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On Saturday morning, February 23, the City of Clovis capped off the 2012 Centennial celebration of the city’s incorporation with the installation of a time capsule and granite marker at Fifth Street just east of Clovis Avenue. Items gathered from centennial and community events of 2012 were sealed inside a specialized time capsule By Carol Lawson-Swezey Pulling together and propelling forward, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce unveiled their new logo and highlighted its many accomplishments this past year at their annual Membership and Salute to Business Dinner on February 11 at the Classic Catering Company in Old Town. The annual dinner serves to induct the incoming 2013 Board of Directors, including Chairman Ken May, and honor the outgoing board headed by Chairman Rick Snow. CLOVIS MARKER, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Pet Tips, Page 3 Central Valley Motorsports, Page 5 Let’s Talk Clovis, Page 8 Clovis Marker Caps Centennial, Page 16 Chamber Dinner Honors, Page 6 Community Calendar, Page 12 Log of Shame, Page 14 Featured Recipe, Page 18 Clovis Marker Caps Centennial Year CHAMBER DINNER HONORS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Chamber dinner honors visionary and passionate businesses WWW.CLOVISROUNDUP.COM DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY LOCAL NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 28, 2013 THE ONLY NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO SERVING CLOVIS & THE SURROUNDING FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES • VOL. 3, N O. 22 When it comes to a mortgage or a car loan, rates are low and the service is great. That’s why I always recommend it. Get started at FresnoCU.com. Everyone can join! I’m Better Off Ron, member 175 N. Clovis Ave. at Palo Alto FresnoCU.com • (559) 252-5000 Craig Castro, CEO of Community Hospital with his family Jerry Cook presenting Craig Castro with the Einar Cook Award for Excellence

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On Saturday morning, February 23, the City of Clovis capped off the 2012 Centennial celebration of the city’s incorporation with the installation of a time capsule and granite marker at Fifth Street just east of Clovis Avenue. Items gathered from centennial and community events of 2012 were sealed inside a specialized time capsule

By Carol Lawson-Swezey

Pulling together and propelling forward, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce unveiled their new logo and highlighted its many accomplishments this past year at their annual Membership and Salute to Business Dinner on February 11 at the Classic Catering Company in Old Town.

The annual dinner serves to induct the incoming 2013

Board of Directors, including Chairman Ken May, and honor the outgoing board headed by Chairman Rick Snow.

Clovis Marker, Continued on page 16

Pet Tips, Page 3Central Valley Motorsports, Page 5

Let’s Talk Clovis, Page 8Clovis Marker Caps Centennial, Page 16

Chamber Dinner Honors, Page 6Community Calendar, Page 12

Log of Shame, Page 14Featured Recipe, Page 18

Clovis Marker Caps Centennial Year

ChaMber dinner honors, Continued on page 6

Chamber dinner honors visionary and passionate businesses

WWW.CLOVISROUNDUP.COM DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY LOCAL NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 28, 2013

THE ONLY NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO SERVING CLOVIS & THE SURROUNDING FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES • VOL. 3, NO. 22

When it comes to a mortgage ora car loan, rates are low and

the service is great.

That’s why I always recommend it.

Get started at FresnoCU.com.

Everyone can join!

I’mBetter Off

Ron, member

175 N. Clovis Ave. at Palo Alto FresnoCU.com • (559) 252-5000

Craig Castro, CEO of Community Hospital with his family

Jerry Cook presenting Craig Castro with the Einar Cook Award for Excellence

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Choose the best food for your dog

Being a dog owner is a big job, and ensuring that your dog receives the correct nutrition is a key part of that job. Here are three quick and easy tips that will help you make the best choice for your pet while they savor their mealtime with you even more:

1. Shop in a specialty pet store that sells premium quality food. Many commercially available/economy brands of dog food are made from inexpensive ingredients, which might not be easily digested due to possible degradation of protein sources or oxidization of fat sources. While the ingredients may technically meet the legal specifications for percentages of protein,

fat, carbohydrates, etc., these foods have lower energy values and lower-grade proteins and don’t provide the same quality nutrition.

2. Look at the ingredient panel. * Look for a species-specific meat or

meal as the first ingredient (e.g. “chicken” or “chicken meal”, not “poultry meal”).

* Ensure that the product is naturally preserved with vitamin E (you don’t want any chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin listed).

* Look for the “extras” (like pre- and probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables).

3. Consider your dog’s activity level,

weight and any specific health needs. Many “all life stage” products exist. However, some manufacturers also include life-stage-specific foods that have unique features and benefits tailored to a puppy or a senior dog. Also, there are many breed-size specific diets and diets that are specifically tailored to unique health needs, such as allergies, mobility issues or weight management.

A store expert can help you by asking some specific questions about your pet or online food selectors, like that at petcurean.com, can help you make a good choice.

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Clovis Roundup is a publication that is published every other Thursday and

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Home Improvement Projects You Can Finish this Spring! Would you like to fall in love with your

home again? This Spring, re-kindle that affection for your home with some home improvement projects: remodel a room, update a bathroom, add a spa, or do some landscaping. There are literally dozens of inexpensive ways to refresh and renovate your home and now there’s an affordable home improvement loan to help you finish – the MyHome Sweet Home Unsecured Home Improvement Loan!

With the MyHome Sweet Home Unsecured Home Improvement Loan, equity is not required in order to complete your home improvement projects. And with low rates and terms up to 84 months for up to $30,000 borrowed, this loan may be just what you need. To learn more, stop by one of seven Fresno County Federal Credit Union locations throughout Clovis

(at Clovis Ave and Palo Alto), Fresno and Madera or visit online at www.FresnoCU.com.

To get you started, here are ten home improvement project ideas – from simple to involved that all can be completed quickly if you start now!

Update a bathroom. Over the past few years, advances have been made in energy-efficient water heaters, toilets and tub/shower combinations, putting bathroom makeovers at the top of most home improvement lists. Turn a master bathroom into a luxurious bathroom suite, or renovate a guest bathroom.

Decorate an entry hall. The most used – and often least attractive – room in the home may be right inside the front door. You can create an entry hall that is functional (with storage and places to hang

coats) and welcoming.Get a dream kitchen. Sure, it’s a project

that’s a little more involved, but you can get the look you’ve always wanted. Consider new cabinetry, marble or tile countertops. A well-planned kitchen remodel, done by a licensed, qualified contractor, can be finished satisfactorily and quickly.

Install a new patio. Create a special backyard escape with an outdoor environment that is peaceful and welcoming. Flagstone paving, new furniture, a custom canopy and new landscaping can turn an underused area – your backyard – into a restful oasis you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Add crown moulding. It’s the fastest way to dramatically change the overall look of a room – and it’s not that expensive of a project. Install and paint crown moulding around the ceiling – or use it to frame elements on the walls – and you’ll create a look that can be formal or carefree.

Replace air conditioning or add whole house fans. Today’s air conditioning units are more energy-efficient than ever before. With a new rooftop or ground level unit, you can heat and cool your home at less cost. Install a whole house fan for improved energy efficiency.

Upgrade your windows. Switch to energy efficient windows – like vinyl replacement windows, or high-efficiency standard windows. With new windows, you can enjoy lower energy bills, not to mention the superb noise reduction features.

Update your fireplace. Many Clovis and Fresno homes come equipped with brick and mortar fireplaces that, due to environmental legislation, may be banned within the next few years. Consider updating your fireplace with a gas insert that provides heat with greater efficiency

than burning logs.Replace appliances. If your refrigerator

or dishwasher is several years old, consider replacing them with more energy efficient models. Some newer models use at least 15 percent less energy that required by current federal standards – and 40 percent less energy than conventional models sold just 10 years ago!

Go solar. The right solar array on your roof can actually make your monthly energy payments drop or even disappear. Install solar energy improvements on your home, including solar arrays and solar hot water heaters, and you’ll see the savings immediately.

Get a home improvement loan. Fresno County Federal Credit Union offers the MyHome Sweet Home Unsecured Home Improvement. Get that kitchen you’ve always wanted. Or a new patio. Replace the air conditioning with a more efficient unit. Our unsecured home improvement loan means you don’t need equity to make repairs or upgrades.

