FWIW July 22, 2016 - Alpine Lake Resort

***For What It’s Worth***
Janice Nelson, Editor
July 22nd, 2016
Editor’s Comment
So, how many of you attended the Alpine Lake Music Festival held on July 9th? I did, for the first time, and I
was very impressed! The weather, thank goodness, was just perfect! Several great food and craft vendors
participated to round off the event. And the highlight of the day, of course, was the musical performers! A
great time was had by all in attendance. A big “THANK YOU” to Linette Sines and John Corbin for all their
hard work and advance preparation to make it all come together. I understand this year’s festival broke an alltime sales record. Good job to all involved! Summer is moving along quickly and so are the events for the
Alpine Lake Learning Program. The next happening is a trip/tour to the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and
afterwards, a lunch at the Stonewall Resort. Also scheduled for August 2nd is a performance, right here at the
Lake, by the group Aurora Celtic. Make sure to read all about these two programs, and others listed, at the end
of this publication or on our website. Alpine Lake’s Annual Yard Sale is almost upon us. I know much help
will be needed to make it a success. You can obtain more information about the Yard Sale in the Property
Owners Committee report. At this time I would like to wish Helen Wylie a Happy Birthday. Helen celebrates
her special day on July 29th. Happy Birthday, Helen! That’s it for now. Stay cool this weekend. I hear it’s
going to be a scorcher! See you around the Lake or maybe IN it!
The next FWIW will be issued on Friday, August 5th. Please email all articles
to me, Janice Nelson, at [email protected], or use the FWIW box on the
lobby counter. Please keep your article brief so we can fit all the news in each
issue. Thanks for your cooperation and participation. Enjoy!
TIMELY NOTICES AND REMINDERS
NEXT EGG DELIVERIES by Sheila Amato
James will be at the Lodge on Wednesday, July 27th with eggs...please place your order no later than Sunday
night, July 24th.
TURKEY DINNER by Nina Sheets
Reminder: Lifegate Church (next to Shop ‘N Save) will be having a Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings on
Friday, July 22nd, starting at 5pm. Adults will be charged $9, children 5-12 years $4.50, under 5 years free.
Proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies for East Preston Terra Alta School. Takeout orders will be
available!
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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE LAKE & NEARBY…
FUN FIT EXERCISE GROUP by Sue Thompson
You know I love ya, but after a nine year run I must inform you of the wind-up of Fun Fit Exercise classes. The
last class will be held on Friday, August 19th, which allows me to honor my commitments to individual
participants, and gives everyone ample opportunity to collect their weights, exercise mats, and stability balls.
Circumstances change, making liability and insurance questions an important factor for consideration. The
amount of time it takes to maintain our residence here at Alpine has increased. We are, after all, “over 21” and
need to take more breaks. “Arthur-Rightis” pays more frequent visits and stays longer. We recently made the
decision to put our home on the market and look for a one-story house, closer to family. With all these concerns
in play, it just seems like it’s the right time to retire.
I will always treasure the relationships formed while our group exercised. We became supportive friends, who
enjoyed meeting for coffee after class, playing golf or shuffleboard, and volunteering together on Alpine
committees. My hope is that class members will get involved in other fitness activities: water aerobics,
kayaking, fitness room, walking . . . the list goes on. Find an interest you enjoy, have FUN and stay FIT!
USED CLOTHING by Tom Kinsey
Each fall I send a load of used clothes to a used clothing store in the Mayan village of San Miguel, Belize. It is
run by a single mother of two daughters. I met her when on a trip with Marshall University students. Rather
than being dependent on her parents, her dream was a used clothing store – from that trip several of us send used
clothing from the United States. I am collecting cloths/shoes for my fall shipment. All should be practical (not
dress-up) lightweight clothes. The people of the village are generally small in stature; so please no big men
things. I will collect them (please call Tom Kinsey 412- 720-1037 or you can drop them off at my cabin (109
Betony Lane). Thank you.
SWAP, SHOP & SHARE by Barbara Conway
It’s time to finish cleaning out those closets! The Beautification Committee will be holding a clothing sale, one
day only, on Friday, August 5th in the Allegheny Room. This sale is the same weekend as our Property Owners
Yard Sale, to provide one-stop shopping for everyone! Set up is on Wednesday, August 3rd, so drop off your
donations that day at the Allegheny Room.
