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September 06, 2006
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Vol. 3
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August 16, 2006
July 19, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 18
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July 19, 2006
June 22, 2006
Vol. 3
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July 5, 2006
June 21, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 16
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Article Briefs
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Major expansion plans at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino!
Our Featured Sponsor
Chukchansi Gold will expand its hotel operation, which currently includes 192 luxury rooms and suites by adding an 11-story luxury hotel tower including an additional 214 rooms and suites. A five-level parking garage, restaurants, an indoor/outdoor pool and workout facility are also included in the plans.
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Condolences...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy Jamison and the family and friends of John Jamison and his two sons, Sean and Bryan whose lives were taken into God's hands last Friday, the 29th of September in a tragic automobile accident.
May God give all of us strength as we morn their loss.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 10th (4:00) at the Mountain Christian Center.
The family has requested that no flowers, plants, etc be sent. They are requesting that any remembrance be made to a memorial fund that has been set up at United Security Bank. The family has not made a final determination yet, but the funds will be donated to a charity, a scholarship(s), etc.
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Every vote counts!
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce does not
endorse, fund, or support either candidate
running for District 5 Supervisor.
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Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce helps plan new event for 2007
http://www.southernyosemite.com/
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and Dave Wolin Inc. plan a Film Festival in March 2007, designed to bring approximately 500 plus people from out of town to spend 5 days in our area from March 21 – 25th. We are hoping to develop this event as time goes so that we fill the area with activities, celebrities and tourists during one of our shoulder seasons. If you would like to offer special activities, rates, meals, or anything else you can think of, please let us know.
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Overview of the November 7, 2006 Ballot Measures
 Voting is a privilege and responsibility. Don’t miss your chance to be counted! Please take the time to review the attached material and educate yourself prior to our election on November 7th. Talk it over with your friends, family and community leaders but be sure to find out both sides of the issues and make an informed choice.
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If you enjoy buying new tires and wheel alignments...
Then please ignore this article!
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Oakhurst Elementary to host annual Spirit Night
A 2006 California Distinguished School
The Parent/Teacher Club of Oakhurst Elementary School will once again host their annual Spirit Night on Friday, October 6, 2006, at Oakhurst Elementary School, from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. All OES families, community members and neighbors are welcome for an evening of great food, games, entertainment and a silent auction. The silent auction will have fabulous items donated by many local businesses, available for bid in Room 26 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the OES instructional program and various student activities.
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Get your passport now!
Brought to you by, Oakhurst Cruise & Travel Center
www.oakcrutrvl.com
by Barbara Starkey
We’re getting a lot of questions about passports. Everyday we get calls, and our staff is stopped as we go about errands around town – Do I need a passport? And when? Are you planning a trip to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Canada? Currently, you can travel there with just a certified copy of your birth certificate and driver’s license. But that’s going to change, and soon.
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Children 12 and under get in free at the Oakhurst Fall Festival
Not only do they get in free, but they can ride free too.
Airtime Inflatable’s Ride park will be free at the Oakhurst Fall Festival
Compliments of Tom Wheeler, Candidate for Supervisor - District 5.
Tom has generously paid for the rides so that parents can let their children have a great time and not have to worry about cost. That leaves a little more in the wallet for all of the great food, chocolate, gift items, art, and more they will find at this year’s festival.
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Nothing but Blue Skies & Big Boxes in Madera County
by Bernard Berrier, Northstar Network Inc.
 Big news! I went down to the Madera County Economic Development Council’s luncheon, Sept. 13, at the Municipal Golf Course. The guest speakers were John Stewart, CEO, Grubb & Ellis Realty and Douglas C. Robinson, Director at Sutter Securities Inc. who came all the way from San Francisco to address us country bumpkins.
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PULSE
Want to share your knowledge or idea on a topic? Have a new product, location, employee or service? Do you want to get the word out to Oakhurst? Let us know!
In this issue we have;
BOOK SALE by FOBL, Saturday October 07 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Immediate opening at Oakhurst Cruise & Travel Center.
What is VOIP?
The 2006-2007 Membership Directory’s are in! & errata!
Chamber Ambassador’s Meetings
MEMBERSHIP – NEW & RENEWAL
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Do you really know how to forward e-mails? 50% of us do; 50% DO NOT.
Tip of the week!
by Deborah Hall, Mona Vie Distributor
Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail (Spam)? Do you hate it? Every time you forward an e-mail there is information left over from the people who got the message before you and sent it to you, namely their e-mail addresses and names. As the messages get forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds.
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Chicken Soup for the Computer
by Susan Clement, Sierra Tel Business Systems
Bubbe used to say “if you don’t have your health, you’ve got bobkes (translation: nothing).” The same could be said of your computer network. An unhealthy network is costly in terms of lost time and efficiency. Many factors affect the health of your network – from viruses to hardware failures. One area that is often overlooked but can have devastating effects is the issue of unauthorized or pirated software.
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Mark your calendars for...
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Super Bash in October!
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Can we get a "Doggie Bag"?
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2nd Annual Trunk or Treat!
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Author’s Evening Event
at Willow Bridge Books
Meet Ben Romero, author of the “Chicken Beaks Series” of humorous books, Friday, October 6 at 5 p.m. & Delia Latham, author of “Almost Like a Song”, Friday, October 13 at 5 p.m.
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Mark your calendars for..
http://www.yosemitethisyear.com/
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“THE DECADE OF “Angels Amongst Us”
With nomination and sponsor forms
Our club is sponsoring “THE DECADE OF “Angels Amongst Us” awards program” The dinner and program will be on Saturday, November 18, 2006. We traditionally hold this event on Saturday night before Thanksgiving, as this is the season for giving “Thanks”.
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News Release and 2 fliers from
The Fresno-Madera County Red Cross
During the last 90 days the local American Red Cross has assisted 142 families in Fresno and Madera Counties that have lost their homes due to fire. This brings the 12 month total to 313 families that have received assistance from the local Red Cross Volunteers. This is a 38% increase in assistance to families from the same time period last year.
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It's never to early too start shopping and ....
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Got Ink?
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Fourth Annual Yard Sale
Supporting the Children’s Museum of the Sierra on Saturday, Oct. 14
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sale is a fundraiser for the Museum and will be held in the Museum's parking lot. Last year the sale made over $1500. The money was used for operating expenses. We are currently collecting items for the sale. If you have any sellable items that you would like to donate please contact Ronda Clarke at 683-8163 or 658-1019.
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Web Report
Web Statistics
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Chamber & Community Pictures
Barbara Starkey & Ernie Bender of Oakhurst Cruise & Travel Center
set up a display of some great travel essentials and accessories you can use on any trip. Barbara has a great article in the newsletter going over passport information and Ernie went over travel insurance.
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Main St
Gary Smalz, Member at Large and Bernard Berrier of
Northstar Network enjoy lunch at "Rice Man"
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Workers' comp rates keep falling
California insurers seek seventh straight drop
by By Gilbert Chan - Bee Staff Writer
 That was three years ago. Now, the Sarvers and other California employers are poised to see a seventh-straight drop in rates as Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi on Thursday hailed an industry group's proposal for an average 6.3 percent reduction this winter. That would bring the cumulative rate cut to an average of 58 percent since July 2003.
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OACC E.D. Kathy McCorry awarded W.A.C.E. scholarship.
Kathy McCorry, Executive Director at the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce will be attending this year’s Superchex convention thanks to a special scholarship awarded her by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.)
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Pet Fair
Costume contest : )
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Tourists Shopping Trends
49% of travelers purposely leave room in their luggage for shopping.
17% of travelers buy an extra suitcase.
51% did some of their holiday shopping when they traveled.
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A Special Thank You to our 2006 Sponsors!
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NEW SERVICES!
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