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Yosemite Medical Supply
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Yosemite Medical Supply
Paula Henry
40050 Hwy 49 Ste 10
Oakhurst CA 93644
Phone: 559-683-5741
E-mail: paula.yms@sti.net
Member Since: 2002-04-23
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New Members
Congratulations to the Following Businesses for Joining the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
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Scott Dobson Painting & Wall Coverings
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Crossroad Tours
Martin Mediation and Training
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Oakhurst Healthcare and
Wellness Center
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
Action
Committee to Incorporate Oakhurst
Bass Lake Realty -
Wilson-Allen
California Paving Company
Children's Museum of the
Sierra
Dorsey's Hallmark
Emerson Institute/Positive
Living Center
Finley, Mary Lou
First Baptist Church
Hammertech Systems, Inc
Horasanian, Michael C D.D.S.
Little Caesars
Little Church on the Hill
London Properties - Pride
Madera County Arts Council
Mason Williams, CPA
Mountain Comforts
Oakhurst Community Concert
Band
Our Lady of the Sierra
Rigg, Marilyn State Farm
Insurance
S.P.C.A.
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Sears of Oakhurst
Sierra Ambulance Service
Sierra Tel Answering Service
Walt Bannon Drilling
Yosemite Bank - Coarsegold
Yosemite Bank - Oakhurst
Yosemite Sierra Specialties
Yosemite Skyway
Underwood, Tommie
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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:
Sierra Oak Auto Body For donating a ham and $50.00 cash to the raffle prizes to the Chambers Open House last week at the Oakhurst Community Center. We had a wonderful time. Thank you! |
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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 281,500
Avg. Daily Visitors 664
Avg. Daily Hits 9,383
Office
Incoming Phone Calls - 380
Office Visitors - 160
E-Mail Responses - 504
Relocation Packs - 15
Out Going Mail - 503 |
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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,
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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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Harlem Ambassadors Game Preparations Have Begun
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 The internationally-acclaimed
HARLEM
AMBASSADORS
are visiting our
community!
Join
us!
Yosemite High School
Thursday May 13, 2010
Offering
a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball featuring high-flying slam dunks,
dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines, the Harlem Ambassadors are a team of talented male and female basketball
players that are drug-free, college-educated and positive in appearance. They are
committed to giving their audience quality family entertainment and serving as
positive role models for young people.
The
Ambassadors set themselves apart from other "Harlem" teams by working with
local not-for-profit and service organizations and holding Harlem Ambassadors
shows as community fundraising events. For this event the Ambassadors have
partnered with The Oakhurst Area Chamber
of Commerce with the proceeds of ticket sales funding local programs,
organizations and services.
"We are proud to provide quality
entertainment and lasting memories for audiences of all ages," said Dale Moss,
Harlem Ambassadors President. "It's rewarding to give back, especially when the
funds generated help build a house for Habitat for Humanity or buy computers
for the school library. Please consider helping your community by becoming a
sponsor of this event."
For more information on how you can be a part of this great event
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Chamber Mixers |
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Mark Your Calendars for the Installation Dinner and Man, Woman, Business, and Volunteer of the Year Awards
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To make your reservation. click here
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Chamber Launches Member Only Benefits on Website
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- Member Only Benefits
- Members Only Pages such as access to Board Agendas and Minutes
- Access to your member listing page - You control the content
- Purchase Chamber Goods and Services online
- Pay membership due online
- And more
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Cruise the Mediterranean - Only $1799
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Treat Yourself to A "Trip of A Lifetime"
Highlights Include:
· Round trip scheduled airfare from the US
· Round trip transfers between airports, hotels, and cruise ship
· 1 night hotel in Barcelona
· 7 nights accommodations aboard the Norwegian Jade
· All Meals aboard the ship
· Discovery Program guide
· Pre-departure orientation and travel documents
Free Orientation Meeting will take place December 15th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Meeting Room of the Best Western Gateway Restaurant
There is no high pressure selling or obligation. Everyone (members and non members) are welcome.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
This trip is brought to you by a W.A.C.E. sanctioned tour group, Chamber Discoveries. Travel knowing you have a large professional organization that has approved this program and will support you during your travels. Also, meet other Chamber of Commerce members from around the world.
