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Kingsburg council honors Bruce Blaney, celebrates track team and swears in new CERT volunteers
Summary
The council recognized Bruce Blaney for 23 years of public service, proclaimed the 2026 Kingsburg High track teams for record performances, and Fire Chief Rodney Roberts presided as new CERT volunteers were sworn in. Remarks emphasized community service and volunteerism.
Mayor Mary Smith presented a resolution honoring Bruce Blaney for 23 years of community service, noting 16 years on the city council and seven years on the planning commission; Blaney thanked the community, his wife and the local fire chief who first recruited him to volunteer.
The council then read a proclamation celebrating the Kingsburg High School track and field teams’ 2026 season, listing several new school records and naming student athletes on record-setting relays. Coach Kraus thanked the athletes and coaches and described the pride in seeing multiple records broken in one season.
Fire Chief Rodney Roberts introduced the newest CERT volunteers and the council administered the oath of office to Mary Rochelle Lovett, Laura Lutz, Chelsea Dela Rosa, Gabriel Tabarez, Cameron Rocha and Emmanuel Ismela; Roberts described the volunteers' recent training and community service activities, including events and collaborations with Red Cross.
Why it matters: The recognitions and volunteer swearing-in ceremonies underscore local civic engagement, the role of volunteers in public safety and ongoing partnerships between city departments and community groups.
No formal council decisions were required for these presentations.
