If spending the night in a haunted mansion is on your bucket list, it might just be a reality in the not so distant future. Todd Wolfe, who owns Wolfe Manor, the once stately mansion on Clovis Avenue, is working on a project to return the formerly opulent property back to its original glamorous roots.

The 8,000 square foot home, known not only for its Halloween scare but its tragic and disturbing past, has seen more than its share of tragedies and mortalities. It has followed a checkered past from a private mansion to

a rank sanitarium where many residents checked in but never checked out.

The original manor was built in 1922, easily the most lavish mansion in Clovis at the time, complete with a swimming pool in the basement and a ball room on the fourth floor. The original owner, Anthony Andriotti, was bankrupted due to the enormous cost to build it and subsequently lost the house a few years later. He passed

Wild fire, continued on page 2

Pet Tips, Page 3Central Valley Motorsports, Page 5

Let’s Talk Clovis, Page 8Dining Guide, Page 9

Haunted Mansion, Page 12Community Calendar, Page 13

Log of Shame, Page 14Featured Recipe, Page 18

Firefighters battle fire over Mother’s Day weekend

Wolfe Manor, continued on page 12

Haunted mansion seeking extreme makeover

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Wild fire in the Sierra National Forest

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Wild fire over Mother’s Day weekend

Clovis, CA – U.S. Forest Service, Sierra National Forest personnel along with other federal agencies invested their time this Mother’s Day weekend fighting wildland fire on the Sierra National Forest.

Over 180 inter-agency personnel re-sponded to the Chiquito Fire, located north of Beasore Creek and approximately three miles off of the Sierra Vista Scenic By-way, Bass Lake Ranger District with both ground and air assets: multiple engines and water tenders; four Interagency Hot Shot Crews (Sierra IHC, Kings River IHC, Ful-ton IHC and Rio Bravo IHC); two Type-1 Helitankers; one Type-2 Helicopter; and two Air Attacks.

The fire is now twenty-five percent con-tained at 40 acres. Full containment is ex-pected by May 14. Cause of ignition is un-known and currently under investigation.

News of a possible fire, smoke sighting was first called in by a commercial flight and reported Saturday by the Federal Avia-

tion Administration. The Sierra Interagen-cy Hot Shot Crew was first on scene.

Although it is early in the year, given the right conditions a wildfire can result. Visi-tors should exercise caution with camp-fires and homeowners should be sure to keep the area surrounding their home clear of dry fuels. State law mandates property owners residing within the State Respon-sibility Area take proactive measures to protect the property from wildfire, such as keeping a 100 ft. clearance between build-ings and flammable materials (ex. brush, vegetation).

The SNF is currently ramping up for the 2013 fire season, hiring personnel and get-ting ground and air assets in place. Lim-ited resources are available on forest for initial attack on wildland fires.

For more information, please contact one of our Forest Service offices: Bass Lake Ranger District (559) 877-2218, or Clovis (559) 297-0706.

Wildland Firefighters Stand ReadyRebecca A. GarciaPublic Affairs Officer, Sierra National Forest

Clovis – Newly hired and seasoned employees of the U.S. Forest Service, Sierra National Forest (SNF) are getting ready both physically and mentally to join thousands of other firefighters who will be called upon this summer to battle wild land forest fires across the United States.

SNF assets have already been called upon to support wildfires off forest. Two engines (5 personnel on each engine) and one Type 1 Hot Shot crew (20 personnel) were dispatched last week to Southern California to help with firefighting efforts.

“2013 has the potential to be a very

active fire season,” said Joseph A. Reyes, Chief of Fire, SNF. “We will have a full complement of fire fighters positioned and ready on the Sierra National Forest. These firefighters will also be ready to assist regionally and throughout the nation on any large incidents.”

A single Hotshot crew typically responds to 20-30 wildland fires across the United States from May through November. The SNF has three Hotshot crews along with other ground and air assets available to respond to wildand fires nationwide.

Buying a Home? Choose the Right Loan for You

At last, home sales and home values are going up in Central California. That’s one of the indicators that the economy is improving, but it also means that right now may very well be the best time to buy. Opportunities, home values and mortgage rates may never be as good as they are now!

If you’re anticipating getting started on financing your first home, or you’re looking to purchase a new home, or you’re seeking to refinance a current mortgage, be sure to visit your credit union first. And if you’re not yet a credit union member, be sure to join!

At Fresno County Federal Credit Union, for instance, home loan rates con-tinue to be lower than the big banks can offer. Get your mortgage from a credit union like Fresno County Federal Credit Union and you’ll have a sensible and af-fordable monthly mortgage payment.

It’s the most important purchase of your lifetime – that’s why Fresno County Federal Credit Union has partnered with CU Members Mortgage to provide more lending options, enabling thousands more members to buy or refinance their homes. Check out all of your choices at www.FresnoCU.com. Here are some of the products you’ll find:

Conventional Mortgage A 10, 15 or 30 year fixed rate mortgage can make it easier to budget your money when you know your interest rate isn’t going to change every year.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage An adjust-able rate mortgage (ARM) may be right for you. Depending on the terms of your loan, an adjustable rate mortgage can de-liver lower initial payments.

FHA 30 Year Fixed Mortgage FHA

mortgages are designed to provide low down payment financing and may be just the right option if you are trying to finance a new home with as little cash as possible.

Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Mortgage This mortgage loan allows qualified veter-ans to purchase a new home with no down payment at a fixed rate.

In addition to competitive mortgage products, Fresno County Federal Credit Union’s website offers some useful mort-gage tools:

Loan Options Review a list of loan pro-grams that fit your needs, and apply for the loan program you find most advantageous.

Rate Calculator Determine your month-ly payment based upon the scenario you choose, plus, you can see how the interest rate affects your payment, and determine the annual income you’ll need to afford the home loan.

Rate Alert Program Sign up to re-ceive e-mails with current rates on loan programs you choose. If you’re trying to achieve a target rate, you’ll be notified by e-mail when your target rate is available.

Pre-Approval Get pre-approved before making an offer – that will put you in the best bargaining position.

If you’re looking for more assistance, remember that Fresno County Federal Credit Union members have access to a full range of vital financial services, in-cluding budget management, online and mobile banking, and home improvement loans. You’ll receive highly personalized service, checking and savings without monthly fees, and the essential services needed to manage your finances with ease. Visit Fresno County Federal Credit Union at www.FresnoCU.com or call (559) 252-5000 to learn more.

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Pairing kids with petsSafety tips to protect youngsters and pets

In many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many youngsters are natural born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and loving nature.

But the bond between kids and pets is one that develops over time, and parents welcoming a new pet into their home should know that this transition is not always easy. Teaching kids to treat pets with love and respect and watching pets to ensure kids are safe in their company can help calm parents’ nerves. The following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA, can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and a healthy relationship.

* Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset the dog, who then might go on the defensive.

* Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms as a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include:

* ears back, pupils dilated* tail down and tensed* posture mildly crouched, weight over

rear legs

* muzzle tense, wrinkled and snarling, and teeth exposed

When a dog is exhibiting any of these signs, adults and kids should not approach the dog and let it cool down.

* Keep kids’ toys away from pets and vice versa. Kids’ toys are not always pet-safe and pets’ toys are not always safe for kids. Separate the two and explain to kids that they should not use their toys when playing with pets.

