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John Holt (right) will be taking over for Luke Serpa (left) as the next City Manager of Clovis starting January 2022.
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From one City Manager to the next, John Holt will be taking over for Luke Serpa as the next City Manager of Clovis starting CUSD Discusses New Campus PG 7
January 2022. On October 25th, Clovis Roundup had the privilege to sit down with John Holt and Luke Serpa to discuss the transition and to get to know more about them. Holt has over 20 years work-
ing with the City of Clovis and looks to continue to provide the best services to the city. When asked about his immediate reaction to learning he’d be the next See TRANSITION, Pg. 5
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Hundreds came out to celebrate the 6th Annual BooFest hosted by Sierra Vista Mall and Clovis PD that took place on October 22, 2021.
It was a frightful evening filled with things that went bump in the night. On October 22nd at Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis, parents arrived with their little ones dressed in their favorite Halloween costume to trick-or-treat at
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Clovis residents struggling to pay rent may soon qualify to receive aid. Fresno County has successfully expended its $13.9 million Emergency Rental Assistance Allocation received from the United States Department of Treasury to help renters who are struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of the list is the City of Clovis who has received over $2 Million in funding to help Clovis residents. Fresno County has partnered with RH Community Builders to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) throughout all of Fresno County. This includes rural cities. The ERAP began on Monday, Apr 25, 2021. About 2,137 applications were accepted and the average household claim was filed at $6,096. Nine different cities with the highest amounts paid out to date were listed in a press release by Fresno County. On that list, Clovis sits atop the eight other listed cities at $2,277,784. Fresno was not included as they operate a separate program. Fresno County will now focus on continuing the program by administering $16.5 million using the State of California’s allocation. This funding will extend the reach of the program to those communities that still need current rent and utility assistance. If tenants and landlords still need assistance, they can apply at https://www.fresnorentalhelp.com.
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Teen Driver Safety Week Ends in Active Fashion stated that enforcement details like this are important, but also need to be combined with education and Officers from the Clovis Police prevention. Hence the reason for Department participated in an event their posting prior to the detail. that focused on teen drivers and The results of the detail event some of the faults that come with are as shown here from the Clovis young drivers. PD: Friday, October 22nd was the • 21 traffic stops last day of Teen Driver Safety • 13 citations issued Week and officers in participation • 8 warnings issued to this event focused on some of • 3 arrests the major traffic details that are • 4 vehicles impounded seen in teen drivers citywide. Clovis PD also recommended They participated between the that parents who have teenage chilhours of 6-11 p.m. Some of the vio- dren of their own should provide lations include speeding, exhibition good examples when driving as of speed, distracted driving, etc. teenagers can emulate what they Extra patrol was done in the areas see from their parents. where more teen drivers are known This event was made possible to be around. by the grant awarded to the Clovis A social media post was made Police Department by the Califorby Clovis PD prior to the event nia Office of Traffic Safety. To read letting drivers know officers would the whole post, visit the Clovis Pobe out and what they were focused lice Department Facebook page. on during their patrols. Clovis PD
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Clovis Police Department awarded $73,000 COTS Grant what Corporal Rich Ashcraft calls the traffic functions of the city of Clovis. Once all these are submitted, the office The Clovis Police Department has been will award different amounts of money awarded a grant to help keep Clovis safe. depending on different factors like the size On October 18th, Clovis PD announced of the department, population size, and the that they were awarded a $73,000 Grant ways the law enforcement of that city will from the California Office of Traffic Safe- protect the roadways and pedestrians. ty. This will allow the department to get Corporal Rich Ashcraft says that in all started on a police traffic services program the years he’s been involved with the deto prevent dangerous and illegal driving partment, there hasn’t been a year where behaviors that increase the risk of crashes the city hasn’t been rewarded. in the community. “I don’t know how many [departments] Every year the Office of Traffic Safety, actually get it, but I know that the city of along with other national organizations, Clovis is…I cannot remember one in the give the opportunity for law enforcement 20 plus years that I’ve been here that we agencies across the country to put in for have not been awarded at least something grants. For Clovis, they apply specifically based on the needs,” Ashcraft said. “The for roadway and traffic safety, pedestrians, amount of traffic that’s traveled on our etc. roadways, the proximity to freeways, In order to provide eligibility for the amount of schools and all those types of grants, the department must submit paper- things that make up their determining work regarding crashes reported, the size factors of who they give to and how much of the city and other factors that makeup they put into trying to keep the roadways
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Clovis City Council Appoints New City Manager KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu
The City of Clovis will have a new City Manager. Current Assistant City Manager John Holt will take the role as announced by the Clovis City Council on October 18. Holt has lived in the City of Clovis with 21 years of experience working for the city including his current position. He has also held the titles of City Clerk and Management Analyst. Holt is also a retired Navy Captain who served five years on active duty and another 25 in reserves. During that time he served a one year term in Baghdad, Iraq from 2008-2009. While Holt has held many roles working for the city, he is excited to be embarking on this new journey. When asked about becoming the new City Manager, Holt was nothing short of ecstatic in his new future title. “To be honest, I feel like I just won the lottery,” Holt said. “I am being entrusted
to be the City Manager for what I would argue is the best city in California. The City of Clovis is a destination of choice for people wanting a great city to live in and a great place for their kids to go to school.” Holt will replace the current City Manager Luke Serpa who plans to retire in December. Serpa has served the city for 17 years and has been City Manager since 2017. When asked about Mr. Holt as his replacement, Serpa had nothing but confident words about the new future City Manager. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Clovis’ City Manager for the last 5 years, and I know I will be leaving the city in good hands,” Serpa said. “John has been invaluable as the city’s Assistant City Manager, and will be a great City Manager.” Since the City of Clovis is a Council-Manager type of government, the City Manager is hired by the City Council.
