FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

PALETTEERS TO HOLD EXHIBIT

The Paletteers 12th annual art exhibit will open at the Gathering Place on Sunday, February 12 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. All Fearringtonians and their guests are welcome.

Refreshments will be served and there will be a "bin sale."
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FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR POTTER'S EYE EXHIBIT

Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art and museum members will be visiting the museum on Wednesday, February 15 for The Potter's Eye: Art and Tradition in North Carolina Pottery exhibit. Masterpieces from the state's 19th century pottery tradition and the work of six distinguished North Carolina potters are featured in this show.

George Holt, organizing co-curator of the exhibit, will lead tours at 11 a.m. and after lunch at 1:30 p.m. (maximum 25 persons each tour).

Please arrive 15 minutes early. You must be a member of the Friends and the museum to participate.

Reservations: Lenni Newman, lenniATnc.rr.com or 545-0541; then drop off check for $16 per person, payable to FFNCMA, in our box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk.
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MEMORABILIA NEEDED FOR ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT

The FHA's Silver Anniversary Celebration will include an exhibit at the Gathering Place. We have begun collecting old photos, maps, documents, etc., from the past 25 years and welcome additional contributions from residents.

If you would like to loan memorabilia for the exhibit, please contact Marva Price (marva.priceATduke.edu) or Bob Comey (rcomeyATmindspring.com).
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CARS AND BICYCLES IN FEARRINGTON

Fearrington has a fair number of bicyclists. Some are frequent cyclists, some are weekend cyclists and others are occasional cyclists. Cyclists here range in age from the 30s to the 80s. They all want to be able to enjoy cycling without fear of being involved in or causing an accident.

This is not a theoretical issue. Most cyclists have had a close call with a motor vehicle. Only one, so far, caused an injury to a cyclist run off the road by a car on Village Way. With a few simple precautions, our Village has the potential to be much safer for bicyclists and drivers.

It is important that everyone operate under the same rules. Those must be the laws of North Carolina that govern public roadways. Many of us arrived from other states and may assume that the laws here are the same as the laws from the states we left. In this state, bicycles are treated similarly to motor vehicles with a few notable exceptions. Specifically, cyclists are required to use hand signals to indicate turns and, like other vehicles, ride in the same direction as traffic and obey all signs and signals. They are not required to ride in single file. Drivers who do not understand this may become angry when they see cyclists riding abreast. Cars also are required to follow the same rules when passing a bike as when passing any other vehicle. They must slow down behind the bike or bikes and wait until it is safe to pass.

Even more important than the law are a few courtesies. First, bicyclists should remain aware of motor vehicle traffic and fall into single file if there is traffic from behind. They should ride as close to the edge of the road as safe so that cars can pass more easily. On the other hand, cars approaching from behind should slow down and be patient to pass safely. They should not honk when beside the cyclists or cut in as close as possible. If you are following a cyclist, and observe an oncoming car, do not try to pass until the road is clear.

If we all follow the law and these simple courtesies, Fearrington will be safer for everyone. FHA Road Safety Committee
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MCINTYRE'S FEBRUARY EVENTS

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

Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. Joanna Catherine Scott, winner of the 2005 Frith Press Ekphrastic Prize, will read from Fainting at the Uffizi, poems set in Florence, Italy. She will be accompanied by Stan Absher who will read from the 2005 Main Street Rag contest runner-up, The Burial of Anyce Shepherd, and The Black Socks, who will read from their new mini-chapbook, Telephone.

Sunday February 5, 2 p.m. Local author Margaret Wharton will read from her fourth book, Talk of Many Things Further Recollections of a GI War Bride.

Saturday February 11, 11 a.m. Local author Adam Powell discusses his new book, University of North Carolina Basketball, Images of Sports.

Saturday, February 18, 11 a.m. Naturalist writer Janet Lembke shares from her latest work.

Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19. McIntyre's will feature books related to American Folk Art, in conjunction with the Fearrington Folk Art Show at the Barn.
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THESPIANS TO MEET

Fearrington Thespians will meet at the Gathering Place on Sunday, February 5 at 6 p.m., earlier than usual because of Super Bowl. Ferguson McKay will produce a scene from I'm Not Rappaport and a scene from Mixed Emotions. The actors will be Warren (Snuffy) Howe, Nancy Rogerson and Ferguson McKay.

All Fearringtonians and Gallowayers welcome.

Galloway Ridge has invited the Thespians to its stage on Sunday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. David Ayres will produce Kendall Rileigh's play Marginalia, which was presented last year in Carrboro. Alan Vesley starred in that production and will star again, joined by Sherry Harris. All Fearringtonians welcome!

Questions? Call Carol Girton, 542-0992
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ARTS & CRAFTS PRESENTS PROGRAM ABOUT QUILTS

Arts & Crafts, Etc. will hold its next meeting on Monday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Our guests will be Candace Thomas, Marjorie Diggs Freeman, Karimah Abdusamad and Annette Bailey from the African American Quilt Circle. This group was founded in l998 for quilters and quilt aficionados who live in the RTP area. Quilters come from as far as Fayetteville, Warrenton and Wilmington to work with this group. There will be a display of a variety of quilts and other fiber arts.

Members of the group have received national recognition, winning ribbons and prizes in quilt competitions, being featured in quilting magazines and participating in juried shows. The Circle was profiled locally on National Public Radio last summer.

Join us and enjoy visiting with these area artisans and viewing examples of their talents.

A trip to the Temple Theatre in Sanford on Thursday, March 16, with lunch at Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House is being planned for members of Arts & Crafts. For more information, call Anne Kirkhoff at 542-4390.

As always, Galloway Ridge residents are welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
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POSTCARD CLUB OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The "perfect" club! One meeting per year, no officers, no dues, no committees. We trade, review, buy and appraise postcards. From a few cards to several thousands, something for everyone.

Bring your "shoebox" collection and learn how to collect, preserve or dispose of your cards. Informal appraisals from members available.

Come to our meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 10 a.m., at Galloway Ridge. Call John Webster for information, 542-1139.
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AM BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS SHE GOT UP OFF THE COUCH

The next meeting of the AM Book Club will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 10 a.m. at the Market Caf?. For this month we will read She Got Up Off the Couch by Haven Kimmel. All residents from Fearrington and Galloway Ridge are welcome. Please come and participate in this informal discussion. Call Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.
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TRAVEL CLUB TO EXPLORE NINE DELIGHTFUL PLACES

The Travel Club will meet on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 pm in the Gathering Place. Henry Castner will present another of his informative and educational slide programs. Have you heard of or have you read Patricia Schultz's book, 1000 Places to See Before You Die? In Henrys view, the author missed a few delightful places. He will explore nine locations in nine different countries in four different continents

All residents are invited to attend.
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RABBI TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Rabbi Frank Fischer will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, February 14. The title of his lecture will be God in Search of Man the Teachings of Abraham J. Heschel.

Rabbi Fischer received his B.A. degree at Brooklyn College and was ordained at the Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, where he also received an M.A. degree in Hebrew literature. He was very active in the civil rights movement and oversaw Hillel activities at both Duke and UNC. Rabbi Fischer lectures frequently at DILR, the Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement.

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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WOMEN'S CLUB TO HEAR PROFESSOR MADELINE LEVINE

The Fearrington Women's Club will meet on Wednesday, February 15 at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All women of Galloway Ridge and Fearrington are cordially invited to attend this special meeting when Professor Madeline Levine will present The Words Are the Least of It: The Work of The Literary Translator. Dr. Levine is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Slavic Language and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Professor Levine's interests center around Russian or Comparative East European literature. Most of her publications focus on post-World War II writers, with an emphasis on the literary representation of the Holocaust and of Polish-Jewish relations. Dr. Levine said, "That over the last 10 to 15 years, much of my creative energy has been directed toward what I like to call the scholarly art of literary translation."

Professor Levine earned her doctoral degree from Harvard University in 1971. She is the author of numerous books and articles. Among the various UNC courses she regularly teaches are Reading Other Cultures: Issues in Literary Translation and Childhood and Adolescence in Russian and East European Literatures.

Please mark your calendar for February 15. Professor Levine's most interesting and informative presentation is not to be missed.
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TURKEY: EUROPEAN OR CENTRAL ASIAN POWER?

Michael Cotter will speak to the Great Decisions group on Thursday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of McIntyre's. The topic of his talk is "Turkey in the 21st Century: A European or a Central Asian Power?"

Please note: This is the third Thursday, not the second Thursday in February.

Mike is a retired Foreign Service officer. He had assignments in South Vietnam, Bolivia, Chile, Equador, Turkey, Zaire and Washington, D.C. He was ambassador to Turkmenistan from 1995 to 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Mike holds advanced degrees from the University of Michigan Law School and Stanford University. Mike lives in The Woods with his wife Joanne.

Great Decisions is open to anyone interested in foreign affairs. There is no membership fee or dues. Mikes talk may be based in part on the Foreign Policy Association article about Turkey that will become available in late January for perusal. It will be available at McIntyre's front desk or in the booklet for the year from fpa.org for $15.

