Cathy Young, Editor April 19, 2013

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1 Cathy Young, Editor April 19, 2013 Editor s Comments I will be on Editor Hiatus after this issue of FWIW. See note below about Ginger Tucker taking over the reins for the summer months. I enjoy putting this little newsletter together, and hope you ve found some things of interest in its pages. FWIW is a wonderful tool for getting information out to our property owners, and is a valuable forum for our GM and staff to communicate, also. Thanks to EVERYONE who sent me articles and other information. My goal was to keep FWIW as upbeat and positive as possible and make it your go-to source for current happenings at Alpine. Remember, if you have constructive suggestions, contact one of the staff or use the handy suggestion box on the front counter of the lobby. Help them help us! Check out the positive changes when you visit the lodge. Please come out and support YOUR organization. Beginning with the next issue of FWIW, Ginger Tucker will be Acting Editor. Ginger will do the newsletters from May through August (or maybe Sept.). Please your contributions to her at gstucker354@gmail.com. Her phone is: (410) You may also use the FWIW box on the front counter in the lobby, for this purpose; however, it is more convenient to use her . The deadline to submit items for the next issue of FWIW is Wed., May 1 st and the next issue will be published on Fri., May 3 rd. FWIW is available in the lobby or on Alpine Lake s website then click on FWIW and choose the date. Happy reading! ****************************************************** COMING SOON. VIDALIA ONIONS from Dave Wilson, PO Watch for delivery end of April. Dave Wilson will be contacting anyone who placed orders for the onions soon. Remember, payment is due when you get your onions. Thanks to all who supported this effort which benefits Shriner s Organization/Hospital. If you have any questions, call Dave at (304) SPRING LUNCHEON SIGN-UP DEADLINE is fast approaching. If you haven t signed up on the sheet at the front desk, or ed either Charlotte Wiles or Connie Shaffer, please do it NOW. We need reservations no later than Mon., April 29 th so our restaurant can plan food and seating. Thank you. ALPOA Community Monthly Meeting Saturday, April 20 th 10:00 AM Plan to attend and find out what is happening with YOUR community. Be involved. If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence..fertilize! 1

2 Thoughts, Prayers & Thank You Messages This section of FWIW is one of the best loved because it gives us an opportunity to keep up with our neighbors and friends by reporting good news as well as offering support when folks are going through difficult times. Thank you. Bill Felix, Alpine resident who has been ill with pneumonia while visiting family in CA, has received many cards from his friends at Alpine Lake, and he sends his thanks for their concern and support. We just learned that Bill has been released from the rehab center and a nurse comes to administer his meds. Please continue to remember Bill and his family in your prayers and with cards to give him encouragement and strength to continue his road to recovery. Mail cards to: Bill Felix, % Boden, 381 Cynthia Crest, Redlands, CA Reminder: If you d like to make a memorial contribution in memory of our friend and neighbor, Bill Morton, please donate to the Alpine Lake Scholarship Fund. You can drop your check at the front desk and it will be given to a member of the Scholarship Fund committee. Mabel is with their daughter and would love to hear from you take a minute and send her a card. The address is: Mabel Morton, c/o Duncan Selph, McKay Blvd., Leonardtown, MD Thanks. Jim Durr, former Alpine security guard, died on Sun., April 7 th our condolences to Jim s family and friends. For anyone else dealing with health issues, family losses and other various challenges, we extend good wishes, and ask you to please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Let us know if they would like to be remembered in this section of FWIW. Always forget injuries never forget kindness. TIMELY NOTICES & REMINDERS STROKERS IS HERE. Monday, April 22 nd meet at 4:00 PM We re hopeful that our warmer weather will continue, so we plan that our first outing for Strokers Scramble will be THIS MONDAY (22 nd ) just meet and sign up at 4:00 outside the golf shop for tee off at 4:30 PM. Choose your menu and stay for dinner and more fellowship afterward. This is the best time you can have on a Monday evening relaxed, fun, no-competition scramble format for 9 holes. Everyone is welcome we play as teams so there s no pressure! The prize? Bragging rights and seeing your name in FWIW. Note: In case of rain, call the Pro Shop to find out if we re playing (304) , Ext FRESH EGG DELIVERY Next delivery date is Wed., April 24 th James Stemple delivers fresh eggs to the Rhododendron Room between 11:00 and 11:30 AM on Wednesdays. He comes every other week. If you want to order eggs ($2.50/doz.- fresh, excellent size & quality), please contact Sheila Amato: at her - brltrans@frontier.com, or call (304) Thanks for supporting a local farmer. 2

3 OF INTEREST TO OUR COMMUNITY Note: Most candidate bios were printed in the April issue of the Alpine Newsletter, so check there if you missed them. We are repeating the list of candidates here, for your information ALPOA Board of Directors Candidates by Marty Wright, Chair The following Alpine Lake property owners are running for one of the two (2) open positions on the ALPOA Board of Directors, to be elected on Sat., June 22, 2013 at the Annual Meeting. They are: (1) Xaver Gramkow Hemlock Circle (2) John Laing Grosebeak Dr. (3) Randy Law Laurel Circle (4) Herman Mason East Alpine Dr. (5) Ginger Tucker Aster Dr. Note: Absentee ballots are now available from Linette Sines, Business Manager/PO Accounts, at the lodge for any property owners who will not be able to attend and vote at the June meeting. Please put the following dates on your calendar- and plan to attend: Friday, June 21, 2013 Candidates Night (details later) Saturday, June 22, 2013 Election & Annual ALPOA Meeting Sunday, June 23, 2013 Beautification Committee Annual House Tour GAME NIGHTS are held at the Boathouse every Wednesday night, beginning at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome come and bring your guests and friends. Cards & dominoes are popular, but other ideas are welcome. JAM SESSIONS Wednesdays - 6:00 PM Rhododendron Room We continue meeting each week to play together guitar, banjo, autoharp, harmonica, keyboard whatever your instrument of choice is. It s a fun way to learn from each other and we welcome anyone who would like to join us. Note: We will continue these sessions on Wed. evenings, even after Open Mic begins Open Mic will be held on Thursday evenings this year. Watch for information. BRIDGE NEWS from Allan Melmed The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge group resumed play on Wed., April 17 th, at the lodge. Results were: 1 st : Nan Peters 2 nd : Dottie Schwer 3 rd : Allan Melmed All levels of bridge ability are welcome; please feel free to join us. Call Allan Melmed at (304) Next Date: Wed., May 1 st. Note: We meet every other Wed. for fun bridge from about 1:00-3:30 PM. AMERICAN MAH JONGG from Katherine Bennington Much like the card game Gin Rummy, the goal of Mah Jongg is to be the first to match your tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League s (NMJL) annually distributed scorecard by picking and discarding. Scoring is done by matching the points assigned to each predetermined hand on the annually distributed NMJL card. Starting in mid-june, we have a small group planning to play Mah Jongg each Wed. around noon at the boathouse. If you are interested in joining us, please come by to watch, learn and/or play. On the subject, I can suggest two highly-recommended books, both by Elaine Sandburg: A Beginner s Guide to American Mah Jongg and Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies. I also have a basic tutorial I can you contact me at khbennington@yahoo.com. 3

4 More OF INTEREST TO OUR COMMUNITY ALPUC NEWS by Kim Mayne, ALPUC GM During the month of April, ALPUC will be conducting fire hydrant flushing. This procedure is done on a routine basis in the months of April and October, weather permitting. We would like to thank those customers that have made us aware of manhole covers or valve boxes that may have gotten knocked out of place from the extensive plowing that has to be done during the winter. Please continue to notify our office if you notice such items in need of attention, so we can send one of our staff out to see what repairs or adjustments may be needed. We appreciate your assistance. Billing Note: As you review your ALPUC bill monthly, please be advised that, if you see usage of approximately gallons, to look in the box located in the upper right-hand corner for the note: METER TESTED. This explanation should appear if your meter has undergone the periodic testing required by the Public Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Note: ALPUC Board does NOT meet in April or May. NEXT ALPUC meeting will be at the Annual Meeting Sat., June 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM. Hope to see each of you there. Reminder: PAY AFTER MAY 1 ST Most of us have received the assessment invoice for Alpine, and we re asked to pay after May 1 st to benefit the association by avoiding some unnecessary taxes. There was a notice in our assessment envelope. Call Linette Sines, Business Manager if you have any questions or need additional information. LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON by Charlotte Wiles, Connie Shaffer, ALLGO Co-Chairs ALLGO-Sponsored but open to ALL LADIES Mark your calendar for Thur., May 2 12 Noon Come and enjoy our wonderful buffet luncheon, Fashions by Freddie, and fabulous entertainment all for only $ Since we need a head count, please make a reservation at the front desk or: if your last name begins with A-K, Charlotte at wileschar@frontier.com. If your last name begins with L-Z, Connie at conniecolleenshaffer@gmail.com. This system will work well for anyone not yet back in Alpine We need your reservation by April 29 th. Looking forward to seeing you there and having a great time. Please bring your neighbors, friends and relatives and anyone we may have missed. Spread the word. PRESIDENT S REPORT by Fred Isennock, ALPOA Board President Warmer temperatures, snow is gone, grass is greening up, flowers and trees are starting to bloom, and the golf course has been cleaned of the extensive damage from the October storm and is open for play thanks to our first-class maintenance crew. You will also notice maintenance crews clearing storm debris from our roadways, so please drive carefully and respect our employees while they perform their duties. Welcome to all the Snowbirds life is good here at Alpine. Minds are like parachutes they only function when open. 4

