Work on the Golf Course is Looking Good

new tee box at #18


work on #17



work on #16 tee boxes



#15 tee box

work on #16 tee box

new sod on #12 tee

new sod on #14 tees

site for the new cart barn

#10 tee box

Between yesterday and today I have taken some pictures of the work going on Holes 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18. Brian was busy yesterday making plans for the remodeling of the golf pro shop, many workers were working on trimming trees, planning the new cart barn and tee construction and Rory is everywhere making sure the course will be better than ever when it opens next spring. Part of the tee construction is levelling tee boxes that have settled over the years. #14, for example, had sagged in the front to a 9 degree grade and is now level. New tee box construction will offer many new options for those playing the course.

The course is really looking good and, although I myself am not a golfer, those that are that I have spoken with are duly impressed and provided me with the technical information needed to update you in this article. Judge for yourself. November 29, 2007

The new pool looks great!

The new pool is really looking good. The water has been added, it is circulating and looks better each day. Now if it were only a little warmer...

November 23, 2007

Beech Mountain Parkway Finally Being Paved

Newly Paved Portion of Beech Mountain Parkway

Paving in front of town hall.

A lot of busy trucks. / One side of road paved through town.

Follow me truck near Freds / Waiting for follow me truck.

Pictures by Sally Petersen.

Golf Course on 10-20

HERE ARE A FEW LAST PICTURES TAKEN ON SATURDAY. THE GOLF COURSE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, AND I IMAGINE THE COLORS WERE EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL FOR THE GOLF CART TOUR ON MONDAY!

WE LEFT BEECH AROUND 7:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY. THE COLORS WERE GREATLY ENHANCED BY THE SUNRISE. HERE IS AN INTERESTING FACT. WHEN WE LEFT BEECH, IT WAS 61* AT OUR HOME. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN BANNER ELK, I NOTICED SOMETHING WHITE ON THE ROOFS, AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS 39*, AND WHEN WE GOT TO THE 184/105 INTERSECTION, IT WAS 37* I HOPE EVERYONE DRESSED WARMLY FOR THE WOOLY WORM FESTIVAL!

FINAL LAST THOUGHT, AND INTERESTING FACT TO TELL GUESTS. (TAKE THEM TO THE 18TH TEE ACROSS FROM MARGE BAILEY'S HOME..CORNER OF ST. ANDREWS AND BRIARCLIFT) IN MY LAST POSTING, THERE IS A PICTURE OF #18 FAIRWAY WITH A HOUSE HIGH ON THE LEFT HAND HILL. THIS IS HEDY JONES'S HOME, AND IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON THE #1 FAIRWAY.

I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED MY POSTINGS THIS YEAR. DEBBIE CANADY AND ANN ISLES ARE SET TO REPORT THE WINTER NEWS, AND THEN THE REST OF THE TEAM WILL BE BACK IN THE SPRING. I THINK YOU'LL HAVE TO AGREE THAT BEECH IS A WONDERFUL PLACE, AND THAT IS WHY EVERYONE LOVES IT!

Nancy

GOLF COURSE ON 10-17

THERE ARE MANY BEAUTIFUL HOLES. IF YOU'RE NOT A GOLFER, YOU'RE IN LUCK. THE REC DEPT IS HAVING A FALL GOLF CART TOUR ON MONDAY, OCT 22ND. YOU MUST SIGN UP BY TH, AUGUST 18TH. PRICE IS $7.50, AND INCLUDES FAIRWAY CAFE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND BISCOTTI BEFORE THE FIRST NINE, AND THEIR DELICIOUS SALAD WRAP, A BOWL OF SOUP, AND SOFT DRINK AFTERWARD. EVEN THE GOLF CART IS INCLUDED! THOSE PESKY GOLFERS WILL NOT BOTHER YOU ON THE COURSE, SINCE IT CLOSES ON SUNDAY, OCT 21ST.

IF YOU'RE TAKING YOUR CAMERA, TAKE EITHER A POLARIZER OR 81B RED FILTER. THOSE BEAUTIFUL LEAVES ARE VERY SHINEY!

Nancy

Golf Course on 10-17

Golf Course on 10-17

HERE'S A FEW THINGS YOU'RE MISSING AT BEECH

FRED'S HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS, THE VIEW FROM KAT'S, AND THE NEW BMC POOL. TAKE A LOOK, AND YOU'LL BE UP TO DATE.

Nancy

FALL PHOTO SAFARI

Fall Photo Safari

FALL PHOTO SAFARI AND PICNIC

What a wonderful day! The FPS was led by Ralph Miller, a BMC member who has had many personal photo shoots on the Blue Ridge, and was kind enough to take us to some of his favorite places. The first location was at the Yonahlossee Overlook/ 4412 elevation, which is just past the viaduct, and you can walk outside the guardrail to get terrific views. The second location was Rough Ridge Overlook, which is correctly named. Take a walking stick and proper hiking shoes, but the climb is worth it. You can stop at Price Lake on the way.

He also gave us printed information about composing pictures, and a gorgeous page of his pictures, printed on photo paper. Thank you Ralph. His wife, Jan, works at the Recreation office, and we thank her, also.

Nancy

FALL PHOTO SAFARI AND PICNIC

WANT TO GET SOME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY? RALPH MILLER, WHO IS A BMC MEMBER AND EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHER, IS GOING TO TAKE US TO HIS FAVORITE OVERLOOKS ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. MOST WILL BE DIRECTLY ON THE PARKWAY, AND SEVERAL WILL REQUIRE SHORT WALKS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SPOT. CALL THE RECREATION DEPT AT 387-4208 FOR RESERVATIONS. BRING YOUR CAMERA, EXTRA BATTERIES, AND WATER AND LUNCH. MEET AT THE ALPEN HAUS AT 9:00 ON TUESDAY, OCT 16TH.

I CERTAINLY PLAN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. COST IS $8.00.

Nancy