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SANGER HERALD • 3B • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018
Tom Flores takes in homecoming, hall of fame
Sanger
By Mike Nemeth
Sanger Herald
At the meet and greet mixer for the Sanger High School Athletic Hall of Fame, the Morenos, a band from Fresno, played under the trees next to the former kindergarten room of the Warren G. Harding School built in 1922.
Vance Enriquez, his wife Virginia and son Vincent Michael catered the event, setting up and getting ready.
Tom Nicholson, whose father Dean last year had his name officially and permanently etched onto Sanger High’s main gym, had produced a near minute-to-minute time line for the Sept. 28 event, and everything proceeded smoothly. People began to gather. Handshakes were exchanged. Sports were discussed.
Then the man of the hour arrived.
Tom Flores brought his wife, Barbara. Both walked up just like they were on the way to meet old friends. And many were. Ismael “Mike” Hernandez, a Sanger Unified board member, wore a shirt bearing the logo of the
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Sanger High’s Class of 1988 plans a 30-year reunion celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Belmont Country Club, 8253 E Belmont Ave. DJ Victor Gallardo entertains classmates. Tickets are $60 and include appetizers, dinner and two drinks. Virtual tickets can be reserved through PayPal or Venmo with SHSApaches88@gmail.com. Tickets and reservations are also available by sending checks payable to “Sanger High School Class of 1988” to P.O. Box 27592, Fresno, CA 93729. A pre- reunion mixer is planned at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Elbow Room, 731 W San Jose Ave. in Fresno. Details, 559-304- 7073 or 559-305-6243.
Janeen Langenheim, a volunteer with NAMI Fresno, will be presenting “mental health and the church” to Calvary Fellowship Church’s Women’s Group at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, at Calvary
The Keys to a Happy Heart — Part 3
Last week we discovered from Philippians 2:13 that God is with me, in me and for me.
This week we will look at “How to Keep a Happy Heart” from Philippians 2:15: “You are to live clean and pure lives as children of God in a broken and corrupted generation. You are to shine like stars, lighting up a dark world.”
To insure a happy heart, you need to have a clear conscience. You’ve got to get rid of guilt. You
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Tom Flores talks with others at a mixer for the Sanger High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 28.
remembered the address. Sanger Unified superintendent Adela Jones thanked him on behalf of his work through his
foundation.
“It’s always nice to do
stuff for kids,” Flores said. “They don’t know who I am but they know my name.”
And he mentioned the football game. “I’m looking forward to the game tonight,” he said. “I see Sanger High football is still winning.”
And they didn’t let him down in a thriller that came down to the final seconds with passes swatted away and strategic tackles and blocks making all the difference in the win. Flores had served as grand marshal for the homecoming parade prior to the game.
Nominees for the next class of inductees to the hall of fame will be accepted until Oct. 15. The next induction ceremony for May 4, 2019 in the Sanger Community Center.
The reporter can be contacted by email at nemethfeatures@gmail.com or by phone at the Herald at (559) 875-2511.
Tom Flores Foundation, which donates to children in the district in grades kindergarten through eighth. Mike Hannigan
Fellowship Church, 737 Church Ave. Details, 559- 224-2469.
The annual Sanger Police and Fire Open House is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at 1700 Seventh St. There will be helicopter landings, food and an opportunity to meet Sanger’s first responders. Pictures can be taken in the jail. Details, 559-875-8521,
Dia de los Muertos Celebration is planned from5to9p.m.Oct.27 in downtown Sanger with food, a parade, memorials and a beer garden. Live music and dancing is expected to enliven the city and bring out the color. Details, 559-875-4575.
Valley Disposal and the City of Sanger plan Sanger Community Clean-Up from 8a.m.to3p.m.Oct.27at the Sanger City Yard, 333 North Ave. for residents within the city boundaries. Proof of residency with a driver’s license or current utility bill is required.
AMVETS chili dogs are served from 5 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesdays of the month. The Fish fry will be the first Friday of every month. Everybody who’s
cannot be guilty and happy at the same time. You need to maintain a clear conscience. “You are to shine like stars, lighting up a dark world.”
What a beautiful image. To be a shining star, you are to live a clean life, full of integrity, purity and authenticity. Your life can be an open book with a clear conscience. Psalm 119:1-2 says, “Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the Lord’s teaching, keep his rules, and try to obey him with their whole hearts.”
Jesus said in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see
and his wife, Sky, warmly greeted the former NFL quarterback and coach as did Erlinda Valdez.
“Without that guy we
anybody will be there. Come early. It’s popular. There will also be kraut dogs, mustard dogs and Frito boats. Details, George 559-286-5667.
HeartSaver, a CPR class, is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Sanger Fire Department, 601 West Ave. Cost is $30. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. Details, 559- 875-6568.
A Weaponless Defense Class by instructor Jess Townsend is planned from 5to7p.m.Oct.6and13at Bethel Church, 946 Bethel Ave.
GriefShare, a 13-week series on how to recover from a deep hurt, is scheduled to begin from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Sanger United Methodist Church, 1612 P St. Details, 559-393-2260.
The Sanger Eagles’ taco nights are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Breakfasts will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of the month. The location is 225 J St. Details, Jim Batten 559-875-6820 or Denny Noller 559-392-1936.
