Page 7 - Mid Valley Times 11-25-21 E-edition

Thursday, November 25, 2021
The View From Here
Juanita Adame
Lopez joins Adventist Health in Orange Cove
AsI
walked up
to the young
girl at an
apartment
complex on
Kings Can-
yon and
Recreation
Avenue in
Fresno, the first thing I no- ticed was her T-shirt.
A red T-shirt with some type of Japanese lettering on the front. The shirt was cut out in the back.
She was wearing a pair of black sweats and some flip flops. She was also ex- tremely personable.
As I looked over at her I noticed she was almost mesmerized while she stared over the burnt pile of rubble located in front of the apartment complex where she was.
“Did you hear anything about how this fire started? I asked her. “Yes,” she said. “I know who started it too, she’s homeless, and she had an argument with her part- ner and decided to get him back by setting this build- ing on fire.”
It was about 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21. I had been sent to cover a large com- mercial fire that destroyed a building the night before.
The “Ball Tire” shop in Fresno. The building had been vacant for two years and this was the second time it caught fire.
Sunday afternoons in the news industry can be quite slow. Not much hap- pening. So I was interested to see where this story took us. It was myself and my “camera girl."
She's fresh out of col- lege, 20 something, very sweet and sometimes a bit too docile for the harsh newsroom environment- partner.
Nonetheless, she’s smart and has a really great eye for video. While she walked around the property film- ing close ups of the burnt metal, I walked back and began talking with the red T shirt girl at the apart- ment. She told me a home- less encampment had been built behind the tire shop and the same woman who was suspected of starting the first fire at that same location, also started this more recent fire.
The homeless population and fires. A problem we’ve discussed many times at the TV station as well as here at the newspaper.
It was early spring when I drove back home from Reedley’s Chamber Dinner at the Wakehouse.
As I approached Jack- In-The-Box on Reed Av-
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The Adventist Health medical office welcomed a new family nurse practitio- ner. Victoria Lopez, a certi- fied family nurse practitioner, joined the offices in Orange Cove and Orosi.
Lopez will provide preven- tative care such as well wom- an exams, well child exams, immunizations, school and sports physicals and more.
“I want my patients to know I always strive to pro- vide the best care,” said Lo- pez.
Lopez earned her bach- elor’s degree in nursing from Fresno Pacific University. She continued her education to become a nurse practitio- ner, at Minneapolis-based Walden University.
When not caring for pa- tients, she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the central coast, attending concerts and camping.
Adventist Health stated that for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or chronic ob- structive pulmonary disease (COPD), Lopez could help manage their disease through medication, improved move- ment and nutrition and other appropriate.
She is currently accept- ing new patients. For more information on scheduling an appointment visit the Orange Cove location at 1455 Park Blvd. or contact (559) 626- 0882. The Orosi location is at 41696 Rd. 128, or schedule an appointment there by con- tacting (559) 528-6966.
Sanger business shares hope through bears
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Victoria Lopez is a family nurse practitioner who joined the Adven- tist Health medical offices in Orange Cove and Orosi.
Dinuba's Parenting Network hosts resource fair for parents
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From left, Tevy Hysell (Front) Roman Hysell, Alvaro Alfaro, Skyler Ellis, Joseph Montejano. (More photos on A8)
Photo Courtesy Dinuba Parenting Network / Facebook Page
The Dinuba Parenting Network location held a resource fair for parents on Nov. 20. "We want to thank all of our wonderful partners for their support in making the inaugural Dinuba FRC Resource Fair a success," the Network wrote on their Facebook page. In all, there were 17 different local providers giving out information and free items about the services they provide.
Photo of the week
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More than 150 plates of food were ordered during this year’s barbecue fund- raiser for “On TRAK” a lo- cal nonprofit organization whose goal is aimed at sup- porting the Sanger commu- nity through first respond- ers.
The non profit was start- ed by Dr. Roman Hysell and his wife Tevy. Roman Hysell is a chiropractor in Sanger who is also certified in chiro- practic work for animals.
“The final count is not in yet for all funds raised,” said Roman Hysell. “So far with support from the community at the Apache Pinkout game and Red, White & Blue foot- ball game, National Night Out, and the BBQ fundraiser, they have been able to sponsor around 300 of the 500 Bear Goal for 2021.”
The bears are shared with people in need from first re- sponders.
“Once On TRAK learned there was a need,” said Hy- sell. “And once we saw how the public was perceiving
our first responders, their board of directors agreed it was within the scope of the On TRAK mission to do something to rebuild the hu- man connection in the Sanger Community through the act of sharing the comfort of a bear in times of need.”
“Both sides of the coin have seen the positive influ- ence,” he continued. “Great responses have come to frui- tion from the community as well as officers who have shared the bears.
For more information on Dr. Hysell and his practice or the On TRACK non profit organization, visit OnTRAK- 4life.org.
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This photo of Sawyer riding the train at Hillcrest Tree Farms with his grandfather or "Papa" as he calls him, was sent in by Chuck Penny. Have a photo you'd like featured? Email juanita@midval- leypublishing.com.
“Great responses have come to fruition from the community as well as officers who have shared the bears”
Roman Hysell Hysell Chiropractic & Acupuncture