FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT TO BE DISCUSSED

Fearrington Cares will host a panel discussion of the new Medicare Drug Benefit (Part D) on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn. Gina Upchurch, Ph.D., pharmacist; Brad Fox an insurance adviser, and Tammy Jacobs, a Social Security representative, will present and discuss your options.

Do not make a commitment to any prescription drug program before you attend.
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A POST OFFICE IN FEARRINGTON?

Almost 50 residents, FHA board members and U.S. Postal Service officials spent nearly two hours at the September board debating the pros and cons of establishing a post office in the former Fearrington Cares office in the Gathering Place.

As explained by R. Stephen Bennett, Pittsboro postmaster, and Tori L. White, manager-retail sales in the USPS Greensboro District, the facility would be a Contract Postal Unit (CPU), a modern version of the ones at Popes in Cole Park and in Bynum. The FHA would rent the space to a USPS-selected contractor.

Both Bennett and White, who supervises 43 CPUs, stressed that a Fearrington CPU, if approved, could be established in 3-4 months and would be a great convenience for residents. The facility is needed because the area is growing so rapidly and will be established elsewhere if not approved in Fearrington. "My goal is to make you happy," White said. She added that a CPU would offer all postal services except money orders and could tailor its hours to residents preferences. Existing deliveries to kiosks would not change, and there would be no boxes at the CPU.

Two board members then presented the pros and cons of a CPU.

Bill Sommers said a CPU would be "a great convenience" for residents and "on the whole, very positive." He added that rising gas prices and increased traffic on U.S. 15-501 are important considerations. Several residents expressed similar sentiments, especially about the convenience a CPU would provide.

Carol-Ann Greenslade listed a number of cons, including increased private and commercial traffic; "wear and tear" on roads; potential parking problems; "a critical lack of storage space" in the Gathering Place, and no financial benefits to residents; only to the contractor.

FHA president Tom Hauck said the FHA would benefit financially from the rent it charges.

He also said that a tax expert who specializes in homeowner's associations has told the FHA that there is absolutely no potential tax problem.

Carol-Ann and several residents felt that the CPU should be located in the Village Center and would attract customers to businesses there, but FHA President Tom Hauck said that R.B. Fitch is not interested.

Residents, new and longer-term, were then invited to comment. Here is a sampling:

From a newcomer:

"This is so positive for the residents of Fearrington Village, why would we not want to PAY the Postal Service to bring the CPU to Fearrington Village?"

Other comments:

"I hope it doesn't drive the Bynum CPU out of business." (It was reported earlier in the meeting that the owner of the Bynum General Store may not renew his contract.)

"Its in a residential area. We would lose privacy. I just dont see any reason for it. It would be OK in the Village Center."

"Galloway Ridge and Briar Chapel will increase traffic. We are opening a can of worms. Bynum and Cole Park suffice."

"Doesn't the FHA want the space? The post office belongs in the Village."

The board is evaluating residents opinions and anticipates further public discussion at the October 4 board meeting.

Bob Comey
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BLOOD DRIVE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

The American Red Cross and Fearrington Cares will hold their fall blood drive on Friday, November 4from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Now more than ever the Red Cross needs your help because of Hurricane Katrina. Please call Mary Stuneck at 542-9985 to make an appointment.
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STAY CONNECTED AT THE FHA WEB SITE

The FHA Web Site is one of Fearringtons most important daily communications tools. Average weekly usage has increased to about 600 visits. No doubt this figure will grow as Fearrington moves back into high gear after the summer and more and more residents acquire computers and/or e-mail capability. Its currently estimated that 76% of Fearrington residences have computers.

Another sign of growth is the separate e-mail list maintained by Richard Bird and me. Established several years ago as a general information service for a few residents, the list is fast approaching 900 addresses. With the establishment of the web bulletin board three-plus years ago, the list is now used for urgent notices only, such as deaths and weather, water supply and law enforcement information and FHA notices. Routine announcements are directed to the bulletin board.

The FHA encourages residents to take advantage of these services, especially since the site has undergone a number of improvements in recent months. These include a revised cover page and the addition of Village maps and FHA documents. The cover page and the bulletin board are excellent sources for Village news and announcements.

You'll need a user ID and password to access the bulletin board and the directory sections. These can be easily obtained by contacting the FHA Office at fhaofice@mindspring.com.

If you would like to be added to the e-mail list, contact either the office or me at rcomeyATmindspring.com. Your e-mail address will be kept confidential, if you request. Bob Comey
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MCINTYRES OCTOBER ACTIVITIES

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

Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m. Lewis Dabney reads from his new biography, Edmund Wilson: A Life in Literature.

Sunday, October 2, 2 p.m. Special event celebrating the publication of Quartet: Four North Carolina Photographers. John Rosenthal, Caroline Vaughan, and Elizabeth Matheson will present a slide show of their works. Rosenthal's photographs will hang in McIntyre's throughout the holiday season.

Saturday, October 8, 11 a.m. Nancy Goodwin shares the history of her garden from her new book, Montrose: Life in a Garden. The book showcases the gardens at Montrose, Nancy's 19th-century property in Hillsborough.

Sunday, October 9, 11 a.m. Tom Carlson discusses his new book Hatteras Blues: A Story from the Edge of America. Carlson tells the story of the Foster family, whose patriarch, Ernal, created a multi-million dollar charter fishing industry on the Outer Banks.

Friday, October 14, 7 p.m. Animal photographer Amanda Jones will sign her books and discuss her profession during a visit to the area to take portraits. Her books include Frenchie Kisses: The Many Faces of the French Bulldog, Greyhounds Big & Small, and Dachshunds Short & Long. She has offered to donate part of the proceeds from her local sessions to CARE, the Chatham Animal Rescue and Education.

Saturday, October 15, 11 a.m. Doris Iarovici, winner of the 2005 Novello Literary Award, reads from her award-winning book, American Dreaming and Other Stories, a collection of seven short stories.

Sunday, October 16, 2 p.m. Historian William E. Leuchtenburg discusses his latest book, The White House Looks South: FDR, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson.

Thursday, October 20, 3-6 p.m. "Tea with Lee." Author Lee Smith will host an event featuring author Elizabeth Spencer. Elizabeth has written nine novels, seven short-story collections, a memoir and a drama. One of her novellas, "Light in the Piazza," was adapted into a Broadway musical that won 6 Tony awards. Local artists will sell crafts. Tea with Lee will be held at the Barn. Tickets are $35. Please call The Women's Center at 968-4610 for more information or to purchase your ticket.

Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m., Steven Shaw, founder of the culinary website egullet.org, discusses his new book, Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the Inside Out.

Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. Dean Johnson reads and discusses his new book, Life: Be There at 10 'Til.

Sunday, October 23, 2 p.m. Historian Laura McDonald discusses her new book on the 1917 Halifax disaster, Curse of the Narrows, a recounting of the 1917 explosion that leveled much of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Wednesday, October 26, 7 p.m. Peter Manseau reads and discusses his latest book, VOWS: The Story of a Nun, a Priest, and Their Son.

Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m. Andrew Delbanco discusses his new book, Melville: His World and Work.

Sunday, October 30, 2 p.m. Novelist Robert Bausch reads from his latest work, Out of Season.
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WOMEN'S CLUB TO HEAR TALK BY CARDIOLOGIST

The Fearrington Women's Club will meet at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place on Wednesday, October 19. The speaker will be Paula F. Miller, M.D. Dr. Millers topic is "Women Have Heart." She will discuss the many ways to maintain a healthy heart with emphasis on diet and exercise.

Dr. Miller is director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, director of the Women's Heart Program and clinical associate professor of medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her specialties are in general cardiology with interest in prevention and rehabilitation. The discussion will focus upon cardiovascular fitness.

She received her medical degrees from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She holds certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Board of Medical Examiners. It is important that all Fearrington women attend this very special and informative presentation.

The Women's Club has planned an exciting year of trips, social events and fundraising activities. Please remember that the Book, Bake and Boutique sale will be held in February. If you have books and boutique items to donate, please deliver them to Barbra Carson, 907 Ashton, during October.

Don't forget that the joint Arts and Crafts and Fearrington Women's Club holiday luncheon will be held at the Carolina Club on December 8.
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THESPIAN ALERT

Remember Sunday, October 2 will be the next performance, starring Lenni Newman, Sherry Harris, Joan Richardson, John Sweet, David Ayres and Phil Smith. Come and enjoy!
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ARTS & CRAFTS ETC. TO SEE FILM ABOUT POTTERY

The next meeting of Arts & Crafts Etc. will be held on Monday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Our speaker, Neolia Cole, is a member of the Cole pottery family. She will present a film, "New Life The Cole Family Potters of Sanford, North Carolina," a 2000 recipient of "The Best Local Documentary" award at the Carolina Film and Video Festival.

Neolia will explain what a "pug mill" is. She will bring her prized and coveted ceramic Halloween Pumpkin for display and discussion.

Arts and Crafts is also sponsoring a bus trip to the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh on Tuesday, November 8 to view the exhibition, "The Potters Eye: Art and Tradition in North Carolina Pottery."

Masterpieces from the states 19th century pottery tradition and the work of six distinguished potters are featured. The trip will cost $32 and includes a guided tour and lunch. Contact Laverne Troutman (542-0534) or Anne Kirkhoff (542-4390) for additional information.

All residents of Fearrington and Galloway Ridge are invited to attend our meetings, and if you wish to join the club, the dues are $10 annually. Meetings are held the first Monday at 1:30 p.m. each month.
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TRAVEL CLUB OFFERS PROGRAM ON NEWFOUNDLAND

As many- of you travel and/or are interested in photography, we invite you to share your slides, photos, DVDs with members of the Fearrington Travel Club.

We would be very interested in hearing from residents who wish to share their cultural experiences and travel adventures. We meet at the Gathering Place first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. October through March.

Henry Castner will offer our first program, on Wednesday, October 5. Henry is an inveterate traveler who presents interesting cultural and sociological observations.

His presentation, "A Taste of Newfoundland," invites you to take a gander at tectonic plates with Viking, Basque and English flavors over cod, moose, bog berries, tuckamore forests and vinyl siding in Great Britains last lost colony. It will be an illustrated look around "the rock" during one of its snow-free months.
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DR DAVID KLEIN TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Dr. David M. Klein will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, October 11. The title of his lecture will be "Ethical Considerations in Choices at the End of Life What is New?"

Dr. Klein was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine. After a rotating internship at Philadelphia General Hospital and two years overseas in the Air Force, he served as a resident in general surgery at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and as resident in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He and his family then moved to Buffalo, N.Y., where he was a member of the full-time faculty of the SUNY-Buffalo School of Medicine and chief of neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Buffalo until he and his wife Carol retired here in Fearrington.

Dr. Klein is currently clinical professor of neurosurgery at the UNC School of Medicine and chair of the Ethics Committee of UNC Hospitals.

The meeting will be in the Gathering Place and will begin with refreshments at 7:15 p.m., followed by the program at 8. Guests are always welcome.
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NEW BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS "PLAINSONG"

The newly formed AM Book Club will have its next meeting on Wednesday, October 12 at 10 a.m. at the Market Cafe. We will read and discuss "Plainsong" by Keith Harus. We will also discuss our selection of books for the coming year. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Market Cafe. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, call Jane Ross at 542-3210.
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GARDEN CLUB TO HEAR TALK ON NATIVE PLANTS

The Fearrington Garden Club will meet at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30. p.m. Dr. Andrew Bell, associate director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden of Chapel Hill, will be the speaker. Dr. Bell oversees the gardens horticultural operations and public programs.

His presentation will be on "Native Plants for the Garden." He has scoured the Costal Plains to the Blue Ridge Mountains for what he calls "horticultural gems." He will highlight some of his favorites and others that deserve attention. This presentation will examine how both native plants and some new cultivars of native plants can be utilized in gardens and landscapes.

This promises to be an exciting and informative evening. All Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents are welcomed. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Contact John Karvazy, president, at 542-6949 for further information
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GREAT DECISIONS TO DISCUSS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY

Poverty in the United States and abroad the facts are clear and disturbing but there is passionate controversy about the causes and the solutions. Our Great Decisions session in September presented some of the data and provoked some discussion. On Thursday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. at McIntyre's, we will continue to address poverty, working to focus on realistic strategies for progress. Allen Smith is organizing this session and will recruit an appropriate speaker.

By good fortune, there is an important and related program at UNC on Saturday, October 15 (9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Friday Center). Presented by The People Speak, the program will address worldwide poverty, hunger and health. We encourage Great Decisions participants to attend this event.

