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Bald Head Island News
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| 2010 Weekly e-Report Archives |
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| 19th Annual BHI Fishing Rodeo |
| June 4 - 5, 2010 |
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| Bald Head Island Winter Wonderland |
| February 13, 2010 |
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| WWP is 2009 Bald Head Island Resale Leader! |
| Issue 38: December 1, 2009 - January 8, 2010 |
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We would like to take a moment to extend to the Mitchell family our deepest condolences. Kent and Mark Mitchell’s mother passed away early Sunday morning, December 27. Mrs. Mitchell was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2002. The funeral was a private ceremony, with a memorial service held on January 4 in Galveston, Texas. The family requested that, instead of flowers, donations be made to either The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Brain Disorders or The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Either of these research centers welcome donations anytime and all charitable gifts are greatly appreciated. Please see contact details below. The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Brain Disorders at the University of Texas Medical School, 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030 The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555. Andy Sayre was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Bald Head Island on December 18, 2009 and will serve Bald Head Island for the next four years. Andy is already reaching out to Island stakeholders and encouraging more citizen participation. Congratulations Mayor Sayre! |
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| Upcoming Events |
| Issue 39: January 8 - 19, 2010 |
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The BHA Annual Meeting will be held from 9AM – 2 PM at the Association Center on Saturday, January 30. The Annual Smith Island Social at the BHI Club will be on January 31st by reservation. Cocktails at 6PM and dinner at 6:30. Visit our calendar for more details, or call 457.7300 for reservations. Kick off Super Bowl Sunday at the BHI Club’s Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 7th! Call 457-7300 for more information. Don’t be in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day. Take your special someone to the BHI Club for the Valentine’s Day Dinner. 457-7300 for reservations and details. Until March 1, 2010, the Island Retreat Spa & Salon is offering an exclusive Island Resident Spa discount of 15% off. Taking advantage of this exclusive discount on all services and products. Select products and services are being offered at 25% off in addition to the Island Resident discount of 15%. Our weekly / biweekly emails have become an important source of Bald Head Island information for many BHI property owners and potential investors. We would like to extend to all subscribers and readers the opportunity to voice your opinions and make suggestions for articles this year. Please let us know what is important to you and what you would like to see in your weekly / biweekly emails. Please make sure to check the yellow bar to the right for important updates and feel free to click on the teal headers to be linked directly to news and events. Back to Top |
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| BHA Annual Meeting & Smith Island Social |
| Issue 40: January 19 - February 2, 2010 |
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The BHA Annual Meeting and the Smith Island Social were held this past Saturday, January 30. Meeting topics ranged from the merging of Public Safety Departments and aquifer study for water quality, to the merging of Stage I & II. For more details, committee descriptions, and the audited balance sheets, please visit bhinews.com. BHI Club hosted the Smith Island Social where folks gathered for cocktails, shrimp hors d’oeuvres and freshly shucked raw oysters while enjoying the smooth sounds of Key Lime Pie. The menu hosted an elaborate dinner of roasted red pepper soup, crab stuffed trigger fish, demi-glazed chicken, prime rib, tasty side dishes, and mouth watering desserts. If you missed the Smith Island Social this year, make sure to mark it on your calendars for next year! Back to Top |
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| Bald Head in the News |
| Issue 41: February 2 - 16, 2010 |
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Meteorologists called for light snow.... but Bald Head Island got a Winter Wonderland! We had a great time playing in the snow and enjoying such a rare Island event this past weekend. The gorgeous white blanket over our unique Island has quickly melted away, but it will long stand in our minds as a day to remember! Please click here to view photos of our Bald Head Island Winter Wonderland. Amidst the much anticipated renovations to Bald Head Island’s beautiful golf course comes a striking and quite possibly historical find. Construction crews unearthed skeletal remains that, according to preliminary investigation, actually date back to the 19th century! Foul play is not suspected, and state archaeologists are digging to see how extensive these finding are. We hope to have some news over the next two weeks that determines the origins of this fascinating find. There is much speculation that this site may have been a burial ground, due to the manner in which the skeletal remains were laid to rest. For more local news coverage on this incredible find, please visit www.WECT.com. 
Deep Point had their Holiday Spirit on this past Valentine’s Day. A tree was erected in the office and decorated in true red and pink fashion! Back to Top |
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| Issue 42: Village Committees |
| Issue 42: February 16 - March 2, 2010 |
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As a result of the leadership of the new Village Council and the recent on-Island retreat, new committees have been formed and prior committees joined together in one common goal – to benefit our Island and its stakeholders. The Village Council’s goal of making our resources more efficient has yielded positive results thus far. Working together is the only way to keep things moving in a positive direction, which is why the Council is calling on Island Stakeholders to join in. They are seeking fresh ideas and new strategies to carry us all forward. The following are now official Village Committees: To view each new committee charge/task, please click here. With the changes to committee charges and appointments, it has been requested that all committee volunteers complete a new Committee Appointment Application. To do so, please pick up an application from Village Hall or download an application from www.villagebhi.org. For questions please contact Debbie Talbert, Village Clerk at 910.457.9700 or at dtalbert@villagebhi.org. Back to Top |
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| Issue 43: LRE Conference in Vegas |
| Issue 43: March 2 - 16, 2010 |
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Wendy Wilmot Properties attended a conference featuring MarTech and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World over the past week in Las Vegas. The MarTech event focused on new ways to use technology and gain cutting edge exposure on the internet. We also were able to attend the presentation of Keynote Speaker, Guy Kawasaki. Guy is a managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and was previously with Apple Computer developing Macintosh. You can read more about Guy Kawasaki at www.GuyKawasaki.com.
There were over 700 attendees from several different countries around the world in attendance at the LeadingRE Conference. Wendy Wilmot Properties used this opportunity to learn, network and promote the wonders of Bald Head Island to all. We look forward to integrating the new technologies and the fresh ideas gained over this past week. If you have any questions about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World or how being a part of this large, international organization benefits your association with WWP, please let us know. We would be happy to discuss our affiliation with such an incredible and expansive member owned organization. Back to Top |
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| Issue 44: Easter on BHI |
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| Issue 44: March 16 - 30, 2010 |
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Easter weekend really gets the season hopping! Wondering what to do with your Spring vacation? View our e-Newletter by clicking here to see a snapshot view of what is happening on BHI until the end of May. For a more detailed list, please visit our calendar. Back to Top |
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| Issue 45: Theodosia's For Sale! |
| Issue 45: March 30 - April 13, 2010 |
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Wendy Wilmot Properties has listed 2 Keelson Row, better known as Theodosia’s. We have been working to clean up the establishment and have donated many of the interior items to Habitat for Humanity. It is currently unfurnished and in need of some TLC, but she has great potential. Wouldn’t it be great to resurrect 2 Keelson Row as a new Bed & Breakfast? Or what about a private 10 bedroom family retreat? It could be a wonderful rental! Stop by our Open House and take a peek. For information please check our website. Back to Top |
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| Issue 46: Dave Shadday, Wounded Warriors, Open House Caps |
| Issue 46: April 13 - 27, 2010 |
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Dave Shadday
Most of you know Dave Shadday – upbeat optimist, avid golfer, friend to all. Over the past year, we have all watched Dave’s health decline rather rapidly, to the point that he was told that he needed a lung transplant. Dave was able to get his affairs in order very quickly and move near Duke Hospital, where for the last few months he has undergone a barrage of testing, medications, and physical therapy to prepare him for the transplants that would hopefully save his life. He has had many close calls and scares, but through it all he has kept a positive attitude. A few weeks ago, it happened – a lung for Dave! He was able to get the lung transplanted successfully and has begun the rough journey to recovery. After the pains of surgery and discomforts of being in ICU where he got little rest or food between tests, therapy, and medications, Dave’s morale had begun to drop last week. It has been painful and frustrating for Dave, as well as his friends and family, to see him suffer. However, the past few days have seen an enormous improvement in Dave’s attitude and personal motivation. He has chosen to get out of the bed and walk, and seems to be slowly returning to his normal “can-do” self. We all want to see him get stronger quickly, and maintaining a positive attitude will play a major role in doing so. We encourage everyone to send Dave a card, a text, and maybe even a photo of you on the Island or playing golf. Let’s keep him connected to Bald Head Island and give him something to look forward to! Please send any cards, photos, gifts, etc to: Dave Shadday Forest Apartments 903 White Pine Drive Durham, NC 27705 This was the third year for Wounded Warriors and it was another success. The personally moving event touched the hearts of those in attendance and prompted us to appreciate the many freedoms we exercise at the expense of those fighting for it. Please click here to be linked the Association’s Weekly Bulletin to see more on this emotionally charged event. The Stage II Association recently informed WWP that they would no longer allow real estate agents or owners to use the dark blue “ Open House” bollard caps on homes in Stage II. While this has not been an issue for the past ten years and has been used by all real estate companies, Cindy Capps, Secretary of the Stage II Association, informed us that this is a covenant restriction and that if a real estate agent violates this covenant, a letter will go to the property owner. Below is the language of the restriction. Per the Association: “As stated in the Protective Covenants of Stage Two Association, recorded in Book 1045, Page 676, Brunswick County Registry, in Paragraph 20, Page 12 “no commercial signs, including “For Sale” or “For Rent” signs shall be erected or maintained on any Lot or on the Common Properties nor shall any such sign be allowed within any Living Unit or structure if readily visible from any Living Unit or street.” Placement of “signage” on Stage Two properties is in clear violation of the Covenants for Stage Two Association of Bald Head Island. The Association will provide a copy of the letter notifying property owners of the violation to the real estate agent; however, the Association will look to the property owner to ensure compliance.” We will continue to hold Open Houses without the dark blue caps in Stage II, so when you see a yellow cart please stop in! Please feel free to contact us. Or call Cindy Capps or Joyce Fulton, President of the Stage II Association, at 910-457-5000. Back to Top |
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| Issue 47: WWP's New Team Members |
| Issue 47: April 27 - May 4, 2010 |
