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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Local schools compete at various valley fairs
The View From Here
I stood outside the Livestock Exhibit Center at the Fres- no Fair- grounds on the af- ternoon of
Oct. 5.
Looking toward the
Paul Paul Theatre and the Tatarian Grandstand one could see clear across the fairgrounds to where the amusement rides would have been.
There was no smoky smell of barbecue linger- ing in the air. No vendors selling souvenirs. No face paintings. No walking, no one enjoying themselves at Fresno County's yearly tra- dition.
The only noise could be heard from inside the live- stock center. Here, several schools waited anxiously for their turns to show off their animals.
For those who have grown up in Fresno County, we all know the “Big Fresno Fair” is an event we look forward to each year.
The food, the attractions, the concerts. And, with the exception of a few vendors setting up for the fair’s drive through eats event, none of that was happening this year.
Again, a stark reminder of how COVID-19 has af- fected our communities.
A few days later I was in- formed that someone close to me tested positive for COVID-19.
To protect their privacy, I will not be disclosing their name. Following the diagno- sis, they had a rough couple days during the onset of the virus. Thankfully, they are fully recovered now.
However, because I’d been in close contact, I al- so had to be tested. Denial set in. I began to retrace my steps. All the places I’d
SEE COLUMN on page B9
Conservative Club meeting, Oct. 21
MVT Staff Report
The Kings River Conser- vative Club will conduct a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednes- day, Oct. 21, at the School House Restaurant. 1018 S. Frankwood Ave. east of Sanger.
Meeting agenda includes discussion on the Nov. 3 elec- tion, propositions, and the Election Integrity Project. In addition, candidate Matthew Tuttle will speak about his run for Reedley City Council.
Voter guides will be avail- able at the meeting. The pub- lic is invited.
Juanita Adame
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From left, Kelly Hampton, Kenna Sandberg and Immanuel student Meredith Torres. Torres took home the Supreme Champion award for her market lamb at the Caruthers Fair.
By Juanita Adame
Mid Valley Times
The Livestock Exhibit buildings were filled with on- ly participating students and their close family members during this year's 'Big Fresno Fair' FFA and 4H competi- tions.
Many of the shows sched- uled for the 2020 season, in- cluding the fair's College Divi- sion Show, were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other shows however, like the junior livestock show were held in small capacities.
According to statements on the Fresno Fair website, along with the changes, a vir- tual auction would also take place this year.
“Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are current- ly working with the Fresno County Health Department on a single specie per day grade and go exhibition format to give 4-H and FFA students the chance to have that valuable experience,” the statement read.
Competitions for junior market goats, dairy goats, boer goats, cattle, and swine shows were held as only im- mediate family was allowed to enter the arena.
Family members and stu- dents were required to pass health screenings and wear masks throughout the compe- tition.
More photos on B10
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Reedley Middle College High School freshman, Jocelyn Rodriguez posed for a photo with her goat, "Gordon" before the competition.
Reedley High School
grad joins honor society
Sanger student to complete project for Eagle Scout honor
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A former Reedley High School student has joined one of the oldest and most selec- tive collegiate honor societ- ies.
Araceli Duran-Jimenez was initiated at California State University, Fresno.
According to information from Phi Kappa Phi, only the top 10 percent of college se- niors and 7.5 percent of col- lege juniors are eligible for the membership. The honor society website also add-
ed taht Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a dif- ferent kind of honor society.
Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate de- grees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.phikap- paphi.org.
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Christian Gonzalez will complete his Eagle Scout project on Oct. 17 in Sanger.
Photo of the week
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A photo of Enzo Arias, 1 year 8 months, showing his big smile after the Las Vegas Raiders win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 11, was sent in by his grandmother, Senaida Vasquez. Have a photo you'd like featured? Email juanita@midvalleypub- lishing.com.
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A student at Hallmark Charter School and soon to be Eagle Scout, will be complet- ing his Eagle Scout project on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Sanger.
The student, Christian Gonzalez will be installing a pedestal and will be laying crushed gravel in front of the building with 12 other boys.
The project will serve as Gonzalez's final requirement to make the rank of Eagle.
"He started this journey whenhewas7yearsoldasa
Cub Scout and we have seen him grow, mature, and lead as a Boy Scout," said Cesar Gonzalez, Christian's father. "Through our military moves, he has managed to stay fo- cused as he navigated three different Boy Scout Troops, we are super proud of him."
The event will begin at 8 a.m., and will be held at the American Legion Post in Sanger. Christian is part of the Boy Scout Troop 223.
For more information on the Eagle Scouts, visit nesa. org/for-eagle-scouts.