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Mickey Cox Elementary scores ‘Souper Bowl’ Victory for Ronald McDonald House

Andy Isolano: Making An Impact From Coast To Coast PAGE 7A

After unloading their ‘wins,’ Mickey Cox Elementary students display their “Souper Bowl” trophies. (Photo contributed by Amanda Torres)

By Carole Grosch | REPORTER

Saddle Up with Beth Eva: Keeping Safe around your horse PAGE 9A

WHAT’S INSIDE Let’s Talk Clovis, 6A Dining Guide, 10A Old Town Guide, 15A Featured Recipe, 16A Community Calendar, 18A Log of Shame, 19A

A week before Super Bowl LI, Mickey Cox Elementary School held its first “Souper Bowl Food Drive” – and they scored big on behalf of Fresno’s Ronald McDonald House (RMHC).

“A parent and employee at Mickey Cox, Angela Haubelt, approached me with the idea to do a can food drive to benefit a char-

ity,” says Cheryl Floth, Mickey Cox principal.

Parent Club Co-President, Andree Dillon, Floth and Haubelt decided to forward the donations to the RMHC, a home away from home for families with children receiving medical treatment. The facility is located adjacent to Valley Children’s Hospital.

“It was our ‘Souper Bowl’ and the winning primary and up-

per grade classes competed for Souper Bowl rings (Ring Pops) and a huge trophy that will be passed on to the new winner next year,” said Floth. “We collected over 3,000 canned food and various other items.”

The “wins” were delivered the afternoon of Feb. 8 and included two students from each of the primary class and upper grade class that collected the most donations.

All students in the top donating classes received a Souper Bowl “ring” in the form of a Ring Pop. Collecting the most wins were Megan Ratliff’s first grade class and Matt Filippi’s fifth and sixth grade combination class.

“This was a wonderful opportunity to teach about giving back, a teaching moment,” said Ratliff.

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Habitat for Humanity looks to expand

By Tomas Kassahun | REPORTER @TomasKassahun

As a police officer, Tom Flanigan spent a lot of his time working to protect communities in need.

Flanigan is now retired, but his work with the community continues.

That’s because Flanigan has spent the last 15 years volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in Fresno, a faith-based organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families.

“I recognize that I have been fortunate in my life with a decent job, decent place to live,” Flanigan said. “Being an ex-police officer, I’ve seen parts of the community that were not like that. It was not because of the people’s own doing. That’s just the way things are.”

When he first started working with Habitat for Humanity, Flanigan helped at the construction sites. Two years ago, Flanigan expanded his role with Habitat for Humanity, enlisting as a board member.

Flanigan is one of many volHabitat | PAGE 20A

Volunteers help raise a wall of a new home being built on the Rialto Ranch subdivision. (Photo by Ron Sundquist)

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Social Justice Series: “Lifting up our Communities” FREE and open to the public

Renee Tajima-Peña

Labor Women: No Más Bebés Renee will speak about the documentary, No Más Bebés, a film about the class action lawsuit Madrigal v. Quilligan, filed by Mexican-American women who were sterilized at a Los Angeles County hospital during the 1960s and 1970s.

Thursday, March 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Photo:Ricardo DeAratanha Los Angeles Times

Bill Shannon

The Condition Arriving: His Ability with his Disability Disabled since childhood, Bill learned how to wield his crutches as tools of expression. He transformed his physical imperfections into an internationally celebrated innovation. He is a dance and media artist who uses storytelling, dance, and physical comedy.

Free parking in student/unmarked stalls Questions: Gurdeep Hébert Office of Student Success, Equity and Outreach (559) 325-5378 | gurdeep.hebert@cloviscollege.edu

Clovis Community College

10309 North Willow Avenue | Fresno, CA 93730 | 559-325-5200 www.cloviscollege.edu

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location for all presentations: Main Campus, Academic Center Building One, Forum Hall Room 150 10309 North Willow Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730 (cross streets are Willow and International)

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JZ Construction: A Name Synonymous with Quality

By Carole Grosch | REPORTER

Recognized as Central Valley People’s Choice for Best Window Replacement company for 10 straight years and as Angie’s List Super Service Contractor of the Year for four years in a row, it’s easy to see how this family-owned business earned a reputation built on satisfied customers.

What initially started in 1988 with Joe and Teri Zingarelli selling house siding services door-to-door, grew into a business that specializes in selling and installing energyefficient replacement windows, entry doors and solid core siding to customers in the Central San Joaquin Valley.

“We attribute our reputation to not only the superior workmanship we provide, but to the quality of the products we are installing,” said Joe Zingarelli. “We’re really proud that our work withstands the test of time.”

The husband and wife team believe in supporting local businesses; they supply and install locally manufactured high quality and energy efficient Anlin Windows as well as Milgard, Simonton and Pella brands, perfect for the Central Valley weather conditions. Windows and doors are available in vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum and wood.

The siding, made by CraneBoard, has the look of authentic cedar shingles and carries a lifetime warranty.

“Having long-time employees makes a big difference,” said Teri Zingarelli. “Your home windows and doors will be installed with pride, experience and quality workmanship. When a company has satisfied customers, they also have excited and productive employees that truly enjoy their work. We treat your home as if it were ours.”

JZ Construction provides one-on-one

personalized attention to each customer, listening to their needs and respecting their home improvement ideas and visions. The company’s website displays the results of their projects in the form of before and after photos.

“A lot of homeowners have discovered that replacing their windows not only dramatically improves the look of their home, but they also save lots of money on their utility bills,” added Joe. “We personally take care of each and every customer from start to finish,” said Teri Zingarelli. “Our goal is to give all of our customers a pleasant and professional experience doing business with JZ, and to exceed their expectations for a job well done.

We take no money down; have financing options available and give free consultations and estimates.”

JZ Construction takes part in the popular Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program. This is a partnership with the local government to offer a unique, more affordable financing option for energyefficient and water-saving home upgrades.

There are no credit scores requirements; approval is based on home equity and debt payment history. Details are available at 1-855-437-6411.

JZ’s showroom, located at 145 Sunnyside Ave. in Clovis, has samples of Hunter Douglas window coverings and a variety of window and door displays. The window coverings can be installed for free if installed at the same time as the replacement windows.

Showroom hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information call (559) 3240555 or visit jzconstruction.com.

Joe Zingarelli, owner of JZ Contruction. (Contributed photo)

Developers request amendment to Loma Vista

By Tomas Kassahun | REPORTER @TomasKassahun

At the Clovis City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, the Planning and Development Services staff requested to initiate an amendment to the Loma Vista Community Centers North And South Master Plan.

According to the report presented to the Council, the CCNS is the heart of Loma Vista and is designed as a pedestrian oriented community with a mix of land uses including a central park.

The report goes on to say that “with substantial development occurring around the CCNS, development interest is picking up, prompting discussion of the feasibility of the basic street component described in the Master Plan.”

Clovis Planning Director Dwight Kroll said the plan will address local street configurations for the area south of Shaw Avenue.

“We have a master plan for the community center Loma Vista, the center portion of Loma Vista,” Kroll said. “We’ve been waiting for development to occur there because it’s predominantly commercial. We are now starting to get commercial interest based on the amount of residential development we have going on in Loma Vista. We’re focusing on implementing that development.”

Additionally, Kroll presented a plan to implement a new fire station.

“We have a need to implement fire station No. 6, which will service Loma Vista,” Kroll said. “We would like to put it adjacent to the central village green in Loma Vista. In doing so, we would like to do some modifications to the master plan to accommodate that and also to accommodate development in the vicinity of the fire station.”

Bryan Araki and Dwight Kroll present the Loma Vista Land Use Design Plan to the City Council. (Photo by Ron Sundquist)

After requesting the City Council to initiate that process, Kroll said the staff will come back with some proposals in the next

month or two.

“I think it was a very good discussion,” Kroll said. “Certainly the council was pos-

sessive of the quality of design that Loma Vista has. We will be bringing back our planning and design efforts.”

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I’m looking over a three-leaf clover 3 ways to tackle spring cleaning CONTRIBUTED

Spring cleaning is an annual rite of passage in many households. Because winter weather tends to encourage people to stay indoors more than they would during other times of the year, clutter can slowly but surely accumulate in a home over the course of a typical winter. That makes spring cleaning a necessity.

Few homeowners likely enjoy spring cleaning. The warm weather associated with the arrival of spring makes many people who have spent the previous months indoors less than enthusiastic about spending a spring weekend indoors cleaning and clearing away a season’s worth of clutter.

But homeowners who organize their spring cleaning projects can ensure such efforts take just a weekend or less.

1. Enlist the whole family.

Chances are everyone who lives in the home can lay claim to some of the dirt, grime and clutter that built up over the winter. So it only makes sense that everyone then pitches in to clean the home come springtime. Parents and heads of household can delegate tasks to everyone, incentivizing cooperation with the promise of rewards if the cleaning is completed in a single weekend.

2. Clear your schedule.

Another way for homeowners to ensure their spring cleaning projects are started and finished in a single weekend is to clear their schedules for the entire weekend. Homeowners who expect to spend part of their day away from home and

still finish their spring cleaning projects will likely find the job unfinished come Sunday night. When planning a spring cleaning weekend, schedule projects for a weekend when you have no prior commitments or plan far enough in advance that you can avoid making plans on a given weekend. While it might not make for the most eventful weekend, it will greatly increase your chances of getting everything cleaned and cleared out in two days.

3. Do your homework.

Homeowners who want to complete their spring cleaning in a single weekend should do their homework with regard to finding local recycling centers or charitable organizations to whom they intend to donate items. Many charitable organizations will come to private homes to pick up donations, but such pickups often must be arranged in advance rather than on the morning of the day homeowners want items to be taken away. In addition, if recycling will be a part of your spring cleaning efforts, familiarize yourself with the weekend hours of nearby recycling plants so you can drop items off on your cleaning weekend instead of leaving them lying around to be donated later.

Spring cleaning might not make for the most enjoyable way for homeowners to spend a weekend. But planning ahead and making efficient use of the time available to them can help homeowners tackle their spring cleaning projects in a single weekend.

By Jeff Kollenkark | Weed Man CONTRIBUTED

Perhaps you have noticed that many school yards around town have an abundance of weeds with white pom-poms throughout the lawns. What you are likely seeing are patches of white clover that really thrive this time of year. No, it has nothing to do with the students or faculty or the presence of Leprechauns. Clovers are legumes and part of the pea family. As a legume, their roots have symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria which basically allow them to take nitrogen from the air and make it available for uptake by their roots. Clovers can take advantage in soils that receive little fertilization by making their own and outcompeting the lawn and other weeds. They can be good for soil building. On the negative side, the flowers attract bees which can result in bee stings. Some clovers like California Burclover produce spiney burs that can be painful on bare feet and become attached to pet’s fur.

There are numerous types of clovers in our area. Clovers can be annuals, biennials, or perennials. California Burclover (Medicago polymorpha) and Black Medic (Medicago lupulina) are very common annual clovers that invade lawns. Both of these grow in a low prostrate manner from a single taproot and produce bright yellow flowers. The leaflets are in threes and are oval shaped. In flower beds, you may see upright-growing sweet clovers like yellow sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) which may grow two or more feet tall. And finally, you will see white (Trifolium repens) and strawberry clovers (Trifolium fragiferum) which are perennials in lawns, school yards, and parks throughout the state. Their creeping stems can root at the nodes into the soil below. There common names come from their mostly white or pink-strawberry flowers that can be very

prominent. The white clover also has a white cresent mark on their leaves. Strawberry clover does not have the distinct making on the leaves and is generally a more robust and aggressive plant.

You may wish to keep clovers in your lawn for their ability to add some nitrogen to the soils at no cost to you, or you may like the appearance of the plant and its flowers.

Others of you may not like the patchy appearance of the clovers, not like to be stung by bees, or not like to be poked by burs.

Lawn fertilization will help the lawn grasses to compete better with the clovers and reduce their advantange. Mowing will not reduce the presence of clovers unfortunately, but you still want to regularly mow the lawn.

The annual clovers may be able to be pulled out by the taproot after a good rain or irrigation, but established white clover patches will not be easily pulled out. The use of selective herbicides are the best and easiest solution for these.

For more information on clovers and other weeds, call Weed Man at 266-1624 or visit our website at Fresno.WeedManUSA.com.

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How social (media savvy) are you? CLOVIS ROUNDUP, INC.

By Leticia Mandrigal | SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST @LETTYCANDOIT

Social media in today’s society appears to be driving everything from business exposure, personal branding, and basically everything around us. It has even become a job position. Yes, it has become a job; all of those brands that you see posting very clever content and catchlines know what they are doing and have large teams working to brainstorm to create such content.