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Wendy Wilmot Properties is pleased to bring two new team members on board, both of whom are full-time Bald Head Island residents. John “JP” Pitera and Buddy Lawrence are bringing fresh ideas and new energies to our team. We are excited by their enthusiasm and passion for the Island, and look forward to working side by side with them for years to come! John and his wife, Andrea, moved to BHI as full time residents almost 10 years ago after closing their furniture store in Connecticut. It was love at first sight for them and BHI. They built their first house on south beach and after six years on the ocean sold it and built their second house on the marsh at Middle Island. John has been very active on BHI, volunteering for nine years on the fire department and has served for the last six years on the Village Council. He is also an avid golfer and physical fitness nut. In the past year he ran a marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine, two half marathons in North Carolina and recently did a sprint triathlon in Winston Salem, N.C. He has also been very active at the BHI Club and is well known around the island. All that being said his real passion is collecting wine. He has a four thousand bottle wine cellar in his home and loves to spend time talking about wine and the foods that go with it. He and Andrea enjoy cooking and are known Island-wide for their fantastic home-made pizza. John claims his spaghetti and meatballs, made from a recipe passed down from his Nana, have no match. John is new to Real Estate sales but knows BHI intimately. He is eager to share his passion for the Island to help you fulfill your Island dreams. Buddy joins our team with great enthusiasm and a sales and service background to match. He grew up in Greensboro, graduated from Page High School and then onto UNC in Chapel Hill. There, Buddy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Next stop, The Republic of South Viet Nam where he served a tour of duty with the United States Army as a medical corpsman. Buddy and his wife, Betty, moved to Warrenton, Virginia where Buddy owned and operated a Chevrolet Dealership until he sold it in 1997. Along the way, he became a board member of a local community bank and later served as its Chairman until his retirement early this year. Buddy and Betty have been property owners on Bald Head Island since 1998 and have now chosen to make Bald Head their permanent residence. They have three married daughters and five grandchildren. They both enjoy golf, and Buddy loves to get out on his boat and fish the creeks in and around the island. Buddy’s banking background and intimate knowledge of Bald Head Island will help both buyers and sellers in the current market. (Article Courtesy of the BHI Association) Dr. Marianne Link died peacefully in her sleep on April 28th at her Bald Head Island home. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Collingswood, NJ and was the daughter of Karl and Karoline Link. Her parents predeceased Marianne. She is survived by her brother, Walter Link (Estelle) of Wilmington, NC, and nephews Mark Link (Ingrid) of Atlanta, GA, Michael Link (Joyce) and Christopher Link of Jacksonville, FL. Marianne was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church in Shallotte, NC. She was also a member of AMA, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and California Medical Association. Marianne was a graduate of Trinity College in Washington, D.C. and Seton Hall Medical School in Jersey City, NJ. She interned at Los Angeles County Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. She practiced as an anesthesiologist for 35 years in Los Angeles until her retirement in 2000. After retirement, she relocated to her beloved Bald Head Island home to be near the ocean. A mass will be held at 9 AM Tuesday, May 4th at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 5101 Ocean Highway W. (U.S. Hwy 17) in Shallotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Brendan's Catholic Church. You may send online condolences to www.andrewsmortuary.com. Back to Top |
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| Issue 48: WWP Makes Top 10 List! |
| Issue 48: May 4 - 11, 2010 |
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During last Friday’s Village Council budget meeting, a motion was passed to hold a referendum on deer management in a format that will give ALL taxpayers a vote in how the Village will manage the deer population. Animal Control is often a very emotional issue that involves not only taxpayer dollars but taxpayer philosophies. The question is whether to manage the herd through lethal culling or through immunocontraception with limited culling. Although many details remain to be worked out, the procedure would have each side prepare a statement presenting their perspective, followed by written rebuttals and then the four documents would be sent to all taxpayers for their vote. This would give each side the opportunity to share their views and would give the taxpayers the privacy to vote their views without social scrutiny. Confidentiality would be maintained through the use of an outside accounting or legal firm. Hopefully, the whole process will be accomplished within the next six months and will give everyone an equal voice. In the interim, the Bald Head Island Conservancy will do a deer count and deliver to the Village two reports on the deer population, one in the next few weeks and one in late September/early October. Mayor Sayre feels strongly that the Village Manager, staff and Council represent all taxpayers and is hopeful that by allowing both sides the opportunity to state their case, a group consensus can be reached and we can respect each other’s differences in a way that moves us forward as a community. WWP was featured in several sections of Carolina Homes and Interiors and Coastal Million Dollar Homes. The widely distributed magazines emphasized our association with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LRE) and our role in the sales of the top ten most expensive homes on Bald Head Island in 2009. Four of our listings were showcased. Theodosia’s Bed and Breakfast was actually on the cover and had its own article! Click here for the Coastal Million Dollar Homes magazine. 