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The long established custom of the ringing of the Jefferson Elementary school bell took place just before the first day of school for Clovis Unified on Monday August 22nd. The school bell itself has been in use every year since 1907, according to Jefferson Elementary’s website, when it was first placed at the school. Its ringing signifies the beginning of a new school year for the entire district.Butwith this year, not only will a new school year be brought into the light, but seven new principals, added safety protocols, and changes to school start times have been highlighted by the Clovis Unified School District as a turn in the page of the school district’s history. “We, our entire educational team, are ready to focus on providing our students with the knowledge and skills needed to propel them forward into a future full of potential and opportunity,” says District Superintendent Dr. Eimear
NORDSTROM RACK, Pg. 4 A new business is making its way to Clovis after being in Fresno close to twenty years. Nordstrom Rack, an off-price division of Nordstrom Inc. has been in business since 1973, and has been in the Fresno area since 2002, according to store employees. Nordstrom Rack offers “brands you love up to 70% off” and is mostly known for their every day online Nordstrom Rack Coming to Clovis, Fills Stein Mart Vacancy J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gmail.com Thanks to unanimous support from the Clovis City Council, the Clovis Botanical Gardens will soon host a state-of-the art Visitors Center. This new build ing will rival any public garden in any city and will be a source of pride for Clovis residents. The Botanical Garden part nered with renowned architect Art Dyson, the one-of-a-kind Visitors Center will be built to serve the Clovis community. It will feature an assembly room for the board members to hold meetings and special events. In addition to the assembly ClovisMcCarthyCongressmanVisitsCampaign Office FEATURED // PG 4 Clovis R undupThe CENTRAL VALLEY’S #1 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER What’s Up, Clovis? 3 Old Town Clovis Guide 8-9 Recipe 10 Let’s Talk Clovis 11 Log of Shame 12 Clovis Happenings 13 WHAT’S INSIDE Clovis Roundup photo Nordstrom Rack to fill vacancy left by Stein Mart closure. Photo courtesy of Clovis Botanical Gardens The new Clovis Botanical Garden Visitors Center is set to break ground this upcoming fall. shopping sales and flash events. Their newest location, coming soon to Clovis will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Stein Mart, a different discount clothing store. Stein Mart closed its stores after filing for bankruptcy in August of 2020, and has now rebranded and relaunched as an online-only store. The City of Clovis does not have control over which businesses lease space in privately owned buildings J.T. Gomez jt21gomez@gmail.com Alex Scott alexmscott1400@gmail.com
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John Holt, provides special music to the Saturday Old Town Clovis Farmers Mar ket. He is a member of the Country ReWind Band.
Clovis U.S. Navy Veteran, Anthony Guer rero, celebrated his 55 year wedding anniversary on Aug. 26th. He is also a retired Sgt. of the Police Force after 43 years. Thank you for your service! Clovis resident, Stella Leue, has her memoirs soon to be published. “A Little Star Is Born-Estellita”. Special thanks to Janice Stevens Clovis Writing Class that inspired Stella.
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Original 4th Street Antique Mall celebrating 36 years! The shop will celebrate their 36th anniversary with a sale through Labor Day. City of Clovis is in progress of planting new trees on Pollasky Ave. between 4th and 5th Street in Old Town Clovis.
(Left to Right): Savannah and Noah. Savannah is a graduate of Clovis High and Noah is a graduate of Clovis East. They are giving great service back to Old Town Clovis customers at “Scoops and Soups on Pollasky in Old Town Clovis. Catch them on Saturday morning. City of Clovis Planting New Trees!
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93 years young Bill Bauman, worked 43 years in television and was the camera man and puppet master on the famous Mr. Rogers TV Show. He is now a fa mous citizen of Clovis! Say hello if you see Arkansashim!
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Leeann Errotabere was given the honor of ringing the bell for the 115th time in its history and guiding the 138th year of the ceremony overall. “I was actually kind of shocked that they selected me! There’s so many hardworking people in the district and we just do what we gotta do for the kids so it was quite the honor.” With a laugh, Errotabere also mentioned that she came out the day before to give herself a practice run. The bell ringing took place right outside of Clovis Unified Legend Floyd “Doc” Buchanan’s original office at Jefferson Elementary when the school district first unified in 1960. Buchanan was mentioned by Errotabere when speaking about the school bell tradition.
“All of us will hold that in our memory… I think we’re really focusing on today and the future if we can, because we know that there’s a lot of students and a lot of adults that have had some tough times in the last few years. So as much as I think that we can focus on today and meet the needs of where they’re at today and give a good hope for the future.”
Miller believes that at the time fifteen years ago, Clovis didn’t have that certain subset of demographics acceptable to Nordstrom Rack, but now that the business plans to make its way to town, it has Elementary, Andrew Bolls, introduced a student-led flag salute and National Anthem before advancing to the bell ringing itself. Clovis Unified Director of Purchasing
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NORDSTROM RACK CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE such as the Clovis Crossing Shopping Center, where the Nordstrom Rack looks to place its enterprise. However, Nordstrom Rack has been on the tops of citizens “lists” according to Business Development Manager Shawn Miller. About fifteen years ago, the demographics of Clovis did not support the “particular user” that was identified by Nordstrom Rack, but in public meetings it was made evident that citizens of Clovis wanted the business of the subsidiary to Nordstrom Inc. “It’s been on our radar as something we wanted.”
Speaking about the “ringing in” of the new school year, Anderson stated, “I think for us it’s a tradition, we like to hold on to our traditions in Clovis Unified although we’re growing and expanding every year. We hold tight to the traditions that our district was built on and this is one of those events that you just never wannaThatmiss.”tradition only lasted about fifteen minutes, as Principal of Jefferson J.T. GOMEZ jt21gomez@gmail.com
Congressman McCarthy was said to be “outspoken” about his thoughts on the Janu ary 6th hearings.
McCarthy then reminded the public, “I put a headquarters here so that people know where to come to ask questions. I come up here, I’ve got a job that I’ve gotta do but I’m gonna be here as often as I can.”
become a “big win” for the City of Clovis. Miller went on to cite a story of the Trader Joe’s business in Clovis and how a letter writing campaign helped persuade the business to come to Clovis. “We realized that it was possible for the citizens to have an impact where these folks [businesses] go.”
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“I think what happened on January 6th was wrong, but I think the way about this committee is not a legitimate committee... It’s a purely political committee, designed to play politics and I think that’s wrong.”
When asked about whether or not more of the Republican Party should be more involved in school board races, McCarthy came back to the potential of the “idea.” “You wanna have a competition of ideas. Education is the great equalizer. What we found going through the pandemic we now have this lost learning of a whole generation. People fell behind. What is our plan, not to just get you back in school but to catch you up. I’m not worried about our kids competing against each other, but I’m worried about our kids competing with In dia and China.” In the end, Congressman McCarthy remained confident that the Republican Party, different from the Democratic Party, has a plan of “commitment to America”.
“[Republicans] Will make us energy inde pendent, lower our gas prices, we’ll be able to give parents a bill of rights to have a say in their kids’ education, we’ll no longer
CUSD CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE O’Brien. Deputy Superintendent Norm Anderson lamented the past few years and the hard times they have caused for the school district, its parents, and most importantly the students.
At a point in the press conference, pri or Congressional Members to the city of Clovis were brought up with the intention of pointing out how they were not present in the community and how Congressman McCarthy plans on changing that once and
Miller went on to state, “Every retailer in the world has a specific demographic that they wanna go after, they need a certain number of people, and those people have to have a certain household income, they have to have a certain educational level. There’s just a variety of things that these retailers look for in order to go to a certain location, any location.”
“I think the most important questions of the midterm are gonna be economic questions. But what we have found by the D.O.J raiding the former President’s house has never happened before. And now, the American public deserves the right to know. I think you erode confidence in secrecy. You never want in America, where somebody uses the Department of Justice for political reasons.”
defund the police, we’ll fund the police, and we’ll make sure D.A.’s uphold the law. We’re gonna bring the supply chain back from China, and create manufacturing jobs here in America.”
When Stein Mart left, their occupancy left a hole for clothing and certain other items that citizens of Clovis desired. This affects the City of Clovis in terms of taxpayer dollars of course. In terms of economics, whenever a taxpayer leaves the City of Clovis to pay for products elsewhere, the city loses out, another reason Nordstrom Rack has wanted to fill that specific “Stein Mart hole”. The business plans on opening once cosmetic work to the outside of the building is completed to match the Nordstrom Rack brand, along with improvements on the inside of the building in order to fulfill specific needs. However, the “shell” of the building itself is in “fairly good shape” according to Shawn Miller, and he believes that the business should be moving in reasonably quickly. With this, the city of Clovis will have another discount clothing store to fill a void and space located at the Clovis Crossing Shopping Center.
“It’s a tradition throughout the district, they pick someone who they believe has shined through and showed the leadership that ‘Doc’ started in the district.”
JT Gomez/Clovis Roundup Congressman Kevin McCarthy (left) stopped by the Clovis campaign office with Eulalio Gomez (right) in March 2022.
The ringing of the Jefferson school bell gave way to kids back in classrooms for another school year as it has in continuance for its 138th year of celebration. Clovis Unified looks forward to the future of the 2022-2023 school year with optimism through the eyes of its leaders and rests their hopes on the students who will attend their schools both willingly and thoughtfully.
House Minority Leader and Congress man of the prior 23rd Congressional District of California Kevin McCarthy visited his campaign office in Clovis on Friday, August 26th for a short press conference with local media.The congressman opened the campaign office in Old Town Clovis in March of this year in order to reach out to constituents of the newly created 20th Congressional District of California for which he will be running for office on the November ballot. His opponent Marisa Wood (D), an En glish teacher from Bakersfield advanced from the primary election in June. The 20th Congressional District leans heavily towards the Republican Party according to FiveThirtyEight.com, a statistical analysis website owned by ABC News. When asked about his opponent, Con gressman McCarthy seemed at times to be boastful in his abilities to win the district all the while trusting in “the power of the idea” when deciding who he thought should rep resent the city of Clovis in Washington. “No matter who runs against, it should be the power of the idea. It doesn’t matter if someone’s running against me or some body is not, I’m still gonna go out, knock on doors, listen to what the concerns are - it makes me a better member.”
Congressman McCarthy Visits Clovis Campaign Office if he is “Wellelected.everybody has to run and earn the support, I don’t assume people just give me support, I have to earn your support. So I’m here to listen to you first and foremost to have a better understanding of areas that I don’tOnknow.”morecurrent news, Congressman McCarthy was asked about the recent Mara-Lago search and how that would play out in front of voters and the midterm.
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Held at the Save Mart Center, different school staff from all areas in the Clovis Unified School District were in attendance to celebrate the coming of the new school year. The Clovis East Marching Band and their director Marco Malone, opened the ceremony with a playing of the National Anthem. Then speakers including Deputy Superintendent Norm Anderson spoke about how the district feels beginning the 2022-2023 school year. “At Clovis Unified, it’s always been about the relationships, the teamwork, the trust that we have in each other, that makes us special,” Anderson reiterated to the crowd.
Courtesy of CUSD Clovis East High School staff welcoming the new 2022-23 school year during the General Session Rally on Aug. 16, 2022.
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The mission of the Clovis Botanical Gardens is to promote water conservation in the California Central Valley landscape through gardens, exhibits, and programs that educate and inspire the public. By allowing the plants to grow natu rally, visitors have realistic expectations of how these plants look in the local en vironment. Visitors can also understand how these plants may look in their own homes and learn how to properly grow them.“We don’t prune or shape them unless it’s to remove disease or if it’s blocking the walking path,” said Clemons. “We want visitors to see what the trees and plants look like as they grow.”
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Clovis Unified School District held their annual back to school General Session Ral ly on Tuesday, August 16th.
Each area’s high school mascot then played part in a “Masked Singer” compe tition, where songs were sung aloud to the audience. Superintendent Dr. Eimear O’Brien then spoke to the large group, around 6000 strong in attendance.
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Associate Superintendent of Adminis trative Services Michael Johnston thanked the Foundation of Clovis Schools for their efforts and dedication to CUSD just before each respective area of CUSD was honored. It was also publicly announced that Dis trict Board Member Betsy Sandoval will be retiring at the end of her term in November of this year. This has been the 38th year of Sandoval’s service to the school district. The stage then housed each principal from each school in every area from CUSD including Clovis, Clovis North, Clovis East, Clovis West, Buchanan, and Special Ed Services.
After speaking about the future of the upcoming school year, O’Brien mentioned again the mission statement of the like that Clovis Unified intends to run with for the future year. “Building Tomorrow Today” seems to be the battle cry of sorts for the school district, and the hope is that they will be able to fulfill that phrase by the work and the attention they plan to put into their students.
Located at 945 N Clovis Ave, the Botanical Gardens is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. If you’d like more information on how you can support the garden email admin@ clovisbotanicalgarden.org.
When speaking aloud, O’Brien men tioned “Doc” Buchanan and the lessons learned from the Clovis Unified legend. “I have to tell you that I’ve learned so many things from that man that have stayed with me that are way more than all the lessons I’ve learned. In the last few years as we’ve navigated a lot of turbulence in the world, I will tell you that that attitude served me well and served our team well as we fo cused on what we could do rather than what we couldn’t do.”
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The garden is full of different exhibits featuring plants from similar climates, in cluding the Mediterranean Garden which features plants native to the Mediterra nean Sea area. It is one of the five regions with a climate similar to the Central Val ley.“We only plant what will do well here, we don’t try to plant redwoods or azaleas and make them struggle. We want plants that will go into the ground without any amendment and grow,” said Clemons. By building the visitors center, this mission can continue to be shared in the off seasons when the weather may nor mally affect visitors coming to the Botan ical Gardens. The interactive exhibits pro vide the opportunity to show plant growth virtually.Byreceiving approval from the City Council as well as an anonymous dona tion of one million dollars, the visitors center will help the Botanical Gardens carry on its mission. “It’s beyond belief, we are just so thrilled,” said Clemons. Preparations for the construction of the Visitor Center have begun and the ground breaking is anticipated for this fall.
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GARDENS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE room, the center will feature a gift shop full of items from local artisans and de signers as well as an information center. Interactive displays that educate the pub lic on what plants are at the Botanical Gardens will also be featured. Due to the weather conditions during winter and summer, the information center and interactive displays will educate the public on what they can do to conserve water and preserve the region’s plant life. Anne Clemons, board member and long-time volunteer, shared that until its opening in 2004, there were no outdoor botanical gardens in the area.
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“Our mission is to provide activities to keep the lifestyle of our seniors an active one. We feel that [the Senior Prom] is a great Adam Solis/Clovis Roundup Approximately 150 people attended the senior center’s second annual senior prom. opportunity for them to come out and get their steps in while they’re dancing,” Ran dolph said. A goal for the Senior Center is to increase participation in events such as the Senior Prom. Randolph hopes to reach a goal 200 to 300 by next year, as the activities and Activi ty Center continue to grow in popularity.
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Seniors celebrate ‘50s themed Senior Prom bottles looked helped create an atmosphere that was appreciated by attendees. Randolph said the impact of events such as the Senior Prom encourages seniors to utilize the resources around them while at the same time, promoting socialization with oth er seniors in the hopes they meet new people and create new connections while enjoying themselves while staying active and healthy.
For those interested in supporting the Senior Activity Center, Randolph said being a sponsor is always a way that community partners can help contribute to the center
Attendees arrived Saturday evening dressed in ‘50s outfits or formal wear filling the dance floor to spend the evening dancing with friends and family.
Randolph said wording wise, the name of the Senior Prom was a fun way to get people in the senior community interested in attend ing the ‘Senior’ Prom. With the theme of the prom set in the ‘50s, the Activity Center was filled with stylized decorations and music that Randolph said attendees complimented throughout the night. Sponsors like In-N-Out supplied materi als like paper hats to fit the aesthetic of the dance. Local event and design decor business Xpress yourself also helped provide decora tions for the prom. Small details such as how the Coca-Cola Clovis
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On Saturday Aug. 20, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. the Clovis Senior Activity Center hosted its’ second annual Senior Prom with approxi mately 150 people in attendance.
The ‘50s themed Senior Prom focused on a healthy way for seniors to stay active while having fun. Serving as a healthy activity to keep The Center’s members active, the prom also served as a way to give the senior commu nity a fun evening, according to Moniqua Randolph, Administrative Assistant.
“We have folks in here wearing poodle skirts, being greasers, and T-birds. They’re just out here having a good old time. We also have folks that are dressed to impress with their fancy dresses and their suits.”
Adam Ricardo Solis to ensure more events similar to the Senior Prom can be provided to seniors in the com munity.Those interested in potentially sponsoring future events can contact the Senior Center and ask Randolph for more information. The next event at the Senior Activity Cen ter will be held on Sept. 28, and will be the Center’s End of the Year Summer Bash. The bash will include a barbecue and live musical entertainment, as well as carnival games to enjoy.
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“You’ve got kids to adults that smile from ear to ear. It’s an amazing experi ence to be able to see that from inside our helmets,” Rameriez said. Ramierez said any group that is in terested in having their members at their event can book the 501st Legion Central California Garrison through their web site for more information. Those who attend will also have the chance to meet actors from TV shows such as The Mandalorian and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Star Wars fans lined up to take pic tures with actress Leilani Shiu who was in The Mandalorian, Star Wars: ObiWan Kenobi, and Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Fans were also treated to voice actor Carey Means from the Aqua Teen Hunger Force show. There is something for everyone at the Sierra Vista Mall’s Comic Con, in cluding having the chance to enter into a cosplay contest For those interested in cosplaying at the Comic Con, they must make sure to follow the rules set in place by the mall. Rules set by the Sierra Vista Mall ask that those who plan on Cosplaying not wear a full face mask when walking through the mall due to safety issues, but can be worn during the contest.
For those interested in attending Sun day’s session, the Con will be held at the Sierra Vista Mall from 11 p.m.-6 p.m. free of charge.
Sierra Vista Mall hosts Weekend Blender Comic Con
During the event fans can enjoy Storm Troopers walking around the mall who are ready to take pictures with community members who are dressed as their favorite characters. Attendees will have the opportunity to see a variety of vendors selling products that range from collectibles to clothing. Also for collec tors attending the Con, there is a variety of long boxes that are filled with vintage comic books. One of the vendors at the Sierra Vista Mall Comic Con was the 501st Legion Central California Garrison. The Central California Garrison is a regional unit of the 501st Legion, an in ternational costuming organization ded icated to celebrating the Star Wars Uni verse through their work with charities and events like Saturday’s Comic Con.
The comic con at Sierra Vista Mall has a variety of attractions to enjoy for pop culture fans of all ages.
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David Rameriez, South Valley Squad lead for the 501st Legion, said those who didn’t have the chance to swing by Saturday will have the opportunity to see more StormTroopers and Darth Vader during Sunday’s event. The work done by the 501st according to Rameriez is centered around the im pact their costumes bring to the commu nity through their charity work and by being booked at events like Saturday’s Comic Con.
For those looking for an event to take the family to, the Weekend Blender‘Not Your Typical Comic Con’ event runs until Sunday Aug. 21 at the Sierra Vista Mall from 11 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Sierra Vista Mall hosted their Weekend Blender Comic Con Saturday Aug. 20 with a variety of vendors and attractions for attendees to visit but those who missed day one can catch the sec ond day on Aug. 21.
The comic con is a free family event that has free parking and no entry fee.
The only exception to the mask rule is for children 10 years old and younger, who are cleared to wear masks. For more detailed instructions for cos playing you can visit the event’s website.
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Clovis Roundup Community Newspaper 9Connect with us @ClovisRoundup P P P P F D E I K M G N O P Food and Drink 1. 356 Tavern 2. 500 Club 3. Blast & Brew 4. Bobby Salazar’s 5. Kuppa Joy 6. DiCicco’s Italian, 408 Clovis Ave, 299-3711, www.DiCiccosClovis.com 7. Full O Bull 8. House of Juju 9. Le Parisien Cafe 10. Luna Pizzeria, 349 Pollasky Ave, 299-4141, lunaclovis.com 11. Michaelangelo’s Pizzeria 12. Old Town Saloon 13. On the Edge Coffee Shop 14. Outlaw Tavern 15. Rodeo Coffee Shop, 535 Fifth St, 299-3750, rodeocoffeeshop.com 16. Roll Me Some - Handcrafted Roll Ice Cream, 530 Pollasky, 825-7204, rollmesomeice.com 17. Salsa’s Cantina 18. Soups and Scoops, 433 Pollasky, 299-9606 19. The Local, 401 Clovis Ave #102, 900-4253 20. Two Cities Coffee Roasters Organic coffee and tea - Rolled Ice Creamery, 608 4th St., 765-4652 Hair Salon and Spas 1. A Little Indulgence Salon and Day Spa 2. Elle Style Bar 3. Fifth Street Salon 4. Hairology 5. Head to Toe Beauty Salon 6. Moxie Salon 7. Re:Treat Color and Hair Design Studio 8. Salon Innovation Boutique, AccessoriesClothing, 1. Autumn Psalm 2. D A Designs Dancewear 3. Heart’s Delight 4. Ivy and Lace 5. Jackson Jewelry 6. Lulu’s Boutqiue 7. Madeleine’s Bridal Boutique 8. Nonnie’s House 9. Revival 23 10. Sassano’s Mens Wear, 448 Pollasky Ave, 299.4430, SassanosMensWear.com 11. The Foundry Collective 12. Urban Ornaments H J 2 CLOVIS ACTIVITYSENIORCENTER(559)324-2750850FourthStreetClovis,CA93612419J (559) 299-0471 808 4th www.cvmdistrict.orgStreet K Are you a business owner in Old Town Clovis? Advertise with us and have your business listed! For more info, please email info@clovisroundup.com or call 559-324-8757. Visit our website at www.ClovisRoundup.com or follow us on social media, @ClovisRoundup 16Clovis Announcements throughout Old Town. All construction is taped off to en celebrating the 36th anniversary of the store opening with a Labor Day. dealers and renters that will bring their own flair to the items, bar signs, Clovis memorabilia, and more! Appreciation Night on Friday, September 16! The event will be on September 18! The event will include repurposed architectural finds!