TERRA ALTA FOOD BANK
There is an ongoing need to replenish supplies at our local food bank so please add your donations whenever you
can to help this worthy cause. There is a box inside the front foyer of the Lodge for your convenience. Please
continue to be generous in your giving.
BLOOD MOBILE by Marilyn J. Metheny, Civic Club Coordinator (304) 789-6006
Our next drives are on July 28th and September 22nd, both Thursdays, and Wednesday, December 28th.
All are at the Ambulance Hall from Noon ‘til 5:30pm. A new feature is for anyone wanting to do the sign-in
with all the questions and print out the Fast Pass at home, they can log into the Red Cross website. This can save
them about 10-15 minutes at the drive. We appreciate the support the Alpine folks have given us.
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ALPINE LAKE LADIES DISCUSS CAMP HORSESHOE 4 KIDS by Norma Eckard
Last summer a gracious group of Alpine Lake ladies took time to meet and discuss ways to interest and
encourage our East Preston School students to consider Camp Horseshoe's camp offerings for their age
group. For several years, since 2010 to be exact, Alpine Lake residents tried to recruit students from East
Preston School to attend the Leadership Summit which offered two sessions, one for middle school students and
one for high school, those students going into the 9th grade. Even though we were able to recruit one or two
students each year, at times we had additional scholarship monies but no applicants. The lack of recruits may
have been due to the turnover of administrators and counselors. These educators are necessary for the success of
the program as well as assisting in recruitment.
Also, absolutely necessary to the scholarship's success is the perseverance of an Alpine resident or someone to
initiate the process by insuring that the students receive timely dates of camps offered by the Youth Leadership
Association (YLA), earlier known as Camp Horseshoe. This past year, Kathy Andes, a resident of Alpine Lake,
worked diligently to connect with the school and share information with the staff and students. Her efforts were
successful as we received more applications than in earlier years.
In looking back we see that even though we had problems with recruitment, 25 students applied for scholarships
and attended Camp Horseshoe's offerings since 2010 when members of the greater Terra Alta community began
to work together by providing scholarships. Anyone wishing to assist or contribute to the scholarship
fund, please contact Kathy Andes or Norma Eckard for more information (Kathy: [email protected] or
NormaRon: [email protected]).
The Alpine Lake ladies are grateful to Judy Hay for creating the icon that will be used as a letterhead identifying
the focus on Camp Horseshoe 4 Kids scholarships and to Barbara Conway for developing a draft of the mission
statement. Thank you.
AUGUST CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday to Boomer Aamodt on August 1st! Also, a very Happy Birthday to former FWIW Editor Cathy
Young on the 5th (I know you are still reading this, Cathy!) and to her husband Loring on the 9th! Kathy Andes
celebrates her special day on the 14th, and a Happy Birthday to Sharon Golmitz on the 29th! Best wishes goes
out to Kathy and Mike Andes celebrating their Wedding Anniversary on August 9th and to George and Joan
Evans who celebrate theirs on the 23rd! Congratulations to all!
GOLFING NEWS
STROKERS by Skip & Dottie Creamer
July 18th
Dick Gallagher, teaming with Bob and Lorraine Hart, captured bragging rights this week firing a three under. All
teams were under par for the first time this season. No one answered this week’s question for a free dinner.
Q. The bridge on Rt. 39 crossing the railroad track at Corinth is named after whom?
A. Everette Wayne "Bud" Sell
The Strokers meet every Monday at 4pm...no experience necessary!
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STROKERS by Skip & Dottie Creamer
A beautiful evening, good company, golf, good food, jokes and stories…it must be Monday at Alpine Lake!
Five teams battled for weekly bragging rights: Bob & Peggy Caudry, Carl Donald and Sue Aamodt prevailing.
Skip Creamer, Nancy Archer and Dan and Julia August fell one shot short.
The question tonight for a free dinner was: How fast is the I.S.S. circling the earth? Answer: 17,150 mph or 4.7
miles a second.
Join us each Monday at 4pm to play. If you would just like to attend the dinner, call the restaurant from four to
six to make a choice for your meal. Dinner starts approximately at 6:30pm.
SENIOR MEN – by Skip Creamer
Week eight saw thirteen two man teams created by a blind draw played to gain the top three spots
1st. Barry Krewsen
Tom Shanahan
136
2nd. Patrick ONeill
Chip Sturm
137
3rd. Dave Gallagher
Larry Layman
138
Closest to the pin #14
Gary Horsey
Race to the Lake
Week 8
Check out the complete player standings in the pro shop.
Skip Creamer and Larry Layman are at the top, separated by one point. Gary Horsey continues to get closer
winning his second closest to the pin in two weeks. Eight players are bunched seeking the sixth position only
eleven points apart.
1st.
Skip Creamer
71
2nd. Larry Layman
70
3rd.
Gary Horsey
53
4th.
Lough Cosner
46
5th.
Steve Steffan
46
6th.
Howard Witte
33
Reminder for Senior Men Golfers: there are only five weeks until the August 24th end of year tournament.
Results of which will count toward “Race to the Lake” points. Dinner following play will be on August 24th and
the cost per player is $25 and spouse $15. ($10 of player cost goes for prizes.)
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ALLGO RESULTS FOR 7 JULY by Sue Aamodt
Poker Hand (5 in a row):
18 Holes:
1st Place
4 Of A Kind
Bev Serpone – 5’s
Mary Glotfelty – 5’s
9 Holes:
1st Place
Full House
Dottie Schwer – 6, 6,6,7,7
Eagle:
Mary Ann Krewson - Hole #7
Chip-In:
Mary Ann Krewson – Hole #7
2nd Place
Full House
Ann Dunson – 4,4,4,5,5
Mary Ann Krewson – 4,4,4,7,7
ALLGO RESULTS FOR 14 JULY 2016
Scramble:
18 Holes:
1st Place Team +1
Sandy Teets
Ann Dunson
Charlotte Wiles
Judy O’Neill
9 Holes:
1st Place Team +9
Lorraine Hart
Ann Lee Colaw
Chip-In:
Ann Dunson – Hole #7
2nd Place Team +2
Mary Ann Krewson
Dee Browning
Jenni Mills
Sandy Kelly
Birdie: Lorraine Hart – Hole #13
PROPERTY OWNER’S COMMITTEE by Bernie and Birgit Stock
The annual Alpine Lake Community Yard Sale is just around the corner. Please help to make it a success with
your donations, volunteer help, and buying powers on August 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. We will be setting up on
Wednesday and Thursday, so if you are able to help in any way, please sign up at the front desk/Lodge or
call B&B (304-789-2443). Experience is not needed, so just roll up your sleeves. We'll need some trucks and
muscle, too, for the larger items. All donations must arrive by Thursday 5pm (with suggested prices, if
possible.) Remember, no clothing or computer items.
There will be a Bake Sale associated with the Yard Sale and all proceeds will be given to the Terra Alta Food
Pantry. Please sign up to donate a baked good or two and get it to us by Friday 8am. Again, please sign up or
call so a schedule can be made. With everyone helping (and buying), we'll have another great fundraiser.
There will be a joint Yard Sale/Oktoberfest meeting on Tuesday, July 26th at the Boathouse, starting at 7pm. Be
there or be square! All ideas and suggestions are welcome.
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ECC by Kurt Engel, Chair
Here we are in mid-summer with numerous property owner projects underway at Alpine Lake. A few things
should be kept in mind:
1. Permits ARE REQUIRED to cut down trees with a diameter of at least five (5) inches.
2. Now that summer has arrived, property owners are requested to ensure up to date property maintenance
issues are ongoing (to limit invasive wildlife activity).
3. As the fall season approaches, homeowners with fireplaces should have their chimneys inspected and, if
necessary, cleaned.
4. Through the end of October the ECC will continue to meet on Thursdays at 10am in our first floor office.
5. A hearty “thank you” to all Alpine property owners who have followed the permit request procedure.
FROM MANAGEMENT & STAFF
Linette Sines – Interim General Manager
The weather forecast is absolutely beautiful for this weekend, with only a chance of rain on Sunday.
There will be a Board Work Meeting on Saturday at 10am in the Rhododendron Room. These meetings are
open to the membership.