Please also read the materials for the Great Decisions session, which are available at the front desk at McIntyre's: "The US and Global Poverty" an article in the Foreign Policy Association booklet. "Toward an Inclusive Approach to the Millennium Development Goals" is on the fpa.org website. "Can Extreme Poverty be Eliminated?", an article in the September Scientific American, will also be discussed.

If you have questions, please contact Allen Smith (542-5355 or allensATearthlink.net) or Jean Hjelle (545-0432 or jhjelleATearthlink.net).

WALK FEARRINGTON GROUP MEETS

The Walk Fearrington Committee will meet on Thursday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The meeting will introduce the new FHA board liaison to our committee and discuss possible project priorities. The meeting is open to all Fearrington residents.
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DR. EFIRD CONTINUES STUDY OF THE BOOKS OF MOSES

On Monday, October 17, Dr. James "Mickey" Efird will return to the Gathering Place for the first of four presentations on The Second Book of Moses, commonly called "Exodus," and those parts of the Priestly History found in Leviticus, Numbers, and Joshua.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for October 24 and 31 and November 7. All four begin at 10 a.m. and will last 90 minutes.

Mark your calendars and get ready to gain new insights into God's rescue of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, the covenant that he made with them, and their passage through the wilderness to the land God had promised them.

All Village residents are welcome to attend the Fearrington Bible Lecture Series.
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DEMOCRATS TO HEAR TALK ON DEMOCRACY

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites you to its October meeting. Come hear Bob Hall speak on "Can North Carolina Be A Voter-Owned Democracy?"

Hall is the co-executive director and research director of Democracy North Carolina and has been working with grassroots groups across North Carolina since 1970, collaborating with them on research projects on economic and social issues. He has served as executive director and research director with the Institute for Southern Studies and was recognized for that work with a MacArthur Fellowship in 1992. He has an M.A. degree in sociology and religion from Columbia University.

The meeting will be held at the Gathering Place, Tuesday, October 25 at 7:15 p.m. All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend.
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PUMPKIN FEST IN THE VILLAGE

Dozens of elaborately carved jack-o-lanterns will be on display throughout the Village Center from Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31. On Friday and Saturday nights, there will be a Kids Hay Bale Maze and Spooky Storytime at McIntyres.
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WOMEN'S CLUB TO SPONSOR "QUICKSAND"

"Quicksand" is Fearrington's original quiz show. It is as challenging as "Jeopardy;" as exciting as "Wheel Of Fortune" and more fun than "The Price Is Right!" This event is an important fundraiser for Chatham County charities.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this exclusive and one-time only event. It will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Tickets are $20 each and are being sold by all Women's Club members. All proceeds from this event will benefit Chatham County charities.

This promises to be an entertaining evening. Do come and join the fun!
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AN INVITATION TO FEARRINGTON WIDOWERS

There is a group of widowers in Fearrington that meets weekly for fellowship. It starts with a social hour with drinks and snacks followed by carpooling to dinner. The meetings are held on Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The host for the evening picks the restaurant for that night. It is all very informal, no dues, no rules. If you would like to learn more about this group, we would like very much to hear from you. Please contact Stephen Hudak at 542-3757 or Joe Prendergast at 542-6275.
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PRAYER HOTLINE OPENS NEW LINE

The Fearrington Prayer Ministry has a new phone line for you to request prayer. The phone number is 545-2128. As always, prayer requests will be handled confidentially within the prayer group.

As announced in the June FHA Newsletter, the Prayer Ministry was formed to provide prayer support for residents and employees of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge. It is composed of Christians of various denominations who pray, as requested, for individuals or groups without restriction by religious preference.

Residents and employees are now invited to request prayer (1) by telephone (545-2128) or (2) by completing a request form that is available in the Swim & Croquet kiosk and leaving the completed form in the Prayer Ministry box there.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTOM

NEWCOMERS TOPIC IS SIR WALTER RALEIGH

The Men's Luncheon Group of the Chapel Hill Newcomers will meet on Friday, October 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. Neil Fulghum, a "keeper" in the North Carolina Collection Gallery in the Louis Round Wilson Library at UNC, will speak on "Sir Walter Raleigh and The Lost Colony." His presentation will highlight the life and times of Sir Walter Raleigh, concentrating on Raleigh's efforts in the 1580s to establish a permanent English settlement along the coast of what is now part of North Carolina.

Central to his discussions will be the drawings of John White, an English artist, who explored in 1585 and 1586 around Roanoke Island in present-day Dare County.

From 1979 to 1986, Fulghum was curator of research and development for the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. During his 28-year career, he has published extensively about North Carolinas past. His latest work is about North Carolinas "smallpox currency" of 1779 and is scheduled for publication this December.

All newcomers and alumni are welcome. Advance cost is $11. RSVP to John Dopler (542-2815) or Paul Troutman (542-0534) by Friday, October 14. Checks should be payable to John and mailed to him at 834 Fearrington Post. If you pay at the door, bring $12.
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HISTORICAL GROUP OFFERS PROGRAM ON HEIRLOOM PRESERVATION

On Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m., the Chatham County Historical Association will meet at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The featured speaker, Ellen Miller, will discuss the preservation of textiles such as quilts and other treasured family items. This program may be of special interest to the Fearrington quilting and Stitchery groups, as well as Arts and Crafts, Etc.

Ms. Miller, a former Chatham County Extension Agent, subsequently served as program planner for the N.C. State University Extension Department in Raleigh. She now teaches at Northwood High School.

Anyone with questions may call Fred Vatter at 542-0270.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS EVOLUTION OF PEACEKEEPING

At its annual U.N. Day meeting, commemorating this year the U.N.'s 60th anniversary, the West Triangle Chapter of the United Nations Association will discuss "The Evolution of U.N. Peacekeeping." The meeting will take place from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill.

Our speaker will be UNC Political Science Professor Tim McKeown. With broad interests in the field of foreign policy, Professor McKeown offers undergraduate courses and graduate seminars at UNC-Chapel Hill on U.S. foreign policy, international organizations, international environmental politics, foreign policy decision-making and international political economy. His research explores the determinants of nations foreign policies, and he has written extensively on a variety of international relations subjects. His blog, "U.S. Foreign Policy," can be found at http://www.tmckforeignpolicy.blogspot.com/.

Reservations may be made by sending a $15 check, payable to UNA-West Triangle Chapter, to Barbara Berke, 595B Fearrington Post, The deadline for reservations is Friday, October 21. Questions: 542-0319.
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SHARED LEARNING OFFERS LECTURE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Robin Kirk, an award-winning author and human rights activist, will speak on "Reconquering Rights: What We've Lost and How to Get It Back Post 9/11."It will be a review of how human rights fell behind after the attacks and what we must do to regain them and move forward.

Kirk is a visiting lecturer at Duke University and coordinates the Duke Human Rights Initiative. She has published numerous books and reports on Latin America and speaks frequently on Latin America, human rights and U.S. policy. She has lobbied governments, briefed members of Congress and the State Department. In North Carolina, Kirk worked as an investigator on capital cases.

Her publications have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, the Columbia Journalism Review and the London Observer, among other newspapers and magazines. She has also appeared on CBS News, 60 Minutes, All Things Considered, the BBC, Bill Moyers Now and many other national media.

The lecture will be on Friday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m.in theShared Learning Building in the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. It is free and open to the public. For information, call Dorothy Mahan at 542-7009.
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MUSEUM FRIENDS INVITED TO TOUR NEW DUKE MUSEUM

Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art are invited on Wednesday, November 2 at 11 a.m. to a docent-led tour of the new Duke University Nasher Museum of Art. Raphel Vinoly designed this very exciting complex. Attendance is limited to 60 persons. Lunch available at the cafe.

The inaugural exhibition, "The Evolution of the Nasher Collection," will showcase the sculpture of 1943 graduate Raymond Nasher and his late wife. Included in the collection are works by Rodin, Picasso, Matisse and Giacometti.

The second part of the exhibition is "The Forest: Politics, Poetics and Practice."

To reserve a place for this special fall event, phone Claire Levitt at 542-4494 or Barbara Schmidt at 542-5163. Car-pooling is recommended.

Directions to the museum: U.S. 15-501 north (not 15-50l business) to Exit 107; turn right onto N.C.751; take next left onto Erwin Road; continue past the hospital to Anderson Street; turn right onto Anderson; go past the Sarah Duke Gardens and cross Campus Drive to Duke University Road. The museum parking lot is immediately on left. There is a $3 parking fee.
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YOU CAN STILL ENROLL FOR COMPUTER CLASSES

Enrollment is still open for October and/or November SeniorNet Computer Learning classes at the Chapel Hill Senior Center. You may register at the center.

Complete class details, fees and dates offered are listed in the September issue of the FHA Newsletter and the current issue of the Herald-Suns Senior Times. Senior Times is available at the center.

You may register at the center. If you need further information, please call Art Lebo at 259-7330 or Francis Coyle at 408-0530.
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VOLUNTEER CORNER

VAN ITEN HONORED FOR VOLUNTEER WORK

Six former FHA presidents and the incumbent teamed up to honor Dik Van Iten for his volunteer efforts in Fearrington the past 10 years.

Former presidents Lovick Miller, Evy Barrow, Bob Eby, Ed Farnan, Nancy Kern and Jerry Gaudet, and the current president, Tom Hauck, signed the letter, which was framed and presented to Dik at the September 6 board meeting.

The letter read:

Dear Dik,

The undersigned seven Presidents of the Fearrington Homeowner's Association, representing all of the Fearrington residents, join together to thank you for the tremendous time and effort that you have expended to benefit our community.

Your volunteer hours have been unselfishly and quietly given and you have always been ready to help. Each of us, in turn, has appreciated your positive and thoughtful efforts. Future Presidents will have great difficulty finding replacements for all the many hours of volunteer service you contributed to your neighbors.

Thank you again, and we hope your new neighbors appreciate you as much as we have.

With very best wishes

Dik and his wife Helga are building a new home in Dubuque, Iowa and moved in mid-September. "We can see Wisconsin and Illinois on the eastern side of the Mississippi," Dik said.

Helga came to Fearrington first, in July 1995, and Dik followed a year later after completing duties at Iowa State University.

Dik said, "I don't think I can honestly recall everything I did while a volunteer (I'm getting older!). What I most enjoyed was a strategic planning project for the board, a deer impact and related matters having to do with learning how to live with deer." Dik also helped set up the FHA Office and trained office volunteers for 7-plus years and, with Don Reilly, printed and delivered the FHA Newsletter to block captains.

He was also active in Chatham County in the schools and the United Way.
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WOMEN'S CLUB SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR STORY TIME

On Friday, October 14 from 3 to 5 p.m., the Fearrington Women's Club Story Time Project will sponsor a forum for volunteers. This event will be held at the Gathering Place, and all interested parties are invited to attend.

Representatives from Child Care Networks and Chatham County Head Start Telamon Agency will discuss the importance of promoting literacy for children in Chatham County. At present, seven pre-schools in Chatham County are being served.

This event will include a brief history of the Story Time Project by Barbara Irwin and a "hands on" workshop of short presentations by Barbara Terry and Joan Richardson. Tina Patterson and Madge Briggs will do sample readings. Finger games and age appropriate activities will be presented by Carey Ayres. Following the program, wine and cheese will be served and there will be time for conversation and information gathering. All current, former and new Women's Club members who are interested in reading to children are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LIGHT A LUMINARY

Dody Tredinnick is forming her committee for the "Light a Luminary" fundraiser to support The Ronald McDonald House. It will be held in the Village on Friday, December 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Dody is looking for volunteers. She is good at breaking down the responsibilities so that no one job is overwhelming. If you are willing to help, please call Dody at 545-2058.Yourefforts will benefit Ronald McDonald House.
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FEARRINGTON CARES NEEDS YOU CAN YOU VOLUNTEER?

Many of our drivers and handypersons are no longer available. In order to continue our present level of service, we need your help. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the blue volunteer form attached to the September FHA Newsletter and return it to the Fearrington Cares office. The form is also available at the FHA website by clicking here. Volunteer forms are also available at the Fearrington Cares office.
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FEARRINGTONIANS RESPOND TO KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT: A HELPING HAND

"Theres been a great response from Fearrington," reported the Rev. Peter Thomas, an Episcopal priest and Fearrington resident who returned in September to St. Martins Episcopal Church, his former parish in Houston, to help coordinate Operation Compassions massive relief effort. Helping to feed and relocate the thousands who fled Hurricane Katrina from New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities is Operation Compassions latest disaster relief mission.

Peter was deeply involved in the efforts, particularly when the Episcopal Community sponsored a "Week of Hope" in mid-September. Numerous other Christian denominations were involved in the overall effort, as are Jews, Hindus and Buddhists.

