FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY ISSUES

Briar Chapel Development

Newland Communities has made some changes to improve their proposal and mounted an aggressive promotional program. The Chatham County Planning Board was evenly divided on key ordinance changes, thus placing the approval decision squarely on the shoulders of the County Commissioners.

The FHA Board has publicly commented on the Newland proposal in the past and, I believe, helped shape the development plan for the better. Opinion in the Village for or against the proposal is divided, and a great many people are neutral or seem unconcerned. Consequently, the Board has elected not to take a position or make additional public comment.

Residents having strong views for or against the Newland proposal should express their views directly to the County Commissioners by letter or e-mail (as I plan to do). To gain wider audience consider posting your comments on the FHA website.

Village Communications

We are very fortunate in having an attractive and user-friendly website, fhafearrington.org, that is a rapid means of communication within the Village. It includes a home page, calendar of events, bulletin board, an up-to-date Directory and other attractive features. The bulletin board will be used to make announcements or comments about activities going on in the Village.

Bob Comey will be sending Village-wide e-mail messages only in the case of an emergency.

To obtain the necessary user ID and password to access the FV website, e-mail a request to the FHA at fhaoffice@mindspring.com and include your name and address. You cannot do this by telephone.

If you want to keep up with what is going on in the Village, we highly recommend that you make viewing the website a daily habit.


Deer & Damage

Last Thursday at the FHA meeting the District Biologist from the NC Department of Wildlife made a presentation on deer habits, population, and the possible extent of damage. One practical solution for limiting the size of the herd in Fearrington would be to conduct an in-season, carefully controlled hunt (bow hunters only), which would be supervised by the Wildlife Dept. The resulting deer meat would be packaged and donated to organizations feeding the needy.

The Biologist stated that he did not know of any communities in the area employing this method of controlling the deer population. The reason being that the residents could not come to agreement on this approach.

The deer herd is increasing every year and doing ever more damage to property. Fearrington will face the same decision dilemma. We invite your comments on this issue of controlling the deer herd by e-mail or letter to the FHA Office.


Speeders & Pedestrians

The problem of speeding cars and trucks goes on. Recently, we have received several complaints about speeders that endanger the many walkers in Fearrington. The Village-wide speed limit is 25 mph for good reason. This is a difficult limit to hold (I have the problem also) and it takes a conscious effort. Please contribute to our quality of life and safety and make that effort.

The walkers can help by walking single file, to the side of the road and opposing traffic. Do not take safe drivers for granted, and do not treat the roadways as if they were a park.

The Camden Park Association is undertaking a campaign to have all drivers observe the speed limit. The FHA Board wholeheartedly supports their program.

–Ed Farnan, FHA President


New Guidelines for Deer Fences Announced

The FHA Board, in consultation with neighborhood covenant committees, has developed new guidelines for deer fences.  These guidelines are available from your local covenant committee whose members are listed in the Directory.

                                          –Jay Olson, FHA Board


Camden Park – Have you noticed?

The Park is a special asset to our Village and was designed to be enjoyed by all Fearringtonians. Since last summer volunteers have been assisting Ginny Gregory (Fitch Creations, Inc. Horticulturist) to make the Park even more attractive. Specific volunteers work in one or more of the 23 beds—weeding, pruning and labeling. We also planted 1,000 daffodil bulbs in late winter. Did you notice the flowers earlier this spring?

You may have seen some of the white plastic labels recently attached to branches of a large number of the plants. Ginny helped us to identify and label the specimens in the first couple of beds. We have continued it from there, but still have a long way to go. These are temporary labels containing only the botanical names. More permanent ones will also have the common name of the plants. Now you can identify some of the plants in your own garden, or decide what you want to plant in it, by simply taking a stroll through the Park.

The purpose of this message is to: 1) call your attention to improvements in the Park and to encourage you to visit it more often; 2) recognize work done by the volunteers; and, 3) encourage you to do your bit in keeping the Park in good shape.

