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Clovis Happenings
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AUGUST
CLOVIS STREET FAIR Location: Dry Creek Park 855 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Friday, Aug. 19 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
CLOVIS PARK IN THE PARK CAR SHOW Location: Treasure Ingmire Park 36 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m.
BACK TO THE 50’S SOCK HOP SENIOR PROM Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 20 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME DINNER 2022 Location: Pardini’s Catering & Banquet 2257 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA Saturday, Aug. 20 THE WEEKEND BLENDER Not your typical comic con Location: Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DIVERSITY CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or DiversityX Monday, Aug. 22 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CITY OF CLOVIS 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Location: Tarpey Elementary School 2700 Minnewawa, Clovis, CA Wednesday, August 24 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
HEALTHCARE CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or HealthcareX Friday, Aug. 26 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CLOVIS CUB SCOUT CARNIVAL Location: Pasa Tiempo Park 3355 Barstow Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 27 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
9th ANNUAL STATE OF OUR CHILDREN BREAKFAST Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Thursday, Sept. 1 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT REMEMBER THE TROOPS Hosted by: Central Valley Blue Star Moms Location: Dragonfly Golf Club 43369 Ave. 12, Madera, CA Thursday, September 8 at 8 a.m.
CLOVIS WEST REUNION Classes 1980 – 1984 Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Friday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
VETERAN CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or MilitaryX Monday, Sept. 12 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
GRASS LESS TRAVELED AT BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK Location: Liberty Park 901 5th St., Clovis, CA Friday, Sept. 16 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
CLOVIS STREET FAIR Location: Dry Creek Park 855 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Friday, Sept. 16 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT At the Friday Farmers Market Sept. 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CLOVIS PARK IN THE PARK Location: Treasure Ingmire Park 36 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m.
GLORIOUS JUNK DAYS Location: Old Town Clovis Sunday, September 18 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ENTRY LEVEL VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Clovis, CA Online at HireX Monday, Sept. 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CALIFORNIA 911 MEMORIAL Location: 3485 Never Forget Ln., Clovis, CA Open 365 days a year
COMMUNITY HERITAGE CENTER Location: 3rd and Veterans Parkway OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CLOVIS MUSEUM Location: 4th & Pollasky, Clovis, CA Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKETS
FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS’ MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Friday, April 29 - Friday, Oct. 28 5:30 p.m. – 8 :30 p.m.
CLOVIS OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Every Saturday Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)
HARLAN RANCH FARMERS’ MARKET Location: 1620 N. Leonard Ave., Clovis, CA Every Wednesday YearRound 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)
Business & Service Directory
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Boice Funeral Home
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Clovis Funeral Chapel
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Every small business - whether a respected local mom-and-pop retailer, a startup tech company, or an online venture — has accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities, including selecting the accounting method that works best for them. If you’re new to small business ownership, you might not even realize that there are multiple ways to keep tabs on your company’s finances.
Don’t worry, though, that’s where this guide comes in. As you keep reading, you’ll learn more about two common business accounting methods, and get helpful advice for choosing the right one for your business.
What are the most popular business accounting methods?
The two most popular business accounting methods are the cash method and the accrual method. As with anything, there are pros and cons to both tactics. Let’s take a look at what distinguishes each of them, and how to determine which is the best fit for your company’s needs.
First, you need to understand that each of the accounting methods is a way to track your incoming and outgoing money.
Fundamentally, the biggest difference between these two accounting techniques is whether you track revenues and expenses when they are actually in (or out) of hand or when they are billed. While there are many factors you’ll need to consider before choosing a method for your small business, evaluating the following will help you:
The size of your business
Your business’s future growth projections
Whether you are a sole proprietor or a corporation/publicly traded company
Whether you have (or plan to have) investors involved in your business
While most sole proprietors and small businesses have the freedom to choose the accounting method that they feel most com-
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fortable with, companies that have investors will likely need to use the method that their investors want them to based on a vote.
It’s also worth noting that publicly traded companies earning more than $25 million in gross revenue per year are required to use the accrual accounting method.
With that understanding, let’s take a closer look at the two methods.
Cash Method
The cash method records revenue on the date that payment for goods or services is received, and expenses on the date that an invoice for goods or services is paid. This is the easiest way to keep track of cash flow. Business owners using this method are able to skip steps such as journal entries and are also able to wait to pay taxes on revenue until payment is actually received. This method is ideal for freelancers and contractors, especially if clients are slow to pay. It also works well for new business owners, who are just learning the ins and outs of bookkeeping.
Accrual Method
The accrual method records revenue at the time that a service or product is sold rather than when it is paid. This accounting option subsequently expenses on the day that a transaction is billed rather than on the day that it is paid, providing business owners with a high-level sense of their balance sheet. It also affords business finance specialists with the ability to be proactive in how they pay their bills to maximize cash flow. Though this method is more complicated, it is preferred by most accounting professionals because it provides a true sense of a business’s financial health.
Businesses that use the accrual method of accounting have the disadvantage of having to pay taxes on sales that may not have been paid, so it is essential that business owners or their accountants know the status of all incoming cash and accounts receivables. Even with this downside, accrual accoutning is typically the right method for growing businesses that are looking to expand, hire additional employees, or who are seeking financing or investors. Hybrid accounting
Hybrid accounting represents a combination of the two methods listed above. It is most appropriately used by businesses that stock inventory, as it allows them to track the cash coming in and going out of the business for products or services on a cash basis – but to track inventory using the accrual method. Though this combination offers significant advantages, it is a complicated approach that requires assistance from an experienced bookkeeper, either in-house or from a reputable third-party financial institution.
No matter which small business bookkeeping method you eventually choose, it important that you take a thoughtful approach to making your selection. Whichever technqiue you choose will be the one that you are required to stick with for at least one year. You are not permitted to switch midstream, though you can adjust in a new tax year.
If you need assistance in choosing the right accounting method for your business, or would like to learn more about our comprehensive bookkeeping services, contact us today at (559) 326-7072 to set up a convenient time to discuss your needs.
50/30/20 Rule to Gaining Control of Your Finances
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The 50/30/20 rule is a simple, practical rule of thumb for individuals who want a budget that’s easy and effective. It offers guidelines for enjoying your income while putting savings on autopilot.
Humans are fallible—sometimes we just need guidelines. If you struggle making sense of a sea of budgeting systems and apps, consider the 50/30/20 rule. Developed by Elizabeth Warren, a senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and expert in bankruptcy law, the 50/30/20 rule states that your after-tax income should be roughly divided three ways: • 50% to needs • 30% to wants • 20% to long-term savings
The 50/30/20 rule is not gospel and it’s not a law. It’s simply a guideline. The beauty of the rule is its simplicity. We humans are imperfect, and one of our greatest weaknesses is our tendency to bail when things get complicated or stressful. Sophisticated budgeting systems are complicated and stressful. Budgeting is something you must do your entire life. Find a way to simplify it.
Needs
People define their needs in vastly different ways, but there are several things we can all agree on: housing, food, utilities, and transportation—to name a few. Another necessity that may not jump to mind as quickly is insurance. Be it life, auto, homeowners, health, or one of the many other insurance options, insurance is absolutely vital to protecting you, your loved ones, and your property. Also consider health care insurance premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions.
Wants
While the necessities are easy to agree on, wants are subjective and personal. A vacation Jack considers valuable—essential, even—Jill finds frivolous and wasteful. The 50/30/20 rule encourages you to be explicit about your wants. But don’t beat yourself up over them. Give yourself permission— within a reasonable set of constraints—to spend some of your money on things that make your life enjoyable.
Examples of wants: • Gym memberships • Clothing • Online subscriptions • Cable TV • Furniture • Vacations • Hobbies • Eating out If you squint, you’ll see similarities between your wants and needs. Clothing, for example, is a necessity, but spending extra cash for fancy clothes is definitely more frivolous and probably more like a want than a need. This doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself with things that are fun or unnecessary, but be honest with yourself while creating your budget to balance your wants and your needs.
Savings
There is no financial habit as important as saving. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the hardest. Saving a little each paycheck can make things much easier when unexpected expenses come up. Whether you follow the 50/30/20 rule or not, you should make a goal to save a significant portion of your income for rainy days and retirement.
Set aside a portion of your income each month in a savings account to create an emergency fund. A savings account will psychologically earmark your money, making it less likely you’ll withdraw it for spontaneous reasons. While your rainy day fund may require a little sacrifice now, it can be life-saving if you’re laid off from work or met with a sudden medical emergency. If disaster strikes, you can easily transfer the funds to a checking account to get you through.
One of the great secrets to saving is finding ways to make it automatic. Don’t put yourself in the position of deciding how much to save with each paycheck. Make the savings decision once, and ride it as long as possible.
Some employers, if they support direct deposit, will let you split your paycheck between accounts. This payment method is also a nice way to put money into a savings account automatically. Finally, some people frown on saving money, calling it unnecessarily severe, or self-depriving. Resist that feeling. Saving is not about amassing a pile of money—it’s about security and preparing. Saving is gratifying. It will instill confidence and self-respect. You can make saving less nebulous by giving your savings a purpose. Do you want to buy a home? A new car? Go on a dream vacation? Save for that purpose. This will give you a reason to save, rather than just doing it because you feel like you should.
Make Adjustments
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple, practical rule of thumb for individuals who struggle to budget. It offers guidelines for enjoying your income while putting savings on autopilot. Some folks will disagree, calling it too lenient or too strict. That’s fine. Skilled budgeters and savers will develop their own habits and can be as disciplined as they like. But, if budgeting isn’t natural to you—especially if you’re young, and/or you’ve avoided deep debt—the 50/30/20 rule gives you permission to relax a bit and put savings on autopilot. For more easy-to-use online budgeting tips and tools, visit Noble Credit Union’s website at www.NobleCU.com and click on the “Learn” tab. Noble Credit Union has been treating each member with kindness, dignity, and honor while helping members make sound financial decisions for 81 years. The Credit Union offers members full access to a wide range of financial education and services, including low-rate auto loans, MyRewards Visa credit card, mortgage and equity loans, online and mobile banking, and more. For more information about membership at Noble Credit Union, call (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com.
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Clovis West High School welcomed two new members into its football Hall of Fame at the program’s Hall of Fame dinner and fundraiser.
This year’s honorees were Beau Sweeney and Jeff Tuel, both quarterbacks for the Clovis West Golden Eagles.
Sweeney, a Class of 2008 inductee, led Clovis West to consecutive Valley Championship games in his final two seasons. He played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after his senior year. He was signed with the University of California after his time at Clovis West. He continued his athletic career at Cornell University, where he received his undergraduate degree in American Studies. He later enrolled in an MBA program at Fresno State, which he completed in 2017.
Tuel, a Class of 2009 inductee, led Clovis West to the California Division 1 Central Section Championship. Also named first-team All-Valley and first-team AllTri-River Athletic Conference and was the team’s offensive player of the year. He was signed with Washington State after his senior year as an undrafted free agent. While at Washington State, he earned a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Business Development. He went on to play in the NFL for 2 seasons with the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Eric Brown, host of the night and head football coach for Clovis West, expressed his excitement for Sweeney and Tuel to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
“They’re really just great Golden Eagles, I’m so excited that we’re able to get them into the Hall of Fame,” said Eric
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Eric Brown, host of the night and head football coach for Clovis West, expressed his excitement for Sweeney and Tuel to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Brown.
In a sit-down with the inductees, Brown asked if there was any memory that stands out to them during their time at Clovis West.
“I wouldn’t say it was one specific time but more so the time when you’re a freshman on the bus going to a game, or in the offseason when you’re 16 years old getting up to lift weights and eating as many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as you can to gain weight,” said Sweeney. “Looking back it was the relationships that were the most important and the thing that I’ll take with me forever.”
After moving from Tucson to Fresno at the end of his freshman year Tuel enrolled at Clovis West. He spent that summer by himself until he met his friend Anthony Elliot, who had offered him a ride home.
For him, receiving that generosity at a time when he knew no one is a memory that stands out to him.
“For me, being a Golden Eagle is a little different. That stands out to me because somebody put a lending hand out to me and made me feel like part of the family,” said Tuel. “For me, being a Golden Eagle is sentimental and it feels so good to be here. I appreciate everybody’s support.”
Brown asked what they would tell their younger selves if they could go back in time.
Sweeney shared that he wishes he had known back then, that it’s not about the awards but how you treat others and those who will come after you, that really make a difference.
“Looking back, it’s not about the statistics, and it’s not about the awards, or things of that nature. It’s about what you leave behind,” said Sweeney. “If there was one thing I could change it would be to spend time with the younger kids, just making sure that they’re on the same page, that they’re working hard and they get it.”
Tuel shared a similar sentiment and wishes he could tell his younger self that while it’s important to get good grades and be a responsible leade, it’s also important to enjoy the time you have in this stage of life.
“As quarterbacks, you’re looked at as someone who has to be at the top of their game. Make sure your shirt’s tucked in, you look good and be prim and proper. You want to do the right thing, but don’t take yourself too seriously. Have fun with it,” said Tuel.
Currently, Tuel is the Vice President of Sales for Greenbrier holdings, a fully integrated cannabis company, and Sweeney works as a Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo.
Sweeney and Tuel’s inductions will place them in the Hall of Fame alongside Vince Wesson, Brad Bell, and Kendall Brock.
Adam Ricardo Solis
@Adamsoliss
For the first time since the pandemic, Clovis Community College welcomed new students onto campus for ‘Crush Days’ during the first session on Wednesday, August 3.
‘Crush days’ at CCC is meant to be an informal student orientation. New students arrive on campus and are split-up into different groups based on their major. They tour the campus and learn about resources that will help form an educational foundation during their college journey at CCC.
The program is held on the CCC campus with sessions that are set for Friday, August 5 from 8:30 am - 2 pm that will be held in-person. Along with a virtual session on Saturday, August 6 from 8:30 am - 2 pm for those who may be unable to attend in-person. Prior to attending, students must fill out a google form and provide their student information.
Bradley Kennedy, a student ambassador working with the outreach department at CCC, said that the focus of ‘crush days’ is to provide an opportunity for new college students to ask questions directly to someone who is a current student or works on campus.
“We really are just trying to implement this idea, so that the students know that what they’re coming to is special. We want them to know that Clovis community college isn’t your normal community college because here we want them to know we are welcoming everyone with open arms and that we’re here for them,” Kennedy said.
He added that he hopes a key takeaway for the students who participated is knowing that they, as a student, are “on a journey right now”.
“They’re coming to a very unique part of their lives where they’re going to be exposed to lots of different professors that are going to just pour in with different information on them. Also, there’s going to be different opportunities for internships, they might even work for us and they might even have the chance to travel around the world in our study abroad program if they want,” Kennedy said.
The ability to showcase the variety of opportunities offered to students at CCC is a key part of ‘crush days’ and having the opportunity to give students a tour of the campus in groups separated by major was a unique experience for some students who will be stepping onto the CCC campus for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Kennedy, who is a student himself at CCC is in his third year as a student on the campus but because of classes going online at the start of the pandemic due to COVID-19 restrictions this school year will be his first time on campus for in-person.
Kennedy said having the opportunity to see how many students arrived and participated in ‘crush days’ left him shocked.
“I’ve never taken an in-person class here and so coming here and working [on campus], I have hardly seen anyone on our campus. You get lucky if you see somebody walking down the hallway or standing in their office with a mask on. But now, seeing all those kids in that auditorium today gave me a sign of hope that we’re coming back. We’re going to get our campus life back together and that ‘crush family atmosphere,” Kennedy said.
With a majority of the program for ‘crush days’ taking place indoors due to the heat outdoors, Kennedy encourages any students who have become interested from seeing others attend the previous sessions to join the Friday and Saturday sessions.
For those on the fence about attending or considering going back to college at CCC, Kennedy said it’s worth taking the chance.
“This is your time, Clovis is a great place where you can come and explore your options and learn. There’s going to be great people that you’re going to meet and they’re going to pour in and you’re going to find out real quick weather or not if this is something for you or if it isn’t. Odds are I have a feeling that it’s going to be a really good decision if you choose to come to Clovis.” Kennedy said.
For more information on CCC, visit their website at cloviscollege.edu and for more information on ‘crush days’ on the CCC website under crush days.
Adam Ricardo Solis/Clovis Roundup
For the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown, students are finally back on campus to start the new 2022-23 school year.
J.T. Gomez
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At the latest Clovis City Council meeting, a whole demographic of Clovis was recognized for their efforts in providing a safer community, as well as bringing joy to countless others. International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) is a week created to recognize the “devoted, hardworking Assistance Dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations”.
Goals of this week, in addition to recognizing Assistance Dogs across the nation, include honoring puppy raisers and trainers, and raising awareness and educating the public about Assistance Dogs.
Councilmember Drew Bessinger read the proclamation to the gathered crowd in Council chambers.
“Whereas Assistance Dogs transform the lives of their partners, with physical and mental disabilities, they serve as devoted companions, helpers, aides, best friends, and close family members… now therefore be it resolved the week of August 7th through 13th, 2022 as International Assistance Dog Week.”
Assistance Dogs can help alert owners of possible seizures, as well as assisting with other medical conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety attacks and post traumatic stress.
Such as is the case with a member of the Clovis community who suffers from epilepsy. His Assistance Dog, Zern, a seizure alert dog, is able to give a warning that a seizure is incoming. This allows
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Zern, an Assistance Dog, was personally honored by City Council for his efforts. Zern is a seizure alert dog, and can forecast when his owner is going to have a seizure, allowing him to give a warning and possibly save a life.
Zern’s owner to lay down and not be critically injured from the upcoming seizure, possibly saving his life at times.
“He then lays across my knees and won’t let me get up until the seizure is over…He gives me balance and support so that I won’t fall over.”
These amazing animals truly have life saving capabilities and a week’s worth of recognition almost seems too little in terms of proper thanks for these heroes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Lynne Ashbeck joked, “Can we keep Zern here for the rest of the meeting? I feel he could comfort us all.”