Peter reported from Houston on September 23 the Fearrington community had contributed between $4,000 and $5,000 to the $1 million campaign, in response to appeals posted in the kiosks and on the FHA Web Site.

"Monies are still needed," Peter said as he awaited Hurricane Rita, because "this thing is not going to go away," despite the heroic efforts of the city of Houston and 54,000 volunteers, who are prepared to assist in Rita-related relief.

Although almost all of the New Orleans evacuees have been relocated, relief efforts continue.

"We have a lot going on," Peter said. "We will be moving people into the church," if necessary.

Peter said he was "hunkered down" in Houston awaiting Hurricane Rita. "We cant evacuate. Its bumper-to-bumper all the way to Dallas. Its a mess."

Peter welcomes additional contributions. They may be sent to St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056. Please make your check payable to the church and designate it "Katrina Relief." Bob Comey
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HELP THE UNITED WAY REACH ITS $82,000 GOAL

Many of you have responded to the disaster on the Gulf Coast through the Red Cross, United Way Hurricane Katrina Response Fund (www.unitedway.org), or by other means. But please dont forget to give at home. When you contribute to the United Way of Chatham County (UWCC), you ensure that services will continue to be available year-round to our Chatham County neighbors in need, as well as to people in other areas. All Fearrington residents should have received the materials for UWCCs annual appeal. If you havent written a check yet, please join your neighbors in giving.

UWCC is volunteer-driven. Members of our Chatham County community identify the countys priority needs, and then allocate funds to participating UWCC agencies to address those needs. Here are thumbnail sketches of five of UWCC's member agencies:

Deep River Mediation Provides mediation, school violence prevention and conflict resolution services to all residents of the community.

Salvation Army Committed to meeting the needs of the very poor without discrimination.

Legal Aid of North Carolina Provides free civil legal services and community legal education to low-income families in Chatham County and six other counties in central North Carolina.

Triangle Reading Services Operates radio, television and cable networks to disseminate round-the-clock news and information from print media to elderly, blind and other print impaired people.

Chatham Trades Provides employment, vocational training, and job placement and support for Chatham County adults with disabilities.

f you have questions, call Fearrington Co-Chairs Farrel Potts (929-3795) or Doug McAllister (545-9809). Help us achieve our Fearrington Village goal of $82,000.
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HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS NEED MAGAZINES

Recycle your magazines by donating them to the UNC Hospitals Volunteer Association. The magazines will be distributed in waiting rooms throughout the hospitals.

Magazines no older than one year are needed in a wide variety of subjects, including sports, cooking, decorating and general interest. Spanish-language magazines are also needed. Children's and teen magazines will also be accepted.

Donations may be dropped off at the Information Desk in the main hospital. You may also arrange to have someone meet your car at a hospital entrance to unload the magazines by calling the Volunteer Services Office at 966-4793.
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COMING SOON THE 2005 CHATHAM COUNTY HUNGER WALK

How would you like to have fun, get some great exercise and do an incredibly good thing for your community all at the same time? Here is your opportunity!

On Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m., the CORA (Chatham Out Reach Alliance) Food Pantry will launch its annual Chatham County Hunger Walk in Goldston from the J.S Waters School. Registration will begin at 1:30.

The 10K trek (with an alternative 5K route) is the primary yearly fundraising event for the CORA Food Pantry, generating over two-thirds of the agency's annual budget. The non-profit, all-volunteer Food Pantry on Camp Drive in Pittsboro purchases food at discounts from food banks and local grocers and distributes it to Chatham County residents who are in temporary need. An eligible family may receive an emergency supply up to 4 times each 12 months.

Last years walk raised over $18,000 from Chatham residents, with $2,600 of that coming from Fearrington. These monies, along with other donations, enabled CORA to feed our hungry neighbors the equivalent of 121,380 meals during 2004. During the first eight months of 2005, we have already served the equivalent of 98,805 meals! These numbers have increased by 30% over the same period last year, so it is easy to see that the need is huge and growing.

Walk participants recruit sponsors who will donate funds in honor of the effort of the walker. If you would like to become a member of the Fearrington team, or sponsor a walker, please call Diane Lyons at 545-0679 or Sally Earnest at 542-0120. Since CORA is an all-volunteer organization, over 90% of funds raised go directly to feeding our hungry neighbors. Please join us!
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MUSIC

MUSIC IN THE AIR

Music in the Air will conclude its 2005 season on Sunday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m. The concert will feature "Country and Blues with Trilogy." It will be held on the Upper Lawn at the Swim & Croquet Club in good weather, otherwise in the Gathering Place.
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VILLAGE VOICES OFFER AN EVENING OF FOOD, FUN

"Oktoberfest 2005," the Voices annual fundraiser, will be an evening of food, fun, friends and entertainment on Saturday, October 8, starting at 5 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Dinner will be served at 6 and will feature bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad and open apple cake. Wine, beer, soda, coffee and tea will be served. Carol Vatter will lead the Schnitzelbank, and we will do some "beer hall singing."

The cost is $20 per person. Reservations, by check only, will begin on September 1 and end on October 1 and should be sent or delivered to Sandy Kelley, 547 Weathersfield.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSE'S NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD: LOW B12 LEVELS CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS

Are you getting enough B12 in your diet? Studies have found that 20% of those ages 65 and over have low levels of the vitamin in their blood. The symptoms can be subtle cognitive and neurological changes. More serious deficiencies can lead to dementia and anemia. Some experts say that B12 deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the developing world and possibly in the United States. Dietary sources of B12 are animal derived meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, milk and milk products, so if you are a vegetarian, particularly lacto-ovo vegetarian, you are at risk of a B12 deficiency. The problem can easily be solved by taking a multi-vitamin or eating a vitamin-fortified breakfast cereal. Most multi-vitamins contain 6mcg, which is 100% of the Daily Value set by the Federal Drug Administration.

Other causes of B12 deficiency include lack of stomach acid, lack of intrinsic factor, a substance produced in the stomach that aids in absorption of B12 and gastro-intestinal disorders and surgeries. Those with lack of intrinsic factor (less than 1% of the population) and Crohn's disease or other malabsorption problems may need B12 injections. If you have absorption problems and are in an at-risk category, ask your doctor about ordering a B12 test.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

Strength and Balance Class Every Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m., Gathering Place, New members welcome to join us any time

Foot Clinic Monday October 3, 2-4 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office You must have an appointment. Appointments are filled for October and November. You must make an appointment for the December 5 clinic. Call 542-6877 for an appointment.

Peripheral Neuropathy Group, Thursday, October 13, 11 a.m., Gathering Place

Grief Support Group Friday, October 21, 10 a.m., Fearrington Cares Office
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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET

The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at the Gathering Place on Thursday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to noon. Our speaker will be Dr. Christopher L. Edwards, director of the Chronic Pain Management Program at Duke University. He will provide an update on new research related to peripheral neuropathy and answer questions related to pain management. If you need more information regarding this meeting, call Vera Reece at 542-7272 or e-mail her at breeceATmindspring.com.
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FEARRINGTON CARES OFFERS DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

We all know that as we mature our bodies change. However, do you know how these changes can effect your driving? If you have an accident in North Carolina the insurance companies can raise your rates up to 45 %. That might be the least expense you have from an accident. Doctors, hospitals and most of all, your quality of life would be much more expensive.

Learn what you can do to reduce your chances for an accident by attending the AARP Defensive Driving Course. Joe Geoghegan will present the course on November 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, in the Gathering Place. The course is sponsored by Fearrington Cares.

To register, call Joe at 545-0710.

Then bring a check for $10, made out to AARP, to the first session.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB HOLDS PROGRAM ON YOGA

RoseMarie Roth, a certified Yoga teacher, will address the Vegetarian Club meeting on Wednesday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, on the topic "Asana, the Postures of Yoga."

RoseMarie, a Fearrington resident, is certified in Cardiac Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and in the Iyengar method of Hatha Yoga. Teaching Yoga is her path and passion.

She particularly enjoys working with elders and expectant mothers, receiving gifts of growth and joy through her students.

The Vegetarian Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for a home-cooked vegetarian potluck supper, followed by a speaker well versed in a particular aspect of health and well being. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to attend may call Anna Louise Reynolds, 542-4697, or Ellen Shanahan, 545-2230.
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YOGA ...COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

As we age, strength and flexibility become increasingly important. While books about Yoga and Yoga CDs or tapes are good, taking a class is preferable. Not only do you have the camaraderie of others, you get immediate feedback from our instructor.

We offer you this opportunity right here in Fearrington every Wednesday morning, 8:15- 9:30 a.m. Please join us and see for yourself how much fun we have while we learn techniques to improve our overall well being.

More details are available by calling Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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FHA AFFAIRS

CHATHAM OFFICIAL TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER FHA BOARD MEETING

Will Baker, Chatham County public works utilities director, will be our guest speaker at the October FHA board meeting. Baker is particularly responsible for the Chatham County Water System and can answer any questions about our potable water.

Hear Mr. Baker and ask him questions at your FHA board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4 at the Gathering Place.
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FHA PROPOSES BYLAW CHANGES

The Fearrington Homeowners Association Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to the bylaws to be voted on at the November Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS

The following new section is added to this article:

SECTION 7A. FHA ASSOCIATE There is hereby established an FHA Associate category which shall apply only to residents of Galloway Ridge as identified by the Galloway Ridge Board of Directors. Because of the legal requirements of the covenants under which the FHA operates, such FHA Associates will not be able to vote on issues that may come before the FHA Board of Directors nor become an officer or member of the Board of Directors or the Nominating Committee. In all other respects FHA Associates will have the same rights and privileges accorded to regular members. FHA Associates are not subject to special assessments but will pay monthly dues at a rate of 75% of the FHA regularly established dues.

EXPLANATION: This amendment would allow residents of Galloway Ridge to participate in FHA activities but would not give them actual member status since by covenant membership is restricted to Fearrington Village lot owners.

ARTICLE VII - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. POWERS

A rewritten Subsection (b) shown below is to replace the current language:

(b) Impose charges for the late payment of assessments, not to exceed the greater of twenty dollars ($20.00) per month or ten percent (10%) of any assessment installment unpaid and, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, suspend privileges or services provided by the FHA (except rights of access to lots) during any period that assessments or other amounts due and owing to the FHA remain unpaid for a period of 30 days or longer and levy reasonable fines not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for violations of the declarations, bylaws and rules and regulations of the association

EXPLANATION: This amendment restates the recently amended version of GS 47-3-102 which applies to homeowners associations like the FHA and at the same time outlines enforcement procedures to be followed by the FHA regarding the payment of dues and significant violations of the existing covenants within the scope of the FHA's authority and jurisdiction.

[The complete Bylaws of the Fearrington Homeowners Association can be viewed by clicking here.]
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SHARING THE ROAD WITH BIKERS, WALKERS

Commonly we consider it the responsibility of drivers to share roads with walkers and bikers, to observe all official traffic signs and follow safety precautions throughout our community. This is reminder to all of us who also use the roads walkers; joggers; bikers; those on scooters and skateboards, and those with baby carriages, small children and pets to take responsibility in the effort to keep our roads safe.

Extra care should be taken by pedestrians when meeting vehicles on curves, during the busiest traffic times for workers and vendors, after rains when the roads are wet and during the winter months when there are slick spots. The best precaution, for all but bikers, is to stay to the left side of the road, and to move to the extreme edge as traffic approaches.

Since there are only a few walking trails and no sidewalks, except in Camden Park, the streets and roads must be shared by everyone. Lets all do our part to keep our wonderful village a safe, healthy and delightful place to live and enjoy the outdoors. FHA Road Safety Committee
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE FHA BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6

Complete minutes are available in the FHA office, the mail kiosks and by clicking here.

President Tom Hauck called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Tom read a letter recognizing and thanking Dik Van Iten for his time and effort on behalf of the Fearrington community. Tom presented a plaque to Dik in appreciation of all his work.

Resident Input

Farrel Potts, co-chair of the United Way drive in Fearrington, spoke about the campaign. Of the three affluent communities in Chatham County, Fearrington is the only one that failed to meet its target last year. He listed ten reasons why residents should contribute and asked that all contribute generously.

Approval of Minutes

The July Board minutes were approved as published.

Treasurers Report

Bob Flower reported July income of $930; expenses, $5,042, with a balance in the checking account of $6,346.86 as of July 31. Liquid assets total $190,596.61. He reported reserves of $85,229.52. Bob also reported that a rider has been added to the FHA insurance policy to cover board director liability up to $25,000. The complete treasurers report is filed with the minutes of this meeting.

New Business

A. Pittsboro Postmaster, R. Stephen Bennett, and his associate, Tori White, presented a proposal to install a Contract Postal Unit (CPU) in Fearrington. FHA is considering renting the former Fearrington Cares office in the Gathering Place to a contractor for the CPU. Tori White pointed to the Cole Park post office in Popes as a typical CPU. There was much discussion and a lengthy Q&A session took place. Bill Sommers and Carol-Ann Greenslade presented views on the CPU. Tom Hauck provided sign-up sheets for residents to post their preferences and announced that the sheets are also available at the mail kiosks. As of the meeting, signatures were running around 60% for the proposal. (The full minutes with the Q&A and Bills and Carol-Anns views are available in your mail kiosk, on the web or at the FHA office.)

B. Approval of new signature policy for handling money. Bob Flower moved that two signatures be required on any expenditure or withdrawal of FHA funds exceeding $5,000. The purpose is to strengthen financial controls with respect to major expenditures and fund transfers. This policy is to be effective September 6 for all FHA accounts and is understood to be a FHA requirement utilized on standard financial institution forms. Moved and seconded; the motion passed.

Committee Reports

Quality of Life -- Drew Bratton

Road Safety Committee: The committee is working on initiatives such as review of lighting at the exits of Weathersfield and Village Way; painting with reflective color the concrete island on Village Way and 15-501, and a deer crossing sign on Creekwood just off Village Way.

Newcomers Fair: Sixty clubs and agencies attended the Newcomers Fair on August 18. Thanks to all who attended and supported the fair. How lucky we all are to have access to such a wide diversity of programs in our daily lives.

FHA Office: Pat Harkins, volunteer office manager, reported July and August performances as follows:July, 12,233 copies made for deposits of $221.05. August, 36,196 copies made with deposits of $435.10.

Volunteers: This month I would like to thank the communications arm in Fearrington Bob Comey, Mary Hammond, Michael Cotter, and Lee Caldwell. The efforts of this group with the Newsletter, web page and audio-visual for the Gathering Place are really appreciated.

As we see the changing of the guard in Fearrington for volunteering, we need fresh new faces helping with the volunteering effort. We have a need for a manager for the FHA office, as well as several other positions to include the roadside volunteer pick up the Save A Highway program at the entrance to Fearrington Village. We are losing the longtime printing volunteers, Dik Van Iten and Don Reilly. They have done such a super job for so many years their services will be missed. In late August Don Reilly ran a FHA newsletter printing orientation program for four volunteers.

Gathering Place -- Edie Lange

Edie reported that there are 61 reservations for September at the Gathering Place and there is a new key lady, Mary Ann Clarkson, who will be the Wednesday lady.

County Liaison -- Bill Sommers

Bill reported that the Incorporation Committee met last week and will be presenting an update to the board at the next work session. The committee will recommend that the board consider incorporation.

Grounds and Facilities -- Carol-Ann Greenslade

Carol-Ann stated that while coloring outside the lines may have its virtues, it does not apply to driving, which should only be done between the lines.It would also cut down on the wear and tear at the corners of the road shoulders, which in turn contributes to erosion of the shoulders and ultimately the roadway.

Nominating Ken Richardson

Ken Richardson reported that the committee is still seeking candidates for two positions, vice president and secretary. The committee has leads and is working diligently.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Janet Lorant, Acting Secretary
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2006 FHA BOARD ELECTION

Following are the bios of Fearrington residents who are candidates for the 2006 FHA Board. The election will take place at the FHA Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 13. Voting will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 3 and ending no later than 5. Enclosed in this newsletter is a copy of a sample ballot. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to vote, you may pick up a proxy ballot from the basket at 108 Creekwood and return it to the same place by November 11.

We would like to thank the Nominating Committee, which worked diligently throughout the year to develop this slate of candidates.

Drew Bratton- 18 Caswell President

Drew and his wife Mary moved to Fearrington seven years ago from Toledo, Ohio.

He holds a degree in business administration and completed additional graduate work in marketing and finance. Drew spent 38 years with a large multi-national packaging company, Owens-Brockway. Professional experiences were in the Glass Container and the Plastic Products Divisions in the U.S. and in 25 countries. His business specialty was marketing, with emphasis on strategic business planning, profit and loss, training, and new product introductions.Recently, he has run a multi-million dollar export business from his office in Fearrington.

Since coming to Fearrington, Drew has been on the Long-Range Planning Committee and vice president of the FHA this past year. He has been active in several reading mentoring programs at Pittsboro Elementary and Silk Hope Elementary Schools.He is an avid cyclist and participates weekly with the Fearrington Cyclists. He enjoys classical music performances, classes at DILR and Elderhosteling.

Lowell D. Kennedy 188 Weatherbend Director Gathering Place

He was born in Cambridge, Mass. and lived in Belmont, Mass. until graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1951 with a degree in Marine Engineering.

Lowell was a commercial division project engineer for Honeywell in Boston, Portland, Maine and Rochester, N.Y. until 1966. He was an active seagoing engineer and port engineer for the government and various companies from 1966 until retiring as a chief engineer from a subsidiary of General Dynamics in 1996.

He and his wife were residents of New Hampshire from 1966 to 2003 when they moved to Fearrington and renovated their present house. Lowell is active in the Fearrington Golf and the Swim and Croquet clubs.

Carol-Ann Greenslade 149 Tinderwood -Director Grounds and Facilities

Carol-Ann and her husband Forrest moved to Fearrington five years ago from New Jersey, where they lived 23 years.

She was a Realtor for 16 years and prior to that she oversaw the road department, the landfill and co-chaired the police committee in Raritan Township, N.J.

William S. Stempfle 251 Fox Ridge -Director At Large

Bill was born and raised in Bath, N.Y., where he served as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for15 years.

He also served as member of the local land trust and various groups that promoted "quality of life" issues, including Hospice and Literacy Volunteer.

Since arriving in Fearrington he has served as Phase IV Block Captain, as a member of his covenant committee and as a volunteer for Fearrington Cares.

Bill is a graduate of Lehigh University.

Gillian T. Cell 24 West Madison Director Community Affairs

Gillian moved to Fearrington in 2003 after retiring from the College of William and Mary as provost and professor of history, positions held previously at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. North Carolina has been home to Gillian since 1962 when she moved to the United States from Great Britain after completing a

Ph.D. in English history at the University of Liverpool.

