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Washington Intermediate sets virtual promotion ceremony
By George M. Villagrana
Mid Valley Times
With the cancelation of in- person events, Washington In- termediate School in Dinuba will move forward with cel- ebrating their out-going 8th grade class with a virtual pro- motion ceremony on Wednes- day, May 27, at 9 a.m.
The video will incorporate components of a normal pro- motion. The video will include a message from principal, Dr. Jesse Sanchez, traditional 8th grade class student speakers, special awards, announcement of promotion of students, and a message from Dinuba High School principal Andrew Popp, welcoming the class of 2020 as Emperors.
“We’re very proud of our kids during these challenging times,” said Sanchez. “We believe in them and see nothing but great- ness.”
Sandy Chavez, who serves as the 8th grade learning direc- tor, said there will be a special promotion drive thru ceremony later that day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school’s parking lot.
“Students will be able to pick up their certificates,” she stated. The drive-thru event is only for students who qualified for the
promotion, according to Chavez. A goodie bag will be handed out by Dr. Sanchez at the event. “I’m the last person they will see,” he said. “It’s a great
opportunity for our kids.”
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Debris fire breaks out near Sanger
A large debris fire caused black smoke to billow over parts of Del Rey and Sanger on the eve- ning of May 13.
Cal Fire and Fresno County Fire as well as Reedley Fire engines responded to the fire that be- gan sometime before 8 p.m. and could be seen from as far away as Reedley. Crews worked for several hours to control the fire. The first two weeks of May have proven to be a busy time for local firefighters as dozens of grass fires and debris fires have ignited throughout the Fresno County region. During this time, grass fires were re- ported in parts of Orange Cove, Reedley, Selma and Sanger. Fire officials said warmer weather and high winds have contributed to the increase in fires.
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Minor injuries as vehicle hits pole in south Sanger
A traffic accident stopped traffic for a few hours in Sanger on the evening of May 14.
Sanger Police responded to the scene at Academy Avenue and North Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m.
Witnesses who were on scene said the driver of the SUV may have run the stoplight and collided with another vehicle at the intersection.
The investigation into the crash continues. Minor injuries were reported for both drivers.
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Drs. Grant Nakamura and Amy Shirer
Announce the Closing of their Medical Of ce (CMP Reedley East)
Dear Valued Patients,
We have cherished our relationships with each and every one of you and have been honored by your trust and faith in allowing us the privilege of caring for your health.
It is with mixed emotions that we are formally closing the of ce on May 29th, 2020. If you have not received a letter regarding the closure, please call our of ce at (559) 637-1050 as soon as possible for assistance. It is important to us that you are able to nd a new physician to continue your health care.
If you wish to seek medical care in one of our other of ces in Reedley, Kingsburg, Fresno or Clovis, their contact information can be found at www.cmpmedical.com. You may also call the Fresno Madera
Medical Society for assistance in nding a physician at 559-224-4224. Community Medical Providers all utilize the same electronic medical record system, so if you choose a physician within our Group, they will have access to your medical records. If you wish to seek care outside of our Group, please let us know so that we can forward your medical records to your new primary care physician.
After May 29th, medical records release request should be sent to: Community Medical Providers, Attn: Kayla Cipriani, 7370 N Palm Ave Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711. You may also call
(559) 228-5472 for assistance.
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