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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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September 28, 2019

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Art has always been part of the Big Fresno Fair, but never quite like this.
A new sculpture garden, known as Iron Mountain, is open as the fair begins its 13-day run Wednesday.
The featured piece unveiled Friday was a 14-foot, 3-ton homage to outgoing Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer. Opening day will also feature a ceremony for a bench and Bulldog sculpture for Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford.
Fair CEO John Alkire showed his versatility, designing these pieces.
In all, the garden features more than 30 pieces of artwork. Alkire says all are made from recycled parts.
Alkire’s personal favorite work is a sculpture depicting Jesus.
Iron Mountain is located just east of The Pavilion gazebo, near the carnival area.

A metalwork piece representing the owl mascot from Educational Employees Credit Union is included in the Iron Mountain sculpture garden. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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