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September 12, 2013

ClovisFest is Coming - September 21st, 22nd Mark your calendars on September 21st and 22nd for the 39th Annual Table Mountain Casino ClovisFest and the Kaiser Permanente Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. The streets of Old Town will be filled with over 250 craft and food booths that attract tens of thousands of visitors. The day starts out early in the morning at the Rodeo Grounds as several hot air balloons take up to cruise

By Carol Lawson-Swezey

Boice Funeral Home, with its stately Tudor style building on Pollasky Avenue, has been a Clovis Old Town icon for as long as anyone can remember. For a hundred years, the establishment has become part of the landscape of downtown Clovis and has supported and aided local residents in their most trying and difficult times.

across the Valley sky. Arrive early around 6 am to see the giant orbs inflate. Lift off is about 7 am. Then cross the street to the free, family festival on Pollasky Ave. Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant or food booth and start shopping.

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Thousands of families have used the one time family owned business to make final arrangements for loved ones. “Our mission is to serve each family as though they were the only family we serve,” said Lyndel James, Boice’s funeral director. Lyndel has been part of Boice’s legacy for nearly a third of its history. He started as an embalmer in 1977, when the funeral home was so encrusted with ivy that the six inch growth had to be burned off by the fire department. The funeral home opened in September of 1913, when it began serving families from a building located near Fourth Street and Pollasky Avenue. At that time, the funeral home was called Beal Brothers Funeral Home. In 1929, Laura and Arthur Boice borrowed $5,000 and built a new funeral home and residence at the building’s current address at the southwest corner of Third Street and Pollasky Avenue. The funeral home was renamed Arthur Boice Undertaking. The family lived in the three bedroom part of the home until sometime in the 1960s when it was converted in full to a funeral business. The current building is part of the initial structure, except for the selection room downstairs, which was originally an added, enclosed sun porch. With Mrs. Boice’s assistance in all phases of the family business, the funeral home became known for its unique feature of having a “Lady Attendant” who helped Arthur Boice serve families. The family tradition continued through the years, including the Boices’ daughter Maxine and son-in-law Clyde Barnett serving the Clovis, rural Fresno and foothill communities. After Laura died in 1938, Arthur married Alice, who continued in the family business. When Mr. Boice passed away in 1964, Alice, known as “Mrs. B.,” continued to operate the funeral home. In 1977, she sold the business to long-time family friends at

Lisle Funeral Home of Fresno. Lyndel was hired six months before the funeral homes changed owners. “It was my first full-time job after serving an apprenticeship in the Bay Area,” Lyndel said. “I was the last person Mrs. Boice hired.” Lyndel, who was from Kerman and his wife, Susan, who was from Clovis, returned home to settle in and raise a family. They have two children, Ryan, who works for the City of Clovis and his wife Jenny James, a Radiology Tech with the Fresno Veterans Hospital and a daughter, Melissa James, a Seventh Grade Middle School Teacher, and a grandson, Wyatt. Other Boice staff include Kristi McKean, Jose Rodriguez and Helen Camarillo. In 1986, Boice became a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Dignity Memorial has more than 1,600 facilities nationwide and is North America’s largest provider of funeral services. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, Smart and Safe Seniors, the Bereavement Travel Program, military funeral honors, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library. “Being part of a larger network, we can offer the comfort of a small town business backed by a company which is prepared to do whatever is necessary,” Lyndel said. Planning and carrying out a memorial service or funeral involves many steps and decisions and is “like planning a wedding but not having six months for the preparation,” Lyndel said. “We are dedicated to serving our friends and neighbors and building those relationships over the years.” He added that the greatest compliment is having a family return for services again and again and serving

generations of local families. Boice has been with the Clovis Chamber of Commerce since 1918, the chamber’s second oldest member next to Sassano’s Mens Wear. They pride themselves on being an integral part of the Clovis community and help support the Chamber, the Clovis Lions, Elks and Moose Clubs, Children’s Hospital Kid’s Day and Toys for Tots. They also collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lion’s Club and sponsor local soccer and softball teams. “This is our community,” Lyndel said. “We offer services in a time of need as well as quietly go about supporting our kids and being an integral part of the community when they need us.” Boice has shepherded services as small as 50 to 100 people as well as huge community events like the services at the Fresno Convention Center for Hmong General Vang Pao, which drew more than 60,000 mourners. They have also been honored to direct the recent services for eight local young soldiers and several sheriff and police officers killed in the line of duty. They also coordinated services for honorary local celebrity, Ken “Festus”

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out with his sleigh to take the children’s early Christmas wish lists. Back by popular demand will be Henry The Brave Little Tractor. Based on the book of the same name, Henry will be there for pictures when purchasing the book. It is adorable. None of this could be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Joining title sponsor Table Mountain Casino are Bud Light, Pepsi, Clear Channel Radio, home of Power Talk, Kaiser Permanente, Airgas, the Fresno Bee, CVES, KAIL Fresno, Alert-O-Lite, Clawson Honda, ARTCO and Ad-Venture Video. ClovisFest runs from 8 – 5 both days with free admission and free parking. Pets of any kind are NOT allowed according to the city ordinance. Please respect that and leave Fido at home. For complete information visit www. clovischamber.com. Events Director Tammi Walton has been busy choosing the best of the thousands of vendors vying for the hundreds of spaces to sell their wares. She reports that the quality and variety this year are extraordinary as applications pour in on the new chamber website. Fran Blackney, event coordinator, is bringing in delectable food with lots of olden goodies sprinkled with new tastes. Look for homemade ice cream on Fourth Street and egg rolls in the food court. Something new this year is Bratwurst in the Budweiser Beer Garden that will once again be providing delicious brews. Be sure to visit a Pepsi booth hosted by local non-profits to quench your thirst. The biggest excitement will be on Fourth and Fifth Streets where the Chamber has kicked up its street entertainment. On Fourth Street you’ll find the North American Wrestlers (NAW) a big hit in past years. Herb Bauer will present The Board Room, part of the King of the Valley

Skate Board Comp Series. The invitation only finals will be held on Sunday, the 22nd. Over on Fifth Street, performers will include the Central CA Area Derby (CCAD), aka Roller Derby Girls, Mile High Karate, Flamenco Dancers and Cynthia Merrill’s Ballroom Dancing on Sunday. For the complete entertainment schedule, visit www.clovischamber.com and click on the ClovisFest picture. Of course, ClovisFest would not be complete without something for the little ones and we are going all out this year. Strolling throughout the festival will be characters from Something Enchanted and Dreams Come True Entertainment. But the big action will be in the DMV lot with the carnival. In addition to the fun rides, there will be the Children’s Holiday Playground. There will be a pumpkin patch for Halloween but, more exiciting, you’ll find a “Summer Santa” all decked

Curtis. Boice has been honored with a 90 Years of Service Recognition, by the Clovis City Council with a pioneer business proclamation, a State Senate Proclamation, and a Congressional Recognition award. On September 16th, Boice will receive a proclamation from the Clovis City Council and will celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 27th from 10 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Events will include a ribbon cutting, guest speakers Clovis councilman Nathan Magsig and Clovis Fire Chief Michael Despain and will introduce Lyndel in his new role as Boice’s celebrant, who can oversee and conduct memorial services. Lyndel is looking forward to many more years of serving the community and providing services which everyone will ultimately need but few want to think about. “When a family we’ve served gives me a hug and tells us they couldn’t have done it without us, it makes it all worthwhile,” Lyndel said “We are very honored that the community has placed their trust in us for the past 100 years.” `

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Want to Be Better Off? Join a Credit Union Today! Big bank fees are growing bigger every day, so if you really want to save some money, join a local credit union today – that’s how you can be much better off. Credit Unions provide a place for members to enjoy no-fee services, save money, and get loans at reasonable rates. And great news: all through September at Fresno County Federal Credit Union, when a current member refers a new member, they both receive a free gift, and are both eligible to win a vacation in Hawaii! What are the advantages to membership at Fresno County Federal Credit Union? First of all, fee-free accounts. Fresno County Federal Credit Union offers no monthly fee checking accounts, savings accounts and VISA debit cards that you can personalize with your favorite photo. Online and mobile banking. At your convenience, wherever you are, you can do your banking, pay bills and transfer money online or on any mobile device.

Access to your money. You’ll have easy access at more than 30,000 fee-free ATMs locally and nationwide – that’s more ATMs than the big banks combined! Low minimum balances. You can open an account for as little as $5. Lower interest rates on credit cards and loans. Fresno County Federal Credit Union, like all federal credit unions, cannot exceed 18 percent on any credit card or loan rates. What more can you expect from Fresno County Federal Credit Union? Personal attention. Fresno County Federal Credit Union has friendly and knowledgeable member service representatives who will work with you to make your financial transactions as easy and convenient as possible – and help you achieve your financial goals. Better rates, lower fees. Fresno County Federal Credit Union offers better rates and lower fees, and a great many services

at no cost. You’ll save money with a credit union instead of a bank. We offer no monthly fee checking, free bill pay, and you’re likely to get a lower interest rate on an auto loan. Be better off. Fresno County Federal Credit Union typically offers higher rates on savings and certificates – and much lower rates on loans. Remember, all through September, when a current member refers a new member to Fresno County Federal Credit Union (and the referral is accepted for membership), you both get a free tote bag, and you’re both automatically entered to win a Hawaiian vacation that includes airfare from LAX to Oahu, hotel for three days, a Pearl Harbor tour for two, ground transfers and all hotel/air taxes. There’s no purchase necessary; ask for details at any branch. There’s never been a better time than now to join a credit union! You’ll save

money, and could win a dream vacation! Joining is a breeze, and moving your accounts is easier than ever. Visit Fresno County Federal Credit Union at www. FresnoCU.com or call (559) 252-5000 for more tips and tools.

The Seal of Protection In battle, our enemies attack where we are the weakest. In ancient times, warriors would protect themselves with some type of armor to protect their bodies. Protectors were made from the most primitive items such as leaves, twine, leather goods and ultimately metal products. The design was very important because vital areas needed more protection. Of course the head and the chest area were the most vulnerable. The same occurs when we think about our mouth and teeth. Countless hours and millions of dollars have been spent researching the make-up of the oral cavity and its components. The mouth is made up of both hard and soft tissue. This pro-

vides the structure for the entrance to our body’s health. If someone is plotting an attack against us they would surely attack the most important area of our system where they could cut off all our supplies. Without our supplies we would not be able to sustain any type of battle. The most prominent tissues within the oral cavity are the teeth, the bone which supports the teeth, and the soft tissues or the gums which protect the bone. The bone is very important as it is the foundation for tooth support. Without bony support, our teeth would have nothing to hold them up. Teeth are important for assisting in changing our food into an emulsion which is then digested and nutrients can be extracted. But we have to be careful when consuming foods because there are elements which piggyback within the food which can be detrimental to the teeth. Sugars and acids wage a war on the teeth every time they come in contact. Without protection, what kind of a General would lead the army against these foes?

Before we can provide protection we must first analyze our weakest points to provide the proper type of protection. Our teeth are formed from buds which come together and coalesce or cement themselves together to form the actual tooth shape. This is quite noticeable on our back teeth where we see all the grooves. The main ones are called developmental grooves. Although these buds cement themselves together, they are not perfectly sealed. This could provide access for our foes, better known as cavities, to enter our walls of defense. These walls are the actual defense so we must provide protection. In the dental world these are known as sealants. Sealants are a resin based material which provides a suit of armor over these developmental grooves. These grooves are the weakest link and a port of entry for our dental enemies. The teeth are most vulnerable when they first enter the oral cavity so if we check them when they are new and there are no invaders present, cavities, that is the best time to protect them.

Yet there is another way to protect our teeth. We must make them strong by providing them with vitamins. Not really a vitamin, but a strengthening device nonetheless. Fluoride provides a stronger wall with a less vulnerable port of entry. It is absorbed and attaches making the teeth stronger overall. Yet another mechanism is to have our teeth cleaned and maintained to albeit keep our attackers at bay. Whatever mechanism we use to protect our teeth, these will all get the seal of approval from your local dentist. If you have any questions or wish to contact this writer you may do so at: Art of Design Implant, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry Edward A. Treviño, DDS, FADIA 1040 E. Herndon Ave. #102 Fresno, California 93720 559-230-0809 559-230-0833 fax [email protected] www.fresnosdentist.com

Shaver Lake Fishing Report By Dick Nichols

Shaver Lake continued with hit or miss action this past week, but multiple limits are possible each trip, according to Dick Nichols, of Dick’s Fishing Charters. His clients had multiple limits this week with a trophy sized rainbow on about 75% of his trips. David Dellinger and his girlfriend Kim Fairless, both of Citrus Heights, picked up their limits with Dellinger getting a nice 2.5 pound bow while fishing with Nichols. Shaver resident Dave Dungy and his son Gage, took their limits, with a couple big bow’s fishing in the same locations as Nichols. Dungy was using a Fire tiger Apex at 55 feet deep on the down riggers and Trout Busters behind weighted Mountain Flashers on the side poles at 21

feet deep. Nichols continues to troll the area in front of Shaver Marina and the Point at dawn and then moves to Black Rock and Eagle Point for mid morning fishing. Before noon he moves back to the island for trophy trout action which has been paying off most of the time. Bankies are catching a few from the road 1 and 2 areas, Shaver Marina and the Point. According to Nichols, the Shaver marina area is a home for trophy sized trout at dawn to 7 am. He suggests casting spinners, Needle Fish or Fish Hawks in that area. The shaver Lake Trophy Trout 3rd annual Sportsmen’s dinner is on September

28th at the Shaver Community center. Tickets for the steak dinner and big time auction and raffle are at Shaver Lake Sports, 559-841-2740. The leading fish in the summer derby is a 61/2 pounder. The derby ends on the 2nd Saturday of September. the winner will be the SLTTP guest at the Sportsmen’s Dinner.

Benjamin and Mallory Oller, of Clovis, show off Benjamin’s 3 1/2 pound rainbow caught during Labor Day weekend.

CR Fishing Report by Valley Rod & Gun By Sam Fragoso

Millerton: Bass ** Stripers * Lake is dropping about 10” a day. Bass fishing is good for quantity, but just ok for quality. Top water and rip bait bite are good in the morning then the fish are moving deeper. Drop shotting with worms will catch quantity as well as quality. The river is the best for bass. A few striper are being caught up around the 5 MPH buoys by trollers. Pine Flat: Trout * Bass * Salmon * Water is dropping. Trout fishing is just fair in the main lake. Trollers are going 40’ deep for trout up to 16”. Needlefish, Apex’s, and rainbow runners are the lures of choice. Another pod of fish is at the 5580’ depth in the main lake. Some of these trout are 18-19” and a few salmon up to 20”. Hootchies in pearl or purple haze seem to be about the best. Bass fishing

is ok for numbers, but quality is lacking. Top water bite is good early or late. Once the sun getsd up, dropshotting, dartheads, and jigs are probably the best along with senkos. 15-25’ seems to be a good depth. A few crappie around Deer Creek marina docks are being caught at night under lights. 15% full of water. Trout and salmon have been extremely hard to find. Huntington: Trout * Lake is almost full. Dam 3 good even for bank fishing. Nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, or powerbait cathing 13-13 1/2” trout. Trollers using wedding rings or Capt. Jack hootchies are taking trout around dam 1&2. A few small kokanee, 9-11”, coming out of 40’ water on purple haze hootchies or pearl hootchies. Wishon: Trout * Lake is low, but fishing is ok. Ramp

is back in the water Shorthair Creek area kicking out powerbait and night crawler fish. Trollers are working the upper part of the lake with ok success. Edison: Trout * A lot of small fish under 13” from both bank anglers and trollers. Lake is low. A few above average fish coming on small rapalas. Lake is rising slowly. Mammoth Pool: Trout ** Lake has reopened since aspen fire. Weather has been hot this past week. Trout is pretty good on night crawlers and power bait. Trollers are doing a little better on flashers and night crawlers. Lake level is about 18%. Bass lake: Trout ** Bass ** Kokanee * 1-2lb bass being caught around the docks on senkos or dropshotting 4”

worms. Trout anglers going 3-4 colors with wedding rings or needlefish from Browns Ditch to Sheriff Tower. Kokanee up to 16” coming from the dam end of the lake. Spooning in about 40’ of water. Lake is almost 65% full. For more information, log on to www. valleyrodgun.com or call (559) 2 9 2 3474.

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Strap pets in for safety -- theirs and yours Most drivers would not allow a 40-pound unsecured weight to ricochet around the interior of their vehicles. Passengers and cargo are typically strapped in for safety. But if a driver is driving with an unsecured pet in his or her car, he or she could be putting everyone in the car at risk. The law states that children and adults should be buckled up when riding in a car. The same regulations do not always pertain to pet passengers, although some experts think they should. According to Christina Selter, the founder of Californiabased pet advocacy group Bark Buckle Up, pets can be very dangerous inside of a vehicle if they are not secured. A 60-pound Golden Retriever can hit you with 2,700 pounds of force in a 35 mile-per-hour crash. However, that’s not the only danger. A dog or cat that is allowed to roam freely inside a car can pose a distraction to the driver, potentially impeding a driver’s line of vision or inadvertently bumping into the gear shift. A small animal could get down into the foot well on the driver’s side and impede operation of the brakes or accelerator. In addition to the passengers and driver in the car, an unsecured pet poses a danger to itself. A dog or cat that is propelled through the car in a crash or sudden stop can risk injury or death. Even simply bumping noses on the dashboard or a seat can be very painful to the animal. There are other reasons why the pet should be tethered in the car. * A belt or tether secures the animal and prevents it from hanging its head out of the window, where any small speck of flying debris can cause a serious injury to the pet’s eyes or nose. It’s important to keep the pet’s entire body inside of the moving vehicle.

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a motor vehicle. An animal crate that is belted down is one option, and a pet may be comfortable riding in a familiar crate and feel more secure as a result. For smaller dogs or cats, consider a pet booster seat that straps in with the vehicle’s safety belt. Some drivers have used children’s booster seats with a pet harness. Harnesses that work with safety belts are also available. These can keep the pet in a sitting or lying-down position. Securing pets in the car ensures the driver’s safety and the safety of the passengers as well as the health of the pet going for a ride.

Contributing Writers Carol Lawson-Sweezey - Featured Articles Peg Bos - Let’s Talk Clovis Don Curlee - Ag at Large April French - Police Log of Shame Paul Hinkle - Central Valley Motorsports Dick Nichols - Fishing Report Dr. Edward Trevino - Featured Articles Sam Fragoso - Dispatches from a Movie Theater Accounting Services Teresa Stevens - Certified Public Accountant (559) 326-2029 [email protected] The Clovis Roundup is a custom publication. 2491 Alluvial Avenue Suite # 540 Clovis, CA 93611 | (559) 326-2040 www.clovisroundup.com To submit events for the CR Calender, email [email protected] For Advertising, email [email protected] Reproduction by any means of the entire contents or any portion of this publication without written permission is prohibited. The appearance of any advertisements in this publication does not constitute support or endorsement for any product, person, cause, business or organization named therein, unless specifically noted otherwise in the advertisement.

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30 Days to a Better Lawn in 2014 Step outside and take a good look at your lawn. Do you see bare spots or patches of undesirable looking grasses and weeds? Maybe your kids’ activities, your dog’s constant pacing in the same path day after day, or your parking the car on the front lawn has caused the lawn to thin out due to wear and compaction. It’s true that the 19 straight days of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees certainly did not help our cool-season lawns either. The lawns are beat and just looking for some tender care. Cooler temperatures are just around the corner. What is left of the lawn will perk up and appreciate the cool nights and shorter, milder days. Crabgrass will stop germinating by mid to late September. Thirty days from now life will be great! What needs to be done in the next 30 days to have a better lawn for next year? Get ready because this is where you come in the mix. Check for unwanted grasses. Patches of Bermuda or dallisgrass are hard to kill and should be sprayed 2-3 times in the starting early September. Dense sections of crabgrass or bentgrass are fairly easy to kill and could wait until the middle of September to spray. If you think the lawn looks bad now just wait to see what it looks like in a few weeks! Here’s the good news. Oct 1-10 is a great time to reseed all those problem areas. I would strongly recommend scalping down the areas to be reseeded prior to seeding followed by a fall lawn aeration to loosen the soil and encourage better root development. Areas could then be raked or dethatched mechanically to make a proper seed bed. Select a quality grass to match

your existing lawn and follow suggested seeding directions. Generally tall fescue and ryegrass go done around 7-10 lbs/1000 sq ft. Next apply a ¼ inch of clean humus or compost to cover the seed to keep in the warmth and moisture to insure good germination. Apply a starter fertilizer like 10-20-10 at 10 lbs/1000. Water 2-3 times a day lightly to keep the mulch and seed moist for the first 7-14 days. Here is what you don’t do. 1) Nothing. Your lawn will be no better next year and likely worse. 2). Sprinkle some seed over the bare spots and hope for the best. This is not much better than option 1. 3). Buy the cheapest seed you can find like annual ryegrass. This will result in the ugliest lawn on your block. Annual rye never really greens up, it grows very fast and often clumpy, it does not match any grasses in your lawn. and it often gets riddled with disease in the winter months. The window of opportunity is here. Now get outside and take the actions for a better lawn in 2014!

Accident Tips No one expects to be in an accident, but even the most careful drivers may be involved. In reality, almost everybody gets into some sort of fender-bender at least once in their lifetime. When you do get into an accident, whether it is a minor fender-bender or a serious collision, you need to be aware of what to do. If you are familiar with the proper protocol in dealing with a car accident, you will save yourself pain, suffering, and money. • First, attend to the medical needs of anyone involved. Call 911 if necessary, but remember that number is for emergencies only. • When there are no injuries, move your vehicle out of traffic to the nearest place of safety if possible. • Notify the CHP or the police department of the city in which the collision occurred. • Exchange driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance information with the other driver or drivers. • Do not accept or place any blame. Your insurance company has people trained to determine who is at fault. • Gather contact information from possible witnesses. • Take a moment to write down details of the collision, such as time of day, traffic conditions, weather conditions, and the events that led up to the collision. If possible, take photos of the vehicle’s damage and the accident scene. • If your car cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, service’s name, and phone number. • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance and

registration information. • If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. While your insurance company may direct you to certain shops, you have the right to go wherever you wish. Be sure you are comfortable with the shop you choose. • Finally, once you have an estimate for the repairs, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed. If you have questions, ask for explanations. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. By following the above guidelines, you will be better prepared to deal with an otherwise stressful situation. Remaining calm and avoiding any negative confrontations will keep everyone safe as you work through the accident and vehicle repair processes.

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Central Valley Motorsports - SPONSORED BY HEDRICKS CHEVROLET -

By Paul Hinkle

We are into the final stretch of summer but the triple digit temperatures just don’t seem to let up. If you plan on taking a cruise on the weekend there is no sleeping in, you need to get out early before the heat takes over. Goodguys 27th West Coast Nationals In late August, hot rodders young and old merged on the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Over 3,700 cars showed up for a festive weekend. There were so many cars entered in this show, it was impossible to see every car, take in all the vendors and shop the swap

meet in one day. The number and quality of cars separates this show from all the rest. If this was your first time entering an event of this proportion, you were in for a real adventure. You had to arrive early Friday morning to pick up your registration at the Hilton (the host hotel.) Then drive to the fairgrounds where you might be lucky enough to find a good place to park. At the end of each day the fairgrounds are cleared of all entrants and the process of parking starts over again Saturday and Sunday. If you were hoping to find a good parking spot again on Saturday, you must be line to park around 4:00 am. If you arrive much later you could find yourself at the end of the line at least eight blocks from the entry gate. After dealing with the stress of finding that perfect place to park you could head to the Clubhouse and start off your day off with a great buffet breakfast and several cups of coffee to keep you going. You will need all the energy you can muster in order to see as many cars as possible. There were over 50 rods from all over the United States competing for the title of “America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod.” Some of the finest cars you

will ever see were vying for the award. Also, in the mix for this prestigious award was the 2013 Detroit Riddler winner. At the end of the day Harold Chapman from Texas with his 1933 Ford Roadster “Pretty Penny” was picked as “America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod.” There were also over 100 cars competing for the “Builders Choice” award. If you parked your 1932 Ford in the Deuce Doins special parking area you were 1 of approximately 270. This was quite an impressive sight, seeing so many 1932 Fords in one area. If you didn’t make it this year, mark your calendar for next years 28th West Coast Nationals, August 22, 23 & 24, 2014. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to see some of the finest rods in the country. UP COMING EVENTS: Sept. 7th The 11th Annual Run of the Gold Classic Car Show Oakhurst, Sept. 8th Grandparents Day, Biola Veterans Car Show, Sept.14th Summer Send-Off Car Show Tulare, Sept. 15th Coarsegold Classic Car Show, Sept. 21st Clovis Park in the Park 4:00pm, Chowchilla Classic Car Show, Selma Park in The Park Car Show, Sept. 28th Spoke & Rods Fresno Fair, Calvary Chapel Car Show Visalia, Sept. 29th British Car Roundup Clovis, Oct. 4th Rods on the Bluff, Oct. 5th –6th Eagle Field Drags Hot Rod Gathering Pre 74, Oct. 12th Fall Finale Mopar Car Show Madera, 2nd Annual Autumn Car Show at Clovis Christian Church, Sports Cars in the Park Oakhurst, Oct 18th – 20th 22nd California Hot Rod Reunion, Oct. 19th Mariposa

Yosemite Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, Nov. 2nd 23rd Annual Cayucos Car Show, Nov. 9th –10th 24th Autumn Get-Together Pleasanton, Nov. 15 – 17th Motor Trend 2014 Model Car Show Fresno, Nov, 22nd – 24th Goodguys 3rd Fall Del Mar Nationals. If your club or organization is putting on a car show or motorsports event, please send your information to [email protected] or call me at (559) 970-2274. I’m also looking for interesting cars and events to share with everyone.

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Voting Ends September 30th!

Valley Aerospace company expands operations Niacc-Avitech Announces Move to Clovis and Unveils Plans to Expand Operations Clovis, CA, August 5, 2013 – NiaccAvitech, an industry leader in the repair, service and recertification of aircraft components announced the move of their headquarters to the City of Clovis. After many years of growth, with operations taking place in multiple locations, the company is now located at 245 West Dakota Avenue, adjacent to Pelco. This consolidation will make way for tremendous growth through the integration of capital, materials, and human resources to fulfill all orders with appropriate materials, equipment, labor and space. As an FAA-approved repair station the company focuses on the repair, overhaul & recertification of aircraft Electrical, Electronic, Fuel, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Wire Harness components. Additionally Niacc-Avitech offers Rewind and Non-Destructive Testing services as well as manufacturing a variety of electrical stators, rotors & landing gear harnesses for the aerospace and defense industries. It also maintains a satellite facility in Las Vegas, NV which specializes in aircraft wheels, brakes and batteries serving a wide variety of aircraft, ranging from corporate aircraft to Boeing 747’s. With completion of the move to the new 42,400 square foot facility in Clovis, Niacc-Avitech is home to 101 technical and administrative personnel and has plans to add another 20-30 employees within the next 18-months. An additional team of 12 employees are located at their Las Vegas, NV location. City of Clovis staff and elected officials began working with Niacc-Avitech’s management team in late 2012. “Our goal,” said City Manager Rob Wooley, “was to make the move to Clovis easy and seamless. We knew they had to avoid any downtime in their operation and worked diligently to make sure that they were

able to unplug their equipment at their old location and plug it in at the new place.” Niacc-Avitech Technologies, Inc. was originally formed in 1983 as Niacc Technology, Inc. with the intent of serving the corporate aircraft and agriculture operators of Central California. The company had only one employee operating out of a 1,600 square foot building near the Fresno-Yosemite airport. In 2000 Niacc began negotiations with industry leader HEICO Aerospace Corporation, who wanted to buy out the local company. HEICO Aerospace Corporation is engaged primarily in certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries through its Hollywood, Florida- based Flight Support Group and its Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. HEICO’s customers include a majority of the world’s airlines and overhaul shops as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. In April of 2003, after being held privately for 20 years, a deal was struck and HEICO purchased Niacc. Founder Jeff Andrews was asked to continue with the management and growth of the company. In 2004, Niacc consolidated with a sister company known as Avitech Engineering out of the Bay Area into its Fresno operation. The strategic move merged the talents and capabilities of two respected organizations into a lower operating cost area. Employees of Avitech Engineering were offered positions to relocate and have since made Central California their home. Because of the reputation of both companies, it was decided to combine their names into a single name now known as Niacc-Avitech Technologies. Niacc-Avitech expands, continued on page 18

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Ag at Large – citrus south: Citrus sensitivity strong in SoCal By Don Curlee

Southern California holds an appreciation, maybe even a passion for citrus, the trees, the fruit, the harvesting and shipping of citrus products and the economic stability it represents. It is proving that as the industry is threatened by disease. Although the greatest volume of oranges, grapefruit, lemons and tangerines is now produced in Tulare and Kern Counties and other Central Valley locations it is Southern California where the industry’s heart beats strongest. Residents are demonstrating the depth of their feeling for the citrus industry in a renewed commitment these days. The Asian citrus psyllid has penetrated deep into the Southern California citrus empire. This pesky insect causes citrus trees to curl up and die after it feeds on

their leaves. It carries the huanglongbing disease, as deadly for citrus trees as it is hard to pronounce. The easier recognition is citrus greening. The insect that carries it has been foraging in the Southern California citrus domain since 2008, and has recently shown up in the heavily concentrated Central California citrus growing region near Porterville, triggering a quarantine. But a quarantine has been in effect in one Southern California citrus producing district or another for years now. The psyllid is endemic to those areas, and residents with citrus trees in their backyards are among the most committed foes of the pest and the disease it carries, cooperating earnestly with officials who are striving to control the insect. For many of these residents, officials say, the insect and disease has become like a threat to their personal well being and their way of life. They have opened their property to pest control personnel and enthusiastically ushered moonsuited workers to their backyard trees.

