westernjournal--2020-11-26--Punk’s Bloody Brawl with Trooper Ends When a Cowboy Rolls Up

This holiday season , it ’ s important to remember there are plenty of mothers and fathers who , because of the dangerous nature of their job , won ’ t make it home to their family this holiday — or any other holiday .
One of these people was almost former New York State Trooper Jean Dhaiti — who , during a 2017 traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island was dragged across the highway by driver Kyheem Kelly .
After a two-year legal odyssey , Kelly was finally sentenced to four years behind bars .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ made sure he didn ’ t get away .
According to WABC-TV , Dhaiti had pulled Kelly over near Exit 19S for cell phone usage .
Newsday reported that Kelly gave Trooper Dhaiti a fake name during the stop .
After the state trooper realized that the vehicle didn ’ t have any registration or proof of insurance , he moved to impound it .
However , Kelly refused to give him the keys .
When Dhaiti reached inside the car to get them , Kelly sped off with the trooper hanging out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dhaiti said on the stand that “ he tried to get his lower body into the car while holding onto Kelly .
But the Honda crashed into the center median after crossing oncoming traffic lanes , according to Dhaiti , who struck his head.
” A bloodied Dhaiti finally managed to get Kelly under control — but not before a cowboy rolled up to help him catch his breath .
Here ’ s the video of the encounter : Note how , at the end , the man in the cowboy hat rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into custody .
Mind you , Trooper Dhaiti had already done almost all of the work — but a cowboy coming to the rescue at the last second is never unappreciated , and the fight was over the moment he got involved .
“ A couple Good Samaritans hopped out of their vehicles , when the officer got the guy , the suspect , out of the car , and as he tried to get him restrained , two Good Samaritans came out of their car and held the guy down , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Police : Thieves ' Plan Falls Apart as They Walk Right into Officers ' Trap with Arms Full of Stolen Goods “ It was like a movie .
It was right in front of your face and you don ’ t even believe it ’ s happening , ” he added .
Kelly was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer , second-degree assault , first-degree reckless endangerment and resisting arrest .
Other charges were followed and amended .
When Kelly went to trial , however , jurors returned a mixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported they were deadlocked on charges regarding “ first-degree assault , along with a second-degree assault charge and the offenses of reckless endangerment and resisting arrest.
” However , they did convict Kelly on second-degree assault and reckless driving in addition to lesser charges .
The state was left to decide whether or not to refile top charges .
Kelly ’ s attorneys tried to cast doubt upon the circumstances of the traffic stop , arguing that the trooper was the aggressor and his client merely got freaked out .
Lawyer Matt Tuohy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk the trooper out of impounding his car because he was on a date , “ tried to portray a chaotic situation in which the trooper lost his temper and went into the car to try to grab Kelly or his keys .
The defense asserted that Kelly ’ s foot came off the brake with the trooper on top of him , or one of them mistakenly hit the gas , before the car ‘ started to go . '
” “ The evidence showed there were a lot of conflicts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
In 2019 , however , Kelly ended up accepting a plea deal that would leave him with four years behind bars instead of a second trial .
“ There ’ s some justice here , ” Dhaiti told Newsday after the sentencing , which saw Kelly plead guilty to attempted first-degree assault — a reduced count of the top charge against him .
Dhaiti urged drivers not to go Kelly ’ s route .
“ If you get pulled over , accept what it is , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this guy .
I was just going to impound his car and then things just got out of hand .
It shouldn ’ t have even gotten that far .
For somebody that ’ s never been in trouble , it ’ s crazy that he would even do something like that .
It just made no sense .
None of it was worth it.
” Sadly , it would be the last ticket that Dhaiti would ever write or arrest he ’ d ever make .
The U.S. Army veteran and former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent 12 years as a New York State Trooper , wasn ’ t able to return to work due to the injuries he sustained .
He testified that he sustained a brain injury and a head wound that required stitches , and left the state police as of Kelly ’ s sentencing .
Dhaiti was , however , still able to go home to his family for the holidays .
There are some that can ’ t say that .
For some others , we hope they have their own guardian angel — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them if they ever get themselves in a scrape like this .
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This holiday season, it’s important to remember there are plenty of mothers and fathers who, because of the dangerous nature of their job, won’t make it home to their family this holiday — or any other holiday.
One of these people was almost former New York State Trooper Jean Dhaiti — who, during a 2017 traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island was dragged across the highway by driver Kyheem Kelly.
After a two-year legal odyssey, Kelly was finally sentenced to four years behind bars. Before that, however, a cowboy made sure he didn’t get away.
According to WABC-TV, Dhaiti had pulled Kelly over near Exit 19S for cell phone usage.
Newsday reported that Kelly gave Trooper Dhaiti a fake name during the stop.
After the state trooper realized that the vehicle didn’t have any registration or proof of insurance, he moved to impound it.
However, Kelly refused to give him the keys. When Dhaiti reached inside the car to get them, Kelly sped off with the trooper hanging out the window.
According to Newsday, Dhaiti said on the stand that “he tried to get his lower body into the car while holding onto Kelly. But the Honda crashed into the center median after crossing oncoming traffic lanes, according to Dhaiti, who struck his head.”
A bloodied Dhaiti finally managed to get Kelly under control — but not before a cowboy rolled up to help him catch his breath.
Here’s the video of the encounter:
Note how, at the end, the man in the cowboy hat rushed in to make sure Kelly was taken into custody.
Mind you, Trooper Dhaiti had already done almost all of the work — but a cowboy coming to the rescue at the last second is never unappreciated, and the fight was over the moment he got involved.
“A couple Good Samaritans hopped out of their vehicles, when the officer got the guy, the suspect, out of the car, and as he tried to get him restrained, two Good Samaritans came out of their car and held the guy down,” a witness said to WABC-TV.
“It was like a movie. It was right in front of your face and you don’t even believe it’s happening,” he added.
Kelly was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. Other charges were followed and amended.
When Kelly went to trial, however, jurors returned a mixed verdict in December of 2018.
Newsday reported they were deadlocked on charges regarding “first-degree assault, along with a second-degree assault charge and the offenses of reckless endangerment and resisting arrest.”
However, they did convict Kelly on second-degree assault and reckless driving in addition to lesser charges. The state was left to decide whether or not to refile top charges.
Kelly’s attorneys tried to cast doubt upon the circumstances of the traffic stop, arguing that the trooper was the aggressor and his client merely got freaked out.
Lawyer Matt Tuohy, after he said his client tried to talk the trooper out of impounding his car because he was on a date, “tried to portray a chaotic situation in which the trooper lost his temper and went into the car to try to grab Kelly or his keys. The defense asserted that Kelly’s foot came off the brake with the trooper on top of him, or one of them mistakenly hit the gas, before the car ‘started to go.'”
“The evidence showed there were a lot of conflicts as to what happened,” Tuohy said.
In 2019, however, Kelly ended up accepting a plea deal that would leave him with four years behind bars instead of a second trial.
“There’s some justice here,” Dhaiti told Newsday after the sentencing, which saw Kelly plead guilty to attempted first-degree assault — a reduced count of the top charge against him.
Dhaiti urged drivers not to go Kelly’s route.
“If you get pulled over, accept what it is,” he said.
“I had no intentions of even arresting this guy. I was just going to impound his car and then things just got out of hand. It shouldn’t have even gotten that far. For somebody that’s never been in trouble, it’s crazy that he would even do something like that. It just made no sense. None of it was worth it.”
Sadly, it would be the last ticket that Dhaiti would ever write or arrest he’d ever make.
The U.S. Army veteran and former New York Police Department officer, who spent 12 years as a New York State Trooper, wasn’t able to return to work due to the injuries he sustained. He testified that he sustained a brain injury and a head wound that required stitches, and left the state police as of Kelly’s sentencing.
Dhaiti was, however, still able to go home to his family for the holidays. There are some that can’t say that. For some others, we hope they have their own guardian angel — cowboy hat or not — looking over them if they ever get themselves in a scrape like this.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Woman Who Stole Pro-Life Sign Sees Instant Justice as Cop Reveals He Saw the Whole Thing

In the battle for free speech on college campuses , one student learned a very important lesson : Stealing signs to muzzle free speech does not work so well when a police officer is looking .
The incident is part of a wider battle summarized in June by President Donald Trump when he addressed a Turning Point Action event in Arizona and told young campus conservatives they face an uphill battle .
“ You ’ re fighting against an oppressive left-wing ideology that is driven by hate and seeks to purge all dissent , ” Trump said , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The radical left demands absolute conformity from every professor , researcher , reporter , journalist , corporation , entertainer , politician , campus speaker and private citizen , ” he said .
That was acted out in a spring 2019 incident at the University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill when one young woman was arrested , on camera , for stealing the sign of pro-life activists .
The sign was put up by Created Equal , a pro-life group that brings the horrifying reality of abortion to college campuses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the video , the student walked off with the sign as Created Equal supporters followed her — along with a police officer .
When confronted by the officer , who asked if she had stolen the sign , she claimed she had “ just moved it.
” “ Well , you took it , ” he said .
The woman had a ready justification for her act .
“ Because — this restricts women ’ s rights , ” she said .
RELATED : US Bishops Prepare for Likely Anti-Catholic Presidency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was astounded to learn the law against taking other people ’ s property could apply when trying to silence the pro-life group .
“ I can ’ t believe y ’ all protect them , ” she said .
Mark Harrington , president of Created Equal , told Fox News that the student in this case was a symptom of a larger problem .
“ Universities are failing to educate students on the basic American ideal of freedom of speech , ” he said .
“ Across the country , we are seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our student leaders and volunteers as they speak for the defenseless and educate their fellow students on abortion , ” Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins noted in May .
Trump said the students he addressed could ensure that the attitude prevalent in the UNC incident does not prevail .
“ The great spirit of righteous defiance stirs deep within you , ” the president said , adding , “ It ’ s the same spirit that compels each of you to stand strong against the dull , mindless , soul-crushing conformity mandated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberal politicians.
” He said the spirit of young conservatives is “ the same fierce and untamed American spirit that will lead the young , patriotic Americans of this generation to serve our country .
And you will serve it well .
You will serve it so well .
“ Together , we will restore our economy quickly .
We will rebuild our nation .
We will revitalize our cities .
We will take back our universities and colleges.
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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In the battle for free speech on college campuses, one student learned a very important lesson:
Stealing signs to muzzle free speech does not work so well when a police officer is looking.
The incident is part of a wider battle summarized in June by President Donald Trump when he addressed a Turning Point Action event in Arizona and told young campus conservatives they face an uphill battle.
“You’re fighting against an oppressive left-wing ideology that is driven by hate and seeks to purge all dissent,” Trump said, according to a White House transcript of his speech.
“The radical left demands absolute conformity from every professor, researcher, reporter, journalist, corporation, entertainer, politician, campus speaker and private citizen,” he said.
That was acted out in a spring 2019 incident at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill when one young woman was arrested, on camera, for stealing the sign of pro-life activists.
The sign was put up by Created Equal, a pro-life group that brings the horrifying reality of abortion to college campuses in hopes of changing minds and savings lives.
The sign read, “Warning: Abortion Victim Photos Ahead.”
In the video, the student walked off with the sign as Created Equal supporters followed her — along with a police officer.
When confronted by the officer, who asked if she had stolen the sign, she claimed she had “just moved it.”
“Well, you took it,” he said.
The woman had a ready justification for her act.
“Because — this restricts women’s rights,” she said.
The student was astounded to learn the law against taking other people’s property could apply when trying to silence the pro-life group.
“I can’t believe y’all protect them,” she said.
Mark Harrington, president of Created Equal, told Fox News that the student in this case was a symptom of a larger problem.
“Universities are failing to educate students on the basic American ideal of freedom of speech,” he said.
“Across the country, we are seeing incredible opposition to the pro-life speech of our student leaders and volunteers as they speak for the defenseless and educate their fellow students on abortion,” Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins noted in May.
Trump said the students he addressed could ensure that the attitude prevalent in the UNC incident does not prevail.
“The great spirit of righteous defiance stirs deep within you,” the president said, adding, “It’s the same spirit that compels each of you to stand strong against the dull, mindless, soul-crushing conformity mandated by far-left pundits, professors, and liberal politicians.”
He said the spirit of young conservatives is “the same fierce and untamed American spirit that will lead the young, patriotic Americans of this generation to serve our country. And you will serve it well. You will serve it so well.
“Together, we will restore our economy quickly. We will rebuild our nation. We will revitalize our cities. We will take back our universities and colleges.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Police: Thieves’ Plan Falls Apart as They Walk Right into Officers’ Trap with Arms Full of Stolen Go

Police: Thieves’ Plan Falls Apart as They Walk Right into Officers’ Trap with Arms Full of Stolen Goods

Christmas shopping in 2020 is looking a lot different than it did in 2018 .
For most of us , that ’ s a bad thing .
We never thought we ’ d miss the grim spectacle of purported civilized beings walking over one another trying to get a smart TV on Black Friday .
Along with too-cold parking lots and too-hot stores , too many trips to the coffee shops , and too little parking .
Oh , for those days .
For three individuals charged in one of the more notorious Costco thefts of recent years , perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off a bit .
Recenter themselves .
Spend more time with family and less without lawyers .
Back in better days — specifically , March 14 , 2018 — an unidentified 30-year-old man and 21-year-old woman thought they were getting away with the steal of a lifetime at their local Seattle bulk-goods store .
Specifically , $ 2,200 worth of high-ticket items .
According to a news release from the Seattle Police Department , they received a call from Costco at about 5:30 p.m. as a shoplift was in progress .
The store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed one of the individuals from a previous heist inside the store .
Their modus operandi : Running out of the fire exit .
The video that resulted went viral : When police arrived , according to the news release , they found an 18-year-old woman inside a black Toyota conveniently parked by the emergency doors .
After boxing in the car , police started interviewing the woman .
“ Don ’ t let her touch her phone , ” one of the officers can be heard saying in the video , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , the other Seattle police officers set up near the doors and heard someone try to open them from the inside .
“ Just wait for him to come out , ” one of the officers is heard saying .
“ He ’ s just going to run out with his laptop.
” It ’ s then that the alarm goes off .
“ Come on , baby , ” an officer says , pointing at the right door .
“ He ’ s coming this way here.
” RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When a Cowboy Rolls Up And so he was .
Within seconds , the two people leaving the store – a man and a woman — were arrested .
“ Wow , that went down pretty easy , ” one of the officers could be heard saying .
And indeed it did , probably a lot easier than if thieves hadn ’ t been surprised as they exited the door .
According to the news release , the male suspect had a 7-inch fixed blade on him at the time .
Granted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pull that out when you ’ re surrounded by police , but you don ’ t want to contemplate the hypothetical here .
The grand total of what the suspects allegedly were trying to steal was $ 2,200 in computers and vacuums .
( An interesting side note from having once worked in retail : You ’ d be surprised how often vacuums are targets for thefts , particularly Roomba-style vacuums or Dysons . )
Loss-prevention staff members at Costco told police they believed the thieves had stolen a similar amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
The male suspect was booked into jail for investigation of robbery while the two women were booked for investigation of theft .
Since then , the case has fallen out of view .
Thefts aren ’ t terribly interesting unless you have a fun , viral video such as this .
It ’ s a sad state of affairs when individuals are doing this , of course .
However , there ’ s a Keystone Crooks element to this that makes it almost endearing — even if theft , knives and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
And , after all , Seattle police officers were even having fun with it .
The title of their news release : “ Officers Arrest Costco Thieves in Bulk.
” We ’ ll just assume that crime didn ’ t pay for these three , no matter how this was adjudicated .
In the meantime , one hopes that 2020 finds them well .
At the very least , there won ’ t be as much temptation — or for that matter , opportunity — to pull this kind of thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all we know , thieves are busy trying to steal Zoom memberships now .
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Christmas shopping in 2020 is looking a lot different than it did in 2018.
For most of us, that’s a bad thing. We never thought we’d miss the grim spectacle of purported civilized beings walking over one another trying to get a smart TV on Black Friday. Along with too-cold parking lots and too-hot stores, too many trips to the coffee shops, and too little parking.
Oh, for those days.
For three individuals charged in one of the more notorious Costco thefts of recent years, perhaps this could be a time to cool off a bit. Recenter themselves. Spend more time with family and less without lawyers.
Back in better days — specifically, March 14, 2018 — an unidentified 30-year-old man and 21-year-old woman thought they were getting away with the steal of a lifetime at their local Seattle bulk-goods store. Specifically, $2,200 worth of high-ticket items.
According to a news release from the Seattle Police Department, they received a call from Costco at about 5:30 p.m. as a shoplift was in progress. The store’s loss-prevention unit said members had noticed one of the individuals from a previous heist inside the store. Their modus operandi: Running out of the fire exit.
The video that resulted went viral:
When police arrived, according to the news release, they found an 18-year-old woman inside a black Toyota conveniently parked by the emergency doors. After boxing in the car, police started interviewing the woman.
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“Don’t let her touch her phone,” one of the officers can be heard saying in the video, in reference to the woman in the car.
Meanwhile, the other Seattle police officers set up near the doors and heard someone try to open them from the inside.
“Just wait for him to come out,” one of the officers is heard saying. “He’s just going to run out with his laptop.”
It’s then that the alarm goes off.
“Come on, baby,” an officer says, pointing at the right door. “He’s coming this way here.”
And so he was. Within seconds, the two people leaving the store – a man and a woman — were arrested.
“Wow, that went down pretty easy,” one of the officers could be heard saying.
And indeed it did, probably a lot easier than if thieves hadn’t been surprised as they exited the door.
According to the news release, the male suspect had a 7-inch fixed blade on him at the time. Granted, it probably isn’t the time to pull that out when you’re surrounded by police, but you don’t want to contemplate the hypothetical here.
The grand total of what the suspects allegedly were trying to steal was $2,200 in computers and vacuums. (An interesting side note from having once worked in retail: You’d be surprised how often vacuums are targets for thefts, particularly Roomba-style vacuums or Dysons.)
Loss-prevention staff members at Costco told police they believed the thieves had stolen a similar amount of merchandise from another Costco earlier in the day.
The male suspect was booked into jail for investigation of robbery while the two women were booked for investigation of theft. Since then, the case has fallen out of view. Thefts aren’t terribly interesting unless you have a fun, viral video such as this.
It’s a sad state of affairs when individuals are doing this, of course. However, there’s a Keystone Crooks element to this that makes it almost endearing — even if theft, knives and bodycam footage seldom are a recipe for that.
And, after all, Seattle police officers were even having fun with it. The title of their news release: “Officers Arrest Costco Thieves in Bulk.”
We’ll just assume that crime didn’t pay for these three, no matter how this was adjudicated. In the meantime, one hopes that 2020 finds them well. At the very least, there won’t be as much temptation — or for that matter, opportunity — to pull this kind of thing this year.
Of course, for all we know, thieves are busy trying to steal Zoom memberships now.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Ever See a ‘Bent’ Tree in the Woods? Here’s What It Could Be Marking

To walk in the footsteps of Native Americans , something that can sound attractive in a world of COVID-19 , it helps if you have a map .
However , if you pay attention , you can spot some trail markers the Native Americans left behind .
Although the bent tree numbers are dwindling , some landmarks of a time when Native Americans roamed the woodlands of North America still exist in the form of oddly bent trees .
Now , not all trees with oddly shaped trunks are Native American trail markers , but many are if you look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of forests , some bent trees “ are actually landmarks that helped guide indigenous people on their way.
” “ Native Americans would bend young trees to create permanent trail markers , designating safe paths through rough country and pointing travelers toward water , food or other important landmarks , ” American Forests ’ blog post author Katrina Marland said .
“ Over the years , the trees have grown , keeping their original shape , but with their purpose all but forgotten as modern life sprang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not need these ‘ trail trees ’ to navigate , but their place in history makes them invaluable.
” Trail trees can be located wherever Native Americans once roamed .
Michigan is home to many trail trees that have survived time and progress , according to WWTV .
“ They ’ re all over the state .
I think they ’ re all over the Great Lakes really .
They were used as markers for direction , ” said Eric Hemenway , Director of Department of Reparation , Archives and Records for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indians to learn more .
“ They traveled extensively , they never stayed in one spot so they were always on the move .
They were going to meet other tribes for trade , they were going to meet other tribes for war , they ’ re going to meet to settle the war for diplomacy , they ’ re going to exchange goods , exchange information , and also , Native people were very cognizant of their environment .
They still are , ” he said .
“ It was a priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t stay in one spot and exhaust their resources .
They would constantly be on the move to let areas replenish and go to an area where a resource was in abundance a certain time of year .
So , for example , the Odawas who were up here would go south for the winter .
“ When I say south I ’ m not saying Florida or Georgia , I ’ m talking Kalamazoo or northern Illinois .
They would winter down there and in the spring they would come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their crops .
They did this so the soil wouldn ’ t be exhausted .
Let the Earth replenish itself .
They were the ultimate environmentalists , they were stewards.
” But they still needed to know where they were going .
“ So they bent trees , and they were markers , ” he added , explaining that saplings would be bent using a rope and weights .
Once the required shape was attained , the tree was allowed to grow as it pleased .
Hemenway said that in northern Michigan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place called Green Sky Hill .
It ’ s a church and a burial for our ancestors.
” “ But also , adjacent to Green Sky Hill is a circle of bent trees .
In the 1800s the Odawa leaders in northern Michigan would come to this circle of bent trees to hold council .
I believe the trees were built before the church , what better place than our old council grounds ?
The trees predate the church.
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To walk in the footsteps of Native Americans, something that can sound attractive in a world of COVID-19, it helps if you have a map.
However, if you pay attention, you can spot some trail markers the Native Americans left behind.
Although the bent tree numbers are dwindling, some landmarks of a time when Native Americans roamed the woodlands of North America still exist in the form of oddly bent trees.
Now, not all trees with oddly shaped trunks are Native American trail markers, but many are if you look closely.
According to American Forests, a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of forests, some bent trees “are actually landmarks that helped guide indigenous people on their way.”
“Native Americans would bend young trees to create permanent trail markers, designating safe paths through rough country and pointing travelers toward water, food or other important landmarks,” American Forests’ blog post author Katrina Marland said.
“Over the years, the trees have grown, keeping their original shape, but with their purpose all but forgotten as modern life sprang up around them. Today, we may not need these ‘trail trees’ to navigate, but their place in history makes them invaluable.”
Trail trees can be located wherever Native Americans once roamed.
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Michigan is home to many trail trees that have survived time and progress, according to WWTV.
“They’re all over the state. I think they’re all over the Great Lakes really. They were used as markers for direction,” said Eric Hemenway, Director of Department of Reparation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians to learn more.
“They traveled extensively, they never stayed in one spot so they were always on the move. They were going to meet other tribes for trade, they were going to meet other tribes for war, they’re going to meet to settle the war for diplomacy, they’re going to exchange goods, exchange information, and also, Native people were very cognizant of their environment. They still are,” he said.
“It was a priority to maintain and balance resources so people wouldn’t stay in one spot and exhaust their resources. They would constantly be on the move to let areas replenish and go to an area where a resource was in abundance a certain time of year. So, for example, the Odawas who were up here would go south for the winter.
“When I say south I’m not saying Florida or Georgia, I’m talking Kalamazoo or northern Illinois. They would winter down there and in the spring they would come back north, make sugar and plant their crops. They did this so the soil wouldn’t be exhausted. Let the Earth replenish itself. They were the ultimate environmentalists, they were stewards.”
But they still needed to know where they were going.
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“So they bent trees, and they were markers,” he added, explaining that saplings would be bent using a rope and weights. Once the required shape was attained, the tree was allowed to grow as it pleased.
Hemenway said that in northern Michigan, the bent trees led to “a place called Green Sky Hill. It’s a church and a burial for our ancestors.”
“But also, adjacent to Green Sky Hill is a circle of bent trees. In the 1800s the Odawa leaders in northern Michigan would come to this circle of bent trees to hold council. I believe the trees were built before the church, what better place than our old council grounds? The trees predate the church.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--CDC’s Thanksgiving Demands Would Turn the Holiday Into a Depressing and Isolating Event

For many , the holidays are a time to meet with family and friends to share food , stories and laughter .
Unfortunately , with the COVID-19 pandemic still burning around the globe and here at home in the United States , not everyone can celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving like they did in the past .
While some people may turn to common sense methods of health and safety , like handwashing and monitoring for symptoms , the government is now attempting to step in with its own recommendations for holiday celebrations .
According to the Centers for Disease Control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect you , your family and your friends , but seemingly at the cost of a normal celebration .
For one thing , the agency urges Americans to consider hosting a “ virtual Thanksgiving , ” meaning that children and adults who have lived and worked virtually over the past year would have the same pixelated and distant connection to the holiday as they do to their classrooms and offices .
Although the CDC claims that the “ safest ” way to celebrate Thanksgiving is with people who live in your household , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow should you opt for a more traditional holiday .
While these demands may reduce your chance of catching the coronavirus , the rules also turn a lively and fun holiday into a depressing and isolating event .
The CDC naturally recommends people wear a mask if they choose to celebrate together .
Just a regular mask won ’ t cut it , either .
“ Wear a mask with two or more layers to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19 , ” the CDC advises .
Even if you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to chow down on Aunt Kathy ’ s brown sugar-glazed green bean bundles .
Under the CDC ’ s guidelines , revelers should expect to bring their own “ food , drinks , plates , cups , and utensils ” in an effort to combat COVID-19 .
Luckily , eating your bag lunch is one of the few times the CDC approves of mask removal around others .
Environmental consciousness appears to have been thrown out with the advent of the novel coronavirus as well .
Whereas before , a wave of American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now a government agency is outright advocating for disposable plastics and single-serve food items .
“ Use single-use options , ” the CDC recommends , “ like salad dressing and condiment packets , and disposable items like food containers , plates , and utensils.
” When it comes to a post-Thanksgiving ritual that many families have , shopping , it appears that the CDC adopts a more lenient stance .
Although the agency recommends shopping online , it does not outright prohibit or discourage shoppers from visiting “ open air markets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .
While many Americans will follow these recommendations , there are millions more who plan to host a traditional Thanksgiving meal , free from the fear and politicization that surrounds COVID-19 .
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For many, the holidays are a time to meet with family and friends to share food, stories and laughter.
Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic still burning around the globe and here at home in the United States, not everyone can celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving like they did in the past.
While some people may turn to common sense methods of health and safety, like handwashing and monitoring for symptoms, the government is now attempting to step in with its own recommendations for holiday celebrations.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several steps could help protect you, your family and your friends, but seemingly at the cost of a normal celebration.
For one thing, the agency urges Americans to consider hosting a “virtual Thanksgiving,” meaning that children and adults who have lived and worked virtually over the past year would have the same pixelated and distant connection to the holiday as they do to their classrooms and offices.
Although the CDC claims that the “safest” way to celebrate Thanksgiving is with people who live in your household, the agency lists even more guidelines to follow should you opt for a more traditional holiday.
While these demands may reduce your chance of catching the coronavirus, the rules also turn a lively and fun holiday into a depressing and isolating event.
The CDC naturally recommends people wear a mask if they choose to celebrate together. Just a regular mask won’t cut it, either.
“Wear a mask with two or more layers to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19,” the CDC advises.
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Even if you’re masked up, don’t expect to chow down on Aunt Kathy’s brown sugar-glazed green bean bundles.
Under the CDC’s guidelines, revelers should expect to bring their own “food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils” in an effort to combat COVID-19. Luckily, eating your bag lunch is one of the few times the CDC approves of mask removal around others.
Environmental consciousness appears to have been thrown out with the advent of the novel coronavirus as well.
Whereas before, a wave of American cities seemed primed to ban single-use plastics, now a government agency is outright advocating for disposable plastics and single-serve food items.
“Use single-use options,” the CDC recommends, “like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils.”
When it comes to a post-Thanksgiving ritual that many families have, shopping, it appears that the CDC adopts a more lenient stance.
Although the agency recommends shopping online, it does not outright prohibit or discourage shoppers from visiting “open air markets,” with the caveat that people maintain social distancing.
While many Americans will follow these recommendations, there are millions more who plan to host a traditional Thanksgiving meal, free from the fear and politicization that surrounds COVID-19.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--US Bishops Prepare for Likely Anti-Catholic Presidency of Roman Catholic Joe Biden

