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92 93 KOBO Utility Construction Corp has successfully completed wide range of projects over the last 25 years for both state and federal agencies, private companies, private developers & local municipalities. KOBO Utility Construction Corp serves clients nationwide. Our team of highly trained and experienced people enables us to provide a diverse range of services and ensure a quality project. Services Provided include: • Electrical Contracting • Crane & Rigging • Concrete Installation & Manufacturing • Excavation & Site Work Contact Us Today: Sandwich, MA • Knights Landing, CA PH: 508-888-2255•FAX: 508-888-2224 Email: info@koboutility.com ARRIVE INMONTEREY (MRY) IN STYLE GO RENTALS IS NOW SERVICING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE BAY AREA Go Rentals is pleased to announce our newest locations in Monterey, California at Monterey Jet Center and Del Monte Aviation. Offering the best service, from top-of-the-line vehicle selection to on-time delivery with a personal greeting and delivery to all resorts in Pebble Beach. Allow us to exceed your expectations. To make a reservation call us directly at: MRY Del Monte 831 582 6150 MRY Jet Center 831 582 6160 www.gorentals.com THE MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT atedbyacityor county.Anelected,five-personboardof directors is responsible for fulfillingtheairport’smission, which is three-tiered: n Toprovide the regionconvenient commercial and general aviationaccess tothenational air transportation system, n Tooperate theairport inasafe,efficient,sustainable andfiscallyresponsiblemanner,and n Todeveloptheairport tomeet futureneeds,opportu- nities,andchallenges. In itsefforts tokeepupwiththeneedsof thecommu- nity,theairport isworkingona long-termplan.“Weare in theenvironmental reviewof our20-yearvision,”explains ChrisMorello,SeniorPlanningManagerofDevelopment andEnvironment.Withinthevisionare“quitea fewpro- posedpossible improvements,suchasanewrelocated passenger terminal,general aviationfacilities,a relocated commercial ramp,anda relocatedaircraft rescueand firefighting facility.”While theseendeavorsarestill propos- als,yet tobeapprovedor funded,Morelloexplains that continual infrastructure improvementskeeptheairport competitive.“San Jose is75milesawayandSanFrancisco isapproximately101miles fromhere,”shedetails.“They have larger airports,withamorediverse fleetmix.So whenyouhave those relativelynearby,low-costmore diverseoptions,theyaredefinitelycompetition.”Thereare also fournearbygeneral aviationairportsaswell; Salinas, Watsonville,Hollister,andMarinaall aresmallergeneral aviationairports that arewithindrivingdistance toMon- terey. Sowhen it comes towhat setsMontereyRegionalAir- port apart fromits largeandsmall competitors,“It’spure convenience,”explainsGriggs.“Weare themost conve- nient airport inthecounty.Withall themunicipalitiesnear theairport,all destinationsarewithin15minutes.Basical- ly,onceyougetoff theairplane,youarehomewithin5-15 minutesor atyourvacationdestination.”Heelaborateson theease inwhichpassengerspass throughtheairport as well,“OurTSAlinesarenot long,andtheboardingareas areveryclose.Whilewedon’thavejetwayshere,thewalk totheplaneisveryminimal.Andtheweatherhereisgood.” Meaning,departuresandlandingsaresimpleandquick. ChrisMorellosecondsher colleague’sopinion.What she wantspeople toknowaboutMontereyRegionalAirport is that“wearen’t sosmall thatyouwouldn’twant toconsid- erusasa travel option.Alotof times,whenpeople think regional,theythinkofverysmall operationswith limited travel options.We flytoPhoenix,SanDiego,SanFrancisco, LasVegas,andLosAngeles.Wehavegreat connections, and I thinkthatmakesusverycompetitive forpeoplewho maywant tocome tothepeninsula.” As the regioncontinues togrow,sotoowill itsvisi- tor count.AccordingtoMorello,theairport remainson mission:“Fromnewhousingdevelopments sprouting throughout thecounty,tomulti-million-dollar renovation investmentsbylocal hotelsandresorts,thegrowthand vitalityofMontereyCountyisbooming. SotheAirport continues todialoguewithairlineassociates toattract morecommercial servicesandopportunities forpassen- gers to funnel throughgatewaycitieswhenMontereyis theirdestination.” PREFERRED VENDORS n GO! Rentals www.gorentals.com n Kobo Utility Construction Corp. www.koboutility.com