In September, the Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power held two town hall meetings, to review the specifics of a proposed rate increase which, if approved, would be phased in starting in January 2010, with a second increase in July 2011. These water rate increases, for DWP customers in Big Bear Lake, Fawnskin, Sugarloaf and Lake Williams, would ultimately be approved by … [Read more...] about Proposition 218 Protest Hearing Regarding DWP’s Water Rate Increase Takes Place Tomorrow
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Seventeen-Year-Old Caroline Forry Crowned Miss Big Bear on a Court That Includes Elaine Flores, Ashley Rolston, Dreama DePaiva and Michelle Ritenour
The Miss Big Bear Pageant brought out Big Bear’s finest young ladies, as nineteen of them, in full-length gowns, graced the stage of the Performing Arts Center for Saturday evening’s scholarship competition, which resulted in a $2,500 award for the girl named Miss Big Bear 2010: 17-year-old Caroline Forry, daughter of Melissa Parker and Rich Forry, and a Valley resident since … [Read more...] about Seventeen-Year-Old Caroline Forry Crowned Miss Big Bear on a Court That Includes Elaine Flores, Ashley Rolston, Dreama DePaiva and Michelle Ritenour
October 4-10 Is Fire Prevention Week: “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned”
This week is Fire Prevention Week, and our local fire departments are teaming with the National Fire Protection Association to urge residents to “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned,” which is the theme of this year’s campaign. To that end, local fire agencies recommend the following simple safety rules: keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges so they cannot … [Read more...] about October 4-10 Is Fire Prevention Week: “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned”
Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
In anticipation of next summer’s 61st annual Old Miners’ Days, the Old Miners’ Association will hold their annual membership meeting tomorrow, October 6—and attendees are encouraged to wear their old miners’ duds. Tomorrow’s annual meeting of the miners will also include the election of officers, and special presentations; all those who have paid membership dues are entitled to … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday
If you haven’t yet done the chicken dance this season, tomorrow night is your opportunity to join your friends and neighbors on the dance floor, for Locals’ Night at the 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest with Burgermeister Hans Bandows and family. On Friday, October 2, admission to Oktoberfest is just $3 for local adults, and free for children 12 and under, with all gate … [Read more...] about Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday