Latest Updates

Dear Residents,

We’d like to share a few important updates and also address some recent questions we’ve received.

As many of you know, Claude Hughes, a long-time and dedicated employee, is no longer working with the Bear Paw Service District. To be completely transparent, Claude chose to leave on his own, and we are sincerely grateful for the many years of hard work and service he provided to the community.

We also want to clear up any misinformation — Claude was not fired. His decision was entirely his own, and we fully respect it. While Claude is no longer with the Service District, he has let us know that he will continue working independently for individual residents who wish to hire him privately.

Regarding the pool, we want to acknowledge the ongoing delay and explain the reason behind it. Some of the parts required for repair are outdated and must be specially manufactured. This has unfortunately extended the timeline beyond what we had hoped, but we are in constant contact with suppliers and doing everything we can to expedite the process. We know how much everyone wants to see the pool reopened, and we truly appreciate your patience.

In the meantime, we’ve been making progress on a number of smaller maintenance projects that had been neglected for some time. These updates may not always be visible right away, but they are important to the long-term upkeep and safety of our community facilities.

We’re also thrilled to report that the Fourth of July weekend was a great success. The turnout for the live event was phenomenal, and it was heartwarming to see our community come together in celebration.

A special thank you goes out to Andy and Beth Whitener for their generous donation of both materials and labor for the new mini-split unit at the guard shack. Their support has made a real difference, and we’re truly grateful.

Looking ahead, we have several improvement projects in motion. These things take time, but we remain committed to steady, thoughtful progress.

We are excited to report that the website has been expanded over the last months with a lot of additional information. Please visit the bearpawnc.com website frequently to stay informed about events and other topics. If you have questions or need a login password just use the Contact Us form on the website and we will respond as soon as we can.  

Thank you all for your continued support, patience, and investment in our shared community.

Sincerely,

Bruce Roydes

Bear Paw Chairman