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The next issue of FWIW will be on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Please email

any articles to judyengel66@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 9th.

For What It’s Worth November 27th, 2020

by Dennis Uhler I hope each of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving celebration. Turkey and stuffing are fan favorites no

matter the size of your gathering. All of us are truly blessed to be part of this wonderful Community. Now’s it’s time to jump on the Alpine Lake Black Friday sales. Golf memberships are on super special and they’re just the right size and color for that special someone who just happens to be a golf

fanatic. Don’t forget, the Pro shop is open today as well with deals on clothing and accessories. And to top it all off, the Beautification is selling Alpine Lake tree ornaments at the Lodge. Please come by and support your them all.

COVID As we see the increasing instances of COVID in WV we’re facing the difficult decisions about how we

respond. We’re maintaining business operations at present and plan to continue. Our restaurant remains open thus far and we must support strict operating protocols. Please wear your masks indoors until seated at your table, and despite the urge to visit other tables with friends and

neighbors, please refrain from wandering. **PO Christmas Party Cancellation**

Unfortunately, given the current COVID restrictions we must cancel the 2020 PO Christmas party event. We were not able to gain support from WV for the event.

The Beautification Committee is still sponsoring the outdoor lighting event on Saturday, December 5th. Please come to the Lodge and share the event. Details are elsewhere in this issue of FWIW.

COVID permitting, the restaurant will be open on Saturday, December 5th for anyone seeking to

dine out after the ceremonial lighting.

Important Announcement

Unfortunately, due to the rise in COVID cases, the

Property Owners Christmas Party on Saturday night, December 5th, has been cancelled.

ALPUC NEWS by Kim Mayne, GM

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our office is closed today, staff will return on Monday November 30th. Please keep in mind that our office remains closed to foot traffic, but we are here to assist you we can be reached at 304-789-6996 or alpucoffice@frontier.com. A

drive-up payment box was installed for customer convenience. Use the second entryway to our office to drive by this bright red drop box if you have payments/paperwork to drop off!

Please remain mindful of the information we have been sharing in prior issues of FWIW on

winterization. Contact the office if you would like your water shut off at the street as only a licensed operator is permitted to do so. The next scheduled meter reading will take place

(weather permitting) on Monday December 14th. Any assistance from homeowners keeping the meter lids clear of obstructions is truly appreciated.

In looking ahead, the office will be closed on December 24th and December 25th as well as New Year’s Day.

Wishing each of you a HEALTHY AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.

PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE by Bernie & Birgit Stock

We are still accepting donations for the Employees Christmas Fund as was previously announced in the FWIW. Checks should be made out to ALPOC/ Christmas Fund for any amount you wish.

Very few have been sent to date and our funds are very limited. So, step up, if you are able. We’re sure the gift cards will be appreciated. THERE WILL BE A CHRISTMAS! Any donation is fine

with us. Send your CHECK to PROPERTY OWNERS (ALPOC) COMMITTEE / employees Christmas fund.

Drop off or send to the Stocks at 2181 W Alpine Dr. Terra Alta, WV 26764.

Terra Alta Recycling

Open 8-3 pm Monday-Friday and the first Saturday of each month 8-noon. Accepting newspaper, magazines, white paper, cardboard, aluminum, and steel cans. If the

door is locked to the recycling center during their workday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., you can leave your recycles at the door. However, only do this if the weather is clear/dry. They have less

employees and the employees work in town also.

by Norleen Hoadley TA Food Pantry is so appreciative of Alpine Lake's support. They are open the second and fourth

Tuesdays of the month: December 8th and 22nd. The United Way provided turkeys and "fixin's". this year! Please do not leave perishables in the box in the outer entry. If you have perishable

items, you can take them to the Food Pantry on one of the days listed above....between 10 a.m. and Noon.

Also, as the two notes in the box state - no one is accepting magazines because of COVID. Please recycle them appropriately.

