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The Clovis Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit was held at the Mercedes Edward Theater on July 13, 2022.
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The Clovis Chamber of Commerce held their Clovis Leadership Summit Wednesday, July 13. Guest speakers Sheriff Margaret Mims, Kuppa Joy owner Zack Follet, and Doug Lipp, former Head of Training at Walt Disney. Held at the Mercedes Edwards Theater, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce focused on the impor-
tance of leadership and customer service in the Clovis area. Former Detroit Lions player and Clovis native Zack Follet, owner of Kuppa Joy shared his journey of being an entrepreneur and how to engage in positive business practices that can impact the community. Follet’s approach of prioritizing customer service and employee treatment over finances is a mindset that he said proved suc-
cessful for his coffee business. Follet shared that following a neck injury that cut his football career short, he decided to root himself in his Christian faith and open a coffee shop that allowed him to demonstrate a unique type of leadership style in his business with his employees and community. Service leadership, Follet said, is a practice that allows him to run See SUMMIT, Pg. 4
Stacey Leggett (left) and Christina Ignas (right) are both full time Bus Drivers for the City of Clovis. They are also both on their respective Union’s bargaining team that negotiated a 15% raise for the city’s bus drivers and 21% raise over the next three years.
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The City of Clovis recently awarded a 15% raise to its transit bus drivers for this year and approved what will become a 21% wage increase over the next three years to its full time bus drivers. An item was passed at the latest City Council meeting which award-
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It Was A “Peach of a Party” Adam Ricardo Solis @Adamsoliss
Old Town Clovis held their annual Peach Party Friday, July, 15 during the evening’s farmers market. There was music and a car show for visitors. Sponsored by the Institute of Technology and Wawona Frozen Foods, the Peach Party’s main attraction was the Wawona Frozen Foods booth where a variety of peach recipes and food were
shared with the crowd. For attendees of Friday night’s Peach Party, Old Town Clovis was as packed as ever. With streets and parking filled, the vendors present provided an opportunity for everyone to find something interesting. Some of the more popular food items were the frozen peach slices, peach cups, and peach popsicles that helped combat the evening heat.
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Friday Night Farmers Market Peach Party in Old Town Clovis on July 15, 2022.
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Clovis Chamber of Commerce’s Clovis Leadership Summit Conference Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims (left) and Kuppa Joy overseer Zack Follett (right) speaking at the Clovis Leadership Summit hosted by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce at the Mercedes Edwards Theater on July 15, 2022. (Photo by Adam Ricardo Solis)
Visit ClovisAnimalServices.com for more information about lost pets, to contact the owner directly, or to list a pet as lost or found. Call (559) 3242450.
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Happy 78th Birthday to Bob Parks Bob Parks celebrated his birthday on July 17.
Clovis Senior Activity Center Holds Fundraiser On July 16, the Clovis Senior Activity Center held a fundraiser for their new facility currently in development. (Photo courtesy of Clovis Country Lions Club)
The Sierra Vista Mall will be open to serve residents as a cooling center throughout the Summer anytime if temperatures exceed 105 degrees. It is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. Bottled water is available. Clovis Transit provides rides at no cost and the mall can be accessed via Stageline’s Route 50 or through the use of the City of Clovis’ Round Up service. For info, call (559) 324-2770.
July is Parks and Recreation Month The City of Clovis would like to encourage Clovis residents to stay active for Parks and Recreation Month. Indoor and outdoor activities are available at the Clovis Recreation Center, for more info go to cityofclovisreacreation.com.
The AUSA Sounds of Freedom Band will be at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Distritct for their “Summer Sounds” concert on Sunday, July 24. The event is free to the public.
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Measure C In Line for Renewal J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gmail.com
An expenditure plan for Measure C has been designed and approved by a majority vote from the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board. This Measure C Expenditure Plan has been designed to “ensure locally controlled transportation funding that will fix local roads and provide greater investments in transit, air quality and new technologies for urban and rural communities across Fresno County.” Fresno County leaders have been proponents for Measure C since it was first passed by voters in 1986, and this new plan is the third transportation funding measure passed since that time. With this passage, there will be the filling of potholes, repairing deteriorating neighborhood streets, reducing congestion, supporting transit services, and the providing of new sidewalks that will help children who walk to school arrive safely. The measure, titled Measure C 3 or MC3, also looks to invest in communities that have been historically overlooked in terms of transportation improvements. According to a Fresno County press release, over eighty local leaders from both urban and rural communities with “varied backgrounds, professions and interests” participated in the past eighteen months of work geared towards this renewal process. In order to ensure the diversity across Fresno County, mayors from each incorporated city in Fresno County as well as a member from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors helped to make up the Fresno COG Policy Board. On the Measure C Renewal website, a draft states that 51% of the total amount of funds that would be used would be used for “Local & Neighborhood Street Repair & Maintenance”. Another 18% would be used for a term
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According to Measure C renewal website, the draft states that 51% of the funds will be for the repair and maintenance of local neighborhood streets.
that the website provides as “Local Control”. Next would be “Major Roads & Highways”, at 15% or roughly $997,713,440. There are plenty more funds to be allocated elsewhere, which you can find on measurecrenewal.com. Mayor Pro-Tem Lynne Ashbeck, who serves as Co-Chair of the Measure C Renewal Executive Committee says, “In this current renewal effort, our focus – supported by the input from nearly 10,000 residents, stakeholders, cities and the County – is on local neighborhoods to ensure we have a transportation system that supports a strong economy, creates local
jobs and connects people with where they need to go, whether that be to work, to the doctor, to school or to the grocery store. The plan holds elected leaders accountable for investing the dollars as promised, includes a more effective Citizens Oversight committee, has built in opportunities for continued community engagement, and accounts for new technologies that we cannot even imagine today.” The County of Fresno went on to state that they have confidence in their plan due to its shaping from priorities identified by residents of Fresno County over 18 months of research and community outreach.
