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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, December 7, 2017
Volunteers still welcome for Wreaths for Veterans event
Staff Report
Volunteers are welcome to assist in the fourth annual Wreaths for Reedley Veterans ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Reedley Cemetery.
The Reedley High School Naval Junior ROTC will present the colors before the brief ceremony, and white doves will be released in tribute. The
doves are supplied through Lynell Es- quibel with the White Doves of Dinuba. Organizer Susan Lusk said that past donations have helped the organization purchase about 1,700 wreaths, enough to adorn the gravesite of every mili- tary veteran at the cemetery. The next goal of the veterans group is to provide stainless steel stands to display each wreath. Currently, about 700 stands
have been purchased with a goal of having a stand for each wreath in time for the 2018 event.
A Go Fund Me page has been set up by the Reedley Area Veterans to raise money for the stainless steel stands. The site has established a goal of $7,500 to cover the costs. Donations can be made by accessing the site at gofundme.com/reedleyareaveterans.
Lusk said that volunteers are need- ed before and after the event. Volun- teers would pick up the wreaths from the Reedley Armory, where they are stored during the year, and have them ready to place at gravesites during the 10 a.m. event on Dec. 16. The wreaths will be on display until Saturday, Jan. 6.
See WREATHS on page A3
Extreme Registration event at RC on Dec. 8
Diamond anniversary
Staff Report
The first of two Ex- treme Registration events for the Spring 2018 semes- ter at Reedley College will beheldfrom2to7p.m.on Friday, Dec. 8, in the college cafeteria.
The other early signup period for the spring se- mester will be from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Similar Extreme Regis- tration sessions take place at Fresno City College, Clo- vis Community College, Madera Community College Center and Oakhurst Com- munity College Center.
Extreme Registration is a one-stop shop that offers everything a student will need to enroll at the commu- nity colleges. The event will include staff from admis- sions, counseling, financial aid, business services, and
Obituaries
Diane Cisneros
Diane Marisela Cisne- ros of Reedley died Dec. 3 in Reedley. She was 60.
Mrs. Cisneros worked as a floor specialist for an agricultural packing shed.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters and seven grandchildren.
Visitation and Rosary were held Dec. 6 at St. An- thony of Padua New Cath- olic Church in Reedley. A Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at St. An- thony of Padua New Catho- lic Church. Burial will be at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
Michael O’Neal
Michael O’Neal of Reedley died Nov. 26 in Reedley. He was 74.
Mr. O’Neal worked as an ag mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, one brother, one sister and two grand- children.
Funeral services were to be held at a later date.
Rosa Rios
Rosa Rangel Rios of
assessment testing in one building.
Students will be able to select courses and plan a class schedule as well as complete the registration process. They also can re- ceive counseling and advis- ing, pay fees, and buy stu- dent identification cards and parking permits.
Day, evening, Saturday and online classes are avail- able. Students can choose from more than 100 aca- demic and career technical educational programs and may work to complete an as- sociate degree, a certificate of achievement, or transfer to a four-year college or uni- versity.
Financial aid is avail- able for prospective stu- dents. Assistance includes scholarships, grants, loans, fee waivers, and work study.
Dinuba died Nov. 28 in Di- nuba. She was 89.
Mrs. Rios worked as a farm laborer.
She is survived by three sons, three daughters, three brothers, two sisters, 26 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren.
Visitation and Rosary were held Dec. 5 at Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba. A funeral service was held Dec. 6 at St. Cath- erine’s Catholic Church in Dinuba. Burial was at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
Miguel Vega
Miguel Angel Vega of Dinuba died Nov. 28 in Di- nuba. He was 76.
Mr. Vega worked as a laborer and in agriculture. He is survived by
his wife, one son and six daughters.
Visitation and Rosary were held Dec. 4 at Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba. A funeral service was held Dec. 5 at St. Cath- erine’s Catholic Church in Dinuba. Burial was at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
Palm Village Retirement Community / Photo Contributed
Some of the 75th Anniversary banquet guests and independent living/assisted living residents enjoy listening to Big Band music before eating at the Palm Village Retirement Community Gala Dinner on Nov.16.
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Diane Tanner
1943 - 2017
Diane Tanner, 74, of Reedley died November 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband Michael, son Douglas, daughter Julie, 2 grandchildren, and 4 great- grandchildren.
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By Julie Celeste Pimentel
Special to The Exponent
Celebrating 75 years of compassionate care for se- niors, the Palm Village Retire- ment Community in Reedley hosted a Gala Dinner on Nov. 16 for independent living and assisted living residents and their guests. A luncheon also was held for the skilled nurs- ing and memory care resi- dents.
The Garden Room, part of the administration building and the Health Care Center were transformed into din- ing rooms that sparkled with decorations befitting the mon- umental benchmark.
Each table was dressed with white tablecloths, silver napkins, silvered-banded chi- na atop silver chargers and centerpieces of glass chim- neys with tiny lights inside. The dinner place settings were accented with a spe- cial 75th anniversary cookie placed over the memento of a printed menu and history. Many of the 265 attendees dressed in elegant evening at- tire, described the celebration
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In Loving Memory of
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Happy Birthday Son,
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Forever Remembered ~ Forever missed
With Love,
Mom, Tricia, Cindy, Sam, Nick, Jocelyn, Madison, Michael, and Iveri
Palm Village Retirement Community / Photos Contributed
ABOVE LEFT: The Stardusters, a local big band, entertained the gala’s guests and residents.
ABOVE RIGHT: Upon entering the 75th Anniversary banquet, guests were reminded of Palm Village’s long history of providing compassionate care to seniors in the city of Reedley.
venue as “magical,” “a won- derland” and “so beautiful”.
The four-course dinner, that guests praised as “so de- licious,” was created by the culinary staff of Palm Vil- lage. It began with appetizers
of shrimp cocktail, cheeses, fruits and mini-quiches. The entrée for lunch and dinner was a choice of turkey or prime rib for the evening din- ner.
The Stardusters, a 16-piece Big Band of local musicians, played throughout the evening and inspired re- peated comments of “I loved the music.”
Executive Director Jim Higbee was master of ceremo-
nies and introduced chaplain Byron Neufeld to give the blessing. Bob Lewis, a Palm Village resident and former board member, spoke about the history of the facility.
Through the vision of five men beginning in 1938, the Home for the Aged of the Mennonite Brethren Pa- cific District Conference was founded in 1942. With the 40
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