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Sunday morning, Dec. 19, the Clovis Rotary Club partnered with the Clovis Police Officers Association (CPOA) and other local organizations gave over 500 Christmas baskets to families in need. The event is held every year just before Christmas at PR Farms on Willow and Shepherd. Hundreds of cars would drive up where Rotary Club members, Clovis PD officers, and other volunteers would help load the boxes of goodies into the trunks of each vehicle. The baskets include canned goods, food, toys, bicycles, and Christmas trees. The annual food giveaway first began over 30 years ago, with a man named Jesse Ruelas. He saw families in the community who were unable to provide meals during the holidays. Ruelas began collecting canned goods and food. He made about 20 food baskets and gave them

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Volunteers preparing food boxes for the annual Christmas food giveaway event hosted by the Clovis Rotary Club.

away to needy families. From then, it became a yearly tradition that grew from 20 food baskets to 500 boxes. This year’s giveaway was

made possible by Clovis Rotary Club, CPOA, PR Farms, Clovis PetSmart, Clovis WinCo, Panelli Passing Academy and Clovis Foodmaxx.

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Clovis City Council approved an amendment to the 2021-22 Community Investment Program (CIP) budget for the Clovis Landmark Square Project. Planning and Development Services Director Renee Mathis presented an update on the Landmark Square construction and soil contamination. These updates were a factor in the need for an amendment to the CIP budget. In 2013, a site assessment was held to determine the presence of contamination or environmental issues. The results at that time showed no evidence of contamination. The property was purchased by the City of Clovis in January of 2015. This project would be home to the new Senior Center, Transit facility, and Fresno County Library. After the purchase 12 engineering samples were taken throughout the site to evaluate the soil characteristics for the future design foundations and construction. These samples concluded with no contamination, odors, or discoloration. After Environmental Impact Reports and documents were certified, and a company was awarded the contract, construction would begin in February of this year. However, a month later, soil

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The Heart Group’s Christmas Party

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The Heart Group helds its Christmas Party at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. Valerie from The Heart Group poses for a photo as Matthew and Todd smiles for the camera on the roulette table.

Paul Mitchell School of Cosmotology Swings by Clovis Senior Center

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Jim, Ruben and Joe provides live music as seniors dance. Students from the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmotology stopped by to dance and are honored with a donut sign, which was soon eaten! The Senior Center will have new hours. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-30. Noon Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

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Bob Clark 99 years old. Started with the band in 1984, when it began. Plays a Baritone. Ron Sundquist Photos.

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Gerald Haden (left) and August Flach (right) preparing for Wreaths Across America ceremony.

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Serpa was presented with a plaque from the FID and a Proclamation Certificate by the City Council.

A Special Day for Luke Serpa “That’s when I first met Luke. As a young, kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu upcoming leader in the organization, we look to, and point to, leaders that we aspire During his final City Council meeting as to be like. Luke Serpa is definitely one of City Manager, Luke Serpa was recognized the two or three people that I hold in that by both the Clovis City Council and the regard, and I’ve always held him in high Fresno Irrigation District (FID). regard.” Serpa began his career in the City of Since 2017, Serpa has served as the Clovis in 2005 when he was hired as the City Manager. According to the proclamaAssistant Public Utilities Director. In 2013, tion created for Serpa, under his leadership Serpa was promoted to Director of Public the city has become financially stronger. Utilities. On top of this financial growth, over 95% It was during his tenure at this position of residents voted, under Serpa’s tenure, that the FID saw first hand how much Luke that Clovis is recommended as a place to would work to keep Clovis and the district live. closely connected. In the proclamation, Mayor Jose Flores General Manager of the FID, Bill was quoted about the impact Luke had Stretch, spoke about the impact Serpa had during his entire tenure with the City of on his work. Clovis. “I’ve worked with the district for over “Luke Serpa has provided invaluable 25 years, and Clovis and FID have always leadership in Clovis for over 16 years,” had a very, very good, strong relationship Flores said. “He has seen the City through and I would like to say that it was strength- a historic drought and developed long-term ened when Luke took over as Public Utili- water sustainability solutions as well as ties Director nine years ago,” Stretch said. guided the City through the challenging KARL COOKE JR.

pandemic whole maintaining excellent services for the citizens of Clovis. The City has flourished under his leadership with expanded economic growth and infrastructure improvements that will serve the City for decades to come. While Luke has earned his retirement, he will be sorely missed by the City.” To recognize the work of the now retired City Manager, the City of Clovis officially proclaimed Dec 30th as Luke Serpa Day. Serpa was presented with a plaque from the FID and a Proclamation Certificate by the City Council. Councilmember Drew Bessinger also presented Serpa with a small gift as a thank you for his service. Serpa was given a moment to address both Stretch and the City Council. Serpa was nothing short of grateful to the FID. “First Bill, thank you for the recognition,” Serpa said. “I think that working with FID really has been easy. We have different missions, but I think we both strive to do the right thing for our region

and we have tried as best as possible to prevent it from becoming an urban versus rural thing and I think we’ve been pretty successful. Hopefully both of our agencies have come out stronger because of our efforts.” Serpa also took time to thank Mayor Flores and the council. “For this proclamation, I want to thank council for giving me the opportunity,” Serpa said. “Five years ago, to become City Manager, and to have faith and confidence in me. And I want to thank my staff. You guys are going to find out that I think anybody could probably sit in this seat with the staff I have and do a pretty good job with it. We have a tremendous staff, from the department heads down to the newest people that really have bought into the idea that we provide the maximum level of service we can and we do the right thing.” Luke ended his speech by recognizing John Holt as the new City Manager saying, “I know I leave the City in good hands.”

New Senior Living Facilities Approved in NE Clovis sonalized care and assistance by professional staff. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu The locations will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitation hours would be Two conditional use permits (CUPs) were between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Only family approved by the Clovis Planning Commismembers and friends would be allowed into sion in their final meeting of 2021 on Thurs- the facilities. day, Dec. 16. Staff on-site have two different shifts. The CUPs were for two senior assisted There would be two employees on-site living facilities to be located on the east side between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. During the of Locan Avenue between Powers Avenue evening/night shift, one employee will be and Shepherd Avenue. Both projects are loon-site. cated on approximately 0.85 acres. The designs of the two facilities will reThe official addresses of these projects are semble custom built homes with enhanced 1817 N. Locan Ave and 3019 Powers Ave. architectural treatments. This would provide Each development will be a 10-bed, 4,603 attractive, complimentary elevations. These square foot facility. designs would also be compatible with the The nature of proposed operations for surrounding single-family residential houses. both locations will be similar, but they will As far as the parking concerns, the pronot need to rely on each other. posals expressed two different points for The Planning Commission will act on both locations. each site individually. This means an action At 1817 N. Locan, there would be a on one facility does not affect the other. driveway to a three car garage. For additional These assisted living facilities will be parking, access would be on the north side of residential housing style environments. They the project where they can access four stalls. will operate as non-medical facilities. Each For the 3019 Powers Ave location, there resident in the facility will be provided perwill also be a driveway to a three car garage. KARL COOKE JR.

The additional four parking stalls will be accessible through Powers Ave. Both proposed parking locations are in compliance with the development codes. One clarification Planning Commissioner Mike Cunningham requested was about state licensing from the applicant. Co-owner of A Place Called Home, Colin Murchison, gave more details Courtesy of Clovis Planning Commission on this question. Two conditional use permits for new senior living facilities were “We’re licensed as recently approved at the Dec. 17 Clovis Planning Commission. residential care facilities for the elderly and that license is non-medagencies will come in and provide services in ical,” Murchison said. “We provide support our homes.” for the elderly over the age of 65 who need Murchison also added that his brother, assistance with activities of daily living. Our David, is a nurse. This provides extra safety residents can range from the mobile who and supervision to help families feel more maybe need just a little bit of physical assis- comfortable joining their facilities. tance, maybe some medication management. Both CUPs were approved unanimously We can also care for individuals all the way by the Planning Commission with a vote of through to end of life on hospice and hospice

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Clovis Citizens Weigh in on the Mask Mandate BROOKE CHAU @BrookeChauTV

On Monday, Dec. 13., State officials announced that California will be implementing an indoor mask mandate, effective Wednesday, December 15 and will run through January 15, 2022. As we are now approaching the two year mark since the first shutdown in March, 2020, Clovis citizens weigh in on the mandate. “If they ask, I will put it on,” said Elaina Gonzales, “It is a small thing, and I will respect it.” However, not everyone agrees with Gonzales. Emily Schalk said, “It’s an ongoing cycle and I am sick of it.” California will also tighten restrictions on those who are not vaccinated who attend large indoor gatherings of 1,000 people or more, requiring them to receive a negative Covid test within one day of the event. This differs from current rules requiring a test within 72 hours of the event. “2 weeks turned into 2 years,” said Steve Reeves, “It’s almost like the masks never worked in the first place.” On the contrary, “Masks are the only way to slow the spread. The faster we comply the faster go can go back to normal,” said Leslie White. The state is also recommending that people who travel to California or return to

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On Monday, Dec. 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new mask mandates to to be effective December 15 through January 15.

the state after traveling be tested for Covid within three to five days. Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s secretary of health and human services, explained that science has shown that even a small increase in indoor masking can help prevent the virus from spreading, which in result, can help keep hospitals from filling. Ghaly says that hospital capacity is being pressed and challenged in California. With COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

being highly recommended by the CDC and 25.7 million Californians being vaccinated, some share their frustration and concern. “I got the vaccine for normalcy, wearing a mask is not normalcy,” said Marg Johnson, “What was the point of getting vaccinated then?” State officials are implementing masks to bring an added layer of protection as the Omicron variant is increasingly being

found across California. Since Thanksgiving, the state’s seven day average case rate has increased by 47% and hospitalizations have increased by 14%, according to the California Department of Public Health. State officials have also not provided specific details on how the new mask mandate will be enforced, but Ghaly said the state is expecting most people to choose to wear a mask in indoor spaces.

working with regulatory agencies to resolve this issue. In April of this year, the City worked contamination was discovered during site with the Department of Toxic Substances grading. These contaminants were discov- Control (DTSC) to evaluate the soil conered under the foundations of a previous tamination and to ensure the future buildbuilding. ings on-site are safe. The soil contamination was between Additional testing was conducted and three to five feet below the surface. reported with DTSC to determine if health After digging further to discover the ex- risks remain and, if so, the appropriate tent of the contamination, the lower limit building protections required for this. was found at 35 feet in depth and 100 feet An independent toxicologist reported the in diameter. Within this area a tar-like ma- health risks are low and no additional proterial with debris was discovered. tections were necessary. According to Mathis’ presentation, DTSC was not convinced of the indeover 2,000 cubic yards of discolored soil pendent toxicologist’s report and continues was excavated, stored on the side (for to require additional sampling and analysis sampling), and then properly disposed of by the City. off-site. DTSC has not completed their review For the past 10 months, the City has and the site construction has been limited. been addressing the contamination and In an effort to slowly move forward

with construction, a vapor barrier was designed for the buildings. This barrier is a layer of durable sheets of plastic that prevent moisture from moving into the buildings and prevents underground vapors from entering the buildings. This system was approved by DTSC and the City Council. The City continues to work with the DTSC on other monitoring/mitigation recommendations for the site. The contamination and cleanup efforts accumulated an additional $3.2 million to the project budget, totaling $23 million. One question on Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua’s mind was the cause of the contaminated soil. Renee Mathis gave the council a partial answer. “We were able to determine the type of contamination,” Mathis said. “Oil, gasoline, diesel. The cause of it, I have not

heard what the cause of it is. I know on the site there was the old lumber mill, a taxidermy, I believe there was an automotive repair, but I don’t know that through any of the historical research that pinpointed a particular business that is accountable.” City Manager Luke Serpa mentioned that the site was home to a rail yard when the railroad was new. The council voted unanimously 3-0 to pass the budget amendment for the Landmark Project. Councilmember Bob Whalen was absent from the meeting and Mayor Jose Flores was unable to vote on the item due to a conflict of interest. To learn more about the Landmark Square Project amendment, you can visit the City of Clovis YouTube page. You can also visit the City of Clovis website at cityofclovis.com/government/city-council/ city-council-agendas/.

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Dr. Ghaly spoke to reporters on Monday and emphasized his understanding of people’s fatigue of these laws. “We know people are tired and hungry for normalcy. Frankly, I am too,” Ghaly said. “That said, this is a critical time where we have a tool that we know has worked. We are proactively putting this tool of universal indoor masking in public settings in place to ensure we get through a time of joy and hope without a darker cloud of concern and despair.” The guidance and mandate comes with Christmas just around the corner. Families

gathering for the holiday season could result an increase in the number of cases. Ghaly stated that there is no state directive instructing California residents on what they can or can’t do during the holidays, but emphasized that residents should get vaccinated. Ghaly also recommended that families try to spend more time outside instead of indoors. This is because the virus is easier to transmit indoors. These mandates are expected to end on Jan 15th.

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This mandate will affect about 50% of counties throughout the state that don’t currently have mask mandates of their own according to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. In addition to the mask requirement, those without proof of vaccination that are attending events with more than 1,000 people must show proof of a negative COVID test within one day. The previous guidelines requested a negative test within 72 hours.

California also recommends that those traveling in or out of the state get tested for the virus within three to five days. The newest take-home tests, available to purchase through pharmacies, are an acceptable proof of a negative test result. These latest guidelines for state residents follow a rise in cases across California Ghaly stated that since Thanksgiving, California has seen its daily COVID-19 case rate rise 47%. Before Thanksgiving, the state was experiencing around 9.6 cases per 100,000 residents per day; that number is now 14 cases per 100,000.

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Clovis Police Department Hosts Coat Drive for Students

Clovis Public Safety Employees Association, Regency Dry Cleaning, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Legacy The Clovis Police Department hostChurch, Grace Place Church, CUSD and ed their annual coat drive this holiday anyone else who generously donated a season and were able to donate 220 coats new or gently used coat. “The well-being and safety of those to students at Clovis Unified School we serve are our highest priority, and District. we always love the opportunity to give. On Thursday morning, the coats were Like our motto says, “to those we serve, delivered to various schools in Clovis and will be given to students in need of a we want to be the best!” Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season, Clowarm coat. vis,” said the Clovis Police Department The Clovis Police Department gives on Facebook. thanks to its department members,

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The Clovis PD held a coat drive for CUSD students where over 220 coats were donated.

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A police-escorted convoy delivered food items collected by students and staff of the Clovis East High School Area to the Central California Food Bank on Thursday, Dec. 16. The area is made up of Clovis East High School, Reyburn Intermediate, Boris, Fancher Creek, Freedom, Miramonte, Oraze, Reagan, Temperance-Kutner and Young elementary schools. The annual winter food drive has broken record after record throughout the years. This year looks to be no different with over 35,000 items donated. This includes flats of canned soups, bottles of water, bins of dried beans, boxes of cereals and more. The “Clovis East Area Convoy” included eight staff members driving their pickup

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Clovis East High School staff loads canned goods and food donations onto a crate for their annual Winter Food Drive on Thursday, Dec. 16.

trucks and a Fresno County Rural Transit filled with the donations. The person driving the transit will be from the company Build Your Dreams (BYD USA). The convoy had four motorcade escorts from the Fresno Police Department guiding

them as they made their way to the Food Bank. Event organizer and Clovis East teacher Jamie Arredondo explained the importance of this annual drive from all schools within the area.

“It’s amazing to see the generosity year in and year out,” Arredondo said. “We hope it establishes a strong tradition of giving in our community.” Central California Food Bank Marketing and Communications Manager Robin Allen-Maddox expressed his gratitude for the school area’s efforts. “The efforts of Clovis East and their amazing students never ceases to amaze us,” Allen-Maddox said. “We are thankful for the vast array of items that we can turn around and distribute to our neighbors in need. Beyond the food, we are thankful for the spirit of giving that is instilled in these students through this food drive.” A portion of the donations will be used to assist families within the Clovis East Area who look for support from the Clovis Unified Transition Team.

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Christmas Light Show Review BROOKE CHAU @BrookeChauTV

Christmas light displays have become more popular and more competitive year after year. Here in Clovis, there are many homes and neighborhoods that go above and beyond to ensure that the holiday season is filled with lights to enjoy. “Fresno Xmas Lights” has become a source of excitement for those looking to see the best holiday light displays in the Fresno and Clovis area. There are 13 must see places according to @fresnoxmaslights on Instagram spreading all the way from West Fresno to East Clovis. Those places in Clovis include: 1950 N Bush Ave, Candy Cane Lane on Cindy Dr, 356 W Sierra Ave, 5918 N De Wolf Ave, 356 W Sierra Ave, and 97 N Cindy Ave. Those places in Fresno include: 2760 E. Emerald Ave, 791 W. Palo Alto Ave, 6047 N. Winchester Ave, Christmas Tree Lane on Van Ness, 4715 W. Dakota Ave, 4217 W. Shields, 7495 W. San Bruno Ave, 3671 N. Laverne Ave, and 7118 E. Redlands Ave. Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno is not having designated walking nights this year due to the pandemic. You can still drive down the iconic street and check out the lights from your car. However, Candy Cane Lane in Clovis does allow walking any night of the week as well as cruising in your car.

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Candy Cane Lane is one of the many Christmas light attractions in the Clovis/Fresno area.

Take a light tour around Clovis before Santa comes to town. Some popular homes in Clovis that have caused attraction this season are 5918 N. De Wolf Ave that also plays Christmas music that goes along with their light display. Turn on the radio to channel 92.7 for the Christmas carols. On 97 N Cindy Ave, there is not only lights but a video screen playing classic Christmas cartoons. If you have children, 97 N Cindy Ave is the place where your children

will be mesmerized by the cartoons playing and lights blinking around the screen. 356 W Sierra Ave is a busier street so be cautious when driving down to check out their entire home display of colorful lights. A favorite that has many people lined up to see is 1950 N Bush Ave. This location has snow fall every night at 6 p.m, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for 5 minutes. Jordan Hunter has three snow machines as part of his display. The inspiration behind the snow comes from Disneyland’s snow that falls on Main Street.

A light display that everyone in your group of all ages will love is the neighborhood that makes up Candy Cane Lane. Grab a hot chocolate on your way and stroll the streets of Candy Cane Lane enjoying the light and music displays. Visiting these light attractions are a great way to get everyone of all ages into the Christmas spirit and get to see some of the most elaborate displays. Enjoy these free holiday amenities in the Clovis community as Christmas is less than a few days away.

Lenny “Pappy” Papulias Receives Special Recognition General Services Manager of the CSAC, Amy Hance, provided the approximate amount of food Pappy and the other kitchen volunteers have cooked over the past 39 The Clovis City Council awarded a Preyears. sentation of Proclamation in honor of Lenny According to Hance, Papulias and his “Pappy” Papulias Monday evening. Papulias crew have cooked at least 1,400 turkeys, was recognized for his continued support of 4,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, created 475 the Annual Thanksgiving Lunch at the Clovis trays of stuffing and green beans, and 780 Senior Activity Center (CSAC). gallons of gravy. The CSAC has been providing free comPapulias spoke briefly to the council munity Thanksgiving lunches since 1982. To about his contribution to the yearly event. date, the annual event has provided approxi“I just want to say thank you,” Papulias mately 12,000 hot meals to those who are in said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to do this need. every year. We’re coming up on my 40th Every Thanksgiving, for 39 years, Papuyear. It’s not just me, it’s a team of talented lias has volunteered to help cook the turkeys helpers that have been helping me for quite and side dishes. Pappy has been the leader of a few years which, sooner or later, I hope to other kitchen volunteers who work the day retire and I think it’ll be in good hands. They prior, and overnight, to create the meals for know what they’re doing, they love what the Clovis holiday tradition. they do, we love what we do, and hey I got a Even during the restrictions of 2020, Pap- few more years so…thank you.” py remained committed to providing meals Until his retirement, the CSAC and all for those in need. With his efforts, the CSAC those who volunteer will look to Pappy for was able to provide over 500 meals in a his constant contribution. drive-thru event. As Pappy says, “Just want to feed the KARL COOKE JR.

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Lenny “Pappy” Papulias presented with Presentation of Proclamation by Clovis City Council.

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Fifth Street Antiques Frost Oak Creek Creations Goode Ol’ Days Antiques Maxwell House Antiques Once Upon a Time Robin’s Nest Suquie’s Treasures

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A Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave., 297-9052

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Clovis Appliance, 602 5th St., 299-6806 Clovis Coin Shop, 442 Pollasky Ave, 326-8464

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FAMILY FEATURES

hipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter chill outdoors. Delicious, heartwarming snacks offer a simple and savory way to bring everyone in from the cold while enjoying comforting flavors together. Lean on beloved ingredients like go-to RAGÚ sauces when it’s time to come together for quick bites. The possibilities are nearly endless with delicious recipes using classics like the RAGÚ Old World Style Traditional or RAGÚ Simply Traditional options. Hearty flavors can take away the chill of winter in recipes like Snowman Pizza Bombs, Polenta Bites and Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip. Easy to make and fun to create together, these simple snacks are perfect for a cold afternoon spent together in the kitchen or watching a family-movie marathon. Originally started by an Italian mother more than 80 years ago, RAGÚ sauce, known for its distinctive yellow cap, is the perfect have-on-hand pantry staple to help you create easy and delicious home cooking. As an invaluable resource and family favorite since 1937, RAGÚ sauces easily allow anyone, regardless of gender or culinary skillset, to “cook like a mother” and serve up delicious, homemade favorites. The brand’s rich heritage and array of sauce choices ensures that your next cold-weather day spent inside will be elevated with family-favorite snacks and easy and taste-tempting meals made with RAGÚ. Find more recipes perfect for warming up this winter at Ragu.com.

Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip

Recipe courtesy of Marzia Aziz of “Little Spice Jar” Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4-6 Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups RAGÚ Simply Traditional Sauce 3 cloves garlic, divided 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, divided 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 log (10-10 1/2 ounces) goat cheese, softened at room temperature 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing, divided 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme kosher salt, divided pepper 1 large baguette, sliced on bias blistered tomatoes, for serving (optional) Position one rack in upper third of oven and one in lower third. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray small, round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Add sauce to small bowl. Grate in two garlic cloves then add 1/8 cup basil and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine then pour sauce into baking dish. Smash goat cheese log into ball. Place ball between two sheets plastic wrap. Using hands, flatten cheese into thick, round disc about 1 inch smaller in diameter than baking dish. Remove goat cheese from plastic wrap and place in center of sauce. Drizzle cheese with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, kosher salt and pepper. Bake on lower rack, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is warmed through. Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Drizzle or brush with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake crostini on upper rack 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. When bread is done, remove from oven, cut last garlic clove in half and rub cut side on bread. Top dip with remaining basil and blistered tomatoes, if desired, and serve with crostini. Note: To make blistered tomatoes: Heat skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add 1 pint cherry tomatoes to dry skillet and let sit 1 minute. Lower heat to low, toss tomatoes with 2 teaspoons olive oil and cook 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes are about to burst. Remove from heat; sprinkle with pinch of salt and pepper.

Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip

Snowman Pizza Bombs

1 tube (11.8 ounces) pizza dough 1 jar (24 ounces) RAGÚ Old World Style Traditional Sauce 1 package (6 ounces) pepperoni slices 1 package (6 ounces) Canadian bacon slices 1 package (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 package (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese slices

Snowman Pizza Bombs

Decorative vegetables (optional): multicolored sweet peppers olives spinach mushrooms cherry tomatoes Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut pizza dough into 12 squares. On each square, place 1/2 teaspoon sauce and evenly top with pepperoni, Canadian bacon and cheddar cheese. Pinch corners of dough together to round into balls then place in muffin tins. In small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; brush generously over dough balls. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from muffin tin and carefully shape dough balls into circles; place on baking sheet. Cover with mozzarella slices and bake until melted. Create snowman faces by decorating each with peppers, olives, spinach, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, if desired. Use remaining sauce for dipping.

Polenta Bites

1 tube (18 ounces) polenta 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 jar (24 ounces) RAGÚ Chunky Tomato, Garlic and Onion Sauce 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella 2 sprigs, rosemary, destemmed and chopped 3 basil leaves, chopped 1 block (8 ounces) hard Parmesan cheese

Cut polenta into slices. In skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; fry polenta slices 10-12 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown. In saucepan over medium heat, warm sauce. Place polenta slices on tray and sprinkle with mozzarella. Place 1/2 teaspoon warm sauce on each slice then sprinkle with chopped rosemary and basil. Grate hard Parmesan onto each slice for topping.

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Let’s Talk Clovis: Remembering “Mr. Clovis” Rex Phebus, 1920-2013 PEG BOS Historian/Clovis Museum Sponsor

Rex Phebus was born in Clovis on October 17, 1920 and died on March 3, 2013. He would be known as “Mr. Clovis”. Rex’s membership of 72 years with the Clovis Rodeo Association, his 30 years as Director of the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, his service in World War II, his dedication to the youth and senior citizens of Clovis validates his leadership and commitment to his community and nation. When Rex was born, his father George owned a grocery store near the southeast corner of Tollhouse and Third Street. Rex attended Clovis Grammar School and graduated from Clovis High School in 1938. He excelled in baseball and won the coveted Sassano Blanket Baseball Award his senior year. He then became a member of the Fresno Dale Brothers championship softball team and in 1952, he helped establish the Clovis Boys Baseball League. Rex served in the U.S. Army in World War II (1942-1945) in the Burma and China theaters. He opened a gas station at 7th and Clovis Avenue. It was a “go to” place and many Clovis youths worked at his station.

He became Director of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District in 1953 and continued his guidance of youth as they played in the gymnasium that has been since remodeled into a ballroom. Rex coordinated after school programs for both the City of Clovis and the Clovis Unified School District. He received a resolution from State Assemblyman Ernest Mobley in 1970 for his dedication to the youth of Clovis. Rex was always a champion of Clovis senior citizens. In 1969, he supported the formation of the “Jolly Times” senior citizens group and their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. He was honored at the dedication of the City’s Senior Citizen Roundup Transit bus system. Rex retired from the district in 1984 and the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Building was renamed “The Rex Phebus Veterans Memorial Building”. He received the first “Clovis Citizen of the Year” award from the Clovis Independent in 1974 for his outstanding contribution to the Clovis Rodeo Association and the youth of Clovis. His father, George Phebus, joined the Clovis Day Festival Association in 1928 (named changed to Clovis Rodeo Association in 1949). Rex joined the group in 1938. His dad was selected Grand Marshal of the Clovis parade in 1934 and Rex received the same honor in 1994. “Mr. Clovis” left us a rich heritage.

