FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE

Have you ever wondered how our Belties were chosen for Fearrington and where they came from?

Daneen Griffin, Merchandising Manager for the Village came to work at Fearrington in the late 1970s and after several years, took an extended trip to the Northeast. Stopping in Camden, Maine one day she wandered into an art gallery where a painting of an unusual cow caught my eye. After inquiring about the painting, she was directed to a farm not far away and was delighted to discover that this black cow with a white belt really existed. She took a picture and brought it home to show Fearrington owner, R. B. Fitch. A short while later he opened a National Geographic magazine and a picture of a Scottish Banded Galloway caught my eye and he knew instantly there was such a cow and he wanted some for the front silo pasture. Several phone calls later they located a farmer in Wintergreen, Virginia who had a herd of Belties which he had bred from the farm in Maine that Daneen had visited. Mr. Fitch and Robert Flynn drove to Virginia and purchased six heifers and one bull in 1983 and they have been here ever since.

Because Daneen enjoyed drawing and looking for something new and eye catching to use in the New Yorker ads, the Beltie almost instantaneously became our mascot for Fearrington, the spot on 15-501 where the belted cows catch your eye.

Sue Clark
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FEARRINGTON CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

Save the dates for the 2009-10 Fearrington Casual Dinner Circle events. The organizers have planned some smashing theme-based menus, complete with wine-pairing suggestions, for the upcoming year!

These informal meals provide opportunities for Fearrington residents to make new friends and enjoy quality time with neighbors. This year the dinner circle will sponsor four dinners and a brunch. As in the past, the host will provide the main dish and the wine, with attendees contributing appetizers, side dishes and dessert. Cooking assignments will be sent to participants prior to each event. Costs for wine and ingredients are tallied up at the end of the meal and shared equally by all.

Dates and themes for the upcoming season follow. Reservations may be made for individual dinners as they are announced in the FHA newsletters.

The casual dinners are open to all couples and singles living in Fearrington Village. Host volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to be a host for the upcoming season please contact Linda Nelson at lnelson1144@nc.rr.com or 545-9116.
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EVENTS AT MCINTYRES DURING JULY*

Friday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: James Morrison will be reading from his new collection of short stories, Said and Done. Morrison is the author of a memoir, Broken Fever, and a novel, The Lost Girl. He has also written several nonfiction books on film and numerous short stories and essays

Friday, July 10, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Ed Southern comes to read from Sports In The Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road. Athletes and teams from the region have won Heisman trophies, Olympic medals, championship belts in pro boxing and pro wrestling, and national titles in just about every sport that people play. The region is home to famous institutions and personalities both renowned and obscure. Sports in the Carolinas boasts dozens of essays, profiles and personal reminiscences that celebrate many amazing stories.

Saturday, July 11, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Mansel P. McCleave visits to read from Hunger Pains In Our Heads: A Behind The Scenes Look at The Origin of the Sit-In Movement. During the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, weary Black Americans became fed up with mistreatment and sub par living standards. Demanding equal rights and justice, the student sit-in movement in Greensboro, North Carolina, became a vital part of Blacks making strides to become equal.

Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: John Hart, one of McIntyre's favorite mystery authors, returns to read from and sign his latest novel The Last Child. Pete, our Mystery guru, says The Last Child is John Hart's "best book yet"...and the last book, Down River, won an Edgar Award! Come early to the bookstore to get a good seat for this sure-to-be packed event.

Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: MaryAnn McFadden will read from her new novel, So Happy Together, in which three generations of women come together in a way that reinvigorates all of their lives.

Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. NC Poetry Society Reading: McIntyres is pleased to host another event in a year-long series of monthly poetry readings featuring poets from the NC Poetry Society. This event will feature Susan Meyers and Linda Ferguson.

Susan Meyers, of Givhans, SC, is the author of Keep and Give Away, winner of the SC Poetry Book Prize, the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Book Award for Poetry and the Brockman-Campbell Book Award. Her chapbook Lessons in Leaving received the 1998 Persephone Press Book Award.

Linda Annas Ferguson was the 2005 Poetry Fellow for the South Carolina Arts Commission and served as the 2003-04 Poet-in-Residence for the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, S.C.A recipient of the Poetry Fellowship of the South Carolina Academy of Authors, she is a member of the Academys Board of Governors. She was a featured poet for the Library of Congress Poetry at Noon Series.

Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Scott Hendrix who retired to Fearrington from teaching history at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey, will visit McIntyres to read from his latest work, a short presentation of Luthers thoughts suitable for college and seminary classrooms. Luther is part of the Abingdon Press Pillars of Theology series and is a condensation of Luthers theology from Hendrixs years of teaching it.

Saturday, July 25, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event Sarah Dessen, beloved young adult author, will read from her latest novel Along for the Ride. Two of her novels, That Summer and Someone Like You, were the basis for the 2003 movie How to Deal which starred Mandy Moore.

*For August listings and/or further information please contact Sarah Matista at 542-4000 ext. 270.
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CELEBRATION OF A LIFE IN ART

The Chatham Artists Guild presents a special show at the Carolina Brewery, on 15/501 near Lowes Home Center, for June and July, which also celebrates of the life of Jacqueline Hammer, a longtime Fearrington resident and participant in the Chatham Studio Tour. There will be a reception in honor of Jackie on Sunday, July 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join her Fearrington artist friends and colleagues for an enjoyable time of art and refreshment and sharing remembrances of Jackies life and work.
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GARDEN CLUB

The Fearrington Garden club thanks everyone who participated in the Garden Club Tour this year. Despite the problematic weather, we had a great turnout and enjoyed beautiful gardens made lush by the spring rains. Our tour benefits the Chatham Central High School's horticulture program and, thanks to everyone, we were able to raise $1000 for the school. We plan to have another tour in the spring of 2011 and hope to see you then!
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FILM SCREENING IN THE BARN: SUMMER SHORTS

Join ChathamArts in the Barn Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m., for a film screening of summer shorts; a cool, eclectic mix of narrative, experimental and documentary short films and video projects. Presented as part of the ChathamArts 100 Mile Sustainable Film Series, the proceeds benefit CharhamArts education programs. Admission is $5 ($3 for students). For additional information contact ChathamArts at 542-0394 or visit www.chathamarts.org.
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join us at the AM Book Club this summer. For July we will read and discuss The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. The book for August will be The Zookeepers Wife, a War Story by Diane Ackerman. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, and Wednesday, August 19, in McIntyres Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Jane Ross at 542-3210 if you have any questions.
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FROM LITERATURE TO THE SILVER SCREEN

Insights will offer a five week course on exceptional literary works and their transition into movies.

UNCs Dr. Kimball King will offer perspectives and discussion on the following five selections -- One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest, The English Patient, The Thin Man, Washington Square and Room With A View.

Mark your calendars for Thursdays, Sept. l7, 24 and Oct.1, 8, 15 from 10:00-11:30 at The Gathering Place. Tuition for the course is $40. More details will be in the September newsletter.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Fearrington and Galloway Ridge FTA members are invited to join the mixed doubles on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. If you area member, but thinking about it, please try us out for a few games. All levels are welcome.

Presently there is one free court at 8:00 a.m. on Friday mornings for unscheduled playtime. Please note that minor children [under 18] of members are welcome to play with that member at any of the unscheduled time slots.
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club will not meet during the months of June, July and August but will resume on September 15, the third Tuesday of the month. The book for September 15 is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. We will meet at Betsy Stallards home, 649 Spindlewood.
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FARM GROUP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Just down the road on the circle in downtown Pittsboro you will find the headquarters of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA). This is the group that every year sponsors farm tours and projects to encourage local and organic farming. The association has been around for thirty years and has over 1200 members in North and South Carolina. CFSA would love to involve Fearrington Village residents in it's work. They have interesting volunteer openings, either working from home or in their office. CFSA would especially love to find a regular volunteer who would come into the office and help out for several hours each week. Volunteers will learn more about the local and organic farms that are bringing good food to us and help overcome the challenges that they are facing. No special skills are needed, although comfort with a computer is helpful. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Fred Broadwell at 542-2402 or fredATcarolinafarmstewards.org or just drop by 15 Hillsboro Street. You can also visit their website www.carolinafarmstewards.org.
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BOOK, BAKE AND BOUTIQUE SALE: THINKING AHEAD

Give new life to your unused collectables and books! Diane Taylor, 542-7133, is accepting items during July for our annual Book, Bake and Boutique sale in early 2010. For August, Gretchen Redden, 545-0407, is accepting items. Please call ahead to arrange a time to drop off items at either location. Thank you.
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ATTENTION LADIES! COME OUT AND MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!

Are you a new resident?

The Women of Fearrington will be hosting "Welcome Coffees" on: Thursday, July 16, at 10:00 a.m. at 4040 S. McDowell and Saturday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. at 691 Spindlewood. These coffees are open to all women new to Fearrington. If you are interested in attending one of the coffees, please RSVP to Gretchen Redden at 545-0407 or gretchen.reddenATyahoo.com by Tuesday, July 14, or Thursday, August 20.
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MIKE WILEY'S PERFORMANCE IN FEARRINGTON BARN

Fearrington is pleased to present Mike Wiley's performance of Blood Done Sign My Name, the acclaimed memoir by Tim Tyson, in The Fearrington Barn on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. A gifted playwright and actor, Wiley expands cultural awareness for audiences of all ages through his dynamic portrayals based on pivotal moments in African-American history. Blood Done Sign My Name tells the story of the violent reprisals following the acquittal of three men for the murder of Henry "Dickie" Marrow in Oxford, North Carolina.

The production is offered as part of Chatham County's Community Read program, featuring Tyson's Blood Done Sign My Name as one of the 2009 selections. For information about the Community Read program, go to: pittsborolibraryfriends.org/index.html.

The performance on July 11, at 7:00 p.m., is $12 admission with a post-performance reception and question & answer session with Mike Wiley. The performance on July 12, at 2:00 p.m., is $12 adults/$6 students with valid student ID and includes a post-performance question and answer session with Mike Wiley.

Tickets are available for in-person sale at McIntyre's Books or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/62753

On July 11, join us for a special pre-show dinner at the Old Granary Restaurant. Seating will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m., so that you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the casual a la carte menu before heading over to the Barn for the main event! Call (919) 542-2121 for reservations.
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GREAT DECISIONS COMING IN SEPTEMBER

Save the date, September 10, for a valued speaker at Great Decisions. The Other Side of the Story, will be presented by Professor Richard H. Kohn. Our last speaker, Professor Peter Feaver, mentioned in his May address that his friend at UNC might disagree about his thesis that US Foreign Policy has not significantly changed in three administrations. Professor Richard H. Kohn does disagree and will be happy to explain his analysis at our next meeting. Recently he has received the 2009 Samuel Eliot Morison Prize from the Society for Military History.

Come to the Gathering Place on Thursday September 10, at 1:30 p.m. to hear Richard Kohn, Professor of History and Peace, War and Defense at UNC. As always, all are welcome at no charge. If you want to read a little about Professor Kohn, McIntyres has a reprint of an article from Carolina Alumni Review May/June edition. Just ask for the article at the desk. If you have questions, call Caroline Talbot at 919-542-9986 or email at kctalboy@aol.com.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

We have had a wonderful year, ending with a great party at the General Store in Pittsboro. During the summer, we do not meet but we do encourage everyone to find new recipes and let the program committee or leaders know of any ideas or suggestions. The newly elected leaders are Jim Morlan and Janet Jorgenson. Maggie Gaudet will remain as treasurer. Sandy Gapin, Lane Cooke, and Trish Hogan will serve as the program committee, setting up speakers and "food" events for next year. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Anyone interested in joining or knowing more about the Club, please call Sandy Gapin at 542-3076.
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FEARRINGTON CARES

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

FEARRINGTON CARES HANDYPERSONS: WHAT CAN THEY DO?

Answer: A lot, but not everything! If you need minor home repairs, our handypersons are eager to help and waiting to be called. They can fix leaky faucets, change hard-to-reach light bulbs, program garage door openers, and do similar kinds of small odd jobs. This volunteer service is available to all residents. But if you're not sure your job is within their skills, just ask! Leave a message at 542-6877 and one of the handyperson coordinators will call you back and discuss your need and let you know if it can be done.

We do need to remind our homeowners and volunteer handypersons that under North Carolina Law it is illegal for anyone but a licensed electrician or the homeowner to do electrical work involving home wiring. Also, it is the homeowners responsibility to provide any needed replacement parts such as light bulbs.

At a recent meeting of volunteer handypersons, we decided to offer a new type of service. Upon request, our volunteers will provide advice or consult in such areas as house painting, power-washing, safety improvements in the home (grab bars, etc). If we cant provide the service ourselves, we can help you find someone who can. For example, a number of residents have called lately with garage door problems. In two instances the homeowner had to call a professional because the garage door springs needed to be replaced, but the volunteer was able to diagnose the problem.

Handypersons can do a lot of small jobs around your house. Here's a list of just some of them:

1. Help move furniture/television sets
2. Hang pictures/mirrors/towel racks
3. Change light bulbs
4. Help turn a rug
5. Install grab bars (except in tile or cultured marble)
6. Lubricate garage doors
7. Replace batteries in smoke detectors
8. Replace batteries in garage door openers
9. Fix leaky faucets
10.Replace water filters in refrigerator
11.Replace shower head
12.Replace batteries in garage doors openers
13. Assemble kit furniture
14. Install Shelving
15. Replace toilet flush assembly
16. Open and close under-house vents
17. Help turn over mattresses
18. Rewire table lamps
19. Tighten loose door knobs
20. Oil hinges on doors
21. Tighten knobs on cabinets

If you don't see your specific problem listed, just call 542-6877 and ask to be called back by one of the handyperson coordinators.
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SAVE THESE DATES: SEPTEMBER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE GATHERING PLACE

Influenza Pandemic September 15, 7:30 pm: What does a flu pandemic mean for Fearrington residents? How do you avoid contracting the disease? Would you know if you had it? What supplies would you need if you were asked to remain in your home for a few days? What have FHA and Fearrington Cares done to prepare Fearrington Village for a pandemic situation? Join your neighbors to hear physicians, public health officials and Fearrington leaders give the important information you will need.

Retirement Realities Today: Are You Going to Run Out of Money? September 24, 2009 7:30 pm: The economic recession has left American retirees with slimmer portfolios and concerns that their losses will not be recovered. Are you feeling a little uneasy about your investments? Are you spending too much? What can you do to improve the likelihood that the funds you have will last you a lifetime? Dorothy LeBeau, a Fearrington resident and Financial Planner for more than 25 years will give practical advice for managing your savings and investments. Some of the concerns: How can I know the percent of my portfolio I can safely spend each year and still have sufficient funds for the future? Do I really need a new rather than a good quality used car? Should I really be taking that big trip? How do I track my spending and keep it under control? Don't miss this realistic and useful discussion!
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E-CARES AND WEBSITE

If you have email and did not receive your first E-Cares email notice with information about ticks, then that means we don't have your correct email address. If you want to receive these brief, timely notices (no more than twice a month), please email Pat Skiver, FC Administrative Assistant, at fcvolunteers@earthlink.net and let her know what your email address is.

If you haven't yet visited our new website at http://www.fearringtoncares.org, please take a look and do a little browsing. While there you might take note of all the information to be found under the Independent Living Resources tab. Give us your feedback and suggestions!
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TECH SUPPORT NEEDED

Fearrington Cares is looking for a volunteer who has developer/coding level knowledge of Microsoft Access database software. This individual would work with the F-Cares IT Chair and provide backup support for the Fearrington Cares database. If you can help, please call Connie Eby at 542-5485 or email her at ctebyATmindspring.com.
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A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS

Chatham Council on Aging is looking for a few special volunteers who would like to be trained to lead a six-week course entitled Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. This federally-funded course, developed by Stanford University, will be taught at various locations throughout the county, including Fearrington Village. Training for leading the classes will be held at the Council on Aging in Pittsboro, beginning in late August or early September. If you have a special talent for teaching (or were a teacher in a former life), you can contribute toward helping folks manage their chronic conditions in order to remain independent and avoid hospital admissions. The Council would especially like to train those living with chronic conditions (heart disease, diabetes, etc.) to teach the course. Please contact either Joyce Baird, FC Nurse (542-6877), or Angel Dennison (542-4512) at the Council on Aging if you are interested in this unique opportunity.
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NURSES NOTES: HEAT EXHAUSTION OR HEAT STROKE?

Heat exhaustion often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating causing the body to overheat. The person's temperature may be elevated, usually over 1000 F but not above 104F. Symptoms include pale skin that is cool and moist, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, headache, weakness, nausea and increased pulse. You may also feel faint and/or dizzy. Treatment for heat exhaustion includes taking cool fluids or sports drinks. Carbonated, caffeinated or alcoholic drinks should not be given. Sponge the skin with cool water, but do not use alcohol rubs. You should go to a hospital if you have chest or abdominal pain or are unable to drink (or keep down) fluids. A change in mental status could signal the more serious condition of heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that needs immediate medical treatment. Heat stroke occurs when a person's cooling system, which is controlled by the brain stops working and the internal body temperature rises to the point where brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result . Body temperature may reach 105+F. Symptoms include flushed, hot, dry skin. Hyperventilation may occur and blood pressure is increased. The person experiencing heat stroke could present symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, abnormal mental status or even coma. You should immediately call 911, move the person to a cooler environment and immerse in cool water, if possible. If immersion is not possible, place cool cloths on the skin and place a fan to blow over the body. If the person is conscious and can swallow, attempt to give cool fluids.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR:

(Location at the Fearrington Cares office unless otherwise stated)

Blood Pressure Clinic Every Wednesday, 10a.m. Noon

Grief Support Group Every third Friday, July 17 and August 21, 10 11:30a.m.

Parkinsons Support Group Wednesdays, July 8 and August 12, 11a.m., Gathering Place

Brain Injury Support Group Thursdays, 10a.m.

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

AA Meeting Every Wednesday 7p.m.

Foot Clinic Tuesday, July 14 and August 11, 1-5p.m., - you must have an appointment call 542-6877.

Caregivers Class-Mondays beginning August 3rd, ending September 14 ,1-3 p.m. Registration required.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA CANCER HOSPITAL TO OPEN IN AUGUST
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!

UNC Health Care will open the doors of the new North Carolina Cancer Hospital on Monday, August 17, 2009, and the UNC Hospitals Volunteer Services Department is now taking applications for volunteers. Anyone interested in making a difference in not only their lives, but the lives of others, please call Suzanne Davis, Adult Volunteer Coordinator at 966-0313 or you may go to unchealthcare.org/site/volunteers and click on Cancer Hospital Volunteers.
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAlliser edited this issue. Mary Hammond will edit the September issue. The deadline is Saturday, August 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

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

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

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

There are two ways to submit items:

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

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

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

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