FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

CONTENTS
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MIXED DOUBLES

Tennis buffs, relieve all that weekday stress. FTA members and interested Fearrington non-members (we hope you'll join). Meet us at the courts on Saturday mornings at 9:00 for mixed doubles. Bring your coffee.

ATTENTION FEARRINGTON WIDOWERS

There is a group of widowers in Fearrington that meets weekly for fellowship. It starts with a social hour with drinks and snacks followed by carpooling to dinner. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30 PM. The host for the evening picks the restaurant for the night. Is is very informal, no dues, no rules. If you would like to learn more about the group, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Stephen Hudak at 542-3757 or Joe Prendergast at 542-6275.
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FEARRINGTON SWIM & CROQUET CLUB

Open house, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Fearrington Swim & Croquet Club Grounds. All Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents are invited. Here is your chance to get a first look at the 2006 pool. We would like you, and all new Fearrington residents who might be interested in joining our friendly club to come and get a look see. Our social chairpersons, Jean Green and Anne Williamson have promised cookies and drinks....so join the Board and see the improvements made over the winter. Barry Tenser
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THESPIANS

On Sunday, May 7 at 7:30 the Thespians will present two plays at the Gathering Place. Joan Richardson is producing "WIDOWS", starring Calista Moon and Joan Richardson. She is also producing Carl Granath's "THE CRUISE", starring Betty Sher, Rita Spina and Loretta Gilson. All Fearringtonians and Galloway Ridgers welcome. Question? Carol Girton - 542-0992
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MAY AND JUNE HAVURAH MEETINGS

John William Coffey II will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, May 9. Mr. Coffey is Deputy Director for Art and Curator of American and Modern Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Art at UNC Chapel Hill. Mr. Coffey is a graduate of UNC,; he also received a MA from Williams College. 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.

The June meeting, the last until September, will be the second annual picnic. It will be held on Tuesday, June 13, at the Swim and Croquet Club from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The charge will be $9 per person. Checks should be made out to the Fearrington Havurah and should be mailed to Ruth or Leonard Kreisman or dropped of at 885 Ashton. All checks should be received by Wednesday, May 31, and admission cannot be paid at the door. The Kreisman's phone number is 545-8930 should you have questions. Soft drinks will be served at the picnic, but you may bring other beverages if you wish.
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AM BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS “SAVANNAH BREEZE”

The next meeting of the AM Book Club will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Market Café. For this month we will read “Savannah Breeze” by Mary Kay Andrews. All residents from Fearrington and Galloway are welcome. Please come and participate in this informal discussion. Call Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB NEWS

Is Patch Adams Right? Laughter as Medicine is the topic of a talk by Dr. Henry Lesesne to the Vegetarian Club on Wednesday May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Dr Lesesne has been on the faculty at UNC Medical School since 1973. He has conducted research on the human digestive system and has published extensively in the field. He has a keen interest in the spiritual aspects of health and healing.

The Vegetarian Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month September-June at 6:30 for a potluck supper followed by a program on a topic related to healthy living. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome. Anyone interested in attending on May 10 for the supper, program or both may call Anna Louise Reynolds (542-4697) or Ellen Shanahan (545-2230).
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB TO HOLD LUNCHEON

The Fearrington Women's Club and Arts and Crafts, Etc. will hold their joint spring luncheon at Governor's Club on Thursday May 11 at 11:30 am. The cost is $27 per person. Please contact Lori Tenser (545-3098) for a reservation and to select your entrée. Bring a guest and welcome spring by sharing a meal with friends, enjoying the sounds of the Northwood High School Choral group and the beautiful ambience of the Governor’s Club.

Fearrington Women's Club is presently receiving books and boutique items for the annual Book, Bake and Boutique sale to be held in February, 2007. If you have gently used items that you wish to contribute to this fund raiser please deliver them to Norma Berry (542-0782) during the month of May and to Barbra Carson (542-0782) who will receive items for the month of June. All proceeds from this event are donated to Chatham County charities.

