FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS

INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPO COMING TO FEARRINGTON

If continuing to live independently is your goal, be sure to attend this informative event on Wednesday, September 27, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Barn. Admission is free.

Exhibitors from more than 30 resource agencies will be available to provide information and answer questions. Resources for in-home care, physical therapy, care management, transportation, physical fitness, medical supplies and much more will be included. Talk with representatives from UNC Home Health, Doctors Making Housecalls, the Chatham County Council on Aging, the Med Alert Program, Duke Home Health and others. Receive a free fitness evaluation, free chair massage and complimentary refreshments.

Don’t miss this educational, entertaining and enjoyable gathering. Sponsored by Fearrington Cares, providing choices for your life. If you need a ride to the Expo, call Fearrington Cares, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Your Fearrington Emergency Preparedness Committee has determined that we are only partially prepared for an evacuation or for an extended period of no electricity or water i.e. hurricane, ice storm or other disaster. This is particularly true for our special needs and elderly residents. We cannot prepare to help if we do not know, in advance, who might need help.

Among the areas that need work and your help is the completion of the FORM A (Next of Kin Registration) and FORM B (Local Emergency Response Questionnaire).

FORM A permits the FHA to call your next of kin in the event that you cannot.

FORM B identifies special needs (medical or otherwise) that could be important if an evacuation or an extended period without electricity or water occurs. FORM B also has a place to offer your help to the community in an emergency.

The information you provide goes into a secure FHA database on the FHA computer and the hard copies are locked in the FHA office. In an emergency the information will be shared with the neighborhood Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and, when necessary, Fearrington Cares.

You can pickup the FORM A/FORM B at the FHA Office, at the Fearrington Cares Office or in the mail kiosks. You can also download the FORMS by going to the FHA website at www.fhafearrington.org/archives/FHAForms/EmergencyInformation.htm.

Please return the FORMS to the FHA Office or to the locked FHA Mailbox in the Swim & Croquet Mail Kiosk before Sept 21. If you have any questions, please Email or call: Art DeLuca (artsaved41ATnc.rr.com -593-6779) or Peter Thomas (cthomas832ATearthlink.net – 545-0776) or Tom Hauck (thauck3775ATaol.com – 542-5499).
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FEARRINGTON UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN OCTOBER

The 2006 Fearrington Village campaign for the United Way of Chatham County will begin in October. Already the generous donations of Fearringtonians last year are helping Chatham citizens in need. Children have enjoyed summer camp experiences, elderly and disabled adults are receiving services, legal aid is being provided to low-income citizens and many others are being helped through agencies receiving United Way donations. We hope that this year’s campaign will accomplish more.

Some employers have begun their annual United Way Campaigns already. For those who work outside Chatham County, you can choose to designate all or part of your donation to go to Chatham County. Please consider selecting Chatham County as a recipient of your United Way gift so that local organizations can benefit from your contribution.
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FHA BOARD TO CONTINUE REDUCED OFFICE HOURS

The Board has decided to continue the FHA office’s summer schedule into the fall. This will allow an assessment to be made of whether the reduced hours will meet the needs of the community and the Board. The office will be open from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

MCINTYRES’ AUTHOR EVENTS

Wednesday, September 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-School Story Hour

McIntyre's Fine Books & Bookends is pleased to offer a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 7 from 7:00 p.m. - 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!

Saturday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. Join Charlotte author Mark Ethridge as he reads from and signs his new book, Grievances. The book tells the story of the murder of a thirteen-year-old boy during racial unrest in rural South Carolina that, for twenty years, has gone unpunished, unsolved, even uninvestigated. But that changes when Charlotte Times reporter Matt Harper sits down with a guy with a grievance.

Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. Join perennial favorite Lee Smith as she returns to McIntyre’s Bookstore to read from and sign her latest work, On Agate Hill. Smith, author of the bestseller The Last Girls, has written a new historic novel about a girl growing up in the post-Civil War South, based on a real diary uncovered in a museum. Her story is told through the items in the diary, a tale of a young woman fighting to remain true to herself in the midst of a world turned upside-down. Also at this event, the Chatham Food Pantry (CORA) will be accepting donations of canned food or cash to restock food pantry shelves which often are bare this time of year.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE PLAYERS WELCOME

Our bridge year begins Wednesday, September 6 when we will have our once-a-year, ten-minute meeting that will begin at 12:50 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The game starts at 1 p.m. and will be free to all participants as a reward for “braving” the meeting.

As usual, we will meet the second Wednesday, September 13. We will meet the third Wednesday of September but no subsequent month as the Fearrington Women’s Association is using the Gathering Place through May.

Our Welcome Back party will be held Wednesday, September 27 concurrent with the game. All players whose last names begin with “L” through “Z” are encouraged to bring snacks to tide us over during the arduous card playing. Drinks will be provided.

Cost of playing is $4/person per time to defray having a director, using the facilities, and renewing supplies. We are a low-key duplicate game, and we invite you to try us out the first time for free. Regular players are responsible for setting up tables and chairs generally only once in six months.

