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Buddy Check 22 Buddy Check 22 is an American Legion program that reaches out to possibly at-risk veterans. The "22" in the name is most significant: it is the average number of veteran suicides per day. On the 22nd of each month, veterans in Buddy Check will call (or text or email or drop by) another veteran to let them know they're not alone. Whether it's PTSD, suicidal thoughts, difficulty coping or anything else, BC22 veterans will be there to help. Do you have a Buddy Check program in your area? Do you participate in either the national or a local group? Some local groups go beyond the phone calls and host monthly meetings and events. By providing a venue for making social connections and getting suicide prevention information, veterans come to know they're not alone. To look for groups in your area, search for: "Buddy Check 22" veterans and your state. To go to the source, the American Legion, check: www.legion.org/buddycheck. If you especially want to start a BC22 in your area, this is the place to begin. Not affiliated with the American Legion is a nightly Zoom Buddy Check. Get there through the Warrior NOW Nightly Buddy Check at warriornow.org/buddy-check. Warrior NOW is a nonprofit committed to veteran mental health and suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling, call Veteran's Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. Recently the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to designate one week per year as "Buddy Check Week." During that week, veteran mentors will learn how to do buddy checks and to access the support their buddies need. The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to pitch in with education and materials for mentors to help their buddies. The House of Representatives, however, went home for the year without addressing the Buddy Check bill. They referred it to a subcommittee, where it now sits.
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 Vote Heather Vernillo, Constitutional Republican For Pinellas CountyChoose a new voice to represent North Pinellas. Pinellas First. Constitution Always. Freedom Forever. My background
I am a small business owner in Pinellas County. I am the owner operator of Vernillo Health & Wellness in Palm Harbor. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Florida Independent Practice in Primary Care. My focus is on affordable wellness solutions and I collaborate with many area providers to coordinate care. With that I do independent disability rating exams for Veterans with service connected injuries. I also work with a company helping with access to outpatient addiction treatments. I am clinical faculty at St. Petersburg College helping mold the minds of our next generation of local healthcare workers. I am mother to twin girls who attend Tarpon Springs High School. We moved to Florida in 2011 and call Palm Harbor our home. My passions are health, safety and the environment. I am a wildlife conservationist and do not believe that North Pinellas needs to become the next Florida metropolis. I am a proud patriot. I am a proud American. Pinellas First. Constitution Always. My top issues Environmental impacts (i.e. Red Tide) of increased development Elimination of contracts for vendors not serving our residents properly (i.e. Sunstar) Decreasing the motor vehicle fatalities Reducing pedestrian and bike accidents Flood mitigation/ Storm Preparations Improvement and accountability for CPS Crack down on the increase in human trafficking Health, Wellness and Safety of Residents Preservation of key wildlife species and open land Assisting small business growth/job market growth Fostering Bodily Autonomy- No Mandates Safety of First Responders/County Employees Cutting wasteful and redundant spending to help lower taxes TERM LIMITS for County Commission- 8 is Enough! My involvement Current state gopher tortoise volunteer with state project at Boyd Nature Preserve mapping burrows. Increasing awareness about Klosterman Preserve Pending member of Pinellas County Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council Volunteer with Birds in Helping Hands wildlife rescue. Assisting with Raptor Center of Tampa Bay and Seaside Bird Sanctuary Member Friends of Brooker Creek Member Suncoast Sierra Club Active participant with Keep Pinellas Beautiful events Active member in multiple Pinellas political action groups Vocal member of the community against mandates Past Elections committee member of NSNA Former executive board member of NJNS Former executive board member of the Port Reading Fire Dept Sigma Theta Thau member COPYRIGHT © 2022 VERNILLO FOR PINELLAS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PAID FOR BY HEATHER VERNILLO, REPUBLICAN, FOR PINELLAS COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 4 CONTACT ME AT MY CAMPAIGN OFFICE 727-476-3100 VERNILLOFORPINELLAS@GMAIL.COM 3060 ALT 19 PALM HARBOR, FL 34683 China Continues Its March to World Dominance William W Urban, Ph.D *PART 4 of 4 part series8/8/2022  by William W Urban, Ph.D
In the early 1970’s, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): 1) clarified its purpose; 2) strengthen its control over the people of China; and 3) established a “100 Year Plan,” the long-term Chinese objective of World Dominance. The CCP “100 Year Plan” has evolved from: 1) long term goals; 2) a comprehensive worldwide strategy; 3) detailed plans tailored for each continent; 4) tactics against each nation, particularly industrialized countries; and 5) specific actions which garner full dominance, if not control, over each and all countries. The first continent to be enveloped was Asia, China’s “home land.” The leaders of China believe that China is the only legitimate nation in the world with legitimately accepted boundaries. Thus, all of Asia is China’s domain. The second continent targeted has been Africa. The third continent targeted has been South America. The fourth continent to be targeted has been North America. China does not recognize that the borders between Mexico, Canada and the United States are legal boundaries to be respected and to be legally enforced. China puts forth its position that North America is one land mass, with no legal boundaries separating the tribes from Mexico, Canada and the United States. With much hypocrisy on the aforementioned position of one land area but not three separate nations, China has established three different strategies to take down each country in North America, with a set of different tactics for each of the three. In Mexico, China has already “bought their cooperation”, if not their pledged allegiance. Canada has been run by leftist, . globalists officials for decades. These politicians have always exercised their right to be seen as separate and distinct from the United States. However, China has plans to bridle the “Freedoms to be Canada” and to have Mexico and Canada become integral parts of China controlled, “Taiwan of North America.” China’s Philosophy Towards America The United States is the ultimate prize for China. Preferably, to transform America without destroying it. But if that is not possible, then China must still “radically changed” America, at any expense, into a one-party totalitarian nation, subservient to China. When America is transformed by China, Canada and Mexico will not be able to stand on their own and will succumb to being part of “Taiwan of North America.” China’s Master Plan to Destroy America The book “Unrestricted Warfare,” was written in 1999 by two Colonels from the Chinese Communist Army, who are now Lt. Generals in their Army. Since China cannot defeat America militarily, China must use all other “Unconventional Methods” to secure “Victory” and “Achieve Absolute Control.” 1. Use the Strengths of America Back Against America The US Constitution Healthcare System to Lock-down the Economy Justice System for Unequal Enforcement of the Laws 2. Overwhelm the Weaknesses of America Porous Borders allows for the uncontrolled illegal Change Voter Demographics 3. Solicit Dark Money (International & Domestic) Media & 2020 Elections The United States is the only nation in the world, which: 1. Allows foreign entities (Government, Company or Individual) to purchase 100 % ownership in US land and/or US corporations; 2. Does not secure it borders; and 3. Allows chained immigration (an individual, once qualified for immigrant status, can bring in up to 35 family members, two generations older or younger. These dangerous positions have made it easier for China to succeed in taking over the United States. To conquer a nation, the attacker must gain control of the following major support systems: Energy Supply; Food Supply; Healthcare; Pharmaceuticals; Education; Media; Justice System; and the Borders. China has made significant in roads in to controlling each of the sectors. NOTE: The United States is the only obstacle to stopping the Chinese Communist Party, Barack Obama and George Soros from controlling the entire world. *PARTS 1 ,2 & 3 appeared in the May June & July issues of SVA. More on China’s Master Plan to Destroy America in the July issue of Senior Voice America. Explanations about the China’s transformation of Europe will be published in subsequent issues of Senior Voice America.
 Electric Vehicles or Bust? Despite the fact that inflation has hit an all-time high of 9.1%, not seen in decades, and the cost of gas and groceries are escalating by the day, we now are being” encouraged” to buy electric cars, cars with non-recyclable batteries, along with the purchase price being in the $60,000 range. The grids in both Texas and California are overwhelmed and its citizens have been asked to abbreviate the charging on their EV’s. The government believes that this sacrifice will free us of fossil fuel dependency, and yet battery operated vehicles also release emissions. What source of energy fuels the electric chargers? Yes, even chargers will have to have fossil fuel back up as do solar panels. We will ultimately become even more dependent on China and Korea for the metals that make the batteries for EVs. Fossil fuels bring prosperity to nations. The consumer has the “right to choose”. Our government should promote policy that benefits; not harms its citizens. Pam McAloon Palm Harbor Florida
 I served at the Army General Counsel’s office at the Pentagon just weeks after the September 11 terrorist attacks. I went on to serve as senior Republican Healthcare Advisor in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and lastly, I was one of the youngest Partners ever at K&L Gates, a global law firm. I know the story of struggles and being from a place where the government takes away your rights, and that's why I'm running, to make sure America never becomes that!
