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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Best in Show photo
Sanger High School digital photographer Yaire Arias was recently awarded the Phyllis Johnson Award for Best in Show at the Big Fresno Fair. Her submis- sion in the Altered Pho- tography category earned her the top honor, as well as a cash prize. She was honored at the Fresno Fair on Oct. 3.
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Mata’s mission lives on through Hope Sanger van
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Mid Valley TiMes
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
Before she passed away, Aurora Mata of Sanger used her van to serve the community and her church at any opportunity. She delivered food and supplies and transported people when they needed a ride.
After her passing, her family thought it would only be appropriate for the van to continue in the spirit of her mission. And so, they donated to Hope Sanger, where the van will con- tinue to serve the community.
“I was just amazed that they did this,” said Julie Mendoza, who heads up Hope Sanger. “She was such a ser- vant.”
The van was donated in June of last year. After all the paper work was com- pleted to transfer the van, Mendoza wondered if it could be restored. So she turned to Xtreme Auto Collision owner John Placencia.
Mendoza had worked with him re- cently after her son was involved in a fender bender and needed some repair work.
“I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask,” said Mendoza of asking Placencia if he would be willing to donate the work. “All he could say was no... But he said yes.”
“It needed a lot of work,” said Pla- cencia. “We brought it back to life.
“It’s for a good cause,” he added. “I think everyone can pitch in and do something, even something small. I was able to give it a paint job, other people may be able to give advice... whatever you can do.”
The vehicle was dropped off with Placencia in mid August and returned to Hope Sanger looking brand new on Oct. 10. All together, about $7,000 worth of work went into restoring the 1986 Astro Van.
“We are grateful to the Xtreme Auto Collision family for the outpour- ing of hard work and donating all their
We welcome you to join us
For more information: www.reedleyfullgospel.com Pastor Ron Robertson • Pastor Frank Pinon
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 314 W. Manning Avenue • Reedley, CA 93654 638-2730
COX
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“Oh my God!” said one audience member. “You’re a congressman and you don’t even know that?”
Nancy Pelosi’s broth- er-in-law, Ron Pelosi, was once married to a Barba- ra Newsom, the aunt of Gavin Newsom. The two divorced in 1977, making Ron Pelosi the former un- cle-by-marriage to Gov- ernor Newsom. House Speaker Pelosi and Cali- fornia Governor Newsom were never really related.
Cox, however, took the meeting stride.
“We’re there to work for the people,” he said in his opening comments. “We’re going to be as re- sponsive as possible.”
When asked about the current impeachment inquiry, Cox stated that in spite of what is being presented in the media, working on current is- sues remains a priority in the House of Repre- sentatives.
“Most care about the
things that matter today,” he stated. “And, I didn’t go to Washington to impeach a president. I came to work for the constituents I represent.”
In regards to water storage, Cox said the is- sue remains at the top of his list as we works for the 21st California District.
“That’s one of the key things I’m doing in con- gress,” Cox replied.
He said, in effort to reach a solution to the Val- ley’s water storage issues, he joined two committees that are instrumental in achieving the necessary changes – the US Ag Com- mittee and the US Natural Resources Committee, of which he was made chair- man of a subcommittee.
He added the Friant/ Kern Canal remains a key project in providing much needed water to Valley’s agriculture industry, which remains the largest producer in the country.
He also brushed aside the notion of doing away with the current electoral voting college system, ar-
guing that it should not be a priority.
Said Cox, “Rather than focusing on the elec- toral college, let’s focus on the electing the right candidates.”
He also noted there does seem to be a strug- gle and challenge in gar- nering appropriate repre- sentation between rural and urban areas.
Health care seemed to be one issue the house representative took to heart, arguing that two- thirds of people who did not have any coverage now do because of the Affordable Care Act. He said those individuals are currently at risk of losing coverage as the current administration looks to do away with the ACA.
“We are just one vote away from throwing the whole ACA out,” Cox told the audience.
He stated that the number one predictor in determining whether a person who has cancer will die is whether or not the person has health in- surance.
Website: rstbaptistchurchdinuba.org Facebook: DinubaFirst Baptist
Senior Pastor: Dr. Tom Carter Associate Pastor: Rev. Rick Foddrill Youth Pastor: Nick Gomez
Director of Children’s Ministry: Natalie Zuniga
Ministerio en Español : Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: Sunday: 6 p.m. Awana Children’s Ministry:
Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.
Rick Curiel / Mid Valley Times
John Placencia of Xtreme Auto Collision handed over the keys to a newly reno- vated 1986 Astro Van to Julie Mendoza of Hope Sanger on Oct. 9.
time and talent,” expressed Mendoza. Hope Sanger is a non-profit orga- nization founded in 2011 and manages a once crime and drug infested motel on 5th and L streets in Sanger. Under Mendoza’s management, the organiza- tion has transformed the former motel into a temporary shelter for homeless families and serves meals to transients in the community. It also offers many other services to help those going
through a life crisis.
Said Mendoza of her time at Hope
Sanger, “Managing the motel has been a challenge, but the transformation of the neighborhood, the building itself and the clients we serve has proven that all our hard work is worth it to help those who need a hand up.”
In a joint effort with Mid Valley Times, Hope Sanger will be conducting a paper-drive next week in Sanger as part of their yearly fundraisers. Look for a feature story highlighting what the organization provides to the com- munity in The Times' Oct. 24 edition.
Christ Lutheran Church
1254 N Frankwood Ave. Reedley | 559-638-2112 | www.clcreedley.org Join us for worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. | All are welcome!
Free Food Giveaway
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 a.m.
**Volunteers are needed as well. Please be at the church at 8am if you are interested in volunteering.
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DINUBA
Grace of God of Dinuba
A Non-Denominational Church
Meeting at the First Lutheran Church
961 E Elizabeth Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 • 595-1441
Pastor Nancy Boyd 9:00 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church
Our services are contemporary and casual with doors open wide to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. We’re a church where every day is a celebration of God’s goodness and love. Healing Prayer Ministry is available every 1st Monday of the month. Please see our website for more information.
For information on Bible Studies and activities, see our website - www.igogod.org
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
REEDLEY
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519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Wednesday Nights
7:00 a.m. Prayer 7:00 p.m. Family Night 8:00 p.m. Basketball
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Service Pastor Ron Robertson speaking
Pastor: Dr. Ernie Williams Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church for ages 3 thru 3rd grade Nursery available
480 South College Avenue, Dinuba,
Minister: Christopher Roberts WELCOMES YOU
Sunday Mornings---9:50 a.m. Worship---10:50 a.m. Sunday Evening Service---6:00 p.m.
CA 93618 • Phone: (559) 406-5410
Wednesday ---7:00 p.m.
I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Please come join us and be strengthened through the preaching
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CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH Apostolic in Doctrine- Pentecostal in Experience
1013 N. Alta Ave. Dinuba, CA 93618 • Phone: (559) 397-1313 Pastor: Ron Bohde
COME WORSHIP WITH US
Sunday a.m. Sunday School
and worship 10:00
Sunday Spanish service 2:00 Sunday p.m. Praise and worship 6:00
Tuesday p.m. prayer service 7:00 Wednesday p.m. Bible study 7:30 Youth service last Wednesday of every month 7:00
We are a friendly family oriented church where everyone is welcome. For a real life change, come and join us. See how a Spirit change can also change both You and your family forever. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE
First Baptist Church of Dinuba
A church for people on the grow!
600 E. Nebraska Avenue, Dinuba • Phone: 591-0234
First Baptist Church lives to glorify God by leading people to Christ, helping them grow in Christ, and training them to minister for Christ.
Dinuba Presbyterian Church
1250 E. Nebraska Ave. (at Hayes Ave.) Phone: 591-6610
Pastor: Rich Latta (859-9662) Men’s Bible Study: Friday 6:00-7:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10 a.m. ursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Welcome!! We are just ordinary folks with an extraordinary God.
We are Christ-followers, who love the Lord Jesus and want to bless this community and see the Kingdom of God come here in Dinuba. Come, join us!
First Lutheran Church an LCMS congregation
961 E. Elizabeth Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 • Phone: (559) 591-0375
9:45 Bible Study • 11:00 Worship
Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit...fruit that lasts” (John 15:16) In response, First Lutheran Church holds values of Bible Centered Preaching and Teaching, Strong Families, and Godly Servant Leadership. A church where God gives and we receive.
SANGER
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1518 Cherry Street (Corner of “P” Street) Sanger, CA 93657
SUNDAY - Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Bible Study 7 p.m. CLASES EN ESPANOL - 9:30 a.m. Call 875-8270 / 960-8982 Para Espanol
Sanger First Southern Baptist Church 1116 ‘O’ St. (On the corner of ‘O’ and 11th)
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For more information call, Reedley 638-2244, Dinuba 591-4632, Sanger 875-2511.
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