Looking ahead to the future, please note that the popular Fearrington House Tour is scheduled for May 5, 2007. The house tour will be sponsored jointly by Fearington Women’s Club and The Chatham Health Council. Tickets will be available in early 2007. Claire Levitt is the honorary chairperson. Tickets will be available in early 2007. More information about this event will be available at that time.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS. ETC

Please join us at the Spring Celebration Luncheon with Arts & Crafts, Etc. and the Women's Club to be held on May 11, 11:30 a.m., at the Governor's Club. The cost is $27 with a cash bar. The Northwood High School Choral Group will entertain us with their beautiful music. Deadline for reservations is May 2. For more information call Gloria Lambert at 542-4958.

The end of a successful year of programs and workshops for Arts & Crafts, Etc. culminated with the awarding of three grants to Chatham County-based programs. These requests were chosen after careful consideration from six applications submitted to the Community Services Committee. Awards of $500 were awarded to The Learning Center at Side Street Gallery in Pittsboro for a series of four mixed media Saturday morning art classes for at risk children, The Horton Middle School Bands for a drum set for a middle school jazz band, and The Woods Charter School After School Quilting Club to fund supplies and a child friendly sewing machine for the school. The project involves fifteen children.

We would like to thank all our Fearrington and Galloway members and friends for their generous support of our organization. We wish you all a pleasant summer and look forward to meeting again in September.
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FUTURE ROLE FOR THE UNITED STATES IN THE WORLD

Dr. Maurice East, professor emeritus of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University, is the featured speaker for May’s Great Decisions lecture. His talk will be held Thursday, May 11 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. on the second floor of McIntyre’s Bookstore.

Dr. East is the former dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at GWU. He has served as an advisor to the U. S. State Department. A graduate of Colgate University, he received both his masters and doctoral degrees from Princeton University. Mickey has also been a senior fellow at the Strategic Concepts Development Center of the Department of Defense and consultant to Norway, New Zealand, Uganda, and Singapore Departments of State.

Presently, an adjunct professor in UNC’s Department of Political Science, Mickey is our guest compliments of the Governors Club Speakers Resource. After his talk, he will open the floor for conversation and questions. Copies of the article upon which his topic will be based are available at the front desk of McIntyre’s Bookstore. If you have any questions, please call Jean Hjelle, 545-0432, or e-mail her at jhjelleATearthlink.net.
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SYTTENDE MAI IN FEARRINGTON

Come celebrate Syttende Mai, Norways Constitution Day. This year, the Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia will meet on that date, Wednesday, May 17, at the Swim and Croquet Club at 6 p.m. to celebrate Norway’s independence from Sweden. All Scandinavians and those who love them are invited to attend.

Participants are invited to bring a dish to pass. Five dollars per person will cover the cost of paper products, use of the pool area, and water and soda. Those who wish stronger beverages are encouraged to bring their own.

Because Norway only achieved independence in 1905, National Day is a great spring festival in Norway. Mickey East, a former consultant to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will talk briefly about “Northern Europe in the World Today.” Of course, the food prepared by loving participant hands will come first.

If you are interested in attending, please call Aud Ackerman at 542-5822 with the name of the dish you hope to bring. Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia has no membership dues; we gather only to meet and eat. Any other questions, please contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM

On Thursday May 18 at The Gathering Place, the "Fearrington Village Community Emergency Response Team" (CERT) will be hosting a program on, "Weather." The program will start at 7 p.m. and is open to all Fearrington residents.

Our guest speaker will be Mr. Jeff Orrock, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Raleigh. Mr. Orrock has served with the National Weather Service for 12 years. He has worked from Florida to Texas coordinating disasters ranging from hurricanes to tornadoes and winter storms. Jeff arrived in North Carolina in 1998 working at the Morehead City office until 2003 when he moved to Raleigh. Jeff has had the opportunity to work directly with local and state emergency management in North Carolina for the last 8 years.

