Archive for September, 2009
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What’s Important in Your Life?
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Facing difficulties in life sharpens our focus. When tragedy strikes, we recognize what’s important in our lives: our family, our friends, and our values. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the famous 19th century American poet, said “Into each life some...
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Don’t Lose Touch with the People Who Enrich Our Lives
....pick up the phone and leave a message that simply says, “Hey, don’t you like your friends anymore?” By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare My friend Elwin, who is retired and lives in Billings, Montana, was my first sale in the advertising world. I had just started at the Herald in Hardi...
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Your Social Security
by Sharice L. Edwards Social Security Acting District Manager, Davenport Iowa BECOMING A PAYEE MAY BE THE BEST WAY TO HELP If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of hi...
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Figge Art Museum Figure Drawing Class
The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport has just released its fall adult class schedule. Seven different multi-week classes and one-day workshops will be offered from September through December. The courses include watercolor, jewelry making, fiber sculpture and other creative arts. Registration ...
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Key Issues with Health Care Reform
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor President Obama said frequently over past several months that Americans ‘can’t afford to wait any longer’ for health care reform, and he is urging lawmakers to pass a healthcare reform plan this year. What...
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Long Distance Grandchildren
By Trish Burnett Long distance relationships with grandchildren can be difficult; but there are ways to build a special relationship in spite of the distance. Try some of these simple ideas for building a stronger relationship with your grandchildren. Technology – Visit your favorite elect...
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The Lesson is… pay attention in class!
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Let’s face it. We are all guilty. We have all, at one time or another, been sitting in a classroom or lecture hall when our minds drift away from the subject at hand to other things. As I recall, I would sometime...
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Salmon is Right for Your Heart
...studies show that eating fatty fish like salmon lowers your risk of heart disease. By Valerie Wheatley, R.D., L.D., L.D.N Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 E-Mail: 1106dietitian@hy-vee.com Fatty fish doesn’t sound as if it would be good for your heart, but studies show that e...
