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The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, July 26, 2018 Lights & Sirens
July 12-July 18
Thursday, July 12
• Drug equipment violations, East Adams Avenue and South Riverbend Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 2:44 a.m.
• Larceny (agricultural), Smith Avenue and Adams Avenue (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 2:30 p.m. • Drug equipment violations, 200 block of Justine Avenue, 6:54 p.m.
• Drunkenness, 600 block of Tulare Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 6:56 p.m. • Intimidation, 900 block of East North Avenue, 9:47 p.m. • Embezzlement, 1300 block of East Manning Avenue, 10:17 p.m.
• Vehicle theft, 13100 block of Young Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 11 p.m.
Friday, July 13
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 2100 block of South Reed Avenue, 3 p.m.
• Counterfeiting/forgery, 1700 block of North Klein Avenue, 5:11 p.m.
Saturday, July 14
• Drug/narcotic violations,
COX
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board member. “The water’s the life blood,” he said.
And bringing it back to what it was is the intent of Prop 3, which would issue $8.877 billion in general obli- gation bonds for water-related infrastructure. It will be on the Nov. 6 ballot.
“The canal has been sig- nificantly damaged,” he said. And referring to the proposi- tion, he added, “This is a great deal.”
One of the main culprits in the canal’s deterioration is subsidence, the gradual sink- ing or caving in of an area of land — in this case caused by excessive pumping of ground- water. When this happens along the route of the canal, the flow, which relies on grav- ity, is reduced. And in the case of the Friant-Kern Canal, the reduction amounts to about 60 percent, according to a re- cent authority report. “When the land elevation lowers, the canal must be operated at a lower flow-stage to ensure the water doesn’t overflow the banks,” the report said.
Prop 3 would allocate $750 million to repair the canal.
Cox didn’t just talk about water. He’s an attorney, ac- countant and businessman who told Christopher Cadela- go of the Sacramento Bee that he earns most of his money as a residential property owner. He is married to Sarah and has four daughters. The Bee said he grew up and spent most of his life in Chicago and that he’s run a number of times for public office, includ-
North Columbia Avenue and East Manning Avenue, 12:22 a.m.
• Fondling, 600 block of East Cambridge Avenue, 4 a.m.
• Drug equipment violations, South Hemlock Avenue and East Lincoln Avenue, 11:05 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 1100 block of East Parlier Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 5 p.m.
Monday, July 16
• Commercial burglary (ag- ricultural), 700 block of West North Avenue, 7:04 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 200 block of Orit Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 8:13 a.m. • Vehicle burglary, Witner Avenue and Bulah Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police De- partment), 8:45 a.m.
• Commercial burglary, 1300 block of Park Boulevard, Or- ange Cove (Orange Cove Po- lice Department), 6:42 p.m. • Residential burglary, 8600 block of South Julianna Av- enue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 9 p.m.
• Drunkenness, 13800 block of Tuolumne Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 11:12 p.m.
ing president.
One of Cox’s key issues is
eliminating the gas tax, which was enacted in April 2017 as the Road Repair and Account- ability Act. The measure in- creased the cost of a gallon of gas by $0.12 and diesel by $0.20 among other things. Proposition 6, which is on the Nov. 6 ballot, is called the Vot- er Approval for Future Gas and Vehicle Taxes and 2017 Tax Repeal Initiative.
Prop 6 would repeal the fuel tax increase and require voter approval to impose any future tax.
Cox explained his tactics. “If we take away the gas tax money, we’ll have $10 billion a year to repair roads,” he said. “Because of the waste, we get only $5 billion worth of road construction done. We’re go- ing to get twice as much infra- structure done because we’re going to use the money wisely and efficiently.”
Mike Nemeth / Mid Valley Publishing John Cox, Republican candidate for governor, speaks during a July 18 appearance at the Friant-
Kern Canal north of Reedley.
Tuesday, July 17
• Drug equipment violations, East Lincoln Avenue and South Pecan Avenue, 3:03 a.m. • Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 1300 block of West Olson Avenue, noon
• Drug/narcotic violations, East Manning Avenue, 9:20 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18
• Vehicle theft, 1100 block of D Street, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 4:29 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 12500 block of East Rose Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff ’s Depart- ment), 5 a.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, Adams Avenue west of South Hills Valley Road, Orange Cove (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 3:39 p.m. • Vehicle theft, 8700 block of South Mendocino Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police De- partment), 10 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.)
Cox brushed off a request for comment about President Donald Trump, saying, “That’s up to my opponent to try to distract people.”
He stuck to three main topics — water, the gas tax and affordability of living in a state where housing prices
See COX on page A6
returned to the California Central Valley.
As the eldest of four children, Ben joined the workforce
Over the years, Ben always put others rst, but his own life truly began when he found a soulmate for himself in his wife, Rhonda. Their story starts in 1977. A connection was sparked, with Rhonda pushing Ben to try new things - trips to Hawaii, adventures in food - outside of his comfort zone, a recurring theme in their beautiful relationship that spanned four decades. They married in 1978 and remained inseparable ever since.
Ben raised a son and daughter, instilling the same drive that characterized his life into theirs. Once the children were born, he stopped trucking long distance and took on a new role as a truck mechanic. He could x anything, and loved to spend time in the garage and around the house making constant improvements. He strongly believed in doing things the right way, a philosophy he passed on to those he loved.
Ben and Rhonda changed careers together in 2002, when they moved to Morro Bay, CA and took over the Budget Cafe, a local breakfast and lunch restaurant. He continued to work there long after he “retired” and loved to interact with the vibrant customer community, making many new friends thanks to his trademark dry sense of humor.
He spent his last days at home with his family, looking out at their beautiful view of Morro Rock. Each day was sunny and clear, each with a prettier sunset than the previous. The sun set for him last Tuesday and he is at peace. He can nally stop working.
Ben leaves behind his wife Rhonda, son Ryan and his partner Donna, daughter Whitney and her husband Jeremiah, two grandchildren Kenzo and Mariko, sister Michi and her husband Dan, and nephew Rob. He will be lovingly remembered by all.
The family would like to thank the staffs of
Sierra Vista Medical Center and Dignity Health Hospice for their excellent care.
Per his wishes, no formal service will be held and in lieu of owers, the family has requested donations be made to Dignity Health Hospice Fund: https://www.supportarroyogrande.org/dignity-health-hospice-fund
Reedley Police Department / Photo Contributed
Items taken in a July 16 commercial burglary of a maintenance building at Reedley High School were displayed at the Reedley Police Department.
Police arrest two Reedley men in connection with burglary at RHS
Staff Report
Two Reedley men were charged in a July 16 com- mercial burglary of a main- tenance building at Reedley High School. Items taken in- cludes electronics and RHS- themed clothing.
Bill Farris
The surveillance video showed the suspects carrying property through the campus. Police said Farris told officers where the stolen property was located, and all items were re- covered and returned to the high school.
Electronics taken includ- ed laptop computers, remote controls and a two-way radio. Clothing items taken were shirts, jackets and caps. All cloth-
ing had Reedley High School logos.
Farris and Butler were arrested at sepa- rate locations. The burglary took place at
about 7 a.m. on July 16.
Police arrested Bill Far-
ris, 22, and Richard Butler, 26, on suspicion of commercial burglary, possession of stolen property and conspiracy to commit burglary. The arrests occurred July 18 after law en- forcement identified the two suspects in sur- veillance video.
Richard Butler
Unknown amount of items taken in break-in
Staff Report
A thief or thieves took an unknown amount of items af- ter breaking into a residence near 10th and C streets on July 19.
Reedley police Sgt. Bryan Pelayo said the owners of the residence left town three weeks ago and had people checking on the place. Pelayo said there was damage to the lock of the front door of the residence facing an alley way.
Ben Mayeda
The break-in was reported shortly before 10 a.m.
Pelayo said people tak- ing care of the house noticed items missing including vari- ous tools, jewelry and clothes. An exact count and monetary value of missing items was un-
known, he said.
Police also reported a resi-
dential burglary on July 22 in the 200 block of East Manning Avenue. The thief reportedly gained access to the residence through the back door. No oth- er details were available.
1930 ~ 2018
peacefully at his home on July 10, 2018. He was 88. Ben lived a life de ned by hard work and sel ess dedication to his family. Born in January 1930, in Fresno, CA, to Yutaka and Shizuko Mayeda, his upbringing was marked by hardship. The family trucking business was devastated by the Depression, followed by Japanese internment in Poston, AZ from 1942 to 1945 before they
after completing high school, hauling produce to help the family make ends meet. In 1950, he was drafted into the Korean War, where his driving expertise landed him a role transporting ammunition for the US Army. Shortly after his service, Ben became the family breadwinner when Yutaka succumbed to skin cancer in 1955. He worked long hours to provide for his Mother and siblings.
Ben Mayeda, devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather (Ji Ji), died
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
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