FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

THE EASTER BUNNY IS ON HIS WAY!

Its almost Easter Bunny time, so mark your calendars!

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the playground(near the tennis courts).All children 8 and under are invited to bring a basket and search for Easter eggs and enjoy refreshments.Mr. Easter Bunny will pose for pictures and chat with the guests. Children over the age of 8 are cordially invited to meet at the playground at 12:30 to help hide the eggs.Grandparents, parents and guests are all welcome.In case of inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the Barn.

Questions? Call Cynthia Jones, 545-9660.
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FHA TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING ON MARCH 17

The FHA Board is pleased to announce that the Annexation Incorporation Committee (ANINC) will present its findings at the Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 17 at the Gathering Place at 7 p.m.

The committee is chaired by Bill Sommers and members are Bob DeVido, Steve Fairchild, Bob Goetz, Tom Hauck, Marilyn Koplik, Bob Steen and John Wait.

ANINC has completed a thorough review of Fearringtons situation in relation to community annexations by municipalities in the greater Fearrington area, as well as incorporation issues, and will report its findings.

If you have any questions regarding these two intertwined and sometimes-contentious subjects, please come to hear the facts and have them explained.
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CAN YOU SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY?

Please share your experiences and talents with your fellow Fearrington Village residents. We need you!

Keep Fearrington strong by considering a term on the FHA Management Team.

The following two-year opportunities will be available on the FHA Board next year.

Vice President in 2006 and President in 2007, replacing Drew Bratton

Responsibilities as vice president include filling in for the president; attending board and Executive Committee meetings; overseeing the FHA office; serving various committees, including Long-Range Planning, Covenant Enforcement and Communications.

Responsibilities as president include presiding at board and Executive Committee meetings; preparing meeting agendas, and acting as FHA liaison to R.B. Fitch.

Secretary, replacing Maggie Franz

Responsibilities include attending monthly board meetings and informal sessions (usually two a month); recording minutes of monthly and special public meetings and arranging for their distribution; submitting a summary of the minutes to the Newsletter monthly; handling official correspondence, and a number of duties related to the annual meeting.

Director, Grounds and Facilities, replacing Ron Boyington

Responsibilities include upkeep and improvements of Village common grounds and roadways; kiosk and playground maintenance; snow and ice removal from kiosks and Gathering Place.

Director, Community Affairs, replacing Cynthia Jones

Responsibilities include annual distribution of FHA Directory and Newsletters by Area/Block Captains; communicating news of Village events or accidents to residents.

Director at Large, replacing Bob Oram

Responsibilities include maintenance of past covenant concerns and decisions; dealing with current covenant concerns, and serving as a resource to neighborhood Covenant Committee chairs.

In addition to the above positions, we are looking for an Assistant Secretary to fill in for the Secretary on occasion. This would not be a board position.

If you would like to be considered for one of these positions (or can recommend someone), please call Ken Richardson, Nominating Committee chair, at 542-2313 or e-mail him at krichardson11ATnc.rr.com.
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WHATS GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MARCH EVENTS AT MCINTYRES

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

Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m. Novelist Elizabeth Flock reads from her new novel, Me and Emma. Garnering comparisons to The Lovely Bones and The Secret Life of Bees, the book tells the story of 8-year-old Carrie Parker, a precocious child who keeps her greatest treasure an exotic stamp collection secreted in her hot attic bedroom.

Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m. Author Nicholas Delbanco reads from his latest novel, The Vagabonds, a novel about a family with a mysterious inheritance and a secret tie to history.

Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m. Dr. Mel Levine discusses his latest work, Ready or Not, Here Life Comes, an insightful, wise, and compassionate book that is a powerful commentary on our times and a one that can help adolescents and startup adults spring from the starting gate of adulthood. Dr. Levine is a professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School and director of its Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning.
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VISIT COLONIAL MEXICO WITH THE TRAVEL CLUB

Join Welshie and Farrel Potts as they travel by air, bus and auto on their maiden trip to Mexico from the archaeological riches of Oaxaca to the indigenous tribes of mountainous Chiapas, to "gringo"-flavored San Miguel, and historic Guanajuato. Enjoy pictures and stories of places and people they encounter.

All interested residents are invited to this Travel Club meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
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TENNIS BOARD SCHEDULES ANNUAL MEETING

The Executive Board of the Fearrington Tennis Association announces that the annual meeting will be held on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Gathering Place. At that time, the results of the recent election to replace retiring board members will be announced. Recently, all members of the FTA were mailed ballots that may be returned at the annual meeting. Retiring board members are Al Perlman and Cleta Howell.

The board has also announced the annual clean-up day for the tennis court area will be Saturday, March 12, weather permitting.All active FTA members are asked to keep this date in mind.

