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Lights & Sirens July 19-July 25
Orange Cove couple killed in Madera County head-on crash
The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, August 2, 2018
Thursday, July 19
• Residential burglary, 1000 block of C Street, 9:57 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 13600 block of East Manning Av- enue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 10:31 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 800 block of G Street, noon
• Drunkenness, 13800 block of Tuolumne Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 5:58 p.m.
Friday, July 20
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 1500 block of I Street, noon
• Commercial robbery, 1100 block of Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 8:57 p.m. • Robbery, 13700 block of East Manning Avenue, Parli- er (Parlier Police Depart- ment), 10:53 p.m.
Saturday, July 21
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 1500 block of I Street, 12:01 a.m.
• Drug equipment violations, 1600 block of East Manning Avenue, 1:14 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, South Milton Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department),
FOOD EXPO Continued from page A1
The yellow peach and yellow nectar- ine were popular with the public at the expo. Workers at the booth passed out fruit to attendees.
Papangellin said this year’s fruit har- vest started about a week later than in 2017, but has been a productive one.
“So far, it’s been a good season. Good quality, good yield,” he said.
Farm to Table Berries participated in the food expo for a second straight year. Company representatives had blueber- ries and blackberries available to sample and purchase. The company has been in business for 19 years and was incorpo- rated in 2004.
“We like to focus on the pubic event,”
Another near drowning at Reedley Beach
2:20 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, 7600 block of South Mendocino Avenue (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 4:36 a.m. • Residential burglary, 200 block of East Manning Av- enue, 6 a.m.
• Rape, 1400 block of East Myrtle Avenue, 9:06 a.m.
• Drunkenness, 100 block of North East Avenue, 11:06 a.m.
Sunday, July 22
• CAD assault, 6th Street and South Mendocino Avenue, Parlier (Fresno Police De- partment), midnight
• Drug/narcotic violations, East Manning Avenue and South Newmark Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 12:45 a.m.
• Destruction/damage/vandal- ism of property, 800 block of Avila Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 1:20 a.m. • Intimidation, 300 block of East Gibson Avenue, 9:25 a.m. • Vehicle theft, 15800 block of East South Avenue (Fres- no County Sheriff’s Depart- ment), noon
• Shoplifting, 13600 block of East Manning Avenue, Parli- er (Parlier Police Depart-
ment), 2:54 p.m.
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 900 block of East Manning Avenue, 7:52 p.m.
Monday, July 23
• Drug/narcotic violations, 100 block of West Stanley Avenue, 10:06 a.m.
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 700 block of I Street, 11 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24
• Larceny, 5300 block of South Columbia Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 11 a.m.
• Aggravated assault, New- mark Avenue and Fresno Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 12:30 p.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 1700 block of 11th Street, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25
• Drug/narcotic violations, 1100 block of South Church Avenue, 10:28 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.)
Staff Report
An Orange Cove couple were killed July 29 in a head-on collision on Highway 99 between Fresno and Madera. The other driver, a Fres- no woman, also died while three male family members of the couple from Orange Cove suf- fered major injuries in the overnight crash.
The Madera County coroner and California Highway Patrol identified the victims as driver Pablo Barba, 67, and passenger Catalina Barba, 69, along with 24-year-old Samantha Pena. All three died at the scene, and all were wearing their safety equipment.
According to the CHP, Pena was driving a 2010 Toyota sedan the wrong way in the south- bound lanes of Highway 99, south of Avenue 11, at an unknown speed shortly before 3 a.m.
Pena turned the Toyota to the left and struck the 2006 Ford SUV driven by Pablo Barba.
The force of the collision caused the Ford to veer off the edge of the highway and overturn onto its roof before stopping in a southwesterly direction. The Toyota rotated in a counterclock- wise direction and stopped facing the southeast blocking the number one southbound lane of Highway 99.
The passengers in the SUV — 26-year-old Valentin Barba, 12-year-old Jose Barba and 14-year-old Juan Barba — were transported to Community Regional Medical Center in Fres- no with major injuries. All were wearing their safety equipment.
The Highway Patrol said July 30 that it was uncertain if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Staff Report
Bystanders helped pull two children — an 11-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy — to safety on July 26 after the two briefly went under water while swim- ming at Reedley Beach. One of the bystanders, a nurse. suc- cessfully performed cardio- pulmonary resuscitation on the girl to help revive her, accord- ing to Reedley Fire officials.
Both children were trans- ported to a local hospital in stable condition and were ex- pected to fully recover.
Reedley Fire, Reedley Po- lice and Sequoia Safety Coun- cil all responded to the scene shortly before 7:30 p.m. and found both children were con- scious and breathing after be- ing pulled from the water.
Witnesses said the girl tried to save her brother who had gone under water, jump- ing into the river and swim- ming toward the boy. At one point both children were under water, but people in a nearby boat came to help and threw life preservers to the children.
It was the second incident
this summer where CPR was performed to help save a per- son from drowning. On July 16, Reedley police officers Anthony Walker and Daniel Ybarra administered CPR to an unresponsive woman who attempted to rescue a Selma man from the river before go- ing under herself.
In a social media post, of- ficials with the Reedley Fire- men’s Association urged the public to use caution in and around the river because of dangerous conditions and the threat of drowning.
Reedley woman accused in theft of coins
SUMMER Continued from page A1
year. Almost 1,000 students participated at four school sites compared to 554 stu- dents last year at four school sites.