The next steps for the renewal plan include a July 20th consideration for adoption from the Fresno County Transportation Authority. The plan then hopes to be presented to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on August 9th for a final vote of approval, officially placing the Measure on the November 2022 ballot. Again, in addition to learning about what the Expenditure Plan intends to aim for or to learn more about the Measure C renewal process ,the Expenditure Plan itself, and any further implementing guidelines, please visit www.MeasureC-
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a business and be a man of integrity. A message that Follet hopes that local business owners in attendance take away from the summit is that they reflect on how they contribute to their community in a time of need. “When you do that, your life is fulfilled,” Follet said. After an introduction from Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, Sheriff Margret Mims opened with a message to Clovis business owners and said knowing what vision a leader has for their business helps a business succeed. Mims said she is often asked if she receives a lot of after hours calls, and as a leader she promotes the people that are responsible to carry out tasks to ensure everyone knows what their role is. Mims continued by saying a functioning team works similarly to how the team in the movie Top Gun: Maverick functioned. Each member knew their role and responsibility because of that. “There is no substitute for good old fashioned hard work,” Mims said. Mims said to the crowd of business owners in attendance that developing good coping skills will allow individuals success in stressful situations. Knowing the difference between a problem and an inconvenience is an essential part of leadership, Mims continued. Making the decision to retire was a decision that Mims said she was able to make because of her work of creating an environment where those around her knew their
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Doug Lipp, former Head of Training at Walt Disney spoke about his experience during his tenure at Disney.
role and responsibilities and helped her feel comfortable with her decision to leave. Following Mims was Doug Lipp, former Head of Training at Walt Disney and international keynote speaker shared his experience using the “Disney way” and leading training teams. Lipp said regardless of what the organization is, everyone makes mistakes but knowing when to provide a personal touch is what makes a business unique. Lipp reflected on his time working for the Disney company and how Walt Disney would know when to manage his business with an iron fist and know when to “slip a velvet glove” on for sensitive situations.
Knowing when to listen to the good, the bad, and the ugly is essential for situational leadership according to Lipp. “Where there is trust, there is the opportunity to overcome great adversity,” Lipp said. Moving forward within any business, Lipp said that owners should consider putting their employees first, then customers. In doing so, businesses will help create an environment where an owner’s investment in their team will pay dividends. Disney’s ability to hire cast members that provide an experience for the audience stems from the idea of “hiring right.” Lipp said the next step is to keep em-
ployees that provide a unique experience for customers, so to train and treat your employees right. Knowing your organizational culture, Lipp stated, will differentiate the best business from a mundane one. Lipp closed the summit with a message for business owners in attendance with a final thought on how to succeed in a world that is constantly changing. Lipp continued by saying moving forward, businesses should have the ability to change and adapt or face the consequence of perishing as a business. “Be comfortable with discomfort otherwise you can’t take risks.” Lipp said.
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Partial Funding Secured for Clovis Pedestrian Bridge Adam Ricardo Solis @Adamsoliss
Senator Andreas Borgeas announced on Monday, July 11, that supplemental funding for the Clovis Pedestrian Bridge had been secured. In a press release from Borgeas released on Monday, July 11, Borgeas announced some additional funding for the Clovis Pedestrian Bridge had been found in the state budget deal. Plans to construct the Pedestrian Bridge have been in the works with the City before 2017, where the idea of creating a gateway to the Sierras started gaining traction, but faced roadblocks. One such setback the bridge construction over the 168 Freeway faced was complicated trail development at the time. According to the State Route 168/ Enterprise Canal Pedestrian Bridge Project from January 2022, the City council authorized staff to enter into a contract for $1.2 million dollars with Biggs Cardosa Associates to design the signature bridge. The project was planned to be broken up into two phases, phase one consisted of the preliminary bridge design. While phase two involved the final design process and the construction documents. The two-phased approach was to allow for concepts and “realistic estimates” to be prepared, followed by decisions to either terminate the preliminary design or move forward and complete the final design.
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According to a press release on July 11, Sen. Andreas Borgeas stated that supplemental funding for the proposed Clovis Pedestrian Bridge that crosses over Highway 168, has been secured.
In the time of June 2019 - January 2022 only 45% of phase 1 had been completed with a projected date to start construction set for 2025. Through a press release from Borgeas, the senator announced that through assembly bill 178 (AB 178), a bill that provides funding for the construction phases of the bridge, that $2 million “It is an honor to have been able to negotiate funding for this worth while project in our own backyard,” Borgeas said. “Making good use of taxpayer dollars in the form of a
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come out to Old Town to showcase their booths. There was a variety of vendors ranging from boutiques to a car club that Channing Gibson, Administrative Assis- brought their cars to display. tant of The Business Organization of Old The car club responsible for the unique Town Clovis, said the peach themed night and stylish vehicles on display at the event helps create a flux of visitors for the Friday were brought from the Valley British Auto night farmers market. Club. The owner of the blue 1969 MG Gibson said an estimated 3,000 attendMidget, Jon Frame said it is a unique lookees including first time visitors came out to ing car to own. He has owned it since high support Friday night’s party. school and has been restoring it for the past “Our primary job is to get people here five years. into Old Town Clovis to help the businesses Frame said working on the car was an around here and to create fun events for the experience he thoroughly enjoyed. Havpublic,” Gibson said. ing the opportunity to learn the advanced Friday’s event saw over 100 vendors mechanics of working on restoring his ‘69 CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
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behind 7% in comparative wages. When the City of Clovis realized this, they acted by negotiating a raise with the ed a 5% wage increase over the fiscal year Union. for 2022-2023 for the city’s transit bus According to Dunbar, Clovis wanted to drivers. raise pay 3% above the median. It was also listed that there would be 3% In addition to this, the transit bus drivincreases over the next two fiscal years. ers were found to be indeed 7% behind in However, in speaking with Chief Neterms of comparative wages throughout the gotiator for Operating Engineers Local Valley. 3 Union Allen Dunbar, the raise actually On top of this now 10% wage increase, amounts to a 15% raise for full time emthe additional 5% was then added through ployees. the 5% wage increase passed at Monday’s From a comparison of wages throughout City Council meeting, rounding out to a the Central Valley, Dunbar and his team 15% wage increase for the bus drivers. were able to see that the transit drivers were With another 6% additional raise over
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climate friendly project like this will provide a healthy alternative pathway for the community and have an impact on our area for years to come.” In the press release Clovis City Councilmember, Bob Whalen expressed his gratitude for the efforts made on behalf of the City of Clovis and shared hopes the bridge will provide for the community. “The city of Clovis is thankful for Senator Andreas Borgeas’ continuous work and investment in our city. The funding for the Clovis Pedestrian Bridge will be used to
connect our community that is currently divided by busy Highway 168.” Whalen said. Whalen also said “This bridge will help connect medical workers, families and the greater Clovis community to the Clovis Community Medical Center and the California Health Sciences University Medical School.” According to the press release from Borgeas, the money secured from AB 178 will supplement the federal and local revenue sources and will provide the “successful completion of the project”.
Midget was educational. Frame said being able to bring the ‘69 Midget to events like the Peach Party is a fun experience because everyone has a chance to enjoy the car, including the children who want to climb inside and take pictures. The neighborhood environment created by the Peach Party at the Friday night farmers market helps feed back to the local economy, Gibson said, while at the same time providing a fun experience for everyone. “This organization is all about growing Old Town Clovis and getting people here and when people spend their money here,
it helps us do what we’re supposed to do,” Gibson said. For anyone interested in coming to future farmers markets on Friday’s or future Peach Parties, Gibson said to make sure to remember some essentials before showing up. “If you’ve never been to the Friday night farmers market in Clovis, and if you’re going to come in the summer months, make sure to wear your sunscreen and make sure to stay hydrated. Definitely come with a list of things you need, otherwise you’re going to get carried away and buy so many things that are really cool.” Gibson said.
the next two years, full time bus drivers will receive a 21% wage increase over the next three years. The joint labor management committee will continue to discuss with the city topics surrounding scheduling and breaks with the new William H. Harry Armstrong Transit Center opening up seemingly next year. “Clovis is setting the pace for bus drivers,” explained Dunbar as he spoke about his satisfaction with both the deal and the way his Union and the City negotiated the deal. “The City of Clovis stepped up and said ‘We wanna keep our bus drivers. We don’t want them going anywhere.’” Dunbar went on, “And we bargained in good faith.
Both sides negotiated in good faith, and we also only did it in five meetings which is unheard of.” Stacey Leggett, full time bus driver and a member of the Union Bargaining Team described this deal as, “The best contract I have ever been a part of.” Leggett went on, “I’m proud of what the City of Clovis and my Union have done for me and my full time co-workers.” Finally, Dunbar described the fact that the City of Clovis also agreed to pay up to $4000 per employee who worked during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full time workers will start to get paid with their new wage increase beginning July 15th.
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Clovis Trails Provide Great Outdoor Activity for Citizens Adam Ricardo Solis @Adamsoliss
This summer if you’re looking for something new to do, you may want to visit Clovis’ public trail system. The trails are open to the public and offer fun and exciting entertainment for the whole family. Within Clovis alone there are over 13 trails that span over miles of town that provide a perfect opportunity to decompress and enjoy the recreational side of Clovis. One trail in particular offers a fun experience for anyone wishing to visit the trail solo or with a group. The Old Town Trail that starts at Sugar Pine Trail at North Willow avenue runs for approximately 5 miles and ends north of East Shields avenue. For those interested in more than walking, the trail is covered in asphalt and open for bikers, skaters and is wheelchair accessible for those who may need such accommodations. For the Old Town Trail in particular, the experience of walking the trail during the day may cause some to reconsider because of the heat. But because of the large trees along the path of the trail, there is an almost constant amount of shade for those walking along the trail. The trail itself is a very accessible trail to try out if this is your first time or bringing family. The trail sits flat and provides a wide area for multiple visitors to pass by. The wide path also provides a very leisurely ride in the shade for those looking to get some exercise this summer. Along the trail are unique spots that
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Clovis has over 13 trails stretching miles in and around the city and is open to the public for all residents to enjoy.
help bring a unique feel and look to the trail. For children visiting the trail, the tunnels that run underneath major streets along the path provide a fun area for races and funny echoes. While the tunnels along the path provide for a nice break in the shade for anyone else walking the trail. Another unique aspect of the trail in Old Town is a free standing library drop where visitors can bring a book and take a book when visiting. An aspect of the trail is the historical
significance of some areas along the trail. One spot such as the Sugar Pine Trail commemorative rock that describes the history of the Sugar Pine Trail along the Old Town Trail. “The trail property was purchased from the Southern Pacific Railroad in December 1997 for the purpose of establishing a pedestrian/bike path and preserving a corridor for future light rail.” Finally for those visiting the trail, a must visit location along the trail is the
“lock bridge” that is filled with padlocks from couples visiting the bridge. Whether you visit the trail for exercise or just to get out of the house, there is something for everyone to find interesting along the trails in Clovis. There are nine trails to explore with more than 40 miles of area to walk or bike this summer and remain open to the public incase you are a person who wants to visit the trails early in the morning or late in the evening to beat the heat.
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City of Clovis to Cut Watering J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gmail.com
The City of Clovis is attempting to take steps to conserve water in accordance with new water conservation regulations by the California State Water Board. For more information on the regulations handed down by the state you can follow their link to their homepage at California Water Boards or the following links: • https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_ issues/programs/conservation_portal/ regs/emergency_regulation.html • https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_ issues/programs/conservation_portal/ regs/docs/emergency-reg-faq-june-22. pdf Recently, the California State Water Board sent down regulations in order to conserve water that prohibited the watering of grass used by businesses for decorative purposes. The City of Clovis then had to change their watering practices in terms of watering grass next to commercial buildings and along city streets. City staff has been in the process of “significantly decreasing” their watering
practices throughout the city, while also attempting to maintain at best their streetside grass. The City has also made it a priority to preserve the health of trees across the town. There has been and will continue to be City crews working with sprinklers and making adjustments as they come along. However, the City does warn there will be amounts of dead grass in areas throughout the City. They also would like to remind the public that while the City as an entity falls under the water conservation regulations, homeowners are still allowed to water freely on permitted watering days. The new water conservation regulations do not include watering of grass by household residents or grass used for recreation or community activities. Schools and parks in Clovis will continue to be watered as to what is accepted. The City issued that the Department of Water Resources has been working on a turf replacement program in order to assist businesses on strategies to combat the water conservation regulations that seemingly come every summer. The City of Clovis also mentioned that maintaining landscaping, which includes
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In accordance to the State of California’s water conservation regulations, the City of Clovis is making adjustments to decrease their watering schedules throughout the city.
the watering of trees and weed abatement will also continue. This of course means where dead grass may show up, treatment will most likely be offered in order to curtail the advancements.
If you have more questions and would like to speak to the City, they are ready with a phone line at (559) 324-2600 to answer any and all questions that may relate to this matter.
Local Resident and Filmmaker Honored By Clovis City Council J.T. Gomez
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Jeff Aiello, an Emmy award winning filmmaker recently was honored by the Clovis City Council at their latest council meeting. Aiello, winning an Emmy for his latest documentary, Afterburn: The Creekside Fire Documentary has also won Emmys for Outside Beyond the Lens and American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag. The council, honoring Aiello for his achievements, presented to him an award and a flag symbolizing the work he has completed on behalf of the town of Clovis. They then played a clip from his documentary, Afterburn: The Creekside Fire Documentary in which Aiello documents discussions he had investigating the start of the infamous Creek fires of 2020.
Mayor Jose Flores commented on the documentary saying that the cinematography went a long way in illustrating the devastation of the fires and providing information on the fires for the vast public. Councilmember Drew Bessinger commented on the film as well saying that the documentary did an excellent job in providing images to members of high ranking government positions describing the effects of the seemingly annual fires. Bessinger explained that around six months before the fires, he had visited Washington D.C. and spoke with levels of the federal government. “We were in a congressman’s office, speaking to his chief of staff… they had absolutely no interest in helping usthey didn’t think it was a problem. And about six months later, this happened. Aiello’s documentary on the creek fires can be watched for free on PBS’s website.
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The Clovis City Council honors Jeff Aiello for his Emmy award winning documentaries.
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Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce
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fter a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. When evenings are busy with homework and activities, however, there might be little time left for complicated dishes. Take those schedules on with a menu of delicious recipes that require 30 minutes or less so you can focus on celebrating the day’s accomplishments with loved ones. These simple yet flavorful ideas from Milk Means More call for limited instructions, less equipment and shorter ingredients lists fueled by dairy favorites that provide much-needed nutrients to recharge the entire family. Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce feature the sharp yet balanced taste of mustard and cracked black peppercorns as an easy way to dress up pork chops. When pasta night comes around, Pasta with Yogurt Sauce provides a quick, creamy Middle Eastern solution. This Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce recipe gets its robust flavor from sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and enhanced with luscious half-and-half. For a tasty twist on Taco Tuesday, you can play “beat the clock” with Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas by crisping corn tortillas under the broiler then topping them with a tangy yogurt spread, cumin-seasoned chicken, veggies and shredded cheese. Turn your hectic weeknights into cause for celebration with more quick and easy recipe ideas at MilkMeansMore.org.
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 3/4 cup evaporated 2% milk 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 1/4 pounds), cut 3/4-inch thick 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth cooked noodles or rice (optional)
Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce
Pasta with Yogurt Sauce Recipe courtesy of Enas Malik, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Pasta with Yogurt Sauce
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Salted water ounces angel hair pasta tablespoon vegetable oil, divided small white onion, minced ounces ground beef or lamb teaspoon salt teaspoon ground black pepper cup plain yogurt teaspoon ground white pepper teaspoon cumin teaspoon garlic powder
Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas
3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint In medium pan, bring salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Strain pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup water. In medium saute pan over medium heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add minced onions. Cook until translucent and aromatic, 2-3 minutes. Add ground meat and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until meat is browned through, 8-10 minutes. Drain fat. Transfer cooked meat to bowl and set aside. In small pan over medium heat, cook yogurt, white pepper, cumin and garlic powder until mixture comes to soft boil and thickens. Remove pan from heat. Add pasta water to reach desired consistency. In same saute pan used to cook meat over medium heat, add remaining vegetable oil and saute garlic until golden in color. Add mint. Remove from heat and pour over yogurt mixture. Mix pasta, meat and yogurt sauce; serve.
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 12 street taco-size corn tortillas nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups shredded or chopped rotisserie roasted chicken breast 1/2 cup seeded and chopped tomato 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Heat oven to broil. Line large baking sheet or 18-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan with foil. Arrange tortillas in single layer on pan. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Broil about 5 inches from heat 4-6 minutes, or until beginning to brown on one side. Remove from broiler. Carefully turn tortillas over.
chopped fresh parsley (optional) In bowl, whisk milk, mustard, peppercorns and flour. Set aside. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of chops reads 145 F. Transfer chops to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in milk mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked pork. Cook and stir until just boiling. Immediately remove from heat and spoon sauce over chops. Serve with noodles or rice, if desired. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas
In medium bowl, stir yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder. Set aside. In another bowl, toss chicken, tomato, zucchini, remaining lime juice, olive oil, cumin and cayenne pepper. Spread yogurt mixture on unbrowned sides of tortillas. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes, or until hot and cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 3/4 inch thick) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar 1/2 cup oil-packed, slivered sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese In bowl, whisk half-and-half and flour. Set aside. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. If necessary, cut into four serving-size pieces. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat sun-dried tomato oil. Cook chicken pieces 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn chicken. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
thickest portion of chicken reads 165 F. Transfer to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add sun-dried tomatoes and onions to drippings in skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, or until onion is tender. Stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in cream mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked chicken. Cook and stir until simmering and slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Harold L. Woods, Jefferson Elementary Legend Peg Bos Historian/Clovis Museum Contributed
Harold retired from the Clovis Unified School District in 2001 as the longest serving teacher in the district after teaching forty-six years at Jefferson Elementary School. He immediately began teaching in their ASES program that offers after school education and enrichment activities. He began teaching (1955) at Jefferson Elementary prior to the 1960 unification of the School District. Jefferson was established in 1884 and has remained at the original location at the northwest corner of Shaw and Fowler. Their motto, “Try hard and never quit” is documented by Harold’s life. The Harold L. Woods Elementary School (700 Teague/Clovis Ave) was named in his honor in 2005. Their motto: “Respect yourself, each other and this place in which we learn”. The new student body was created from Garfield and Century Elementary students. The trauma of leaving their schools was mitigated by the students voting for their school colors (silver, navy blue and Columbia blue) and their mascot (Wolverines). The maternal great grandparents of Harold Woods, Thomas Cunningham (18341897) and his wife America (1835-1890), arrived in this area in the mid 1880’s. Their grandsons, Shorty and Tom Cunningham established a popular packing station at Marshall Station that is located at the south end of Auberry Valley. Harold’s father, Joe Woods was the
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Harold L. Woods, Clovis High School Class of 1951.
youngest of seven siblings. The family arrived in Clovis in the early 1900’s. Joe and his wife Della raised their family of seven (six graduated from Clovis High) on a dairy farm/grape vineyard on the southwest corner of Herndon and DeWitt. Harold remembers he and his siblings would milk the cows by hand. Their neighbors were the Crowell and Weldon families who farmed on the north
side of Herndon. His father augmented the family income by working for twelve years at the Nevins grocery store. His cousin Charley Nevins owned the store that was located at the southeast corner of Sunnyside and Tollhouse Road. Joe Woods purchased the historic neighborhood Croker Grocery store on Sixth
Street (Bullard) near DeWitt in 1956. He purchased homes on both sides of the store in addition to a family home on Oxford. Harold graduated from Clovis High School in 1951. He worked at Phil Garver’s garage (southwest corner of Clovis and Third Street) as a “gofer” during high school and would also work during the summer fruit harvest. He graduated from Fresno State College in 1955 and received their Master Teacher Award. He became a faculty member and supervised educational majors for five years. During his teaching career he received many awards and honors for his dedication and commitment to children: the Crystal Award, employee recognition (three times) and the Gamma Psi Master Teacher by CSU, Fresno. The Jefferson library media center was named in his honor. An article published in the Fresno Bee (May 30, 2001) quoted Jon Steinmetz (student teacher that Woods was tutoring): “There’s nothing about teaching that he doesn’t know. Woods taught him traditional and new teaching styles in everything from academics to classroom management.” Steinmetz continued: “He has taken the good from the old and takes the good from the new. That’s why he’s such a great teacher. He’s able to change and be flexible when he needs to be. He’s got a knack for teaching. He’s a natural.” Harold’s teaching at ASES extends his dedicated career to an amazing fifty-nine consecutive years. He still experiences the joy of teaching. He continues to require high academic standards that are tempered with discipline and fairness from his students. The Woods family is a part of our rich heritage.