*Rates reflect a deeply discounted program that is capacity controlled. You must make your reservation immediately to assure these rates.
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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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Ambassadors Corner
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This month the Ambassadors held Ribbon Cuttings to welcome Miller Mountain Sports to their new location on Hwy 41.
Lot's of Loyal Customers (Line's of Them!) Showed up to welcome Miller Mountain Sports to their new location on Highway 41.
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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We are Making it Easier to Shop Locally
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Attention all retailers:
Send us your flyers and we will post them as PDF's on our website.
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.
Or post them yourselves on your member listing page with our new do it yourself log in. Call Jolene at the office for your Log In information.
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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Yosemite Sierra Specialties Offers Specials on Holiday Gift Baskets
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Pamper Your Pet at the New Sonny's Spa
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After months of anticipation, Oakhurst Feed & Pet Supply is now ready to pamper, spoil and makeover your four legged family members.
Appetizers and snacks for all!
Please join us for Sonny's Spa Ribbon Cutting at:
Tuesday, December 8th at 12 noon
Sonny's Spa
Oakhurst Feed & Pet Supply
40119 Enterprise Drive
Oakhurst
559.683.7977
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Community Tree Lighting
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Christmas Fair in Coarsegold's Historic Village
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 Come to the Coarsegold Histsoric Village Christmas Fair on Dec 5th and 6th from 10;am to 3;pm. Father Christmas in his sleigh or model T. Unique one of a kind gifts and treasures await you this holiday season. Our beautifully decorated shops and our unique craft vendors are offering thoughtful, one of kind gifts, for all of your gift giving needs. Christmas Merriment awaits you at Coarsegold Historic Village. |
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Coarsegold Christmas Tree Lighting
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Treat Yourself to a Relaxation Massage for Only $39.00
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For a limited time only...
Exclusively for you, your friends & family:
$39*
Relaxation Massage
*50-minute massage.
*Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or
promotions.
*Add $10 for deep pressure.
Gift Certificates available
Offer valid until the end of December.
Valid Mon. - Fri. from 4-7pm; Sun. from 12-4pm
Limited space is available, so call now to schedule your
massage!
No Contracts No
Membership No Monthly Fees
40120 Hwy 41, Ste I Oakhurst, CA 93644; 559-658-6868
(Behind McDonalds)
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Christmas Tree Auction Supports Boys and Girls Club
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47th Place Carpet One Design Center Announces Grand Opening
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NEW CARPET ONE STORE TO OPEN IN OAKHURST,
CALIFORNIA
Local carpet retailer, 47th Place Carpet One Design
Center announced the Grand Opening of their new full-service flooring store in
Oakhurst. The modern store will be
located at 40879 Highway 41 #1H. 47th Place
Carpet One will bring an exceptional selection of carpet, hardwood, tile,
laminates and vinyl available at every price level.
"Although we've been in the floor covering business for
years, we are delighted for this opportunity to serve the community of Oakhurst
bringing in exclusive national brands like Resista, Bigelow, Stainmaster, Lee's
for Living and more," said Stephanie Simonian,
co-owner. In addition to very
competitive low prices, through Carpet One, we are able to offer our customers
the "Beautiful Guarantee" which means if you don't love your floor, we'll
replace it free. (See store for more details.)
47th Place Carpet One will celebrate its opening
with a "Grand Opening Sale" that will feature special pricing starting at our
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Tuesday, December 8 at 5pm and ending on Saturday,
December, 12.
