Page 3 - Mid Valley Times 10-14-21 E-edition

Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, October 4
• A vehicle reportedly struck a tree at 5:26 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Alta Avenue.
• A vehicle struck a stop sign and then hit electri- cal lines at 12:14 p.m. at Avenue 408 and Road 70. • Public intoxication was reported at 12:19 p.m. at Grace and Greene av- enues.
• Domestic violence was
The Reedley Police Department handled 556 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 104 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 107 po- lice reports, made 30 ar- rests and issued 31 traffic citations. There were five traffic collisions and three DUI cases, three fire calls and 22 medical aid calls.
Monday, October 4
There were 116 calls for service and six traf- fic citations were issued. • A repossession oc- curred in the 2600 block of 14th Street.
• Found property was reported in the 300 block of Bethel Avenue.
• A courtesy report on child abuse was filled out in the 1000 block of Bethel Avenue.
• A person was arrest- ed for an outstanding warrant at Central and Academy avenues.
• Officers conducted mental health holds at 9th and N streets and Academy and North av- enues.
Tuesday, October 5
reported at 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Red Robin Drive.
• Vandalism to a build- ing was reported at 2:29 p.m. in the 100 block of J Street.
• Shots were reported fired at 4:37 p.m. at North and Newton av- enues.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 7:16 p.m. at Kamm and Alta avenues.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported
Monday, October 4
• Vandalism was report- ed at 8:57 a.m. in the 500 block of North Birch Av- enue.
• A vehicle stop at 8:39 p.m. in the 1000 block of C Street resulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI.
Tuesday, October 5
• A non-injury traffic
at 8:09 p.m. at El Monte Way and Crawford Av- enue.
Tuesday, October 5
• The unlawful taking of a vehicle was reported at 6:09 a.m. in the 400 block of Red Robin Drive.
• A physical disturbance was reported at 3:43 p.m. in the 800 block of Short Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 5:55 p.m. in the 600 block of North Alta Avenue.
• A possible DUI was reported at 7:01 p.m. in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way.
• A non-injury hit and run traffic collision was reported at 10:34 p.m. at the AM/PM Market.
Wednesday, October 6
• Theft of items from a rail car was reported at 9:16 a.m. at Pamela Av- enue and Quail Run.
• Trash cans were re- ported vandalized at 10:50 a.m. in the 1300
block of Millard Way.
• Graffiti to a white van was reported at 11:06 a.m. in the 100 block of West Tulare Street.
• Shots were reported fired at 3:35 p.m. by an unknown subject in the Cutler area.
• A female reportedly brandished a firearm at 3:50 p.m. at Franzen and Randle avenues.
• The possible theft of lumber from a housing development was re- ported at 10:08 p.m. in
11:17 a.m. at Reed and Manning avenues re- sulted in an arrest for narcotics possession and an outstanding warrant. • A subject check at 12:37 p.m. in the 1000 block of I Street resulted in an arrest for an out- standing warrant.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 1:36 p.m. in the 1300
There were 119 calls for service and two traf- fic citations were issued. • ID theft report was turned in to the police department.
• Theft was reported in the 2600 block of Jensen Avenue.
• Officers conducted a mental health evalua- tion in the 1300 block of Commerce Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for trespassing in
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GaArRcCiIaA JrR. March 9, 1972 ~ September 27, 2021
Arturo Garcia Hernandez Jr. was born on March 9, 1972, in Fresno, California to Rosa Constante Hernandez and Arturo Arrendondo Garcia Sr, and was called by the Lord on September 27, 2021 at 3:30pm. In his lifetime, he was a much beloved son, brother, and father of four beautiful children, who are his lasting legacy. In order of eldest to youngest, he is survived by his children whom he loved with all his heart: Arturo Nathaniel Garcia of Selma, California, Vanessa Angel Garcia, Andrea Aaliyah Garcia, and Xavier Michael Garcia, all of Reedley, California, and his five grandchildren: Cassius Nathan and Jeriah Art Garcia, Kalani Gloria and Malaynah Rose Cedeno, and Ava Marie Garcia. He is also survived by his mother Rosa Hernandez and his sister Jacqueline Bean, both from Visalia, California, as well as many friends and family in California, Texas, and Colorado.
Though the Lord called upon Arturo Garcia Jr. before his time, his family and friends rest in knowing that he is now at peace and reunited with his
grandmother Estela Constante and his grandfather Felix Hernandez Sr. in heaven.
We are having a Memorial on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Dopkins Dinuba Funeral Chapel 11am to 12:30pm
followed by a Graveside Service at 1 pm at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
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the 900 block of J Street. • A felony warrant was served at Cherry and Sanger avenues.
• A disturbance was re- ported in the 1000 block of Bethel Avenue.
• A traffic accident was reported at Academy and North avenues.
• A person was arrested for an outstanding war- rant at North and Bethel avenues.
