Flying Friendly at Van Nuys Airport - 23 Companies Receive Awards

VAN NUYS, CA – June 28, 2017 – Thirty-three general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards at the fifth annual Friendly Flyer Awards Ceremony. Companies were recognized for their compliance with Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Fly Friendly Program in 2016. The winners were honored for their outstanding achievement at VNY by adhering to all established noise abatement regulations and achieving 99% or greater compliance with all voluntary noise abatement programs.

“This award is a major accomplishment for operators who comply with some of the most stringent airport noise programs,” said Trevor Daley, Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs for Los Angeles World Airports. The voluntary Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program for jet aircraft was established in 1994 to address the community’s concerns regarding jet aircraft noise in neighboring areas. LAWA created the annual "Friendly Flyer" award in 2012 to acknowledge those jet operators who complied with all noise abatement policies and procedures and achieved the highest level of success in adhering to the voluntary No Early Turn and Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Programs.

The award winners were determined using the following criteria:
• At least 60 southbound jet departures during CY 2016
• No violations of the following:
-Noise Abatement and Curfew Regulation
-Non-Additional Rule
-Noisier Jet Phase Out
• 99% or greater compliance with the No Early Turn and the Quiet Jet Departure Programs.

The 2016 Legacy winners include companies who have received the award every year since 2012:

5th Time Winners! 

• Clay Lacy Aviation
• Dreamline Aviation
• Flexjet
• Flight Options
• JetSuite
• NetJets
• Space Exploration Technologies
• Tutor-Saliba Corporation
• West Coast Charters, LLC
• XOJet, Inc.

Four-time award winners include:
• Aviation Consultants, Inc.
• AVJET Corporation
• Executive Jet Management, Inc.
• Oakmont Corporation
• Silver Air
• Worldwide Jet Charter, Inc. (formerly known as Worldwide Jet Charter)

Three-time Award Winners include:
• Latitude 33 Aviation, LLC
• Paramount Pictures Corporation
• Sands Aviation, LLC
• Sun Air Jets, LLC
• Trans-Exec Air Services, Inc.
• Wonderful Citrus Aviation

Two-time Award Winners include:
• Air Lease Corporation
• Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.
• Desert Jet, LLC.
• Chrysler Aviation, Inc.
• Cove Aviation Partners, LLC
• Gama Aviation
• Jet Edge International
• Landmark Aviation Aircraft Management & Charter
• Pegasus Elite Aviation
• Prime Jet, LLC
• Solairus Aviation
• Windsor Jet Management
• Zetta Jet USA, Inc. (formerly Advanced Air Management, Inc.)

About Van Nuys Airport: VNY is one of two airports owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a self-supporting branch of the City of Los Angeles, governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners who are appointed by the mayor and approved by the Los Angeles City Council. One of the world's busiest general aviation airports, VNY serves as a valued San Fernando Valley resource, providing ongoing leadership in general aviation, business and community service. Dedicated to noncommercial air travel, VNY had over 220,000 operations in 2016. More than 100 businesses are located on the 730-acre airport, including four major fixed-base operators and numerous aviation service companies. Annually, the airport contributes approximately $2 billion to the Southern California economy and supports over 10,000 jobs. In addition, VNY provides programs to benefit local residents, along with educational initiatives and aviation-related career and training opportunities. For more information, visit lawa.org/vny, like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/VNYOfficial, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/VanNuysAirport and Instagram at instagram.com/vannuysairport.

ANNUAL WALK IT OFF TOUR! HISTORIC VAN NUYS WALKING TOUR - 11/29/14

Historic Van Nuys Walking Tour

Saturday, November 29, 2014 

10am - 12:30pm 

$10 Donation 

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Come out and burn a few of those extra Thanksgiving dinner calories at our annual "Walk It Off" tour - always on the weekend after Thanksgiving. 

Attendees will learn about the original 1911 buildings hidden beneath modern facades, first churches, a civic center with many special revelations, the Women's Club building, origin of the Daily News, Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments #201, #202, and #911, and National Register of Historic Places Monument #2509. Also, who were Hobart Johnstone Whitley, Wayne E. Bechtelheimer and Whitley Van Nuys Huffaker? Re-live "Wednesday Nights on Van Nuys Boulevard" and much more!

Additional tour highlights include:

• Van Nuys Bungalow
• Women's Club
• Old Van Nuys Library (1927)
• United Methodist Church
• Municipal Building Façade
• Van Nuys Post Office
• Abeles Map
• Fernando Statue, Crystal Plunge
• Bob's Big Boy, Busch Gardens
• Lankershim, Van Nuys, Whitsett, and Whitley Overviews

Cost: $10 Donation. You may make a donation from a PayPal account or with a credit card.

In addition, if you would like write a check for a tour, it may be made payable and sent to:

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 

Mailing Address: 

18860 Nordhoff St.., Suite 204

Northridge, CA 91324-3885

RSVP: Please contact us at (818) 347-9665 and leave your name, email, phone number and how many attendees or email at events@theMuseumSFV.org.

Meeting Location: Van Nuys Tour meets at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. at Sylvan and Van Nuys Blvd., under arch, which is southeast corner of the street at 10:00 a.m.

http://www.themuseumsfv.org/events/tours

MONTAGE OF VALLEY HISTORY ON MENU COVER

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

When Tony Evans opened the "Talk of the Valley" restaurant on 6842 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, he created a stunning cover for his 1965 menu. Few images have been exemplified the culture and history of our Valley than this image. 

 (Left)  Mexican era vaquero encounters a yellow breasted meadow lark, violinist and talk show host, football star, actors in an epic movie, and a jazz bassoonist. (click on this image to enlarge it.)

EARLY 1911 PHOTOS OF VAN NUYS PRINTED IN 1960

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Recently, Gary Fredburg (bless his heart) donated a "Winter 1960 Pionee"r booklet pritned by Valley Federal Savings.  It contains some great photographs of the founding and early photos of Van Nuys. Ihope you enjoy them. 

 The first street car arrives in Van Nuys. It was cause for a large barbecue celebration. 

(click on the images to enlarge them)

December 16, 1911 - First street car arrives in Van Nuys from Los Angeles

Building materials arrive for the building of Van Nuys in 1911

First newspaper and printing shop in Van Nuys 1911

 Van Nuys Boulevard (then Sherman Way 1911) looking north. Note the rose bushes and palms.

D.W. Whitsett sold houses and lots from his Tract Office in Van Nuys. It was on Van Nuys Boulevard and Sylvan Street.

 

Railway carriage used to bring prospective buyers to Van Nuys in 1911

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME PICHER DON DRYSDALE WENT TO VAN NUYS HIGH SCHOOL

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

One of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers was Don Drysdale, who was born in Van Nuys, California. A Cy Young Award winner, Drysdale attended Van Nuys High School with the actor Robert Redford.  Honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Drysdale lived as a youth only a few blocks from Van Nuys High.

 DON DRYSDALE

July 23, 1936 to July 3, 1993

Don Drysdale baseball card in original protective cover - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2014.  (click on images to enlarge them.)

GEORGE KARI SERVED AS AN US ARMY AIR FORCE PILOT IN WORLD WAR II

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

GEORGE M. KARI 
1943 Valley Times Honor Roll Album - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Dennis Spiegelman  2014.  (click on image to enlarge it.)  

George M. Kari,  second Lieutenant George M.  Kari of the U. S. Army Air Force has been in service since July 25, 1942. Up to that time, he was employed at the Lockheed aircraft Corporation plant. Mrs. Ellen Kari resides on 14732 Heartsook Street in Van Nuys.

An additional Internet search about the life of George M. Kari revealed the following:

KARI George M., died Dec. 28, 1996. He was born Apr 6, 1922 in Scofield, Ut. to Matthew & Ellen Anderson Kari. George served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a pilot in WWII, and was recalled to fly in the USAF in the Korean War. 

George married Frances Green, who was a WASP pilot in WWII. They later divorced. He retired from FAA after 20 years as an air traffic controller and an airspace systems inspection pilot. 

George is survived by his wife, Gertha Kari of OKC; 2 daughters, Dana Green of Boise, Id. & Leslie Kari of Lake Stevens, Wa; 3 granddaughters, Stacie Ryales, Kari Field, & Kristen Green; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Grace Young & Selma Macari, both of Carpenteria, Ca; and his dog, Prince. George was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Kari & a sister, Lucille Kari. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Chapel Hill.

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THE ROBERT MORTON ORGAN COMPANY OF VAN NUYS

 CHERISHING OUR VALLEY             2013

In the 1920s into the 1930s, the Robert Morton Organ Company in Van Nuys was one of the largest organ manufacturers in America. Silent movies were never "silent" and the organ was a major element in the cinema. Some Morton theater pipe organs are still in service today.

 Photocopy of the Robert Morton Organ factory in Van Nuys - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013. (click on images to enlarge them.)
The photo was taken in 1920.

 Workers in front of the Morton Organ factory in Van Nuys, California. Members of the metal pipe and wooden pipe maker shops.  Photocopy of the Robert Morton Organ factory in Van Nuys - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013. (See detail below).

 Archibald D. March Jr. Robert Morgan Organ Company dated 1950.  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013.

Archibald D. March Jr. Robert Morgan Organ Company dated 1950.  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013.

Archibald D. March Jr. Robert Morgan Organ Company dated 1950.  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013.

Father and son, Archibald D. March Sr. and Jr. - Robert Morgan Organ Company dated 1950.  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Tammy Bain of Littleton, Colorado 2013.

VAN NUYS WALKING TOUR REMINDER

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY               2013.

Don't miss the last Van Nuys Walking Tour of 2013 with renowned Museum guide Richard Hilton.
RSVP now at (818) 347-9665

1943 When the "Van Nuys City Hall" was the tallest building in the Valley.

NURSES AT VALLEY RECEIVING HOSPITAL c 1961

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                 2013

Recently Mary Genevieve Rebbe of Granite Falls, Washington, sent me this photo clipping of two nurses at Valley Receiving Hospital in Van Nuys. The photo, taken before Mildred Fecht's retirement in 1962. Mildred, the lady at the right, was my mother. This image is an example of how a picture of a family outing or co-workers, can provide small but useful details about life in the San Fernando Valley. Behind the younger nurse is a dedication plaque with the year of the hospital's founding, and the name of the architectural firm.
Until the opening of Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Valley Receiving Hospital played a vital role in the safety and public health of Van Nuys and the central Valley.

photo clipping courtesy of Mary Rebbe - Granite Falls Washington 2013

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ALAN CARNEY COMIC ACTOR

 CHERISHING OUR VALLEY        2013 

At one time, about the time of the Second World War, Alan Carney was one of the most recognized comic actors in the United States.

 Alan Carney (December 22, 1909 – May 2, 1973) - Actor and Comedian

 Photograph autographed "To Ralph - Best of Everything to you - Your friend Alan Carney 1948.

By 1948, Carney was working regularly for RKO Pictures. In the 1960s he became one Disney's most reliable performers. Alan Carney died in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 63.

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN VAN NUYS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                   2013

Central Lutheran Church in Van Nuys - vintage postcard - gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2013.  (click on image to enlarge it.)
6425 Tyrone Avenue - Van Nuys, California. 

The Museum has little information about this religious congregation.

CARMIN OPERA IN 1943 VAN NUYS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY        2013

In the 1930s, artists, writers, scientists and perceptive members of the Jewish community began to search for ways to leave the growing oppression of a Nazi Germany. This event flyer, given to The Museum of the San Fernanado Valley by Gary Fredburg in 2013, not only announces the opera Carmin by the American Music Theatre in Van Nuys but reveals names of the opera's organizers as well. 

Carmin Flyer - The San Fernando Valley Music Study Club - June 20, 1943 

(click on image to enlarge it.)

Dr. Hugo Strelitzer was a widely recognized musical and choral director in the 1930s and 40s. 

Strelitzer lived from 1896 to 1981. He came to Southern California in 1937. He taught in many local institutions including Los Angeles City College.

Dr. Richard Lert, who conducted this Carmin, lived from 1885 to 1980. He brought his wife and young sons to California in 1932, where he became the music director of the Pasadena Symphony Orchesta. He was associated with the American Music Theatre's summer program.

LEARNING FROM A BOB'S BIG BOY MATCHBOOK COVER

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY          2013

As cigarette smoking has all disappeared for most San Fernando Valley residents, those free little matchbooks have gone the way of ice age animals. The Museum of the San Fernando Valley collects matchbook covers, not only as colorful reminders of a bygone era, but for the information they can relate. This cover tells the locations of Bob's restaurants in greater Los Angeles; Van Nuys, Burbank Toluca Lake, Glendale, Eagle Rock and Pasadena.

Bob's "Home of the Big Boy" - matchbook - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2013.  (click on images to enlarge them)

Appx. 5 million patrons
250 tons of hamburger
22,500 gallons of mayonnaise
250,000 buns
650 tons of potatoes

ELECTRIC CARS 100 YEARS AGO IN VAN NUYS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                2013

I wonder how many electric cars you'd see the next time you join Richard Hilton in one of his historic walking tours of Van Nuys. I'm not sure if the zillions of car dealerships today on Van Nuys Boulevard even offer vehicles powered by electricity.  

If you looked at one of the properties offered by W.P. Whitsett, you would have been escorted to the sites in real electric engine cars.  (click on this image to enlarge it)

Richard Hilton emailed:
"This photo was taken in 1912.  Probably lead by L.L. Whitson, main sales agent hired by Whitsett.  He would be replaced by Charles Bevis in September, 1913, when he had just arrived with his father in law, went to the sales office and found Whitson packing his belongings after being angry at Whitsett.  Charles Bevis asked if he could take the job and Whitson said yes.  Bevis and LeMay became the sales agents and Whitson founded his own real estate office."

ANDY DEVINE'S VAN NUYS HOME IN 1939

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                2013

The Director of Tours and Adventures for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is the accomplished actor and fine art photographer Richard Hilton. For some time now, Richard has been searching for information about the home of the western film actor Andy Devine, who lived off of Kester Avenue where Richard is planning a second Van Nuys walking tour. 

Associate of The Museum, Art Jacobs sends us a clipping taken from a 1939 "movie magazine" that answers many of Richard Hilton's questions. Art's addition to our area's history demonstrates how little-by-little the story of San Fernando Valley notables is coming together. 

 1939 Magazine article - Home of the actor Andy Devine

 Magazine article reveals the name of the architect L.G. Scherer

Interior of the home of Andy Devine in Van Nuys.

JAYNE MANSFIELD OPENED A SWIMMING POOL COMPANY IN VAN NUYS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY        2013

 Jayne Mansfield

In 1959 when this photograph appeared in the now defunct Valley Times, the famous actress Jayne Mansfield lent her name to a swimming pool company in Van Nuys. Located on 6120 Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys, the "Jane Mansfield Dream Pool Company" built pools throughout the Valley. The photographer was George Brich.

THE HOUSE ON SHERMAN WAY 1939

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY          2013

Earlier on this blog, I featured a series of snow-photographs taken in 1950 in Van Nuys.  Here are some more images of the dwelling and possibly a barn or stable taken in 1939. They are a gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz in May 2013.  (click on images to enlarge them.)

 "This Thrifymart print finished Mar. 27 1939 guaranteed by Thrifty Drug Stores."  17251 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, California.

VAN NUYS SNOW PHOTOS FROM 1950

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY         2013

It's interesting to see what sorts of things energize folks, especially where their memories are concerned. Few things seem to annoy people more than the year/s the great San Fernando Valley snow/s occurred. Some photographs in The Museum's archives are marked 1948 and others 1949. There appear to even be conflicting newspaper accounts. 

Now to give passionate historians more to get excited about, here are a series of photographs just donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholz with yet another date marked on the back of each image "1950".

What do you believe accounts for the differences in these dates?  Were there several great snowstorms?

 "House front - Sherman Way 1950 - Photos gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz 2013  (click on images to enlarge them.)  Photo 5821P

Photo 5823

 This house was located at 17251 Sherman Way in Van Nuys. 
Photo 5822 - some damage on left front corner

 Snow covered ornamental shrubs - 1950 - Van Nuys.

This photograph reveals the address of the house, just by the bough of Christmas fir above the screen door.Photo 5825

 This woman holds a ping pong paddle, indicating that the table by which she is standing it part of a ping pong set. Photo 5816 - Notation reads: "After barn connected from Children's corner nursery school."

Photo 5817

 Snow covered outdoor bar-b-q place.   Photo 5818

 

Man in Mexican sombrero shoveling snow in 1950. Photo 5819

FOUNDING IMAGES OF VAN NUYS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                          2013

Celebrating the arrival of the cherished "Red Car" of the Pacific Electric Railroad.  (click on images to enlarge them.) The first decade of the city of Van Nuys. Join Richard Hilton for his special Museum walking tour.

Van Nuys in 1911 - looking south on what is now Van Nuys Boulevard at Sylvan Street. Though there were few is any trees, the street was called Sylvan in the anticipation of an urban forest here in the future. Watch The Museum's website and this blog for the times for our next Van Nuys walking tour.

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