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Thousands of Valley residents filled the streets of Old Town Clovis for the 46th annual ClovisFest on Sept. 25-26 weekend.

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there for all the excitement.

The two-day event started at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds where people were able to watch the hot air balloons inflate and then take off, bright and early.

Afterwards, people were able

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Parents Express Frustration at Latest Clovis Unified Board Meeting

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There was a sense of frustration and want of change at the latest Clovis Unified School District Public Meeting with two subjects in mind that the public wanted to make clear.

On Wednesday September 22nd, Clovis Unified held their

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Sept. 16, marks the three year anniversary of the fatal hit and run crash that killed Gavin Gladding, a father of two and a Vice Principal at Fort Washington.

Gladding spent his life in other roles such as a teacher, a school administrator, a peace Corp Member and a coach.

According to ABC30, he joined Clovis Unified in 2005 as a science teacher for Alta Sierra Intermediate and Clovis West High School and joined Fort Washington in 2015.

“His focus [was] on improving the world around him, one act of kindness at a time,” said Kelly Avants, Chief Communication Officer at Clovis Unified School District.

Members of Fort Washington Elementary, the school community, students, family members, and media were invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for a student gathering area dedicated to Gladding.

“What I can say is that when we lost Mr.Gladding it had an exponential impact on the community” said Avants, “he was someone who had a joy for living that he transferred to students.”

While he was Vice Principal at Fort Washington, and being an avid runner himself, he encouraged students in the annual Turkey Trot fundraiser.

“He supported students in their co-curricular activities and made sure everything ran smoothly,” said See GLADDING, Pg. 4

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Clovis PD Hosts Facebook Live Q & A for Municipal Codes KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

The Clovis Police Department made things a little easier for Clovis homeowners and renters by holding a Q & A discussing the meanings of municipal codes and how to handle them when received.

The Q & A was held on September 15th via Facebook Live and was hosted by Clovis P.D. Social Media Coordinator Ty Wood with the assistance of Community Service Officer Abby Tiscareno.

Municipal codes are based on different types of items that residents cannot store in public view as these different items can be harmful to them as well as their neighbors or anyone else passing by the homes that are in violation of these codes.

From debris and litter to non-operating vehicles and RVs, Wood and Tiscareno made sure to

cover all the different type of items that homeowners and renters need to ensure are safe and within the guidelines of the municipal codes.

One of the biggest things Tiscareno made sure to clear up was the misunderstanding of RVs, boats and trailers being allowed to stay out during the summertime.

Tiscareno states that this is not true and was not meant as a permanent rule.

“We tried a trial run where we relaxed the recreational vehicle ordinance probably a few summers ago and that was between Memorial Day and Labor Day,” Tiscareno said. “Unfortunately, since then, the common thing I hear out on patrol, and in code enforcement, is ‘Well it’s between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Just so we’re on the same page, that doesn’t exist. It was a one-time thing.”

Woods and Tiscareno also informed viewers about a courtesy

notice one might receive if they were to violate any of the codes explained in the video. Residents have about two weeks to comply with the notice or else they will receive a citation due to their non-compliance.

Those with private properties will need to Courtesy of Clovis PD go through a Clovis PD’s Social Media Coordinator Ty Wood along with Community Service Officer hosted a lengthier process Facebook live Q&A session to discuss Municipal Codes on Sept. 15, 2021. to handle their notice. file a request via smartphone, you to deal with these codes if you reIf you would like to report a can download either the Clovis ceive a courtesy notice or citation, municipal code violation there are Police or Go Clovis apps to get visit the Clovis Police Department multiple ways to do so. You can go started. For claims via phone calls, Facebook page and look for Clovis to CityofClovis.com and click on dial (559) 324-2800.

Municipal Codes Q & A in the vidthe Customer Service Portal to file For more information on the eo section. your request online. If you want to different municipal codes and how

CVMD Receives Award at CDSA’s Annual Conference SYDNEY MORGAN

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Clovis Veterans Memorial District received the 2021 CSDA Public Outreach and Advocacy Award.

This year, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, the California Special Districts Association’s (CSDA) Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase held their 51st award ceremony in Monterey.

There is a range of awards given out during the ceremony acknowledging achievements in various areas for both individuals and districts.

These awards give tribute to public outreach opportunities, leadership, and innovation.

Clovis Veterans Memorial District, CVMD, won the small district category award for their ‘Exceptional Public Outreach and Advocacy.’

This award is bestowed upon organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment and engagement to the people they serve.

The event that led to this award was the CVMD’s Salute to Patriots and Military Signing Day. The Clovis Veterans Memorial District website states that “Our mission is to provide a permanent living memorial honoring the U.S. Military and Veterans [and] to provide facilities and support programs to promote a legacy of service for preserving our community and country’s ideals.”

This organization is directed by an elected board of directors that has been serving the community since June 11, 1946.

If interested in hearing more about the organization, they have public board meetings that are held on the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at 808 4th Street in Clovis.

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Clovis Veterans Memorial District was recently awarded the 2021 CSDA Public Outreach and Advocacy Award at the CSDA Annual Conference held in Monterey.

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Avants.

The current principal of Fort Washington, Melanie Hashimoto, spoke of the location of the new gathering area.

“As Vice Principal he was often out on the fields where the student life is super abundant,” said Avants.

At 43-years-old, Gladding was jogging along Friant Road when a truck, driven by Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla, his girlfriend Fernanda Lopez in the passenger seat, hit him.

The two in the truck drove off, Alvarez-Maravilla waited five days before confessing his crimes.

Lopez had even proposed fixing Alvarez-Marvilla’s truck to get rid of the evidence with the help of a third party member, 23year old Moises Valdez-Guerrero.

Investigators in the case say they received

a tip earlier in the day at the same time an attorney called to report the crime(s).

They seized his parents’ dark blue Chevy Silverado, the truck that was involved in the crime, and found a dented right front fender, a large dent on the passenger side door, and dents on the window frame.

According to later reports by ABC30, there was broken glass inside the truck when it was found, and they spotted suction cup imprints on what appeared to be a new windshield.

“I feel deeply sorry for the actions I have taken,” said Valdez-Guerrero. “I wish I would’ve never gotten involved in this. It was a mistake” At 18-years-old, Alvarez-Maravilla was being tried for the following crimes: leaving the scene of an accident, vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license and destruction of evidence.

At the end of the trial, Alavarez-Maravilla was sentenced to three years in prison for the

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the singular message of letting their voices be heard and not be limited. Resident Dennis McCourt expressed his concern to the board monthly public meeting to allow parents and about how this new act limits their ability of faculty within the district to express some free speech that is expressed in the Constituquestions or concerns that they hope the tion of the United States.

Clovis Unified Board Members will look to “We’re here to hold you in check,” Mcevaluate and make changes.

Court said. “As the ‘We the people’ not to Part one of the public presentations exintimidate, not to threaten, but to exercise our pressed their frustrations about a new act tak- first amendment rights. We’re here to support ing effect starting October 1st that follow the those who are willing to stand up and we’re Ralph M. Brown Act. This act allows mem- here to encourage you to stand up as the prebers of the public to attend board meetings vious speaker spoke.” in person. However, the board may limit the The second, and most expressed, subject number of people who attend to comply with of the meeting was about the mask mandates California public health orders and guidance. for students who attend schools within the The Board President may still also limit district. speaking time depending on the number of Parents were not at all happy with the people in attendance. mandatory rule that students must wear Those who attended the meeting with this masks when attending classes on campus. subject in mind came to the board asking for According to most who spoke in the meet-

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That February, in 2019, Gladding’s family met with lawmakers to introduce and propose Assembly 582, otherwise known as Gavin’s Law. Gavin’s law calls for harsh punishment for people who fail to stop at the scene of an accident, specifically ones that result in injury and death.

Susan Gladding, Gladding’s wife, told KMJnow.com, “my hope is that either the bill as it’s drafted or some version of this bill will actually get passed and, and it will be in honor of my husband.”

Currently the bill is still in the legislature, Sydney Morgan/Clovis Roundup but it’s said to go before the Assembly in Picture taken in front of the seating area January.

As hundreds of people from the commuaccident that took Gladding’s life, but ended nity gathered on the field in their orange and up being released after 13 months of being in grey ‘Glad ding Strong’ t-shirts in honor of custody.

G. Gladding’s memory, it was clear to see As for Lopez, she was given three years how impactful he was to the people of Cloin probation while Valdez-Guerrero was let vis. off with no sentence. ing, this mandate takes away the option of free choice for the students and contradicts the meaning of the COVID vaccine. Resident Paulie talked about her issues with the mandates to the board and how her grandchildren’s freedom of choice is being taken away from them.

“I wish you would please give us parents, grandparents, and students the opportunity to have our free agency,” Paulie said. “You have your free agency to wear your mask, the kids do not have free agency to wear a mask. If you want to wear a mask wear it.

If you want to get a COVID shot get it, but don’t bully those who don’t want to wear a mask, who can’t wear a mask, and will not wear a mask.”

To answer some of these concerns of COVID, Dr. Norm Anderson presented a power point showing some of the resolutions and results of the mandates by the district.

According to the latest summary of positive COVID cases reported, the number has dropped to 30 cases dated from September 20th to September 26th. After showing the reports, Dr. Anderson spoke in hopes of easing the concern of those in attendance.

“We are back in school in person because of these mitigation strategies,” Anderson said. “That’s how we’re allowed to be in person, how we’re allowed to be closer than six feet apart. We’ve worked with our staff we’ve worked with our students to make sure they understand this is part of us being allowed to be in person and that’s something we believe is a safer method to bring everybody back in person.”

To view the entire meeting, please visit the Clovis Unified page on YouTube and to participate in future meetings, check the Clovis Unified School District website.

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Planning Commission Approves New State Housing Standards and New 18-Home Development in East Clovis KARL COOKE JR. kcooke29@mail.fresnostate.edu

Only two objectives were discussed in the Clovis Planning Commission’s latest meeting and not everything was fully approved by the council.

The meeting took place on September 23rd in-person and streamed live on the City of Clovis website, with the main subject being about housing developments and possible future amendments for the developers.

The biggest objective brought to the council was an Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the Municipal code. This is related to housing development projects standards and procedures, density bonus provisions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and review procedures.

This new ordinance was looked to be passed in order for the City of Clovis to comply with the newest laws passed by the state just this month. This would also mean that the existing code would be completely replaced to reflect these new state laws.

While there were some detailed questions that needed some answers, Pro-Tem Chair Mike Cunningham was not too fond of this new proposal that the State of California is looking to enforce with cities needing to comply.

“It’s a state law so I presume it’s binding on the city. I don’t know what the purpose of our vote is tonight other than to for-

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Clovis City Planning Commission approved the newest plans for a 18-home development in the Loma Vista area at their Sept. 26 meeting.

malize the City Ordinance,” Cunningham said. “I’m vehemently opposed to the state shoving this down our necks. If I thought it would do any good at all I would be an adamant no on this, but I’m very understanding of how we’re handcuffed into having to do this…”

The votes for this proposal were three to one with a majority of votes voting to recommend this ordinance to the City of Clovis.

While this was more discussed and vocal

subject that was discussed in the meeting, the council did unanimously agree on a new housing development by DeYoung Properties located on Shaw between Leonard and Agua Dulce. The lot will include 18 new single-family homes that will average a lot size of 6860 square feet.

DeYoung Properties representative Brandon DeYoung optimistically spoke on this new project of houses.

“This really is the best use of this area given the zoning for this particular loca-

tion,” DeYoung said. “Win, win, win. Win for us as a developer, win for the city and a win for the community.”

All four members voted unanimously to approve this development.

For more details of the proposed subjects for this meeting, you can view the meeting on the City of Clovis website, or you can view the meeting on the City of Clovis YouTube page. The next meeting for the Clovis Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, October 28.

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Convention & Visitors Bureau International Village with cultural groups, and kid-friendly areas.

From eating breakfast burritos, sipping coffee, sitting around in lawn chairs or standing, people gathered around to watch the hot air balloons launch.

Clovis resident Shiloh Martini said this was her first time at the event.

“This is the first time we brought the whole family out to actually see it because we could see it from our homes, but this experience has just been absolutely amazing,” Martini said. “The kids loved it — just being up so close and coming together as a community. It’s just been such a wonderful experience for all of us.”

Clovis resident Angelica Herrera said she woke up at 5 a.m to. be ready to leave the house by 6 a.m.

Herrera said the experience was different for her this time around.

“I first came when I was younger — when I was a teenager, so now it’s different because I’m bringing my own family,” said Herrera. “It’s special because now I get to see my kids be excited to come and look at the balloons for themselves.”

Clovis Chamber of Commerce CEO, Greg Newman said they brought in a new

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ClovisFest kicked off the Sept/ 25-26 weekend-filled event with their signature Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly.

section to this year’s ClovisFest.

“The ClovisFest, which is very proudly sponsored by Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino — it’s just a great family fun event,” Newman said. “New this year, we have a special Made In Clovis section where we invited young entrepreneurs, crafters, hobbyists, inventors to come out to Clovis and show off their inventions and skills to the general public.”

10-year-old Mikayla Hampton started her own business called Brass + Sass and

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was very excited to sell her earrings that she personally made. She said an event like this helps her gain experience especially for the future.

Khaylin Bailey was another vendor in attendance who hand-makes her accessories as well. She is the co-owner of Kara Nikole Co. Her product is multipurpose use and made out of baby teething material. It can be used as a baby teether, key chain, pacifier clips, or stress ball.

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“We are so excited! We’ve only been doing this for a couple of months, so it’s been a blessing to be able to be a part of this event like this,” said Bailey.

Bailey used words to describe the ClovisFest as “super fun,” “high energy,” with lots going on from performers, music, and all the vendors.

“It’s just been a blast,” Bailey said.

Clovis resident Earl Schilling has been going to ClovisFest since it first began.

“If you look around and see the people, it’s wonderful especially in this covid time period where people are so leery about getting out, they’re happy out here now,” Schilling said. “You can just see it in their faces, and they’re enjoying everything.”

Schilling added that it’s wonderful what Clovis has done to allow this to happen.

Priscilla Montell, Operations Director with the Clovis Chamber of Commerce said: “We really really push it being so many different parts for our community — between the hot air balloons and then the International Village and the kid zone. We have so many different areas for kids and people to just enjoy themselves. It’s a free event, so that’s important to offer the community and get a chance to come out and breathe the fresh air and have something to do.”

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City Council Recognizes Clovis Fire Dept Chief Binaski, New City Clerk Appointed ALEXIS VICTORIA GOVEA @LexGovea

This past week city council members gathered at the Sept. 20 board meeting as they opened up recognizing the City of Clovis Fire Chief John Binaski as Fire Chief of the Year. The award was presented to him at this year’s California Fire Chiefs Association annual conference.

Chief Binaski has served for 29 years in the fire service. He also has many professional credentials and is an active member on the California League of Cities Board as a director along with other involvement in different areas both past and present.

Chris Ekk, Deputy Fire Chief of the City of Clovis said Chief Binaski has influenced a lot of departments around here and used words to describe him as a “coach” and “mentor.”

“I don’t even know if he sleeps either — he works hard, but he always finds time to help people if they need it,” Ekk said.

“And even though all those, the list of tasks that he does in all the boards and he spends time with those agencies, it’s never taken away for his true commitments to the city.”

Ekk added that the amount of time, effort and passion that Chief Binaski puts into the fire department and city is commended.

Everyone applauded Chief Binaski at the meeting. He said it is a great honor and although he received the award, he still gave recognition to the people in his

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Karey Cha was appointed as the new City Clerk at the City Council meeting on Sept. 20. Cha worked as the Deputy City Clerk for the last six years.

department.

“We’ve established a great team. We come together as a group,” Chief Binaski said. “We try to do what really is best for the citizens, best for our agency, and really try to move us forward.”

He added on the service with pride and excellence elaborating on how the Clovis fire department goes out and gives their 110 percent effort no matter who it is or

where they are (used helping the Porterville Fire Department as an example).

“And that’s why I say it’s really a department award, I’m just the face of it,” Chief Binaski said.

Along with recognizing Chief Binaski at the city council meeting, there were other items on the agenda as well. Project outlines were on display, as well as planning and development services pertaining

to improvements and more.

Street sweeping charges were brought up at the meeting. Street sweeping budget has fallen short.

A $0.50 cent increase was proposed (for 2022) from $2.25 to $2.75 per month — annual 4 percent increase July first beginning in 2023 and then evaluated annually. The council accepted the increase in street sweeping charges.

To wrap up the meeting, there was a confirmation of the city manager’s appointment of city clerk.

City Manager, Luke Serpa was very pleased to present Karey Cha’s appointment as city clerk.

Cha has helped with getting them up to speed when it comes to running council meetings, modernizing the software that goes on behind-the-scenes, and putting together the agenda.

Serpa said Cha has been a tremendous asset to them.

“I don’t think we’d be where we are at without her,” Serpa said.

Cha has been working with the city for about six years working in the administration office, as deputy city clerk and started as an economic development intern.

She said she’s had such a wonderful experience getting to learn from everyone over the past years.

Cha said she is looking forward to working as the city clerk.

“I am so excited and incredibly just honored for this opportunity,” Cha said.

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Benghazi Attacks: The Story No One Talks About SYDNEY MORGAN sydneyamorgan19@gmail.com

Do you know about the attacks that occurred in Benghazi, Libya in 2012?

Often the answer is no, but as it occurred on the anniversary of 9-11 and was yet another attack committed against the United States, it should be recognized.

On Sept. 11–12, 2012, the Benghazi Attacks, both in the U.S. Consultant and the CIA Annex, resulted in the deaths of four Americans: Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty.

According to Britannica.com, on the night of Sept. 11, about 150 Islamic militants from the Ansar al-Sharia, associated with Al-Qaeda, stormed the front gate of a U.S. compound and set fire to the outpost.

“We firmly believe that this was a pre-calculated, pre-planned attack that was carried out specifically to attack the U.S. Consulate,” said Libyan President Mohammed el-Megarif, who told NPR, National Public Radio, on Sept. 16 2012.

As U.S. envoy Chris Stevens stepped into the ambassador role in Libya in 2011 as a result of Obama’s order to meet with Libyan officials “in search of Muammar Gaddafi’s weapons stockpiles [and] to open a cultural center.”

U.S. security personnel had recommended adding more security in the months before the attack; This request was turned down.

“Having an extra foot of wall, or an extra-half dozen guards or agents would not have enabled us to respond to that kind of assault.” said a State Department regional security officer in response to the attack.

According to NPR, two days before the Benghazi attack both the U.S. officials and Libyan Militiamen met to discuss the lack of security.

Hours before what occurred in Bengahzi, there were angry protests in Cairo that began as a response the an anti-Muslim video made in the United States.

The U.S. Consulate, where Stevens resides, reports being under attack at about 9:40 p.m., local time, by Islamic Militants on Sept. 11.

According to NPR, after the islamic militants gained access to the compound grounds, Stevens and an information technology specialist, Sean Smith, hid in a safe room inside of the compound.

Unfortunately, this followed the plan of the attackers as they set fire to the building these two men were in.

Jim Clapper, the director of national intelligence at the time, stated that the group

Image from Fox News story “Remembering the 2012 Benghazi attack.”

From left to right: Chris Stevens, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith, and Glen Doherty.

of individuals who attacked the U.S. compounds were “a mob” of Islamic extremists.

This attack’s significance often goes hand in hand with the notion that there was not enough security for U.S. Ambassador Stevens.

According to NYP, New York Post, no one was en route to the outpost even after pleas were made for help.

When diplomatic security agents, federal enforcement who’s responsible for the security of Foreign Service personnel, finally arrive at the consultant they find Smith, who had died from smoke asphyxiation prior to their arrival, but are unable to find Stevens.

According to NPR, the surviving Americans, after searching for Stevens, evacuated the consultant to go to the nearby CIA Annex.

The survivors later find out that Chris Stevens was found alive by local libyans and was taken to the hospital by local libyans, where he was pronounced dead.

At about 1:15 a.m. on September 12, a rescue team from Tripoli arrived in Benghazi.

The team notified Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State at the time, that the Amercians needed to be evacuated at 2:00 a.m.

However, according to ballotpedia.org, there was another attack that broke out at 4:00 a.m. at the CIA Annex.

Two former Navy SEALs, Tyrone

Woods and Glen Doherty who were acting as CIA security contractors, were killed during this attack.

The surviving Americans and annex staff were evacuated to the airport and out of the country with the help of a Libyan militia.

The amount of American survivors filled up two whole planes. These planes took off around 10:00 a.m. on Sept. 12, nearly 12 hours after the first attack.

According to NPR, Libya’s president said he believes “Al-Qaida is behind a deadly attack in eastern Libya that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other U.S. staffers.”

Another important thing to know about this event is that it was the first violent killing of an American Ambassador since 1988.

“The White House and State Department faced withering criticism, accused of providing insufficient security at the consulate, of responding too slowly as the crisis grew, and of pushing the spontaneous attack explanation that appeared baseless,” said John Bacon, reporter for USA Today.

Obama, who was president at the time, alongside H. Clinton, faced most of the criticism.

On August 7, 2013, the U.S. The Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation announced charges were filed against several suspects, the only name an-

nounced public was Ahmed Abu Khattala, a Libyan militia member.

“We will continue our efforts to bring to justice those who were responsible for the Benghazi attacks,” said Obama.

Ballotpedia.org states that Khattala was charged with providing material support to terrorists, using a firearm in a crime of violence, and killing a person in an attack on a federal facility.

The U.S. State Department acknowledged on October 10, 2014, that the requests that were made for additional security in Benghazi were in fact denied.

“We were left behind. That’s just the truth. No support came. Period.” said Kris Paronto, one of the CIA security contractors at the CIA Annex.

ABC News released the results from a public opinion poll showing that 51 percent of Americans supported a congressional investigation, whereas 42 percent said they think there was enough investigation.

According to Ballotpedia.org, the investigation was not given a deadline to conclude.

There are many theories of why the attack on Benghazi occured, who was involved, and how America was reluctant to send help to its own people, but at the end of the day all that matters is that we remember and recognize events like this so history doesn’t repeat itself.

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ules may vary from one event to the next, but whether your favorite team kicks it, runs it or dunks it, sports fans and food always provide a winning combo. Gather your friends for the next big game with a menu that gets everyone revved up for a win.

A lineup filled with starters is just the ticket for a game day watch party or tailgate. Offering a series of finger foods and lighter fare lets your fellow fans grab a quick bite before the game or during a commercial break and continue snacking through the game.

Make no mistake, serving up a lighter menu doesn’t mean you need to skimp on quality – just the opposite, in fact. Make every bite count by using exceptional ingredients and introducing unexpected flavors such as the distinctive taste of Jarlsberg Brand Cheese, which has a rich, 60-year Norwegian heritage.

Best known as a classic wedge, this mild, mellow and nutty cheese can also be served sliced, shredded and cubed.

Quesadillas are always a hit, and this version combines the best of gooey, melted cheese with bacon and a deliciously tangy salsa for a lively burst of fresh flavor. Then keep the mouthwatering cheese and bacon combos coming with a whole new take on grilled kebabs.

No game day is complete without pizza, and this one scores big with its unexpected blend of flavors for a pie that is smoky and tangy, sweet and savory, and briny and creamy all at once.

Then round out your menu with these easy sliders that are big on flavor and small on prep time.

Find more ideas to liven up your game day menu at jarlsberg.com.

Hawaiian Sliders with Cheese, Ham and Pork

Servings: 3

3 Hawaiian bread slider buns

1 cup pulled pork

3 slices ham

3 slices Jarlsberg cheese sliced pickles Dijon mustard, to taste Heat oven to 350 F. Separate buns and layer pulled pork, sliced ham and cheese.

Place sliders on oven-safe tray and bake about 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and gently remove top bun. Add pickles and mustard before serving.

Cheese and Bacon Kebabs

Cheese Quesadillas

Servings: 4

4 slices thick slab bacon

1 small chili pepper

4 medium tomatoes

1 small shallot

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon coriander or cumin salt and pepper, to taste

1 small lime (juice and zest)

6 slices Jarlsberg Original or Hickory Smoked cheese

2 large tortillas Fry bacon, drain and chop.

To make salsa, remove seeds from chili pepper and finely dice. Chop tomatoes then dice shallot and garlic clove. Combine pepper, tomatoes, shallot and garlic with lime juice, coriander, salt and pepper, to taste.

Divide cheese slices and bacon on one half of each tortilla, top with 1/4 cup salsa and fold tortilla over, pressing down to close. In medium-hot, lightly oiled pan, toast tortillas about 1 minute on each side.

Cut each tortilla in half and serve with remaining salsa on the side, or combine salsa with black beans and fresh chopped cilantro to make a side salad.

Servings: 4 18 slices bacon 2 1/2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, cubed 18 pearl onions 12 long skewers Relish: 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers 1 1/3 tablespoons capers 2 2/3 tablespoons olives 1/4 cup cucumber 3 1/3 ounces olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice and grated zest salt and pepper Cut bacon slices in half and wrap around cheese cubes. Place cheese cubes and pearl onions on each skewer, alternating ingredients. Roast in pan or on grill 2-3 minutes on each side.

To make relish, chop peppers, capers, olives and cucumber, and mix with olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt

Grilled Pizza with Cheese, Prosciutto and Figs

Servings: 4

2 cups pizza or tomato sauce 4 1/2 cups pizza dough

flour, for rolling 3 1/2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, coarsely grated 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced prosciutto

8 dried figs, each cut into six wedges

dried red pepper flakes black pepper Heat grill and warm pizza sauce.

Divide dough into desired number of pizzas. On floured surface, roll dough into long, thin ovals and spread with sauce.

Sprinkle light layer of cheese over sauce. Add layer of prosciutto and a second layer of cheese. Dot with fig pieces then season with red pepper flakes and pepper.

Reduce grill heat, slide pizzas onto grill and close lid. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until crust is lightly charred and cheese is melted.

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Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis Role Model, Seferina Herrera Franco (1916-2018) PEG BOS Historian/Clovis Museum Sponsor

Seferina Herrera Franco was born on Aug. 26, 1916. We celebrated her 100th birthday at the Clovis Museum on Aug. 27, 2016. We are sharing her history that documents her rich and productive life.

Seferina Franco is a loving, nurturing matriarch to five generations. Her extended family numbers more than three hundred.

She remains the guiding light in their lives.

She still carries herself with grace and dignity. She has an inner beauty and intelligence that comforts and challenges her family and friends.

Her parents (Demetrio and Maria Herrera) lived in Frontenac, Kansas when she was born. Her father was a “reenganchado” a term used for those under contract with railroad companies. The family moved to Clovis in 1919 when Seferina was 3 years old.

Many Mexican families arrived in Clovis during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920).

They worked and lived on ranches, but many settled south of Old Town on Seventh Street.

Migrant workers and families would camp in the eucalyptus grove along Clovis Avenue between Seventh and Eighth Streets.

Seferina left school after the fifth grade because the focus for young girls at that time was to learn proper manners, cooking and house keeping that prepared them for marriage. She was also needed to drive the family truck and trailer to their campsite in San Jose. She smiles as she recalls she could barely see over the steering wheel, but they

always arrived safely.

During a trip with her brother Ike Herrera (1925-2016), she remembers him telling her mother that a trailer that was passing them was similar to their trailer. It turned out to be their trailer, it had broken away from the hitch! No injuries or damages occurred as it eventually landed in a field. They retrieved the wayward trailer and continued their journey.

In the early 1920s, the Herrera family built a home in the 800 block of Fulton (Clovis Avenue). Seferina remembers Contributed by Clovis Museum Seferina Herrera Franco (1916-2018) lived a rich and the dirt streets and the horseproductive life. drawn water wagons that would help keep the dust under control.

Rosalie, Gilbert and Olivia worked in the Open dating was not permitted and men fields, but not during the school year. Their were not allowed to visit the home of their parents were determined that they would regirlfriend. Fiestas for baptism, confirmation, ceive an education. birthday and weddings provided courting opBy 1944, Seferina managed to save $25 portunities. Seferina loved to dance and she for a down payment to buy property at 836 celebrated her 90th birthday by dancing with Pollasky. The sale price ($200) would require her family members. $10 monthly payments (no interest charged).

Luis Franco (son of Justo and Eloisa It was financed by pioneer real estate salesFranco) was a determined and resourceful man Frank Drury. The Francos moved an old suitor for the hand of Seferina. Luis (age 34) house onto the property, but the home was and Seferina (age 23) were married in 1939. destroyed by fire in 1945. They relocated to a She brought $5 to the marriage. Throughout railroad section house where rent was $1 per their married life, she would continue to month, including electricity. Frugal Seferina amaze and delight Luis with her ability to continued to put savings aside to fulfill her save and invest money. dream of someday leaving the fields.

Tradition dictated that wives did not In 1948, the Francos traveled to Gardena work, but Seferina’s desire to “make some in Southern California to manage a small money” would prevail. Luis worked in the restaurant owned by a cousin who had befields and also as foreman at Wawona Farms come ill. They returned to Clovis in 1949. for Earl Smittcamp. Their children Frank, Seferina had become an accomplished cook

and remained determined to open a restaurant. They built a home on their property and also a 20-by-20-foot structure for their restaurant. They had no additional funds to open the restaurant.

In the early 1950s, Luis was hired by Southern Pacific to work on the “pick and shovel” gang. It was hard work but provided a decent wage. His family continued to work in the fields.

In 1958, their friend Andy Pellegrino (owner of the Buy Rite Market) encouraged them to borrow money on their home and open Franco’s Taco House. The grand opening was on Clovis Day that year. Sales approached $20.

Their restaurant was only “take out” since it was located in a residential area. After a few years, the city granted permission to install three tables. Their profit margin was slim. Seferina could earn more working in the fields but she would not be discouraged.

She believed someday their restaurant would be successful.

The business grew with Clovis and in 1973 they increased the seating capacity to 85 by expanding into their family living room. They remodeled again in 1991 and increased capacity to 135.

Seferina became famous for her salsa and tamales. The recipes remain a family secret.

Her daughter Rosalie Sandoval managed the restaurant for 34 years.

After serving Clovis for 50 years, the oldest Clovis Mexican restaurant closed on March 29, 2008. Seferina was the first Hispanic woman to receive the honor of being inducted into the 1994 Clovis Hall of Fame.

Seferina and her family provided us a rich heritage.

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LOG OF SHAME APRIL BLANKINSHIP AND TONI GARCIA Contributed

September 8, 2021 Around noon, an employee of an apartment complex on Willow Ave, reported they came back for lunch and found a window had been shot!

A disgruntled former resident must be really upset they kept their security deposit. Fortunately, no one was injured but hopefully the person who did it, has some serious guilt!

September 9, 2021 On Fairmont Ave, a resident reported a break-in to their car and some property was taken. The victim reported their wallet had been stolen and a bottle of whiskey from the backseat was taken. Let us hope the perpetrator just left his crimes to theft and not turned his crime spree into a DUI as well.

September 10, 2021 A homeowner had noticed a prowler outside their house in the early morning hours. They called the police and when the officers arrived, they found a woman attempting to break into a window on the side of the home. The police arrested her and found drug items in her possession. The woman must have been high when she was attempting to break into someone’s house! Hopefully, she sobers up while in jail and realizes stealing from people is never the answer.

September 11, 2021 A victim realized her identity had been stolen to obtain unemployment benefits when they received the unemployment information in the mail.

The victim knew she had not filed for unemployment, as she was still working, but the letter in the mail stated there had already been a payout. This is unfortunate for this victim because now she has a mess to clean up. Next time, they should just get a job instead of stealing from hardworking citizens!

September 12, 2021 Around 5:30 a.m., a report for suspicious activity came in over off of Willow Ave. When police arrived at the scene, they found two males driving away that met the description from the caller. The officers proceeded to pull them over. After they approached the vehicle, officers spotted a catalytic converter in the backseat. The item turned out to be a neighbor’s catalytic converter of the caller that reported the activity!

Both men had numerous warrants and were escorted off to the county jail. Thanks to the good neighbor for calling and getting trash taken off the streets!

September 13, 2021 Someone found and turned in an Xbox 360. Someone’s girlfriend was really upset that they were spending too much time playing video games and decided to ditch their Xbox. It must suck for the owner, but I am sure the girlfriend is getting much more attention now.

September 14, 2021 On Nees Ave, a resident reported a break-in to their home. The thief came in through a sliding glass door and stole some power tools and a statute of Jesus. The thieves needed Jesus more than the homeowner and hopefully Jesus helps turn their lives around.

September 15, 2021 A man called police when he was making a turn onto Peach from Shaw and overcorrected! He hit the curb so bad that the car jumped onto the sidewalk and damaged his wheel! He needed a police report to turn into his insurance but when the officer ran his name (common safety practice) the man had TWO warrants for his arrest! So one minute the officer is serving the guy in his current need and the next the script flipped to the officer serving the public by removing this guy from the public. Him and his car spent the night in impound.

September 16, 2021 Officers located a stolen vehicle out of a neighboring city when police were called to a house party for a noise complaint! The stolen Ford Festiva had seen the last of its party days on the lamb when officers were able to call and turn it over to the rightful owner in the same condition it was stolen in!

September 17, 2021 A neighboring police department called our dispatch to alert them that they had found a missing person from our city. A 17-year-old young man that thought he would run away and could just sneak into his girlfriends window at night. Um, yeah, that plan didn’t go so well with her dad!

September 18, 2021 A gal was arrested for being drunk in public at 2:30 a.m. when she called police to report her missing purse. Her speech was so slurred but dispatch stayed on the phone with her long enough to get an officer to her location. The officers found her laying in the flower beds of a grocery store and using her purse as a pillow. Lost purse mystery solved, check. Night in the drunk tank, check-check!

September 19, 2021 Three misguided bumpkins were arrested when an officer stopped their car for a traffic infraction. They each had a warrant AND had possession of narcotics on them. Maybe all y’all need a new group of friends apart from one another because you are who you hang out with! Just for the record, this group of hoodlums isn’t working out so well!

September 20, 2021 There were two domestic disturbance calls on the same night, within an hour apart! Not to mention everybody was drunk! Here’s some free advice that is pretty solid……don’t drink and fight with your spouse. The results are police car rides, drunk tank nights and court hearings. You’re welcome.

September 21, 2021 At 11:30 at night a keyboard loudmouth was shocked to have a police officer knock at her front door. After getting into an argument on social media with another woman, she threatened to beat her blueberry “bleepity bleep bleep!” Um, that my dear friend is also called a terrorist threat. For the record, no one who can ACTUALLY whoop someone else gives them a public warning. Everyone is 10 feet tall behind their cell phone keyboard but it’s a very different story when the cops come knocking! *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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The Buchanan Bears ran wild over the Edison Tigers in their final tune-up before league play, rushing for four touchdowns in a 45-14 rout Friday at McLane Stadium.

Senior running back Caden Rodgers accounted for three of the rushing scores, while junior Michael Runnels rushed for a touchdown and caught one as well.

Buchanan (4-1) had a bye week after its close 34-31 home loss to Los Alamitos on Sept. 10. Prior to the offensive shootout at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Bears limited its first three opponents -- Kingsburg, Bullard, and Paso Robles -- to a combined seven points.

The defense returned to form against Edison. Cornerback Robert Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown with 2:48 remaining in the first half, giving the Bears a 38-0 lead at halftime.

The Tigers (1-4), who averaged 30.5 points per game entering Friday’s contest, did not score until four minutes left in the third quarter. Runnels responded with a 55-yard touchdown run to close the third.

There was a running clock during the fourth quarter.

Johnson’s pick-six capped a 21-point second quarter for the Bears. Quarterback Jayden Mandal threw his only touchdown pass of the evening with 2:10 left in the first quarter, a 35-yard pass to Runnels.

Buchanan won its fifth straight game over Edison dating back to 2015.

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Senior cornerback Robert Johnson has played a big role in Buchanan’s stout defense. That defense has helped the Bears get off to a 4-1 start.

Despite the big win, the Bears sit behind the Central Grizzlies in both section and state rankings. Central and Buchanan are No. 1 and 2, respectively, in the Central Section rankings on CalPreps, which will be used to determine playoff seeding

this season.

According to Cal-Hi Sports’ state rankings, Central is No. 19 and Buchanan is No. 24 in the state. Both schools will settle the score next Thursday, Oct. 7, but the Bears will first host its TRAC opener

against Clovis West on Friday, Oct. 1.

There is no reason for Buchanan to look ahead of its next opponent, either. Clovis West is 3-2 with key victories over Damonte Ranch (Reno), Edison, and Bullard.

Clovis East Drops Close Battle with Sanger

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Ashton Rodriguez limped out of the locker room afterward, but he emerged a hero for the Sanger Apaches in their physical 14-10 victory over the Clovis East Timberwolves Thursday night at Lamonica Stadium.

The senior Sanger fullback rushed for a pair of goal-line touchdowns. The first score came on 4th and 1 from the 3-yard line, cutting Clovis East’s lead to 10-7 with 5:23 left in the third quarter. The second score, from 4 yards out, gave the Apaches the lead with 2:27 remaining in the game. “[Rodriguez] is a hard runner who is tough to bring down, and he showed that a couple of times tonight,” said Sanger head coach Jorge Peña. “He was spinning, weaving, breaking tackles and all that.”

Standing at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, the steely-nerved Rodriguez played bigger than his size on both touchdowns.

“I just want to run straight and get in the endzone for my team,” Rodriguez said. “I try not to think about it too much, but those runs take real guts.”

Rodriguez’s first touchdown capped a 66-yard drive that took nearly seven minutes off the clock. Clovis East committed four penalties on the drive, resulting in 46 yards gained by Sanger. Clovis East twice stopped Sanger on third down, but a penalty granted the Apaches a first down both times.

Over the course of the game, Clovis East

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Sanger linebacker Arturo Betancourt (#31) wraps up Clovis East running back Lamaj Travis in the first quarter of Sanger’s 14-10 win over Clovis East on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

was called for 12 penalties for 103 yards.

Sanger, by contrast, was called for two penalties for 30 yards. Clovis East head coach Ryan Reynolds expressed frustration with the officiating crew after the game.

“It’s every year that we have a close game where referees get involved, and they call these terrible calls consistently over and over and I’m tired of it,” Reynolds said.

One pivotal call came on Clovis East’s final drive of the game. Starting on their own 7-yard line, the Timberwolves reached

Sanger’s 48-yard line with just over a minute remaining.

Clovis East quarterback Ty Miller attempted a pass to Maddox Merlo, but Sanger linebacker Joshua Almaguer jumped in front of it. Almaguer initially caught the ball, but it appeared that the ball slipped through his hands and hit the grass. He fell on top of the ball, and officials signaled an interception and change of possession.

Clovis East, holding no timeouts, watched Sanger run the clock out to fin-

ish the game. Reynolds said the freshman Miller was “strait-laced” after throwing the game-ending interception.

“He doesn’t let a lot of things bother him too much, and I’m sure he’s going to watch the film and be better next week,” Reynolds said. “I told him after the play that it was a good throw. [Almaguer] just made a really good play breaking to the ball.”

Miller completed 8-of-18 passes for 167 yards and rushed for 51 yards as well.

He scored the game’s first touchdown, a 10-yard scoring run with 5:24 left in the second quarter. The Timberwolves scored again before the first half ended; Zach Rodriguez kicked a 29-yard field goal to give Clovis East a 10-0 lead at halftime.

In a physical game from beginning to end, Sanger (3-2) handed Clovis East (4-1) its first loss of the season. Afterward, the Apaches hoisted the Silver Spear, a trophy marking the Clovis East-Sanger rivalry. It’s not among the oldest rivalries in the Central Section but stands as one of the fiercest and most competitive.

“Part of it is the proximity,” Peña said.

“Our school districts neighbor each other, and some kids attend Sanger Unified and end up at Clovis East, or vice versa… I think our kids are very similar to each other — tough high school kids who want to win football games.”

Next week, Clovis East begins league play by hosting Clovis North, while Sanger plays on the road against Edison.

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Dayton Tafoya and the Central Grizzlies are the only TRAC team to go through non-conference play undefeated.

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TRAC Play Begins with Rematches, Intriguing Matchups rushing scores.

Central returned the favor with over 300 rushing yards against CloThere’s a reason why football vis, a big reason for the win. Gone teams in the Tri-River Athletic Conare two of the Grizzlies’ big conference refer to the first few weeks of tributors that night -- D.J. Stevenson the season as “pre-season.” graduated and running back Aidan Because to them, despite the Fortenberry transferred. marquee games and thrills that the Yet new Clovis West transfer non-conference schedule occasionquarterback Dayton Tafoya has the ally brings, the season does not start Central offense rolling through four until league play starts. games this season. The Grizzlies On Friday, Oct. 1, all six TRAC are averaging 45.3 points per game, teams will face each other. League and Tafoya has passed for 784 yards play starts, the season starts, and a and 12 touchdowns against six interhost of intriguing matchups will fol- ceptions. His top receiver this year low. has been Ladanian Streets, a 6-foot Clovis, Central prepare for rejunior who leads the team with 284 match receiving yards and four touchdown At Koligian Stadium, the (still) receptions. three-time defending Central Section Clovis’ defense has been mostly champion Central Grizzlies host the solid this season, delivering two shutClovis Cougars, six months after the outs against Ridgeview and Whittwo teams played in a memorable ney-Rocklin. An uneven showing back-and-forth battle at Lamonica against Bullard at McLane Stadium, Stadium. where Clovis surrendered 35 points Clovis led 21-0 in the first quarter and multiple big-yardage plays, and it seemed like there would be a raised eyebrows and questions about changing of the guard on that warm whether the Cougars could stop the spring night of March 18. Clovis high-powered offenses in the TRAC. delivered the first punch when Jaden With Utah-bound quarterback Carrillo returned the opening kickoff Johnson and Risley back in the fold, for a touchdown. Central launched scoring likely won’t be an issue. the finishing blow with 24 seconds However, the battle of Central’s left in the game, as quarterback D.J offense against Clovis’ defense will Stevenson rolled to his left and lofted determine whether redemption will a 41-yard touchdown pass to a falling be found in Cougarland.

Marquise Greene.

Clovis North, Clovis East meet Central defeated Clovis, 35-31, amid resurgent starts to the season in an intense, emotional opener to Clovis East’s 4-1 start is its best the season. Many starters from both since 2006, and Clovis North’s 3-2 teams return from that game, includ- start is a breath of fresh air after an ing Clovis quarterback Nate Johnson, 0-3 showing in the spring. who missed most of the game to Both teams will meet this Friday cramps. at Lamonica Stadium to keep their Running back Tristan Risley behot starts to the season alive. Yet Clocame the focal point of the Cougars’ vis North and Clovis East approach offense when Johnson went down, league play from different places. and he gashed the Grizzlies for two The Timberwolves are coming off a loss against Sanger that they

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led 10-0 at halftime. Freshman quarterback Ty Miller displayed his burgeoning talent at times, including long completions to his top wide receiver Maddox Merlo and a 10-yard rushing touchdown, but the Clovis East offense struggled to move the ball in a 14-10 defeat.

Miller will be the X-factor for Clovis East in defeating Clovis North. If the dual-threat quarterback gets in an early rhythm and establishes rapport with Merlo, it could mean a big day for the Timberwolves’ offense.

It won’t come easy against the Broncos, however. Clovis North notably kept a talented San Joaquin Memorial team to seven points in the first half of the season opener. The Broncos lost that game, 20-0, as well as the following game at Edison-Huntington Beach, but they have since reeled off three wins in a row. The defense played solid football during that stretch, but it’s the other side of the ball that is turning heads too.

Clovis North has found its identity in the running game. Paul Sharp, McKay Madsen, and Co. spearheaded a rushing attack that scored 48 points against El Diamante and 33 points against Edison-Fresno.

If the Broncos run wild over the Timberwolves next, they could stretch their winning streak to four in a row. The game will be close and physical, with both teams sitting close to each other in talent level and rankings; Clovis North is ranked No. 10 in the section according to CalPreps and Clovis East is No. 12.

It would be no surprise if the game is low-scoring, yet it likely won’t be 7-6, the final score when Clovis East won in March.

Buchanan and Clovis West meet in TRAC opener For the second straight season, Buchanan and Clovis West open TRAC play against each other. The

Bears dominated local opponents during the non-conference slate, outscoring Central Section opponents Edison, Bullard, Kingsburg, and Paso Robles by a combined 153-21.

Buchanan also lined up against one of the most talented teams in the state of California, Los Alamitos, and traded blows with the Griffins until the clock ran out on a 34-31 loss.

The defending TRAC champion Bears look like the current favorites to win the conference again, but their league title defense starts against a re-energized Clovis West team that started its year with a 3-2 record.

The Golden Eagles defeated Edison, Bullard, and Damonte Ranch of Reno, each time using a mix of playmakers from different classes to get the job done. Sophomore wide receiver/cornerback Marshel Sanders has made highlight plays throughout the season, and his junior brother Markel sealed the Bullard win with an interception returned for a touchdown.

Sophomore wide receivers Jordan Pierro and Landon Wright appear to be favorite targets of quarterbacks Ryan Markarian and Tyler Patrick, both of whom interchange behind center and run the offense equally well. Give senior Trey Carr space on a kickoff or punt return and he’ll take it back to the house -- he has two return touchdowns so far -- and there are multiple senior starters on defense who helped Clovis West to its solid start so far.

The Buchanan Bears have routed several teams this season, but given the resurgence of the Golden Eagles under first-year head coach Eric Brown, a win to start TRAC play won’t come easy this Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Then again, when it comes to the TRAC, is any win ever easy?

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