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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Welcome back Sanger students
The View From Here
It’s not the news anyone wants to hear dur- ing our CO- VID-19 pan- demic crisis that just doesn’t seem to end.
Juanita Adame
Grades TK-6 are now back in
the classroom
By Juanita Adame
Mid Valley Times
A video message of ap- preciation was sent to par- ents and guardians of stu- dents within the Sanger Unified School District on the evening of Nov. 13.
The video was posted by the district and fea- tured superintendent Ad- ela Jones thanking families for their patience and their understanding during the 8 months that schools in the district shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Both teachers and stu- dents have shared such positive comments and stories about being back in the classroom face to face again,” said Adela Jones, the district superintendent.
“We appreciate what you as families have done to en- sure that our safety proto- cols are followed.”
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We are back in the Purple Tier and everyone on social media seems to be panick- ing again. And what follows panic? Usually an enor- mous demand for toilet pa- per, which is then followed by empty shelves and toilet paper shortages around the country.
I really feel that what makes the toilet paper short- age worse is that people be- gin posting how there is no toilet paper. That then causes a domino effect of panic and then we are back at square one, with no squares of toilet paper anywhere in sight.
Hopefully, we can con- tinue to practice social dis- tancing, wearing masks and controlling the spread of CO- VID-19. I personally know more than 10 people in my immediate circle of friends and family who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Most recovered, two how- ever, did not. So again, it’s a virus that affects everyone differently so we must con- tinue to follow the safety pro- tocols to protect those around us and ourselves. We’ve all heard of the “second wave” of COVID-19.
I am wondering if this is it? Could this be the second wave of the pandemic. And will the upcoming Thanks- giving and Christmas holi- days make it worse?
Well, the good news how- ever is there have also been reports of vaccines and they’ve proven to be highly effective.
We can only just sit and wait, and hope this pandemic that began nearly 8 months ago and that has caused so much turmoil across the world, is under control soon.
Craft boutique event in Dinuba
Mid Valley Times
A holiday boutique will be heldfrom9a.m.-3p.m.on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Alta District Historical Society located at 289 South K. St. in Dinuba.
There will be hand painted and homemade crafts, hand- made jewelry, vintage gifts and more! If you would like to be a vendor for the boutique please call (559) 859-9110 or (559) 591-2707. Applications are available at the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce locat- ed at 210 N. L St.
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Daniel Mireles, a second grade student at Sanger Academy posed for a photo during the first day of in person instruction on Nov. 2. The district brought back their students in phases beginning with their TK - 3rd grade and continuing with fourth through sixth grade two weeks later.
Reedley locals enjoy Holiday crafting event
Participantsgavea thumbsupduringthisyear'spumpkindecorat- ing event in Reedley on Nov. 14.
By Juanita Adame
Mid Valley Times
A group of Reedley resi- dents woke up early on the morning of Nov. 14 to attend a Holiday crafting event host- ed by the Community Life Garden.
The event was held at the Faith Community Church and involved pumpkin dec- orating for Thanksgiving centerpieces.“There were about 15 people who showed up,” said Karey Olson, with CGG.
“Participants got to choose their pieces and then they were able to create whatever they wanted.”
Local resident Senaida Neves and her family were a few who attended.“We heard about the event online,” she said. “It was fun to come out and create these centerpieces for Thanksgiving.
For more information on future events with the Com- munity Life Garden visit their website at communitylife- garden.org. or contact David Gonzalez at (559) 638-1305.
Photo by Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
Kiera Krum showed off her decorated pumpkin on the morning of Nov. 14.
Photo of the week
AvisitonNov.9 fromseveralReedleyPoliceDepartmentofficers brightened this teen's day. Meranda Babcock turned 16 and was surprised by the visit. Have a photo you'd like featured? Email juanita@midvalleypublishing.com.
'Relay for Life' fundraiser
Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
A sign outside the Tri County in Reedley on Nov. 14.
Staff Report
A community yard sale was held on Nov. 14 and pro- ceeds from the event bene- fitted local families in need.
The event was held also to raise money for "Relay for Life." Members said since this year the yearly event would be canceled because of COVID-19, they wanted to find a way to raise money and help those affected by cancer.
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