The Valley's Nickel Volume 2 Issue 17

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What’s InsideValentine’s Day Ideas.............................pg. 3Natural Remedies...................................pg. 4Meet Dexter............................................pg. 7Recipe.....................................................pg. 8 Local Music...........................................pg. 11

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Valentine’s day is just around the corner and it’s got most of us wondering just what we’re going

to do this year for our special someone. Flowers and chocolates are great, but they’re a little predictable. Try doing something a little different and give a gift that’s homemade.

Melting Heart Slime Recipe

Valentine’s Day should be fun for every-one. What kid wouldn’t love to get a heart container of slime, right?

2 Cups of red glitter glue (you can also use clear glue and add glitter)

1 & 1/2 cups very warm water

Red glitter if extra sparkle is desired (we used extra to get super sparkly slime)

Optional addition- 3-5 drops of rose oil, chocolate essential oil, chocolate extract, or another favorite valentines scent

Combine the above ingredients in a bowl and mix well

In a Separate Bowl Combine

3/4 tsp borax

1 & 1/3 cups very warm water

Once the ingredients of both bowls are mixed combine them and mix well. As you mix the ingredients the slime will form. There will be left over water in the bowl, which can be discarded. If the slime is at all runny or overly sticky simply dissolve a tiny amount of borax in a tea-spoon of water and mix it into the slime. This always does the trick. Try scenting your melting heart slime with rose oil, but you could scent your slime with another favorite scent or leave it unscented.

Seed-Starter Valentine

Propagating seeds is a little like nurturing relationships: The more attention and care they get, the more likely they are to flourish and thrive.

Materials:

Flower seeds

White coin envelopes

Eraser stamp or a rubber stamp

Steps:

Put seeds in plain white coin envelopes available at stationery stores.

Label with an eraser stamp or a rubber stamp, or make a heart with thumbprints.

Put growing instructions on back, noting when seedlings need to be transplanted.

“52 Reasons I Love You” Cards

Find some playing cards! These fabulous cards from Ellusionist shown here are great as they have a pre-aged Vintage look. Scuff them up with some sandpaper to give them a used feel as well as a used look.

Create a template with one of the spare cards (for example one of the Jokers) Punch two holes in each of the cards using the template as a guide.

Create your ‘reasons’ labels to attach to the cards - detailed information at ww-w.52reasonsIloveyou.com. Use another Joker card to create the front cover.

Using double-sided tape and/or glue - attach the inserts to the cards. Using glue will take longer to dry and will stiffen the cards up adding more dimension.

Create all 52 of your reasons cards and let the glue dry. Thread onto book rings.

Now you have a unique, one of a kind gift telling someone 52 reason why you love them.

Gifts From the HeartValentine’s DayValentine’s Day Dinner

Sun, Feb 14th 5:00pm-9:00pm School House Restaurant & Tavern

1018 S. Frankwood Ave. Sanger, CA 93657 Spoil the one you love this Valentine’s Day

at School House Restaurant & Tavern. They will be offering a beautiful romantically

inspired three course dinner menu created by Executive Chef Ryan Jackson. Featuring fresh rose petals and candle light on every

table, you’ll sure feel the love with your sweetheart. Call for reservation times, 559-

787-3271.

Wine & Chocolate Weekend Sun, Feb 14th 10:00am-5:00pm

Madera Wineries Madera Do something unique for Valentine’s Day!

Enjoy wine tasting at 9 participating winer-ies, chocolate sampling, live music, delicious

food and gift shopping.With your ticket (printed or shown on your smartphone), start your tour at any participating winery, either Saturday or Sunday. At the winery you will receive a passport wine glass & wristband good for wine tasting all weekend. Taste a wide variety of local wines as you visit each participating winery on the Madera Wine Trail, and enjoy other activities and food is

available for purchase. www.maderawinetrail.com

Moonlight and Magnolias Sun, Feb 14th 2:00pm 2nd Space Theatre

928 E. Olive Ave. Fresno 93728 www.2ndspacetheatre.com

Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway at Bass Lake! VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Ducey’s on the Lake Sunday Feb 14, 2016 4pm - 9pm PRICE: depends on option cho-sen ($55-$65, including choice of appetizers, starters, entrees and desserts) Sunset Menu available from 4pm - 6pm, $28 DINNER reservations: (559) 642-2585 x.444 CHA-LETS from $139; SUITES from $209 two night minimum stay (2/12 & 2/13 or 2/13 and 2/14) ROOM reservations: (800) 350-

7463 or (559) 642-3121

KRW - The winery will be transformed into a romantic setting for you to woo your loved

one. Avoid the hassle of restaurant wait times and reservations! Enjoy a 3-course

meal paired with 3 of our favorite wines. The evening will begin at 7:00pm with appetizers

followed by a full entree and then dessert! $29.95 per Person

$26.95 for Wine Club membersTo purchase a ticket please visit vdayat-

krw.eventbrite.com or by calling (559) 259-3286

Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST) Kings River Winery - 4276

S. Greenwood Ave Sanger 93657

Fresno’s Mega 97.9, the Valley’s Concert Connection, 2016 Mega Valentine’s Super

Love Jam on Saturday night, February 13th 7:30 pm at the Selland Arena. This is our biggest one yet featuring The Manhattans, Bloodstone, the Intruders, Rose Royce, the Chi-Lites, Blue Magic, the Temprees, Sly, Slick & Wicked, Timmy T and the Origi-

nals. $32.50, $38.50, $44.50, $53.50





Awaken Your PassionWith Cranio Sacral Therapy and The Raindrop Technique

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day unleashes the passion. I am not just talking about passion in

the physical sense. Healthy people are passionate about life and achieving goals. Are you feeling the passion for how you spend your time? Do you feel invigorated and excited about the day ahead? If your answer is no, it is time to call me. If you are like most people, you are probably wondering why those New Year’s resolutions were so easily forgotten by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around. All that enthusiasm and gusto about the resolutions feel like a distant memory. And yet…. And yet you are still serious about improving and maintaining your health and wellness. This is where Cranio Sacral Therapy can benefit you. Cranio Sacral Therapy allows your body to release energy cyst that block and obstruct the natural healing of your body. By releasing these blockages, your nerves being to function properly again. This not only decreases or eliminates physical pain, but it also allows restoration of damaged nerves to begin. Cranio Sacral Therapy can also identify and overcome emotional blockages that may or may not be causing physical pain. Since our mind, body, and soul are all interconnected, what impacts one part, impacts the other two. Healing emotionally often goes hand in hand with healing physically, and vice versa. For some people, this healing can be accomplished in very little time. Another popular and very effective tool to assist you in achieving health and wellness in 2016 is the