Recently one of the volunteers called to my attention the trash found in her bed—waste paper, crumpled foil and a discarded aluminum drink can. While this is not attributable to Fearringtonians, the point is that these unsightly items are there and we can do something about it without any great expenditure of energy. Why not carry along a plastic shopping bag when strolling in the park and pick up any trash spotted? And for you strollers, who have a pair of clippers, take them along once in a while. Despite the work of volunteers, there are still many dead twigs and small branches. Take a little time to remove some of them.

This “mini-volunteering” by many of us can contribute greatly to keeping our Park in tiptop shape. We do, however, need additional volunteers who are interested in spending more of their time in helping us. Some of the large beds involve too much work for the volunteers currently responsible for them. If you are interested in joining our volunteers, or if you have any suggestions or questions about our work in the Park, please let me know.

–Guy Baird, Coordinator of Camden Park Volunteers, 542-6141


Recycling Update

Plastics recycling is a source of frustration for many residents of Fearrington. Many of the new plastic packages cannot be recycled and therefore must be considered household waste. In preparation for the Wednesday morning pickup, set out all number 1 containers and water and milk containers (white or clear plastic) that are marked with a number 2. Unfortunately, margarine cups, plastic bleach, soap, oil and juice containers are not considered recyclables.

 The good news is that newspapers and all inserts that come with newspapers can be recycled. Also, everything that arrives in your mailbox can be recycled. The newsprint will be picked up on Wednesday morning. Items from your mailbox such as glossy magazines, catalogs and junk mail can be separated and taken to the Cole Park recycling center.


Reach your neighbors

The Village Rambler is gearing up for summer—if you’d like to place a classified or display ad in this monthly advertising services directory distributed to all Fearrington residents, give us a call or drop us an e-mail: 545-9789 or vrambler@earthlink.net. We look forward to hearing from you!

–Dave Korzon & Elizabeth Oliver


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.

–Norma Reardon and Cynthia Jones, Directory Editors


WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

 Tennis Club Offers Open House

The Fearrington Tennis Association will hold an Open House again this year to introduce new residents to the Village tennis facilities. This also includes “old timers” who may have been thinking about adding tennis to their schedules.

On Sunday, June 2, from 3 to 5 p.m., Village tennis enthusiasts are invited to come to the courts and play a bit of tennis. It is a chance for newcomers to meet old timers and learn all about the courts, the schedules, and the people who enjoy the game of tennis at Fearrington Village. Please plan to join us on this June afternoon for a bit of fun. Joe Salsbury, 542-6898.


Fearrington Women’s Club

The Women’s Club thanks everyone for their support during 2001-2002. It was a busy and fun time for the 202 members (and we have room for more). The monthly programs and events have encompassed a wide range of interests and the Charitable Fund has grown nicely—disbursements to be made in June.

AND, we’ve made a change in our June “Quick Trip” (we women are allowed to do that!). On June 4 we will travel to Sanford (visiting Big Bloomers and Pottery Co-Op), to Cameron (antiques and luncheon our own) and then down Moore County way, if the peaches are in—and whatever mischief we think up en route. Meet at the Gathering Place at 9 a.m.—no reservations—no cost (except lunch and shopping). All members are invited to join us as we car pool for this interesting day. Questions? Call or e-mail Jerrie Leuteritz.


Movie Club

The next showing will be Sunday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The feature film will be The Remains Of The Day, starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Christopher Reeve, James Fox and Hugh Grant. Any questions call Philip Cree, 545-9794.


Fearrington Bridge Marathon

Fearrington Bridge Marathon Awards Dinner for the 2001-2002 year will be held on Friday, September 20, at the Gathering Place. Reservation forms for the dinner, as well as application forms for the 2002-2003 Marathon will appear in the July-August newsletter.


June Readings at McIntyre’s

For all readings, the latest title must be purchased at McIntyre’s in order for any books to be signed.

• Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. James Applewhite will read from his new book of poetry, Quartet for Three Voices.

 • Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. Sara Foster will read from her cookbook The Foster’s Market Cookbook.

 • Sunday, June 9, 8 p.m. Musician and Author Steve Earle will read from the paperback edition of his collection of short stories, Doghouse Roses. This special reading is free and will take place at the Cat’s Cradle Performance Space, 300 East Main St., Carrboro.

