In keeping with a long-standing tradition, some say dating back to Henry Miller’s purchase of the Santa Rita Ranch on May 22, 1863, the Dos Palos Y Service Club held their annual “Lamb Dinner” recently held at their clubhouse on Dairy Lane. 

Over 300 people from throughout the county and beyond enjoyed a meal of tongue, green salad, garbanzo salad, potato salad, lamb stew, barbecued lamb chops, French fries, bread, cheese, and of course ice cream.  The dinner featured wine from Nickel Family Farms, descendants of Henry Miller who still farm in Dos Palos.

The Y Service Club serves the Dos Palos, Los Banos, Firebaugh, Santa Rita, and Oro Loma communities.  Through the years, it has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Valley Children’s Hospital, local 4-H & FFA programs, scholarships, and families in tragedy.

Dos Palos Y Service Club President, Randy Miles, right, and longtime member John Bennett dish up some marinated cow’s tongue. Gene Lieb/The Express
Members of the Dos Palos Y Service Club barbecue lamb for the annual dinner. Gene Lieb/The Express
The “Kitchen Queens” has the plates of marinated cow’s tongue ready to be served. Gene Lieb/The Express
Joey Cozzi, right, and Mike Vierra make sure the lamb is juicy.
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