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New Tom Stearns Pavilion under construction at Clovis Rodeo Grounds

Message from Mayor Lynne Ashbeck: Clovis through the eyes of our future leaders

WHAT’S UP CLOVIS?

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The new structure has two levels, spacious suites, and will cater to 20 sponsors with 15 guests for a $10,000 annual commitment on a five-year term.

Additionally, the new pavilion will connect to the open suites

March 7, 2024 - One of the greatest strengths of our community—today and for all of the generations before us—is the chance for citizens to engage with our local government.

From the more formal City Council and Commissions (like Planning and Personnel) to advisory committees (tourism, arts, General Plans, and historical preservation) to town halls, Facebook Live sessions, attending Council meetings and simply running into a Councilmember in the grocery store, citizen engagement matters here.

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Photo courtesy of Ben Genco The new Tom Stearns Pavilion is currently under construction and expected to be finished before the next rodeo.

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March 10, 2024 - A new Tom Stearns Pavilion is under construction at the Clovis rodeo.

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Arena Director Vince Genco says that the pavilion is set to complete before the 110th annual

Celebration of Educational Success: CCC President’s Annual Luncheon Jess Gonzalez

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Clovis Rodeo, on the last weekend of April.

Just like the previous pavilion, the new set of VIP suites will cater to sponsors by providing them with a great view of the show, in addition to food, drinks, and VIP parking.

March 6, 2024 — Smiles were everywhere inside the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building as Clovis Community College (CCC) celebrated its annual President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

But it went beyond being the President’s luncheon. It was a celebration of educational success, merited recognition, much more—a feel-good time

for students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

The event not only highlighted student achievement, but it also pinpointed how such success was accomplished and displayed the systems that help all students reach their educational and career goals.

Whether students want to transfer to a four-year school, complete their associate degree or attain their career certificate that will allow them to enter the workforce fully prepared—the

school is there to accommodate them.

Meet the President The person of the hour was Dr. Kim E. Armstrong, the college’s third president—a lady with a smart and witty way of expressing herself and getting her point across. She possesses a contagious smile that she passes on to everyone she meets. She had everyone smiling that day!

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French Veterans honored at CVMD Monday morning Veterans group

French Veterans were honored guests of local Veteran, Vernon Schmidt.

Above, left to right, Vigner Marc (French veteran), Vernon Schmidt (WWII Army Veteran), Vincent Orrene (French Veteran), and John Cline (moderator of the Monday AM Veterans meetings).

Top right, Vincent shaking hands with Jim Johnson, a Navy Veteran.

One of this week's Dog of the Week comes from owner Jill Richardson, who owns Wally Warkentin, a 6 month old Toy Poodle. Wally loves to play fetch, meet new people on walks and most importantly, give them kisses

Bottom right, Vigner and Vincent holding Tokens of Appreciation.

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March 8th 2024– Mary Rigsbee celebrated her 103rd birthday at Magnolia Crossing, the assisted living facility near Old Town Clovis.

“She is our oldest resident here,” Says Executive Director of Magnolia Crossing, Constance Peters,” You know that’s something so beautiful for us, we thought she deserves to be celebrated.

And what’s most beautiful about her 103rd birthday is that she had her 100th birthday here, and we did her 101st, 102nd, and now her 103rd.”

Peters says that this birthday is so important to Magnolia Crossing, because the facility is just 6 years old, and Rigsbee has lived at the facility for about 5 years. “Here, you just feel more at home,” Rigsbee says.

Rigsbee’s daughter, Pam Sarantos, says that she comes to visit once a month for a week, and her brothers and cousins come to visit with Mary the rest of the time.

Besides family time, she gets to spend a lot of time with friends. “I have a lot of friends!” Rigsbee says, and Peters agrees, “She does have that little group of friends that she can have meals with…they hang out during meals and after meals.” And they ask after one another if someone is absent from the table, Peters says, “It’s a beauty that she’s 103 and she gets really involved.”

Mary Rigsbee was raised in Clovis, by farmers and cowboys, and the Rigsbees remain a major Clovis historical family.

Pam Sarantos, her daughter, recounts

Photo courtesy of Magnolia Crossing Left to Right: Pam Sarantos; Dan Rigsbee; Chuck Rigsbee; Lynne Ashbeck, Clovis Mayor; Constance Peters, Executive Director Magnolia Crossing, standing behind the Birthday girl, Mary Rigsbee.

that Mary lived with her father on a plot of land on Locan Avenue, where they raised figs, before moving into town later in her life. “We lived on a ranch in Clovis,” Sarantos remembers, “until 2003, and then she moved into town.”

Rigsbee’s two sons, Dan and Chuck, still live in Clovis, along with many of her grandchildren and other relatives, and she is content to have lived her whole life in Clovis. “Most people ask me, did you ever leave?” Rigsbee says, “[there have been] a lot of changes, a heck of a lot, but it’s a nice little town.”

Rigsbee says she doesn’t know how she’s lived this long, but she enjoys her exercise classes and watching sports on television. “If there are pro rodeos on and stuff like that, I like to watch those.” Rigsbee says, along with tennis and golf. However, she maintains that the Hallmark channel is too “phoney”.

“She’s never been really ill, she didn’t even have a cardiologist until, what, two years ago,” Sarantos laughs, ”So, she’s a pretty healthy person, honestly.”

Rigsbee worked at Clovis Auto Parts as a bookkeeper until she was 81 years old.

“You should work if you’re able, and I was able,” Rigsbee says.

“Yeah I like it, I always liked it,” Rigsbee says, about Clovis, ”so I’ve just stayed.”

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They come from different schools, different neighborhoods, different families and have varied (and many!) interests. Some knew others in the group.