Any questions, please contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432.
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FOLK ART SHOW FEATURES 30+ ARTISTS

The 4th Annual Fearrington Folk Art Show will be held at the Barn on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19. Over 30 of the Southeast's most renowned artists will exhibit and sell their work. Artists include Sam the Dot Man, Clyde Jones, Mama Girl and Danny Doughty. There will be live music, food and drink.
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FEARRINGTON WRITERS TO MEET

The next meeting of the Fearrington Writers Group will be held on Monday, February 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is currently writing or just thinking about writing.

The Writers Group currently sponsors self-directed workshops for persons who have an interest in writing poetry or prose. If you would like to read a poem, short story or something else at the meeting, please contact Barry Reece at breeceATmindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fcgATforrestgreenslade.com. To learn more about the Writers Group visit the FHA Web Site and click on "Organizations."
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NURSERY OWNER TO SPEAK TO GARDEN CLUB

The Fearrington Garden Club will meet at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Doug Chapman of Plantworks Nursery of Rougemont will be the speaker. Mr. Chapman has been a wholesale grower for 29 years. His business was established in 1978, specializing in groundcovers. Since that time his nursery has expanded to include a range of perennials, ferns, hosta, daylilies, annuals and ornamental grasses. Each year Mr. Chapman adds new plant varieties to his already large product line. He will be able to share and pique our interest on what we can expect to see in the marketplace this spring.

All Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the program.Contact John Karvazy, president, at 542-6942 for further information.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICANS TO HEAR EX-CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

The Fearrington Republicans will meet on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All meetings are open to our neighbors in Fearrington and Galloway Ridge.

We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be Zan Bunn. From 2002 to 2004, she served as the 72-hour director in the victory efforts for the North Carolina GOP. Zan served as deputy executive director, managing 12 field office operations in North Carolina for the Bush/Cheney campaign. She was campaign manager for Ferrell Blount and is a member of the board of directors of the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women.

The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Please save the dates.

For information, contact Winnie Weissman, 542-3477.
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DEMOCRATS TO PRESENT COMMUNITY, POLITICAL SPEAKERS

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington and Galloway Ridge to its next meeting at the Gathering Place at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28.

The program is designed to introduce residents of these communities to political and community service organizations that they may wish to join.

The service organizations are Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities (CCEC), which works to empower citizens to enhance Chatham's future, and the Haw River Assembly (HRA), which has been working since 1982 to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake. Loyse Hurley, chair, will speak for CCEC, and Elaine Chiosso, chair, will speak for HRA.

The two political organizations are Chatham Democratic Women and the Chatham Coalition. Bonnie Bechard, chair, will speak for the Democratic Women, and Jeffrey Starkweather, chair, will speak for the Coalition.

Submitted by Carol Johnson Sherrod for the Club. 12/15/05 542-6650
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WOMEN'S CLUB TO HOLD BOOK, BAKE & BOUTIQUE SALE

The Fearrington Women's Clubs annual Book, Bake & Boutique Sale, to be held on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., will again feature a Tuscan Cafe under the leadership of professional food stylist Debbie Disabatino. Soups, salads and breads will be served for lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Luncheon items may be purchased for take-out if preferred. Coffee and tea will be available all day, and, of course, if you would like a sweet to finish your lunch or to go with your coffee, home-baked items will be available at the Bake Sale.

Eunice Collins, chairperson for the Bake Sale, is encouraging all Fearrington cooks to supply baked goods. In addition, donations of specialties, such as soups, chili, stews, quiches, hors d'oeuvres and casseroles are encouraged. Gourmet items such as jellies, salsas, chutneys, mustards, olives, olive oils, and vinegars are also welcome additions.

All food donations should be left at the Gathering Place on Friday, February 24, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., where someone will be pleased to receive them. Questions? Call Debbie at 542-2438 or Eunice at 542-2395.

Books, CDs and gently used Boutique items such as table linens, kitchen items, lamps and knick-knacks, as well as artwork, glass, and jewelry will continue to be received until Thursday, February 15 by Nora Lake (542-2410) and Nancy Baker (545-9884).

The Book, Bake and Boutique Sale is an important fundraising event. All proceeds from the sale benefit Chatham County charities. Your support of this event helps Fearrington maintain its reputation as a good Chatham County neighbor!
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DR. EFIRD TO UNRAVEL ISAIAH'S PROPHESIES

On Monday, March 6, Dr. James "Mickey" Efird will return to the Gathering Place for the first of four presentations on the Book of Isaiah, which contains prophetic material from three different periods in the history of Israel's development the eighth, sixth and fourth centuries BCE.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird;s subsequent lectures are planned for March 13, 20 and 27. All four will begin at 10 a.m. and last 90 minutes.