* Teach kids to respect a pet’s “safe spot.” Pets may need a “safe spot” to which they can retreat and be sure no one will follow them. These spots are safe havens for pets, especially those adopted from shelters who might need more time to adjust to a new environment than a puppy or kitten. Teach kids to respect these “safe spots,” which might be a crate or a sleeping area, leaving pets alone when they retreat to such areas. Pets react defensively when others try to access their safe spots.

* Teach kids and pets rules for each game. When playing reward games, such as those when a pet gets a treat or toy if it behaves correctly, teach pets to sit in order to get their reward, and teach kids

that the pet must be sitting in order to earn its reward. This can keep kids from being jumped on or accidentally bitten when a pet gets overexcited by the sight of a toy or treat. It also teaches pets that they can’t get what they want simply by being physical. If the pet won’t sit, then adults and kids should walk away without giving the pet its treat or toy.

Parents who bring a new pet into their home often find the pet quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of the household. But parents should still take certain precautions to protect kids and pets alike.

Kids and pets will develop a stronger bond if they learn to respect each other’s space.

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Shaver Lake Fishing ReportBy Dick Nichols

We finally returned to the lake mid week following cold, rainy and windy conditions, with some electrical storms. The good fishing continued with all our charter trips providing limits to our clients. Among them were John Parra of Shaver and Hans Williams of Stockton. The duo picked up four limits, keeping two limits of mixed kokanee and trout. The kokanee were fat 12 incher’s, and the trout were to 15 inches. I think most trollers are catching plenty of fish, the problem is that many of our hook ups are small trout in the 9 inch range. Most likely the fingerling that were planted last year. We continue to use Trout Busters tipped with corn on the first hook and crawler on the back hook, behind Mountain Flashers at 20 to 25 feet deep. We found the best location to be the island, the Point and Eagle Point.

A few trophy sized trout came out this

past week with Craig Crump, of Fresno picking up a 27 inch, 5 pound rainbow. Crump, was flat lining a Rapala near the Point when the big guy hit it. The rest of the larger fish were taken by shore fishermen. Roads one and two, the Point, Sierra Marina and Edison Camp areas were the best. Anchored boat fishermen still fishing in the Tunnel Creek and Stevenson Creek areas were reported to catching a big fish or two. They all are using mostly rainbow glittered Power Bait or crawlers.

The Shaver Lake trophy Trout program invites everyone interested in attending their meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 9 am, at the Edison Camp office. The SLTTP appreciated the many donations that have come in the past couple weeks for the 2014 trophy trout plant this winter.

#1 Doug Perkins, his son Colin and friend Joey Mather, all of Clovis, show off their stringer of fish caught while fishing with guide Dick Nichols, of Dick’s Fishing Charters on Shaver Lake.

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

Did summer sneak in on us early this year? This heat will definitely make you re-think taking out your rod in the middle of the day. You may find yourself leaving a little earlier on the weekend for that drive to the Red Caboose for breakfast or later in the evening to Scoops and Soups for your favorite ice cream.

The Kingsburg Chamber has again put on a great car show. On Saturday April 20th they held their 18th Annual Kingsburg Car Show. Early in the morning Draper Street in the little Swedish Village started filling with cars. By nine o’clock the streets were filled with street rods of all makes and styles. They looked great against the storefronts; their colors glimmered as the sun rose over the buildings. By mid-morning spectators filled the streets. The excitement from the spectators was seen as they stopped to take pictures and talk to the car owners.

Many of the car owners return each year to this event because of the pleasant

atmosphere that is carried throughout the show. This is also a social event for many, you will find members of car clubs and rod owners from the same towns parked in groups all having a great time. Then how can you go to Kingsburg without eating breakfast or lunch at one of the fine restaurants? If a big meal wasn’t for you, you could enjoy a variety of foods and snacks offered by vendors at Coffee Pot Park.

In the afternoon car owners and spectators gathered at Draper and Smith Streets to hear the results of the class winners. The highlight of the day is the announcement of the Best of Show winner. The Best of Show has the destination of having their rod featured on the following years T-shirt.

SHOW WINNERS:Best of Show – Tim & Kristi Burnett,

Fresno 1933 Ford Coupe, Best Interior – Jim Todd, Visalia 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air, Best Engine – Byron Hisey, Newman 1925

Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan, Best Paint – Steven Rogalsky, Reedley 1932 Ford 3-Window, Best Wild Paint – Jim Edsion, Hanford 1948 2-Door Coupe, Exotic Car Dennis Melkonian, Fresno 1919 Ford C-Cab, Ladies Choice – Fred Treat, Madera 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.

Don’t forget that we are going to get together on July 12, 2013 for the SEMA National

Collector Car Appreciation Day cruise (More information in future articles).

UP COMING EVENTS: May 18th Cam Twisters Car Show, 25th Annual Downtown Visalia Car Show, May 18th – 19th Eagle Field Drags, May 19th Dan Rouit Flattrack Motorcycle Museum 22nd Open House, May 24th – 26th Annual West Coast Kustoms Car Show Santa Maria, June 1st Northside Christian Church, June 1st – 2nd Summer Get-Together Pleasanton, June 7th Rods on the Bluff, June 8th Peoples Church Car Show, Dinuba Main Street Car Show, June 14th – 16th L.A. Roadster Show Pomona and The Classic Pismo Beach Car Show, June 15th Coarsegold Car Show, June 22nd Kettleman City Car Show, June 29th St. Agnes Mission Church 3rd Annual Car Show, July 27th Arroyo

Grande Valley Car Show.If your club or organization is

putting on a car show or motorsports event, please send your information to clovismotorsportsjamboree@gmail.com or call me at (559) 970-2274. I’m also looking for interesting cars and events to

share with everyone.

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Farmers Market to include monthly ArtHopBy Carol Lawson-Swezey

The Clovis Farmers Market is getting bigger and better.

In addition to the cornucopia of fruits, vegetables and other gastronomical de-lights, the city’s Friday night market will continue to add entertainment and vendor booths to its weekly offerings. New this year is an exciting ArtHop, where an entire block of Pollasky Avenue, just south of 5th street, will be dedicated to arts and artists.

The ArtHop will be included on the 2nd Friday of the month and will feature eclec-tic art forms from metal and wood sculp-tures to more traditional acrylic and oil paintings and jewelry. The once monthly event coincides with the KSEE Concert and additional food truck options.

The first ArtHop was introduced at the May 10th season kickoff of the Farmer’s Market. An estimated crowd of about 6,000 wove their way through the streets of Old Town, sampling and shopping.

Elaine Creed, of Elaine’s Creations, did

a brisk business with her handmade and designed jewelry. The graduate of the old Clovis High has been selling her wares at street markets for about six years.

“I love that Clovis has kept its old town charm and the people have that small town friendliness,” Elaine said.

Pollasky Avenue was also full with Model A cars, the pink canine police car and its sister fire truck and a few food trucks.

The artists included Gar Denton’s acryl-ic and oil paintings of the Gold Country as well as Clovis artists Sean Dempsey and Tye Putman. Dempsey’s metal art is all made from recycled found items and Put-man’s burl wood creations included bowls, vases and baskets.

The ArtHop was a mutual collaboration between the Business Organization of Old Town and Meg Oakford, an art event coor-dinator and personal organizer in her busi-ness Disaster to Delight.

About a year ago, Oakford approached B.O.O.T. about starting a regu-lar ArtHop in Clovis, similar to the once a month events in Fresno.

“We wanted to bring our Central Valley artists to Old Town Clovis, and what bet-ter way than to partner with ArtHop?” said Carole Les-ter, executive

director of B.O.O.T. “Artists will have the greatest exposure possible during our Farmers Market and make good connec-tions! From what I saw on Friday night we had wonderful representation of a variety of artwork. Something for everyone! We want to thank the Fresno Arts Council for their involvement and a big thank you to Meg Oakford, coordinator of the artists.”

Oakford, a career nurse for 25 years, decided to give up nursing and follow her passion to work with the art world.

“I started working with artists about three years ago,” Oakford said. “I always loved art and loved artists. I love going to their space and hearing what inspires them.”

Oakford initiated her new career with public relations for several art related functions, including the Summer Concert Series at the African American Museum and the 1821 Calaveras galleria space, which was a renovated auto shop. She also coordinated an ArtHop at the shopping

center at Cham-plain and Perrin for nine months, which grew to include four businesses and 40 artists.

She is a vol-unteer with the Fresno Arts Council, which is promoting art events and “hops” as a way to advocate for both the arts and artists.

Oakford fore-

sees the Farmers Market ArtHop growing larger and more diverse, possibly high-lighting demonstrations of the artist’s work and artists rendering portraits or caricatures on site..

“I know that Clovis has its own Clovis Art Guild, the oldest art association in the Valley, which was started in 1957, and I hope to get them involved with this too,” Oakford said. “The area’s art community is quite active and ongoing and getting bigger and bigger all the time.”

The ArtHop can accommodate up to 35 artists and Oakford wants to get the word out that there are still spaces available. She can be reached at 708-606-4777.

“It’s really important to support local artists by buying their work that they’ve invested so much passion, time and effort into so they can stay local and keep doing what they do,” Oakford said. “It’s impor-tant to put your money where your mouth is.”

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Ag at Large – naturally gassy: Oil boom promises savings for farmers

By Don Curlee

Farmers in California may be among the first to realize measurable savings from the oil boom developing around fracking.

The shale fracturing process releases natural gas as well as oil. and most farmers can relate readily to natural gas’s importance to crop production.

Properly treated, natural gas yields significant amounts of nitrogen, and even non-farmers know that nitrogen is the major ingredient in most fertilizers. A serious increase in the supply of natural gas is expected to result in lower costs of fertilizers across the board.

At least that is the conclusion of agricultural researchers Colin Carter and Kevin Novan in the Agricultural Resource and Economics Department of the University of California, Davis. Carter is a professor, and Novan is an assistant professor. Their report appears in the January/February issue of the department’s semi-monthly newsletter Update.

But their analysis doesn’t end with fertilizer supplies. It extends to the cost of irrigation water that farmers apply to their crops. Any saving in that department is especially significant for California farmers because California agriculture is

predominantly irrigated agriculture.The reduction in the price of irrigation

water results from the use of the expected abundant natural gas to fire generators operated by utility companies in the large-scale production of electric power. Carter and Novan see this as reducing the enormous power bills paid by farmers throughout the state.

The assumption is that utility companies will switch from coal-fired generators if necessary, or pass on the reduce cost of natural gas if that is their primary fuel source already.

So it is a reasonably reliable forecast that California farmers and ranchers can expect some indirect savings from the expected release of millions of cubic feet of natural gas by this modern magic of drilling and tapping the earth’s natural resources.

But there’s more, as the infomercials say, the two University of California authors indicate that farmers might receive direct benefits as well if they convert some of their rolling equipment to burn natural gas. Some did that years ago. Others have burned propane in their pickups since it first became available.

An engine conversion is required to accommodate natural gas. But, who knows? Basic manufacturers might offer farm vehicles and equipment with engines powered by natural gas if the gap grows larger between its price and that of gasoline.

Even without a direct benefit such as a significant fuel saving, farmers can expect significant savings in the years ahead if the fracking technique continues to impact the oil industry.

The price of ammonia fertilizer increased from $227 to $521 per ton – more than doubled – from 2000 to 2006. We’re talking significant dollars here.

In recent years practically every report about the expenses faced by farmers has emphasized how they have steadily increased. Oh what a relief it is even to imagine that they might decline.

Increased production usually brings prices down. In 2000 shale gas production accounted for only 1.7 percent of U. S. natural gas production. Twelve years later shale gas accounted for 35 percent of total U. S. production. Experts foresee more than half of the domestic natural gas supplies coming from shale formations. .

Carter and Novan’s report indicates that the reduced cost and increased supply of natural gas might not be a “game changer” for farmers, but it predicts that the two factors have the potential to reduce the costs of key inputs in the agricultural sector.

Certainly the possibility of cost reductions is no pipe dream. Or maybe it is, as that precious oil by-product is piped to the surface and into the farm economy.

Don Curlee

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“Let’s Talk Clovis”, Honoring Clovis Veterans and Gold Star HeroesBy Peg Bos, Clovis Museum

We are sharing the lives of a few of the 59 Clovis Gold Star Heroes and the brave veterans that returned to Clovis after the wars. We will remember and honor all veterans on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Philmore Bratton (1923-1943) graduated from Clovis High in 1941. He died while fighting in North Africa during WW II. A friend of his recently left a rose near his picture (at the Museum) to honor his memory.

Peggy and Jeff Hubbard lost two of their sons. US Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard (age 22 years) was killed in November of 2004 by a road side bomb in Iraq. US Army Corporal Nathan Hubbard (age 21 years) was killed in a helicopter crash in northern Iraq in August of 2007. Both men were graduates of Buchannan High School.

USAF Colonel Jack Weyant was born and raised on a family ranch in the

Temperance Colony area. He graduated from Clovis High in 1939. He flew 30 missions (23 as formation leader) in his B-24 “Liberator” over Nazi forces. He flew 144 combat sorties (attack by one plane) over Vietnam. He retired in 1972 (30 years 8 month career) and lives in Clovis with wife Marilyn. He was awarded the Legion of Merit on three separate occasions.

Sergeant Ray Richey (family arrived in Clovis 1927) joined the Army in 1943. He fought at Omaha Beach, Normandy, the Black Forrest and the battle of the Bulge. He left the service in 1946 and began building residential homes in 1948. He would build 100 homes in Clovis prior to his 1995 retirement.

Ike Herrera (his family arrived in Clovis in 1919) joined the US Navy at age seventeen in 1943. He survived nine major battles while on the destroyer USS Dewy. He returned to Clovis and established

a successful plumbing company and purchased/built rental homes and apartments.

US Army Sergeant Melvin Kirk (1964 Clovis High graduate) was killed (May 3, 1968) in action during his second tour of Vietnam. He was wounded twice prior to his death and was awarded two Purple Hearts in addition to the Silver Star.

B/General George Middleton USAF/ANG (ret) (1923-2008) flew Hump missions (supplies and personnel) across the Himalayas. The Burma Road had been closed in 1942 by the Japanese Army. The flights were dangerous (weather and enemy fire). One thousand men and 600 planes were lost until the road was re-opened in 1945. George began teaching at Clovis High in 1949 (returned to Air Force 1951-1957) and retired in 1983.

USMC Cpl. Andrew Ruiz graduated from Clovis High School in 1967. He was fourth generation of Clovis. He had been wounded twice (awarded Purple Heart with Cluster) and was a month away from coming home when a sniper bullet ended his life in South Vietnam.

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

US Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Richard Caster graduated from Clovis High in 1950. He was the adopted son of George (Clovis High Instructor) and Grayce Castor. He was mortally wounded on June 6, 1951 in Korea and is buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Korea. Richard

was a gifted pianist.Tony Piombino was killed in action

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

USMC Colonel Emil J. Radic (1923-1982) was awarded the Silver Star in 1967 while serving in Vietnam. He was president of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce from 1976-1982.

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

USAF 2nd Lt, Phillmore Bratton, 1923 - 19431941 Clovis High Graduate

Killed in action, WWII, North Africa

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Wolfe ManorContinued from page 1

away poverty stricken of alcoholism at the age of 36 in 1929. It was the first of many deaths connected to the manor. In 1935, it became the Hazelwood Sanitarium, treat-ing patients with terminal illnesses and was sold again in 1942 to become the Clovis Avenue Sanitarium. It was later licensed to treat mental illness by the State Board of Mental Hygiene. By the mid 1950’s the sanitarium began to serve as a convales-cent hospital as well and an additional hos-pital wing was erected in the back of the property (connected to the mansion).

It’s sad and unsettling history continued in the early 1980’s when the hospital began to receive many mentally unstable homeless transients due to the closure of numerous State facilities. According to city records, there were two murders in the house- both committed by patients while unattended. Interviews with ex staff and retired Clovis police officers indicate that it seemed there were one or more deaths at the Sanitarium every day. Many ex-employees have come forward to confess quitting soon after they were hired due to the excessive amount of deaths and maltreatment at the Manor. Many have also reported supernatural occurrences as well, contributing to their decision to leave.

The home once again eventually became a convalescent home which closed in 1992.

Entrepreneur Todd Wolfe bought the manor in 1997 intending to use it for a Halloween event, Scream if You can. Originally from Manteca, Wolfe majored in business management at Fresno State. He started buying rental home properties, then apartment complexes and owned several businesses including the very first paging and cellular service kiosk at Sierra Vista Mall. He is the single dad of 7 year old Landon.

He saw the home as a good investment

and knew nothing of its sad and disturbing past.

“At first I didn’t see it as a haunted house, it was a Halloween attraction,” said Wolfe. “I was a non-believer in spirits and things I couldn’t see. Creating the event was my artistic passion.-that’s what drove me.”

The Halloween event lasted for eight years and became the largest Halloween attraction in California and a serious fundraising vehicle for the Clovis East drama department, which supplied students to act in the production. Approximately $8000 was donated annually to the department over the two and half weeks run.

Due to neighbor’s complaints, Scream was shut down in 2007. The house has become victim to vandalism and curiosity seekers. A live-in security guard secures the property and keeps on-lookers at bay.

Although the haunted house was dead, the haunting was not. Over the years, there were many unexplained occurrences that Wolfe as well as many of the people who entered the home experienced. He began to feel he wasn’t alone in the house and often felt “creeped out.”

“There were things that I could not explain. One time I felt a breath of air on my neck and another I was touched on my lower back. I didn’t want to say anything.

I didn’t want to tell long boring ghost stories.”

But word spread of the paranormal hot spot. Mediums and ghost hunters scrambled to Clovis for a closer peek at the restless spirits. The first to come, Ghost Hunters on SyFy, recorded a distinct voice in the basement which admired a filmmaker’s hat. In an official lockdown during filming of Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, an ultraviolet camera captured the image of a full figured person walking in the doorway and then laying on the couch.

The home has also been featured on Mystery Quest on the History Channel and My Ghost Story on the A& E Channel.

Most recently, the Travel Channel came for a ten day shoot of Wolfe Manor, with a psychic and investigator, in their series “The Dead Files.”

Wolfe recently renamed the manor, Wolfe Manor, and is working on a reality show with veteran Hollywood producer, Peter Brennan, for a haunted home extreme makeover. The project, two years

in the making, is seeking contractors and businesses to help renovate the manor into a glamorous “destination” hotel where patrons can stay overnight in a haunted mansion.

“I get requests every day for tours of the manor or to stay overnight,” Wolfe said. “I can’t say when the project will be a reality. Hollywood is a hurry up and wait but when its time, they need it yesterday kind of mentality.”

Wolfe said he is looking forward to “to starting a new chapter and getting the house reopened.”

“It’s a historical landmark that people want to visit,” he said.

Over the years, Wolfe has literally unearthed hundreds of memorabilia items, some found buried in the backyard, including kid’s toys and medical supplies. The house was also full of boxes of medical records, chronicling the lives of its reluctant tenants.

But most of all, Wolfe wants to share the history of the home and its sometimes ill-fated residents.

“I want to put everything on display and memorialize the past in a respectful way,” he said.

The Dead Files will air on Friday, May 31 on the Travel Channel-check your listings for times. The public is invited to a Viewing Party at BC Pizza in Clovis at

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Clovis Blood DrivesClovis Roundup 5/23-6/6Warmer weather is upon us, which

means more time to go out and enjoy the nicer weather. But, before you do, please don’t forget to visit a Central California Blood Center or mobile drive site near you, donate blood and 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 5/23-6/6Institute of Technology Inc – Tuesday,

May 28, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm AND 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 564 W. Herndon Avenue, Clovis – All donors receive a FREE Vintage T-shirt AND Fresno Grizzlies game discounts too!

Sierra Vista Mall – Saturday, June 1,

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

Kaplan College – Tuesday, June 4, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, 44 Shaw Avenue, Clovis – All donors receive a FREE T-shirt AND Fresno Grizzlies game discounts too!

At the Coffee ShoppeBy Dr. Edward Trevino

The other day I was at the local coffee shop, having my favorite cup of “Joe,” when I overheard a conversation. It was a conversation between the neighborhood molar and the neighborhood bicuspid. These teeth belonged to the community “Local 32” organization representing all their fellow teeth within the community. They met once a month to have meetings concerning their dental health. This morning was just a gathering of some of the “Local 32” elders for a friendly coffee klatch rendezvous.

The topic of conversation was their changing dental benefits package that was replacing their existing package. Not only was their package being discontinued but some of their members were not even going to be eligible for benefits under the new guidelines. This little dilemma had their membership concerned and had been the topic of conversation for the last three months. They all wondered how they were going to take care of their dental health with their benefits being cut back. They wouldn’t even be able to do preventative maintenance as to avoid big dental issues. Better yet, if something big did happen, how would they get it fixed if they didn’t have benefits. But as much as they broached the topic, no one at the Local 32 could come up with an answer. Then one of the members came up with the reason they couldn’t figure it out. It was very simple. Teeth know nothing about dental insurance. That’s right, tooth care and insurance benefits don’t rely on one another. They finally figured that the health of teeth, or the lack thereof, will become apparent whether or not another insurance policy is ever issued again.

