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According to their website, “Clovis Rotary is a membership organization that is made October 7, 2023 - Clovis up of a diverse group of indiRotary & Fresno Airport viduals. Our members have District Rotary held their 2nd different gender, education, Annual BBQ & Brew on Satur- religion, age, work careers. day afternoon at P-R Farms. etc. but they share a common Destiny De La Cruz @ClovisRoundup

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October 12, 2023 - It is no secret, Clovis is a special place. It is a great place to…fill in the blank… live, work, go to school, start a business, raise your family, be part of a community. Our public safety and public schools are calling cards that are driving our population growth. Our “Clovis Way of Life” encompasses many things, but always stands for community and

October 12, 2023 – Retired Master Sergeant Tu Lam, Army Special Operations, OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) & OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) Veteran was the keynote speaker at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Panel and Keynote event, sponsored by Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The panel speakers included

veterans Derric Brown and Pete Daniels. The CVMD event was in collaboration with Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health and VA Central California Health Care System. Ret. MSG Tu Lam served 22 years in the U.S. Army. He was born in 1974 Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, and during the rise of communist rule. During this transition into communist rule in Vietnam, Ret. MSG Tu Lam’s family was separated, with some uncles See TU LAM Pg. 6

Photo from CVMD Facebook Pro Tem Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua (left) and Ret. MSG Tu Lam (right) at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Panel and Keynote Event on Sept. 25th

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Dog of the week

Remembering Lexi. Thank you to her owner, Anthony, for sharing her with us.

Check out the Big Dry Creek Museum!

Need a ride to the Farmer's Market?

(From left to right) Kellie (volunteer), Beth (director of the Clovis Historical Society and manages the museum), and Scott (volunteer and Beth's husband) at the Big Dry Creek Museum

A display of Crosley cars at last week's Farmer's Market

Aloha in the park

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"Aloha in the Park" event in Dry Creek Park hosted by Hula I Ka La Hawaiian Cultural Foundation with volunteers performing "Kung Fu Lion Dance"

Jack Willis "The Magic Cornet" Shares his talents and tunes with Old Town Clovis.

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Barbara and her service dog, Maggie, volunteer at the Clovis Botanical Garden

Butterflies spotted taking a rest.

Jeff playing the chimes at the Clovis Botanical Garden.

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Concerns, requests, and more at the City Council meeting on October 2 results of Toastmasters. Next up was public comments. A regular attendee of the Clovis Senior Center October 2, 2023 – The city counstepped up to voice a concern he had cil meeting began with a moment about the Friday night dancing. He said of silence for the passing of Senator that during the dance, the Center used Dianne Feinstein. to play country and western music, but In attendance: Mayor Ashbeck, Mayor now it’s mostly “modern music and Pro Tem Mouanoutoua, Assistant City rock n roll.” Manager Haussler, City Attorney Cross, He emphasized that attendees have City Clerk Cha, and Councilmembers no control over the music played, and Basgall, Bessinger, and Pearce. he asked the council for help. Mayor The first public speaker was a represen- Ashbeck referred him to Amy Hance, tative from our local Toastmasters who City of Clovis General Services gave a brief update, introduced their Manager who was in attendance. word of the day, and then introduced The citizen also wanted to say one last their main speaker. The word of the thing, “I’m English, Irish, Swiss, and day was “develop”, and she challenged Dutch,” he said. He then spoke a few the council to use the word during the phrases in Spanish before continuing in meeting. English. “I speak two languages, and I According to their website, “Toastlisten to cowboy music all the time, on masters International is a nonprofit both sides of the fence.” educational organization that builds CVMD Board Member, Don Watnick, confidence and teaches public speaking came up to talk about CenterStage skills through a worldwide network of Clovis Community Theatre. He spoke clubs that meet online and in person. In passionately about the theater, both a supportive community or corporate their last show and their upcoming environment, members prepare and show. Their next show, “Once”, will be deliver speeches, respond to impromptu performed October 5th through 14th at questions, and give and receive the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. constructive feedback.” Another citizen raised concerns The main Toastmasters speaker was about animal control. He spoke about City of Clovis Staff Analyst and instances where himself and others Planning Commission Clerk, Aaron would call in about a loose dog on the La Mattina. La Mattina clearly and streets, and the call would result in concisely spoke of the process and being told that the city cannot get any Destiny De La Cruz @ClovisRoundup

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excellence. It can be easy to fall into a mentality of “better than” or “good enough,” and I truly value that Clovis resists that temptation. Clovis ranks higher than some of our neighbors in important metrics and I appreciate and am proud of that fact. But public service is not about comparisons, it is about delivering the best services to each and every resident. Clovis has achieved great success because we have held strong to the principle of local control. No one knows our community and our needs like we do. But now we face a State government that sees it differently and believes they know better than Clovis. As a City government, we currently have

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fewer options for how to put the best interests of Clovis at the forefront of every decision. Why do I share this with you? I want you to know that you are represented by people (your elected Councilmembers and those who serve on staff for our City) who care deeply about what is best for this community and are striving to maintain some local control and the level of excellence we have come to expect from Clovis, but we sometimes find ourselves between a rock and a hard place knowing that the choices before us do not always include what would be our first choice. I have heard the concerns of community leaders and City staff, and I share the same concerns myself, that our residents who go about their lives and entrust us with running our City may not understand some of the roadblocks and regulations that have to be navigated as a municipality in California these days and think that we no longer hold

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staff on scene to collect the dog. The citizen is concerned about the Clovis Animal Services staff shortage, and being unable to get animals into the intake center when citizens call in. He even had a suggestion. If a citizen makes a call for a loose dog, and they are told no one can come get that dog; what if a Community Service Officer could meet the citizen at the animal intake center, and utilize a sort of real estate lock box to get the animal into the intake center? “I think there’s a better way to do this than just tell people ‘hey we don’t have anybody available’ and then the animals are just still running around town,” he said. Mayor Ashbeck referred the citizen to Captain Roberts, who oversees Animal Services and was in attendance, so that

they might be able to develop some kind of plan. The Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority reappointed member Micheline Golden, and newly appointed Dr. Kim E. Armstrong who is President of Clovis Community College. One item of note on the consent calendar was approval for purchase of police UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), which probably means a drone, since those terms are often used interchangeably. Mayor Ashbeck and Mayor Pro Tem Mouanoutoua made an official request to create a youth commission for engaging youth voices in the city or Clovis. The council and a citizen spoke at length about what this youth commission would be about, consist of, and more.

to the conservative principles and local control that made Clovis such a jewel. Often it seems your City government faces the difficult task of figuring out how to meet the requirements imposed by the State to avoid their punitive measures while not adversely affecting other necessary City services. In fact, I have found myself in situations as one of your elected representatives being expected to cast a vote when I do not believe the City’s best interest can be achieved no matter how I vote. You can trust that we are pushing back against oppressive mandates at every turn, but there has been so much legislation passed in just the last few years that strips power from local government. So where is the silver lining? Where is the hope? The answer to that will always be Clovis… our people! While our city government

may face strong head winds, I find so many organizations looking for ways to connect and partner with our City to meet these challenges. The City if Clovis is fortunate to have some of the best people around working in every department of our City, who desire to attain excellence for each and every person who calls Clovis home. And I believe that if we are willing and able to think outside the box, we will find the creativity needed to maintain some semblance of local control and the ability to continue accomplishing the most good for our entire community. I want to encourage individuals, service groups, businesses, faith-based organizations, and anyone else to engage with us to find ways to meet the needs of our community and allow Clovis to continue delivering on the promise of the “Clovis Way of Life.”

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Mikaela Silva of Clovis Community College’s Speech and Debate Team extended an invitation to the city of Clovis and its council members to attend their Speech Gala. First collegiate forensics team created in the state of California within the last 20 years. The Speech Gala will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, October 17th on Clovis Community College Campus

(Academic Center 1, Room 150). There will be impromptu, interpretative, and entertaining debate. The team is asking for community support by paying $1 for entrance to the Speech Gala, where light refreshments will be served. The team hopes to travel to four tournaments this school year. For updates and information, you can visit their Instagram @ ccc_speech_and_debate During the public comments portion, one citizen voiced concerns about gun

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They also had a variety of games available for attendees to play: cornhole, “ax throwing”, beer pong, plinko, Throughout this website you will get yahtzee, and horseshoes. a sense of the priorities and achieveOne of the main beneficiaries of the ments of this very active Rotary Club.” event is the Rotary's "Seniors Helping The event beer fest and “hoedown at Seniors" program. the shed’, complete with live music by The Clovis Rotary Club will have John Pemberton. tables set up near House of JuJu in Old There were games, raffles, a dessert Town Clovis for the Two Cities Maraauction, and a display by Sportsman’s thon on Sunday, November 5th. Warehouse. Food was provided by Their high school club, Interacts Clubs Maw N’ Paw BBQ. will be there. One table will have The event was strictly for people 21 hydration for the runners, and another years and older. Some of the local table with be the “cheering” section. breweries present included: House of During Christmas time, they have a Pendragon, South of Shaw, Mad Duck, large food box giveaway that is inviteTwo Ravens, Summer Fox, and Wortonly. In collaboration with the Clovis hogs Homebrew Club. Police Department, Clovis Unified Attendees were given an adorable School District, and Salvation Army— miniature tasting mug to sample the they will pack and give away 500 different beers. boxes of food.

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control, and he specifically referenced the SB 2 bill. The legislation would establish stricter standards for obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon, like a handgun. Senate Bill 2 is authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino. According to the Senate’s website, “The bill would implement significant improvements to strengthen California’s existing concealed-carry weapon (CCW) laws.” The bill states that it would strengthen state gun safety by, “Ensuring those

carrying firearms in public are responsible, law-abiding citizens who do not pose a danger to themselves or others; Protecting children and young adults from gun violence by setting a minimum age requirement of 21 years of age to obtain a CCW license,” Additionally, provisions in SB 2 include, “Advance safety through stronger storage and training requirements on the proper handling, loading, unloading, and storage of firearms; Safeguard the public by identifying certain sensitive public places where guns may not be carried; Include due process protections to allow anyone denied a CCW license based on a finding that they are not qualified to carry firearms in public to a hearing before a superior court judge.” The citizen who raised concerns about gun control said he plans to formulate a structured movement for referendum on these laws, and in the future he’d like support from the council. City Manager John Holt presented an item to the council that was the “first blush” for adoption of City Council Protocols. There was much discussion amongst the council about these specific protocols. The protocols were not adopted, the language within these protocols is to be “cleaned up” before they are once again presented to the council for adoption in November. Some of the protocols included the role of the mayor, communications with staff (specifically including the city manager), and use of city letterhead and city seal.

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A new dream piano for the new Clovis Senior Activity Center

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On Saturday, September 2nd, the Clovis Senior Activity Center held a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. The idea for the fundraiser was formulated by piano enthusiast and Senior Activity Center attendee, Peggy Bridges. Peggy Bridges wanted to raise funds to purchase a new Grand Piano for the future home of the Clovis Senior Activity Center. Clovis Kiwanis provided the Pancake Breakfast, and the center ended up selling 200 tickets for the fundraiser. They raised almost $20,000 with the help of fundraiser attendees, and

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being killed and others being imprisoned in “re-education camps.” His grandfather used his life savings to smuggle their family out of the country via boat, filled with hundreds of other refugees. Pirates were an issue on this part of the journey. All of the refugees fleeing the country with everything they could—pirates and bandits took advantage of this. Their boat made it past the pirates, into Indonesia, but were denied entry and left out at sea. They drifted into Russia’s ocean. Eventually, a Russian supply boat found them, and took them to a refugee camp in Indonesia. His aunt and mother both ended up marrying Green Berets, so he became

a couple very generous anonymous donors. “It was a wonderful event and it turned out so well. I had a lot of really good help—my family helped, people [at the Clovis Senior Activity Center] helped, all my friends… It was wonderful,” said Bridges. Here’s the kicker—just days before the piano fundraiser, a private citizen donated an absolutely stunning grand piano. And not just any piano, it’s a world-renowned Steinway. Our congratulations to Peggy Bridges and the Clovis Senior Activity Center for achieving this dream. And thank you to everyone who donated!

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familiar with Special Forces at a young age. He rejected scholarships and instead enlisted into the Infantry at the age of 18. After being trained in longrange reconnaissance, he went to the Marines’ Amphibious School, Ranger School, Army Sniper School, and more. What followed were a series of deployments, from Okinawa, the Philippines, and North Africa, to the Middle East for OIF and OEF. There was much more than that. After this, he experienced very difficult times. He struggled with depression, and found out he had a TBI. He went on and then off antidepressants, with the withdrawals being especially awful. At this time, he came across the Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, originally written in the 1600’s.

Musashi is one of the most revered swordsmen in history, and he was undefeated. Musashi was also a rōnin. Rōnin is a Japanese word that roughly translates to something along the lines of “wanderer.” It was in reference to a samurai who had no master. Musashi is idolized and deeply respected for his wisdom and philosophy—as illustrated in his Book of Five Rings. It might be fair to say that The Book of Five Rings changed Ret. MSG Tu Lam’s life forever. Tu Lam is now the CEO of his company, Rōnin Tactics. The name was inspired from what he learned in the Book of Five Rings. Rōnin Tactics is widely requested by law enforcement and other major agencies to come and teach their employees. In addition to offering training, his

company also produces weapons and tactical equipment. It is worth noting that Tu Lam has a long history with both spirituality and martial arts, as well as the intersection between the two. Ret. MSG and CEO of Rōnin Tactics, Tu Lam, is a profoundly intellectual and unique individual. We are so honored to have had him visit Clovis and speak at the CVMD. Retired Master Sergeant Tu Lam’s story is absolutely incredible, and this is just a small, condensed part of it. This article does not do his story justice, it’s merely scratching the surface. Please refer to The Veterans Project for more on Ret. MSG Tu Lam’s story, as well as many other incredible veteran stories.

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October 7, 2023 - Monkey Dog Coffee hosted the Pharoahs Cars & Coffee meet up, which doubled as a fundraiser for 9 year-old Tristen Graham. Monkey Dog Coffee was offering both their Halloween menu and their Autumn menu. The Halloween menu will be available during the month of

Bite (Strawberry frappe, with strawberry sauce, drizzled in the cup and topped with whip cream and gummy teeth), and The Trick or Treater (Salted caramel mocha topped with whipped cream and bits of m&m’s). The Pharaohs Car Club of Clovis usually has their Cars & Coffee meets at Monkey Dog Coffee every Saturday from 8 am to 10am. The club was started in Modesto in 1948, and they

The purpose of the specific Cars & Coffee was to raise money for a local kid named Tristen Graham. The fundraiser flyer was as follows: Tough Like Tristen “In 2019, the Graham Family received the incredibly heartbreaking and devastating news that every parent fears; their sweet, fun loving, adventurous, four year old son Tristen was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at Valley Children’s Hospital in Fresno. Tristen’s Leukemia went into remission in December of 2021. On Monday April 3, 2023 the Grahams received more devastating news… Tristen’s cancer had come back, and he was immediately admitted back into Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera. Tristen will be at Valley Children’s in Madera receiving treatment for the next 6 weeks and then transferred to

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Stanford to receive a bone marrow transplant. With such a recent diagnosis, this is all that we know at this time for his plan for treatment; we will update you with new information as that information comes in.” Ways to Give Go Fund Me – Tough Like Tristen Venmo – @toughliketristen

Photo from @monkeydogcoffee instagram Oogie Boogie Brew (left) and Vampire Bite (right).

October, while the Autumn menu will be featured through December. Their Halloween Specials include: Jack Skellington (Black pumpkin cold foam over a white chocolate mocha), Oogie Boogie Brew (Creme de menthe frappe topped with gummy worms), Vampire

have chapters across the country. For more information on future meets, visit their Facebook page. The Cars & Coffee meet at Monkey Dog Coffee is not a Pharaohs only event, other car enthusiasts are welcome.

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A1 Lock & Key ABC Pack & Print All American Smog B and H Tire Automotive Shop Boice Funeral, 308 Pollasky Ave, (559) 299-4372 Central Valley Community Bank Classic Catering Clovis Boot & Shoe Repair Clovis Garage Clovis Smogs EECU Finest Sewing Services Halfcocked Gunsmithing Mac’s Tire Pros NAPA Auto Parts

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Quick, Easy Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Simple, nutritious meals to make more time for family FAMILY FEATURES aking time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.” Mealtime conversations are also a perfect opportunity to connect with your loved ones. A study published in “New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development” showed these conversations help improve children’s vocabularies more than being read aloud to. Making time for meals together shouldn’t require spending all night in the kitchen,

Poblano Frittata

Servings: 4 (2 wedges per serving) 4 large eggs 1/4 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 medium poblano peppers, seeds and ribs discarded, chopped 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 2 medium green onions, chopped 1/4 cup finely shredded Cotija

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Servings: 4 (1 egg and 1/2 cup salsa per serving) Nonstick cooking spray 4 corn tortillas (6 inches each) 4 cups water 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 large eggs Salsa: 1 medium avocado, diced 1 medium Anaheim or poblano pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, diced 1 medium tomatillo, papery husk discarded, washed and diced 1/2 medium tomato, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange tortillas in single layer on foil. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Using fork, pierce tortillas to prevent from filling with air. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates. In large skillet over high heat, bring water and vinegar to boil. Once water is boiling, reduce heat and simmer. Break egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs, avoiding eggs touching in water. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until egg whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to set but aren’t hard. Using slotted spoon, drain eggs. Place each egg on tostada. To make salsa: In medium bowl, gently stir together avocado, pepper, tomatillo, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Serve with tostadas. Nutritional information per serving: 185 calories; 11 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 3 g polyunsaturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 169 mg sodium; 15 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 2 g total sugars; 9 g protein. Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

however. A simple-to-prepare ingredient like eggs can help you spend less time cooking and more time with family. For example, these heart-healthy recipes for Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Poblano Frittata from the Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland’s Best, are ready in 15 minutes or less. They include a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and healthy protein sources, which are recommended by the American Heart Association to help prevent heart disease and stroke. To find more tips for family mealtimes and recipe inspiration, visit heart.org/eatsmart.

cheese or crumbled queso fresco 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cilantro. In medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil, swirling to coat bottom of skillet. Cook poblano peppers 3 minutes, or until browning on edges, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and green onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully

pour in egg mixture. Cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until mixture is just set on edges and still soft in center. Avoid overcooking. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into eight wedges. Place two wedges on each plate. Top with tomatoes and sour cream. Nutritional information per serving: 244 calories; 8.5 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 192 mg cholesterol; 177 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g total sugars; 13 g protein.

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Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs Servings: 4 (1 cup per serving) 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped 2/3 cup fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs hot pepper sauce (optional) In pressure cooker set on saute, heat oil. Cook onion 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Turn off pressure cooker.

Stir in potatoes, bell pepper, broth, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, pepper and salt. Secure lid. Cook on high pressure 3 minutes. Quickly release pressure. Turn off pressure cooker. Remove pressure cooker lid. Crack one egg into small bowl. Using back of spoon, make small well in potatoes. Slip egg into well. Repeat with remaining eggs, making separate well for each egg. Secure lid with pressure vent open. Saute 2 minutes. Let stand on “keep warm” setting 2 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to desired consistency. Serve hash sprinkled with dash of hot pepper sauce, if desired. Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories; 7.5 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 244 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 9 g total sugars; 10 g protein.

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John Hollister Cadwallader was born in Pleasant Grove, Iowa on Feb. 8, 1863 to David and Albina Cawallader. His father was a contractor/builder who also farmed acreage near Pleasant Grove. John’s mother Albina was widowed with two young children, John being the eldest at age 2, in 1865. She remained on their farm for five years and taught school to support her family during that time. In April 1873 Albina and her two children traveled to California with her father, Edwin Howison. Albina married Steve Hamilton, who was a successful rancher and civic leader who served two terms as Fresno County supervisor. Education was a focal point of the new family. Young John attended two colony schools, Mississippi and Red Bank. Mississippi was established May 4, 1969 and was located on the ranch of J.M. Heiskell. The school closed in 1903 and Heiskell moved the building to 304 Harvard in Clovis. The historic school is now a residence. Red Bank District was organized on Aug. 3, 1874 near the area of Herndon and Del Rey avenues. It is believed the school’s name was selected for the presence of the reddish clay soil in the area. The 1891 Official Historical Atlas Map of Fresno indicates a second school

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was located on the northeast corner of Sierra and Dockery avenues. The land was owned by Clovis M. Cole. Clovis’ father Stephen Cole had homesteaded there on 320 acres in 1872. Families taught their children a strict work ethic at an early age. John benefited from his step-father’s knowledge of ranching. He began working on grain ranches and learned the skill of managing the big teams required for harvesting. He was a friendly man that was known by families from the San Joaquin River to the Kings River. In 1880, at the age of 17, John began leasing land and harvesting grain. He continued that operation for 20 years. In 1899, he purchased 40 acres in the center of the Garfield District. He expanded his farm to 180 acres and named it Garfield Vineyard. He planted muscats, figs and peaches. He was active in the California Associated Raisin Company, the California Peach Growers Inc. and the California Fig Growers Association. He was also an organizer of the Clovis Farmers Union that was eventually purchased by Contributed photo. California Associated Raisin Company. Garfield School in 1912. The historic school burned down in 1990, and all that’s He was an active civic leader. He left of it is a brick archway. served from 1900-1922 on the Clovis Union High School District, and served vacant church building in 1930, and is Oct. 5, 1885 at the Academy Church. The couple welcomed son Tom. Bette as clerk on the Garfield Elementary still located there. In 1905, he founded and became died, and in 1895, John married Anne school district from 1907 to 1915 . John was a member of the president of the Farmer’s Telephone Ambrosia. They had two children: Presbyterian Church of Clovis that System headquartered in Clovis. He Maude graduated from Clovis High, was established 1897 on east side of was a director of the First National became a teacher and principal of Nees Woodworth Ave between 5th & 6th, and Bank of Clovis that was founded in Colony School. Ward graduated from was involved with the construction of May 1912. The bank was located on the Clovis High and received his D.D.S. the new 1912 church on the northwest southwest corner of Pollasky and Fifth. from the University of California. The Cadwalladers left us a rich corner of Fifth and DeWitt. The Clovis The original building remains a vital heritage. Masonic Lodge #417 purchased the part of Old Town. John married Miss Bette Heiskell on

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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Destiny De La Cruz @ClovisRoundup

October 4, 2023 – FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and FCC (Federal Communication Commission) conducted a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and (Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Wednesday, October 4th. A lot of acronyms there! The tests took place at approximately 11:20 am Pacific Standard Time The WEA portion of the test was sent to all consumer cell phones. The EAS portion of the test was sent to radios and TV’s. Emergency alerts save lives, period. Any system needs to be tested—and that’s what happened today. According to fema.org, “The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.” The WEA portion of the test utilized FEMA’S Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, “a centralized internet-based

system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks.” FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is required to be tested every three years, with the last one being in 2021. “WEA alerts are created and sent by

authorized federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. To help ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities, the alerts are accompanied by a unique tone

and vibration,” states FEMA’s press release. The Associated Press has stated that the unique tone has been used to broadcast national warnings for about 6 decades. The Wireless Emergency Alerts system (WEA) has been used about 84,000 times in the past to alert the public to a variety of emergencies since its launch in 2012. Interestingly enough, Russia also tested its public emergency warning system the same day. Their first test was in 2020 and they are required to conduct tests twice a year. If you wanted to “opt out” of the EAS test and block the alert, you could have turned off your phone, put your phone on airplane mode, or used WiFi only for the duration of the 30-minute test. There are options on both iPhones and Androids to turn off emergency alerts—at your own risk of not being notified during an emergency. In California, for instance, there could be a wildfire headed your way and you might not know until it’s too late. Emergency alerts have saved many lives, and will continue to do so.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Clovis Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the area of Shaw Ave and Minnewawa Ave. E42 arrived first due to a medium sized single story apartment with smoke showing from one unit. With life being the highest priority and crews unable to verify an “all clear” for the unit, hose lines were rapidly

deployed and T41 entered to perform a search. Heavy fire loading within the unit posed not only a challenge for firefighters but also a hazard. The fire was knocked down and a search came back negative for occupants. There were no injuries to civilians or fire personnel and the cause is currently under investigation by our Clovis fire investigations team. Fresno City E6 assisted.

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Wednesday, October 4 2023 – CPD has gone pink for #PinkWeek! From Wednesday, October 4 to Thursday, October 5, Clovis PD changed their lights to pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. This month, they will also be selling commemorative pink patches, challenge

coins & mugs with 100% of proceeds staying local to educate & raise awareness. Each item is $10 and you can purchase them in our lobby during Records business hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm (Thursdays until 2pm).

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – On Saturday, October 14th, there will be an open house at the newest fire station - Fire Station #6! You'll have an opportunity to tour the station

and one of the fire engines, meet the firefighters, participate in fire extinguisher training, and more. A free lunch will also be served from 11 AM - 1 PM, cooked and provided by the Clovis Firefighters Association. This event is open to all ages. When: Saturday, October 14, 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Fire Station #6, 2388 Encino Ave.

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Hispanic Heritage Month OCTOBER Friday, October 13 thru Tuesday, October 31 SPOOKTACULAR DISPLAYS Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, October 14 CLOVIS FIRE OPEN HOUSE FIRE STATION 6 2388 Encino Ave., Clovis, CA (Off of Leonard – between Shaw and Gettysburg) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, October 19 JOLLY TIMES Celebrating Octoberfest Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 8 a.m. Friday, October 20 CLOVIS STREET FAIR Clovis Industrial Park

567 Park Creek Dr., Clovis, CA 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, October 21 DENIM & DIAMONDS Soroptimist International of Clovis Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22 WHOLE VINE FESTIVAL Fresno State University Between Science II Bldg. and Band Practice Field (between Barstow and San Ramon) Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 21 STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME Clovis Rodeo 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 21 3RD ANNUAL CLASSIC

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CAR SHOW Willow Creek Healthcare Center 650 W. Alluvial, Clovis, CA 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, October 21 2023 FALL WINE WALK Old Town Clovis 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, October 21 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2023 Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 21 ROLEPLAYING GAME CONVENTION Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, October 27 thru Sunday, October 29 CLOVIS HAUNTED TRAIL Clovis Old Town Trail Willow and Nees Friday & Saturday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. – 9p.m. Friday, October 27 HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE CENTER Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 10 a.m.

Friday, October 27 TRUNK OR TREAT AT FARMERS MARKET Old Town Clovis Pollasky & 5th 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 29 2ND ANNUAL BOOFEST Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, October 29 CLOVIS COMMUNITY BAND FALL CONCERT Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA 2:30 p.m.

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The most basic accounts, where you can deposit and withdraw money at any time, are called regular savings accounts, or sometimes statement savings accounts. What that means is that any activity in the account—deposits, withdrawals, fees, or interest earnings—and your current balance are reported in a printed or online account statement, usually once a month. While you'll certainly earn more in a

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Most banks and credit unions offer hybrid accounts—part checking, part saving— called money market accounts (MMAs) or sometimes money market deposit accounts. They're similar to money market mutual funds, but have the advantage of FDIC or NCUA insurance. MMAs typically pay higher interest rates than regular savings accounts, and may offer blended or tiered rates, which means you can earn an even higher rate on large balances or on part of your balance over a certain level. And you can usually make a limited number of transfers or withdrawals against your account each month.

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October 4th CUSD Board Meeting J.T. Gomez

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October 6, 2023 - At the October 4th Clovis Unified School District board meeting, a few topics were covered by the School Board and concerned parents alike. In terms of recent news, CUSD maintains its stance of not making any particular choice on currently state litigated issues. Superintendent's Report Superintendent of CUSD, Dr. Corrine Folmer spoke as the superintendent does before all school board meetings and brought to light how schools are getting “busier” during the month of October. For elementary schools, October 20th will mark the end of the first quarter and this brings a catalyst for both students and school administrations to get started on testing and other events going on. Dr. Folmer mentioned that the State of the District event went well and followed up on the sentiment made during her speech there. “October is an extremely stressful month for our students and for our teachers.” Public Comments Portion

During the public comment portion of the meeting, members of the public once again pushed the school board to make a policy that would notify parents upon gender transition of students. In urging the board to make a policy, members of the public spoke at length mentioning “parents rights” at multiple points throughout. The school board will not take action on any current item being litigated upon in state court. Trustee Board Maps There was a public comment section held for the trustee maps portion that has been occurring for the past few board meetings. A few members of the public spoke this time at their given allotment of time. The discussion started on the basis of whether or not “Map 201” would be beneficial to CUSD. A few members of the public did not like the proposed map 201, and Board President David DeFrank himself stated that Map 201 had an “uphill climb” in order to be successful. A few other members of the board hoped to “keep the spirit” of the map, while at the

Photo from CUSD Website Proposed map 201 submitted for critique during the discussion on Trustee Board maps.

same time not “diluting the voting strength of the protected class.” Dr. Stephen Fogg finished the boards

comments by saying that while the areas want to be competitive, “..We all wanna be one Clovis Unified family.”

New Superintendent delivers Clovis Unified’s State of the District Destiny De La Cruz

September 28, 2023 - The morning started off with a beautiful breakfast enjoyed by a huge variety of local organizations, contributors, community leaders, and CUSD members. During breakfast, there were a few performances from CUSD students. Students from Cedarwood Elementary Oral Interpretation team performed, and leadership students from each high school energetically led sponsorship announcements. Clovis East High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC also made an appearance, marching in line holding both the American flag and the California Republic flag. Corrine Folmer, Ed.D. is officially Clovis Unified School District’s new superintendent. Dr. Folmer has been the superintendent since the beginning of this school year, but the Clovis Unified’s Annual State of the District Superintendent Breakfast truly felt like a proper welcoming into her new position at CUSD.

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Her grandfather was a teacher and coach at Clovis High School. She is the third generation in her family to graduate from Clovis Unified School District, with the fourth generation being her own children. Dr. Folmer was a kindergarten student at Jefferson Elementary, then went on to Weldon Elementary before attending Clark Intermediate and ultimately graduating from Buchanan High School.

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“I love that today, I continue to work with some of those educators who helped me become who I am today,” said Folmer. The new superintendent reiterated CUSD’s mission and aims. Their mission being: “To be a quality educational system providing the resources for all students to reach their potential in Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Their aims being: 1. Maximize Achievement for ALL

Saturday morning lineup: Second week of league play matchups

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September 30, 2023 - After a one week break, the TRAC was back in action Friday night with all teams beginning league play. Facing off against each other for the first time this year, Clovis area high schools with the addition of Central High school would all be tested. Clovis North (W) vs. Clovis East (L) - 31-21 Buchanan (L) vs. Clovis West (W)- 7-33 Central (L) vs. Clovis High (W)- 37-38 In the most anticipated game of the TRAC, only one undefeated team stands. Clovis North would outlast Clovis East and shoot to first place. Buchanan moves to an unimpressive 2-4 on the year while Clovis West and Clovis High move into a tie for second place with Clovis East. Central High School moves to 4-2 on the season, a spot just ahead of Buchanan in the league rankings. TRAC Standings Clovis North; 6-0 Clovis East; 5-1 Clovis High; 5-1

Students Operate with Increasing Efficiency and Effectiveness 3. Hire, Develop, Sustain, and Value a High Quality Diverse Workforce She also quoted the late, former superintendent, Doc Buchanan, “We believe in high standards in Clovis Schools.” “And I tell you, that remains the case today,” said Dr. Folmer. Superintendent Folmer talked about the new elementary, intermediate, and high school that are all in the process of being built. The elementary school will be named Satoshi Hirayama Elementary, located on Fowler, and Clinton and it’s due to open in 2024. The high school and intermediate school is planned for 2025, and together they’ll be called Terry P. Bradley Educational Center. The high school will be named Clovis South, and the community will soon be involved in the naming of the intermediate school. We look forward to seeing what growth CUSD will experience under Superintendent Corrine Folmer’s leadership. 2.

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Clovis West; 5-1 Central High; 4-2 Buchanan; 2-4 Next Week’s Matchups: Clovis East (5-1) vs. Clovis West (5-1); Friday, 10/6; Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7pm Clovis North (6-0) vs. Clovis High (5-1); Friday, 10/6; Lamonica Stadium, 7pm Central High (4-2) vs. Buchanan (2-4); Thursday, 10/5; Veterans Memorial Stadium 7pm

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October 7, 2023 - The second week of league play gets Clovis East back on a winning track while Clovis North continues their undefeated season. Other schools across the TRAC would not fare well against this year's top two teams. Clovis North (W) vs. Clovis High (L) - 24-7

Clovis East (W) vs. Clovis West (L) - 42-22 Central High (W) vs. Buchanan (L) - 27-6 Clovis High and Clovis West would both face off against the TRAC’s best and neither would find a victory. Buchanan High loses again, moving to 0-2 in league play. Central High moves to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in league play. TRAC Standings Clovis North; 7-0 Clovis East; 6-1 Central High; 5-2 Clovis West; 5-2 Clovis High; 5-2 Buchanan; 2-5 Next Week’s Matchups: Clovis North (7-0) vs. Clovis West (5-2); Friday, 10/13; Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7pm Clovis East (6-1) vs. Central High (5-2); Friday, 10/13; Fresno, 7pm Buchanan (2-5) vs. Clovis High (5-2); Friday, 10/13; Lamonica Stadium, 7pm

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Indigenous Peoples Day and the Clovis connection Fork Mono and Chukchansi), and more. There’s even an artifact marked “Paiute”. Paiute is a general term for many differOctober 10, 2023 - The City of Clovis was ent Indigenous peoples of the Great built on Yokuts territory. Some of the other Basin—Mono included. Most of the Paiute nearby Indigenous peoples are the Mono, languages are related to the Uto-Aztecan or Chukchansi, and Miwok. Uto-Nahuatl language family. Usage of the term is disputed, and many According to the Tachi Yokut Tribe, “We years ago there were several distinct believe the tribe along with others belonged subgroups. Yokuts lived all over Central to the first groups that settled in California. California. Previously, they were someThey are called the seed-gatherers because times called Mariposas or Mariposans. they did no farming at all in the days before The Clovis - Big Dry Creek Museum has Columbus. Their main food was acorns,” a display of Native American artifacts and “The Yokuts also ate wild plants, roots, and photos, largely from the Mono tribe. berries. They hunted deer, rabbits, prairie The Clovis history museum’s Indigenous dogs, and other small mammals and birds. display includes; a large mortar and pestle, They made simple clothing out of bark and weaved basketry, moccasins, soap stone grass. Their jewelry and headbands were carvings, stone raw hide scrapers, bone made of seeds and feathers. The Yokuts needles, arrowheads and arrows, arrow found life in the California valleys to be shafts made from bison ribs, a small mortar pleasant and peaceful for many centuries.” (stone bowl) filled with two types of acorns, The website native-land.ca is a great beaded jewelry, a soap root brush (North resource to find out what native territory Destiny De La Cruz @ClovisRoundup

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you are living on. On their website, it also provides information on Territory Acknowledgement. Within the study of cultural anthropology, this is sometimes called Land Acknowledgement, or “Honor Native Land.” In practice, a territory acknowledgement looks like opening events and gatherings by acknowledging the traditional Indigenous inhabitants of that land. Fresno State offers an interdisciplinary program called American Indian Studies (AIS). “American Indian Studies honors the Yokut and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land,” Students are able to major or minor in American Indian Studies. “The AIS program is made up of faculty with backgrounds and expertise in federal-Indian law, Indigenous histories, oral traditions and literatures, NAGPRA, cultural preservation, Indian Education, archaeology, tribal administration, cultural studies, and American Indian affairs.” Fresno City College campus features Yokuts Plaza, complete with a stone monument. The monument reads, “This area is

dedicated to the Yokuts and Mono tribes and their ancestors,” “Since time immemorial these indigenous nations have occupied the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Foothills developing distinctive cultures that have emphasized a love for the land and community. We are proud to say Fresno City College sits on Native land. This monument is to acknowledge and appreciate their cultural and historical legacy.” The monument was dedicated by the Cultural/Women’s Studies Department, President Tony Cantu, Dr. Bernard Navarro, Professor John Cho, and Artist Erik Esconvedo in 2014. Indigenous Peoples Day is often celebrated in place of Columbus Day—both to honor Indigenous people and also in response to the brutality and “depopulation” perpetrated by Christopher Columbus against Indigenous people. Indigenous Peoples Day has been celebrated for over three decades. Remembering our history is integral to the Clovis way of life, and Indigenous history is Clovis history.

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Clovis Police hosts 2023 Clovis Night Out food vendors and 80 general & boutique vendors. The vendors ranged from fresh flower bouquets and woodworking, to therapy dogs and remote controlled vehicles. The Clovis RC Club had a booth where they raffled off a new RTF Trainer RC Plane, thanks to HobbyTown USA. The club gained several new students in just one night, and all of the proceeds will be donated to a youth program through Clovis PD.

Mobile Recreation Vehicle there, along with other municipal utility vehicles like the garbage truck that the kids love so much. There was even heavy construction machinery. Families and friend groups brought lawn chairs and blankets to the park to enjoy the night from start to finish. A live band, Justin Lawerence & Double Average performed until the Skye Dreams Light Show took over.

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October 2, 2023 - Clovis PD held their 12th annual Clovis Night Out at David McDonald Park on Saturday September 30th. The event was originally created to

strengthen the relationship between the police department and our community— and it does just that. Table Mountain Rancheria sponsored the event, which is Clovis PD’s largest community event of the year. Over 100 local vendors were there; 23

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Photo contributed by Clovis Police Department (Left to right) Officer Specht with K9 Ryder, Officer Cressall with K9 Chester, and Officer Moring with K9 Dusty.

For the kids, there were several bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, and even a mechanical bull. There were displays by both the police department and the city. Clovis PD had their K9 unit, swat team, bomb unit, recruiting team and even a robot there. PD also had their specialty vehicles on display, like their intimidating armored vehicles. Of course our amazing fire department was there—both the firefighters themselves and the fire engines we all adore. The City of Clovis had their trolley and

The Skye Dreams Light Show ended with a colorful and coordinated finale; depicting the state of California, a cowgirl, a police car, and more before spelling out “I [heart] Clovis” in the night sky. All in all, the turnout was incredibly impressive, and it was clear how much the community loves this event. Congrats to Clovis PD on their 12th annual Clovis Night Out, and thank you to all of the people who showed up for our community.

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