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Sep 2010 11

Michelle Caban-Attendance Secretary at Reedley High School

Contributors, Education, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Michelle Caban has been an Attendance Secretary at Reedley High School for five years, but has worked for the Kings Canyon Unified School District for eight. “I started as a sub for a teacher's aide, and an EL (English Language) Tech working with students in their language assessment. I've also worked as a clerk typist at the Adult School and as an assistant to the KC Kids program. I saw an opening for the high school, applied, and have been enjoying it ever since.”

Aug 2010 21

From the Street to the Soccer Field

Lorie Lewis Ham, Ministry Musings

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Past Sunday mornings found the members of El Faro Community Church on the East Side of Reedley dealing with the distraction of kids outside their church causing problems. Men of the church would go out and talk to them on a regular basis. This year, things changed.

Aug 2010 7

A Man of Many Hats

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Sports

by Larry Ham

Will Goldbeck is a man who’s worn a lot of hats in his life. He has an incredible collection of sports-related baseball caps but that’s not what I’m referring to. When it comes to the local sports scene, Will has done it all -- often at the same time.

Jul 2010 24

Kuppajoe All Ages Nightclub: A Safe Place to Hear Great Music

2010 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Contributors, Lorie Lewis Ham, Ministry Musings, Music

by Lorie Lewis Ham

If you’re looking for a great concert in a safe atmosphere, Kuppajoe in Fresno may be just the place for you. “We have three main goals,” said Jesse Kennedy: “To throw great concerts with a positive message, create a safe environment and build relationships.”

Jul 2010 3

Pursuing Peace

2010 Articles, Community, Helping Hands, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

As we celebrate Independence Day, a day made possible through war, it seems appropriate to look at the other side of war: peace. There has always been opposition to war for various reasons, and I think most people truly wish for peace in this world. Sadly, human nature seems to prevent that from happening but…

Jul 2010 3

Summer Sports

2010 Articles, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Billiann Robertson

RHS athletes not only show their dedication throughout the school year but during the summer. Students take their athletic abilities to the next level through participation in summer sports, proving they are serious about their sport by giving up time during their vacation to improve as a team.

Jun 2010 26

Reedley’s Spectacular 2010 Fireworks Show

2010 Articles, Community, Reedley News

by Crystal Rakes

Picture Reedley 60 years ago; Independence Day is drawing closer and, for the first time, the city will be having a large fireworks display for the community. That first show was held at Washington Elementary, with about 5,000 people in attendance.

Jun 2010 19

Sounds & Sciences: Band Profile

2010 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Teens

by Allison Mackie

These four began their musical careers young, each taking different paths to get where they are. In high school, Anthony, Justin and Andy formed a modern-rock Christian band. Sounds & Sciences was formed when they joined up with Tyler…

Jun 2010 5

Sports Spotlight: An Intro

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Larry Ham, Sports

by Larry Ham

Born and raised in Southern California, I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My father was a sports fan and that made it very easy for me to learn to love everything from Baseball to Bowling, Basketball to Badminton.

May 2010 29

Love In the Name Of Christ: How We Can All Make a Difference

2010 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Ministry Musings, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Love INC is a national organization with local chapters that help those in need within a community. Their mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives…