By the Way!
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By the Way!
Yosemite Hwy120 COC Partners in Business Building Relationships By the Way! Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce April 2014 — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — — Rainbow Pool is now open! The US Forest Service partnered with the Yosemite Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce to establish a clean up day for one of our treasured recreational areas-Rainbow Pool. The event took place on Saturday March 29th, the response for volunteers was overwhelming, as many volunteers shared their stories of enjoying Rainbow Pool during their childhood and bringing their children there to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the area. The team was able to clear the roadway entrance and exit, removed mud and debris from the restroom and parking lots area (approximately 20 wheel barrels of mud), sanded picnic tables and benches. Sanded the BBQ pits for later painting (heavy rain was in the forecast, but mother nature provided us with the break we needed to accomplish the objectives set by Dusty Vaughn of the US Forest Service). Limbs hauled up and burn piles were established, logs were cut and hauled up to level ground to be chipped at a later date. Broken parking stops were replaced, the entire roadway, parking areas, steps leading down to Rainbow Pool were blown off-removing dirt and debris. What a difference a day makes! We would also like to acknowledge Evergreen Lodge for their generosity-snacks, drinks, and setting up and being in charge of our check in station. Down to Earth Hardware/Pine Mountain Hardware donated Stain and High Temp spray paint for the BBQ pits to further beautify this wonderful amenity located in our own backyard. Tomas Hernandez Jr President: Yosemite Hwy 120 Chamber of Commerce Very Special Thanks to our Rainbow Pool Volunteers: Bill Kuerz Bob Stanley Brando Haven Brittany Williams Carla Izquierdo Cathy Shakespeare Clint Hart Dusty Vaughn Dwight Follien Elisabeth Barton Gabriella Timmins Jessica Davis Kate Brown Kris Proctor Mark Shakespeare Melinda Pollock Paul Dettman Rafael Garcia Randy Obregon & Son Sheara Haven Sheila Cenicola Tarynn Warren Tiara Gomez Tim Hoagland Tomas Hernandez Vern Shumway Table of Contents Page 1 & 2: Rainbow Pool Open, Trout Fest; WF2WF Page 3 & 4: Business of the Month; Network Night Mixer News Page 5 & 6: Big Cash Giveaway, Tuscany Travel Offer Page 7 & 8: Celebrate Yosemite, Paddle to the Sea Page 9 & 10: Friday Night LIve, Law Day Yosemite Page 11: Farm and Ranch Tour, Concerts Page 12 & 13: 49’er Festival, U.S Forest Service Page 14 & 15: Business Cards; Page 16: Chamber Board of Directors, Meeting & Event News Page 2 Trout Fest 2014 Trout Fest 2014 was once again an amazing event at Moccasin Creek Hatchery. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife gave kids of all ages a hands-on opportunity, to hone their fishing skills, learn about trout and the local hatchery. Activities included knot tying, rigging, casting, cleaning fish, trout tasting and an endless amount of Science and Art activities. It was amazing to see the reaction of the kids(and adults) that had never seen or touched a fish. 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/YosemiteCOC Wild Fire to Wild Flowers Rebirth of a Forest 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. Photos by Dusty Vaughn Mar 2014 All information must be received electronically by email addressed to [email protected] – Thank You Have You Joined a YCC Committee? Any member of YCC can serve on a Committee, you do not have to be on the YCC Board of Directors! Like us at: What interests you the most? Working on fun Events? https://www.facebook.com/Highway120Adventure Helping to grow YCC’s Membership ranks? Being a liaison for local Business or with Yosemite? Marketing Follow us at: or Technology? Contact YCC for Info & to help! https://twitter.com/Hwy120Adventure From Wild Fire to Wild Flowers, on the Highway 120 Adventure! Page 3 MARCH 2014 NETWORK NIGHT RAFFLE NEWS Thank you for such wonderful raffle prizes DONATED BY James & Laurie Nagle Accting PlusCathy Leetham Merry’s Flowers & Gifts Merry’s Flowers & Gifts PML RealtyGina Hernandez Carron Tax Assoc.Carole Smith Omni Handyman Svc.Darrell Scott Ind. Beauty ConsultantJoanne Scott Yosemite Area RealtorsLarry Jobe Pioneer Cleaning ServsPat & Richard Clontz Jackie’s JewelsJackie Sample Letterosis-Jim & Jan Knudson Rabobank Cindy Deutsch Curves & Platters RAFFLE PRIZE Chardonnay Gift Set Red Wine WON BY Bruce & Cindy Deutsch Tony/Erna– Curves Easter Gift Basket-Boy Easter Gift Basket-Girl Pinot Noir Jan Knudson-Letterosis Jack Leetham Lauree Borop Merlot Christina & Earl Wright Martini Gift Basket Annette-Curves Mary Kay Gift Box Cathy Leetham Pearl Necklace/Earring Set Cathy Leetham Forrest Bear Plate Earl Wright Beautiful Bracelet Cindy Deutsch Yosemite Letter Art Tool & Emer, Car Kit Dragonfly Art & Candles Garden Gift Set Carole Smith Eleda Carlson Jan Knudson Carole Smith March Network Night at Curves of Groveland Here are Dates & Locations for our 2014 Mixers (Some have multiple hosts) April 24 at Two Guys Pizza Pies with co-hosts Ron & Peggy Sharp and Carole & Ron Smith May 22 at Big Creek Meadow Ranch June 26 at Rabobank Groveland Branch Welcome New Member(s)! Bring your Business Card to the next Network Firefall Coffee Roasting Night Mixer. Winners are Company For Info on how to join the Yosemite featured in Chamber bulletins, newsletters, and Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce emails. please email [email protected] or call (209) 962-0429 Chamber Board Meetings: Usually Noon on 2nd Thursday of the Month with exceptions as needed All Members Are Welcome! 2:00pmFriday April 24th at Pizza Factory Noon Thursday May 8th at Pizza Factory Page 4 Business of the Month March - April 2014 Pioneer Cleaning Services Pat & Richard Clontz Pioneer Cleaning Services Since 1987 Pat & Richard Clontz [email protected] Phone: 209-962-1934 “When SECURITY is an issue” Dear Neighbor, If you are considering having your Home or Custom Rental Home cleaned please contact, PIONEER CLEANING SERVICES and appreciate these advantages: 1. Security. Many people speak highly of our work because we are honest, dependable and a desire to give our clients the best service available. 2. No Contracts. We do not require nor need a contract with our clients. 3. Sanitary Conditions. We do not carry cleaning supplies (duster, mop, vacuum bag, etc.) from house to house. We have been for PROVIDING SERVICES for 27 years, 10 in California. References Available “We are here when you can’t be” We are confident that you will be pleased with our superior service, and we would appreciate the opportunities to further discuss all the advantages we can provide for you. Sincerely, Pat & Richard Clontz Pioneer Cleaning Services Page 5 Time is running out! But there are still tickets available for this great event. We are having great food, music and a chance to win some BIG CASH!!! Page 6 — — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — — The Trip of a Lifetime! Tuscany Italy One Hotel Holiday BOOK BY MAY 1ST (Offer Extended!) FOR A $100 PER PERSON DISCOUNT Page 7 — — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — — Page 8 — — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — —— — — — — Announcing 2014 49er Festival Theme Wild & Scenic Highway 120 the Rebirth of a Forest Application Forms & Information is now available on our website http://49erfestival. blogspot.com/ Page 9 — — — — —— — — — —— — — — — On Friday, May 2, 2014, the U.S. District Court, co-sponsored with the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will hold the second annual Law Day Yosemite in Yosemite Valley, to celebrate the Rule of Law and its contributions to the rights and freedoms all Americans enjoy. The Rule of Law will be specially commemorated at the foot of majestic Yosemite Falls. Eighth graders from ten local schools have been invited to participate in the celebration of the Rule of Law; and approximately 250 students are expected to attend. This year’s Law Day Yosemite celebration will focus on the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Land Grant of 1864, when President Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of a civil war tearing at the seams of the nation, had the vision to sign the Yosemite Grant Act which established Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove as the first protected wild land to be preserved for all time. The eighth grade students have been invited to enter an essay contest explaining the significance of the Grant Act of 1864 to our country and citizens. Successful essays will address why legislation was necessary to protect places like Yosemite Valley; what might Yosemite be today without such protections; whether and why national parks are important to America and how we might inspire future generations to support the idea born of the Yosemite Grant Act. Page 10 Page 11 Mountain Sage Music 2014 Series May 17 Tuolumne River Trust Paddle to the Sea- Sarah Lee Guthrie, Johnny Irions May 31 Jelly Bread Bootstrap Circus Seventh Annual Farm & Ranch Tour Experience Groveland Saturday, June 14, 2014 10AM–4PM For more information please email June 14 Hot Buttered Rum [email protected] or phone 209-928-3775. # 1 JOANIE GISLER’S LAZY G BAR RANCH, June 21 Sierra EcoSummit with Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Tracorum June 29 The Duhks July 26 California Honeydrops Aug 2 Birds of Chicago Aug 16| Brothers Comatose Aug 23- Incendio 17331 CORCORAN-GRAY RD ( WARDS FERRY & CORCORAN GRAY), BIG OAK FLAT # 2 DEER CREEK CHERRY FARM, 12221 DEER CREEK RD, GROVELAND # 3 MOUNTAIN SAGE NURSERY, 18653 MAIN ST.( HWY 120), GROVELAND #4 BIG CREEK MEADOW RANCH, 10551 SMITH STATION RD, GROVELAND # 5 RED TAIL RANCH, 22307 FERRETTI RD, GROVELAND The FOTC Farm & Ranch Tour connects area resi-dents and visitors of all ages with local farmers to share in the agricultural bounty and rural beauty of our county. The 2014 Tour is centered in the Groveland area – Gate-way to Yosemite National Park. Spend the day in this his-toric and majestic area visiting local farms and ranches. Interact with the animals; enjoy exciting horse exhibitions and other demonstrations, workshops, and live music. Observe Plein Air painting. Taste free samples of wine, hard cider and local food. Take farm tours, wagon rides; shop. All activities included with price of ticket. Yosemite Courtyard Cabaret 2014 The Groveland Hotel 209-962-4000 Groveland.com All Shows 8:00pm May 24 “Travelin Band” tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival June 14 James Garner as Johnny Cash July 5 Vintage Day- 1920’s-30’s fun Historic Music of Yosemite July 26 The Legends of Rock Revue Aug 16 “Life in the Fast Lane” Eagles tribute Sept. 13 Rob Ely returns as Elvis Presley Page 12 Donation Opportunities – 2014 49’er Festival, Chili & Salsa Cook-Off The Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce needs your help and support with the Groveland community’s biggest event of the year: the 49’er Festival & Chili Cook-Off. The event, scheduled for September 20, 2014, in Mary Laveroni Community Park, will begin with a pancake breakfast at 7am, followed by a fly-over at 8:30 and a Parade down Main Street at 9:00. Vendor booths for crafts, merchandise and food, as well as activities for all ages, will be set up in the park, plus the booths for the Chili & Salsa Cook-Off. The raffle, silent auction and live auction are always very popular events, and our live entertainment will be an additional draw. We are in need of event sponsors, as well as prize donations for the raffle and auction events. Would your business consider being a sponsor, or donating a prize for the raffle or auctions? A sponsorship of $100 or more would be most welcome. A donation of monetary, gift certificate, product or service, would be greatly appreciated. Sponsors receive advertising on a variety of flyers, brochures, advertisements, press releases, and by other means. All donations will be seen by thousands of people, and we try to list all donations on our website too, so this is a really great way to promote your business. Please indicate on the attached form your donation and return it with your donation (if appropriate) to the Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce, P.O. box 1263, Groveland, CA 95321. If it’s a product or service, we will contact you to make arrangements to pick up your gift or to discuss details. Business Name: _____________________________________________________________ Description of Donation: _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone: _____________________________________________________________ Business Address ____________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________ Page 13 U.S. Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest 19777 Greenley Road News Release Sonora, CA 95370 Media Contact: Rebecca Garcia Voice: 209-532-3671 209-532-3671 Ext. 244 Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/ [email protected] Personal Use Fuelwood Season Begins Today Sonora, Calif. (April 1, 2014)… With the U.S. Forest Service Fuelwood Season officially beginning today, Personal Use Fuelwood Permits are now available for purchase at Stanislaus National Forest offices until November 30. The U.S. Forest Service charges $25 for a two-and-a-half-cord permit, with a maximum purchase of 10 cords per household (Permit terms and federal regulations are strictly enforced). Although the Personal Use Fuelwood season begins today, some Forest roads are not scheduled to open until April 15 or later, as weather and road conditions allow. Additionally, the Rim Fire area remains closed to the public; however, there will be access to woodcutting in the closure area for a limited time. When people come in for permits on the Groveland District, they will be directed to gather fuel wood at: Diamond O Campground Middle Fork Day Use Area Carlon Day Use Area Sweetwater Campground Rainbow Pool Day Use Area Lost Claim Campground No other recreation or other use of the campgrounds or day use areas is allowed within the closure area, and no other cutting or gathering of fuel wood along Highway 120 within the Rim Fire area or other closed areas in the Rim Fire area is allowed. Early season fuelwood cutters should plan to stay on the drier Forest roads. As the season continues, un-surfaced roads will gradually dry out, and become less vulnerable to damage. Driving on the drier roads helps to reduce maintenance costs and protects Forest resources. Fuelwood cutters are required to review and follow the terms specified on their permit, and to present their valid permit to Forest officers checking for compliance. Each chainsaw must be equipped with an approved, serviceable spark arrestor. A shovel and approved, serviceable fire extinguisher must be readily available at the cutting site. Also, when hauling firewood, the number of the load tags applied to the load must be clearly visible from the rear of the load. The operation of chainsaws and power equipment is permitted only on “permissive woodcutting days,” and is prohibited on “negative woodcutting days” during periods of high fire danger. Before cutting firewood, fuelwood cutters must first call (209) 532-5601 for a pre-recorded message, or check at any open Ranger Station to find out if that day is a “permissive cut day.” Motor vehicle travel and parking is limited to one vehicle length (vehicle and trailer) from National Forest Transportation System routes. Only dead and down material may be taken, and all firewood must be cut less than 6 feet in length prior to hauling. Woodcutters may obtain Personal-Use Fuelwood permits at all Stanislaus National Forest offices. Groveland Ranger Station -Highway 120, east of Groveland (209) 962-7825. Summit Ranger Station -Highway 108, in Pinecrest (209) 965-3434. Calaveras Ranger Station -Highway 4 in Hathaway Pines (209) 795-1381. Mi-Wok Ranger Station -Highway 108 in Mi-Wuk Village (209) 586-3234. Sonora Forest Supervisor's Office -Sonora at 19777 Greenley Rd. (209) 532-3671. The public may obtain Personal Use Fuelwood Permits through the mail. A permit application can be mailed to anyone who contacts a Forest office at the above listed telephone numbers. Additionally, woodcutting Information and a permit application is retrievable on the Forest website at http://fs.usda.gov/stanislaus Page 14 Real Estate& Property Management Food & Beverage Place your card here Financial Services Page 15 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 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] Chamber Network Night Mixer 4th Thursday of the month with exceptions in the 4th Quarter 5:30 Thursday April 24th at Two Guys Pizza Pies with co-hosts Ron & Peggie Sharp plus Carron Tax Assoc. 5:30 Thursday May 22nd at Big Creek Meadow Ranch with co-host Outer Aisle Foods Chamber Board of Directors Meetings - All Members Welcome! Usually Noon on 2nd Thursday of the Month with exceptions as needed (Note Below!) 2:00-3:30 Thursday April 24 at Pizza Factory Noon Thursday May 8 at Pizza Factory MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Ribbon Cutting: 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday May 3 Down to Earth Nursery & Construction, Belladonna Salon, Hessler Construction are having an Open House and BBQ with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event at 3:30pm! Ribbon Cutting: Mountain Sage Coffee 12:30pm Saturday May 3rd - See Everyone There! Saturday May 17: Celebrate Yosemite Past Present and Future - A Live Show for Youth & Young at Heart Saturday May 31: Big Cash Giveaway & Summer Kick Off BBQ - Get Your Tickets Now!