He has been involved with Hurricanes Erin and Opal in Pensacola, Florida (1995) Del Rio Texas floods from Hurricane Charley, Jarrell Texas tornado (1997) Floods of Tropical Storm Allison in Houston, Hurricanes Dennis, Floyd, Isabel, Frances and Ivan, Veterans Day Tornado Outbreak in Tennessee and the 2002 ice storm in Raleigh. We hope to see you. Art DeLuca, CERT 593 - 6779
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YACHT CLUB PLANS ANNUAL SPRING FLING

The Fearrington Yacht Club announces that the annual Spring Fling will be held at the Swim & Croquet Club on Saturday, May 20, 4 to 6 p.m. Attendance is open to all FYC members. Please bring what you would like to drink; the FYC will provide fantastic hors d’oeuvres. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange a rain date/place, so please pray for good weather.

Our trip to Wilmington, N.C. on April 24-26 is sold out, but we will soon be announcing the details of a wonderful trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown on October 23-26. Come get a preview of the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement in 2007.

Our annual Chowder Fest is scheduled for Friday, November 10. If you are not a member of the FYC and would like to join a group of good-spirited sea worshipers who prefer to let someone else do the work, just drop your check for $10 per person, in the FYC mail slot at the Gathering Place kiosk or in the mail to Bob Holton, 695 Spindlewood. We would love to have you join our group. Join us and have a good time.

If you have been a member and are not sure if your dues are current, call Bob at 545-0810
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICANS

The Fearrington Republicans will meet on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All meetings are open to our neighbors living in Fearrington and Galloway Ridge. Please join us for an unusual and interesting program. Joe Boylan, candidate for the N. C. State House will be our guest speaker.

Jim Bond, President of Fearrington Republicans and Gordon Widenhouse, a Chapel Hill Democrat and attorney who has devoted his legal career to the defense of the criminally charged and now specializes in death penalty cases, will hold a conversation on whether Republicans and Democrats have anything to say to each other; and if they do, whether they can talk to each other civilly.

Bond and Widenhouse have known each for more than thirty years. They met at Wake Forest Law School where Mr. Bond was then a young Professor and Mr. Widenhouse was a young student. The conversation that began then has continued over the years; and thirty years later they remain good friends-though each still despairs over the other's politics.

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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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBERED

It's that time of year once again. All Fearrington residents are invited to join us for a time to remember all of the brave men and women who have helped keep our nation free and who have given of themselves in times of strife for the good of their country.

Please come and join Nancy and Bob Oram and their friends for the Fourth Annual Memorial Day Celebration- at 10:30, Monday, May 29 on the upper lawn of the Swim and Croquet Club for a short ceremony of music and verse. We would love to see you there!
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HOLD THE DATE

The Democratic Club will hold its annual picnic at Jordan Lake at Saturday, June 3. Please put the date on your calendar. More information will follow.
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MAY READINGS AT MCINTYRES

Thursday, May 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Literary Open Mic Night Everyone with pen in hand - poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, personal recollections and commentary - all are welcome. Listeners are always needed. Even critics! Call Pete at McIntyre's for details. (919) 542-3030

Monday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. James Tabor, chair of the Dept of Religious Studies at UNC-Charlotte, will read from and discuss his just-published book The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and The Birth Of Christianity.

Saturday, May 13, 11:00 a.m. Chapel Hill resident and NY Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen reads from and signs her latest Young Adult novel Just Listen.

Sunday, May 21, 2:00 p.m. Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer share from their book, Parenting Across The Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned. After two decades of friendship and shared experiences of parenting children on opposite sides of the autism spectrum, these local authors and mothers have both gained a clear understanding of their own strengths and limitations, as well as those of their children.,

Saturday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. Author John Hart reads from and signs his new literary thriller that is as suspenseful as it is poignant, a riveting murder mystery layered beneath the southern drawl of a humble North Carolina lawyer. King Of Lies is an illuminating anatomy of a murder and the ripple effect it produces within a family and a community.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE NEWS

A huge thank you to the many residents of Fearrington who helped make the Spring 2006 Pittsboro Memorial Library book sale a record breaking success. We raised $15,000 to be used for the new library. Fearringtonians contributed books, worked as volunteers, and participated as buyers. Many thanks also, to our own McIntyre's Book Store for their support.

