Archive for March, 2011

  • Spring Housecleaning Spring Housecleaning

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Spring is in the air. And if you’re like me, you’re anxious to open the windows and air things out a little bit! We’re definitely overdue for some sunshine! As the weather improves, many of us will wash windows, straighten up the ...

  • In and Out of the Quad Cities In and Out of the Quad Cities

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Hello Quad-Citians, your 50+ Lifestyles action reporter team Gail and Toni here; we’re doing 2011 in review. The rundown: New Year’s Eve, snow, cold snow, white fluffy snow, frostbite flavored snow, record breaking snow, Martin Luther King Day snow,...

  • Volunteer Opportunites Await at the Quad City Botanical Center Volunteer Opportunites Await at the Quad City Botanical Center

    By Gary Koeller Education Director Quad City Botanical Center We at the Botanical Center sincerely feel that our volunteers, both past and present, help us accomplish our mission of bringing people and plants together in fun and meaningful ways. The need and opportunities for supportive, ent...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Last month’s warm weather was welcomed by all! If you are looking for something fun to do, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is for you! RSVP is a federally administered program for persons over the age of 55 years. Pe...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - A Magical 73rd Anniversary PUBLISHER’S CORNER – A Magical 73rd Anniversary

    By Dan Adams Call it good genes, clean living, stubborn attitudes or whatever your family blames it on, but my grandparents just celebrated their 73rd anniversary. They settled into their home on Higgin's Avenue in Missoula, Montana in 1951. During those years, neighbors have come and gone, tr...

  • Where in the World Does Canola Oil Come From? Where in the World Does Canola Oil Come From?

    By Robert Scranton, D.C. Fibromyalgia Centers of America Recently I bought cooking oil that’s newer to our supermarkets, canola oil. I tried it because the label assured me it was lowest in “bad” fats. However, when I had used half the bottle, I concluded that the label told me surprising...

  • Organ Donation – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation

    By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa During Driver’s License and Identification card issuance many questions are asked of customers. One question is whether the customer wishes to be an organ donor. Many responses can be heard, ‘I’m too...

  • Ella’s Kitchen

    We are entering the time of Lent. Below are some fish, egg and cheese ideas to try. I have a dinner entrée, luncheon ideas and sides or appetizers to enrich your menus. Enjoy and happy cooking! Ella Oven-baked Tuna Salad Sandwich I 12 oz can tuna (salmon can be substituted) 1/2 ...