Roaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NC October 2019October 2019October 2019October 2019

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A Word From The PresidentA Word From The PresidentA Word From The PresidentA Word From The President Dear Members,

Another month has past. I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. As you read this you will have three new members for your 2019-20 Board of Directors in, Ricky Brown, Vickie Cox and Tom Styers. These three directors add a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Board and I look forward to working with them in the coming months I'd like to publicly thank them for stepping up to the plate for the good of the Club! Last years bad weather causing us to cancel events etc. created some challenges. But this season Mother Nature was a bit kindler & gentler to us even though she did set us back on the completion for the renovation project. That said, the course looks great, we still have some "clean-up" work to do but Nathan and his crew are on it.

OUR STAFF: What can I say? Mike West, GM, has done a great job managing the

operation along with his office staff. Donna & Barbie continue to manage our office and it runs like a well-oiled machine.

Our golf staff headed up by our professional Todd Hutcherson continues to do a great job. I'm sure that they are all looking forward to some "down time" from the hectic seasonal pace they keep.

Nathan & his staff are doing a great job. Tony Shepherd continues to wear a dozen different hats

but gets it all done. Angela and her staff always greet us with a smile. Tony Peros, our chef, continues to amaze us with his

culinary abilities. Last but not least our 2019 BOD. It has been a pleasure

working with this team of dedicated volunteer members, they all signed on FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLUB!

MISC. NEWS:

Thanks to our generous members James & Joanne Foreman as well as Mike Wood, Landscaping Design, we will be completely redesigning the landscaping directly in front of our Clubhouse. I'm sure it's going to be an outstanding improvement! If you see James, Joanne or

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Fall has officially arrived here on the mountain, although the recent warm temperatures would say differently. Fall is a beautiful time of the year to be at High Meadows, leaves changing colors, cool mornings and clear blue skies. Our golf course continues to improve every day from the bunker/tee project with the recently sodded areas growing-in. Please thank our outgoing Board Members: Carolyn Harrell, Yon Demmink and Cheff Yarborough for their service, leadership, hard work and time dedication to High Meadows. Thank you also to all of the members of our Club Committees for all of your work and dedication. We would like to welcome our new incoming Board Members for 2020: Vicky Cox, Ricky Brown and Tom Styers.

The Club Championship was held September 8 and 9. Congratulations to our overall 2019 Club Champions:

Mimi Boyle - Ladies’ (Gross) Austin McGuire - Men’s (Gross)

We also congratulate all of the Flight Winners: Ladies:

1st Flight: Lisa Bishop (Net) 2nd Flight: Vicki Cox (Gross), Peggy Cooper (Net)

Men’s: 1st Flight: Mark Stephens (Net) 2nd Flight (A): Billy Hinson (Gross), Rod Pace (Net) 2nd Flight (B): Pete Ramey (Gross), Cheff Yarborough (Net) 3rd Flight: Tommy Boyle (Gross), Bob Cowan (Net)

Couple of reminders, the Fall Member-Member is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, October 5 and 6. The LGA & MGA Kick-Outs will be played on Saturday, October 12. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for some very exciting social events coming up in October. The Oyster-Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October 19. Get your costumes ready, our Halloween Costume Party will be held on Saturday,

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As our season comes to a close this month, we would like to thank you for your support of the MGA via your participation in our sponsored events. We have been very fortunate with the weather this season and trust our final events this month will also have good weather. While it was a little challenging at times, thank you all for your patience and understanding during the course renovations. Please continue to protect our investment as we go forward.

This season’s final MGA sponsored events are as follows:

Friday, Oct. 11 - Men’s Stag Day : Shotgun start at 1:00 with dinner to follow. This is a great opportunity to bring potential new members and/or friends to HMCC to experience the renovated course as well as one of Tony’s excellent meals.

Saturday, Oct. 12 - Final Saturday Points Chase & Kick-In: Winner of the Lee Howell Trophy will be announced and food will be served in the Men’s Locker Room at 1:00.

The Coed Points Chase will begin on October 19 and continue during the winter as weather permits. If you have any questions, or suggestions for the MGA, please let Clarence, Vernon, Allen, or me know.

Regards. Gary Dean MGA

Pros Corner Pros Corner Pros Corner Pros Corner Notes from the Pro!

As fall has arrived and some of our members will be heading south, now is the time to stop by the Golf Shop to clean up any unused credits or to take advantage of our end of season inventory reduction sale! If a special club, apparel or gift for the holiday season is needed, now is the time to order to have it before the end of the year. As always, if we can assist you in any way please let us know in the Golf shop!

Tip of the month! “Playing in Wind”

Wind in your face: Solid contact is critical. Though your instinct will be to swing a little harder, you’ll want to actually do the opposite. Focus more on tempo and balance. Take a practice swing that feels about 80% of your normal tempo. Your backswing should be a bit abbreviated as well as your follow through. When you’re ready to hit, position the ball back in your stance to promote a lower trajectory. Take at least one extra club (depending on the strength of the wind) to account for the shorter swing as well as the headwind. Remember that wind blowing into you enhances the curvature of the ball, so shots that have movement left and right will move even further in those directions. So find the line that can be safe whether straight or accounting for wind that will produce the shot and results you are looking for! Please let the Golf Shop know if we can help with your golf game! Todd Hutcherson

Mike please give them a pat on the back and a big thank-you! We are currently reviewing plans for access to the #8 green. I

realize that I have mentioned installing steps but recently a few members have suggested other approaches to the issue and offered assistance in making that happen. I will keep you updated as we move forward.

We are currently finalizing quotes for the new tennis/pickle ball courts. A big Thank you to our Living Tree Committee for all their work.

Our dining & golf numbers continue to climb with more member participation, please continue to utilize all facets of our terrific Club.

The Cherry Lane VFD Golf tournament was a great success, we thank all involved in making that happen.

Fall Member/Member tournament, Oyster-Fest and the Halloween costume party are all in October, don't miss out on any of these fun events.

There is still three months remaining on the Membership incentive program. Bring your guests to HMGCC, sign them up as new members and receive your incentive reward package.

Enjoy our Club! Regards, Rich Kaplan President

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October 26. We also have a very special evening planned for Tuesday, October 22. Mollie Battenhouse, Master of Wine, will be here for a “Taste of Italy” to discuss the history of Italian wines and tastings. This promises to be an evening for all the wine lovers you will not want to miss! We will be conducting a controlled, by permit only, Deer Harvest beginning Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 20. Hunting will be permitted Monday - Friday mornings, ½ hour prior to daylight until 9:00 am. Evening hunting will be allowed Monday - Thursday from 3:30 pm until ½ hour after sunset. Hunting will not be permitted on Friday evenings, Saturdays or Sundays. If you would like to permit hunting on your property, please call the office at 336-363-2622.

See you around the Club! Mike West General Manager

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Blessing of the Animals - Sat; October 5th 10:30 at Christ

Episcopal Church. All creatures, great and small! Dogs, cats,

birds, goats, horses, everything! Proceeds benefit local shelter.

Get a portrait of you and your pet! 336-372-7983 - 2543 US 21

South, Sparta. ***********************************************************************************

22nd Annual Wine Festival - October 6th 12:00 - 5:00.

Thistle Meadow Winery - 102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel

Springs, NC - 335-359-2995. $10 admission includes - Receive a

large19oz souvenir crystal wine glass, tastings from NC wineries,

live music, food trucks & craft vendors ***********************************************************************************

Hay Rides - New River State Park (US Hwy 221 access) -

Sunday’s October 6 - Nov 10 at 2:00. All programs FREE.

Enjoy a 1 hour hayride through the state park. We will look for

and discuss fall colors and make a stop at the river. Space is

limited to 20 people per ride, so please call the park office to

reserve your spot 336-982-2587. ***********************************************************************************

Alleghany Community Theatre- presents: “Frankenstein”.

October 11 & 12. 7:00pm; October 13 at 2:00. Tickets are

$12. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley. ***********************************************************************************

Fall Bazaar- October 12 9:00am - 3:00pm. Olde Beau

Over 25 vendors will be representing a variety of diverse crafts

and products perfect for Christmas gift giving. ***********************************************************************************

Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation- October 16 6:00pm -

7:30pm. Sparta Candle Co. 116 W. Main St., Sparta. With

Susan D’Agostino, RN; Certified Instructor. Ages 18+; This class

will introduce you to mindfulness, meditation and the power of

now. Bring a chair, pillow or yoga mat. Tickets $5 in advance or

$10 at the door. ***********************************************************************************

Arts Adventure - 2019 Studio Tour - Alleghany Fairgrounds.

October 18 - 20. (10:00 - 5:00) Free Admission. For more

information, visit: www.ncmountainartsadventure.com

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Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show - Benefits the Alleghany

Planning Committee. October 19th at 7:00 in the Alleghany

Community Auditorium. Advance tickets $8; at the door $10; ages

6 -12 $3; under 6 Free. Tickets available at the Chamber Office. ***********************************************************************************

Guardian Ad Litem Program - Oct 22 - Nov 26 (Deadline to

apply & register is Oct 4, 2019) New volunteer Child advocate

training. Be a voice for the children in our community. Tuesday

evenings from 5:30 - 8:30. October 22 - Orientation - Bring a

laptop or tablet to orientation only. Training location: Health

Foundation Mtg. Room; 1901 West Park Dr; North Wilkesboro,

NC. *Must be approved by GAL District Administrator prior to

attending training! E-mail: GAL.district23@nccourts.org or

call the District Main Office 336-651-4421. ***********************************************************************************

Laconia Ale Works - Corn Hole & Burritos every Thursday

Muddy Creek Café - Open Mic Night every Thursday

Alleghany Jubilee Music at 7:00 - $6 admission ***********************************************************************************

Studio Redwood - Upcoming Classes - Chris Davis 336-372-

5294 or redwood@skybest.com. MUST Pre-register - cutoff is

2 weeks prior to the class.

Nov 16, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Chair Caning with Michael Dees

Must bring your chair. $60; class size 7 ages 14 - adult.

Nov 21, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Winter Watercolors with Chris

Davis - Bring your own supplies (e-mail redwood@skybest.com

for list). $25; class size 10.

Dec 14, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Painted Gingerbread House

Workshop: All supplies furnished including a Gingerbread

Cookie! $28; ages 6 - Adult. Ages 6 - 9 must be accompanied by

an adult. Design, Paint, Glitter, FUN!. A battery operated tea light

can be added.

Jan 9, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Create a Simple hand-Crafted

Journal. For jotting down your thoughts or to give as a gift!

Design, Painting and Collage! All supplies furnished - $30

Out & About Out & About Out & About Out & About ---- Local Happenings Local Happenings Local Happenings Local Happenings

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

Coming Events Coming Events Coming Events Coming Events November 2019

Nov 2 ............... Wine Dinner

Nov 3 ............... Fall Back - Set clocks back 1 hour.

Nov 9 ............... Fall Fashion Show

Nov 16 ............. Board Meeting - 3:00

Nov 21 ............. Deadline for “Thanksgiving to Go” orders

Nov 27 ............. Pick up “Thanksgiving Dinners”.

Dec 14 ............. Holiday Cocktail Party

F & B Hours of Operation F & B Hours of Operation F & B Hours of Operation F & B Hours of Operation ---- OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober

Dining Hours Wed - Sat. ..................................................... 6:00 - 9:00 Thu & Sun ..................................................... 4:00 - 7:00

Bar & Deck Hours (limited menu for the bar from 4 - 6) Wed & Thu .................................................... Opens at 4:00 Fri, Sat & Sun ................................................ Opens at 1:00

Grille Hours Mon - Sun ...................................................... 8:00 - 4:00

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“A Taste of Italy” Wine Dinner and Educational Seminar

Hosted by: Mollie Battenhouse, Master of Wine High Meadows Country Club Tuesday October 22 at 6:30

FEATURED WINES: Donna Olimpia Vermentino - Tuscany Tenuta L'Illuminata Dolcetto d'Alba - Piedmont Tenuta L'Illuminata 'Colbertina' Barbera d'Alba - Piedmont Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico - Tuscany Tenuta di Arceno Strada al Sasso - Tuscany Tenuta L'Illuminata Barolo - Piedmont Donna Olimpia 'Millepassi' Super Tuscan - Bolgheri

Bio for Mollie Battenhouse MW: It's not a widely known fact that a BFA degree can make for a good entry into the food and beverage industry, but that's how Mollie Battenhouse found her way. A student of painting and sculpture, she supported herself through school by working in restaurants. She graduated cum laude from Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, but the pace and energy of restaurants beckoned, and she made it her mission to assemble a stellar resume. She enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America and graduated at the top of her class. She would go on to work at acclaimed restaurants like Payard Patisserie and Bistro and Pondicherry in New York City. Battenhouse's

move into wine began with a part-time job at Joshua Wesson's Best Cellars wine shop in Manhattan. Battenhouse found her home in wine at the store; what started as a part-time gig turned into an eight-year tenure. She returned to the restaurant world to work as head sommelier at Tribeca Grill, where she was responsible for maintaining a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list. Following Tribeca Grill, Mollie moved to the distribution side of the business, and became the Director of Sales and Business Development for V.O.S. Selections in New York and New Jersey. The Education side of the business came calling, and Mollie went to work for Jackson Family Wines in 2016, where she is currently the National Director of Wine Education. Mollie is also an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. In her free time, Mollie is a Wine Ring, Wine Expert, she teaches classes at The International Wine Center, gardens, swims, and trains for half-marathons.

$85++

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• Head CheeseHead CheeseHead CheeseHead Cheese • Decomposing VegetablesDecomposing VegetablesDecomposing VegetablesDecomposing Vegetables • Ocean Maggots with HemoglobinOcean Maggots with HemoglobinOcean Maggots with HemoglobinOcean Maggots with Hemoglobin • Mummy Blood TransfusionsMummy Blood TransfusionsMummy Blood TransfusionsMummy Blood Transfusions • Elvira’s coca FonduElvira’s coca FonduElvira’s coca FonduElvira’s coca Fondu • Captain Spalding's Fat CakesCaptain Spalding's Fat CakesCaptain Spalding's Fat CakesCaptain Spalding's Fat Cakes

HIGH MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB

2nd ANNUAL OYSTER-FEST

October 19, 2019 5:00 - 8:30

Low Country Boil (Shrimp, Sausage, Potatoes and Corn)

Beer Can Chicken

Raw & Roasted Oysters

Greens

Creamy Red Neck Slaw

Cornbread

“Naner” Pudding

Keg Beer Specials

FUN & GAMES

$29.99++

Call the Office to sign-up

336-363-2622