Most social media accounts are intended for personal use, to share and engage with friends, family, and even celebrities! But more importantly, social media has become one of the largest platforms for business marketing, if you do it right.

Pages on Facebook and Instagram, prior to a couple of months ago, used to work in the exact same way as personal accounts.

Content in one’s feed was presented to us in a “new to old” algorithm. Today, Pages, especially those of smaller businesses are not getting much exposure due to changes in algorithms.

About six to eight months ago, Facebook, who owns Instagram, announced that the algorithms were changing to “show you what really matters” every time you wake up. Depending on who you are you might spend all night on social media, or only a couple hours on your lunch break or after work and school.

Many individuals tend to spend at least 4-8 hours without checking their news feed.

Within those hours Facebook and Instagram is gathering the content posted and determining what they think is important for you to see when you finally pick up your phone.

The “what is important for you to see” has become subjective to these factors: how often you engage with the Page (like, share, comment on posts), how much engagement these posts are getting around the world, and how recently it was (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection) posted.

This is why you ofthat the 1,000 people that like your Page will ten find yourself seeing older content at the top of your feed with see everything you post.

Instead, about 10 percent of your audithousands of likes, comments and shares.

Due to this change the organic reach for ence will be reached organically. Requiring Pages has decreased tremendously. Forcing Pages to pay per post in order to reach a larger number of people. these page users to pay for ads.

Though paying to “Boost” a post isn’t the This appears to be an easy transition for huge brands that have large marketing bud- only way of increasing the number of audience reached per post, it the most obvious gets.

But what are your local small businesses and easiest route to take.

The bigger challenge that those who and nonprofits doing to fight for exposure?

It has become a challenge for small busi- don’t have a budget to “boost” every post nesses and nonprofits to reach their audi- face is having to create content that is even ence. It is no longer as simple as assuming more engaging, liked and shared.

CUSD honors employees of the year at Crystal Awards gala

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Clovis Unified School District honored 32 remarkable employees at its annual Crystal Awards gala on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.

The event recognizes the District’s employees of the year – selected for going far above and beyond the regular work duties to care for kids – from head custodians who spend their free time coaching and mentoring at risk students, to teachers who have used their personal finances to buy shoes, lunches and school supplies for kids who would otherwise be without.

The following classified and certificated employees were selected as Crystal Award recipients: · Tiffany Aoki-Chance – Guidance Instructional Specialist, Liberty Elementary · Kathie Aschenbrenner – EL Teacher, Clovis North Educational Center · Wendy Barner – School Secretary, Kastner Intermediate · Deidra Bennett – Campus Catering Supervisor, Fancher Creek Elementary · Debra Bolls – Principal, Pinedale El-

ementary · Annamarie Brown – Nurse Practitioner, Sierra Vista Children’s Health Center · Sharon Bush – Cook/baker, Sierra Outdoor School · Wynona Byrom – LD Secretary, Clovis High · Betsy Clemings – AB Teacher, Alta Sierra Intermediate · Michael Delgado – Plant Supervisor, Garfield Elementary · Kim Fox-Kristensen – Teacher, Century Elementary · Nichole Gambrell – Office Manager, Fugman · Janet Hambleton – Office Supervisor, Child Development · Jerry Hardy – Plant Supervisor, Freedom Elementary · Shawna Henson – Teacher, Temperance-Kutner Elementary · David Hobbs – Teacher, Clovis North Educational Center · Brooke Jackson – Teacher, Kastner Intermediate · Misty Johnson – Accounting Technician, Business Services · Richard Kinney – Teacher, Buchanan

High · Georgiana Leonardo – Library Technician, Tarpey Elementary · Maragaret “Muggs” Marquez, Clerical Specialist – Temperance-Kutner Elementary · Patricia Mushegan – Teacher, Weldon Elementary · Michael Olenchalk, Director, Sierra Outdoor School · Kristin Ormond, Teacher, Nelson Elementary · Julia Rapier, Teacher, Fugman Elementary · Dan Resciniti, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Services · Bill Rotella, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, CUSD · Julie Tavares, Campus Catering Supervisor, Clovis High · Gabriel TeNyenhuis, Teacher, Reagan Educational Center · Chintana Thatsanaphone, Teacher, Fancher Creek Elementary · Ellen Youssef, Teacher, Miramonte Elementary · Ray Zavala, Plant Supervisor, Pinedale Elementary

SCCCD Awarded with $1.5 Million Grant CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to support the launch of the Central Valley Promise (CVP).

The program seeks to create transformational change in high school students’ college-going behaviors. To accomplish this task, the project capitalizes on the work of regional K-16 partners including shared educational initiatives, instructional alignment, student preparation, and technology. In addition to supportive services, informational outreach, and collaborative educational activities, the Central Valley Promise removes a huge barrier by making the first semester of community college free to eligible participants.

Together with regional educational partners, SCCCD will leverage existing re-

sources and implement regional best practices for students from 6th grade through college; providing an intersegmental response to low college going rates in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties.

The regional scale of the CVP project is unique, as one of the only programs of its type to include both multiple community college districts (SCCCD and West Hills), and multiple unified school districts (Fresno, Kings Canyon, Sanger, Firebaugh-Las Deltas, and Mendota), as well as university partner, California State University, Fresno. In addition to these entities, the CVP is supported by regional agencies including the Fresno County Office of Education (administrative coordination), and the Central Valley Community Foundation (endowment and fundraising). The willingness of educational institutions and strong community partners to engage in this critical work provides an excellent opportunity to create a replicable model for

future project expansion.

Planned CVP services include community, staff, and faculty development; regional coordinated endowment efforts; and a community college pilot project to establish best practices for coordination between educational partners (SCCCD, Fall 2018). Community members and organizations interested in receiving additional information should contact Lucy Ruiz, SCCCD Executive Director of Public Relations.

“This grant award will act as a springboard for change in the Central Valley,” SCCCD Chancellor Dr. Paul Parnell said in a statement. “The Promise demonstrates our commitment to education for all community members, and provides evidence of the strong partnerships between regional colleges, schools, and the business community. The project will foster college success, and help eradicate unemployment within the region we serve.”

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Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis Copper Mining

By Peg Bos | CLOVIS MUSEUM

Mining for gold was not profitable for the early gold miners in our area. Two copper mines were founded in search of alternative riches.

Copper King Mine (the largest) was located in the Tollhouse area and the second one was located near Copper Avenue (between Armstrong and Fowler avenues).

It was southwest of Wyatt Mountain (also called Owen Mountain) on a foothill that was near the old stage road.

Prospector James R. McCombs, an early gold miner from Millerton, laid the first claim on Copper Avenue in the late 1860s.

His investment was minimal. He dug a prospect hole and posted the claim.

Clovis pioneer John Mitchell Heiskell began working the mine in 1871. John homesteaded a ranch in that area that was called “Old Copper Mine Ranch.”

The International Land Company (home office in England) purchased the mine (2,000 acres) in 1891. It was named Fresno Copper Mine. Extensive improvements were made and a branch railroad line was constructed west to El Prado to the San Joaquin Railroad (later acquired by Southern Pacific). Marcus Pollasky had been commissioned to extend the railroad from Fresno to what is now Friant.

The company added a smelter that processed the crushed ore to convert it from sulfide to oxide. Matte (a crude mixture of sulfides) was the end product. Gross annual sales would average $100,000.

The smelter was closed in 1902. Area residents believed the fumes from the smelter poisoned the vegetation which would lead to severe liver damage when eaten.

The depth of the copper vein ranged from a few feet to 400 feet. The best ore was found at the higher levels. At the peak of production, two shifts staffed by 35 to 40 men were employed. Boarding and bunk houses were constructed and a few houses for families. John Weldon (Clovis Mayor 1956-1958) was born there while his father

(Photo contributed by Clovis Museum)

Luther Weldon (Clovis Mayor 1940-1948) was engineer of the train.

The sulfur dripping in the shafts would destroy a man’s shirt within two days. Some men would wear slickers (raincoats) to protect themselves from the caustic sulfur.

The mine shipped five to six cars of ore every day. Initially the ore from the mine was transported by horse and wagon to the Deering shipping yard that was located north of Minnewawa on Herndon Avenue.

Steel Tractors replaced the wagons. They had huge steel wheels with steel treads about five feet wide that produced a grinding sound that was accompanied by the spewing of

steam. Youngsters viewed them as monsters.

The mine did not produce the seven percent copper plus any appreciable values in gold that was required to be profitable.

Their percentage of copper was two percent and no gold deposits.

In 1908, the State of California issued a mining report that stated copper mining in Central California would never be profitable.

The best copper was near the surface and the average quality was rated poor. A geologist estimated that within 50,000 years the copper, along the west slope of the Sierra would become plentiful and would extend to the length of the Central Valley.

The combination of low grade ore and high transportation costs (ore was shipped by train to the town of Selby near Richmond) closed the mine in 1920. Remains of the mine were still visible in the 1960s.

In 1923, an epidemic of hoof and mouth disease infected cattle. Blister like lesions appear on the infected animal. Their infected feet would cause them to sway from side to side. There was no cure. The diseased cattle of Frank Whiton were slaughtered and thrown into the copper mine shaft. Lime was added to hasten their decomposition.

The mine and the families that worked there are a important part of our rich heritage.

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Andy Isolano: Making An Impact From Coast To Coast

By Alexandria T. Montes | REPORTER @Aliroundup2802

From New York City to Clovis, Andy Isolano has touched the lives of many and is recognized as a hero for his accomplishments. Whether it’s aiding those in 9/11, working with the Clovis Police Department, volunteering his time at Hurricane Katrina, owning his own restaurant, coordinating this Clovis Emergency Response Team (CERT) or working as a Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Clovis, Isolano has certainly earned his stripes.

“Andy is a wonderful guy. He’s made an impact in our community,” said David McDonald, former CEO of Pelco. “He’s one of us now and I think we are better off for that. I am thrilled to have Andy as a friend and to have him as part of the Fresno and Clovis Community.”

What many saw as a horrible nightmare on 9/11 was a reality for Isolano, a Long Island native. He had gotten off duty that morning and was on his way home when he was told that something horrible just happened. After the initial attack, Isolano and his team took a spare engine and immediately got back to work where he witnessed the second Twin Tower collapse. Isolano’s way of reacting with everything there was to help rescue and find his “brothers” who were still missing.

For about six weeks non-stop following 9/11, he dedicated most of him time at “the pile” – the remains of the World Trade Center. He worked almost 24 hours a day going through all the debris as a way to give back to all of his friends he lost there. In the process, Andy endured some

permanent respiratory problems that ended up considering him disabled by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY).

“Though he wasn’t directly affected that day personally, it affected him in a very large way otherwise and his dedication to his friends by what he did afterwards certainly distinguishes him as a hero,” McDonald said.

Isolano and David became friends as a result of the California Memorial. After reluctantly getting on a plane and going to California, Isolano said it was a trip to Fresno that saved his life. That December, Andy decided to make his big move and relocate from New York City to California.

“My life was turned upside down, I had just got divorced two weeks before 9/11,” Isolano said. Then 9/11 happened and I lost 13 close friends and then on Nov. 12 they told me I would probably never be a firefighter again, so my whole world I loved was gone.”

Isolano and his wife Michelle share his two stepchildren and two boys from his previous marriage. He also got back into doing what he loves as a Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Clovis for seven years now.

“Things are good,” Isolano added.

Isolano continues to give back to the community by volunteering. He currently volunteers at the Burn Camp where he works with younger burned survivors with their ongoing recovery in a camp-type setting. Here, the survivors are given the opportunity to learn life skills such as interview, etiquette, along with an informal talk about the “birds and the bees.”

(Photo contributed by Andy Isolano)

Sierra National Forest, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Receive Funds through Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF

The Sierra National Forest and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have been awarded $3.3 million to implement the “Central Sierra Recovery and Restoration” Project through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership. This funding will allow the Forest Service and NRCS, along with state and local partners, to continue to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public forests and grasslands connect to private lands.

“This collaboration is helping local partners meet the growing challenges that come with protecting communities, watersheds, forests and woodlands from the devastating and costly impacts of wildfires and other threats, protecting water resources, and improving wildlife habitat,” said Dean Gould, forest supervisor for the Sierra National Forest.

The Central Sierra Recovery and Restoration Project encompasses the front country of the Sierra National Forest and adjacent private lands from the Merced River to the Kings River. The project area covers more than 400,000 acres of National Forest System lands as well as private ranches and timberlands, organizational camps, recreation residences, and twelve isolated communities & subdivisions. This area also provides habitat for many threatened, endangered, and atrisk species.

