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Curt Fleming Clovis Chief of Police

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Photo from Clovis Veterans Memorial District Steffon Hickling, NCO Marine dancing to The Red River Dutchmen Band playing "Glenn Miller" era tunes. FEATURED

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February 14, 2024 - The Clovis Veterans Memorial District hosted their annual Sweethearts Dance on February 4th and the turnout was immense as crowds gathered to listen and dance to

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holiday with the Clovis Community. With live music and dancing acting as the biggest motivators for coming to the dance, the community was treated to “Glenn Miller” era tunes. The CVMD declared a big applause towards the “Veteran

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Over the past year, we have witnessed an unfortunate increase in criminal activities throughout Clovis. I want to assure you that the Clovis Police Department is diligently working to address these issues. However, it is important to acknowledge that we are facing challenges in

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live music played by the Red River Dutchmen. According to the CVMD, the afternoon was “full of love and laughter” and was a tremendous hit. This event started as a way to celebrate the Valentine’s Day

As your Police Chief, I feel it is crucial to maintain an open line of communication with our community. Recent developments have prompted me to address concerns that have been voiced by many of you regarding the safety of our city.

February 12, 2024 - Mayor Lynne Ashbeck of the Clovis City Council announced to the public at the beginning of the February 5th City Council meeting that City Clerk Karey Cha would be leaving her position as of Thursday February 15th. “I’d like to take the moment to let you all know that it is with a very heavy heart, but

a very hopeful heart for her next step, is that Karey Cha is leaving the City of Clovis.”

Ashbeck then mentioned that Cha started as an intern with the City of Clovis and projected that Cha was on the right track to be the City Manager of the City of Clovis in the next “decade”.

(Holt) and Andy (Haussler) in the City Manager’s Office,” said Ashbeck.

Cha is set to move to Colorado with family and plans to do work in that area. City Manager John Holt said in the City Manager comments that the council would “..have no idea how much I’m gonna miss her. Karey has been here “She has done a lot, she’s incredibly talented, and she’s for eight years and has been made a tremendous impact on an incredible asset. When our city and I think with John

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What’s Up, Clovis? CHECK OUT THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN Photos by Ron Sundquist

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Card Shop Celebration!

Brad, the owner of Clovis Sports Cards and Collectibles, celebrates being a Chiefs fan and shows off some great displays to show his support!

Nothing beats a good game

Connie, who works at The Clovis Antique Mall, says she always tries to at least catch the last quarter of the game!

Joey hoped for the 49ers, but considers himself a Steelers fan at heart.

Dog of The Week

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

Ray at Hinds Hospice says “Rooting for both teams, but he’s only happy if it’s a good game”

Chiefs or 49ers?

Delfina roots for the 49ers, and her favorite Super Bowl food is chicken wings.

What's your Superbowl Snack?

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

Trike’s family gives Clovis a visit! Trike is a rescue dog who is 2 years old.

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.

Ken’s favorite super bowl food is pizza!

Tony’s favorite super bowl food is hot dogs

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Profiles of Leadership: Chamber Business Award Winners perfectly with Corey’s professional goals. As a licensed Professional Engineer, he worked on hundreds of projects including schools (CUSD and many others), banks, hospitals, military bases, industrial projects and many more. Corey then decided to flex his “engineering muscle” in a new role on the management team with Caglia Environmental at C.A.R.T.S. (Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station), a company that provides complete service to CUSD schools as well as roll off service for the City of Clovis. The opportunity to be innovative and design new systems that would directly affect our local environment was too good to pass up. Corey is responsible for implementing all new sorting technologies and robotics projects at the facility and managing a 35 ton/hour single stream MRF (Material Recovery Facility). This helps reduce the amount of material that ends up in our

landfills. Corey is excited to work for the Caglia family of companies and continue their legacy of keeping up with the most advanced technologies in the industry. But most important to Corey are his faith and his family, which are at the heart of Corey’s motivations. Married to his supportive wife, Rebecca, and blessed with two children (ages 8 and 6), Corey sees the community through the lens of a parent and feels the responsibility of making a better future for the place he calls home. Corey, alongside his wife, volunteer to lead worship at Woodward Park Baptist Church. The love of music is something Corey and Rebecca have instilled in their son, who plays piano, and their daughter, who sings. Corey’s faith inspired servant leadership style (to serve from a place of humility and gratitude) is evident in the office, as well as volunteering in the community.

President Dunn is a seasoned leader with more than three decades of banking experience in California’s Central Valley CONTRIBUTED with an extensive record of shaping and Chamber of Commerce helping organizations of all industries succeed in that region’s unique economy. Florence T. Dunn has served as FoundPrior to joining the University, President ing President of California Health Dunn was Senior Vice President and Sciences University since 2012. Regional Manager for the Sacramento Under President Dunn’s leadership, the and Central Valley regions of California University has rapidly grown, successBank & Trust. fully building the current campus and In that position she played a vital leaderestablishing three Colleges – ship role in the bank’s strategic planning, the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, financial management, budgetary overPharmacy, and Biomedical Sciences sight and she oversaw marketing for two and Health Professions – to fulfill the geographically vast and rapidly growing mission of the University. She is a long- regions within the state. time advocate for education and commuPresident Dunn has served in various nity service. leadership and service capacities on

numerous Boards ranging from health care, education, agriculture and manufacturing to business. She currently serves on the Board Directors for the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium and is a finance committee member of Community Health Systems (formerly Community Hospitals of Central California). Some of her past board service includes Board Chair for Community Hospitals of Central California, Board Chair for the Better Business Bureau of the San Joaquin Valley, Board member of the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, and member of the University of California, Merced start-up advisory board.

Chamber Board Director of The Year: Corey Stone

Central Valley a better place to live. He has enjoyed serving alongside his fellow board members since 2019 and has been a part of various committees including acting as the Vice Chair for the Facilities Committee. Being committed to the activities run by the Chamber, he serves as a volunteer at both Big Hat Days and Clovis Fest. Corey was born and raised in Clovis. As a Clovis High student, he studied architecture in the Clovis Unified CART program. This program further fueled his passion for design and led him to California State University, Fresno where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce After graduation Corey went on to work CONTRIBUTED for TETER, a local architecture and Chamber of Commerce engineering firm. TETER’s motto is February 1, 2024 – Corey Stone has dedi- “Building a Better Valley” which aligned cated his career to making Clovis and the

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fit in. CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE With live big band swing music, members of the group not only danced and Community Organizations for sprin- with their Valentines, but danced with kling their touch of magic” and helping friends and family present, as according to make their event successful. Some of to the CVMD, the “jitterbug” and “jive” those groups included Clovis American dances were brought back to life in a Legion Post 147, Blue Star Moms, the proper fashion. Club Marine Corps League, and VFW The CVMD released a statement after Post 3225. the dance: As participants were able to bring their “It was an afternoon full of love, laughdancing shoes and dance the afternoon away, they also brought canned food and ter, and the amazing sounds of the Red cash donations that will go into support- River Dutchmen! A special shout-out to the Veteran and Community organizaing other local service organizations such as the Central Valley Veterans food tions for sprinkling their touch of magic, making our event a huge success." pantry, and the Boys and Girls Club of Clovis. “Our sincerest appreciation to all who made donations. Food contributions will The free event was put into place by be dedicated to the Central Valley Veterthe Clovis Veterans Memorial District ans food pantry, and monetary donations and ran from 2-5 PM while also giving will be gifted to the Clovis Boys & Girls partygoers the opportunity to socialize with local Veteran and community orga- Club.” nizations present. That afternoon full of “love, laughter and the amazing sounds of the Red As with any CVMD hosted event, the large banquet room called the “Indepen- River Dutchmen” did however come to an end, with once again an announcedence Room” played host to the dance, ment of appreciation to the Veteran and giving all members the opportunity to

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will be filled again next year. Time will tell if their love letters and live swing music will be enough to keep the love alive, but for this year, it sure appeared to do the job.

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hospitals. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Some of his notable initiatives are contributions to the Community Hospital Foundation, CUSD Foundation, Clovis Boys and Girls Club, to the California 911 Engineer, to a 15-year tenure at Howe CONTRIBUTED Memorial and many other Memorials in Chamber of Commerce Electric before he co-founded Westech our community. Systems in 1997 with only 2 electricians February 1, 2024 – For over 40 years, He is the founder of a scholarship student in a small office. Helder Domingos has been a vital part of exchange program between Fresno State the Central Valley and the community of In 2018, Helder became the sole owner and the University of the Azores. of Westech Systems which has grown Clovis. It is an agriculture-focused curriculum into a 30,000 square foot facility with Originating from the Azores and fleeing which is very dear to his heart. It provides 230 employees, 5 divisions including war-torn Angola at the age of 18, he is opportunities for students to travel to Commercial, Residential, Solar, Undernow the owner of the largest electrical Fresno state to participate in the program ground Utilities and Service. contractor in the Central Valley. which showcases Helder’s dedication to Residing in Clovis, Helder and his wife education and cross-cultural enrichment.At an early age, Helder had a strong interactively contribute to the community. est in electrical components that inspired Helder’s story is a true testament to the Their philanthropic endeavors extend him to earn his Degree in Industrial American Dream, illustrating how hard deeply into Clovis, creating positive Technology at Fresno State in 1980. change through donations to local chari- work leads not only to individual success, From there his career journey began ties, scholarships, and supporting all local but also fosters prosperity throughout the community. at Duncan Ceramics as an Electrical

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Business Person of the Year: Helder Domingos

Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Joe Tabangcura CONTRIBUTED Chamber of Commerce

My name is Joe Tabangcura and I am the owner of a Farmers Insurance Agency, The Tabangcura Insurance Agency.

a crossroads in my life. A few months later, my wife and I decided to completely surrender to the Lord and trust that there was a plan for me.

Not long after an opportunity to take over a Famers Insurance agency was presented I am the proud father of 4 children, Nik to us. This has allowed me to spend more (22), Lucas (12), Sophia (8) and Samantha time with my family and to give more of (8). We had a great life, but I was spendmyself and resources to the community. ing too much time on the road and not My mission is simple: treat my clients enough time at home and my children let like family, always keeping their best me know about it. interests at heart. In 2018, I embarked After spending the last 17 plus years in the Healthcare sales industry, I came to

on a transformative journey by joining the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. Soon

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after, I invested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador. This engagement has not only expanded my professional network but has also opened doors for collaboration and partnerships. In 2022, I proudly took on a new role as a member of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Wearing both hats, I am committed to supporting an organization that has not only facilitated valuable relationships with local businesses but has also allowed me to mentor and witness the growth of like-minded individuals.

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Clovis City Council Honors James Hallowell J.T. Gomez

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February 9, 2024 - The February 5th Clovis City Council meeting began on a somber note as the council took the time to honor the original owner of our local Chevrolet dealership, James Hallowell, on his recent passing.

member of the Clovis Community, Mayor Lynne Ashbeck opened Monday’s City Council meeting with a moment of silence for the Clovis native.

