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SANGER HERALD 4B THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 Sanger News & Community Calendar
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AMVETS plans its fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. July 5, or the first Friday of every month all summer, at the Eagles hall, 225 J St. Chili dog night starts June 19 at the same time and will continue on the third Wednesday of every month. Details, George 559-286- 5667.
Sanger’s Summer Fun 2019 program is to run through Aug. 2 in two-week sessions Monday through Friday. Session I is June 10 to 21, Session II is June 24 to July 5, Session III is July 8 to 19 and Session IV is Jully 22 to Aug. 2. Cost is $40 per child per session. Online registration available at city of Sanger’s
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part of what they pay for. “He’s paying for a hair cut and for me to pay attention to him,” Eddie Sr. said.
“He’s a good listener,”
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age, said Jim Erickson, a Madera farmer and Friant Water Authority board member, last summer. “The water’s the life blood,” he said.
One of the main culprits in the canal’s deterioration is subsidence, the gradual sinking or caving in of an area of land — in this case caused by excessive pumping of groundwater. When this happens along the route of the canal, the flow, which relies on gravity, is reduced. And in the case of the Friant- Kern Canal, the reduction amounts to about 60 percent, according to an authority report. “When the land elevation lowers, the canal must be operated at a lower flow-stage to ensure the water doesn’t overflow the banks,” the report said.
The 152-mile canal stretches from Millerton
web page. Details, Joaquin Zamora jzamora@ci.sanger. ca.us or 559-876-6300, option 2.
The 18th Sanger Apache Football Annual Golf Tournament is planned at noon Aug. 2 at the Sherwood Forest Golf Club, 79 N. Frankwood Ave. Entry is $90 per player. Details, Jorge Pena 559-940-0346 or apachegolftourney@gmail. com.
Sanger’s Recreation Division has announced the summer movie night lineup. Shows begin at 8:45 p.m. “Aquaman” is June 28 at the community pool, 730 Recreation Ave., “The Goonies” is July 6 at the city annex, “Into the Spider Verse” is July 13 at the city annex, “A Dog’s Way Home” is July 19 at the community pool, “Fantastic Beasts” is July 27 at the city annex and “Captain
said Carlos Rodriguez, 33. “I started coming when I was little. I get a weekly cut. Every Friday.”
That day Rodriguez talked about a meeting he had at work. Eddie Sr. asked questions when appropriate, and Rodriguez left with a smile. He said
Lake north of Fresno and travels south along the eastern edge of the Central Valley to the Kern River near Bakersfield. It was completed about 70 years ago and cost $60.8 million. The canal was built “to ensure water users received a surface water supply from the San Joaquin River ... to grow crops and recharge groundwater,” according to the authority’s website.
Proposition 3, which would have authorized $8.877 billion in general obligation bonds for water infrastructure, failed to pass in the Nov. 6, 2018 election. The measure would have allocated $750 million for the canal, which is a big reason Erickson and many others backed it.
Hurtado’s bill has earned the support of farm bureaus, counties, cities, water and irrigation districts and the Friant Water Authority, which operates the canal.
“That will substantially
Marvel” is Aug. 9 at the community pool. Details, Joaquin Zamora jzamora@ ci.sanger.ca.us or 559-876- 6300, option 2.
The SAM Academy has released its schedule of summer science and arts camps. Bots to Biology five-day camps begin July 8 for students first through eighth grade. Art & Maker Camp is July 15-19. Camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details, cvsamacademy. org/campsgallery/ or 559- 288-4953.
The Sanger Chamber has delayed its 3rd Annual Fruit Trail Bus until July 20. The tour includes four wineries, shopping from local artists, stops at fruit stands and local farms and food. The bus runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details, 559- 875-4575.
Sanger’s police and fire departments will hold
he felt more confident and ready for the weekend. He said it’s a tradition in his family as his dad, brothers and uncles also frequent the barber shop.
Angel Verduzco sat in Eddie Jr.’s chair and got a custom cut, one similar to what many of his fellow
help farmers across the region,” Hurtado said. “We want to get full water (flow) restored going down the canal.”
The senator also has a request of $25 million appropriation in the 2019 Budget Act for water infrastructure, access and consolidation projects funding in the southern Central Valley. The request was to pay for water infrastructure, including $6 million for Sanger’s work on its water tank and well 16.
But water was hardly her only priority in the first of a four-year term. “Teen suicide,” Hurtado said. “I want to do more about addressing that concern.”
And her concern stems from the rates of youth suicide in the region, especially in Kern County, which, according to KidsData.org, a program of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, may be the highest in the state with a rate
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National Night Out again this year from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 in Sanger Park at Academy and Fifth Street. There will be music, games, food, raffle prizes and safety demonstrations.
