Archive for March, 2010
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Commemorating One Hundred Years
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Growing up around his father’s furniture store in the late 1800s, young O.C. Hill was familiar with funerals – the furniture-makers also made coffins in those days. As his father prepared to retire, though, O.C. decided to pursue the big ci...
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Have You Had That Talk??
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate None of us want to face the fact that we are not immortal so this is not always an easy talk to have with our loved ones. It is however one of the most important discussions you will ever have with your spouse. It seems that the di...
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Staving off Stress
By Valerie Wheatley, R.D., L.D., L.D.N Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 E-Mail: 1106dietitian@hy-vee.com Add a generous serving of antioxidants. Antioxidants (like vitamin E, vitamin C, and carotenoids) provide the nutrients you need to stay healthy and fight off stress. Work...
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April Dates
By Jennifer Kohel Daily Observances April 1 April Fool's Day April 2 Good Friday April 4 Easter April 5 White House Easter Egg Roll April 7 National Day of Hope April 9 National Geographic Bee April 10 National Love Our Children Day April 11 World Parkinson's Dise...
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The Search for Senior Housing
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes What Frank and Linda told their mom and dad about the search for senior housing and preserving their wealth One of the satisfying aspects of my work with seniors is the opportunity that I get to meet many of the offspring who work with their parents to help them s...
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Your Social Security
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office OUR MOST CONVENIENT OFFICE IS ONLINE You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retiremen...
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Easter Humor….
Easter Jokes to share with your friends and family! What college did the Easter Bunny graduate from? John HOPkins Where does the Easter Bunny get his eggs? Eggplants What comes at the end of Easter? The letter R How can you tell a rabbit's age? Look for the Grey Hare...
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Medicare Supplement Changes Coming to Iowa June 1, 2010
Information from SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approximately 15,500 Iowans could be eligible for Extra Help, which significantly reduces the costs of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. “Part D is st...
