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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, March 1
• A non-injury traffic accident occurred in the area of Flake and Sierra avenues at 8:05 a.m.
• A non-injury traffic accident occurred in the area of Alta and Floral avenues at 9:36 a.m.
• A DUI was reported
The Reedley Police Department handled 538 public-initiated and officer-initiated calls for service, with 68 dis- patched as Priority 1 calls. Officers complet- ed 103 police reports, made 19 arrests and is- sued 47 traffic citations. There were three traffic collisions and two DUI cases, two fire calls and
Monday, March 1
There were 67 calls for service and three traffic citations were is- sued.
• Officers conducted a mental health evalua- tion in the 1300 block of K Street.
• A non-injury hit and run traffic collision oc- curred in the 1500 block of 5th Street.
• Narcotics were found in the area of Church and Indianola avenues. • Officers investigated a possible sex offense in the 1400 block of Acacia Avenue.
• A threats report was investigated in the 800 block of Bethel Avenue. • Stolen property was re- covered in the 800 block
April 5, 1932 ~ February 6, 2021
at 3:03 p.m. in the area of North and Bates av- enues.
• Reckless driving was reported, and police later arrested 29-year- old Arturo Rosales Jr. of Visalia in the 800 block of Linzmeier Way at 3:23 p.m. Rosales was arrest- ed for possession of a stolen vehicle and three warrants.
seven medical aid calls.
Monday, March 1
• A subject check at 9:06 a.m. in the 1200 block of G Street resulted in an arrest for an outstand- ing warrant.
• Officers conducted a subject check at 1:12 p.m. in the area of Reed and Manning avenues, arresting one person for
of N Street.
• A felony warrant ar- rest occurred in the 800 block of N Street.
• Officers issued a tres- pass advisement in the 2600 block of Jensen Avenue.
Tuesday, March 2
There were 59 calls for service and no traffic citations were issued.
• A sex offender regis- tration occurred in the 1700 block of 7th Street. • A domestic violence arrest was made in the 1500 block of P Street.
• A dog bite was report- edinthe700blockofI Street.
• Property was found in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• A vehicle burglary was reported at 4:52 p.m. in the 300 block of Morn- ingside Drive.
• A possible DUI was re- ported at 6:39 p.m. in the area of Alta and Saginaw avenues.
Tuesday, March 2
• Vandalism to vehicles was reported at 9:07 a.m. in the 1100 block of Ea-
ton Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision occurred at 1:34 p.m. in the area of West Tulare Avenue and M Street.
• A physical disturbance involving several sub- jects was reported at 5:03 p.m. in the 1800 block of East El Monte Way.
• Shots were reported fired at 7:57 p.m. in the
area of El Monte Way and Perry Avenue. Four shots reportedly were heard.
• Assistant was request- ed at 10:46 p.m. for a re- ported structure fire in the area of Avenue 416 and Road 124 in Orosi.
Wednesday, March 3
• An assault was report- ed at 12:44 a.m. in the
rest for an outstanding warrant.
Wednesday, March 3
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 12:46 p.m. at 11th and F streets.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 4:02 p.m. at 11th Street and East Avenue.
• A subject check 7:14
1800 block of Catherine Avenue.
• Officers responded to a narcotics violation and conducted a mental health evaluation in the 800 block of 10th Street. • An arrest was made for a parole violation in the 800 block of Jensen Avenue.
On Saturday, February 6th, 2021, we lost our beloved wife, mother, and sister, Mary Avila Alvarado. Mary was born in Mexico on April 5, 1932. She helped raise her five brothers and baby sister Consuelo. As a child, her family moved to California, where she attended school in Parlier. Mary graduated from Parlier High School in 1952. It was at Parlier High School that she met her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Guadalupe Alvarado. Mary and Lupe soon married and established their home in Sanger. They
had four children Liz, Wally, Michael, and Katherine.
In 1968, Mary attended Fresno City College and graduated with honors from the nursing program, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Mary loved her job and she was the very best at what she did. Mary was a dedicated nurse who cared greatly for her patients. After thirty years at Valley Medical Center, Mary retired
in 2002.
Mary was preceded in death by her stepfather Ramon, her mother Anita, her sisters Catalina and Consuelo, her brothers Ray, John, Charles, and Ignacio, and
her precious grandson Carl.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lupe Alvarado, her daughters Liz and Katherine, and her sons Wally and Michael. Mary had 8 grandchildren Lisa, Jackie, Bobby, Celeste, Sarah, Mary, Michael, Edward, 12 great-grandchildren, and her brother Ralph Avila.
Mary was a woman of great style, grace, and elegance. She is loved by many and will be missed so very much. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association alz.org
Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Mary are invited to attend the services on Friday, March 12th at St. Mary’s Church on North and Bethel in Sanger at 9 am.
Graveside service will be limited to immediate family.
H.L. Chumbley Jr.
H.L. Chumbley Jr. of Reedley passed into life everlasting on February 25, 2021 at the age of 77.
He is survived by his wife of 53 1/2 years, Sharion Chumbley, of Reedley; daughters, Joanne Knight of Dinuba, Kristine Leffel and husband Jason of Parlier; grandson Kenneth Brisco and wife Gabby of Clovis; granddaughters, Katherine Brisco and partner Devon Cornell of Reedley; Cynthia Knight, Oliviah Knight and partner, Junior Flores, Hannah Knight, all of Dinuba; great grandson, Hosea Knight of Dinuba; great granddaughter, Paisley Brisco of Clovis, brother Don Chumbley of Dinuba; sister Mary Weir of Alabama; two nieces, eight nephews and numerous cousins.
Services pending.
Marjorie
ruth Vose
October 25, 1926 ~ February 4, 2021
Marjorie Ruth Vose was born in Robbinston, Maine, on October 25, 1926. She married Harold Freeman on June 29, 1952, after obtaining her teaching credentials in 1946 from Farmington State College. After Harold’s death in 1956, she taught in Bangor, ME, and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from
the University of Maine in Orono.
Paternal relatives found her as they studied genealogy and invited her to come to Dinuba, CA, in 1961. She was offered a position in the Dinuba Public Schools where she taught for several years. She held leadership positions in local and national educational offices. She showed her love for the Lord as she portrayed it in her daily walk with Him and she found inspiration in God’s Word. She was a member of the Dinuba Presbyterian Church where she served in many leadership capacities.
Traveling was a favorite enjoyment as she traveled to many states in the United states and visited six continents. Friends thank her for all the times she encouraged them, prayed for them and had a listening ear when they needed to talk.
She leaves two sisters and their children in several locations in the United States as well as several Vose relatives.
A memorial service will be held this Saturday,
March 13, at 10:00 AM at the Dinuba Presbyterian Church. Remembrances can be left at www.dopkinschapel.com. Donations may be made to Jefferson School Scicon Scholarship, via the Dinuba School District.
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possession of narcotics and an outstanding war- rant.
• A subject check at 2:19 p.m. in the area of Man- ning and Buttonwillow avenues resulted in an arrest for an outstand- ing warrant.
Tuesday, March 2
• Officers arrested a person for public intoxi-
cation after a subject check at 1:33 p.m. in the 900 block of South Klein Avenue.
• The theft of a license plate was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Hemlock Avenue.
• A subject check at 11:32 p.m. in the area of Manning Avenue and I Street resulted in an ar-
• A possible sex offense occurred in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• Officers conducted a mental health evalua- tion in the 300 block of K Street.
Wednesday, March 3
There were 46 calls for service and one traf- fic citation was issued. • Officers investigated a report of domestic vi- olence in the 2100 block of Sterling Avenue.
• Officers made a traf- fic stop and DUI arrest
in the 300 block of K Street.
• Brandishing of a weap- on was reported in the 1500 block of 7th Street. • Officers made a war- rant arrest in the 700 block of Palm Avenue.
Thursday, March 4
There were 72 calls for service and two traf- fic citations were issued. • A burglary was re- ported in the 600 block of Academy Avenue.
• Officers conducted a welfare check in the
Dinuba
area of Academy and Umbrella avenues.
• A non-injury traffic collision with partial road blockage was re- ported 2:44 p.m. in the 100 block of North Alta Avenue.
• The theft of a bicycle was reported at 3:40 p.m. in the 500 block of Ash-
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p.m. in the area of Man- ning and Kady avenues resulted in an arrest for a felony outstanding warrant.
• Officers made an ar- rest for narcotics pos- session of a subject check at 8:19 p.m.in the area of Frankwood and Linden avenues.
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Friday, March 5
There were 83 calls for service and four traf- fic citations were issued. • Battery was reported in the area of Bethel and Jensen avenues.
• A vehicle reposses- sion occurred in the 100
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Arvi EdwArd Nurmi Jr.
APRIL 9, 1951 ~ FEBUARY 7, 2021
Arvi Edward, AKA Sonny AKA Jr. Nurmi, was born on April 9, 1951 in Carmel Ca. On February 7, 2021, Heaven gained a new angel when Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by his family, after a very short battle with lung cancer.
Jr. grew up in Reedley
and attended local schools,
Riverview K-7, at which time the
family moved into town from
the family ranch that still bares
the family name. Jr. finished
grade school graduating from
8th grade at General Grant, he went on and attended Reedley High School where he was very active. He lettered in football, wresting and diving. He also was very involved in drama and was one way or another involved in the school productions of the plays.
Three days after graduation from RHS, Jr. entered into the United States Air Force and proudly defended his country for the next four years in Vietnam specializing in communications. After his honorable discharge, Jr. came back to Reedley, hung around a short time then relocated to the bay area and worked at High Tech Communications, for several years. Leaving the Bay area Jr. settled in Sacramento and worked for Coca Cola Bottling Co. on Stockton Blvd. until retirement in 2013.
Jr. moved back to Reedley at that time to manage his properties he had acquired over the years. Growing up on the west side of the River, Jr. was part of an exclusive group of boys called The River Rats, that he was proud of until the day he died. Hard work in the fields was a way of life. The rewards was the river, while growing up in Reedley.
Jr. was very active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Reedley Little League, Reedley Marlin Swim Club, and active member in his church Full Gospel Tabernacle.
The family traveled frequently during summers, from Hume Lake to their family home in Pacific Grove. Holidays were no exception, memorable Christmases spent with family in the Azores and traveling for several weeks through Portugal and the Azores.
It was a standing “don’t call” if Nascar was on, his devotion for Nascar took him to races and tracks all over the nation as he followed his driver. Jr. was also a proud member of the NRA and American Legion Post 35.
We the family would like to thank Clovis Community Hospital, 4th Floor Dr. and nurses for the dignity, compassion, and love they provided our brother until the end.
Jr. was predeceased in death by his paternal grandparents, Nel & Mary (Hongola) Nurmi; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Louise (Dutra) Casmero, parents Arvi and Kathryn (Casmero) Nurmi Sr.
He leaves behind very broken hearted siblings, Kay Nurmi DiMuro, Fresno; Tom Nurmi, Reedley; Mari Paul, La Mesa; one nephew Joseph DiMuro III (Tres), Fresno; nieces Rebeca Stump, Maryland, and Tricia Iste, Illinois.
Celebration of Jr 70th birthday and Life will be on Friday, April 9, 2021. Due to covid contact
k_nurmi@yahoo.com for details.
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