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Commission CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS ANNUAL Planning discusses traffic concerns

BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

WHAT’S UP CLOVIS?

Clovis Elk's Lodge hosts memorial for Ken "Tex" Brail Jennings PAGE 3

Photo from Planning Commission online meeting recording Mary Gadberry @ClovisRoundup

EDUCATION

CUSD’S CTE: A glimpse at career opportunities PAGE 14

Photo by Ron Sundquist Corey Stone from Cedar Avenue Recycling & Transfer Station, receives award for Director of the Year from previous Board Chair and the current Executive Director of Valley Caregiver Resource Center, Michelle DiBuduo.

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January 28, 2024 - At their annual “Salute to Business” Awards Luncheon, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce was able to salute and honor community pioneers in the world of business

for their contributions towards Winners this year included the community of Clovis over the different categories and sectors past year. of the business world.

The sold out 2024 Salute to Business Awards Luncheon was held Thursday, January 25 at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

Over 320 people attended the event to celebrate the outstanding honorees that have made such an important contribution to our community.

January 26, 2024– The City of Clovis Planning Commission met on Thursday, January 25, 2024 with only one item up for public hearing.

"An open consideration within a regular or special meeting of the Planning Commission, for which special notice has been given and may be required.”

The commission was asked to consider rezoning of a 1.62-acre plot of land on the northwest corner of Ashlan and De Wolf Avenues, from R-A, single family residential very low density, to R-3, Multifamily High Density, in order to build a 26-unit apartment complex.

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January 29, 2024 - The City of Clovis invited the public to attend a Ribbon-Cutting on January 25th for the long awaited William H. “Harry” Armstrong Transit Center that was constructed just off of 785 Third Street in Clovis.

Right next door to the also newly built Clovis Senior Activity Center, the Transit Center will act as a dispatch and administration

Photo by Ron Sundquist

See TRANSIT Pg. 5 (From left to right) Shonna Halterman, Drew Bessinger, Vong Mouanoutoua, Eddie Mendez, Lynne Ashbeck, Nathan Magsig, Tom Armstrong, Armstrong's son and daughter-in-law, and Amy Hance

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CHECK OUT THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN Photos by Ron Sundquist

2024 Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshalls announced!

Rest in peace Ken "Tex" Brail Jennings

(Photo from Clovis Rodeo Facebook) Congrats to Jim and Carole Linenbach, the Grand Marshalls for the 110th Clovis Rodeo!

Clovis Elks Lodge hosts memorial for Tex, a former bull rider for the Clovis Rodeo.

Reader spotted!

All rise for our National Anthem

County Supervisor, Nathan Magsig, spotted catching up on the last issue at the newly opened Transit Center.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Childrens Concert Choir sings the National Anthem at the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon.

Dog of The Week

Happy Birthday!

William H. "Harry" Armstrong Center.

Pepper Lynn Hash, a 14 year old sweetheart, enjoys being carried by their human, Jared, around Clovis!

Bob Althoff celebrates his 85th birthday!

Bob has been a coach for multiple Clovis Schools throughout the years.

Lynne Ashbeck presents Tom Armstrong with a certificate of appreciation for the William H. "Harry" Armstrong Center.

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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Blake Zante named new director of Kenneth L. Maddy Institute CONTRIBUTED

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January 22, 2024 - Blake Zante, an alumnus of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute Legislative Intern Scholar Program and former student body president of Fresno State, was named executive director of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute.

Zante succeeds Mark Keppler, who served as executive director of the Maddy Institute for 19 years. The Maddy Institute’s mission is to provide non-partisan, interdisciplinary and fact-driven analysis of public policy issues impacting our region and state.

The institute also provides practical training for local officials and civic leaders, paid internships for San Joaquin Photo contributed Blake Zante, new director of Kenneth L. Maddy Institute Valley students with local, state and established by the California legislature federal legislators and symposia and “I look forward to partnering with in 1999. It honors the legacy of Maddy, extension courses on a range of topics a state senator whose 28 years of public all of our valley cities, including relating to public policy and public service to the San Joaquin Valley were administration. the City of Clovis, to continue the marked by respect for his colleagues nonpartisan work of the Maddy InstiAs a government affairs and communitute and train the next generation of regardless of party or position. cations professional, Zante most recently “As a Maddy alum myself, it is exciting served as district representative to leaders. I would also like to thank former Speaker of the House of RepreMark Keppler who not only served as to see us bring one of our own to lead sentatives Kevin McCarthy. the Maddy Institute’s executive direc- our next chapter at the institute,” said Melissa Frank, the Maddy Institute’s “The experience I gained as a Maddy tor for 19 years, but whose commuchair of the board and assistant general intern played a significant role in my nity service to the City of Clovis has counsel for The Wonderful Company. career and professional development, so made it a better community for all to “I also want to thank Mark Keppler, it goes without saying that it’s an absolive, work, and play.” on behalf of our entire board and alum lute honor to serve as the Maddy Insticommunity, for his leadership and tute’s executive director and continue the The Maddy Institute at Fresno State was commitment to the vision, mission and legacy of Senator Maddy,” Zante said.

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values of the institute.”

In 2019, the Maddy Institute expanded its reach through a partnership with California State University, Bakersfield; California State University, Stanislaus; and University of California, Merced.

As executive director, Zante will be responsible for the management of the institute, including coordinating its intern programs, increasing participation in the democratic process and producing and hosting public affairs programs to foster awareness of public policy impacts on San Joaquin Valley agriculture and other sectors.

