FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

SOME OLDER ROADS WILL BE RESURFACED

Some of the older roads in Fearrington are showing their age. In addition to the numerous potholes that have been repaired, many segments of our older roads are broken up into web-like structures that look like an alligator skin. If you walk the older roads, you will see lots of these alligator structures, some near the sides of the road, some near the center. These structures allow water to reach the road base, and that eventually leads to more potholes. Basically, our older roads have reached and in some cases exceeded their lifetime, and they need complete repaving.

For several months the FHA Board has been talking to the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) about the need for repaving. DOT agreed that the roads needed repair and resurfacing but said their funding was too limited for repaving. Instead they offered more limited patching and recoating.

The FHA then contacted our state representative, Joe Hackney, and asked for his help. He toured our roads, agreed with the need for repaving and encouraged DOT officials to reconsider.

As a result of his efforts, DOT has now offered to repair and repave several of the major roads in Fearrington. Negotiations are still ongoing to extend the list of roads to be repaved. Our success was not total, because their funds are limited, and in future years an FHA Board will have to work with Hackney to persuade DOT to extend the repaving to several of the smaller residential roads. You can send a letter of thanks to: Rep. Joe Hackney, 2207 State Legislative Building, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096.

So far, DOT has stated that they will completely repave the following six major roads with hot asphalt: Village Way, Creekwood, Windstone, Beechmast, Lassiter Lane and Spindlewood. We have been told that this repaving may begin as early as this year. We were told that individual sections of the roads will only have to be closed for a few hours, and residents will be notified ahead of time when their section of road is being repaved.

Before that repaving can begin, the foundation of the roads must be repaired. As you will have noticed, DOT crews are now digging out and refilling the damaged areas of these roads. DOT has stated that they will also reduce the height of the dirt along the sides of Village Way, and then reseed. This will allow the water to better drain from that road, reducing the risk of further damage.— Stephen Bodner, FHA Grounds & Facilities
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR 2005-2006 FHA POSITIONS

Our Village continues to grow and the complexity expands. We need capable volunteers who are willing to share their talents and time for the benefit of the Village and our unique residential community established over 30 years ago.

If you wish to be considered for one of the following FHA Board positions for a two-year term starting in January 2005, please contact Ken Richardson, chairperson of the Nominating Committee, at 542-2313.

The primary job would be to serve as a member of the board. The following information is a portion of the responsibilities for each of the positions.

President

The president is the elected head of the Fearrington Homeowners Association and, as such is obliged to see that all of the responsibilities of the association are properly discharged.

The president prepares the agenda for board meetings and provides copies of the agenda and supporting documents to board members a few days before each meeting. The meeting itself is devoted to discussion of the agenda items, not to the delivery of reports. Those should be attached to the agenda.

He or she must be reasonably familiar with parliamentary procedure and Roberts’ Rules of Order.

The president should provide for continuity with the work of previous boards and see to the maintenance of an historical record that will be of value to subsequent presidents and board members. In 1995, an informal association of past presidents was created to provide guidance to the president on matters that may have arisen during past years.

He or she must be familiar with the covenants and bylaws and must, to the best of his or her ability, follow the letter and the spirit of those documents.

The president has the power to appoint or to confirm appointments and to organize, communicate and lead in order to serve the needs of members of the FHA.

The president acts as liaison with the developer, R.B. Fitch, to assure the maintenance of a mutually positive and helpful relationship.

He or she must also be alert to the changing needs of the community and plan for action to meet those needs. He or she must, in addition, be aware of external factors that might have an impact on residents of the community.

Secretary

Attend monthly board meetings the first Tuesday of the month.

Record the minutes of the monthly meetings.

Submit highlights of monthly FHA meetings to the FHA Newsletter.

Serve as chairperson for the Publications/Communications Committee.

Coordinate details of the FHA Annual Meeting at the Barn with help from the president.

We would welcome a two-member team, with only one being a member of the board.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

PLAYING WITH THE BIG GUYS

What do Winston Churchill, Mohandas Gandhi, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Den Xiaoping have in common? They all enjoyed playing bridge. So do we!

Join us for a friendly game of duplicate bridge Wednesday afternoons (except when the Fearrington Women’s Club meets), beginning at 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. An ACBL-approved game, we generally play 24 boards under the direction of Sue Torey.

Anyone wishing to play can do so for free the first time. If you are in need of a partner, please call one of the following: Rowie Samson, 545-0666; Annette Levine, 545-9811, or Jean Hjelle, 545-0432. The cost for playing is $4 per person. See you at the table!
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OCTOBER EVENTS AT MCINTYRE’S

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

Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m., Joan Medlicott reads from her latest Ladies of Covington novel, At Home in Covington.

Thursday, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Open Mike Night, hosted by Peter Mock.

Saturday, October 9, 4 p.m., Special kick-off event celebrating the publication of Moreton Neal's Remembering Bill Neal: Favorite Recipes from a Life in Cooking.

Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m., Fearrington resident Carol Owen shares from her new book, Crafting Personal Shrines: Using Photos, Mementos & Treasures to Create Artful Displays. More details on page 8.

Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m., Jonathan Lethem will read from The Fortress of Solitude.

Wednesday, October 13, 7 p.m., James Beard Foundation winner Peter Berley will discuss his latest cookbook, Fresh Food Fast: Delicious, Seasonal Vegetarian Meals in Under an Hour.

Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m., Emily Herring Wilson will discuss her new book, No One Gardens Alone: A Life of Elizabeth Lawrence.

Sunday, October 17, 2 p.m., Fearrington resident Louise Hawes reads from her latest young adult novel, Vanishing Point. This is the story of Lavinia Fontana, one of the most famous women painters of the Italian Renaissance and her struggle to deal with quests, complications, hope and catastrophe as she comes of age in Bologna of the 1600s.

Tuesday, October 19, noon, special luncheon and the opportunity to meet and discuss moral issues with Randy Cohen. Cohen writes The Ethicist, a weekly column for the New York Times Magazine. The Good, the Bad and the Difference, a book based upon the column, was recently published in paperback. The luncheon will be followed by a discussion mediated by Mr. Cohen. The luncheon costs $15. Space is limited; please call McIntyre's for reservations and details at 542-3030.

Saturday, October 23, 11 a.m., Louis D. Rubin Jr. returns to McIntyre's to read from his new novel, Surfaces of a Diamond, in which Omar Kohn of Charleston, S.C., recalls his 15th summer.

Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m., Artist Robert F. Irwin delves into his new prospectus, Robert F. Irwin, 40 Years. This book chronicles his 40-year path of self-discovery, portrayed through his paintings.

Saturday, October 30, 11 a.m., Peter Perret, conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, and Janet Fox will discuss their book, A Well-Tempered Mind: Using Music to Help Children Listen and Learn. Perret wondered if placing a woodwind quintet in a poorly performing elementary school might help students academically. He decided to try, and the result was an eyebrow-raising jump in the children’s test scores. Perret and Fox describe this innovative program for first- through third-graders.
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TENNIS ANYONE?

On Saturday, October 2, tennis pro Patty Fox will be at our tennis courts for a mini-clinic at 11:45 a.m., after the Saturday morning round robin. She will offer private or group lessons for any members. Please join us.

Any questions, please call Janice Hunt, 542-4669.
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THESPIANS PRESENT COMEDY

On Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, the Thespians will present: Suppressed Desires, a comedy in two episodes.

The play was written by Susan Glaspell, in collaboration with George Cram Cook. It stars Zina Quinn as Henrietta, Gail Smith as Mabel and Fred Levitt as Stephen. Sets by Dorothy Birnham; Robert Leopold produced and directed.

Come one, come all – invite your friends. It should be a fun night – plenty of seating and there is no charge.
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ARTS & CRAFTS PLANS PROGRAM ON MINIATURES

Our guest at the meeting of Arts & Crafts, Etc. on Monday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place will be Pat Stewart and her subject will be The Miniature World. The program will feature miniature dollhouses and furnishings. Pat has been a Fearrington resident for seven years and in addition to her interest in miniatures, she is an accomplished basket maker, weaver and painter.

The Raleigh Miniature Guild (of which she is a member) will be exhibiting the members' collections and handmade pieces. A short video displaying museum quality miniature rooms will be shown.

You are invited to enter the intriguing and magical world of miniatures, which fascinate with the illusion of full-size rooms. You will see the tools of the trade and the fine craftsmanship of emerging miniature artists.

Please mark December 9 on your calendars. This is the date of the joint Arts & Crafts/Women's Club Holiday Luncheon, which again will be at the Governor’s Club. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holidays with fellow Fearringtonians.
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FEARRINGTON RESIDENT TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Rhoda Berkowitz will be the featured speaker at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Her topic will be her experiences during her trip to visit the village in Eastern Europe from which her grandparents came to this country. She is a Fearrington resident and came here from Toledo, where she was a professor in the University of Toledo College of Law. Refreshments are available at 7:30 and the program begins at 8. Guests are welcome.
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GREAT DECISIONS HAS DECIDED

The Great Decisions group has chosen the following topics and Thursday dates for the next two months:

October 14: Media’s Role in Foreign Policy

November 11: Muslim Diversity in the Modern World

The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. at McIntyre’s. Although there were 18 people at the first gathering, all Fearrington residents who still wish are encouraged to join us. While there is no cost for the program, a booklet distributed by the Foreign Policy Association can be purchased for $15 online from pfa.org. A copy at McIntyre’s may be signed out for four days.

Two questions have been offered as starting points for discussion for our October meeting:

What do you think is the most important foreign policy problem facing the country today?

Do you think it is possible for radical and anti-American Muslim countries of the Middle East to ever become democracies?

The group has tentatively decided to discuss the topics in the booklet: Middle East, Russia, U.S. Intelligence, China, Job Outsourcing, United Nations, Sudan and Water Resources.

If you have questions, please call Jean Hjelle at 545-0432.
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UNC ALUMNI OKTOBERFEST

Fearrington Village UNC Alumni will hold their third annual Oktoberfest celebration on Thursday, October 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the Swim and Croquet Club. The cost is $15 per person. Make checks payable to Fearrington Village Carolina Club. Mail to Kurt Muller, 1083 Fearrington Post, or drop off at 36 McDowell. For information, call Kurt at 545-0609 or Philip Cree at 545 9794.
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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. All four begin at 10 a.m. and last 90 minutes.

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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GARDEN CLUB OFFERS TALK ON HOUSE PLANTS

The Garden Club of Fearrington invites everyone who has an interest in growing flowering house plants to come to this month's lecture on the 18th-century West African discovery and America's most popular houseplants.

Bluebird Greenhouse owner Libbie Glenbocki will speak on African Violets, Orchids and Other Companion Plants. Those of you who cannot garden outdoors will find great satisfaction with these wonderful plants throughout the year. Plants will be for sale after the lecture.

Please come on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Dues are $10 for the year.
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UNC PROFESSOR TO ADDRESS FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

The Fearrington Women's Club will meet on Wednesday, October 20 at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The program will be the first in this year's series, UNC Women at Work, Part II. The programs will be presented by outstanding guest speakers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The October meeting will feature Nancy Chescheir, M.D., Charles Hendricks Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her topic will be Maternal-Fetal Medicine Research: Topics and Issues.

Following the meeting, refreshments will be served.

Looking Ahead - Special Events

Thursday, November 11 – Benefit Style Show and Luncheon, fashions by Dillard’s, coordinated by Dorothy Alexander, Gathering Place, 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome, $20. Proceeds benefit Chatham County charities. Contact: Nancy Cherniak, 542-2567.

Thursday, December 9 - Members Only Holiday Celebration, Arts & Crafts and Fearrington Women's Club luncheon featuring a three course holiday feast and seasonal music. $25. Governors Club, 11:30 a.m. More information - Jean Green, 545-0941, or Betsy Stallard, 542-3926.
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DEMOCRATS TO HOLD RALLY

The Fearrington Democratic Club will host a rally on Tuesday, October 26 at 7:15 p.m. at the Barn for Chatham County’s U.S. and state representatives: Congressmen David Price and Bob Etheridge and N.C. Rep. Joe Hackney.

The meeting is open to all Fearrington residents and the general public and offers an opportunity for all residents of Chatham County to hear and meet their representatives.

Contact John Hammond at 545-2026 for more information.
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GOP CLUB TO HEAR ABOUT AMENDMENT ONE

The Fearrington Republican Club has become aware of an attempt by some politicians and developers to take away your right to vote on bonds.

Every 11 years since 1982, politicians have tried to fool you, the voter, into giving up your right to approve bonds. Right now the taxpayer must vote for or against issuing bonds. With the proposed Amendment One to the North Carolina Constitution, local (county) politicians could issue bonds without your knowledge.

Politicians and developers who want the right to issue bonds say it is too slow and costly for the voter to approve each bond. They call these bonds “self-financing” because, they say, the investment in the project will raise the value of the property and the higher property taxes will pay off the bond, at no cost to you, the voter.

Voters have twice rejected this amendment.

Thomas E. Vass, president of The Corporate Investment Center Inc., and an expert on North Carolina economics and politics, will speak to us about the pitfalls of Amendment One at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27 at the Gathering Place. We expect Republican candidates will also be present. All Fearrington residents are invited. For more information, call Tom Hauck, 542-5499.

Ballantine to visit Fearrington

We also take pleasure in announcing that Patrick Ballantine, Republican candidate for governor, as well as many other Republican candidates, will at the Barn between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 17. Admission will be $15 per person, and the funds will be used to further Republican victories in November.
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CARVED PUMPKINS ON DISPLAY

Dozens of elaborately carved jack-o-lanterns will be on display Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31. The jack-o-lanterns, intricately carved by the Fearrington gardening staff, will be lit each evening from sundown until 10 p.m. and displayed in Village Center.

Join your neighbors for outdoor music, mulled cider and fall treats from 6-8 p.m. on the 29th and 30th
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AND THE WINNERS ARE…

Marathon Bridge held its annual Awards Dinner on Friday, September 17 at the Gathering Place, where the winners for the ‘03-’04 season were announced. Six groups of eight couples played bridge for seven months. Individual scores were kept and prizes were awarded to the winner and runner-up in each group, to the three couples who made grand slams and the 30 couples who made small slams.

The overall winner was Martha Wilson (who made one grand slam and two small slams); the runners up were John Dunlap, Frances Gerngross, Frank Mann and George McKinney.

And now for the ‘04-’05 season – Marathon Bridge is open to all bridge players, regardless of one’s level of experience. Games are held at players’ homes, at players’ convenience, and it is a fun way to meet new people. The annual fee is $25 per person. If you don’t have a partner, the directors will try to match you up.

Interested? E-mail Frank Mann at fbandemann@aol.com.
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‘ENJOY A GOOD GAME OF BOCCE’

With cooler weather approaching, it's a great time to get out-of-doors and enjoy a good game of Bocce. For those of you who have never tried it, now is a perfect time to get started. Club President Dave Chapman (542-3164) or Treasurer Martin Cryan (932-5563) would be happy to sign you up and get you involved.

There is a men's league that plays on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. during the summer (April through October) and 1:30 p.m. on these days during the winter. Couples play on Tuesday and Thursday and women on Wednesday afternoons. Matches usually last no more than 90 minutes.

The club has an annual member dinner in October (Saturday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place this year.)

Yearly dues are only $5 after a one-time initiation fee of $15.00.

And, if you are worried about not having the athletic skill or coordination to learn how to play, it's easier than learning to walk and chew gum at the same time. (We have a couple of good players who find that difficult.)

Why not give bocce a try? It's a fun way to fill up a few hours of retirement time each week. Besides, your spouse might enjoy the quiet time while you're out. See you on the courts!
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CAN YOU HELP A FOREIGN STUDENT?

We have hosted international students from UNC for the past 13 years and have enjoyed the experience immensely. Please consider participating in this most worthwhile program.

The UNC-CH International Friendship Program welcomes members of the greater Chapel Hill community to assist new international students in their adjustment to UNC and Chapel Hill. A host does not provide housing, simply friendship and hospitality.

For information call 933-7451 or the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at 962-5661, e-mail intlcenter@unc.edu or visit

http://internationalcenter.unc.edu/get_involved/friendship.html. -- David and Vidabeth Bensen
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AHOY, Fearrington SAILORS

Watch your nail for details of the Fearrington Yacht Club’s Annual Dinner to be held on Friday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Residents who are not members but would like to know more about this unique group are most welcome to join. Dues are $10 per person per year and a check payable to the FYC placed in the FYC box at the Gathering Place kiosk will do the trick. Questions? Call Dick Harrington (542-6956) or Phil Smith (545-0790).
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

SENIORNET COMPUTER COURSES OFFERED AT SENIOR CENTER

SeniorNet Computer Classes for Seniors begin Monday, October 11 at the Chapel Hill Senior Center. There are still vacancies. Call, or stop by the center to register (968-2070). The schedule of classes follows:

Internet/E-mail – Monday/Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., October 11-November 3.

Advanced Word Processing – Monday/Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., October 11-November 3

Computer Fundamentals – Tuesday/Thursday, 9-11 a.m., October 12-November 4

Introduction to Word Processing – Tuesday/Thursday, 1-3 p.m., October 12-November 4

North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education – Fridays, 1-3 p.m., October 15-November 5

Complete details for the fall session (September, October and November) are listed in The Herald-Sun’s Senior Times available at the center.

If you would like more information about any of our classes, please call Art Lebo at 259-7330, Francis Coyle at 408-0530 or Jim Mason at 968-1362.
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‘JUDY’S TEAM’ GETS ROLLING!

On Saturday, October 16 more than 60 members of the Fearrington community will “Walk to D’Feet ALS.” Participants will cover three miles on flat terrain at the North Carolina State University Centennial Campus in Raleigh to alert the public to the importance of and need for research in the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

One member of our community, Judy Ising, has been the focus for our efforts. Judy has been fighting ALS for more than a year and has lent her name to our group.

Participants are asked to submit their sponsor envelopes no later than Tuesday, October 5 to Ruth Leopold, 806 Brookfield (545-9144). Ruth will hand out “Judy’s Team” T-shirts on Monday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 5 from her home. At that time, participants must sign a waiver absolving the ALS Association, should any unforeseeable happenings occur. Should anyone not have a ride to the event, individuals may become part of a carpool then. Those willing to drive are encouraged to call Barbra Carson (542-0782).

To all those who have elected to walk: Thanks! To all those who have chosen to sponsor a walker: Thanks! To all those who participated in various fund-raising efforts to raise money for ALS: Thanks! To R.B. Fitch, who contributed the T-shirts for “Judy’s Team.” Thanks!

