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Photo from City of Clovis The Clovis City Council (left to right) Councilman Matt Basgall, Mayor Pro-Tem Vong Mouanoutoua, Mayor Lynne Ashbeck, Councilman Drew Bessinger, Councilwoman Diane Pearce

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Blacks in American society: the lack of equality, justice, liberty, opportunity, and freedom--among other things. Yet, January 13, 2024 – He had a dream. A dream that yearned for his dream went beyond. In his heart as a father, his dream the basic of human necessities also focused on wanting his that were missing and urgently children—and surely all Black in need of being rectified for Jess Gonzalez

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children--one day be allowed to live in a nation where they would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” In so many ways his was a much needed, all-inclusive, well-meaning, and beautiful dream. But as See MLK Pg. 5

January 10, 2023 - The Clovis City Council held their first meeting of 2024 on Monday, January 8. The Council presented a proclamation declaring January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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January 12, 2024 - The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Contest Series, showcasing elementary, middle school, and high school students’ artwork, essays, and speeches, was held at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District building on January 11, 2024.

The event theme was “Forty Years Later: Reflecting on the Past, Pursuing a Future of Inclusivity and

Solidarity.”

The Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Department of English Language Arts, Language Development, and History – Social Science hosted the event.

This year’s contest received more than 140 submissions across 32 school districts.

Ashley Henderson – Oehlschlaeger, a Content Specialist ELA/ELD and MLK Event Lead, welcomed the audience and introduced the speakers for the evening.

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Photo by Mary Gadberry, Clovis Roundup Edward Liang, Fugman Elementary, Honorable Mention Art Contest Winner,Elementary Division Grades K - 2.

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Dog of The Week

Mia is an 8-year-old rescue dog submitted by Rick.

Volunteering in Clovis

Nella Audis is a volunteer at the Clovis Senior Activity Center who helps with the overall activities the center hosts.

Clovis Senior Activity Center keeps their days busy!

The Clovis Senior Activity Center has many events that go on everyday . On the left is the pool hall, and the right is a group playing Mexican train dominoes.

What's happening at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District?

Clovis Veterans Memorial District hosts seminar for planning estates with Lawvex featuring Gary Winter (right photo) as the speaker.

Foggy days ahead!

Old Town Clovis becomes engulfed in fog. With the fog rolling in, don't forget to turn on your headlights, drive safe, and stay warm!

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Are you a Clovis resident interested in highlighting your furry friend as our Dog of the Week?

Feel free to send a submission to info@clovisroundup.com with a photo of your dog and a small blurb about them.

The spot is first come first serve so if your pup doesn't get picked in the next issue, feel free to try again After the paper is out! If you do get picked, we will respond to your emailed submission and let you know.

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Clovis City Council January 16, 2024 meeting Mary Gadberry

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January 17, 2024 – The Clovis City Council met Tuesday, January 16, 2024 with a short agenda. After approving the previous meeting’s minutes and other administrative, finance, and general services items, the meeting went into the public hearing phase.

The item that requested the city add 155 acres of land on Shepherd between North Sunnyside and North Fowler Avenues to its sphere of influence, and other things associated with development of that property, was continued to a later date at the recommendation of George Gonzales, Senior Planner.

Thad Avery, City Engineer, asked the council to enter into a cooperative agreement with the County of Fresno for the exchange of real property, specifically the Clovis library, for a plot of land in Landmark Square where Fresno County will construct a new library.

Paul Armendariz, Assistant Public Utilities Director, requested the council deny the County of Fresno’s request to connect an area of the county outside Clovis’ sphere of influence to the Clovis city water system, stating, among other reasons, that allowing this would not only be expensive for the city, it could set a precedent that might be damaging in the future.

The final item on the agenda was a

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agencies in the area who actively work to help rescue men and women caught up in these situations.

The Central Valley Against Human Trafficking Project, under the heading of Fresno EOC, provides awareness, training, and assistance, in addition to advocacy and direct services to those who need help.

CVAHT operates in the six-county area of Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern counties. If you, or someone you know, may need assistance from CVAHT, they can be reached at (559) 500-7630 locally, 1-888-373-7888 nationwide, or text “HELP” to 233733 (BEFREE).

The new Clovis Senior Activity Center has been open for seven weeks, and already there have been around 800 new participants. In the center on Fourth Street, on average, around 120 residents would participate in various activities, and they served lunch to 40 people each day.

With the new building on Third Street, around 420 residents are participating, and lunch service has increased to 98.

In addition to meals, the Senior Activity Center provides a wide range of classes

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Photo from Nathan Masig Facebook Page Rendering for the new Clovis Library.

report on the results of the National Community Survey presented by Chad McCollum, Economic Development, Housing, and Communications Director.

The two hundred question survey was sent to a representative sample of 3,000 households in Clovis in 2023, with 394 surveys returned, for a 13% response rate.

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housing, 73% of respondents felt it was either a major or moderate problem, and 47% said it was essential that the city provide more affordable housing, while 24% felt this was very important. The survey results can be found at www.cityofclovis.com/wp-content/ uploads/The-National-Community-Survey-for-Clovis-California-2023.pdf

While 84% of respondents had an overall feeling of safety, and 83% rated police services as excellent or good, only 73% rated crime prevention efforts The next Clovis City Council meeting that way. is scheduled for February 5, 2024, at Regarding the availability of affordable 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber.

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All of whom were against the complete closure of Shaw for at least twelve months, citing public safety, loss of sales revenue, and possible loss of anchor tenants, among other issues.

The City Planner’s office offered three options regarding the closure. In light of cost analysis, however, Mayor Ashbeck and the rest of the council are not fully onboard with closing Shaw, especially for that length of time.

A housing development of affordable senior housing units is planned for a Photo from City of Clovis parcel of land between Osmun and The Clovis City Council (left to right) Councilman Matt Basgall, Mayor Pro-Tem Vong Mouanoutoua, Mayor Lynne Ashbeck, Councilman Drew Bessinger, Councilwoman Baron, off of Second Street. The develDiane Pearce opment is being called 135 Osmun Senior Housing Development Project. that should appeal to almost everyone. an underground passage near Shaw and A public hearing was held during the Leonard.

