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than two weeks in the area of Road 68 north of Avenue 416.
• A residential check was requested for a report of breaking and entering in the 500 block of Harvard Avenue at 6:16 p.m.
• A vehicle burglary was reported at 11:26 p.m. in the 200 block of West North Way.
calls.
Monday, January 18
• An attempted vehicle burglary was reported at 11:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Enns Av- enue.
• An injury traffic col- lision was reported at 6:22 p.m. at the intersec- tion of East Avenue and Springfield Avenue.
Lyon Avenue.
• Officers conducted a mental health evaluation at the police department.
Tuesday, January 19
There were 75 calls for service and 12 traffic citations were issued.
• An attempted vehicle burglary occurred in the 400 block of Tucker Avenue.
• Officers checked on a sex offender registra- tion in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• Officers conducted a mental health evalua- tion in the 300 block of K Street.
Arcelia
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Mora Arcelia C. Mora passed away peacefully on
Friday January 1, 2021 at the age of 79. Arcelia was born in San Jose Tamaulipas, Mexico on August 22, 1941. Her family moved to McAllen Texas when she was six months old. In 1957, her family moved to Parlier where she met her future husband Ben Mora. They were married on July 15, 1957 and moved to Reedley to buy their first home and raised eight children.
Arcelia took great pride and devoted her life to raising her family. She enjoyed spending quality time at family BBQ’s, birthday parties, going to watch her grandchildren’s programs or sporting events and going on family vacations.
Arcelia was very talented and creative. For many years she enjoyed painting ceramics and making flower arrangements. She also was a great baker. She made the best cornbread, persimmon bread and strawberry pies for family and friends to enjoy.
Arcelia was preceded in death by her husband Ben Mora; her mother Ana Perez; her father Jesus Castillo and her great-grandson Jeremiah Ortiz.
Arcelia is survived by her eight children Orlando Mora and wife Clotilda, Rosalinda Mora, Daniel Mora, Rachel Avila and husband Fernando, Virginia Tamez and husband Manuel, Margaret Arroyo, Marie Meza, Nancy Anderson and husband John; 32 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren.
A private service will take place in Reedley on February 5th at 11:00am under the direction of Dopkins Funeral Chapel. A livestream of the funeral service will be available. For more information visit dopkinschapel.com.
1:51 p.m. that a wom- an slapped him and scratched him in the 300 block of South L Street. • Vandalism was re- ported at 2:57 p.m. at a vacant house in the 8000 block of Griggs Avenue. • A theft report at 3:31 p.m. in the 1100 block of East Park Way alleged that a catalytic convert- er had been stolen from
Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, January 18
• An unwanted person was reported inside a residence in the 900 block of West El Monte Way at 11:05 a.m.
• A report was received at 3:09 p.m. about a gray Saturn sitting on the side of the road for more
The Reedley Police Department handled 414 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 78 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 49 police reports, made 16 arrests and issued nine traffic citations. There were two traffic collisions and no DUI cases, three fire calls and 29 medical aid
Monday, January 18
There were 64 calls for service and no traffic citations were issued.
• Officers made a nar- cotics arrest in the 1300 block of 7th Street.
• A burglary was re- ported in the 1200 block of Lyon Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for assault with a deadly weapon in the 3000 block of Holt Av- enue.
• A vehicle reposses- sion occurred in the 300 block of K Street.
• A resident made a citi- zens arrest for trespass- ing in the 800 block of
Tuesday, January 19
• Vandalism to a busi- ness was reported in the 100 block of East El Monte Way was reported at 4:37 a.m.
• A woman reported at 7:24 a.m. that a smoke bomb was thrown at her vehicle at night earlier in the 400 block of Grace Lane.
• A man reported at
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• A subject check was conducted at 10:26 p.m. in the 1600 block of 10th Street, resulting in an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant.
Tuesday, January 19
• Officers assisted the San Leandro Police De- partment in serving an arrest warrant in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue
at 8:04 a.m.
• Officers assisted a bail bonds company at 9:13 p.m. in the arrest of a person in the 300 block of East Linden Avenue who had skipped on bail. During the arrest, the subject was found to be in possession of a fire- arm and was arrested for weapons violations and outstanding warrants.
• A narcotics arrest oc- curred in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue.
• A stored vehicle report was taken in the 1200 block of Bennett Way.
• Officers investigated a sex offense in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
Wednesday, January 20
There were 60 calls for service and 11 traffic citations were issued.
• Officers issued a cita- tion after responding to
a report of a loose dog at large in the 2400 block of 7th Street.
• An arrest for elder abuse was made in the 1800 block of Swan Av- enue.
• Officers responded and investigated a report of assault with a deadly weapon in the 1100 block of Hoag Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for alleged child abuse in the 1700 block of 14th Street.
Dinuba
a vehicle two nights ear- lier.
• A person reported hearing a shot fired in the area of the 300 block of Dickey Avenue at 11:36 p.m. Nothing was seen at the scene by of- ficers.
Wednesday, January 20
• Police learned that a stolen vehicle was lo-
Wednesday, January 20
• A vehicle stop at 1:33 a.m. in the area of East Avenue and Jefferson Avenue resulted in the driver being arrested for possession of a fire- arm and a parole viola- tion.
Thursday, January 21
• A subject check in the 1000 block of I Street at
Thursday, January 21
There were 65 calls for service and 10 traffic citations were issued.
• A runaway juvenile
cated at 4:46 a.m. The vehicle was damaged, but not stripped.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported 10:26 a.m. in the 400 block of East Nebraska Avenue.
