Joyce Reed, President of the Big Bear Lake Resort Association, announced today the appointment of Rick Shoup as the Resort Association’s new CEO. Shoup replaces Ken Brengle, who informed the Board of his resignation as he has accepted the CEO position for the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. In a statement, Reed says, “We thank Ken for the professionalism and growth that his … [Read more...] about Resort Association Announces Appointment of Rick Shoup as New CEO; Ken Brengle Leaving Big Bear for Torrance Chamber Post
National Safe Boating Week Launches Tomorrow; Wear a Life Jacket, Designate a Driver, and Keep it Quagga-Free
Saturday marks the launch of the National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign, as boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket during National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, and always. In California last year, there were 55 boating fatalities and 601 boating accidents and, per the U.S. Coast Guard, 90% of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing … [Read more...] about National Safe Boating Week Launches Tomorrow; Wear a Life Jacket, Designate a Driver, and Keep it Quagga-Free
Former Airport General Manager Dick Lightner Returns for Third Tour of Duty, to Serve as Airport’s Interim GM
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