Further, the board has approved a program to encourage new membership. Every Saturday morning in April, all residents of Fearrington, members or not, are invited to participate in the regular open tennis held every Saturday morning at 9.a.m. If you have any questions or are interested in knowing more about FTA activities, please call Ed Bonahue at 545-9053.
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THESPIANS OFFER THREE COMEDIES

The next Thespians meeting will be on Sunday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Elaine and Gene Landriau will produce three short one-act comedies, starring Zina Quinn and Erwin Levy, Elaine and Gene Landriau and Ruth Leopold and David Ayres. All Fearringtonians are invited. Questions? Call Carol Girton at 542-0992.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR AT ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC

Arts & Crafts, Etc is proud to welcome the Northwood High School combined departments of Art, Drama and Dance at the Monday, March 7 meeting, at l:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The students will present selections from their spring production of The Sound of Music. Please join us to hear several excerpts from the musical version of the Von Trapp family that was a major stage production and then an award-winning movie.

Arts & Crafts is planning a spring trip to Charlotte on Thursday, April 7. The trip will include visits to the Charlotte Museum of History, both Mint Museums and lunch at Frankie's Italian Grille. Cost for the trip is $50 a person. This includes the bus, lunch with all tips and gratuities and admittance fees to the museums. We ask that you make your reservations as soon as possible.

For more information, call Renee Luberoff at 545-0692 or Nancy Oram at 542-2662. Reservations will also be accepted at the March 7 meeting
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CARL RODEMANN TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Carl Rodemann, a 16-year resident of Fearrington Village, will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, March 8. His topic will be Gems of Modern Architecture. Carl is an author and an amateur sculptor and has traveled extensively.

An interest in architecture led him to focus during the last decade on great modern architecture and its creators. He has studied the outstanding buildings and has learned many "behind the scenes" stories, so that his presentation should make for an interesting evening.

The meeting will begin with refreshments at 7:30p.m. at the Gathering Place, followed by the program at 8:00. Guests are always welcome.
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FEARRINGTON CATHOLICS NEWS

On Saturday, March 12, the annual St. Patricks Day Party will be at the Gathering Place from 5 to 7p.m.There will be beautiful hors doeuvres, beer, wine and soda. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for non-members. Please make checks payable to Fearrington Catholics and drop them in the Fearrington Cares box at the Gathering Place kiosk. This is always a great party. Reservations are limited and must be in by Friday, March 4. Please join us!! For questions, call the Doyles at 542-0271 or Janet Reilly at 542-5893.

We are very fortunate to have Father Michael Clay speak to us on the Liturgy. He will be at the Gathering Place on Thursday, March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Father Clay is Director of Vocations and Seminarian Formation for the Diocese of Raleigh. He is also the former pastor of St. Thomas More Church. There will be no charge, and all members and friends are invited to attend.

Our annual Durham Bulls outing will be on Monday, May 6. The Bulls will be playing the Ottawa Lynx. Admission is $7, payable before Sunday, April 10 to J. Browne. Any questions, call Jack Browne at 542-3780.This is always a great day! Please plan to join us.
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ARBORETUM DIRECTOR TO ADDRESS GARDEN CLUB

The Fearrington Garden Club will have Professor Kim Powell of North Carolina State University as its speaker at its meeting on Tuesday, March 15. Professor Powell teaches landscape architecture at NCSU. He was chosen recently as interim director of the renowned JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh. His topic will be Gardening in Fearrington.

The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and it is open to all Fearrington residents and their guests. Come and join us for fun, information and refreshments.

For information on the club, contact Larry Alperin at 545-9011 or Anna Lees Cobb at 545-9773.

The 2005 Fearrington Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. If you have a garden you would like to share, or know of a garden that you think others would enjoy, please call Carol-Ann Greenslade at 545-9743 or e-mail her at realtorATathomewithcarolann.com.
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WOMEN'S CLUB PLANS MEETING AND SPRING TRIP

On Wednesday, March 16 at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place, the Fearrington Women's Club will continue this year's program series, UNC Women at Work, Part II. Doris Betts, Alumni Distinguished Professor of English Emerita will be the guest speaker. Her program will be "Novelist at Work."

Our Spring trip will take place on Tuesday, April 12. The destination will be the newly renovated Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, in a National Historic House in Winston-Salem.

Reynolda House is the magnificent home built between 1912 and 1917 by Katharine Smith and Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of the tobacco manufacturing company. The 64-room country house was the centerpiece of a 1,067-acre estate with a village and model farm. The setting with original furnishings provides a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy the expansive American art history collection added to the home in 1967. A National Historic Property, Reynolda House adjoins its original formal gardens and support buildings, now converted to specialty shops, offices and restaurants.

The cost will be $50, which includes a round-trip bus from the Gathering Place, entrance fee to Reynolda House and a gourmet luncheon at Vineyards Restaurant on the Reynolda House grounds. Reservations are due by Friday, March 18. Flyers will be available at the March 16 meeting or by contacting Janet Lorant at 542-5760.
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GREAT DECISIONS GROUP TO DISCUSS CHINA

The Great Decisions topic for March is China: Economic Giant. As Chinas staggering economic expansion continues, almost every aspect of daily life has sparked a new openness in public life and unprecedented changes in Chinese society.

Join us Thursday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at McIntyres when two UNC-Chapel Hill students chair a conversation about their native country. Xin Linghu was born in Beijing and educated at Nankai University where he received a B.S. in chemistry. He is doing research in organic chemistry methodology development. His wife, Lin Zhang, was born in Changchun, educated at Jilin University, and received a B.S. in chemistry. She is doing research in organometallic chemistry and molecular self-assembly. Both of these fifth-year graduate students speak fluent English.

The nine-page article upon which their talk will be based is available from the Foreign Policy Administration (fpa.org; (800) 477-5836; $15 for the 2005 edition of Great Decisions.)
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DEMOCRATS TO HEAR UNC PROFESSOR

The Fearrington Democratic Club is pleased to host Dr. Michael Lienesch, professor of political science, speaking on the topic American Politics: Whats Religion Got To Do With It. Professor Lienesch teaches courses at UNC-Chapel Hill on the history of political thought and offers graduate seminars in American, classical, and modern European political theory. His most recent work is on the role of religion in American political thought, as seen in his Redeeming America (1993) and other writings on the New Christian Right. At present he is completing a book on the American antievolution movement, a study of early fundamentalism, the Scopes "Monkey" trial, and 20th-century creationism.

For additional information on Professor Lienesch, please go to http://www.unc.edu/depts/polisci/faculty_pages/lienesch.html.

The meeting will be at 7:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, March 22. All residents are welcome. Contact Rex Tucker at 542-4060 or John Hammond at 545-2026 for additional information.
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MUSEUM DIRECTORS TO VISIT FEARRINGTON

Our Fearrington neighbors are cordially invited to meet Kimerly Rorschach, director, Masher Museum of Art at Duke University, and Jerry Bolas, director, Ackland Art Museum, UNC at Chapel Hill on Friday, April 15 at 4 p.m. at the Gathering Place. We will explore the inner workings of these area university museums to find out how you can participate in activities and to discover the special roles these museums play in todays art world and within the community.

A reception will follow.

For further information, please call Nick Gillham at 542-4774 or Roger Berkowitz at 545-2870.
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PALETTEERS WORKS REMAIN ON EXHIBIT

The Fearrington Paletteers hosted their 11th annual art exhibit on Sunday, February 13 at the Gathering Place.A large crowd attended the reception and viewed 50 works of watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media.These works will remain on display until Tuesday, April 5.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTON

COMMUNITY READ EVENTS INCLUDE DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOP

The Kite Runner, selected as this years Community Read by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library, is near the top of The New York Times paperback bestseller list. Among upcoming local events related to the book are two discussion groups, art exhibits, a Burrito Bash fundraiser, and a kite-making workshop. See last month's FHA Newsletter or the library website (www.beachsite.com/friends) for details.

The grand finale of the Community Read project will take place at the Barn on Saturday, April 2. There will be a silent auction of The Kite and the Veil artwork at 10 a.m., and Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, will speak at 11 a.m.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPONSOR BOOK SALE

The Spring Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library promises to be bigger and better than ever. Donors have provided a great selection of books old and new, rare and collectible, odd and ordinary. The Pittsboro Kiwanis Club (about two blocks north of the library at 309 Credle St.) is renting its building to the Friends for the sale, so there will be more space to display books and more convenient parking. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, March 17-19.
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HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PLANS FOUR LECTURES

The Chatham County Historical Association will continue its series of Thursday lectures by local people in the historic Chatham County Courthouse as follows: March 3, Margaret Pollard, Life in Chatham County; March 17, Gene Brooks, Colonial History in the County; March 31, John Emerson, A Sheriffs Son, and April 14, Corkey Harris, Bynum and Mill Life.

The last program of this type, a 10-week lecture series by Gene Brooks, filled the courtroom to capacity and a similar response is expected for the forthcoming program. Details regarding time and other comments appear in the local press and on the kiosk bulletin boards.

DOCTOR TO DISCUSS NEW CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

The Greater Chapel Hill Newcomers Mens Luncheon group will meet on Friday, March 18 from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club.

