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Where Do We Go From Here?
“The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11, were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Wahhabi Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.” —Wickipedia I remember the morning so well, watching the news on the television. I didn’t give it much thought […]
Continue readingLatest COVID-19 Pandemic Scam
On August 23, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a consumer alert, warning Florida residents of the latest Corona Virus-related scam. I want you to know so you don’t become a crime victim and add to the challenges we all face with this pandemic. Here’s how it works: Criminals are pretending to represent the head […]
Continue readingWhat’s In The Stars
Aries (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an open mind […]
Continue readingPet Surrenders Are Increasing
by Barry KuKes Bissell Pet Foundation, a partner to many animal shelters nationwide, is hosting an emergency support reduced-fee adoption event for large or senior dogs and adult cats. Due to shelters across the nation experiencing full kennels and staffing shortages, they have responded to the call for help. The emergency adoption event ends August […]
Continue readingDon’t Fall For Rental Scams
You may be searching online for the perfect home or apartment to rent. Be warned: Our detectives at the Volusia Sheriff’s Office are investigating a spate of fraudulent rental or real estate schemes by criminals preying on potential renters. Here’s how it works: You find a house or an apartment in Volusia County and you […]
Continue readingWhat Is A Lady Bird Deed?
A lady bird deed (“LBD”) is a type of deed sometimes used to transfer a home to beneficiaries, to be effective upon death of the original owner. It is also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed because it is a unique type of life estate deed. Life estate deeds have been used for centuries. A […]
Continue readingAvoiding The Pitfalls Of Old Age
by George Goldtrap If you are lucky you are going to get old. When you consider the alternative, it’s not a bad deal. With the right attitude, old age can be fun. My friend Art Linkletter says ‘Old age is not for sissies’ and he is 100 percent correct. Old age can be rough for […]
Continue readingIt Takes Two…
In 1952, songwriters Al Hoffman and Dick Manning wrote It Takes Two To Tango. As we reach our mature years, we learn that it takes two to accomplish most things, the greatest of these—finishing a sentence. Just don’t know what one would do if, in the middle of a statement when the main word goes […]
Continue readingInternational Coastal Clean-up
by Pat Kuehn Volusia County residents can participate in the In-ternational Coastal Cleanup at their choice of over 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 18. Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division is hosting the event. Last year, over 943,195 volunteers around the world collected more […]
Continue readingAnimal Cruelty
by Barry KuKes Last week, there was a story about a young raccoon that was in-tentionally mutilated in Volusia County. Someone had cut off the raccoons’ tail and ears with an instrument described as crude and unconventional. The raccoon was humanely euthanized at a local animal hospital. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at […]
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