Archive for October, 2012

  • November  - Veterans, Elections and Thanksgiving November – Veterans, Elections and Thanksgiving

    By Eloise Graham Veteran’s Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then called "the Great War." The following year, November 11 became known as “Armistice Day.” Many states ...

  • What to do? What to do?

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes With the apparent change in momentum forward, there are implications for builders and buyers. For builders, the need is to dig more holes and build! Faster. For instance, if you drive by our Stone Gate East location off Eastern Avenue in Davenport, you will see six ...

  • Be ready. Winter’s coming! Be ready. Winter’s coming!

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Severe winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean little more than extra time scraping windshields for most people; however, they are serious concerns for local seniors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whe...

  • Healthcare Changes Coming Regardless of Who’s Elected Healthcare Changes Coming Regardless of Who’s Elected

    By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions and Jamieson Long & Associates Your Advocacy Connection: Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy Healthcare Changes Coming Regardless of Who’s Elected It’s October as I write this, so I don’t know who will win the American Preside...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston For a month or so, I have been ruminating about an eastern poet and one from the midwest. As time has gone on, the eastern poets and their institutions try to hold sway over the best that is done, or at least the best, judged by poets other than the writers. In plain language,...

  • Annual Enrollment Period continues Annual Enrollment Period continues

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time during which people with Medicare can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year Medicare plans typically change what they cost and cove...

  • Documents everyone needs Documents everyone needs

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Here's a scenario that some families sadly face: They contact their attorney to explain that an elderly relative is no longer able to care for himself. Perhaps the family just went to visit the loved one and found filthy living conditions, bills piled up a...

  • Ask the Audiologist- Why is my doctor ordering a hearing test when I have dizziness? Ask the Audiologist- Why is my doctor ordering a hearing test when I have dizziness?

    By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. This seems a little counterintuitive, but it is correct. There are some conditions that can affect both our balance and our hearing. The hearing test provides valuable information for identifying the cause of your dizziness. This makes more sen...