Archive for December, 2009
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Poinsettias, Traditional Blooms of the Holiday Season
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community During this time of year, one can hardly go anywhere without seeing large, glorious blossoms of poinsettias. Last year, over $220,000,000.00 worth of the seasonal potted plants were sold during the holiday season. P...
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A Scout is Brave
By James N. Graham 50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law In consideration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, 50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law. To date...
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Is Today Our‘Good Old Days?’
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Sure Medicare choices are confusing, but, folks, we have the CHOICE of medicare plans. That’s why we encourage all our readers to join our Medicare 101 educational class to have a clear understanding of the a...
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The Cycle of Life
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate Holidays are typically a time of joy and happiness. But while everyone else is immersed in the hustle and bustle of the season, there are many caregivers who are struggling with the holiday spirit while watching their loved ones succumb to ...
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H1N1 Virus Vaccine – Not if you are older than 64!
By Russ Myers Many thanks to the great people who work at the Scott County Health Dept. I sent an e-mail message last week; then I received a phone call from them within a matter of hours. I know how busy those people are with all the calls about the flu and other healthcare questions. However,...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Merry Christmas to all..... We made another year. Thank the Lord and your doctor. Healthcare this year has been a hot topic, but the Medicare fraud should be even hotter. We need to help catch the people who cheat or steal bill...
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It’s a December to remember at the Putnam!
By Lori Arguello, Director of Marketing Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport Celebrate the season at the Putnam Museum and IMAX® Theatre! There's plenty of excitement for the whole family, including a Polar Express Pajama Party, free fun at Holiday on the Hill, and the giant-screen adventu...
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NEWS FOR YOU….from the Iowa D.O.T.
Iowa Department of Transportation A new and infromative article for your enjoyment each month in 50+ Lifestyles. Proper Use of Turn Signals By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Turn signals give other drivers time to react to...