“With this funding, our vision is to restore landscapes, reduce wildfire threats to communities and landowners, protect water quality and supply, and improve habitat for at-risk species, while working seamlessly across public and private lands,” said Curtis Tarver, assistant state conservationist for NRCS in California.

The Central Sierra Recovery and Restoration Project area has been heavily

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impacted by extended drought conditions and insect infestations that have caused extensive mortality of many tree species throughout the Sierra Nevada. Threats to this landscape include falling trees, potential for extreme wildfire intensity with associated risks to communities, loss of habitat for wildlife, and post-fire sedimentation into reservoirs resulting in degraded water quality and reduced water storage and availability.

Through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership, NRCS and the Forest Service will invest $32 million nationwide in fiscal year 2017, add 10 new

projects and support 26 ongoing partnership projects. Partners will bring an additional $30 million through financial and in-kind contributions over three years for implementing the 10 new projects.

For full project descriptions and information on completed and ongoing projects, visit the USDA Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership website.

The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency

manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation’s clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year.

The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.

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Ag at Large: Farming Strengthens California’s Soul

By Don Curlee | CONTRIBUTED

While California’s stance on some critical national issues is being widely discussed, the voice of its farm population is being largely ignored – and that may be a good thing if it leads to some soul searching Although farming and farm products are one of the state’s major income producers, the number of people who admit to being farmers is small, fewer than 80,000 farms among the state’s 40 million residents. In the political realm, that’s a drop in the bucket.

But farming, whether in California or the more “typical” farm states of the Midwest, seems to represent an area’s soul. It is recognized as offering tradition, permanence, decency continuity, even that recently popularized word, sustainability, whatever it means.

These are qualities that are being pushed to the side currently by spokesmen for the state as they express reactionary objection and opposition to certain national trends, policies and personnel – most of them identified with the new national administration.

Those expressions and subsequent actions may represent political, even sociological opinion, but they don’t express California’s soul – nor do they strengthen it.

In a few cases, the pique – being voiced by the state’s political leaders and some in its Hollywood centered performance industry – does include issues close to the hearts of farmers. One of them is immigration reform. California agriculture continues to benefit from an immigrant workforce, and the evolution of that labor pool has become complicated. You might say it challenges California’s soul.

The conditions and circumstances of immigrants in the agricultural workforce have been revised, updated, experimented with, and on occasion neglected, by federal officials for more than 70 years, mostly without soulful input by California farmers. The resulting mess has attracted the often-emotional attention of many, elevating it to an issue of significant national concern.

Some of the soul searching complexities

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include the expansion of farm-worker families. As they have grown they have become more diverse, more mobile and more a part of the state’s soul – down to the third and fourth generations. Immigrants have woven themselves into the state’s fabric, sometimes without meaning to, but just as intimately as native Californians have.

A rich family heritage is evident in the immigrant population, much the same as it is among the farm population. An appreciation of that helps farm families and immigrant families relate. It helps keep both groups aware of their souls.

On the other hand, California’s cur-

rent political leadership seems to disregard much of the state’s heritage. The depth of the state’s personality is often overshadowed by its focus on the irritating and discomforting issues of the present.

The state’s urban centers are intensely populated by transplants from other states and nations, creating an immigration issue far different from the kind that permeates its rural areas. That urban element is likely to have little or no connection with California’s real soul, but it can and often does influence issues that command widespread attention and identify the state.

Farm interests all the way from families

that retire from business careers and break new ground with a few acres of pasture, a small orchard or vineyard or a field of beautiful flowers all the way to a 100-year-old equipment manufacturer with hundreds of farmer/customers provide depth for California’s soul.

Like the redwoods, the deserts, gleaming beaches, towering peaks, powerful rivers and fertile valleys, agriculture is a primary element of California’s soul. Of all its citizens, elected representatives and policymakers should be protectors of the state’s soul.

If they can just find it they might want to do some soul searching.

How to Improve Your Home’s Value CONTRIB UTED BY FCFCU

If you’ve been dreaming of making some updates to your home – you want to remodel or add a room, update a bathroom, replace the air conditioning, install a spa, or do some landscaping (anything to improve your home’s curb appeal) – now is a great time to begin a project. Start by planning on attending the Spring Home & Garden Show taking place March 3, 4 and 5 at the Fresno Fairgrounds.

In the meantime, here are seven home improvement project ideas – from simple to involved, that can add immensely to the value of your home and be completed quickly if you start now!

Add Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows These days, buyers shop for homes with energy efficiency in mind. Old, drafty single-pane windows are a major turn off. Adding energy efficient replacement windows can save you hundreds a year in heating and cooling costs, plus they improve the curb appeal of your home, and reduce neighborhood and street noise.

Remodel the Kitchen There’s no doubt that the kitchen is the heart of most homes, and because of this, kitchen updates can pay off. In fact, a little paint goes a long way. Get the biggest bang for your buck on a kitchen remodel by looking at color. Fresh paint, in modern colors, can quickly update the look of your kitchen.

Plus, paint is relatively cheap.

Add a Bathroom Many homes were built with only one bathroom – those homeowners can add a substantial value to their home investment by adding another one. Like any project, the cost of adding a bathroom depends largely on the types of additions and accessories you want.

Reinvent a Room Adding more square footage to your

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home with a new room can be a daunting and expensive project. That’s why you might want to consider a room reinvention – changing the existing space in your home.

Convert the garage, re-do a bedroom, or remove a wall to create an open and inviting kitchen/family room combination. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Add a Deck While installing a pool often limits the potential customers for your home, adding a deck (of wood, brick or slate) in the backyard instantly increases the value of your home.

Outdoor living spaces are more desirable, especially since more people stay home on weekends and vacations. Make your backyard more appealing with a deck, and your whole house will be more appealing.

Add Energy-Efficient Insulation Many older homes in the Valley lack basic insulation – old doors that let in plenty of outdoor air, spring, summer, and fall. Updating your home to save energy doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can add extra insulation to your attic – a small change that can save you $100s each year.

Add Basic Updates To quickly add significant value to your home, consider making relatively easy changes like paint (inside and out), or some easy maintenance like plumbing repair, roof repair, or replacing cracked and chipped cement walkways and driveways around your home. Projects like these will keep your home in tip-top shape so that buyers will appreciate your well-cared-for home.

Get a home improvement loan

Fresno County Federal Credit Union offers four home improvement loans to fit your needs. Get that kitchen you’ve always wanted. Or a new patio. Replace the air conditioning with a more efficient unit. Stop by their booth at the Spring Home and Garden Show or visit their website for more information.

Remember that Fresno County Federal Credit Union members have easy access to a full range of services, including expert financial guidance, mobile banking, and online bill pay. Plus, free checking with no strings, savings without monthly fees, low rate auto loans and a low rate VISA Platinum Rewards card.

Visit Fresno County Federal Credit Union at www.FresnoCU.com or call (559) 252-5000 for more tips and tools.

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with beth eva OWNER OF HEARTLAND RANCH

Keeping safe around your horse Hi again everyone! Beth Eva of Heartland Ranch Horse Training and Lessons here today with some tips and advice on keeping safe around your horse. Many people new to horses often have no idea how to remain safe around a horse, and many experienced individuals get comfortable and take chances they shouldn’t. I offer a Basic Ground Safety lesson program that helps people avoid common mistakes when handling their horse, and addresses many bad habits that I see regularly end in the horse or the owner becoming injured. Let’s discuss some simple ways of avoiding injury and some of the underlying principles that often lead to dangerous horse behavior.

There are some very basic rules to keeping safe around your horse, and these things should be made a habit by you.

Let’s list some of these rules now.

Never assume a horse is safe or that you know how it will react. Always minimize risk by not taking chances where you could get hurt, even with the most gentle and well broke horses.

Always carefully supervise children around horses, even horses familiar to you that have been exposed to children. It’s not the horse’s responsibility to babysit the kids or keep them safe.

When catching your horse in a stall or

pasture, never approach him if he turns his hind end towards you. Always approach from the side, even if you have to move him to get the correct position.

Don’t shove the halter on the horse’s face from the front. Instead, work from the side of his head and neck, and gently work the halter on with your hands on the sides of his neck and face or at his poll.

Never wrap the lead rope around your hand or arm, and be careful not to let the lead rope loop in a way that can catch and tighten on an appendage should the horse shy away from you.

When leading your horse, always keep him on a slightly slack lead, to the side and behind you at a safe distance. You don’t want constant pressure on the halter as that will make him numb and unresponsive, and you need enough distance so that if he spooks he won’t be jumping on top of you. It’s vital that he pay attention to you, respect your space and follow your lead.

Insure good halter fit. A too loose or too tight halter can spell disaster if he pulls away and creates pressure. A good quality rope halter, properly sized for your horse, is preferred. For the safety of your horse, never turn your horse loose with any halter on. There are too many ways for him to get injured with a halter on once he’s turned loose.

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When tying your horse, always tie to a secure, immoveable object, never a moveable panel or fragile object, and use a quick release knot or panic snap so you can quickly release the horse if there’s a problem. Tie as high as is practical to avoid the horse getting a leg over the rope, and with about 18-24 inches of lead, as too short or too long can cause a hazard.

Tying to a trailer is often done, but is the source of frequent injuries to horses, so tie there as a matter of necessity only.

If they paw or set back when trailer tied, there are often sharp edges where they can sustain injury.

Approach your tied horse from an angle where he can see you coming, and make some sort of verbal signal of your approach so he won’t be startled. Also, don’t pat him on the head from the front or squirt fly spray on his face and in his eyes. It’s an unpleasant experience that you’d react badly to, so don’t do it to your horse.

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John Wick: Chapter 2: 8 10 Bigger and Bloodier OUR RATING

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One of the major things that the original “John Wick” had going for it was that it was an utter surprise. No one expected the little film that went relatively unnoticed till release to be one of the best action flicks of 2014. However, with its heavy advertisement and the success of the original, “John Wick: Chapter 2” completely lacked that advantage. Consequently, I wondered how successful the film would be despite the excellence of its predecessor. However I can tell you that if you enjoyed the original “John Wick” you will absolutely enjoy “John Wick: Chapter 2.”

The two bad things I have to say about the film are that it struggles with motivation in comparison to the original, and that the setup is somewhat boring because we’ve seen “John Wick” going off before. I won’t spoil the whole first 40 minutes of the film, but John’s motivation simply isn’t as clear and pure as the original. It doesn’t really detract from the film as a whole, but it makes a less interesting part of the film longer and it’s harder to get entirely behind John’s murderous rampages. This kind of rolls into my other issue, that during the whole set-up I was really just waiting for John to start murder rampage. It’s an issue that a lot of sequels run into, because you’ve seen how far it can escalate and you’re just waiting for it to get there again. I don’t think it’s particularly bad in “John Wick: Chapter 2,” but it does make the first act feel slow.

Two things the film absolutely does get right is its action and world-building.

Keanu Reeves really does deserve an award for his performance as the titular character, if entirely based on the physicality that went into it. Much like the original “John Wick,” almost every action scene is him not a stuntman. For the original he underwent four months of 8-hour-a-day training to gain the precision and physicality to be John Wick. It made the action scenes work then and it’s making the action scenes work now.

“John Wick: Chapter 2” is riddled with tight, brutal, and engaging action scenes.

It handles the inevitable sequel escalation incredibly well, raising the bar even further without ever having a scene be ruined by the ridiculousness of something. It’s what you’re ultimately there for and it absolutely meets expectations.

Much like the action, the world building transfers incredibly well from the original. It never gets in the way of the action and it’s incredibly engaging to see this shadow world of assassins be built upon even further. It’s one of the big things that takes the franchise from good action flicks to great action flicks.

Combine the excellent action and world building with some incredible visual set pieces and Reeves supernatural ability to make otherwise cheesy dialogue work and you’ve got what’ll probably be one of the better action flicks of 2017. It’s one of the first films in a while to have me excited by its sequel ambitions and I can absolutely recommend this film to anyone who likes tense well-choreographed action.

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Central wins TRAC and No. 1 seed, Clovis West earns No. 2

By Paul Meadors | SPORTS EDITOR paulmeadors@gmail.com @paulmeadors

The Clovis West boys team fell short in its quest for a TRAC title, always a goal for every team, but now teams are entering the phase of the season that matters most – playoffs.

The Golden Eagles went 8-2 in league and actually controlled their own destiny but lost at home to eventual champion Central (17-6, 9-1) 66-64 on Feb. 3, a game that saw Clovis West make only 26 of 72 shots from the field, 4-21 from 3-point land and 8 of 16 from the free-throw line.

Nevertheless, the No. 1 goal, the trophy everyone chases is still attainable – a Central Section championship.

“We play to win it all,” said Clovis West coach Vance Walberg about the team’s goals. ”Unfortunately there’s a lot of teams that have the same goal as well, but that’s what we want from the start of the year, a chance to play for a Valley title.”

A case could be made for three teams as the No. 1 seed with Central, Clovis West and Bakersfield. Central earned the No. 1 seed, Clovis West (25-3) the No. 2 and Bakersfield (19-10, 10-0) the three. The top two seeds have home court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Every Division I coach ranked all 13 teams as a criteria with Central receiving seven No. 1 votes and Clovis West four.

Bakersfield received two No. 1 votes from

themselves and fellow Kern County school Centennial. Adding to the mix is the fact that Clovis West beat Bakersfield 98-91 in overtime on Dec. 15. But the next day the Drillers beat Central 79-77.

So, what does this mean? Well, it’s that anybody can beat anybody and that the parity runs deep.

“You can play this Valley playoffs three different times and have three different winners,” added Walberg. “It’s that balanced.”

Clovis North, who won a share of the TRAC last season before losing to Central in the Valley title game, received the No. 5 seed, Buchanan No. 6, Clovis East the No. 8 and Clovis No. 12.

Clovis West was led all season by the stellar play of senior 6-foot guard Adrian Antunez and his 24 points per game. Antunez, a Fresno Pacific commit, said his goal since his freshman year has been to win a Valley championship.

“Our team mentality is basically just win and play for my fellow seniors,” said Antunez, whose senior classmates include Walter Graves, Koby Dickerson, Travis Turney and Cody Freeman. “Getting the No. 2 seed doesn’t change how hard we work or what we do, we just continue to play our game. That motivates our whole team because nobody on our team wants to let another teammate down.”

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Senior Walter Graves will need to be on his game during the playoffs to reach the championship game. Graves is 6-foot-6 and can rebound, dunk and shoot from the outside.

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If the 25-3 Clovis West team can get production from players like sophomore Dante Chachere that will help them in the Division 1 Central Section playoffs, where the Golden Eagles are seeded No. 2. (Christian Ortuno/Clovis Roundup)

Perfecto: Clovis West girls finish TRAC 10-0, No. 1 playoff seed

By Paul Meadors | SPORTS EDITOR paulmeadors@gmail.com @paulmeadors

They did it again.

The Clovis West girls, behind their remarkable senior class, run and gunned their way to a 10-0 record in the Tri-River Athletic Conference, their fifth straight year of league perfection.

In fact, they’ve won 56 league games in a row, 12 straight league titles and posted a 117-3 record in those years.

However, their mind is focused on this: Three. More. Wins.

That’s what it’ll take for the Clovis West girls basketball team to make their mark in Central Section history, and a fifth straight Valley title as the March to Selland begins.

“You’ve won 27 games this year and three more in a row and you’re Valley champs,” said head coach Craig Campbell who was recently nominated and a Top 5 candidate for the Naismith Trophy Girls High School Coach of the Year. “Through all the airports and road trips and all they’ve gone through it’s three more.”

There’s little doubt it’s been a magical season for the Golden Eagles, starting with the Iolani Classic in Hawaii to winning the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona to multiple showcase games including three straight Saturday games after a Friday league game. They’ve played an elite schedule, and they’re battle tested for sure with a 27-2 record.

Oh yeah, and they’re ranked No. 2 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports and No. 5 in the nation by USA Today, espnW and MaxPreps.

However, it don’t mean a thing if you don’t have that ring.

“We are going into the playoffs more focused than ever,” said senior point guard Danae Marquez. “This is the season we can’t wait to play in and compete at in the highest level.”

Senior point guard Danae Marquez of Clovis West is one of four seniors (Megan Anderson, Bre’yanna Sanders and Sarah Bates) who went 40-0 in four seasons on varsity in league play. The Golden Eagles are ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 5 in the nation by multiple publications. (Photo compliments of Nick Baker)

The Clovis West girls program is rich in tradition from Adrian Williams to Brianna Orlich to Emily Anderson, and each team understands their sense of legacy.

Marquez and fellow seniors Megan Anderson and Sarah Bates not only were a perfect 40-0 in league in their four years on varsity (they outscored league opponents by an average score of 78-34 this season) but are attempting to win four Valley titles in four years. Senior Liz Parker is gunning for her third title on varsity and senior Tess Amundsen her first since transferring from Clovis North and sitting out all last season.

“The advantage is experience, they’ve been there before,” said Campbell who

Clovis West senior Bre’yanna Sanders, who is attending Arizona State next year, is attempting to win four Valley titles in four years. The Golden Eagles are 27-2 this season and received the No. 1 seed in the Division 1 Central Section playoffs. (Photo compliments of Nick Baker)

has orchestrated 12 straight league titles and seven Valley titles since arriving from Reno. “We are seeing the leadership cranking up. They are starting to hold each other accountable and everybody is jumping on board with that.”

One game at a time for sure, and for Clovis West they’re mentally and physically ready for the final stretch of the season.

“If we have to push and motivate then something’s wrong, but I’m seeing a team that anytime we’ve really got on them and pushed them they’ve responded,” said Campbell, whose sophomore daughter Maddie starts with Marquez, Bates, Anderson and senior Bre’yanna Sanders. “It shows deep down how important it is to them.”

The two teams that make the Valley title game are automatic qualifiers for the state

tournament, and placed in six divisions.

Barring a monumental upset in the Section tournament, Clovis West will be placed in the Open Division for the state playoffs, the highest division regardless of school size, and that includes the private schools.

“We are locked in because we owe it to ourselves and each other to give nothing less than our all,” Marquez said. “This is the season we train for all year around.”

FINAL TRAC GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS Clovis West 10-0 Clovis 6-4 Clovis North 6-4 Central 6-4 Buchanan 2-8 Clovis East 0-10

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AROUND THE TRAC

By Paul Meadors | SPORTS EDITOR paulmeadors@gmail.com @paulmeadors

Braving the elements is not an issue for basketball. You have the controlled environment (the temperature can be controlled by a simple push of the thermostat) and the roof overhead for protection. I enjoy this much more than the shivering cold

of a soccer game and those late season football games. I remember the boys Buchanan soccer Valley title game two years ago when it was raining so hard a canopy was uprooted and flew right past me. I might have seen the Wicked Witch of the West riding her bike in a swirling wind. This past winter, I quite often arrived at a basketball game sporting a jacket only to take it off after sitting, revealing a Star Wars t-shirt

DODGING THE RAIN AND STAYING IN MY LANE or a collared shirt if I want to appear more professional. Ah yes, comfort is king.

Now as we are approaching spring sports, take a look outside and what do you see? Well, first of all, you’re probably inside looking out your window because the elements are forcing you to watch Netflix. Now, don’t get me wrong, this rain is a good thing, it’s getting out of this drought, but it’s reeking havoc on our outdoor sports

like baseball, softball and track and field.

If your baseball or softball field doesn’t have the super-ultra-primo drainage system, you’re most likely throwing bullpens and taking cuts inside a cage until the sun comes out to play.

And when it does - let the games begin. In the meantime, we’ll be waiting with baited breath.

Buchanan baseball No. 2 preseason in nation, No. 1 in state The accolades for the Buchanan baseball program have been many the past two years: a 59-5 combined record, two TRAC titles, two Valley titles, and last year a biggie as the Bears finished No. 1 in the state and a national No. 1 ranking by USA Today and MaxPreps.

How can you top 29-4 in 2015 and 30-1 last season? Well, every season promises new challenges but the message stays the same from coach Tom Donald’s staff.

“From a coaching standpoint we tell them [the accolades] are nice, a feather in their cap and good for the community,” said Donald. “We tell them to focus on the task at hand. It sounds boring but that’s it.”

Well, meet the 2017 Bears, a team that promises to never be boring and is preseason ranked No.1 by Cal-Hi Sports, No. 2 in the nation by Baseball America and No. 3 by MaxPreps, and a team focused on the task at hand, never resting on the laurels of the past.

“We are not looking back at last year, this is a new team with their own personality, with new leadership,” said Donald recently after rain forced the team inside for batting practice and bullpen sessions. “Granted we have some experience which is helpful but you have to be a little lucky as well.”

First let’s address this “new” team. Gone is All-American Grant Gambrell to Oregon State and his 12-0 pitching record, stellar 0.69 ERA and left-handed power bat. A

loss for sure, however, look no further than seniors Zack Presno (catcher), Quentin Selma (third base) and Jamal O’Guinn (shortstop) as the now-appointed leaders of the team.

The Big 3 were all an integral part of last year’s success, playing in some prestigious Area Code games this past summer, and are all signed to big-time college programs: Presno to Fresno State, Selma to Cal and O’Guinn to USC. In fact, they are good enough to be drafted this year.

Leadership is big in Donald’s program (“We go as our seniors go”) and this class has been together for a while, creating that all important chemistry mixed with a bluecollar work ethic.

“We have a lot of talent but we also work hard, too, and have a lot of good character guys,” said Selma, the cannon-armed third baseman who hit .446 hitter last season.

“We’ve been playing together since 7th grade and some of us since little league. We are a band of brothers for sure.”

Seniors Hunter Reinke (11-0 in 2016) and Carson Olsen (another Cal signee) will be looked upon to anchor the top of the pitching rotation. Olsen was limited in innings last season due to injury and this past summer pitching coach John Gross changed his arm angle, taking the leap from throwing mid-80s to now touching 90 MPH. Senior Kyle McKinney, who Donald calls “a strike thrower” is also due to see

Buchanan senior third baseman and pitcher Quentin Selma is a top returner for Bears who are pre-season ranked No. 1 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports and No. 2 n the nation by Baseball America. Selma hit .446 last season and is attending Cal-Berkeley next season on scholarship.

(Photo by Nick Baker)

some starts on the mound.

Presno, a defensive wiz at catcher with a powerful, yet compact swing, is chomping at the bit to get on the field and ready to make more Buchanan history.

“It’s our last run with our class, no one at Buchanan has won three Valley titles in a row,” said Presno, also an All-TRAC football player as a running back and linebacker.

“But we have to take it one day at a time and enjoy it.”

Donald says sophomore Brady Hormel has the inside track at second base with senior Niko Rossi nipping at his heels and Keenan Wolf has a leg up at first base. Super utility player Chase Rocamora is pen-

Clovis girls soccer coach Vanessa Black breaks down season The Clovis girls soccer team has had a mighty fine season with a stellar 17-3-2 record, sharing the TRAC title with Buchanan at 7-3. They won their last four games of league (while Buchanan lost their last three) then bulldozed Clovis West 3-1 to open playoffs on Feb. 16. Just two years ago head coach Vanessa Black took over and faltered to an 0-10 league season before quickly turning the program around and reaching the Valley title game last year before falling to Clovis East.

I caught up with Coach Black and she was kind enough to offer some insight into the Cougars season so far …

How exciting was it to win a share of the TRAC title with Buchanan?

I can’t put it into words how exciting it has been to have a piece of the crown in league this season. It’s been motivating to see our program turn around. The girls on the team have worked extremely hard on and off the field. To finally see it all come together is truly a blessing.

What does it say about the character of this team to never give up during league, especially after the 1-0 loss to Clovis North on Jan. 27?

It’s always tough to lose, especially against great teams. Clovis North and everyone in our league is competitive - that’s what makes it so fun and interesting. Knowing the competitiveness and level of play of our league, no team is ever out of the fight. The character and desire to win on this team is truly amazing to witness. This is my 3rd year coaching this program and it has been remarkable to see it all transform.

My first year we were 0-10 in league and we could not win a game. It was a learning experience and I had to change the dynamics of the program all together. Last year, we finished 2nd in league and were runner up in the Valley Championship. Going into this year, the girls believe they can and show no

Clovis tied with Buchanan at 7-3 for the TRAC title and are the No. 1 seed in the Division 1 playoff bracket. Shown here is junior No. 21 Kassie Christensen. (Photo by Christian Ortuno/Clovis Roundup)

fear.

What players have really stepped up for you in the recent weeks and what have they done on the field to impress?

This season, I have been fortunate to have a very talented group of girls to coach combined with an amazing coaching staff (Jon Howerton and David Selecky). Every single person on my roster has contributed to all the success we had this season. Stacia Williams, Sierra Corner, and Elyana Dittmann are the captains of this team and have truly blossomed into outstanding leaders. Stacia leads the league in goals.

She has total of 16 in season play with 4 assists. Sierra is tied in assists in league play with 11. Elyana has contributed by holding and being the leader in our defensive line and by helping 11 shutouts.

Regarding the Clovis West playoff win and the playoffs in general, what

did you team learn from last year’s championship game loss to Clovis East and how do you think your team will take what they learned the rest of this year’s playoffs?

After winning last night against Clovis West (Feb 16), the girls are excited and humbled to be advancing to the semifinals. After falling short to Clovis East in the Valley Championship last year, it left a hunger in the girls that carried over to this year. It gave them the will to want to win and truly made them believe in themselves. Playoffs last year gave us the confidence we needed to go into this year. In every preparation before games, we go in with the mindset of respecting our opponent and solely focus on the match in hand before thinking ahead.

This is a tremendous group of girls and I couldn’t be happier for our team.

ciled in at center field but the corner outfield spots are up for grabs.

The Bears are traveling to Anaheim April 10-13 to participate in the National Classic Tournament, considered one of the top high school tournaments in the nation.

Clovis North is also scheduled to participate. League starts March 17.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun to watch them progress on a weekly basis,” said Donald, in his 19th year as the Buchanan coach.

“I think there’s a lot of potential with this team but a lot of things have to happen for us to have a solid year.”

The pieces are certainly in place for another magical year in Bear Nation.

TRAC baseball and Clovis’ James Patrick approaching milestone While the rain pushed back the start of the the baseball season for most teams, Clovis High found some sunshine and two early season wins in beating Edison 6-1 on Feb. 15 and Bullard 10-1 on Feb 18 in the Coca Cola Classic.

The opening game against Edison was played in memory of former Tiger and Fresno City star athlete Deondre “Day Day” Howard who was tragically killed in a shooting in August of 2015, and whose murder is still unsolved. The game was played at Fresno City College.

In the 6-1 win Cougars’ Darby Tatum went four innings allowing 2 hits and 1 run while striking out six. Clayton Alexander went hit a double with 2 RBIs, Trevor Hartman blasted a triple and an RBI and Mason Grotto went 2-4 with 2 RBIs. In the 6-inning mercy rule against Bullard, Cougars’ pitcher Chet Allison went five innings and allowed only two hits while Hartman went 3-4 with a single, double and triple and added an RBI. With the two wins to start off the season, Clovis head coach James Patrick now has 697 and is inching closer to the all-time leader in career baseball wins at 708 held

by Mike Nokes.

Clovis West, another TRAC team loaded with talent, blasted Hanford West 13-1, filling the stat sheets in the process as Nick Falco got the victory and was backed with the hitting of DJ Schramm (3-3, 3 2B, 3 RBIs), Blake Schafer (2B 3 RBIs), Rodney Wright (2 RBIs), Kohl Simas (2-3, 3B).

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By Paul Meadors SPORTS EDITOR paulmeadors@gmail.com @paulmeadors

The Sports Roundup

Random thoughts from a random guy

LaMelo has a ball for Chino Hills Late on Feb 7, around 10:48 p.m. I would guess, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed as I often do, catching up on the happenings and going ons in the Twitterverse and then I saw it – the number 92. Then it popped up again a few Tweets later, and there it was again, and again with exclamation points and emojis galore. I thought to myself that this couldn’t be right, but my shock turned into confirmation as I fully realized that Chino Hills sophomore guard LaMelo Ball had just scored 92 points in a single high school basketball game.

Now, being a basketball junkie (and of course high school basketball in general) I am well aware of the show in SoCal that is the Chino Hills basketball team and the famous Ball Brothers Trio that made national

Best four words ever;

pitchers and catchers report What were you doing on Valentine’s Day this year? Perhaps a lovely dinner date and a movie with your significant other. Maybe you were scrambling online at 2 o’clock, looking for a flower shop to deliver a bouquet for a last minute save. For me, I had a wonderful time with my 13 year-old daughter at the Twenty One Pilots concert at the Save Mart Center. Not kidding, I love those guys.

But for 16 Major League Baseball teams, Feb. 14 signified four of the greatest words that can be uttered by man - pitchers and catchers report.

Spring training. The Cactus and Grapefruit League in Arizona and Florida respectively. Music to my ears. By Feb. 21, all 30 teams’ pitchers, catchers and full squads will have reported.

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news last year with their points a plenty offense, winning a state title, No. 1 national ranking and 35-0 record. Oldest bro Lonzo is now a record-setting freshman at UCLA, middle child and senior LiAngelo scored 72 points in a game earlier this year and LaMelo, well, he made his own national news, leading off the 11 p.m. SportsCenter.

But this 92 thing, good golly, that’s a lot of points. Surely the high-haired 6-foot-2 guard got scorching hot, perhaps he made between 18-20 3s and a bunch o’ layups, scoring in volumes against a paper thin defense; the final score was 146-123 in a 32-minute game, a California state record for points in a non-overtime game, a 36.5 points per quarter pace. It’s tough to wrap your brain around such things.

The Los Angeles Dodgers used their moolah in resigning closer Kenley Jansen, resurgent pitcher Rich Hill and third baseman Justin Turner.

No big, new-to-team free agents for the boys in blue.

The Giants shored up their bullpen deficiencies in signing Mark Melancon and that’s basically it. They’ll be riding the starting pitching wave of Mad-Bum, Cueto and Samardzija and the bats of Belt, Posey and Pence.

Like the Dodgers no new splashes either.

And then there’s the Oakland A’s, still small market (if you haven’t read “Moneyball” the time is now) and thrifty in their spending. After Sonny Gray, they have a pitching staff unfamiliar as backup singers at a county fair. They were able to sign Santiago Casilla (yes, that guy) and Rajai Davis and third baseman Trevor Plouffe.

And us Central Valley folks sure love ourselves some Stephen Vogt, and we’re pleased as punch to see he’s back.

Spring training is pure joy to keep tabs on, from the hot-shot youngsters trying to make an impression to the journeyman trying to make the team to the guys getting an inning in here and there, there’s a little something for everyone.

There have been 19 boys and 6 girls who have scored at least 100 points in a high school basketball game and LaMelo was eight away from basketball immortality. (And who can forget Herman Saygar’s 113 points in Culver’s 154-10 win over Winamac in 1913 in Indiana? What a time to be alive!)

Then the video clips started to trickle in and that’s when my amazement turned a 180 faster than you can say cherry pick. There was LaMelo jogging back on defense, hanging out at halfcourt waiting for a home run pass after a rebound or even a made shot by opponent Los Osos. He drove to the rim with little resistance and chucked up off balance 3-pointers in a flurry. It resembled a glorified layup line at times. His final stats: 37-61 from the field, 7-22 from beyond the arc and 11-14 free throws, 63 points in the second half and 41 in the fourth quarter.

Well alrighty then.

Now, before you think I’m going all “get off my lawn you darn kids!” isn’t the goal of basketball to score more points than the other team? There have been lots of innovations and tweaks to the game of basketball over its history so perhaps Chino Hills has found something that works extremely well for them and critics beware, we ain’t changing for no one. Perhaps their motto is only the scoreboard matters not how you get there. Heck, they won a state title last year and are 26-1 this season.

But I can’t help but wonder about all intricate details of the game of basketball and how, when firing on all cylinders is a beautiful game to watch; the help defense, the extra pass to an open teammate, accepting the challenge of not getting beat defensively, scoring within the rhythm of the game, a down screen curl cut for a tough, driving layup.

These are some of my favorite things.

Boogie no more:

when they went into a tailspin, forget about it.

Numbers can be misleading at times (one could think how is a team going to replace 28 points and 10.5 rebounds that Cousins gives the team) but here are some that stand out: 25, 24, 22, 28, 28, 29, 33 and 34. Those are the amount of wins each year the Kings have with Cousins as their centerpiece.

So, the Kings brass flipped Cousins for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first and second-round draft picks this summer.

There was a prevailing thought a lot of teams soured on Cousins due to a questionable attitude (he’s already reached 16 technical fouls this season and every one moving forward now results in one-game suspensions) and some think the Kings got pennies on the dollar in their return.

Vlade Divac said in a press conference it “was the best offer they could get.” That can be pretty telling. National pundits are all over this, but Kings announcer and talk show host Grant Napear Tweeted this: “Trading DMC was an absolute no brainer! There has been a dark cloud over this franchise for years! That cloud is now gone!”

Cousins was due for a huge contract extension from the Kings this summer, five years and $209 million is the report, but now he’s off the books for good and no longer the big presence in Sacramento, but there’s no questions both franchise and player needed a fresh start.

Kings trade Cousins

What a surreal moment it was to watch DeMarcus Cousins at the post NBA All-Star Game press conference when he was informed he was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans. Literally mid-sentence amid a myriad of reporters he was informed through a whisper that he was no longer a King, the only pro team he would know, thus ending eight years of more up and downs than the Giant Dipper roller coaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Ironically the All-Star game was held in New Orleans, now his new team. He’ll join forces with fellow big man Anthony Davis, forming impressive bookends to be sure.

There are many ways to describe the 6-foot-11, 270 pound Cousins; talented, skilled, heart-of-gold, impulsive, lazy, volatile. His talent is immense; big men who can move like him, shoot like him and pass like him are rare. But just how much drama and incohesiveness can one team take? It seemed when the Kings would win a few games in a row Happy Boogie (his nickname since his one year at Kentucky) would emerge, but

Clovis High Holds 11th Annual Cougar Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner Johnny Martin | REPORTER @jmart_17

The 11th annual Clovis High Cougar Baseball Hall of Fame dinner was held Feb. 4 at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building.

The night was filled with dinner, catered

by Dog House Grill and Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. Silent and live auction items ranging from front row tickets to the Giants to a VIP package for this year’s Clovis High graduation ceremony. There was even a little bit of dancing, with all the funds raised throughout the night going directly back into the Clovis High baseball program.

“It was a great event, the community always supports and it just humbles me to be a part of the Clovis community with so many people that care about kids,” Cougar head coach James Patrick said.

This year, Clovis High baseball decided to induct their 1997 and 1998 teams into their Hall of Fame. Those teams were back-to-back national champions that finished a combined 65-4 over the two years. Those teams were also the first high school team in America that ever had back-to-back seasons where they finished

the year ranked No. 1.

“What great teams those guys were, we had so much fun coaching them and I can’t believe it’s been 20 years,” Patrick said. ““It was great to see the guys from those teams, some of them I hadn’t seen for 20 years so it was great to get them back together.”

This was the first time the Clovis High program decided to induct a team rather than individual players like they had done in the past. Those two teams, however, were two of the most successful teams to have played for the Cougars.

Members of those teams include former professionals like, Chris Patrick and Mike Bumatay, just to name a few.

“I was fortunate to get to play the game of baseball at a pretty high level, but to this day, the memories from playing on those teams are the ones that come to mind the clearest,” Clovis North head coach and former member of the ‘97 and ‘98 teams Chris Patrick said. “It was a tremendous blend of outstanding players and a great coaching staff. It was a special time for central valley baseball and I’m very proud to be a part of it.”

The event was made possible by local sponsors and was put on tremendously by

Kopi Sotiropulos doing his famous 10-Day forecast for Great Dat with Coach James Patrick and the team. (Photos by Ron Sundquist)

Hall of Fame Dinner Chair Tricia Allison and fellow Clovis High parents.

The Cougars will look to continue this great tradition next year, honoring their 12th Hall of Fame class. For more

information on how you can get involved, or to follow the Cougars’ 2017 season, you can follow them on Twitter @ CloHighBaseball or visit their website at clovishighbaseball.com.

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Clovis Community College Accreditation status reaffirmed CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), has reaffirmed Clovis Community College’s Accreditation status.

In the formal notice the commission stated, “After considering the material noted, the Commission finds that Clovis Community College has demonstrated that it continues to meet Standards IV .B.l.a and IV .B.1.a-j from District Improvement Recommendations 8 and 9 related to the Board of Trustees.”

“On behalf of the commission, I wish to express appreciation for the collaborative work that Clovis Community College undertook to prepare the Follow-Up Report.

Thank you for sharing the values and the work of accreditation to ensure educational quality and to support student success,” Richard Winn, Ed.D., Interim President, ACCJC, said in a statement on Feb. 3.

The next report is due to the ACCJC in spring of 2018.

ACCJC accredits community colleges and other associate degree granting institutions in the Western region of the U.S. Accreditation is a voluntary system of self-regulation developed to evaluate overall educational quality and institutional effectiveness.

The ACCJC accreditation process provides assurance to the public that the accredited

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Clovis West has a bye in the first round and awaits the winner of Bullard and Edison, two teams well familiar with each other and both with plenty of playoff experience. The second round of the bracket is scheduled for Feb. 24 and the finals at Selland Arena on March 4.

Walberg knows how tough it is to win a Valley title and it looking for others to

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member colleges meet the Standards; the education earned at the institutions is of value to the student who earned it; and employers, trade or profession-related licensing agencies, and other colleges and universities can accept a student’s credential as legitimate.

All accreditation materials are posted on the Clovis Community College website at-

www.cloviscollege.edu (About Us/Accreditation).

Clovis Community College is a college of State Center Community College District which has the newest community college in California and the oldest community college in the state with Fresno City College, which was established in 1910. State Center

Community College District has three full colleges, Fresno City College, Reedley College and Clovis Community College in addition to its two community college centers in Madera and Oakhurst. The District serves over one million residents, 18 unified and high school districts in a 5,500 square mile area.

step up besides Antunez and the 6-foot-6, athletic Graves.

“If all it is is Adrian and Walter we’re not going to get where we want to get to,” said Walberg. “We’re going to need the rest of the guys to chip in and do their part.

Whether it’s the defensive end or getting another offensive rebounds or knocking down a three when they’re open.”

The Golden Eagles are hoping for the return of junior Adrian Martinez, the Cal-Berkeley football commit at quarterback who sprained his foot in the Central loss and has sat out the last two games of

league, a 64-59 win at Clovis East and an 88-50 home win against Clovis. Walberg says Martinez give the Eagles “another dimension” with his athletic ability and poise.

And for Walberg, who led the Hustin’ Eagles in 1990-2002 to 11 league titles and 8 Central Section titles before moving on to college basketball and the NBA, the love of the coaching the game of basketball still gets his heart pumping.

“When you get to this time of the season, for me it doesn’t matter if it’s high school, NBA, college, every time you step

on the floor for a game my juices get flowing,” the 55-year old coach said.

“It’s going to be fun and exciting, it really is.”

FINAL TRAC BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS Central 9-1 Clovis West 8-2 Clovis North 6-4 Buchanan 5-5 Clovis East 2-8 Clovis 0-10

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Baked Spaghetti

Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 Nonstick spray

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 pound ground beef

1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes with liquid, cut up

1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained

1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 cups Borden Cheese Mild Cheddar Shreds

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

In large, nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until hot. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned; drain.

Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 10 minutes.

Place half of spaghetti in prepared baking dish. Top with half of vegetable-meat mixture.

Sprinkle with half of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.

Combine soup with water; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

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These mouthwatering winter recipes will not only help warm you up, but create a loving family dining experience that everyone can enjoy. When serving up hearty winter recipes, such as a savory Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese or delectable Baked Spaghetti, there’s no better way to satisfy the craving for wholesome comfort food than with Borden Cheese and its wide range of offerings. From mild cheddar and mozzarella to Mexican, Swiss, American and more, every chunk, slice and shred is pure, creamy goodness that transforms family recipes into something truly memorable.

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Easy Quinoa Mac and Cheese Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Ham and Gouda Quesadilla

Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 1

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 flour tortilla (10 inches)

2 slices deli ham

8 dill pickle rounds 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Borden Cheese Gouda Shreds

In small, nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions become tender and golden brown.

Spread mustard on one half of tortilla. Top with ham, onions, pickles and cheese; fold uncovered part of tortilla over filling to form semi-circle.

Cook quesadilla in dry skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cheese is melted.

Cut into four pieces and serve.

Servings: 6 Sandwiches:

3 pounds pork shoulder Barbecue Sauce (recipe below)

4 tablespoons Borden Butter

1 loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread, sliced 16 slices Borden Cheese Singles Sensations Extra Sharp Cheddar Barbecue Sauce:

2 tablespoons Borden Butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 jalapeno, diced (optional)

1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar liquid smoke, to taste To make sandwiches: Heat smoker to 210 F. Smoke pork shoulder 3-5 hours, until internal temperature reaches 150 F. Remove and wrap in alumi­ num foil. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove excess fat from pork.

Using two forks, shred remaining meat into large bowl. Mix in Barbecue Sauce.

In skillet or griddle, brown two slices of buttered sourdough bread over medium heat.

Place slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Top with oneeighth of pulled pork mixture, second slice of cheese and another slice of buttered bread.

Turn sandwich over when bottom slice has browned and brown other side.

Tip: Use prepared pork shoulder in place of smoking pork.

To make Barbecue Sauce: In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions until soft; stir in jalapenos, ketchup, sugar and liquid smoke. Bring to boil then reduce heat to mediumlow and simmer 1 hour, or until sauce has thickened to desired consistency.

Tips: To make sweeter sauce, add more sugar. To make spicier, add more jalapenos.

Cook time: 55 minutes Servings: 4 Nonstick spray

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 1/2 cups water

2 large eggs

1 cup non-fat milk

1 cup Borden Cheese Sharp Cheddar Shreds, divided chopped tomato (optional) green onion (optional) Heat oven to 350 F and spray 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic, and saute 1 minute, or until onion is tender.

Add quinoa and cook, stirring, until golden brown and toasted, 2-3 minutes. Add water, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir quinoa into egg mix­ture and whisk in 1/2 cup cheese. Spread in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 30 minutes.

Garnish with chopped tomato and green onion, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Fresno State hosts forum on fake news

By Tomas Kassahun | REPORTER @TomasKassahun

Four panelists gathered at Fresno State on Thursday, Feb. 9 to lead a discussion on fake news.

The panelists included Faith Sidlow, professor of Media, Communications and Journalism; Jes Therkelsen, professor of Media, Communications and Journalism; Jim Boren, executive editor and senior vice president of The Fresno Bee; as well as Joe Moore, director of program content, Valley Public Radio FM 89.3.

In front of a packed crowd in the Alice Peters Auditorium, the panelists discussed the effects of fake news and offered solutions on how it can be stopped.

“Real reporters gather information on the scene and don’t wait for something to pop up on the internet,” Boren said. “Our reporters go to the scene of news events, talk to people in person. These are not second-hand news sources.”

Boren added that The Fresno Bee’s reporting is unlike fake news, which is often subjective.

“We believe quality journalism matters to our readers,” Boren said. “Our goal is to offer honest, unbiased, verified reporting. We want to empower our readers to help them make their own decisions about their daily lives.”

Boren brought up the concept known as Journalism of Affirmation, news that is solely prepared to confirm a person’s preexisting beliefs.

This issue with Journalism of Affirmation has led people on the left and right to hate each other, Boren said.

“I come from an era where republicans and democrats disagreed with one another during the day, but they have dinner and drinks together at night,” Boren said. “ Now, they’re considered traitors if they socialize with the other side.”

As he discussed how honest reporting can also hold the government accountable, Boren cited a few examples from

(Photo courtesy of Fresno State News)

the Fresno Bee. “We want to hold government accountable, which is what we did with our four-month investigation of slum lords, controversies with Fresno Unified School District, water crisis in northeast Fresno,” Boren said.

Moore echoed Boren’s take on Journalism of Affirmation.

“We seek out outlets that reinforce our beliefs,” Moore said. “It’s great that we have multiple news sources, but it’s our job as citizens to have an understanding of where these different sources come from. Then we have to objectively weight

them.”

Sidlow presented research that shows a dramatic increase of “fake news” reports since the 2016 election.

According to the research which was conducted by BuzzFeed, 20 top-performing false election stories from hoax sites generated 8,711,000 shares, reactions, and comments on Facebook in the final three months of the US presidential campaign.

The research shows that “the topperforming fake election news stories on Facebook generated more engagement than the top stories from major news

outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, NBC News.”

“The television and internet has especially been hit hard by fake news,” Sidlow said. “We have seen so much that we don’t even know what to believe any more.”

Therkelsen said he was encouraged by the number of people who showed up to the forum.

“This shows that we want to have a discussion,” Therkelsen said. “ We’re lucky to have this discussion here. This is what progresses our society.”

Shawl Project to collect Native American tribal histories, stories and culture

FRESNO STATE NEWS

“The Shawl Project: Winyan Omnicha – Gathering of the Women” will bring women together over a six-week period beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, to learn to make traditional Native American shawls while learning about tribal histories and culture from community elders.

The project is presented by Fresno State’s College of Arts and Humanities Center for Creativity and the Arts in collaboration with the Department of Theatre Arts.

Participants of the Shawl Project will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays between Feb. 24 and April 7 in the Theatre Costume Shop in the Speech Arts building (Room 185). Participation is free and open to the public.

During this time, the women will be taught to make traditional Native American shawls, which are often worn as part of women’s regalia at powwows. Making shawls for powwows is an artistic and culturally charged endeavor.

The Shawl Project is intended to be more than learning to make a shawl, said Cindy Urrutia, director of the Center for Creativity and the Arts. “It will be a time of learning about different tribal histories, stories and culture from community elders. In many Indian tribes and at gatherings such as The Shawl Project, tribal history and culture are shared and passed down from one generation to another through conversation.”

Fresno State graduate student Jamie Boley, a member of the Choctaw tribe, conceived The Shawl Project when the Center for Creativity and Arts announced its 2016-2017 theme, “Native Communities: Tradition and Innovation.” Boley wanted to share the tradition of shawl making with the Fresno State community. She has served as

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a liaison between the Center for Creativity and the Arts and Lakota elders in the Central Valley.

The Shawl Project will be led by Tulare residents and elders Corky Mills and Millie Richards Vela. Mills and Vela bring a combined 160 winters (years) of knowledge and experience to the project.

Mills’ Lakota name is Winyan Ishnala, or “Lone Woman.” She is from the Cheyenne River Eagle Butte Agency of Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Mills is a descendant of Chiefs White Horse, White Swan, War

Eagle and John Grass. She currently resides in Tulare and is active with the Owens Valley Career Development Center of Visalia, a tribal organization that provides career education, family literacy, language and temporary assistance services in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Tulare and Mono counties.

Vela, whose Lakota name is Winyan Hunska, or “Tall Woman,” is a member of the Oglala Tribe of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Vela comes from a family of renowned quilters whose works are part of the Smithsonian National Quilt Collection.

She also currently resides Tulare and is active with the Owens Valley Career Development Center.

At the end of the Shawl Project, women will have completed a shawl, learned about tribal histories and cultures, self-respect, honor, integrity and role modeling with Native American peers. Native American faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate. Space is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, email ccafresnostate@csufresno.edu.

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CLOVIS SENIOR CENTER NEWS/EVENTS Weekly Senior Walk Every Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Meet up at Steven’s Bicycle Shop. 1365 N. Willow Ave, north east corner of Willow and Nees avenues. Walk the Clovis Trail for an hour at a leisurely pace (Rain or shine). Any questions, call 324-2756.

Fall Prevention Friday, February 22, 2017 Afraid you are going to fall? This “Fall Prevention” presentation is the one you will not want to miss. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. Reserve your space by calling, 324-2750.

Tribute to Veterans Ice Cream Social Thursday, February 23, 2017, 10:00 a.m.

This monthly special event honors the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

February Dance - Western Friday, February 24, 2017, at 7:30 p.m.

February Dance - Advanced Sq Sunday, February 26, 2017, at 2:30 p.m.

Billiards Challenge Monday, February 27, 2017 The challenge is from 12:00 noon — 3:00 p.m. Louie Mora and Buck Sterling were 1st place winners in January and Fritz Smith and Kent Billeter were 2nd place winners.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Thursday, March 16, 2017 $20.00 fee includes admission and transportation. Lunch is on your own.

Sign up at the front counter with your payment. Check in at the senior center 9:20 a.m., depart at 9:30 a.m. Arrive at the Zoo at 10:00 a.m. and depart at 12 noon for lunch. Plan to return to the senior center at 2:00 p.m.

Bill Van’s 7th Annual Pack Stock Clinic Saturday, March 25, 2017 10 AM to 4 PM - Includes BBQ and Vendor’s Fair Location: Blasingame Ranch, 19606 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA 93619 Instructors: Rick and Loren Austin, Jerry Jones, Rob Riley, Robert Anderson, Dudley Robinson, Bill Van, and Roger Welton Hosted by: Rick and Loren Austin Classes include: How to Pack Diamonds, Double Diamonds, Decker, Box & Squaw Hitches.

$30 for Participants - Includes Lunch/$10 Spectators Lunch All proceeds go to the Church of Tollhouse Must RSVP by March 22, 2017 To RSVP or for information, go to www.composurephoto.com or call Mike at 559-917-4472 or Rick at 707-695-3311

For more information: Call 324-2750 or go to, https://www.ci.clovis.ca.us/ Depts-Services/Senior-Services

FIGHT FRAUD Inspect your Medicare summary notices and explanations of benefits, which are mailed to beneficiaries. The documents detail the services, supplies and what you owe.

Identity thieves often target older people to harvest Medicare ID numbers and other personal info. To keep your personal information out of the clutches of Medicare fraud rings, secure your Social Security number (keep that card out of your wallet), use a locking mailbox and collect mail promptly, shred medical and banking statements, and closely monitor your accounts online.

CLOVIS CALENDAR of EVENTS

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De Ja Too – Live Music at The Patio Friday, February 24, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Place: On The Edge, 412 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612 Info: 559-298-4040 It’s Just Us – Live Music at The Patio Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Place: On The Edge, 412 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612 Info: 559-298-4040 Old Town Clovis Saturday Farmer’s Market Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org Marie Wilson Band – Live Music at The Patio Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Place: On The Edge, 412 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612 Info: 559-298-4040 -MARCHClovis Shoot Out (District 4-7) Friday, March 3 – 5, 2017 Place: Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Dr, Clovis, CA 93612 Info: www.nhsra.com Old Town Clovis Antique and Gun Show Friday, March 3 – 4, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Place: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building (453 Hughes Avenue, Clovis) Info: Kirk at 559-994-0926

Old Town Clovis Saturday Farmer’s Market Saturday, March 4, 2017 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org Old Town Clovis Saturday Farmer’s Market Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl Sunday, March 12, 2017 Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org

Happy Patrick’s Day FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017

“Hey Dolly” presented by Sierra High School Friday, March 17-18, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Sierra High School, 33326 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA Info: Elizabeth Beatty at 559-325-8911 or go to tollberrytheater.weebly.com Marjaree’s Mardi Gras Birthday Soirée Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: TorNino’s Banquet Hall - 5080 North Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA Contact: 559-237-4706 Old Town Clovis Saturday Farmer’s Market

Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org

Gilbert Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Place: Blasingame Ranch, 19606 Auberry Rd. Clovis, CA 93619 Contact: Ginger Cardoza at 559-930-6823 or www.gilbertmarshallbranding.com Color Me Green 5K - Fresno County 4H Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Place: Fresno State Campus – Maple Hall Contact: Laura Watkins at 559-903-4001 or http://ucanr.edu/cmg2017reg “Hey Dolly” presented by Sierra High School Thursday, March 23-25, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. (March 25 - matinee show at 2:00 p.m.)

Place: Sierra High School, 33326 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA Info: Elizabeth Beatty at 559-325-8911 or go to tollberrytheater.weebly.com VIP Festival Preview Friday, March 24, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Place: Clovis Botanical Gardens, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93611 Contact: Georgia Porcella, 559-287-2320 or clovisbotanicalgarden.org Spring into your Garden Festival Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Place: Clovis Botanical Gardens, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93611 Contact: Georgia Porcella, 559-287-

2320 or clovisbotanicalgarden.org

Old Town Clovis Saturday Farmer’s Market Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Place: Old Town Clovis Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org Old Town Clovis Antique and Collectible Fair Sunday, March 26, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org “Hey Dolly” presented by Sierra High School Friday, March 31, 2017

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This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

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Log of Shame

By April Blankinship | CONTRIBUTED

February 1, 2017 The local resident called police to report that someone had broken into her house while she had been out of state on a business trip for 2 days. Her neighbors confirmed that they had seen a man lingering around her house but never saw him enter or exit. She found her home disheveled with a new designer dress and $6500 in cash missing from where she stashed it in a stack of her jeans on the closet shelf. First of all, who does that? Second of all, who has that many jeans? OK, but let’s look at the crook here, that man must’ve really been looking hard if he had to go through all of her clothes to find that money. Wait, why was a man looking through all that woman’s clothing? Aw heck, he was probably just trying to find him a nice dress and came across her stash of money. Now he’s got him a new Sunday dress and the money to buy a new car to take him to church in. (Cause I’m just certain that’s what he will do with it!)

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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February 2, 2017 The daughter of an elderly gentleman thought that she would throw her dad a small family birthday party for his 90th. They had several people from the family come over during the evening to wish him well and have cake to celebrate. When it was said and done upwards of 40 people had shown up to show their love. However, when they all left the gentleman was missing almost all of the pills in his new prescription bottle. Someone thought they would help themselves to grandpas pain medication. For the record, I don’t care if you are his grandkid or not, I hope whatever ails you hurts you so bad that you take that medicine back and beg God for forgiveness. For shame.

February 3, 2017 While visiting her new boyfriend a young girl heard a knock on her boyfriends apartment door. She opened the door to find a very angry young woman who claims also to be his girlfriend. Closing the door and having a very stern discussion with her new beau she decided she was outta there and decided to leave also. Unfortunately by the time she got her car three of her tires were already slashed. Coincidence? You decide.

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February 4, 2017 A local pharmacy on Herndon Avenue called police to take a report of some stolen property from their inventory. During the inventory process they realized that someone had walked off with several electric toothbrushes and white strips for your teeth.

It’s so comforting to know that the local criminals are putting more thought into their appearances nowadays.

February 5, 2017 A realtor who works from home had to call police because her neighbors barking dog is such a noise nuisance during the day while his owners are away at work.

Once they come home the dog is completely quiet but she runs her business out of her home and the dog won’t stop yapping 5 feet from her house where they share a fence. The Squirrley little Chihuahua got himself a dog door after his owners received a ticket from the city. No more barking! Turns out he just wanted to lounge on the bed all afternoon. (Me too Fluffy, me too!)

February 6, 2017 A woman was booked and actually taken to jail when she was caught stealing $190 worth of clothes from a local department store. I think people honestly believe that nothing will happen to them and there are no consequences for these kinds of things.

They just assume that it’s a small crime so they won’t get in trouble. Well if that’s how you feel you’re in the wrong town sweetheart. Enjoy your time in that orange jumpsuit which I’m sure is not nearly as flattering as the clothes that you were trying to steal.

February 7, 2017 A very upset man called dispatch to report that somebody broke his back window and stole his black government issued work briefcase out of his vehicle. To the jerk who did this....just a heads up that the briefcase was security protected and may self destruct if you are somehow able to open it. Good luck with that explosion.

Shouldn’t be too bad though, maybe some damaged phalanges or loss of eyebrows is all.

February 8, 2017 A man on El Paso reported that somebody broke into his garage and stole his manual push lawnmower. Dude, if you’re going to break in and steal a lawnmower at least get a gas powered one with a motor! A push mower? Seriously, they are 15 bucks.

Just have one less 6 pack of beer and 2 less packs of cigarettes this week and you could have bought your own.

February 9, 2017 Las Vegas police Department called to advise that they located a vehicle previously stolen out of our city. A 2007 white Chevy Impala with custom wheels, tinting, and new paint job. #WhatHappensInVegasStaysInVegas. That must have been one wild weekend.

February 10, 2017 A woman called police when she looked her phone bill over and found a charge for a $900 that she did not make. Here she is looking at her statement on her iPhone 5 and red hot mad because some low life is out there with a new iPhone 7 courtesy of her Visa card! (As a side note, girl, it’s time you bought you a new phone, for real!

You’re welcome.)

February 11, 2017 So three times in the same week apartment complexes have reported that several community mailboxes had been pried open and broken into. Clearly someone is on the hunt for something. Maybe he was just trying to leave Valentine’s cards for everyone? Did any of you get a Captain America valentine’s card? Dr. Suess? Shimmer and Shine? No? Then I’m wrong and please take caution by making sure you check your mail regularly and nothing stays in the box long enough for the Malicious Mailbox Bandit to get your personal mail! *The above Police Logs are loosely based on actual events. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. The circumstances have been created and embellished for your entertainment.

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and seek escape.

Do not squat or kneel down next to your horse, as you might need to move away quickly if there’s a problem, so bend over to clean his hooves or inspect his legs, etc.

It’s highly suggested that you not hard tie your horse as he’s being saddled or bridled. Wrap the lead around the tie rail a couple times while saddling if you need him tied at all, and you should never bridle a hard tied horse. Don’t take the halter off his face and just tie it around his neck to keep him secure while bridling, as this is a common mistake I see very often end up in a wreck. Take the halter off and use the bridle reins around his neck to keep a hold on him while bridling to prevent his escape if need be.

Don’t saddle or bridle your horse while you’re crowded against the tie rail. Move your horse almost against and parallel to the tie rail so you have lots of room to work and escape if your horse sets back or shies away from something.

Do not get directly in front of your horse while he’s tied because you could become trapped and easily injured between him and the tie rail. If a hose pulls back when tied, many people move in front of the horse instinctively, but it’s a very dangerous place to be. When he sets back he’ll meet the resistance of the halter and usually lunge forward into the tie rail.

That’s a bad place to be in that circumstance.

Do not cross under the neck or body of your horse. When going around the front of your horse, leave plenty of space for safety, and when going around the rear put your hand on his rump as you pass behind very closely so that if he was to kick the impact would be minimal, or pass at a distance far enough to avoid getting kicked at all.

It’s important to progressively tighten the cinch when saddling your horse, not just jerk it tight all at once. When bridling

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unteers from around the world who works for Habitat for Humanity. The organization has 1400 affiliates worldwide, including a national affiliate in Fresno which was established in 1985.

The goal is to provide low cost, safe, decent housing, Flanigan said.

But not everybody qualifies for purchasing a house.

Flanigan said there’s a rigorous application process which includes a 620 credit score, background checks, proof of income and a great need to purchase a home. Once the family is selected, they are required to put in 500 hours of work at the construction site, helping in whatever task

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“We can take care of each other and make a difference. We can do our best and it’s a win-win for everyone.”

“We won, we really won!,” was the overwhelming sentiment of the first graders of their 350 wins.

“My students were motivated from the start to help people who are in need, because that is the kind of kids that I am teaching,” said Filippi, of his fifth and sixth grade combination class.”At first, we were unaware of any prize for top donating class. I simply told them all proceeds are going to the Ronald McDonald House and it was a worthy cause. My class would have donated just as much if nothing was on the line except knowing that we helped other people.

“We felt pretty good about our total when the drive was over, but we didn’t know for sure until our principal announced the winners at an assembly in dramatic fashion. Our class erupted in euphoric cheers, fist pumps, chest bumps,

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your horse work from the side as when haltering, use one hand on his poll to hold the top of the bridle as the other hand holds the bit to carefully feed it into the horse’s mouth, being sure to avoid banging it on his teeth. Many safety problems I see are from horses that react badly when being saddled or bridled, so extra time spent being patient here will pay off with a happier and safer horse.

Feed cookies, carrots and other treats from a bucket on the ground, not directly from your hand. A spoiled and greedy horse will often bite a finger on accident.

Do not let your horse crowd your personal space. It’s a sign of disrespect and can be very unsafe. You want your horse to treat you as the Alpha, which means he needs to avoid being in your space unless specifically invited by you. A careless

horse that’s not paying attention to you can be just as dangerous as a horse that purposely kicks or bites.

While these are some basic rules to help keep you safe around your horse, the two main principles involved in everything here are: one, take personal responsibility for your safety around a horse and two, make sure your animal respects you and your space. People often trust their horses too much. They are living, breathing animals that have good and bad days, and can become frightened and reactive without notice. There is no such thing as a bomb-proof horse, and all horses should be treated with the respect that a 1,200-pound animal deserves. They are not puppies, and can do huge damage to a human with minimal effort. The horse needs to respect you as a leader and listen

to your commands as well as respect your space. Practice these skills each and every time you are with your horse, and you’ll be rewarded with a much more pleasant and safe experience with him.

As always, if you feel you need more information on what we’ve discussed here today, or would like to enroll yourself or your family member in my Basic Ground Safety lesson program, please feel free to contact me. Until then then I wish you all a Blessed day!

Beth Eva, Owner/Trainer Heartland Ranch Horse Training and Lessons Phone: (559) 281-0782 Email: 1betheva1@att.net Facebook: @HeartlandRanchTraining James Light contributed to this article

they are capable of.

“This acts as a down payment,” Flanigan said.

He adds that Fresno and the surrounding cities like Clovis have been a great place for Habitat for Humanity.

“Clovis has been wonderful with providing land development and infrastructure,” Flanigan said. “The City of Clovis has worked closely with Habitat.”

The volunteers work alongside paid staff.

“Every phase of the construction is supervised, not only by paid staff but by volunteer staff. It works nicely,” Flanigan said.

There’s also a social aspect which has become a key part of Habitat for Humanity.

“They want all the volunteers to interact with each other,” Flanigan said. “In the

morning, they have the introduction of the families, introduction of the staff. The site supervisor explains what everybody is going to do today. They offer a prayer and everybody breaks off into their respective jobs.”

Although Habitat for Humanity is known as a faith-based organization, Flanigan said there’s no obligation to pray or to have religious affiliations.

“We welcome anyone to apply for a home or volunteer regardless of faith. Internationally we build in countries that are not even Christian,” Flanigan said. “As a faith based organization, they look at it as serving a god. They say a little prayer.

People are welcome to participate or not.”

Flanigan said Habitat for Humanity currently builds eight homes per year.

Now, with the leadership of new Executive Director Matthew Grundy, the organi-

zation is working to expand its presence in the community.

“They want to at least double our production in the next few years,” Flanigan said.

The organization also recently started a neighborhood revitalization program.

“Volunteers go to a community once a week and provide assistance to people that are unable to do something due to age or physical condition,” Flanigan said.

The volunteers help with smaller tasks such as painting a fence, mowing a lawn, or helping clean up areas.

“I enjoy working to better the community, to better my fellow citizens lives,” Flanigan said. “If I can help my fellow citizens achieve the so called American dream of owning your own house, that gives me great satisfaction.”

and high fives. It was a very satisfying experience. I am very proud of my class’s efforts and we display our ‘souper bowl’ trophy gladly in our room.”

During the RMHC tour, students were able get a feel for the facility, see where their wins would be stored and watch a helicopter take off.

“We were very humbled and excited to deliver the donations to the Ronald McDonald House,” added Floth. “The facility is top-notch and serves our community in a very important way. Students, parents, and the Mickey Cox staff were so impressed with the day to day operation. We look forward to working with the Ronald McDonald House in the future.”

RMHC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. Established by Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s fast food chain, RMHC has a global network of chapters in 52 countries. The organization has received accolades and awards for contributions and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth Magazine.

Mickey Cox students during a Ronald McDonald House food pantry facility tour. (Photo contributed by Amanda Torres)

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By Paul Hinkle | CONTRIBUTED @clovisparknpark

Many conventional car shows you like going to are still there, but the growing number of free or by donation shows are growing in popularity as the alternative. Of course you want your ride to look its best for any event but spending endless hours preparing, getting up early in the morning so you can be in line at 6:30 a.m. to get a good spot to park, waiting for the judges to look over car, etc. can sometimes be tiring and stressful. Many car owners are not necessarily interested in winning awards, they just want to show their cars and share stories with everyone. With free or by donations shows there is less pressure. Break out the ice chest and enjoy the day.

Free and/or by donation shows begin this year in May with the Clovis Missionary Baptist Church event. It is held every Friday night May through September. They accept donations to pay for the food prepared each Friday and remaining funds are used for various worthy causes.

The first Sunday in May is the College Church of Christ show. It is a free traditional car show. They provide scrumptious BBQ ribs, homemade chili and hot dogs to everyone in attendance at no cost. Great music can be heard throughout the day and to entertain the kids there is a bounce house and games.

The third Saturday of the month from May through September is the Clovis Park in the Park hot rod gathering at the Treasure Ingmire Park on the corner of Clovis and Sierra avenues. Find a cool spot on the grass under the trees, pull out

your lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon with your friends and family. When the aroma of the BBQ sweeps through the park, you know it’s time to take your favorite side dish to the tables by the grill to share with everyone. After picking up a hamburger and getting a sample of the side dishes, pick up a water or soda and head back to your car and enjoy your meal. After eating it’s time to spend the rest of the evening looking at other cars and sharing stories.

This year the Clovis Veterans Memorial District will be holding two free events at the park on Veterans Parkway.

The first event will be held on Memorial Day (May 28). It will be a Celebration of the Family with something for everyone, from a concert in the Memorial building to displays in the street. The Gold Star Mothers of the Central Valley will be picking cars in the honor of their sons lost in combat. Mark Hopkins and the Central Valley Honor Flight Coalition will be on hand helping with the show and collecting donations for future flights. CVMD will hold their second event on Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Like last year, there will be many activities celebrating our Veterans.

As always, there are many great conventional car shows that we all enjoy that are held locally and out of the area beginning in May. Be sure to attend whether you have a car to enter or just enjoy seeing different styles of cars. You are sure to see something of interest.

UPCOMING EVENTS: March 4 …Sanger Blossom Festival Car Show March 11 ...Valley Truck Show, Red

Triangle, Fresno March 2-5 … March Meet, Famoso March 25 …11th Annual Clovis First Assembly of God Church Car & Motorcycle Show March 25-26 … GoodGuys 35th All American Get-Together, Pleasanton April 8 …Tower Classic Car Show, Fresno April 15 …Kingsburg Car Show If your club or organization is putting on a car show or motorsports event

we are always looking for interesting cars, people and events to share. You can reach Paul Hinkle at clovisparkinthepark@gmail.com or call (559) 970-2274 or Eric Hinkle at ehinkle11@gmail. com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter@ clovisparknpark and on Instagram@clovisparkinthepark.

For more information on upcoming events, past events and articles, go to www.clovisparkinthepark.com.

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Douglas Wood Named Founding Dean at CHSU’s Planned College of Osteopathic Medicine CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF

Douglas Wood has been named Chief Academic Officer and Founding Dean of the planned College of Osteopathic Medicine at California Health Sciences University (CHSU) in Clovis.

Dr. Wood comes to CHSU from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he served as Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean.

He was previously appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at A.T. Still University, where he first served as Founding Dean of the A.T. Still School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Prior to that, he served as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University in East Lansing, then Lead Dean for their Neuroscience Program and subsequently their W.K. Kellogg Community/ University Partnership program.

He has over 50 years of medical and professional experience, much of which has been spent working in academic leadership.

“Dr. Wood is one of the most respected and experienced leaders in Osteopathic Medical education with a focus on leading innovation in healthcare and education,” CHSU President Florence Dunn said in a statement.

“He shares our vision for training physicians with a focus on family medicine and primary care with a desire to serve the Central Valley, especially those in rural and underserved areas.”

Dr. Wood is also principal investigator for an Inter-Professional Education project

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entitled, “From Campus Curriculum to Rural Community Health Centers: A Statewide Model of Osteopathic Inter-Professional Education,” funded by the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation.

In 2011, Dr. Wood was named a “Great Pioneer in Osteopathic Medicine” by the American Osteopathic Association and was awarded the Walter F. Patenge Medal for Public Service by the Michigan State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He has also been honored a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and recognized as one of Michigan’s Five Outstanding Nephrologists by the Michigan Kidney Foundation.

Dr. Wood also served as President for the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine from 1995-2005.

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Thinking About Health: Food Safety Law Good For Consumers – If It Were Funded Health&Fitness

By Trudy Lieberman | CONTRIBUTED RURAL HEALTH NEWS SERVICE

Just five years ago, Congress passed a big, widely hailed law that promised to make America’s food supply safer. But because of inadequate funding for new regulations and inspectors, the promise has yet to be kept.

Sometimes cutting government spending has serious consequences, and there’s no better example of that than what’s happened to the Food Safety Modernization Act. In 2010, Congress enacted legislation whose goal was to set tough anti contamination standards for foods ranging from peaches to imported pesto sauces and to increase the number of inspectors for the increasingly complex food system.

Two decades ago, inspectors for the Food and Drug Administration, which is in charge of most of the food supply, checked on 200,000 imports. Today they are charged with overseeing 12 million imports, accounting for about 15 percent of what the nation eats. About 80 percent of the country’s seafood and about half of all fruits and vegetables are imported. American food companies might get inspected every four or five years, but foreign food producers may never be inspected.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture inspects what FDA does not, but sometimes it’s hard to tell who does what. For example, the FDA regulates eggs unless the eggs are cracked or processed. Then the USDA takes over.

After several major outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated food, momentum built in Congress for fixing the system. The

food industry, which worried that bad publicity about Americans dying from tainted spinach was giving them a black eye, got behind the new law.

But did the food industry really want what could be tough new rules and regulations, or was the law simply intended as a symbol to assure the public the food supply was safe? Given what has happened to the law in the last few years, it’s easy to conclude that symbolism may have been the goal all along.

In a story that may make you think twice before licking an ice cream cone, Politico food policy reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich, has told a sorry tale of the food safety law, including reference to the recall, earlier this year, of the entire ice cream inventory of Blue Bell Creameries. This and other deadly incidents have come five years after former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin declared, “This legislation means that parents who tell their kids to eat their spinach can be assured it won’t make them sick.”

When the law was passed, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the FDA, which regulates most of the country’s food supply, would need an increase of $116 million to its $4 billion budget each year for five years in order to do the job the law intended. In 2012 even though the Obama administration asked for $183 million, Congress approved only $46 million.

After that the administration asked for smaller increases although this year it has asked for $109 million, closer to the estimate. But Evich told me appropriations bills moving through Congress would result in less than a $46 million boost for the FDA. FDA deputy commissioner Michael Taylor told Politico. “At this juncture, (the law) either succeeds…or it falls off the rails.”

Evich reported the coalition that backed

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the law has walked away from funding it.

She told me, “Who is actually going in and asking for money is a very short list.” In other words, very few groups are using their political capital to wring out more money for more inspectors or are pushing the FDA for rules that make the law a reality.

The FDA has yet to issue regulations implementing the anti-contamination standards that were supposed to make it harder to get sick from bad food.

Does the country still need to beef up its food inspection program? A visit to the website of Food Safety News helps answer that question. From July 1 through July 25, it reported 11 recalls listed for foods consumed by humans and several more for pets. Some of those for consumers involved millions of pounds of chicken products that put them at risk for salmonella poisoning, spices found on supermarket shelves, cashew nuts and bags of fruit and nuts also linked to salmonella; and pickles and sauc-

es recalled for potential botulism risk.

In the absence of more forceful regulation which is not likely anytime soon, you’ll have to be careful about your food choices checking with Food Safety News to see what foods have been recalled. And when you hear some politician talk about cutting government spending, think about who will be hurt. As the food safety fiasco shows, real people do die from government pennypinching.

Tell us your experiences with food safety. Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@ gmail.com.

Editor’s note: The Rural Health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and is distributed through the Nebraska Press Assn. Foundation, Colorado Press Assn., South Dakota Newspaper Assn., Hoosier (IN) State Press Assn.

Foundation, Illinois Press Assn. Foundation, Wyoming Press Assn. and California Press Foundation.

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Witnessing one of the most amazing moments in a person’s life.

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Simple ways to avoid injuries when working out Health&Fitness CLOVIS ROUNDUP STAFF

A desire to live a healthy, active life compels many people to include exercise in their daily routines. Numerous studies have shown that regular workouts that include a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise can make bodies less susceptible to injury while reducing a person’s risk for conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Exercising is most effective when it’s part of a daily routine, but that routine can be derailed if men and women are not taking the appropriate measures to avoid injury while working out. While even professional athletes succumb to injury from time to time, there are steps everyone can take to avoid injury when working out.

• Confirm your technique is the right one. Exercise science is continuously evolving, and that means workouts and fitness machines are evolving as well.

When using a piece of equipment for the first time or altering a workout routine, men and women should consult with a gym employee or personal trainer to learn the correct technique. Incorrect technique can lead to minor and serious injuries because muscles are used in ways they are not intended to be used when exercises are performed properly.

Research appropriate techniques, taking advantage of online video tutorials if you don’t exercise at a gym, to ensure the exercises you want to perform are done properly. When beginning a new routine, ask a friend or gym employee to observe your workout and let you know if you are doing anything incorrectly.

• Be patient. Lifting too much weight or pushing yourself too hard on the treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical ma-

chine will increase your risk of injury.

This is especially true for men and women working out for the first time or after lengthy stretches of inactivity. Men and women who are elderly, inactive and/or overweight are likely to suffer from poor balance because their muscles are weak.

Those muscles can be strengthened over time, but remain patient and stick to light weight during initial workouts so lack of balance does not lead to pain or injury.

Take the same approach with aerobic exercise to prevent muscle strains and pulls. Increase weight and the intensity of cardiovascular exercises as muscles gradually strengthen and become accustomed to exercise.

• Allow for adequate time to warm up.

Failure to warm up is another contributor to exercise-related injury. Before diving into a workout routine, spend between five and 10 minutes warming up your body with some low-intensity exercises.

This increases blood flow to the muscles and makes them more elastic and pliable than cold muscles, thereby improving flexibility. Some low-intensity cardiovascular exercise on the stationary bike or treadmill can greatly reduce injury risk during the workout.

• Vary workouts and exercise regularly. Varying workouts is a good idea because doing so can prevent repetitiveuse injuries and prevent overuse of muscles. Repetitive-use injuries such as shin splints and tendinitis require extended rest to heal, and that can derail your routine and nullify your progress. Vary workouts so you are not always working the same muscles, and don’t mistake varying workouts for varying workout schedules. Working out five days one week and one day the next increases your risk of injury.

Injuries sometimes happen when exercising. But veteran and novice fitness enthusiasts can employ a handful of simple strategies to greatly reduce their risk of injury while working out.

Five to 10 minutes of light aerobic exercise before working out can help men and women avoid injury. (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection)

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