5 HAPPENINGS AROUND THE LAKE & NEARBY SHUFFLEBOARD REPORT by Bob Bayer, Commissioner of Shuffle April 4 th : First time we carried our league over into the month of April. With the good turnouts and still crappy weather, we decided to play another week or two. We had 28 playing with still a few newcomers joining us. With the return of my Thursday nite wife, Kay partners with youngest Sines sibling Carsyn, and they beat older sis Alyssa, partnered with Chad in the first round. Katie & Jolene were also first-timers tonight. Some big one-turn scores tonight: 7 points-tony; 6 pts-buddy, Keyla & Tony (with a hanger); 5 pts-tony, Cathy Young & Bob; 4 pts-katie, Jolene & J.R. (a hanger). Results to follow. April 11 th : Last player to show: Bob 1 st player out: Bob, PO d partner Thursday nite wife. Didn t even get a beer down before I lost 2 quickies hate when that happens! Got stuck at work; thanks to John Laing for getting the party started! Very competitive night with lots of knock-offs. The Sines sister rivalry continues with Kay & Carsyn beating Alyssa & Birgit early. One-turn wonders for tonight: 7 points-kay; 6 pts-ginger, Kathy & Mike Andes (help from John Laing); 5 pts-keyla; 4 pts-john and Charlotte (hanger). Kathy Andes thought the highlight of her night was finally beating the Youngs. (Why does everyone love beating the Youngs?) Well it took 2 wins in the championship round to win outright tonight. Results follow: April 4 th : 1 st place: Cathy (with a C ) & Loring Young (no, not a typo they re finally back in contention) 2 nd place: Key & Buddy (always in contention) 3 rd place: Charlotte & Bob (I ve heard of them) April 11 th : 1 st place: Kathy (with a K ) & Mike Andes (no, not a typo either no, really I was there: 2 wins at the end awesome, guys) 2 nd place: Pat & John Laing (got shocked 2 games in a row) 3 rd place: Keyla & Buddy (always in the hunt) We will wrap this season up next week, April 25 th, with a little awards dinner/presentation. I would encourage anyone/all who have participated in our league to please attend. I guarantee a good time! You will get the history behind the Thursday Nite Wife details. Dinner at 6:00, Awards/Presentation at 7:00. Be there or be square! Thank you. COMING LATER.(mark your calendars now & watch for details) May 4 - KY Derby Party (see article in this FWIW) May 11 Community Pride Day (signup sheet at front desk sign up NOW) May 12 Mother s Day Dining Special May 18 ALPOA Monthly Community Meeting May 25 Mountaineer Luncheon Boathouse (check FUTURE DATES on last page of FWIW for other important dates to remember) 5

6 More HAPPENINGS. FITNESS CORNER Compliments of the AM Aerobics Group Do what you can.this is repeated often in our classes. We get a great workout with a variety of moves everything from step aerobics, to weights for toning, to specific body area emphasis (sometimes we sit on a chair), and cooling down with lots of stretches on the floor. You ll feel great when you finish. Each week, our group is growing in numbers as more members return from warmer climates. If you want to get back in shape and do it with a group with the same goals as you, plan to join us. All you need are comfortable clothes, a mat or towel and water. Everyone is welcome men & women! We meet at 9:00 every Mon., Wed. & Fri. for an hour of movin and groovin. Join any time. See you there!! Leader: Sue Thompson Vegetables & fruits are a must on a diet I suggest carrot cake, banana bread and pumpkin or apple pie. NEEDLEWORK GROUP NEWS Each Wednesday 10 AM Rhododendron Room Each week, our numbers increase and we ll soon be back to normal for our weekly sessions where we work on various handwork projects or just come to visit and catch up with friends and neighbors. We start about 10 AM and break for lunch at noon to keep the fellowship going. There are food specials each week and it s a great way to meet your neighbors if you re new to Alpine. You ll soon be friends. Please plan to come join this fun, relaxed group. Reminder: James Stemple will deliver eggs during our session Apr. 24 th between 11 & 11:30. He comes every other Wed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CELEBRATIONS If you d like to have your special day(s) (birthday and/or anniversary) acknowledged in this section of FWIW, please fill in the information on the sheets on the bulletin board behind the front desk, or the information to me. We will print them in FWIW as close to the date as possible. We had several requests for this service, so please sign up. If you see these folks around Alpine, wish them a happy day. Bob Gunner Combs turned 90 on April 17 th now, that s a milestone birthday!! Gary & Penny Shewell have an anniversary on April 30 th congratulations! Some people make the world more special just by being in it. 6

7 FROM MANAGEMENT & STAFF GENERAL MANAGER S CORNER by Freddie Harrison, GM Spring finally feels like it s here. Hopefully, it will stay until summer gets here. The maintenance work scheduled is now on the website. Click on the link under breaking news to view the schedule. Please understand that this schedule could change due to inclement weather. Community Pride Day will be Saturday, May 11 th, starting at 8 AM. Please sign up at the front desk of the lodge. Volunteers will be provided with pastries and beverages in the morning and a dinner in the evening. This is a great way to show pride in your community and meet with your friends and neighbors here at Alpine. The Restaurant Staff is starting to get ready for the busy season. The new menus are out and we have started back with breakfast 7 days a week and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Frank Ross tested the temperature of the lake on April 15 th two feet down by the boathouse at a temperature of 45 degrees. NEWS OF INTEREST by Denise Moon, Dir.Group Sales/Marketing/Motel & Guest Services It is going to be a busy year here at Alpine. To date, we have 5 weddings, 26 catered events, 15 golf groups, 12 golf tournaments, 7 conferences, and 43 boathouse rentals booked. The Mother s Day special is currently in the works and will be published soon. New merchandise is available for sale during front desk hours. The merchandise is located in the lobby. A variety of lotions, lip balm, candles and tarts made right here in WV are for sale, along with tart burners. Alpine and WV items are also offered new shirts in adult and youth sizes, along with hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants all with the Alpine logo are on order and will be available soon. New motel furniture has begun to arrive, with 11 rooms completed and another shipment scheduled for next week. The 2 nd floor of the motel doors are newly-painted and we hope to complete the 1 st floor and motel lobby areas within the next two weeks. All these improvements are making the motel and rooms look much brighter and welcoming. Be sure to stop by and check out all the changes. We are looking forward to a busy and successful season. PROPERTY OWNER ACCOUNTS NEWS by Linette Sines, Business Manager Things are in full swing in the Property Owners Accounts Office! Membership cards are being issued to each property owner as their payments are processed. If you have filled out your auto registration form, we are also assigning a numbered auto sticker to each vehicle listed. There are also mailed when we process your payment. If you did not return the registration form, we cannot assign an auto sticker. As summer approaches, I look forward to meeting many of you so I have a face to match the name! 7

8 OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES FORTITUDE PT & REHAB officially opened for business on April 1 st. Do you have.joint Replacement? Declining Balance? Deconditioned? Come see us at Fortitude Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation. Serving all your physical therapy and fitness needs at a convenient location just past the Alpine Lake entrance on the left (in the former Bayers Necessities building). Free weight/blood pressure/bmi monitoring. Fortitude PT & Rehab. Helping the Inner YOU Overcome the Injured YOU! Call (304) or just stop by. We are now open! KINGWOOD VFD MONTHLY BREAKFAST Next date is Sunday, May 12, AM-1 PM - $8./person. Meet your friends, eat hearty, and help support a worthy cause. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT from Fred Isennock Longaberger Basket BINGO April 27 th Terra Alta Community Ambulance Bldg. Doors open at Noon games begin at 1:00 PM. Advance tickets $25. For tickets, call Fred Isennock (304) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GOLF NEWS 2013 ALLGO GOLF SEASON by Katherine Bennington, Pres. The ALLGO website has been updated for the upcoming season. Please go to: click on Golf Golf News ALLGO News for all the details and photo gallery. Highlights: Spring Luncheon (see article in this FWIW sign up by April 29 th please) 2013 Women s U.S. Open Pool & Social Event; Revised Ladies Performance Golf Achievement take the challenge and win a personalized golf towel; WVGA VIP Card events; Women s Mountaineer League plays at Alpine on Mon., July 22 membership required (see me for details); 2013 ALLGO Invitational Rock Around the Course see our website for golf attire suggestions circa 1950s and 60s. Watch your s more information to follow. GOLF SHOP is now open check out all the great selections available for purchase. Remember to call for tee times get out there and enjoy our beautiful course and VIEWS. YOU KNOW YOU RE LIVING IN 2013 WHEN. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave. You haven t played solitaire with real cards in years. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don t have addresses. Leaving the house without your cell phone (which you didn t even have the first 20 or 30 or even 60 years of your life), is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go get it. IF YOU ARE LAUGHING AT YOURSELF, THINK OF THIS. Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused. (Unknown Author) 8

9 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Editor s Note: PLEASE be sure to notify us if your advertised item is no longer available. This section is only effective if it is accurate. Thank you for your help in making this a real service for our readers. For Rent: Alpine furnished home for rent long-term or monthly. Home is a 3 bedroom/2 bath on Betony Lane, with a one-car garage new old ski hill. Private setting with decks front & back. Amenities, in addition to being fully-furnished, include stone fireplace & laundry. Call ( (home) or (907) Moving Sale: Collectibles, antiques, dolls, books, 1960s comics & magazines, household items, Christmas decorations, Roseville, Coors Rosebud, Fiesta, art deco china hutch, IKEA room divider, etc. (flyer on bulletin board in lodge basement) Carol Wilson (301) For Sale: MTD Two stage24 snow blower, electric start. Paid $725, sell $350 OBO. Call (304) or mr-p@frontier.com. (price reduced) Rental Wanted: Former 20-year Alpine residents would like a rental for two in Alpine for the months of July, Aug. & Sept., Please call Sebert & Doris Tamplin (352) Financial Services: Income tax compliance, planning and professional accounting services at Dorinda Kisner, CPA PLLC 406 E. State Ave., Terra Alta, WV Call: (304) For Sale: Townhouse on golf course completely furnished including kitchen-ware, linens, crafts and antiques. $75,000 firm. (304) or (850) Services: I am a Preston High School student, and will do shoveling, and other miscellaneous yard and house clean-up. Toby Moreland (304) Services: Will do pet sitting and walking. Call Kay at (304) Cleaning Services: Make your house sparkle! Call Cleaning Maid Easy at (240) Handyman Services: Bob from Rent-A-Hubby, LLC will be returning to Alpine Lake in May, so it s time to get your honey-do list scheduled and completed for the spring/summer season. Services include, but not limited to, lawn care, electric/plumbing repair & installation, drywall installation, power washing, deck staining, etc. No job too small over 200 satisfied customers in Alpine. Contact Bob at rentahubbyhandymanservices@gmail.com or cell: (301) Services: Leaf removal, yard cleanup, general yard maintenance, tree & debris removal, odd jobs. Call (304) B&B Tree Services: Complete tree removal services (includes stumps and brush); storm damage clean-up; some excavating; mowing & landscaping. Licensed & Insured references available. (724) bandbservices34@yahoo.com The hardest thing to understand in the world is the U.S. Income Tax. Albert Einstein 9

10 FRONT DESK Daily 8:00 AM 4:00 PM ALPINE LAKE LODGE HOURS Effective April 1, 2013 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DINING ROOM Monday Thursday Breakfast: 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Friday & Saturday Breakfast 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Lunch 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Dinner 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sunday Breakfast 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Lunch 11:00 AM 2:00 PM LAKERS LOUNGE Monday Thursday 11:00 AM 8:00 PM Friday 3:00 PM 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 Noon 10:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM 8:00 PM FITNESS CENTER DAILY 6:00 AM 10:00 PM Note: Our Alpine Lake website is: Phones; (800) or (304) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Visit our restaurant and check out the NEW MENU SELECTIONS. Many of the suggestions received by our management team were included. (Reminder: If you have constructive ideas, use the Suggestion Box to let our Staff know.) If we had no winter, then spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. 10

11 More stuff you didn t know you didn t know.(smile) Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of.their birthplace. Most boat owners name their boats most popular name? Obsession. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go to find the letter a? (One Thousand) What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers & laser printers have in common? (They were all invented by women.) Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year? (Father s Day) And, for all you dog lovers out there. The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $16,400. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ COMMITTEE NEWS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Peggy Caudry & Wilma Rumble, Co-Chairs Don t forget to mark the weekend of June 1 st on your calendar for our second annual Swap, Shop & Share. And start saving your donations go through closets and set aside anything you want to clear out it s for a good cause. More later, so keep watching FWIW. Joyce Wachter, House Tour Chair, conducted a brief meeting with members of the Beautification Committee to discuss the upcoming House Tour in June. Thanks to all those who volunteered to do what they did in past years again. If you were unable to attend the meeting, and would like to help in some way, please contact Joyce. She can be reached by phone: (240) or joyceann.wachter@gmail.com. There are lots of jobs to be done in order to make this event a success, so please consider doing what you can to help. PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE Bernie & Birgit Stock, Co-Chairs Run for the Roses Party Saturday, May 4 th 3:00 PM - Boathouse Our PO Committee will again sponsor a KY Derby party this year, it will be at the Boathouse. As in the past, we will have good food and libations for sale at reasonable prices (carryout will be available); opportunities to wager on our own Alpine Derby; and join in watching (after selecting your favorite horse) the big race the Run for the Roses on the TV. Prizes for best outfits/hats (optional). This is our first fund-raiser of the year, and is for Property Owners and their Guests ONLY. Put May 4 th on your calendar and come enjoy a fun day with fellow POs. Updated KY Derby Information: Only 3 more horses to buy. Call to buy one ASAP. See you there! Contact Bernie & Birgit at (304) or bbstock2@frontier.com. Road Cleanup was done on Tuesday AM (4/16) with 12 POs cleaning CR46 to Rt. 7 to Cranesville Rd. Thanks to all who helped. Our first gathering this spring took place Wed. evening at the boathouse before games. A potluck dinner was held to celebrate the 90 th birthday of Bob Gunner Combs attended by 64 POs. Gunner was very surprised and honored by the turnout. We have noticed some new POs attending the various events at Alpine please introduce yourselves and give them a warm welcome. If you re building a stack of logs for the fireplace or to give to friends and neighbors, please stack neatly and cover with brown or green tarp. Looks nice and keeps your neighbors happy. 11

12 More COMMITTEE NEWS ECC COMMITTEE John Laing, Chair Please do not use clear plastic or blue tarps to cover things outdoors at AL. Brown or green tarps are available at the same or nearly the same price and are much less visually distracting. At this point, clear plastic or blue tarps are not prohibited, but are discouraged. The ECC has grappled for some time over fencing, and the parking of trailers and motor homes on numbered lots. If you have an opinion on whether the current state is too restrictive, too lenient, or about right please let us know at or leave a note at the front desk addressed to the ECC. Although the ECC is an independent entity, we are responsible for setting standards that benefit all property owners and would appreciate knowing your opinion. The following is a proposed revision to the ECC guidance on deer fencing: Article 6C: Concerning fencing Fencing may be erected to keep deer from bushes and small trees. The fencing may be kept up year-round. Fencing and supports must be green or other subdued color and be well-maintained. However, no fencing on any lot or lot lines will be permitted except where, in the opinion of the Committee, a fence or other enclosure will contribute to and be in keeping with the character of the area. As always happens, this leeway has led to fencing beyond what was anticipated by the ECC. Therefore, ECC is proposing to change the deer fence guidance to read as follows: Fencing may be erected to keep deer from bushes and small trees. Fencing and supports must be green or other subdued color and be well-maintained. Any supporting wire or rope must also be subdued in color. The top of the fence cannot be more than five feet from ground level. The total length of fencing that can be erected without filing a permit application with the ECC is 50 feet. Fencing must be at least ten feet from the edge of all roadways. Deer fencing may be kept up year-round. The Declaration of Restrictions prohibition against fences along property lines or that detract overly from the natural quality and aesthetic appearance of the existing geographical areas within the subdivision remains in force. So if, in the opinion of the ECC, fencing distracts significantly from the general nature of the development, the owner will be required to remove it even if it falls within the above guidelines. Aging Wisdom.can you relate? Answering machine message: I am not available right now, but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life please leave a message after the beep. If I do not return your call, you are one of the changes. Some smiles for the men God made man before woman to give him time to think of an answer for her first question. God took Adam s rib and made a loudspeaker. My wife and I had words, but I didn t get to use mine! 12

13 Dates to Remember (Use this handy summary of dates to put on your calendar now) Please note that the following events occur weekly on the day and time noted: Mon., Wed. & Fri AM Aerobics Classes, Lodge, Allegheny Room Mondays 10 AM- 3 PM Sew Together, Boathouse Mondays 4:00 PM Strokers Golf Scramble followed by Dinner, Meet at Pro Shop Wednesdays - 10:00 AM Needlework Club - Rhododendron Room, Lunch follows Wednesdays 4-7 PM Ladies Night, ½ price appetizers/drinks Lakers Lounge Wednesdays 6:00 PM Jam Sessions, Rhododendron Room Wednesdays -- 7:00 PM Property Owners Game Night, Boathouse Thursdays 10 AM-Noon Braille Workshop Rhododendron Room Thursdays 6-9 PM OPEN MIC Evergreene Room Fridays 1-4 PM Artist/Craft Group, Rhododendron Room, Lodge Note: Dump Open: Tue/Thur 7:00 AM 4:00 PM & Sat. 7:00 AM-4:00 PM T.A. Recycling Plant Open: Tue.-Fri. 7 AM 4PM, and Sat. 8 AM until Noon Also monthly events: 2 nd Sunday of each month 7 AM 1 PM Kingwood VFD Breakfast 3 rd Saturday of each month 9 AM ALPUC Board Meeting (see note below) 10 AM ALPOA Community Board Meeting NEXT ALPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETING SAT., April 20, AM (Note: ALPUC Does NOT Meet in April or May) COMING EVENTS: Mon., April 22 Strokers Scramble w/dinner Meet at 4:00 PM at Golf Shop Wed., Apr :30 AM Egg Delivery, Rhododendron Room Thur., Apr PM Shuffleboard League Dinner/Awards Program, Lodge Sat., Apr. 27 Noon Longaberger Basket BINGO, Terra Alta Ambulance Bldg. Mon., Apr. 29 Deadline for Reservations for Spring Luncheon (sign-up NOW) Wed., May 1 Noon Deadline for Next FWIW Wed., May 1 1 PM Wednesday Afternoon Bridge (lunch first), Lodge Wed., May /14 Assessments Due (please don t pay before May 1 st ) Wed., May 1 Pay Golf Membership GOLD will still get $50 discount for early pay Thur., May 2 Noon Ladies Spring Luncheon, Lodge (reserve by Apr. 29) Fri., May 3 Noon Next FWIW Published Sat., May 4 3 PM KY Derby Party, Boathouse Sat., May 11 8 AM Community Pride Day (sign up at front desk now, please) Sun., May 12 Mother s Day Dining Special (more later) Sun., May 12 7 AM 1 PM Kingwood VFD Breakfast, Kingwood FUTURE EVENTS: (Please put on your calendar now don t miss a thing) Sat., May 25 Noon Mountaineer Luncheon, Boathouse Weekend of June 1 st 2 nd Annual Swap, Shop & Share, Allegheny Room June 1, 2013 New Deadline to Remove Trees without ECC Permit Fri., June 21 Candidates Night Sat., June 22 ALPUC/ALPOA Annual Meetings/Elections Sun., June 23 Beautification House Tour PARTING SHOT Hope for the best, expect the worst, and enjoy the in-between. 13