Mark your calendars and get ready to gain new insights into a challenging book found in both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

All Village and Galloway Ridge residents are welcome to attend the Fearrington Bible Lecture Series free of charge. Please bring a friend.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: STANLEY GRAHAM KNICK TO SPEAK ON LUMBEE INDIANS

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library (www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org) are pleased to present Stanley Graham Knick, Ph.D., on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging in Pittsboro. Dr. Knick's program will be Lumbee Indian History and Culture: Past and Present. The Lumbee Indian Nation includes over 60,000 Lumbee members in North Carolina. This program provides an overview of the Lumbees, from prehistory to modern times, with a review of contemporary culture. Dr. Knick addresses questions concerning the federal governments position and recognition of the Lumbee people as a nation. Central to this presentation is the view that both change and continuity have characterized the history and culture of the Lumbee Indian.

Dr. Knick has been director of the Native American Resource Center at UNC-Pembroke since 1986. He has a Ph.D. in anthropology from Indiana University and teaches courses in archaeology, Native American health and contemporary Native American issues in the American Indian Studies Department of UNC-Pembroke. His research interests include video ethnography and the archaeology of southeastern North Carolina, art and culture of Native Americans and global traditional cultures. In 1996, Dr. Knick was inducted as an honorary member of the Lumbee Tribe

This presentation is made possible through a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council.
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PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY READ PROGRAM TO FEATURE MOUNTAIN TALK

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library will present Christine Mallinson on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging. This Community Read program, Mountain Talk, is inspired by the authentic Appalachian dialect used in the writing of My Old True Love by Sheila Kay Adams.

Speaking "mountain talk" is one of the features that is often noticed first about residents of Appalachia. Mallinson will discuss the early American settlement patterns that contributed to the development of Appalachian English and then describe this dialect, using examples from recordings made with speakers from western North Carolina. She will discuss whether television, mobility and the emerging global community are affecting and changing Appalachian English. She will conclude by discussing the role of speech as a primary indicator of regional identity and an integral part of Appalachian culture, in literature, song and conversation.

Mallinson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University. She received her M.A. in English with a concentration in sociolinguistics from N.C. State and her B.A. in sociology and German from UNC-Chapel Hill. Her primary research interests are in sociolinguistics, specifically regional and ethnic variation in Appalachian English.
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PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY READ DISCUSSIONS

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library will discuss My Old True Love by Sheila Kay Adams, on Monday, February 6 at 7 p.m. at the library. The library's monthly book club has elected to discuss the Community Read selection for their February book discussion. The author visit will be on Saturday, March 11 at the Fearrington Barn.

A daytime discussion of My Old True Love will be held at McIntyre's on Wednesday, February 22 at 3 p.m.

Written in authentic Appalachian dialect and punctuated by ballads, the book brings to life both the music in their speech and the speech in their music. Generations of the author's own family stories and community memories provide the backdrop for this fictional account of the joys and struggles experienced by those living in the North Carolina mountains of the 19th century.

Copies are available for loan at the library. Or support the Community Read by purchasing a copy at Friends events (www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org), at Pittsboro First Sundays and at McIntyre's. A portion of the proceeds from these purchases is generously donated by McIntyre's to support the Community Read.
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COMPUTER CLASSES AVAILABLE TO SENIORS

SeniorNet Computer Classes for Seniors will offer the following courses in February and March at the Chapel Hill Senior Center.

For those who do not have current SeniorNet membership, the cost is $40 for one year, $60 for two years, $85 for three years during which any course may be taken. Register at the center, 400 S. Elliott Road. Two checks are required (the Senior Center cannot accept credit cards). Pay the membership fee to "SeniorNet" and the course fee to "OCDOA."

For more information, visit http://home.nc.rr.com/pceducation or call Francis Coyle at 403-6259 or Art Lebo at 259-7330.
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UNC PROFESSOR TO ADDRESS AAUW

On Saturday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m., the AAUW of Chapel Hill will meet at the Binkley Baptist Church off U.S. 15-501.Our speaker is Professor Florence Soltys, assistant clinical professor, UNC Schools of Medicine and Social Work. Professor Soltys will speak from 10 to 11.There will be time for questions.

All are welcome, including non-members. Please join us for coffee and cake before the speaker at 9:30.If you need additional information or directions, please contact Kay White at 542-1138.
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U.N. ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The first thing that springs to mind when U.S. international environment policy is mentioned is the Kyoto Protocol, the controversial treaty that targets global warming by limiting greenhouse gas emissions, but whose potential effectiveness is limited by Americas refusal to participate. But while Kyoto is pivotal, with broad ramifications, the United States, by virtue of its wide global reach, impacts many other aspects of the world environment as well.

Richard (Pete) Andrews, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill, an expert on environmental policy in the United States and worldwide, will discuss the implications of the U.S.'s environmental policy on the Kyoto Protocol and global warming and the broader U.S. record on environmental agreements.

The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, February 22 at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill. 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, February 17. Questions? Call 542-0319.
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SHARED LEARNING SPONSORS LECTURE ON SUPREME COURT REFORM

Professor Paul Carrington, former dean of the Duke University Law School, will speak to Shared Learning members on Reforming the Court: Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices. The talk will be on Friday, February 24 at 11 a.m.

Carrington received his law degree from Harvard University and before joining the Duke faculty taught in 15 American law schools, including Harvard, Michigan and the University of California. He was also a visiting professor at European, Latin American and Asian law schools. Carrington has been active in judicial law reform efforts, the rules of civil litigation and the selection and tenure of judges in state courts. In addition to writing numerous books, articles and essays, he has been widely interviewed in the media, appearing on PBS and CBS.

The lecture will be held in the Shared Learning Meeting Room at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. It is open to the public.

For information, call Dorothy Mahan at 542-7009.
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THE MUSIC SCENE

VILLAGE VOICES TUNING UP FOR ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

Village Voices has begun an exciting 06 spring term. With the first rehearsals behind us, we know that the Spring Concert may be the best yet. The music will feature Broadway show tunes, including works by Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Frank Loesser, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. The concert will be in early May, and there is still time to get in on the fun.

Village Voices is open to all women residing in Fearrington or Galloway Ridge. Rehearsals are on Monday afternoons, 3:45until 5:30 at the Gathering Place. There are no auditions. The ability to read music is helpful but not required. Come find out why this is one of the most enjoyable groups at Fearrington. For more information, contact our president, Sandy Kelley, at 542-6750.
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DIAMOND STUDS COMING TO THE BARN

Mojo Productions will present "Diamond Studs," the hit musical about the life of Jesse James, at the Barn, Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, February 5. The show was first performed by the Red Clay Ramblers in Chapel Hill in 1974 and moved to off-Broadway in 1975.

Tickets are $20 and are available at www.studsatthebarn.com or by calling 545-5701.
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HELPING HANDS

BELL RINGERS HIT A HIGH NOTE FOR THE SALVATION ARMY

The tolling of the bell at Lowes Foods at Chatham Crossing brought a total of $8,186.08 to bolster relief efforts of the Salvation Army. Thanks to everyone who gave so generously of both time and money, Fearrington again showed the community that we care about our neighbors and want to reach out to those in need.

We appreciate everyone who responded to our appeals and took a turn to ring the bell and rock the kettle. Its fun, its productive and we hope more of you will volunteer next year so we can extend the hours. Anne and Jim Kirkhoff
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FEARRINGTONIANS SUPPORT THE CORA FOOD PANTRY

In mid-December many Fearringtonians supported the Chatham food pantry (CORA) by bringing gifts of food to the Barn prior to the Donald Davis story-telling session sponsored by McIntyre's. Some of those same residents and many others also purchased bags of needed groceries destined for the county hungry families when they shopped at the Chatham Crossing Lowes store the past two months.

The food donated in each of those drives well exceeded last years results and has helped feed the growing number of families who came to the food pantry in November and December. For 2005, the number of families assisted was well over 20% higher than the number in 2004. The food banks entirely volunteer staff greatly appreciates that generosity, without which the pantry could not survive.

The pantry managers and provisioners hope that residents of the Village and Galloway Ridge will remember that feeding the hungry is the pantry's year-round mission. At any time they can support that mission by transferring to the food pantry Greenpoints earned from grocery purchases at Lowes. Green handouts explaining how that is done can be picked up in the mail kiosks. Residents can also help by sending checks made out to "Chatham Outreach Alliance" to P.O. Box 1326, Pittsboro. To learn more about the pantry, please visit its website at www.corafoodpantry.com.

HEALTH AND FITNESS
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EATING RIGHT FOR CANCER SURVIVAL

Fearrington Cares, along with The Cancer Project, will sponsor a course entitled "Eating Right for Cancer Survival" beginning in March. The course will be held weekly and last eight sessions.

Weekly topics are:

Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods
Favoring Fiber
Discovering Dairy Alternatives
Replacing Meat
Planning Healthy Meals
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
Immune-Boosting Foods
Maintaining a Healthy Weight.

Classes will be taught by Susan Neulist of The Cancer Project and held eight consecutive weeks in the Fearrington Cares office. Classes will last 1½ hours, be held early or late afternoon (time to be determined), and will consist of lecture/video presentations and a cooking demonstration geared toward the topic covered at each session.

Each class member will be provided a textbook that includes recipes. If you have an interest in taking this important and informative class, you must sign up in advance. We must have a minimum of 10 participants in order to hold the class. Due to space constraints, maximum class size will be 15. There is no fee, but participants will be asked to contribute toward the food purchased and prepared during each session.

Please call Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to sign up for the class.

We also need a volunteer to be the primary contact for the class and provide assistance for coordination of the course. Call if interested. Joyce Baird
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FEARRINGTON CARES ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULED

The annual meeting of Fearrington Cares will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 10 a.m. at the Gathering Place. All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend. Year-end reports will be given by the current board members. They are Martin Spritzer, President; Peter Thomas, Vice President; Peg Perlman, Treasurer; Mike Close, Secretary; Mary Stuneck, Database; Mary Hammond, Health Resources; Sallie Comey, Communications; Orv Conner, Special Projects, and Barb McMullan, Volunteer Coordinator.

Election of members to the 2006 board will follow the reports. The board consists of nine members. The terms of Martin Spritzer and Mary Stuneck have expired, as have the terms of Mary Hammond and Barb McMullan, who have served for shorter periods, filling unexpired terms.

The Nominating Committee has selected Mary Hammond, Barb McMullan, Alan Vesley and Barbara Terry for three-year terms. The board will elect officers after the meeting.
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STUDENT NURSE WELCOMED

Fearrington Cares welcomed our sixth UNC Nursing Student for Tuesdays and Wednesdays on January 18. The winter rotation will last 6-7 weeks. Our nursing students have become an integral part of our organization, and we welcome the opportunity to provide a positive nursing experience in the area of health care for an aging population. We hope this clinical rotation will encourage students to pursue a career working in the geriatric field. Please welcome our students if you see them around the Village.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

Annual Meeting, Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m., Gathering Place

Foot Clinic Monday, February 6, 2-4 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office. You must have an appointment. Appointments are filled for February. You must make an appointment for the March 6 and April 3 clinics. Call 542-6877 for an appointment.

Grief Support Group Friday, February 17, 10a.m., Fearrington Cares Office
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SENIOR GAMES COMING SOON

Its not too early to think about tennis or swimming, maybe even bocce. If this sounds interesting to you, please call Barbara Ann Bateman at the Council On Aging, 542-4512, for more details.
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YOGA AT FEARRINGTON IN JEOPARDY

Its hard to believe but one of the longest-running groups in Fearrington may have to end its weekly classes. Other venues, decreasing the number of participants, and the increase in Gathering Place usage fees, have placed our sessions in jeopardy. We who love yoga are hoping we can continue to offer this valuable experience. Until any word to the contrary, we will be meeting every Wednesday, 8:15-9:30 a.m. at the Gathering Place.

If youve ever wanted to try yoga, now is your chance to join a small friendly group guided by a caring instructor.

Please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607 for more details.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB TO HEAR TALK ON CHATHAM COUNTY TOGETHER! AGENCY

Kim Caraganis, director of Chatham County Together!, will address the Vegetarian Club on Wednesday evening, February 8, at the Gathering Place. Ms. Caraganis will describe the work of the agency, which serves at-risk Chatham County children aged 5 years to young adult. She will review the wide range of options the agency provides to the children and their families by offering support, encouragement and tools to build resiliency in this population. Chatham County Together!, which Ms. Caraganis has served since 1990, is a United Way Agency.

The Vegetarian Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place for a vegetarian meal and program, which begins about 7:30. Visitors and newcomers (who need not be vegetarian) are always welcome. Anyone interested in attending on February 8 may call Anna Louise Reynolds (542-4697) or Ellen Shanahan (545-2230).
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FHA NEWS

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY NEEDS ORGANIZER, VOLUNTEERS

The FHA wants to revive Fearringtons participation in the state Adopt-a-Highway Program now that the construction on 15-501 is finished. An organizer and volunteers are needed for this program. If you are interested, please contact Gillian Cell at 542-6622.
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SUMMARY OF THE JANUARY 3 BOARD MEETING

Complete minutes are available at the FHA Office and by clicking here.

