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Congressional forum at Reedley College Feb. 15
The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, February 15, 2018
Reedley police add new dispatcher
Staff Report
Four candidates chal- lenging Rep. Devin Nunes this year for the 22nd Con- gressional District seat will appear at a community fo- rum Thursday, Feb. 15, at Reedley College.
The forum, presented by United Valley Civics is called “Issues in 22.” It will befrom7to8:30p.m.isin the college’s Forum Hall next to the east parking lot. Organizers say the free forum is for candidates to speak about issues impor- tant to the district, which includes Reedley.
Democratic candidates Bobby Bliatout and Ricardo Franco, Libertarian can- didate Bill Merryman and American Solidarity candi- date Brian Carroll are ex- pected to attend the forum. They are mounting chal-
Obituaries
Richard Herrera
Richard C. Herrera of Parlier died Feb. 2. He was
79.
Mr. Herrera worked as
a forklift driver.
He is survived by one
son, two daughters, one brother, two sisters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Rosa Lopez
Rosa Lopez of Reedley died Feb. 8. She was 66.
lenges to Republican incum- bent Nunes, who has drawn national attention in 2017 for his role as chairman of the U.S House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Nunes has been in the crossfire for his actions regarding alleged Russian involvement with the 2016 presidential election. Last December, he was cleared of allegations that he ille- gally disclosed classified in- formation. This year, he has been the subject of criticism and support for releasing a controversial memorandum.
Nunes and Andrew Janz, the Democratic challenger who has raised the most mon- ey, will miss the forum be- cause of scheduling conflicts.
Jack Langer, direc- tor of communications for the Committee on Intel-
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Mrs. Lopez was a home- maker.
She is survived by three sons, two daughters, five brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the new St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Reedley. A Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the new St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be at Reedley Cemetery.
Tiffany Gonzalez was sworn in as a Reedley Police De- partment dispatcher on Feb. 7 during a ceremony in the Reedley City Council chambers. The Reedley native was hired from among 40 applicants for the position.“This is about you, Tiffany, and us welcoming you to our family,” Chief Joe Garza told Gonzalez. After the swearing in and badge-pinning ceremonies, Gonzalez was presented with a book,“Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement,” and a copy of the Bible.
ABOVE: Gonzalez shakes hands with Police Chief Joe Garza after she was sworn in as the department’s newest dispatcher on Feb. 7.
RIGHT: Tiffany Gonzalez shares a laugh with her mother, Diane Gonzalez, during a badge-pinning ceremony after she was sworn in.
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“You really have to know terminology and the anatomy of the tree,” he said.
The final test discipline — reason — perhaps was the most important challenge.
“That’s where we explain what we’re doing, why we’re cutting this branch off,” Vogt said. “It gives you an appre- ciation for what you do.”
“You talk about what you’re thinking in your mind. ‘I’m going to prune this be-
The idea we have for the term is ‘next in line.’ We have an A, B and C team, like second or third string in sports.
— Jean Myers, Immanuel FFA teacher, coach and adviser
entered.
While ecstatic that they
won, the students realized how hard they had been pushed.
“We found out it was only by two points when the coach [McHaley] texted us and said ‘Did you guys see how close the score was?’” Balakian said. Vogt and Sorensen said that two-point margin is the equivalent of a single test answer.
All four members have a background in agriculture through their respective fam-
ily. Pauls, the lone senior in the group, has farming on both sides of his family. His mother’s side of the family operates Peters Farms.
“I grew up in the country and saw the different seasons in how they influence ag,” he
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Monte A Lewis Jr.
January 27, 1973 - February 3, 2018
Monte A Lewis Jr, a life- long resident of Reedley, CA, died unexpectedly on February 3, 2018 at the age of 45.
Monte is survived by his children; Montana and Melody, his father Monte Sr, his sister Tris, his brother Scott, and many many niec- es, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He is predeceased by his grand- parents, his mother Wilma, and his 2nd wife Selena.
Monte was born in Dinuba on January 27, 1973 to Wilma
and Monte Lewis Sr. Monte was most proud of his job at Gar Tootelian. He worked there for about 14 years and was very fond of the company and his coworkers. He had two daughters from his rst wife, and two step-daughters from his second. Monte loved his daughters very much and was very proud of their achievements. He enjoyed movies, music, and the beach. He enjoyed doing handy work, and loved working outside in the yard, and wasn’t afraid to do dishes. He loved to be around his family and friends, this was the foundation of his happiness. Friends have described him as “fun, cool, a good man with honor, principles, and character.”
He was a spiritual man and believed in God wholeheartedly.
He would o en be involved in church activities. He knew that when he died he would be with his savior, Jesus Christ.
He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24 at the Reedley Evangelical Free Church at 314 W Manning Ave in Reedley CA. Pastor Ernie will of ciate and Michelle Smith will read a Eulogy. Lunch will follow. Flowers, and condolences may be offered at the church.
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Debra Kay Luallen of Reedley, 63 passed away on January 30, 2018.
She was formerly employed by Dr. Jacob H. Friesen, e U.S. Postal Service and Mainstreet Cafe. She was preceded in death by her father Ray Gann and
brothers Mark and Je Gann.
She is survived by her son Shawn Luallen and daughter
Shelly Malding; grandchildren Nathan Davis and Dustin Malding; Mother Sally Krause and step-father Burt Krause; step-mother Laura Gann; sisters Lora Gann Bellefeuille and Lisa Gann; brother Kerry Krause.
Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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cause...’” Balakian said. “Working with plums defi- nitely was tougher because we had much more experience in peaches and nectarines.”
The actual pruning of fruit trees took place after students took a written test of about 50 questions. Teams had about 30
minutes together before split- ting up into small groups for the competition.
Sorensen agreed with Vogt that the reasoning por- tion with the hands-on partici- pation made the competition intense.
“I get to prune but also get to give reasons to talk about what I’m doing,” she said. “This is different than any other competition that I’ve been involved with.”
The final score signified the closeness of the competi- tion. Righetti High, from the Central Coast, was one of the non-Central Valley schools
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