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The Blue Fire erupted Tuesday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. near Big Creek Road and Soaproot Saddle Road, 6 miles from Shaver Lake moving northwest. Roughly 175 firefighters and crews have been working on extinguishing this fire that has burned 400 acres of brush and dead trees. Starting at 25% containment on Wednesday, crews

have been able to get up to 75% containment as of Thursday. Full containment was reached as of July 7 at 9:17 a.m. The direction of the Blue Fire has led to a sort of barrier that was created from the wildfire known as the Creek Fire that burned up to 380,000 acres last fall. When it comes to wildfires specifically, Red Cross suggests to back vehicle(s) up to the escape route so it’s easy to take off

if necessary, confine pets to one room so it’s easy to find them, and pack an emergency bag, or go bag, in your car in case the fire starts while you’re away. There is a plan for evacuation emplaced on areas around Bretz Mill Campground that came out on Wednesday, June 30 set in place by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of Blue Fire is still under investigation as it continues to burn.

As Leanna Loza received the keys to her new apartment, attendees standing on the lawn of Solivita Commons erupted in applause. At June 29’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Loza was the first resident to receive keys at the City of Clovis’ first large-scale affordable housing community. Solivita Commons is a project that took one-and-a-half years to complete and will hopefully be the first step in Clovis’ effort to bring more affordable housing to the City, which it has lacked in the past. In partnership with the Fresno Housing Authority, the Solivita Commons provides affordable housing to low-income families near Alluvial and Willow Avenues. The complex comprises of 60 units ranging from one to three bedrooms, with rent starting from $350 to $1,200. According to Fresno Housing Chief Real Estate Officer Michael Duarte, the demand for residency at Solivita Commons was high during its threeweek open application window. During that time, over 100 households applied, and the complex filled all 60 units. Mayor Jose Flores said he is excited to see the project through to fruition and looks forward to the opportunities Clovis will provide for the families moving into the complex. “They [residents] will have the resources that we in Clovis will bring to these families. Clovis Unified will surround and envelop the children of See HOUSING, Pg. 5

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Clovis Friends of the Fresno County Public Library recently got the go-ahead from the Clovis Library and Fresno Arts Council to resume ArtHop in the Clovis library. ArtHop is back. The first featured talent will be on July 15. Come meet and enjoy the work of local artist Kirk Cruz at the Clovis Library from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. During ArtHop events, Clovis friends host month-long exhibits, with an artist reception on the third Thursday from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. The artist will be at the library to discuss projects, give demonstrations, or offer goods for sale. Clovis Friends will be contacting artists booked in 2020 who had their exhibits canceled due to the pandemic. If you are an artist or know someone interested in exhibiting their work during the Clovis Library ArtHop in the upcoming months, please contact Clovis Friends at clovisfol@gmail.com. Visit https://www. fresnoartscouncil.org/programs/arthop to learn more about the ArtHop. Other activities this summer include online programs: • Let’s Paint with Samantha Griffin: Live on Zoom, July 9 and July 30 at 7 p.m.

CenterStage Clovis Announces Auditions centerstageclovis.com for cast descriptions and the rehearsal schedule. You can also email As we cautiously transition info@centerstageclovis.com or back to pre-pandemic life, call 559-323-8744 and leave a CenterStage Clovis is excited to message. A stage manager or board launch another much anticipated member will contact you. season. There is a form on the website “This fall, it is finally time for for front-of-house or production CenterStage to make it back to crew positions for those interested the main stage, and we’re going in volunteering. to be performing Merry ChristCenterstage Clovis Community mas George Bailey, the live raTheater has been a well-respectdio stage play of It’s a Wonderful ed Clovis institution for almost Life,” said Darren Tharp, Board 30 years. It is supported through of Director board president. volunteers, community donations, “Full cast, full orchestra, and sponsors, and theater box office live sound effects. We’re looking revenues. forward to having a full house Under the direction of a volback again.” unteer Board of Directors, CenAre you an actor or have a terStage has provided theater desire to express yourself artisopportunities for local actors and tically? audiences to enjoy. Open auditions Auditions will be held Saturare held for each production, and day, July 31, 2021, from 10 a.m. interested community members - 1 p.m. at the Clovis Veterans are invited to participate. A highly Memorial District, 808 Fourth accomplished production staff Street, Clovis, CA 93612. works together with cast and crew No prior experience is necto create fine comedy, musical and essary for tryouts. Visit www. dramatic productions. CAROLE GROSCH

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• Belly Dance Workout: YouTube, July 16 and August 6 at 7 p.m. Summer at your Library (SAYL) has begun; the more you read, the more your chances of winning a prize. Paper logs can be picked up at the library. SAYL ends July 31, 2021. For more program information or to register online, visit fresnolibrary.org/summer. According to Chris Her, supervising library assistant for the Clovis Regional Library, here are current library facts: Hours: Since the easing of pandemic restrictions, the Clovis Library is back to pre-pandemic business hours and open seven days a week. This includes evenings. Library furniture and computers

are back to their usual spots and ready to welcome visitors. Face Masks: Fully vaccinated individuals need not wear masks. No longer is there screening at the door. Door-side Pickup continues: “Even though everyone’s welcome back inside, we’re still providing door-side pickup for all individuals who like the convenience of having their items ready as they come up to our doors,” said Her. “Just give us a quick call before you drop in, and we’ll be happy to continue to gather your materials for you as we have done over the past year. Her expressed thanks to the volunteers that helped to make the recent book sale a huge success. “Without the entire community support, the event would have never transpired. You are all amazing!”

Clovis Senior Center Celebrates Reopening anybody 50-years-old and older, with activities for all age groups. Despite the senior center being After 16 months of seniors forced to close most activities programs shuttered and limited during the pandemic, it continservices provided to Clovis’ ued delivering meals to seniors, senior community, the Clovis conducting virtual programs, and Senior Activity Center reopened providing resources to residents. to the public July 2, 2021. “Our community’s seniors The center took a hiatus due to were disproportionately impactthe COVID-19 pandemic. ed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senior Center celebrated Not only were they vulnerable with a barbecue luncheon, live to COVID due to their age, [but] music, carnival games, prizes, many suffered alone due to social and a resource fair in anticipation distancing requirements,” said of the reopening. Hance. Amy Hance, Clovis’ General The Senior Center will follow Services Manager, said that the the Centers for Disease Control turnout was larger than expected, and Prevention guidelines and the with an estimated 450 people in California Department of Public attendance. Health mandates. “We are thrilled to welcome Members fully vaccinated and them back to reconnect with 14 days removed from receivfriends, participate in our many ing their vaccine can participate programs, and make up for time in indoor and outdoor activiCourtesy of City of Clovis away due to the pandemic,” ties without a mask. Those not The Clovis Activity Senior Center held a reopening celebration on July 1, 2021. The event was filled with activities, vendors, food, and live entertainment. Hance said. vaccinated are asked to continue Clovis Mayor Jose Flores and wearing masks. Councilmembers Lynne Ashbeck ter has been positive, and people source of community activity,” Center will begin its new schedThe Clovis Senior Activity and Drew Bessinger were in are expressing their gratitude and Hance said. “This is where they ule of classes, including art, yoga, Center is located at 850 Fourth attendance for the festivities. excitement. met their friends. So, it was like a bingo, and many other activities Street in Clovis. Those interested Hance said that the response to “So many of the people who big family reunion.” throughout July. in upcoming programs should call the reopening of the Senior Cen- come here, this was their main Starting on Friday, the Senior The Senior Center is open to 559-324-2750. ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews

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Planning Commission Approves Permit for Project Near Highway 168 ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews

The plans for a large-scale gas station and drive-thru eateries near the Shaw Avenue exit of Highway 168 are in motion following the latest Clovis Planning Commission meeting. Site plans have the project located on the 2.75-acre lot, which currently houses the RV Liquidation Center. The RV center would cease operation and be demolished before the construction of the project. In the center’s place, the developers have planned for a 4,500-square-foot, 24/7 Zippy Mart gas station and convenience store, along with two drive-thru establishments nearby. Randel Mathias, the project applicant, said that he and his staff have been working on the design plan for a year. “I took the best with our architect and engineer team,” Mathias said. “We’ve taken the best of what we’ve seen come through in the last 20 years. And I hope that [the plan] measures up.” Given its location and substantial daily traffic in the area, developers have equipped the project with a circulation pattern design, deceleration lane, multiple access points and ample parking. All modifications included in the project are designed to accommodate vehicles safely and efficiently from Shaw Avenue. However, even with the modifications, the commission still has concerns, especially if high-volume drive-thru franchises —like Dutch Bros or Chick-fil-A— were to move in. Jose Benevidez, with JLB Traffic En-

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The building designs for the Zippy Mart gas station and convenience store, as well as nearby drive-thru establishments.

gineering, Inc, said he and his team conducted a queuing analysis to determine the amount of traffic that would arrive during a peak hour period. The conclusion was that the area would see around 238 cars per hour during its peak hours, which is why Benevidez’s staff recommended widening the driveways and adding a right-turn lane. Benevidez says that the area’s storage capacity will accommodate the amount of traffic it will see. He did say that they did not conduct a study on what it would look like during an

As the first alternate, Prandini replaced suspended first-place finisher Sha’Carri Richardson in recording a personal-best time of the 100 in Tokyo, following the 21.89 seconds. It was a Top 10 latter’s 30-day suspension due all-time mark in the 200. Only to testing positive for the banned Gabby Thomas’ Trials-record substance HTC. 21.61, the third-best time ever For the second straight Olymrun in the 200, beat Prandini. pic Games, Prandini will run the Earlier at the Trials, Prandini 200, but Tokyo will be her first ran in the 100-meter final, finish- Games running the 100. The ing fourth with a time of 11.11 28-year-old will try to improve seconds and falling outside of the upon her performance in Rio five qualifying top three runners. years ago, where she finished “Fourth place is the worst spot 10th in the 200. to be in, so after the 100, [the This will be the first Olympic mindset] was kind of just, ‘Reset, Games for DeChambeau, who refocus,’” Prandini said. “I knew was one year into his profesI was getting on this team one sional career when golf returned way or another.” to the 2016 Games. The No. 6 Finishing fourth didn’t end golfer in the world and 2020 U.S. Prandini’s hopes of competing in Open champion, DeChambeau the 100-meter dash in Tokyo. will represent the Red, White, CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

event period, and the number could fluctuate based on events taking place at Fresno State and the Save Mart Center. Mathias believes that consumers will become acclimated to the design and will help mitigate the spacing issues. The Commission stated that if a business brings high-volume to the area that will create additional traffic, then that business would be responsible for governing the people in the drive-thru. Commissioner Brandon Bedsted said that the Commission doesn’t want to limit what businesses can come into the des-

and Blue alongside three of the world’s top five golfers -- No. 3 Justin Thomas, No. 4 Collin Morikawa and No. 5 Xander Schauffele. Thomas, Morikawa, Schauffele and DeChambeau represent the four highest-ranked Americans eligible for the Olympics. World No. 2 Dustin Johnson announced he was not competing in the Olympics due to a busy golf schedule. “There was never a thought in my mind -- before 2016, obviously -- that I thought I was going to be in the Olympics,” DeChambeau told the Associated Press. “I never would have thought that. Playing as good as I have these last few years has afforded me that opportunity.”

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ignated spaces but would like those businesses to maintain traffic overflow. “From my perspective, we have a duty to make sure that traffic flows, [and] aren’t impeding other people’s rights of travel,” said Bedsted. The Commission approved three conditional permits for the proposed tenants of the location. Conditions were added for the future drive-thru businesses, requiring the implementation of traffic control measures coordinated between the city staff and the establishments.

Bryson DeChambeau hoists the U.S. Open trophy in September 2020.

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The family members said that Lopez brandished a gun in a threatening way toward one of the relatives. In the early morning hours, the Clovis Clovis PD eventually booked Lopez for Police Department (Clovis PD) received false imprisonment, assault with a firearm, several 911 calls leading to a SWAT violation of a restraining order, and unrelatteam deployment on Monday, July 5. ed warrants. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. The threat of a gun caused the officers at an apartment complex located at 2700 surrounding the apartment to call for other block of Willow Avenue, involving three resources, including deploying the SWAT family members occupying an apartteam, to obtain Lopez from the apartment. ment. At 11:43 a.m., an unmanned aerial vehiClovis PD Sgt. Jim Koch said that cle (UAV), K-9, and SWAT team searched during the initial call, the dispatcher the suspect’s apartment but discovered that could not speak to the caller, and when Lopez had fled. the second call came in, the sounds of The search caused the Willow and Geta disturbance emerged from the backtysburg Avenues area to be sectioned off ground. for a couple of hours. Once police arrived, they spoke Around 11:59 a.m., a patrol officer with two of the three occupants of the identified Lopez near San Gabriel Park and apartment. They determined that the intook him into custody without incident. cident involved another family member, “Thankfully, no one was injured,” Clo21-year-old Marcos Lopez. vis PD tweeted. ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews

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On Wednesday, June 23, the Board of Directors for the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) announced the selection of City of Clovis’ Community and Economic Development Director, Andrew Haussler, to serve a three-year term on the CALED board. Haussler will be working with economic development experts statewide to build healthy communities in the area as well as California in order to retain, expand, and attract new businesses. “I am thrilled to be elected to the CALED Board and look forward to help-

ing them accomplish their goals of growing businesses across the state, as well as bringing some of the best ideas and practices back to Clovis.” said Haussler. CALED is a professional membership association made up of organizations involved in economic development. Formed in 1980, CALED has grown to over 700 members, representing cities, counties, state, federal, and private sector members. CALED supports communities in their efforts to create prosperous economies by providing leadership, professional development, current information, a wealth of resources, and many other services to communities to help them grow their economies.

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this complex,” Flores said. “The City of Clovis will envelop the children [and] families of this community to give them all the resources they need to thrive.” Loza is also excited about the opportunities for her and her family after moving from downtown Fresno to Clovis. “I think it [moving to Clovis] brings a lot of opportunities,” Loza said. “Better schools for my daughter, and a better environment.” When Solivita Commons broke ground, residents in the surrounding area had mixed feelings toward adding affordable housing in the neighborhood. However, Flores said that he hasn’t heard any concerns lately about the project or its location. Flores said that residents should welcome Clovis’ newest residents and understand that everyone has to start somewhere. “They shouldn’t fear people that live in apartments. They’re good people. It’s how most of us start out. It’s transitional housing,” Flores said. “They need to start in Clovis, and from here, they transition to a starter home and then move on.” Chair of the Fresno County Housing Authority Cary Catalano said that some people don’t believe in affordable housing in their

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Fresno County and Clovis officials gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Solivita Commons on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

neighborhoods because the housing authority hasn’t done a good job of presenting the value brought by affordable housing. “We have not done a good job to present the value that it [affordable housing] brings to their community,” Duarte said. “Affordable

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housing is important to a community, so they grow and thrive. I’m proof of just that.” Flores said that the City would like to have more apartment complexes and multi-family units around Clovis, whether it’s affordable housing or market value.

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“We want to put them all over the City,” Flores said. “So, even at the market rate, they are still more affordable.” In terms of affordable housing, up next is the Butterfly Gardens project, slated for completion by July 2022.

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Door Dash Fulfillment Center Conflict ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews

The Clovis Planning Commission approved a permit for a 6,770-square-foot Door Dash DashMart convenience store, which will serve as a 24-hour electronic fulfillment center at their June 24 meeting. DashMart is essentially a small hub that stocks household products and grocery items (including alcohol) that customers can order through the app and get essentials delivered to them. Customers will also be able to pick up items ordered through the app on-site between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The Clovis Police Department (Clovis PD) has some concerns about the project, particularly with customers’ in-person pickup of alcohol. The department has gone as far as saying that they would not support the project if in-person alcohol pickup were permitted. Outside legal counsel for the Door Dash team, Melani Johns, said that the two sides are at an impasse right now. Conversations between the two sides have begun but have been tabled with the hope of revisiting them later on. According to Johns, Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has a rule, Bill 27, that requires any establishment with a type 20 or 21license to be open to the public and allow for in-person sale. These licenses are for off-sale beer and wine or off-sale beer, wine and distilled spirits, respectively. Bill 27 conflicts with the Clovis PD’s request for a condition that prohibits in-person sales, leading to a dead-end between the police department and Door-

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The fulfillment center (highlighted red) will be located in the shopping center near the SouthEast corner of Peach and West Shaw Avenues.

Dash. “We’re hoping to work with the police department and to further put restrictions in place, perhaps for that in-person component that’s required for a retail license,” Johns said. Ken Wells, Clovis PD representative,

said that there is an oversaturation of businesses with type 20 or 21 licenses in the area, with a total number of nine. Wells also said that the department was unaware of the requirements of Bill 27. With the bill in place, the department is unsupportive of the license.

“If there was a way around ABC rule 27, so they can allow them to have a license here without selling from that location, then we are agreeable to it,” Wells said. “The other option would be to buy another license or pick an area that’s not oversaturated.”

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The Perils of Opioids and Rise of Fentanyl ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews

The opioid crisis in America, especially in the Central Valley, doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. As bleak as it may seem, the number of opioid overdoses backs that sentiment as numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate. Nonprofit organizations, local law enforcement agencies, and Fresno County officials have focused on fighting the crisis with community involvement and education on how deadly the opioid epidemic currently is. Flindt Anderson is the founder of Parents and Addicts In Need (PAIN), a non-profit organization created in 2009 focusing on navigating individuals’ path to sobriety through family support services and personalized help. Since its inception, PAIN has helped over 6,000 families support family members addicted to drugs, and Assemblyman Jim Patterson recently recognized them as the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year. Anderson said the opioid crisis in Fresno and Clovis is an ongoing battle starting in the late-90s, starting in 1998 with the rise of OxyContin. And now, with fentanyl overdoses on the rise, Anderson says both communities need to start listening. “I had been talking about the fentanyl crisis five years ago...I love this community, but Fresno and Clovis haven’t been listening,” Anderson said. The Clovis Police Department (Clovis PD) has also taken an active role in bringing awareness of the crisis while also trying to mitigate the distribution of opioids and fentanyl-related substances. Special Enforcement Team (SET) Detective Jason Smoak, a member of Clovis PD since 2010, and his team specialize in narcotics, gangs, and vice crimes. Smoak said he had seen an explosion of fentanyl in the last two years, both in the number of users and supply on the streets. He said since the crackdown on prescription drugs on the street has made them harder to acquire, dealers have shifted to counterfeit pills because they can produce them effortlessly and inexpensively. The SET has seized several forms of fentanyl, including patches, powder, and counterfeit pills bearing the M30 emblem. “We work tirelessly, and anytime there’s any kind of a fentanyl case, it becomes one of the highest priorities because it is so dangerous,” Smoak said. “And if we have good leads to follow, we work tirelessly until we either exhaust all leads or can make arrests.”

Overdoses During a news conference conducted by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and several county officials —which PAIN and Clovis PD collaborate with— said they believe fentanyl and other opioids are the new epidemics in the Central Valley. At the conference, Assistant Sheriff from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department John Zanoni said since 2018, the number of drug overdoses resulting in deaths has risen steadily. According to the Fresno County Coroner’s office, overall deaths increased from 123 in 2018 to 164 in 2019 and 254 in 2020. The fentanyl-related overdoses increased yearly from three to 15 to 35 over the last three years. And in 2021, coroners have confirmed 16 fentanyl drug overdoses, with 10 to 15 cases pending toxicology reports as of May 31. In the previous year, overdose deaths among kids between the ages of 10 and 20 rose to 12. Pertaining just to Clovis, Smoak said in 2021, 13 overdose recovery cases were suspected of being linked to fentanyl. That number is one overdose less than the City of Clovis had in 2020 and eight more than was reported in 2019. “Those are just the ones that we know about. Those are just the ones that are reported,” Smoak said. “Many of those cases this year specifically involve teenagers.” With a considerable rise in teenage addiction and overdoses, Anderson says parents need to fight the battle preemptively by becoming educated, aware and involved. Anderson warns parents believing their children aren’t susceptible to drug use because they come from an upstanding family or live in an affluent neighborhood, or are in the best school district, leave themselves vulnerable. Because of accessibility through technology and social media, Anderson feels parents need to be more involved than ever before. In the past, people had to leave their homes, find a connection, and purchase drugs in person. Now, dealers are prominently promoting and delivering supplies through Snapchat, Instagram, and Craigslist. Anderson says accessibility is making it a never-ending battle. “People need to realize these kids, not all of them, are using...I never want to say that, but a good majority of kids experiment,” Anderson said. “Experimentation today will kill you.” Anderson questions how many more children have to die before parents, school dis-

tricts, and communities listen to city officials and take the crisis seriously. “How many more have to die? Does it have to be the mayor’s kid or grandkid that dies? Does it have to be the principal’s kid or grandkid that dies before somebody does something,” Anderson said. Smoak said he had been involved in numerous overdose recovery calls, where people both knew they were taking fentanyl or thought they were taking different drugs, but the pills were laced with fentanyl. “You might get offered a pill...Or take a pill, but the next thing you know, you’re taking a fentanyl pill,” Smoak said. “And because it was homemade, you’re overdosing, and that can have extreme effects on your body up to including death.” Addiction Even if drug use doesn’t result in death, Anderson says becoming addicted is just as worse and just as frightening. Anderson understands what it is like to be consumed by opioids, as he was once addicted to Vicodin for 23 years, often taking 70 to 80 pills a day. “I was pretty much the king of addiction,” Anderson said. “There’s nothing in addiction I didn’t do. I conned everybody, stole, cheated, and lied. I did all of it to get the drugs that I needed.” Anderson says once a person begins using opioids, they build a tolerance after two weeks. For the user, it takes more drugs more frequently to receive the high they initially felt. After building a tolerance, the drug needs to be a constant in that user’s life, or they’ll feel worse than they’ve ever felt. Addiction leads to doctor shopping, and once that option is exhausted, addicts turn to friends and family. And finally, when all other options are gone, the user turns to street opiates and opioids manufactured by dealers with harmful ingredients and often laced with other drugs like fentanyl. “They’re playing Russian roulette, especially today with fentanyl because cocaine is laced with fentanyl. Marijuana is laced with fentanyl. The fake press pills are laced with it. Even the real Norco, Vicodin and Percocet,” Anderson said. Anderson says recovery rates in America range from seven to 10%. Even if an addict detoxes at a treatment facility, has a support system, and joins a recovery group, it still doesn’t cure the addiction. It only makes it manageable. Managing addiction is something Anderson says is very difficult, and most don’t make it because managing the addiction be-

comes a part of the user’s life. “Most of us don’t make it. And I’m not saying dying,” Anderson said. “If I went out and used it again, I wouldn’t come back...I have a relapse in me. I don’t have another recovery. It’s too hard.” Anderson says recovering addicts have triggers that can quickly go off, and they are constantly fighting the urge to relapse and allowing their drug of choice to creep back into their system. “What that drug tells us is that everything’s going to be okay,” Anderson said. “The drug says, ‘Come on, come back. It’s going to be okay. Guess what? I’m going to make all your troubles go away.’” Smoak also said as a detective, he had seen opioids and fentanyl ruin many lives. He said even if someone taking the drugs never overdoses, the dangers of addiction are real because of how powerful the drugs are. “It’s astounding. The dangers of using fentanyl don’t just have to be overdose and death,” Smoak said. “As soon as you start taking an opiate, it starts working on your brain to get your body to need it. And that’s why it’s so powerful.” Recovery Anderson says parents suspecting their child is using drugs must be willing to confront their child, check their phones, and even drug test them, despite how drastic it may seem. He said parents need to be aware of the warning signs that their child may be using or addicted, so they can get them the help they need as quickly as possible. Anderson says if parents suspect their child has an addiction, they can contact PAIN, and the organization will devise a plan to get the family on the same page to get them help. The goal is to get the child into a treatment facility, detox them and follow up with a recovery program. For those suffering from addiction and who want help, Anderson says they should also contact PAIN. “If you call us, again, we’re a referral group. So, we can guide you down that road...We can get you help,” Anderson said. If they are afraid of the consequences of their parents finding out about their addiction, PAIN will work with them on talking with their parents, and most significantly, help refer them to a treatment facility that will save their life. “They [teenagers] don’t think anything can happen to them. They have the Superman complex,” Anderson said. “These kids don’t realize that life is good. Life is worth living.

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Fifth Street Antiques Frost Oak Creek Creations Goode Ol’ Days Antiques Maxwell House Antiques Once Upon a Time Robin’s Nest Suquie’s Treasures

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Clovis Appliance, 602 5th St., 299-6806 Clovis Coin Shop, 442 Pollasky Ave, 326-8464

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usy mornings, afternoons and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments and more. Finding time to pause and share a meal is often a priority that may remain difficult to achieve. With easy family-friendly recipes that call for Envy apples – named America’s No. 1 apple for taste, crispness, aroma and appearance, according to an independent sensory test by Forward Agency – you can bring your loved ones together for shared meals. Crisp Apple Tacos put a fresh and sweet spin on a dinnertime classic by making tacos with pork medallions, homemade slaw and apple wedges. With plenty of easy prep work to be done, they’re a convenient way to call everyone to the kitchen; even little ones can help by mixing the dressing, apple sticks and cabbage for the tasty slaw. For a quick and easy dinner option on busy summer nights, fire up the grill and cook Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers. Distinctly sweet apple rounds are paired with savory, umami-rich portobello mushrooms for a flavor-packed, meatless take on traditional burgers. Easily recognized by their large, sharable size, Envy apples boast bright red skin that sometimes features a golden blush. They are ideal for snacking, with their satisfying crunch and balanced sweetness, and can also be served as part of any meal of the day. For example, Apple Avocado Toast provides a simple way to fuel up on weekday mornings or can be enjoyed as part of a weekend brunch with the family. Find these delicious apples at a grocer near you by visiting EnvyApple.com.

Apple Avocado Toast

2 eggs water 4 slices sourdough bread 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 Envy apple 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon minced chives edible flowers, for garnish In pot, cover eggs with 1 inch cold water. Boil 6-7 minutes then place in cool water bath. Peel eggs, halve lengthwise and set aside. Toast sourdough bread then mash avocado across bread with fork. Cut apple into thin slices and place on top of avocado along with egg halves. Top with lime juice, Parmesan cheese, chia seeds and chives. Garnish with edible flowers. Apple Avocado Toast

Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers

2 Envy apples 4 portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup herbed goat cheese 4 brioche buns 4 large butter lettuce leaves 4 tablespoons mayonnaise Heat grill to high heat. Slice apple horizontally into thick round wedges and remove seeds using fork.

Remove portobello stems. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt. Using basting brush, coat mushrooms on both sides with olive oil mixture. Grill mushrooms stem sides down 2 minutes then flip. Add goat cheese and grill 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Coat apple rounds with remaining olive oil and grill 1-2 minutes per side to lightly char. Serve mushrooms with apple rounds on brioche buns with lettuce and mayonnaise.

Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers

Crisp Apple Tacos

1/2 pound pork tenderloin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided 2 Envy apples, divided 3 sprigs rosemary 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded green cabbage 4 tablespoons honey 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon white vinegar 12 soft taco shells 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 lime, cut into wedges Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch medallions. Coat pork medallions with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper then add to saucepan over medium heat.

Slice half of one apple into thick wedges and add to saucepan. Slice remaining half into thin wedges and set aside. Add rosemary to saucepan and heat 2-3 minutes. Flip pork and heat 2-3 minutes until pork is slightly golden and cooked through. Let pork rest 3 minutes then slice into strips. Thinly slice half of remaining apple into thin sticks around same size of shredded cabbage. Reserve remaining half. In serving bowl, toss apple sticks, carrots, red cabbage and green cabbage. In bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar into dressing. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste. Mix dressing and cabbage; refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving. Cut remaining apple half into thin wedges. Top taco shells with pork, slaw, sour cream and squeeze of lime juice. Top with apple wedges.

Crisp Apple Tacos

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LET’S TALK CLOVIS:

Wayne Riley, Clovis businessman and Volunteer Fire Chief

quickly became the official mascot. He was truly a “fire dog”. Husky was the first PEG BOS to respond at the sound of Historian/Clovis Museum the siren and was a fierce Sponsor protector of the fire fighting equipment. Early in our history, fires Wayne Riley (1917-2007) was the were a public event. Everyofficial historian of Clovis infrastructure, one responded to the 1913 building codes, our business community large bell that was on top of and the development of our fire departa tower approximately 24 ment. feet high. The system was As a young boy, he worked for his dad at the popular Mission Café located in the replaced in 1925 by a 220V siren. The bell was retained 1912 DeWitt building at 453 Pollasky. After graduating in 1936 from Clovis High as an emergency alarm. School, Wayne became a skilled carpenter, Riley would help with the street dances that the fire an assistant manager for a Safeway grodepartment sponsored. He cery store, and a butcher for John Good’s participated in the “fun” time grocery store. He opened Riley’s Grocery spraying spectators after conStore on northwest corner of 7th and PolContributed by Clovis Independant taining a controlled fire. lasky in 1942. In 1933, Halloween prank- Wayne Riley seated in a 1936 Ford chasis. Riley transferred the bed and sedan from Clovis 1916 Reo Fire truck. Riley’s family arrived in Clovis in 1929 sters placed a chic (outhouse) and resided in a large white house at 528 Pollasky, northwest corner of Pollasky and in the middle of Front Street (Clovis Ave) the most exemplary Fire Chief that went jacent to his family home, 530 Pollasky Bullard. It was located directly west of the and Fourth Street and proceeded to “fire beyond the call of duty. The present fire that became Thelma’s Beauty Salon for 46 up” the building. The volunteer firemen fire station. Wayne dreamed of becoming department retains those age-old values. years. Three generations of Riley’s worked responded and ended their project with a a fireman and Fire Chief Harry Whiton Riley remembered maintaining the in that salon. Thelma had three profespromised Wayne he could join at age 21. giant water fight. 1913 steel tank and water tower south of sional rules: no gossiping, no dirty stories Merchant Harry Whiton, Clovis VolunRiley held the position of Assistant Fire Fifth and Hughes that still serves Clovis and no swearing. She closed the salon in teer Fire Chief from 1926 until his death Chief for 12 years. He served as volunteer and the water pipes that were found at the 1995. in1944, invited the energetic Riley to Fire Chief from 1957-1964. He was an rear of our early 1895 merchants on Fulton Thelma and Wayne enjoyed their mobecome a volunteer fireman in 1938. His innovative leader. He established the first (Clovis Ave). They were serviced from torcycles and Thelma raced at Kearney “fire pants” were kept in the front room for coded alarm system and a coded wheel windmills. Bowl. They were the first couple to be quick response. There was no designated timing device. He secured a gasoline In 1942, a pretty Thelma Brown, arhonored by the Clovis Chamber of Comdriver for the fire truck. The first volunteer tanker and converted it into a 500-gallon rived in Clovis. Thelma opened a small merce Hall of Fame in 1996. Thelma died to arrive drove the truck and collected capacity reserve pump. He introduced beauty salon near Riley’s grocery store. in 2005. volunteer merchants from downtown on off-duty uniforms for volunteers. In 2003, They fell in love and married in 1947. They left us a rich heritage. the way to the fire. Wayne’s dog Husky Fire Chief Mark Aston identified Riley as Riley would build a brick building ad-