“I would like to take a moment to remember James Hallowell..A longtime Clovis founder, his dad bought the Chevy dealership in downtown Hallowell passed away on January 31st Clovis in I think 1944 for $1500. at the age of 90. He graduated from They then moved to Shaw avenue in Clovis High School before attending 1960. Mr. Hallowell was a longtime Fresno State. In honor of the longtime philanthropist in our Valley, and he

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the pandemic hit, we were back in the 90’s technology wise and she stepped in and did incredible things. She’s done apt and incredible things in our office. Replacing her is going to be very difficult and I want to personally thank Karey for all that you’ve done for the organization. Selfishly, you’re gonna be missed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Vong Mouanoutoua stated that not only did Cha diversify the city but helped Clovis socially in a way that others before her couldn’t have.

was always first class and you will really, really, really, really be missed… We wanted to honor you publicly here tonight in the Council Chambers and thank you on behalf of everybody that lives here…You kept all of us on track and kept us from filing late, and we will really miss you and just want to thank you publicly for everything you’ve done for the city.” Cha is set to leave the City of Clovis on Thursday February 15th.

“You brought diversity with competence, and that’s what we’ve always wanted.”

When speaking about students in CUSD, Mouanoutoua said because of Cha’s lead, “We show students the opportunities and careers that are available for them.”

He finished his sentiment by saying, “In our community you would be looked at as a pioneer, a trailblazer.” Ashbeck concluded her initial statement by stating, “Everything you did

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really loved his community. So we might just take a moment to remember him and the difference he has made in our community. Much of what we enjoy today are from leaders like Mr. Hallowell, and his wife Coke who is still with us. We honor him and remember him with a moment of silence.”

The Council chambers then took their moment of silence and continued with the remembrance, passing along their condolences throughout the meeting.

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our efforts to maintain the level of public safety our residents have become accustomed to.

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we have had to eliminate most, if not all, of our proactive programs, so that we are primarily forced into a reactionary mode and simply responding to calls for service.

While Clovis continues to be considered the safest city in the Central Valley, the honor is somewhat relative. Clovis has seen a significant increase in crime over the last few years. In 2023, we had nearly 800 robberies and burglaries and over 250 stolen cars.

As we develop the financial 5-year forecast and the budget process, we plan to reach out to the community to identify and confirm what your priorities are. Your partnership is vital in shaping the future of public safety in Clovis.

Police department could afford in prior years, the reality is that with the same number of officers for the past 15 years,

Sincerely,

We need your help, community involveAdditionally, the growing homeless popu- ment is instrumental in being proactive, lation in Clovis is a concern that demands and we encourage you to report any suspicious activities, share your concerns, a compassionate and comprehensive and work with us to create a safer enviapproach. Our officers are working ronment for everyone. Please visit https:// collaboratively with social services and cityofclovis.com/maintainingclovis/ to community organizations to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness share your thoughts and any concerns. while ensuring the safety and well-being In closing, I want to express my gratitude of all residents. for your continued support. Together, as One major challenge we are facing is that a united community, we can overcome the challenges we face. The Clovis Police the Clovis Police Department has the Department remains dedicated to serving same number of sworn officers in 2023 that it had in 2007, even as our population and protecting you, and we are committed to fostering a safe and thriving envihas increased by 39%. While proactive ronment for all residents. policing was a priority that the Clovis Chief Curt Fleming, Clovis Police Department

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Community Impact Award: Clovis Culinary Center CONTRIBUTED Chamber of Commerce

February 1, 2024 – Almost twelve years ago, a few members of the City of Clovis Economic Development team came up

with an idea.

Their vision was to start a business incubator with kitchen space that would help assist and facilitate commercial culinary success.

Business of the Year: Wawona Frozen Foods Florence T. Dunn has served as Founding President of California Health Sciences University since 2012. Under President Dunn’s leadership, the University has rapidly grown, successfully building the current campus and establishing three Colleges –

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The goal was to create a facility that would support local chefs, entrepreneurs, and foodies to start and grow new businesses.

Today, Clovis Culinary Center serves the central valley as a one-of-a-kind nonprofit facility which features a certified commercial kitchen with twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week access to widerange of professional commercial equipment needed to prepare specialized products from start to finish. But it’s more than just a kitchen. Services include hands-on technical assistance from industry-minded professionals as well as workshops and classes focusing on basic food handling, developing business plans, marketing, social media, securing permits and licenses, procuring contracts with government organizations, obtaining a wholesale license, and access to capital.

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the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, and Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions – to fulfill the mission of the University. She is a long-time advocate for education and community service. President Dunn is a seasoned leader with more than three decades of

banking experience in California’s Central Valley with an extensive record of shaping and helping organizations of all industries succeed in that region’s unique economy. Prior to joining the University, President Dunn was Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for the Sacramento and Central Valley regions of California Bank & Trust.

In that position she played a vital leadership role in the bank’s strategic planning, financial management, budgetary oversight and she oversaw marketing for two geographically vast and rapidly growing regions within the state. President Dunn has served in various leadership and service capacities on

For established or start-up caterers, food truck operators, bakers, small manufacturers of specialty foods, legal street vendors, wholesalers who sell to retail markets, and those starting a part-time food business and ready to take their idea from recipe to reality, Clovis Culinary Center serves them all. The Clovis Culinary Center was created and operates thanks to generous considerations from the City of Clovis, USDA, Northern California Community Loan Fund, Federal Community Development Block Grant funds, Clovis Chamber of Commerce, California Fresh Works, JD Food, Clovis Community Foundation, California Restaurant Association, and Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitors Bureau. Because of these community partners, special hourly rates and scholarships are available. numerous Boards ranging from health care, education, agriculture and manufacturing to business.

