Archive for May, 2012
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Ella’s Kitchen
Summer is here, the days are long and cooking should be easy! Here’s a hint for that left over juice in the cans from canned fruit. Put in ice-cube trays and freeze. Then you can add a cube or two to iced tea or lemonade for a little added flavor. Ella [Ella can be contacted at ell...
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June Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Below is a free, state-of-the-art class we are offering in multiple locations on various dates and times. Please call (563) 324-1022 to register of for more information. Classes are designed for anyone directly i...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER: Joining the 50+ Club
By Mike Mickle I have arrived! I am now officially part of the 50+ club. I arrived in March, and my friends were sure to let everyone know. A trio of trouble-makers entered my yard in the dark of night, placing signs that said, “Happy 50th Birthday, Mike” EVERYWHERE. They placed other de...
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Children: A Better Investment
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Imagine the upcoming summer months seen through a child’s eyes. It’s a time filled with anticipation and excitement of vacations, barbecues, picnics, time away from school. But sadly, this isn’t the reality for some c...
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What is an Effective Estate Plan?
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about planning your estate? Most people focus their estate planning efforts on distributing their property to their spouse and children, in the hopes that these loved ones will have safe and secur...
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
By Richard Phinney, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates If your eyes have been itchy, red, and watery over the past few weeks, it could be that you're suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. Seasonal allergies affect more than 35 million Americans each year. Tree pollens in April and May, grass pollen...
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Self-Improvement: The Story of One Audiologist
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC A while back before school started, my wonderful husband decided that we should both lose weight. I was heavy and did not want to change my way of doing things. My husband told me he would assume all shopping, cooking and menu planning. Our ...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston In May, many new ideas emerge as Spring takes hold. April showers bring May flowers, a statement on nature we recall and repeat, seasonally. Nature blossoms through May, ending just in time for Memorial Day, or "decoration day" as some of us call visits to our forbearers’ grave...