The Sanger Woman’s Club plans a Fine Art Exhibition fundraiser to benefit HOPE Sanger from 6to9p.m.Sept.21atthe club, 1602 Seventh St. Admission is $20. There will be art, wine, appetizers and entertainment. All artists are encouraged to participate in the open exhibition. Deadline for entry is Sept. 16. Details, Toni Avila Sanchez 559-779- 5740.
The Sanger Community Task Force meets at 8:30 a.m. July 2 at Quail Lake Community Church, 3350 N. McCall Ave. Details, 559- 250-6433.
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soccer players at Sanger High would get. Straight lines, clean look. “I came here because I switched barbers,” he said. “I really liked the way Eddie (Jr.) cuts. My friend Ryan told me to go to Gomez. It’s easy, simple. I liked it. I come after school every
of 11.5 per 100,000 in population. Fresno County also rated high with 7.4. A report by the United Health Foundation reported the overall California rate at 11.1 for 2018 and 13.9 nationwide.
Hurtado’s bill, SB 331, would require counties to create and implement a suicide-prevention strategic plan that “places particular emphasis on preventing suicide in children.” It would complement the California Suicide Prevention Act of 2000, which established a suicide prevention education and gate-keeper program to reduce the severity, duration and incidence of suicidal behaviors.
While no money is attached to 331, “There are mental health dollars available,” she said.
The freshman senator also said another bill, SB 513, would help those affected by lack of access to water across the district. The measure would provide grants for interim relief to “households in which a private water well has gone dry or has been destroyed due to drought, wildfire or other natural disaster.”
Players plans to perform its latest production, “Beauty and the Beast,” at 7:30 p.m. June 27 to 29 at Sanger High’s multipurpose room, 1045 N. Bethel Ave. Cost is $15 for adults. The Junior Company performs at the 2 p.m. matinee June 29.
Proteus Inc. is now offering vocational training to all Sanger students. Training includes EMT, auto mechanic and forestry options as well as tutoring, career guidance and work experience. Details, Linda Galvan 559-891-0135.
The Sanger Eagles’ taco nights are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Breakfasts will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of the month. The location is 225 J St. Details, Jim Batten 559-875-6820 or Denny Noller 559-392-1936.
The Sanger branch of
two weeks.”
Eddie Sr. said they do
everything. Sometimes he uses the straight razor for that straight line and close shave. “It’s a better cut,” he said. “Way better.”
Eddie Sr. said Sanger is a good town. “I know a lot of good people,” he said. “My
This would include storage tanks, hauled water and bottled water.
Hurtado said joining the ranks of Sacramento politicians didn’t throw any surprises her way. “I knew what I was getting myself into,” she said. “What I’m trying to do is educate my colleagues in the senate ... about my district and learn more about them.”
She said the senate had been more liberal but has turned more moderate since the election and “could potentially impact us.” In a good way.
“What I tell them is an investment in the Central Valley is an investment in California,” she said. “There’s opportunity to be able to provide District 14 with what we need.”
Hurtado said one of the biggest underlying issues for the region is poverty. “People want opportunities,” she said.
Judy Case, a former Fresno County supervisor, asked about transparency in health care costs. And Hurtado agreed that transparency is a good thing. She also said, “You want to be able to pay and provide for the health care you want to have.” She said
the Fresno County Public Library has has multiple programs. All-Level Chess is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Lunch at the Library for kids 1 to 18 is free from noon to 1 p.m. every week day. Kids movies are at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Didgeridoo Down Under is at 10 a.m. June 28. The Builder’s Club is 3:30 p.m. the first and second Thursdays of the month for Lego enthusiasts. Inspired Yarns meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays. A knitting, crochet and other needle work circle. All are invited to come learn, share or just relax with us and work a project. Beginners to advanced. Sit & Be Fit classes meet from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays. Low impact yoga exercises are designed for seniors or adults with limited mobility.
son will get 100 years. I’ll be dead by then.”
Eddie Jr. has two sons.
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the current system isn’t helping the industry or the consumer.
Hurtado said her district has a shortage of doctors. “But I haven’t seen the resources coming here,” she said. “I want us to get back to the way things were when health care was more affordable. With good jobs. We want the same things.”
To address poverty, Hurtado mentioned supporting economic development. “Make sure businesses here do well but move to bring new businesses here, too,” she said. She said Kingsburg appears to be getting a T-Mobile service center, bringing upwards of 1,000 jobs.
“We’re seeing progress in the Valley,” she said. “But if we’re not planning for it, we’re going to face a whole lot more issues than we’re facing now.”
Hurtado said she works across party lines, making sure her bills have bipartisan support.
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