FOX TRAX The Monthly Newsletter of the Foxfire Property Owners Association

February 2017

2017 FPOA Annual Meeting

Whether it was the yummy sandwiches or unusually balmy weather for January, the

turnout was impressive for the Foxfire Property Owners Association annual meeting,

held at the golf clubhouse on Monday, January 16. Below, the highlights of the meeting.

2017 FPOA BOARD

MJ Sheldon replaces Don Nelson as FPOA chair. Helen Kirk is the new board treasurer, the position formerly

held by Brenda Sheldon. (Many thanks to Don and Brenda for their years of service on the board.) Returning

members include Ginny Siedler, who will also serve as vice-chair; Page Coker, secretary; and Jim Heine,

Judy McCollum and Chad DeBonis. The board also welcomes new members Sue Sedlak and Ed Spaulding.

FPOA Membership Dues/

2017-2018 Telephone Directory If you haven’t already done so, please renew your FPOA

membership now. The dues help offset a portion of the food

costs at our annual events, which we hope encourages partici-

pation — and in turn shows what a great community we have

chosen to live in. (As the village website says: “Foxfire

Village … Where there are no strangers, just friends you

haven’t met yet!”

In addition, we encourage you to help us support our tele-

phone directory – specifically, its advertisers. The directory is

the primary source of income for the FPOA. By patronizing

the advertisers found in the directory – and telling them that’s

how you found them –you’re helping the Board attract and

retain these clients, and we all stand to benefit.

Dues for 2017:

$ 15 Non-resident property owner membership

$ 25 Resident membership

$ 30 Social membership

Make check payable to FPOA and mail to FPOA, P O.

Box 233, Foxfire Village, NC 27281. Helen Kirk, treasurer,

will contact you upon receipt of your check to arrange the

pick up of the Foxfire directory. Or, email Helen if you prefer

to drop off your check: thekirks@nc.rr.com, and if you would

like to purchase an additional directory for $10

We appreciate your membership and support and encour-

age you to join today!

Mayor’s Report Mayor Mick McCue provided a summary

of Foxfire Village Council news over the

past year, including:

Planning and Zoning Board:

The new land use plan was finalized last year

and can be accessed at www.foxfirenc.com.

Real Estate: the Bad News:

Stonehill Pines: The 1,500 acres are still for

sale by Carolina Farm Credit.

Woodland Circle (160 acres): Status quo here

as well. There have been no offers.

Real Estate: The Good News:

Sixteen (16) new homes were constructed in

2016; 10 are currently under construction (6

in the village, 4 in the ETJ). In addition, the

council is discussing plans to build a new

town hall next to the existing town hall, possi-

bly a 3,000-square-foot structure.

Foxfire Village Pool:

While the pool is still viewed as a valuable

community asset, the council will continue to

monitor the expenses. Some significant reno-

vation expenses were incurred last season,

while attendance was slightly down.

Continued on page 2

Page 2 FPOA NEWS

Mayor’s Report (continued from page 1)

Foxfire Police Department:

The department is currently staffed with three full-time

officers; in addition to chief Chad Shue, officers Gary

Garner and Daniel Ritter are now part of the team. So is

a new canine officer, Karma.

Thanks to the department’s participation in the Gov-

ernor’s Highway Safety Patrol Program, focusing in our

area on speed and traffic enforcement on Hoffman Road,

they’ve been earning points that go a long way toward

buying equipment – and lots of it. The department also

encourages any residents who are interested in the Senior

Touch Program to call them for more information. In this

program, the police will, as needed, come by a resident’s

home for any obvious safety/security checks.

Roads and Refinancing:

2016 was the “year of Ridge Road,” in terms of major

repaving projects. On the calendar for 2017: improve-

ments to Foxfire Blvd.

2016 also saw the refinancing of the loans on the Vil-

lage Green Park and the new water well, to the tune of

$26,000 in future interest savings. The council hopes to

do the same this year with the Woodland Circle loan.

FPOA 2017 Events Calendar

Friday, March 17, 2017 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

(see page 5 for reservation form)

Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - Picnic in the Park

September 2nd, 3rd, 4th - Foxfire Days

(40th Anniversary Celebration)

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - Halloween Party in the Park

Sunday, December 4, 2017 - Adult Christmas Party

Stay tuned to future editions of FoxTrax

for more information on these events.

Other News:

Meeting attendees

joined Mayor

McCue in thanking

Page and Charlie

Coker in their effort

behind fundraising

to replace the golf

club sign off

Hoffman Road, as

well as the Foxfire

Women’s Associa-

tion for its time and

contribution in

landscaping the

area. The new sign

was a joint project among the village, Brown

Golf and donations from residents.

Speaking of Brown Golf, Foxfire head golf pro

Scott Brazaski gave an update and took questions

on memberships, course conditions and other

golf club news. For more on this, see page 7.

Bob and Jennifer Bevelacqua Bob and Jennifer Bevelacqua, along with

their children, Jessica, 16, and Guilana, 11,

moved into their home at 1 Pine Glen Court on

December 22, 2016. Their family dog, Boots,

made the trip as well.

The family moved to the area from North-

ern Virginia and spent a year in Pinehurst be-

fore moving to Foxfire Village. They would

drive through the area on their way to and from

work and thought it would be a great place to

live. (Bob’s father also moved down here from

Virginia and has a home in Jackson Springs.)

Bob and Jennifer are both prior military;

they actually met at Fort Bragg. Bob currently

works in business development at Acadami, in

Moyock, N.C. Jennifer works for K2, in Derby.

Jennifer loves all kinds of sports, such as

scuba, and is a big Steelers fan. Bob also likes

to scuba dive, fly remote control WWII model

aircraft, and is a hunter as well.

Please welcome the entire family to our

community.

Page 3 FPOA NEWS

Foxfire Village Newcomers Welcoming our new neighbors to Foxfire Village

By Don and Nancy Boito

Jim and Renee Patton Jim and Renee Patton moved into their new home on 47

Richmond Road in October 2016. Along with Jim and

Renee, their daughter Rachael, 15, son Clayton, 23, and

dog Daisy moved here from Bolivar Ohio. They still have

three sons living in Ohio: Jacob, Jordan and Joseph. They

have one grandson, Jude, 5 months old, also in Ohio.

They found Foxfire as they were looking for a home

somewhat close to Jim’s new workplace at Hood Packag-

ing, in Hamlet. They loved the atmosphere and friendliness

of the village. Once the house is settled and organized,

Renee will be looking for a position as an allergy techni-

cian. Currently, she is focused on getting the house just so

and spending some time in her pool before she goes back

to work. Jim enjoys playing golf when he can and is

already looking for a used golf cart.

Please welcome the entire family to our community.

FPOA NEWS Page 4

Dennis and Judi Busick Dennis and Judi moved into their new home

at 9 Pine Tree Terrace in November 2016. They

come to us from Kernersville, N.C., by way of

New Bern.

Judi is a retired elementary school teacher,

and Dennis retired from many years in the

automobile industry serving in the range from

sales agent to general manager in Dodge and

Cadillac dealerships.

They moved to our area as a nice midway

point among their children. They found Foxfire

almost by accident as they drove through the

area looking for a retirement home.

Dennis and Judi have three children: daugh-

ter Tracy, who lives in in Winston-Salem;

daughter Meredith, who lives in in Goldsboro;

and son Johnson,who lives in Murphy.They

have three grandchildren: Chris, 19; Julynne,

7; and Denni, 2.

Their biggest hobby now is getting the

house arranged and updated. Judi enjoys read-

ing, sewing and is working on learning to quilt.

Dennis is a longtime golfer, but recent shoulder

issues have sidelined his game.

Please welcome them to our village

Alan and Katie Parsons Alan and Katie Parsons, along with sons

Hunter, 12, Mason, 11, and their dog, Bella,

recently moved into their new home at 3 Pine

Glen Court.

Katie is originally from Concord, and Alan

is from Candor. They found Foxfire in their

search for a home close to Camp Mackall.

They loved the environment, the quiet and the

house they found here. They also think the

local schools are great for the boys.

Alan is currently serving on active duty as

an instructor at Camp Mackall. Katie is starting

up her residential services, Pristine Cleaners,

available at (910) 975 1669.

Alan does play golf when he can and Katie

would like to learn as she gets time. She also

enjoys cooking, while Alan enjoys hunt-

ing.They both enjoy outdoor activities like

fishing.

Please welcome the Parsons family to

Foxfire Village.

JOIN US TO TIP A FEW AT OUR ANNUAL WEARIN’ OF THE GREEN!

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Fabulous door prizes, full buffet dinner, cash bar, Irish music —

and a whole lot of malarkey!

Foxfire Clubhouse

5:45 Cocktails - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

$15 per person, paid in advance BY MARCH 13

Limited to the first 80 people to sign up/pay

Use the reservation form below, or in the Members’ Room

at the clubhouse, or online at foxfirencfpoa.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Sponsored by the FPOA

FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Reservations

Buffet Dinner Menu

Corned Beef & Cabbage; Chicken with Stout Sauce; Colcannon Mashed Potatoes;

Honey-Glazed Carrots; Irish Soda Bread; Dessert; Water/Tea/Coffee

List names to be seated at table (up to six persons per table) :

1. _________________________________ 2. ______________________________

3. _________________________________ 4. ______________________________

5. _________________________________ 6. ______________________________

Charge per person is $15, which must be paid in advance. Make checks payable to FPOA.

Mail to: Page Coker, 16 Pine Tree Terrace, Foxfire Village, NC 27281;

or place check in the box in the Members’ Room at the clubhouse along with this form.

Payment and reservation must be received no later than March 13.

FPOA FUN Page 5

Page 6 FPOA FUN

FPOA Christmas Party Foxfire Golf Clubhouse

Sunday, December 4

Clockwise, from near left:

Nancy and Dave Kinney;

Debbie and Terry Goodwin;

Bill Facey and Phyllis

Bottoms; Sandy and Bob

Boulanger; Ed and Kim

Spaulding; Jim and Karen

Dillard; Ramiro and Pam

Reyes (More photos, page 7)

From top: Scott Abrams

and Stephanie Blythe; Joe

and Linda Straczewski;

John and Louise Quella;

Charlie and Sue Barr

FPOA

Christmas Party

GOLF Page 7

Foxfire Golf News and Notes

It’s no secret the golf course has taken a beating over the

past few months, as head pro Scott Brazaski acknowledged at

last month’s FPOA meeting. That said, in addition to thanking

the club members for their support and patience while the

courses are being attended to, he noted that repair efforts ap-

pear to be on a positive track, and that the Red Course is re-

covering. Work on the courses is ongoing, he said, pointing

out that this time of year is when the crew is able to do many

of the improvements that will pay off once the warmer

weather returns.

For example, for the first time in 11 years the courses have

not been overseeded for the winter, which Scott said allows

for a stronger weed control program than in previous years.

This will allow the courses to keep the “clean” look of dor-

mant Bermuda. It is a costly program as well.

Another main project is the sodding of the greens on the

Grey Course, which began in late fall and is ongoing. And this

summer, the greens of the Red Course will be transitioned to

Champion Bermuda. Work is continuing on the bunkers, and

work or repairing (not repaving) cart paths will be done in the

spring.

Finally, in response to a question from the audience, Scott

said he didn’t foresee the kitchen reopening anytime soon —

at least not at this time of year. “But we’re open to suggestions

for events,” he added.

Golf course

superintendent

Mike Rose pro-

vided this photo

of Foxfire Golf

maintenance

team member

Mario laying

down “a beauti-

ful carpet of

new bent grass.”

(More golf, page 8)

Golf

Mark Your Calendars! The following dates for FMGA tournaments

and meetings are provided for your advance

planning. So save the dates!

Spring Breakfast Meeting: Thursday, March 2

Member-Guest: Friday-Sunday, May 19-21

Mike Cray Memorial Tournament: Saturday, July 29

FMGA-FLGA Fun Day: Monday, August 14

Foxfire Days Golf Tournament: Monday, September 4

Club Championships: Friday-Sunday, September 22-24

Boyz Nite Out: Monday, October 2-3

East-West Tournament: Wednesday, Thursday,

October 18-19

Fall Breakfast Meeting: Thursday, November 16

Page 8

FLGA News Opening day for the Foxfire Ladies

Golf Association is March 1, with

lunch and meeting, and 9-hole cap-

tain’s choice tourney (weather per-

mitting). The theme for the season

is player-friendly events, which

means competition from silver tees.

While the tournament calendar is

currently “under construction,” the

FLGA member-

guest has been

scheduled for

September 8,

with the theme

“Mardi Gras.”

Stay tuned for

more information!

Clubs

The Foxfire Women’s Association enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon on Saturday,

December 10, at the Pine Crest Inn, in Pinehurst. Members were asked to bring a toy or

book to donate to the Toys for Tots program, and the response was fantastic. So was the

array of raffle prizes! Pictured above are the lucky winners, from left, Rhea Boelter, Helen

Kirk, Sonja Nelson, Sandy Williams, Lucille Cardelle, Judy Dickerson, Elva Ward,

Barbara Price, Angie Thingstad and Renee Patterson.

Page 9 Clubs

FWA’s Christmas House Tour

FWA members and their guests enjoyed

the group’s first Foxfire Village

Christmas house tour on Sunday,

December 11. At left, from top, are scenes

from the homes of Page and Charlie

Coker; Candy and Pete Howard; and

Sue and Jon Sedlak. Above, Helen and

Bill Kirk’s Victorian-themed tree; below,

at Judy McCollum’s home, are MJ

Sheldon, Pam Reyes, LaVerne Hess,

Ginny Siedler and Kim Spaulding.