Mark your calendars now for the fall sale, which will be held on September 28, 29 and 30. If you have books to donate (books on tape, DVDs and videos are also most welcome and are very popular with our buyers), please call Richard Bird at 545-9413. Fearrington residents make a difference in Chatham County!
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CONSCIOUSNESS BEYOND DEATH: EXPLORING THE EVIDENCE

After death-what do we know? It is one of the great mysteries. But what answers can science provide? The Rhine Research Center in Durham, N.C. presents this extraordinary conference that brings together leading scientists, physicians, and a highly respected medium to present their findings and experiences. Presenters include: Dianne Arcangel, MS; Loyd Auerbach, MS; Larry Dossey, MD; Bruce Greyson, MD; Ginette Nachman, MD, PhD; Gary Schwartz, PhD; Stephan A. Schwartz; Jim Tucker, MD; and medium Mary Occhino. For health care professionals and interested laypeople. Bryan Center---Duke University Campus: May 5-6. Registration fees are $235 full conference/$125 for one day/$185 for full conference for seniors, students, and Rhine Center members. To register, or for further information: www.rhine.org/AfterDeathConference.htm or call Deana at 309-4600.
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HEADS UP! TO HOLD KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

Get Your Hat Ready! Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program's second annual Kentucky Derby Fundraising Party will be held Saturday, May 6, 3-7 p.m., rain or shine at RAFI-USA's Conference Center on Pittsboro Elementary School Road. Individual tickets are $25. This fun and unique event will feature live swing and honky-tonk music by Hot Tub of Grits (Tommy Edwards, LaNelle Davis, AI McCanless and John Worthington), gourmet Southern buffet and cash bar, silent and live auctions, hat contests with prizes and, of course, the day's Kentucky Derby coverage on TVs – all under two big party tents.

Tickets are available at New Horizons Trading Co. in Pittsboro and at other outlets. For additional information please contact ireynoldscheerful.com, call Heads Up! At 542-6207, or visit its website at www.headsuptrp.org.

Have an exciting and relaxing day, and support the good work Heads Up! is doing with its Therapeutic Riding Program! Just look at the smiles on the faces of children enjoying and benefiting from Heads Up!
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UN ASSOCIATION MAY MEETING TO DISCUSS EUROPEAN UNION

All eyes have been focused on the United States as the world's only super power. However, another force has risen that will - some say already has - also claim that status. The European Union, composed of 25 European nations and embracing 450 million people, is a pioneer in intergovernmental cooperation and is steadily increasing its influence as a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.

To help us learn more about this important international association of nations, Milada Vachudova, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UNC-Chapel Hill who specializes in the impact of international institutions on domestic politics, the enlargement of the European Union, and the democratization of post-communist Europe, will speak to the UN Association's May Lunch and Learn meeting on "Democracy Promotion and the European Union".

The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, May 24, at noon. Reservations may be made by sending a check, in the amount of $15 payable to "UNA West Triangle Chapter," to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill 27517. The deadline for reservations is May 19. Questions 942-1239.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Everyone who is interested in world affairs should learn about the International Affairs Council (IAC). The IAC is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization which exists to promote greater knowledge and understanding of world affairs. Its members are grass-roots diplomats in an area (Research Triangle) which has become a center for education, culture, and business - both domestic and international. Each year, IAC has a number of events of international interest (current example: the Full Frame documentaries), and hosts many international visitors. Please go to www.iacnc.org and learn about us - look at "About us", and "Events", and I'll bet you will want to join us. A Fearrington neighbor, Michael Hornblow, is on the Board of Directors. Hope to see you at a forthcoming event! Ed Williams
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MUSIC AND ARTS

FEARRINGTON GUYS AND DOLLS SING

On Wednesday evening, May 3 at 7:30, the Village Voices and the Harmony Grits will combine to present their spring concert: An Evening on Broadway. Under the direction of Matt Fry and accompanied by Dan Hadley, the two groups have been busy preparing a wonderful evening of music from many of the Great White Way’s famous musicals. This is a not-to-be-missed chance to enjoy songs from the well-known shows that will leave you whistling or humming one or more of these show-stopping tunes. So, grab your spouse, your friends and neighbors and beat a path to the Fearrington Barn on May 3 for an evening of memorable music. A suggested donation a $5.00 will be collected at the door.
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BARBERSHOP HARMONY SHOW TIME

The award winning General Assembly Chorus of the RTP Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) will be presenting another pair of fine a capella singing shows on Saturday, May 6. They will take place in Fletcher Theater at the Progress Energy Center (Memorial Auditorium complex) in Raleigh with the shows starting at 2:30 and 8:00 PM. Once again, a variety of high quality quartet and chorus units will be entertaining, as you have come to expect.

Ticket prices have once again been held to the same reasonable amounts as in the past. Afternoon show tickets for reserve seats are only $13 for seniors 60 and up in advance while the evening show is $18. Other adults add $2, but students get in for $8 per seat. For adult general admission tickets, prices are $10 in the afternoon and $15 for the night show.

For tickets or show information call Fearringtonian John Adams at 545-9101, or you can email him at jjadams2ATnc.rr.com, or contact Bob Dickson in Galloway Ridge at 542-0205; his email address is bobdickson0530ATnc.rr.com. Both are GA Chorus members and can help you.
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CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT NCSA BRASS QUINTET

The Fearrington Concert Series will present the NCSA Brass Quintet on Sunday, May 14, at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The quintet is comprised of five of the most advanced players from the North Carolina School of the Arts at Winston-Salem. Four are graduate students in the Masters of Music program.

The quintet will perform a variety of periods and styles of music, from the Renaissance and baroque to the late 20th century. This will be the tenth annual concert presented in Fearrington by advanced students from the NCSA. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the NCSA is a leading conservatory of international reputation, offering professional training for careers in the performing, visual, and moving image arts.

The Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concerts, seats available, by coming to the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $12 per person.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF THE NC MUSEUM OF ART

On May 17 the Fearrington Friends of the NC Museum of Art (FFNCMA) will visit the museum for the exhibit Common Ground: Discovering Community In 150 Years Of Art curated by Linda Dougherty, Museum Curator Of Contemporary Art. Linda has been a featured speaker at FFNCMA annual meetings.

Common Ground brings together over 100 works of art- primarily photography, but also painting, sculpture, mixed media and installations-that explore the universal human experiences of struggle, transcendence and salvation. Organized by the Corcoran Museum of Art in Washington, D.C., the exhibition illustrates the essential ties that unite people of all cultures, irrespective of politics, ethnicity, race or religion.

Gallery tours are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. led by the curator. Arrive 10 minutes early for registration. There will be a private lunch with comments by Linda at noon. You must be a current member of FFNCMA and the museum to participate in this event. Reservations: Lenni Newman lenniATnc.rr.com or 545-0541. Specify which tour you wish to attend. Also, please advise if you can offer a ride. Then drop off a check for $16 per person, payable to FFNCMA, in our box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR TO CONTINUE

Old Favorites the Spring Theme

Caroline Gelderman succeeded in finding a Fearringtonian to take over the Music in the Air free (donations only) outdoor concert program. Eric Chetwynd moved here last April with his wife Fran, to be nearer their children and grandchildren. Eric has set up two dates for this Spring so please reserve the two Sunday afternoons May 21 and June 11 - 4:30-5:15 PM for tuneful gatherings at the Swim and Croquet Club upper lawn. Bring your chairs, cushions or blankets unless it rains, in which case the concert will be held in the Gathering Place. The old favorites theme applies to both the groups and tunes so get ready for some creative nostalgia. Eric has confirmed with the ever popular TRILOGY for June 11th. He is working with two prospective groups for the May 21st date so stay tuned for the announcement on the Fearrington web site and in posters to be placed soon in mail kiosks and other key places. For questions or suggestions for the fall program, contact Eric at 545-0437, e-mail: efchetwyndATaol.com, residence 21 East Camden.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

Welcome Galloway Ridge Residents

Fearrington Cares welcomes residents of Galloway Ridge to take advantage of our varied services. While we cannot duplicate services that are offered by Galloway Ridge such as transportation and nursing services, we invite you to attend our lectures, join our Grief Support Group or sign up for classes that are offered throughout the year. Some Galloway Ridge residents have already taken advantage of our sessions to help decide which Medicare prescription program to join. Our recent “Cooking for Cancer Survival” program was another program available to Galloway Ridge residents. In addition, we have many evening lectures that you can attend. We look forward to seeing you at a Fearrington Cares program!

Massage Therapy Students to Provide Service to Fearrington Cares

Body Therapy Institute, a therapeutic massage therapy school located in Silk Hope, NC will partner with Fearrington Cares to provide community service to Fearrington residents. Students are required by curriculum to perform 20 hours of massage work in a community setting. Fearrington Cares has agreed to provide facilities for the students in order to meet the requirement. Be on the lookout for flyers in the mail kiosks and notices posted in Fearrington Cares offices announcing the dates and times for complimentary massages. We will also need volunteers to serve as receptionists and be an on-site presence during massage sessions. Please let us know if you can assist us in providing this service. We are pleased to be able to bring this program to Fearrington residents.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

Foot Clinic –Monday, May 13, 2-4 p.m. – Fearrington Cares Office – You must have an appointment – Appointments filled for May and June. There will be no clinic scheduled for July. You must make an appointment for August 7th clinic – Call 542-6877 for appointment

Hearing Screening – Tuesday, May 16, 1-5 p.m. – Fearrington Cares Office. You must have an appointment – Call to 493-7980 (UNC Hearing Center is doing the scheduling) to schedule an appointment.

Grief Support Group – Friday, May 18, 10 a.m. - Fearrington Cares Office
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DECIDING WHETHER TO STAY IN YOUR HOME.

On Thursday May 4 at 7:30 p.m., Florence Soltys MSW, Associate Clinical Professor of Social Work and Medicine and a faculty member of the Program on Aging at UNC will speak on Long Term Care Issues: Deciding whether to stay in your home. She will discuss criteria to consider in the decision to stay at home and the factors that should cause you to consider other options.

The lecture will be in the Gathering Place. All residents of the Fearrington and Galloway Ridge are invited. Questions? Contact Mary Hammond 545-2026
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HEARING SCREENING CLINIC AND HEARING AID CLEANING

On Tuesday, May 16 from 1-5 p.m. the Audiology group from the UNC Hearing and Communication center will offer a free clinic at the Fearrington Cares Office to provide hearing testing to residents. This is only for individuals who have not been diagnosed with hearing loss. In addition they will clean hearing aids for individuals who are presently using them.

Appointments are required and must be made through the Hearing and Communication Center on Farrington Road even though the clinic will be held in the Fearrington Cares Office. Call 493-7980 and ask to speak with the office manager who has the details for scheduling. Appointments will take about 15 minutes.

Barbara Winslow who spoke to us in March has arranged this free clinic. For questions call Fearrington Cares Office 542-6877 or Mary Hammond 545-2026.
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YOGA AT FEARRINGTON

Although Yoga is an ancient Indian system of stretches, twists, meditation and, of course relaxation, it is exceedingly modern in that it is such an effective and efficient method of moving your entire body. We encourage you to try it and if you've lapsed, return to it. There is always room in our friendly group for anyone interested in learning more. We invite you to our Wednesday morning sessions (8:15-9:30) at the Gathering Place. If you have questions, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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FHA NEWS

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU NOW

After 10 months of searching for a replacement FHA office manager, the FHA Board advises no interested volunteer has offered his/her services. The job consists of opening and closing the office located in the Gathering Place during the existing hours of 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The position works with a staff of knowledgeable volunteers who answer the phone, run the copier, and fax machines, along with various other duties. If you ever wanted to meet the people of Fearrington this is the place to be. Great flexibility can be structured to meet the candidate’s needs. If a replacement is not found by June 30, 2006, the Board will need to make a significant change in the FHA office by possibly altering office times/days or going to a paid outside office manager.