President Drew Bratton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

Resident Input

Topics included questions about features and the cost of audio enhancement of the Gathering Place; a suggestion that an audio assessment of the meeting room be done before the installation of new speakers, and a suggestion that the board vote in the presence of the community.

Drew stated that all suggestions would be taken under advisement by the board.

The minutes of the December 6, 2005 meeting were approved, with the following amendment:

"A discussion and request was made by one of the residents (Ruth Kreisman) to review whether or not a hearing assistance capability could be added or included with the audio capabilities of the Gathering Place. The board indicated it would review the request."

New Business

Bob Flower stated that the 2006 operating budget will be based on the provisional budget approved at the November annual meeting with one modification for insurance expenses. Based on the December insurance bill, this annual budgeted expense will increase from $7,600 to $8,400.

It was moved that the budget based on an annual fee of $92 per lot and $69 per Galloway Ridge resident, which was approved as the provisional budget for 2006 at the November FHA Board Meeting and modified for increased insurance expense, be approved and ratified by this board as the operating budget for fiscal 2006.

A motion was made that up to $250 be authorized for the purchase of a digital tape recorder system for use if the board secretary is not present.

Richard Bird demonstrated the use and benefits of the FHA web site. Informational handouts were made available.

Resident opinions for improvements to the web site included:

A suggestion that inclusion of the FHA covenants on a non-secure page of the web site may not be appropriate. This matter will be taken under advisement by the Board.

The legibility of the text on the newsletter page could be improved. (Richard Bird changed the size after the meeting).

Carol-Ann Greenslade moved (during her directors report) that the bill of $325 for materials and labor for siding repairs to the Gathering Place kiosk and the Gathering Place, to date, be paid from the 2006 general expenses account.

Each of the above motions carried unanimously.

Committee (Board Member) Reports

Vice President Jim Ackerman

The Communications Committee will meet the third week of January.

Gillian Cell Community Affairs

I thank Cynthia Jones who has been and I know will continue to be extremely helpful to me as I learn all that is involved in Community Affairs.

I have organized a meeting of the block and area captains at 7 p.m. on January 26 in the Gathering Place. It will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another, to discuss their responsibilities and to explore their willingness to play a role in the Community Watch Program. Art De Luca, who is organizing that program, will speak.

We are trying to revive the Highway Pick-Up Program that fell into abeyance because of the construction on 15-501. Some residents have volunteered and we will be recruiting more.

Ingram Austin Financial Officer

FHA dues collection is ongoing and by the end of the month close to 100% will be in. Reminders are sent to overdue members. The usefulness of the debit system may be re-evaluated in the future, since its cost benefits only approximately half of the membership.

Bob Flower Treasurer

Our November monthly income totaled $1,783, primarily from user fees and money market dividends. Our monthly expenses were $6,370, the majority of which were for Grounds & Facilities and the office. The balance in our checking account as of November 30 was $14,055.88.

Our liquid assets total $175,272.75.

Carol-Ann Greenslade, Grounds & Facilities

The leaning tree on Village Way is history. Chips from the tree have been delivered to Windstone/Turtle Run Park. We will need volunteers to help spread them later this month or next.

Damaged pieces of siding on the Gathering Place kiosk and the Gathering Place have been replaced and the remaining material stored for future use. The damaged corners will be repaired as soon as we can find the appropriate size materials.

The Smokehouse kiosk roof drip cap has been replaced by Fitch Creations, and the kiosk is ready for painting. The cost of exterior and interior painting (not including the mail-distribution room) is estimated to be between $2,500 and $3,000. I will be getting a firm quote this month.

The Reserve Committee met on December 15 and determined that the first project of the year would be to have walks installed inside the curbing around the Gathering Place. I will write specs for the job and get bids this month.

I met with Bill Sommers, Rita Spina, Hugh Knapp and Todd Tugwell from the Army Corps of Engineers at the Beaver Pond on December 20. The extended period over which the situation of Beaver Pond and Creek occurred has resulted in a delta-like wetland where the stream enters the pond. The end result is that a very enlarged wetland has been created. Tugwell will be back on February 8 to delineate the wetland boundary. We cannot pile the dredged material within the wetland, so if there is not sufficient area to store the material on site, the cost of the project will be increased immensely. There are also strict requirements for preventing erosion of the dredged material while it dries, before spreading it out. We probably should not accept any offers of compensation until the real costs of the entire project are known.

