Over the Labor Day weekend, the Big Bear Valley lost two special, longtime residents and, in coming days, each will be remembered with a memorial service at Snow Summit. This Saturday, October 10, friends and family of Chautauqua High School teacher and ski coach Mike Kompaniez will celebrate his 56 years of life. Attendees are asked to, like Mike, wear their favorite … [Read more...] about Much-Missed Valley Residents Fred Ransom and Mike Kompaniez to Be Remembered in Two Separate Celebrations at Snow Summit
Schools
Wednesday Is Deadline for Applicants to BVUSD’s Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Wednesday is the last day for community members to turn in applications to serve on the school district’s Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee. This volunteer committee keeps the public informed on construction projects that fall under the Measure Q General Obligation Bonds passed by voters in 2002. They also review expenditures and provide annual reports to the Board of … [Read more...] about Wednesday Is Deadline for Applicants to BVUSD’s Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Bears Run Their Way to Victory in Season’s First De Anza League Cross-County Meet
The Bears cross-country teams hosted the first of De Anza League meets for the season yesterday, hosting four other schools for a race from Snow Summit. The varsity girls team placed second overall, led by senior Sara Chatham, who placed third. Both the boys three-time state champion varsity and JV teams ran their way to first place finishes in their first league matchup, … [Read more...] about Bears Run Their Way to Victory in Season’s First De Anza League Cross-County Meet
Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance
Bear Valley Unified students start their two-week Fall Break come Saturday and, parents, should you be looking for activities to engage your children through October 18, there are some opportunities. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District offers Wild and Crazy Super Sports Camp for 9 to 13-year-olds, at a cost of $99 per week. Offerings during sports camp include … [Read more...] about Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance
Big Bear’s Newest Military Graduates: Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, Stefania Thomas and Eric Riley
Big Bear’s sons and daughters continue to enter into military service, and the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service has shared with us news of three recent graduations. Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, daughter of Dan Bathurst of Big Bear City and a 2008 graduate of Big Bear High School, and Stefania Thomas, former ward of Helen Brunson of Big Bear City, have completed their … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Newest Military Graduates: Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, Stefania Thomas and Eric Riley