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Rex “Mr. Clovis” Phebus, October 17, 1920 - March 3, 2013.

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July 11, 1925 – December 12, 2021 Lonnie is survived by his son Timothy McLain Rolen (Shelly); and his daughter Janice Little (Eric); his sister Fern Mc Alister and his sister Rethida Jo Cisneros; his grandson Brant Rolen, his grandson Chad Adams Rolen (Kati), his grandson Andrew Dalton Little (Kolleen), his grandchild Ashlee Scott Reid, his great-grandson Bo Jordan Rolen and his great-grandson Brooks Dallas Rolen. Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife June Rolen; his sister Florene Sharp; his sister Lydeen York and his sister Yvonne Stiggins. A Visitation for Lonnie will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m., at New Hope Community

Church, 4620 East Nees Avenue, Clovis, California 93611. A Church Service will occur Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., at New Hope Community Church. Serving as Pallbearers are Brant Rolen, Chad Rolen, Andrew Little, Katti Rolen, Ashlee Reid, Kollen Little, Bo Rolen and Brooks Rolen. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome. com for the Rolen family.

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LOG OF SHAME APRIL BLANKINSHIP AND TONI GARCIA Contributed

December 1st, 2021 At around 11 p.m., a man was working out at a gym on Shaw after a long day at work. He decided to head to the showers when he noticed that the locker he was using, was open and all the contents missing including his wallet! What kind of low life stealing a guy’s wallet while he is working out? The thief is lucky they did not get caught because this guy already works out and I am sure they were in for a butt whooping! December 2nd, 2021 Around 1 p.m. at a big box store on Herndon, an unknown suspect walked in to buy some toys for Christmas. Upon realizing the prices of things, the suspect decided paying was for the birds and they took off with a cart full of toys! Let us just hope they were taking them to donate to the less fortunate instead of just being a bad human! December 3rd, 2021 An administrator from an out-of-town school district was staying at a hotel on Clovis Ave. When they came out to go to their meeting around 11 a.m., they noticed a male standing near their car suspiciously. When they got closer to the car, the male noticed them and took off running towards a car and sped off. The male had been attempting to break into the car and did a lot of damage while doing it. Luckily, nothing was taken but they sure left an impression on the administrator…and the car. December 4th, 2021 At around 8pm at a frozen yogurt shop, a few workers were getting ready to close for the night when someone shot into the store! Luckily no one was hurt, but there was some damage to the store front. I love frozen yogurt too, buddy, but you don’t have to shoot the place up because it is closed when you want some ice cream! December 5th, 2021 At around 6 p.m. at a big box store on Herndon, a pair of thieves were arrested for attempting to steal toys and clothes. This is their second time, as they were just in a few days prior for stealing toys and clothes as well. I understand money is tight but a theft charge is not worth a huge Christmas. Now more than likely, the pair will be in spending Christmas in a jail cell. December 6th, 2021 At around 11 a.m., a worker at a pizza place on Clovis reported a break in upon arriving to open the store. The thieves stole a giant 80” TV and got off with about $300 cash from the drawer! They better watch out because Santa is watching and sounds like these guys are going to be on the naughty list for this one. December 7th, 2021 Over on Celeste Ave, a couple returned home from a vacation to find their home had been robbed! Someone had kicked in their side garage door to enter their home and took valuable items like purses, wallets, and credit cards. Robbing people must be exhausting because the thieves even took two sports drinks! Do you know what else is exhausting? Working a job every single day. Try doing that instead of stealing from hardworking people! December 8th, 2021 Just after 10 a.m. on Dennis Ave, a porch pirate sure struck jackpot. The homeowner reported a suspect had stolen multiple packages from their porch including, a meal delivery kit, make up, a jacket and an air fryer. Sounds like someone’s wife is going to be having a great Christmas! December 9th, 2021 Around 10:30 am, at a local discount retail store a woman was booked into custody while attempting to steal several items totaling almost $900! The police were called, and the woman was caught with all the stolen merchandise in her trunk. When the police ran her name, they also found out she was on parole! She was booked into county jail but this stint while being on parole is going to have her looking at serious time! December 10th, 2021 At a big box retailer on Herndon Ave, two adult females were caught stealing over $200 in Magic the Gathering card game! Of all things that someone could steal, they decided to steal a card game. They must really love the game if they are willing to go to jail to get them! December 11th, 2021 A resident over on Nicolette Ave reported that a package had been stolen off their porch by an unknown suspect. The package in question had been a customized photo book for the resident’s grandma! What low lives to steal from granny! Serves them right as the book is useless to them but hopefully, they do the right thing and just mail it back to the resident! December 12th, 2021 Around 11 p.m. on Bedford Ave, a resident was going outside to turn off their Christmas lights for the night when they noticed that their decorations had been taken. A set of five feet tall Mickey and Minnie Mouse inflatables were taken off their lawn! There is a shortage of Christmas decorations this year but stealing the mouse and his girlfriend from someone’s lawn is never okay. So much for the most wonderful time of the year. December 13th, 2021 Around 2 a.m. on Herndon Ave, an officer spotted a driver that was swerving down the road. Upon pulling them over, they could smell alcohol coming from the driver. When the officer asked for the driver’s license, the driver then admitted their license was suspended! When the officer administered a sobriety test, the driver failed. Not only was the driver cited for no valid license, but they were also hauled off to jail for drunk driving! Hopefully, a night in the drunk tank will knock some sense into them for all the mistakes they had made that night. December 14th, 2021 At a shopping center on Shaw Ave, a few minutes before midnight, there was a report of suspicious activity. The officers arrived to find three people huddled in a corner. Upon approaching the group, police noticed the group smoking meth! The three musketeers were escorted to the paddy wagon and off to pokey. They thought huddling in a corner would not be suspicious. Do not do drugs, kids, it obviously rots your brain. *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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Matt Giordano Steps Down As Buchanan Head Football Coach GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_

After leading Buchanan High School to back-to-back TRAC championships, Matt Giordano announced Monday afternoon that he is stepping down as the Bears’ head football coach. Giordano’s six years at the helm of the football program were defined by consistent excellence on the field and the close relationships he shared with players and staff off it. He amassed a record of 51-16 since he took over as head coach in 2016. Since 2017, the Bears have won 80% of their games, completed three 10-win seasons, and battled with local and state powerhouses like Central, De La Salle, Narbonne, and Los Alamitos. Giordano’s profile as a former Buchanan Bear, Cal Golden Bear, and nine-year NFL safety elevated the image of the football program and attracted big-time teams to Veterans Memorial Stadium. He also produced a long list of athletes that went on to compete at the next level. Current Division-I college football and baseball stars Kendall Milton, Jalen Cropper, and Brock Jones played for Giordano, a 2019 inductee into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame. The list goes on for current Division-I and junior college football players that came through Buchanan under Giordano’s watch. Giordano’s vast football experience, ranging from his two years as a Fresno City Ram to playing in Super Bowl XLI for the Indianapolis Colts, allowed him to build a winning football team that reflected himself as a player and person – gritty, hard-working, and humble. Ask his players, who were informed by Giordano of his decision Monday

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Former Buchanan head coach Matt Giordano catches his breath after defeating Central 31-28 at Koligian Stadium on March 26, 2021.

morning, and they will mention how much of an impact he left on them. “Gio was not just a coach to us or me but someone that I could look up to,” said Buchanan linebacker Logan Studt. “With him, not everything was just about winning. It was about how we are doing in school and how all of us are doing off the football field. I knew that he cared about us like we were his own, and he would do anything for any of us on the team.” Studt said that when the team found

out Giordano was stepping down, “every one of us was in disbelief and devastated.” Giordano posted a letter on the Buchanan High football Instagram page that read in part, “Even though this decision comes with great sadness, I remain grateful for this opportunity to have been given the chance to coach here at Buchanan High School. Very few have the opportunity to come back and coach at their alma mater and to be given the chance to do

that, I considered myself very blessed.” Giordano closed his letter by stating, “Although this chapter of coaching at Buchanan High School is coming to an end, my family and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for the next chapter. We will always hope and pray for the best for this program and school. We are so thankful for the memories and friendships we have made during our time at Buchanan. Thanks again! Go Bears!!!”

Clovis West Outlasts Clovis North in Triple Overtime Nike Final Thriller GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_

Four quarters were not enough to decide a champion of the Clovis West Nike Invitational Saturday night. Neither was five or six enough, either. Instead, it took three overtimes, but the Clovis West Golden Eagles defeated the Clovis North Broncos, 102-94, in an instant classic won by the tournament hosts but not necessarily dominated by them. The Golden Eagles won their first Nike Invitational boys’ basketball championship since 2017 and improved to a perfect 10-0 record, admittedly by the skin of their own teeth. “[Clovis North] deserved the game, I think, more than we did,” said Clovis West head coach Vance Walberg. “I thought they played harder than we did tonight, which hurts me. “Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good, and we were lucky tonight.” There were so many chances for the game

to slip away from Clovis West. The Golden Eagles trailed by as much as 16 in the third quarter, roared back to tie it up, only to fall behind by five, 62-57, with under five minutes left in the fourth. Clovis West battled back, tied the game again, and had an answer for every Clovis North score. When freshman Bronco Loukas Jones connected on a right-handed floater to take a 68-66 lead with 37 seconds left, Clovis West’s Trey Carr laid one up to send the game into overtime. It appeared Clovis West’s “luck” ran out in the first overtime when Clovis North, holding onto a 78-76 lead, gave the inbounds pass to Jaylen Bryant with 14 seconds remaining and four seconds left on the shot clock. Bryant’s layup attempt got wedged between the backboard and rim, resulting in a jump ball and granting possession to Clovis North with a reset shot clock. Clovis West was forced to foul, and Clovis North had a chance to ice the game with See CW BBALL, Pg. 15

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Clovis West guard Issac Martinez drives past a Clovis North defender during the Clovis West Nike Invitational championship game on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

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Clovis East Area Donates 35,000 items to Food Bank

Your Dreams (BYD USA). The convoy had four motorcade escorts from the Fresno Police Department guiding

them as they made their way to the Food Bank. Event organizer and Clovis East teacher

Jamie Arredondo explained the importance of this annual drive from all schools within the area. “It’s amazing to see the generosity year in and year out,” Arredondo said. “We hope it establishes a strong tradition of giving in our community.” Central California Food Bank Marketing and Communications Manager Robin Allen-Maddox expressed his gratitude for the school area’s efforts. “The efforts of Clovis East and their amazing students never ceases to amaze us,” Allen-Maddox said. “We are thankful for the vast array of items that we can turn around and distribute to our neighbors in need. Beyond the food, we are thankful for the spirit of giving that is instilled in these students through this food drive.” A portion of the donations will be used to assist families within the Clovis East Area who look for support from the Clovis Unified Transition Team.

overtime – this time, inches away. The Broncos had one last shot with 0.6 seconds remaining, and Niko Jones put his inbounds pass in the perfect spot for an unguarded, leaping Jordan Espinoza to tip it in. His momentum carried him too far and his shot was too strong as the game entered triple overtime. Clovis West pulled away in the seventh period to win the first of at least three battles this season between the Tri-River Athletic Conference rivals. Clovis North (6-1), along with West, is considered a favorite to compete in the Open Division playoffs, so a fourth matchup isn’t entirely out of the question. As for the first meeting Saturday night, a momentum-shifting third quarter made the

difference. The Broncos dominated the first half and the early part of the third quarter, their leading scorer Connor Amundsen scoring 15 of his game-high 33 points before halftime. But Clovis West went on a 15-2 run in the third as Clovis North was called for eight fouls compared to zero for Clovis West. “When it’s eight-zero [for fouls],” said Clovis North head coach Tony Amundsen, “Clovis West can be more aggressive because they have zero fouls, and now Clovis West is in the bonus, so it has a huge influence on the game. It completely changes your defense, the way you guard them, your aggressiveness, and then allows them to be more aggressive.”

Foul trouble coupled with turnovers doomed the Broncos, but as much as Saturday night was about what Clovis North didn’t do, Clovis West’s new stars also stepped up and seized the moment. Along with Martinez’s 31, Parrish-Tillman scored 25 points, Carr scored 15, and Zack Chauhan chipped in 10. “The beauty about this team is that the last four years, we relied on Cole [Anderson] to bounce out of holes all the time,” Walberg said. “Now we don’t have Cole, so one night it might be Issac, one night it might be Tyus, one night it might be Marshel [Sanders] or Trey or Jackson [Young]. We have a little bit more balance, but we have to become a lot more consistent.”

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two free throws. The first free throw attempt missed, and Clovis West sent the game into a second overtime with a layup from 6-foot-7 senior Tyus Parrish-Tillman. The second overtime was full of twists and turns, with three buckets to either tie or take the lead made between both teams in the final 40 seconds. Two of those shots came from Clovis West junior Issac Martinez, who led the Golden Eagles with 31 points. Clovis North, once again, came painfully close to winning at the end of the second

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Improve Your Health with Random Acts of Kindness Or, lend your ear to someone at a retirement community – they have the best stories! Did you know that performing random And if you do have room acts of kindness can actually improve in your budget, consider your health? Amid the challenges of the paying for another custompandemic, now more than ever is a time to er’s coffee or meal next time be kind. Simply sending a thoughtful note you’re at the drive-through. to a faraway friend, holding the door open In December 2020, a Dairy for someone, or agreeing to an afternoon Queen customer who did of free babysitting for a busy parent can this sparked a chain reaction, make a huge difference in someone’s day. leading to more than 900 cars You can also benefit. Being kind can of customers covering each go a long way toward improving your other’s meals in Minnesota. emotional wellbeing. A 2019 study in The It shows how one small act Journal of Social Psychology found that of kindness can snowball into people who performed kindness activities something larger that makes for seven days saw a boost in happiness. everyone’s days just a little The degree to which their happiness inbit brighter. creased was directly tied to the number of Need more ideas? Folacts of kindness they performed. low Noble Credit Union on Kindness has been shown to benefit our Instagram as they surprise emotional wellbeing and improve overall and delight members, people happiness: on the street, and local busi• Mental health can improve, nesses doing random acts of as doing acts of kindness has proven to kindness. Envato Elements increase serotonin and dopamine which Noble Credit Union, a The Noble Credit Union Clovis branch is located on 175 N Clovis Ave. between Sierra and Herndon Ave. makes us feel good Forbes Best-in-State Credit • Oxytocin, a hormone that makes benefits, consistency, is key. • Give a shout out to a local busiUnion, has been treating us feel connected to each other, is inHere are a few free or low-cost ways to ness. Leave a positive Google or Yelp each member with kindness, dignity, and creased by kindness perform random acts of kindness during review after a good experience. This is honor while helping members make sound • Kindness reduces stress levels the pandemic: especially helpful to them during the chal- financial decisions for 80 years. The • Research has found that perform• Connect with a loved one. Pick lenges of the pandemic. Credit Union offers members full access ing random acts of kindness can also inup the phone and call, not text, a loved one • Donate your gently used houseto a wide range of financial education and crease our longevity and boost heart health you have not spoken to in a while. They’ll hold items. You may receive new towels services, including low-rate auto loans, In addition, thinking of others first, or love to hear your voice! and blankets this holiday; consider donatMyRewards Visa credit card, mortgage doing something nice for others can help • Give an exhausted parent a break. ing your old stuff to a homeless or animal and equity loans, online and mobile bankstrengthen social ties and the sense that Holiday time most parents are tired from shelter. ing, and more. For more information about you’re part of a community. the hustle and bustle of the season. Offer • Volunteer. So many organizations membership at Noble Credit Union, call Being kind any time is best, but to reap to watch their children for a few hours so are in need of help with providing food, (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com. the physical, emotional, and mental health they can relax and rejuvenate. gifts, holiday dinners, etc to those in need.

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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.

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