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Like many
towns and cities across the nation, the City of Clovis
and the neighboring towns in the Central Valley proudly
celebrated America's 234th Birthday with an abundance of
decorated Americana themes in residential areas,
business districts, public buildings, and city parks on
the Fourth of July weekend. Celebrations of
various types were held as early as July 1st in many
Memorial Parks, Churches, High School Stadiums, and
other venues in
the Valley.
The rich
sound of uniquely American Bluegrass music was a highly appropriate type of
music to remember and honor the Founding Fathers and to
celebrate Fourth of July in Clovis. With a beautiful
park setting at the Clovis Veteran's Memorial Square on
Friday evening, July 2nd, fans of Bluegrass music
gathered at a Bluegrass Concert in The Park to celebrate
the Fourth with such a talented band -- The Dalton
Mountain Gang. Yoseff Tucker, Ella Naiman, Tom Naiman,
John Cogdill, and Paul Chesterton played many of their
fans' favorite songs that brought warm smiles to many
concert goers' faces that night. No wonder The Dalton
Mountain Gang is so popular here!
Story continued
below.
Among the
many other patriotic celebrations going on that weekend,
on Sunday,
July 4th, Clovis celebrated Independence Day with its
traditional Freedom Fest at the Veteran Memorial Stadium
of Buchanan High School with live music, all-American food,
and fabulous fireworks that were crowned by many great patriotic songs.
Clovis Freedom Fest has been known for its fantastic
pyrotechnic. Many local residents arrived at the stadium
early with their coolers, blankets, umbrellas, red,
white and blue outfits, and American flags.
On this
Fourth of July weekend, I had the privilege to ask some
of the local folks what July 4th means to them. Here are
their responses:
From Debbie Zulim, Manager of Hearts
Delight in Clovis:
"Fourth of
July means to celebrate our freedom and to
remember and honor the people who have
sacrificed to make it possible. I have
special feelings for the patriotic military
people who die for our freedom. I love
patriotic songs, just cannot |
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get enough of them.
On July 4th, my family and I will have BBQ with
our neighbors. I'll play patriotic music for
them. Then we watch the fireworks in Buchanan
High School. We can see the fireworks from our
front yard. I have many years of sweet memories
about the Fourth of July. I always enjoy soaking up
patriotic music and fireworks."
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From Brenda Frantrich, Employee of Scoops
Soups & More in Clovis:
"We are very grateful for
the job our men and women in the armed forces
service are doing for our country. We like
to celebrate the Fourth in remembrance of them.
Every Friday we wear red in honor of those
who serve." |
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From Niamh Herrick, Manager of
Foxtail Gallery in Clovis:
"Fourth of July is an
opportunity to get together and celebrate
our freedom. I enjoy any opportunity to
spend time with family. We should embrace
our country's diversity, and our freedom to
be diverse. |
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That is what Fourth of July
is about. My fondest memories of Fourth of
July [are] being with my family. As a kid, I loved
sparklers."
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From Rosetta Anviel, CoOwner of Ivy &
Lace in Clovis:
"Fourth of July means
celebrations of freedom and choices.
American people want to be free to pursue
their dreams, free to speak their mind. They
do not want dictatorship. I love Fourth of
July. It reminds the
American people that our |
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Founding Fathers fought and died for our
freedom. The people of this country need to be
free at all time. This country needs to have
good government to serve its people. My favorite
Founding Father is Benjamin Franklin. My
favorite president is Ronald Reagan.
On Fourth of July, I go to church and enjoy
being with my family.
We'll have BBQ. One of my special memories about
Fourth of July is the July 4th that my husband came
home from the Service. He was in the Navy and
served in Korean War. I am 72 years-old and I
have 13 grand children and 5 great
grandchildren. My grandson served two tours in
Iraq."
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From Allen Ward, Clovis resident:
"I am here tonight at
this Bluegrass concert with my wife Ramona
and 11 year-old grand daughter, Cora. We
come to Bluegrass concert every Friday
night.
Fourth of July means that this country was
built by our Founding Fathers to give rights
and freedom to all. Fourth of July reminds
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that the Constitution was
created to abide forever. I strongly believe in
the Constitution. It was written for the people
to have a voice. All government levels, from
local, state to federal, should obey the
Constitution. On July 4th, our family gets
together, and I fly American flag. I fly American
flag every day, not just July 4th. This is still
a wonderful country to live. We are proud to
celebrate our Independence Day."
