Winterfest: This Weekend!

Big Bear, Ca, February 2, 2012, 12:00pm  - An age-old battle will come to Big Bear this weekend, starting Friday Night,  with the inaugural XOS Battle of the Sexes: Winterfest in the Village of Big Bear Lake.  This battle will be unlike any other that Big Bear has seen, in that it will showcase males vs females in three categories that include: a snowboard rail jam, fashion shows, and DJ battles.  According to the Big Bear Lake Resort Association, the purpose of the event is to educate and uplift women through fun, non-competitive events vs. men, to raise awareness of breast cancer, and the value of living an active lifestyle.  “We want to give women a comfortable forum where they can showcase their talents without any pressures. Winterfest is designed to give them a chance to playfully participate against the guys in a fun atmosphere,” said XOS Productions Event Producer Marisa Lupo. “The other key piece of Winterfest is to communicate the message about breast cancer, the importance of self examination and early detection, and to provide knowledge to fight the deadly disease.”  The two-day event will take place on February 3^rd and 4^th in the Village at the Bartlett Parking Lot. For more event information visit www.xosproductions.com.

Polar Plunge Comes To Big Bear

Big Bear, Ca, February 1, 2012, 5:00pm – Big Bear Lake will talk the plunge this year, with its very first Polar Plunge on March 10^th.  The event, which is done all over the world, sees hundreds of people stripping down to their swimsuits in the dead of winter, and taking a plunge into frigid lake or ocean temperatures.  The Big Bear Lake Resort Association’s Dan Mckernan told KBHR that although the temperatures are cold, the plunge is for a good purpose.  Organizers are now seeking fearless men, women and children to sign-up for the inaugural Big Bear Lake Polar Plunge, which helps sponsor year-round sports training programs and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Inland Empire Region of Special Olympics Southern California. All proceeds from the event give people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, accomplishments, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Individuals who take the Polar Plunge challenge are asked to raise at least $50 through pledges from family, friends and co-workers. Participants who reach this goal will get an official Polar Plunge t-shirt. Special Olympics supporters who prefer to stay out of the water can opt to register as a “Chicken.” They receive an “I’m too Chicken to Plunge” t-shirt, which helps raise money for the Special Olympics charity.  The inaugural event will take place in Big Bear Lake at Meadow Park on March 10^th.  For more information go to www.sosc.org/bigbearplunge.

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School Board Meeting To Discuss Parcel Tax Parameters

Big Bear, Ca, February 1, 2012, 12:00pm - The Bear Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet tonight for their regularly scheduled meeting.  Student representatives from Big Bear High School and Chautauqua High School will provide the board with updated on what is going on at their schools, and the BVUSD Governing Board will recognize the Maintenance and Operations Department for their efforts in restoring the art room at Big Bear High School.   The board will discuss a compressed natural gas bus piggyback bid purchase, coaching assignments at Big Bear High, will announce a new special education teacher that is set to be hired at the meeting, and will discuss and possibly approve a resolution regarding home to school transportation, and present the parameters of the parcel tax idea.  The public is welcome to attend the meeting that starts at 6:30pm tonight at the Big Bear Middle School Library.

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Chamber Power Lunch Focuses on Moonshine & Mayhem

Big Bear, Ca, February 1, 2012, 12:00pm – The Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce is prepping for its annual fundraiser Moonshine and Mayhem, and this months Power Lunch will focus on the event.  The Power Lunch will be held at Nottingham’s in the Village on February 2^nd, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and “jail birds” for the Moonshine and Mayhem event will be announced, and chamber officials will report on their crimes.  For the past three years members of the community have been playfully arrested leading up to Moonshine and Mayhem, resulting in the jail birds needing to raise money for the Chamber to bail themselves out of jail!  Moonshine and Mayhem will be held on February 25^th, and tickets can be purchased by calling the Chamber at 866-4607.

22 Month Old Male Dies : Death Under Investigation

Big Bear, Ca, January 31, 2012, 4:00pm – According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff Station responded to a call of a child not breathing on January 30th at the Crossings at Big Bear Lake, the new apartments that were built in the middle of last year.  The child was a 22 month old male, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.   According to Johnny Wells, the young boy was Brandon Copley Jr, and his family has no financial support to cover burial costs.  Collection cans for assistance for the family in this difficult time can be found at both 7/11’s and Community Market.  There has also been a memorial account set up at First Mountain Bank to accept donations.  A death investigation is being conducted and an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

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Sheriff Seeking Information On Jorge Hernandez Oropeza

Big Bear, Ca, January 31, 2012, 12:00pm – The Big Bear Sheriffs Station is seeking the publics assistance with information regarding 34 year old resident of Big Bear Lake, Jorge Hernandez Oropeza.  In early January an investigation began which revealed multiple victims of child molestation in 2010, 2011, and in 2001.  Hernandez was booked at the Big Bear Jail on January 26^th by Crimes Against Children detectives for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, and bail was set at $250,000.  According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Hernandez was found to be an illegal alien, therefore he is being held on a no bail Title 18 Immigration Hold.  Investigators believe there may be additional victims, and are urging anyone with information to contact Sergeant Roberto Lomeli of the Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 387 –3615.

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Jeff Lawson Passes at Age 62

Big Bear, Ca, January 31, 2012, 10:00am - Jeffrey Scott Lawson passed away this past weekend at the age of 62 after a valiant battle with cancer. Jeff, who was born in Seattle, Washington, moved to Big Bear in 1992, and bought Mercer Automotive and Tire about five years ago.   Lawson was well known in the valley for his long time passion for car racing, which he passed along to his son Jesse.  Jeff raced for many years in multiple stock car series.  Jeff was a decorated Vietnam veteran who served his country in the Marine Corps.  Friends refer to Jeff as a strong willed and compassionate man who always lent a hand.  He was a sports fan, who was passionate about his business and family.  Jeff leaves behind his two sons Jesse and Christopher, two daughters Julie and Monique, his mother, sisters, brothers and eight grandchildren.  Services to celebrate Jeffrey’s life will be held this Sunday, February 5^th at Veterans Park at 11:00am.  The family welcomes those close to Jeff to attend the memorial and remember his life.

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Adult Night League Starts & Snow Summit Race Team Represents!

Big Bear, Ca, January 30, 2012, 3:00pm - This past weekend the slopes were filled with people as skiers and snowboarders enjoyed great snow with wonderful southern California weather.  On Saturday and Sunday Snow Summit Race Team J-4 and J-5 racers competed in the Kyle Warren Memorial South Series giant slalom ski race.  Top finishers for the Snow Summit Race Team included Mckinley Warren, Emerson Warren, Johann Auer and Alec Burton who beat the competition both days by over 15 seconds.  Notably the J5 girls held their ground on Sunday against Team Mountain High with the six Snow Summit Race Team Girls taking the first top six spots, while on Saturday and Sunday J4 boys Emerson Warren, Johann Auer and Chase Dowty, all race team kids, battled it out for the top spot.  In the adult racing arena, the first race for the Adult Night League was held on Saturday Night, and race team coach Thad Epting of Team Tequila put down the fastest time with Wade Reeser of Team Goldsmith, Snow Summits Mountain Manager taking second place.  Kyle Wormsbecker, head coach for the Snow Summit Race Team invites everyone to come out and race.  The next night league race will be held on February 11^th, and is open to anyone 18 and older.

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Locals Volunteer to Quilt for Kids In Africa!

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