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The Faculty Senate of Clovis Unified held a meeting in the Clovis Unified Board room on Monday and invited a few guests. These guests included the Superintendent of Clovis Unified Dr. Eimear O’Brien, Board President Tiffany Stoker Madsen, Police Chief Curt Fleming and Clovis Mayor Jose Flores who provided the group of educators with a proclamation naming the week of May 1-7 as “Teacher Appreciation Week”.

In addition to providing the proclamation, Flores, who was brought up to the podium by Parliamentarian of the Senate Kathy Gulseth, spoke to the group about how he had been affected by teachers in his life and

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Mayor Jose Flores and Chief Fleming pose for a picture with educators from Clovis Unified at Faculty Senate Meeting on Monday, April 25.

mentioned the fact that his mother was a teacher and educator.

“Teachers hold a very, very dear part in my heart. I grew up with a teacher,” Flores said. He explained the hard work that his own mother had to go through teaching in rural

Mexico, having to go to Texas to earn money to buy school supplies for her class.

Flores then went on to describe a few other teachers who had affected his life, including his wife who teaches

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Farmers that are thinking of submitting a drilling permit to their local permitting agency for a new well are now having to go through an extra step before approval.

Farmers in the Central Valley are finding it more difficult to drill for new agriculture wells under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new drilling requirements, as the permit approval process now requires local groundwater sustainability agencies (GSA) to determine the wells are not inconsistent with the groundwater sustainability plan for the local groundwater sustainability agency, among other criteria.

Issued in March, Newsom’s executive order added three new criteria that must be met before drilling occurs and requires local GSAs to make that determination, a process that Wes Harmon, owner of Big River Drilling LLC., located

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Clovis Recognizes Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day J.T. GOMEZ

At the April 18 City Council Meeting, the City of Clovis recognized the Armenian Genocide with a day of remembrance set for April 24.

Each year there will be a city-wide remembering of the Armenian Genocide, an event that saw the killing of upwards of 1.5 million Armenian lives during World War I. Mayor Jose Flores seceded the floor to Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua.

Mouanoutoua in reading the proclamation exclaimed, “Whereas each year on this day, we remember the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman era Armenian Genocide, and we commit ourselves to prevent such an atrocity from ever again occurring.”

He went on with the city’s proclamation, “Whereas by honoring the survivors and consistently remembering and forcibly condemning the atrocities committed against the Armenian people, as well as the persecution of the Assyrian and Greek populations of the Ottoman/Turkish Empire, we guard

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J.T. Gomez/Clovis Roundup Very Reverend Ashod Khachadourian (left) and Reverend Gregory Haroutunian (right) stand before the council for a photograph.

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Military Signing Day at Clovis High School

Clovis High School students were honored for making the decision to serve our country on April 21, 2022.

Left Photo: CVMD CEO Lorenzo Rios speaking during the ceremony. Middle photo: Clovis High School students taking oath. Right photo: Military personnel congratulating students for their commitment.

Clovis Rodeo Parade!

Thousands crowded the sidewalks of Old Town Clovis for the 108th Clovis Rodeo Parade on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

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Congratulations to Miss Clovis Rodeo 2022, Preslye Ede (left)!

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Military Veteran Turns 101!

Clovis resident and veteran Rusty Crow turned 101 years old on April 10, 2022.

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The Signifigance of the California 9/11 Memorial Statues: Phase Two Expansion CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF @ClovisRoundup

The California 9/11 Memorial’s mission to honor, educate, and remember the terrorist attacks that occurred in New York on Sept. 11 2001 and the day after, Sept.

12 continued with the second phase of the memorial project.

Phase ll of the project was unveiled on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.

For the Wounded Warrior statue, it was to remind people of wounds from the attacks that are both visible and invisible in first responders and the family members involved.

The new statue includes a replica of a dog at the foot of the Wounded Warrior.

This dog is used to symbolize and give thanks to the 300 dogs that were deployed for several different missions on the day the attacks took place.

Another of the new statues is a tribute to fallen female officer Moira Smith.

She is recognized as the only female NYPD officer who perished during the attacks, and is a symbol for female first responders.

Smith saw the first plane, Flight 11, hit the first tower, was the first to call emergency contacts to report the incident, and helped save thousands of people from within the towers.

In fact, she was the reason that 18 people survived from the floors above where Flight 11 hit, one of which is seen sitting on the floor with her statue.

This survivor, Ed Nicholls, was rescued

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The Flight 93 monument was inspired by the heroic actions of the passangers and crew.

by Moira Smith and guided to the sidewalk to wait for an ambulance.

Moira Smith’s husband, James Smith, and sister, Mary Reddy, were both invited to attend the event and spoke of the person she was and still is in their memory.

“She embraced life, and that’s what made her such a good police officer,” said J. Smith, “you have to love life to be able to protect life and be willing to give up

your own life.”

She sacrificed her own life on the day of 9/11 to rescue others, but this was not the first time for her to commit such selfless acts.

A very special addition straight from the National 9/11 Memorial in New York was added.

The survivor tree is a sampling taken from a Callery pear tree.

This tree was the only living thing left on Ground Zero in October 2001. Surviving through burned branches and snapped roots, it was able to be nursed back to health by the New York Department of Parks and Recreation.

Every year two saplings from the tree are given as a sign of hope. In January of 2020 the California 9/11 Memorial was gifted one sapling which was nurtured and brought to this year’s ceremony.

“To be selected shows they have something important here in Clovis,” said Todd Cook, partner in the Land Cook Company and founding member of the memorial.

Another new area is dedicated to those on Flight 93 in Shanksville.

Making up this area is a windchime structure made up of aircraft materials.

“There are a total of 40 rivets, 20 per wing, representing the 40 Americans that lost their lives on that flight,” said Coletti.

The structure had four windchimes hanging down from the top, each with the name of the four individuals who helped storm the cockpit to take back control from the terrorist hijackers on 9/11.

Todd Beamer, who is one of the four names, also has his famous last words at the base of the structure: ‘Let’s Roll.’

The 20th anniversary of the California 9-11 Memorial was true to its promise to honor first responders, educate the youth, and remember, both the fallen and the unity that came to be on 9/12.

For more information on the California 9/11 Memorial, contact (559) 375-3173 or visit their website for more.

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Clovis Mourns Local Icon Daryle Lamonica ‘The Mad Bomber’ ADAM RICARDO SOLIS @Adamsoliss

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback and Clovis High school graduate, Daryle Lamonica passed away at 80, on Thursday, April 21.

Lamonica left behind a lasting legacy for his community, being the namesake for Clovis High’s Lamonica Stadium where each graduating class holds their graduation ceremony each year.

On the evening of Friday, April 22, Clovis High held a tribute ceremony for Lamonica at the stadium.

Friday evening, the press box bearing Lamonica’s name was illuminated in ‘cougar blue’ with his image displayed on the stadium’s scoreboard.

Stephanie Hanks, Clovis High School’s Principal, shared a message conveying gratitude for the way Lamonica represented his community.

“As we reflect on the contributions of one of Clovis High School’s greatest, we pay homage to the pride, unity, and excellence he brought to our community. This evening Clovis High School will be honoring Mr. Daryle Lamonica as we recognize his impact on both Clovis High School and Clovis Unified,” Hanks said.

chances on the field.

“The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends.”

Nicknamed “The Mad Bomber” for his incredible passing arm, Lamonica’s history with the Raiders goes back to 1967 when he was acquired and helped lead the team to an American Football League (AFL) championship and made an appearance in Super Bowl II during his second year with the Raiders.

An article republished in remembrance of the Clovis High graduate emphasized what Lamonica thought of his career with the Raiders in his own words.

“I look back at my career with the Raiders and how fortunate I was to be traded and have the opportunity to be starting quarterback. That’s what I’m most proud of - that Courtesy of Ron Webb/CUSD Highly accomplished Clovis High School Athlete and Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica I was able to contribute to some of those passed away on Thursday, April 21. He was 80 years old. wins and to be part of that group of guys In a media statement from Clovis beloved stadium that bears his name, but that enjoyed winning,” Lamonica said.

Unified, Lamonica is described as having in the coaches, student-athletes, and fans Lamonica played on the Raiders for established performance and character for who are a part of the Clovis Unified athletic eight seasons, during which he threw student-athletes who followed his graduatradition.”

1,138 passes for 16,655 yards and 148 tion from Clovis High School.

According to a press release from the touchdowns and was named the AFL most According to Kelly Avants, “His legacy now Las Vegas Raiders, Lamonica is valuable player in 1967 and 1969 and was is one that will live on not only through the remembered for his willingness to take selected for the 1970 and 1972 Pro Bowl.

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The new process for approving permits has caused confusion among farmers about who is responsible for each aspect of the in Riverdale, described as being mired in permitting process. confusion and causing distress among the Kassy Chauhan, North Kings Groundagriculture community. water Sustainability Agency (NKGSA) “It’s really hard [to hear when they call] Executive Officer, said the timeline for this because I have a bunch of small farmers executive order to end is “unclear” but she and they can’t get a permit. Their fields are expects it will remain in place until the end out of water, their diaries are out of water of summer, during the “heavy pumping seaand you can’t get a well drilling permit,” son” according to Chauhan.

Harmon said.

Before approving a farmer’s permit to Micheal Anthony Panoo, owner and drill, the local GSA must make the foloperator of Signh Ranch in Selma is a lowing determinations according to the fourth-generation farmer and grows raisins executive order, 1) the proposed well would on his ranch. not be inconsistent with any sustainable Panoo said he hopes to leave his ranch to groundwater management program estabhis son and continue their farming tradition, lished in any applicable groundwater susbut Panoo said since his well dried up and tainability plan adopted by that groundwater he hasn’t heard back on the status of his sustainability agency, 2) the new well won’t permit, he’s not sure that will be a possibil- interfere with the production and functionity. ing of existing nearby wells, and 3) the new “This is what I live off of, I’m retired. well won’t be likely to cause subsidence This is basically what I live off of, this that would adversely impact or damage ranch. [This is] my source of income,” Panearby infrastructure. noo said.

But according to Chauhan, after the Without the approval of his permit under Department of Water Resources held a ‘listhe new regulations, Panoo said not havtening session’ last Thursday on April 14, ing access to water will put his ranch “in a they were able to gain a “better definition” rough spot,” because he doesn’t know what of what is required and how counties, local he’ll have left to do. permitting agencies, and the GSA may im“We haven’t done anything, we’re wait- plement those requirements contained in the ing and giving them the benefit of the doubt executive order. that they’re going to go ahead and give me “Because of that, the county and the the permit. But I haven’t heard from anyprocess that they’re going through to obtain one,” Panoo said. these approvals has evolved as well,” Chau-

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order added three new criteria that must be met before drilling occurs and requires local GSAs to make that determination.

han said.

Chauhan said that Fresno County originally required the GSAs to make the findings related to the three aforementioned criteria in the executive order but has since changed.

“After the listening session with the department of water resources last week, the county has changed their requirements for new well permit applications to only require the GSAs to make the finding that the drilling of that well is not inconsistent with their groundwater sustainability plan,” Chauhan said Once that finding is made, Chauhan said

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the permit is resubmitted back to the county and it is left up to the county to make the determinations on the remaining two criteria before approval.

Any permits that are issued after March 28, 2022, Chauhan said had to satisfy those conditions.

Chauhan encourages others to check out the resources offered by the NKGSA such as their ‘groundwater guide’ for domestic well owners available in different languages located on their website and encourages anyone with questions to reach out and contact her at northkingsgsa@gmail.com.

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Clovis Unified Recognizes Students for Clovis College Artistic and Athletic Abilities President Retires ADAM RICARDO SOLIS @Adamsoliss

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During the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) board meeting on Wednesday, April 20, the boardroom echoed with applause when the board recognized the budget book cover contest finalists and ten athletic teams for their CIF Championship seasons.

Every seat was filled during the April 20 CUSD board meeting with the family members of students being recognized for their art submissions for the CUSD ‘budget book cover’ contest.

The ‘budget book cover’ contest is an annual contest held by CUSD, focused on finding a new piece of art to use for the cover of the 2022-2023 budget book. The competition has been sponsored by Xerox for the past 14 years and provides each finalist with a $50 gift card and the winner with a $250 gift card.

“We had 365 submissions and these are our top five students, they did an amazing job and I want to congratulate each of you on [the work you’ve] done,” Susan Rutledge, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services said to the finalist present at the meeting.

In order to submit their artwork, each student needed to make sure they followed rules, such as the submitted art must be “horizontal” and “have all the students of the district represented” Rutledge said.

The Clovis community was presented artwork from finalists Jaisley Garduno, a first-grader from Fort Washington elementary, Dane Herwaldt, a fifth-grader from Woods elementary, Amara Rankin, a fifth-grader from Woods elementary, Jaquelyn Aguirre, an eighth-grader from

Clovis Community College President Lori Bennett has announced she is retiring.

After serving as an educator for almost 30 years, Bennett will be retiring as President of Clovis Community College (CCC) on January 4, 2023. Bennett is the second president of CCC and was appointed in July of 2016.

“It is with excitement and sadness that I announce that I will be retiring from my position as President of Clovis Community College effective January,” Bennett said in an announcement to campus. “I have served in higher education for almost 30 years, as a Adam Ricardo Solis/Clovis Roundup faculty member and administrator, including Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Susan Rutledge announcing the five finalists of the six years as your president. I love our college 2022-23 Budget Cover Art Contest. and our district, but after much discussion, my Reyburn Intermediate, and Isabella MayIsmael Aguirre, father of Jaquelyn said family and I are ready for a new chapter in my orga, a sophomore from Clovis West High “the smile on her face says it all,” and life.” school. shared that he’s “proud” that Jaquelyn conPreviously, Bennett served for three years At the end of the presentation, Aguirre tinues to remain involved in other school as the Executive Vice President at Moorpark was named the winner of the ‘budget book activities such as band.

College and was responsible for all instruccover’ contest, with this being her second The CUSD board also presented ‘Proc- tional and student services programs. Prior to time submitting artwork for the contest. lamations of Excellence’ for ten athletics that, she served as Dean of Student Learning, After a thunderous applause from the teams and five individuals who earned val- Department Chair, and Business Professor at attendees for both the finalists and the ley and/or state athletic titles.

Moorpark College. Bennett also taught at Tawinner, Aguirre reflected on her artistic Some of the teams recognized Wednes- coma Community College in Washington and journey and her excitement about winning day night included the Buchanan High has over 10 years of business experience. the contest.

School cheer team who were recognized During her time as president, CCC has After submitting art last year and earn- for their ‘CIF Division I All Female Cheer increased student retention and success rates. ing second place, Aguirre said that she was Championships’ along with Clovis North CCC has also added 70 new degrees and cereager to see if she could improve on her High School’s dance team for being ‘CIF tificates and developed a competitive athletic art.

Division I Dance Champions’ as well program under her leadership.

Aguirre said having the opportunity to as their 2022 wrestling team who were The Campaign for College Opportunity draw other students was her favorite part recognized for their accomplishment on formally recognized the college four years in of her submission because it allowed her to being the ‘2022 California State Wrestling a row for its work in increasing the number use reference pictures of other people and Champions’. of students receiving Associate Degrees for create a version of them in her own unique While speaking Wednesday night Transfer, or ADTs, which guarantee transfer to “cartoon” style.

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Clovis Way of Life: Making New Rodeo Memories ADAM RICARDO SOLIS @Adamsoliss

The Clovis Rodeo returned this year to a community that was delighted to share their enthusiasm for bull riding and making memories with friends.

Evolving from the Clovis Festival Day in 1914, the Clovis Rodeo has been an event the Clovis community has used as a way to enjoy time with family and friends.

Since being canceled in 2020, for the first time since World War II, and a partial reopening in 2021 with COVID restrictions in place, the community showed up in full force to watch a variety of riding events throughout the week and support local organizations.

The Clovis Rodeo took place April 2024, at the Clovis Rodeo grounds where attendees were immediately welcomed at the entrance by booths filled with members of their community sharing information about local organizations or fundraisers and how they could support different groups.

One group that was seen throughout the rodeo helping out in different spots was the Boy Scouts of America troop 354. At their booth, mother Misty Thornton was there with her kids who are a part of troop 354 and said it was their first time attending the rodeo and said the conversations she’s had with members of the community have always been “kind ones” and is thankful for the community’s support at the rodeo.

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Attendees of the 2022 Clovis Rodeo applaud for team roping competition.

“They all seem like they really want to help support these kids. The kids are selling so they can go to their summer camp and there are quite a few costs associated with that and a lot of [community members] will deliberately go find our kids to purchase things rather than waiting in lines at the booths so those kids can make it to their summer camp so that’s been really wonderful to see,” Thornton said.

Entertainment was found at every turn at the rodeo, with Jameson Rodgers per-

forming in concert Friday, April 22, and crowd favorite rodeo clown JJ Harrison was front and center for families and fans to enjoy his humor and entertainment throughout the day. Including one instance where Harrison managed to get Clovis Police Dept., Corporal Chris Hutchison to go out and dance for the crowd.

“It’s fun, the public likes it. It’s nice to get out there and show people that we’re human too,” Hutchison said.

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First Presbyterian and Armenian Church to speak to the council.

“This means a lot to us as Armenians against repetition of the crime of genoand as humans,” Khachadourian said. cide.”

Khachadourian stated that the council’s He finished, “Now, therefore, be it pro- act of recognizing the Armenian Genocide claimed that the City of Clovis does here- gives the Armenian community “hope in by declare April 24th, 2022 as Armenian humanity and injustice once again.”

Genocide Remembrance Day.” “This act of yours makes me sure of Mayor Flores spoke about remembering the peace that is coming towards us. We the Armenian Genocide immediately after all pray for peace in the world, and nowaCouncilman Mouanoutoua finished the days especially peace for Ukraine because proclamation members in the chambers we are brothers and sisters in humanity,” were asked to stand and join in a moment Khachadourian said. of silence.

Reverend Gregory Haroutunian spoke “You know, thirty short years later, we to the council next and claimed that while forgot, and now I think we’re forgetting his church was in Fresno, as a Clovis resagain because it’s happening again,” Flores ident, this act means so much to him but said. “There’s conflict and, evil people will more to the Armenian community. do evil things and unfortunately the inno“My grandparents survived this genocent are victims of that evil.” cide that we have to make a proclamation Sevag Tateosian, a representative from about because the Turks continue to deny the Armenian Community stood at the it,” Haroutunian said. “For those who, out podium and introduced the Very Reverof compassion and identification of Armeend Father Ashod Khachadourian from nians recognize it, there’s a deep sense of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church and validation within our community that we Reverend Gregory Haroutunian from the are not alone.”

Dept. for “15 plus years.” This rodeo was his second year serving as the main point of contact for the rodeo with the police department and said it continues to be a “pretty fun” assignment.

Hutchison shared that it’s important that at opportunities like the one he had at the rodeo to show the public that police officers “don’t have this rough persona.”

“Hopefully I put a smile on people’s faces and brought a good name to the police department,” Hutchison said.

For other attendees, the Clovis Rodeo was a chance to make some new memories and enjoy the evening, such as Jon Helmuth who went to the rodeo to spend the evening with friends.

“When is it a bad time to watch somebody ride bulls? You go watch somebody ride bulls and it’ll always be exciting,” Helmuth said.

For Helmuth, the Clovis community that comes to the rodeo does so to “come together.”

“We’re all together and we’re having a great time,” Helmuth said, “and I love that, when everybody comes together.”

The Clovis Rodeo is an annual event that is held the last weekend of April at the Clovis Rodeo grounds and is run by volunteers. Originally growing from a twoday event, the modern-day Clovis Rodeo now runs for five days and donates money to local groups such as local 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Clovis schools.

whom she still remembers to this day, Jeri Olson. She explained that Olson, a math teacher in the district, ”sacrificed so much” for her students and for that, Madsen still preschool in the district. He recalls beremembers her and is overcome with joy ing at the Rodeo parade and seeing high school students remember their preschool to this day upon seeing her. teacher, his wife, and coming up to her to The point Madsen attempted to get say hello. across to the teachers was that the joy she Fleming stood up next at the lectern and feels is only possible from the dedication thanked the senate for symbolically repre- and the fortitude that teachers put into their senting the teachers who helped to educate work each and every day. him growing up.

O’Brien spoke to the teachers and her He stated that he wasn’t the greatest statement expressed the same sentiment of student from elementary to junior high, gratitude. and that like other students the teachers “I’m just delighted that we have this have had in the past, he must have been particular time of year where we just focus difficult to handle. “[Thank you] for not on recognizing and appreciating our teachgiving up on me. Thank you all every day ers,” said O’Brien said who taught for for not giving up on your students,” Flem- twenty years. ing said.

She remembers that time as the “happiFleming ended by saying teachers est” in her career and realizes that parents change the community and that by provid- throughout her district may not see admining students with the opportunity for an istrators or the board, but they do see the education, teachers are ensuring excellent teachers who teach their children and they future members of their community. are the representatives of the district to all.

Madsen spoke next and told the teachTo students, teachers are the “safe, ers a story about a former teacher of hers trusted adult” according to O’ Brien.

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Roasted Pepper Pesto Rubbed Grilled T-Bones

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 4 Omaha Steaks T-bone steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Seasoning, or salt and pepper 1 recipe Roasted Pepper Pesto (see recipe below) 4 fresh basil sprigs Preheat grill to medium. Brush steaks with olive oil and season with season­ing, or salt and pepper. Brush both sides of steaks with Roasted Pepper Pesto. Place steaks on grill and cook to desired doneness. (For a medium-rare steak about 8 minutes on first side and 6 to 7 minutes on second side.)

When steaks are finished, brush both sides one final time with pesto. Serve steaks with dollop of unused pesto in center of each and garnish with fresh basil sprig.

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uite possibly the ultimate steak, the T-bone embodies the rich blend of varied beef flavors that steak lovers crave, from tender and mild to bold and beefy. On one side of the T-bone is the filet mignon. French for “dainty fillet,” the filet mignon is considered the most tender cut, with a mild beef flavor. On the other side of the T-bone is the strip loin or New York strip, a firm, robust steak that is naturally marbled and offers a bold taste. The bone itself also provides additional flavor in the cooking process. With this pairing of tastes, it is no surprise that the T-bone is considered to be “the best of both worlds” by steak connoisseurs.

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Makes: approximately 2 cups 1 cup roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil Combine all ingredients except olive oil in food processor or blender, and puree until smooth. Next, add oil slowly in food processor until com­pletely combined.

Ancho Chile Rubbed Grilled T-Bones

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 4 Omaha Steaks T-bone steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons Ancho Chile Rub (see recipe below) 12 grilled tri-color sweet baby peppers Preheat grill to medium. Thaw and blot dry steaks. Brush steaks with olive oil. Generously cover both sides of steaks with Ancho Chile Rub by dipping them in rub. Continue until steaks are com­pletely covered. Place steaks on heated grill and grill to desired done­ness. (For a medium-rare steak, grill approximately 8 minutes on first side and 6 to 7 minutes on second side.) Remove steaks from grill and garnish with grilled tri-colored sweet baby peppers.

Ancho Chile Rub Makes: 4 tablespoons 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Thick Steak, Bone-in Steak and Chop Cooking Chart Cooking times are in minutes and based on fully-thawed steaks.

Gas grill: Preheat grill to high, reduce to medium heat prior to cooking.

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Grilled T-Bones with Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter

Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 4 hours refrigerator time Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 4 hours and 30 minutes Serves: 4 4 Omaha Steaks T-bones Omaha Steaks All Natural Steak Seasoning, or salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices (1 1/2-inch coins) Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons minced chives Thaw steaks over­night in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for approxi­mately one hour.

Preheat grill to medium. Season both sides of steaks with seasoning, or salt and pepper.

Grill steaks to desired done­ness.

(For medium-rare steak, grill approxi­­mately 8 minutes on first side and 6 to 7 minutes on second side.) Just before removing steaks from grill, place butter slice on each steak.

The idea is to have butter half melted on top as you are serving steaks. Garnish each steak with sprinkle of minced chives.

Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter 4 ounces unsalted butter,softened 4 ounces Roquefort blue cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced 1 roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt Whip butter slightly in mixer. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer mixture to sheet of parchment paper. Roll into tube (approximately 1 1/2-inch diameter) and twist paper at the ends. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. When ready to serve, slice into coins as needed. Unused butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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League in 1949 and hit a triple and homer in his first at-bat. Lloyd was recalled to active duty during the Korean War from 1951-53 and returned to the Reds in 1954. He was traded in PEG BOS 1955 to the Chicago White Sox and then to the Historian/Clovis Museum Cubs. He ended his career in 1956. In 1993, the Sponsor Clovis High Baseball field was named in his In 1845, the first baseball rules were pubhonor. lished in the U.S. for the New York City KnickThe 1912 Argus described their game erbockers team. The first documented baseball against Sanger: “This is where we lost our fame team in Clovis is captured in an 1895 photoas baseball players—everything went wrong, graph of team members posing with the Mayo the bats broke, the balls were lop-sided, the family at the side of the original 1891 San Joaquin Valley Railroad depot. The depot was located on Fourth Street and Fulton, now Clovis Avenue.

The included 1904 photo displays our handsome Clovis baseball team. By 1907, there were 10 Clovis High team members and nine in 1909 in addition to their mascot, Bruce Parker.

The 1911 Clovis High Argus (now the Cavalcade) identified Carl Merriman as athletic manager, tennis Courtesy of Clovis Museum captain, baseball captain and 1904 Clovis baseball team. basketball captain. He would marry Bessie Prussing. Their only son, Lloyd wind was from the wrong direction, the sun Merriman, became a baseball legend. shone in our eyes—well to make it short, we Lloyd graduated from Clovis High in 1942. lost the game. Don’t remember the score just In 1943, he played freshman football and now.” baseball for Stanford University. He enlisted Clovis families were loyal supporters of in the Marine Air Corp in 1944 and returned their local teams. Many merchants sponsored to Stanford in 1946, where he scored the first summer baseball teams. The Clovis Volunpost-war touchdown while continuing to excel teer Fire Department (my grandfather was in baseball.

Chief Harry Whiton) played in the Raisin Belt In 1947, Lloyd signed a bonus contract League in the mid-’20s. Clovis Confectionary with the Cincinnati Reds. He entered the Major (my father, Bob Rogers) sponsored a team. Any

many of the coaches shared a sentiment of gratitude for how each of their teams overcame a variety of obstacles during the pandemic when it came to COVID-19 restrictions and are proud that their teams still managed to come out of the season successful.

Dominique Papaleo, director of sports for cheer and dance at Clovis High School said that each team’s willingness and dedication “to lay everything on the mat,” was inspiring to see.

“I am so truly proud of every single one of our team members on our ‘super squad’ and our ‘super pep’ team,” Papaleo said.

Heather Lingenfelter, director of cheer and dance for Clovis North High School said that “as a whole, Clovis Unified should be proud” that as a district Clovis won “pretty much every CIF title that was available out there to us.”

As a whole, Lingenfelter said pep and cheer did “really great,” and thinks that they’re fortunate for the opportunities allowed to them by the school board and said that even though this is her last she is thankful for the opportunity to have coached for 30 years and directed for 25 years.

Other teams recognized during the board’s ‘Proclamations of Excellence.’

Buchanan, Clovis High, Clovis East and Clovis North were recognizecd for its cheer programs. Buchanan also recieved recognition in Dance, Girls Soccer and in Wrestling.

Clovis High and Clovis North recieved recognition in Dance, Clovis West High School’s Boys and Girls Basketball were the last to be recognized.

player that hit a home run received a free beer served in a large copper jug.

Ping Thayer’s team won the league in 1934.

Three Mesple brothers, Eli, Edward and Ivan, and Sam Lamonica, father of Oakland Raider quarterback Daryle Lamonica, were members of that team.

“Donkey” baseball games always drew large crowds. The unexpected always occurred and no one seemed upset over the antics of the “beasts,” Players were not injured; there were usually just a few bruised egos.

The Clovis District Little League was formed in 1952.

Officers were Loris Grossi, president; Carl Merriman, vice president; Duane Long, secretary and Rex Phebus, treasurer. Twenty-one men served on the board of directors.

Four teams were formed.

The Giants were sponsored by Pinedale Boosters with Manager Ray Sturgill, the Pinedale principal, and Coach Paul Chavez. The Yankees were sponsored by D.F. Hallowell Chevrolet Co. with Manager E. Rossi and Coach Bob Davis.

Clovis Boosters sponsored the Dodgers with brothers Manager Jerry Sharer and Coach Bill Sharer. Members of Legion Post 147 sponsored the Pirates with Manager H. Nelson and Coach Jim Pavich.

The 1993 Clovis High baseball program identified three Clovis High graduates that had entered the professional ranks: Pat Ruth, class of 1987, was with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1991-to 1994. John Gross, class of 1988, played for the Baseball City Royals, and Chris Saunders, class of 1989, played for the Pittsfield Mets.

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LOG OF SHAME TONI GARCIA Contributed

April 7th, 2022 Just before 6:30 a.m., a report of a stolen rental car came in from a hotel on Shaw Ave. The out-of-town family had rented a vehicle to drive around town and when they went to go out to the car to get something they left in the trunk, they realized the car was gone! What a warm welcome this family received coming into town. I wonder if the thieves know anything about On Star. I have a feeling that they are going to find out very soon.

April 8th, 2022 A very drunk man was caught leaving a bar and getting into his car just before 2 a.m. When officers pulled him over, he insisted he was fine, however, he was hardly able to hold a conversation and could not stand on his own. When officers advised him that he was under arrest, the man tried to make a getaway, but he stumbled and fell on the sidewalk due to his drunken state. I am sure that he will be rethinking his life choices when he wakes up in the drunk tank the next morning with skinned knees and a bruised ego.

April 9th, 2022 An officer pulled over a couple that was driving down Shaw Ave. just after midnight due to a broken headlight. As it turns out, the driver had a suspended license and when he asked the man’s passenger if she could drive the car home, the driver stated he hardly knew her and no she could not. This raised the suspicions of the officer and when the passenger provided her license, it became very obvious what was happening. The passenger had warrants out for her arrest due to solicitation. The passenger was immediately taken into custody and the driver sited and his car towed. I would love to be a fly on the wall when he has to explain to his wife his car was towed away, and he needs a ride.

April 10th, 2022 At an apartment complex on Barstow Ave. just after midnight, two juveniles were taken into custody after joyriding around in their relative’s vehicle. The relative woke up to find their vehicle missing along with both juveniles. The vehicle was returned, and the teens were booked into a juvenile facility. A joyride definitely is not going to be considered joyful if you end up in jail afterward.

April 11th, 2022 Just before 7:30 a.m., a homeowner on Sussex Ave. noticed an SUV parked in front of their house and three people running away from it. The police came and lo and behold it was the stolen rental vehicle from the out-of-town family from four days ago! The rental company had managed to dismantle the vehicle, leaving the thieves scrambling and running away on a nice and long morning jog, hopefully on their way to finding a real job.

April 12th, 2022 At a big box store on Clovis Ave. just after midnight, a security guard noticed a few people near the entrance of the store way past closing. When the security guard got closer to investigate, the group dispersed. The guard approached the entrance and noticed that an electrical button had been removed from the wall.

Call it a trophy from a night out but the police call it theft and that means jail time.

April 13th, 2022 At a retail store on Shaw Ave. around 7 p.m., two teenagers came into the store and browsed around the store. After about ten minutes the teens ran out the door with popcorn and candy. They must have had a hot date at the movie theater and were in such a hurry they forgot to pay for their refreshments. Hopefully, they actually pay for their movie tickets otherwise they will soon have another date; a court date that is.

April 14th, 2022 At a cigarette store over on Herndon Ave., just after 9 a.m., a woman walked into the store asking for a pack of cigarettes. When she found out how much they cost she mumbled something about the price being robbery. She decided against the cigarettes, took some cigarette papers off the shelf, and took off running. She managed to make it down the street before police caught up to her and arrested her for exactly what she accused the store of, which was a robbery.

She can explain to a judge why her kind of robbery was a better idea than actually paying for goods. Chances are, it will not go over well.

April 15th, 2022 A woman was arrested for child endangerment after a non-injury traffic accident just before 6:30 p.m. Luckily, no one was injured, including her small child. The driver was under the influence of drugs and had forgotten her child was in the car. The driver was taken to jail to sober up in the drunk tank and the child was given to the custody of other family members. Hopefully, lots of time in a cell will give this mom plenty of time to think about her life choices.

April 16th, 2022 Close to 6 p.m., a call came in regarding a reckless driver on Bullard Ave. Officers found the car swerving down the street erratically like a drunk driver. When the driver was pulled over, it became obvious this was a juvenile and they had no license. The officers called the parents of the juvenile, and they came immediately and took the car and the juvenile home. You know that kid is more than likely not getting their license any time soon, if ever.

April 17th, 2022 A known thief strolled into a Wally World just after 10:30 a.m. and again attempted to take things that were did not belong to her only this time, employees were ready. Police were dispatched to the scene at the sight of the known thief and were waiting for her as she ran out the doors of the store with the stolen goods.

The police were able to stop her, and the laundry list of charges began. The woman was in possession of drugs, burglary tools, and stolen items. She also had warrants out for her regarding bringing drugs into a jail, false identification and you guessed it, previous theft. She missed jail so much she just had to go back, or she was too high but either way, back to jail she goes.

April 18th, 2022 Just before 5 p.m., neighbors reported fighting and domestic disturbance at a home on Santa Ana Ave. Officers arrived to find a pair of sisters in the home screaming. One of the sisters had destroyed her sister’s living room by throwing furniture around the room, kicking holes in walls and dishes were thrown to the floor. No one was sure what started the fight. It could have been a borrowed sweater or even worse, a borrowed boyfriend. Either way, the aggressor was hauled off to jail for her temper tantrum.

April 19th, 2022 Two men strolled down the street in downtown Clovis around 6:30 p.m. singing loudly for the world to hear. Some angry passersby must have hated their song of choice and called the police. They took their show into the crosswalk, prohibiting traffic and cursing at anyone who honked at them to move. The police promptly removed the singing duo from the street and hauled them off to the drunk tank to finish off their last act. *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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Larry Parker and Brian Avery, the 108th Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshalls CONTRIBUTED Clovis Rodeo Association

The Clovis Rodeo Association honored two lifelong friends and dedicated Clovis Rodeo volunteers as the Grand Marshals of the 108th Clovis Rodeo.

Lifelong friends, Brian Avery and Larry Parker met at Weldon Elementary School in the Fifth Grade.

Both graduated from Clovis High School and grew up attending the rodeo, eventually volunteering and also serving on the Association’s Board of Directors.

“There aren’t a whole lot of memories I have as a kid growing up around this rodeo that don’t include Brian and Larry.” said Ron Dunbar, President of the Clovis Rodeo Association Board of Directors.

“You couldn’t meet two more dedicated rodeo volunteers who gave so much of themselves to build this rodeo and still remain active volunteers today.

We tip our hats to a couple of the nicest cowboys we know that we are really glad to be able to call our friends.” he continued.

Born in St. Louis Missouri the Avery family moved to Clovis in 1952. For Brian, growing up in Clovis meant there were now two important days in his life, his birthday and the Clovis Rodeo.

After graduating from Clovis High, he worked in construction and eventually started selling real estate for Charlette Blakley Born.

His lifelong career in real estate and development was focused on helping to build the community of Clovis with projects like

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Larry Parker and Brian Avery are the 108th Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshals.

the Old Town Station at Clovis Avenue and Fourth Street.

While on the Rodeo’s board of directors Brian was instrumental in helping to build the rodeo hall and bringing the first concert to the rodeo that included headliners Hank Williams Jr. and Johnny Paycheck.

Since his retirement Brian and his wife Tish have pursued their passion for travel, including sailing on a catamaran throughout the Caribbean for five years and visits to their favorite destination, Africa.

Larry Parker was born in Clovis in 1945 to Dorvin and Ann Parker.

Some of his fondest memories were spending time with his grandparents Frank and Mary Carrea on their ranch located at Temperance and Nees Avenues.

After graduating from Clovis High, he was drafted into the military and served his country in the US Army for three years before returning to Clovis and marrying his wife, Karen. He worked for Stewart and Nuss in the ready-mix division for most of

his career.

He served as a member of the rodeo association board of directors and to this day remains an active volunteer member.

Retirement has been filled with plenty of travel and spending time with their family that includes daughter Misty, her husband Brant and granddaughters Anna and Brooke.

Brian and Larry were each presented with the Grand Marshal’s traditional cowboy hat and belt buckle during the Clovis Rodeo this past weekend.

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