The FHA Board will meet on May 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place to discuss replacement ideas for this position, as well as other positions, including upcoming Board positions. Please consider offering your services by contacting Jim Ackerman, Drew Bratton or Bob Comey of the nominating committee. Drew Bratton, Pres. FHA Board
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NEW FHA BOARD MEETING DATE FOR THE MAY MEETING

Due to the May 2 election, the Gathering Place will not be available for the normal, first Tuesday of the month FHA Board meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 7.00PM at the Gathering Place. Further discussion will be held covering the Beaver Pond, and input from the community will be sought concerning volunteer vs. pay for the FHA Office Manager and possibly other positions. Please mark your calendars regarding this new date. Drew Bratton, FHA
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JOIN THE PARTY

Remember that on Saturday, 6 May, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. a community celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Fearrington Homeowners Association will be held. Led by a bagpipe player, a parade will leave the Gathering Place at 12:30 p.m. and march to Jenny’s Park by way of Weathersfield and East Camden.

You are invited to bring to the park your picnic lunch (and blankets or lawn chairs), and there to enjoy the music of a UNC student jazz band, delicious ice cream (including low sugar options) from Coldstone Creamery, and a very child-friendly puppet, called Androgeena, with her helper Becky Lofland.

Come one, come all and celebrate our very special community with your friends and neighbors.
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AMERICAN FLAG DETAIL, GATHERING PLACE

We all have an opportunity to show our pleasure in living in a wonderful community. The FHA Board is welcoming all interested residents who would like to raise and lower the newly installed American Flag at the Gathering Place on a rotating basis. If interested please contact either Gillian Cell or Drew Bratton. Submitted by Drew Bratton of FHA
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COMMUNITY WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT

The Community Watch Program, currently has 22 residents throughout Fearrington Village, who have signed-up to assist in helping to keep our community crime free by being watchful of our neighbors. At present we are looking for residents in Camden Park South, Millcroft and the surrounding streets, who have a community minded spirit and would like to assist in our Community Watch Program. I can be reached at new e-mail address dedicated to Community Watch: CW ArtATnc.rr.com . Art DeLuca
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THE TRIANGLE OF ROAD SAFETY

Safety on village roads is a value we all share. There are three parts to the safety equation-drivers, pedestrians and cyclists-and each has a separate and equally important role. Many of us do more than just drive the roads of Fearrington. We may also be part of the contingent of walkers, and some of us use our bikes for exercise. When we’re walking or biking, we need to contribute our part to road safety.

Village roads are shaded and winding, but they also have sharp curves and no paved shoulders. Pedestrians sharing those roads should walk facing traffic at the edge of the road. In several spots the rising or setting sun can blind drivers unexpectedly, so the pedestrian is often the first one to recognize potential danger and should be prepared to step off the road. Shaded spots hide pedestrians in dark-colored clothing; so wear light colors in the early morning hours or at dusk. Use sidewalks or pathways where they are available to minimize the risk for everyone.

It may be legal for cyclists to ride next to each other, but a motorist coming around a blind curve even at the posted speed limit may not be able to easily stop or pull out around a group riding two or three abreast. Single file cyclists riding with the direction of traffic lessen the chance of heart-stopping moments for everyone.

Road safety requires cooperative effort from all of us, whichever side of the walker-cyclist-driver triangle we occupy. When we pay attention to the part we play, we can make Fearrington roads the comfortable and welcoming places they were designed to be. New Road Safety Committee
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NEWSLETTER MINUTES OF THE APRIL 4 FHA BOARD MEETING

The following is an abbreviated version of the minutes due to space considerations in the Newsletter. Complete minutes are available in the FHA office, the mail kiosks and by clicking here.

The business meeting was preceded by a presentation by Ms. Dawn Stumpf, Director of Chatham County Board of Elections. She explained the Optical Scanner voting machine and the iVotronic touch voting machine. Both machines will be used in the May 2 elections.

President Drew Bratton addressed the following topics: the need for more Neighborhood Watch volunteers; the CERT development of an emergency plan for Fearrington residents; the use of the flag and flagpole.

Treasurer's Report – Bob Flower

Our income totaled $4,451 primarily from dues. Our expenses were $7,796 with the majority from Grounds & Facilities, income taxes, the copier lease and service and the Gathering Place. The Reserve Fund now totals $158,589 and consists of two CD’s at SunTrust and a Vanguard Federal Money Market Account.

Although it will be identified in the March monthly report, I wanted to provide the final billing cost for the 2006 Handbook and Directory printing which was paid March 6, 2006. The final bill was $7915.86 which was $107.86 (1.4%) over the previously approved $7808 due to an extra sheet for emergency numbers.

Bill Stempfle -Covenants

Meeting with the various Phases Covenants Committees will start soon.

Jim Bond – Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison

In my judgment we have three options with respect to Beaver Pond and its environs. The first is to do nothing and let nature take its course. We could, second, adopt a “wait and see” posture while simultaneously monitoring the area. A third option is to restore or at least ameliorate the degradation of the Pond and its environs. I favor the latter option, but only if it can be done at a reasonable cost and does not saddle us with subsequent substantial, recurring costs. Finally, we should consider becoming more pro-active in assessing the ecological assets of the current Village to encourage, to the extent possible, the preservation of those assets.

Carol-Ann Greenslade – Director, Grounds and Facilities

Carol reported the on following issues.

The Smokehouse mail kiosk refurbishing has been completed. The GP sidewalk installation is scheduled to begin today, April 4th. The GP flag/flagpole will be installed prior to the May 6th Anniversary festivities. An Adopt-A-Parcel program and additional street lighting in the areas of GP/S&C and Weathersfield/S&C are being considered. Johnnie Foster of Foster Lake & Pond may do a brief presentation on Beaver Pond cleanup at the May 3rd meeting. DOT has repaired the ditch problems on Weathersfield.

Ingram Austin – Financial Officer

Since our last Board meeting, three of the eight delinquent members paid their dues. One of the three has failed to reimburse the HOA for the bank charges ($11) for two checks that were returned because of insufficient funds. To date, we now have five members that are delinquent in paying their 2006 dues by more than 90 days and one is also delinquent for the 2005 dues.

Lowell Kennedy – Director, Gathering Place

There were 58 scheduled meetings/events in the GP during March. The following items were accomplished. New locks were installed on front and rear doors. The replacement valances in the big and small rooms and the lobby were received and installed. The following were purchased, installed in or delivered to the FHA Office storage room: four sets of shelving; two locking file cabinets; a vacuum cleaner.

New Business

There were four motions introduced. They included:

An FHA Policy and Procedure on Memorials and Gifts including a Request Form – motion by Carol-Ann Greenslade and second by Ingram Austin;

25th Silver Anniversary Celebration expenses not to exceed a sum of $1352 – motion by Bob Flower for Gillian Cell and second by Jim Bond;

Printing of the 25th Silver Anniversary Newsletter, 1,600 copies at a cost not to exceed $1295.25 – motion by Drew Bratton and second by Bob Flower;

Past due collections from residents – 1) suspend their voting rights and right to the use of the Association’s recreational facilities until their unpaid balances are paid in full; and 2) impose a service fee of $5.00 for costs incurred by the Association in soliciting payment of their delinquent dues and costs – moved by Ingram Austin and second by Carol-Ann Greenslade. All motions carried unanimously.

Volunteer Program – FHA Business Office Manager

Drew spoke about the need to replace the current voluntary office manager, Pat Harkins, who will be leaving the position on June 30, 2006. Other major volunteer positions in the community will also become vacant in the near future. Drew suggested that a “town meeting” be held at the next Board meeting to discuss these issues and get input from the residents. Following that meeting a preference vote will be held in the community as to whether residents prefer a decrease in services or a paid service if no volunteer is forthcoming. Paid office management would come at a cost of approximately $10,000-$15,000/year. According to the By-laws, the Board has the authority to secure paid services if necessary.

Resident Input

Topics residents brought up included: Beaver Pond; GP parking lot traffic pattern changes; dissemination of information regarding services provided by FHA office; alternate methods of providing the services of the FHA office; a resident commented that “the Road Safety Committee did not abandon the Board, the Board abandoned the Road Safety Committee”; the deteriorating path from Creekwood to Beaver Pond; the Adopt-a-Highway Program; trash accumulation inside the white fence along 15/501. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Flower, FHA Secretary
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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 June issue. The deadline is is Monday, May 15.

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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS
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Please check your copy (particularly the date and time) before submitting it and mark your submissions clearly "Newsletter" or "Calendar."
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