• Tuesday, June 11, 3 p.m. Kyle Spencer will read from and sign her memoir She’s Gone Country: Dispatches from a Lost Soul in the Heart of Dixie.

• Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. Stewart O’Nan will read from his new novel, Wish You Were Here. 

• Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. Joseph Kanon will read from his new novel, The Good German.

• Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m. Haven Kimmel will read from her new novel, Solace of Leaving Early.

• Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m. Gwendolyn Fortune will read from her new novel, Growing Up Nigger Rich.


WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

Friends of Pittsboro Library

Summer Art at the Pittsboro Library will feature the Chatham County Dispute Settlement Poster Project. Students from four elementary Schools (Silk Hope, Moncure, Bonlee & Perry Harrison—K-8 grades) have drawn posters showing their reactions to family disputes and settlements. These colorful posters will be at the library June thru mid-August; we invite you to stop and share our children’s thoughts.

A note of thanks from Tom Doyle, chairman of our spring book sale: “To all of you who volunteered time, books and purchasing power, it was the best book sale ever with a selection of good donated books to sell and the most money ever made.”


Native American Trading Paths Of The Piedmont

The Chatham County Historical Association welcomes members and neighbors to a free illustrated lecture by Tom Magnuson about the Native American trading paths running north to south through our area. These were later used by European settlers during colonial times to find places to cross the various rivers running from west to east.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Building 2, at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The Historical Association is selling raffle tickets for $1 each on an unusual bench, featuring the original shape of the notched log from which it was made. The log came from a cabin built by former slaves on the Milliken Plantation in Chatham County. The cabin, now on the fairgrounds in Pittsboro, was badly damaged during Hurricane Fran and is being restored by the Historical Association and the Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair Association. Raffle proceeds will help pay for a new roof. Anyone interested in buying tickets may call Fred Vatter at 542-0270, who will deliver them to your door.                                                                         
–Fred J. Vatter, Chatham County Historical Association


Join Council On Aging Travelers on Hawaiian Cruise

Join the Council on Aging’s travelers club for a 14-day, 13-night excursion, including a 10-day Hawaii Island cruise and four days in Honolulu. Visit Nawiliwili, Kauai; Lahaina, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii and Victoria, BC. The trip is scheduled for April 22 through May 5, 2003.

The cost of the trip depends on the choice of cabin type and ranges from $2,199-2,899. The price includes airfare, three nights accommodations at the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio in Hawaii, cabin, shipboard meals, shipboard amenities, port charges and taxes.

A deposit of $400 will secure your vacation. Cabins will be assigned as soon as the deposit is received. Early payments will result in the opportunity for an unannounced cabin upgrade, so reserve your space as soon as possible.  Deposits must be received no later than Friday, August 2. Don’t miss this exciting vacation. For more information, please contact Pam King at The Council on Aging at 542-4512.


Say “Yes” To The Children of Chatham

For over 10 years the Chatham Education Foundation has been able to strengthen public education efforts in all 15 of our schools thanks to the generous support of the Fearrington community. Critical gaps in the educational system have been filled by the Foundation through funding creative teaching grants resulting in innovative classroom projects.

Faced with a spiraling Hispanic population, the Foundation has underwritten English as a Second Language, providing tutoring for K-2 students. And the Foundation continues to underpin programs in music, art, science, math and drama.

Now the Foundation depends again on our dedicated contributions. This is the way for all of us to say “yes” to our children. Thank you.

–Mort Barrow and Irv Rimer


MUSIC NOTES


Music in the Air Concert Series

Our Spring concerts finish in June with a great treat. If you haven’t been able to attend a concert yet, be sure to mark your calendar for this one. Reuben’s Train has such verve and personality you won’t be able to sit still in your seat!  Come one, come all on:

• Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. Reuben’s Train—from Ellington to the Beatles, this versatile four-piece group performs an entertaining repertoire: instrumental and voice.

Look for the blue tent on the lawn in the village. The concerts are free, although a hat will be passed for donations to the performers—suggested donation $5. Bring your own chair and sun-hat or sweater. In case of rain, the performance will be cancelled.

Music in the Air will start the Fall season in September. Carolyn Curtis and Carolyn Gelderman have planned these concerts. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact them by email: music_in_the_air@hotmail. com.


Barbershop Harmony Annual Show In June

The award winning “General Assembly Chorus” from the RTP Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA) will be presenting its 2002 Annual Show, “Music In The Air,” June 21 and 22 in the A. J. Fletcher Theater at the BTI Performing Arts Center in Raleigh. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. and a Saturday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-20 and all tickets are reserve seating. Groups of 20 or more have a group discount of $2 off per ticket. 

The G. A. Chorus is the 2001 champion for Dixie District (AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN) and will perform over a dozen songs along with several quartets including the 2002 Dixie District Quartet Champ “CRESCENDO,” the quartet “Wise Guys” from Florida, plus the local area high school boys and girls quartet contest winners held this spring. Fearrington member John Adams says if you like singing you don’t want to miss this a cappella, harmony packed show.  For tickets call John at 545-9101 or email him at: jjadams2@msn.com.


HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS

-NEWS FROM FEARRINGTON CARES

Annual Fund Drive

Contributions to this year’s fund drive continue to come in—we’ve now heard from 420 households, about the same number as last year. However, we’re still missing a number of our former contributors. Please call Julie Smith (545-0790) if you need another request letter, or just make a check payable to Fearrington Cares and drop it in our box in the main mail kiosk. Thanks.


Prescription Drug Prices

Is the cost of your prescription drugs too high? Have you considered going to Mexico or Canada to get affordable prescription drugs? Well, now you can get them from Canada by mail. A number of our residents have experienced 40-50 percent savings on prescriptions from Canada. For more information, visit the FC office and look at the book Consumer’s Pharmacy Guide. It lists several pharmacies, addresses and telephone numbers, as well as some sample prices. 

One Bush Creek resident recently wrote to Bertha, “We sent in our forms and after review, received our medicines in about two weeks or less.”

Comparative prices, including postage: for Celebrex (200 mg), she was paying $212.50 for 90 capsules through AARP.  Through Canada Drug, she now pays $134 for 100 capsules (savings of $78.50). Her spouse is saving $40 on Lipitor, for 90 tablets. “Canada postage is more but we ordered both together.”


You Don’t Have to Leave the Hospital

How many people have left the hospital when they didn’t think they were ready to be discharged? Too many. Do you know that there is a federally funded organization that will intercede for all Medicare patients? If you do not think you or your relative is well enough to leave the hospital when they want you to go, you can call Medical Revue of North Carolina. MRNC will have the hospital forward your records to them for review and will determine, within three days, whether you should go home or not. No matter what the decision, the patient stays in the hospital for those three days, and Medicare pays for it. Just call 1-800-722-0468. For more info, contact Bertha Williams or Joe Geoghegan (545-0710).


New Caregiver Support Group Forming

The Chatham County Council on Aging is initiating a support group for families and caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and dementia. The group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Merritt Men’s Sunday School Room at Pittsboro United Methodist Church, located on Hwy. 64 in Pittsboro. For additional information, call 542-4512. Remember, Fearrington Cares can supply a volunteer to stay with your loved one while you attend the meeting.


Community Assessment

Seventy-five residents turned out on May 11 to hear Dr. Megan Lewis, UNC School of Public Health, summarize the results of the community survey conducted by Fearrington Cares earlier this year. Afterwards, those interested in giving further input signed up to join one of three Strategic Planning Task Forces that met in May (too soon to be advertised in this FHA newsletter). If you want to find out if you can still join one of these groups, call the task force chair: Health Services—Jack Farley, 542-3814; Home Services—Merv Shumate, 542-0610; Educational Services—Norm Talner, 542-6641.


A banner year for ticks

(Because of the increasing number of tick bites Nurse Coordinator Bertha Williams is treating, she has requested that this information be repeated from last year).

The grass and brush in North Carolina can harbor ticks from early spring until late fall. Ticks have become more than a crawling nuisance. They can be a health threat, since they can carry Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). Ticks need a blood meal from a host, which can be human, dog, deer, or other animal. Once a tick finds a host, it searches for a suitable spot to attach. It uses its mouthparts to create a hole and insert a feeding tube. Ticks are difficult to remove because the feeding tube is barbed and the tick produces a glue to hold it in place.

Different tick species (there are 80 in the U.S. but just four in NC) carry different diseases. Fortunately, Lyme Disease is far less common here than in the northeast and Midwest. It is much harder to identify than RMSF. Lyme Disease develops into a host of other symptoms that may show up later and be harder to treat. 

North Carolina is one of the leading states for reported cases of RMSF which, untreated, can be fatal. RMSF symptoms, which develop within two weeks of exposure, can include a high, unrelenting fever, muscle aches and severe headache. A rash may show up quite late in the progress of the disease-do not wait for this! This rash, a key symptom, is in a bull’s eye-shape, centered on the infected bite, and may be accompanied by a fever, muscle aches and general flu-like symptoms. The rash only occurs in 60-80 percent of persons infected and is not always noticed. Over the next few weeks or months, neurological problems, heart problems and arthritic conditions often occur in untreated people.

While these are very serious diseases, do not let them prevent you from enjoying the outdoors. There are tens of thousands of tick bites a year for each case of tick-related illness. Brush, long grass and leaf litter are places where ticks lay in wait for a host. When outdoors, wear long-sleeved shirts and long-legged pants in potential tick infected areas. Tuck pant legs into socks, and shirttails into pants. Use repellents and when walking, remain on trails whenever possible. Most important, remember to check yourself for ticks. A disease-carrying tick must be attached for quite a while before it can transmit a disease—six hours for RMSF and 24 hours for Lyme Disease.

There are right and wrong ways to remove ticks. You can buy tick removal devices. It’s probably simpler to just grasp the tick with tweezers as close as possible to where it is attached to the skin. Fingers may also be used if protected by a tissue. Slowly pull the tick straight up (do not twist, this could break off the mouth parts). Treat the area with antiseptic; for itching, use a topical cortisone or antihistamine medication. Do not apply Vaseline, nail polish, hot matches, etc. to a tick prior to removal. For more information, call your physician, the Chatham County Health Department, or the Fearrington Cares Nurse Coordinator.


-OTHER HEALTH NEWS

Yoga Class Meets on Wednesday

Yoga is a great way to put your mind at rest. Our group of friendly people, guided by a yoga professional, meet every Wednesday morning, 8:15-9:30, at the Gathering Place. Please join us. For more details call Laura Hyer at 545-9607.


The Chatham County Council on Aging Announces the Winners of the 2002 Chatham county Senior Games

Bocce—Angus Cameron, Jim Schoonard, Clyde Thompson, Polly Baldwin, Evelyn Garrett, Macie Hadley, Madeline Masterman, Bernice Wilson, Tom Yarbough

Bowling—Gold: Barbara Brower, Gloria Faulkner, Aldena Johnson, Barbara Harris, Polly Baldwin, Betty Gilmore, Rebecca Harris, Minerva Whitfield, Bob Nelson, Jacquelyn Nelson, Joseph Hilb; Silver: Evelyn Garrett, Alice Ray, Martha Ward, Annette Womble

Croquet—Russell Stott

Cycling—Gold: Drew Bratton, Claire Butcher, Fred Levitt, Larry Russell, Jim Schoonard; Silver: Jim Butcher

Golf—Gold: Jim Custer, Jacquelyn Nelson, Robert Nelson; Silver: Bud Witthaus

Horseshoes—Russell Stott

Swimming—Gold: Jim Butcher, Art Lebo, Calista Moon, Jim Butcher, Rosie Weiss, Steve Weiss, Anne Grannath; Silver: Rosie Weiss 

Table Tennis—Margaret Fallers, Paul Nesenkar, Margaret Fallers, Maurice Graves

Tennis—Jim Pope, Arnie Post, Joe Scannell, Mie Elliot, Janice Hunt, Vaughn Owen, Julia Salsbury, Bill Cunningham, Julie Smith

Track & Field—Don Lein, Raymond Peterson, Chet Rogers, William McCulloch


BOARD BRIEFINGS

Highlights of FHA Board May Meeting

On May 9, 2002, President Farnan called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Guest speaker George Strader, district biologist for the NC Department of Wildlife Management spoke on controlling the deer population, a concern to many residents. He stated the best control was hunting to thin the population and maintain the health of the herd. The wildlife commission sets the number of deer, both bucks and does, that can be killed by individual hunters in season from mid September through January. Individuals can also get special licenses to kill deer at other times if overpopulation is present. About six deer per hunter was allowed last year. In areas which are too compact and where hunting is dangerous, there are six options.

1. import predators

2. contraception which is in experimental stages and only useful for captive herds with no outsiders entering the area

3. professional hunters—bow and arrow, designated areas.   Hunters for the Hungry prepare deer meat for homeless kitchens.

4. exclusion by deer fencing

5. repellants

6. plant shrubs deer avoid

In answer to a number of questions, Mr. Strader said that in Chatham County the count was about 30-40/square mile. Lyme disease is quite rare in this county. The range of an individual deer is about an acre for a doe and 2-3 miles for a buck. Deer herds consist of mature female and her daughters. Mr. Strader made the point it was dangerous to feed deer, as they lose their fear of people and may attack in rutting season. In answer to a question about whether our gardens were attracting deer, Strader said the problem is that in clearing lots we destroy their preferred food source, but they learn to eat our gardens.

Handouts from the lecture are available for review in the FHA office.

President Farnan announced that a historian volunteer had been selected. He will set up and develop new archives and add to the historical narrative.

 A revision of the Gathering Place rules to clarify appropriate users was discussed and approved. The new statement is to be distributed to clubs this fall.

Jeannette Chambers, Gathering Place co-chair, reported that the Gathering Place passed the fire inspection. It will be necessary to keep the coat closet floor clear as an emergency exit.

Grounds and facilities Chair John Custer presented a series of motions, which were approved. These included: (1) that the Board approve the expenditure of $750 during 2002 to initiate a continuing program for the maintenance of village signage. This money is to be spent on the renewal of house number signs. (2) that the board approve the expenditure of $240 to pay for the construction cost estimate for pond structures preformed by John R McAdams Co. (3) that the Board approve the Adopt-A-Parcel plan for beautification of the circle at the north end of Windstone, and that we approve the expenditure of up to $328 to reimburse the Windstone neighborhood group for expenses in that endeavor.

Resident Martin A. Spitzer spoke to his concern regarding Briar Chapel and the need for the Board to be sure it represents a broad consensus of the community if it chooses to speak officially for Fearrington Village. He stated that the proposal is now in the hands of the county commissioners as the planning board has now ruled on all the proposals. Some were accepted, but the Briar Chapel proposal itself ended in a tie vote and was sent on without recommendation. He encouraged the board to obtain a broad consensus of resident opinion before speaking for the community. He encouraged residents to read the entire report, especially the minority report by David LeGrys. He urged individual residents to e-mail the commissioners or give a 3-minute presentation before the next three commission meetings on May 20, June 3 and June 17.

Lovick Miller also commented on official action by the board. He spoke to a past occasion where the board overlooked majority resident opinion with much unhappiness.  He questioned whether the board could really speak officially for the community.

The next meeting is schedule for Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m.

–Mary Hammond, Secretary

Your Gathering Place

(Revised Material Only)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the GATHERING PLACE shall be available at a reasonable fee to all Fearrington groups holding meetings open to all residents and that residents desiring private parties also shall be able to rent the facilities.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of the GATHERING PLACE is limited to Fearrington residents and their specifically invited guests and not by general invitation to the public at large. Therefore, the Gathering Place should not be rented or leased to groups, clubs, or associations from outside the community.

…Since questions have recently been raised as to who qualifies as a member’s “specifically invited guest” the FHA Board offers the following guideline (similar to the one governing the Swim & Croquet Club): Use of the Gathering Place by guests is limited to immediate family members and personal guests of Fearrington Residents. Non-resident guests cannot invite guests of their own. Questions about eligibility should be addressed to the Gathering Place Director, currently Joyce Berg.


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