Ghouls and boys, young and not-as-young, came out for the annual Halloween in the Village event on Saturday evening, October 31. … [Read more...] about A BOOtiful Evening: Halloween in the Village 2009 Photos
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Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Some mountain-area mothers whose children are serving in the military have banded together to start a new chapter of Blue Star Moms, which is affiliated with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Chapter organizer Zen Martinsen, whose 19-year-old daughter Sarah-Beth is currently serving as a combat medic with the U.S. Army in Germany, tells KBHR, “We are part of a national … [Read more...] about Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday
The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley is already gearing up for the holiday season with plans to once again distribute toys, gift certificates, clothing and shoes to local children in need. Low-income families within the Big Bear Valley are invited to benefit from the Kiwanis’ Gifts for Kids program and, starting this weekend, the service club will be interviewing parents and … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday
County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health reports that there have been an additional six deaths from the H1N1 virus, now bringing the total to 17 for our county this year. Dr. Maxwell Ohikuare, the County’s Public Health Officer, notes that each of these patients had underlying health conditions and, he says, “The deaths occurred during the past three weeks, and … [Read more...] about County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups
DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring Is a Go; City Council Votes 3-2 in Favor of Water Rate Increase
Water rates are going up for Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power customers, given last night’s 3-2 vote by City Council in favor of the rate restructuring. The first of two increases, which averages nine percent, takes effect in January, with a second increase of nine percent for all customer classes scheduled for 18 months later, in July 2011. Though water rates will … [Read more...] about DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring Is a Go; City Council Votes 3-2 in Favor of Water Rate Increase