FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

R. B. FITCH TO DONATE A NEW FEARRINGTON CARES OFFICE

Fearrington Cares is pleased to announce that R.B. Fitch has offered to build and donate an office building to Fearrington Cares. All Fearrington Cares will have to do is paint the inside, put in flooring and furnish the building.

Jon Conderet, our architect, has designed a building much like the Gathering Place. The building will house a nurse’s office, a general office and a reception room, as well as a multipurpose room and a good-sized room for equipment storage.

The building will be located at the western edge of the property behind the Gathering Place. Since the land is owned by the Fearrington Homeowners Association, it was necessary to obtain a lease agreement between the FHA and Fearrington Cares. The agreement is for 10 years and may be renewed for an additional 10 years. The agreement was signed by Gerald Gaudet, president of FHA and Mervin Shumate, president of Fearrington Cares. The FHA Board unanimously approved a resolution approving the lease agreement.

The area has been staked off, so that you can see where the building will be located. Keep watch as it progresses.

We are very fortunate to live in Fearrington Village and experience the generosity of R.B. Thanks, R.B.!
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THE UNITED WAY NEEDS YOUR HELP

Maybe it’s still buried in the desk, or perhaps in the To Do file, but more than 650 Fearrington residents haven’t returned their pledge or gift to the Chatham County United Way.

So important is this charity that committed Fearrington volunteers will reach out to their neighbors with a second-chance letter in the next few weeks. Please answer this call with a generous check that will allow United Way agencies to help the one out of three Chatham County residents who need their support.

The need is great; it is local; and our gifts help United Way agencies receive matching grants. One check helps 23 agencies fund more than 100 programs. Thank you, if you have responded; if not, the United Way still needs you. – Christie Austin (542-423) and Peg Perlman (545-9951), Fearrington Village 2004 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs
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FHA WELCOMES NEWCOMERS

Once each year the Fearrington Homeowners Association invites representatives of Fearrington organizations and clubs to a Newcomers Welcome Meeting so that our new residents can easily become aware of the many activities available to them in and around Fearrington.

This year the Newcomers Welcome Meeting will be between 2 and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 4 in the Gathering Place. All of the groups will have members available to discuss their activities.

There are over 45 clubs and organizations (listed in the 2004 Directory beginning on page 16) and over 120 new residents, so come neighbors.

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to call me (Tom Hauck at 542-5499) or the FHA president, Jerry Gaudet, at 545-0494.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTIONS

Reminders from the Chatham Unit of the League of Women Voters:

If you vote the “straight party ticket” on the ballot, you are not voting for a presidential choice (you must do this separately) and you are not voting in any of the judicial races or on the proposed constitutional amendments. Two seats are up for election to the state Supreme Court and three seats for the state Court of Appeals. Judicial candidates on the ballot do not have their party affiliations listed. You should have received a Judicial Voters Guide in the mail. It was published the state Board of Elections.

Take a picture ID to the polls. It is a requirement for early voting and may be a requirement on Election Day.

Early voting locations, dates and times in Chatham County have been posted on the FHA Bulletin Board. The information is also posted in the mail kiosks and the FHA office.

There is a sample ballot in the FHA office.
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FLAVORS OF FEARRINGTON IS COMING OFF THE PRESS

The long-awaited Flavors of Fearrington cookbook is about to be released. The date is Sunday, November 14. We will have a special event that day from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Barn to distribute the book and officially kick off sales for the holiday season. All who have purchased a pre-publication copy are encouraged to pick up your copy or copies then. Bring your friends. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate this great accomplishment by the Fearrington Village community.

The book would make a great gift to friends and family. It is much more than a cookbook. It tells all about this place, the land and those who lived here before us. It is a way to explain to your family why you live in Fearrington. It is an ideal holiday gift. There are over 250 great recipes in the book. Over 150 Fearrington residents participated in producing it.

By purchasing a book, you are assisting another important asset of our community – Fearrington Cares. All costs of producing the book have been paid through fundraising events over the last year. All receipts from sales go directly to Fearrington Cares.

The cookbook will be on sale on November 14 for $29. You can also purchase a book by contacting Fearrington Cares at 542-6877. The event on the 14th is open to the wider community beyond Fearrington. Bring your friends. Let us celebrate together and help a great cause. Aprons and coffee mugs will also be on sale.

– The Flavors of Fearrington Cookbook Committees
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

NOVEMBER EVENTS AT MCINTYRE’S

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

Thursday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. Open Mike Night, hosted by Peter Mock. Bring something you're working on or a favorite passage to read from.

Saturday, November 6, 11 a.m. Botanist Bobby J. Ward will discuss his latest book, The Plant Hunter's Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries.

Sunday, November 7, 2 p.m. Ellen Elizabeth Hunter reads from the third book in her North Carolina mystery series, Murder on the Ghost Walk.

Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m. Banjoist Bob Carlin reads and discusses his new book, String Bands in the North Carolina Piedmont.

Sunday, November 14, 2 p.m. Nancy Bartholomew launches her new mystery series with Stella, Get Your Gun.

Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m. Barbara Stone Perry will discuss her catalogue, North Carolina Pottery, The Collection of the Mint Museums. She is curator of decorative arts at The Mint Museums in Charlotte.

Saturday, November 20, 11 a.m. Historian James E. Crisp discusses his new book, Sleuthing the Alamo: Davy Crockett's Last Stand and Other Mysteries Of The Texas Revolution.