In addition to Keppler, former leaders of the Maddy Institute include former Fresno State President Harold Haak, Representative Jim Costa and former Mayor of Fresno Dan Whitehurst.

Zante earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Fresno State, where he served as student body president and received a President’s Honors Scholarship from the Smittcamp Family Honors College.

Prior to serving on former Speaker McCarthy’s staff, Zante served as press secretary to State Senator Andreas Borgeas. He also serves as a current Fresno County planning commissioner, Fresno State Alumni Association board member, Fresno Rotary Club member and is a graduate of the San Joaquin Political Academy of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce.

EINAR COOK LEADERSHIP AWARD: FLORENCE DUNN

Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Corey Stone (right), recipient of Board Director of the Year Award, Michelle DiBuduo (left) previous Board Chair and current Executive Director of Valley Caregiver Resource Center.

Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Florence Dunn (left), recipient of Einar Cook Leadership Award, Jerry Cook (right) Cook Land Company.

The 2024 Salute to Business Award Luncheon was sponsored by:

Clovis Community College, Cook Land Company, Quiring General, Noble Credit Union and Table Mountain Rancheria

Presenting Sponsors: City of Clovis, Visit Fresno County and Wawona Frozen

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Gold Sponsors: Caglia Environmental, California Health Sciences University, Central Valley Community Bank,

Silver Sponsors: Clovis Veterans

Memorial District, Community Health Systems, Donaghy Sales, Hedrick’s Chevrolet, Fresno Sheriff's Memorial Foundation, Lawvex and Media Solutions, Inc See BUSINESS, Pg. 6

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Musical Entertainment Unlike Any Other!

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January 29, 2024 – More than any other art form, music is said to drive human actions and emotions as it influences and impacts our soul, heart, spirit, and culture.

In its own way music reaches out to us and becomes part of who we are.

Its influence on our human psyche is unlike any other.

A welcomed musical entity for our community Being aware of the big part music plays in the life of each of us, in 1914 Choir Director Ed Cobb, working with the Clovis Unified School District, started a music organization that was designed to entertain, energize, and bring joy to our Clovis community.

Since then it has done that and more.

The Community Choir of The Valley not only provides entertaining with its quality choral performances the year around, but it is also lifts spirits by bringing joy and music culture to our Central California Community.

However, as time has moved on, the choir is no longer under the auspices of the CUSD. According to Ed, “We had some very exciting years, but our members felt there were some limitations in being associated with the school district and we had to have our own best interest in mind—including having control of our finances.”

The choir is now an independent non-profit entity.

The four major concerts of the year In striving to entertain and bring joy through music to our community, the Community Choir of The Valley performs four major concerts during the year—one in every season.

In the Spring, there is, of course, the Spring Concert that features a variety of music.

In the summer, on the weekend prior to the 4th of July, the choir performs the well-liked and much applauded

Photo courtesy of Choir of the Valley

Patriotic Concert in a special salute to the Armed Forces and Independence Day pageantry. The 2024 Patriotic Concert will be on Friday, June 28.

The choir’s fall concert features beautiful and meaningful holy music that includes classical sacred, gospel, spirituals, contemporary Christian, Hebrew, and other traditional sacred music.

Then, for “the most beautiful time of the year,” the Community Choir of The Valley performs all the Christmas favorites that are so popular and so well received by audiences during the holidays season. It’s a festive music extravaganza!

Historical venue for the April 14th Spring Concert This year’s edition of the Spring Concert, called “The Greatest Shows On Earth,” will feature great music from Broadway, the silver screen, and television.

It will be on Sunday, April 14, in an old, but excitingly new venue for the choir—the historical Warnor’s Theatre in downtown Fresno.

“It has great acoustics and a beautiful and ornate interior with capacity for over 2,000 people—we hope we can fill it,” Ed says excitedly.

It also has a historic 1929 Roger-Morton Theater Organ that was first used in

COVID when the schools were closed.

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Other concerns that nearby property owners had were noise, lighting, and High Density, in order to build a 26-unit the height of the fence surrounding the apartment complex. project.

Several residents had concerns about the Requirements for building this apartrezoning, mentioning traffic as a primary ment complex include a 30-foot paseo issue, saying that both Ashlan and De along both Ashlan and De Wolf Wolf are very busy streets.

Avenues, as well as a specified number The Reagan Educational complex, with of covered and uncovered parking stalls. three schools across the street from the The next City of Clovis Planning proposed apartment complex, and that Commission meeting will be held on the study that was completed on the February 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the impact of the traffic was done during Council Chamber.

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“And they must love music and be serious about attending rehearsals and working with the choir to make it the best it can be.”

The choir rehearses twice a week in two-hour sessions. Rehearsals are now held at the new Clovis Senior Activity Center on Third Street in downtown Clovis. Individual choir sections also rehearse on their own from time to time.

“Quality concert performances don’t just happen,” declares Ed. “We have to work at making them happen.”

No fees for performances An interesting aspect of the choir’s performances is that an admission fee is never charged. The choir’s wish is simply to have people attend their the theatre during the silent movie era concerts and enjoy their music. of the 1920’s.

Ed says they like to incorporate a small So, how is the choir able to pay number of instruments in their concerts expenses—like paying concert venue rent, music sheets purchases, insurance, to accompany the choir in its perforpublicity flyers and posters, and so on? mances. So, yes—the old Warnor They have two basic ways of raising Theatre organ will be used for the money.

Spring Concert!

