Keeping Ears to the ground

Hound Ears Club in Blowing Rock recently broke ground on an enhancement project at its front entrance. The scope of the project includes the demolition of the existing security offices and the construction of a new facility, the redesign of the entrance/exit lanes to include a lane for guest traffic, as well as enhanced landscaping at its main entrance to the club. Hound Ears Club has contracted local construction company Boone Construction Inc. and Steve Silver, president, to serve as the general contractor for the project. This renovation of the main entrance to the club is slated for completion in the spring of 2010 and is part of the club's long-term commitment to improve club facilities. Hound Ears Club was founded in 1964 by Grover, Harry and Spencer Robbins. Pictured are (left to right) Fred Halback, property services chairman; Steve Silver, Boone Construction general contractor; Ralt Bohn, club board president; Terry Ainsworth, club board member; Margaret Lanman, POA board president; Bonnie Alter, member; and Russell James, club board treasurer. Photo submitted