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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Reedley's Drama Club welcomes New Year
The View From Here
Working for a TV sta- tion is not the same as working for a newspa- per.
I learned that a long time ago.
IwasatmyTVjobon the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 8. trying to figuring out what story I would be covering that day.
We have a weekend as- signment editor her name is Kellie Helton.
Kellie’s job is to listen to the police scanner and send us to calls that might be newsworthy.
All was quiet until she announced, “Double fatal on Auberry Road, motor- cycle riders collided with two cars.”
I was quickly assigned to cover the accident.
Sometimes scanner traffic can differ from what’s really going on. My camera person for the day (Orlando) and myself took the drive up to Auberry Road to see what was go- ing on.
We came across a road closure and were flagged by CHP to pass through. As we approached the scene I could see two bright yellow blankets in the road. Not a good sign.
We later learned that two experienced riders were coming back from Jackson’s Roadhouse on Auberry Road. The duo at- tempted to pass two cars and failed to see an on- coming vehicle. Both were killed instantly upon im- pact.
They were later identi- fied as Paul King, 54 and Forrest King, 25. Father and son.
Friends described them as humble, nice guys who just wanted to do good in the world.
We as motorists need to be careful and be cognizant of motorcycle riders.
Now that warmer months are ahead, there will be more of them on the road.
By Juanita Adame
Mid Valley Times
The Reedley Drama Club celebrated their annual Christmas Luncheon in De- cember.
The club, which has more than 20 members, hosted sev- eral events prior to the pan- demic.
In February 2019, the club hosted author and Oscar-win- ning screenwriter Pamela Wallace. One month later, the club welcomed Jon Kooba- tion, the former executive chef and proprietor of Jon’s Bear Club.
The most recent Decem- ber luncheon will be one of the first meetings back since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, and the ladies said they are happy to be back.
Juanita Adame
Photo Contributed / Denny Mason
From left in front, Dixie Akin, Marian Lane, Joyce Huebert, Pat Robertson, Kathleen Krahn, Yvonne Hansen, Vicki Tout, Martha Jackson, Patti Valdero. From left in back row: Denny Mason, Beth Jost - President, Nilene Lee, Doreen Okin, Cheri Witter-Lawrence, Mary Thonesen, Priscilla Ketscher, Ken- nieth Nasalroad, Shelli Derrah, Penni Johnson, Linda Gavroian, Suzanne Fillmore, Connie Brooks, Sheri Parkinson, Diana Bulls
A year in review, looking back at 2021
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The annual Korky Kevorkian Open House in Reedley returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic . “I want make certain that everyone here knows that you’re never to old to go after your dreams,” said guest speaker Susan Bell on the morning of Oct. 2. “You are never too old to become a pilot.”
November 2021
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Sanger Veterans Day Parade emcees, J.D. Bennett and Liz Gonzalez (KMPH Fox 26 News anchor not photographed) read off the parade sponsors before the parade began. The parade returned after a year's absence.
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Joe Garza, Reedley's Police Chief spoke during the city's "24 Min- utes of Prayer for Domestic Violence Awareness" event on the morning of Oct. 21. The faith based event included inspirational words and prayers from various local church leaders.
October 2021
Photo of the Week
Contributed
This photo of Reedley's very own physical therapy providers from Compass Physical Therapy in downtown was sent in by Shannon LaRose. LaRose said they recently hired their new- est female doctor named Yanelli Guerrero. "She is originally from Reedley," said LaRose. "Dr. G graduated this past year from the DPT program at Fresno State, we are so excited to have her!" Have a photo you'd like featured? Email juanita@ midvalleypublishing.com.
December 2021
Residents in the town of London were excited to have their annual parade back on the morning of Dec. 16 following the COVID-19 pandemic. London was just one of the cities in the Fresno Coun- ty area that welcomed in person parades back for the holidays. Reedley, Sanger, and Orosi also held in person parades.
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