Fleschner Stark Tanoos and Newlin - October 2019
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October 2019
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Our referrals continue to be one of the best ways clients find us, and we deeply appreciate it! for your trust and confidence. Thank you As with any program, success depends on the commitment of those involved. The participants in the Teen Court program are, as the name suggests, predominantly teenagers. The program utilizes teenage attorneys, teenage or college-aged intern bailiffs, teenage or college-aged intern court clerks, and teenage jurors. The participants develop leadership abilities, teamwork skills, and a sense of self-worth. When people think of the month of October, one of the first things that comes to mind is Halloween. While this certainly is a fun holiday, and many people spend all month celebrating it (including decorating their homes for the big day), there is actually another“holiday”in October that isn’t as well-known. This day falls on the fourth Saturday of the month and is called Make a Difference Day. It brings attention to community service and acts of kindness, which we believe in at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin. Outside of the firm, I’ve personally been able to make a difference volunteering with Chances and Services for Youth Teen Court. For the last several years, I have served as a judge, listening to cases. Teen Court is made to assist first-time offenders and is designed as a type of deferred program for children meeting certain eligibility requirements. To qualify for the program, the teen must admit to committing a misdemeanor or lower charge. The court session involves developing a constructive sentence through a process utilizing teenage attorneys and jurors, giving newmeaning to the phrase“jury of your peers.”Constructive sentences can include community service hours, jury terms, workshops, and essays. Each case brought before the jury will be different, as will the sentence. Once the sentence is completed, there is no evidence of the offense on the teen’s record, effectively giving the teenager a second chance to be a model citizen. The idea is to target those who, with some encouragement, have the best chance of staying out of future trouble.
The defendants are teens in the community, usually referred to
Teen Court from the juvenile probation office. After they are ticketed for their
offense(s), they are referred to Teen Court. The attorneys are trained volunteers, where the training consists of situational lessons, job shadowing, and acting as supportive counsel and lead counsel. The teen attorneys may call to question witnesses and bring forth information pertaining to their argument of the case. Aggravating and mitigating circumstances are heavily discussed. Teens make up the jury, and their verdicts must be unanimous before they can return from deliberation. Defendants participating in this program are required to serve at least one term as a jury member, but no more than four. Members will be selected from area schools. Participants select from three different terms: fall, spring, or summer. Without this program, I believe we would see more of our community’s youth in the court system. My job is not only to defer them from committing crimes in the future but to also truly understand who they are. I have heard cases where the charges range from intimidation to drug possession, with the defendant ranging in age from 9 to 18. Most of the time, they have something going on in their life that led them to commit the crimes. I can be there to offer support and make sure to emphasize that, even if no one in their lives has told them, they are bright and talented young individuals who have their whole lives in front of them. I have cried on the bench, and I have yelled on the bench. But I like to think this program and I have had an impact on these young people. I sometimes serve as a temporary judge here in Vigo County, and I can attest that grandfathers, fathers, and their sons have gone through the court system. Generations have come and gone. My goal with the Teen Court program is to make a difference by helping break this cycle and decrease the juvenile cases that are littered throughout our judicial system. – Caleb Fleschner
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Cut from the back. Cutting the top of the pumpkin is traditional, but it removes the stem, which helps keep the pumpkin fresh. It also threatens the structural integrity of the pumpkin. Cutting from the bottom is not good, either, because all the liquid inside the pumpkin will ooze out. For the best results, carefully cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin. Apply petroleum jelly. After you’ve scooped out all the“pumpkin guts”and carved your masterpiece, apply a little petroleum jelly to the cuts. This will help seal in moisture. The Farmers’ Almanac also recommends spraying your pumpkin with anti-humidity hairspray to lock in freshness.
Jack-o’-lanterns are an iconic part of the Halloween aesthetic, but they can quickly backfire. If you carve your pumpkins too early, you may end up with a moldy mess on Halloween. The first rule of jack-o’- lanterns is to wait as long as possible before you start carving. Here are some other tips to help you achieve the perfect jack-o’-lantern this year. Find the perfect pumpkin. A great jack-o’-lantern starts in the pumpkin patch —or in the grocery store if you’re short on time. Look for a fresh pumpkin with a sturdy, green stem, no bruises, and a flat bottom so it’s stable when you’re carving. Size and shape aren’t important, so long as the pumpkin sparks your creativity. Just make sure you don’t accidentally bring home a small sugar pie pumpkin, which will be harder to carve. Wash your pumpkin. Before you start carving, mix 1 tsp of chlorine bleach with 4 liters of water and wash your pumpkin to help prevent mold. Be sure to wear gloves!
don’t have to worry about any trick-or-treaters getting burned if they accidentally trip over your pumpkin.
Go electric. Using a real candle heats up the inside of the pumpkin, causing it to decompose faster. An LED tealight with a flickering effect will create that classic spooky jack-o’-lantern look and keep the pumpkin cool. Plus, you
These tips are to help your jack-o’-lantern last longer. When it comes to designs, feel free to let your imagination run wild! The best jack-o’-lantern is one you’re proud to show off on Halloween.
What You Need to Know About the Risks
There’s growing fear that vaping will become the next generation’s version of smoking. Several of these concerns are supported by a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that found high schoolers and middle schoolers use e-cigarettes more often than regular cigarettes. Juul is a brand of e-cigarette, an electronic nicotine delivery system, that vaporizes a liquid for inhalation. The liquid used is contained in replaceable cartridges called “pods,”which come in a variety of flavors. Juul is known for its flash-drive shape, which makes it easy to conceal and use in public places, including schools. The company has come under fire recently in the wake of three lawsuits alleging the devices have caused Juul users to become addicted to nicotine. Although Juul vaping devices are intended for adults 21 and older, they have become popular among teens. In fact, the devices are so trendy, many kids use the word as a verb, often referring to the act as “juuling.” The Juul lawsuits claim the manufacturers of the Juul deceptively marketed an extremely concentrated nicotine system to teenagers and young adults in order to get them addicted to Juul products.
Our office is currently looking for people who vape who may have experienced any of the following:
• Addiction—with or without treatment. • Diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis,
pneumonia, or eosinophilic pneumonia that required medical treatment, including hospitalization. Juul smokers can very quickly develop a significant type of pneumonia that may require ICU care, including mechanical ventilation. • COPD or advanced asthma after using Juul products.• • Heart attack (myocardial infarction) after using Juul products. We are not suggesting you have been injured by Juul. We also are not suggesting that all, nor most, people are injured or damaged by Juul products. We are simply stating that accepted medical research shows that some people have suffered damage as a result of Juul products, often severe. Also, please understand every state has statutes of limitations governing lawsuits against manufacturers of drugs and medical products. If you have a valid lawsuit and it is not filed before the statute of limitations expires, you may be forever barred from bringing legal action. If you have been injured as a result of Juul, please contact us immediately at (812) 231-5128 for a free consultation. Get the help you need today!
Juul and Vaping
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Employee of theMonth
Our Clients Say It Best
Raquel is our Social Security post-hearing department case manager, and she’s been with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin for three- and-a-half years. In her role, she is responsible for the case once the client has attended a hearing and waiting for a decision. In addition, she also handles the appeals, appeal council level cases, and assists with Spanish-speaking clients.
One of her favorite things about her job is being able to help
Raquel Quintana-Thorpe
“Filing for disability was so easy with themwhen I felt like I wasn’t able to do it alone. They handled everything and won my case hands down. I could barely walk, and the attorney they sent was so caring and helpful. I have recommended them to many of my friends.” -Christy F. “I had a very easy time when I decided to hire Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin Law firm. I had been rejected by Social Security, but, as soon as I found them and got them on board, it was just a matter of three months before I got my benefits. All I had to do was go to an evaluation by a physical therapist close to home, and it was done.” -Alleen F. We Handle Case Types Did You Know We Handle All of These Types of Cases?
clients and resolve their cases. Raquel says, “Being able to speak a different language has given me the opportunity to help even more clients, and that makes me feel very happy and proud of what I do. I also love the people I work with because we have a fun environment, and we accomplish great things working together as a team.”
The folks who voted for Raquel said, “She is a great asset to the firm. She is always willing to help out with a smile on her face, and she is great with her clients.”
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This recipe fromMomofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers.
Ingredients
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2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/3 cup dry milk powder
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2- inch pieces
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Directions 1.
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• Medical malpractice • Wrongful death • Social Security disability • Family law
Heat oven to 275 F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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To Make a Difference
The Secret to a Perfect Jack- O’-Lantern Is Vaping Actually Dangerous?
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Employee of the Month Leftover Candy Snack Mix
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Tips for Fighting Free Radicals
The Free Radical 411 How to Minimize Age-Inducing Atoms
If you’ve ever picked up a health magazine while waiting at the doctor’s office, then you’re probably familiar with the term“free radicals”— at least enough to know that they get a bad rap from doctors and beauticians alike. But what are they, exactly? According to Live Science , free radicals are atoms with unpaired electrons that have split off from oxygen molecules in the body and started to“scavenge”for other electrons to pair with. That wouldn’t be problematic, except that these atoms tend to damage cells, lipids, proteins, and even DNA along the way, and that destruction has serious consequences. As Live Science puts it,“Free radicals are associated with human disease, including cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and many others. They also may have a link to aging, which has been defined as a gradual accumulation of free-radical damage.” Unfortunately, it’s impossible to entirely avoid free radicals and the havoc they wreak. The process that forms free radicals, called oxidative stress, can be kick- started by a variety of different substances found in food, water, medicine, and even the air we breathe, according to the Huntington’s Outreach Project for Education at Stanford University. Unsurprisingly, these substances are things already considered unhealthy, like alcohol, exposure to X-rays, ozone, fried food, chemical pesticides, air pollutants, and tobacco smoke.
That said, there is one molecule that is stable enough to stand up to and reduce free radicals: the antioxidant. According to a study published by Pharmacognosy Reviews, antioxidants can “donate an electron to a rampaging free radical and neutralize it, thus reducing its ability to damage.”Synthetic
antioxidants exist but can sometimes have harmful side effects, so scientists
advise protecting yourself by avoiding free radical triggers like alcohol, processed foods, and red meat, and ingesting natural antioxidants in the form of berries, stone fruits, olives, onions, garlic, and green and black teas. Herbs and spices like cinnamon, basil, turmeric, and fenugreek can ratchet up your antioxidant levels too. While it can’t guarantee immortality, the right diet can certainly help you stave off aging and disease, so why not start today?
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