Randy Berger, the Choir’s pianist from First, members pay seasonal membership fees. Secondly, the choir utilizes a the first day the choir was organized, donations box that is present at all their will play the organ along with Cactus Harris, the Warnor’s principal organist. concerts. tSo, why do people join the community However, the cost of everything in our society is going up. That includes the choir? Ed, a graduate of Texas Tech choir’s expenses. So it will soon try to University with majors in music and get business sponsors. education, says it’s because, Providing the sound of music!

“People join to sing for fun, for the solemn, for the soul, the heart, and There is no doubt people who have the mind. We are basically a musical attended their concerts agree the family that loves music and has fun Community Choir of The Valley is an singing.” entertaining and unique asset to our The youngest member of the choir is in Central California Community! his late 20s while the eldest is nearing As Ed says, “We provide musical sing90. All singers are welcomed to join the ing entertainment unlike any other!” choir.

In its own unique way, the CommuThere are no auditions for potential nity Choir of The Valley is bringing members because, as Ed notes, holding together all who like to standup and auditions can make people uncomsing. fortable. “So, we put them in a very If you haven’t already done so, go out to unthreatening situation,” he says. one of their concerts—you will love it!

They are also not required to be able More about the choir: choirofthevalley. to read music. But potential members com should be able to carry a tune.

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center for Clovis Transit.

At the opening, a special dedication program was held along with building tours, light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet transit staff and explore some of the vehicles and busses, “including the most recognizable and beloved face of Clovis Transit” according to the City, the “Dolley the Trolley” trolley car.

Moving through the public lobby of the Transit Center, members of the public were able to view the new office spaces, break room, and training room which is to be fully equipped for city events, seminars, and training.

According to multiple members of City staff, the break room itself is an innovation that was worthwhile as in the previous break rooms, there was not near enough space for the growing number of staff and transit drivers working on their daily schedules.

The training room has been equipped and will be used for regional, state, and federal training courses. It is also set to become an area to host a local voting center for upcoming elections.

Of course, the building itself will serve as a stop on Clovis Transit bus routes, and also hosts a tribute to the late William Harry Armstrong, the namesake of the building itself.

Photo by Ron Sundquist Tom Armstrong speaking after recieving a certificate of appreciation from Lynne Ashbeck (featured on page 3!)

Armstrong served as City Council Member and Mayor for 45 years from 1970-2015 in the City of Clovis.

City Manager John Holt stated, “A man of vision and compassion, Harry Armstrong championed initiatives that transformed Clovis into a thriving and vibrant community. As we pass through the transit center that bears his name, let us reflect on the profound impact of his leadership and express our gratitude for a lifetime dedicated to the prosperity and unity of Clovis.”

The City reminds residents that all Clovis Transit rides are free. To learn more about the Clovis Transit system, visit clovistransit.com

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CHAMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR: JOE TABANGCURA

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: HELDER DOMINGOS

Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Helder Domingos (right), recipient of Business Person of the Year Award, Gregg Newman Clovis Chamber of Commerce CEO (left).

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Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Joe Tabangcura (right), recipient of Ambassador of the Year Award, Priscilla Montell Operations Director Clovis Chamber of Commerce (right).

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD: CLOVIS CULINARY CENTER

Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Kris Marshall (left), Clovis Culinary Center Operations Manager, recipient of Community Impact Award, Andrew Haussler Assistant City Manager (center), and Shawn Miller Business Development Manager (right).

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Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Bill Smittcamp (left), recipient of Business of the Year Award, Clovis Mayor Lynne Ashbeck (right).

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The Dino Dude visits A Book Barn in Old Town Clovis and the size comparisons, especially the knuckle bone and thumb claw fossil replicas.

January 22, 2024 – A Book Barn in Clovis When it came to the gastrolith, also called hosted Fossil Saturday on January 20, a gizzard stone, and its path through the 2024, featuring Steven Hammond, The dinosaur’s digestive tract, all Maddon Dino Dude. could say was, “Wow.” Hammond, an amateur paleontologist, Another family with three children came artist, and author, brought in casts of vari- in, and as Hammond began his lesson, the ous fossils to share with the children and children were very curious and had good adults that came to visit. questions.

His display contained size comparisons to The size comparisons, of dinosaurs to humans and house cats, along with replicas humans (an adult male can stand up under that children were allowed to touch while the triceratops’ chin, for example) were he told them interesting facts about each interesting, and then being able to see the dinosaur. replica triceratops horn really made that 4-year-old Maddon Largent, a budding comparison clear. paleontologist, was able to identify many Hammond has been interested in dinoof the dinosaurs in the display. saurs his entire life, and says the first His mom, Ashley, encourages his interbooks he remembers reading were about ests, providing books about dinosaurs and dinosaurs. bringing him to events like these.

He has been on several digs, but does not Maddon was fascinated by the fossils have a degree in paleontology. He is an

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Photo by Mary Gadberry Maddon interacting with the replica fossils from Steven Hammond, The Dino Dude

author of several fantasy books and an artist, and he brings his dinosaur display to A Book Barn once a month.

Hammond can be found on Facebook as The Dino Dude.

A Book Barn, a used book store in Clovis, is located at 640 Clovis Avenue, and their phone number is (559) 297-9052.

The winter hours are Monday through

Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. They often host book clubs, readings by local authors, book signings, writer’s workshops, open mic, and education related events.

