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Thursday, November 28, 2019 | A8 | Mid Valley TiMes A special Thanksgiving
dinner in Reedley
Volunteers helped serve food at Jefferson Elementary in Reedley during the school's Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22.
Several Reedley High School students also volunteered during the event.
Photos Contributed
Patricia Ledesma, principal of Jefferson Elementary in Reedley addressed the crowd during the dinner. More photos on A9.
Erica Ofelia (Helo) Mendoza-Flores
Joe Sierra Blood Drive
Wed., Nov. 27th 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Orosi Memorial Hall
Yvette Botello
Christmas Lighting
Wed., Nov. 27th 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
urs., Nov. 28th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Orosi Memorial Hall
Yvette Botello & Erica Ofelia Mendoza-Flores & Family,
Orosi Barber Shop would like to ank the following
Cutler-Orosi Vision Committee Board:
President, Mel Gong; Vice President, Mario Mendez; Secretary, Luis Manso;
Treasurer, Jose Ororio
Cutler-Orosi Vision Committee Leaders:
Nidia, Aydin, Learcy Medina, Juanita Martinez, Dani Garcia, Jose Navarro, Teresa Ralingo, Martinez Family Buen Rostro, Rosa Manzo, Mirella
Photo by Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
Joel Stevens gave a thumbs up in front of the depart- ment's accident free sign.
Photos Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
ABOVE: A mariachi performed for Orange Cove resi- dents during the community dinner.
KCUSD
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felt easy because we have so much support around here in this de- partment,” said Carlos Aguilera.
Aguilera has been with the department for two years.
“I mean we’ve had support in other jobs but only to a point,” he said. “I think what helps us is the differ- ent all around good at- titudes that we have here.”
The department’s next goal is to reach the 3,000 day mark.
A look back to 1989
Photo Contributed
A Reedley resident captured a photograph of the late Patrick Swayze. It was taken in the summer of 1989 by Reedley resident, Eddie Vasquez. Swayze was in town filming the movie "Roadhouse."
Lines of volunteers helped serve food during the city's community dinner on Nov. 21.
We’re So ankful
for your friendship, support and kindness, we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude.
Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving!
Free Thanksgiving Feast
Eddie and Mayra Trevino Helo and children. Orosi High School Sweethearts, Mentors, Youth Leaders since 1990 - 2019, Christmas Nativity Sponsors
Mendoza, Trino y su Leyenda Mariachi, Melissa Gutierrez, Bobby Gates, Special Education Teacher, Dinuba.
Cutler-Orosi Vision Committee Mentors:
Margie Chapman, Carolyn Kherli, Mario Mendez, Evelyn & Paulie Romero, Felix Huerta, Revenendo Paul Castillo, Linda Duran, Chad Widman, Yvette & Mike Botello, Mr. Cecil Reed, Joe Sierra, Mary & Betty, Romelia Castillo,
Gabe Pena, Kevin Gearney, Mayra & Eddie Trevino-Helo, Jose Helo
Cutler-Orosi Vision Committee:
Ronnie, Randy, Laura Serquinia, Andrew Cervantes, Luis Manzo, Juan Carillo, Maria Sanchez, Teresa Ralingo, Juanita Martinez, Dani Garcia, Jose Navarro, Juan Carrillo, Maria
Erica, Dr. Brad Ansburger and Elizabeth Torres
Sanchez, Eva Garcia Abrego
Christmas Tree Decoration Committee:
Helo Trevino, Victoria Dolores, Olivia, Mia, Joseph Garcia, Eddie, Natalie, Daniella Trevino Spencer, Mariah Helo Gonzalez
Joe Sierra Blood Drive Sponsors:
Family Helo-Garcia, Pepe & Lissa, Mia, Joseph, Olivia
Jose Helo, Bushrow honoring Steven Lara Best Cerbant, Mentor and Leader for many, many years. Cutler-Orosi ank You from Steve Lara
DINNER
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“This is an event where the community comes together, friends and family and also to meet the new people who are coming into Orange Cove,” said Da- vid Lopez. “Its a time for everyone to come together, it’s a really
great annual event that we have.”
Lopez said many or- ganizations have partic- ipated in the planning and volunteering for the dinner including the chamber, and KCUSD.
“This is a great feel- ing,” said Lopez. “This is like our kickoff to the season, we enjoy it.”
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