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
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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
Free Toys, Clothes, Food: The MOM Project Hosts Open House This Saturday
Parents, if your children have outgrown their clothes and toys and are in need of bigger sizes and age-appropriate items, the MOM Project hosts a free toy and clothing exchange this week, which will take place during Saturday’s open house event and free family BBQ. From noon to 2pm on the 12th, families are welcome to stop by the MOM Project, now located at 1221 E. Big Bear … [Read more...] about Free Toys, Clothes, Food: The MOM Project Hosts Open House This Saturday
Big Bear High School’s Class of 1999 to Celebrate 10-Year Reunion on September 26
Big Bear High School celebrates homecoming weekend in less than three weeks, with Saturday, September 26 marking the Bears second home football game, in a matchup against San Jacinto. Following the festivities on the field, Big Bear High’s Class of 1999 holds their 10-year reunion with an evening at The Bar at the Vintage. This event for the Class of ’99 will include dinner and … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School’s Class of 1999 to Celebrate 10-Year Reunion on September 26
Six Seniors Named to Big Bear High School Homecoming Court Today; Bears Football Opens Season in Away Game
In this morning’s pep assembly, Big Bear High School’s Homecoming Court was announced; those senior girls voted to represent the Class of 2010 on the court include Rubi Bravo, Amber Carpenter, Yurilia Lopez, Stephanie Norton, Ashley Rolston, and Lauren Schour. In other news from BBHS, Bears football opens their season with games against the Grace Brethren Lancers today; JV … [Read more...] about Six Seniors Named to Big Bear High School Homecoming Court Today; Bears Football Opens Season in Away Game