Clovis Roundup - January 19, 2022

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Terri Kimber-Edwards was this year’s keynote speaker for the MLK celebration.

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What Does The Clovis Way of Life Mean to You? PG 3

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City Council Proclaims January Slavery and Human Trafficking Month PG 4

Clovis Police Dept and The Rev. Dr. Luther King Jr. Unity Committee Hosted their Annual MLK Celebration Program

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On Saturday, Jan. 15., the Clovis Police Department hosted a virtual celebration on behalf of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Unity Committee.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January each

year which marks the birthday of King. Born in 1929, King’s actual birthday is January 15.

Not only is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday, but it is also the first holiday honoring an African American.

Chief of Police Curt Fleming, See MLK, Pg. 5

Bob Clark Celebrates His 100th Birthday BROOKE CHAU @BrookeChauTV

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Robert “Bob” Martin Clark at the age of 19 enlisted in the United States Navy.

Clark was assigned to the Naval Intelligence Office on Mare Island where he was part of the personnel reduction and was sent

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Bob Clark celebrated his 100th birthday on January 18, 2022.

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Wednesday, Jan. 12, The Clovis Unified School District Board made official changes to the dress code during their first public meeting of 2022.

The dress code for CUSD has been a continuous concern for both parents and students throughout the years.

In a survey that presented to parents, students, and staff on Nov. 18th, a majority of participates voted the dress code needed to be changed.

The biggest issues in those surveys came in the form of leggings, shorts, and frayed/ripped clothing.

Another concern came in the form of code enforcement. Students saw inconsistent enforcement of the dress code.

Female students expressed concerns about the code not sending the message they want it to send. They feel they’re being sexualized and being singled out for what they wear.

Clovis North student Regan Larson told a story about how the dress code didn’t protect her from being sexualized.

“My freshman year, I was sexualized multiple times and then assaulted by a boy in my first period class,” Larson said. “I was completely compliant with the dress code. Students Services’s way of protecting me was giving the boy a one day suspension and telling him to stay away from me. Unfortunately, I had to stand See CUSD, Pg. 5

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Monday Morning Veterans Meeting at CVMD Ron Sundquist attended the veterans’ monday morning meeting on January 10 and asked the question, “What does the Clovis Way of Life mean to you?”

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Elaine: I just love the old fashion values!

Danny: I love the rodeo and got the chance to build cars for the rodeo star, Wilbur Plaugher.

Andy and “Cooper”: I love our leaders and the direction our city is going.

Great teachers in our education system. Cooper loves veterans!

Wally: I love our veterans!

Rob: It’s all about our moderator and dear friend, Janice Stevens!

Justin: Clovis is home! It has been my sanctuary between deployments, after and before. It is my country, it is my home!

Valerie: I love the patriotism shown and exercised in this city!

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Frank: Born and raised here, and I love it!

Mary Ann Richardson - The Clovis Way of Life is about Janet Stevens, she has put together books of service for the veterans and has written many books documenting our valley history.

Pat: An inviting place!

Great restaurants, antique stores, and most of all - I met Janice Stevens in her memoir class and the veterans group in the Clovis Veterans Memorial District every monday!

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City Council proclaims January Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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The Clovis City Council proclaimed January 2022 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month at their January 10 meeting.

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The Clovis City Council proclaimed January 2022 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) hosts the Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVAHT) program. CVAHT has helped identify over 1500 victims of human trafficking.

The CVAHT started in 2009 when staff from the Fresno EOC became more aware of minor girls presenting at the Sanctuary Youth Shelter with a history of human trafficking. Since that time, the program now serves a six-county region that includes Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties.

The CVAHT provides resources to empower self-sufficiency, restore dignity, and support recovery from trauma for sur-

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to the regular Naval Reserve and went through Boot Camp.

Clark never received a physical examination as part of his enlistment. This became a notable issue when he noticed that he could not stand the physical demands of boot camp, he started to complain to his superior officer about his left leg and foot.

The Boot Camp doctor told Clark that if he had been examined during his enlistment, he would have found out that one leg was shorter than the other.

However, Clark was not discharged from service due to the leg disability.

He went to Southern California to obtain transport on the battleship USS New Mexico to Pearl Harbor. In Pearl Harbor, Clark was placed in “Holding” for unassigned Navy guys.

Clark was then personally summoned

vivors.

Human trafficking is a crime which results in people profiting from the control and exploitation of others. This includes children under sex trade, adults aged 18 or over who are deceived into commercial sex acts, and anyone forced to conduct different forms of “labor or services”.

These crimes can range from domestic workers held in a home, or farmworkers forced to labor against their will.

The Clovis City Council presented several statistics that state the impact of human trafficking across not only our community, but also the nation and the world.

According to the International Labor Organization, there’s an estimated 40.3 million people in modern slavery globally.

One in four of these victims are children.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have estimated that one out of six endangered runaways were

likely sex trafficking victims The United States Department of Labor identified 139 goods from 75 countries made by forced and child labor.

The Project Manager of the CVAHT, Amber Secundino, thanked the City Council for hosting some members of the program and spoke to the importance of this recognition.

“This month is dedicated to raising awareness to keep people out of these trafficking situations,” Secundino said.

