Page 3 - Reedley Exponent 6-21-18 E-edition

The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, June 21, 2018 Lights & Sirens
June 7-June 13
Thursday, June 7
• Vehicle theft, 800 block of Avila Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 7:45 a.m. • Residential burglary, 13100 block of East South Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police De- partment), noon
• Drug equipment violations, 8th Street and I Street, 7:19 p.m.
Friday, June 8
• Disorderly conduct, Center Street and Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 1:52 a.m. • Trespass of real property, 700 block of G Street, 7:47 a.m. • Larceny, 800 block of G Street, 1:22 p.m.
• Larceny (agricultural), 6100 block of South Riverbend Av- enue, (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 2:46 p.m. • Trespass of real property, 700 block of G Street, 8:49 p.m.
Saturday, June 9
• Drunkenness, 500 block of East Jefferson Avenue, 6:22 p.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, South Mendocino Avenue and East Young Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department),
GRANTS Continued from page A2
help us provide new educa- tional opportunities for lo- cal school groups and park visitors at our Kings River Wildlife Area,” said Jeromy Caldwell, park manager for Pine Flat Lake and Dam.
The Kings River Conser- vancy currently maintains the 1.5-mile North River- side Trail that runs along the Kings River adjacent to the 34-acre Wildlife Management Area. The Sanger Unified School District brings sev- enth grade students to the North Riverside Trail on field trips to use as an outdoor na- ture classroom.
The second grant for $10,000 was awarded from the Central Valley Founda- tion to provide 32 interpre- tive trail signs along the North Riverside Trail.
The signs will help assist teachers with the courses and will be translated into Spanish and Hmong. In ad- dition, the general public can access the trail and use these signs to gain a greater
8 p.m.
• Aggravated assault, 1100 block of North Frankwood Avenue, 10:37 p.m.
Sunday, June 10
• Drug/narcotic violations, 800 block of East Jefferson Avenue, 9:38 a.m.
Monday, June 11
• Aggravated assault, 200 block of 8th Street, 12:15 a.m. • Vehicle theft, 8800 block of South Milton Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 5 a.m.
• Impersonation, 600 block of East Lincoln Avenue, 3:04 p.m.
• Destruction/damage/vandal- ism of property, 1500 block of North Valencia Court, 6:30 p.m. • Intimidation, 800 block of G Street, 7:16 p.m.
• Residential burglary, 1000 block of F Street, 11:52 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12
• Assault, 600 block of 3rd Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 8 a.m.
• Liquor law violations, 1100 block of West Olson Avenue, 6:34 p.m.
• Vehicle theft, 1700 block of
understanding of the local environment.
The grant also will pro- vide brochures that students will take home for further study and to inform their families about the Kings River in hopes the families together will visit the North Riverside Trail.
The conservancy will reach out to other school districts and youth organiza- tions to make them aware of the outdoor educational and recreational area.
The Kings River Conser- vancy is a nonprofit organiza- tion dedicated to encouraging public safety and sound pub- lic conservation practices along the Kings River cor- ridor from Pine Flat Dam to Highway 99. The organiza- tion’s purpose is to protect, enhance and provide educa- tion about the Kings River.
The conservancy par- ticipates in functions such as invasive species removal, operates a trout incubator house to release trout into the river, supports additional warden patrols, and main- tains safe public trails and
South East Avenue, 8:30 p.m. • Drug/narcotic violations, West Dinuba Avenue and South Frankwood Avenue, 10:20 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 300 block of Fett Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 4 a.m.
• Vehicle theft (agricultural), South Bethel Avenue and East Floral Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s Department), 7 a.m. • Credit card/ATM fraud, no address given, 8 a.m.
• Drug equipment violations, 900 block of Rails to Trails Parkway, 1:09 p.m.
• Commercial burglary, 13600 block of East American Avenue (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 6:04 p.m. • Drug equipment violations, 1100 block of North Pecan Avenue, 9:27 p.m.
• Drug equipment violations, 600 block of North Holly- wood Drive, 10:16 p.m.
(Crime reports are listed for the Reedley, Parlier and Orange Cove areas and are available online at crimere- ports.com. Unless noted, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls.)
access points along the river. For more information about the Kings River Con- servancy, contact the organi- zation at (559) 787-9500 or go online to kingsriverconser-
vancy.org.
Photo Contributed
The Reedley Middle College High School FFA team excelled at a May 5 state competition. From left to right are coach David Smoljan, Ivan Chavez, Gloria Becerra, Yazmine Bedolla, Abigail Cabrera and adviser Martin Castro.
Reedley Middle College High team wins state FFA soil, land judging
Contributed
Reedley Middle College High School’s FFA team won the soil and land evaluation judging contest on May 5 at the annual California State FFA Finals at Cal Poly University-San Luis Obispo.
Team members are Gloria Becerra, Yazmine Bedolla, Abigail Cabrera and Ivan Chavez. David Smoljan coached the team while Martin Castro served as an adviser.
The purpose of the land evaluation event is to provide education and awareness of the value of soils in production agriculture, envi- ronment and society. It and other events were evaluated by volunteers including Cal Poly fac-
ulty, staff and students, industry professionals, and community members.
Students at the state Finals competed in 20 other leadership and career development events throughout the day in categories includ- ing agronomy, dairy cattle, farm business man- agement, floriculture, forestry, livestock, nurs- ery landscape, marketing, vegetable crops, vet science and welding.
Event winners were announced at an awards ceremony hosted by Andrew Thulin, dean of the College of Agriculture’s Food and and Environmental Sciences. Winners will rep- resent California at the National FFA Conven- tion in October in Indianapolis, Ind.
Police arrest Crime Stoppers suspect
Staff Report
Police on June 17 arrested a Reedley resident who recent- ly was profiled in the monthly Crime Stoppers notice.
Derrik Balladarez, 20, car- ried a felony warrant of pos- sessing a dirk or dagger when he was taken into custody in the 600 block of East Spring-
field Avenue shortly before 10 a.m., according to police Sgt. Todd Lowery. Balladarez faced a charge of deterring an officer by threat or vio- lence when he allegedly tried to kick through the barricade window of the police vehicle.
In addition to the felony
charges, Balladarez was charged with misdemeanor counts of obstructing an of- ficer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Balladerez remained in custody as of June 19, ac- cording to the Fresno County Jail’s booking records.
Richard went home
to be with his Lord
on ursday, June 14,
2018. Even with several health issues, he kept going until the end. He had a love for life and enjoyed ying, gol ng and shing over the years. Family was very important to Richard, especially his wife Darlene who was the love of his life. ey spent time with children and grandchildren, traveling, and were always on the go.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elfrieda Neufeld, and sister Madie Butts. He is survived by his loving wife Darlene, son Michael, daughters Pam, Jennifer, Dana and Natalie, three sisters Judy, Ruth and Frieda, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
ere will be a brief Graveside Service at the Reedley Cemetery on Saturday, June 23 at 10 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at the Dinuba First Baptist Church, 600 E. Nebraska Ave.
Richard will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Pastor: Ron Robertson
Sunday Growth Classes: 9:30am Children’s and Youth programs
Sunday Worship: 10:30am – Service; Children’s Church, ages 4-11 5:30pm Prayer – Evening Service 6:00pm
Wednesday Dinner served at 6:00pm
Wed. Family Night at 7:00pm (Adults, Youth Children) Food Give away – the third Saturday of the Month at 9:00am Basketball – Monday 7:00pm; Wednesday 8:00pm
For more information, call the church at 559-638-2739 All are welcome to attend www.reedleyfullgospel.com
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 314 W. Manning Avenue • Reedley, CA 93654 638-2730
Pastor: Dr. Ernie Williams Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 3 thru 3rd grade Nursery available
Christ Lutheran Church 1254 N Frankwood Ave. Reedley 559-638-2112 www.clcreedley.org
Join us for worship Sundays at 9:30am All are welcome!
Musicians:
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Sunday Bible Study 9:30 AM, Worship service 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer @ 6:30 PM, Choir practice @ 7:30 PM
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