FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

THE UNITED WAY NEEDS FEARRINGTON!

The Fearrington Village United Way campaign for 2003 is starting. Shortly you will receive an envelope containing a brochure and pledge card.

If the economy has hit you, consider what it is doing to the thousands of Chatham County residents who are served by 21 local agencies. It is a desperate situation, which requires the kindness and generosity of all our Fearrington Village residents.

Read the information you will soon receive, open your hearts to those who need your help so badly, and please mail your contribution or pledge directly to United Way of Chatham County in the enclosed return envelope. Remember, no gift is too small.
-Co-Chairs:
Peg Perlman & Julie Smith
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BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED

In between trips to the shore, the mountains or the pool, take a few moments to cull your book collection for the September 25-27 book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library. Hardback and paperback books in good condition on all subjects-children's, adult fiction, mystery, art, history, hobbies and crafts, biography, travel, philosophy, etc.-as well as audio and video tapes are needed. Proceeds support book purchases and library programs. Bring donations to the circulation desk at the library, where you may request a receipt for tax purposes. Call Bev or Jim Wiggins, 542-4478, or the library, 542-3524, for more information.
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THANKS TO R.B.FITCH

For those of you who have expressed concern in the past and have not been on the walking paths along Village Way between East Camden and Lassiter lately, I hope you will join me in expressing our appreciation to R.B. for the new improvements on these walkways. When I spoke to R.B. in the spring, he said he was looking at the paths in Jenny's (Camden) Park to see how successful the paths would be there before he extended the same type to the rest of the Village. Of course, our weather conditions this spring and summer have been severe test for all of us!

The paths have been graded, so as to allow a water runoff, and the clay packed down. Then a layer of gravel has been put on top and rolled, achieving a level surface for walking.

In my opinion, the paths now add to the country atmosphere of our Village. R.B. has my thanks for a job well done!
-Nancy E. Kern, FHA President
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NEWCOMER'S WELCOME PARTY

The FHA will hold the Newcomer's Welcome Party on Thursday afternoon, October 2, at the Gathering Place, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. At that time, representatives from the clubs at Fearrington and area community groups will be present to greet you and tell you about their activities. If you are able to come, please come to the FHA office to sign up, leave a message at 542-1603 or fhaoffice@ mindspring.com with you name(s) and phone number. We are looking forward to meeting all of you who are new to our community.
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DUCK REPORT

This is the last report on the 18 imported ducks that arrived here at Fearrington in 1999. Their pedigrees and descriptions of their habits was in the January 2000 issue of the newsletter. None can fly. There were six English Khaki Campbells in the Upper Pond, near Village Way; six Indian Runners in the Middle Pond, and six Black Cayugas in the Lower Pond.

Automobiles and probably foxes took care of those in the Upper Pond. One Indian Runner died shortly after arrival. Ice, foxes and unknown causes reduced the population in the Lower Pond, and one injured male was sent to another duck farm for recuperation.

With spring urges the two male Indian Runners and their two females joined the remaining Cayuga female in the Lower Pond. Shortly thereafter the females succumbed to land predators, almost certainly foxes. One male was observed being drowned and mangled by snapping turtles, and the remaining one went back, alone, to the Middle Pond. In mid-July he too was found dead, chewed up by turtles, floating in that pond. Even our adopted mallards, "Squeaky" and her new boyfriend, moved on to safer ponds.

There was discussion of whether to replace the ducks, but in view of their vulnerability, and the danger from the existing turtles, no plans have been advanced. There are plenty of Fearrington Geese around to enjoy! Careful where you walk!!
-John & Bunny Shillito
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BOCCE NEWS

A new Board and Officers for the Bocce Club were installed earlier this year, but were never announced in the newsletter. To rectify that oversight, here they are... President, Madeleine Masterman; Treasurer, Martin Cryan; Secretary, Bill Chestnutt and Board Members at Large, John Angle, Frank Galick and Eileen Patience. One vacancy exists which has yet to be filled.

The Bocce courts now have a new playing surface and improved drainage. We won't know how well the drainage works until it rains again, but some of us already know the new surface will take some getting used to. To say the least, the ball hardly stays on the line you think it will take when you let it go, but the speed is never right. However, some steady play and local maintenance should even things out nicely.

Also, a new equipment storage box has been added to help ease the crowded conditions in the old box. The new box will store the balls, tapes and small umbrellas, and will be secured with the lock from the old box. The old box will hold the brooms and large umbrellas, and will be secured with a new combination lock. The combination numbers can be found taped to the inside top of the new box. A key for the old lock, which is on the new box, can be found in the left corner of the old box. So if you have a key you can open the new box, get the combination for the lock on the old box and get all the equipment you need.

Conversely, if you don't have a key but remember the combination of the new lock on the old box, you have access to all the equipment. However if you have neither a key nor a memory... NO BOCCE!

With July and August behind us, cooler playing weather should be in the offing. Now's the time to come on out and enjoy the sport. We hope to see more of you in the weeks ahead.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

AN INVITATION TO FEARRINGTON WIDOWERS

There is a group of widowers in Fearrington that meet weekly for fellowship. It starts with a social hour with drinks and snacks followed by car pooling to dinner. The meetings are held on Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The host for the evening picks the restaurant for that night. It is all very informal, no dues, no rules. If you would like to learn more about this group we would like very much to hear from you. Please contact one of the following: Stephen Hudak 542-3757, Phil Penberthy 933-4987 or Joe Prendergast 542-6275.
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LANGDON PLACE/ BRADFORD PLACE BLOCK PARTY

The Langdon Place/Bradford Place Block Party will be held on Labor Day, September 1, at 4 p.m. at the picnic grounds of Swim and Croquet. We would appreciate your help. Contact Mary Ann Young at 545-9663 or Linda Taft, 542-6237.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

Arts & Crafts, Etc. is a Fearrington organization whose objective is to promote and stimulate greater interest in the arts and crafts through demonstrations, lectures, field trips and other educational means. You do not have to be crafty to join Arts & Crafts, Etc.

Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place on the first Monday of each month from September through May. In the case of a major holiday, the meeting will be moved to the second Monday. Membership dues for the year are $8 payable by personal check only. To avoid long lines at the first meeting, you may drop your check in the Arts & Crafts, Etc. box at the main mail kiosk near the Gathering Place. Or you may bring it to the first meeting (and wait in line). Please join us for a great year of speakers, trips and good fellowship.

Our first meeting will be September 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Our program will feature Leon Tongret, who will speak about the Chatham Creative Arts Incubator. It is the only and largest small business incubator in North Carolina focused on the arts.

Mark your calendars for a short trip and a special lunch in Chapel Hill at the Lantern on October 21. Chef Andrea will explain some of the principles of Pan-Asian cuisine, answer questions, and lead anyone interested through the kitchen. The three-course lunch will include coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by October 6 from Nancy Morrow at 16 Caswell or at our first general meeting on September 8.

Our upcoming programs include:

• Oct. 13:-Artistry, Pottery, Sculpture & Cuisine with Siglinda Scarpa.
• Nov. 3-Cooking and Cookbooks with Jean Anderson, award-winning author.
• Dec. 10-Holiday Luncheon with Fearrington Women's Club at Governors Club

Please check future newsletters and postings in your mail kiosk for details of the events and programs scheduled for the balance of our year. For further information about membership, call the president, Madge Briggs, at 545-2960.
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TERRORISM, AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ AND HOMELAND DEFENSE

Richard H. Kohn, Ph.D., will discuss "Terrorism, Afghanistan, Iraq and Homeland Defense" at a special meeting of the Fearrington Havurah on Tuesday, September 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in The Barn. All members of the community are invited to attend.

Dr. Kohn, professor of history, chairs the Curriculum in Peace, War and the Defense at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He has taught at CCNY, Rutgers University and the U.S. Army and National War Colleges, and was chief of Air Force history and chief historian for the U.S. Air Force.

Other positions include serving as president of the Society for Military History, on the advisory board of the U.S. Air Force's Gulf War Air Power Survey, and as a member of the National Security Study Group assisting the Hart-Rudman Commission.

Author, editor or co-editor of 10 volumes in the field of American military history, Kohn has most recently published his book Using the Military at Home: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
Those attending are reminded that the meeting will be held at The Barn for this month only.
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ANNUAL MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY DUPLICATE BRIDGE

George and Lucy McKinney, outgoing chairmen of the Wednesday Duplicate Bridge group, announce that the annual meeting of the group will be on September 10 at 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. There will be the usual games as well as the election of new officers for the upcoming season. AND the games will be free that day with light refreshments served. So-come one, come all and let's have a great time.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Join us for our monthly meeting Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. and bring a dish to pass or just join us to listen to folk songs sung by Clark Jones. He will accompany his songs by a dulcimer or Autoharp.

Clark has taught classes at DILR and at many schools in this area for almost 30 years. For further information call either Maggie Gaudet at 545-0494 or Margaret George, 542-4609.
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GARDEN CLUB CULTIVATES NEW GROUND

Garden Club President Carol-Ann Greenslade says, "I'm very excited about our new features and projects this year." A new website has been launched to facilitate communication and to make it easier for new members to interact with established garden "clubbers." To visit the website, go to www.fhafearrington. org, click on "organizations" in the left hand menu, scroll down to "Garden Club," and click on the link. Another new feature is a Plant Exchange Table, where we can share and swap plants, cuttings and holiday trimmings with one another. Garden Club members, under the leadership of past president Mary Clare Edwards has planted, and is maintaining flower boxes in front of Second Bloom, a clothing and gift store in Pittsboro associated with Chatham County Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center.

The Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place each third Tuesday. All Fearrington residents are welcome. The September 16 meeting will feature Karen Suberman, owner of the Bearfoot Paths Nursery, located on Henley Road, off Jack Bennett. Her topic will be "Fall and Winter Hardy Perennials and Shrubs for the Southern Garden." She will bring examples of plant specimens, which will be for sale after the lecture. Cynthia Fox will speak at the October meeting on plants, feed and housing to encourage our feathered friends to stay cozy this fall and winter. In honor of Halloween, we will also hear about bats to fight the growing mosquito problem. Contact Carol-Ann Greenslade at 545-9743.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB TO HOST TEA

The Fearrington Women's Club cordially invites all Fearrington women to a Welcoming Tea, Wednesday, September 17, at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Please join us and meet with neighbors old and new and hear about the exciting plans and opportunities for members for the 2003-2004 year including:

• Exciting programs for and about women
• Fabulous holiday fashion show luncheon fundraiser-November 13 at the Gathering Place
• Joint holiday luncheon with Arts & Crafts-December 10 at Governors Club
• A chance to make a difference in the lives of the people of Chatham County through the StoryTime Project and fundraising events that benefit our community
• A special welcome for newcomers
• President Cathy Hummel extends to each of you a personal invitation to attend the tea and see what a difference the Women's Club makes
• Please note time change: meetings will begin at 3 p.m. this year instead of 2 p.m.
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WOODWORKING

If you're a woodworker now, or would like to be, you might want to join a small group of Fearrington woodworkers who recently started to meet to share ideas, projects, etc. Our next meeting is September 18 (see Monthly Calendar). We plan to meet on different days each month so that no one is left out. Have questions? Call Steve Bodner at 545-2356 or Jules Samitz at 542-6811.
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MARATHON BRIDGE

The Awards Dinner for the 2002-2003 season will be held at the Gathering Place on September 19 at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring snacks and adult beverages for the friendship hour. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Reservations only by September 9 to Pat Goetz, 4 McDowell, 542-6248.
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WRITERS GROUP TO HEAR VALARIE SCHWARTZ

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Monday, September 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to any Fearrington resident who is writing or just thinking about writing. Valarie Schwartz, who writes the popular "Neighbors" column for The Chapel Hill News will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact Barry Reece at breece@mindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreenslade@nc.rr.com.
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 7:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place. As the United States moves toward national elections in 2004, we will begin a series of discussions on topics that are urgently important to the future of our democracy. Our discussion on September 23 is entitled "Americans And The World: What Are The Options?" Dr. Michael H. Hunt will speak to us and then lead a question and answer/discussion period. Dr. Hunt is the Everett H. Emerson Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He writes and teaches in the general field of international history. His long-term concern with U.S. foreign relations is represented by a number of broadly cast works, most recently Crises in U.S. Foreign Policy: An International History Reader (1996). His survey of contemporary history, The World Transformed, 1945 to the Present, will appear this fall. All Fearrington residents are invited to attend.

Looking ahead, our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, at 7:15 p.m. Dean Gene Nichol, Dean of the School of Law at UNC-Chapel Hill, will join us that evening for a discussion on civil liberties. Be sure to mark your calendar.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Fearrington Republican Club is very pleased to host Dr. Jeanne J. Smoot, candidate for the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction on Wednesday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Dr. Smoot will discuss her vision of how to help every North Carolina child learn to read and write at grade level. She will welcome questions about the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind Program and the difficulty North Carolina seems to be having in meeting that goal. How much should vouchers, home schooling and charter schools be part of the education arsenal? Come and find out.

Dr. Jeanne Smoot is an unusual person, having earned her doctorate at UNC-Chapel Hill and also served as Director, Office of Academic Programs in the Reagan Administration and on the National Humanities Council, serving under Dr. Lynne Cheney, in the Bush 41 Administration.

Jeanne has been a grassroots Republican activist since 1966, a "Tribute to Women" honoree, NCFRW 2003 and President of the Wake County Republican Women 2000-2002. She also has 30+ years in the classroom and is a full professor at NCSU. She was a Fulbright Scholar at UNAM, the National University of Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. She has been married for 37 years and has four children and three grandchildren.

All Fearrington residents are invited to attend. 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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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE UNC ALUMNI CLUB

The Fearrington Village UNC Alumni Club has begun planning our activities for a busy year. To begin the year, please join us for our second annual Oktoberfest, to be held at the Swim & Croquet Club on Friday, September 26. Later in the fall we'll have an Alumni Service Day to work on a project here in Fearrington. There will be a tour of the UNC TV Studio in Nov., and an Xmas party in Dec. After the first of 2004, we'll give you the schedule for the balance of this club year.
In the past year, we had three social activities, three service projects and two tours, all of which we plan to do again this year. We also donated a scholarship to the GAA.

You should receive a membership form and an invitation to the Oktoberfest early in Sept. The dues will remain at $15 a household. If you have any questions, please call Philip Cree at 545-9794 or Harriet McGraw at 542-7342. We invite all UNC Alumni and current or retired UNC faculty to join with us.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION NEWS

FTA will host a Fall Open House at the courts Sunday, September 28, from 3-5 p.m. Rain date October 5. If you are a new resident or just looking to get back into tennis, come out, meet some members and enjoy a fun afternoon on the courts.

The Annual Round Robin is scheduled for October 26 at Chapel Hill Tennis Club. The FTA Annual Dinner will be Saturday, November 1 at the Gathering Place. Fowler's will cater.

FTA women interested in signing up for Tuesday mornings (9-10:30 or 10:30-12) with WOW, please contact Janice Hunt at 542-4669 or e-mail huntfear@webtv.net. A new schedule will begin October 7 and continue through January 2004. Even if you only wish to substitute, call Janice. Open tennis for women will be on Thursday mornings at 9:30 beginning October 2.

WOW socials are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Check the Newsletter Calendar for the date and place. New members are always welcome and you do not have to be an FTA member to enjoy social membership in WOW. Yearly WOW dues are $5, payable to Maggie Watt, 282 Claymoor.
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AHOY FEARRINGTON SAILORS!

Mark your calendar for a great experience and fun time this fall! The Fearrington Yacht Club is sponsoring a fall outing to Lake Norman on October 1-2. The trip will feature an evening cocktail and dinner cruise with an overnight stay at a fine hotel near the lake. All Fearringtonians are welcome to "come on board" and may do so by simply joining the club and becoming a member. For additional information call Phil Smith at 545-0790.
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SENIOR GAMES AWARD WINNERS OVERLOOKED IN LAST NEWSLETTER

Apologies to these two Fearrington folks who won gold metals at the Senior Games: Candy Ruziecki received gold for felted knitted handbag and Carol Reuss also received gold for women's team bocce and for mixed team bocce.
-The Editor
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DEER REMEDY

Nathalie Conderet from the Fearrington Sales Office reports the following deer management recommendation from a longtime Chapel Hill resident.