“It’s to celebrate the stories of resilience and strengths amongst our survivors and thrivers within our communities and it’s to acknowledge that human trafficking is occuring here within our community today.”

Citizens within the community can make a difference by recognizing some of the warning signs that someone may be a victim of human trafficking. Here are some of those signs:

• Unpaid or not paid fairly for work • Unable to leave job due to fear and/or debt • Feels threatened or unsafe • Forced to perform sex acts • Lives at his/her workplace • Seeks permission to eat/sleep, etc.

• Isolated • Abused-physically, sexually, emotionally • Lacks control over personal schedule, money, identification or travel documents • Phone is monitored If you suspect someone is a victim of trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737888 or text “HELP” to BeFree (233733).

For more information on the CVAHT, you can visit their website at https://fresnoeoc.org/cvaht/.

by the Band Master to join the USS New Mexico as a permanent member of the band.

Clark’s regular job was in the band. He played the baritone and also played the slide trombone in the dance band when needed.

On its second trip to the South Pacific, The USS New Mexico was hit by a Japanese Kamikaze plane.

Clark was below the decks and was manning communications for the Medical Station. That is when Clark heard a loud crash and told the Chief Medical Officer that he had been hit.

This attack had hit the superstructure of the ship, killing the Captain, and 32 other men.

Clark spent his time on the deck talking to men lying on stretchers to try to keep them calm. He saw many horrific things, but has stated that he forgot much of that day “on purpose”.

Clark was discharged from the Navy in good standing at the end of his Tour of Duty in November of 1945.

After Clark was discharged from the Navy in 1945, he and his wife, Frances, drove home to Fresno.

Bob was heavily involved in the community and always wanted to help. He served on the Board of EECU before they built the Barstow Branch building at Fresno Street.

Clark was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and was also the Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts at Birney Elementary School. Clark also invested hours of time every year getting his children ready to participate in the Fresno Christmas Parade every year.

Clark has been performing with the Sounds of Freedom since their inception in 1984.

He was in that band when it started and it wasn’t even called the “Sounds of Free-

dom” yet.

In 2010, Bob’s wife, Frances, moved to a rest home due to health complications where she passed away three years later.

After the passing of his wife, Clark moved to Carmel Village in Clovis which is the Assisted Living Facility where he currently resides.

In November of 2018, Clark lost his son due to a heart attack. Clark now has three living daughters, six grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Robert Martin Clark turned 100 years old. His daughter, Cheri Deaton had a birthday for her father on Sunday evening at the Retired Teachers Education Center.

“We had a rip roaring birthday party for my dad yesterday with almost 200 people in attendance. He has led an amazing life during his century on this earth,” said Deaton.

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City Council Agrees to Work Independent of FCOG KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

On January 10th The Clovis City Council voiced concerns about two topics within the housing department.

City of Clovis staff presented two different reports to the Council on the status of the housing element process and possible participation in a multi-jurisdictional element effort.

The Housing Element process is used to identify and analyze the housing needs of a jurisdiction in order to maintain, improve, and create homes for all economic segments of the community. This is required by all cities and counties.

The process is overseen by the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) and is handled in cycles that must be updated every eight years.

Clovis is currently in it’s sixth Housing Element cycle. This process is due for completion and must be submitted to the HCD by 2023.

To fully understand how many homes are needed for the sixth cycle, the City received a proposed allocation methodology from the RHNA subcommittee.

This subcommittee is made up of 13 jurisdictions, including Clovis, who deliberate on the methodology for allocation of each local government’s fair share of the region’s total housing needs. The subcommittee met six times in 2021 and came up with a methodology draft.

For the City of Clovis specifically, their preliminary regional housing needs for allocation are as follows (each category is broken down by income level):

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Very low: 33% or 3007 units Low: 17% or 1593 units Moderate: 16% or 1473 units Above moderate: 34% or 3105 units Total: 9179 housing units These numbers could change since this is a preliminary draft. However, there are still some concerns by the council.

The biggest concern from the council is the financial aspect of these housing projections. Mayor Jose Flores expressed what he sees in these projections.

“This is what your goals are [California], and the City of Clovis has no…we have no incentive to reach 9,179, that’s their goal,” Mayor Flores said. “Our goal is to have a very smart city that grows according to what we can service. They want 9,179 units whether we can afford it or not.”

Mayor Flores emphasized that he and the council would love to achieve this projection, but there needs to be the incentives to achieve it.

This projection of housing allocation transitioned staff into presenting the proposal of participating in a multi-jurisdictional element effort.

A multi-jurisdictional housing element is a coordinated work product prepared by a single consulting team that covers the mandatory requirements that apply to multiple agencies.

The Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) requested that jurisdictions involved in the RHNA subcommittee provide a response to participate in the multi-jurisdictional housing element during Monday evening’s meeting.

To give insight on the pros and cons of

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City Council voted to work independently from the FCOG as well as not participating in the mutljurisdiction housing element on January 10, 2022.

the City of Clovis’s participation in this element, City staff presented a list showing key points on both sides.

This participation elicited concerns by the council similarly to the housing allocation projections.

Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck gave her overall insight on this action that the rest of the council agreed with.