If you have any questions or would like ideas about possible partners, please call Annette Levine (545-9811) or Jean Hjelle (545-0432). We do have a ready substitute list.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS, ETC.

Welcome back and welcome to all newcomers as we kick off our interesting and exciting 2006-2007 season. Arts and Crafts, Etc. is a Fearrington organization whose objective is to promote and stimulate greater interest in the arts through demonstrations, lectures, and field trips. You do not have to be "craftsy" to join.

Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, usually on the first Monday of each month with some adjustment for holidays (Labor Day, for example). Membership dues for the year are $10.00, payable by personal check only. To avoid long lines at the first meeting, you may drop your check in the Arts and Crafts box at the mail kiosk near the Gathering Place (Swim and Croquet).

Our first meeting will be September 11. Michael Mosca, co-owner of Sidestreet Gallery in Pittsboro and visual artist, joins other grant recipients to share how our grant money from last year was used to benefit the children of Chatham County.

Please join us for a great year of speakers, trips, and good fellowship. As always, Galloway Ridge residents are welcome to join and participate. Refreshments will be served. See you there.
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FEARRINGTON HAVURAH

Gerhard L. Weinberg, Ph D. will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday September 12. His topic will be Visions of Victory-the future of Palestine. Dr. Weinberg is W.R. Kenan Jr. professor emeritus of History at UNC Chapel Hill and is a renowned WWII historian. This inaugural meeting of the year will take place in the Fearrington Barn, beginning with refreshments (and reunions) at 7:15 p.m. followed by the Dr. Weinberg's talk at 8:00 p.m. Newcomers and guests are always welcome.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB NEWS

Our theme this year will be Going Green, ecologically that is: issues such as water, air, food, plants, animals, sustainable energy in our homes and cars will be included; we plan to have lots of wonderful local experts speaking, starting with our first meeting Wednesday September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

The Vegetarian Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month September - June 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 September 13 for the supper, program or both may call Sheila Flannery at 542 5460 or Mac Pullen at 969 9550.
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BRAZIL: INVENTED PASTS AND HOPED-FOR FUTURES

On Thursday, September 14 Great Decisions welcomes Dr. Andrea Poyastro Pinheiro who will discuss “Brazil: Invented Pasts and Hoped-for Futures.” The discussion will be held on the second floor of McIntyre’s Bookstore beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Poyastro Pinheiro is a psychiatrist from Porto Alegre, which presently has about 1.3 million inhabitants. She received her medical degree from Pontificia Universidade Catolica Rio Grande do Sul in 1988. She completed her psychiatric residency at Fundacao Universitaria Mario Martins in 1991. In 2003 she received a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Faculdade de Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Dr. Poyastro Pinheiro began her PhD at the Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo in 2004 and will finish her degree there after completing work at UNC-Chapel Hill.

As the daughter of a Brazilian Catholic father and a Jewish mother, Dr. Poyastro Pinheiro can address how these religions fit in to the Brazilian society. For almost 10 years she has been working with eating disorder patients in a multidisciplinary outpatient program in Porto Alegre. With a grant from the Brazilian government, she has focused her American studies on the genetics of eating disorders.

Copies of the article on which her talk will be based are available from the front desk of McIntyre’s. Great Decisions is an outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association. For further information, contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432 or jhjelleATearthlink.net with the words “Great Decisions” in the subject line.
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AN INVITATION TO ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS

The Marathon Bridge schedule for the 2006-2007 season is currently being prepared. Any non-members interested in joining or learning more about the organization can contact Dale Smith, 942-8627, or email dalebarbATmindspring.com . The annual fee is $25 per person or $50 per team, which covers prizes and a catered dinner meeting at the end of the season.

A reminder to all 2005-2006 members: the annual Marathon Bridge Awards Dinner (with a new caterer) is scheduled for Friday, September 15 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Gathering Place. We need to notify the caterer well ahead of that of the number of dinner reservations. We need your registration and check made out to Marathon Bridge, for the 2006-2007 season.
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FEARRINGTON WRITERS GROUP

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet on Monday, September 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is currently writing or just thinking about writing. In addition to regular meetings, the Writers Group sponsors self-directed workshops for persons who have an interest in writing poetry or prose. Each of these groups holds regularly scheduled meetings. To learn more about the Writers Group, visit the FHA Web page and click on “organizations.” You are also welcome to contact Barry Reece at breeceATmindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreensladeATnc.rr.com.
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB

Welcome to the 2006-07 Fearrington Garden Club season! Under the leadership of Marlene and Orv Conner, we hope to continue with another series of good programs, good fellowship, and good food.

We meet the third Tuesday of each month except December, in the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m.

September 19, our first meeting of the new season, will feature a long time friend of gardening, our own Al Cooke. Al says it so aptly, “First I was a gardener, then a master gardener, then a landscaper, and now Chatham County extension agent with no time for personal gardening.” Al’s topic is “Pruning…first you ask Why? Then you know the When and the How.”

