“Roger Beck, prominent local journalist and public relations counselor, has died. He was 88 years old. According to his widow, Barbara, Beck succumbed to the ravages of age.” This is per the obituary that Roger Beck had written for himself this past year and, as wife Barbara tells KBHR, he passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 15, at home listening to his favorite music … [Read more...] about Local Journalist Roger Beck Succumbs to Ravages of Age, Per His Self-Written Obituary
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50+ Years on the Slopes: Recreation and Park District Offers Ski and Snowboard Program in January
Sign-ups are now underway for the decades-long tradition of ski school lessons through the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District. The program has evolved over the years since being established by Norm Bachelor and Ed Hole in the early 1950s, and though snowboard school is also offered these days, the popular felt Bs, introduced by Rec and Park’s Jim McDill, are no longer … [Read more...] about 50+ Years on the Slopes: Recreation and Park District Offers Ski and Snowboard Program in January
Fire Department Provides Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Given the increase in fire risk presented by Christmas trees, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District offers these holiday safety tips: make sure electric holiday lights are intact and that cords are not frayed; artificial trees should be made of fireproof materials; natural trees should have a fresh, one-inch cut at the base to eliminate sap and allow the tree to absorb … [Read more...] about Fire Department Provides Christmas Tree Safety Tips
County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
Big Bear seniors will have an opportunity to access government services when tomorrow, and each third Wednesday of the month (weather permitting), Willo Couey of the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services comes to the Big Bear Senior Center. From 10am to noon on December 16, with the next round scheduled for January 20, seniors can receive assistance with … [Read more...] about County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
Big Bear Library Hosts Weekly Programs for Children, Including Holiday Event on Thursday
In addition to literacy classes for adults and other special programs, the Big Bear Library also has a series of special activities for children and teens, including a special holiday event planned for this Thursday. On first and third weeks of the month, the Big Bear Library hosts Teen Tuesdays, for those ages 12 through 17; the next Teen Tuesday, during which time there are … [Read more...] about Big Bear Library Hosts Weekly Programs for Children, Including Holiday Event on Thursday