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“I think Reedley lost a true giant,” she said. “She loved this community. It’s hard for me to reflect on all of the things that she represented here. If some- body needed help, she would be the first one to sign up.”
Denny Mason, Blossom Trail Photography owner who volunteered with the Reedley Downtown Association, called Melville a “pillar of Reedley, particularly with downtown. She will be sorely missed.”
Melville was a tireless ad- vocate — even after she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 – for Reedley’s downtown. She and her hus- band shared their passion for the city’s parks.
Last November, Melville received a proclamation of appreciation from the Reed- ley City Council for her years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Her service included trips to Sacra- mento to lobby for grant mon- ey opportunities for the city. She also was a driving force to move community-centered sports and enrichment pro- grams forward.
“I want to thank all of you for letting me be in this position. It’s been great,” she said at the Nov. 14,2017 meeting. “Thank you all, because you’ve been very supportive of me in every endeavor that I’ve taken.”
Zieba said she was thank- ful Melville was able to be honored by the city when she was still fit enough to be able to appreciate it.
There are still so many things I was hoping to work with her on for downtown,” Zieba said. “I feel so fortunate to have spent seven years with her and worked to see her vi- sion for downtown.”
Melville taught business classes at Reedley College for 25 years, and also served as a department head and adviser to student clubs. Some of her former students were among the many messages of trib- ute posted on The Exponent’s Facebook page.
On the page, former stu- dent Linda Aguilar Hefner said, “I was in awe of how she mastered all the roles she took on. She was an incredible force. I will always remember her as an amazing role model.
The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, June 28, 2018 MELVILLE
Thursday, June 14
• Intimidation, 1700 block of 11th Street, 12:28 a.m.
• Assault, 300 block of West Cypress Avenue, 2:12 a.m.
• Larceny, 1400 block of 9th Street, 6 p.m.
• Destruction/damage/vandal- ism of property, 13200 block of Young Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 8 p.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 200 block of South Redwood Drive, 10 p.m.
Friday, June 15
• Aggravated assault, East Parlier Avenue and South Whitner Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 1:58 a.m.
• Residential burglary, 1200 block of East Lincoln Avenue, 9:05 a.m.
• Credit card/ATM fraud, 1700 block of North Hope Avenue, 5:10 p.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, Fresno Street and J Street, Parlier, (Parlier Police De- partment), 9:20 p.m.
Saturday, June 16
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 100 block of Kelly Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department),1 p.m.
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tempted first and second degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm. The charges stemmed from a stabbing incident around 7:15 p.m. af- ter a fight between a group of men broke out at a home on Tuolumne Street near K Street.
Sunday, June 17
• Drug equipment violations, 700 block of West Dinuba Av- enue, 12:24 a.m.
• Residential burglary, 1300 block of E Street, 8 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 600 block of East Springfield Av- enue, 9:29 a.m.
• Destruction/damage/vandal- ism of property, 13600 block of 8th Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department),12:46 p.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 13700 block of East Manning Avenue, Parlier (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 7:30 p.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 1200 block of G Street, 8 p.m.
• Drunkenness, 7000 block of South Frankwood Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 8:48 p.m.
Monday, June 18
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 300 block of Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 7:31 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 2200 block of North Thompson Avenue, 9:50 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 2000 block of East Dinuba Avenue, 10:45 a.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, East 5th Street and South Whitner Avenue, Parlier
According to the Fresno County Sheriff ’s Office, a man identified as Rosales pulled out a knife and was trying to stab other men.
When Parlier police ar- rived they found three men with stab wounds. One of the men died in a Fresno hospital, a second victim was hospitalized and the third victim walked away with minor injuries.
(Parlier Police Department), 2:07 p.m.
• Assault, South Buttonwil- low Avenue at East Dinuba Avenue, 7 p.m.
• Theft of vehicle parts/ac- cessories, 1500 block of Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 8:39 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19
• Vehicle burglary, 21800 block of East Dinuba Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 7 p.m.
• Commercial burglary, 1200 block of Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 7:22 p.m. • Aggravated assault, 1900 block of 9th Street, 9:09 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20
• Intimidation, 1600 block of 10th Street, 5:08 p.m.
• Drug equipment violations, South Academy Avenue and East Parlier Avenue, Parlier (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 10:33 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.)
Parlier police arrested Rosales and requested sher- iff’s detectives to take over the investigation. No motive for the stabbings has been determined, the sheriff’s of- fice reported.
As of June 25, the identi- ty of the man killed had not been released because fam- ily members were yet to be notified of his death.
The fatal stabbing marked the second homi- cide in Parlier in 2018.
