FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

ABOUT OUR CERT PROGRAM

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1985 to address the fact that citizens would most likely be on their own during the early stages of a catastrophic disaster. Under the CERT program volunteers are given basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills that would improve the chances for citizens to survive until professional responders or other assistance could arrive.

Should a catastrophic disaster occur in Fearrington Village/Galloway Ridge we may be on our own for a period of days before any outside help arrives. Chatham County and Fearrington could face loss of communications, loss of public utilities, and impassable roadways. Depending on the size and extent of the disaster, county authorities may need to address higher priorities before they are able to respond to us.

Because the program was so successful, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) felt the concept should be made available to communities nationwide. After 9/11/2001, President Bush asked all Americans to volunteer in the service of their country.

Forty-six volunteer residents of Fearrington Village have completed CERT training in pre-event planning to meet this challenge. Your CERT volunteers have been trained to canvass their neighborhoods, extinguish small fires, shut-off outside gas/water valves to damaged houses if needed, attempt light search and rescue operations, render basic first-aid treatment, assist in the opening of a shelter, and direct residents who come forward to assist. Our CERT pledge is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

In order for your CERT Team to be effective in Fearrington, all residents are urged to return the new emergency forms as requested. A form should have been delivered to your basket. To help your community and join a group of committed volunteers, contact Art DeLuca at CWARTATnc.rr.com.
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DOT DATA CONFIRMS SPEEDING PROBLEM

Thanks to modern technology the FHA Road Safety Committee has obtained new information regarding vehicle speeding in our village. The North Carolina Department of Transportation placed tiny sensors on Village Way, Weathersfield, Beechmast and Millcroft. Throughout a ten-day period these sensors recorded the date, time and speed of passing vehicles. A large number of vehicles exceeded the 25 MPH speed limit. Data collected from Weathersfield, Beechmast and Millcroft indicated that about 40 percent of the 3843 vehicles recorded were traveling faster than 30 MPH. About 260 vehicles were traveling in the 40 to 64 MPH range. And seven vehicles were recorded in the 65 to 75 MPH range. The data collected on Village Way indicated a similar speeding pattern. The speed monitors to be installed soon will remind us of our speed and help us avoid driving in a manner that endangers the lives of walkers, joggers, and bicycle riders.

Road Safety Committee
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

TRAVEL CLUB

On Thursday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m, please join Fearrington residents Ruth and Dick Flannelly for a vicarious whale encounter in Baja California, Mexico. They enjoyed one week with Baja Discovery, living in a tent on San Ignacio Lagoon. Each day they would go in small boats into the lagoon to observe and experience the gray whales. Gray whales spend June to October in the Gulf of Alaska, then migrate to the warm waters off Mexico to give birth to their calves during January to March. Some of the whales in San Ignacio Lagoon exhibit a unique," friendly" behavior that seems to be an interaction with the passengers. Ruth and Dick captured this experience on video tape and will share this with us in a 30 minute DVD. All are invited to attend this program at the Gathering Place .
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA

The Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia are getting ready to celebrate spring. Our semi-annual gathering will take place on May 17 (Norwegian Independence Day), at 6:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Rhoda Berkowitz will read from her notes: "45 years of impressions from Finland."

Anyone with an interest in Scandinavia is cordially welcome. Please bring your favorite Scandinavian dish to share, and if you want a stronger drink than water or soda, bring that too. If you have any questions, please call Aud Ackerman, 542-5822, or Jean Hjelle 545-0432. We hope to see many of you there.
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HAVURAH

Kenneth S. Broun will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting on Tuesday, April 10. His topic will be "The Trial of Nelson Mandela: The Jewish Involvement on Both Sides.". Brounthe Henry Brandis Professor of Law at theUNC-Chapel Hill School of. This meeting will take place at the Place, beginning with refreshments at 7:15 p.m., followed by Professor Broun's talk at 8:00 p.m. Newcomers and guests are always welcome.
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WRITERS GROUP MEETING

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet on Monday, April 16 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. 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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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Hans Christian Linnartz will speak to the Democratic Club April 24, at 7:15 p.m. in the Gathering Place, about his comprehensive proposals to effect long overdue changes in immigration policy. He teaches immigration law at Duke Law School and also practices law in Durham.

Over 35 million foreign-born people were living in the US in 2005. The passage of immigration legislation may happen this spring. Come hear our speaker's proposals for a coherent and rational immigration policy that is more necessary than ever.
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AM BOOK CLUB

The next meeting of the AM Book Club will be on Wednesday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m. The book selected for reading and discussion is “Saturday” by Ian McEwan. We will gather at McIntyre’s in the upstairs meeting room. All residents of Fearrington and Galloway are welcome to participate. Please contact Barbara Thompson 542-6021 with questions.
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN TOUR

SATURDAY, APRIL 28
10 am to 4 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
12 noon to 4 pm

All Fearrington residents and their guests are invited to the 2007 Fearrington Garden Tour. Many beautiful gardens in our village will be open the last weekend of April. The biennial Garden Club tour will include private gardens and two alleyways in Camden. Brochures listing the gardens will be available by mid-April at the FHA Office, the Potting Shed, and McIntyre’s. There is no charge for the tour, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Horticulture Program at Chatham Central High School (

Chatham Central High School has an outstanding Horticulture/Agriculture program, taught by a gifted teacher, Julian Smith. Many of his students go on to colleges, motivated by their successes in this challenging program. In January, the Fearrington Garden Club heard Mr. Smith and two of his students talk about their program and their goals for the future. Garden Club members were so impressed with the positive impact of this program that it decided to provide help. Donations from the Fearrington Garden Tour on April 28-29 will be given to the Chatham Central High School Horticulture Program. Anyone wishing to make a donation independently should contact Orv Conner (545-9115) or Dianne Birch (542-2675). The Spring Plant Sale at Chatham Central High School will begin April 15. The hours that the students sell plants they have grown are 1:30-5:30 Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9:30-12 noon.
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GENESIS BIBLE STUDY BEING FORMED

For some time our Bible Study Group has been studying Bible prophecy, including the Book of Revelation, and the future events leading up to the second coming of Christ.

Our next Bible Study will be of Genesis, the book of beginnings. Join us as we begin this study. All are welcome. Please call John or Dawn Huckle, 545-0969, for further information.
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GARDEN CLUB - NOTICE!

The April night meeting has been changed to the afternoon of Tuesday, April 17, because Garden Club members and their guests have been invited to visit Mr. Julian Smith and his marvelous horticultural program, and to see the students in action. He will personally give us the tour of his Chatham Central High School program, starting promptly at 1:30, at the school in Bear Creek.is one you will not want to miss. The Board is not making arrangements for lunch, but there are many choices of lunch places in Siler City We will have more detailed directions to the school in the May newsletter.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN’S CLUB

The FWC will close its 2006 – 2007 program series on Wednesday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m. in The Gathering Place with a very special presentation on “Painting, Poetry and Performance” by our own Beverly Long. This promises to be a delightful session with one of UNC’s most distinguished professors. At UNC, Beverly was named a Kenan Professor, and served as Chair of the Division of the Humanities, the Honorary Degrees Committee, and the Chancellor's Advisory Committee. Her research, teaching, and publishing interests include performance criticism, intertextuality, visual and verbal art, directing, recent poetry by and about women, and contemporary fiction about families. Plan to come early and stay late to see the fabulous Fearrington Tour of Homes raffle prizes, buy tour and raffle tickets, reserve your place at the Champagne Tea and, as always, enjoy the Social Committee’s lovely repast. See details about the Champagne Tea on the next page.
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COMING IN MAY - FEARRINGTON TOUR OF HOMES

On May 5, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. the Fearrington Women’s Club is pleased to present the Fearrington Tour of Homes, featuring nine exceptional homes in Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge. This exciting opportunity occurs only every 3 or 4 years and is not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now in advance and at the Gathering Place on May 5 as well as during the raffle item viewings (see article on preceding page). Only Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents may purchase tickets for themselves and their guests. The tickets cost $15, an incredible bargain for this type of high quality home tour! Proceeds from the Tour of Homes will go to Chatham County charities, including the Chatham County Social Health Services program.

The homes on tour include: a handsome sunny corner Villa which includes the work of several well-known designers and artisans; a home which abounds with collections and family antiques; a contemporary home with hints of arts and crafts and Japanese style; a unique home with painted finishes from front to back and from floor to ceiling; a home that reflects former dwellings and travels abroad; an amazing collection of Chinese, English, and American blue and white china and pottery and Chinese art; furnishings that display a love of art and world travel as well as hobbies: flowers and modern sculpture/architecture; a sunny, happy, energy-efficient home, including an indoor endless heated swimming pool; and a home incorporating the works of a master craftsman and an expert needleworker. Don’t miss this fabulous event.

To purchase tickets in advance, call any of the following people: B Thompson: 542-6021, S Yohn: 542-6880, L Taft: 542-6237, C Jones: 545-9660, N Baker: 545-9884, S Bills: 545-0706, N Lake: 542-2410, or N. Berry 542-4595
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GREAT DECISIONS: A WORLD FIT FOR CHILDREN

Great Decisions welcomes David Haxton, formerly Regional Director for UNICEF in South Asia., to McIntyre’s on Thursday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Elected executive director of the International Council on Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in 2005, he is also one of its founding members. He is a senior advisor to Micronutrients Initiative, an Ottawa based organization working on national efforts to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition. A native of Canada, he is a graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.

David’s work with UNICEF in South Asia involved working with representatives from countries around the world. His articles have been recognized by a wide range of scientific and professional bodies and he has authored two books.

Recommended reading is the “State of the World’s Children’s Report” published by UNICEF, either the 2006 or 2007 edition which can be downloaded from your computer. Another resource to consider is “An Overview of Child Well Being in Rich Countries,” Innocenti Research Center, Report Card 7, 2007. Additionally, there are copies of the Foreign Policy Association article on children available on loan from the front desk of McIntyre’s.

David has recommended the following “Food for Thought:” What are the major issues of survival, development, and protection? What are the relationships between family size, empowerment and education of women, infant mortality rates, death rates, primary education and productivity, immunization rates, diarrhea management and elimination of micronutrient malnutrition? How do governments and non-governmental groups work together, or are the latter mere delivery channels for a government’s policies?

If you have any questions, please contact Jean Hjelle at jhjelleATearthlink.net with “Great Decisions” in the subject line.
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BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED

The American Red Cross will hold its semiannual blood drive at The Gathering Place Friday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Some interesting facts about blood:

Hospitals in our area use about 1,500 blood products each day.
Each unit of blood you donate can help up to 3 different people.
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. receives a blood transfusion.
There is no upper age limit for giving blood .

Let's make this an outstanding blood drive!!

Together we truly can make a difference in the lives of others.

Please call Mary Stuneck at 542-9985 to make an appointment.
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FEARRINGTON TOUR OF HOMES RAFFLE

Buy tickets early and often for the 12 fabulous prizes to be raffled off during the Fearrington Tour of Homes on May 5!

Prizes include pottery by Mark Hewitt, Vietri, and others. There are Claire Levitt photographs, original paintings, spa treatment, Tea for Two at The Rosemary House, and much more! The gifts range in value from $125 to $300!!

View the prizes on April 18 from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the FWC meeting at The Gathering Place, on April 20 from 3 - 8:00 p.m. or on April 21 from 10 AM – 4 p.m. at the home of Norma Berry at 14 W Camden. Tickets are only $1, but you can maximize your chances by buying 25 tickets for $20 or 12 tickets for $10! Buy tickets for each prize or just the ones you most want. Tickets are on sale now and will be sold through the day of the Tour of Homes at each home as well as the Gathering Place.

To purchase tickets in advance, call: B Thompson: 542-6021, S Yohn: 542-6880, L Taft: 542-6237, C Jones: 545-9660, N Baker: 545-9884, S Bills: 545-0706, N Lake: 542-2410, or N Berry: 542-4595. The Tour of Homes Raffle is brought to you by the Fearrington Women’s Club. Through the generosity of the artists, all proceeds will go to charity.
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LITERARY EVENTS AT MCINTYRE’S IN FEARRINGTON

Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m Louise Hawes will visit to read from and sign her latest work, Anteaters Don't Dream, and Other Stories.

Thursday, April 5 from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. is Literary Open Mike Night Everyone with pen in hand - poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, personal recollections and commentary - all are welcome.

Thursday April 12 at 1:30 pm Great Decisions Discussion Group welcomes David Haxton, former Regional Director for UNICEF in South Asia. See article about this event on page 5.

Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. Joseph M. Flora, Amber Vogel & Brian Giezma, contributors to the new edition of Southern Writers: A New Biographical Dictionary will be on hand to discuss their work, which was the winner of the 2006 Jules and Frances Landry Award.

Saturday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m Virginia Ironside discusses No I Don’t Want To Join A Bookclub: Diary of a Sixtieth Year, a delightful novel about letting go of youth and embracing the sassy curmudgeon within.

Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. Poetry workshop. Join poet Alice Osborn as she takes you through the process of finding a poem (or having it find you), gathering its guts, composing it, and then letting it go!

Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. Darnell Arnoult will be on hand to discuss the paperback release of Sufficient Grace, the powerful, affecting story of two families over the course of a year, from one Easter season to the next.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS

Our last regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. Featured will be metal sculptor/performance artist, Reuven Fields. Mr. Fields' home and studio is Creative Iron Art, located on highway 54 in Orange County. This American-Israeli artist creates custom iron furniture, lamps, fences and decorative garden art features. His most ambitious project to date is a commission from the UNC Children's Hospital of Alice in Wonderland, a rooftop sculpture that utilizes wind power. He also creates musical metalwork that he will share with the group on a DVD. He plans to bring garden art for sale to the meeting - just in time for decorating our spaces.

In addition to the program, slate of officers will be presented by the Nominating Committee for year's Board; election will take place at the meeting. Zinsmeyerto collect, cosmetic bags hand-made baby items for those in need. Details of the spring luncheon will be available at the meeting as well.

We are also looking to our spring trip - a delightful on April 4 - to the Sneak-Peak Lunch Series at Playmakers. Cars will leave Gathering Place at 11:00 a.m. join us for an enjoyable afternoon.
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CHAMPAGNE TEA

Fearrington Women’s Club invites you to enjoy a three course Champagne Tea extravaganza on Saturday, April 28. You may select a luncheon tea from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. or a light supper tea from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.. Reserve early! Seating is limited to 20 people at each time (Fearrington & Galloway Ridge residents and guests only, please).

Enjoy luxury service, wonderful teas, delectable sandwiches, rich scones, decadent desserts, and, of course, champagne, in the beautiful surroundings of Kay and Richard Tarr’s home, 915 Woodham. Call Shirley Lucey, 545-0638, for reservations. Reservations will be guaranteed by check and no refunds will be made although substitutions will be accepted. This extraordinary event costs $50, with all proceeds going to Chatham County charities thanks to the generosity of Kay and Richard Tarr and Shirley and Don Lucey,

Make April 28 a special day: enjoy Fearrington Village at its finest by combining the Fearrington Women’s Club Champagne Tea and the Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens of Fearrington Tour!
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CAMDEN PARK SPRING BARBECUE

The Camden Park Spring Barbecue will be held on Sunday, April 29t from 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. The menu will be provided by Chatham County's own Hilton Brothers Pig Pickin'. Invitations have been distributed to all Camden Park residents and reservations should be dropped off in the porch basket at 32 West Camden by Friday, April 13.(It isn't necessary to ring the doorbell).
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YARD SALE TO HELP CORA FEED THE HUNGRY

Looking for a way to clean out unwanted items? Are you spring cleaning or downsizing and want to get rid of unused clutter? Here’s your chance to do that, while helping to support a great cause!

Several local communities (including Fearrington Village, Governors Club, the Preserve and Carolina Meadows) are joining to sponsor a yard sale on May 19th, with all proceeds to benefit CORA (the all-volunteer Chatham County food pantry). Please consider donating your unwanted household goods (no clothing, please) to help CORA continue to feed those who would go hungry without our efforts. Contact Udo Koopman (968-3772, uko41ATbellsouth.net) or Barb Koch (362-7028, jhkochATattglobal.net) if you have items you can donate and would like them picked up. You can bring smaller loads/items to Linda Lang at 32 McDowell 545-0024, lindalangATmindspring.com. Tax-deductible receipts are available. More details will be in the May issue of the newsletter.
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

AAUWLECTURE AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

On Saturday, April 14,10:00 a.m. at the Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, the AAUW -Chapel Hill branch sponsoring a lecture by. Zulayka Santiago, MPA, Executive Director of El Pueblo, Inc. in Raleigh. She will speak on the subject of immigration. Ms. Santiago received her BA in Pan-African Studies at Barnard College and her Masters in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has been with El Pueblo since January, 2006 and provides administrative and programmatic oversight for a statewide Latino advocacy and public policy organization. lecture is open to the public; you do not have to be a member of AAUW to attend the lecture.

Our monthly meeting and Installation of new officers for the year 2007-2008 will the lecture; we encourage our members to attend. A potluck luncheon for members will follow the general meeting.

Please come at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, cake and conversation before the lecture. Please call Kay White, 542-1138.
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SENIORNET INSTRUCTORS AND COACHES NEEDED

The Chapel Hill SeniorNet Learning Center is seeking volunteer instructors and coaches for its computer course offerings. SeniorNet is a not-for-profit organization that offers low-cost computer classes specifically designed for adults 50 and older. The curriculum includes courses on computer fundamentals, word processing, internet and e-mail, using Outlook Express, digital photography and photo editing, spreadsheets, etc.

Instructors should have familiarity with course material and be able to instruct in an environment that responds to the particular needs of seniors, many of whom are facing the challenge of learning a completely new technology. Coaches should be computer literate and work under the direction of the class instructor providing one-on-one assistance to students.

Courses, beginning in the fall of this year, will be offered in the state-of-the-art computer lab at the new Chapel Hill Senior Center located off Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in becoming an instructor or coach in the SeniorNet program or would like more information please contact Art Lebo, 919-259-7330, or E-mail him at amleboATmindspring.com.
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SENIORNET “COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS” IS MOVING!

The Chapel Hill Senior Center, where SeniorNet classes are taught, will vacate the Elliott Road facility in April. The new facility will open in May and is located on the campus of the Southern Human Services Center on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. Look for the Fall SeniorNet class schedule in future issues of the Fearrington Newsletter. It will also be published in the next edition of the Herald Sun “Senior Times” which comes out on or about April 14.
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CHATHAM COUNTY TOGETHER!’S 7TH ANNUAL LOBSTER SALE

On Saturday, May 5, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. pre-ordered lobsters will be available for pick-up. The one and one-third pound lobsters, cooked, are $17; live are $15. CCT! Is taking orders during April. For information contact Pam Johnson at CCT!, 542-5155, or download the order form at 222.chathamcountytogether.org. CCT provides mentoring support to at-risk children and families of Chatham County.
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FIND SOME "BLISS" IN A HABITAT "BLITZ"

Chatham Habitat for Humanity is going on an all-out "blitz" to build the exterior shell of a house in Siler City in just 8 workdays. Volunteers will have the satisfaction of seeing a site go from a foundation to an enclosed house, and the "bliss" of knowing they have helped a family realize the dream of owning a home.

This year the blitz will include 2 Saturdays to allow Habitat volunteers who are not available during the week to participate. It's a great way for new volunteers to get started because there are a variety of tasks to be done and all skill levels are needed; plus, it's a fun way to meet fellow volunteers from all over Chatham Country.

Construction will begin Monday, April 30th with a wrap-up on Saturday May 12th. Give a few hours or work each day.

New volunteers can e-mail Bob Ligett at: LigettATBellSouth.net to get more detailed information, or call Construction Manager Gabriela Rife at 919-650-8090.
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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION TO FOCUS ON IRAN-U.S. RELATIONS

Always difficult since Iranian revolutionary students forced the US Embassy in Tehran to close and took its staff hostage, U.S.-Iranian relations have deteriorated markedly in recent times. The Iranian government defiance of the UN's orders to stop enriching uranium and U.S. insistence that Iran has been interfering in Iraq poses a general threat in the Middle East. Relations are now at loggerheads and Americans are perplexed and concerned about the situation.

Professor Omid Safi, of UNC's Department of Religious Studies, an American whose specialty is Islamic Studies, has deep roots in Iran and is a close observer of contemporary developments there. He will speak to us about what is going on in Iran today and U.S.-Iran relations in a talk he has titled "Iran Beyond the 'Axis of Evil'."

Our meeting will take place at noon on April 25 in our new venue, Carolina Meadows. It begins at noon and ends at 2:00 p.m. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $17 to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill 27517. The deadline for reservations is Friday, April 20.
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CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

The West Triangle County of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) are pleased to announce a conference on Human Rights, An Endangered Concept:, The United Nations and the Advancement of Human Rights on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at McKimmon Center, NC State University, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh. Registration refreshments begin at 8 a.m. with the keynote address at 9 a.m.

Breakout sessions will cover political rights, women's rights, economic rights, children's rights, religious rights, migrant’s rights, racial & ethnic rights, human rights in an Age of Terror. For further information, including conference details and registration forms, can go to http://nchumanrights.org or contact. Charles S. Green, III, cgreen17ATnc.rr.com, 545-0941.

Fearrington Village residents and their friends are cordially invited to attend what promises to be an important and stimulating conference on a subject that is of major concern to all of us. Conference participation, including lunch and coffee breaks,$30.00 ($15.00 for a half day).

Please join us: Register for the Conference via the registration form found at our web site, www.nchumanrights.org. If you don’t have computer access, call Charles (Tuck) Green at 545-0941, forprogram and registration form by postal mail.
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LITERARY EVENTS AT THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Gallery Exhibit: "Celebration of Art" five artists from Governors Club: Shirley Bacher, Betty Franklin Cohen, Karen Meredith, Carolyn Schrock, and Ginny Ware. The watercolor, pastel and oil will be on display through April in the Reeves Gallery at the library.

Book Club: "A Home on the Field: How One Championship Team Inspires Hope for the Revival of Small Town America, " Paul Cuadros story of the Jordan Matthews Jets is America's story, as it comes to grips with how to deal with the migration of Latino immigrants both legal and undocumented. The discussion Monday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Reeves Gallery (library).

Author Talk: Celebrate National Library Week with Jill McCorkle, local Algonquin author of eight books including "Creatures of Habit," Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Community Read: "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate Dicamillo. Save the dates: Friday, April 27 - a dramatic reading by Ellen Bland's CCCC students and Saturday, April 28 - a family-fun festival goes to the dogs!
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CHAPEL HILL NEWCOMERS MEN’S LUNCHEON

The men’s luncheon will meet at 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 20 at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. The speaker will be Jessica Bryan who will talk on the topic: “The Rebirth of the American Neighborhood.”

Jessica is Owner/Broker of House to Home Realty Services and has been past president of Chapel Hill Board of Realtors and past Realtor of the Year. She will discuss her observations of the past ten years in Chapel Hill of redefining movements toward neighborhood concepts. She will also touch on real estate as a sound investment as indicated in recent developments.

All newcomers, alumni and guests are welcome. The cost is still $12 and checks, which confirm your reservations, should be mailed to John Dopler, 834 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312 by April 17. If you are late please RSVP to John at (919) 542-2815 by April 19 so we can get adequate seating for the luncheon. If you pay at the door please bring $13. The Carolina Inn will provide a hot buffet. Walk-ins are difficult to accommodate so please make a reservation. Parking is free for self-parking luncheon guests but have your ticket stamped at the luncheon. Directions to the Inn can be found at: http://www.carolinainn.com/maps.htm.
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SHARED LEARNING

Jonathan Weiler, Adjunct Assistant Professor of International & Area Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, will speak to the Shared Learning members on "Putin's Russia." This talk will be on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. Professor Weilerhis BA from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D from UNC-Chapel Hill, both in political science. His principal areas of interest are Russian politics and human rights and he published a book entitled Human Rights in Russia in 2004.The lecture will be in the Shared Learning Meeting Room, located at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliot Rd., Chapel Hill, and is open to the public. For information call: Bob Glass at 542-1426.
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ARTS AND MUSIC

GALA CONCERT BY THE DURHAM CHORALE

The Durham Chorale 20th Anniversary Gala Concert will be held Sunday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel Hill Bible Church on the corner of Sage Rd. and Erwin Rd. in Chapel Hill. This non-profit organization has been providing concerts to the public and sending its “Choraleers” to perform at many area hospitals, nursing and retirement homes as well as various other non-profit and charitable groups.

This event serves as a fundraiser that will ensure the continued vibrancy of the Durham Chorale, a group of dedicated singers that brings good will through hours of practice and volunteer concerts. Come join the Durham Chorale in celebrating its twentieth year of music by and for the Triangle community. The program includes musical offerings by three choirs followed by a variety of hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and a silent auction. Don’t miss this one! Performing artists include: The Durham Chorale, the Cantari Singers, the Triangle Day School 4/5 Chorus and Durham Academy’s 8th Grade Chorus.

Adults: $20 at the door; Advance tickets for Seniors and Students are $15 and are available by mail. Send your check and request to: The Durham Chorale, P.O. Box 271, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
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THE VILLAGE VOICES AND THE HARMONY GRITS TO PRESENT THEIR SPRING CONCERT

There are no native inhabitants of Fearrington Village - unless you're under 35 years old - because we've all arrived here from somewhere else! The Village Voices, joined by the Harmony Grits, will remind us in song of the many routes we've taken to get here. Their annual Spring Concert, Musical Routes to Fearrington, will be Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Barn. This delightful evening promises a vocal travelogue; a reminder that we've come from far and near to this wonderful place we call home. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and a $5 donation is requested. Come early to get a good seat, and remember, we don't want to make this journey without you!
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THESPIANS

This month's play, Social Security an old-fashioned Broadway comedy that works. It's about a hip East side couple, a square suburban twosome, a cantankerous mother, and a nearly100-year old legendary painter - laughter abounds. The cast includes: Sherry Harris, Nancy Paffrath, Ferguson McKay, Betty Sher, Irwin Levy, and Don Brennan. Curtain time is Sunday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place. join the fun...over 70 people attended and enjoyed last month's performance.!
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MUSIC IN THE AIR 2007 SPRING SCHEDULE

Our three dates for this spring are: Sunday April 15 (Gathering Place), Sunday May 20 and Sunday June 3 at the Upper Lawn of the Swimming Pool or, in the event of bad weather, the Gathering place. All are from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and you are reminded to bring your chairs or blanket to the two events at the Swim and Croquet Club upper lawn. No admission is charged but heartfelt appreciation is urged when we pass the hat.

On Sunday, April 15 we have Brenda Linton, Shawn Aldridge.is a singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter and arranger and can take us from folk to jazz to old time favorites to haunting melodies from deep within. Some of her fans have dubbed her the Carolina Nightingale. She invites you to visit her web site www.brendalinton.com. Shawn Aldridge, a songwriter and singer, plays guitar, mandolin and other string instruments. This performance will be held in the Gathering Place as Brenda would love to include the grand piano in her performance – a treat for us too!

Sunday, May 20 is still open though we will soon have that date filled. Stay tuned and watch the Fearrington on-line bulletin board.

Sunday June 3 is with Swing Time. Some of you have heard the group Well Strung Wood which had a very favorable reception here a couple of years ago. Swing Time features Jeff and Janet Furman from Well Strung Wood and others that comprise a swing, rhythm and jazz band.

Contact Eric Chetwynd with questions or suggestions. eric.chetwyndAT@yahoo.com.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY

NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD, R.N

The Gift of Life: Aging Well and Aging Smart--Important factors in making the best life plan for your senior years

Dr. Martha Henderson, a geriatric nurse practitioner and former nurse educator at UNC School of Nursing, will present a six-part workshop focusing on issues and factors related to living well in your senior years. The program will be offered on six consecutive Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., beginning April 4. All sessions will be held in the Gathering Place. Cost for the 6-week series is $120 per person or $180 per couple. Course materials are included.

Limited enrollment: Registration is limited to 20 people. Please contact Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to register for the course.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

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

Grief Support Group: Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. in the Fearrington Cares Office

CPR Class – February 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gathering Place – Enrollment is limited. Call Fearrington Cares to register.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING TOOLS AND RESOURCES

This information is for independent living devotees who plan to live just that way - independently - so they can remain in their own homes as they age. Here are some of the many resources available through Fearrington Cares:

Making your plan

This is a computerized program that lets you analyze all your personal factors and issues that would relate to making your plan. Dr. Wilkins is available to help you generate this plan. If you would like his assistance, please call him directly at 542-0305.

ILR Information

A wide range of information about Quality of Life factors is available in the Independent Living Resource files at Fearrington Cares. For instance, if you need information regarding home modification, you can go to that section of the files at the Fearrington Cares office and find information about possible modifications as well as lists of contractors and service providers who can help. Another important category is safety. The ILR files include sections covering emergencies, consumer protection and crime prevention. Know that Fearrington Cares cares about you and your neighbors. Dedicated volunteers have compiled these files for your convenience and well-being. These and many more resources are also available on our Web site http://fhafearrington.org/fearringtoncares/indlivingresource.html. Move forward with your individual plan for independent living. Visit our Web site or our office soon. Karen McGrain: kdmagooATatt.net

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FHA NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM THE FHA BOARD

As promised in the March Newsletter we are beginning a series of messages regarding the promotion of health, safety and welfare of the Fearrington Community. This is the first article in this series.

A new board position, Director of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), will be officially created upon an affirmative vote by the FHA membership at the November, 2007 annual meeting. Meanwhile, this function falls under the Director of Community Affairs so the FHA board can begin its work to fulfill this mandate.
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ROAD SAFETY

If you attended the March 6 open board meeting, you heard a Traffic-Calming presentation from the Road Safety Committee. The presentation included base-line statistics that confirmed there is a speeding problem in Fearrington Village. In several instances cars were clocked traveling well over 60 miles per hour. Your FHA Board, along with R.B. Fitch, the County Sheriff’s department, and with the permission and cooperation of the NC Department of Transportation, has backed the installation of a speed monitor to heighten awareness and provide ongoing data relating to traveling speeds and time of day. On March 6, the Board officially voted to support this endeavor. Monitor sites will be located in both directions on Village Way, Beachmast, Weathersfield and Millcroft, and the monitor will rotate among the eight sites. Signs and poles have been ordered and will be installed in the next month. The speed monitor will be ordered shortly. See the full presentation, including charts, on the FHA Website or pick up a copy at the FHA Hospitality and Service Center.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Recently, the HSS advisory committee began to focus on Emergency Issues. The committee will meet during the month to develop a plan for a possible emergency. See the article about the CERT program on page 3.

Look for updates to this and other HSS issues next month.
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THANK YOU

The FHA Board and all of the residents of Fearrington Village want to again express our gratitude to Mike and Joanne Cotter, who almost single handedly produce the Fearrington Homeowners Association Handbook and Directory each year. This extremely valuable resource enriches the lives of all who live in this community. We are, once again, enormously in their debt.
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MINUTES FROM THE MARCH FHA BOARD MEETING

The Treasurer reported that at year’s end income for the FHA exceeded expenses. This was partially due to a $10,000 contribution from NCDOT for Beaver Pond and also from smaller expenditures in a couple of categories. However, the reserve fund was used to deal with a new air conditioner in the Gathering Place as well as sidewalks and the beginning of the kitchen renovation, with the hope that everything will be accomplished by the end of summer. A new refrigerator is already in place.

The Vice President called residents’ attention to the changes that have taken place in the FHA office area. The office Administrator is now across the hall and the former office has been redesigned as the Hospitality and Service area with more space and a more pleasant appearance. A committee is looking at the possibility of outsourcing the production of the Newsletter, as a way to significantly reduce copying expenses. The present machine is both expensive and expensive to maintain.

The Beaver Pond project is almost complete. Seeding and mulching are needed and possibly the planting of some water plants to prevent erosion of the banks. Cleanup is scheduled for the week of March 26-30 and note that there will be only one pass in each neighborhood. Residents are urged to get their debris available early.

The Easter egg hunt is scheduled for April 8 at the Playground.

At the November annual meeting a new Director’s position will be proposed. One of the charges to the FHA is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of residents. At this point there are a number of groups working on these issues. It seemed logical to designate a Board member to act as liaison to such groups as Fearrington Cares, Road Safety, Community Watch and CERT. Temporarily, Mary Lou Einloth will act as liaison to these groups.

There was a report from the Road Safety Committee based on the information provided by the sensors that were placed at various locations in the Village during late January and early February. The speed of over 7700 vehicles was recorded and evidence of speed violations demonstrated that there was a need to remind residents of the village’s 25 MPH speed limit. A portable monitoring device will be moved regularly to four different locations in the Village to remind people of the speed limit. That installation will take place later this spring. A number of residents spoke in favor of such a move.

Concern was raised about the current recycling process and some investigation is underway about possible alternatives.

Leonard Kreisman, Secretary
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAllister edited this issue.
Mary Hammond will edit the May issue.
The deadline is Sunday, April 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Joan Hill,  David Hess, Carol Kurtz, Wally Hill, Julie Smith, Ronnie Lynton, Phil Smith, Marybeth Hauck, Faye Van Oyen
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

It is important that only one designated person submit articles for a particular organization.

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

There are two ways to submit items:

● E-mail (the preferred method). Both editors have email and can easily redirect items if necessary, but it is best to check above and submit articles to that month's editor. Please send in either e-mail message format or as attached documents in MS Word or Rich Text Format (RTF).

● The Newsletter box at the Gathering Place kiosk. Newsletter submissions must be on full sheets of paper to avoid getting lost. Typed items are preferred – in upper and lower case. Please avoid caps, boldface and italics.
 

Submissions are limited to 200 words but may be further edited for space requirements. The length of  official FHA submissions is not restricted. Formatting is at the editors' discretion.

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