The Airport District Board has drawn on a familiar face to oversee airport operations in the absence of General Manager Garry Dokter whose contract, initiated in February 2006, was not renewed, per a decision made on May 6. Former Airport General Manager Dick Lightner had expressed to the Board that he would be willing to serve as interim GM, which led to the Board’s selection … [Read more...] about Former Airport General Manager Dick Lightner Returns for Third Tour of Duty, to Serve as Airport’s Interim GM
Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
The Seven Summits of Big Bear challenge continues tomorrow, as hikers are welcome to join fitness experts Ted and Heather Devito to tackle the second in a series, Grays Peak, at 9am. Grays Peak has been added to the list this year, the second in the Seven Summits challenge, as Butler Peak is still closed due to fire damage from 2007. The Grays Peak hike, which launches from the … [Read more...] about Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
Sugarloaf Residents Invited to Roads Commission Meeting on Saturday Morning
The Sugarloaf Road Commission will meet tomorrow morning to review their proposed budget for fiscal year 2009/2010. Officers will also be elected from the commission, which includes Paul Terry, Bruce Black, Marge McDonald, Walter Eggett and Bob Ybarra, who was appointed to the CSA 70 Zone 5 commission by County Supervisors on May 5. Tomorrow’s Sugarloaf Road Commission meeting, … [Read more...] about Sugarloaf Residents Invited to Roads Commission Meeting on Saturday Morning
Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property
A public forum regarding the former Big Bear City park property will be held by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District on Monday, and all interested neighbors and community members are welcome to attend. The 5pm forum will be held at the Rec and Park offices at Meadow Park, at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. Information culled from the meeting, during which time … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property
Senator Dutton Introduces Legislation to Designate Highway 330 as the Steve Faris Memorial Highway
Highway 330 may soon have a special designation. Legislation introduced by Senator Bob Dutton to honor former Battalion Chief Steve Faris of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has made its way through the Senate and is now in the Assembly. If passed, the resolution would designate Highway 330 as the Steve Faris Memorial Highway; he died in September 2006 … [Read more...] about Senator Dutton Introduces Legislation to Designate Highway 330 as the Steve Faris Memorial Highway