Barbra Carson, Jean Hjelle, and Ruth Leopold, all captains of “Judy’s Team” with the help of Bob and Sandy Holton, chairs of the ALS May cocktail party kickoff.
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NEWCOMERS TO HEAR CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN

The speaker for the Friday, October 15 meeting of the Chapel Hill Newcomers Men's Luncheon Group will be Fred Kiger, a Chapel Hill resident and well-known historian and lecturer on the Civil War. Fred teaches several UNC General Alumni Association courses each semester and is co-lecturer with Shelby Foote on the association’s Cruising the Mississippi alumni travel program. He created the field guide, The Civil War: A History of the War Between the States and has two degrees from UNC, a B.A. in history and a M.A.. in education with an emphasis on history.

The program at the Chapel Hill Country Club will begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch to follow at 12:15 p.m. All Fearrington residents who are members of the Chapel Hill Newcomers or are Newcomers Alumni are welcome. Advance cost for a soup ’n salad buffet and speaker is $11. Please RSVP to Warren Wagner (542-6043) by Saturday, October 9. Checks should be payable to Warren and mailed to him at 141 Fearrington Post. If you pay at the door, please bring $12.
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CHATHAM HUNGER WALK WILL BENEFIT CORA

On Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m., the CORA (Chatham OutReach Alliance) Food Pantry will launch its annual Chatham Hunger Walk. Each year the Hunger Walk rotates between three sites – Pittsboro, Siler City and Goldston. This year the Walk will start from J.S. Waters Elementary School in Goldston.

The 5K and 10K trek through Goldston is the yearly fund-raising event for the CORA Food Pantry, generating over two-thirds of the agency’s annual budget. The non-profit, all-volunteer CORA Food Pantry on Camp Drive in Pittsboro purchases food at discounts from food banks and local grocers and distributes it to Chatham County residents who are in temporary need. An eligible family can get a week's worth of groceries for each family member, as many as four times a year.

Last year’s Hunger Walk raised over $11,100 which, along with other donations, enabled CORA to provide support to over 1,400 families (4,700 people) in short-term need in Chatham County, the equivalent of 97,600 meals. During the first seven months of 2004, the number of people served has increased more than 36% over last year’s record highs.

Hunger Walk participants recruit sponsors who will donate funds in honor of the effort of the walker. Last year, our Fearrington team raised over $1,200. We hope to better that figure on October 17.

To be a member of the Fearrington Hunger Walk team, or to sponsor a walker, please call Sally Earnest at 542-0120 or Diane Lyons at 545-0679.
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AAUW TO HEAR TALK BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its second meeting of the year on Saturday, October 16 at Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation. The program will be presented by Verla Insko on the topic 2004 Politics. Ms. Insko, Orange County representative to the North Carolina State Assembly, will speak about her political goals, especially focusing upon health and education. Her presentation is most timely and one that will stimulate serious discussion.

Please join us for this informative presentation. If you have questions, telephone Jean Green at 545-0941.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF THE N.C ART MUSEUM ANNOUNCE FALL EVENTS

Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris: Masterpieces from The Baltimore Museum of Art Thursday, October 21

We'll start with a docent-led tour of the exhibition at 10:45 a.m. (optional). A private lunch catered by the museum, will be served at noon on the upstairs level, for $16. Seating is limited to 64 Fearrington Friends members. A lecture and slide show presented by David Steel, curator of European Art, will take place at 1:30 in the first-floor auditorium.

Please reach Lenni Newman at 545-0541 or lenni@wave-net.net to sign for lunch and the morning tour by October 4. After that date, please contact Barbara Schmidt at 542-5163.

Visit the Home of Dr. Lawrence Wheeler Thursday, November 4

Dr. Wheeler, director of the museum, is opening his home from 6 to 8 p.m. to Fearrington Friends members to view his art collection. The tour is limited to 50 participants. Please contact Claire Levitt (542-4494) with questions.

Membership in both the museum and the Fearrington Friends is necessary to participate in these events.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS THE CHALLENGE OF PREEMPTION

The United Nations Association will hold its annual U.N. Day luncheon on Wednesday, October 27. The featured speaker will be Dr. Jerry Pubantz, professor of political science at Salem College in Winston-Salem, who will discuss Reforming the UN to Meet the Challenge of Preemption.

Dr. Pubantz has written and spoken extensively about the United Nations, U.S.-Russian relations, the Middle East, and American foreign policy. His latest works include co-authoring To Create A New World: American Presidents and the United Nations (which was honored with Choice Magazine’s Outstanding Academic Title Award for 2000 by the American Library Association), and the forthcoming The United Nations. International Organization in the 21st Century, and co-editing The Encyclopedia of the United Nations. Dr. Pubantz appears regularly on North Carolina television to discuss American politics and international affairs and he has lectured at universities and colleges across the nation and internationally.

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, October 22. Questions to Barbara at 967-6853.
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A TASTE OF CHATHAM BENEFITS SENIOR CITIZENS

This year will mark the 11th annual A Taste of Chatham. The event will be held Sunday, November 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Governors Club. Indulge in culinary delights, dancing and a live auction.

The gala features over 40 different food items prepared by area chefs.

The Gregg Gelb Trio will provide musical entertainment – familiar tunes from the Big Band era.

Michael Rogers will lead the live auction. Prizes include a custom-made graphite fly rod, a night for two at the Rosemary House B&B, dinner for two at the Fearrington House restaurant and golf for four at Governors Club. The auction also features artwork from local artists and artisans.

This year’s proceeds will support the council’s programs and services, which are designed to facilitate independent living and enhance quality of life for Chatham County’s older adults.

Tickets are $40 per person. Mail your request with your check made out to the Council on Aging, P.O. Box 715, Pittsboro. For more information, please call Dina Reynolds at 542-4512.
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HELP SUPPORT 23 AGENCIES WITH A GIFT TO UNITED WAY

The 2004 United Way campaign is under way, and we are happy to report that Fearrington residents are responding generously. Our total goal this year is $83,000, with at least 60 percent participation.

United Way is more than a regular charity. It is 23 agencies under one umbrella, a group whose vision is a community committed to improving the quality of life of all its people. Last year, United Way agencies served 27,300 individuals and families.

These agencies depend on us for funding. Our contributions serve as a springboard for county, state and foundation block grants. Our money is leveraged up to 15-to-1. The United Way can parlay a $100 gift into $1,500 through matches and grants! Agencies depend on us, as local fundraising is a prerequisite for block grants.

