Gustavo G. Ortega Velasquez, “Gus” was born September 24, 1976 in Mexico. He passed away April 11, 2016 in Corcoran at the age of 39 in the arms of his wife Donna and son Ruben.
Gustavo G. Ortega Velasquez “Gus”
Month: May 2016
Supervisor Richard Valle launches water campaign
Two Kings County supervisors last week hand-delivered a letter to The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation protesting the five percent water allocation approved for Central Valley farmers from the Central Valley Project. The letter was approved by the board April 12 and taken to Sacramento by Supervisors Richard Valle of Corcoran and Craig Peterson of Hanford.
City watering schedule changes
Just in time for the weather warm-up, the City of Corcoran has loosened its outdoor watering schedule. With council approval of a new resolution last week, residents and other users can begin watering outside landscaping two times per week.
Measure K to make public safety a priority
With all communities on board, Kings County is forging ahead with Measure K, a one-quarter cent sales tax which will be placed on the June 7 ballot. Measure K is being billed as an initiative that will make public safety a priority.
Boswell 5K Fun Run
Registration is underway for the Boswell Games 5K Fun Run and Walk, which will be held Saturday, May 14. The race will begin at 7 a.m. at the Recreation Association of Corcoran (RAC), 900 Dairy Avenue.
Scholarship honors Bill Kemble
American Legion Post #144 of Corcoran has announced its scholarship program. Each year, the post will present a scholarship to a deserving Corcoran High School student and each year the post will honor a different local veteran when making the award.
Rebecca Lorene Penrod
Beloved Mother, Teacher and Friend Rebecca Lorene Penrod was born in Holland Missouri on July 11, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Mary Connelley. She passed away in Redding, California at the age of 94.
Kiwanis Mother’s Day breakfast
The Corcoran Kiwanis Club is once again sponsoring their Annual Kiwanis Mother’s Day Breakfast, which will be held Sunday, May 8, at the Corcoran Veteran’s Hall from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
HERO PACE to help homeowners
During last week’s regular city council meeting, the council voted to make the HERO Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program available to local residents. HERO PACE financing enables homeowners to make energy and water efficiency improvements and pay for them over time through their property tax bill. HERO payments may have tax benefits and homeowners may see immediate savings on utility bills.
Gladys Elliot turns 99
Gladys Elliott recently celebrated her 99th birthday during a gathering that included approximately 30 guests at the Waukena Church.
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