Maintenance Mike

Everyone knows him, everyone loves him, but who is he? Foscoe Rentals handy-dandy Maintenance Mike, is well known for "saving the day!" From running toilets to flameless pilot lights, Mike is a jack of all trades for minor and major repairs. Joining the Foscoe family in October of 2010, Mike is here five days a week keeping our renters and homeowners happy! 

When asked his favorite part about his job, he, without hesitation, states, "The interaction with the people!" This positive interaction is evident when guests enter the office asking for him by name. 

Maintenance Mike does not work alone! If you've ever passed the maintenance van on property, you've probably noticed a furry companion hanging from the rear view mirror! This is Mike's coworker, Fredrick the Monkey! Fredrick offers lots of laughs and second glances to our guests and owners! 

Maintenance Mike, off the clock, enjoys working around his house and watching football! He is the proud owner of one dog, Konn; and two cats, Oscar and Felix. His favorite NFL team is the Carolina Panthers, and supports our local App State Mountaineers as well! Maintenance Mike's AppState vs. Western Carolina prediction for this upcoming Saturday is Appalachian State with the win (28-14)! 

Saturday, November 23

 Appalachian State University hosts the Western Carolina  Catamounts for the Annual "Battle for the Old Mountain Jug"

Dating back to 1932, the Mountaineers and Catamounts have gone head to head to battle for victory on the football field. These teams have met up annually with no interruptions since 1946 and began the trophy series in 1976.

The trophy, an old moonshine jug bearing the mascots for both teams, weighs approximately 25 lbs and has remained unchanged, with the exception of some minor paint touchups, since its creation.

With Appalachian State's move to the Sun Belt Conference, it is rumored this may be an end to long running rivalry between two of the top Western North Carolina Colleges!

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The Appalachian State and Western Carolina rivalry dates back to 1932 with the Appalachian State Mountaineers holding a 58–18–1 advantage over the Western Carolina Catamounts. The two teams have squared off for 67 consecutive years since the game was suspended for World War II, 1942–1945.

Appalachian State victories are colored gold     . Western Carolina victories are colored purple     . Ties are shaded white     .

Date Location Winner Score November 5, 1932 Boone, NC Appalachian State 20–0 October 13, 1933 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 15–0 October 12, 1934 Boone, NC Appalachian State 6–0 October 26, 1935 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 12–0 October 17, 1936 Boone, NC Appalachian State 20–2 November 6, 1937 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 14–0 October 29, 1938 Boone, NC Appalachian State 27–0 October 6, 1939 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 54–7 October 11, 1940 Boone, NC Appalachian State 40–8 October 11, 1941 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 35–0 November 9, 1946 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 42–6 November 1, 1947 Boone, NC Appalachian State 20–0 September 25, 1948 Asheville, NC Appalachian State 14–13 September 24, 1949 Boone, NC Western Carolina 13–6 September 16, 1950 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 13–6 September 22, 1951 Boone, NC Appalachian State 26–6 September 21, 1952 Asheville, NC Appalachian State 20–12 September 27, 1953 Boone, NC Appalachian State 7–0 September 19, 1954 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 27–7 September 14, 1955 Boone, NC Western Carolina 7–6 September 15, 1956 Asheville, NC Appalachian State 19–7 September 24, 1957 Boone, NC Appalachian State 25–0 September 25, 1958 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 32–22 September 26, 1959 Boone, NC Appalachian State 14–12 September 24, 1960 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 2–6 September 23, 1961 Asheville, NC Appalachian State 25–12 September 22, 1962 Asheville, NC Tie 6–6 September 28, 1963 Boone, NC Appalachian State 14–3 September 26, 1964 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 27–10 September 25, 1965 Boone, NC Western Carolina 7–0 September 24, 1966 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 35–33 September 23, 1967 Boone, NC Western Carolina 21–0 September 28, 1968 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 28–14 September 27, 1969 Boone, NC Western Carolina 35–7 September 26, 1970 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 17–10 September 25, 1971 Boone, NC Western Carolina 26–0 November 18, 1972 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 35–21 September 22, 1973 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 23–14 September 28, 1974 Boone, NC Western Carolina 21–17 Date Location Winner Score November 15, 1975 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 20–11 October 2, 1976 Boone, NC Appalachian State 24–17 November 19, 1977 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 44–14 November 18, 1978 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 39–13 September 22, 1979 Boone, NC Appalachian State 35–27 November 1, 1980 Boone, NC Appalachian State 27–24 November 21, 1981 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 21–10 November 20, 1982 Boone, NC Western Carolina 26–24 November 19, 1983 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 41–15 October 6, 1984 Boone, NC Western Carolina 34–7 November 9, 1985 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 27–14 August 30, 1986 Boone, NC Appalachian State 17–13 November 21, 1987 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 33–13 November 5, 1988 Boone, NC Appalachian State 42–21 November 18, 1989 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 31–20 October 20, 1990 Boone, NC Appalachian State 27–9 November 16, 1991 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 24–14 November 21, 1992 Boone, NC Appalachian State 14–12 November 13, 1993 Boone, NC Appalachian State 20–16 November 12, 1994 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 12–7 November 11, 1995 Boone, NC Appalachian State 28–3 November 16, 1996 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 24–17 November 15, 1997 Boone, NC Appalachian State 13–7 November 21, 1998 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 23–6 November 13, 1999 Boone, NC Appalachian State 34–10 November 11, 2000 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 35–28 November 10, 2001 Boone, NC Appalachian State 34–24 November 16, 2002 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 24–14 November 15, 2003 Boone, NC Appalachian State 26–18 November 13, 2004 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina 30–27 November 12, 2005 Boone, NC Appalachian State 35–7 November 11, 2006 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 31–9 November 10, 2007 Boone, NC Appalachian State 79–35 November 22, 2008 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 35–10 November 21, 2009 Boone, NC Appalachian State 19–14 October 23, 2010 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 37–14 November 12, 2011 Boone, NC Appalachian State 46–14 October 27, 2012 Cullowhee, NC Appalachian State 38–27 November 23, 2013 Boone, NC