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Pam Melville addressed the Reedley City Council on Nov. 14, 2017, when she received special recognition from the city for her 19 years with the Reedley Parks and Recreation Commission. Melville died June 23 after a long battle with cancer. She was 67.
Reedley was very blessed to have her working in the com- munity.”
Tracy Arakaki was another former RC student who called Melville “an awesome instruc- tor” in his Facebook post.
“I noticed right away she had the heart to help people,” Arakaki posted.
Melville’s influence in the city was such that she was selected as Reedley’s Woman of the Year three times in the course of 30 years. She also was honored as one of the Central Valley’s Top 10 Profes- sional Women by The Business Journal.
“Her intelligence, her en- ergy, her passion for this com- munity were all wrapped up in this mighty little package,” said Zieba. “How do you ever replace that? And yet I think her legacy is such that we re- ally owe it to her to continue that passion for downtown and the community.”
Melville was born in Visa- lia and grew up in Sacramento.
She earned her bachelors’ de- gree in business at the Uni- versity of California, Davis. She married Dale Melville in 1972 and the couple moved to Reedley two years later. Since 1980, Melville has been a notable presence in the city’s downtown.
Azeez said she has been working at David’s to help with the transition. She said the store plans to remain open for business.
“This is Reedley, and what it represents,” she said of the store. “It is part of Reedley. Look at how many businesses have come and gone and she’s still here.”
Azeez said Melville’s co- workers at David’s want to continue her legacy “as much as we can.”
Dale Melville said that me- morial donations in his wife’s name can be sent to the Reed- ley Parks and Recreation Foun- dation, the Reedley Parkway Foundation or the donor’s non- profit organization of choice.
Rojean Nakamura
Rojean Nakamura of Reedley, CA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20,
2018, to be with her Savior.
She is survived by her husband,
Harvey Nakamura, daughters Dawn Kakutani and Penny Nelson, her
step-son Je Nakamura, and four grandchildren.
A Service will be held at Reed- ley Cemetery Pavillon on
Friday, June 29, 2018, at 10 a.m. conducted by Farewell Funeral
Services.
She will be dearly missed and cherished in our hearts forever.
Pamela Brooke Melville was born January 10, 1951 in Visalia to Charles and Betty Mast. e family moved to Sacramento where Pam spent her youth before attending UC Davis and earning a BA in Economics. In 1972 she married Dale Melville; although cancer took Pam’s life, they will remain soul-mates. In 1974, Pam and Dale moved to Reedley where a er Pam earned a MS in Marketing at Fresno State. Pam was the proud mother of her and Dale’s two children, Clint and Alexis, who were integral in her life as Pam was in theirs; the family was able to be at Pam’s side throughout her nal week.
Pam was deeply committed to the Reedley community both in her career and volunteer activities. She taught business classes at Reedley College for 25 years, including periods as Department Head and an advisor to student clubs. Pam owned and operated two downtown business since 1980 that were a passion to her - David’s (in family since 1922) and Party Plus. e stores, sta , and customers brought great joy to Pam on a daily basis. Pam was active in leadership roles in the Reedley Downtown Association for three decades, chaired the Reedley Parks & Recreation Commission for over ten years, served as a board member for the Sierra Kings Health Care District, and hosted, sponsored and participated in a multitude of community events and fundraisers.
Over the years Pam was recognized for her many achievements, including being selected as Reedley’s Woman of the Year three times over 30 years, one of the Top 10 Professional Women by Business Journal, and, along with Dale, King and Queen and Grand Marshals of the Reedley Fiesta.
Regardless of her dedication to community, Pam always made family and friends a priority. She was a terri c cook and the consummate dinner host to friends in the Reedley area and Morro Bay. Pam enjoyed traveling with Dale, family, and friends to several destinations in Europe, North and Central America, and Asia. Time with her two grandsons was an immense delight.
Pam is survived by Dale, her husband of 45 years, son Clint Melville and his family (Jessica Payton and grandsons Mick and Leo Melville), and daughter Alexis Melville.
A private celebration of Pam’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be sent in Pam’s name to the Reedley Parks & Recreation Foundation, the Reedley Parkway Foundation, or your local non-pro t organization of choice.
January 10, 1951 ~ June 23, 2018
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Pastor: Ron Robertson
Sunday Growth Classes: 9:30am Children’s and Youth programs
Sunday Worship: 10:30am – Service; Children’s Church, ages 4-11 5:30pm Prayer – Evening Service 6:00pm
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FREE Vacation Bible School! July 9th-13th
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Sunday Bible Study 9:30 AM, Worship service 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer @ 6:30 PM, Choir practice @ 7:30 PM
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