Pontoon Boats Available for Rent

Call (828) 293-7414

Rental of our new Pontoon boats will begin Friday, April 10th. They will be available for half-day rentals only thru Monday, April 13th.

Beginning Tuesday, April 14th, the boats will be available for either half-day or full-day rentals.


Rental rates:
Owner:
Full-day: $130
Half-day: $80

Non-owner:
Full-day: $185
Half-day: $110

Payment for the rental must be made by credit card when the boat is reserved.

Cancellation Policy:
Payment for boat rental is made in full at the time of reservation.
If reservation is canceled more than 30 days in advance, full payment will be returned.
If reservation is canceled between 30 days and 7 days in advance, 50% of the rental payment will be retained.
If reservation is canceled less than 7 days in advance, full rental payment will be retained.

Maximum passengers per boat is 10. No pets allowed.

To make a reservation call (828) 293-7414.

Fishing Season Opens in Jackson County Saturday, April 4th

If you want to try fly fishing in some of the beautiful mountain streams around Bear Lake Reserve you will want to meet Alex Bell. To arrange a fly fishing excursion along the Tuckasegee River with Alex call the Activities Department (828) 293-7414. Alex says beginners are welcome.

If you chose to venture out on your own you might want to check out the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Its 15 stops provide a variety of options for catching brook, brown and rainbow trout.

A fishing license is required for fishing in these mountain streams. A license can be purchased online at the website for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Whether you go alone or with a guide please remember the credo of the true fly fisherman: Treat the land with respect and leave all streams in better condition than you found them.

Change in Warranty Service

Re: Centex Homes Customer Service Department

Dear Centex Homeowner,

Effective April 1, 2009 please contact 1-866-744-4041 for warranty service on your Centex Home. A Centex Homes representative will contact you to review your request.

Thank you for your assistance,

Sincerely,

Centex Homes Warranty Service Department

Construction Update 3/28/09

Installation of power and conduit for phone and cable TV continues on Lake Forest Drive between the intersections of Saddlenotch Lane and Grandview Drive. Roadway grading operations are being performed in locations where the installation has taken place. This work is in preparation for the initial course of paving. This will create a paved loop from the Golf Pro Shop to Saddlenotch Lane.

Grading operations for the Parkside Pavilion project are progressing on schedule. This pavilion is at the end of Parkside Drive near the Golf Pro Shop. Paving operations for Parkside Drive have been rescheduled for next month to complete additional grading and utility installations. Rock work continues on the fireplace and should be finished soon. Tennessee flagstone will then be put down on the floors to complete the pavilion.

At the Greeter’s Cottage work is progressing well. HVAC is in the final stages and drywall will begin going up shortly. Selections are being made for colors inside.

Additional conduit for future infrastructure improvements including “fiber to house” for enhanced telecommunications is being installed along Southshore and Parkside Drives and Pepperbush Lane.

March Madness Owners' Event

Our Owners’ Event for March was fun for all. The lounge was decorated with college pennants and the tables were topped with college-logo table cloths. For some the highlight of the day was the ballgames but for others the highlight was the snack trays the chefs kept bringing out to the tables. Suzanne McAliley won the prize for the best use of team colors in her “fan” attire. Megan at the front desk had the cutest hat with her little girl-y bow in the back.





























Next month’s Owners’ Event will be April 11th when we unveil the new Parkside Pavilion. That will be Easter weekend so we will have an Easter bonnet contest. One of the prizes will be for the “most original” Easter bonnet so ladies put on your “thinking caps” and get creative.

Bear Lake Reserve Appears in Celebrated Living Magazine

Celebrated Living is a free in-flight magazine in American Airlines flights in First and Business Class, and in American Airlines Admirals Clubs worldwide. This publication targets American’s First and Business class passengers with reports on today’s finest resorts, spas, wine, fashion, jewelry, dining, and more. Celebrated Living offers readers the ultimate guide to the good life, including all things in style and on trend, along with living-well tips from A-list celebrities.

This is what Celebrated Living had to say about Bear Lake Reserve in their Spring 2009 edition:

BEAR LAKE RESERVE, NORTH CAROLINA This 2,100-acre second-home community offers homesites, condos, and cozy cottages tucked among pristine forests near a crystal-clear lake. The Reserve features miles of scenic trails and some of the best fly-fishing in the country. (877) 232-7042, http://www.bearlakereserve.com

Bald Eagle Spotted at Bear Lake

While spending time at their Bear Lake home last week, Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Comas had the pleasure of spotting a bald eagle flying over the lake. Even though photographs do not do justice to this majestic bird, we are very thankful that Mr. Comas was able to capture the moment to share with us.

Bald eagles were officially declared an endangered species in 1967 in all areas of the United States south of the 40th parallel. In July of 1995, the US Fish and Wildlife Service upgraded the status of bald eagles in the lower 48 states to "threatened." On June 28, 2007 the Interior Department took the American bald eagle off the Endangered Species List. The bald eagle will still be protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The Bald Eagle Protection Act prohibits the take, transport, sale, barter, trade, import and export, and possession of eagles, making it illegal for anyone to collect eagles and eagle parts, nests, or eggs without a permit. However, Native Americans are able to possess these emblems which are traditional in their culture.