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Clovis Community College Clovis PD and Midas Offering Celebrates #LiveLikeMolly Week Catalytic Converter Protection On what would have been her 28th birthday, Clovis Community provided its enrolled students with food and Clovis Community College spent passed out 50 $50 Save Mart grocery the past week honoring former student gift cards. Molly Griffin by encouraging and delivThe day was also filled with students ering random acts of kindness through- sharing their random acts of kindness out campus. on social media, as students “lived like On February 21, 2015, Molly Griffin, Molly.” a nursing student at Clovis Community, Clovis Community held a book drive was killed by a drunk driver at only 23 throughout the week where people years old. donated new or gently used children’s In dedication to Griffin, Clovis and teen’s books. Community named this week ##LiveA blood drive was held on Tuesday, LikeMolly Week, the week of her and Friday was a phone a friend day. birthday. “We are excited to participate in the Griffin was described as “an incred#LiveLikeMolly movement and share ible young woman who had a passion kindness with our students. Molly is for doing random acts of kindness.” an inspiration to us all,” said Stepha“Molly was born on August 26, nie Babb, a director of marketing and which is why we have selected that communications at Clovis Community. day to spread kindness. It is a kind“We encourage everyone to participate ness movement...kindness...pass it on! not only today but continue to perform #LiveLikeMolly,” a news release stated. random acts of kindness all year long.” ANTHONY DE LEON @IJustDoNews
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As catalytic converter thefts continue to be an issue in Clovis, the Clovis Police Department and Midas Clovis are collaborating on theft prevention. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, recyclers will pay between $50 to $250 for a catalytic converter. And in a CBS News report in May, metals scrapped from newer hybrid cars can value between $800 to $1,500. Protective parking habits can be vital to preventing catalytic converter theft. Residents should park in well-lit areas, surveillance areas, or a garage. Extra measures can also be taken, including attaching anti-theft devices to the converter. License plate numbers or vehicle identification numbers (VIN) can also be engraved on the catalytic converter. Engraving is a service that Midas Clovis
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Clovis PD and Midas of Clovis is partnering up to help prevent catalytic converter thefts.
will offer by appointment at the Old Town Clovis location. This service is part of a complimentary vehicle inspection. However, the store says some fees may apply depending on the accessibility of the converter. Those interested can schedule an appointment by calling (559) 324-2800. Midas Clovis is located at 704 Clovis ave.
Sierra Vista Mall Holds First Career Fair since COVID-19 SYDNEY MORGAN sydneyamorgan19@gmail.com
The first career fair since COVID-19 was organized by Cumulus Broadcasting on August 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Vista Mall. “It’s a place to bring businesses together from all over the valley,” said Chris Miller, Marketing Director for Cumulus Broadcasting. As that rate of unemployment is still an issue in the community, and the world, Cumulus Broadcasting wanted to make it easier for the people of Clovis to find a job or career both quickly and efficiently. “It’s a one stop shop for people who are interested in either getting a job, or maybe want to switch careers, or look and see what other opportunities are out there,” said Miller. According to the Employment Development Department, “the unemployment rate in Fresno County was 9.3 percent in July 2021.” The benefits of unemployment make it hard for individuals to want to go out and look for a job, but at
the end of the day it’s all about the long term goal instead of short term relief. The Sierra Vista Mall had 55 booths lined up inside, all full of eager employers waiting to tell the job seekers about their businesses. The first booth you see when you walk through the entry doors is the PHE, otherwise known as Pacific Health Education. They are seeking people who are caring of elderly people, at least 18 years of age, and who have a clean background. PHE offers a 30 day program that guarantees job placement in hospice care, whether that be in nursing homes or at home health. “You don’t need a high school diploma or GED, you just need to be able to read, write and converse in English,” said Nancy Hackett, a registered nurse at the booth. Another booth, Spherion, was hiring for occupations classified under warehouse general labor. These include jobs like forklift operators, welders, bookkeepers, and handling shipments or products. The job with the highest demand in this business was the forklift
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looking for work to talk to multiple businesses at one specific time, and see which ones are the best fit for them. “We’re anxious to get people back to work,” said Miller, “some of them will land a job right on the spot.” Career fairs are important and useful because they allow individuals to network with people and businesses within their community. They also teach people professionSydney Morgan/Clovis Roundup As you walk through the Sierra Vista Mall this is the first sight you see, booths alism, how to ‘dress to impress’, full of employers and Human Resource Managers waiting to tell people about how to utilize their experience to their business. create resumes, and the importance driver. For this particular job, Some specific jobs within of first impressions. Spherion requires 6 month prior Thomas Cuisine include cooks, With the threat of COVID-19 work experience and a certification baristas, dishwashers, dietitians, and decreasing due to vaccinations and to occupy a forklift. everything in between. The only mask mandates, the businesses that “We have nearly 100 openings requirement is to have a high school make up our city and surrounding we are looking to fill today, and diploma. communities are able to open back we’ll make the best match for the “It’s a great job for someone out up. However, they can’t reopen position you’re looking for,” said of high school, a professional chef, successfully if there are no workers. Rose Marie Ardire, the Regional or a registered dietitian,” said AshThat is why a career fair in a time Sales Manager for Spherion. ley Voorneveld, the California Hulike this is so influential for the Another booth that took part in man Resource Manager for Thomas people, the city, and the economy the career fair was Tomas Cuisine. Cuisine. overall. They were hiring for all nutrition With the ability to gather so “We’re just hopeful that things and dining positions within commany different businesses under get better and hopefully the job fair munity medical center properties. one roof it allows people who are is part of that,” said Miller.
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