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Sunday, 19 August 2007 |
As You Like It adds four more shows
Theater patrons seem to really like Sierra Classic Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's comedy, As You Like It, which just completed its initial run of shows in the new Mammoth Lakes Art Center space. Ticket sales have been so good, MLAC Artistic Director Shira Dubrover announced Sunday that the production has added four additional performances, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, during Labor Day weekend.
Dubrovner has been overwhelmed by the turnout, which has been brisk for all the dates so far, with locals and visitors alike generating lots of business at the box office. The company takes a short break while Showboat Youtheatre uses the space for its summer workshop, then resets the theater for the extended schedule. -MT
Hospital parcel
All parties agreed last week that the Administrative Office of the Courts should purchase the parcel, on Sierra Park Road near the corner of Main Street, as originally designated in the master plan, and also agreed on a concerted effort for language providing assurances about the court building's design. The Forest Service said they intend to finalize the exchange by Sept. 30, the end of the federal fiscal year. -TOML
Recreation center
The Town has commitments from most of the agencies that are working together on the South Gateway Multi-use Facility to help fund a land use consultant who will help develop the program for the facility's next phase. A request for qualifications will be circulated soon. -TOML
Water District: keep up the good work, Mammoth
During the first two weeks of Level 1 Water Restrictions, the Mammoth Community Water District reports a very positive response from the community. Preliminary water production data show that overall demands in the community have dropped about 15 percent and demands on “No-Water Wednesdays” have dropped about 25 percent. August tends to be the month with the year's highest demands, which all means the measures and town participation appear to be working. Revisions to the Level 1 Water Restrictions were finalized at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors on July 25 and went into effect on July 30.
Businesses and residences are currently required to follow a 3-day a week watering schedule and prohibited between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. No outdoor watering is allowed on Wednesdays. Hand watering may be conducted any day of the week, but not between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. No new grass may be installed and no more than five percent of turf areas may be replaced or reseeded. Hard surfaces such as sidewalks and parking areas may not be hosed down. Vehicle washing is allowed, but customers must utilize either a commercial car wash or a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off valve. -MCWD
Town extends Business Partner survey deadline
The Town of Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Recreation Department last week extended the deadline to complete the Business Partner Communication Survey to Friday, Aug. 31. Launched in June, the survey is designed to determine the current satisfaction of information distributed by the department, along with determining the communication and marketing needs of the business community, and more accurately gauge occupancy.
“We made the decision to extend the deadline to allow our business community more time during this busy period to complete this comprehensive survey,” stated Danna Stroud, Tourism and Recreation Director.
Just under 70 surveys have been completed and the goal is to collect 100 percent of the lodging community and 50 percent of the local businesses. Respondents have so far indicated that they are “satisfied” with the relevance, content and timing of communication received from the Tourism and Recreation Department and listed community news and events, the projected average occupancy report and the events calendar as the most important information that they would like to receive on a weekly basis.
The survey is available at www.visitmammoth.com/surveys/businesspartner. -TOML
Welfare fraud case draws “no contest” plea
The Mono County District Attorney's office, in a joint effort with the Department of Social Services (DSS), successfully concluded their prosecution of Penny Koval when the defendant plead “no contest” to one count of misdemeanor fraud in Superior Court on July 9.
Koval was sentenced to three years probation, a $125 fine and 200 hours community service. The amount of financial restitution is currently under review by DSS. -MC
Town increases fees
According to the Town of Mammoth Lakes Web site, www.ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us/, “Effective Aug. 6, 2007 the Town implemented a cost of living increase to all Planning and Engineering application fees. Revised applications have been posted on the Town Web site and are available in the Town offices. Current applications have a revision date of July 2007 and will no longer have fees listed on them. The current application fee schedules for both the Community Development and Engineering Departments have been posted on the Town Web site and are also available in the Town offices.” -TOML
Town hosts “Play Café”
“What do you love to do in Mammoth?” That's the theme of the next in a series of free “neighborhood coffees” on Monday, Aug. 27, at Sherwin's from 2-5 p.m. During the meeting, the public is invited to discuss topics such as sports, arts, recreation, culture, events and education, and how these can be made better for locals and visitors. Space is limited; pre-register by Aug. 22 to reserve a spot by calling Town Clerk Anita Hatter at (760) 934-8989, ext. 227.
Who’s in Town?
Families still on summer vacation are still flocking to the area, with estimates for the Aug. 10-11 weekend down a little after Bluesapalooza, but not much, of just six points from the previous week to 73 percent.
Midweek bookings also declined a slight six percent from the previous week's estimate, but still remained pretty strong for the time of year, with the Aug. 12-16 period projections coming in at 53 percent. –MT/T&R |
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