"A gentleman by the name of Frederick de Serres called me. He wanted to let Fearrington residents know that he has found a solution to the deer problem (he was infested at his house in Chapel Hill). He sprays Tabasco sauce approximately once a month on all his plantings and his yard. This has kept all deer away. He suggests buying a gallon at Costco. He is available for questions at 967-2963. He just wanted to be helpful. He said he had read about some 'deer feuding' going on in Fearrington Village, which made him sad!"
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SAVE THE DATE

The Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art will host a lecture on "Defying Gravity: Contemporary Art & Flight-an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of man's first powered flight."

It will be held at the museum on Thursday, November 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Further details next month...
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SEPTEMBER READINGS AT MCINTYRE'S

Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.: Pre-School Story Time at McIntyre's. Our Pre-School Story Time has been tremendously successful! So much so that we will be continuing it into the fall and winter. Please join us Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and other surprises.

• September 4, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Open Mike Literature Night at McIntyre's. C'mon out! Share and support local creative talent with friends and neighbors at McIntyre's Bookstore.

• Sunday, September 7, 2 p.m. Artist and Chatham County resident Tommy Lee Edwards will visit McIntyre's to discuss his new book, The Art of Tommy Lee Edwards.

• Thursday, September 11, 7 p.m. Join us for a double author event. Julie Cannon will read from her new novel, Truelove & Homegrown Tomatoes and Mark Dunn (author of Ella Minnow Pea), will read from his new novel, Welcome to Higby.

• Sunday, September 26, 2 p.m. Doris Betts will lead a discussion of the book Secret Life of Bees.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

On September 11 at noon at the Carolina Club, Gary Bartlett will address the Help America Vote Act, and the implementation and requirements of this act in NC. This package of reforms will affect how citizens register, provide new voting machines, require computerized voter registration, provide for citizens with disabilities to access voting machines, and inform voters of their rights. Mr. Bartlett will discuss these issues and allow time for questions.

The cost of the lunch is $18 and checks made out to LWVODC should be mailed to Jan Richmond, 6600 Glen Forest Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 by September 6. For more information call Chris Farnan at 545-0657 or Judie Burke at 542-1701.
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PEER LEARNING OFFERS COURSES

Come join an interesting group of folks who exercise their minds at relaxed, congenial classes. Peer Learning, in existence for over 20 years, meets at Binkley Church in Chapel Hill. Classes include an exciting new course on Iraq and the Middle East, led by Robert Rupen, UNC Political Science professor emeritus. There are also foreign language courses, Shakespeare, short story, poetry, Discourse (on social, economic and political issues) Focus on Women and many others.

The Second Friday series features a guest speaker each month. The kick-off speaker on September 12 at 11 in the Binkley church lounge will be Eric Mlyn, director of The Robertson Scholars Program, an innovative collaboration between Duke and UNC. Please come at 10:30 for a brief membership meeting, an opportunity to greet friends, and a chance to sample coffee and cookies.

Registration fee for the entire year (Sept. thru May) for ALL courses and Speakers Series is $50 for each participant. Request a form with listings of all courses from: Ted Hayes, P.O. Box 2821, Chapel Hill 27515-2821. If you have specific questions, call Ted (933-7464), Joe Mazzetta (968-6336), or Barb Tepperman (932-5755).
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ARTIST EXHIBITS WORK

Resident Murry Handler's work will be shown at Sizl Gallery, 405 East Main St. Carrboro from September 12 thru October 5. There will be a Reception for the Artist on Friday, September 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres & wine will be served.
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WHO ARE WE

The Chapel Hill Branch of AAUW cordially invites Fearrington college/university graduates to a "Membership Coffee" Saturday, September 20 at the Chapel Hill Historical Society, E. Franklin and Boundary Streets. We'll meet at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and information until 11:30. Call Clara Allen at 542-1588 for information. Do join us.
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LUNCH AND LEARN TO HEAR ABOUT AGEISM & THE UN

Last year the UN sponsored a "World Assembly on Aging" at which a "Declaration of Rights for Older Persons" was proposed. This declaration asserts that ageism is a global problem and that the UN and its members should work to reduce it. Dr. Edman (Pal) Palmore will review this declaration and the nature of ageism, as well as what we can do about it.

Dr. Palmore is Professor Emeritus at the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and is editor of the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Ageism (Haworth Press, in press). He also writes a monthly column called "Vintage Years" that is published in the newsmagazine Fifty Plus. He is secretary for our UNA chapter.

The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, September 24, 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 Lucie Jenkins Johnson, 323 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The deadline for Lucie to receive reservations is Thursday, September 18. Questions to Lucie at 942-7199.

UNA Lunch and Learn Correction - Due to unforseen circumstances Lucie Johnson will not be accrpting reservations for the Lunch and Learn meeting this month (as stated in the Newsletter). Instead please send your reservations to Barbara Walburn at 247 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill 27517. Information, call Barbara at 967-6853
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Fall Book Sale

Mark your calendar so that you don't miss the next Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Sale, Thursday through Saturday, September 25-27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be more books than ever, thanks to generous donations. This sale will include some unusual items. One donor gave his collection of military history, including a nice selection of Civil War books. Another person's generous donation includes many interesting volumes about the 1930s-1950s in Hollywood, where her husband was a movie director. We also have a good selection of cookbooks (but come early, as these are very popular). Of course, the sale will include the usual bargains on fiction, mystery, hobbies, self-help, religion, art and music, classics, poetry and business.

A Community Read: The Secret Life of Bees

The greater Pittsboro community is invited to participate in the Friends project, "A Community Read: The Secret Life of Bees," from August through January. Kicking off the event will be a talk by acclaimed African-American historian John Hope Franklin, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, at the Chatham County Courthouse. Other events will include several group discussions, a beekeeping demonstration for children, art show and cooking with honey demonstrations. The culmination of the community read will be a talk by the author, Sue Monk Kidd, at The Barn on January 10. When you purchase The Secret Life of Bees at McIntyre's now through January 10, the bookstore will donate 20 percent of the purchase price to the Friends.

For more information on the Community Read project, check out the Friends of the Library website: beachsite.com/friends.
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A TASTE OF CHATHAM 2003

The Chatham County Council on Aging will host the tenth annual "A Taste of Chatham" in the upstairs ballroom of the Governors Club on Sunday, November 9, from 4 until 7. Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue has been invited to speak as this year's featured guest.

Indulge in 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. The locally renowned band will perform familiar tunes from the big band era for your dancing and listening pleasure. Over the years, "A Taste of Chatham" has become one of the largest social events in Chatham County, drawing over 300 people last year.

This year's event will serve as the Capital Campaign Kick-Off for a new senior center in Siler City. The new facility will enable the Council to expand services and more effectively meet the needs of Chatham County's older adults. Our programs and services include Home Delivered Meals, In-Home Aide Service, Congregate Meals, Minor Home Repairs, Caregivers Support & Respite, Information & Referral and Wellness Programming.

Tickets are $40 and can be ordered by calling Dina Reynolds at the Council on Aging (919-542-4512).
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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Durham Chorale is holding an open call for singers on Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Arts Council. No auditions are required, but a good sense of pitch and previous choral experience are desirable. Regular rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7:15 and the Christmas concert is December 13 & 14. We look forward to seeing you there!
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BUILDING WORLD FRIENDSHIPS

Are you interested in learning about other cultures and places, and want to build friendships with people from other countries? If so, the UNC International Friendship Program can offer you the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with an international student. The International Friendship Program is designed to match a new international student with a local family or individual who volunteers to acquaint the student with the community and to invite him or her to activities such as meals, local events and holiday celebrations. A host does not provide housing or financial assistance to the student.

Adjusting to a new culture and the separation from family and familiar cultural patterns can often be a difficult and frustrating experience for the international student. A host can ease that adjustment by helping the student understand many aspects of American culture and by simply offering hospitality.

If you are interested in being a host for a new international student, please call 933-7451 or the UNC International Center at 962-5661 or visit our website: http://internationalcenter.unc.edu/get_involved/friendship.html.
-Diana M. Levy, Assistant Director, UNC International Center
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HABITAT HOME STORE-MORE OF EVERYTHING

As the old saying goes, "Nothing succeeds like excess." In the case of the Chatham Habitat for Humanity Home Store this means opening a second store and expanding its hours of operation.

The new store is called Home Store Too and is located at 49 West Salisbury Street in Pittsboro (across from the PTA Thrift Store). It is selling new and used building materials such as kitchen cabinets, lumber, doors, hardware, lighting fixtures and electrical supplies. Why a second store? It's a response to a major but nice problem.

The "regular" Home Store located at 467 West Street in Pittsboro has been crammed with more merchandise than it can accommodate. Tables, sofas, appliances, dishes, tools etc. have been spilling into the aisles. And because Chatham County has seen an increase in development, more and more building contractors have been calling Habitat to donate materials. Without additional space, Chatham Habitat would have to turn away donations at a time when money is desperately needed to fund Habitat houses. And so the decision was made to open Home Store Too.

Along with approving the opening of a new store, the Chatham Habitat for Humanity Board also green lighted expanding the Home Stores' hours. Both stores are now open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More hours mean more sales which means more homes can be funded for deserving Chatham County folks.

However, more hours means that more volunteers are urgently needed to staff both stores. Anyone with a few hours to donate is invited to be a part of the Habitat family.

The Home Stores are a wonderful place to work. Volunteers can determine their own schedules, deciding whether to work once a week or once a month. About the only downside to volunteering is that it is almost impossible to work a shift without finding some wonderful bargain and buying it!

Anyone interested in volunteering (or in donating household items and building materials), should call the store at 542-0788. And the next time you're in Pittsboro, be sure to stop by the Home Store and Home Store Too.
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MUSIC NOTES

CHCC OPEN REHEARSALS

The Chapel Hill Community Chorus invites singers to "open" rehearsals on Tuesday, August 26, September 2 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church, US 15-501, Chapel Hill. "Open" rehearsals are held at the beginning of each season offering prospective members an opportunity to sing with no obligation to join. Singers high school age and older are welcome to join the chorus without auditioning; vocal placement with the director, however, is required. Registration is $40 per semester. The fall concert featuring music by Francis Poulenc and Stephen Paulus will be held Friday, December 19. Dr. Sue T. Klausmeyer, Director. Online registration and further information are available at www.chapelhillcommunitychorus.org.
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NEW SEASON FOR THE HARMONY GRITS

It's September and time to start the new season for the Harmony Grits. For those of you new to Fearrington, we are a men's chorus of about 40 voices, dedicated to the pleasures and camaraderie of choral singing. While our members vary in terms of choral ability, some experience and the ability to read music would be most helpful. If this sounds like a "good fit" for you, we would love to have you join us.

In the last few years, we have had concerts at the rate of about once a month. Twice a year, in the winter and in the spring, we have sung at Fearrington, joining our voices with those of the Village Voices, the women's choral group for the Holiday Concert. Other concerts have been held at community centers, nursing homes and other venues in the area, including the State Capitol Building. The group's repertory includes American folk tunes, Broadway showpieces and patriotic songs. A smaller group, the Mini-Grits, features close harmony arrangements.

We have a professional director, Matt Fry, with 15 years experience in singing, teaching and directing music. Our accomplished professional accompanist is Dan Hadley. We are managed by an executive committee elected annually by the membership. Our current president is Bob Kelley.

The first rehearsal for the 2003-04 season is September 11. Our rehearsals take place on Thursdays at 4:15 in the Gathering Place. We would be delighted to have you come by and check us out. If you like choral singing and fellowship, you'll enjoy the Harmony Grits. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Bob Kelley at 542-6750 or Bob Bogle at 545-3027.
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RALEIGH CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD SUBSCRIBERS

You are invited to a wine and cheese gathering at our home on Sunday, September 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. The purpose is to provide a clearinghouse of helpful information such as arranging car pools, providing clear and easy directions to concert halls, listing convenient parking and local bistros and restaurants that are open Sundays for lunch or dinner. The get-together is also a nice way to meet our fellow chamber music aficionados!

If you have friends who may want to subscribe to the series, do ask them to join us at our gathering. Please RSVP by phone or e-mail to let us know you are coming. Carol and Larry Feuer, 542-2626 or XYANK@mindspring.com.
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JOIN VILLAGE VOICES

Singing in a chorus is like a puzzle-it works best when all of the pieces fit together. Village Voices would like to have you join us in the Gathering Place on Monday, September 15, at 3:45 p.m. to meet the members of Village Voices, share some refreshments, and hear about the music we will be working on this year.

The odds are great that if you enjoy singing in church, maybe once sang with a chorus in school, or find yourself singing along with the tunes on an oldies radio station, you will enjoy singing with Village Voices. Singing is fun for everyone...beginners to experienced singers are welcome in Village Voices. There are no auditions or try outs.

This is an organization for women in Fearrington who share a love of music. You will not only enjoy the camaraderie at the weekly rehearsals; you'll feel a sense of accomplishment, too. The December Holiday and Spring concerts are long-standing traditions here in the Village. We're looking forward to adding your voice to our puzzle of sopranos and altos to make beautiful music together. Mark you calendar for September 15 at 3:45 p.m.
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CARRBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL

The sixth annual Carrboro Music Festival will occur this year on Sunday, September 28. The 2003 event, as the Festival motto claims, will present "All kinds of music, all over town, all for free". Last year, the first held in September, the event drew thousands more attendees than previous years and featured the talents of over 100 group and solo performers at 16 stages. Those indoor and outdoor venues included The Cat's Cradle, Go Studios, Weaver Street Market, The ArtsCenter, The Music Explorium and the Century Center. Featured were a myriad of styles from classical to jazz and rock to country.

This year promises more of the same with some new venues and many new performers.
Day of the event volunteers are always welcomed. For more information please contact festival chairperson and Fearrington resident, Gerry Williams at 919-260-0661 or roots@intrex.net. Thank you.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

Come and listen to some lovely music that we have planned for you. These concerts take place at our tent in the Village (and in the case of rain, indoors at the Market Cafe). Don't forget to bring a chair, sun hat, and a donation for the musicians.

• Spicy Chicken Combo, Thursday, September 11, 7. Jazz group of music students from UNC, playing old-time jazz favorites.

• Joint Venture, Thursday, September 25, 7. An award-winning barbershop quartet, with smooth four-voice harmony.

• Tony Galiani Band, Thursday, October 9, 4:30, playing a lively mix of country and folk music.

• Triangle Tuba Quartet, Thursday, October 16, 4:30, with an unbelievably mellow sound (no oompah pieces!)

Contact Carolyn Gelderman for further information or suggestions for other musical groups.
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HEALTH & FITNESS NEWS

FEARRINGTON CARES

Nurse's Notes:

We've settled in at 304 Parkview and are enjoying our spacious and comfortable offices. Business is brisk and I am meeting more Fearrington residents every day. Some of our more artistic residents have either donated or loaned artwork to Fearrington Cares that can be seen throughout the office. We welcome other residents to display their artistic creativity in our offices and will rotate pieces as new ones arrive.

Alzheimer's Seminar Set

The Alzheimer's seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern NC and Fearrington Cares scheduled for Friday, October 17, is filling up quickly. Limited space is available, so reserve your slot as soon as possible. Look for course flyers posted in the mail kiosks. Deadline for registration is October 9. Call the nursing office at 542-6877 to register.

Are You at Risk for Falling? Come and Find Out

Falls resulting in physical trauma and restriction of activity are among the principal causes of morbidity in the aging population. One-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year and as you age, the number of falls increases and the severity of injury sustained by a fall increases. However, most falls are preventable. Come to a workshop to learn how environmental and physical factors relate to the risk of falling, assess your own risk, decrease your risk of falling and learn what to do if you fall while alone. We will test your confidence level and balance and teach you some exercises to improve strength and balance. We will also teach you some strategies for getting up after a fall and make some recommendations for maintaining mobility and balance. Dr. Vicki Mercer, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at UNC and Sheila Flannery, a Physical Therapist and Fearrington resident, will be on hand to lead the workshop on Wednesday October 22, 10 a.m.-noon at the Gathering Place. Call the nursing office to sign up.

Volunteer Receptionists Now on Duty

Fearrington Cares now has a volunteer receptionist in the office from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. The receptionist will be available to take your call(s) when the nurse is out, greet visitors to Fearrington Cares, make appointments and assist residents in finding health information. I look forward to working with all of the volunteer receptionists as we improve the services offered by Fearrington Cares.

Looking for a Few Good Men!!

Our tri-weekly walking group continues to trek around Fearrington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, HOWEVER, for some reason we've had the company of only two men on two separate occasions. I'm not sure if we overwhelmed you, or if you simply don't like us! If any men out there are willing to take us on, we'd be on our best behavior and promise not to tell any off-color or sexist jokes! Come on, give us another chance!

Safer driving on 15/501

Navigating 15/501 is becoming a bigger challenge as road construction continues. Anticipating the next detour or lane shift while maintaining pace with traffic takes constant vigilance. To keep your driving skills sharp and improve safety while on the road, sign up for AARP Defensive Driving being presented at the Gathering Place October 24-25 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about potential trouble spots, road rage, physical changes, entering and exiting freeways, airbags, anti-lock brakes and many more safety tips. Call Joe Geoghegan at 545-0710 to register. Course fee is $10. Checks should be made out to AARP and brought to the first class.

Fearrington Cares Calendar

• Walking Group-Monday/Wednesday/ Friday, 8 a.m., Nursing Office
• Grief Therapy Group-September 19, 10-11:30 a.m., Gathering Place
• Blood Pressure Clinic-September 3 and 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Nursing Office
• Neuropathy Group-September 25, 11 a.m.-noon, Gathering Place

Thank You Fearrington Cares Volunteers

A sincere THANK YOU to all of the Fearrington Volunteers who serve in various capacities throughout the year. There are simply too many folks to list individually. Not only do our volunteers answer our call-in lines, but they also transport residents to appointments, pick up groceries and medicines, deliver meals, do minor house repairs, help coordinate and organize health events and serve as office receptionists. We couldn't possibly exist without the generosity of these dedicated individuals. Consider yourself patted on the back!

Health Profile of Older North Carolinians:

In April 2003, the NC Department of Health and Human Services published a Health Profile of Older North Carolinians. Over the next few months I will present some of the information published in the document.

Demographic Overview: North Carolina ranks 10thin the nation in the number of older persons with about 2.3 million residents age 50 and older (28 percent of the total NC population). By 2030, 35 percent of North Carolinians will be 50 years or older. Women comprise more than 60 percent of North Carolinians age 65 and older. Of those, fewer than 40 percent are married and living with a spouse; the remaining 60 percent were never married, or were widowed, separated, divorced or institutionalized. 37 percent of women age 65 and older are living alone; 16 percent of men aged 65 and older live alone.

Deer and Driving Don't (Always) Mix

Cliff Braam of the NC Department of Motor Vehicles offers these timely tips:

• Keep in mind that the mating season (rut), hunting season and shorter fall and winter days typically cause a sharp increase in deer-vehicle collisions beginning in September and lasting into January.

• Because the highest number of crashes occurs between 6 and 9 p.m. and near dawn, give yourself more reaction time by driving more slowly at those times, especially in posted deer crossing areas.

• Drive with headlights on and watch for the reflection from the eyes of deer near the road. If you see deer, reduce speed even if they seem far from the edge of the road.

• Because deer often travel in groups, do not assume the road is clear when a single deer has crossed.

• If a deer appears in the path of your vehicle, do not swerve to avoid hitting it. Do not attempt to dodge the deer. Why? Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer only to hit another vehicle or lose control of their car. Deer are also unpredictable, especially when encountering bright headlights and fast-moving traffic. If time and conditions permit, break firmly and hold a steady course.

• Always wear your seat belt. Unbuckled passengers are often injured in crashes involving deer.

• If you hit a deer, do not attempt to remove it from the roadway. Injured deer can act erratically and their sharp hooves are dangerous. If you can, first get your vehicle safely off the road and then call the sheriff.
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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP

The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group meeting will be Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m. in the Gathering Place. The speakers will be Phyllis Smith from the Chatham County Health Department and Joyce Baird who is the Fearrington Cares nurse. Ms. Smith will talk on diet and nutrition and Ms. Baird will talk about the preventative and curative powers of exercise. For more information, contact Vera Reece at 542-7272 or e-mail at breece@mindspring.com.
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COOKBOOK PROJECT TO BENEFIT FEARRINGTON CARES

A cookbook is in the planning stages to benefit Fearrington Cares, a nonprofit service organization created to provide health care information and support services. Fearrington Cooks for Fearrington Cares will include favorite recipes from residents, menus, wine and food pairings, the history of Fearrington, and pictures of the Village and its gardens.

The cookbook will be sold through subscriptions and over-the-counter sales in the Village. It will illustrate the beauty and cordial atmosphere of life in Fearrington and the tradition of social gatherings that include good food and caring neighbors, all of which contribute to a quality and healthy lifestyle.

Volunteers from Fearrington are being sought to assist with the development of the cookbook and to complete all production tasks including kitchen testing of recipes, editing, publication, art work, fundraising, wine and food pairing, and marketing of the product. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact one of the three coordinating committee members: Barbara Terry at jimbart1@earthlink.net (542-6554), Joyce Mason at wcolwor@aol.com (542-9968), or Janet Lorant at janlorant@yahoo.com (542-5760).
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YOGA PRACTICE

A recent study found that 15 million Americans now practice yoga, an increase of 28.5 percent over last year! Yoga at Fearrington, however, is only a minor piece of that huge statistic. Our small friendly group meets weekly at the Gathering Place. Classes are Wednesdays, 8:15-9:30 a.m. Please join us. For details call Laura Hyer, 545-9607.
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FHA NOTES

WEBSITE BULLETIN BOARD

The FHA Website Bulletin Board offers an ideal place for you to keep up-to-date with the latest news your neighbors have to offer. You can also use it to post announcements that you want the rest of the Village to know about. The site offers the opportunity to inform Fearringtonians and to be informed by Fearringtonians of upcoming events-both within the Village and the wider community. It is also a vehicle to announce that you are looking for something: a lost article, a spare bedroom for a large family event, a copy of a book, a recipe, whatever. Or, that you found something that you believe another resident is looking for. You can use it to float ideas for community projects or to offer your opinions on such projects. Looking for volunteers for some activity? Let us know by announcing the fact on the Bulletin Board. The site has also provided information on scams and frauds that are occurring in the Triangle area. So check it out regularly. Read it and feel free to post to it.

As a general rule postings are left on the FHA Bulletin Board for three weeks. Those postings concerned with an event whose time has passed will be deleted sooner.

You didn't know about the FHA Website Bulletin Board? Well to find it is as simple as 1-2-3. (1) Log on to www.fhafearrington.org. (2) Select "Bulletin Board" among the menu choices in the upper left-hand corner. (3) At that point you will need a username and password to proceed to the Bulletin Board. If you have already received them, enter them. Otherwise, if you are a resident or a nonresident property owner and if you have not yet received your username and password, e-mail fhaoffice@mindspring.com and request them. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address, as well as e-mail address. (If you are a nonresident property owner, the address of the property you own is also needed.) The username and password will not be given over the phone.

A word of caution-the FHA Website Bulletin Board is offered as a forum for the exchange of information about the community for the community. This is not the place for commercial advertising and political comments. Of course, any obscene, crude, defamatory or otherwise distasteful postings, including personal characterizations, are not acceptable. Such postings-and we certainly hope there would never be any-will be promptly removed.
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HATS OFF TO THE SIGN PAINTERS

It must be obvious to all who drive or walk the streets of Fearrington that all the traditional gray street signs have been repainted. They are rejuvenated, colorful and are again visible at night.

The great news is that this tremendous job was done by over 30 wonderful volunteers. I would include all their names here, but I fear my recordkeeping was overwhelmed by their numbers and their eagerness to get started. That is truly embarrassing, but they know that they have earned the thanks of the whole community.
-John Custer, Director
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LONG-TIME BLOCK CAPTAIN RETIRES

Alden Wilson has retired as a Block Captain on Benchmark after 15 year of faithful and loyal service to the Fearrington community. Kudos to he and Bernice for their part in making Fearrington Village a friendly neighborhood. Our thanks and good wishes to Alden and Bernice as they continue to be good neighbors of ours.
-John Singletary,
Phase I Area Captain
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BOARD BRIEFINGS

FHA BOARD DISCUSSES PAVING SMOKEHOUSE LOT AND COUNTY LIASON REPORT

President Kern called the meeting to order on 7/1/03. Treasurer Frank Chut reported that we were on budget for the year except for an increase in office expenses related to the computer committee.
Grounds and facilities-In John Custer's absence, Richard Bird and Jerry Gaudet presented a motion regarding resurfacing the Smokehouse Kiosk parking lot. Custer has obtained revised estimates for the process, which has been discussed at several recent FHA meetings.

The choices are: (1) to perform a major upgrade of the gravel structure by scraping, replacing and re-compacting the base and then placing a new top course of aggregate at a cost of $1,750. The contractor estimates that annual maintenance, at a cost of approximately $200, would keep the area in good shape; or (2) pave the area (Fine grade the existing stone base; add 2-inch stone base; place and compact 2-inch asphalt surface course; and layout and paint pavement markings) at a cost of $11,500.

Custer favors the upgrading of the gravel rather than paving because there is not a convincing groundswell for paving, and the expense would reduce FHA reserves. He believes that future budgets should include a significant amount for work of this type.

Motion: move that the board approve the expenditure of up to $2,000 for the upgrading of the gravel driveway and parking area at the Smokehouse Kiosk.

Tom Hauck asked if John had obtained an estimate for partial paving as previously discussed. Richard Bird said that the gravel would be a good start and partial paving could be considered later. The motion was passed unanimously.

County Liaison Director Al Lebeau reported that the county commissioners unanimously adopted a FY 2003/04 budget which retains the current property assessment of 64.64 cents/$100. The public school system budget was increased by $745,727 bringing the school budget to $14,137,291. They approved $217,000 to fully fund a $100/year increase to the teacher's supplements. They also approved the Sheriff's Office budget, which includes the purchase of four new vehicles and not the eight requested.

The commissioners recently refinanced the county's indebtedness by taking advantage of the current interest rates.

Ron Singleton, the county's public works commissioner who resigned earlier this year, prepared a report to the commissioners citing the issues which prompted his resignation. Singleton's concern is over the relationship between the county manager, Charlie Horne, and the engineering firm of Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates, which has worked sole source on many county projects since 1990. After reviewing the report the commissioners voted unanimously to send a copy of it to the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers along with a letter from County Attorney Bob Gunn requesting "review and recommendation of any matter affecting professional standards of engineers."

Voters will be electing three county commissioners in November.

A recent vote by the House Finance Committee favored Butner in Granville County as the site of the new mental health hospital. The Appropriations Committee and the full Senate also approved the site decision.

The Weyerhaeuser Company recently announced that in July it would sell 8,815 acres of land, at 23 sites, in the county. Of those sites 440 acres, on two parcels, are located north of Pittsboro while the remainder are south of route 64. The largest parcel lies south of Siler City.

The NCDOT has received the commissioners' endorsement of their secondary road improvement projects, which anticipates spending $2,054,119 for secondary road improvements in the county during FY 2003/04. Marilyn Brand asked if we had any secondary roads in the Village. Board members felt we have tertiary roads.

Bob Oram asked who was responsible for the streetlights. He was told the power company assesses individual residents. He reported that several were staying on all day. He said he would notify the power company.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 2 at 7 p.m.
-Mary Hammond, Secretary
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HELP KEEP THE 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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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR