September 2014

1
Yosemite Hwy120 COC
Partners in Business
Building Relationships
By the Way!
Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce
September2014
— — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —
Every Drop Counts
Please Be Water Wise
On May 31st, at the PML Lake Lodge, the Yosemite Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce hosted the 1st anTable of Contents
Page 1-4:
Water Conservation
Page 5-7:
Aug. Mixer, Raffle Prizes, Business of the Month
Page 8-9 : Ezulwini, 49’er Festival.
Page 10-12 Grand Marshal, Groveland Hotel, Threshold
Page 13-15 Copy Service, Flea Market, Kids Fly Free
Page 16-19: History of Quilts, Quilt Guild
Page 20-21: Fun Photos
Page 22-24 Member Services, Board of Directors
2
Page 2
— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —
GCSD's Intriguing Water Conservation Booth at Chili Cookoff
Once again GCSD will be displaying it's Water Conservation Booth at the 49'er Chili
Cookoff on Saturday, Sept. 20th at Mary Lavaroni Park in Groveland.
Visitors to our booth will be facing the daunting DRIPPING FAUCET quandary. Try to
figure out how many gallons of water this tiny drip adds up to in a year - you may be
surprised. It's a free contest with a high quality low-flow showhead for the contestant
who gets closest to the right amount. Last time we did this there was a 3 way tie for
first place!
We are featuring our Rebate Program for newly installations of low-flow Toilets and
Shower heads. It's so simple for GCSD customers to take advantage of this offer. You
can qualify for up to $100 for a toilet and $20 for a shower head. Come by and we will
explain it and give you a flyer to take with you.
Our booth is packed with information pamphlets on how you can conserve water. We
have the best tips for helping you cut back so that we can reach our State mandated
20% water conservation goal. The 20% reduction is a permanent mandate, not just
temporary because of the drought.
Please come by and meet GCSD managers and Board members. We are eager to hear
your ideas and, as well, to provide help where we can.
Thank you, Director Steve Perreira, Chair, Water Conservation Committee
3
Page 3
In The Home
Fix Leaks and Replace Old Toilets. Fix leaky faucets inside the home. These slow
leaks can result in saving approximately 140 gallons a week. Old toilets are not waterefficient and most continue to run. To check your toilet, put food coloring in the toilet
tank. If the coloring seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. It’s an easy fix and can
save over 600 gallons a month.
Shorten Showers. You can save up to 1000 gallons a month by keeping your shower
time under 5 minutes.
In the Kitchen. When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing.
Run only full loads when using a dishwasher.
Laundry. Replace old washing machines with one that has a water factor at or lower
than 9.5. These washing machines use 50% less water than a standard washer. If you
cannot afford to replace your washing machine, run only full loads.
Turn off Water. If you are leaving your home for an extended period of time, shut
your water off to avoid leaks that could go unnoticed while you are away.
Outside
Sprinkler System. Check your system frequently and adjust sprinklers so that your
landscaping is watered and not the house or the road.
Use a Broom. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway.
Watering Plants. Water plants in the morning when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation and use a hose nozzle adjusted to a fine spray.
Please contact GCSD if you have any questions regarding water conservation. 209-9627161
Bring your Business Card to
the next Network Night Mixer.
Winners are featured in Chamber bulletins, newsletters, and
emails.
Network Night Mixer RSVP
Please RSVP to YCC by the Tuesday before
each event, so that our Host (s) know how
many people to expect for snacks! . And
please bring a Raffle Prize if you can, to help
share in the fun!
4
Page 4
Resources for Water Conservation
Most Docks
Lake Level
Down 6 feet!
Pine Mountain Lake, Extraordinary Low, Aug. 01, 2014
Comprehensive Water Conservation Websites:
www.gcsd.org: Groveland CSD Website - Rebates, Tips on how to reduce 20%
www.sfwater.org: City of San Francisco – Detailed and Comprehensive Info
www.SaveourH2O.org: State of California - Comprehensive Facts and Info
www.whollyh2o.org: Comprehensive Information and Links to Experts
Dr. Elizabeth Doughtery email: [email protected]
Water Re-Use, Storage, Catchment, & Landscaping:
Books: on Greywater, Water Storage, Rainwater Catchment, Dry Landscaping:
www.harvestingrainwater.com Brad Lancaster (best rainwater harvesting books)
www.oasisdesign.net Art Ludwig (best greywater & water storage books)
www.kissyourgrassgoodbye.com Sarah Sutton (Landscapes, New American Front
Yard)
Non-Profits: (for Community Engagement, Transforming One Site at a time)
www.greywateraction.org president Laura Allen (greywater best practices)
www.dailyacts.org Trathen Heckman (permaculture, community projects, etc.)
Local Agencies (helpful on water conservation):
Tuolumne County Environmental Health, Rob Kostlivy, Director
Email: [email protected] (greywater permits, water storage regulations,
etc.)
5
Page 5
May2014
AugustNETWORK
2014 NETWORK
NIGHTNIGHT
AT TWO
ATGUYS
Mountain
PIZZA
Sage
PIES
A great
With
event
Co-Hosts
co-hosted
Ron by
& Peggie
Scott Gehrman
Sharp and
ofCarole
Lasting
& Adventures
Ron Smith and
Craig
Thanks
Seals
to of
ourGold
members
Country
and
Home
guests
Inspections.
for the wonderful
The food
raffle
wasprizes
proved
by Tangled Hearts Bakery, it was amazing! A special thanks to all that
donated such wonderful raffle prizes. We also officially welcomed
Don Pedro Dry Storage with a ribbon cutting just before the food service. It was such a wonderful turn out , thank you members and
guests.
Upcoming Network Nights
September 25 at Groveland Hotel
October 21 at The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake
6
Page 6
— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —
49’er Festival, Parade & Chili/Salsa Cook-Off Srpt. 20th
WE'VE GOT PRIZES!!
Here’s a partial list of this year’s
Jamestown Gas
New Amsterdam Citron Vodka
Emberz
$25 Gift Card
Peppery
$25 Gift Card
Peppery
$25 Gift Card
Two Guys Pizza Pies $45 Gift Certificate
Big O
Free Alignment
Twisted Oak
Guided Wine Tour
Bear’s Garden Florist $25 Gift Certificate
Hotel Charlotte
$75 Gift Certificate
Perko’s
$20 Gift Certificate
Pac-N-Copy
Personalized T-Shirt
Precision Optics
$25 Gift Card
Veronika Paul America: Final Destination ( signed)
Yosemite Hwy 120 CoC
$200 Cash for Gas
Plus great auction prizes: ½ off house painting, African
Safari Trip, Yosemite adventure, Black Oak Package and
many more…...
Many more great prizes will be added on the day of the
festival!
Tickets are $1.00 ea.
Need not be present to win!!!
You can contact Christina Leaman for info
on who to get tickets from! Just give her a
call - 209-781-5711(c) or 209-962-7757 (w)
or Kevin -(209)962-0429
7
Page 7
Business of the Month August 2014
8
Page 8
Win the trip of a lifetime!
UP FOR Auction at the 49’er Festival
5 Day Adventure Also Available
Come to the Festival for Details
9
Page 9
10
Page 10
2014 Grand Marshal
SMOKEY THE BEAR!
Smokey turns 70 this year! Come out and see him kick off our parade!
11
Page 11
12
Page 12
Performing at the 49’er Festival, Parade
and Chili/Salsa Cook-Off
Mike Collins and John de Jonge have been playing in bands together since 1998. In 2003, their
desire to form a six-piece horn dance-band that would play 60s and 70s Rock n' Roll, Motown
and R&B (with a little swing and country thrown in) took shape, and Threshold was formed. The
epitome of a feel-good band, Threshold consists of a tight trumpet and saxophone horn section, a
lead guitar player that toured with Louise Mandrell for 7 years, an incredible lead singer and the
best drummer/bass player rhythm section in the valley. All of the members sing, creating great
vocal harmonies.
Threshold takes much of our inspiration, and many of our musical selections, from the
recordings of Tower of Power, Chicago, The Blues Brothers, Wilson Picket, and Sam and Dave
to name just a few.
Threshold is a Modesto-based, seasoned “party band.” We have performed at the Modesto
Oktoberfest, Dublin Summer Concert Series, Pittsburg Seafood Festival, Stanislaus County Fair,
San Joaquin County Fair, Isleton Crawdad Festival, Oakdale Chocolate Festival, Manteca
Pumpkin Fair, Hilmar Dairy Festival, Stockton Miracle Mile Night, various street fairs and many
private and corporate events. Some of our past clients include the Dublin, Lodi, Tracy, and
Modesto Chambers of Commerce, the Sacramento chapter of the “Make a Wish Foundation” and
the Sierra Railroad.
We have had the privilege of having several great guest musicians sit in with us, but our best
experience was having Mic Gillette, lead trumpet player for Tower of Power, play several shows
with us.
We are the winners of the 2005 "Blue Collar Band" MAMA Award (Modesto Area Music
Association)
13
Page 13
Yosemite Hwy 120
Chamber of Commerce
209-962-0429
11875 Ponderosa Ln St.A
Groveland, Ca 95321
Copy/Print Prices
Prices good until July 1st, 2014
Color(per side)
B/W(per side)
1-1250
.44*
.10
1251-5000
.32*
.08
5001-10000
.27*
.06
*Prices based on 5% page coverage, using
standard paper. Original must be print ready.
*Same day service may be available, call for
availability.
Fax Services
$1.79 per page(cover counts as one page)
*Fax service available from 9am to 3pm.
14
Page 14
Yosemite Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce
Presents
The 9th Annual 1ST Saturday
FLEA MARKET
Dates: 4/5, 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6 and 10/4
at Mary Laveroni Park, Groveland 8 AM - 1 PM
Gates open to Vendors at 7 AM – FREE Admission to Buyers
Space Cost: $10 for Chamber Members, $15 for non-members
For Information: Ron - 962-6316 or Tony - 962-0824
All are Welcome – Sell your treasures & have some fun!
YCC - 209-962-0429 www.groveland.org
The Yosemite Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce will be having a booth at
the July 5th Flea Market. If you would like to donate any saleable items for
this event, contact Kevin @ 962-0429. We are expecting our largest number of vendors of the season, which means an endless amount of bargains
and treasures to find. Ron and Tony will be on hand to help you and answer any question you may have. Remember, vendor parking is at the
lower parking lot, let’s save the close spaces for your customers.
15
Page 15
Airport Day
Saturday, October 4
Join us for a day of aviation fun at PML Airport
In the morning:
What: EAA Young Eagles event
Where: PML Airport
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 noon
EAA YOUNG EAGLES EVENT
EAA Young Eagle rides in the morning from 9 AM - 11:00am. EAA/PML pilots will offer free airplane
rides to kids 7 - 17. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will sign permission
forms.
In the afternoon:
What: Community Airport Day
Where: PML Airport
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: Noon to 3:00 PM
Community Airport Day - noon to 3:00 PM
PML pilots invite the community to a fun and exciting afternoon at the airport, including aircraft displays, formation flying, skydivers, precision flying contests, airplane vs. car/motorcycle races, model
aircraft and other aerial feats.
Free admission. Refreshments available for purchase. Park on Elderberry off Ferretti Road and enter
under the banner. Bring a lawn chair and a hat, and enjoy the day.
For Community Airport Day information, check the PML News or contact: Catherine Santa Maria (209)
962-0710.
For Young Eagles information contact: Ed Sunday, EAA 1337, Young Eagles Coordinator (209) 533-1405
or Ed Gregory, EAA President (209) 962-5061.
16
Page 16
Quilting in America
History of Quilts: An American Folk Art
The quilt, as we know it in America, was originally a strictly utilitarian article, born of the necessity of
providing warm covers for beds. Quilts were also used as hangings for doors and windows that were
not sealed well enough to keep out the cold. The earliest American quilts, made by English and
Dutch settlers, were so intimately connected to everyday life of the early colonists that no record of
them exists.
During the early years of American colonization, most Colonial women were busy spinning, weaving
and sewing the clothes for their family, so had little time for artistic quilting. Commercial blankets or
woven coverlets were more likely to be used, but during difficult times, when money was scarce or
imported textiles limited, many Colonial women had to become creative in their use of materials on
hand to keep their families warm during the cold seasons.
Those early settlers could not afford to simply discard things when they wore out; necessity required
they carefully use their resources. Therefore, when blankets became worn, they were patched, combined with other blankets, or used as filler between other blankets. These were not carefully constructed heirlooms, rather they were functional items for the sole purpose of keeping people warm.
Only in later years, when fabrics were being manufactured in America and were more affordable,
freeing women from the work of making their own yarns and fabrics, did the more artistic type of
quilting become more widespread.
In the 100 years between 1750 and 1850 thousands of quilts were pieced and patched, and many of
them are preserved. Many of these quilts were so elaborate that years were spent making and quilting them. It is no wonder they are cherished as precious heirlooms and occupy honored places in
homes and museums. Those early quilts provide a glimpse into the history of quilting as well as the
history of the United States.