“I think we’re going to do it on our own, we’re going to take the risks that go with that, if we lose out on some negotiation because we’re not at the table, we can’t go ‘Oh shoot we should have stayed,’” Ash-

beck said. “Either we’re in or we’re out, but I don’t think we’re in the middle of helping this city but not that city.”

The council agreed unanimously to work independently from FCOG and not participate in the multi-jurisdictional housing element.

To view the entire presentation of the housing element cycle and the multi-jurisdictional element effort, you can visit the City of Clovis YouTube page. You can also visit the City of Clovis website and click on the “Agendas” page under “Government”.

In preparation for the meeting, a pamphlet was given to each board member titled “What to Expect with Dress Code Enforcement”. The pamphlet explained what to expect should a student be in violation of dress code without students feeling singled out or violated.

Once published the pamphlet will be accessible on all CUSD websites for anyone who wishes to read it.

O’Brien also stated that staff are being trained based upon what is stated within the pamphlet.

In regards to the dress code itself, a motion was made unanimously to approve the new draft that was previously presented to the public on their website.

Board Member Yolanda Moore expressed her appreciation to the community and hopes the new code will receive good feedback.

“I appreciate the young people advocating, I appreciate all of the input from the community, but also all the work that administration put in just getting us all the comments and the raw data and just seeing

what the community wanted,” Moore said.

“I hope this is something that people will be happy with because, just from what I’ve seen I think the changes we’re suggesting do a good job of, not only upholding the role of our dress code, but also allowing them to express themselves and keep up with the fashion trends.”

Board Member Susan K. Hatmaker also expressed thanks to everyone who participated in the meetings and pushed for change in the dress code “all during a pandemic.”

member of the Kimber Family legacy.

Kimber- Edwards has been an advocate for children in the field of education for the opened up the event by recognizing Mr. past 30 years. She believes in staying activeKing. ly involved to ensure that there is internal “Today marks the day of the most influaccountability at all levels in the education ential voice and the American Civil Rights system.

Movement. Today we celebrate his life, his When talking about the legacy of Mr. legacy, and his dream of unity,” said FlemKing, Kimber-Edwards reflects on his couring. “Dr. King saw a future where we emage. brace diversity, celebrate our differences, and “He didn’t just talk, he walked it,” said above all stand together.”

Kimber-Edwards, “He knew that there was The keynote speaker was Terri Kima loving God that cared about everybody on ber-Edwards who shared monumental career this planet.” moments and her experience in education.

She made an important statement in her Kimber-Edwards is a lifelong educator and a speech about staying safe, hopeful, and con-

tinuing to stand together for what is right.

The Clovis Police Department said, “We would like to thank the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Unity Committee, it’s Board members, community members, and the supporting sponsors for without everyone’s involvement, this would not be possible.”

The sponsors for this year’s event include: • ABC 30 Action News-KFSN TV • Mayor Jerry Dyer, City of Fresno • California Highway Patrol, Central Division • Central Valley Urban Institute • Clovis Police Department • Clovis Unified School District

• Fresno City Council Members • Fresno County Superintendent of Schools • Fresno Police Department • Fresno Unified School District • The Ben Tapscott Jr. Family • The Les Kimber Family • SEIU Local 521 • Yoruba Society of Central California “We’d also like to thank the office of Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias, Third District and Kimberly Tapscott-Munson, Community Engagement Consultant, and District Three,” said the Clovis Police Department.

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next to him in class every day following the incident.”

Larson also stated that the dress code teaches her that the way she dresses makes her at fault for how boys might stare, comment, or touch her without her consent.

Superintendent Eimear O’Brien spoke to the board after public comments and stated how they would handle the issue of code enforcement.

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On January 5th, the Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) held its first Veterans Roundtable of the year.

Lorenzo Rios, CEO of CVMD hosts the Roundtable the first Wednesday of every month. The Roundtable was launched in 2016 for the purpose of facilitating a collaborative community for Veterans.

One of the main goals for Rios was to help local Veteran groups across the Central Valley come together and work to make an impact in the community.

Just as King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable assembled to address concerns of their day, these Military Veterans, come together to organize events and find solutions for different issues.

These Veterans represent organizations from throughout the Central Valley, such as the Vietnam Veterans of America, Help Heal Veterans, VFW Post 3225, American Legion, and Blue Star Moms.

If several events are scheduled on the same day, the groups rearrange and consolidate their resources. This allows for a larger event which facilitates more of an impact to the community and their fellow war heroes.

Rios explained the main reason for having these meetings is to make sure these events are organized by all local veteran groups in a collaborative manner.

“They’re willing to move dates so they don’t compete against each other,” Rios said. “They sometimes collaborate to create a bigger event with less work. That makes the event that much more produc-

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The CVMD held their first veterans roundtable meeting of the year to discuss upcoming events on January 5, 2022.

tive because you don’t have the community split up in two different sections.”

The goal of this month’s meeting was to show the local veteran organizations the events CVMD is tracking for the entire calendar year.

If there were any events missing for a specific month, a group representative would bring the event to attention to be added to the calendar.