For home chefs looking to take their cooking skills to the next level, it all starts with a little inspiration and a few new skills. Turn family meals into extravagant adventures, take backyard barbecues to new heights and impress friends and neighbors with pitmaster-worthy recipes. In fact, it can be as easy as turning on the TV. From beef ribs and barbacoa to curried brisket rice and pho rub beef belly spring rolls, viewers are in for a treat by tuning into season 3 of “BBQuest: Beyond the Pit,” a video series that dives into the long-held traditions, new flavors and everyday inspiration that make Texas barbecue legendary. The show follows four themes that capture the essence of Texas barbecue: legacy and tradition; creativity and innovation; Texas trailblazers; and family and community. You can bring barbecue flavors home and cook like a pitmaster with dishes recreated from the series and developed by “Hardcore Carnivore” cookbook author Jess Pryles, including Smoked Chuck Beef Ribs, Grilled Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs and Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice.
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Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice Recipe courtesy of Jess Pryles on behalf of Beef Loving Texans Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 2 2 teaspoonspeppercornsSzechuan 1 teaspoon five spice powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 skirt steak or bavette steak (about 1 pound) 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided 2 teaspoons milk or cream 2 cups cooked white rice sesame seeds (optional) scallions, thinly sliced cucumber,(optional)sliced (optional) cilantro leaves (optional) In skillet over low heat, toast peppercorns until fragrant, swirling in pan to keep from burning, about 2 minutes. Allow peppercorns to cool slightly then add to spice grinder or mortar and pestle with five spice and salt. Crush until fine powder forms.
“Since launching BBQuest four years ago, it’s truly remarkable to see how much has changed and yet stayed the same when it comes to Texas barbecue, and that’s exactly what you see in season 3,” said Rachel Chou, Texas Beef Council’s director of consumer marketing. “There has been so much exciting innovation around cooking methods and international flavors while there’s still a huge dedication to long-held recipes and smoking techniques.” Learn more about the show and find inspiration to bring the taste of barbecue to your kitchen at BeefLovingTexans.com.
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo Smoked Chuck Beef Ribs Recipe courtesy of Jess Pryles on behalf of Beef Loving Texans Cook time: 10 hours, 30 minutes Servings: 8 1 slab beef chuck short ribs (about 4 pounds) 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 cup water Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 F. Pat ribs dry with paper towel; remove moisture on surface. Combine salt and pepper. Rub beef ribs well on all sides and ends with seasoning, coating generously. Place ribs in smoker and close lid. Cook 5-6 hours. In spray bottle, combine cider vinegar and water. Lightly spritz ribs every 30 minutes for first 4 hours of cooking. Ribs are ready when completely probe tender. If parts still feel tough, continue cooking. Once completely tender, remove ribs from smoker then wrap tightly in butcher's paper and place in small cooler to rest 30 minutes. To serve, slice ribs between bones.
Pat skirt steak with paper towel to remove moisture then season well with Szechuan salt on both sides. Place skillet over high heat then add 1 tablespoon oil. When skillet is hot, add skirt steak and cook 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or medium doneness (135150 F), turning occasionally. Remove steak from skillet then tent with foil to rest 3 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10-15 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare; 160 F for medium. Lower heat to medium-high then add remaining oil and milk or cream. Add rice, pressing down gently with large spoon to form large, flat disc covering entire base of pan. Season with Szechuan salt, if desired, then lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes until grains begin to turn brown and become crisp on bottom. Break up rice in pan to mix soft and crispy grains. Slice skirt steak across grain. To serve, place rice in two bowls. Layer with sliced skirt steak. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions then place cucumber and cilantro on top, if desired. Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice
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Grilled Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs Recipe courtesy of Jess Pryles on behalf of Beef Loving Texans Cook time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 15 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed 3/4 cup milk 2 pounds ground beef 3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, finely diced 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt Place crushed tortilla chips in large bowl. Add milk and allow chips to soften about 10 minutes. After milk is absorbed, add beef, jalapenos, cheese, paprika, garlic and salt. Mix well to combine then scoop approximately 1/3-1/2 cup of mixture to form meatball; repeat with remaining mixture. Place meatballs on plate or tray and refrigerate 30 minutes to firm. Heat grill to medium for two zone cooking. Place meatballs on indirect heat side of grill away from coals or lit burner; close lid. Grill 25-35 minutes, or until meatballs reach 165 F internal temperature on meatRemovethermometer.meatballs from grill and cool slightly before serving. Grilled Jalapeno Cheddar
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1926-1927. We believe that lack of funds interrupted publication until 1937 when the present Cavalcade began being pub lished.
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After leaving Clovis High, Paul was elected to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. He is credited with helping Hearst Castle become a California State Park in 1954. A park in Cayucos was named in his honor. Paul, his wife
The 1944 Cavalcade staff selected the theme of “Good Neighbors” and dedicated the book to Naomi Gunderson (Spanish, French and Latin teacher). Part of Paul’s message was delivered in English and Spanish: “May we always be appreciative of our “Good Neighbors” and may we in turn deserve their appreciation. In spite of present conflict and tragedies, we confi dently look to the dawning of a better day.” He wrote the following note that he placed under the 1944 Clovis High senior class stone: “This is placed under the Class of 1944 stone because it is a good example of some of the crazy, stupid things of this day that the radio tells of the “acute” paper shortage and yet such rubbish as this is found on newsstands all over the country. God help America to return to a rule of and by law and not bureaucrats.”
