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tion fire caused by fire- works.” One right after the other.
However, this time to my surprise I heard a different kind of call. “Illegal fireworks at this address.” “Neighbor calling to report illegal fireworks next door, the address is such and such.”
One after the other, people calling in, not just to report illegal fireworks, but to give specific addresses on where they were.
I was almost pleas- antly surprised. Shook my head and smiled. Wow people are actually fighting back against il- legal fireworks.
This year, Reedley Police issued 30 illegal fireworks citations on the Fourth. Those came with a fine of $1,000.
For so many years we’ve complained about the negative effects of illegal fireworks.
However this year was different. What I heard and witnessed was something a little different than in years past.
Residents doing something about it. Tak- ing their streets back. Calling and giving spe- cific details of where the perpetrators were, and doing so with no hesitation. Finally put- ting a stop to the nega- tive effect that this holi- day has become.
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Nicole Zieba, Reedley City Manger smiled as she posed for a photo during this year's senior luncheon.
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Street Fair and Farmer's Markets 2021 - Applications are now being accepted.
There will be fresh fruit and produce, local crafts, music, activi- ties, food vendors and so much more. Con- tact the Sanger Cham- ber of Commerce for vendor information at (559) 875-4575 or email sangerchamber@gmail. com
Postponed, new date to be determined- Tom Flores hometown hero
event. For informa- tion on this event call (559) 875-4575 or email sangerchamber@gmail. com
Aug. 28 - Sanger High School Class of 1971's 50th Reunion will be held on August 28, 2021 at Wolf Lakes.
Contact Guy Tinoco at (559) 614-6660. $55 per person for dinner Send check or money order to him at PO Box 1211, Grover Beach, CA 93483.
Reedley Senior Center Events Every Wednesday -
Gleaners (drive-thru) program at Reedley Community Center- Every Wednesday 8:30- 9:30 or until supplies are gone
Senior Patio Social
Join us on the Senior Patio every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m-11 a.m. Coffee and Pastries will be served. There is limited seating. Please RSVP (559) 637-4207. (Our social time will be moved indoors begin- ning Tuesday, June 22, 2021.)
Immanuel Schools - New Student Applica- tions now being accept-
ed, space is limited and spots are filling quick- ly! Contact our admis- sions department with any questions (559) 638- 2529.
Mondays - Yoga Monthly Class 6 p.m - 7 p.m. For more informa- tion (559) 637-4203
July 21 - The Kings River Conservatives will be having a very special guest speaker at the School House Restau- rant, at 6:30 pm. Sandy Torosian will be speak- ing on The Critical Race Theory and other school related topics. Please join us. If you have questions please text (559) 859- 1813.
Dinuba
July 8 - Dinuba First Assembly of God will host its annual salad bar and dagwoodsandwich. Take-out Fund-raiser to benefit the Open Gate Ministries of Dinuba From 11 a.m. 1 p.m.
Takeout only and masks are required. Church Location: 412 South "L" Street (at Mono), Dinuba Alan Hawkins, co-Chair 591- 1016. Marian Clifton, co-Chair (559) 834- 5135. Diane Domingo,
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