For more information on the Clovis meeting which dealt with awarding Senior Activity Center and the services Although this design was on the original Permanent Local Housing Allocation they offer, you can check their website at plans for the area, construction delays (PHLA) Affordable Housing Funds to https://cityofclovis.com/general-services/ have pushed the project back and closCentral California Housing Corporation senior-services/ ing Shaw completely would interfere (dba Affordable Housing Development with the new businesses being built at Corporation (AHDC)), and Better While two of the four administrative Loma Vista Marketplace by not allowing Opportunities Building, Inc. (B.O.B.) items on the agenda were resolved access into the center from Shaw. for the development of affordable senior quickly, the other two created a great rental housing units. deal of discussion. The results of an Among the interested people speaking analysis of the City’s fee schedule for during the public comment section were These units are planned to be three development caused some debate. a local Starbucks District Manager, a story. Other local projects this group is building contractor for Me N Ed’s, Loma involved with are Cottonwood Grove, However, the item that generated the Vista property owners, and a represenCoventry Cove, and Silver Ridge Senior most discussion was whether to close tative from the shopping center’s leasing Apartments.

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out every two years. When compared to cities that are statistically similar to Clovis, Clovis was on top in over 30 categories. The two main areas of concern are crime and affordable housing.

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Fresno county board of supervisors district 5 candidates Nathan Magsig, current Supervisor

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January 8, 2023 – Nathan Magsig has served on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, representing District 5, since 2016. District 5 encompasses Clovis, southeast Fresno, Sanger, and the foothill communities. District 5 is a geographically large district of 2,800 square miles.

Magsig is very proud of his strong commitment to fiscal prudence, both as a County Supervisor and a 16-year member of the Clovis City Council, and during his terms as Mayor of Clovis while serving on the council. He also believes in maintaining local government control wherever possible.

His visions for District 5 during the upcoming term include the groundbreaking for the new Clovis branch of the Fresno County Library, slated to be built at Landmark Square at 3rd and Veterans Parkway, along with a new Area 2 Sheriff’s Substation located near Highway 180 and Armstrong.

The substation will be designed to store equipment and will also house a memorial to fallen law enforcement officers.

Magsig is looking forward to the development of Millerton New Town, a project first proposed nearly forty years ago, which will add nearly 2,000 homes to the district, plus a fire station and other amenities.

Magsig has concerns about the state government’s budget shortfall, and does not feel the counties should be expected to absorb that shortfall. He is committed to forest thinning and is working with the

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the target of an assassin’s bullet, his life was cut short in abrupt manner before he could see his cherished dream flourish. Yet, his dream did not die. It lives on today throughout our country and the world, though--as we all know--its’ complete realization is still somewhere beyond the horizon.

Our Clovis and Central California community joined the rest of the country and the world this past weekend in celebrating the anniversary of the January 15, 1929, birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. The 19th Annual Community Breakfast in honor of Dr. King was celebrated at the California Health Science University in Clovis on Saturday, January 15th. A vast, diverse, and enthusiastic crowd came together for the event that featured Dr. Kim E. Armstrong, the third president of the university, as the keynote speaker.

The event, hosted by the Clovis Police Department in participation with The Fresno MLK Unity Committee, was one of 11 events celebrated over the weekend in our Central California community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.

This marked the 40th year that events in honor of Dr. King have been celebrated in Central California.

Dr. Armstrong’s keynote speech In her keynote speech, Dr. Armstrong utilized a video presentation that featured a variety of civil rights pictures to inform and draw attention to key points that took place in the civil rights movement under the leadership of Dr. King and other civil rights leaders.

Among the leaders mentioned were members of her own family who personally collaborated with Dr. King in the civil rights struggle. Dr. Armstrong also noted her personal participation in the still on-going fight for civil rights.

Among the many points alluded to by Dr. Armstrong was the struggle that

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January 8, 2023 – Jennifer Cruz, currently the LGBTQ+ Resource Manager for the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC), is running against Nathan Magsig for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat.

Cruz is passionate about effective communication and getting people to work together for the betterment of the community. Cruz wants to be a voice for the people; working towards affordable housing for Fresno County residents, and ensuring safe affirming health care for physical, and mental, health issues.

Photo from Nathan Masig Facebook Page Cruz’s early employment background of customer service, her twenty plus years Forest Service to continue this in a respon- of management experience in both for sible way. profit and non-profit organizations, and the strong work ethic demonstrated by her Once again, Magsig stresses the need for father, a union shop steward, has brought fiscal responsibility in government and is very proud of his record of both balancing her to a deep desire to improve Fresno County for all residents, including those and maintaining budgets. from marginalized communities.

If re-elected, Magsig plans to work Cruz plans to prioritize an accessible towards creating new water storage, government and to seek community input, protecting agriculture, enhancing public safety, improving county roads, and gener- working on issues that matter most to Fresno County residents. She is currently ating new jobs through greater economic attending Concord Law School at Purdue development.

University Global, has a Bachelor’s degree The primary election for Fresno County is in Psychology, along with a Master’s scheduled for March 5, 2024. degree in Human Services.

Nathan Magsig has a long history of public Emphasizing the necessity of listening service, both with the City of Clovis and to the constituents, Cruz referenced the the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Yokuts Valley name change, and that and feels blessed to have the opportunity while the federal government voted to to serve the constituents of District 5. eliminate the slur towards Indigenous

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women, Fresno County’s current Board of Supervisors are refusing to acknowledge the renaming, saying the town’s name was never changed on a local level.

Now, the Board of Supervisors is suing the State of California, challenging a law by Governor Gavin Newsom that goes into effect in 2025, banning the use of “squaw” in names of places in California. Cruz wonders if there isn’t a better and more effective way to spend taxpayer dollars.

The Fresno County primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2024, and Cruz believes that we need to empower communities to get out and vote, as voting is the best way to create change.

Jennifer Cruz would like every eligible voter to make sure they are registered and that they vote on Election Day.

recognition for their long-time and outstanding service to the committee.

Police Chief Fleming also called for a moment of silence for George Rodriguez, long time committee member who passed away last week.

The program included a variety of events including the playing and singing by all present of Stevie Wonder’s Happy Birthday song which the popular recording artist wrote and recorded as a special tribute to Dr. King in anticipation of his birthday being approved as a national holiday.

An edited video recitation of the “I Have A Dream” speech--given by Dr. King during the historic March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963—moved the attendees to a silence of respect. The video featured children and members of our community taking turns reciting parts of the highly praised and much admired speech.

Moving civil rights music performances were provided by the Fresno Component Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup Music Workshop of America.