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LOG OF SHAME APRIL BLANKINSHIP

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June 16, 2021 A repeat criminal was arrested, yet again, for three outstanding warrants! Look buddy, Clovis is known for being the BEST in a lot of things: school sports, community events, family living, etc, but “Most Wanted” is not the award we are trying to achieve. June 17, 2021 A woman reported that she lost the diamond out of her wedding ring in hopes someone would turn it in! The angel on my left shoulder instantly felt heartbroken for her! The little rascal on my right shoulder reminded me I should pay more attention to rocks on the ground, just in case there is a diamond mixed in! June 18, 2021 Several concerned citizens were called to report a domestic disturbance happening at an intersection! From what was gathered, a man made his wife get out of the car and as they were screaming and yelling obscenities, he threw all her stuff out too! As he was driving away she proceeded to throw the contents of her purse at his car. The problem became when she chucked her mascara from her purse at an oncoming vehicle. She was arrested and given the opportunity to calm it down a notch in the clinker! June 19, 2021 A GIRL was arrested for attempting to steal power tools from a hardware store! They stopped her walking out the door. She had placed a power saw in a baby stroller and covered it up with a baby blanket! Either that’s one ugly kid or you are in big trouble lady! June 20, 2021 Around 9:30pm on a summer Sunday, two good ole boys were arrested for being drunk in public. Absolutely smashed, they attempted to walk home from a friends party and proceeded to annoy an entire neighborhood street with their hoopin’ and hollorin’! Police came by to check on em and they could barely walk! To the drunk tank it is fellas! June 21, 2021 Ugh. The city workers reported graffiti to the inside of some park bathrooms! Yes, LIL Popsicle, we are sooooo happy you love Bigg Daddy Boo so much that you wrote it in sharpie on the girls bathroom stall while relieving yourself. True Love 4 Ever, for sure! June 22, 2021 Three runaway teens returned home all at the same time! My mamma heart is always happy to hear this but my non-emotional side always cracks up thinking about that very moment that they finally ran out of money and were finally tired from running a muck! June 23, 2021 A group of friends decided to play the real life GTA and were all caught joy riding in a stolen vehicle. Needless to say, they were all hauled off to the pokey. Crime does not pay, kids! Video games are just pretend. Maybe you should leave the car theft in the video games next time. June 24, 2021 Over on Crescent Ave, a package was stolen which contained 30 containers of cookie making ingredients. Safe to say, if anyone sees anyone coming around selling cookies that are not Girl Scouts, we know who stole the package. Any and all sold cookie proceeds should go right back to the original owner if you ask me! June 25, 2021 Around 9 am on Jordan Ave, a homeowner reported that someone had shot BB pellets into the window. Maybe someone saw a racoon or rabid squirrel jumping around in their neighbors’ yard but please, do not attempt shooting the animals near a house or at all for that matter. That is what animal control is for! Just rude! June 26, 2021 For the second time this week, Home Depot reported a theft from their store. The first time it was $600 cash and this time it was a google home security system. Call that irony, but maybe Home Depot needs to install a security system for themselves with all these thief’s making off with their stuff. June 27, 2021 At a local car dealership, a truck was found stolen when they noticed their fences had been run over by thieves. I understand that cars are hard enough to find at the dealerships as it is, but stealing them and running over fences like you are in some action movie is a good way to catch a police record! June 28, 2021 Over on Villa Ave, a neighbor awoke to their tires slashed and their car keyed! Sounds like someone was really upset to learn that their ex has moved on. It’s okay to be upset but listen to some Taylor Swift pal, and get over it. Destroying someone’s property is never okay, despite what Carrie Underwood sings about.

*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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MONEY & FINANCE

10 Myths About Credit Unions rolled back into services for lated. members or distributed back Fact: Credit unions are held to members as dividends. to the same laws and regulaHow much do you know about credit Myth #5: Credit unions tions as banks. In fact, credit unions? Test yourself on these 10 myths: don’t offer reward prounions face more restrictions on Myth #1: You must meet strict eligibili- grams. the investments and loans they ty requirements. Fact: Many credit unions make. Fact: While credit unions do require that do offer reward programs Myth #10: Credit unions members meet certain requirements to satis- on credit and debit cards. are good places to save monfy a common bond, many of these are broad, Do the research and be sure ey, but that’s about it. and few of them truly limit membership. to take a look at the fees Fact: Credit unions offer Myth #2: Getting to the ATM is diffithat are associated with consumer loans, debit and credcult because my branch isn’t nearby. the various accounts, even it card services, online banking Fact: With over 30,000 free ATMs avail- those offering rewards. At a and bill pay, checking accounts, able, availability is not an issue. In fact, credit union, you’ll save on retirement investments, mortcredit unions offer more ATM access than fees. Do your bank rewards gages, car loans and more. They most of the biggest national banks. outweigh the fees you’re are a great place to take care of CR File Photo The Noble Credit Union Clovis branch is located on 175 N Clovis Ave. between Myth #3: Changing my banking from paying on each account? all your banking needs. Sierra and Herndon Ave. a traditional bank to a credit union will Myth #6: Credit unions Noble Credit Union, a be a hassle. aren’t very tech-savvy. Forbes Best-in-State Credit Fact: Credit unions offer the same serFact: Credit unions don’t promote mobile the credit union is managed. Credit unions Union, has been treating each member with vices as banks, including automatic bill pay- options as aggressively as banks, but that also return all earnings back to members kindness, dignity, and honor while helping ments and direct deposit. Most services will doesn’t mean they don’t offer them. Accord- with their low fees and great dividend rates. members make sound financial decisions for transition easily and go uninterrupted. ing to a study by CFI Group, bank customMyth #8: Credit unions have an unfair 80 years. The Credit Union offers members Myth #4: With all the fancy advertisers rated their satisfaction at 86 out of 100 in advantage over banks because they don’t full access to a wide range of financial eduing, banks must have more money than online and mobile banking versus 90 out of pay taxes. cation and services, including low rate auto credit unions. 100 among credit union members. Fact: Actually, credit unions do pay taxes. loans, MyRewards Visa credit card, mortFact: While this may be true, it’s because Myth #7: Credit unions are just like As a not-for-profit, member-owned financial gage and equity loans, online and mobile credit unions are not-for-profit organizations. banks. cooperative, there are some taxes that credit banking, and more. For more information Rather than spend money on advertising and Fact: Credit unions are not just like unions don’t pay. Those “unfair advantages,” about membership at Noble Credit Union, marketing, credit unions rely on the combanks. Members own a piece of the organiof course, are passed on to members. call (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com. munity for marketing. The money saved is zation and own a vote in determining how Myth #9: Credit unions are not regu-

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With many stuck at home because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some may be considering adopting a furry friend to keep loneliness at bay. Pet companionship offers several health benefits. According to the National Center for Health Science Research, studies show that people with pets generally had lower heart rates and stress levels than people did not have pets. Pets are also thought to provide benefits to mental health, especially among people who suffer from anxiety and isolation. But there are many important questions to consider before adopting a new friend, Veterinarian Katy Byrd says. Byrd is a veterinarian at the Stonecliff Animal Rescue in Lemoore and is a relief veterinarian at the HOPE Animal Foundation. The Roundup spoke to Byrd to learn what you need to know before adopting a new pet. Before you even consider anything pet-related, Byrd said to make sure that you are capable of taking care of a pet. This means making sure you have the resources, time and space necessary to care for an animal. “There is a lot of education and time that goes into taking care of a pet. You need to make sure you have the time to train it and the resources to feed and house it,” Byrd said. It is helpful to make a mental checklist of the things you want to know before adopting a pet. First, you should ask yourself what you want in a dog or cat. “Know what kind of companion fits your needs. Do you need a high-energy dog that you want to go running with or do you need a couch potato? Do you need something sturdy but gentle enough to be around young children? I would really encourage people to do their research on breeds and ages for dogs,” Byrd said. Age and breed have major impacts on a pet’s behavior and needs. It is more difficult to change the behavior of older animals, for example, but many older animals are already trained and don’t come with any surprises. “Adults are already house trained, already trained in other ways, and they are calmer. You know what size you are going to get and what breed it is. Sometimes with puppies it can be difficult to tell what the breed is,” Byrd said. Once you know what kind of pet you are looking for, it is time to think about where you will get your new pal from. People who want to rescue a pet can

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According to the National Center for Health Science Research, studies show that people with pets generally had lower heart rates and stress levels than people who did not have pets.

choose from a primary facility, such as Clovis Animal and Receiving Care Center or Miss Winkles (both are temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns), or a secondary animal rescue organization, which includes local nonprofits such as Animal Rescue of Fresno. Avoid getting a pet from a breeder, as that contributes to Fresno’s ongoing animal overpopulation epidemic. “We are in a situation where we discourage people from breeding new animals. When you get an animal, especially from a private party that has been purposefully bred, you are rewarding them for introducing more animals into our already overpopulated animal state,” Byrd said. Rescuing animals also comes with several advantages that breeders do not offer. Rescued pets are already spayed or neutered and already have the necessary vaccines, which saves you money. “A rescue is already spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped so you save a lot of money on the front end of getting a pet,” Byrd said.

or with children. Byrd said it is a good idea to ask about the pet’s medical history and if the animal was a stray or owner relinquished. “With owner relinquished animals, an owner is able to tell the staff a lot more about them when they are relinquishing their animal, things like whether it get along with other pets or if it’s house trained,” she said. “The staff probably won’t have that information if it is a stray.” Byrd said that the more agencies an animal goes through, the higher the likelihood that it has suffered from psychological trauma. “In my opinion, the more agencies an animal has been through, they may be more mentally traumatized. The reason is every time an animal gets moved from where it is, it essentially gets its heart broken because the only people that the animal knows are now not its caregivers,” Byrd said. If you do adopt a pet who has experienced trauma, remember to be patient and regulate their day. “They tend to need a lot more positive When you adopt, remember your mental reinforcement, especially at first,” Byrd checklist of questions and arrange for the said. “Try to make everything scheduled pet provider to answer them. These quesand regular in terms of meal time, going tions can include whether the animal you out to use the bathroom, housing arrangeare adopting is good with other dogs, cats, ments. Make sure you don’t get an animal

at a chaotic time like Christmas where people are coming and going.” Byrd said she discourages people from adopting pets that are extremely fearful around other animals and staff at the shelter, as fear often manifests as aggression. “If they are really shy or reserved around the other animals or staff, that sometimes means that their personality is going to be much more fearful and those animals tend to be more difficult to work with because most aggression arises from fear,” she said. Once you choose your new friend and bring it home, Byrd said that it usually takes a little more than a week for pets to settle into its new environment. “There have been studies done by the veterinary community that say that around day eight, an animal will start to general interact with the family in a more normal way, whether it’s a pet that seemed reserved and now is high energy, or one that was fearful and now is getting more affectionate,” Byrd said.” So it is over a week until you can expect for them to have as they normally would.” Rescuing an animal can be beneficial for both you and your new friend. Follow Byrd’s advice and perhaps, years from now, you will look at your cat or dog, now an old friend, and say, “Who rescued who?”

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Soroptimist International of Clovis Celebrate 2021 Graduates CAROLE GROSCH

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Despite the challenges faced due to Covid 19 restrictions, Soroptimist International of Clovis (SI Clovis) was determined to continue to reach high school girls in their community through the Dream It, Be It (DIBI): Career Support for Girls Program. It was more important than ever to provide support and hope to girls facing a wide variety of challenges. Through relationships previously established with the Clovis Unified School District and San Joaquin Memorial High School, SI Clovis recruited ten girls to participate in a hybrid DIBI program. The event was presented over a span of five weeks via Zoom and at socially distanced meetings at a local park. SI Clovis club members and guest speakers presented the DIBI curriculum. Tools such as setting goals, overcoming obstacles, exploring careers, and self-care provided resources for success. In addition, emphasis was placed on how each girl could be a future student facilitator at the next in-person DIBI. SI Clovis offered ongoing mentoring once the DIBI event concluded. They worked with the CUSD Transition Team for Alternative Education High School Programs to support girls who face additional challenges and may be homeless or in foster care. The culminating highlight of this challenging year was in partnership with Elle Style Bar in Old Town. Two senior girls living in group homes had their hair styled and makeup was done for their graduation from Gateway High School on May 28th, 2021. Avery, born in Russia, was adopted and brought to the USA when she was three years old. She entered the foster system when she was thirteen. After finding out she was pregnant, she moved to a group home and entered Gate-

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Avery (top) and DJ (bottom) visit Elle Style Bar in preparation for graduation, then, the big day.

way High School in January. Determined to graduate on time, she completed 70 credits and was awarded a scholarship for her hard work. Avery will be attending Fresno City College to become a radiology technician after welcoming her baby in August. DJ is registered at Fresno City College and will pursue a career related to the medi-

cal field. When asked about her journey this year, she eloquently replied, “Stars are only visible in darkness. You need to see the light to achieve great things. I did that by believing I could.” SI Clovis extends congratulations to Avery and DJ, who overcame huge obstacles and demonstrated tremendous resolve to

achieve their goals. Soroptimist International of Clovis is the local branch of Soroptimist International. This global volunteer organization provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. For more information, visit siclovis.org.

Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat of water and wait a moment. If the water satisfied your hunger, your body is telling you it is dehydrated. Substituting a high-calorie Water is all around us and whether it is to drink, like a soft drink, with water can also keep an animal, an ecosystem, the world, or help reduce calorie consumption. a plant hydrated it is essential to all life as we As a rule of thumb, six to eight glasses know it. of water should be the normal intake of a Just as the green leaves of a plant need healthy person but the amount can vary water to keep growing and nourishing its depending on the body size, daily activity, cells, human beings depend on water to sur- health issues and the weather. vive and maintain their bodies. According to medical news today eight “It keeps us alive,” said Sarah Connelly, a cups of water equivalents to about two liters, clinical health educator at Kaiser Permanen- and that is water intake on a regular day te. “Our body is made mostly of water so it basis. Unfortunately, most of the American is very important that we have it.” population does not reach this recommenHumans depend on water to regulate dation. body temperature, lubricate joints, distribute “Many people in general are not used to oxygen to the cells, maintain normal bowel drinking just water anymore,” Connelly said. function, balance fluids, and its just condu“We’ve gotten kind of fancy where it has to cive to good health, explained Connelly. be in a decorative bottle, have color, bubbles, Water is also the backbone to cellular vitamins, or caffeine. Really all we need is structure and the skins vital nutrients, said water like our grandparents drank.” Edgar Macias, from Macias Dermatology, Sports drinks are good if a person is without water the skin shrivels and dies. going to a sports camp, bicycling, or in any Water can keep you full, which helps in way engaging in vigorous activity where excontrolling calories, said Connelly. When tra salt and sugar is needed along with liquid, the body is thirsty you may feel hungry but she added, but normally you just need water. instead of reaching for a snack, drink a cup The body loses water continuously GET FIT CLOVIS

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With temperatures reaching 100 degrees and more, it is important to keep hydrated.

through breathing, perspiring, urinating and even passing stool. Exposing skin to water and chemicals, like chlorine, also tends to dry out skin, Macias said. Knowing if the body needs more water is simple. Thirst is a sign of dehydration. “We really should drink water so that we don’t get thirsty, the same way we fill our

cars up with gas before we run out,” Connelly said. If the body’s water supply is not replenished symptoms of dehydration can occur. Symptoms include dry mouth, extreme thirst, feeling tired or sleepy, dizziness, confusion, or lightheadedness. Dehydration can even lead to heat stroke, which is a prolonged exposure to high temperature without drinking water where the body loses its ability to control temperature. The key is to prevent dehydration. Keeping water accessible at all times of day can help boost your water consumption. Having a reusable water bottle can do the trick. Add a wedge of lime or lemon to make water more enjoyable and improve the taste without changing its nutritional value. Make a routine. Drink a cup of water when you wake up, after brushing your teeth, before, during and after workouts, with meals, and before going to bed. We get busy and forget, said Connelly, but there are even smart phone apps that can serve as a reminder to drink water. “Remember water is important for life,” Connelly said.

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The Clovis Police Department donated clothing and toys to the Fresno Mission to help with the rising homelessness in the community on June 18, 2021.

Clovis PD Holds Clothing and Toy Drive for the Homeless like providing food, offering programs, academics and spiritual counseling, and jobs for those in need. On June 18, the Clovis Police Depart“Everybody realizes what a challenge ment organized a clothing and toy drive the homeless issue is,” said Munro. to help with the rising homelessness withThis event was the first clothing and in the community. toy drive that the department put together, “Places like the Fresno Mission are and the participants that helped make it trying to solve this [homelessness] probsuccessful were the 150 police officers lem,” said Lt. Jim Munro, who has been and employees within their department. working with the Clovis Police Depart“It was good to see our department ment since 1998. members come together for the good of The Fresno Mission is a non-profit or- the community,” said Munro. ganization that rescues, restores and emMembers of the Department and mempowers the community through services bers of the Fresno Mission came together SYDNEY MORGAN

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to fill a box truck full of gently used clothing and toys, that members went out and purchased on their own time, and the materials were taken to the Fresno Mission. “The Fresno Mission will distribute it to people in need, or they will sell it at their thrift store to make money to help the homeless problem,” said Munro. What started as a simple email asking for members of the department to take part in a drive to give back to the community, ended in a box truck full of needed toys and clothes for people in need. “They [the police department] jumped

in head first,” Munro said “to help a cause we know is worthy.” At the heart of the Clovis Department is the wellbeing of their community, and through this event they were able to give back to their community in a way they haven’t before. If you have any interest in helping people facing homelessness and want to ensure a better and safer community through donation, contribution or volunteer work, you can contact the Fresno Mission at 559-268-0839 or go to their website at www.fresnomission.org.

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