47th Place
Carpet One
Design Center
40879 Highway 41 #1H
Oakhurst,
CA 93644
(559) 683-4366
Open: Monday-Saturday
9a-6p
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News from Santa's Workshop
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Christmas Eve Feast Offers Up Hope
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The Outpouring A FREE Christmas Eve Feast offering hope to the Community of Oakhurst December 24th, 5:00-8:00 pm, at Oakhurst Community Center. ...For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35 OUR GOAL? TO CREATE AN OUTPOURING OF LOVE, TO THE IMPOVERISHED, LONELY AND DISENFRANCHISED IN OUR COMMUNITY, BY SUPPLYING DINNER AND A LOVING PLACE TO BE ON CHRISTMAS EVE. WHY? BECAUSE HIS OVERWHELMING LOVE FOR US, CAUSES US TO HAVE OVERWHELMING LOVE FOR HIS LOVED ONES. This is how we know what love is... If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth ... 1 John 3:16-19 WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, THAN BY PUTTING OUR LOVE WHERE OUR MOUTH IS, AND UNITING TO FEED AND LOVE, THOSE STRUGGLING IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY? This Christmas Eve we will do just that, by uniting our community to pay forward the Love we've received, not just tell people about It. THIS CHRISTMAS EVE, THE SMALL EFFORTS OF MANY, WILL RESULT IN AN OUTPOURING OF LOVE IN OAKHURST. If each of us simply reach into our own sphere of influence, our family, friends, co-workers, church, and ask them to share one inexpensive dish of food, we can easily feed a multitude of hungry, lonely, or emotionally defeated individuals in our community. What if that grew even further, and some of those people wanted to reach into their sphere of influence to do the same? Or, if some of those people also donated a small gift for an elderly person or child? Imagine how many people could be fed and loved by our simple efforts! One dish, one toy, one smile... It's that easy. Please join us... YOU CAN HELP BY: - ASKING 5 OF YOUR FRIENDS TO DONATE 1 DISH TO HELP YOU FEED 10 TO 12 PEOPLE IN DISTRESS.
Just follow the attached instructions for becoming a Team Captain. It's soooo easy. - OFFERING TO TAKE CHARGE OF SOMETHING IN THE PLANNING STAGES... WHAT IS YOUR GIFTING?
(Entertainment, decorating, publicity, gift-drive, set-up/tear down, service, host/hostess etc.) - BECOMING A VOLUNTEER THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
- DONATING NEEDED GOODS OR SERVICES.
- MONETARY DONATION TO COVER EXPENSE OF FACILITY RENTAL, PAPERGOODS, UTENSILS, DRINKS,
ETC. Donations may be made out to D.T.C. (Destiny Training Center), Attn: "Christmas Eve Outpouring" on the memo line. Send to: The Outpouring, Attn: Jami Fenton, P.O. Box 1304, Oakhurst CA 93644 |
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One Stop Office Products Buy One Get One Sale
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Lincoln Essay Contest
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For immediate release:
Wild Wonderful King Vintage
Museum
40680 Highway 41
Oakhurst, California 93644
559-658-6999
Contact: Mary Ann Hutcherson
559-676-3370
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and Eighth Grade Students are your pencils and pens sharpened?? The Abraham Lincoln essay contest for all 8th
grade students and the Abraham Lincoln poster contest for all 5th
grade students in the Madera County school system is happening right now. The due date for submission of all essays and
posters is January 22, 2010. The posters and essays should be submitted to
the Madera County Office of Education Attention: Susan Pennell.
On
March 6, 2010 the "Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America Learning Station
Exhibit" is coming to the Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum in Oakhurst. The exhibit is provided by the Abraham
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in collaboration with the American
Library Association and with funding from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, We the People program. Only 40 locations in the United States and
only 4 locations in California and only 1 in the Central Valley are fortunate
enough to have been chosen to celebrate the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
In preparation for that event, the 5th
grade students in Madera County Schools are invited to participate in a poster
contest. The 5th grade
contest is sponsored by Yosemite Bank, Oakhurst, a
Division of Premiere Valley Bank,.
The first place prize is a $200 savings bond, the second place prize is
a $100 savings bond and the third place prize is a $50.00 savings bond.
The
contest asks the student to design a poster about Abraham Lincoln to advertise
the Abraham Lincoln Exhibit coming to the Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum in
Oakhurst from March 6, 2010 through April 1, 2010. Poster details could include the following
themes: Lincoln's Childhood, his career, his married life and family, his
presidency, the emancipation of the African American slaves and his assassination. On a separate sheet of paper the student should
site the following information: Name, School, Teacher's name and their sources
of information, maps and pictures.
The
8th grade students in Madera County Schools are invited to
participate in an essay contest. The 8th
grade contest is sponsored by Central Valley Community
Bank, Oakhurst and Madera. The
first place prize is a $200 savings bond, the second place prize is a $100
savings bond, and the third place prize is a $50 savings bond.
The
contest asks the students to write an essay about Abraham Lincoln to illuminate
Lincoln's life. The essay details should explain the role of Abraham Lincoln in
the Civil War and in the emancipation of the African American slaves. The essay should include a bibliography and
the following information: student name, school, and the teacher's name. Winners for both contests will be announced in February and will honored at one of the events
during the exhibition.
The
"Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America Learning Station Exhibit" will be at the
Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum from March 6, 2010 to April 1, 2010. All schools are invited to make reservations
for a visit to the exhibit and the museum by calling 658-6999 or by sending an
email to kingvintagemuseum@sti.net. Mornings
Monday through Friday are currently reserved for the schools with three time
slots available. The admission charge for the exhibition is $3.00. The museum is located at 40680 Highway 41,
Oakhurst, California. For more
information about the exhibit visit www.kingvintagemuseum.org or www.lincolnoakhurst.com.
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Help Herschy Environmental Find Their Cat
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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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Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson Receives Freeman Tilden Award
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Shelton Johnson performing his Buffalo Soldier Program
for Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and NPS Director Jon Jarvis
Shelton Johnson, Interpretive Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park has been
selected as a recipient of the 2009 Freeman Tilden Award for excellence in
interpretation. Johnson received the award Thursday, November 19, at the
National Association of Interpretation conference in Hartford, Connecticut. This
is the highest award given by the National Park Service for excellence in
interpretation. Johnson was one of the seven finalists from regions throughout
the country competing for the national award.
Johnson was cited for his
extensive collaboration with Ken Burns during the filming of the landmark
documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea. Ranger Johnson appeared in
the film extensively reflecting on his experiences as a National Park Ranger.
Additionally, he worked on a collaborative project telling the previously untold
stories of diverse peoples in national parks. These messages are reaching far
beyond Yosemite National Park and have facilitated lasting connections between
African Americans and their national parks.
"We are extremely proud of
Shelton and couldn't be happier that he has been recognized by receiving this
award. It is even more meaningful that this award was given by his peers.
Shelton's work here in Yosemite and on the Ken Burns film will reach millions
of people for generations to come," said Tom Medema, Acting Chief of
Interpretation and Education at Yosemite National Park.
Shelton Johnson
has worked for the National Park Service for over 20 years. Prior to working in
Yosemite National Park, Johnson worked in Yellowstone National Park, Great Basin
National Park, and the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Johnson was
selected by a panel of interpretive experts from around the country. As the
recipient of the 28th annual National Freeman Tilden Award, Johnson received a
sculpted portrait bust of Freeman Tilden and
$4,000.
From: Yosemite Gateway Partners
On behalf of Yosemite National
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"As We Were Told, Vol II" Now Available |
The
Coarsegold Historical Society's new As We Were Told, Vol. II, book is
now available for $35 plus tax. It may be purchased at the Coarsegold
Historic Museum, Dorsey's Hallmark, Fresno Flats, Raymond Museum and Busse's
Ace Hardware (in Coarsegold). For information, call
642-4448.
A little about the book: It has color pictures
this time. Also, there are individual stories, as in the first book, but
this also has a chapter on the Coarsegold Rodeo, a mini-book about living on
Road 600 in the early 1900s, and a section on robberies, shootings and
lynchings!
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"Public Rides From Fresno to Yosemite to Be Studied
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Fresno County council looks at creating bus links to national parks.
Published online on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
By Russell Clemings / The Fresno Bee
It's been more than a decade since the old Fresno Air Terminal was rebranded Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
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idea was to beef up the airport's marketing cachet by trading on the
name of the nearby national park. But just try getting from one to the
other.
"I've gotten a few phone calls over the years -- people
asking how you get from Amtrak up to Yosemite, how do you get from the
airport up to Yosemite," said John Downs, senior planner for the
Council of Fresno County Governments and planning division manager for
the city's FAX bus system.
Now, the council is preparing to
select a consultant to study the market for that kind of transportation
service between Fresno and Yosemite to the north as well as Kings
Canyon and Sequoia national parks to the east.
Downs said the
$50,000 study also could look at connecting the parks with other
venues, such as major hotels and casinos along the route.
BEE FILE Fresno Air
Terminal was renamed Fresno Yosemite International Airport in a nod to
the national park. Now, the Council of Fresno County Governments is
considering a transportation service between Fresno and nearby national
parks.
For Full Story <Click Here>
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