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Community CALENDAR
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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Valentine’s Luncheon
We’ll have our Senior Valentine’s Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Please note: it starts at 10:30 a.m. Join us for the fun at the Reedley Senior Center, 100 N. East Ave.
We say “thank you” to the Sierra View Homes Re- tirement Community for providing our main and side dishes. Seating is limited. Call us at (559) 637-4207 to make your reservation. The event is sponsored by Sierra View Homes, RSCI, and the Reedley Community Servic- es Department.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you enjoy them with others! Join us in the Phil Hudson Senior Room weekdays at 11 a.m. (except holidays) for a nutritious lunch and good time. This program is partially funded by the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging.
If you are 60 or older, a suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated but not re- quired. Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. the weekday before you plan to attend. Call (559) 637-4207.
La Ciudad de Reedley les invita a visitar y participar en los programas de perso- nas mayores. En el edificio del centro de la comunidad hay un cuarto especial para ustedes. Si tienen pregun- tas y necesitan informacion y asistencia les podremos ayudar de 9:30-11:30 a.m. los dias de Lunes a Viernes.
Please note: if you know
a Spanish-
speaking
person,
please pass
along this
information
and encour-
age him or
her to join
us for lunch
at 11 a.m.
We are a Spanish-speaking, friendly center. They can call the center at (559) 637- 4207 and ask for Christina.
Gleaner Volunteers
The Gleaner Program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to local seniors on Wednesday mornings.
We are seeking volun- teers for Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m., to pick up fruit and vegetables from local grow- ers. Interested? Call us at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina. Seniors depend on this program, and your help is much needed.
Gleaners
Reedley residents who are 55 years old and up can come to the Reedley Com- munity Center on Wednes- days at 8:30 a.m. for free fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. The center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Personas mayors de edad 55 anos + vengan for frutas y verduras los Mier- coles a las 8:30 a.m.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Join us on Wednesday,
Feb. 14, for our February birthdays and anniversa- ries celebration. Make your lunch reservation by calling us by 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at (559) 637-4207.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Re- deemer's Church. Details: (559) 859-8942.
First Monday of the month. 6:45 p.m. St. An- thony of Padua Catholic Daughters Court: Our Lady of Grace #2637.
At St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1018 N. Frankwood Ave. Rosary is at 6:45 p.m.; the meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more details, please check the church's regular bulletin.
First Tuesday of the month. 10:30 a.m. Reedley Library Book Group. At the library, 1027 E St. The February book is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. The Blos- som Trail A's meets at Bristol Ranch (formerly Brooks Ranch), 1620 E. Manning Ave. for dinner and meeting. New mem- bers are welcome. You don't have to own a Model A to join. For more infor- mation, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. “Come Play With Me” (for children from infants to 3 years old). At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. For more information, call (559) 638-2818.
Please note this day change: Second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Par- kinson's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkinson's disease and/ or their caregivers. For more information, call (559) 638-6933 and ask for Norma Froese.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more information, call (559) 638-6476.
The city of Reedley is accepting students for
its 2017-18 preschool
and pre-kindergarten programs. Preschoolers should be 3 years old, pre-kindergarten students 4 years old. Details: go to the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave., or call (559) 637-4203.
Youth baseball registra- tion accepted through Feb. 9 for the city of Reedley program, at
the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Leagues are available for ages 3-12. The league runs March to May. Games and practices will be in eve- nings. For more details, call the Reedley Commu- nity Services Department
at (559) 637-4203.
Adult basketball registra- tion accepted through Feb. 23 for the city of Reedley program, at
the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. The season runs March to May. Games will be played at Grant Middle School Tuesdays and Thursdays. A manda- tory managers meeting is March 8 at 6 p.m. at the community center. Details: call the Reedley Community Services Department at (559) 637- 4203.
Tai Chi classes are avail- able at the Reedley Com- munity Center, 100 N. East Ave. The class meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. It's a year-round program. For adults of all ages. De- tails: call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Hours are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mon- days, Wednesdays, Thurs- days (through May 31). Swim cards can be bought at the Reedley Communi- ty Center, 100 N. East Ave. You must pre-purchase
a swim card. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Water Aerobics offered by the city of Reedley at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Stu-
dents must pre-register at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Bobbi Monk is the instruc- tor. For more details, call (559) 637-4203.
Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Speaker Katerina Friesen.
Presented by the Reed- ley Peace Center. Her topic will be “Doctrine
of Discovery.” In Fellow- ship Hall, First Mennonite Church. Details: dfries- en0@gmail.com
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. “Discov- ery: A Comic Lament” by Ted Swartz and Michelle Milne. Presented through Fresno Paci c Univer- sity and other organiza- tions. It’s a play about the Doctrine of Discovery, a framework that allowed the taking of land and the oppression of indigenous peoples, according to organizers. The play, with its unexpected humor,
is “about love and loss,
of land.” “‘Discovery’ nudges us to question
our stories with honesty and integrity.” At North Fresno Church Mennonite Brethren, 5724 N. Fresno St. in Fresno. Tickets $10 adults; $5 students, Pay- able at the door. For more information, call (559) 431-0333.
items for our auction and for all the sponsors who also do- nated to our event.
We also want to thank all the parent volunteers who helped put this event together and those who helped at the auction with different tasks.
Lastly, “thank you” to ev- eryone who attended! This event wouldn’t have been suc- cessful without all of you! We hope to see everyone at next year’s auction!
Scrip
Support St. La Salle School when you make a purchase at Save Mart. When you’re at the checkout stand, please enter the numbers (559) 638- 1916 on the keypad. This will automatically give St. La Salle School the credit. Thank you!
Dates to Remember
• Feb. 19 – No school
• Feb. 20 – Family Pictures
The large cast includes Immanuel’s Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Concert Choir, and the Immanuel Chamber Singers, the school’s lauded vocal ensemble that has earned top awards in national
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February Holidays
Immanuel Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln’s birthday and on Monday, Feb. 19, for Presi- dents Day. The offices also will be closed. School and of- fices reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Campus Days 2018
We’re having Junior High/High School Campus Day on Thursday, Feb. 8. The event gives prospective fami- lies and students an opportu- nity to visit the Immanuel campus and experience what our school has to offer.
It will include a free lunch, guided tours, Q&A with administration, a pre- view of our upcoming pro- duction of “Guys and Dolls,” and more. Campus Day is 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more details, go online to www.immanu- elschools.com/campusday or call Corinne Hall at (559) 638-2529, ext. 7101.
World Ag Expo
Join us at the World Ag Expo in Tulare from Tuesday, Feb. 13, to Thursday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Immanuel Food Booth No. 4 will be sell-
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served 15 years in the job before retiring last June, to John Campbell, who was dep- uty superintendent before he was chosen schools chief.
The Exponent recently sat down with Remick to talk about serving as president in 2018.
He touched on a number of topics, including progress on plans to build a permanent home for Reedley Middle College High School at Reed- ley College and forming ideas
ing tri-tip or chicken sand- wiches/meals. Stop by and enjoy a bite to eat to support Immanuel’s students. The booth will be at North Green Belt and M Street, just east of Wilcox Equipment. We hope to see you there!
High School Updates
On Thursday, Feb. 8, girls basketball will play Kings- burg High School at home; JV will play at 4:30 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. On Friday, Feb. 9, boys basketball will compete at Kingsburg High; JV will play at 4:30 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. Our coed track team will compete on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Dinuba High School in the Winter State Championship Quali- fier; events begin at 11 a.m.
For a list of high school sports, go to immanuelsports. bigteams.com or visit our website at immanuelschools. com and click on “athletics.”
Meanwhile, FFA teams competed Feb. 3, at the Winter FFA Finals, and our fruit tree pruning team was crowned the State FFA Champion for the second straight year. The vine prun- ing team placed eight overall their first season. This Sat-
on how to use space on the north side of Reedley High School now that KCUSD ad- ministration, transportation and other departments have moved off that site to other locations.
Q. Before we discuss your role as the new president of the KCUSD governing board, it’s worth noting that you are one of the longest-serving trustees on the board. What compels you to continue serv- ing as a trustee?
A. I feel responsible. I just feel I’m part of this community. I have the expe- rience, and I have the chops
urday, Feb. 10, members of the beef team will compete showing their animals at the Red Wave Classic held at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
On Saturday, Feb. 24, the annual Boots & Beef Auction/ Dinner to support the Im- manuel FFA chapter will be held in the Immanuel gym. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tick- ets are $40 each from any Immanuel FFA member, or it’s $400 to reserve a table for eight.
Junior High Updates
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the boys basketball teams will compete against Clay Schools at home; both games begin at 3:45 p.m. Also, our eighth- grade students are gear- ing up for their annual East Coast trip, which will take place at the end of March. Please keep the preparations in your prayers.
Elementary Updates
We kicked off our Race for Excellence fundraiser last week. Next Wednesday, Feb. 14, we will have our Math Facts incentive re- wards. Students will be able to build a sundae according to how many math facts they passed. Have a great week!
to do it. So I feel responsible for doing it. And the day I don’t feel responsible is the day I leave ... I’m just here for governance.
Q. I believe this is the fourth time you’ve been elected board president by your fellow trustees. How does that help you in your
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Reasons to Choose
a Catholic School
Here are 12 reasons to
send your children to a Catho- lic school: 1, We offer an edu- cation that combines Catholic faith and teachings with aca- demic excellence; 2, We part- ner with parents in the faith formation of their children; 3, We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed.
4, We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life; 5, We use technology ef- fectively to enhance educa- tion; 6, We instill in students the value of service to others; 7, We teach children respect of self and others; 8, We em- phasize moral development and self-discipline.
9, We prepare students
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a $1,000 bet: Masterson has to take a woman of Detroit’s choosing to dinner in Havana, Cuba, or lose the bet. Detroit’s choice? Sarah Brown.
Meanwhile, Detroit has another predicament – his fiancée of 14 years, showgirl Miss Adelaide, is itching to get married.
IHS senior Britni Copley plays Brown and described her as “principled and ideal- istic” as well as “strong, in- dependent.” She said Brown initially isn’t impressed by Masterson. But, that resis- tance doesn’t last.
to be productive citizens and future leaders; 10. We have a 99 percent high school gradu- ation rate, and 85 percent of our graduates go to college; 11, We cultivate a faculty and staff who are dedicated, car- ing and effective; and 12, We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications now are open. St. La Salle won’t have paper application forms in the office, so every- one must apply online.
To do so, go to https://on- line.factsmgt.com/AID and fill out the application. You also can access this informa- tion through our web page at stlasallereedley.org.
2018 Benefit Auction
Our 27th annual auction was a great success! “Thank you” to everyone who donated
“I’ve appreciated getting to work with different actors and having the opportunity to sing amazing song selec- tions in this musical,” Copley said. “Rehearsals with friends are always so fun, and many memories have been made with such an awesome cast.”
“Prime Time”
Reedley Youth Cheerleading Sign-Ups!
Lead don’t follow, come try-out for 2018 Reedley Youth Cheer Squad!!
Upcoming 3rd-6th graders welcome!
SIGN-UPS
When: Fri., Feb. 9th - 5pm-7pm Sat., Feb. 10th - 10am-Noon
Fri., Feb. 16th - 5pm-7pm Sat., Feb. 17th - 10am-Noon
Where: Pioneer Park (under patio) Try-Out Location TBA
Questions:ContactCheerRep.MicaelaTellez559-281-4240
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“Atheletes lift weights, Cheerleaders lift ATHLETES!”
“PRIME RIB” From 4:30 p.m. till it lasts!
Fort Tickets: Call Ruthie Padilla 696-0614 or Frank Nunez 970-5177
Open 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. 9 1 0 N o rth A lta , D in u b a • 5 9 1 -2 1 2 2
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Registration Fee $25