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Clovis City Council appointed John Holt as new City Manager at the City Council meeting on Oct. 18, 2021.
They are responsible for implementing the City Council’s decisions along with administering the day to day operations.
The appointment of new City Manager John Holt will be effective starting January 1, 2022.
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and multiple departments from the City of Clovis came together to join the celebration. the mall. The free family event included a petting While some chose to frighten treats zoo, carnival games, face painting, mallfrom participating vendors. Others chose wide Trick-or-Treating, free candy, arts to charm treats out of the hands of venand crafts, a costume contest, as well as a dors. display of emergency and city vehicles. This was the sixth annual BooFest hostEveryone seemed to enjoy being back ed by the Clovis Police Department and celebrating in-person with others from Sierra Vista Mall. Sierra Vista Mall opened the community. Clovis Police’s special up the main area along with the center message for the community is to have courtyard and adjacent parking lot in order a fun and safe Halloween, and that they to accommodate the many families that look forward to seeing everyone at future came out to enjoy the free event. events. Businesses, community organizations,
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City Council Recognizes Young Entrepreneurs at Latest Meeting KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu
On October 18th, the Clovis City Council Meeting started with three different presentations. The first presentation recognized young entrepreneurs who participated in the Children’s Business Fair which was featured during Clovis Fest’s newest addition “Made in Clovis.” The first annual Made in Clovis was held on September 25th and gave the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to sell their own products through businesses they built on their own. 52 participants attended the fair which turned out to be a huge success according to event holder Michael Sunderpack. “It was an all day event, they did awesome, they were brave, they came out and talked to customers and sold their goods,” Sunderpack said. “Thanks to Sean for partnering us up with Clovis Fest, that the kids got to really connect with real customers and not just friends and family. They were quite brave and very bold with it so it was wonderful to see them really come out and sell their items.” The next two presentations were proclamations declaring October 2021 as both Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. S.I.D.S is the leading cause of death in infant mortality in the United States in children from ages one month to one year. More than one out of three deaths of infants in the United States each year stem from this unexplained passing. Domestic Violence impacts countless in-
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Young entrepreneurs honored at the City Council meeting on October 18, 2021.