We welcome all old members and invite new members to an evening of enlightenment and entertainment with our Chatham County expert. Gresham L. Yeager, program chair, 545-9199.
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HEAR LEE SMITH & HELP FEED THE HUNGRY

Courtesy of McIntyre’s Fine Books, Lee Smith, one of the South’s leading literary voices, will read from, sign, and answer questions about her new book, On Agate Hill, at the Fearrington Barn at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19.

Please join her many fans that evening AND bring along a donation of canned goods for Chatham’s food pantry. CORA volunteers will be standing near the main door to accept your gifts and speed them to the pantry’s shelves. For those preferring to make a cash contribution, there will be a container for that purpose. Volunteers also have handouts advising Lowe’s shoppers how they may transfer some of their green points to CORA’s account.
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AM BOOK CLUB

The AM Book Club has changed its meeting place to The Dancing Goat, and the meeting day to the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting of the AM Book Club will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 10 a.m. For this month we will read “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picolt. Please come with ideas to add to a new list of readings for the year. All residents from Fearrington and Galloway are welcome. Come and participate in this informal discussion. Call Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN’S CLUB MEETS AT GALLOWAY RIDGE

Women of Fearrington Village And Galloway Ridge, unite! Where else could you meet a group of such fabulous women than the Women’s Club? FWC events provide great opportunities to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.

The first meeting for the 2006 – 2007 year will be our Welcoming Tea on Thursday, September 21, at 3:00 in the Galloway Ridge auditorium. Mark your calendar now! And, an added plus: valet parking at the Galloway Ridge main entrance (no tipping, please).

During September, Jean Hjelle, 260 Clover Thatch (545-0432) will be pleased to receive the books and boutique items you may have been accumulating for donation to the Book, Bake and Boutique sale. Please call Jean to arrange to drop them off.

Note to all quiz show aficionados: Fearrington’s Original Quiz Show, Quicksand, will be back in late October! Consider being a Quicksand player! And talk with your friends about joining you to become the pride of your neighborhood. Teams from Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge neighborhoods will vie for prizes and bragging rights. Please call Nancy Baker at 545-9884 to let her know you would like to participate.

The Fearrington Women’s Club welcomes all women residing in Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge. We offer informative and interesting programs with ample opportunity to meet other women. In addition, each year we support selected Chatham County community service programs, especially programs that benefit women and children.
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UNC ALUMNI CLUB

The Fearrington Village UNC Alumni Club welcomes all alumni or retired faculty to join us for various activities we hold during the year. Our Oktoberfest party will be held at Swim & Croquet on September 22 at 4:30 p.m. Please call Kurt Muller 545 0609 or Philip Cree 545 9794 for details.
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village to attend the first meeting of club this fall election season. Come and meet and hear from two of the democratic judicial candidates Judge Patricia-Timmons-Goodson and Judge Robert Hunter. Also speaking is Dr. Ann Hart Superintendent of Chatham County Schools who will update us all on the state of Chatham’s public schools. The meeting will be held at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:15 p.m.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICANS

Please join the Fearrington Republicans at the Gathering Place on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place for our first fall meeting. Politics is in the air, and we will have two outstanding guests to help us sniff the prevailing winds and trends.

The first is Dan Mansell, who is running for the Second Congressional District Seat. Mr. Mansell will be followed by Chad Adams, a Vice-President of the John Locke Foundation, a well-known commentator on state politics. He will explore the many scandals that beset the Democrat Party. He will of course entertain questions. Mine will be "Who will win the Scoundrel of the Year Award"!

We will meet again on October 24. Our speaker will be Supreme Court Associate Justice Mark Martin. For information, please contact Winnie Weissman, 542-3477.
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DR. EFIRD TO SPEAK ON “WOMEN OF THE BIBLE”

On Monday, October 16, Dr. James "Mickey" Efird will return to the Gathering Place for the first of four presentations on the “Women of the Bible” a subject that will take him to the books of Ruth, Ester, and Judges and several parts of the New Testament used by some denominations to discourage women from entering the ministry.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for October 23 and 30 and November 6. All four will begin at 10:00 am and last ninety minutes. Mark your calendars and get ready to gain new insights into a controversial subject of considerable current interest. All Fearrington 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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FEARRINGTON CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

Those interested in meeting Fearrington neighbors over delicious food are invited to join a dinner group. All are welcome including singles. The only requirements are that you like to prepare and eat good food and you enjoy great company. Interested participants dine in groups of 8, 10, or 12 depending on the number that a host can accommodate comfortably. Host couples are responsible to prepare the entrée, wine and coffee. The rest of the cooking is divided and assigned to the attending guests. At the end of the meal all costs of food and wine are totaled and divided equally. Thus, no one is burdened by an expensive dish or beverage. All of the participants receive all of the recipes for the evening.

There will be three dinner dates through the fall and spring occurring on November 18, January 20 and March 17. There is no obligation to participate in all three dinners; interested parties sign up for each dinner separately. We will need 2 to 3 participants to offer their homes to host each date. The Fearrington Dinner Circle is a wonderful way to get to know our neighbors in a relaxed informal setting. If you would like to be part of the November group please email Julie Snyder at snyderjlATearthlink.net.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Fearrington Tennis Association (FTA) members, mark your calendars. The annual FTA Tennis Round Robin will be held Sunday, October 29 (rain date November 5) at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club. The annual FTA dinner is scheduled for Saturday, November 4 at the Gathering Place. The FTA welcomes all new members. For more information: Janice Hunt, FTA president JjohnhuntATaol.com 543-4669.
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FEARRINGTON WRITER GROUP PUBLISHES BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT

The Fearrington Writers Group announced today that The Poet’s Corner, an off-shoot of The Writers Group, has published its first set of selected poems entitled Beautiful Spirit. This collection contains a total of fifty poems – ten poets submitted five poems each – and covers a variety of forms, viewpoints and subject matter from life experiences, reminiscences and meditations to jocular commentary and thoughts on the present discontents. Writers included are: Kay Atwater, Helen Eill, Ken Eill, Margaret George, Forrest Greenslade, David McGrain, Philip Morse, Barry Reece, Cudy Sherman and William Sommers.

The overall printing format was done by Forrest Greenslade while the cover was designed by Kathryn Armstrong, based on Joan Sommers’ calligraphic painting whose meaning – Beautiful Spirit - fits in well with the poets’ objectives. The book is on sale at McIntyre’s Bookstore for $9.50. The poets will read from their poems at McIntrye’s on October 18 beginning at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

On Monday, September 11 at 11 a.m., a number of people will be offering information on two opportunities to volunteer abroad. It will be presented at McIntyre’s Bookstore on the second floor.

Ozzie Purdy, a resident of Raleigh who has participated nine times in the Vaughan Village experience (Pueblo Ingles) will talk about two locations where she has volunteered speaking English to Spanish professionals According to the website, www.vaughanvillage.com, an individual supplies his/her own transportation, and the organization pays for the lodging and food of the participants. Generally, people participate for one week, although some may stay up to two weeks.

Some Fearrington residents will also discuss their experience in China, Italy, Mexico, and Peru under the auspices of Global Volunteers. With this organization-www.globalvolunteers.org- participants must pay for the transportation, the lodging, and food for two weeks, but individuals are treated to the local restaurants, and the experiences often involve other activities than teaching.

Any questions: Contact Jean Hjelle, 545-0432 or jhjelleatearthlink.net using “Volunteering” in the subject line.
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FEARRINGTON CHAPTER OF NCWARN

As of a meeting on August 15th, the new Fearrington Village Chapter of NCWARN (North Carolina Waste Awareness & Reduction Network) was formed. The chapter's objective is to support NCWARN in "organizing for a safe, sustainable energy future for North Carolina" and, of course, for the rest of the country.

We will be working in concert with like-minded organizations such as North Carolina Council of Churches Climate Connection, Growing Healthy Communities, NC Fair Share, and Students United for a Responsible Global Environment, among others.

We would like to invite all interested residents of Fearrington Village to an informational meeting featuring David Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer with the Union of Concerned Scientists, Washington, DC who will be addressing the fire safety issues at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, which is less than 15 miles from Fearrington Village.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Carolina Community College, on Highway 64 West in Pittsboro, in the multi-purpose room. If there are any questions, please contact Beverly Ann D'Aquanni, telephone number 545-9893 or BeverlyAnnD AT msn.com.
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

PEER LEARNING OF CHAPEL HILL BEGINS ITS FALL SERIES.

Classes are offered 5 days/week on a wide variety of interesting topics in small groups led by knowledgeable people from the sciences, humanities and Romance languages. Fearrington resident Enid Handler will lead a discussion series on Ethical Issues in the News, on four Tuesday mornings starting Sept. 12. Other courses include: Focus on Asia; History of Scientific Medicine; Haydn and Mozart, Their Lives and Music; On the Nature of Happiness; and Exploring the Old Testament.

Peer Learning invites you to the opening session on September 8. at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and refreshments, at 11 am hear our speaker, Professor Oren Pilkey, from Duke's School of Environment and Earth Science, talk about "Rising Seas, Shifting Shores and the Future of American Beaches". Stay for a light lunch and get to know us. All meetings are held at Binkley Church in Chapel Hill (corner of Willow Road and 15-501 Bypass back of University Mall).

For further information contact Flo Forman (President of Peer Learning) at dformanATnc.rr.com or 967-9958, or Ted Hayes (Membership) at kormiATbellsouth.net or 922-7464".
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DORIS BETTS KICKS OFF CHATHAMARTS’ FALL WRITERS’ WORKSHOP SERIES

Acclaimed fiction writer Doris Betts will lead off a new series of workshops for writers of all levels sponsored by ChathamArts in Pittsboro this fall. Betts, the award-winning author of nine books of fiction, taught creative writing for 33 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she held a distinguished chair in the department of English. Upon her retirement, a distinguished professorship was established in her name. Each year the North Carolina Writers’ Network presents the Doris Betts Fiction Prize, another tribute to her excellence.

