Archives: September 20th, 2012
Concussions force Clovis’ Hartmann to quit football
The football career is finished for Clovis High starting quarterback R.J. Hartmann after the junior suffered his fourth concussion in a year Friday in a 37-6 road rout of Stockdale. “I’m heartbroken,” said the player who was having a terrific season for a 3-1 team ranked fourth in the Central Section. “Playing quarterback was my [...]
Local briefs: Group to host forum on Valley issues
A Northern California group called Defend Rural America will host an event Sept. 27 at the Clovis Memorial Building to discuss the problems facing the Valley. Speakers at the free event include Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and Madera County Sheriff John Anderson. The event starts at 5:15 p.m. Details: Carole Jacoby at (559) [...]
BBB offers mediation training session
The Better Business Bureau’s Mediation Services will offer a four-day mediation training session in November to help people communicate and resolve conflict in a professional and personal environment. The sessions will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at the San Joaquin College of Law, 901 Fifth St., [...]
Public education advocacy group will recognize four community leaders
A new public education advocacy group is set to honor four community leaders this month for their extraordinary contributions in education’s four As: academics, agriculture, arts and athletics. Fresno County schools have an immense financial need and the Foundation @ FCOE is a small group of Fresno County community leaders working to serve as a [...]
Valley prep sports highlights for Thursday, Sept. 20
BOYS WATER POLO Clovis weathered the foul-outs of three starters in the fourth quarter and received three goals from Connor Cookingham in an 11-10 Tri-River Athletic Conference victory over Buchanan. Luke Schuler‘s seven goals led the way as Clovis West beat Central 16-8 in the TRAC. GIRLS WATER POLO Miranda Coleman‘s five goals paced eight [...]
Police chiefs honor heroes from Fresno, Madera counties
The Fresno and Madera Counties Police Chiefs Association honored 37 citizens at its 23rd annual Citizens Award ceremony Wednesday at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District hall. Award recipients were honored for acts of heroism or citizenship that saved a life or benefited the community. Darryl McDonald, for example, was honored for tipping Fresno police in [...]
