FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS

WESTERN BBQ AND SONG

Saturday, April 26, 4:00 p.m. (for kids) and 6:00 p.m. (for adults) at the Gathering Place:  Western BBQ and Talent Show: an evening of great food and terrific entertainment for both youngsters and adults brought to you by the Fearrington Women’s Club. 

For youngsters and their families, there will be a special hot dog BBQ and games and activities from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Tickets are $5 for this part of the evening.  Adults will be entertained beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing after dinner.  The exciting lineup includes The Temple Teens from Sanford, a dynamic group whose high energy performance of songs will have you dancing in your seats;  Brenda Leek, a versatile singer whose range includes country western to classics; The Wise Cracks, a quartet of women who rock the boat with their improv humor and music; and Helen Flowers, performing Helen’s Collection of Lamentations, including parodies and Judith Viorst poems.  BBQ ribs and chicken with all the fixins’ will be served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and seating is very limited for both events.  All proceeds will go to Chatham County charities.  Call Barbara Thompson, 542-6021, for tickets.
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WHAT YOUR FHA DOES FOR YOU

(Each month a Board Director will describe services the position provides for Fearrington residents.)

Director: Grounds and Facilities: I am responsible for the care, maintenance and improvements of all FHA-owned properties, except for the interior of the Gathering Place. I monitor the condition of the state roads (interacting with DOT), the various rights of way, paths and trails and the street lights (communicating with Progress Energy).

I oversee the Gathering Place, the Beaver Pond, Windstone-Turtle Run Park, the three FHA-owned mail kiosks (Swim & Croquet, Creekwood & Smokehouse), the Creekwood-Beaver Pond Trail and a long list of small parcels.  The Adopt-a-Parcel program, which I administer, provides for resident participation in the enhancement of their own neighborhoods.

Some of my responsibility also involves the maintenance of non-FHA owned areas such as the Village Way pathway and the Playground, which involves interaction with Fitch Creations.  All this is provided for in our landscape/mowing and our pond maintenance contracts and occasional volunteer efforts.

I have focused on improving and expanding off-road walking options.  Henry Castner and the Walk Fearrington group of wonderful volunteers are the mainstays of this project.  It is inspiring to see the number of requests for such paths and trails in our recent survey.  We are trying to coordinate with RB Fitch on future development providing for such connectivity and with DOT to find ways to encroach on their ROW, when necessary, along the state maintained roads.

More volunteers are always welcome.  Doing work for the community, where you can see the results of your efforts, is very rewarding...try it!

PS: For those considering golf carts as in-Village transportation, they are NOT allowed on public roads.  Sorry.

Carol-Ann Greenslade, Director, Grounds and Facilities
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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE*

Spring is here and that means baby animals we love to see. We have several young calves in the back pasture, sets of twin kids in the back goat pen and, the end of February a singleton was born, little and mostly black. Our very popular jackass, Jasper, is now weaned and is not missing his mother as much. He is happy his father, Jack, is back with his mother, Mary Alice, in the bull pen pasture (which currently has female cows in it). Young bulls are grazing in the front Weathersfield pasture.

A few words of precaution to all residents: the front pastures have a low voltage hot wire running around them so beware that little children do not climb on the lower board and reach behind the next board where the hot wire is. It is best not to climb on the fences at all.  Also, no one is to climb over the fences or enter any of our pastures except our Farm Manager, Bob Strowd and other staff members.  A cow with a new calf is very protective and will run down an intruder - cows can run very fast. kids are darling, however, their parents are born to butt hard with their heads if provoked. Our jackasses are very dossal for the most part but will kick in a heart beat with their very powerful back legs if necessary. All the animals are here for our enjoyment but we need to respect their space.

Bob Strowd deserves our thanks for taking such good care of our animals and always being so willing to answer our questions.  If you have questions you can contact me at susuncATnc.rr.com or 545-0864 and I will be happy to try to have them answered. Sue Clark

*News From the Fence Line will appear quarterly in the newsletter to keep residents informed about our animals.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

THESPIANS

There will be two plays performed on Sunday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, with refreshments to follow.  Just a Song at Twilight and It Hardly Matters Now are plays that reflect situations at a period of life and the inter-relating at that time.  They are fun and absorbing! The actors are Alice Parsons, Suzzane North and Ivan Remnitz in It Hardly Matters Now and Jean Hjelle and Ron Weinress in Just a Song at Twilight. See you on the 6th.
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HAVURAH

The Fearrington Havurah meeting on April 8 at the Gathering Place will be a violin and piano recital. The violinist is Fearrington's own Carol Feuer, and the pianist will be Barbara Rowan Whang. Ms. Feuer studied at Juilliard, and has played with numerous symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles in the New York area. Ms. Whang was Lecturer in Music at UNC Chapel Hill until her retirement in 2003 and has been soloist with orchestras in California, North Carolina, New York, Boston and elsewhere.

As usual, refreshments begin at 7:15, and the recital at 8:00 p.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
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THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Mark your calendar now for the spring concert featuring the Village Voices and Harmony Grits on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 in the Barn.  Our theme this year, Something for Everyone promises to deliver just that – some selections that are new, some that are old favorites and some that are different in their arrangements – all designed to please everyone!  The cost for the concert is $5 per person to be paid at the door.  You may want to make plans to come early for the best seating – this is always a very popular village event and one that is not to be missed.
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POLITICAL MEETING

Come to the Gathering Place, Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. to learn about the national movement for impeachment.  Contact John Heuer at 933-6589 or heuerATfac.unc.edu for more information.
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ARTIST’S WORKS SEEN FAR AND WIDE

From Oregon to Helsinki, Murry Handler, Fearrington resident, has had his works accepted and exhibited.  Fearrington residents are invited to visit the studio on Bradford Place by calling for an appointment at 545-0502. Enid Handler
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, distracted drivers cause 25% of the more than six million accidents reported to police in the US every year.  Do you know if you are a distracted driver?  Do you want to find out how to prevent being one?  Do you want to improve your driving?  Maybe you should attend the AARP Defensive Driving Course.  The next one will be given in the Gathering Place on April 17 and 18, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The cost for both days is $10 (checks to AARP only).  To register, call Fearrington Cares, 542-6877, or Joe Geoghegan, 545-0710.
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FEARRINGTON GREEN SCENE

Let not the recent welcome rains divert us from facing the prospect of continuing water shortages. We can, however, be proactive and our collective actions in Fearrington Village will make a difference.  Join Green Scene members at the Gathering Place on April 22 at 3:00 when Steve Hudak, a fellow Fearringtonian, will demonstrate how to make a rain barrel from your garbage can.

An alternative is the Orange (County) Water and Sewage Authority (OWASA) workshop on “Building Your Own Rain Barrel”. Contact Marsha Fearrington to get on their waiting list (537-4275) or email: mfearringtonATowasa.org.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS

Babette’s Feast, a foreign drama with subtitles (103 minutes) will be shown on Thursday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place.

This 1988 Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film is based on Isak Dinesen’s Anecdotes of Destiny, set in 19th century Denmark in a remote coastal village. Babette prepares a feast of a lifetime for a pious family and members of the tiny church and the guests experience a culinary Paradise with an awakening of the sensual beauties of the world.

UNC Professor and Fearringtonian, Beverly Long, will present insightful information on Dinesen’s story and how this noted author’s work is portrayed in film.  For more information contact Juergen Goldhagen (545-0598) or Carol Kurtz (542-3582).
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GARDEN CLUB

Join our April meeting, a daytime field trip to Chatham Central High School in Bear Creek, on April 15.  Mr. Julian Smith’s award-winning program is magnificent – the facilities are surpassed only by the beautiful results achieved by the students themselves.  Details as to time and transportation are in Clippings, found on the FHA website under Activities, Garden Club.  We will tour the facility with Mr. Smith, our host and guide, and you will be able to purchase some of the very healthy plants.  There is a $5 donation, requested of all persons, which is given directly to the program.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet on Wednesday, April 9th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Our program will feature Jeff Barney, the head chef at Chatham Marketplace, who catered some wonderful vegetarian food for us at last June's meeting. In the past he was the manager for Wellspring/Whole Foods of Durham and the manager of green grocer and cheese shop in Boston. Join us for our potluck dinner and a fun program. You do not need to be 100% vegetarian to participate in the Vegetarian Club but the potluck dinner is vegetarian. Guests are welcome to attend the dinner and/or the program. For additional information, call Sandy or Mike Gapin at 542-3076.
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FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA

Save the date!  Once again it's time for Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia to celebrate spring. Our semi annual meeting and feast of delicious Scandinavian specialties takes place on May 15, 6:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.  Karen McGrain will read from her grandmother's traveling diary.  Anyone with an interest in Scandinavia is cordially welcome. See the May newsletter for more details.  For questions please call: Aud Ackerman at 542-5822 or audackATembarqmail.com.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN’S CLUB

Wednesday, April 16, 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place: Our final program meeting of the year will surely hit a winning goal when Fearrington resident Judy Pariser Gurlitz speaks on “Women in Athletics.”  A nationally rated umpire in field hockey and women’s lacrosse for 30 years, Judy chaired the Stuyvesant Field Hockey Umpiring Association, the Westchester Women’s Lacrosse Umpiring Association and served as a committee chair on the governing board of the United States Field Hockey Association.  She will share her special insights into the impact of Title IX and the growth of women’s sports. Join us beginning at 2:45 for refreshments and socializing.
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GREAT DECISIONS

Great Decisions welcomes Peter Maki, Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Relief and Reconstruction (CCRR).The CCRR is a non-profit organization which promotes peace in the Middle East by working with the top religious and political leaders from the Middle East, the United States, and Europe. They are currently engaged in facilitating dialogue between Sunni and Shia religious leaders in Iraq. A delegation of senior Iraqi Islamic leaders (Shia and Sunni) plus senior members of the Mahdi Army met in Cairo March 13-15.Pete was at the meeting and will provide Fearrington Great Decisions with an inside view of the people and issues involved. The meeting will be on Thursday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m. will meet at the Gathering Place.

Please contact Ken Heisig at 533-3006 or Kheisig1ATnc.rr.com if you have questions about this program.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS, ETC.

A treat is in store for the club in presenting Joy Bond, Fearringtonian painter, who will show her latest work.   Joy will offer information about her personal journey as an amateur painter to her evolution as a full-time painter.  Please join us on April 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. 

The trip to historic Hillsborough is planned for April 23.  This varied trip offers something for everyone: some glorious pottery at Vietri, a lunch at the Saratoga Grill, and a docent-lead tour of Burwell Academy for Girls.  Pick up a brochure and then plan a day away.

The Arts and Crafts, Etc. and the Fearrington Women’s Club will enjoy another wonderful luncheon together on Thursday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m..  Fliers with complete information will be available at the meeting.  See you there!
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TRAVEL CLUB

A program on Chile and Argentina will be presented Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place by Larry and Julie Snyder who returned last month from a four week trip to the two countries.. The first two weeks, they traveled on their own and the last two weeks were with Elderhostel through the Patagonia.  In Chile the trip included Santiago,  the port city of Vina del Mar and wineries in the Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys. The Andes were crossed via three lakes.  In Argentina, they visited the resort town of Bariloche, the wine district of Mendoza, the town of Trelow (settled by Welsh people),the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Airesand the Valdes peninsula, home of the Magellanic penguins. All are invited to this unique slide program.
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SECOND ANNUAL POETRY READING

The Poet’s Corner, a part of the FHA Writers’ Group, invites everyone to their second annual poetry reading on Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. 

The Poet’s Corner is an informal group of enthusiasts who meet every third Wednesday at Galloway Ridge to read and discuss their new poems or ponder other poems which have caught their fancy.  The group has been meeting regularly for the last three years.  Admission is free and all are welcome.  Wine, cheese and conversation will follow the readings. 
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ATTENTION:  OPERA BUFFS

Several residents have reserved the Gathering Place at 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, for a meeting to discuss the possible formation of a Fearrington affinity group dedicated to opera. Anyone interested in supporting, or just in learning more about this project, should either (1) come to the meeting or (2) advise one of the following conveners of your possible interest: Rhoda Berkowitz; Michael and Joanne Cotter; Connie and Bob Eby; Clark Havighurst; George Hunt; Carol Kurtz; and Dominique de Mahuet or Peter Weisberg. You may also email Clark at havATlaw.duke.edu. This initial meeting will be to see how much interest there is in organizing a new group and what its mission might or ought to be. At the very least, our gathering will let you meet others with a passion for opera.
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SWIM AND CROQUET CLUB READY FOR NEW SEASON!

Swimming season begins on May 10 at 10:00 a.m.!  All Swim and Croquet members are invited to gather for a brand new season that includes croquet, horseshoes, exercise programs, children’s parties, adult parties and much more.  An active membership is required to participate in all pool programs and a membership form may be obtained on the Swim and Croquet website.  Please print it out and place the completed form, along with your membership check, in the Swim & Croquet mailbox at the Gathering Place kiosk.

Did you know that the Fearrington Swim and Croquet Club is one of the largest and most active groups in the village?  We are looking forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!

If you have questions about Swim and Croquet please telephone Bill Stempfle, President (642-0350) or Jean Green, Membership Chair (545-0941).
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join us at the AM Book Club, where men and women meet to discuss selected readings each month. Our choice for April is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. We will gather on Wednesday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyre’s Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Barbara Thompson, 542-6021, for further information.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR  - 2008 SCHEDULE

There will be Music in the Air in 2008.  First, I want to express my appreciation for Joan Angevine who did a terrific job last fall keeping MITA going in my absence.  Below are the 2008 concerts and dates to pencil into your calendars.   I’ll have more on each month’s concert, as I’ve done this month for Trilogy, and concert notes will be posted monthly in the mail kiosks.

April 20 -- Trilogy. Kicking off the season we have Trilogy, two gals and a guy who wowed us two years ago with their wonderful playing, tight harmony and tuneful tunes. Some of you may recall that nice mix of old tunes country music and blues. See their web site at: www.folkswinger.com.

May 18 -- The Northwood High Jazz Band. Old time jazz and swing from the 20s, 30s and 40s.They will be at peak performance with a host of graduating seniors.

June 8 --Sweet By and By. Bluegrass (see www.myspace.com/sweetbyby)

September 21 -- The Dixie Dukes. Dixieland, Blues, Ragtime and New Orleans.

October 12, 19 or 26 -- Durham Savoyards. Gilbert and Sullivan and Broadway Tunes (still in discussion as to which of these dates will work for them).

We’re at the Swim and Croquet Club upper lawn; in the event of foul weather the Gathering Place will be used. Sunday concerts are from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please note that the first performance, April 20, will be at the Gathering Place as the pool will not open until May. Eric Chetwynd, MITA Coordinator
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BLOOD DRIVE ON APRIL 4

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at The Gathering Place on Friday, April 4, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Contact Mary Stuneck at 542 9985, or mastuneckAThotmail.com, to reserve your time to donate.

Here are some interesting facts about blood: 

There is no upper age limit for giving blood.
Red blood cells can be stored for 42 days and platelets for only 5 days.
You can give blood every 56 days.
Type O negative blood can be transfused to 100% of people.
Type O positive is the most common blood type.
There is still no substitute for human blood.

Many people are depending on your generosity – please help to save a life.Thank you!
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EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE AND McINTYRE’S BOOK STORE

Tuesday, April 1, at 4:00 p.m. The Fearrington Farmers' Market opens for its 13th season on the grassy lot beside the Fitch Creations building to share the best of the season.

Thursday, April 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. McIntyre's Open Mic Night. Everyone with pen in hand - poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, personal recollections and commentary are welcome. Listeners are always needed, even critics! Call Pete at McIntyre's for details or to sign up. (919) 542-3030

Thursday, April 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cookbook author Lynne Rossetto Kasper visits The Fearrington Barn to discuss her third cookbook, The Splendid Table’s How To Eat Supper. Call McIntyre’s today at (919) 542-3030 to reserve your seat and pre-order your copy of the book.

Saturday, April 12, at 11:00 a.m.  Virginia Ironside reads from No, I Don’t Want To Join a Book Club, her delightful novel about letting go of youth and embracing the sassy curmudgeon within.

Sunday, April 13, at 1:30p.m. A Classical Garden Party  Project Symphony and Fearrington Village present a Classical Garden Party, a one-of-a-kind musical program at Fearrington's newest venue, The Garden Terrace. A selection of wines and gourmet hors d'oeuvres is included in the ticket price of $30. Reservations are required and may be made online atstore.trekkyrecords.com or from the Fearrington House at 542-2121.

Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. Sarah Hall, author of the Man Booker Prize Finalist and staff favorite The Electric Michelangelo, will be with us to read from her new novel Daughters of the North.

Thursday, April 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A McIntyre Author Tea.  Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author, will read from and discuss her most recent novel Bulls Island.  Tickets for the event are $40 and include a signed copy of the book along with refreshments. Please purchase your ticket by Thursday, April 10th

Friday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.  Prioleau Alexander will read from You Want Fries With That? A White-Collar Burnout Experiences Life at Minimum Wage.

Saturday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m. Rob Christensen will discuss his book The Paradox of Tar Heel  Politics: The Personalities, Elections and Events that Shaped Modern North Carolina.

Wednesday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m.  New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout  reads from her new book, Olive Kitteridge.

Thursday April 24, at:00 p.m.  Author Katie Crouch reads from her debut novel, Girls In Trucks.

Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m. Twice-published novelist Nancy Peacock reads from A Broom of One’s Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning and Life.

Sunday, April 27, at 6:00 p.m.  Fearrington House Wine Tasting Dinner:  Elk Cove Winery The 2008 Wine Dinner Series season begins with Adam Campbell, co-owner and head wine-maker of Elk Cove Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon.  Hosted by Sommelier Maximilian Kast and Chef Graham Fox, the price is $150 per guest, plus tax and gratuity.  Call 542-2121 for details and reservations.

Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. Author Katherine Hall Page reads from The Body in the Ivy.

For further information about any of these events please contact Sarah Matista at 542-4000 ext. 270.
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WEATHERSFIELD ANNUAL SPRING FLING

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 23 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Grove
BRING: An hors d’oeuvre for six and a chair for yourself
PROVIDED: Wine, beer, soda, ice and paper goods
COST: $2.50 (cash) per person to be paid to Kay Zinsmeyer (540) by April 16.
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EVENTS OUTSIDE OF FEARRINGTON

CHATHAM COUNTY TOGETHER!'S 8TH ANNUAL LOBSTER SALE FUNDRAISER

CCT!’s 8th annual lobster sale fundraiser is set.  You can pick up your pre-ordered lobster Saturday, May 3 between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Fearrington or choose another lobster pickup location in Chatham County from the order form.  One and one-third pound lobsters - cooked $17; live $15. CCT! is taking lobster orders during the month of April. Orders must be postmarked by April 25 and the absolute last day to order is April 28. To place an order or obtain additional information visit our home page at www.chathamcountytogether.org or contact Pam Johnson @ CCT! 542-5155. The mission of CCT! is to encourage “at risk” youth and young adults in Chatham County to become healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of society.  Thank you!
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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Please consider joining one of our recently formed community focus groups. These groups are informal groups of community members who have an interest in helping our schools. They are designed to be the eyes, ears and helping hands to the BOE to launch projects that the BOE, as only five people, is unable to do alone. The groups will formulate actions that they would like to see implemented within the schools. They will then research the issues and bring a presentation to the BOE to give us the facts, research, ideas and recommended action for implementation. Each group will have a BOE member liaison and central office liaison. The groups are free to meet whenever and wherever they choose. If these groups are successful, we hope to add more in the future.

A small sampling of the initial groups already formed include Arts Education, Science Education, Test Score Raising and ESL Project.

If you are interested in participating in any group or groups, please email your contact information, and the group you would like to be a part of, to krussellATchatham.k12.nc.us.
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UN ASSOCIATION

While primarily pursued as a national security issue, the status of the alleged terrorists in the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba prison and of the prison itself, has also become one of the thorniest foreign policy problems facing the United States today. The trial process has finally begun and we have Professor Madeline Morris, Duke Law School professor and Chief Counsel to the Office of the Chief Defense Counsel for the Military Commission at Guantanamo, who has been deeply involved in the trial process, discussing her work and the extraordinarily complex and portentous issues involved in a discussion of "Terror and Tyranny: Preventive Detention in the Age of Jihad." 

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23, from Noon to 2:00 p.m., at the Carolina Meadows retirement community on Whippoorwill Road in Chapel Hill. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $17.00 to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The deadline for reservations is Friday, April 18.
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SHARED LEARNING

Dr. Akram Khater, Associate Professor of History and Director of International Programs at N.C. State University, will explore the issues creating "Tensions in the Middle East" on Friday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. talk presented by the Shared Learning Group takes place at the Meeting Room of the Church of the Reconciliation, located at 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill.

A native of Lebanon, Dr. Khater holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in history from the Univ. of California in Santa Cruz and the Univ. of California, Berkeley. He has been awarded grants and fellowships from the National Humanities Center, American Philosophical Society, National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright Foundation and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.

This talk is free and open to the public. For more information call Dorothy Mahan, 542-7009.
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AAUW MEETING

Melinda Meade, a Professor of Geography at UNC-Chapel Hill, will speak at the monthly meeting of AAUW-Chapel Hill. Her topic addresses the education of women as it affects world population growth. This event is open to the public and is free.

The meeting on April 12 is both our annual and final meeting of the branch's year. This meeting will be a potluck lunch, to which all of the members attending will be asked to bring something to share. Please call Dona Koeberl, 403-6643, and find out what you can bring. The potluck lunch is for members only.

The event will be held at the Binkley Baptist Church, off 15-501, in Chapel Hill, starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning, April12. For those who need a ride or further information, please call Kay White, 542-1138, or Jean Green, 545-0941
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2ND ANNUAL LITERARY TEA

The AAUW-Chapel Hill (American Association of University Women) and the Orange County Literacy Council are co-hosting the AAUW's 2nd Annual Tea on Tuesday, April 29,  at 3:00 p.m., for the benefit of both organizations.

This year the speaker will be author Michael Malone who has won an Emmy for his writing of the soap opera "One Life to Live." He also won an Edgar for one of his mystery novels about Savile and Mangum.

The event will be held at the Carolina Club on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill; Parking is available at the Ramshead deck, near the Carolina Club. Please come and support both of these organizations and to hear Michael Malone. In Fearrington, for tickets, please call either Kay White, 542-1138, or Jeanne Harrington, 542-6956.
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CHAPEL HILL SPRING GARDEN TOUR

The Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour, benefiting the North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) Visitor Education Center, will be held on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2008. It is a self-guided tour of ten distinguished gardens in the neighboring communities of Meadowmont and The Oaks in Chapel Hill.

One ticket provides admission to all gardens on the tour and can be used on both tour days.

Advanced sale tickets may be purchased for $15 at our Fearrington Farmer's Market; or calling Fearrington resident Darlene Pomroy, President of the Chapel hill Garden Club, at 545-9152; or by checking the website for other ticket outlets. Website: http://www.chapelhillgardentour.net.
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FEARRINGTON AND CHATHAM HABITAT: A PROUD TRADITION OF CARING

Did you know that over the past 14 years, Fearrington residents have contributed over $341,000 to support Chatham Habitat’s efforts to change Chatham families lives through affordable homeownership; or that other significant funds are brought in through the efforts of the volunteers in the Home Stores in Pittsboro, 85% of whom are from Fearrington, or that other Fearrington residents are regular volunteers with home construction, housing students who come to Chatham to help with home construction and through committee and Board membership (in fact, 17 Board members of Chatham Habitat have hailed from our village, including Galloway Ridge!)?

Fearrington has a long and valued history of supporting Chatham Habitat’s cause, and this May we will begin to raise funds for the building of the 6th house that Fearrington has sponsored. Watch for more news about how you can help....let’s keep this proud tradition of caring and sharing strong and vibrant.    
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FROM THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Reminder: Tuesday, April 1st, Bill Dow will be present a program on genealogy and family history at the Senior Center on Rt. 87 at 7:30 p.m.

The Pittsboro Library Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month. April’s book is The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett (fiction). Join the discussion Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Reeves Gallery at the library.  Then hear Bill Dow’s presentation at the Senior Center. Every one is welcome.  Contact for book club is Chris Farnan, 545-0657.
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FEARRINGTON CARES
Providing services for health, wellness and independent living for the Fearrington community

UPCOMING MEDICAL LECTURE

Exchanging Joints: Orthopedic Replacement of Aging Joints: Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.

The speaker will be Dr. Paul Lachiewicz, professor of orthopedics at UNC and a specialist in total hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Lachiewicz attended Cornell University Medical College and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and a fellowship in arthritis.  A faculty member of the Orthopedics Department at UNC since 1983, he has published extensively and lectured widely on a variety of subjects related to adult hip and knee reconstruction. His clinical research program involves thromboembolism prophylaxis and revision surgery.
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ANNUAL SPRING FUND DRIVE BEGINS

Fearrington Cares cares for you.

Please care about Fearrington Cares.

We need your help.  Please be on the lookout for our Spring Campaign letter in your mailbox soon.

We’re a volunteer organization and services are provided at no charge. Your tax-deductible donation will help.

Public Relations Committee members needed

For information contact Linda Stryker-Luftig, President, Fearrington Cares. 542-1176 or lindastrykerATgmail.com.
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NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

Is it Spring Forward or Fall Back?

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries to persons over age 65.  In conjunction with Fearrington Cares, local physical therapist, Joshua Cohen PT, MS will be offering free balance screenings in April and May to measure objectively your current risk of falling.  You will also learn what steps can be taken to avoid injury and maintain your independence based on your current balance and mobility levels.  Dates for the screening are April 10 and 24, and May 8 and 22.  Call Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to schedule an appointment.

Independent Living Resources: Service Provider Profile

Fearrington Cares offers many free services to Fearrington residents provided by our volunteers including transportation to doctors, grocery stores and other essential places.  In addition, our Independent Living Resources committee maintains extensive files on outside fee-based services to help residents remain in their homes when age-related needs begin to emerge.  One such service, transportation, is provided locally by at least two organizations:

Pittsboro Trek Express operates a 10-passenger van and offers round trip transportation to Chatham Downs and Cole Park shopping centers at $15 per passenger or to Southpoint Mall at a cost of $25. These are group trips with pick-up and drop-off in Fearrington Village. Call 542-1958 or visit www.pittsborotrekexpress.com for details.

Chatham Transit Network offers similar services including home pick-up for very low fees. Go to www.chathamtransit.org for information or call 542-5136.
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Fearrington Cares Calendar

Please note:  The following programs take place in the Fearrington Cares Center unless otherwise noted.

AA – Every Wednesday – 7pm

Blood Pressure Clinic – Wednesdays, 10am-noon

Grief Support Group –Every third Friday, March 21 and April 18, 10am

Independent Living Resources Library – Wednesdays, 1-3pm

Parkinson’s Support Group –April 9 and 23, 11am. Locations to be announced.

Balance screening – April 10 and 24 – You must make an appointment.

Low Back Pain Programs Please note:  The following programs have limited enrollment. Please call 542-6877 to register. Both programs will be held in the Gathering Place.

Moving with a Flexible Back –Tues., Apr. 1, 10:00 a.m.

Ease on Back – Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m

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FHA NEWS

CALL FOR FHA BOARD CANDIDATES

The Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying candidates for the FHA Board for 2009-2010. We invite you to consider sharing your experiences and talents with your fellow residents by serving on the Board. The following positions will be voted on at the November 2008 election:

Please note that traditionally the vice presidential candidate agrees to run for president in the next election. However, the transition from vice president to president is not automatic since the FHA Bylaws require that the president be elected annually.

We urge you to consider running for one of these positions. Please contact any member of the Nominating Committee to indicate your interest or to get more information on what each position entails. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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FROM HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

One car was totaled at Millcroft Mail Kiosk.  One car was damaged at the Village Bank parking lot where the senior driver quickly left the scene – hit-and-run style.  Six deer have been killed since the first of the year, resulting in extensive car damages.  Senior drivers’ reaction time, judgment and emotional preoccupation are all factors.  When speed is increased, lives of both dear and deer are endangered.  

Remember the 25 mph limit and remember to register for the AARP Defensive Driving Course being held on April 17 and 18 (see page 2 for details).  Call Joe Goeghegan, 545-0710, to register. Road Safety Committee
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ERROR IN 2008 FEARRINGTON VILLAGE DIRECTORY

On page 4, under the Health, Safety & Security section, the phone number for Peter Thomas needs to be corrected to read 545-0776 (the current number listed is a non-Fearrington resident). Peter Thomas, Health, Safety & Security Committee
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CERT TRAINING

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was developed in 1985 to help citizens take care of themselves during the early stages of a catastrophic weather, terrorism or public health issue disaster when the professional responders might be overwhelmed. 

Over 60 of our residents have completed CERT training including canvassing their neighborhoods, extinguishing small fires, shutting off outside gas/water valves to damaged houses, rendering basic first-aid and directing residents who come forward to assist.  CERT teaches personal safety first.

We are preparing for another 20-hour training class consisting of 2.5 hour sessions given two evenings per week beginning in early May. The free classes are taught by professional first responders.  For information, or to register, please contact me at 542-5499 or by email at thauck3775ATaol.com. Tom Hauck -- Fearrington CERT Program
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YARD CLEANUP FOR SPRING

MARCH 31 - APRIL 5
Phases I – V, Weathersfield, The Woods, and Bush Creek*
*(The areas where the FHA contractor mows the sides of the roadway
– also the newer streets mowed by Fitch Creations’ contractor)

There will be only one pickup in each area, so have your yard waste out by Sunday evening, March 30.  All leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over six feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road.

ONLY BAGS OR BUNDLES WILL BE PICKED UP

1.  All leaves must be in paper bags.
2.  Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles*. (limit 6 bundles)
3.  No garbage should be included.
4.  This service is for yard debris and not the result of major clearing efforts. Excessive amounts will not be picked up unless you contact M.J. Barber (524-6124) who will bill you for his services. 

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

Remember, collections will start on Monday, March 31, and there will be only one pickup in your area.

Grounds & Facilities Director, Carol-Ann Greenslade 545-9743
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MINUTES OF THE MARCH  FHA  MEETING FROM March 4, 2008:

In addition to Board members, twenty residents were in attendance.

Vice President Mary Lou Einloth reported that the Directory and Handbook for 2008 had been delivered to residents and she thanked Mike Cotter for all his efforts.  She also called the attention of residents to the material about covenants on page 5 and also the material on service groups on page 7.  She also noted that there was a section on Safety with suggestions and information on hiring domestic help.

Ruth Bierhoff, who chaired the Survey Committee, then described in detail the history of the survey that was developed to provide information to residents as well as the Board, about the demographics of the community, characteristics of the community, opinions about community life and suggestions from those who participated in the survey. A power point presentation of the results of the survey followed.  For those residents who are interested, detailed information about the survey and its results is available on the website.  For those residents who do not have computer access, hard copies are available in the FHA office.

Residents asked a number of questions about the material that had been presented. One question concerned the possibility of more gradations involving age since the survey had just three under 35.  Other questions and comments involved the fact that very few responses were from Galloway Ridge residents and this raised the issue about whether or not Galloway Ridge residents understood that they are part of Fearrington. In response to a question about what the Committee found most startling Ruth indicated that residents “liked the Board.”  The question of communication with residents was also an issue and Gillian responded that this was an issue that the Board would discuss.  She did point out that the Board had decided that in each issue of the Newsletter each Director would describe how his or her function provides a service to residents.  It should be noted that the survey provided an opportunity for comments and some 1100 were received and all of these will be on the website together with additional information about responses to each item on the survey.

Walter Jernigan, the Treasurer, reported that our working budget for 2008 was $140,000 and that most dues had already been collected.  Current expenses are under budget. He is preparing to put budget materials on the website. 

Carol-Ann Greenslade, representing Grounds and Facilities, then reported on a decision by the new Postmaster in Pittsboro. Resident addresses MUST have the Fearrington Post number as the major address.  The Postmaster has set a deadline of April 11 to implement that change.  Carol-Ann urged all residents to make sure that correspondents know this since mail not so addressed will be returned to the sender. The Handbook and Directory, p.19, shows the correct format for addresses.

In Peter Thomas’ absence Gillian reported that the CERT committee, under Tom Hauck’s leadership, had participated in a training program on the Incident Command System.  This deals with how to respond to emergencies.  Reporting on the Road Safety Committee she said that the material gathered by the speed monitors will be shared with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.  The issue of paths and walkways will be discussed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. A resident asked why the speed monitors were not being used and was told that there is a problem with their operation during cold weather.  Now that the weather is warming up they will be reinstalled. It was pointed out that motorized wheelchairs are treated the same as pedestrians and must operate against traffic.  One resident raised the issue about golf carts and the Board was asked to investigate traffic regulations concerning golf carts. The Community Watch Program is being developed and a meeting is planned with Fitch Creations to discuss crime prevention and the implementation of the Community Watch program.

Gillian Cell, reporting for Harriet McGraw of the Covenants Committee, once again reminded residents to become familiar with the covenant provisions that apply to their area and she also noted that covenant information is available on the website.                                          

Leonard T. 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 Tuesday, April 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

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