2 Keelson Row, Theodosia’s, is featured on the cover, and the articles can be found on pages 20 & 21. The LRE article is featured on pages 10 & 11. There is also a list of the top 10 most expensive homes sold on BHI in 2009 on page 22. Click here for the Carolina Homes & Interiors magazine. 2 Keelson Row, Theodosia’s, is featured on page 75 with articles on pages 90 & 11. The LRE article is featured on pages 100 & 101. There is also a list of the top 10 most expensive homes sold on BHI in 2009 on page 89. Back to Top |
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| Issue 49: Prepare to Sell |
| Issue 49: May 11 - 18, 2010 |
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We as a company are really excited about the prospects for this selling season that has already begun in earnest. Internet traffic is up. Island traffic is up. Buyer attitudes are up. We are feeling the turn in this market and we want your property to stand out among the many homes for sale as one targeted by those looking for a home on Bald Head Island. This is the perfect time to make sure your home is in tip top shape. The pollen season is behind us and all of the live oak leaves are finally all on the ground. We encourage you to pay particular attention to driveways, porches, decks and windows. Blowing leaves off driveways and decks and doing some pressure washing could make a noticeable difference in how people view and remember your Island home. For those of you who like to “Do-It-Yourself,” the Island Hardware store has great values and a large selection of just about any supplies you could possibly need. For others who may not have the time to get too hands on with such projects, local builders are looking and are ready to get to work for you. Let us know if you need a list of local vendors. There are so many great things to do on Bald Head this summer! We have the upcoming croquet tournament, a new golf course to explore, Memorial Day weekend celebrations, the Annual Fishing Rodeo, and Gala in White. Please make sure to stop in and see our calendar of events. Plan your Bald Head weekend soon! Back to Top |
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| Issue 50: Visitors Are Flocking In... |
| Issue 50: May 18 - 25, 2010 |
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Memorial Day weekend, which marks the beginning of the major selling season on Bald Head Island, is coming up quickly. We hope that you considered our article last week about preparing your property to sell. Now will be when it really counts. We have the annual Memorial Day Party at the Shoals Club, a crab-crack at the Harbourside Pavilion and other fun activities over the coming weekend. Next weekend we will see even more guests as fisherman from all over come to participate in BHI’s annual Fishing Rodeo! And, let’s not forget the Gala in White on Saturday June 5th. We have already seen an increase in Open House visitors and showings. We are ready for the big season. Are you? Back to Top |
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| Issue 51: Memorial Day Weekend |
| Issue 51: May 25 - June 1, 2010 |
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Memorial Day Weekend had many families and friends coming home to the Island. Old Baldy held a service on Monday to honor and remember those who have served in the Armed services protecting our freedoms. The photo to the left shows children placing flowers in the wreath, honoring those who have served. Boaters are coming in for the 19th annual Fishing Rodeo this weekend. Wendy Wilmot Properties is sponsoring The Office II, navigated by Captain John Munroe. Captain Munroe hasn’t missed a Rodeo for the past eleven years. There will be fisherman from all over coming to participate in the fishy festival, and let’s not forget the Gala in White on Saturday June 5th. Whether on land or at sea, WWP is ready for the action! Back to Top |
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| Issue 52: 19th Annual BHI Fishing Rodeo |
| Issue 52: June 1 - 8, 2010 |
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The Office II and Captain John Munroe competed in the Bald Head Island 19th Annual Fishing Rodeo. It was a fun weekend for everyone. The Office II came in 6th in a lineup of 21 boats with a total of 70.58 pounds, and crew member Cindy Early won 1st place for Lady Angler with an 18.16-pound dolphin! Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the Annual Bald Head Island Fishing Rodeo, and plans are already underway. It looks like June 2-4 of 2011 will be the tentative dates, so mark your calendars and get ready for an event to remember! Also, Old Baldy is calling all volunteers for the upcoming annual (and always highly anticipated) Pirates Are Coming weekend events. If you would like to try your hand at some real fun Buccaneer work, please contact Marilyn Ridgeway at pataskalam@bellsouth.net. Back to Top |
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| Issue 53: Old Baldy Invitational |
| Issue 53: June 8 - 15, 2010 |
