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Welcome
to the first totally on-line issue Still amazing to me where we’ve come over the last couple decades – from print to internet. Never did I think back in 1995, when Big Bear Magazine began, our entire industry would be so very different. Barbara Scharnhorst -Publisher |
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If
you love movies, now may be the time to put that love to
use with the Big Bear Lake Film Festival. The festival
is currently looking for both movie screeners and screenplay
readers. |
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After
more than three decades of government service, Michael
J. Dietrich, Chief of Fire and Aviation Management for
the San Bernardino National Forest, announced his retirement
in April. |
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Now
that the snow has melted, a whole new group of outdoor
activities are available to visitors and residents alike.
So put away the snow shoes, skis and snow boards and
bring out the bikes, boats and camping gear. |
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The
Chinese word for “crisis” is composed of two
characters. The first means “danger.” The second
means “opportunity.” Together, they signify “crisis.” |
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It
all started with the 1992 Landers/Big Bear earthquakes,
when lots of things Peggy and Jim Otterstrom owned got
broken. “We
didn’t like our ‘throw-away society’s’ consumptive
patterns, and even though we couldn’t change the world’s
path, we could change our own,” says Jim. |
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Long
time Big Bear resident Roger Nannini has become an
accomplished primitive/trompe l’ oeil artist, whose
talent is appreciated and recognized by collectors and
publishers
around the world. |
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When
people talk about the beautiful views of the lake
available around the valley, Castle Rock nearly always
gets mentioned
somewhere in the conversation. Not so many seem to know
there is another trail with amazing views from the other
side of the lake—Cougar Crest trail. |
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North
Shore Trading Company owners Jim and Janet Dooley are coordinating
the 2nd Annual Big Bear Paddlefest, to be held on the northern
shore of Big Bear Lake, July 11-12, 2009. The weekend event
is designed for those “serious paddle enthusiasts as
well as those new to the sports of canoeing and kayaking,” according
to Ms. Dooley. |
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Social
channels on the Internet are becoming a useful part of Public
Relations, Customer Service, and Internet Marketing for businesses.
The Aberdeen Group of Boston says that even though ROI is
hard to measure, 68% of companies they interviewed (chosen
as “Best
in Class”) plan to increase their marketing budget
for social media. |
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Resort
Association Guide -The
Next time you visit Big Bear to relax and get away from
it all, or to work
on your house be sure
to pick up Big Bear Lake Resort Association’s “Where
to Eat, Shop and Play” guide. The booklet can be found
throughout Big Bear Valley. |
Barbara
Scharnhorst, Publisher/Editor, Chad Scharnhorst, Assistant to the Publisher, Contributors Marlene Cain, Sandy Steers, Christie Walker, Radha Khalsa Webmaster KhalsaWeb 909.585.3234 |
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