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Thursday, May 9, 2019 | A7
Open Gate holds salad, sandwich fundraiser
Open Gate Ministries held their annual Spring Salad Bar and Sandwich Luncheon last Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Hall Room. Pictured above are some of the volunteers who served at the event.
Chili cook o coming to Alta District Historical Society
College
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those who put him in the position to win, including his family, who was also in attendance with him. He also thanked the Rivera family as he spotted them in the audience.
“Thank you guys for everything you’ve done,” he told the Riveras, explaining how he would often walk through the front door without knocking.
One of the things McMaryion credited for
his success has been the idea of what he called ‘intentional living’. He said it’s the reason he was able to do well academically throughout college and still be involved in his community.
“People have asked me how I can do it,” said McMaryion. “And the answer is that I enjoy it. “
He encouraged the seniors in attendance to live a life with intention and to have a ‘proactive life’ rather than a ‘reactive life’. He explained that he gets up at 5 a.m. every morning so he can have an edge on the day and have his day planned out.
He further encouraged the seniors to keep in mind the company they keep when they go off to college. “I’m not saying that your friends change you,” said McMaryion. “But they do nudge you.”
He said he takes pride in surrounding himself with people who are better than him, and
trusts those friends to hold him to a higher accountability. One of those friends is Oakland Raider quarterback Derek Carr, who McMaryion said has pushed him in what it is to be a professional.
McMaryion said he also has a new-found respect for reading and encouraged others to tap into the valuable resource of written material.
One of the things he read was something that changed his perspective on life.
“I came across a saying that said, ‘We’ll be successful in life when we realize that things don’t happen to you, things happen for you’,” said McMaryion.
He added that going through his tribulations at Oregon State gave him a greater appreciation for his success at Fresno State. And as for how that training-workout went for the Raiders, McMaryion said it went well and that Oakland Raiders coach John Gruden told him, “I hope we give you a call in the next couple of week.”
After his address, 64 seniors signed their commitments to various colleges throughout the states, each now on the verge of making a name for themselves. The seniors and their families were all treated to a dinner to celebrate the milestone.
At the event, each student’s name, along with the college they will be attending, was announced as they signed commitments with family on hand. Prior to signing, those in attendance heard a special video message from former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Some of the students, however, got to see her speak first hand as a group from Dinuba High School traveled to UCLA last week to attend the National College Signing Day event. The First Lady was the keynote speaker.
Roberts, who will be taking a principal position in Calabasas next year as his wife enters a doctorate program at UCLA, said the event will continue to highlight the achievements of both present and past Emperors in the coming years.
Sentinel staff report
If you've been waiting for a chili cook off to come to town, this month is your opportunity. The Alta District Historical Society will be having their First Annual Chili Cook Off on May 25 on the grounds of the Alta District Historical Society.
The event, entitled 'Beans, Brews and Blues', will include chili tasting, craft beer sampling and musical entertainment by musician Rene Emilio.
If you are looking to show off your chili cooking skills, the society still has spots available for the chili competition. Teams can sign up for the event by calling the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce at
591-2700. The cost to enter the competition is $25 per team.
Each team can have as many as four team members and all chili must be prepared on site. As a rule, no prepared foods can be brought into the event.
A silent auction and 50/50 drawing will also take place at the event.
Individual tickets for the First Annual Chili Cook Off are $25 for adults and $20 for minors (prior to event. Tickets at the event are $30 and $25, respectively.
For more information, call the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce.
Dinuba FFA to
hold plant sale
tomorrow and
Saturday
Arrests
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On May 10th and 11th, the Dinuba Agriculture Department will be hosting their annual plant sale. Plants that will be sold are all grown, and cared for, by agriculture students. Plants include various house plants, sago palms, irises, succulents, succulent arrangements, aloe vera, and miscellaneous vegetables. Additional items, such as bird houses and bird feeders will
also be available.
Friday sale time is 3:00 pm
to 6:00 pm and Saturday the saleis8amto12pmandlocated at the Agriculture Department, 1131 E. Magnolia Way. Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages, Dinuba FFA, to preview the available plant material. Come out and support a growing plant program and agriculture education program. One hundred percent of the proceeds go back to the agriculture program.
Cinco de Mayo pageant contestant Bianca Villanueva.
Correction
A graphics mistake inadvertently caused the name of one of the Cinco de Mayo's contestants to not print in last week's Sentinel. The contestant's name is Bianca Villanueva. The Sentinel apologizes for the mistake.
his mother three times inside the house and was throwing things around.
The victim confirmed the assault and said she was pushed by him and had visible injuries.
He was placed under arrest at the scene and was later booked into the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Elizabeth Lee Valencia, 40, of Dinuba was booked on May
5 on suspicion of shoplifting, a misdemeanor.
Police say she was taken into custody at Walmart after she attempted to shoplift by not scanning the items at the self checkout.
She was arrested in the 700 block of West El Monte Way, booked and later released with a citation to appear in court.
• Ester Contreras, 47, of Dinuba
was booked on May 5 on suspicion of shoplifting, a misdemeanor.
Police say she was taken into custody at Walmart after she attempted to shoplift by not scanning the items at the self checkout.
She was arrested in the 700 block of West El Monte Way, booked and later released with a citation to appear in court.
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