The schedule can be found on their website www.clovisbookbarn.com

Small business feature: Vintage Paints and Plasters Mary Gadberry

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January 25, 2024 - If you want your vintage home to have the appropriate vintage finishes, or you just like the style, look no further than Vintage Paints and Plasters here in Clovis.

Tom Terranova has nearly 50 years’ experience as a painting contractor, and he specializes in those beautiful wall and furniture finishes we usually only see on TV. His store and studio are located at 1050 San Jose, Suite 106, on the corner of Cole and San Jose.

In addition to the studio and furniture store, Tom offers classes to teach these finishing techniques for both furniture and

walls so those techniques will not be lost.

He developed an interest in the faux wall finishes and textures that were popular in the 1990’s, and quickly refined his technique. He kept up with every design trend, and attended an Annie Sloan workshop in San Francisco in 2012 where he learned new techniques using her chalk paint.

His interest quickly grew, based on the finishes he had seen in Europe, and he started researching the different mineral-based paints to determine which paint is best for which application, and which companies had the products he needed for a project.

Tom learned, for example, that there is a company that uses organic products, and that for cabinet and furniture refinishing, milk paint is much better than chalk paint.

Tom’s studio carries many of the products you would need to recreate the look you want, whether on an entryway table or an entire kitchen. He has taken several classes given by Joanna Gaines and can recreate the Magnolia Table look for you, or teach you how to do it yourself through one of his classes.

He is factory trained and certified by the following companies: Faux Effects, CeCe Caldwell’s, General Finishes, Chalk & Clay Paints, and American Clay Plasters.

He is also certified to teach the correct applications, and believes that training is essential in order to successfully use the

product.

The furniture store, located behind the studio, is a fascinating mix of antique and repurposed furniture, ceramic knickknacks, with some of Tom’s original creations that show some of the techniques with which he’s familiar.

One of the pieces he has uses a grandfather clock cabinet as a wine rack, and another is a vintage wooden radio case turned into a bar. He says he didn’t start out to start a furniture store, but he had furniture he’d inherited that no one wanted, so he started

repurposing, refinishing, and reselling, and the business has grown from there.

Tom’s years of experience and his expertise with the various finishes, whether you want an ombre or a stencil, is evident in his work. Vintage Paints and Plasters can be found online at www.vintagepaintsandplasters.com, while The Furniture Reform School can be located at www.thefurniturereformschool.com.

You can email Tom at tom@theurbanedge. net, and their phone number is (559) 281- 1834.

vintagepaintsandplasters.com stocks products used by professionals to transform, refinish, repurpose and revive out-dated furniture and walls using chalk & clay, milk and lime paints and plasters and woodubend ornaments and i’m certified to teach applications. u-paint or i-paint make-overs are done @ the furniture reform school.

1050 san jose st. #106 clovis, 93612 tom terranova 559 281-1834

parking lot sale held on the 1st saturday each month at the furniture reform school from 9–5. located at 1050 san jose st. #106 and the corner of cole avenue in clovis – in the back of the studio.

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Brown Rice Frittata with Bacon and Edamame

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BROWN RICE FRITTATA WITH BACON & EDAMAME Servings: 6–8 1 cup Minute® Brown Rice 4 thick cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens divided) 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 6 eggs 3/4 cup sour cream, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare rice according to package directions.

While rice cooks, sauté bacon pieces in 10-inch oven­proof skillet over medium heat until starting to crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat, then add scallion whites and edamame (or if desired, use 1 cup frozen green peas) to the bacon in the pan and sauté 1 minute.

Add cooked rice, and sauté 1 minute. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream and salt. Add egg mix­ture to pan, swirling gently to distribute mixture evenly throughout other ingredients. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, until edges look set. Then place pan in preheated oven until set in center, about 10 minutes.

Mix together scallion greens with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Serve frittata in wedges topped with a dollop of scallion cream.

SWEET POTATO RICE CASSEROLE

Servings: 6 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained 1 cup Minute® White Rice or Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated skim milk 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 400°F. Measure reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to make 1 cup. Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture.

In large bowl combine pineapple, rice, egg, milk, sweet potatoes and cinnamon. Mix well.

Spread in 2-quart casse­role dish. Top with marshmallows.

Bake 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to brown.

Servings: 6 1 cup Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Prepare rice according to package directions.

Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender.

Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.

Sweet Potato Rice Casserole

CRANBERRY PECAN MULTI-GRAIN STUFFING

Honey Nut Dressing

Servings: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chicken broth 1 bag Minute® Multi-Grain Medley, uncooked 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Salt and ground black pepper, optional Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 2 minutes.

Add poultry seasoning, cranberries and broth. Bring to boil, and stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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The 1924 Clovis First State Bank robbery

Peg Bos

Historian/Clovis Museum Contributed

The First State Bank in Clovis was established in 1903 by Richard Norrish, a wealthy immigrant from England.

The first bank was located on the south side of Fourth Street between Pollasky and Clovis avenues, just east of the alley in an old frame building. In 1912, the same year Clovis incorporated as a city, Norrish built a new bank building at 401 Pollasky, the southeast corner of Pollasky and Fourth. The bank failed in 1925. It served as a judicial/municipal court until 1981. The building was leased to the Clovis Big Dry Creek Historical Society and their museum remains there.

Two men and one woman began their preparation for the Clovis First State Bank robbery on Jan. 29, 1924. They rented a home in Fresno for $65 per month, stole a blue Chandler car that they painted black, secured false license plates and purchased roof nails to dump on Clovis Avenue during their escape.

The trio consisted of Thomas Griffin, “The Owl,” a member of the San Francisco underworld. He had served two terms in state prison and had previously participated in one payroll and two bank robberies. He traveled with Catherine Ryan, “The Moll,” who would leave evidence at their temporary Fres-

no home that would eventually lead to their arrest. She was described as a fashionable woman adorned with several diamond rings. Felix Sloper, “The Lone Wolf,” was also a known criminal that had served a term in San Quentin.

It was noon time on a quiet day on Feb. 4, 1924 in law abiding Clovis. Assistant cashier Thomas Howison was alone in the bank. “The Owl” entered the bank and requested change for a $20 bill while “The Lone Wolf” snuck up behind Howison with his gun drawn.

Howison was tied up and forced into the bank vault. The robbers stole $31,800 worth of bonds, gold certificates and currency. As they were leaving, Emory Reyburn, the vice President of the bank, returned from lunch. They forced him against the vault at gun point.

They had parked the stolen Chandler on Fourth Street and threw the roofing nails on the road as they traveled south on Clovis Avenue, deflating the tires of the pursuing merchants.

Boy Scouts were excused from the Clovis elementary school at Pollasky and Second Avenue to pick up the nails.

The getaway car was recovered, and police located the temporary home of the bandits. “The Moll” had left Oakland laundry marked cloth napkins from the Casa Rosa apartment in San Francisco. That evidence led to their eventual capture.

Sheriff William “Big Bill” Jones appointed Deputy O.J. King as lead investigator. King located and followed

Photo contributed by Clovis Museum The 1912 First State Bank at Fourth and Pollasky.

“The Moll,” and on the 76th day of his investigation, he arrested them. The couple was returned to Clovis for trial.

Evidence against “The Moll” was ruled insufficient and she was released.

On Feb. 26, 1925, it took the jury only 35 minutes to deliberate and sentence “The Owl” to Folsom prison. He worked in the prison rock quarry, and on Nov. 15, 1926, he and two other prisoners escaped by hiding on a flat railroad car loaded with rock.

They swam the American river on that bitter cold day. “The Owl” sprained his ankle and his buddies abandoned him.

Three days later, along railroad tracks 10 miles from Folsom Prison, he was found dead of pneumonia.

On April 10, 1925, “The Lone Wolf” was arrested for the murder of a police officer during his solo robbery of the Mercantile Trust Bank in San Francisco. He was found guilty of bank robbery and first degree murder and was hung at Folsom prison on June 25, 1926.

A melodrama of the robbery will be presented Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clovis Museum.

Admission is free. The event is an important part of our rich heritage.

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Clovis Police Statement on Ring’s Removal January 26 DUI checkpoint results of “Request for Assistance” resident through Ring.

We do however receive video from our residents directly.

January 26, 2024 – As you may know, After taking a police report, our offiRing currently offers law enforcement the cers, patrol staff, and/or detectives ability to request video and information canvas an area of a crime or incident so using a fillable form sent to residents we can gather additional evidence and within a certain geographic area of an information. incident or crime.

If a home surveillance system, like Ring, The Request for Assistance form through is seen, we contact the resident to see if Ring sends the resident a notification that any footage showing the crime or incident gives them the option to approve or deny exists, and request it directly from the any video sent to law enforcement. resident.

On January 31, 2024, Ring will no longer The Clovis Police Department's staff has provide this option as an investigative the ability to send a secure link which tool for law enforcement, however, uploads photos and video directly to our this will not impact your Clovis Police Property & Evidence division.

Department.

They will continue to directly contact Clovis Police Department has only used residents instead of Ring when trying to the Request for Assistance option twice, gather evidence. and no video was received from any Contributed

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A DUI checkpoint was held on Friday, 1/26/24, northbound on Clovis between Sierra & Herndon.

Here are the results: -3 drivers arrested for DUI

-4 drivers cited for license violations Please, help make our roadways safer and designate a sober driver!

To report a possible DUI driver, call 911.

This checkpoint was paid for by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Answers regarding Overnight Shooting on Willow and National forthcoming with information when speaking to Detectives.

Because of this, Clovis Police DepartJanuary 27, 2024 – Last night just after ment is asking for the community’s assistance.

10pm, shots were fired near Willow/ National, wounding one person.

If you have information regarding this incident near Willow and National, Officers arrived within minutes between Ashlan & Gettysburg last following multiple 911 calls to find a night, please let them know. juvenile who had been shot once.

You can remain anonymous by callThe juvenile sustained a non-life ing Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) threatening wound and was transported to the hospital where they were 498-STOP, or by leaving a tip on our mobile app. last reported in stable condition.

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National Blood Donor Month 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.

Wednesday, February 14 WAKE UP CLOVIS CITY OF CLOVIS: 2024 CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Clovis Community College – Herndon Campus 390 Fir Ave., Clovis, CA 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 15 JOLLY TIMES Clovis Senior Activity Center 735 3rd St., Clovis, CA 8:30 a.m.

Monday, February 19 PRESIDENT'S DAY

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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

PLACES TO VISIT Thursday, February 29 thru Saturday, March 9 HELLO DOLLY Mercedes Edwards Theatre 902 5th St., Clovis, CA 7:30p.m.

MARCH Saturday, March 2 COMPOST GIVEAWAY FOR CLOVIS RESIDENTS 810 Nees Ave., Clovis, CA Event Ticket mailed to Clovis residents 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

CALIFORNIA 911 MEMORIAL 3485 Never Forget Ln., Clovis, CA Open 365 days a year COMMUNITY HERITAGE CENTER 3rd and Veterans Parkway OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CLOVIS MUSEUM 4th & Pollasky, Clovis, CA Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKETS OLD TOWN CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKET Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA Every Saturday Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)

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

Wednesday, March 6 PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON Host: Clovis Community College Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 17 CRAFT BEER CRAWL Old Town Clovis 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 24 CLOVIS ROTARY 31ST CRAB FEED & AUCTION Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA

Saturday, March 16 CLOVIS’ ALMOST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL Clovis Ave. / Pollasky, Clovis, CA 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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How long should you keep your records?

Generally, a good rule of thumb is to As each new year begins, it is an opportunity for a fresh new outlook…including keep financial records and documents only as long as necessary. Some financial tackling that stack of paperwork in the corner of your closet. An important part records may have more specific timetables. For example, the IRS generally of managing your personal finances is keeping your financial records organized. recommends that taxpayers keep federal tax returns and supporting documents Whether it’s a utility bill to show proof of residency or a Social Security card for for a minimum of three years up to seven years after the date of filing. wage reporting purposes, there may be times when you need to locate a financial Listed below are some recommendations record or document–and you’ll need to on how long to keep specific documents: locate it relatively quickly.

Records to keep for one year or less: By taking the time to clear out and organize your financial records, you’ll be able • Bank or credit union statements to find what you need exactly when you • Credit-card statements need it.

• Utility bills What should you keep?

• Auto and homeowners Insurance policies If you tend to keep stuff because you “might need it someday,” your desk, Records to keep for more than a year: home office, or closet is probably over• Tax returns and supporting flowing with nonessential documents. documentation One of the first steps in determining what records to keep is to ask yourself, • Mortgage contracts “Why do I need to keep this?”

• Property appraisals Documents you should keep are likely to • Annual retirement and investment be those that are difficult to obtain, such statements as tax returns, legal contracts, insurance • Receipts for major purchases and home claims, proof of identity, etc. improvements On the other hand, if you have docuRecords to keep indefinitely: ments and records that are easily duplicated elsewhere, such as online banking • Birth, death, and marriage certificates and credit-card statements, you probably • Adoption records do not need to keep paper copies of the same information.

• Citizenship and military discharge

papers

• Social Security card Keep in mind that the above recommendations are general guidelines, and your personal circumstances may warrant keeping these documents for shorter or longer periods of time.

Out with the old, in with the new An easy way to prevent paperwork from piling up is to remember the phrase “out with the old, in with the new.” For example, when you receive this year’s auto insurance policy, discard the one from last year.

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CUSD’S CTE: A glimpse at career opportunities The success of previous CTE students over the years has been very impressive. To start, the graduation rate of students who complete a CTE Pathway is a sky-high 99.9%!

“In the past these types of events were called career days, but from my own experience I don’t remember any offering so many technical education classes.”

CTE also has 200 active industry partnerships available to assist students in pursuit of the technical career of their choice. With all this providing support, it is evident each CTE class is literally a door of opportunity The annual event is designed to provide high waiting to be opened students. school under classmen, as well as middle A Student and Parents Perspective school students, detailed information on the technical education classes that will be Ella Rodriguez, a junior-to-be at Clovis offered in the next school year at the five West, made her way around the crowded CUSD high schools--Clovis, Buchanan, venue with her father Jesse and her mother Clovis West, Clovis East, and Clovis North. Gina looking with great interest at all the classes that will be taught in the coming Utilizing informational materials, displays, props, and demonstrations—each school was school year. well represented by students and instructors “I just wanted to see what classes are availwho informed about their classes, answered able so I can decide which ones I want to questions, and--through class projects--pro- take next year.” vided glimpses of what in-coming students Her father was very impressed with what he will do and can expect to learn from taking saw at the event. “This really gives students technical education classes. a great opportunity to see for themselves the Pathways to Careers variety of careers available that may interest them” he commented.

Margaret Files, the CUSD administrator responsible for this year’s event, informed “Taking classes like these will help Ella to that “CTE classes provide 21 pathways to maybe intern in a business in the future. It’s careers in 13 industry sectors in partnership a great event.” with business and industry entities.”

Measuring The Success of CTE Night The pathways are the different courses of As she looked around the crowded hall at study available to students in pursuit of parents and students going from table to technical careers that attract their specific table, Margaret added, interest.

“No, we also must wait and see how many students actually register to take the classes.

That will give us a better idea of how successful our event has been.”

Jess Gonzalez

@ClovisRoundup

January 29, 2024 – With a motto—"Real World, Real Life, Real Education”—that motivates and has its feet solidly on the ground, the Clovis Unified School District’s CTE (Career Technical Education) Night again proved a big draw with students and parents who squeezed into the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Hall on Tuesday, January 23.

Adding to the value of CTE classes are 58 industry recognized certifications that can be earned by students.

While attendance at the CTE was outstanding, we asked Margaret if that was the only way to measure of the event’s success.

Participation of Other Education Institutions

Aside from the five CUSD high schools, six different high education schools were represented at the event.

They included Fresno State (Cal State University Fresno), Butte College, Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, and Clovis Adult Education.

Representatives from Gateway High School were also present to show what they offer students.

A familiar face at the Fresno State table was Faith Sidlow, ex-news anchor woman with KSEE Channel 24, the area’s NBC affiliate.

Faith is now the Department Chair of FSU’s Media, Communications and Journalism Department.

“We like to participate in events of this type because there’s need for students to know about the extensive number and variety of classes our department offers at Fresno State,” she informed.

Photos by Jess Gonzalez

“By participating in events like this we provide students more options as far as what’s available to them career wise.”

Partial List of CTE Classes Offered by CUSD Schools

A partial list of the extensive number of CTE classes offered by the five CUSD high schools includes the following: Buchanan: Child Development, Environmental Resources, Food Service and Hospitality

Clovis North: Product Innovation and Design, Software and Systems Development, Education Clovis East: Agricultural Mechanics, Animal Science, Emergency Response, Public Safety

Clovis West: Business Management, Financial Services, Performing Arts Clovis: Residential and Commercial

See CTE, Pg. 15

Whistle On The Play – officials cry foul – Part 3 Jess Gonzalez

@ClovisRoundup

January 29, 2024 – In our first two parts of this report, we focused on the harassment of officials by parents, fans, and coaches.

In this final part of our report, we focus on the officials and why they become officials, even if though they are subjected to abuse, and what they can do to protect themselves against the said abuse.

In-game recourse for officials

Depending on the sport and the proximity of the playing field to the fans, officials do have some game control options.

In high school football when players become abusive, officials inform the coach the player is being removed from the game.

If it is the coach, or coaches who get the boot, the home team’s athletic director is tasked with the removal.

However, if kicking out a coach or players does not take care of the problem, officials have the option of stopping the game.

In youth football playing fields are usually in open areas where fans stand by the field to see the game.

In such proximity officials are fair game for verbal abuse by parents and fans—as well as coaches.

Again, coaches must remove players when they get thrown out for being verbally abusive—players 5 to 14 years of age!

If it is a coach, or coaches who engage in un-sportsman like behavior, team presidents or league reps can boot them out. Games can also be stopped.

The proximity of the to the fans makes basketball difficult to officiate

Basketball is one of the toughest sports to officiate as far as fan abuse is concerned.

With the playing court being next to the stands, parents and fans tend to get abusive from the start of a game.

And, with team benches and coaches being by the court, coaches also tend to berate and go after officials about anything happening on the court.

They complain about calls and non-calls— even if the action is far away from them.

Somehow, they seem to see the game better than the officials who are up close to the action.

They also seem not to know officials have specific coverage areas—not the entire court.

Similar situations happen on baseball and softball fields.

Here too, school administrators are present to supervise games in case officials need assistance to remove a coach or fans from the game venue. However, that system doesn’t always work.

At times, when problems arise, supervising administrators are nowhere to be found.

At others, they don’t support officials against rowdy fans—mostly because they don’t know the officials, but they do know the fans.

In attempting to help their officials, association supervisors advise them to take control of their games from the start in order for games not to get out of control.

That means blowing their whistle loud and often. If players are allowed to get away with fouls, violations, and rough play early in the game, things will get worse later. Yet, you can’t call what you don’t see.

good official,” is how Mark Wiens explains how he arrived at putting on the official’s uniform.

Unfortunately, that route is nowhere to be found in Central California. “No high schools, no junior colleges, no universities in our area have classes on how to become a sports official,” informs Bob Kayajanian.

“There’s also no mentorship programs to help anyone wanting to become an official,” he adds. “And neither coaches nor teachers instruct students on how to officiate like they used to do it in the past.”

Yet, most officials are out on the playing fields for one reason. “Many parents and fans don’t realize working with kids is 99% of the reason why we’re out there,” says Marvin Johnson.

“We want them to play the game and do it within the rules.”

The pay of officials

Officials do get paid for their work. But even that incentive is not enough for associations to keep experienced officials and consistently recruit new ones.

Part of the reason may be because officials are paid very little. Sports officials in Central Section are the worst paid in California.

Coaches are supposed to be handled the same Depending on the level of play, officials get way. “Keep them in place from the start of paid between $70 and $90 per game in all the game,” officials are told. sports.

In short, officials are supposed to block-out Gas money to travel to games is rarely the often game-long rantings of coaches, provided. That’s why, considering all that is parents, and fans. That is easier said than involved, it’s just not worth it to some officials done. to expose themselves to abuse for so little What does it take to be an official?

So, what makes a perfectly sane person become a sport official and expose him or herself to abuse by coaches, parents, and fans?

For most officials it is their love of sports and wanting to help the young athletes learn to play their game.

“I was always interested in sports, so I took college courses on how to become an official; not just the rules and mechanics, but also having the right frame of mind— learning how to talk with coaches and players; the different aspects needed to become a

money.

Why aren’t officials paid the same as officials in other parts of the state? “It’s our fault,” says Jeff Vivian.

“We need to organize ourselves to try and get better pay. When we’re able to do that, we will be compensated like officials in other sections. It’s needed.”

Oh, and don’t let an official get hurt because he will mostly be responsible for his medical bills.

Are all officials “good officials?”

While this report has mainly focused on the abuse of officials, it cannot be said that

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officials are always right in their calls and decisions.

This is especially now that the lack of officials is pushing new officials to work games when they may not be ready to officiate in proper manner.

“Many officials are thrown out on the field because they’re needed even though they’re not ready to officiate,” states John Raymond.

“They’re being set-up for failure.” And though prior to their sport season they take a written rules test, and an on-the-field test, not all officials function at the same competence level.

Thus, some of the complaints by coaches, parents, and fans may be totally justified at times. However, complaining should not be taken to extremes.

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So, it is not easy being an official. But, if you like sports and like being “in the game,” maybe you have what it takes to become a good official.

You’ll never know till you try. With the urgent need for officials, it’s a good time to try it. Yes, there are obstacles, but that’s life!

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CUSD honors Inter-School Council student participants ISC is working towards having all students feel included as part of their campus community, and they sponsor formal dances on each high school campus for Special Education students each year.

Realizing that the COVID years kept everyone isolated, they are trying to make every student feel valued and welcomed.

Presenting the report on ISC Leadership Camp, held at the Sierra Outdoor School Photo from CUSD Board meeting online near Sonora were the following: recording Karis Fisher from Clovis High School, ISC Officers present report on school activities.

Avery Cheney from Buchanan High School, Sofia McComas from Clovis January 22, 2024 – The Clovis Unified West High School, and Kendall ThompSchool District’s board meeting on Janu- son from Clovis North High School. ary 17, 2024 was extra lively, thanks to The students learned different ways to the audience of high school students. engage with people, and that sharing These students came to represent each stories is a great way to break down of the five high schools, and support the walls. presenting members of the Inter-School In the Superintendent’s report, Dr. Council.

Corrine Folmer announced that Surabhi Inter-School Council (ISC) is a group Khanna, from Clovis North High School, comprised of participants from each high would be receiving the January Superstar school who work together to take on Award from Dr. Michele Cantwell-Costudent leadership roles on campus and in pher and the Board of Trustees. the community.

Last year, Khanna realized that during

her four years in high school, only two assigned books were written by people of color, and the lack of diversity troubled her.

When she asked one of her teachers how they could get more books written by more diverse authors, she was told it would require a brand-new curriculum and money.

She then decided to write a new curriculum for Sandra Cisneros’ book, The House on Mango Street, developing not only vocabulary lists, but comprehension questions as well, including other items for teachers to use within their classrooms.

In order to purchase the books, she used the $1,000 award from winning National History Day. At least nine school districts are using Khanna’s curriculum, in Clovis Unified, Madera, Tulare, Kern, and several in the Sacramento area.

Dr. Folmer also mentioned Clovis West sophomore Hayden Nelson, who delivered a speech at City Hall honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Contest held

That, in part, is because present-day technology, products and services are continually becoming obsolete and in need of being replaced by new technology, products, and services.

new technology, new products, and new services are being introduced to the masses.

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Construction, Systems Diagnostics, Service and Repair As the world turns…

While it was once believed that a good career started with a four-year college education, that is no longer the case.

For the most part, it is well accepted that a college education is not for everybody.

However, the creativeness of the human mind working in conjunction with the drive of the human spirit are always in the “on” position.

They push society to be in constant transition. Daily somewhere in the marketplace

earlier this month.

Clovis Unified students won 11 of the top 12 awards in art (grades K-12), and 7 of the 9 essay awards (grades 4-12).

The student representative report was given this month by Briana Logan from Clovis North.

She reported on the athletic events, upcoming theatrical performances, and various charitable activities of each of the five high schools.

Other business discussed by the Board consisted of approving the Annual Deferred Maintenance Program 2024-25, and an Annual Financial Audit Report for June 30, 2023.

An Annual Secondary New Course of Study Proposals 2024-25, and a service agreement with Educational Research Consultants, who would assist in developing an application for a grant of up to $15.1 million dollars was also brought up.

The next Clovis Unified Board meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The meetings are held in the Boardroom at 1680 David E. Cook Way in Clovis.

In turn, they create growing numbers of new careers that require particular expertise and skills that have to be learned in a four-year college education.

That is why CUSD administrators, seeing the constant changes happening in all areas of society, are preparing their students for the future through their CTE classes that are linked to society’s new career challenges!

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February 1, 2024 - Clovis Appliance in Old town Clovis is honoring the memory of their late Pawfessional Greeter, Jake the Golden Retriever by inviting the community to spend the month dropping off donations for Valley Animal Center at their store, on the corner of 5th Street and Pollasky Avenue.

February 6th would have been Jake’s 10th birthday. However, he always enjoyed celebrating for the entire month of February by collecting lots of essential pet-care items for the nonprofit animal shelter and veterinary clinic.

Once again the big windows at Clovis Appliance have been lovingly painted Photo by Ron Sundquist Clovis Appliance window display for donation drive

by TNT Window Graphics with lots of birthday pups and details about the supplies you should donate.

The items that Valley Animal Center said they need the most are: high-efficiency laundry soap, bleach, antibacterial dish soap, new cat and dog toys, leashes, collars and beds.

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Valley Animal Center receives no funds from the government to provide their services. Everything they do– from their membership-funded dog park to their clinic and adoption services– is funded by the community, grants, and fundraising.

“They’re just a good nonprofit, and they do a lot of good in this city,” said Jake’s human, Clovis Appliance owner Tammy Shultz.

There are quite a few reasons to support Valley Animal Center this month.

One big reason is that it’s a no-kill shelter, meaning they do everything in their power to treat and rehabilitate any animal that comes into their care until they find their “furever home”.

Another is that Jake’s former veterinarian works for the Valley Animal Center clinic– a low-cost, full-service clinic

that provides preventative care, surgery, and treatment for cats and dogs.

Jake was an Old Town Clovis celebrity.

Shultz said that Jake got lots of visitors when he was at the store, “There were so many people who loved him and enjoyed coming in to say hi, he was always just so good with people.”

Some of Jake's passions were to spend afternoons hanging out in the store, playing at Elaine’s Pet Resort, and to wear his special Birthday Boy bandana while helping collect donations for Valley Animal Center.

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