Archive for October, 2016
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SUPPORTING OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish. Social Security honors veterans and active duty memb...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE, VISIT SOCIAL SECURITY "Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year. More people than ever are taking advantage of online holiday deals. “Cyber Monday” is the day internet-savvy people ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Let’s Rewrite Thanksgiving... The scene: Pilgrims dressed in their traditional black and white garb contrasting against friendly Native Americans attired in colorful feathers, beads and sporting pre-modern avant-garde hairstyles sitting around massive picnic tables in a serene fore...
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Senior Secret Santa
By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services The holiday season is the time of year when we think of those who are less fortunate. Most of our thoughts and donations go to organizations that support children, families and the homeless. But each year hundreds of Quad City area older adults...
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RSVP: Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Steven Shearer: Protecting His Peers Through SHIP and SMP Well, it’s that time of the year again. No, I don’t mean Halloween, Thanksgiving or the joy (or anxiety--depending on your mindset and past exper...
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Giving Thanks
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home A quote that has been attributed to Winston Churchill is among my all-time favorites: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Some years in the past, many – if not most – areas of the country witnessed dra...
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Think Big/Shop Small – Small Business, that is
Saturday November 26, 2016 is merchants small business day. The Hilltop Campus Village encourages you to support the small businesses in the area. There are many unique, one-of-a-kind shops and eateries just waiting for you to explore! Want something to tickle your funny bone? Visit Superstars an...
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The Canadian Maritimes Pt. 1
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Each Autumn, Gary and I plan a trip hoping to catch a glimpse of fall color. This year’s adventure took us to the Canadian Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Our twelve day journey provided us with a diverse array of sight...