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Tuesday that it will form a task force to address policies supported by presumptive President-elect Joe Biden which directly contradict Roman Catholic teaching .
The task force will be headed by Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit , according to the Catholic News Service , and will focus on addressing a possible Biden presidency .
Biden , who often invokes his Roman Catholic faith , supports policies explicitly opposed to Catholic teaching , such as same-sex marriage and abortion .
USCCB president Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles announced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an annual conference of American Catholic bishops , noting that “ we are facing a unique moment in the history of our country.
” Biden , potentially the second Roman Catholic president of the United States , “ presents certain opportunities but also certain challenges , ” Gomez said .
The archbishop predicted that Biden “ will support policies that are against some fundamental values we hold dear as Catholics.
” “ This includes repeal of the Hyde Amendment and his support for Roe v. Wade , ” Gomez said .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would reinstate Obama-era policies which required a Roman Catholic social services agency to pay for birth control for its employees , even though the Supreme Court ruled in July that the religious group is exempt from Obama ’ s contraceptive mandate .
Gomez noted that the USCCB has issued statements emphasizing that Roman Catholic bishops have “ a preeminent priority of elimination of abortion.
” The archbishop also emphasized that bishops must be aware of “ unequal treatment of Catholic schools ” during a Biden administration , as well as the restoration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth control for their employees .
“ These policies pose a serious threat to the common good whenever any politician supports them .
We have long opposed these polices strongly and we will continue to do so , ” Gomez said .
“ When politicians who profess the Catholic faith support them there are … problems , ” he added .
“ It creates confusion among the faithful about what the church actually teaches on these questions.
” The USCCB and Biden transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of this article appeared on The Daily Caller News Foundation website .
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Tuesday that it will form a task force to address policies supported by presumptive President-elect Joe Biden which directly contradict Roman Catholic teaching.
The task force will be headed by Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit, according to the Catholic News Service, and will focus on addressing a possible Biden presidency.
Biden, who often invokes his Roman Catholic faith, supports policies explicitly opposed to Catholic teaching, such as same-sex marriage and abortion.
My Catholic faith drilled into me a core truth — that every person on earth is equal in rights and dignity. As president, these are the principles that will shape all that I do, and my faith will continue to serve as my anchor, as it has my entire life. https://t.co/DRsQ2cA9m1 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 29, 2020
USCCB president Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles announced the formation of the task force on Tuesday at an annual conference of American Catholic bishops, noting that “we are facing a unique moment in the history of our country.”
Biden, potentially the second Roman Catholic president of the United States, “presents certain opportunities but also certain challenges,” Gomez said.
The archbishop predicted that Biden “will support policies that are against some fundamental values we hold dear as Catholics.”
“This includes repeal of the Hyde Amendment and his support for Roe v. Wade,” Gomez said.
We need judges who will respect Roe v. Wade as the law, and we need a Congress that will protect reproductive rights. If I’m president, that leadership will start at the top. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) March 4, 2020
Biden has also promised that as president, he would reinstate Obama-era policies which required a Roman Catholic social services agency to pay for birth control for its employees, even though the Supreme Court ruled in July that the religious group is exempt from Obama’s contraceptive mandate.
Gomez noted that the USCCB has issued statements emphasizing that Roman Catholic bishops have “a preeminent priority of elimination of abortion.”
The archbishop also emphasized that bishops must be aware of “unequal treatment of Catholic schools” during a Biden administration, as well as the restoration of a mandate requiring employers to provide birth control for their employees.
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“These policies pose a serious threat to the common good whenever any politician supports them. We have long opposed these polices strongly and we will continue to do so,” Gomez said.
“When politicians who profess the Catholic faith support them there are … problems,” he added.
“It creates confusion among the faithful about what the church actually teaches on these questions.”
The USCCB and Biden transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--81-Year-Old Marine Vet Uses Antique Walking Stick To Teach Would-Be Thieves a Lesson

An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago used his grandfather ’ s antique walking stick to chase off three burglars and deliver one a thump on the head for his trouble .
Dan and Barbara Donovan told the Pioneer Press that a man in a reflective vest and mask knocked on their door in Niles on Nov. 4 and said he was a utility worker who needed to check their fuse box due to a recent fire in the area .
Barbara Donovan said while they were in the basement with the man , who was looking at their electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upstairs and realized something wasn ’ t right .
“ I yelled , ’ Danny !
Somebody ’ s in our bedroom !
” she said .
She bounded up the steps , followed by her husband and the so-called utility worker .
When the couple reached the main floor , they found two other men inside , one holding a pillowcase from their bedroom .
Dan Donovan began trying to chase the three men from their house , and that ’ s when he grabbed his grandfather ’ s shillelagh — an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner of the couple ’ s dining room .
“ I was trying to find some type of persuasive weapon , ” he said .
“ So I picked up the Irish shillelagh and that turned out to be the equalizer because I managed to chase them out of the house.
” Donovan struck the man with the pillowcase in the back of the head with the stick .
The man held onto the pillowcase as he followed his two cohorts outside , but Donovan , who was barefoot , followed , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windshield and rear window of the men ’ s SUV before they fled .
“ Hopefully they got nothing more than a headache and hopefully they pursue another occupation , ” he said .
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An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago used his grandfather’s antique walking stick to chase off three burglars and deliver one a thump on the head for his trouble.
Dan and Barbara Donovan told the Pioneer Press that a man in a reflective vest and mask knocked on their door in Niles on Nov. 4 and said he was a utility worker who needed to check their fuse box due to a recent fire in the area.
Barbara Donovan said while they were in the basement with the man, who was looking at their electric circuit panel, she heard squeaking floorboards upstairs and realized something wasn’t right.
“I yelled, ’Danny! Somebody’s in our bedroom!” she said.
She bounded up the steps, followed by her husband and the so-called utility worker.
When the couple reached the main floor, they found two other men inside, one holding a pillowcase from their bedroom.
Dan Donovan began trying to chase the three men from their house, and that’s when he grabbed his grandfather’s shillelagh — an antique Irish walking stick propped in the corner of the couple’s dining room.
“I was trying to find some type of persuasive weapon,” he said. “So I picked up the Irish shillelagh and that turned out to be the equalizer because I managed to chase them out of the house.”
Donovan struck the man with the pillowcase in the back of the head with the stick.
The man held onto the pillowcase as he followed his two cohorts outside, but Donovan, who was barefoot, followed, using the shillelagh to deliver blows to the windshield and rear window of the men’s SUV before they fled.
“Hopefully they got nothing more than a headache and hopefully they pursue another occupation,” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Former Secret Service Officer Comes Forward, Reveals Barbara Bush’s Last Request to Him

