Archive for August, 2012
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What is the Hilltop Campus Village?
For a few months now, we have been highlighting some of the businesses in the Hilltop Campus Village. But, some of you may not know what is the Hilltop Village, or where the Hilltop Campus Village is located. Geographically, the Hilltop Campus Village runs from 6th Street north, to Lombard Street an...
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September Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, ... www.alz.org 1.800.272.3900 local address and phone # - 736 Federa...
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Affordable Care Act Does Not Mean Cut Medicare
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor I hear everywhere about the Healthcare Reform law cutting Medicare benefits. Not true... just the opposite. The Affordable Care Act recently ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court actually strengthens Medica...
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Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a condition that occurs in the inner ear. It is somewhat common, but not always well defined. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear th...
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Weather…or Not?
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home The recent drought has certainly been fodder for many a conversation about the weather. Our early spring was truly magnificent and, as spring goes, fairly long-lived this year. Then suddenly, the switch flipped to summer and it has been hot...
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Everything is Relative!
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Our lawn is brown and brittle; my garden plants puny and wilted; the pond seven feet shallow and the heat oppressive! I find myself, in the middle of July, wishing for the chilly feel of autumn and the briskness of winter!!! “Mercury soars to 104 F; Farm outl...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston This summer has had some challenges with the land, and other aspects of our lives. Late in June, I walked out of an air-conditioned building into the afternoon heat. Said to myself, "This doesn't feel like it did in 1988," a very hot, very dry year. Not as stifling hot, of course...
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Option for Less Dependence on Glasses
By Richard Phinney, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates The most well known procedure to eliminate or reduce dependence on glasses or contacts today is LASIK. By using laser energy to reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) nearsightedness, and some farsightedness and astigmatism, can be cor...
