FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA BOARD POSITIONS-TREASURER

This year we are going to try to explain the major Board positions of the FHA. We will have each Board member highlight his or her department so that the community can understand a little more about what each volunteer Board member accomplishes for Fearrington Village. It’s appropriate we start with the Treasurer’s Department, covering how our dues money is spent. In addition to his comments that follow, Bob Flower has been instrumental in a developing a more detailed recording of expenses, and chairing the asset committee as well as the reserve fund committee. Both activities have given a greater insight into the analytical tools needed to manage the FHA budget.
 Drew Bratton, President

From the Treasurer’s Corner:

Ever wonder where your dues go? Here is a snapshot of expenses the FHA incurred in 2005.
 

Additionally the difference between our operating expenses and income is transferred to our reserve fund accounts. Another point to be aware of is that all of the administration and services of the FHA is fully volunteer and comes at no cost to the residents of Fearrington Village.

Questions regarding dues should be directed to the Financial Officer. Your treasurer is responsible for filing your FHA taxes, keeping financial records, preparing the annual budget, managing the business insurance and paying all FHA bills. A monthly Treasurer’s report is filed with the minutes of each public board meeting. Robert Flower, Treasurer 2005-2006.
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THE ADOPT-A-ROAD PROGRAM REDUX!

On 7 February a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers met to discuss the revival of the Adopt-A-Road program, which lapsed when construction began on 15-501. As a result, all of us have noticed how much trash now litters the roadsides around Fearrington Village. Attendees at the meeting, many of who have had experience of the program elsewhere, agreed that it is important and rewarding public service.

Raymond and Beverly Andrews have generously offered to serve as organizers and have already been in touch with the Chatham County Coordinator. The first order of business will be to recruit additional volunteers. When the program flourished during the 1990s about 100 Fearringtonians participated, although only about 25 were involved in any one pick-up.

The state requires that all volunteers begin by watching a short video on safety and that pick-up take place four times a year. Participants will be supplied with orange safety vests, bags and gloves, and warning signs will be placed at the beginning and end of the route. Volunteers are not responsible for picking up in the median. Any large items are to be left in place and DOT will arrange their collection. The section of road for which Fearrington residents will likely be responsible is the 2 miles between Jack Bennett Road and a point one-tenth of a mile beyond Mount Gilead Church Road. The route will be divided into shorter sections with small groups being assigned to each section, so ensuring that the work is not too onerous.

Anyone who is interested in participating in the program should call Raymond and Beverly Andrews at 542-5171. The first pick-up will take place towards the end of March. Gillian Cell
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COMMUNITY READ FINALE

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library invite you to a Mountain Frolic and Author Talk for our Community Read Finale celebration March 10 and 11. Join us for a family-fun event in the Fearrington Barn, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10. Enjoy NC Appalachian-style music, dancing, a clogging demonstration, and refreshments. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians Bill & Libby Hicks, with special guests Janet Place, Ellen Bland, Drew Lasater, and Ginny Ryan. Sheila Kay Adams, author of the Community Read selection, My Old True Love, and Appalachian balladeer will join us as well.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $7 for children ages 5-12, under 5 free. Purchase tickets from Community Read committee members, at McIntyre's in Fearrington Village, or at Beggars & Choosers in Pittsboro. For more information, contact Sarah Carr at 919-542-8194.

Also join us for the Author Talk on Saturday, March 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fearrington Barn. Being a balladeer and story teller, Sheila Kay Adams will discuss the music and stories passed down from her Appalachian mountain ancestors as well as her reflections as author of My Old True Love. This event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted for repairs and upgrades to the library's bookmobile, a vital and popular community service. Margaret Tiano
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CRAFTY VILLAGE CHIX

The CRAFTY VILLAGE CHIX are Crazy for Creative Cards and inviting villagers to join us for learning, friendship and fun at 11 East Camden on March 13 (1-3 p.m.) and/or March 28 (10 a.m.-noon). Each session will demonstrate completely different cards, envelopes, tags and you will go home with 10 finished cards/envelopes!

To reserve your spot, write a $45 check to either Chatham County Habitat For Humanity, or, Family Violence And Rape Crisis Center. (There will also be a $5 cash donation toward supplies). You can enroll at one or two sessions! Registration is limited, so reserve soon. For more information contact: Nancy Foster (542-0407), Carol Genovese (545-5555), or, Julie Snyder (545-0194)
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UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING

Because of YOU, there is a WAY! Fearrington's United Way campaign exceeded all records and expectations. Now it is time to celebrate! Please join the United Way of Chatham County in celebration of a successful campaign year at the 2006 annual meeting. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the Barn on Thursday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The program will include musical entertainment, guest speakers, and an awards presentation.

Space is limited. Call the United Way of Chatham County at 542-1110 to reserve yours today. The cost of the luncheon is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, March 17.
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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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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB ANNOUNCES THE START OF AN EXCITING NEW PROJECT-STORY-TIME GIFT-A-BOOK

Have you wanted to: commemorate a special event such as the birth of a grandchild or say thank you for a kindness or provide a memorial for a friend or relative? You can do this now and simultaneously help the children of Chatham County and the Fearrington Women's Club Story-Time project. The marvelous success of the Story-Time project has created a need for more books. We have also been asked to read in more schools next year. Therefore we need your help!

You may purchase a book for the Story-Time Gift-A-Book initiative. This can be done in the following manner. McIntyre's has ordered books that were selected by current and past Story-Time readers. These books will be on a special shelf and will be available at a twenty percent discount. Books that are purchased will become part of the Story-Time project library. Books are available in a large range of prices.

The book that you select will have a book plate with the name of the person you wish to honor. You will receive a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes. If you wish, a letter will also be sent to the honoree or the family of the person to be memorialized. McIntyre's will record your name and FWC Story-Time committee members will contact you for information about the person to be honored.

If you dont have time to select a book then cash donations are always welcome. It will be handled in the same way as a book donation. Please let us know and we will do the rest.

Please consider giving the gift that keeps on giving by enriching the lives of so many children in our community. If you have questions or want more information, please call Tina Patterson (545-0977) at bettinapATearthlink.net or contact Gloria Wilkins (542-0305) at gkwilkinsATaol.com.
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RESPECT HAS SEVEN LETTERS: VOICES OF NEW LEARNERS

Funny and poignant, Respect Has Seven Letters deals with the struggle to survive in a literate world and the power of accessing the written word for one's own. These performers share their triumphs, failures, and life stories in a show that sheds a whole new light on the phrase "continuing education." We encounter men who can't leave the grid of streets they know by heart, because they cannot read the signs to find their way home. We meet women who struggle to read their children bedtime stories and residents who rely on others to read their mail. We meet men and women whose willingness to tackle the real-life issue of literacy inspires a community of others to do the same. Amazing stories from the truly exceptional among us.

Performances on March 25 at 8 p.m. at the Arts Center in Carrboro and March 26 at 3 p.m. at the Fearrington Barn. Tickets for the Arts Center show will be available online at the Arts Center Website. Tickets for the Fearrington show, a fundraiser for Hidden Voices, will be available the day of the performance. Suggested donation is $10. Kerstin Lindgren caresteenATgmail.com.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill - both those who made donations and those who helped with the luminaries. It was a wonderful evening with refreshments, entertaining music and of course, the luminaries. We raised $5,650 in Fearrington and the overall total was close to $60,000. It is a great way to raise money for a very worthy cause and it would not have been a success without our many volunteers and contributors.
Julie M. Smith
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READINGS AT MCINTYRE'S

For the most recent information on  readings at McIntyre's, click here.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Tired of doing income tax? Instead, come stretch your brain at duplicate bridge. We play 24 boards with a director on hand in a low-key game, open to both novice and master players. We begin at 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place the first, second, and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The first time is free. Thereafter, the cost is $4/time to cover the cost of room rental and director fees. For information, contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432, or Rowie Samson, 545-0666.
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SWING INTO SPRING

The Fearrington Golf Association will be in full force starting in March. We invite you to take this opportunity to meet new friends and play a variety of the area courses. If you have a desire to join the FGA or need more information, please contact Bill Kern, membership chairman, at 542-7420 or nbkernATaol.com.
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FEARRINGTON PALETTEERS

The Fearrington Paletteers hosted their 12th annual art exhibit on Sunday, February 12 at the Gathering Place. A large crowd attended the reception and viewed the 48 works of acrylic, collage, mixed media, oil, pastel and watercolor. The door prize, a watercolor by El Tremblay, was won by Patricia Watts Hill. These works will remain on display until Tuesday, April 4. You may also stop by the exhibit on Tuesday afternoons when the Paletteers are working at the Gathering Place. Mary Heisserman, President Paletteers
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THESPIANS

The March 5 meeting of Thespians will be at the auditorium of Galloway Ridge at 7:30. David Ayres will produce "Marginalia", starring Alan Vesley and Sherry Harris; scenes from "The Creation of the World and other Business" by Arthur Miller, starring David Ayresand Ruth Leopold plus scenes from "Spoon River" with Erwin Levy. All Fearringtonians and Galloway Ridgers invited. Questions? Carol Girton 542-0992.
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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 developmentthe eighth, sixth, and fourth centuries BCE.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for March 13th, 20th, and 27th. All four will begin at 10:00 am and last ninety 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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ARTS & CRAFTS

Fearringtons own Julie Snyder will present a program on weaving Monday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Julies background springs from her assignment as a resource teacher in the Columbus, Ohio, public schools where she learned many historical crafts at leading crafts centers throughout the U.S. At Williamsburg, she learned to spin wool, Sturbridge Village introduced her to working with flax (linen). At other artisan centers throughout the country she learned the art of candle making, broom construction and running a foot-powered press. Julie is an expert on weaving and dyeing and has written publications that are still in use today. She was a member of the Central Ohio Weavers Guild and more recently the Triangle Weavers guild and was very involved with the Liturgical Art Guild and has earned prizes for her work in its biennial exhibitions.