Sunday, November 21, 2 p.m. Silas House reads from his new novel, The Coal Tattoo.

Saturday, November 27, 11 a.m. Cookbook author Patricia Wells will share from her latest, The Provence Cookbook.
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ARTS & CRAFTS SPONSORS PROGRAM ON QUILTING

The art of quilting will be the subject of the Monday, November 1 meeting of Arts & Crafts, Etc. Our speaker, Sarah Porreca, will tell us about What's New in Quilting, describing recent innovations in techniques and illustrating the newest designs and fabrics. Ms. Porreca has been a professional quilter for 24 years and has been honored by the National American Quilting Society for outstanding teaching. She will have a selection of her beautiful quilts and wall hangings on exhibit.

We will welcome as our guests members of the Orange and Durham County Quilting Guild who will share their work with us. Members of Fearrington quilting groups will also display some of their quilting creations.

At this meeting members can make reservations for the Arts & Crafts, Etc/Women's Club Holiday Luncheon to be held at the Governors Club on Thursday, December 9, and sign up to participate in our annual Foster Children Project
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TOUR SPAIN WITH THE TRAVEL CLUB

On Wednesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, the Travel Club will present a slide show with cultural commentary by Meike and Martin Cryan. Their program will scan the exciting, culturally diverse, history-rich, dazzling cities like Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Toledo.

The speakers will touch upon the legacies of the Iberians, Greeks, Romans, Moors, Jews, Visigoths. and Christians. All Fearrington residents with an interest in travel and/or photography are invited to attend.

If you would tike to learn more about this long-established Fearrington activity, please contact Dick Harrington, Henry Castner, Lee Caldwell, Farrel Potts or Bob DeVido.
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THESPIANS OFFER THREE PLAYS

The Sunday, November 7 Thespians meeting will take place at the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m. Carl Berg will produce three short plays by David Ives - Sure Thing, starring Irwin Levy and Betty Sher; The Philadelphia, starring Eric and Barbara Goodman and Carl Berg, and Mere Mortals, starring Warren Howe, Walter Brent and Ray Mones.

Looking ahead to December 5, Carl Granath has written two more plays. To celebrate this event and the holiday season, producer Lenni Newman has suggested we come early, at 6:30 and bring our own picnic and beverage. Call Barbara Smith at 942-8627 to reserve and buy a ticket for $1.

The plays are: The Wrong Way, starring Ken and Joan Richardson and Three Moons of Mykonos, starring Alan Vesley, George Girton, Eric Goodman, Ivan Remnitz and Sherry Harris.

Questions? Call Carol Girton at 542-0992.
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CHAGALL ASSOCIATE TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Vivian Jacobson will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, November 9 meeting of the Fearrington Havurah. The meeting begins with refreshments in the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m., followed by the program at 8 p.m..

While working with Marc Chagall on a number of international projects during the later years of his life, Ms. Jacobson was able to gain a keen insight into the life and times of this remarkable artist. This will be her third presentation to the Fearrington Havurah and her topic will be Elvis and Chagall. Guests are welcome.
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GINNY GREGORY TO SPEAK AT GARDEN CLUB MEETING

The Fearrington Garden Club is pleased to welcome Ginny Gregory back for our last meeting of this year, on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Ginny will speak on garden design with references to the gardens within Fearrington. For those newcomers, Ginny worked as head horticulturist at Fearrington for 14 years helping to plan and plant many of the green spaces that brighten the Fearrington Inn and its gardens. She now has her own business, Beyond the Pail, and designs, lectures, demonstrates and consults. Come and enjoy her enthusiasm for gardening.

Please mark your calendars for April 30 and May 1 for the Fearrington Garden Tour. We are looking for volunteer gardens to showcase. Contact the Garden Club link at the FHA website or call Carol-Ann Greenslade for more information.

We welcome new members to expand our interests as a club. One-year membership dues are $10 per person. For more information, you can contact Larry Alperin , 545-9011 or Anna Lees Cobb., 545-9773.
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WOMEN'S CLUB CONTINUES UNC WOMEN AT WORK SERIES

The Fearrington Women's Club will meet on Wednesday, November 20 at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The program will be the second in this year's series, UNC Women at Work, Part II. Trudier Harris, J. Carlyle Sitterson Distinguished Professor of English, will be the speaker. Her topic will be From Life to Page: Writing About Strong Black Women and Being One.

Following the meeting, refreshments will be served.

Looking Ahead - Special Events

Thursday, November 11 - It's All About Fashion. Luncheon and fashions by Dillard’s, coordinated by Dorothy Alexander, The Gathering Place, 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome, $20. Proceeds benefit Chatham County charities. Reservation deadline: Friday, November 5. Contact: Nancy Cherniak, 542-2567

Thursday, December 9 - Members Only Holiday Celebration, Arts & Crafts and Fearrington Women's Club luncheon featuring a holiday feast and seasonal music. $25. Governors Club, 11:30 a.m. Firm reservation deadline: Friday, November 19. More information - Jean Green, 545-0941, or Betsy Stallard, 542-3926.
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AUCTION BENEFITS WILDLIFE CENTER

Piedmont Wildlife Center is holding its second annual Celebrate Wildlife! Benefit Auction at the Barn on Sunday, November 21 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Hundreds of items and services provided by artists and businesspeople will be auctioned, including a week in a villa in Tuscany and a weekend escape to Fancy Gap. Food, wine, and beer will be served.

