Csdihmteu Aloha Ley 

Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

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Subject: Small Comntunlty Air Service Development Progreun 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Htunboldt County, Arcata/Eureka Airport 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

As Executive Director of the Humboldt County Convention & 

Visitors Bureau, I strongly support the air service proposal 

detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant application. Arcata/Eureka plays an important role in 

providing support to business, government, education, and leisure 

travel to/from this northwestern California community. The 

proposed nonstop United Express service to Denver will improve 

eastbound connectivity much needed by the community. 

Growth in the Arcata/Eureka area over the past few years has been 

fueled by the presence of the Arcata/Eureka Airport. Future 

community growth depends, in part, on the Airport's ability to 

meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies 

considering Arcata/Eureka as a location for their operations. 

HUMBOLDT 

COUNTY 

CONVENTION 

& VISITORS 

BUREAU 

1034 2nd Street 

Eureka, C A 95501 

707-443-5097 

800-346-3482 

FAX 443-5115 

Arcata/Eureka Aiiport has forged strong ties with the business 

community to attract better air service. We appreciate the 

opportunity to expand that partnership to include the U.S. 

Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air 

Service Development"Program. 

Sincerely, 

Tony Smithers, Executive Director 

Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau 
OFFICFOFTHF >0S3B«C?9 W 

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Mm^^m, '''""'""*'"'^" "' 

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT rallafi^»1H JEANNIE Y. DUNCAN 

PAUL V. GALLEGOS ^^^^^M§ ^ MICHAEL R. HISLOP 

July 29,2011 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Small Commxmity Air Service Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Humboldt County, Arcata/Eureka Airport 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

As a Humboldt County resident and the District Attorney of Humboldt County, I strongly support 

the air service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant application. The Arcata/Eureka airport plays an important role in providing support to 

business, government, education, and leistire travel to this northwester Califomia rural 

community. The proposed nonstop United Express service to Denver will improve eastbound 

connectivity much needed by our community. 

Growth in our area in recent years has been fiieled by the presence of the Eureka/Areata Airport. 

Continued growth in our area will depend largely on our local airport's ability to meet the needs 

of our current business stronghold as well as the needs of potential businesses considering 

locating in Humboldt County. 

Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to attract better air 

service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand the partnership to include the U.S. Department 

sportation through the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Redbe^tfullyi / U MJi^AU^k^ 

Piul V. Gallegos 

istrict Attomey 

(. RIMIN.M. DIVISION VICTIM V\ITNE-:SS ASSISIANCE 

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BOAR D O F SUPERVISOR S 

COUNT Y OF HUMBOLD T 

825 5TM STREET 

EUREKA, CALIFORNIA 95501-1153 PHONE (707) 476-2390 FAX (707) 445-7299 

July 29, 2011 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Humboldt County, Arcata/Eureka Airport 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

I am writing as Chair of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to express my strong 

support for the above-referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. This proposal would help us provide nonstop United Express service to 

Denver, which will greatly improve connectivity for East-bound flights from the Eureka/Areata 

Airport. This is a critical service for our business, government and institutional travelers, and 

will greatly benefit tourist and leisure travelers as well. 

The Arcata/Eureka airport plays a critical role in providing support for all sectors of our 

community here on California's North Coast. We are a small rural area, isolated from the rest 

of Califomia by twisting and temperamental roads over rugged terrain. Travel in and out of our 

area is difficult, putting great pressure on our airport. Businesses and institutions in our area 

have become increasingly dependent upon air travel as a means of staying connected and 

competitive in a fast-moving world. Future community growth depends, in part, on the Airport's 

ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering 

Arcata/Eureka as a location for their operations. 

The Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to attract better 

air service, and this effort enjoys strong support in our community. I am hopefiil that the U.S. 

Department of Transportation will choose to add itself to this growing public/private partnership 

by supporting this grant from the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if there is anything else I may 

provide for you. 

Sincerely, 

Mark Lovelace, Chair 

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors 

MLikh 
Mad River 

Community 

Hospital 

July 29, 2011 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air SerWce Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Humboldt County, ArcataMureka Airport 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

As CEO of Mad River Community Hospital, I strongly support the air service proposal detailed in the 

Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application. Arcata/Eureka plays an important 

role in providing support to business, government, education, and leisure travel to/from this northwestern 

Califomia community. The proposed nonstop United Express service to Denver will improve eastbound 

connectivity much needed by the community. 

Growth in the Arcata/Eureka area over the past few years has been fueled by the presence of the 

Arcata/Eureka Airport. Future community growth depends, in part, on the Airport's ability to meet the 

needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering Arcata/Eureka as a location for their 

operations. 

Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to attract better air service. We 

appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to include the U.S. Department of Transportation 

through the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Douglas/A §haw 

CEO 

3800 Janes Road, Areata CA 95521 

Telephone (707) 822-3621 

P.O. Box 1115, Areata CA 95518-1115 

I wwiii.mndriverhospital.com 
Ley, Aloha (OST) 

From: Doug Nelson [dnelson@omindustries.com] 

Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:14 AM 

To: Ley, Aloha (OST) 

Subject: Air-route development at Eureka/Arcata Airport 

' o ^ INDUSTRIES/ 

Corporate Office • 5901 Ericson Way • Areata, California 95521 • 707/822-8800 

Colusa, CA 530/458-8850 • Medford, OR 541/772-4606 • Crane Hill, AL 256/747-2747 

July 29, 2011 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Humboldt County, Arcata/Eureka Airport 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

As a Humboldt County resident and small business owner, I strongly support the air service proposal detailed in the Small Community 

Air Service Development Program grant application. The Arcata/Eureka airport plays an important role in providing support to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to this northwest California rural community. The proposed nonstop United 

Express service to Denver will improve eastbound connectivity much needed by our community. 

Growth in our area in recent years has been fueled by the presence of the Eureka/Arcata Airport. Continued growth in our area will 

depend largely on our local airport's ability to meet the needs of our curtent business stronghold as well as the needs of potential 

businesses considering locating in Humboldt County. 

Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to attract better air service. We appreciate the opportunity 

to expand the partnership to include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air Service Development 

Program. 

Sincerely, 

Rob McBeth, Owner of O&M Industries Inc. 
The Greater Eurel<a Chamber of Commerce 

July 28, 2011 

Ms. Aloha Ley, Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - DOT- OST2011-0119 - ARCATA/EUREKA AIRPORT, HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the Greater Eureka Chamber of 

Commerce in support of the above referenced application. The Chamber Board strongly 

supports the air service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development 

Program grant application. The Arcata/Eureka Airport plays an integral role in providing 

support to business, government, education, and leisure travel to/from this northwestern 

Califomia commimity. The proposed nonstop United Express service to Denver will 

significantly improve eastboimd connectivity much needed by the commimity. 

Growth in the Arcata/Eureka area over the past few years has been aided by the presence of the 

regional Airport facilities. Future community growth depends, in part, on the Airport's ability to 

meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering Arcata/Eureka as a 

location for expanded operations. 

Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business conmiimity to attract better air 

service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to include the U.S. 

Department of Transportation through the Small Conununity Air Service Development Program. 

2112 Broadway * Eureka, CA 95501 - (707) 442-3738 FAX 442-0079 
Ms. Aloha Lev - July 28. 2011 - Page 2 

If you or your staff have any questions or care to discuss this recommendation in greater detail, 

please feel free to contact me. 

^ gincerely. 

V,__,--JnVarreH:^ockaday 

Pi=egi^nt/CEO 
St Joseph Hospital 

Redwood Memorial Hospital ^ ^ 

August 3, 2011 

Sr JOSEPH 

HEALTH SVmM 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0119 

Humboldt County, Arcata/Eureka Airport 

St Joseph Hospital 

2700 Oolbeer Street 

Eureka, Califomia 95501 

707.445.8121 

www.stjosepheurelca.org 

Redwood Memorial Hospital 

3300 Renner Drive 

Fortuna, California 95540 

707.725.3361 

wvvw.redwoodmemorial.org 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

As CEO of St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial Hospitals in Humboldt County, I strongly support 

the air service proposal detailed in the Small Commimity Air Service Development Program 

grant application. Arcata/Eureka plays an important role in providing support to business, 

government, education, and leisure travel to/from this northwestern Califomia community. The 

proposed nonstop United Express service to Denver will improve eastbound connectivity much 

needed by the commimity. 

Growth in the Arcata/Eureka area over the past few years has been fueled by the presence of the 

Arcata/Eureka Airport. Future community growth depends, in part, on the Airport's ability to 

meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering Arcata/Eureka as a 

location for their operations. 

Arcata/Eureka Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to attract better air 

service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to include the U.S. 

Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

JoseplyMark 

CEO 

Our Vision and Values 

Our Vision: We bring people together to provide compassionate care, promote liealth improvement and create 

healthy communities. We demonstrate this through our four core Values: dignity, excellence, service, and justice. 

A iVIimstry of the 

Sisters of St. Joseph 

of Orange