FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA NOMINATING COMMITTEE

We are searching for two people to provide Secretarial Services to and for the Fearrington Homeowners Association Board of Directors. One would be the Secretary and Board Member and the other would be available as an assistant and substitute in the event the Secretary is unavailable.

Please contact me if you would be willing to serve this most valuable post for the 2-year period starting in January of 2006. Many thanks for your consideration. Ken Richardson 542-2313 or krichardson11ATnc.rr.com
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WHAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE COVENANTS

It's Spring, and once again our thoughts turn to cleaning up our neighborhoods and doing things to improve our yards. At this time please remember that the Covenants are a legal agreement, that each of us, as property owners, has signed and entered into for the common interest of all residents of Fearrington, as a way of preserving the values of our properties and of enhancing the mutual enjoyment of living in this community. They apply to renters and land owners alike.

This is a reminder that we all have a legal obligation, under the law, to abide by them. Maintaining our properties is a big part of it. Lots shall be kept clean, orderly, free of unsightly growth and attractive in appearance, in keeping with the spirit of the community. Keep your trash concealed until it is to be carted away. Commercial vehicles and trailers, of any type, may not be parked in the village, nor are unlicensed, abandoned, or junk vehicles.

We should be mindful of others, including the non-dog owner. Confine your pet to your property. Silence your barking dog. Curb your leashed pet, pick up after it and cart away its droppings.

You must also remember to obtain approval from the local Covenants Concerns Committee and/or Service Group before undertaking any exterior modifications or additions to your properties and before cutting down trees of a certain size.

When contemplating a modification, and before you actually sign a contract or make an agreement, please call the Committee in your local area (see pages 2-3 of the FHA Directory for area representatives). A member will respond promptly. The Committee will review your project, and make a consistent and reasonable response to your requests. Remember, the Committee is there not only to help you, but also to help your neighbors, get through your construction project. Thank you all for keeping our community beautiful. Bob Oram, FHA Covenants
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MAIL KIOSK POSTING GUIDELINES FROM FHA BOARD
APRIL 18, 2005

These guidelines were proposed as a result of bulletin board listings being taken down early and lack of adequate time for interested parties to see the listings.

A white board will be placed with attached writing pen so that emergency messages can be posted for those not on regular e-mail communication.

A printed sign will be made for each kiosk indicating at the top of each resident bulletin board that resident postings are to be respected.

Example:

Please Respect Resident
And Vendor Postings
Postings will be removed after
date shown on announcement

Posted information:

Posting pins will be available. The person posting a notice is to put the date on the posting.

a. One posting area in the kiosk is for FHA information.

b. The other is for potential vendors, sale notices, community notices, etc.(e.g., Chapel Hill Chorus concerts, etc.)

Each person who posts an announcement is responsible for removing the posting after the date shown on the bottom of the announcement. Postings are to be placed for a maximum of 10 days. Residents are not to remove any postings other than their own. Kiosk posting boards will be monitored by an FHA volunteer to clear off outdated postings.

Business cards are to be attached to one of the boards by a large ring. Business cards can be attached to the ring by a hole punched in one corner.

The Policy covers the following mail kiosks that are FHA sponsored: Smokehouse (on Village Way), Pool and Croquet (next to the Gathering Place) and Creekwood. The policy is intended to allow interested parties to post local notices with a time limit of 10 days.

The FHA Board is looking for a volunteer who can monitor these kiosks. Interested residents can contact Drew Bratton at 545-9687 or apbrattonATearthlink.net.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MAY READINGS AT MCINTYRE'S

Sunday, May 1, 2:00 p.m. Pull out those hiking boots and backpacks because author Maia Dery will join us to present her new book, Adventure Guide to the Triangle. This is the first comprehensive guide to cover all hiking, biking, and paddling opportunities in the Triangle area.

Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Join McIntyre's own Peter Mock for Open Mic Night. Saturday, May 14, 11:00 a.m. North Carolina has nurtured some of the genre's best-known mystery writers. Join author and editor Sarah Shaber as she shares some of their stories in Tar Heel Dead: Tales of Mystery and Mayhem from North Carolina.. Contributors include Nancy Bartholomew, Lilian Jackson Braun, Orson Scott Card, Margaret Maron, and Michael Malone.

Sunday, May 15, 2:00 p.m. Hold on to your hats because the Deadly Divas are coming to McIntyre's! These five mystery writers take their crime spree on the road, armed with feather boas and tiaras, in what is sure to be a rollicking good time as they join us to chat about the how's and why's of writing whodunits. Leitha Albright is the author of the Viv Powers series, filled with Cherokee history and culture. Lisa Kleinholz hit the ground running with her first mystery, Exiles on Main Street. Her newest, Sea of Bones features a marine biologist. Susan McBride's latest Debutante Dropout Mystery, The Good Girl's Guide to Murder was a February BookSense pick. Denise Swanson writes the Scumble River Mystery series, the sixth of which is Murder of a Pink Elephant. Marcia Talley is the award-winning author of the Hannah Ives Mystery series, the latest of which is In Death's Shadow.

Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. Author Jane Alison visits to share from her new novel, Natives and Exotics. In this rich, multi-generational novel.

Sunday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. Join author David Willis McCullough as he discusses the fascinating history of labyrinths and mazes in his new book, The Unending Mystery. The book is a charming, offbeat, and generously illustrated exploration of a form that has had a place in the culture of almost every civilization since the beginning of history.

Sunday, May 29, 2:00 p.m. Local author and historian Roland Giduz visits to discuss his latest work on Chapel Hill history, Cameron Henderson: The Oracle of Chapel Hill. Through his imaginary mentor, Cameron Henderson, Giduz dissects, declaims and reminisces on the unique personality of Chapel Hill and its denizens.
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THESPIANS

The last Thespian performance of the spring season will be Sunday, May 1 at the Gathering Place at 7:30. Carl Granath has written another play, "Where's the Gingerbread Boy?" or "Why Mother Goose never won a Pulitzer in Literature"!! It will be produced by Rita Spina and will star Carl Granath, Bob Goetz, Loretta Gilson, Betty Sher, Dale Smith, Carl Rodemann, Harry Wurster and Carol Girton. All Fearringtonians invited. Questions? Call Carol Girton 542-0992.
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AFGHANISTAN IN THE 1970'S

Did you enjoy reading the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or participate in recent events held in Chatham County concerning Mr. Hosseini's book and Afghanistan? The Fearrington Travel Club is pleased to host the work of photographer Dick Schenck. "Afghanistan in the 1970's " is a collection of photographs taken by Mr. Schenck while stationed in Afghanistan during his service with the U.S. Department of State.

He was a Foreign Service officer in the U.S. Dept. of State -- 1962-1987. He has photographed extensively during his service in numerous foreign countries. The program will be held in the Gathering Place, Wednesday, May 4 at 7: 30 p.m. All are welcome. Please contact Farrel Potts, Dick Harrington, Henry Castner, or Lee Caldwell for further information.
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PROFESSOR MARCIE COHEN FERRIS TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Marcie Cohen Ferris will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, May 10. The title of her lecture is "Shalom Y'all: Exploring Jewish Life in the American South". Dr. Ferris is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in American Studies at UNC Chapel Hill and is also the Associate Director of the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies. This spring she is teaching a course at UNC on food in American society as well as another course on the history of American Jewish women.

Dr. Ferris was awarded a Ph.D. in American Studies by George Washington University. Her dissertation title was "Matzah Ball gumbo, Gasper Goo Gefilte Fish, and Big Momma's Kreplach: Exploring Southern Jewish Foodways" The meeting will begin with refreshments at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, followed by the program at 8:00. Guests are always welcomed.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Folk singer Clark Jones will entertain at the Vegetarian Club meeting on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Gathering Place. Clark will sing old traditional tunes, accompanying himself on banjo, Autoharp, and dulcimer. A native of Charlotte, Clark has sung all of his life and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for folk music with diverse audiences. The Vegetarian Club meets at 6:30 for a potluck supper. Anyone is welcome to attend the supper, the program, or both. Call Anna Louise Reynolds, 542-4697, or Ellen Shanahan, 545-2230.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

The Fearrington Women's Club and Arts & Crafts, Etc joint spring luncheon May 12 at the Carolina Club will be the final event for this year. Thanks to the generosity of several local business people, there are many items for the luncheon raffle.

All proceeds the Women's Club have received during the year will be disbursed to local charities in June. One contribution will be to the Women's Club very own StoryTime Project. All year long member volunteers have been reading through out Chatham County to children at Head Start and other schools recommended by ChildCare Networks, Inc. The Women's Club contribution will be for new books, which will benefit the approximately 150 children currently involved in the project.

