New Leash program’s 10,000th rescue
To Nicole and Paulino Gonzalez of Porterville for the birth of their child, Aviana Gonzalez, the first baby to be born in the new year on New Year’s Day at Sierra View Medical Center.
To all of the firefighters and personnel for their efforts to have led to the Sequoia Complex to now be officially considered 100 percent contained.
To Supervisor Dennis Townsend and others in their efforts to provide a chance for more volunteers to help out in the effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at a quicker rate.
To Penelope, who was the 10,000th dog whose life was saved and came off the New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport’s rescue van. And to all those who support and work to help that organization and to all those who work to help the Porterville Animal Shelter.
To all the numerous organizations and individuals in the Porterville area who did everything the could to make sure as many as possible, including those less fortunate, had a blessed Christmas during these difficult times. The Porterville area again showed what a loving community it is.
To the International Agri-center for being able to provide the World Ag Expo as an online event from February 9-11, which is actually just the beginning dates as World Ag Expo online events will be provided all year long.
The Poppies recognize those for their community service and those in the area for their accomplishments and appear every Friday in The Recorder. Those who have an idea for a Poppy can contact Porterville Recorder Editor Charles Whisnand, cwhisnand@portervillerecorder.com or 784-5000, extension 1048.