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Your New Executive Director!

Improvements Coming to Schools on Edwards AFB

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LA County Traffic Improvement Plan (Measure R)

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Dawn TerashiTa, MD, PhD, of the La County Department of Public health, and antje Lauer, PhD, assistant Professor of Microbiology at CsU Bakersfield, will share information on “Valley Fever” at the august 23rd Business Briefing Luncheon of the antelope Valley Board of Trade. Dr. Lauer is a microbialecologist interested in interactions between microbes and symbioses between microorganisms, invertebrates and vertebrates. she has published extensively on methods for detecting pathogens in the soil. Dr. Terashita has been a medical epidemiologist with La County Department of health’s acute Communicable Disease Control Program (aCD) since 2003. Currently, she is the supervisor of the healthcare Outreach Unit, which is responsible for establishing collaborative relationships between aCD and 100 acute care hospitals,

roughly 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient care facilities in Los angeles County.

The Los angeles County Department of Public health tracks cases of diseases in order to find out more about them and the places where people are most likely to become ill. Of the diseases which are “notifiable” by medical personnel (according to the 2014 annual Morbidity report), Valley Fever is the most prevalent in the antelope Valley area, with 103 cases in 2014-2015. The next most prevalent was pertussis (whooping cough) with 63 cases during the same time period.

During the luncheon, Doctors Terashita and Lauer will present an informative program on how this disease affects our local region and what we can

do towards prevention and treatment. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am at the hellenic Center in Lancaster and run until 1pm. admission is $20 per person with a

AUGUST 2016 FOCUS: HEALTHCARE

Facts You Should Know About

Valley FeverCauses • Effects • Prevention

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Executive Notes

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ExECUTIVE BoARDKelly Kennerknecht Hanley, President

Kaiser Permanente

Ed Knudson, Vice President Antelope Valley College

Regina Rossall, Secretary Westside Union School District

Anthony Bruneau, Treasurer Cobb, Doerfler and Associates

Josh Mann, Past President Waste Management Company

Norm Hickling, Director-at-Large Antelope Valley Transit Authority

Lisa Moulton, Director-at-Large

Debbie Lovrich, Executive Director

DIRECToRSBret Banks, AVAQMD

Mike Belzil, Lockheed Martin

Gustavo Camacho, Camacho Auto Sales

Richard Caulkins, Sanitation District of LA County

Ingrid Chapman

Richard Cook, Around AV

Scott Cummings, Antelope Valley Mall Management

John A. Currado, Allstate Financial/ Currado Insurance Inc.

Rob Duchow, Southern California Gas Company

Len Engel, AVTA

John Fergione

Larry Grooms

Mark Hemstreet

Chuck Hoey, Charles Hoey & Associates

Allen Hoffman, The Boeing Company

Harvey Holloway, Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty

Dianne Knippel, Antelope Valley College Foundation

Drew Mercy

Rhonda Nelson, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Terry Norris, Precision Labs

Todd Porter, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising

Carrie Rawlings, Mojave Air & Space Port

Donald Rhea, ClancyJG International

Richard “Dick” Spann

Joshua Stern, Merrill Lynch - Bank of America

Bill Taylor, Granite Construction Company

Donna Termeer

Mark Troth, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth Realtors

Angela Underwood-Jacobs, California Bank & Trust

Diane Walker, Antelope Valley Union High School District

Tom Weil, City of California City

Johnny Zamrzla, Western Pacific Roofing Company

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“So, what does an executive director do?”

This is a qUesTiOn i have been asked several times since i began to tell people about my new post. at the time of this writing, i am finishing my first full week on the job, and i can say it has been one of the best weeks of my professional life!

This week and last, i have reconnected with a number of our great citizens of the antelope Valley with whom i had lost touch. i have met with a number of amazing people who love this valley and what we do here. i have heard about accomplishments and dreams for the future, about issues and solutions, and about needs for partnership. i have literally “come to the table” with people who are passionate about what they do, where they live and what we, collectively, can do to enhance our quality of life, facilitate growth and to protect what we have. it has been nothing short of inspiring!

so ….what does an executive director do? More of the same.

as the incoming executive Director of the antelope Valley Board of Trade, i have the privilege of working with one of the most passionate and engaged non-profit boards i have ever seen. These people are true stakeholders in this community, and represent a deep cross-section of the industries, regions, and interests here. My job is to put their vision into motion, and

debbie Lovrichexecutive director

to put the resources in place to make it happen. Toward this end, i want to make time to speak to all of you, and i will be reaching out to people as much as i can. each of our members has joined the Board of Trade because they have an interest, they want to make a difference, they want to have a voice. so if i you don’t hear from me, please call me, email me, text me – whatever is best for you. There is work to be done in this valley and for the people and businesses that call it “home”. we are the best ones to do it, so let’s talk!

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Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

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President’s Message

New Year. New Board. New Start.“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

- helen Keller

The anTeLOPe VaLLey BOarD OF TraDe is governed by 39 directors--some of the antelope Valley’s most influ-ential leaders. with the start of a new year with new board members, it’s important to bring everyone together to create unity within the organization.

On July 8, the antelope Valley Board of Trade held its annual retreat or “prompt start” for its directors at agua Dulce winery. with the winery’s scenic vistas, this location provided a relaxing atmosphere--away from the hustle and bustle of our offices--for the directors to celebrate the past year’s successes and discuss opportunities for the upcoming year.

During the retreat, the board of directors reviewed last year’s budget outcomes, as well as discussed the upcoming budget. Our Treasurer, anthony Bruneau, did an amazing job presenting the figures in an easy to read format and was applauded for all of his hard work.

To make sure the board of directors was engaged during the entire retreat, i mixed in fun riddles and trivia questions to keep the juices flowing in everyone’s head--i even had a fun prize bag for the winners to pick from!

The board of directors discussed opportunities for the organization to pursue, including how to improve

AVBot PresidentKelly Kennerknecht Hanley

community partnerships, as well as, ways to strengthen our committees.

Vice President ed Knudson, lead a great brainstorming session for next year’s Business Outlook Conference. with his leadership, i’m confident we will have another exciting and engaging conference.

i consider this retreat a great success with many productive conversations and wonderful ideas proposed. we have a lot to look forward to this year. and, i’m very grateful for everyone’s participation at this retreat.

if you are interested in being more involved with the antelope Valley Board of Trade, please contact the antelope Valley Board of Trade off at (661) 947-9033 or e-mail our executive Director Debbie Lovrich at [email protected].

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Board Assists Edwards AFB with School Issues

aT The aPriL 2016 MeeTing of the antelope Valley Joint Legislative Committee, Dr. David smith, Director 0f Mission support, 412th Test wing at edwards aFB, asked aVBOT for assistance with two problems involving on-base schools.

The first concerned difficulties in obtaining credentials for military dependents who are credentialed to teach in other states, but have been essentially blocked from teaching in California.

The second issue related to obtaining a 20% match in state or local funding for the Mojave Unified school District to receive 80% from the federal government to carry out badly needed local school repairs. some classrooms are so dilapidated that in some cases “greenery” is growing from the cement floor.

Diane walker, Chair of aVBOT education Committee and an active participant in the Legislative affairs meetings, studied the problems and undertook the task of facilitating discussions with all parties. she reported to the Legislative Committee’s July meeting that perceived obstacles to military-dependent teachers

By Larry grOOMs and riCharD sPann, Co-Chairs, Legislative Committee

appear to be on the way to resolution, and financing for school reconstruction and repair is making head-way.

On another edwards aFB matter, Dr. smith dis-cussed building an over-pass over state route 58 to greatly lessen the danger to motorists traveling from California City to the edwards north gate. aVBOT wrote a let-ter of support, and the matter is now in the hands of edwards to put the matter in “air Force” language and submit it for consid-eration in the upcoming budget, aVBOT Director Tom weil has also been directly involved in the process through his position as City Manager of California City.

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reservation, or $25 at the door without a reservation. To make a reservation, call the Board of Trade office at 661-947-9033 or email [email protected].

Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever, is an illness caused by a fungal infection. The fungus lives in dirt and soil in southern California and other areas. it gets inside the lungs and in about 40% of patients, causes an illness with flu-like symptoms which can be mild and get better on their own. in others, however, more severe symptoms result that can linger for months, or even be deadly.

spores from the Valley Fever fungus are breathed in when the soil is disturbed such as in farming, construction, high winds, or when vegetation has been destroyed such as in a wildfire. Valley Fever does not spread from person to person. when a person does get sick from Valley Fever, symptoms include:

• Fever • headaches• Tiredness • weight Loss• Cough • night sweats• Chest Pain • rash• Muscle or joint aches

in serious cases, Valley Fever can affect the brain, joints, bone, skin and other organs. But most people fully recover. if you think you might have Valley Fever, you should see your doctor. simple tests such as a blood test or chest x-ray can help you to find out if you have the infection, and need an antifungal treatment.

Those at greatest risk are people who work outside, especially where the soil is disturbed as in construction, farming, or the military. infants, the elderly, pregnant women and those with diabetes are at a greater risk as well.

AVTA Unveiling New College Student Pass Program

On JUne 28, 2016, the aVTa Board of Directors approved the transit agency’s new College student Pass Program for antelope Valley College (aVC) students. The new program will be available for students who are enrolled in six or more units per semester and who are not on academic probation. The pilot phase of the program will provide free bus passes for the Fall 2016 and spring 2017 semesters, using $80,000 in grant funds awarded by the antelope Valley air quality Management District (aVaqMD), along with matching funds from antelope Valley College.

“The joint partnership between aVaqMD, aVC and aVTa has created the positive outcome we have been working toward, and is really a win-win for all, especially the students,” said Board Chair Marvin Crist. “we are grateful for the generosity of the aVaqMD, and are hopeful that this program will be sustain-able for years to come.”

The College student Bus Pass will be available through an ap-plication process to eligible aVC students beginning in august. The pass, in the form of a special TaP card, will be valid for a period of 16 weeks on all local aVTa bus routes. students will be required to show their aVC student iD card in addition to tapping the pass on the bus fare box when boarding.

Over 15,000 students attended the antelope Valley College locations in both Lancaster and Palmdale last fall. The goal of the aVaqMD in funding the program is to encourage people to use public transportation and keep more cars off the streets. This will reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The funds come from the Mobile source emissions reduction Program annual fee of $4.00 as part of vehicle registration, and the $80,000 in matching

funds contributed by aVC come from student equity and other categorical programs on campus, which are designed to help in-crease access for students.

“This program will significantly aid students in their educa-tional pursuits as it eliminates a significant obstacle for them; reliable and consistent transportation to the college,” stated aVC President ed Knudson. “having this resource available to stu-dents is certain to enhance class attendance, resulting in greater academic success.”

as aVTa moves closer to becoming the first all-electric zero-emission transit system in the nation, executive Director Len engel wants college students to know that there has never been a better time to ride the bus. “Taking the bus to school is a great al-ternative to driving, and aVTa offers the convenience of several local routes with stops at most high schools and colleges in the community,” said engel. “aVTa can help students save time and money by eliminating the need for fuel, costly parking fees and navigating traffic. we are currently working to establish partner-ships with other local schools besides aVC, and hope to make the free pass available to all local college students in the future.”

aVTa provides local, commuter and dial-a-ride service to a population of more than 450,000 residents in the cities of Lan-caster and Palmdale as well as the unincorporated portions of northern Los angeles County. its total service area covers 1,200 square miles and it is bounded by the Kern County line to the north, the san Bernardino County line to the east, the angeles national Forest to the south, and interstate 5 to the west.

Source: AVTA Press Release dated June 28, 2016

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LA County Traffic Improvement Plan (Measure R)

VOTers OF LOs angeLes COUnTy will have an opportu-nity to fund much needed transportation improvements. The Los angeles County Metropolitan Transportation authority (Metro) Board of Directors last month approved placing a sales tax mea-sure for transportation on the november ballot.

The sales tax measure – called the Los angeles County Traf-fic improvement Plan -- proposes a new half-cent tax starting in 2017 and a replacement of the current Measure r tax, starting in 2039 and continuing until voters decide to end it.

if voters approve this additional sales tax, it will fund trans-portation projects, keep pace with growing infrastructure needs and provide long-term funding for our region. There is a lot, not a little, in this transportation sales tax measure for the north County.

goals of the measure include keeping fares affordable for seniors, students and the disabled; improving local streets/side-walks; earthquake retrofitting bridges; improving freeway traffic flow; expanding our rail and bus system, enhancing bike and pe-destrian connections, technology and innovation, jobs and pollu-tion reduction.

Projects funded by the sales tax are intended to fix freeway bottlenecks that have plagued motorists for decades. The sales tax measure includes transportation projects that might not other-wise be built without the sales tax. These include rail, pedestrian and bike projects.

The sales tax measure increases the amount of money to be returned to the county’s 88 cities and unincorporated areas for their own transportation improvements, such as repairing pot-holes, improving intersections and expanding sidewalks and bike facilities.

specific to the north County area, the sales tax measure would fund improvements to route 14 and the high Desert Corridor

right-of-way projects. But those aren’t the only projects to be funded under the sales tax measure. The measure includes the following projects benefitting motorists in the north County:

• Local funding for transportation projects $1.2 billion for the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, and santa Clarita;

• additional bus service funding totaling $365 million for antelope Valley Transit authority;

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Program for $264 million;

• Transit Program $88 million with $500 million in matching funds;

• a multi-modal connectivity program for $239 million;• arterial street improvement program for $726 million;• goods movement program for $104 million;• a highway efficiency program for $129 million.it should be noted that the high Desert Corridor right-of-way

funds are available by 2021 and can be re-purposed by the Metro Board for appropriate project uses other than right-of-way.

The north County subregional planning area fair share was based upon the southern California association of government’s population figures for the year 2047 for the specific purpose of providing north County with the resources necessary to address faster growth.

Built into the sales tax measure are provisions that include an independent oversight process. This includes regular financial audits. every ten years Metro’s Board of Directors would also be required to complete a full review of the program and sequencing of all projects and programs.

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August 2 11:30 AM Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber Luncheon, Hilton Garden Inn, Palmdale, 538-0607

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7:00 PM Palmdale City Council, Palmdale City Hall, 267-5151

August 9 8:30 AM HEALTHCARE CoMMITTEE, AV Partners for Health, 947-9033

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August 10 11:30 AM Lancaster Chamber Luncheon, Hellenic Center, 948-4518

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9:00 AM AERoSPACE CoMMITTEE MEETING, Lancaster Chamber, 947-9033

3:30 PM AV/East Kern STEM Network, rotating locations, 947-9033

August 12 11:30 AM Antelope Valley African American Chamber Luncheon, Hilton Garden Inn, Palmdale, 272-5807

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12:00 PM Tehachapi Chamber Luncheon, Pacino’s Restaurant, 822-4180

August 17 11:00 AM Palmdale Chamber Luncheon, Antelope Valley Country Club, 273-3232

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Now, the County’s actions have spread to the entire community in the form of lack of water, property value decline, and health and safety problems. In a groundwater adjudication, the County convinced the Court to accept an artificially low safe yield in the Valley. Court documents show that the court made it’s decision six months before hearing any evidence in trial. As a result: 1,486 folks were defaulted and get no water 65,000 vacant land parcels get no water 4,148 small pumpers get only 0.9 AF/yr while they were led to believe 1.2 to 3 AF/yr. Mutual water companies were cut way back Agriculture was allotted less than half of its historical use Public water suppliers are concerned that they do not have enough water to serve current customers The problems created in the community include reductions in available water and an increase in water costs. In addition, water restrictions cause a serious health concern, creating an estimated increase of 30,000 acres of blowing dust and sand, contributing to the spread of Valley Fever. In cooperation with the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, the Farm Bureau has been having monthly meet-ings at the Farm Bureau office in Palmdale. Attendees have included many offices of political leaders, Los Angeles and Kern County Health Departments, etc. We have estimates of how many sicknesses and deaths are anticipated each year from Valley Fever. We support an outreach program to educate the community and medical professionals about Valley Fever, to encourage the development of a vaccine, develop mitigation strategies, and prevent Los Angeles County from implementing public policies which may prove disastrous. Please join us in our battle to have an honest and accurate safe water yield established, and to engage Regional Planning in discussion about sensible policies that will not destroy the value of rural property. We all want the best for continued health, growth and prosperity in our community!

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SoUTH VALLEY WoRkSoURCE CENTER (GooDWILL INDUSTRIES)

Carole Evans38510 Sierra Hwy

Palmdale, CA 93550208-4940

www.cityofpalmdale.org/svwc

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER oF ANTELoPE VALLEYSue Page

45111 Fern AvenueLancaster, CA 93534-2301

949-1206www.childrenscenter.av.org

ToWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIoTT LANCASTER

Shandra Goben2024 West Avenue J8Lancaster, CA 93536

723-6709www.marriott.com/wjfts

UNIVERSITY oF ANTELoPE VALLEYMarco Johnson

44055 North Sierra HwyLancaster, CA 93534-4412

726-1911www.uav.edu

NEW MEMBERS: BUSINESSExCELLENCE REAL ESTATE

Chuck Simons, Broker350-1006

[email protected]. chucksellsav.com

NEW MEMBERS: INDIVIDUALDANA HAYCoCk

Danahaycock.com

DR. CoLETTE [email protected]

RENEWALS: BUSINESSTHE BoEING CoMPANY

Allen HoffmanPO Box 100 MC T5-00

Edwards AFB, CA 93523-0100275-3169

www.boeing.com

BoHN’S PRINTINGRoger Hemme

656 West Lancaster Blvd.Lancaster, CA 93534-3127

[email protected]

BURkEY, Cox, EVANS, & BRADFoRDLaura Bradford, CPA

1058 West Avenue M-14 Suite BPalmdale, CA 93551-1459

267-2005http://www.burkeycoxcpa.com

(Area Code 661 unless otherwise noted)

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