WGNO-TV out of Louisiana reported that a local body shop owner has created an app that stops kids from texting and driving.
Michael Watson, owner of Jim’s Body Shop in LaPlace, La., created an app called Text Guardian that prevents kids from using their phones while driving and also automatically contacts parents if the app is compromised or deleted.
To read the full story and watch a video on how the app works, click HERE.
This marks National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source’s fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder tier.
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source has committed again to the CIF Annual Donor Program, marking their fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder (highest) tier.
Introduced in 2021, the Annual Donor Program was designed to bring needed recurring resources to the foundation so it can deliver on its mission to “answer the call” when those in the industry have been impacted by catastrophic events such as wildfires, hurricanes, flooding or COVID.
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Ensio Piispanen immigrated from Finland to the U.S. and founded Keene Auto Body in 1928.
The competition featured 70 competitors showcasing their skills in welding, painting and estimating.
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