Archive for June, 2013

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

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Lunch with an Angel named Jill – Paying it forward After a combined quarter century of life’s adventures in the good old Quad-Cities, something happened that touched our hearts to the very soul. Throughout our interactions with people, places and g...

  • Ward Off Wrinkles with Watermelon Ward Off Wrinkles with Watermelon

    By Nina Struss, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com During the summer, you probably stock up on sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and cover-ups to protect your skin from the sun. But, did you know another way to battle the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays can be foun...

  • Prevent Child Abuse Everyday Prevent Child Abuse Everyday

    By Amy Alvarez, MSW Program Manager Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council June is the beginning of summer, which is a symbol of freedom for children and families – no school, playing outside, going to the beach, baseball games, barbecues, boating, and all kinds of a...

  • About June About June

    By Eloise Graham June Monthly Observances Adopt a Shelter Cat Month Great Outdoors Month Dairy Month Turkey Lovers Month National Aphasia Awareness Month Potty Training Awareness Month Vision Research Month Women’s Golf Month June Weekly Observances International Clothesline Week ...

  • Selecting an Audiologist Selecting an Audiologist

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Finding a hearing healthcare provider is a big decision. When I speak with my patients about their decision to purchase hearing aids, I often review the importance of selecting the right hearing healthcare provider as being one of the most i...

  • Everyone Needs an RV in their Backyard! Everyone Needs an RV in their Backyard!

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling If anyone would have told me a few years ago that I would be promoting the positive attributes of Recreational Vehicles, I would not have believed them. But, circumstances have led me down an interesting path these past few years. My perception of RV’ing, or campin...

  • Sandwiched, Part 2 Sandwiched, Part 2

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Those who may have read last month’s article are already familiar with the term “Sandwich Generation” – those who are sandwiched between caring for a parent (or other relative) AND caring for (or financially supporting) their childr...

  • Social Security Tax - Unnecessary Social Security Tax – Unnecessary

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Following our "Discovery Alternatives" workshops, questions continue to arise on the strategies we recommend for our clients to minimize or reduce income taxes. Alternatives are available. Annuity strategies ma...