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Suspect Arrested Following Officer-Involved Shooting Contributed by Clovis Police
shooting occurred was closed for several hours overnight while our Detectives, @ClovisPolice_CA Crime Scene personnel, and investigators On Tuesday, July 12, just after 10:00 with the Fresno County District Attorney’s p.m., officers made contact with a suspect Office investigated the circumstances. who had been reported to be armed with a The two Clovis Police Officers who firearm in front of a home near El Paso and shot their firearms are on paid administraBurl Avenues. tive leave as per policy. During the confrontation, officers on Our department is working with the scene shot the suspect with their departFresno County District Attorney’s Office ment issued firearms. as they complete their independent inThe suspect was transported to a local vestigation, as with any officer-involved hospital and is now facing felony charges. shooting. The suspect is a 48-year-old white male To remain transparent with our commufrom Clovis and is currently in stable con- nity, we will be releasing additional infordition at the hospital. mation regarding this incident, including No officers were injured during this in- body-worn camera footage, next week. cident. The area where the officer-involved
July 12, 2022 The Clovis Police Department is looking for information on Feliiciano Ramirez who is wanted on a warrant for battery on a spouse/cohabitant, evading, and obstructing an officer. Rameirerz is 45 years old, hispanic male, 195 lbs., 5’11, black hair and brown eyes. Any information should be sent to Clovis Police at 559324-2800, through their social media or through Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP. July 8, 2022 Officers responded to Winco in Clovis at Ashlan/ Peach just after 4am for suspicious activity. A woman’s car was shot by a pellet gun by a male suspect in another vehicle in the parking lot. The suspect, 46-year-old Timothy Benner of Fresno County was turned over to Fresno CHP for cases regarding multiple felonies. July 7, 2022 The Clovis Police Department is looking to hire a Supervisor for Clovis Animal Services. For more information on the department and community contact a recruiter. Positions are available to apply to online at: joinclovispd.com, closing date: July 28, 2022. If anyone has information regarding any crime committed, please call the Clovis PD non-emergency number at (559) 324-2800, or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498STOP.
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Local Filmmaker Showcased at Highly Anticipated LunaFest Carole Grosch cgg266@comcast.net
Soroptimist International of Clovis hosted the highly anticipated traveling film show, LunaFest, at the Mercedes Edwards Theatre on Sunday, July 10, 2022. A virtual option was also available, allowing viewers to watch remotely. Nine short films, all under fifteen minutes, were made by and about women. They contained stories of grit and strength and inspired a variety of reactions: laughter with Andrea Dorfman’s animated film, How to Be at Home, which dealt with pandemic isolation, to Katherine Fisher’s poignant Proof of Loss. Akanksha Cruczynski’s Close Ties to Home Country expertly blended humor and longing. Wearable Tracy and When you Clean A Stranger’s Home gave fresh insight into immigrants’ lives. To the Future, With Love presented an animated view of an immigrant non-binary trans teen’s optimistic expectations. Generation Impact: The Coder is the tale of a creative 13 -year-old girl who designs and builds a mobile app that helps children stay in touch with incarcerated parents. Between the Lines: Liz at Large is the story of Liz Montague, age 24, as the first Black cartoonist for the New Yorker magazine. Local filmmaker, Haley White, appeared in person to talk about her film, Dance Unbound, a Big Tell award winner. “The film is about my friend Amy… who used dance to heal her grief,” she said. Amy Querin lost her husband to cancer and turned to dance to heal. She created the outreach nonprofit, The FresNO Dance COllective (NOCO), “to expand the culture of dance through performance, education, and outreach in the Fresno
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Members of the Soroptimist International of Clovis prepare to meet guests at LunaFest.
community.” Querin uses dance’s physical and emotional outlets to help others heal wounds. Dance Unbound demonstrates the power of dance for inmates at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. Established in 2000 by LUNA®, makers of the first nutrition bar for women, LunaFest began as a premiere in California and in 2001 grew as a traveling film show. Interest increased, and 170 filmmakers showcased their work in 2,700 screenings
nationwide. Not only does LunaFest give female filmmakers a platform, but their audiences gain fresh perspectives, understanding, and inspiration that serve to connect communities. “LunaFest is yet again a wonderful example of being a voice for women locally and around the world,” said Susan Buckley, Clovis Soroptimist president. The event has helped raise over $6.5 million for women’s causes at the local
level. The nonprofit Chicken and Egg Pictures provide mentorship and critical support to women nonfiction filmmakers. To learn more about LunaFest films and filmmakers, visit lunafest.org/filmmakers. Denim and Diamonds, the fall Soroptimist International of Clovis event, is planned for Friday, October 21, 2022. Enjoy an evening of fun, dinner, and dancing. For more information, visit siclovis.org.
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American Legion Post 147 Clovis ‘NightHawks’ Advance to State Tournament J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gmail.com
No scoreboard, no sound, just the field and a ball, that’s all that was needed. While the games were played at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno, it very well may have been played at any old sandlot in terms of presentation. But with American Legion Baseball, that is all that is needed according to Clovis NightHawks Post 147 Team Manager Rollo Adams. With players from the likes of Buchanan and Clovis West, plenty of Clovis was represented through the team. In game one which took place on Monday evening with a 7 o’clock first pitch, the Clovis based team was helped out early on by walks and wild pitches. On one instance alone, two runs scored and with that 2-0 lead, the NightHawks never looked back. They then proceeded to take a 6-0 lead in the 2nd inning after three consecutive runs were batted by singles. But this is where the offense ended on the night for the NightHawks, as stellar pitching held their opponent, the Atwater/Merced Yams to only three runs. In winning the nightcap by a score of 6-3, they only had to win one game of a possible double header the next day. Rollo Adams summarized his team’s performance, “We knew it wouldn’t be easy, I mean we came out like gangbusters…We got the lead and then we started coasting on in.” That wouldn’t be the same story for their first game of a what would be doubleheader the next morning. In game two of the short three game set, a game that would advance the NightHawks to the next round of the American Legion Tournament, the team did manage a first inning run off of a bases loaded walk. However, once the Yams got their feet in the batter’s box, they decided to have productive at-bats all game. In the bottom of the 2nd, after a few foul balls, a two-run single gave the Yams a 2-1 advantage. The next closest threat came in the bottom of the 5th, when the NightHawks thwarted the Yams and their leadoff single by way of a 4-6-3 double play. The NightHawks offensive struggles in game two was made prevalent in the top of the 6th inning when after a leadoff walk and subsequent steal of second base and
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The NightHawks defeated the Yams 13-8 to qualify for the State Tournament at Fresno State’s Pete Bieden Field on July 22, 2022.
advance to third on the throw with no outs, the following three hitters in the lineup were unable to cash in on the tying run. However, in the top of the 7th inning, down to their last out, the NightHawks were able to crush a ball past the Yams’ centerfielder for an easy stand up double. Pushing the envelope with two outs, and flirting with a cardinal sin of baseball (not to mention the end of the game), the NightHawks’ batter decided to head for third, when uncharacteristically at least of this game, a critical error was made when the relay throw was thrown into the NightHawks’ dugout, allowing the tying run to score. The game would last for another two innings when in the top of the ninth, the NightHawks plated the go-ahead run with a “Texas Leaguer” just in front of the Yams’ right fielder. With all the momentum on the Clovis side of the field, the Yams came up in the bottom of the ninth with their “ghost runner” on second base. After a productive first out, a ground ball to second base that allowed the runner to advance to third, the hardest hit ball of the day was awarded to the Yams’ first baseman, after cranking a double past NightHawks outfielders in leftcenterfield tying the game at three a piece. After a passed ball, a lined drive single up the middle won the game for the Yams, walking it off, and extending their hopes of advancing just a bit longer with a score
of 4-3. Game three, the final game of the set came thirty minutes after game two, a 12:45 p.m. first pitch. And for as much as the players may or may not have felt the heat of competition, fans, spectators, and family members certainly felt the heat of the day start to creep up on them, everyone retreating to a shady spot in the brightly lit Chukchansi Park. After a quick discussion on pitch count from team manager Rollo Adams, the game was allowed to resume under protest from the NightHawks. The pitching would prove to not matter in this one though, as offense scored more runs for both teams than in both games prior. The scoring parade began in the top of the second via a Yams error. The floodgates it would so seem began to open in that inning, as the NightHawks scored four, taking what would have been a commanding 4-0 lead in either of their previous matchups. But the Yams would not go quietly, as they scored four of their own in the bottom half of the second inning. After this exciting back and forth, the game seemed to have the same insinuation of stalling in terms of offensive production, until the bottom of the fourth inning when the NightHawks coaching staff decided to load the bases rather than pitch to a Yams batter. The decision would not pan out in favor of the NightHawks, as the next batter
promptly singled into centerfield, scoring two Yams runners and giving the Atwater team a 6-4 lead. The NightHawks would return fire in a way, as in the top half of the fifth inning, they tied the game on a 2 RBI single. The first pitch from a new pitcher for the Yams was then dumped into centerfield giving the NightHawks a 7-6 lead. The Clovis battle tested team would then chase this substitute from the game after a two run triple gave them a 9-6 lead in the fifth. Even after a third hurler came into the same inning to stop the bleeding, the NightHawks continued their onslaught, plating another run on a ball hit clean through the pocket between the first baseman and second baseman, a term commonly referred to as the 3-4 hole. The Yams would answer with runs of their own in the 5th, and 7th innings, but after three runs also scored by the NightHawks in the top of the 6th, it would prove too much for the Yams to handle, as they lost the game by a 13-8 margin. “They’re scrappy over there, we knew it wouldn’t be easy.” The NightHawks, after winning this first tournament, have qualified for the State Tournament that will be held at Fresno State’s Pete Bieden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium beginning the 22nd of July. There you can see all of the players and their talents behind this wonderfully crafted Clovis based team.
Local Noble Credit Union Encourages Playing to “Learn and Earn” with Zogo
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Fresno, CA – Noble Credit Union, ranked by Forbes as one of California’s top ten credit unions, has launched an enticing new offering. The company has partnered with Zogo, a financial literacy app backed by behavioral science. Credit Union members and non- members alike have the opportunity to experience a product poised to enlighten kids, teens, and adults on the insand-outs of money management, all while
having fun. Featured by Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn corporate, the Financial Times, the American Banker, and more, Zogo is making a name for itself in the financial space. The free gamified app allows users of all ages to play their way to improved financial literacy. The game’s reward system is simple: players collect points in the form of pineapples, which they can then exchange for gift cards. Noble Chief Marketing Officer Keri Bennitt is excited to connect the Central Valley community with this game, stating, “Zogo’s concept is brilliant and the UX is unparal-
leled. Our team has been able to explore the app and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen offered locally. Zogo has flipped the script on money management and financial literacy, offering users an all-access pass to expert knowledge in the form of fun.” Its magnetizing nature aligns seamlessly with the start of summer, ensuring that your kids will have a valuable activity to keep them engaged. Users new to gaming will equally relish in the fun at their fingertips; the app was designed to be user-friendly no matter one’s age or experience with smart technology. Bennitt speaks passionately of the
partnership. “Noble Credit Union is fueled by service, which encompasses educating members and arming them with financial expertise that will protect and perfect their monetary know-how. Introducing Zogo to our community falls in line with that mission, offering them quick and easy access to elite expert advice just a tap away.” Zogo is available for both iPhone and Android users, and is free to download. Play all summer to earn gift cards, then consider spending those cards on back-to-school shopping. A win for everyone!
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Happy 104th Birthday to Lena Feinberg Adam Ricardo Solis @Adamsoliss
Lena Feinberg, who lives at Magnolia Crossing Senior Assisted Living located on West Sierra avenue, celebrated her 104th birthday on Friday, July 8. Feinberg, reflected on her life and remained grateful for her experiences in life. Gail Turner, the activities coordinator at Magnolia Crossing, said that Feinberg’s celebration was due in part because of restrictions during her 103rd birthday last year during the pandemic that didn’t allow for a celebration. “We’re celebrating Lena because she turned 104 and she’s a sweet woman who has the biggest heart ever. She can’t even believe she’s 104,” Turner said. Feinberg, who worked for the Navy department in San Francisco during the 1940’s, reflected on her time working for the Navy and said that it was spent exploring San Francisco. After managing health records for the Navy, Feinberg said she, along with friends of hers would attend dances and still remembers the different types of music that would play at the different dances. Turner described Feinberg as someone who “has love for everybody” and continues to remain active at Magnolia Crossing, where she continues to walk around and remain involved with friends. Due of the COVID-19 restrictions, the staff was unable to host a celebration for Feinberg. But despite the inability to celebrate, Feinberg kept a birthday memento
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Lena Feinberg turned 104 years old on Friday, July 8.
that was given to her on her 103rd birthday last year. “We just wanted to let her know that we appreciate her and we love her and we want to just bring joy to her on her 104th birthday,” Turner said. Feinberg said that as she reflected on some of her favorite memories, the times spent on her family’s ranch in Tulare were some of her most cherished. For Feinberg’s celebration, she spent the afternoon celebrating with friends at Magnolia Crossing and shared a message of appreciation. “Life has been wonderful to me, and I had some wonderful parents,” Feinberg said “ I’ve had a good life and it just keeps rolling on.”
CLOVIS, Calif. July 14, 2022 – As firefighters pursue the Washburn Fire using a coordinated full suppression strategy, the fire remains active on the Sierra National Forest during hot and dry conditions. To aid firefighters and protect public safety during the Washburn Fire, Forest Routes 5S43 White Chief Mountain Rd., 5S06 Mt. Raymond Rd., 5S22 Big Sandy Rd., 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd., 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd., 5240Z Lost Lake Rd., 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd., 5S70A Red Top Rd. and 5S37 have been closed to the public. Please see the map attached. On the evening of July 7, 2022, a wildfire ignited in Yosemite National Park on the Washburn Trail. By July 14, 2022, the Washburn Fire had grown to more than 4,416 acres and is currently at 23% containment, and is currently most active on the Sierra National Forest.
The fire is moving east along the South Fork of Merced River in a remote river canyon making access very challenging. The fire is impacting wilderness, main forest roads and recreation areas. This calls for significant firefighting and Forest Service resources to help fight the Washburn Fire. For these reasons, these forest lands and roads near the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park need to be closed for the safety of the public and firefighters. The lands affected by this expanded closure are now less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. Scoping regarding this temporary closure involved discussions with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators. This Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15 will be effective from July 15, 2022, through August 1, 2022. USFS law enforcement will be on patrol, and thank you in advance to all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that all incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult work that remains.
