Mid Valley Times 10-31-19 E-edition

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Vol. 1, No. 17
Double
grand
marshal
honors for
Sheppard
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
A new 'Trunk' tradition
For the first time in the his- tory of Sanger’s parade season, the city’s Veterans’ Parade, to be held Saturday, and the 72nd Annual Nation’s Christmas Tree City
Toyland
Parade
will have
the same
grand
marshal.
Earning
the dis-
tinct hon-
or is Dick
Sheppard,
retired edi-
tor of the Sanger Herald.
“My initial reaction — dis- belief,” said Sheppard of being named grand marshal for both parades. “Then I realized it re- ally wasn't about me anyway. It was about the body of work ac- complished during 15 years at the Herald and it would be okay to accept on behalf of people who contributed to that body of work on behalf of the good people of the City of Sanger. Out little town is a better place because of them. .”
Sheppard was born in Okla- homa and came to California in the 1930 with his family. He attended elementary schools in Linnel and Exeter before mov- ing to Dinuba, where he attend- ed junior high and graduated from Dinuba High School.
Just one week after graduat- ing from high school, he enlist- ed in the U.S. Army. His basic training at Ford Ord led him to a military intelligence group – the United States Army Secu- rity Agency.
See SHEPPARD on page A14
Car clubs host Dinuba event for second year
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
A new tradition is devel- oping it the city of Dinuba as several car clubs held a total of three trunk-or-treat events over this past weekend. The tradition began last year with the first of such events being held at the Circle K on West El Monte Street.
This year, three car clubs participated in the Oct. 27 Cir- cle K event, the Creativity Club of Dinuba, the 5150 Car Club of Visalia and the New Friends Car Club of Farmersville.
Clubs decorated their trunks and allowed event go- ers to admire their vehicles as they in turn handed out
Dinuba
Library
embraces
Dia de los
Muertos
A young Dinuba Branch Library visitor carefully painted a paper skull during the library’s second an- nual Dia de los Muertos workshop on Oct. 29. According to Dinuba li- brarian Stephanie Buckridge, last year’s event drew so many people that they decided this year to open up the entire library for the event. Stations were spread throughout the library with various Dia de los Muertos activities and crafts for all ages. On Friday, Nov. 1, the library is expecting another large crowd as they will be hosting a Mexican Lo- teria (bingo) event. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Rick Curiel / Mid Valley Times
Dick Sheppard
candy. The candy was pro- vided by Dinuba Circle K’s Sukhwinder Sidhu.
On hand at this year’s
event was Otis Denney, own- er of Otis Plaza wear Circle K is located. Denny, who was dressed as General Patton
at the event, now leases the property to Sidhu.
See TRUNK on page A14
Career Day event benefits Orosi High students
By George M. Villagrana
Mid Valley Times
Orosi High School stu- dents had a perfect oppor- tunity to explore a wide range of occupations dur- ing the school’s annual Ca- reer Day event held on Oct. 25.
Students learned what it takes to land a dream job or career and what it takes academically while prepar- ing for the ever-changing global job market. Students spent three sessions listen- ing to stories from alumni and professionals about how they selected their oc- cupations and the neces- sary steps to make their dreams become a reality.
OHS principal Roberto
See CAREERFAIRonpageA5
Rick Curiel / Mid Valley Times
David Vasquez of New Friends Car Club of Farmersville puts the final details on his Dia de los Muertos themed trunk at the Oct. 27 trunk-or-treat event, held at Circle K in Dinuba.
Halloween events scheduled in MVT cities
Jon Earnest / Mid Valley Times
Nearly all downtown businesses along G Street in Reedley will par- ticipate in the annual "Trick or Treat on G" event Thursday, Oct. 31.
By Jon Earnest
Mid Valley Times
There will be plenty of or- ganized Halloween activities in addition to the traditional trick- or-treating for young — and old- er — children in the Mid Valley Times circulation area cities on Halloween this year.
Here are events scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 by city:
Reedley
• The third annual Trick or Treat on G Street will be held from 3 to 6 p.m,. at all down- town businesses along G Street. All stores with a "Trick or Treat onG"signinfrontoforinthe
window will be passing out free candy and other treats.
Erik Valencia, executive di- rector of the Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce, said a good turnout of people is ex- pected for the popular event. Once again, Kings Canyon Uni- fied School District along with St. La Salle Catholic School and Immanuel Schools will be rep- resented at the event.
The Reedley Police Depart- ment and Reedley Fire Depart- ment also will have exhibits set up during the event. Police again will set up the miniature
See HALLOWEEN on page A11
Adjust your clocks for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 3.
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