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From Ed & Salwa Tucker, Caruther residents:
Salwa said: "We are happy
to be here at this Bluegrass concert
as our son Yoseff Tucker is the lead guitar
player and singer for the Dalton Mountain
Gang. This Fourth of July means a lot to me
because I just became a U.S. citizen three
months ago. I'm from Israel and I |
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have been here for twenty-seven years. I have
been
happily married to Ed for almost twenty seven
years. Fourth of July means a big family
reunion. We eat together and spend time
together"
Ed said: "Fourth of July
means freedom and fireworks."
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From Chris & Sue Jameson:
"Fourth of July means
celebrating our country's Independence Day
and freedom. Our favorite Founding Father is
James Madison.
Every July 4th, we go
camping in eastern Sierra for a whole week.
We have been doing that for 5 years.
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It will be a second year
for our daughter Sierra (21 months old). We're
going to have BBQ oysters. That's our family
tradition."
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From
(Right to Left):
Amber Hall
(17 yrs old):
"Fourth of July means celebrating our
nation's Independence Day. We need to
remember and honor our military men and
women and their families. My special memory
of Fourth of July is my brother Tim Jones
came home from Iraq on the July 4th three
years ago. |
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My favorite Founding Father is Thomas
Jefferson."
Leann Pereira
(19 yrs old):
"Fourth of July reminds us of our men who fought
for our country. My special memory of July 4th
is setting off fireworks with my family. My
favorite Founding Father is John Hancock."
Jordan Murphy
(14 yrs old):
"Fourth of July means to celebrate our
Independence Day, spend time with family, have
BBQ. I enjoy watching fireworks on the Fourth.
My favorite Founding Father is George
Washington."
Adrienne Delean
(17 yrs old):
"Fourth of July means that we are proud to be
Americans, and [it means] freedom. It's always special to me
because my grandma, aunt, and cousin were born
on July 4th. It gives us a family reunion. My
favorite Founding Father is Benjamin
Franklin."
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From Lettie Washington and her family:
"Fourth of July means
freedom, security, and love as we get to
spend time together. We feel blessed to live
in this country.
My special memory of
Fourth of July is the first July 4th to
be with my grandson |
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Khalil when he was
born ten years ago."
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From Derynn Dyer and her son Jonathan (11
months old) :
"Fourth of July means
Independence and freedom.
"My special memory of
Fourth of July is the time I spent at my
grandma's on July 4th, drank root beer float
and watch fireworks. |
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My favorite Founding
Father is George Washington."
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From Sotero & Julie Gonzalez and 4-
year-old daughter Jillian:
"Fourth of July is an
important holiday. We feel so blessed to
live in this country. We feel safe and
secure here while many countries are in so
much trouble and unsafe. We appreciate our
military men and women who keep us |
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| safe at home. Our nephew
is in the Air Force and served two tours in
Baghdad and Afghanistan.
"We do not have just one
favorite Founding Father as they all sacrificed a lot and played such important roles in
creating this country. So we love them all."
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From Alicia Warren and 2-year-old
daughter Bella:
"Fourth of July means
freedom and time for family to come
together. It also reminds us to remember and
appreciate our military men and women who
are away from their home to keep us safe. My
brother Michael Warren is in Iraq." |
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From Chris & Melissa Nielsen and 21-month-old daughter Addysen:
"Fourth of July means
freedom for our people, for every thing we
own and do. It provides us an opportunity to
be with our family. It also reminds us to
remember all of our troops who are away
from home to keep us free here and keep in
our remembrance those who fought and died
for our country. It is hard to choose |
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just one Founding Father. We
appreciate them all as each of them played
important role and gave a lot to build our
country."
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From Debbie Brown:
"Fourth of July means
freedom and independence. On July 4th, we
have BBQ and spend time with family.
My favorite founding Father is George
Washington."
Dennis Milbourn:
"I feel the same about Fourth of July as
Debbie does.
I enjoy dancing with Debbie on Fourth of
July. |
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My favorite founding Father is Thomas
Jefferson."
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From Gary & Mary Lindeman:
"Fourth of July means
freedom, liberty, and happiness.
On July 4th, we enjoy watching fireworks and
spending time with family." Gary's favorite
Founding Father is Benjamin Franklin. Mary's
favorite Founding Father is Thomas
Jefferson. |
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From Gramma Betty with grandchildren:
"Fourth of July means
independence and freedom.
"On July 4th, our family
get together, enjoy each other's company and
watch fireworks. Clovis Freedom Fest has the
best fireworks." |
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I
strongly feel that love and appreciation for this land
needs to be expressed not just on every July 4th, but
every day. This page will stay open throughout the year
to record the sentiments, thoughts, and love for America
of all patriotic Americans. You are welcome to send us
your comments and reflections regarding this country
anytime to
Thank
you all for giving me the privilege to share with our
readers some expressions of
your love and pride for our great nation.
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