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Part of his message in 1943: ‘Our great est loss, however, has been that of the per sonal comradeship of graduates and former students who have gone to fight for the eternal rights of human intelligence and dignity. Student cooperation during this year has been motivated by a patriotism that is based on a clear appreciation of the fact that abundant blessings call for a full measure of responsibility.”
The 1937 Cavalcade identified Paul as District Superintendent and Principal. George Croyle served as Vice Principal.
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The March 5, 1926 “Spilled Ink” pub lished: “Mr. Andrew has been asked by A.C. Olney, State Commissioner at Sec ondary Schools, to talk at the State Princi pal’s Association which is held at Pasadena during the week of April 19.”
The 1938 Cavalcade was dedicated to Paul E: “A principal to be proud of, no one can but admire him, duty takes his time, but he’s ready to advise us, and he’s every body’s friend.”
Paul E. Andrew was born in Brookline, MO, in 1888. He was the only child of Owen and Laura Andrew. He served as Clovis High Principal and Superintendent for 21 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1911 from the private Drury Uni versity and his Master of Pedagogy (Edu cation) from Springfield Normal in 1914. Both colleges were located in Springfield, MO. He also received a Master’s degree from Clark University. He married Edna Mae Snavely in 1909 while both were students at Drury Univer sity. Their only child, Jewel (1912-1995), graduated from Clovis High with her fu ture husband Virgil Ambrosia in 1929. The Andrew family lived at 319 Osman. Paul’s first teaching position was at Miller High School in Miller, MO. He be came Superintendent of Schools in Walnut Grove, MO, and was credited with having the school fully accredited on the A list of the University of Missouri. He established the tradition of the Alumni stone there and would initiate the same tradition in 1926 at Clovis High School. He was appointed Principal of Clovis High School in 1925. Under his leadership “Spilled Ink” (mimeographed 1926 senior class publication) was printed. Clovis High was founded in 1902 and the first class publication that we have documented was “The Argus” (1911-1924). “Spilled Ink” was published from
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Paul E. Andrew Clovis High Principal, 1925-1946
Paul’s greetings in the 1940 Cavalcade: “In these days of stress it is more evident than ever that the future of our country depends upon how effectively our schools’ function.”
Courtesy of Clovis Museum Clovis High School Principal Paul E. Andrew, photo taken in 1943. Edna Mae, and their daughter Jewel and husband Virgil are buried at the Cayucos cemetery. Clovis High Principal George “Tink” Kastner (principal 1956-1961 and 1937 Clovis High graduate) described Paul: “His discipline was strict but fair and his disciplinary action was swift, with long lasting results.” During the 1956 all Clovis High Alum ni reunion, over 1,200 people gathered at a rally to honor Paul with a plaque that was placed in the historic Alumni walk that he created. His plaque inscription: “Warm, Hearted Friend, Able School Man, Community Benefactor.”Heleftus a rich heritage.
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Thursday, August 11 Police were called out to Devons Jewelers at Sierra Vista Mall regarding the grand theft of a diamond ring. This ring was a 1.5 carat oval cut solitaire di amond in a gold setting. Ladies, if you were given this ring, bring it into the Clovis Police Department! Also, reconsider your choices.
Friday, August 19 Men, this is going to hurt. Police responded to a call regarding a home break-in and stolen property in the area of Temperance Ave and Sierra Ave. The victim, a handy man no doubt, reported the loss of his tool box contain ing a staple gun and staples, tape measure, multiple drill bits and various other tools. I guess it’ll take him a little longer to finish that job he’s working on, since he now has to replace all those tools.
Sunday, August 14 Police responded to a call regarding a vehicle break-in and stolen property outside a home in the N Fowler Ave area. The victim reported her rear driver side window smashed in and her pink purse missing along with all its con tents. Please let this serve as a reminder to never leave your purse in your unattended car, even when parking at your own home.
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.
Throughout the last two weeks, Clovis Police received and responded to daily calls regarding stolen catalytic converters in areas throughout Clovis. Catalytic converter theft continues to be a problem plaguing Clovis res idents. Remain vigilant, make sure vehicles are locked and secured even when parking at your own home. Parking in the garage is always the safest option.
Wednesday, August 17 In the evening, police received a call about someone missing money. With gas prices what they are and inflation running rampant, aren’t we all buddy.
Sunday, August 21 A victim called police to report birthday gifts missing from his vehicle. I sure hope his family and friends believe him when he says the reason why he’s showing up to the birthday party empty handed.
factured firearm with no serial number, also known as a “ghost gun”. Almost 200 fentanyl pills were also lo cated and confiscated. Patrol officers called detectives from the Special Enforcement Team (SET), who assisted with the investiga tion. Officers arrested 35-year-old Rigoberto Saucedo of Selma for felony firearm and narcotics violations, and 29-year-old Santana Morales of Clovis for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Saucedo was booked into Fresno County Jail and Morales was cited and released.
Thursday, August 18 Police responded to a call regarding two gallons of gas siphoned from a ve hicle in the area of Willow Ave and Santa Ana Ave. The victim was probably already late for work when he got into his vehicle and noticed the gas tank level reading much lower than he had left it. What a start to your day!
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Monday, August 22 Police responded to a call from a victim reporting the loss of multiple power tools valued at $1,200. This plus the earlier incident from August 19 makes the detectives at Clovis Roundup Newspaper conclude that this is a crime spree committed by someone starting their own construction based service.
Suspects Arrested with Illegal Firearm and Fentanyl Pills
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Friday, August 12 A Clovis man called police to report a loss. He’d left his bedroom window open overnight, and woke up to find his custom left-handed electric guitar stolen. Remember to close your windows and lock your doors when going to sleep! Don’t give thieves a window (of opportunity) to grab your valu ables.
Monday, August 15
At about 8 p.m. police received a call from a woman who was shopping at the Boot Barn on Shaw Ave. She called to report her Juicy Couture wallet containing various cards missing from her possession. It can be easy to get distracted by all the cowgirl bling in that shop. Remember to always keep tabs on what you came in with.
Saturday, August 20 Police were called to Clovis High School regarding a missing vehicle, one of theirs. Part of Clovis Unified’s fleet, a white 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, was stolen right off the campus.
The Clovis Police Department would like to thank the observant resident who contact ed the police, which allowed the officers to respond in time to contact both suspects.
Wednesday, August 10 Police were called regarding the theft of a check stolen from a man’s outgo ing mail in the area of Willow Ave and W Sierra Ave. It is always a good idea, if you’re able, to mail your outgoing checks directly from the post office. Check your mail daily to ensure checks or other personal items are not left sitting and waiting to fall into the hands of dishonest people.
Saturday, August 13 Police responded to calls of stolen property by Clovis North High School, Crave Cookies, and one other victim. Clovis North lost the football equip ment they had loaned to the victim, and the victim is out his school ID card as well. Clovis North football fans; if you’re at a game and see someone on the field who doesn’t quite fit in as a high school age boy, report it! That could be the imposter, and he owes the victim some cookies along with his property back.
On August 23, a concerned resident called the Clovis Police Department regarding pos sible narcotic activity at an apartment com plex near Shaw/Fowler. Officers responded and contacted two adult males in a car. Both males appeared to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and an illegal firearm was located in the waistband of one of them during a search. Both males admitted to officers that they had fentanyl pills in their possession.
The suspects were detained and officers confiscated the illegal handgun. The illegal handgun in question was a privately manu
Contributed by Clovis Police @ClovisPolice_CA Courtesy of Clovis PD Rigoberto Saucedo, 35, of Selma.
Tuesday, August 16 Police booked a juvenile on the charge of grand theft auto when they caught the suspect driving the purple Chevrolet Cruze police were looking for. The brightly colored car is an obvious choice for any joy ride, but prob ably a choice that will get you noticed long before your ride is over. Best to just leave it alone, work hard, and earn your own brightly colored car to Policeenjoy. responded to a call at Dick’s Sporting Goods regarding theft. Two suspects were booked after being caught with the stolen merchandise, val ued at $300. The sporty couple will have to use the inside of a holding cell as their gym for the day.
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Photo courtesy of CVMD The Clovis Veterans Memorial District held their first annual ACT Student Leadership Program during the first week of August.
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On the final day students identified cur rent issues, then think of ways to take action
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The next two days were a mixture of both interactive engagement and team building.
During the first week in August the Clovis Veterans Memorial District hosted their 1st annual American Citizens’ Toolkit (ACT) Student Leadership Program.
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High school students from the area par ticipating in this program learned the value of teamwork and took a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution. The goal of this program was to help students gain a greater awareness of their civic duties while becoming well in formed citizens. Throughout the week, the students took part in various leadership and team building exercises, and immersed themselves in a cur riculum regarding the U.S. Constitution and its components.“Thiswasdesigned to be a leadership program because we realize what we’re asking the students to do is exercise their voice and really provide some respite in this tenseful situation, by providing some insight that everyone has a lot of opportunity,” said Lorenzo Rios, CEO of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. Local Veterans served as mentors and provided aid to students throughout the week. These veterans gave presentations about the organizations they represent and spoke to students about scholarship oppor tunities.
CVMD hosts 1st Annual ACT Student Leadership Program
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The fourth day consisted of students en gaging in case studies where they analyzed Supreme Court cases. The students learned the facts of the cases and studied both sides of the argument. They then had the chance to debate both sides.
“Those who benefit from those who pro tected those freedoms should do something to make the sacrifice of that 1% matter. And the ultimate thing to do is make sure that you live a life well-lived, where you pursue your dreams and you remember your responsibil ity to support and defend the Constitution,” said Rios. The first day was focused on having the students learn about their fears and overcom ing them. This comes from the idea that as leaders, they must overcome their fear of be ing challenged by those with opposing ideas.
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as young citizens. Students were then chal lenged to look forward and determine what they want to address within their campuses andThecommunities.programcurriculum was built to equip students for active engagement, with an understanding of the constitutional prin ciples that are the basis of the United States government, and are necessary to interpret modern political issues. “Ultimately, we want to see an informed citizenry that is engaged with their gov ernment systems, and they use their voice. There’s a lot of opportunity, and we want to encourage them to do something with these freedoms, ” said Rios. As part of the curriculum, each student was educated on the history behind the Dec laration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The students learned about the six principles of the U.S. Consti tution: limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty.
The dialogues that took place during the week were used to encourage the students to assess why the context and history of the U.S. Constitution is important to them. “That action empowered them, the stu dents, to realize that they can respectfully disagree with others, but are not victims. They are very capable agents that can move forward and express themselves because of some protections that were established in the Constitution,” said Rios. At the end of the week, the students attended a graduation where they were hon ored for their dedication and completion of the program. “I was inspired to have the the opportu nity of working with fellow veterans here; where we all work together to create an en vironment for the students to ask some hard questions and to grow personally and profes sionally, and see how they interpret things,” said Rios. The Clovis Veterans Memorial District hopes to continue this program so more students have the opportunity to learn the history of the United States government and become well informed citizens.
You can watch a recap of the weeks events on the Clovis Veterans Memorial Dis trict Youtube channel.
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Photo courtesy of North American Aerospace Defense Command NORAD conducted live-fly air defense exercises over the Central Valley on Aug. 23, 2022.
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – August 23, 2022 North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct a live-fly air defense exercise over Central California.
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Gopal who graduated and received his medical license from Bangalore Medical University, Kamataka, in India came to the United States to complete his residen cy in pathology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center of Richmond, Staten Island, New York in the ‘80s. After Which he began his career with Fresno County in 1992 and has since left a legacy of service. His service was known professionally throughout the medical community where he was considered the leading authority
vault himself, has produced a number of champions as a coach including twen ty-four NCAA East regional qualifiers, seven NCAA Championship qualifiers, and five All-Americans. Coaching at Tulane and Washington State, the Clovis West alumni looks for ward to taking his leadership to the Uni versity of Montana Grizzlies. “It’s a tremendous honor for me, and something I’m extremely grateful for…I look forward to taking over this program and moving it to a higher level.”
Photo courtesy of GoGriz.com Doug Fraley hired as director of Track and Field at the University of Montana.
“The Fresno County Sheriff’ Office and our community has suffered an enor mous loss. Dr. Venu Gopal was an amaz ing man who performed incredible work during his 30 year career at the Coroner’s Office. He helped provide much needed answers to grieving families and also contributed to delivering justice to loved ones in mourning. We wish to thank Dr. Gopal for his service Dr. Gopal for his service. He will be greatly missed. God bless him and his family.”
To test responses, systems and equip ment, NORAD routinely conducts air de fense exercises using a variety of scenarios, including airspace restriction violations, hi jackings and responding to unknown aircraft. All NORAD exercises are carefully planned and closely controlled. The defense of Canada and the United States is NORAD’s top priority and we are on alert 24/7/365. Operation NOBLE EA GLE is the name given to air sovereignty and air defense missions in North America. For 60 years, NORAD aircraft have iden tified and intercepted potential air threats to North America in the execution of its aerospace warning and aerospace control missions.
Alex Scott/Clovis Roundup Dr. Venu Gopal pictured with Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims.
Under the direction of NORAD, United States Air Force C-17 and F-15 aircraft will participate in the exercise. Aircraft will oper ate at low altitudes, for short periods of time, and may be visible to the general public during the exercise.
Based on a preliminary investigation, findings indicate that for an unknown rea son Gopal was unable to maintain control of his vehicle and the car went off the shoulder and careened approximately 200 feet down the mountainside. Gopal sustained critical injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the scene. No alcohol or drugs are suspected to be a factor in the collision and the in vestigation is ongoing. Gopal is survived by his wife and two children.Gopal is remembered for his service and involvement within his communi ty. During Gopal’s free time he would remain involved at his temple where he held a position within the temple that re quired his frequent involvement.
NORAD Air Defense Exercise Over Central California
Dr. Venu Gopal, Chief Forensic Pa thologist for the Coroner’s office and Clo vis resident died in a deadly car crash on the morning of Aug. 27, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s office, the California Highway Patrol reported that at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 27, officers responded to a report of an injury collision on Highway 168, east of Beal Fire Road in Auberry.
The former Clovis West standout Track & Field athlete, Doug Fraley has been named Director of the Track & Field pro gram for the University of Montana. Fraley has twelve years of prior col legiate coaching experience, and most recently was the pole vault coach at Wash ingtonFraley,State.afive-time All-American and three-time NCAA champion in the pole
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Fresno Co. Coroner and Clovis resident, Dr. Venu Gopal dies after losing control of car in his field and served as the co-chair for the Pediatric Death Review Committee as well as a member of the Traumatic Audit Committee and Elder Abuse Committee. Whenever the opportunity presented it self, Gopal would continue to help others and host emergency room doctors during their residency for their forensic training requirements.TheFresno County Sheriff’s Office re flected on Gopla’s service and work ethic in a statement released Saturday.
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“This is a way to say thank you to our staff for putting in those extra efforts; keeping a smile on their face and treating everybody with courtesy and respect,” said David Phillips, the Community Re source Officer for Clovis-Herndon UHC. UHC leadership recognizes the hard work and commitment to patients and the community that each employee displays every day; beyond the days of the pan demic. As the nation celebrates health centers this month, UHC leadership cele brated health care employees with lunch as a way to say thank you for their con tinued dedication and hard work.
vis-Shaw UHC Health Center. “I highly believe showing appreciation to the team improves workplace morale and can cause a ripple effect of continued posi tivity.”
United Health Centers leadership provided free taco lunches to employees of the Clovis-Shaw and Clovis-Herndon UHC locations during the month of Au gust.The lunches were provided to frontline medical workers in appreciation for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the course of the pan demic, nurses, doctors, and other med ical staff put in extra hours and made sacrifices during the pandemic in order to provide quality care to patients experi encing COVID-19 symptoms.
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At the Clovis-Shaw lunch, staff took Photo courtesy of UHC Joana Burgos, Registered Dental Assistant; Joanna Chavez Cruz, Dental Assistant; Daisy Tinoco Chavez, Dental Receptionist; Eliane Saed, Director of Clinical Services; Somsay Chanthavongsor, Health Center Manager; Kenneth Evans, Director of Operations; Dr. Hilda Prieto, Dental Provider; Mark Lozada, Community Outreach Supervisor; Jonathan Amezquita, Community Outreach Specialist. the opportunity to break away from the daily routine and mingle with individuals of other departments. Team members described the celebration as “cool of the company” and stated, “Wow, UHC went all out”. According to Chanthavongsor, Alex Scott alexmscott1400@gmail.com this celebration was highly anticipat ed by the entire Clovis-Shaw team all month long. The lunch also gave staff the opportunity to celebrate with each other while enjoying the company of their peers.
“Everyone works very hard and we want our team members to know they are valued,” said Somsay Chanthavongsor, the Health Center Manager for the Clo
