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December 16, 2022: No more than a week ago, Diane Pearce recast herself from regular citizen Diane Pearce into Councilmember Diane Pearce. How and why did she accomplish this? “I’ve always had that kind of political bug, I suppose, or at least interest on the side of information and policy.”

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Mayor Jose Flores stands ready to cut the ribbon officially opening Fire Station 6. Fire Station 6 is the newest public safety building opened in the City of Clovis. (Left to Right; Councilman Drew Bessinger, City Manager John Holt, Mayor Pro-Tem Lynne Ashbeck, Mayor Jose Flores, Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua, Fire Chief John Binaski)

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During the past year that was 2022, several events occurred that helped shape the impact that different Clovis institutions had and will have for years to come.

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addition to three different elections, and a multitude of events that happened in the Clovis area.

The events that follow for each Clovis institution helped to make up what would be the year of “2022”.

City Government:

-Measure B was passed in the

November elections. Started as a recommendation from the Citizens Advisory Committee that began way back in February, Measure B looks to use a Transient Occupancy Tax to help fund up to $500,000 for Clovis PD. -Mayor Jose Flores and Councilman

However, what is more out of the ordinary for Councilmember Pearce is the fact that she’s actually on the forefront of politics, one of the faces now, of an entire city. “In terms of actually being a candidate and putting myself out there to serve in public office, that is brand new. That is not something I had ever anticipated, although government and politics was something I was interested in for a long time.”

Something else relatively new to Councilmember Pearce is her residency in the City of Clovis, a topic that came up during her two runs for political office, one in 2022 and her previous attempt in 2020.

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On December 8th the Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) Board of Directors honored Susan Frantzich’s 38 years of board membership and retirement.

On January 12th, her daughter Heather Frantzich will be sworn in as a member of the board.

“It’s definitely bittersweet,” says Heather Frantzich, on taking over her mother’s seat on the board,

“but I’m blessed and I’m honored to continue that legacy, it really means the world to me.“

Susan Frantzich says that her career on the board actually began in 1981, when Wayne Rohde stepped down, but she was sworn in officially in 1984.

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New Year's Reflections and Resolutions 1. Jordan and Ana — Reflections: One of our favorite things we did this year was go to an LA All Star Game.

Resolutions: To travel more in 2023.

2. Joey — Reflections: I loved spending time with my family and friends and going to church. Resolutions: I want to make a difference with the help of Jesus Christ.

3. Nathan — Reflections: It's nice to be single again!

Resolutions: Get into bull riding again and get a good job this year.

4. John — Reflections: Getting the opportunity to record my new single in Nashville. Resolutions: I'm looking Forward to changing lives one song at a time in 2023.

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5. Cooper — Reflections: I enjoyed spending time with my Veteran owner. Resolutions: To get more pepperoni treats!

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Old Town coffee group reigns during their weekly meet up.

Jeff Millard with a canjo diddlibo.

There's a new machine in town!

Located in Scoops and Soups, come check out the Wowie Zowie.

Mel Mason brings the music back to old town. Mason repaired and restored the piano located in front of On the Edge coffee shop after it had been vandalized.

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Bob Whalen stepped down from Clovis City Council and did not seek reelection for upcoming terms -New members of City Council, Matt Basgall and Diane Pearce, were sworn in December and voted in the November elections

-City of Clovis awarded a 15% raise to the Transit Drivers in July -Fire Station 6 was opened in the Loma Vista Community

-Tarpey elementary was recognized by the City Council for receiving the Civic Learning Award of Excellence from the Judicial Branch of California -Wilma Tom Hashimoto wins 2022 Fresno County Mother of the Year in March and was recognized in May by the Council

-Filmmaker Jeff Aiello was honored at a City Council meeting for his efforts in producing the documentary, Afterburn: The Creekside Fire Documentary -City Council officially ended emergency services related to Covid-19 in March Clovis Unified School District:

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The SCCCD Board of Trustees joined Dr. Lori Bennett in a groundbreaking for Clovis Community College’s new Applied Technology Building on Monday, May 2nd, 2022

-Betsy Sandoval retired from her position with Clovis Unified after 41 years of service -CUSD as well elected two new members to their school board; Clint Olivier and Deena Combs-Flores will serve District 1 and District 6

-Clovis Unified battled mask mandates and parent opinions early in the year, quickly providing the option to students to either Clovis Community College: wear or not wear masks in school. The State of California would then end mask mandates -In May, Clovis Community College held a groundbreaking for their new site. The in schools a short period of time later site will hold their new Applied Technology -CUSD would honor both the 2021 and Building 2022 Students of Promise classes -President Dr. Lori Bennett announced her -Teachers in the district were honored for retirement earlier in year and served her final their efforts during “Teachers Appreciation year as President of the school through 2022 Week” -Dr. Kim E. Armstrong was elected new -The Clovis North Marching Band traveled President of Clovis Community College to New York to play in the Macy’s Thankswhich will be effective January 3rd, 2023 giving Day Parade

-Clovis Community College also partnered with CUSD to provide students the Summer at SEA program, helping Latinx and low income students explore science areas Clovis Chamber of Commerce

-The Chamber of Commerce held their annual Big Hat Days for the 84th year

-Clovis Fest was a big hit again giving entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their talents and products for the second year in a row Clovis Veterans Memorial District

-CVMD holds their Memorial Day Weekend Events including their freedom run and Monday car show -CVMD also hosted their Veterans Day events on November 11th

-The 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor was remembered in fruition with a special ceremony

-CVMD’s CEO Lorenzo Rios was sworn in as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army at the end of last year, in November of 2021, officially honored by the Clovis Roundup in 2022 Miscellaneous Clovis Events

-Kiwanis Club hosts Freedom Fest for first time since 2019

-Clovis High Softball went on a playoff run that ended in June -Clovis East Baseball won their first Valley Championship at Pete Biden Field against Central High School -Clovis High Football Legend and Raiders Star Daryle Lamonica dies at the age of 80

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The annual ClovisFest kicks off with the traditional hot air balloon liftoff at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds just before sunrise on both Saturday and Sunday.

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and one maintenance man.”

Since then, the CVMD has grown both in staff and construction, adding more facilities and programs to serve veterans and active military, and to extend that legacy of service to the greater community.

who gave their lives to serve our country, and the Pinedale Assembly Center Remembrance Plaza, dedicated to the 4,800 Japanese Americans who were interned there in 1948.

“There was always a project underway,” Susan Frantzich said, “so I kept signing on for four more years to see how it would turn out.”

Heather Frantzich was 11 when her mother In a video honoring Susan Frantzich’s years began serving on the board at CVMD, “As of service that was posted to CVMD’s social a kid I used to decorate the trees during media accounts, Chief Executive Officer Christmas, and I helped with all the centerLorenzo Rios listed the five memorials the pieces for the veterans’ dinners, I really District was able to construct in the time that grew up there.”

Frantzich served on the board.

Heather Frantzich is the daughter of a VietAmong them was The Garden of Honor atrium that sits in the center of the main building at CVMD, dedicated to veterans

nam Veteran herself, and she says that’s part of why CVMD has always been close to her heart.

-David Liberta, co-owner of Luna’s Pizzeria in Old Town Clovis passed away in October (photo top right) -The Clovis Rodeo hosted their 108th

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Annual Rodeo, arguably the biggest event in Clovis throughout the year

-Butterfly Gardens, a 75 Unit Supportive Housing development, was officially opened in December. The housing units offer support to its residents who are at risk of homelessness -Gabe Camarillo leaves the Clovis Roundup after two years of coverage on Clovis sports -Trail Fest takes place in May for the sixth year with plenty of participants biking or hiking Clovis Trails -The Clovis Botanical Gardens celebrated it’s 20th anniversary

-Clovis native Jenna Prandini wins Gold alongside her teammates in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Eugene In conclusion, 2022 was a year of plenty of notable events for the community of Clovis.

The people of Clovis have come out on the other side of Covid and will now look forward to the new beginnings of 2023.

Moreover, Susan Frantzich believes that her daughter will thrive in her new role on the board of directors.

“She’s been great everywhere that she’s worked,” Susan Frantzich said, “I’m real proud of her, she’s very diligent and she’ll have a lot of new ideas, you can count on her.”

As for what she plans to do for the board, “The shoes I have to fill are huge,” Heather said, “and it’s too soon to tell what’s on my plate right now. I definitely have a lot of ideas but I just need to get in there first, see what’s going on and go from there.”

Meanwhile Susan Frantzich is enjoying her long-awaited and well-deserved retirement at her home in the foothills. “I’ll be 77 next year,” she said, “I want to live out my life the way I started it, on my ranch.”

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Susan with her daughter Heather Frantzich.

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December 15, 2022: The Clovis City Council recently experienced changes in leadership.

Two longtime political leaders in the City of Clovis, Mayor Jose Flores and Councilman Bob Whalen did not seek reelection in the past November elections, leaving two seats open to newcomers of the Clovis City government.

These two newcomers, Matt Basgall and Diane Pearce, have been elected by the people of Clovis and have been officially sworn in as council members. The standing council members, including Mayor Lynne Ashbeck, Mayor Pro-Tem Vong Mouanoutoua, and incumbent Councilman Drew Bessinger, who ran alongside council members Basgall and Pearce, all have the similar experience and enthusiasm when it comes to serving their upcoming terms.

Bessinger will serve until 2026, while Ashbeck and Mouanoutoua will choose whether or not to seek reelection in 2024.

faces, one of them, I’ve known Matt for over two decades….We have problems that we’re gonna have to deal with, we’re gonna have different perspectives, we may not all agree on every solution, but we all have the same goal, and that’s to help the citizens of Clovis.”

He then went into speaking about a few of those problems that he believes are facing the city of Clovis.

“Like every community, we have a burgeoning homeless issue, we have an understaffed police department, we have an affordable housing crisis that’s being put on cities to fix, unfairly, but that’s kind of the way things go.”

Mayor Pro Tem Vong Mouanoutoua continued the sentiment of Bessinger, talking about how having new members of the City Council can have a great effect in the form of bringing new positions and ideas to the table.

“Having new people with new perspectives, new sorts of experiences, new views is always beneficial to a city like ours.

Hopefully we can maintain the type of Each council member has looked back to the leadership that those before us have always past to identify what has been good for the maintained.” public of Clovis while also looking towards Looking towards his next term, Mayor Pro the future and anticipating any possible Tem Mouanoutoua mentioned that he hopes changes that may need to be made. the council can “...continue to be good stewCouncilman Drew Bessinger, who made it ards and servants of the people. And that we clear that he and now former Mayor Flores continue to have a servant’s heart.” will remain friends, spoke about what he Newly elected Mayor Lynne Ashbeck is looks forward to the most when working optimistic that while losing two long standwith the new council as a whole. ing council members, the newly elected pair “I look forward to being with two new

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Relatively short compared to other political elites in the City of Clovis, Diane has only lived in Clovis going on four years. She explains that her move from Fresno came, “Because of the values that the community promotes and puts out there, we just felt that it really aligned with who we are and what we want.”

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will put forth their new ideas in a move she says can “make a council special”.

“I thimk with new council members it’s sort of the intersection of new ideas which is great, new perspectives, they’ve had recent outreach into the community. I also look forward to continuing the traditions that make our council special.”

the 110 year history of Clovis, and stated, “They were excellent servants, they were faithful servants, they did an excellent job.”

The perspective change that all three existing council members touched on seems to be a good marking point for where the City of Clovis looks to be headed. With changes coming from inside the council to start, the city now looks at how they can change its Mayor Ashbeck proclaimed that she thinks it’s the “combination” of working well with ideas into forming not only a more collecnew members and their new ideas while also tive bond within its council chambers but also within its city’s residents. All the while, honoring those who have come from the just as Mayor Lynne Ashbeck mentioned, past that “have got us to this point”.

“Keeping in honored tradition” in terms of On the leaving of Councilman Bob Whalen values instilled in the past, remains another and Mayor Jose Flores, Mayor Ashbeck similarity amongst the City Council. revealed, “After sitting next to those two for According to their answers, it appears that twenty-one and nineteen years, it’s personthe Clovis City Council sits between changally, I will miss them, I will miss the forty ing perspective and keeping the city’s tradiyears together of knowledge about our city. tions alive. Just as these “traditions” have But for them, the time was right.” endured, the history of Clovis is what stands She finished by pointing out that the two in the way of whether or not this City Counserved the community for about twenty of cil is able to do so.

Councilmember Pearce also offered her thoughts on how the election of 2020 helped her prepare for the battle amongst ten candidates that was 2022.

“I had the opportunity to knock on thousands and thousands of doors of Clovis voters and meet the residents and have some of that experience under my belt. When this opportunity came up, it was just kind of an extension of that first campaign.” Because of this, Diane felt that she had a connection with a lot of the community members and To Pearce, this just demonstrates the attracreally felt that it gave her a “leg up” on the tion that is the City of Clovis, and why many rest of the candidates. would make the move to the town. “I am of the large number of people who have chosen In speaking about that connection with the to make Clovis my home more recently than community members from both of her election cycle campaigns, she realizes a lot of some.” the problems on the forefront of their minds.

At least one of those longer-living Clovis residents, Fresno County Supervisor Nathan “I know that we do have a public safety issue, and not only is it the most important Magsig, became an outspoken proponent to people when everything is going well, for Councilmember Pearce during her but it’s one of Clovis’ claims to fame, being run for office, while also being a person ‘Safest in the Valley’.” She explains that whom she calls “..a friend for a long time.” whether this means funding for the police Knowing that certain members of Clovis department or other public safety avenues can have a certain credibility, like Supervisuch as the fire department, she looks sor Magsig and Mayor Jose Flores, Diane forward to “tackling” these challenges head Pearce welcomed the favor of an endorseon. ment saying, “That stamp of Clovis native approval I think really helped in kind of “The second issue is the homelessness issue, making sure that the people understood that and the difficulty with that topic is: One, I’m all in on Clovis.” you always want to make sure that we’re

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addressing those things in a compassionate manner. We are talking about our fellow human beings and treating them with dignity and support.” At the same time, Pearce recognizes that the issue of homelessness can also become worse if “..you don’t handle it at the outset…It’s creeping in and becoming more and more of a problem.”

In order to keep from being “behind the eightball”, Pearce hopes to begin addressing this issue so that the City “...can get a handle on it”.

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out her informative interview by remembering those members of the Clovis City Government that have served before her and stated, “Clovis has been critically successful because of the people who have come before, and I feel that it is an obligation to continue that.”

“I’m very excited and humbled and privileged to be able to serve this great community with a fantastic and storied history, but with a future that is just as bright and just as exciting, and I look forward to being a part of it.”

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23 events to add to your 2023 calendar J.T. Gomez

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The best of Clovis throughout 2023

December 28, 2022 Here at Clovis Roundup, we’re always on the lookout for Clovis events to both feature and attend.

Believe me, there is no shortage.

With multiple events often taking place every day, a person or family can pick and chose the event they do not want to miss out on. However, often this results in "event hopping" as all the events are spectacular.

In the article that follows, you will find a list of 23 activities, events, or otherwise “happenings” throughout the Clovis area that have both taken place in 2022 and look forward to taking place in 2023.

We hope you enjoy our list, and feel free to drop some suggestions for the upcoming 2023 year!

JANUARY

Annual Community Breakfast Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Saturday January 14th, 9:00 am California Health Services University Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Salute to Business Awards Thursday January 26th 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Clovis Veterans Memorial District FEBRUARY

Clovis Community Heritage Center Located at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-5

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Almost St Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl Old Town Clovis, March 11th 4:30-9:00 pm APRIL

Chamber of Commerce’s Big Hat Days Old Town Clovis, April 1-2nd Clovis Rodeo Clovis Rodeo Grounds April 26-30th

Visit the Botanical Gardens 945 N. Clovis 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MAY

Trail Fest First Saturday in May

CVMD’s Memorial Day Festivities Memorial Day Weekend Fun Run on Saturday Car Show and Booths Monday JUNE

Friday Night Farmers Market Saturday Morning Farmers Market Runs April-October in Old Town Clovis JULY

Freedom Fest Fireworks Show Fourth of July Fireworks Show Hosted by Clovis Kiwanis Club AUGUST

Visit the Clovis Museum Located 401 Pollasky Ave

Multiple Car Shows Car shows not only in August but from May through the Summer

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Clovis Chief of Police Curt Fleming during the 9/11 Memorial.

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Clovis Fest Hosted by Chamber of Commerce Highlights business inventions/ideas in Old Town Clovis

9/11 Memorial Located at 3485 Never Forget Lane Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ceremony on September 11th

Pistachio Party Either last weekend of September or first weekend in October One of larger Friday Farmers Market parties in addition to Peach Party OCTOBER

Clovis PD’s Clovis Night Out David McDonald Park first Saturday in October Halloween Spooktacular Clovis Veterans Memorial District Halloween ceremony put on by district

NOVEMBER

One Enchanted Evening Old Town Clovis

CVMD Veterans Day Festivities Thanksgiving Day Luncheon at Senior Center Open to all not only Seniors DECEMBER

Pearl Harbor Remembrance CVMD hosted event Christmas Parade Old Town Clovis

Christmas Tree Lighting Clovis Civic Center First Monday in December

Here Comes Santa CVMD Hosted Christmas event

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Clovis Kiwanis and Boy Scouts host Annual Senior Christmas Luncheon Samantha Golden

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Clovis Kiwanis hosted their annual Senior Christmas Luncheon at the Clovis Veteran’s

Memorial District on Saturday the 17th, with the help of Boy Scouts of America (BSA Scouts) Troop 60.

“The mission of the Kiwanis is really to serve the community, and this is a portion of the community that we love working with.”

Shawn Miller, MC for the luncheon and member of the Kiwanis Club of Clovis said,

Miller said that the Senior Christmas Luncheon has been put on annually for nearly

50 years, with a great turnout, “We’ve been doing this since probably 1975 or 1976, and we serve between 350 and 500 seniors every year.”

“Everything was great, we loved it,” said Robert Garcia, who attended with his family, “I think this is about the fifth year we’ve come to this, and we try not to miss it. As long as we’re healthy, we show up.”

The Kiwanis Club of Clovis has been focused on community service for over 40 years, and they are the charter sponsor of Boy Scouts of America (BSA Scouts) Troop 60.

The BSG Scouts, boy and girl, from Cub Scout to Eagle showed up to the event to serve cookies and coffee, the turkey lunch, and cake for dessert to our community’s seniors.

Scoutmaster Jason Bales said, “I think this is our 20th year helping Kiwanis do this event.”

Bales explained the kind of effort and planning that goes into the event for the BSA Scouts; they get there early and leave late, to do the set-up and tear-down.

The event included holiday music from the “Free Country” band, a performance by Clovis Chorale during the main course, an open dance floor, and a cookie raffle at the end of the afternoon.

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Clovis Chorale preforming during the main course of the Senior Luncheon.

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President & CEO to lead the organization toward further accomplishments in the years and decades ahead.”

objectives will continue to expand essential quality and affordable healthcare @ClovisRoundup services to those communities still strugOn January 1, 2023 United Health Centers In his acceptance remarks Mr. Preas stated gling with access and will incorporate (UHC) welcomes its new President and “I have had the pleasure of working with Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Justin Preas. one of the most talented executive leaders Mr. Preas has been with UHC for nearly in healthcare today and together with the 18 years since 2005 and has held two exceptional team members we have develprevious positions as Chief Operating oped together over these many years, I am Officer and most recently as the Deputy both confident and excited to continue our CEO before being offered the position path ahead and serve the organization with of President & CEO by the UHC Board dedication and hard work.” of Directors following the retirement of Over the last decade, UHC has become Colleen Curtis. one of the largest outpatient health care UHC Board Chair, Dr. John R. Shantz stated “Justin has been serving as the Deputy CEO for the last 7 years and together Colleen and Justin have worked together collaborating, planning and implementing a management and growth strategy that is second to none in the Central Valley or in the entire state of California.

providers in the Central Valley with nearly 30 health centers, over 1,000 staff, and nearly 200,000 patients while being recognized in the top tier of all health centers in the United States for patient care outcomes.

It is with equal gratitude that we are excited to have Mr. Preas as our new

And as 2023 unfolds, UHC is positioned to open four new locations in the Central Valley including in the city of Visalia and several in Fresno.

Mr. Preas has said the UHC strategic

Thomas William Ramage 11/12/1941 - 12/26/2022

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Thomas William Ramage

many new specialty services to remain a leader and the best choice in community healthcare well into the future

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UHC welcomes new President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Justin Preas.

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On December 26, 2022, Thomas William Ramage passed away at the age of 81.

For many, Tom was a dedicated educator with a gift for sharing his knowledge and a wonderful sense of humor.

For others, Tom offered much-needed encouragement, stability and unwavering support during challenging times.

His final days were spent surrounded by his loving wife, Sandi, and his daughters, Tami, His dedication to kids extended past the Susan and Holly. school year, as a camp counselor and direcTom lived his life exactly as he wanted: as tor at Bob Mathias/Alta Sierra Summer the best teacher, husband, father, grandfaCamp. ther and friend to all who were fortunate The relationships formed there were truly enough to know him. life-altering, forging decades-long friendTom devoted his life to education, beginning his career at the age of 21 in the Clovis Unified School District and remaining there for 40 years.

ships with his camp family, who affectionately know him as “Bobo”. At camp, Tom was greatly admired as a mentor, leader and friend.

It is difficult to overestimate the profound impact that Tom had on his students during his long career.

Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Dick, and his parents, James and Ruth.

Perhaps this is best exemplified by the numerous letters, visits and testaments from his students, even decades after he taught them.

At this time, the family requests that you share your thoughts about Tom on his memorial site at Forever Missed. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a future date.

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FAMILY FEATURES

etting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help make nutritious eating more manageable, call together your family and work with one another to create a menu everyone can enjoy while staying on track.

Connecting an array of recipes that all can agree on starts with versatile ingredients like dairy.

Gathering at the table with your loved ones while enjoying delicious, nutritious recipes featuring yogurt, cheese and milk can nourish both body and soul.

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For example, the key dairy ingredients in these recipes from Milk Means More provide essential nutrients for a healthy diet. The cheese varieties in Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes and 15-Minute Weeknight Pasta provide vitamin B12 for healthy brain and nerve cell development and are a good source of calcium and protein, which are important for building and maintaining healthy bones.

Meanwhile, the homemade yogurt sauce served alongside these Grilled Chicken Gyros provides protein and zinc.

To find more nutritious meal ideas to fuel your family’s health goals, visit MilkMeansMore.org.

Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes

Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided

1 1/2 pounds salmon or halibut fillets, cut into four serving-size pieces 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preheat oven to 425 F. Line 18-by-13-by1-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In medium bowl, toss tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano or dill weed, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Place fish pieces, skin side down, on one side of prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Lightly press feta cheese on top of fish.

Pour tomato mixture on other side of prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon tomato mixture over top.

15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 6 16 2 1/2 1 1 1/2 1 1/4 2 1 1

quarts water ounces linguine or penne pasta tablespoons unsalted butter cup thinly sliced onion cup thinly sliced carrots cup thinly sliced sweet bell pepper cup grape tomatoes, halved teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon black pepper cloves garlic, peeled and minced cup reserved pasta water teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1/2 cup smoked provolone cheese, shredded 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) Parmesan cheese (optional) Bring water to rolling boil and prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente texture, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

Stir in onions, carrots and sweet bell peppers.

Saute vegetables about 5 minutes, or until they brighten in color and begin to soften. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute to allow tomatoes to release juices.

Pour reserved pasta water into skillet, stirring well. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings, as desired.

Transfer drained pasta to skillet along with lemon zest and smoked provolone cheese, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Grilled Chicken Gyros

Grilled Chicken Gyros

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes chill time Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Chicken: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

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cloves garlic, peeled and minced tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon black pepper pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Yogurt Sauce: 1 1/2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup diced cucumber 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3-4 small loaves whole-wheat pita bread, halved lengthwise 1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion To make chicken: Place melted butter, dill, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in gallon-size zip-top freezer bag. Seal bag and shake contents to combine. Add chicken. Seal bag, pressing air out of bag. Shake chicken to coat

with marinade. Refrigerate chicken in marinade 30 minutes.

To make yogurt sauce: Stir yogurt, lemon juice, diced cucumber, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover sauce and refrigerate.

Heat grill to medium heat.

Grill chicken over direct heat, about 10 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer chicken to cutting board and rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice chicken across grain.

Serve chicken on pita bread with tomatoes, red onion and yogurt sauce.

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LET’S TALK CLOVIS:

Honoring Clovis Veterans and Gold Star Heroes Peg Bos

Historian/Clovis Museum Contributed

Sergeant Ray Richey (family arrived in Clovis 1927) joined the Army in 1943. He fought at Omaha Beach, Normandy, the Black Forrest and the battle of the Bulge.

He left the service in 1946 and began building residential homes in 1948. He would build 100 homes in Clovis prior to his 1995 retirement.

We are sharing the lives of a few of the 59 Clovis Gold Star Heroes and the brave veterIke Herrera (his family arrived in Clovis in ans that returned to Clovis after the wars.

1919) joined the US Navy at age seventeen U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Philmore Bratton in 1943. He survived nine major battles (1923-1943) graduated from Clovis High in while on the destroyer USS Dewy. He 1941. He died while fighting in North Africa returned to Clovis and established a successduring WW II. A friend of his recently left ful plumbing company and purchased/built a rose near his picture (at the Museum) to rental homes and apartments. honor his memory.

US Army Sergeant Melvin Kirk (1964 Peggy and Jeff Hubbard lost two of their Clovis High graduate) was killed (May 3, sons. US Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard 1968) in action during his second tour of (age 22 years) was killed in November of Vietnam. He was wounded twice prior to his 2004 by a road side bomb in Iraq. US Army death and was awarded two Purple Hearts in Corporal Nathan Hubbard (age 21 years) addition to the Silver Star. was killed in a helicopter crash in northern B/General George Middleton USAF/ANG Iraq in August of 2007. Both men were (ret) (1923-2008) flew Hump missions graduates of Buchannan High School. (supplies and personnel) across the HimaUSAF Colonel Jack Weyant was born and layas. The Burma Road had been closed raised on a family ranch in the Temperance in 1942 by the Japanese Army. The flights Colony area. He graduated from Clovis were dangerous (weather and enemy fire).

High in 1939. He flew 30 missions (23 as One thousand men and 600 planes were formation leader) in his B-24 “Liberator” lost until the road was re-opened in 1945. over Nazi forces. He flew 144 combat George began teaching at Clovis High in sorties (attack by one plane) over Vietnam.

1949 (returned to Air Force 1951-1957) and He retired in 1972 (30 years 8 month career) retired in 1983. and lives in Clovis with wife Marilyn. He USMC Cpl. Andrew Ruiz graduated from was awarded the Legion of Merit on three Clovis High School in 1967. He was fourth separate occasions.

generation of Clovis. He had been wounded twice (awarded Purple Heart with Cluster) and was a month away from coming home when a sniper bullet ended his life in South Vietnam.

USMC Major Earl Smittcamp fought in four major invasions in the South Pacific. He was wounded during the landing at the Palau Islands. He returned to Clovis in 1945 and with his wife Muriel (1917-2009) purchased historic (originally homesteaded 1867) 200 acres (Minnewawa between Nees and Shepherd) they began their successful agri-business venture. The couple made generous land donations to Saint Agnes Hospital and CSU, Fresno (Smittcamp Alumni House).

Earl and his family remain generous contributors to Clovis.

US Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Richard Caster graduated from Clovis High in 1950.

He was the adopted son of George (Clovis High Instructor) and Grayce Castor. He was mortally wounded on June 6, 1951 in Korea and is buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Korea. Richard was a gifted pianist.

Tony Piombino was killed in action while serving on a sub-chaser during the 1944 battle of Normandy. His family owned a lumber trucking business near Blackstone and Gettysburg. His four brothers also served in the War: 2 Navy, 1 Army and 1 Merchant Marine.

USMC Colonel Emil J. Radic (1923-1982) was awarded the Silver Star in 1967 while

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USAF 2nd Lt, Philmore Bratton, 1923-1943.

1941 Clovis High Graduate. Killed in action WWII, North Africa.

serving in Vietnam. He was president of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce from 1976-1982.

We cannot add to their noble service and sacrifice but we can recognize the rich heritage they provided us. We must remain vigilant and protective oft the freedom they preserved.

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Clovis Police arrest robbery suspect, victim in critical condition

Contributed by Clovis Police @ClovisPolice_CA

December 30th 2022: A robbery suspect was taken into custody this morning after he beat an elderly male and stole his cell phone in front of a store near Herndon/ Clovis.

911 calls began coming into CPD communications center just after 8 AM regarding an elderly male lying on the sidewalk, appearing to be injured.

Clovis Police Officers, Clovis Fire, and EMS responded immediately to find the victim with a head injury.

A store employee witnessed the assault and was able to provide a suspect description.

Officers searched the area and located the suspect with the victim’s cell phone, and he was taken into custody without incident.

At this time, it does not appear that the suspect used a weapon.

The 78-year-old victim was transported to the hospital with major injuries where he remains in critical condition.

The suspect has been identified as 37-yearold Joseph Wright of Fresno County.

Wright is facing felony charges in relation to the robbery and battery of the victim this morning.

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Booking photo of Joseph Wright.

CPD would like to thank the witnesses who called 911 immediately which allowed their officers to respond and arrest the suspect nearby and tend to the victim.

Clovis Police arrest armed robbery suspects Contributed by Clovis Police @ClovisPolice_CA

On Thursday, December 28th, two suspects were arrested after they robbed a Clovis business using a handgun.

Officers responded to Advance America near Shaw/Peach just before 10:30AM for a report of an armed robbery.

Although no one was injured, employees were shaken.

Officers gathered information on a suspect who entered the business, brandished a handgun, and demanded money.

Employees handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash after which the suspect left after getting into a car that was waiting for him nearby.

Using video surveillance inside of the business and city cameras and technology on the street, Officers and Detectives were able to

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quickly identify the male suspect.

Detectives located the suspect in his car in Fresno and arrested him without incident.

The suspect’s girlfriend was also arrested after it was determined that she drove the car to and from the robbery.

Following the arrest, a loaded handgun matching the description provided by the victim was located in the suspect’s car.

Detectives also located the clothing that the suspect wore during the robbery in a trash can at a location nearby.

The suspects have been identified as 38-year-old Bekim Eriven and 34-year-old Michele Patton, both of Fresno.

Eriven was booked into Fresno County Jail for several felonies including robbery, conspiracy, and charges related to the firearm because he is a convicted felon.

Patton was booked into Fresno County Jail for robbery and conspiracy.

Top left, booking photo of Bekim Eriven. Top right, the handgun found in suspect’s car that matched description by a victim. Bottom left, booking photo of Michele Patton. Bottom right, suspect’s clothing found on trash can.

Do you know who the vehicle burglary & fraud suspect is?

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Submit an anonymous tip using our free mobile “Clovis Police” app or call Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP. Case 22-73363.

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Thursday, Jan. 26 2023 CLOVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SALUTE TO BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 CLOVIS ROTARY 30TH CRAB FEED & AUCTION Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28 WINTER NIGHT HIKE ON THE MCKENZIE Thursday, Jan. 19 Hosted by Sierra Foothill Conservancy JOLLY TIMES Clovis Senior Activity Center McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve 850 4th St., 22477 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA Clovis, CA 8:45 a.m.

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Sheriff Margaret Mims Logs Off for Her Final Time Clovis Roundup Staff @ClovisRoundup

Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Sheila Ownsbey preformed the duties of Sheriff Margaret Mims special sign-off. ***RADIO TRANSCRIPT BELOW***

Fresno II to all units please hold all radio traffic as we acknowledge final log off for 2A01, Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims. ID 0878.

Her 42 year law enforcement career started in 1980 as the first sworn female officer of

the Kerman Police Department.

In 1983 she joined the ranks of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office where her career continued to be marked by firsts – first woman K-9 handler with her K-9 partner Justice, first woman to attain the rank of sergeant, lieutenant, captain, assistant sheriff and sheriff when she was elected as the 25th sheriff of Fresno County in 2006.

She has served with distinction as patrol deputy, property detective, court deputy, sergeant in patrol, in the domestic violence/ sex crime unit, crime prevention, crime analysis, public information officer.

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Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims.

Lieutenant as an area commander, personnel unit, mutual aid coordinator, and Capt of the jail and courts unit.

In her 16 years as sheriff, she has represented the county of Fresno before two presidents of the United States, and stood her ground with against two California governors.

professionalism.

Congratulations on your retirement, we wish you continued health and happiness.

Fresno II to all units – at 11:47 on this date, it is with great honor I log off our sheriff.

God bless you ma’am.

Fresno II clear.

***A special thank you to Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Sheila Ownsbey for handling the duties of this special You have served the people and law enforce- sign-off*** ment community with dignity, honor and Sheriff Mims, thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of Fresno County.

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Sheriff Margaret Mims Logs Off Final Time.

Auberry Road Goes Into the New Year With Closure Krystle Nozartash @ClovisRoundup

January 2, 2023 As of Tuesday morning, the shoulder parts of Auberry Road in the Alder Springs area still remained closed due to rockslides from excessive rains on Monday, January 2.

Fresno County’s Public Works and Planning RMO are maintaining the closure and working with a contractor to reopen the road as quickly as possible.

In addition State Route 168 remains closed due to a rockslide. Resulting in the only detour route being Tollhouse Road. The county’s RMO is running maintenance vehicles on Tollhouse Road 24-hours-a-day to keep the road open.

However, the public is encouraged not to travel in this area due to the limited roads open and the incoming inclement weather.

drive cautiously as it’s a narrow and winding two-lane road.

California Highway Patrol is aware this detour is no longer an option for CalTrans’ 168 closure from the rockslides. ***UPDATE***

The County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning has determined that the portion of Auberry Road experiencing erosion can be repaired, but it may take up to 14 days depending on weather conditions.

In the meantime, Auberry Road, with the exception of the portion in the Alder Springs area where the worksite is, is open to local traffic only.

Again, Auberry Road in the Alder Springs area by the work site is FULLY CLOSED. Only emergency vehicles will be allowed through that portion.

If necessary drive along Tollhouse Road,

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Fresno County maintaining the closure of Auberry road.

Homicide Suspect Arrested Following Family Disturbance Contributed by Clovis Police @ClovisPolice_CA

On the evening of December 21nd an argument between two adult brothers inside of an apartment ended in tragedy when one was stabbed and the other was arrested.

Officers were dispatched to an apartment near Peach/Gettysburg just after 4PM for a reported stabbing.

As officers approached the apartment, they located an adult male with a stab wound to his upper body just outside, and family members nearby.

Officers, Clovis Fire, and EMS attempted life saving measures. Unfortunately, the victim passed away on scene from his injuries.

The suspect was found at the apartment and was immediately detained.

A few other family members, including an infant, were located inside the apartment.

However, no one was injured other than the victim.

Clovis Police Detectives’ investigation showed that the 2 adult brothers were arguing, and one stabbed the other with a knife.

The suspect has been identified as 21-yearold David Brewington of Clovis.

He has been arrested and booked into Fresno County Jail for homicide and child endangerment.

The victim has been identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as 23-year-old Elijah Brewington of Clovis.

The infant has been turned over to Child Protective Services (CPS), and Clovis Police Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of this unfortunate tragedy.

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Booking Photo of David Brewington.

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Clovis seniors enjoy "Jolly Times" luncheon Clovis Roundup Staff @ClovisRoundup

At the December Jolly Times Luncheon, attended by about 180 people, attendees were treated to a turkey lunch and dessert, musical entertainment from Clovis Chorale and local bands Top Dollar Dudes and Diamonds after Dark, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and everybody left with a gift from Santa Claus.

There was also a raffle given away, the prize was a television.

Jolly Times is a monthly luncheon hosted on the third Thursday of every month by the Jolly Times Committee. The cost of attendance is $10 January through November. In December the cost for attendance is $15. The Jolly Times Committee use the proceeds from every other month to purchase gifts for the December event. The Committee and other participants hold a Santa’s Workshop to wrap nearly 200 Christmas presents the week before the December event.

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Jolly Times December luncheon.

Fresno State Marching Band Closes Out Rose Bowl Parade J.T. Gomez

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January 1, 2023: This year, the annual Rose Bowl Parade held in Pasadena was closed out by none other than the Fresno State Marching Band.

It was announced in October of 2021 that the band would perform and in September of 2022 the band surpassed the $35,000 goal needed to travel to the parade.

The 290-member band participated in the 5.5 mile parade, the 134th in Rose Bowl history.

This was the first appearance by the band in program history.

The band also participates in the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, an opportunity for marching bands to perform a field show showcasing musicianship and pageantry.

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The Fresno State Marching Band at the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. on January 2, 2023.

for a college marching band and I am immensely proud of what our student-musicians have achieved…We cannot wait to perform for the hundreds of thousands of people who will line the parade route as we represent Fresno State in ‘The Granddaddy of them All’ the 2023 Rose Parade!”

Dr. Honora Chapman, Dean of the College Arts and Humanities, upon first hearing that the marching band would participate in the parade exclaimed, “We’re so excited that the Bulldog Marching Band will be representing Fresno State in the Rose Parade on January 2…About 50 million people around the world will be able to hear the musical pride of the Valley play. We hope you can join us in Pasadena!”

The band’s performance can be viewed online here at the link below. https://youtu.be/U1s2ySSBv4I?t=8010

Director of the Bulldog Marching Band Steve McKeithen stated, “The Tournament of Roses Parade is the pinnacle of honors

Longtime Respected Fresno State Baseball Coach Mike Batesole Retires J.T. Gomez

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Legendary Head Coach for the Fresno State Baseball Team, Mike Batesole, announced his retirement on December 30th, two short days before the New Year’s Holiday.

Batesole, finishing his nineteenth season with the Fresno State Bulldogs after the 2022 campaign, was first a head coach at Cal State Northridge from 1996-2002.

Batesole, famously winning the 2008 College World Series National Championship with the Bulldogs, Fresno State’s first and only Men’s Championship, was twice named Collegiate Baseball National Coach of the Year for 2008 and 1998.

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Mike Batesole walking off the field after talking with players.

Valuable Player award for his efforts in 2022.

Having multiple awardees direct from his The two-time Mountain West Coach of the year in 2016 and 2019 led the Bulldogs to an program, Batesole emphasized the student aspect of a student-athlete, with a number overall 27-28 record last season.

Besides numerous other coaching accolades of those awards having gone to players for including two-time Western Athletic Confer- their academic achievements. ence (WAC) Coach of the Year awards in 2008 and 2010, Coach Batesole has had numerous players drafted to Major League Baseball from Fresno State including more recently, Aaron Judge who won the Most

A number of Clovis High School Baseball players have played under Batesole in his 19 year career including current ballplayers, Ixan Henderson (Clovis West), Cooper Bergman (Buchanan), Nathan Baeza (Clovis

West), and Jett Ruby (Buchanan).

Mike Batesole is only the third Head Coach of the Fresno State Baseball Program since 1948, succeeding both previous Head Coaches Bob Bennett and Pete Beiden.

Coach “Bates” will be honored at some point during the 2023 season by Fresno State Baseball at a home game, although the date has not been set as of yet. Batesole leaves assistant coach Ryan Overland to serve as Interim Head Coach for the 2023 season.

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Noon Year’s Eve Party Many came together to celebrate with friends and toast to the new year at the Noon Year's Eve party held on December 30, 2022 at noon.

This annual event is hosted at the Clovis Senior Activity Center.

Household Residuos peligrosos Hazardous Waste domésticos Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any product that is harmful, toxic, or flammable. This includes many items we use everyday such as chemicals for cleaning, batteries, fluorescent lights, pesticides, and paint. Despite how commonly used these items are, they cannot be thrown away in the normal waste container and must be disposed of properly.

The Fresno County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility is able to accept residential HHW at no cost and is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. It is located at 18950 W. American Ave., Kerman, CA. There are also many locations across Fresno County that can accept certain types of HHW. Information on where to take different types of HHW can be found at the Fresno County Household Hazardous Waste website.

For more information on HHW, call the Fresno County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (559) 600-4259 or Republic Services at (559) 275-1551.

Un Residuo Peligroso Doméstico (RPD) es cualquier producto dañino, tóxico o inflamable. Esto incluye muchos de los artículos que utilizamos todos los días como químicos para limpieza, baterías, luces fluorescentes, pesticidas y pintura. A pesar del uso común de estos artículos, no se pueden desechar en los contenedores regulares de basura y se debe hacer de la forma adecuada.

El servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos puede aceptar RPD residencial sin costo alguno y se encuentra abierto los sábados de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m.

Está ubicado en 18950 W. American Ave., Kerman, CA. También existen muchos lugares en el condado de Fresno donde aceptan ciertos tipos de RPD. En el sitio web del servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos, podrá encontrar información sobre dónde llevar los distintos tipos de RPD. Para más información sobre RPD, llame al servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos al (559) 600-4259, o a Republic Services al (559) 275-1551.