Betts’ workshop on September 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Central Carolina Community College is open to the first 15 students who register. Writers who wish to have their work critiqued in the workshop should submit a manuscript of up to 10 pages, double-spaced, to djwbettsATearthlink.net, or Doris Betts, 795-B NC 902, Pittsboro NC 27312.

Participants must register in advance at ChathamArts, 115 Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro, or by completing an on-line registration form at www.chathamarts.org For further information, contact (919) 967-3716.

Each workshop is $25 for the general public, $20 for ChathamArts members; you may take three workshops for $60 or $50 for ChathamArts members.

Other writers leading workshops in the series are:

Sept. 23: Tom Dow on Poetry

Oct. 7: Chanda Allen, Introduction to Creative Writing

Oct. 21: Paul Cuadros on Journalism

Nov. 4: Judy Hogan on the Diary or Memoir

Nov. 18: Marjorie Hudson on Creative Non-Fiction.

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NEWS FROM THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

"Blue Blood" Discussion

The Pittsboro Memorial Library book club's September selection is a nonfiction book about the NYPD, entitled "Blue Blood," by Edward Conlon. Join the discussion Monday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the newly renovated Reeves Gallery at the library, 158 West St, Pittsboro (542-3524).

What happens when a Harvard graduate becomes a beat cop in one of the grittiest housing projects in the Bronx? Find out in this memoir, which was nominated as being one of the best nonfiction books of 2004. Conlon, whose father, grandfather, and numerous other relatives were members of the NYPD, gives readers a beautifully written insider's view of police work.

New members and one-time visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Jennifer Gillis at the library or visit www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.

Library Exhibit on Local History

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library gallery exhibit for September features local history, courtesy of the Chatham County Historical Association. See "People and Places of Chatham County" in the newly renovated Reeves Gallery at the library, 158 West St, Pittsboro (542-3524) during regular library hours (Mon 10-6, Tue 10-8, Wed 10-6, Thu 10-6, Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5).

Drawing on its collection of photographs, maps, and artifacts, the Chatham County Historical Association (www.chathamhistory.org) will reveal for visitors a mosaic of Chatham County over time. Stories of soldiers, farmers, mill girls, and manufacturers that are part of the county's past and present will be told.

New Library Panel Discussion

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library are pleased to present a panel discussion on planning for the new joint-use library on Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Chatham County Courthouse. Hear from the project's leadership team and special guests about plans for the new library to be built on the Central Carolina Community College campus in Pittsboro. This new building, scheduled to open in late 2008, will replace both the current Pittsboro public library (www.chathamlibraries.org) and the CCCC campus library (www.cccc.edu).

Renee Paschal, Assistant County Manager, will speak on the project schedule, the architect selection process and the importance of the library to the county (culture, economic development, quality of life). Phil Barton, Director of Rowan County Libraries, will speak on the joint agreement between the public library and the community college, and plans for space allocation within the library. Sandy Neerman, Director of the Greensboro Public Library, will speak on funding for special projects. Mary Boone, State Librarian of NC, will talk about how the state library can assist the new Chatham joint library. Dr. Karen Allen, Provost for Chatham County at CCCC and Linda Clarke, Director of Chatham County Libraries, in addition to the panelists, will be available at the end of the panel to answer questions.

Here's your opportunity to have input to, and learn more about, the plans for your new joint public/community college library. Can't make it to the program? Input can also be submitted via the new library website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/library/MainPage.htm.

Friends Of The Pittsboro Memorial Library Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Fall book sale will be held on Thursday, September 28, Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. 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 until 7. Friday is half-price day and Saturday you can buy a bag of books for $5. But come early and get the best selections.

As usual there will be thousands of books. There is something for everybody: A large selection of contemporary and classic fiction, including mysteries; cookbooks; biographies; and books on history, gardening, crafts, art, music and many other topics.

Many Fearrington residents are active volunteers for the sale. 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. If you have books to donate, please leave them at the Pittsboro Library or call Richard Bird at 545-9413.

Critical to the success of the sale are, of course, the buyers! So plan on coming and bringing your friends. The proceeds from the sale of more than 10,000 books will support the programs and

collections of our public 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 at 542-1598 or Richard Bird at 545-9413. Hope to see you there!
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VIDEO DEBATE 'DOES GOD EXIST?' TO BE SHOWN

A provocative debate between a famous Theologian and a secular Humanist philosopher will be shown on September 14 at 7 p.m. at the ArtsCenter, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, under the sponsorship of the NC Society for Ethical Culture. (info@ncethicalsociety.org). A live question and answer period with local clergy will follow. The program is free and open to the public.
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CHAPEL HILL NEWCOMERS MEN’S LUNCHEON

The first Men’s luncheon for this season will meet Friday, September 15 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. The speaker will be Ernest Eugene (Gene) Erb, Jr. who will speak on the subject of: Living a Healthier Life.

Mr. Erb, a lively and knowledgeable teacher, will discuss what foods are healthy and what should be avoided. Why the Mediterranean diet along with a glass of wine is considered an excellent model menu. Why some fats are actually healthy and what foods should be eaten to include these fats in your diet. He will discuss measuring your own “body mass index” and how it can be used to guide your daily diet. Finally he will discuss how you can record for one day your food intake and determine if you are eating a healthy mix of foods. This presentation is especially suited for couples to hear together.

Mr. Erb graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics. He had further graduate training in Health Education from UNC – Greensboro. His current title is Nutrition Clinician at Duke Executive Health and Healthy Escapes Program.

All Newcomers, Alumni and their guests are welcome. Advanced cost of the soup and salad buffet and an interesting speaker is $12.00. Mail checks, which confirm your reservation to John Dopler, 834 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro NC 27312 by September 11. If you’re late please RSVP to John at (919) 542-2815 by September 14 so we can get adequate seating at the luncheon. If you pay at the door please bring $13.00.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COURTS, ALLEGATIONS VERSUS EVIDENCE

Captain Joel Booker of the Carrboro Police Department will speak to the Shared Learning group on "Law Enforcement and the Courts, Allegations versus Evidence" on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. In his more than 23 years of law enforcement, Booker has worked in Patrol, Investigations, and now serves as Administrative Captain in the department, which has 37 sworn officers. He will present an overview on the law enforcement officer's role and respond to questions.

The lecture will be 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: 967-6439.
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PANEL DISCUSSION WITH CONGRESSMAN DAVID PRICE

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the online publication American Diplomacy is sponsoring a panel discussion on the topic: “Whether the U.S. Government should use force to establish democratic governments.” Hodding Carter will moderate the program and the panelists will be Rep. David Price (D-NC); Lt. Gen. (ret) James Lee; Dr. Joseph Glatthaar, Chair, Curriculum in Peace, War & Defense, UNC; and Dr. Robin Dorff, Director, Institute of Political Leadership, NCSU. The event will take place September 23 from 10:00 a.m. till noon in the Zanzibar Room at the Exploris Museum in Raleigh. It is free and open to the public. Several Fearringtonians serve on the board of directors of and contribute to American Diplomacy. For further information, contact Ed Williams (542-4414), Michael Cotter (542-4414), or Bart Moon (542-6976).
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WEST TRIANGLE UN ASSOCIATION OPENS 2006-2007 SPEAKERS SERIES

The West Triangle Chapter of UNA-USA opens its 2006-2007 Lunch and Learn speakers series on Wednesday, September 27 with a talk by John Deng, Deputy Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, Taiwan's representative office in the United States. Taiwan has come a long way since the Nationalist army of Chiang Kai Shek retreated to the island following its defeat by Mao Tse Dung's communist army in 1949. Its status, though, has remained contentious, with China claiming the island as a province and important United States interests in the area. Mr. Deng will speak about Taiwan's current situation in the world.

The meeting will take place at noon at the Holiday Inn in Chapel Hill. Reservations can be made by sending a check, for $17 payable to UNA-West Triangle Chapter, to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill 27517. The deadline for reservations is September 22.
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ARTS AND MUSIC

CHATHAMARTS GALLERY FEATURES THREE ARTISTS

ChathamArts Gallery features the works of painter El Tremblay, illustrator Emma Skurnick and metal sculptor Kevin Eichner from August 30 through September 23.

Tremblay uses watercolor with pen, ink and pencil to create realistic paintings. Skurnick, a freelance nature illustrator, will exhibit her watercolor paintings of native flora and fauna. Eichner specializes in forging, casting and fabricating, using bronze, steel and cast iron for sculptures and architectural elements.

You can meet the artists and see their work at the opening show at ChathamArts Gallery on September 3, from 12 noon to 5, when Pittsboro shops, galleries and eateries will be open for First Sunday. ChathamArts Gallery is also open every week from Wednesday through Saturday 11-5 at 115 Hillsboro St. in historic downtown Pittsboro. 919-542-0394, www.chathamarts.org.
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AN INVITATION TO JOIN VILLAGE VOICES

You are cordially invited to join Village Voices, the women's chorus of Fearrington. Our first rehearsal of the new '06-'07 season is Monday, September 10, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

We perform two concerts a year in the Barn - a holiday concert in early December and a spring concert in May. Our repertoire includes a wide variety of music - different styles, different eras, all fun to sing. During the season just concluded, we established the precedent of combining our talents with those of the Fearrington men's chorus, the Harmony Grits, for some of the selections, which added another highly enjoyable dimension to our programming.