For more information about Fresno County Federal Credit Union’s unique MyHome Sweet Home Unsecured Home Improvement Loan, other available home improvement/equity loans, and credit union membership visit online at www.FresnoCU.com.

Bermuda Grass – Is it Wonderful or a Weed?

We are all familiar with Bermuda grass. It thrives in our Central Valley climate. Bermuda is a strong lawn candidate for here as it can take the heat and tolerate moderately low levels of irrigation. If you are trying to grow Bermuda as a lawn grass you probably like the fact that you can treat it sparingly and it will survive or you can water, fertilize, and mow on a regular basis and it will provide you with a good looking lawn for years to come.

Bermuda grass does have its limitations though. It tolerates almost no shade and it goes dormant in the winter months leaving a tan landscape of dead leaves and stems. It has no ability to compete with winter weeds as it lies dormant making it a mottled mess if no measures are taken to prevent the weeds. Bermuda is very invasive and able to mend open spots through rhizomes and stolons. Surprisingly it does not out-compete crabgrass though. Keeping Bermuda in bounds and out of the nearby flowerbeds and the neighbor’s tall fescue lawn is a challenge as well.

A weed is a plant out of place. This describes Bermuda when it is growing in what is supposed to be a tall fescue, bluegrass, or ryegrass lawn (or flower bed). During the summer months the Bermuda grass can progressively invade a lawn unnoticed as both the grasses are fully green. As temperatures drop and the Bermuda becomes dormant, the realization of the damage is fully noted. The key to managing the Bermuda population is to identify it early and take steps to suppress it with Turflon or spot-treat it with Roundup and reseed or sod. Applications are made to actively growing plants from April – September. Once the Bermuda

makes up more than 25% of the grass mix I think that you either live with it and let it go or at some point kill off areas and start over. Bermuda is not easy to kill once established even with multiple applications of Roundup.

If you have a Bermuda lawn and it receives plenty of sunshine I think that is a great option. It should receive regular feeding, watering, mowing, and necessary weed control throughout the year. If you have it and you love it, but the trees have grown and the shade is so heavy that you have more dirt than grass, it is time to change grasses or shrink the shape of the lawn to what areas are growing well. If you have Bermuda and hate it and want tall fescue instead you will need to apply Roundup 3-4 times over a period of 2-3 months starting in August. After putting in the new lawn you will need to watch carefully for emerging Bermuda stolons and treat every 2-3 weeks with Turflon to suppress the Bermuda selectively.

If you have any lawn questions please call Weed Man at 559-266-1624 or visit our website at Fresno.WeedManUSA.com.

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Central Valley Motorsports- SPONSORED BY HEDRICKS CHEVROLET -

By Paul Hinkle

We have had a couple of nice weekends for cruising, looks like they should continue. It’s time to break the hot rod out of the garage and take it for a drive. I did just that last weekend and drove my 48 Thames to Dos Palos for the Fundraiser Race at Eagle Field Drags.

At pervious races the flagman lined the racers up at the starting line and threw the flag to start each race. However for this first event of the season, a Christmas Tree was used. Over the winter the Eagle Field runway was updated with over 400

feet of new asphalt. The new equipment and runway improvements were made possible by a fundraiser event held by Eagle Field supporters and Dos Palos Lions Club members. There were all makes and models racing; from stockers, hot rods, muscle cars, gassers, altereds, dragsters to mini bikes. If it passed tech, it was raced. At the end of each run, racers and spectators looked forward to hearing the ET and Top End Speed announced.

The fastest time of the day was 6.42 seconds and fastest top end was 110 mph. Again, Eagle Field can hold its head high as the fastest 1/8 mile Drags in Northern California.

A few of our local racers made runs throughout the day; Gary Cullins from Clovis with his Anglia, Christopher Penthers from Fresno with his Chevelle and Les Gomes from Prather with his HAMB dragster. Spectators as well as racers enjoyed their day at Eagle Field. The racers were busy dialing their cars in

to achieve the best performance possible, which was appreciated by the enthusiast crowd. Some of the racers indicated that they would need to make a few changes for the next race May 18th & 19th to be more competitive.

This Fundraiser Race was a success! Enough money was raised to finish planned improvements for this year.

Up coming events: March 2nd The Blossom Trail A’s of Reedley 7th Annual

Swap Meet, March 7th – 10th March Meet Bakersfield, March 23rd - 24th All American Get-Together Pleasanton and Hot Rod Magazine Homecoming Car Show Pomona, March 30th Battle of the badges 2013 Lemoore, April 5th Rods on the Bluff, April 6th Cars on K Downtown Tulare Car Show, April 5th – 7th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, April 13th Tower Classic Car Show, April 14th Cherry Auction Spring Fest Auto Swap, April 20th Kingsburg Car Show and Chili Cook-Off & Classic Car Show Cambria,

April 26th – 28th Western Street Rod Nationals Bakersfield, May 3rd Rods on the Bluff, May 4th - 5th 2013 Fun Ford Weekend Fomoso Raceway, May 18th Cam Twisters Car Show (New Date).

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

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Chamber Dinner HonorsContinued from page 1

Incoming chairman Ken May described Clovis as “the city of events,” and noted that the city’s Clovisfest and Big Hat Days draws hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors.

“Those two events produce six million in additional revenue for the city,” May said. Describing a past year of doing more with less and fewer chamber events with more powerful networking, May said that the “year 2013 will be about leverage, more webinars and more intense networking.”

Clovis Chamber Communications Director and Business Advocate Fran Blackney invited everyone to participate in the festivals and “come out to join every stroller in Fresno County.”

Planned guest speaker Congressional Representative Devin Nunes had a last minute commitment and was unable

to make it, but there was still plenty of excitement.

The event also included the presentation of the Director of the Year award to Karena Dillon, who spearheaded the chamber’s Hooked on Books program, which distributed thousands of books to Sierra Vista, Weldon and Temperance-Kutner elementary schools.

The Ambassador of the Year Award was given to Brett Taylor, who Chamber Membership Director Beth Bridges called her “go to guy.” Taylor owns Taylor Designs, a custom home building and redesign business.

“Brett helped me be in two places at once,” Bridges said. “He noticed that chamber members had a culture of caring.”

Every year the Clovis Chamber also honors local business owners who have made a significant impact on the community. Although this year’s recipients came from varied lines of work,

they all shared the same vision, to elevate and promote the region. This year’s recipients were Donna Melchor, editor of the Clovis Roundup, as the Professional Business Woman of the Year; Ted Ruiz, of Ad-Venture Video Productions, with the Small Business of the Year, and Craig Castro, CEO, Clovis Community Medical Center, as the recipient of the Einar Cook Leadership Award.

Melchor was introduced by the outgoing Business Woman of the Year, local business owner Cora Shipley.

“Donna has shown great pride in her community and through her paper has kept the history and pride alive for the following generations,” Shipley said.

Melchor thanked her family and staff, especially her husband, Ken, who she said was “the driving force behind the paper.”

“Ken is the only person I have been able to convince to work long, hard hours for free and the one who is fired most often,” she said.

“As any small business owner knows, the hours are often long and hard with little or no pay. So when someone acknowledges that hard work with an affirmation that the work is meaningful and appreciated, it goes a long way,” Melchor said.

“It takes a great community to have a great community paper,” she said. “If you take care of your community, the community will take care of you.”

Businessman Ed Flores introduced Ted Ruiz, Sr. as having the “passion and expertise to help every business in town which helps the community.”

The owner of Ad-Venture Video Productions, which provides media material for local nonprofits, Ruiz said it was his vision to “stand together and help

every business next to us survive.”“The chamber welcomed and inspired

me when I was worn down,” Ruiz said. “It helped me renew my focus and is largely responsible for my current success.”

The final award was the Einar Cook Award for Excellence presented by Cook’s son, Jerry, to the 2013 recipient, Craig Castro, CEO of Clovis Community Medical Center. The award was named after Clovis businessman and farmer, Einar Cook, whose accomplishments included starting many businesses and while he was well into his ‘70s, inventing and patenting a version of a heart pump.

“This award is based on vision, leadership, professional accomplishments and community service,” Jerry Cook said.

Jerry Cook, a member of the Clovis hospitals’ board of directors, described

Castro as “respected and appreciated by all the doctors, staff, and others he comes in contact with because of his open and energetic personality. He also is quick to listen to others while always maintaining a wonderful sense of humor.”

Castro has made his mark on Clovis as the CEO of the Clovis Community Medical Center since January 2006. He is overseeing the area’s largest development project, a $300 million expansion and renovation of the hospital that will make it the only comprehensive, hospital in the area with all private rooms. The expansion is expected to be completed in late 2013.

After a long but memorable evening, Castro’s acceptance speech was short and sweet.

“It’s a real honor to put some mark on this community that I am so proud of,” he said

Donna Melchor- Professional Business Woman of the Year

When Donna Melchor was deciding what to do with the rest of her life, she had a vision in mind. She saw an unmet need in Clovis for a resource to access information about upcoming events,

services and businesses in Clovis. “There was a void left when the Clovis

Independent pulled out,” Melchor said. “I spent months canvasing the Clovis area to see if business owners and professionals were in support of a community paper and what needs Clovis residents and business owners would like to see met in a paper.”

Utilizing her past experience and education in business management and ten years work experience in print media, with the help of her mentor, Lenee Williams, she embarked on the project which would become The Clovis Roundup.

The Roundup was founded in May 2010, creating a niche: a targeted market based on the local community and small businesses and has enjoyed gradual but successful growth since then.

With the additional support of her

husband, Kenny, with his 40 years of experience in sales and marketing, the couple surged ahead with their dream of renewing a Clovis paper,

“Without Kenny’s advertising knowledge, creative mind and sales ability, we would not be where we are today,” Melchor said.

The paper is truly a family endeavor. Their two daughters both help out with the paper--Caitie, 20, and a full time engineering student at Willow International, and Gina, 33, who has three children, all under 5 years old.

In May 2011, the Clovis Chamber came on board when its monthly newsletter, the Chamber Insider, was inserted into the Roundup. This allows the Chamber to promote its programs, events, advocacy and members to a large, cross section of the Central Valley. The paper is distributed in newsstands and read by over 60,000 people twice a month.

“She concentrates on positive news stories with a touch of history because she believes that it helps residents maintain

Clovis Chamber’s Annual Membership and Salute to Small Business Dinner inducts the incoming 2013 Board of Directors.

2013 Chairman of the Board, Ken May & Rod Geist of Central Valley Community Bank

Cora Shipley presents Donna Melchor of the Clovis Roundup Newspaper, with Professional Business Woman of the Year Award for 2013

Ted Ruiz, of Ad-Venture Video Productions, 2013 Small Business of the Year Honoree

Beth Bridges presents Brett Taylor withthe 2013 Ambassador of the Year Award

Director of the Year, Karena Dillon, was honored for Spearheading the Chamber’s

Hooked on Books Program

ChaMber dinner honors, Continued on page 12

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Ag at Large – River Rising: Rebuilt river runs sidewaysBy Don Curlee

For much of each year since the 1940s the once mighty San Joaquin River as it crosses the Fresno-Merced County line has given observers a choice of two stark descriptions: a mere trickle, or totally dry.

Now, after a preliminary infusion of additional water released from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam, which blocks the river near Fresno-Clovis, it is reclaiming its original bed. Its sideways underground spread is undermining farmland, creating havoc and death as its moisture pushes years of salty deposits upward through plant root zones.

But life for migrating salmon, not death, was a primary objective of fish and environmental protectionists who began promoting the river’s restoration 20 years ago or more. They convinced likeminded legislators and officials of the federal Bureau of Reclamation that increased flows in the San Joaquin promised nirvana for the fish.

They dusted off long-neglected stories by Native Americans, farmers, boat captains and others about yard-long salmon being clubbed and gathered for food as they swam upstream to spawn in the coolest reaches of the San Joaquin as it tumbled out of the Sierra Nevada range.

Even some Central Valley farmers

who benefitted from the damming of the river at Friant, diverting irrigation water to their fields by canals. acquiesced to the protectionist’s campaign. They surmised that a spirit of sharing might enhance their relationships with folks downstream as it enhanced life for the fish. They were promised an equal amount of water to be supplied through structured canals from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

A few weeks ago some adult salmon were transported to the foot of Friant Dam in tanker trucks. They are awaiting the coolest winter temperatures. Their protectors will observe to see if the water gets cool enough to encourage them to spawn.

Significant construction and renovation of the original river channel is planned as part of a $2 billion renovation being undertaken by the Bureau of Reclamation. Outdoor enthusiasts, bird watchers, boaters and other recreationists, swimmers, homeowners overlooking the channel and nature lovers join the protectionists and fish lovers in applauding the expansive 150-mile project.

Opposition by farmers, some of them occupants of acreage that was once in or near the original streambed, and dollar-conscious budget watchers join in

opposing the project. They are supportive of a trickling or nonexistent flow in the summer and fall months that allows food producing use of the riverside acreage.

The Merced River joins the San Joaquin creating a measurable flow most of the year all the way to the Delta. Salmon using that channel in search of spawning grounds are diverted into the more robust Merced River by a man-made structure. Without that structure some fish would follow the San Joaquin until it played out or is blocked by two or three small dams, leaving them high and dry, and eventually dead and rotting.

Two smaller dams upstream from the San Joaquin-Merced River confluence also stand between salmon and any likely spawning ground

While the status of salmon has been forefront in the river restoration controversy, farmers cultivating thousands of acres are now directly involved. One has brought suit against the Bureau of Reclamation, claiming that the underground encroachment of his land amounts to an illegal “taking” of his property by a U.S. government agency. He estimates his one-season crop damage at $200,000.

Some have poetically assumed that

rivers can speak. If that’s the case the meandering San Joaquin might just be ready to utter: “Leave me alone!”

“Don Curlee operates his own public relations firm in Clovis specializing in agriculture issues. His Column appears in the Clovis Roundup every other Thursday. E-mail Don at [email protected]

Don Curlee

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“Let’s Talk Clovis”By Peg Bos, Clovis Museum

1915 Clovis Sanitarium

Early Clovis pioneers relied on home remedies and traveling physicians to provide their medical needs. Doctors were on duty twenty-four hours/seven days a week. They often traveled by horse, buggy and bicycle. Patients were nursed and birthed at home. Extended care was usually provided by family members.

The most serious cases were treated at the 1877 Fresno County hospital within boundaries of Mariposa & Tulare and Q & R Streets. The original cost of the hospital was $3,527.

In 1906 Mr. H.G. DeWitt built a two storied brick building at 453 Pollasky. The 100x82 foot building was on the east side of Pollasky. Commercial businesses were

on the first floor. The upstairs provided 12 to 14 rooms and a theatrical stage.

Registered Nurse Miss Julia E. Rowley opened the first Clovis Sanitarium on Monday, November 8, 1915 in the DeWitt Bldg. Frank Drury (realtor and manager of the building) had redesigned the upper floor. He assured citizens that all needs of a first class sanitarium, including an operating room, had been met.

Miss Rowley was assisted by Miss Waddington who was also a skilled nurse. It was reported that Clovis physicians welcomed this “well equipped sanitarium”.

By 1918 Miss Rowley recognized the need to enlarge the medical unit. She purchased property on the southeast corner of Sierra and DeWitt. The new sanitarium had six private rooms and an operating room.

A Clovis Tribune May 29, 1919 reported: “Since the Sanitarium was opened upward of 350 cases have been received and among all the serious cases but seven proved fatal, five of the seven being considered very serious when admitted.”

Shortage of operating funds closed the sanitarium in 1920. It was converted into and remains a home today.

1920 Clovis Sanitarium

In 1920 Dr. M.S. McMurtry, Clovis physician 1904-1962, purchased a nine room home from R. E. L. Good that was located at 430 Pollasky and converted it into a sanitarium. The home had been built by A.E. D. Scott who was Superintendent of the Fresno Flume and Irrigation that arrived in Clovis in 1893.

Drs. James and Clayton Pendergrass purchased the sanitarium from Dr. McMurtry in 1939.

The hospital was renovated and Mrs. Reynolds, proprietor of the Clovis Maternity Home which was formerly the

Clovis Thayer Birthing Home (northeast corner of DeWitt and Third) moved her practice to the sanitarium. Twelve beds were available.

The back porch was enclosed and became the delivery room. There were times when patients would occupy the hall ways to accommodate the growing population of Clovis.

Patients would view the annual Clovis Day Parades from their hospital beds.

A non-profit corporation was formed in 1955 and a Guild was created to raise funds for a new hospital. Their goal produced the most unifying and productive years in our history.

In 1955 Clovis had a population of 3,500 that would expand to 5,500 by the mid 1960’s. Clovis residents, mountain communities and surrounding rural families remained focused on funding a new hospital.

The sanitarium was closed in 1960 and demolished in 1961. State Center Bank built on the site. The Educational Employees credit Union is now located there.

The 1896 magnolia tree still provides shade and beauty in Old Town.

Clovis would be without a hospital from 1960 to 1965.

1965 Clovis Memorial Hospital

Clovis recognized the need for a new hospital and in 1955 concerned citizens formed a non Profit Corporation to begin raising funds. Community response produced the most unifying and productive years (1955-1965) of our history. A public replica of a thermometer registered the progress for the $250,000 Community drive. Personal donations ranged from $3.00 to $2,500.

A Guild was formed and competitive branches (Magnolia, Manzanita, Oak, Sycamore, Pine, Cherry Blossom and Olive) sponsored dinners, barbecues and

many innovative fund raising events. By 1964 3 ½ acres had been purchased ($12,000) on the northwest corner of DeWitt and Sierra Avenues and $50,000 cash reserve had been secured. The Guild continues to provide volunteer and financial support of the hospital.

The Clovis Memorial Hospital (35 acute beds) was dedicated on July 27, 1965. The construction cost was $365,000. Total investment would be over $500,000 when the hospital was fully

equipped. In addition to serving the 40,000 population in the service area, it was estimated the out flow of cash would exceed 3.3 million dollars.

When the extended care facility was opened in 1967, sixty-four skilled nursing beds and thirty-five acute beds became available. That addition represented a total capital investment of over one million dollars. The annual pay roll for 90 full and part-time employees exceeded $200,000.

On February 8, 1979, Clovis Memorial Hospital merged with Fresno Community Hospital. In 1980 Clovis held a mortgage

burning event. Twenty-four hour emergency service and an intensive care unit were opened that year.

Clovis Memorial Hospital name was changed to Clovis Community Hospital in 1982. Community Medical Center-Clovis (Now Clovis Community Medical Center)

was opened in 1988 on a 137 acre campus at Herndon and Temperance Avenues. The Hospital will be completing their $300 Million expansion and renovation in late 2013.

The former 1965 hospital was converted into Senior Citizen housing.

Sierra Vista HospitalDr. Wilbur Lose graduated from the Los

Angeles College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in 1938. Osteopathic medicine was founded in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still.

Dr. Lose arrived in Fresno in 1938 and relocated to Friant in 1939 to become their “Dam doctor”. His office was at the new Friant theatre.

In 1940 he treated back injuries for $2. The same fee was charged for an office visit. Often his pay would be in eggs, chickens or a Christmas tree or no fee at all. At times he would be paid in gold dust.

He and his wife Alice (a Registered

Nurse) would move to Clovis in 1941. They rented a large home at 311 Pollasky and remodeled it into an office and living quarters. The La Posada restaurant is now at that location.

On May 8, 1944, Dr. Lose established the Sierra Vista Hospital at the historic 1902 Hoblitt Hotel (northwest corner of 4th & Pollasky in Old Town). His maternity hospital license provided for a capacity of three beds.

His agreement with the California Sate department of Public Health granted a per diem rate of $7. That amount was to include all services provided by his hospital.

A $9.78 claim was denied and described as being “excessive”.

The hospital was closed in 1948 but Dr. Lose maintained his office on the lower floor. He joined six doctors to establish the Sequoia Hospital in Fresno.

After their retirement Alice and Wilbur joined the Peace Corps in 1969 and provided health care in Micronesia. His “average” house call would require eight days of travel. On his return to Clovis, he helped open health clinics in Parlier, Orange Cove and Five Points.

1915 Clovis Sanitarium

1920 - 1960 Clovis Sanitarium, 430 Pollasky

1965 Clovis Memorial Hospital

1944 - 1948 Sierra Vista Hospital

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-MARCH-

Bill and Cora Shipley-Crab FeedSaturday, March 2nd

Proceeds to benefit BOOT, Clovis Senior Center, Clovis Fire, & Police Explores

Time: 6:00 pmPlace: Clovis Senior Center 800 blk of

4th St.Tickets: $40 per plate, Prepaid Table of 8

$300.Contact: Cora Shipley (559) 269-5334

“Let’s Talk Clovis”25th Annual San Joaquin Valley Jazz

Festival Friday-Saturday, March 1st & 2nd

During the festival’s 25 years, The Cen-tral Valley has seen some of the nation’s top musicians and jazz educators. This year is no exception. For 2013, we are

extremely proud to present our featured Friday night concert in the newly com-

pleted Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall. For detailed information, please visit http://www.sjvjf.net or call Roberta

Shackelford at (559)-355-1108

Clovis Advantage Business Trade Show

Tuesday, March 5th Time: 4 – 7 pm

Veterans Memorial Building 808 4th Street

Open to the Public & Admission is Free

Call 559-299-7363 for more information

www.clovischamber.com

“Let’s Talk Clovis”The Gatto Family by Carl Gatto

Tuesday, March 12th at 7pmClovis Veterans Memorial Building,

Hughes and FifthFree to the public

Cowgirl U Luncheon & AuctionSaturday, March 16th, doors open at

11:30 amLocation: Clovis Rodeo Association Hall

Tickets $100 per person, contact Chris Sorensen @ 389-5405 or csorensen@

donateblood.orgMingle with some very special cowboys,

rodeo royalty, dine on the very best in cowboy cuisine. Enjoy live music, shop at the best mercantile “this side of the

Sierras” and bid on some unique and fun auction packages including western and

rodeo-themed items. Y’all join us!

Spring Into our Garden FestivalSaturday, March 23rd

Time: 9am to 2 pmClovis Botanical Garden

945 N Clovis Ave (just North of Alluvial)Cost: $5 includes admission to all presen-

tations; FREE to members of the Clovis Botanical Garden

Contact: Georgia Porcells, 559-287-2320, for more information and lunch reserva-

tion

Clovis Easter Egg HuntSaturday, March 23rd

Join Clovis Area Recreation for Easter crafts, games and an Easter egg hunt! A special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket.Games and Crafts begin at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Pasa Tiempo Park at Barstow and DeWolf

Free for children age 11 and underContact: Clovis Area Recreation (559)

324-2780

Old Town Clovis Antique & Collectible Fair

Sunday, March 24th 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 AdmissionContact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774

www.oldtownclovis.org

Clovis Winter Bluegrass Festival Sunday, March 23rd

With eight hours of music, intimate workshops, vendors and prizes, this

is a day of uncommon musical riches.

The lineup features first-class bluegrass artists. Proceeds will benefit the Clovis

Senior Center. Time: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building 808 Fourth St, Clovis

Contact: For tickets or additional informa-tion, Moni Munoz 559-324-2759

FCFCU “Member Education Seminar” Home Improvement

Wednesday, March 27th at 6pmFresno County Federal Credit Union,

Cedar & Nees BranchReservations are to be made the Friday prior to the seminar to seminars@fres-

nocfcu.org. Any questions can be directed to the credit union at 252-5000. For ad-

ditional information and a complete list of seminars go to fresnocfcu.org. Seminars are open to all members and non-mem-

bers of the credit union.

2013 CLOVIS CALENDAR

Chamber Dinner HonorsConiinued from page 6

and keep the city’s identity. By keeping advertising affordable, she helps our small businesses thrive,” said the cham-ber’s Fran Blackney.

Melchor is working on fulfilling other visions, such as featuring a Home and Garden section and potentially mailing to subscribers.

Her greatest lessons learned, Melchor said, are being patient and staying within the paper’s budget.

“Also, I have had to learn to be a business owner over being a woman,” she said. “It is a woman’s nature to take care of everyone else, to be giving to a fault and to want to fix other people’s problems. I had to learn to say no and accept that I cannot fix other’s problems.”

Small Business of the Year- Ted R. Ruiz, Sr.

During childhood, Ruiz thought briefly of being a movie stunt man but found his true passion during his freshman year in high school when he took a TV class because he heard the teacher was easy.

