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Sierra Ambulance
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Edward Guzman
40755 Winding Way
PO Box 2307
Oakhurst, CA 93644 Phone: 559-642-0653
E-mail: edwardg@sierraambulance.org
Website: www.sierraambulance.org
Member Since: 1994-11-23
Thank you for selecting Sierra Ambulance as the Business of
the Week.
Sierra Ambulance is a non-profit organization founded in
1964 by a group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to provide a fast and safe
way for the sick and injured to receive medical care. Today, Sierra
provides 9-1-1 paramedic service to all of eastern Madera
County from the 22 Mile House to
Wawona and from the Mariposa County Line through North
Fork. We operate from three locations; Bass Lake,
Oakhurst and Coarsegold. Our ambulances are staffed 7/24 with paramedics
and EMT-1's.
Sierra continues to offer a membership program wherein for
$55 per year per household, the entire family can be covered for the cost of an
ambulance transport to any area hospital. It covers that portion of the
cost above what insurance may pay, either your co-pay or deductible. If
there is no insurance, or the insurance denies the claim, the membership covers
the full cost.
We also offer CPR and first aid training to the community at
little or in some cases, no cost. Call our office for more information,
642-0650.
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Renewing Members Congratulations To The Following Businesses For Renewing Your Membership
Golden 1
Credit Union
Jack's Butane Service Inc.
Kyoto Kafe
McGoldrick & McGoldrick,
Attorneys at Law
Sierra Estates Assisted Living
Sierra Lanes
Sierra Tel Business Systems
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Don't forget to tell your customers how much you appreciate them.
The Chamber values each and everyone of our local businesses.
Local Businesses keep our community strong.
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Support the earth, go green, save money, save gas, support each other...
SHOP LOCALLY
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Members of Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, you qualify for a special discount.
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Chamber Statistics
August 2009 |
Website
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Avg Daily Hits - 11,477
Office
Telephone Calls - 614
Office Visitors - 171
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Chamber Unaffected by Budget Cuts
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 During all of the recent talk of state and county budget cuts it occurred to us, some people have been concerned about the future of the Oakhurst Area Chamber.
The Chamber does not receive and county, state, or federal funds of any kind. One third of our revenue comes from membership dues and the other two thirds the Chamber raises through our own fund raising efforts. So rest assured. The Chamber will continue to service local businesses and the community just as we have done the past 50 years.
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Chamber Takes Lead on Two Major Beautification Projects
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There are two empty lots in the heart of the business district in Oakhurst that have been quite an eyesore for several years. The Chamber has been in touch with the owners of both properties and they have now agreed to allow the Chamber to manage the projects while they remain undeveloped.
 The empty parcel across from Oak Hill Cemetery has fencing going up around the entire 3.3 acres and once that has been completed, the Chamber will put together a team of volunteers to go in a few times a year to weed and clean up.
The empty parcel at the intersection of Highways 41 and 49 will start undergoing a dramatic transformation next month; when new fencing is purchased (it will not be chain link) and landscaping will be done to create more of a park like setting.
These efforts are being made possible due to positive community spirit of the property owners, and a few generous donors. however we can still use more help paying for the fencing, landscaping, and privacy screening. If you or someone you know can help us by contributing financially or with donations of time, goods, or services, please contact the Chamber.
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September Mixers |
  For further information contact the Chamber office at 559-683-7766. |
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IRS Alerts Public to New Identity Theft Scams
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 WASHINGTON -The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid
identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an
attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication
from the IRS. Scammers may use other federal agency names, such as the
U.S. Department of the Treasury. In an identity theft scam, a
fraudster, often posing as a trusted government, financial or business
institution or official, tries to trick a victim into revealing
personal and financial information, such as credit card numbers and
passwords, bank account numbers and passwords, Social Security numbers
and more. Generally, identity thieves use someone's personal data to
steal his or her financial accounts, run up charges on the victim's
existing credit cards, apply for new loans, credit cards, services or
benefits in the victim's name and even file fraudulent tax returns. The scams may take place through e-mail, fax or phone. When they take place via e-mail, they are called "phishing" scams. MORE>> |
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Ambassadors Corner
Ribbon Cuttings
Acorn Tree Childrens Center
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The Ambassadors are the Welcoming Committee for the Chamber. They attend events, conduct ribbon cuttings, and mentor other businesses, helping guide them through the benefits of the Chamber and of networking. They are always "welcoming" others to join them.
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Another New Benefit - Prescription Discount Card
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Now your entire staff and their family members will benefit from your membership in the chamber.
The new Prescription Discount program offers discounts on prescriptions, eye glasses, vitamins, teeth whiting, and pet medicines, just to name a few.
Contact the Chamber office to let us know how many staff members you have and we will send enough cards for your entir.e staff
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Small Businesses Won Record $93.3 Billion in Federal Contracts
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- Small businesses won a record $93.3 billion in federal prime contracts in
Fiscal Year 2008 (Oct. 1, 2007-Sept. 30, 2008), an increase of almost $10
billion from 2007, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration's third
annual small business procurement scorecard, released today. In addition, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned
businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses increased their share
of federal contracting dollars by at least $1 billion to $3 billion.
"This record
$93.3 billion in contracts to small businesses is significant, however, across
the federal government we are committed to ensuring that the 23 percent goal is
met and even exceeded going forward," SBA Administrator Karen Mills said.
"Especially during these tough economic times, federal contracts for small
businesses can be just the opportunity they need to continue to grow and create
jobs. At the same time, the federal government gets access to some of the most
innovative and best products and services."
Earlier this
week, the Obama Administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that
minority-owned businesses, small businesses, including women and veteran-owned
businesses have greater access to federal government contracting opportunities.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced a
government-wide plan that includes federal agency procurement officials holding
or participating in more than 200 events over the next 90 days to share
information on government contracting opportunities, including those available
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"President Obama
has made a commitment to ensuring that small businesses have greater access to
federal contracting opportunities and it is a commitment shared across this
Administration," Mills said. "We have already begun taking aggressive
steps to connect small businesses with contracting opportunities, as well as
increase our outreach to federal agency procurement officers to make sure they
get the information and tools they need to help them connect with these good,
innovative small companies."
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Everyone Loves A Parade
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For more information on activities, and the parade or how to enter into the parade: click here
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S.O.S. Breakfast and Fundraiser
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 The American Legion, Post 110 Oakhurst will be hosting our second annual S.O.S. Breakfast and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 27th at the Elks Lodge in Oakhurst. Military veterans will be serving the traditional S.O.S. fare from 0830 to 1230 (8:30am to 12:30pm) with eggs, fruit cup, coffee, milk and a no-host bar for only $10/pp ($5 for kids). MORE>>
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Book Sale
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PLUS
Saturday September
12th
Collectible Book
Sale 9 - 3
by Friends of the Oakhurst Branch
Library -- FOBL
on Civic Circle at Oakhurst Branch
Library
Large selections of old and new
books
in good condition --
cookbooks, children's,
excellent coffee table books,
assorted
fiction and non-fiction. Time
to start
shopping for upcoming holiday.
$2 and up.
658-5639
Dealers 12 - 2 PM, please.
Benefits FOBL Building Expansion
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Chukchansi Tribes Lost Millions on State's Mistake
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Written by Business Journal staff
California's
Indian gaming tribes are entitled to operate 10,549 more slot machines
thanks to a federal court order involving the owners of Chukchansi Gold
Resort and Casino.
Yesterday's court judgment caps a case brought by the Cachil Dehe
Band of Wintun Indians in Colusa County against the California Gambling
Control Commission. The suit, which the Picayune Rancheria of the
Chukchansi Indians joined, alleged the state miscalculated formulas
used to allot licenses for gaming devices to tribes.
The decision
orders the state to undertake a drawing within 45 days to divvy the new
slot machines among California tribes. About 56 tribes currently hold
gaming compacts with the state.
In a statement, Morris Reid,
tribal chair of the Picayune Rancheria based in Coarsegold, said the
state lost upwards of $30 million in potential tax revenue from the
slot machines denied to the tribes.
"The state and tribes lost
millions of dollars the past decade that they can never get back due to
the state's miscalculation of the number of gaming machines available
under the compacts, but the federal court's decision wisely corrects
this going forward," Reid said. "This is a great win for all of Indian
Country."
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Coarsegold Antique & Collectible Show
This Weekend
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Bass Lake Home Tour
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Several gracious families in the Bass Lake community have opened their wonderful homes for us to view.
Join us on Saturday, September 12th, 2009
10 am to 3 pm
Presented by  The Bass Lake Lions Club and Bass Lake Realty
Tickets - $20 per person (Adults only) in advance or $25 per person the day of the event
Price includes a delicious lunch prepared and served by the Bass Lake Lions Club from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Pines Village
Tickets in advance available at Bass Lake Realty offices or from Bass Lake Lions Club members or by calling 642-3600
For more information: www.BassLakeHomeTour.com
Self Guided tour begins in the Pines Village -10am to 3 pm outside the Bass Lake Realty office
Proceeds will benefit the Eastern Madera County SPCA
A non-profit charitable organization supported entirely by donations. emcspca.org. Their mission is to promote the humane treatment of and maintain the quality of life for all animals. |
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Bowling and Bingo - BRILLIANT!
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Article Headline |
The Madera Vintners Association is proud
to co-host the opening of "Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts" with the Madera
Co. Arts Council during California's Wine Month Celebration.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Madera Vintners Association is honored to join the Madera
County Arts Council to "Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts" at the exhibit's
opening reception at 5:30pm on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at
Circle Arts Gallery in Madera. Guests will get the first glimpse of the works
submitted to the juried art competition while sipping fine wines from the
Madera Wine Trail. The public is invited
to join the celebration free of charge at Circle Arts Gallery, 1653 N. Schnoor
Suite 113, Madera CA.
For
the fifth consecutive year, Governor Schwarzenegger has proclaimed September as
California Wine Month. The declaration highlights California's wine
attributes: our beautiful wine country landscape and ideal climate for wine;
our talented and ingenious winemaking families, our celebrated lifestyle and
cuisine; and our commitment to sustainability and the environment. The family
winemakers of the Madera Wine Trail are proud to be a part of California Wine
Month.
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Car Flags For Sale
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AT&T Hiring for Sales Position
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We are hiring
in Oakhurst for sales positions at our Parrot AT&T location?
Please send resumes or inquiries to: adurham@parrotcellular.com
Thanks!
Amy
Durham
Regional
Sales Manager
Parrot
AT&T - Central Valley South
PCS
559.355.9009
FAX
559.449.275
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Yosemite National Park Fire Information
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Eastern Madera County
Emegency Preparedness Committee
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Highway
41 and Hwy 140 (delays possible on 140) are
both open. Smoky in
Yosemite Valley.
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Big Meadow Wildfire Evacuations Lifted for
Yosemite View Lodge and El Portal Residents - Closure of Big Oak Flat
Road and a Portion of the
Tioga Road to Through Traffic
The Big Meadow Fire in
Yosemite National Park and
Stanislaus National Forest has grown to 5,257 acres, from 4,909
acres yesterday. Containment remains at 55%.
The fire continues to be active on the northern
flank approaching the Tioga Road near Tamarack Flat and in the
upper Crane Creek
drainage.The evacuation of El Portal residents, which occurred Friday evening, August 28, has
been lifted as of 7:30 p.m. last evening. In addition, the Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal
has reopened for visitors. Crane Flat and Tamarack Flat Campgrounds, and Foresta remain closed.
There is no projected opening date at this time.The Big Oak Flat Road is closed to through
traffic at
the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station to the junction of the El
Portal Road. In addition,
the Tioga Road remains closed to through traffic from White Wolf to the Crane Flat Gas
Station. There is no projected opening date at this time for either road. Hodgdon Meadow Campground
remains
accessible to visitors.
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Yosemite
National Park Fire Info - 6AM to 9PM Only
209.372.0669,
209.372.0327
Yosemite
National Park Road Info - 209.372.0200
Cal Trans Road Info -
1.800.427.7623
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FREE Flu Shots
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National Geographic Geotourism Seeking Nominations for the Geotourism Website
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 The National Geographic Society is working with local organizations,
businesses and residents to map the best of the Sierra. We invite you
to recommend historic, cultural and natural landmarks; events,
attractions and activities; businesses, farms and ranches; artists,
artisans and storytellers who capture the region's unique character and
beauty.
Using your recommendations, National Geographic will produce a
Geotourism website and print MapGuide to promote travel that celebrates
and sustains what is most distinctive about the Range of Light-its
scenic landscapes and vibrant local communities; rich biological and
cultural diversity, and captivating history.
The nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and will be on our website soon.
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Celebrate Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial in Oakhurst
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Celebrate Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial and learn all about
his life at this once in a Lifetime exhibition called "Abraham Lincoln: Self
Made in America Learning Station Exhibition" coming to the Wild Wonderful King
Vintage Museum, Oakhurst, California
from March 6,2010 to April 1, 2010. The exhibition is a first class
exhibition created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in
Springfield, Illinois and supported by the "We the People" program of the
National Endowment for the Humanities and by the History Channel. The
Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum is only one of four locations in the state
of California hosting the exhibition and the only one in the Central Valley.
What is the connection with our Community and Abraham Lincoln?? In the early 1860's influential Californians
started visiting Yosemite Park and they decided that they wanted the land of
beauty to belong to the state of California.
During the Civil War this group of influential Californians petitioned
Abraham Lincoln to grant the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the
State of California. On June 30, 1864
Abraham Lincoln in the middle of the Civil War signed the legislation, known as
the "Yosemite Grant", The legislation
granted the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the state of
California. At a later time in history
the land went back to the Federal Government, but the Yosemite Grant Act of 1864 is seen as the
beginning of the State of California Park system.
The exhibition "Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America" documents
the journey taken by Abraham Lincoln from frontier obscurity to our nation's
presidency through a combination of images, objects and the written word.
The exhibition consists of Seven Learning Stations as shown in this photo
and the exhibition will be at the Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum, located
at 40680 Highway 41, Oakhurst, California from March 6, 2010 to April 1, 2010.
The
exhibition will be open to the public seven days a week with the mornings being
devoted to school tours. The celebration will start with a kickoff event
on Abraham Lincoln's birthday, February 12, 2010. The museum's permanent
collection will focus on "Fashions from the 1860's to the early 1900's" still
keeping parts of the children's and men's collection on exhibition. The "Abraham Lincoln" exhibition includes
special teaching trunks and lesson plans available for the teachers and the
schools. These teaching trunks will
remain with the museum forever so that the students of our community can share
in the rich history of our 16th President for generations to
come. Please contact the museum director.
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