If you are looking for entertainment this weekend, there are several options. For those who love Rock,
Shorthorns Saloon will host national recording artists, Trapt, on Friday evening. Opening acts start at 8pm.
Tickets are $15 at the door. If Appalachian Jam Rock is your preference, Fletchers Grove will be playing a free
concert at Wisp Resort on Friday evening from 6:30-9:30. Be sure to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the concert.
Food & drinks will be available for purchase. If you enjoyed Surrender Dorothy at the Alpine Lake Music
Festival, you have a chance to catch them again this Friday at the “Honi Honi Bar” at Deep Creek Lake from
4:30-7:30pm. The Masons will be returning to SEASONS Restaurant to entertain guests on Saturday, July 23rd,
from 7-10pm. Stop by early to enjoy dinner before the music.
The Alpine Lake Learning Program is proud to announce the Aurora Celtic concert on Tuesday, August 2nd at
7:30pm at the Boathouse. Admission is $10 at the door. Mark your calendars!
There are private events at the boathouse on both Saturday the 23rd and Monday the 25th. There are no
scheduled events for the beach pavilion, so anyone can enjoy that area over the weekend. The Preston County
Sheriff’s Department is hosting a golf scramble here on Saturday, so tee times will be limited until after noon.
The Terra Alta Civic Club is holding their annual Elders Luncheon at SEASONS on Saturday, in addition to
feeding the Sheriff’s Department Golfers – so it will be a busy afternoon for them!
I have a few reminders to pass along. Please do not open or use the sliding glass doors in the fitness area. These
doors are for emergency use only, and are not meant to be used as an entrance or exit. The dumpsters located at
the far end of the Lodge parking lot are not for private use. Please do not place your household trash in these
dumpsters. If you are on a quarterly assessment payment plan, your second quarter payment is now due.
Enjoy your upcoming weekend!!
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ALPUC NEWS by Kim Mayne, General Manager
Once again, thank you to all who attended ALPUC’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 25th, at the Lodge. We
very much enjoyed seeing our customers and reviewing the past year and updating you on future projects. Our
Board will remain the same for this upcoming year:
Jim Wachter—President
Dave Tucker—Secretary
Kay Bayer – Board Member
Mike Kubina—Board Member
Boris Nazaroff—Board Member
We continue to encourage customers to update their information with our office to insure we have the proper
means to contact you. We are looking for phone numbers (landlines, cell numbers, and emergency contact
numbers), a primary email address as well as your current mailing address. You may email your updated
information to [email protected], mail the information or call our office at (304) 789-6996.
ALPOA BOARD NEWS
BOARD NEWS submitted by Barbara Conway
The Board of Directors has made a minor tweak to our slate of officers. After a re-election of officers, John
Laing will serve as Vice President for the coming year and Ginger Tucker as Secretary. With this change in
responsibilities, John and Ginger can better utilize their individual skills.
The Board has happy/sad news to share: John Corbin has accepted a PR position collaborating with the state of
Maryland and Garrett County. We are happy that John has received this opportunity but are very sad to lose a
valued member of our team. Best of luck, John, and much success in your new position!!
With the number of Monday holidays this season, trash collection continues to be a concern in our community.
Visit http://www.psc.state.wv.us, click on “Submit a Comment,” and voice your opinion to the Public Service
Commission.
The ECC has recently received an increase in the number of reports of unkempt property. To avoid a
notification from the ECC, please remember Section 8.A. (l) of the Declaration of Restrictions: All lots,
whether occupied or unoccupied, and any improvements thereon shall be well maintained and no unattractive
growth or accumulation of rubbish or debris shall be permitted.
The Board has also gotten a number of questions and comments regarding fire pits. There seems to be some
confusion about the use of recreational fires in our community. We have done some research and have
incorporated our findings, including suggestions made by property owners through Community Chat, into a
draft policy for fire pit use at Alpine Lake. The intent of this policy is to allow for responsible enjoyment of
recreational fires, without putting our community at risk from wildfire damage. It is now in the hands of ECC
and Compliance Committee members for their comments. The draft will be available for feedback after
committee input is collected.
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FREE CLASSIFIED ADS – “A Service for our Community”
Editor’s Note: Ads will run in 4 issues, and then be deleted, unless new ones are resubmitted. This will
be accomplished by inserting the date the ad was first run, with new ads at the top of the listing.