Most did not. And, above all else, they are the best example of that while they are indeed unique individuals, they quickly found their way to the things they have in common.

They are proud of our community and describe it with words like ‘home,’ ‘tradition,’ and ‘community’.

They want to be a part of making it an even better place. And particularly for their generation. Just what should a Clovis Youth Commission accomplish?

Will they focus on a specific project---for example, what if we had a Youth Center that rivals our new Senior Center as a place to gather? Could we ‘think big’ to make Clovis the best place for kids?

And, gratefully, at their first meeting,

they taught us a bit about how their generation likes to communicate---both with technology and with some of the slang being used in high school. Unusual as it sounded to my ears, I was incredibly appreciative for the ‘crash course’ in teen vocabulary!!

This inaugural group of Youth Commissioners are trailblazers—joining the ranks of a community built by trailblazers—those who built the flume, who imagined a vibrant Old Town, our first woman Mayor, those who invented farm equipment, developed technology, thought an abandoned railroad line could become a trail and more.

Their job will be to define the course of how future Youth Commissions will serve this community. What is important to our youth? How will we know? How do they want to get and stay involved?

The 2024 Clovis Youth Commission

meets monthly through May 2024. For more information, visit: www. cityofclovis.com/government/city-council/ youth-commission.

But back to perhaps the most important lesson from these kids—one that many adults have forgotten. They remind us that we can gather together with people we do not know, who may appear different than us, who live in different parts of our community—and all agree that Clovis is a special place and one worth working together on.

With these young Clovis leaders in charge—and those that will follow—I am confident in the future of our community. And THAT is the job of us, as leaders, today—make sure there are those ready to follow.

We’ve got that covered.

stated Clovis Community College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE and accessibility.

With a large contingent of dignitaries In an interview with the Clovis present, including Clovis City Mayor Roundup, Dr. Armstrong stated she was Lynne Ashbeck, the luncheon effec“very happy being at Clovis Community tively used a “show and tell” type format College where the community is very that had administrators, teachers and passionate about education; it’s a very students taking turns presenting their welcoming environment that is dediachievements in the various fields of cated to improving and growing.” She education that are taught at the college. placed special emphasis on the tutorship To say the least, there some very impres- programs that are helping many students sive reports. to not only pass their courses, but also to achieve the highest grades.

President Armstrong opened by saying “We truly believe on our mission of The story of another president ‘Creating opportunities – One student One such student is Jeremiah Lopez, at a time’.” She then spoke about a a Buchanan High School graduate. full slate of awards and recognitions Clovis Community College has received Speaking before the large and diversified gathering, Jeremiah described how he recently. thought he was doing good in his studies.

A special recognition However, when grades were passed out, Addressing a full house at the expansive he was shocked to see that his efforts did reflect the effort he had put into them. So, hall, the Dr. Armstrong stated she was he sought help from tutors. Not only did especially proud of her school having been named a 2023 Equity Champion of he better learn his courses, but he also learned how to study! His grades shot Higher Education based on the number of associate degrees for Transfer earned up. Jeremiah is the Associated Student Government president.

by Latinex and Black students. She

Meet the ILOs Describing all that goes on in her school, Dr. Armstrong alluded to the importance of the ILOs—Institutional Learning Outcomes. She described them as attributes and skills that each student will attain upon completing a degree or certificate from Clovis Community College.

So, what are the ILOs? 1. Communication and literacy; 2. Critical thinking; 3. Global awareness; and 4. Personal responsibility and professional development. Those steps to success can work for students and for citizens of the world.

Not all President’s Luncheons are the same The President’s Luncheon had something for everyone. Did we mention the

study of frozen matter in space? Or about the many outstanding performances and triumphs of Crush athletes in the sports fields? They were all there.

So was the clothing store that helps students and others to dress well!

Amid the many reports of achievement, expressions of admiration, laughter, and applause for the many who achieved outstanding performances at Clovis Community College, the event had an easiness about it that made all in attendance feel good and welcomed. There’s no doubt the diversity, equity, and inclusion Dr. Armstrong promotes was present and working at the Memorial Building for the President’s Luncheon!

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Over the last couple of years, Mayor Pro Tem Vong Mouanatoua and I shared a vision to find ways for our kids to engage in this place that they call home.

After looking at ‘best practices’ in other communities and conversations with our colleagues at Clovis Unified, the idea for a Clovis Youth Commission was born.

The Clovis Youth Commission was formed in December of 2023 and met for the first time in January of this year.

The Commission is made up of 16 high school sophomores and juniors who reside across the City of Clovis. There was an application and an interview process along with their family support for their participation.

Our inaugural group of Commissioners is an incredible group of young people.

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attendee. “On the weekend I think we’re PAVILLION only $20 or $25 a ticket, and with the CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE concert it’s $35,” Genco says, “and we try to keep the prices down, so we keep above the metal stands on the north side the place full, so the sponsors want to of the arena. come, and it all works together to be VIP suites are in high demand by some able to afford to pay the cowboys and cowgirls more.” arena sponsors. “I had forty people on the waiting list when we started Each year the Clovis Rodeo averages [construction], so we still have twenty about 45,000 tickets sold, with concert people on the waiting list,” Genco said, nights contributing up to 12,000 tickets.

“We have 26 suites here, and 10 in the The community surrounding the Clovis Centennial, so that’s 36, but we have Rodeo is very supportive of the success very little turnover.” and growth of the show.

The money that comes from arena spon“The cost [of construction] probably sorships and VIP seating is a big deal. increased by about 50%,” Genco said, “We’re trying to stay as one of the top “after COVID, everything was so 20 rodeos in the country, and that gives us some priority on the Cowboy Channel expensive.” as far as tv is concerned,” Genco says People who care about the rodeo did ,”That’s been the idea since the begintheir part to help out. In addition to the ning– to build these [pavilions] to gener- new pavilion, the Clovis Rodeo is also ate more income to increase our prize getting new roping chutes and pens money, because we can’t do it with ticket underneath. sales only.”

Genco says that one member of the According to an article published last Rodeo Association donated the new year on The Cowboy Channel’s website, Priefert chutes, and another member the Clovis Rodeo is the highest paying donated all the material for the new rodeo in California, with a $400,000 holding pens. prize pool.

“We’ve had some of the sponsors give us This year, the prize pool is expected to checks above and beyond their sponsorincrease to nearly $450,000, and Genco ship just because they appreciate what says that’s in thanks largely to the gener- we’re doing for them,” Geno says, “It’s ous sponsors of the rodeo. the community that has really supported us. We couldn’t have done it without Ticket sales do contribute, but Genco them.” pointed out that the Clovis Rodeo is relatively affordable for the average

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March 8, 2024 - Approximately 120 guests gathered at the Herndon campus of Clovis Community College on Feb. 28 to recognize the Clovis International Soroptimist Live Your Dream award winners.

“It was such an honor for our club to be able to award 35 women with Live Your Dream Awards,” said President, Linda Gillis. “Providing each of these women with grants that will help them access the education and training to achieve economic empowerment and pursue

their dreams is one of the greatest rewards of being a Soroptimist.”

were Fresno State, Reedley College, Fresno City College, Clovis Community College, and National University.

Thirty-six thousand dollars were divided among the women, all of whom are head First place recipient, Lily Drinnon-Luof household and enrolled in an educacio, received $2,000. Her dream is to tional program. become an electrical engineer; she is a sophomore at Clovis Community “We’re so proud of you...and want to College. stay in touch with you,” Gillis told the recipients.

“When I was notified I won the award, I was ecstatic, very happy.” said DrinWinners’ educational study areas non-Lucio. “I couldn't believe it and it included Business Administration, honestly warms my heart to know that Social Work, Accounting, Forestry, there's women who support me and my Engineering, Psychology and Nursing. dreams. It motivates me to go forward.

Some of the schools they attended

“Some obstacles I have faced whilst trying to get my education were being an adoptee with little family support. I have never known my biological mother.

I was born prematurely and grew up unconventionally. So, although I have been able to be independent it has been a struggle to stay motivated. I am also a domestic violence survivor, juvenile hall graduate, and single mother of a four-year-old.”

Photo courtesy of Brendan Gillis First place recipient, Lily Drinnon-Lucio.

Dream” Education Awards for Women and “Dream It Be It” for teens.

Asked what advice she would give women who face challenges in achieving Locally, the club works with the Marjotheir goals, Drinnon-Lucio was quick to ree Mason Center and the Evangel respond.

Home, the Salvation Army, Family Healing Center and CUSD Kids in Tran“Never give up on yourself even when sition, among many others. They also it's tough,” she said. “Always believe in yourself instead of the stereotypes soci- offer a financial scholarship, “Women’s Advocate Award,” to San Joaquin ety expects of you. The saying that you College of Law. can be whatever you want to be is true.

Also, accept help when it is offered.”

Photo courtesy of Brendan Gillis From left to right, Janie Hokanson, Rachel Bennett (LYD Chair), Judith Preuss, Kathleen Orona, Mary King, Kaden Ferretti, Sue Buckley (Immediate past president of SIClovis), Linda Gillis (Current president SIClovis), Dr. Kim Armstrong (president CCC), Sarah Donaldson, Delaine Pereida.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Soroptimist International of Clovis, visit siclovis.org or Email: siclovis@soroptimist.net.

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New B.O.O.T. storefront displays official Clovis merchandise Right now, the storefront is selling t-shirts, hats, and mugs with original designs, but there are plans to expand the offerMarch 10, 2024 - The Business Organi- ings. “We are going to re-order our most zation of Old Town (B.O.O.T.) is selling popular shirt, but we have other designs, Old Town Clovis merchandise from their and we’re going to do Farmers Market new office at 336 Pollasky Avenue. shirts and stuff like that,” Frantzich says, “I would like to expand our inventory to “I’m so excited,” says B.O.O.T. Execumagnets or postcards, or beanies, maybe tive Director Heather Frantzich, about even a license plate frame.” the new office space, “we have all this storage room back there, and it’s like we The money you spend on Old Town can breathe, and when we get ready for Clovis merchandise goes right back into events, we can do it all right here.” the store, to help B.O.O.T. provide more Samantha Golden

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The fresh interior features clean, modern ways to show your love for our town. decor, with a touch of western flare.

In the fall and winter, the organization plans to introduce long sleeve shirts and The B.O.O.T. office is right in the heart hoodies as well. of Old Town Clovis, next to Gottschalk Music Center, and prime real estate for According to Frantzich, the new visibility from everyday Old Town visitors.

merchandise has already traveled across the country, “In fact, we had a guy come in on Monday to buy coffee mugs and he’s actually going to ship them to Tennessee to his son who moved over there.”

Besides stopping by, social media is the next best place to see what’s new in store, and Frantzich has plans to use online engagement to help drive sales, “It’s really cool, like we had a guy that came in and said, ‘I got suckered in by your Instagram’ and he bought a hat.”

Frantzich says that there may be an online poll for a new design soon, “It’s just more interactive, and more people may see it and come in to buy something.”

Photo Samantha Golden, Clovis Roundup B.O.O.T. Storefront displays official Clovis Merchandise.

Keep an eye on the official Instagram @Old_Town_Clovis or the Old Town Clovis facebook page for more designs soon, but if you want to see the merchandise in person you can stop by Tuesday through Friday, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Madeleine’s celebrates 20th anniversary with ribbon cutting A representative from California State Senator Shannon Grove’s office presented owner Sherri Mosher with a March 6, 2024 - Madeleine’s Bridal proclamation.

Boutique owner Sherri Mosher recently In business since 1954, Madeleine’s has celebrated 20 years in business with been a staple of the bridal and prom a ribbon cutting hosted by the Clovis industry here in the Fresno-Clovis area.

Chamber of Commerce.

The beautifully appointed bridal Originally located on Blackstone and boutique carries everything you could Sierra Avenues, Madeleine’s moved to possibly need for your wedding attire. their current location on the corner of Their large selection of wedding gowns Fifth and Pollasky, in Old Town over ten include designers who specialize in years ago. dressing curvy brides.

The ribbon cutting ceremony honored Madeleine's services include tuxedo Madeleine’s as a long-time fixture in Old rentals, in all sizes from ring bearer to Town and celebrated their joining the groom. The store has a large selection Chamber. of bridesmaid gowns and flower girl Attending the ceremony were members dresses, with all necessary accessories. of the Chamber as well as City of Clovis Coordinating mother of the bride and Councilmember Diane Pearce. mother of the groom dresses can also be Pearce called Madeleine’s “part of the found here. Madeleine’s also does alterfabric of the community,” and stated that ations for the bridal party, and provides a she, like many of us, have a Madeleine’s service for brides to have their wedding gown somewhere in our past, whether dresses cleaned and preserved properly. prom dress or wedding gown.

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Celebrate St. Patrick's day with Traditional Irish Dishes (Family Features)

If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling meals that harken back to Irish heritage. Soups and stews are certain to conjure up some nostalgia while soft, delicious cake is a perfect way to honor tradition regardless of your ancestry.

This Irish Sláinte Stew offers a warm welcome to guests with your

own way of toasting to the holiday - Sláinte is “cheers” in Gaelic. This hearty meal is perfect for a crowd with traditional stew meat slowcooked in a Dutch oven with beef broth, spices, carrots, potatoes, herbs and an Irish draught beer.

Serve alongside crusty bread that’s ideal for soaking up each delicious drop.

a filling celebration. This version is easy enough to prepare with a handful of everyday ingredients for the cake, a crumbly topping and homemade custard for the finishing touch.

Share a sweet way to complete the meal in style with Irish Apple Cake, a classic dessert to top off

* Boxty (potato pancakes, similar to latkes) * Boiled cabbage

If you’re looking for additional ways to honor tradition this St. Patrick’s Day, consider a few other cozy Irish dishes:

* Irish soda bread * Shepherd’s pie * Corned beef and cabbage * Potato soup * Irish coffee * Colcannon (mashed potatoes and greens) * Coddle (typically including pork sausage, potatoes and onions) * Seafood chowder To find more ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, visit Culinary.net.

Irish Apple Cake Cake: • 3 cups self-rising flour • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon cloves • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon ginger • 1 stick butter, cubed • 3/4 cup sugar • 4 apples of choice, peeled and cubed • 2 eggs • 1 cup half-and-half Topping: • 1/2 stick butter • 3/4 cup flour • 1 cup brown sugar Custard: • 6 large egg yolks • 6 tablespoons sugar • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Irish Sláinte Stew • 1 pound stew meat • 1-2 pinches salt, plus additional to taste, divided • 1-2 pinches pepper • 3 tablespoons flour • 48 ounces beef broth • 1 cup carrots, diced • 1 cup celery, diced • 3 cups potatoes, diced • 1/2 onion, diced

DIRECTIONS: • 2 tablespoons garlic pepper • 1 tablespoon dried thyme • 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary • 1 tablespoon dried chives • 1 bottle Irish draught beer of choice • Oil, for drizzling • crusty bread, for serving

Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease and flour 9-inch round springform pan.

To make cake: In large bowl, sift flour with cinnamon, cloves,

nutmeg and ginger. Using fork, cut butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add sugar and apples; mix well. Stir in eggs and half-and-half until mixture reaches thick, dough-like batter.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

To make topping: In bowl, mix butter, flour and sugar to create crumbled mixture. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan. Bake 1 hour.

Check with toothpick to make sure middle is completely done.

If not, bake 5-10 minutes. Let cool on rack.

To make custard: Whisk egg yolks and sugar. In saucepan, bring half-and-half to boil. Add one spoonful half-and-half at a time to egg mixture, whisking while adding. Once whisked together, return to saucepan and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.

Serve custard over cake.

DIRECTIONS: In Dutch oven over medium heat, drizzle oil and brown stew meat with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over meat.

Add beef broth, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, garlic pepper, thyme, rosemary and chives. Add Irish draught beer.

Bring to boil, stirring, 5 minutes. Simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve with crusty bread.

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LET’S TALK CLOVIS: The First 50 Years of Clovis

the Clovis Cole Hotel is now at caused great difficulty. Somethat location. times men were buried in the Peg Bos trenches but fortunately no A picture of the Clovis VeterHistorian/Clovis Museum lives were lost. Much of the Contributed ans Memorial building identioriginal water line is in use in fied: President Carl Merriman, Clovis today, fifty years after it Superintendant of Recrewas laid.” ation, Rex Phebus, Directors: The Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Edward Mesple, Hifumi Ikeda, The 1913 Clovis Water tower Clovis City and a citizen committee Robert C. Burgess and Earl (south of Fifth and Hughes) published “The History of Clovis, Smittcamp. constructed at that time contin50 years of progress” ($1 per copy) ues to be functional.

Some of the “Facts about to celebrate the city’s first 50 years Modern Clovis” published: The One page displayed pictures (1912-1962). William T. Akin was the area of Clovis Judicial District of snow and stated it was a author and Mal Johnson was the Editor is over 206 square miles. Bus birthday present for Clovis. On and Publisher. We will be sharing and service by Moyer Stage Lines Jan. 21 and 22 of 1962, Clovis quoting portions of this book. served Clovis from downtown received two and a half inches Joseph Edwin Bretz (1887-1957) was Fresno, nine trips daily. There of snow. “In 1930 it snowed honored as an early Clovis pioneer. His were 57 civic, service, frater2 ½ inches but this was on a father established the first mill (1875) nal, veterans and social organiSunday and it was all gone by in the Shaver area. Ed was one of the zations. Population: special US Monday.” founders of the Pine Ridge School. census 1961, 7,704; from reguPictures of Clovis High’s He served on their board of trustees lar 1960 census, 5,500. Clovis new gymnasium ($250,000) and on the Sierra Elementary School Unified School District: 10 and the Mercedes Edward Board. He dedicated 19 years on the elementary schools, one high modern auditorium addressed Clovis Union High School Board. His school with a total of 5,950 the continued progress of the sons Lou and Bob were operating the students. school that had a 1,400 pupil Clovis Bretz Lumber Company in We quote a paragraph titled enrollment.

1962.

“Solving our water problems”: Courtesy of Clovis Museum A photo of the 1955 Clovis A coin (Mint Saloon, Clovis, CAL, “Procuring an adequate supply Cover of the book The History of Clovis "50 years of progress". billboard that was placed by back side: good for a 10 cent drink or of water for culinary and other Clovis Chamber of Commerce cigar) was pictured. It was stated there purposes is and has been a Modern science, engineering and the on state highway 99 just were 10 saloons in Clovis. All saloons very important problem in Clovis as State and Federal government have south of Clovis Avenue provided the were closed at the 1912 incorporation indeed it is in most of California. Our gone far to relieve this situation.” following message to over 50,000 since the “Dry Slate” won the election. pioneers solved the problem by digging A picture submitted by Arthur H. Bier automobiles daily: “Clovis gateshallow wells, which was about all Members of the Chamber of way to the Sierras. Shortest route to identified his father Henry B. Bier Commerce and Merchants Association that was needed in the 1890s. The (member of the contracting firm) using Fresno County Playland: Shaver Lake, Enterprise and Gould ditches transwere pictured at their new location Huntington Lake, Dinkey Creek, early mechanical trenchers to install (1897 SP depot). Vernon “Mugs” Smith ferred river water to parched sands and the water ($25,000 bond issued) and Millerton Lake.” changed a dry area where fruit trees was President, Wayne Rohde, Vice sewer ($24,000 bond issued) system.

A copy of the book is available for and vines would grow abundantly.

President, H.R. “Slim” Beaver TreaWe quote: “According to some source review at the Clovis Museum. It Increasing population and farming surer and Brenda Boswell Secretary. the water table was sometimes only reminds us of our rich heritage.

The depot was dismantled in 1970 and acreage through the years still makes four feet below ground level and water procurement an acute problem.

Dr. Harmesh Kumar: He is not a politician, but he’s running Jess Gonzalez

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March 11, 2024 - There are politicians. And then there is Dr. Harmesh Kumar. He is not a politician. He is a renowned clinical psychologist. But he is running for the 20 the Congressional District that was left without a representation when then Congressman Kevin McCarthy resigned the post after being removed as the Speaker of The House in Washington. The Special Election is on March 19th.

So, why is Dr. Kumar running?

Because mental illness is running rampant throughout our country, and he feels the government sees it as the “Big Elephant” in the room and is not doing enough to bring it under control.

In fact, he has a plan to reduce the high number of mental illness cases.

Running as a Doctor of Psychology “Yes, I am affiliated with the Democratic Party, but I am running as a Doctor of Psychology,” he affirms.

“Mental illness is everywhere in our society. Of course, we’ve all heard of the tragic shootings. But mental illness causes so many problems in so many ways and in so many areas of life.

Think of homelessness, drug addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and so many more.”

Of course, one of the reasons as to why people who suffer mental disorders go untreated are the costs involved.

The government is not the answer to

everything, but in the case of mental illness, it must get involved because most families do not have the money to pay for treatments. “If a child is diagnosed with a mental disorder, parents usually can’t pick the costs,” he says.

He also has a plan to help reduce the costs of treating mental disorders.

“That is the main reason I am running,” he adds. “I am not a politician, but running is the only way I think I can help to bring down a problem that is everywhere but is being overlooked!”

Unique perspective on immigration There is also another area in which Dr. Kumar also feels he can help. Having arrived as an immigrant to our country, Dr. Kumar went through the immigration system and faced all the obstacles found in that system. Yet, he was able to prevail and succeed. He feels his unique insight to immigration can help to arrive at an effective and workable system that can improve the system presently in place.

While he understands running for the Special Election on March 19th may make some people skeptical about what he can do, he feels the limited term can help him accomplish his objectives. “Candidates running for the full term will do nothing in the 9 months left of the term because they will be out campaigning,” he affirms.

“I will go to congress with an urgency to give needed attention to the problem and to get things done—now!”

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Mental illness disorders are wreaking havoc in all areas of society and throughout our Country!

These many forms of mental illness include: Mass shootings, domestic violence, anxiety disorders, depression, homelessness, crime, and many more!

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Teenager in critical condition after collision with car than 15MPH and may not travel on a electric scooter was westbound on Sierra road with a speed limit greater than approaching Willow.

25MPH. The adult driver of the car remained at March 6, 2024 - A teenage juvenile • Always ride in a bike lane when one remains in critical condition at the hospi- the intersection and cooperated with our is available. investigation. tal following a collision at Willow/Sierra The teenager was transported to a local yesterday afternoon. hospital and their parents were made On March 5 just after 3PM, officers aware. Currently, alcohol and/or drugs responded to a collision between a car are not suspected. and a teenager on an electric scooter.

The Clovis Police Department would like The collision shut down a portion of to remind parents and riders of electric the intersection at Willow/Sierra for scooters of the laws in California that are 2 hours while CPD Collision ReconContributed in place to make our roadways safer: struction Unit (CRU) investigated the Clovis Police Department • Minors must wear a helmet when circumstances. riding an electric scooter.

March 11, 2024 – Clovis Police cited The investigation showed that the adult 1 individual during ABC’s statewide • All riders must obey traffic laws and driver of a car was preparing to make a Shoulder Tap operation on March signage. left turn onto northbound Willow from 9, 2024 in Clovis for furnishing eastbound Sierra while a teenager on an • Electric scooters may not travel faster alcoholic beverages to minors. This enforcement operation is designed to create awareness about the dangers of underage drinking throughout California and keep communities safe. During the detail, 9 locations in Clovis were checked and 21 people were contacted.

A Shoulder Tap operation focuses on adults who purchase alcohol for persons under the age of 21. A minor under the direct supervision of law enforcement stands outside of a liquor or convenience store and asks customers to buy them alcohol. The minor also indicates they are underage and cannot purchase the alcohol.

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• You may not operate an electric scooter without a driver’s license or permit.

Clovis Police and ABC work together in a Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation

Photo courtesy of Clovis Police Department Damage sustained between the car and electric scooter.

roads safer,” said Chief of Police Curt Fleming.

If an adult agrees to purchase alcohol for the underage person, they can be arrested and cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.

“We conduct these operations to keep alcohol out of the hands of our youth,” said ABC Director Joseph McCullough. “By preventing underage drinking we can increase the quality of life in our communities and reduce DUIs.” Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a much higher risk of being involved in a crash than older drivers. About 25 percent of fatal crashes involve underage drinking according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This operation was funded by ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership program and the California Office of Traffic Safety through NHTSA.

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Fresno, CA 2:30 P.M. Sunday, March 24 Sunday, March 17 CRAFT BEER CRAWL Old Town Clovis 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 VETERANS BINGO Clovis Senior Activity Center

Friday, March 29 VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St, Clovis, CA • Vietnam Map – West Side Park • Car Show – Veterans Parkway • Now & Then Photo Exhibit - Liberty Ballroom 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 30 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY 7246 N. De Wolf Ave., Clovis, CA 8 a.m.

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What is Inflation?

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Inflation measures how much prices rise over time. When prices rise, the value of a dollar falls and your purchasing power goes down.

When inflation occurs, the price of goods and services—stuff you buy— isn’t constant; prices change over time. When prices go up, that’s inflation. During moments of inflation, it takes more money to buy products or services. This means that purchasing power goes down.

To measure inflation and purchasing power, economists look at a price index, often the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average price of goods at specific moments in time. Economists then compare changes in cost averages to figure out the rate in which they’ve gone up.

That rate is the rate of inflation and is measured as a percentage.

The Good and the Bad: The Good If inflation is mild and consistent, it encourages consumers to buy now instead of later when they’ll have to pay more. Demand rises, companies increase production and hire more workers—the result is a boost in economic growth.

Another good side effect of inflation is that it decreases the chance of deflation, inflation’s much more disastrous cousin. Deflation is when prices for goods and services go down. Lower prices sound pretty good... But over time, it can lower demand for goods,

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people needed cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and hand sanitizer, resulting in a shortage and driving some of those cause companies to lay off workers, prices up. decrease the amount of money circulating in the economy, and create a cycle Cost-Push: Cost-push inflation is when the supply of goods and services of economic decline. is limited but the demand stays the The Good and the Bad: The Bad same. And so, again, companies can raise prices. One common example of One tough side effect of inflation is cost-push inflation has to do with oil obvious: stuff costs more. If wages don’t match the rise of prices, consum- and gas prices. If conflicts or natural disasters in the Middle East make it ers are forced to spend less and some may not be able to afford basic necessi- difficult to distribute oil, the price of ties like housing, childcare, or grocer- oil goes up–even though demand stays the same. ies. With less money to go around, inflation could spike further, causing Inflation is just one part of normal the economy to slow down and unemeconomic conditions. But, like most ployment to go up. things, too much can be damaging.

Even in moments of healthy inflation, Stagflation: Stagflation is bad news and happens when there’s high inflation, high unemployment, and slow or stagnant economic growth. Such a troublesome combination of events generates a decrease in spending— which means less money circulating in the economy. Plus, the money that is available is worth less and less as time goes on. It can get a little complicated, but stagflation is likely caused by fiscal policies. Because of changes in policy and economic conditions, it’s pretty unlikely to happen today.

What Causes Inflation?

There are two ways that prices typically rise—both have to do with supply and demand: demand-pull and cost-push.

Demand-Pull: Demand-pull inflation happens when goods or services are in higher demand than usual, but the supply remains the same—so companies can raise prices, knowing that people are willing to spend the money.

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Bob Kayajanian the road to officiating greatness (Part 2) College football team that played at the Potato Bowl. Now, he would officiate that post-season game. Overcome with emotion, Bob walked out of his house and looked up toward heaven. With tears in his eyes, he thanked God for his good fortune. In a career that would last over 60 years over a span of seven decades, that was special. In fact, he loved officiating. But nothing in life lasts forever…

Sports Association leader In 2002, injuries led to Bob’s early retirement from officiating. But he stayed in the game by becoming an instructional leader of basketball camps in Las Vegas. That’s what he was doing when, in 2003, he was asked to interview for the head job of the San Joaquin Valley Officials Association. He didn’t get it, but 7 years later, he did. He led the Photo courtesy of Bob Kayajanian SJVOA for 13 years. He then became Bob Kayajanian assigner for women’s basketball in the Central Valley Conference.

March 14, 2024 - With his officiating Based on his reputation for getting abilities in continual step-climbing things done, in 2021 Bob was persuaded mode, in 1984 Bob had been officiating to return to heading an area officials’ college sports for three years. That’s association. The Central Section Offiwhen he met Don Wilson at an off-seacials Service Assistance has 128 offison West Coast Football Officials Clinic cials and works with 10 high schools, in Southern California. Wilson was 34 middle schools, and 15 elemenassigner for the newly organized Amer- tary schools. He also trains people to ica West Conference. Impressed by Bob conduct sporting events at Fresno State and his group of officials due to their and Fresno Pacific. knowledge, commitment, and willingness to improve their officiating, Wilson Bob’s impact on Central Valley sports immediately assigned them to work foot- Bob Kayajanian has impacted the ball games in the new conference. Offi- Central California sports scene by doing ciating basketball would soon follow. things his way. A serious childhood injury prohibited his participation in Climbing to the top of the mountain sports, but he was far from finished. His With Wilson solidly behind him, Bob resolve, strength of character, as well as soon became a Division I football offihis drive and creativeness pushed him to cial. In a few years, he had gone from constantly prepare himself to walk onto officiating intramural sports in junior many a field of play. His knowledge of high to the pinnacle of amateur sports sports, integrity, honesty, respect, and officiating in our country—reaching hard work impacted not only players and heights he never imagined! coaches; it continues to impact officials In 1989, Bob lived one of the highlights and the games. At 76 years, he is not thinking about retirement. He continues of his officiating career. Wilson called training officials. He likes to tell them to wanting him to represent the America always officiate their best—regardless of West Conference as an official in the the level of competition!

Potato Bowl in Bakersfield. His work ethic and determination were rewarding Today in Central California, Bob is a him for his dedication to his officiating highly respected individual because of career. Twenty-one years before, he had what he stands for and all he has given been team manager with the Fresno City our community that goes beyond the Jess Gonzalez

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world of sports. People who have known and seen him in action over the years were glad to tell us about him.

Allen Huddleston Coached basketball at Merced Junior College for 28 years—23 as the head coach “One of the best things about Bob—that is missing in many officials today—was his ability to connect with a coach. He hustled, was always in position, and was always open to talk to the coach. He always had a good explanation for his calls. If it happened, he would admit missing a call. He set a very high bar for excellence in officiating!”

Dara Johnson Hoover High School Athletic Director, ex multi-sport athlete at Fresno Pacific “As a player, I remember Bob, as an official, being instructive on how we could play better. It wasn’t coaching, just helping us to be better. He has always been a large positive side of athletics.

He understands and lives the positive— always there to help. That’s always been Bob—as a teacher, coach, and official.

He’s an amazing athletic pillar to our athletic world!”

Stephen Mintz Ex basketball official, scorer’s table official “He’s always worked hard, getting to the game early, staying late. Very thorough; he knows the rules better than anyone. When he took over the officials’ association, he knew it needed change and, though some people resisted, he changed basketball officiating for the better. He found a way to implement the use of three officials. He is not quick to judgment and supports his officials.

He believes officiating is not just about sports—it’s also about the camaraderie of officials.”

Moments lived, accomplishments attained—too numerous to list It is easily understood that over his extensive career as a multi-sports official Bob lived many special moments and achieved countless highlights in his exciting career. Here are a few of them…

• Officiated 13 consecutive football bowl games • Officiated 2 NCAA Regional Basketball Tournaments • Became the first, and is still the only official, to officiate Division I football and basketball in the same year—did it from 1984–1987 • Officiated a bowl game he participated in • Assisted in development of Basketball Section Finals held in Selland Arena • Officiated the first Clovis vs Clovis West game • As a sports officiating teacher and mentor, Bob helped guide one of his students into officiate in the NBA • Presently, six Division I college football officials are his former pupils; two of them have worked the national championship games In his own way, Bob has made Central California a better and more exciting place to live; a place to enjoy the wonderful world of sports. Without doubt, thousands of area residents have been positively impacted by what Bob Kayajanian has been doing for so many years. He deserves big thanks!

is fighting for the Central Valley and making sure our voice is heard.

Fighting against tax increases and inflation

Protecting local jobs by supporting small businesses and creating new economic opportunity for the Central Valley

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TRIBUTE TO JAMES HALLOWELL Contributed

Gregg Hernandez

March 7, 2024 - In 1961, I was a Senior at Clovis High School. I was the janitor at Hallowell Chevrolet Company before and after school and on Saturdays.

One day a customer traded in a 1948 Chevrolet FleetLine, two-door sedan. I was making ninety cents an hour before taxes and I didn't have a car.

With James Hallowell's kindness, arrangements were made for me to purchase the car, for one hundred fifty dollars. I was to pay twenty-five dollars a month until paid in full.

I've always been thankful for James Hallowell's care and kindness to me personally and for all the employees at Hallowell Chevrolet Company.

Always defending our way of life

It is my honor to represent the Central Valley in the State Assembly.

I will never lose sight of our values of hard-work, family, and faith, because our community and our country are worth fighting for.”

Assemblyman Vince Fong

Photo courtesy of Chapel of Light James Hallowell

Paid for by Vince Fong for Assembly 2024

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Clovis North Varsity boys soccer win Central Section Division 1 championship

Photo courtesy of Rob Hansen Photo by- Rob Hansen February 24, 2024 - The Clovis North varsity boys soccer team poses with their two plaques,

as back to back central section division 1 champions. The Broncos battled the entire match against a tough (Bakersfield) team butteam in the endwith Clovis North February 24, 2024TheRidgeview Clovis North varsity boys soccer poses their two came plaques, as out victorious with a 3-2 win over the WolfPack from Ridgeview. Clovis North gets 2 goals back to back central section division 1 champions.

The Broncos battled the entire match against from Sophomore forward Nixon Hansen and the overtime game winning goal from Junior Dylan Mostes. amidfielder tough Ridgeview (Bakersfield) team but in the end Clovis North came out victorious with a 3-2

Photo courtesy of Armando Negrete, @etergen_sports Clovis North Junior Dylan Mostes (13) guards RidgeView Junior Andrew Orozco (19).

Photo by Armando Negrete @etergen_sports Clovis North Junior Dylan Mostes (13) guards RidgeView Junior Andrew Orozco (19).

win over the WolfPack from Ridgeview. Clovis North gets 2 goals from Sophomore forward Nixon Hansen and the overtime game winning goal from Junior midfielder Dylan Mostes.

Photo courtesy of Armando Negrete, @etergen_sports Clovis North’s Nixon Hansen and Brady Downing celebrate during second half action in the Central Section Division 1 Soccer final.

Photo by Armando Negrete @etergen_sports Clovis North’s Nixon Hansen and Brady Downing celebrate during second half action in the Central Section Division 1 Soccer final.

Photoby courtesy of Armando @etergen_sports Photo Armando Negrete Negrete, @etergen_sports The crowd cheers Clovis North’s game winning goal late in the second overtime period The crowd cheers Clovis North’s game winning goal late in the second overtime period during during the Central Section division 1 soccer championship. the Central Section division 1 soccer championship.

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Special Olympics a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship Jess Gonzalez

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March 8, 2024 — The loud cheering reached outside the two gyms, basketballs were continually heard thumping heavy on the slick wooden floors, and— being a basketball tournament—the ever-present and distinctive sounds of officials’ whistles interrupting the action were ever-persistent on the courts. It was Saturday morning, March 8, 2024. The place was the Clovis North High School Broncos gym—home of the Boys Division I CIF Central Section Champions. But, no--it was not the Champion Broncos on the court this time.

The Tournament at Clovis North All the excitement, the thumping, slick moves, shots, rebounds, and baskets were being made by Olympians—very Special Olympians! It was the celebration of the 2024 Fresno Regional Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. A total of 27 teams from Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare counties were playing hard to advance in the state competition.

“All the teams were playing their hearts outs—having a great time!” That is how Molly Eide Marquez, one of the event’s organizers, described the action on each of the courts being used. A multitude of people were present. Smiles everywhere from families, friends, sports fans, and other interested admirers. The competing teams were made up of players of both genders and all ages--from 8 years on up. There was nothing new about the objective in each game; run

She had witnessed it firsthand because her sister Rosemary had an intellectual disability. Yet, having grown up with Rosemary, she knew that she was talented and was very capable of participating activities, including in sports.

One day, in the summer of 1962, Eunice invited people with intellectual disabilities to a sports camp in her own backyard. Calling it Camp Shriver, it turned out to be a great success. The gathering that saw first light in her back yard rapidly extended everywhere. In fact, only six years later, in 1968, the first international Special Olympics Games were held in Chicago, Illinois, and the rest is history!

Special thanks Aside from being highly attended, the Photo by Jess Gonzalez, Clovis Roundup Haley Janzer, Special Olympics Sports Manager for the Central Valley & Molly Eide Marquez, tournament at Clovis North had many event organizer. volunteers. Among the organizations stepping forward were California up and down the court to try and put as played 3 or 4 games in one day.

Health Science, Clovis Rotary, Clovis many points as possible on the scoreThe Special Olympics offer competition Police Department, Fresno City College board for your team.

Women’s Soccer Team, East Fresno in 11 different sports the year around.

Rotary, and Clovis Kiwanis were presHaley Janzer, Special Olympics The Northern California region has Sports Manager for the Central Valley, nearly 250 competitions in those sports ent to lend a helping hand. informed “the teams have been practic- every year.

“We want to thank all those organiing for this tournament from 6-8 weeks, History of The Special Olympics zations and volunteers for their help,” so they come prepared to play their informed Molly. "And a special thanks The Special Olympics were started by best.” to the Clovis Unified School District Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of Presand Clovis North High School for The competition was broken up into ident John F. Kennedy, in the summer allowing us to use their facilities—we’re 5 divisions—all based on the ability of 1962. For years she had seen what very appreciative!” levels of the players with over 250 she believed to be was an injustice on athletes, 50 coaches, and many volunthe way people with intellectual disabil- Anyone interested in participating in teers were involved in the tournament. anyway with the Special Olympics— ities were treated. She didn’t like how Games were played in eight-minute they were often ignored, neglected, and whether as a participant, volunteer and, quarters of running time. The last routinely placed in custodial institutions or donor—is urged to reach them on the two minutes of the second and fourth even though they had many talents and internet at SONC.ORG. quarter was stoppage time. Each team gifts to offer the world.

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