There will be a silent and a live auction. The highlight of the live auction will be a painting by Thomas A. Bennett, artist in residence at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The center has already received a bid of $3,000 for the painting of a Great Horned Owl. It will be selling limited-edition prints, and guests may place orders at the auction.

Tickets for the auction are $15 in advance and $20 at the door (tickets include two drink coupons for guests over 21 years of age). Advance tickets may be purchased at www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org or by calling 968-8557.

The center is soliciting auction items, financial contributions and volunteers. For more information, call Sandy at 968-8557.
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FEARRINGTON WRITERS TO MEET

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Monday, November 22 from 1-3 p.m. Experienced scriveners as well as persons who are just thinking about writing are welcome to attend. The meeting will feature readings by Ana Traywick, Louis Combe, Margaret George, William Sommers and others.

For additional information about the Writers Group, contact Barry Reece at breece@mindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreenslade@nc.rr.com.
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NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY COURSE BEGINS IN JANUARY

Joe Burke, retired educator and native of Chatham County will be giving this class about our adopted state starting from before the Lost Colony to the present day. Joe has an inimitable style and humor to go with his vast store of knowledge of the subject.

The class will be held at the Gathering Place, on consecutive Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m., starting on January 6 and ending on March 10. The cost for the 10 sessions is $50, check payable to Joe Burke and mailed or delivered to Nancy and Bill Kern, 636 Spindlewood.

For information, please call Nancy and Bill at 542-7420 or e-mail them at nbkern@aol.com.
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VOTING REMINDERS FROM THE GOP CLUB

Tuesday, November 2 is almost here, and we encourage everyone to vote.

Those who wish to vote a straight Republican ticket, in Chatham County, must mark their ballot at least seven times. Marking your ballot for Straight Party Ticket does not include the president, the five judicial positions or the proposed constitutional amendments. (An article on the ballot structure appears on page 6). The October 27 Republican Club meeting was the final meeting for the year and the final meeting as officers for Tom Hauck, Gloria Lambert and Joyce Rawlings, whose two-year terms have expired.

If you need a ride to the polls, please call Tom Hauck at 542-5499. He can arrange a ride for you.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO MEET IN DECEMBER

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the next Fearrington Democratic Club meeting will take place on Monday, December 6, at 7:15 p.m. at The Gathering Place. This will be our final meeting of 2004. We will either rejoice or mourn (or a little of both)! We will also elect officers for the 2005-2006 club years. The meeting will be followed by a social time for “meeting and greeting” and extending holiday wishes. All Fearrington residents are invited to attend.
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BULLS & BEARS INVITE NEW MEMBERS

The Fearrington Bulls & Bears Investment Club is seeking new members.

The members of this partnership are residents of Fearrington who have joined together to invest in equity securities. With this group it has been possible to make investments that are more practical to undertake than those on an individual basis. The partnership purchases common stock and does not invest in mutual funds, options, bonds or derivatives. In 2003, our performance reflected an equity increase of 23+%.

Guests are encouraged to join us at the Gathering Place for one or more meetings, which are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month. Please call me if you need additional information. – David E. McGrain, President, 545-2039
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUT OF FEARRINGTON

CHATHAM LWV TO HEAR TALK ABOUT LIBRARY SERVICES

The Chatham Unit of the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham County has planned a meeting for Wednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at McIntyre’s. The subject is Library Services in Chatham County. We are very lucky to have Marjorie Hudson, president of the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library, as guest speaker.

While the resources and services of Chatham County libraries have grown, the facilities have not. With the potential growth in the Northeast Service Area of the county, which presently has no library service, it appears there should be an additional library. A new facility in the northeast would provide some relief to the Pittsboro Library. Also under consideration should be the expansion or relocation of the Pittsboro and the Wren Memorial Library in Siler City.

The meeting is open to everyone. Please bring your friends and neighbors. – Christine Farnan, Unit Chair, 545-0657
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COMMUNITY READ FEATURES AFGHAN NOVEL

This year's Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Community Read is the national bestseller, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The first Afghan novel to be written in English, The Kite Runner tells the story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant. Selected by an independent committee of readers, the book was specifically chosen for adult reading and for the possibility of community-wide celebration of another culture.

In addition to The Kite Runner, the library will have a selection of books on Afghan culture and on kites for a range of ages. The Kite Runner is about, among other things, the price of betrayal and the possibility of redemption, and the power of fathers over sons. The history and culture of Afghanistan underlie the personal story.

This year's Community Read will be co-sponsored by corporate partner McIntyre's Fine Books and community partner Chatham Arts.
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ART GALLERY FEATURES FEARRINGTON RESIDENT

The Chatham County Council on Aging will feature works of Louise Pagano from Monday, November 1 through Tuesday, November 30. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The public is invited.

Pagano’s professional background is in accounting and business administration. She took her first drawing class in 1990 from a fellow Fearrington artist, Jackie Hammer. After taking several classes in drawing, pastel and watercolor, she felt particularly drawn to pastel. Since then, she has expanded her efforts in designing and creating mosaic works. She is currently renewing her interest in working with stained glass.

She has participated in local exhibits, many of which have raised money to support local nonprofit agencies such as the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. A percentage of all sales during this showing will be donated to the Council on Aging and Chatham County Habitat for Humanity.
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MUSEUM DIRECTOR TO SHOW ARTWORKS

Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art invite you to visit the home of Dr. Lawrence Wheeler, director of the museum, to view his personal art collection. He selects paintings of regional interest, art photography and master prints by the likes of Robert Motherwell, Joseph Albers and Donald Sultan . The date is Thursday, November 4 between 6 and 8 p.m. Attendance is limited, so please call Claire Levitt at 542-4494 to join in and receive directions to his home.
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A TASTE OF CHATHAM BENEFITS SENIOR CITIZENS

The 11th annual A Taste of Chatham will be held Sunday, November 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Governors Club. The event, sponsored by the Chatham County Council on Aging, features dinner, dancing and a live auction. Chatham County Sheriff Richard Webster will be master of ceremonies.

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 27312. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. For more information, call Dina Reynolds at 542-4512.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OFFER PROGRAM ON ISLAM

Noted Islamic Studies scholar Carl W. Ernst will speak at the Pittsboro Memorial Library on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Ernst is the Zachary Smith Professor of Religious Studies at UNC and is the author of Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World. His book won international interest after the events of September 11, 2001. This program is free and open to the public.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY

The United Nations Association will meet on Wednesday, November 17 to hear Christopher Paine of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) discuss U.S. National Security Policy after the Election: Is There a Way Out from Endless War?

Based in Washington, D.C. NRDC is a leading environmental organization, working in such fields as clean air and energy, parks and wildlife and nuclear weapons and waste. Mr. Paine is a senior analyst in its Nuclear Program.

Long associated with Congressional and public efforts to end nuclear testing and production of weapon-usable nuclear materials, Mr. Paine has also served as a staff consultant on nuclear proliferation issues to Sen. Edward Kennedy and the House of Representatives, where he drafted the amendment that initiated the legislative effort that ultimately ended U.S. nuclear test explosions.

The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill from noon to 2:00 p.m. Reservations may be made by sending a $15 check payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Barbara Berke, 595B Fearrington Post. The reservations deadline is Friday, November 12. Questions? Call Barbara at 542-0319.
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UNC BASKETBALL COACH TO SPEAK T0 NEWCOMERS

The speaker for the November luncheon of the Chapel Hill Newcomers Men’s Group will be Coach Sylvia Hatchell, who will be starting her 19th season as coach of the UNC women’s basketball team.

Her head-coaching career began in 1976 at Francis Marion College where in 11 seasons she compiled a remarkable 272-80 record. Under her direction, the Lady Tar Heels have won a national championship, four ACC titles, back-to-back 30-win seasons, claimed four ACC player-of-the-year and four ACC rookie-of-the year honors

The group will meet on Friday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. All Fearrington residents who are members of the Chapel Hill Newcomers or are Newcomers alumni are welcome. Advance cost of the soup ’n salad buffet is $11. Please RSVP to Warren Wagner (542-6043), by Saturday, November 13. Checks should be payable to Warren and mailed to him at 141 Fearrington Post. If you pay at the door, bring $12.
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AAUW TO HEAR TALK ABOUT UNC ARTS

The American Association of University Women will meet on Saturday, November 20 at Binkley Baptist Church on Willow Drive in Chapel Hill. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation. At 10 a.m., Steven Allred, University of North Carolina’s executive associate provost, will discuss the new arts common and the future of the arts and cultural scene at UNC-Chapel Hill.

AAUW members and guests are cordially invited to join us for this most interesting and informative meeting. New members and guests should please contact Clara Allen, membership vice president at 542-1588, informing her of your attendance. If you have questions about AAUW please contact Jean Green, president, at 545-0941.
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JOIN US FOR A BOOK SIGNING/READING

Enid and Murry Handler invite fellow Fearrington residents to come hear their son read from his widely acclaimed book, Twitch and Shout: A Touretter's Tale. The memoir describing Lowell Handler’s life journey with Tourette syndrome is the first to be written by someone with the unusual disorder. The book signing will be Friday, November 26 at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookstore on 9th Street, Durham.
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FEARRINGTON RAISES $14,000+ FOR ALS

With Judy Ising as our focus, Fearrington raised more than $14,000 for the local Jim “Catfish” Hunter chapter of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In total, more than $111,000 was raised by local groups.

Despite the brisk autumn morning on Saturday, October 16, red T-shirts with black cows peppered the North Carolina State Centennial Campus. Close to 1,000 folks participated in the Walk to D’Feet ALS, as more than 50 Fearrington friends and 18-plus relatives of Judy’s traveled to Raleigh to join in the Triangle event.

Judy and her husband Paul live at 808 Brookfield. Judy was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease in June 2003. Since that time Fearrington folks have contributed their time, their money and their meals to help.

For the walk, Ruth and John Leopold distributed sponsor envelopes, handed out T-shirts, had waivers signed and generally kept the ball rolling. Earlier this year, Bob and Sandy Holton hosted a cocktail party at the Carolina Club to kick off the campaign. During the summer and fall, Barbara Schmidt collected money from the Newman Center congregation. Barbra Carson and Jean Hjelle captained other aspects of the event.

At the walk, Ruth Leopold, David Ayres and Paul Ising sang. Not surprisingly, Judy’s Team won the award for the best-designed T-shirt. R.B. Fitch contributed 60 Judy’s Team T-shirts, with the rest a gift from an anonymous donor.

Thanks to all of you who participated in person or with your gifts in the Walk to D’Feet ALS. – Ruth and John Leopold, Barbra Carson, Barbara Schmidt, Bob and Sandy Holton and Jean Hjelle.
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BARR TO APPEAR IN NEW ISRAELI PLAY

Fearrington resident Bob Barr will appear in The Fist, one of four staged readings to be presented at five venues throughout the Triangle. The Fist, by Misha Shulman, is a new Israeli play about a mature Israeli army officer who refuses to serve his military duty in the occupied territories, spurring a three-generational family struggle about what it means to serve and protect. When is conscientious objection justifiable?

Readings will be given Sunday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Beth Meyer Synagogue, Raleigh; Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Freeman Center for Jewish Life, Duke University, and Sunday, November 21 at 1:30 p. m at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham.

The other three plays are Hard Love by Motti Lerner, Women's Minyan by Naomi Ragen and Masked Faces by Ilan Hatzor.

For information and reservations, call 990-1994 or e-mail dgilboa@theatreor.org or purchase tickets on line at www.theatreor.org.

Tickets are $10 for adults.
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HELPING WITH THE ENERGY CRISIS

Recycling newspapers, glass, cans and other items makes economic sense and ecological sense. The basic rationale for recycling has not changed over the years. The recycling process saves many barrels of fossil fuel necessary to make new containers. Although our nation is facing an energy crisis, some people continue to send their recyclables to the landfill.

What difference does it make? In just one category, newsprint, the volume of waste is staggering. If you receive one daily paper, The News & Observer for example, the weekly total of newsprint is about 730 pages. Over a period of one year, the total newsprint is about 38,000 pages. When you add the newspaper inserts, which can also be recycled, the volume of recyclable paper greatly increases.

Some newsprint (a Lowes flier, for example) arrives in our mailboxes. Please take these items home and put them with your newspapers on Wednesday morning. If you do not subscribe to the waste removal service offered by Chatham Disposal, please take your newsprint and other recyclables to the Cole Park or Pittsboro collection centers. For more information on the Wednesday morning pickup service, see page 14 of the FHA Directory or contact breece@mindspring.com. -- Barry Reece
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAX ASSISTANCE

A number of Fearringtonians assist elderly and moderate-income taxpayers to complete and file their tax returns. The program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), is sponsored by the IRS and run by the Orange County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. We work from February through April 15, and required training will be held the first week of January. While volunteers are also needed for Orange County sites, a group of Chatham County volunteers who work at the sites in Pittsboro and Siler City is looking for a few more volunteers. It’s fun (true) and a great way to help our neighbors in the county. For more information, call Mike Cotter at 542-4414 or Reece Jones at 542-1598.
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

BELL RINGERS UNITE!

It is time for Fearrington to help the Salvation Army bring Christmas cheer to Chatham County residents who need our help. You may sit or stand to ring the bell at Lowes at Chatham Crossing, encouraging shoppers to contribute to this special cause.

We will be there every day beginning Thanksgiving week and ending Christmas Eve. Sign up for a two-hour donation of time whenever it is convenient for you. It's fun and it's rewarding. Last year, we raised over $8,500. Can we top that in 2004?

Please call Anne or Jim Kirkhoff (542-4390), and they will arrange a time that fits your schedule.
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’TIS THE SEASON TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

Get into the spirit of Christmas by providing an older adult in need with a memorable and happy holiday. The Chatham County Council on Aging invites you to participate in the ninth annual Angel Tree program.

To participate, stop by the senior center on Highway 87 in Pittsboro to select your angel. Each angel represents an older adult in need. On the back of the card will be a short list of the most needed items of a Chatham County older adult. Your kindness could provide senior neighbors with a Christmas that they otherwise would not have.

Angel cards can be selected from the Angel Tree at the Council on Aging beginning Friday, November 5. All gifts must be delivered to the council or the adults by Friday, December 10.

There also are opportunities to participate in door-to-door Christmas caroling December 6 through December 12. To spread holiday joy and song, call Phyllis Reid at 542-4512 by Tuesday, November 9 to sign up.

Your help in restoring the council’s food bank will assist older adults in need during the holidays, as well as during emergencies. Bring non-perishable food to the council. For more information, call the council.
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WEATHERSFIELD HOLIDAY PARTY

The annual Weathersfield Holiday Party will be held Friday, December 3 at the Gathering Place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please note the date on your calendars as you will not want to miss this opportunity to gather with your friends and neighbors for this always festive and entertaining event. Watch for a flyer at your door early in November. If you have questions, please call Vera Graye, 542-9888.
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BUSH CREEK RESIDENTS PLAN HOLIDAY PARTY

The Bush Creek Holiday Party will be held in the Gathering Place on Saturday, December 4 beginning at 6 p.m. Hold the date and look for the invitations which should be in your baskets during the first week in November. Bush Creek is growing and this will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with new neighbors and old friends. Questions? Call Judie Burke, 542-1701.
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‘LIGHT A LUMINARY’

Save the date of December 10 and watch for a flyer which will be delivered to your door shortly. The Ronald McDonald House fundraiser is starting a new tradition. Instead of purchasing luminaries to line your walks, this year we will illuminate the village. On Friday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., Fearrington Village will be lined with luminaries. In addition, there will be music on the green. It will be a festive event providing the opportunity for all of us to join and greet our neighbors.

As we celebrate the holidays, we will be giving financial aid to the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. A tax-deductible donation of $15 is suggested, though any amount, more or less, will be gratefully appreciated. Your flyer will show where to send your money. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home and comfort to families who are in Chapel Hill because they have seriously ill or injured children in the hospital. A small staff and lots of volunteers supply this wonderful service. Donations make up a very large portion of the Ronald McDonald income.

All the information you will need to be a part of this will be detailed in your flyer. Meanwhile, put December 10 on your calendar. If you have questions or would like to help, call Dody Tredinnick at 545-2058.
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UNC ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY

The Fearrington Village Carolina Club will hold its holiday party on Wednesday, December 15 at the home of Farrel and Welshie Potts. Details will be sent by e-mail and postcards. UNC newcomers to Fearrington are most welcome. Any questions, call Philip Cree, 545-9794, or Kurt Muller, 545-0609
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FHA NEWS

NOTICE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

THE BARN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2004
2:00 to 3:00 PM

UPDATED SAMPLE BALLOT

One Vote Per Lot Owned

Biographies of FHA Board and Nominating Committee Candidates for 2005

Tom Hauck — President

His biography appeared in the October Newsletter as the nominee for vice president.

Drew Bratton – Vice President

Drew and his wife Mary moved to Fearrington Village six years ago from Toledo, Ohio. After spending 22 winters in cold and windy Ohio, it was wonderful to move south to live year-round in Fearrington.

Drew holds a degree in business administration; he completed additional graduate work in marketing and finance. Drew spent 38 years with a large multi-national packaging company, Owens-Brockway. Professional experiences were in the Glass Container Division and the Plastic Products Division. His professional career took him to the East Coast, with time spent in Boston, New Jersey, upper New York State, Connecticut and seven years in the Chrysler Building in Manhattan.

He then worked around the world with emerging as well as mature businesses for 22 years in 25 different countries on six continents. On one of his assignments, he was marketing and national sales manager for the largest plastics packaging manufacturer in Mexico. His business specialty was marketing, with emphasis on long range planning, profit and loss, training, and new product introductions. Recently, he has run a multi-million dollar export business from his virtual office in Fearrington.

Since coming to Fearrington, Drew has been on the Strategic Planning Committee and has been active in several reading mentoring programs at Pittsboro Elementary and Silk Hope Elementary schools. He is an avid cyclist and participates weekly with the Fearrington Cyclists. He enjoys classical music performances, classes at DILR and Elder- hostelling. He and Mary have two daughters, both married and living in Texas, and three grandson

Joe Lyons – Nominating Committee

Joe was born and raised in Pennsylvania. His working experience was almost entirely in the academic area. He earned his B.A. degree from LaSalle University, his M.A. from Temple University and his Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa. His major field of study was English Literature and Applied Linguistics. He worked as both a teacher and an administrator. He taught and managed at a private educational institution – The Reading Laboratory – in Philadelphia from 1966 to 1969 and

He taught English Literature and Developmental reading at the University of Ottawa from 1969 to 1972.

He also held different academic positions at St. Lawrence College, Ontario: English professor from 1972 to 1983; chairman, Developmental Education, from 1983 to 1987; Dean of Developmental and Continuing Education, 1987 to 1989. He was then recruited to serve as Head of Academic Studies at Dubai Women's College in the United Arab Emirates from 1989 to 1992 and as Head of English at the U.A.E. University from 1992 to 1996.

In June 1996, he moved with his wife, Diane, to Fearrington. In retirement, he is still teaching and taking Shared Learning courses in Chapel Hill and doing consulting work for the Ministry of Higher Education in the U.A.E. For relaxation he plays golf, reads and volunteers for different charities.
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SUMMARY OF THE FHA BOARD’S OCTOBER 5 MEETING

President Jerry Gaudet called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was approved.

Evy Barrow asked the status of the proposed increase in Gathering Place fees discussed at the last meeting. Frank said the increases have been postponed until next year and will be discussed with Fearrington organizations.

Announcements

Tom Hauck will replace Steve Ruziecki as vice president for the remainder of 2004.

Fearrington property owners that abut the proposed Briar Chapel development met on the issue of construction of a barrier fence between their properties; there seemed to be consensus that a barrier fence of greenery would meet with approval.

Election of Officers for 2005

The ballot is posted in the kiosks and has been published in the October Newsletter. The annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday November 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Barn. The election of officers and directors of FHA will be from 2 to 3 p.m.

Old Business

Evy Barrow read a statement from the Long-Range Planning Committee:

“In May, the Long-Range Planning Committee, which is advisory to the FHA Board, submitted a report to the community, detailing the possibility of involuntary annexation and the alternative of incorporation. An Ad Hoc Committee was appointed to organize this information so the Board could present the pros and cons of the issue to the community. To date, as far as we know, the Ad Hoc Committee has made little or no progress. We are deeply concerned because once annexation has been initiated, incorporation is no longer an option and control of perimeter development will be out of our hands. Incorporation is a lengthy political process and time is not on our side. As Long-Range Planning members, we wish to know the status of the Ad Hoc Committee’s work.

Evy stated that she was also asked by Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities to read the following statement on incorporation.

“As CCEC (Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities) has become more and more involved with the rapid rate of growth/density in Chatham County – particularly in this northeastern part of the county – we believe the open discussion of Incorporation is an issue whose time has come. Incorporation has been on the table for several years, and in the not too distant past, some 12-14 years ago. It has been in several special committees studying many long-term issues, as well as some committed to just Incorporation and the exploration of its pros and cons.

“It is a two-sided sword. We are becoming more concerned about the issues of annexation, which leads directly to the discussion of protection for Fearrington. It is conceivable that had the residents here chosen Incorporation years ago, we would have been protected by about a mile buffer around us and would not be as concerned about the growth right outside our doors.