Carousso said the school district wanted to take sum- mer learning “to the next level,” a directive of super- intendent John Campbell. She said this was accom- plished by having “individ- ual conversations” with all school site principals to get them on board with summer learning programs. This had a direct impact on increased enrollment, Carousso said.
“It made a huge differ- ence,” she said.
Students were more in- clined to attend summer learning programs at their home school, rather than a school that they were not fa-
miliar with, Carousso said. She reported to the gov- erning board on July 24 that the increased enroll- ment translated to academic growth as well. This year, there were expanded oppor- tunities for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). An emphasis was also placed on literacy through a computer program called Achieve 3000 that ad- justs to students’ reading
levels.
Carousso was most im-
pressed with academic growth at the high school lev- el. A “math summer bridge” program provided 175 incom- ing freshmen with a “boost” and allowed more than 30 students to eliminate math support classes from their fall schedules.
“The struggling students in our district were given better opportunities,” Ca-
rousso said.
Over a four-week span,
Carousso said students “made really great gains.” Students were grouped in smaller class sizes and “they focused and got better.”
At the elementary grade level, Carousso reported that 200 students grew the equiva- lent to half a school year in reading scores, and about 100 students grew almost an entire school year in reading scores. This information is based tests administered by the school district before and after summer classes. Not only were academics empha- sized, but Carousso said stu- dents and teachers also had fun through hands-on learn-
ing activities. Carousso said she received lots of positive feedback from teachers.
“It was a great balance,” she said. “Students learned so much in a way that they don’t get to do in the school year. It was lots of fun and hard work too.”
Superintendent Campbell said it was “great to see the energy and enthusiasm from teachers. They were more excited than the kids half the time.”
KCUSD governing board president Noel Remick said he is looking forward to seeing next summer’s stu- dent enrollment numbers, which he expects to be even greater.
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Pastor: Ron Robertson
Sunday Growth Classes: 9:30am Children’s and Youth programs
Sunday Worship: 10:30am – Service; Children’s Church, ages 4-11 5:30pm Prayer – Evening Service 6:00pm
Wednesday Dinner served at 6:00pm
Wed. Family Night at 7:00pm (Adults, Youth Children) Food Give away – the third Saturday of the Month at 9:00am Basketball – Monday 7:00pm; Wednesday 8:00pm
For more information, call the church at 559-638-2739 All are welcome to attend www.reedleyfullgospel.com
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Pastor: Dr. Ernie Williams Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 3 thru 3rd grade Nursery available
said Greg Willems, president. “I definite- ly think it’s a good outlet to get our name out there to the public.”
Once again, ingredients from the lo- cal companies on the show floor were used in the popular “Expolicious” event that featured 11 Central California res- taurateurs and celebrity chefs.
For a third consecutive year, Food Network television host and cook Simon Majumdar served as a judge who tasted each creation.
This year’s winners were: Max’s Bistro & Bar for its Sweet Corn Chilled Chowder, Best Taste; Ampersand Ice Cream and its Rummy Plummy, Oakey Smokey Peach and Almond Amaretto taster plate, Best Presentation; and Bel- la Luna for its Strawberry Watermelon Cooler, Best Use of Local Products.
Staff Report
On July 28, police arrest- ed a Reedley woman on suspi-
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Greg Willems, right, president of Reedley- based Farm to Table Berries, answers ques- tions about blueberries at the California Food Expo in Fresno on July 26.
cion of the theft of more than $70,000 in collectible coins.
Alexis Schmit, 22, was booked into the Fresno Coun- ty Jail on pending charges of felony receiving/concealing stolen property. Her bail was $13,500 and she was still in custody as of July 31 accord- ing to jail records.
Police said the arrest is in connection with a residential burglary reported July 28 in the 400 block of South Oak Drive. Information obtained by police connected Schmit to the thefts of an initial $35,000 in coins and then another $37,000. Police said some of the stolen coins have been recovered.
March 1936 ~ July 2018
Marjorie Schmidt Kullman passed from this life at the age of 82. Born March 8th, 1936 in Reedley, Ca. She graduated from Wathtoke grammar school and Reedley high school class 1954. She was a Reedley Fiesta queen candidate 1953. She also attended Reedley College.
In October 1956 she married Gerald Kullman. ey moved to Santa Maria, Ca in 1958. Marjorie retired from BOA a er 37 years. ey were married for 62 wonderful years. She is survived by her husband Gerald, son Darrel, sister-in- law Cindy and ve Grandboys, John, David, Michael, Joey, Danny and Sister Dolores Robison of Bakers eld, Ca.
Margie was preceded in death by her father Ernest Schmidt Sr., mother lIena Gillilland Schmidt and brother Ernest Schmidt Jr.
With great sadness we relented to God’s will to end her su ering from cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In lieu of owers she would appreciate donations made to Hospice.
Service will be Monday Aug 6th, 10 am at Saint Anthony’s (old church) Reedley with burial at Reedley Cemetery.
To leave a condolence for the family visit www. dudleyho manmortuary.com
In Loving Memory of
Vanessa S. (Vanna) Lopez
HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY
July 29, 1989 - July 29, 2018
Forever in our hearts, until we meet again my angel, my star, my baby girl, my everything!
Love, Mom, Sis, Scarlett, Pasillas, Duran and Freitas families
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All are welcome!
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