The economy has driven the cost of healthcare to an all time high. Ask yourself this question, if you didn’t have health insurance, and you broke your arm, would you go to the doctor anyway? You bet you would. If you could pay for the flu shot out of your pocket, would you pay

for it in order to avoid a big costly hospital bill while you fight off pneumonia? You bet you would. Whether it is a small preventative procedure or a big catastrophic malady, having insurance does not directly correlate to whether or not you are going to seek out care.

It is almost a daily occurrence that we hear, “ I lost my insurance, that’s why I haven’t been in for the last three years.” At this point we are seeing a patient who now needs maybe a root canal, a crown, or maybe even an extraction. Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you don’t have insurance, which would you rather pay for, a cleaning and exam, or a root canal and a crown? The cleaning and exam which can help to avoid bigger procedures will cost you far less, or maybe you just prefer to close your eyes and hope that a root canal doesn’t come along. Well, I can tell you, preventative care is far easier on the body, and also much kinder to the pocket book.

In all honesty, that dental checkup visit can cost you less than your family going to the movies. Not going to the movies one time might even prevent that root canal - depending on what you eat at the movies! So this really is a conversation you should have over some coffee. But remember, your teeth don’t know anything about insurance, and teeth will do what teeth do, even without the benefit of having insurance.

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, D.D.S., F.A.D.I.A.1040 E. Herndon Avenue #102Fresno, California 93720559-230-0809559-230-0833 faxartofdesigndentistry@gmail.comwww.fresnosdentist.com

-MAY-Old Town Clovis Farmers Market

Friday Nights, May 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st

Every Friday evening beginning on May 11th, Friday Night Farmers’ Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh,

delicious fruits and vegetables grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region,

each in the peak of season! Live entertain-ment 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 StreetsFree Admission

Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774.

www.oldtownclovis.org

Clovis Leadership DayThursday, May 23rd

www.clovischamber.comBlue Grass in the Park

Fridays, May 24th & 31st Time: 6:30 to Dusk

Location: The park adjacent to the Clovis Senior Center and the Veterans Memorial

Building (808 4th Street)Cost: Free to All

Contact the Clovis Senior Center for more information at 559-324-2750

Clovis Memorial Run Saturday, May 25th

Time: 8:00 a.m.Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th Street

Entry Free ranges from $15.00 - $30.00. Veterans and active military are free if they register prior to May 19, then $5

after May 19. The event includes a timed 5K, 2 mile walk, ½ mile Kids run and a ½ mile

senior walk & roll. Awards for top 5k finishers in 10-year age brackets. Entry includes a tech shirt, pancake breakfast,

and raffle ticket. A resource fair is held in conjunction with the event and includes

20+ vendors providing information about local businesses and organizations.

For more information visit www.Clovis-MemorialRun.com

Glorious Junk DaySunday, May 26th

Antiques, collectibles, second-hand goods, as well as interesting, useful and

bizarre items can all be found in old town during this one-of-a-kind event.

Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Place: Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Av-

enue, between Bullard Avenue and Third Street

Free Admission, Additional Info BOOT 559-298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org

Memorial Service to honor all fallen soldiers

Monday, May 27th Memorial Day at 9:30am

Clovis Memorial Cemetery at Herndon & villa Ave

Clovis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3225 and Clovis American legion Cecil

Cox Post 147 are conducting a memorial service to honor all fallen soldiers

Clovis Community Band in Concert Monday, May 27th Memorial Day at

11:30amClovis Memorial District Building, 4th &

HughesMore information 559-447-1196

California Interscholastic Federation State Track & Field ChampionshipsFriday May 31st - Saturday, June 1st Don’t miss the California’s top high

school track and field athletes as they travel to Clovis to compete in the state

track and field championships.Friday, gates open at 2:00 p.m.; Saturday,

gates open at 3:30 p.m.Place: Buchanan High School Football

Stadium, northwest corner of Minnewawa and Nees Avenues

Admission: Friday $10, $7 for children

and seniors; Saturday $12, $8 for children and seniors

Contact: www.cifstate.org

-JUNE-Old Town Clovis Farmer’s MarketFriday Nights, June 7th, 14th, 21st, &

28th Every Friday evening in June Farmers’ Market is in full swing in the heart of

Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricul-tural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live enter-tainment 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 StreetsFree Admission, Additional Info BOOT 559-298-5774 www.oldtownclovis.org

Blue Grass in the ParkFridays, June 7th, 21st, & 28th

Time: 6:30 to DuskLocation: The park adjacent to the Clovis Senior Center and the Veterans Memorial

Building (808 4th Street)Cost: Free to All

Contact the Clovis Senior Center for more information at 559-324-2750

Centennial Presentation of the 2012 Clo-vis Hall of Fame

Saturday, June 23rd Time: 6:30 pm No Host Reception, 7:15

pm Dinner with entertainmentIndividual Seating: $45 / Tables for 8

availableReservations with check or credit card:

(559) 325-1118

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Log of Shameby April French-Naten

May 01, 2013A very surprised man was pulled over by an officer for not having current registration tags on his car! He was surprised because he was driving his wife’s car to go get it washed and didn’t realize that she hadn’t paid them! He was arrested and released on sight, but I imagine that his other half will not be getting her car cleaned before she gets a hefty talking to!

May 02, 2013An outlying police department called to report that they located one of our stolen vehicles when they pulled over the car that evening! An officer noticed that the car had been swerving and going extremely slow with no lights on just as the sun was going down. He pulled the car over to find four very scared 14-year-old boys who knew their joy ride was indeed over! BUSTED!

May 03, 2013Officers were called to respond to a disturbance in the 400 block of Clovis Avenue. When they arrived, they found two trucks hooked up to horse trailers and heard a commotion in the back. They ran around just in time to see two good ole boys duking it out Wild West style! The men were pulled apart and booked into the drunk tank right after their wives were called to come pick up the trucks and trailers with the patiently waiting horses in back!

May 04, 2013A woman in the 3000 block of Peach called to report that someone had broke into her car! Of coarse they stole the contents of the vehicle, but no one ever did figure out the motive behind smashing a car window just to steal a bucket full of household cleaners! Wha????

May 05, 2013A woman here on vacation visiting her family has a bitter taste in her mouth after her out of state license plate was stolen. She understood enough to realize that these things happen, but oh is it going to be a long drive back to the Midwest with no back plate! Keep your registration, proof of insurance, and license handy ma’am because I imagine you will be pulled over more than usual!

May 06, 2013A juvenile was arrested and given a free ride to the juvenile detention center after trespassing late in the evening. Apparently bored, with nothing lawful and productive to do, he thought it was a good idea to sneak into his neighbor’s yard and steal some horse tack for his new pony. Looks like his new pony will have to wait on a new bridal!

May 07, 2013A woman was pulled over when an officer pulled up behind her car and realized that both of her taillights were covered. Confused, she jumped out of the car. Sure enough, both taillights were covered with Mickey Mouse stickers! She glared into the backseat at her triplet grandsons as the officer wrote out her citation, and they giggled uncontrollably!

May 08, 2013A local sheriffs department located a gun that was reported stolen from our town! A young college man called police when his girlfriend showed up with his “OTHER” girlfriend and he found himself standing at the wrong end of a barrel. Luckily, the gun was not loaded. The girls were just trying to scare the lying, cheating scoundrel out of his boots. The girls were arrested, and the young man will likely never cheat again!

