Big Bear, Ca, March 15, 2011, 3:25pm - When Big Bear High School student Sarah Ferraro was told she was going to get to go to Japan as part of the Rotary exchange program, she never thought she would be brought home early because of an earthquake. Sarah was flown home today and will be meeting her mother at the LAX Airport. According to Rotarian Mike Chilcoat, Sarah is fine … [Read more...] about Local Big Bear Girl Comes Home After Being In Japan on Exchange
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BBARWA Employees Give Back To The Kids
Big Bear, Ca, March 14, 2011, 3:00pm - This past summer a group of employees from the Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency competed in the Old Miners Outhouse Races and won. With their prize winnings from the race, they decided to give back to the community, in particular, to the kids. Team BBARWA gave their prize winnings to Bear Valley Unified School District and decided they … [Read more...] about BBARWA Employees Give Back To The Kids
Whooping Cough Vaccine Now Required For 7th-12th Grade Students
Big Bear, CA, March 10, 2011, noon - Beginning July 1, 2011, all students entering grades 7-12 must provide proof of having immunization against Whooping Cough (‘Tdap’) before starting school. This new school requirement applies to all public and private schools. Parents are being urged not to wait for the new fall school year, since there will be no grace period. Under the … [Read more...] about Whooping Cough Vaccine Now Required For 7th-12th Grade Students
School Board Approves Resolution Reducing Certificated Services
Big Bear, Ca, March 9 2011, 8:00am - At last Wednesday’s meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District the Board of Trustees approved a resolution that will reduce particular kinds of certificated services. A total of 11.43 full time employees may have their job, or part of their job eliminated for next year. The majority of these positions are in Elementary schools, as … [Read more...] about School Board Approves Resolution Reducing Certificated Services
George Crezee Stays Active And Wins Big At Age Of 60!
Big Bear, Ca, March 4, 2011, 8:00am - 60 year old George Crezee competed this past weekend in the Senior Winter Challenge and Festival in Dodge Ridge, California. Crezee came away with 5 golds, and 1 bronze in this six event series, and he also received the "Ski Meister" award. Crezee competed in a 5k cross country ski race, a vertical challenge, and in the Telemark and … [Read more...] about George Crezee Stays Active And Wins Big At Age Of 60!