FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

TO SAVE YOUR LIFE

Your Block Captains have delivered four items for your safety along with this Fearrington Newsletter. The booklet contains information to help you prepare for seven weather emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes and winter weather. The booklet is a gift from The Weather Channel and was acquired for us by Ms. Kathy Prince of the Chatham County Citizen Corps and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The other items are a red plastic sleeve and information cards, which each individual in the house should complete with their medical information. The red sleeve is to hold the cards and is the modern version of the “vial of life”. It should be placed on the outside of your refrigerator door with a refrigerator magnet or Scotch tape. The information may save your life. In the event that you are in distress or even unconscious and need an emergency medical technician or an ambulance, the life saving men or women can work much more quickly if they know your blood type, the medicines you take, which allergies you have, or if you have a pacemaker etc. Seconds usually count and only you can help reduce the time a first responder needs to treat you.

Mr. Mark Rigsby of the North Chatham Fire Department and Mr. Greg White of First Health, the ambulance company, support our program and are waiting for our confirmation that the sleeves have been delivered to each house, to advise their personnel to first look for the red sleeve on the refrigerator door.

As you can see, Lowe’s Food Stores, Inc. has very kindly donated the sleeves and the blank cards to each Fearrington household. Delivering them to you has been a joint effort by the Homeowners Association, Fearrington Cares and the Block Captains. If you have any difficulty with completing the information you may call the Fearrington Cares nurse, Joyce Baird, at 542-6877. Any other questions, call Tom Hauck at 542-5499 after Sept. 15.
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COMING SOON!!!

The Board of Directors of the Fearrington Homeowners Association has authorized the publication and sale of "Gardening with the Deer in Fearrington Village," a concise but informative manual designed to provide Village gardeners with strategies conducive to reducing the problems associated with gardening and landscaping amidst our local deer population. As time goes by amendments reflecting ideas and suggestions received from resident gardeners will be made to this publication. Come mid-September copies of this new manual will be available at the FHA Service Center located at the rear of the Gathering Place. A cost-recovery fee of $1.00 will be charged for each copy.
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HOLIDAY LUMINARY DISPLAY

The Ronald McDonald House Neighborhood Luminary Program is about to begin organizing this fall and Fearrington is in need of a coordinator. If you would like to oversee the distribution of flyers, kits, and collections for this December's display please contact the Ronald McDonald House office in Chapel Hill at #913-2040.
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THE UNITED WAY NEEDS FEARRINGTON

The Fearrington Village United Way campaign for 2004 has begun, a wonderful way for us to help our less fortunate Chatham County neighbors. One check will reach 23 non-profit agencies.

Last year one out of three county residents received services, which ranged from aid during crises to health and wellness programs, programs for children, programs for seniors. All these programs are evaluated by qualified agencies and certified by financial professionals.

Some 50 percent of Fearrington residents supported United Way last year. Thank you! This year we hope to improve that to 60 percent. Our Village goal is $83,000. Please take a few moments to read the information you will soon receive, open your hearts to those who need your help so desperately, and mail your contribution or pledge directly to the United Way of Chatham County in the enclosed return envelope.

No gift is too small. As with many charities, the percentage of participants helps attract matching gifts and grants from foundations. If we don’t support United Way, why should they? Christie Austin and Peg Perlman -Fearrington Village 2004 United Way Campaign Co-chairs
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FIRST GREAT DECISIONS MEETING

Thursday, September 9 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. we will have our first Great Decisions meeting in the second floor reading area of McIntyre’s Bookstore to decide on our course of action for the year, including which topics to cover; who will lead the discussion, whether we should ask to have books ordered, etc. Join us whether you have registered or not.

Great Decisions 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. Discussions will be held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month September 9 through May 12.

Please consider buying the book that provides a framework for discussion at fpa.org.. McIntyre’s Bookstore will provide adjunctive material should you wish to have a greater in-depth knowledge of the subject, but they are not able to purchase the book. Contact Jean Hjelle at 545-0432.
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FEARRINGTON CATHOLICS

All are welcome to the third Annual Picnic of the Fearrington Catholics, which will be held at the Swim and Croquet grounds on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 from 5-7 p.m. Each of our two previous events was a big success so you should book early. The cost is $18 per person for members, $20 per person for nonmembers. Checks should be made out to Fearrington Catholics and dropped into the Fearrington Catholics box in the Gathering Place kiosk by Aug. 5. Any questions please call Tom or Terrie Doyle 542-0271.
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AN INVITATION TO ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS

The directors of Marathon Bridge are organizing the new '04-'05 season now. The Annual Fee is $50 per team or $25 per person. Interested in joining or learning more- email Frances Gerngross at fran1013@mindspring.com or John Dunlap, at jcdunlap@wave-net.net

A Reminder to all '03-'04 Members

The Annual Marathon Bridge Award Dinner is planned for Friday, September 17 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Send in your reservations and checks now. Deadline is Tuesday, September 7.
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GARDEN CLUB

The Fearrington Garden Club will open its 2004-05 season on September 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. We will meet the third Tuesday of each month except December with a demonstration or guest lecturer through April 2005. If you'd like to learn the mysteries of gardening in the red clay of North Carolina, share gardening tips with other enthusiasts, or if you know nothing about gardening or plants but want to learn, please join the club.

Our September guest speaker will be David Strickland, Area Operations Manager for Witherspoon Rose Culture in Durham, NC. An eastern North Carolina native, he has been involved with roses for 15 years and employed by Witherspoon since 1996. Refreshments will be served after the lecture. Dues are $10.00 for the year. Please contact co-chairs Larry Alperin (545-9011) or Anna Lees Cobb (w545-9400 or h545-9773) with questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Laurel Wilkinson, RN, and licensed body therapist, will present a program on "Resetting Your Body with Cranial Sacral Therapy" at the Gathering Place at 6:30 on Wednesday, September 8. Please call Anna Louise Reynolds 542-4697 or Mary Smith 542-2871 if you would like to attend.
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DR. EFIRD RETURNS WITH “REVELATIONS”

On Monday, October 18, Dr. Mickey Efird will return to The Gathering Place for the first of four presentations on "The Revelation of John." A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for October 25 and November 1 and 8. Lectures are from 10:00 to 11:30. Mark your calendars and get ready to discover the keys to deciphering what may be the New Testament's most puzzling and often misunderstood book. All village residents are welcome, free of charge, to attend the Fearrington Bible Lecture Series.
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WRITERS GROUP TO MEET

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Monday, September 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is writing or just thinking about writing. Georgia Shurr will read from "Amherst: The Untold Story of Miss D." by William H. Shurr. The late Bill Shurr was co-founder of the Fearrington Writers Group. The meeting will also feature short readings by members. For additional information, contact Barry Reece at breece@mindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreenslade@nc.rr.com.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Fearrington Republican Club will host Bill Fletcher, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, on September 29 at 7:30 at the Gathering Place. Mr. Fletcher is a successful businessman with his own advertising agency and a member of the Wake County Board of Education.

Bill will discuss his vision of how to help every North Carolina child learn to read and write at grade level. Come and hear his “Five Steps to Excellence.” Bill will answer your questions after his presentation and will join us for refreshments after the meeting.

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).
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club will host the winners of the July Democratic primary at their first meeting of the club in this election year. All Fearrington residents are welcome to join us to hear Mike Cross and Patrick Barnes winners of the primary election for county commissioner and Bob Atwater the winner of the primary for the NC Senate District 18 seat. The meeting will be at the Gathering Place at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday September 28, 2004. Questions to John Hammond, 545-2026.
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HAVURAH MEETING

Professor Richard Kohn, Professor of History at UNC Chapel Hill, will be the featured speaker at the September meeting of the Fearrington Havurah. Professor Kohn is also Chair of the Curriculum in Peace, War and Defense at UNC and was the official Air Force Historian for eight years prior to coming to Chapel Hill. He will speak on “The War on Terrorism: A Three Year Report Card”. The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 14 in The Barn. Refreshments will be available at 7:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 8:00. Guests are welcome.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Kindly mark your calendars for our Annual Tennis Round Robin and Dinner. The Round Robin will be on Sunday, October 3 at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club at 1 p.m. and the Dinner on Saturday, October 9 at 6 p.m. in the Gathering Place. A flyer will be mailed to you with more information. See you there. Janice Hunt 542-4669
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC

Arts & Crafts, Etc. will meet on Monday, September 13 at 1:30 in the Gathering Place. Mr. Brady Fowler, a puppeteer with 7 years experience, will speak on the history, types and purpose of puppets. He will also demonstrate the art of puppetry. In addition, Maggie Gaudet will be displaying her collection of puppets and marionettes gathered from around the world.

Dues are $8.00 and can be paid at the door on September 13. A check for $8.00 made out to Arts & Crafts, Etc. and put in the Arts & Crafts box in the Swim and Croquet kiosk, near the Gathering Place, will help you avoid the lines on September 13. Dues payable by check only please. Arts & Crafts' meetings are open to all Fearrington residents.
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SEPTEMBER READINGS AT McINTYRES

Thursday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. C'mon out and support/partake in McIntyre's Open Mike Night, hosted by the inimitable Peter Mock. Bring something you're working on or a favorite passage to read from and sit back and enjoy.

Saturday, September 4, 11:00 a.m. Join us in the barn for a reading by mystery author extraordinaire Margaret Maron who will be sharing from her latest Deborah Knott mystery, High Country Fall.

Saturday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. Join Milly Barranger as she reads from her new biography, Margaret Webster: A Life in the Theater, an engrossing backstage account of the life of pioneering stage and operatic director Margaret Webster (1905-72).

Saturday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning editorialist and former syndicated columnist Edwin M. Yoder, Jr. comes to McIntyre's to read from his new memoir, Telling Others What to Think: Recollections of a Pundit.

Sunday, September 19, 2:00 p.m. Renowned television writer and producer Linda Bloodworth Thomason, will join us to read from her publishing debut, Liberating Paris.

Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Author Vendela Vida will be with us to read from her novel, An Now You Can Go. Vendela Vida is also the author of Girls on the Verge, and co-editor of the literary magazine The Believer.

Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 p.m. Join us for a special Book Club Author Luncheon with Dani Shapiro to discuss her new book, Family History. The luncheon is limited to 30 persons, and will be followed by an open reading at 3:30 p.m. in the Bookstore.

Wednesday, September 22, 7:00 p.m. Come join Tim Junkin and Kurt Bloodworth, both Algonquin authors. Mr. Junkin's book, Good Counsel, follows Jack Stanton, a Washington, D. C. trial attorney whose career follows a traditional path.

Saturday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. Join North Carolina author John McNally as he reads from his latest novel, The Book of Ralph.

Sunday, September 26, 2:00 p.m. Author Judy Goldman returns to McIntyre's to share her new novel, Early Leaving.
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FLAVORS OF FEARRINGTON UPDATE

The "Flavors of Fearrington" cookbook has now been sent to the printer and will be available this fall, in time for the holidays. Prepublication sales will continue through September. On three Saturdays, September 11, 18 and 25, there will be sales in the village. Place your order now. When you pre-order your books, you receive a $2 discount off the publication cost and Fearrington

Cares will receive 100% of the cost of the book. This is because the cost of publication has been raised through the generosity of our community. Do not wait to find it in bookstores because the store will receive 40% of the cost. Order now!
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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 Stephen Hudak 542-3757 or Joe Prendergast 542-6275.
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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 15, 3 p.m. at 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 2004-2005 year including:

* Exciting programs for and about women - Year of the UNC Woman at Work-Part II

* Joint holiday luncheon with Arts & Crafts - December 9 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 Madge Briggs extends to each of you a personal invitation to attend the tea and see what a difference the Women's Club makes. Meetings this year will again be held at 3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. - Nancy Neufer - Publicity FWC
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FEARRINGTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the resident duplicate bridge players at our Wednesday afternoon game. ACBL sanctioned, the game has a director and we have a low-key, friendly group of 4 to 8 tables.

Play is on the first, second, and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Cost is $3.00 per person. However, if you wish to try our group to see if it is right for you, we are offering an opportunity for you to play without cost the first time.

It is best to come with a partner. However, if you do not have one, please contact one of the folks below who may provide you with names of those who may need a partner. If you have any other questions, please contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432; Annette Levine, 545-9811; or Rowie Samson, 545-0666.
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GOOD NEWS FOR FEARRINGTON READERS

The annual Fearrington Women's Club book sale will again be held in 2005. The on-going collection of books will continue. If you have books to donate, you need only to call one of the following to find the location of the collection points: Madge Briggs 545-2960, Nancy Cherniak 542-2567, Nancy Neufer 542-1925. Thanks you for your continued support. The Fearrington Women's Club.
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTON

FREE HISTORICAL TOUR OF SILER CITY

The Chatham County Historical Association is sponsoring a historical tour of Siler City on Sunday, September 19, from 2-5 p.m. There are twelve featured tour sites, each of which will have a host to talk about the site and its history. You may walk, use your own vehicle, or take advantage of two vans, which will circulate the route. The tour may be especially interesting to those folks who have taken Joe Burke's Chatham History courses at the Gathering Place. For further information regarding this tour, please call Fred Vatter at 542-0270.

The Chatham County Historical Association has about 250 members with 30 Fearrington families represented. Annual dues are $8 for individuals, $10 for families and $25 for patrons. Members receive quarterly issues of the Chatham Historical Journal, The CCHA Newsletter, advance notice of public programs, and a 10% discount on all Association publications over $5. In Fearrington, interested people may call Fred Vatter.
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UN ASSOCIATION RESUMES LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

The United Nations Association resumes its Lunch and Learn international lectures series on Wednesday, September 22, with a panel discussion of the new social studies curriculum that was introduced into North Carolina’s public schools in the fall of 2003. Including the United Nations as a focus area for the first time ever, the new curriculum is the result of a desire by NC educators for greater emphasis on global cultures and international relations.

The panelists, from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System, and "World View," an international education outreach program based in UNC-Chapel Hill, will discuss the new curriculum, its significance, and its expected impact on the education of North Carolina's children.

The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn on 15-501 Bypass in Chapel Hill from noon until 2 p.m.. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $15 payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Barbara Walburn, 247 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. by Friday, September 17. Questions to Barbara at 967-6853.
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CHATHAM ANIMAL RESCUE AND EDUCATION HOSTS DOG WALK

Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. (C.A.R.E.) is hosting the Third Annual Woof-A-Palooza dog walk on Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Carolina Community College, 764 West Street, Pittsboro. There will be contests, refreshments, demonstrations and activities for you and your pet. Last year’s event raised over $2,000 that directly benefited the animals in C.A.R.E.’s foster program and provided funding for humane education and outreach to the citizens of Chatham County.

Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit humane society. All the animals in the C.A.R.E. system are fostered in volunteer foster homes. C.A.R.E. pays for food and routine medical expenses such as spay or neuter, rabies vaccinations, deworming and vaccinations. Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Adoption fees cover the very basic medical expenses of animals, but they do not cover additional treatments that some animals require. Proceeds from Woof A Palooza will be used to help pay the veterinary expense of animals in the C.A.R.E. system and will help with humane education and outreach efforts in Chatham County.

Woof-A- Palooza is a one-mile dog walk to benefit the animals of Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. In addition to the walk, there will be prizes, refreshments, vendors, contests and activities for you and your pet. To register for the walk or to be a corporate sponsor, download the application/pledge form or corporate sponsorship form from our website www.chathamanimalrescue.org under "Events" or send us an e-mail with your name, address and daytime phone number to woofapalooza@chathamanimalrescue.org. Thank you for making a difference! Contact: Karen McMaster 542-5757.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

The Chapel Hill Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its first meeting on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Binkley Baptist Church on Willow Drive in Chapel Hill. AAUW is hosting a membership coffee for all members and new members. The meeting will feature a social hour, membership information and a special program on environmental architecture. Membership is open to all male and female college graduates.

The American Association of University Women is a world-wide organization that advocates for educational equity for all women and girls both nationally and internationally. It is known for its broad scope of educational fellowships, awards and projects that support this goal.

Please mark your calendar for this important meeting. Clara Allen, membership Vice-President, cordially invites you to attend this special event. All new members and guests are asked to call her, 542-1588, to let her know of your attendance. If you have questions about AAUW please call Jean Green, President 545-0941.
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THE ARTS CENTER'S BLOCK PARTY WEEKEND

Join The ArtsCenter "with a little help from our friends" as we celebrate our 30th birthday on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18, 8 p.m. On Friday night: Velvet, Big Medicine, Bill & Libby Hicks, Lightnin' Wells, Loose Mood and Hooverville. On Saturday night: Magnolia Klezmer Band, Brown Mountain Lights, Stillhouse Bottom Band, Red Clay Ramblers, Darryl Stover, Jaafar and Saludos Compay. Saturday night, between sets, the handmade Earl Wynn Theater quilts will be auctioned off! Minimum bids for their one-of-a-kind work will be set and many of the artists are loaning new quilts to replace ones sold. Charge is $20 ($15 ArtsCenter Friends) for either Friday or Saturday or $30 ($20 ArtsCenter Friends) for both nights
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FEARRINGTON RESIDENT TO EXHIBIT

Doris Dunlap will have a one-women art exhibit at NEW HORIZONS, 52 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro (542-7366) catmills@mindspring.com, September 5 through October 3l. This exhibit will display her soft-edged paintings as well as her vivid abstract art. There is a reception, Sunday, September 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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NEWCOMER’S MEN’S LUNCHEON

The Newcomer’s Men’s Club speaker for September will be Jack Lawn, a Chapel Hill resident, who will discuss his career with the FBI, the DEA, and being COO with the New York Yankees. Jack’s 15-year FBI career included the supervision of the Congressional review of the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. Jack also served as Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency from 1982 to 1990. In 1990 President Bush presented him with the President’s Medal, the nation’s highest honor for civilian service.

The Men’s Luncheon group meets on Friday, September 17, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the lower meeting room of the Chapel Hill Country Club on Lancaster Road in the Oaks. All Fearrington newcomers and alumni are welcome. Advance cost for a soup’n salad buffet and an interesting speaker is only $11.00. Please RSVP to Warren Wagner (542-6043) by September 11. Checks should be payable to Warren and mailed to him at, 141 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC, 27312. If you pay at the door, bring $12!!!
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LOCAL RESIDENT WORK FEATURED AT PITTSBORO GALLERY

Joan Sommers, Fearrington Village, will be featured, together with Siglinda Scarpa, in a two-person show at the Side Street Gallery beginning on October 12. Joan’s contribution will be a series of thirty drawings while Siglinda will show a number of her world famous architectural ceramics.

While the show will be ready for viewing on October 12, a formal opening will be held on Friday evening, October 15. This should be an exciting show featuring two well- known area artists.

The newly refurbished Sidestreet Gallery is located at 18 East Salisbury Street in down town Pittsboro. You can get more information on the show by calling Sidestreet at 545-3033 or email info@sidestreet_gallery.com. Please put this date on your calendar!
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Lee Smith Program- Well-known North Carolina author Lee Smith will open the fall season for The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chatham County Courthouse. Her latest novel, The Last Girls, was a New York Times bestseller as well as co-winner of the Southern Book Critics Circle Award. Lee Smith is the author of nine novels and three collections of stories. A retired professor of English at North Carolina State University, she received an Academy Award in Fiction in 1999. She grew up in Grundy, Virginia, graduated from Hollins University, and lives now in Hillsborough.

Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library's fall book sale will be held at the library on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 23-25. Sale hours are 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day. There will be between 8,000 and 10,000 books, including a large selection of very old/rare/scarce/collectable books (many late 1800s and early 1900s); an excellent selection of books on whaling and early New England history; books on antiques, Early American furniture and architecture; videos, cassettes, CDs (lots of jazz), books-on-tape, and records; books on natural history and animal behavior, art and art history, WWII, sports, math and science; some old comic books; and a good selection of current fiction, biography, history, gardening, cookbooks, children’s books and more.

Sale prices are still a bargain. Pocket paperbacks are $.50, larger paperbacks $1.50, and most hardcover $3.00, with special books priced higher. Competition for these bargains is fierce, so come early Thursday for the best selection. Friday is half price day and Saturday is bag day ($5 for a large paper grocery bag), so shop all three days.
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CHAPEL HILL SENIOR CENTER SENIORNET

Pre-registration for “SENIORNET” (computer learning for seniors) Fall 2004 computer classes will be held on Wednesday, September 1 from 9–11 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Senior Center, 400 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. Classes offered this fall include:

September classes begin on Sep. 13. Additional sessions begin Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. Most classes run for four weeks, meeting twice a week for two hours. Classes marked with an “*” meet on Fridays only for four weeks. Workshops are one-day sessions and run about three hours. Complete class details are listed in the Herald-Sun “Senior Times available at the Chapel Hill Senior Center.

If you would like more information, please call: Art Lebo at 259-7330 (effective 8/23), Francis Coyle at 408-0530, or Jim Mason at 968-1362.
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WALK TO D’FEET ALS

One of our neighbors, Judy Ising, has been diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Saturday, October 16 there will be a “Walk to D’Feet ALS” at the North Carolina State University Centennial Campus beginning at 10 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m. It will involve approximately 3 miles of level walking.

This disease was named for New York Yankees first baseman, Lou Gehrig, who played in a record 2,130 consecutive games before ALS forced a premature retirement in 1939. There are approximately 15 cases of ALS diagnosed every day. Every 90 minutes a person loses their battle with the disease; every 90 minutes a person is told they have ALS. Adult men and women from all ethnic background, age groups, and walk of life are vulnerable to ALS.

If you would like to join us as a member of Judy’s Team or sponsor a walker, please call Barbra Carson at 542-0782 (E-mail: Dcarson5@nc.rr.com), Jean Hjelle at 545-0432 (E-mail: jean_hjelle@hotmail.com), or Ruth Leopold (E-mail: randjleopold@earthlink.net).

If you wish more information on corporate sponsorship, please contact Ruth. All contributions, private or otherwise, can be mailed to Barbra at 907 Fearrington Post . or Jean at 260 Fearrington Post. Please include the words “Judy’s Team” in the subject line.
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HABITAT IS EXPANDING

Visitors to the Habitat Home Store on 64 West Street in Pittsboro have had a hard time negotiating the aisles recently. Couches, desks, bureaus, kitchen wares, appliances and intriguing ceramics are crammed into every available nook of the store. This has been great for business; sales are up and it looks like the profits from the Home Store alone will build three houses for deserving Chatham families this year. With all this good news, however, comes a down side. The Home Store just isn’t big enough to test, clean, and display all of its great merchandise. So the folks at Habitat are beginning the process of expansion.

If the Planning Board approves, Habitat will begin construction on a new space on the lot immediately behind the present store. When the new store is completed, Home Store Too, (which sells building materials, paint and hardware), will move from its rented quarters on Salisbury Street to join its parent store on West Street.

Unfortunately the volunteer pool at the Home Store has been shrinking even as the need for workers has been growing. Many long-time volunteers have moved out of the area and have not been replaced. The shortage has become critical.

The Home Store is a great place to volunteer. Shifts are short (two and a half hours), selling is fun, and volunteers can decide on the number of days per month they want to work. Best of all, volunteers will be instrumental in helping Chatham families realize their dream of owning a decent home.

Folks in Fearrington have been generous supporters of Habitat in the past. We hope that you will help expand the volunteer base and help the Home Store grow. For information about volunteering, or to donate household items, please call 542-0788.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART FALL EVENTS…SIGN UP NOW

Art in the Garden – September 22 (rain date the 23.) This is a docent led tour (small groups) of the Museum’s landscape development, outdoor sculpture and the Camera Obscura. A picnic box lunch, catered by the museum, will follow the tour. The cost for the lunch is $11.00. Meet at the Museum entrance at 10:30 am. To register, please contact Barbara Schmidt at 542-5163 or bfschmidt@wave-net.net by September 14 to let her know if you prefer a vegetarian lunch. In case of rain, you will be called by 9:15 that morning.

Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris – October 21. The program features Masterpieces from the Baltimore Museum of Art. We’ll begin with a docent led tour of the exhibit at 10:45 am (optional.) A private lunch, catered by the museum, will be served at noon on the second floor. The cost of the lunch is $16.00 and seating is limited to 64 FFNCMA members. A lecture and slide show presented by David Steele, Curator of European Art, will be at 1:30 pm in the first floor auditorium. Please reach Lenni Newman at 545-0541 or lenni@wave-net.net to sign up for lunch and the morning tour by October 4. After that date, please contact Barbara Schmidt.

Visit the Home of Dr. Lawrence Wheeler - November 4. Dr. Wheeler, Director of NCMA, is opening his home to FFNCMA members to view his personal art collection. Details will appear in the October Newsletter. Please contact Claire Levitt (542-4494) with questions.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FIRST ANNUAL GOVERNORS CLUB COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR

Wednesday, October 27 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Clubhouse

This is an open invitation to all those interested in volunteering their time with local organizations. When you come in the gate, simply tell the guard you are attending the "Volunteer Fair."

We are inviting the entire United Way list of Chatham organizations, as well as any organizations suggested by a resident volunteer who wants to sponsor them. The United Way list of Chatham groups number more than 50. The only criteria for participation is that they must be actively seeking volunteers. You can reach me at 932-3321 with any questions. Anona Serpas
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FHA BOARD BRIEFINGS

FHA JULY BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

Vice-President Steve Ruziecki called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and introduced guest speaker, Tommy Emerson, chairman of the Chatham County Commissioners. Mr. Emerson provided a brief history of Chatham County. Chatham is the 12th highest agricultural county in NC. It is one of the wealthier counties in the state. The western part of the county is rural and has a lower mean income than the eastern. Many jobs have been lost as the traditional industries of textiles and furniture have closed. Challenges to the county include: the quantity and quality of the water supply; land values outgrowing their income producing sources resulting in taxation difficulties for agricultural areas and increased growth resulting in a demand for more services.

John Heuer asked about the community compact ordinance waiver. Mr. Emerson stated it is a good ordinance and the waiver allows the commissioners leeway if needed. David Stollard commented that new developments such as Briar Chapel will not pay their way considering the increase of educational and other services required. He also feels that hosting a regional landfill for other counties is a mistake. Mr. Emerson responded that he is vacillating on this issue If approved the landfill would have to be in a central location away from homes. Hosting the landfill for other counties would produce income for the county.

Carol-Ann Greenslade asked if the commissioners are approaching the state on deer hunting laws. Mr. Emerson said that the commissioners have communicated with the wildlife department and requested an extended hunting season. He also stated that wildcats and black deer are beginning to appear in the county.

Bob Oram asked why the base price for water has increased 50%. Mr. Emerson stated that he was not aware of this until today, and could not respond. Stan Pomeranz questioned the water bond. Mr. Emerson said that it is designed to carry water to rural areas, not for proposed developments. Nancy Kern asked if the water supply is sparse now, why allow additional development; also landfill destroys water supply, so why consider that. Mr. Emerson stated that that Chatham County did not get its fair share of return from Jordan Lake given the vast amount of land given by the county to build the lake. We need an increased water allotment from the state and need to make a case for it due to increased development. Bob Eby asked if a new water plant is needed if we increase our allocation and use of water. Mr. Emerson said that we do not have county access to the lake, and he would like to see this changed.

Stan Pomeranz asked if there were plans to increase the impact fees. Mr. Emerson would like to see a sliding scale based on percentage of value of property; however, that is against state statute. He is hopeful that this law can be changed.

Phil Smith asked Emerson to speculate where he would like to see the county in the next few years. Mr. Emerson closed by saying that he would like to see the eastern and western part of the county unite on issues like water, economic development, better jobs, and more volunteering efforts to promote Chatham County.

Treasurer’s Report Frank Chut reported that bathroom renovations were complete at the Gathering Place; the cost was around $1500. This was the last major expenditure for the Gathering Place unless something unexpected arises. Frank reported that all FHA expenditures and income were as anticipated this month. There was a motion to approve the Treasure’s Report, and the motion was carried.

New Business

Steve announced that Tom Hauck will replace Lisa Stewart as the director of the Gathering Place. Lisa has resigned her position. Steve expressed appreciation to Lisa for her work.

Resident Input

Marilyn Band asked if anyone else is bothered by inadequate lighting while trying to make the left hand turn at night into Fearrington from 15-501. Steve Ruziecki said he would request the Department Of Transportation take action such as reflective paint to ease the present danger. Carol-Ann Greenslade stated that the mowing of grass is spotty throughout the Village and is unsightly along Windstone. Vice-President Ruziecki will ask Steve Bodner to discuss this issue with the contractor. Bob Oram asked how often the contractor is supposed to mow under the new contract. Steve will check the contract with the Director of Grounds and Facilities.

Committee Reports

County Liaison. Al Lebeau reported the county approved their budget at $77,105,291 maintaining the current 64.64 cents/$100 property value. The school budget is close to $18 million and sheriff’s office received $4.5 million. Planning board member George Lucier, whose three year term will expire shortly, is not being reappointed. Mr. Clyde Harris has been nominated to replace Mr. Lucier. The Sheriff’s department recently destroyed 148 marijuana plants found in north Chatham County (street value of $370,000). The School Board hired an integrated school community planning group to do a detailed study of the system and make recommendations about whether and where new schools were needed in the county. Chatham County is growing 1.25 time faster than the state average, increasing school enrollment from 7000 this year to an anticipated 9000 students by 2010. Options to increase school building space are being considered. The county tax office is discussing how to handle the issue of the numerous abandoned mobile homes in the county. Construction on 15-501 is likely to be completed in December of this year. The next meeting will be on September 7.

Janet Lorant, Secretary
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PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES WITH CERT

CERT or Community Emergency Response Team is a program to help prepare volunteers to take care of their neighbors until the emergency professionals can arrive and take over. The first responder professionals may not be able to respond quickly to a massive natural or manmade emergency. CERT is a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) generated program under the Homeland Security Department.

Beginning Monday, June 21 twenty-six Fearrington volunteers took 20 hours of emergency training over five days. Areas of study and hands on practice included using a fire extinguisher, light search and rescue including carrying people, disaster psychology, emergency preparedness and medical operations or first aid. We received very basic training from local emergency first responders and will be building on that experience.

On behalf of the Homeowners Association and Fearrington Cares, we thank: Mr. R.B. Fitch for the first class conference room and facilities, Mr. Bill Lail of Chatham Citizen Corps for the six trainers, and the 26 volunteers who not only gave 20 hours of training time but also made a commitment to give more of their time to help those in need.

There is another class of 24 Fearrington volunteers preparing to begin training in late September. If you are interested in receiving more information about the program or in joining a third class, contact Tom Hauck at thauck3775@aol.com or 542-5499, after September 15.
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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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MUSIC

VILLAGE VOICES

Current members of the Village Voices, the women's chorale group of Fearrington, are anxious to start singing after their summer break. The music committee has selected the music, which will be sung at the annual Christmas concert including those songs which will be sung with the Grits, the men's chorus. A gala fundraiser has been announced with the return of the Oktoberfest dinner for October 30 in the Gathering Place. Something surprisingly new and different is planned for the Spring Concert this year.

This musical group was organized in January 1992 and attracted women of significant musical backgrounds, as well as those who had never before performed in a choral group in public. Their repertoire consists of folk songs, love songs, Broadway musical show tunes, songs from movies and numerous seasonal songs. In addition to performing in Fearrington Village several times a year, they have sung for residents of neighboring retirement communities, nursing care centers and senior citizen centers. They have also performed at various fundraising functions in surrounding counties. The group has won both silver and gold medals in choral competitions.

The only requirements for joining Village Voices are to live in Fearrington Village and to LOVE music. If you are interested in joining Village Voices, please come to the Gathering Place on Monday, September 13 at 4 p.m. for the first rehearsal. (Sally Bird, 545-9413)
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CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY CHORUS

The Chapel Hill Community Chorus is accepting registrations for the Fall 2004 season at www.chapelhillcommunitychorus.org. The fall rehearsal season begins 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31 at the Binkley Baptist Church, on the corner of Willow Drive and highway 15-501, behind University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC. Anyone interested in singing with the chorus may fill out a registration form on the web site by clicking on "Sign Up Now" and selecting "Click Here to Register" at the bottom of the page. You may also show up at 7:00 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church and attend two "open" rehearsals to help you make up your mind. This fall we will sing Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I and II, with several shorter holiday pieces in the second half. Join us and SING! Paul Stiller, Membership Chairman, stillip2@earthlink.net, 545-0112
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FREE, OUT-DOOR CONCERTS AT FEARRINGTON VILLAGE.

Bring your own chair and a donation for the musicians. The concerts will move indoors to the Market Cafe if the weather is bad. For further information, contact Carolyn Gelderman at: cargelderman@aol.com

Thursday, September 2, 7:00-7:45. "WellStrung Wood", lilting Celtic and mountain music by a quartet of authentic instruments.

Thursday, September 16, 7:00-7:45. "Brassissimo", an harmonious blend of a variety of brass instruments.

Thursday, September 30, 7:00-7:45. "G & S Singers" Broadway tunes, jazz, and other favorites by the same professional group that usually performs Gilbert & Sullivan.

Thursday, October 14, 4:30-5:15. (Note earlier time slot.) "Spicy Chicken Combo", a collection of "spicy" jazz favorites.
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HARMONY GRITS IS 15 YEARS OLD AND GETTING YOUNGER

The Harmony Grits celebrates its 15th season serenading the residents of Fearrington and venues through the Triangle area. This is our third season under the baton of Matt Fry with Dan Hadley on the piano. We rehearse every Thursday beginning at 3:45 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All men of Fearrington are welcome. There are no tryouts. Our first fall rehearsal is September 2. We sing tunes from Broadway, patriotic songs and songs from all ages. For more information contact Paul Stiller at 545-0112.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSE’S NOTES from JOYCE BAIRD

Fall is nearly here and Fearrington Cares is gearing up for another season of improved health and fitness. Our lecture series this fall will address osteoporosis and women’s hormonal health issues. The yearly screening clinic will be scheduled in October. Be on the look out for an announcement of the date and listing of clinicians who will be present to perform screening tests. Fearrington Cares will again hold a flu shot clinic for Fearrington residents and employees. The date has not yet been set, but will occur in mid to late October or early November. We will also host another UNC nursing student this fall. The student will work with Fearrington Cares to establish a respite care service for members of the Caregivers Support Group and help prepare a seminar on patient advocacy.

Desperately Seeking Nurse Volunteers

Fearrington Cares depends upon nurse volunteers to deliver many services being offered to Fearrington Residents. Blood pressure and foot care clinics are two of the most utilized services that depend upon the generosity of our nurse volunteers. We urgently need more nurse volunteers in order to continue providing these two important services to the community. We particularly need nurses who are willing to provide foot care. Fearrington Cares will train new volunteers to provide foot care. We sincerely thank Karen Marshall, Elaine Alexander and Mary Stuneck for staffing the foot care clinics thus far in 2004. If you want to know more about providing this important service, please contact the Nursing Office or one of our nurse volunteers.

In Praise of Age

You may (or may not) be aware of an important and informative program In Praise of Age that can be seen on Cable Channel 8 (the Peoples Channel). The program is produced by the Orange County Department on Aging and is “for Seniors, by Seniors about issues of interest to Seniors”. The program is shown on Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. To date the program has completed over 200 segments covering numerous elements of health and wellness, arts and entertainment, public policy, life experience interviews and key events in the community. Topics in September/October include:

September 4 – UNC Hospitals: Evolution of a Quality Healthcare System and the Legacy of Eric B. Munson

September 11 – In Memoriam to the Victims of 9-11 September 18 – The 2003 Pauli Murray Awards

September 25 – Wills and Estates

October 2 – The 2004 Senior Talent Show

October 9 – Faith in Action: Supporting Community Services

October 16 – A Luau in Our Locale

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! And a special thank you to Jane Ross for volunteering to lead our Caregivers Support Group. We would not be able to offer this service without her expert help.

Respite Care Revisited

Fearrington Cares volunteers previously provided respite care to Fearrington residents who needed relief from care giving responsibilities. The service was discontinued some time ago, but the need still remains. Fearrington Cares is planning to revive our respite care service on a limited basis to provide relief to those in our Caregivers Support Group. We are seeking volunteers who would be willing to relieve those members of the Caregivers Support group so they can attend monthly meetings. Training will be provided. Please contact the Nursing Office if you would like to join our group and provide this important service.

Fearrington Cares Medical Lecture

On Wednesday, October 20, at 7:30 pm in the Gathering Place, Dr. Elizabeth Motyka, a board certified gynecologist with a clinical appointment at the UNC School of Medicine will speak on "What's Hot ", or alternative treatment for hormonal replacement.

Help Needed

If you haven't already volunteered to be one of Fearrington Cares drivers, we could use you now. Many of our previous drivers are no longer able to volunteer, and we must get replacements in order for Fearrington Cares to continue to provide our driving service.

Driver volunteers are asked to drive residents to medical appointments and on errands in the Chapel Hill, Durham and Sanford areas for a 3_-day period, once a year.

If you would like to volunteer, please call Faith Reilly (542-5541) or Rowie Samson (545-0666), and we will see that you receive a form to fill out for our database.

The warm feeling you will get from helping your neighbors will be your reward!!
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

Walking Group – Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8 a.m. Nursing Office
Blood Pressure Clinic – Wednesday, September 1 and 15, 10 a.m. – Noon, Nursing Office
Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, September 7 – Small conference room – Gathering Place (NOTE: Meetings changed to the first Tuesday of each month – new members welcomed)
ElderFit – Strong and Steady –Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-Noon - Gathering Place
Foot Care Clinic – Monday, September 13, 2-4 p.m. – FC Office - Gathering Place – Clinic is filled for September. You must make an appointment in advance for October 4 clinic– 542-6877
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FALL INTO YOGA !

Yoga is gentle and breath-centered and very non-threatening. You do what you can, what your body will let you do and then just enjoy yourself. Yoga is fun! After a gentle warm up and stretch imagine learning something called “The Bug” or “The Bridge” or maybe even “The Cat.” We meet every Wednesday morning at the Gathering Place. Please join us and enjoy the fun.

For details call Laura Hyer, 545-9607
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YOGA CLASSES IN FEARRINGTON

Men’s Gentle Class Sunday, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. At our Home
Women’s Gentle Class Sunday, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. At the Gathering Place
Women’s Beginner Yoga Friday, 9:30- 10:45 a.m. At our home.

Bob and Rosemarie Roth are both certified yoga instructors who teach for Rex Wellness Centers and they have over 26 years of teaching experience. They will guide you through gentle yoga routines designed specifically for seniors. You will learn stretches that can help relieve the stiffness and discomfort of shoulders, back, legs, feet, etc. In addition, you will learn breathing and meditation techniques to help relieve stress and bring deep relaxation. Those interested in attending should be able to get up and down from the floor. The classes are suitable for those with some yoga experience as well as novices. The 5 to 7 week sessions begin mid- September. Call 929-3121 to register
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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

Mary Hammond edited this issue.
Bob Comey will edit the October issue.
The deadline for October is Wednesday, September 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