Remember to notify me if your item is no longer available, too. Thank you.
Services: “Have Truck Will Travel!” Property maintenance. Lawn care. Gutters cleaned. Lots cleaned.
Painting. House checks & more. Firewood: $70/load. 8 foot truck. Bed stacked & delivered. Seasoned.
Call (304) 789-6838 (7/22)
For Sale: 2009 Vespa GTS-250 Scooter, Silver - 2009 Vespa S-150 Scooter, Orange. The silver scooter is a
250cc and has under 1,500 miles. The orange scooter is a 150cc and has under 500 miles. The asking price for
the silver 250 is $3,500. The asking price for the orange 150 is $2,500. YOU CAN TAKE BOTH FOR $5,400.
Contact Tony at (304) 789-5555 or (304) 694-0561 (7/8)
For Sale: Poulan Gas Chain Saw, model P3314, with gas can, $45 -WORX Jaw Saw $40 - Black & Decker
7 1/4 inch circular saw $25 - McCulloch electric chain saw EM16ES 2.25 hp $20 - Delta Shopmaster 10" Miter
saw with metal table $75. Call Dean Reger (304) 789-5927 (7/8)
For Sale: Model 1089 Havahart trap for $20. Call Dean Reger (304) 789-5927 (7/8)
Home for Sale: 110 Pine Drive, Lot 54 Bavarian Section. (At Lakes Edge Rental property.) Alpine A-Frame,
with loft and finished basement. 10 Year old Cedar Cabin for sale with partial view of the lake and walking path
down to Beach and Boat House. Brand new hardwood floors and flooring, new Stainless Steel appliances, new
Washer/Dryer, Hot Tub, great rental history. Includes shed and lots of furniture to start your rental or move
right in. Call Helene Taylor at (301) 514-6596. (6/24)
Free: Two unopened T-460 laser printer toner cartridges for Brother printers. Call John Laing (304) 789-6120
(6/24)
For Sale: 5 matching carpets – call Dottie Creamer at (304) 789-2766 (6/24)
Needed: If anyone is getting rid of their electric stove, we could use it at the Boathouse. It must be in good
condition. Call the Stocks (304) 789-2443. (6/10)
Insurance: Carrie See Insurance, located on Alpine Lake Rd. We offer great rates on homeowners and
automobile insurance, annuities and investments, life insurance, and business operations coverage. Give us a
call for a free quote! (304) 789-5585 or email [email protected]. (4/15)*
Tax Services: Dorinda Kisner, CPA, and staff providing professional services for individuals, businesses,
estates and trusts. Tax planning, compliance, estimated payments, consulting and accounting services locally in
Terra Alta. Contact us at (304) 789-6082 or email at [email protected] (4/15)*
Handyman Services – White Oak Works LLC ~ Property Maintenance, Lawn Care, & more! (4/15)*
Call (304) 698-7710 (4/15)*
Pet Sitting & House Checks. Call Kay Bayer (304) 789-2111
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ALPINE LAKE LODGE HOURS
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (NOTE CHANGES)
FRONT DESK
SEASONS LOUNGE
Sundays – Thursdays: 7am-7pm
Daily: 11am-9pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 7am-9pm
SEASONS DINING ROOM
PRO SHOP
Breakfast: Fridays – Sundays: 7am-10:30am DAILY: 7am-6pm (weather permitting)
FITNESS CENTER
OPEN DAILY from 7am – 10pm
POOL
OPEN DAILY from 8am-9pm
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DATES TO REMEMBER (A 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. 9am -10am – FUN-FIT Aerobics Classes, Lodge, Allegheny Room (8/19 last class)
Mondays
10am - 3pm – Sew Together, Boathouse
Tues. & Thurs.