“We’ve got a lot of new people coming into the area,” Rios said. “We’ve got a lot of new veterans who are moving into the area, and when they come here the first question they ask is ‘Is there a list of activities, organizations and when they meet, how do we get involved with the community,’. That is what this is attempting to answer.”

Annual events such as Spooktacular,

Here Comes Santa, and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to name a few, have been finalized for their prospective dates.

Once any remaining events are finalized the CVMD will post the calendar onto their website.

The Roundtable is held the first Wednesday of every month. Local veterans are welcome to attend, listen, and participate in the meetings.

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CUSD Sub-Committee Holds First Meeting of 2022 KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

Clovis Unified held its first meeting with the subcommittee Friday, Jan. 7.

While the CUSD Governing Board holds monthly meetings that are open to the public, the subcommittee holds their meetings every few months and speaks only to the Board.

The subcommittee meetings are held between them and members of the governing body. This group acts in an advisory capacity to the full Governing Board and discusses subjects related to the District’s Instructional Services and School Leadership Division.

The subjects discussed can vary. The items can range from future building projects for campuses, to ways to help students improve academically.

The main focus of the first subcommittee meeting of 2022 was about developments for both the teachers and students.

For the students, new course subjects and new textbooks could be coming to campuses across the district. Which subjects will be introduced to schools will be discussed at a later time with the CUSD Board.

The textbooks will be displayed at a later time during a showcase. CUSD will post about the showcase as soon as details are finalized.

Teachers can expect to see help from the

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CUSD Subcommittee meeting was held on January 7, 2022.

district with how they can help students become more engaged in classes.The district will look to aid teachers by providing different teaching methods through training and extra aid for students who need extra support.

All the different strategies provided will go into helping students academically

both on campus and with their iReady assignments. iReady is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that helps teachers see how their students are progressing in their precise subjects.

Although there has been some drop in the overall student scores in CUSD with

how circumstances have changed, the subcommittee is optimistic things will head in the right direction.

Board Member Tiffany Stoker Madsen stated briefly, “I know these numbers are a little staggering, but I know our students are in good hands.”

City Sanitation Operator Receives Recognition KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

On May 21, 2021, Levy Lopez, a senior sanitation operator of 14 years, was driving back from the Clovis Landfill.

Lopez noticed a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road and a person trying to get his attention.

After turning his truck around, then realized the man was having a heart attack.

Lopez called 911 and stayed with the man until the ambulance arrived.

The Clovis City Council gave recognition to Lopez for his actions. Solid Waste Manager Yvette Rodriguez also spoke and commended Lopez for his selfless act.

“It shows Levy’s kindness to help others when in need,” Rodriguez said. “Levy acted courageously, I think we can all agree, by not thinking twice to help a stranger who needed medical attention immediately.”

Rodriguez also stated that his act will

make her think twice about following her intuition to help someone who needs it.

Lopez spoke to the council and thanked the City providing him the ability to help.

“I am a little nervous, but I’m very humbled and blessed to be working for the City of Clovis,” Lopez said. “I know that I’m not the only employee and I know that I’m not the last employee who’d ever do something like this. Working for the City has allowed me to grow and I wanted to thank the City for giving me the opportunity, but also for providing the training and the skills.”

Lopez also stated thanks to the proper training the City provided to him, he was able to help.

To view the full Presentation of Proclamation, you can visit the City of Clovis YouTube page. You can also visit the City of Clovis website and click on the tab “Council Meetings & Agendas” under the Government section.

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The City of Clovis honored city sanitation operator Levy Lopez for his heroic actions taken in saving the life of a person who was suffering a heart attack.

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Chili with Pepato Cheese

Recipe created by Dirk Yeaton on murphygoodewinery.com Servings: 10–12

6 dried chili pods, seeds and stems removed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds top round cut into cubes 1 1/2 pounds chuck steak cut into cubes

1 cup vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 small cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 ounces chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

3 tablespoons cumin

2 tablespoons oregano steeped in 1 cup of red wine

1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder

2 cups beef broth 10 ounces stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup grated Pepato cheese Toast dried chilies over medium heat for about 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out chilies to cool, then chop and reserve.

Season meat liberally with salt. Heat oil over high heat in large, heavy bottom pot until it begins to smoke. Carefully place beef into pan and brown on all sides until moisture cooks out and light brown film forms on bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium. Drain meat of oil and fat.

Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft. Add chili powder, paprika and cumin. Cook until fragrant. Add reserved chopped chilies and rest of ingredients (except for cheese) and stir well with wooden spoon, scraping browned bits off bottom of pot.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, occasionally stirring.

To serve, place in bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese.

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Smoky Chili and Murphy-Goode Homefront Red Just as a robust chili calls for a blend of signature ingredients, so does the perfect wine to comple­ment it.

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Classic Roast Chicken and La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Fresh oregano, fragrant garlic and buttery Castelvetrano olives star in this traditional chicken dish which pairs wonderfully with vibrant La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Just as in the Burgundy region of France, these vineyards offer an unusually long, cool growing season, so grapes develop complex flavors. The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is beautifully aromatic, with an intriguing interplay of lively citrus and subtle toasted oak, laced with just a kiss of butterscotch.

Toasted S’mores and Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir Take the traditional fireside treat to a new, gooey level with homemade, wine-infused marsh­mallows served with a glass of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. Handcrafted from the top seven percent of all the winery’s lots, with 70 percent sourced from the same vineyard blocks year-to-year, it ensures greater consistency and enhanced complexity with each vintage. Please your sweet tooth and palate with this pinot noir, with lively berry pie notes defined in wild strawberry and black cherry, with hints of vanilla and earthy aromas.

Pinot Noir Marshmallows Chicken Thighs with Potato, Lemon & Castelvetrano Olives Recipe created by Tracey Shepos on lacrema.com Servings: 4

8 sprigs oregano, leaves picked (1/2 cup packed)

5 cloves garlic

2 lemons, one zested and one cut into eight wedges

2 teaspoons cumin

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds), bone in, skin on

2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch circles

4 teaspoons kosher salt

1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and drained Preheat oven to 350°F. In food processor, combine oregano, garlic, lemon zest, cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until chopped. Place mixture in large bowl and toss with chicken thighs.

In 10-inch cast iron pan, layer 1

tablespoon oil and top with potatoes and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Place chicken thighs on top and sprinkle again with 2 teaspoons salt.

Scatter lemon wedges in between chicken thighs.

Place pan over medium heat, cook for 5 minutes or until edges start to brown.

Immediately place pan on top rack in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Adjust oven temperature to 400°F and cook for another 25 minutes or until chicken is browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Scatter olives on top and serve.

Recipe created by Molly Yeh on mynameisyeh.com Servings: 16 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 1/2 cup water

2 packets unflavored gelatin powder 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 pinch salt In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch. Grease two loaf pans or one 8- or 9-inch square pan and dust bottom and sides with half of powdered sugar mixture.

Pour out any excess mixture back into bowl.

In bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, combine pinot noir and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle gelatin over liquid. Grease rubber spatula and have standing by mixer, as well as prepared pan(s).

In small saucepan, combine remaining 1/4 cup of water, sugar, corn syrup and salt.

Clip on candy thermometer. Heat mixture over medium heat until it reaches 240°F.

Resist urge to crank heat level higher, otherwise it could heat up too fast. (If takes a while to heat up to those last few degrees, you can inch heat level up to medium high, keeping a close eye on thermometer.)

Turn mixer on low and drizzle sugar mixture in slow and steady stream down side of bowl. Once entire mixture is in, increase speed to high and let it mix for 10–12 minutes, until lukewarm and fluffy.

Using greased spatula, immediately scrape mixture into pans and spread out evenly as possible.

Dust tops with remaining powdered sugar mixture and (if needed) use hands to flatten mixture out completely. Let set for hour, cut into squares and dust edges of squares with remaining powdered sugar mixture.

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LET’S TALK CLOVIS:

Louis Milanesi, Clovis’ First Motorcycle Officer PEG BOS Historian/Clovis Museum Sponsor

The Milanesi family arrived in Clovis in 1900 and Louis was born here in 1903.

Louis was admired for his physical strength, personal integrity, and generous spirit. He lived in Clovis until his death in 1981.

Louis was the third of eight children. His family moved from their home on the west side of Front Street (Clovis Ave) between 7th and 8th streets to a 13-acre olive farm east of Clovis on Tollhouse road. Their farm became the favorite playground for young boys. They were called the “Katzenjammer Kids.”

The early deaths of his parents (his father died when Louis was nine and his mother when he was 14) resulted in the children being “farmed out’ to various families. Louis lived with the John Shafner family. He was paid 50 cents per day for farm work.

By age 17, he was working in the barley mill owned by Wyman and Price. Price purchased a pool hall and Louis worked there.

He also worked as a box maker at the numerous Clovis fruit packing sheds.

The County Sheriff was the top law enforcer after the 1856 formation of Fresno County. Cities and townships elected Marshals or Constables (title changed with size of territory) to serve as local law enforcement.

In 1927, Louis became Deputy Marshall of Clovis. He invested $200 of his money

to buy a motorcycle, a gun and his uniform.

His duties included traffic control, checking locks on stores at night and maintaining order.

He championed “instant justice” for the law breakers. Just the mention of his name would quell any fight in progress. His imposing physical build and the baton (night stick) he carried at his side reminded all that Clovis was a city of law and order.

He was a role model for the youth. He stated: “In those days we didn’t fool around with kids. They obeyed orders and did what they were told.”

Louis’ salary was $5 per day and reimbursement for gas and oil for his motorcycle.

He worked a twelve-hour day, seven days a week with one night off each month.

Louis married Helen Quick in December of 1927. Their two sons (Louis and Milton) were raised at their home (923 DeWitt). Helen’s family (Ben and Edna Quick) resided on the second floor of 620 ½ Fourth Street.

Ben and J.F. Gomez operated a barber shop at 643 Fifth Street.

In December of 1928, Roy Landers was appointed Chief of Police and Milanesi’s title changed to assistant Chief of Police. His duties and salary stayed the same and Clovis remained a “two man” police force. He had no formal police training. He remarked: “In those days you went out alone and did your job.”

