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Yosemite Hwy120 COC Partners in Business

Building Relationships

Table of Contents & 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

Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce April 2014

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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

By the Way!

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

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!

What interests you the most? Working on fun Events? Helping to grow YCC’s Membership ranks? Being a

liaison for local Business or with Yosemite? Marketing or Technology? Contact YCC for Info & to help!

From Wild Fire to Wild Flowers, on the Highway 120 Adventure!

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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 Submission Deadlines & Formats: Submissions must be received by the 5th of the month, or the Monday follow-ing 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. All information must be received electronically by email addressed to [email protected] – Thank You

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 end-less 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.

Wild Fire to Wild Flowers Rebirth of a Forest

Photos by Dusty Vaughn Mar 2014

MARCH 2014 NETWORK NIGHT RAFFLE NEWS Thank you for such wonderful raffle prizes

DONATED BY RAFFLE PRIZE WON BY James & Laurie Nagle Chardonnay Gift Set Bruce & Cindy Deutsch Accting Plus- Red Wine Tony/Erna– Curves Cathy Leetham Merry’s Flowers & Gifts Easter Gift Basket-Boy Jan Knudson-Letterosis Merry’s Flowers & Gifts Easter Gift Basket-Girl Jack Leetham PML Realty- Pinot Noir Lauree Borop Gina Hernandez Carron Tax Assoc.- Merlot Christina & Earl Wright Carole Smith Omni Handyman Svc.- Martini Gift Basket Annette-Curves Darrell Scott Ind. Beauty Consultant- Mary Kay Gift Box Cathy Leetham Joanne Scott Yosemite Area Realtors- Pearl Necklace/Earring Set Cathy Leetham Larry Jobe Pioneer Cleaning Servs- Forrest Bear Plate Earl Wright Pat & Richard Clontz Jackie’s Jewels- Beautiful Bracelet Cindy Deutsch Jackie Sample Letterosis-Jim & Jan Knudson Yosemite Letter Art Carole Smith Rabobank Tool & Emer, Car Kit Eleda Carlson Cindy Deutsch Dragonfly Art & Candles Jan Knudson Curves & Platters Garden Gift Set Carole Smith

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

Bring your Business Card to the next Network Night Mixer. Winners are featured in Chamber bul-letins, newsletters, and

emails.

March Network Night at Curves of Groveland

Welcome New Member(s)!

Firefall Coffee Roasting Company

For Info on how to join the Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce

please email [email protected] or

call (209) 962-0429

Chamber Board Meetings: Usually Noon on 2

nd 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

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

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!!!

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The Trip of a Lifetime!

Tuscany

Italy One Hotel

Holiday

BOOK BY MAY 1ST (Offer Extended!)

FOR A $100 PER

PERSON DISCOUNT

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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/

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On Friday, May 2, 2014, the U.S. Dis-trict 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 com-memorated at the foot of majestic Yo-semite Falls. Eighth graders from ten local schools have been invited to par-ticipate in the celebration of the Rule of Law; and approximately 250 stu-dents are expected to attend. This year’s Law Day Yosemite cele-bration will focus on the 150th Anni-versary of the Yosemite Land Grant of 1864, when President Abraham Lin-coln, 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 pro-tected 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 ad-dress 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 Amer-ica and how we might inspire future generations to support the idea born of the Yosemite Grant Act.

Seventh Annual

Farm & Ranch

Tour

Experience Groveland

Saturday, June 14,

2014

10AM–4PM For more information please email

[email protected] or phone 209-928-3775.

# 1 JOANIE GISLER’S LAZY G BAR RANCH,

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 con-nects area resi-dents and visitors of all ages with local farmers to share in the agricul-tural 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. Inter-act with the animals; enjoy exciting horse exhibitions and other demonstrations, work-shops, 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.

Mountain Sage Music 2014 Series

May 17

Tuolumne River Trust Pad-dle to the Sea- Sarah Lee

Guthrie, Johnny Irions

May 31 Jelly Bread

Bootstrap Circus

June 14 Hot Buttered Rum

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

Yosemite Courtyard Cabaret 2014

The Groveland Hotel

209-962-4000 Groveland.com

All Shows 8:00pm

May 24

“Travelin Band” tribute to Creedence Clearwater Re-vival June 14 James Garner as Johnny Cash July 5 Vintage Day- 1920’s-30’s fun Historic Music of Yo-semite July 26 The Legends of Rock Re-vue Aug 16 “Life in the Fast Lane” Ea-gles tribute Sept. 13 Rob Ely returns as Elvis Presley

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, prod-uct or service, would be greatly appreciated. Sponsors receive advertising on a variety of flyers, bro-chures, advertisements, press releases, and by other means. All donations will be seen by thou-sands 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: _____________________________________________________________

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 offi-cially 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 cut-ters 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. Be-fore 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 In-formation and a permit application is retrievable on the Forest website at http://fs.usda.gov/stanislaus

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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 Accounting Plus 18583 Main Street P.O. Box 805 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Phone: 962-7757 Phone: 962-6500 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Carole Smith, Secretary Peggy Mosley, Director

Carron Tax Associates Groveland Hotel 20093 Ridgecrest Way 18767 Main Street, PO Box 289 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Phone: 962-6119 Phone: 962-4000 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Rudy Manzo, Director Paul Pieretti, Director

Digipix Photography Lakeside Marketing 20511 Nob Hill Circle 18731 Main Street, POBox 606 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Groveland, Ca. 95321 Phone: 962-5219 Phone: 962-4143 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

James Nagle, Director Marc Fossum, Director

REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker MLP Shady Lady Parasols & Fans 20770 Big Foot Circle 13139 Clements Road Groveland, CA 95321 Groveland, CA 95321 Phone: 962-5252 ext 221 Phone: 962-7196 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Chamber Network Night Mixer 4

th Thursday of the month with exceptions in the 4

th 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 2

nd 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!

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