Archive for June, 2011

  • Heat Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle! Heat Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle!

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Summertime is just around the corner. And with all the good things that brings---family gatherings, outdoor activities, vacations---we should keep in mind that children, cars and heat can be a potential hazard, especially ...

  • It’s Got Me Thinking… It’s Got Me Thinking…

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Well, it’s finally happened. Our baby girl has graduated from high school. And it’s got me thinking . . . It’s got me thinking about how tender and fragile life begins. Only 18 years ago we held Maddy in our arms as a teen...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston I have not searched the columns I’ve composed for the 50+ crowd, but I don’t think I have ever stated how I got my start in poetry. I am a writer and have been since I was 13, 60 years in my past. Many of you know about forgetting stuff that far back. Fast forward. I was...

  • In and Out of the Quad Cities In and Out of the Quad Cities

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Join us as we take a little trip. Nope, not a travelogue, it’s a special kind of trip – a trip back in time. Close your eyes – well not really, we want you to keep reading. We are inviting you to join us on a trip in human dimensions – a trip thro...

  • It is always a good time to celebrate Grandparents It is always a good time to celebrate Grandparents

    By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community “Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” – Alex Haley “The history of grandparents is remembered not with...

  • Lactose Intolerance Does Not Have To Mean Dairy Intolerance Lactose Intolerance Does Not Have To Mean Dairy Intolerance

    By Valerie Wheatley, R.D., L.D., L.D.N Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 You may have or know of someone who has lactose intolerance. But did you know individuals with lactose intolerance may still be able to enjoy dairy products? There are many misunderstandings and myths about l...

  • Will the State Really Take My House? - Your Advocacy Connection Will the State Really Take My House? – Your Advocacy Connection

    By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy People entering the long term care system are often overwhelmed with concerns. Unfortunately many of these concerns are not founded on clear accurate information, but rather what they have “heard” from...

  • Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010 Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010

    PIC - b&w mug YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office See the list at WWW.SOCIALSECURITY.GOV The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2010. Alexande...