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The RHS Symphonic Band rehearsed in the campus music room before performing at the CMEA Large GroupMusicFestivalonMarch7intheRHSPerformingArtsTheatre. ABOVE:Picturedamongtheclari- net players are (from left) Abby Duenas, Allyssa Betancourt, Jackie Cardenas and Kiersten Gonzalez.
ries, that was great. It helps to keep everyone motivated on their journey as scouts,” she said.
“We appreciate when the
community supports us and are thankful to those who took the time and attended our celebration.”
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And John Powell, a member of the Reedley Historical So- ciety board who grew up in scouts, attended to receive recognition for his father, Robert Powell, who was the troop’s scoutmaster for 50 years.
Angela Avalos, the cur- rent Troop 282 scoutmaster, said after the event that they appreciated being officially recognized as the longest continuously chartered troop in the western United States and the resolution from the state through Vidak’s office: “I thought that was wonder- ful.”
Avalos – whose two sons, Christopher and Nicholas, are in Troop 282 – also said they appreciated those who came to the celebration.
“For the alumni to be encouraging to the current scouts and share similar sto-
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These are Boy Scouts uniforms, a backpack and other items that were part of the displays at Troop 282's 90th anniversary celebra- tion on March 17 at Jefferson Elementary School.
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Clovis Unified, Fresno Uni- fied, Sanger Unified, Central Unified, and Selma Unified and others.
Overall, Gipson said of the three RHS bands: “I think everybody did really well. Ev- erybody played very well. It
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that it may prompt people, es- pecially young people, to read the book.
They noted their family is large and opinionated. (A number of relatives believe the family is owed compensa- tion, based on the many mil- lions of dollars others have made from selling HeLa cells.)
Victoria said, for her
was a very successful year for us. The kids feel that way, too, which is the important part.”
Ratings were awarded by three professional music judges.
The RHS Symphonic Band played “Ancient Forest” by John O’Reilly and “Second Suite for Military Band” by Gustav Holst.
The RHS Concert Band
younger generation that nev- er knew Henrietta, there’s a different focal point. “We try to focus more on the positive that has been gained from her cell line and keep having these type of conversations and keeping her legacy alive that way. Because we will never get her back. No amount of compensation will give us what we lost.”
For years, Henrietta lay in an unmarked grave in Clo- ver, Va., where she grew up. In 2010, Dr. Roland Pattillo of the Morehouse School of Med-
performed “Imaginarium” by Randall Standridge and “Cho- ral and Shaker Dance II” by John Zdechlik.
The RHS Triad Band played “Dystopia” by Jay Coles, “As Tears Fall on Dawn’s New Light” by Rich- ard L. Saucedo, and “Thun- derbolt Galop” by Fred K. Huffer, with an arrangement by Andrew Glover.
icine (and now retired) led the effort to donate a headstone. Pattillo for years has been a champion for Henrietta, be- fore Skloot’s book was pub- lished. The marker reads in part:
“In loving memory of a phenomenal woman, wife and mother who touched the lives of many ... Her immortal cells will continue to help mankind forever.”
Felicia Cousart Matlosz is Panorama Editor and can be reached at felicia@midvalley- publishing.com
Adventist Health volunteers offering scholarships to Reedley-area students
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Adventist Health Reed- ley Volunteers once again are offering scholarships to high school students in the Reedley area.
Five scholarships – of $500 each – will be offered to high school students who plan to pursue a career in
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days. (They suggest mak- ing appointments via their Booksy site but accept walk- ins.) They will make house calls and can accommodate after-hour requests.
There also are the out-of- left-field requests, like the time a client wanted a “Mad Max” type mohawk cut with designs. “It was really out
medicine, nursing or other health care fields.
Eligible students must maintain a grade point aver- age of 3.0 or higher and plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
The application deadline is noon on Friday, March 30. High school students who
attend public or private high
there,” Chavez said. “We did it, and they loved it.”
The shop also does eye- brows and beards, coloring, and a black mask facial ser- vice.
Chavez wants to expand the business, by bringing in more barbers and eventually having a shop in another city. The business already has Ge- niune Barbershop apparel, with the first order selling out quickly.
“We’re building a brand,”
schools and live in Reedley, Orange Cove and Dunlap can apply for the scholarships. Applications and full criteria are available at high school counselor offices or high school administration offices.
For more information, call Volunteer Services at (559) 537-2740.
Martinez said.
For Chavez, the fasci-
nation with haircuts began when he was about 10 years old or so. There was some- thing about making people look good and making them feel good that appealed to him.
All three men say they want to compete in another barber expo. As Chavez said: “We’re going to try to bring home more first-place wins.”
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