They applaud the placement of insect traps, spraying or any control measures the agents recommend. They consider themselves part of the defense team, and they want to win. Contrast that with the reaction of Northern California residents seven years ago when a pest called the light brown apple moth threatened to grow to such populations that several fruit tree varieties might be threatened. The suggestion that aerial spraying might be required to control the pest brought loud and emotional reactions from homeowners and other residents in Bay Area counties. Love and respect for their backyard citrus trees so dominates the attitude of many in the affected counties in Southern California that it easily overrides any inconvenience or concern they might have about pest control measures. Of course, nighttime aerial spraying has not been proposed, and is not expected. With one of the navel orange trees that brought the modern citrus industry to California 140 years ago growing as a wire-

enclosed living monument in a Riverside park, it is little wonder that citizens of the area regard the fruit and the industry that produces it so highly. Citrus production is about as much a part of the Southern California psyche as its beaches, the freeways, the La Brea tar pits, Mt. Palomar the Hollywood sign and that late bloomer, Disneyland, from San Diego to Ventura. It is refreshing to experience community pride, especially for an area as large as Southern California. Although the volume of citrus production now emanates from the Central Valley, folks in the southland continue to revere the traditions related to citrus fruit in Southern California. When a genuine widespread appreciation develops in the Central Valley for its citrus as well as all its other valuable crops, even reverence for them, Central California will be richer for it, like Southern California is and has been for generations.

Give your home an energy makeover Renovations that take inventory of energy use and strive toward efficiency have grown increasingly popular over the years. Homeowners fed up with high utility bills want to conserve costs, and there are a number of ways to revamp a home to be more energy efficient. The first step in a home energy makeover is to find out where your home is losing money. Certain municipal and environmental agencies offer home assessments, during which they will do a complete walk-through of your home and highlight areas that can be improved. Private companies also perform energy audits on a home. They may be able to point out appliances, windows or landscaping issues that could be compromising the

efficiency of a home. These people may have a more intimate knowledge of insulation ratings and window efficiency ratings than the average homeowner. In addition to having an energy audit on your home to save money on utility bills, a professional audit may make you eligible for tax incentives and rebates. That can mean even more savings and may even increase the value of your home. Until a thorough energy assessment can be made, there are some easy and relatively inexpensive fixes any homeowner can undertake to help improve energy efficiency. * Clean air filters. Trapped dust and debris in a filter makes furnaces and air conditioners work harder. Once filters are

free from dust, air can blow more smoothly through the system. * Plug leaks. Air leaks could be sucking energy out of your home and money out of your wallet. Once you find any leaks, you can use weather stripping and caulking to seal up breaches and save energy and money. * Invest in insulation. Install highefficiency insulation in attics and between walls to prevent energy loss and keep more warm or cool air in the home. A wellinsulated house requires less heating and cooling to keep the temperature indoors stable, and that translates to less money spent on utilities. * Swap out light bulbs. Switching bulbs from incandescent to more efficient LED or CFL bulbs can save

money in the long run. By making a few simple changes, homeowner can increase their energy savings around the house. Investing in an energy audit and makeover can pinpoint key areas that need improvement.

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“Let’s Talk Clovis”, the De Luca Family By Peg Bos, Clovis Museum

Ciriaco De Luca was born in Italy (October 14, 1888) in the small mountain city of Buonvicino. He married Maria Guiseppa Sirimarco on June 26, 1909. She was the sister of Jim Sirimarco who arrived in Clovis in the early 1920’s. Jim established the legendary Jim’s Place on Clovis Ave. Ciriaco arrived in California on September 11, 1911 and worked at the Los Banos Miller-Lux ranch (drove a team of mules) for four years. In 1915 Italy required their citizens to return to their homeland to serve in the Italian Army during WW I. De Luca (wounded in battle three times) was discharged in 1919. Just prior to his death in 1971, he received a decree from The President of the Republic of Italy that granted him the title of “Cavaliere of the Order of Vittorio Veneto”. He also received the “Italy Gold Medal” and “Ser-

vice Cross”. His wife had died in 1915 and their son Salvatore would be raised by Maria’s mother. Ciriaco married Marian Fasano (1899-1981) in 1919. August 6, 1920, they boarded the SS Canopic that was bound (14 day cruise) to Boston, MA. They settled in Gustine, CA and lived with Jim & Rose Sirimarco. Their first child Teresa was born in Gustine on October 17, 1920. Their first son Angelo arrived on January 17, 1922. Ciriaco worked for the Gustine Carnation Milk Company. Ciriaco rode his bicycle (92 miles) from Gustine to Clovis in search of property. He bought 3 lots (each 25 foot frontage) in the Stanford Addition (Bingville) from Ralph Brosi. A small shed was situated on that property. The Stanford Addition (first survey in December, 1909) boundaries were: west,

Ciriaco De Luca (1888 - 1971) & Maria De Luca (1899 - 1981)

Midway (Sunnyside); north, 3rd Street; south, listed as ”County Road Previously Dedicated” (Bullard) and east, “existing County Road” (Fowler) The Stanford addition was named for Elizabeth Stanford who was one of five persons that purchased the land from Fresno Canal & Irrigation Company. Stanford Addition was identified as “Bingville” by the early settlers since numerous gas driven/water pumps in the area provided the melodious sound of “bing, bing”. The area was annexed (two separate actions, in 1951 and 1959) into the city Ciriaco and Maria arrived in Clovis on August, 15, 1923 in a horse and buggy. Dominica (their third child) would be born in their shed that year as would her sister Rosie (1924). They built their home in 1924. Eight additional children followed: Joe, Victor, Frank, Eda, Verona, Gracie, Clara and Virginia. Dominica still resides at the family home. De Luca’s first job here was at the Helm Ranch (bounded by Shaw, Sierra, Cedar and Winery). He also worked at the Balfe

Ranch and with the WPA (poisoning squirrels). He worked at Italian Swiss Colony for 13 years prior to his retirement in 1953. Ciriaco was a charter member of the Rudolph Valentino Lodge No, 1449, Order Sons of Italy in America that was founded here in 1927. Son Frank De Luca (7th sibling of 12) remembers his parents (with other Italians in the neighborhood) dancing a folk dance called the Tarantella. Everyone in his family began working at an early age. They would walk to various ranches to pick strawberries, almonds, figs and grapes. Frank recalled telling his father as they were arriving at Mike Ferrara’s vineyard (near Tollhouse and Academy, 12 miles from Clovis) to pick grapes that if he and his sisters saw a snake they “were out of there”. Of the four young workers (Eda, Verona, Gracie and Frank) Verona was the first to see a snake. The young group immediately left and walked back to their home in Clovis. The De Luca’s left us a rich heritage.

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Congratulations to Pat and Larry Grossi

Announcements ROCKTOBER FEST RocktoberFest (Wednesday, October 9th from 10:00am-1:00pm) is the largest event that Willow International puts on each year. There are three aspects to it: 1.) Transfer/four year Universities will attend to speak with and recruit our students looking to transfer 2.) We will be holding a JOB FAIR open to the public! So far, both Jem Management and Target will be looking to hire (we will have plenty more by the event). Veteran’s Employment Services will be out as well. 3.) We also use that day to market our Student Educational Plans (SEP’s), which assist our students with completing their educational goals in a timely manner. A car show (I will send you the flyer tomorrow-please do the best you can to advertise it), commercial vendors, live music, food and college programs and services will play a prominent part in the event as well.

Jayce Allen along with being first time Great Grand Parents, the Grossi’s are celebrating 15 years in business for Bear Creek Gifts on Sept 24th and are really proud of both.

Clovis Blood Drives With the long summer months over, the Central California Blood Center needs donors to return to their regular donation cycles and new donors are also always needed. Hundreds of patients in Valley hospitals depend entirely on donors’ good health and good will so the center needs donations to increase soon. Fresno donor centers are at 1196 E. Shaw Avenue, #102, 1010 E. Perrin Avenue, 4343 W. Herndon and the Visalia center is at 1515 S. Mooney Blvd. The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, except that Visalia closes at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For additional information, please call (559) 389-LIFE (5433) or visit www.donateblood.org . Blood Drives in and near Clovis through 9/26 Fresno Buddhist Temple – Sunday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, 2720 E. Alluvial, Clovis. All donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley

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Old Town Clovis Farmer’s Market Friday Nights, September 13th, 20th, & 27th Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis through September 12. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids. Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Place: Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Avenue, between Third and Fifth Streets Free Admission Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774. www.oldtownclovis.org AUSA Sounds Of Freedom Military Concert Band free concert Sunday, Sept 15th at 2pm Clovis Veterans Memorial Building at 5th and Hughes Street. The musical lineup will include stirring marches, traditional and contemporary music. A solo number by a trio of

CUSD Superintendent Janet Young to Share State of the District at Back-to-School Breakfast Sept. 17 CUSD Superintendent Janet Young, Ed.D, will offer her annual State of Clovis Unified School District on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the 2013 Superintendent’s Back-to-School Breakfast sponsored by the Foundation for Clovis Schools. The community is invited to attend this opportunity to socialize with Dr. Young while learning the latest news in Clovis Unified. The breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave. in Clovis. It will begin with a welcome from Foundation for Clovis Schools Board of Directors Chairman Hugh Awtrey. Nineteen elementary through high school students will then be honored for winning this year’s Foundation for Clovis Schools Art Contest, followed by Dr. Young’s 20-minute state-of-thedistrict speech.

businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. City of Clovis – Tuesday, September 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis. All donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Grundfos Pumps Blood Drive – Thursday, September 26, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 5900 E. Shields Ave., Fresno. Donors receive a vintage T-shirt.

CLOVIS trombonists will be featured in the program.

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Farmers Market Hard Boiled Egg Eating Contest Friday, Sept 20th at 7:15pm At the Porch of The Old Clovis Hotel Bistro All funds and donations go to the Honor Flight to send our WWII Veterans to visit the WWII Memorial at Washington DC. Info call Bill Shipley (559) 360-3293 or inquire at the Bistro. 
Clovis East Class of 2013 10-year Reunion September 21st 
Clovis Veterans Memorial Building 
6:00-11:00
 Dinner at 7:00

 Full Bar, Dancing, Activities, and a Photo Booth will be just a part of the fun to have!! Come catch up with old friends and classmates! ClovisFest Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly Saturday & Sunday, September 21st & 22nd The tradition of hot air balloons floating across the Valley sky will continue this year starting at dawn at the Rodeo Grounds. Once they are out of sight, saunter across Clovis Avenue to Old Town Clovis where 250 crafter and food booths wait for your visit. There is also a Family Carnival, All Valley Car Show and live entertainment. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Place: Old Town Clovis Free Admission Contact: Clovis Chamber of Commerce at (559) 299-7363.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and educational programs funded by the Foundation for Clovis Schools. The Foundation was started in 1987 with a mission to help students continually improve academic and personal achievement by providing funding for innovative classroom ideas and educational programs that stimulate and encourage students to aim high. Community members and businesses interested in becoming a Superintendent’s Shareholder by contributing $5,000 or more to the Foundation as a Breakfast Sponsor or as a donor to other Foundation programs, will become a Shareholder for the 2013-14 school year. For more information about the breakfast or the Foundation for Clovis Schools, contact Chief Communication Officer Kelly Avants, APR, at (559) 3279092 or [email protected], or visit www.foundationforclovisschools.com. WHAT: 2013 Superintendent’s Backto-School Breakfast sponsored by the Foundation for Clovis Schools WHERE: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave. in Clovis WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 7:30-9 a.m. Unity World Day of Prayer Thursday, September 12 Unity of Fresno 315 W. Shields Ave., Fresno All-day Prayer Vigil from 7:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interfaith Concert at 7:00 p.m. featuring local musicians and singers. Cost: Love offering accepted For more information call (559) 2271889 or [email protected] Auberry Branch Library Read to a Dog: Sunshine Announcements, continued on page 21

CALENDAR www.clovischamber.com Escape to Brazil with Rio Grill Saturday, September 21st Shows start at 6:30pm Rio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse 1240 Shaw Ave.- Sierra Vista Mall Join us for an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse Dinner & Live performances from Brazilian Samba Dancers 559-322-6300 $30 per person

FCFCU “Member Education Seminar” Credit Score Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm Fresno County Federal Credit Union, Cedar & Nees Branch Reservations are to be made the Friday prior to the seminar to seminars@ fresnocfcu.org. Any questions can be directed to the credit union at 252-5000. For additional information and a complete list of seminars go to fresnocfcu.org. Seminars are open to all members and non-members of the credit union. Old Town Clovis Pistachio Party at Farmers’ Market Friday, September 27th If you like Pistachios, head to Old Town Clovis as the Old Town Clovis Farmers Market presents “A Pistachio Party”, Sponsored by American Pistachio Growers. A celebration of all things Pistachio wouldn’t be complete without pistachio samplings and pistachio specialties. From pistachio flavored ice cream to pistachio flavored drinks. Pistachio funnel cakes to pistachio

jellies and jams and a huge assortment of mouthwatering pistachio deserts. Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Place: Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Avenue, between Third and Fifth Streets Free Admission Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774. www.oldtownclovis.org Old Town Antique & Collectible Fair Sunday, September 29th Old Town Clovis’ one-of-a-kind Antique & Collectible Fair boasts cobblestone streets brimming with antique and collectible treasures. Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Place: Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Avenue, between Bullard Avenue and Third Street Free Admission Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www. oldtownclovis.org British Car Roundup Sunday, September 29th Dozens of owners of beautifully restored British automobiles converge on Old Town Clovis to show off their prized cars and compete for prizes. This unique car show is always held adjacent to the October installment of the Old Town Clovis Antique and Collectible Fair. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Avenue and Seventh Street Free Admission Contact: Valley British Auto Club (559) 297-0102 www.valleybritish.org

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Log of Shame by April French-Naten

August 21, 2013 A man called to report that someone had stolen his motorcycle from the 200 block of Holland Avenue. When an offer responded to take the report, the man was naturally very upset. He stated that he thought he lived in a safe neighborhood so he had left the keys in the ignition! But no worries, no doubt it will be returned soon once the thief realizes the bike isn’t a Harley. Just sayin. August 22, 2013 A woman in the 2000 block of Gettysburg called police to file a parking complaint. An officer drove over and immediately realized what the problem was. He was met head on with a very large boat sitting out front of a residence. Apparently the boat had been there for 3 weeks while the owners worked on it. The problem being that it was so large it nearly took up half the street!

August 25, 2013 A local Pentecostal Church reported a burglary when they found the lock on one of their trailers full of equipment cut off and items stolen. For the record, I’m pretty sure God is still in the business of wrath and smitin…good luck geniuses! August 26, 2013 Call the police, call fire, send the authorities code 3 with lights and sirens! Don’t forget the forensics team! A villain over in the 800 block of McArthur stole a frog statue from the front yard of a local residence! August 27, 2013 An officer driving near Helm and Shaw thought it best to do a self initiated subject check. The subject being a woman sitting in the gutter peacefully laying her head on the curb asleep. When he made contact with her she was irritated he woke her up stating that she was right in the middle of a good dream. It was quickly evident she was also in the middle of a very good narcotics trip and she will be finishing it out her dream in a cell!

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August 24, 2013 Employees at a neighborhood gym reported that when they arrived for work someone had kicked in and shattered the glass in the back door. They did a search of the property and found absolutely nothing was taken. Apparently some over enthusiastic body builder just couldn’t wait to work out until the gym opened. So he opened it up for himself!

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August 23, 2013 An elderly couple decided to do some afternoon shopping and run a few errands. At their last stop they returned to the car to go home and were very upset to find that someone had smashed their vehicle window in order to get their new 42 inch flat screen TV! Looks like they are stuck with Scrabble games and Rummy until they can replace it.

August 28, 2013 A non-injury traffic accident was reported near Fowler and Herndon. A man reportedly on his cell phone had ran smack into an orange caution sign, lost control of his car and hit the curb damaging his tire rim so he was unable to continue on. Of course he denied being on his cell phone but how else could you possibly just NOT notice the MULTIPLE orange caution signs? Busted. August 29, 2013 A woman called from the 1000 block of Sylmar to report an unwanted man harassing her who would not leave. Apparently he was fund raising and when the woman said she was not interested he would not leave but instead proceeded to go on and on about how horrible she was for not donating to his cause. Unfortunately for the man, he had a warrant for his arrest. So, he was booked and removed from the premises. Although we appreciate your fund raising efforts to a good cause perhaps you should also take care of those outstanding criminal issues before you concern yourself with helping others! August 30, 2013 An audible alarm sounded from a business over on Shaw Avenue and a passerby called police to investigate. Multiple officers responded and did a thorough search of the building to find a transient asleep in the break room of the business. How in the world he could sleep through that alarm is beyond me. He told officers he just needed a place to sleep and you just kind of got used to the noise! August 31, 2013 An officer stopped his patrol car to do a subject check on a man in the 1400 block of Clovis Ave when he spotted a gentleman walking down the street stumbling. As the officer approached him, the man had just finished relieving himself on some poor woman’s car tire and was promptly booked for being drunk in public. I suppose when you gotta go, you just have got to go! September 1, 2013 A young man in the 400 block of Clovis Avenue was arrested for making threatening phone calls. Police found him right where his ex-girlfriend said he would be, sitting on his front porch drunker than a skunk and mad as a hornet that his girl broke it off with him. In his drunken state he thought it was a good idea to call her and threaten her but in the end, I imagine he learned a good lesson when he was arrested for threats and being drunk in public! September 2, 2013 A large department store on Shaw Avenue reported a petty theft when a man was seen running out of the building. They were unable to catch the thief but what caught loss prevention’s attention after reviewing tapes is a very tall man wearing multiple layers of clothing (all stolen) and making a mad dash through the parking lot carrying a broom and a Tonka Truck. Way to be conspicuous guy! *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.

ACROSS 1. Former NBA player Bison __ 5. Rabbit __, Updike novel 10. Rectangular groove 14. Formally declare 15. A citizen of Oman 16. Dull in color 17. Pace of movement 18. Athletic saucers 19. Not crazy 20. -__, denotes past 21. 17th Greek letter 22. “__, chihuahua” 23. Sight, smell and touch 27. Ribbon belts 30. Products of human creativity 31. Behave in a certain manner 32. Breathing out 37. First St. Louis bridge 41. No variation 42. 1/1000 of an ampere 43. Palladium 44. Cain and __ 45. Small stone coffin-like box 46. Failed 2012 candidate 49. Point midway between E and SE 51. Turns into noun 52. Temper or anger 54. Atomic #56

56. Negligible amounts 59. Wuthering Heights author’s initials 60. The cry made by sheep 61. Exclamation of surprise 62. Basics 65. Wife of Mohammed 67. Wing-like structures 69. Smaller amount 70. Lesion 71. Transfer property 72. Indian groom 73. Round stone 74. Sums up DOWN 1. Challenges 2. Hedge 3. Lease 4. Before 5. Singer Stewart 6. Islamic prince 7. African shirt 8. Unusually (Scot.) 9. Twelve 10. Tooth caregiver 11. Macaws 12. Mother of Perseus 13. Does as told 24. Canonized 25. Stray 26. Speak haltingly

27. __ Dee, actress 28. Air cooling machine 29. Stanley’s automobile 32. Old world, new 33. 16 34. Foot (Latin) 35. A citizen of Thailand 36. Select 38. Airborne (abbr.) 39. River in NE Scotland 40. Skilled in deception 47. Hot condiment 48. Not divisible by two 50. Point midway between S and E 52. Apportions cards 53. Ruled by an abbess 55. Expressed pleasure 57. Bleated 58. Storage buildings 60. Stored in the gallbladder 63. Reciprocal of a sine 64. Point midway between S and SE 65. 8th Month (abbr.) 66. They __ 67. Dental group 68. Conducted *See our next issue for Crossword Answers*

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Building Evacuated as a Precaution At 1:32pm on September 3rd, Clovis Fire Department responded to a call regarding employees complaining of respiratory and nausea from fumes at 90 W. Ashlan Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters determined that there were elevated levels of carbon monoxide present in the building. While the levels were not immediately lifethreatening, all occupants were evacuated as a precaution. In total over 40 employees were evacuated and evaluated with six transported to local hospitals for minor complaints of headaches and nausea. With all occupants accounted for, firefighters were able to take air samples and found that the source of the fumes most likely came from construction equipment fumes circulating through the air conditioning units on the building. Firefighters were successful in bringing the carbon monoxide levels down to acceptable limits

by opening all doors and windows and ventilating the structure. Thanks to a coordinated effort between Clovis Fire, Clovis Police, Fresno County EMS and American Ambulance no additional injuries to firefighters or personnel were sustained. As of 3:30pm, employees had been allowed back into the facility and were preparing to open for the balance of the day. This incident is a good example of the importance in making your business fire/ disaster resilient. The rapid response of on-site management ensured the safety of personnel and patrons, minimized damages and allowed firefighters to do their job effectively. For more information on how you can prepare your business and develop a recovery plan, please visit www. ready.gov/business.

Back to School Traffic Detail Generates More than 60 Citations Twenty-one Clovis Police officers along with ten Clovis Unified School District Police officers wrapped up their Back to School Traffic Detail on August 23rd after writing a total of 61 tickets, most of those for speeding and cell phone use while driving. Officers were also looking for crosswalk, seatbelt/child safety seat and stop sign violations during the first week of school. Here are the stats: • Speeding – 24 • Cell phone – 20 • Seatbelts/Child Safety Seats – 3 • Texting - 2 • Failure to Yield to Pedestrians in a Crosswalk – 2 • Other (i.e. Driver Licenses, signaling, equipment violations) -- 10 Clovis Police officers taking part in this special patrol say that drivers this year were better behaved around schools in Clovis than in the past. We believe media

awareness and officer presence made a big impact. In addition, roadwork done around schools during the summer helped traffic flow much more smoothly this year and relieved a lot of traffic congestion. Clovis Police remind drivers and students to stay alert, and heed traffic laws and signals. Police enforcement will remain a priority around schools this week as well. Last year, Clovis Police officers issued 72 citations during the same time period. Of those, 20 were for cell phone use and 16 were for seatbelt/safety seat violations.

Two Female Teenagers Approached by “Older Men” while Walking Clovis Police were called during the last week of August regarding two separate incidents where men tried to make verbal sexual advances toward two teenage girls. Both teens happened to be wearing headphones as they walked to/from school. The first incident happened on Tuesday (8/27) when a teenage was walking home from school (near Sunnyside Ave.). She told police a man in an average silvercolored vehicle started trying to talk to her. The girl described the man as white, slightly chubby, in his late 20s or early 30s with facial hair. She told officers that he asked her, “You want it?” She told him “no.” She said she did not want to talk to a stranger, and the man drove off. The second incident happened on Wednesday (8/28) when a girl was walking to school on Shaw Avenue when a man rode up slowly beside her on the sidewalk and began talking with her. The content of his conversation was sexual in nature, including references to pornography, and encouraged her to call him. He gave the young woman his contact information and rode off. She gave Clovis Police a detailed description of the man along with his phone number. Clovis Police arrested 37-year-old Gabriel Quintero of Fresno the next day

for two counts of annoying a child under the age of 18, along with 2 open felony charges and 1 open misdemeanor charge. His bail is set at $116,000.00. Please let these incidents serve as a reminder to you and your children/ teenagers that if they see someone they don’t know approaching them to walk away (or run), call 9-1-1 and alert police as to what they have seen and heard.

Tip of the Day Put a “Beware of Dog” sign on your fence, regardless if you have a dog or not. It may just scare away someone looking to burglarize your home.

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Multi-Agency Sex Offender Registration Detail Wraps Up The Clovis Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service, assisted by Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies and Fresno County Probation officers, wrapped up a 3-day “Registered Sex Offender Compliance Check” in Clovis and parts of Fresno County surrounding the City on August 29th. The U.S. Attorney General’s Office commissioned the operation to confirm residency information and complete state and federal acknowledgement forms for sex offenders/predators living in Clovis. Operations like these are mandated to comply with the Adam Walsh Act. These are the stats from the detail from 8/27 through 8/29: • 95% of registered sex offenders in Clovis are in compliance. • Six Registered sex offenders are out of compliance. (arrest warrants are being issued for them) • Ten Probation/Parole searches were

conducted. These are the stats for the warrants/arrests of offenders: • Felony warrant arrests for sex offenses in Clovis: 2 (One was arrested in Tyler, Texas by U.S. Marshals.) • Misdemeanor warrant arrest for sex offense in Clovis: 1 • Misdemeanor arrest for possession of burglary tools: 1 • Attempt pick-ups for felony sex offense warrants: 8 • Attempt pick-ups for domestic violence warrants: 6 The Clovis Police Department thanks the U.S. Marshals Service, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Fresno County Probation for their participation in this three-day sweep. Seven Clovis Police Officers and 3 non-sworn personnel participated in this operation along with 10 officers from the other agencies.

Summer/Labor Day avoid DUI campaign - Final Report The 2013 Summer Labor Day Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on drinking drivers has ended and resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from the Sobriety Checkpoints, Special Saturation Patrols and routine patrol in Fresno and Madera Counties conducted as a part of the “AVOID” DUI Campaign during the past 18 days. From 12:01 AM Friday August 16th, through Midnight Monday September 2, 2013 officers representing twenty-one (21) county law enforcement agencies have arrested 177** individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2012 158 DUI arrests were reported having occurred during the same time period. (**NOTE: These

numbers are only provisional with several agencies yet to report**) Law enforcement officials will be conducting more AVOID anti DUI efforts throughout the Fresno and Madera counties and region again during Halloween and Thanksgiving Eve before planning for the December Winter Campaign period. Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer and Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911! anytime you encounter a dangerous impaired driver. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Niacc-Avitech expands Continued from page 8

Today, Niacc-Avitech’s customer base has grown world-wide serving North and South America, Europe, Australia, and the East. “We are excited to be part of the Clovis business community and appreciate all the hard work City officials put in to make our relocation there possible,” says Andrews. And the sentiment is mutual. Clovis Mayor Lynne Ashbeck stated “The City of Clovis is proud and honored that NiaccAvitech has chosen Clovis as their new home. The technology-based business and high-skilled, high-wage workforce

provides a diversity that is valued in Clovis.” For More Information, Please Contact: Jeff Andrews, Vice President & General Manager, Niacc Avitech Technologies (559) 291-2500 x 3231 [email protected] Shawn Miller, Business Development Manager, City of Clovis (559) 324-2083 [email protected] For more information about HEICO, please visit http://www.heico.com.

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Magnificent Mole Chicken Torta Jacob C., Morgantown, N.C. 2013 Grand Prize Winner Makes: 1 Sandwich Sauce: Crisco ® Original No-Stick Cooking spray 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons Jif ® Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread 1/3 cup condensed tomato soup Juice of half a lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/4 cup chopped green chili peppers Sandwich: 3/4 cup pulled rotisserie chicken, heated 1 bolillo roll, sliced lengthwise 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese, halved 3 avocado slices 1/2 cup thinly sliced lettuce 1/8 cup chopped tomato Dollop of sour cream (optional) 1. SPRAY small sauce pot generously with no-stick cooking spray; sauté minced onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. 2. STIR in spread, tomato soup, lime juice, cumin, cilantro and green chili peppers. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. REMOVE sauce from heat. Toss half the sauce with pulled chicken; place mixture on bottom half of roll. 4. TOP with cheese slices and place sandwich open-faced under toaster oven or broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts. Remove sandwich from oven, and place sliced avocado on top of melted cheese. 5.ADD lettuce, tomatoes, dollop of sour cream (optional) and top half of roll. Use remaining sauce as extra or to make another sandwich.

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Peanut Butter Pear-ot

Peanut Butter Pear-ot Makes: 2 Sandwiches 2 tablespoons Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 1 pear, shredded 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 celery stalk, sliced thin 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 whole wheat flatbread wraps 2 tablespoons Jif Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread 1 teaspoon chopped dry roasted peanuts 1. MIX peanut butter, pear, carrot, celery and dried cranberries in medium bowl. 2. DIVIDE mixture between two flatbread wraps. Wrap snugly. Cut each wrap in half. 3. SPREAD hazelnut spread on cut halves of wraps, and sprinkle on chopped peanuts. 4. PREPARE to delight your taste buds. Don’t forget to share with a friend.

Our most recent champ, 9-year-old Jacob C. from North Carolina, impressed the judges with his savory Mexican-inspired sandwich using Jif Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread. Get Cooking! This year, your family can be a part of the excite­ment as Jif launched the 12th Annual Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest on August 20, 2013. Parents can submit their kid’s creative sandwich recipes using at least two tablespoons of any Jif product (except Jif To Go®). Visit jif.com for Official Rules and more infor­ma­tion. The Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. between six and 12 years of age by November 8, 2013. Void where prohibited.

Bananas Foster PB & B

Bananas Foster PB & B Apple Fries Peanut Butter Surprise Makes: 1 Sandwich

4 tablespoons butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Bananas 2 thick slices of bread 2 tablespoons Jif Creamy Peanut Butter Crispy cooked bacon 1. MELT butter in pan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Peel and slice bananas in half, then slice again lengthwise. Once it begins to bubble, put in slices of banana and cook until bananas are warm, about 2 to 3 minutes. 2. TOAST bread. Spread 1 table­ spoon peanut butter (or more, if desired) on each piece of toast. 3. PLACE bacon slices on one side of toast. 4. GENTLY place warm banana slices on top of other piece of toast. 5. CLOSE sandwich and slice in half.

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Makes: 1 Sandwich 1 8-inch flour tortilla 3 tablespoons Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, divided 1 tablespoon granola (small chunks) 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips 1 large apple 1. LAY tortilla flat on plate. Spread 2 table­ spoons peanut butter in 4-inch circle in top center of tortilla (start about 2 inches down from top). 2. SPRINKLE 1 tablespoon of granola and 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips on top of peanut butter. Lightly press in. 3. CUT one apple to look like French fries. Lay apple fries vertically on top of the peanut butter circle. Place all apple fries on top of peanut butter; stack if necessary. 4. SPREAD remaining 1 tablespoon peanut butter to line edges of entire bottom half of tortilla. 5. FOLD up bottom half of tortilla to cover half of apple fries. Take right side of tortilla and fold in. Take left side and fold in as well, overlapping the right side. Dab some peanut butter to “glue” sides together. 6. TO EAT: Pull out apple fries one by one, and/ or eat like a sandwich.

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Clovis High Cougar on prowl for Valley Championship By Carol Lawson-Swezey

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Clovis High School pitcher Jacob Gatewood not only has a golden arm but he is becoming the “Golden Boy” of high school baseball. And what a summer he has had! The Clovis High senior and potential top pick in next year’s amateur draft slugged 13 home runs to win the junior portion of Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby on July 15 at New York’s Citi Field. Jacob finished with more homers than five of the eight Derby participants, including major league home run leader Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles. Jacob slammed out an incredible nine home runs in just four minutes. He was selected as one of only two incoming high school seniors to compete during the MLB Home Run Derby in New York. Jacob and fellow amateur Kel Johnson from Georgia got into the contest by placing in the top two of a six-player high school home run derby before the Futures Game at Citi Field. This golden boy has been working towards this spotlight for what seems like a lifetime. He has been playing baseball since he was eight years old. At only 10

years old he led his Little League baseball team to a Cal Ripken World Series Championship in Lafayette, Louisiana “I actually started as a tennis player and was playing tournaments at 5 years old but once my dad put me in T-ball and I put those batting gloves on, I immediately fell in love with the game,” Jacob said. “The most valuable lesson I’ve ever learned came from my dad. Before the Cal Ripken World Series championship game, he told us all that pressure is a privilege and to just soak it all in and enjoy. You have to always want to be the who’s up with the bases loaded in the 9th inning and your team is down by one.” That competitive edge runs in the family. His dad, Henry, a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1982, got as high as Double-A in a seven-year professional career. “My dad has been a huge part of my success,” Jacob said. “He is my coach for everything and I would be nowhere near where I am now without his support.” “My dad told me you’ve already won just by being here,” Jacob said of the Home Run Derby. “Then I stepped on the field and they said my name and I look around and there’s 50,000 people screaming. My goal was to hit one home run so I wouldn’t be embarrassed. But after the first one, I settled down and used what my dad said. It really helped me.” When he was done sending balls over the fence, Jacob received handshakes, chest-bumps and hugs from past Derby winners Robinson Cano and Prince Fielder, as well as All-Stars such as Mike Trout, Justin Verlander and Adam Jones. “They are the best players in baseball right now,” Jacob said. “For them to be excited for me, a 17-year-old kid from a small town in California, was awesome. All the guys were great.” Jacob got the opportunity to talk one-

on-one with several All-Stars, including Detroit’s Torii Hunter. “He told me to always stay humble and treat people as you want to be treated,” Jacob said. “And he told me whatever you do, keep swinging it.” Jacob’s winning streak didn’t end there. On August 26, he won the Under Armor All-America Game Home Run Derby in Chicago. He hit all three of his home runs in the final round out of Wrigley Stadium and onto Waveland Avenue to emerge victorious from a field of eight top contenders. And he isn’t finished yet. He already had a lofty list of goals, written before his freshman year of high school, including hitting 90-plus from the mound, committing to a college before his junior season (he did, to Southern Cal), being considered among the best in the Class of 2014 and maybe playing internationally for U.S. Baseball. “I’m beginning to make a new list with some offseason goals I want to accomplish which are getting stronger, more flexible, getting faster, and some school stuff. But one thing I want to accomplish is winning a Valley Championship,” he said. “I want a ring so bad and I’ve been so close over the years but have come up short the past three years. I’m going to make sure I do everything I can to win and make sure my team is working hard as well.” Helping the six-foot, four athlete achieve that goal for the Clovis High Cougars is Coach James Patrick. “When Jacob came to Clovis High during his sophomore year, we realized right away he had tremendous baseball potential,” Coach Patrick said. “He is an outstanding hitter and we saw that he has tremendous power to all fields. Power that you don’t often see in a high school player. He has a great arm, (he has been clocked at 90 mph from the mound as a pitcher), and he has good hands and range

as an infielder. He loves baseball, loves to practice, and loves to compete. Jacob is a great team player. He is humble and gets along with his teammates and coaches. He works hard and leads by example. He is just an all-around good guy and a tremendous player” Coach Patrick said that Jacob’s performance at the Major League All Star Home Run Derby was a tremendous accomplishment. “One sports columnist covering the home run derby said that the competition between the two high school players was the highlight of the evening and both high school players received a standing ovation from the crowd,” Coach said. Coach Patrick is looking forward to the start of baseball season. Once again the team and coaches will work hard and aim high. “We set lofty goals for our players and our team. We work hard to achieve those goals,” he said. “We hold all our players accountable and expect them to represent Clovis High and Cougar Baseball with class and dignity.” And that is something that Jacob Gatewood has already done. Jacob is projected to be a high draft pick in the 2014 major league player draft. “He has verbally committed to play at the University of Southern California so it is very possible that he may have to make a choice between professional baseball or collegiate baseball,” Coach Patrick said.

Derek Carr Named Candidate for 2013 Senior CLASS Award Derek Carr Named Candidate for 2013 Senior CLASS Award OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr has been selected as one of 30 candidates for the 2013 Senior Class Award in collegiate football. To be eligible for the award, a studentathlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I FBS senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community, classroom, character and competition. He is the only candidate from the Mountain West. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School

®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. The 30 candidates will be narrowed to 10 finalists midway through the regular season, and those 10 names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will select one candidate who best exemplifies excellence in the four Cs of community, classroom, character and competition. 
 The Senior CLASS Award winner will

be announced during the football bowl season in early January. Carr opened his senior season by setting new school and Mountain West records for completions (52) and attempts (73) while passing for 456 yards and five touchdowns to lead Fresno State in a 52-51 overtime victory over Rutgers. His pass completions, attempts and yards were the most by any bowl subdivision quarterback in the opening week of the season and came against the Rutgers defense that in 2012 ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. Photo credit: bleacherreport.com

Announcements Continued from page 15

Stop by and meet Sunshine! She is a beautiful Loenberger dog who loves children and stories, but she can’t read! Come read a story to this great registered therapy dog. At the Auberry Branch Library every Wednesday 4-5pm beginning September 4. Storytime at the Library Join us every Tuesday at 10:30am for the preschool storytime at the Auberry Branch Library. We will read stories, sing songs, and have fun! Begins Tuesday, September 10. TAG! Teen Activity Group Join the Auberry Library Teen Activity Group! Open to anyone 7th-12th grades. Earn volunteer hours, do crafts, plan programs, meet new people and more! Join us on any Thursday 4-5pm beginning September 12 at the Auberry Branch Library. TAG you’re it! ACCESS TO KAISER WILDERNESS AFTER ASPEN FIRE After being closed to the public since mid-August due to high fire danger, access to the Kaiser Wilderness on the High Sierra

Ranger District, Sierra National Forest, reopened on September 7th. During the Aspen Fire, Emergency Forest Order 15-13-10 closed access to and through the Kaiser Wilderness on the National Forest System trails via use of trailheads and trails (specific trails and trailheads included in forest order). The Aspen Fire recently burned inside the Kaiser Wilderness to the north of Kaiser Ridge. Smoke may still be seen from the ridge top and Kaiser Peak. There is no need to report this smoke; the Sierra National Forest is monitoring the burned area regularly. Only suspected new fires outside of the Aspen Fire area (smoke from south of Kaiser Ridge or northeast of Kaiser Peak) should be reported. The public is advised to avoid burned areas for personal safety; several hazards may be present: fire weakened trees can fall suddenly and cause serious injury; and burned stump holes covered by ash are a tripping hazard and can also cause serious injury. Visitors to the Sierra National Forest are reminded that temporary fire restrictions

remain in place. All visitors are asked to reference Forest Order 15-13-08 to see which campgrounds allow campfires. The Forest Order can be found on the Sierra National Forest web site at: http://www. fs.usda.gov/sierra/. Keep informed about forest news on Twitter: @Sierra_nf For more information, please contact one of our Forest Service offices: North Fork (559) 877-2218, Prather (559) 8555355, or Clovis (559) 297-0706. Fire restrictions on the Sierra National Forest Fire season came early this year and it’s not over. The Fire Danger condition is currently “High.” Given current fire activity throughout California and nationally, please help spread the word about Fire Restrictions on the Sierra National Forest and help keep the public safe from wildfire. Reduced snow pack, rainfall – combined with unseasonably high temperatures, dead and downed fuels and new vegetation growth, means everything is in place for wildfire. The only thing

missing is a spark! We hope that the public will enjoy the numerous locations located on the Sierra National Forest. Visitors to the Sierra National Forest are reminded that temporary fire restrictions are in place. All visitors are asked to reference Forest Order 15-13-08 to see which campgrounds allow campfires. The Forest Order can be found on the Sierra National Forest web site at: http://www. fs.usda.gov/sierra/. Keep informed about forest news on Twitter: @Sierra_nf Vehicle travel provides opportunities for sparks and heat sources to ignite dry, fine grasses. Attached please find information on the “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” campaign regarding safe vehicle travel. V/R, Rebecca A. Garcia Public Affairs Officer Sierra National Forest Office: 559-297-0706 x4804 Cell: 559-289-9459 [email protected]

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Bulldogs Host Cal Poly in Ag Fest Game Saturday ‘Dogs look to build off season opening victory over Rutgers

Coming off an overtime victory over Rutgers in the season opener, the Fresno State Bulldogs remain at home to host Cal Poly for Saturday’s Ag Fest game at Bulldog Stadium ... the 44th meeting between the ‘Dogs and Mustangs is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff and is airing on ESPN3 with the broadcast team of Peter Young (play-by-play) and Corey Chavous (analyst) ... fans can also listen to the game

on the official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs, 940 AM ESPN radio, with `Voice of the Bulldogs’ Paul Loeffler, former Bulldog and NFL safety Cameron Worrell as the analyst and sideline reporter Ralph Wood ... the Bulldogs will have green accents (socks, wristbands, etc.) to their uniforms on Saturday for Ag Fest, which celebrates the San Joaquin Valley and its agricultural history ... senior quarterback Derek Carr entered the season with a lot of hype, and in week one he delivered with a clutch fourth-quarter comeback to lead the Bulldogs to the victory. In the game he set new Mountain West and school records for completions (52), pass attempts (73) and total plays (77) ... Davante Adams has a nation-leading nine-straight games

catching a touchdown pass, which is also a school and Mountain West record ... Adams (14), Isaiah Burse (13) and Josh Harper (14) combined for 41 receptions in the Rutgers game and each had 10-plus catches, marking the first time in school history two or more receivers had doubledigit receptions in the same games ... the ‘Dogs have won seven-straight games in Bulldog Stadium and have averaged 49.3 points in those seven games ... this is the first year since 2006 that Fresno State has opened a season with two-straight home games and just the seventh time in the last 40 years that it has happened. Bulldog Headlines • Fresno State looks to open the season 2-0, which would be the 12th time the

‘Dogs have done that since 1980. In the previous 11 seasons the Bulldogs started 2-0, they averaged nine wins per year. • Quarterback Derek Carr has moved into third place on the school’s all-time passing list with 8,216 yards. He needs two more TD passes to be the third Bulldog with 70 in a career. • Derek Carr was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday and kicker Colin McGuire was named the Special Teams Player of the Week. Derek Carr Highlights from the win over Rutgers: http://bit.ly/14TLGww JASON CLAY Assistant Director Athletic Communications

Alumnus leaves $5 million estate to Fresno State scholarships In the 1970s Fresno State alumnus John W. Long decided to leave his estate to Fresno State. Mr. Long worked in retail, selling men’s clothes in Los Angeles. He had no wife or children, and believed that through an estate gift to Fresno State he could make a difference in the lives of students from all walks of life. Driven by his vision to support scholarships, Mr. Long spent the next 40 years steadily building his worth through investments and real estate. When Mr. Long died in January, the value of his estate had topped $5 million. Mr. Long did not notify Fresno State of his plans until 2012. It was determined his gift will establish endowments funding full-tuition scholarships for more than

20 Fresno State students every year in perpetuity. Mr. Long wanted no recognition for his gift. He asked to remain anonymous until after his death and to name the scholarships for his mother Miriam Long. “The impact of his gift to Fresno State is staggering. Thousands of lives will be changed, but he wanted no acknowledgement for his generosity,” said director of Planned Giving Steve Spriggs, the only representative from Fresno State with whom Mr. Long agreed to meet. “When I asked Mr. Long if he understood how significant these scholarships will be for so many students, he simply said, ‘I just wanted to help.’” His connection to Fresno State goes

back to his mother, who earned her teaching credential from the university in 1919 when it was Fresno State Normal School. She spent her career teaching elementary school in west Fresno and helped to support Mr. Long as he attended Fresno State to study commerce, which is now called business. World War II interrupted Mr. Long’s college experience. He enlisted in the Army and served on a medical ship, returning to campus after the war. He developed a passion for retail while working in the Fresno State bookstore. He worked in men’s retail throughout his career. He lived a private and simple life that according to Spriggs afforded him the

money to invest in apartment complexes near the University of California, Los Angeles campus. Mr. Long passed away on Jan. 26 in Southern California. Spriggs expects his estate to be settled by the end of this year, establishing three scholarship endowments at Fresno State. The inaugural Miriam Long Scholars will be named for the 201415 academic year. “Mr. Long will never know the thousands of students to be touched by his generosity, but his legacy will transform countless lives,” Spriggs said. “It gives me goose bumps to think of the pure altruism in his heart.” For more information, contact Kathleen R. Schock, director of media

Campus photographer gets second Sports Illustrated cover

Just two weeks after landing his first cover of Sports Illustrated, Fresno State photographer Cary Edmondson has done it again. Edmondson’s photo of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is one of four regional covers for the Sept. 2 Sports Illustrated NFL Preview issue. “Lightning strikes twice. I didn’t know

if I’d ever get another Sports Illustrated cover shot again,” Edmondson said. “I had the same reaction my mom did. She sent me a text message saying, ‘What is going on? I’m crying over here, now I’m laughing. I can’t believe this.” Edmondson, a 2003 graduate of Fresno State and former photo editor of The Collegian student newspaper, now works primarily for Fresno State’s University Communications department photographing campus life. But on weekends — when he’s not shooting Fresno State news or events — he often travels to the Bay Area to photograph professional sporting events for USA Today Sports.

Edmondson’s latest cover image was captured during the 49ers’ 27-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Dec. 30 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Fresno State fans are familiar with Kaepernick, their former conference rival. In 2007, Kaepernick, a Turlock native, made his college debut at Nevada in a 49-41 loss to the Bulldogs. Though having one of his photos make the cover of the iconic sports magazine was the No. 1 item on Edmondson’s professional bucket list, he said getting a Fresno State photo on the cover would be even more special. “If Fresno State football has as big a year as we’re all hoping for, maybe Derek

Carr will be on a cover this season, just like his big brother was in 2001,” Edmondson said. “I’ll definitely be taking plenty of photos of him.” In 2001, when Fresno State was 6-0 and ranked No. 8 in the nation, then-Fresno State quarterback David Carr appeared on the cover of the magazine with the headline, “Fresno? Yep. Unheralded Fresno State is knocking off college football’s big boys.” Fresno State opens its 2013 season 7:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 29, hosting Rutgers. Edmondson will be on the sidelines covering the game. For more information, contact Edmondson at 559.278.4656.

Davey O’Brien Fan Vote Now Open

Bulldog fans can help Derek Carr win the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award FORT WORTH, Texas - Fresno State fans are invited to help Bulldog senior Derek Carr win the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award by participating in the fan vote that counts for five percent during each round of voting. The voting opened on Tuesday and votes can be cast as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org “The Davey O’Brien is one of the few college football awards where fans play a significant role in the selection process,” said Danielle Moorman, executive director of the Davey O’Brien Foundation. “We’ve had excellent fan participation in recent years, and we are looking forward to great turnout again given the strength at the quarterback position this year.” The 2013 season marks the seventh year fans have participated in the voting. The Fan Vote counts as five percent during each round of the voting process and is combined with the results from the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, which is comprised of journalists, broadcasters, commentators and former winners. Fan Vote totals are cleared after each voting round. Carr opened the 2013 season with the best weekend of any FBS quarterback, setting FBS highs in passing yards (456), total offense (480), completions (52), pass

attempts (73) and he tied for the FBS high with five touchdown passes. Carr led the Bulldogs to a 52-51 overtime victory over Rutgers and posted the impressive stats against the Scarlet Knight defense that in 2012 ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. The Fan Vote Process Round One: Sept. 3 - Nov. 3
Beginning Sept. 3, fans will have all 125 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision starting quarterbacks to choose from until the voting for semifinalists closes at noon Central Time (CT) on Nov. 3. Round Two: Nov. 4 - Nov. 24 The Fan Vote will re-open Nov. 4 following the announcement of the 16 semifinalists. Fans may vote for quarterbacks on the semifinalist list to help determine which three will advance as finalists. Fan voting will close at noon CT on Nov. 24. Round Three: Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 The Fan Vote will re-open for the final round of voting on Nov. 25 following the announcement of the three finalists. Fans may select from the three finalists to help determine who will be the Davey O’Brien Winner. Fan voting will close at noon CT on Dec. 8. The 2013 Davey O’Brien Winner will

be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards airing Dec. 12 on ESPN and will be honored at the 37th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 1617, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. About the Davey O’Brien Fan Vote
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, fans are invited to cast their vote for the nation’s best college quarterback as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org. The Fan Vote counts as five percent during each round of the voting process, and is combined with the results from the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, which is comprised of journalists, broadcasters, commentators and former winners. The 2013 Davey O’Brien Winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards airing Dec. 12 on ESPN and will be honored at the 37th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 16-17, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. About the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award 
The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O’Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O’Brien’s enduring character while

exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. The award is overseen by the Davey O’Brien Foundation, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and has given away more than $890,000 in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www. DaveyOBrien.org. American Airlines is the official travel partner of the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. JASON CLAY Assistant Director Athletic Communications

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Clovis Walmart Neighborhood Market a-coming By Carol Lawson-Swezey

There is new life arising on the corner of Shaw and Fowler avenues. What was once a nearly deserted shopping center has become a hub of activity with 85 newly employed associates bustling to get the new Walmart Neighborhood Market up and running in time for its September 18th Grand Opening. The employees have stacked shelves, emptied boxes and found retail homes for the more than 24,000 different items which will be available for purchase at the 53,900 square foot store. The market was the site of the former Albertson’s supermarket which closed six years ago. Not much happened since until this January when the renovation of the store began. The Walmart Neighborhood Market is the first of its kind in Clovis; a smaller one was built in Fresno on the corner of Willow and Herndon avenues this past year. The two join 225 similar stores across the nation. Walmart’s first neighborhood market opened in 1998 in Arkansas. The Clovis store’s location was chosen because of its close proximity to housing and schools. “We look for locations in the heart of neighborhoods,” said store manager Michelle Llewellyn. “This store is larger than most because we took over an existing space. It’s built for convenience and selection.” Llewellyn said the new 24 hour market offers a full grocery, health and beauty, pharmacy, cosmetics, pet and party supply centers and household product lines as well as a self- service deli case and fresh in-house baked bread. It won’t carry apparel, electronics or furniture but will

offer a large selection of Fresno State merchandise. Liquor will be sold in the new future. The check-out area is ready with six full belted serviced registers and six self-serve. The process of getting ready “involved many people at many levels doing many things,” Llewellyn said. The associates underwent training at other Walmart facilities before they came on board at the new market. The market also boasts some of the newest in energy saving technology including sensor lights in the freezers, energy efficient LED lighting and coolers with ECM motors which use 35 percent less energy.

Overall, the market will offer Walmart competitive everyday prices and rollbacks in a smaller package. They even have staff whose main job is to check competitors for comparison pricing. Llewellyn said she is excited to be at the center of such activity and promise. She started at Walmart eight years ago as a part-time cashier in Palmdale, California. She worked up to management and was promoted to her own store here from a superstore in Gilroy. The September 18th grand opening will begin with a ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m. Clovis Mayor Lynne Ashbeck will speak and the Clovis High cheerleaders will

be there to rally the crowd. In addition, vendors will offer free giveaways and the store will present a total of $8,000 in donations to three local charities: the Marjorie Mason Foundation, the Clovis Police Department Youth Activity League and the Fresno County Reading and Beyond Program. Llewellyn said she and her staff are counting the days till they can open and become part of the neighborhood. “We wanted to bring jobs back to Clovis and bring this area back to life,” she said. “This is the perfect location.”

Clovis Roundup

September 12, 2013

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