She currently serves on the Board Directors for the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium and is a finance committee member of Community Health Systems (formerly Community Hospitals of Central California).

Some of her past board service includes Board Chair for Community Hospitals of Central California, Board Chair for the Better Business Bureau of the San Joaquin Valley, Board member of the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, and member of the University of California, Merced start-up advisory board.

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Little Valley Goods wins Student Entrepreneur Award Mary Gadberry @ClovisRoundup

February 5, 2024 - Patrick Palmer, owner of Little Valley Goods developed and sold here in Clovis, recently won the Student Entrepreneur Award at the Valley Business Awards 2024 sponsored by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce.

Little Valley Goods was started by Patrick in 2021, when he was just 15, with a sugared almond business he learned about through his Future Farmers of America advisor. Patrick not only sold the almonds; he learned how to harvest, make, and package them. Patrick gained sales experience with his Friday evening Farmers’ Market booth, and used the proceeds to purchase a laser engraver/printer. With the $3,000 he’d saved up, and a $1,000 loan from his dad, Patrick was able to launch his dream business of designing and executing wood creations. Through an organization called Central Valley Young Entrepreneurs, Patrick had the opportunity to be part of the Children’s Business Fair held during ClovisFest.

and offers children from ages 6 to 17 mentoring and assistance to get their businesses up and running.

The Children’s Business Fair also allows the young entrepreneurs to have a venue to sell their unique products. Patrick first learned about the program through a Facebook ad in the summer of 2021, and credits the program with helping him grow the business.

Promoting his self-designed wooden décor and charcuterie boards, Patrick had a very successful event, and suddenly he found himself with almost more business than he could handle. To solve that problem, he purchased a second laser and also refurbished a vintage horse trailer to transport and display his merchandise at craft fairs.

He completed the work on the horse trailer during his junior year in his high school shop class, with the help of his friends and his dad, and the suggestions of his advisor.

Now a senior at Clovis High, Patrick has been selling his wooden and leather creations and engraved Stanley cups at Eye Candy Fashion Boutique at 756 CVYE was founded by Mykel Suntrapak, Pollasky in Old Town Clovis for nearly a

Photo by Samantha Golden, Clovis Roundup Patrick Palmer, a Clovis High School junior owns and operates Little Valley Goods.

year.

He also sells his products on his website at littlevalleygoods.com, where you can see examples of his custom work as well as his standardized boards.

business, and is building a workshop in his backyard to be able to add more custom work.

Patrick is receiving notice from major companies, and would also like to expand Once Patrick graduates from high school, into other markets, like Sacramento and San Luis Obispo. He plans to major in Ag he will have more time to devote to the Education at CSU Fresno next year.

Just a gentle reminder: Clovis Appliance accepting donations in memory of “Best Dog Ever” check their wish list.

Last year, Jake’s 9th birthday, was the first year Shultz held the donation drive, and it was so successful that she decided to repeat it.

People were still bringing in donation items well into March. Valley Animal Center, a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats in Fresno, not only operates the shelter for adoptable animals, they have a dog park, a low-cost clinic for basic health services, pet grooming, and dog training courses. Photo by Ron sundquist Clovis Appliance owner, Tammy Schultz with Jake. Mary Gadberry @ClovisRoundup

Their office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and they can be reached at (559) 233-8690.

Clovis Appliance, on the corner of Fifth and Pollasky in Old Town Clovis, has been in business since 1951.

The business was purchased by Shultz’s father, Glenn Skinner, with a business partner, back in 1979, and is still in the family, being operated by Shultz. Clovis Sadly, Jake passed away unexpectedly last Appliance is the biggest exclusive GE Appliance dealer in the country, and September, and Shultz is continuing to honor his memory by sponsoring a dona- being a member of Brand Source means they are able to provide competitive tion drive for Valley Animal Center that prices. will last through the month of February, Their phone number is (559) 299-6806, Jake’s birthday month. and they are open Monday from 12 PM Donations of WE laundry soap, bleach, to 5:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday from anti-bacterial dish soap, new dog and 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from cat toys, and leashes and collars can 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. be dropped off at Clovis Appliance, or, February 14, 2024 - If you’ve been to Clovis Appliance, you’ve no doubt met Jake, the “Best Dog Ever,” according to his owner, Tammy Shultz.

if you prefer, you can go to the Clovis Appliance website, clovisappliances. com, and click the link that will take you to Valley Animal Center where you can

Stop by Clovis Appliance this month to donate to Valley Animal Center in honor of Jake’s 10th birthday.

Photo by CR Staff Window display of Jake outside of Clovis Appliance.

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American Legion Post 147 Centennial Plaza Clovis Chamber of Commerce Clovis Civic Center Clovis Elks Clovis Fire & Police Station Clovis Fire Station No. 1 Clovis Library Clovis Museum Clovis Rodeo Grounds Clovis Senior Activity Center Clovis Veterans Memorial District Community Heritage Center Mercedes Theater/Clark Intermediate Old Town Trail Old Town Water Tower San Joaquin College of Law Tarpey Depot - Visitor’s Center

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A1 Lock & Key ABC Pack & Print All American Smog B and H Tire Automotive Shop Boice Funeral, 308 Pollasky Ave, (559) 299-4372 Central Valley Community Bank Classic Catering Clovis Boot & Shoe Repair Clovis Garage Clovis Smogs EECU Finest Sewing Services Halfcocked Gunsmithing Mac’s Tire Pros NAPA Auto Parts

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Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Nursey Rhyme Time with a different theme each month!

