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Dinuba NJROTC present colors
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Members of the Dinuba High School ROTC presented colors at the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 [above photo] and at the yearly soccer championship game, held at Crawford Park on Nov. 17. Presenting colors were, left to right, Danny Gomez, Victor Tejeda, Jose Cervantes and Javier Bedolla.
“This NJROTC is proud to serve our community,” Daniela Gallegos, Chief Petty Officer and Public Affairs Officer, said.
The Girls varsity colorguard placed second in the Area – 11 drill meet held at Reedley High School on Nov. 18.
“The colorguard has improved in the past year,” Gallegos said. “The NJROTC program also took third place in their uniform personnel inspection, the first one ever awarded to us. We enjoy seeing our unit improve and hope to see more improvements in the upcoming years.
Holiday
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Lights &Sirens
canned food and toys since November 27. On Friday evening, a Dinuba trolley will stop at each Dinuba elementary school to pick up the results. The trolley will arrive at the Dinuba Transit Center from 5 to 7 p.m. with the results packed inside the vehicle. Canned food and unwrapped toys can also be donated at that time.
The canned food and toys will be donated to those in need on Dec. 18 at Open Gate from 8 a.m. to noon.
On Dec. 20, Santa Claus will give out toys to children at A-Plus Automotive for the fifth consecutive year. The event will beheldfrom3to5p.m.and will feature a toy giveaway for children, free pizza, a bounce house and face painting. A-Plus Automotive is located at 1200 North Alta Avenue.
“It’s a really heartwarming event,” A-Plus Automotive owner Chuy Reyna said. “When
you see those kids grab a toy and they smile and are jumping around with it.
“I’m hoping they need it, because I grew up where we didn’t get much for Christmas. We were a big family ... I didn’t get many toys growing up. That’s the main thing, I wanted to provide toys for kids who don’t have much. God’s been good to me in business and I want to give back as much as I can.”
Toys have been donated by multiple service clubs, but donations are still being accepted to ensure each kid leaves with a toy. Unwrapped toys for children can be dropped off at A-Plus Automotive or at Grocery Outlet.
A separate Toys for Tots drop-off is also located at Ed Dena’s Auto Center at 1500 West El Monte Way. New and unwrapped toys and coats will be distributed to those in need.
Sentinel staff report
Dinuba Police incident calls in the last week
Monday, Dec. 4
• Reflectors were stolen from a driveway in the area of Road 72 at 11:40 p.m.
• A vehicle was burglarized in the 500 block of Morningside Drive at 5:45 p.m.
• Merchandise was stolen from a location in the 1100 block of West El Monte Way at 6 p.m.
• A driver was reported for “doing doughnuts” in a parking lot in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 11:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
• Graffiti was reported on a window in the 100 block of North K Street at 8:35 a.m.
• Alcohol was stolen from a store in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way at 4:15 p.m.
• A resident reported footsteps on their roof and someone attempting to open their door in the 100 block of East Tulare Street at 5:35 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
• A theft report was made in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue at 1:35 p.m.
• Items were stolen from a porch in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue at 3:25 p.m.
• A vehicle was vandalized in the 300 block of South M Street at 4:40 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7
• A commercial burglary was reported in the 800 block of West El Monte Way at 6:45 a.m. Broken glass was reported.
• A vehicle window was broken in the 1000 block of East El Monte Way at 12:55 p.m.
• Medications were stolen in the 1300 block of South Greene Avenue at 3:30 p.m.
• A wallet was stolen in the 600 block of East Saginaw Way
at 4:10 p.m.
• Counterfeit money was
reported in the 100 block of South L Street at 4:40 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 8
• A motorist ran over a mailbox in the 100 block of South Crawford Avenue at 6:55 a.m.
• An ambulance was requested for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident in the 1100 block of Hayes Avenue at 7:35 a.m.
• A vehicle was burglarized in the 500 block of South Alta Avenue at 3:25 a.m.
• A vehicle was vandalized in the 100 block of North L Street at 5:25 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9
• A man was reportedly lying in the roadway at 1:50 a.m. in the 1300 block of Bolinger Way.
• A vehicle was stolen in the 700 block of East El Monte Way at 5:05 a.m.
• Vehicles were reportedly racing in the 400 block of East North Way at 1 p.m.
• A grass fire was reported in the area of Kamm Avenue and Road 70 at 3:55 p.m.
• A vehicle was stolen in the 700 block of Rene Avenue at 5:15 p.m.
• A fence fire was reported in the area of Wilson Avenue and Olive Way at 5:15 p.m.
• A person was reported for throwing bottles while riding a bicycle in the area of North Way and Alta Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Broken bottles were later reported as a road hazard in the area of West Saginaw Way at 6:20 p.m.
• Four gunshots were reported in the area of L Street and College Avenue at 7:05 p.m.
• A person was reportedly “exposing himself” in the 200 block of West North Way at 11:20 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10
• Bathrooms at Delgado Park were vandalized at 8:35 a.m.
• A home was vandalized in the 800 block of West El Monte Way at 2:30 p.m.
• An ambulance was requested for a child who got their foot
stuck in a grocery cart at Wal- Martat4:20p.m.
Monday, Dec. 11
• A person was reported for walking on a resident’s front yard in the 600 block of North Newton Drive at 4:15 a.m.
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Olivia Talavera
Olivia Talavera, a resident of Dinuba, died Dec. 3, 2017. She was 71.
She was a caretaker.
Services have been held. Surviving family members
include two daughters, one sister and two grandchildren.
Sterling & Smith Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Mack Rene Rapisura
Mack Rene Rapisura, Sr., a resident of Sanger, died Dec. 3, 2017. He was 63.
He was a truck driver.
Services have been held. Burial took place at Reedley Cemetery District.
Surviving family members include his spouse, two sons, one daughter, one sister and seven grandchildren.
Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
Virginia Lee Milton Houtby
Virginia Lee Milton Houtby, a resident of Reedley, died Dec. 10, 2017. She was 94.
She was a bookkeeper.
A memorial service will be held Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Reedley United Methodist Church.
Surviving family members include one son, one daughter, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Victoria Ambriz
Victoria Ambriz, a resident of Orange Cove, died Dec. 9, 2017. She was 75.
She was a homemaker.
A funeral service is being held Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bethesda Church in Orange Cove. Burial will take place at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
Surviving family members include her husband, four sons, four daughters, two brothers, one sister, 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Sterling & Smith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Manuela Diaz
Manuela Diaz, a resident of Reedley, died Dec. 2, 2017. She was 87.
She was a homemaker.
Celebration of Mass is being held Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s New Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Reedley Cemetery.
Surviving family members include one son, one daughter, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Jose Munoz
Jose Munoz, a resident of Dinuba, died Dec. 2, 2017. He was 58.
He was a forklift driver.
Services will be held Dec. 15 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a rosary at 11 a.m. and celebration of Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
Surviving family members include his mother, one brother and three sisters.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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As many people look forward to celebrating the holiday season, the Dinuba Police Department reminds those in the community to take extra precaution to avoid becoming the victim of theft.
Dinuba Police Chief Devon Popovich said theft rates typically rise in Dinuba during the month of December. Popovich gave a reminder at the Nov. 28 council meeting to the council and public to be extra careful while out and about.
Popovich told the Sentinel, “This is the time of year that thefts really pick up. People take advantage of others when they are not home, or out and about shopping and leave their gifts visible in the windows. This is just a reminder for people to be aware of their surroundings and to lock up everything up. Pay attention to where you park, park in lighted areas, try not to be alone after dark and try to be with other people for the safety factor.”
A long list of tips was provided to stay safe during the holidays. Residents are advised to lock doors and windows whenever leaving the house, to have lights on an automatic timer and a radio or television on so the house appears occupied, and to have neighbors or family members pick up newspapers and mail when gone for extended periods of time. Residents are also advised to be cautious of strangers at your door, including those impersonating as package deliverers and those asking for donations.
When at the stores, shoppers are advised to shop during daylight hours and to be accompanied by a friend or family member, avoid wearing expensive jewelry, avoid carrying large amounts of cash, keep cash and valuables in your front pocket, keep a close watch on your wallet or purse, avoid carrying too many goods and to beware of strangers.
When on the road, drivers are advised to park in well-lit areas, park as close to your destination as possible, keep valuables in the trunk or out of sight, to always lock your doors and to be aware of your surroundings. When available, mall or store security can provide an escort from the store to your vehicle.
Parents are advised to teach their children necessary contact information, to stay close and to ask store clerks for help if they are separated – to never leave children alone in the car, to go to the car, or unattended to trips to the restroom.
When hosting or attending parties, partygoers are advised to have non-alcoholic beverages available and have alternative transportation or a designated driver prepared for those who drink alcohol. Those who drink alcohol are advised to eat before drinking, preferably high-protein foods.
In the event of an emergency, call 911. The Dinuba Police Department takes non- emergency calls at 591-5911. For more tips, visit Dinuba.org.
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