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Chute to serve fourth
term as ADHS president
work.”
The society
Myles Chute, front and center, will serve another year as president of the Alta District Historical Society. Other officers are 1st Vice President Richard Duerksen, 2nd Vice President Fernando Munoz and Treasurer Carol Rice.
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said. “I love Dinuba. I go down for Raisin Day and Cinco de Mayo. Dinuba means a lot to me.”
One other thing Barba was also hoping for prior to his big day on Saturday was a key.
Said the comedian, “I honestly would like to receive the key
to the city. This just might be my chance to bring pride back to a small town that gave me a hometown.”
Seven years a couple of Barba’s friends, who are also comedians, found themselves opening for the late comedian Ralphie May. It was in seeing his friends perform that he realized his calling.
“I remember watching them and thinking, ‘I can do this’,” recalled Barba. “And so I did. Then I got picked up by George Perez and started opening for him. He told I would know when it’s time to go solo when I was funnier than him. Two years later I went on my own.”
Barba likes to use relationship jokes in his act, exploiting the humorous and sometimes disturbing realities between couples.
“The real couples are those who fought the whole way over here,” said the divorced father of four during his finals act. “And then when you got here you were holding hands like best friends.”
Saturday, Barba received third place in the finals. And though he didn’t walk away with the grand prize, Barba said he feels accomplished in having placed so high.
“Not winning has not deterred me,” said Barba. “It lit a fire and I'm looking to go bigger and harder.”
He added, "I was just really happy to make it that far, repping the small town I learned values from was truly close to my heart."
Winning the competition was Darius Bennet, who purchased
a one-way trip to Los Angeles from Detroit to pursue his dream. Anthony Krayenhagen of Modesto took second place.
Saturday’s guest comedian was Mark Curry, star of the 90’s hit comedy series Hangin with Mr. Cooper.
By Rick Curiel
Editor@thedinubasentinel.com
For the fourth year in a row, retired Dinuba Fire Chief Myles Chute was named the president of the Alta District Historical Society. He was installed at the society’s annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 28, along with four other officers. Six society members were also named to the board of directors.
Chute, in addressing a large turn out of society members, praised the group’s efforts this year by reviewing their accomplishments.
“This year had been a wonderful year,” said Chute. “I’ve seen a lot of growth in the historical society.”
The society’s facilities, which
include the museum, patio and
white house on South K Street,
have seen a lot of use over the past
year. It has hosted such events
as an evening with local racecar
drivers, art exhibits by local artist
Jerry Chang and the late Kay
Bororian, Leadership Northern Tulare County graduation night and the Alta District Hospital staff reunion, to name a few.
“We have a wonderful facility here,” added Chute.
The next event Chute and the society are looking forward to will be the upcoming Pioneers Day.
The event, which will be held on Nov. 10, will allow primary school students to learn about the history of the place they call home. As an added bonus, the society has also put together a coloring book that students can take home with him. Chute mentioned that the society also received a thousand dollar matching grant to help with the publishing of the book.
As eventful as the past year has been for the Alta District Historical Society, one thing they would like to see more of is more attendance by the general
community.
But all in all, Chute credited
the society and its different subcommittees for another successful year.
“This is quite a close family,” Chute said about the society. “It’s different from some of the other service clubs that I’m familiar with. This is a group that just dedicates its time to do things for the youth and for the community. I just really appreciate being a part of this
brought in retired columnist Paula Lloyd as their guest speaker. Lloyd is best known for her column in the Fresno Bee entitled “Ask me”. Through it, people would write in questions regarding various landmarks in the Fresno and Clovis area, as well as others throughout the Valley.
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The Board of Directors include Roy Cotton, Jim Crawford, Richard Ethridge, Maria McElroy, Kathy Lamb and Maribel Reynosa.
Lions Club hears from Dinuba High's FFA
themselves to the members and gave a brief synopsis of what they teach, including extracurricular activities they supervise. After the advisors spoke, a few of the chapter officers were invited to provide overviews of the program.
Within their speeches they spoke about our community service events, Guide Dog for the Blind program, our new Ag Discovery program at WIS, our career development events, and the Tulare County Fair.
Dinuba FFA was honored to have been invited to speak at the event and look forward to working with this service group to benefit our community in the future.
By Karen Cabellos
DHS FFA Chapter Reporter
On October 18th, Dinuba FFA Officers were given the opportunity to attend the Dinuba Lion’s Club meeting at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
The Lion’s Club is made of members that are devoted to helping their community through community service and other events to benefit the city of Dinuba and its citizens.
Dinuba FFA, and their advisors and students were excited to speak to this service organization and share what we do within ours.
The three advisors, Mr. Browne, Mrs. Borba and Mrs. Wilterding introduced
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“This is quite a close family... I just really appreciate being a part of this work.”
— Myles Chute ADHS President
A member of Dinuba High School's FFA speaks to the Dinuba Lions Club on Oct. 18.
DR. KULDIP THUSU
Dedicated Leadership for Dinuba
Improving our daily lives
• He kept his campaign promise to complete road 72 and illuminate streets with LED lights.
• He got sidewalks installed on the north side of Saginaw between Rite Aid and Euclid.
• He put in the 4 way stop at Euclid and Saginaw.
• He worked with the County to make train crossing arms.
Keeping the city fiscally responsible
• Increased the budget reserve significantly.
• Lowered impact fees for future growth and development.
• Closed $1.9 million deficit in fiscal year 18/19.
Committed to our community
• He lobbied against Senate amendment SCA20 (Internet sales Tax bill).
• Worked to create Internal Homeless Outreach Team.
• For 20 years he’s empowered the youth of Dinuba through education, mentorship, and scholarships.
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