FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY NEWS

DON'T BECOME A HIGHWAY STATISTIC

Last spring the Chatham Record reported the death of a woman killed on U.S. 15-501 when her car struck a deer. Though such crashes are a national problem, there are special reasons for Fearringtonians to keep her death in mind at this time of year.

According to Cliff Braam of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Chatham County ranks #6 among the 20 N.C. counties accounting for 45 percent of our state's animal crashes, and September marks the start of a sharp increase, lasting through January, in the frequency of animal-vehicle crashes. (Deer are the culprits in 90 percent of them.)

Don't assume you are safe when leaving the county. For all the United States, Road and Travel estimates that there are approximately 500,000 deer-vehicle collisions each year. They result in the deaths of over 100 humans and thousands of injuries. Auto insurers put the approximate property damage cost of each such crash at $2,000.

For North Carolina between 2000 and 2002, DMV recorded the following numbers of animal-related crashes: 13,492 (2000), 15,583 (2001), and 14,072 (2002). Of the drivers and passengers involved those three years, 3,384 were injured and 14 died. The comparable Chatham County figures are 302 (2000), 411 (2001) and 268 (2002) crashes, 47 injuries and no deaths. This year's figures will include at least one death.

Nor are death and injury a driver's only concerns. At $2,200 per crash and $30 million per year, the property damage estimate for N.C. crashes is similar to the national experience.

Residents must draw their own conclusions from the data. With the fall mating and hunting seasons close at hand, however, showing extra care while on the road seems to be in order. None of us wishes to be a statistic in a future issue of the Chatham Record.
-FHA Deer Committee
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH LUMINARIES

It is time to start thinking about the Luminary Sale in December to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. There are more than 2,000 families with seriously ill or injured children who use the Ronald McDonald House each year. All proceeds from the sale of the luminary kits are donated to help support the House. Anyone interested in helping to distribute flyers and take orders for kits, please call Anna Lees Cobb at work (545-9400) or Bunny Shillito (542-1984). Thank you.
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PRESIDENT'S OBSERVATIONS

As we enter the fall/winter season, I would like to express a few concerns that I have about the Village:

1. I have had several calls from residents about speeding cars on the Village roads. A reminder to all drivers that the speed limit on all roads is 25 mph. Please consider this fact when you are behind the wheel.

2. When you are walking or bicycling on the Village roads before sunrise or after sundown, it might be wise to put some reflecting tape on your clothing. In addition, please make sure that you walk against the ongoing traffic and if you are on the pavement, walk in a single file.

3. It's lovely to see so many of you walking on the new paths on Village Way. Be sure to express your appreciation to R.B. when you see him.

Have a great fall and remember that there is a FHA Town Meeting on October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Watch for the agenda at your mail kiosk on the FHA Bulletin Board as well as the one outside the FHA Office.
-Nancy E. Kern, FHA President
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REMINDER-NEWCOMERS WELCOME PARTY

The FHA will hold the Newcomers Welcome Party on Thursday, October 2, at the Gathering Place, from 2-3:30 p.m.

At that time, representatives from the clubs at Fearrington and area community groups will be present to greet you and tell you about their activities. We are looking forward to meeting all of you at this meeting, and hope you will attend.
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FEARRINGTON COOKS FOR FEARRINGTON CARES

Fearrington Cooks for Fearrington Cares will be a cookbook that reflects the lifestyle of our unique village. Since the majority of us are retired, we can spend more time enjoying the good things in life, one of them being food. How we cook for ourselves and our friends will be recorded and shared with others. We are a social group of folks and we entertain in many ways: dinner parties, cocktail parties, picnics before concerts, pool parties. What do we cook when we entertain? What meals have we concocted for just the two of us? What tidbits have we provided when we have a potluck supper? All these recipes tell what cooking in Fearrington is all about. We have gourmet cooks as well as non-cooks but we all like to eat, so share with us some of your specialties.

We are looking for recipes that are notable for uniqueness and quality yet can be easily prepared to accommodate our busy lives. Recipes should be creative and appealing to the eye as well as uncomplicated and reliable. Ingredients should be easily available in our local markets and should include as few commercially prepared products as possible.

All recipes will be reviewed by the recipe committee and those that most closely meet the criteria listed will be sent on to our testing committee. Testing will be blind so that the testers will not know whose recipe they are testing. We may find that we have duplicate recipes or have too many recipes for one classification. If this should be the case we may call you and ask if you could submit another recipe in a different category.

Criteria For Selection Of Recipes:

Ease of preparation •
Availability of ingredients
Appeal to the eye as well as the palate
Reliability

Recipe Submission

A format has been created for you to use when submitting a recipe. Please contact the person in your designated area and she will send you the format. We can send it via e-mail or snail mail, whichever accommodates you. If your contact person is not available when you call, then please contact another person on the list. Please send your recipes to one of the following committee members.

• PHASE I & II: Susanne Hotte, 360 Linden, 542-5658, newgreenthumb@earthlink.net
• PHASE III & IV: Elaine Landriau, 284 Claymoor, 542-6425, egl@mindspring.com
• PHASE V: Peggy Quinn, 357 Linden, 545-0873, peggyquinn@intrex.net
• PHASE VI: Nancy Foster, 550 Weathersfield, 542-0407, tafoster @mindspring.com
• CAMDEN PARK: Cynthia Jones, 20 West Madison, 545-9660, cjones25 @nc.rr.com
• THE WOODS: Florence Johnson, 644 Spindlewood, 545-0644, illini57@mindspring.com
• THE WOODS: Barbara Goodman, 696 Spindlewood, 542-6178, egoodman @nc.rr.com
• BUSH CREEK: Judie Burke, 873 Millcroft, 542-1701, philjudieburke@hotmail.com
• LANGDON/BRADFORD PL.: Linda Taft, 1390 Bradford, 542-6237, lstaft@earthlink.net
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

DUPLICATE BRIDGE NOTES

We welcome all bridge players to a day of Duplicate. We're not so serious that we don't have fun, too. We're at the Gathering Place most Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (see the dates on the Monthly Calendar). The new officers are Jim Perry and Ruth Williams, co-chairmen; Betsy Ahern, treasurer; and Dorothy Samitz, publicity. The admission fee has been lowered to $3. Where else can you have hours of playing fun for so little?
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AN INVITATION TO FEARRINGTON WIDOWERS

There is a group of widowers in Fearrington that meet weekly for fellowship. It starts with a social hour with drinks and snacks followed by car pooling to dinner. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings 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, 933-4987 or Joe Prendergast, 542-6275.
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NEW FOOD CO-OP

Melissa Frey will present a program to the Fearrington Vegetarian Club about a new sustainable foods co-op in downtown Pittsboro called Chatham Marketplace at 6:30 on Wednesday, October 8, at the Gathering Place. Please contact Margaret George at 542-4609 or Maggie Gaudet at 545-0494 if you would like to attend. All are welcome.
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ARTS & CRAFTS. ETC

Arts and Crafts announces the meeting on Monday, October 13, at 1:30 at the Gathering Place will feature Siglinda Scarpa, a Chatham County artist, potter and sculptor. She has a love of nature that inspires an organic approach to the forms she creates. Siglinda will discuss her art and her life, present slides to illustrate her work as well as display a few examples of this work. Please join us and enjoy a visit with this local artist.

We also remind you of the special lunch in Chapel Hill at Lantern on Tuesday, October 21, where Chef Andrea will discuss Pan Asian cuisine and let us visit the kitchen of this popular restaurant. Tickets for the three-course lunch are $25 and must be purchased from Nancy Marrow, 16 Caswell (542-4605) by October 6. Checks should be made out to Arts and Crafts. Guests will be welcome. There will be a cash bar.

Every year Arts and Crafts provides Christmas gifts for the mentally ill patients from Chatham County at John Umstead Hospital, the regional state psychiatric hospital.

In order to fulfill this commitment, Arts & Crafts, depends on the financial support of its members and that of the entire Fearrington community. Please make donations by check payable to Orange County Mental Health Assoc.- Operation Santa Claus. Checks will be collected at the October meeting or can be delivered to the Arts & Crafts box at the Gathering Place kiosk. They can also be left with Norma Berry, 14 West Camden (542-4595). Your donation will help to make this a memorable holiday for these patients.
For information on membership in Arts and Crafts call the president, Madge Briggs, at 545-2960.
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HAVURAH LECTURE

Jodi Magness, Ph.D., Kenan Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, is featured speaker at the Tuesday, October 14, meeting of the Fearrington Havurah. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

Professor Magness will discuss "Jerusalem in the Time of Herod the Great." A world-renowned scholar in the field of biblical archaeology, Professor Magness is one of the leading experts on the Second Temple Period, extending from the Maccabees to the destruction of the Temple by the Roman legions.

She is the author of numerous scholarly books, monographs and journals on topics ranging from excavation sites in the Middle East, to early Islamic pottery, to Roman military equipment, to ancient synagogues, to the archaeology of the Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls.

She is the recipient of the Biblical Society Award for the Best Popular Book in Archaeology and is currently directing excavations of a Roman fort in Yotvata, Israel.
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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

The Fearrington Women's Club will meet on Wednesday, October 15, at 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place. This year a series of programs, "Women at Work," will be presented by outstanding guest speakers from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The October meeting will feature Linda Wagner-Martin, Hanes Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature. The author of numerous books and articles, she will speak about "The One Who Got Away: Barbara Kingsolver at Work." The meeting will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.

About Barbara Kingsolver-Whether they're adopting a Cherokee toddler or fighting an ecological menace, Barbara Kingsolver's brave heroines take on remarkable challenges. Though she emphasizes that her books are purely fictional, they are seasoned with her unusual background as a native of both Kentucky and Africa and a student of both science and language.

This is the first speaker in a series of programs, "Women at Work." The next guest will be Barbara Harris, Professor of History and Director of Women's Studies at UNC. Her topic is "English Aristocratic Women at Work, 1450-1550."

Looking Ahead-Special Events

Wednesday, October 29-Trip to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to see "TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibit." Car pools leaving from the Gathering Place. Details: Nancy Foster, 542-0407.

Thursday, November 13-Benefit Fashion Show Luncheon, the Gathering Place, 11:30 a.m., guests welcome, $25. Proceeds benefit Chatham County Charities. Contact Kaye Zinsmeyer, 542-7042.
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HISTORY BUFF?

Then come to the Gathering Place for a series of four lectures on Deuteronomic history by Dr. James M. Efird, professor of biblical interpretation at Duke Divinity School.

Cultural conflicts, rebellion, banishment, captivity, annihilation and restoration-you'll find them all in Deuteronomy, Judges, Samuel and Kings; Old Testament books of the Bible. Dr. Efird will bring it to life for his listeners, helping us see the hand of God in all the bedlam and chaos of that time and perhaps our own.

This erudite and entertaining gentleman will lecture from 10-11:30 a.m. on October 20 and 27, November 10 and 17 (note no lecture on Nov. 3). All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend. These programs are free and reservations are not necessary.
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ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR

Topic: The Top Three Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan: (1) You have no estate plan; (2) You have moved to North Carolina from another state; (3) It's been at least five years since your plan was prepared. As a community service, the Fearrington Women's Club is pleased to present an estate-planning seminar on Tuesday, October 21, 10 a.m. at the Gathering Place.

Our speaker will be Gregory Herman-Giddens, a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. He obtained a B.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill, a J.D. from Tulane Law School, and an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law. He is a member of the North Carolina and Florida Bars, and practices in Chapel Hill.

All Fearringtonians and guests are welcome and there will be no charge, so plan to take advantage of this opportunity.
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GARDEN CLUB TO HEAR ABOUT ATTRACTING BIRDS TO THE GARDEN

Program co-chairs Anna Lees Cobb and Larry Alperin have arranged for Cynthia Fox of The Wild Bird Center to speak to the club at their Tuesday, October 21, meeting. Cynthia's topic will be "Planting, Feeding and Housing for our Feathered Friends Through the Fall and Winter Months." She will also include information on attracting bats to our yards...a timely topic considering the mosquito problems this summer and the approaching Halloween season. As always, the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. The meetings are open to all Fearrington residents and membership is definitely encouraged. Dues are $10 annually.

Also on the evening's agenda will be the voting on the Constitution and By-Laws changes presented at the September meeting. If you missed that meeting, the documents and changes are available on the club website. Also check the website calendar for special projects and events of interest to gardeners in the area.
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FEARRINGTON TRAVEL CLUB

The Fearrington Travel Club meets five or six times each year in the Gathering Place to share members' experiences in travel to all parts of the U.S. and the world. Projected 35 mm slides, digital photos, edited personal or commercial videotapes and DVDs can be used to augment personal experiences.

On Thursday, October 23, the Travel Club will present a slide show with commentary by Donald Zehl (484 Beechmast), and a professional video of the Gilded Age Mansions and their owners, in Newport, Rhode Island, obtained during a recent Elderhostel. Some of the "American Castles" of the Hudson River Valley, many owned by the same families who built "Cottages" in Newport, will also be demonstrated. All Fearringtonians with an interest in travel and/or photography are invited to attend.

Both former presenters and new members who would like to share their travels with us are invited to call me to schedule a convenient date. Meeting dates are: on November 20, 2003, March 3, April 7, and May 5, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Donald Zehl, 542-4076.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS

You may have already heard that the FTA has acquired the services of tennis pro Caroline Hill for the fall. Caroline was the captain of the UNC 2002 ACC Championship Tennis Team. Since Sept. 15 she has been giving private and semi-private lessons as well as 5-person clinics. If you are thinking of getting back into tennis, or just want to improve your game, why not brush up with a few lessons or clinics. Give Pat Bodoh (542-3488) or Judy Wurster (545-2126) a call to schedule time with Caroline Monday through Friday from 11 to 3 p.m. Players interested in Ladder Play are encouraged to call Pat for more information.

Upcoming FTA events include the Annual Round Robin at Chapel Hill Tennis Club, Sunday, October 26, 1-4 p.m. and the Tennis Dinner at the Gathering Place, Saturday, November 1, at 6 p.m. The Fearrington Tennis Association hosts Mixed Doubles from 9-12 every Saturday morning. Fearrington residents who are not presently FTA members are encouraged to join us Saturday mornings this fall.
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, at 7:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place. We will continue our series of discussions on topics that are critical to the future of our democracy as we move toward national elections in 2004. Dean Gene Nichol, Dean and Burton Craige Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill Law School, will speak to us on "National Security and Civil Rights." Dean Nichol teaches courses in constitutional law, federal courts, political reform and civil rights. We look forward to his comments and a lively discussion.

Also in October, the Chatham Democrats will hold the annual Club 25 Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, October 17, at the Alston Chapel Fellowship Hall in Pittsboro. The speaker will be former State Representative Dan Blue. Contact Gayle Ruedi for further information.

Looking ahead, our next meeting will be held on Monday, December 8, at 7:15 p.m. Jim Goodmon, president and CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Company (owner of WRAL-TV and WRAL-FM, among other properties) will be with us to discuss issues related to media and the American democracy. Be sure to mark your calendar.

During our winter and spring meetings 2004, we will focus on getting to know more about the positions of Democratic candidates at the local, state and national levels as we move toward the May, 2004 Democratic primary election in North Carolina.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Fearrington Republican Club is very pleased to host North Carolina Republican State Senate Leader Patrick Ballantine, candidate for Governor of North Carolina, on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 at the Gathering Place.

Senator Ballantine was first elected to the North Carolina Senate in 1994. He was elected Republican Senate Leader in 1996 and unanimously re-elected in 2000 and 2002. N.C. Taxpayers United, a non-partisan watchdog group that monitors tax and spend legislation, named Senator Ballantine the "Taxpayers Best Friend." Citizens for a Sound Economy gave him a "Perfect 100" score for his voting record for less government and lower taxes.

Gubernatorial candidate Ballantine's platform includes creating a business-friendly environment through reducing regulation, taxation and litigation, restoring North Carolina as a "Good Roads State" and giving good teachers a raise by redirecting education funds from the bureaucracy to the classroom.

We will try to bring to Fearrington as many of the seven Republican gubernatorial candidates as possible so that you can make an informed choice in the primary. Candidates will come to the meetings if they learn there is a large turnout of the 400 Republicans in Fearrington. Call your friends. We want a big meeting.

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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AHOY! SAILORS

The traditional Fearrington Yacht Club annual clam chowder dinner is drawing near. In keeping with tradition it promises to be an evening of fun, fellowship, good food and drink. The annual meeting and dinner will be on November 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

Before dinner there will be a brief discussion of events planned and under consideration. The Club's European trip for next spring-"Navigating the Dutch Waterways"-has attracted 29 members. There will be a review of that wonderful trip plus exciting possibilities for 2004 such as a day sail charter from Beaufort with a lobster picnic on a barrier island perhaps preceded by a day of kayaking through the estuary nearby. Another possibility is a dinner cruise from Wilmington on the Cape Fear River and of course another fun float trip on Jordan Lake. How about a trip on the paddle wheeler Delta Queen-the only national landmark found in a different place most days?

Mark your calendar for November 14 and watch your mail for additional information. A lot of good things are going on with the FYC and new members are always welcome. Dues are only $10/person-simply make a check payable to the FYC and place it in the Club's box at the GP kiosk and be ready for some fun times!
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WOODS PARTY

To all Woods residents: It may seem premature, but it's really not too early to note the Annual Woods Party in your calendars. Our annual get-together will be held at the Gathering Place on Saturday, November 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. As always, this party will be an informal and enjoyable event.

Hosts this year are Sid and Lilyan Levine (545-0303) and Mike and Joanne Cotter (542-4414). The cost will be $7 per person. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided. As usual, please bring finger food for six, along with a non-perishable donation for a local food bank. Look for more details in the November newsletter and the flyer, which will be delivered to your door in November.
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OCTOBER READINGS AT MCINTYRES

• Thursday, October 2, at 7 p.m. Author Stella Suberman will read from her memoir When It Was Our War: A Soldier's Wife on the Home Front.

• Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m. NPR's Anne Garrels will read from her new book Naked in Baghdad: The Iraqi War As Seen by NPR's Correspondent. With bombs falling and the threat of sniper fire everywhere, Anne Garrels, reported each day, alone-with no production crew, researchers or glitzy graphics. One of only 16 un-embedded American journalists who stayed in Baghdad's now-legendary Palestine Hotel throughout the American invasion of Iraq, she was at the very center of the storm. Naked in Baghdad gives us the sights, sounds and smells of our latest war with unparalleled vividness and immediacy.

• Sunday, October 5, at 2 p.m. David Potorti will read from his book September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows: Turning Our Grief into Action for Peace. David lives in Cary and has served as a journalist and television and radio writer and producer. He is one of the founders of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

• Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m. Margaret Maron will read from her new novel, Last Lessons of Summer, at McIntyre's Bookstore. Known best for her Deborah Knott novels and her Sigrid Harald series, Edgar-winner Maron has produced a standalone gem, set in North Carolina's Piedmont country that focuses on a large matriarchal family. Inheriting her family's successful business, Amy Stedman reflects on her marriage to a man who seems to love her only for her money, her mother's apparent suicide in the wake of a deceitful husband, her grandmother's unsolved murder, and the possibility that she may be targeted next.

• Sunday, October 12, at 2 p.m. Frederick Barton will read from his novel A House Divided.

• Sunday, October 19, from 2 p.m. Mystery writer Wanda Canada will read from her novels Island Murders and Cape Fear Murders, both set on the North Carolina coast.

• Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m. Nashville singer/songwriter Marshall Chapman will read from her new book, Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller. Chapman uses 12 of her most resonant songs as entry points to many of her life's adventures. Not a memoir, but a map of the places she has been and what went through her mind as she was traveling there, this book is funny and tender, warm and exuberant.

• Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. Doris Betts will be at McIntyre's to lead a discussion on Sue Monk Kidd's book The Secret Life of Bees.
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DATE CHANGE FOR NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART VISIT

On Friday, November 14, the Fearrington Friends of the NCMA will sponsor a trip to the Museum to see "Defying Gravity: Contemporary Art and Flight." It is the nation's most ambitious contemporary art exhibition celebrating the Wright Brothers' wild and heroic feat. Two entire floors of the Museum and much of the surrounding grounds will be the site for large-scale works like Panamenko's fantasy flying machine or Morley's painting with a model airplane attached. The show features American masters, as well as nationally and internationally known artists, several with North Carolina connections.

We will meet at 1:30 in the Auditorium for an introduction to the show. This will enable you to take a knowledgeable self-tour. This is free for members, $5 Museum charge for non-members. Or join the Friends now and this membership will carry over into 2004. If car pools are needed, or if you would be willing to drive one, please call Lenni Newman ASAP at 545-0541. More info? Call Peggy Jo Kirby, 542-1991.
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CORRECTION

In a follow-up to the deer remedy article in the September newsletter, Frederick de Serres called to clarify his hot sauce recommendation. He sprays Texas Pete Hot Sauce not Tabasco to deter the deer. It's cheaper.
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WHAT'S NEW FROM R.B.

Whatever Lola Wants

Robert Flynn said he wanted some goats to help control the undergrowth at the lower end of Camden Park...I got on the Web, typed in belted goats, and located some in the form of Tennessee Fainting Goats near Winchester, Virginia...Robert and our farm manager, Bob Strowd, picked them up last weekend and the little fellas are hard at work. Naming rights have been sold and the guy is Phil and his lady friends are Lola, Luna and Lena. A word of caution...the fence is electric.

Groundbreaking at GR

Finally, we broke ground for Galloway Ridge...all is in order for construction to begin in September. Sales continue to be brisk...As a matter of fact, the 10 sales in August make it the best month to date. Only one cottage and several apartments left. For the latest update contact them at 545-2215 or visit www.gallowayridge.com.

Crocodile Creek

In mid-October Crocodile Creek for Kids will be opening their first retail store in space recently vacated by Viking Travel...Viking has moved a couple of doors north and is now between Pringle's and The Cottage Shop...Drop by and see them in their new locations.

15-501 Update

My latest update on the status of Highway 15-501 is "it will be finished when it is finished." I am, however, pleased to report that progress is being made.

Rezoning Request

There is a rezoning request before the county to allow a Harris Teeter to be built on the comer of Lystra Road and 15-501...if architecturally appealing this could be a real asset.

Kudos to Keebe

And finally, after attending a couple of years of evening and weekend classes, next weekend, daughter Keebe will receive a MBA degree from UNC Chapel Hill...my congratulations...
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TENNESSEE FAINTING GOATS SETTLE IN

Fearrington's animal population increased recently when four Beltie-like Tennessee Fainting Goats-a male and three females-took up residence in a lightly electrified fenced-in area at the far east corner of the Jenny Fitch Garden on Weathersfield between East Camden and West Camden. Their feeding area is just off Weathersfield, but they roam and feed on vegetation in a much larger area.

Some of the area will be cleared of vegetation, and the goats are expected to be a big help. They're "the perfect answer" to clearing, says Phoebe Lockley-Fox of Fitch Creations, not to mention their attraction.

What is a Tennessee Fainting Goat? Here's some information from the International Fainting Goat Association (http://www.webworksltd.com/webpub/goats/faintinggoat.html).

The origin of the Fainting Goat has been traced back to the 1880s in Marshall County, Tennessee. A man by the name of Tinsley came to town bringing along a few goats and a "sacred" cow. He stayed long enough to marry a local woman, and to help a farmer with the harvest. He sold his goats to a man by the name of R. Goode and then departed the community. He took the cow with him, but alas for the poor wife, left her behind.

Today's Fainting Goats descended from those few goats. The goats were used primarily for meat, although they were also used to protect sheep. With a Fainting Goat in the herd if coyotes or dogs threatened the sheep, the sheep could run away while the Fainting Goat fell over, providing the predator with an easy meal while the sheep escaped. These goats were close to extinction by the 1980s, but have now been bred back to where they are no longer endangered.

The name "Fainting" Goat is a bit misleading because they do not actually faint. They have a genetic problem with relaxing muscles. When they are startled or surprised, their muscles lock up and the goat then sometimes falls over. Hence the name "Fainting" Goat. Older goats are more adept at leaning against a fence or barn and so they don't exhibit this trait as much as younger goats. It's kind of like doing isometric exercises and so these goats have about 40 percent more meat than a comparably sized goat. They are also known in some parts of the U.S. as "Nervous" Goats, and in Texas as "Stiff-legged" Goats.

Fainting Goats have bulgy eyes which are very unusual and which distinguish them from other breeds. They also have very long ears that stand out to the side of their head. They are a very calm animal and make excellent pets. There's a lot more information about Tennessee Fainting Goats at the above website and at http://www.atfga.com/history.htm, the website of the American Tennessee Fainting Goat Association.
-Bob Comey
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'BETTY SMITH MEETS CARL JUNG: SOME MEMORIES, DREAMS, REFLECTIONS'

A Play in One Act by Valerie Raleigh Yow

This award-winning playwright has generously let us produce her latest work for the first time. All are welcome to come and see the play and meet the author.

Sunday, October 12
Fearrington Thespians
7:30 at the Gathering Place
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

BARR TO APPEAR AT KENNEDY CENTER

Bob Barr will be appearing in the premiere of a new adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize winning All the King's Men at the Kennedy Theatre, BTI Center, Raleigh from Oct. 2 through Nov. 2.

The adaptation, by Adrian Hall and Warren, and directed by Hall, is in two parts-two plays which will be performed in repertory on successive nights. Adrian Hall, former Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Co. in Providence and of the Dallas Theater Center is one of the most influential directors in the country.

Performances will be Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For reservations, call 388-0066 or go to www.burningcoal.org.
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RESIDENT IN PRODUCTION OF BLITHE SPIRIT

Martha Nell Hardy of East Camden will appear in the Temple Theater production of Blithe Spirit. She plays the role of the eccentric medium, Madame Arcati. The Noel Coward comedy plays Oct 2-19.
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MEN'S LUNCHEON

Our guest speaker will be Dr. John Rogers, from the History Department at UNC, who will be giving a presentation, "Causes and Consequences of Climate Change." This very controversial topic has direct impact on all elements of our society and how we conduct our individual affairs.

The Newcomers Club Men's Luncheon group will meet Friday, October 17, 11: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the lower meeting room of the Chapel Hill Country Club on Lancaster Road in the Oaks. Advance cost, for a soup 'n salad buffet and an interesting speaker is only $11. RSVP and checks payable to Warren Wagner, 141 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Please remit by October 7. If you pay at the door, bring $12! -David Lederer
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2003 CHATHAM HUNGER WALK

On Sunday, October 19, at 1:30 p.m., the CORA (Chatham Out Reach Alliance) Food Pantry will launch its annual Chatham Hunger Walk from Pittsboro Elementary School on Elementary School Road in Pittsboro.

The 10K trek through Pittsboro is the yearly fundraising event for the CORA Food Pantry, generating over two-thirds of the agency's annual budget. The nonprofit, all-volunteer CORA Food Pantry on Camp Drive in Pittsboro purchases food at discounts from food banks and local grocers and distributes it to Chatham County residents who are in temporary need. An eligible family can get a week's worth of groceries for each family member, as many as four times a year.

Last year's Hunger Walk raised over $17,000, which, along with other donations, enabled CORA to provide support to over 1,200 families in short-term need in Chatham County, the equivalent of over 76,000 meals. During the first seven months of 2003, the number of families served has increased more than 45 percent over the record highs set for the same period last year.

The Hunger Walk participants recruit sponsors who will donate funds in honor of the effort of the walker. Last year our Fearrington team raised over $1,700. We hope to better that figure on October 19. To be a member of the Fearrington Hunger Walk team, or to sponsor a walker, please call Diane Lyons at 545-0679 or Sally Earnest at 542-0120.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Are you familiar with HAVA? After the 2000 general election, political leaders, election officials, civil rights groups, public-interest advocates and people in general said the voting system needed improvement. A package of reforms was passed by Congress in the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The League of Women Voters has been studying the issue and now we are ready to act.

The Chatham Unit of the League of Women Voters is having a unit meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in McIntyre's Bookstore in Fearrington Village. Dawn Stumpf, director of the Election Board in Chatham County will be the guest speaker. Dawn will explain some of the changes you will see in the election system in North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Chris Farnan, 545-0657.
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UN ASSOCIATION TO COMMEMORATE UN DAY

In cooperation with the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, UNA's West Triangle chapter will commemorate the United Nations' 58th anniversary at its October Lunch and Learn meeting. The focus will be on UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, whose responsibility is to protect the rights of the world's children and improve their well-being. Alison Bracken, Southeastern Regional Coordinator of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, the major nongovernmental advocate in the United States for UNICEF, will discuss the plight of the world's children and the critical role UNICEF plays in assisting them.

The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Holiday Inn on 15/501 in Chapel Hill (opposite Eastgate Shopping Center). Reservations may be made by sending a check in the amount of $15 payable to "UNA-West Triangle Chapter" to Barbara Walburn, 247 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The deadline for Barbara to receive reservations is Thursday, October 16. Questions to Barbara at 967-6853.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Noted author Doris Betts will lead a discussion of The Secret Life of Bees at McIntyre's Books at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 26. This event is one of many activities in the Community Read project organized by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library. Please call McIntyre's (542-3030) for reservations and more information.

UNC Kenan Fellow and author Virginia Holman will speak about her new book, Rescuing Patty Hearst, a memoir of living with her mother's untreated schizophrenia, on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 at the Pittsboro Memorial Library.
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DON'T MISS 'A TASTE OF CHATHAM 2003'

The Chatham County Council on Aging will host the tenth annual "A Taste of Chatham" in the upstairs ballroom of the Governors Club on Sunday, November 9, from 4 until 7. Larry Stogner of WTVD will be the Master of Ceremonies and U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge has been invited to speak. Dave Osterberg, weatherman for NBC 17, will also speak.

Indulge in culinary delights, dancing and a live auction. All of the event's food is donated by some of the finest area restaurants and local chefs. The Heart of Carolina Jazz Septet will provide the musical entertainment.

Auctioneer Michael Rogers will lead the live auction featuring treasures donated by local artisans and businesses. Prizes include golf for four at The Preserve at Jordan Lake, dinner for two at the Fearrington House, golf for four at Governors Club, a Kennedy Rocking chair from Hart's Furniture, a handcrafted garden bench from Chatham Trades and handcrafted earrings from Gallery 18. The auction also features artwork from local artists including Perry Harrison, Jonathan Manning, Jeff Christian and Clyde Jones.

Over the years, "A Taste of Chatham" has become one of the largest social events in Chatham County, drawing over 300 people last year. This year's event will serve as the Capital Campaign Kick-Off for a new senior center in Siler City. The new facility will enable the Council to expand services and more effectively meet the needs of Chatham County's older adults. The goal of the event is to raise start-up money for the construction of the new building

Tickets are now on sale and are $40. For tickets, simply mail your request with your check made out to the Council on Aging to Post Office Box 715, Pittsboro, NC, 27312. Volunteers to sell tickets and help with event set-up and breakdown are needed. Please call Dina Reynolds at the Council at 542-4512.
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CHATHAM COUNTY INVITES ADVICE

The rapid residential growth projected in Chatham County in the next 5 years requires the need for concurrent development of business and industry. The Board of Commissioners is interested in contacting individuals in Fearrington Village who may have ideas or knowledge that can contribute to the expansion of business and industry in the County. It is an opportunity for residents to participate in this important program. If you are interested and desire more information please contact:

1. Tony Tucker, Director of Economic Development, 542-8274

2. Thomas J. Emerson, CHRM. Chatham County Board of Commissioners, 186 John Emerson Rd., Siler City, N.C., 919-742-3401, Annatomemerson@earthlink.net

3. Bob Atwater, Dist #1 Chatham County Board of Commissioners 2089 Farrington Pt., Chapel Hill N.C. 27517, 919-933-3937, Chathamone@bellsouth.net

Additional Information -Joint Select Committee on Economic Growth and Development-N.C. General Assembly; "N.C. could be doing more," Sue Cole, article in N&O, 9/16/03.

Forthcoming in Oct. 2003-Task Force of business and university leaders will unveil a new economic Strategy for the Triangle inspired by Michael Porter's critique in 2002.
-Alvin Schultzberg and Gayle Ruedi
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OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS HONORED

The United Way of Chatham County and the 2003 Chatham County Outstanding Volunteer Awards Advisory Committee coordinated two special events to recognize and celebrate the achievements of 17 exceptional volunteers on Monday, September 15, 2003: a presentation of certificates by the Chatham County Commissioners followed by a public celebration reception at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. Fearringtonians Doris Flexner, Anne Granath and Nancy Kinney were among the honorees.
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CHATHAM DOES ART!

WHAT: 11th Annual Open Studio Tour

WHERE: Artists' studios throughout Chatham County, North Carolina

WHEN: Public Opening reception, Friday, December 5, 7-9 p.m. at Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro. Linda Johnson-Dougherty will judge and present Merit Awards. Tour dates/times: Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, December 7 and 14, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

PREVIEWS:

• Center Gallery at the ArtsCenter, Carrboro, Tuesday, November 18 - December 15.

• The Studio Tour will be a part of the Orange County Art Walk on Friday, December 12, with a reception at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

• General Store and Cafe, 39 West Street, Pittsboro, November 16 through December.

• First Tour Weekend: Central Carolina Community College (CCCC), Pittsboro Campus, 764 West Street (Highway 64), 0.7 mile west of the courthouse.

Fifty-six selected artists around Chatham County open their homes and studios to the public for a show and sale of high quality fine art. The Studio Tour is self-guided using the map. Each studio is identified by a large red triangle. The galleries and studios are open free of charge. Call 336-581-3763 or email artstour@blast.com for a map and brochure. Visit www.chathamstudiotour.com for details.
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THE UNITED WAY OF CHATHAM COUNTY

The United Way Campaign is under way and we are happy to report that as of September 11, 173 Fearrington residents have responded, contributing $26,460. Our thanks for your caring and generosity. By the way, Uncle Sam will help with your contribution as your gift may be taken as a tax deduction.

All residents should have received an envelope, which includes interesting information about the United Way, a pledge card, and a return envelope. If by chance you haven't received yours, call one of the following and we will get a packet to you with great haste!

Julie Smith    545-0790
Peg Perlman    545-9951
Kay Hunt    542-1750

If you work outside of Chatham County and haven't given yet, it would be helpful if you would request that your donation be credited to Chatham County.

When considering your donation, keep in mind that the needs of Chatham County are many-last year alone there were over 25,000 requests for services! Most of us in Fearrington Village are fortunate to be in the position to help, so let's do it! If you are a first time giver, we welcome you. If you are an annual giver, consider increasing you pledge if at all possible. We need to dig deep to reach our goal of $81,000. Let us hear from you soon.
Thanks, Julie Smith & Peg Perlman
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MUSIC NOTES

VILLAGE VOICES CONCERT

Village Voices, Fearrington's women's chorus, has begun rehearsals to prepare for concerts during the 2003-04 season. If you somehow missed their concert last spring or simply would like to hear them sing those terrific blues tunes one more time, you can hear them on October 17, 7:30 p.m. at the United Church of Chapel Hill on Airport Road. In October the Voices will also be singing at Shepherd's House and the Forest at Duke. Women interested in joining are welcome every Monday at 3:45 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
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CELEBRATED ARMAN TRIO TO OPEN FEARRINGTON CONCERT SERIES SEASON

Many Fearringtonians who attended the performance of the Arman Trio in 2001 regard it as the best performance ever in the 10 years of the Fearrington Concert series.

A grant from the A.J. Fletcher Foundation in Raleigh has made it possible to schedule a return engagement of the Arman Trio as the opening concert in the 2003-2004 series. The concert will take place on October 19 at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

The trio of Deneiz Arman Gelenbe, piano, Constantin Bogdanas, violin and Dorel Fodoreanu, cello, performs annually in Paris, at Carnegie-Weill Hall in New York and on tour in North America. Hailed in Paris as a "meeting at the summit" their impassioned and incisive performances have received standing ovations everywhere. Their style reflects the best chamber music traditions from Central Europe with French color.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concerts if seats are available by arriving at the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per person.
-Anne & Larry Botto
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MUSIC IN THE AIR

Come and listen to some lovely music that we have planned for you. These concerts take place at our tent in the Village (and in the case of rain, indoors at the Market Cafe). Don't forget to bring a chair and a donation for the musicians.

• Tony Galiani Band, Thursday, October 9, 4:30, playing a lively mix of country and folk music.

• Triangle Tuba Quartet, Thursday, October 16, 4:30, with an unbelievably mellow sound (no oompah pieces!).

Contact Carolyn Gelderman for further information or suggestions for other musical groups.

UNC HOSPICE 3RD ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT

Sunday, October 5, 5 p.m.
The Barn at Fearrington Village
Featuring: Liz Tedesco, Piano
Trilogy, Multi-talented folk trio
Lulu and the Lounge Lizards,
Swingin' rhythm from the '30s and '40s
$15 donation at the door
Information call:
UNC HOSPICE 542-5545
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HEALTH & FITNESS NEWS

FEARRINGTON CARES

Nurse's Notes

Many, if not most, summer travelers have returned from far-flung corners and business at Fearrington Cares has increased significantly. Bug bites are down, but hypertension is rampant! Must be all of that wonderful food and drink that was enjoyed over the summer! Read on down to see what Fearrington Cares has in store to assist you in understanding hypertension, how to reduce your risk for developing hypertension and what to do if you have hypertension. We look forward to seeing you throughout the fall and helping you stay healthy and active.

Potential Fearrington Cares Volunteers

If you have not signed up to volunteer at Fearrington Cares, we still want you to join us! Please obtain a "pink sheet" sign-up form from the volunteer service (542-1930) or stop by the nursing office to pick one up. Once you have filled it out, you will be entered into our database as a volunteer for the activities you choose. We need all types of expertise and look forward to putting you to work for the community.

Newcomers Meeting

FHA will be hosting a Newcomers Welcome Party on Thursday, October 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Fearrington Cares will be there to meet you and discuss our organization and programs. Please drop by to meet Fearrington Cares volunteers and learn how you can contribute to our goals of health promotion and disease prevention. We hope to see all new residents there.

Community Collaborations Being Formed

Fearrington Cares is actively seeking collaborations with various community organizations that will enhance the programs offered to Fearrington residents. Discussions are currently under way with members of a graduate class entitled "Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Geriatrics" and with the UNC School of Nursing to develop educational programs and health promotion offerings for the community.

An interdisciplinary team composed of physical therapists, pharmacists and occupational therapists will be working with us on a Fall Prevention Workshop being offered in October with a focus on expanding the workshop into a larger and more comprehensive falls prevention program. The team will be gathering data from the community via phone and focus groups to determine needs and potential interventions for preventing falls in the Fearrington community. They will work with small groups and individuals depending upon specific interests and needs identified by the phone interviews/focus groups and by attendees in the initial workshop. If you receive a phone call or are asked to attend a small focus group we hope you will agree to contribute ideas or discuss experiences you have had. Together we can decrease the incidence of falls and improve the quality of day-to-day living in Fearrington.

In addition, a UNC nursing student will be joining us for a 6-week public health rotation later in the year. A specific project has not yet been identified. We look forward to the contributions of both student groups and are anxious to introduce them to our unique community.

Health Profile of Older North Carolinians-Influenza and Pneumonia

Nearly 50 percent of persons age 50 and older had a flu shot within the past year. The percentage was consistently higher in the 65 and older age group. Only 36.5 percent of North Carolinians age 50 and older reported that they ever had a pneumonia shot. The number of hospitalizations with flu or pneumonia as the primary diagnosis between 1999 and 2001 was nearly 25,000/year. Discharge rates for flu and pneumonia were higher among men compared to women, and increased sharply with age. The average length of hospital stay for flu and pneumonia-related complications was 6.7 days with a cost per hospitalization of $11,457.

Between 1999 and 2001, 1,781 deaths per year from flu and pneumonia were reported. Death rates from flu and pneumonia increase dramatically with age and differences in rates by race and sex are smaller than for many other causes of death such as diabetes and chronic respiratory disease.

Fearrington Cares will offer both flu and pneumonia shots on Friday, November 7, from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Gathering Place. If you are not covered by Medicare, flu shots are $12 and pneumonia shots $19.

Women Be Aware!

Did you know that cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in women in 2000? Cardiovascular disease killed nearly twice as many women in 2000 as cancer. Women under 50 are more than twice as likely to die of heart attacks as men in the same age group. Why? Because women's symptoms of heart attack are different than men's and women are more likely to be misdiagnosed in the emergency room. Experts recommend that you call 911 if you have one or more of these symptoms:

• Chest pain or discomfort-most heart attacks start with mild pain (usually in the center of the chest). It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain
• Discomfort in the stomach, jaw, neck or back. Women frequently feel this type of pain (either in addition to or without chest pain)
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweat
• Nausea or feeling of indigestion
• Lightheadedness accompanying these symptoms

Medical News Update

Are you confused by all of the recent news reports regarding diagnosis and treatment of hypertension? Fearrington Cares presents a lecture entitled "The New Guidelines for Management of Hypertension and the Preventive Program for Cardiovascular Disease," presented by Dr. Fred Cobb, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Duke Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program, Wednesday, October 15, 7-10 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

• Walking Group-Monday/Wednesday/ Friday, 8 a.m., Nursing Office
• Blood Pressure Clinic-October 1 and 15, 10 a.m.-noon, Nursing Office
• Alzheimer's Seminar-October 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gathering Place (registration required)
• Grief Support-October 17, 10 a.m.-11: 30 a.m., Nursing Office
• Lecture "New Guidelines for Hypertension Management"-October 15, 7-10 p.m., Gathering Place
• Falls Prevention Workshop- October 22, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Gathering Place (registration required)
• AARP 55 Alive Safety Driver Program-October 23 and 24 (corrected dates) 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Gathering Place, $10 course fee (Call Joe Geoghegan, 545-0710)
• Flu/Pneumonia Shots-November 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Gathering Place
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Fearrington Cares will sponsor the autumn Red Cross blood drive at the Gathering Place November 21 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Blood Bank has been alarmingly low at times recently so let's do our part to give it a boost! Our goal will be 30 units of donated blood or more. Watch the November newsletter for more details and meanwhile please mark your calendars so that we have a good turnout. Please call Martha Wilson at 542-0312 for your appointment.
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RESIDENT CONCERNS

GOATS THREATENED

Several months ago a thoughtless Fearrington resident was picking up dog waste in plastic bags and discarding these bags in Camden Park and nearby areas. Some of these bags were thrown in the field where the cattle graze. You may recall that a young Beltie calf suffocated while trying to consume one of the plastic bags. This problem is still with us. Now the culprit is throwing plastic bags in the newly fenced area of Camden Park. Needless to say, this poses a threat to the belted goats that arrived recently. If you own a dog, please pick up the waste and take the bag home.
-Barry Reece

EXHAUST FUMES

When I take walks around Fearrington Village I become very concerned about the exhaust fumes coming from the cars that pass me. We have to use our cars, but are there any ways we could reduce the total use of them? Possibly:

1) For events in and outside of Fearrington call others who might be going to give or get a ride.

2) When picking up or sending mail at one of the kiosks turn your engine off or half off.

3) If you are picking someone up for a meeting or party turn your engine off until you are ready to go.

Exhaust fumes are dangerous to our health, they contribute to greenhouse gases that will be around for many years, for our children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, as far into the future as we can imagine.
-Kay Atwater
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR YOGA

Wednesdays 8:15-9:30 a.m
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To participate, all that's needed is any old loose-fitting clothing and a 5-foot piece of carpet or pad. Our skilled yoga instructor will handle the rest. Come and see for yourself. For details, please call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.
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FHA NOTES

There will be ONLY ONE PICK UP IN EACH AREA starting on WEDNESDAY, October 15. SO HAVE YOUR YARD WASTE OUT BY THE ROAD BY TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 14

Leaves, brsh and tree limbs (not over 6 feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road

BAGS OR BUNDLES ONLY WILL BE PICKED UP
O All leaves must be in bags.
O Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles*.
O No garbage should be included.
O This service is for yard debris, not the result of major clearing efforts. Excessive amounts will not be picked up unless you contact Tom Seaton (942-1659), who will bill you for his services.

Residents should begin putting out debris for pickup during the previous weekend.

REMEMBER, COLLECTIONS WILL START ON WEDNESDAY.
ONLY ONE PICK UP IN YOUR AREA.

* To facilitate the tying, lay two 6-foot pieces of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 inches apart before you start stacking the limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie the knot, you know the pile is too big and you shstart another.

Grounds and Facilities Committee: John Custer 542-1582
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CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE TO 'WHAT'S NEW'?

The aim of the "What's New" section of the FHA website is to keep Fearrington residents up to date on what's happening in the community-a bridge between monthly newsletters. "What's New" also offers a direct link to lots of information about the FHA-board minutes for the current and preceding month and current and previous newsletters (to May 2002). There's also a link to the monthly Chatham County Liaison Reports.

It's my job to keep "What's New" current by posting announcements of community events, such as the ongoing Music in the Air performances, the annual Book, Bake and Boutique Sale and monthly FHA Board meetings. I also obtain weather alerts from WRAL-TV and post them if they apply to Fearrington.
Where does the information in "What's New" come from? Primarily from board members, residents and Fearrington organizations. I look at the website Bulletin Board frequently and either call attention to or repeat items from that section.

And last, but not least, are the offbeat items-like Ron Watson's photo last month of a Tennessee Fainting Goat and an earlier picture of residents refurbishing a street sign in the Historic District.
I urge all of you to e-mail me suggestions-both text and photos-for "What's New" to rcomey@mindspring.com

Wider community input would make "What's New" a more timely and informative communications tool for the Village.
-Bob Comey, Computer Committee
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2004 GATHERING PLACE SCHEDULERS

Peg Schultz and Peg Shenton, the 2003 Gathering Place schedulers, have sadly decided to retire from this position. They have done this job quietly and efficiently; I thank them for their service to our community.

If you think that you might be interested in this volunteer opportunity, "The Pegs" have offered to train you. Please call the FHA Office or Nancy Kern (542-7420).
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PLANNING MEETINGS

A public hearing on Chatham Downs, a Harris Teeter-driven commercial development proposed for the SE corner of Lystra Rd. and 15-501 was held on September 15.

The County Commissioners plan to call for a special Public Hearing to get commentary on the new Compact Community Ordinance, probably Oct. 20. Whenever the date is established, a copy of the CCO must be made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the date of the hearing. Copies normally are available at the Planning Department office, the Pittsboro Library and sometimes on the Web.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF FHA BOARD CANDIDATES FOR 2004

GERARD R. GAUDET-2004 PRESIDENT

Prior to moving to Fearrington, Gerry was a Senior Executive with Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) National Semiconductor and Control Data Corporation. His work life was spent in Southeast Asia including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, India, Thailand and the Philippines. He was active in American Chambers of Commerce, director of Fulbright Scholarships, coordinated the curricula at local universities to tailor technical education to dovetail with U.S. and international company requirements. He worked with Thailand's Education Ministry to improve drinking water facilities for schools in rural villages and involved many companies to support the activities. Gerry has been active in town volunteer activities acting as chairman of the Sewer Committee and Water Committee in Groton, Massachusetts.
Gerry received his B.S. from Massachusetts State Collage and graduated from Stanford's Executive Management Program. He moved to Fearrington in 1997 and has been active in tennis, golf and working with computers. He's been married to Maggie for 38 years, and they have two daughters living in Boston and Berkeley.

STEVE RUZIECKI-VICE PRESIDENT 2004, PRESIDENT 2005

Steve was born in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now Philadelphia University). He has worked in the textile field and transferred south 32 years ago. Previously employed by Yorkshire Americas as manager of technical services, he was responsible for corporate laboratory and development of new products in his field for U.S.A., Canada and Mexico. He has done volunteer service for American Red Cross, Youth Soccer and Public Education (Rock Hill District III).

Steve is married to Candy Strowd Cline, a graduate of UNC-CH, who now teaches in the Wake County Schools. Steve and Candy have one son, Lynch Davis, who lives with his wife Cindy and son Alexander in Leesburg, Virginia. Steve enjoys golf, gardening and the UNC Tar Heels.

JANET LORANT-SECRETARY

Dr. Janet L. Lorant recently retired from a Pennsylvania regional educational service agency where she worked as the Assistant Executive Director. During her 35-year public education career, she held positions as a principal, assistant superintendent and curriculum director.

Janet has published articles in the Journals of Staff Development and Pennsylvania Educational Leadership. She won the publication award from an international curriculum and supervision publication in 1992 and the distinguished service award for outstanding leadership and significant contributions to education in PA in 2000. She also has written the scripts for three educational videos, which have been released and has created published materials for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Janet continues to conduct presentations at national and state conferences on various educational topics.

While living at Fearrington for the last three years, she served as chair for the Camden Christmas party in 2002, and is on the boards of the Fearrington Yacht Club, Women's Club and the Garden Club. Among her skills related to the position of secretary are word processing, writing and organization of information.

CYNTHIA JONES-DIRECTOR (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS)

A resident of West Camden for five years, moving to Fearrington from Pinehurst. She and her late husband George left Wilton, CT, where George worked as a nationally recognized illustrator and portrait painter, in 1993. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, she and George lived in the Chicago area for 20 years. One of her projects there was establishing "Picture Lady" art appreciation programs for two elementary school districts.

After the family moved to Connecticut in 1974, she became involved with the Wilton Historical Society, serving as president and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Under her guidance, the Society published two books: one, a cookbook, and one a book on 18th-century dwellings in Wilton. After moving to Pinehurst, she became a member of Neighbors of Pinehurst, serving as publicity chairman, and served as a volunteer at Moore Regional Hospital.

Since moving to Fearrington in 1998, she has served as co-editor of the Fearrington Directory, and is active in Arts & Crafts, the Fearrington Women's Club, Swim & Croquet Club, Marathon Bridge. She is a member of the Newman Student Center Catholic Church in Chapel Hill. She is completing a two-year term on the FHA Board.

ANNE BIGELOW-DIRECTOR (COVENANT CONCERNS)

Anne Bigelow retired happily to Fearrington eight years ago after a satisfying 30-year career in teaching in Tennessee, Delaware, Illinois and New Jersey. An ardent traveler and observer of other cultures, she has lived and/or studied in New York, Mexico, England, France, Italy, China and Japan and, with her husband Ted, has taken Elderhostel study programs in Europe, Peru and the Navajo and the Hopi reservations in the American West. Finally she has decided to stay home and enjoy the pleasures of our area. These include art, sculpting, jewelry making, dog training, studying Spanish, meditating, reading and especially friendships. For the last three years she has been a volunteer with Hospice, a service work she finds rewarding and full of meaning.

LISA STEWART-DIRECTOR (GATHERING PLACE)

After graduation worked for an international airline and traveled extensively. She married Gordon and moved to Seattle where he was employed with the Boeing Company. Lisa joined Westin Hotels as a project administrator on new hotel construction and was fortunate to be able to work for many years with some of the best architects and designers in the world. After retirement they moved to Fearrington to be closer to their East Coast family. Lisa has served on several Homeowner's Association Boards and is an advocate for Seeds of Peace and C.A.S.A. She loves history, sewing and football, is an avid reader and walker and takes pride in her Acadian heritage.

STEPHEN BODNER-DIRECTOR (GROUNDS AND FACILITIES)

Steve was born and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. He obtained his B.S. in physics from the University of Rochester in 1961 and a Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University in 1965. He was a research physicist in civilian applications of fusion energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for 10 years and then Branch Head at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC for 24 years, where he managed a research program with the long-term goal of generating electrical power using laser fusion.
He retired to Fearrington in 1999 and still remains a part-time consultant to his former program. His hobbies are building modern and Federal-style furniture and baking. He and Anne have been married for 35 years and have a son living in Washington, DC and a daughter living in Boston.

ANN BICKELL-NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Ann lived in Ridgewood and Wyckoff, N.J., until she and Fred moved to Fearrington in July of 1986. She was president of the Fearrington Women's Club 1989-1990, meeting at the Pittsboro Library until the last meeting in May, which was held at the just-completed Gathering Place.

She is a member of the Swim and Croquet Club and was on the Pool Board 1991-1992 as social chairman and ran the parties. Ann has also served as block captain for Lyndfield Close for about 12 years.

BETTY LOU COBB-NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Born and raised in Lutherville, Maryland-Graduated from Penn Hall Junior College and James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education-Taught first grade in Randallstown, MD. Married Lynn M. Cobb in 1950 and moved to Willow Grove, PA. Raised a son and a daughter-Widowed in 1994-Moved to Fearrington Village in 1998-Enjoyed volunteering in Girl and Boy Scouts, Meals on Wheels and church-Enjoy singing with Village Voices, playing bridge, gardening, golf!

KEN RICHARDSON-NOMINATING COMMITTEE

I was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, graduated from Newton High School in 1948 and from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont with a B.S. Degree in 1953. I spent my entire career in sales and marketing with W.R. Grace Cryovac Division, Hercules Inc. and ITW.

My major contribution was to organize a sales force according to our top 10 customers and markets for our products and services. I focused on major prospects in each market so that we had a National Accounts Marketing Program. We would meet once a year with these major clients to update them as to new products, product improvements and listen to their needs for the future. We maintained all of our accounts and this plan helped us gain market share and helped us develop their products for the future.


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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WANTED: MORE SUPPORT FOR RECYCLING

The Chatham County Waste Management staff reports that the amount of waste being disposed of in Chatham County is increasing each month and recycling rates are slipping. The county has not operated a landfill since 1993 and now pays $40 per ton to have waste trucked to an out-of-county private landfill. You can help improve the recycling rate by participating in the Wednesday morning pickup of recycling materials. It has never been easier to get involved in recycling. Consider these simple guidelines.

• Newspapers and all inserts that come with the newspaper can be recycled.

• Everything that arrives in your mailbox can be recycled. Please do not place waste paper in receptacles that have been placed in one or two of the mail kiosks.

Please take a moment and review the recycling procedures on page 14 of the 2003 FHA Directory. If you are not currently participating in the Wednesday morning pick up service, please consider getting involved.
-Barry L. Reece
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SAVE THE DATES!

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE TOWN MEETING
Thursday, October 16
7 p.m.
Gathering Place


FHA ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, November 9
2-4 p.m.
The Barn

BOARD BRIEFINGS: FHA BOARD HEARS REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

President Kern presented the Treasurer's report. With almost 60 percent of the year completed, receipts in most income categories are consistent with expectations; the only notable exception is interest and dividend income, which because of low interest rates will be below budget. The report was approved.

As an item of new business, John Custer presented the background for the creation of the FHA Coordinating Committee for Walks, Paths and Trails and introduced Henry Castner, who with Lovick Miller chairs the committee. Castner presented the committee report. The mandate of the committee is to:

1. Monitor the condition of walks (paved), paths (graded but unpaved) and trails (uneven, natural surfaces) in regard to their safe and functional condition.
2. Establish a volunteer group of residents who would be available for periodic clean up and maintenance projects on specific walks, paths or trails.
3. Create appropriate documents (maps, brochures, etc.) that would inform residents of their walking options and serve as tools for developing an overall plan and policy for supporting walking in Fearrington. This would include new routes perhaps paralleling and adjacent to busy streets or in newly developed sections of Fearrington.
4. Develop a comprehensive database on the costs and labor requirements of alternate schemes for constructing and surfacing walks, paths and trails.

Their first project was to develop a plan to upgrade the Village Way path from Swim and Croquet to Windstone. Before the plan was presented to the Board, R.B. Fitch began an upgrade of the walk, which is now completed. Castner feels they now have a head start on approaching other paths in the Village and Custer agreed. He also stated FHA needs a line item in the FHA budget for improvement and development of walks, etc.

Castner said we need a process to interface with R.B. Fitch on property he owns and Miller emphasized that the Board was committed to develop and maintain walking paths and that the Board need to push development of paths. Kern said she would bring up the issue of paths in Bush Creek and along Millcroft with Fitch at their next meeting and thanked the committee for their work.

Community Affairs Director Cynthia Jones spoke about progress on formation of a Fearrington Honor Library as proposed by Stan Pomeranz to the Board. Jones had spoken to Women's Club President Cathy Hummel to see if they would be interested in organizing and monitoring the library in the old smokehouse as they already collect books for their annual sale. Hummel will take it up with her board. The plan as proposed by Pomeranz is for residents to drop off books they have read and pick up new ones to read and return. It is hoped the Women's Club would then cull the books periodically to use for their annual sale. A subcommittee would care for the books in the library.

Gathering Place Director Joyce Berg discussed her progress in transferring stored material from the coatroom and restoring it to its original purpose. Two new cabinets will be purchased and assembled to hold paper goods and arts and crafts supplies.

Director at Large Jay Olsen reported on the progress of his investigation into obtaining a generator for Gathering Place for use as an emergency shelter. He obtained a quote of $28,000 which might require an assessment of the residents. It was suggested that Fearrington Cares and/or R.B. Fitch might join in the purchase or even that the Barn might be considered as a shelter.

County Liaison Director Al Lebeau reported that the Commissioners are considering hiring a consultant ($54,000) to study the county's operations to determine efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness of the services provided by the county's various departments.

The county planning board, by an 8-1 vote, recently rejected a request by W. D. Mitchell for a light industrial conditional use permit to erect a six-building warehouse on 5.43 acres off of route 15/501 across the street from Countryside Antiques. The commissioners overrode the planning board and approved the project.

The Chatham Family Resource Center received a $2,500 grant from the Citizens Corps Council to build volunteer capacity towards public service and homeland security. If interested in volunteering you can contact Kelly Jolly, on the Council, at (919) 663-1181.

Townsend Inc. announced that it was eliminating 225 positions in the County and consolidating some 200 other positions between its two plants in the county. The water issue has kept the Pittsboro plant from operating at full capacity and its processing work will be moved to Siler City. These job cuts represent a 15 percent cut in the company's employment and represents a 10 percent reduction in the number of poultry jobs (2,220) in the county.

The school board intended to place a $50 million new school construction bond issue on the ballot in December for the construction of a new high school on Jack Bennett Road ($30 million), a new elementary school in Siler City ($12.4 million) and other school related improvements. While the school board's long range plan calls for a $50 million bond issue board members wonder if residents would support it.

Census figures reveal that between April 1, 2000 and April 1, 2002, Chatham County grew 9.3 percent from 49,329 to 53,893 while at the same time Pittsboro grew 6.6 percent (from 2,222 to 2,352) while the state increased by 3.4 percent to 8,320,145 while the country grew only 2.5 percent.

While the county will participate in a study to determine the possibility of a regional land fill for the Triangle, the commissioners stress this participation does not mean the county is willing to host such a facility. The scope of the study includes all counties within a 100-mile radius of the region and is an expansion of a $54,000 study the county has already undertaken.

The County Commissioners recently unanimously approved a contract with the engineering firm of Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates to establish a water transmission line from Jordan Lake to the western portion of the county. The project is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

Jim Granger commented on the activities of the Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities (CCEC). They are monitoring the recent decision by the County Commissioners to approve a commercial development on 15/501. They are trying to involve other North Chatham Communities and will have a booth at the County Fair. Kern congratulated the CCEC's efforts and commented on the importance of the county commissioners election particularly in view of their recent over-riding of Planning Board recommendations and approval of commercial projects.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10/7/03.
-Mary Hammond, Secretary
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HELP KEEP DIRECTORY UP TO DATE

If you are new to Fearrington, or if you have a change of address, telephone number,
e-mail or fax, please stop in at the FHA office and submit this information.
-Mike Cotter, Directory Editor (542-4414)
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