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The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, May 30, 2019 Lights & Sirens
May 16-May 22
Friday, May 17
• Trespass of real property, 100 block of Olive Drive, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 5:22 a.m. • Aggravated assault, 1000 block of Anchor Avenue (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 7 a.m.
• Larceny, South Anchor Avenue and Adams Avenue, Orange Cove (Fresno County Sheriff’s Department), noon • Vehicle theft, 1000 block of K Street, 5 p.m.
• Robbery/assault, 2100 block of I2th Street, no time given • Hit-and-run, I Street and Manning Avenue, no time given
Sunday, May 19
• Aggravated assault, 300 block of East Linden Avenue, 2:27 a.m.
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but I was afraid that some- one might get hurt because I couldn’t do my job so I retired,” he said. Realizing he couldn’t live on his retirement, and five years ago he began his higher education after his daughter graduated from college.
Yammilette “Yami” Ro- driguez was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award. After moving to Dinuba from the Bay Area in 1988, she earned an associate’s degree from the college followed by a bachelor’s degree in business administration and market- ing at Fresno State and then a master’s degree in leadership and organizational studies at Fresno Pacific University.
That paved the way for Rodriguez to become the se- nior director of the Youth Leadership Institute in the Central Valley; a post she has served in since 2009. She cred- its her initial higher education at RC for her position today.
“It is an honor to be here. I owe a lot to Reedley College,” Rodriguez said. “It was an in- credible experience when I attended in the mid-90s.”
Rodriguez also credited her father, who drove her from Dinuba to Reedley when she started college.
“I think it’s so crucial to honor those stories before us,” she said. “Because of my im- migrant parents, and the sac- rifice that they made, I stand here before you. Because of the incredible work that they did to make sure that their daughters had an opportunity, I stand here before you.”
Also, three area high schools had dual-enrollment students graduate during the RC ceremony. Reedley Middle
• Aggravated assault, East Laroda Circle and North Kady Avenue, 7:40 p.m.
Monday, May 20
• Drug equipment violations, South Crawford Avenue and East Lincoln Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff ’s Depart- ment), 2:03 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 1500 block of South Avenue, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 7:48 p.m.
• Theft from building, 200 block of South Kingswood Parkway, 11:12 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 200 block of North Reed Avenue, 6:12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
• Larceny, 500 block of 5th Street (Orange Cove Police Department), 8 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 1500 block of South Avenue (Or- ange Cove Police Depart- ment), 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
• Larceny, 21700 block of East Parlier Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff ’s Depart- ment), 7:15 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 10600 block of East Davis Avenue (Fres- no County Sheriff’s Depart- ment), 10 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 12600 block of East Nebraska Ave- nue (Fresno County Sheriff’s Department), 3:45 p.m.
(Crime reports are listed for the Reedley, Parlier and Orange Cove areas and are available online at crimere- ports.com. Unless noted, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls.)
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Cloudy skies and cool temperatures didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the May 22 opening ceremony for the Luke Trimble Park splash park facility at the corner of Reed Avenue and 8th Street.
May 22 dedication ceremony officially opens Trimble Park
College High School. Sanger High School and Washington Union High School partici- pated. There were 12 gradu- ates from RMCHS; 11 of them earning an AST for agricultur- al business and another earn- ing am associate’s degree in liberal studies.
Superintendents John Campbell from Kings Canyon Unified School District and Adela Jones from Sanger Uni- fied School District attended the ceremony in support of their dual graduates.
ABOVE: Students with the African American studies program gathered for a group shot before walking to their seats for graduation at Reedley College on May 24.
LEFT: Alfred Vargas Garnica II, a former correctional guard who returned to school to get his de- gree, was the student speaker for 2019.
Photos by Jon Earnest / The Exponent
Staff Report
It was hardly summer-like weather, but that didn’t stop a handful of children from run- ning through the chilly water during the May 22 dedication of the Luke Trimble Splash Park facility.
City leaders and commu- nity members gathered at the park – once the site of the Luke Trimble Memorial Pool – for a ribbon cutting and offi- cially start of operation of the splash pad.
“I don’t get excited very often. But I do when I see something taking place that’s going to benefit our children, our youth, and give them something that will steer them away from possible negative activities,” Mayor Frank Pi- non said in his speech before cutting the ceremonial ribbon.
Sarah Reid, community services director for the city, gave a brief history about the late Luke Trimble, who gave lessons at the original pool that was built in 1931. The pool was renamed in his memory in 1984, but later fell into disrepair and was closed in 2012.
Ken Zech of the Reed- ley Historical Society shared his memories of Trimble in a brief speech. He told about meeting Trimble “many years ago” when Zech was 7 or 8 years old. Instructors worked with students teaching them to swim, and Trimble was in charge of the lessons.
“He stood tall, tanned to a deep bronze wearing large white boxer-type swim trunks and a whistle around
his neck,” Zech said. “Luke Trimble was of the conviction that anyone could learn how to swim. More to the point, everyone should learn how to swim. Reedley was a place where there were many wa- terways and lakes and this was a recipe of drowning if you didn’t know how to swim.”
The new splash park was funded by state grant money and built by Steve Dovali Con-
ABOVE: Frank Pinon, Reedley mayor, cut the ceremonial rib- bon to the Trimble Splash Park at the May 22 dedication.
LEFT: Four-year-old Ashley Dominguez smiled as she ran through the splash pad feature in the Luke Trimble Splash Park at the corner of Reed Avenue and 8th Street.
Photos by Jon Earnest / The Exponent
struction. It features a new restroom facility, green areas and tables for picnicking.
“We have this beautiful new amenity that will provide opportunities for children to play in water without being in the river,” said Nicole Zieba, city manager.
The splash pad facility will be open daily once the weather warms, and operate through the summer.
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Douglas Togioka
Douglas Togioka, a lifelong resident of the Reedley area was born on June 15, 1966. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 18, 2019 at the age of 52. Doug was the 6th child born to Hiroshi and Mitsuko Togioka. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sisters Sharon and her Husband Jim Morikawa, Diane and her husband Glen Sasai, Jean and her husband Jeff Yukawa; brothers Wesley Togioka, Wayne and his wife Jean Togioka; and 7 nephews, 1 grand niece and 6 grand
nephews.
Doug was a farmer until moving into the city of Reedley.
He enjoyed attending Fresno State football, basketball, and softball games. He also enjoyed watching a variety of different sports on TV. He was an avid fan of San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. He took great pleasure watching his nephews participating in their many sport events.
The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Kaiser Permanente and Hinds Hospice for their compassionate care and support of Doug and the family. Memorial services will be on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Reedley Buddhist Church 2035 15th Street, Reedley, CA. at 11:00AM
June 15, 1966 ~ May 18, 2019
RuthElvina Fast
Ruth Elvina Fast was born near Paxton, Nebraska on January 17, 1924. She died in Reedley, California at 13:26 on May 22, 2019.
She is survived by her sister Ann; sons John and wife Judy, Phil and former wife Ruth, and Lyle and wife Linda; grandchildren David, Denise, Chuck and wife Sarah, John and wife Sang-Eun, Graham and ancé Hannah, and Hayley; and great grandchildren Misol, Evelyn, and Hannah. She was preceded in death by husband John, parents Jacob and Anna Fast, and siblings Allen, Esther, Ernest, Rosella, Harry, Jacob, and Helen.
A Celebration and Remembrance of Life service will be held at Palm Village Chapel in Reedley, CA on June 1, 2019 at 2 pm.
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