There are no auditions, although prior vocal experience is helpful. The only prerequisites are a love of singing and residence in Fearrington or Galloway Ridge. General rehearsals are weekly on Monday afternoons and a sectional rehearsal most weeks at the discretion of each vocal section. Our director, Matt Fry and accompanist, Dan Hadley are accomplished professional musicians with great senses of humor, which adds to the fun. If you can carry a tune, enjoy great camaraderie and a sense of accomplishment, this; is the group for you. Come join us on September 10. For more information, contact Sandy Kelley, president, 542-6750 or Dinah McAllister, membership chair, 545-9809.
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FEARRINGTON PALETTEERS

The Fearrington Paletteers will resume their weekly painting/drawing sessions at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, September 12 at 1 p.m.. Our Tuesday get-togethers are open to all residents of Fearrington and Galloway Ridge. Dues for the yea,r which runs September 12, 2006 through June 12, 2007, are $35.00.

Members work in acrylics, collage, pastels, pen and ink, watercolors and oils. However, in order to use oils in the Gathering Place they must be WATER BASE OILS. We do have members working with traditional oils but they do so at home. They frequently stop by on a Tuesday afternoon to visit or show a finished piece. All members, regardless of medium, participate in our annual February exhibit.

For further information contact Mary Heisserman at 542-4025 or Diana Farley at 542-3814. Better yet, stop by on a Tuesday afternoon to say hello and see what we are up to.
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CALLING ALL HAIL AND HEARTY MEN WHO LIKE TO SING

Fearrington Village’s Men’s Chorus, The Harmony Grits, will begin rehearsals for a new season on Thursday, September 14 at the Gathering Place at 4 p.m. Thirty- four men meet each week to share not only the joy of singing but also the camaraderie and fellowship that the group evokes. Matt Fry has directed the Grits for several years and he brings a wealth of talent and fun to each week’s rehearsal. In addition, Matt imparts his knowledge of music, which enables the men to grow as well as to sing.

The group sings four- part harmony and will begin to practice this year’s holiday program, which will be sung with the ladies’ choir – The Village Voices. This year’s Holiday Concert is scheduled for the first part of December. New music has been ordered and is in hand. If you would like to become a member of the Harmony Grits, please join us on September 14th. All that’s required is a love of music and singing. Hope to see you there.

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Pomroy, president, at 545-2951; Paul Stiller, vice president, at 545-0112; or Doug McAllister, booking/publicity, at 545-9809.
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RECEPTION/SHOW FOR LOCAL ARTIST’S WORK

Murry Handler, a long-time Fearrington resident, will have his newer work showcased at Terra Nova Global Properties in the company’s spacious new offices in Carrboro. A collection of bold and colorful acrylic paintings is currently on view, along with his more familiar black and white serigraph prints. All are welcome to attend the public reception on September 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. The show continues through the end of September at 605 W. Main St., Carrboro. Murry’s studio is open by appointment at his home 1370 Bradford Place.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR FALL PROGRAM

It’s time again to mark up those fall calendars with MITA dates. We have four concerts scheduled during September and October. We start the season with the Savoyards, bringing us Gilbert and Sullivan. The program will feature favorites from Patience and the HMS Pinafore. Casting for this performance is underway. We will try to have this event outdoors on the Swimming and Croquet Club upper lawn Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. However, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will have the performance in the Gathering Place and will have notices around and on the web the day before the performance. Here again is the fall schedule. Additional information on each performance will be posted on the web and in the mail kiosks.

Fall 2006 MITA Schedule

Oct. 8 – Sugar Hollow – Traditional, folk and old favorites – vocal, guitar and fiddle.

Oct. 22 – (inside) Howard Smither – Heart of Carolina (SEXTET – big band sound)

Oct. 29 -- (Gathering Place) New Hope Players. Flute and String quartet featuring a program of Mozart favorites, including of course, “The Magic Flute.”

For those of you who don’t know, these are free concerts but we do pass the hat to show our appreciation for the work and talent of these artists who are so willing to share their music with us. I return to Fearrington on September 22, but if you have questions or suggestions you can reach me (Eric Chetwynd) on (207) 526-4108 or on e-mail at efchetwynd@aol.com.
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FEARRINGTON CONCERT SERIES – 2006-7 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions to the Fearrington Concert Series are now welcome from new or renewing subscribers. Requests should be accompanied by a check for $50 per person payable to the Fearrington Concert Series and delivered to John Gabor at 583 Woodbury or the Fearrington Concert Series box in the Gathering Place kiosk.

The season consists of five concerts: Carolina Piano Trio, October 15; Aurora Musicalis, November 12; Vega String Quartet, January 21; Carolina Brass, March 18; and advanced students from the North Carolina School of the Arts, May 6. All concerts are held Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Gathering Place. For more information or if you have questions, contact George Hunt, 542-1750, or huntkgATearthlink.net.
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BOB BARR RETURNING TO THE FOLGER THEATRE

Bob Barr will be returning to Washington, DC ‘s Folger Theatre to appear in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Joe Banno, October 23 through Nov. 26. Fearringtonians who visit DC can get info by calling The Folger at 202 544-7077. This is Barr’s second appearance there, following last year’s heralded Measure For Measure, called by the Washington Post "the watershed of the season".

