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
Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Dinner
The Big Bear Middle School Cross-Country Team hosts a Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Dinner in the new BBMS cafeteria, on the Boulevard at Jeffries in Big Bear Lake. Adults are $10 per person, students $6, and children 10 and under $5. For more info, see our story. … [Read more...] about Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Dinner
Questions About Proposed Water Rate Increases? Department of Water and Power Hosts First Town Hall Meeting on September 9
The Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power will host the first of two town hall meetings regarding water rates tomorrow, Wednesday, at which time the public will have the opportunity to ask questions of DWP staff. The Department of Water and Power has proposed two rate increases, the first of which would take effect in January 2010 (if approved by the City Council of Big … [Read more...] about Questions About Proposed Water Rate Increases? Department of Water and Power Hosts First Town Hall Meeting on September 9
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