“If the Fearrington community should decide to go in that direction in the future, it is our opinion that the open discussions with the community have to begin now. It would take many years to explore the necessary steps to the goal and the process itself would take a long time.

“Briar Chapel (if it is approved) will come to buildout in 8-10 years and with a population of some 7,000 people, could eventually become a municipality. (They would be as large, if not larger, than all of Pittsboro and Siler City combined.) Why would they not want to add us to the mix?

“We urge the FHA to bring the issue of Incorporation before the entire community in a careful, well-planned, open, democratic manner. It is the voices of the community that can best make the decision for themselves. If they choose to go forward, so be it. If they choose not, at least they have had their say. If CCEC can be of support to the Board, we will extend our best efforts.”

Sincerely, Bob Eby (19 E. Madison), Loyse Hurley (16 Matchwood), Rita Spina (12 Matchwood)

Jerry responded that the Ad Hoc Committee has had two meetings; progress was delayed due to the resignation of Steve Ruziecki. A meeting is scheduled this Thursday (October 7) to arrive at goals and objectives. Evy stated that this work has already been done by the Long-Range Planning committee. Tom Hauck stated that he will act to move the group forward.

Committee Reports

Gathering Place. Director Tom Hauck announced 72 reservations in the Gathering Place for the month of October. He thanked Don George, who has helped to maintain the building. He reported that lifesavers cards in red plastic holders were distributed to all Fearrington residents; the cards should be completed and placed on household refrigerators. In an emergency, first responders will look for this information. If anyone needs a holder, contact the FHA office. Jerry Gaudet announced that Edith Lange will replace Tom as Gathering Place director. Tom is moving to the vice president position.

Grounds and Facilities. Director Steve Bodner stated that the state Department of Transportation is completing contracts to resurface specified Fearrington roads. Steve has been in contact with them regarding destruction of FHA grounds during preparations for the procedures, but it appears that FHA will have to pay for repairs. DOT has agreed that it is responsible for silt in the Beechmast pond and will pay for dredging; Hugh Knapp has volunteered to arrange for the contract. Steve is planning for repair of a drainage problem in the parking lot of the Gathering Place.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. – Janet Lorant, Secretary

Complete minutes are available at the FHA Office and www.fhafearrington.org
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DEBIT THE DUES

As the time nears for you to pay your annual Fearrington Homeowners Association dues, the FHA urges you to consider having your dues paid via the bank debit system. This is an easy payment method that assures a timely payment of your dues without you having to remember to write and mail a check.

It is simple to sign up. Just fill out the information form that you can obtain by clicking here, attach a voided check, and deliver or mail it to the FHA Office. The mailing address is 26 Fearrington Post. Alternatively, you may drop it off in the FHA Office any weekday morning when the office is open or drop it in the FHA box in the Gathering Place kiosk.

We must receive your request by December 31, 2004 in order to have it effective for your 2005 dues.

Your account will be debited for the 2005 annual dues on or after January 6, 2005. Once the FHA Board has approved the dues for 2005, you will be notified in mid-December of the exact amount for 2005.

If you have signed up and had the dues automatically debited in previous years, you do not need to do so again unless you have changed your bank or your account number has changed in the course of the last year. If it has, please complete and return this form with the new information, so we don't have any problems effecting the collection.

If you have any questions about this procedure, please contact Richard Bird 545-9413.
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FHA MEETING UPDATES

Tuesday, November 4: Newcomers Welcome Meeting, Gathering Place, 2-3:30 p.m. New residents are invited to attend and become acquainted with the various Fearrington clubs and organizations.

Thursday, November 4, Monthly Board Meeting, Gathering Place, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 14: Annual General Meeting, Barn. Voting for next year’s board, 2-3 p.m.; annual meeting, 3-4 p.m. Board members’ annual reports will be available to all attendees at the meeting. Board members will only give short synopses of their reports; full written reports will be available. The proposed budget for 2005 will also be presented. Comments from the floor are invited.

Tuesday, December 7: Monthly Board Meeting, 7 :00 p.m.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 545-0494. – Jerry Gaudet, FHA President.
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FHA SEEKS TO FILL COUNTY LIAISON POST

Al Lebeau, as the FHA's liaison to Chatham County, has done an outstanding job in gathering information from newspapers, attending governmental meetings, consulting many other resources and presenting this valuable information to the FHA Board and the community monthly.

Chatham County is facing growth and potential legislation that could adversely affect Fearrington and its positive influence in the county. Excessive traffic and a suburban rather than a rural appearance may take their toll over the next 20 years. This is the Nominating Committee's concern and the reason for us to continue focusing on the County Liaison position. One of our major contributions to the county is volunteering. This could disappear and Chatham County would be the loser.

If you have the interest and skills to apply for this position, please call me at 542-2313, and I will arrange a meeting with you and Al to learn more about this most important two-year position., Thank you for your consideration. – Ken Richardson, Chairman, Nominating Committee
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FHA BOARD SECRETARY NAMED

Maggie Frantz has agreed to serve as the board secretary. The outgoing secretary, Janet Lorant, will be training Maggie before she leaves the board. Maggie is a longtime Fearringtonian, and we look forward to working with her in this important function. – Jerry Gaudet, FHA President
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THE FHA OFFICE IS HERE TO SERVE YOU

Need photocopies? Want to send or receive a fax? Need information about life in Fearrington?

Try the conveniently located FHA Office in the rear of the Gathering Place, where friendly dedicated volunteers are on hand to provide those services – and many others.

The office can provide photocopies in various sizes on different colors and weights of paper in any quantity required. The office is also equipped to enlarge and reduce documents.

The charge for basic copying is 5 cents per sheet for 8_ by 11 or 8_ by 14-inch sheets (legal size). The larger manuscript size, 11 by 17 inches, is priced at 10 cents a sheet, as is colored paper.

Faxes are sent and received for any resident. Incoming faxes cost 50 cents per page while outgoing faxes cost $1 a page if they are local and $1.50 per page is they are long-distance. International outgoing faxes are charged a higher fee. The office also can laminate wallet-size documents, such as Social Security cards, for 50 cents each.

The office also has available approved vendor lists, local maps and special publications of interest to Fearringtonians – all for nominal fees

In response to telephone or e-mail inquiries or actual office visits, the volunteer personnel provide all sorts of information to residents, and especially to the newer arrivals, on a wide range of subjects dealing with life in Fearrington.

The office also acts as the custodian of all of the covenants that apply to the various Fearrington sections and provides emergency contact forms and a list of tools and equipment available in an emergency.

Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, with the exception of major holidays.

Stop in and try our services!
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

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

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

Caregiver Support Group, Tuesday, November 2, 10 a.m., Fearrington Cares Office, Gathering Place. New members welcome.

Blood Pressure Clinic, Wednesday, November 3 and 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Nursing Office

Osteoporosis Seminar, Wednesday, November 17, 7 p.m., Gathering Place
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BE SURE TO FILL OUT LIFE SAVER’S CARDS

This is a reminder that the block captains delivered a red plastic sleeve, two blank Life Saver’s Cards and an emergency preparation booklet with the September Newsletter.

If you must call for emergency help, after they enter your house, the Chatham County emergency first responders and the First Health ambulance drivers will look on the outside of your refrigerator for the red plastic sleeve with the emergency information.

If you did not notice or receive the sleeve, information cards or booklet, some remain at the FHA office. The Fearrington Cares office has sleeves and cards and Nurse Coordinator Joyce Baird can help you complete the card. You may stop by and ask for them.

Seconds count in an emergency, and you can help the first responders save your life by completing the cards and placing them on your refrigerator.
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HELP BOOST BLOOD SUPPLIES

The American Red Cross Fall Blood Drive, sponsored by Fearrington Cares, 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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YOU CAN PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS

The next medical education seminar sponsored by Fearrington Cares is on Wednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The subject is Osteoporosis. The presenter will be Sangini Rane from the Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness Center. The program will consist of an informative, educational, 30-minute PowerPoint presentation outlining the epidemiology, causes of, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.

Mark your calendar. Remember, strong bones, stay tall.
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VEGETARIANS TO PRESENT FELDENKREIS PROGRAM

Certified Feldenkrais practioners Joe Strain and Betty Akiba will present a program to the Vegetarian Club on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The Feldenkrais Method uses simple movement sequences to help people of all levels of fitness to move with greater ease and comfort

in all activities of their daily lives. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Call Anna Louise Reynolds at 542-4697.
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CENTERING AND GROUNDING WITH YOGA

Author M. J. Ryan (Trusting Yourself) says, in part … “To refocus your energy, imagine your feet have roots, like a tree. When you’re centered and grounded you can’t be knocked over by life.” Yoga can help you with this process while at the same time help you recharge.

Come and spend time with us every Wednesday, 8:15-9:30 a.m. at the Gathering Place and learn some of these techniques. After only a brief session, you’ll find your mind will be clear and you’ll approach the rest of the day in a completely different way. Our professional instructor is skilled at working with participants of all ages and levels of experience. We always welcome newcomers.

For more details, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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MUSIC AT FEARRINGTON

DUO TO PERFORM FOR CONCERT SERIES

Two of North Carolina's most accomplished musicians, Jonathan Kramer and John Ruggero, will play for the Fearrington Concert Series on Sunday, Nov. 21.

Jonathan Kramer, cellist, is associate director of the Music Department at NC State University and adjunct professor of ethnomusicology at Duke University. Dr Kramer holds advanced degrees from Duke and Union Institute. He has performed all over the world, including at the Spoleto Festival and with the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras. Recently, he moderated the Pedagogy Panel at the American Cello Congress.John Ruggero, pianist, is a graduate of Duke and holds a graduate degree from the Juilliard School. He is widely known for ensemble performances with many of the finest musicians in North Carolina. Mr. Ruggero has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the North Carolina Symphony. His work with advanced piano students is well known. His students have been winners in many national and international competitions.

The concert will take place at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place. The series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concert, seats available, by arriving at the Gathering Place shortly before 3 pm. The charge is $12 per person. – Anne and Larry Botto
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HARMONY GRITS NEWS

The Harmony Grits, Fearringtron’s lively men’s singing chorus, is in top shape with Director Matt Fry’s strong professional leadership. Following several concerts outside Fearrington, the Grits will join with the Village Voices at Fearrington’s annual holiday concert on Thursday, December 9 in the Barn.

The Grits have never sounded better and all Fearrington men who love to sing are invited to stop by and listen as we rehearse each Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Gathering Place. For membership information, call Bob Bogle at 545 3027.
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

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

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

Layout Editor
Bill Schneerer

Directory Editors

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

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

Bob Comey edited this issue. Mary Hammond will edit the December issue.The deadline for the December issue is Monday, November 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