Raindrop Technique. This relaxing and soothing treatment not only detoxes your nerve endings, it can also clear your head and improve your overall outlook on life. It’s amazing and inspiring to witness the changes that result from taking care of your health! The Raindrop Technique involves massaging nine therapeutic-grade essential oils into your spine as well as the vitaflex points on the bottom of your feet. What does all this “get healthy” talk have to do with Valentine’s Day? Is that what I hear you asking? Healthy people entertain their passions far more often and more … well, passionately… than people who are not healthy. When your body is not well, it uses every available ounce of energy to repair itself. Why not get healthy so that you can use that energy to pursue your passions? And what better time of the year to do this than Valentine’s Day. This year, make Valentine’s Day more than just a greeting card message. Make February the month you commit to restore and maintain your own personal health and wellness. In order to help you reach your goals, call me today and mention this ad. When you do, I have a special offer designed to help you achieve your goals. This offer is only good during the month of February, so be sure to call today. Let the healing begin so that you have more energy for other things! You can find more information about Cranio Sacral Therapy, The Raindrop Technique, Essential Oils and myself at www.PermissionCST.com. Or call (559) 400-1352 to set an appointment. You don’t need a prescription drug for everything that ails you. There are plenty of all natural ways to bring your health back to where you want it to be by using things that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy. Let me help you to find the happy, healthy version of you.



Answers on page 18.

Fun Facts1. The popular medieval folk belief that birds choose their mates on February 14 made doves a favorite symbol for Valentine cards. The dove was sacred to Venus and other love deities and was known for choosing a lifelong mate.

2. Valentine’s Day was first introduced to Japan in 1936 and has become widely popular. However, because of a translation error made by a chocolate company, only wom-en buy Valentine chocolates for their spouses, boyfriends, or friends. In fact, it is the only day of the year many single women will reveal their crush on a man by giving him chocolate. The men don’t return the favor until White Day, a type of “answer day” to Valentine’s Day, which is on March 14.

3. Valentine candy “conversation hearts” have a shelf life of five years.

4. Started by a group of feminists, “Quirkyalone Day” is celebrated on February 14 as an alternative to Valentine’s Day. It is geared toward people who “resist the tyranny of coupledom.” Another alternate Valentine’s Day cele-bration is SAD (Single Awareness Day), which reminds people that they don’t need to be in a relationship to celebrate life.

5.During the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia (an ancient precursor to Valentine’s Day), two boys would run through crowds of people swinging strings made from goatskins. If the strings touched a girl, it was divined that she would have healthy children when she grew up. The goatskins were called februa, which means to make clean and from which “February” derives.

6. The symbol of the ribbon, which often adorns mod-ern-day Valentines, is rooted in the Middle Ages. When knights competed in tournaments, their sweethearts often gave them ribbons for good luck.

7. On Valentine’s Day 2010, 39,897 people in Mexico

City broke the record for the world’s largest group kiss.

8. Valentine’s Day may have been named after the priest Valentine of Rome, who refused to follow Claudius II’s ban on Christianity. While he was imprisoned, children would pass him notes through the jail window. Before he was killed on February 14, he wrote one last note to the jailer’s daughter with whom he had fallen in love and signed it “From Your Valentine.

9. The most popular flower on Valentine’s Day is a single red rose surrounded with baby’s breath. The red rose was the flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

10. The saying “wearing your heart on your sleeve” is from the Middle Ages. Boys at this time would draw names of girls to see who would be their “Valentine” and then wear the name pinned on their sleeve for a week.

11. In Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card.

Riddle Me This1. It speaks with a hard tongue, it cannot breathe, for it has no lung. What is it?

2. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?

3. What has 4 fingers and a thumb, but is not living?

4. I can only live where there is light, but I die if the light shines on me. What am I?

5. We hurt without moving. We poison without touching. We bear the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size. What are we?

6. No sooner spoken than broken. What is it?

7. When you have me, you feel like sharing me. But, if you do share me, you don’t have me. What am I?

Answers:

1. A Bell2. A stamp3. A glove4. A shadow5. Words6. Silence7. A secret



Find Love in an Unexpected Place

Valley Animal Center is the area’s larg-est non-profit, no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, as well as a low-cost clinic

and membership-based dog park. We are dedicated to alleviating the pet-overpopula-tion problem through spaying and neutering, adoptions, and education rather than euthana-sia. The Center is located at 3934 N. Hayston Avenue in Fresno, CA and is easily accessible to residents of the entire six-county region it serves. If an animal is not adopted, they live the rest of their lives out at our shelter. Even though these animals have grown near and dear to the staff and volunteers, we still want them to find that loving forever home. Like Dexter, our longest-term canine resident. Read more about this sweet guy and see if you’re the family he is looking for!

How to Help

ADOPT: With so many stray and abandoned animals being put to sleep for lack of space each day, the easiest way to save a life is to adopt an animal from a shelter. Not only are you giving that pet a second chance at a forever home, you are also freeing up space for another animal to be rescued. Our adoption centers are open 7 days a week from 10 AM – 4:30 PM.

DONATE: The Valley Animal Center is a community-supported organization and receives no public funding. Financial support is derived solely through donations from the community, grants, program services, and fundraising efforts. Your gift, of any amount, is greatly appreciated and goes to help the an-imals in our care until they find their forever home. Donations can be made online at www.valleyanimal.org or at the shelter. In-kind do-nations of much needed items such as bleach, dishwashing soap, and canned wet food, are also greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTEER: Dedicate your time and share in our passion for animals by helping us out in a variety of ways such as socializing with the animals, folding laundry, helping clean litter boxes and kennels, assisting at fundraising events, and more! Our next volunteer orienta-tion is Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the shelter.

ADVOCATE: Help spread awareness regard-ing the importance of adopting and spaying/neutering your pets. Bring the message of awareness, compassion, and citizenship to your community and advocate for animals that don’t have a voice.

Valley Animal Center 3934 N. Hayston Avenue

Fresno, CA 93726 (559) 233-8690

www.valleyanimal.org www.facebook.com/ValleyAnimalCenter

` Meet Dexter! `Dexter is a 7.5-year-old bull terrier mix who has been at our shelter since May 2013. His original owners moved out of their house and abandoned him there. A Good Samaritan took him in and began caring for him before surrendering him to our shelter. Dexter loves tennis balls, playing in the water, and scratches behind his ears. He is a big boy but a lap dog at heart. He is always excited to see his human friends and to play with them. As any volunteer can vouch, Dex loves going for walks and trips to the dog park. He needs to go to a home where he is the only animal and the owner can supervise him when he is outdoors. He has separation anxiety and needs to be kenneled when the owner is gone. He escapes by digging, jumping fences, etc when he is left alone in a yard. Dexter feeds off the confidence of his trainers. If his owner is confident and knows what they are doing, Dexter is VERY well behaved. He has been doing obedience training with our training and enrichment committee every Saturday morning. Because of the volunteers’ ded-ication to Dexter’s obedience training and socialization, he has improved his leash walking skills and is working on positively interacting with other dogs. This May will be his 3 year anniversary here at shelter and, while we all love Dex, 3 years is too long! Dexter deserves to find a family who can shower him with love and attention.



GET YOUR GRUB ONWe Won’t Tell Anyone It’s Not Your Cheat Day.

Raspberry MacaronsSweets for your sweet on Valentine’s Day is a

great way to tell that special someone how you feel. But what sort of treat should it

be? Chocolates are tried and true, or even a fruit bouquet if you’re looking for a healthier option. Why not make it a little more unique this year by surprising your sweetheart with something homemade. Try these simple, yet delicious Raspberry Macarons.

Ingredients:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup almond flour (see Note)3 large egg whites, at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water2 or 3 drops red food coloring1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400° and position racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large, wide bowl, using a large rubber spatula or a handheld electric mixer, mix the confectioners’ sugar and the almond flour with 1 of the egg whites until evenly moistened.

In a small saucepan, combine the granulated

sugar with the water and bring to a boil; using a moistened pastry brush, wash down any crystals on the side of the pan. Cook over high heat until the syrup reaches 240° on a candy thermometer.

In another large bowl, using clean, dry beaters, beat the remaining 2 egg whites at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer at high speed, carefully drizzle the hot sugar syrup over the whites and beat until firm and glossy. Beat in the food coloring until the meringue is bright pink.

Stir one-fourth of the meringue into the almond mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining meringue.

Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a plain 1/2-inch tip; pipe onto the prepared baking sheets in 1 1/2-inch mounds, 1 inch apart. Tap the sheets and let dry for 15 minutes.

Transfer the meringues to the oven and immediately turn off the heat. Bake the meringues for 5 minutes.

Turn the oven on to 400° again and bake the meringues for 8 minutes, until they are puffed and the tops are firm and glossy.

Transfer the baking sheets to racks and let cool completely. Peel the meringues off of the parchment paper.

Spoon the jam into a small pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch tip. Alternatively, use a resealable sturdy plastic bag and snip off a corner. Pipe the preserves onto the flat sides of half of the meringues. Top with the remaining meringues and serve.



THE CALENDARFind Out What’s Going on in Your Neck of the Woods.

ArtBeginners Clay Workshop The Brush and Easel Gallery 1476 W. Shaw Ave. Fresno 93711 (559) 269-5512 www.brushandeasel.com Gallery, Ceramics/Pottery, Class/Workshop - On Day 1, with the guidance of Laura Fraedrich, class will learn to hand-build a project with clay. We will learn basic hand building skills in pinching, coiling and using slabs. On Day 2, we will spend time learning about and glazing our masterpieces after they have been fired. PAYPAL Payment is required to reserve spot. www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html Price: $125 Tue 3/8/16 at 10am-4:30pm Art Hop Thursday, 5-8pm ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the re-ception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m

Theater9 to 5, The Musical Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater 1226 N. Wishon Ave. • Sun 1/31 at 11am • Thu 2/4 - Sat 2/6 at 5:30pm • Sun 2/7 at 11am • Thu 2/11 - Sat 2/13 at 5:30pm • Sun 2/14/16 at 11am and 5pm The blockbust-er movie comes roaring back to life in this salute to three spunky women determined to break the glass ceiling in the late ’70’s. PG-13 Reservations required: 559-266-9494

Glass Menagerie, The 2nd Space Theatre 928 E. Olive Ave. Fresno, 93728 Set in St. Louis in 1937, this memory play is by turns funny, angry, and sad. Trapped in a dingy apartment with a desperate and overbearing mother, Tom Wingfield plans to leave his family - PG. Reservations re-quired: 559-266-0660 • Thu 2/25/16 at 7:30pm • Fri 2/26/16 at 8pm • Sat 2/27/16 at 8pm

FamilyMeux Home Museum Tours Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-3:00pm 1007 R St. at Tulare Fresno, 93721 The Meux Home Museum recaptures the flavor of Victorian Fresno by presenting a middle-class residence furnished in the pe-riod, as a representative house museum. A costumed docent will lead you on a one hour tour of this restored urban dwelling of the 1890’s. The 10 rooms are furnished more or less as a Victorian family might have had them - the kitchen has a pie safe and the library; a portrait showing the young Dr. Meux on his way to join the Confederate Army.

Forestiere Underground Gardens Tour The Underground Gardens are the life-long devotion and hobby of Baldas-sare Forestiere (1879-1946), a Sicilian immigrant who came to America in 1901 to escape the iron rule of his wealthy father and pursue his own dreams. The Gardens are a subterra-nean complex of patios, grottos, and garden courts intercon-necting with passageways that encircle the living quarters of self-taught artist and builder who sought to escape the bru-tal head of Fresno Summers. 3rd Annual Bizare Art Festival Saturday, January 30, 2016at 11 AM - 6 PM Calwa Recre-ation and Park District 4545 E Church Ave, Fresno, 93725

Cherry Avenue Auction Every Saturday & Tuesday 6am-3pm Cherry Avenue Auction 4640 S. Cherry Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 www.cherryavenueauction.com Golden Dragon Acrobats Visalia Fox Theatre 300 W. Main St. Visalia World Dance, This 21-member troupe from China’s Hebei Province amazes audiences of all ages with their timeless thrills and a show full of daring feats of athletic discipline and grace, brilliant costumes, music and move-ment. Kid Friendly www.goldendragonacrobats.com (559) 625-1369 $9-$29 Sat 1/30 at 4pm and 6:30pm

Reptilian Nation Expo Reptile Show and Sale Open to the Public. Sat 1/30/16 at 10am Meet with breeders and purchase reptiles, amphibians and arachnids at below retail prices. Lectures and shows. Fun for the whole family! Like us on facebook.com/reptilian-nationfresno visit our website reptiliannationexpo.com $10; $7 children Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 Chance Ave Fresno 93702

Disney on Ice presents Fro-zen - Selland Arena 700 M St, Fresno, 93721 (559) 445-8100 Jan 29th- 7p.m.Jan 30th - 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. January 31st- 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. February 1st- 7:00 p.m.

KidsNexStar National Talent Competion Fri 2/12 - Sun 2/14 Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center 730 M St. Fresno, 93721 NexStar is a youth dance and talent compe-tition that hosts events across the country. www.nexstarcompetition.com (559) 445-8100 Visalia Adventure park. Arcade, Family Track, Lazer Tag, Batting Cages and more 5600 W Cypress Ave, Visalia, 93277 559-635-7275

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LOCAL MUSIC

A Musician’s Fantasy

Live in a place where the music is respect-ed, the gigs are plentiful, and on any given day you could find yourself sharing

a stage with some of the best players in the world. For three former Fresnans, that fantasy became a reality when they transplanted them-selves to one of the music capitols of the world, New Orleans. For a pair of Dave’s, Ruffner and Hull, the journey from the Big No to The Big Easy was both circuitous and transformative. Each had a history with the place before set-tling there, and each was looking for new ways to express their musical muse. For Ruffner, it was initially to relieve boredom. After retiring from a 35-year teach-ing career, the former band director at Fresno High School found himself at loose ends and needing a new challenge. He also wanted to play more, so he began drawing on his history to find a solution. “I have played in a band for over 30 years that specializes in New Orleans Jazz (Blue Street Jazz Band), and playing in that band fostered my interest in New Orleans music and the city of New Orleans. I first visited New

Orleans in 1986. Through the years I would visit New Orleans annually and then it became 3 or 4 times a year,” he said. That was enough to set him on his way. Now, four years into his relocation, the highly skilled trombone player is more than happy with the move. “The biggest reason I moved to New Orleans was so I could play my horn full time. There are very few places in the world you can work daily as a musician. Today I play on Bourbon Street seven days a week at various clubs. Sometimes the work can be tedious, but often something wonderful and magical happens where I play.” For the younger Dave, New Orleans offered a chance to settle for a bit and make a living on dry land – sort of. The son of anoth-er retired music educator, Ed Hull, Dave spent 7 years working as a musician on cruise ships. He saw the world - but was looking for a place that didn’t weigh anchor every few days and would still allow him to establish his musical

identity. Having visited NOLA in his youth and remembering it as a cool place for music, he decided to return. “I settled here because it’s rare to find full time work as a musician, but NOLA has A LOT of opportunity for a jazz pianist. It’s also a great place for oddballs to congregate,” he said. “I came to Nola one year ago starting out as a street musician, and picked up gigs literally days after I arrived.” But in addition to playing gigs, how do “The Dave’s” tout their success? As might be expected, their approaches seem appropriate for their ages. The older Dave has taken the more traditional path and produced a pair of CDs. His latest, “Swing NOLA” was a project he had in mind for a long time. “My first mu-sical loves were rock-n-roll and Swing. On this recording I play the music I grew up listening to. I put more time and money on this record-

ing than any other CD I have made.” (It’s available on ITunes) Dave the younger has relied more on technology to reach audiences outside New Orleans, making regular appearances on the Internet by posting videos of his performances on his Facebook page. His latest endeav-or is creating live

streams from a noted French Quarter venue, Buffa’s Restaurant, where he’s appeared with other notable musicians (including a certain Rubboard player from California). “Buffa’s is quickly becoming my favorite hang in NOLA,” he says. Along with a retminder that his next Live Stream is on Feb 6th, three days before Mardi Gras. “Mark it down!” Still wanting to be near the water, Dave Hull now lives on a small sailboat (Pres-

ervation Hull) docked on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and commutes to his office (a bar) where he works for as much as 10 hours a day at his desk (a piano). Dave Ruffner prefers living on the land and plies his trade for hours at a time in venues all across the city. On life in New Orleans, they each offer similar views. Says Ruffner, “New Orleans is a city rich with history and customs that are unique to anywhere else in the world. You just never know what’s going happen, so New Orleans will always be fresh and interesting.” Adds Hull, “New Orleans has a “thing” about it like no other place I’ve been. It’s spiritual, devilish, and seems to make dreams and fantasies come true for better or worse. I’d try to define it further, but I’m afraid of what I’d find.” Probably a Musicians Fantasy. Bon Ton Roulet!

By Don Priest - aka The Hound Dog

Dave Hull at his portable office - busking on the streets has led to numerous gigs.

Portable office, portable home - “Preservation Hull” on the lake

Dave Ruffner living his dream in NOLA



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SportsFresno Monster Schedule Gateway Ice Center 2473 N. Marks Ave. Fresno 93722

• Jan 14 Fresno Monsters vs. Ontario 7:45pm



WWE Live Sat 2/13 at 7:30pm Save Mart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave. Fresno, 93710 (559) 347-3400 World Wrestling Entertainment has expanded from national tours to international phenomenon, and now regularly travels over-seas for sold-out shows. WWE’s Monday night ‘RAW’ and ‘Friday Night SmackDown!’ programs showcase the best sports-en-tertainment talent known the world over. www.wwe.com/ (559) 347-3400 Price: $18-$103

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Schedule Save Mart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno

• Feb. 3 Fresno State vs. San Jose State 7:00pm

• Feb. 14 Fresno State vs. Nevada 2:00pm

• Feb. 17 Fresno State vs. Wyoming 7:00pm

• Feb. 27 Fresno State vs. New Mexico 2:00pm

• March 4 Fresno State vs. Utah State 7:00pm

Expo Quinceanera Expo The Big Fresno Fairgrounds | February 21, 2016 | 12PM to 5PM The Quinceanera Expo will take place at the The Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 on February 21, 2016. Tickets online are only $8 and $10 at the door. This event is open to the public. There will be Fashion Shows, Choreographed Dance Performances, Product/Service Demonstrations and Prizes!

World Ag Expo International Agri-Center 4500 South Laspi-na Street Tulare, CA 93274 largest annual agricultural exposition. More than 1,500 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communica-tions and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals. World Ag Expo is a can’t miss show for anyone in ag. $15 at the gate. Children 12 and under, free. SHOW HOURS Tuesday, February 9: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. [email protected]

Special EventsSan Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild Presents: Springtime in the Valley 2016 Quilt Show Fresno• Sat 3/19/16 at 10am-

5pm • Sun 3/20/16 at 10am-

4pmGolden Palace 2625 W. Vassar Ave. Fresno The show will fea-ture art quilts, quilt challenges, vendors, demonstrations, coun-try store, raffle basket & food service. (559) 877-7075 $10

FRI, MAY 6, 2016 AT 3:00 PM Lady Bikers of California’s International Female Ride Day weekend! Holiday Inn 5090 E. Clinton Way Fresno Ca. (559) 252-3611

Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day Dinner Sun, Feb 14th 5:00pm-9:00pm School House Restaurant & Tavern 1018 S. Frankwood Ave. Sanger, CA 93657 Spoil the one you love this Valentine’s Day at School House Restau-rant & Tavern. They will be offering a beautiful romantically inspired three course dinner menu created by Executive Chef Ryan Jackson. Featuring fresh rose petals and candle light on every table, you’ll sure feel the love with your sweetheart. Call for reservation times, 559-787-3271.

Wine & Chocolate Weekend Sun, Feb 14th 10:00am-5:00pm Madera Wineries, Madera Do something unique for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy wine tasting at 9 participating wineries, chocolate sampling, live music, delicious food and gift shopping.With your ticket (printed or shown on your

smartphone), start your tour at any participating winery, either Saturday or Sunday. At the win-ery you will receive a passport wine glass & wristband good for wine tasting all weekend. Taste a wide variety of local wines as you visit each participating win-ery on the Madera Wine Trail, and enjoy other activities and food is available for purchase. www.maderawinetrail.com Moonlight and Magnolias Sun, Feb 14th 2:00pm 2nd Space Theatre 928 E. Olive Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 www.2nd-spacetheatre.com

Join us for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway at Bass Lake! VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Ducey’s on the Lake Sunday Feb 14, 2016 4pm - 9pm PRICE: depends on option chosen ($55-$65, including choice of appetizers, starters, entrees and desserts) Sunset Menu available from 4pm - 6pm, $28 DINNER reserva-tions: (559) 642-2585 x.444 CHALETS from $139; SUITES from $209 two night min stay (2/12 & 2/13 or 2/13 and 2/14) (559) 642-3121

MusicSelena Gomez May 8, 2016 Sunday 7:30 PM Save Mart Center 2650 East Shaw Avenue Fresno 93740

An Evening with Cash’d Out Wed, February 10 Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 9:30 pm $12.00 - $15.00 Fulton 55 875 Di-visadero Street Fresno Justin Bieber “PURPOSE WORLD TOUR” at the Save Mart Center Saturday, March 26, 2016 At 07:30:00 PM Ticket Prices: $50.50, $76.00 & $116.00 Charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Special Valentines Day show: Featuring The Beetles Sun, February 14 Doors: 5:30 pm / Show: 6:30 pm $10.00 - $12.00 Fulton 55 875 Di-visadero Street Fresno

Rock & Worship Roadshow Friday, February 26, 2016 at 7 PM Save Mart Center 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno 93710 Only $10.00 at the door. No advance tickets needed.

The Stone Foxes, Strange Vine Sat, March 5 Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm $10.00 - $12.00 Fulton 55 875 Divisadero Street Fresno

TOBYMAC “Hits Deep Tour” at the Save Mart Center Saturday, March 05, 2016 At 07:00:00 PM Ticket Pric-es: $15, $26, $36 & $69.50 Charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000

Actin’ Up Ent. Group Pres-ents: Soul Music Sessions Sun, January 24, 2016 Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm $20.00 - $25.00 Kevin Gray Singer/Songwriter/Producer. At the end of the day Kevin is man that has a passion for music and loves to explore the many aspects of it. With three Urban Gospel projects under his belt, Kevin has solidified himself as one of the most influential voices in the Urban Inspiration-al movement. What seems to separate Kevin from the rest is his love and adaptation for all styles of music which include R&B, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Jazz, Pop and Rock. This fusion of genres has made his voice and style distinctive and most memorable. Fulton 55 875 Divisadero Street Fresno Iration @ Woodward Park - Fresno Friday, February 12 at 8 PM Woodward Park Rotary Am-phitheater 7775 North Friant Road, Fresno 93720 Los Lonely Boys Tue, May 31, 2016 Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm $25.00 - $30.00 Ful-ton 55 875 Divisadero Street

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21 & OverREEL BIG FISH Sunday, February 21 7:00pm 11:30pm Strummer’s 833 E Fern Ave FresnoAct of Defiance Sat Jan 30th

Audie’s Olympic 1426 N Van Ness Fresno 93728 $15 www.livemusiccity.com/event/3526

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TORRES AUTO & FURNITURE Upholstery. Specials of the month. Pickup seat $225 and up. Auto carpets $250 and up. Pickup carpets $175 and up. Pickup headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Car headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Convertibles ask for price. 3636 N. Hazel (559) 800-2948 10% OFF full interior when you mention this ad!

CABINETS GRANITE, Quartz, Tile, Sinks & Faucets. Factory direct prices & huge inventory in stock. $200 OFF full kitchen cabinet purchase (10’x10’ minimum) Call LU Granite for more savings! (559) 298-9998 839 Barstow Ave.

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FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIR NEEDS. Drywall, Painting, Plumbing, Doors, Windows and More. No Job is too Small. Free Estimates, Call Charles Today! 559-704-5967 Unli-censed

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GARAGE DOOR repairs Call Action Pro Garage Doors (559) 276-3950 Lic#683491


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8FT BROWN COUCH with pull out bed. Good condiiton $25 (559) 213-5419 SOLID OAK BOOK-SHELF has 4 shelves, each with a flip-up glass door. It is 60 inches tall, 36 inches wide and 12.5 inches deep. Text or call if you want to see pictures Asking $100 obo. (559) 285-3176 NICE RETRO KITCHEN table (formica top) with 4 chairs (all swivel); pads recently recovered; al in excellent condition; size of table is 41” round by 28 1/2” tall (559) 269-9079 LIVE PUBLIC AUC-TION Every Saturday. Over 1,000 Items Per Week. Appliances, Furniture, Liquidation, Toys, Collectibles, Elec-tronics & More! Bid Online www.PublicAuc-tionRus.com (559)439-9777 11040 HWY 41 Madera CA Mention The Valley’s Nickel for Discount! APPLIANCE RE-PAIR! For all appliance repair needs call Super Air & Appliance Repair. Family owned & operat-ed. Call (559) 394-4878 or (559) 369-8262 lic#46394 Don’t forget to mention The Valley’s Nickel

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BRONZE ACAN-THUS Art Deco Style Piano/Bankers lamp Desk Lamp piano lamp. Call or text Craig 559-905-0305 BEAUTIFUL ALL leather suitcase in ex-cellent condition. (559) 905-0305 $80 ANTIQUE WALNUT sewing cabinet; 2 stor-age areas on each end for knitting; 3 drawers for sewing items; 26” wide by 12 1/2” deep by 30” tall; very good con-dition (559) 269-9079 ANTIQUE ENGLISH coachbuilt Marmet made Pram. (baby buggy/stroller) Circa 1960’s Glides along perfectly. Hand break works. Hood fabric is deteriorating. $100 (559) 940-0435 VINTAGE BUT-TERFLY CERAMIC Handmade Art Wall Decor Set of 2 $10 559-470-2129 ANTIQUE NYLON US Mirror Letter Opener & Brush $20 650-559-6878 RETRO PEPSI/COLA SODA machine from the 1960s cools really well selling as is as it needs a little TLC cash only call 559-320-7949 $250

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KENMORE ELITE Quietpak front-loading he washer and electric dryer. $400 obo, would like to sell together. Both working well. Please text. 559-273-0146 LG STAINLESS STEEL 2.0 Microwave - Brand New $80 (559) 392-0096 WHIRLPOOL ELEC-TRIC DRYER $60 559-905-8620 REFRIGERATOR $300, freezer $100 call 374-8330 SHARK ROTATOR Powered Lift-Away Vacuum $199 (559) 287-5532 BRAND NEW foodsav-er (vacuum sealing) by Tilia with extra vacuum sealing attachment for standard canning jars was cost over $200. All together asking $45.Fresno (Ventura blvd and First st) (559) 682-2622

PETS

I SPECIALIZE in composing poems about pets, I’m very reason-able. Call J.P. Willis at (559) 832-9364 SEVERE MACAW parrot 6 years old male very nice bird don’t have time to spend with him, tamed does some talking. Rehoming fee with cage $600 firm he loves to dance 559-827-0030 LOST CAT She is black and white with a red collar. She has a black mark by her nose and on her left hind legs she has a black diamond shaped marks. last seen Jan 2. Her name is Sylvester she has green eyes. She was last seen off of Barstow and Villa at the Pacific Grove apartments You can text me or text David at 559-803-0383 MY DOGS are still missing. Last seen near First St and Clinton. Small white terrier with a red jacket. Jack Russell terrier with a red collar. Please call if you find them. $Reward. Please help me find them. (559) 285-7898

BIKES

24”DIAMONDBACK OUTLOOK $45 266-8469 WOMAN’S 7 SPEED Raleigh Bike Used once and then left in the clos-et for 4 years in perfect condition! Asking $250 or Best offer. Call Alice: 559 260-9208 GREAT SCHWINN Ranger Mountain bike 26” $110 (559) 457-8043 GIRLS BIKES call 545-3165 for prices GLOW IN THE DARK AeroFix, Fixed Gear bike. It was used maybe 3 times so it is basically brand new! A great bike, my husband just decided he doesn’t need it :) Text or call ok! (805) 215-0129 LADIES 24” Huffy Panama Jack cruiser. Bike works good and is an great condition. If interested, call or text Eric at 559-676-5725 SCHWINN BEACH cruiser for sale if inter-ested give me a call $60 (559) 270-8096 BRAND NEW schwinn bike only ride about 5 times. If you interested in it give me a call or text at 559-709-9768

PERSONALS

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PLANOS O BLUE-PRINTS Para Construir un edificio o para hacer cambios por favor Lla-ma 559-978-1600 LAKEVIEW APTS. LEMOORE Stu-dios - 1 y 2 Recamara desde $575 Solo $250 total de deposito con buen credito. En una comunidad segura, lago espectacular y privado, 3 albercas, gimnasio de pesas. 333 E. Cinnamon Dr. 559-924-6464 2 Y 3 RECAMARAS Comunidad privada desde $595 y $100 deposito con buen credito 2 albercas, ofrec-emos cuidado de ninos despues del horario escolar 3294 E. Dakota Ave. Cerca de 1st Street 559-228-0909 8FT BROWN COUCH with pull out bed. Good condiiton $25 (559) 213-5419

MISCELLANEOUS

GO-KART AND MINI-BIKE parts & Service Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465

TIRES FOR RIDING mowers, go-karts, mini-bikes, small trailers. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 ZIP TIES / TIRE STRAPS. Great quality, great prices. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 CASH PAID for All Vehicles & Heavy Equipment. Any con-dition, running or not, pink slip or not. We come to you and handle the dmv paperwork. Call 432-4115 OLD COMPUTERS, two girls bikes, cell phones, porcelain dolls, come see and make offer 545-3165 CARPET CLEANING up to 5 rooms and a hall for only $49.99 ($20 ad-ditional service fee for heavily soiled carpets) Call Action Floor Care (559) 681-2364 or (559) 408-9110

APPLIANCE RE-PAIR! For all appliance repair needs call Super Air & Appliance Repair. Family owned & operat-ed. Call (559) 394-4878 or (559) 369-8262 lic#46394 Don’t forget to mention The Valley’s Nickel DUI’S? - TICKETS - ACCIDENTS - SR22 - NO LICENSE? NO PROBLEM! Cost U Less Insurance can help. (559)512-6439 lic#oc13463 CHAIN & CLUTCH-ES for go-karts and mini-bikes. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 SMALL TRAILER WHEELS Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465

MANUFACTURED HOMES in a Gated Community. Homes starting at $49,900. Owner financing, low down payments, com-petitive interest rates. Veterans let us help you with a $2,500 grant towards the down pay-ment on a home! Call Willows of Santiago today (559) 273-3150 or (888) 563-3003

