Story & Photos
by JoAnne Green
"We
must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will
be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering
that
it was once all that was humanly possible."
--George
Santayana (1863-1952),
philosopher, poet
Citizen Forester Program in 2011
The
story of Clovis has been shaped by its people, its rich
heritage, its historical landmarks and events, and the unique
Clovis Way
of Life.
As a
growing and thriving city, the City of Clovis has gone
through many changes since it became incorporated in
1912. However, its people and government
today continue to make Clovis one of the greatest cities
in the country to
live, raise a family, and do business.
What make
Clovis such a special city?
Here
are some of the focal points of what locals
affectionately refer to as the Clovis Way of
Life:
The
City of Clovis has gained a solid reputation for the
excellence and superiority of its schools. The
people of Clovis value the importance of an
outstanding educational experience and environment
as well as excellent academic achievement of their
children. . .
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When
out-of-towners visit downtown Clovis for
the first time, many of them are pleasantly
surprised and easily fall in love with its
charming and quaint look.
Local
folks affectionately refer downtown Clovis as Old
Town Clovis, and they are very proud of it. Old Town
Clovis is a gracious blend, consisting of the well-kept,
western-themed Clovis Historical District with its.
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 The
population of Clovis had reached a bit over 95,000 people in
2009, according to the city's official website as of
January 2010. Because it is well-known for its
school excellence and students' high academic
achievements because of its reputation as a charming, clean, and safe place to
live, and because the appeal of the unique Clovis Way of Life, the
City of Clovis has experienced a tremendous increase in population and economic growth in the last
twenty years. . .
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Citizen Forester Program in 2011
Source:
www.ExperienceClovis.com
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Have an
Awesome Day and Experience in
Clovis and Central California!
Clovis is what every
small town aspires to be
when it grows up!SM
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you for visiting
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bring your friends and family!
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