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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, December 13
• Assault was reported at 7:04 a.m. in the 700 block of West El Monte Avenue.
• The theft of catalytic converter from a truck was reported at 9:23 a.m. in the 42800 block of Road 80.
• Threats were report- ed at 2:01 p.m. in the 300 block of East Kern Street.
The Reedley Police Department handled 596 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 77 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 86 police reports, made 13 arrests and issued 19 traffic ci- tations. There were three traffic collisions and two DUI cases, four fire calls and 17 medical aid calls.
Monday, December 13
• A subject check at 3:52
Monday, December 13
There were 120 calls for service and two traf- fic citations were issued. • Trespassing was re- ported in the 200 block of Academy Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 1500 block of Cherry Avenue.
• A mental health evalu- ation was conducted in the 800 block of 3rd Street.
• A traffic collision with minor injuries was re- ported in the 200 block of Academy Avenue.
• A vehicle at Church and Brehler avenues was placed into storage. • A sex offense was re- ported in the 1700 block of 10th Street.
• A mental health report was filed in the 2700 block of Casty Court.
• A mental health hold was conducted in the 1000 block of North Av- enue.
Tuesday, December 14
There were 118 calls for service and five cita- tions were issued.
• Officers made an ar- rest for a probation vio- lation in the 400 block of
• An attempted vehicle theft was reported at 3:19 p.m. in the 100 block of West Tulare Street.
• Smoke was reported and a building was evac- uated at 3:54 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Alta Avenue.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 4:25 p.m. in the 100 block of West Tulare Street. •Atentonfirewasre- ported at 5 p.m. at Sa- mantha and Surabian
p.m. in the 1100 block of I Street resulted in an arrest for an outstand- ing warrant and narcot- ics possession.
• A hit and run collision was reported at 6:10 p.m. at the intersection of Buttonwillow and Parli- er avenues.
Tuesday, December 14
• Vehicle burglary was reported at 1:28 a.m. in the 1600 block of 10th Street.
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• Unknown subjects got into a vacant united and damaged blinds in a 10:39 a.m. trespass re- port in the 200 block of West North Way.
• An illegal burn was re- ported at 4:59 p.m. in the 100 block of Elizabeth Way.
• A missing person was reported located at 6:23 p.m. in the 1100 block of East El Monte Way.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 9:41 p.m. in the
Academy Avenue.
• A sex offender regis- tration was turned in to the police department.
• An out of control juve- nile was reported in the 1000 block of Bethel Av- enue.
• A general incident was reported in the 3000 block of 2nd Street.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant in the 900 block of 2nd Street.
• Vandalism was report- ed in the 200 block of Lyon Avenue.
• A general incident was reported in the 2400 block of 10th Street.
Wednesday, December 15
There were 123 calls for service and 11 traffic citations were issued.
• A mental health report was filed at P and 7th streets.
• An incident report regarding juveniles was filed at 10th and P streets.
• A hit and run collision was reported at L and 10 streets/
• A traffic collision at 9th and N streets re- sulted in the arrest of
the driver for suspected DUI.
• Officers conducted a field interview at Al- mond and Olive avenues. • Officers made an ar- rest for an outstand-
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Tuesday, December 14
• Shots were reported fired at 12:52 a.m. at Greene and Sue avenues. • A non-injury traffic ac- cident was reported at 1:17 a.m. in the 300 block of South Alta Avenue. A Dinuba woman was ar- rested for suspected DUI.
• Vandalism involving a broken vehicle window was reported at 6:27 a.m. in the 400 block of Grace
• A resident in the 1100 block of E Street report- ed at 9:20 a.m. that their vehicle's tires had been slashed.
• Vehicle theft was re[prted at 11:01 a.m. in the 200 block of West Di- nuba Avenue.
Wednesday, December 15
• The theft of a bicycle was reported at 10:47 a.m. in the 800 block of
South Reed Avenue.
• Officers served a search warrant at 1:52 p.m. in the 500 block of West Carob Avenue. Two people were arrested for various narcotics viola- tions, weapons violations and additional child en- dangerment charges.
• A hit and run collision was reported at 3:02 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Reed Avenue.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 3:15 p.m. in the 800 block of South Reed Av-
ing warrant in the 1900 block of Jensen Avenue. • An arrest for drugs and drug paraphernalia pos- session followed a field
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Dinuba
2100 block of El Monte Way.
Wednesday, December 15
• Vehicle burglary was reported at 2:42 a.m. in the 500 block of Lillie
Avenue.
• Vandalism involving a broken window to a vehi- cle was reported at 7:07 a.m. in the 500 block of South Alta Avenue.
• Trespassing involving a transient with a shop- ping cart was reported
enue.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 4:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of I Street.
• An injury traffic colli- sion was reported at 5:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of
at 7:14 a.m. in the 300 block of East Saginaw Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 1:05 p.m. in the 300 block of East Kern Avenue.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 1:11 p.m. in the 100 block of Eaton Avenue. • Smoke was reported at 9:58 p.m. in a resi- dence in the 1100 block of Malsch Strausse.
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I Street.
• A subject check at 10:29 p.m. at Manning Avenue and I Street re- sulted in an arrest for an
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Reedley
Diane Margaret
(BarDen) nicholson
May 20, 1963 ~ December 12, 2021
Sunday afternoon, December 12th, 2021 our beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, mentor, and dear friend went to meet our Lord in Heaven. Diane (Di) was the ultimate positive, courageous and sweet spirited person in so many ways – touching the lives of so many around the world. Di was truly the epitome of a supportive and compassionate caregiver, Lord’s servant, educator, tour & event planner, and selfless community team player. Such the influence and pillar of strength she was, Di’s positive attitude allowed every person she touched feeling uplifted, inspired and loved. Di battled cancer for the past two & a half years, but was surrounded by her family bedside as she transitioned peacefully and free of pain to her eternal
home.
Born May 20th, 1963 in Charters Towers, Queensland Australia to Max
and Jeannetta Barden, Di graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Brisbane’s College of Advanced Education. Di first met husband Tom at a New Year’s Eve Aussie baseball/softball event in 1982. Tom continued to return to Brisbane every year inspired by the love of his life & soul mate. They married in 1986 in Brisbane, Australia and also in Rancho Santa Fe, California. They called Brisbane home where they both were engrained in the baseball/softball communities, while also spending time enjoying their other home in Sanger, CA.
Di’s sweet spirit and warm smile will always be remembered, but it was her tenacity, Aussie grit and courage that defined her both on the competitive playing field and more recently in the fight against cancer. Battling through 52 rounds of chemo therapy, countless surgeries, she stood by her mantra ‘Persevere & Fight on another day’; and did so with such great courage and honor in fighting the fight for a caring community around her and afar. She absolutely adored and rallied from the motivating prayers and inspiring messages from all her family and friends here and abroad.
Di’s accomplishments include – Owner & managing partner of Sports Travel Int’l staging sporting events around the world for 35 years while managing over 3,500 athletes on international competition tours in four continents and countless cities; Athletes often referred to her as the ‘Spunky Sheila, Aussie Gamer, & Mum too’... inspired by the catch cry “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie... Oi, Oi, Oi”; A Softball Representative for Brisbane, Queensland & Australia; Life member of the Saints Softball Club as a player and coach... as the club recently stated “There was always a high demand to be in Coach Di’s team as she influenced the lives of many Saints players who have continued to play the game into their adult years”; Brisbane State High Softball & Tennis Rep; Founding member & Office Manager of the Brisbane Bandits professional baseball team; Treasurer of PTA at Toowong Primary school and PTA in Sanger CA; Active volunteer for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Sanger High, for Young Life Sanger, and supported the Sequoia Church and the Sanger Community Church over the years. While taking a break from international tours & events, she loved her arts & craft hobbies, decorating with her creative and artistic flair.
Di is survived by her husband Tom, daughter Brittney and son-in-law Drew Phillips, son Brandon Nicholson, son Brodie Nicholson and daughter Breeana Nicholson, father Max Barden, sister Judith Young, brother Geoffrey Barden and sister-in-law Valerie Barden and niece Eleanore, nephew Brent Young and wife Cynthia & son Berkley; and preceded in death by mother Jeannetta Barden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the ‘Nicholson Tribute Fund’ for Sanger High School Senior Scholarships, 2211 Webster St. Sanger CA 93657. A private service will be followed by a public Celebration of Life Memorial Service on January 8th, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Sanger Community Church, 1610 Jensen Ave., Sanger CA. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will also be held in Brisbane, Australia in February 2022.
“The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness & Faithfulness... Gal. 5:22”
Carole J. Stucky
It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Carole J. Stucky, age 79 of Toledo Washington. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 11, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Carole was born February 19, 1942 in Fresno, to Samuel and Mildred Haden.
She was raised in Traver before moving to Dinuba, while in high school. Carole graduated from Dinuba High School in 1959. Carole married her high school sweetheart David on February 20th of that same year and they were married 62 years before her passing. Carole and David raised four daughters on their farm in Dinuba. They loved to travel the country with their daughters, showing them our beautiful county. Carole had the pleasure of seeing our nation’s capital with her daughter Joy, fulfilling a life long dream.
Carole was an active member of her community, serving on the Tulare County Election board as president for several years and volunteering for many more. She served as room mom for all four of her daughters as well as PTA president for a time. She worked for numerous packing houses in the Central Valley and worked for the USDA Shipping Point Inspection for several years, before relocating to Toledo, Washington in 1992. Carole worked for Catholic Community Services for 26 years as an in home care aid before her passing. Carole loved her job and the clients she cared for. Carole never knew a stranger and was an instant friend to all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Winlock, Washington. Carole loved spending summer evenings with her husband David on their Toledo property, enjoying the beauty of nature.
Carole was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed. She was the heart, soul and center of the family.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Samuel and Mildred Haden, brother Harold Haden and son in law William Drinnon. She is survived by her husband David Stucky of Toledo, Wa. their four daughters Kay Unruh of Toledo, Joy and husband Chris Sandoval of Visalia, Ann and husband Dennis Sjodin of Clovis, and Sara Drinnon of Longview, Wa. Six grandchildren Nicole Sandoval, Jared Sandoval, Tanner Drinnon and wife Kody, Logan Sjodin, Alexis Sjodin and Hunter Drinnon. Two great grandchildren Magnolia Drinnon and Zayden Sandoval.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
A Go Fund Me Account has been set up, under the name of: Help the family of Carol Stucky, your contributions would greatly be appreciated.
February 19, 1942 ~ December 11, 2021
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