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Ken Baker, left, pastor of the Reedley Heritage Church and director of operations for Hope Now Ministries, stood with Olivia Padilla, the on-site manager for the Faith House emergency shelter house at 1697 W. Huntsman Ave. in southwest Reedley.
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“I love it. It’s a good feeling to know that I’m going to be able to help people out,” she said. “I re- ally want to do this. I couldn’t ask for a better job.”
Baker said that Padilla has the heart and temperament to take on the responsibility.
“I saw something in her that I thought was genuine,” he said. “I worked with her sons’ ministry the last several years. There’s just something about her heart and
willingness to serve.
“We asked her some pretty
tough questions, a lot about deal- ing with conflict. She has the right temperament for the ministry.”
Baker thanked the many vol- unteers and community sponsors who have played a big role in helping prepare the shelter for occupancy. He specifically men- tioned the Catholic Daughters of America from St. Anthony of Pad- ua Catholic Church in Reedley.
“They have been one of our biggest sponsors and supporters,” he said.
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Olivia Padilla, on-site manager for the Faith House emergency shelter in southwest Reedley, placed soil in a potted plant in the backyard area of the facility. An open house event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Two voters at the Reedley Community Center cast their ballots on Nov. 6. The 2018 midterm election attracted a large number of voters across the nation, and Reedley voting precincts experienced good morning turnouts.
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“Oh my gosh, yes, my waste paper bas- ket is full of shredded-up [mailers]. I got so many in the mail,” said Roy Watari, a long- time Reedley resident. “Jiminy Christmas, was there a lot of those.”
Watari said he couldn’t remember a time when a midterm election produced so much political propaganda.
“The last two days, yes, I’ve noticed quite a few calls,” he said. “I was receiving a lot of calls, but I don’t answer the phone. I let the answering machine pick up and they didn’t leave a message.”
According to axios.com, the propaganda war on social media was intense and ex- tremely sophisticated during this particular election cycle.
The report indicates that creators of “fake news” and smear campaigns are be- coming increasingly savvy when it comes to avoiding detection on social media sites.
Nonetheless, some locals said they didn’t mind the overwhelming amounts of information — if the information is authen- tic, and if it meant change would take place.
“We are in need of a change,” said Gua- dalupe Moya.
It’s important that I come out and vote, because it’s up to us to decide who our leaders are... you have no reason to complain if you’re not go- ing to get out and participate.
— Nicholas Olvera III, lifelong Reedley resident
Moya has lived in Reedley for nearly 20 years and has always made it a point to vote in the various elections. “Laws are becoming more and more difficult for the Hispanic population so that’s why I’m com- ing to exercise my right to vote,” she said.
Before walking in to cast her vote, Moya said she had a message for members of the Hispanic community.
“If you couldn’t make it in this election because you’re not a citizen, go and begin to process to become a citizen,” she said. “We need to let our voices be heard to become the majority not the minority. We want things to change, yet we don’t exercise our rights? We need to change that.”
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offered on a limited basis and the public is en- couraged to call for an appointment.
FCDPH recommends the public contact their health care provider or a Federally Quali- fied Health Center to schedule an appointment for needed services.
Vital statistics (birth and death certifi-
cates) can be obtained at 2281 Tulare St. (third floor, Room 303). The phone number is (559) 600-3310. Environmental Health inspections and billing information as available at 200 W. Pontiac Way (Building 3) in Clovis. They can be reached at 600-3357, and officials ask to
call to schedule an appointment.
For information on additional services,
call (559) 600-3200.
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The Reedley College Chamber Choir also per- formed two pieces for the night. They started off with “Sure on This Shining Night,” arranged by Samuel Barber and “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal,” arranged by Alice Parker.
The Reedley High Concert Choir also added in two more performances before the night ended, first performing
“Bring Me Little Water Syl- vie” (arranged by Moira Smi- ley) as Kyndall Murray, Caleb Barker, and Sophia Lampa led the hand percussions for the piece. The final number by the Concert Choir was “I Dream a World,” arranged by Andre Thomas.
“It’s a lot of fun to be with this group,” said Barker, also junior at RHS. “This is a great group, we have this great chemistry and everything as a group. And being onstage with these guys, it’s just amazing.”
The choir groups came
together to wrap up the night with the upbeat “Little David Play on Your Harp,” arranged Rollo Dilworth.
Barker concluded that the performance had been an overwhelming experience. He admitted his nervousness from the first song to the last, but thought the experience was great and fun.
Dela Concepcion said he loves the traditions of the Reedley High School choral program and hopes to con- tinue to grow the program’s traditions.
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