Now that the weather has changed to warmer days, you just want to go out and drive the wheels off your hot rod. If you have a soft top you will put it down and let the wind blow your hat off.

In March my son Eric and I had the opportunity to attend the NASCAR race in Fontana.
We spent the day in Austin Dillon’s pits, an up and coming young driver. Harley Rauch, a Buchanan High graduate made the arrangements through Richard Childress Racing, where is he employed.

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Katelen Weisenberger is more than just a pretty face. The newly crowned Miss Clovis is a singer/songwriter, aspiring law student and advocate and spokeswoman for Mental Health issues.

As a child of a mother with bi-polar illness, she has made it her pageant platform to advocate for the support and action needed to eradicate the stigma shrouding mental health illnesses.   Read More…

Although accustomed to coming to the rescue, local firefighters took a different approach last week when they took off their boots for a good cause.

On April 12, the Clovis Fire Department Local 1695 participated in the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, asking passing motorists at intersections to donate dollars for Dystrophy. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has been a National Sponsor of MDA for over 55 years.  Read More…

From Good Ole Boys to Pretty Ladies, the storm rolled out and the Big Hats rolled in.

“Despite the early morning chill on Saturday, BIG Hat Days drew enough crowds to make it the second largest in our history. Sunday broke the record for attendance and income. BIG Hat Days in its 74th year continues to be the most popular two day event in the Central Valley. One visitor told us that every year it gets better. The Chamber staff, led by Events Director Tammi Walton, works hard all year round to keep the event fresh and attractive.  After a much needed rest, the staff will start planning for ClovisFest in September. “

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