Two streetlights were reported to Progress Energy for bulb replacement. The one at the end of Wintersage was done in record time. However, as of the afternoon of January 1, the one at Barnsley and Spindlewood remains out. If it is not replaced by weeks end, I will call them again.

Drew Bratton President

Quality of life programs. The programs I participated in December are the following. These comments are summary comments and do not represent final detailed information and follow-up activities for each program.

FHA Office. Total copies for December were 37,486. Total income was $390.45.

Community Watch. Five Community Watch signs will be placed throughout the Village this month indicating Fearrington Village has a Community Watch Program. Proposed locations are Creekwood north of Village Way, between the deer warning sign and mail kiosk; Village Way west of Windstone; Village Way north of Lassiter; Millcroft west of South Langdon and Weathersfield between Caswell and West Camden.

We continue to work on the volunteer personnel replacement program for Don Reilly, who has been responsible for the printing of the FHA newsletter. Don will be gone for sure in April and possibly in March. If we are not able to find a lead printing volunteer, we will be forced to make a change in how the FHA newsletter is printed. Residents who are interested in taking over this program should contact me.

Bill Stempfle Covenants

One person resigned from a covenants committee, and two people were added to another committee.

Lowell Kennedy Gathering Place

The Gathering Place was utilized 43 times by various groups, clubs and organizations for scheduled meetings and/or social gatherings during the month. An inventory of equipment and outfit as well as a comprehensive list of vendors and suppliers of services and supplies is ongoing. There are 49 meetings scheduled for January.

Final Resident Input

It was suggested for reasons of safety that R.B. Fitch and his staff be contacted for assistance with changing some of the light bulbs in the Gathering Place.

Richard Bird and his Computer Committee were thanked for the work they do on behalf of the community.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Joanne Flower, Secretary
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NEED A SERVICE? CHECK THE VENDOR BOOK

Do you need the services of a plumber, electrician, pet sitter or any other service? The FHA Vendor Book lists about 80 other services that have, been recommended by current Fearrington residents who have been satisfied with their services and took the time to recommend them for inclusion.

Inclusion in this book is NOT a recommendation by the Fearrington Homeowners Association. Users of these services should make their own independent inquiries and formulate their own decisions. The updated Vendor Book is available in the FHA Office for $1.50 per copy.

If you find other satisfactory services, please send a note to the FHA Office so that these providers can be added to the next Vendor Book update.
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FHA WEB SITE GUIDE AVAILABLE AT OFFICE

Did you miss the presentation on the FHA Web Site at the January board meeting? Do you have questions about how to use the site and what is available on it? If so, you can pick up a guide to the web site at the FHA Office. It explains how to navigate your way through the site and how to find the various types of information available.

The web site offers you a way to keep on top of what is happening in Fearrington. You can even use it to express your views on the various issues facing the community.

Pick up a copy of this guide, if you are not familiar with this community resource. Even if you use the web site, but only go to one or two of its pages regularly, the guide might allow you to discover some other features you were not aware of.
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SPRING CLEANUP

MARCH 6-10

Phases I V, Weathersfield, The Woods, and Bush Creek
(The areas where the FHA contractor mows the sides of the roadway)
Also, the newer streets mowed by Fitch Creations contractor

There will be one pickup in each area, so have your yard waste out by the road by Sunday evening, MARCH 5.

Leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over 6 feet long) should be placed on the shoulder.

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 the result of major clearing efforts. Excessive amounts will not be picked up, unless you contact M.J. Barber (524-6124), who will bill you for his services.

Remember, collections will start on Monday, MARCH 6.

Only one pickup in your area.

*To facilitate the tying, lay two 6-foot pieces of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 inches apart before you start to stack the limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie the knot, you know that the pile is too big and you should start  another.

Carol-Ann Greenslade, Grounds & Facilities Director, 545-9743
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A NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING WITH YOUR COMMISSIONER

Lystra Road and North Chatham Neighbors invite residents of Fearrington to attend a Neighborhood Gathering With Your Commissioner, Patrick Barnes, our representative on the Board of Chatham County Commissioners.This meeting will be held at Mount Zion Church, 530 Lystra Road, on Monday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to meet some of your neighbors from neighborhoods along 15/501, have dessert and coffee and share your concerns about Chatham County. Whether it's schools, taxes, growth or whatever else is on your mind, lets send our messages by Patrick to our county officials. You are cordially invited to join us.

For more information contact Kitty Griffith at kittygriffith4ATmsn.com or Mary Bastin at bastinmATaol.com
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

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

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Directory Editor
Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Mary Hammond will edit the March issue. The deadline is Wednesday, February 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