FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

LAND USE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT

Primary Recommendations (Abridged)

Below is a synopsis of the Land Use Plan Implementation Committee (LUPIC) report presented by Martin Spritzer at the FHA Board Meeting February 4. You are encouraged to read it carefully and send or e-mail your comments to the address at the end of this article. This document outlines key options for consideration in the completion of the Compact Community Ordinance. Below are the major parameters proposed for the ordinance. In addition, 92 other recommendations with explanation are included in the complete document.

I. Maximum Scale, Residential
It is recommended that the maximum size of the residential component of a compact community not exceed 1,000 acres. This maximum conforms to the Land Conservation and Development Plan, with respect to mitigated conventional development, and desired maximum community size, providing walkability, accessibility and community feel.

II. Maximum Scale, Commercial
It is recommended that the maximum scale of the commercial component of a compact community not exceed 10 percent of the scale of the residential component, up to a maximum 100 additional acres. Commercial development is a recommended requirement of a compact community.

III. Minimum Scale
It is recommended that market forces determine the minimum scale.

IV. Density
It is recommended that the maximum residential density not exceed 2.0 homes per net acre, contingent on location, design, and developer concession requirements. This maximum maintains the County's Low Density Watershed Protection option, as defined by the State, and maintains the County Board of Commissioner directive not to reduce the protections afforded by the Watershed Protection Ordinance. Commercial acreage is not intended to be included in the residential density calculation. It is anticipated that the above limits, in concert with recommendations/requirements within this document, will result in a maximum build out of approximately 1,500 homes.

V. Location
It is recommended that compact community development be restricted under the following location criteria:
• Current RA40 designated areas
• Watershed areas designated as WS 111-BW (Balance of Watershed), WS IV-PA (Protected Area), and Local Watershed Area (LWA).
• Areas serviced by roadways no greater than one mile from four lane thoroughfares; includes routes 15-501, 64 and 421.
• The exterior boundary of a compact community must be a minimum distance of two miles from the exterior boundary of other compact communities with similar density requirements.

VI. Design
It is recommended that compact communities be required to provide municipal/county water. It is recommended that compact communities be required to provide an advanced/tertiary treated wastewater system.

Compact Community Considerations/Recommendations
http://www.co.chatham.nc.us/lupic/web/LandUse.htm

You may submit your comments in person, at one of the public presentations or by including "LUPIC" in the subject line item of any messages sent by email to: paul.spruill@ ncmail.net or mail to: Chatham County Manager's Office, Attention: LUPIC Review, PO Box 87, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
-Abridged by Mary Hammond, FHA Secretary
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DOT REMOVING BRUSH FROM ROADWAYS

DOT began the process of removing storm debris from the roadways in early February. They will make only one transit through the community over the course of the month. Once the brush has been cleared from your neighborhood they will not return.
-FHA Board
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FEARRINGTON PALETTEERS ANNUAL EXHIBIT

The Fearrington Paletteers Annual Exhibit opened on Sunday, February 9, in the Gathering Place. Almost 200 visitors enjoyed viewing the 50 works in varied media-watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media. These works will remain on display until Tuesday, March 25. (Mavis Gill, 545-0207)
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FEARRINGTON THESPIANS

Fearrington Thespians will meet Sunday, March 2, at 7:30 at the Gathering Place.
Dorothy Birnham will produce Private Lives, starring Rita Spina, Rowie Sampson, Joan Richardson, Irwin Levy and Ivan Remnitz. Caroline Resnick will do Props and there will be a "Mystery Set Designer."

Everyone welcome.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

You won't want to miss our meeting on Monday, March 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. McKay Coble, costume and scene designer for the UNC Playmakers Repertory Company, will share her experiences in bringing a director's vision to the stage.

Regarding the bus trip on March 26 for members and their guests to Greensboro's dinner-theatre at The Barn, we have only six seats remaining as of this writing (Feb. 11). To check on availability and details, call Nancy Foster (542-0407) or Jerrie Leuteritz (545-9519). Cost is $37 per person. Checks payable to "Arts & Crafts" should be dropped off at 550 Weathersfield no later than March 4. A waiting list will be used if needed.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Come out and play Duplicate Bridge, March 5th, 12th, and 26th! We'd love to see you!
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TRAVEL CLUB VISITS ITALY

On Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, the Travel Club will present a slide show by Farrel Potts, "Italy's Tuscany and Amalfi Coast." Join Welshi and Farrel Potts as they explore, by auto, the spring beauty of Italy's Amalfi Coast, the miracle of Pompeii, and the remote hill towns of Tuscany's Maremma section.

All Fearringtonians with an interest in travel and/or photography are invited to attend. For questions, call Sue or Don Zehl at 542-4076.
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FEARRINGTON BIBLE STUDIES

Christian Healing Prayer will be the subject of a study series planned for Thursday mornings starting March 6. In the seven two-hour sessions, study and discussion will follow a short video presentation by the internationally known Dr. Francis MacNutt, his psychotherapist wife Judith, and other healers and teachers from Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida. The study series is open to all, but space is limited. Call Elizabeth Cowap Price at 542-6089 for further information.
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DR. JAMES M. EFIRD LECTURE SERIES

On March 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 10 until 11:30 a.m. plan to be at the Gathering Place for Dr. Efird's lectures on the passion narratives. The subject is appropriate for the season, for all time and all mankind in the view of Christian believers. And the speaker certainly knows the subject well.

Dr. Efird is professor of biblical interpretation at Duke Divinity School. He is an author, a popular speaker and a teacher of continuing education courses at Duke and the Forest at Duke. Bible study groups in Fearrington sponsor Dr. Efird's appearances here.

All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend. There is no charge and reservations are not necessary.
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FEARRINGTON CHAVERA

Yonat Shimron, religion reporter for the Raleigh News & Observer, will speak on the Changing Patterns of Religious Institutions in North Carolina at the Tuesday, March 11, meeting of the Fearrington Chavera. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place; the program begins at 8 p.m.

Yonat Shimron was born in Haifa, Israel, and served in the Israeli Air Force before coming to the United States. She received her AB degree in English from the State University of New York in Buffalo, and her MA degree in journalism from Columbia University.
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FEARRINGTON VEGETARIAN CLUB

"Deer Resistant Gardening" will be presented by Guy Baird to the Fearrington Vegetarian Club on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. All are welcome. Please call Margaret George at 542-4609 if you would like to attend.
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NEWS OF FEARRINGTON CATHOLICS

At our annual meeting on October 12, 2002, we adopted as our community project the St. Julia Tutoring Ministry in Siler City. Thanks to the generosity of some of our members, we were able to collect $300. On Thursday, February 6, 2003, we presented our donation to the Director, Crystal Williams. It was a special experience. As we receive additional donations, we will add to the initial gift. We have posted a flyer about the project in the mail kiosks. Please make checks payable to Fearrington Catholics, note that the donation is for SJTM and place it in the Fearrington Catholics box. We hope to have this exceptional young lady come to speak with Fearrington residents in the spring.

The annual Fearrington Catholics St. Patrick's Day Party is set. It is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 5-7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. To assure comfort, we limit attendance to 65 so make your reservations early. The cost is $18 per person for members and $20 for nonmembers. Membership fee is $5 per person per year. Wonderful food will be provided by the Heavenly Cinnebox Rolls group. We'll also provide beer, wine and soft drinks. There will be Irish music. All are welcome. Any questions please call the Doyles (542-0271), Janet Reilly (542-5893) or Gloria Karr (545-0575). Make checks payable to Fearrington Catholics and place in the F/C box at the Swim and Croquet kiosk.

Please remember that Father John Durbin will be speaking about prayer at the Gathering Place at 1 p.m. on March 27. Everyone in the community is welcome.
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GARDEN CLUB TO EXPLORE THE GARDEN AS ART

On Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Fearrington Garden Club will hear landscape architect Peter Bochenek discuss artistic expression and how it relates to the garden. Bochenek believes, "It's not enough that a garden be merely beautiful...It must also inspire a sense of awe while cultivating a profound sense of quiet." With 23 years experience in landscape architecture, Peter Bochenek has completed projects from courtyard gardens to large scale site design. From The Hamptons, Long Island, to the San Francisco Bay Area, to Chapel Hill, N.C., he has combined his artistic talents with his knowledge of gardens and brought a host of fresh ideas to his client's projects. Peter will discuss how to discover your personal garden theme. All Fearrington residents are invited to attend. Questions to Forrest C. Greenslade, PhD, DTM.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

Busy times are coming up for the Fearrington Women's Club as we bring the year to a close. You won't want to miss any of the events!

First is our regular meeting to be held on March 19 at 2 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The program will feature Alan Leland, Master Craftsman, who will give us a live demonstration of woodturning. His business, called Sliding Dovetail Woodworks, was begun in 1996. Alan is an instructor at the North Carolina State Craft Center, The Wood-working Shop, and at the Chapel Hill Museum of Traditional Arts, Crafts, and Culture that we heard about at our last meeting. This meeting will be open to everyone, so bring your spouse or significant other.

The Fearrington Women's Club regularly sponsors a Welcoming Coffee, which provides an opportunity for newcomers to meet other Fearringtonians. The next one is scheduled for March 19. If you consider yourself a newcomer and would like to attend, please contact either Julie Smith (545-0790) or Dody Tredinnick (545-2058) for details.

Start making plans for "Beauty At The Barn"-the Spring fashion show and luncheon- to be held at the Fearrington Barn on April 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. We will offer a cash bar followed by a lovely catered luncheon. The fashion show, coordinated by Dorothy Alexander, will highlight clothes from Dillard's at University Mall. There will be door prizes. Mark your calendar and watch for more details. Remember this is a fundraiser to benefit Chatham County charities.
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WOODWORKING

If you're a woodworker now, or thinking about getting starting, several of us feel that joining together to share ideas, projects, techniques, etc. would be both beneficial and enjoyable. So, whether you are involved now, or could be interested, please join us on Thursday, March 20, 4 p.m., at 199 Weatherbend. If you plan to attend or desire additional information, please call Jules Samitz, 542-6811 or Steve Bodner, 545-2358.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR TO SPEAK

The Fearrington Democratic Club is delighted to host Barbara Allen, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Party Chair Barbara Allen has been very active in the Wake County Democratic Party and Wake County Democratic Women. She is a former department head for Carolina Power and Light. Barbara has also been involved in many civic and cultural groups. Barbara served on the North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry Forum, Women's Forum of North Carolina and University of North Carolina Public Television Foundation Board. She spent 12 years on the State Board of Community Colleges. Barbara was originally elected State Party Chair in 1998 to complete an un-expired term, and has been re-elected twice. She is married to Luke Allen and has one son, Michael, and four grandchildren.

She will speak on the Future Direction of the Democratic Party in North Carolina, Tuesday, March 25, at 7:15 p.m., at the Gathering Place. All are welcome. For additional information contact John Hammond, djcat@mindspring.com.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Fearrington Republican Club is very pleased to host Andy Wilkie, Chairman of Financial Accountability for Chatham Taxpayers (F.A.C.T.), on March 26 at 7:30 at the Gathering Place. Mr. Wilkie will discuss his observations on how the county budget is formed and the process, which this year will raise over 50 million of your tax dollars to fund our various county government departments.

F.A.C.T. is a not-for-profit, county wide, nonpartisan voter education group. It does not endorse any political candidate. F.A.C.T. has members attending every commissioner's meeting and workshop. The issues (pro and con) are then provided to the public via their newsletter and on a website (www. chathamfact.com). Mr. Wilkie is a founding member of F.A.C.T. and is a retired Sanford small businessman who is concerned about the increasing tax burden that is being placed on property owners. F.A.C.T. welcomes new members with nominal annual dues of $10 per calendar year, if interested.

All Fearrington residents are invited to attend. If you would like more information or a ride to the meeting please call Tom Hauck (542-5499) or John Milliken (545-0133).
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MARCH READINGS AT MCINTYRE'S

• Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Open Mike Literary Night. C'mon out! Share and support local creative talent with friends and neighbors at an Open Mike Literary Night at McIntyre's Bookstore.
• Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. Virginia Holman will read from her memoir, Rescuing Patty Hearst.
• Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. Join Amanda Davis, author of Wonder When You'll Miss Me.
• Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. Daniel Wallace will read from his new novel, The Watermelon King.
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AN INVITATION TO FEARRINGTON WIDOWERS

A group of widowers in Fearrington meets weekly for fellowship. We start with a social hour with drinks and snacks followed by car pooling to dinner. The meetings are held on Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The host for the evening picks the restaurant for that night. It is all very informal, no dues, no rules. If you would like to learn more about this group we would like very much to hear from you. Please contact one of the following: Stephen Hudak 542-3757, Phil Penberthy 542-0013 or Joe Prendergast 542-6275.
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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE UNC ALUMNI CLUB

Our UNC alumni have been invited to tour the newly renovated R.B. House Undergraduate Library on Friday, March 28, at 3 p.m. We will car pool, leaving from the Gathering Place at 2:30 p.m. Please call Harriet McGraw at 542-7342 by March 10 if you can join us. In case you have not read the latest the latest issue of the alumni magazine, you would be pleased to know that our club is in the top 5 clubs in N.C.
-Harriet McGraw (wmcgraw@nc.rr.comm)
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UPCOMING ART LECTURE

The Fearrington Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Art invite you to hear John Coffey, Assistant Director of Programs, lecture on "Augustus Saint Gaudens: Sculptor of the Gilded Age," the current featured exhibit, on Thursday, March 6, at the Museum.

A chartered bus will leave the Gathering Place at 12:30 p.m.; the gallery talk will be at 1:30 and the return trip at 4:30. If interested in using this transportation at a cost of $13, please call Kay Gundlach at 542-1681, as soon as you read this, as space is limited, with a deadline of March 3. More information? Call Peggy Jo Kirby, 542-1991.
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ART AUCTION AND DINNER FOR THE ARTS AT FEARRINGTON VILLAGE

On March 30, the First Annual Art Auction will be held at the Fearrington Barn, featuring works created by the wealth of artistic talent in Chatham County and the region. Plan to come at 3 p.m. to preview the art. Live auction begins at 4 p.m. Admission to the auction is $5, which covers bidding registration. Pianist Liz Tedesco will play during the reception.

An exquisite evening gala will follow including a gourmet Dinner for the Arts in the Fearrington Market Café prepared by Chef Graham. The fabulous folk-jazz group Trilogy will perform. Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue, Secretary for the Department of Cultural Affairs Lisbeth C. Evans and Executive Director of the NC Arts Council Mary Regan will host the event. Tickets for the dinner are $80. Please RSVP promptly to the Arts Council, 542-0394, for seating is limited.

We are seeking artists to contribute works, including performing and literary art, for the auction, and volunteers to assist with promotion and arrangements for this event. Please call Mary Simpson at 542-5628 or Molly Parsons at 542-1858.

Fearrington Village (Fitch Creations, Inc.) is partnering with Chatham Arts (formerly the Chatham County Arts Council) to bring these artists and their work together under one roof for this very special event. You will have the opportunity to view the work, meet the artist, and bid on the items to take to your home or office. Or, you may find a favorite artist and commission a work that will more appropriately complement your setting.

