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"Today, the El Dorado Union High School District is mourning the loss of Coach Chic Bist after an extended illness. Coach Bist was a legendary figure within our community for his boundless generosity and genuine care for friends and strangers alike, and for shaping the lives of young adults for over 30 years. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and the thousands of students that he touched. We will forever be grateful for his influence in our school community and endeavor to live up to the expectations he established for himself and others. " -- Dr. Ron Carruth, Superintendent, El Dorado Union High School District
"Dr. Carruth, thank you for honoring Chic in such a beautiful sentiment by way of this announcement. I love your call to action that we should all strive to do our best, as he did. Holly Bist and family have much to be proud of. He is missed already." -- Kathy Hill-Kasnic
"He was stout and strong, looking the part of a guy who would toss beer kegs for kicks. "He had a square jaw, bear-sized hands and a whispery growl of a voice that made players stand to attention, in or out of shoulder pads. Chic Bist was also about the nicest man you could find, a gregarious giver. He was everyone’s friend. It meant something to play for him, or coach alongside of him, or compete against him." Wrote Joe Davidson in "Remembering beloved high school football coach Chic Bist"https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article234667502....
In April of this year Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools, recognized Coach Chic Bist on behalf of the El Dorado County Office of Education and the El Dorado Union High School District in appreciation for his caring example for our school and community to include everyone and emphasize the value and importance of 'family.'"
See more here: http://inedc.com/14/annual-union-mine-football-crab-feed-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98cracking%E2%80%99-success