As the frontier was conquered, living conditions improved. With prosperity and the availability of
more materials, quilts became less austere. Patchwork quilts were more likely to be made of new
and finer fabrics. Appliqué quilts, which require more fabric, began to emerge and developed a body
of traditional patterns. More and more women, particularly those in the upper-classes, had the time
and resources to pursue more "genteel" arts. During this time the Victorian crazy quilt, became
popular. By the early 1900s, quilting was transforming from a necessary art into a creative one.
When the United States entered World War 1 in 1917, quiltmaking became more important than
ever. The U.S. government urged citizens to “Make Quilts – Save the Blankets for our Boys over
There.” Quilts were made for fundraising and awareness building. The government took all the wool
produced for commercial use in 1918 and instituted “heatless Mondays.” Following the war interest
in quilting as an art was renewed.
During the Great Depression, people simply did not have the money to buy blankets so once again
women relied on their own skills and resources to keep their families warm. Saving bits and pieces
of material from clothing and other blankets, using material from feedsacks, and "making do" were
common practices for frugal quilters during those difficult years.
17
Page 17
— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —
During World War 2, quilting was used to raise money to support the Red Cross. The “signature
quilt” was especially popular. In a signature quilt, business people, store owners, and citizens of a
community would pay a small fee to have their names embroidered on quilt blocks. The blocks were
sewn together and quilted, and the finished quilt was raffled off with all proceeds going to the Red
Cross. These quilts are now fascinating community records.
Through the 1950s and 1960s, there was less general interest in quilting than at any other time in
American history. To many, the quilt was associated with lean times and “making do” – quiltmaking
was viewed as dated and old-fashioned. It was primarily older quilters, those who had always
quilted, who kept the art of quiltmaking alive during this time.
Then in the 1970s and 1980s, the granddaughters of these older women began to revive interest in
quiltmaking. The back-to-the-land movement, prompted by the anti-materialism of the late 1960s,
generated a desire among many young people to learn hand skills that had been neglected in the
postwar rush toward an automated society.
A milestone in American history, the Bicentennial celebration of 1976, was also a turning point in the
history of quilts in America. The quilt became popular as a means of expressing national pride and
achievement, and a powerful reminder of our past.
Now, in yet another century, quiltmaking in the early 2000s is still practiced as it always was, though
now more for relaxation than out of necessity. Some quilters follow the craft in conventional form for
leisure-time amusement or because it represents a tradition they find emotionally significant. Others
have found in quiltmaking an artistic medium they can manipulate to their ends, and have ultimately
created new styles and techniques.
The history of America can be seen in the history of quilts: in the rich heritage left us by those thrifty,
self-sufficient women who helped settle this land, in the families whose history is sewn into quilts
one patch at a time, and in the legacy of the quilting arts passed on to children and grandchildren so
they may carry them forward to the future.
18
Page 18
— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —
What are these crazy patterns all over town
The history of barn decoration dates back to the mid 1800's. Painting symbols on barns originated from traditional folk art passed along from the German and Swiss immigrants who settled
the Pennsylvania Dutch region in southeastern Pennsylvania. Once these groups including Lutherans, Moravians, Mennonites and other Christian reformists, built their family farms and communities, they would paint small patterns on their barns to celebrate their heritage and bring good
fortune. Originally these patterns were simple stars, compass roses, or stylized birds from traditional folk art.
Today's barn decorating revival became popular with a woman named Donna Sue Groves, from
Adams County, Ohio. She wanted to honor her mother by hanging a colorful painted quilt square
on her barn. Instead of just one quilt square, she began a community project with twenty quilts
being displayed along a driving trail to encourage visitors to travel through the countryside. This
was the start of our first quilt trail in America. Quilt trails are now being organized all across the
country. Barn quilts are displayed around communities and then mapped out for tourist to follow
these amazing works of art. They promote tourism and help draw visitors into our rural communities. Traditional stars and various quilt patterns are now being displayed on barns, homes, sheds
and sides of buildings. They are also put on posts and displayed in yards and parks. Some examples of quilt patterns on barns throughout our country are shown below.
19
Page 19
Pine Needlers
QUILT GUILD
By Sandy Smith
September is a very busy month for quilters with several shows and even a
cruise. So let me give you the information:
September 5-7 - Gold Bug Quilters Show - $7 admission (includes all three
days) gentlemen and children free – Cameron Park Community Center 2502
Country Club Dr. - Cameron Park.
September 13 - Quilters Luncheon – Cost: $35. Wild Women Don’t Get The
Blues - Divine Savior Catholic Church – Orangevale contact goldenvalleyquiltguild. org for more info. 10 a.m. - 2p.m.