The speaker will be Dr. Jacob Lohr, who will discuss the new North Carolina Childrens Hospital. He will cover its mission, history, services, populations served and achievements. Dr. Lohr is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and its School of Medicine. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named one of the Best Doctors in America for Families by the Ladies Home Journal. He has received numerous excellence in teaching awards and in 2004 received the UNC Healthcare System Award for excellence in patient care, teaching and community service.

Dr. Lohr is associate chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UNC and executive director of the North Carolina Governors Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

All Fearrington newcomers and alumni are welcome. Advance cost of the soup and salad buffet is $11. Please RSVP to Warren Wagner (141 Fearrington Post, 542-6043) by Saturday, March 12. Checks should be payable to Warren. If you pay at the door, bring $12.
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THE DEVELOPING WORLD AND THE UN's RELEVANCY

In 2001, we heard President Bush question the relevance of the United Nations in a speech to the General Assembly. However, that refrain has since been dropped as the United Nations has repeatedly proven its indispensability to the United States in relation to its wars on terror and in Iraq.

But the U.N.'s relevance goes far beyond its relationship to the United States, as important as that is, and the realm of international security, as critical as that is. It is also charged by its charter to "promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, a responsibility of critical importance to the poorest countries of the world, which comprise the great majority of its191 member states and are home to some two-thirds of humanity.

The West Triangle Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA is fortunate to have Mwila Chigaga, a Rotary World Peace Scholar from Zambia in Duke University's program for international development, join it at its MarchLunch and Learn meeting to discuss the work and relevance of the United Nations in the developing world. Ms. Chigagais an expert on international law and human rights and Principal State Advocate of the Government of Zambia and advisor to the Zambian Attorney General.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 23 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 reservations is Friday, March 18. Questions? Call Barbara at 967-6853.
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CARDIOLOGIST TO ADDRESS UNC HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS

The UNC Hospitals Volunteer Association will hold its annual spring meeting in the Assembly Hall at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, March 30. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 9:30.

The featured speaker will be cardiologist Dr. Paula Miller who will speak at 10.She is director of cardiac rehabilitation and the Women's Heart Program for the UNC School of Medicine. Her topic will be Heart Health.

The public is cordially invited. For more information, please contact Victoria Neunert at 489-0535.
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MUSEUM GREETS SPRING WITH SEVERAL HAPPENINGS

Spring will see a number of happenings at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Here's a sample:

April 3-July 17: In Focus: Contemporary Photography from the Allen G. Thomas Jr. Collection. This is a non-curated show and can be appreciated as a self-directed tour. There will be a member event: Gallery Talk on April 7 at 3 p.m. led by Lauren Harry, assistant curator. Please refer to Preview magazine for additional public events.

The contact for the Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art for In Focus is Lenni Newman, 545 0541 or lenniATnc.rr.com.

Members of Fearrington Friends of NCMA are invited to visit the studios of two outstanding Chatham County artists, Salinda Dahl, ceramicist, and Eddie White, metal sculpturer, on Tuesday, April 5, with a rain date of Wednesday, April 6.

We will meet at Salinda's studio in Silk Hope. Maps will be provided. Please call Claire Levitt at 542-4494) for more information.

Renewal time is here for membership in the Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art. You must be a member of the museum to participate in Friends programs. Cash or a check for $10 can be left in the FFNCMA box at the Gathering Place Kiosk or given to Dorothy Birnham at 382 Wintercrest West (542 - 4046).
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HELP WANTED

Work with enthusiastic, art-appreciating persons to promote the North Carolina Museum of Art HOURS: Just enough

   SALARY: Non- Existent
   BENEFITS: Many, but intangible Will look great on your next resume...

Call Kay Gundlach at 542 -1681 to volunteer to be part of the Friends of NCMA Board. You'll be welcome.
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HABITAT HAPPENINGS

The Chatham Habitat for Humanity Home Store has been undergoing some big changes lately. The most obvious one is the construction of a new building behind the present one at 64 West St. in Pittsboro. Home Store One, (furniture and household goods) will occupy the new, bigger building and Home Store Two, (paint and building supplies) will move from its current location on Salisbury Street into the space vacated by Home Store One. Shoppers will be able to do all their bargain hunting in one trip, and the Home Store will gain some badly needed square footage. The target date for all this is July. Watch upcoming FHA Newsletters for further details.

Alas, there has been another, less happy change for the Home Store. The volunteer pool has shrunk drastically in the past few years. Folks have moved out of Fearrington and are no longer able to commute to the store, and their numbers have not been replaced by new volunteers. Its become increasingly difficult to find enough folks to cover all the Home Store shifts. So, for those of you who haven't considered working at the Home Store, here are the Top Five Reasons to Volunteer:

As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to talk with some of the nice folks who live in a Habitat-built house, and you'll realize that the opportunity to own a decent, affordable house has transformed their lives.

To volunteer, just call the Jeff Fogg, the Home Store manager, at 542-0788, or Ruth Leopold at 545-9144.
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BELLS RING OUT A JOYFUL TOTAL

A final accounting of money collected in the Salvation Army kettle at Lowe's Foods at Chatham Crossing showed a grand total of $9,744.28 received at our Fearrington post. This is an increase from last years total and comes in a year of great need in Chatham County.

Thank you to all who rang the bell. Your cheerful, friendly, enthusiastic greetings not only helped fill the kettle but spread the true meaning of the season as well.

Thank you also to all who gave so generously. It was an effort of love from everyone and it is greatly appreciated by the Salvation Army. We are especially grateful to the Fearrington residents who made our job easy by volunteering to take a shift or two or even three when needed. -- Anne and Jim Kirkhoff
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CAN YOU HOST A HABITAT VOLUNTEER?

Every year during spring break, university students volunteer to help build houses for Chatham Habitat for Humanity. Georgetown Law students have been coming to Chatham County for many years. Fearrington Village has hosted these students, providing bed and breakfast for their five-night stay. Richard and I have enjoyed having these students and look forward to their return every year. This year, about 15 law students will drive to Fearrington from Washington, D.C., arriving Sunday evening, March 6 and staying until Friday afternoon, March 11.

The students are mature, articulate and interesting to talk with. We expect both men and women, sometimes from countries in Africa where Georgetown sponsors a special program as fellows for a year. If you can be a host for one or two students sharing a room, please let me know. Also tell me the preferred gender you could accommodate.

Its really simple to have the students in your home. All they will need from you is breakfast every morning. Please, let me know via e-mail (sbirdATcarolina.net) or phone (545-9413) your willingness to be a host and call me if you have questions. Thanks so much. I appreciate your opening your homes for this very worthy cause. Sally Bird
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CHAPEL HILL SENIOR CENTER "SENIORNET"

Open House and registration for "SENIORNET" (computer learning for seniors) spring 2005 computer classes will be held on Friday, March 18 from 911 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Senior Center, 400 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. SeniorNet volunteers will be on-hand to answer your questions, assist you with your class choices and accept your registration. If that date is not convenient, you may register any time at the Chapel Hill Senior Center.

Classes offered this spring:

With our Spring class offerings, we end our 2004-2005 year. No classes this summer, but watch for our Fall class offerings in the Fearrington Newsletter and in the September/October issue of the Senior Times which you will find in the August 13 Herald Sun. The spring session runs only two months and offers fewer classes than the fall and winter session. Each class can accommodate up to 9 students. Class fees are as listed above plus a SeniorNet membership fee of $40 for 1 year; $60 for 2 years; $85 for 3 years. The spring classes run for four weeks, meeting twice a week for two hours with the exception of our "Organizing Your Computer Files" workshop. This is a new course developed in response to the many requests of our students. It will be an 8-hour workshop meeting on four consecutive Friday mornings. Complete class details are listed in the Senior Times available at the Chapel Hill Senior Center.

If you would like more information, please call: Art Lebo at 259-7330 , Francis Coyle at 408-0530 or Jim Mason at 968-1362.
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FHA NEWS

2005 DIRECTORY: ALMOST HERE

The new FHA Directory should be delivered the first days of March. My thanks to Henry Castner for updating the maps and to Bob Comey and Joanne Cotter for their assistance with editing and proofreading. As always, any errors or omissions are mine alone. I will resume publishing updates and corrections in next month's newsletter. Mike Cotter, Editor
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NEW DIRECTOR NAMED FOR COUNTY LIAISON

We regret to advise that Ford Heath has resigned his County Liaison board position due to a great increase in his work schedule.

The board has appointed Bill Sommers, 29 E. Madison, to fill the remainder of Fords term. We are sad to see Ford leave but very grateful that Bill has agreed to replace him. Bills vast experience in municipal government will be an asset to the boards deliberations. Tom Hauck, FHA President
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1 FHA BOARD MEETING

President Tom Hauck called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

The January board minutes were approved.

Tag Sale Policy

Bob Oram moved to change a portion of the tag sale policy to include:

An additional consignment from another Fearrington home may be added to the content of the home, with a written agreement between both homeowners. Content from a home outside of Fearrington is strictly prohibited.

One directional sign, not exceeding 3 square feet and no more then 30 inches above the ground, may be placed at the nearest intersection to the residence on the day of the sale. No balloons or fluttering devices may be used.

Proper execution of the sale is the responsibility of the homeowner.

The motion carried. (The entire tag sale policy and registration form is attached to the minutes as Attachment A in the FHA office and at www.fhafearrington.org.)

Treasurers Report

Goods and Services. Tom Hauck read Bob Flowers proposal to require an invoice with the appropriate board members signature to pay bills. (The complete wording is attached to the minutes as Attachment B.) The motion passed.

Budget Change. Tom Hauck proposed a change in budgeting to more accurately reflect revenue when it comes in and planned major expenditures at certain times during the year. This will allow a more realistic view of variances to the budget. The motion carried. (The complete wording is attached to the minutes as Attachment C.)

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Budget. Tom Hauck moved to approve a budget amount of $500 for the emergency response group to cover megaphones, tape, four radios, and helmet tool pack. The motion passed. Tom introduced Art DeLuca, who is heading the CERT group and is doing a great job.

Treasurers Report for 2004. Income: $117,000; expenses: $104,000; $7,000 into the reserve account.

New Business

Emergency Information Forms A and B. These were attached to the February Newsletter. Everyone should complete them and turn them in to the FHA office or FHA Board box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk. This information will be entered into a database to benefit all Fearrington residents in the case of an emergency.

Carol-Ann Greenslade, 149, is concerned about an off-leash dog in Windstone Park. The dog may live across 15-501. It was suggested that any concerned resident could call Chatham County Animal Control to report this situation.

The border collie that lives in the warehouse area and herds our geese has been recovered safe and sound.

The FHA Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 13 at the Barn.

Committee Reports

Gathering Place. Edie Lange reported that 75 organizations have made reservations in January. Clairbeth Lehn is doing a marvelous job. Our new ficus trees are in place in the Gathering Place and look great. Thanks to Phil Morse.

FHA Office and Quality of Life. Drew Bratton reported that the office made 38,300 copies in January; of which 22,000 were for the February Newsletter. Billing was $347.10 for 7,044 personal copies. Pat Harkins, office manager, and his super volunteer staff are fully up to speed.

The Road Safety Committee has been formed headed by Jack Traywick. Members are Vera and Barry Reece, Arleen and Art DeLuca, Margaret and Don George, Mary and Jim Granger and Joe and Kathy Geoghegan. Anyone interested in joining this group should contact Jack.

Covenants. Bob Oram has talked with each Covenant Concerns representative.

Community Affairs. Cynthia Jones has met with Evy Barrow about updating the Directors Handbook. She has scheduled a meeting regarding the FHA-sponsored Estate Sale. On the committee are Betty Sher, Anita Martin and Gloria Wilkins. R.B.Fitch has offered the Barn (date to be determined). Fearrington residents would reserve booth space and the sale would be publicized in surrounding towns.

Financial Officer. Jim Pomroy reported all FHA dues have been paid except for 18 property owners, all of whom have been reminded.

Grounds & Facilities. Ron Boyington has contacted several suppliers and the post office about replacing mailboxes and is still collecting information. Regarding Beaver Pond, he has met with contractor Johnny Foster and concerned residents. This will be discussed at the next work session. Ron has asked for prices on several possible landscaping projects. He will meet with Bush Creek representatives to discuss several items. Ron moved to approve the 4-Ever Green landscape service contract for an annual amount of $30,000. The motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Maggie Frantz, FHA Secretary

Complete minutes are available in the FHA office and by clicking here.
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FHA FORMS ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE

The FHA Board has created a Road Safety Committee that will address concerns about traffic and road safety in Fearrington Village. The chairperson is Jack Traywick, and the members are Arleen and Art DeLuca, Margaret and Don George, Mary and Jim Granger, Vera and Barry Reece, Kathy and Joe Geoghegan and Ana Traywick. The committee encourages input from residents and seeks additional members.

We have a wonderful community in Fearrington, but we are at a crossroads. With at least 200 more cars coming to Galloway Ridge, we have to choose a way to accommodate the extra traffic within the same two square miles that make up our Village. The signs ahead say Harmony Road and Discord Road, and the way we make our cars behave will determine the road we take. The majority of residents ask only that the traffic laws be respected here.

One way to stay on Harmony Road is to follow the 2+3+2 rule.

So there it is. Take the yellow brick road to Harmony Road: 2+3+2. The Road Safety Committee.
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ADOPTAHIGHWAY PROGRAM NEEDS A NEW COORDINATOR

Fearrington Village has participated in the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway Program since November 1989. Our program has been inactive for the last four years during the widening of U.S.15/501. From 1989 to 2000, more than 100 Fearrington residents filled more than 1,000 orange bags with refuse that was collected from Hamlet Chapel Road to Andrews Store Road along the highway.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested a renewal of our commitment to take effect when the roadwork is finally completed. Since Ron Watson, who organized and coordinated the program, is moving, the FHA is seeking a volunteer to reactivate the program. Please call President Tom Hauck at 542-5499 if you are interested.
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COMMUNITY ESTATE SALE UNDER DISCUSSION

The idea is being discussed about holding a Fearrington Community Estate Sale in the near future. Space will be available for a nominal fee to individuals who wish to sell household and personal items.