The rest, as they say, is history. His first career in television lasted 18 years at KMJ TV, that later became KSEE 24. He then joined Ad-Venture Video and ended up buying the company in 1998. During his first 12 years, he produced high end TV commercials for large clients like Gottschalks, Save Mart and Food Maxx supermarkets whose contracts eventually ended.

Ted was soon recognizing that he needed to diversify his production methods and wanted to do more for small businesses. He attended a few workshops by SCORE and the SBA and

saw how desperate many small businesses were during the start of the recession.

He quickly created many new methods using web video and the internet to help companies generate revenue within days. Social media was exploding on the scene and he was able to take advantage of its promotional opportunities with his “E-Videos” and “Biz Share Networking” that got small businesses quickly in front of a large customer base.

“The key to Ted’s success, in addition to his passion for small business, is staying flexible and reacting positively to economic realities,” said the chamber’s Fran Blackney. “He also takes great risks by investing in high tech equipment and technology that has paid off for him as he has grown his customer base with a great reputation.”

“We were honored to have the Clovis Chamber present us with Small Business of the Year,” Ruiz said. “I hope our efforts have put businesses and non-profits in front of more people. We couldn’t have done it without the Clovis Chamber’s opportunities for networking and “sharing” referrals. We value this recognition by our peers.”

Craig Castro, Einar Cook Award for Excellence

For more than three decades, Craig Castro has served in leadership positions in healthcare and won numerous awards for his management plans and programs.

He has served as the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President for Community Medical Centers since 2002 and was named Chief Executive Officer of Clovis Community in January 2006.

Three Central Valley Girl Scouts

finalists in Got Milk? photo contest

February 11, 2013, Fresno, CA – The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, and the Girl Scouts in California announced the names of twenty-four GOT MILK? Girl Scouts Photo Contest finalists from the Golden State. Three Girl Scouts (photos attached) from the south Central Valley are among those finalists:

- Brooke Branaugh, 5, Clovis- Amaya Johnson-Wood, 7, Bakersfield- Jordan Kozuki, 12, FresnoGirl Scouts of Central California South

honored their finalists at their Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 2, in Hanford. “Congratulations to Brooke, Amaya and Jordan for their creative photo entries. We are so proud to celebrate their success with our Girl Scout family at our Annual Meeting,” stated Girl Scouts of Central California South CEO, Cathy Ferguson.

The Girl Scouts GOT MILK? photo contest, which ran from November 5 to December 17, 2012, was inspired by an iconic print campaign that ran fifteen years ago. It featured an adorable ten-year-old Girl Scout who made an impression on Californians with her iconic uniform and an armful of cookie boxes, provoking the question, “GOT MILK?” This fall’s contest was open to all currently registered Girl Scouts in kindergarten through Grade 12 belonging to one of the eight Girl Scout councils in California.

Each of the twenty-four contest finalists in California will receive a camp scholarship worth $350. The three grand prize Girl Scouts winners, to be announced later in February, will each receive a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and will be featured

together on a billboard in their home towns throughout cookie season (March 2013).

ChaMber dinner honors, Continued on page 14

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Clovis Blood DrivesClovis Roundup 3/1-3/14

Changes in the weather, an intense flu season and continuing high usage has put a strain on our Valley’s blood supply. Please remember to include your blood donations in your busy schedule to help patients in Valley hospitals. Your “gift of life” can help bring someone home sooner! And don’t forget to ask about joining the National Marrow Donor Program Registry.

For additional information, please call (559) 389-LIFE (5433) or visit www.donateblood.org

Blood drives in Clovis 3/1-3/14:Sierra Vista Mall – Sunday, March 2,

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 1050 Shaw Avenue, Clovis – All donors receive a FREE Vintage T-shirt AND Fresno Monsters game discounts too!

Job OpportunitiesOutside Sales Representative Weed Man Lawn Care, a well-

established professional lawn care company in Fresno, is seeking part-time Outside Sales Representatives to join its team. This position will be responsible for accurately measuring lawns, providing quotes and lawn analyses, emphasizing service features and benefits, preparing sales orders, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Telephone Sales Representative Weed Man Lawn Care, a well-

established professional lawn care company in Fresno, is seeking part-time Telephone Sales Representatives to join its team. This position will be responsible for contacting all targeted accounts, radiating sales from within client base, emphasizing service features and benefits, quoting prices, and preparing sales orders.

Schedule: 21 hours per week (Monday-Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings.

Shaver Lake Fishing ReportBy Dick Nichols

Shaver Lake fishing continues to be hit or miss for trollers. Some are limiting and some are coming up empty handed. For Bill Leist of Fresno, a Shaver regular, it was a hit morning recently when he trolled by himself for a limit by 10 am. Using Trout Busters tipped with corn on the inside hook and a crawler on the back hook and a green and orange Needlefish lure tipped with a crawler, Leist caught his limit to 4 pounds fishing the island and in front of the dam. He reported that other trollers said they did not have any luck during that morning.

Bank fishermen are doing fair around the north end of the dam and near Sierra Marina with crawlers or Power Bait. There were no reports from still fishermen that were tossing lures.

A light snow storm came in Tuesday and early Wednesday, slowing the activity, but clear weather was in the forecast for

the remainder of the week.The water capacity at Shaver dropped

slightly to 61% and the day time temperatures, other than Tuesday and Wednesday are about 50 degrees. The water is clear with good visibility.

The Shaver Lake Trophy Trout Project welcomed the first Trophy Club Gold member, Brett Burch. Burch recently gave his 25 foot fishing boat for sale to the SLTTP for sale and it was sold.

Kokanee Expert Captain Jack Yandell, Shaver Historian and regular angler Lee Gates and guide Dick Nichols will be at Herb Bauer’s Sporting Goods This Thursday night at 6 pm for another Shaver Lake seminar featuring everything from trout and kokanee techniques, downrigger use , history of the lake and Nichols hot spot’s to fish. His charter boat caught over 1,100 trout last season.

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to Ryan Criswell at [email protected] or fax to 266-1691.

Straight to Dental Health

By Edward Trevino

What do Easter and Halloween have in common? Teeth of course. I’m sure you know who Bugs Bunny is and Dracula is just as famous. What makes them stand out in everybody’s mind is their misaligned dentition. Bugs has those ever present buck teeth that allows him to eat carrots from the other side of the fence. Of course Dracula has those fangs which allow him to drink your . . ., well, you get the picture. What if they had straight and properly positioned teeth? Do you think that it might have changed our perception of these characters? Of course it would.

These are some of the same visuals and thoughts many of us have for our children or maybe even for ourselves. What would it be like if I had straight teeth? I can tell you that I have never seen or read of anyone who has ever suffered detrimental trauma

by not having their teeth straightened. As far as I know, I’ve only known positive benefits from having a corrected smile.

If you’ve ever seen a child without their front teeth, you can rest assured that at some time, some other child teased them for not having all their teeth. When kids have teeth that are going every which way, it’s really no different. We all want the best for our children and we want them to have their perfect little smiles. Before we get to perfection, we must understand that in its most basic performance, the mouth is the portal to our health. If you can’t chew, you can’t eat. If you can’t eat, you can’t survive. There is nothing more basic than that. All those smiles in family photos are secondary to that, but the memories and the love exhibited from having beautiful, straight teeth can give us great joy.

In a child’s early transition from baby teeth to permanent teeth, there may be an awkwardness, but anywhere from 10-12 years of age (give or take a year up or down, depending on the individual), it would be time to start consulting a

professional as to whether or not braces are going to be in order. Depending on positioning and bone structure, braces can properly align your teeth and a new smile can be born. More than that, when teeth are properly positioned, the ability to keep them clean is tenfold. Misaligned teeth get food impacted in them. They are often hard to keep clean and gum disease can result. Gum disease is the beginning to bone loss, which can lead to tooth loss. If you have missing teeth, there is nothing to stimulate bone growth which can lead to bone attrition and possibly the inability to replace teeth. Beside the inability to eat and maintain your health, other complications can arise. You may look prematurely old - and who wants that.

Sometimes people think they are too old for braces just because they missed their turn as a youth. If you have healthy teeth and the proper amount of bone, age doesn’t matter. There is never a bad time to try and step up the focus on having a healthy oral cavity. Health is always #1, but correcting a smile is monumental to our

self-esteem. Our confidence level can rise to a point where it can be life-changing in many other aspects of our lives other that just our looks. Often our teeth are in pretty good position, but we may have a gap, a little crowding, or a few rotated teeth. You may not need full braces, you may just need to have limited orthodontics. Limited orthodontics is less expensive, and the time in braces is far less.

In any case, ask your Dentist and they can steer you straight in the right direction to a beautiful smile!

If you have any questions for this writer, please contact this writer at:

Art of Design Implant, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Edward A. Treviño, D.D.S., F.A.D.I.A.1040 E. Herndon, #102Fresno, CA 93720559-230-0809559-230-0833 [email protected]

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Log of Shameby April French-Naten

February 06, 201310 am on Shaw Ave a young man was having brunch in between college classes with a girl he had been courting for some time. He finally gets a date with her, they have a great meal and he realizes he left his wallet in the car. When he goes outside to get it, he found his car window smashed and his wallet stolen! Having the girl pay for the first date probably isn’t a good way to start the relationship on one hand. On the other, they will never forget it!

February 07, 2013A hit and run at Shaw and Villa indeed had a victim! The fire hydrant sustained multiple injuries and although it is unknown at this time who crashed into our poor unsuspecting hydrant…..I urge you to take a look at your neighbors car. If you should notice a very clean, wrecked car with red paint on the bumper in the driveway perhaps you have caught our suspect!

February 08, 2013A woman over on N Pistachio was a victim of burglary when she was getting ready for a dinner party. She realized that 2 sets of her gorgeous, vintage flatware were stolen! She had just finished having her house painted on the inside 2 days prior and trust and believe those painters will have some explaining to do!

February 09, 2013A woman called to report her car missing. She and her boyfriend had a huge argument while she was sick. She layed down to take a nap and when she woke up her car and boyfriend were nowhere to be found. Can we say SUSPECT!

February 10, 2013A security officer flagged down a local policeman at an apartment complex. He was driving by just in time to stop in and find a very drunk man lying in the parking lot. He was arrested for drunk in public even though he argued that he was technically laying in his assigned parking slip! (Palm to the forehead!)

February 11, 2013Parents of a very angry and grounded young man called police when the boy began yelling and screaming and punching walls around the house because his parents wouldn’t let him off grounding to talk to his girlfriend. When police arrived the young man got even angrier and successfully punched a hole in the wall right in front of the officer. Well now, enjoy that little citation son.

February 12, 2013A silent alarm was set at a local antique store in old town! Someone attempted to break in and burglarize the place but instead got a surprise party of blue and red lights complete with a ride to the big house! Justice served! Gottcha!

February 13, 2013A young woman at an apartment complex over on Herndon called to report that her house had been burglarized. The thief broke in, stole a Jimmy Choo purse, 25 tubes of lip gloss, designer sunglasses, medication and as if that wasn’t enough…..her tanning lotion! Now that is a fashion forward thief!

February 14, 2013A subject check on west Barstow ended in arrest when an officer noticed a man sleeping against a tree late evening. He stopped to make sure the man was ok and discovered he was more than okay, he was higher than a kite! He was arrested for multiple possession charges and I bet sobered up real quick upon arrival to his new sleeping quarters in the jail!

February 15, 2013A woman driving down the street called to report a disturbance (aka: cat fight) between 2 tweens on her neighborhood street. The officers arrived quickly, broke up the fight and determined the girls were neighbors and fighting over some seriously snide comments on their facebook page! Now they each have a citation to talk about in their status update!

February 16, 2013A very crafty thief broke into a home in the 700 blk of Woodworth. He stole a large amount of hand tools from the garage. We assume he was on foot and realized he couldn’t carry all his loot so he went ahead and stole a red double stroller from the garage also to leisurely transport his goods!

February 17, 2013A man in the 300 blk of Bundy called the police when his family was having dinner like any normal night and the next thing they knew….BOOM…a car crashed into their living room! No one was hurt thank goodness, the driver was pickled with liquor and visiting our state from the east! Looks like he will be staying here for a longer vacation than anticipated!

February 18, 2013A man visiting some friends in the 1500 blk of Keats became the victim of a petty theft. When he went to leave he noticed that someone had stolen his sunglasses from his truck and worse….they even took the kitchen sink! (Out of the bed that he had just purchased to put in his home!)

*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.

Tip of the DayChange your passwords for all online accounts frequently.

Use symbols and numbers, as well as letters. Also, monitor

them frequently to assure that there has been no compromises.

ACROSS 1. Swedish rock group 5. Teen skin disorder 9. An instrument that magnifies 14. Sledgehammer 15. Ran away from 16. Old European silver coin 17. “Rule Britannia” composer 18. Rend or tear apart 19. Oats genus 20. Greater TV resolution 23. Kiln 24. A furrow in the road 25. Family Turdidae 28. Duck-billed mammal 33. German tennis star Tommy 34. “You Send Me” singer Sam 35. Volcanic mountain in Japan 36. Governed over 38. Process of decay

39. Clear wrap brand 41. Put into service 42. Snake catcher tribe of India 44. Best section of the mezzanine 45. Masseur 47. Funereal stone slabs 49. Before 50. Again 51. 1 of 10 official U.S. days off 58. Alternate name 59. One of Bobby Franks’ killers 60. Port capital of Vanuatu 61. Individual dishes are a la ___ 62. Shellfish 63. Welsh for John 64. Fencing swords 65. Griffith or Rooney 66. Titanic’s fate DOWN

1. Far East wet nurse 2. Apulian seaport 3. Barrel hole stopper 4. Tavern where ale is sold 5. Anew 6. Actor Montgomery 7. Pigmented skin moles 8. Adam & Eve’s garden 9. Legislative acts 10. Pit 11. Butter alternative 12. Actor Sean 13. A major division of geological time 21. Hyrax 22. Country of Baghdad (alt. sp.) 25. Repetitive strumming 26. West Chadic 27. Rattling breaths 28. Savile Row tailor Henry 29. Burbot 30. Christ-

mas lantern in the Phil-lipines 31. Utilization 32. Sound units 34. Leg shank 37. Umlauts 40. Female owners of #4 down 43. One who regrets 46. Serenely deliberate 47. Stuck up 48. Cablegram (abbr.) 50. In advance 51. Envelope opening closure 52. Ireland 53. Australian Labra-doodle Club of America (abbr.) 54. Poetic forsaken 55. Female operatic star 56. Actor Alda 57. An American 58. Highest card

*See our next issue for Crossword Answers*

Chamber Dinner HonorsContinued from page 12

Clovis Community Medical Center has grown in scope and reputation since its establishment in 1965 as the 35-bed, acute-care Clovis Memorial Hospital at DeWitt and Sierra avenues in Clovis.

In 1979 the hospital merged with the then-Fresno Community Hospital and in 1982 Clovis Memorial Hospital’s name changed to Clovis Community Hospital. Clovis residents, merchants, guild members and others continued with fundraising efforts and individual contributions for future expansion and equipment needs.

In 1988, Clovis Community Hospital opened at its current location on the northeast corner of Herndon and Temperance avenues.

The Clovis Outpatient Care Center was built in 2002 and is one of the busiest outpatient surgery centers in the area, performing more than 680 surgeries a month in its 10 operating rooms. A new dedicated endoscopy suite was completed in the 2009 expansion.

Much of this growth has been accomplished under Castro’s leadership.

During his tenure as CEO, the hospital has undergone a $300 million dollar expansion, making Clovis Community the first full-service hospital in the area with

all-private rooms.The expansion included a five story

tower, an expanded Emergency Room, a 200 seat Health Education Conference Center and seven new high-tech operating rooms. More than 600 jobs will be created locally when the facility is fully operational.

Prior to service with Community, Castro held various information systems positions at Saint Agnes Medical Center, including Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He led and designed the center’s information systems program and was recognized nationally for his accomplishments. He also worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. as a member of their Los Angeles-based information systems consulting division

Castro also has served as board chairperson for Advanced Medical Imaging and the Central California Society of Information Management. He is the chairperson of the Central California Health Information Exchanges, a co-founder of the Central California Society of Information Management and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Commercial Fire In Old Town Clovis Clovis Fire Department responded

to a commercial fire in Old Town at 530 Pollasky Avenue at 2:56 am early Monday, February 18th. The name of the business where the fire started was Country Rose Antiques and Accents. Initially reported by observant neighbors, Clovis units arrived on-scene within 5 minutes reporting heavy smoke coming from the front of the structure. Firefighters took immediate action using multiple large hose lines and the ariel apparatus in attempt to extinguish the fire. A first alarm compliment consisting of sixteen Clovis personnel along with a second alarm from Fresno Fire Department and one unit from Fresno County assisted in suppressing the blaze and protecting the exposures to the east of the involved structure. Their aggressive efforts minimized the damages to the antique store adjacent to where the fire started.

A total of ten fire apparatus and thirty-three personnel, including resources from Fresno Fire, Fresno County Fire and the Clovis Police Department responded to the incident. Preliminary estimates place damages at $1,000,000, five hundred thousand for the structure and five hundred thousand for the contents. Because of the construction type of the building, unreinforced masonry, the building will need to be demolished. No injuries were sustained by firefighters as a result of the blaze. The cause of the fire is undetermined and being investigated by the Clovis Fire Department Investigation’s Team.

The logistical support such as air bottles and rehab functions was provided by the Clovis Emergency Response Team or CERT. This is a group of dedicated Clovis citizens that volunteer their time to support the mission of the Clovis Fire Department.

Clovis Police Arrest Two Men Following Jeans

Thefts from Kohl’s

Just before noon on Friday, February 15th, Clovis Police responded to a call of a theft in progress at Kohl’s department store in the Sierra Vista Mall. Two men ran out of the store with $325 worth of blue jeans and headed their car on the west side of Target. The pair headed southbound on Clovis Avenue and tossed a bag out of a car window.

A Clovis Police officer recovered the bag full of stolen jeans and returned the merchandise to the store. Meantime, police put out a bolo “be on the lookout” for the suspects. Residents in the vicinity of Lansing and Minnewawa reported a suspicious vehicle in their neighborhood. CHP’s H-40 helicopter hovered overhead, while Clovis police and Sheriff’s deputies took the suspects into custody after a lengthy search.

In custody are 23-year-old Jain Huipes and 19-year-old Daniel Jimenez of Fresno. They were both arrested for commercial burglary.

Distracted Driving a Big

DangerToday’s drivers face more distractions

than ever before. Technological gadgets from smart phones to MP3 players give drivers new reasons to look away from the road.

Distracted driving is any activity a person engages in that can distract him or her from the primary task of driving. There are three main types of distraction:

1. Visual: Taking eyes off the road.2. Cognitive: Not thinking about what

you’re doing.3. Manual: Taking hands off the wheel.Distracted driving may include talking

on a cell phone, eating food in the car, thumbing through the maps on a GPS device, or even changing the radio station. But the type of distracted driving that has become an epidemic, particularly among younger drivers, is texting while driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 20 percent of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports

of distracted driving. The age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers was the under-20 age group. As texting has become the preferred method of communication, a large percentage of automobile accidents might be due to texting.

When driving, the safest bet is to refrain from any activity that takes one’s eyes, hands or mind away from the road. If answering a cell phone or working with another device is necessary, drivers should pull over to the side of the road and take care of what they need to do.

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Fresno State sweeps regional theatre Festival

Competing against actors from 55 colleges and universities, Fresno State Theatre Arts majors walked away with every major acting award at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for Region 8 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

The Fresno State sweep marked the first time a single university has won all

the acting awards. It also was the first time two African-American students have advanced to the national festival. This year’s national festival will be April 15-21 in Washington, D.C.

More than 300 actors were nominated for the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Competition and two Fresno State actors won: senior Myles Bullock (partnered with Molly Kelly) and junior Ryan Woods (partnered with 2012 graduate Taylor Abels). Daniel Rodriguez (with partner Matthew Schilitz, who both graduated in 2012) took two awards, first as the Regional Irene Ryan Alternate and then winner of the Classical Acting Award. Senior Jacob Rico won the award for the Best Performance by an Actor in a New Play. Dane Oliver (with partner Shelby Arts) was also a finalist.

“Our acting faculty believes our mission is to train minority actors for roles specifically written for their particular ethnicity, as well as train them to take on roles that are not racially specific and can be informed by casting a minority actor in such roles,” said Fresno State Theatre Arts professor, Brad Myers. “Our two national finalists, Myles Bullock and Ryan Woods, are both African-American men. Our national alternate is a Latino male.”

In the Irene Ryan Acting Competition, each actor must perform two scenes with a partner and one monologue. Both Fresno State winners, Bullock and Woods, utilized the same formula, performing one role specifically written for an African-American actor, and one role that was not.

“My approach to coaching these actors is the same as my approach to teaching any

minority actor in our department – prepare them for all acting opportunities, and view their ethnicity as an advantage in any audition they may walk into,” said Myers.

Of the 64 semi-finalists, eight were from Fresno State. In addition to Bullock, Woods, Rodriguez, and Oliver, the others were:

Dillon Morgan (partner Mitchell Hau)Aubrianne Scott (partner LaurynMoles)Kia Vassiliades (partner MatthewSchiltz)Austin Yarbrough (partner LaurynMoles)For more information, contact Pamela

Dyer at 559.278.7512 or [email protected].

Clovis Marker Caps Centennial YearContinued from page 1

container with the hope that it will be opened during the city’s bicentennial year in 2112. Books, programs, newspaper clip-pings, photos and memorabilia of various civic organizations were also included. A letter from Clovis Mayor Flores to the fu-ture citizens of Clovis was included as was a letter from John Wright, Clovis Centen-nial Committee Chair.

An Academy granite marker engraved with the official Clovis Centennial logo listed the names of Centennial Committee members; Kelly Avants, Peg Bos, David Brotman, Thomas Ebert, Patti Lippert Fennacy, Chad Fitzgerald, Susan Ford Frantzich, Kathy Hamlin, Ellie Huston, Carole Lester, Sayre McFarlane Miller, Shawn Miller, Judith Preuss, Carol Wright and John R. Wright.

Mayor Jose Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Ashbeck, and council members Harry Armstrong, Nathan Magsig and Bob Whalen’s names are listed as the City Council during the Centennial year. City

Manager Robert Woolley is also listed.

Also acknowledged was the support of the Clovis Community Foundation and members of the community.

The newly installed marker pedestal was draped in blue and flanked by photo boards of the contents of the time capsule and pictures of the time capsule installation. John Wright, Centennial Committee chair welcomed the group and thanked those who had contributed hours of service in making the Clovis Centennial year a memorable one for the community.

Mayor Flores spoke on behalf of the city as did Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Ashbeck. Following their remarks the dignitaries present were invited to assist in the unveiling.

The installation of the time capsule and marker is the final event of the centennial year.

Carol Wright contact 559-313-8191

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New vineyard partnership plan opens door for industry investment

By Jason Clay [email protected] GoBulldogs.com

A new, unprecedented agreement between Fresno State Vineyards and industry partners paves the way for increased investment in the university’s viticulture and enology programs and provides a revamped infrastructure to remain on the leading edge of industry advancements.

Improvements will include development of new raisin, table and wine grape instructional and demonstration plots in the vineyards for training students and hosting educational workshops for industry constituents while spurring financial investment.

“This is a new era for our program,” said Dr. James Kennedy, chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology.

He said the agreement was a collaborative effort between the Agricultural Foundation of California State University, Fresno, which oversees Fresno State Vineyards, the foundation’s Viticulture and Enology Industry Advisory Board (IAB), Fresno State Vineyards and various individual industry sponsors, and represents a commitment to coordinate redevelopment efforts and financial investment for the campus vineyards, ensuring that Fresno State students remain on the leading edge of the industry’s advancements, Kennedy added.

“We look forward to promoting industry investments into the vineyard to ensure that our students -- our future workforce -- are well trained in vineyards that are relevant to the grape and wine industry and to the outside world,” Kennedy said. “I look forward to the educational impact of improvements that represent the latest varieties, trends and technologies,” he said.

Dianne Nury, president of Vie-Del Winery of Fresno who is vice chair of the IAB, said the plan -- which the board approved unanimously Jan. 10 -- is the first of its kind and presents a financial incentive for industry to invest in the program.

“We are supportive of this endeavor and see it as a major step forward in advancing the viticulture and enology department’s mission of training students for the future,” Nury said.

In 2011, Kennedy assembled an evaluation team of industry and department representatives to help develop a long-range strategic plan for the Fresno State Vineyards. The team, with all segments of the grape and wine industry represented, identified areas that could strengthen the educational program, thus sustaining Fresno State’s hands-on approach to learning, he explained.

The results led to the MOU -- what Kennedy called “a new model for creating university-industry partnerships.”

Pat Ricchiuti, owner of P-R Farms in Clovis and chair of the Agricultural Foundation’s Board of Directors, said the plan will help with upgrading the university vineyards and expressed the

foundation’s gratitude for the support of industry partners.

“Their partnership to invest in the redevelopment of our vineyards is so critical given the age and condition of our farm laboratory,” Ricchiuti, said. “These vineyards are an important instructional component of our students’ academic experience at Fresno State and it is our responsibility to provide our students with the latest farming technologies and vineyard development practices.”

The first vines at Fresno State were planted more than 60 years ago and are operated under the auspices of the university’s Agricultural Foundation. Today, approximately 120 acres of raisin, table and wine grapes are currently in production and are used for teaching and research purposes.

For more information, contact the Department of Viticulture and Enology at 559.278.2089.

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Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServings: 4 4 Alaska Cod fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 shallots) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth, divided 1 teaspoon sugar 4 cloves garlic, chopped Large pinch of saffron 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 cups dry couscous 1/4 cup toasted almond slicesMango Slaw: 1 mango, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)

1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 teaspoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamonRinse any ice glaze from frozen fillets under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of cod with 1 tablespoon oil.

Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occas ionally to keep from sticking.

Turn cod over, cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen cod or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until

fish is opaque throughout. Remove from pan; keep warm.

In the same pan, sauté shallots in 1 tablespoon oil just until soft, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, ginger, 1 cup vegetable broth, sugar, garlic, saffron, cinnamon and allspice; cook until thickened. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, using remaining vegetable broth as part of the liquid.Slaw: In large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, carrot and cilantro.

In separate small bowl, blend lime juice and peel, orange juice, honey and cinnamon. Pour dress-ing over slaw; toss.For each serving: Place about 3/4 cup couscous on a plate; top with 1/2 cup mango slaw. Top with a cod fillet. Pour 1/4 cup shallot sauce over fish; garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.

Cod Moroccan-Style with Mango-Carrot Slaw

Warm Halibut Potato SaladPrep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 pound small white or red new potatoes 4 Alaska halibut fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen 1 tablespoon olive oil Pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried dill 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh (or canned) mandarin orange segments 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 package (5 ounces) arugula Dressing: 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustardBoil potatoes in salted water just until tender; drain and cool slightly. Slice potatoes in 1/4-inch-thick rounds.

Meanwhile, rinse any ice glaze from frozen halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Brush both sides of halibut with olive oil. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.

Turn halibut over; season with pepper and dried dill. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen halibut, or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any).

Mix parsley, celery, red pepper, orange segments, fresh dill, and seasoning salt together in large bowl. Add potatoes to celery mixture; stir.

For dressing, sauté green onions in olive oil. Add orange juice and Dijon; whisk. While warm, pour dressing over salad. Add halibut chunks and mix gently.

To serve, portion a handful of arugula onto plates; top with halibut potato salad.

Salmon Penne with Green Beans VinaigrettePrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesServings: 5 (2 cups each) 12 ounces whole wheat penne (or other pasta) 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 ounces Alaska salmon, fresh, thawed or frozen Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges and sprigs of thyme, for garnishCook pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes, or according to package instructions, until al dente. Add green beans during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time.

Drain pasta and beans, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, then return pasta, beans and reserved liquid to pan. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, garlic salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

While pasta cooks, rinse any ice glaze from frozen salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Brush both sides of salmon with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.

Turn salmon over; cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 min-utes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.

Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any); add to pasta. Cook and stir gently over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Sea son to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs.

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Barbra’s - The “Steel Magnolias” of women’s fashionsBy Carol Lawson-Swezey

They can be considered the Cheers of the Old Town boutiques- a place where everyone knows your name.

Barbra’s Fashions, a gem of a woman’s boutique, has been in the same location on 5th Street for 25 years. The store’s original owner, Barbra Holthe, still works one day a week in the store. Originally, Holthe had a dress and antique shop in North Fork. After the death of her husband, she decided to test the waters in the little town of Clovis. She started an antique store in Old Town and asked if she could rent space to sell a rack of clothing in a neighboring country interiors store in exchange for two days of work.

“I couldn’t keep the rack full,” Holthe said. “That owner decided to sell when it seemed that it was more a store for clothes.”

She bought that store and the next door space and started selling antiques, accessories and fashions. She eventually sold the North Fork store to concentrate on Old Town.

“I used to advertise that I could sell you clothes and a place to put them,” Holthe said. “Intuitively, I knew that Clovis was the up and coming place and boy was I right.”

Holthe came from a family of women entrepreneurs.

“We’ve always had businesses,” she said. “I’ve even driven a garbage truck. You learn to just show up and do what you’re supposed to do.”

She’s shown up to work for 25 years at the same place.

“I have met wonderful women- friends and not just customers,” she said. “The store is a friendly place –you can come in as a stranger but leave as a friend. I’ve had customers offer to help me stock the shelves. You go through life with people- share experiences, their joys and their tragedies - they become your family. People don’t have a lot of places where they can go and talk and shop and meet friends. They do here.”

After 30 years in retail, Holthe decided

to sell and found the perfect buyer in her long-term employee Julie Herring about eight years ago. Herring had worked for her for the previous seven years.

“There comes a time when it’s been enough, you want to leave while you’re still loving it,” Holthe said. “The transition with Julie was so smooth. We still continue to have that service where we know everyone’s name. Julie is a people person- she makes the phone calls that I neglected regularly.”

Has it been difficult to exchange roles from boss to employee?

“It’s heaven to be the employee instead of the boss,” Holthe said. “I would miss it if I didn’t come in at least one day, although I don’t come to work- I come to play. I’m officially 85% retired- I volunteer in my great grandchild’s classroom. I do what I want- Life is good.”

Although current owner Julie Herring has had some big shoes to fill, she has continued to offer

customers the royal treatment with friendly, low key service and a personal shopper’s expertise. She considers the shop to be a “mother-daughter” boutique and carries casual to special event clothing as well as purses, hats, shoes, scarves and fashion jewelry.

“We consider ourselves to be upscale without the large price tag. We don’t carry junior sizes but carry styles, cut for a woman’s figure,” Herring said. “We’re always looking for the latest trends and fashions but in a classic way. Customers are very hard on themselves. They might have been told not to wear a certain color or fit, but we find a way to make it work for them. The whole point of a boutique is to make it special.”

Herring brought 25 years of experience in the cosmetic industry and prides herself in carrying over Holthe’s customized service, attention to detail and focus on buying quality merchandise made in the U.S.A.

“I couldn’t sell something I don’t love myself,” she said.

Many of the store’s customers have been coming for years.

“Everything is changing,” Herring said. “We’re one of the few places that stay the same. Our merchandise isn’t bought in large quantities. If you see it here, you won’t see it anywhere else. We’re a customized boutique. We try to complete lists for customers. It’s like having their own personal shoppers. If we don’t have the color or the size- we try to get it.”

Although the transition has been smooth, there’s a heavier responsibility in being the boss.

“You do take the job home with you,” Herring said. “You’re always searching for the next best trend in merchandise. I still have kids in high school so sometimes the housework doesn’t get done and meal time is never on time. But I do have some flexibility as far as closing early to attend my children’s functions. We substitute take out or easy meals and although we get to sit down together for dinner, it’s not

always made by me.”The positive aspect is not having to

answer to anybody else, Herring said.“I love shopping for inventory for

the store and like having a family at work. Someone compared us to the Steel Magnolias of women’s stores,” Herring said. “We’re a place for friendship as well as fashion. Sometimes we know our customer’s closets better than they do. Sometimes a regular will come in and want to buy something and we tell them they already have it.”

Herring volunteers to do charitable fashion shows, which feature the store’s merchandise, for fundraising or special events, often featuring models from that organization. The next one will be at Holy Spirit, on Champlain and Friant, on April 13th. Tickets for the fashion show and luncheon will be available for $20 at the store. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5:00 p.m. and Herring can be reached at 323-9860