Wednesdays
8am- Water Aerobics - Pool
10am – Needlework Club - Rhododendron Room, Lunch Follows
6 -7pm - Jammers – Rhododendron Room (except the first Wed. of each month)
7pm – Property Owners Game Night, Boathouse
Thursdays
Thursdays
8:30 a.m. - ALLGO Ladies' Golf - Rhododendron Room (18/9/Golf Buddies)
10am - Noon – Braille Workshop – Rhododendron Room
6pm – 9pm- Open Mic – Boathouse, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
6pm – 9pm – Karaoke – SEASONS
Note: Dump Open: Tues/Thurs 7am – 4pm & Saturdays 7am-4pm
T.A. Recycling Plant Open: Tues/Thurs 8am–4pm, and Saturdays 8am ‘til Noon
Also – monthly events:
2nd Sunday of each month – 7am – 1pm – Kingwood VFD Breakfast
3rd Saturday of each month – 9am – ALPUC Board Meeting (meets March, June’s annual mtg., Sept., Nov.)
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month:
7pm - East Preston Lions Club Meeting
First Tuesday meeting is held at Shorthorns
Third Tuesday meeting is in the Rhododendron Room
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NEXT ALPOA OPEN MEETING
Saturday, July 23rd @ 10am
NEXT BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING
Friday, August 12th @ 10am
COMING EVENTS (Please put on your calendar now – don’t miss a thing – watch for more details):
Fri., July 22nd -
5pm – Turkey Dinner – Lifegate Church – Terra Alta
Sat., July 23rd -
11:30am -- Elder Luncheon at the Lodge
7 – 10pm – Masons perform – SEASONS
Sun., July 31st -
SEASONS’ Dining Room CLOSED for wedding
Thurs., July 28th -
12pm – 5:30pm – BLOOD DRIVE – Ambulance Hall
Women’s Mountaineer League – The Pines, Morgantown, WV
Fri., August 5th -
Next FWIW published – submit articles by Wednesday, August 3rd
YARD SALE
Sat., August 6th -
YARD SALE
Thurs., August 18th - Women’s Mountaineer League – Bridgeport Country Club, Bridgeport, WV
Sat., Sept. 3rd --
Alpine Annual Craft Show at the Lodge
Sat., Sept. 10th -
FUN 5K RUN/WALK (see more info at end of FWIW)
Thurs., Sept. 22nd -
12pm – 5:30pm – BLOOD DRIVE – Ambulance Hall
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2016 ALPINE LEARNING PROGRAM
www.alpinelake.com
REGISTER NOW!!!
Remaining programs offered through September 2016
We suggest that you register for programs in advance, as some programs have limited enrollment. The
Registration Notebook is located at the end of the Front Desk for sign-up. The cost for each program is listed
in this brochure and on the sign-up sheet for each program. The fee will be collected “at the door” for most
events. Programs are held either at the Alpine Lake Boathouse, the Rhododendron Room at the Lodge or at the
site of the field trip and luncheon.
Program Listings – July
Field Trip - Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum tour followed by lunch at Stonewall Resort
Tuesday, July 26th - Meet at 8:30am at the Lodge to carpool to Weston, WV
“Formerly known as the Weston State Hospital, this West Virginia facility served as a sanctuary for the
mentally ill in the mid-1800s. The history of the building holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold
robbery, the “curative” effects of architecture and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of
the mentally ill.” http://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/
We will take the first floor tour and then travel to Stonewall Resort for lunch.
Fee: $15 to be pre-paid by July 22. Checks made payable to George Evans, memo ALP-Asylum and given to
the clerk at the front desk. Lunch is on your own.
Program Listings – August
Musical Performance - Aurora Celtic
Tuesday, August 2nd, 7:30pm at the Boathouse
A popular local musical group is returning to Alpine Lake. “From the hills of West Virginia, Aurora Celtic
plays evocative, original and traditional music for guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, whistle, mandolin and tenor banjo
that bridges the cultures of Scotland, Ireland and Appalachia.”
www.auroracelticmusic.com
Fee: $10 to be collected at the Boathouse
Doors open at 7pm. Wine and water will be available for purchase.
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Program Listings – August (cont’d)
Class - Stories My Braillers Tell with Dr. Sheila Amato
Tuesday, August 9th, 7:30 p.m. at the Boathouse
What would my braillewriter say if it could speak? Stories about the tools and strategies blind children use in
their education and lives, and their accomplishments in our sighted world. Hands-on, simulated activities will
enhance this experience for all. Participants will identify tools used by blind children who are developing
literacy skills; will experience non-visual strategies for activities of daily living; and will gain an understanding
of some of the unique challenges blind people face in a sighted world. Participants are asked to bring a sleep
mask or blindfold.
Speaker’s Background: Dr. Sheila Amato received her MA, Ed.M. in Instructional Practices in Special
Education, and Ed.D. in Blindness/Visual Impairment from Teachers College, Columbia University in New
York. Current professional activities include being the President of the West Virginia Chapter of the
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind (WVAER), a member of the Test Development
Team for the Braille Challenge sponsored by the Braille Institute of America, an adjunct instructor at West
Virginia University where she teaches the Braille courses in Unified English Braille (UEB) and the Braille math
codes, a test developer for the PRAXIS series of exams in special education, Deaf/Hearing Impaired and
Blind/Low vision, the coordinator of the West Virginia Regional Braille Challenge, held at the WVSDB, which
is in its 5th year of participation in this International event, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the West
Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB).
Fee: $3 to be collected at the Boathouse
Workshop - Paella, a Versatile, Southern Regional Traditional Dish
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2pm at the Boathouse Instructor: Chef Matt Kinsey
Class limited to 12 Participants
Instead of hamburgers and hotdogs for your next grill night or a unique dish to pass at the next carry in picnic,
consider Paella. This simple basic recipe has the versatility to delight your guests. Chef Matt will demonstrate
the basics and illustrate some culinary options to this traditional dish. Since this class is limited to 12
participants, please show up or release space for someone else if your plans change.
Instructor’s Background: Matt is a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) trained Chef. His CIA internship was
at Oliver’s, a high end restaurant in Buffalo, New York. For a time is was one of the Chefs at the Adams Mark
Hotel in Buffalo. Over the years he has been Chef at several South Western PA restaurants, but he has spent
most of his time as Executive Chef at the Century Inn in Scenery Hill, PA. At this historic inn, he features
dishes that are period appropriate and are based on local sources.
Fee: $10 will be collected at the Boathouse
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Program Listings - September
Musical Performance - The West Virginia Brass Quintet
Saturday, September 3rd, 7:30pm at the Boathouse
“The West Virginia Brass Quintet (WVBQ) formed in June 2009 is one of the most exciting new chamber
ensembles in West Virginia. This versatile group’s repertoire spans five centuries of music, from Renaissance
and Baroque to Contemporary to Dixieland Jazz with an emphasis on traditional American music.”
http://www.wvbrassquintet.com/index.html
Fee: $10 will be collected at the Boathouse. Doors open at 7pm. Wine and water will be available for purchase.
Field Trip – Heston Farm Winery and Distillery, Fairmont, WV
Tuesday, September 6th at 9:30am. Meet in the Lodge parking lot to caravan.
Distillery tour followed by lunch. “Pinchgut Hollow Distillery is the only maker of buckwheat whiskey in the
country. Recipes handed down through generations have been painstakingly restored and are used to create
novelty and moonshine-style whiskeys in a wide variety of flavors. Foxfire Restaurant at Heston Farm
Winery combines farm fresh food with a family friendly atmosphere.”
www.hestonfarm.com/
Fee: $3 to be collected in the Lodge parking lot; lunch costs on your own
Class – Malawi: Partnership of Hope
Tuesday, September 13th, 7:30pm at the Boathouse Speakers: Dennis and Robin White
Travel to Africa without leaving Terra Alta. Robin and Dennis White, full time residents on Hemlock Circle,
will share their experiences from their seven trips to Malawi, Africa. Learn how churches have joined together
to form a Partnership of Hope, Ministry of Presence with the Malawi United Methodist Church. See pictures of
how a barren 45 acres of grassland is now a thriving farm, how boreholes (deep wells) now provide clean water
for remote villages, how women have been empowered through a tailoring school, how vulnerable children are
provided with food and education and why Malawi is known as the “Warm Heart of Africa.”
Speakers’ Backgrounds: Dennis and Robin returned to Alpine Lake in December 2014. Dennis retired from
the Iowa Hospital Association where he served as Senior Vice-President. Robin retired from Grand View
University where she served as Director of Teacher Education. They are thrilled to be back in West Virginia
and living full-time at Alpine Lake.
Fee: $3 to be collected at the Boathouse. The Whites will provide refreshments.
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