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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, April 5, 2018
April survey shows Sierra Snowpack at 52 percent of normal
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Late winter storms have in- creased the Sierra Nevada snow- pack, but were not enough to put the state on track for an average year.
The April 2 survey conducted by the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program indicates that wa- ter content in the statewide mountain
snowpack increased from 23 percent of the March 1 average to 52 percent of the historical average for April.
In the Central Sierra Nevada, a series of March storms raised the April average to 59 percent with an average snow water equivalent of 17.3 inches in 42 reporting stations as of April 3. Reporting stations in the Southern Sierra have raised the
snow water equivalent to 12.7 inches — 49 percent of normal.
The early April snow survey is the most important one for water supply forecasting because the snowpack is normally at its peak before it begins to melt with rising spring temperatures.
“These snowpack results – while better than they were a few weeks ago – still underscore the need for
widespread careful and wise use of our water supplies,” said Karla Nemeth, California Department of Water Resources director. “The only thing predictable about California’s climate is that it’s unpredictable. We need to make our water system more resilient so we’re prepared for the extreme fluctuations in our wa- ter system, especially in the face of
climate change.”
More rain is forecast in the re-
gion and state by this weekend, but warmer temperatures are expected to accelerate melting snow. The snowpack normally provides about a third of the water for California’s farms and communities as it melts in the spring and summer and fills reservoirs and rivers.
Reedley College hosts ‘Unity Through Diversity’
RHS Sports Medicine 3rd in regionals
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The Reedley College Multicultural Club invites the community to attend its second annual “Unity Through Diversity” panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the college cafeteria.
Attendees will see a di- verse group of panelists, who will discuss their identities and experiences in the com- munity. The student panel will feature a veteran, an au- tistic student, a transgender student suffering from de- pression, and an immigrant student.
A community panel also will discuss topics and is- sues. The panel will include
a Jewish religious educator, a victim of domestic violence and an African-American male social justice activist and pastor.
Each panel session will last about one hour. Audi- ence members will be in- vited to ask questions.
About 250 people attend- ed last year’s event.
In addition to the panel discussions, there will be food and beverages from Salvadorian, Indian, Arab and Mexican cultures.
Admission is free to the public. For more informa- tion about the event, send an email to Rebecca Al Haider at rebecca.alhaider@reedley- college.edu.
Reedley High School’s sports medicine team earned third place in the small schools divi- sion March 24 during the American Academic Competition Institute California Regional High School Sports Medicine Competition at California State University, Northridge. About 800 students from 47 schools in California, Texas, Washington and Kansas participated. Reedley finished less than two points behind champion Kent-Meridian High School from Washington and just a tenth of a point out of second place. Reedley’s finish qualified the team for online nationals competition in May.
ABOVE: Coach Kirby Kauk holds the California- shaped plaque won by the team for its third place small schools finish.
LEFT: The Reedley High School team: (Front row from left) Jonah Chapa, Rosa Herrejon, Maria Ibarra, Lorena Orozco and Annie Ayers. (Back row from left) Bella Claxton, Melissa Sanchez, Cynthia Delgado, teacher/coach Kirby Kauk and Daniel Badilla.
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Orange Cove Blossom Festival set for April 7
Obituaries
Tommie Graham
Tommie Graham of Dinuba died April 1 in Di- nuba. He was 75.
Mr.Grahamworkedas a truck driver.
He is survived by his wife, one son, four daughters and 17 grand- children.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Weed abatement deadline for properties is April 15
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The Reedley Fire De- partment reminds all prop- erty owners that the annual weed abatement deadline is Sunday, April 15. Weeds are annual grasses that grow in the winter and turn brown in the summer with no water- ing. Dry weeds create a fire hazard.
The city conducts an annu- al weed abatement program for all vacant lots and alley- ways. However, due to weed
re-growth and the resulting hazard continuing throughout the fire season weed abate- ment must be maintained throughout the year.
This may require abate- ment of the weeds more than once, because they tend to grow back.
Any resident needing help to find a lot discing or landscape maintenance provider can contact the Reedley Fire Department at 643-0720 or send an email to cure@reedley.com.
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Weather permitting, the annual Orange Cove Blos- som Festival and parade will take place Saturday, April 7 in downtown Orange Cove.
Called “Blossoms in the Cove,” the event’s activities begin at 10 a.m. with a parade on Park Boulevard. March- ing bands from the local high schools and elementary schools will perform in the pa- rade among about 20 entries.
In addition, vendor booths featuring food, crafts and a variety of information will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Eaton Park.
Jess Chambers, who is helping the Orange Cove Area Chamber of Commerce pro- mote events in the city, said
the festival will take place even if there is light rain. The National Weather Service has rain in the forecast for Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7.
The Orange Cove Blossom Festival traditionally is the final scheduled event of the season for the Blossom Trail, which runs through a number of cities in Fresno County. Annual events in the area in- clude the Blossom Bike Ride originating in Reedley and the Blossom Festival in Sanger, both during the first Saturday in March.
Chambers also said the a car show — “Cruisin’ to the Cove” — is planned in down- town Orange Cove from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.
For entry information, call 626-5179 or 356-0376.
Virgil W. Goossen
November 21, 1928 - March 21, 2018
Virgil W. Goossen was born in Reedley, CA, on November 21, 1928, to Elmer and Alma Goossen in Dinuba. Virgil was the oldest of their four children. He died on March 21, 2018, at the age of 89.
Virgil graduated from Dinuba High School in 1946 where he played football and played the saxophone. A er high school he attended Reedley College for one semester and Tabor College in Kansas for a year.
Virgil married Nancy Miller September 30, 1949, in the Zion Kremmer M.B. Church in Dinuba. ey were blessed with three children. Carla, Steven and Bryan.
Virgil found farming to be exciting and a challenging voca- tion. He raised many crops including alfalfa, cotton, string beans, watermelons, fruit trees and vines. He was a hard worker and felt very blessed and thankful for the land’s provisions throughout his life time.
He was very involved in the Kingsburg Mennonite Brethren Church and Fresno Paci c University and Seminary, hold-
ing many positions and donating much time and money to each. He always enjoyed politics and served on the Republican County and State committees.
Virgil leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Nancy; his daughter, Carla Blodgett and her husband, Charles; his son Steven Goos- sen and his wife, Pam; his son Bryan Goossen; eight grandchil- dren and nine great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 29, at Palm Village Retirement Center in Reedley. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to Fresno Paci c Biblical Seminary, 4824 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93727.
Celebration of Life
Dr. Margaret Kroeker Frankz
Dr. Margaret Kroeker Frankz passed away the week before Christmas, at the age of 80.
We are now honoring her passing on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the morning at the Reedley Country Inn Bed & Breakfast 43137 Rd 52 Reedley, CA. 93654 • 559-638-2585. Please bring a good story to share.
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