Looking Ahead: With hopes for another successful year, the Women's Club will continue this year's procedure for book collection for next year's Book, Bake & Boutique Sale. Barbra Carson (542-2960) will be collecting books in May and Madge Briggs (545-2960) will take them in June.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

Arts & Crafts has celebrated another successful year with programs featuring many artists and crafts people from Fearrington Village and surrounding areas. The "Learn to Knit" class was very well received and we thank Dorie Mann for sharing her expertise with the eager participants. Our final meeting will be the end-of-year joint luncheon with the Women's Club at The Carolina Inn on May 12 at 11:30. The cost of the lunch is $25. For reservations make a check out to the Women's Club and drop it in the Women's Club box at the Gathering Place mail kiosk.

The board extends thanks to all who have helped make this a banner year and to all residents who have supported Arts & Crafts, Etc and it's various endeavors. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you all in the fall
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GREAT DECISIONS

Thursday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Jerry Berke will speak and lead a discussion on the subject, "The U.S. and the U.N.: Uncomfortable Together but Inextricable Linked" at the Great Decisions meeting held on the second floor of McIntyre's Book Store. Jerry served with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 1970 - 1995. He managed the UNDP's Economic Assistance programs in the South Pacific and coordinated all UN assistance for the Pacific countries and Nepal.

Before his work with the UN, Jerry worked for the U.S. agency for international development. Jerry has served as both president and now vice president of the West Triangle Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA.

This is Great Decisions last meeting until September when we will continue insightful conversation based primarily on articles written by the Foreign Policy Association. If you have any questions about the organization, please call Jean Hjelle at 545-0432.
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GARDEN CLUB PICNIC

The Garden Club will be closing the 2004-05 year with a catered picnic at the Gathering Place on May 17. Your reservation slips are attached to the April Clippings, which has been emailed or delivered to the members. If you have not received your copy contact Mary Granger. Everyone must have paid reservations by the deadline to partake in the festivities. Please remember to deliver your reservation slips and checks made payable to the Fearrington Garden Club by May 6 for the picnic either to 75 Trundle Ridge or the Garden Club mailbox at the Gathering Place mail kiosk. For questions concerning the Garden Club and its activities please contact Larry Alperin 545-9011 or Anna Lees Cobb 545-9773.
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TEACCH GALA TO BENEFIT AUTISM RESEARCH

The Fearrington Barn will be home to a special celebration on Friday, May 20, as TEACCH, the UNC School of Medicine's autism diagnosis and treatment service, hosts an inaugural Gala to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking research that led to the founding of this program. The evening will also honor TEACCH's founder, Dr. Eric Schopler, who has dedicated his life to the understanding and treatment of this mysterious developmental disability.

This exciting evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes dinner, a live auction of several exclusive "Get Away From It All" vacation items, and dancing until midnight to bluegrass and country swing music. All proceeds from the event will be used to create an endowed chair in autism research in Dr. Schopler's name.

You can enjoy a spectacular evening while helping those with autism. For table sponsorship information or to make a donation, visit www.teacch.com/gala or contact Alice Wertheimer at 919-966-4126.
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UNC ALUMNI SPRING PICNIC

UNC Alumni will hold their annual spring picnic on Thursday May 26 starting at 4:30 p.m. It will be held at The Swim & Croquet Club. Traditional picnic fare will be served. Cost is $15 per person. Mail your checks made payable to Fearrington Village Carolina Club to Kurt Muller, 1083 Fearrington Post or drop off at 36 McDowell no later than May 19. Any questions call Kurt 545-0609 or Philip Cree 545-9794.
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC AT JORDAN LAKE

The Fearrington Democratic Club will hold its annual picnic at Ebenezer Church picnic grounds on the east side of Jordan Lake (Note change of location from last years picnic) on Saturday June 4 at noon. The Hilton Brothers, Chatham County caterers, will have barbeque pork, chicken and all the fixings including dessert. The charge for dues paid members of the club $7.50, other non-member guests $9.00. Annual dues may be paid at the picnic. Come meet and greet many of your Democratic elected officials and hear their very brief comments.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTON

UN ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS WOMEN'S RIGHTS GLOBALLY

Our speaker on May 25 will be Beth Dehghan, a long-time international women's rights activist. Ms. Dehghan, an Iranian, is founder/president of the Association of International Women for Human Rights and an active lobbyist in the United Nations. She recently returned from a meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women where she joined some 6,000 other women in reviewing the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action. Ratified by 186 governments at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, the Platform is a landmark blueprint for empowering women to remove the obstacles to their participation in all spheres of public and private life. Ms Dehghan's topic will be "Women's Human Rights and Gender Equality 10 years after Beijing. "

The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill from noon until 2 p.m. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $15 payable to "UNA West Triangle Chapter," to Barbara Walburn, 247 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The DEADLINE for reservations is Friday, May 20. Questions: 967-6853
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF THE NC MUSEUM OF ART MAY EVENT

NCMA's Year of the Craft celebration opens with "Fusion: Contemporary Glass Art from North Carolina Collections". The private collections, from Wilson, Charlotte and Chapel Hill connoisseurs, include the work of US and international artists.

FFNCMA's event for this exhibit will be on Wednesday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The program starts with docent led Gallery tours, followed by a private lunch and an auditorium lecture at 1:30 presented by John Coffey, NCMA's Deputy Director of Art. Please plan to arrive about ten minutes early for registration.

Please contact Lenni Newman to reserve your place for the gallery tour and luncheon ($16) - lenniATnc.rr.com or 545 - 0541. Checks should be made out to FFNCMA and left in our box at the Gathering Place Kiosk or Lenni's basket at 28 McDowell. You must be a member of the Museum and FFNCMA to participate. For FFNCMA membership information, please contact Dorothy Birnham at 542 - 4046.
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THERE'S STILL TIME FOR A LOBSTER FUNDRAISER

Chatham County Together! is taking lobster orders until May 11. On Saturday May 14 between 3 & 4 p.m., pre-ordered prime whole Maine lobster will be available for pick up in Fearrington and other sites within Chatham County. Average weight per lobster is a generous 1.33 pounds. Make plans now for your special dinner or lobster party with family and friends.

Lobster can be pre-ordered for $13 each live or $15 each pre-cooked. Look for the CCT! booth at the Fearrington Farmer's Market May 3rd or 10th or contact Pam Johnson at CCT! 542-5155 or pam.cctATearthlink.net. The lobster sale is another way our community continues to make a positive difference in the lives of Chatham County youth and their families. "Mentoring Makes a Difference!"
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ACKLAND ART MUSEUM GUILD WELCOMES YOU

You are invited to attend the Ackland Art Museum Guild's Annual Meeting on Monday, May 23, at the Ackland on Columbia and Franklin Street, in Chapel Hill. This event is open to Guild members, their guests and folks interested in learning more about the Ackland and the work of the Guild.

The meeting begins at 4 p.m. with a business meeting followed by a presentation by UNC faculty member Carol Mavor, who will speak on contemporary art, including the work of Julie Heffernan whose "Artist as a Dirty Princess" is a recent Ackland acquisition. After the meeting, the museum will be open for browsing. Staff will be available to answer questions.

A champagne reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Sculpture Room. RSVP by calling Anna Lorenz at 843-3676 or e-mail her at anna_lorenzATunc.edu.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties (LWVODC) will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. After dinner, the speaker will be Melanie Sill, managing editor of The News and Observer whose topic will be "Public Access to Information". A business meeting will follow. All Fearrington residents are welcome. Dinner reservations may be made by sending a check for $25 made out to LWVODC to Jan Richmond, 6600 Glen Forest Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Reservations are due by May 19.

The 2005 Citizens Guide, prepared by LWVODC, is now available in the libraries and several other locations in Chatham County including the FHA office. The Citizens Guide is a non-partisan guide that provides information on state, county and local officials; charter schools; higher education; voting and taxes. The Guide and other information is available on the LWVODC website odc.nc.lwvnet.org. Thank you, Judie Burke, president LWVODC 542-1701 and Christine Farnan, Chatham County Unit Chair 545-0657.
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FHA BOARD AFFAIRS

NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES
(Approved by the FHA Board on 3/7/2000, and amended 7/6/2000 and 4/5/2005)

The mission of the Fearrington Homeowners Association Newsletter and Calendar is to report news about people and activities in the Village of Fearrington, to reflect the flavor of life in our community, to provide a calendar of events, and to disseminate other information of interest and/or importance to all Fearrington residents.

The Newsletter welcomes news items from Fearrington residents, but in an effort to make the Newsletter as concise, informative, and local as possible, and to control production costs, the following guidelines have been established:

1. The Newsletter and Calendar will publish news about Fearrington-based groups and organizations, Fearrington activities and residents, and local non-profit events involving Fearrington residents. Only one person from each group should be designated to relay news to the Newsletter editor.

2. Notices of coming events may be included in the Newsletter and Calendar not more than twice - one article in the month prior to the event and one in the month of the event.

3. Organizations that have more than one announcement for a single issue of the Newsletter or Calendar should combine the separate items in one submission.

4. Submissions are limited to 200 words but may be further edited for space requirements. The length of official FHA submissions is not restricted.

5. As a matter of policy, the Newsletter will not accept essays, creative writing, poetry, artwork, reprints from other publications, Letters to the Editor, obituaries, tributes or personal thank you notices. The Newsletter does not accept commentaries from individuals. The bulletin board on the FHA web site is the place for these.

6. If it is necessary to edit submissions because of space limitations, non-Fearrington organizations (which usually have other ways to be publicized) will be the first to be subject to these cuts. 7. Organizations in Fearrington that have their own newsletters are encouraged to avoid duplication of news about their events in the FHA Newsletter. Such articles will only be accepted if the announcement describes an event open to the entire Fearrington community.

8. Commercial advertising or advocacy articles, for example, on a particular political issue, will not be accepted. The latter include political endorsements and editorial opinions.

9. All Newsletter submissions from FHA Board members and their committees should be signed and routed to the editors through the designated FHA Board member to prevent duplication of material.

10. All editorial decisions are at the discretion of the Newsletter and Calendar editors and the chair of the Communications Committee. If you have any questions, please call a Newsletter editor. They are listed below and in the FHA Directory.

Thank you for your cooperation. - The FHA Board
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HELP KEEP THE DIRECTORY UP TO DATE

If you are new to Fearrington, or if you have a change of address, telephone number, e-mail or fax, please stop in at the FHA office and submit this information.- Mike Cotter, Directory Editor (542-4414)
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SUMMARY MINUTES APRIL FHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

(Complete minutes are available in the FHA office and at online.)

Resident Input- Rita Spina, FV resident and CCEC Board member explained that the CCEC organization keeps current with county issues, decisions and budgets. They have representatives attending all Chatham County Board of Commissioners meetings and work sessions and Chatham County Planning Board meetings. In the past 2 years the CCEC has learned a great deal about soils, erosion and sedimentation. A member of CCEC lives in Chatham and is a soil erosion and sedimentation engineer/specialist. Chatham County never employed a specialist. They have the services of a 25% position from the state. Currently in Chatham County, 19 square miles of land will be developed over the next 10 yrs.

The CCEC has been asked why no attention has been paid to what's happening in Fearrington. It is because Fearrington concerns have never been brought to them. They knew that the Beaver Pond was filling in due to 15-501 construction. And now that Briar Chapel is officially approved for 1400 acres and will break ground in the fall there is concern because their streams feed ours.

Soil ordinance now in place passed 3/21/05; Patrick Barnes' work was significant in this. A grant has been submitted to cover the cost of 1-2 soil erosion people for the county ASAP. To understand what's going to happen when Briar Chapel begins construction, take a look at Chapel Ridge, a new development north of Pittsboro on route 87. CCEC has been taking a better look at streams that come out of Briar Chapel underneath 15-501 into Fearrington streams. The critical issue in Chatham County is the security of our watershed where we are getting our drinking water. All I've spoken about feeds into Jordan Lake as well as all runoff from parking areas untested wastewater, rain, etc. Vigilance of FHA is critical. The CCEC has asked for and received a public hearing Monday, 5/16, to discuss a textual amendment re watershed protection ordinance from further encroachment. A letter from the FHA would be significant. The public hearing 5/16/05 will begin at 6 p.m. (location to be determined).

Bill Sommers replied to Ms. Spina's remarks that he is a member of the Chatham County Water Advisory Committee and he is focusing on the environmental problems of the County's water supply, including Jordan Lake. He will meet with Ms. Spina to review in the field the problems she spoke of so that he can better understand them and include them in his assessment. The runoff and stream treatment in both South Camden current development as well as similar problems that maybe developing in Galloway Ridge - even though the mess is not clearly visible in the latter, it is still an important issue. Rita Spina wanted to come to the FHA Board first before the CCEC took any action. The CCEC would be happy to work with FHA. The CCEC is fighting for everyone; please keep them involved.

Kay Gundlach stated she has been a resident for 22 years. I bought my property because of its beauty. Anyone who truly cares about Fearrington should come and look at the creek. It's a crime and someone should be called to task. There is standing water now, which brings sanitation problems, mosquito problems, we will lose hardwoods, and the value of my property will decline. The stream that feeds into the pond is just as important as the pond itself. We need support.

Ron Boyington - We are working with a pond consultant to address a number of these issues. We are in the process of trying to get some money from the state to dredge the pond. They are trying to find a place to put what comes out of the pond. The pond will not be restored to its original size. The pond consultant said this is an evolution of this type of pond and the road situation accelerates this. The pond boundary will be moved back up to higher vegetation. If a place can't be found to put dredged material, there is a possibility that a dam will be built back in the standing water area you've talked about. We're taking it step by step. The wastewater treatment doesn't impact this at all. The water level would not change; the drain at the dam end of the pond sets the water level.

Jim Granger said it seems like we're fighting Mother Nature. Have we considered creating a wetland park? With the possibility of facing this every 5 years or so and spending money, is that something to consider.

Ron Boyington has discussed this with the pond consultant. The pond was built long before FV was constructed. It depends on how much money we want to put into fighting Mother Nature. We will see what the state will give us and what we can do with that. One problem is hauling the dredged material out; special trucks that will contain the wet material are required. It is possible that some time in the future the pond will be filled in and the creek maintained with a nice park.

Treasurer's Report Tom Hauck reported for Bob Flower that our monthly income for the period ending 2/28/05 totaled $4,472 primarily from dues and user fees. February expenses were $7,263 and included payment of our federal tax $485 and state tax $118. The expense detail is shown in Table 3 of the Treasurer's report (the entire Treasurer's report is attached to the filed copy of the minutes of this meeting). The balance in our checking account as of 2/28/05 is $62,944. The treasurer's report was approved.

Committee Reports

President's Report- Tom Hauck

Forms A and B: 300 forms of a possible 1000 have been received and entered into our database.

Annexation/Incorporation Report: The report of the committee is now available in several ways: (1) if you wish to purchase the entire 90-page complete report, you may do so by placing an order with the FHA Office between 9:30 am and noon Monday thru Friday. Call them at 542-1543. They will make photocopies of the report as they are ordered at a cost of $4.00 each. (2) You can obtain a 10-page summary of the report at the FHA Office during its business hours for free. (3) The report and the summary are also available for view on-line. To access the report and/or summary you will need to enter the same username and password that you use to access the Bulletin Board or Directory on the FHA web site.

Gathering Place. Edie Lange said 65 groups have reserved the GP in April. 1,042 people used the GP in March; this included 2 large FHA meetings. In the future, are we going to be able to handle these large crowds in the GP?

Quality of Life- Drew Bratton

Service Groups Committee: The extensive follow up is complete now thanks to Ron Boyington's work. We are working on some tag ends like a proposal on communication being placed on the mail kiosk bulletin boards.

Road Safety Committee: Jack Traywick and his group are making real progress. The speed control sign placed on Village Way revealed over 246 cars per hour during peak times.

Communication Committee: The newsletter guidelines were submitted for approval and approved. The full text of the guidelines is attached to the filed copy of these minutes and will also be published in the FHA newsletter. Work is under way for the 25 Silver Anniversary of the FHA. A special note of appreciation to Bob Comey for his fine efforts on this program.

FHA Board Succession: Please tell your friends, neighbors and people you see in the village area to think about volunteering. Six positions are open next year for the FHA Board. The nominating committee is chaired by Ken Richardson and consists of Bob Comey, Doris Dunlap, Betty Lou Cobb, Joe Lyons, and Barbara Snotherly. We need your help to get the most qualified people to contribute during our Silver Anniversary year.

FHA Office- Pat Harkins, FHA office manager, reports 42,983 photocopies made during the month. Sales amounted to $657.00 Pat is looking for volunteers.

Community Affairs- Cynthia Jones reported that due to questionable weather, the Easter Egg Hunt was moved to the barn. It went very well.

County Liaison. Bill Sommers reported that the ANINC Committee would be meeting soon to begin a review of outstanding technical issues regarding incorporation that need to be worked on before the process can move to its next step. Sommers also reported that, via the Liaison responsibility, he is focusing on a number of water management issues that will affect the neighboring environment while carrying long range problems affecting the long range vitality of Jordan Lake, the County's chief water source.

Grounds & Facilities Report. Ron Boyington submitted estimate by 4-ever Green Lawn Card in the amount of $1,208 for planting of the 4 corner beds at the GP to place railroad timbers to reduce environmental degradation. The estimate was approved. He also asked for & received approval of a 3-year contract for Foster Pond Care.

Final Resident Input

Marilyn Band spoke about a problem she encountered when volunteering in the FHA office. Someone from out of state called inquiring about 2 residents who they thought had been taken to the hospital. The individual was concerned and asked if that was true. Marilyn spent 21/2 hours trying to locate them. There was no Form A or B, neither the block captain nor neighbors knew where they were and she was unable to help the caller. This is a perfect example of how Forms A and B can be helpful in locating our residents in an emergency situation.

The next regular board meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 pm in the Gathering Place. -Maggie Frantz, FHA Secretary
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

A very healthy friend of mine had a stroke recently. The thing is he has low blood pressure, low cholesterol, exercises on a regular basis and is generally healthy. Luckily, the stroke was "small" and he has the good fortune of being married to someone who recognized his symptoms and got immediate medical attention for him and luckily, he experienced no permanent damage. My friend's stroke was "subtle" - he had very slight drooping of one side of his face and his speech was "a little off", so little that he did not recognize it, but his wife did. The event resulted in testing that revealed problems that will require medical intervention in order to prevent further health consequences. This recent incident prompts me to remind my Fearrington friends to pay attention to little things that may signal larger problems. Watch for sudden numbness and weakness of face, arm or leg, particularly on one side. If a friend/family member seems suddenly confused or has difficulty speaking or understanding, summon medical help. Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, or sudden loss of balance/coordination, trouble walking, or dizziness may signal trouble. A sudden severe headache with no known cause is a warning sign. The key in each of these events is the word sudden. If any of these events suddenly happen to you or someone you love you must take immediate action to summon medical help.

Walking Group Continues

Our regular group of walkers is back after a long hibernation and hitting the pavement on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The flowers are blooming and we are enjoying watching the gardens around the Village come back to life. We welcome new walkers to join us on our morning treks beginning at 8 a.m. We will begin meeting at our new office at 28 Swim and Croquet beginning Monday, May 2 and look forward to seeing you!

Community Activism for Improved Medical Care for Geriatric Population

The Coalition for Continuity of Care in Geriatrics Community (that's a mouth full!), a local group that advocates for improved care for the elderly population of the surrounding community, will hold their quarterly meeting on May 6 at 9 a.m. at Carol Woods Retirement Village. Dr. William Roper, CEO of UNC Hospitals will be there to discuss recent restructuring and reduction in force announced at UNC Medical Center and answer questions about how these changes will affect care of the elderly. The meeting will address the special challenges inherent in caring for an aging population and the importance of comprehensive planning and follow-up of patients once discharged from the hospital. A large crowd is expected, so if you plan to attend it has been suggested that attendees carpool.

Fearrington Cares has established a relationship with this community group and will have a representative(s) at the meeting. We hope to provide input that will result in positive changes on the health delivery systems in our community and hope many of you will join us in this effort. Fearrington Cares will host our first quarterly meeting in September and will announce the meeting date and topic in a future newsletter.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

Blood Pressure Clinic - Every Wednesday in May, 10 a.m.-12 noon - Fearrington Cares Office, 28 Swim and Croquet

Foot Clinic - Monday May 2, 2-4 p.m. - Fearrington Cares Office - You must have an appointment - Appointments filled for May and June, Clinic will not be held in July. You must make an appointment for August 1 clinic - Call 542-6877 for appointment

Grief Support Group - Friday May 20, 10 a.m. - Meetings will be held in Fearrington Cares Offices beginning Friday April 15

Strength and Balance Class - Every Monday and Wednesday - 11 a.m. - Gathering Place, New members welcome to join us any time
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NEW HOME FOR FEARRINGTON CARES

On Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. sharp, R.B. Fitch cut the ribbon and the new Fearrington Cares office was officially opened for business. Over 150 Fearringtonians came, heard remarks by Martin Spritzer, the current president, R.B. Fitch, and Merv Shumate, immediate past president. They also toured the building, taking note of the reception area, nurse's office, treatment room and all-purpose rooms and enjoyed food and refreshments and entertainment by the Mini-Grits.

The building itself was a generous donation to Fearrington Cares by R.B.Fitch, and the finishing and decorating were accomplished by some of the many talented volunteers. Fearrington Cares is working closely with the Garden Club and the Paletteers to both spruce up the outside, and hang some of Fearrington's beautiful artwork on the inside.

Many thanks to all those who made this project happen. Fearrington Cares is made up of people helping people and this new building is just an example of that.
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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST TO SPEAK ABOUT DUKE CENTER FOR LIVING

On Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Fearrington Cares will host a lecture by Stacey Smith, an exercise physiologist at the Duke Health and Fitness Center who will speak on general exercise guidelines and present an update on projected services at the Duke Center for Living at Galloway Ridge. Ms. Smith earned a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from ECU and has been a Personal Fitness Trainer since 1992. She will speak at the Gathering Place.FELDENKRAIS: MOVING THE
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FEET, ANKLES, LEGS AND HIPS

Most people realize that when the feet, ankles, legs and hips work well together, walking is easier, balance is better and moving is more comfortable. But did you know that getting your bottom half working together will also make your back, shoulders and neck feel better?

Fearrington Cares is sponsoring Feldenkrais classes at the Gathering Place from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9. The classes will be taught by Fearringtonians Joe Strain and Betty Akiba, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioners. Because space is limited, please register for each of the classes you would like to attend. Contact them at bakibaATmindspring.com or 542-3237. A $1 donation is requested to cover expenses.

Feldenkrais lessons are appropriate for people of all fitness levels. These classes involve lying on the floor, so wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring something to lie on like a thick blanket or padded mat. A towel for under your head is also a good idea.
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YOGA AT FEARRINGTON

Start slowly and go at your own pace, building as you go is a yoga credo. Yoga is a form of exercise that is not about bending or stretching farther than someone on the mat next to you. It's all about tailoring a yoga practice that helps to move you in the direction of balance, wisdom and ease at your own individual pace.

Join us and our instructor to learn more about yoga benefits. We meet 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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MUSIC

VILLAGE VOICES

Any list of America's ten greatest songwriters would include the name of Johnny Mercer of Savannah, Georgia. You'll go home humming tunes such as Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Skylark, Come Rain or Come Shine. Mark you calendars and join us in the Barn for an entire "Evening With Johnny Mercer" presented by the Village Voices, on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Admission price is $5.00, collected at the door.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

The Spring season of "Music in the Air", the open-air concerts at Fearrington Village, is starting up again in May. Note that we have a new venue: in good weather, the concerts will take place on the upper lawn at the swimming pool and, in bad weather, we will be inside at The Gatheing Place. Please bring your own chairs and a tip for the musicians.

Thursday, May 5, 7:00 - 7:45, The G&S Singers, performing Gilbert & Sullivan

Thursday, May 19, 4:30 - 5:15, Traditional Peruvian music by "Condor Peru and His Music"

Thursday, June 2, 7:00 - 7:45, Brass on the Slide, a trombone group

Our thanks to the Swim and Croquet Club for making this new venue available to us." Carolyn Gelderman 545-0742.
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WOODWIND QUINTET TO PLAY FOR FEARRINGTON CONCERT SERIES

A woodwind quintet of advanced students from the North Carolina School for the Arts will conclude the 2004-2005 season of the Fearrington Concert series with a performance on Sunday May 15. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Over the years, concert series subscribers have found these concerts some of the most enjoyable and rewarding because of the talent and confidence these young musicians demonstrate as they begin their musical careers.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concerts by coming to the Gathering place shortly before 3 p.m. Seating will be in the order of arrival. The charge is $12 per person. Anne and Larry Botto
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COMING: BARBERSHOP HARMONY SHOWTIME

The RTP Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society announces its springtime show "Another Op'nin" and it will take place on Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7 in Fletcher Theater at the BTI Center (Memorial Auditorium) in Raleigh. Shows will take place on each evening at 8 p.m. and on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Featured will be the International Contest qualifying Dixie District 2003 Quartet Champion "State Line Grocery", and the award winning RTP "General Assembly Chorus". Also, the young boys and girls Champion High School Quartets will sing, something that always pleases the audience and shows how the youngsters who are coming along love to sing this type of music. And there will be a dash of chapter quartets thrown in the mix too.

Reserve seat tickets for the evening shows are $18 for seniors ($20 regular) and its $13 ($15 regular) for the afternoon show. General admission is $5 off of the regular prices. Tickets at the door are $5 more. So, for tickets and show information call John Adams here in Fearrington Village at 545-9101.
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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

Mary Hammond edited this issue. Bob Comey will edit the June issue. The deadline for June is Sunday May 15.

The deadline for May is Friday, April 15. 2005
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS
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 above 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. 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.

Please do not leave submissions at the FHA office. Please send calendar items to the Newsletter editor.

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