November 13, 2013

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
IS OPEN FOR THE 2013-14 WINTER SEASON

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NORTH CAROLINA. November 13, 2013 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina is open today, Wednesday, November 13th for skiing and snowboarding. "It feels terrific to get the winter season started. A mid-November opening is typical for Sugar Mountain," said Owner & President Gunther Jochl.

Snowmaking began Sunday evening, November 10th and continued until mid-morning on the 11th. A brief warm-up shut snowmaking down for the day. However, the snow machines came back to life early Tuesday morning as temperatures steadily dropped throughout the day. Overnight temperatures settled in the single digits at the summit and mid-teens at the base, creating an ideal snowmaking environment. Snow flurries accompanied the polar express leaving a dusting of natural snow on Sugar Mountain. Snowmaking continues.

Today skiers and snowboarders can expect a 6-24 inch base on a manmade packed powder surface covering the Upper and Lower Flying Mile slopes. The Summit #1 Lift is in operation to the 3/4's station. Lift/slope ticket prices are $30 for a full-day session and $25 for a half-day session. For a real time look at the slopes through the live, streaming web cam please log on to www.skisugar.com/sugarlive.

The Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard School and the Equipment Rental Shop are both fully operational. Sugar Mountain Sports Shop, located in the Base Lodge is open for the season. It features the finest in winter apparel and footwear, quality gift items, and souvenirs; a great place to begin your holiday shopping. Plus, new winter items are arriving daily. If you have a group please contact the Group Sales Department. They will be happy to accommodate you.

Sugar's 10,000 square foot outdoor ice rink and tubing park are scheduled to open as soon as weather permits. Visitwww.skisugar.com/sugarlive/activity.phtml to see both activities opening progress.

For more information please call 800-SUGAR-MT or view www.skisugar.com for the latest slope and weather conditions. Historical opening and closing dates as well as recorded annual natural snowfall measurements can be found at www.skisugar.com/press/stats.

Foscoe Rentals and Big Ridge Tree Farm 

Christmas is just around the corner and Foscoe Rentals wants to help you "deck your halls!" Our office, in association with Big Ridge Tree Farm, is offering a FREE 6' Christmas tree to guests who book 3 or more nights between November 22 and December 22. Coupons will be given at check-in to visit this local choose and cut Fraiser Fir tree farm!

Foscoe Rentals Remembers Our Veterans 

Come enjoy the High Country with 20% off reservations made for the upcoming holiday weekend. 

Foscoe Rentals strives to give back to our community and local charity organizations. The month of October, our office matched donations for The Susan Komen Organization for Breast Cancer Awareness.

November brings the 3rd Annual High Country Turkey Trot, supporting the Hospitality House in Boone. In support of this organization, our office will be accepting canned food donations in our office through November 27, 2013.

Guests staying with us, who donate five or more cans to our cause, will be entered in a drawing for a gift basket, compliments of Foscoe Rentals.