Five Points Man Killed in I-5 Crash

March 27, 2008 - A Five Points man was killed in the crash of two big rigs on Wednesday, March 26. The California Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at about 11:39 am, in the southbound lanes of I-5, just south of the Arburua Road overcrossing.

The victim, Juan Ortiz, 54, was driving a 2000 semi with a tanker southbound, when he failed to observe a truck in front of him stopping for a construction zone. He struck the rear of the stopped truck, demolishing the cab and causing fatal injuries.

The driver of the first truck, a 2005 big rig with two trailers, was identified as David Skipengr, 57, of San Francisco. He escaped with minor injuries.

No arrests were reported.

Back: (L to R) Assistant Coach-Remy Arroyo, Jose Salazar, MarrenTorres, Julian Rodriguez, Francisco Parra, Miguel Arredondo Front: (L to R) Coach-Mr. Arroyo, Guillermo Murillo, Niko Ezernack, Armando Rosas and Mario Flores

Tiger Varsity Scores Big

Tranquillity High battled Madera South High for Championship on Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Mendota High Tournament. The Tigers lost in overtime 51-59 coming out in 2nd place. Congratulations to Guard, Niko Ezernack, who was awarded All Tourney.

Tiger Band Winter Concert is Dec. 6

The Tiger Marching Band performs at a recent event in Caruthers

The Tranquillity High School Tiger Band will present their annual winter concert entitled "The Wonderful World of Disney" on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7p.m. in the school cafeteria. Prior to the concert, the band and senior class will hold a Chile Verde dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Both groups are raising funds for future trips. Tickets can be purchased from senior class and band members. "Walk-in dinners will also be available for dine in or take out as well.

The winter program is a one time change from the traditional holiday format which will resume again next year. Band Director Brad Riley has always wanted to do a concert to celebrate the life of Walt Disney and the company he created. "This program has been in the back of my mind for quite sometime and I’m really looking forward to seeing it happen with this group of kids. Many of us grew up with this great music and it will be a tribute everyone will be sure to remember." Riley also added that a few students will be dressed as Disney characters to bring out the theme further. Of course, there will also be a few comedic capers included.

The concert will include hits from "Beauty and the Beast," Aladdin," Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue" from Fantasia, "It’s a Small World," Pirates of the Caribbean," a medley of Disney tunes which includes the Mickey Mouse March, Supervalifragilisticexpealidocious" and many others. In addition, there will be a slide show to match the narration and music.