If interested, please notify Cynthia Jones by e-mail or telephone cjones25ATnc.rr.com or 545-9660.
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WIRELESS LINK PROPOSED FOR GATHERING PLACE

The Computer Committee has recommended to the FHA Board that it purchase a wireless router for the Gathering Place.

As we become an increasingly "connected" nation, more and more people are adding a laptop computer with wireless connectivity to the accoutrements that accompany them to meetings. Providing a WiFi connection at the Gathering Place would allow people attending meetings there to have Internet access. Such a service would be similar to the audiovisual facilities that are currently available. Of course, with the proper connecting cables provided by the user, the two services could be combined and the information received over the Internet could be projected on the pull-down screen.

This proposal envisions that when meetings are scheduled, as is the case with the audiovisual equipment, the person scheduling the meeting could ask to have the wireless network turned on during the meeting.

We estimate that providing such a service to users of the Gathering Place would involve a one-time cost of about $80.

Before deciding whether to adopt the proposal, the board would like to get feedback from Fearrington residents on whether they believe such a service would be of use to them when they conduct or attend meetings at the Gathering Place.

If you believe it could be of value or have any other comments on the proposal, please let me know or provide you opinion and comments directly to one of the members of the FHA Board. Richard Bird, Chair, Computer Committee, rbirdATcarolina.net, 545-9413
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FHA FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE.

Residents who need copies of certain forms used in the conduct of FHA activities can now go to the web site and download the forms and print them out from home. At the moment we have three forms available on the website:

The forms are in PDF format. If you are using a PC, you will need to have a software program such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print them. If you do not have such software, the web site pages for these forms provide a link where you can download a free copy. (People using Apple Macintosh computers with the OS X operating system should not need any additional software. They should be able to open and print the forms using the Preview software that comes with the Mac.)

The FHA Board is reviewing and updating all the forms used in the conduct of the Association's business. As the updated forms are approved they will also be made available for download from the web site.

To obtain any one of these forms click here.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

INDEPENDENT LIVING INITIATIVE HAS A GRATIFYING BEGINNING

The enthusiastic show of interest in and support of the initiative by the overflow group at the Gathering Place on January 30 was very gratifying to the organizers.

The program began with a review of how the ILI began, followed by an introduction of the 10-member coordinating committee, remarks by Tom Hauck, president of the FHA, and by Merv Shumate, president of Fearrington Cares. Presentations were made by Lonnie West, executive director, Chatham County Council on Aging, and by several committee members. Topics covered, such as transportation, were a sampling of the type of resource information being generated by the initiative.

We have received many offers of assistance, which are greatly appreciated you will be contacted as our initiative expands. We will use e-mail to keep you informed of future activities and request that you pass this information to friends without e-mail capability. You may contact us by e-mail to Karen McGrain (kdmagooATworldnet.att.net) or through the ILI box at the Gathering Place kiosk.
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VEGETARIANS TO HEAR TALK ON HYPNOSIS

Janet E. Lehr, M.D. will speak to the Vegetarian Club on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Dr. Lehr, who practices internal medicine at Integrative Physicians in Durham, will outline her methodology of hypnosis and its use in the treatment of patients.

The Vegetarian Club meets for a potluck supper every second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., September through June. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the supper, the program, or both. Call Anna Louise Reynolds at 542- 4697 or Mary Smith at 545-2871.
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THE POPULARITY OF YOGA

According to a recent Yoga Journal survey, more than 16 million Americans practice yoga. What an astounding number! Its an experience everyone can enjoy, no matter your age or body structure. A nice break from other forms of exercise, yoga offers inner peace along with stretching, balancing and flexibility techniques.

Although wed advise that you check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise, we invite you to join us. Were a small group of your neighbors who come together, with our professional instructor, every Wednesday (8:15-9:30 a.m.) at the Gathering Place. For more details, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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DISCOVER HOW TO MOVE WITH GREATER EASE AND COMFORT

Fearrington Cares is sponsoring a Feldenkrais class at the Gathering Place on Thursday, March 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Because space is limited, please register if you would like to attend.A $1 donation is requested to cover expenses. 
 Feldenkrais lessons, which are appropriate for people of all fitness levels, involve simple sequences of movements that are interesting, gentle and fun.They are designed to help you move with greater ease and comfort whether walking, sitting, biking, playing golf or playing bridge.