May 09, 2013An employee at a local car wash called police to report a man acting suspiciously. Officers responded to check it out and see why he was so suspicious. Apparently, he had been hanging out at the car wash for a few hours…with no car! Turns out he finally got up enough nerve to steal a pack of smokes but wasn’t smart enough to leave before he was arrested!

May 10, 2013Neighbors called police to do a subject check over on Alamos Street when they noticed a man walking up and down their street for over an hour! Back and forth, back and forth. Officers arrived to find him very confused, very distraught, and obviously overindulged in his recreational narcotics! He claimed he was lost and couldn’t find his house. After reading his license, the officers noticed that the man lived on the next block over…so close!

May 11, 2013A young married couple woke up to find their car broken into and everything in it stolen! They had just been married the night before in a small family ceremony and had all their wedding gifts, his tuxedo, wallet, and both of their cell phones in the car. Eager to get to their hotel the night before, they left everything and woke up to nothing! I hope that thief enjoys his new China set from gramma! So wrong on so many levels!

May 12, 2013A 57-year-old man with a case of the munchies was arrested while “shopping” in a local grocery store! Cashiers noticed he was roaming up and down the isles, eating right off the shelves! Officers arrived, and sure enough the man had plenty of green in his pocket to have the munchies for a week straight! Enjoy the food in jail genius! Aren’t you old enough to know better???

*The above Police Logs are loosely based on actual events. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. The circumstances have been created and embellished for your entertainment.

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55. Excessively fat 57. Spars 58. Former wives 59. Repeat

DOWN 1. Podetiums 2. Frankenberg river 3. Feel ill 4. 12th state 5. “Anything Goes” author’s initials 6. Daily time units (abbr.) 7. Cagiva __: motorcycle 8. Drug agent (slang) 9. Study of poetic meter 11. Ceremonial staffs 12. Russian pancake served with caviar 14. Supervises flying 15. Large Australian flightless bird 16. As fast as can be done (abbr.) 19. Before 20. Hall of Fame (abbr.) 21. Constitution Hall org. 24. Atomic #35 25. Ducktail hairstyle 26. Independent ruler

27. Oval water scorpion 29. Modern London Gallery 30. On top 33. Identicalness 35. 2002 Olympic state 36. Tease or ridicule 37. Arrived extinct 38. Opposite of begin 39. Ol’ Blue Eye’s initials 40. South Am. nation 41. Type of salamander 42. S. China seaport 44. Woman (French) 45. 007’s Flemming 47. ___ Domingo 49. A French abbot 50. Gorse genus 51. An uproarious party 53. Point midway between E and SE 54. A waterproof raincoat 56. Spanish be 57. Of I

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Seven Clovis School Children become “Chief for a Day”

Sixth grade students from seven Clovis elementary schools (Freedom, Gettysburg, Jefferson, Miramonte, Reagan, Red Bank, Tarpey) participated in an essay contest last month to answer this question: “If I were Police Chief, what would I do to make the community a safer and better place for students?” Police department personnel judged more than 300 essays based upon inventiveness, written communication skills, understanding of the community and the challenges law enforcement faces.

On May 9th the winners were picked up from their schools and receive a personalized tour of Headquarters. They enjoyed a donated lunch at Yosemite Fall Café with Clovis Police Chief Janet Davis.

Throughout the day, the students watched special demonstrations and received some “hands on” training in fingerprint dusting and evidence processing, SWAT equipment, and with the EOD robot.

This was the third year for this event, which encompasses elementary schools on the south side of Clovis. The goal of the contest is to help students learn about their community, current events, public service, and the challenges facing cities in providing public safety.

Prize and monetary support for this event was provided by Limo for You, Yosemite Falls Café, Freebird World Burrito, the Clovis Lions Club and the Clovis Kiwanis Club.

Tip of the DayWhen is the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent BEHIND your

dryer? Cleaning the lint from the rear of the dryer, vent on the side of your home, and the tube that connects the two, can prevent a fire, and make your dryer run more efficiently.-When walking to your car or home from work,

vary your route.

Child Found Safe! Police

Search for Fa-ther for Host of Felonies

About 10 minutes before 5pm on May 6th, Clovis Police detectives lo-cated a missing 12-year-old boy who they feared might be in danger. He was found safe at an undisclosed location. Clovis detectives are now searching for the boy’s father, 37-year-old Henry Saldivar, Jr., who is wanted for felony domestic abuse, false imprisonment and making criminal threats. Saldivar cut his wife with a variety of knives last Friday (5/3) while they were inside their apart-ment in the 3100 block of Peach. She was able to get away to a nearby bus stop, call Clovis Police and get help. She is expected to recover from her injuries.

A short time later, Saldivar picked up his 12-year-old son from Sierra Vista El-ementary School, which he is allowed to do as a biological father/custodial par-ent. Saldivar was last seen driving either a gold or tan 1998 Ford Expedition with license plate number DP622CM. The

suspect is described as Hispanic, 37-year-old, 5’7”, 300 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair with a thick mustache con-necting to a goatee. He has a number of tattoos including a “Lucifer” tattoo on his forehead, skulls on top of his head and “Sonia” on his neck.

On May 6th Clovis Police arrested Henry Saldivar, Jr. in the 300 block of Orangewood Avenue in Fresno (nearest cross streets are Belmont and Villa). Clo-vis detectives followed up on information they developed, and spotted him outside on a front lawn. He was taken into custody without incident about 7 p.m.

The Clovis Police Department appreci-ates all of the calls it received from con-cerned citizens today regarding this case.

Clovis PD Investigate Fatal Car Vs Pedestrian Accident

Just before 7am on May 9th, Clovis Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on the south side of Shaw Avenue at Pollasky. Officers say a woman was struck when a car travelling eastbound jumped the curb and hit her near the bus stop.

Paramedics transported the victim, who suffered traumatic injuries, to Community Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. Please, contact the Fresno County Coroner’s Office for the identity of the victim.

While there were no eyewitnesses, Clovis Police located the driver and the vehicle involved in the accident.

The eastbound lanes of Shaw Avenue were closed at Minnewawa for about 4 to 6 hours as the Clovis Police Collision Reconstruction Unit works to piece together exactly what happened.

Stolen checks usedThe Clovis Police Department is asking

for your help in identifying the suspect in this photo. The male used stolen checks at the Fresno Winco on 03-26-13 & 3-28-13. The checks were stolen in a commercial burglary at the Willow Lakes Apartments in Clovis in January 2013. The suspect is a hispanic male adult, and he had a black/white baseball cap on backwards during each purchase. The photo posted is the best view and quality. If you have any information regarding this suspect, please contact PSO Ty Wood at (559) 324-2556, or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.

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Three CUSD Students Selected for National Elks

Scholarships

Three CUSD Students Selected for National Elks Scholarships

CUSD seniors Gene Parks (Clovis North High), Jana Nicole Fernandez (Buchanan High) and William Tang (Clovis West High) have been recognized on a national level by the Elks Organization.

In January, Clovis Elks Lodge #2599 selected the three students as winners of its local scholarship contest, winning $100 each. They then advanced to the state level where they were selected as finalists and advanced to the national competition. In being chosen as recipients of the Most Valuable Student Elks National Scholarships, the trio will each receive $1,000 a year for four years.

“Clovis students have historically done

very well in this national competition and this is the eleventh year in a row that at least one CUSD student has won national recognition,” said Clovis Elks Scholarship Chairperson Steve Weil. “Clovis students compete very well with the top academic students in our nation.”

Annually, the National Elks Organization sponsors the nearly $2.3 million competition every year for local high school seniors. Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.

Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm for more information on the scholarship competition.

Athlon Sports Ranks ‘Dogs No. 22 in Preseason Poll

By Jason Clayjaclay@csufresno.edu | GoBulldogs.com

FRESNO, Calif. - Athlon Sports has ranked the Fresno State football team No. 22 in its preseason top 25 poll and the publication previewed the Bulldogs on its Web site Tuesday with the prediction that the ‘Dogs would win the West Division in the Mountain West.

Athlon named sophomore wide receiver Davante Adams to its Preseason All-America third-team and seven Bulldogs to its All-Mountain West first-team. Joining Adams on Athlon’s Preseason All-MW first-team was senior quarterback Derek Carr, senior tight end Marcel Jensen, senior left tackle Austin Wentworth, junior nose guard Tyeler Davison, junior cornerback Sean Alston and junior free safety Derron Smith.

Senior defensive end Andy Jennings was named to Athlon’s Preseason All-Mountain West second-team.

Athlon Sports is counting down its preseason top 25 poll, revealing and previewing a new team in its top 25 each day.

Fresno State is set to return 15 starters - seven on offense and eight on defense - from last year’s team that won the 2012 Mountain West championship.

Carr, Adams and Wentworth lead the

offensive attack that averaged 37.9 points and 477.5 yards of offense a year ago.

Defensively, Fresno State returns three starters from its secondary that helped the Bulldogs rank second nationally in pass defense a year ago. Fresno State also finished 2012 with 22 interceptions (third in the FBS) and 35 total take-aways (fifth in the FBS).

Fresno State begins defense of its Mountain West championship on Aug. 29 when the ‘Dogs host Rutgers in Bulldog Stadium.

Robbie Rouse Signs with Cleveland Browns

Browns officially sign Robbie Rouse on Saturday afternoon

By Jason Clayjaclay@csufresno.edu | GoBulldogs.com

FRESNO, Calif. - Linebacker Ben Jacobs, a two-time first-team All-WAC linebacker for the Fresno State football team in 2009 and 2010, singed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers on Monday.

Jacobs, who played for the Bulldogs from 2007-10, was one of 36 tryout players that participated in the Panthers’ rookie minicamp over this past weekend. Of those 36 players that tried out, Jacobs was one of just eight that the club signed to its 90-man roster.

In his time at Fresno State, Jacobs recorded 387 tackles with four sacks and one interception. He ranks third in school history in career tackles and in 2009 against Louisiana Tech tied a NCAA record with three forced fumbles in a single game.

Jacobs signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns and appeared in five games in his rookie season of 2011. He was out of the league in 2012.

Buchanan Coach Shaves Her Head on a Dare

Connor Cain is a diver for Buchanan High School. His Coach, Lindsay Crawford, gave him a challenge to inspire him to improve his diving performance this year. Coach Crawford’s challenge: If he scored above 400 points on an 11 dive meet, she would cut off her pony tail & donate it to Locks of Love & shave her head for St. Baldrick’s. That’s right, shave HER head.

Over the course of the season, Connor has come close, but just short of the 400-point mark, until the April 20 Capitol Divers Invitational in Sacramento, CA. There, Connor scored 400.55. True to her word, Coach Lindsay Crawford has now committed to shaving her head during Buchanan High School’s May 17 St. Baldrick’s Event raising awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Today, Connor dove in the TRAC Championships

at Clovis North High School, taking the championship for his dive category.

Three Clovis Outstanding undergrads named among 2013 Undergraduate Deans Medalists

Nine top graduating seniors have been named Undergraduate Deans Medalists for the Class of 2013 at Fresno State.

The medalists are chosen as the outstanding students in each of the university’s eight schools and colleges of academic discipline and the Division of Student Affairs. The dean of each college/school selects an undergraduate medalist and a graduate medalist based on academic excellence, community involvement and other achievements.

Diana Lopez, Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Diana Lopez, of Clovis, completed a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a minor in Urban Civic Education with a 4.0 GPA.

Her parents are immigrants from Mexico who did not have the opportunities for education that have been afforded her, but her close-knit family instilled in her respect for the opportunities an education could provide. At Fresno State she was active as a mentor, both at the university and in local schools. She has directed service learning projects, tutored across grade levels and subjects, and has volunteered for many philanthropy events. Lopez also volunteers for the Clovis Area Recreation Center Toddlers’ Program and for the Highway City Community Development After-School program. Her exemplary scholarship was recognized with admission to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Sigma Alpha Lambda, Golden Key International Honour Society and Phi Kappa Phi. Her goal is to become an elementary school teacher.

Michael Adam, College of Engineering

Michael Adam, of Clovis, completed a B.S. in Computer Engineering with a 3.816 GPA. Born into a military family, he spent his early years traveling between bases as his father changed roles. He has been active in robotics since elementary school. Today, he is the director of Central Valley Robotics, the organization that runs one of the largest regional LEGO robotics competitions in the U.S. He is a recipient of the Husband-Boeing Honors Scholarship and a member of the Lyles College of Engineering’s Honors Program. As an intern at Schneider Electric, he has expanded his knowledge in embedded systems and proven to be a very valuable resource to the company. Next year, he plans to return to Fresno State to earn a master’s degree.

Heather Donat, College of Social Sciences

Heather Donat, of Clovis, a President’s Scholar in the Smittcamp Family Honors College, completed a B.A. in History with a 4.0 GPA. Donat volunteered her time and efforts to the Bulldog Pantry, the Community Food Bank, and Northside Christian Church, where she was a Bible study and youth leader. She served as a History Day judge and on the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Student Court for three years. Donat is currently serving in her second year as secretary of Phi Alpha Theta (PAT), the National History Honor Society. She is currently enrolled in the Social Sciences Teaching Credential Program, and also plans to continue her studies by entering a master’s program at Fresno State next year.

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Few things in life are harder to resist than the delicious aroma of a backyard barbecue. There is just something about the sizzle and smells of

grilled fare that brings folks together. The farm families who grow Wisconsin potatoes

know how to please the palates of hungry crowds. The natural flavors found in the many varieties of Wisconsin potatoes are easy to enhance with the addition of a few fresh ingredients and a little bit of smoke.

The Wisconsin russet potato makes for a great tasting baked potato, but its light and fluffy interior also holds up well when seared on the grill. Also great on the grill are Wisconsin yellow flesh potatoes, which have a just-buttered appearance.

The appearance of the trendy new blue and purple potatoes will certainly get guests talking. They add color and a subtle nutty flavor to your favorite dish. Everyone’s favorite dish at an out door bar becue is often the potato salad. Wisconsin round red or white potatoes are both well-suited for salads as well as roasting, boiling, and steaming.

