FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

ANNUAL MEETING OF FEARINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

The Annual meeting of the Fearrington Homeowners Association will be held on November 15, 2009 in The Barn. The business meeting begins at 6:00 P.M. following a social hour which starts at 5:00 P.M. For sample ballot click here and for biographical information of candidates click here..
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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE

Bob Strowd is grooming selected Belties in preparation for the fall shows. The NC State Fair will be held in Raleigh, October 15-25 (Belties on 20th) and the North American International Livestock Exposition will be November 7-20 (Belties on 17th & 18th) in Louisville, KY. Our Belties love to bring home trophies and ribbons and Fearrington is known for our fine breeding of Belted Galloway cattle. Be on watch for the late fall calving.

Donkey facts: Jasper, who was born here, enjoys the front pastures; his mother, Mary Alice, the Weathersfield pasture. They are here to enjoy and also to protect our cattle.

Donkeys bred to donkeys produce donkeys. A male donkey (Jack) bred to a female horse produces a Mule. A male horse (stallion) bred to a female donkey (jenny) produces a Hinny. Hinnies are rarer than mules and all are grouped together as Mules. Whether male or female, all mules are sterile and there is no reliable way to tell the difference between a Hinnie and a Mule. While a horse carries a foal for 11 months, a donkey carries her foal for 12 months.

If you have any questions about our farm animals email Sue Clark at susuncATnc.rr.com.
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UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN BEGINS

In a few days, residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge will receive this years initial appeal for the United Way of Chatham County. Our two communities share a tradition of supporting the county's United Way and its efforts to extend a lending hand to those in need within Chatham County. Through the years, programs offered by the 22 agencies in our county have not only provided basic necessities to thousands but also have sought to provide means by which the less fortunate can pursue self-improvement.

This years goal for our two communities is $110,000. To be successful, the campaign needs your participation. Its easy to dismiss the need by assuming that there will be sufficient numbers of neighbors who will participate in the campaign. However, each contribution is important, regardless of the amount.

Please review the materials in your pledge packet and pledge what you can afford. For those who work and participate in your company's campaign, you can designate your contribution be sent to Chatham County and/or to any of the 22 agencies which the United Way of Chatham County supports. A recently completed Needs Assessment Survey will ensure that your pledge is directed in the most effective manner, where the need is the greatest.
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CHATHAM HABITAT CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS

Now that the weather is gorgeous again, how about getting outside and helping Chatham Habitat build safe and affordable homes for folks in Chatham County? Even those without any experience can help out on construction; all needed tools and training are provided. Fearrington men and women work frequently on construction and would love to have you join them.

Or if youd rather be inside, the Habitat Home Stores are always looking for more volunteers to help there, as well. Its a great way to be an active member of the community and to meet others from Fearrington, since the majority of Home Store volunteers live in Fearrington. Again, no experience is necessary.

Have questions or ready to sign-up? Just contact villagers Linda Lang at 545-0024 or Bob Willson at 545-0481 and they'll gladly fill you in. Please help us to support Chatham Habitat to provide good homes for those in need.
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SALVATION ARMY SEEKS BELL RINGERS

For many years now, Fearrington residents have rung the bell for the Salvation Army at Lowes Food Store in Cole Park Plaza.Its time to sign up again for this holiday season.We will be ringing the bell from November 23 to December 24. The money collected in Chatham County stays in Chatham County.

The Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance, which includes critical help with utilities, heat care, clothing, medicine, rent and emergency housing for the poor, as well as food.They also provide disaster services for victims of fires, floods, etc. which include housing, clothing, household items, and food. Last year, they served approximately 959 individuals (not including Christmas service).

The Salvation Army supplied emergency rent and housing, utility payments, prescription aid or clothing assistance to some 640 needy individuals in Chatham County in the last year. They provided food assistance to some 450 individuals and disaster relief to 5 families.

Please call Raoul Leuteritz at 545-9519 or Bob Holton at 545-0810 to sign up to ring the bell for Salvation Army. The shifts are one hour and a half.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

CAROLINA CLUB

The Fearrington Village Carolina Club will gather for their 7th annual Oktoberfest celebration on Tuesday, October 6, at 4:00 p.m. on the upper lawnthe Swim & Croquet Club. All UNC alumni, faculty and staff are welcome and the cost is $15 per person. If you have any questions concerning this gathering or our club, please contact Liz Swaringen at 545-9460 or Philip Cree at 545-9794.
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BENCH DONATION

A new bench has been installed along the Millcroft Trail. Thanks to Craig and Glenna Heckert who donated this bench (Bradford Place Memorial Bench) in memory of their many neighbors and friends. The Heckerts selected a location where walkers can rest after the steep incline on the trail known as the huff and puff.

There is one more bench available for a donation of $200 which covers the cost of the bench, a concrete pad with wooden frame and installation. Please contact Carol Kurtz at 542-3582 if you are interested.
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BUSH CREEK RESIDENTS SAVE THE DATE!!!

Bush Creek Holiday Gala will be Sunday, December 13, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Your invitation and more information will follow.Contact Pam Stewart at 338 -2484 if you have questions.
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PLEASE NOTE: NEW POLICY FOR THE CALENDAR PAGE

Please note that, beginning with this issue of the newsletter, any group wanting to be listed on the calendar page will need to submit that information each month by the deadline date (the 15th). Information not received monthly will not be included. This policy has been adopted by the Communications Committee of the FHA.
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HALLOWEEN FUN IN THE VILLAGE

Friday, October 30 is Kids Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. featuring live music and Belties in the Village Center. Saturday night, October 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. stroll the Village and enjoy the spectacular pumpkins that have been intricately carved by Fearringtons garderners and chefs.

The shops will be open until 8:00 p.m. both nights and The Old Granary Restaurant will serve family-style dinner on Friday night. Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) will be accepting canned food donations at McIntyres both nights.
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MUSIC IN THE AIR (MITA) presents Gilbert and Sullivan and Broadway

The famous Durham Savoyards will once again present the Music in the Air at Fearrington (MITA) final concert of the year. Come to the Gathering Place on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an afternoon of Gilbert and Sullivan songs and Broadway favorites. We are sure to hear tunes from "The Mikado" which is their show for this year, and selections from "Yeomen of The Guard", "Trial By Jury", and "The Pirates of Penzance." Broadway selections will include music from "My Fair Lady", "Funny Girl", "Cabaret", "Carousel", "Porgy and Bess" and "The Music Man". The Savoyards music director-Alan Riley-Jones, will be conducting and Samuel J. Hammond will accompany. So mark your calendars and enjoy some light opera and Broadway right here in the village. As is our custom, performers will be rewarded through a passing of the hat and, of course, our thunderous applause.
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join the AM Book Club to discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett. We will meet on Wednesday, October 21,at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyres Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Jane Ross at 542-3210 if you have any questions.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS.

Outsourced, a 2006, 103 minute romantic comedy, on Thursday October 1, 7:00 p.m., in The Gathering Place. Were familiar with the issue of service people in a foreign country who take our catalog orders or try to solve our technical problems. Whats going on in those countries and with those service people? By combining insight and humor Outsourced will take us to India for a look at their world as an American manager tries to indoctrinate Indian employees to the American way.

Ronnie Coleshill will expand on issues in the film from her experience at the American Embassy where she supervised 250 Indian employees who came from all walks of life. Ronnie lived and worked in New Delhi from 1995 through1998 and traveled extensively throughout India with her husband Walter. They fell thoroughly in love with India and the Indians themselves.
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GARDEN CLUB

Our October meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 3:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place.So you can put down the rakes and the leaf blowers because Al Cooke, our favorite Chatham County Extension Agent, will be here to speak about preparing our gardens now for the 2010 spring season. He will key in on fertilization and pruning tips for a great garden next year. Hopefully everyone has seen the September Clippings issue online at the FHA website which had the 2009-10 programs for the year.

Our dues are $16 per person, $25 per couple for a yearly membership and $5 for a guest. Please pay your dues promptly so we can continue to have great speakers. A check makes our meeting start faster. Check out the October Clippings issue for the latest information of upcoming events.Please join us.
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OPERA CLUB EVENT

The Fearrington Opera Club will host soprano Andrea Edith Moore and pianist Deborah Hollis at Galloway Ridge on Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. Andrea teaches voice at UNC and has also launched an exciting singing.particulars, see her website: andreaedithmoore.com Our artists' program will focus on eastern European operas, and Andrea has promised to sing, among other things, the gorgeous Song to the Moon from Dvorak's Rusalka. Andrea's voice and her interesting program are not to be missed. All Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents are invited so spread the word.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS

All Fearrington artists, professional and amateur, are invited to join Paletters and have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the popular annual Paletters exhibit planned for April, 2010. This will be a showcase of artwork produced by Fearrington artists. Fearrington is home to many talented artists and Paletteers hopes this could be the first of many exhibits to display the vast variety of artwork being produced in the Village.

Artists are invited to join Paletteers on Tuesday afternoons in the Art Room at Galloway Ridge from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Cantact: Marijane Whiteman at 542-5645 or Carolyn Davenport at 542-2861 if you have any questions.
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FEARRINGTON RAILROAD CLUB

The next gathering of the Fearrington Railroad Club will be held Wednesday, October 14, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. All Fearringtonians and non-villagers interested in railroads and trains are invited to meet at my home at 880 Millcroft Close in the village. Please bring any item of railroadiana (book, magazine, timetables, photos, model, etc.) or a story of a recent railroad experience that can be shared with other attendees. For additional information please contact Gary Carlson via e-mail at shortlineoneATearthlink.net or by phone at 542-2022.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Upcoming events for members include: round robin Tournament November 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Tennis Club (rain date November 15). For information call Jack Ryder at 542-2692; the FTA Annual Banquet November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Galloway Ridge. For information call Andi Dickson at 542-0205. Meanwhile, we hope to see you on the courts Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for the weekly mixed doubles. All levels are welcome.

If you are thinking of joining the FTA call Stan Duberman at 542-0713.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS OF SCANDINAVIA

Scandinavians and lovers of Scandinavia, large and small, old and young, are all invited to our fall event to be held on Friday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. You will not want to miss the delicious food, the warm camaraderie or the secrets buried in Trolls and Their Habitats! Our program, presented by Jean Hjelle, is sure to interest, entice and amuse. For only $5 per person and a covered dish you can enjoy it all. We encourage you to bring your favorite Scandinavian dish to share. Soft drinks, coffee and tea provided; BYOB.

Please call Laura Jensen, 545-9607, or email: ljconsultantsATembarqmail.com by October 26 to make your reservation and to let us know what your food contribution will be. We look forward to seeing you VELKOMMEN!
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ITALIAN CULTURAL CLUB

The next meeting of the Italian Cultural Club will be held on Sunday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All are welcome. This Club is open to those of Italian heritage, Italophiles and those who love and travel Italy. The evening will begin with a Prosecco tasting and a range of hors d;'oeuvres followed by a fabulous Italian potluck dinner and a Lemoncello tasting.

Please contact Carol Genovese at cgenoveseATembarqmail.com or at 545-5555 to check if space is still available.

Each guest is asked to bring an Italian dish (appetizer,entree,, pasta dessert), a serving spoon, place setting and utensils and additional wine or drinks to go with the meal. The cost is $5 per person and must be paid in advance. is no admission at the door.

We are pleased to announce that Cale LaSalata, Teaching Fellow, UNC Department of Romance Languages (Italian), will present a program on Italian Emigration (1880-1920). We look forward to seeing you.
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CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

You are invited to join Fearrington neighbors for the Casual Dinner Circles Harvest Dinner at Home on Saturday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. The cuisine will have an Oktoberfest theme and will include such treats as homemade pretzels, sauerbraten, potato dumplings and more, with suggested wine pairings to complete the meal.

Diners will gather in different homes in groups of eight, ten or twelve, depending on the number of guests a host can accommodate. Location and recipe assignments will be sent out a couple of weeks in advance of the dinner. Hosts will prepare a dish and provide wine and coffee. All costs for wine and ingredients will be tallied at the end of the meal and shared equally among attendees.

Open to all couples and singles living in Fearrington, these dinners provide wonderful opportunities to meet new neighbors and catch up with others in a friendly, casual setting.

Please contact Linda Nelson at 545-9116 or at lnelson1144ATnc.rr.com by October 26 if you would like to participate. Host volunteers are always welcome.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Join us Wednesday, October 14, for a virtual tour of farms throughout Chatham County. Our speaker is Debbie Roos, the award-winning Chatham County Extension Agent who runs, among other things, the countys Growing Small Farms Program. She will share with us how our local, sustainable, organic farmers increase their yields, sell their crops and care for the land.

Attendees are invited to be localvores* for the evening and bring a potluck dish made with locally grown ingredients. If you can, also bring a list of the farms you supported in making your dish.

Guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings, callMorlan at 545-0373 ifwish to attend. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. 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 meals are vegetarian and contain no meat, fowl, seafood or gelatin. Annual dues are $10 payable to Maggie Gaudet.is no fee for the meeting. Remember to bring place settings and your beverage of choice.

*Localvores: People who eat food grown or produced locally or within a certain radius.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

Join us for Fearrington Village: An Inside View on Wednesday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Our speaker, R.B. Fitch, builder and developer of Fearrington Village, began a more than 30-year adventure when he and his late wife, Jenny, purchased a 640-acre dairy farm that had been in the Fearrington family for generations. He has created a community with a small-town, neighborly atmosphere which attracts newcomers from all over the nation. R.B. will share his unique insider view of the past, present, and future of the Village we call home! Meet and greet begins at 2:30 p.m.

Book, Bake and Boutique Sale:Nicholson, 642-0018, is accepting items during October. Call ahead to arrange a drop-off time.

Attention New Residents: The Women of Fearrington Welcome Committee hosts "Welcome Coffees" for new residents. The .next coffee is Monday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at 668 Spindlewood. Please RSVP to Gretchen Redden at 545-0407 or grsgsrATme.com.

Storytime: The WOF Story Time Project is gearing up for the ninth year of reading to pre-school children of low-income families in Chatham County. New readers, both women and men, are welcome to join this worthwhile project. Call Sue Fish at 542 6772 for information.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

Over the summer, Fearrington has had many newcomers move here and we welcome you all. We hope some of you are bridge players and encourage all who are interested in Duplicate Bridge to come and visit us on Wednesdays at the Gathering Place at 1:00 p.m. The only Wednesday we do not play is the3rd Wednesday of every month. We are a good- sized group of about 30-plus; we have a director and a sanctioned game. We look forward to seeing you .If you need a partner call Joan Angevine at 642-0042 or Lilyan Levine at 545-0303.
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TRAVEL CLUB

Fleeing the Huns led to solving problems of building a city in shallow water and produced a unique product, Venice a community built on pilings and one which became a world trading power. But the glory days are over and Venice is slipping back into its lagoon. At 7:30 Wednesday evening, October 21, at the Gathering Place, Henry Castner shares some evidence of its experience as both a living museum and a dying city from his visit there last May.
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NON-FICTION READERS WELCOME

Fearrington readers are welcome to join a non-fiction book group that meets the third Wednesday of each month. On Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. we will meet at the home of Judy Butt, 112 Stone Edge, and discuss Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown by Paul Theroux.. Our group reads books which help us understand the modern world, especially contemporary science, culture, bio/autobiography and the environment. We are interested in well-researched books written by experts in their field. If you have questions and/or would like to join the group, call Dorothy Birnham at 542-4046.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club is pleased to invite all the residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to its October 27 meeting at the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m. The program will be totally on Chatham County and will cover its political landscape in the 2008 election cycle, political challenges and issues in the 2010 election cycle, and an update on commercial development from Fearrington to Orange County line.John Hammond will review the political landscape of the county through the lens of the 2008 Presidential and Gubernatorial election data.County Commissioner Sally Kost will survey the issues and political challenges posed in the 2010 election cycle and discuss the need for redistricting when the census data becomes available in 2011. Bill Sommers will review the status of commercial developments between Fearrington Village and the Orange County line and how these developments will impact on the quality of life of Village residents.At our September meeting you learned about fifty years of North Carolina politics and in October you can refresh your understanding of recent political events and other issues important to Chatham County in the coming critical 2010 election cycle.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

Due to the overwhelming turnout at Senator Burrs meeting September 3 at the Barn, we have decided to satisfy the desire to restart the Republican Club. Our first meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at the Gathering Place. We are honored to have Brian Bock, the Chatham County Republican Party Chairman, and Frank Roche, GOP Candidate for US Congress, NC 4th District, to be our speakers. EVERYONE is cordially invited. Please bring your concerns and questions, as well as encouragement, to the meeting.
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GREAT DECISIONS

It's about time we updated what we know and understand about East Asia. Great Decisions is pleased to present an opportunity to learn more about this UN sub-region of Eastern Asia. This area of the world includes 22 percent of all the people in the world, twice the population of Europe. We need to understand China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Mongolia as this area rises in economic and cultural significance.

Professor Louisa Kilgroe, PhD in History from UNC currently teaches at North Carolina State University. She has presented a paper as part of the Great Decisions program on China and India and another on the Impact of China's Economic Development on Chinese Society and Culture. Professor Kilgroe will speak at the Gathering Place on Thursday, October 8, at 1:30 p.m. Our meetings are free and open to Fearrington folk and friends. Bring your questions and your friends to this informative and thought-provoking presentation. If you have any questions call Caroline Talbot at 542-9986 or email atkctalboyATaol.com.
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BIBLE LECTURE SERIES BEGINS

On Monday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. James Mickey Efird, Duke Universitys Emeritus Professor of Biblical Interpretation, will return to the Gathering Place to speak on the Gospel according to John. Written at two levels one literal and the other aiming at a deeper understanding Johns Gospel describes Jesus as the creative and revelatory Word of God. Come learn more about Johns insights into the life of Christ, many of them not included in the three Synoptic Gospels.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for October 5th, 12th, and 19th All four will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last ninety minutes. Mark your calendars and get ready to gain new insights into the life of Christ from this important book, which offers its own unique portrait of Jesus.

All Village and Galloway Ridge residents are welcome to attend the Fearrington Bible Lecture Series free of charge. Please bring a friend.
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HAVURAH

On October 13 at 8:00 p.m. Yaron Shemer, an Assistant Professor of Modern Hebrew & Israeli Culture at UNC-Chapel Hill, will address the Fearrington Havurah. The subject of his talk will be Israeli Cinema and Culture. Professor Shemer received his BFA in Film/TV at Tel Aviv University, and both his MA and PhD at the University of Texas-Austin in Radio-Television-Film.

Among his past projects are a documentary on the aftermath of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accord, entitled The Road to Peace: Israelis and Palestinians, and another exploring the remnants of Polish Jewry, entitled Pilgrimage and Remembrance: Jews in Poland. Perhaps his most intriguing current area of interest is terrorism in Middle Eastern cinema.

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 p.m. As usual, guests and visitors are welcome. Please call Bob Glass at 542-1426 with any questions.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES FAIR Galloway Ridge

The general public is invited to a Volunteer Services Fair to be held on Monday, October 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at Galloway Ridge. Residents at Galloway Ridge will have the opportunity to volunteer for in-house activities and for participation with other service groups in the community. The public is also welcome to attend the Fair to meet with community organizations which need their help.

Various community groups who need volunteers such as CORA, Habitat for Humanity, UNC Hospice, Chatham County Together, United Way of Chatham County and the Chatham County Literacy Council have been invited to participate. Each group will have a display table with a person present to answer questions and to sign up interested volunteers.

The Great Hall is the area leading to the Dining Area from the front entrance at Galloway Ridge. There is guest parking at the front of the main building.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS

On Monday, October 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, the Arts & Crafts group will feature Seagrove potter Phil Morgan who will talk about his famous crystalline glazed pottery, using an ancient and rare porcelain glazing which leaves beautiful patterns on his pieces. His work has been featured in national publications, presidential collections and museums around the world.

You don't have to be an artist or crafter to join Arts & Crafts - just have an appreciation for art in all its forms. Membership is only $15.00, payable by CHECK ONLY to Arts & Crafts, Etc. Please include your telephone number and email address on the check and pay at the door or drop the check in the Arts & Crafts box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk. It's that easy! Come share the fun, the demonstrations, the camaraderie, and some refreshments. Oh, and don't forget the raffle to raise grant money. We hope to see you there.
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EVENTS AT MCINTYRES

Thursday, October 1 from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Literary Open Mic Night.

Everyone with pen in hand - poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, personal recollections and commentary - all are welcome. Listeners are always needed, even critics! Call Pete at McIntyre's at 542-3030 for details or to sign up.

Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Community Read Event: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Poet George Moses Horton

For 2009, the Community Read is focusing on the theme Exploring Our Shared Racial History. Community Read Programs are co-sponsored by The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library, Inc. and McIntyres Books; they are free and open to the public. You are invited to the Fearrington Barn to participate in the concluding program in the series: presentations on the life and work of the Historic Piedmont Poet Laureate George Moses Horton; his legacy, and on its wider context, African-American history in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Friday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Brian Ray who comes to discuss his award-winning first novel, Through The Pale Door.

Saturday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Jill McCorkle, one of our favorite authors and a master of the short story will speak about her first collection in eight years, Going Away Shoes.

Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. NC Poetry Society Reading: Rhett Iseman Trull won the Anhinga Prize for Poetry for her first book, The Real Warnings. Grey Brown is the author of Staying In, winner of the 1992 North Carolina Writers' Network Poetry Chapbook

Saturday, October 24, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: The Deadly Divas - Female Mystery Writers - a group of female mystery writers who will visit to discuss their works. The writers are:

Marcia Talley, the Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of Without a Grave and seven previous novels featuring survivor and sleuth, Hannah Ives.

Elizabeth Lynn Casey writes the brand new Southern Sewing Circle mystery series featuring Tori Sinclair. Sew Deadly, the debut title in this new series, offers a cast of characters as adept at gossip and shenanigans as they are at sewing.

Denise Swanson is the nationally bestselling author of the Scumble River mystery series. She writes from personal life experiences. Her books have been nominated for the Agatha, Mary Higgins Clark, RT and Daphne du Maurier Awards. Her current book is Murder of a Royal Pain.

Heather Webber grew up in Boston and as a young mother she tried her hand at writing novels and hasnt look back. She is currently at work on her next series which debuts with Lucy Valentine, a novel, in February, 2010.

Sara Rosett, after ten moves as a military spouse, decided to put those experiences to good use a background for her mystery series featuring military spouse Ellie Avery. The first book in the series, Moving is Murder, was a Readers Choice Award Nominee in 2007 and received a Distinguished Honor Award from the Military Writers Society of America.

Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. Author Event: Ambassador Ronald Neumann (Ret.) president of the American Academy of Diplomacy, will read from The Other War: Winning and Losing in Afghanistan

Friday, October 30, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Holly Goddard Jones comes to read from Girl Trouble, a Harper Perennial paperback original and Rona Jaffe Award winner.

Saturday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Nancy Henderson-James will read from At Home Abroad: An American Girl in Africa, a memoir of growing up in colonial Angola.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

AAUW

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Saturday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. The meeting will take place at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, off Martin Luther King Blvd.

The presentation by Jenn Frye will begin at 10:00 a.m. Ms. Frye will discuss Election Reform and Political Representation in North Carolina. For those who need a ride please contact Robin Bowyer at 542-4891 or Jean Green at 545-0941. This event is open to the public and there is no charge.
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SHARED LEARNING

James D. Cox, Brainerd Currie Professor of Law at Duke University, will speak on Friday, October 23 at 11:00AM in the Shared Learning Meeting Room at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill.Cox presentation is entitled "What I Learned About Government from the Credit Crisis." Professor Cox, who has previously been a believer in the efficacy of governmental regulation, will discuss all that he has learned about the weaknesses of governmental oversight.

Professor Cox joined the Duke faculty in 1979, and has specialized in the areas of corporate and securities law. addition to three texts in those areas, he has published extensively in the areas of market regulation and corporate governance, as well as having testified before the U.S. House and Senate on insider trading, class actions and market reform issues. his many honors he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Southern Denmark for his work in international securities law.

This lecture is free and open to the public. further information call Bob Glass at 542-1426.
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UN ASSOCIATION

Our October 28 meeting will mark the 64th anniversary of theof the United Nations. We've invited as our Lunch and Learn speaker Dr. Jerry Pubantz, Professor of Political Science and Director of UNC-Greensboros Lloyd International Honors College who will discuss "After Iraq and Afghanistan, Where Does the UN Go From Here?"

Professor Pubantz is a leading scholar on the workings of the UN, as well as international politics in general, and an award-winning author of works on the UN, history, political science and sociology. He has co-authored The New United Nations: International Organization in the 21st Century and To Create a New World? American Presidents and the United Nations and co-edited the Encyclopedia of the United Nations. He has also served as National Education Consultant to the Middle East Policy Council where he directed the Council's Teacher Workshops on the Arab World and Islam.

The meeting will take place Wednesday, October 28, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Carolina Meadows on Whippoorwill Lane in Chapel Hill. Reservations should be made by check for $17.00 to UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter,to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.deadline for reservations is Friday, October 23. Questions: call/email Jerry Berke - 542-0319/berkonuATmindspring.com.

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CHATHAM HUNGER WALK NOVEMBER 1

Please support the Fearrington Village/ Galloway Ridge Team to help raise money for CORA Food Pantry. CORA provides emergency food to needy residents throughout Chatham County and it is the only Chatham food pantry open Monday thru Friday year round. Last year CORA provided a total of 14,500 weekly food rations to our neighbors in need. Forty-five percent of CORAs clients are children.

Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are among the Hunger Walks biggest supporters and your help this year is needed more than ever as thousands of county residents continue to need emergency food.

To sign up for our Village walk team please contact Linda Baugh at 542-9844. To donate, please send your tax-deductible contribution to Carol Schachner, FV team treasurer, at 575 Woodbury. For other info, please contact Marci Whittaker at 545-2332.
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FEARRINGTON CARES

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

H1N1 FAQS

What does the name H1N1 mean?

The H and N refer to specific proteins on the surface of the flu virus. If you want to be geeky, H is for hemagglutinin and N is for neuraminidase. All flu viruses have these proteins but they may be different from one flu type to next. Hence, H1 stands for one particular protein structure as does N1. The Hong Kong Flu of 1968 was an H3N2 type of virus.

How are H1N1, Swine Flu Virus, and the Seasonal Flu Virus related?

Popular media has dubbed the H1N1 virus that is currently causing so much concern the swine flu virus or the Mexican virus. This is not fair to pigs or to Mexico. In fact, this virus probably came from Asia and actually has pieces (genes) of viruses from pigs, birds, and humans. The CDC is now calling it the Novel H1N1 Virus. This H1N1 virus is also different from the swine flu virus that caused concern in 1976. The Seasonal Flu Virus is different from the Novel H1N1 but, to slightly confuse matters, is currently also an H1N1 type of virus; it is just a different H1N1 type. We say currently because the Seasonal Flu Virus can change over the years as other viral types can become more prevalent than the current one. This is what makes it so difficult to formulate a vaccine for the Seasonal Flu Virus every year.

How many flu shots will I need?

You will probably need two or three shots. The first vaccine available will be the Seasonal Flu shot. This will be administered at the Gathering Place on November 10 from 9 am 1 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. It is also currently available at other locations in the Triangle. It is important to be vaccinated against the Seasonal Flu; it can be a serious disease for all of us. The vaccine against the Novel H1N1 Virus is not yet available but may be delivered in two separate shots at different times, although some recent published studies show that one shot may suffice.

How can I improve my chances of not catching or spreading any kind of flu?

Avoid people with the flu! If you have the flu, stay away from other people. Do not touch your eyes! Your eyes are a direct route into your body for any virus so, if any are on your hands, it could be bad news. Wash your hands frequently, with plenty of soap, for at least 20 seconds! You dont know what you have touched that might be loaded with virus. Sing the Happy Birthday song (to yourself if you have a bad voice!) since that takes about 20 seconds. Consider not shaking hands! You might be considered anti-social but you will be less likely to get sick. Bump elbows instead. Dont cover up a cough or sneeze with your hands! You may be touching others or things others will touch, so cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow!
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NURSES NOTES: WHATS 'NEW WITH H1N1?

The information coming out about H1N1 flu is evolving on a continuing basis. Chatham County Public Health Department recently held a meeting to update health, law enforcement, childcare and school officials. Luckily (or not), North Carolina has a lower prevalence of H1N1 compared to other states. The highest number of confirmed cases is in 18 to 29 year olds with few confirmed cases in those over 65. Hospitalizations are more prevalent in the 0-4 year old age range.

Priority groups for H1N1 vaccination include:

Pregnant women

Caregivers and household members of children under 6 months of age

Healthcare and emergency medical personnel

Persons ages 6 months through 24 years

Persons ages 25 through 64 years with health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from flu lung, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and blood diseases.

So, what about those 65 years and older? Recent data show that the risk of infection for this group is less than younger age groups, possibly due to immunity from previous swine flu outbreaks. This fact makes it even more important that seniors be vaccinated for seasonal flu as soon as the vaccine is available. Vaccinations for seasonal flu will be given on Tuesday, November 10, from 9 am 1 pm at the Gathering Place. H1N1 vaccine will be available for seniors after priority groups are vaccinated. Fearrington Cares will notify you if the H1N1 vaccine becomes available in Fearrington Village.

Of the confirmed cases, clinical features of H1N1 (% of cases) include:

Fever (98%)
Muscle aches (61%)
Sore throat (61%)
Runny nose (54%)
Cough (24%)
Vomiting (22%)
Diarrhea (16%)

Other than frequent hand washing and cough hygiene, the best way to prevent the spread of the virus is by social distancing and isolation of those with flu symptoms. You should stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever stops without fever reducing medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You should seek urgent medical attention if you have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain/pressure in chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe/persistent vomiting, and if flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
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DESPERATELY SEEKING SUPPORT GROUP LEADER!!

Fearrington Cares desperately needs one or more individuals willing to take over the leadership of our Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group. The irreplaceable Vera Reese, originator and long-time leader of this group, had to resign earlier this year and we have been unable to find a replacement. The Fearrington support group is the only support group of this type in the state and folks from as far away as Winston-Salem and Burlington have contacted Vera trying to locate a group meeting. Vera is happy to help the new leader(s) get started and turn over all of her papers, lists, and brochures. If you have a special talent for organization (no special training is needed), please contact either nurse Joyce Baird (542-6877) or Barbara Terry (542-6554) to talk about this important task.
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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!!

Fearrington Cares needs volunteer drivers and back-up drivers to assist those who require transportation to appointments from time to time. Drivers are on-call only once a year, during one week, for a period of 3-1/2 days. Register by calling 542-6877, or online at www.fearringtoncares.org/why-volunteer/volunteer-job-possibilities/. Remember, volunteers live longer!
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE GATHERING PLACE

Healthy Feet - Thursday, October 8 - 7:30 pm

Are your feet letting you down? Do you think you are doing everything you can to keep them healthy and flexible? Do you know what kinds of shoes are best for your particular feet? Are your knee or hip problems really the result of undiscovered foot problems? Should you buy those drug store inserts? When might it be helpful to consult with a podiatrist?

We are fortunate to have Dr. Jane Andersen, daughter of Audrey and Darrell Andersen of Fearrington, as a speaker this month. She is a podiatric physician and surgeon in private practice with her husband in Chapel Hill.

Dr. Andersen is board certified in foot surgery, serves on the American Podiatric Medical Associations Public Education and Information Committee, and is on the executive board of the American Association for Women Podiatrists. When asked how she feels about her specialty, Dr. Andersen replied, What I like the most is when I can help people walk, run, dance, and exercise pain free.

Finding Your Voice in the Healthcare Maze - Thursday, October 22 7 pm (Please note the earlier start time.) Presented by: Project Compassion with Fearrington Cares

Discover, understand, take control, find your voice! Tiffany Christensen, double lung transplant recipient and author, will tell her story and offer lessons learned along the way. This lighthearted and fun discussion will explore serious topics like patient advocacy and how to have advance care planning conversations. Join us for this presentation/discussion on Thursday, October 22, from 7-8 pm. Finding Your Voice will be followed by a book signing from 8-:00 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about Tiffany at sickgirlspeaks.com.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS

Fearrington Friends is having an orientation on Monday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. at Emilee Hendrix home, 46 Caswell for new volunteers interested in becoming a Friend of a Fearrington resident who is looking for a regular visitor to simply have conversation or to do some household activity with or for them, like water their plants, help them sort or read their mail or take a walk in the neighborhood. Currently, most Friends are spending time in the home of a resident whose spouse has requested someone to give them a small break from their care-giving role.

Any resident who would like more information about either being a Friend or wanting a Friend to visit them can call Fearrington Cares at 542-6877 or Emilee Hendrix at 642-0450 for more details.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR:

Blood Pressure Clinic Every Wednesday, 10 am Noon, Fearrington Cares Office

Grief Support Group Every third Friday, October 16, 10-11:30 am, Fearrington Cares Office

Parkinsons Support Group (and spouses) October 14 and 28, 11 am, Gathering Place/Fearrington Cares Office

Brain Injury Support Group Every Thursday, 10 am, Fearrington Cares Office

Caregivers (Brain Injury Spouses) Support Group Every Thursday, 10 am, Gathering Place Call Joyce Baird at 542-6877 to inquire about this group.

AA Meeting Every Wednesday, 7 pm, Fearrington Cares Office

Foot Clinic Tuesday, October 13, 1-5 pm You must have an appointment; call 542-6877.

Seasonal Flu Shots Tuesday, November 10, 9 am 1 pm, Gathering Place
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FHA NEWS

SUMMARY OF OPEN FHA BOARD MEETING

An open meeting of the FHA Board was held on September 10 and in addition to the members of the Board it was attended by 32 residents.

President Thomas thanked Carol Kurtz for doing a great job seeing that the Gathering Place has a new and well functioning audio-visual system.

Ray Andrews, who is the Board member responsible for Health, Safety and Security, introduced Tom Hauck who is responsible for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Tom stressed the need for residents to make sure that the File of Life card contains up-to-date information and is placed on the refrigerator door. In addition, he urged residents to complete the new CERT form containing some similar information but also indicating what other tools or equipment might be available in case of an emergency impacting the Village.

Dr. Phil Burke indicated that the Village was well prepared to deal with the H1N1 flu emergency and that more information will be presented on Tuesday, September 15, at the Gathering Place.

Vickie Shea, Chairperson of the Green Scene, presented material on the new bus services that are available to Village residents and pointed out that details are available in the FHA Hospitality suite as well as on the FHAs website and bulletin board.

Walter Jernigan, the Treasurer, indicated that we are on budget and that he is looking for places which would yield higher returns for our reserve funds.

Linda Lang thanked the block captains for their efforts in distributing the material on First Choice, the new trash collection service, and noted that she is working to revise the packet given to new residents and is also working on the Newcomers Fair.

Attention was called to an article by Bill Sommers in the Chatham County Line which updates residents on the various developments in the county.

Peter Thomas and John Hammond discussed the recent request by Fitch Creations to increase the annual sewer charge. Details on that request can be found by looking at the North Carolina Utility Commissions Document 661 sub.6. Concerning the requested increase, there will be a public hearing on December 15 at the County Court House Annex in Pittsboro. A resident questioned the $50 fee charged to new residents by the management firm to set up a new account. Peter indicated that that issue would be revisited when a new contract is discussed. Another question involved the new road off Millcroft and it was noted that that is to serve some 48 houses that Fitch Creations is building in an area designated as The Knolls. In response to another question President Thomas indicated that a new Director of Buildings and Grounds would be named soon to replace Carol-Ann Greenslade. The last question from a resident involved the Millcroft kiosk and it was noted that Fitch Creations still controlled that facility and it had not been turned over to the FHA.

Leonard T. Kreisman, Secretary
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LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

We have a collection of keys, coats, jackets, umbrellas, a hat and a mouse pad at The Hospitality and Service Center. in the Gathering Place. If you are missing any of these items, please stop by to check with the volunteers on duty.
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FALL CLEANUP

November 16 November 20, 2009

Phases I V, Weathersfield, The Woods, Bush Creek, Bradford Place, Upper Stoneview, and Woodham These are all areas where the FHA contractor mows the sides of the roadway and the newer streets mowed by Fitch Creations contractor.

There will be only one pickup in each area.

Please have your yard waste out by the roadway by Sunday evening, November 15.

Leaves, brush and tree limbs (not over six feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road.

BAGS OR BUNDLES ONLY WILL BE PICKED UP

All leaves must be in paper bags.

Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles.*

No garbage should be included.

This service is for yard debris and not for the result of major clearing efforts. Excessive amounts will not be picked up, unless you contact M.J. Barber (524-6124) who will bill you for his services.

Remember, collections will start on Monday, November 16, and there will be only one pickup in your area.

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

Any questions should be directed to the FHA Business Office at 542-1603.
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ANNUAL MEETING SAMPLE BALLOT

President (1-year term) Ken Talbot
Vice President (1-year term) John Hammond
Gathering Place (2-year term) Carol Kurtz
Covenants (2-year term) Mark Luftig
Community Affairs (2-year term) Linda Lang
Ground & Facilities (2-year term) Ken Benjamin
Inter-Governmental (2-year term) John Hammond
Health & Safety (2-year term) Jim Morlan
Communications (2-year term) Shani Cohen

Nominating Committee (2-year term) (vote for 4)
Bob Cherniak
Doug McAllister
Peter Thomas
not yet filled

Individuals may also be nominated for these positions by petition signed by at least 20 members of the FHA, provided there is written permission from the nominee. The names of all nominees by petition must be received by the secretary 30 days before the meeting.
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ABOUT FHA BOARD CANDIDATES FOR 2010

Linda Lang moved to North Carolina in 1976 to attend UNCCH, receiving an MSW. Remaining in North Carolina, Linda lived in Carrboro and Raleigh while holding positions with non-profit organizations, primarily focused on people with mental and physical disabilities. After retiring and settling in Fearrington Village she has been actively involved with Habitat for Humanity, as well as other governmental and non-profit groups. She enjoys the many recreational activities available in the Village, as well as environmental and various other advocacy causes.

Ken Benjamin retired to Fearrington Village after a forty-year career in corporate and commercial real estate in New York City and New Jersey. At present, Ken serves the Weathersfield Community as a member of the Board of Directors and as chairman of both Buildings Maintenance and Architectural Committees. His wife, Barbara is with the UNC School of Nursing and is very active in the Fearrington community. Barbara and Ken have three daughters and a son and nine grandchildren.

Doug McAllister retired in 2004 from a very active career in banking. He was a Bond Trader Officer for Citizens and Southern National Bank of Atlanta and senior Vice-President of Capital Markets for Prudential Securities in New York. He is on the Board of the Chatham County United Way, has been on the Swim & Croquet Board and volunteers with the UNC Career Services.He has served as FHA Security Committee Chair and on the Fearrington Cares Finance Committee. He sings with the Harmony Grits and is learning to play golf. He and his wife Dinah have lived in Fearrington for five years.

Shani Cohen and her husband Josh have lived in Fearrington Village for three years. She is a professional Case Worker working with adults with brain injuries. She has also worked with her husbands business, Mobile Rehab, providing marketing and administrative support. As part of the FHA she hopes to work to develop a strong link between neighbors of all ages.

Bob Cherniak and his wife Nancy have lived in Fearrington Village for six years. Before retirement 11 years ago, Bob had a career in Health Care Administration. Currently he is president of the local chapter of the U.N.Association of the U.S.A. He is past-president of WSG VI, and a member of the Tennis Club and Swim and Croquet Club.

Jim Morlan is a retired CFO of ViewSonic Corporation in Walnut, California. Originally from suburban Chicago, Jim spent 28 years in Minnesota prior to moving to California. In Minnesota he was a CPA for Peat Marwick Mitchell and held financial executive positions at Webb Printing and at ConAgra Snacks. More importantly, he met his wife Janet Jorgenson in Minnesota. Jim graduated from the University of Iowa with an Electrical Engineering degree and was on the gymnastics team at Iowa.Jim and his wife have been residents of Fearrington for two years.
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NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTION

The recently implemented Pittsboro Express Bus service fulfills the desire for public transportation service to Fearrington Village that has been expressed by residents in surveys over the years. The bus service began August 24, 2009, and is a joint effort of Chapel Hill Transit and Chatham Transit. The Fearrington Homeowners Association, in support of this new bus service, will make fifty complimentary round-trip tickets available to Fearrington Residents to try the new bus service. We ask each recipient of the complimentary bus tickets to complete a bus service questionnaire that you will receive when you get the tickets. The complimentary ticket may be picked up at the Hospitality Office in the Gathering Place beginning Monday, October 12, between 9:30-12:00 Monday through Friday. Households are limited to a maximum of two round-trip tickets. Questionnaires from each recipient of complimentary tickets should be returned to the Hospitality Office as soon as they have been completed. Bus schedules and route maps are available in the Hospitality Office.
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GREEN SCENE

Green Scene is working on some great educational programs and projects for our community this year. The next planning meeting will be on Tuesday, October 27, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. If you would like to help Fearrington reduce, reuse and recycle, please join us. We are also hosting Wine, Cheese, and Trash Talk on Friday, October 23, at 5:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Come enjoy a beverage with your neighbors (no charge) and meet the folks from First Choice Disposal who are now providing recycling pickup all over the village. Bring your questions about what you can recycle and what is done with it after it leaves the village. For more information contact Vickie Shea at 545-0024 or at victoria.sheaATmindspring.com.
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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 and will edit the November issue. The deadline is Thursday, October 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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