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENE-FITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-449-7892 to start your application today! GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-reliev-ing brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-741-2194

EDUCATION

YOUR NEW CA-REER Starts Here. Health & Beauty. Finan-cial aid for those who qualify. Employment services for graduates. No High School Diplo-ma or GED? Call Milan, we can help! 1-888-216-1797 MilanInstitute.edu

LEARN TO DRIVE A FORKLIFT. Train-The-Trainer & Re-Certification Classes Available. Day & Night Classes Available. $50 Discount to Veterans. Visit CFTC.net For More Info. 559-325-8097 GUITAR LESSONS. All levels, All styles,Af-fordable. Available in the Fresno/Clovis area. Contact Kevin James [email protected] (559)940-8757

CARPET CLEANING

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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2 BEDROOM APART-MENT 1145 E. Clinton ave Fresno Sec 8 OK call for price (559) 451-1100 or (559) 646-2804 LAKEVIEW APTS. LEMOORE Studio - 1BR & 2BA From $575 on Acres of Land in Gated Community with a Spectacular Private Lake. Only $250 Depos-it on Approved Credit, 3 Pools, Fitness Room. 333 E. Cinnamon DR. 559-924-6464 3-BEDROOMS $700.00-$750.00!! Remodeled Apartments, Central A/C, Secured Complex WIFI, 8th/Olive. Call Toll-Free 1-888-895-9623. For more info visit www.jm-properties.com/quailridge

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ROOM FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT upstairs, all utilities and direct tv paid by land-lord. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. No pets. $400 single adult call Bob 559-803-1931

ROOM FOR RENT. Single room for single person. Kitchen priv-ileges and parking for car. No alcohol or drugs allowed. $325 a month $25 cleaning deposit. Call Louis 559-519-5146

CONSTRUCTION

PLANS FOR BUILD-ING or Remodeling. 10% off- Show Ad after Quote. Cheaper, Easier, BETTER. (559)289-4912 GRANITE, QUARTZ, Tile, Sinks & Faucets. Factory direct prices & huge inventory in stock. $200 OFF full kitchen cabinet purchase (10’x10’ minimum) Call LU Granite for more savings! (559) 298-9998 839 Barstow Ave. Clovis

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GOT JUNK? Trash? Brush? Hauling and rentals, I do it all! Call Charles 559-704-5967Houses For Sale MANUFACTURED HOMES in a Gated Community. Homes starting at $49,900. Owner financing, low down payments, com-petitive interest rates. Veterans let us help you with a $2,500 grant towards the down pay-ment on a home! Call Willows of Santiago today (559) 273-3150 or (888) 563-3003

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

TURNERS AUTO WRECKING 44 Acres ALL Inventory Includ-ed! Call Ray Schmall 559-259-0713 CENTU-RY 21

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

CENTURY 21 AGENT SELLS FARMS & RANCHES. Call (559) 259-0713. Ray Schmall Century 21. MANUFACTURED HOMES in a Gated Community. Homes starting at $49,900. Owner financing, low down payments, com-petitive interest rates. Veterans let us help you with a $2,500 grant towards the down pay-ment on a home! Call Willows of Santiago today (559) 273-3150 or (888) 563-3003

REMODELING & REPAIRING

GRANITE, QUARTZ, Tile, Sinks & Faucets. Factory direct prices & huge inventory in stock. $200 OFF full kitchen cabinet purchase (10’x10’ minimum) Call LU Granite for more savings! (559) 298-9998 839 Barstow Ave. Clovis

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YARD WORK

JW CLEAN-UP SERVICES. Estate Sale Cleanups. Yard, Trash, Construction cleanup, rubbish, trees & demo, rentals, lots, apartments & forclosures. We do it all Just Call! (550)307-4304 ask for James


FARM & GARDEN

HOMELITE WEED EATER $65 (559)246-5661

CHICKEN COOP nice pretty farm made With love Fit 5 to 6 chickens $265 O.B.O. (559)326-6583 BRAND NEW (out the box) Black & Decker 19” 36-volt cordless mulching mower. $ 150 obo. calls only 559-478-0609 CHILDREN’S PONY RIDES. We have 3 cute ponies to ride, hand-led. Safe and insured. Great outdoor experience for children and lots of fun! Nice photo opportu-nity too. Please call to schedule an appt. (559) 367-8875 @ Pony Tales & Trails. LITTLE BLACK PONY 4 years old, gelded. He halters, leads, rides kids, picks up his hooves, bathes and trailers. He is super broke, does not buck or bite. Cute as a button! 559-367-8875 $1200 HINGE JOINT Field Fence Brand New 47 in. x 330 ft. Asking $100.00 Please call (559) 355-0329 NICE BIRD CAGE call 559-312-0817 $40

TOOLS

LADDER, 6 FT Werner fiberglass 250 lb rating $55 559-259-9740. DRILL comes with case, lightly used. $70 (559) 349-9656

TOOL BOX $35 Plas-tic, fitted tool box has 3 drawers and a lid. It is in excellent condition. Call 559-259-9740 CORNWELL 58” Red Tool Box in Great Condition $2300 CTB-58BRD 559-942-0340 HONDA EU1000I Gen-erator $600 firm (559) 284-5293

RVS

DUI’S? - TICKETS - ACCIDENTS - SR22 - NO LICENSE? NO PROBLEM! Cost U Less Insurance can help. (559)512-6439 lic#oc13463

1989 CHEVY CUS-TOM camp van. White with blue interior. Couch/fold-out bed, 3 captains chairs, solar panel to run night time electrical, fridge and TV. Has heavy duty tow package with electrical hook ups, new transmis-sion, 8 cyl, automatic, plus tinted windows, runs great. 179,000 miles, a must drive. “As-Is”Cash only sale. Needing an “on-the Road-home” this is the perfect fit for you! $3,000 (559) 226-1521

APACHE HARD SIDE pop up 78 $1700 Good condition any questions call mike at (559)221-8391 LOW MILEAGE mo-torhome - 1986 Tioga 19’ $6400 OBO (208) 272-0041 2001 WILDERNESS - TRAILER CAMPER FOR SALE $6000 Good condition - no leaks, clean title. Was purchased 4 mths. Sleeps 3 adults and 2 kids comfortably Equipped with: shower, toilet, fridge, stove, microwave and built in stereo. Everything works. For more infor-mation please call or text 559-708-0296