September 20-21 - Sierra Quilt Guild – $8 admission - Christmas in the Sierras
- Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 27 thru October 12. San Francisco thru the Panama Canal. Contact
Terry - Travel event specialist, terry@pamstravel. net, for more info.
Tuesday, September 16 will be Pine Needlers Quilt Guild meeting, under the
Library, at 6 p.m.
The Block Party will be on Thursday, September 18, at Deana’s garage from 13 p.m. Have several little quilts ready to sew together and a few to tie. Come
out and get to know some of the guild members better and make a child in a
bad situation, happy. We are also preparing some kits for the “Dress A Girl”
project.
Remember only 10 months until The Stroll. Cooler weather is here so we can
do more sewing. The “theme” at the Foothills Community Church will be
Christmas In June, so be thinking along those lines. People are already excited about what we are going to be doing, happy sewing everyone.
One quick word of encouragement to all of us who have gray hair they are actually “wisdom highlights”. I got mine from my kids, how about you?
20
Favorite Photos and Fun Pics
We sure hope for a lot of snow this
year! Thanks Terri Metz
Mother Lode Adventures
So many wonderful tourist coming to our community
Photo by Paul Pieretti
Member Board outside
of Visitor Center
21
Favorite Photos and Fun Pics
Hi Linda!
A
BIG hand to the Garden Club for all
they do to keep our community so
beautiful!
Tony really get’s into his work!
Who could forget last years parade?
We need your Fall pictures for
the October edition. Fall is such a
beautiful time of year up here,
let’s share it with everyone!
22
Page 22
Real Estate& Property Management
Food & Beverage
Place your card here
Financial Services
Retail
Place your card here
23
Page 23
Financial Services
Beauty & Spa
Place your card here
Lodging
Place your card here
Professional & Technical Services
Place your card here
Camps, Camping & RV’s
Vacation Rentals
Travel & Recreation Services
Health & Wellness
Photography
Retail
General Services
To place your business card
contact Kevin at 209-962-0429
24
Yosemite Highway120
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Tom Hernandez , President
SoulBeGood Residential Support Services
19439 Pine Mountain Drive
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-7407
E-mail: [email protected]
Earl Wright, Vice President
Cathy Leetham, Treasurer
Groveland Pizza Factory
18583 Main Street
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-7757
E-mail: [email protected]
Accounting Plus
P.O. Box 805
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-6500
E-mail: [email protected]
Carole Smith, Secretary
Peggy Mosley, Director
Carron Tax Associates
20093 Ridgecrest Way
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-6119
E-mail: [email protected]
Groveland Hotel
18767 Main Street, PO Box 289
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-4000
E-mail: [email protected]
Rudy Manzo, Director
Paul Pieretti, Director
Digipix Photography
20511 Nob Hill Circle
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-5219
E-mail: [email protected]
Lakeside Marketing
18731 Main Street, POBox 606
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-4143
E-mail: [email protected]
James Nagle, Director
Marc Fossum, Director
REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker MLP
20770 Big Foot Circle
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: 962-5252 ext 221
E-mail: [email protected]
Shady Lady Parasols & Fans
13139 Clements Road
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: 962-7196
Email: [email protected]
By the Way is published by
the
Yosemite Hwy120 COC
11875 Ponderosa Lane, Suite A
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1263
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: (209) 962-0429
Email: [email protected]
YosemiteHighway120ChamberofCommerce.com
Find Us On Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/
yosemitechamber
Follow us on Twitter
http://twitter.com/Yosemite COC
Submission Deadlines & Formats:
Submissions must be received
by the 5th of the month, or the
Monday following the 5th if it
falls on a weekend. Submissions
should not be formatted, please
send your stories in the body of
an email, no attachment is necessary unless you are sending
images.
Advertising Information &
Costs:
Business Card Size Ad $33.60
per quarter. Ads auto renew
unless notice to cancel is received by the 5th of the month
for the upcoming quarter. All ads
must be received in a JPG or
PDF format file.
Chamber Network Night Mixer
4 Thursday of the month with exceptions in the 4th Quarter
5:30 Thursday Sept. 25 at Groveland Hotel
th
Chamber Board of Directors Meetings - All Members Welcome!
Usually Noon on 2nd Thursday of the Month with exceptions as needed (Note Below!)
11:30 Friday Oct 10 at Pizza Factory
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Oct 21st– Annual Dinner at The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake