Monday, November 19, 2018

2001 April first: Dedication of Bigfoot Byway

Bigfoot is said to be a local resident

Kinda Jo Martin April 1, 2001 – Hailed as “a new beginning for river communities”, the Bigfoot Scenic Byway is now open, forging a special bond for river towns from Happy Camp to Willow Creek. Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce’s celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was a great success, with some of the most colorful and exciting citizens of the town participating, including Bigfoot himself.
The celebration kicks off a summer of community activity commemorating the 150th year since the time when John Titus and James Camp came to the banks of Indian Creek and named the town.
Debbie Wilkinson served as master of ceremonies for the day, giving a wonderful speech on behalf of the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce. This ribbon-cutting celebration was being simultaneously held in four communities: Willow Creek, Hoopa, Orleans, and of course in our home town of Happy Camp.
Harvey Shinar, Vice-President of the Karuk Tribal Council spoke on the history of Bigfoot sightings in our area. In 1852, he said, Bigfoot was sighted by a Chinese miner in the area of Thompson Creek. More recently, hair samples found nearby in Oregon were proven to be of unknown origin, possibly true evidence of Bigfoot’s presence in our forests.
According to Shinar, the idea for the Bigfoot Scenic Byway came from the Hoopa Valley Tribe. They shared their inspiration with the US Forest Service and now the plan has come to fruition.
The speeches included a few words from Peg Boland of Yreka, Klamath Forest Supervisor in charge of completing the project. Afterwards, the ribbon cutting ceremony took place in the center of Highway 96 in front of the bank’s parking lot, and a short parade was led by Bigfoot.
It is time to look for the new highway signs with Bigfoot’s picture. Hopefully these will be somewhat easier to find than Bigfoot himself.
Tourists: to find the Bigfoot Scenic Byway, direct your cars to Highway 96, from Willow Creek to Happy Camp. When you get here, you can take the Jefferson Scenic Byway north to Oregon, or east to Yreka.
Providing entertainment, the Genuine Draft Band kept the crowd hopping most of the afternoon, their rock sound filling the entire town with music and excitement. (If only Titus and Camp could see us now!)
The children were entertained with contests: balloon shaving, an egg toss and a spoon race (running while holding an egg in a spoon). Winners for each contest were honored by presentations of appropriate plaques: the golden razor, the golden egg, and the golden spoon.
More information on the summer celebrations will be forthcoming. If you can’t wait to hear more, try contacting the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce.
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Bigfoot Sightings                                                                                                                                      More information is available on this event at http://www.happycampnews.com/2001/01-00001.html

Associate Chamber Visits Happy Camp

The Associate Chairman led the meeting with Kay Bryan and other
Chamber of Commerce Members in attendance.
The Siskiyou County Associate Chambers is a group with membership of the eleven Chambers of "Commerce fro Siskiyou "County Once every two years, the Happy Camp Chamber is able to invite them for a meeting here. This meeting was held at the Log Memorial High School prior to going to the Indian Creek Cafe for dinner.

Chamber members at the Association Meeting were
Brian Helsapple of Mid Klamath CofC, Ivan Hude, John Martinez, Howard Garthwait from Happy Camp

Friday, January 15, 2016

2006 Chamber Minutes April 4, 2006

Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce Minutes for April 4, 2006
The monthly meeting of the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce was April 4th at 6 p.m. at the Elk Creek Campground Meeting Room. Roberta Collum  surprised those who came with a dinner, which was great! Thanks!!
Those present were James Buchner, Roberta and Olen Collum, Montine Blevins, Eugene Kravis, Judy Bushy and Nadine McElyea, each of whom introduced themselves.
Roberta made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting, March 5, and 27th. Gene seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Nadine had expressed an interest in presenting some coming events of the Family Resource Center to the Chamber and did so at this time.

  • First matter is working together to prevent vandalism and broken windows which have been prevalent of late
  • Family picnic in the park May 6th was discussed with presentation of playground equipment. Donations of time/money would be welcome!
  • Tuesday, April 11th will be Child Abuse forum 11-1.
Membership,which has risen was discussed. Other means to increase membership and making new membership packets were discussed. Gene made a motion to provide $200 for framed membership certificates, with new seals. Robbie 2nd it and it passed unanimously, secretary abstained.
Brochure printing was discussed. Mosaic Press could print a beautiful tri-fold brochure for $1,100.00 due to quantity needed and that would not be within our budget. The Annual Chamber report, NEWSLETTER, of what the Chamber has accomplished in the past year could be sent to all box holders at a cost of $99. Colliers poster needs to be replaced due to fading. James had only two more deadlines for publications to complete plans for print advertising for the year.
Medford Home, Garden and Recreation Show only cost the Chamber $300 due to a savings on Insurance. Roberta and Montine shared their experiences and how people want to come down for fishing and rafting. Winner of the rafting trip is Candace Colliers of Talent, Oregon.
James has met with the Forest Service and reported on the Visitor Information Center the Recreation Kiosk and the need for more signage.
No one from the Bike Rally was present to give the Chamber an update on the plans. Over $3,000 is on hand to donate to River Park Improvements to the Happy Camp Community Services District.
All American Road application will be continuing. Jim Vancurra will be invited for a meeting. He would have been here tonight but his sons came for his birthday.
Bigfoot Jamboree will be celebrating the 20th year and Judy will meet with them to see how we can help.
The 501c6 status is the first goal of the new year. Montine will help James find the paperwork information that is needed to complete it.
Pet Emergency Seminar plans are for Saturday May 13th at 1:30. Fifteen attended last year and having a guess who handles emergencies also come was discussed.
Candidates Night was discussed and James will see if Marcia can come to a town meeting and schedule it when convenient for her along with other candidates
2006 Chamber Agenda for the Coming year:

  • Event information and photos are needed. If you have good scenic or recreational activity photos that the Chamber can use on posters brochures, newsletters, etc They would be much appreciated. We need upcoming events for the Newsletter also. 
  • River Long Garage & Yard Sale, possibly June 10th was discussed. everyone to be on a map advertise in areas like Medford about the drive down the Byways, and ask Yard Sales to donate a portion of their proceeds to Family Resource Center. 
  • Locating the Chamber trailer, used as an office located near the Visitor Information Center was discussed.
  • New Website ideas were discussed. An example to look at is www.nkwc.org-bring suggestions.
  • We discussed a nonprofit group Friends of the Klamath National Forest and the possibility of using senior volunteers for the Visitor Information Center. 
Adjourned with plans to meet:

  • Advertising Committee Wednesday April 12th at noon at Elk Creek Meeting Room
  • Publication & promotions meets 4/20 with Jim Vancurra at Pizza House at One o'clock
  • Candidates Night will be scheduled Thursday May 11 6 p.m. at Lions Hall
  • Next monthly meeting is May 2nd, 2006 at the Elk Creek Campground Meeting Room
  • Emergency Pet Seminar at High School with Dr. KIravis is Saturday May 13th

                                                                       

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Ribbon Cutting at Office Outfitters by the Chamber

Office Outfitter's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting by Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce
Howard Garthwait of Happy Camp  CofC, Susanne Burcell Karuk CDC,
Charlotte Attebery of Evans Mercantile, Rosy Bley, and Mike and Janice Trombetta.
The Partnership of Michael Trombetta and Rosy Bley was formed when they took a class on Starting a Business by Susanna Burcell. She recommended they oin forces since Rosy is interested in Desk Top Publishing and Mike has expertise on computers and office management. They rented the back part of Evans Mercantile from Charlotte Attebery and began Office Outfitters!  
Ivan Hyde, of Siskiyou House presented Mike Trombetta with a plant from the
Happy Camp "Chamber of Commerce to welcome Office Outfitters in the business community.

For the Ribbon Cutting, Charlotte Attebery, Marion Curtis, Ivan Hyde,
Howard Garthwait, Rosy Bley, Michael and Janice Trombetta, Jean DeLong,
Rosemary Boren and Janeen Snopl.





Howard Garthwait & Rick Huston

The Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce, for many years, met for the monthly evening meeting the first Tuesday evening of each month at the Lion's Hall down at the end of Parkway at the River Park Area - - -but of course, there was only blackberry bushes in an old dump site in that place back then!! The Chamber also had no office. There really wasn't the need for one. We had brochures and information at Evan's Mercantile, and at Siskiyou House at different times.

The Chamber had a Job & Career Center when the Mill Closed at the Happy Camp Mini-Mall but that was mostly for helping people start businesses and find employment. Elizabeth "Liz" Ramos Cothren was the President at that time and from her Career Business she had given workshops on everything from Business Plans to how to interview for a employment and shared her expertise with community members. Workshops that were well attended were held at the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Hall because the office in the Mini-Mall was too small for the enrollment.

1998 December Happy Camp Chamber Minutes

December 1, 1998



Christmas Tree Cake made by Debbie Wilkinson,
Gini, Joann & Mr. Rucker and Ivan Hyde
Gay Baxter President of Down River Chamber
, and Howard Garthwait
Due to a meeting on HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program, Don Humphries was not able to come. Gay Baxter, President of the Somes Bar.Orleans Chamber of Commerce discussed the pre-grant proposal for Colliers that Harvey and "Don presented to the Down River Chamber. She also said the Bigfoot Scenic Byway proposal which was supposed to be in Washington DC could not be located and will be sent again.
There was a spirited discussion on the Board of Supervisors actions. The unincorporated TOT still belongs to us. Joann Rucker said there are no funds to reprint the Siskiyou County map. Associated Chamber meets December 10th for a decision on their situation. Hope was expertness that the Chamber could use the 800 number and Internet numbers if the Associate Chamber doesn't do so. Harvey suggested the Tribe do so even though they are not members of the Chamber or KCDC.

Janeen Snopl handing out refreshments
Ivan Hyde and Ron Snopl helping
at Christmas Tree Lighting
Refreshments.
Gay has received a $25,000 grant for "Hwy 96 Opportunity Guide" which will include driving over Greyback to Oregon. Hoopa received a grant of $30,000 for Watchable Wildlife but plans to make a book to sell. Gay asked Harvey to serve on a Hwy 96 Task Force, Harvey prefers to call it the River Corridor Task Force. Gay wants to include Willow Creek and Orleans.
Boat Race plaques are awaiting further bids for brass coast.
Howard reported that all is ready for the Christmas Tree Lighting tomorrow.
St. Patrick's Dinner will be March 13 and Harvey is getting more music.
The Chamber received OrCal Newsletter has been asked for an event list. Secretary has been asked for an event list. Secretary has sent information to San Francisco Downtown Magazine.

Sign In for the December, 1998 meeting at the Lions/Scout Hall.
Next Meeting is December 16th at the Gold Mine, the only Wednesday meeting in December.

January 5th meeting will be at the Lions/Scout Hall at 7 pm/ 
Thank you to the men who decorated the Christmas Tree and got the star on straight. Jon Saler and the music students who performed, Ron, Janeen and Ivan who served popcorn and cider Santa and Howard who was in charge and all others who participated in the beginning of the Holiday Season December 2nd. 

1998 November Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce Minutes

November 3, 1998
Present were Harvey Shinar, Debbie Wilkinson, Jean Dulong, Judy Bushy, Tom Waddell Howard Garthwait and Gini Hyde. After a discussion on the October Minutes, it was requested that they be changed to read "Due to lack of a quorum, no official business was held in the month of October, 1998."
Treasurer reported that as of the end of October there is a balance of $2,371.62 on hand.
Gini made a motion that we allow the Secretary $42 for postage for November and October. Howard seconded it and it passed.
Phil Langdon of Prehistoric Products who was going to come and share his business, was ill and will come and spake later.
David Hayes of Double J lent a rack for the display of Karuk Reunion t-shirts and merchandise.The Karuk Tribe has graciously allowed the merchandise to be sold at the Tribal administration building. Judy made a motion that the Tribe will sell them and reimburse us $803.75 (our cost) as the merchandise is sold, after that the balance is theirs to do with whatever they want. Gini seconded the motion and it passed.
The Boat Race memorial plaques were discussed. It was suggested that Gary Burnett and the Happy Camp Community Service District be consulted. Jean will bring a quote on plaques.
The little park clean up was rained out Saturday.
Pool Tournament entries were not coming in. Howard made a motion that we cancel the pool Tournament and refund entrants' fee. Tom 2nd the motion and it passed.
Howard reported on the Action Committee meeting last night. Cross country skiing and hiking trails as well as bicycle trails were discussed. Tom would like to see a community transportation plan to take to the Forest Service.
Bud Johnson is still interested in Drift Boat races. Harvey will contact music for the St. Patrick's Day dinner. Christmas Tree Lighting is December 2nd at 5 pm. Jon Saler has it on the music program calendar. Janeen is checking on popcorn and cider. Joann Steel of Mt. Shasta has the contract and funding for the Siskiyou County Visitor's Bureau. Holiday dinners were discussed. The treasurer has received checks that were ordered. Charlotte made a motion that we meet November 18th at the GoldMine, Jean seconded it and it passed. There will be no meeting the week of Thanksgiving. Tuesday, December 1st will be the evening meeting at the Lions/Scout Hall at 7 pm. 
There was a discussion on who signs the banks card. Gini made a motion that Jean, Harvey, Debbie and Howard sign the Bank Card. Charlotte 2nd the motion and it passed. 

November 11th No quorum

November 18, 1998
Harvey returned $57 from sale of Reunion shirts at the Tribal office. Treasurer, Jean reported the balance on the account is $2,443.42 with $109 deposited and $4.86 interest.
Lairy Dobbins fro Neighborhood Watch said Bruce Campbell noticed high drug use among his patients. He requested support for he Neighborhood Watch. They discussed getting a constable. Beau Morton is the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor for Karuk people. The Tribe also allows the AA and NA organizations to use their facilities. Howard reported on the Associated Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Associated Chambers of Commerce were begun in 1962 and for 36 years have served the Siskiyou County Communities. They will no longer operate as before because they will have no funds after November 30th. They will continue to have an annual Meeting to handle Harry Crebbins Scholarship Fund.
Harvey went to the recent CIIC meetings. Don Humphries and Tom Waddell of KCDC were not able to be at the meeting but they are applying for a grant for $59,000.00. This will involve $21,000 for Colliers Rest Area, $21,000 for an interpretive center in Happy Camp and $7,000 for a Hoopa Information Center for hospitality training and $5,000 for Willow Creek. KCDC may be able to take over the Visitor's Bureau Website calls so these calls will not be lost.
Christmas tree Lighting will be 5 pm instead of 5:30 as on the calendar. It was decided tht we would sell calendars at the Grange Holiday Bazaar, Evans and Siskiyou House for $5 each. Monday Meals on Wheels, Lola Wiley began delivering meals to 9 senior citizens.
 Present at the meeting were Harvey Shinar, Rosemary Boren, Jean Dulong, Judy Bushy, Ellen Johnson, Howard Garthwait, Rosie Bley, Charlotte Attebery, Gini& Ivan Hyde, Lairy Dobbins, Carrol and Fred Nelson of Thompson Creek Lodge and Elaine Swem (George's daughter from the Tire shop).

December 1st Evening Meeting at Lions/Scout Hall at 7 pm.
December 16 at GoldMine will be the only Wednesday meeting in December!
Happy Holidays!
January 5th meeting will be at the Lions/
Scout Hall at 7 pm.