This is the first annual auction to benefit the local artists and Chatham Arts. We look forward to seeing you there!
-Karen Pullen (#41) Chatham Arts Board Member
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NOTES FROM R.B. FITCH

Fowler's Update

Visited with Dan and Mimi last week and asked them to list some things that we should expect in their store. Here goes: over 100 cheeses from throughout the world, dry aged and USDA Prime meats, roasted coffee, panini sandwiches, their own sausages and smoked meats, LaBrea and Panilane breads, fine chocolates, eclectic wine selection, special olive oils and vinegars, British candy and goods, Lyon's and other teas, oven ready items, Mapleview milk, fresh produce, catering, special orders, and Dan and Jeff Barney will be on hand to run the store... Planning for a mid February opening.

Dan Fairris, cheese artisan and co-owner of Fowler's, has literally made it his business to know domestic and imported cheeses and the art of roasting coffee. Jeff Barney boasts 25 years of experience as a butcher. Before joining Fowler's, Jeff was a manager and butcher for Wellspring/Whole Foods of Durham and manager of a green grocer and cheese shop in Boston.

McIntyre's

Hard to believe that fourteen years have passed since we opened McIntyre's (mother's maiden name). Decided it was time to freshen up a bit...for the past week, we have been repainting and recarpeting. We plan to reopen January 31st with a little less clutter and a new look. Keebe will have time to become more involved on a daily basis. She will be ably assisted by book buyer Sarah Glowacki Carr, customer service representative Donia Robinson, the ever-present "perfect read" selector Peter Mock and Ken Alexander of shipping and receiving.

Real Estate

We currently have three pre-owned homes for sale-the lowest number in years. Laura Morgan has reorganized our sales office. Melissa Tyler and Julie Smith concentrate mainly on resales and Ann Raftery works mainly in new construction. It seems to be working well. So, if you are thinking about selling your house, give them a call. With the opening of the new Whitaker Ridge lots, we have decided to offer a "2003 Early Bird Lot Program." If you have friends thinking about a possible move, just let us know.

I am contemplating holding a seminar for those of you that are thinking about selling your house this year. If you have an interest in attending, contact me by e-mail or phone and I'll keep you posted as to a possible date.

Galloway Ridge

Talked with Stan Finch today, and he is pretty confident that they will have 142 reservations by the end of January. Only 20 more are needed. For more details, give Stan a call at 545-2215; he'd be glad to answer any questions...

US 15-501 Status

Richard, Gilda, Robert and I had lunch last week with Lane McDow, the project superintendent, to see if we could firm up their schedule. He said there had been a series of utility easement glitches, but he is sticking to his schedule and expects the new Fearrington entrance to be in place by early spring, by summer having two lanes open all the way from Chapel Hill to Pittsboro with no stops or flag persons, and completely done by the end of this year.
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BRIDGE CLASSES

The Swim and Croquet club has sponsored Bridge Classes in the past that are open to ALL residents of Fearrington. Last year there was insufficient interest. We need to make firm plans for this May, if we are to proceed. Jo Anne Vansuch will be the teacher.

The classes are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Gathering Place Thursday, May 8, Tuesday, May 13, Tuesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 29. The charge is $4 per session; it is not necessary to sign up for all.

Interested? Call Elly Kealey, 542-5097 and write a check to Swim and Croquet. Paying in advance assures your spot and is required. You can always send a friend, if you can't make it. Questions? Call Elly. We need to know soon!
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WEBSITE CORNER

Want to find the address, phone number or e-mail address for a Fearrington neighbor? It's easy with the Fearrington Website Directory!

1. Type: www.fhafearrington.org into the address line of your web browser, and hit Enter.

2. On the menu on the left, click on Directory. A dialog box will ask for your user name and password. Type them in and click OK. If you don't know your user name and password, send an e-mail to fhaoffice@mindspring.com. Be sure to give your name, address and e-mail address. The user name and password will be sent to you by return e-mail.

3. Click on the first letter of the last name you are seeking. Scroll down to find your neighbor.

4. If you want to send an e-mail to him or her, just click on the e-mail link.

5. You may also find the name of the resident of any lot in Fearrington in the "Residential Lot and House Index" on the Directory's first page.

The FHA Web Directory is updated daily. If you need to change your listing, send an email to Forrest Greenslade at: fcg@forrestgreenslade.com.
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BOARD BRIEFINGS

REPORT ON FHA BOARD FEBRUARY MEETING

President Kern called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. on February 4. Resident Farrel Potts spoke about community action in the Creekwood area and thanked John Custer for organizing the residents to remove debris in woods, paint signs and renovate the Kiosk. He stated that a little help from the FHA had stimulated a lot of positive goodwill and community action in phases I-IV and thanked the Board.

President Kern announced the membership of the new Deer Committee. Members include Jack Traywick, Stan Pomeranz, Jim Abrahamson, Jim Granger, Dick Kenny, Frances Leroy (Head Gardener, Fitch Creations), Al Cooke (NCSU Horticultural Specialist for Chatham County), Cliff Braam (Highway Safety Engineer and DOT Wildlife Liaison), Andy Upshaw (Pleasant Gardens Nursery and current president of the Chatham County Growers Assoc.) and Dik van Iten, chair.

Martin Spritzer, member of the FHA Chatham County Current Issues Committee and a member of the Land Use Plan Implementation Committee (LUPIC), presented the group's recent report. The committee is charged with developing an ordinance for compact communities and has prepared guidelines for creation of the ordinance. They have developed a series of six recommendations and 92 options, which were detailed in a written report, which was distributed at the meeting. Copies are posted in the kiosks and online for review. (See article on LUPIC). Fearrington Village residents are considered stakeholders in the project and the committee requests comments prior to the February 25 presentation to the County Commissioners.

Key points made by Spritzer include the definition of a compact community, the development of a commercial center within the community, landscaping and buffer requirements, design of the community with a village green, grid street plan, bike lanes and mixed housing types. The community must contribute to county services by building a civic center, offering a site for a school, providing emergency services or contributing cash to county services. The primary recommendations include a size less than 1,000 acres, less than 10 percent commercial and a density less than 2.0 units per net acre. The ordinance is presently being developed by a county representative, but will not be complete until comments from residents and the commissioners are received. The ordinance is due March 3 and will be presented at a public hearing on March 17. It would then go to the Planning Board in early summer.

Community Affairs Chair Cynthia Jones reported on her recent meeting with block captains to develop a plan for emergency procedures. She received many suggestions from residents, which will be incorporated. Once a plan is available it will be circulated for comments.

Grounds and Facilities Chair John Custer reported that the Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Company has door-to-door salesmen in the area. He reports that the county will have a radar speed device available to use in the village in the summer. There is a leak in the water system in Creekwood and the company promises a repair. The fire captain will check on the out-of-service fire hydrants.

Custer presented the following motions, which were approved. (1) The expenditure of up to $3,000 for the chipping of debris on the Windstone Park tract; and cutting, removal or chipping of debris from other FHA sites or rights of way maintained by FHA; (2) The expenditure of $2,120 for maintenance of the Beechmast Pond and (3) The expenditure of up to $600 for quick-response snow removal from driveways and parking places, and placement of sand/salt on walks at the Creekwood, Smokehouse and Swim & Croquet kiosks, and on the roadway at the upper end of Lassiter in the event of a significant snowfall.

Vice President Jerry Gaudet reported that a heating problem in the office had been repaired. He reviewed a new organization, The Chamber of Neighborhoods. The group is to bring together the neighborhood communities of Southern Chapel Hill to network and share ideas for educational and social events for the communities' benefit. The Board appointed Tom Hauck to be our representative for this calendar year.

A synopsis of the report of County Liaison Chair Al Lebeau is included in this newsletter.
-Mary Hammond, FHA Secretary
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FEARRINGTON RECYCLING

In response to recent reports by residents that colored plastics were not being recycled, Board Director Cynthia Jones contacted Leon Glosson of Chatham Disposal. He stated that the following items may be recycled:

1. All #2 plastic bottles (milk and water jugs)
2. All #1 plastic bottles (they must have a neck)
3. All steel and aluminum
4. Newspapers and inserts
5. All colors of glass jars and bottles

Please note that caps should be removed from all bottles. Recycling pickup is every Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Those items not eligible for curbside recycling pickup include:

• Cardboard boxes or fillers
• Slick paper (magazines, catalogs)
• Detergent, bleach or windshield washer bottles are not recyclable anywhere.

The ineligible items may be taken to the recycling center at Cole Park. An excellent brochure, the Chatham County Guide to Recycling & Waste Reduction, are available at the office of the Cole Park recycling center. If you have questions or concerns about curbside recycling please call Leon Glosson, Chatham Disposal, 542-5684
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COUNTY LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT

Compact Communities: The need for a Compact Community criteria was the result of the commissioner's attempt to grapple with the Briar Chapel proposal last year. This resulted in the creation of the Land Use Plan Implementation Committee (LUPIC), which has been working with the Chairman of the County Planning Board, Larry Hicks, to guide large-scale compact communities in the county as Chatham County grows.

The ordinance is slated for a public hearing at the Commissioner's March 17 meeting. A presentation of the draft ordinance will be made at the February 4 FHA Board meeting by Martin Spritzer, a member of the FHA's Current Chatham Issues Committee since its beginning. Review of this ordinance by residents of Fearrington is important since it will establish the compact community criteria for Chatham County's future.

Buck Mountain: At a recent County Commissioner's meeting the Commissioners approved the Buck Mountain Golf Community project. Bluegreen Communities, developers of the Preserve at Jordan Lake, are the developers of Buck Mountain. The project will consist of high quality ($400,000) homes in a planned unit development to be located on 792 acres of land five miles north of Pittsboro on Old Graham Road. It will consist of 700 homes and 405 acres of open space, which includes an 18 hole public golf course. Lots would range from 9,000 square feet to just under two acres and with a minimum home size of 1,800 square feet. The plan includes a separate wastewater treatment plant and provides 600,000 gallons of water daily to Pittsboro. The developer said the project would generate $730,000 in taxes each year.

Sheriff's Office: The Sheriff's Office recently executed search warrants on two homes in Siler City on New Year's Eve and made a drug bust of 478 grams of marijuana. This was followed several days latter with another search at 5680 Piney Grove Church Road where 200 grams of crack cocaine and 453 grams of marijuana were discovered.

Small Pox Vaccination: On December 11 five nurses in the county underwent training to administer the smallpox vaccine and to train others to administer the vaccine. Originally every county was to be a vaccination site in case of a smallpox outbreak, but due to liability concerns large-scale voluntary vaccinations will now occur only at selected hospitals. Vaccinations will be voluntary because of some serious side effects, which are associated with the Dryvax vaccine, a live virus derived from calf lymph.

S.T. Wooten lawsuits: Based upon the advice of county attorney Bob Gunn, the Commissioners last month agreed to settle two lawsuits filed by the S.T. Wooten Corporation, which ended a lengthy dispute over the company's plan to increase asphalt production at their Sugar Lake Road plant.

Under the settlement Wooten agreed to pave the entrance to the plant, landscape the road, widen the driveway and move the gate. In exchange Wooten will replace its batch-mix asphalt facility with a drum-mix facility and is permitted to produce 395,000 tons of asphalt annually.

Pittsboro Town Board: By a 4-1 vote the Town Board terminated their Town Manager, Hugh Montgomery. No explanation was provided and no Commissioners were available for comment.

The Town Board recently voted 3-2 to have Representative Joe Hackney present their de-annexation request to the state legislature because it is losing revenue from the recent change of status of the Christian Village to tax-exempt status and the recent loss of revenue from Townsend Industries which has installed its own water reuse system.

Halfway House: The Barnwell Road Manor for Men, a non-profit organization that works with substance abusers and the mentally ill, wants to establish a transitional house in Pittsboro and other such homes throughout the county. Mason Jones, founder, said that many men are being released from prisons who suffer drug addiction or some other type of mental illness and the Manor attempts to give these men the tools to re-integrate them into society. The Manor currently operates houses in Raleigh, Garner and Wilmington. Anyone interested in learning more about Barnwell Road Manor can call Jones at (919) 773-3057.

Water: Pittsboro recently learned that last year's drought caused the level of Trihalomethanes in the drinking water to exceed both the state and federal levels. The maximum contamination level allowed by the EPA is 0.10 milligrams per liter and between October 2001 and September 2002 it was 0.13826 (mg/l). One must drink an a lot of contaminated water over a period of several years before any ill effects, associated with liver, kidneys and the central nervous system as well as the risk of cancer, can occur. Pittsboro's superintendent of the water treatment plant said that as of now no one is in danger, but anyone with a serious health condition should consult a physician to see if their ailment may be exacerbated.
-Al Lebeau, Director and Chair
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

For your information, these are the services that the FHA Board and volunteers presently perform for our residents:

Communications:

Newsletter
Directory
E-mail network
Web site
Open forums, e.g. town meetings, etc.
Mail kiosk bulletin boards

Services:

    Maintenance of the Gathering Place
    Coordination of the activities in the Gathering Place
    Office staffing and operation
    Sponsorship of holiday social events
    Block captain network
    Upkeep and improvements of the playgrounds
    Covenant awareness and conformity
    Newcomer welcome and support
    Emergency information network

Maintenance:

    Public roadway shoulders (10+ miles)
    Beaver Pond
    Mail kiosks including parking areas
    Undeveloped common areas
    Lighting/cats eye installation on selected roadways
    Road signs

Planning:

     Liaison with R.B. Fitch
     Monitoring of county affairs
     Planning for future growth

Fiscal Management:

     Collection, disbursement, management of funds
     Protection of resources, including insurance, intellectual assets, such as web site, directory, etc.
     Issuance of financial reports
     Projection of financial needs to the community
     Financial oversight including audits

-Nancy Kern, President
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CSGV NEWS

Having endured the December storm with power failures, major tree and roof damage and cars locked in garages, things were just about returning to normal when another assault by Mother Nature hit us with an ice storm. Happily, it can be reported that most of the downed trees are removed, roofs repaired, ceilings are being painted and garage doors are doing their duty!

President Gresham Yeager fielded countless phone calls, as did Phil Evans, handling insurance claims. Jim Dixon and Connie Rende trudged through mud and cold, directing the landscape clean up...and there was a great deal of neighbor helping neighbor. Spring cannot come too soon.

The February 13 Board Meeting featured an exploratory presentation on professional management, a growing trend among homeowners associations like ours.

At its January meeting, the Board accepted Florence Shapiro's resignation as a member of the Board. She will continue to handle garage door problems. Temporarily, Gene Gurlitz will cover other house repairs. Ray Mones is following up needed repairs to roofs replaced by Pickard. This leaves an opening on the Board for a willing resident.

During a review of crawl spaces, a representative of Sawyer Pest Control indicated that all paper and boxes be removed, as they are favorite nesting places for termites!

CSGV residents are welcome at meetings of the Board, the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Minutes of meetings are posted in the mail kiosks.
-Florence B. Shapiro
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Right now there are close to 100 Chatham County children in the custody of the Department of Social Services because of parental abuse and neglect. Fortunately, there is a program that keeps the children's rights and needs at the forefront. The Guardian ad Litem Program recruits, trains, supervises and supports community volunteers to advocate in court for the best interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children. Today the situation in Chatham County is critical. There are 76 abused and neglected children currently in the court system and only four Chatham County volunteers. Luckily, Orange County residents are helping to represent these children, but it is not enough. We need Chatham County volunteers willing to spend 10-15 hours per month to help our Chatham County children. Please make a commitment to a local child and make sure he/she has an advocate. Call 968-2049 for more information.
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HEALTH NEWS

FEARRINGTON CARES NEWS

    UPDATE

FEARRINGTON CARES, RB FITCH AND THE COMMUNITY-WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Update: Where we are today? We are in contract discussion with the health department for the new nurse who we hope to have in place in early March. We are in final discussions with R.B. Fitch as to the use of part of the former UNC clinic in the village-this will provide more space and privacy for the nurse and the residents and further protect confidentiality for all. We will continue to use the present office for small meetings and to meet other needs.

To date our request for greater participation from the community to allow us to expand needed services is going well. There appears to be a growing awareness of our health-related needs and the services already provided.

We continue to need your help! If you have not participated in our appeal to support these efforts, please do so now-without you we cannot succeed!
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    DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS

The AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving course will be given on April 17 & 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The cost for both days is $10, which is due on the first day. Make the check out to AARP to cover the cost of materials provided at the class. Some auto insurance companies give a premium discount for attending this class.
To register for this class call Joe Geoghegan at 545-0710.

    FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 11, 4:30 p.m., Presentation on Osteoporosis.
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'YOGA CAN STRENGTHEN THE BODY'

This is the title of a book about using exercise to prevent common ailments. One of the authors, Ms. Krucoff, says, "Yoga can strengthen the body in a very safe way." If this piques your interest, join our Yoga Group. We meet every Wednesday from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Gathering Place. For more information contact Laura Hyer, 545-9607.
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MUSIC NOTES

THE CAROLINA BRASS RETURNS TO FEARRINGTON CONCERT SERIES

The Carolina Brass, a familiar and beloved ensemble in the Triangle and at Fearrington Village, will return for a concert on Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

The six-piece group led by Timothy Hudson is made up of native North Carolinians with considerable national and international recording and touring experience. Carolina Brass programs include Dixieland/Jazz, Broadway Show Tunes and Medieval/Renaissance, classical and contemporary music.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Extra seats are usually available. Non-subscribers should arrive at the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $10 per person.
-Larry Botto
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HARMONY GRITS NEWS

Valentines Day "eve" was a smash hit for the Harmony Grits, Fearrington's men's chorus, who performed before an audience of 125 at the Sanford Enrichment Center. The Grits were led by Matt Fry and accompanied by our talented Daniel Hadley. The Grits performed 10 of their favorite numbers and the Mini-grits, our 13-voice close harmony group, performed a Valentine's Day special rendition of "Let Me call You Sweetheart." The audience gave us a standing ovation.

We rehearse each Thursday in the Gathering place at 4:15 p.m. All interested men are welcome. Bring your voice and enthusiasm. No special training required and no auditions. Come and join us for two great March performances. We appear at Croasdale Village on March 13 and then at Carolina Springs on March 27. Our Carolina Springs performance includes an invitation to a potluck supper!

Please call Bob Bogle for further information on joining the Harmony Grits at 545-3027.
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VILLAGE VOICES INVITE YOU TO GO POLYNESIAN

Forget winter! Join Village Voices for a celebration of South Seas and South winds. The date is April 5, at the Gathering Place. The price is $15 per person, but it includes beverages and dinner appropriate to the locale. Chefs Ellie Davidson and Virginia Childress guarantee Polynesian fare to make you dream of the islands. Hawaiian dress is suggested even if it is just a flower in your hair. A surprise, stellar entertainment will headline the event. Your attendance will support the future of Village Voices. It will also promise an evening to remember. Reservations required. Please call Joan Cowan (545-2345) or Anne Kirkhoff (542-4390).
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

The third season of Music in the Air is about to start. This free, open-air concert series will open on Thursday, April 17, from 4:30-5:15, in the village. The first group is Trilogy, three musicians with guitars and a smooth sound. This group has performed in Fearrington before and is a big favorite. Look for our tent and don't forget to bring a chair. (In the case of bad weather, the performance will take place inside the Market Cafe.)

These concerts will take place every other Thursday, with the last one (on June 12) a Talent Evening put on by Fearrington residents! Further information will be posted on the website. For questions and suggestions, contact Carolyn Gelderman.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

ELIZABETH PLAISTED EXHIBIT

Everyone is invited to Elizabeth Plaisted's art show of oil paintings, which will open on February 24 at 3 p.m. with a tea at the Senior Citizens Center in the Galleria on Elliott Street in Chapel Hill. Her paintings have been displayed at Fearrington Village, in the Horace Williams House, the North Carolina Botanical Garden and throughout the Triangle. Her works will be displayed until April 4.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

In recognition of Women's History Month in March, the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library will sponsor four seminars on "Women's Lives." Fearringtonian Nancy Johnson, who is a retired college professor of history and women's studies, will lead the seminars, to be held on March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2-4 p.m. at the Pittsboro library. The talks will be based on the following books: Firewood: A Political Autobiography (Critical Perspectives on the Past) by Gerda Lerner, Mrs. Whaley and Her Charleston Garden and Mrs. Whaley Entertains by Emily Whaley, Once There Was a Farm: A Country Childhood Remembered by Virginia Bell Dabney, and Creeker: A Woman's Journey by Linda Scott Derosier. These books are available at the library. It is not necessary to read the books before attending the lectures.

The March art exhibit will feature the intuitive watercolors and collages of Fearrington artist Anne Botto.

Please look through your books for donations to the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library's annual spring book sale, to be held at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 1, 2 and 3. Proceeds go toward special book purchases, programs for adults and children, and the Bookmobile. All subjects and categories of books in good condition are welcome. Audio and videotapes in good condition are also requested for the sale. Bring your donations to the circulation desk at the library. You may request a receipt for tax purposes. For more information, call Bev or Jim Wiggins at 542-4478 or the library at 542-3524.
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MEN'S NEWCOMER LUNCHEON

UNC Professor Jean Black will speak on "Contemporary Native Americans in North Carolina" at the March Men's Luncheon of the Greater Chapel Hill Newcomers Club. The program will be held on Friday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club. The cost of a Soup 'n Salad buffet lunch is $10.75. RSVP with checks payable to Warren Wagner, 141 Fearrington Post, by Friday, March 14.

Spouses, guests, alumni and others are welcome as long as space permits. Questions? Contact Terry Crook at 260-2942 or terrycrook@earthlink.net.
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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION

Professor Robert O. Keohane, James V. Duke Professor of Political Science at Duke University, will discuss "Unilateralism and Multilateralism" at UNA's Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, March 26, at noon at the Holiday Inn on 15-501 Bypass in Chapel Hill (opposite Eastgate shopping center). Make a reservation by sending a check in the amount of $15 payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Betsy Hankin, 111 W. Seeman St., Durham, NC 27701. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, March 20. Questions to Betsy at 688-4017.
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EVENT TO SUPPORT SECOND BLOOM

All Fearrington residents are invited to attend a cocktail party on Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Carolina Club located on Ridge Road at Stadium Drive in Chapel Hill
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The event is being held to support funding for the start-up of Second Bloom, a thrift shop benefiting Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County. Both members and nonmembers of the Carolina Club are welcome to attend the event. A cash bar will be available; 25 percent of all proceeds for nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks plus all tips will go to support Second Bloom. Appetizers will be provided free of charge. All who attend are welcome to purchase dinner at the club dining room after the event.

Additional information will be distributed to porch baskets between February 28 and March 3. Reservations are required; please make your reservation by March 27 with an e-mail (preferred method) or phone call to one of the following. Jean Green: 545-0941 or greenc@mail.uww.edu or Janet Lorant: 542-5760 or janlorant@ yahoo.com.

Detailed directions to the Carolina Club and parking instructions can be obtained by calling 962-1101 or at the following website: www.carolina-club.com.
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ADVENTURES IN HABITATING

The weather outside may have been frightful this winter, but that certainly hasn't put a damper on doings at the new Chatham Habitat for Humanity Home Store. We've been getting some outstanding donations recently. Recent acquisitions have included such gems as a sterling overlay pitcher and glass set, original artwork, signed prints and a charming Victorian-type settee with matching chair.

Besides these specialty pieces, the Home Store is brimming with furnishings ranging from pots and pans to sewing notions, to sofas. Thanks to Jeff Fogg, our new manager, the Home Store is now offering bargains on e-bay. Jeff has a wonderful eye for collectibles, the kind that make Internet shoppers drool. For example, when the Home Store was recently given a donation of two clocks, both of them in pieces, volunteer pricers despaired at being able to assemble them. Jeff put the clocks together, offered them on e-bay, sold one for $58 and the second for $3,706. That's almost 13 percent of the money it takes to build one Habitat house.

Housing is the reason for the existence of the Home Store. All its profits go to build affordable housing for deserving folks in Chatham County. Every time you shop at the Pittsboro store, or click on the store web site, you are helping someone realize a lifelong dream of owning a home.

We hope you'll drop by for a visit soon. The Home Store is located at 467 West Street in Pittsboro. (That's Business 64 West going towards Siler City.) It's open from 11 to 6 Wednesday through Friday, and from 10 to 4 on Saturday. Want to check out online goodies? Go to www.eBay.com and click "Search" on the Home Page. Then search by "Seller." Our moniker is "hab4humanity." Call us at 542-0788 with any questions you have about merchandise, donating to the store, or becoming a volunteer. Happy bargain hunting!
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NEW DIRECTORY- NEW FORMAT!

Barring any last minute glitches, the 2003 Fearrington Directory should be available in early March. For 2003 the format has changed somewhat. All of the information sections will be at the front (in previous years some was in front and some at the back), followed by the alphabetical section and then the lot listings. Emergency information will be inside the front cover and the back cover has space for additions and changes. We also plan an expanded map section, with detailed maps of some of the newer sections of Fearrington. The new table of contents is shown t. We've tried to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there will be inevitable errors. Residents are welcome to send corrections to the editor, Michael Cotter, or drop them off in the FHA office. Also, given increased costs, the price for extra copies of the directory will go from $4 to $5 per copy.

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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR

FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR