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California 9/11 Memorial Hosts ValleyPBS 20th Anniversary of September 11 to Premier

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The California 9-11 Memorial held their 20th Anniversary of September 11.

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The 20th anniversary of the California 9-11 Memorial Ceremony stayed true to its mission to honor, educate, and remember

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the terrorist attacks that occurred in New York on Sept. 11 2001 and the day after, Sept. 12. This year was special because it was the unveiling of expansion No. 2 for the memorial. This expansion included sev-

eral new statues, the presence of the survivor tree, and the new Flight 93 windchime structure. “We knew our work was not done, so we continued,” said See 9-11, Pg. 5

Clovis PD and Local Gym Host Work Out to Honor the Victims of 9/11

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A special workout, 9/11 tribute workout, took place on Sept. 11, at Doc’s gym where law enforcement/first responders, and members of the public came together to honor the fallen. Dr. Joe Martin, Owner of Doc’s Gym and Martin Functional Re-

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Clovis PD along with Doc’s Gym hosts their annual 9/11 Tribute Workout, in honor of the fallen during the events of 9/11.

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The Creek Fire in Shaver Lake began on Sept. 4, 2020 and was declared fully contained four months later, on Dec. 24. This wildfire burned 380,000 acres, most of which were dead trees and brush in the Sierra National Forest and the land along the San Joaquin River watershed. Until this year, the Creek Fire was considered the largest wildfire in California history. “Everybody in the valley had a connection to the Creek Fire,” said Jeff Aeillo, Intern CEO of ValleyPBS and co-owner of 18Thirty entertainment. The two hour documentary will show the first 48 hours of the wildfire while also including never before seen footage of the blaze from the men and women of the United States Forest Service and Cal Fire who were battling on the front lines. The ValleyPBS company, alongside Aiello who had been working with them for six years, had embedded camera crews with Cal Fire to go into the actual Creek Fire burn area and get footage of both the burn and how Shaver Lake was saved by CalFire. “Developing trust and contacts with both services allowed us to have access that nobody else got, and that just takes time and patience and a lot of waiting, but it worked out,” said Aiello. They were able to do so by waitSee CREEK FIRE, Pg. 4

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City of Clovis Hosts Groundbreaking for New Wildlife Rehab Center ble,” said Garner. Wildlife found in the rehabilitation center comes from the The Nature Education and native animals in Clovis that come Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had through law enforcement, schools, their Groundbreaking Ceremony or veterinarian offices. last Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. “It [the rehabilitation center] The location of the new builddoes two things: it gives the rescue ing for the center is located across community a location to bring from Miss Winkles Pet Adoption animals that need to be nurtured Center on 101 Temperance Ave. back to health so they don’t die, Founder and Executive Direcand it also has an educational comtor, Cathy Garner, has been waiting ponent,” said Drew Bessinger, an patiently and eagerly for this day elected council member of Clovis to arrive. since 2017. “I had been an active volunteer With the announcement of the at the Zoo, [but] the Zoo and the organization finally being able to Discovery Center decided not to build a center in which they can intake any animals from the public house the animals they rescue, for fear of disease and a lot of basuch as owls, eagles, skunks, bies were being euthanized,” said possums, snakes, foxes, and even Garner. cougars among many other wild That’s when she decided that animals, the ability to show them she wanted to do something to pre- to the public also becomes easier. vent the loss of such creatures. “Everything now is done out of In 1974, with her four year our homes, so this rehab will allow old daughter as her first volunteer schools and organizations to bring and Friendly the Dove as her first kids here to see what we do,” said rescue animal, she started this orRuth Charnin, who has been volganization. unteering for the Nature Education “We take in orphaned and inand Wildlife Rehabilitation Center jured native wildlife and return for a little over 15 years. them back to the wild when possiA large amount of the animals SYDNEY MORGAN

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The representatives of the Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

that are being cared for by the organization go unknown by the community due to a large belief that the Clovis area is considered urban. “Some people are under the impression that we live in an urban area, but we butt up to wooded and farmland, and animals are out there,” said Bessinger. The rehabilitation relies on public support year-round, many of which attended the event for the groundbreaking ceremony. “They’re amazing, none of this could have happened without them,” said Garner, “I’m forever

grateful.” With this new building, they are looking for more volunteers to help manage the grounds, animals, and be able to educate young audiences on the native wildlife found there. “Seems like people aren’t coming and volunteering for the community like they used to,” said Jennifer Brower, who has been a volunteer for Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for over 25 years. They are also planning an event where kids and families can come see the animals the volunteers have been taking care of from home.

“This is a great place for people, if they are going to go into education, or any field like biology or zoology, to pick up skills and use those things in the classroom, or in their field of study,” said Garner. “They’ll be able to get hands-on work that they couldn’t get elsewhere.” For more information on volunteering, upcoming events, or interest in donating, you can reach the Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center by email FresnoWildlife@psnw.com. ”It’s one thing to talk about an animal, read about it, watch it, but it’s something else when you get to hold it in your hand,” said Garner. The official Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is estimated to be completed this time next year, after 20 years of saving and planning by volunteers and donations from the people of Clovis and Fresno. “I hope the whole community can take pride in it, I would love to see it full of younger and older people” said Garner, “come in like an ant farm; just get in there and get busy.”

KNP Complex Fire Triggers Air Quality Advisory for Central Valley

and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Individuals with heart or lung disease should follow their doctors’ Large amounts of smoke being proadvice for dealing with episodes of PM duced by the KNP Complex Fire and exposure. Windy Fire in Sequoia National Park has Those with existing respiratory conprompted air quality officials to issue ditions, including COVID-19, young an air quality advisory for the Valley children and the elderly, are especially counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare and the susceptible to the health effects from this Valley portion of Kern. In addition, the form of pollution. Anyone experiencing Caldor Fire and other Northern Califorpoor air quality due to wildfire smoke nia fires are sending smoke into Stanisshould move to a filtered, air-conditioned laus, Merced and Madera counties. environment with windows closed. Particulate matter from wildfires may Common cloth and paper masks being affect the entire San Joaquin Valley over used as protection from COVID-19 may the coming days. The Valley Air District not be sufficient protection from wildfire is warning residents being impacted by smoke inhalation. smoke to remain indoors to reduce their For more information, visit www.valexposure to particulate matter (PM) leyair.org or call a District office in Fresemissions. no (559-230-6000), Modesto (209-557Particulate matter can trigger asthma 6400) or Bakersfield (661-392-5500). attacks, aggravate chronic bronchitis,

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The Clovis PD’s Homeless Liaison Team cleared a total of five encampments on Sept. 10, 2021.

Clovis Police Clears Five Homeless Encampments

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Clovis Police’s Homeless Liaison Team came together on Friday, Sept. 10 to offer services to those they contacted, clean encampments due to be vacated, and enforce

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Clovis’ municipal codes and our state laws. 15 homeless subjects were contacted during the four hour detail and five large encampments were cleaned. In addition to the clean up, officers had one felony arrest and three misdemeanor arrests.

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City Council Approves Admendment to Increase Service Fees, Provides COVID-19 Update ALEXIS VICTORIA GOVEA @LexGovea

The Clovis City Council recently held a board meeting on Monday, September 13 to discuss several topics on the agenda. All of the items on the “Consent Calendar” were approved. Some of the highlights include the following: pertaining to public utilities and the fire department. Public hearing: A proposed revision to the hourly rate was presented by Supervising Civil Engineer, Sean Smith. Smith’s 2021 proposal was a revision to the Plan Check, Inspection Services, Encroachment Permits and Community Investment Program, by increasing the rate of services from $115 to $119/hour. The increase will apply to basis for charging staff time to CIP accounts, basis for deriving final map fee rates, basis for construction element unit inspection rates, and basis for charging staff time for services not otherwise covered in a fee category. “If approved, the hourly rate and all the affected fees will take effect on Monday, November 15th, 2021.” A resolution amending Plan Check, Inspection Services, Encroachment Permits and Community Investment Program Rates was approved by members of the City Council.

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Clovis City Council approved all of the agenda items on the “Consent Calendar” at the September 13 meeting.

“I’ll make a motion, if I might, and appreciate the outreach that you did on the item,” said Mayor Pro Tem, Lynne Ashbeck. “Motion to approve.” The attachments to the staff report provided a detailed itemization of the proposed updates. Covid-19 Update There is some good news regarding

covid cases in Fresno County. “We’re not out of the woods yet, a lot could happen, but on both the occurrence dates, the episode date, and the reported date, the numbers are trending down,” said City manager Luke Serpa. Serpa added that if it continues this way, this wave is going to have about the same duration as the previous two waves.

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ing and being patient through the process, which led to many team members from the company to develop trust and contacts with both services that allowed them to have access that nobody else was given. “We are the only media and film crew that was given access to the lead investigator on the Creek Fire, and was able to learn the process of what they did for an entire year,” said Aiello. There will also be real interviews of Creek Fire investigators on how they determined where and how the Creek Fire started based on clues they were able to find using investigation techniques seen in the film. “There had been theories of what caused the fire, lightning was never one,” said Aiello. “When the Forest Service landed on lightning as the cause, everybody freaked out.” When it comes to the cause of a fire there are three levels of certainty that forest service and all fire agencies universally use: excluded, possible, and the highest, probable. The Forest Service released their press release saying that the cause of the fire was ‘undetermined/probable lightning.’ “Everybody stopped reading the press

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habilitation, said they did a 2001 meter run and various exercises equalling up to 911 repetitions. This event has taken place for over 4 years, but Martin said this one means a lot to everyone in the community because it’s the 20th annual [referring to 9/11]. “We wanted to put something on to kinda put a good vibe to everything now. Really to think about the men and women that did lose their lives trying to save people in the Twin Towers -- a celebration for them as

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ValleyPBS will be premiering the Creek Fire documentery on Sept. 30, 2021.

release after that, they didn’t read all the things the Forest Service investigation was sure it [the cause of the wildfire] wasn’t,” said Aiello. After doing some research, it was discovered that lightning had hit in the area the wildfire broke out about a week prior to when it started. “I learned that single trees hit by lightning can and often do hold fire within them for weeks before the fire makes their way out of the tree,” said Aiello. Alongside the investigation and footage

of the actual blaze, the film will also have testimonies from the firefighters who were actively working on the Creek Fire and the brotherhood of men and women fighting on the front lines. “This was one of the first times, for Cal Fire specifically, that five of the battalion chiefs all worked together,” said Aiello, “it burned in their backyard and they were all fighting it together.” “There’s an incredible story at the end of the film of hope, renewal and moving on,” said Aiello, “a family who lost their home

opposed to some of the crazy stuff going on in this world right now is more negative,” said Martin. “This event that we put on today has been a very positive thing for the community.” Clovis Police Cpl. Jesus Santillan elaborated on the workouts that were performed. Some of which included: warrior makers signifying that those were warriors that went into those towers, the run signified victims who ran from the fire/buildings collapsing -along with other various exercises consisting of specific movements. “We’re not trying to mimic, we’re just trying to just get a small taste of what they

went through so that again, we can acknowledge some of the suffering that they did,” said Santillan. Santillan said not only is this a special event, it’s also very unique. “We’re blending our first responders that are here -- police officers, firefighters, nurses, even our community leaders, educators with members of our community and to be able to share this moment to always find a way to not forget but remember the victims of 9/11,” said Santillan. “This is just our way 20 years later to pay tribute to that, to let the community know that we are behind you (New York) whether it’s court authority,

According to the Fresno County Department of Public Health, (last updated: September 10, 2021 at 2:15 PM): There are a total of 121,040 COVID-19 cases, 1,838 deaths, and 404 currently hospitalized. For more information regarding Fresno County COVID-19 resources, you can visit https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/ public-health/covid-19. and a story of their new home they found through a bizarre set of circumstances that you just can’t believe.” In the midst of hurt, pain, anger and an overall bad situation that life put people through during this fire, it is important to see the good things that came to be as a result. “Fire sucks, and no one really likes it,” said Aiello, “but it happens, it’s here, and while a lot of the trees are burned up, you now have views and vistas that you never had before, you could see further than you ever could.” The documentary will also go over what causes megafires in the West, fire prevention methods, how victims rebuilt their lives after the devastation, and how the forest is healing. “Everybody knows the cause, but won’t accept it,” said Aiello. “I think the biggest thing will be healing, when everybody watches this they’ll have a sense of closure that they might not have yet.” The air date is Sept. 30 at 7p.m. on ValleyPBS, set after an outdoor screening at China Peak for first responders and families who were directly correlated with the Creek Fire. “I will say this, have a kleenex ready when you’re watching this film,” said Aiello.

police department, firefighters down there -that we will always remember this because it impacted our entire country.” He also added this is another special way to keep our community united. Clovis resident Veronica Ramos is a member of Doc’s Gym and said this has been a tradition since she’s been there. “It’s amazing -- some of the people here are regular members. We actually invited the community to come out, different people from different gyms and join us on this special day just remembering those that we’ve lost,” said Ramos. “And it hits home because I have people in the service.”

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Anna Borgeas, Executive Director of California 9-11 memorial. Earlier this year the California 9-11 Board of Directors worked with members of the state legislature in successfully passing SV254, Sept. 11 Remembrance Day. This new law encourages teachers in both primary and secondary schools to preserve a moment of silence in our classrooms to commemorate Sept. 11. Each new statue that was introduced in the memorial had a specific symbolic need to be there. For the Wounded Warrior statue, it was to remind people of wounds from the attacks that are both visible and invisible in first responders and the family members involved. “We asked John if he could do that, and he said ‘I can do that,’ said Reno Coletti, Chief Operating Officer for the Cook Land Company and one of the 9-11 Memorial Founding Members. The sculptor of the new statues, John Parsons, also included a replica of a dog at the foot of the Wounded Warrior statue. This dog is used to symbolize and give thanks to the 300 dogs that were deployed for several different missions on the day the attacks took place. Unfortunately Parsons was unable to attend the event after being hospitalized as a result of Covid-19, but his work is intricate to detail and recognized by all who attended the event. Another important statue that was new this year was Moira Smith’s. She is recognized as the only female NYPD officer who perished during the attacks, and is a symbol for female first responders. “We wanted to represent all branches, and we needed to represent women,” said Coletti. M. Smith saw the first plane, Flight 11, hit the first tower, was the first to call emergency contacts to report the incident, and helped save thousands of people from within the towers. In fact, she was the reason that 18 people survived from the floors above where Flight 11 hit, one of which is seen sitting on the floor with her statue. This survivor, Ed Nicholls, was rescued by Moira Smith and guided to the sidewalk to wait for an ambulance. Moira Smith’s husband, James Smith, and sister, Mary Reddy, were both invited to attend the event and spoke of the person she was and still is in their memory. “She embraced life, and that’s what made her such a good police officer,” said J. Smith, “you have to love life to be able to protect life and be willing to give up your own life.” She sacrificed her own life on the day of 9-11 to rescue others, but this was not the first time for her to commit such selfless acts. In 1991, a subway derailed near Union Square in New York where five passengers were killed and 200 were injured, and Moira Smith arrived at that crash, quick to start helping others get out safely. “She went in and rescued people, it was very dangerous,” said Reddy, “afterwards I asked her ‘why do you keep doing this? You have a baby,’ and she goes ‘who else will do it? This is what I’m made for.” Another significant symbol that was added to the memorial was the Survivor Tree that was placed beside the Wounded Warrior during the ceremony. Together the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree, and the Wounded Warrior statue represent resilience, survival and rebirth. The original Survivor Tree was the only living thing left on Ground Zero in October 2001, and even after burned branches and snapped roots, it was able to be nursed back to health by the New York Depart-

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Flight 93 memorial is a wind-chime, made up of aircraft materials.

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The statue for NYPD Officer Moira Smith was unveiled at this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony.

NYPD Officer Moira Smith helping a 9/11 victim to safety.

ment of Parks and Recreation. Every year two saplings from the tree are given as a sign of hope. In January of 2020 the California 9-11 Memorial was gifted one sapling which was nurtured and brought to this year’s ceremony. “To be selected shows they have something important here in Clovis,” said Todd Cook, partner in the Land Cook Company and founding member of the memorial. The Flight 93 structure, made of aircraft materials, was also new to the memorial this year. “There are a total of 40 rivets, 20 per wing, representing the 40 Americans that lost their lives on that flight,” said Coletti. The structure had four windchimes hanging down from the top, each with the name of the four individuals who helped storm the cockpit to take back control from the terrorist hijackers on 9-11. Todd Beamer, who is one of the four names, also has his famous last words at the base of the structure: ‘Let’s Roll.’ What makes the California Memorial so special is how people feel when they are at the site. Reddy, sister of Moira Smith, spoke of the difference between Ground Zero in New York and Clovis’ California 9-11 Memorial. “It’s [The California Memorial] more hopeful,” said Reddy, “a whole community has come together and honored people they never knew.” The ceremony as a whole is made possible through the volunteer support of first responders from the police, fire, military, and rescue teams that continue to help protect the United States and its citizens. Blake McDonald, who is the son of David McDonald, was also present for the ceremony to see his father’s memorial be-

come what it is today and to celebrate the growth and support it has come to possess. Alongside the memorial and the pieces that were added in the expansion, there was also a large educational aspect of the ceremony. This memorial’s promise to honor and educate was brought together by the annual One Voice Competition. This year’s competition included 6 schools within the county and had over 200 applicants. These applicants were separated into three categories: art, poetry, and logo. The prompt for this year’s competition was to promote the ‘Spirit of 9-12’ and how the country came together as a whole after the attacks. Logo winner for the competition was Valerie Pham, grade 8 from Sanger Unified, who created the slogan “united we fall, united we rise.” According to Pham, The diamond shapes of the logo represent what the twin tower memorial looked like from above, and they are cutting into the 11 instead of being behind it because the aftermath of the attacks was 9-12. “We fell as a whole nation that day, it wasn’t an attack on any one group.” Said Pham, “it was an attack on America, and America came together as one that day.” This logo was printed on all of the shirts for the 20th anniversary of the memorial ceremony, and was given to all attendees who made a $25 donation to the memorial. There were six winners for each category; three middle school students and three high school students. On top of this, there were also two grand prize winners who were announced at the ceremony. This year’s grand prize winners were Isabella Cantania, grade 8 from Fresno Unified, who won the middle school poetry

contest, and Maya Alcala, grade 10 from Clovis Unified, who won the high school art contest. Catania wrote a poem about the events that occurred on 9-11, recognizing the first responders. The title of her poem was ‘Through the Eyes of a Hero.’ One impactful excerpt from her poem: “Never forgetting our first responders who lost their lives doing what was right Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being the heroes we needed For being the heroes we need.” Alcala illustrated a piece on the Twin Towers with smoke coming from the top, but if you look closely at the piece you will see that inside the buildings, the smoke, and the sky there are names of all the individuals who lost their lives on that tragic day. What you can’t see in this illustration is that she also wrote names on the back as a result of running out of room on the front, stating that she did so “because everyone should be remembered.” Both of these young ladies were awarded a trip to New York City to see Ground Zero in person with a teacher of choice and their parents. During the ceremony there was also a live performance from Clovis North Choir who sang “Remember Me” in honor of the fallen first responders and victims of the tragic events that occured on 9-11. “Everybody that came here was ready to honor, and were excited to see the students and everything they had created to always never forget,” said Borgeas. The 20th anniversary of the California 9-11 Memorial was true to its promise to honor first responders, educate the youth, and remember, both the fallen and the unity that came to be on 9-12.

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FACES OF CLOVIS

GREG SASSANO S A S S A N O ’S

FULL NAME: Greg Sassano PLACE OF BIRTH: Fresno, CA OCCUPATION: Owner of Sassano’s Men’s Wear, the oldest family business in Clovis DUTIES: “Keeping product on the shelves and customers coming through the doors.” WHAT GOT YOU INTO THIS LINE OF WORK? “My great grandfather.” EDUCATION: “I graduated from Clovis High School in

1976.” FIRST JOB: “Picking fruit.” WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM IT? “I was not good enough at it to make a living.” FAMILY/KIDS: “I’m married to Kim, my wife of 39 years. We have two sons and five grandchildren.” ROAD TO CLOVIS: “I have been in the Fresno/Clovis area since I was born. My family came from Italy through Ellis Island and headed West.”

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CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS: “I am a member of the Business Organization of Old Town Clovis (B.O.O.T.)” FAVORITE FOOD: “Anything my wife cooks for me.” FAVORITE MOVIE: Vacation FAVORITE ARTIST/BAND: Sammy Hagar FAVORITE BOOK OR AUTHOR: “I love reading ‘How I Became a Pirate’ to my grandkids.”

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM(S): Oakland Raiders HOBBIES/LEISURELY PURSUITS: “I love hot rods, drag racing and spending time with my grandkids.” HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? “60-year-old man in an 80-year-old body.” FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLOVIS? “It’s safe and very family oriented.”

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City Council Proclaims Hinds Hospice Week, Renames Street after Olympic Medalist Jenna Prandini

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The Clovis City Council recently held a board meeting on Tuesday, September 7th with several topics on the agenda. The city of Clovis proclamation Mayor Pro Tem, Lynne Ashbeck acknowledged the 40th anniversary and recognition of Hinds Hospice Week (09/06/21-09/11/21). The Hinds Hospice team (led by Nancy Hinds) has been actively leading and educating medical professionals about its patient-centered approach to end-of-life throughout the state, the nation, and the international medical community. Also provided: In-home hospice care center with nursing for terminally ill patients. An expansion of support services to patients and families in communities throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. The grief and bereavement support (through the center of grief and healing) is an essential part of the Hinds Hospice care model and key part of the mission and care philosophy. “Now therefore it be resolved that the Clovis City Council recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Hinds Hospice and Hinds Hospice Week and lifts them up for their continued focus on upholding the dignity and easing the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting those who are grieving in our communities,” said Ashbeck. “Jenna Prandini Drive” City Council approved a proposal to rename Wrenwood Avenue from Fowler

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Silver Olympic Medalist and former Clovis High Alumna Jenna Prandini was honored during a homecoming ceremony at the Clovis High vs. Bakersfield on August 27, 2021.

Avenue to the west to Amber Avenue to the east to “Jenna Prandini Drive.” The new name will be just North of Clovis High School in honor of the U.S. Olympian and Clovis sprinter Jenna Prandini. The track star was recently celebrated at Lamonica Stadium where she was able to spend time with family, friends, coaches and more. Nisei Farmers League

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Carma Drury December 5th, 1911 - August 26th, 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Carma Drury regrets to announce his passing at the age of 109 years and 8 months. Carma was born to Clayton and Lilly May Drury in a farmhouse near Ozark Missouri that had neither electricity or running water. The first time that Carma rode in a car was in 1920 when his family moved to

Clovis, California. Carma’s Grandfather was Frank Drury, known as “The Grand Old Man of Clovis.” Carma was the first in his family to graduate from college (Fresno State College) and in 1936 married a fellow Fresno State graduate, Alice Iantha Zollinger. They made their home in nearby Madera, where Carma was able to get

Luke Serpa, City Manager, talked on behalf of seeking a letter of support to include packing houses and food processing plants in the new rules under the farm workforce modernization act. “With Wawona Frozen Foods being within Clovis, this certainly does affect us as a city and the Nisei Farmers League has requested a letter of support for these amendments and staff is recone of the few jobs available during the depression with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He began by digging trenches for gas lines. He worked as a gas mechanic for over 40 years until he retired in 1977. He and his wife raised three sons, Stanley, Kenneth and Keith (deceased). In 1968, they moved to Merced California where he was the head of the gas utility section for PG&E. After Alice died in 1980 Carma remarried three years later to Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton of Merced. In retirement, he stayed active, building grandfather clocks for his sons and family. In 2011, he and his twin sister Cuma celebrated their 100th birthday together. Carma continued building and repairing things until he was well over 106 years of age. He was always looking for another project to work on.

ommending that and turning it over to council for consideration,” said Serpa. Mayor Jose Flores added that this bill would be helpful because Clovis does have a processing plant. “It’s something we can do in the future. We might have more processing plants in our city, and so it could be helpful,” said Flores.

When he was 106 years old, he moved to live with his son Kenneth and his wife Sandra in Gainesville Florida. While there he participated in The Centenarian Study at the University of Florida. He continued taking daily walks thru the oak trees there that he loved. He is survived by sons Stanley of Grass Valley Ca. (Wife Donna, sons Ian (deceased) and Aaron and daughter Desiree), Kenneth of Gainesville Fl. (Wife Sandra and daughters Allison Iuculano (Nicholas Iuculano) and Vanessa. Daughter in-law Carolene (Keith) of Merced Ca. Grandson Timothy Drury of Merced Ca. (Wife Karly, daughter Dorothy, and sons Clayton and Everett) and Grand Daughter in-law Jennifer Worsley of Sacramento Ca. (Daughter Claire Drury) There will be a service for family at a time yet to be determined at the Clovis Cemetery.

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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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hile you may not be able to enjoy game day with thousands of your closest friends at the stadium this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy tailgate-worthy grub at home with a smaller group of friends and loved ones. Step up your home-gate with an appetizing pre-game lineup featuring customized hot dogs and bratwursts as the main course with other plate-filling appetizers on the side to keep the noshing going right up to game time like bacon-wrapped potatoes, sweet cinnamon churros and a savory take on guacamole. Find more game day recipes worth cheering about at Culinary. net.

A simple and tasty main course, hot dogs and bratwursts are mainstays on game day and can be easily topped and customized to match each guests’ taste buds, regardless of age. Consider setting out a variety of garnishes and topping options such as these: n Ketchup n Mustard n Relish n Onions n Chili n Nacho cheese n Shredded cheese n Jalapeno peppers n Diced tomatoes n Sauerkraut n Cole slaw n Pickle spears n Barbecue sauce n Sriracha Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Churros Photo courtesy of The Little Potato Company Pigskin Potatoes

A Bacon-Wrapped Winner

Creating a mouthwatering game day spread is all about teamwork, and it’s hard to find a better set of teammates than crispy bacon and potatoes. Take one to the house with these Pigskin Potatoes that cut down on prep time and cleanup as an easyto-eat finger food that can be made in advance. Just prep the potatoes and wrap with bacon a day or two ahead of time then throw in the oven an hour or so before kickoff. Your base ingredient in these tasty, touchdown-worthy snacks, Wisconsin Potatoes, are low in calories, high in fiber and a source of vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants. Find more game day inspiration at eatwisconsinpotatoes.com.

Pigskin Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of The Little Potato Company on behalf of Wisconsin Potatoes Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 44 minutes Serves: 8 1 1/2 pounds Boomer Gold Little Potatoes 6 ounces plain cream cheese, at room temperature

1/3 cup orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper jalapenos, to taste (optional) 1 pound bacon, thinly sliced, rashers cut in half Preheat oven to 400 F. Boil potatoes until fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Cut in half and allow to cool. In bowl, use spatula to combine cream cheese, cheddar, chives, salt, pepper and jalapenos, if desired. Once potatoes cool, spread cream cheese on one half of each cut potato and sandwich using other half. Wrap each potato using half rasher of bacon around cut middle to secure cheese filling. Bake on middle rack 10 minutes to allow bacon to set. Flip and bake 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Broil 2 min utes, turn and broil 2 minutes until bacon reaches desired crispiness. Tip: Bacon-wrapped potatoes can be made ahead of time and kept in refrigerator until ready to bake.

Reduce heat and add flour. Using wooden spoon, mix Prep time: 20 minutes vigorously until mixture forms Cook time: 20 minutes into dough. Remove from heat. Yield: 45 churros While stirring, gradually add 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted eggs into dough. Mix well. Place dough in pastry bag fitted with butter large star tip. 2 teaspoons C&H In heavy pot over mediumGolden Brown Sugar high heat, heat oil until it reaches 1/4 teaspoon salt 365 F. 1 cup all-purpose flour On plate, mix granulated sugar 3 large eggs, lightly and cinnamon; set aside. beaten Squeeze churro dough in 3 cups canola oil, for 4-inch strips into hot oil. Fry 5-6 frying churros in batches until golden 1 cup C&H Granulated brown, about 2 minutes per Sugar side. When ready, transfer to 2 tablespoons ground plate lined with paper towels. cinnamon Roll churros in sugarIn medium saucepan over high cinnamon mix. heat, combine water, butter, sugar and salt; bring to boil.

Bacon Chipotle Guacamole

3 Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled 3 tablespoons shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 lime, juice only 8 ounces applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup tomatoes, small diced 2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped ground cumin. to taste salt, to taste pepper, to taste In large bowl, mash avocados with shallots, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to desired consistency. Fold in bacon, tomatoes and chipotle chiles until well com bined. Season with cumin, salt and pepper, to taste.

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We are sharing the life of Captain Tim Haun (1963-1996) to honor him and his family. It will also remind us to remember the Clovis Gold Star Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our precious democracy. Tim was born in Fresno to Leland and Carol Haun. The family moved to their Clovis home on East Teague soon after his birth. He attended Dry Creek School and graduated from Clovis West High School in 1981. He was commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduating from Fresno State University, Fresno in 1988. He received a degree in Art and a second degree in Industrial Arts. Capt. Haun was a handsome man and a talented artist. His Aunt Marianna Haun (former Clovis Independent photographer) recalled that his love of art was accompanied with a sense of humor. During an art class, Tim was required to paint a reclining nude. He chose a nude chicken for his model. In a Clovis Independent (7-3-96) article his aunt stated: “When he was young, it was trains, and then it was cars. He was a tinkerer. He’d take things apart, but they didn’t always get put back together.” She also remembered: “He was always a military man. As a kid, he had his WWII helmet he wore everywhere. It fell in Hun-

tington Lake, he was 8, and he cried for hours.” Tim was assigned to the 45th Space Wing, 71st Rescue Squadron, Rescue HC130 as navigator. The HC-130 is an extended range search/rescue and combat aircraft that has low level/tactical flight patterns. He was based at Patrick AFB, Florida. Haun was one of the nineteen airmen killed on June 25, 1996, by a terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers (housing for foreign military personnel) billet in eastern Saudi Arabia. An additional 498 persons were injured. The terrorists converted a large gas tanker truck into a bomb by placing approximately 5,000 pounds of explosive plastic that would be as destructive as 20,000 to 30,000 pounds of TNT. The terrorist bomb created a large crater, 85 feet wide and 35 feet deep. Sea water from the Persian Gulf (less than one mile from the sight) would partially fill the crater. Hezbollah (out of Iran) was believed to be the perpetrators of this horrendous attack. Tim’s family has not heard from the FBI for some time. Carol stated: “So much time has past and with the Afghan and Iraqi wars happening since then I can understand why there isn’t much action re: Khobar anymore. So many other young lives lost since then.” Air Force Staff Sergeant Alfredo Guerrero had recognized the truck as a threat and alerted security. He immediately began a floor-by-floor evacuation of the building. His actions saved many lives. He was awarded the Airman’s Medal, the US Air Force highest peacetime award for valor. Captain Haun was crushed by rubble as he

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USAF Capt. Leland “Tim” Haum of Clovis, was killed in the bombing of the Khobar Towers in east Saudi Arabia on June 25, 1996.

tried to leave the tower. Leland and Carol flew to Florida to be with Tim’s wife Jenny for a Memorial service there. President Clinton attended the memorial Jenny would receive love letters from Tim days after his death. He was planning to build a large house that would include his artistic touches. He had planned to take her to Peru.

Tim’s sister Lauri Haun-Jones recognized the tragedy was not a combat zone. She sent a message to the terrorists: “I want them to understand he was a human being not something to blow up.” We will continue to honor our Gold Star heroes, our brave veterans and our courageous military men and women.

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August 25, 2021 A car was broken into on Sylmar Ave midday. The owner reported a box of art supplies was taken from their vehicle. The thief needed the supplies for their kid’s school art project that was due. I am not 100% sure, but a bad grade is better than theft charges! August 26, 2021 Over on Shaw Ave, there were reports of a suspicious vehicle. When officers investigated, they found a couple in the car with drugs and tools used to break into homes. When the police ran their ID, they come to find out both had warrants out for their arrest! Considering all that was found, the pair won a free trip downtown to the county jail! I would say their date night was over! August 27, 2021 Over on Tenth St, a Clovis resident reported a car break in. They reported that four Jazz CDs were stolen from the car. The thief must really love some Kenny G and Michael Bublé. You did not have to steal from someone to listen to their music. YouTube is free buddy and right about now, it would appear that the blues are more your speed! August 28, 2021 Over at the Wally World, a person was arrested for stealing three bottles of aspirin. The thief must have had a giant headache and needed some relief. Well, he just got an even bigger headache now that he has an upcoming court case. He is going to need that aspirin even more now! August 29, 2021 A gym bag was stolen from the front seat of a car over on Barstow Ave overnight. The bag contained miscellaneous items including, you guessed it, dirty gym clothes! I cannot think of a better gift for a thief than a bag of stinky gym shorts. What exactly did they think they were going to get from a gym bag? Serves them right! August 30, 2021 The “Red Bullseye” store reported a theft after the fact. Employees filed a report stating someone had taken $1,000 in DNA kits and about $400 in clothes. Who cares what your genealogy is when you’re running from the law? This ain’t the Wild West no more, you will be caught! August 31, 2021 A local company that helps the disabled reported they had gas siphoned from four of their vehicles. While gas prices are undoubtedly high, stealing from people who help the disabled is beyond despicable. I would pan handle for money long before I risk the depths of Hades for stealing from people. Period. September 1, 2021 Over on Mitchell Ave, a resident reported a theft of a package off their front porch in broad daylight! There were a pair of event tickets in the package that they had been waiting to get for weeks! The tickets were for an upcoming children’s musical that the homeowner was taking their young child to. Joke is on the thief! Hope you enjoy the Barney show Jackwagon! September 2, 2021 Three neighbors on the same block reported that two of their four tires had been taken directly off their cars! It is safe to say that it was more than likely the same person that now has six tires! What in world joker? Do you live near a construction site and nails keep puncturing your tires so you need an endless supply of back ups just in case. I understand times are tight, but not worth a police record. September 3, 2021 A property owner off Pierce Drive reported an accident on their property. The owner stated that a car had jumped the curb and took down the metal fence that was surrounding the parking lot of the property! The crazy driver then backed up and took off as if nobody were going to notice the damage to the property or the car. If anyone sees a car driving around the area with some serious front end damage and dragging some chain link, it is more than likely is this guy! September 4, 2021 A good Samaritan found a catalytic converter in the road on Barstow Ave. It had been abandoned (or lost) by thieves while they were trying to escape the area. The thief forgot the most important part about his job; do not lose the valuables. Crime does not pay! Karma. September 5, 2021 A car owner on Willow Ave caught thieves trying to take off their catalytic converter. Luckily, for the car owner, it was only partially cut. It must have been the guys from the night before who lost one in the road and they were attempting to make up for the lost one! Looks like now they are now out TWO items! That is what you get! September 6, 2021 Over off Herndon Ave, a victim reported the seat off their bicycle that was on their front porch had been stolen. Just the bicycle seat. Someone must have been very desperate for a bike seat. Their seat must have fallen off while they were riding, and they were in a hurry so they took the closest one they could find to avoid some very unpleasant bike riding without a seat. They deserve that unpleasant bike ride after stealing from someone! Jerk! September 7, 2021 On Shaw Ave, a dental office reported a break in. Luckily, nothing was stolen but what exactly were the thieves looking for? A new set of dentures, perhaps? My suggestion would be to make an appointment when the dentist is in and have yourself fitted or does committing crimes not come with insurance? You should find a job with benefits that way you can get dentures the right way! *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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Bears Falls Short, Cougars Stay Undefeated GABE CAMARILLO

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Friday night of Week 3 high school football action saw a matchup of two Top 20 teams in the state of California, as well as a 35-year old record broken at Clovis High School. Let’s dive in! Los Alamitos 34, Buchanan 31 For the third time in four years, a state football powerhouse traveled to Clovis and faced off against the Buchanan Bears at a packed Veterans Memorial Stadium. Like the previous two times, the Bears fell short but not without giving a fight. Ranked No. 8 in the state by CalHi Sports, Los Alamitos pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Buchanan, No. 19 in the state, for a 34-31 win. The Griffins advanced to a perfect 4-0 record, while Buchanan suffered its first loss of the season and moved to 3-1. Buchanan junior Jayden Mandal threw two touchdown passes, a 32-yarder to Josiah Ayon and 23-yarder to Travis Sirwet, and rushed for another score. He mentioned postgame that the Bears were not fazed by the talent and speed of the Griffins, who fielded two Division-I college football commits. Los Alamitos featured five-star junior quarterback Malachi Nelson, who threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a touchdown as well. Both of his scoring passes went to five-star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who caught a 76-yard strike and 18-yard touchdown. Both players are verbally committed to play at Oklahoma after high school. Despite the superior talent they faced, Buchanan teamed up to answer every score. Buchanan led entering the fourth quarter, 24-20, but as was the case all night, no lead was safe -- there were seven lead changes total. Los Alamitos took the lead for good with 9:32 left in the game. The Griffins jumped ahead 34-24 with 4:09 left, but Mandal’s scoring pass to Sirwet cut the Griffins’ lead to three. It appeared Buchanan would get the

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Jayden Mandal led the Bears’ near-upset of state power Los Alamitos. He scored three total touchdowns in a 34-31 loss.

ball back when Bears safety Kannon Campbell forced an incompletion on third down. However, Campbell was penalized for an illegal hit to the head, a pivotal call that allowed Los Alamitos to run out the rest of the clock. Despite the close loss, Mandal remained confident the early-season test against a state Top 10 team sets Buchanan up for league play and playoffs. “[This game] shows our team has heart, and we are going to make a run for the Valley championship,” Mandal said. “We went in there knowing that stars don’t matter. It’s all about the heart, and

