FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WHAT YOUR FHA DOES FOR YOU-The Gathering Place Director

Each month a Board Director  describes services the position  provides for Fearrington residents.

The Director is responsible for the care, maintenance and improvements in The Gathering Place and is tasked to ensure that cleanliness, safety and a pleasant atmosphere are maintained.

To accomplish this, the Director wears several hats.  Wearing one hat, he is responsible for the interior of the Gathering Place which includes establishing and monitoring cleaning contracts and also purchasing various supplies used in the building.  These supplies include paper products, light bulbs and the replacement thereof, AV equipment batteries, bottled water and kitchen supplies.  With another hat on, he contracts for repairs and submits, to the board, proposals for upgrades of various spaces or equipment within the building, such as the recently completed kitchen renovation.  And finally, the Director dons a third hat to ensure that the fire extinguisher certifications are in place and that everything in the building is satisfactory for the annual inspections by the County Fire Marshall’s office.

The Director oversees scheduling and reservations for use of the building and provides access for the groups utilizing the building.  He updates instructions, rules and regulations concerning usage of the building and meets with the Treasurer to establish the annual budget and to adjust usage fees as necessary to offset rising operating costs of the building.  In addition he may be requested to serve on various Board sub-committees or to perform other duties as required.

All of these efforts ensure that when clubs, organizations and individual residents come to The Gathering Place they will find a clean, well-equipped and welcoming environment.

Lowell Kennedy, Gathering Place Director
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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS ABOUT CRIME PREVENTION

During the past few years, and especially during the last twelve months, several break-ins, thefts and other misdemeanors have occurred in Fearrington Village neighborhoods.  You may recall that these incidences were not only confined to individual homes but also occurred on, and around, the grounds of the Swim and Croquet Club and have involved Fitch Creations property.  We all chose to live in Fearrington Village for many reasons, not the least of which was the tranquil and bucolic nature of this Southern Part of Heaven.  Crime of any type is not only unsettling and threatening but when we become involved we also feel violated and angry.  As Chatham County continues to grow and to develop, our area will likely continue to be a tempting target. Unfortunately, the Sheriff’s Department has limited resources and its relatively small force is responsible for a very large “domain.” Despite all of our many efforts, if criminals are intent on targeting our neighborhoods, they will continue to do so.  The Sheriff’s Department is convinced there are measures we can take to minimize the chances that any of us are victims of future crimes.  In addition, there are steps which we can take to assist the Sheriff and his staff to apprehend felons.

On Tuesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, Lt. Steve Maynor of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department, will give a 30 to 40 minute presentation on the methods they suggest to help us and to help their department.  For those of you who have a conflict on that evening, Lt. Maynor will repeat his presentation on Wednesday morning, October 15, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gathering Place.  There will be time for Q & A following his talks. If you have any questions, please phone Doug McAllister, Security Committee Chair, at 545-9809.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FRIENDSHIP COFFEE HOUSE TO OPEN

The Fearrington Friendship Coffee House Committee met on July 11th and made plans for the upcoming Coffee House, a unique opportunity for residents to enjoy a casual time together.  The FHA has offered us the use of the Gathering Place without charge.  We will, in turn, turn over any monies realized, after expenses, to the FHA towards the purchase and care of the Gathering Place Audio-Visual System.

We will begin with a trial period of three months.  The dates reserved at the Gathering Place for these coffees are:  Tuesday, September 23, Tuesday, October 21 and Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

We will serve both decaf and regular coffee and tea will be available.  We will serve homemade goodies such as scones, blueberry muffins and coffee cake.  The charge will be $2 per person.  All residents, houseguests and friends are invited.

We hope to see you there.  Carol Vatter, Joyce Kennedy and JoAnn Kelly, Committee Co-Chairs
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

Fearrington's Music in the Air is back in September with afternoon concerts on the lawn at Swim and Croquet.  On Sunday, September 21, at 4:00 p.m., come on down for a down home, downright fun band--The Dixie Dukes. The Dixie Dukes is an ensemble from the New Horizons Band who have played audience-favorite, toe-tapping tunes several times in Fearrington.  By popular demand we've brought them back to kick off our Fall concert series.  Four of the members are Village residents which almost makes this a "hometown" band.

The Dixie Dukes have played at parties, music festivals, fund raisers, retirement homes, senior centers and local outdoor venues such as the Duke Gardens. The play list includes many Dixieland favorites as "Bugle Call Rag", "Hello Dolly", "Bill Bailey" and many more.

New Horizons Music Association is a program of over 100 bands in Canada and the United States, designed to give older adults a place to learn to play a musical instrument, pick up the old instrument they played years ago, or continue a lifelong pursuit.  The program offers musical experiences for every level of player, from beginner to advanced, and invites members of the audience to dust off that instrument stashed in the closet and join them for enjoyable afternoons of making music.  Please note:  our concert for October (the 12th) will be the Durham Savoyards with tunes from their latest production plus Broadway hits.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS, ETC.

The members of Arts and Crafts, Etc. are dedicated to the appreciation of arts in all its forms.    Our meetings are held the first Monday afternoon of each month at 1: 30 and we welcome all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge.   We offer informative and stimulating programs along with the opportunity to meet interesting people.

Join us at the Gathering Place on Monday, September 8 at 1:30 p. m. for the first fall meeting of Arts and Crafts, Etc.  Recipients of last year’s grants will share with us the progress of their efforts.   Robert Schooley, Student Assistant Specialist in Chatham County Schools, will talk about his art therapy with the music drumming project.  A representative of the Pittsboro Mural Project will also tell about the group’s plans.  You will have the opportunity to:

- Meet and greet new and returning Members

- Learn about this year’s array of stimulating programs

- Enjoy delicious refreshments

Membership dues are $10.  Avoid a line at the first meeting by putting your check and a note with your name, address and email address in an envelope and drop it in the Arts and Crafts box at the Swim and Croquet kiosk. For any questions, contact Nancy Baker at 545-9884.  
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS . . .

The Tingler (1959, 82 min., B/W, campy thriller classic with Vincent Price and Darryl Hickman) on Thursday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place. This campy thriller movie may have tingled your spine in the 50's but today it is more likely to tingle your funny bone. Vincent Price (Dr. Chapin) is at his best (arched eyebrow, creaky voice) as he discovers that fear prompts a centipede-like creature to materialize out of a person's spine. The creature can only be controlled if the person screams! Naturally, Dr. Chapin's discovery is not without problems. Even if thriller movies are not “your thing,” you'll want to be there for this movie which turns out to be pure fun.

Patrick Taggart will be our special presenter for this movie. Pat was a movie critic and columnist for the Austin, Texas newspapers for 24 years. Pat enlightens and engages his audience with his knowledge and insights. This film abounds with special stories Pat will share with us.

Membership in the FFC is at half rate for the remainder of the year (September through December) and at $5.00 it is a bargain that includes a movie each month and all the popcorn and soda you want. Contacts are Juergen Goldhagen, 545-0598, or Carol Kurtz, 542-3582.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

The Duplicate Bridge Club will meet every Wednesday in September at the Gathering Place at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, we will have a general meeting and serve refreshments. be prepared to start this meeting at 12:45 p.m.. yearly meeting will cover topics such as officers for the next year and voting on club matters regarding the inclusion of members who have moved from Fearrington but are still in the nearby area. Please note:  only bring refreshments if your last name begins with letters A – M.  Duplicate Bridge will follow this meeting. , we are always happy to see new faces and you are welcome - please join us. Thank you.
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MARATHON BRIDGE

Calling all social bridge players!  Marathon Bridge is a relaxed informal group that plays to enjoy the game and each other’s company. We are now signing up people for the 2008-09 season, which will begin in October. If you’d like to play, the entry fee is $25 per person and you should send this with the name of your partner to Ian Dunn, 1201 Fearrington Post, or deliver it to 35 Caswell St.  If you don’t have a partner, give Ian a call at 542-6654 and he’ll find someone for you. The entry fee pays for a year-end awards dinner. The dinner for this past year’s participants will be at the Dockside on Sunday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. Guests are welcome at $15 per person but you must make a reservation for any guests in advance.

Pairs are scheduled to play one match per month from October through May. These are scheduled in one of the player’s homes at a mutually convenient time. The matches are 18 hands, with each player partnering with each of the other three for six hands. The scores are kept and are the basis for the awards at the end of the season.

Marathon Bridge is open to all Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents and it’s a great way for newcomers to meet people. You will find sign-up forms in your mail kiosk. If you’d like more information, please call Ian Dunn (542-6654) or email to:  ih.dunnATmail1.dupont.com.
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EVENTS AT MCINTYRE’S FINE BOOKS

Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. - J. Myrick Howard visits McIntyre's to read from Buying Time For Heritage: How To Save An Endangered Historic Property. His book explains how one nonprofit organization, Preservation North Carolina (PNC), has creatively employed common real estate strategies to save more than 500 endangered historic properties from destruction.

Thursday September 11, at 7:00 p.m. - Mystery author Mark Van Name returns to read from his latest work, Slanted Jack., a mystery science fiction with an adventurous flourish.

Friday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. - Award-winning writer Joshua Henkin visits McIntyre's to read from Matrimony: A Novel, a 2007 New York Times notable book about love and friendship, money and ambition, desire and tensions of faith.

Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 a.m. – author Kevin Duffus returns to talk about his new book, The Last Days of Blackbeard The Pirate.  Learn surprising contradictions to previously-published historical accounts of the last days of Blackbeard the pirate.  This presentation will include a slide show.

Friday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. -  McIntyre's welcomes Fearrington resident and popular reference historian Doris Flexner to read from The Pessimist's Guide To History: An Irresistible Compendium of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres, and Mayhem-From 14 Billions Years Ago to 2007. This is a classic look at the past with a very jaundiced eye - now updated with even more disheartening facts! Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner are popular reference historians. Doris Flexner, who did all of the updates on this book, is also the author of The Optimist's Guide to History.

Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m. - Anna R. Hayes visits McIntyre's to discuss Without Precedent: The Life of Susie Marshall Sharp. Sharp was the first woman judge in the state of North Carolina and the first woman in the United States to be elected chief justice of a state supreme court.

Sunday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. - McIntyre's is delighted to welcome critically acclaimed author and actor Evan Handler, son of Fearrington residents Enid and Murry Handler, to read from It's Only Temporary: The GoodNews and Bad News of Being Alive. What if you were supposed to die, but you didn't? And what if, years later, your precious second chance didn't turn out anything like you thought it would? That's the journey Evan Handler experienced, and the one he explores in this collection of funny, off-beat and poignant autobiographical essays.  A book signing will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. - McIntyre’s is pleased to host the first event in a year-long series of monthly poetry readings featuring poets from the North Carolina Poetry Society. This event will feature poet Keith Flynn, author of five books, including four collections of poetry, a collection of essays, and former lyricist and lead singer for the rock band, The Crystal Zoo.

Friday, September 26, at 2:00 p.m. - McIntyre's welcomes Paul Austin to read from Something For The Pain: One Doctor's Account of Life and Death in the ER. In this eye-opening account, Austin recalls how the daily grind of long, erratic shifts and endless hordes of patients with sad stories sent him down a path of bitterness and cynicism.

Saturday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m. - McIntyre's welcomes award-winning culinary writer Kelly Alexander to read from her new book, Hometown Appetites: The Story of Clementine Paddleford, the Forgotten Food Writer Who Chronicled How America Ate. Clementine Paddleford was named the best-known food editor in the United States by Time magazine in 1953, yet her name and work have been forgotten.

Contact McIntyre’s Fine Books, 542-3030, for author event details.  For other village information please contact Sarah Matista at 542-4000 ext. 270.
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PHASE IV - SAVE THE DATE

It's time to have our annual potluck dinner social evening at the Gathering Place. The date is Saturday night, November 1st. You may even come in costume one day after Halloween.  We will have an interesting speaker and FUN, FUN, FUN. Look for more details in the October newsletter. If you have questions contact Jackie Stempfle at 642 0350.
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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE CAROLINA CLUB

The Fearrington Village Carolina Club will hold its 6th annual Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 1, at 4:00 p.m. on the upper lawn of the Swim & Croquet Club. All UNC alumni, faculty and staff are welcome.  The cost is $ 15 per person. you have any questions concerning the Oktoberfest or our club please contact Liz Swaringen, 545-9460, or Philip Cree, 545-9794.
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FEARRINGTON RAILROAD CLUB

The next informal gathering of the Fearrington Railroad Club will take place on Wednesday, September 3, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. All Fearringtonians and non-villagers that are interested in railroads and trains who would like to join together and share their interests in this loosely-knit, like-minded group are invited to gather in my home at 880 Millcroft Close in the village. Some club members have expressed interest in serving as a train host on the "Piedmont," Trains 73 and 74,the "Carolinian," Trains 79 and 80, between Raleigh and Charlotte or as a volunteer station host at Raleigh. For additional information about the meeting or volunteer railroad hosting, please contact Gary Carlson via email at shortlineoneATearthlink.net or by telephone at 542-2022.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

The Fearrington Tennis Association (FTA) members' annual round robin tennis outing will be held Sunday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. (rain date, November 9) at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club. For information call Clark Havighurst, 542-5084. The annual FTA dinner will be held on Sunday evening, November 9 at Galloway Ridge.  For information call Andi Dickson, 542-0205.

The FTA welcomes all new members. For membership information call Stan Duberman, 542-0713, or Julie Smith, 545-0790.
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GARDEN CLUB

The opening meeting of the Fearrington Garden Club will be Tuesday, September 16, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place when new and returning members will be welcomed.  The program will be Soil Amelioration in Fearrington, with Al Cooke and Jeanne Riddle. Al is a Chatham County Cooperative Extension Agent and Jeanne is a PhD and Fearrington gardener. A tour of Jeanne's garden exhibiting samples of soil amelioration will follow the presentation.  If you have any questions please contact Ruth Bierhoff at 533-0124.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Please note the date change.

Mac and Karen Pullen chair our program committee and have been busy putting together some exciting programs. Our first program will feature Homa Jahanna, the owner of Sage Restaurant, the only all-vegetarian restaurant in Chapel Hill. She will talk about her background, the beginnings of the restaurant and secrets of Persian vegetarian cooking.  

The Vegetarian Club normally meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch followed by a pot luck dinner (hosted by members on a rotating basis) and a short program. You do not have to be a strict vegetarian to attend, but meals are vegetarian with no meat, fowl, seafood or animal products. Guests are always welcome but should contact Sandy or Mike Gapin (542-3076) prior to attending.

Please remember to bring your own place settings and additional wine to go with the meal. Dues are $10 per person and may be paid to Maggie Gaudet.
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WOMEN'S WALKING GROUP

On September 1 (yes, it's Labor Day) the Women's Walking Group will change their meeting time to 8:00 a.m. Ladies, come join us as we gather in the Fearrington Cares parking lot each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and walk for approximately 45 minutes.  If you have any questions, contact Karen Marshall at 542-0610.
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STITCHERY

If you like to knit, embroider, needlepoint or sew and talk at the same time, come join us. We are the Stitchery Group and we meet on the first Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. The time never changes, but the houses do, so check the listing on the last page of the Newsletter to find out where we're meeting that month.

We're a small group and new members are always welcome!
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TRAVEL CLUB

Have you taken photos, DVD or video during your vacation trips? Would you welcome an attentive, inquisitive audience that shares your interest in travel? If so, the Travel Club invites you to present a program about your travels. For additional details, please contact Henry Castner at 542-1602, Bob DeVido at 542-1188, or Farrel Potts at 542-4203 .
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join us at the AM Book Club to discuss “John Adams” by David McCullough.  Told by one of our country’s greatest historians…here is the extraordinary history of the birth of our country, seen through the lives of two extraordinary men: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.  We will meet on Wednesday September 17, 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, if you have questions.
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CALLING ALL MEN WHO ENJOY SINGING

For various reasons during their professional lives, many men who now live in Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge were not able, or did not have the time, to enjoy one of life’s pleasures – singing in a chorus.  However, now that the majority of us who live within these two environs have retired, we have the opportunity not only to join a fraternity of men who love to sing but also to experience the wonderfully satisfying experience of singing under the gifted direction of Matt Fry.

Gentlemen, if you truly enjoy singing with a group, have a basic understanding of music and can commit the time necessary to learn the music and directions, you are cordially invited to join the Harmony Grits.  This men’s singing group has been together for nineteen years and meets every Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place for rehearsals.  Beginning Thursday, September 11, we will begin working on the music selected for our combined holiday concert with the Village Voices, Fearrington’s female counterpart.

Tenors, baritones and basses all, come experience the fun, come learn more about singing, come make new friends and fill your life with music.  For more information, phone Paul Stiller, president, at 545-0112 or Gary Zech, vice president, at 533-6162.  
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FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA

Save the date!  Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia will hold its annual fall meeting and supper at the Gathering Place on Friday, October 24, with delicious Scandinavian specialties and a slide show by Fearrington resident Ken Samuelson on his travels in Sweden.  Anyone with an interest in Scandinavia is cordially welcome.  See the October newsletter for further details.  For any questions please call Aud Ackerman, 542-5822 or email at: audackATembarqmail.com.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to the kick off of its 2008 program in this presidential election year.    Hear Professor Gene R. Nichols rally the troops for the November election at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 at the Gathering Place.

Professor Nichols served as Dean of UNC School of Law from 1999-2006 and returned as a Professor of Law in the fall of 2008. He served as president of The College of William & Mary from 2005 to 2008.  He received his law degree in 1976 from the University of Texas, graduating Order of the Coif.  He then became Dean of the University of Colorado Law School.  He now teaches Constitutional Law, Federal Jurisdiction, Civil Rights and Election Law at UNC.
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FEARRINGTON WRITERS TO MEET

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet on Monday, September 15, 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. These two groups hold monthly 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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GREAT DECISIONS

Great Decisions is happy to welcome back Professor David Griffiths, Department of History at UNC-Chapel Hill. He will speak about The European Union: Why does it Matter? at the Gathering Place September 11, at 1:30 p.m.   We know the Europeans are looking for change in US policy and, increasingly, Americans are beginning to think about Europe as a single entity, clearly a change we already recognize. What about the cost of those Euros? Come hear Professor Griffiths think through these issues. There will be time for your questions and answers. The event is free and open to all. You might like to read the Great Decisions magazine article, European Integration: Looking Ahead by Andrew Moravcsik, Professor of Politics at the Woodrow Wilson School of Princeton University. You can read a copy of this piece at McIntyre’s Book Store. For questions about Great Decisions programs, please contact Caroline Talbot at kctalboyATaol.com or 542-9986. Our October meeting will be Thursday October 16, 2008 at the Gathering Place at 1:30. We will present Professor Margaret Bentley PhD, Associate Dean for Global Health at UNC.
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CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

Enjoy the company of your Fearrington neighbors while sampling delicious hors d’oeuvres at our first dinner event of the season Saturday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. We thought it would be fun to plan a menu around some great appetizers that are tasty, filling, and easy to prepare.

We will dine in groups of eight, ten or twelve, depending on the number of guests a host can accommodate. Everyone participates in the preparation of the dishes. You don’t need to have a favorite recipe; all recipes will be provided to participants, along with presentation ideas, to make the most of this versatile format. The host will provide wine and coffee; all participants will share equally in the cost of the meal.

Couples and singles living in Fearrington are welcome to take part in the Casual Dinner Circle. If you have recently moved to Fearrington Village this is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors.

If you would like to attend and/or host the first Casual Dinner of 2008-09 (four are planned for the year), please email Linda Nelson at lnelson1144 ATnc.rr.com by September 15th. Host volunteers are always welcome.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

Welcome to the new Women of Fearrington! We are women living in Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge enjoying opportunities for learning, laughing and leading through a combination of informative programs, social gatherings and fund-raising events supporting Chatham County charities.

Join us Friday, September 19, at 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place for a welcoming luncheon to discover the new Women of Fearrington.

Meet new neighbors and welcome returning members.

Hear about the exciting programs scheduled for the year.

Learn how the Women of Fearrington, formerly the Fearrington Women’s Club, has changed to meet your needs better.

There is no charge for lunch but we do request that dues be paid ahead of time. The annual membership dues are $15.00. Avoid the rush by paying your 2008-2009 dues now!  Mail your check with your name, address, phone number and email to Lori Tenser, 487 Fearrington Post, or drop it off in the Women of Fearrington Box at the Swim & Croquet mail kiosk, or with Lynn Savitzsky, Apt.A004, Galloway Ridge. Make checks payable to: Women of Fearrington.

Rhoda Davis is be accepting books and boutique items for our annual Book, Bake and Boutique sale. Call 542-6411 to arrange a drop off.
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STORYTIME PROJECT

“Studies prove that the most important thing adults can do in preparing young children for success in school and reading is to read aloud with them.”  (Family Literacy Foundation).

On Friday, September 26 at 3:00 p.m. the Women of Fearrington’s Storytime Project will hold an informational meeting at the Gathering Place. We welcome both men and women residents of Fearrington and Galloway Ridge, including current readers and those who are interested in learning more about this rewarding program.

Volunteer readers go to Chatham county pre-school classrooms about once a month and read aloud two or three books they have selected.

Readers from last year will be recognized at the meeting. Representatives from the Child Care Networks and the Chatham County Head Start Telamon Agency will highlight the importance of our program to their agency. The meeting will include a brief history of the Storytime Project and presentation tips for readers.

Following the program, wine and cheese will be served. There will also be an opportunity at this time for team meetings, conversation and information sharing. We look forward to seeing you there and to welcoming new volunteers!
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CALLING ALL BOWLERS!

Bowling is great for exercise, meeting new friends and lots and lots of fun.  We meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mardi Gras Bowling Center located at 6118 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, in the Falconbridge Shopping Center.  Carpooling is available and first-time bowlers are welcome.  Please come and have fun.  If you have questions, please call Pat Slamin at 542-2903.
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HAVURAH HOSTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED HOLOCAUST SCHOLAR

On September 9 at 8:00 p.m. the Fearrington Havurah will kick off its new season with a program in the Barn.  This year's speaker will be Christopher Browning, Frank Porter Graham Distinguished Professor of History at UNC, who is regarded as one of the preeminent Holocaust scholars in the world.

The title of Professor Browning's talk is Hearing the Witness: Holocaust History and Postwar Testimony. It is based upon a soon to be published book, Professor Browning's eighth on the Holocaust, and draws upon his interviews with about 250 survivors of the Starachowice slave labor camp, which was located in central Poland.

Professor Browning is best known for his 1992 book, Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland, which studied a group of ordinary men, most of whom actively participated in the slaughter of Jews notwithstanding being given the opportunity to opt out.  His extremely popular course at UNC, History of the Holocaust, is essentially set forth in his 2004 book, Origins of the Final Solution: The Evolution of Nazi Jewish Policy, September 1939-March 1942.

As with all Havurah events in the Barn the general community is not only welcome but encouraged to come.
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CONSIDER DESIGNATING CHATHAM COUNTY IN YOUR COMPANY’S ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

In the coming weeks many of you who live in Fearrington Village and work in neighboring counties will be asked to participate in your company’s annual United Way Campaign.  Unless you indicate otherwise, your contribution will help fill the coffers of Durham, Orange or Wake County or perhaps others.  However, you can choose to designate that your pledge be channeled back to Chatham County by indicating that choice on your solicitation card.  While any donation to United Way will help someone in need, wouldn’t you like to know that your contribution will help fund programs which are sponsored by the twenty agencies supported by the United Way of Chatham County?  Please, consider designating Chatham County as the recipient of your United Way pledge during your company’s annual campaign this fall and lend a helping hand to someone in our own county.  If you have any questions, phone the United Way of Chatham County at 542-1110 or Doug McAllister, Fearrington Village Campaign Chair, at 545-9809.
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DR. EFIRD - BIBLE LECTURE SERIES

Dr. James (Mickey) Efird, author and retired Duke Religion Professor Emeritus will speak at the Gathering Place for four consecutive Mondays, beginning September 29, and continuing October 6, 13 and 20.  His lectures will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.

This series is open to all Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents.  If you have not heard any of his past presentations you are in for a treat. His extensive biblical knowledge combined with his folksy speaking style make this an entertaining and informative time.
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

CORA FOOD PANTRY CRISIS

Many Fearrington residents are loyal supporters of CORA and this message is provided to keep you informed about the current CORA food supply crisis.

Due to the recent loss of more than 800 jobs in Chatham County, CORA has faced unprecedented demand over the last four months.  In June alone we served 1,677 people – double the number in June 2007.  In our last fiscal year which ended June 30, CORA served 2,907 families comprising 10,000+ individuals.  That’s 25% more than we served last year!  The trend continued through July when CORA served 306 families with a total of 1,238 family members, 49% of whom were children.  This situation has placed severe pressures on CORA’s financial resources and reserves.  We have received some short-term funding from Chatham County to help carry us through the next several months but this interim measure will not continue past October. 

There are several ways you can help:

Organize a Food Drive  (Contact food drive coordinator Jim Abrahamson at 542-7132)

Donate money or food or Green Points

 Volunteer to serve our clients or pick up food (Volunteer liaison Cindy Bowen at 338-8188)

Support the 2008 Chatham Hunger Walk (Village organizers and walkers are needed.  Please call Marci for details at 545-2332 or 545-3030.)

CORA is based in Pittsboro and serves Chatham County families in immediate need of food support.  We provide a week’s worth of grocery rations for each member of a family.  Families may receive this support up to four times a year. All food recipients are referred by Chatham social service providers or churches. For more information contact Marci Whittaker, Executive Director, CORA at 545-3030 (office) -- 545-2332 (home) or email: cfp.marciATembarqmail.com.  Many thanks for caring.
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UN ASSOCIATION TO HEAR ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

The United Nations Association West Triangle Chapter will inaugurate its 2008-2009 Lunch and Learn with a talk by Professor Jason West, a dynamic faculty member in the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Department UNC's School of Public Health. Dr. West is an atmospheric scientist who is broadly knowledgeable about climate change, its impacts, its mitigation and climate politics. In a talk he has titled Global Climate Change: Is There a Way Out of the Greenhouse?, he will discuss climate change, focus on solutions to its impacts on the environment, and will address the international politics of the phenomenon, including how we got to the Koyoto Protocol and the prospects for effective climate agreements in the future.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 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, September 19.
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SHARED LEARNING LECTURE

Raymond Dawson, UNC Political Science Professor (retired) will speak on the topic Nuclear Proliferation on Friday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. in the Shared Learning Meeting Room, at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill.

Dawson received his PhD. at UNC. has taught at Ohio State, Columbia University and the University of London prior to joining the faculty at UNC. on the faculty at UNC he served as the Dean of the College of Arts & Science and was appointed Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Among his numerous awards, he received the Distinguished Alumni Medal, the Board of Governors of UNC Award and the Tanner Award for Teaching, given for excellence in undergraduate instruction.

This lecture is free and open to the public. For further information call: Dorothy Mahan, 929-5974.
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AAUW

Andrea Carroll, Principal of Oak Grove Elementary School in Durham, will speak at our opening program on Saturday, September 20, at 9:30 a. m., about her experiences in education and her goals for her students.  Also, leaders of our various groups and committees will briefly speak about their activities so any new members can see what is additionally of interest to them. Potential members are encouraged to come to see what AAUW is about.

AAUW-Chapel Hill is rolling out its STEM project at Oak Grove Elementary School this fall. This is a six-week program to encourage fourth-grade girls in an after-school program to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Members of our branch have volunteered to help at the school during this six-week program. At the meeting, there will be a demonstration of a hands-on activity that all should enjoy.

The meeting will be held at the Binkley Baptist Church, off 15-501, in Chapel Hill. For those who need a ride or further information, please call Kay White, 542-1138, or Jean Green, 545-0941. This event is open to the public and is FREE.
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NEWCOMERS CLUB OF GREATER CHAPEL HILL

The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill offers many opportunities to make new friends and learn more about the Triangle Area community. This non-profit organization sponsors a variety of social activities and interest groups and promotes involvement in cultural and community service programs. Join many of your Fearrington neighbors who are members of Newcomers.

New and prospective members can learn about Newcomers on the first Monday of every month at Spice Street Restaurant in University Mall from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to drop in. (If the first Monday is a holiday, we will meet on the second Monday.)  For further information contact Fearrington resident Sydnie Kunin at 533-3129 or sgskuninATnc.rr.com. You can also check the website http://www.newcomersofchapelhill.org.
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PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:45 p.m. in the Reeves Gallery at the library. The book selection is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (Fiction).

Former academic Setterfield pays tribute in her debut to Brontë and du Maurier heroines: a plain girl gets wrapped up in a dark, haunted ruin of a house, which guards family secrets that are not hers and that she must discover at her peril. Setterfield, who lives in Yorkshire, offers graceful storytelling that has its own pleasures.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT UNC HOSPITALS

Expand your horizons while giving valuable service to UNC Hospitals! If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding way to contribute your time and energy, we invite you to a coffee on Friday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Amelia Carew, Spindlewood, to learn about the many opportunities now available as a hospital volunteer. From helping patients in the new Lineberger Cancer Center to cuddling babies to using your expertise to assist patients with financial forms, or using your Spanish Language skills, there are openings for volunteers that will fit your schedule and utilize the talents of Fearrington residents. Please RSVP to Amelia at 545-0297 or acarewATnc.rr.com by October 1. For additional information, contact Jane Steenstra or Barbara Irwin.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE

The Friends’ Fall 2008 book sale will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 25 through 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Building, 309 Credle Street, Pittsboro (one block west of 15-501, follow directional signs). The sale begins on Thursday, then Friday is half-price day and on Saturday you can buy a bag of books for $5. Come early to choose the best selections for your curl-up winter reading from our many well-organized categories.  Buyers are key to the sale’s success so plan to come and bring your friends.

A part of our library’s success is due to the many Fearrington residents who are active volunteers. Volunteers are needed to set up and to work at the sale and to bake items to be sold during each sale day. To help, please call volunteer coordinator, Stephanie Talbot, at 542-4737 or email her at stephanie.talbottATvalueoptions.com

If you have books to donate, please leave them at the Pittsboro Library or call Richard Bird at 545-9413 who will pick them up. Members of the Friends receive a discount coupon. Contact Sue Clark, 545-0864 or susuncATnc.rr.com you need a form to join or renew or if have any questions. All proceeds from this sale support Library programs and collections.
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FEARRINGTON CARES

Providing services for health, wellness and
independent living for the Fearrington community

INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1:00– 4:00 P.M. AT THE BARN

Are you thinking about how you could continue to live in your Fearrington Village home instead of moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community? Got questions?  Want answers? Back by popular demand, more than two dozen professional suppliers of Care Management, Transportation, In-Home Care, Food Services and MORE will be available for you to discuss, one on one, how they are prepared to support you in living independently in your home. Join your neighbors for an enjoyable and informative afternoon.  The EXPO is free of charge with free refreshments and written information to take home with you.
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DON’T MISS IT! FEARRINGTON CARES MEDICAL LECTURE

Pain and Issues at the End of Life is the topic of a lecture and discussion to be given by Alan Finkel M.D., Professor of Neurology at UNC and the Director of the University Headache Clinic.  Dr. Finkel is an honored clinician, teacher and researcher whose interests include advances in the understanding of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and the treatment of headaches.  He will address how we as a society deal with crucial decisions that concern all of us as longevity increases. The lecture will be given Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR:

Blood Pressure Clinic – Weds. 10am – Noon

Grief Support Group – Third Fri. 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group –Wed 9/10 and 9/24 11:00 a.m., FC and Gathering Place

AA Meeting – Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

UNC Study Information Meeting—9/4, 10:00 a.m.

ILR Expo at the Barn-  9/24, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Medical Lecture - 9/25  at 7:30 p.m.
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NURSES NOTES FROM JOYCE BAIRD

Are you age 75 or older?  Do you want to remain in your home?

If you missed our informational session in June describing a research study being done by UNC and the National Institutes on Aging, we are repeating this program on Thursday, September 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Or, you may drop by Fearrington Cares office to pick up an information sheet with the contact information.  This study is researching methods to prevent physical decline and will compare occupational therapy preventive home visits with other interventions.  If you are age 75+, you may meet criteria to enroll into this important study.  Many have already enrolled and we hope others will do so as well.  Please join us on September 4 to learn more.

Brain Injury Support Group Being Considered

Are you, your spouse, friend or loved one living with a brain injury?  Would you like to meet others who also have brain injury and share similar experiences, difficulties, ideas and coping strategies?  Fearrington Cares is exploring the possibility of starting a Brain Injury Support Group.  If there is adequate interest, we will move forward to establish a group in Fearrington Village.  Please contact Joyce Baird, Fearrington Cares Nurse at 542-6877 to discuss your interest in joining.  As always, your identity and medical information will be completely confidential.
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AARP DRIVING COURSE OFFERED IN FEARRINGTON

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?  Attend the AARP Defensive Driving Course in on Thursday and Friday, October 9 and 10, 9am - 1pm at the Gathering Place.  The cost for both days is $10 (checks to AARP only).  To register, call Fearrington Cares (542-6877).
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BALANCE SCREENING/TESTING CONTINUES

Thanks to Fearrington resident Josh Cohen, PT, we will continue to offer free monthly balance screening.  The next date is Sept. 4.  Falling is one of the most frequent reasons for hospitalization of those over age 65.  Call us at 542-6877 to schedule a 15-minute assessment to learn if you need to take steps to lessen your potential for falling.
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FHA NEWS

NOTES FROM THE GATHERING PLACE

Lost and Found Items

We have a wardrobe of coats and jackets that have been left in The Gathering Place—all colors, sizes and lengths.  Keys, eyeglasses, umbrellas, tote bags and canes are some of the other items we’re holding in the Hospitality and Service Center at The Gathering Place.  Come in Monday through Friday from 9:30 to Noon if you think any of these items may be yours.  We’ll be glad to return the items to their owners but, after three months, all items (except keys) will be distributed to charities.

Fee Increase

In order to bring the Gathering Place income closer to operating costs, the Board has increased the fees for use of the large room to $18 and use of the conference room the $15.   The last fee increase was in 2003.

Gathering Place Audio/Visual Equipment

A training session on the various components of the Gathering Place audio/visual equipment will be held on Wednesday, September 10, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Organizations that may want to use the A/V equipment during their meetings are urged to send representatives. Other interested parties are welcome, as well.

Lowell Kennedy, Director, Gathering Place
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NOTE FROM THE FHA

Our Community Manager, Patty Ryser, will usually be in Fearrington Village in the FHA office from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. exceptions will be weeks when she has to attend FHA or service group Board meetings. John Lawton, CEO of HRW, our Management Company, will be here less regularly; he will be in the village on September 2nd.I hope you will have the opportunity to meet them both.

If you have not yet met our new Customer Service Assistant, Tlynthia Jordan, I encourage you to drop by and introduce yourselves.

Country House V’s Management Company continues to be Talis.

Gillian Cell, President, FHA
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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 October issue.  The deadline is Monday, September 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

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