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Website honors Reedley College
Survey by schools.com ranks college as No. 2 community college in state
The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, January 18, 2018
Borscht Supper
Staff Report
A recent survey by schools.com listed Reedley College as the number two ranked community college in California.
The college was the lone Central Valley two-year school south of Stockton ranked in the top 10 by the website, which collected data from the National Center for Education Statistics along with the California Commu- nity Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the University of Cal- ifornia system and California State University system.
“This is a tremendous honor for Reedley College, as well as our Madera and Oakhurst campuses that we
Obituaries
Jessie Hernandez
Jessie Hernandez of Reedley died Dec. 26 in Fresno. She was 81.
Mrs. Hernandez owned and operated The Flower Basket in Orange Cove.
She is survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, her mother, five brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 4 at the new St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Reedley.
share this data with,” said Sandra Caldwell, Reedley College president. “We would not receive this incredible recognition without the hard work of our staff, and the students who put in the time and work needed to get the results needed to transfer to four-year institutions.”
Las Positas College of Livermore was the top-rated community college in the sur- vey, while San Joaquin Delta College from Stockton was rated sixth. The combined statistics were gathered dur- ing the 2014-15 school year, when Clovis Community Col- lege was part of the Reedley College Center within the
See SURVEY on page A3
Norman Herrold
Norman Lee Herrold of Dinuba died Jan. 13 in Visa- lia. He was 83.
Mr. Herrold was the CEO for Simas Bros. gas stations.
He is survived by one son, four daughters, two sisters, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.
The First Mennonite Church in Reedley held its annual Mennonite Women’s Borscht Supper on Jan. 10 in the church’s Fellowship Hall. About 200 people attended the event, dining in or taking home bowls of the beetroot-based soup that originated in the Ukraine. Church officials said the annual supper dates back to the early 1980s. Funds raised will benefit Mission Network partner Mary Raber, who teaches at several seminaries in the Ukraine.
TOP: People dine on borscht and other food items while others wait in line to be served.
UPPER LEFT: A group of visiting women talk as they enjoy bowls of borscht.
LEFT: Dorothy Boldt smiles as she passes out bowls of borscht to hungry diners.
ABOVE: A bowl of borscht. The soup contains meat stock with vegetables including beetroot, cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes and tomatoes.
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Elaine Brisendine
April 3, 1948 - December 20, 2017
Elaine Cordell Shultz Brisendine, 69 passed away peacefully on December
20, 2017 surrounded by family a er a 22 year battle with cancer. She lived a
life dedicated to educating others and making everyone who she came into contact with feel welcomed, loved and important. Her sel ess actions have transcended generations in teaching
over 1200 students through her over 40 year teaching career. She was born in Los Angeles, CA. on April 3,
1948 to Herbert and Letha Shultz. She grew up on Alta and Parlier Ave. in Reedley on Blossom Trail on a 40 acre ranch. Graduated from Reedley High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Melvin Lee Brisendine, her parents Herbert and Letha Cordell Shultz of Reedley, CA. She leaves behind a legacy of four children; Lisa (Patrick) Vaughn, Robert (Tricia) Brisendine, Daniel (Holly) Brisendine, David (Sara) Brisendine and ten grandchildren; Savannah, Taylor, Olivia, Reagan, Addison, Jackson, Blake, Allie, Zack and Greyson. Also survived by her twin sister Elizabeth (Edwin) Oeser, older sister Donna (Frank) Cotton and countless students, friends, cousins, nieces and nephews that loved her. A Celebration of Life Services will be held in Boulder City, Nevada at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr. Boulder City, NV 89005 on Friday, January 26th where she will be laid to rest with the love of her life. Services will be held in the Chapel prompt from 12:40 - 1:20 pm and the family invites all those interested in attending.
“It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.” We know the reunion at the gates of Heaven was magical so until we meet
you there, we’ll carry the torch and hold down the fort.
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of sight to potential burglars, even if the vehicle is locked. That includes simple paper- work that may include finan- cial information.
“Most people don’t view paperwork as valuable items,
but we’ve have a couple of in- stances where just paperwork was taken,” he said. Thieves then may be able to access the victim’s bank accounts.
Anybody seeing suspi- cious activity or a crime in progress is asked to contact the Reedley Police Depart- ment at 637-4250.
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The Reedley Exponent is one of Fresno County’s oldest newspapers. It was established in March, 1891, in the Knauer residence on the corner of what now is F and 11th streets. In about 1893, it moved to the building where it is still located. The newspaper’s office is at 1130 G St, Reedley, CA 93654, Phone (559) 638-2244.
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Charles
Oct. 9, 1930 ~ Jan. 13, 2018
Paul A Mitchell, who for many years was “the voice” for Reedley High School, and College sporting events, has
passed at the age of 87 (Born Oct. 9th 1930, and passed Jan. 13th 2018). As a teacher, coach, and public-address announcer he touched so very many lives throughout his lifetime, in his own, unique, inspirational way. He is preceded in death by his rst love, Joyce, and Brothers Lee and Eddie. Paul is survived by his wife Madeleine, sister Monta, daughter Susan, son’s Andy, Je , and Dan; grand children Michael, Matthew, Sarah, John, Christian, Sean, Jordan, Ryan, and Andrew; and 5 great grandchildren. Paul’s favorite saying these past few months was: “onwards & upwards! ‘because it covers so much ground’”.
Services are pending and will be held at the Unitarian Church of Fresno.
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Wallace
April 1, 1951 ~ January 1, 2018
Chuck graduated from Orosi High School in 1969. Chuck started his career in construction with Champion Mobile Homes, then moved to Paul Fidler Construction for 10 years. Chuck started his own Remodeling business about thirty years ago.
Chuck is well known for his handle bar mustache, bow legs and brown stetson hat. But, we can’t forget his sense of humor.
After Chuck retired, his hobbies included camping, shing and helping people repair mobile homes.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Chuck and Della Wallace and his younger brother Patrick Wallace.
He is survived by his wife Katherine, daughters: Melissa and Krista Wallace; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by three siblings Danny (Pam) Denise, and Angel (Jeff).
“We love you Chuckie--you will be dearly missed.”
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