Archive for November, 2013

  • The Hush Before Winter The Hush Before Winter

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile” William Cullen Bryant Although the October days were still warm, and the nights had just a hint of autumn coolness, it was time for our annual fall leaf trip. Thi...

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

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) was organized to assist seniors and inform seniors of what is available to help them have a safe and secure life. There are many organizations and services available for seniors. One th...

  • “We’re waiting for a couple years to buy our senior housing. Is that a good idea?” “We’re waiting for a couple years to buy our senior housing. Is that a good idea?”

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes If there are “good reasons” to delay the purchase of your senior housing for a couple years, you need to follow the dictates of your plan. We’ll still be building state-of-the-art senior housing then, and you’ll still be able to purchase your preferred Dan D...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston This is, traditionally, the month and the date we give thanks. We call it Thanksgiving, but there are other reasons and other times to bring our appreciation for life and living to the front burner. You have read in this column many times about Dick Mackin, of Bettendorf. I felt...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa PERFECT RECIPE FOR RETIREMENT Succulent turkey. Savory stuffing. Green bean casserole. Sweet potato and pumpkin pie. Every family has its Thanksgiving dinner traditions. With a carefully followed recipe, everyone ...

  • Honor Flight QC Honor Flight QC

    By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village Honor Flight of the Quad Cities had an unusual trip October 3, 2013. Priority is given to WWII Veterans, terminally ill veterans, and Korean war-time veterans. The National Parks were closed, including the WWII ...

  •  Can Probate be Avoided? Can Probate be Avoided?

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Probate is a legal process required by the individual states when a person dies. Each state’s probate laws and procedures differ slightly. However, the purpose of probate in all states is to locate and inventory property of the decedent, pay credit claim...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER – A Veteran’s Day Salute PUBLISHER’S CORNER – A Veteran’s Day Salute

    By Mike Mickle Happy Veteran's Day to all you who have served our country. My dad was a WWII veteran, and I'm extremely proud of his service. Dad never talked much about his tour of duty. Perhaps it was too painful, or maybe he just didn't want to discuss the horrors of war with his young ...