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| Business Of The Week |
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Oakhurst Giftworks
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Oakhurst Giftworks/Frameworks
Sue M. Graham
49027 Rd 426
Oakhurst, CA 93644 Phone: 559 683-7845
E-mail: giftworks@sti.net
www.frameworks-giftworks.com
Member Since: 2004-02-03
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New Members
Congratulations to the Following Businesses for Joining the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
Scott Dobson Painting & Wall Coverings
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Cottonwood Court
Senior Living
London Properties,
Steve Walling
Martignoni Glass
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Time for Tea
Cornerstone Gardening
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Oakhurst Lodge
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47th Place Carpet One
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Renewing Members Congratulations To The Following Businesses For Renewing Your Membership
Ahwahnee Care Homes
Best Western - Yosemite Gateway Inn
California State Automobile Association
California Sungold
Crossroad Tours
Days Inn
DiCicco's
H & R Block
Suburban Propane
Curves for Women
Oakhurst Giftworks
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| Everyday is Customer Appreciation Day
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The Chamber values each and every one of our local businesses. This week we would like to express our appreciation to:
Best Western Hotel and RestaurantBest Western hosted our recent Strategic Planning Conference. This is the second year in a row that the Best Western provided a meeting place and refreshments free of charge for this event. They understand and appreciate the importance of planning for our community. Thank you! Thank you also to all of you who gave up your Sunday afternoon to help us plan for our future!  |
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| Exotic Vacations for 2010 |
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Starting at only $1799.00
Land, Air, & Cruise Included
 Tuscany in the Fall |
These vacation getaways have been put together by Chamber members and have beeen approved by the W.A.C.E.
To learn more about these group vacations visit:
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Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber
Gold Sponsors:
- Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
- London Properties
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors:
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United Security Bank
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Yosemite Bank |
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Chamber Statistics
October 2009 |
Website
Total Hits 380,347
Avg. Daily Visitors 837
Avg. Daily Hits 12,269
Office
Incoming Phone Calls - 630
Office Visitors - 143
E-Mail Responses - 783
Relocation Packs - 24
Out Going Mail - 502 |
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| SHOP LOCALLY |
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Support the earth, go green, save money, save gas, support each other...
SHOP LOCALLY
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It Pays to Belong to the Chamber
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'Thanks so much for the referral!... We're meeting with him next week."
Karen
Karen White,
EA
Miller & Smith
Certified Public Accountants
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Help Grow Your Business with Email Marketing |
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Members of Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, you qualify for a special discount.
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Everyone Welcome at the Chamber's Open House
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 We would like to thank the entire community as we wrap up our 50th year serving the mountain area.
Join us at the Oakhurst Community Center on Tuesday November 24 at 6 pm to kick off the holidays and celebrate a year, that despite the challenges of the economy, our community has held strong and stayed committed to each other.
FREE* Table Space for Members wanting to showcase their business for the holidays (space is limited - so please contact the Chamber staff a.s.a.p.
chamber@oakhurstchamber.com or 683-7766
*Note; Not actually free you need to bring your
favorite dish to add to the potluck. :-)
* Pot Luck (bring your favorite holiday dish)
* Music & Refreshments
*Meet & Mingle with our Board of Directors
*Invite all your friends - open to Everyone
*Raffle Prizes
*Networking
*Public Comments and Suggestions Welcome
This event is for the entire mountain community, once again please invite your friends.
Please join us for a pot luck celebration at the Oakhurst Community Center on Tuesday, November 24th from 6 - 8 pm.
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We are Making it Easier to Shop Locally
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Attention all retailers:
Help us make it easier for residents to shop local this
holiday season.
We have set up a gift giving suggestions page on our
website.
Send us your inventory suggestions and we will post them for you.
We
will even include photos and link the items to your website.
FOR INSTANCE
Latest Cell Phone from AT&T
Cordless Drill and Bit Set from
True Value Hardware
Yosemite Sierra Specialties Food
Gift Baskets from Giftworks
Original Work of Art from Stavast
Studio (layaway available)
Beautiful Jewelry from Goldmine
Jewelers
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Chamber Mixers |
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Ambassadors Corner
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This month the Ambassadors held Ribbon Cuttings to welcome
Time for Tea.
Rima, Brian, Don, Rick, Dawn, Angelo, Ethne, and Shirley welcome the owners of Time for Tea to the Chamber
Shawna, Don, Dawn, Brian, Rima, Shirley, Angelo, Ethne and Rick welcome Martignoni Glass to the Chamber.
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Have you moved, remodeled, or recently joined the Chamber? Would you like to have a Ribbon Cutting? The Ambassadors would love to schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for you.
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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.
Would you like to be more involved? Welcome other businesses to our community? Even mentor other businesses and help them thrive? Then perhaps you would you like to be an Ambassador?
Call the Chamber office for more information: 683-7766
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Community Tree Lighting
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Please Help Herschy Environmental Find Their Car
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Please help
us find our cat!! Her name is HerSchy and she is missed very much. She wears a
red collar with our phone numbers and address, but she might have lost it. She
is a Tabby and very fat, but we love her anyway. Please call if you see
her..REWARD!!
559-641-7320
or 559-641-7322 or 559-658-8447
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Are Your Final Expenses Covered?
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By Marilyn Rigg 683-3467
State Farm InsuranceŽ agent
Are you worried about how your loved ones will pay the expenses incurred at the time of your death? While death is an inevitable part of life, financial questions associated with final medical bills, funeral expenses and estate settlements should not be.
According to a 2001 General Price List survey of the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost for final expenses is $9,000. Preparing for those costs today could prevent family members from dealing with a financial burden in addition to coping with the loss of a loved one.
One way you can assure that your final expenses are covered without placing the responsibility on your family is to make certain you have a life insurance policy that will meet your needs. Your life insurance policy can be an important part of your financial planning. Taking the time now to review your coverages and benefits may give you the peace of mind you deserve.
The death of a loved one can be enough of a physical and emotional burden for your family. By planning ahead, you can prevent it from being a financial hardship as well.
Visit with your insurance agent and discuss how a life insurance policy can cover your final expenses. It will only take a few moments of your time, but may go a long way toward easing the burdens of those you leave behind.
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Low Price Guarantee from Sign Authority
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Visit our website: www.signauthority.biz
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
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A Better Way to Light Up the Holidays
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 Holiday
lights may help bring joy to the season, but they can also bring added costs to
your energy bill. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages
customers to save energy and money by purchasing energy-efficient LED
(light-emitting diode) strands to decorate homes or businesses.
LED holiday lights reduce energy consumption by as much as 90 percent compared
to traditional incandescent lights and produce bright light for up to 20
holiday seasons. LED holiday lights also produce almost no heat, thereby
reducing the risk of fire.
LED technology produces light in a
completely different way than incandescent lamps. While incandescent lamps emit
light by heating a filament and produce waste heat in the process, LED lights
are illuminated solely by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor
material. Because they produce almost no heat, LED holiday lights are safe to
touch without worrying about burning your hands.
As people begin to decorate their homes and offices for holiday festivities,
PG&E also reminds customers to keep a vigilant eye on safety. We offer the
following safety tips for all types of holiday lighting:
ˇ Before you string outdoor lights, check for overhead power lines. Don't place
yourself or any object in a position where you or it may come in contact with a
power line-the result can be fatal. Look up before raising ladders or other
objects. Keep at least 10 feet away from overhead lines.
ˇ Make sure lights used to decorate the outside of the house are approved for
outdoor use. Never use indoor lights outdoors.
ˇ If stringing lights on outdoor trees, make sure tree limbs haven't grown into
or near power lines. Branches or entire trees can become energized if they
contact a power line.
ˇ Check all light strands for cracked or broken plugs, frayed insulation, or
bare wires. Worn cords can cause fires. Discard damaged sets of lights.
ˇ Route cords inside your home so they won't trip anyone. Don't place them under
rugs, furniture, or appliances. If covered, cords can overheat or become frayed
and can cause a fire.
ˇ Follow the manufacturer's limits for number of strings that can safely be
connected together.
ˇ Always turn off tree and decorative lights-indoors and outdoors-when leaving
the house and before going to bed.
More information on safety and energy-efficient holiday lighting can be found
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15 Minutes to Rejuvenation
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News from Santa's Workshop
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Toys for Tots Kick Off Event
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Problem Water is His Specialty
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Property Values for Property Tax Purposes
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The Madera County Assessor's Office conducted a countywide review of values for
property tax purposes for the 2009-2010 tax year in order to enroll any decline
in value that a property may have experienced. This is known as a Proposition 8
value reduction, recognizing when a property's market value falls below its
assessed value.
If the market value of a property was lower
than its assessed value as of the January 1, 2009, lien date, the assessed value
was reduced to reflect the decline. Over 15,000 property values were lowered
for the 2009-2010 tax year in Madera County. If your property qualified you
would have received a letter in the mail telling you of the value reduction, and
your property tax bill this year should have been less than last year's
bill.
While Proposition 13 continues to protect
all real property taxpayers throughout Madera County and the State of California
by putting a ceiling on increases in assessed value, and while, in most cases,
the Proposition 13 factored base year value is still well below the current
market value, as an owner you may want to request to have your value reviewed by
the Assessor's Office. To do so, call 675-7710 and ask to speak to the
appraiser assigned to your area. Please have your Assessment Number available
(the Assessment Number can be found near the top of your property tax bill).
You will be asked to complete a one-page form to assist the Assessor's Office
staff in this process. This form can be mailed or faxed to you, or you may
download the form from the Assessor's Office website at:
http://www.madera-county.com/assessor/pdf/PROP8WEBREQ.pdf
The completed form must be received by the Assessor's
Office no later than November 30, 2009, in order to be considered timely for the
current tax year.
The review will be conducted free of
charge. This is one of the responsibilities of the Assessor's Office, so there
is no need to pay for this service.
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Flu Information |
 Here is a comparison of the symptoms between H1N1
Flu and the Common Cold. Know the difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu
Symptoms.*Fever*Fever is rare with a
cold.Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of
all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated
with the H1N1 flu.*Coughing*A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often
present with a cold.A
non-productive (non-mucus-producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1
flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).*Aches*Slight body
aches and pains can be part of a cold.Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1
flu.*Stuffy Nose*Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold
and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1
flu.*Chills*Chills are uncommon with a cold.60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience
chills.*Tiredness*Tiredness is fairly mild with a
cold.Tiredness is moderate to
severe with the H1N1 flu.*Sneezing*Sneezing is commonly
present with a cold.Sneezing is not
common with the H1N1 flu.*Sudden Symptoms*Cold symptoms tend
to develop over a few days.The H1N1 flu has a rapid
onset within 3-6 hours. The flu
hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and
pains.*Headache*A headache is fairly uncommon with a
cold.A headache is very common with
the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.*Sore Throat*Sore
throat is commonly present with a cold.Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1
flu.*Chest Discomfort*Chest discomfort is mild to moderate
with a cold.Chest discomfort is
often severe with the H1N1 flu.The only way to stop the spread of
the epidemic is to spread the awareness.Please pass
this on to family and friends. Especially people with children.Thank you
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Breakfast With Santa
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Shopportunity
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Christmas Tree Auction Supports Boys and Girls Club
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Women in Business Holiday Luncheon
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Thursday December 10, 2009 - Noon - 1:30pm
Hosted by Sierra Sky Ranch 50552 Rd 632, Oakhurst
Holiday Boutique - Come Ready To Shop
RETAILERS ROOM IS RUNNING OUT, THERE IS ONLY A COUPLE OF SPACES LEFT!
Buffet Luncheon
Price: $15 (includes tax & tip)
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