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Board honors Yosemite High girls tennis team, trademarks Oakhurst as 'carved bear capital'
Summary
Supervisors recognized Yosemite High School’s girls tennis team for a successful season and accepted a proclamation naming Oakhurst/Madera County the 'carved bear capital of the world,' including a visitors bureau plan to deploy carved-bear displays and marketing.
The board set aside time to recognize local achievements and community marketing initiatives. Supervisors presented certificates and patches to the Yosemite High School girls tennis team for a strong season and a Northwest Sequoia League title; a coach and players spoke and accepted recognition and a certificate presented on behalf of an assembly office representative.
Separately, the board received a proclamation and presentation from the Visitors Bureau designating Oakhurst as the "carved bear capital of the world." Rhonda Salisbury described a multi-year trademark process and a grant program that will place carved-bear statues around town as selfie and tourism points, and said the county will promote the initiative with local businesses and lodging partners. An office of a congressman provided a certificate of recognition to mark the designation.
Both items were presented as celebratory recognitions and did not require board action beyond acceptance of proclamations and photos.