The Sanger Community Task Force meets at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Sanger Chamber of Commerce,
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don’t have football,” said Ken Marcantonio, also a Sanger Unified board member and president of the Sanger Historical Society.
And Ted Torosian, who played for Fresno State and the USFL, talked about his time on Sanger’s 1976 championship football team and how more people should know about the impact of Coach Dean Nicholson. Of course, Torosian thinks the world of Flores. Most around here do.
Trailing Flores was a video crew hired by the Oakland Raiders to produce an hour-long documentary on his life and career. The crew followed him later that evening to the stadium that bears his name behind Washington Academic Middle School and onto the field when he flipped the coin to start the Sanger vs. Madera football game that night. Sanger won 36-33.
Flores’ visit marked the closest thing to royalty Sanger has. Flores earned four Super Bowl rings. He played and coached in the NFL. And, perhaps because of his influence, the Raiders dominate NFL fan culture in the area.
At the Sanger Apaches
Nov. 6 at Proteus Inc., Nov. 20 at Calvary Fellowship Church, Dec. 4 at Life Tabernacle Church, Dec. 18 at Life Tabernacle Church. Details, 559-250- 6433.
A candidates forum held by KQED and Radio Bilingue is planned at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Sanger Woman’s Club, 1602 Seventh St. T.J. Cox, a candidate for the 21st Congressional District, has accepted an invitation. His office said he plans to discuss health care, water, immigration and job creation.
Meet the Candidates forum held by the Sanger Woman’s Club is planned from1to3p.m.Oct.20 at 1602 Seventh St. The event includes those for the city council and Sanger Unified School District board. Refreshments will be served. Details, 559-531- 5067.
The Sanger branch of the Fresno County Public Library has reopened after an extensive remodel and has restarted its At the Library with Friends program which begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 Acoustic Highway playing oldies; Oct. 15 Patrick Contrerras and his electric violin. At 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 a grand reopening is planned with
homecoming game later that night, a couple guys decked out in what only could be described as post- apocalyptic Raiders wear, hung out at the stadium to the delight of fans there to get a glimpse of their hero. They showed their respect.
Flores is not out for publicity. He’s truly a nice guy.
He recorded a community service announcement, promoting the hall of fame. He signed footballs. He posed for individual and group photographs.
Sanger mayor Frank Gonzalez said he’s been a Raider fan since age 10 when he went to his first game. When he learned that Flores, who played for Sanger High and grew up in his home town, was coach, “I was a fan for life,” Gonzalez said in remarks to the coach at the event.
Gonzalez said years ago he asked to see one of Flores’ Super Bowl rings. And he said it affected him significantly.
“It’s always nice to come back to Sanger,” Flores said. He said he and the video crew went to his old house at 424 L St. and the color had changed. He said he was surprised he
Gabriella Perez of Dinuba
College and decided to
Sanger Job & Resource Fair on Oct. 2. "I'm looking for an administrative assistant job," Perez said, after talking with the representative at the California Employment Development Department desk. And she is bilingual. Demario Jones, who played basketball for the Sanger Apaches, was looking for a full-time position. He said he got a promising lead from a staffing agency. Jason Hartman, a junior at Sanger High, said he was looking for something part-time. He dubbed the offerings at the job fair "not bad." Corina Tamez with the city of Sanger said in the first hour of the fair more than 200 people had come in through the door. A new feature this year was the Fresno County Public Library Digi Bus, which offered attendees more than a dozen computer work stations, wifi and printers. Librarians also hooked up those who needed extra help with online databases to help them complete their resumes. Several job hunters enlisted the services of online resume coaches who helped spruce up their work histories.
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is graduating from Reedley check out the 4th Annual
PASTOR’S CORNER
face painting, ice cream, magic, dancing and the music of Hugh Taylor and the Wing Walkers. Preschool story time is at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday.
want relief from our pain. The Bible says it comes from purity. Purity comes from forgiveness, from God’s grace. What happiness! What joy! What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their
record.
I have to keep a clear
conscience. That means I keep short accounts with God. That means at the beginning and at the end of every day I do a spiritual inventory. I ask, “God, is there anything between You and me? Get rid of all the junk in your life. You practice what’s called spiritual breathing.
Read to a Dog with Vinny! is the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Builders’ Club for Lego enthusiasts is the second and fourth Wednesday.
You breathe out your sins in confession and you breathe in God’s power and cleansing.
1 John 1:9 promises, “If we confess our sins he’s faithful and just to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” So I keep my conscience clear. I keep short accounts with God. That’s the key to a HAPPY HEART!
Pastor Sam Estes is city advance director and facilitates the Sanger Community Task Force that meets the first and third Tuesdays every month. He can be reached at pastorsam51@gmail.com.
God.”
Do you know
what the word “blessed” means?
It’s the word for “happy” in Greek.
In Matthew 5,
Jesus gave the greatest sermon
ever taught — the beatitudes. He’s declaring, “Let me give you eight ways to be happy!”
Jesus said the blessed (happy) are the pure in heart for they shall see God. A pure, clean heart is a happy heart.
What do we do when we do not have a clean pure heart? You might think, “I’d like to be happy, but
how do I keep my conscience clear when it’s not clear right now?”
Then you need to do what Psalm 32:1 says. “What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven!
What joys when sins are covered over! What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.”
Look at those words “happiness,” “joy” and “relief.” Those are three things we all want in life. We all want to be happy. We all want to enjoy life. We all
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