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MARKET Continued from page A7 from the Fam- ily Farms fresh produce stand long enough to do a great job singing the National Anthem. Instead of the usual live band DJ Saint Jack entertained the crowd around the bandstand at the intersection of 7th and N streets until it was time for Sammy Kat the sword swallower, Court- ney Lopez the juggler and Gerallyn Wells with her LED hula hoops to take center stage. The chamber is looking for more certi- fied farmers and ven- dors for future events. "If they're interested in be- ing involved with down- town events that draw up to 5,000 people they should call the chamber at (559) 875-4575," said chamber CEO Tammy Wolfe. MISS DINUBA Continued from page A7 in many clubs and sports at Dinuba High includ- ing student council, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Madrigals, swim, cross country, ACCEPT Club, Leo Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Hiking Club. Her future plans are to attend San Jose State University and major in nursing. Her goal is to one day be a pediatric nurse practitioner. Katelyn’s platform is “Child Poverty.” "I chose this plat- form because growing up, I watched my ‘tias’ (aunts) struggle to buy school clothes for my cousins, and I want to help people in that situ- ation." She also believes her connections within the education system which will help her launch her platform. "I would like to be Miss Dinuba to gain ex- periences that will help transform me into the best version of herself," she said. She believes it will also build her pas- sion for helping others. Kyra Cortez Kyra Cortez, 17, is the daughter of Anto- nio Cortez and the late Kristine Cortez. She is a senior at Dinuba High School. Kyra is passionate about Choir and has par- ticipated in the elective since middle school. She also has been a member of the AVID program for three years while attending Dinuba High. She is also involved in community services such as the "Breast Can- cer Awareness Walk" in Fresno, raising funds for the organization in her mother’s name. Her future plans are to attend California State University, Fresno and major in psychol- ogy. Kyra’s platform is “Cancer Prevention.” She chose this platform because her mother passed away from breast cancer when she was 7 years old. Her love for her mother has made her very passion- ate about her message to take care of our- selves. "I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I really want to get to know my community better and be a role model for younger girls because they are our fu- ture," she said. Kyra said she feels being Miss Dinuba would also teacher her many skills and traits she may need for the future. Thursday, September 12, 2019 | A8 | Mid Valley TiMes Dick Sheppard / Mid Valley Times ABOVE: The Sanger High School cheer squad led the Apache marching band in front of the bandstand for the kickoff of the 2019 Farmers' Market season. BELOW: Four Sanger sisters who show up early for every Farmers' Market to get the best spot in front of the grand- stand - Bea Mendoza, Bertha Alvarado, Mary Soto and Angie Morales. Dick Sheppard / Mid Valley Times ABOVE: Adam Tsudama was the chauffeur for four- year-old twins Adalen and Adary who came to the Farmers Market to watch the twins' sister A'zahl per- form with the Apache marching band. BELOW: AMVET Post 98 Color Guard member Dewayne Bolin saluting after posting the Flag at the opening cer- emony. Photo Courtesy / Dinuba Chamber of Commerce ABOVE: The theme for the 2019 Miss Dinuba pageant will be "Run for the Roses." This year's pageant will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Dinuba. DINUBA GLASS CO. Auto • Comercial • Shower Doors Mirrors • Screens MILGARD REPLACEMENT WINDOWS NO STUCCO DAMAGE • Energy Efficient • Reduces Noise • Full Lifetime Warranty Free Se Habla Estimates Español 228 NORTH “L” ST. DINUBA • 595-1959 Have a story idea? Call Juanita Adame 559-638-2244 WITH FRIES AND DRINK FRIDAY 2 PC COD OR SHRIMP BASKET SATURDAY FLOATS ANY SIZE SUNDAY KIDS MEAL WITH THE PURCHASE OF ADULT COMBO WITH FRIES AND DRINK 2 PAPA BURGER SINGLES 1405 W El Monte Way ¢ 99 Dinuba • 559.315.5192 Store Hours: 10am - 10pm