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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, July 12, 2018
County reports first West Nile Virus positive case in ’18
Contributed
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) last week received confirmation of the first positive case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Fresno County for 2018.
As of June 25, in California there have been nine symptomatic human cases of WNV with no fatalities. In 2017, a total of 553 cases with 44 deaths were reported in the state
while Fresno County reported 13 symptomatic human cases with no fatalities, and 1 asymptomatic hu- man case.
“Confirmation of this case is a strong reminder that everyone should increase efforts to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” states Dr. Ken Bird, Fresno County Health Officer.
To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes or contracting WNV,
Fresno County residents are urged to take the following precautions:
• Apply insect repellents that contain Deet, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535;
• Make sure that doors and win- dows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes;
• Repair or replace screens that have holes;
• Eliminate standing water and containers that can hold water from
around the home; and
• Contact mosquito abatement
districts to report poorly maintained swimming pools or water features that appear green.
Residents can visit the Fresno County Department of Public Health website at fcdph.org to download a “Heard the Buzzzzz?” brochure, which contains steps to protect their family, their home, and their commu- nity from WNV. The brochure is also
available in Spanish or Hmong. Residents also can call their mosquito abatement district repre- sentative or visit fresnomosquito. org, mosquitobuzz.net or fresnow- estmosquito.com for more informa-
tion.
To report dead birds and dead
tree squirrels, visit the Califor- nia Department of Public Health (CDPH) website at westnile.ca.gov or call 1-877-WNV-BIRD.
Parlier man fatally stabbed in dispute
DUI driver hits police vehicle
Staff Report
A 21-year-old Parlier man died from wounds suffered when he was fatally stabbed during a domestic dispute on July 9.
According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, shortly before 5 a.m. An- thony Gonzalez had broken into the Parlier home of his wife, who had requested an emergency protective order against Gonzalez just hours earlier.
The sheriff’s office said in a news release that Gon- zalez began arguing with his wife and her parents when he entered the home. As the argument escalated, Gonza- lez reportedly armed him- self with a knife. A struggle took place as family mem- bers tried to wrestle the knife from Gonzalez.
During the struggle, Gonzalez stabbed his wife
Obituaries
Frank Rodriguez Jr.
Frank B. Rodriguez Jr. of Orange Cove died June 30 in Fresno. He was 36.
Mr. Rodriguez is sur- vived by one son, his par-
Edward was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma June 23, 1933 and passed away in Reedley, CA at Palm Village Care Home June 17, 2018 due to his bad health. Edward was a resident of Dunlap, CA for the last 50 years. He was 85.
and mother-in-law and then attacked his father-in-law. Gonzalez was stabbed dur- ing this altercation, and was transported to the hospi- tal and later died. The two women received medical treatment for minor stab wounds and are expected to fully recover.
The father-in-law suf- fered minor injuries but did not require medical atten- tion, according to the sher- iff’s office.
Sheriff’s detectives, who took over the investigation at the request of Parlier po- lice, said Gonzalez lived at the home with his wife and her parents. At the time of the dispute and stabbings, there were five young chil- dren inside the home, the sheriff’s office said. Only one of the children belonged to Gonzalez and his wife. All
Reedley Police Department / Photo Contributed
A Reedley police K-9 patrol unit was hit by a suspected drunken driver on July 8. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. officers respond- ed to a report of a drunken driver and blocked off a car driven by Brian Durham, 53, of Reedley. Police said Durham tried to evade the officers and after circling the police vehicles intentionally struck the patrol vehicle. Durham was arrested for DUI and assault on a police officer using the vehicle. Canine patrol officer Jonathan Montemayor and K-9 officer Kona suffered minor injuries but are reported to be doing fine. Durham was booked into the Fresno County Jail on three felony charges involving the pursuit in addition to the DUI. His bail was $85,000.
Christian Aleman / Photo Contributed
He served in the US Navy during the Korean War, he held the many occupations of farrier, motorcycle mechanic, postman, police of cer, log scaler, and retired from his career as a long haul truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Elsie Glenn, his son Merle Glenn. Surviving Family members include his Wife Elizabeth, Sister Elva Glenn Murphy, Daughters Theresa Pike, Cynthia Voyles, Rilla (Patty) Davis, Margaret Nulick and Corrine Waller, 16 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He was known as “Papa” to many young ones that came into his life. He was known as “Brass Monkey” to all truck driver friends. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
WE LOVE YOU DAD, Grandpa, Friend
Celebration of Life is being held June 21 at his home
39462 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Dunlap CA.
We will be having a potluck. Everyone is invited.
Please feel free to contact a family member for more information. He will have a Military Burial July 19, 2018 10:30 at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA
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ents, two brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon with a Ro- sary at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba.
WATER Continued from page A1
you going to do, hike bottled water out there for another 15 years?”
Beck told Figueroa that the idea of another water bond just doesn’t resonate with him.
“These water bonds are getting real old, and it just seems the money just flows the wrong way,” he said.
In his presentation on Proposition 3, Figueroa said the biggest local attraction
is $750 million for the Friant- Kern Canal that he said would be used to repair and rehabili- tate the structure. He claimed flow capacity in the canal had decreased to 60 percent.
“The rest is going to the ocean. I spoke to many city managers who approve of this [bond] and find this [waste] of- fensive,” he said.
City Manager Nicole Zieba told Figueroa she was skepti- cal, pointing out that $1.5 bil- lion is being funded for fish- eries and waterfowl. She said
agencies representing these interests “conveniently” were donating about $750,000 to the bond.
Zieba said Reedley doesn’t get any of its water from the canal, whereas Orange Cove is supporting the project be- cause all of its water comes from the Friant-Kern.
“As I’m looking through this, I’m wondering what the benefit is going to be for our community,” she said. Zieba cautioned the council to care- fully read and consider what’s in the bond.
Figueroa said he could re- turn to another council meet- ing and bring a higher author- ity to speak on the bond. Beck
BODIES Continued from page A1
The news release said no other victims were in the res- idence and no suspects were being sought at this time. No
quickly retorted, “I worked with Mario Santoyo [of the California Latino Water Coali- tion] for that last water bond up in Sacramento that went by the wayside.” Fast added that she had worked on bring- ing Temperance Flat and in- creased water storage the previous eight years.
After about 30 minutes, Figueroa said that Beck seemed to totally oppose the bond. Beck replied, “It’s be- cause we’ve been lied to too many times.”
Mayor Anita Betancourt told Figueroa that he can share to other bond advocates the City Council’s comments on the matter.
other information about the deaths was released on July
10.
Anyone with possible in-
formation on the investigation is asked to call the Reedley Po- lice Department at 637-4250.
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