FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA HIRES NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY

The FHA Board of Directors announces that it has entered into a new management agreement with CAMS (Community Association Management Specialists) beginning April 1. CAMS regional office is in Governor’s Village in Chapel Hill, convenient to Fearrington Village. The New Community Manager will be Laura Summe at 883-3200.  CAMS will also provide a client service representative, Debbie Buckley, to work from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the office in the Gathering Place.

In addition to overall needs provided by FHA to all Fearrington residents, three service areas in Fearrington will retain management services for their own special needs, in addition to those provided by FHA for all residents. Country House will continue with Tallis, Weathersfield with Berkley Properties and Camden with HRW.  Bush Creek Town Homes and Bradford Place are in the process of assessing how their special needs can be best met.

FHA looks forward to its new relationship with CAMS, which has an excellent reputation in the Triangle and throughout North Carolina in providing quality services to assist Homeowner Associations in Management and Administration. Beginning April 1, CAMS 24-hour on-call service can be reached at 877-672-2267. We the FHA Board are looking forward to our new relationship with CAMS in order to provide better services for everyone in Fearrington Village.

Peter Thomas, FHA President 
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HIPPITY HOPPITY NEWSFLASH

The Easter Bunny is hopping to Fearrington Village again!  If you come to the playground on Easter Sunday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m., you might just see him. you're accompanied by one or more children, can help you hunt for candy-filled eggs (over 500 are up for grabs).  Everyone is welcome. if you don't have children, this event is fun to watch.
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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE

Birth Announcement: There are 14 new calves this season! Did you know that cows baby-sit? Usually the last one to have a calf will sit with the other newborns – that is why you will see two or three calves lying beside only one cow but they nurse from their own mothers.  Other interesting facts:  Our cows have a white stripe around their middle because they were bred for that feature and, consequently, that is why they are called Belted Galloways. The Bulls have a ring in their nose because that is a very sensitive area and they will follow Bob’s lead when he needs to move them.  Cows live an average of 11 to 12 years.  Fearrington’s oldest cow lived to be 18. We sell our Galloways; several are taken to sales around the country during the year and many ranches and buyers contact Fearrington and come for personal showings to purchase our cattle. This breed is popular and unique and our own well-bred cattle are in several states. On a beautiful drive down a winding Northern Virginia road I came upon a small herd of Belted Galloways and wondered if they had come from Fearrington. A check with Robert Flynn assured me they had!     Sue Clark
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR APRIL 3

The American Red Cross will hold its annual blood drive at The Gathering Place on Friday, April 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. where easy parking is available! Did you know that.…

Type 0 Negative can be transfused to 100% of people?
Type 0 Positive is the most common blood type? 
Red blood cells can be stored up to 42 days but platelets for only 5 days? 
There is no upper age limit for donating blood?

Please give.  You'll never be sorry and you can truly save a life! 

Call Mary Stuneck at 542- 9985 or e-mail at MAStuneckATHotmail.com for an appointment.  Thanks.

(And remember that there is such easy parking at the Gathering Place!)
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON AND ARTS AND CRAFTS, ETC.

The annual spring luncheon for members of Women of Fearrington and Arts and Crafts, Etc., will be Wednesday, May 6.  This year we will enjoy a special picnic, at a Jordan Lake pavilion, featuring southern fried chicken and a very special dessert made by the talented co-chairs from both organizations. Following lunch, the Dixie Dukes will entertain us. Each participant is asked to bring a favorite salad/side to share.

The firm deadline for reservations for this final event of the season is April 25.The cost is $10 per person plus your salad/side dish. Details will be available at upcoming meetings of both organizations.
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GREAT DECISIONS IN MAY

Consider feeding your mind as well as the hungry of Chatham County when Dr. Peter Feaver will speak at the Great Decisions lecture Thursday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Dr. Feaver’s talk is entitled American Grand Strategy, Then and Now. Dr. Feaver has been on the National Security Council and served in the White House for both Republican and Democratic presidents.    

Food and/or soft money will be collected to help CORA (Chatham OutReach Alliance.) Questions? Contact Jean Hjelle, jhjelleATembarqmail.com.
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WEATHERSFIELD SPRING FLING 2009

Attention all Weathersfielders: Save the date. The annual Spring Fling kick-off for "The Grove" social gatherings will be held on Wednesday, April 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Details and sign-up forms will follow in a flyer to be delivered to each home.

Note: "Wednesdays at the Grove" have begun. Wednesday, weather permitting, join your neighbors at 5:00 p.m. for a social hour. and something to pass. is a very casual, informal way of meeting and greeting one another. come, especially if you are new to Weathersfield.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

On Wednesday, April 15, at 3:00 p.m., at the Gathering Place, Women of Fearrington presents Judy Graham, Ph.D., who will discuss Myths and Urban Legends: Chemicals in the Environment. Dr. Graham will explain how to react to news of having a “red ozone day” that we are better off drinking tap water or bottled water and, if bottled is okay, what kind of plastic bottle is safe. Of special significance to many of us, she will discuss whether age makes a difference in the health risks from chemicals in the environment.

Judy is a Fearrington resident, with a doctorate in physiology and pharmacology from Duke. She retired after a 32-year career in research and development at the Environmental Protection Agency. There she served in leadership positions in the health lab and air pollution assessment office.  Author of over 125 papers and book chapters on health risks of chemicals, primarily air pollutants, Judy is a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and serves on committees of the National Academies of Science. Meet and greet begins at 2:30 p.m. and the program begins at 3:00 p.m.
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CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE PIANISTS MAY 3

The Fearrington Concert Series will present two pianists from the UNC School of the Arts on Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

The featured performers are Hsin-I Huang and Yoana Kyurkchieva, advanced students at the School of the Arts, and each will present a separate group of selections.  Huang, who is Taiwanese, is a prize winner in numerous competitions including the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition in New York, the Taipei International Youth Chopin Competition; the Kawai International Piano Competition; and the Taipei Piano Competition. 

As a soloist and chamber musician Huang has performed throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. He participated in concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.  As a soloist he has performed with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra and Raleigh Symphony Orchestra.

Bulgarian pianist Kyurkchieva received BM and MM degrees at the National Music Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria.  She is a prize winner at several piano competitions in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Holland, the US and has performed throughout Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, Holland, Greece, Russia and the US.  She also participated in concerts at Merkin Hall, Steinway Hall, and Old Westbury Gardens, NYC.
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GARDEN CLUB TOUR COMING IN MAY

The Fearrington Garden club presents the semi-annual garden tour this year the weekend of May 16 and May 17.  The tour is composed of 8 gardens, each of which expresses the art of gardening.  The gardens vary from formal Asian to Tuscan to specimen plants to native plants to those gardens that feature formal and folk art sculpture.  The tour will be held rain or shine.

Tickets will sell for $5 a person at the Village near the Belted Goat and the SunTrust office on May 8, 15 and 16.  Our tour benefits the national award-winning horticulture program at the Chatham Central High School, which was developed and has been taught for 44 years by Julian Smith who was recently awarded the NC State Inspirational Teacher Award.  All proceeds will go to provide funds for new equipment and defray travel costs to the Future Farmers of America competitions.  More details about this wonderful program are available at www.chatham K12.nc.us.  Volunteers are needed to facilitate garden visitations.  Please contact Mimi Woehrel at jwoehrelATnc.rr.com if you have any questions or are interested in helping.
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ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT SET FOR MAY 6

SAVE THE DATE:  The Village Voices and The Harmony Grits will present their annual spring concert Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn.

This year’s theme: And There Is Music And music there will be!  Some will be old favorites, from Broadway to the Beach Boys, some will have innovative arrangements, and there are sure to be some tunes that will have you tapping your feet and  maybe even humming along. 

This concert is a much-anticipated event—you won’t want to miss it!  (Charge is $5 per person.)
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SPRING MUSIC IN THE AIR  (MITA)

There will be three MITA concerts this spring at the Swim and Croquet Club upper lawn.  The two regular concerts are:  Sunday May 17, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Brenda Linton with Dave Smith --vocal and guitar and Sunday June 14, 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Sweet By and By – all female Bluegrass group. More details on these groups and their play lists will follow later.

We are joining forces with the Fearrington Green Scene on the occasion of their Green Living Celebration, at the Gathering Place Saturday, April 25 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come up to hear two groups out on the lawn – “Not Dead Yet” (Folk and Guitar) and very likely The Polys (Fearrington songstresses).
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GREAT DECISIONS

The international community has targeted hunger eradication for many years.  In spite of UN Millennium goals and discussions by the Group of Eight (G-8) leading industrial countries, over 16% of the world's population is undernourished.  The problem is worsening, notably because of the worldwide recession.

Great Decisions welcomes Fearrington resident Guy Baird, Ph.D. to discuss The Global Food Crisis.  Dr. Baird holds degrees in Agronomy from NCSU, and a doctorate in the same subject from Cornell University.  He worked for the Rockefeller Foundation as a Soil Scientist and for 19 years he lived and worked with counterparts in Colombia and India assisting them to increase production of basic food crops.  He was then repatriated and spent the remainder of his career working to strengthen food production capabilities in Asia, Africa and Latin America.  He will examine the dilemma in the context of our historic quest for food.  Will the world be able to feed itself adequately by 2050?  He will speak at The Gathering Place on April 16 at 1:30 p.m.   The Great Decisions article Global Food Crisis will be available at McIntyres bookstore.  Questions can be directed to Ken Heisig at 260-2569 or kheisig1ATnc.rr.com. 
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS…….

Man On Wire (2008, B/W, Documentary) Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m., at The Gathering Place.

In 1974 Frenchman Philippe Petit strung a wire between New York City’s World Trade Center’s twin towers.  Up in the air some 1350’, Petit walked, danced, kneeled and reclined on the wire to the astonishment and bewilderment of onlookers below.  People wondered then (and still do) what would possess a man to do such a death-defying act.  This film won the Oscar for the Best Documentary of 2008 and will explore the mind, determination and talent of this man who now at age 60 still walks a tightrope with ease.

We will have physical therapist Josh Cohen with us to speak about the importance of balance in our well-being. Josh conducts classes for Fearrington Cares for improving balance to prevent falls and serious injuries.

Annual membership in the FFC is $10 (January - December, no movies in July and August).  Checks can be deposited in the Swim & Croquet kiosk mailbox.  Please include name(s) of members.  Popcorn and soda are always part of the movie evening.   Contacts are Carol Kurtz, 542-3582, or Artie Lituchy, 533-3260.
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GREEN LIVING CELEBRATION

On Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, the Fearrington Green Scene will celebrate the week of Earth Day with an exposition of products and services to help Fearrington residents reduce, reuse, and recycle – and save money too!  Information will be available about local vendors of solar heating panels, low-flow shower heads and toilets, energy-saving light bulbs, “green” household and personal care products and much more.  Free food, free music, free community spirit!  For more information contact Ann Deupree at 542-4507. 
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HAVURAH

On April 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place Jonathan Weiler will again address the Fearrington Havurah. Weiler is both a professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the International Studies area at UNC.

The title of Professor Weiler's talk will be New Russia: Same as the Old Russia. The presentation will focus upon the emergence of new structure of power in Russia, including the political elites around Putin and the economic elites, many of whom are Jewish. How much of a break with the past do these new elites represent? What kind of relationship do they augur with the United States?

Professor Weiler's first book, Human Rights in Russia, was published in 2004. second book is due out from the Cambridge Press in the fall of this year.

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 and, as usual, guests and visitors are welcome. call Bob Glass at 542-1426 with any questions.
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TRAVEL CLUB

Come join us in riding the rails (Amtrack's Empire Builder) across the Northern Plains on Tuesday, April 21at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Henry Castner's account reveals a unique history of railroad development in the US West amid the beautiful and fascinating landscapes of North Dakota, Montana and Glacier National Park. Some scenes reinforce the wisdom of our decisions to settle in NC not ND!
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FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA SAVE THE DATE

Fearrington Friends of Scandinavia will have their semi-annual get-together at The Gathering Place on Friday May 15th at 5:30 p.m.  See the May newsletter for further details or, for more information, call or email Aud Ackerman: 542-5822, audackATembarqmail.com.
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join us at the AM Book Club to discuss The Man in the White City by Eric Larson. We will meet on Wednesday April 15, 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 with questions.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

Come and help Arts & Crafts, Etc. celebrate the 25th anniversary of its founding on Monday, April 6, at 1:30p.m. at the Gathering Place. Several former presidents of the group from earlier years will share experiences of Arts & Crafts, Etc. and tell how the group has evolved through the years.

You still have time to sign up for our spring trip to Raleigh on Wednesday, April 29. This trip is open to all persons (including spouses) of the Fearrington and Galloway Ridge communities. After leaving from the Gathering Place, the bus will take you to Raleigh where you will spend the morning seeing both the Science and the History Museums and their special exhibits. After a three course lunch at Raleigh's noted Mint Restaurant, you will be taken on a docent-led tour via bus of historic Raleigh. Cost for the entire trip is only $45 per person. You must make your reservation with Duffy Holland at 542-6350 by April 6.For more information call Duffy (542-6350) or Nancy Baker at 545-9884.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to hear Professor Sarah Shields, Associate Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, speak on the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Focusing on Resolutions, when focus on the "Peace Process" fails. Dr. Shields earned her PhD at the University of Chicago. Her current research explores the creation of national identities in the Middle East between the two world wars. Her book, Mosul Before Iraq, analyzes the economy and society of nineteenth-century Mosul (currently in northern Iraq) and the region surrounding it. She has published in: International Journal of Middle East Studies; New Perspectives on Turkey, Journal of Social History, and Turkish Studies Association Bulletin. She teaches a broad survey of Islamic civilization, not restricted geographically to the Middle East, as well as topical courses on Middle East Women, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the modern Middle East. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, at the Gathering Place.
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB

There are big doings for our Club in April. On Saturday, April 4, we will be traveling to Montrose Gardens in Hillsborough for a tour of Nancy Goodwin’s woodland and sun gardens. Nancy ran Montrose Nursery for many years and was highly acclaimed for her plant-breeding activities. She will conduct the tour and we will stop for lunch in Hillsborough afterwards. The trip will cost $10 and is open to members only. Money, name and telephone number should be dropped off in the Garden Club mailbox or at Mimi Woehrel’s house, 294 Stoneview.  On Friday, April 24, the Club is taking a trip to Chatham Central High School where plants can be purchased.  We will be carpooling for both trips and we need volunteers to drive on both occasions.  Please contact Ken Talbot, 542-9986, if you are available to drive. If you have questions call Ruth Bierhoff at 533-0124.
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FIRE SAFETY LECTURE

From an early age we’re taught fire safety; however, as time passes, we tend to forget our earlier lessons and how quickly a fire can result in disaster and/or serious injury.  The North Carolina Fire Marshall’s office notes that there were 7,632 structural fires in our state in 2007 (the last year of complete data) and that 160 of those occurred in northern Chatham County.  In addition, 43% of those structures had no working smoke detector(s).  According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more people die each year from fire-related injuries than all natural disasters combined.

On Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, Fire Captain Ronald Page, a member of the North Chatham Fire Department, will give a 30-minute power-point presentation on fire safety. His lecture will be followed by a period for questions and answers.  Captain Page will discuss not only the importance of alarms but also the various types including carbon monoxide detectors.  He will have information about a program which includes free smoke alarms and free installation.  Captain Page will also cover safety efforts regarding fire extinguishers and propane gas grills.  Be sure to attend this informative meeting for the latest methods to protect two of our most valuable assets – our lives and our homes.

Doug McAllister, Security Committee
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DESTINATIONS FEARRINGTON

With our 2.2 miles of trails and 1.7 miles of gravel paths (not to mention all our roads and walks) there are many destinations that walkers already enjoy and ones that others might find attractive and inviting.  At two of these destinations have placed comfortable benches together with mailbox. There you are welcome to sit, enjoy, and reflect on the view and surroundings and the blessings of having such venues free for the walk!  In the mailbox you will find a bound diary and a pen with which you are invited to share, reflect and/or comment.  As the entries grow in number, we will have a record of our shared and varied experiences of living in Fearrington.  The two locations are:

at the top of the North Langdon Trail along side of the Bush Creek tributaries; and
along the Creekwood East Trail beside the creek about 170 yards of the “Y” bridge opposite Trundle Ridge.

If you enjoy this kind of activity, we might add other destinations for there are many delightful places away from the roads and houses of Fearrington.  If you want to nominate a place, talk to Henry Castner at 542-1602.
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LADIES GOLF LEAGUE

The  Fearrington Ladies Golf League has begun their season.  It is never too late to join and you can begin play at any time of the year.  If you’re interested in 9-hole play, contact Judi Fiorini at 533 6176. If you’re interested in 18-hole play, contact Pat Skiver at 533-6142.  Organized play at various golf courses for both leagues is on Tuesdays and there is unstructured pick-up play on Thursdays at Twin Lakes.
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FEARRINGTON GOLF CLUB

The Fearrington Golf Club season is in full swing with five leagues motoring on local courses far and near every Tuesday and Thursday, weather permitting.

New or Old-Time members who wish to join should call Larry Rochelle, Membership Chair, at 542-6202 for information. Have your estimated handicap ready so you can be placed in the proper league (A--AA--AAA for men, 18-hole or 9-hole for women). Dues for new members are $20.00 and for continuing members, $14.00.
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DO YOU OWN A DOG?

Please be a responsible dog owner and make sure that your dog is leashed at all times when walking with you.  It is also your responsibility to clean up after your dog and not discard the items under our beautiful plantings in any of the Village areas.  We all live together here - dogs and their owners included - please make sure that your dog has a good citizen for an owner!
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ADOPT- A- HIGHWAY

Fearrington Village residents meet at the Gathering Place the last Saturday of every month to pick-up litter on a two-mile stretch of 15-501 outside the Village. In the spring and summer we meet at 7:30 a.m., and in the winter we meet at 8:30 a.m. , gloves and vests, which are provided by the Department of Transportation, are distributed to all. To make it easier on your back, we also have a few grabbers provided by the FHA. The Fearrington Village residents who take part have a rewarding feeling when we see the results after a clean-up and we also enjoy getting some exercise in the process. We usually finish the work in under two hours. You can have your name added to the e-mail notification list by e-mailing andrewsbevATgmail.com. We would love to have you help us keep North Carolina Clean and Green.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.  (Please note the change in the date). The speaker will be Roland McReynolds, Executive Director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA). This group is geared to developing and supporting organic, sustainable agriculture in our area. Mr. McReynolds will speak about the organization, the upcoming Piedmont Farm Tour on April 25th and 26th, and  how CFSA can provide us with wonderful food. He is described as young, energetic and very entertaining!

The Vegetarian Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch, followed by a potluck dinner and a short program. You do not have to be a strict vegetarian to attend but dishes for the potluck dinner should contain no seafood, meat, fowl or gelatin. Eggs and dairy products are acceptable.  Please remember to bring your own place settings and any additional wine or drinks to go with the meal. Napkins and a bowl for soup would be appreciated. Please provide a card listing the ingredients in your dish and your name.  Guests are always welcome but should contact Sandy Gapin at 542-3076 prior to attending the meeting.
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EVENTS AT MCINTYRES

Friday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Dr. Bart Ehrman will read from and discuss his latest book, Jesus, Interrupted.

Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Joshua B. Howard will discuss his book Long, Obstinate and Bloody: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Sunday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Robert K. Brown will discuss Sonnets: A Mystery, which he was inspired to write while helping one of his daughters with a high school English assignment.

Thursday, April 9, at:00 p.m. Author Event: Michael Burlingame will read from his new book, Abraham Lincoln: A Life.

Friday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Pat Fortenberry will read from More Than Makeup: A Guide to Finding Strength and Leadership within You.

Saturday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Marianne Gingher will read from her new book, Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer’s Journey from Inklings to Ink.

Friday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m.  Author Event: Todd Johnson will read from and discuss The Sweet By and By.

Saturday, April 18, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Joanna Catherine Scott will share from her latest work Child Of The South as part of the 2009 Chatham County Community Read sponsored by McIntyre’s and the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library.

Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Hester Rumberg will read from Ten Degrees of Reckoning: A True Story of a Family’s Love and The Will To Survive.

Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. NC Poetry Society Reading McIntyre’s will host another event in a year-long series of monthly poetry readings featuring poets from the NC Poetry Society reading from and discussing selected works. This event will feature Michael Beadle, a performance poet, author, teacher, writer-in-residence, and award-winning journalist living in Canton, NC.

Saturday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Ann B. Ross will discuss Miss Julia Delivers The Goods!

Sunday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. Fearrington Author Event: Philip Morse & Carol Owen will discuss the creation of their children’s picture book, Gloria Mae, The Heroine of Dunkirk Harbor, which is based on a real life rescue on Lake Erie, New York.

Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. Film Screening in The Barn: Bending Space; George Rousse & The Durham Project  Join ChathamArts in The Barn for this documentary produced by Penelope Maunsell & Kenny Dalsheimer that captures the genius of French photographer and installation artist Georges Rousse and follows the artist and two hundred volunteers during a September 2006 public art residency in Durham. Admission is $5.

For further information please contact Sarah Matista at (919) 542-4000 ext. 270.
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THE FEARRINGTON FARMERS' MARKET OPENS

The Fearrington Farmers' Market begins its 19th season on Tuesday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. Discover great locally produced items including fruits and vegetables, salad greens, potted plants, fresh flowers, jams & jellies, honey, eggs, pastries, prepared meals and more! The Fearrington Farmers' Market is held every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. on the lawn beside the Real Estate Sales office in the Village Center. (April-Thanksgiving.)
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FEARRINGTON POETS

McIntyre’s Book Store will host members of the Poet’s Corner of Fearrington for a poetry reading on April 15 at 3:00 p.m.  This offshoot of the Fearrington Writers’ Group, is in its fourth year and meets the third Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. in the Players Room at Galloway Ridge.  The group relies on ten regular members who, since its inception, have written over 500 poems and also published a 2006 anthology of forty poems called Beautiful Spirit.  Many members have had individual poems published in state and national publications while two or three have individual volumes to their credit.  The group has begun a monthly newsletter, Poeticals, which is available to members and anyone interested via their email address.

April is National Poetry Month and the readings combine the effort of our local poets to master the form and, at the same time, celebrate National Poetry Month by underlining the fact that poetry is flourishing in Fearrington!

This should be a great afternoon of good poetry written and read by your Neighbors!
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AN ITALIAN CLUB, PERHAPS?

There are many cultural groups, interest groups and nationality groups in Fearrington. Several of us thought -- why not an Italian Club? This group would be open to those of Italian heritage, Italophiles and those who just love and travel Italy.  This would not be a super structured club involving monthly meetings, etc. Our idea is to meet 2 to 3 times a year and possibly have speakers and/or films, and in the true Italian fashion, food and lots of socializing. Friday, May 8, at the Gathering Place, at 6:30 p.m. we will start with a cocktail hour followed by a fabulous Italian potluck dinner and a brief 15-minute meeting. We would like to hear from those interested in attending and those who are interested in helping with organizational details. Each guest will be asked to bring an Italian dish, utensils and additional wine or drinks to go with the meal. Each guest will pay $5 to defray the costs of beverages, paper goods, etc. In any event, please call us prior to the meeting so we can be sure we have the appropriate combination of foods.

Please contact Carol Genovese via email: cgenoveseATembarqmail.com or 545-5555, or Gloria Myers at lmyers30ATnc.rr.com or 542-3462.
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YOUR MONEY-SAVING COMPUTER

Louise Masurat, Galloway Ridge resident will conduct a demonstration course with an examination of basic online navigation and safety issues and show you how to maximize your web-surfing time.  The course will be offered for six Wednesdays, April 29 through June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Galloway Ridge, and the fee will be $40.  The course is sponsored by Osher LIfelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke and is limited to 60 people. For registration information go to: www.learnmore.duke.edu/olli/courses/membership.asp.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

CORA FOOD PANTRY MEETS INCREASED DEMANDS

Although CORA’s operations are continuing at a pace far greater than this time last year, we have been able to help everyone asking for emergency food when they need it. 

As of February 28, CORA has served 2,619 families comprising 9,800 individuals since July 1, 2008. That’s nearly 50% ahead of this time last year.

Although the dramatic increase in demand has severely stressed our resources, CORA has been able to give complete weekly rations of emergency food for every family which has come to us. There is no restriction on how many times a family can receive food in one month but we encourage food recipients to spread their support over a longer period of time.

CORA provides food up to four times in a 12-month period.  It has been CORA’s long-standing objective to offer “emergency,” not ongoing, food support.  At the present time CORA is providing upwards of two tons of food a week to families in need.

Fearrington and Galloway residents are an important and ongoing part of CORA’s support base.  On behalf of all those who depend on CORA, Thank You!

Marci Whittaker, Executive Director
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SHARED LEARNING

Louis A. Perez, Jr., J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor of History at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, will speak on Friday, April 24, 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.

The title of Professor Perez' presentation will be Thinking About Cuba. This talk will encompass Cuba's past, present and future and is particularly pertinent given the Obama Administration's stated intention to alter significantly America's sanction regime that has been applied throughout the Castro era.

Professor Perez' principal area of interest is the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. most recent publication is To Die in Cuba: and Society (2005).

This lecture is free and open to the public. further information call Bob Glass at 542-1426.
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NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS NEED YOU!!

The NC Department of Public Instruction recently established a policy that all high school seniors must complete a Graduation Project to receive their diploma.  One of the criteria requires that each student partner with a “mentor” who is an expert in the field of the student’s choice of topic.  Examples of topics include (but are not limited to) carpentry, culinary arts, marine biology, photography, architecture, medicine, horticulture, health care, education, construction, interior design, agriculture, woodworking, graphic design and the list goes on.  Mentors will meet with students and provide guidance, support and offer suggestions to students as they complete their project.  Mentors are needed beginning in the fall of 2009. 

Fearrington Village has many talented residents who possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise.  Northwood High needs over 200 mentors for their 2010 senior class.  Please join us in helping our local students meet this goal by attending an informational session with Northwood High School representatives on Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER AT UNC HEALTH CARE!

Expand your horizons while providing community service as a UNC Health Care volunteer! Many volunteer positions are available in the hospitals: greet families at the concierge desk, assist in the new cancer center, serve as a link between ICU and families in waiting rooms, support families in the emergency department, sell items in the Cranberry Gift Shop or choose from more than seventy other interesting volunteer jobs.

You are invited to attend an information session to learn about volunteering and what opportunities are available. The session will be Thursday, April 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at UNC Women’s Hospital, Conference Room #4. RSVP to Suzanne Davis, Volunteer Services at 966-0313 if you plan to attend. 
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ANNUAL LOBSTER SALE FUNDRAISER

Crustacean Call from Chatham County Together!  Make plans now for a special lobster dinner or party and pick up your preordered lobster Saturday, May 2, between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Choose a lobster pickup location in Chatham County from the order form.  One and one-third pound lobsters, cooked are $17; live are $15. CCT! is taking orders April 1-28. We will be at the Fearrington Farmer’s Market April 7, 14, 21, & 28 to pass out or receive order forms. All orders must be postmarked April 25. To place an order or obtain additional information go to 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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AAUW MEETING

AAUW is sponsoring a panel of three Afghan students studying at Meredith College April 18, at 10:00 a.m.  They will talk about women and education in Afghanistan during the Taliban regime and afterwards. The three women, Sharifa Rahmani (Herat, Afghanistan), Khatera Merkhel (Kabul, Afghanistan) and Benafsha Noori (Kabul, Afghanistan) plan, after completion of their studies, to return to Afghanistan to help their country. In addition, an American woman from Arkansas, Alicia Baucom, will also be there. It is because of Alicia Baucom that these Afghan women are here. After 9/11 Alicia wanted to do something for the women of Afghanistan, so she went to college and then became involved with the IEAW (Initiative to Educate Afghan Women) and later became the coordinator of IEAW at Meredith. Alicia wrote me that "born and raised in rural Arkansas, I understand how barriers to education exist so easily."

The event will be held at the Binkley Baptist Church, in Chapel Hill, starting at 9:30 a.m., before the panel which begins at 10:00 a.m. 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. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
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CONGRESSMAN PRICE TO ADDRESS UN ASSOCIATION

The United Nations Association West Triangle Chapter is pleased to announce that our speaker for our Lunch and Learn meeting on April 15 will be Congressman David Price, Representative for the Fourth Congressional District of North Carolina. His subject will be "Challenges and Opportunities Around the Globe: A Congressional Update."

A senior member of the House of Representatives, Congressman Price currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and Chairs the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. He also serves on Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior and Environment and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and as a Democratic Assistant Whip.

Representative Price is one of Congress’s leaders on foreign policy, including chair of the House Democracy Assistance Commission, and is active in efforts to negotiate a just peace in the Middle East.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 15 between Noon and 2 pm at Carolina Meadows.  Reservations should be made by check for $17.00 to UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter and sent to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Deadline is Friday, April 11.
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CHATHAM HABITAT  

Chatham Habitat plans to enclose three Pittsboro, Chatham Oaks homes in a two-week blitz beginning April 20.  A blitz requires many volunteers to enclose the homes and provides advantages for both volunteers and owners.

There are many tasks and good Habitat supervision so volunteers can choose what they are familiar with or select tasks they would like to learn about by doing.  Many Fearrington residents will be working together on-site, making for a fun workday with group lunches and carpooling possibilities. 

For homeowners, the blitz accelerates progress so their dream of home ownership can be a reality sooner. Once homes are enclosed, interior work can continue without weather delays.

The blitz will be Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, and Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1.

Volunteers are encouraged to work as many days as they can though even one day would help.  If you are interested, please contact Eric or Fran Chetwynd at 545-0437 or the email address: eric.chetwynd ATyahoo.com; fran.chetwyndATgmail.com with your contact information and prospective availability.  The deadline is April 15 for us to forward volunteer names to Chatham Habitat. 
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FEARRINGTON CARES

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

EMERGENCY HOME ACCESS

If a fire or ambulance team is called to one of our homes and we are unable to open the door, there can be a delay while the team looks for a way to enter. Through our local fire department a resident can purchase a special box which is attached to the house near the front door. The box contains a key to the door which the fire or ambulance responder will open using a special master key. These master keys are carefully controlled and stored in sealed envelopes in the emergency vehicles.

Anyone interested in purchasing a box can make application through Captain Ronnie Page at the North Chatham Fire department, just across from the entrance to Fearrington. The boxes cost approximately $150 which does not include the cost of installation.
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FOR FC VOLUNTEERS

Meetings for all Fearrington Cares volunteer drivers and handypersons will be held on April 23 at the Gathering Place. Drivers meet at 9:00 a.m. and handypersons meet at 10:00 a.m.  These meeting are being held to ensure that all volunteers are aware of Fearrington Cares board policy decisions, to review volunteer processes and procedures and to discuss changes which might be needed.
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WELCOME TO JENNIFER BLAND

Fearrington Cares welcomes Jennifer Bland, RN, a UNC student nurse, who joins us during April for her Community Health clinical experience.  Jennifer, who is working toward her BS in Nursing, has her diploma in nursing and is currently employed at Duke in a step-down Neurosurgery unit.  She will be presenting a seminar entitled Stroke Recognition, Treatment and Prevention on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gathering Place. 
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR
(These take place in the Fearrington Cares Office unless otherwise stated.)

Blood Pressure Clinic: Every Wednesday, 10am – Noon

Grief Support Group: Every third Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 11:30a.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group: Wednesdays, April 8 and 22, 11:00 a.m.

Brain Injury Support Group: Thursdays, April 9 and 23, 10:00 a.m.

Caregiver’s (Brain Injury Spouse’s) Support Group: Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Location alternates between Fearrington Cares and Gathering Place

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

Foot Clinic: Tuesday, April 14, 1-5:00 p.m., You must have an appointment – call 542-6877.

Strength and Balance Class: Monday and Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. through May 6. You must be a class member to attend.

Stroke Recognition, Treatment and Prevention: Tuesday, April 7, 10:00 a.m., Gathering Place

GreySheeters Anonymous: April 4 and April 18 at 10:30 am.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS

An orientation meeting was held for the first group of enthusiastic Fearrington Friends volunteers. They will provide liaisons to residents who may be isolated or otherwise in need of extra services. Additional volunteers are welcome, especially including a few males in the mix. If you know residents who might benefit from phone calls, personal visits or help in navigating the services of Fearrington Cares and other resources, please have them contact us at 542-6877. A Fearrington friend can do that!
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COURSE FOR CAREGIVERS

A Powerful Tools for Caregivers course will be given on six consecutive Mondays beginning May 4. a caregiver can take a heavy toll on one’s own well being and this well-established course has proven invaluable to many persons in that situation. Call the office at 542-6877 to sign up and let us know if you will need someone to take care of the person requiring your care while you attend.
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CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITIES

While you may prefer to remain in your own home indefinitely, have you thought about what you would do if that is no longer possible due to medical concerns or frailty? 

Thursday, April 23, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place there will be a seminar on Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s).

Angel Dennison, Executive Director of the Chatham County Council on Aging, will provide an overview and general information about CCRC’s.  Representatives of several CCRC’s also will be available for you to speak with individually.
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AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

The New and Improved AARP Defensive Driving Course will be offered again on Friday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.  Note:  just one day!  The cost will be $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.  Checks should be made out to AARP with your membership number on the memo.  To register for the class, call Fearrington Cares at 542-6877
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SUMMARY OF FHA OPEN MEETING HELD MARCH 3

In view of the recent re-evaluation of property value in the Village, Peter Thomas, the FHA President, invited Tina Stone of the Chatham County Tax Office to explain the re-evaluation process.  More than 130 residents attended the meeting during which Ms. Stone described how her office re-evaluates property. In Chatham County this is done every four years and the current evaluations covered the period from January of 2005 to December of 2008 and did not reflect the market downturn which was the point of many questions asked by residents.  She also noted that those residents who had filed appeals would have a response by her office.  Residents can view their property cards as well as information about neighborhood sales by accessing the tax office online site.

The FHA, through a proclamation, recognized the many volunteer services of Barry Reece to the Village.  Peter Thomas noted that, as of April 1, 2009, there will be a new management group, CAMS, responsible for assisting FHA in its various roles.  There would be an on-site person three hours a day, five days a week in the FHA Business Office.

Covenants still represent a significant issue for FHA and Ken Talbot and Harriet McGraw spent time detailing the Policy and Procedures which were approved last year and which are now in agreement with North Carolina law. Information about covenant compliance and the need for appropriate application for changes appear on pages 5-7 of the new Directory.

Following the development of new paths and trails, a project is underway to reach a goal of 25K miles to be walked over the next several months by Fearrington residents.  A packet with a trail and path map, log books and a pedometer are available through the FHA office and Fearrington Cares.

A resident expressed concern about dog walkers who are not picking up after their dogs and properly disposing of the waste.  In addition, John Hammond called attention to the fact that residents can make a $3.00 allocation on their state tax form to create a neutral fund for the election of judges. Ray Andrews indicated that at a recent exercise, CERT volunteers practiced appropriate actions in case of an emergency in the Village.

The next open meeting will take place on May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Leonard Kreisman, Secretary
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAllister will edit the April  issue. The deadline is  Sunday, March 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Wally Hill, Barbara Harris, Carol Kurtz, Marybeth Hauck, Linda Lang,  David Hess, Faye Van Oyen
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

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

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

There are two ways to submit items:

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

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

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

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