In my career, I've been grateful to give back to the country that has given me and my family so much. Because of my personal connection to diabetes, I am especially proud of the work I did to successfully lobby Congress to get funding for Diabetes Prevention Programs in all 50 states with 12 programs right here in Pinellas County. If I am so fortunate to serve you in Congress, you can rely on me to be Pro-Term Limits, Pro-Finishing the Wall to protect our homeland, Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Election Integrity and Pro-Opening up all our pipelines to give Americans relief at the pump. Governor Ron DeSantis needs a reliable partner into help him fight the culture wars on be Congress half of our children and grandchildren. If I'm elected, I hope to serve you in that capacity in Congress. Please follow Makki me for on Congress Facebook, or e-mail Instagram me and directly witter: amanda@amanda-makki.com with any questions or if you'd like to host a Meet & Greet for me. I'm asking for your vote on August 23, 2022! Blessings, Amanda Makki  Amanda Makki is a GOP candidate for Congress in Florida's 13th District. An attorney and conservative national commentator, Amanda is a strong conservative with a proven record of fighting for the values and principles that made America the greatest country in the world! Amanda Makki on SVA Radio 106.1FM & 1340AM Tampa Bay 2/28/2022  
your home office, such as a blue or a green, that inspires productivity and creativity. And if you have an art studio inside a spare bedroom, make your walls just as artful with a splash of colors or perhaps even a mural. Get your kids involved Painting your mobile home, both the exterior and interior, can be a great project for the kids to get involved in. While your kids can take a paint roller to the walls, you can fill in corners and apply painters tape, making a paint job more efficient. Just make sure that you teach proper painting safety, including proper ventilation and wearing old clothing in case of paint stains. Consider temperature control It’s a well-known fact that many colors of paint can affect the temperature of your home – especially when it comes to exterior paint. When painting your manufactured home, keep in mind that lighter colors will reflect rays of sunlight – thus making a colder home more likely. The opposite happens with darker-colored homes, as they absorb the sun’s rays and can cause warmth. Keep it Simple Sometimes, you might just want to paint a room as simply as possible – and that’s okay! Don’t feel like you must follow any of the above tips if they don’t personally call to you. If you’d rather paint the interior of your manufactured home with just a simple color for each room, then paint that room just one color! It’s all about what makes your manufactured home, your manufactured home. If you’re getting ready to paint your manufactured home, don’t forget to check out these other tips on selecting interior and exterior paints for your manufactured home as well as how to paint vinyl mobile home walls.  https://www.seniorvoiceamerica.org/featured
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Anna Paulina Luna is a strong independent leader, earning her stripes by serving her country, not by serving herself. Raised by a single mother in Southern California's low-income neighborhoods, Anna learned that she must work hard and be independent to succeed. Although never married, Anna's mother and father separated when she was very young. Anna's father suffered from severe drug addiction and, early on, had asked her mother to have an abortion. But Anna's mother chose life. As a result, Anna and her mother were on their own. During Anna's childhood and teen years, her father struggled and spent time in and out of incarceration. Most of how her communication with him during these times was through letters to jail and collect calls. Her grandmother died of HIV/AIDS contracted from heroin use. By age nine, Anna had experienced an armed robbery and survived. While Anna was on campus at one of the six high schools she attended, a fatal gang shooting occurred. Her young cousin was murdered while Anna was a teenager. And as a young adult, Anna was the victim of a home invasion. These types of stories are all too common in America's low-income, inner-city communities, like where Anna grew up. Anna's way out was joining the military. While serving in the United States Air Force, Anna met her husband, Andy. He is a Bronze Star recipient who earned a Purple Heart when enemy combatants shot him in Afghanistan. After recovering, Andy redeployed to fight ISIS in the Middle East. After his injury, Anna and Andy became involved with several veteran-focused and veteran-led non-profit organizations, including one whose mission is to end child trafficking through rescue and recovery operations. As she became more deeply involved in that work, Anna began to use her social media platform to speak out against the problem of human and child trafficking across the southern border. And she was shocked to be immediately be attacked as a racist and called "white-washed" due to her light skin - despite being a 2nd generation American and a descendent of Mexican immigrants on her mother and father's side. She resolved to speak out even more about the humanitarian crisis enabled by porous borders. And people began to take notice. Just as Anna was to begin medical school, Charlie Kirk reached out and asked her to join Turning Point U.S.A as the National Director of Hispanic Engagement. Faced with a tough choice, Anna consulted with one of her mentors, a neurosurgeon, who counseled her that she would impact far more people's lives for the better by shaping legislation than she could in an entire career as a physician. And so, she chose to begin her career as an advocate. As her profile rose, Anna was somewhat surprised that the elitists who run most of America's big media outright refused to let her share her right-leaning views on border security, the failings of the welfare system, and many other issues. She was particularly shocked at their treatment of her as a mixed-race minority herself. That was Anna's "aha" moment. Anna decided to run for Congress because she recognized that the media had to cover what was going on in Capitol Hill. As someone who has lived experience with the problems that plague many of America's communities, especially low-income and minority ones, Anna is committed to showing people that there is another way and that big government is primarily the problem, not the solution. Anna believes the far-left wing that now controls Congress, along with its elitist media enablers, does not truly value Americans – impoverished minorities – for anything more than their votes. As a mixed-race female who fought her way out of poverty by joining the United States military, Anna developed her political beliefs due to her own lived experience. Anna knows the leftist power structures will stop at nothing to keep someone who looks like her and grew up as she did from being able to impact public policy if they have right-leaning beliefs. And Anna knows that it is because she can directly contradict their false narratives about far-left ideologies like open borders, defund the police, government dependency, and overtaxing/overregulating being helpful to people trapped in communities like where she grew up. Nobody is hurt more by these types of radical policies than the tens of millions of poor and often minority Americans trapped in inner-city cycles of poverty and violence perpetuated by decades of failed big-government policies. Anna learned that the hard way – through her lived experience. Anna is running for Congress because she wants to enact reforms to create real solutions for these types of real-world problems. She will fight every day against the elitist political establishment that has for far too long left average Americans behind. Anna's Plat Form Improve Services for Veterans Anna Paulina Luna experienced firsthand the pitfalls of our veteran care policies after enemy combatants shot her husband in Afghanistan. As a strong advocate for veterans, Anna will fight to ensure that they get the care, appreciation, and honor deserved. Fight Government Corruption Anna Paulina Luna wants to end the corruption that plagues our system. She will support any ban on Congress or its employees becoming lobbyists to cash out after leaving office. She will also work to enact term limits for elected officials. Protect Beaches & Coastlines Anna Paulina Luna is determined to ensure our community continues to capitalize on the robust tourism economy. She will fight to protect our beaches, coastlines, and preserve our natural environment, without raising taxes. Fight for Fair Trade Deals Anna Paulina Luna will fight for fair trade deals that put American workers, goods, and the American economy first. Invest in Infrastructure & Technology Anna Paulina Luna will champion improvements to our current bridge and roadway systems through increased infrastructure and technology investment. Lower Taxes & Cut Unnecessary Regulations Anna Paulina Luna will fight to lower taxes and cut senseless regulations to create more jobs and boost the economy. Support Law-Enforcement & First Responders Anna Paulina Luna knows we must keep our communities safe to strengthen our economy and improve our quality of life. She will fight for law enforcement and first responders to have the resources they need to protect us and ensure that true bad actors are held accountable. Strengthen Social Security & Medicare for Seniors Anna Paulina Luna is committed to strengthening social security and Medicare for our seniors to ensure their viability over the long term. Anna will focus on driving down the cost of health care, including prescription drugs, to bring the cost of Medicare under control. Medical Freedom Anna believes people should decide for themselves what the best way to be protected from COVID is, and they should not be forced to get vaccinated. Everyone should talk to their doctor and decide what is best for themselves and their families.  Choosing the right doctor is one of the most important decisions people can make for their health. If you are unsure who to turn to for your general care, experts point out that internal medicine specialists, or internists, specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of illnesses that affect adults through-out their lives, making them the right choice for many adults. Before selecting an internal medicine doctor, it’s helpful to learn a little bit more about their training and specialties. Trained to care for adults, many general internal medicine doctors, or general internists, practice in an office-based setting as primary care physicians for adults, following patients from their teens through their senior years for ongoing medical care. Other general internists spend the majority of their time caring for hospitalized patients in the role of a hospitalist. Due to the broad, intensive nature of core internal medicine training, which requires a three-year residency program after graduating from medical school, general internists aren’t limited to one type of medical problem or organ system, making them especially well-qualified to care for patients with complex conditions or multi-system diseases. “Comprehensive education and training make the internist particularly suited to care for the whole per-son,” says American College of Physicians (ACP) President Dr. Robert M. McLean. “Many patients appreciate the tailored prevention and treatment plans that internists can provide. From the internist’s perspective, we value long-term relationships with patients and working closely with them to pro- vide compassionate, quality care.” While training of general internists does not include pediatrics, obstetrics, or major surgery, patients requiring those services can turn to their general internist for recommendations and referrals. Internal medicine is a wide-ranging field, as many subspecialty areas of medicine require internal medicine training as a foundation, including allergists and immunologists, cardiologists, critical care doctors, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, geriatricians, hematologists, hepatologists, infectious disease doctors, nephrologists, oncologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and sleep medicine physicians. Training to become an internal medicine subspecialist is both broad and deep, and includes a three-year residency program plus one to three years of fellowship training, depending on the subspecialty. General internists even receive some training in each internal medicine subspecialty during their three-year residency program. To learn more about internal medicine, visit acponline.org, the website of ACP, a membership organization rep-resenting internal medicine doctors, and the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S. “With such in-depth training in the complete care of adults, internal medicine specialists and subspecialists are excellent choices to help patients navigate the increasingly complex world of medical care,” says Dr. McLean, a rheumatologist. “Whether you are healthy or have a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease, an internist can provide comprehensive, coordinated care.”  
Father’s Day began in 1910, two years after the first official celebration of Mother’s Day in the U.S. The holiday began thanks to a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, who had been raised with her siblings by her widower father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart. Inspired by how her father rose to the challenge of parenting alone, Sonora Smart Dodd thought there should be a special day to recognize dads as well as moms, according to History.com.
She campaigned local government officials, churches and other local organizations, and in 1910, Washington state celebrated its first official Father’s Day on June 19, marking the first Father’s Day celebration in the country. Over the next several decades, Smart Dodd continued her campaign to make Father’s Day a nationally recognized holiday. Multiple presidents, including Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolige, recognized the significance of the day, but it wasn’t until 1970 that Congress passed a joint resolution that would authorize the president to designate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. “The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on such day, inviting the governments of the States and communities and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies,” the resolution read, “and urging our people to offer public and private expressions of such day to the abiding love and gratitude which they bear for their fathers.” 
 Vivian Hafer, 77, of Douglassville and Betty Weisser, 84, Exeter Township roll out the dough to make pretzels at Berks Encore in Birdsboro as part of an activity Monday celebrating National Pretzel Day. Mary Heffelfinger, 99, Birdsboro, politely declined to put her fingers in the gooey pretzel batter, but that didn't mean she wouldn't eat them after they were baked and served. "Nooo, I never made them, but I eat them," said Heffelfinger at a National Pretzel Day celebration that attracted about 25 seniors on a rainy Monday morning at the senior citizens' center at Berks Encore in Birdsboro. Besides making their own pretzels, seniors received six cases of pretzels for the event from Unique Pretzel Bakery, Muhlenberg Township. Some of the bags were to be distributed to Meals on Wheels clients. Seniors also planned to make a cream cheese dip. "I've already done my share of cooking," said Heffelfinger, who will turn 100 on May 25. "How do I like 'em (pretzels)?" she repeated. "With a good apple, that's how I'll eat pieces of pretzel." Of course, good teeth and the ability to swallow are needed to do that, as Heffelfinger learned in a trivia questionnaire conducted by Carol Smith, center manager: "President George W. Bush once choked on a pretzel and momentarily lost consciousness." That's darker pretzel lore. Accentuating the positives of pretzels was the immediate task at hand. Unlike Heffelfinger, Vivian Hafer, 77, Amity Township, and Betty Weisser, 84, Exeter Township, didn't hesitate mixing it up with pretzel batter. "When you roll them, it just gets a little sticky, that's all," said Weisser, who grew up in Reading, once known as the proud pretzel capital of the nation. Weisser recalled buying bags of broken pretzels for a nickel on Cotton Street during the Great Depression. "I think they are really good for you unless you eat too much salt," she said. "What do they call a pretzel without salt?" Smith asked. All was quiet. "You know, like an old man without hair," she said, giving seniors a hint. Still no speedy answers. "Baldies," she said loud enough to raise a round of laughter and maybe even a few hairs. Smith went on to tell seniors that pretzels are a $550-million-a-year business and that 80 percent of all pretzels are made in Pennsylvania. The biggest pretzel ever made was 40 pounds and 5 feet across, she said. "The average American eats between one-and-a-half to two pounds of pretzels per year, but around here we're supposed to eat 12 times that amount," Smith said. That's quite a twist on pretzel consumption on National Pretzel Day. It makes you wonder: How much did Berks County seniors eat when they recently observed Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day? By Bruce R. Posten Reading Eagle Originally Published: 4/27/2010 https://www.seniorvoiceamerica.org/ https://www.svatampabay.com/ 813-693-5511   https://www.amandamakki.com/ Meet Amanda MakkiAmanda Makki is a GOP candidate for Congress in Florida's 13th District. An attorney and conservative national commentator, Amanda is a strong conservative with a proven record of fighting for the values and principles that made America the greatest country in the world! As an infant, Makki and her family escaped an oppressive religious regime in Iran after the Revolution in 1979, to come to America. With the little resources they could quickly scrape together, they escaped to come to the Land of Opportunity, where anyone with a dream and a good work ethic could become successful. While Makki’s father studied to become a surgeon, her mother was a childcare provider and delivered Yellow Pages to provide the family’s income. Makki witnessed her parents drive to succeed and commitment to the American Dream, which motivated her to start working at the young age of 15. As a Farsi language speaker, Makki served at the Army General Counsel at the Pentagon just weeks after the September 11 terrorist acts. Makki went on to serve as senior Republican Healthcare Advisor in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and before the age of 40, became one of the youngest partners at K&L Gates, one of the nation’s premier law firms. Makki grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland and is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she obtained her degrees in Finance and Business Management and the Catholic University of America where she obtained her law degree. Makki is also proficient in Spanish. Amanda is frequently brought on for her expertise as a Republican Attorney and Strategist on national networks such as Fox, Newsmax, CNBC International, BBC, Sky News and Fox Business. She has resided in St. Petersburg, Florida since 2015 and enjoys fishing, biking and golfing. She is active in her faith and worships at Starkey Road Baptist Church. https://www.seniorvoiceamerica.org/featured  Deputy Michael J. Magli was killed Feb. 17, 2021, while trying to stop a fleeing pickup truck driven by a man accused of driving drunk.  D'Ann Lawrence White TARPON SPRINGS, FL — A year after his death, Pinellas County sheriff's personnel are remembering Deputy Michael J. Magli, who was run down by a man accused of driving drunk while Magli was attempting to stop the driver from harming anyone as he speeded down East Lake Road as the rush hour was beginning. On Feb. 17, 2021, Magli parking his cruiser across East Lake Road and was placing stop sticks in the road to blow out the tires of speeding car when the driver struck him with his pickup truck. Magli was pinned beneath his cruiser and died at the scene. After hosting fishing and golf tournaments, along with other events in the year since Magli's death, the sheriff's office is continuing to raise money for Magli's wife and children through the Deputy Michael J. Magli Memorial Fund. In December, the sheriff's office in collaboration with the nonprofit Saving A Hero's Place, dedicated an honor chair to Magli, symbolic of "saving his place" in the history of the sheriff's office. The honor chair is located in the main lobby of the sheriff’s Largo administration building in front of the Wall of Honor. Saving A Hero’s Place crafts honor chairs for first responders who have died in the line of duty.  "Some will say that Michael was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I say nonsense," Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said. "Deputy Michael J. Magli was in the right place at the right time doing what cops do every day throughout this country: protecting others, even if it means grave personal danger to themselves."
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"Deputy Magli and his family will always have a place in our hearts at the PCSO, and each year on this day, we will honor his sacrifice," Gualtieri said. He added that Feb. 17 "will always be our darkest day." "This is the first line-of-duty death in the sheriff’s office’s 109-year history," he said. "We never wanted this day to come, but we will continue to remember and honor Deputy Magli’s life. His name will be inscribed on our memorial in front of the sheriff’s administration building, but more importantly, his name will be inscribed in our hearts forever." Gualtieri said Magli's death is a reminder of the sacrifices his deputies make every day. "Their mission is to protect and serve the citizens of Pinellas County, and they put themselves in harm’s way to save lives," he said. "Their oath is not limited to working hours; they are committed to protecting the public 24/7 and have a duty to act when evil enters their path." Magli had been with the sheriff's office since 2013, and Gualtieri said his example is a reminder that a deputy's responsibilities go beyond his official duties. It "involves matters of the heart. He cared about people and went out of his way to show it, whether it was telling a fellow deputy a joke when they felt down, taking extra time on a domestic call to ensure the couple was OK, or simply giving a citizen a bright smile as he crossed their path," Gualtieri said. Robert Allen Holzaepfel was charged with first-degree murder, DUI manslaughter, driving while his license was suspended, leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage and aggravated fleeing and eluding police officers following Magli's death. At the time of the crash, Holzaepfel had a blood-alcohol level of .230 percent. Under Florida law, a driver can be declared legally drunk with a blood-alcohol level of .08 percent. Gualtieri said Magli's wife, two daughters and parents will "never be the same over some drunk who's got 16 felony convictions and who's driving with a suspended license, who's fleeing from the cops, who's driving like a maniac." Those interested in donating to the memorial fund can drop off contributions at any SunTrust bank location or can mail a check to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Fiscal Affairs Bureau made payable to the Memorial for Michael J. Magli, P.O. Drawer 2500, Largo, FL 33779-2500. SENIOR VOICE AMERICA - TODAY !!! (MONDAY THE 31ST) 4PM
TAN TALK RADIO NETWORK WTAN AM 1340 FM 106.1 Clearwater/St. Petersburg/Tampa WDCF AM 1350 FM 102.3 Dade City WZHR AM 1400 FM 104.3 Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel http://www.svatampabay.com/ https://www.seniorvoiceamerica.org/ https://www.seniorvoiceamerica.com/ 813-693-5511  Home health care company to lay off nearly 700 in Tampa BayBayada Home Health Care will close offices in Clearwater, Brandon, Port Richey and Brooksville.
By Jay Cridlin Published Earlier todayA New Jersey home health care company will close four of its seven Tampa Bay offices this spring, eliminating nearly 700 local jobs. Bayada Home Health Care, headquartered in Moorestown, N.J., with more than 350 offices, will shut down operations in Clearwater, Brandon, Port Richey and Brooksville, according to a notice filed with the state. The offices provide Medicaid care and support throughout Florida. According to the letter, the closures will eliminate 306 jobs in Brooksville, 150 jobs in Brandon, 144 jobs in Port Richey and 79 jobs in Clearwater. Another three remote jobs in Tampa were also cut, bringing the total to 682. Ninety-six percent of those cuts were home health aides. The letter, dated Jan. 19, did not offer a reason for the office closures, but said they would take place by April 1. In a statement, a company spokesperson blamed the “difficult decision” on “several external forces.” “Our current Bayada clients and employees are our top priority during this transition,” the statement read. “We are working closely with our key referral partners to help ensure our clients have continued care. We’re also working closely with impacted employees as they seek new opportunities, including roles at other Bayada locations throughout the state.” Founded in 1975, the privately held Bayada has 26,000 employees in 22 states and eight countries. After the closures, it will still have six offices in Florida, including in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sun City Center. “We remain committed to our work in Florida and will continue to grow our presence here across our various lines of business to help our clients live at home with comfort, independence and dignity,” the company’s statement read. http://seniorvoiceamerica.org/ http://www.svatampabay.com/ http://www.getsva.com/ 813-693-5511 
Along with taking your medication as prescribed, some lifestyle habits can help manage your risk and help you live a longer, healthier life like watching what you eat, getting more exercise and managing stress.
Make Healthy Menu Choices A healthy eating plan is a well-rounded diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables (at least 4-5 servings each day). In fact, researchers at the University of Columbia found each daily serving of fruits or vegetables was associated with a 4% lower risk of coronary heart disease and a 5% lower risk of stroke. Other smart choices for your menu include nuts and seeds, whole grains, lean proteins and fish. Limit sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and fatty or processed meats. Get Moving You likely know exercise is good for you, but an Oxford University study revealed simply swapping 30 minutes of sitting with low-intensity physical activity can reduce your risk of death by 17%. Mortality aside, in its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted physical activity offers numerous benefits to improve health, including a lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depression. The greatest impacts come from getting the recommended amount of activity: at least 150 minutes of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination of those activities per week. Be sure to discuss with your doctor which activities may be best for you. If you're having trouble getting motivated, small steps like walking your dog can lead to big changes over time. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association on pets and heart-health showed dog parents are more likely to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions. Reduce Stress Constant or chronic stress can have real consequences on both emotional and physical health. In fact, research shows chronic stressors like long work hours, financial stress and work-life conflict may be as risky for health as secondhand smoke, according to a report by the Behavior Science and Policy Association. Aside from the direct toll on your body - including elevated risk for heart disease and stroke from high blood pressure, depression or anxiety - stress can lead to unhealthy habits like overeating, physical inactivity and smoking. Exercise is an effective way to keep your body healthy and release stress. You might also consider incorporating meditation and mindfulness practices into your day to allow yourself a few minutes to distance yourself from daily stress. Research compiled by the American Heart Association suggests meditation can reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, support the immune system and increase your ability to process information. Another powerful tool to fight depression, anxiety and poor sleep, according to researchers at the University of California-San Diego, is practicing gratitude or thankfulness. Start by simply writing down three things you're grateful for each day. Learn more about managing your cholesterol and habits to protect your heart health at heart.org/cholesterol. How a Major Health Event Can Reveal Unknown Risks Before his stroke, Lee Stroy, a father of five, considered himself to be a healthy person. "My gauge of being 'healthy' was my ability to wake up in the morning, get to work, take care of my family and live another day to do it again," Stroy said. "That is, until I couldn't." In December 2014, Stroy woke up disoriented and scared after suffering a stroke at just 38 years old. He quickly discovered he had undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. "It surprised me to learn there are often no visible symptoms for high cholesterol until a heart or stroke event," Stroy said. "Unfortunately, I was not diligent about my annual check-ups, so my health setbacks provided me with a huge wake-up call." Stroy decided to take control of his health and this marked the beginning of a major lifestyle transformation. The first change was quitting smoking. Next, he began incorporating exercise into his daily routine, initially with simple exercises from occupational therapy. Eventually he worked up to walking several miles a day. Stroy also gradually made changes to his diet and went from being a meat eater to vegan. He also attends regular doctor's visits to keep tabs on his progress. "While it was no easy feat to make such drastic lifestyle changes, they are now second nature," Stroy said. "Don't put off or be afraid to go to the doctor. You could catch something early and be able to make changes that save your life." http://www.svatampabay.com/ http://seniorvoiceamerica.org/ http://seniorvoiceamerica.com/ 813-693-5511 The Franciscan Center presents “Aging Gracefully”, a six series Zoom program beginning January 13th. Sign up for one or all of the series at www.franciscancentertampa.org. Each program is $15.  Aging Is Not for Sissies Thursday, January 13 from 2-4 p.m Maureen Connors, Ph.D. Bette Davis said it best! As we age, we realize more and more that aging requires a renewed grace and courage. Certainly, these past two years have required us to be anything but “sissies”. How do you stop yourself from being a “sissy” when you are in pain, lonely, or experiencing some other dark emotion? What helps you be brave?
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