The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is investigating fraudulent phone solicitations, as individuals within the Big Bear Valley have been called in recent days, being asked to make a contribution to Big Bear High School. Sheriff’s Deputy Lonnie Siebert tells KBHR, “Nobody is soliciting for Big Bear High School, so this is a scam.” That said, if you receive a phone call asking for a … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Station Investigating Fraudulent Phone Solicitations for BBHS
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BBMS Cross-Country Hosts Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Feast in New Cafeteria
If you’re looking to fuel up before the marathon, or just want to support local youth, the Big Bear Middle School cross-country running team will be hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feast on Friday evening, from 6-8pm, in the new BBMS cafeteria (located on the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Jeffries in Big Bear Lake). The special marathon menu includes pulmonary pasta, … [Read more...] about BBMS Cross-Country Hosts Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Feast in New Cafeteria
Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance
Parents, today is once again a BVUSD minimum day to allow for teachers’ strategic planning, so students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, Baldwin Lane, Big Bear and North Shore, will be released early this, and every, Thursday. In other school news, students and staff at Big Bear High School will gather early tomorrow morning, to show their respect for those … [Read more...] about Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance
Rainbow Kids Clubbers Enjoy David’s Playhouse, A Gift from the Chatham Family in Honor of Son David
Elementary school students who attend Rainbow Kids Club had a new bounce house to enjoy this summer, thanks to a donation by the Chatham family, in honor of their son David Chatham. Twenty-year-old Chatham, a 2007 Big Bear High School graduate, died last December 29 in an accident on the 15 Freeway, after spending Christmas with his family, which includes parents Mike and Julie … [Read more...] about Rainbow Kids Clubbers Enjoy David’s Playhouse, A Gift from the Chatham Family in Honor of Son David
Ski Coach and Teacher Mike Kompaniez Passes Away Over Weekend; Chautauqua Students Plan Vigil for Wednesday
The Big Bear Valley is mourning the loss of a teacher and ski coach, much loved by many, who passed away over the Labor Day weekend. Mike Kompaniez, age 56, was husband to Nikki and father to twin daughters, Kari and Elysse, age 23. Friend and co-worker Steve Schour, principal at Chautauqua High School, tells KBHR, “Mike Kompaniez worked as the Snow Summit Junior Race Team … [Read more...] about Ski Coach and Teacher Mike Kompaniez Passes Away Over Weekend; Chautauqua Students Plan Vigil for Wednesday