He was also a volunteer fireman. He would ring the fire bell a 9 p.m. for the curfew that sent youth to their homes. Saloons were closed at 10:00 p.m. and the streets of Old Town were usually deserted until the shops opened the following morning.

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Louis Milanesi, Deputy Marshall. Photo taken in 1927.

Louis was a member of the fire department baseball team. He suffered a broken nose during a game with Selma. His reputation as a “tough guy” was reinforced as he rode patrol with a bandaged nose and two black eyes.

In addition to this police duties, Louis would hand sweep the major streets in Old Town. In 1930 he managed the City sewer, water and street departments. In 1957, he

moved to the Clovis Sewer Farm, located south of Hammer Field (Yosemite Air Terminal) east of Peach and north of McKinley. He remained there until his retirement in 1967.

In 1981 Clovis Police Chief Gerald Galvin dedicated the Clovis Police Department annual report to Louis for his years of service.

The Milanesi family left us a rich heritage.

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LOG OF SHAME APRIL BLANKINSHIP AND TONI GARCIA Contributed

December 29th, 2021 At a hotel on Shaw Ave, a couple was checking into their room for the week at around 4 p.m. As they came out to bring their luggage into their room, they noticed their passenger door was open and their trunk was ajar. Within 10 minutes, their entire car had been ransacked and their things stolen. The travelers lost some clothes and toiletries, but the worst part is these thieves threw our Old Town hospitality out the window! You can never make another first impression!

December 30th, 2021 At around 10 a.m., a tire store on Clovis Ave, reported a theft. An unidentified male had come into the shop looking to buy replacement tires for his car. As the sales associate went to the back to look if they had the set of tires that the customer needed but when they returned, the guy had taken off with two display tires! I hope he goes far, far away because if the good ole boys from town catch him, he will be in a world of hurt.

December 31st, 2021 Around 11 p.m. on Gettysburg Ave, a resident returned home from being out of town for Christmas with family. They were unloading their car from their luggage after a long drive home. When they came back outside to finish unloading, they noticed they were gone from their car! Someone had come along and had taken their brand new Christmas presents while they were unloading their things inside the house! I would be knocking in my neighbor’s door to see if their sticky finger kids were pulling pranks!

January 1st, 2022 At 5 a.m. on Temperance Ave, a call came into officers regarding a group being a nuisance at a fire station. When police arrived, they found three males wandering around the station. They were drunk and were vandalizing the building. All three men were arrested for vandalism, trespassing and being drunk in public. I am not sure what the Fire Department did to these men to make them so mad to destroy the property, but they will be sitting in time out in the drunk tank for a while to think about their bad behavior.

January 2nd, 2022 Over on Clovis Ave before 11 a.m., there was a report of a vehicle break in. The driver window was smashed in with a pipe wrench, which the thief left in the car. The thief got away with two jackets and a hat. Those sound like great items for a getaway disguise. It sure is too bad that they left the wrench with fingerprints! You will be caught buddy, I am sure of it!​ January 3rd, 2022​ Just before 8 a.m. on Herndon, a women came out to leave for work when she noticed one of her tires was flat. Upon further investigation, she noticed that the tire had been slashed. The woman was late for work but luckily for her it was just one tire. The woman was not sure who would slash her tire so more than likely it was a random act.

Hopefully, karma catches up the vandal before the cops do otherwise, they will be under arrest.

January 4th, 2022 At around 4 a.m. on Lind Ave, a report came in regarding a theft of a resident. The resident reported that two of their security cameras were taken from the front of the house! The items that were meant to keep their residence protected, had been stolen.

The thief must have been planning to use it to protect their own property from people like them. I call that irony.

January 5th, 2022 Around 5 p.m. on Euclid Ave, a vehicle owner reported their car had been broken into while they had run into their house for a few minutes. Their wallet containing $9 had been stolen from their unlocked vehicle. It is sad when thieves steal from people who themselves barely have anything. Hopefully they enjoy their fast food meal with that $9 because it could be their last.

January 6th, 2022 At 2 a.m. on Shaw Ave, officers spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The officers attempted to pull the vehicle over and proceeded to run the plates. Turns out, it was stolen just a few days before. Luckily, the driver did not put up any resistance and the vehicle was towed away. Since the thief no longer had any transportation, the officers gave him a free ride to jail. You should get a job and buy your own car, pal!​ January 7th, 2022 A hair salon on Bullard Ave reported a break-in just after 4 p.m. The thief broke the glass on the front window and stole multiple items including, a hair dryer, four hair straighteners and four hair curlers. The thief must be in need for hair care products and decided to just steal them. I get it, going to the salon is expensive but do what the rest of us with frizzy hair do; get jobs and pay for the products yourself! ​ January 8th, 2022 Has anyone been so desperate that they decided to steal a heavy car battery from a store? Well, over on Shaw Ave at a big box store around 4 p.m., a man was arrested for doing just that. He attempted to walk right out of the store with the large car battery and was intercepted by police officers. He may have been desperate to get his car in working order so he could be on his way but the only place he was going was to jail. He should have just paid for the battery but instead now he is going to be paying lawyer fees.

January 9th, 2022 Around 9 a.m. a man and wife decided to go shopping at a big box store for some home items. She must have wanted way too much because the man tried to take off out of the store with over $300 in home goods! Little did he know, police were already outside waiting to take him to jail. His wife went from shopping for home goods to shopping for lawyers to represent him.

