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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, February 8
• A purse was stolen from a customer in a 1:58 p.m. theft report in the 1600 block of East El Monte Way.
The Reedley Police Department handled 461 public-initiated and officer-initiated calls for service, with 88 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Officers com- pleted 71 police reports, made 16 arrests and is-
Monday, February 8
There were 77 calls for service and four traf- fic citations were issued. • Vehicle vandalism was reported in the 1400 block of J Street.
• Vandalism to a building was reported in the 1700 block of O Street.
• Vehicle vandalism was reported in the 300 block of Camelia Avenue.
• Officers completed a probation search inci- dent report in the 700
• A window and other property was broken in- side a residence during a disturbance at 3:18 p.m. in the 1100 block of East Whittaker.
• Homeless people were reported camping in a trash area and refusing
sued 16 traffic citations. There were two traffic collisions and four DUI cases, four fire calls and 19 medical aid calls
Monday, February 8
• The theft of license plates was reported
block of Faller Avenue. • Officers made a narcot- ics arrest in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• A person was arrested for trespassing in the 100 block of Academy Avenue.
Tuesday, February 9
There were 62 calls for service and eight traf- fic citations were issued. • Officers responded to a non-injury traffic ac- cident at Annadale and
to leave in the 300 block of South Alta Avenue at 6:29 p.m.
• A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of Rosemary Ave- nue at 8:25 p.m.
• A disturbance was re- ported in the 900 block
of Academy Way at 11:28 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9
• The theft of a catalytic converter from a Toy- ota Prius was reported at 8:49 a.m. in the 1300 block of Lincoln Avenue.
GreGory DaviDian
April 5, 1951 ~ January 30, 2021
Gregory Davidian, 69, of Cutler passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 30, 2021 leaving behind his family who loved him dearly. We awoke each day to discover some new adventure he had planned for his grandchildren. Skylar and Gregory, who have always called him “Daddy”.
He was born to John and Ann Davidian of Cutler on April 5, 1951. He started driving tractor at the age of nine and continued to this day with his business, Greg Davidian
Custom Tractor Work.
Greg attended Monson-Sultana grammar school. He was a proud 1969 graduate of Dinuba High School and attended COS until farming called him full time.
He married his wife, Margie Dawson, on April 11, 1975. Together, they grew, packed, and shipped cherry tomatoes for Zee and Dee Packing in Cutler. This hard-working business during these years were some of their happiest times.
Greg and Margie lived in the same house on their farm for the past 45 years. In 1980, they had their first child, a daughter, Annie. In 1992, they were unexpectedly blessed with their second daughter, Sara. In early years, Greg loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends. His farming friends would meet daily in the back of the Davidian home for a game or two of pool and some good laughter. Greg had the innate ability to make everyone laugh. He was kind and loving and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Greg is survived by his wife, Margie, his daughters, Annie Davidian and Sara Sempadian Davidian; his “baby girl”, Skylar, and “wingman” Gregory; his mother-in-law, Shirley Dawson of Dinuba; his sister Diana Davidian of Atascadero; sister and brother-in-law Janet and Jeff Belknap of Dinuba; beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins whom he dearly loved.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Ann Davidian; father-in-law Clyde Dawson; aunt and uncle, Charles and Hosana Noroian; aunt and uncle, Harry and Laura Davidian; aunt and uncle, Vaughn and Rosa Ananian; uncle George Ananian; his niece Alyssa Biswell; and recently, his cousin’s daughter, Nichole Noroian.
Services will be held a St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Yettem on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., immediately followed by a memorial luncheon. Burial will be at Visalia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Yettem.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www. millerchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel,
1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371.
A bright ray of light illuminated Sanger Hospital when Wynona Faye Pascoe was born. Her proud parents were John West Pascoe and Mamie Margaret (Powers) Pascoe. Nonie would relay this radiance thousands of times throughout her inspiring 72 years. Those who knew her well can attest to this experience.
She grew up in the Sanger area and as a product of the Award Winning Sanger School District. Her 8th grade school year was in Fresno where she formed a lifelong friendship. She returned to the Sanger/Del Rey area as Mamie was re-married to Roy Charles Cornelius. Her family consisted of older step-brother and sister Harold and Wynoka; older sister Wanda, younger siblings Kathy, Tommy, Mary, Wesley, Diane and Aggie.
During her education she developed many skills, including fashion, music, dancing, also artistic abilities with fabric, wood and mixed media. She was talented equally with interior and exterior environments, and church was enjoyment of God’s creation. Many friendships established endure to this day, and as only Nonie could do she was a lifelong friend with her delivery nurse.
Her career began in Fresno with very positive results and her many friends enjoyed their time together. In 1970 she dated Lee Delap and they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage September fifth. Once married, she continued her education at Reedley College, studying Business and Finance along with family commitments. Nonie was an excellent Mother for her two sons Carl and Chuck, making the household a neighborhood favorite. Her home was an enjoyment center for family, friends, her pets, and many projects.
Upon re-entering the workforce after starting a family, she was able leverage experience in banking and Christian Brothers to pursue her passion, a career in the Wine Industry. Opportunity came with Gibson Wine Company, a Cooperative and she progressed through positions to Office Manager and loyally served many Boards of Directors and Growers diligently for over 44 years. She had nearly 50 years of experience/service in the Wine Industry, and was still employed full-time when she experienced a stroke October 29th, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her father, John West Pascoe and mother, Mamie Margaret Cornelius; step brother, Harold Pascoe; sister, Wanda Mae Barnes; brother, Wesley Joe Pascoe; and son, Charles “Chuck” Delap.
She is survived by her husband, Lee; sisters, Wynoka, Kathy Wimpey, Mary Pascoe, Diane Glapenske, and Aggie Beltran; brother, Tom Pascoe; and many nieces and nephews. Her son, Carl and wife, Nancy along with grandchildren Curt and Evelyn, live in the Sanger area.
Nonie was loved by many friends, neighbors, growers, professionals from across the U.S., internationally and enjoyed membership in Corvettes of Fresno.
A Memorial Service was held on Friday, February 12, 2021. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship has been established in association with Sanger Rotary Club. Donations may be mailed to: Nonie Delap Memorial Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 22, Sanger, CA 93657. Arrangements were under the direction of Wallin’s Sanger Funeral Home,
1524 9th Street, Sanger, CA 93657. www.wallinfuneralhomes.com
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | A3 | Mid Valley TiMes
Lights & Sirens
in the 1400 block of E Street at 8:11 a.m.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 9:24 a.m. at the in- tersection of Manning Avenue and I Street.
• Officers made a ve- hicle stop at Kady and Manning avenues at
5:05 p.m., arresting the driver on suspicion of DUI.
• Officers made a vehi- cle stop at Manning and Frankwood avenues at 7:14 p.m., arresting the driver on suspicion of DUI.
Dinuba
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 3:13 p.m. in the area of El Monte Way and Whit- ney Avenue. There was blockage in the roadway. • The theft of a catalytic converter was re[prter at 5:33 p.m. in the 1500
Tuesday, February 9
• The theft of license plates was reported at 8:24 a.m. in the 800 block of East Dinuba Avenue.
• A person reported at 8:24 a.m. the theft of a cellular phone in the 200
of Bethel and Jensen av- enues.
• Public intoxication was reported in the 2600 block of Jensen Avenue.
block of Eaton Avenue. • A vehicle burglary was reported in the 1500 block of Tangerine Ave- nue at 7:08 p.m.
• A man wearing a gray hoodie and carry-
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block of South Sunset Avenue.
• During a 10:45 p.m. subject check in the 600 block of West Palm Ave- nue, an outstanding war- rant arrest was made.
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• Officers responded to a restraining order vio- lation in the 200 block of
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June 13, 1948 ~ January 19, 2021
Reedley
Sanger
information was avail- able.
Wednesday, February 10
There were 94 calls for service and 10 traffic citations were issued.
• Theft and vandalism were reported in the 1200 block of Rawson Avenue.
• A sex offense was re- ported in the 1400 block of Circle Drive.
• Officers made a nar- cotics arrest in the area
NormaN
B.
WaldNer October 16, 1929 ~
January 14, 2021
In the early morning hours of January 14, 2021, Norman B. Waldner passed away at his home in Dinuba. He was 91.
He was born in Huron, South Dakota on October 16th, 1929, to Mike and Nina Waldner. When Norman was 4, the family left South Dakota to move to California. They bought a small farm south of Dinuba and farmed row crops and had a dairy. He attended Dinuba High School, graduating in 1947.
After graduation, he enlisted in the Coast Guard. Norman enjoyed his time in the Coast Guard, but due to his father’s health was honorably discharged to return home, where he settled back into farming with his father.
In 1960, Norman met and fell in love with Judy Beinhorn. Their first date was right after Valentine’s Day, and they were married by August 1960. He was not one to delay decisions; he knew he had found the woman he wanted to share his life with! They soon started a family, in 1961 daughter Karen was born followed by their first son Michael in 1963 and last but not least, Daniel, born in 1965.
For Norman, farming was his life, his passion, and his hobby. Starting with the first 20 acres his father purchased he acquired more land over the years and diversified what he farmed. He grew cotton and other row crops, wine grapes, table grapes, raisin grapes, peaches, plums, nectarines, citrus, walnuts and cherries.
Norman and his son Michael farmed together for many years, and in the mid 1990’s discovered a unique tree limb of fruit in one of their orchards. Through many years of research and development with Bright’s Nursery, the August Fire Nectarine was patented and put into production. Norman enjoyed watching their nectarine variety become successful world-wide.
Besides farming, Norman had a keen interest in water issues effecting agriculture and in 1977 was elected to the Alta Irrigation Board of Directors. He would remain on the board until 2019. He would serve as president, and on October 4th, 2002, the Alta Irrigation honored his many years of dedication by naming their new corporation yard after him. Because of Norman’s vast knowledge about water issues, he had the honor of testifying before congress in March 1987 in Washington DC representing the Alta Irrigation District. Norman also served on the Kings River Conservation District board from 1981 to 2018, and was president from 1993 to 1997. He was on the Kings River Water Association board, serving as chairman in 1984-1986, and 1996-1998. Norman and Judy loved attending water conventions and cherished the friendships they made with the people they met. Norman also was a member of the Dinuba Lions Club for many years.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Nina Waldner, sisters Laura Hull, Arlene Blair, Verna Pearson, and granddaughter Shelby Waldner. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judy, of Dinuba, daughter Karen Jost and husband Timothy of Dinuba, sons Michael Waldner and wife Jennifer of Stoughton Wisconsin, and Daniel Waldner and wife Louann of Kingsburg. Eight grandchildren, Eric and Amanda Jost, Andrew, Ryan and Kelsey Waldner, and Morgan, Mason and Callie Waldner.
During the last few days of Norman’s life he was cared for by Kaweah Delta Hospice. Their kindness and caring towards Norman and his family will never be forgotten.
A service will not be held, and the family asks that donations may be made in Norman Waldner’s memory to: Kaweah Delta Hospice Foundation - 216 S. Johnson Street, Visalia, CA 93291
Lily avenues.
• A hit and run crash oc- curred in the 1300 block of J Street. The suspect was caught, and had been drinking.
• Officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1300 block of J Street.
• Officers conducted a field interview in the 1700 block of O Street.
• A hit and run crash oc- curred in the 200 block of K Street. No suspect
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