The great ones never leave our memories , even when they have left this life .
It was thus that former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow couldn ’ t help but share his recollections of former first lady Barbara Bush , who died on April 17 , 2018 , at the age of 92 .
Wackrow wasn ’ t among the agents permanently assigned to protect the former first lady , but he said he had “ many protective assignments ” with her .
What inspired that level of devotion to Bush , whose husband , George H.W .
Bush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States , serving from 1989 until 1993 ?
Wackrow gave some clues in an Op-Ed he wrote for CNN four days after the former first lady died , sharing two incidents he said were “ testaments to her legacy , her candor and grace.
” “ The first occurred when I was a new agent , assigned to work a midnight shift at the Bush family ’ s summer residence in Kennebunkport , Maine .
I was walking in the front yard at daybreak , preparing to end my shift , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ In my world , it was better to be unseen , but in this instant , I was in the former first lady ’ s full view with nowhere to hide .
Mrs. Bush gave me the warmest smile and said , ‘ Well , it is good morning for me , but it looks like you have been up all night , so I will wish you a good night ’ s sleep.
’ Stunned , I thanked her.
” Wackrow called that encounter “ one of scores of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the genuine admiration and respect Barbara Bush showed to the people who protected her and her family — and her recognition of the sacrifices the agents made for the presidential security operation.
” Wackrow said “ the entire Bush family ” shared that gratitude for the efforts of Secret Service agents .
“ Many years later , I encountered Mrs. Bush again when she made a visit to the New Jersey area .
This time , I was driving her limo from New York City to an appointment in New Jersey , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small and unassuming — traits that Mrs. Bush appreciated — consisting of a few Secret Service vehicles and one unmarked New York police vehicle .
But upon exiting the Holland Tunnel into New Jersey , we were joined by an assortment of New Jersey State Police vehicles and motorcycles operating with full lights and sirens.
” The effect on the former first lady was electric .
RELATED : Dozens of Secret Service Officers Injured as Situation at White House Escalates “ Typically , this was not the way that the former first lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undue attention .
However , in this instance — with her husband ’ s presidency behind her — she was thrilled , ” Wackrow wrote .
“ Taking a quick glance in the rear-view mirror , I could see an amazing smile illuminating her face as she turned to her staff in the back seat , exclaiming , ‘ They remember me !
We have not had this much excitement since the White House ! '
” But the firmer first lady wanted to do something to share her emotions .
As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Mrs .
Bush leaned forward and asked the head of her protective detail if we could stop before getting back into New York City , as she wanted to thank all the police officers who , she said , ‘ so warmly welcomed me to New Jersey.
’ “ Peering out the limo ’ s back windshield , I will never forget the image of Mrs. Bush shaking hands with the officers .
It was a genuine moment of sincerity and unguarded kindness delivered out of the public eye , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman , ” he wrote .
Wackrow closed his remembrance of the former first lady by noting that her Secret Service code name was Tranquility .
“ It exemplified her demeanor and its calming , humanizing and gentle effect on those around her , ” he wrote .
“ She will be forever missed.
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The great ones never leave our memories, even when they have left this life.
It was thus that former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow couldn’t help but share his recollections of former first lady Barbara Bush, who died on April 17, 2018, at the age of 92.
Wackrow wasn’t among the agents permanently assigned to protect the former first lady, but he said he had “many protective assignments” with her.
Barbara Bush’s Secret Service detail, several of whom have been been with her for decades, refuse to leave her side until she is buried. Very powerful. pic.twitter.com/zAmotYTXsC — John P. Lopez (@LopezOnSports) April 20, 2018
What inspired that level of devotion to Bush, whose husband, George H.W. Bush, was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 until 1993?
Wackrow gave some clues in an Op-Ed he wrote for CNN four days after the former first lady died, sharing two incidents he said were “testaments to her legacy, her candor and grace.”
“The first occurred when I was a new agent, assigned to work a midnight shift at the Bush family’s summer residence in Kennebunkport, Maine. I was walking in the front yard at daybreak, preparing to end my shift, when Mrs. Bush suddenly appeared,” he wrote.
“In my world, it was better to be unseen, but in this instant, I was in the former first lady’s full view with nowhere to hide. Mrs. Bush gave me the warmest smile and said, ‘Well, it is good morning for me, but it looks like you have been up all night, so I will wish you a good night’s sleep.’ Stunned, I thanked her.”
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Wackrow called that encounter “one of scores of examples my fellow agents could give of the genuine admiration and respect Barbara Bush showed to the people who protected her and her family — and her recognition of the sacrifices the agents made for the presidential security operation.”
Wackrow said “the entire Bush family” shared that gratitude for the efforts of Secret Service agents.
“Many years later, I encountered Mrs. Bush again when she made a visit to the New Jersey area. This time, I was driving her limo from New York City to an appointment in New Jersey,” Wackrow wrote.
“The motorcade was small and unassuming — traits that Mrs. Bush appreciated — consisting of a few Secret Service vehicles and one unmarked New York police vehicle. But upon exiting the Holland Tunnel into New Jersey, we were joined by an assortment of New Jersey State Police vehicles and motorcycles operating with full lights and sirens.”
The effect on the former first lady was electric.
“Typically, this was not the way that the former first lady liked to travel, as it drew undue attention. However, in this instance — with her husband’s presidency behind her — she was thrilled,” Wackrow wrote.
“Taking a quick glance in the rear-view mirror, I could see an amazing smile illuminating her face as she turned to her staff in the back seat, exclaiming, ‘They remember me! We have not had this much excitement since the White House!'”
But the firmer first lady wanted to do something to share her emotions.
As the group began its return, Wackrow wrote, “Mrs. Bush leaned forward and asked the head of her protective detail if we could stop before getting back into New York City, as she wanted to thank all the police officers who, she said, ‘so warmly welcomed me to New Jersey.’
“Peering out the limo’s back windshield, I will never forget the image of Mrs. Bush shaking hands with the officers. It was a genuine moment of sincerity and unguarded kindness delivered out of the public eye, which, to me, defined this great woman,” he wrote.
Tonight, the #NJSP would like to extend thoughts and prayers to the family of former First Lady #BarbaraBush who passed away last evening. Godspeed pic.twitter.com/HCkAOB0Z2V — NJSP – State Police (@NJSP) April 18, 2018
Wackrow closed his remembrance of the former first lady by noting that her Secret Service code name was Tranquility.
“It exemplified her demeanor and its calming, humanizing and gentle effect on those around her,” he wrote. “She will be forever missed.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--4-Year-Old Boy Saves His 1-Year-Old Brother, Gets Honored by Local Fire Department

Heroes come in all different ages and sizes , but it is rare to see a child personify heroic qualities like selflessness .
Four-year-old Mason Ochoa of Placentia , California was out for an ordinary day of play , when he witnessed his 1-year-old brother Nicholas fall into their backyard pool .
According to CBSLA-TV , Mason instinctively knew what he had to do in that time-sensitive moment .
The boy ran outside and grabbed his brother ’ s arm .
He then screamed for help while he made sure to keep his brother ’ s head above water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bravery , Nicholas did not sustain any injuries .
The four-year-old ’ s heroic act did not go unrecognized .
The Placentia Fire Department named him an honorary Placentia firefighter after rescuing his little brother from drowning .
Mason was given a demonstration of how to use a hose line , work the rescue tools and play paramedic with a roll of bandages .
He was also presented with the department ’ s challenge coin .
According to Custom Challenge Coins , this type of token is given to someone to honor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family said they originally had a fence around their pool , but the fence came down when the house was sold .
Thankfully , Mason was there to save the day .
“ He ’ s a fast learner .
He knows how to swim , ” Mason ’ s grandfather Raul Velez said .
He went on to say that his grandson is his hero and urged families without fences around their pools to ‘ be very careful.
’ RELATED : Police Officer Honored After Giving Away Own Vehicle for Heartwarming Reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealt with the horrible tragedy of losing their child in this way .
According to the CDC , approximately ten people die each day in the United States from accidental drowning , two of them typically being children ages 14 and under .
Country music star Granger Smith lost his 3-year-old son , River , in 2019 due to an accidental drowning .
“ Love those close to you , soak up those moments , live for today , live in the present because we ’ re not guaranteed tomorrow , ” Granger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of his son ’ s passing .
Thankfully , Mason was able to save his little brother ’ s life , and their family has learned a valuable lesson they can share to help others keep their children safe .
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Heroes come in all different ages and sizes, but it is rare to see a child personify heroic qualities like selflessness.
Four-year-old Mason Ochoa of Placentia, California was out for an ordinary day of play, when he witnessed his 1-year-old brother Nicholas fall into their backyard pool.
According to CBSLA-TV, Mason instinctively knew what he had to do in that time-sensitive moment.
The boy ran outside and grabbed his brother’s arm. He then screamed for help while he made sure to keep his brother’s head above water.
Due to Mason’s quick thinking and bravery, Nicholas did not sustain any injuries.
4-YEAR-OLD HERO: Little Mason Ochoa was honored by the Placentia Fire Department today after he saved his little brother from drowning in their backyard pool. https://t.co/adBHDGyPsH pic.twitter.com/iym9A2bivH — CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) November 6, 2020
The four-year-old’s heroic act did not go unrecognized. The Placentia Fire Department named him an honorary Placentia firefighter after rescuing his little brother from drowning.
Mason was given a demonstration of how to use a hose line, work the rescue tools and play paramedic with a roll of bandages.
He was also presented with the department’s challenge coin.
According to Custom Challenge Coins, this type of token is given to someone to honor them for a special achievement.
The family said they originally had a fence around their pool, but the fence came down when the house was sold. Thankfully, Mason was there to save the day.
“He’s a fast learner. He knows how to swim,” Mason’s grandfather Raul Velez said.
He went on to say that his grandson is his hero and urged families without fences around their pools to ‘be very careful.’
Unfortunately, far too many parents have dealt with the horrible tragedy of losing their child in this way.
According to the CDC, approximately ten people die each day in the United States from accidental drowning, two of them typically being children ages 14 and under.
Country music star Granger Smith lost his 3-year-old son, River, in 2019 due to an accidental drowning.
“Love those close to you, soak up those moments, live for today, live in the present because we’re not guaranteed tomorrow,” Granger said in a statement on Instagram at the time of his son’s passing.
Thankfully, Mason was able to save his little brother’s life, and their family has learned a valuable lesson they can share to help others keep their children safe.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Steve Harvey Foundation Blesses 12-Year-Old Prodigy by Paying College Tuition

A 12-year-old prodigy will be enrolling at Georgia Tech with comedian and TV host Steve Harvey paying the bill .
Caleb Anderson enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta , Georgia , at the age of 11 , which raised eyebrows and media interest as his story began to spread .
When news of the boy ’ s prowess reached Harvey , he offered to pay for Caleb ’ s next three years , according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
Caleb will be the youngest person to study aerospace engineering at the university .
The Anderson family thanked Harvey on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited , ” said Kobi Anderson , Caleb ’ s dad .
“ We were surprised .
Caleb was blown away and just extremely grateful.
” The family went public with Caleb ’ s story , as his mother , Claire , said , “ to be a voice for the gifted community , ” according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta .
Caleb ’ s intellectual achievements began young , and his mom made sure she could back them up .
“ I am grateful I videotaped Caleb when he was young because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed us that a 2-year-old was reading the United States Constitution , ” she said .
That ’ s not all .
According to WXIA , he knew 250 sign-language words at 9 months old .
Now that he can talk , Cabeb can speak in Spanish , French and Mandarin in addition to English .
The publicity led Georgia Tech to contact the family .
“ When Georgia Tech reached out to us , it was a dream come true , ” Kobi Anderson said .
“ I ’ ve had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : 4-Year-Old Boy Saves His 1-Year-Old Brother , Gets Honored by Local Fire Department “ Whenever I tell people how old I am and what grade I ’ m in , I end up being the focus of a lot of attention , and being the focus of a lot of attention does not bother me too much , ” he said .
“ However , I can get nervous sometimes.
” Anderson said Harvey asked Caleb to speak about his life to inspire others and let gifted students know they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father said the process has brought them closer .
“ I ’ m getting to know my son in ways that I ’ ve never known him because people are asking him questions that I may not have thought to ask , ” he said .
“ We are cherishing these moments.
” In writing about Harvey ’ s gift on the website GodUpdates , Heather Riggleman noted that Harvey and his wife set up the foundation that will fund Caleb to help others .
“ Blessing others is something God wants each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where we can , and however we can , ” she wrote .
“ It can be as simple as holding the door for someone , providing groceries , or lifting them up in prayer .
“ A gift of this magnitude will multiply and bless others as Caleb grows up.
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A 12-year-old prodigy will be enrolling at Georgia Tech with comedian and TV host Steve Harvey paying the bill.
Caleb Anderson enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 11, which raised eyebrows and media interest as his story began to spread.
When news of the boy’s prowess reached Harvey, he offered to pay for Caleb’s next three years, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Caleb will be the youngest person to study aerospace engineering at the university.
The Anderson family thanked Harvey on its Facebook page.
“We were excited,” said Kobi Anderson, Caleb’s dad. “We were surprised. Caleb was blown away and just extremely grateful.”
The family went public with Caleb’s story, as his mother, Claire, said, “to be a voice for the gifted community,” according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta.
Caleb’s intellectual achievements began young, and his mom made sure she could back them up.
“I am grateful I videotaped Caleb when he was young because I don’t think people would have believed us that a 2-year-old was reading the United States Constitution,” she said.
That’s not all. According to WXIA, he knew 250 sign-language words at 9 months old. Now that he can talk, Cabeb can speak in Spanish, French and Mandarin in addition to English.
The publicity led Georgia Tech to contact the family.
“When Georgia Tech reached out to us, it was a dream come true,” Kobi Anderson said.
“I’ve had a lot of attention,” Caleb said.
“Whenever I tell people how old I am and what grade I’m in, I end up being the focus of a lot of attention, and being the focus of a lot of attention does not bother me too much,” he said. “However, I can get nervous sometimes.”
Anderson said Harvey asked Caleb to speak about his life to inspire others and let gifted students know they are not alone.
Caleb’s father said the process has brought them closer.
“I’m getting to know my son in ways that I’ve never known him because people are asking him questions that I may not have thought to ask,” he said. “We are cherishing these moments.”
In writing about Harvey’s gift on the website GodUpdates, Heather Riggleman noted that Harvey and his wife set up the foundation that will fund Caleb to help others.
“Blessing others is something God wants each of us to do when we can, where we can, and however we can,” she wrote. “It can be as simple as holding the door for someone, providing groceries, or lifting them up in prayer.
“A gift of this magnitude will multiply and bless others as Caleb grows up.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Hot Mic Catches Trump’s Powerful 7-Word Message to Brother of Fallen Cop

This Thanksgiving , it ’ s important to remember all the things President Donald Trump has done for our country since he was elected in 2016 .
The president has brought a sense of independence back to working families and has made patriotism cool again while promoting embattled police officers and unifying people around issues such as trade , intervention in foreign wars and criminal justice reform .
But often overlooked is the way Trump has succeeded at times in showing his softer side .
The president is often categorized as brash and arrogant by his critics — many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honesty and good behavior .
You can tell a great deal about people ’ s character by what they do when they don ’ t think anybody is watching them or listening to them .
Trump-bashing CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin , for example , reportedly exposed who he really is to many of his former colleagues at The New Yorker last month on a Zoom call that turned NSFW .
Other Trump opponents have been caught on hot mics or still-feeding cameras just recently showing us who they are .
But a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother of a police officer killed in the line of duty , which occurred away from the mic , showed us who he is .
The president told Reggie Singh something that displayed his genuine care for people affected by the country ’ s disastrous immigration policies .
RELATED : In Stunning Interview , Obama Re-Writes History , Blames Trump for 2 of His Own Most-Hated Policies Singh ’ s bother , 33-year-old Ronil Singh , was murdered by an illegal immigrant in December 2018 after he stopped a car on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump mourned Singh ’ s death , with Reggie by his side , when delivering remarks the next month in McAllen , Texas .
“ We are deeply moved to have with us Reggie Singh , whose brother , Ronil Singh , incredible guy — I mean , I watched and I ’ ve rarely felt worse in watching news of our nation than watching your family , and the love that you have for your brother — I could see that , Reggie , the way it came through .
It came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president said Jan. 10 , 2019 .
Added Trump , “ I watched a family right around Christmas time , and I watched them suffer , and I ’ d like to ask if Reggie , maybe you could say a few words about your incredible brother , the job he was doing .
He was so beloved by the people in the department and beyond the department.
” Singh then spoke , saying , “ So Ronil Singh , we are originally from Fiji Islands .
He always wanted to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we migrated to America to fulfill his dream to join the law enforcement .
After — English is our second language , he worked on that , got his education , applied for a law enforcement agency , and he was asked to get his citizenship .
He worked towards that .
And he became a cop , K-9 , corporal K-9 .
“ And the way he was killed , what my family is going through right now , I do not want any other family , law enforcement person to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimize , put a stop to it , my family fully supports it .
“ At 33 years old , Ronil Singh was cremated , and I had to pick up his remains .
It breaks my heart .
And no one should ever , ever go through that .
Looking at that 5-month-old baby looking for his dad — no one should ever go through that on Christmas Day.
” When Trump and Singh were finished with their public remarks , the president leaned in closer to the brother of the fallen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught by a nearby microphone .
“ We ’ re with you .
You know that , right ?
” Trump said .
He then comforted Singh with a hug .
The moment wasn ’ t likely intended to be heard by the world , but it was .
It showed that Trump wasn ’ t simply paying lip service .
He cared for the Singh family ’ s suffering .
The president also made it clear he stands with law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lax immigration policies .
We should all be thankful that we ’ ve had a president these last four years who has emotional equity in his policy positions and who cares for the people affected by them .
Trump has had to fight tooth and nail for years to get things done on behalf of the American people .
And we know from his actions , both publicly and privately , that people matter to him .
The same can not be definitively said for so many establishment Washington politicians , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these last few years engaged in insincere partisan sniping .
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This Thanksgiving, it’s important to remember all the things President Donald Trump has done for our country since he was elected in 2016.
The president has brought a sense of independence back to working families and has made patriotism cool again while promoting embattled police officers and unifying people around issues such as trade, intervention in foreign wars and criminal justice reform.
But often overlooked is the way Trump has succeeded at times in showing his softer side.
The president is often categorized as brash and arrogant by his critics — many of whom themselves have issues with vanity, honesty and good behavior.
You can tell a great deal about people’s character by what they do when they don’t think anybody is watching them or listening to them.
Trump-bashing CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, for example, reportedly exposed who he really is to many of his former colleagues at The New Yorker last month on a Zoom call that turned NSFW.
Jeffrey Toobin fired by the New Yorker magazine after indecent exposure investigation https://t.co/8CUOFycYqa — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 11, 2020
Other Trump opponents have been caught on hot mics or still-feeding cameras just recently showing us who they are.
I just combined footage of CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asking @PressSec a question about the importance of wearings masks just now and what Collins does with her mask the second she thinks the cameras are off. Not great! pic.twitter.com/FUNUcZOOTI — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) September 16, 2020
Oops. A hot mic on @MSNBC caught correspondent Ken Dilanian giving a string of profanity that was spoken live on-air. https://t.co/e30Aj5BAvO — MediaResearchCenter (@theMRC) November 10, 2020
But a moment last year between Trump and the brother of a police officer killed in the line of duty, which occurred away from the mic, showed us who he is.
The president told Reggie Singh something that displayed his genuine care for people affected by the country’s disastrous immigration policies.
Singh’s bother, 33-year-old Ronil Singh, was murdered by an illegal immigrant in December 2018 after he stopped a car on suspicion of drunken driving in Newman, California.
Trump mourned Singh’s death, with Reggie by his side, when delivering remarks the next month in McAllen, Texas.
“We are deeply moved to have with us Reggie Singh, whose brother, Ronil Singh, incredible guy — I mean, I watched and I’ve rarely felt worse in watching news of our nation than watching your family, and the love that you have for your brother — I could see that, Reggie, the way it came through. It came through loud and clear,” the president said Jan. 10, 2019.
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Added Trump, “I watched a family right around Christmas time, and I watched them suffer, and I’d like to ask if Reggie, maybe you could say a few words about your incredible brother, the job he was doing. He was so beloved by the people in the department and beyond the department.”
Singh then spoke, saying, “So Ronil Singh, we are originally from Fiji Islands. He always wanted to be in law enforcement. So, legally, we migrated to America to fulfill his dream to join the law enforcement. After — English is our second language, he worked on that, got his education, applied for a law enforcement agency, and he was asked to get his citizenship. He worked towards that. And he became a cop, K-9, corporal K-9.
“And the way he was killed, what my family is going through right now, I do not want any other family, law enforcement person to go through that. Whatever it takes to minimize, put a stop to it, my family fully supports it.
“At 33 years old, Ronil Singh was cremated, and I had to pick up his remains. It breaks my heart. And no one should ever, ever go through that. Looking at that 5-month-old baby looking for his dad — no one should ever go through that on Christmas Day.”
When Trump and Singh were finished with their public remarks, the president leaned in closer to the brother of the fallen officer and made a comment that was caught by a nearby microphone.
“We’re with you. You know that, right?” Trump said.
He then comforted Singh with a hug.
The moment wasn’t likely intended to be heard by the world, but it was.
It showed that Trump wasn’t simply paying lip service. He cared for the Singh family’s suffering.
The president also made it clear he stands with law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep us safe and he understands the real-world impact of lax immigration policies.
We should all be thankful that we’ve had a president these last four years who has emotional equity in his policy positions and who cares for the people affected by them.
Trump has had to fight tooth and nail for years to get things done on behalf of the American people.
And we know from his actions, both publicly and privately, that people matter to him.
The same cannot be definitively said for so many establishment Washington politicians, or for those who have spent their time these last few years engaged in insincere partisan sniping.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--8-Year-Old Wins National Mullet Championship – and Yes, Apparently That’s a Thing

Jaxson Crossland , a third-grader from Celeste , Texas , just took first place for best mullet in the 2020 Kids Mullet Championships .
Many children from across the country submitted pictures of their unique mullet styles , which included Jaxson ’ s mullet , the freedom flapper , more modern mullets and even a bygone hairstyle known as the Tennessee top hat .
The submissions to the kids category of the national championships garnered more than 20,000 votes and 50,000 reactions via social media .
Jaxson ’ s mullet was ultimately declared the winner , and the 8-year-old decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money on boxing classes and new boxing gear .
“ Jax has been just ecstatic since winning .
It ’ s been so great to be able to enter him into something that celebrates what makes him different , ” his mother Zoie Shepard said to CNN .
“ It ’ s been so awesome for Jax , people recognize him everywhere now.
” Her son ’ s victorious response , however , was a humorous one : “ I can ’ t give autographs right now , cause I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heartwarming contests like this have grown increasingly popular in recent years , giving numerous everyday Americans their 15 minutes of fame .
“ The contest has blown up with over 20,000 votes from all over the country , ” USA Mullet Championships president Kevin Begola said in a statement .
“ During these tough times it ’ s important to have fun .
This is exactly what 2020 needed.
” According to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser , Lafayette Parish schools in Louisiana held a contest for children stuck at home due to COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boy Saves His 1-Year-Old Brother , Gets Honored by Local Fire Department Librarian Paula Graffeo and Principal Jon Downs from J. Wallace James Elementary came up with a unique way to celebrate Halloween for students .
They had participating students carve and decorate pumpkins that represented their favorite children ’ s book .
The school received more than 50 photos with the students holding their favorite children ’ s book and standing beside their decked-out pumpkins .
“ We have some very creative students this year , ” Graffeo said .
“ Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One student created an entire scene from the classic children ’ s book “ Charlotte ’ s Web , ” carving a Wilbur the pig pumpkin and surrounding it with faux spider webs .
Even though most children are forced to stay at home during these times , their creativity and artistic abilities seem to be flourishing .
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Jaxson Crossland, a third-grader from Celeste, Texas, just took first place for best mullet in the 2020 Kids Mullet Championships.
Many children from across the country submitted pictures of their unique mullet styles, which included Jaxson’s mullet, the freedom flapper, more modern mullets and even a bygone hairstyle known as the Tennessee top hat.
The submissions to the kids category of the national championships garnered more than 20,000 votes and 50,000 reactions via social media.
Jaxson’s mullet was ultimately declared the winner, and the 8-year-old decided to spend his $500 in prize money on boxing classes and new boxing gear.
“Jax has been just ecstatic since winning. It’s been so great to be able to enter him into something that celebrates what makes him different,” his mother Zoie Shepard said to CNN.
“It’s been so awesome for Jax, people recognize him everywhere now.”
Her son’s victorious response, however, was a humorous one:
“I can’t give autographs right now, cause I don’t know cursive,” he said.
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Heartwarming contests like this have grown increasingly popular in recent years, giving numerous everyday Americans their 15 minutes of fame.
“The contest has blown up with over 20,000 votes from all over the country,” USA Mullet Championships president Kevin Begola said in a statement.
“During these tough times it’s important to have fun. This is exactly what 2020 needed.”
According to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Lafayette Parish schools in Louisiana held a contest for children stuck at home due to COVID this past October.
Librarian Paula Graffeo and Principal Jon Downs from J. Wallace James Elementary came up with a unique way to celebrate Halloween for students.
They had participating students carve and decorate pumpkins that represented their favorite children’s book.
The school received more than 50 photos with the students holding their favorite children’s book and standing beside their decked-out pumpkins.
“We have some very creative students this year,” Graffeo said. “Some even dressed up like the character.”
One student created an entire scene from the classic children’s book “Charlotte’s Web,” carving a Wilbur the pig pumpkin and surrounding it with faux spider webs.
Even though most children are forced to stay at home during these times, their creativity and artistic abilities seem to be flourishing.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Vince Vaughn Opens Up About Handshake with Donald Trump That Sparked Outrage

