The Newsroom, etc Business Bits

March 22, 2011

The Big Bear Library has postponed the Book Sale due to the weather challenges. Originally scheduled for Wednesday March 23 to Saturday March 26, it has now been rescheduled to Wednesday April 6 thru Saturday April 9.

Wild Wings’ loyal customers can enjoy some terrific reduced their prices while the owners are anticipating their closing this spring. It’s time to stock up for your winged friends and take advantage of the fantastic gift opportunities.

The new Dollar Tree……. A shopping experience, galore!

Getting Healthier

Gabe & Vicki Velasquez are back home resting from Gabe’s bout in the hospital with a heart attack. Of course Vicki is always ‘just great’, just ask her!

Ron Seymour is regaining his strength daily & looking forward to doing his ‘Round Town with Ron’ shows live again very soon.

And Julie & John Grandi are returning from the nice warm desert where Julie’s been recuperating from hip surgery.

We’ve said ‘Goodbye’ to:

Dr. Robert Davies passed away Sunday morning March 20, 2011, at the age of 80 years. A memorial service will be held April 30th at The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake at 11:00 a m. The public is invited to attend. Read more about Bob Davies on Rimoftheworld.net.

Gypsey Butler passed away Sunday March 20, 2011 at the age 72 years, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, following surgery and subsequent health complications. She is survived by her brother & sister-in-law, Ron and Elena Peavy and her four nieces and nephews, Scott Peavy, Lesli Ventimiglia, Matthew Peavy and Krista Ray.

Gypsey moved to Big Bear Lake in February of 2006 from Denver, Colorado where she had been a long-time resident. Big Bear friends will miss her warm personality, fashionable dress and meeting her at many community functions. A memorial service is pending for late April or early May.

Frank Bradley passed away Monday March 21, 2011 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Abbott, three children and several grandchildren. Beverly would appreciate a card or call from her Big Bear friends. Contact her through E.T. Russell.

Media Muse

Did you catch Denis Thomas Monday 7:00 a m & 7:00 p m, Good Day Big Bear Channel 6 show? His guest was Museum Curator Merle, who had some fascinating photos and stories about the history of Big Bear.

The Barnstorm Restaurant, Friday & Saturday nights this week is having a Red Cross Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraiser. This is a ’must do’! See the details on Rimoftheworld.net.

“A Musical-Comedy Life” Friday, March 25 at 7:30, opening night for CATS spring show, “A Musical-Comedy Life” starring Robin Field and other local CATS actors, dancers and singers. The show runs for “3 performances only”: Fri/3-25, Sat/3-26 & Sunday Matinee @ 1:30.

Bearly Speaking Toastmasters Club will have a “Humor Open House” on Tuesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwoods Resort. Bring your favorite joke and get ready to laugh throughout the meeting. For information, 909-866-8849. Early arrivals may take advantage of the half-price no-host bar menu available until 6 p.m. in the Stillwell’s Lounge.

Sugarloaf Property Owners Association meeting will be Saturday, March 26th at 10:00 a m at the Sugarloaf Fire Station, located at the corner of Maple & Baldwin Lanes. The guest speaker will be a Big Bear Sherriff representative.

The Big Bear Computer Club meets Thursday, April 7th at 5:30 pm. The Discovery Center is now closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays affecting meetings schedule. We were able to obtain the 1st Thursday of the month as our regular monthly meeting at the Discovery Center. The club will be providing Pizza from the Red Baron so don’t miss out!

Big Bear Historical Society’s will have James Ramos, Chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as the guest speaker with the topic being the history of the Serrano Indians who inhabited the Big Bear Valley. The general meeting will be Tuesday April 5th at at 7:00 p m in the BBARWA meeting room, located at 121 Palomino Drive, Big Bear City. Everyone is invited and there is no admission charge. For more information contact Doug Walton, 909 633-8314.

From E.T.’s computer……….

I’m running a bit behind getting this to you. But you know how it is when the L A Lakers are contesting the Phoenix Suns and they’re scoring toe-to-toe in three overtimes! Thank goodness for brawny Ron Artest or they still might be fighting it out. It was all worth it … Lakers – 139 YES! Suns – 137.

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