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A California man whose brother was killed by an illegal immigrant slammed the Biden administration for refusing to admit that there is a crisis at the southern border and said the situation is getting worse by the minute. “If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, it’s not a cow, it’s a duck,” Jody Jones said. “So don’t sit there and tell me there’s not a crisis down at the border, because there is.”
Jones’ eldest brother, Rocky Jones, was shot and killed at a Tulare County gas station in 2018. He was 51, Fox News reported. “He was murdered by Gustavo Garcia,” Jones said. “He was an illegal immigrant. He was a criminal. He was deported twice before. The second time, he actually did federal time. He was arrested two days prior for being under the influence.”
A unique perspective on how COVID-19 changed business as usual.
The pandemic had unprecedented impact on family-owned businesses, for better or worse. While some were able to thrive, others had to pivot their day-to-day operations or figure out creative ways simply to stay afloat. Here’s a case study of three such affected family-owned businesses and some highlights of how each tackled the challenges inflicted by COVID-19, adapted to the “new normal” and, in many cases, gave back to their employees and communities.
Colette’s Catering & Events
One of the hardest hit sectors by the pandemic was the hospitality industry, and Colette’s Catering & Events was no exception. Opened by Colette Coffman in 1992 as a one-woman catering operation focused on cakes and small catering jobs, the company grew to a full-service catering company serving venues throughout Orange County, Calif., and Los Angeles. In 2004, business was thriving, and Colette took on Duane Greenleaf as co
Dallas animal shelter director leaves for nonprofit animal group
Dallas animal shelter director leaves for nonprofit animal group Ed Jamison and furry friend.
Photo courtesy of OPK Dallas Animal Shelter manager Ed Jamison is leaving his post to join Operation Kindness, a private nonprofit animal shelter in Carrollton. According to an email from Operation Kindness, Jamison will serve as new CEO, replacing Bob Catalani, who is retiring after two years at the helm. Jamison will start on March 29. The release cites Jamison s experience in animal welfare and consistent collaboration with Operation Kindness as the organization s top rescue partner. Jamison came to Dallas Animal Services from Cleveland, where he was the former Chief Animal Control Officer, replacingJody Jones, who had been manager of the department since 2011.
What landing 5-star cornerback Will Johnson means for Michigan recruiting
Updated Feb 28, 2021;
Posted Feb 28, 2021
Grosse Pointe South s Will Johnson runs the ball during the game against Chippewa Valley on Friday during the game in Clinton Township. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
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When Maurice Linguist was hired as defensive backs coach at Michigan on Jan. 20, one of his first calls was to Grosse Pointe South cornerback Will Johnson.
The five-star prospect and son of former Wolverines cornerback Deon Johnson was one of Michigan’s top targets in the 2022 class before myriad changes on Jim Harbaugh’s staff, and Linguist wanted to make sure Will Johnson understood he remained a high priority.
Societal Political Streetwear
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