Wednesday, October 6
There were 102 calls for service and one traf- fic citations was issued. • Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant in the 200 block
of Academy Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstand- ing warrant in the 1300 block of I Street.
• Vandalism was report- ed in the 1500 block of 14th Street.
• A person was arrested for suspected domestic violence in the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue.
• An arrest for a sus- pected sex offense was made at Almond Avenue and J Street.
• Theft was reported in the 2700 block of Jensen
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Sanger
P h illip
Karl Gene Burton
September 30, 1971 ~ October 3, 2021
Gene Burton was born on September 30, 1971 to Carl and Georgia. He graduated in 1989 from Sanger High School.
He is survived by his father Carl Burton of Sanger.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Lil’ Abel Sanchez
May 16, 1977 ~ Oct. 12, 1995
We love and miss you beyond measure . . . in our hearts always!
Harley H H i i c c k k m m a a n n
September 12, 1940 ~ September 22, 2021
Harley Hickman, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed away on September 22, 2021, at home, in the presence of his wife Marge and his granddaughter Leah. Harley was born on September 12, 1940, in Sanger Ca to Harold
& Harriett Hickman.
He met Marge at First Presbyterian church in Sanger as they both sang in the choir. They were married on August 31, 1973 and have had 48 years together.
He had a service station in Sanger for 26 years – Sold it and went to college to get a chef’s degree and then worked for St. Agnes Hospital until retirement.
Harley was proceeded in death by his mom & dad, brothers Tom and Gary Hickman. He is survived by his wife Marge, son Chris, stepson Guy and stepdaughter Kathleen, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
There will be a private get together at a later date to honor Harley – Remembrances may be made to Pantano Church in Tucson AZ at 1755 S
Houghton Rd. Tucson AZ, 85748 or Quail Lake Community Church in Sanger CA at 3350 N. McCall Sanger, CA 93657.
collision was reported at 3:41 p.m. at I Street and Reed Avenue.
Wednesday, October 6
• A subject check at 5:15 a.m. in the 1600 block of South Apple Avenue re- sulted in an arrest for multiple warrants.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 10:57 a.m. in the 20000 block of East Di-
nuba Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 4:29 p.m. at Linden and Del Altair avenues.
• A subject check at 11:20 p.m. in the 100 block of North East Avenue re- sulted in an arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Thursday, October 7
• A subject check at
Avenue.
• Theft was reported in the 2600 block of 3rd Street.
• Battery on a person was reported in the 1300 block of Church Avenue. • Officers made an ar- rest for suspected DUI in the 1800 block of Jen- sen Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant in the 900 block of P Street.
Thursday, October 7
There were 109 calls for service and no traffic citations were issued.
January 3, 1929
~ October 2, 2021
Dinuba
the 800 block of Cherie Ann Avenue.
• Shots were reported fired at 11:36 p.m. in the 1700 block of East Sierra Way.
Thursday, October 7
• A Reedley man was arrested at 8:27 a.m. in the 300 block of Perry Avenue after a rifle and clear glass pipe was found in his possession. • A disturbance was re-
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block of East Santa Rosa Avenue.
• A subject check at 8:25 p.m. in the 900 block of J Street resulted in an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant.
• A hit and run collision was reported at 11:30 p.m. in the 700 block of East Washington Avenue.
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June 6, 1954 ~ September 22, 2021
Phillip Monroe Gant entered into the
Presence of the Lord at the age of 67 on
Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Phil stated that he was going to embrace Jesus. He had been living in the care of a family of friends in Reedley for two years and passed away at CMRC Fresno after a brief stay.
He was born to father, Verle Monroe Gant and mother, Jewel Blanchard Gant on June 6, 1954 in Reedley Hospital, Reedley.
Preceding his death were his wife, CeCe, parents and his sister. Phil is survived by nieces, nephews, many close cousins, God-son, Armando and his long-time pet companion, Riley! He leaves behind a host of friends who were deeply touched by his life.
Phillip was known for his easy-going nature and jest for life. He was loved deeply. A memorial service has not been determined.
Reedley
Florence Brayfield received her wings
on October 2, 2021. She can now sing and rejoice with those awaiting her arrival in Heaven, her daughter Phyllis Solar, son Gary Hutchins, her parents Howard and Connie Clodfelter, sister Peggy Clodfelter.
Among the many people she leaves behind, who will miss her dearly, sons, John “Tony” (Mary) Hutchens and Phillip Hutchins, daughters Carla “CJ” Manyok (Anthony Patterson) and Erica Brayfield, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, longtime loving and loyal friends, Jerry and Ginger Munson, Roxanna and Wayne Self, two caregivers who spent endless hours and unmeasurable patients in caring for her, Lillie and Marco Sierra and Maria Garcia.
Florence was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. She moved to Dinuba in the 80’s and was best known for singing and playing her guitar’s. She loved sharing God’s word.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Palm Methodist Church in Dinuba.
Pastor Michelle Magee, will be officiating.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
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