She knew Fearrington from its earliest days when she was on the faculty at UNC and living in Chapel Hill. She taught history and was associate dean of the Graduate School, Affirmative Action Officer, chair of the Department of History and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Gillian is on the advisory boards of the UNC Program for the Humanities and Human Values and the UNC Honors Program. At Fearrington she has been active in the Womens Club and Democratic Club, serving on the program committee for both.

Jim Ackerman 8 East Madison Secretary

Jim moved from Wilmington, N.C. to East Camden Park in February. In Wilmington, he served on the board of the Turnberry Homeowners Association.

Prior to moving to North Carolina, Jim spent his professional career in the Philadelphia area. For many years he was professor and chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvanias School of Dental Medicine and was also the director of the Division of Dentistry at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. For 25 years, he maintained a private practice in Bryn Mawr.

In Ardmore, Pa., Jim served as president of his condominium association and participated in leadership roles in a number of dental organizations. Jim is semi-retired. He is an adjunct clinical professor of orthodontics at the UNC School of Dentistry and practices part-time in North Raleigh and Fuquay Varina.

Joseph Devan 1313 Langdon Place -Nominating Committee

Joe, from Linwood, New Jersey, spent his career with Mobil Oil Corp., where he held many management and staff positions in the Human Resources Department in the International Marketing and Refining Division.

He and his wife Maureen moved to Fearrington 16 years ago and live in the Bush Creek town homes area.

Upon moving to Fearrington, Joe joined Quintiles Inc. in Research Triangle Park as vice president-human resources. He served as the first president of Bush Creek Townhouses Association.

Anne Kirkhoff 585 Woodbury -Nominating Committee

Anne came to Fearrington via Cleveland, Ohio, where she lived for 40 years with husband, Jim.

Anne graduated from Western College in Oxford, Ohio and worked as an associate editor of in-house publications before marriage took her to Boston and then to Cleveland.

Anne was responsible for scheduling TV commercials and public service announcements within the framework of regular programming.

She served in several volunteer capacities, including president of the PTA and national president of the Western College Alumni Association. She later worked as office manager of a large Cleveland church.

At Fearrington she has served on the boards of Arts and Crafts and the Women's Club and as president of Village Voices.

Doris Bernlohr 500 Beechmast Nominating Committee

Doris was born and raised in Rogers City, Mich. After obtaining a B.S. degree in education and a masters in education/reading from Wayne State University, she spent over 30 years as a teacher in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Prior to coming to Fearrington in 1998, her volunteer activities included serving on the YWCA Board of Directors as vice president of programs and on the board of Someplace Safe, where she worked with domestic violence victims and their children.

Doris has been an active member of the American Association of University Women for many years.

She has been president of the Chapel Hill Branch of AAUW and as AAUW North Carolina state liaison for the Legal Advocacy Fund. She has tutored at Silk Hope School and in 2005 chaired the CROP Walk for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she serves on the Social Ministry Committee. Previous FHA activities included membership on the Transportation Committee

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FALL CLEANUP NOVEMBER 7 to 14, 2005

Phases I to V, Weathersfield, The Woods, and Bush Creek

There will be one pickup in each area, so have your yard waste out by the road by Sunday, November 6. Collection starts on Monday, November 7. Leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over six feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road. Only bags or bundles will be picked up.

All leaves must be in paper bags. Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles. No garbage should be included.

This service is for yard debris and not for the result of major clearing. Excessive amounts will not be picked up unless you contact M.J. Barber (542-6124) who will bill you for his service.

To facilitate tying limbs, lay two six-foot lengths of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 in. apart before you start to stack limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie knots, you know the pile is too big and you should start another pile.

Carol-Ann Greenslade (545-9743).
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A NOTE FOR FEARRINGTON ORGANIZATIONS

Many of our organizations have websites these days. I would be happy to add URLs to the organization listing in the directory. If any of you are interested, let me know. Mike Cotter, Directory Editor
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EMERGENCY FORMS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Attached to the June FHA Newsletter was a green Emergency Registration Form that the FHA asked all residents to fill out and return to the FHA Office. All new residents were asked to fill out this form and current residents were asked to update their information. The importance of this form cannot be overstated.

A West Camden resident had surgery in September and was recuperating at home. A neighbor noted that his TV and lights were on in his house where he lived alone. They tried to reach him on the phone, but there was no answer. They then knocked on the door, but again no response. The neighbor had a key to the garage but not to the front door. Upon opening the garage, they found the door into the house was locked.

A call to 911 brought an immediate response from the Sheriff's Department. With all doors and windows locked, the deputy looked in the transom window and saw an overturned motorized scooter and the resident on the floor. On entering the house, they found the owner dead. The neighbors went to the FHA office in hopes that he had filled out the emergency registration form, which was the case. The deputies then contacted the person listed on the form.

Unfortunately, "none" was written on the line that asked if a neighbor had a key in case of an emergency.

This should be an alert to all of us that we should give a house key to a neighbor in case of any emergency. If you haven't filled out this form or updated your copy in the FHA Office, this sad happening should emphasize the need that it be done.

Now, just do it. Don Reilly
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RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN FARMLAND SURVEY

The Land Conservation Farmland Preservation is offering to those interested Fearrington residents a survey on Farmland Preservation for Chatham County.

The survey forms can be picked up at the mail kiosks or printed from the FHA web site by clicking here. The resident should mail the completed survey to Central Carolina Community College, 764 West St., Pittsboro 27312, Attention: Tom Glendinning, Land Conservancy Coordinator
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FEARRINGTON ARTISTS CORNER

The National League of American Pen Women has accepted Doris Dunlap as a member. Membership requirements must be juried by the local branch and the National League in Washington, D.C. The artist must qualify in at least three national, jury exhibitions within the last five years. Doris was recommended as an impressionist-abstract painter in her field.

Recent works by Murry Handler will be shown through Sunday, October 16 at the Durham Art Guild, 120 Morris St., in a show titled "On The Edge." Awarded a "solo show" at the guild's 50th Anniversary Exhibition last December, Murry's works are acrylic or mixed media on canvas, many depicting semi-abstract landscapes that Stephanie Hanor, curator of the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, called "beautifully stark composition on the verge of abstraction."
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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
Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com


Bob Comey edited this issue and will edit the November issue. The deadline for that issue is Saturday, October 15.


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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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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR