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Detectives rule cause of death as a gunshot wound to the upper torso
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Tulare County Sheriffs Detectives have now identified a body found last Thursday in a field south of town as Eduardo 'Lalo' Fonseca of Dinuba.
Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office were called out to the 4600 Block of Ave 392 in Dinuba for an unresponsive male around 7 p.m. on May 23. When deputies arrived on scene they found that the victim was dead and had suffered trauma to the upper torso.
Homicide Investigators arrived on scene and took over the investigation. Initially, TCSO deputies reached out to the community to help identify the body and only described him as a Hispanic
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A sea of flags adorned Smith Mountain Cemetery on Monday for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, which was attended by many.
Revolution. That first war cost approximately 4,500 American lives. And around another 3,000 were lost in the Spanish-American War. But those numbers paled in comparison to the World Wars of this past century, with over 116,000 American lives lost in World War I while just over 400,000 lives were lost in the Second World War.
The Korean and Vietnam Wars cost approximately 55,000 and 58,000 American lives, respectively. Of all the wars Americans have taken part in, however, the most lives lost were during America’s Civil War. In that war on American soil, over 600,000 lives were lost – nearly as much as all other American conflicts combined.
In honoring the Veterans of the Valley, Goodreau and his wife have been involved in the San Joaquin Valley Honor Flight for the past 17 years, and have visited Arlington Cemetery just as many times.
“It always makes me think of that quote from President Kennedy, as he says, ‘as we express our gratitude for those who have died, we must never forget that the highest form of
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Vietnam Veteran Bill Goodreau paused for a moment to collect himself at Monday morning’s Memorial Day service, held a Smith Mountain Cemetery. The Visalia Veteran fought to hold back the tears as he began to remember those he served with who did not make it back.
“I call them the Eternal Young,” said Goodreau of his Vietnam brothers who paid the ultimate price for American freedom.
Goodreau was the Guest Speaker at this year’s event and opened with the humility of a true soldier.
“I’m nothing special,” he told the many gathered on the cemetery’s north lawn. “I was just a draftee off a dairy west of Visalia,”
Goodreau told the story of how he was drafted after just turning 19.
“I was very blessed,” he said. “I was never wounded and never hurt. And it’s a great honor when you can serve your country and not be injured in the service of your country.”
He reiterated that 1.1 million Americans have died for this nation, dating all the way back the American
of Fonseca. They are now turning to the public again as they continue the homicide investigation.
Detectives say an autopsy was completed on Fonseca on Tuesday, May 28, with an official cause of death being ruled a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Fonseca reportedly has also lived previously in the Orange Cove area.
Anyone with information or who knows the identity of any possible suspects, please contact Detective Greg Burns or Sgt. Gary Marks with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218. Or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@ tipnow.com.
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Longtime Dinuba Unified School District teacher Carol Hirahara receives a hug from school Clerk Sandra Kizirian at a recongition dinner held last Tuesday at Washington Intermediate School. Hirahara was one of 21 retirees recognized by the district.
A product of the Dinuba Unified School District herself, Hirahara spent over 40 years teaching in Dinuba. She spent many years teaching at Lincoln Elementary School before returning to teach at her Alma Mater, Grand View Elementary School, to finish her career.
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The Dinuba Unified School District honored teachers and staff last Tuesday for their work over many years for the district. In addition, the district also said farewell to over 20 staff members who will be retiring at the end of this school year.
Twelve district employees in various capacities were recognized for having worked for the district for 20 years. Recognized were Steven Alvarado, Roy Browne, Melani Delgadillo, Rosa Galindo, Lori George, Jorge Longoria, Pamela Schmidt, Robert Valenzuela, Christina Garcia, Aaron Morgan, Carol Roberson and William Turner.
Another ten were recognized for having worked 30 years for the district. They were Joseph Andreis, Elaine Chambers, Martha Deleon, Julia Heinrichs, Julia Johnson, Edna Medina, Monica Rowley, Francisco Villanueva, John Woitalla and Jane Ramirez.
And three employees were recognized after having reached the 40-year mark with the district, Sharon Byus, Sammy Rodriguez and Maricelda Cantu.
Lady Emps honored
Five Dinuba High softball players make All-League Team
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Laying the ceremonial wreath at Monday morning's Memorial Day Ceremony were Vietnam Veteran Bill Goodreau, Dinuba High senior Viclaire Lazoya and her father George Lazoya, who is an Iraqi Veteran.
Longtime instructors, sta recognized by school district
But the district was also sad to see 21 employees retiring, some of whom have put in over 40 years for the district. Retirees present at Tuesday’s dinner were Kathy Bartholomew, Elaine Chambers, Teresa Enns, Anena Glandon, Carol Hirahara, Danny Hulsey, Donna Hulsey, Teresa Hylton, Tomas Medina, Greg Olson, Jose Manuel Rangel, Rhonda Sylvester, Patricia Toews, Martin Tovar and John Woitalla.
Also retiring but unable to attend the dinner are George Gonzalez, Virginia Hernandez, Keith Loftis, Frances Logan, Margarita Lozano and Maria Soto.
The district also honored several employees as part of their Dinuba Excellence in Education Awards. The individuals honored, one from each school site, were chosen based on their dedication to the children and their service beyond the normal call of duty.
Classified employees recognized were Adriane Vieira of Grand View, Gloria Villarreal of Jefferson, Jessica Lopez of Lincoln, Maria Ochoa of Roosevelt, Leo Jimenez of Wilson, Elaine
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