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APRIL 2022 CITY OF CLOVIS RECREATION
Adult Softball Starting Apr. 18 Register now: www.cityofclovisrecreation.com
EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 17
EASTER CELEBRATION AT CLOVIS CHURCH Sunday, April 17 at 2pm. 2080 Tollhouse Road, Clovis Ca Free Philz Coffee & Gifts, Egg Hunt for Kids
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 Wednesday, Apr. 20 - Sunday, Apr. 24
RODEO SCHEDULE Apr. 20 - PBR Bull Riding and Mitchell Tenpenny Concert Apr. 21 - Parmalee Concert Apr. 22 - Jameson Rodgers Concert Apr. 23 - Clovis Rodeo Parade Apr. 24 - 108th Clovis Rodeo – PCRA Finals
CLOVIS HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis (virtual) Register at HealthcareX.net Tuesday, Apr. 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
JOLLY TIMES Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Thursday, April 21 at 9 a.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.
FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Clovis, CA Friday, Apr. 29 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
CLOVIS MEMORIAL RUN REGISTRATION Now open for the Clovis Memorial Run at clovismemorialrun.com Location: Clovis Senior Center 850 4th St. Saturday, May 28
MAY 2022
CLOVIS TRAILFEST 2022 Location: Old Town and Dry Creek Trails Saturday, May 7 8 a.m. – Noon
OLD TOWN FLEA MARKET Location: Clovis Rodeo 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, CA Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 LET’S TALK CLOVIS THE FAMILY OF “IKE” BUTLER: 1920S BLACK BUSINESS OWNER, RIBBON CANE SUGAR Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.
JEFFERSON ANNUAL CAR SHOW Location: Jefferson Elementary School 1880 Fowler Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CLOVIS’ MAY-GARITA PUB CRAWL Location: Old Town Clovis 453 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, May 14 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
1ST ANNUAL CLOVIS ROTARY BBQ & BREW Location: P-R Farms, Inc. 2917 e. Shepherd Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, May 14 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
SPRING WINEWALK Location: Old Town Clovis Saturday, May 14 5p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
CLOVIS OLD TOWN MOTORAMA CAR SHOW 903 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 – Classic Car Sunday, May 22 – Shop Tours
CLOVIS MEMORIAL RUN 2022 Location: 4TH St., Clovis, CA Registration now open at clovismemorialrun.com Saturday, May 28 at 7 a.m. GLORIOUS JUNK DAYS Location: Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA Sunday, May 29 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACES TO VISIT
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.
CLOVIS MUSEUM Location: 4th & Polasky, Clovis, CA Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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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My Goodbye to the Clovis Roundup
GABE CAMARILLO
@gabecamarillo_
After two years and seven months writing for the Clovis Roundup, I am stepping away from the newspaper that gave me my first chance in journalism and will forever hold a special place in my heart.
The timing felt right for this move. As I aim to finish college strong and graduate from Fresno State in May with a degree in broadcast journalism, the next chapter of my life is nearly here.
I could not ask for a better college experience than the one I received writing for the Clovis Roundup.
The newspaper owner, Donna Melchor, and editor-in-chief, Billy Xiong, took a chance on some kid fresh out of Edison High School with zero – I repeat, zero, zilch, nada – experience in journalism.
I made my fair share of mistakes and learned on the job, but nothing would have been possible without the patience of Donna and Billy.
Writing for the Clovis Roundup was never something I had to do; it was something I got to do.
I got to interview current Georgia Bulldog and National Champion running back Kendall Milton while he was at Buchanan High School. I got to watch Cole Anderson scorch basketball nets at Clovis West before he took his talents to UC Santa Barbara.
I got to cover one of the most loaded baseball lineups in recent Central Valley memory, the 2021 Buchanan Bears. Most recently, I got to do something I never dreamed of when I took the job in August of 2019, which was to cover a high school basketball team all the way to the state championship.
The 2022 Clovis North boys’ basketball state playoff run was memorable and the fitting end to my time writing for the newspaper. They represented everything great vabout Clovis. Resilience. Toughness. Pride. Even after they came up just short, they held their heads high because nobody expected that scrappy group of Broncos to reach the big stage and bright lights of Sacramento – except themselves.
That team left their mark on me. But they are not the only ones. Every single coach who allowed me at practice, every single player who granted me an interview, and every single parent who welcomed me into their community – they all left a profound impact on me.
I never knew I loved high school sports until I met those people, and that would not have been possible without the Clovis Roundup.
Because of that love, I am not leaving the Central Valley high school sports scene. I will still flood your Twitter timelines with stats, scores, and updates on how your team is doing. My high school sports coverage will not stop, just merely shift from writing for the newspaper.
In closing, I want to thank everyone who read and followed along with my coverage for the Clovis Roundup. I hope I made high school sports as enjoyable for you as you made it for me.
Courtesy of Elon Paige
One of my favorite memories was the 2021 spring high school football season, capped by a 5-0 Buchanan High championship team featuring safety Camryn Bracha.
Knowing How to Buy a Home in 2022
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Buying a home is an exciting adventure, but it can be overwhelming. Start by defining your goals.
Consider where you want to live, the features you’re looking for, what you can afford, and a realistic date for having the money you’ll need. Then apply your knowledge to making this important decision.
The Cost of Buying
The actual amount you’ll spend to buy a home depends on the part of the country you live in and the type of home you want. While the dollar amount will vary, certain guidelines apply wherever you buy.
It’s likely that you will need cash for a down payment and will get a mortgage—a long-term loan you use to buy a home.
Traditionally the down payment has been between 10% and 20% of the sale price, though there are some government-sponsored programs that let you put a smaller amount down.
But the less you put down, the larger your mortgage payments will be and the greater the risk that you will default, or not be able to make your payments.
What a mortgage costs depends on three factors: the principal, or the amount you borrow, the finance charge you pay for using the money, and the term, or length of time the mortgage lasts.
You should also expect to pay an up-front interest charge to your lender, of one or more points. A point is usually 1% of the mortgage amount.
Mortgage Requirements
When you apply for a mortgage, you will have to qualify to be able to borrow. Typically, lenders require you to spend no more than 28% of your monthly income to repay the combined total of your mortgage loan, property taxes, and homeowners’ insurance.
For example, if your gross pay is $54,000 a year, or $4,500 a month, your housing expenses could be up to $1,260.
Most lenders also consider your other financial responsibilities, including car payments, personal loans, college loans, and other debts.
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They don’t want these expenses—plus your housing costs—to be more than about 36% of your monthly income. In short, they want to be sure you’ll be able to pay your mortgage before they let you borrow.
Be aware that affordability and qualification are not the same thing. Just because you qualify for a certain mortgage doesn’t mean it’s wise to borrow that amount of money.
Establish a set budget to ensure that you can afford this new commitment and prepare an emergency fund to help bridge the gap if something unexpected happens.
If you’re unsure where your credit stands, check your credit report. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the three major credit reporting agencies.
You should check with potential lenders to find out which agency they use to determine your credit health since scores from different agencies tend to vary.
Using a Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent can provide valuable assistance in buying a home. An agent knows what’s available in a particular neighborhood, what the price trends are, and how current asking prices relate to actual sales prices.
You can look for an agent the same way you look for a financial planner or other professional.
Ask your friends and family for recommendations, check out your local resources and various real estate websites, and interview several people before you decide on the person to work with. It could turn out to be an extended relationship, and you want it to be a productive one.
Traditional real estate agents and the real estate firms that list homes for sale are paid by the seller and represent the seller’s interest.
That doesn’t mean that, as a buyer, you can’t establish a good relationship with sellers’ agents or use them to find a home at a price you can afford. Some buyers, though, prefer to hire buyers’ agents to represent their interests and negotiate the sale price and contract terms.
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COWGIRL
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tors member Radar Ryan, and a 2023 Cowgirl Up VIP table for next year’s event.
A longtime member of the Clovis Rodeo and past Miss Rodeo California, Tish Wilhite, spoke at the event. Wilhite discussed the Clovis Rodeo and the relationship it intends to have with the 4-H program.
“I think it’s [the 4-H program] a great program.” Wilhite went on, “You know the Clovis Rodeo brings anywhere between 12-13 million dollars to the community. Each year they donate, give or take, around 300,000 dollars to various non-profit organizations.”
Wilhite went on to reiterate that this was the first annual “Cowgirl Up” fundraiser event and mentioned Mark Thompson, Master of Ceremonies for the fundraiser, and his insight into the 4-H program.
She then went on to say that she believed the 4-H program’s “expectations were met and then some.” and that this will be an “excellent partnership between the two going forward.”
Mark Thompson, Clovis Board of Directors Member, spoke about the event and the connection the Rodeo has with the 4-H program.
“I think the Rodeo Association is concerned like a lot of people that our Ag youth and our 4-H are needing some help,” Thompson said. “Due to some budget constraints that they’ve had through the extension service and cutbacks there, that’s what prompted us to pick them as the non-profit that we were going to try and assist at this event.”
Thompson also added that the Rodeo will help the 4-H program at the Fresno Fair with things such as buying animals and add-ons.
When asked about the success of the Cowgirl Up event itself, Thompson responded, “It was great. It turned out great, it sold out.”
He then went on to speak about the benefit of having Tracy Newton and having her as the program representative of the 4-H program. Newton also spoke at the event giving opening remarks.
Holding events like the “Cowgirl Up” fundraiser is what the Clovis Rodeo has done for a while now.
However, this is not where the assistance ends, as almost every institution or establishment that is helped by the Rodeo regards the simple advantage of having a beneficial backing such as the Rodeo has been to most.
The 108th Clovis Rodeo kicks off on April 20 and will run to April 24.
