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It is that time of the year — beanies, hot cocoa & cookies, Christmas music and bright lights. The City of Clovis celebrated its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Monday night, Dec. 6 at City Hall on 5th Street. Hundreds of people gathered as they enjoyed Christmas carols performed by Clovis High Choir and Clark Intermediate School Choir as well as an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Clause along with some helping hands — the elves. Clovis High Choir student Mackenzie Haynes described the night as a celebration with the community coming together. “It’s actually personally my first year here — despite being in choir three years now,” Haynes said. “Covid hit, so I wasn’t able to do it my first two years, so it’s good to be out here.”

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A family of four poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the City of Clovis’ Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Clovis resident Adam Barrett was at the event to support his daughter Montgomery, who is in the Clark Intermediate

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The holiday spirit was in full swing on Saturday night in Old Town Clovis on December 4. The streets of Old Town were filled with families watching the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade hosted by the Old Town

The Clovis/ Fresno Y’s Men Club waving to residents during the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade in Old Town Clovis on Dec. 4, 2021.

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Students and parents of Clovis Unified School District could soon see changes to the dress code. At the Nov. 19 board meeting, CUSD presented their findings after receiving many comments and recommendations to the district’s dress code this past year. The district held 117 meetings at all schools, communicated through 10 different channels, and received an additional 237 comments online from individuals. When looking into all the statistics, 68% of participants who gave feedback answered that CUSD needs to be less strict in their dress code. If changes are to be implemented, it’s suggested that the three biggest clothing changes are in regards to leggings, frayed/ripped clothing, and modifying the allowable length of shorts and athletic shorts that are acceptable. The categories of participants broke it down into three major groups: parents, students, and staff. Other individual comments posted online were evaluated in their own category. The main three clothing suggestions mentioned were voted as the top concerns for dress code changes in the Parents category. Another clothing option that was brought up in polls was camouflage. This choice of clothing was previously unacceptable to wear in CUSD. Parents wonder if it still poses threats against safety as per

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New Bench on Veterans Parkway

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New bench on Veterans Parkway honoring Sgt. Ken Kemmerer.

Hanging out in Old Town Clovis

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Clovis business owner, Cora Shipley and her brother-in-law, Mr. Hansen enjoying some time at Soups and Scoops on Pollasky.

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3 Oaks Gallery is moving out of Old Town Clovis location and into Fresno.

Children’s Electric Christmas Parade in Old Town Clovis Photo by Ron Sundquist

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Santa Claus waves to the residents.

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Clovis City Councilmembers getting ready to hop on the City trolley and stroll down Old Town Clovis for the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade.

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The VFW Post 3225 was star-spangled out for the parade.

The Clovis North High School Marching Band.

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A Clovis Unified bus was dressed as Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer and fully-decked with lights.

It’s Beginning to Look Book Signing at Book Barn A Lot Like Christmas!

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Tom Morton, U.S. Marine Veteran signing his new book, “Love-War-Life,” on Saturday, Dec. 4 at The Book Barn in Old Town Clovis from 6-8 p.m.

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Christmas decorations are going up in yards all over Clovis.

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Make Their Sacrifices Matter Clovis Veterans Memorial District Honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

The Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) held its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony, Dec 7th. The day that former president Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “will live in infamy.” On this day in 1941, the empire of Japan surprised the United States by attacking Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by airstrike. 2,403 lives were lost and another 1,178 were injured. 20 American ships and over 300 aircrafts were damaged from the bombings. This led the United States to join the war on December 8. The ceremony started with local veterans presenting the colors. Followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by August Flach, and the national anthem. In remembrance of those who lost their lives, a bell was rung two times after a reading of the number of lives lost in each branch of the military. After the bell was rung, a silent prayer was held while the song “Taps” was played in their honor. Once the moment of silence ended, special guest speaker Paul Loeffler told the stories of several survivors and heroes of the attack. Each story expressed the message of unity during a moment of crisis, even if there was division within. One of the stories told was about Dorie Miller, a U.S. Navy cook on the USS West Virginia who was killed in action in 1943.

During the attacks, Miller ran up to a gun that he had no training with and wasn’t his job, and started to fire at Japanese planes. Although Miller wasn’t entitled to the same roles as other soldiers during this time, he wasn’t worried about what his role was and wanted to help fight back in any way he could. For his actions, Miller was awarded the Navy Cross, the first African-American to receive this award. The U.S.Navy is also planning to lay down an aircraft carrier in his name called the USS Doris Miller in January 2026. Although the survivors couldn’t attend the ceremony, Loeffler emphasized the message from their stories and what they want others to know about the motto, “Keep America Alert.” “The biggest thing that they wanted to hammer home with that motto ‘Keep America Alert’, is that you cannot allow this to happen in our country,” Loeffler said. “What happened in our country after that? What is the lesson of Pearl Harbor? It’s the unity that sprang up in our country. This country responded and it came together. And soon, every man, woman and child was doing something for the war effort.” To end his speech, Loeffler offered a message on how we can make the sacrifices of those who lost their lives worth it. “What do we owe to them,” Loeffler said. “What can we do to make sure that price they paid is worth it? I’m not going

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Left to right: Am. Legion Frank Ducar, Marine SSgt. Steffon Hicklin, Marine Col. Jessica Montano, and Am. Legion Anthony Guerrero.

to answer that question for you, I’m going to let you think about it and come up with that answer.” CVMD President Lorezno Rios ended the ceremony by reminding us of how we can honor those lives lost and say thank you to them through action. “You say thank you by making their sacrifice matter,” Rios said. “Do your part to make America great.” Rios ended his remarks by repeating this message through the true cost of freedom.

“The freedoms that we enjoy come because sacrifice, that wasn’t very nice, was endured by others,” Rios said. “Let’s make that sacrifice matter. Let’s do our part every single day by being part of the solution and not part of the problem. Do your little part around your house. Around your neighborhood. Make it the best place to be.” In doing those things, Rios stated, “The values we model will be what really shows that America is worth fighting for today just as we did yester-year.”

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rett said. “It was good to be out with so many people because we didn’t get to do this last year, so it’s nice to be out.” Barrett added that an event like this also helps build the community. Montgomery Barrett said this event was really festive, exciting and a good experience for everyone. She is looking forward to returning next year as a high school student. Santa helped Mayor Jose Flores light up the Christmas tree and families were able to take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy some refreshments afterwards. Clovis resident Rosie Fredrick who took her kids to the event was so appreciative, it brought her much joy. “I’m very thankful for everything — that it happened today, the kids singing out there, the spirit of Christmas it was felt in my heart, it was felt with my kids being happy,” Fredrick said. “And everybody, the community coming together, it was a precious moment that I’ve been wanting to see for the past two years and it happened today.” Fredrick was cheering and screaming happily with gratitude in her heart. “I have a loss this year, but because everything that I saw today, I feel so happy and my spirit came out.” Fredrick said. City of Clovis General Services Manager Amy Hance said, “This year because we were welcoming everybody

the reason of it’s previous ban. Another reason for this clothing option to be changed was to allow students to show their support for family members in the military. In the Students category, those who gave feedback brought up some of the same issues as parents did. Their number one concern about dress code was also consistency of enforcement. When staff input their feedback, 55% of participants said the dress code should be less strict. This was due to their similar concern as students about dress code enforcement. The meaning for this was ensuring that staff members were not left to their own judgement regarding an infraction. Like parents and students, staff also recommended leggings, frayed/ripped clothing and camouflage should be looked at and modified. In the 237 online individual comments, suggestions were a wide range. 23 specific comments had concerns that the dress code “sexualized” or “discriminated” against females. Other multiple comments showed a lack of understanding about the dress code’s gender neutrality and/or felt that today’s fashions make it more difficult for female students to be within the code. One student was quoted in their feedback saying, “Styles are difficult to find in stores, especially jeans and shorts without holes or frays.” After the feedback was received and calculated, a revised draft of the dress code was created. The draft included the major changes that were received from the feedback of those who participated throughout the multiple meetings. In the draft, camouflage was removed from being a violation of the code. Facial hair and jewelry that can cause disruption in class environments was modified to be less strict on what is acceptable or not. Beards and sideburn enforcement were also removed from the draft. The biggest changes were the three clothing concerns. Leggings are allowed, but cannot be see-through or have mesh above the knee. Tops worn with leggings must not expose bare midriffs at any time during school or school-related activities/events. Shorts that have rips/frays must be stitched to prevent more rips/frays. Holes that expose skin or undergarments are not allowed. Shorts must also have an inseam of at least five inches. According to the timeline provided by CUSD, these findings/recommendations and revised dress code draft will be discussed at the next governing board meeting on Dec 10th. After this meeting, actions will be taken on the dress code on Jan. 12th. The changes and modifications to the dress code will be effective in the second semester of school.

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Clovis Mayor Jose Flores with Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting up the tree during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 6, 2021.

back after the pandemic, we did a special giveaway with antlers and other holiday-themed gifts.” Hance added how this event was also very special for the City of Clovis staff. “We really missed the opportunity to reach out to our community last year and so we’re really glad to be back together again.” Hance said. Miss Clovis 2022, Caleigh Alday was

also in attendance interacting with the community, especially the children. “I love going to any event, but this in particular I’ve never been to the Christmas Tree Lighting, and I think that was such an awe moment of seeing an entire community come together and just celebrate Christmas and the meaning of it.” Alday said.

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Clovis Kiwanis Club. Every December, Clovis residents look forward to the Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade that brings in the holiday spirit with a fun-filled parade with lights, parade floats and a whole lot of Christmas music. There were also free shuttle rides that ran from the Sierra Vista Mall to the parade all night long to avoid traffic and parking. Due to COVID-19, the parade was cancelled last year, which then made this year’s parade even bigger. “I am really shocked with the amount of people here tonight considering this didn’t happen last year,” said longtime Clovis resident Rhonda Cotta, “But this is why I love Clovis, people show up.” As hundreds of parade floats passed the crowds on Pollasky and Clovis Avenue, the oohs and ahhs were seen on everybody’s faces. A crowd favorite was the light-up ATV’s that were honking and making lots of noise for people to cheer on. “My kids really enjoy this parade, it has been the highlight of their Christmas season for three years now,” said Janet Elkins, “We always make a point to get here early for front row seats.” Elkins is a mother of three boys who want to participate in the parade next year. “I want to ride one of those cool bmx bikes with lights on the wheels,” said Elkins’ 10-year-old son Matthew, “Those just

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A father and daughter picking out an LED balloon from a vendor during the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade.

look so awesome.” Local school clubs and organizations showcased their love for Clovis by having students and members wave on the parade floats and celebrate the holiday season. A few organizations that were strolling the streets of the parade were Bullfrog Swim School, Evolve Dance Company, Clovis Y’s Men, Clovis Sharks Football, Miss Clovis/ Miss Teen Clovis and the Clovis Rebel Youth Football and Cheer. The Old Town Clovis Kiwanis Club released a statement, “We want to thank

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the community and our sponsors for their patience and understanding over the last year. The Children’s Electric Christmas Parade is a community event that we put on for our neighbors, not a fundraiser. Without the support of our community, we would not be able to spread holiday cheer to families in our area.” With Christmas right around the corner, there are still several events to get you in the holiday spirit. For more information, visit oldtownclovis.org.

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Clovis Teacher Earns National Recognition enter the class lab. To keep spirits high with students, Eichmann gives incentives for their progresInstructor of the Patient Care Pathway at sion in their OSHA 10-hour course. From Clovis East High School, Dr. Kelly Eichguest speakers each year, to adding special mann, was honored as the 2021 CareerSafe dots on the wall with their certification, National Safety Educator of the Year. Eichmann looks to keep the students enEichmann was recognized Nov 10th gaged and eager to learn. during a conference in New Orleans, LA. Eichmann is also involved with the The award recognizes exceptional educommunity. As a part of the Patient Care cators who dedicate their time preparing Pathway, she sends her students to volunstudents for the future and helping students teer with community healthcare industry recognize and mitigate workplace hazards professionals to gain hands-on experience. in their chosen careers. She even attends the community programs Eichmann was one of the first educators her students are involved in to participate to use the CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour pro- in their hands-on learning. gram for the healthcare industry when it Eichmann makes an effort to learn her was first released in 2015. Students in her students’ interests and passions. She also class are required to reach a set benchmark learns the culture and expectations of in the first two weeks of class in order to community partners, and strives to pair

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Dr. Kelly Eichmann honored as the 2021 CareerSafe National Safety Educator of the Year.

students with professionals and programs that will best fit their personalities and needs. As part of earning this recognition, Dr.

Eichamnn will receive national recognition and a trip to the ACTE CareerTech Vision conference, where she will be awarded $5,000 for her classroom.

The Salvation Army 2021 National Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge Hobby Lobby located at 1425 Shaw Ave in Clovis until 6 p.m. tonight. In order to win 1st prize, Onitsuka-AdJennie Onitsuka-Adams, Captain Corps ams needs to raise the most out of all the Officer at The Salvation Army Clovis participants in the nation. As of a couple Corps, is participating in the Salvation days ago, there were only 60 locations parArmy 2021 National Commander’s Red ticipating. Kettle Challenge. The first-place prize will now include: On Friday, Dec. 3, Onitsuka-Adams was • 2 tickets to the 2022 Dallas Cowboys in front of Hobby Lobby for the 2021 Nagame on Thanksgiving Day. Local offitional Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge. cer and one guest (total of 2 people) will The Challenge states that, “On Decembe guests of the National Commander ber 3rd, the National Commander will again for the 2022 Red Kettle Kickoff. challenge participants to raise more money • National Commander’s Trophy (travels than him by bell ringing for a consecutive year after year) 4-hour shift.” • National Commander’s Plaque (permaOnitsuka-Adams will be in front of the nently resides at winning location)

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• Video produced by National Headquarters promoting winning location’s local programming • National Commander will be a guest at the winning location Captain Jennie and her husband Captain Kalani are big Cowboys fans and hope to win first place. “It’s a win-win situation either way for us,” said Onitsuka-Adams, “It is just fun to get out for some friendly competition and Clovis always supports us.” All proceeds that are donated to the red kettle, goes directly to the Clovis Corps Salvation Army.

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Jennie Onitsuka-Adams with daughter Jessleyn at Hobby Lobby on Friday, Dec. 3.

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Clovis High Graduate Making Big Waves on the qualifications I have been working on for so long by my ship’s newsletter that family and friends are able to view while A Clovis High School 2020 graduate I’m out at sea, and it gives them a perspecis making big waves in the United States tive on my day to day job,” said Eichmann. Navy. Alene Eichmann is already making a Eichmann is the daughter of two proud name for herself and is serving our country Clovis Unified teachers Dr. Kelly Eichwith pride. mann and Mr. Jay Eichmann. Serving our “Being in the Navy means a lot to me, I country means a lot to Eichmann as she is am able to work hard and serve the counthe 5th generation to serve following in the try that I love,” said Eichmann, ”It’s very footsteps of her father Jay, who served in family orientated and you make friendships the same naval battlegroup in the 1990s. that will last a lifetime.” The next few months will be busy for Eichmann is currently helping land Eichmann as she will be able to spend a helicopters and piloting a US Navy Defew days ashore on leave with her family stroyer. The U.S. Navy has the biggest and before she heads to sea for an 8-month heaviest armed vessels than any other navy deployment into the Western Pacific. Eichin the world. It boasts 11 aircraft carriers, mann will have port stops in Hawaii, Japan 92 cruisers and destroyers and 59 small and Australia. surface combatants and combat logistics Eichmann hopes to inspire young ships. girls wanting to pursue a career in the Eichmann was recently recognized in Navy. “Seeing females out here playing a her ship’s newsletter as a “Sailor in the leadership role for a whole division and Spotlight” for her marked achievements taking charge is something we need in the onboard the USS Spruance (DDG 111) cur- service,” said Eichmann, “Since joining rently underway in the Pacific Ocean. I have grown into the female I’ve always “It was also exciting to be congratulated wanted to be.”

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Clovis High School alum Alene Eichmann following the foot steps of her father in joining the Navy.

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Clovis Unified School District announced the nominations for the highest employee recognition, the Crystal Award. Nominees are all current part-time or full-time Clovis Unified classified and certificated employees. They all have worked in CUSD a minimum of five school years as of June 30, 2021 and have worked in his/ her current job at least two years as of June 30, 2021. These recipients are chosen because they are outstanding employees who exceed Clovis Unified values. These nominees all have something in common. They make student-centered decisions, educate the whole child, show commitment, exhibit innovative thinking, build partnerships among stakeholders and strive for continuous improvement. Congratulations to Clovis Unified’s 2021 Crystal Award recipients: • Vanessa Avitabile, Mountain View Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher • Jennifer Boman, CNEC Activities Administrative Assistant

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Boman Family honoring Jennifer Boman, CNEC Activities Administrative Assistant.

• Shareen Crosby, Human Resources Risk and Benefits Manager • Kelly Eichmann, Clovis East High CTE Health Science Pathway Teacher • Leeann Errotabere, Business Services

Purchasing Director • Sean Ford, CNEC Guidance Learning Specialist • Ryan Gettman, Bud Rank Elementary Principal

• Kacey Gibson, Young Elementary Principal • Gabriel Hughes, Clovis High Area (Weldon/Clark) Student Relations Liaison • Daryl Katoch, Alta Sierra Intermediate Learning Director • Kevin Miller, CNEC Transition Specialist • Daniel Pearce, Buchanan High CTE Video Production Teacher • Teri Smart, Gateway High School Secretary • Sonna Swiderski, Sierra Outdoor School Office Supervisor • Tammy Williams, Miramonte Elementary Teacher The award ceremony, The Crystals Gala, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at Clovis Unified Performing Arts Center. Eimear O’Brien, Ed.D., the Clovis Unified Superintendent said, “These men and women consistently strive for excellence. They demonstrate innovation and creativity that benefit students, colleagues, and/or the district. In their daily work, they exemplify CUSD’s core values and aims.”

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4th Street Antique Mall 402 Pollasky, (559) 323-1636 4thStreetAntiques.com A Secret Garden Avon Bears, Dolls, and More Cigars Limited Clovis Antique Mall Clovis Floral Clovis Sports Cards & Collectibles Country Rose Antiques

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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3 Oaks Studio

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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356 Tavern 500 Club Blast & Brew Bobby Salazar’s Kuppa Joy

DiCicco’s Italian, 408 Clovis Ave, 299-3711, www.DiCiccosClovis.com Full O Bull House of Juju Le Parisien Cafe

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15. Rodeo Coffee Shop, 535 Fifth St, 2993750, rodeocoffeeshop.com 16. Roll Me Some - Handcrafted Roll Ice Cream, 530 Pollasky, 825-7204, rollmesomeice.com

18. Soups and Scoops, 433 Pollasky, 2999606 19. The Local, 401 Clovis Ave #102, 900-4253 20. Two Cities Coffee Roasters Organic coffee and tea - Rolled Ice Creamery, 608 4th St.,

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A Little Indulgence Salon and Day Spa Elle Style Bar Fifth Street Salon Hairology Head to Toe Beauty Salon Moxie Salon Re:Treat Color and Hair Design Studio Salon Innovation

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FAMILY FEATURES

earty snacks, seasonal sides, flavorful main dishes and tantalizing desserts all complement one another perfectly for holiday celebrations among loved ones. This year, when planning your menu, be sure to consider recipes that keep family and friends content from the moment they hang up their coats to the goodbye hugs. These delicious options for a satisfying bread bowl, pumpkin spice potatoes, artfully glazed lamb chops and fresh apple pie can bring your guests running to the kitchen (and keep them there) as you celebrate all the season has to offer. Find more recipes fit for holiday festivities at Culinary.net.

Beckon Holiday Guests with a Bread Bowl

While your loved ones wait patiently for the main course to be served, hearty appetizers like bread bowls can keep appetites at bay. This Spinach-Ham Dip is the perfect combination of comforting and satisfying when served with bread cubes, crackers or tortilla chips for a warming snack ahead of the big meal. To find more seasonal appetizer inspiration, visit Culinary.net. Spinach-Ham Dip 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 pound ham, cubed

3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 round bread loaf (16 ounces), unsliced Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add spinach, ham, Parmesan cheese and green onions; mix until blended. Cut 1-2-inch diameter circle out of top of bread loaf. Reserve top. Remove bread inside loaf, leaving about 1 inch along sides. Pour cheese mixture into bread bowl. Replace top. Cover bread loaf in aluminum foil and bake 60 minutes, or until warmed through. Take bread removed from inside bread bowl and cut into dipping sized chunks. Remove bread from aluminum foil and place on platter. Scatter bread chunks around bread bowl to use for dunking in cheese sauce. Spinach-Ham Dip

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No seasonal gathering is complete without dessert, and quality baking during the holidays results in fresh favorites like Apple Pie. Allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to this festive favorite while brown sugar adds a hint of caramel sweetness with a nutty, moist, subtle molasses flavor that’s ideal for use in desserts of all kinds. The trusted performance of an option like Domino sugar helps make this a recipe you can turn to when it’s time to savor the season. Find more holiday dessert ideas to bring your family and friends together at dominosugar.com.

No matter what life may look like this holiday season, you can put a smile on loved ones’ faces with classic meals and sides that memories are made of. You can use a traditional holiday ingredient, potatoes, to make easy yet delicious recipes like these Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Potatoes. Perfect for serving with your favorite main course, they’re a tasty twist on a classic sweet potato casserole. Visit littlepotatoes.com for more holiday recipe inspiration.

Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Little Potatoes

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 4 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 pounds Terrific Trio Little Potatoes, 1/8-inch sliced, kept in water until ready to use 5 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced, cooked until crisp and drained 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves salt, pepper, to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons brown 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1 cup pecans, rough chopped Preheat oven to 375 F.

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When a holiday celebration calls for a truly memorable meal, it’s a perfect opportunity to serve a dish that just might become a family favorite. Combining a seasonal staple like cranberries with naturally flavorful lamb could be your ticket to a newfound tradition. These festive Cranberry Maple Glazed GrassFed Lamb Chops can brighten up your holiday table with an irresistible pop of red and deliciously pure New Zealand grass-fed lamb. New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most naturally raised beef and lamb, where the animals are allowed to roam and graze freely over lush green hills and pastures, resulting in a beautifully tender meat that tastes just as nature intended. Visit beefandlambnz.com to learn more and find where to buy grass-fed meat for your holiday meals.

Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Potatoes

In pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low then slowly add milk gradually, ensuring it is incorporated before adding more. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until thickened, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and set aside. In bowl, add drained potatoes, sauce, bacon, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Season with salt and pepper, to taste; mix well. In greased 8-by-11-inch baking dish, line potatoes on sides in desired pattern. Stuff extra bacon between potatoes from remains left in bowl. Pour extra sauce over potatoes. Bake 60 minutes. In small pot over medium-high heat, add brown sugar and water. Cook to melt sugar and allow to bubble, about 5 minutes. Add pecans; stir 2 minutes. Lay on parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool. Once cool, chop into pieces. Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle pecans over top.

Cranberry Maple Glazed GrassFed Lamb Chops Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Glaze: 1 cup fresh or thawed cranberries 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt cracked black pepper

Lamb Chops: 8-10 New Zealand grass-fed lamb rib chops 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Apple Pie Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Servings: 8 1 prepared 9-inch double-crust pie pastry, divided 3/4 cup Domino Light Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 pounds apples, cored, quartered and sliced 1/4 teaspoon allspice Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 9-inch pie pan with half pastry then prick bottom and sides with fork. In large saucepot, combine brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add apples and toss to coat evenly. Slowly heat over medium-low heat, stirring occa

1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder olive oil To make glaze: In small bowl, whisk cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Set aside. To make lamb chops: Pat lamb chops dry with paper towel. In small bowl, whisk brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and garlic powder. Sprinkle dry rub on lamb chops and press mixture into meat. In large skillet, heat thin layer olive oil over medium heat until drop of water sizzles in pan. Sear rib chops 2 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 140 F. Remove chops from pan and set aside. Add glaze to pan and cook 3-5 minutes, whisking constantly until reduced by half. Drizzle glaze over chops before serving.

Apple Pie

sionally, until sugar dissolves and apples begin to soften and cook down to about 6 cups. Turn apple mixture into lined pie plate. Top with remaining pastry. Trim and flute edges with fork. Slit top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until crust is golden. Serve warm or at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

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We are sharing stories printed in The Clovis Independent on Feb. 20, 1941. M.A. Hinkley was publisher and editor of the newspaper. He stated that the paper was “a progressive newspaper in a progressive city.” It was read by more than 4,000 people and was circulated throughout Clovis and nearby communities each week. The yearly subscription was $2. Highlights from this week in history include: Civic leader Carl Merriman was president of the Clovis Horse Show Association, now known as the Clovis Rodeo Association. He announced that the annual Festival and Horse Show would be held on April 26 and 27. He and his wife Bessie were 1911 Clovis High graduates. They established the Merriman grocery store (NW 5th & Pollasky) in 1919. The Horse Show Association had improved the rodeo grounds by grading the slope between the bucking horse area and the grandstand. It was noted that previously the bucking horses had to do their stunts on a slight upgrade which slowed them considerably. A wire fence between the bucking area and the track was installed to allow horse races and bucking events to be held simultaneously. The previous season was a sell out and additional seating was needed. The

Association would add the current realized there south cement seats in 1950. Merriman was a demand noted the financial success of 1940: for used goods, “A fourth of the money borrowed to furniture and clear the property, all deficits, bills and household apimprovement costs were paid.” pliances. He The Clovis Chamber of Commerce began selling was actively involved with the City used furniture of Fresno to secure an Army Bomber and goods. He Base at Hammer Field. The project changed his was bounded by Winery, Shields, business name Clovis, and McKinley avenues. Clovis to Valley FurniHigh Principal Paul Andrews chaired ture Company. the Chamber committee that included In 1936, Clovis Mayor Luther E. Weldon and he moved his Clovis Grammar School Principal business to 470 Glenn Reavis. Fulton (CloThe City of Clovis contributed a vis Ave.) and five-acre site for a radio tower. The would sell the project would begin on March 17, property to Jim 1941. The 7,100 foot long runway was Sirimarco, popcompleted in November 1941. ular owner of In 2012, George F. Gruner, former Jim’s Place, in editor of The Fresno Bee, published 1941. Contributed by Clovis Museum “Into the Night: Hammer Field… Mr. Booher Carl Merriman, president of the Clovis Horse Show Association, now known as the Camp Pinedale…Fresno Fairgrounds, Clovis Rodeo Association. served eight Central California in World War II.” years on the He identified the following wages paid Clovis City $2.; men’s pajamas $1.29. for the project: “The hourly rates ranged Editor Hinkley’s editorial addressed the Council and two years (1938-1940) as from 75 cents for an unskilled laborer to Mayor. He was the first president of the draftees that were being sent to military $1.60 for operators of derricks or cranes. 500 member Towsend Club. The nacamp for a year of training. Four Clovis Journeyman carpenters were to receive tionwide club was founded by Francis men (Emil Prudek, Leroy Dean, George $1.15.” E. Townsend to expand the 1935 Social Spiropulos and Bernard Taves) were honClovis stores were advertising: loin Security Act to provide $200 pension for ored by the Cecil Cox Post. By March 3, pork roast, 22 cents per pound; chicken citizens over age 60. 1941, 7,000 officers and men of the Calilegs six for 25 cents; apples eight pounds The citizens of this era provided us with fornia National Guard would be inducted for 25 cents; beer four bottles for 25 cents; into the army. a rich heritage. Sealy mattress $18.81 (springs $6.95 to In 1918, C.A. Booher opened a five and $24.75); 1941 Ford $854.23; Arrow shirts ten cent store at 428 Fulton but he soon

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November 18th, 2021 At around 10 p.m., a group entered a neighborhood grocery store but never put anything in their cart. An employee noticed one of the men slipping items into their coat pockets. They quietly called the police and they waited outside for the suspects. When the group came outside, the police stopped them and found the stolen items along with drugs. Turns out that two of the men were brothers! They will sure be seeing a lot of each other now…in jail! November 19th, 2021 At a liquor store on Gettysburg, a man was arrested for shoplifting. The man had tried to steal a fix-a-flat from the store. He was very desperate to fix his tire which went flat down the street, but he had no money on him! His solution was to try to steal the can so he could be on his way instead of calling and asking for a ride. He did end up getting a ride but to his dismay, it was to jail and not home. November 20th, 2021 At around 8 a.m. at a restaurant, a man was arrested for trespassing. The man had been banned from the restaurant for an earlier disruption but came back to eat at the restaurant again. One of the servers recognized him and called the police. The man eventually did get a meal, however, in jail, that is! November 21st, 2021 A little after midnight in Old Town Clovis, a pair of friends had just left a bar and were walking down the street being loud and obnoxious. A passing officer noticed the men being loud and stumbling around. The officer decided to pull over to speak with them. Once the officer approached, the pair started to get very belligerent. When the officer tried to put one of the men in the car, he resisted and began swinging. Assaulting an officer will land you in jail and that is exactly where both ended up for their drunken night on the town. November 22nd, 2021 At a store on Shaw, employees reported that a pair of suspects came into the store and filled up two baskets to the top. As they approached the front to pay, the pair booked it to the doors and took off to load their stolen items. Unfortunately, the pair was never caught but they got away with an estimated $150 worth of merchandise. They better hope they do not get caught because bail will be a lot more than $150! November 23rd, 2021 For the second time this week, a man was in trouble for violating his restraining order against him from his ex-girlfriend. He kept calling her to explain how this was all just a mistake and she needed to take him back. Unfortunately for him, he did not understand that when you have a restraining order against you, you are not allowed to contact that person. Now he is going to be restrained from contacting her by going to jail. Get a clue buddy, she does not want to talk to you! November 24th, 2021 At around 3am, a man reported that he had been assaulted by an unknown assailant. When the police came to report the assault, they ran his name and found that the man had warrants for burglary. Unfortunately for the victim, he went to jail on his outstanding warrants! Karma really does get you in the end. November 25th, 2021 At about 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving, a pet store on Shaw Avenue reported vandalism to their store. The vandal had drawn a turkey in spray paint on the store’s window! However festive their artwork might be, it is not a clever idea to spray paint someone’s property without their permission. Someone did not learn in kindergarten to not color on the walls and instead use paper! November 26th, 2021 Over on Acacia Ave at around 9 p.m., a woman caught a juvenile rifling through her car. When she approached her vehicle, the thief took off running down the street. The vehicle owner looked through the car to see what was stolen and she noticed they had managed to steal some change from her cup holder! Luckily, it was only enough for a candy bar. They do not give you candy in jail, kid! November 27th, 2021 A little after midnight, a vehicle owner reported that she caught a group of teenagers kicking and hitting her car with a bat. She ran outside and the juveniles took off running down the street. When she examined her car, she realized they had broken her side mirror and cracked her windshield. The youths need to practice hitting baseballs with their bats instead of damaging cars if they are that bored! November 28th, 2021 At 7 p.m., two couples had gone to dinner and returned to one of the couple’s apartments on Gettysburg Ave. They were spending time together watching movies and having a couple drinks when a dispute over missing alcohol started. A fight ensued with the visitors attacking the residents and couple pulling a knife on them. Neighbors heard the scuffle and immediately called the police. The police showed up and the guests were arrested and sent to jail. The only date these two will be going to is a court date! November 29th, 2021 Over on Adler Ave around 3 p.m., a homeowner was having a garage sale. While helping a customer with their purchase, they noticed a woman looking at a large picture frame. Thinking nothing of it, they turned to pull some more things out onto the tables. A moment later when the homeowner turned around, the picture frame was gone, as was the woman looking at it. What low life steals from a garage sale? I hope the picture frame was worth your morals! November 30th, 2021 Just before 10 p.m., a home improvement store reported a theft at their store. The thief had tried to wheel tons of power tools and accessories out to their car. The assailant was apprehended outside struggling to put the items into their car. As the officers arrested him, it became clear that the thief was high on drugs. When they recovered the stolen items, they also found narcotics in their car. They were booked into county jail for their drug induced shopping spree. Now they have time to think about what they have done while sitting in a jail cell. *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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After 13 years, Rich Hammond is out as Clovis High football Head Coach GABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_

A new era of football will be coming to Clovis High School, but with it, a 13-year run of consistency under Rich Hammond ends. Hammond announced Wednesday, Dec. 1 that he will no longer be the head football coach at Clovis High. He has been the Cougars’ lead man since 2009 and built a 93-44 record during that time, including 12 consecutive winning seasons. The only losing season of Hammond’s tenure was his first year when the Cougars went 3-7 in 2009. It was still an improvement over the program’s performance in the two years before Hammond’s arrival; the Cougars were 2-19 in 2007 and 2008. The achievements of Clovis High football teams under Hammond include three TRAC titles (2011, 2012, and 2015), five appearances in the Central Section semifinal round, and one appearance in the Central Section Division-I championship game in 2015. That was the peak of Hammond’s playoff success, however. Since losing to Liberty-Bakersfield 56-21 in the championship game, the Cougars have been eliminated in the quarterfinal round five straight times in the playoffs. “It’s a results-oriented business,” Hammond said. “It’s just the way it is… Clovis High is a program where you have to come in -- and we were obviously consistently winning -- but you have to win championships. “The bar is obviously set high, and I hope the program finds the right person. I’m grateful for the opportunity that I had and, more than anything, I want to continue to see the program have success.” Hammond said he was informed Tuesday evening, Nov. 30 of the school’s decision to relieve him of head coaching duties, a deci-

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Clovis High School’s Rich Hammond announced he is out as head coach of the school’s football team on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

sion which left him “surprised.” “I’m disappointed with not winning a couple more games over the course of the season, obviously having some really close ones,” Hammond said. “But I’m proud of what we did and love the community. I live in the community; my kids go to the schools here. I’m proud of what we did out on the field and most proud of what kids are doing

on the back end. Being here for 13 years, you see kids grow up and go out in the world, and so many of our kids come back as teachers, police officers, and firefighters, serving the community. Those are the things I appreciate being here long enough to see.” During Hammond’s time at Clovis High, two of his former players have also gone on to the NFL -- Class of 2015 grad Adam

Prentice suited up for the New Orleans Saints this past Thanksgiving, and Class of 2016 grad Josh Hokit played Fresno State football before landing a spot on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. After 13 years with Hammond at the helm, filled with All-State players and memorable games, Clovis High looks to the future and a new head coach.

Clovis Crush Dominate First Round of Playoffs In the second half, West Valley came out looking to even the game and match Clovis’ heavy pressure play. However, the The weather was cold, but the Clovis Crush kept their foot on the gas and in the Crush heated up against the West Valley 55th minute, Jordyne Puentes scored the Vikings from start to finish. third goal of the game with an assist from The Clovis Community women’s soccer Karyme Hernandez. team hosted West Valley in the first round With the game seemingly out of reach, of the CCCAA Northern California Rethe Crush sealed their win with a dominant gional Playoffs and dominated in a 4-0 win play when Julia Avila scored with an assist on November 20. from Anastasia Blanco in the 89th minute. The Crush started the game by applyWith each game being a win-or-going some heavy pressure on the Vikings’ home situation, the Crush were glad to defense, which paid off in the 5th minute. start the playoffs in front of their home Precious Martinez scored the first goal of crowd. Head coach Orlando Ramirez was the game from a corner kick to give the even more excited to win big at home. Crush an early 1-0 lead. “I think getting to play at home is a The Vikings were unable to bounce big deal for us, we love our home crowd,” back and started to break down defensive- Ramirez said. “I was very proud of the ly. The Crush forced them to commit an performance today. The girls came out and own-goal that gave the Crush a 2-0 lead they showed a lot of heart. To score four only 12 minutes into the match. Clovis goals against a really good West Valley would keep the ball on West Valley’s side team and to get the shutout, I’m really of the field for nearly the entire first half of happy for them.” the match. With the next game just around the

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Clovis Crush Women’s soccer team celebrates a 4-0 victory over West Valley Vikings.

corner, Ramirez said he will make sure lost, 1-0. the players are healthy and ready to face a Ramirez added that Clovis has somefamiliar opponent in Folsom Lake College. thing to prove against Folsom and that the Clovis Community played Folsom Lake team is ready for the challenge. previously on Sept. 10, a match the Crush

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Old Town Clovis Celebrates Small Business Saturday KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

Small Business Saturday (SBS) takes place after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This year marks the 11th year the annual event has been recognized. SBS was created by American Express in 2010. This was meant to encourage people to shop locally for the holidays during what was known as “The Great Recession.” By 2011, all 50 states supported this push for small business recognition. This motivated the Senate to create a resolution for the day to be called SBS. When comparing Black Friday to SBS, consumers can see significant differences between the two days. Black Friday conjures up images of large groups of people rushing into stores before daybreak, competing with others in order to get their hands on a bargain. However, Small Business Saturday provides a time for residents to leisurely shop while helping small, locally owned businesses. These retailers and restaurants may not be as big as some national competitors, but the connection between business owner and consumer is closer than experienced in big retailers. Black Friday may see buyers rush to find something that they believe to be a good bargain. But, SBS provides discounts to shoppers while keeping the holiday spirit with a neighborly greeting from your fellow Clovis resident. Shoppers who visited Old Town Clovis on SBS were treated to discounts as well as no sales tax on all of their purchases. Small businesses are a big part of our lo-

name brand store. Fifth Street Antiques owner Wanda Leon explains how businesses like hers make an impact on both the city and community. “I actually think we’re really important,” Leon said. “We’re not the big guys. Old Town Clovis is a showcase for Clovis. People like to come here and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere we have and anybody who’s traveling and coming in to visit, they like to come to places like this.” Small businesses provide a different atmosphere that isn’t experienced in big brand outlets. SBS highlights the differences in atmosphere. While Black Friday entices unsettling emotions, SBS encourages neighborly, welKarl Cooke Jr./Clovis Roundup coming and festive emotions. This, by definiFifth Street Antiques owner Wanda Leon helping Small Business Saturday shoppers on Saturday, tion, is what Old Town Clovis is about. Nov. 27, 2021. Resident Sylvia Maydon explained why cal community. Rustic Lace Boutique owner pact of people realizing the importance of she thinks shopping in Old Town Clovis is Rachelle Estrada enjoys the small town vibe supporting local businesses for their holiday more personable than shopping at a mall of of Old Town Clovis. She has been in Old shopping and the impact this has on our local big name stores. Town for over a year and enjoys seeing all of community. “I think it’s so cute,” Maydon said. “I the support from the community. “I think people are realizing it’s more im- love the music, I love the ambiance, there’s a “I heard a lot of positive comments about portant than ever now,” Sassano said. “Just lot of cute little shops that I visit quite often.” people wanting to support small [busito be supportive of the people that started out Local business owners Ken and Liberty nesses], and especially Old Town Clovis,” here and they’re still pushing along.” Blair visited Old Town Clovis to do some Estrada said. “It’s just a different feel that When shoppers support local, small, fam- shopping of their own and were glad to see everybody loves.” ily owned businesses, more of the revenues so many people in the community showing Estrada also explained how it feels work- stay within the community. Sassano also their support. ing with her Old Town customers. explained how this day does more than show “I think it’s great,” Ken said. “That’s why “It feels amazing to have that. It makes the importance of businesses like his. we’re down here. To promote this kind of coming to work not feel like work.” “You don’t have to go into the big box stuff I mean you see a lot of people down Clovis was founded upon small busistores and the [revenue] that goes back dihere. It’s hard to park, but it’s great for the nesses, such as Sassano’s Menswear. Since rectly doesn’t go to another state or country. business.” 1907, Sassano’s has been a part of Old Town It stays right here.” Liberty Blair also expressed her love for Clovis thanks to the continuous support of Local businesses provide jobs for their local businesses. As she stated, “That’s why the community. community and allow for a more neighborly we love Old Town Clovis so much.” Owner Greg Sassano explains the iminteraction than you would see with a big Even as Small Business Saturday comes

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