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AGE RESTRICTIONS HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO LIE ABOUT YOUR AGE FOR A BETTER EDUCATION?

I have a lot of longevity in my family. My grandmother, Meme Delia, died when she was 96 years old. She was a delightful old lady, and strong willed — she never took offense if we called her a “tough old broad.” When she was alive, she would tell us stories about her childhood and how, when she was growing up in the late 1800s, women didn’t have the rights they do today. The stories she told mostly revolved around her education. Delia would tell us how girls couldn’t go to school beyond the sixth grade, but that didn’t stop her. She loved learning and this, combined with indulging parents, allowed Meme to go to school for several years afterward. Lying about her age, her parents started to enroll her in different sixth grade schools so she could continue to

next decade or so after her death, he would cook his own meals, clean his house, shovel his driveway, and just take care of himself. There were times when I would go over to help shovel the driveway, but he’d tell me I was doing it wrong. He’d tell me to get inside and make a cup of coffee, and while I was doing that, he’d finish up the driveway by himself.

Pepe passed away at the age of 102, and my aunt and uncle were tasked with cleaning out my grandparents’ house. Some time after, we got a call from them, and they told us that we needed to get over there — they found information regarding Meme that we should all see. They had found more

learn. Then, later in life, she fell in love with Alex, my grandfather, and the two married just before the Great Depression. However, back then,

information regarding her birth and discovered that Delia had even lied to Alex about her age. She wasn’t five years older than we thought — she was 10! Meme Delia had passed away when she was 106 years old. I find it incredible that Meme had to lie about her age just so she could get a better education and marry the man she loved.

” In order to marry the man she loved, she had to lie about her age again.

Delia often talked about how young girls were treated back then. She would say how it was cruel to young girls to withhold something as important as education just because they were girls. Meme loved to read and learn, and she didn’t let society stop

women weren’t allowed to marry men younger than them, and Pepe was, by several years. So in order to marry the man she loved, she had to lie about her age again. When Delia passed away, Pepe called the family together to tell us what Meme had done, just to live her life. That was when we found out she was five years older than we thought, and that she actually passed away when she was 101 years old. Now, my grandfather was a hard worker and just as strong-willed as my grandmother. For the

her from doing that. She continued to read well into the last years of her life, especially history and travel books. She talked a lot about how lucky kids were in today’s age. These long summer months get me thinking about family and how far we’ve come because of our ancestors who fought for the rights we have today. It might be a good idea to take a few moments and appreciate the freedoms they’ve given us.

–Kirk Simoneau

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COOKIE DOUGH: IS IT REALLY BAD FOR YOU?

We all do it. You make a batch of chocolate chip cookies and spoon yourself a sample of the dough. Then the kids clamor for a taste. By the time the first batch of cookies comes out of the oven, everyone’s had their fill.

harbored bacteria that would make you sick. Everyone seemed to worry about anything that had to do with raw eggs.

As it turns out, raw eggs are surprisingly safe. If the eggs are properly handled and stored, chances are they won’t make you sick, even if consumed raw. The danger of salmonella poisoning is negligible. The danger, instead, comes from raw flour. Dry flour, as it sits in your kitchen cabinet, can harbor harmful bacteria, including E. coli. Research by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the dangers present in flour. Both organizations have investigated illnesses across the country that have been traced to raw flour. What makes flour problematic? The flour you buy in the supermarket is minimally treated from the moment the grain is harvested to the moment you add it to your favorite cookie recipe. Bacteria in the wheat field can travel all the way to your home. The FDA recommends you avoid eating raw dough or batter and use proper kitchen hygiene — wash your hands, utensils, and work surfaces before and after contact with raw flour. Wait until the cookies are fully baked and cooled before enjoying their amazingness. If you or your kids really love cookie dough — never fear! There are many recipes available online for flourless (as well as eggless) cookie dough. These recipes are great for anyone with food allergies and anyone who loves to indulge in raw cookie dough but doesn’t want the risk. Check them out!

But is eating raw cookie dough, or even cake batter, a bad idea?

We’ve all heard about the dangers of eating raw cookie dough, but how many of us actually know someone who has gotten sick after eating it? Years ago, conventional wisdom suggested that the raw eggs in cookie dough

Traveler, Assistant, Go-Getter Meet Linda Sutton! tt !

For our employee spotlight this month, we decided to focus on our wonderful legal assistant, Linda Sutton.

2013, they went to Sturgis, the largest motorcycle event in America. This year, they plan on driving to Bristol, Tennessee, in August, and in September, Linda’s daughter, Lizzie, is getting married. “I’m very excited,” she says. “I can’t wait!” Nixon, Vogelman, Slawsky & Simoneau are pleased to have such a delightful legal assistant on our team! Her experience and go-getter attitude add to our determination to get the best outcomes we can for our clients while creating a friendly and homey atmosphere.