Come share Julies love of textiles and American coverlets in particular with its myriad of patterns. If you own an example of this art form, please bring it to share with the group. Julie will demonstrate both wool and flax spinning and share some dyeing basics for the knitters of Fearrington. On display will be two large weavings on themes from the Old Testament.

Arts and Crafts is also sponsoring a trip to the Temple Theatre in Sanford on March 16. The cost of this trip is $40, which includes the theatre ticket, lunch at Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House and the cost of bus transportation. For reservations or questions call Anne Kirkhoff at 542-4390. This trip as well meetings and all events sponsored by Arts & Crafts is open to all residents of Fearrington and Galloway Ridge. Jane Gribbin jlgllATmindspring.com
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AM BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS "YEAR OF WONDERS"

The next meeting of the AM Book Club will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at the Market Caf?. For this month we will read "Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague" by Geraldine Brooks. All residents from Fearrington and Galloway are welcome. Please come and participate in this informal discussion group. Call Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Sheila Flannery, physical therapist and rehabilitation counselor, will address the Vegetarian Club at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place on the topic " The Necessity of Adequate Hydration for Optimum Physical and Mental Health." Sheila, who uses very fine water-system filters for herself and others, has observed major improvements in general health and well being over several years. Sheila will discuss how healthy water can enhance one's total wellness.

The Vegetarian Club meets the second Wednesday of each 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 March 8 may call Anna Louise Reynolds (542-4697) or Ellen Shannahan (545-2230).
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DUKE PROFESSOR TO SPEAK ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Great Decisions will welcome Dr. Alex Roland to its meeting Thursday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. at McIntyre's Bookstore. Dr. Roland will speak on "Nuclear Weapons." Dr. Roland is a professor of history at Duke University. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps between 1966-1970. From 1973 to 1981 he was the historian at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and from 1988 to 1989 he was a professor of military history at the Military History Institute, U. S. Army War College.

Dr. Roland's research and writing focus on military history and the history of technology. His current research and writing are in the fields of aviation, astronautics, computers, weapons, and the relationship between war and technology.

Great Decisions meets once a month about topics related to international affairs. It is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Fearrington Tennis Association will hold its spring meeting on March 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. New board members will be selected to replace Ed Bonahue, Ann Gabor, and Bob Martin. The meeting agenda and ballots are being mailed directly to members. Results will be tabulated at the meeting and new board members introduced.

All Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge residents are eligible to join the Tennis Association. The initiation cost is $75, and annual dues are $65. Prospective members will be welcome at the meeting. Cleanup day for the courts is Saturday, March 18, at 9:00 a.m. Wear gloves and bring rakes. The usual Saturday open tennis will follow immediately after cleanup is concluded.
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PROFESSOR DAVID CROWE TO ADDRESS HAVURAH

Professor David Crowe will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, March 14. He will speak on "Oskar Schindler An Historians Perspective".

Dr. Crowe is a professor of history at Elon University. He has been a visiting scholar at the Harriman Institute of Columbia University, and he has taught at the Central European University in Budapest. Currently he is a Fellow at the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Professor Crowes most recent work is a biography of Oskar Schindler, the German businessman credited with saving the lives of more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust. His next book, "The Holocaust: Roots, History and Aftermath," will be published in 2007.

The meeting will be in the Gathering Place and will begin with refreshments at 7:15 p.m., followed by the program at 8:00. Guests are always welcomed.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB TO MEET

March Meeting

The Fearrington Women's Club (FWC) will meet on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. All women of Galloway Ridge and Fearrington Village are cordially invited to attend this meeting when Dr. Milly S. Barranger, Distinguished Professor of Dramatic Art, Emerita, will present Broadways Women on Trial McCarthy Style: Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker, Margaret Webster. Professor Barranger is Alumni Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was formerly Chairperson of the Department of Dramatic Arts and Producing. She was also director of the Playmakers Repertory Company at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Dr. Barranger is the author of numerous books and articles.

Spring Trip

A wonderful spring trip is being planned to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) on March 30. This museum is located in Winston-Salem and features the history of the colonies through furniture and other decorative arts. Also of interest is the adjacent Moravian Village and Toy and Train Museum. Carpooling will be arranged. If you can drive please let Susan Fairbrother know. The estimated cost for this trip is $40.00, which will include admission to the Moravian Village, the MESDA, the Toy and Train Museum, luncheon and the carpool. Sign up sheets will be available at the FWC March meeting. Please meet at the Gathering Place at 8:45 am. We shall depart promptly at 9:00 am. If you have questions, please contact Susan Fairbrother (542-7275 or fairbrothersusanLAThotmail.com) who is arranging all the detailed plans.

Annual Spring Luncheon

Please save the date of May 11 for the Annual Spring Luncheon. This very special event will be held at the Governors Club from 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The cost of lunch is $27.00. Plans are presently underway for a most enjoyable gathering that will include music by the Northwood High School Chorale. Reservations sheets will be available at the FWC March meeting. Please telephone Lori Tenser (545-3098) if you have questions.

April Meeting

The next FWC meeting will be April 19 when Rhoda L. Berkowitz will present A History of the Mystery: From Edgar Allan Poe to Post World War II.
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FEARRINGTON TRAVEL CLUB

Couldn't make it to the Winter Olympics in Turino? Come and join Martin and Meike Cryan on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. on a springtime tour of Northern Italy. We will visit Milan, Sirmione on Lake Garda, Verona with its ancient Roman roots, and Vicenza - home of the architect Palladio. Then we will enjoy the wonders of Venice, continue along the Adriatic coast with a stop in San Marino, before going to Gubbio to experience the traditional Ceri Festival. From there we travel to picturesque medieval Perugia, visit the basilica of St. Francis at Assisi, and marvel at the powerful frescoes at Mantua's Palazzo de Te as well as the old city center. We will bid farewell to Italy with a visit to Lake Como before returning home. Please join us! Robert DeVido
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB

The Fearrington Garden Club will meet at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Diane Kibbe, garden consultant and exterior designer. Ms. Kibbe's business, Procurements, is located in Carrboro. She describes herself as a "hunter and gatherer of fine trees, shrubs and perennials". She has designed and installed work in Fearrington as well as throughout the surrounding areas. Ms. Kibbe's timely topic for this month's meeting will be on Container Gardening.

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

The Fearrington Republicans will meet on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All meetings are open to our neighbors living in Fearrington and Galloway Ridge. We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be Steve Acuff, candidate for Congress in the 4th District. He is a Raleigh businessman and retired Air Force Colonel. Come and meet the man who is a clear alternative to the current incumbent.

The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., please save the dates. For information contact Winnie Weissman 919 542-3477.
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SAFER DRIVING

With the influx of new residents will come more traffic and faster drivers. Trying to calculate if we are too close to the car ahead of us will be even more difficult. We have ALL changed physically from when we learned how to drive. To keep our loved ones and ourselves safe, maybe we should take a defensive driving course to renew our driving skills. Learn about potential trouble spots, Road Rage, Physical changes, how to judge yourself, entering & exiting freeways, Airbags, anti-lock brakes and many more safety tips. Sign up for the AARP Defensive Driving Course being presented in the Gathering Place March 23 & 24 between 9 and 12:30. It is sponsored by Fearrington Cares and presented by Joe Geoghegan. To register call Joe at 545-0710 and bring a check for $10, made out to AARP, to the 1st class. See "you all" there!!!
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DEMOCRATS TO PRESENT LOCAL CANDIDATES

The next meeting of the Fearrington Democratic Club will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 March, at the Gathering Place. The program will consist of presentations by the candidates for County Commissioner and the office of Sheriff in the upcoming primary election. Who occupies these positions is important to the future of Chatham County and to all of us. All Fearrington residents are invited to attend.
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ARTS AND MUSIC IN FEARRINGTON

CONCERT SERIES WILL PRESENT MIDDLE VOICES MUSIC FOR CLARINET, VIOLA AND PIANO

Middle Voices, a trio from UNC Greensboro, will return as the March concert to be presented by the Fearrington Concert Series on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. in The Gathering Place. The clarinet and viola have a long history of sharing in repertoire; not surprising considering their similar ranges, tone qualities in the middle of their families of instruments. This trio of faculty members are active performers all over the world. Scott Rawls, viola, is a founding member of the Locrian Chamber Players in New York. Kelly Burke, principal clarinetist of the Greensboro Symphony, has performed with groups in the U.S. Canada, Germany and Russia. Pianist Andrew Harley received a M.S. from Oxford University and a D.M.A from the University of Southern California.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the performances if seats are available by coming to the Gathering Place before 3 p.m. The charge is $12 per person. Larry and Anne Botto
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FFNCMA ANNOUNCES MARCH AND APRIL SPECIAL EVENTS

March 24 North Carolina Museum of Art (lecture and lunch) presents Sordid And Sacred: The Beggars in Rembrandt's Etchings- Selections from the John Villarino Collection. In celebration of Rembrandt's birth, the museum is presenting an exhibition of 35 of the artist's remarkable etchings. The show will focus on his longstanding interest in portraying peasants, particularly beggars in everyday 17th-century Holland.

Dennis Weller, museum chief curator and associate curator of Northern European art, will present a lecture in the auditorium at 11 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes earlier for registration). Lunch will follow at noon. There will not be a group tour as the exhibit is in a small room. You can take a self-directed tour on March 24 or anytime during the run of the exhibit in March and April.

You must be a current member of the museum and FFNCMA to participate in this event. Reservations: Reservations, Barbara Schmidt bfschmidtATwave-net.net , 542-5163. (please advise if you can offer a ride to someone needing one); then drop off check for $16 per person, payable to FFNCMA, in our box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk.

April 25 A Spring Visit to Two Art Inspired Home. Karen and David Jesse's home-designed to house both people and art-will be the first stop. The Jesse's other aesthetic interests include sculpture, textiles, pottery, lighting, and exciting colors. Experience this home with its fanciful gardens and beautiful view.

Then it is off to the home of Katherine Ladd, the well-known decorative painter, who specializes in floor cloths, faux painting, and sponging. Katherine's home truly reflects all her talents and more.

This spring tour, beginning at 10 a.m., is limited to 30 current members of both the FFNCMA and the NC Museum of Art. Reservations: Claire Levitt 542-4494. Car pooling is encouraged. Please advise if you can offer a ride to someone in need of one. Tour directions will be in Claire's basket by April 15.
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EVENTS OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTON

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

The American Association of University Women ( AAUW) will have as its March speaker, Elizabeth Spencer, author of the novel, "Light in the Piazza", now a musical at Lincoln Center in New York City. All are invited to attend this lecture on Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Binkley Baptist Church, off 15-501. Ms. Spencer will speak for about 45 minutes after which there will be time for questions.

All are welcome, including non-members. Please join us for coffee and cake at 9:30 before the speaker. If you have any questions, please call Kay White,542-1138
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MIDDLE EAST IS UN ASSOCIATION'S MARCH TOPIC

Iraq, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia. Throughout the Middle East momentous events are taking place that affect global security. And the United States, by virtue of its global interests, is unavoidably involved, in one way or the other, in them all.

Curt Jones, a retired U.S. foreign service officer and Middle East expert living in the Triangle, will discuss "The Middle East: What Does Washington Do Now?" at the West Triangle UN Association's Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill. The meeting starts at noon. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $15 payable to "UNA West Triangle Chapter," to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill 27517. The deadline for reservations is March 17. Questions 942-1239.
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IMMIGRATION REFORM LECTURE AT SHARED LEARNING

Noah Pickus, Associate Director of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, will speak to the Shared Learning group on "Immigration Reform" on Friday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Pickus received his PhD. degree from Princeton University and prior to joining the Kenan Institute, he was the founding director of the Institute for Emerging Issues. At the Kenan Institute, Pickus's portfolio includes the Institute's business ethics program where he writes and lectures extensively on issues of immigration. Pickus has advised the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Smith-Richardson Foundation and other public and private organizations. He has provided commentary for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and other national media.

The lecture is held in the Meeting Room at the Shared Learning Building, located at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. The public is invited to attend. For information call Dorothy Mahan at 542-7009.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library book sale will be held on Thursday, March 30, Friday, March31 and Saturday, April 1. Once again, the sale will be held at the Kiwanis Building, 309 Credle Street, Pittsboro (one block west of 15-501). The hours are from 10 until7. There are some extraordinary books for sale; particularly strong this year are art books (many from the collections of retired museum directors), history and biography, mysteries, and children's books.

Many Fearrington residents are active volunteers for the sale. Richard Bird has been heading collection and sorting. If you have books to donate, please leave them at the Pittsboro Library or call Richard at545-9413. Volunteers are needed for the days of the sale and to bake items to be sold during the three-day sale. If you can help, please call the head of volunteers, Doris Flexner, at 542-3495.

Critical to the success of the sale is, of course, buyers! So plan on coming and bringing your friends. The proceeds from the sale of more than 10,000 books will support aspects of a new building for the library. This sale equally serves the important function of placing books in the hands of so many readers throughout our area, bringing them the joy unique to books.

If you have any questions about the sale, please call the president of the Friends board, Reece Jones at542-1598 or Rhoda Berkowitz at 545-2870. Hope to see you at the sale!
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DESCENDENT OF COL. JOHN RANDOLPH LANE TO ADDRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

On Thursday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. the public is welcomed to a program sponsored by the Chatham County Historical Association at the Superior Court House in Pittsboro. The featured speaker will be Lane Brown, the great-great nephew of Col. John Randolph Lane of the 26th N.C. Regiment, Company G, known as the "Chatham Boys." The day before Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg during the Civil War, Company G drove the Union's vaunted Iron Brigade off McPherson's Ridge, but at a terrible cost. Of the 800 men at the start of the attack, only 216 survived and another 130 were lost on the third day of the campaign.

A Union sniper shot Lane, the 14th man to pick up the fallen regimental colors, in the back of the neck, shattering teeth and creasing his tongue. He survived but had a slight speech impediment and constantly draining wound for the rest of his life. In later years, Col. Lane met the Union sniper, Charles H. McConnell, and they became friends. At the 40th anniversary of the battle, Lane gave a conciliatory speech, weeping at times, praising the valor on both sides, calling it the common heritage of the American nation. A band of Union veterans from Pennsylvania was so overwhelmed that they started playing "Dixie."

Lane Brown, an attorney and former member of the N. C. Assembly will focus briefly on Col. Lane's service and life before closing by delivering the reconciliation speech. Fred Vatter
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CHAPEL HILL SENIOR CENTER "SENIORNET"

"SENIORNET" (computer learning for seniors) Spring 2006 computer classes and workshops will begin on March 6th. Stop by the Chapel Hill Senior Center to register.

Classes run for four weeks, meeting twice a week for two hours except "Basic Computer Skills" which meets once-a-week for four weeks. Workshops are 3-hr. one-day sessions. Complete class details are listed in the Herald-Sun "Senior Times" available at the Chapel Hill Senior Center, and on our web site at http://home.nc.rr.com/pceducation. If you would like more information, please call: Art Lebo at 259-7330 or Francis Coyle at 403-6259.
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FHA NEWS

MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 7 BOARD MEETING

Complete minutes are available in the FHA office, the mail kiosks and by clicking here. All attachments referred to in the minutes may be found with the complete minutes.

The meeting was called to order by President Drew Bratton. Jim Bond was introduced as the new Board member replacing Bill Sommers.

Treasurers Report- Bob Flower Our December monthly income totaled $1,509. The main sources of revenue were User Fees and our Money Market dividends. Our monthly expenses were $12,425 more than half of which was for our annual insurance premium which this year totaled $7,852. The other major expense areas were the Gathering Place and Grounds & Facilities. The balance in our checking account as of December 31, 2005 was $7,685.92. Our liquid assets total $166,627.44.

Committee (Board Member) Reports

Lowell Kennedy - Director, Gathering Place In January the Gathering Place had 53 scheduled meetings or events. There are presently 52 scheduled meetings or events scheduled for February. Replacement valences for the large and small room and lobby windows are in the process of fabrication and will be installed when received. A plan for shelving and file cabinets to make the storage room a more viable space for the FHA office has been presented to the FHA for approval.

Gillian Cell Director, Community Affairs Planning for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the FHA continues; a date of Place Saturday, 6 May has now been chosen. More than 40 people attended the meeting of Area and Block Captains at the Gathering Place on 27 January. There was discussion of the various problems they encounter, including knowing who the newcomers are and when they move in, and of the need for all residents to have a basket or some other receptacle in a sheltered position on their porches where newsletters and other communications can be left. Art De Luca made a presentation on the community watch program and a substantial number of the attendees expressed interest in becoming involved. The problem of getting information on most new arrivals to Fearrington has been solved by RB Fitchs generous offer to supply me with monthly information which will be shared with the Area and Block Captains.

A small group of volunteers has met to discuss the resumption of the Adopt A Road program, and Beverly and Raymond Andrews have generously offered to serve as organizers of the project. The first order of business will be to recruit many more volunteers.

Jim Bond Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison Jim is meeting with Bill Sommers and other residents involved with intergovernmental affairs to insure a smooth transition of this Board position.

Carol-Ann Greenslade Director, Grounds and Facilities Carol-Ann reported on the status of proposals/contract for the Gathering Place sidewalk, painting of the smokehouse kiosk, spring clean-up week of March 6, Windstone Park wood chips, possible change in parking format for the GP parking lot. As a result of a meeting with Todd Tugwell (Corps of Engineers) she reported that remedial work on Beaver Creek Pond could be very costly and counter-productive. It was concluded that because of the impact on residents bordering the pond area and because of the importance of the pond to the general community, this situation will be an on-going concern and project for the Board. All alternatives will be considered and the expertise of Bill Sommers will be sought.

Jim Ackerman Vice-President The name of the directory will be changed to the "Resident Handbook and Directory" at the suggestion of the Communications Committtee. The Newcomers Fair will be held April 7.

Ingram Austin Financial Officer As of todays date, there are unpaid dues on 20 lots. Of these, 11 members have contacted me and I expect payment from them within the next 7 to 10 days. With regard to the other nine, I have received no communication. They have not responded to the initial invoice of 12/1/05 or to a notice of unpaid dues that I mailed during the week of January 17-20.

It was proposed that action be undertaken as proscribed under the Declaration and as described in the Bylaws but the president of the Board decided that such a consideration could best be done in a working session of the Board. The next working session of the Board is on February 13. The Board president indicated that after the work session a full report will be given to Fearrington Village residents at the next public Board meeting on March 7.

Old Business

Minutes of the monthly Board meeting will be presented in summarized format, meeting the standards of Roberts Rules.Regarding hearing-assist capability in the Gathering Place, the GP has $18,000 worth of user-friendly audio equipment in place. New speakers are being added and a new computer has been purchased. The new speakers and microphones will be evaluated for sound quality and the need for hearing-assistance will then be assessed. The letter from Newland to Bill Sommers has been made public on the FHA website, as requested. Lowell Kennedy will be responsible for changing of light bulbs in the Gathering Place.

New Business

In the working board session Jan 30 it was indicated 2,100 directories would be printed for the 2006 Directory. The increased number of directories over the previous year as well as 25th Silver Anniversary logo decorations has caused the final amount to be increased over the budgeted line item. The Directory will now be called Resident Handbook & Directory. The cost for printing will amount to $7,808.86. This is an increase of $1,008.86 over the budgeted line item.

A motion was made by Jim Ackerman and seconded by Carol-Ann Greenslade that authorization be given to spend $7,808.86 for the printing of the 2006 Resident Handbook and Directory. The motion carried unanimously.

Printing of the newsletter will be a carried out in the future by a team of 7 volunteers directed by a coordinator. Don Reilly will not be responsible for printing the newsletter as of March/April. The team system will be evaluated in the coming months.

Five signs have been installed throughout the Village as part of the Neighborhood Watch program. R.B. Fitch donated the labor for installation of the signs. 90 people have expressed interest in becoming actively involved in Neighborhood Watch and they will meet in March. The goal is to have 7-10 households per each Neighborhood Watch captain.

A 25th Anniversary Commemorative Newsletter is planned for printing in May or June. An exhibit for the 25th Anniversary is planned for (approximately) May and material is being accumulated for this exhibit.

Representatives of the Road Safety Committee made a presentation to the Board at the January 30th work session. The RSC reviewed the activities of the past year and asked for Board support in requesting placement of law enforcement officers to begin ticketing "speeders" and other traffic violators on village roadways. The majority of the Board agreed that there should be no Board intervention in this law enforcement activity. A letter was sent to the RSC informing them of this decision, thanking them for their excellent work and encouraging them to continue their awareness and education efforts which are having a positive impact.

Resident Input

It was suggested, since some residents expressed objection to the Neighborhood Watch signs via the FHA bulletin board, that the Board contact those residents. Such contact would provide the opportunity to explain the benefits of the Neighborhood Watch program. The Board will take this suggestion under advisement and Jim Ackerman will follow up.

A request was made to publicize how individual Board members voted regarding the previously noted request of the Road Safety Committee. This request will be considered by the Board and will be addressed at the March 7 Board meeting. Joanne Flower, FHA Secretary
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING

A start- up organizational meeting will be held Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place, large meeting room. The meeting will cover typical neighborhood watch activities, location of the estimated 90 volunteers that have signed up, as well as those neighborhoods that need additional volunteers. All residents are urged to attend this meeting. The program needs as many volunteer residents as possible to assure we have total coverage through out the community. If you are not able to attend this meeting its suggested you send a friend or neighbor so that the communication can be established for your neighborhood. Drew Bratton , Pres. FHA.
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ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE CONTINUES CAMPAIGN

The FHA Road Safety Committee has entered its second and final year of service. The campaign to encourage safe driving in the village is similar to other local, state, and national safety campaigns. Our campaign slogan is "Fearrington Village--A Pedestrian Friendly Community" and the logo is "Speed Limit 25--All Roads," the sign you see as you enter the village.

Do safety campaigns make a difference? The "Buckle Up America" campaign was greeted by a largely skeptical motoring public, but over the years seat belt use has saved an estimated 200,000 lives. Seat belt use in North Carolina has reached almost 87 percent. State officials say the annual three-week "Click It or Ticket" program has helped increase seat belt use. And "Operation Slowdown" launched by the N.C. Highway Patrol resulted in a 6.6 percent decline in fatal vehicle accidents in 2005.

Several local communities, including Southern Village and Meadowmont, are considering safety measures that will protect pedestrians and bicyclists. Carrboro is pondering a 20 MPH speed limit and Chapel Hill is carefully investigating the factors that contributed to the recent deaths of three people who were hit by vehicles while walking or biking.

Although most safety campaigns include a penalty phase, this approach will not be part of the RSC effort to encourage safe driving. The education program initiated last year will continue in 2006. We encourage every driver support the existing safety measures. FHA Road Safety Committee
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NEW FEARRINGTON TAG SALE PROCESS IS IN EFFECT

A project by the Camden Park Board and FHA has been completed, designed to help potential tag sale customers find home locations within Fearrington more easily - and without signage, which is prohibited. This can also help people find their way out as we know, even residents can get lost in our maze of streets!

An attractive mailbox for tag sale brochures has been placed near the row of paper-dispensing boxes at the Gathering Place. Sale agents can place brochures with directions/map to the home involved up to a week ahead of time, along with other information such as dates, times, items included, unusual pieces, and pictures.

A hinged sign ("TAG SALE INFORMATION") will be flipped up to show material is available and a sale planned. Agents ads will direct people to the Gathering Place mailbox, and anyone passing by will also know to pick up a brochure. Five local agents have been contacted with detailed information.

This process will be evaluated over the next six months to see if it should be continued. Anyone with questions or comments can call Bert Bowe at 542-9899.
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2006 DIRECTORY (COMING) OUT

By the time you get this newsletter, or within days, the new, improved 2006 Directory should be in your hands. There are a couple of changes worth noting. The special cover recognizes the FHA's completion of 25 years of service to our community; we've added Galloway Ridge residents as well as lot listings for Camden South; and we've changed the name to: "Resident Handbook & Directory" to serve as a reminder that there's a wealth of information in addition to the alphabetical and lot listings. In fact, please take a minute after getting the Handbook/Directory to page through the first half and refresh your memory about what it contains. It may save a call to the FHA office some day. You'll also be happy to know that we've added the phone number of the Pittsboro post office to the list of service numbers on the inside of the front cover.

I want to thank Henry Castner for once again providing us with updated maps and to Joanne Cotter and Bob Comey for all their help in editing and proofreading the copy. As always, however, any errors and omissions are mine alone. Mike Cotter, Editor
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HEALTH AND SAFETY

FEARRINGTON CARES NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2006

Have you signed up for Medicare Part D? Are you totally confused and frustrated about the new Medicare Part D drug benefit? Fearrington resident Joe Geoghegan has generously agreed to partner with Fearrington Cares to offer individual help with choosing a drug plan that best fits your situation. Each Wednesday in March, Joe will be available between 1 and 3 p.m. to assist you in evaluating the plans and deciding which plan is best for you. Joe has received training from SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), which included 8-10 hours of instruction in the new Medicare Part D program. He has been providing assistance to seniors at the Chapel Hill Senior Center and agreed to bring his expertise to the residents at Fearrington. You must make an appointment by calling 542-6877. Appointments will be scheduled in 30 minutes blocks on March 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29 at Fearrington Cares.

Cooking for Cancer Survival Course Scheduled Beginning Wednesday, March 8 from 4-5:30 pm Fearrington Cares, along with The Cancer Project will sponsor a class Cooking for Cancer Survival. Classes will be held on eight consecutive Wednesdays at Fearrington Cares. Susan Neulist of The Cancer Project will teach the class. Classes will last 1 ½ hours and will consist of lecture/video presentations and cooking demonstrations geared toward each of the following topics (one topic per week):

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

Each class member will be provided a textbook that includes recipes. There is no fee for the class but you must sign up. Please call Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to sign up.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

Foot Clinic Monday, March 6, 2-4 p.m. Fearrington Cares Office You must have an appointment Appointments filled for March. You must make an appointment for April 3 and May 1 clinics Call 542-6877 for appointment

Grief Support Group Friday, March 17, 10 a.m. - Fearrington Cares Office

Special Programs

Medicare Part D Evaluation Every Wednesday in March (March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) 1-3 p.m. Fearrington Cares Office - You must make an appointment Call 542-6877 for appointment

Cooking for Cancer Survival Eight consecutive Wednesdays in March and April beginning March 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office, Please call 542-6877 to sign up.

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FEARRINGTON CARES MEDICAL LECTURES

On Wednesday March 15 at 7:30 p.m., Stephanie Sjoblad , Au.D, Coordinator of Audiology Services at the UNC-Hearing & Communication Centerwill speak on "Hearing Loss and the Latest Options in Technology" in the Gathering Place. Dr. Sjoblad is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of Boston College. After a successful business career she returned to school and obtained a Doctorate in Audiology. Prior to joining the faculty Speech and Hearing faculty at UNC, she was in private practice in Raleigh. She is a licensed audiolgist and a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

On Thursday, April 6, Nancy Helm-Estabrook Sc.D., Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences UNC School of Medicine will speak on "Senior Moments." Dr. Helm-Estabrook is also a graduate of Boston University and was affiliated with the Aphasia Research Center there for 32 years before being recruited to UNC.
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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET

The next meeting of the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will be held on Wednesday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The speaker will be Dr. Caroline M. Klein, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Klein will discuss current developments in the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy. For additional information about the Support Group, contact Vera Reece at breeceATmindspring.com or call 542-7272.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Fearrington Cares is sponsoring The American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. There is no upper age limit on donating. Each day hundreds of our neighbors, family and friends must rely on volunteer blood donors to provide blood that literally saves their lives. Together, we can save a life!!! Please call Mary Stuneck to make an appointment at 542-9985
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FEARRINGTON YOGA SURVIVES!
(at least for the moment)

Since the beginning of 2006 those of us who are enthusiastic about yoga worried that we would not be able to continue this wonderful class but we are making it. With a little hard work on the part of our dedicated members and several very welcome newcomers, we have been holding our regular Wednesday, 8:15-9:30 a.m. class in the Board Room at the Gathering Place. We are crowded but cozy. If you'd like to see for yourself, please join us and spread the word that we will continue to offer this special class as long as we can. If you have questions, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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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 edited this issue.
Bob Comey will edit the April issue.
The deadline for April is Wednesday March 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