In his own words...Dr. Martin Luther ensued to make Dr. King’s birthday a King stood for non-violent protests and King, Jr. national holiday. It took 15 years to be utilized civil disobedience in his efforts approved by the federal government and to end discrimination and racial segrega- Over the times of his many struggles to bring about civil rights for one and an additional 17 years to be recognized tion in the 1950s and 1960s. all in our country, Dr. King was quoted as a legal holiday in all 50 states. The Dr. King was assassinated on Abril 4, repeatedly for his words that touched on first state to recognize it was Illinois in 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, while every aspect of our human experience September 1973. The last was Arizona; standing on a balcony of a motel. He and the plight of a people long enslaved, officially honoring it in 1993. was in Memphis to speak about his mistreated, denied basic human rights Dr. Armstrong noted that even today, Poor People’s Campaign and to support and opportunity, as well as equality in there is resistance to celebrating the Black sanitation workers in their strike all areas of life. His words were not January 15th date as a holiday solely against low pay and poor treatment by only eloquent, but they also went and for Dr. King. Mississippi and Alabama the City of Memphis. continue to go to the root of problems both mark the date as King-Lee Day in and what is needed to bring about posiCommunity Breakfast Program honor of both Dr. King and Confederate tive change in our world. Among them General Robert E. Lee who led Southern Various area dignitaries and community were: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to leaders were on hand for the Community states in their fight to preserve slavery justice everywhere.” “A right delayed is after Blacks were proclaimed to be free Breakfast — including Clovis Mayor a right denied.,” “Let no man pull you so Lynne Ashbeck and Clovis Police

by President Abraham Lincoln. low as to hate him.” “This is no time for Chief Curt Fleming. The Police Chief apathy or complacency. This is a time Recalling Dr. King’s civil rights welcomed attendees and presented Dr. for vigorous and positive action.” “Life’s struggle Sudarshan Kapoor, a M.L.K. Unity most persistent and urgent question is, Throughout his struggle to gain civil Committee Founding Member, and Gail ‘What are you doing for others?’ rights for Blacks in our country, Dr. Gaston, committee chair, with a special

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Shepherd and Sunnyside closed to widen Shepherd J.T. Gomez

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January 10, 2024 – The City of Clovis recently released information to the public stating that there will be a traffic alert from January 4th to April 16th at Shepherd and Sunnyside streets.

This traffic alert comes with construction being done in order to widen

Shepherd Avenue, install utilities, and install a traffic signal that, according to the city, is needed.

Shepherd will be closed between Clovis and Fowler avenues, and Sunnyside will be closed between Shepherd and Nees.

The city warns the public to drive carefully and follow detour signs that will be posted on Nees.

Road work began on January 4th after an initial reminder on December 20th.

The project does intend to last until April 16th. Residents on Facebook have been mostly complaining of the timing of the project, with most comments under the City of Clovis post protesting the length of the road improvement.

Instead, residents have been asking for

other roads in Clovis to be fixed, mostly debating whether or not the Shepherd and Sunnyside road widening is worth the length of time it is to be fixed.

For questions regarding the project, please call the Engineering Department of the Planning and Development Services Department at (559) 324-2350.

for the Speech Contest winners. In the Elementary Division, First Place went CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE to Alice Feng from Bud Rank in Clovis Unified, Second Place to Ava Kim from Dr. Michele Cantwell – Copher, SuperFugman, and Third Place to Safrin intendent of Fresno County Schools, and Jaurique from Manchester GATE in Dr. Jeffery Hunt, the Director of Charter Fresno Unified.

Schools for Fresno County Schools and MLK Unity Committee Member, made First Place in the High School Division their opening remarks, setting the stage went to Angad Dulai of Clovis North, for a performance by Roosevelt School of Second Place to Emiliano Salcedo the Arts Dance Teams, first performing a from Washington Union in Washinghip-hop routine, followed by a tap-dancton Unified, and Third Place to Priya ing solo.

Prajapati from Clovis North.

The winners of the Art Contest were Alice Feng performed her speech, referannounced by Ashley Henderson encing her grandmother and the differ– Oehlschlaeger. ences in women’s right from then to now, and Emiliano Salcedo performed his In the Elementary Division, Grades K speech, a moving piece that talked about -2, First Place went to Allie Liang, and his plans for the future and accessible Honorable Mentions went to Cassidy Photo by Ron Sundquist health care for minorities and underPark and Edward Liang, all from Fugman Stairway to Justice by Isabella Avery (Grade 10 at Clovis High, First place winner) served communities.

Elementary in Clovis Unified.

First Place in the High School Division Mentions went to Paige Liang from The quality of work produced by these In Grades 3 – 6, First Place was awarded went to Isabella Avery, and Honorable Fugman and Ajooni Chema from students is admirable. It was obvious that to Evelyn Hanson from Valley Oak in Mentions went to Summer Jewell and Century in Clovis Unified. they had embraced the theme and the Clovis Unified, and Honorable Mentions Riley Higuera, all from Clovis High various interpretations were fascinating For the Middle School Division, First went to Chelsea Park and Amelia Yu, School in Clovis Unified. to see.

Place went to Natasha Drigpal, and both from Fugman.

The Essay Contest winners were Honorable Mentions went to Kinsley If you are interested in seeing this exhibit, In the Middle School Division, First Place announced by Dr. Allison Hernandez, Murray and Sophia Stermer, all from it will be on display at the African Amerwas won by Dominic Aparicio from Director of ELA/ELD/HSS for the Kastner Intermediate in Clovis Unified, ican Historical and Cultural Museum Clark Intermediate in Clovis Unified.

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. while First Place in the High School Divi- through the month of February at 1857 Honorable Mentions were awarded to sion went to Marian Pineda from Clovis Fulton Street, Fresno 93721. Their phone The Elementary Division winner was Kalia Stanton from Clark Intermediate North in Clovis Unified. number is 559-544-1857, and their website Blake McLaskey from Fort Washingand Vanessa Carrera from Parlier Junior is www.aahcmsjv.com. ton in Clovis Unified, and Honorable Dr. Jeffery Hunt presented the awards High in Parlier Unified.

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Clovis Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting for Chapman Law Mary Gadberry

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January 12, 2024 - The Clovis Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Chapman Law, PC, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 11, 2024.

Andrea M. Chapman is the owner and attorney, a United States Navy veteran who attended San Joaquin College of Law, completing the program in 2017.

Nicole Pacheco, Chapman Law, PC specializes in real estate law, solar contracts, and construction law.

Chapman has a great deal of experience in successfully representing homeowners in the areas of solar contract fraud, breach of contract, failure to disclose, and construction defects.

In addition to staff and representatives from the Clovis Chamber of She then worked with several law Commerce welcoming Chapman to firms in town, most recently with Cole- town, a representative from Assemblyman & Horowitt, LLP, as a partner and man Jim Patterson’s office was present. litigation attorney.