CUSTOM BUILD flat bed trailer 16x8 that was used for display. It is fully license and tag. $2100 (559) 322-9057 1991 37FT SPRINTER by Mallard Motorhome $5700 (Kingsburg) (559) 303-7061 TERRY 24 FT Travel Trailer Sleeps 6 Large Bathroom, Shower & Tub Stove Refridgerator Oven plus double sink in kitchen Solar panels Electric hitch hook up. Awning New license clean title Must sell $4750 OBO Call 209-202-5711TIOGA 1996 motor-home class-c 65k miles fully loaded ph 559-355-3047 $8900

ATVS

2005 KAWASAKI KFX 400 Limited Edition Orange Runs great Well maintained Just tuned up, carb re-built, new battery, spark plugs Registration paid One small tear on seat $2500 or best offer Richard 559.903.3875 1992 YAMAHA ban-shee for sale 4 mil crank port work to motor aftermarket a arms and swingarm & steering stem, trinity exhaust and new powder coating on all painted parts. Reg-istration is up to date till June 2016. Asking $3500.00 Call or text 559-213-2009 2011 GRIZZLY YAMAHA 550 FI Auto 4X4 Only 300 Miles $5000 (Hanford) (559) 331-8524 NEW 2015 COLE-MAN Outfitter 500cc 4WD UTV $6750 (Madera) (559) 283-3778 KYMCO 90CC ATV $900 559-630-4156

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TIRES FOR RIDING mowers, go-karts, mini-bikes, small trailers. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 ZIP TIES / TIRE STRAPS. Great quality, great prices. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465

MOTORCYCLES

GO-KART AND MINI-BIKE parts & Service Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 03 BOBBER BY BLUE Collar Bobber’s, base is a Honda 750 A.C.E. Vance and Hines drag pipes, 1” drag bars, Garage kept, everyday rider, no leaks, always starts, all maintenance kept up and up to date. Clean title in hand never laid down. Asking $3000 obo willing to trade for a 4x4 only (pref. a Toyota) I can put cash on top if the truck is worth more. (559) 709-8323

YAHAMA V-STAR for sale. Rides like a dream. I’m the second owner I’m asking $2800 OBO. Call/text justin 559-281-8138 2007 GSXR 600 $4,900 OBO (LEMOORE) (559) 836-8183

1977 HONDA CB 550F super sport It needs a little finishing up but can be ridden as is. It has 17,900 miles New tires New DMV tags Needs a new battery (559) 970-7094 $2850 HARLEY XL1200C SPORTSTER 2005 $5800 559-269-1935 TIRES FOR RIDING MOWERS, go-karts, mini-bikes, small trail-ers. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465 CHAIN & CLUTCH-ES for go-karts and mini-bikes. Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465

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CARS

AUTO INSURANCE as Low as $1 per day! Any Car, Any Driv-er. DUI’s - OK! No License? We can Insure you! Call & participate to win a $2,500.0 Gift Card. Call 1-800-724-7674 lic#of82773 2005 SCION TC 4 cylinder automatic transmission power windows power locks cruise control keyless entry premium sound 6 disc CD changer sun-roof tires are new tags are current clean title. 731-9220 $5700 AUTO INSURANCE as Low as $1 per day! Any Car, Any Driv-er. DUI’s - OK! No License? We can Insure you! Call & participate to win a $2,500.0 Gift Card. Call 1-800-724-7674 lic#of82773

CARS

TORRES AUTO & FURNITURE Upholstery. Specials of the month. Pickup seat $225 and up. Auto carpets $250 and up. Pickup carpets $175 and up. Pickup headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Car headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Convertibles ask for price. 3636 N. Hazel (559) 800-2948 10% OFF full interior when you mention this ad! 2001 MAZDA 626 LX is clean title car in good condition drives good 2.0L 4cylinder engine Gas saver. 180mil high-way miles:) price $2100 obo if interested call (559)274-3692 96 TOYOTA COROL-LA, 183,000 miles runs great, tagged,a/c heater, power windows and door locks asking $1450 call me at 559-704-6138 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX, Great Family Car $7400 Call@559-753-6666 95 CORVETTE with 99,xxx miles sale or trade $8000 (559) 417-6146 2003 LEXUS ES300 Drives perfect. Only 97K miles on it. Smoged. 2016 sticker. Cold A/C. Immaculate black leather interior. Car is verry clean in and out. New tires. Cleanest Lexus on Craigslist. Call if interested. 559-708-8133. Clean title 1974 VW BETTLE / BUG $3800 (559) 284 - 8893 TOYOTA COROLLA S Type 2006 ,LOW MILES $4700 for more information call 559-473-3129. 06 SCION TC $6800 559-871-7754 CASH PAID for All Vehicles & Heavy Equipment. Any con-dition, running or not, pink slip or not. We come to you and handle the dmv paperwork. Call 432-4115

TRAILER

SMALL TRAILER WHEELS Jensen & Watts 516 N. Chestnut Ave. Fresno CA 255-0465

TRUCKS

TORRES AUTO & FURNITURE Upholstery. Specials of the month. Pickup seat $225 and up. Auto carpets $250 and up. Pickup carpets $175 and up. Pickup headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Car headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Convertibles ask for price. 3636 N. Hazel (559) 800-2948 10% OFF full interior when you mention this ad! 1990 JEEP WRAN-GLER YJ $9995 Low mileage, always kept in the garage. Air lockers front and back, 9,000 lb winch, 33” new tires, 4”lift, A/C, new stereo, KC lights, alarm & automatic transmission. Clean title in hand. (559) 681-4997 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 low miles cheap $1800 559-289-4350 2012 CHEVY COLO-RADO Very Low Miles $18500 559-480-9635 2005 NISSAN FRON-TIER crew cab $9400 209-581-5781 2003 DODGE RAM $3800 559-722-7200

UPHOLSTERY

TORRES AUTO & FURNITURE Upholstery. Specials of the month. Pickup seat $225 and up. Auto carpets $250 and up. Pickup carpets $175 and up. Pickup headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Car headliners $175 and up, sun visors separate. Convertibles ask for price. 3636 N. Hazel (559) 800-2948 10% OFF full interior when you mention this ad!




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