Clovis Roundup – September 14, 2023

CLOVISFEST 2023 SPECIAL TABLOID INSIDE

2023 California 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

September 11, 2023 - Before the ceremony began, names of

the people who passed away on 9/11 were displayed on screens around the park. Nearby streets were lined with 404 American flags, representing the

police, fire, emergency services personnel, and one K-9 who perished on September 11th, 2001. The Clovis Police Department, Fresno Police Department,

See CEREMONY, Pg. 5

September 14, 2023 - Many of us have limited time on our plates for travel, especially outside of our continent. We often say, “when I retire, I’m going to ___.”

Many of us may not have the resources or have family and work commitments. I lived in Germany for over 2 years when I was a soldier. I loved Germany and was able to make short trips inside the

Crush Clothing Closet, professional clothes for SCCCD students

Two of the main speakers of the presentation were Clovis Community College President, Dr. Kim E. Armstrong, and Career Resource Center Coordinator, Dianna Whaley, M.A.

“This is what love looks like,” said Dr. Armstrong. “This is an absolute labor of love.”

We’ve all heard the phrase: look good, feel good. Many college students don’t have access to professional clothing.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Clovis Community College President, Dr. Kim E. Armstrong, and Career Resource Center Coordinator, Dianna Whaley, M.A. cutting ribbon.

Drew Bessinger City of Clovis Public Utilities Director

Photo from Clovis PD Facebook page Members of the Clovis Police Department honored to participate in the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 Ceremony.

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CHECK OUT THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN

Dog of the Week

Blue Grass in The Park

Folks in Clovis

Celebrating Life's Shining Moments

Farmer's Market

Photos by Ron Sundquist

"Celebrating Life's Shining Moments" fundraiser auction held by hinds hospice with a full room!

Nancy Hinds, Founder R.N., joins and celebrates "life's shining moments" at the fundraiser.

Zadee visits Clovis!

Zachary, supervising library assistant, reading through Clovis Roundup at Clovis Regional Library.

Joyce (left) and John (right) dancing to DeLeon Brothers Band at Clovis Senior Activity Center.

Peggy (left) and Mel Mason (right) provide entertainment for Saturday Farmer's Market.

Meet Joe the train conductor at our Friday night Farmer's Market.

Sycamore Bend playing for Blue Grass in the Park at Liberty Park. (See our calendar for more information on the event).

The Clovis trail system

Destiny De La Cruz

The Clovis trail system is extensive and continually growing.

As of now, these are the current trails: Clovis Old Town Trail, Dry Creek Trail, Enterprise Trail, Jefferson Trail, Gould Trail, Dog Creek Trail, Loma Vista Paseos, County Trails, and Greenbelth Paths.

These trails pass by and through a variety of parks and even a few waterfowl basins. There are rest stops, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

The Old Town Trail itself contains 19 “highlights” or points of interest, like the Clovis Visitor’s Center at Tarpey Depot and the Clovis Botanical Garden.

As it stands, there are more than 10 miles of trails for walking and cycling—with over 40

more miles of trails planned for the future. According to the City of Clovis, “Though the San Joaquin Valley’s first Native American inhabitants may have created stretches of some Clovis trails, most of the trails have been developed far more recently, with today’s walkers and cyclists in mind.”

It’s clear to see how loved our trails are. You can see people walking, running, and cycling anytime of year, rain or shine. The trails are even celebrated each year with Trail Fest.

The 7th Annual Trail Fest was held at the beginning of last May. It’s a free community event held along the Old Town and Dry Creek Trails from Sierra and Clovis Avenues to Dry Creek Park and Railroad Park. You can start or end anywhere along the designated trails for the Fest.

At this year’s Trail Fest, there were over 35+ activities, demos, snacks, and even live music

along the trail and adjacent parks.

Clovis Fire Department demonstrated handsonly CPR, information was given about the new visitor center coming in the Fall of 2023 at the Clovis Botanical Garden, Kaiser Permanente gave out snacks, water and information, and there was freestyle calisthenics.

Specifically for the kids, there were Lego bricks and spin art designs with Bricks4Kidz, carnival games, face paintings, and more family-friendly activities.

We look forward to next year’s Trail Fest, but in the meantime we’ll be sure to enjoy the trails.

How to stop lifestyle creep in its tracks

Contributed Noble Credit Union

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about all of the amazing lifestyle changes that await you just beyond your next pay raise? Have you ever fantasized about how to spend a work bonus, only to have the money instantly disappear into your monthly spending? If this sounds familiar, you might be prone to lifestyle creep. Lifestyle creep—also known as lifestyle inflation—is the tendency to increase your spending as your income increases. Lifestyle creep can be financially dangerous when it happens so gradually that you don’t even notice where your extra funds are going. Goods and services that once were considered luxuries slowly slide into your routine spending. Lifestyle creep can easily sabotage your long-term savings goals and make it harder for you to adjust to any future decreases in your pay. The good news is that protecting yourself from lifestyle creep is not that hard to do, once you spot it. We’ve rounded up five different ways you can counter

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continent to Salzburg, London and Paris amongst other destinations.

After returning to the US in 1979, I set out on a career and raising my kids. I wanted to go back, but time and monetary commitments made that unlikely.

In 2002, I had a heart attack, and it changed my outlook. I was always a person who would take on the big problems we faced at Clovis PD … I was a fixer. I began to say “no” to additional work, which surprised some folks.

Learning to say “no” is a very liberating experience. You still say “yes” to the priority items in your personal and professional lives, but prioritizing your own life is a good thing. Managing your own time can permit you to make time for your family and for yourself.

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lifestyle creep by using your money and your mind.

#1: Write Down Your Goals

This step is so simple you might be tempted to skip it—but don’t. Studies show that describing your goals in written form makes you 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to successfully accomplish them.

Get a pencil and paper and make a list of your biggest financial goals. Are you looking to launch a business? Retire early? Start a family? The more detail you can provide, the better. Keep the list somewhere you will see it often so that your financial priorities are top of mind. That way, the next time you get an increase in income, you’ll know exactly what to fund with it.

#2: Pay Yourself First

Paying yourself first simply means putting a portion of your earnings towards your savings goals before any money hits your regular budget. For added motivation, rename your savings account to match one of the goals on your list (see #1, above). It feels more satisfying to fund a specific goal or vision than it does to sock money

My outlook changed. I went back to Germany in 2003 and attended an FBI conference in Slovenia. We stayed with my German friends. We returned in 2004, and about 5 times over the next 10 years.

In 2008, I visited my father’s POW camp for the first time. I’ve been back 3 times to see the memorial to him in the museum there. I just returned from Germany (again) after joining our friends from Fresno and the Sister Cities Committee in Germany. I’ve been searching for a sister-city for Clovis, and I may have found one: Bielefeld. Bielefeld is to Munster as Clovis is to Fresno: Neighbors who get along swimmingly most of the time, but they compete for the same resources and opportunities. I just sent a letter to the mayor, and I hope to hear back soon. I will then bring it to Council for discussion. During this trip, I saw first-hand how other cities handle their responsibilities, and we can learn from each

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away into a generically titled “savings account.”

#3: Build a Budget

Creating and maintaining a budget is an essential part of your financial well-being. You can use any budgeting method that works for you (apps, spreadsheets, notebooks or envelopes), as long as you’re able to reliably capture and record your monthly spending.

#4: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

It’s hard not to compare ourselves to our friends and family—especially in the age of social media. We all have access to an endless feed of our friends’ vacations, new purchases, and lifestyle upgrades. The social media feed can quickly become a form of indirect peer pressure, encouraging us to spend our money in ways that we wouldn’t otherwise. Remember, your budget is your road map to fulfilling your financial goals. Don’t let others distract you from your vision or rob you of the contentment of being happy with what you have now.

#5: Get Creative with Your Upgrades

You know your goals, you’ve got your budget, and you’ve paid yourself first.

other better methods to serve our citizens. I even took my German friends to a castle just 2 hours south of them that they never knew existed: Burg Lichtenstein. I told them, with a smile, if they needed to know anything about Germany they should ask. There are some important realities in travel. Air travel is exhausting and wrangling suitcases and trekking through large airports is daunting. Want to see the beautiful castle on top of the hill? You’ll need to walk the steep path. Cobblestone streets are difficult to negotiate if you have mobility problems. Language barriers can be frustrating and challenging.

However, the benefits of travel are worth the challenges, but you need to plan ahead. If you need some inspiration, look no further than our local PBS station and our own Jeff Aiello and his “Outside Beyond the Lens” series, the winner of multiple Academy Awards.

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Now it’s OK to treat yourself a little bit! Keep in mind that the most meaningful lifestyle upgrades for you might not be the ones with the highest dollar value. Lifestyle upgrades can come in all shapes and sizes: a new pillow, a longer charging cable for your phone, supplies for a new hobby… Let yourself enjoy the simpler and less expensive upgrades so that you will become less dependent on the costly ones.

For more money management tips, visit Noble Credit Union’s website at www. NobleCU.com and click on the “Learn” tab.

Noble Credit Union has been treating each member with kindness, dignity, and honor while helping members make sound financial decisions for 81 years. The Credit Union offers members full access to a wide range of financial education and services, including low-rate auto loans, MyRewards Visa credit card, mortgage and equity loans, online and mobile banking, and more. For more information about membership at Noble Credit Union, call (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com.

To be fair, I am not a great example of time management in my retirement. After retiring from Clovis PD in 2009, I took on 5 police chief jobs over the next 12 years in addition to being elected to your Council 3 times.

I retired (almost) in 2021, and I have turned down 2 police chief jobs since. My point is travel while you can. Don’t wait until you have physical challenges that will take away from your enjoyment. Making memories, memories you can share with friends and family, is the reward. Don’t wait until you have a health crisis to begin saying “no” to things. Even a 7-day trip, well planned, can expand your horizons.

Enjoy life while you are able to, and in your golden years, you have wonderful memories of your adventures.

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Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Dry Creek Park Trail arch.

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Fresno County Sheriff Department, Madera County Sheriff Department, Fresno Fire Department, Clovis Fire Department, and Cal Fire were among some of the organizations that participated in the ceremony. Many others were present, including airmen from the Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was in attendance, along with many other Fresno and Clovis leaders.

“Today’s ceremony not only commemorates those who lost their lives, but also the heroic efforts of many to save lives,” stated the announcer. At 8:46, actual radio dispatch calls from 9/11 were played over the speakers—this was the exact minute that the first plane hit the first tower, 1 World Trade Center, the North Tower. After the radio dispatch audio was played, a siren went off, and then the flag was lowered. The National Anthem was sung, followed by a wreath procession, a pipe and drum detail performing Amazing Grace, and a 21 gun salute by the US Marine Corps. Next, a fire bell rang three times, three times in a row. “This is a tradition of

Detective, and Navy Veteran, Will Jimeno. Jimeno survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks after being buried in rubble for 13 hours alongside Port Authority police officer, Sergeant John McLoughlin.

Will Jimeno proceeded to give a powerful and moving speech. Jimeno spoke of immigrating to the U.S. at age 2 from Colombia, and going on to serve in the U.S. Navy before serving as a detective for the Port Authority.

“On that day, the worst day in U.S. history, I saw the best in humanity—I saw the best in Americans. I saw people putting their lives on the line, common people; regular civilians, being brave.

And I remember thinking to myself, ‘If these civilians can be this brave, us in uniform, we have to be three notches above them,’” said Will Jimeno

Jimeno spoke about his team leaving the 2nd tower (South Tower, WTC 2), walking through the Concourse that connects both towers to get to the 1st tower (North Tower, WTC 1). At this point, they were still under the impression that only the 1st tower had been hit. While walking through the concourse, a huge explosion rocked the 2nd tower.

“One of the best pieces of advice I got when I was in the military, and something I hope you can carry with you no matter what line of work you’re in, is: always

Rodriguez. Leaving myself, my sergeant, and Dominick Pezzulo buried alive.” Pezzulo freed himself and attempted to extract Jimeno. Then, the North tower collapsed, taking Dominick Pezzulo’s life. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower, 1 World Trade Center, at 8:46 a.m. The South Tower, 2 World Trade Center, was hit by United Airlines Flight 175 at 9:03 a.m. It collapsed at 9:59 a.m., followed by the North Tower (WTC 1), collapsing at 10:28 a.m. After several hours of being buried, around 8 o’clock that night, they heard voices in the distance: “United States Marine Corps, can anybody hear us?” Two Marine Corps Reservists and a civilian had gone against orders for first responders to not enter the building because it was so dangerous. Those two Marines were Sergeant Jason Thomas and Staff Sergeant Dave Karnes.

“NYPD ESU Truck 1 came in—Scott Strauss, Paddy McGee—and a civilian that came off the street who was a former EMT, jumped into this hole, which was indescribably dangerous, and put their lives on the line for three hours, to get me out,” recalls Jimeno.

“The worst attack in U.S. history, the darkest day in United States history—we came together as Americans to overcome the evil that tried to bring us to our knees.”

“That American flag is not made out of cloth, it is made out of the blood of true patriots that come from all walks of life, all skin colors, all religions, all political views. We are free because of that flag,” Jimeno said.

“If a kid that came from Colombia can love this country that much, those of you who are blessed to be born in this country—you should cherish it, you should adore it.”

Will Jimeno ended his speech with a famous quote, “‘All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to stand by and do nothing.’”

“Make sure you’re doing your part to make this world a better place by practicing being kind, and remember those three words; faith, hope, and love,” continued Jimeno.

the fire service that reflects respect and honor to those who give their lives to their duty. It also represents the end of an emergency, and the return to quarters,” continued the announcer.

Kingsburg Fire Chief Dan Perkins presented a flag to honored guest, retired Port Authority of NY and NJ Police

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follow somebody into a bad situation who knows what they’re doing, your chances of coming out are greater.”

Under the guidance of Sergeant John McLoughlin, Jimeno and his team ran towards a freight elevator shaft. The South Tower collapsed. “At that moment, we lost Christopher Amoroso and Antonio

“We’re building a bridge,” said Career Resource Center Coordinator, Dianna Whaley, in reference to the Closet being a way for students to feel empowered to use the other career resources.

Providing professional attire through Crush Clothing Closet is just one facet of what the Career Resource Center offers students.

The CRC offers career counseling, job shadowing, internship resources, resume help, interview coaching, job searching, a variety of workshops, and more.

“The loss of life on that day was extreme. And that’s why we as Americans need to never forget. Never forget all the people at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, [on Flight 93], we can never forget all those that were lost that day. And we must never forget all the men and women from that day that fought for our country [in] the War on Terrorism, and are serving today.”

Jimeno also spoke about the importance of faith, hope, and love. “Live your life no matter what. Don’t pity yourself. Pick yourself up, move forward. That’s what we did as a nation on that day,” said Jimeno.

“God bless each everyone one of you, god bless all those in the military—my brothers and sisters, first responders—the police department, the fire department, EMT’s—you guys are my real true heroes. You will always be my heroes. And remember something: you deserve happiness. Through your service, make sure that you’re happy. Don’t let the things that we see and do affect your life, because you deserve happiness.”

May we all remember and honor those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, those who passed away much later as a result of injury or illness from the attacks, and also all of the members of the Armed Forces who were killed or injured fighting the War on Terror during Operation Enduring Freedom.

It is very difficult to have the confidence to enter the professional world without the proper attire. An important part of putting our best foot forward is feeling confident and comfortable.

When going to a job interview, having clean professional clothing is the first impression, but it also sets the tone for how we present ourselves verbally.

If you feel like you look professional, you’re a lot more likely to believe in yourself and what you bring to the table—then you’re better able to express that during interviews and networking opportunities.

The Crush Clothing Closet is located at Clovis Community College’s Herndon Campus, 390 West Fir Avenue, Building B, Room 106 (near Peach & Herndon).

In order to use Crush Clothing Closet, you must be a registered SCCCD student. Students may take up to 4 items, and they may use the Closet twice per semester.

If you’d like to donate, you can drop off clean and gently used clothing, Tuesday through Thursday during open hours. Business and business casual attire is preferred, all styles welcome. Shoes, jewelry, ties, and other accessories are also welcome.

They need both men and women’s clothing,

but they are a little low on men’s clothes and shoes.

Congratulations to Clovis Community College and their Career Resource Center.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup

Thank you to the CRC team as well as the CCC custodial and IT department for all your hard work in making this idea a reality.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Men's clothing at Crush Clothing Closet.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Storefront of Crush Clothing Closet.

Clovis landmarks and monuments: Centennial Time Capsule

September 14, 2023 - “Since the City's incorporation over 100 years ago in 1912, Clovis remains a community that values its citizens, its way of life, and its future as a leader and innovator in the San Joaquin Valley.” — City of Clovis

Our city is decorated with historical landmarks and works of art, and the centennial time capsule is one of the newer features.

In recognition and celebration of Clovis’ 100th year as an incorporated city, a time capsule was buried.

Lots of events were held for a year leading up to the official anniversary; parties, observations, artwork installations, and even an event where current and former residents shared memories of Clovis.

All of these events culminated in one big party, held on the official 100th anniversary of Clovis—February 27th, 2012. The weather was not cooperative on the

day of, so the event was held inside of Sierra Vista Mall.

There was music, activities for kids, essay contests, food sampling from local restaurants, and a display of historic photographs and memorabilia. A local woman was even celebrating her 100th birthday at the same time.

It’s important to celebrate our city. It’s important to remember where we came from, think about who we are now, and imagine what we might want to be in the

future.

It’s fun to think about the Clovis residents in the future cracking open the time capsule. What will we be like? How much will have changed? What will the time capsule have inside? What will the people who open it think? Only time will tell. If you’d like to see the time capsule yourself, it is encased in cement and adorned with a plaque on the north side of 5th Street, just east of Clovis Avenue, next to the Blair, Church & Flynn building.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup

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What makes Clovis, Clovis? Small business.

caterers, landscapers, mechanics, clothing boutiques, auto detailers, nonprofits, and much more.

“Small business is the foundation of any community, be it a big community [or] small community. And the importance to our community is the job creation,” said Chamber of Commerce President, Greg Newman.

“For our youth coming up, maybe that’s their first opportunity to work somewhere. When we develop those jobs, and have those jobs in our community—that money stays here longer. It circulates.” There is something to be said about walking into a small business and being greeted by a familiar face. So much of our lives are composed of transactions, and there isn’t much we can do about that. What we can do is decide where and with whom we will make these transactions.

Cora Shipley is a long time business leader in Old Town Clovis, having owned multiple businesses throughout the years and being President of the Business Organization of Old Town. She had this to say about the importance of small business in Clovis:

experiences that cannot be duplicated at major department stores; personal service and attention. We welcome them when they come through the door—often by their name—and thank them when they leave,”

“We are very lucky to have city officials that recognize the importance of small business to our great community and help whenever they can to keep our business surviving in difficult times.”

If you can, please utilize our small businesses instead of going to a big business. In doing so, you’ll support our community—our people. There is a level of quality and meaning behind small businesses, a level that big businesses can only attempt to imitate.

For patrons and customers, using a small business is just a tiny part of our life. For a small business owner, their business is often everything to them and their livelihood. For both small business and customer, commerce is mutually beneficial and indispensable to our community.

Small business owners recognize what our community needs, and they take action to fulfill those needs. Just one recent example of this would be Clovis’ own Prolific Cuts offering free haircuts to kids before the new school year started.

There are a few things that differentiate small businesses from big businesses.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the majority of U.S. businesses have fewer than five employees.

“Small businesses tend to have fewer human resources and less up-front capital to dedicate to quality initiatives. Upper management commitment and accessibility, however, can be stronger in a smaller business, and internal communications can be more straightforward. The values perceived

by small business personnel tend to become common factors in the personnel’s behavior and can become important factors that generate good long-term performance,” states the American Society for Quality.

“Upper management can contribute significantly to small business culture development if they can express values and ideas to help guide the efforts of personnel. Ideas that describe part of the culture are typically known as organizational values and are expressed by concepts such as values, mission, vision, policies, and objectives. Typically, these concepts are established by the leadership and adopted by the personnel.”

Clovis has a vast array of small businesses: restaurants, photographers, electricians, hair stylists, accountants, day cares, carpenters, nail technicians, IT services, developers, coffee shops, screenprinting, bakeries,

“Clovis is all about small business. The small business owners are a huge part of the Clovis way of Life. We offer our customers

For more information on small businesses, especially for current and prospective business owners, the U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.org) is a great resource.

Clovis Ace Hardware: Ribbon cutting & grand reopening

September 8, 2023 - Clovis True Value has now made the switch to officially being Clovis Ace Hardware.

The business is under the same local ownership, but there’s a lot of great new changes. In addition to a new look, Clovis Ace Hardware is now offering more grilling equipment and outdoor furniture.

On Friday morning, they hosted their ribbon cutting and they even used a mini saw to saw through a wood “ribbon”—painted red with the Ace logo across it. The mini saw is currently for sale at the store.

The whole Clovis Ace Hardware team was present, from Co-owner Steve Bassett and manager Adam Kusener, to the employees and loved ones.

Clovis Chamber of Commerce staff were there, including President/CEO Greg Newman, Operations Director Priscilla Montell, and Membership Director Diana Hunnicutt.

Multiple Clovis Chamber of Commerce members were there as well, in addition to Clovis Ace Hardware. Other notable members of the community, including City of Clovis employees and Mayor Pro Tem, Vong Mouanoutoua were also present.

The ribbon cutting was Friday, with a weekend celebration set to continue through Saturday. They’re having a sale, demonstrations, prizes, and more.

One thing that we noticed about this re-opening celebration was the genuine joy felt all around. Be sure to stop by—congratulate them on their grand re-opening, and thank them for their many years of serving our community.

Destiny De La Cruz @ClovisRoundup

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Staff and more celebrating the ribbon cutting that marks the end of the transition from Clovis True Value to the beginning of Clovis Ace Hardware.

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(Photo courtesy City of Clovis) Clovis Livery, Feed & Sale Stable on Front Street (what is now Clovis Ave)

Photo by Clovis Roundup Staff Clovis Feed & Pet Supply located on Tollhouse Rd in Clovis.

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

Old Town Service District

1. A1 Lock & Key

2. ABC Pack & Print

3. All American Smog

4. B and H Tire Automotive Shop

5. Boice Funeral, 308 Pollasky Ave, (559) 299-4372

6. Central Valley Community Bank 7. Classic Catering 8. Clovis Boot & Shoe Repair

Car Wash, 409 Bullard Ave, 322-1380 17. Sam’s TV Repair 18. Shell Gas

FARMERS MARKET

Friday evenings, starting May 5th, from 5:30 pm Clovis on Pollasky between 3rd & 7th. The Old Town produce, with wonderful food selections and live foodies. Friday nights thru October 27th.

Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Located All year long.

CLOVIS/FRESNO 6TH ANNUAL TOY TRAIN SHOW

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - The show features items for kids under the age of 12, as well as toy (61 years or younger), $2 for seniors (62 years or 4th St. Clovis, CA 93612. For more information, Joe

to 8:30 pm. Located in the heart of Old Town Town Market Friday vibe is as fresh as the live music from our very own local artists and Located on Pollasky between 5th & Bullard.

SHOW features multiple operating train layouts, free raffle train items for sale. Admission: $5 per person or older). Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 850 Joe Bencivengo at 559-720-6828.

Boutique,

Food and Drink

1. 559 Brewery

2. 500 Club

3. Blast & Brew

4. Bobby Salazar’s

5. Kuppa Joy

6. DiCicco’s Italian, 408 Clovis Ave, 299-3711, www.DiCiccosClovis.com

7. Full O Bull

8. House of Juju

9. Le Parisien Cafe

10. Luna Pizzeria, 349 Pollasky Ave, 299-4141, lunaclovis.com

11. Michaelangelo’s Pizzeria

12. Old Town Saloon

13. On the Edge Coffee Shop

14. Outlaw Tavern

15. Rodeo Coffee Shop, 535 Fifth St, 299-3750, rodeocoffeeshop.com

16. Roll Me Some - Handcrafted Roll Ice Cream, 530 Pollasky, 825-7204, rollmesomeice.com

17. Salsa’s Cantina

18. Soups and Scoops, 433 Pollasky, 299-9606

19. The Local, 401 Clovis Ave #102, 900-4253

20. Two Cities Coffee Roasters Organic coffee and tea - Rolled Ice Creamery, 608 4th St., 765-4652

Hair Salon and Spas

1. A Little Indulgence Salon and Day Spa

2. Elle Style Bar

3. Fifth Street Salon

4. Hairology

5. Head to Toe Beauty Salon

6. Moxie Salon

7. Re:Treat Color and Hair Design Studio

8. Salon Innovation

Recipe

Huevos Rancheros

Servings: 4

Salsa:

1 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 cup diced yellow onion

1/2 cup diced poblano pepper, seeds and ribs discarded

1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon salt

Huevos Rancheros:

1 teaspoon canola oil

4 large eggs

4 corn tortillas (6 inches), warm

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese blend

1 small avocado, quartered and sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1 medium lime, cut into four wedges (optional)

To make salsa: In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil, swirling to coat bottom. Cook onion 2 minutes, or until almost soft, stirring frequently. Cook poblano and jalapeno peppers 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic. Cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.

To make huevos rancheros: In medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil, swirling to coat bottom. Cook eggs 3-4 minutes, or until whites are set and edges are fully cooked. Place one tortilla on each plate. Top each tortilla with beans and one egg, being careful not to break yolk. Gently top each egg with warm salsa, cheese and avocado slices. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro and serve with lime wedge, if desired.

FAMILY FEATURES

Despite busy lives and full schedules, finding time for regular meals with loved ones encourages connections and conversations that can benefit mental and physical well-being. Gathering your family, friends, coworkers or neighbors at least once a week to spend time together over a meal provides opportunities to decompress and socialize.

If you’re looking for a little delicious inspiration, the American Heart Association recommends scheduling one night per week to create a recurring tradition and enjoy favorites such as breakfast for dinner. Recipes like Egg, Avocado and Black Bean Breakfast Burritos; Huevos Rancheros; and Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls from the Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland’s Best, are perfectly suited for sharing while making time to destress at the dinner table.

In fact, according to a study by “Canadian Family Physician,” regular meals at home with loved ones can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel connected with mealtime conversations that allow a chance to unplug and unwind.

Meals don’t have to be elaborate for a successful evening together. Despite the perceived effort involved with preparing a meal, research published in “Preventive Medicine” shows those who have frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children, may improve social and emotional well-being.

In addition to the mental and emotional benefits of meals with loved ones, eating together can also encourage healthier choices when better-for-you recipes are on the menu. Dining as a group can provide inspiration to try heart-healthy recipes that include the wide variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and healthy protein sources recommended by the American Heart Association to help prevent heart disease and stroke. To find recipe ideas, conversation starters and more tips for mealtime, visit heart.org/together.

Southwestern Quinoa and Egg

Breakfast Bowls

Servings: 4

1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)

1 cup no-salt-added frozen corn, thawed

1/2 medium avocado, pitted and diced

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

nonstick cooking spray

4 large eggs

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Egg, Avocado and Black Bean

Breakfast Burritos

Servings: 4

Nonstick cooking spray

1 1/3 cups liquid egg whites

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added

black beans, rinsed and drained

4 whole-wheat tortillas (6 inches, lowest sodium available)

2 medium avocados, sliced

1/4 cup hot sauce or salsa (lowest sodium available, optional)

red hot-pepper sauce, to taste

(optional)

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat.

Spoon quinoa into four bowls. Top each with tomatoes, corn, avocado, green onions and cilantro, if desired.

Lightly spray large skillet over medium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray. Crack eggs into skillet. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Using spatula, carefully transfer one egg sunny side up into each bowl. Sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired.

Lightly spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.

In skillet, stir egg whites constantly with rubber spatula to scramble. Cook until eggs are almost set. Add beans, stirring until combined and heated through.

Microwave tortillas on high 45 seconds. Transfer to work surface.

Spread egg mixture in center of each tortilla. Top with the avocado and hot sauce, if desired. For each burrito, fold two sides of tortilla toward center. Starting from closest unfolded side, roll burrito toward remaining unfolded side to enclose filling. Transfer with seam side down to plates.

Huevos Rancheros

Egg, Avocado and Black Bean Breakfast Burritos

Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls

LET’S TALK CLOVIS:

The patriotism of the Clovis High class of 1943

supply food to our fighting men and our allies. They are depending on the American farmer not only for mere sustenance, but also for a full horn of plenty.

Peg Bos Historian/Clovis Museum

Contributed

Clovis mourned and continues to remember and honor 28 Gold Star Heroes of World War II. Our official entry into World War II occurred on Dec. 7, 1941. World War II ended on Aug. 15, 1945, but not before 290,000 lives were lost and 670,000 were wounded

Clovis High School students and faculty members were actively involved in supporting the war effort.

The high school 1943 Cavalcade foreword printed the first verse and stanza of “America the Beautiful” by Katherine Lee Bates and then stated:

“In these days of hardship and strife, it is more important than ever that our schools uphold the rights of liberty and democracy that America the Beautiful has offered us. We think often of those rights and privileges; we must learn to think more often of our duties and responsibilities.

“In publishing the 1943 issue of Cavalcade, the staff has tried to emphasize one of those responsibilities, in which we students of the Clovis Union High School, as members of an agricultural community, may take an active part. Increased production of food is a necessity if the war is to be won. While we glory in the beauty of our country on one hand, we value the fertility of its fields on the other.

“For the ‘amber waves of grain’ and the ‘fruited plain,’ arched by the ‘spacious skies’ of our own free land, we will always

“’All out for freedom’ means ‘all out for agriculture.’ We look forward to the day when our soldiers return to the fruitful valleys and the purple mountain majesties of their homeland.

“And after the war is over, agriculture will still surpass all other industries in the furtherance of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ‘from sea to shining sea.’”

Principal Paul E. Andrew’s message: “The publication of this seventh volume of Cavalcade marks the closing of a year in which we have witnessed many changes and adjustments.

“Exercises and events which have been traditional high points in student life have been changed or dropped because of wartime necessity. We have been deeply conscious of the loss of such items as league games, the ever inspiring scene of a brilliantly lighted East Lawn on graduation night, and festivals high-lighted by the band and majorettes.

“Our greatest loss, however, has been that of the personal comradeship of graduates and former students who have gone to fight for the eternal rights of human intelligence and dignity.

“Student cooperation during the year has been motivated by a patriotism that is based on a clear appreciation of the fact that abundant blessings call for a full measure of responsibility.”

The Cavalcade was dedicated to agriculture teacher Kenneth Olson: “In appreciation of his understanding guidance and his ceaseless efforts to bring closer the day of

victory.”

The above picture shows Olson collecting scrap metal for the war effort.

Ralph Ritchie and Clarence Woods were identified as “seniors in the service of their country.”

Two Cavalcade advertisers made patriotic statements in their advertisements. The Clovis Chamber of Commerce said this:

“The Clovis Union High School District boasts of the world’s fourth largest dam, the largest interior defense air base and a high school unsurpassed…no community

is better than its schools.”

Chevrolet Sales and Service said “If the world is saved, youth will save it.”

School clubs offered special support. Articles were made by the Junior Red Cross for the armed forces and stamp days held to buy a jeep.

A victory garden was planted with the following slogan: “We’re planting zucchini to beat Mussolini and our food will sound taps for the Huns.”

The 1943 Clovis High School students and faculty remain a part of our rich heritage.

Contributed photo. Clovis High agriculture teacher Kenneth Olson collecting scrap metal for the war effort.

Clovis woman identified in deadly crash on Hwy 168

CHP says the 23-year-old male driver was driving a Dodge vehicle when he lost control and hit Rhinehart’s Nissan.

Apartment fire extinguished on Barstow and

Minnewawa

September 6, 2023 - A woman was killed and a man injured in a crash in the early morning hours of Tuesday September 5th.

The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 3:00 a.m. on Highway 168 near Ashlan Avenue.

A 37-year old Clovis woman, later identified as Helena Rhinehart, was taken to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The man, a 23-year-old driver, was taken to the hospital with major injuries as well.

The driver of the 2007 Charger lost control of his vehicle causing it to veer left and crash into the rear of Rhinehart’s car.

Both vehicles overturned and both drivers became pinned in their vehicles after the crash that had caused the major injuries.

It appears that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the collision. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.

No more information is known about the male driver at this time.

Clovis Police arrest 2 for DUI, 15 for driver license violations at checkpoint

At approximately 8:15 pm this evening, Clovis Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the area of Barstow Ave and Minnewawa Ave.

T41 arrived first due to a single story apartment complex with visible smoke in the area and began an investigation. T41 identified the source to be an 8 pack set of units with smoke showing from the attic.

E44 was assigned fire attack while T41 performed a search of the units. The source of the fire was discovered to be a kitchen fire that had extended into the attic.

The fire was quickly knocked down and an extensive salvage and overhaul process was initiated. Units remain on scene so please avoid the area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Contributed Clovis Police Department

September 10, 2023 - The Clovis Police Department’s sobriety/driver’s license checkpoint at Herndon/Dewitt netted 2 drunk drivers and 15 license violators. 1730 vehicles passed through the checkpoint between 8:30 last night and 1 o’clock this morning.

Clovis Police stopped and screened the drivers of 1175 vehicles. Here are the stats for the evening/morning:

2 arrested for DUI, including Saturation Patrols.

license.

5 vehicles were towed.

OTS DUI Checkpoint grants through the California Office of Traffic Safety made this checkpoint patrol financially possible. The grant allows the Clovis Police Department to hold special traffic details, including additional checkpoints, well into 2023. Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Fatal collision investigation

Contributed Clovis Police Department

Posted 8/30/23 at 4:30PM:

A motorcyclist is dead following a collision in northwest Clovis this afternoon. Officers responded to Nees and Sylmar just after 12pm today for a collision between a motorcycle and a 4-door car. Eastbound Nees is currently closed between Willow and Peach

while our Collision Reconstruction Unit investigates the cause.

The motorcyclist was transported by EMS following the collision but sadly passed away at the hospital. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Both people involved are adults, and no students were involved. At this time, it’s unclear if alcohol or drugs are a factor.

Contributed Clovis Fire Department

Photo by Clovis Roundup

Photo from Clovis Fire Department Facebook page

Photo from Clovis PD Facebook page

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Hispanic Heritage Month

SEPTEMBER

Friday, September 15

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT FARMERS MARKET Old Town Clovis Pollasky & 5th 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, September 15

BLUE GRASS IN THE PARK Grass Less Traveled Clovis Veterans Memorial District Liberty Park 901 5th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. until dusk

Saturday, September 16

FOSSIL SATURDAY WITH STEVE HAMMOND A Book Barn 640 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, September 16

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Memorial United Methodist Church 1726 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17

THE WEEKEND BLENDER NOT YOUR TYPICAL COMIC CON Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA

Saturday – 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sunday – 12 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Sunday, September 17

VINTAGE MARKET AND ANTIQUES

Old Town Clovis 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, September 21

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPENDING

Valley First Credit Union Webinar: valleyfirstcu.org –upcoming events

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 22 2023 CLOVIS POLICE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Eagle Springs Golf and Country Club

Friant, CA 7:30 a.m.

Friday, September 22

BLUE GRASS IN THE PARK

Uncle Ephus Clovis Veterans Memorial District Liberty Park 901 5th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. until dusk

Friday, September 22

CLOVIS STREET FAIR 567 Park Creek Dr., Clovis, CA 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 23 CLOVIS/FRESNO 6TH ANNUAL TOY TRAIN SHOW Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday September 23 & 24

48TH ANNUAL CLOVISFEST & HOT AIR BALLOON FUN FLY 2023 Clovis Chamber of Commerce OLD TOWN CLOVIS CLOVIS RODEO

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 23

CLOVIS CARS AND COFFEE

Fundraiser in support of 8 year old Tristan Graham

Monkey Dog Coffee 386 W. Ashlan Ave. F, Clovis, CA 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Wednesday, September 27 A TRIBUTE TO CLOVIS SENIOR CENTER 850 4TH St., Clovis, CA 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

September 26 – 29

CENTRAL VALLEY VETERANS 2023 STAND DOWN

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Post 8900

3585 N. Blythe, Fresno, CA For Information call John Schuler at 559-977-3697

Friday, September 29 PISTACHIO PARTY AT FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET

Old Town Clovis Pollasky & 5th

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

12TH ANNUAL CLOVIS NIGHT OUT CLOVIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

David McDonald Park, Clovis, CA

4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

FAITH & BLUE AT CLOVIS NIGHT OUT

Justin Lawrence Double Average Band CLOVIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Patrol Beat #6, 7, 8 and 9 (east of Sunnyside between Herndon & Shaw. Also, north of Herndon spanning entire city.)

David McDonald Park, Temperance/Sierra 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

OCTOBER

Friday, October 6 FAITH & BLUE CLOVIS POLICE

DEPARTMENT

Patrol Beat #1 (South of Shaw, west of Minnewawa) San Gabriel Park, Willow / San Gabriel (Willow south of Shaw)

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, October 6

ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER

Host: Clovis Lions Club Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 ALOHA IN THE PARK Dry Creek Park 855 N. Clovis Ave. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 2ND ANNUAL ROTARY BBQ & BREWS P-R Farms 2917 E. Shepherd Ave., Clovis, CA Visit Clovisrotary.com to purchase tickets 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 7

CENTRAL VALLEY FALLEN HEROES CAR SHOW California 9/11 Memorial 3485 Never Forget Lane, Clovis, CA 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 CLOVIS CARS AND COFFEE Fundraiser for 8 year old Timothy Graham Monkey Dog Coffee 386 W. Ashlan Ave., F, Clovis, CA 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Saturday, October 7 PUMPKIN RUN Cottonwood Park N. Clovis Ave. & Alluvial Ave., Clovis, CA 9 a.m.

ALL MONTH LONG

U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT DROP BOX Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis

Three Flag Retirement Drop Boxes on site Drive Up Box is available 24/7

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKUP

Clovis Senior Activity Center

850 4th St., Clovis, CA

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

CITY OF CLOVIS HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF CENTER

79 N. Sunnyside, Clovis, CA

Tuesday thru Saturday – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

PLACES TO VISIT

CALIFORNIA 9-11

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.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

CLOVIS

OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET

Polasky Ave., Clovis, CA

Every Saturday

Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting) and Friday Nights at 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

MARKET AT THE PARC Food Trucks and Farmers Market

Clovis Community Hospital

Temperance & Herndon

Every Monday YearRound 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Children’s Movement of Fresno celebrates a decade of advocacy at annual breakfast

August 31, 2023 - At the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Thursday morning, the Children’s Movement of Fresno hosted the 10th Annual State of Our Children Breakfast.

The Children’s Movement of Fresno proudly themed the breakfast, "Success Lives Here."

According to the Children’s Movement, over the past decade, the breakfast has brought together over 600 community stakeholders annually and has acted as a powerful catalyst for change and addresses the pressing challenges impacting the youth of Fresno County. Representatives from sectors such as education, healthcare, justice, and more, the gathering of members of the community showcases

a “unified effort” to champion the well-being of all children in Fresno County.

This year's event provided insight into the post-pandemic challenges while highlighting the collective work done to overcome them.

Mike Espinoza, Executive Director of the Children’s Movement of Fresno said, “Amidst Fresno's ongoing challenges surrounding housing affordability, rising mental health concerns, and school safety, this multipronged approach stands as a model of cross-sector collaboration.”

Courtney Shapiro, Director of Community Relations and Marketing at CalViva Health stated, “The Success Lives Here event is an important foundation for future discussions that will hopefully help influence and mold future initiatives, and make real change.”

Pair of Dogs Win Player of the Week Honors

Saturday

Morning

Lineup: Clovis East and Clovis North flex muscles offensively; stay atop

TRAC Standings

J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gomez.com

September 2, 2023 - Clovis East and Clovis North top the standings in the TRAC, each winning by large margins during week three. Central High School also won their third in a row keeping pace with a three win and zero loss start to the season.

Clovis East vs. Sanger High- (W) 42-21 (Thurs.)

Clovis High vs. Whitney- (W) 41-28

Buchanan vs. Rocklin- (L) 42-20

Clovis North vs. El Diamante- (W) 55-0

Clovis West vs. Lemoore- (W) 27-26

fumble.

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September 5, 2023 – Mikey Keene, QB and Levelle Bailey, LB, both for the Fresno State Bulldogs football team won players of the week for their efforts in a 39-35 win versus Purdue on Saturday.

Keene, who won Offensive Player of the Week honors for the Mountain West Division, completed 31 out of 44 pass attempts for a career high 366 yards while scoring four touchdowns.

He became the first Bulldog quarterback in school history to throw for more than 300 yards in his debut since 1997.

Keene helped lead a game winning, 76 yard touchdown drive, going 6-for-6 to give the ‘Dogs the lead with 59 seconds remaining. This drive helped the Bulldogs win their first game against a Big Ten Conference school since 2013.

Levelle Bailey, Senior Linebacker for the Bulldogs won Mountain West’s Defensive Player of the Week.

Bailey had five tackles, including four solo tackles, and half a tackle for a loss. He also recorded two pass breakups and forced a

Perhaps most importantly, at a pivotal moment in the game, Bailey recorded a solo tackle at the 1-yard line for no gain on a fourth-and-goal try by Purdue during the fourth quarter.

First, Bailey saved the touchdown and then he recorded a pass breakup, in a later drive, on Purdue’s final pass attempt of the game to seal the win for the ‘Dogs.

Mikey Keene, a transfer from University of Central Florida, and redshirt sophomore, also was named a “Star of the Week” by the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

8 quarterbacks will vie for the chance to be officially named the one Manning Award recipient after a vote occurring this week.

Fans get to decide the winner of “Star of the Week” as the top vote getter as of Thursday at 7a.m. Pacific Time will be announced as the Manning Award recipient of the previous week.

Keene will be pitted up against college quarterbacks who also had excellent stats this past week such as Shedeur Sanders, DJ Uiagale-

Clovis West won their second in a row, while Clovis High bounced back from a 33-21 home loss to Sanger last week. Buchanan lost to Division II Rocklin, a week after a disappointing home loss to Division V Escalon. Central High School beat Turlock by a score of 21-18.

TRAC standings:

Clovis East; 3-0 Clovis North; 3-0

Central; 3-0

Clovis West: 2-1

Clovis; 2-1 Buchanan; 1-2

Next Week’s Matchups:

Buchanan(1-2) vs. Liberty(2-1) ; Friday 9/8; Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7pm Central(3-0) vs. Bishop Diego(1-2) ; Friday 9/8; Koligian Stadium, 7pm Clovis(2-1) vs. Salinas(0-2) ; Thursday 9/7; Lamonica Stadium, 7pm Clovis East(3-0) @ Provo(3-1) ; Saturday 9/9; Provo, Utah, 12pm Clovis North(3-0) @ Central Valley Christian Football(3-0) ; Friday 9/8; Visalia, 7:30pm Clovis West(2-1) vs. Bullard(1-2); Friday 9/8; Lamonica Stadium, 7pm

CUSD to host Chris Herren for Parent Academy

September 1, 2023 - Chris Herren, ex-NBA star and now motivational speaker will be speaking at two future Parent Academy events on September 11th and 13th.

The former Fresno State basketball player will speak about his road to sobriety in an effort to “educate and empower parents” to consider the source of substance use and other harmful behaviors.

CUSD’s Parent Academy is offered to

Saturday Morning Lineup: Clovis North remains undefeated and Clovis East wins in Utah

September 9, 2023 - Clovis North continued their unbeaten season against CVC, a team that had beaten them last year. Clovis High and Clovis West continued their win streaks moving to 3-1, while Buchanan lost yet another, moving to 1-3.

Clovis High vs. Salinas- (W) 38-0 (Thurs.)

Buchanan vs. Liberty- (L) 35-30

Clovis North @ Central Valley Christian- (W) 48-14

Clovis West vs. Bullard- (W) 21-20

Clovis East @ Provo- Oak Ridge High School, Utah- Saturday, 9/9; 12:00 p.m. With their third consecutive loss Buchanan finds themself at the bottom of the TRAC standings, while Clovis East hopes to stay at the top with a win against a Utah opponent on Saturday, September 9th.

Central High School beat Bishop Diego by a score of 48-28.

TRAC Standings

Clovis North; 4-0

Central; 4-0

Clovis East; 3-0

Clovis High; 3-1

Clovis West; 3-1

Buchanan; 1-3

Next Week’s Matchups:

Buchanan (1-3) vs. San Joaquin Memorial (1-2) ; Thursday 9/14; Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7pm

Central (4-0) @ Liberty (3-1) ; Friday 9/15; Bakersfield, 7:30pm

Clovis (3-1) @ Bullard (1-3); Friday 9/15; Fresno, 7:30pm

Clovis East (3-0) vs. Kerman (2-2); Friday 9/15; Lamonica Stadium, 7:00pm

Clovis North (4-0) vs. San Juan Capist- rano (3-1); Friday 9/15; Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7:00p.m.

Clovis West (3-1) @ Edison (2-2); Friday 9/15; Fresno, 6:30pm

UPDATE: Clovis East beats Provo in Utah, 41-24, Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Clovis East is now 4-0.

parents district wide with the goal in mind of supporting parents on fostering a lasting, positive educational environment for children.

These parent events are helped put on by the Supplemental Services team in conjunction with the Foundation for Clovis Schools and will be offered throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

These two nights offered by the Parent Academy will be titled “Chris Herren: Prevention Starts with All”.

Herren, a former addict, uses his platform to share about his basketball

career, addiction and recovery, while touching on topics such as alcohol, marijuana, vaping, peer pressure, pill use, bullying and cutting.

Herren will also be speaking at school assemblies at all CUSD High Schools from September 12th-14th, and parents are urged to hear his message.

There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. These two public events will be held on September 11th at 6 p.m. in the Clovis High School gymnasium and September 13th at 6 p.m. in the CUSD Performing Arts Center on the Clovis North campus.

Guest speakers at the event included Dr. Jolie Limon-Brownell of Valley Children’s Healthcare, Fredy Tshibanda, author of

“Engineered to Make a Difference”, and Mike Espinoza, Executive Director of the Children’s Movement.

lei, and Michael Penix Jr.

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(Photo from ESPN.com)

Mikey Keene, Bulldog's Quarterback and "Star of the Week" nominee for the All State Sugar Bowl.

(Photo from ESPN.com) Levelle Bailey, Bulldog's Senior Linebacker Mountain West's "Defensive Player of the Week"

Photo from Photo from The Children's Movement of Fresno Facebook Page

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Photo from Herren Project Facebook page Herren holds sign that states "I am proud

Holding onto Clovis: Disappearing produce stands

September 12, 2023 - Many of us who grew up in the Central Valley hold fond memories of visiting produce stands. We remember buying strawberries as a child, and now we buy vegetables for our families.

Local, family-owned farms grow and sell the same produce that their families eat—there’s a level of trust there.

Many years ago, the highest-rated fine dining restaurants around the world highlighted produce imported from far-away places all over the world.

Now, produce that can be sourced as close to home as possible is prized. Farm-to-table has taken over the culinary arts world. Simply put,

local produce is fresher produce.

Not only does buying local produce mean having fresher food, but it also gives us the opportunity to support local family businesses.

Many farms are family owned and operated, so buying their produce directly supports our community.

Something unfortunate is happening, though. Produce stands are disappearing. Years ago, there were produce stands on almost every other street corner. Now, with new construction and land development, produce stands are few and far between.

If we can’t keep our produce stands, what do we do? Well, maybe the answer is more simple than you might think: farmers markets!

If our beloved local, family farms are unable to keep their produce stand locations, then a

great alternative is taking up shop at a farmers market.

While Old Town Clovis’ Friday Night Farmers Market is very popular, there is also the lovely and calmer Saturday Morning Farmers Market.

The Friday Night Farmers Market is a great opportunity to take the family for a fun night with music, food trucks, and business booths.

If you’re wanting to just go get some produce on a calm morning, then the Year-Round Saturday Morning Farmers Market is for you.

The Saturday Morning Farmers Market takes place from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM YearRound, on Pollasky between 5th & Bullard.

The Friday Night Farmers Market takes place from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, May 5th through

October 27th, 2023. Located on Pollasky between 3rd & 7th.

Not only do farmers markets have the fresh produce from local growers, but there’s almost always something special and unexpected to find when you visit the Old Town Clovis Farmers Market. We hope to see you there.

Walmart Clovis Market: Grand reopening

September 8, 2023 - Walmart Clovis Market on Shaw and Fowler hosted their Grand Reopening on Friday morning.

The Neighborhood Market was remodeled with “customer-centric” features that include “innovations and improvements designed to elevate the shopping experience” of Clovis customers.

The reopening event definitely felt like a celebration—complete with the Clovis East marching band and color guard.

There was a warm speech with lots of thanks and applause, featuring Clovis Walmart Neighborhood Market Manager, Kou Thao, along with Mayor Lynne Ashbeck and

Mayor Pro Tem, Vong Mouanoutoua.

The newly transformed Walmart Clovis Market gave back to the community by donating $2,000 to Valley Children’s Literature Program, $1,000 to Clovis Police Department, $2,000 in supplies to Jefferson Elementary, and $2,000 to Clovis East.

Representatives from Valley Children’s, Jefferson Elementary, and Clovis East were welcomed to the stage to accept the donation and give a brief speech.

Following the speeches and thanks, a ribbon cutting was held by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce in front of the store.

Guests were invited into the store to see the remodel, a variety of vendors were set up outside, and a new community-focused mural was unveiled.

Photo by Destiny De La Cruz, Clovis Roundup Walmart Clovis Market on shaw and Fowler ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Photo by Clovis Roundup Staff

Clovis Unified School District holds 9/11 events

September 11, 2023 - Multiple events were held across Clovis Unified in remembrance and in honor of September 11th.

CUSD used Monday as a day to celebrate first responders and remember the events that occurred 22 years ago.

Below is a list of events held at Clovis area schools.

Clovis West High School: Drive-Thru Thank You to First Responders

At Clovis West, first responders received coffee and donuts from Clovis West students as a thank you for their services.

Held on the corner of Millbrook and Teague flyers were handed out that invited staff from local hospitals, fire and police stations to the event.

Students also placed flags on campus that

represented the number of lives lost from the 9/11 attacks.

Reagan Elementary: Patriot Day Ceremony

Clovis East high school students joined Reagan Elementary students to honor military and first responders.

The Clovis East JROTC presented the flag in front of Reagan Elementary students who in turn recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Clovis East Choir performed the National Anthem in conjunction with remarks from Reagan Elementary Principal Pamela Hoffhous.

Buchanan High School: Remembrance Day Ceremony

A ceremony was held at Buchanan High School that in addition to honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11, also honored eight Buchanan High past students who served and lost their lives in the American Military in conflicts following 9/11. Taking place in the schools Memorial Garden the ceremony then included small flags being placed across campus representing those lives lost during September 11th.

Clovis Elementary: Flag Replacement and Patriot Day Ceremony

In partnership with the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, each Clovis Elementary classroom had a student representative turn in their room’s 20-year-old flag and exchange it for a new flag from a mix of veterans and active military personnel.

Principal Donelle Kellom and Clovis Veterans Memorial District CEO Lorenzo Rios shared remarks on the event.

The Clovis Elementary sixth-grade choir then sang the National Anthem inside of the

Clovis Elementary amphitheater.

Clovis Veterans Memorial District: One Voice- The Spirit of 9/12

Officially hosted by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, student art, poem, and logo contest winners were announced.

Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Corinne Folmer acted as a presenter of the awards. A grand prize winner will receive a trip to New York City and the National 9/11 Memorial.

Will Jimeno, retired Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Officer was the guest speaker.

Jimeno survived the World Trade Center attack after being buried under rubble for 13 hours.

(Photo and caption from CUSD Facebook Page) Buchanan High: The school's annual PAtriot Day Ceremony included veterans presenting the flags and student performances.

(Photo and caption from CUSD Facebook Page) Clovis Elementary: The sixth-grade choir performed the National Anthem for their entire school and visiting members of the miltary and veterans.