Clovis Roundup - March 16, 2022

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Local WWII hero Vern Schmidt (right) was presented with a Honorary Commemorative Medal for his actions in liberating a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia in May 1945. Czech Col. Jindrich Hacker (left) from the Czech Republic Attaché Embassy in Washington D.C. pinned Schmidt for his heroic actions.

Local World War II Hero Honored by Czech Republic MARC ANTHONY LOPEZ @KaptainMarc

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centration camp in then Czechoslovakia in May of 1945.

The event was held at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

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OTC hosts ‘Almost St. Patty’s Day’ Pub Crawl MARC ANTHONY LOPEZ @KaptainMarc

This past Saturday, Old Town Clovis hosted its third pub crawl, known as the “Almost St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl”, in celebration of St. Patricks Day. Five Old Town Clovis bars/ restaurants were a part of the event. Each spot provided a unique See BEER CRAWL, Pg. 2

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Hundreds of people crowded into Old Town Clovis for their Craft Beer Crawl on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

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special guest speaker Paul Loeffler to describe the honoring of World War II hero Vern Schmidt on March 10. Schmidt, 96, was presented an Honorary Commemorative Medal for his actions towards the liberation of a con-

In last week’s Clovis Unified Governing School Board’s emergency meeting, the school board declared that the district would no longer remove students from classrooms for being unmasked.

A week later, the state of California ruled that they would no longer require masks to be worn in the classroom by students or teachers as of March 12. A move, according to parents and district board members alike, felt unexpected.

“When the governor came out that Friday before [the board decision] and didn’t say a date-and given the history of his record the last two years of pushing things down and down…it gave me little hope for anything happening in the near future.

And I personally felt like we couldn’t wait.” said newly elected board President Tiffany Madsen in response to two members of the community who spoke out against the board’s ruling.

The two community members called the ruling “asinine,” “foolish”, and “confusing.” Stating that the board should have waited for vaccination status to be higher in the county before making their decision and asked what the board was teaching the children with this decision.

They then went on to say that the board “broke the law” two weeks early just to “be able to say” that they did.

CUSD Board member Dr. Stephen Fogg addressed one point that

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St. Patrick’s themed drink for attendees that showed a green wristband, signifying they were a part of the event.

The event started at 4:30 p.m., with Neighbors Old Town Clovis being the check-in spot for attendees, and closed at 9 p.m. at the Old Town Saloon.

The ‘Almost St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl’ was organized by Do The Crawl, a team of two that plans out pub crawls throughout multiple cities in California.

Do The Crawl’s vision is to provide everyone a safe and fun way to go out on the town and mingle amongst people and build new relationships.

Attendees of this weekend’s festivities were living embodiments of the company’s vision.

“When you can get together, especially when you are older with your friends, you know it’s going to be a good day,” attendee Rio Burns said. “When you gather like this after quite some time, you just bring back old memories.”

Burns is a Fresno native who was a part of a bigger group of friends that have been together for over 20 years. Burns highly recommended anyone locally who wants to go out and connect with “It’s people-friendly. There’s no drama, there are no problems, you’re just out here having a good time with your friends or even family,” Burns said.

Samantha Loomis was another attendee who embodied not only Do The Crawl’s vision but also the theme of St. Patricks Day. Loomis was covered head to toe with the spirit of being lucky, the color green and clovers. Although she believed the event could have been a bit more well structured, she still had a fantastic time.

“The festivities were awesome. The peo-

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L-R: Ellie Huston and BOOT Executive Director Heather Frantzich

ple were amazing, very friendly,” Loomis said.

Loomis was a former resident of Clovis and worked in Old Town before moving to the Clovis Foothills. She was glad that she was able to help local businesses.

Neighbors Old Town Clovis general manager Ashley Vega thought the night was a huge success.

“It’s great to see gigantic groups of people walking down Old Town Clovis and the other streets,” Vega said. “I think it’s a huge impact. It draws in huge crowds, lots of people, it’s a big source of revenue for everybody around here.”

Vega added that she believes with what everyone went through because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this could be a great sign for things to come.

The next pub crawl in Old Town Clovis will be happening Saturday, May 15. The theme for May’s pub crawl is a “May-garita” theme event where multiple locations will serve various margaritas, tequila shots, beer and cocktail specials.

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Retired First Responders Luncheon

On Mar. 2, retired valley police officers and a firefighter had a get together at Scoops and Soups in Old Town Clovis.

Old friends meet in Old Town Clovis for coffee at the famous On The Edge Coffee Shop. The group meets daily on Pollasky.

Monday Morning Veterans Meeting

The veterans meeting is held every Monday morning at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

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The progress on the new transit, senior center, and library is coming along!

Constuction at Clovis Masonic Lodge Road Improvements in Old Town Clovis

City of Clovis workers keeping the streets of Old Town Clovis safe.

Construction on parking area of former Clovis Masonic Lodge.

Local Artist Larry Shelton Larry Shelton has been a woodcarver for over 30 years. He works with Basswood.

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“On the morning of 9/11, I had just finished a 24-hour shift and I was in the shower getting ready to go home,” said Andrew Isolano, a former New York City firefighter who was one of the brave men and women who responded to the call on September 11, 2001.

“When the first plane hit the tower, the day shift that had just relieved us went in.

Those of us that got off that morning, we hopped on a spare engine, we dumped our entire medical locker into the hose bed and we headed into Manhattan. As we crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, we heard the mayday calls: ‘Tower 2 is coming down.’ We pulled up, got off the rig and Tower 2 came down.

When the smoke cleared, 13 of my close friends and 343 fellow firefighters were gone.

Not to mention, the nearly 3,000 civilians we find out later had lost their lives.” Isolano continued.

This is one of the many stories from the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The California 9/11 Memorial mission is to honor, educate and remember the civilians who were killed along with the fire personnel, police officers, military personnel and all first responders who died in the line of duty.

Todd Cook, 9/11 Memorial board member, said Clovis has done more than any other city outside of New York in honoring 9/11 victims.

“We pick up that challenge to honor those lost in 9/11 and remember them and educate that next generation,” Cook said. “The fact that other communities don’t pick up that responsibility is lost on me.”

In 2021, the California 9/11 Board of Directors worked with members of the state legislature in successfully passing SV254,

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One of the monuments featured at the California 9/11 Memorial. This statue serves as a reminder of the wounds that are both visible and invisible for the first responders and the family members involved.

Sept. 11 Remembrance Day. This new law encourages teachers in both primary and secondary schools to preserve a moment of silence in our classrooms to commemorate Sept. 11.

“Today, more than ever we need to remember the unity and the resilience of the ‘American Spirit’” said Anna Borgeas, Executive Director of California 9/11 Memorial.

“We encourage the community to come and visit this free, open to the public memorial – it truly is a gem.”

To become a real force in educating the community and children, the California 9/11 Memorial tells the stories on the lives lost and the selfless act of sacrifice, bravery and courage shown by those on Sept. 11.

The memorial board has developed educational storyboards with timelines and details that are located throughout the Memorial educating visitors about the events of September 11, 2001.

All of the features at the Memorial bear great significance to the events of that day. From the 1/100th scale Twin Towers engraved with the names of first responders we lost, to the survivor tree, to even the United States flag pole that is 110 ft tall in honor of the 110 story twin towers.

The California 9/11 Memorial welcomes all schools to visit throughout the year and incorporate this experience into your class curriculum.

Clovis Unified School District spokes-

woman Kelly Avants says the memorial holds a special significance because “they help students, many of whom had not yet been born in 2001, connect with this momentous event in history.”

Valerie Pham, an 8th-grade student from Sanger Unified and logo winner of the 2021 One Voice Competition created the slogan “United we fall, united we rise.”

“We fell as a whole nation that day, it wasn’t an attack on one group,” Pham said.

“It was an attack on America, and America came together as one that day.”

For more information on the California 9/11 Memorial, contact (559) 375-3173 or visit www.california911memorial.com.

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At the past two Citizens Advisory Committee meetings, the committee listened to both statistics and discussion on where to go next with their committee.

These numbers, brought by Assistant City Manager Andy Haussler at the March 9th meeting, were mainly budgetary concerns from the city’s standpoint. Haussler included total payroll for the city, operating revenues such as sales tax and property tax, and places within the budget that they believe they can try to get the committee to find and ask for extra monies.

Police Chief Curt Fleming, Haussler, and City Manager John Holt were able to speak in more of a discussion format.

Haussler, acting as a moderator on the same information that he gave during the February 23rd meeting, asked questions to the committee. Holt was asked how he decided to allocate funds between police and fire and other departments within the city.

“It’s not fun…” said Holt adding that there is not enough revenue produced by

the city in order to meet the demands of the needs of each of the departments. “... we never have enough money for what everybody wants.”

Holt did say that his office is currently going through each department and discussing budgetary concerns and asked these departments to put a baseline budget together through June 30th of this year, around the same time that the contract with the Police Department is set to retire.

He then stated that he asks departments to develop an “ask” list in which departments ask for additional funds where Holt can go through and find which departments he can divide monies between in order to properly benefit the city.

Holt finished with “even if we eliminated every single requirement [meaning other departments within the city] other than police and fire it would not be enough funding to fund what the Police Chief is asking for today.”

Haussler went on to explain that the city also has to account for growth as well as the Police Department. The city of Clovis has to plan for around 9000 rooftops and

according to Haussler, a majority of the rooftops do not generate enough revenue to pay for the costs that it takes to keep them standing.

He then went on to say that the state itself does not allow the city to limit residential growth, meaning the more houses that are built, the more it weighs the city down in terms of revenue. He also went on to state that housing has to be met with a plan to comply with state law.

Chief Fleming took to the committee stating that compliance within the city is the main issue that has not been able to be addressed. This has been a question in the past few meetings, but Chief Fleming who cited the “broken window theory”, states that his officers don’t have enough time to enforce codes around the city.

In his eyes, different codes are being broken affecting the quality of life. He illustrated that in the past when funding was up, Clovis PD was able to hand out “courtesy notices” allowing a 95% compliance rate according to his own notes.

It was around 2009 that the police force had eliminated the code enforcement divi-

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and others were in attendance. The presentation was initially scheduled for 2020, the 75th anniversary of WWII, but was postponed due to the pandemic.

Czech Col. Jindrich Hacker and Major Jan Pekár, members of the Czech Republic Attaché, flew out from the Washington D.C. embassy to present Schmidt his medal.

“To have [the Czech Republic Attaché] come from the Embassy in Washington D.C. to come to one little ole’ guy who is 96-years-old and present a medal for something we did many many years ago. I am so honored,” Schmidt said.

Hacker said that without people like Schmidt, they would not have freedom and wouldn’t be able to do something like this.

They additionally offered Schmidt gifts such as alcohol from the Czech Republic and flowers.

Hacker also compared Schmidt’s actions in WWII to the people of Ukraine currently fighting against Russian forces.

“People in Ukraine, they are fighting for their freedom now,” Hacker said. “These

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was voiced, the choice of those who will continue to wear masks despite the new resolutions. Fogg worries that there will be tension in schools between students who don’t understand the point of view of those still choosing to wear face masks.

“I certainly don’t want this to be reversed where people are questioning, ‘Well why are you wearing a mask?’ Because sometimes it might be something that’s none of their business,” Fogg said. He then went on to

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Vern Schmidt (right) and Clovis Veterans Memorial Distict CEO Lorenzo Rios (left), before being presented with an Honorary Commemorative Medal.

people need heroes like Vernon.”

Along with the attaché, local representatives from the community were present for the ceremony.

Clovis City mayor Jose Flores also mentioned the war in Ukraine during his speech and called it “ironic” that we find ourselves today in similar situations.

“It seems like some people can’t remember history, and people like Vern are here to remind us of that history,” Flores

said. “They say that those that forget history are bound to repeat it.”

Fresno City mayor Jerry Dyer originally canceled his appearance at Schmidt’s ceremony due to previous obligations but the morning of cleared his calendar to make sure he’d be in attendance for Schmidt.

Dyer mentioned in his speech that true American heroes are “those who have served in our military” and went on to say that Schmidt is a true American hero. Dyer

illustrate that whenever somebody may look different, people, especially younger students, “have the tendency to ask ‘Why?’” Dr. Corrine Folmer, associate superintendent of school leadership, asserted that the teachers across the school district are “really good about differences.”

“There are lots of different things in teaching our students how to be respectful of each other and have an understanding of each other,” Folmer said.

Fogg brought to the table the issue of a possible vaccination mandate within the district. He declared to the board that they

need to have a plan for students who are not vaccinated.

“If [students] choose not to have the vaccination, we’re not going to eliminate the inclass opportunity for them,” Fogg said.

Vaccination status has been on the monitors of parents at board meetings, saying that they would rather pull their children out of Clovis Unified instead of allowing their children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fogg expressed his belief that in terms of a negative reaction to the possible vaccine mandate for students to be allowed in the classroom “will be a very large, loud group.”

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Chief Fleming maintains that the engaged community and a high-quality staff have been how Clovis has kept the city safe.

However, he believes that “safe” is up to interpretation as he once again mentioned the CCI and the state’s definition of safe.

The committee’s meeting ended with a discussion on their plans for the future of the committee and how they would like to move forward with their recommendation to the city council.

A survey was proposed and will be instituted at the next meeting on March 23rd. This survey will be conducted and discussed by the committee in which questions such as “Should there be more sworn officers in the Clovis PD?” and “If so, how will we pay for it?” will be addressed.

Nonetheless, Haussler went on to perpetuate that any disagreements in the discussion they may have are what the committee has been prepared to address. Disputes that the committee has now will go on to help them find a solution for the future and the future of the City’s Police Department.

also highlighted a quote that was once told to him by Schmidt and also drew comparisons to Ukraine.

“Democracy is a very precious commodity,” Dyer said, quoting Schmidt.

“That’s why we see people today in Ukraine, who are fighting for their lives and their country, but they’re fighting for democracy.”

Loeffler, whose great grandparents immigrated from the Czech Republic to the United States, made sure to find a way back from his prior arrangements to be in attendance for his “good friend” Vern.

Loeffler was in Las Vegas to commentate on the Fresno State Men’s Basketball run in the 2022 Mountain West Tournament.

Schmidt was a part of the Army’s 90th Infantry Division during WWII. Schmidt, a Reedley High School graduate, was drafted in 1944 at the age of 18. He would then head overseas to fight in January of 1945.

“Here in Clovis, we honor our veterans every single day. Our values are not what you talk about, values are what you live…” said the CEO of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Lorenzo Rios. “They are never forgotten, and the sacrifice of their families are never forgotten here.”

He then continued on presenting his case to the COVID workgroup, formed on February 2, saying that they needed to address this issue now.

“I think we as a board need to start doing that now and come up with a resolution that says we’re not gonna close our schools because of your vaccination status,” Fogg said.

COVID-19 workgroup leader and school board Vice President David DeFrank pronounced that the issue of vaccination status will be put on their agenda and reported on at the next school board meeting on March 16.

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Money & Finanace: Buying a Home Basics deo Head Coach Uhuru Adem.

Adem grew up raising cattle, riding, and tending to other ranch responsibilities The Fresno State Rodeo Team particiall the while attending Fresno State and pated in their first rodeo of the 2022 season earning a degree. While his quotes and held at the Clovis Rodeo grounds on March his time were shortened by the ongoing 4th and 5th this past weekend. The Clovis events, Adem answered questions with Rodeo, as they do every year, donated the words that held much virtue. grounds for this event.

“So far, so good. Good weather, so far, Riders came in from multiple schools so good. Everybody’s been safe.” from the western area including Cal Poly, These were the remarks Adem had to two schools from Nevada, and Cuesta Col- say about the Fresno State opening rodeo lege, the community college near San Luis this past weekend. Coach Adem holds Obispo County. Despite the rain on Friday some general optimism for the upcoming afternoon and a few droplets on Saturday season, and responded simply but firmly morning, the grounds were just soft enough with one goal in mind, “Win. I’d probably for riders to compete, says treasurer for say, win. Keep it simple. Win.” Central Valley Rodeo, Brenda Armstrong.

Adem looks forward to competing this “Yesterday’s event went really well, we year and proclaimed, “Our school is kind had sprinkles on and off but the kids were of a powerhouse. So building off that just able to compete with no problem. Our are- trying to win every year. It’s kind of like, na actually looks pretty good this morning winning one time is easy, winning again even with the rain we had.” It was evident is harder. So just keeping a winning menthat unless a raging storm would have tality.” come about, these riders were not going to Of course, the Fresno State coach relet anything stand in their way of competmarked that COVID had a tremendous efing again. fect on his team from the 2020 season unOne detail mentioned by many spectatil now, as it had for rodeos up and down tors to the event was just how devoted each the western region. of these riders from different schools were “[It’s affected us] Horribly. But it’s afto both their programs and to riding and fected everybody.” competing in rodeos. To the rodeo populaBrenda Armstrong had this to say about tion, this is the biggest difference from oth- COVID. “COVID had a real detrimental er sports and clubs around college campus- effect on this program. The kids couldn’t es. To spectators, the riders, bulldoggers, compete during the 2020 season which cowboys, and participants of the rodeo morphed into the fall of 2020.” merely work harder, many of them having She then went on to state that there to wake up to early mornings to train with were not any rodeos set up for team their steed while then moving on to classes competition even in the Spring of 2021. to earn their Bachelors’ Degrees.

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Armstrong believes that the success of this season will be dependent on the success of riders attracting other riders into the program. “When you have a good coach, and you have good teammates, then other good student-athletes will come.”

In total, the Fresno State Rodeo Team’s first event was a grandstand full of spectators including families, reporters, fans, and aficionados of the rodeo. As people are looking to get away from past grievances and looking to fulfill their time with entertainment, the Fresno State Rodeo and other Rodeo teams competing up and down the western region continue the legacy of Rodeoing.

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Mitchell Parham-Second Place Bareback Riding • McKenna Wood-Third Place Breakaway Roping • Reed Neely-Second Place Saddle Bronc Riding • Machaela Sinclair-Second Place Goat Tying • Hailey Wilbur-Fourth Place Goat Tying • Cole Dodds-Fourth Place Calf Roping • Maren Powers-Second Place Barrel Racing • Women’s Team Placed Second Overall • Men’s Team Placed Fourth Overall Fresno State’s next event is at the West Hills College Rodeo on March 18th.

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Many women have overcome boundaries to help make Clovis the family-friendly town it is today. Some can say, it’s the “Clovis way of life.”

For Women’s History Month, let’s look back at some of the most influential women in Clovis history.

Peg Bos Peg Bos herself is one of the most influential women in Clovis History. She spent most of her life breaking boundaries, as she was the first woman elected to the Clovis City Council, the first woman to serve as mayor, the first woman to serve on the planning commission and the first woman to receive the Citizen of the Year award from the Clovis Hall of Fame Her parents settled in Clovis in 1903, before the town was even officially incorporated in 1912.

“Clovis was a family town where everyone knew each other. It was safe and friendly,” Bos said of growing up in Clovis.

In 1984, Bos was the first woman elected mayor of Clovis. The Gateway to the Sierras saw major growth and advancement under her leadership, including the revitalization of Old Town.

Besides documenting Clovis’s history at the Big Dry Creek Museum, Bos also contributes to the Roundup for its “Let’s Talk Clovis” segment.

Judith Preuss Judith Preuss is another woman who helped shaped Clovis. Preuss served as vice president of the Chamber of Commerce for 19 years. In 1995 she received the Clovis Professional Business Woman of the Year Award.

At the beginning of her career with the Chamber, Pruess helped turn Big Hat Days into the commercial success that it is today.

“In 1983, the Chamber of Commerce changed (Big Hat Days) to a craft fair at the rodeo grounds, and they had so many people and it caused so much congestion on Clovis Avenue, the police department told them they could not have it there anymore,” Pruess recalled. “They went to the city and they got permission to have it on Pollasky.

It just grew from there.”

Preuss said if she had advice for younger women, it would be to make education their top priority.

Lynene Ashbeck Lynne Ashbeck, former Clovis mayor, current mayor pro tem and Senior Vice President of Community Engagement and Population Wellness at Valley Children’s Healthcare, considers Bos a mentor and

inspiration. She hopes to shape the future of Clovis in the same fashion her mentor did.

“What I think about shaping Clovis today is about honoring the traditions that got us here,” Ashbeck said. “Part of what I try to do is honor those traditions, values and expectations of our community over the last decade.”

That means making sure the choices the council makes now are the right ones for people 50 years in the future.

“We are enjoying today because of the decisions that were made 40 or 50 years ago and I think the future will be the same way,” Ashbeck said.

Deborah Ikeda Another woman who is shaping Clovis’ future is Deborah Ikeda. Similar to Ashbeck, Ikeda served on the board of one of the area’s local hospitals, St. Agnes Medical Center. Ikeda served as the hospital’s chair for nine years, but education is her passion.

Ikeda is one of Clovis’ most accomplished women in the educational field. She currently is the vice president of the State Center Community College District (SCCCD) and previously served as the president of Clovis Community College.

Originally from Chicago, Ikeda moved to Clovis in 1981 to take a job as the dean of counseling at Fresno City College. She planned to temporarily live in Clovis before moving to San Francisco or Los Angeles.

But after she met her husband, Ikeda fell in love with the Gateway to the Sierras.

“I was going to live in Central California for five years and then move but then I met my husband, who is from here,” Ikeda said.

“We got married and this is a great place to raise a family so I’ve been here ever since and I’ve enjoyed it. For raising children, you can’t beat Clovis.”

Ikeda led the effort to turn Clovis Community into SCCCD’s third accredited city college. She is also responsible for making SCCCD schools free to attend for recent high school graduates.

She said many factors have led to her success but thanked her father for showing her the value of hard work and teaching her that she could do anything a boy could do.

“My father encouraged myself and my sister that there wasn’t anything my brothers could do that we couldn’t do,” she said.

Cora Shipley When it comes to business, Cora Shipley, President of the Business Organization of Old Town Clovis, is leading the way.

Shipley owns several Old Town locations, including Ivy & Lace, Hearts Delight, and Scoops, Soups & More.

She said the Clovis Way of Life is her main philosophical approach to business.

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Left to Right from top: Peg Bos, Deborah Ikeda, Lynne Ashbeck, and Cora Shipley.

“I try to have a business that will bring people into Old Town, treat them like family instead of customers, know their names and what they like,” Shipley said. “We welcome everybody.”

Shipley said her proudest contribution to Clovis is One Enchanted Evening, an open house event that takes place in Old Town before each Thanksgiving. The event draws in thousands of people each year and has become the Clovis tradition of kicking off the holiday season.

“It is a great event, it is totally free to the customers and is a thank you to them for supporting Old Town. We have carolers, carriage rides, it’s just wonderful,” Shipley said.

Shipley is also proud of the talented staff that she hired to run the Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT). She said she is especially proud of bringing on Carole Lester, who serves as BOOT’s executive director.

“Carole has been our best advocate and the best ambassador. She loves Old Town and she has been one of the best things for BOOT,” she said.

The women of Clovis’ past and present are paving the way for the next generation

of women to lead Clovis down new and exciting paths in the future.

Ashbeck, Ikeda and Shipley offered advice for these future leaders.

“Do what you love. If you love your job, it is not a job. I look forward to going to work everyday. I look forward to seeing the people in town everyday,” Shipley said.

Ikeda said young women should not hold themselves back from pursuing what they are passionate about.

“I would encourage young women today, if they are married or have a spouse, that you are a family unit together and you can count on one another to help each other out.

You don’t need to hold yourself back from applying for advancement in your career for those reasons,” Ikeda said.

Ashbeck lastly added that the key to success is finding mentors who can help you grow and succeed.

“Find people ahead of you on the path who can help you along the way,” Ashbeck said. “The mentors I had in my life helped me figure out that the obstacles in my life were not really obstacles, they were just things I had to move past. Learn as much as you can everyday.”

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eep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days.

Featuring ingredients across the food groups, these dairyfueled recipes from Milk Means More are ideal for well-rounded meals filled with nutritious flavor.

Zesty mustard, spicy Sriracha and rich buttermilk lend a marinated flavor upgrade to traditional grilled chicken, while homemade pesto, fresh corn and ham create a perfect harmony for a cheesy grilled pizza. Or make a salad the star of your dinner table with a simply seasoned sirloin steak, plenty of veggies and a tart twist on a creamy dressing made with yogurt and milk.

Find more refreshing meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org.

Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 16 minutes Servings: 4 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon Sriracha 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on vegetable oil, for grill 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional) In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika.

Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Refreshing, dairy infused dishes for warm days Grilled Pizza with Arugula Pesto, Corn and Ham

Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing

Arugula Pesto: 2 cups fresh arugula, tightly packed 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice pinch red pepper flakes, (optional) 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing: 1 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 small limes) 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6

Grilled Pizza: 2 tablespoons flour, divided 1 pound pizza crust dough (at room temperature if using refrigerated dough) vegetable oil, for grill 1/2 cup Arugula Pesto 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup diced deli ham 1/2-3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 cob) 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Heat grill to medium heat (350-400 F).

To make Arugula Pesto: In food processor, combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and Parmesan. Pulse until combined then, with food processor on, drizzle in olive oil until pesto forms,

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of Comfortably Domestic on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6

scraping down sides as needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

To make Grilled Pizza: Flour pizza dough lightly and stretch or roll to about 1/2-inch thickness (14-16inch diameter).

Sprinkle remaining flour on large rimless baking sheet, pizza peel or pizza stone. Transfer dough to baking surface.

Clean grill grate and grease with oil-soaked paper towel and tongs. Slide dough off baking surface onto grill. Cover and cook until dough is bubbling on top and golden brown on bottom, 2-3 minutes.

Carefully flip dough over using peel or tongs.

Remove crust from grill to add toppings. Spread Arugula Pesto over dough. Top with ricotta, ham, corn kernels, onion and Parmesan. Return pizza to grill, cover and cook until toppings are heated through and bottom of crust is crispy, 5-7 minutes.

Remove from grill, slice and serve.

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teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon granulated garlic ounces boneless petite sirloin steak

Salad: 3 cups baby spinach 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts 1/2 cup sweet red pepper rings 1/2 cup sweet yellow pepper rings 1 cup avocado chunks 1/4 cup thinly shaved red onion To make dressing: In blender, combine yogurt, lime juice, milk, chives, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend on low until smooth consistency forms and chives are

completely incorporated. Transfer dressing to jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until serving.

Heat grill to medium.

To prepare steak: Combine kosher salt, black pepper and granulated garlic to create rub. Sprinkle half of seasoning mix over one side of steak, pressing it into meat. Repeat with remaining seasoning on opposite side of steak.

Grill steak over direct medium heat to desired level of doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium pink center. Remove steak from grill and let rest 7-10 minutes on cutting board.

To make salad: Toss spinach and romaine on large platter. Scatter red and yellow peppers, avocado and onion over greens. Slice grilled sirloin thinly against grain. Arrange meat slices along center of salad.

Drizzle dressing over salad just prior to serving.

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Let’s Talk Clovis: 1907 Clovis High Social PEG BOS Historian/Clovis Museum

We are sharing the December 31, 1907, twelve paged program that was mimeographed and hand printed. The location of the social was not identified.

Early Clovis High Baccalaureate and Graduations were held at the First Baptist Church (NE corner of 4th and DeWitt) and we believe the event probably occurred there.

G. H. Wilkinson was principal of Clovis High from 1903-1910. His opening remarks entitled “Pupils & Alumni of C.U.H.”: “As we celebrate this social anniversary the last hour of the Old Year passes away and a New Year begins.

I hope that 1907 has been for you, the brightest, happiest, wisest and best of your life and that kind memory will bury in oblivion all its mistakes and blunders and bring only the good things for your pleasure & comfort.

But since the best of today should be better than the best of yesterday, let us here on the threshold of this new year, highly resolve, that rising on the stepping stones of our dead selves to higher things. We’ll make 1908, for us, better, brighter, happier and wiser than all the past hath been.”

His remarks were followed by a poem signed by W.S. Smith: “There is beauty in the sunlight.

And the soft blue heaven above.

Oh, the world is full of beauty.

When the heart is full of love.”

The attendees then proceeded to identify 26 “realistic” pictures posted throughout the school. A few of the clues given: sweet sixteen, home of burns, out of the night, the 4 seasons and the spoony couple.

Life truisms were shared: “True worth is being, not in seeming.” And “To be polite is to do and say the kindest things in the kindest way.”

Challenging puzzles were then presented: “The Greek Cross, make one of card-board then make two straight cuts so that you can form a square with the pieces.” The answer is available at the Museum.

“Magic 9”: arrange the Contributed by Clovis Museum numbers (1-6) in the form of Clovis Union High School, Oct. 1908. a triangle so that the sum of numbers on each side shall be nine.” The I none, but that man’s father is my father’s answer is available at the Museum. son.” (Son).

“Queries: What part of a fish weighs the Quote: “Reputation is what men and most? (Scales) Why is the wick of a candle women think of us; Character is what God like Athens? (In Greece) When does a cane and the angels know of us.” take the place of a man’s head? (Hangs his Another quote: “In idleness the stings hat on it) of death are hidden but busy action are the Why is a popular minister like a brakespring of life.” man? (Makes many couples) What is the The back page of the program declares: heaviest horse on the road? (Lead horse).

“Magna est vertlas, et praevalebit”. TransWhat is that looks like a cat, walks like a lated it states: “Truth is great and will precat and still isn’t a cat” (Kitten). vail”.

A man in jail was the son of who visited Clovis High School district was formed him. He replied: Brothers and sisters have (1899) when seven school districts, Red

Banks, Jefferson, Garfield, Mississippi, Wolters, Temperance and Clovis agreed to send their 9th graders to Clovis High. They occupied the second floor of the (1892) Clovis Grammar School (west side of Pollaksy between First & second streets) until the 1902 (5th & Osmun) High School was built.

Graduation pictures from 1903 to 1965 are on display at the Clovis Museum. They are a visual reminder of the rich heritage that Clovis High has and continues to provide.

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45. Electronic countermeasures 47. Make lace 48. Chit 51. Singer Horne 53. Silent agreement 55. Short-billed rail 56. Drinking container 58. Matchstick game 59. Indian dresses 60. Trumpeter Hirt 61. The View’s first segment 64. Atomic #34 65. Plural of 41 across 67. Roof supports 69. Tears apart 70. Goat-like deities DOWN 1. Folder paper 2. Mormon state 3. Folded, filled tortillas 4. Expression of sorrow 5. Follows sigma 6. Settle in tents 7. Milk paint 8. A batter’s run 9. Little Vienna on the

Mures 10. Stems 11. Country singer Lang 12. Half tone interval 13. Arrives 15. Occupies 18. Vestment 21. Relating to US artifacts 24. One who covers with laminate 26. Dental organization 27. Pitch 30. Like a feeble old woman 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital 37. Play on words 38. Alloy of mercury 39. Mushroom gill 42. Perform 43. College entrance exam 46. Praying insects 47. Entices 49. Ascends 50. Sculpture stands 52. God of Assyria 54. Data executive 55. Impudent 57. Not shared 59. Rabbit tail 62. Small amount 63. Irish revolutionary org.

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LOG OF SHAME APRIL BLANKINSHIP AND TONI GARCIA Contributed

February 24th, 2022 Just before midnight on highway 168 and Temperance Ave, an officer noticed a vehicle swerving across the lanes. When he pulled over the driver, it was obvious that she was drunk, had slurred speech, and inability to stand upright.

When the officer asked for the driver to do a breathalyzer test, the driver refused. Unfortunately for her, that is a one-way ticket to jail and not only a DUI charge but her refusal of the test, ups the charges! Good Luck with that, lady.

You should have just admitted defeat while you were ahead.

February 25th, 2022 At lunch time on a Friday, two women were caught fighting in the parking lot of a restaurant on Shaw Ave. Someone reported one woman attacked the other woman over the last batch of mozzarella sticks. While mozzarella sticks are supremely delicious, I do not think punching someone over the last ones is a good idea. They do not serve them in jail so I think I would have to pass on the assault and battery. What a way to start the weekend, in a jail cell.

February 26th, 2022 At around 8 p.m. at a gym on Shaw Ave, a gym goer came back to their locker after a workout and noticed it was open. Someone had stolen their wallet and phone from the locker. Luckily for the gym goer, there are cameras everywhere so whoever stole it, be warned. It is only a matter of time before you are caught. I would not be caught dead stealing from people who work out regularly because you are just asking for it.

February 27th, 2022 A man was arrested after he was caught lurking around outside a storage facility on Shaw Ave. A neighbor passing nearby made a call to police just before midnight due to the suspicious behavior. When police arrived, the man had broken into the home of the caretaker! The lurker was immediately taken into custody with a backpack full of stolen items. Thanks to the actions of the alert neighbor, the man was caught and booked into jail for being a shady thief!

February 28th, 2022 Just before midnight at a car dealership on Shaw Ave, two individuals, one a juvenile, broke into the dealership to steal a car. The pair managed to get the car off the lot, however, it was found a few hours later at one of the thieves’ houses with the thieves still inside sleeping. Rule number one: never bring stolen items home. The pair were both booked into custody for taking a car that did not belong to them and conspiracy to commit a crime. Stupidity does not pay!

March 1st, 2022 At a home at just after 2 a.m., a man was passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle in a cul-de-sac with the driver door open. Neighbors were concerned the man was hurt or sick and called the police. When the police arrived, they found the man hanging out halfway out the door with the car still running. The officer on scene attempted to wake the man up and it was discovered that the man was in fact intoxicated and well over the legal limit. He was lucky he did not hurt himself or someone else! He was taken down to jail so he could finish his nap in the drunk tank.

March 2nd, 2022 At an apartment complex on Minnewawa Ave at around 11 a.m., the apartment maintenance man had gone into a unit they were updating when he noticed that the sliding back door was open. He immediately called the police. The thief had taken two 5-gallon buckets of paint and faucet parts for a bathtub.

Whoever stole the items, must have really needed a bathroom refresh. I hope it was worth the possible theft charges to have nicer faucet for your tub and new paint for your house. I am sure your wife is very happy with it, jerk!

March 3rd, 2022 Just after midnight at a bar on Herndon Ave, there were a reported of a drunk man walking around and relieving himself on cars in the parking lot. When police arrived, the man was caught with his pants down…around his ankles that is and relieving himself in the plants nearby. The man was very belligerent when officers approached him. He was hauled off to jail to sober up in the drunk tank and hopefully learn where to go to the bathroom.

March 4th, 2022 At around midnight, a homeowner got a notification on their security system that someone was in their driveway. The homeowner ran outside and caught someone underneath their car trying to steal the catalytic converter. When the thief saw the owner, they took off running down the street, leaving behind their tools. At least they were caught before they could get away with it and lost their tools while in the act.

March 5th, 2022 At Shaw Ave and Willow at just before 2:30 p.m., an officer noticed a car that was swerving in and out of traffic. When the officer attempted to pull the car over, the driver sped off and tried to outrun the officer. After a short police chase, the driver finally pulled over and it was very clear why he attempted to run. The man had meth in the car, the car was stolen, and he had already gone to jail for grand theft once before! He must not have learned his lesson the first time. These added charges should give him extra time for a longer “adult time out” so he can think about what he has done.

March 6th, 2022 A pizza parlor on Herndon Ave at around 2 p.m., received a call for a large order of food. The customer and a few friends arrived to pick up their order but before they could pay, they ran out of the restaurant with the food and fled.

The restaurant was out almost $500 for the food. Hopefully next time, they make customers pay up front before they hand over the goods and I hope their food was cold by the time they were able to eat it!

March 7th, 2022 A homeowner on Pollasky Ave reported that someone had cut their Christmas lights that were still up. Perhaps a neighbor was tired of seeing Christmas lights still up in March and decided they would do something to take care of the problem. Wow, how neighborly. Have you no Christmas spirit? Next time, instead of starting with violence, start with a conversation with your neighbors.

I hope baby Jesus forgives you for your Scrooge attitude!

March 8th, 2022 Just before 7 a.m. near Applegate Ave, a homeowner reported vandalism to their vehicle. The homeowner reported that someone had graffitied on the side of the vehicle. Now the vehicle owner must drive in a car that throws up gang signs. I sure hope they can get that fixed soon or they might be in trouble if they go to the wrong side of town. *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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MARCH CALIFORNIA 911 MEMORIAL Location: 3485 Never Forget Ln., Clovis, CA Open 365 days a year COMMUNITY HERITAGE CENTER Location: 3rd and Veterans Parkway OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CITY OF CLOVIS RECREATION Preschool / Toddlers Spring 2022 and Spring Youth Programs Registration now available at www.cityofclovisrecreation.com SPRING INTO YOUR GARDEN 2022 Spring Plant Sale Location: Clovis Botanical Garden 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Friday, Mar. 18, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

COWGIRL UP BBQ FUNDRAISER Location: Clovis Rodeo 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA

Saturday, Mar. 19 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

NBHA D15 RACE 5 & 6 dshrclovis.com Location: Double S Horse Ranch 15150 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA Sunday, Mar. 20 at 10 a.m.

JOLLY TIMES Top Dollar Band / The Roger Perry Band Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Thursday, Mar. 22 at 9 a.m.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 147 SOCIAL DINNER Location: 508 4th St, Clovis, CA Saturday, Mar. 23 at 6 p.m.

A DANCE INTO SPRING With John Pemberton Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 450 4th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, Mar. 26 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY VFW Post and American Legion Post 147 Location: 7246 N. DeWolf Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Mar. 26 at 9 a.m.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 147 SOCIAL BREAKFAST Location: Waffle Country Restaurant 1484 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Apr. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

VINTAGE MARKET & ANTIQUES Location: Old Town Clovis Sunday, Mar. 27 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 17

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District Rex Phebus Memorial Building 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Tuesday, Mar. 29 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

APRIL 2022 BIG HAT DAYS Location: Old Town Clovis Clovis, CA Saturday, Apr. 2 and Sunday, Apr. 3 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

RECRUITING AT BIG HAT DAYS American Legion Location: Old Town Clovis EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS Location: Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA Apr. 1 – Apr. 16 CLOVIS DIVERSITY JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis (virtual)

EASTER LUNCHEON Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Sunday, Apr. 17 CLOVIS JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis (virtual) Register at JobfairX.com Tuesday, Apr. 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ARTHOP AT CLOVIS ADULT EDUCATION Location: 1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA Thursday, Apr. 21 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

108th ANNUAL CLOVIS RODEO Location: Clovis Rodeo Grounds 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA Friday, Apr. 22 – 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 23 – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 24 – 2 p.m.

CLOVIS HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis (virtual) Register at HealthcareX.net Tuesday, Apr. 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Clovis, CA Friday, Apr. 29 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CENTRAL VALLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW Clovis Missionary Baptist Church 854 N. Fowler Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Apr. 30 8 a.m. – 3 p.m THE JIMMY RUN 1 Mile/2 Mile Hosted by Jimmy John’s Location: Clovis Hills Community Church 1363 5th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, Apr. 30 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CLOVIS MEMORIAL RUN Registration is now open for the Clovis Memorial Run at clovismemorialrun. com Location: Clovis Senior Center 850 4th St. Saturday, May 28 CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKETS CLOVIS OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Every Saturday Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting) HARLAN RANCH FARMERS’ MARKET Location: 1620 N. Leonard Ave., Clovis, CA Every Wednesday Year-Round 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)

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Clovis North Battles Until Final Buzzer but Falls Short in Division-I State Title Valley,” Amundsen said. “I think it means a lot to everybody there. To get here is a very difficult thing, and as you saw tonight, to Clovis North was billed as the Cinderella win it is a difficult task as well.” of California boys’ basketball, the No. 13 Clovis North appeared overwhelmed by seeded Road Warriors who traveled close to the size and length of its opponent, turning 1,850 miles over four games on their journey the ball over 18 times and giving up several to the Division-I state title game Friday. breakaway layups and dunks. It was a far cry But when the ball was tipped off against from only four turnovers against St. Ignatius Southern California No. 1 seed Damien, the in the NorCal title game Tuesday. more apt analogy was David vs. Goliath.

“Some of that is their length and their The Spartans were big with junior center athleticism, but some of that’s on us… If we Jimmy Oladokun and UC Riverside-bound cleaned that up, I think we have a shot going senior Kaleb Smith each standing at 6 feet, 8 down to the end,” Amundsen said. inches tall. There was also 6-foot-4 guard RJ Damien was in control for three quarters Smith – signed, sealed, and delivered to Col- as the athletic guard combo of Smith and orado – and speedy six-footer Spivey Ward. Ward attacked the paint at will. Both finished It was too much for the Broncos to the game scoring in double figures – Smith overcome as they ended a remarkable state with 15 points and Word with 17. playoff run in defeat, 65-57, at the Golden 1 Damien led 22-12 after the first quarter, in Center in Sacramento. Clovis North (22-12) which the Spartans shot 69% from the field, finished the season as Division-I Northern and 33-22 at halftime. Even with Damien’s California regional champions and state run- leading scorer Kaleb Smith (23 points) in ner-ups. foul trouble late in the second, Clovis North Clovis North head coach Tony Amundsen could not slice the lead into single digits. said the state championship experience, deEven when they were able to in the third spite falling short, was meaningful to more – a Christian Calvillo 3-pointer and Connor than just the players.

Amundsen putback shrunk Damien’s lead to “I think it means a lot to our coaching 35-27 with 5:30 left – the Spartans countered staff, our administration, our school, our with an 11-2 run. student body, and then even just the Central Near the end of the third quarter, the

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Clovis North sophomore Connor Amundsen drives past Damien sophomore Xavier Clinton during the fourth quarter of the Division-I state boys’ basketball title game in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Broncos’ deficit was back to 20. Senior Niko Jones drilled a 3-pointer to cut it to 53-36 entering the fourth.

The Broncos did not go away easily. They outscored the Spartans in the final quarter, 21-12, with better ball security and pressure defense leading the way. By the game’s end, Damien committed the same amount of turnovers as Clovis North.

But Friday’s state championship game can be summarized in two more stats; Damien outscored Clovis North in the paint, 44-20, and on fast breaks, 20-12.

In the end, Damien was longer and stronger. The youthful Broncos, who will miss graduating senior Niko Jones but return a large cast of sophomores and juniors next season, will grow wiser from the taste of defeat.

“For the young guys coming back, there’s

something to be said about being there and having those moments and going through it and having that experience and you can’t replace that,” Amundsen said. “Depending on what they do with it, that’s going to be very helpful for next year and the year after, and really, for our program.”

One of the sparkling young Broncos, sophomore Connor Amundsen, shined on the state’s biggest stage. He poured in a gamehigh 25 points Saturday on 10 of 19 shots from the field, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists.

He wasn’t satisfied with the breakout performance, however.

“It was really fun on this run with these guys,” said Connor. “It’s always good to perform well, but the main goal is to win. So we have to keep getting better and come back next year.”

Clovis West Girls Advance to Elite Eight of State Open Division Playoffs state champion.

“I was talking to [Mitty head coach] Sue Phillips and I was like, ‘Last time The Clovis West girls’ basketball team I had five days of prep and it wasn’t showed off their gritty side Wednesday enough. If we both win, now I got two,’” evening, watching an 11-point lead in the Campbell said. “Mitty is one of the top second half disappear before coming back programs in the state and country, so to defeat the Folsom Bulldogs, 51-48. we’re looking forward to it. That’s what Then, Clovis West head coach Craig we want to do – play the best and see Campbell showed off his “griddy” side where we fall.” by performing the popular dance move Wednesday’s win over No. 6 seed after the game. Campbell promised his Folsom marked the sixth straight trip to players he would perform the dance if the the Open Division Elite Eight for Clovis Golden Eagles won another Central SecWest. It did not come easy against a Foltion championship. They delivered last som team that featured the same toughSaturday, defeating Bakersfield, 49-39, so ness and defensive intensity that Clovis he kept his end of the bargain.

West is known for.

The No. 3 seed Golden Eagles (28Two early fouls for star junior Etoyah 3) danced their way into the semifinals Montgomery hampered Clovis West, of the CIF State Open Division NorCal which fell behind 11-8 after the first quarregional bracket. Up next is a trip to No. ter. Sophomore Athena Tomlinson led a 2 Archbishop Mitty (28-1) on Saturday. resurgent second quarter with nine points The last time Clovis West and Archin the period and 11 total before halftime. bishop Mitty met in girls’ basketball, She hit a pair of 3-pointers to help Clovis Campbell and the Golden Eagles walked See GIRLS BBALL, Pg. 15 off the court as the 2017 Open Division

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Junior Etoyah Montgomery recorded a double-double in Clovis West’s 51-48 Open Division playoff victory over Folsom. She scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

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New Day, Same Tricks: Clovis West Boys Pull Off Another Comeback in State Open Division Quarterfinal learned the same lesson as Clovis North, Central, and St. Joseph did. All three teams led Clovis West by double digits in the third The comeback kids did it again. quarter this season – and lost.

Trailing by 16 points after the first quarThese Golden Eagles, when at full ter, the Clovis West boys’ basketball team strength, seemingly don’t know how to hustled back, hit key shots in a back-andlose. The constant substitutions by Walberg forth fourth quarter, and triumphed over the and hustle plays on offense and defense Sheldon Huskies on Wednesday, 63-55. eventually broke down the Huskies as it did The situation was not as dire for NorCal the Broncos, Grizzlies, and Knights.

No. 2 seed Clovis West (31-1) as its pre“One thing that has always been our vious game, in which St. Joseph led by 20 favorite is, we always try to wear people in the third quarter of the Central Section down,” Walberg said.

Open Division title game.

The Huskies’ lead dwindled from 24-8 Yet head coach Vance Walberg saw the after the first quarter to 32-25 at halftime. same early-game issues hurt the Golden The gym roared as Clovis West senior Tyus Eagles Wednesday like in the past. Except Parrish-Tillman ended the third quarter with this time, the stakes were higher in the quar- a turnaround jumper that cut Sheldon’s lead terfinal round of the state boys’ basketball to 44-42.

Open Division.

The Huskies did not go quietly. Senior “I just try and figure out how we keep Rashaud Bradley kept Sheldon ahead, 50getting down,” Walberg said, “and I know 44, with 5:20 left. Clovis West junior Issac part of the reason is when you’re young, Martinez answered with two buckets in less which we are, each kid is trying to feel their than a minute, and with 2:48 left, the game own feet because I play with 10 to 11 kids.” was tied when sophomore Marshel Sanders The depth of Clovis West, however, dou- laid one up off an assist from Parrish-Tillbled as the catalyst for the comeback. Shel- man. don, the No. 7 seed in the NorCal bracket, Parrish-Tillman pushed the Golden EaGABE CAMARILLO @gabecamarillo_

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Clovis West junior Issac Martinez closely guards Sheldon point guard Devon Haynes during an Open Division NorCal regional quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

gles ahead with two free throws at the 2:07 mark, their first lead of the game, and sophomore Jackson Young hit two from the line to extend the lead.

Then, with 33 seconds left, Young delivered the same finishing blow he did against St. Joseph last week, draining a 3-pointer to

seal a state playoff victory for Clovis West.

Parrish-Tillman led Clovis West with 20 points and three blocks, and Martinez scored 16. Bradley led the Huskies with 15 points.

The young and scrappy Golden Eagles kept their dream season alive.

Fresno State Bulldoggers Rodeo Returns to Clovis Rodeo Grounds

to earn their Bachelors’ Degrees.

This was the same for Fresno State Rodeo Head Coach Uhuru Adem.

Adem grew up raising cattle, riding, and tending to other ranch responsibilities all the while attending Fresno State and earning a degree. While his quotes and his time were shortened by the ongoing events, Adem answered questions with words that held much virtue.

“So far, so good. Good weather, so far, so good. Everybody’s been safe.”

These were the remarks Adem had to say about the Fresno State opening rodeo this past weekend. Coach Adem holds some general optimism for the upcoming season, and responded simply but firmly with one goal in mind, “Win. I’d probably say, win. Keep it simple. Win.” Adem looks forward to competing this year and proclaimed, “Our school is kind

of a powerhouse. So building off that just trying to win every year. It’s kind of like, winning one time is easy, winning again is harder. So just keeping a winning mentality.”

Of course, the Fresno State coach remarked that COVID had a tremendous effect on his team from the 2020 season until now, as it had for rodeos up and down the western region. “[It’s affected us] Horribly. But it’s affected everybody.”

Brenda Armstrong had this to say about COVID. “COVID had a real detrimental effect on this program. The kids couldn’t compete during the 2020 season which morphed into the fall of 2020.”

She then went on to state that there were not any rodeos set up for team competition even in the Spring of 2021.

Despite this, the program was still able to

send five student-athletes to the national finals.

Armstrong believes that the success of this season will be dependent on the success of riders attracting other riders into the program. “When you have a good coach, and you have good teammates, then other good student-athletes will come.”

In total, the Fresno State Rodeo Team’s first event was a grandstand full of spectators including families, reporters, fans, and aficionados of the rodeo. As people are looking to get away from past grievances and looking to fulfill their time with entertainment, the Fresno State Rodeo and other Rodeo teams competing up and down the western region continue the legacy of Rodeoing.

Fresno State Bulldogger Rodeo winners: • Mitchell Parham-Second Place Bareback Riding • McKenna Wood-Third Place Breakaway Roping • Reed Neely-Second Place Saddle Bronc Riding • Machaela Sinclair-Second Place Goat Tying • Hailey Wilbur-Fourth Place Goat Tying • Cole Dodds-Fourth Place Calf Roping • Maren Powers-Second Place Barrel Racing • Women’s Team Placed Second Overall • Men’s Team Placed Fourth Overall Fresno State’s next event is at the West Hills College Rodeo on March 18th.

Folsom bucket the rest of the way, but Montgomery almost fouled out with two minutes left as Clovis West clung to a 47-46 lead.

It was a case of mistaken identity. The referee switched the foul from No. 23, Montgomery, to No. 22, Riley Walls.

Moments later, Montgomery hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead to 50-46.

In the final seconds, Tomlinson made one of two free throws, and Folsom raced

down the court with the chance to send the game into overtime with a 3-pointer.

But Walls intercepted a Folsom pass with four seconds left and dribbled out the clock.

After big plays from its dynamic duo, Montgomery and Tomlinson, Clovis West secured a state playoff victory with the quick hands of the freshman Walls.

“Riley is going to be another special one down the road,” Campbell said.

Montgomery finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Tomlinson added 15 points, and Walls chipped in six rebounds to her game-sealing steal.

“Etoyah and Athena both had moxie with the shots they hit and the big 3-pointers they had,” Campbell said. “It’s different in that moment, in a one-point game in the playoffs. Some kids choke… but those two are big-time players. Starters are supposed to shine in the playoffs.”

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The Fresno State Rodeo Team participated in their first rodeo of the 2022 season held at the Clovis Rodeo grounds on March 4th and 5th this past weekend. The Clovis Rodeo, as they do every year, donated the grounds for this event.

Riders came in from multiple schools from the western area including Cal Poly, two schools from Nevada, and Cuesta College, the community college near San Luis Obispo County. Despite the rain on Friday afternoon and a few droplets on Saturday morning, the grounds were just soft enough for riders to compete, says treasurer for Central Valley Rodeo, Brenda Armstrong.

“Yesterday’s event went really well, we had sprinkles on and off but the kids were able to compete with no problem. Our arena actually looks pretty good this morning even with the rain we had.” It was evident that unless a raging storm would have come about, these riders were not going to let anything stand in their way of competing again.

One detail mentioned by many spectators to the event was just how devoted each of these riders from different schools were to both their programs and to riding and competing in rodeos. To the rodeo population, this is the biggest difference from other sports and clubs around college campuses. To spectators, the riders, bulldoggers, cowboys, and participants of the rodeo merely work harder, many of them having to wake up to early mornings to train with their steed while then moving on to classes

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West take a 27-22 lead into the break.

The lead ballooned to 39-28 in the third quarter as Montgomery returned and provided an immediate boost offensively.

However, Folsom went on an 18-6 run deep into the fourth quarter to take the lead, 46-45, with 4:50 left.

Clovis West surrendered just one

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Fresno State’s Maren Powers finished second in the Barrel Racing.

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Clovis Unified Parent Seeks Justice for Son

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During the March 2 Clovis Unified School Board meeting’s public comment section, a mother came to the podium for the second time in two weeks to speak to the board about the injustices that had been brought on her son.

A week prior to February 16, her son Jayden Hayes was stalked from his campus at Kastner Intermediate to a local grocery store a few blocks away. It was there that he was beaten up inside a bathroom by eight boys, says his mother Holly Hayes. Two of the boys had been suspended, but Hayes desires more punishment for the physical and emotional damage these bullies have brought upon her son.

“The way your district is handling these bullies needs massive improvement.” Hayes stated that Jayden had informed administrators at his school Kastner Intermediate of the threats of the bullies and that he was fearful for his safety.

Hayes states that the school told him to go back to his classroom since it was “the end of the day.” A potential threat had the opportunity to be stopped, but the inactivity of one school administration now has the attention of an entire movement.

Holly stated at the March 2 meeting that she would be willing to try and work with the school board to prevent situations like this from arising.

“I am willing to work with the district to form a parent’s group to collaborate with the schools”, proclaimed Hayes. She then went on to address a quote that CUSD Chief Communications Officer Kelly Avants made in a news clip and article done by ABC30.

The quote that mother Holly Hayes singled out from Avants was about a “cautionary

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CUSD parent Holly Hayes spoke to the board regarding her son being a victim of a bullying incident back in February at the CUSD school board meeting on Mar. 2, 2022.

tale of social media clips”, that was “rarely reflective of a full version of what has actually happened.”

Hayes professed that Avants was not being interviewed on the “district’s interpretation of fake news” but rather on her son’s assault. She then went on to state that the district needed to stop implying that a crime didn’t occur. She re-examined, “It’s a criminal case.”

Superintendent Dr. Eimear O’Brien commented on the situation after the meeting.

“Our responsibility is to maintain consistency and fairness in our discipline practices and our investigative practices.

We also keep our governing board fully appraised. The school is working with the parents involved. What I’d like to emphasize is

that we have to be confidential but we also are pretty consistent about being consistent.

We don’t have one set of rules for one child and a different set for another.”

She then went on to comment on Chief Communications Officer Kelly Avants.

“Sometimes when people read things in social media, all the facts may not be included, I believe that’s what Mrs. Avants was trying to get across because unfortunately we can’t share those facts.”

O’Brien continued, “What I will say is bullying is something that we absolutely do not condone in our schools. We have multiple programs in place. Our PBIS, our positive based intervention systems, we have in most of our schools. Our schools that don’t have PBIS have other behavior related programs, [for instance] the positivity

project is across our district. We don’t wait until there’s a bully situation to teach. If you go to any of our schools, they’re teaching behavior related behaviors to our kids, both overtly and intentionally.”

Hayes stated that she has partnered with Mike Guido, owner of Guido’s Martial Arts Academy and already partner to a few of the Clovis Unified schools with his bully prevention and conflict avoidance programs. She has hopes of bringing assistance to the entire district and with community members in order to “implement change in how behavior is dealt with.”

“We are here to prove this incident is not isolated, it’s a regular occurrence.”

Holly’s Facebook group “Justice For Jaden” has reached more than 800 followers.

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