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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, August 30, 2018
West Nile virus mosquito cases in county include Reedley
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The Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District reports that re- ports of mosquito-borne diseases, West Nile virus (WN) and St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLE), are once more increasing in Fresno County and throughout California. Also, the presence of a new, invasive
mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, has expanded into most residential neighborhoods and communities in Fresno County.
Samples of Culex mosquitoes collected from cities, communities and rural areas in Fresno County (including Reedley) have tested pos- itive for WN and SLE. There have been 21 human West Nilecases in
California reported so far this year in California, with two in Fresno County. Last year there were 600 hu- man cases of the virus in California — with 44 deaths — and 14 cases in Fresno County but no deaths.
No human cases of SLE have been reported in 2018. Last year, there were four confirmed human SLE infections in the state, none in
Fresno County, and no fatalities. West Nile virus is a disease that can be transmitted to humans and other animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who are infected with WN will not expe- rience any illness. Approximately 20 percent of infected individuals will have mild to moderate, flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache
and body aches. Less than 1 percent of individuals will develop serious neurologic illnesses, such as en- cephalitis or meningitis, and this neuro-invasive illness can be life threatening.
Older persons and those with compromised immune systems, di-
See WEST NILE on page A3
FIESTA Continued from page A1
Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce office at 1633 11th St. The frog character was designed by local art- ist Abrianna Lopez, a Reed- ley College art major who hopes to become a cartoon animator.
This year’s Fiesta theme is “Jump in On the Fun,” which is inspired by this year’s 50th anniversary of the Reedley Frog Jump Contest. This year’s contest will award top three places in two categories: longest single jump and long series of three jumps by frogs sup- plied to contestants..
The frog jump contest will start around 12:30 p.m., shortly after the end of the annual Fiesta Parade on Sat- urday, Oct 13, in front of the Reedley Police Department on G Street. The event wel- comes entrants of all ages. Entry fee is $1 per person, and each contestant is re- quired to name their frog.
Eddie Vasquez of E&D Barber Shop in Reedley is the only member from the original crew in the 1960s to remain active with the event. Vasquez once again will escort contestants to the middle of the jumping arena and, if need be, em-
Obituaries
Sara Santoyo
Sara Ramirez Santoyo of Reedley died Aug. 23 at her residence. She was 89.
Mrs. Santoyo worked as a season fruit packer.
She is survived by three sons, four daughters, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation, Rosary and Mass were held Aug. 28 at the old St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Reedley. Burial followed at Reedley Cemetery.
ploy a few tricks to help jump start a frog.
The Rotary Club of Reedley continues to accept entries to the annual Fiesta Parade, scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13. The parade features traditional pageantry of unique floats, custom automobiles, high- stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands traveling along G Street from North Avenue to 14th Street.
A highlight of the parade is the annual appearance of the Reedley High School Pi- rate Marching Band. Other bands participating in the non-competitive format is Orange Cove High School, Dinuba High School, Roos- evelt High School of Fres- no and Tranquillity High School. The couple selected as this year’s Fiesta King & Queen will present an award to their favorite marching band entry.
Parade awards will feature the highly-coveted Sweepstakes Trophy for top overall entry as well as top three awards for each pa- rade class. The Grand Mar- shal’s Trophy will be award- ed to the Grand Marshal’s favorite non-musical entry.
This year, the Rotary Club is offering a $500
See FIESTA on page A6
John Zaczek
John Zaczek of Clovis died Aug. 23 in Fresno. He was 71.
Mr. Zaczek worked as an aircraft lineman.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, one sister, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass will held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the old St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Reed- ley. Burial will follow at Reedley Cemetery.
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Attendees at the annual Reedley Area Ag Boosters’ “Hot August Nights” dinner/fundraiser filled the main hall of the Reedley Community Center on Aug. 18. Event organizers called the event a huge success with more than $32,000 raised to help fund local FFA and 4-H programs.
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Ag boosters raise $32,000
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From left, Ag Booster member Will Huebert, Danny Hammond and Samantha Wiebe took a break during the evening’s festivities.
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Dinner attendees checked out the silent auc- tion items on display at the Community Center. More than $32,000 was raised from the event.
Staff Report
The 2018 edition of “Hot Au- gust Nights,” the annual Reedley Area Ag Boosters dinner and fun- draiser, was a big success accord- ing to event organizers.
The Aug. 18 dinner at the Reedley Community Center raised more than $32,000 to help fund lo- cal 4-H and FFA programs. Money goes to students in the programs at Reedley High School, immanuel High School and Reedley Middle College High School.
Students receive money for top off bids, scholarships and as- sistance in buying items for ani- mals or supplies for projects. Mon- ey raised came from ticket sales along with silent and live auctions of donated items.
Reedley man accused in assault case, false police report
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Police arrested a Reedley man on suspicion of assault, and planned to charge him with a false police report in a separate case.
Vincent Pimentel, 24, was
taken into custody in an al- leyway off E Street the after- noon of Aug. 23, one day after he was suspected of throwing a hammer over a fence at a woman in the 1100 block of B Street. A police detective spot- ted Pimentel arguing with a
man while waving a knife on Aug. 23, and arrested him af- ter a brief pursuit.
On Aug. 21, Pimentel told police he had been attacked
FAST
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candidate], nor has the county clerk,” Zieba said. “So we think we’re fairly safe in saying that Council Member Fast is the only person who filed papers and had intentions of running for this particular seat.”
Zieba told the four council members in attendance that she asked Fast not to attend the special meeting. The vote to fill the position by appoint-
and struck by a vehicle. Ac- cording to police, Pimentel lat- er admitted he had fabricated the story. Police said he also would be charged in that case.
ment was the only item on the agenda, and Fast would have had to recuse herself from voting.
Fast will be sworn in be- fore the council begins its new year in January.
There is one contested council race — District 4, where incumbent Ray Soleno is being challenged by Lee Ky. The top vote-getter in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, general elec- tion will be sworn in along with Fast.
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