The Folger, part of the storied Folger Library is located only 3 blocks from the Capitol at 201 E. Capitol St., SE.
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FRIENDS OF THE NC MUSEUM OF ART

On Thursday, November 2, the Fearrington Friends of the NC Museum of Art (FFNCMA) will visit the museum to view the magnificent exhibit MONET IN NORMANDY. This major international loan exhibition features 50 paintings by the great French impressionist master.

We are limited to 60 people. There will be a 11 a.m. brunch in the Blue Ridge Cafe and at 12:30 p.m. docent led tours. Please arrive at 10:45 a.m. for registration. You must be a current member of FFNCMA and the museum to participate in this event.

For reservations: Lenni Newman lenniATnc.rr.com 545-0541. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be confirmed before dropping off your check ($13 per person, payable to FFNCMA) in our box at the Swim&Croquet kiosk. Please advise if you can offer a ride.

New FFNCMA members are always welcome. For membership information call Dorothy Birnham, membership chairperson, 545-4046.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS

NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

Have you ever needed a little help, but not exactly sure how to get it or whom to call? Maybe you need help with meal preparation, or a companion to get you to the places you need to go or to help you with shopping. Fearrington Cares is holding an Independent Living Expo to introduce you to businesses in the community that offer a variety of services that can help you maintain your independence. Some of the services being showcased include physical therapy, home care and companion services, transportation, physical fitness, meal preparation and delivery, and medical supply. The Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in The Fearrington Barn. I hope you will join your neighbors in learning how these local services can make your life easier, healthier and more enjoyable.

Fearrington Cares to be Showcased at 5th Annual NC Conference on Aging

A proposal submitted by Fearrington Cares entitled “Fearrington Cares – A Unique Model for Delivering Services to a Senior Community” has been accepted by the 5th Annual NC Conference on Aging being held in Durham in October. The conference is the largest professional meeting held in NC that addresses issues and research on aging. The topic for 2006 is “Boomers Turning 60 – Implications for All of Us” and includes 7 tracks – 1) Healthy Aging, 2) Economy of Aging, 3) Elder Rights, Personal Security and Protection, 4) Family, Intergenerational Relations and Caregiving, 5) Gender, Race and Class, 6) Health and Long- Term Care, and 7) Livable, Senior-Friendly Communities. The conference is chock full of good information on aging, including local, regional and state policy statements on aging. The presentation by Fearrington Cares will be held Thursday, October 26 at 4:15 p.m. Registration for those over 65 years old is $100 for the thre-day conference. If you would like to attend the conference you can access registration information via the internet at/:www.aging.unc.edu/nccoa/index.html

Help Needed!!

Do you have expertise working with Power Point? If you do, I could use your help developing some audio/visual materials for Fearrington Cares’ presentation at the Conference on Aging. I can do (very) basic functions, but would like to “jazz” it up a bit. Please call the nurse’s office if you can lend a hand.

Fearrington Cares Calendar

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

Foot Clinic –Monday, September 11, 2-4 p.m. – Fearrington Cares Office – You must have an appointment – Appointments filled for September -

Grief Support Group – Friday, September 15, 10 a.m. - Fearrington Cares Office

Independent Living Expo – Wednesday, September 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Fearrington Barn

Massage Sessions – September 7, 14, 21 and 28 – You must make an appointment – ONLY A FEW APPOINTMENTS REMAIN – Call 542-6877 for an appointment.

Coalition for Continuity of Care in the Geriatrics Community - Friday, September 29, 9 a.m. – Gathering Place – Everyone is invited

2006 North Carolina Conference on Aging – October 25-27– Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Durham, NC
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ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT STROKE?

On Thursday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m., David Huang MD, Professor in the Department of Neurology at UNC will present the Fearrington Cares Medical lecture on the topic, Stroke: Recognition and Treatment.

Dr. Huang received an M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Duke University in 1997, served an

Internship in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Residency in Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital 1999- 2001 and a Fellowship in Stroke and Neurologic Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2002.

His Clinical Interests include stroke, acute stroke treatments and neurocritical care. Research interests are acute stroke interventions and treatments.

On Wednesday October 18, Beth Goldstein, M.D. of Central Dermatology Center in Chapel Hill will speak on Common Problems of Aging Skin.

The lectures will take place in the Gathering Place. All residents of the Fearrington and Galloway Ridge are invited. Questions? Contact Mary Hammond 545-2026.
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YOGA AT FEARRINGTON

With much sadness we regret the cancellation, effective immediately, of the long running yoga group. If you have any questions, you're welcome to call Laura Hyer at 545-9707.

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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Directory Editor
Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Carolyn Curtis, Marybeth Hauck, David Hess, Wally and Joan Hill, Ronnie Lynton, Faye Van Oyen, Julie and Phil Smith

Mary Hammond will edit the October issue. The deadline is Friday, September 15.
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

Newsletter submissions must be on full sheets of paper to avoid getting lost. Typed items are preferred – in upper and lower case. Please avoid caps, boldface and italics.

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). 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.

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