American actor Vince Vaughn has recently opened up about the scrutiny he received for being seen with President Donald Trump in a private suite during the college football national championship game in January .
Vaughn , a self-described libertarian , was pictured talking with Trump and first lady Melania Trump , prompting widespread social media backlash among past co-stars and other pop culture icons .
According to the Los Angeles Times , Vaughn was disappointed to see the outpouring of negativity and anger directed toward him on social media over the simple act of interacting with the president .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to point out that he has been friendly with other politicians across the aisle .
He mentioned having also greeted James Carville , a Democratic strategist , at the same game .
“ In my career I ’ ve met a lot of politicians who I ’ ve always been cordial to ; I ’ ve met Nancy Pelosi and was cordial to her as well , ” Vaughn told the outlet .
“ It was the only time I ’ ve ever met him .
We said hello .
He was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reference to greeting Trump .
“ I didn ’ t get into policies .
I think people are more charged than ever about these things , but I don ’ t think people take that stuff as seriously as the small percentage that ’ s making noise about it.
” The actor went on to say his upbringing had led him to believe that Americans have a right to disagree with one another politically , yet remain civil in light of such disagreements .
“ I was raised with the idea that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should respect and defend that in other people , not shout it down .
The people you disagree with the most , you should stand up for their right to do that , ” he said .
Many on social media were quick to assume Vaughn was a Trump supporter .
However , the actor has said there has been only one candidate he has ever actually supported .
“ The only candidate I ever supported is Ron Paul .
I don ’ t have a party that I support or endorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difficulty of finding a candidate that is ideologically consistent .
“ For me , sometimes it ’ s difficult to find a candidate that you feel is philosophically consistent and not just going along with whoever is funding their particular party.
” He went on to describe the practice of “ canceling ” others over differing political beliefs as far too common .
Vaughn is not the only celebrity to face backlash for having interacted with or supporting the president .
Kirstie Alley , Dean Cain , Jon Voight , James Woods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and many others have faced criticism for their support of Trump .
In March , actress Alley faced severe backlash for tweeting about her gratefulness for the president ’ s leadership .
“ Dear Mr. President , wanted to thank you for ur recent decorum , sincerity , & care towards us , ” Alley wrote .
“ You ’ re taking charge & leading in a manner needed & wanted for this country .
I highly commend you for ur boundless energy & willingness to solve problems .
Thank you.
” Fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her tweet .
“ Are you out of your mind ?
” comedian John Melendez tweeted in response .
Standing her ground , Alley decided not to argue with him .
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American actor Vince Vaughn has recently opened up about the scrutiny he received for being seen with President Donald Trump in a private suite during the college football national championship game in January.
Vaughn, a self-described libertarian, was pictured talking with Trump and first lady Melania Trump, prompting widespread social media backlash among past co-stars and other pop culture icons.
I’m very sorry to have to share this video with you. All of it, every part of it. pic.twitter.com/ELMbDHZbZq — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 14, 2020
According to the Los Angeles Times, Vaughn was disappointed to see the outpouring of negativity and anger directed toward him on social media over the simple act of interacting with the president.
The “Old School” star was quick to point out that he has been friendly with other politicians across the aisle. He mentioned having also greeted James Carville, a Democratic strategist, at the same game.
“In my career I’ve met a lot of politicians who I’ve always been cordial to; I’ve met Nancy Pelosi and was cordial to her as well,” Vaughn told the outlet.
“It was the only time I’ve ever met him. We said hello. He was very personable,” Vaughn later said in reference to greeting Trump. “I didn’t get into policies. I think people are more charged than ever about these things, but I don’t think people take that stuff as seriously as the small percentage that’s making noise about it.”
The actor went on to say his upbringing had led him to believe that Americans have a right to disagree with one another politically, yet remain civil in light of such disagreements.
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“I was raised with the idea that you could have different likes and beliefs and you should respect and defend that in other people, not shout it down. The people you disagree with the most, you should stand up for their right to do that,” he said.
Many on social media were quick to assume Vaughn was a Trump supporter. However, the actor has said there has been only one candidate he has ever actually supported.
“The only candidate I ever supported is Ron Paul. I don’t have a party that I support or endorse,” the actor said, explaining the difficulty of finding a candidate that is ideologically consistent.
“For me, sometimes it’s difficult to find a candidate that you feel is philosophically consistent and not just going along with whoever is funding their particular party.”
He went on to describe the practice of “canceling” others over differing political beliefs as far too common.
Vaughn is not the only celebrity to face backlash for having interacted with or supporting the president.
Kirstie Alley, Dean Cain, Jon Voight, James Woods, Kristy Swanson, rapper Lil Wayne and many others have faced criticism for their support of Trump.
In March, actress Alley faced severe backlash for tweeting about her gratefulness for the president’s leadership.
Dear Mr. President, @realDonaldTrump
I wanted to thank you for ur recent decorum, sincerity, & care towards us. You’re taking charge & leading in a manner needed & wanted for this country. I highly commend you for ur boundless energy & willingness to solve problems. Thank you — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 24, 2020
“Dear Mr. President, wanted to thank you for ur recent decorum, sincerity, & care towards us,” Alley wrote.
“You’re taking charge & leading in a manner needed & wanted for this country. I highly commend you for ur boundless energy & willingness to solve problems. Thank you.”
Fellow Hollywood stars were quick to ridicule Alley for her tweet.
“Are you out of your mind?” comedian John Melendez tweeted in response.
BlAh blAh blAh https://t.co/fgUATShNN8 — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 24, 2020
Standing her ground, Alley decided not to argue with him.
“BLAh blAh blAh,” Alley responded.
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westernjournal--2020-11-26--Football Player’s Cocky Celebration Costs Team in a Big Way

Last year , wide receiver Elijah Moore brought the eyes of the world to Ole Miss for his antics .
This year , as the annual Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State looms on Saturday , Nov. 28 , Moore , a junior , is being hailed for what he does when he isn ’ t pretending to be a dog .
Down 21-14 last Thanksgiving , the Rebels launched a long drive with time winding down .
Moore appeared to be a hero by catching a touchdown pass with only four seconds to play .
Moore then crawled on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the end zone , raised one leg and acted as though he was urinating like a dog .
The resulting unsportsmanlike conduct , 15-yard penalty forced Ole Miss to take its extra-point attempt from 35 yards out , Luke Logan ’ s kick went wide right , and Ole Miss lost 21-20 .
The incident was noted at the time as one more manifestation of the “ culture of me.
” Since then , Moore has aimed to move on .
“ I just tried to flip the page , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began , according to the Clarion-Ledger .
“ I ’ ve got a new coach .
That ’ s a blessing .
I ’ m just trying to be positive and leave the past in the past and be a better player overall .
Just learn from my lessons .
It ’ s been motivating .
Being a young man , you know everyone makes mistakes .
I don ’ t really use them as losses .
I take them as a lesson .
I learn from my lessons.
” Moore said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I just want to be that person who does everything right .
I feel like a leader doesn ’ t have to speak as much ; he just has to do his job correctly , ” he said , according to 247sports .
Nearing the anniversary of his heroics and antics , Moore is making news the way he wants to — on the field .
Moore had 13 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns Nov. 14 as Ole Miss beat South Carolina 59-42 .
Rebels quarterback Matt Corral had 513 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do not believe there ’ s another guy in the country like him , ” Corral told Sports Illustrated .
“ His route running is different .
It ’ s prolific .
He belongs in the NFL.
” Moore , who has 74 catches for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns in seven games this season , said his focus is on winning .
“ Just whenever my number is called , I ’ ve got to make the plays , ” he said .
“ I really want more .
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Last year, wide receiver Elijah Moore brought the eyes of the world to Ole Miss for his antics.
This year, as the annual Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State looms on Saturday, Nov. 28, Moore, a junior, is being hailed for what he does when he isn’t pretending to be a dog.
Down 21-14 last Thanksgiving, the Rebels launched a long drive with time winding down. Moore appeared to be a hero by catching a touchdown pass with only four seconds to play.
The hero status didn’t last long.
Moore then crawled on his hands and knees at the back of the end zone, raised one leg and acted as though he was urinating like a dog.
An insane finish to the #EggBowl as Ole Miss’ Elijah Moore picks up late unsportsmanlike call for breaking out the dog peeing TD celebration. The Rebels would go on the miss the pushed back game-tying PAT. ? ?♂ (?: @SECNetwork) pic.twitter.com/HrTNjyvszT — the Sports ON Tap (@thesportsontap) November 28, 2019
The resulting unsportsmanlike conduct, 15-yard penalty forced Ole Miss to take its extra-point attempt from 35 yards out, Luke Logan’s kick went wide right, and Ole Miss lost 21-20.
The incident was noted at the time as one more manifestation of the “culture of me.”
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Since then, Moore has aimed to move on.
“I just tried to flip the page,” he said in September as a new season began, according to the Clarion-Ledger.
“I’ve got a new coach. That’s a blessing. I’m just trying to be positive and leave the past in the past and be a better player overall. Just learn from my lessons. It’s been motivating. Being a young man, you know everyone makes mistakes. I don’t really use them as losses. I take them as a lesson. I learn from my lessons.”
Moore said he is trying to become a leader.
“I just want to be that person who does everything right. I feel like a leader doesn’t have to speak as much; he just has to do his job correctly,” he said, according to 247sports.
Nearing the anniversary of his heroics and antics, Moore is making news the way he wants to — on the field.
Elijah Moore has 3 games of 200+ receiving yards More than any player in College Football pic.twitter.com/ppBd9SdcgP — PFF College (@PFF_College) November 20, 2020
Moore had 13 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns Nov. 14 as Ole Miss beat South Carolina 59-42. Rebels quarterback Matt Corral had 513 passing yards for the game.
“I do not believe there’s another guy in the country like him,” Corral told Sports Illustrated. “His route running is different. It’s prolific. He belongs in the NFL.”
Moore, who has 74 catches for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns in seven games this season, said his focus is on winning.
“Just whenever my number is called, I’ve got to make the plays,” he said. “I really want more. It doesn’t stop.”
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