The ceremonial ribbon was cut by Chapman, originally from Denver, first Chapman’s three children. came to the Central Valley when she The Chapman Law, PC office is was stationed at NAS Lemoore, she located in Old Town Clovis, at 401 liked the area, and felt Clovis was a Clovis Avenue, Suite 201, and their good place for their family. phone number is 559-257-2822.

According to Chapman’s paralegal,

Photo by Mary Gadberry, Clovis Roundup Attorney Andrea M. Chapman's family cutting ribbon

‘Two Hands Corn Dogs’ giving away free corndogs at Sierra Vista Mall for grand opening CR STAFF

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January 17, 2024 - If you missed out on their soft opening back in December, you get a second opportunity to celebrate Two Hands Corn Dogs grand opening with family entertainment, prizes, and free corn dogs!

Two Hands Corn Dogs, a Korean Corn Dog restaurant chain, aptly named for the necessity of using two hands when eating their foods, has opened its first restaurant in Clovis at Sierra Vista Mall.

During their grand opening on this Saturday, January 20th, free corn dogs will be given away from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Followed by a Spin the Wheel and Prize Giveaways from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. you can buy one Corn Dog and get one free.

Customers will also get a chance to meet Two Hands' guest of honor, Valley Children's mascot George the Giraffe!

Two Hands is also a proud supporter of Valley Children’s Hospital and will be donating 20% of proceeds from the grand opening to the hospital. To honor of George the first 100 guests can enjoy a free Fruit Punch Slush.

Two Hands hopes to make an impression as one of the only Korean Corn Dog restaurants in the Central Valley.

Korean Corn Dogs come with a variety of fillings at Two Hands including mozzarella cheese, spicy beef sausage, cheddar cheese, 100% beef sausage, and a plant-based sausage.

These are then coated in the famous cornmeal batter and fried with options such as rice crisps, potatoes, bean powder, and even hot cheetos according to their website.

Two Hands Corn Dogs Marketing Partner for the Clovis branch, Ajay Hira

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stated “We already own a business here in the Central Valley..for us this is one of the cities [in the Central Valley] that’s near and dear to us. We know the center here has been a little bit quiet, and it’s one of our goals to bring more people to this part of town.”

The part of town in reference is the Sierra Vista Mall, an area that has seen an influx of restaurants and businesses come and go in recent times. The hope is that they will stay in their newly formed location for a time to come.

“We specialize in Korean Corn Dogs.

We have some different options, we have the spicy dog, the potato dog, we also have the classic dog if you’re more into the fair style.”

Hiru also says that one of the

biggest goals for him and his family, which now includes Two Hands, is to “give back” to the community. “[We’re currently looking for] anyone in the community to find something to do to raise some funds, and help out. We’re really big on that.”

“We’re excited, we’re ready to share really good food, we make everything to order. And I mean it’s called two hands and I think the reason why is because you’re gonna need two hands to eat it.”

Two Hands Corn Dogs is located at the Sierra Vista Mall, 1220 Shaw Avenue, suite 105, near restaurants such as the Chicken Shack and Colton’s Social House. More can be found on their national website at: www.twohandsus. com

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ules may vary from one event to the next, but whether your favorite team kicks it, runs it or dunks it, sports fans and food always provide a winning combo. Gather your friends for the next big game with a menu that gets everyone revved up for a win.

A lineup filled with starters is just the ticket for a game day watch party or tailgate. Offering a series of finger foods and lighter fare lets your fellow fans grab a quick bite before the game or during a commercial break and continue snacking through the game.

Make no mistake, serving up a lighter menu doesn’t mean you need to skimp on quality – just the opposite, in fact. Make every bite count by using exceptional ingredients and introducing unexpected flavors such as the distinctive taste of Jarlsberg Brand Cheese, which has a rich, 60-year Norwegian heritage. Best known as a classic wedge, this mild, mellow and nutty cheese can also be served sliced, shredded and cubed.

Quesadillas are always a hit, and this version combines the best of gooey, melted cheese with bacon and a deliciously tangy salsa for a lively burst of fresh flavor. Then keep the mouthwatering cheese and bacon combos coming with a whole new take on grilled kebabs.

Hawaiian Sliders with Cheese, Ham and Pork Servings: 3 3 Hawaiian bread slider buns 1 cup pulled pork 3 slices ham 3 slices Jarlsberg cheese sliced pickles Dijon mustard, to taste

No game day is complete without pizza, and this one scores big with its unexpected blend of flavors for a pie that is smoky and tangy, sweet and savory, and briny and creamy all at once. Then round out your menu with these easy sliders that are big on flavor and small on prep time.

Find more ideas to liven up your game day menu at jarlsberg.com.

Heat oven to 350 F. Separate buns and layer pulled pork, sliced ham and cheese. Place sliders on oven-safe tray and bake about 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and gently remove top bun. Add pickles and mustard before serving.

Cheese and Bacon Kebabs

Cheese Quesadillas Servings: 4 4 slices thick slab bacon 1 small chili pepper 4 medium tomatoes 1 small shallot 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon coriander or cumin salt and pepper, to taste 1 small lime (juice and zest) 6 slices Jarlsberg Original or Hickory Smoked cheese 2 large tortillas Fry bacon, drain and chop.

To make salsa, remove seeds from chili pepper and finely dice. Chop tomatoes then dice shallot and garlic clove. Combine pepper, tomatoes, shallot and garlic with lime juice, coriander, salt and pepper, to taste.

Divide cheese slices and bacon on one half of each tortilla, top with 1/4 cup salsa and fold tortilla over, pressing down to close. In mediumhot, lightly oiled pan, toast tortillas about 1 minute on each side.

Cut each tortilla in half and serve with remaining salsa on the side, or combine salsa with black beans and fresh chopped cilantro to make a side salad.

Servings: 4 18 slices bacon 2 1/2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, cubed 18 pearl onions 12 long skewers Relish: 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers 1 1/3 tablespoons capers 2 2/3 tablespoons olives 1/4 cup cucumber 3 1/3 ounces olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice and grated zest salt and pepper Cut bacon slices in half and wrap around cheese cubes. Place cheese cubes and pearl onions on each skewer, alternating ingredients. Roast in pan or on grill 2-3 minutes on each side.

To make relish, chop peppers, capers, olives and cucumber, and mix with olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper.

Grilled Pizza with Cheese, Prosciutto and Figs Servings: 4 2 cups pizza or tomato sauce 4 1/2 cups pizza dough flour, for rolling 3 1/2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, coarsely grated 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced prosciutto 8 dried figs, each cut into six wedges dried red pepper flakes black pepper Heat grill and warm pizza sauce.

Divide dough into desired number of pizzas. On floured surface, roll dough into long, thin ovals and spread with sauce. Sprinkle light layer of cheese over sauce. Add layer of prosciutto and a second layer of cheese. Dot with fig pieces then season with red pepper flakes and pepper.

Reduce grill heat, slide pizzas onto grill and close lid. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until crust is lightly charred and cheese is melted.

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Stories from the 1923 Clovis Tribune Clovis High history teacher Professor John Cox.

Peg Bos

Historian/Clovis Museum Contributed

H.E. Armstrong was the editor of the Clovis Tribune from 1912 until his death in 1938. A one year subscription was $1.50.

We are sharing the printed words that reflected life in Clovis in 1923.

It was reported that the Clovis Bakery had baked 80,000 loaves of bread in 1922.

The Fresno County supervisors did not want to be under state control. There was a debate on free trade with Canada.

Swiss government advocates fuel alcohol from grapes would lower cost of gas.

A distillery that produced 5,200 gallons of booze was in operation on Peck Ranch near Letcher. Sheriff Jones makes a call quite unexpectedly on Clovis Booze Factories and makes three arrests. Constable Stewart confiscated quarts of Jackass brandy. Marshall Ellis locates a speak easy, and two barrels of wine placed in the old city hall were later found empty.

Clovis bootleggers caught by Marshall Ellis, who has names of their customers.

They will be prosecuted.

Pictures were published of Clovis celebrities: Dr. Mrs. Mc Murtry; Rev. Vernon Cowsert, 1st Baptist Church; banker B.L. Hesse; pioneer Mrs. Jane Cole arrived in 1850 via ox train; Phil Garver, young business man; Mayor E.E. Smalin and

Clovis High had four buses. They planted a vineyard demo on campus. Clovis High graduates 22 seniors. Clovis High will hire 15 teachers for 1923-1924 classes.

Clovis Boosters (not Chamber) wanted sign on Blackstone: “Go Eastward Young Man.” $5 reward offered for best suggestion to identify how Clovis can hold district trade.

Newspapers were largely blamed for foolish expenditures of taxpayer’s money. Taxes of California have doubled in four years.

President Harding urges that our economy is “evil of spending in advance.”

State Board of Health compels city authorities to evict park squatters, 200 men, women and children, from the eucalyptus grove opposite mill. Park project between 4th & 5th on Clovis Avenue on SP railroad land is assured.

Pine Flat Dam scheme for approval or rejection will place enormous burden on tax payer. Pine Flat Dam Bill being jammed through the legislative mill with haste. Schemers are anxious to issue bonds.

Missionary Brendel is guarding Indians against “voodoo priests” who prey on the old. Frank Jackson and Missionary Brendel announced gift of land to the Mono Indians (60x200 feet lot on DeWitt) by Edwin Treasurer.

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Photo contributed by Clovis Museum H.E. Armstrong, editor of the Clovis Tribune in 1923.

25 cents. Show sponsored by Clovis Women’s Club to benefit Indian hospital.

on roof and drilled into the roof of the vault.

Funeral was held for City Recorder A.S. Kirkpatrick who was born in Indiana 1857. He had resided in Clovis for over 27 years and was our second Justice of the Peace.

AD: “Legitimate and useful successors to the raisin craze are live stock raising, dairies and poultry are profitable and permanent.”

Robert E. L. Good, pioneer business man, dies. Born in 1868, he came to California at age 19 and was a foreman at the Tarpey Ranch for a time. He brought his first store in 1894 on West Fourth.

AD: “New modern bungalow, 5 rooms plastered, screened porch with light, sewerage, $3,195. Located on Harvard between 4th & 5th. J.W. Bittle, owner.

Big gravel project at Ball Ranch west of Friant. Capacity to be doubled 60-75 cars at 50-60 ton capacity daily shipments.

Gasoline war invades Clovis. J. T. Edward of Clovis Cyclery selling 14 cents per gallon. Clovis has 13 service stations.

State gas tax will be raised on Oct. 1, 1923 to 2 cents.

Robbers rifle many deposit boxes at First State Bank. Robbers created a trap door

The 1923 community of Clovis left us a rich heritage.

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Brent Drum Retires from law enforcement

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January 12, 2024 – Brent spent the last 13 years with the Clovis Police Department, and is best known for his passion with the K9 Unit.

Before coming to Clovis PD, he worked at another Central Valley agency and had 2 K9 partners, Kelt and Senji, who retired after their service. K9 Jax and Officer Drum have spent the last 8 years as partners in Clovis, and Jax will be

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retiring as well, living with Brent.

During his time with Clovis PD, Officer Drum not only helped train the new K9 handlers, but was also a Driver’s Training Instructor and Range Master.

In addition to his Patrol & K9 responsibilities, Brent spent time as a Detective, Crisis Negotiator, and was a member of the SWAT team.

Thank you for your service to Clovis and our Central Valley, and hope that Officer Brent Drum and K9 Jax have a happy retirement.

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Clovis PD mourns loss of George Rodriguez, Police Services Manager

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position, George oversaw Clovis Police Department's Animal Services and Youth Services Divisions, and led our peer counseling program.

January 12, 2024 – George began his career at the Clovis Police Department Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming said, “We lost an amazing man this week.

30 years ago as a Juvenile Counselor George was a great leader, mentor, in the Youth Services Division. As a and listener for many people within Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he was able to do what he loved - helping our department. This is a tremendous loss for our department and the City of families.

Clovis.”

In May 2009, George was promoted On behalf of the entire Clovis Police to Youth Services Supervisor and, Department, they send their condojust 6 months later, promoted to lences to George’s family during this Police Services Manager. In this new time.

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Trezaiyah Martin 2-19-02 6’ 3 & 180 lbs.

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Daniel Mathew Stitt 4-2-92 5’ 7 & 180 lbs.

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Madison Lee Webb 1-6-94 5’ 5 & 130 lbs.

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National Blood Donor Month JANUARY Saturday, January 20 OLPH CRAB FEED 2024 Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, January 20 HALF DAY TRAIL RIDE ON THE MCKENZIE McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve 22477 Auberry Rd., Clovis, CA Registration Necessary 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, January 21 SJ&E TRAIL RIDE ON THE MCKENZIE McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve 22477 Auberry Rd., Clovis, CA Registration Necessary 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24 CLOVIS UNIFIED 2024 10TH ANNUAL SCHOOL YEAR JOB FAIR Clovis Unified Professional Development Building 180 David E. Cook Way,

Clovis, CA 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 25 CLOVIS CHAMBER SALUTE TO BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY Sunday, February 4 SWEETHEART DANCE 2024 Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, February 14 TALENT SHOW Clovis Senior Activity Center 735 3rd St., Clovis, CA Deadline to enter 2/1/2024 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 17 BOWLIN GAP TABLE TOP HIKE McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve

22477 Auberry Rd., Clovis, CA Registration Necessary 9 a.m. -2 p.m.

Friday, February 23 DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Regency Event Center 1600 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 6:00 p.m.

ALL MONTH LONG U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT DROP BOX Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis Three Flag Retirement Drop Boxes on site Drive Up Box is available 24/7

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Trust Basics – Get the Facts CONTRIBUTED Noble Credit Union

equitable title to trust property

• The trustee: The person(s) who holds legal title to trust property, January 9, 2024 – Whether you’re administers the trust, and has a seeking to manage your own assets, duty to act in the best interest of the control how your assets are distributed beneficiary after your death, or plan for incapacity, You create a trust by executing a legal trusts can help you accomplish your document called a trust agreement. estate planning goals. Their power The trust agreement names the benefiis in their versatility–many types ciary and trustee and contains instrucof trusts exist, each designed for a tions about what benefits the benefispecific purpose. Although trust law ciary will receive, what the trustee’s is complex and establishing a trust requires the services of an experienced duties are, and when the trust will end, among other things. attorney, mastering the basics isn’t hard.

Funding a trust What is a trust?

A trust is a legal entity that holds assets for the benefit of another. Basically, it’s like a container that holds money or property for somebody else. There are three parties in a trust arrangement:

• The grantor (also called a settlor or trustor): The person(s) who creates and funds the trust

• The beneficiary: The person(s) who receives benefits from the trust, such as income or the right to use a home, and has what is called

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You can put almost any kind of asset in a trust, including cash, stocks, bonds, insurance policies, real estate, and artwork. The assets you choose to put in a trust will depend largely on your goals. For example, if you want the trust to generate income, you should put income-producing assets, such as bonds, in your trust. Or, if you want your trust to create a fund that can be used to pay estate taxes or provide for your family at your death, you might fund the trust with a life insurance policy.

Types of trusts

There are many types of trusts, the most basic being revocable and irrevocable. The type of trust you should use will depend on what you’re trying to accomplish.

Living (revocable) trust

A living trust is a trust that you create while you’re alive. A living trust is not subject to probate, helping to avoid the delay of property transfers to your heirs; it offers flexibility and can be altered should a change in beneficiary, trustee, property, etc. be needed. A living trust can also continue after your death–you can direct the trustee to hold trust property until the beneficiary reaches a certain age or gets married, for instance.

trust. Irrevocable trusts are frequently used to minimize potential estate taxes. The transfer may be subject to gift tax at the time property is transferred into the trust, but the property, plus any future appreciation, is usually removed from your gross estate.

Additionally, property transferred through an irrevocable trust will avoid probate, and may be protected from future creditors.

Whether you’re seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. For more information, consult an experienced attorney.

Noble Credit Union, voted the 2024 Despite the benefits, living trusts have best credit union in Central California by the Business Journal, offers offer some drawbacks. Property in a living members full access to a wide range trust is generally not protected from of financial education and services, creditors, and you cannot avoid estate including low rate auto loans, MyRetaxes using a living trust. wards Visa credit card, mortgage and Irrevocable trusts equity loans, online and mobile banking, and more. For more information Unlike a revocable trust, you can’t easily change or revoke an irrevocable about membership at Noble Credit trust. You usually cannot change bene- Union, call (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com. ficiaries or change the terms of the

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ACE working to organize CUSD’s educators with backing of California Teachers Association Mary Gadberry

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January 10, 2024 - Clovis Unified School District’s Faculty Senate was originally developed as an employee representation group in 1977, with the full support and assistance of founding superintendent Dr. Floyd Buchanan, as the district did not, and still does not, have a teacher’s union.

an inspirational message to district employees written by Dr. Buchanan, it states that, “The professionals who work in our district are proud that we do not have collective bargaining.”

The Association for Clovis Educators (ACE) has been working, with the backing of the California Teachers Association, since 2020 to organize the district’s educators.

The Faculty Senate is made up of teach- Although the teachers seem to be resistant, ACE has managed to unionize ers who are supposed to represent the psychologists and mental health service interests of their fellow educators. providers, with the first-ever union However, there are findings that the contract negotiated within the district members of the Faculty Senate received signed in June of 2023. annual stipends, paid time off, and According to Kristin Heimerdinger, a special access to district technology, teacher at Buchanan High School and among other benefits not available to ACE spokesperson, the clear difference other employee groups. between the Faculty Senate and a union With nearly 43,000 students and 6,400 is that the Faculty Senate does not employees, Clovis Unified is the largest bargain or negotiate with the district for school district in California without teachers’ rights or benefits as a teacha teacher’s union. In “Doc’s Charge,” ers’ union would do.

In 1984, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) found Clovis Unified and the Faculty Senate violating the Education Employment Relations Act (EERA). ACE brought suit recently claiming that Clovis Unified had not ceased their illegal activities, as ordered in the earlier decision.

On December 7, 2023, PERB ruled that both Clovis Unified and the Faculty Senate were breaking the law since Faculty Senate members received many benefits not provided to other educator groups, and that they deliberately discouraged employees from unionizing.

Kelly Avants, Clovis Unified School District’s spokesperson, says that the district had already stopped offering most of the additional benefits to Faculty Senate members over the last few years. A recent search for “Faculty Senate” on the main Clovis Unified School District website shows no

results.

On December 20, the Faculty Senate executive board released a statement to district employees, complying with the PERB ruling, and included the disclaimer, “without prejudice and without admission of any wrongdoing.”

ACE feels the Faculty Senate should be held accountable for their actions over the past forty-plus years, and that district employees will still be discouraged from unionizing if the Faculty Senate is allowed to continue to exist.

ACE also says that the PERB decision does not go far enough, believing there should also have been an order for the Faculty Senate to dissolve. They announced their appeal on December 27, 2023.

ACE and Clovis Unified are currently awaiting the final decision on ACE’s appeal, but have not yet been provided a time frame.

Central Valley All Stars Defeat vs L.A. All Stars Yet, that was as close as the southerners would get. After a long drive, Urbina made a couple of slick cuts and ran the ball in for the score.

Jess Gonzalez

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January 13, 2024 – It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s good to savor the sweet taste it leaves in one’s mouth and the feeling of “Oh, yes we can!”

From the rival’s 7-yard line Urbina made a couple of slick cuts and ran the ball in for the score. The valley team upped its lead to 28-14.

It’s the feeling of a Fresno or valley area team getting the best of a Los Angeles area team on an athletic field.

That happened Saturday at Fresno’s Sunnyside High School Stadium when the Central Valley Army All Stars defeated the Los Angeles Army All Stars in the Best of The West All Star Game.

The final score favored the local team by 28-14. But the game was not that close.

Quick scoring first drive

With :53 seconds left in the game, the CVA lead seemed safe. Yet, LA was not giving up. They move quickly into CVA territory.

Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup

The game was tied 7-7. That’s the way the first quarter ended. At that point it appeared the crowd was in for a tight game.

After impressive opening ceremonies, the CVA team opened the game with a 5 play 75 yards scoring drive to take an early 7-0 lead.

However, with a little over 5 minutes left in the second quarter, Quarterback Daniel Gonzalez, formerly of Mission Oak in Tulare, escaped an apparent sack and scrambled the distance to the score.

a fumble and somehow made it from mid-field to the endzone before he could be stopped.

Neither team could get anything going in the third quarter. But that changed in the fourth quarter.

But, after the CVA defense stopped LA The home based CVA team went into cold—even colder than the cold wind blowing on the field—the CVA coughed the locker room at halftime with a 14-7 lead. up the football.

A lumbering L.A. linebacker picked up Second half

Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup

After one minute of play, CVA QB Donavan Urbina and his running back executed a flea flicker in heavy traffic with Urbina’s pass finding a receiver 25 yards down field for another CVA touchdown. CVA took a 21-7 lead.

But, while the LA offense was being contained by the stingy CVA defense, the CVA offense continued giving LA opportunities to stay in the game.

Then, defending against a “Hail Mary” pass, the CVA defense rose to the occasion with an interception at the 10-yard line. The game was in the books.

The game that was

Even in rainy and cold windy weather in the high 40s, the crowd in attendance filled the home team grandstand.

The game provided plenty of hard hitting and exciting plays to keep everyone entertained throughout its threehour duration.

The winning CVA team was coached The valley team lost another fumble. be ex Pittsburg Steelers player Rob And, similarly to the first fumble, it was Golden. The LA team was coached by picked up run in for a touchdown.

Dwayne Wright formerly of the Buffalo Bills.

With 5:43 to go in the game LA, with a spurting offense, trailed by only 7 The game was organized and sponpoints, 21-14. sored by the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

Putting the game away

Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup

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Whistle On The Play – officials cry foul: Part 2 Jess Gonzalez

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January 18, 2024 – Doing with less officials As reported in the first part of this story (Clovis Roundup January 4, 2024), due to a growing decrease of officials, associations that supply officials to officiate youth and scholastic sports are having a difficult time providing sufficient officials to cover games in different sports played in area schools.

In attempting to cope with the shortage as best as possible, school leagues, officials’ association, and schools are having to be creative and resourceful to have games officiated.

When an association lacks officials to cover a game on a particular date, they immediately alert the school. The school then has the option of moving their game to another day.

However, some schools are hesitant to move game dates mostly due to conflicts with their schedule of other activities.

When schools are opposed to moving the game day, games are cancelled.

Creativeness has been implemented in various ways. High school football games, traditionally played on Friday nights, are now also played Thursdays and Saturdays.

Resourcefulness has been having games officiated by crews of four instead of five officials. But, with less eyes looking at the 22 players, infractions are missed.

Needless to say, no one likes that.

Some high school varsity basketball games previously officiated by three officials may now be officiated by a two-man crew.

At the lower levels of play there have been reports of games being postponed or cancelled at the last minute due to the lack of officials. Those are some of the adjustments being made to make do with less officials.

Again, why is this happening?

“Officials get fed up will all the abuse they go through. Many officials don’t comeback after officiating for a year or two,” says Mark Wiens, a long time official.

“Consequently, most veteran officials are in their 50s and 60s. The younger ones are in their 20s and 30s. Officials in their 40s just aren’t found much because they have quit officiating.”

Alarmed by the seriousness of the situation, Bob Kayajanian, the elder stateman

a parent confronted me very angry and told me I had thrown his kid off the (wrestling) mat. I had not touched him!”

Yet, while parents can make life difficult for officials, some athletes realize their parents are not acting properly when they go see them play.

“I have had kids apologize to me for their parent’s behavior after a match.

They feel embarrassed by what their parents say and do.”

Why do parents act in such manner So why do parents act in such manner, after all it’s just a game their child is playing? “Many parents think that by getting on the officials they’re helping their kid get a college scholarship,” informs Bob. “They don’t realize that college scouts don’t come looking for athletes when they’re freshmen. Colleges look for players at big tournaments, not local games.”

Additionally, he remarks “The new portal transfer rule has changed everything around. First thing coaches do every morning is check the transfer portal to see who is available.”

Thus, there is less looking at high school athletes than before—especially nonhigh school seniors. The officials also suggest some parents get so involved in their child’s sports participation because they may be living vicariously through their child their participation in sports.

The role of coaches Coaches, in general, know their sport Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup and its rules better than people watching the game. Yet, officials report some of sports officials in Central California, follow officials from one part of the field coaches, particularly at the lower levels of play, aren’t well versed in the rules. states “Officiating is not the problem— to the other—cussing and harassing.” parents are the problem. They’re why That is a reason they get abusive in the To a large extent, the problem appears we’re not getting more officials. It’s a big to be that parents don’t know or don’t heat of a game. They repeatedly question concern.” understand the rules. “They don’t under- calls, non-calls , and the integrity of the Like other officials we contacted for stand that what they see on TV--the NFL officials in a manner far from pleasant. this report, Bob feels the aggressive and the NBA--have rules that don’t apply And, again, many of them base their attitude of parents toward officials—in to high school games. arguments on what they see on TV— all sports—is the reason the number of NFL and NBA games. An example is There are three separate sets of rules: officials is rapidly decreasing. the traveling violation in basketball. In high school, college, and professional Seated at a round table, other veteran league rules,” informs Marvin Johnston, the NBA it is hardly ever called even when a player takes three or more steps officials also expressed their opinions another veteran official. before shooting. In high school it is on the subject. “Parents feel that paying John points out “They continually tell called regularly. their ticket to a game entitles them to say us we’re the reason they lost the game. what they want,” Mark adds.

Unfortunately, at times when coaches They don’t see we don’t show favorityell at officials, the parents and other “Nobody wants to go three hours to ism.” The problems present during a do a game, getting yelled at, having game are often taken elsewhere by some fans get riled up and go after the offitheir integrity questioned, and then get parents. “I’ve been confronted while out cials. As a way of protecting each other, officials often warn each other about the followed out to their car. At the lower at a store by parents wanting to argue abusiveness of certain coaches before levels of play it’s even worse!” with me.” they officiate games involving the teams John Raymond notes “Some parents are According to John, at times, parents of those coaches. what we call ‘helicopter’ parents—they even see things that don’t happen. “Once

Clovis Wrestling “Big One” tonight Jess Gonzalez

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Jan. 18, 2024 – In California high school wrestling circles and around the country it is well known Clovis is a “hot bed” for the sport that shines on the mat.

Tonight’s, January 18, “Big One,” as dubbed on the wrestling schedule, is a prime example why the Clovis area has earned that well-known reputation.

It’s the annual, and much anticipated, dual rivalry match of the season featuring the Clovis High Cougars and the Buchanan High Bears.

This year, as has happened over the years, some of the most outstanding wrestlers in Central California will take to the mat to defend their school colors.

Starting at around 7 PM , the two high school superpowers will decide which of the two owns Clovis on the wrestling mats for the current school year. It should be something special to see!

Based on the results of the recent Doc Buchanan Invitational there will be some very interesting matches tonight.

One will be at 109 lbs. where Blake Woodward from Buchanan will take on Anthony Garza from Clovis. In the Buchanan Invitational, Woodward defeated Garza for third place by a 5-1 decision.

In the 168 lbs. division, Branson John of Buchanan will face Adrien Reyes of Clovis. In the third-place match of the Buchanan invitational, John was victorious over Reyes by a tight 1-0 score.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early tonight because the competition on the mat will thrilling.

The JV teams will do battle starting at 4 PM with the Varsity grapplers to follow at approximately 7 PM. Doc Buchanan Invitational A big part of the outstanding high school wrestling reputation that has been earned

over the years by Clovis high schools is due to the annual Doc Buchanan Invitational which attracts the top teams from around the state and from throughout the country.

Held over two days, January 5 and 6, some of the country’s best high school wrestlers took part.

When it all said and done, Buchanan placed third behind Poway of San Diego and St. Edward High School, a Catholic high school from Lakewood, Ohio. Not far behind was Clovis High School in sixth place.

Buchanan had 9 wrestlers place in the top eight of theirå weight division. Clovis managed to have 5 wrestlers place in the top 8 of their weight division.

Contrary to other years, neither Buchanan nor Clovis had an individual weight champion. There were two

runners-up--one from each school.

In the 147 pounds division, Joseph Toscano from Buchanan lost a tight and hard fought 2-1 decision to Ryan Bennet from St. Edward.

For Clovis, Nikade Zinkin lost a tough 3-2 decision against 2023 state champion Isaiah Cortes of Gilroy in the 129 pounds division.

California High School Wrestling Rankings

(as of January 10, 2024 - CalGrappler) 1. Poway (San Diego)

2. Buchanan (Clovis) 3. Gilroy

4. St. John Bosco (Bellflower) 5. Bakersfield 6. Clovis

7. Palm Desert

8. Fountain Valley 9. Canyon Springs 10. Los Gatos

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Community leaders kick-off 7th annual pledge to stop trafficking (PTST) Mary Gadberry

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January 16, 2024 - To help bring awareness to human trafficking and its effects in our community, the 8th annual Pledge to Stop Trafficking (PTST) was held at Sierra Vista Mall on January 16, 2024.

Chairperson Tiffany Apodaca, from Breaking the Chains, hosted the event, designed to kick off their pledge drive.

Volunteers were on the corners of Shaw and Clovis, collecting donations from drivers.

Gabriella Ramirez, Miss Clovis 2024, is so passionate about raising awareness and preventing human trafficking and exploitation that she has dedicated human trafficking awareness as her platform.

Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni spoke briefly, as did Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming and Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama, about the issues in the community and the help that’s available.

A check for $2,500 was presented to Breaking the Chains and another, also for $2,500, was presented to Project 1414.

Event attendees included Clovis Mayor Lynne Ashbeck and Mayor Pro Tem Vong Mouanoutoua, as well as police chaplains and community members.

Human trafficking is big business, the second most profitable criminal activity in the United States. The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission has a division, called Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVAHT), that actively works with individuals Photo by Mary Gadberry

Photo by Mary Gadberry Curt Fleming, Clovis Police Chief, speaks at pledge drive.

caught up in and escaping from a human trafficking situation.

CVAHT is able to provide many needed services, such as emergency shelter and transitional housing, case management, and referrals to other programs, among others.

Along with other partnering agencies, CVAHT serves Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Kern, and Tulare counties.

CVAHT was started in 2009, after staff at EOC’s Sanctuary Youth Services started seeing more minor girls at their shelter that told them that they had been involved in sex trafficking.

To help combat this, EOC’s Sanctuary and Support Services created the Central Valley Freedom Coalition through a federal grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

One of the local agencies that assists individuals in rebuilding their lives is Breaking the Chains in Fresno. Breaking

the Chains was started by Debra Rush and Tiffany Apodaca, both survivors of abuse and trauma.

BTC’s facility includes safe housing, a classroom, child care center, and a mobile command unit, and they have also branched out into more rural areas.

Breaking the Chains is regularly able to offer trauma-based services to an average of 75 survivors and their families each day.

Central Valley Justice Coalition is another agency in the fight against human trafficking here in Fresno. They partner with both church and community and believe that educating the public is the most effective way to prevent trafficking.

In addition to providing information to adults, they have a group called Students Ending Exploitation, focusing on teenagers where the outreach and education are provided by their peers.

Centro la Familia has been assisting

people since 1972. Originally a small group of Fresno City College Chicano Studies who got together to help immigrants complete social services forms, it has grown into an agency able to offer many programs for un-served and underserved individuals, with outreach workers fluent in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Centro la Familia provides services in the areas of family strengthening, victim services, health and wellness, immigration services, policy and leadership, and education and outreach.

Mollie’s House provides twenty-fourhour residential care for young women ages 12 to 17 who have escaped from a trafficking situation, whether sexual or domestic.

Mollie’s House is a faith-based group founded by Torella McAllister-Minor, a survivor herself, and offers young women a safe environment in which to heal.

Project 1414, named after the scripture Exodus 14:14, is dedicated to providing a therapeutic program for young adults in recovery from abuse and neglect as well as sexual exploitation.

Project 1414 launched a campaign to build their first safe house in December 2023, recognizing the need for facilities like these in the Central Valley.

If you, or someone you know, needs help to escape human trafficking or exploitation, you can call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at1-888373-7888 or text “Help” to 233733 (BEFREE), or call CVAHT locally at (559) 500-7630.

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