All residents should have received an envelope with a short newsletter about United Way, pledge card and envelope. If by chance you haven’t received the mailing, please call Christie Austin (542-4231), Kay Hunt (542-1750) or Peg Perlman (545-9951), and we’ll see that you get one.

Just please remember that one out of three of our Chatham County neighbors will be helped by your contribution. Thank you. – Christie Austin and Peg Perlman, Fearrington Village 2004 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs
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SCORE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Would you find helping small business owners be successful, a rewarding experience? SCORE is comprised of very affable and interesting people who represent the Chapel Hill and Chatham County chapter of the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE). We are involved with mentoring and business counseling.

Also, if you would like information on how to start a small business or help with your existing small business, we would be pleased to meet with you. All of our counseling services are free of charge.

Please call Lorraine Voss (542 4277) for further information.
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RING THE BELL FOR THE SALVATION ARMY

It is time again to help neighbors in need. We have had heavy rains and storms all over the Southeast. Our local Chatham County volunteers have donated time and monies to the West Coast of Florida as a result of Hurricane Frances and also flooded areas of Chatham County. They supplied food and arranged shelter for many.

Once again Lowes has provided the space and cooperation for us to ring the bell at Chatham Crossing from Thanksgiving Week through December 24. Last year we raised over $8,500.

Anne and Jim Kirkhoff have graciously accepted the challenge of running the 2004 Campaign. Please call them at 542-4390 and reserve your favorite time to serve.

Many thanks for your support. – Joan and Ken Richardson
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FEARRINGTON ART NEWS

MOSTLY METAL MAGIC

Claire Levitt and Rita Spina have shared their fascination with metals – rust and all – for over 10 years. Claire's creativity is evidenced in crisp, clear photographs, while Rita's comes in 3-dimensional works.

Although they have both been part of the Chatham Studio Tour and have shown their work in group and individual shows, this is the first time they will be sharing their work in a joint exhibit. It opened September 19 at The Community Church of Chapel Hill at 106 Purefoy Road and runs through Sunday, October 24.

The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. All are invited to attend.
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DRAWINGS EXHIBITED IN PITTSBORO

Joan Sommers, of Fearrington will be featured, together with Siglinda Scarpa, in a two-person show at the Side Street Gallery beginning Tuesday, October 12. Joan’s contribution will be a series of 30 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 gallery is located at 18 East Salisbury St. in Pittsboro. You can get more information calling Sidestreet at 545-3033 or by e-mail at info@sidestreet_gallery.com
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ARTIST TO READ FROM NEW BOOK

Carol Owen, Fearrington resident and mixed media artist, is the author of a newly released book about her artwork entitled Crafting Personal Shrines, Using Photos, Mementos and Treasures to Create Artful Displays. Her book features her Spirit House assemblages that are shrines to family memories, and she has included the work of 30 contemporary artists who also create shrines.

Carol will be giving readings from her book at the following Triangle locations:

    Sunday, October 3, 3 p.m., Market Street Books, Southern Village

    Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m., McIntyre’s

    Tuesday, November 9, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Streets of Southpoint, Durham
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MUSIC NOTES

MUSIC IN THE AIR OFFERS TWO MORE CONCERTS

Join the birds, the bees, and other residents of Fearrington at the Music in the Air concerts:

Thursday, September 30, 7-7:45 P.M., G & S Singers, a chorus singing Broadway and other popular songs.

Thursday, October 14, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Spicy Chicken Combo, a jazz quartet from UNC.

Bring your own chair, picnic and sunhat. Concerts will take place inside at the Market Café if the weather is bad. Please give generously to the musicians when the hat is passed.
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VILLAGE VOICES

Oktoberfest Returns

Same menu, same cooks, same rush for limited spaces at the tables. Sponsored by the Village Voices, the festivities begin in the Gathering Place at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, October 30. For only $15 per person, you can enjoy bratwurst, Ellie's special sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, German apple cake with whipped cream, and coffee. Of course, there will be all the beer, wine, and soda you can drink.

Your check is your reservation. Please send them to Ellie Davidson, 531 Weathersfield, or Carol Vatter, 586 Woodbury. This dinner is always oversubscribed, so send or deliver your checks just as soon as you read this notice.

New Director Named

In other news the board of Village Voices has accepted with regret the retirement of Bob Lawton as their director. Bob has been our dedicated director since the founding of Village Voices 12 years ago. Before coming to Fearrington, he had a career as a music educator on Long Island for over 34 years, working with bands, orchestras, choirs and hand bell choirs. He is a member of the Triangle Brass Band and continues to direct a brass ensemble and two bell choirs in Chapel Hill. Under Bob's direction, Village Voices performed two major concerts each year, sang at neighboring retirement communities, senior citizen centers, nursing homes and women's choral festivals. The Voices also captured two gold medals in the Chatham County Senior Games competition, as well as both silver and gold medals in state-level competitions.

Matt Fry will assume the duties of director for Village Voices in September. Matt is in his 17th year of teaching choral music. He is music director at Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City. A talented singer himself, Matt is a member of the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham and the Duke Chapel Choir. He has toured South Africa and Namibia, singing with the Triangle Africa Choral Exchange under the direction of Dr. Rodney Wynkoop.

This past year, Matt sang with renowned jazz soloist Carmen Lundy with the Gerri Allen Trio in a concert to celebrate African-American Heritage at Duke. He recently sang at the American Choral Directors Association regional convention in Nashville and this February will travel to Los Angeles to sing at the National American Choral Directors Association convention. In addition to his teaching duties, Matt is the conductor of Fearrington’s own Harmony Grits, a position he has held since 2002

Women interested in singing with the Village Voices should come to a rehearsal at 3:45 p.m. Mondays at the Gathering Place.
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DUAL PIANO CONCERT TO OPEN FEARRINGTON SERIES

The Fearrington Concert Series 2004-2005 season will open on Sunday, October 10 with a two-piano concert by a pair of North Carolina’s most talented pianists, Barbara McKenzie and Greg McCallum. This will be the first dual piano concert in the series’ history.

McKenzie is artistic director of the American Music Festival, Chamber Music Society of Wilmington. Her career has taken her to music halls throughout the world where her performances have been hailed by critics for their sensitivity and intensity.

McCallum is well known to Fearrington Concert Series subscribers. As a young pianist, he played as a soloist for the very first Fearrington Concert Series concert in 1993. Greg’s talent has taken him to many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall.He expects to leave soon for a year of performance and study in Paris.

The McKenzie-McCalllum concert will take place at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Barbara and Greg will perform works by Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Brubeck and Lutoslawski.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers are welcome to attend the concerts, seats available, by coming to the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $12 per person. – Anne and Larry Botto
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSE’S NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

We are out of the gates for a full fall schedule. Our new UNC student nurse joined us on September 1 for the fall semester, a flu shot clinic has been scheduled and health education seminars are being planned. And, as always, our regularly scheduled health events continue. We look forward to renewing our relationships with Fearrington folk after a long summer. See you around the village!

We Welcome Anna Lyaifer

UNC nursing student Anna Lyaifer, trained as a physician and a native of Russia, will be at Fearrington Cares on Wednesdays until November 17. Anna worked at Alamance Eye Clinic for three years with Dr. Jan Kylstra and has agreed to give an educational seminar on macular degeneration and current treatments being offered for the condition. She has already provided much needed advice to some Fearrington residents. Please drop by to welcome her to our unique community.

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled

Get in line for your flu and pneumonia shots on Wednesday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gathering Place. The Chatham County Health Department, in conjunction with Fearrington Cares, will be on hand to deliver shots to the Fearrington community. For those not covered by traditional Medicare, flu shots will cost $18 and pneumonia shots will cost $27. Those holding Medicare Complete will also have to pay cash for their shots. Pneumonia shots are recommended for those over the age of 65. If you had a pneumonia shot before the age of 65, a booster is recommended five years following your initial immunization. We provided immunizations for over 200 Fearrington residents and employees last year, so put this date on your calendar and get in line.

Peripheral Neuropathy Group To Meet

The Peripheral Neuropathy Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, October 19 at 11 a.m. Our speaker will be Dr. William Blau, professor from the UNC Pain Clinic. If you have any questions please call Vera Reece at 542-7272 or e-mail her at breece@mindspring.com.

What’s Hot?

What’s Hot? is the title of the next Fearrington Cares Education seminar, to be held at the Gathering Place on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Elizabeth G. Motyka, a board-certified gynecologist with a clinical appointment at the UNC School of Medicine, will discuss alternative treatments for hormonal replacement.r

Dr. Motyka has been practicing in the Triangle area since 1990. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed her residency at UNC Hospitals. She has been an associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Ob/Gyn Department for nine years. She is now in private practice in Carrboro at For Women, P.A. Her practice focuses on holistic gynecology and women’s conscious wellness. She specializes in menopause care and has been called upon to lecture on the topic throughout the state as part of a National Institutes of Health grant.r

What Is Macular Degeneration And What Can I Do About It?

Have you heard of macular degeneration? How about wet macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, and age-related macular degeneration? Are you confused? Come to an educational seminar being led by our student nurse, Anna Lyaifer, to learn more about this vision problem and sort through the information you may have heard. Anna has experience working with patients diagnosed with this condition and the current treatments being offered. This important seminar will be presented on Wednesday, October 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Come prepared to ask questions you may have about this condition.

Feldenkrais Comes To Fearrington

Why do people as diverse as Dr. Andrew Weil, cellist Yo Yo Ma and basketball star Julius Erving (plus a growing number of Fearrington residents) believe that the Feldenkrais Method can help them move with more flexibility, better coordination and fewer aches and pains?

Fearrington Cares is offering a free introductory workshop on the Feldenkrais Method to explain how simple sequences of movement that are interesting, gentle and fun can help people of all fitness levels move with greater ease and comfort, whether walking, sitting, biking, playing golf or playing bridge.

The workshop, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, will be conducted by Joe Strain and Betty Akiba, Ph.D., Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioners from Chapel Hill Feldenkrais Group.

For more information, contact Carol Genovese at 545-5555 or see www.chapelhillfg.com.

Strength-Balance Classes Continue

After a quiet summer, ElderFit Strong and Steady strength and balance classes continue on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Classes cost $6 per session and are led by experienced physical therapists with specific expertise in geriatrics. You will not find another class of this quality, led by such highly trained specialists, at this price anywhere! Come by to see how these classes will improve your mobility.

Did You Know?

Have you ever fallen ill or been injured and been unable to get an appointment with your regular physician, but not sick enough to go the emergency room? There are three urgent care clinics in the area that might be an alternative to the ER experience:

     UNC Urgent Care Clinic, located beside the ER department at UNC – 966-4721

     Triangle Urgent Care, located at N.C. 54 and I-40 intersection – 489-3300

     The Family Doctor walk-in clinic – Rams Plaza, Chapel Hill – 968-1985

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, 8a.m., Nursing Office.

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

Foot Care Clinic – Monday, October 4, 2-4 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office, Gathering Place. Clinic is filled for October. You must make an appointment in advance for the Monday, November 1 clinic – 542-6877.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, October 5, small conference room, Gathering Place. New members welcome.

Blood Pressure Clinic – Wednesday, October 6 and 20, 10 a.m.-noon, Nursing Office.

Peripheral Neuropathy Group, Monday, October 19, 11 a.m.-noon, Gathering Place

Flu Shots – Wednesday, October 20, 9 a.m.-noon, Gathering Place.

What’s Hot? – Educational Seminar, Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m., Gathering Place.

Macular Degeneration Educational Seminar, Wednesday, October 27, 9:30 a.m., Gathering Place.

Feldenkrais Method, Thursday, October 28, 2-3:30p.m., Gathering Place.
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BLOOD DRIVE NEXT MONTH

The American Red Cross Fall Blood Drive in Fearrington will be held on Friday, November 5 from 9 a..m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Blood is in short supply in North Carolina this year, particularly because of hurricane-related injuries. Please help alleviate the shortage.

Please call Mary Stuneck at 542-9985 to reserve your time to donate.
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ENJOYING YOGA

Many yoga poses are about waking up your muscles as well as your senses and doing these poses early in the morning helps too! We do many of these on a regular basis in our Wednesday sessions, 8:15-9:30 a.m., along with strategies for energizing your breathing and hints for stretching and relaxation. Our classes emphasize individual attention in a friendly casual atmosphere in the Gathering Place. We are one of the oldest organizations in Fearrington, and we welcome anyone interested in learning more. Please call Laura Hyer, 545-9607, for more details.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB TO HEAR TALK BY MASSAGE THERAPIST

The Vegetarian Club will meet Wednesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place for dinner and a program. Scotty Young, a licensed massage therapist and body worker, will speak on Conscious Breathwork as a Tool for Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical Daily Well-Being. Scotty has worked in the Triangle since 1987, providing personally supportive massage therapy, structural integration and counseling. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Call Anna Louise Reynolds, 542-4697.
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HOSPITAL SEEKS BIBLIOPHILES FOR LENDING LIBRARY

Bibliophiles are needed to share their love of books with hospital patients. The UNC Hospitals Volunteer Association is recruiting people to serve one day a week delivering books and magazines to hospital patients. The association’s Lending Library has been responsible for the book cart and other library programs since 1953.

