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Dinuba Sentinel Serving the communities of Dinuba, Cutler-Orosi and Monson-Sultana
Dinuba FFA done pruning
DHS chapter reports on successful year, including State nals
Community, A7
Established 1909, Dinuba, California Thursday, February 21, 2019
Breaking ground for new sports complex
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It's been a big year in the way of sports and recreation for the community and school district of Cutler-Orosi. Just this fall, Orosi High School unveiled their new state-of-the-art stadium and last Thursday the Cutler-Joint Unified School District doubled down with a ground breaking ceremony for the new Cutler-Orosi Sports Complex, to be located just north of the high school campus.
The district will now begin the first phase of the project, which will include a baseball diamond, a softball field, soccer field, concession stand, bathrooms, and parking. In addition, the complex will also feature a walking track that circumfrences the 31-acre site.
Three years ago the city of Dinuba entered into a contract with Kemper Sports for the operation and management of Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Course. That contract will be expiring on July 13 of this year and now city staff has asked the Dinuba City Council for direction in how they would like to proceed with the management of the golf course.
At a work session last Tuesday, Feb. 12, the council discussed options in regards to Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Course, with everything on the table from selling the golf course to continuing the contract with Kemper Sports. The city of Dinuba took over Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Course in 2016 and brought in Kemper Sports to help get the golf course back on track.
Many of Dinuba’s City Council members, and many city staff members, believe the golf course is doing just that. Under Kemper Sports the golf course has managed to increase its traffic flow on both its 18-hold course and as a venue spot for entertainment.
See Golf Course, Page A6
Winter storm causes damage
George M. Villagrana | The Sentinel
City to
extend
golf
course
contract
Kemper Sports will continue managing Ridge Creek while city looks for buyer
By Rick Curiel
Editor@thedinubasentinel.com
Sierra Vista, Lovell
High recognized as
model schools
Local continuation high schools are among 31 recognized by State Superintendent
Sentinel staff report
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last week that 31 schools were newly designated as Model Continuation High Schools for 2019, and local schools Sierra Vista High School of the Dinuba Unified School District and Lovell High School of the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District were among them.
“The commitment demonstrated by the teachers and administrative staff, combined with a culture of caring that focuses on the emotional and education needs of the unique populations they serve, are what make these continuation high schools the best examples of how to help kids strive and reach their full potential.”
The Model Continuation High Schools Recognition Program is a joint project of the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association (CCEA). The program honors continuation high schools for the comprehensive services they provide at-risk youth through instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, guidance, and counseling.
The schools were recognized for their innovative approach to instruction and helping students who have faced many challenges—including behavior issues, chronic absenteeism, and truancy—get back on the pathway to learning.
Continuation schools provide a high school diploma program for students ages sixteen through eighteen who have not graduated from high school, are required to attend school, and are at risk of not completing their education.
More than 51,000 students attended the state’s 435 continuation high schools during the 2017–18 school year.
“These schools have created exemplary programs and strategies that provide students with a second chance at academic success,” said Thurmond.
The schools were selected based on a comprehensive and competitive application process that involved effectiveness, assessments, and use of data. The process included a peer review panel and on-site visit.
The 31 schools selected as Model Continuation High Schools retain their designation for three years and will be recognized at the 2019 CCEA State Conference in Santa Clara on April 26–28. For more information, please visit the CDE Continuation Education web page or the CCEA website.
Rick Curiel | The Sentinel
Orosi out in quarter nals
Lady Cardinals soccer falls to Washington Union
Sports, Page B1
Wind and rain came into town last week, causing problems in various parts of town. A tree reportedly fell near Lincoln Elementary School and roof panels from the Flower Box (above) were blown off by strong winds.
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