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Mosquitoes in Dinuba test positive for West Nile Virus
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
The city of Dinuba was ad- vised last week by Delta Vec- tor Control District (DVCD) that a low number of mosqui- toes recently tested positive for West Nile Virus within the city.
The numbers, according to Mir Bear-Johnson, Scientific Program Manager for DVCD, though concerning, are not high enough to be alarmed.
Bear-Johnson shared about the recent findings, “The numbers we are getting back in the traps are fairly low, which is good news.”
According to DVCD, the mosquitoes that tested posi- tive for West Nile Virus were taken from three different traps within the city of Dinu- ba. A map released by DVCD indicated those locations be- ing in the northwest part of town (near North Euclid Av-
Obituaries
James 'Jim' Borton
James "Jim" Borton of Dinuba died July 1 in Di- nuba. He was 71.
Mr. Borton worked as a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Janette Borton, one son, two daughters, his mother Frances Borton, one brother and one grandchild.
Visitation was held July 7 at Dopkins Dinuba Funer- al Chapel. Services were held July 8 at Christ Lu- theran Church in Reedley.
Akio Tatami
Akio Tatami of Reedley died June 30 in Clovis. He was 92.
Mr. Tatami worked as a school custodian.
He is survived by two sons, one daughter, one sis-
enue) the southeast part of town (West of South Crawford Avenue) and the south part of town (South of Avenue 408).
Mosquito traps are strate- gically placed within the city at five traps per every square mile.
Less than 30 mosquitoes tested positive for the virus, said Bear-Johnson, which makes up a very small portion of all collected samples.
Furthermore, she ex- plained that the type of mos- quito that tested positive gen- erally prefer to bit birds more than people. The mosquito’s scientific name is Culex Quin- quefasciatus, but are typically referred to as ‘quinks’.
Though, according to Bear-Johnson, the threat to public safety is relatively low, people still should take prop- er precautions to safeguard themselves and their families against any possible threat.
West Nile Virus is a seri-
A graphic released by Delta Vector Control District reveals where mosquito samples were taken from that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
readings) every year. And it’s been going on for several years. This year is no more dangerous than previous years.”
She recommends resi- dents limit their outdoor ac- tivities around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most ac- tive. If outdoor activities are necessary, she recommends people wear long pants and long shirts to protect against any mosquito bites.
When outdoors, DVCD recommends using an EPA- registered insect repellent with one of the following in- gredients: DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
Residents are also encour- aged to dump any standing water once a week. Bear-John- son said the first three stages of a mosquito’s life begin in water.
“If we can eliminate their breeding grounds it makes a big difference when combat-
ing the threat,” Bear-Johnson shared.
Mosquitoes can lay hun- dreds of eggs at a time in wa- ter sources as small as a bottle cap. It takes only a week for an egg to develop into an adult mosquito.
Neglected pools can also contribute to a rise in mosqui- to population and DVCD asks that any such pools or spas be reported by calling them at 732-8606. Dead birds can also be reported at the same num- ber or online at www.deltavcd. com/services/request.
The DVCD will continue to test for the virus and, be- cause the numbers are low, is not actively conducting any adulticide, as doing so can also lead to mosquitoes building a resistance.
“If we need to, we can adulticide if we get the num- bers,” said Bear-Johnson. “With the numbers we have now it’s less likely.”
ous condition that can be very debilitating. In extreme cases the virus can even be fatal.
“I’m always concerned about West Nile,” said Bear- Johnson. “We get it (positive
ter and one grandchild.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12,
at Reedley Cemetery.
Ricardo Teo-Anen
Ricardo Teo-Anen of Di- nuba died June 26. He was
86.
Mr. Teo-Anen was a
farm laborer.
He is survived by his
wife, Lucing, four sons, 13 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with a wake at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at Faith Bible Church in Orosi. A funeral service will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at the church.
Dopkins Dinuba Funeral Chapel is handling the ar- rangements.
Another Jenni Park Fourth in Sanger
The Fourth of July Sanger Jenni Park Neighborhood Parade and Ice Cream Festival was organized for a fifth year by Mary Tieche. Christi Garza started it about 20 years ago. Every Fourth of July at 10 a.m. the parade steps off — after attendees recite the Pledge of Allegiance — from the eastern part of Jenni Park in north Sanger. It goes around the block and back to the park for ice cream and popsicles. The event perenially attracts 75 to 100 neighbors in the parade with lots of flags, cute children and pets and a boom box in a red wagon blaring patriotic music.
ABOVE: More than 100 patriotic neighbors rounding the corner on Church Avenue and heading back to Jenni Park for ice cream. The July 4 Southern California earthquake that happened at the moment the photo was being taken didn't slow the parade a single step.
LEFT: Mary Tieche, who has been organizing the parade for the past five years, stood with Eleanor, the granddaughter of Christi Garza who started the Jenni Park tradition more than 20 years ago.
Photos by Dick Sheppard / Mid Valley Times
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