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Miscellaneous 3 Oaks Studio

Brick and Morter

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Suquie’s Treasures

16. Rosenbery’s Old Town Trading Co., 5th and Pollasky, (559) 498-9935 17.

4th Street Antique Mall 402 Pollasky, (559) 323-1636 4thStreetAntiques.com A Secret Garden Avon Bears, Dolls, and More Cigars Limited Clovis Antique Mall Clovis Floral Clovis Sports Cards & Collectibles Country Rose Antiques Cozy Cottage Fifth Street Antiques Frost Oak Creek Creations Goode Ol’ Days Antiques Maxwell House Antiques Once Upon a Time

Antique and Gift Shops

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16. Rodeo Car Wash, 409 Bullard Ave, 322-1380

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A Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave., 297-9052 Clovis Appliance, 602 5th St., 299-6806 Clovis Coin Shop, 442 Pollasky Ave, 326-8464 Comfort Suites Foxtail Gallery Gottschalk Music Center JT’s Music Store Realty Concepts The Perfect Pillow

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Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

Mediterranean Chicken Pitas Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 1 (10-ounce) can chicken breast, drained and flaked 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill 2 whole wheat pitas 4lettuce leaves In large bowl combine chicken, cucumber, red bell pepper, green chilies, yogurt and dill; toss to mix well. Cut each pita in half horizontally; carefully open each pita half. Fill each with 2 lettuce leaves and half of chicken mixture.

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very parent has been there. It’s Thursday afternoon and the kids are asking, “What’s for dinner?” Searching for inspiration, you head to the refrigerator, only to realize that the groceries you bought on Sunday have run out or spoiled. But before the panic sets in and you reach for the takeout menus, remember that the solution for a wholesome, homemade meal is right in your pantry — or “Cantry.”

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HOMEMADE MEALS Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe created by Kelsey Nixon Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces chopped pancetta (about 1/2 cup) 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1/2teaspoon kosher salt 1/2teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta

“With a well-stocked pantry full of canned ingredients, I know I always have the makings of a nutritious and flavorful meal,” said Kelsey Nixon, host of “Kelsey’s Essentials” on Cooking Channel and Food Network. “Fruits and vegetables are harvested at their peak of ripeness and canned in just hours, making the can one of the best ways to get food from its source to my family’s table. I just open up a can, unlock that flavor and goodness and make it a ‘Cantry’ Thursday night!” With canned food staples like canned beans, chicken, green beans and broth on hand, you’ll be well on your way to savory meals like Quinoa Chicken Vegetable Salad and Nixon’s Pasta e Fagioli Soup. For more information about the canning process, delicious recipes and to learn how you can get cooking with canned foods, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

Almond Cherry Tres Leches Cake Recipe created by Kelsey Nixon Servings: 12 ` Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 5 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 (14.5-ounce) can pitted cherries, thoroughly drained Tres leches mixture: 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Icing: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted For cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-by-13-inch cake pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt into large mixing bowl. Cream butter, sugar and eggs with electric mixer on high until yolks turn pale yellow. Mix in almond extract. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until fully

(short tubular pasta) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

In large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pancetta bits just until they start to crisp before adding onion, garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until fragrant and golden brown. Add canned beans, tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring soup to rapid boil before adding pasta. Reduce to simmer and cook soup covered, stirring occasionally for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread.

combined — avoid over-mixing. Pour into prepared pan, evenly spreading batter out. Bake until cake has cooked through, 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then pierce surface of cake with fork several times. Combine heavy cream, evaporated milk and condensed milk in small bowl or pitcher. Drizzle milk mixture over top and allow cake to sit and absorb milk mixture. For icing, whip together heavy cream, sugar and almond extract. Spread evenly over top of soaked cake. Top with toasted almonds. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Almond Cherry Tres Leches Cake

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LET’S TALK CLOVIS: REV. TOLL THORNTON (1870-1955) AND ELVEY PERKINS (1930-2015) “DEDICATED CLOVIS COMMUNITY LEADERS

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He arrived in Clovis in the late 1920’s (1927?). He worked at the O.S. Dimmen barbershop (425 Pollasky). He became known for his prose and rhymes and was viewed as a man of integrity and religious convictions. We quote from a news article (publisher, date, and author unknown). “Toll Thornton was probably the only black in Clovis in his time. He ran a shoeshine stand next to the OS. Dimmen barbershop in the late ‘20’s and early ‘30’s. He endeared himself to many through his sagacious limericks that he used to apply to problems of the day. It was his unobtrusive way of giving advice and those who remember Toll say he had sound views on how to get along. Some have likened him to the present- day Cassius Clay for talking in rhyme.” Many grammar school students walking from Clovis Grammar School (2nd and Pollasky) would seek advice from him. He was a good listener and provided sound advice.

Photo Courtesy of Clovis Museum Rev. Toll Thornton

We are sharing information on these two community leaders that was presented at our “Let’s Talk Clovis” programs. Rev. Toll Thornton was born in Louisiana in 1870. A 1900 census indicated that he was living in Drew, Arkansas with his mother and stepfather. He was listed as a widow with five children, ages 8-1.

He encouraged (1935) Emil Prudek to apply for a job with Dimmen. Prudek eventually purchased the barbershop and retired after 45 years. He also became an active community leader. His business became a “sounding board” for other leaders. Elvey Perkins arrived in Clovis in 1947 and was inspired by Rev. Toll Thornton. Elvey stated: “Rev. Toll Thornton was a Minister but worked as a “shoe black” or shoe shiner in

downtown Clovis.” Elvey Perkins was born (an only child) in Trinity, Texas. His parents were divorced and he was raised by his Grandmother who died in 1945. He arrived in Clovis in 1947 and joined his Mother Lonnie and stepfather Jack Eaton. The Eaton’s leased (1945) an auto repair shop from Augie Roberts (Fifth and Tollhouse). We quote Elvey: “Jack and my mother were the first African Americans in Clovis to own and operate a commercial business. Dennis Hallowell assisted them by sending some of his repair work overload. They purchased their parts from Phil Garver, Dennis Hallowell’s brother-inlaw, and father of Clovis High teacher Phil Garver Jr.”