dividuals as well as those who know the victim both personally and socially. Domestic Violence affects around 12 million men and women each year in the United States. At its most tragic level, domestic violence kills around three women per day. Marjaree Mason Center Board Member Renee Ramirez spoke briefly, but humbly, to the Council thanking them for putting this proclamation into effect. “I just wanted to say thank you to the City of Clovis, Mayor and City Council for helping to bring awareness to this very important and tragic topic,” Ramirez said. “As
a father, as a board member and as an emergency physician, thank you.” Public comments were also heard during the meeting with one subject in mind. The COVID vaccine. Several who spoke during the public hearing expressed their concern for this vaccine and how they do not agree with this being something they feel is being forced upon them. Citizen Eric Rollins expressed how he believes this is something that shouldn’t be consulted politically. “Medical decisions as to whether you get the vaccine should be between you and a medical doctor,” Rollins said. “It should
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since 2017 and plans to retire in December of this year. When City Manager, Holt was excited and more asked about retirethan that, emotional. ment, Serpa was ready, “It was pretty late at night [city council] but wants to be sure brought us in and let us know that I had things are taken care of been selected,” Holt said. “My immediate before he finishes his response was a little bit emotional and may- term. be a little bit of fear, just because of the re“I’ve been making sponsibility I’ve seen Luke [Serpa] endure sure I don’t get my over the past five years and realizing I’m heart too set,” Serpa going to have to be dealing with that over said. “I don’t wanna the next several years. think about ‘I’m reEven though there is some fear, Holt is tiring’. I don’t wanna ready for the challenge. This confidence be that guy that kicks comes from serving in the Navy for 30 everything down the years. Five years were spent on active duty road and punts everyand another 25 in reserve. thing to January. It’s “Most people don’t know that. My one of those things leadership style is a little bit different just where….I’m ready, I because I kind of grew up in the military.” think I’m ready, but I Karl Cooke Jr./Clovis Roundup When times get tough, Holt finds ways won’t know for sure Clovis City Council appointed John Holt as new City Manager at the to destress so he’s always ready for the until….it’s still hard October 18 city council meeting. challenges that may lie in the day ahead of for me to picture not him. He likes to take the time to workout working, not being in a 24/7 position. But, “I’m looking forward to traveling. I’m and play golf with his kids to get away I’m looking forward to it.” looking forward to a day where I’m not from the stress of a hard day’s work. These Once retirement becomes official, Serpa checking my phone. It’s a wonderful orgaactivities will help him as the City of Clois ready for some rest and relaxation. He nization and we have many talented people, vis looks to hand him the reigns from Luke plans on taking some vacation time and but vacations, weekends, I’m still married Serpa. looks forward to not needing his phone with to my phone so now I’m looking forward Serpa has served the City of Clovis for him all the time as the City Manager job to…not being that.” nearly 20 years. He has been City Manager title can be a 24/7 job. When asked about what he’ll miss the
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not be political science, it should be medical science that makes that decision. You know with this vaccine you can still get it, with this vaccine you can still get COVID, with this vaccine you can still die of COVID. With those pieces of information, shouldn’t you allow your constituents to decide what they’re going to do with their doctor?” To view the other subjects of the council meeting and more information of these hearings and presentations, visit cityofclovis. com and search for Agendas. You can also view the entire meeting on the City of Clovis YouTube page. most, Serpa stated he’ll miss working with the people in the City of Clovis. “We have our weekly meetings here, the department head meetings, Monday mornings and it would almost be great for the public to see these people in action and know the quality of people that they have working for them. There’s a reason I think that we’re successful as a city. It’s the people that sit around this table Monday morning and work together to make Clovis the way it is.” Once Holt becomes the official City Manager, it will be a smooth transition between the two representatives since Holt has seen the transition from one manager to the next two other times and saw when Luke became the City Manager in 2017. As Serpa states, “He’s got more experience with the city than I do. He knows the challenges facing him better than I do.” The Clovis Roundup would like to personally thank Mr. Luke Serpa for his service to the community and we wish him a happy retirement. We also want to thank Mr. Holt for all his years of service to our country and to our community. We congratulate Mr. John Holt on his new role as mayor and look forward to working with him to help keep our readers informed. We thank both Mr. Serpa and Mr. Holt for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with us and we wish them both good luck!
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The Ins and Outs of Paying for College There are two main types of loans for students: federal and private. Federal loans are ideal, since they offer lower interest rates The thought of paying for college nowaand often don’t require a co-signer. They can days can be daunting, but students who want either be subsidized or unsubsidized. For subsidized loans, the Department of Eduto pursue higher education have several opcation pays the interest while the borrower tions for financing. in enrolled at least half-time in college, and FAFSA repayment starts 6 months after graduation. FAFSA is the Free Application for FedUnsubsidized loans are also not due for reeral Student Aid. In the year your student is payment until 6 months after graduation, but applying to colleges, they should fill out a FAFSA and list the schools they’re applying interest begins to build as soon as the loan is disbursed (as soon as the money hits your to. If the student is a dependent, they will also need to include your tax and income in- student’s account!). The borrower acquires formation. Upon submission of the FAFSA, these loans by submitting the FAFSA each their (and your) financial information is sent year they are enrolled in college. Private loans are recommended only as a to the schools they listed, and those institutions determine what kind of aid package the stop-gap measure if possible. In addition to student could expect to receive if they attend. personal loans, consider using the equity in The FAFSA for the following year becomes your home. For example, a home equity line of credit is currently available at extremely available in October, and each university/ institution for higher education has their own low interest rates and offers you the flexibility to use the money only when you need it FAFSA deadline. Visit https://studentaid. and in the amount you need (i.e. to pay for gov/ for more information. 529 PLAN tuition throughout the school year). California offers the ScholarShare 529 SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT College Savings Plan, which offers low-cost Scholarships and grants are a wonderinvestment portfolio options specifically ful way to supplement the cost of college. intended for saving for your child’s postNeither need to be repaid, and many of the high school education. The earnings in these applications are simple. Grants are typiportfolios and all withdrawals for higher cally need-based and will often consider education expenses are exempt from federal your FAFSA in determining how much taxes. Any U.S. citizen over 18 years of age aid the student is eligible for. Scholarships with a valid Social Security number is eliare commonly merit-based, and can have gible to open an account, and each account requirements for GPA, area of study, or just can have one beneficiary. Many parents who about anything you can think of! There are choose this option start the portfolio when scholarships for veterans, women, minoritheir child is young, even an infant! ties, religious affiliation, and so much more. LOANS Scholarships can vary widely in their aid
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CUSD Discusses New School Campus KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu
Clovis has several highly graded campuses that represent the district, however, there is another campus coming into the mix. Clovis Unified held their Administrative Services/HR Board Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, October 21 and a lot of positives came out of the meeting. From athletic area reviews to expanding CUSD complex grounds, the meeting had nothing but good outlooks for all campuses. On top of all these positives, the update of a new campus, the Terry Bradley Educational Center is something that looks to be helpful for the students and families within the district. The Terry Bradley Educational Center, located on North Highland between Weldon and Princeton Avenues, is a new state of the art facility that the district looks to open in phases. The campus will host a high school, middle school and a neighboring elementary school along with several athletic fields and a multi-floor gym that they hope will host local and statewide tournaments and events. This new campus not only looks to bring innovation to the district, but also help students and faculty that may feel there is some overpopulation in the other
Photo by CR Staff CUSD discussed details on a new campus, Terry Bradley Educational Center, set to fully open by 2027 on Oct. 21, 2021.
schools. Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services Michael Johnston expressed great optimism about what this new school would do for all that are a part of Clovis Unified. “All of our campuses we build around the growth of our community,” Johnston
said. “If we have the students available, we’re building the facilities to accommodate our students, our community, and the services needed for that community. It’s been sometime since we built an educational center, and we’re really excited. This has been on the books for many years and now that the growth has actually dic-
tated the need for that school to help the impact of student enrollment and many of our high schools as we look at it.” Clovis Unified plans to try and start by opening the intermediate school by 2025/2026 and the high school two years later by 2027/2028.
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innertime dishes loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods – key ingredients in many at-home meals – provide nutrients for people of all ages to grow and maintain stronger bodies and minds. However, some bodies are unable to break down the sugar found in milk, known as lactose, which causes an upset stomach and a heavy, bloated feeling. Rather than avoiding dairy and missing out on beneficial nutrients, people with lactose intolerance can enjoy real dairy products that are naturally low in or don’t contain lactose without the stomachache with foods like: n Lactose-free milk, which is real milk with the same 13 essential nutrients as regular milk n Hard and aged cheeses, such as cheddar, colby, Monterey Jack, Parmesan and Swiss n Yogurt with live and active cultures, which help break down lactose, making it easier to digest These easy-to-make meals offer lactose intolerance-friendly options for families seeking to keep milk on the menu. Because they all require an hour or less in the kitchen, they provide quick solutions for those hectic schedules without sacrificing taste or nutrition. Visit MilkMeansMore.org to find more delicious dishes that fit a lactose intolerant meal plan. Chicken Cordon Bleu Kebabs
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Recipe courtesy of Sheila Johnson of “Eat 2 Gather” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Water 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups dry macaroni noodles 2 cups lactose-free whole milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, clarified or ghee 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese salt, to taste fresh cracked pepper, to taste Add water and salt to 3-quart saucepan; cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add noodles back to pan. Measure milk into large measuring cup. Add eggs and whisk. Toss noodles with clarified butter, turn heat to medium and pour in milk-egg mixture. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Bring to low boil about 3 minutes; sauce will thicken and become creamy. Add salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste.
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 1/4 pounds skinless halibut, salmon or tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen) 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preheat oven to 450 F. Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut into four servingsize pieces, if necessary. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Arrange in single layer on greased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan, tucking under any thin edges. In small bowl, toss Swiss cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, green onion, salt and pepper. Spread over fish fillets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with fork. Allow 6-8 minutes baking time per 1/2-inch thickness of fish.
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Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 cups cottage cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 F. Place spinach in colander. Use back of large spoon or rubber spatula to press moisture from spinach. In large bowl, combine spinach, eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, feta cheese, flour, butter, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Spoon into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes, or until set near center (160 F). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of “Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 Skewers: Nonstick cooking spray 2 chicken breasts (6 ounces each), cubed 1 ham steak (6 ounces), cubed 6 bamboo skewers (8 inches) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup lactose-free 2% milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese salt, to taste (optional) pepper, to taste (optional) To make skewers: Preheat broiler to 500 F. Line broiler pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Thread cubed chicken pieces and cubed ham pieces onto skewers. In small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, black pepper, paprika and oil. Brush mustard mixture on skewers. Broil about 5 minutes, flip and cook 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. To make sauce: In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Add Dijon mustard. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until thick. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese, whisking until melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Serve chicken and ham kebabs with sauce.
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Let’s Talk Clovis: The Sirimarco Family PEG BOS Historian/Clovis Museum Sponsor
Vincenzo “Jim” Sirimarco was born in San Sosti, Italy on October 22, 1892. The town was dedicated in 1020 A.D. by Greek Byzantine Monks of Acquaformosa. Vicenzo De Marco is the present Mayor of San Sosti (estimated population 2,180). Twenty-year-old Jim would arrive at the port of New York on June 14, 1912. He had boarded the steam ship Oceania at Naples. He eventually joined family members in Gustine, CA. Gustine was developed in the early 1900’s as a Southern Pacific Railroad depot. Cattle King Henry Miller had a young daughter named Sara Miller. She loved to dress up and was called Gussie. She died at age eight and the town was renamed Gustine in her honor. Jim’s future wife, Rosina “Rose” Fasano, was also born in San Sosti on June 14, 1902. She would arrive in Gustine, CA with her family in 1904. John Martino (wife Elizabeth Fasano, sister to Rose) also lived in Gustine. He operated a shoe repair shop there and would eventually join the Sirimarco’s in Clovis. He built a home at 436 Woodworth in Old Town Clovis. It remains a residence. Rose would meet and marry Jim in Gustine. Their four children were born there: Pietro “Pete”, 1916; Maria “Mary”, 1918; Carmela “Millie”, 1920 and James II, 1922. The date that the family arrived in
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A photo of the Sirimarco Famly taken in 1924.
Clovis is not documented. On April 4, 1927, Jim Sirimarco Sr., Pietro LaVia and Franceno Columbo founded the Rudolph Valentino Lodge No. 1449, Order Sons of Italy in America. The lodge continues to meet on the third Monday of each month at the Notre Dame Hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. They remain visible and active in the community. Their first meeting was held on the second floor of the old (1906?) Nestor Freitas Hall (now 500 Club) at the southwest corner of Clovis Ave and Fifth Street. A 1928 advertisement in the Clovis Independent indicated Jim sold shoes and made shoe repairs. His shop was located on
Fifth Street next to Attorney Gould’s office (street number not documented). Jim won ownership of a restaurant during a poker game, and it eventually evolved into the legendary “Jim’s Place”. Famous Clovis Country performers Double Gage (twins Jim and Jack Gage) began their professional careers there in 1967. A 1936 Polk report indicates that Jim and Rose operated a restaurant at 470 Fulton (Clovis Ave). Their residence was located at 118 6th Street. Their son Pete was listed at the same address and was identified as a meat cutter. The 1938 official program of the Clovis Horse Show and Festival Association pub-
lished an advertisement: “Jim’s Place” in Clovis, for cool, refreshing drinks. See the longest bar in town. The Sirimarco’s purchased a home at 507 Fifth Street (the northeast corner of Fifth and Pollasky). It remains a residence. Jim died at age 71 in 1963 and Rose at age 80. Granddaughter Rosalene (Rose) Sirimarco Matteson (daughter of Pete and Kitty Phillips Sirimarco Mosekian) continues the family business tradition in Clovis at the Clovis Town and Country Realty. The Sirimarco’s provided us a rich heritage.
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October 6, 2021 A traffic accident occurred at 7:11 p.m. when to cars bumped into one another unexpectedly. Anyone else find the the irony in how UN-lucky this was at 7:11? October 7, 2021 A woman called to report that somebody had used her credit card without her knowledge or consent. With an order of 10 pizza’s, 6 liters of sodas and hot wings the least they could have done would have been to invite her to the party! October 8, 2021 A young buck got arrested and detained in the drunk tank on his 21st birthday for being drunk in public! That must have been a heck of a party, a heck of a headache and a heck of a ticket! October 9, 2021 A man reported that when he set his backpack down to use the bathroom someone stole it! What world do we live in that a man can’t take a moment without having watch his back…pack that is. See what I did there? October 10, 2021 For the love of all that is good and holy, I am so tired of hearing about catalytic converters being stolen. Is this the point where we form an angry mob to hunt down these scum of the earth thieves and hang them in the town square? Asking for a friend. October 11, 2021 A man was arrested in a domestic disturbance when his wife came home to find her husband hadn’t gone to work all day! Him and two of his besties took the day off to game and lounge on her couch while she busted her rump and it appears she took a few of those controllers and attempted to shove them where the sun don’t shine. Subsequently, the fight was on like Donkey Kong! October 12, 2021 Some girl with two warrants got arrested when she caused quite a scene at the corner of Herndon and Fowler Avenue. High as a kite she made a spectacle of herself dancing on the corner so police were called to check her welfare? No. She’s not okay. She thinks she’s a fairy and can’t seem to stay off the dope long enough to get to court. Princess Angel Dust is definitely in need of some help. October 13, 2021 A pizzeria off Shaw Ave reported their windows smashed in overnight. The store reported that a gaming machine had also been smashed and stuffed animals were taken from it. The vandals were very upset their stuffed crust pizza was not so stuffed, so they decided to take vengeance in the form of stuffed animals! Eye for an eye, I guess. October 14, 2021 Two females entered a local pharmacy and walked out with pockets full of make-up. Their get away car was a very expensive car which makes you wonder, why are they stealing when they can afford a car like that? These ladies need more than make-up to cover up their “ugly” trait of theft! October 15, 2021 A gentleman noticed a broken window on his garage. When he went to investigate, he found a passed-out man on his garage floor. When the gentleman attempted to wake up the man, he noticed the man smelled like alcohol. The man woke up and realized he was not where he was supposed to be and took off running. Hopefully, he found his way home and not to another bottle of booze. October 16, 2021 Off Shaw Ave, a vehicle owner reported that their car had been vandalized. The spoiler on their car had been removed and pry marks were left on the trunk! Unfortunately, the thieves got away with the spoiler free and clear. If you see anyone with a mismatched spoiler on their vehicle, I am positive it is them! These thieves sure know how to SPOIL someone’s day! October 17, 2021 A liquor store on Ashlan reported two males entered the store acting suspiciously. The two perused the store looking for a choice as the clerk was sweeping up near the door. Suddenly, one of the males, who was coincidentally wearing an NFL football jersey, rushed the clerk like a linebacker. He knocked the man to the floor while the other grabbed multiple bottles of alcohol and both fled the scene. They might have scored this time but next time it might be a stay in jail instead. October 18, 2021 A man was caught trespassing after he was lurking around a vehicle in a driveway. Luckily, the owner caught the suspicious activity and called authorities, who showed up just in time to arrest the thief red handed with extensive number of tools. Unfortunately for the thief, he was not the sharpest tool in the toolbox and got caught. October 19, 2021 At a residence over on Keats, a homeowner reported a theft. The thief was caught on camera stealing $16 in cash and a few stamps. The thief really needed to mail a package but just could not make it to the post office to get stamps because they were out of gas money! Now, the only thing that is being sent anywhere, is their butt to jail! *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 High Wins 12th Straight Boot Over Clovis East GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_
Clovis High came out swinging and never looked back, scoring a touchdown on each of its five first-half drives to coast to a 41-14 win over Clovis East at Lamonica Stadium on Friday, Oct. 22. Clovis and Clovis East play in an annual rivalry for the Boot trophy, and for the 12th straight season, the Boot went to Clovis High. Senior running back Tristan Risley helped the Cougars to a fast start with three rushing touchdowns from 20, seven, and two yards out in the first half. In the process, he etched his name into the Clovis High School record books once again, a month after setting the school’s all-time career rushing yards record. Risley’s three scores were more than enough to surpass Roy Esquivel’s career rushing touchdown record of 41 from 199293. Risley entered the game with 41 exactly. He finished with 13 carries for 50 yards. Clovis quarterback Nate Johnson also scored three total touchdowns -- two passing and one rushing. He connected with Tyler Boragno on a play-action fake for a two-yard touchdown pass. Then, right before halftime, the Utah commit quarterback aired out a 30-yard scoring pass to Jaden Carrillo which extended Clovis’ lead to 34-0. Carrillo also caught an interception while playing cornerback, one of multiple big plays made by the Clovis defense, which has been nicknamed by defensive coordinator Justin Nast as the “Blue Flu.” The Cougars allowed only 41 yards of
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Clovis quarterback Nate Johnson drops back to pass during Clovis High’s 41-14 win over Clovis East on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Lamonica Stadium.
total offense to Clovis East. “I was proud of the complementary football we played,” said Clovis head coach Rich Hammond. “All of the turnovers and fourth down stops gave us short fields and momentum that our offense was able to capitalize on with early scores. We couldn’t have asked for a better first half in terms of execution.”
Johnson opened the second half with a 23-yard touchdown run, which ended up being his final play of the game. Johnson exited the third quarter after completing 12of-16 passes for 117 yards and picking up 95 yards rushing. Clovis East scored two touchdowns late in the game -- an interception returned for a touchdown by Clovis East senior Mariano
Williams, and a 29-yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Ty Miller to senior Maddox Merlo. Next for both teams are regular season finales on Friday, Oct. 29. Clovis (6-3, 2-2 TRAC) will try to retain the Range Rider trophy against Clovis West, and Clovis East (4-3, 0-2 TRAC) will play at Buchanan.
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Clovis West Girls’ Golf and Volleyball Win League Championships At Tuesday’s tournament, the lowest scorer was Lisa Shimmon of Clovis West, who shot a 75. Maddie Reed of Clovis Call it a 17-peat for the Clovis West North finished second individually with a girls’ golf team, which continued its stretch 78, Sydney Dick of Buchanan went third of dominance in the Tri-River Athletic Con- with 79, and Torrie Bowman of Clovis East ference with another league championship. and Tori Ruiz of Clovis West tied for fourth At the 18-hole league golf tournament with an 80. held at Belmont Country Club on Tuesday, After the tournament, Reed was anOct. 19, the Clovis West Golden Eagles nounced as the Player of the Year in the shot a team score of 404, winning the TRAC. She had the lowest nine-hole avertournament by nine strokes over runner-up age over six matches with a 37.3. Buchanan (413). All-League honors were also anClovis North (432), Clovis East (459), nounced. Bowman, Shimmon, Dick, Madand Clovis High (479) finished third, die Stokes of Buchanan, Rachel Aujero of fourth, and fifth as teams in the tournament, Buchanan, and Ellie Lew of Clovis West respectively. were picked as All-TRAC selections this For the season-long league rankings, the season. Golden Eagles scored 50 points out of a Four schools qualified to move on to the maximum 52 to easily win its 17th straight Valley Championship at Kern River Golf league crown. Clovis West went undefeated Course in Bakersfield on Nov. 1 - Clovis in the league’s six team tournaments this West, Buchanan, Clovis North, and Clovis fall. East. “The girls have worked hard this fall, GOLDEN EAGLES GIRLS’ VOLand they played really well at this tourLEYBALL WINS LEAGUE nament and all season,” said Clovis West The Clovis West girls’ volleyball team girls’ golf head coach Ken Shipley, who has did not extend a decade-long league winoverseen the Golden Eagles for 15 of those league titles. See CW GIRLS, Pg. 15
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All-League senior Ellie Lew hits an approach shot onto the green of Belmont Country Club on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
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Fueled by Resurgent Second Half, Central Pulls Away from Clovis West GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_
Dayton Tafoya treats every game like an important one, but even he could not deny that Thursday’s game against Clovis West excited him more than usual. Tafoya faced his former school for the first time since he transferred from Clovis West during the spring, and the junior quarterback wanted a win more than anything. “There’s a lot of bad blood over there,” Tafoya said. “It lights a fire under us and under me especially, because I really wanted to win this game and I wasn’t going to take anything from anyone over there.” An inspired Tafoya passed for 181 yards and a touchdown on 19-for-22 passing, and running back Ah’Marion Gaines-Smith rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns as the Central Grizzlies defeated the Clovis West Golden Eagles, 35-14, on Thursday, October 21. The Golden Eagles (3-6, 0-3 TRAC) showed fight in the second quarter and rallied from an early 13-0 deficit to take a 14-13 lead at halftime over the Grizzlies (6-1, 2-1). Clovis West sophomore quarterback Tyler Patrick marched Clovis West down the field for a 65-yard scoring drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from D’ante Benjamin. After Central failed to convert a 4thand-4, Clovis West took the lead on a three-play, 76-yard drive. Patrick, who finished the game with 180 passing yards, connected with sophomore wide receiver Marshel Sanders for a 41-yard touchdown pass. “I told our team the day before, there was going to be a moment where we’re behind in the game,” said Central head coach Kyle Biggs. “It was just the way we’ve been going, the way we’ve been working, it was bound to happen. “I’m really proud of the way we responded in the second half. We didn’t
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ning streak when it defeated Buchanan on Tuesday, Oct. 19. It did end a long drought, however. With a straight-sets victory over the
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The Central football team huddles up before starting warm-ups on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Lamonica Stadium. Central would defeat Clovis West, 35-14.
hang our heads or pout. We got after it and started playing Grizzly football.” Senior running back Jesiah Lindsey missed the first half of action but brought a big spark to the offense after halftime. In the third quarter alone, Lindsey ran 11 times for 67 yards and scored two touchdowns. Along with a two-point conversion, Central took a 28-14 lead entering the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies’ defense shored up in the
second half and intercepted Patrick twice. Gaines-Smith, who played linebacker along with running back, caught an interception in the fourth quarter before scoring a game-sealing 49-yard touchdown run with 1:12 remaining. Gaines-Smith had a season-high 23 carries and carried a heavy workload with defense too, but the senior fought exhaustion for his best game of the season. “My team just kept checking on me,
telling me get water and stretching me out,” Gaines-Smith said. “I’m always going to fight. I’m mentally tough.” Central moved to 12-1 in Thursday night games over the last six years. The Grizzlies have another Thursday night contest this week, Oct. 28, against Clovis North. Clovis West will play for the Range Rider trophy against Clovis High at Lamonica Stadium on Friday, Oct. 29.
Bears, Clovis West won its first Tri-River Athletic Conference championship in eight years. Prior to the drought, the Golden Eagles won four straight from 2010 to 2013. Junior Aidan Goodrich had an all-around day in the league-clinching victory, recording four aces, five kills, two blocks, and
nine digs. Senior Gabby Russell displayed solid defense with 20 digs, and Kylie Wancewicz, Grace White, and Malie Gallion provided offense at the net with seven kills each. Clovis West finished the regular season with a record of 30-7 and 9-1 in the TRAC,
earning them the No. 1 seed in the Central Section Division-I girls’ volleyball playoffs. The Golden Eagles host the Golden Hawks of Centennial High School in the quarterfinal Thursday, Oct. 28. Clovis West defeated Centennial in straight sets back on Aug. 31.
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Clovis Community College Hosts Rocktoberfest to Kick Off the Fall Season SYDNEY MORGAN sydneyamorgan19@gmail.com
Clovis Community College hosted their first Rocktoberfest since COVID-19 on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Student Activities Department for the college wasn’t able to host this event for two years as a result of the pandemic. This annual event marks the beginning of Fall and it is an opportunity for staff and students to gather for music, food, and to learn about clubs. “I’m really excited to hold this event, it’s good to be back here,” said Patrick Stumpf, the Senior Program Specialist for Clovis Community College. With only 20-30% of students for in-person classes this year, the size of the event was smaller than the usual layout. “We can still be safe and enjoy the event, and at least [the students] know they are in an environment that is welcoming and fun,” said Gurdeep Hebert, Dean of Student Services. They were able to bring clubs that had been virtual for the entirety of the pandemic together to fill up booths for new or interested students wanting to get involved. There were also multiple vendors there to talk about their organization(s) with attendees. For entertainment, they booked a live DJ, a food truck, and The Tutorial Center put on its inaugural catapult contest. “It’s exciting and adds a new dimension to the event, and it gives something for the
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Clovis Community College hosted their annual Rocktoberfest event to kick off the Fall season on Oct. 13, 2021.
students to look forward to and be a part of,” said Stumpf. Together students and faculty interested in STEM took part in building a catapult where they competed against each other on the day of the event. The contest consisted of three teams, two student teams and one faculty, each with their own catapult.
The rules for this competition were that the catapult couldn’t be bigger than 5 feet on either side, had to be less than 75 lbs, and either had to use weight or elastic to launch. “For somebody who is studying mechanical engineering, it’s always good to have this experience,” said Zachary Wilson, who won the competition. “Just get some friends
together and have fun with it.” The Student Activities Department is planning on carrying the catapult competition into next year’s Rocktoberfest. For more information on Rocktoberfest, you can contact the college at (559) 3246400 or go to Cloviscollege.edu/events/ rocktoberfest.