Linda works closely with Larry Vogelman, assisting him and his clients in anything they may need. Her helpful nature doesn’t cease there — Linda is known to help anyone in the office. “When I need to do work for someone, I do it,” she states. “I’m a team player. If someone needs help, I’ll do it.” Linda has been working in the legal field for 30 years. Before she started working for Nixon, Vogelman, Slawsky & Simoneau, Linda worked with several other law firms. “I first started working as an assistant at a larger company. I worked there for 16 years, but it wasn’t as homey as it is here at Nixon. After them, I worked with a few smaller firms before I started working for Larry, and my experience here has been really great.” When Linda isn’t in the office helping out lawyers and clients, she’s spending time with her cat, Joe, and with her husband, Pete. “My husband and I like to get out on our motorcycle,” she says. They also enjoy traveling and make a point to go somewhere at least once a year. “Last year, we went to Florida for our honeymoon and rode around for Daytona Beach Bike Week.” And in

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Lying in Court Won’t Bring Justice A FIRED CLIENT

Many people who have been injured require the help of attorneys to receive the money they need to return to their routine lives. People who have been given unfair treatment in what can be one of the most challenging situations need the right representation. We at Nixon, Vogelman, Slawsky & Simoneau Law help many people in search of legal justice. But some people try to use the system in their favor. Recently, a client came to our firm seeking help for an injury case. According to the client, he was seriously hurt in a car crash and had large medical bills. The accident also caused him to miss work, and he couldn’t participate in his usual daily routines, either. He sought help to pay off the bills and get what he deserved for his injury, and we decided to represent him.

his financial crisis, around a million dollars. However, while going through the mediation, the defense lawyer produced a video recording and played it for the court. In the video, it showed the client helping his girlfriend move in the timeframe when he was supposedly injured. The client was seen lifting heavy boxes, jumping up and down, and running. There was

Simoneau, we value every one of our clients, but we will not stand for people who attempt to use the system for their selfish gain. We understand that it can be hard to move forward after an accident. Picking up your life after such an occurrence can seem nearly impossible. However, using an accident and those around you for personal gain isn’t something we believe in.

no evidence of the so-called severe injury which caused him so much misfortune. After the video was shown, the offer dropped to $100,000, far less than the initial amount of money, but still a considerable amount. However, our attorney, Kirk Simoneau, who was representing him at the time, fired him on the spot and walked out of court. At Nixon, Vogelman, Slawsky &

If you’ve been injured and are

looking for compensation, it’s important to think before you act. Is it worth going to court over?

More importantly, is it worth putting yourself in an even worse situation with the law?

We built a solid case that would give him the large sum of money he needed to cover

Be Inspired and

Have a Laugh

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INSIDE This Issue

The Tough Old Broad Who Lied

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Should You Stop Eating Raw Cookie Dough Right Now?

Our Wonderful Legal Assistant

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The Lie That Was Dismissed

6 Dog Mayors From Around the U.S.

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too died in office in 2008. Later that year, Lucy Lou, a border collie, was elected into office and became the town’s first female mayor. The good news is she saw her term through to the end, but she didn’t run for a second term. Instead, pitbull Brynneth Pawltro, or Brynn as his friends call him, ran and won. Today, you’ll find Brynn roaming Rabbit Hash, staying carefully out of Health and Safety’s way.

WHEN POLITICS GOES TO THE DOGS 6 Dog Mayors From Around the U.S.

Most towns and cities around the country play it safe: They elect humans to hold political office. But a few towns decided to do something a little different. They threw political formality to the wind and elected dogs to office. Here are a few popular pups from around the country. Duke. This Great Pyrenees became one of the most popular pups to hold elected office. He first ran for mayor in 2014 in Cormorant Township, Minnesota, and won by a landslide. He’s been in the mayoral race every year since then — and he’s won every time! Today, Duke is still in office, where he never misses a photo-op or a pat on the head. Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller. This golden retriever was first elected to office in 2012 in Idyllwild, California. His election was part of an initiative put together by an organization called Animal Rescue Friends, or ARF. As part of the election, area residents could nominate their cat or dog for mayor. During the inaugural event, 14

dogs and two cats ran for mayor, with Max leading the pack. Max was elected to a second term in 2013, but soon passed away after a battle with cancer. Thankfully, his successor was quickly appointed: Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller II. Brynneth Pawltro, Lucy Lou, Junior Cochran, and Goofy Borneman. These four dogs all hail from Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Back in 1998, the people of Rabbit Hash decided to elect a dog mayor. That year, Goofy Borneman, a mixed breed, became the first in what would become a continuing tradition. He held the office until 2001, when he passed away at age 16. In 2004, Junior Cochran, a black Labrador, took on the role of mayor, but his term was plagued by scandal after he spent too much time hanging around the town’s general store — and Health and Safety was called. Then, he

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