Photo Courtesy of Clovis Museum

Elvey graduated from Clovis High Elvey Perkins in 1950. The Cavalcade described first African American to be hired by him: “A smile for everyone, football, the City of Clovis. He was trained band, good humor, polite, good sport (without pay for two weeks) by Louis and well liked.” While at Reedley Milanesi, supervisor of the sewage College, he was drafted into the U.S. treatment plant. Louis became a father Army (Korean War) but was honorably figure and personal Clovis historian discharged due to a football ankle to Elvey. He retired in 1967 and injury. Elvey was appointed field Services He married Geraldine (Gerrie) Superintendent. Bryant in 1951. The couple became Elvey retired on October 29, 1993 tireless, talented civic and church after 36 years of City service. The City leaders (Clovis Mt. Moriah Baptist declared Elvey Perkins week in 1977 Church). Gerrie died at age 48. and 1987. He was inducted into the The Clovis Police Department (full Clovis Hall of Fame in 1993. dress uniforms) escorted her funeral Rev. Toll Thornton and Elvey Perkins procession. remain excellent role models. They On May 28, 1957, Elvey was the provided us a rich heritage.

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIG BANK ROBBERY MELODRAMA Clovis Museum 401 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA 1 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24 CLOVIS ROTARY 31ST CRAB FEED & AUCTION Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, February 24 CLOVIS TACOS AND TAPS TRAIL Celebrating Clovis Breweries Free buses to breweries 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 29 thru Saturday, March 9

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8 Tips to Reduce Your Food Bill CONTRIBUTED Noble Credit Union

Buying food is essential, but if you’re not careful, it can also eat into your budget. We’ve all given into the temptation of dinner at an expensive restaurant or a thoughtless trip to the grocery store where you throw anything and everything into the cart. Unfortunately, these expenses add up quickly and can cause your food budget to balloon into something unsustainable. If you’ve been wondering how to reduce your food bill, consider these eight strategies. Plan Your Grocery Shopping

We’ve all been advised to create a grocery list and stick to it, but that’s only one way to save money at the store. Coupons, even if the savings seem small ($0.50 here, $1 there), make a difference in the long run. Also, grocery stores often send out a weekly ad; take notice and plan your meals for the weak around discounts. Reduce Food Waste

Is another full vegetable drawer ready for the garbage can? Wasting food is wasting money. Try canned or frozen produce instead! It lasts much longer and is just as good for you. Do your best to avoid spending money on food you won’t eat, and remember those good intentions can often pave a road to rotten zucchini...and lettuce...and grapes. Buy in Bulk

You can save money per package or ounce when you buy in bulk. It’s a great strategy for foods you buy and eat often. Keep in mind, though, that buying more than you’ll actually eat isn’t saving you any money. Do you really need 15 pounds of onions? Set a Food Budget

Buying food without a budget is like

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forgetting your umbrella in a downpour—a recipe for disaster. In order to create a budget, though, you’ll need to know what’s reasonable. To figure that out, track your spending. After a month or two, assess how much you’re actually spending on food each week and then make a plan. Can you cut back? By how much? Create a spending limit and stick to it!

about $10 and gets you around 12 cups of coffee. That would mean you’re spending about $0.83 per cup, or just under $26 for a whole month. If you need it, buy the extra cream or fancy toppings, too. It’ll still save you money in the long run.

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A lot of Americans need that little bit of a pick-me-up each morning—that’s fine! But recurring costs, like a daily latte, cause your money to disappear exponentially. Limit recurring costs. Simple right? Take coffee, for example. An average cup of coffee costs around $3; a full month of 31 cups will cost you roughly $93. Meanwhile, a 12oz bag of coffee beans costs

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The Winter Sports Season Championship Ending

Photo from Clovis West High School Website 2023-2024 Girls Basketball Team

One day after this edition of the Clovis @ClovisRoundup Roundup goes to print, the girls will commence playoff action with the boys to February 13, 2024 – The much too follow a day later. frequent rain, hand-numbing cold, and A total of 24 teams will play in the short days that get progressively longer two-day basketball extravaganza. Six indicate the end is near for the scholastic games are played each day. winter sports calendar. It’s time for the top teams and individuals That’s a championship game every two hours. Three teams in the boy’s divisions of the winter sports seasons to do battle and three in the girl’s divisions will be to see who can claim supremacy in their crowned Valley Champions on Friday. sport in our Central Valley. An additional three in the boys and three In the next two weeks section championship trophies will be awarded to the area’s in the girls will be crowned on Saturday. top teams of the 2023-2024 winter sports. That’s two days of constant hoops and dribbling. That’s a true basketball junkie’s State championships for the top teams dream come true! in the state will be presented in the two weeks that follow. The teams vying for the crowns in the top two divisions will play in the last two Central Section Basketball Finals games of each day. The highly attended, always exciting and very entertaining Central Section Boys Girls at six PM and Boys at 8 PM. and Girls Basketball Section Finals will be Whereas all schools playing are supported held Friday and Saturday, February 23rd by their fan base, the most frequented and 24th, at Fresno’s Selland Arena where games are in the top two divisions when the two teams that survive the playoffs, in the arena almost fills to capacity. each of the six divisions, will face-off for Division one girls their division championship. While it is the known as the Section Jess Gonzalez

