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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, February 7, 2019
Reedley, Valley again receive ‘F’ grade regarding tobacco use
Staff, Contributed Report
Reedley and most Fresno County cities and towns received “F” grades in the 2019 American Lung Associa- tion State of Tobacco Control report.
The reports, released on Jan. 30, once again took Fresno County cities to task for their failure to re- duce smoking among residents and control air quality. Of the 16 coun- ties graded, 14 (including Reedley)
received an F in the report. Conversely Califoornia as a whole was praised by the association for statewide attempts to reduce and prevent tobacco use. But officials voiced a concern about the number
of young people using e-cigarettes. “We are proud that California continues to make progress in ad- dressing the lung health of its peo- ple, Lindsey Freitas, senior director of advocacy for the American Lung
Association in California, said in the Jan. 30 news release. “By pass- ing a strong tobacco tax in 2016, continuing to support coverage of smoking cessation programs and other key quit tools and standing up to the billions spent in lobbying by Big Tobacco, the state remains a leading nationwide advocate for healthy lungs and clean air.”
In Reedley’s overall F score, the lung association gave a D grade for
smoke-free outdoor air. The highest score in that category came from the smoking ban in recreational ar- eas. The city received F scores for smoke-free housing and reducing sales of tobacco products.
Parlier was one of two county cities not given an F grade. The city received a D grade while Fire- baugh was given a C grade. Parlier received an A grade from the lung association for its efforts in reduc-
ing sales of tobacco products.
The 17th annual “State of Tobac- co Control” report grades states and the federal government on policies proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It finds California among the top states in the nation in several key ar- eas, but the rating hinges on state of- ficials continuing to act to implement strict measures to prevent youth smoking, e-cigarette use and multi-
unit housing protections.
Orange Cove Area Chamber awards banquet set for Feb. 23
Stormy weather sweeps through
Contributed
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims will be the keynote speaker for the for the Orange Cove Area Cham- ber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on Satur- day, Feb. 23.
The annual event will be held in the cafeteria of Orange Cove High School, 1700 An-
chor Ave. starting at 5:30 p.m. Special community-spir- ited honors will be presented, including: Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Entre- preneur of the Year, Safety Professional of the Year, Stu- dent of the Year and Educa-
tor of the Year.
Ticket information: 626-
5179 or visit the chamber of- fice at 640 Center St., #6.
Obituaries
Adrian
Garcia-Ayard
Adrian Garcia-Ayard of Parlier died Jan. 26. He was 31.
Mr. Garcia-Ayard worked as a laborer for Garcia Farm Labor.
He is survived by his parents, one brother, two sisters, one nephew and one niece.
A rosary was held Feb. 4 at Wallin’s Parlier Funer- al Home. A funeral mass was held Feb. 5 at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church in Parlier.
Hortencia Espino
Hortencia Espino of Cutler died Feb. 3 in Visa- lia. She was 92.
Mrs. Espino worked for 20 years with the Tu- lare County Office of Edu- cation.
She is survived by three sons, two daughters, one brother and two sis- ters.
Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with a ro- sary at 9:30 and funeral mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cutler. Burial will follow at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Di- nuba.
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez of Orosi died Feb. 2 in Visa- lia. He was 71.
Mr. Rodriguez worked as a custodian.
He is survived by his wife, one son, three daugh- ters, four brothers, three sisters and 10 grandchil- dren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Sterling & Smith Fu- neral Home in Dinuba. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Dinuba. Burial will follow at Smith Moun- tain Cemetery in Dinuba.
Rain and brief storms traveled through over the weekend and earlier this week. The city received substantial amounts of rain on Feb. 2, and received a brief amount of hail on Feb. 4. Also on Feb. 4, the Na- tional Weather Service office in Hanford issued a brief tornado warning or an area near Trimmer Springs about 12 miles north of Orange Cove. Recent storms have pushed the Central Valley’s rain total above the season average for the date.
ABOVE: Clouds loomed overhead in this shot look- ing west on Hogan Avenue between South Alta and Navelencia avenues.
LEFT: The storm system passed over the foothills north of Reedley in a shot looking north from Ameri- can Avenue.
Photos by Jon Earnest / The Exponent
Planning Commission to consider Blossom Trail subdivision
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The Reedley Planning Commission will consider ap- proving a one-year extension
of time for a vesting tentative subdivision map of the long- delayed Blossom Trail project during the commission’s regu- lar Thursday, Feb. 7, meeting.
The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 845 G St.
The vesting tentative subdivision map is for the 68-lot project located on the southwest corner of Manning and Zumwalt avenues. The move would be to provide a one-year extension of time in
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The commission also is
scheduled to consider the 2018 annual progress report for the Reedley General Plan and Housing Element.
Also on the agenda is nomination and election of a commission chair and vice chair.
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10Year MeMorial
Vanessa (Vanna) Lopez
July 29, 1989 ~ February 7, 2009
Here I am once again, this time it’s been 10 years. No matter the time or
distance our hearts still hold you near. You will never be forgotten
for our minds will always be clear. We miss you daily and keep
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Elizebeth Lee Bartel
May 24, 1925 - January 25, 2019
Elizebeth Lee Bartel, also known as Bette, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in Reedley California. She was born to Leroy and Laura Buckingham
in Medford Oregon on May
24, 1925. In 1969 she mar-
ried Curt Bartel. She lived and taught school in San Jose for 26 years. A er retirement, Curt and Bette moved to Dinuba from San Jose in 1980, and it was at that time Bette became a member
of Dinuba Mennonite Brethren Church. Bette was a very positive person, smart and witty, and
lived her life with the joy of the Lord always present.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Curt Bartel, and a grandson Jason Wichert. She is survived by 3 step children and spouses, Sharon and Joel Vogt, Steve and Sue Bartel, DeeAnn and Glenn Hershberger; 6 grandchildren, Tricia Anspikian, Seana Wichert, Ryan Gerber, Matt Gerber, Amy Snyder, Kristin Lee, Kevin Bartel, as well as 12 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Palm Village Chapel at 10am. Donations may be made to Open Gate Ministries in Dinuba Ca.
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