Checks can be sent to Terra Alta Food Pantry, P O Box 442, Terra Alta, WV 26764. The pantry is

always in need of personal care and household cleaning products.

by Trish Birch THE ANGEL TREE… is now displayed in the lodge lobby. There is one Angel left,

surely someone can adopt this child and purchase gifts before December 3rd. Thank

you for your participation. The children live in Preston County and are sponsored by the Salvation Army in

Kingwood.

Angel gifts are due no later than December 3rd. Do not wrap your gifts.

IMPORTANT make sure your angel code is attached to the gifts.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE by Cathy Walters

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is

not to utter words, but to live by them." John F. Kennedy

'TIS THE SEASON! DATES TO REMEMBER.

• ORNAMENTS SALE - Nov. 27 & Nov.28 - 10 am - 3 pm, Golf Pro Shop • • DECORATING PREP & SET Up - Mon., Nov. 30 @10am •

• Lodge Lobby - This will involve stairs, lifting, carrying •

• DECORATING DAY - Tues, Dec. 1 -@10am - Lodge Lobby -Scissors and glue guns appreciated. Due to COVID lunch will not be provided this year.

•

• DECORATING DAY #2 - IF needed - same as above •

• OUTDOOR DECORATING - Fri, Dec. 4 @10 am -Lodge Lobby - Bundle up!! • • LIGHT UP NIGHT - Sat., Dec. 5 @ 6 pm - Outside Lodge

Inside decorating will be limited due to COVID regulations. MASKS REQUIRED!! We will work in small, socially distanced groups. Please let me know if we can count on you (RSVP 510-299-

1737 via text or catsuewalters@gmail.com) and if you have a certain area of interest or expertise. ALL PO's WELCOME & NEEDED!! (If you are new to ALR please send me your contact

information.) It was wonderful for some of us to reconnect at the very first meeting of 2020. Thanks to Denise

Kerr, Robin Turner, Ginger Tucker, Jenny Mills, Trish Birch, Birgit Stock, Colleen Steffon, Renee Schoppe, and Michael McGovern.

Santa came early this year.....can't thank Amanda Trusler enough for her very thoughtful and most generous donation !!

THE GOLF CLUB AT ALPINE LAKE BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS!

Take advantage of the most wonderful savings of the year! Our 2021 Ultimate ($875) and

Enhanced ($550) Public Memberships are at the lowest price you’ll see this season! Also, the spouse or child add-on to the ultimate membership is just $200!

Lock in your sales price by calling 304-789-2481x3 or messaging us from our website

at www.AlpineLake.com/golf-sale. The pro shop is closed for the season, but we will return your

call! The staff will also be in the shop Friday, November 27, and Saturday November 28 from 10am – 3pm for the sale… we welcome you to stop in! Our pro shop items will be 30%

off (excluding golf balls and gift cards) so go ahead and shop for the golf lover in your life.

ATTENTION ALPINE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS:

CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER!

Greetings Friends,

This has been an extremely difficult year for the Terra Alta Community Ambulance, as we are sure it has been for all of you as well.

Because of COVID-19, we have experienced significant financial hardships. Our ambulance runs

were down considerably, which has had a negative impact on our income. We were unable to host any of our typical fundraising efforts, such as our Gun Bash in March or our monthly BINGO

games due to restrictions set by the State Health Department and concern for everyone’s health and safety. We had expected to depend on the proceeds from these events to help defray the cost of the two cardiac monitors that were purchased earlier this year. This was an essential

purchase because the ones that we had been using were outdated and were no longer serviceable.

We make every effort to ensure that we have the proper equipment to provide the best possible

service to you – the members of our community.

Please consider making a financial donation to the Terra Alta Community Ambulance Squad at this time. Your continued support is very important to us, and especially so at this time. Checks can be dropped off at the squad building or mailed to TACAS, PO Box 384, Terra Alta, WV 26764

Thank you again for your ongoing support,

Kelly Fike, President TACAS and the Members of TACAS Board of Directors

Terra Alta Volunteer

Fire Department

1120 East State Avenue

Terra Alta WV 26764

304-789-6660

304-789-6663 fax

www.tavfd.org

October 27, 2020

Alpine Lake Residents

Terra Alta, WV 26764

Dear Friends,

Another year has passed, and we hope that this greeting finds all of our friends and

supporters doing well during these uncertain times. While we were unable to hold our annual 4th

of July celebration this year, we are once again reaching out to those who were kind enough to

have helped our cause in the past. As everyone knows we are a volunteer fire department that

continues to serve our community and surrounding area. We would like to ask if you would be

willing to make a contribution to the Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department to help with the

normal expenses that we incur in keeping the equipment and building up to date. Any and all

assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department

Robert A. Kirk

Fire Chief

TENTATIVE EVENTS

Thursday November 27th

and 28th

All day CLOSED ALPUC

Office

Friday November 27th

and 28th

10 am-3 pm Christmas

ornament sale

Golf shop

Friday November 27th

and 28th

10 am-3 pm 2021

Golf

Membership

Sale

Golf shop

Monday November

30th

10 am Decorating

Prep and set up

Lodge

Lobby

Tuesday December 1st 10 am Christmas

decorating

Lodge

Lobby

Wednesday December 2nd

IF NECESSARY

10 am Christmas

decorating

Lodge

Lobby

Friday December 4th 10 am Outdoor

Christmas

decorating

Outside

lodge

Saturday December 5 6 pm Christmas Light

Up the Night

Roundabout

in front of

lodge

Saturday December 19th 9 AM ALPOA Board

meeting Go-to-

meeting

Sunday December 20 Employee

Christmas Party

Monday-

Monday

December 21-

28

CLOSED Evergreene

Room

Saturday,

December 19th

@ 9 am

ALPOA

Alpine Lake Resort

Opening Information, Updates & Policies

UPDATE: November 13, 2020

FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED All West Virginians age (9) nine and older are required to wear a face-

covering at all indoor public places where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.

For children ages (2) two years old through (8) eight years old, face coverings are not required. However, it is

recommended that parents or guardians use their best judgment as to when to assist their children, ages 2

through 8, with wearing a face covering. Face shields are an acceptable substitute for those with physical

conditions that may cause them to be unable to wear a face-covering properly.”

For additional information on COVID-19 and protecting yourself and your family, visit the West

Virginia DHHR COVID-19 Resources website or call 1-800-887-4304. To reach Alpine Lake Security

staff at any time 24/7 call 304-789-2382.

Restrictions & Details

Front Desk

• No sitting or congregating permitted • Rack cards and flyers are not available for display at this time

Pool, Fitness Center & Locker Rooms Pool SUNDAY – TUESDAY: 8 AM – 6 PM WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY: 8 AM – 8 PM

• Strict social distancing of 6 feet is required. Guests who are not comfortable while others are using the facility and / or are

not following best practices should leave. • Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests.

• Limited hours are due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Fitness Center SUNDAY – TUESDAY: 8 AM – 6 PM WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY: 8 AM – 8 PM

• Strict social distancing of 6 feet is required. Guests who are not comfortable while others

are using the facility and / or are not following best practices should leave.

• Towels will not be provided at this time • Guests are requested to wipe down machine and equipment after each use • Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests.

• Limited hours are due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Locker-Rooms

SUNDAY – TUESDAY: 8 AM – 6 PM

WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY: 8 AM – 8 PM

• Strict social distancing of 6 feet is required. Guests who are not comfortable while others

are using the facility and / or are not following best practices should leave. • Towels will not be provided at this time • Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests.

• Limited hours are due to COVID-19 restrictions.

GRAB-N-GO Breakfast Bar

OPEN DAILY FOR HOTEL GUESTS FROM 8 AM – 11 AM (IN THE LODGE)

Golf Course

*Black Friday SALE*

Pro Shop Open November 27-28

10am-3pm

• Closed for the season; the golf course can be accessed for those who wish to play by

walking the course. • Golf carts are not permitted.

Please consider the 2020 Season PARK AND PLAY GUIDELINES for walking play

Dining Room (Restaurant) Click here for the Current Menu

Takeout – Call 304-789-2481 and dial 8

• The Evergreen Room is open for indoor dining. The Lakers Lounge is closed until further notice due to COVID-19.