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Department of Toxic Substances Control – Our Mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products COMPLETION OF FIRST FIVE-YEAR REVIEW Operable Unit #1 of the South Fresno Regional Groundwater Plume Fresno, California The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has completed the first Five–Year Review for Operable Unit #1 (OU1) of the South Fresno Regional Groundwater Plume in Fresno, Fresno County, California 93721 (Site). OU1 is bounded by Church Avenue, on the south, East Avenue on the east, Woodward Avenue on the north, and Golden State Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue on the west. Groundwater in OU1 is contaminated by a variety of chemicals which were released at industrial facilities located south of OU1. The primary remaining chemicals of concern in OU1 groundwater are chromium, trichloroethene (TCE), and 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP). Environmental investigations, including groundwater sampling, have been ongoing in OU1 since the late 1990s to track the contaminated groundwater. In November 2007, DTSC approved a Remedial Action Plan (RAP). The RAP outlined the proposed cleanup remedy that included extraction of groundwater and discharge to the City’s sewer system, continued groundwater sampling, and institutional controls to restrict groundwater use within OU1. Implementation of the RAP has continued to the present time with some modifications approved by DTSC. DTSC approved the first Five-Year Review Report on February 2, 2024. The report concludes that the selected remedy is functioning as intended and remains protective of human health and the environment. The report is available to the public at the information repositories listed below. Information Repositories: Fresno County Public Library – Central Branch, Government Documents Department at 2420 Mariposa Street in Fresno, California 93721; Call (559) 488-3195 for hours; DTSC Clovis Regional OOice (File Room) at 1515 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, California 93611; Call (559) 297-3901 for appointment Project information can be found at DTSC’s EnviroStor database: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=10400005 DTSC Contact: Stuart St. Clair, Project Manager at (559) 297-3905 or Stuart.StClair@dtsc.ca.gov Tammy Pickens, Public Participation Specialist at (916) 255-3594 / 1 (866) 495-5651 or Tammy.Pickens@dtsc.ca.gov Russ Edmondson, Public Information OOice at (916) 323-3372 or Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov

Photo from Clovis West High School Website 2023-2024 Boys Basketball Team

Divisional Championship, the girl’s division one game can easily be called the Clovis West Girls Show. Clovis West girls have won 11 straight Central Section Division 1 basketball championships. And, overwhelmingly, they’ve accomplished it with blowout scores. Additionally, the Lady Eagles has won 19 straight Tri-River Athletic Conference titles. Let’s also not forget that in 2017, Clovis West was state champion. As the top ranked girls’ team in the valley, they are again favored to go home with the top trophy on Saturday night. The following are the top ranked girls’ basketball teams in the Central Section going into the playoffs. As of February 6, 2024, by High School FN 1. Clovis West 25-2 2. St. Joseph’s Santa Maria 20-5 3. Buchanan 17-10 4. Clovis 16-11 5. Central 16-10 6. Tehachapi 22-2 7. Monache 22-2 8. Caruthers 17-7 9. San Joaquin Memorial 15-6 10. Bullard 19-7 Division one boys The division one boy’s title is much more competitive than the girls. While Clovis West Boys teams also won numerous valley titles, various other schools have also had their time in the spotlight by winning the top boy’s trophy in the section finals. Among them others, Bullard, Central, as well as last year’s winner, St. Joseph’s of Santa Maria come to mind. The boy’s initial round of the playoffs got underway last night. However, having gone to print earlier in the week, we do not have those results at this time. St. Joseph’s of Santa Maria, division one winner over Clovis West last year, is the top ranked team in the Central Section followed by Clovis North and Clovis West. Only time will tell if either of the two Clovis schools can topple the highly rated team from the coast. Clovis North and Clovis West finished their play in TRAC play with each defeating their rival on their own court. While all three of the teams qualified for the playoffs, only two of the three will reach the Section Finals at Selland on February 24th. Santa Maria, a Catholic High School, is said to be even stronger than last year’s team due to having recruited some talented new players to add to its roster. The division 1 boys championship game promises to be exciting and highly entertaining. The following are the top ten boys ranked teams as of Feb. 7, 2024 1. St. Joseph’s Santa Maria 24-2 2. Clovis North 22-5

3. Clovis West 22-5 4. Centennial Bakersfield 24-6 5. Bullard 20-7 6. San Joaquin Memorial 17-9 7. Buchanan 19-6 8. Bakersfield Christian 16-10 9. Clovis East 15-10 10. Dinuba 21-3 Boys Soccer The Clovis North Boys Soccer team is the top ranked team in the valley at season’s end. It’s also the 20th ranked team in the state of California. The Broncos will be out to avenge their defeat in last year’s playoffs when, though they were the favorites, were upset and did not take home the top trophy. The Central Section’s Top Ranked Boys soccer teams 1. Clovis North 16-1-4 2. San Luis Obispo 14-3 3. Fresno 17-4-1 4. Reedley 15-4-3 5. Sanger 13-5-3 6. McLane 14-5-4 7. Clovis 18-5-3 8. Ridgeview (Bak.) 17-4-1 9. Buchanan 15-5-2 10. Santa Maria 12-2-7 Girls Soccer The Girls soccer playoffs have the top four teams earning a bye in the first round of action. These four teams: 1. Liberty of Bakersfield, 2. Garces Memorial of Bakersfield, 3. Clovis North, and 4. San Luis Obispo. Other Clovis schools’ teams will be in action in the first round. They include: 12. Buchanan against 5. Sanger, and 11. Clovis East vs 6. Bullard. Clovis West was placed in division 2 where it is the 13th seed and will face Bakersfield Christian, 4th seed, in the first round. Also in division 2 is 15th Clovis who had 2. Tulare Western as its rival. The Central Section’s Top Ranked Girls’ soccer teams by MaxPreps Feb. 8, 2024 Liberty (Bak.) 19-1-2 1. Garces Memorial (Bak.) 16-2-1 2. Clovis North 17-3-2 3. San Luis Obispo 13-2-4 4. Sanger 16-3-2 5. Bullard 15-2-4 6. Redwood (Visalia) 17-3-3 7. Centennial (Bak.) 15-6 8. Independence (Bak.) 15-5-2 1. Paso Robles 16-3-5

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CART Program Set to Stay in Clovis Unified J.T. Gomez

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February 9, 2024 - CART, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology, is a joint program between both Clovis Unified and Fresno Unified School Districts.

immensely, and currently houses upwards of 1400 students from both Fresno and Clovis Unified.

them here.”

Watson says that CART also hopes to expand partnerships in the community to help provide the opportunities afforded to them in the past.

Located behind the Sierra Vista Mall, these students get the chance to have a technology based learning and hope to A number of the partnerships include fulfill their dreams of one day finding a working with real life employees of the full-time job in the tech industry. tech sector and giving students real life Used as a half-day program, CART “We’re always working on recruitment, working conditions. gives students in both school districts we open our application period in CART does it’s best to emphasize the the opportunity to perform activities December, and working on recruitment business opportunities and relationrelated to academic science, social is an important job, we’re always workships, as having those relationships science, and with technology based turn into a sort of life blood to the labs, providing for them the full CART ing on recruitment for CART,” says Watson. “We’re looking to expand our program itself. experience. lab offerings, we look at what students “We really want to make sure that our Rick Watson, CEO and proverbial are interested in in terms of drawing partnerships with our school districts Principal of CART, says that the CART Program began in 1997, when then CUSD Superintendent Walt Buster desired to bring some sort of technology based “center” for students to be able to go to and receive that technology based experience of learning. He says that Buster then had the trouble of passing this idea past Clovis Unified, but saw that Fresno Unified School District was interested in the same idea, hence the pairing of school districts that lasts till this day.

Over the next few years, both school districts then worked to get the community and certain pioneers on the business side of the Clovis and Fresno on board with the idea to back and fund the program. After a few years of this building of the program, the CART program was opened in 2000. From that moment until now, the CART program has changed

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are always functioning well…Really it’s about our partnerships and bringing in more community folks to work alongside our kids and to provide opportunities for our kids, mentors and opportunities for them to get real world experience.” The Center for Advanced Technology and Research can be found at 2555 Clovis Avenue in Clovis. The facility itself is about 75,000 square feet and continues to offer classes related to professional sciences, engineering, advanced communications, and global economics. To enroll your student in the CART program, please visit cart. org.

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The road to the Olympics is never easy... Jess Gonzalez

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February 12, 2024 – The road to the Olympics is never easy and it’s not always straight. Yet, as long as it remains open, hope burns eternal for athletes determined to work hard and willing to pay the price to push themselves new heights.

Such is the situation that Clovis super distance runner C.J. Albertson finds himself in. CJ, who won three straight marathons in a period of one month toward the end of 2023, traveled to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the U.S. Olympics Marathon Trials on February 3rd.

While he didn’t place in one of the top three places to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, his dream of Olympic glory is still alive. The Olympics will be held this summer in Paris. The ex-Buchanan High School distance runner finished fifth in 2:10:07. The winner was Connor Mantz from Utah who crossed the line first in 2:09.05. His teammate and workout partner, Clayton Young finished second in 2:09:06.

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However, under a new team selection process, since third place finisher Korir has not run the Olympic qualifying standard, he is not guaranteed a spot on the Olympic team. He needs to run under the standard and be the fastest American to possibly make the team.

That means that if another runner, such as CJ, runs the qualifying mark, Since both had previously run the and runs a faster time than Korir, he Olympic qualifying standard of would be in the running to make the 2:08:10, both made the U.S. Olympic team as the third American along with team after placing in the top two spots. Mantz and Young. Third place went to Leonard Korir The trials in Orlando started at 10 with a time of 2:09:57. Elkanah Kibet, AM under 61 degrees with humidity a 40-year-old runner, ran 2:10:02 for at 59 percent. From the start, a group fourth place just ahead of the fast-clos- of runners, led by Zack Panning, set a ing CJ. fast pace, and took the lead.

Panning was determined not only to place in the top three, but also to achieve the Olympic qualifying standard.

But, while Panning was running very rapidly, Mantz and Young managed to stay with him. At the 22-mile mark, Panning finally started feeling the fatigue caused by his fast pace. It was at that point that he was overtaken by Young and Mantz. For his part, CJ was not in the lead group. However, as the race moved on to its final stages, CJ started to drive forward at a quickened pace. One by one, he overtook the people ahead of him.

Over 200 runners started the race, but

only 150 were able to finish due to the heat and humidity. The lead group included several world class marathoners who were not able to finish the race. Sam Chelanga, a six-time U.S. National Champion, did not finish. Neither did Abidi Abdriahman, a fivetime Olympian. Galen Rupp, once America’s top distance runner and an Olympic bronze medalist, had problems and finished out of the running.

At this point it is unknown what Cj will do—if he continues to pursue his Olympic dream or if he decides to let it go for now. Yet, the fact that he finished in the top five qualifies him as one of our country’s top marathoners.

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