January 10th, 2022 Over on Finchwood Ave at around 10 a.m., a homeowner reported that their vehicle had been broken into. The window had been smashed and a porta-potty five-gallon bucket had been taken from the backseat of their car! Who is in desperate need for a porta potty bucket? Either way, it is a crappy situation for the owner.

January 11th, 2022 Before 8 a.m. at a technical college on Willow Ave, an administrator had noticed that their mailbox had been broken into and of their mail had been stolen. Some of the mail included checks from students for their classes. Unfortunately for the students, it creates a mess which includes stopping checks and reissuing them. Instead of going around stealing from people, they should get better jobs or go to school like these students so they don’t have to steal from hard working individuals. *The above Police Logs are loosely based on actual events. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. The circumstances have been created and embellished for your entertainment.

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Clovis North Girls’ Soccer Wins Sixth Straight over Clovis High GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_

Mia Mirelez is easy to spot on the field at a Clovis North girls’ soccer game.

The 5-foot-7 senior is the engine that makes the Broncos’ offensive attack go, and she put her talents on full display Tuesday afternoon with two goals in a 3-1 win over Clovis High.

With the victory, Clovis North (13-1, 3-0 TRAC) extended its winning streak to six games. Head coach Nick Pappanduros said the Broncos are young, but seniors like Mirelez keep the team aggressive and scoring.

“Mia is our worker,” Pappanduros said.

“She’s coming back from an ACL injury, and she’s a force to be reckoned with. She has something to prove because she hasn’t been out here, and she’s proving it.”

Mirelez is part of a senior group that includes UC Irvine signee Alyssa Wheeler and UNLV signees Cadence Whitley and Mallie Ramirez. Mirelez signed to play soccer at Cal State Fullerton.

“Those four seniors are our forwards and our attacking middle, and what they do with the ball, it looks like they’ve been playing together forever,” Pappanduros said.

In the 27th minute, Whitley crossed the ball into the middle that junior Ari Worrell cleaned up for the Broncos’ first goal. Clovis High responded a minute later with a goal from senior Kellyann Rodriguez.

Before the first half ended, Mirelez scored her first goal off the assist from sophomore Kaylin Wheeler to give the Broncos a 2-1 lead.

In the 55th minute, Mirelez scored her See CN GIRLS SOCCER Pg. 15

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Clovis North senior Mia Mirelez (#6, black) keeps the ball away from Clovis senior Isabella Aguirre in the Broncos’ 3-1 win on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Clovis West Rides Dominant Defense to Another Win Over Clovis North ing their rival, yeah, they picked it up.”

The Golden Eagles turned in a team effort led by senior forward Tyus ParOne month ago, Clovis North and Clovis rish-Tillman’s 19 points. Junior guard Issac West engaged in a boys’ basketball duel Martinez added 13, and sophomore Zach that needed three overtimes and a series of Chauhan chipped in nine. Chauhan’s conclutch shots to determine the winner. tributions did not stop on offense, either; The Golden Eagles won that instant clas- the 6-foot-3 small forward guarded Clovis sic, and in the second meeting between the North’s leading scorer, Connor Amundsen, two TRAC powerhouses Tuesday, they won for most of the night. again. Except the sequel did not quite match In the one-on-one battle between stud the original. sophomores, Amundsen finished the game Anchored by its stifling defense that lim- without scoring. ited Clovis North to 15 points in the second “Zach Chauhan – Zach probably gave half, Clovis West ran away with a 70-41 us the best game for a sophomore, his best rout Tuesday to open Tri-River Athletic game ever, for sure,” Walberg said. “He just Conference play. did a lot of good little things, a tip here, a Clovis West (19-1) and head coach tip there. He did a great job on Connor, beVance Walberg won its 7th straight game cause [Amundsen] is a heck of a player.” over Clovis North (10-7), the last Bronco A lot was different between the Dec. 11 win coming in the 2019 Nike Invitational triple-overtime thriller and Tuesday’s rechampionship game. match. For one, Clovis West was not as suc“There was no special game plan,” Wal- cessful from three-point range, connecting berg said. “It was just the kids’ intensity.

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Trey Carr dribbles up the court during Clovis West’s 70-41 win over Clovis North on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

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Clovis East junior Cole Lomeli and Buchanan sophomore Beau Brusseau battle for possession during the team’s league boys’ soccer opener on January 11, 2022.

AROUND THE TRAC:

Boys’ Soccer Results for Jan. 11

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The Tri-River Athletic Conference kicked off boys’ soccer action Tuesday with two wins and a tie. In a league expected to be as competitive as ever, six wins is potentially enough to win the TRAC. Central and Clovis West got off on the right foot, while Buchanan and Clovis East battled to a draw and earned a point apiece.

BUCHANAN 0, CLOVIS EAST 0 Clovis East and Buchanan entered their match with identical 9-2-1 records. They left the Clovis East pitch, once again, sharing the same record after a 0-0 tie.