I think we showed a lot of heart out there tonight.” Clovis 27, Whitney-Rocklin 7 The big story of the night was senior running back Tristan Risley, who became Clovis High’s all-time leading rusher in a 27-7 victory over Whitney. He set the record in the fourth quarter with Clovis ahead 21-0. The previous record was owned by Kelvin Olivas, who rushed for 2,663 yards in the 1980s. Clovis’ defense was stout once again, allowing no offensive points from its opponent for the second straight game. Whitney’s only points were scored on an

interception returned for a touchdown. Except for the interception, Clovis quarterback Nate Johnson had a solid game. The Utah commit threw for 231 yards and scored two total touchdowns, including a passing touchdown to Oregon State commit Carlos Mack. Clovis (4-0) travels to McLane Stadium to face Bullard on Sept. 17. TRAC Scores from Friday/Saturday: • Central 17, Edison-Stockton 10 • Clovis North 33, Edison-Fresno 26 • Clovis East 35, Heritage-Brentwood 14

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With about four minutes left in halftime, the illuminating lights of Veterans Memorial Stadium were put out by lightning. Two hours later, Markel Sanders put out Bullard’s hopes of a comeback with a 65-yard interception return touchdown with 3:59 remaining in the fourth quarter. Once trailing 14-0 late in the second quarter, Clovis West pulled off a comeback of their own, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat Bullard, 35-28. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Patrick threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter, a 48-yarder to sophomore Landon Wright and a 5-yarder to sophomore Jordan

Pierro. Once Clovis West jumped ahead 28-21 on Patrick’s scoring pass to Pierro, Sanders stepped in front of Bullard quarterback Roland Russo’s pass and returned it for the game-clinching score. The Golden Eagles’ sideline mobbed Sanders after the play and a mostly-empty Veterans Memorial came alive. Clovis West supporters who waited out the 75-minute lightning delay watched their team extend its winning streak to three games. But they sure had to wait a while. Lightning struck near the stadium at halftime, causing the 10,00-seat stadium to go dark. Students and spectators were or-

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Head coach Eric Brown leads the Clovis West Golden Eagles into the field against Bullard. Brown is now 3-1 in his first year at Clovis West.

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Headed into the 2021 fall high school football season, it was expected that three teams would rise above the rest in the Tri-River Athletic Conference and prove themselves as legitimate Central Section title contenders. Three weeks have passed and nothing has changed. The Roundup’s preseason No. 1 ranked Clovis High raced to a 3-0 start and displayed remarkable depth in its latest triumph over Ridgeview. Buchanan returned the breakout star of the spring season, quarterback Jayden Mandal, and a slew of defensive starters, helping the Bears dominate their way to a 3-0 record as well. Central’s offense scored plenty of points in its 2-0 start and looked like the Trent Thompkins-led offenses of past Grizzly championship teams. Is there any way to truly distinguish who is the best of the bunch? Not until they settle it on the field when TRAC play begins next month. Until then, here are five takeaways from the first three weeks of the season, as well as a quick preview of each Week 3 TRAC matchup and the latest Clovis Roundup power rankings. COVID leaves its mark all over the season It’s no secret that COVID-19 and bad air have turned the high school football season upside down so far. At least eight matchups were cancelled in Week 0, and cancellations or postponements have become a seemingly normal occurrence throughout the first three weeks. This has created some bizarre scenarios, such as the one Clovis West found itself in Week 1. Redwood cancelled its game against Clovis West due to multiple Ranger players entering health and safety protocol. Then Damonte Ranch, a team from Reno, Nevada, suddenly found themselves without a game as its opponent, Central, cancelled their matchup due to perceived threats against the school. Clovis West and Damonte Ranch contacted each other and with former Golden Eagle Kendall Brock on the Damonte Ranch coaching staff, it was a match made in heaven. Hours after agreeing to a game, the two teams played on Clovis West’s varsity practice field on campus and made the most of a strange situation. Something even stranger happened to another TRAC team a week later. Clovis High traveled to Ridgeview last Friday missing at least 10 players due to health and safety protocol. The list of missing players included star quarterback Nate Johnson and multiple offensive and defensive line starters. According to head coach Rich Hammond, players auditioned to be the kicker in the parking lot pregame as sophomore quarterback Jackson Kloster prepared for his first taste of high school football. Considering the adversity Clovis faced leading up to kickoff, what happened next was the Cougars’ most impressive win of the young season.

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dered onto the concourse to wait it out. The stadium lights came back on 20 minutes after going out, but lightning continued to be visible until about 9:30 p.m. Officials met with administrators from both schools and determined a plan -- wait until 10 p.m. and if lightning subsided for a 30-minute period, finish the game. The plan worked. Both teams resumed the game shortly before 10 p.m., and Bul-

Then he led a 34-0 shutout of Atwater that ended at halftime due to poor air quality. In the game, he threw two touchdowns to senior wide receiver Maddox Merlo. Before the season started, fifth-year head coach Ryan Reynolds praised Miller as a hard worker in practice and mature beyond his freshman status. Whether he helps end Clovis East’s streak of 12 straight losing seasons depends on how he fares during the rest of non-conference play. Clovis East plays Heritage-Brentwood in the Honor Bowl on Saturday, an intriguing matchup against Devon Rivers, the talented brother of Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers. Following that is a pair of home games against winless Tulare Union and Gabe Camarillo/Clovis Roundup rival Sanger. If the Timberwolves get at least Sophomore Buchanan linebacker Logan Studt mans the middle of the Bears’ stiff defense, a big reason for their 3-0 start. two more wins in non-conference play and grab a win in the TRAC, then they will reach Kloster passed for 121 yards and three Mandal. The junior quarterback has tossed .500 for the regular season and, depending touchdowns before halftime as Clovis built a eight touchdown passes, tied with Central’s on how they perform in playoffs, end the los24-0 lead. The Cougars completed the defen- Dayton Tafoya for best in the TRAC. Five ing-season streak. sive shutout, 40-0. After an uneven showing of Mandal’s scoring strikes have gone for 25 For a rebuilding Clovis East program, that in its 34-14 win over Bakersfield the week yards or more. milestone would be huge. prior, Clovis showed remarkable depth Buchanan, currently ranked No. 1 in the Clovis West rebuild in good shape without Johnson and other starters and, most section by CalPreps and No. 20 in the state One of the most important ingredients to importantly in the age of COVID, an ability by Cal-Hi Sports, will face a big test in state rebuilding a traditionally successful football to adapt to the unexpected. No. 9 Los Alamitos on Friday. program is a good coaching staff. So, Clovis Buchanan Bear defense roars Central offense returning to champion- West head coach Eric Brown went out and Buchanan’s success is due to more than ship form added three former head coaches to his staff its defense, but it’s hard to ignore a unit that Joining Clovis (No. 17) and Buchanan this summer. has delivered back-to-back shutouts. One of in the Cal-Hi Sports state rankings is CenThe early returns are promising. After a the shutouts came against Bullard, a team tral (No. 25). Two years removed from the 21-point loss at Garces, Clovis West won that boasts Division-I talent (see: Fresno 2019 state championship, the Grizzlies have back-to-back games against Damonte Ranch State commit Jayden Davis) and scored 32 shown in two games that their offense under and Edison-Fresno, and they defeated both points on Central in Week 0. The other shut- new quarterback Tafoya hasn’t lost a step. teams without any one player standing out. out was on the road against Paso Robles last After Tafoya threw five touchdowns in a Instead, it’s been a pair of team victories for Thursday, 48-0. 51-point explosion against Bullard, Central a head coach who talks to his team about Buchanan lost multiple offensive starters took a week off and traveled to Bakersfield maintaining a family mentality. from last spring’s TRAC championship team last Friday. There, the Grizzlies dropped There are signs of future stars. Sophobut returned almost everyone on defense. 59 points and leaned more on its explosive more Marshel Sanders caught a touchdown The Bears’ shutdown secondary features two running game. Central rushed for 270 yards in both wins while starting at cornerback. All-TRAC selections from the spring (safeagainst the Drillers, and running backs Both Golden Eagle quarterbacks, junior ty Jerry “Chubo” Rangel and cornerback Ah’marion Gaines-Smith (8 rushes, 136 Ryan Markarian and sophomore Tyler PatRobert Johnson), as well as cornerback Zeke yards, TD) and Jesiah Lindsey (8 rushes, 84 rick, have proven themselves capable of Swayne, son of former NFL wide receiver yards, TD) averaged over 10 yards per carry. leading the offense. Another sophomore, Kevin. Swayne grew eight inches in the past Granted, Bakersfield (0-3) has struggled Jordan Pierro, is seeing a lot of targets and year to stand at 5-foot-11. defensively this season, surrendering 65 showing potential as a No. 1 wide receiver. Their linebackers have been stout, led by points to Los Alamitos in its season opener. The Class of 2024 is shaping up to be a super sophomore Logan Studt and a pair of Don’t let that take away from the talent and special one for Clovis West. As for this year, two-way star seniors, Josiah Ayon and Cadepth of Central’s offense, which looks more the Golden Eagles have already matched den Rodgers. Ayon opened the season with like the attack that led to three straight Sectheir win total from 2018 and are two-thirds a bang at wide receiver, collecting seven tion championships. A key game to watch of the way to matching their 2019 total too. catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns will be Central at Buchanan on Oct. 7, a Clovis West’s next game against Bullard at Kingsburg. Meanwhile at running back, meeting between the conference’s best ofwill be a good measuring stick for where it Rodgers has rushed for 305 yards and scored fense and defense. stands in the Central Section. The Knights seven touchdowns in three games. He’s also Central faces a solid test Friday at home lost by 19 to Central and by 27 to Buchanan, recorded 27 tackles. against a 3-0 Edison-Stockton team ranked but they defeated Turlock last week for their The defensive line of Gavin Nelson, Levi No. 3 in the Sac-Joaquin Section by Calfirst win. Clovis West also plays Turlock next Little, Roman Fries, and Evan Washburn has Preps. The Grizzlies wrap up non-conference week. done its job up front. The point is, not one play next week at Ridgeview. Stat of the Week 2: part of the defense stands out, but all three Freshman Miller impresses for East The Tri-River Athletic Conference went levels have worked together to allow only Clovis East has started with a 2-0 record 5-0 in Week 2 of high school football action. one touchdown this season, a late score by for the third straight season, a run the school Clovis East did not play: Kingsburg with the Bears leading 33-0. The has not achieved since the Tim Murphy glory Central def. Bakersfield, 59-20 defense has stayed true to head coach Matt days of 2004-06. Clovis North def. El Diamante, 48-7 Giordano’s team-oriented “next man up” Unlike those mid-2000s seasons, the past Clovis West def. Edison, 31-28 philosophy. two years have ended with a losing record Clovis def. Ridgeview, 40-0 Buchanan has outscored its first three op- for the Timberwolves. Yet there’s renewed Buchanan def. Paso Robles, 48-0 ponents, 108-7, and developed an offensive optimism that Clovis East can flip the script identity predicated on the running game with behind freshman quarterback Ty Miller. Clovis Roundup Power Rankings -Rodgers and junior Michael Runnels and Miller rushed for about 175 yards in the WEEK 4 the big-play passing game spearheaded by season opener, a 33-30 win over Dinuba. 1. Buchanan (3-0) lard received the 2nd half kickoff with a 14-7 lead. Bullard opened the scoring in the second quarter when junior running back Jordan Stewart scored a 4-yard touchdown run. Clovis West punted on its next possession, and Bullard only needed three plays to drive 81 yards for its next score. Russo connected with sophomore receiver Wendell Ware for a 73-yard completion, setting up Stewart’s second touchdown of the game from 3 yards out. Bullard took a 14-0 lead with 7:16 left in the second

quarter. Clovis West took over on its own 4-yard line with 1:22 left in the half. Junior quarterback Ryan Markarian marched the Golden Eagles 96 yards down the field and lasered a pass to Wright in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown. Markarian’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Wright came with one second left on the clock, cutting Bullard’s lead in half entering the break. After an 83-minute halftime, Bullard fumbled on its second play of the drive and

sophomore Clovis West cornerback Marshel Sanders recovered at Bullard’s 21-yard line. Five plays later, Markarian ran in a 2-yard score to tie the game at 14 with 9:11 in the third quarter. Scoring exploded on both sides in the 4th quarter. Patrick’s two touchdown passes sandwiched Stewart’s 6-yard scoring run that tied the game at 21. Russo added a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Davis with nine seconds remaining to close the final gap to a touchdown.

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