This Feldenkrais class will involve lying on the floor, so please bring something comfortable like a thick blanket or padded mat.A towel for under your head is also a good idea.Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a sweater in case you get chilly.

The class will be taught by Joe Strain and Betty Akiba from Chapel Hill Feldenkrais Group. For questions or to reserve your place in the class, please contact Betty and Joe at bakibaATmindspring.com or 932-9203, or call Carol Genovese at 545-5555. For more information on the Feldenkrais Method, see www.chapelhillfg.com or www.feldenkreis.com.
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CAN YOU VOLUNTEER?

If you havent already volunteered to be one of Fearrington Cares drivers, we could use you now. Many of our previous drivers are no longer able to volunteer, and we must get replacements in order for Fearrington Cares to continue to provide our driving service.

Driver volunteers are asked to drive residents to medical and other professional appointments and to errands in the Chapel Hill, Durham and Sanford areas for a 3½-day period, once a year.

If you would like to volunteer, please call Joan Rimer at 542-3286 or Rowie Samson at 545-0666.

The warm feeling you will get from helping your neighbors will be your reward!
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DOCTOR TO SPEAK ABOUT JOINT PAIN

Dr. Tom Motkya will speak on "Prolotherapy and the Non-Surgical Treatment of Joint Pain" on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The program is sponsored by Fearrington Cares as part of its Medical Lecture Series.
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FEARRINGTON CARES OFFERS COURSE IN DEFENSIVE DRIVING

With the widening of U.S. 15/501 will come more traffic and faster drivers. Trying to calculate if we are too close to the car ahead of us will be even more difficult. We have all changed physically from when we learned how to drive.

To keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, maybe we should take a defensive driving course to renew our driving skills. Learn about potential trouble spots, road rage, physical changes, how to judge yourself, entering and exiting freeways, airbags, anti-lock brakes and many more safety tips.

Sign up for the AARP Defensive Driving Course being presented at the Gathering Place Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. It is sponsored by Fearrington Cares and presented by Joe Geoghegan.

To register call Joe at 545-0710 and bring a check for $10, made out to AARP, to the first class. See you all there!
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LOOKING FOR A FEW NEW COOKS

Fearrington Cares is pleased to announce a new 8-week class Cooking for Singles. The class is tailored for those individuals living alone who need basic cooking skills and would like to learn how to prepare nutritious foods in small quantities. Nancy Foster, a Fearrington resident with a degree in home economics, has generously volunteered to teach the class to a small group of 6-8 individuals.

Classes will be held in the kitchen of the Gathering Place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 4, 10, 18 and 31 and April 7, 14, 21 and 28. The classes are free, but you will be asked to chip in for food being purchased to teach the class.

If you are interested in joining this class, please call Nancy at 542-0407 to sign up. Enrollment is limited, so if you are interested you need to contact her as soon as possible.

Happy cooking (and eating)!
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NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

Tips to Avoid Dehydration

Adults over the age of 60 who drink only when thirsty get only 90% of fluid that they need. Developing a habit of drinking only in response to a bodys thirst signals raises an older persons risk of becoming dehydrated, which is one of the top 10 causes of hospital stays among Medicare patients. Dehydration can be the first "domino" in a cascade effect that can lead to more serious problems and be difficult to correct. Ive encountered many Fearrington residents who end up in the hospital due to events that started simply as dehydration. A habit as simple as drinking a glass of water upon waking, in between each meal and in the early evening (in addition to your normal liquid intake) will add much-needed hydration and, perhaps, keep you out of the hospital.

Blood Pressure Clinic to Expand

Due to increasing requests for having blood pressure monitored, Fearrington Cares will be expanding clinics to accommodate the demand. Beginning April 1, blood pressure clinics will be held weekly every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents whose physicians order more frequent monitoring may contact the nursing office (542-6877) to set up a schedule for monitoring.

We hope this additional clinic will further improve the services offered by Fearrington Cares. If you are an RN or LPN and can help us staff these additional clinics, we would love to have you join our group of nurses. You will be glad you did!
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

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

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

Foot Care Clinic Monday, March 7, 2-4 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office, Gathering Place. Clinic is filled for April. You must make an appointment in advance for the May 2 clinic. Call 542-6877.
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Bob Comey
542-0842; Fax: 542-0831
rcomeyATmindspring.com

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Layout Editor
Bill Schneerer

Directory Editors

Print Version
Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

FHA Website Version
Bob Comey
542-0842; Fax: 542-0831
rcomeyATmindspring.com

Bob Comey edited this issue. Mary Hammond will edit the April issue. The deadline for the April issue is Tuesday, March 15.
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

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 below and submit articles to that months 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