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We may have come in close to last place in the Old Baldy Invitational Tournament last week, but we came in first place for best time had by all! Wendy Wilmot was paired with fellow broker, Gordon Davis, Yacht Club Commodore Bryant Frech and Mayor Andy Sayre. It was very warm weather, but that didn’t stop anyone. We played a great game and made great friends. We wanted to take a moment to stop and give thanks to all of the dedicated and hard working fathers out there. We hope you are taking some time to come down to BHI for a little bit of play time and some serious R&R! Back to Top |
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| Issue 54: Leatherbacks on BHI |
| Issue 54: June 15 - 22, 2010 |
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June 12th marked yet another historical day for Bald Head Island. Late night patrols were out on the beaches of BHI, tagging Loggerhead sea turtles, when they came upon some tracks in the sand that made them very excited and nervous at the same time. Why?.... Because, those tracks belonged to a Leatherback sea turtle! This is the first documented case of a Leatherback nesting on BHI. In fact, it was stated in an article from the Conservancy that North Carolina only gets 2 or 3 nests per year. Apparently, she was a massive specimen, taking nearly an hour to cover her nest and almost 10 minutes to get back to the water. The egg chamber has been marked and we should see the hatchlings in about 60 days. While it is unclear exactly how many eggs were in the chamber, Leatherbacks generally deposit approximately 80 eggs per nest. It is so fascinating that she has chosen to lay her eggs here on our shores, because this means we will see more. Once they hatch from our beaches, those babies will return here to nest each year as they grow! These endangered sea beauties are the largest turtles on earth, growing sometimes up to seven feet long and exceeding 2,000 pounds! They can dive deeper than any other turtle and can stay down for up to 85 minutes. What brought them here, nobody knows for sure. But the one thing that is clear, is that we are all excited to witness such an event and welcome her back to our beaches anytime! Back to Top |
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| Issue 55: Mike McIntyre & BHI |
| Issue 55: June 22 - 29, 2010 |
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Please attend a reception for the Honorable Mike McIntyre, Member of the United States House of Representatives for our 7th District of North Carolina. As a ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services, Congressman McIntyre is very familiar with procedures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers follows in mitigating beach erosion and other problems that navigation projects can and do create for adjacent communities. He is also very familiar with Bald Head’s specific challenges and has been our ally in Washington for years. The reception will be held at the home of Adie Coy, 710 Shoals Watch near the Shoals Club on Saturday, July 10 from 5:00 to 6:30. The cost to attend is $150 per person. There are also sponsorships at levels of Platinum $2000, Gold $1000, Silver $500 and Bronze $250 which cover attendance of a couple. Please make checks out to: “Mike McIntyre for Congress”. You may mail them to: P. O. Box 1, Lumberton, NC 28359-0001. We sincerely hope that you will attend and voice your concerns and love for Bald Head Island. 4th of July on BHI The July 4th Holiday will be as festive as ever on Bald Head Island.... You WON’T want to miss it! This patriotic weekend will be ushered in with the Stars & Stripes Scavenger from 1PM – 4PM on Wednesday. Thursday is full of fun with the Sand castle Building competition from 9:30 AM – 12:30PM, the Salt Marsh Trek from 1PM-2PM, Patriotic Tie-Dye from 2-3:30PM, and Oyster Roast at the Harbourside Pavilion from 6-10PM. Families can compete on Friday from 10:30AM – 1PM in the Beach Family Olympics before heading over to the BHI Conservancy Annual Benefit Picnic. Join the fun in the Common at Cape Fear Station from 4PM until 8PM. Children’s activities, Beer Garden, Silent Auction, Live Bluegrass, a great Raffle and great food will entertain all who attend. Admission is free, adult meal tickets are $16, children 13 & under are $8, and kids under 3 eat free! Saturday will be a laid back day of social enjoyment with the Uncle Sam Fun Run, Crabbing & Cast Netting, the BHI Artisans Show, Kayaking and Wine Tasting at the Market. The much-enjoyed Golf cart Parade on July 4th will be led by Ed Brantley& Heba Salama of The Biggest Loser. They may have shed a combined total of 277 pounds for the show, but they will be trailed by what may be over 100 golf carts this Sunday! The carts will be competing for the title of Overall Best of Bald Head Island, Environmental, Tacky Tourist, and Most Patriotic. Later, come out and enjoy the Red, White & Blue cookout, Family Crab Boil, and Waterman’s Retreat Movie Night. Monday wraps it up with the official 4th of July Fireworks demonstration! This is a “Don’t Miss” event for the entire family. Bring out your blankets and smiles, because it will be a night to remember! Back to Top |
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| Issue 56: Stats as of July 1 |
| Issue 56: June 29 - July 6, 2010 |
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Stats as of July 1st This Friday, July 9th at 1:00PM, there will be a meeting at the Association Building, which the public may attend. WWP will be there and, for a third time, will be requesting a variance concerning the use of directional signs for Open Houses that are off the main roads. In this tough market, we need all the help we can get, and homes that lay “off the beaten path” receive no Open House attention, because there is little we can do to show that they can be visited. This is also an issue with homes that are for sale by owner. If you are selling your own home without the assistance of an agent, you have no way to let would-be clients / buyers know that your home is there. To solve this issue, we would like to be able to display a professional directional sign during the posted Open House hours, and then pick them up immediately when the home is closed. We encourage all who can attend to be there and voice your concern. If you cannot attend this Friday, please send us an email letting us know your position on allowing directional signs to display a home as being an Open House. We thank you for your support. McIntyre Opposes the Port Please attend a reception for the Honorable Mike McIntyre, Member of the United States House of Representatives for our 7th District of North Carolina. As a ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services, Congressman McIntyre is very familiar with procedures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers follows in mitigating beach erosion and other problems that navigation projects can and do create for adjacent communities. He is also very familiar with Bald Head’s specific challenges and has been our ally in Washington for years. The reception will be held at the home of Adie Coy, 710 Shoals Watch near the Shoals Club on Saturday, July 10 from 5:00 to 6:30. The cost to attend is $150 per person. There are also sponsorships at levels of Platinum $2000, Gold $1000, Silver $500 and Bronze $250 which cover attendance of a couple. Please make checks out to: “Mike McIntyre for Congress”. You may mail them to: P. O. Box 1, Lumberton, NC 28359-0001, or bring them to the event. We sincerely hope that you will attend and voice your concerns and love for Bald Head Island. Click here to download Sponsorship Package McIntyre’s Announcement in Opposition to the NCIT 4th of July on BHI Fourth of July weekend on BHI was fantastic! The picnic was great fun and the annual golf cart parade was a real crowd pleaser. There were so many fun and clever cart designs that we just couldn’t choose one or two for this article. Instead, please visit the links below to see all photos that we took of the parade. View Album View YouTube Video Back to Top |
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| Issue 57: Over 100 Attend McIntyre Event |
| Issue 57: July 6 - July 13, 2010 |
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Congressman Mike McIntyre was well-received by Bald Head Island this past weekend with over 100 Island contributors in attendance. Island supporters gathered to in appreciation of McIntyre’s position against the North Carolina International Terminal, his concerns for our beaches, and his assistance with the Army Corp or Engineers. Click here to read the June 30th Press Release by McIntyre’s office, which clearly and robustly outlines his opposition to the Port. The reception was held at the home of Adie Coy, 710 Shoals Watch near the Shoals Club this past Saturday, July 10. If you were unable to attend, but would like to support our beaches, please make a contribution to Congressman Mike McIntyre’s campaign. Please make checks out to: “Mike McIntyre for Congress” and mail them to: P. O. Box 1, Lumberton, NC 28359-0001. Please do not forget to put “Bald Head Island” in the memo section. We thank all who came out to join us this weekend and hope that you will continue to voice your concerns and love for Bald Head Island. Back to Top |
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| Issue 58: Over The Pirates Are Coming! |
| Issue 58: July 13 - July 27, 2010 |
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Arrr.... Shut yer windows, lock yer doors, and best ye hide all yer loot mates... the Pirates are coming to Bald Head Island! Pirate Weekend is held on BHI every year in celebration of National Lighthouse Day. Fun family adventure, a pirate invasion, great food, and a swashbuckling good time awaits locals and visitors alike. Make sure that you have made time in your calendars to be on-Island from August 6 – 8... you wouldn’t want to miss the fun and memories of this fantastic weekend. Also...... A drawing will be Saturday night at August 7th. The Grand Prize is a hand stitched crazy quilt, entitled “Still Crazy After All These Years.” The elaborately embroidered blocks, containing swatches of donated fabric from the Bald Head Island community, paint a vividly colorful tale of the crazy stories and eventful history of Bald Head Island. A first edition book, which the winner will also take home, details all of these stories. The other prizes all have a connection to the lighthouses that have been on Bald Head Island: You do not need to be present to win, but you will be missing so much unforgettable fun if you are not there! Tickets are 10.00 each. All proceeds go to benefit Old Baldy. Lighthouse Grounds Open Lighthouse Gift Shop opens at 9am, Grounds open 1-4pm Adults$5/Youth (3-12), Infants 2 and under Free. Visit the pirates camp, shop and climb the lighthouse. Scalawag School Pre-registration required, space limited 1:30pm – 2:45pm (4 – 7 year olds) 3pm – 4:15pm (8 – 12 year olds) $20/child Learn to walk talk and act like a pirate. Fee includes all day admission to the lighthouse grounds, a T-Shirt, eye patch, tattoos and certificate. Island Wide Treasure Hunt Pre-registration required, space limited Friday 3pm – Saturday 3 pm All ages Registration: 2;30pm Old Baldy Lighthouse Cost $20/team Test your skills in this pirate challenge designed for families. The challenge must be completed by a team of 4-6 members and the challenges span all ages from creating art to singing pirate songs, to following the clues to finding hidden treasure. The trick is you only have 24 hours to complete the challenge in order to maximize time and resources and get the most points to win. Pirates Invade Bald Head Island 5:30pm Free West Beach Access #1 Turks Head Court and #2 Row Boat Row Pirate Pub Night: Grub and Grog at the Harbour Pavilion Tent at Bald Head Island Marina: 6pm -10pm $40/Adult, $15/Youth 3-12, Infants 2 and under Free -Dine with pirates, dance to music of Rusty Cutlass direct from Disney World and bid on booty at the Auction – games for kids and cash bar for adults. Saturday August 7st, 2010 National Lighthouse Day on the grounds of Old Baldy Lighthouse Grounds 10am -9pm $7/Adult, $5/Youth (3-12), Infants 2 and under Free. Events Include: I’m A Pirate Artist Pre-registration required, space limited 9:30am – 11am (8 – 14 year olds) 4pm – 5:30pm (7 – 12 year olds) $15/child (fee includes drawing materials) Michael Noles (aka Captain Red Ned Lynch) graduate of Ringling School of Art and Design, Sr. Art Director for Walt Disney Enterprises and artists of this year’s pirate weekend poster will be the drawing instructor. Learn about his work, draw a pirate using a live model and get tips from a real pirate artist. Build and decorate your very own pirate boat, learn ship vocabulary and test your sailing skills. Fee includes boat kit, admission to the grounds all day Saturday. Scalawag School Pre-registration required, space limited 11:00am – 12:15am (4 – 7 year olds) 12:30pm – 1:45pm (4 – 7 year olds) 2pm – 3:15pm (8 – 12 year olds) $20/child Learn to walk talk and act like a pirate. Fee includes all day admission to the lighthouse grounds, a T-Shirt, eye patch, tattoos and certificate. Sunday August 8th 2010 Pirates and Pancakes (Pre-registration required. Space limited) 10:30 AM at the Bald Head Island Club $25/adult, $15/youth 4-12, $5/infant 3 and under. Join the pirates as they have their last meal on Bald Head Island at this lavish breakfast buffet. Menu: waffles, biscuits and gravy, grits, fruit, has browns and of course pancakes! Schedule of events courtesy of townofbaldheadisland.com. Back to Top |
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| Issue 59: BHI Tax Info |
| Issue 59: July 27 - August 3, 2010 |
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This week, it’s not just Bald Head that has great deals and savings... It’s tax free week, so make sure to maximize your savings by clicking here to see what products and services qualify for tax savings. Daralyn Spivey, BHI Tax Collections, published a tax reminder for anyone currently renting their Island property, or having the property rented via a Rental Agency. The main points are listed below, but please click here to read the details and make sure you are fully informed. Alan Blondin, writer and reviewer for the Sun News of Myrtle Beach, SC, composed a positive review of the newly renovated Bald Head Island golf course for his monthly Golf Course Review. Blondin described our course as an “...all-day experience...” while Allen Hylton states that it is “...definitely worth it.” To read the full review please click here. Back to Top |
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| Issue 60: Pirates Invade BHI |
| Issue 60: August 3 - 10, 2010 |
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This year’s Pirates Are Coming! invasion was a blast – literally! Even though the rain held things up a bit, pirates blasted their cannons at us and thrilled all in attendance. Even the famous “Kate + 8” came back to Bald Head Island to enjoy the fun! Children and adults all made the most of another great Bald Head Island weekend. Click here to watch the Pirates invade BHI! Sometimes we just have to stop a minute, put the great deals and fabulous BHI properties to the side to remember all the reasons they became so fabulous... Bald Head Island. Why is it that BHI is so appealing? What draws people here and then captures them for the long term? Why is staying here well into the Golden Years so important to so many BHI stakeholders? We believe it is the heart and soul of the Island.... the way nature continues to thrive... the dunes continue to undulate around us.... the way the natural forces here preserves us as much as we preserve it. The BHI Conservancy reminds us of that very fact this week in their news letter. Sea Turtle hatchlings have taken advantage of the warmer weather and have been hatching up to 10 days earlier than they should. Acrobatic sharks off the Frying Pan Shoals, dune-dwelling foxes, unusual Tern sightings, a rather large alligator with an appetite for snakes, and other Island reptiles in hiding from the soaring temperatures mark just a few of the more interesting stories in the past few weeks’ Conservancy articles. If you have not already, please visit bhic.org to sign up for the conservancy newsletter to keep up-to-date on all of the amazing natural events happening in our own backyards! Back to Top |
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| Issue 61: The BHI Golf Experience |
| Issue 61: August 10-17, 2010 |
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We have always known how special and unique our Golf Course has been. Bald Head Island’s newly renovated, 18-hole, George Cobb-designed course is not just a place to play golf, but rather an experience to enhance the game. The untamed natural splendor of this course has brought players from across the globe time and again. Basking in the ocean breeze, navigating the rolling dunes and lagoons, one can easily become entranced by the beauty of these surroundings. It is not uncommon for golfers to find themselves being observed by the locals – alligators, foxes, herons, & egrets! With such an incredible Golf Course located right here, it is hard to believe that it could be any better. This was put to the test this past May, as renovations were being completed. There was much excitement to see what changes the course would undergo. We even had a bit of exhilaration as crews unearthed historic, skeletal remains! Beyond a doubt though, once the changes were complete, the Golf Course was even more stunning than before. It has even attracted the attention of Alan Blondin of TheSunNews.com, who chose Bald Head Island’s Golf Course as his pick for the “Monthly Golf Course Review.” Back to Top |
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| Issue 62: Labor Day Beach Music Extravaganza |
| Issue 62: August 17-24, 2010 |
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Labor Day Weekend is always a fun way to wrap up Bald Head Island’s prime vacation season. Each year, BHI has been home to the Labor day Beach Music Extravaganza. This year, we kick off our dancing fun on Friday, September 3rd from 6-10 PM, with the Carolina Beach Bash. Enjoy musical entertainment by The Castaways at the Harbourside Pavilion while enjoying a diverse country menu of fried fish, hushpuppies, casseroles, pig pickin’, banana pudding, Cheerwine floats, and Carolina Moon Pies! There will also be a cash bar available. From noon until 3PM on Saturday, September 4th, join us at the Harbourside Pavilion for the Labor Day Picnic, featuring the smooth sounds of The Rhythm Brothers. It will be live music, food, games, and fun for all ages. Picnic menu includes a homestyle mix of chicken, ham, a giant sub station, watermelon, novelty ice cream bars, and a variety of warm and cold salads. Also on the 4th is the 8th Annual Shoals Club Labor Day Party from 7-11PM, for members only. Live entertainment and a great time in the works! Sunday from 6-10 PM at the Harbourside Pavilion, the Band of Oz will entertain those attending the Annual Texas Bar-B-Q! An especially tasty treat, this menu includes favorites such as slow cooked beef brisket, pork ribs, BBQ chicken, venison sausage, chili, apple cobbler, and many other Texas-style treats. Cash bar available. Don’t get left out of the fun - For all event tickets and pricing, please call (910) 457-7440 BEFORE September 2nd. Advance tickets are recommended for this popular BHI event. Back to Top |
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| Issue 63: Island Hardware – A Heartbeat in the Life of Bald Head Island |
| Issue 63: August 24-31, 2010 |
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Island Hardware, located on Maritime Market Way, has been on BHI for many years, providing valuable resources and services that help our Island continue to grow and flourish. Vic and Debbie Smith have cared for this business and its patrons... including the occasional visiting alligator! The diverse hardware store offers everything from games & toys, grills, bikes, housewares, hammocks, furniture, tools, electrical & plumbing needs, keying services, full interior & exterior paint products, construction materials, screening services for windows and doors, full fishing and tackle gear, and so much more. They will even deliver the goods to you! Now through the end of Labor Day Weekend, Island Hardware is having an incredible sale with discounts on items such as white outdoor wooden benches, wooden Adirondack chairs, rocking chairs, and 50% off on all plants and other marked lawn and garden items. It would be great to go out this weekend in support of our on-Island hardware store! It’s an essential part of life on Bald Head! Back to Top |
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| Issue 64: BHI Center for Wellness |
| Issue 64: August 24 - September 7, 2010 |
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The past weekend’s Beach Music Extravaganza was a great success on Bald Head Island! The weekend was nothing short of perfect with great weather, delightful entertainment, and tons of fun Island-wide. Some families used the event to say goodbye to summer.... others saw it as an opportunity to explore the idea of keeping a piece of BHI for their own. Either way, as kids start going back to school and the summer season begins to settle a bit, we are all in need of a little down time. Now is the perfect time to de-stress and care for our mental and physical health. The Bald Head Island Center for Wellness is the perfect place to facilitate the reviving of ourselves, both internally and externally! The BHICW has an experienced wellness team of licensed nutritionists, lifestyle coaches, hypnotherapists, personal trainers, and gourmet chefs. They maintain a holistic approach to wellness to ensure a complete and sustainable benefit of the mind, body, and soul. Offerings include Nutrition Education, Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness & Gourmet Cooking, Individual a& Group Exercise, Yoga, Meditation, Private Accommodations, and much more. Currently being offered is the Full Immersion Wellness Program from Sunday, September 12 through Thursday, September 16. This complete health program focuses on each of the mind, body, and spirit to bring each to a happy, healthy core. If you cannot take advantage of the full program yet, please email info@bhiwellness.com for details about taking individual classes. Please note that some insurance companies will cover certain wellness classes. Please contact your individual insurance company for complete details. Classes for “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” are still open for participants before September 15th. This expansive class is a 5-day workshop taught by Lynda Greenberg, and based on the pioneering work of Dr. Betty Edwards. The course is designed to develop the perceptual skills necessary for people who feel they have little talent for drawing and for those wishing to expand their abilities, by exploring the relationship of drawing skills to the specialized functions of the right and left brain hemispheres. No prior experience necessary. Click here for more information. Click here for a Spa Brochure. Back to Top |
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