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Woman Wins Settlement After Pedicure Goes Awry
Clara Shellman success- fully sued a Tampa salon after getting a cut on her foot that caused an amputation.
In 2018, Shellman visited Tammy’s Nails on Hillsbor- ough Avenue to get a pedicure. During the pedicure, she got a cut on her foot. Shellman’s medical history included a di- agnosis of peripheral arterial disease. The disease causes narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs.
The cut on Shellman’s leg
PA New Year, A New Resiliency
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became infected. The infection spread rapidly and Shellman had to get her leg amputated.
Shellman sued the salon and showed that the salon used contaminated equipment and did not train employees
on maintenance to keep tools safe.
Tammy’s Nails claimed the equipment was not contami- nated and that her leg was am- putated because Shellman delayed getting treatment and neglected to do anything to stop the infection from spread- ing.
The settlement reached was $1.75 million to compen- sate for medical costs and other assorted losses. Shell- man is living with relatives and cannot live alone.
Happy New Year’s Resolution
raying for a Posi- States citizens. We can we want to see in our soci- tive, Productive year build buildings together, ety to make 2022 our year
in 2022, entering the new year being optimistic, caring and understanding.
My heart is heavy right now and my prayers go out to the families that were impacted by the tor- nados in the following states, December, 2021: Arkansas, Illinois, Ken- tucky, Missouri, Missis- sippi and Tennessee.
It is vital, that we work together to build a better future for all the United
play athletic sports to- gether, and yes work to- gether, but how come we cannot unite together? We need each other no matter if we agree or disagree with decisions that are made. Let’s be like a chain-link fence, con- nected and united to work together to make positive changes in our communi- ties.
As we welcome 2022, let’s truly be the change
of bounce back, resiliency, and production. Let’s take proactive measures to serve our community and support our fellow citi- zens with meeting their needs. Let’s not wait until disaster happens in our back yard. We have the ca- pacity to make a differ- ence, so let’s all do our part.
DR. SHANDALE TERRELL Lakeland, Florida
T his time of year, we tend to look back at our lives and choose to make lists to improve our behavior or to become a better person. We also vow to change the toxic people in our lives for people who bring
love, warmth, and acceptance instead of “takers,” “negativ- ity and judgementalism” to our lives.
Others of us will vow to do those things we planned to ac- complish in 2021, but did not complete for some reason. If you are having trouble coming up with your list of resolu- tions, here are a few resolutions to consider.
Register to vote and vote, in every election in 2022. Se- lecting local, county, state, and congressional leaders is just as important as voting for the President of the United States.
Forgive someone you have been holding a grudge against. Vow to leave grudges and hate behind in 2021. Ac- cept apologies from someone when given.
Call a “friend” or relative you didn’t see or talk to in 2021. Hug those you love every day or tell them you love them. Call someone who lives alone more often.
Drive the speed limit. Be courteous to other drivers. Lis- ten more and talk less. Do something nice for someone or a family that is struggling. Take a colleague, church member or relative you would like to know better to lunch. Be nice.
We all can take better care of ourselves, so get that phys- ical exam, mammogram, PSA test and colonoscopy you’ve been putting off. Vow to love yourself more on your life’s journey. No one can love you more than you love yourself. By all means, GET VACCINATED against the Coronavirus and convince at least one other person to get vaccinated as well. You will save your life and the lives of those you “say” you love.
Furthermore, step out on faith towards that dream or goal you’ve been procrastinating about. Take small steps to- wards accomplishing your goal. Change your perspective on life by visiting a veterans’ hospital or nursing home.
Finally, take this opportunity not only to become a bet- ter person, but to create a better world also. A Happy New Year is within your grasp. Reach out and grab it. Happy New Year!
Positive Discipline For Our Children
BY RHONDA ERVIN
I have been working in the education field for 35 years, and one day I plan to open my own daycare.
Through these 35 years, I have seen so much change in the childcare and in the home. There are 3 to 16-year-olds telling the teachers and parents what to do and there is no disci- pline. We are allowing our children to make these wrong choices. There is no discipline in the home, childcare centers, or the schools.
Discipline means posi- tive training towards a bet- ter future. Discipline has to be taught to our chil- dren. We as parents and teachers have to show and tell our children right from wrong by using calm words and actions. Action
doesn’t mean we have to hit, spank or verbally abuse the child. It’s very important that we use pos- itive discipline with our children.
Positive discipline is not about just giving con- sequences, it’s about en- suring that our children gain the skills they would need to become more pos- itive and responsible adults.
Positive discipline helps teach children to manage their behavior!!!
8 Healthy Discipline Strategies That Can Be Used In The Home, Day- care And Schools
1 - Show and tell chil- dren the right from wrong, using calm words and ac- tions.
2 - Set limits.
3 - Give consequences and follow through with them!
4 - Hear them out (the child); listen to the end of the message from the child. Children like to be heard.
5 - Give the child your full attention.
6 - Catch the child being good and praise the child for their good.
7 - Try to respond when you need to and remem- ber, using a calm voice and calm actions.
8 - Be prepared for the trouble that may come. Learn from your own mis- takes!!!
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