• Hours and availability are subject to change • Face coverings required when entering or leaving the restaurant and can only be removed

when seated at a table • Tables of no more than eight people

• Tables must be members of the same household or those who arrive together in the same vehicle

• Waiting areas inside the lodge are closed and live music, DJ’s, and dancing are currently

suspended due to COVID-19

THE RESTAURANT CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATE FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION

Saturday, December 12

Mini-Golf

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Fishing / Boat & Kayak Launch

OPEN DAILY, 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE TO THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE SUNDOWN

• Fishing is permitted in the designated areas only; walking on the lake when ice is present is dangerous and not permitted.

• Public Fishing permits are available at purchase with Security • Available for Members, Hotel and Rental guests at no charge

Kayak Rentals

Suspended Until Further Notice

Playground, Dog Park & Trails

OPEN DAILY, 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNRISE TO THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE SUNDOWN

• Visitors are encouraged to bring personal hand sanitizer and other cleaning materials to

practice proper hand hygiene • Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests only

Tennis & Basketball Courts

• Visitors are encouraged to bring personal hand sanitizer and other cleaning materials to practice proper hand hygiene

• Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests only

Beach

Swim Platform and Buoys Removed for the 2020 season

OPEN DAILY, 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE TO THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE SUNDOWN

• Swimming is permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes before sundown • Available only for Members, Hotel and Rental guests only

Boathouse Gazebo, Beach Pavilion & Ski Slope Pavilion

• Casual access available for Members, Hotel and Rental guests only.

Game Room Closed Until Further Notice

Rhododendron Room

LENDING LIBRARY OPEN DAILY 8 AM – 6 PM

• No gathering, sitting or congregating permitted • Closed for all other functions except essential functions as defined by the State of WV

Allegheny Room CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

• Available only for essential functions as defined by the State of WV

• Click here to request more information about booking private functions

Weddings, Conferences & Banquets

Restrictions Apply

• Available only for essential functions as defined by the State of WV • Click here to request more information about booking private functions

PIANIST NEEDED

The First United Methodist Church in Terra Alta is looking for a pianist on Sunday mornings. If

anyone is interested or knows someone that would be interested, please call Rich Hopkins 304-789-6153. (10-30)

For Sale: Old Town 17’ Penobscot Canoe (very stable), gravel guards and new webbed seats,

well used but in good shape, includes paddles and middle folding seat. $250 or best

offer. kinseykrest@gmail.com (10-30)

Snow removal B&L’s Services We do snow removal as well as all your other late fall and winter needs. Our contact information is 304-698-5138 & britnerbrett77@gmail.com

G & A Services: Snow Removal and Firewood--I can supply a regular pick-up bed for $75

or three pick-up loads for $200. I get wood stocked and could get the load delivered more than

likely the day you call. Call Grayson at 301-616-6515

Yard work and painting: Call Chris Hart (304) 698-5356

Pet Sitting Service: Will pet sit in homes Fridays, weekends, and school holidays. Have references. Call for Evan at 304-290-6589.

All Exterior Projects: Looking for reliable, dependable, hard-working crew to handle all

your home exterior projects? We do it all! From yard work/maintenance/landscaping to

pressure washing decks & homes/gutter cleaning to tree removal/hauling debris and all junk

from site. Alpine Lake residents. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Bob Bayer for a free estimate

today: 304-288-1981.

Exterior painting, yard & leaf clean up, & pressure washing Albert "Boots" Dewitt - 301-616-6436

Pet sitting and house checks: Call Kay Bayer (304) 789-2111.

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

questions@kisnercpa.com

Insurance: Carrie See Insurance is located on Alpine Lake Road. We love working with Alpine

residents, the homes are so beautiful and well maintained! 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 us at

carrieseeinsurance@gmail.com

Window Treatments: Pam Gough, Creative Drapery & Décor, 443-904-7100. Personal

service with custom-made draperies, valances, cornices, roman shades, bedding and pillows. A

selection of fabrics available. Name brand wood blinds and shades (screen, sheer or

honeycomb). Alpine homeowner.