FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

WOMEN’S CLUB AWARDS $9,000 TO CHATHAM COUNTY CHARITIES

Donations totaling $9,000 will be given to Chatham County charities by the Fearrington Women’s Club. The organizations receiving funds are: ALS Association, American Cancer Society – Relay for Life, Chatham County Council on Aging, Chatham Education Foundation for The Dyslexia Project, Chatham Together!, Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County, Fearrington Women’s Club StoryTime Project, Triangle Reading Service, UNC Hospice Services (formerly Hospice of Chatham County), and United Way of Chatham County. Each child whose preschool participated in the StoryTime Project received a book with his/her name in it at the end of the year. For many of these children, this is the first time that they have ever owned a book. A total of 189 books were given to participating children.

President Cathy Hummel wants to thank the many members who made it possible for the club to support these charities. In particular, Cathy thanks Kaye Zinsmeyer, the very hard-working chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Kaye staged three very successful fundraisers. Dorothy Alexander produced and directed the smashing fall fashion show featuring clothes from Dillard’s of Chapel Hill. The Book, Bake and Boutique Sale brought in a great deal of money this year. Special kudos go to Madge Hoyt, who was in charge of the book sale. Madge has done this difficult and time-consuming job for 15 years. Carol Vatter received and priced the many items for the boutique sale and Debbie Disabatino coordinated the bake sale and the Tuscan Café. Sherry Harris packed the Gathering Place for her performance of Getting Sentimental. The evening was made even more special thanks to the hard work of volunteer cooks and waitresses.

Programs arranged by Beverly Long, trips produced by Nancy Foster, and social events designed by Jean Green and Janet Lorant all added to the success of the 2003-2004 year.

To all of the members of the Fearrington Women’s Club who helped the club attain its goals, Cathy extends her thanks.
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COOKBOOK UPDATE ‘AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER’ WAS JUST THAT!

A HUGE thank you to all those in the Fearrington community who have done so much to make the cookbook project a success and the May 12 gala an event long to be remembered.

The fundraiser for Fearrington Cares and the cookbook, Flavors of Fearrington, was a smashing success. At latest tally, the gross proceeds from the live and silent auctions totaled $24,000. This means that all income from sales of the book will go directly to Fearrington Cares!

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who worked to hard to make this event such a success. Few realized that raising money could be so much fun!

Work continues in preparation for the publication of the cookbook. Testing of the 600 recipes submitted is complete. Plans are to go to the printer this summer and have the books available for purchase in October or November – in time for Holiday giving.

Thanks again for your marvelous support. – Gala Coordinating Committee (Janet Lorant, Anita Martin, Joyce Mason, Julie Snyder and Barbara Terry)
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FHA SPONSORS PROGRAM ON CRIME PREVENTION

What do you do if a stranger seems to be lurking around your neighborhood in the evening? Do you call out to ask him if you can help him? Do you yell at him to go away? Do you dial 911? Do you dial your neighbor to ask for guidance? This is one of those gray areas where advanced planning based on expert advice is helpful.

What if your car breaks down while you are driving alone at night? What if you need to walk to your car alone in a dark parking lot?

What are the crime statistics in and around Fearrington? What types of crimes are prevalent in the neighborhood? What can you do to help prevent them?

Your Fearrington Homeowners Association has organized a one-hour presentation by Deputy Cindi Schumacher of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department for Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Deputy Schumacher will give you advice on the above problems and answer all of your questions.

If you need a ride to the meeting, please call Tom Hauck at 542-5499 as early as possible so he may arrange your ride.
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RESIDENTS WIN MEDALS IN CHATHAM SENIOR GAMES

Congratulations to the eight Fearringtonians who won medals in the 2004 Chatham County Senior Games sponsored by the Chatham County Council on Aging:

Athletic Events

Silver Arts

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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE TO HONOR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN

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 31 on the upper lawn of the Swim & Croquet Club for a short ceremony of music and verse.

We would love to see you there!
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BE KIND TO THE GOATS

On Mother’s Day, I was walking my dog when I heard very loud and boisterous voices coming from a large group of people taunting the goats, throwing things at them and one member opening and closing a large umbrella in their faces. I called to them to stop such inhumane conduct and received the reply that “we want to see them faint.” I repeated my stop request and included the word “stupidity.” The goats have become very tame and are enjoyed by many. Let us hope this kind of behavior is not repeated. Ironically, it was the last day of “Be Kind to Animals Week.” – Jacqueline Yeager
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MCINTYRE’S JUNE EVENTS

Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. Pre-School Storytime

Friday, June 4, 7 p.m. Tim Gautreaux will read from his novel, The Clearing.

Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m. Raymond Rundus will read from his book, Joseph Mitchell: A Reader's and Writer's Guide.

Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m. North Carolina author and psychotherapist Les Rhodes shares her experiences with Parkinson’s Disease and her book, Into the Dark for Gold.

Sunday, June 13, 2 p.m. Celebration of the publication of Wordworks, an anthology by members of The Writers' Group of the Triad.

Friday, June 18, 7 p.m. Bob Edwards will read from his latest book, Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcasting. The event will be held in the Barn.

Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m., Martin Clark will read from his new novel, Plain Heathen Mischief.

Sunday, June 20, 2 p.m. Durham author Barry Seaver will discuss his new book, A True Politician: Rebecca Browning Rankin, Municipal Reference Librarian of the City of New York, 1920-1952.

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. Special Preschool Storytime Event. Jan Slusser will share her new book, Smokey and the Big Snow.

Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m. In a return visit, Linda Bruckheimer will read from her new novel, Southern Belles of Honeysuckle Way.

Sunday, June 27, 2 p.m. Claire Cook will read from her new book, Multiple Choice.
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RAIN DID NOT DAMPEN TOUR OF FEARRINGTON HOMES

Despite sometimes heavy rain on Saturday, May 1, the Sixth Fearrington Tour of Homes was a success. Rain did not dampen the enthusiasm that some 250 residents enjoyed for the eight homes on the tour. In conjunction with the Fearrington Garden Club, many homeowners put out May Day baskets of flowers and they added to the visual impact of this festive event.

House Tour Chair John Webster thanks all of those volunteers who worked as committee members, ticket sellers and hostesses for a superb job well done. To the Fearrington residents who made direct mail donations and bought tour tickets, a profound thanks. The tour sponsors helped to put the tour income ahead of previous levels and are to be commended for their civic involvement.

Without the eight homeowners who opened their homes and their hearts to their Fearrington neighbors, the tour could not have been possible. A truly special thanks to: Charles and Marsha Becker, Sarah Boney, Charles and Albina Giardino, Michael and Caroline Hornblow, Fred and Claire Levitt, Vaughn Owen, Herb Wolff and Carol Robbins, and Richard and Kay Tarr.

Jewel Hoogstoel won the Vietri door prize and was delighted with the cream-colored Tuscan urn. The tour generated nearly $7,000 for the Chatham Social Health Council and its work in Chatham County. Fearrington residents continue to support this very important non-profit organization and the Council is grateful for this support.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC

The Fearrington Democratic Club will hold its 12th Annual Picnic on Saturday, June 5 at noon at the Seaforth Picnic Area at Jordan Lake. Come and enjoy lip-smacking barbeque and chicken…with all the “fixin’s.” (Vegetarian lasagna will also be available.) Meet fellow Democrats and chat with Democratic candidates and officials.

The cost for paid-up members is $7.50 per person. Children under 12 are free. Checks should be mailed to Sid Levine, Treasurer, at 652 Fearrington Post (Spindlewood) by Friday, May 28.

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, September 28, at 7:15 p.m. at The Gathering Place. Have a great summer!

Directions to Seaforth: South on U.S. 15/501 to Mount. Gilead Road. Left on Mount Gilead to U.S. 64. Left on 64 to Jordan Lake. Cross the lake and watch for the sign to Seaforth Area on the right. Follow signs.
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HAVURAH TO HOLD OPEN FORUM

The next Havurah meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at in the Gathering Place

The program will be Open Forum on Timely, Topical and Controversial Subjects. The moderator will be

Samuel Gross.
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VEGETARIANS TO MEET

Members of the Vegetarian Club will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from around the world and a sushi- making demonstration on Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 at the Gathering Place. All are welcome. If you would like to attend, please call Margaret George, 542-4609, or Maggie Gaudet, 545-0494.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB PRESENTS LOCAL CANDIDATES

The Fearrington Republican Club is pleased to host four local Republican candidates on Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Christine Mumma is running for the North Carolina State Senate in District 18. She is a business administration graduate of UNC with nine years of finance experience at Nortel. She then obtained her J.D. degree from UNC’s Law School. She is currently executive director for Chief Justice Beverly Lake's North Carolina Actual Innocence Commission. The commission studies wrongful convictions and recommends methods to avoid them. She lives in Durham with her husband and three children.

Verna Ellis, a retired Navy veteran, graduated with honors from Central Carolina Community College with an A.A. degree in paralegal technology. She was employed in the Register of Deeds Office for more than four years and currently is an independent title abstractor in three counties. Her goal as Register of Deeds is to expedite the process and bring the office online with a user-friendly website.

Mike Tysor and Andy Wilkie are running for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. Mike is a long-time local farmer currently raising cattle. He describes himself as very conservative and says he is not satisfied with the way Chatham County is currently being managed, as the taxes are too high and there is too much red tape. He is an avid hunter, particularly enjoying the rural aspects of our county.

Andy has been active in local Republican politics for many years. He ran in the 2000 County Commissioner election, achieving 48% of the vote. Since the last election, he has served as president of the nonpartisan group Financial Accountability for Chatham Taxpayers (FACT). He and the group lobbied the County Commission for lower property taxes and a performance audit for all county departments.

All candidates will speak, followed by a question-and-answer period and refreshments.

All Fearrington residents are invited. If you would like more information or a ride to the meeting, call Tom Hauck (542-5499) or John Milliken (545-0133).
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JOE BURKE TO OFFER UPDATED HISTORY COURSE

Popular lecturer Joe Burke will be back in September to conduct a 10-week updated course on the history of Chatham Country. This is a subject close to his heart! Joe was born and raised on farms in this county and has lived and worked here his entire life. There will be little you won’t know about our county after you attend this course.

The course begins Thursday, September 2 and will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings with the exception of October 21 and November 4, due to previous Gathering Place scheduling commitments. Therefore, the last class will be on November 18. The classes are held at the Gathering Place from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $50 per person. Checks are payable to Joe Burke and should be mailed or delivered to Nancy or Bill Kern, 636 Spindlewood (542-7420).

As an optional treat, an all-day bus tour of the county will be offered after the conclusion of the classes. This usually includes the Southern Supreme Gourmet Specialties (bring your holiday gift lists!), lunch at Ye Olde Place and visits to other Chatham County landmarks. The cost of this trip and meal will be determined once the number of participants is known.
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GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP FORMING

Great Decisions is an opportunity for individuals to discuss a variety of issues of concerns to us all. It is an arm of the Foreign Policy Association, America’s oldest independent global affairs organization. Themes for 2004 include weapons of mass destruction, Middle East reform, Islam, the relationship between the United States and Europe, the role of media in a democracy and more.

A group of us would like to start such a discussion in Fearrington. In order to share the wealth of information and keep the burden of organization on a few to a minimum, members will be encouraged to actively participate. As a member of the group you must lead one discussion or arrange for someone knowledgeable about the topic to do so. Two or three men or women will be asked to help for one time to see that the chairs are set up properly, that the sound system is working and that the speaker is introduced. The group will be limited to 45 participants in order to encourage active conversation.

Discussions will be held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month beginning September 9 and ending May 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at McIntyre’s second-floor reading area. November and December will not have discussions the fourth week of the month. Thus, the group will meet approximately 15 times throughout the “school year.”

Please check out the book that provides a framework for discussion at fpa.org. The cost is $15 for the 2004 edition and probably $15 for the 2005 edition. According to the web site, “Great Decisions is written by leading experts and edited by FPA. It provides essential facts, backgrounds, and impartial analysis to help you assess significant and far-reaching global issues of concern today.” McIntyre’s will provide adjunctive material should you wish to have a greater in-depth knowledge of the subject. Presently, no additional funds are needed beyond the book purchase. Any additional costs will be voted upon by the group.

If you are interested in joining us, please call Jean Hjelle at 545-0432 or write to her at jean_hjelle@hotmail.com (please note the underline between the first and last name). Include the words “Great Decisions” in the subject line.
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WHAT’S GOING ON ELSEWHERE

ART MUSEUM DISPLAYS HUDSON RIVER PAINTINGS

Please join the Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art on Thursday, June 10 for a day at the museum featuring a tour of the current American Eden: Landscape Paintings of the Hudson River School exhibit. Highlighting 55 works of art from the collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., two gallery tours, one at 11 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m. will be led by John Coffey, deputy director of collections and programs.

Luncheon, at a cost of $16, is available for members. A reservation for either tour and lunch is a must. Please call Kay Gundlach at 542-1681 or Dorothy Birnham at 542-4046 by Friday, June 4.

This lecture is free for members of the museum, $5 for non-members, or join the Friends at this time for $10.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS REBUILDING OF IRAQ

In a special meeting to make up for the one we lost to the weather in January, the United Nations Association will meet on Wednesday, June 16 to hear a special speaker on a subject vital to all Americans. In a forward-looking talk about the future of Iraq, Kirk Warner, a partner in civilian life with Smith Anderson, a leading Raleigh law firm, and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with extensive high-level experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), will discuss the Challenges and Opportunities of Rebuilding a Broken Iraq - Nationbuilding 501.

Mr. Warner served as deputy staff judge advocate in the CPA between April and September 2003 and was involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom even before that - in his words, "from the clearing of the berms to the fall of Baghdad and the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance to the Coalition Provisional Authority." His duties put him at the center of activities in the country, with responsibilities that included providing legal advice to the CPA Administrator and the commanding general as well as to revamped government ministries, acting as liaison with the International Committee of the Red Cross, and working closely with U.N. Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello prior to the tragic bombing of the U.N. office in Baghdad and the U.N.'s consequent departure from the country.

The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill from noon until 2 p.m. Reservations may be made by sending a $15 check payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Barbara Walburn, 247 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, 27517. The deadline for Barbara to receive reservations is Friday, June 11. Questions to Barbara at 967-6853.
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LWV TO SPONSOR CANDIDATES FORUM

To educate area voters about the July 20 primary and Board of Education elections, the Chatham unit of the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties will sponsor a Candidates Forum on Wednesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the District Courtroom in Pittsboro.

LWV member Nancy Johnson will lead the forum and present questions to the candidates. Audience members will have opportunities to ask questions as well, so the public is strongly encouraged to attend to see candidates and learn about their positions on key issues.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.
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ELECTION TIMETABLE FOR 2004

Dawn Stumpf is the director of the Chatham County Board of Elections - 542-8206

GET OUT AND VOTE!

Prepared by the Chatham Unit of the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties May 2004 www.odc.nc.lwvnet.org
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FEARRINGTON ARTIST EXHIBITS IN RALEIGH

Fearrington artist Murry Handler’s new canvases will be featured in a show opening August 20 at the Glance Gallery, 311 Martin St., Raleigh. His work has been included in The Chelsea International Art Competition. He has been selected as one of 15 artists to participate in the SoHo collective art at Agora Gallery, New York, July 29-August 18.
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FHA NEWS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING TO BE OFFERED IN FEARRINGTON

You may remember that the combined boards of the Fearrington Homeowners Association and Fearrington Cares agreed that Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training was essential to the potential well being of all Fearrington residents.

CERT training is to help us after a natural or man-made (terrorist) disaster until medical or fire professionals can get to Fearrington. In a major disaster, it might be four or more hours.

The 20 hours of CERT training includes what to do before the emergency occurs, while it is upon us (using a fire extinguisher, for example), and after it is over, with the wounded lying around or under a fallen house. CERT training teaches us to take care of our neighbors and ourselves and is given by professional First Responders.

The training will begin on Monday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. and continue for five nights through Friday, June 25 for four hours each night. Since we will be working through the dinner hour, sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided.

R.B. Fitch and Richard Delany have kindly agreed to provide a training room in the Village. There are spaces available for a few more Fearrington residents to take the training. If you are interested in taking this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-sponsored training, at no cost to you, or have questions, please contact Tom Hauck at 542-5499 or thauck3775@aol.com.
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SPEED ABATEMENT

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has placed its speed-measuring device in Fearrington. This will continue for some time. Please all take note of your speed while driving within Fearrington and slow down to the 25 mph limit.

Thank you. – FHA Board
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PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF WHEN REQUESTING FHA HELP

There have been a number of calls to the FHA office and to Board members requesting assistance.

We would like to point out that any call or letter must have the identity of the person, so we can carry out the proper resolution.

If left anonymous, your Board will not be able to take any action.

Further, if you have a complaint, or request for assistance, and the subject pertains to your specific neighborhood, you should make your request to your block captain or your Covenant Committee members. This would pertain to the people who recently called to complain about a garage sale in their neighborhood. All the messages were anonymous.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact your FHA directors. – FHA Board
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ATTENTION BLOCK CAPTAIN BACKUPS

Revised, up-to-date Newcomer Packets were recently distributed to all Block Captains. It has since been suggested that the Block Captain Backups (as listed on pages 5-8 of the 2004 Directory) should have a copy of the same packet for their informaion. Copies are available at the FHA office. Please pick up your copy at your earliest convenience. -- Cynthia Jones, Community Affairs
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THE FHA OFFICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE

The FHA Office, open from 9:30 to noon, Monday through Friday, is in a position to handle not only your incoming and outgoing fax communications but also a wide variety of copy requirements. In addition to copying exceptionally large quantities rapidly, our machine can enlarge or reduce to your exact specifications in normal, legal or manuscript size paper. Further, in addition to basic white, we offer a wide variety of colored paper and all at very nominal prices. Our volunteers will be pleased to help you. – FHA Office
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THE MUSIC SCENE

VIOLINIST TO PERFORM IN FEARRINGTON CONCERT SERIES

In a not-to-be-missed concert, Nicholas Kitchen, whose combination of spectacular technique and musical expression has been hailed by The New York Times as, “thrilling, vibrant and captivating,” will end the Fearrington Concert Series season with a performance at the Gathering Place on Sunday, June 20 at 3 p.m. This is a concert re-scheduled because of weather earlier this year

A founding member of Boston’s Borromeo String Quartet, Mr. Kitchen’s appearances as a soloist and chamber musician have taken him across the United States and to more than 25 countries, performing in many of the world's most illustrious concert halls including the Opera Bastille in Paris, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Dvorak Hall in Prague, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York. Mr. Kitchen has advanced degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and currently serves on the faculty. He won the Albert Schweitzer Medallion for Artistry and the Presidential Scholar in the Arts award.

Mr. Kitchen will perform with Yeesun Kim, cellist and also a founding member of the Borromeo String Quartet. Since making her orchestral debut at the age of 13 with the Korean Broadcasting Service Symphony, Ms. Kim has appeared at such premier venues as Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall in Boston and Kennedy Center in Washington, as well as concert halls in Paris, London and Zurich and at festivals in Spoleto, Santa Fe, Ravinia and Prague.

Ms. Kim is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with advanced degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she is a faculty member. Ms. Kim's many awards include the Chamber Music America's Cleveland Quartet Award and the Lincoln Center, Martin Segal Award.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concerts, seats available, by coming to the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $10.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR PRESENTS ‘BRASS ON THE SLIDE’

Don’t miss the last concert for Music in the Air on Thursday, June 10. From 7 to 7:45 p.m., we will hear Brass on the Slide, a trombone quartet. They will play a variety of familiar songs, from spirituals to folk songs to jazz. Come and listen to their mellow sound.

Thanks to all those who attended the spring concerts. We'll be back in September with another series. See you then! – Carolyn Gelderman
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSE’S NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

THE TICK SEASON IS UPON US

Summer is nearly here and the ticks have already returned. A review of the common (and not so common) tick-borne illnesses is always a good idea this time of year:

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever – Symptoms occur 5-10 days after a tick bite and include fever, headache, spotty rash on wrists, forearms, ankles and feet. Diagnosis is made by case history and blood tests. Treatment is a course of antibiotics, usually doxycycline.

Lyme Disease – Early symptoms (7-10 days following bite) include expanding red skin rash, frequently described as “bull’s-eye” with a clear center and red border, flu like symptoms including chills, fever, headache, stiff neck, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes and aching joints/muscles. If early Lyme disease is not treated promptly, the bacteria will move into other parts of the body including the muscles, nerves, joints and brain. Intermediate symptoms (weeks to months following bite) include heart disease and nervous system problems. Later signs (months to years following bite) include arthritis (especially in knees) and neurological disease. Late-stage Lyme disease is debilitating. Treatment is a course of antibiotics.

Ehrlichiosis – Symptoms include fever and swollen lymph nodes and occur 5-10 days after the bite. Diagnosis is made by case history and blood tests. Treatment is a course of antibiotics, usually doxycycline.

STARI (Southern Tick-associated Rash Illness) – Symptoms are a bull’s-eye rash similar to that of Lyme disease, fever and body aches occurring 1-3 weeks after the bite. Diagnosis is made by case history. Treatment is a course of antibiotics, usually doxycycline.

Physician opinion differs on whether to treat all tick bites immediately with a course of antibiotics or waiting to treat until symptoms appear. If you are bitten by a tick, call your physician and inquire about diagnosis and treatment options.
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TO THE COOKBOOK LADIES (AND GENTLEMEN)

Fearrington Cares wishes to thank all of the tireless cookbook ladies (and gentlemen) who worked so hard on the recent fundraiser. The event was well attended and the success of the auction was truly amazing. We can only hope that the sales of the cookbook will keep pace with the events that have been held thus far. So, congratulations ladies (and gentlemen) ….you done good!
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP BECOMES A REALITY

Our new Caregiver Support Group is finally a reality! An organizational meeting was held in May and monthly meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month beginning June 3. Meetings will be held in the small conference room at the Gathering Place. The group will be led by Jane Ross, an experienced psychotherapist and Fearrington resident who has extensive experience leading groups. In addition to Fearrington residents who are serving as caretakers, our group welcomes caregivers who work for or with Fearrington residents. These paid caregivers will bring a different, but important perspective to our group discussions. We are working on establishing respite care for those who need help taking care of a loved one in order to attend group meetings. We welcome all needing the support of their “peers” in this difficult role.
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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS

A big thank you to telephone answerers, drivers, office receptionists and nurses who volunteered in April. Our list of volunteers has simply become too large to publish individually each month, but you know who you are and we certainly appreciate each and every one of you!
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

Walking Group – Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m., Nursing Office

ElderFit – Strong and Steady – Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon, Gathering Place

Blood Pressure Clinic – Wednesday, June 2 and 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Nursing Office

Caregiver Support Group – Thursday, June 3, 10-11:30 a.m., small conference room, Gathering Place

Medication Evaluation/Consultation with CVS Pharmacist – Monday, June 7, 1-2 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office, Village Center

Foot Care Clinic – Monday, June 7, 2-4 p.m. Fearrington Cares Office, Gathering Place. Clinic is filled for June. You must make an appointment in advance for the July clinic. Call 542-6877.
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HEALTH WATCH OFFERS EMERGENCY RESPONSES

Do you live alone and are concerned about making outside contact in the event of an emergency or health problem such as a serious fall and the phone is out of reach?

Fearrington Cares wants to make you aware of a service run by UNC Health Care Department of Volunteer Services called HEALTH WATCH (A Personal Response System).

For a monthly charge, the customer wears a unit that can be pressed in an emergency and is connected by a help console in your house to an emergency response center. Operators at the center are highly trained to respond to signals, offering reassurance to subscribers and dispatching appropriate help immediately, when and as warranted. An optional feature includes a periodic Wellness Check-In.

If you are interested and seek more information, call UNC Health Care at 966-0313 and ask about HEALTH WATCH.
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YOGA IS JUST HUGE!

Yoga continues to be one of the most popular and one of the fastest growing of all the methods of improving your overall well being. The practices are designed to comfort as well as strengthen, stretch, balance and relax. There’s something in yoga to touch everyone regardless of age or physical limitation.

Our yoga class is guided by a professional every Wednesday morning from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. (we know it’s early but what better way to start the day?). Even with this burgeoning interest in yoga, we remain a cozy, friendly and welcoming group that extends an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy this time with us. Details are available from Laura Hyer, 545-9607. We look forward to seeing you.
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Bob Comey
542-0842; Fax: 542-0831
rcomey@mindspring.com

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinny@mindspring.com

Layout Editor
Bill Schneerer

Directory Editors

Print Version
Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmike@hotmail.com

FHA Website Version
John Rimmler
545-0550; Fax 545-0532
jdrimmler@mindspring.com

Bob Comey edited this issue.

Mary Hammond will edit the July-August issue.

The deadline for the July-August issue is Tuesday, June 15.
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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, not caps. And please avoid using caps, boldface and italics in the text.

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). Both editors have e-mail and can easily redirect items if necessary, but it is best to check at the left and submit articles to that month’s editor. 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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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR