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A2 | Thursday, June 13, 2019
County unveils energy project
News The Dinuba Sentinel Five graduate from LNTC program
Leadership Northern Tulare County going on 25 years strong
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Tulare County is transforming into a clean energy future. The Tulare County Board of Supervisors along with energy partners, county staff, and community members gathered yesterday to celebrate the occasion at the “Flip the Switch” event held at the Tulare County Government Plaza.
The County has partnered with ENGIE Services U.S. to implement a large-scale solar energy project at several County facilities, including Government Plaza, County Civic Center, Bob Wiley Detention Facility, and the new South County Detention Facility. The energy saving program is expected to generate approximately $40 million in savings over the next 25 years and reduce electricity spending by 70 percent.
“I knew Tulare County had many opportunities for electric generation and efficiency when I first joined the Board,” stated Chairman Kuyler Crocker. “ENGIE approached us with a proposal that would allow us to keep our reserves intact, but realize the cost savings. This large scale project will allow for future energy efficiency projects, maximize utility cost savings, and utilize precious taxpayer dollars for vital County Services.”
Aligning with the County’s Strategic Business Plan to promote fiscal and environmental responsibility, the new solar
project is expected to eliminate carbon generated emissions equivalent to taking 2,700 cars of the road every year in use.
ENGIE Services designed, engineered and installed a total 9.2 megawatts of solar photovoltaic (PV) power on solar shade parking structures and ground mount structures. In addition, the project includes 1 MW/2 MWh of battery energy storage systems to store electricity and maximize generation capacity.
“The ENGIE Services U.S. team has been proud to work with Tulare County over the past two years helping deliver next generation energy solutions to help address both the financial andenvironmentalchallengesthat many counties across California are faced with,” shared John Mahoney, CEO and President of ENGIE Services North America.
“By using a Solar PPA model combined with battery storage, Tulare County maximizes the economic value and resiliency of their energy infrastructure. Congratulations to the County on the launch of this next chapter of their energy transformation.”
The new renewable energy equipment is financed through a power purchase agreement with ENGIE Services allowing the County to pay zero upfront capital and the ability to lock in a low fixed electricity rate for the next 25 years. The new large-scale solar project is expected to be fully operational at all seven County sites by the Fall this year.
By Rick Curiel
Obituaries
at this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, which has been the program’s signature event over the past 25 years.
The program was established in 1994 when city, school and community leaders came together to address the need for building leadership within Northern Tulare County.
Over the years, the program has turned out scores of leaders who have gone out to do greater things for their community, and now sit on school boards, non- profit boards and even on city councils.
Smith, who works for the city of Dinuba’s Public Works Department, said, “It’s been quite in honor to be involved in this program. And it’s also an honor to be a part of this
amazing group.”
He went on to thank a number
of people from the community and the steering committee who made the program possible.
Ortega reiterated what Smith had to say and said the program helped him realize that he wants to continue pursuing a career in business.
Also appreciating what the program has done for her was Carrion. She admitted she was a little disheartened after being told last year that she was not qualified for a job she applied for.
“One of the books we read was called ‘You don’t have to have a title to be a leader’,” she said. “You can make a positive difference anywhere, in any position. So that’s my goal.”
Carrion added that she now plans on going back to school to further her career path.
Contreras was encouraged by her boss, Yolanda Valdez, to join the program. And though she dealt with a pregnancy and having her reservations at first, she admittedly found value in the experience.
“It was an amazing experience,” said Contreras. “If I could, I would do it again.”
Rizo shared the emotions of the group.
“I am really grateful for the opportunity to have met such wonderful people,” she expressed. “Had it not been for the program I probably wouldn’t have been able to meet them.”
Next year’s LNTC program begins in September.
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Saturday, June 8
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 12:28 p.m. A shoplifter was detained at Walmart.
• Reckless drivers were reported in the area of Road 80 and Avenue 400 at 1:17 p.m. A white BMW and a red Charger were reportedly racing in the area.
• Aerial fireworks were reported in the area of Euclid Avenue and Saginaw Way at 8:47 p.m.
• A public disturbance was reported in the 300 block of South O Street at 10:42 p.m. A male subject was heard yelling at a female inside a residence that he was going to kill her.
• Illegal fireworks were reported in the 300 block of South L Street at 11:21 p.m.
• Vandalism was reported in the 300 block of North Lyndsay Way at 11:30 p.m. Subjects reportedly threw eggs and other foods at a vehicle there.
• An assault was reported in the 1300 block of South Greene Avenue at 11:48 p.m. A male subject was reportedly assaulted in the area.
Sunday, June 9
• A trespasser was reported in the 500 block of Lillie Avenue at 7:08 a.m. A male subject was seen on top of a fence trying to enter a property there.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 12:33 p.m. The suspect was described as a female wearing a black shirt and black pants in the garden area of Walmart.
• Domestic violence was reported in the 1300 block of North Crawford Avenue at 2:14 p.m.
• A theft report was made in the 600 block of South Alta Avenue at 4:45 p.m. A cashier reportedly stole money from the cash register.
• A grass fire was reported in the area of Road 124 and Riggin Avenue at 6:39 p.m.
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Some of them may have been reluctant at the thought entering the Leadership Northern Tulare County program last summer. But after nine months of training, learning and bonding, the experience, they all agreed, made them a better leader, and person, than they were before entering.
On Monday, June 10, five people from the communities of Dinuba and Orosi graduated from this year’s LNTC program. Those five were Mona Carrion, Danelle Contreras, Ruben Ortega, Maria Rizo and Richard Smith.
Introducing the class was LNTC Steering Committee President Yolanda Valdez, who graduated from the program 20-plus years ago. In addressing the class, Valdez referred to them as the ‘Fabulous Five.’
“These five people are a testament to what can happen when you work really hard, you learn great skills and you work hard at applying them,” Valdez shared about the group.
Over the course of the past year, the class went through a rigorous program that involved day trips, retreats, training exercises, and tons of reading material all designed to mold them into the leaders of the future in their respective communities. The culmination of their training was put into action
Sentinel staff report
Dinuba Police and Fire incident calls in the last week.
Monday, June 3
• Two men wearing red shirts were reportedly throwing rocks at someone on the 100 block of North Saginaw Way at 6:18 a.m.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 6:41 p.m. A female was detained at Walmart for shoplifting.
• Someone in a vehicle threw a beer at another vehicle in the 1400 block of Keith Avenue. It was reported at 7:21 p.m.
• Harassment was reported in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way at 7:40 p.m. A person reported being harrassed by three subjects standing near the parking lot at Fit Rebublic.
• Tools were reportedly stolen in the 400 block of North L Street. It was reported at 8:31 p.m.
• A cell phone was reported stolen in the 800 block of Second Avenue at 9:26 p.m. The phone was reportedly believed to have been stolen at Magnolia Market around 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4
• A possible fire was reported in the 1600 block of Euclid Avenue at 1:56 a.m.
• A male subject was reportedly living in a gold minivan in the
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This year's LNTC graduates are, from left to right, Ruben Ortega, Danelle Contreras, Mona Carrion, Maria Rizo and Richard Smith. The program is currently looking for candidates for next year's class, which will be the 25th class for the LNTC program.
Loreto C. Buday
Loreto C. Buday, a resident of Orosi, died June 2, 2019. He was 91.
He was a farm laborer.
Services will be held Sunday, June23from4p.m.–8p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cutler. Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. at the church. Mass service will be held on Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. St. Mary’s.
Surviving family members include his wife.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Cecillia Gomez
Cecellia Gomez, a resident of Sanger, died May 31, 2019. She was 71.
She was a tech department secretary.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
at Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
Surviving family members include a daughter and three grandchildren.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Roy N. Gomez
Roy N. Gomez, a resident of Sanger, died June 3, 2019. He was 73.
He was a financial controller.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
Surviving family members include a daughter and three grandchildren.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Lights &Sirens
1200 block of East El Monte Way and refused to leave after being asked to leave. It was reported at 3:39 p.m.
• A big rig fire was reported in the area of Road 56 and Avenue 416 at 5:07 p.m.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 5:49 p.m. Two males reportedly took two bikes from Walmart and were last seen headed westbound. One suspect was reportedly wearing a Raiders jersey.
• A theft report was made in the 900 block of West El Monte Way at 7:13 p.m. Suspect was described as a male wearing a gray camouflage shirt and driving a white Hyundai Sonata.
• A structure fire was reported in the 12000 block of Avenue 416 at 9:03 p.m.
• A vehicle fire was reported in the 1400 block of South Greene Avenue at 11:13 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5
• A vehicle was reportedly vandalized in the 400 block of South L Street. It was reported at 6:33 a.m.
• An assault was reported in the 400 block of North Euclid Avenue at 11:34 a.m. The assault was reportedly between sisters.
• A trespasser was reported in the 200 block of South Alta Avenue at 12:40 p.m. A subject was reportedly laying behind a bush in the area.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 8:18 p.m. A cell phone was reportedly stolen.
• Four females were reportedly waiting outside a restaurant in the 700 block of West El Monte Way waiting for someone to exit to start a fight. It was reported at 10:18 p.m.
Thursday, June 6
• A fire was reported in the 1100 block of Elizabeth Way at 1:25 a.m.
• Domestic violence was reported in the 1200 block of West Kelly Drive at 4:41 a.m.
• Vandalism was reported in the 600 block of West Kern Street at 7:01 a.m. A window was broken to a laundromat and a black Toyota Camry parked there.
• A transformer box was smoking in an alley in the 100 block of East Tulare Street at 3:40 p.m.
• A subject was reportedly breaking into cars in the 700 block of West El Monte Way. It was reported in the 7:52 p.m.
• Shots fired was reported in the area of Terrace and Crawford avenues at 9:58 p.m. Six shots were reportedly heard in the area.
Friday, June 7
• A vehicle burglary was reported in the 800 block of West El Monte Way at 11:36 a.m.
• Packages were reportedly stolen in the 500 block of Sycamore Drive. It was reported at 2:49 p.m.
• License plates were reported stolen in the 600 block of Short Avenue at 5:06 p.m.
• Vandalism was reported in the 800 block of West El Monte Way at 9:26 p.m. Females reportedly attempted to break into a residence.
• A fire in an open field was reported in the area of Englehart Avenue and Sierra Way at 10:46 p.m.
• A subject was reportedly attempting to break into a back shed at the Rec Center at 11:27
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