• Three men with tattoos and wearing black caps were reported casing the
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9:55 a.m. resulted in an arrest for an outstanding warrant.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 1500 block of G Street at 10:15 a.m.
• A subject check in the 1200 block of C Street at 2:41 p.m. resulted in an arrest for an outstanding
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was reported in the 2800 block of Myrtle Avenue. • Petty theft was report-
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March 7, 1918 ~ January 18, 1921
Reedley
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Raymond
Gertrude McKellar was born 3-7-18, in Beatrice, Neb to Henry and Anna Leisy. She lived on a ranch in Wisner, Neb. Until she was 10 years old. Due to her father’s death the family moved to the Bethel College campus, (Newton, KS) where she also was a student. She met the only love of her life, George McKellar while working in Wichita. She was always proud of her husband’s service during the war, as a VIP pilot, including Bob Hope’s pilot on one of his USO tours, as well as for General Mark Clark). After the war George and Gertrude moved to Reedley, CA where they raised their 3 children while working periodically as a secretary in their real estate and insurance business.
Gertrude loved the Lord and always strived to be that example of His love towards others. She was known by her friends as a selfless servant. Attending and being active in her local church was very important to her. She loved music and performed as a violinist and vocalist. In Reedley, she volunteered in the Study and Civic Club, taught Sunday School, led her children’s YMCA Tri-Gray-Y club for 12 years, PTA board, Kings View Hospital Auxiliary. After George died in 1978, she moved to Bellevue, WA to be close to grandchildren. She used her artistic talents to arrange flowers at her Bellevue Presbyterian church, where she was a member. She traveled extensively, going on mission trips to Israel and China where she developed a closer relationship with her Lord Jesus Christ. Gertrude played bridge until age 99 when a stroke forced her to move to a retirement home in Ellensburg, WA. Service to others has been the hallmark of her life. It was part of her DNA. She loved to cook, especially baking 5 dozen cookies every week for over 10 years for the Eastside Academy and Jubilee Reach Center. Other noted volunteer involvements: children’s reading mentor, Bellevue Botanical Gardens, Seattle Visitors Bureau volunteer, awarded ‘Volunteer Extraordinaire” for Overlake Service League.
Her church and her family and friends were most important to her. Her children have never known her when she was not helping out others in some capacity. “Mom is remembered most lovingly by her children as strong and faithful. She stood by our side and always worked hard to provide the best for us. Her love for our dad stands out as one of the hallmarks of her life. We are grateful that we had her in our lives for so long.
She adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, George, and her daughter, Karen. She is survived by her daughter Georganne (Wayne), of Ellensburg, WA and son, Kent (Peggy) of Sequim, WA, and 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren
Remembrances can be sent to Eastside Academy, Bellevue, WA.
Goossen
July 30, 1931 ~ January 14, 2021
Ray was born to Elmer Goossen and Alma Warkentin Goossen in Hillsboro, Kansas on July 30, 1931. They moved to Dinuba, California when he was 6 months old. He was one of four siblings. Virgil, his older brother, then Ray, then Jean, his younger sister and Dwight his youngest brother. At a very young age, Ray helped with farm chores, dreaming of having his own farm someday. The family read the Bible and prayed together daily. They worshipped weekly at the Zion M.B. Church near their home. At the age of 9, Ray accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior and was baptized in the Kings River in the spring of 1940. Immanuel Academy in Reedley was just being organized and Ray was one of the first students at this Christian private high school.
After his graduation from Immanuel, he joined MCC Voluntary Service for 6 months in Akron, Pennsylvania. He was assigned to voluntary service at Brook Lane Farm and at the Psychiatric hospital near Hagerstown, Maryland. He worked on the farm as well as had duties at the hospital. He finished his term at the Topeka State Psychiatric Hospital in Kansas where he witnessed some very sad cases at this facility, that he would always remember.
While Ray was in Akron, he met his wife, Mary June Nickel from Hillsboro, Kansas. Their relationship grew during this time and when his service to MCC was finished, they were married on May 14, 1951 in her local church at Brudertal near Hillsboro. They both remember God’s protection as they drove to California on the icy roads, avoiding disaster several times. They established their home in Dinuba, California where Ray ran the family dairy for 25 years. During this time, they welcomed 3 children: Gail, in May 1953; Kevin in December 1956 and Keith in June 1961. As the years went by Ray added land to the farm and sold the dairy. He then became a peach, nectarine and grape grower. In 1982 his son, Kevin joined the farming operation until Ray retired at the age of 74 and his son took over the farm and continues farming to this day.
Ray and Mary took many trips to foreign lands. A special one was to the Holy Land where they were baptized in the Jordan River. He was always willing to serve the Lord in many ways from church planting, deaconship, usher, and church council at Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church. He especially enjoyed volunteering as a cashier at the MCC Thrift Shop in Reedley. He also loved helping other people achieve their educational and spiritual service goals by setting up a student scholarship at Fresno Pacific University as well as sponsoring aspiring pastors to reach their goals.
Preceding him in death are his father, Elmer and his mother Alma and his brother Virgil.
He is survived by his wife, Mary June. His children Gail (Goossen) & Bruce Esch, Kevin & Pam Goossen, and Keith and Diane Goossen. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren (Charmian, Aaron, Janelle, Jennifer, Olivia and Nick) and 10 great-grandchildren.
His favorite scripture was Revelation 3:20
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me.”
Due to covid there is no service being planned at this time.
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