By the Way!

Yosemite Hwy120 COC
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By the Way!
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
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
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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: info@groveland.org
YosemiteHighway120ChamberofCommerce.com
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Wild Fire to Wild Flowers
Rebirth of a Forest
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Photos by Dusty Vaughn Mar 2014
All information must be received
electronically by email addressed to
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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 info@groveland.org 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
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Business of the Month March - April 2014
Pioneer Cleaning Services
Pat & Richard Clontz
Pioneer Cleaning Services
Since 1987
Pat & Richard Clontz
richardclontz@sbcglobal.net
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
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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. 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.
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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
info@farmsoftuolumnecounty.org
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
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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: _____________________________________________________________
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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/ rebeccagarcia@fs.fed.us
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
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Real Estate& Property Management
Food & Beverage
Place your card here
Financial Services
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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: SoulBeGood@SoulBeGood.com
Earl Wright, Vice President
Cathy Leetham, Treasurer
Groveland Pizza Factory
18583 Main Street
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-7757
E-mail: pizzafactory@bobwrong.com
Accounting Plus
P.O. Box 805
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-6500
E-mail: Leetham@inreach.com
Carole Smith, Secretary
Peggy Mosley, Director
Carron Tax Associates
20093 Ridgecrest Way
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-6119
E-mail: carolesmith@carrontax.com
Groveland Hotel
18767 Main Street, PO Box 289
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-4000
E-mail: peggy@groveland.com
Rudy Manzo, Director
Paul Pieretti, Director
Digipix Photography
20511 Nob Hill Circle
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-5219
E-mail: pmlrudy@gosnc.com
Lakeside Marketing
18731 Main Street, POBox 606
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 962-4143
E-mail: paulupnorth@aol.com
James Nagle, Director
Marc Fossum, Director
REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker MLP
20770 Big Foot Circle
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: 962-5252 ext 221
E-mail: jamesa.nagle@gmail.com
Shady Lady Parasols & Fans
13139 Clements Road
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: 962-7196
Email: marcdkiter@gmail.com
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!