Potatoes are an extremely versatile and hearty vegetable. But the one thing all potatoes have in common is nutrition. Just what can Wisconsin potatoes do for you? Well, potatoes are:n Nutritional powerhouses. In addition to being fat-

free, choles terol-free, sodium free and gluten-free, a medium potato has just 110 calories.

n Rich in potassium. According to the uSDA, diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. The potato is second only to the banana in the amount of potassium it contains.

n Packed with Vitamin C. A medium potato contains 45 per cent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C.

n Great source of fiber. The USDA reports that fiber helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of heart disease. Potatoes can also help make you feel fuller with fewer calories.

Grilled, fried, baked, roasted or boiled, few ingredients get every guest asking for second helpings like the versatile potato.

Find more health information, as well as recipes and purchas ing tips, at www.EatWisconsinPotatoes.com.

Potatoes Make Healthy Meals in Chicken and Potato Fiesta GrillServings: 4Ready time: 60 Minutes 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 whole chicken legs with thighs, skin on 1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) red Wisconsin potatoes, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons water 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 4 to8flourorcorntortillas,warmed(optional) Prepared salsa (optional)In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients; remove 1/4 cup and combine with chicken in reseal able plastic bag. Turn to coat; marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, in microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high 9 to 10 minutes or until just tender; cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, alternately thread with bell pepper and zucchini onto eight 10 to 12-inch skewers; brush with remaining marinade. Remove chicken from plastic bag; discard marinade from chicken.

Grill chicken over medium to medium-low coals 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. About 10 minutes before chicken is done, add vegetables to grid; reserve marinade. Grill until tender and lightly browned, turning and basting occasionally with reserved vegetable marinade. Serve chicken and vegetables with tortillas and salsa, if desired.

Roasted Red Potatoes with PestoServings: 8Ready time: 40 Minutes 3 pounds medium-size red Wisconsin potatoes Olive oil cooking spray 1/3 cup white or golden balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cupfinelymincedfreshbasil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with lid or plastic wrap. Note: If using plastic wrap, make sure plastic wrap is not touc hing any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover to vent. Micro wave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender (cooking time may vary depending on micro wave). use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave.

When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half or quarters and spray liberally with olive oil spray. Grill over high heat for 5 to 7 min utes, turning occasionally, until grill lines are apparent. Remove from grill and let cool.

Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss lightly to coat. Season with pepper, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss with Parme san cheese and basil, then sprinkle with pine nuts.

Grilled Red Potato SkewersServings: 4Ready time: 20 Minutes 2 medium russet or Yukon gold Wisconsin potatoes or 6 red Wisconsin potatoes 2 medium zucchini 1/2 smoked sausage rope 4 12-inch skewers 1/2 cup Italian dressingPreheat grill. Cut potatoes in half. Cut zucchini and sausage the same width as potatoes. Place skewer through potato, zucchini and sausage. Repeat for each skewer.

Place skewer in dish and pour Italian dressing over skewers. Mari nate in dressing for 5 minutes.

Place skewers on grill and cook 5 minutes each side, or until potatoes are done. Remove from grill and serve.

Little Havana Grilled Beef and Potato SaladServings: 6Ready time: 30 Minutes 2 pounds medium unpeeled Wisconsin potatoes (about 2 1/2- inch diameter), such as yellow fleshorroundreds 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and pepper 1 beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup prepared white wine vinaigrette 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantroCut potatoes crosswise in half; place in microwave-safe dish with 1 cup water. Cover and microwave on high 10 to 14 minutes or until almost tender, rearrang ing once. Immediately rinse under cold running water; drain well.

Meanwhile, combine cumin and salt and pepper; press evenly onto beef steak. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasion ally. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.

About 5 minutes before steak is done, brush potatoes with some of the vinaigrette. Place on grid around steak. Grill 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, turn ing occasionally.

Carve steak into thin slices. Combine beef, potatoes, beans, cilantro and remaining vinaigrette in large bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.

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Still loving the smell of books after 20 yearsBy Carol Lawson-Swezey

It takes a book lover to be a book seller. Ed and Sandy Krause knew they were meant for each other when they discovered they each had a dream to own a bookstore. Married in 1970, they finally realized that dream when they bought the “Bookworm” used bookstore in 1993.

The Krauses met in Southern California and dreamed of migrating to the north. They got as far as Fresno before they settled in to run the store. The original bookstore was established 25 years ago by a British couple, booklovers who owned a used bookstore in England before moving to America. The business, originally located in a small, commercial mall, has been sold twice. The Krause’s bought the store in 1993 and moved it to an 1800’s styled building in Old Town Clovis, on Fifth Street, west of Pollasky, a year later. It specializes in half priced paperbacks but carries a wide variety of books including fiction & non-fiction paperbacks and hardbacks, first editions, collectibles, young adult & children, general interest and audios. They also buy and give trade credit for books and audios.

“Our priority is to make our customers feel at home and help them find the perfect book,” said Sandy Krause. “Our specialty is mainstream paperbacks and we carry everything from mysteries and romances to westerns and sci-fi. We have a bit of everything.”

The store carries a vast selection of books, between 15,000 to 30,000, and also has a back room with duplicate copies.

“Most of our customers know to check up front for recent releases,” Sandy said. “We know our inventory so well we can go right to the shelf to look up a book. We

know right away if it’s something we have. We love this business because of being hands on with the books.”

Sandy said that most of their customers are regulars who have been coming since the store opened.

“We know what our customers are looking for,” she said. “Sometimes we remember that they have already read a book or tell them to call us and we will check if we have it and set it aside for them. When we first started, we wanted a focus on collectables but realized it wasn’t the market for our customer base. The focus has always been on half-priced paperbacks. When we first bought the store and checked the inventory, we found a first edition copy of “The Color Purple,” which we still have and cherish.”

They also buy and give trade in credit for used books--generally, trade credit of 25 percent of the publisher’s price on paperbacks and 25 percent of their designated price for other books.

In the past two decades, business has ebbed and flowed and the Krauses have had to make adjustments to changes for audio and eBooks. But the small mom and pop store has had a cohesive working relationship with the big mega bookstores, referring clients back and forth for their needs.

“What we do offer that they don’t is less expensive books and personalized service,” Sandy said. “We help customers find the books they are looking for and recommend other books and authors based on our knowledge of their tastes.”

The Krauses are both college graduates. Ed also works in banking and teaches Geography intermittently at Reedley

College. Sandy has worked as a secretary but now manages the bookstore. Both were avid readers as children and worked in libraries as soon as they were old enough. When times were tough in the early years, they would stock up on library books and read through the night on the weekends. Their daughter, Emily, was only seven when her parents realized their dream to open the store and now covers for her parents when she can.

“Emily worked in the store from the very beginning,” Sandy said. “She could run the store on her own by the time she was in high school.”

After 20 years, the store is still a place where the Krauses love to go.

“It’s wonderful going to a job in the morning and still loving it,” Sandy said.

“We get so much pleasure walking into the store and taking a deep breath and smelling those books. We love our customers. We now have 3rd generation customers coming in. We know their stories and they know ours. They’ve watched our daughter grow up.”

Sandy said the store has become a gathering place for people to congregate and share. And as long as they can, they want to keep their doors open.

“Making a big profit has never been our goal,” she said. “We have both been avid readers and lovers of books since we were children. We both always wanted to buy a used bookstore and share our love of books. We wanted to be surrounded by books and be around people who love books.”

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