To volunteer or for additional information, phone Suzanne Ragan, UNC Hospitals Volunteer Services, at 966-0313.
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FHA NEWS

FALL YARD CLEANUP TO BE HELD OCTOBER 25-29

Our fall cleanup this year will be held Monday, October 25 through Friday, October 29. Leaves, brush and tree limbs (not over six feet in length) will be picked up along those roads that are mowed by FHA and Fitch Creations contractors. This includes Phases I-V, Weathersfield, the Woods and Bush Creek. Note that pickup will now include those roads still under the control of Fitch Creations.

All leaves must be in bags. All brush and limbs must be tied in bundles. No garbage. Residents should begin putting out their yard debris during the previous week, so that collections can begin on Monday.

To facilitate the tying, lay two six-foot pieces of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 inches apart before you start stacking the limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie the knot, you know the pile is too big and you should start another. – FHA Grounds and Facilities Committee, Steve Bodner, 545-2358
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SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 7 FHA BOARD MEETING

Financial Officer Richard Bird called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Resident Input

Bob Eby reported that the developers of MacGregor Downs have filed a proposal for a 180-home Planning Unit Development (PUD) called Booth Mountain Development. It would be located on 294 acres between Lystra and Jack Bennett roads with 2,200 feet of frontage on Jack Bennett. The project is scheduled for a public hearing before the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board on September 20. The developer estimates minimal impact to the county in traffic, schools and sewerage. Bob Eby concluded that the county needs to demand that the developers do more to protect Herndon Creek, size the effluent ponds, specify limits of nutrients in the effluent, improve existing roads and contribute addition payments for school construction beyond the current $1,500 per house. He requested that the board review the information and decide if and what actions to take.

Approval of Minutes

The July minutes were approved as posted.

Treasurer’s Report

Frank Chut reported we were over budget this month on expenses for the Gathering Place and grounds. He predicted that expenses for the Gathering Place will be over budget for the year, while grounds, safety and mowing combined will come within budget by the close of the year. The report was approved.

New Business

Steve Ruziecki has resigned as vice president. When a board member resigns during a term, the president appoints an interim replacement until an election is held. Anyone who would like to volunteer should contact Ken Richardson, nominating committee chair, or Jerry Gaudet, FHA president.

Frank reported that the Gathering Place has been running a deficit from 2000 to 2004. Frank moved for a new schedule of deposits and fees beginning January 1, 2005 as follows:

     Deposit against damages - increase from $50 to $75
     Regular meetings of Fearrington organizations for a half day or less:
          Large room - increase from $12 to $16
          Small room - increase from $8 to $11
     Regular meetings or an entire day, including the evening:
          Large room - increase from $36 to $48
          Small room - increase from $24 to $32
     Social events by Fearrington organizations/businesses - increase from $150 to $200
     Private parties given by Fearrington residents - in crease from $250 to $335
     Private use of the small room - increase from $100 to $133
     Exhibition fee - increase from $100 to $133
     There will continue to be no charge for the following:
          Memorial service for Fearrington resident
          First two exploratory meetings prior to establishment of a club/group.
     Organizations that rent the Gathering Place more than 45 times in 2005 will receive a 10% discount of their fees at the end of the year.

The motion was seconded and Richard Bird opened the floor for discussion. Bob Eby asked how much of the increase represents maintenance and how much represents future improvements. Frank Chut responded that capital improvements (such as new audio/visual equipment) have been budgeted separately. The proposed fees are intended to maintain the building; due to building age, maintenance costs are increasing. Evy Burrow asked how much had been spent up to now on maintenance and repairs. Frank responded that $6,000-$7,000 was spent for maintenance this year. Carol-Ann Greenslade asked if these fees factor in the additional new homes. Richard responded that additional homes bring additional revenue and additional usage. Bob Oram asked if Fearrington organizations have been contacted about the increases. Frank responded in the negative and said that the FHA’s responsibility is to maintain the building and keep the revenues in balance with increases needed. Frances Sherwin stated that in the past when FHA raised the dues, they gave the various service organizations advance notice and an opportunity to balance their budgets for the year. She suggested that this be done again.

Nancy Kern stated that the new fee schedule should be delayed until next September.

Anne Bigelow agreed that a meeting should be held with all organizational leaders. Al Lebeau moved to table the motion; the motion was carried.

Committee Reports

Covenant Issues – Anne Bigelow distributed a new form for the new covenant approvals.

County Liaison - Al Lebeau reported that the county commissioners have endorsed a proposed amendment to the State Constitution that will be on the ballot in November. The amendment allows local governments to issues self-financing bonds that would be used to pay for public improvements in partnership with private investments.

Clyde Harris has been appointed to the Planning Board to replace Gary Lucier, and the term of Public Works Director Steve Talbert will not be renewed. The state Board of Elections has authorized a revote on the Northwest Water District in November to address the urgent need for waterline service in that area. On the issue of the county sewer system, the commissioners are applying for grants to sponsor studies of the related problems and proposed recommendations.

(Click here to see complete County Liaison report)

FHA Office – Richard Bird reported that the deer committee report is now available for sale at the FHA office.

Grounds and Facilities – Steve Bodner reported that he has been working with the N.C. Department of Transportation on the issue of Fearrington roads and has received help from Rep. Joe Hackney to resurface some streets. DOT has begun this work and paving will occur this fall and next year.

Due to poor visibility at the intersection of Village Way and 15-501, Steve asked the DOT to put in additional lighting; the state refused due to costs. Steve suggested that the FHA could pay for the lights and then took his request to R.B. Fitch, who requested that the lighting be delayed until landscaping was completed. In the meantime, Steve has added reflectors outside the median.

Nancy Kern suggested that the island be painted with reflector paint. Steve will contact the state.

