Archive for October, 2009

  • Take Action – Take Control Take Action – Take Control

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor What a rollercoaster ride on the Stock and Mutual Fund markets. Let’s take action and take control of this volatility. Is that possible, you ask? Can we protect our valuable retirement money that is in retirem...

  • Home Care or Assisted Living? Home Care or Assisted Living?

    By Carla Popp, RN, BSN, MBA Trinity VNHA Director, Private Duty & Community Services Making the decision to stay at home or move to a senior living community is one of the most important decisions seniors can make. In fact, the decision making process can seem overwhelming at times. There are m...

  • Remember This??

    By Courtyard Estates of Walcott The kids are back in school, State Fair is over and soon the leaves will be changing colors, so we know what’s not far behind….. Winter! Icy roads, sidewalks and windshields; bitter cold trips to the mailbox; cold & flu season and the dreaded frozen pipes or po...

  • A real-life article from WWII A real-life article from WWII

    By Russ Myers United States 2nd Armored Division World War II Circa 1942-45 Private Heber L. McFall, Rock Island, IL (This article is about a Private in the Army during WWII. Heber was with General Patton’s 2nd Armored Division serving with his group as a Radio Operator. These are some of th...

  • The wildly popular IMAX film series is back! The wildly popular IMAX film series is back!

    By Lori Arguello, Director of Marketing Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport WHO: IMAX aficionados and wannabe critics! WHAT: Everyone's A Critic IMAX Film Series WHERE: Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport WHEN: Six Wednesdays, October 14-November 18 COST: $5 includes film, po...

  • Your Social Security Your Social Security

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office Get Your Benefit Verification Letter Online Sometimes people need written verification of their benefit status or income amount from Social Security. Perhaps you’re ready to make a major purchase and you’re negotiating a loan ...

  • Family is Important Family is Important

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council As a child, do you remember traditions you did with your family? Maybe your family visited a pumpkin patch or made s’mores around a campfire. If you have fond memories of family traditions, you know how important they are. ...

  • Online Scams and How They Work Online Scams and How They Work

    Con artists have gone high-tech, using the Internet to defraud consumers. Information provided by the Federal Trade Commission at www.FTC.gov By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net Surf’s Up – Internet News .... dedicated to providing i...