pay for materials, so no cost would be placed on the volunteers, only the work to maintain the current level of beauty.

If we cannot find volunteers, we have to either contract (pay) to have the beds maintained or level them and grass them over to reduce the expense. These beds certainly beautify the Gathering Place, and the FHA would like to have volunteers to keep them that way.

Should you, or your group, have an interest; please contact John Custer at 542-1582.

The FHA Board wants to thank the previous volunteers who have maintained the beds at such a high level.
-- Jerry Gaudet, Vice President
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EXTRA FHA DIRECTORIES COST $5

The FHA has found it necessary to increase the charge for extra FHA Directories to $5. New directories were delivered in March. All homeowners received one copy per lot. If more are desired, additional copies can be purchased in the FHA Office.
- FHA Board
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

MEDICAL SCREENINGS OFFERED

Fearrington Cares will sponsor a Medical Screening Program on Thursday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gathering Place.

Registration will not begin until 9 a.m.

Screenings will include:

* Bone density, by the Duke University Medical Center. This is the first time this will be included.
* Blood Pressure. Blood pressure changes more as age increases. Come and have it checked.
*.Hearing, by Jerry Hatfield-Berrang. Appointments will be      scheduled every 15 minutes.
* Cholesterol and Diabetes, by Beatrice Martin of the Duke University Medical Center. Three people will be screened every 10 minutes.


YOGA AND YOUR HEALTH

The Arthritis Foundation provides information about yoga and arthritis at www.arthritis.org. If you'd like to try yoga right here in Fearrington Village, join our Yoga Group. We meet every Wednesday at the Gathering Place, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. For more information, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

BOOK SALE AT THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library's annual spring book sale will be held on Thursday, May 1; Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reeves Auditorium. There will be a wonderful selection of fiction, as well as some fascinating histories and biographies, children's books, and books on gardening, cooking, crafts, travel, art and more. Browsers will find both recent best sellers and delightful old favorites. And as an added bonus - homemade baked goods for sale!

One of last winter's snow or ice storms forced the cancellation of the library program of Emily Wilson, who edited the correspondence of gardeners Elizabeth Lawrence and Katherine White. That program has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in prime gardening season. Ms. Wilson's book, Two Gardeners: Katherine S. White and Elizabeth Lawrence -- A Friendship in Letters, will be available for purchase during the evening of her talk.

Doris Dunlap, Fearringtonian and instructor in oil painting at Central Carolina Community College, will exhibit her students' work at the library through June 6. The exhibit features realism, abstract and impressionist art and will include the work of seven Fearrington residents.
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FEARRINGTON RESIDENTS INVITED TO OUTREACH FAIR

The fourth annual Community Outreach Volunteers Fair sponsored by the Residents Association of Carolina Meadows will be held Friday, May 9. Carolina Meadows invites Fearrington residents to attend the fair, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Club Center auditorium.

Not-for-profit agencies providing services to Chatham County citizens are invited to participate. Many productive relationships have developed in past fairs, and some of the accomplishments include:

* Food pantry volunteers and food drives for the Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA).
* School supply drives and backpacks for Chatham County Together! Clients as well as support for the annual Lobster Sale.
* Proceeds from sales of Temple Theatre tickets for Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services, Chatham County Together!, the Chatham Arts Council and CORA.
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SENIOR CENTER HOSTS GIANT FLEA MARKET

The Chatham County Council on Aging will hold Chatham Mile a giant flea market on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rent a vendor space for $35 or a yard sale space for $15. All professional vendors, church groups, civic groups, neighborhoods, non-profits and individuals are invited to participate.

For those who are spring cleaning, the council is also accepting donations for yard sale items for its Minks to Sinks sale during the Chatham Mile. All donations are tax-deductible. The council will pick up your donations within Chatham County.

All proceeds benefit the Council on Aging and the older adults of Chatham County. For more information, call 542-4512.
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DOCTOR TO ADDRESS NEWCOMERS

Dr. Jim Bryan of UNC-Chapel Hill will speak on "Strategy for Staying Well in Retirement" at the May Men's Luncheon of the Greater Chapel Hill Newcomers Club.

The program will be held on Friday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. A Soup 'n Salad buffet lunch costs $10.75. RSVP with checks payable to Warren Wagner, 141 Fearrington Post, by Friday, May 9. If you pay at the door, the cost will be $12.

Spouses, guests, alumni and others are welcome as long as space permits
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Questions? Contact Terry Crook at 260-2942 or terrycrook@earthlink.net.
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LOBSTER SALE REMINDER

Chatham County Together!'s third Annual Lobster Sale is underway. Orders for delicious prime whole Maine lobsters may be placed until Friday, May 9, and they will be delivered to the Gathering Place on Saturday, May 17, between 3 and 4 p.m. Past customers have been pleased with the size and quality-average weight is 1.33 pounds. They're available cooked for $15 and uncooked for $13. Call 542-5155 for more information and to place your order.
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JIM ABRAHAMSON TO SPEAK AT CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE

James L. Abrahamson, a Fearrington resident, will speak at the North Carolina Civil War Round Table meeting on Saturday, May 17. His topic will be "The Secession Crisis of 1860-1861." Jim, who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Stanford University (masters and doctorate), has written numerous military books and manuscripts including "The Men of Secession and Civil War, 1859 -1861." Anyone interested in attending the dinner meeting in Burlington, please call Ron Watson at 542-3863 or send an e-mail to rgwatson@mindspring.com. Transportation will be available.
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LWV SCHEDULES SPEAKER ON 'NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND'

On Monday, May 19, John Dornan, executive director of the Public Schools Forum of North Carolina, will discuss the legislation enacted last year and the demands and budget challenge it places on North Carolina. (Federal education spending accounts for less that 10% of K-12 spending nationally.)

Under Dornan's leadership, the forum, which comprises state leaders in business, politics and education, has gained national recognition that led to the National Education Panel's citing North Carolina as the state making the most progress toward national education goals.

The dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill, and the cost is $17 all inclusive for a three-course meal. Checks should be made out to LWVODC and mailed to Nancy Johnson, 107 Fearrington Post, by Wednesday, May 14. For more information, call Nancy at 969-7518 or Dorothy Mahan at 542-7009.
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ASSOCIATION TO HEAR ABOUT U.N.'S BEGINNINGS

In these days when the United Nations is again in the eye of a storm of controversy about its role and efficacy, it is helpful to hark back to its beginnings and reflect on the reasons it was established and the hopes the World War II leaders who wanted to "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war held for it."

Dr. Gerhard Weinberg, Emeritus Professor of History at UNC-Chapel Hill, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of World War II, will speak about the wartime discussion of a new international organization, which eventually became the United Nations, with particular emphasis on the role of FDR and his efforts to sell his ideas to the American people, the British, the Soviets and the Chinese.

Weinberg, who taught at the University of Kentucky and the University of Michigan, where he was chair of the History Department before coming to UNC in 1974, is the author of 10 books, including the monumental, 1,000-page, A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II. It received three major awards for scholarship, was a Book-of-the-Month Club main selection and is widely considered the best history of World War II.

The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, May 28, at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $15 payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Betsy Hankin, 111 W. Seeman St., Durham 27701. The deadline for Betsy to receive reservations is Thursday, May 22. Questions? Call Betsy at 688-4017
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FEARRINGTONIANS INVITED TO HABITAT HAPPENING

Chatham Habitat for Humanity is having a party, and everybody in Fearrington is invited. On May 31, Karen and David Jessee will host a benefit for Habitat at their beautiful home located a half-mile south of Highway 64 near Pittsboro. The evening will feature good music, good food, great company and a chance to tour a stunning "Dream Home" recently featured on Home and Garden Television. David, a photographer, and Karen, a color consultant, collaborated with a local architect to build a colorful Victorian with a contemporary use of space.

The goal of the evening is to raise $25,000, the partnership amount required to build a home for one Chatham County family in need. Tickets for singles are $50, couples, $75, with additional donations welcomed.

Please contact Joe Glasson at 960-3477, Joeglasson@nc.rr.com, for tickets and information. Area businesses have already donated a wide variety of yummy food and wine. All that is needed is the presence of lots of generous Fearrington folks to make the evening complete.
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ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT

The second annual Woof-A-Palooza featuring a dog walk and other events, vendors, food and other events will be held on Saturday, May 3, at Central Carolina Community College, U.S. 64 West, Pittsboro. The program will benefit Chatham Animal Rescue & Education.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the walk at noon and other events.

Current proof of rabies is required. All dogs must be on a leash and under control.

For more information, visit www.chathamanimalrescue.org or call 542-5757.
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SECOND BLOOM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Second Bloom, an upscale thrift shop recently opened in downtown Pittsboro, benefits Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services and The Garden Place Shelter. Second Bloom is staffed completely by volunteers, and could use more help. Volunteers are needed during all store hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Afternoons and Saturdays are in particular need of extra staffing.
Another way you can help is to donate. Second Bloom accepts women's and children's clothing, along with jewelry and accessories and household gift items.

If you are interested in helping Second Bloom and/or Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services in any way, please call volunteer coordinator Andrea Galeucia at 542-5445, ext. 306, or Second Bloom at 545-5565.
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

Newsletter submissions must be on full sheets of paper to avoid getting lost. Typed items are preferred - in upper and lower case. Please avoid caps, boldface and italics.

    It is important that only one designated person submit articles for a particular organization.

    Please check your copy (particularly the date and time) before submitting it and mark your submissions clearly - "Newsletter" or "Calendar."

There are two ways to submit items:

    * E-mail (the preferred method). Please send in either e-mail message format or as attached documents in MS Word or Rich Text Format (RTF).
    * The Newsletter box at the Gathering Place kiosk.

    Please do not leave submissions at the FHA office. Please send calendar items to the Newsletter editor.   
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NEWSLETTER STAFF

Bob Comey edited this issue and will edit the June issue.

The deadline for the June issue is Thursday, May 15.

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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR

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