There are drainage problems at the Gathering Place kiosk and Steve will call for bids to address it. Bob Oram asked about the silt accumulation on the pond; Steve responded that he is still working on obtaining a response from the state on its financial responsibility.

Additional Resident Input

Marilyn Band stated that most residents filled out emergency information when they first moved to Fearrington. This information should be updated annually at the FHA office. Richard Bird said that Tom Hauck is working on this with the block captains.

Carol-Ann Greenslade reported difficulty turning out of Windstone onto Village Way due to a tree blocking visibility. Steve Bodner said he would check. Bill Kern also said that trimming of trees is needed.

Nancy Brewer read a letter from her neighbors requesting mowing along Windstone on the hillside above the ditch. Steve said he has discussed this with Nancy, and if she can demonstrate that this is FHA property it will be mowed. Richard asked that Nancy share her property survey for FHA review. (Note: Subsequently, the property survey revealed that the area in question is FHA property and Steve arranged for mowing.)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. – Janet Lorant, Secretary

(Complete minutes are available at the FHA Office and at www.fhafearrington.org/archives/Minutes2004/meetingarchive0904.htm)
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NOTICE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
THE BARN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2004 - 2 to 3 P.M.

SAMPLE BALLOT

One Vote Per Lot Owned

Other nominations may be made by petition signed by at least twenty (20) members of the Association, provided there is written permission from the nominee. The names of all nominees by petition must be received thirty (30) days before the Annual Meeting and will be printed on the Association ballot. Deliver petitions in a sealed envelope to the FHA Office, Attention: Nominating Committee.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF FHA BOARD AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES FOR 2005

President, Secretary (No candidates to date)

Tom Hauck – Vice President

Born in California and raised in California, Peru, Ethiopia and Lebanon, Tom graduated from St. Louis (Mo.) University in 1966 and immediately joined the Latin American/West Africa marketing department of Texaco Inc., retiring 31 years later in 1997. During those years, Tom and Marybeth and their three boys lived and worked in many of the capital cities of West and Southern Africa, Mexico, Chile and Peru, working in the French, Spanish or Portuguese languages. Texaco’s corporate structure included different companies in each of the countries and for 15 years Tom managed one or more of the companies. In 1997 the Hauck family moved to Florida, but became tired of golf and the lack of seasons and educational opportunities; they moved to Fearrington in 2001. Tom enjoys DILR, shared learning, Deep River Mediation as a mediator and work with the Community Energy Response Team program.

Robert Flower - Treasurer

Bob and his wife Joanne moved to Fearrington in April of 2004. They are from the Buffalo, N.Y., area and relocated to North Carolina to be closer to family in Chapel Hill. Bob and Joanne formerly lived in East Amherst, N.Y., where he retired from General Motors and Delphi after a 41-year career in Engineering and Management. Bob has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a certification in Strategic Business Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

In retirement, Bob has started a video company for production of school programs and family videos. His interests include computers, antique restoration, model trains, learning golf, travel and boating. He enjoys the Fearrington lifestyle and looks forward to meeting many more new friends here.

James Pomroy – Financial Officer

Jim graduated from Allegheny College with a B.A. in economics and Harvard Business School with an MBA in 1959. He served in management capacities from 1959 through 1985 at Colgate Palmolive, Ralston Purina, ITT, The Kitchens of Sara Lee and Iroquois Brands and in 1984-85 as chairman and CEO of Drake Bakeries. During this period, Jim spent five years as partner in the management consulting firm of Booz and Allen and Hamilton. From 1985 through 1999, he served as chairman and CEO of several companies including Everfresh Beverages, Sundor Brands and Rolling Rock Brewery. Since coming to Fearrington Village in 2000, Jim has been a board member of the Harmony Grits and a past president of Bulls and Bears. He currently serves as a member of the finance committee at Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village and a member of the board of directors at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

Edith Lange – Director, Gathering Place

Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Edith moved to Fearrington approximately four years ago from St. Augustine, Fla. after the death of her husband. She has two married sons and four grandchildren. In her “other life” she was a librarian at Sayville High School for 20 years and then worked part-time for 10 years as a reference librarian at the West Islip Public Library. She holds a B.A. in English from SUNY-Stony Brook, a master’s in library science from Pratt Institute and has done postgraduate work at Columbia University and the School of Interior Design. Since living in Fearrington, Edith has served on the board of Country House Group V for two years and served as treasurer for a year. She volunteers every other Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon as a receptionist at the Fearrington Cares office. Edith is a member of the Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Marathon Bridge, Democratic Club and the United Nations Association of the USA and takes classes and humanities seminars at UNC and Duke.

Dik Van Iten – Director, County Liaison

Dik is a native of Chicago and received his graduate education in Europe and the United States. Dik and his wife Helga are retired professors who have one child, a son, Heyo, who is also making his way as a professor. Much of Dik’s professional life has been devoted to college and university administration at Iowa State University, where he was deeply involved in program development and research advancement. Shortly after coming to Fearrington in 1996, he became active in the affairs of the Weathersfield Service Group and carried out a number of assignments for the FHA Board. His interest in serving as FHA County Liaison reflects his belief that our lovely village has an important leadership role to play in the increasingly dynamic life of Chatham County. He would very much like to be a continuing participant in the process.

Doris Dunlap – Nominating Committee

Doris is an artist whose work has been widely displayed in the United States, England and France. She was selected as one of seven women in Florida to be honored by having paintings displayed in the Capitol Rotunda in Tallahassee. Previously, Doris was a gallery owner and served as the art director for an art school in Pennsylvania, enrolling over 500 students each term. She also initiated a humanities program in a city school system. Doris is a member of the Episcopal Church and has served on several committees. Her community interests were primarily various cancer causes. She received her masters degree from Temple University and studied art in Europe during several summers. She enjoys swimming, traveling and bridge. She devotees a great deal of time to cancer causes and campaigns.

Bob Comey – Nominating Committee

Bob moved to Fearrington Village in January 1994 from New Jersey where he was an editor and reporter for two newspapers for 30-plus years. He has been active in Fearrington for the past 10 years and has been co-editor of the FHA Newsletter for the past seven years. He participated in development of the FHA web site and maintains the site’s “What’s New” section and a community e-mail network. Bob was secretary of the FHA Board in 1996 and 1997 and helped set up the FHA office.

Nominating Committee (3rd position) – No candidate to date
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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 and will edit the November issue.
The deadline for the November issue is Friday, October 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