June 2016 - Lemoore Chamber of Commerce

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LEMOORE DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
It is the mission of the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce to be the leader
in our community for building sustainable economic growth, advocating for a
pro-business climate and enhancing Lemoore’s working relationships with
Naval Air Station Lemoore, City, Education, Tourism, Business and Agricultural Interests.
June 2016
300 E Street, Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6401
www.lemoorechamberofcommerce.com
C
alifornia is only 7 days away from the
their Primary Election on June 7th,
2016. Kings County has a considerable
amount to vote on this time around, so be
prepared!
Below is a list of the contested races for this
year’s California primary election.
A (*) indicates an incumbent candidate.
Kings County Primary Election Races
Republican Central Committee, District 1
*Lois Wynne: Mayor of Lemoore
Ryan Ramponi: Correction Officer
Adam Fernandes: Businessman
Holly Mendes: Elementary School Teacher
Charles Meyer: Farmer
Republican Central Committee, District 3
*Katherine Andres: Appointed Incumbent
Cody Bradley
John W. Gordon: Attorney
Sharon O. Gordon: Retired Registered Nurse
Darrin Monteiro
Sebastian Silveira
*Jerry P. Sojfer
Doug Verboon: Kings County Supervisor
Antonia Silveira: Student
David Louis Silveira
Lee Wisecarver: Famer/Agribusinessman
James Schaub
Republican Central Committee, District 4
*Glenda Dwyer: Appointed Incumbent
Justin Mendes: Mayor of Hanford
Vernon Costa: Farmer
*Russell Waymire: Farmer
Renea Fagundes: Educator
Keith Fagundes: District Attorney
Kris B. Pedersen: Attorney
Republican Central Committee, District 5
*Maxine Bennett
*Donald L. Eiland
*Prudence E. Eiland
*Edeanne Howes
Greg Strickland: Retired Military/Prosecutor
Dan Chin: Community Volunteer
Tyler Beck
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, June 8th
Noon-1pm@Vineyard Restaurant
Michelle Rivera
Joe Rivera: Small Business Owner
Jerry Pierce: Retired CHP
Officer
Harry Eiland: Businessman
Kings Co. Board of Supervisors, District 2
*Richard Valle
Debra Kwast: Business Owner
Kings Co. Board of Supervisors, District 5
*Richard J. Fagundes
Greg Strickland: Retired Military/Prosecutor
U
nder the new California law (SB 3), signed by
Governor Brown on April 4th, minimum
wage will increase for employers with 26 or more
employees as follows:
 January 1, 2017
$10.50 per hour
 January 1, 2018
$11.00 per hour
 January 1, 2019
$12.00 per hour
State of California Primary Election Races  January 1, 2020
$13.00 per hour
US Congressional Representative, 21st
 January 1, 2021
$14.00 per hour
District
 January 1, 2022
$15.00 per hour
Democratic
For employers with less than 26 employees, the
Emilio Jesus Huerta: Civil Rights Attorney
minimum wage increases will occur one year later:
Daniel Parra: Councilman/Defense Analyst
 January 1, 2018
$10.50 per hour
Republican
 January 1, 2019
$11.00 per hour
*David Valladao: Farmer/Small Businessman  January 1, 2020
$12.00 per hour
US California State Senator
 January 1, 2021
$13.00 per hour
Democratic
 January 1, 2022
$14.00 per hour
President Cristina Grappo: Alameda
 January 1, 2023
$15.00 per hour
Kamala D. Harris: Attorney General of CA, LA
The wage increase also affects overtime compenMassie Munroe: Civil Environmental Engineer, sation for manager/supervisor, administrator, or
Glendale
professional employees, who are typically deemed
Herbert G. Peters: Lancaster
exempt. By law, these exempt employees must
Emory Rodgers: Property Manager, LA
earn a salary of at least twice the minimum wage
Loretta L. Sanchez: CA Congresswoman, Santa per hour. When minimum wage reaches $15/hour,
Ana
exempt status employees must earn $62,400 anSteve Stokes: Small Business Owner, LA
nually, or be entitled to overtime wages. The
Republican
schedule for minimum exempt salaries, with
Greg Conlon: Businessman/Attorney/CPA,
more than 26 employees, is as follows:
Atherton
 January 1, 2017
$43,600 annually
Thomas G. Del Beccaro: Business Attorney/
 January 1, 2018
$45,760 annually
Author, Walnut Creek
 January 1, 2019
$49,920 annually
Von Hougo: Teacher, Santa Clarita
 January 1, 2020
$54,080 annually
Don Krampe: Retired, Murrieta
 January 1, 2021
$58,240 annually
Jerry J. Laws: Victorville
 January 1, 2022
$62,400 annually
Tom Palzer: Rancho Cucamonga
And exempt salaries, for less than 26 employees:
Karen Roseberry: Educator, Palmdale
 January 1, 2018
$43,600 annually
Duf Sundheim: Small Businessman/Mediator,
 January 1, 2019
$45,760 annually
Sacramento
 January 1, 2020
$49,920 annually
Ron Unz: Entrepreneur/Writer/Publisher, Pa-  January 1, 2021
$54,080 annually
lo Alto
 January 1, 2022
$58,240 annually
Jarrell Williamson: HealthCare Lawyer, Clovis  January 1, 2023
$62,400 annually
Phil Wyman: Attorney/Businessman/Rancher, The State Department of Finance estimates that a
Tehachapi
$15 minimum wage will cost California about $4
George Yang: Internet StartupCEO, Menlo Park billion a year.
Green
With employer payroll costs going up 50% in the
Pamela Elizonda: Environmental Healing Con- next six years, it will be imperative for small busisultant, Laytonville
nesses to meet with their financial advisors now to
Libertarian
begin the process of developing significant finanMark Matthew Herd: Comm. Organizer, LA
cial strategies. If you don’t have an advisor, contact
Gail K. Lightfoot: Ret. Registered Nurse, Arroyo the Chamber today for a referral.
Grande
The Lemoore Chamber stood in opposition of this
Peace & Freedom
bill, advocating for our community and members.
John Thompson Parker: Neighborhood Council We have joined forces in a newly formed ‘San
Member, LA
Joaquin Valley Chamber Coalition’ to further ...
Continued on page 4
Rockin’ the Arbor
begins June 17th, 6-10pm
Every Friday through August 26th
Continued on page 4
Farmer’s Market
Joining Rockin’ The Arbor this year
In the Arbor Parking Lot!
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A
t the 2015 Western Assoc. of Chamber Executives Academy, we learned a lot about communicating the value of
membership. One Chamber in particular made a short video
for their website highlighting what they, “are doing for you
every day, while you’re busy running your business!” That
message has stuck with me for an entire year. Our members
are busy people, who may or may not have much time to
check in with us. So, our job then becomes communicating
what we’ve been doing for them while they are working towards business success. Challenge Accepted!
I’ll start with our Membership Coordinator, Brittany Reece,
who has just recently started a new program called “Member
Media Mondays,” where she visits a new member each Monday and spends the entire day promoting that business on our
social media sites. She posts pictures, videos, sales and specials information. In addition to Member Media Mondays, Brittany has taken over the writing of our monthly ‘Member in the
Limelight’ article as well as our ‘Good News from Members’ in
our Chamber Newsletter. Soon you will be hearing from Brittany regarding our Google Campaign to: Get Lemoore on the
Map!
Brenda Martin, our Events Coordinator/Office Manager, has
been tirelessly organizing and promoting our next big fundraiser and community event: Rockin’ the Arbor, which starts
on June 17th. See the poster on the left for the lineup!
And, I have been working with a group of San Joaquin Valley
Chambers, forming a Coalition to speak up for the voice of
businesses in the Central Valley at the State level. We plan to
make a trip to Sacramento this summer to bring to light the
significant challenges we face in the Central Valley, which are
vastly different from more urban regions in the state. I’ve also
helped facilitate our Candidate Workshop Series for potential
local candidates, advocated on behalf of businesses with local
government, secured another workshop with our Police Department on Personal Defense, and am working to schedule a
Quickbooks Workshop, and a Exceptional Customer Service
Seminar in the next few months.
In short, know that your Chamber is working hard every day
to help you succeed, and that your membership truly does
have value!
ing businesses that have proactively sought to
become compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act with an opportunity to resolve
any identified violations.
CalChamber, By Jennifer Barrera As an urgency measure, SB 269 took effect imCalifornia Chamber of Commercemediately upon being signed on May 10.
supported job creator bill that incen- Balanced Approach
tivizes disability access and education was
SB 269 is a balanced approach between presigned by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this serving the civil rights of those who are disaweek.
bled to ensure their access to all public accomSB 269 (Roth; D-Riverside), which won
modations, while limiting the number of frivounanimous bipartisan approval as it moved
lous lawsuits threatened or filed against busithrough the legislative process, will limit frivo- nesses that do not improve accessibility.
lous litigation and claims regarding construc- The bill seeks to incentivize businesses to protion-related accessibility violations by provid- actively take steps to become accessible by
A
LEMOORE CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board
Chairwoman
Frances Perkins: Best Western Inn & Suites
Chairman-Elect
William A. Parry: Hammerschmidt Broughton
Vice Chairman
Johnny Perez: Best Buy Market/IGA
CFO
David Endo: Hanford Elementary School Dist.
Past Chairman
Victor Rosa: Lemoore Union Highschool Dist.
Directors
John Miller: Ramblin’ Rose Florist
Michele Costa-Ruble: DaCosta Farms
Dustin Fuller: TulareLake Drainage Dist.
Deanna Patterson: Tachi Palace
Jeff Babb: Agusa, Inc.
Jody Ruble: West Hills College Lemoore
Amy Ward: Lincoln Military Housing
Ex Officio Director
Marlana Brown: NAS Lemoore
providing them with 120 days from receipt of
a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) report to
resolve any violations identified without being
subject to statutory penalties or litigation
costs. This proposal will assist businesses who
are trying to ensure they are compliant from
being subject to frivolous claims or litigation.
SB 269 also provides a limited time for businesses to resolve violations of minor, technical
construction-related standards that do not actually impede access to the public accommodation.
This is an important positive step forward for
our small business in Lemoore and in the area.
CHAMBER STAFF
Jenny MacMurdo
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
Brenda Martin
Events Coordinator/Office Manager
[email protected]
Brittany Reece
Membership Coordinator/YEA! Program Manager
[email protected]
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W
ho doesn’t love a good workout?
Well at Elite Performance you
can find a variety of classes to satisfy
even the most seasoned workout guru.
Elite performance is located at 1500 Enterprise Dr, #105 , south of 198 and
19th ave, and has a full schedule of classes all offered after standard work hours
to accommodate busy schedules.
Mondays: Muscle Fitness-5:30pm,
Zumba-6:30pm, Fitness Replay-7:30pm.
Tuesday: Zumba Toning-5:30pm, Insanity-6:30pm, Bounce-7:30pm.
Wednesday: Muscle Fitness-5:30pm,
Buttlift-6:30pm, Fitness Replay/Ripped7:30pm.
Thursday: Insanity-5:30pm, PiYo6:30pm, Bounce-7:30pm.
Friday: Circuit-5:30pm, Zumba-6:30pm.
Saturday: Zumba 9:00am, Circuit10:00am.
All their classes are taught by Beachbody,
and Zumba licensed instructors. With no
sign up fees and two membership options;
$55 per month with no contract or $40 per
month with a 12 month contract, Elite Performance encompasses affordability, and
convenience.
Upon speaking with owner Lydia Rees it’s
easy to see why people are gravitating towards their gym. “Fitness has always been a
part of my life, but I love helping others
change their lives,” says Rees. You never
know who will be selected as an Elite Performer-a member who is recognized for
their persistence and progress.
Lydia is excited to offer P90x starting in
June and is also hoping to offer Zumba classes for kids over the summer! So make sure
you follow their Facebook page to see all
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their class
times and specials.
www.facebook.com/
epfitness93245
You can also find Elite Performance at
the different festivals around town.
They were at the Pizza Festival, and
will be at the upcoming Kings Lions
Brewfest. Elite performance is open
for everyone to enjoy, whether you are
just starting your workout journey or
have an avid workout routine in place.
So next time you’re looking for a gym,
or want to take some exercise classes,
remember Elite Performance-voted
The Listeners Choice Best of the Best
Award, in the Best Fitness Center category from KFUN 92.5.
Elite Performance came in 2nd in our Slice competition at our 2016 Pizza Festival!
We all know we live in an amazing community and to prove it the USPS Lemoore and
The Dollar Tree Lemoore held food drives
McCann & Sons was honored by Senator that brought over three and a third ton of
Andy Vidak as 2016 Small Business of the
food for Lemoore Christian Aid!! Way to Go
Congratulations to 8 Lims Photography, the
Year! Way to Go!! What a great accomplish- Lemoore! Thank you to Lemoore Christian
owners, Robert and Jessica welcomed adorment!
Aid for all they do for the community!
able twins, Quincy and Phoebe, to their family! Congrats Lim family!
Grace Parreira, of Blue Door Massage and
Spa, welcomed a beautiful baby girl to
their family. Welcome Cecilia!
Family Eye Care is excited to welcome
Kelly Paulett as their new Contact Lenses
Specialist!
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Elections continued
No Party Preference
Mike Beitiks: Stay-at-home Dad/Attorney, San
Francisco
Eleanor Garcia: Aerospace Factory Worker, LA
Tim Gildersleeve: Paratransit Operator, San Jose
Clive Grey: Woodworker/Businessman/
Entrepreneur, Pismo Beach
Don J. Grundemann: Chiropractor, San Leandro
Jason Hannia: Attorney/Engineer, SanFrancisco
Jason Kraus: Rocklin
Paul Merritt: Self Employed, Laguna
Gar Myers: International Development Promoter, Long Beach
Ling Ling Shi: Author, Rancho Cucamonga
Scott Vineberg: Social Entrepreneur, Topanga
And last but not least, the US Presidential Primary will still be in full swing, so California
voters wouldn’t want to miss the chance to
add their vote to the ballot box.!
There are four ballot measures on the primary
ballot for Kings County. Below is the list of
measures and their short form statements:
MEASURE A- KINGSBURG ELEMENTARY
CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
“To improve the quality of education without
increasing the current tax rate; modernize
classrooms, restrooms and school facilities;
improve student access to computers and
modern technology; make health, safety and
security improvements; and upgrade P.E.
fields and facilities for school and community
use. Shall the Kingsburg Elementary Charter
School District issue $10,000,000 of bonds at
legal interest rates, annual audits, have an independent citizens’ oversight committee and
NO money for teacher or administrative salaries or taken by the State?”
MEASURE P- PIONEER UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ORDERING AN
ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the highly anticipated federal overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA). According to the White House, an estimated 4.2 million white collar workers will become entitled to overtime pay when they work
extra hours as a result of the new rule, and
wages for workers will increase by $12 billion
over the next 10 years. The final rule is effective December 1, 2016.
The final rule changes the salary level that
must be met before an employee can be exempt from overtime. The minimum salary
threshold will increase to $913 per week,
$47,476 annually, and will apply to nearly
all employees — an employee paid less than
this threshold amount will be guaranteed
overtime pay.
The new federal salary threshold of $47,476 is
more than double the current federal threshold of $23,660.
Importantly, it is also higher than California’s
minimum annual salary threshold, which is
currently $41,600. California employees must
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON JUNE 7, 2016
“To improve the quality of education with
funding that cannot be taken by the State; construct new classrooms to reduce student overcrowding; repair or replace leaky roofs; make
health, safety and security improvements; replace temporary portables with permanent
classrooms; and upgrade technology infrastructure. Shall the Pioneer Union Elementary
School District issue $7,000,000 of bonds at
legal interest rates, annual audits, have an independent citizens’ oversight committee and
NO money for teacher or administrative salaries?”
MEASURE K- 1/4 CENT PUBLIC SAFETY
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
“The County and its four cities anticipate the
measure will permanently generate approximately $4 million annually to be used exclusively for the police and fire departments of
these five municipalities. The tax would not be
levied if the 1/4 cent Proposition 30 sales tax
is extended by the state beyond January 1,
2017. Shall the Public Safety 1/4 cent Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance be adopted?”
MEASURE C- STATE CENTER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT BOND MEASURE
“LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSROOM
REPAIR AND JOB TRAINING IMPROVEMENT
MEASURE. To repair/upgrade Fresno City,
Clovis, Reedley Colleges, to prepare students
and veterans for jobs/university transfer by
upgrading classroom buildings, labs/
technology, upgrading vocational/career education programs, removing leading paint/
asbestos, repairing leaky roofs, wiring, gas/
sewer lines and acquiring, construct/repairing
facilities, sites/equipment. Shall State Center
Community College District issue
$485,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, no money for administrators’ salaries, audits, all funds
used locally?”
earn a minimum monthly salary of no less than
two times the state minimum wage for fulltime employment to qualify for the so-called
“white collar” exemptions, in addition to meeting all other legal requirements for the exemption. This currently amounts to $3,466.67 per
month or $41,600 a year based on the $10 an
hour minimum wage.
Under the final rule, more California employees potentially will be classified as nonexempt
under the FLSA and entitled to overtime because they don’t meet the federal minimum
salary threshold. A chart provided by the
White House shows that California has the
most workers potentially affected of any state
— more than 392,000 affected workers. California’s share of the total number of workers
affected nationwide is almost 10 percent. The
next closest states are Texas and Florida.
Navigating the terrain between California and
federal rules can be complicated. Employers
must comply with the law that gives the most
protection to the employee.
Other key points from the final rule:
The minimum salary threshold will now be automatically updated every three years — with
the first automatic update occurring January 1,
2020. Based on projections of wage growth,
the White House stated that the salary threshold is expected to rise to more than $51,000
$15 Wage continued
address the unique needs of Central Valley
businesses. By joining forces, we hope to have
a stronger and equal voice in Sacramento,
when larger regions of the state tend to overpower the needs of the Valley.
The Lemoore Chamber will have a voice in the
Coalition, as we are dedicated to advocating on
behalf of our members. If you are interested in
doing more to help the Coalition, please contact our office today. At this time we are in
need of testimonials from all sectors of business in regards to the impacts of the new $15
minimum wage.
The Lemoore Chamber will also continue to
provide resources to assist our members
through this difficult time, and keep you informed as we hear more.
ALSO, please read the article below regarding
the Department of Labor’s NEW OVERTIME
RULE which complicates the already complicated task of calculating new wages. The DOL
rule goes into affect in only 200 days, so please
take some time to read up.
The Lemoore Chamber will be holding a
“CHANGES IN EMPLOYEE WAGES” Breakdown
Seminar in the next few months. We will keep
you updated.
with the first update.
The final rule amends the salary basis test to
allow employers to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments to satisfy up to
10 percent of the new salary threshold. California does not have any such provision.
The rule sets the total annual compensation
requirement for highly compensated employees (HCE) at $134,004 — up from $100,000;
HCEs are exempt almost solely on their salary
and are subject to a minimal duties test. There
is no HCE exemption under California law.
The DOL left the federal duties test alone. An
employee must meet both the salary threshold
and a “duties” test to be exempt from overtime.
The DOL sought comments on whether adjustments to the duties test were necessary and
whether the FLSA should move more toward
California’s duties test. But the final rule left
the FLSA duties test as-is.
The announcement comes nearly two years
after President Obama first directed the Secretary of Labor to begin creating new overtime
rules. The DOL received nearly 300,000 comments on the contentious proposal.
Employers will want to prepare for the December 1 deadline. Although there will likely be
challenges to the new rules, it is unknown if
any such challenges will succeed. Employers
don’t want to get caught out of compliance.
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O
n May 25th, 2016 I had the pleasure
of awarding 5 middle and high students their certificates for completing the
Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
Starting on November 3rd, these students
began brainstorming business ideas and
this lead them to actually writing their
business plans, with the help of a business
mentor from the community. After their
business plans were complete they then
proceeded to present their business idea to
a panel of investors. After they all, (luckily)
received funding, they all filed for their
CEOs with their Investor Panel Checks!
FBNs, opened bank accounts and started
really launching their businesses. For most
people that series of events takes many
months, if not years, well these five students, now CEO’s, did it 29 weeks! All
thanks to the Young Entrepreneurs Acade-
CEOs meet with Ray Moore, Owner of
Foster’s Freeze, on their Franchise Business
Field Trip
my. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy
(YEA!) is a groundbreaking program that
guides students in grades 6-12 through the
CEOs meet with Manuel, Manager of Lemoore
Stadium Cinemas on their Entertainment
Business Field Trip!
process of starting a real business. We also
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aim: for students to recognize the power of their ideas and develop the skills
necessary to turn those ideas into meaningful enterprises; for students to become creative, collaborative
thinkers and leaders who
could
articulate their ideas; to expose students to real world
experiences, while at the
same time increasing their
public speaking skills, their
CEOs attend their first CEO Roundtable!
confidence, their drive to succeed, and for students to not only be entre- participants make 2 no-sew blankets, 1
preneurial, but to leave the program with
blanket they keep and the other is donated
the entrepreneurial mindset.
to a local hospital or orphanage.
The University defines entrepreneurship as the transformation of an idea into an enterprise that creates value. I
think that it is safe to say that
each of these students has
created something of value
this year and we are looking
forward to seeing their success in the coming months
and years as entrepreneurs.
If you know a student that
would like to join our acadeCEOs meet with John Miller, Owner of Ramblin’ Rose Florist, my encourage them to apply
on their Cool Small Business Field Trip
either online at
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy Lemwww.yeausa.org or come by the Lemoore
oore, Class of 2016, students and business- Chamber of Commerce and pick up an apes are:
plication. There are also nomination forms
Thomas Bell, 8th grader at Kings River
available, if you would like to nominate a
Hardwick, launched Good Game Sporting
student please visit www.yeausa.org or call
Goods. He sells customizable, durable
559-924-6401.
water polo balls.
Crystal Falconer, 9th grader at
Lemoore Middle College High
School, launched Size and Buy. This
is a web app designed for women to
input their measurements and find
out what size they wear in popular
clothing brands.
Sofie Johnson, 8th grader at University Charter School, started
Smarter Generation. Smarter
Generation is a tutoring service for
the pupils of Kings County. Sofie
was also chosen to attend the YEA!
Saunders Semi-Final Competition in
Sofie Johnson attends YEA Semi-Final
New York, where she met and comCompetition in New York!
peted with 128 new student
businesses.
Reilly Nava, 8th grader at
Island Elementary, launched
Home on the Go. This
company takes old or abandoned shopping carts and
modifies them with a bed
attachment, and they are
then given to the homeless.
Kylie Valentino, 6th grader at Akers Elementary, began Kylie’s Crafty Creations.
CEOs give their sales pitches at their Trade Show Event,
Kylie will offer classes where
Hanford Thursday Night Market
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VETERANS
CORNER
Asbestos
Exposure
Veterans from all
branches of the
military were
once at risk of asbestos exposure.
Even today, asbestos exposure remains an issue
in the military,
although it’s much
Joe Wright
Veterans
Services
less likely
for those
currently in
service to come into contact with
the harmful mineral. If you’re a
veteran and have been diagnosed
with an asbestos-related illness,
there are steps you can take to obtain compensation and medical
coverage needed to help battle the
disease.
Asbestos is a term for several different groups of naturallyoccurring minerals that were once
mined and used in a many commonly used materials and products. Asbestos helps control high
temperatures and fires, and its
ease of use made it a popular
choice for many manufacturers.
Over time, with prolonged exposure the fibers start to harm the
body, attaching themselves to the
areas around major organs. The
fibers then start irritating the linings of the organs (typically the
lungs, abdomen, and heart linings),
which leads to scarring and cancerous tumors. These tumors can
lead to asbestos-related diseases,
such as mesothelioma, asbestosrelated lung cancer, and asbestosis.
Prior to the mid-1970s, the military used asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in over 300 products. The military used these ACMs
during the construction of naval
ships, barracks, engine rooms,
boiler rooms, galleys, and more.
Veterans who worked aboard naval ships, in particular, were especially susceptible to asbestos exposure. Living and working aboard
vessels that were built with asbestos was dangerous enough in itself,
but many veterans worked in
small, cramped areas, such as engine and boiler rooms, without
enough adequate ventilation.
If you’ve developed an asbestosrelated disease after serving in the
military, there is a good chance
that you may qualify for compensation and medical care. According
to the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), if you were exposed
to asbestos while in service and
subsequently developed an asbestos-related illness, you may be eligible for service-connected benefits. Our office can assist you in all
aspects of claim development.
The Kings County Veterans Service Office can complete the DMV
Veteran Status Verification Form
for the new California Veteran
Designation on your driver’s license and also issues Veteran I.D.
cards to honorably discharged veterans. Contact Scott Holwell if you
would like to receive periodic veteran’s information by email.
There are many state and federal
benefits and programs available to
veterans and their dependents. To
determine if you are eligible for
any of these benefits, visit or call
our office. We can and will assist
you in completing all required application forms. You can get information on the Web from the Kings
County Veterans Service Office
webpage at www.countyofkings.com/
vets.
Scott Holwell, retired Navy Master Chief
Petty Officer, is the Deputy Veterans Service Officer for Kings County. Send your
questions to the Veterans Service Office,
1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230;
call (559)852-2669; or e-mail
[email protected].
Tentative Agenda Items for JUNE
City Council
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City Budget
Issuance of Prop 218 Notice
LLMD/PFMD Report
Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for Tract 791
Intent to Levy LLMD/PFMD- Resolution
Water Rate Hearing (July 5th)
Transient Occupancy Tax
Volunteers & Liability– Resolution
New Collection Co. for Delinquent Utility Billing Accts
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1
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
BINGO
6 p.m. /Senior Center
2
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
3
Vets/Seniors
Breakfast
7:30-9am Vets Mem Bldg
4
Community Swap
Meet
7am City Park
Ambassadors Meeting
5
Mooney Museum
Open Noon – 3:00 p.m.
6
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
7
CA PRIMARY
ELECTION DAY
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
City Council Mtg
5:30 & 7:30pm
12
Mooney Museum
Open Noon – 3:00 p.m.
19
Mooney Museum
Open Noon – 3:00 p.m.
13
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
20
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
Get Lemoore on the
Map! w/ Google Maps
Business Workshops
Noon-1pm & 6-7pm
Kings Co. Office of Ed
26
Mooney Museum
Open Noon – 3:00 p.m.
27
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
14
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
21
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
No City Council Mtg
8
Chamber Luncheon
Noon-1pm
Vineyard Restaurant
9
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
10
Vets/Seniors
Breakfast
7:30-9am Vets Mem Bldg
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
BINGO
6 p.m. /Senior Center
15
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
BINGO
6 p.m. /Senior Center
16
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
22
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
BINGO
6 p.m. /Senior Center
23
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
17
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
29
Senior Center Lunch
11:30am-Noon
BINGO
6 p.m. /Senior Center
18
Vets/Seniors
Breakfast
7:30-9am Vets Mem Bldg
ROCKIN’ THE ARBOR
BAND: AUGUST
+ CAR SHOW!
6-10pm
24
Vets/Seniors Breakfast
7:30-9am Vets Mem Bldg
Community Breakfast
8:30am Tachi Bingo Hall
God’s Bread Box Packing
2pm @ Christ Church
ROCKIN’ THE ARBOR
BAND: MOTEL DRIVE
6-10pm
28
Chamber Board Mtg
7am
11
Kings Lions Brewfest
5-9pm
Kings Lions Park
30
Senior Center Lunch
w/ Bingo
11:30am-1pm
25
God’s Bread Box
Distribution
9am-11am @
Christ Church