Page 3 - Mid Valley Times 11-18-21 E-edition

Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, November 8
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 2:37 p.m. at Uruapan and College avenues.
• A vandalism report in- volving a residence be- ing egged was reported in the 800 block of May- flower Avenue,
• Breaking and entering was reported at 4:51 p.m. to the police department. • Two mopeds involved
The Reedley Police Department handled 588 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 82 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 106 po- lice reports, made 19 ar- rests and issued 58 traf- fic citations. There were four traffic collisions and three DUI cases, six fire calls and 18 medical aid calls.
Monday, November 8
• A subject check at 12:49 a.m. in the 700 block of West Palm Avenue result- ed in an arrest for multi- ple outstanding warrants.
Monday, November 8
There were 92 calls for service and one traffic ci- tation was issued.
• A deceased male adult was discovered at Qual- ity Avenue and 11th Street.
• Officers conducted a field interview at P and 10th streets.
• Officers conducted a field interview at Bethel and Jensen avenues.
• A mental health hold was conducted at An- nadale Avenue and 12th Street.
• A rape report was filed at Jenni and Fairbanks avenues.
in reckless driving were reported at 5:40 p.m. on Grace Lane.
• Trespassing at a stor- age yard was reported at 7:12 p.m. at South M and Mono streets.
• A reckless driver trav- eling as fast as 100 miles per hour was reported at 7:50 p.m. at El Monte Way and Randle Avenue. • A vandalism report in- volving a residence be- ing egged was reported at 8:27 p.m. in the 1200 block of Dahlia Court.
• A vehicle stop at 1:40 a.m. in the 800 block of West Manning Avenue re- sulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI. • The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 8:34 a.m. in the 700 block of I Street.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 9:43 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Frank- wood Avenue.
• Officers attempted to stop a motorcycle at Reed and North avenues at 11:25 p.m., but the motor- cyclist refused to stop. Of- ficers briefly pursued the motorcycle, but decided to
Tuesday, November 9
• A disturbance was re- ported at 3:59 a.m. in the 300 block of South Alta Avenue.
• A no-details traffic collision involving road blockage was reported at 7:55 a.m. in the 400 block of East Tulare Street.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 9:48 a.m. in the 700 block of West El Monte Way.
• A traffic collision with
road blockage was re- ported at 5:08 p.m. Lil- lie Avenue and El Monte Way.
Wednesday, November 10
• Vandalism was report- ed at 12:15 a.m. in the 800 block of North First
Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision involving scat- tered car parts in the roadway was reported at 1:52 a.m. at Randle and Franzen avenues.
Jonathan Edward
BlodgEtt
June 16, 1953 ~ September 20, 2021
Jonathan Edward Blodgett passed
away on September 20, 2021, after
suffering complications from a cardiac arrest. He was 68 years old. He was dearly loved and will be missed so much.
He was born in Reedley, Ca. to Billy and Harriett (Nelson) Blodgett. He attended Reedley High School and graduated from Hanford High School. Jon married Jeanette Wiebe and they had two children, Ryan and Michelle. The family eventually moved to Los Osos, Ca. Jon became a certified Mercedes Benz mechanic and worked for many years in San Luis Obispo, Ca.
Jon moved to Florence, Or. in 1996 after his divorce and worked for Potter Automotive before changing careers and going to work for Fred Meyer in the home department. Fellow employees and customers always had good things to say about Jon.
He loved classic cars, camping, fishing, barbecuing, but what Jon loved most was spending time with his family, including his cats, Ruby, Tippy, Spot and Shadow.
Jon leaves behind his domestic partner, Darla Poss of Florence, Or., her daughter, Klarissa Poss of Albany, Or. and her two sons, Alonzo and Juan; Jon’s son Ryan (Amber) Blodgett of Fresno, his daughter, Michelle (Steve) MacElvaine of Visalia, and three grandchildren, Kayla, Hannah, and Tyler. He is also survived by his two brothers, David (Michelle) Blodgett of Lacey, Wa., and Dana (Marjie) Blodgett of Los Osos, Ca., three nephews, Travis, Josh and Nick, his stepsister, Cheryl (Sian) Olsen of Kona, Hi., two nieces, Heather and Tosha, a great nephew, Julian, Jon’s stepmother Charlene Blodgett of Florence, Or., two cousins, Pam Traub and Vicki Rockwell.
A memorial service will be held at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Florence, Or., on November 20, 2021 at 2 p.m.
Dahlia “G’ma Dee” Montes peacefully passed away of natural causes at the age of 101 years and 6 months
in her home at 5:00 am on Nov. 10, 2021.
She is now in heaven with her husband Román “Ray” Montes, sons,
Joe and Jerry Montes, grandsons Mark Torres and Tony Gabaldon. Along with her parents Rafaela & Laureano Moraga and nine siblings. Dahlia is survived by five children, Priscilla, Eva, & Carolina Montes, Rebecca Sano, and Rufino “Ray” Montes, 23 grandchildren, 49 great- grandchildren, and 26 great-great grandchildren.
Dahlia was born in beautiful Klondike, Arizona on May 8, 1920. Her father was a cattle rancher and her momma, a housewife. She and her siblings did not experience the depression because they had everything they needed in the “canyon”, meat & milk from the cattle, meat & eggs from their chickens, vegetables from the garden, clean water, a church, a tiny general store, and a post office. In fact, she and her siblings thought that they were “hot stuff” because they ordered their clothes through a catalog!
In the 1950’s Dahlia and Ray along with their seven children moved from Arizona and settled in Reedley, CA where they opened the El Monte restaurant.
Dahlia witnessed the advancement of science such as the inventions of the space shuttle, microwave oven, pace maker, the internet, and the moon landing. She also, experienced the evolution of the automobile, washing machine, television, a rotary telephone to a cell phone. Lived through five major wars, 15 deadly viruses, 18 presidents, and knew how to access pictures from a cell phone prior to passing away.
Celebration of life will be on Monday, November 22 at Dopkins Funeral home, 2200 S. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA. Visitation is from 8:00 am to 9:45, service at 10:00 am. Dahlia will be laid to rest with her husband Ray at the Reedley Cemetery.
• Officers conducted a field interview in the 1400 block of 7th Street. • A person was arrested for suspected assault with a deadly weapon in the 2100 block of Sterling Avenue.
• Officers conducted a field interview in the 3100 block of 5th Street.
Tuesday, November 9
There were 130 calls for service and 10 traffic citations were issued.
• An incident report was filed at 10th and P streets.
• Officers conducted a field interview at Acad-
emy Avenue and 12th Street.
• A stolen trailer was re- ported at Church Avenue and Lynn Court.
• Officers filed an inci- dent report at Annadale and Rosewood avenues. • Vandalism was report- ed in the 900 block of Florence Avenue.
• Petty theft was report- ed in the 2200 block of 9th Street.
• A general incident was reported in the 900 block of Q Street.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding
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Sanger
Mr. Alvarado, a resident of Sanger, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 80.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Alvarado and daughter, Jane Alvarado.
He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Alvarado of Sanger and Carmen Gutierrez of Hanford; sons, Alejandro Alvarado, Jr. of Sanger, Martin Alvarado of Fresno, and Daniel Alvarado of Sanger; brothers, Alvaro Alvarado, II of Sanger and Juan Alvarado of Washington; sisters, Lupe Villagomez of Sanger and Consuelo Cortina of Washington; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Rosary
Friday, November 19, 2021 • 9:30 AM
St. Mary’s New Catholic Church
2590 E North Ave., Sanger, CA 93657
Funeral Mass
Friday, November 19, 2021 • 10:00 AM Interment to follow at Sanger Cemetery.
Virgini a ann
Manning TaTuM
June 13, 1949 ~ November 9, 2021
Virginia returned to her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Virginia was born in Morrilton, Arkansas in 1949 to Jim Manning and Georgia Tanner Manning. Virginia moved with her family to Cutler, California in 1950 and the family eventually settled in Dinuba, California in 1963. Virginia was the oldest of three children, with two younger brothers, James and Michael Manning. She attended Orosi High School and graduated from Dinuba High School and Reedley College. Virginia worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr Logan in Dinuba for many years. While attending youth group at Cutler Southern Baptist Church, Virginia met and fell in love with Daniel Tatum of Orosi. Dan and Virginia were married in 1969. Owing to Dan’s military service, they travelled and lived in many places throughout the country. Together, they had one son, Daniel Tatum, Jr., and their family of three settled in Sacramento.
Virginia was a devoted and loyal wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Everyone that met Virginia was an instant friend. She was kind and selfless and always willing to help. Virginia was the dedicated family historian and kept everyone up to date. She was also the very proud grandma of Sydney and Daniel and spoiled them as often as possible.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Daniel Tatum, Sr., and parents, Jim and Georgia Manning. Virginia is survived by her son Daniel Tatum, Jr and wife Samantha, grandchildren, Daniel and Sydney Tatum, brothers James and Michael Manning, and many beloved family members.
Services will be held at Dopkins Funeral Chapel in Dinuba on November 19th, 2021 at 1pm. Graveside services to follow at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
In Lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
terminate the pursuit be- cause of high speeds and the potential danger to the public and officers.
Tuesday, November 9
• A subject check at 12:44 a.m. in the 800 block of West Manning Avenue resulted in an arrest for an outstanding warrant. • A vehicle stop at 4:34 p.m. at Manning and Haney avenues resulted in the arrest of the driver for narcotics possession.
Wednesday, November 10
• Vehicle theft was re- ported at 7:33 a.m. in
the 1900 block of East Jefferson Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 11:19 a.m. at Elizabeth and Frankwood avenues. • A disturbance was re- ported at 6:28 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Cyrier Avenue. Officers arrested one of the per- sons involved in the dis- turbance.
• The forcible theft of a jacket was reported at 6:36 p.m. in the 900 block of East Santa Rosa Av- enue.
Thursday, November 11
• A subject check at
warrant in the 600 block of Academy Avenue.
• A general incident was reported in the 300 block of L Street.
• A person was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue. • Officers conducted a field interview at Edgar Avenue and J Street.
Wednesday, November 10
There were 99 calls for service and 15 traffic ci-
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Dinuba
• A two-vehicle traffic collision with roadway blockage was reported at 8:07 a.m. at El Monte Way and Perry Avenue. • A non-injury traffic collision with roadway blockage was reported at 3:42 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Alta Av- enue.
• Unlawful taking of a vehicle was reported at 5:01 p.m. in the 800 block of Short Avenue.
• A stolen vehicle was reported at 11:57 p.m. in
11:05 a.m. in the 700 block of I Street resulted in an arrest for an out- standing warrant.
• Theft of mail from a community mailbox was
July 4, 1941 ~ October 20, 2021
the 100 block of North J Street.
Thursday, November 11
• Two subjects, one on a bicycle, were re- ported trying to enter a residence at 1:52 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Whitaker Way.
• Domestic violence was reported at 4:51 a.m. at First and Magnolia av- enues.
• The theft of electricity
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reported at11:39 a.m. at Thompson and Aspen avenues.
• A subject check at
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