The Timberwolves had multiple scoring chances throughout the match, “about seven clear looks” according to Buchanan head coach Edison Gonzalez. Clovis East even received a penalty kick after Buchanan goalkeeper Elmer Calballo fouled Andrew Huerta in the box with five minutes to go in regulation.

Calballo exited due to the foul, and

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second goal on a strong finish after receiving a cross from senior Paige Smith.

Clovis High (6-5-3, 1-2 TRAC) dropped its second straight contest; the Cougars fell

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on just 1-of-12 attempts from downtown.

It didn’t matter in a game where Clovis

backup keeper Jaden Chu stepped up to block Huerta’s penalty. Calballo re-entered the game three minutes later and completed the shutout through overtime.

“I’ll tell you, give credit to Jaden,” Gonzalez said. “This guy is engaged in the game, a good teammate, and he was right here ready to go. That’s all you can ask for… He kept us in the game, 100 percent.”

Although Clovis East dominated possession and scoring chances for much of regulation, Buchanan came on strong late in the second half and into overtime.

The draw, in Gonzalez’s eyes, is a “good result” considering the Bears went 1-9 in the TRAC last spring.

“To get a tie against a really tough team like Clovis East, it’s a big confidence booster for us,” Gonzalez said.

CLOVIS WEST 2, CLOVIS NORTH 0 Clovis West recorded its ninth clean sheet of the season and scored in the first 10 minutes of the match, defeating host Clovis North, 2-0, to open TRAC play.

Junior midfielder Logan Elkington

scored early, and senior wing Moses Hernandez tacked onto the lead midway through the second half. It was a clinical win for Clovis West (12-3-1), which has won seven of its last eight matches. Part of that hot streak includes wins over TRAC foe Clovis East and Reedley, the only Central Section team to defeat Central so far this season.

“All of our pre-season games and pre-season learning experiences are done, so there is some added pressure because anything can happen in TRAC,” said Clovis West head coach Ivan Janssens. “We were able to stay really well-composed through all of it.”

Clovis West matched its highest win total since the 2012-13 season, a sign of the upward trajectory Janssens has set for the program. His eyes are not looking back at the past, either; instead, they’re looking forward to the next game.

“I’m not going to look at our wins or what our records are until the season is done,” Janssens said. “Only thing that matters is the next game.”

CENTRAL 2, CLOVIS 0

Central extended its unbeaten streak to 12 games with a 2-0 overtime victory over Clovis High Tuesday at Koligian Stadium.

After scoreless regulation that included several close chances for both sides, Central broke through with three minutes remaining in the first overtime period.

After a cross into the box resulted in a shot bouncing off the post, junior midfielder Angel Rocha followed up and scored the first goal.

In the second overtime period, as Clovis aggressively pursued a tie, senior striker Marcus Flores sent a shot 40 yards into the back of the net to seal Central’s (12-2-1) victory.

Clovis (6-9-2), the defending Division-I champion who defeated Central in the title game last May, has been hurt by injuries and missing stars this season. Head coach Danny Amparano said signs of a turnaround were evident in the loss.

“The boys on the sideline were the most motivated I’ve seen them, the most engaged I’ve seen them,” Amparano said.

“It was a new season, and I think everyone feels that in the TRAC.”

to Buchanan last Friday, 5-0. Head coach Ian Lynch said costly defensive miscues have been the biggest issue of late.

“We’ve got to get healthy, and we have to get it right,” Lynch said. “There’s a lot of mental errors that are putting us behind the 8-ball. We compete for long periods of the game, but it’s backbreaking mistakes that

put us under and we struggle because of it.”

Up next for Clovis High is a home match against Clovis East on Friday, the same day Clovis North hosts Central. But eyes are already on next Tuesday when Clovis North travels to Buchanan in a rematch of last year’s Central Section Division-I championship game.

Are Clovis North and Buchanan destined to meet again in this year’s title game?

“I think so,” Pappanduros said. “We’re always the rivals when it comes to soccer.

They always give us the biggest fight. I think it’s headed that way.”

North had its second-lowest scoring output this season. The Broncos scored 41 points in the first half alone on Dec. 11.

“They were tougher than us tonight, they were grittier,” said Clovis North head coach Tony Amundsen. “Obviously, not be-

ing able to score around the basket hurt us a little bit. Tyus did a nice job. All the way around, their defense was definitely better this time than it was last time.”

Clovis North only trailed 31-26 at halftime, but a 9-0 Clovis West run kickstarted

a dominant second half that put the game out of reach.

Clovis North will travel to Clovis East (12-7, 1-0 TRAC) Friday, while Clovis West will play at Central (10-6, 1-0 TRAC).

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Recycle Your Holiday Tree With Republic Services After the holidays, with the help of Republic Services, you can recycle your fresh holiday tree at no extra charge! Simply place your fresh tree curbside or cut into 3-feet pieces and place in your green waste cart on your service day following the holiday. We’ll take it from there!

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Remove any decorations, flocking, hooks, nails, wire and tree stands.

You can also recycle fresh holiday wreaths and greenery in your green yard waste cart. Flocked and artificial trees/wreaths are NOT recyclable. Please place these items in your trash (gray) cart.

Fresh tree recycling will not be accepted curbside after January 28.

Happy holidays from our family to yours!