Archive for November, 2013

  • Giving Thanks for Voting and Veterans Giving Thanks for Voting and Veterans

    By Eloise Graham Tuesday, November 5, 2013 is the day for general elections. There is not a lot of fan-fare this year, but the right to vote is just as important as any other year. We seem to take this right to vote for granted and only vote in the “big” elections. Well, voting in America wa...

  • Congress Needs a Fix... the need for fixing Congress is long overdue Congress Needs a Fix… the need for fixing Congress is long overdue

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor I wanted to share with you one of those spam emails recently received that really caught my attention. The sender attributes Warren Buffet as author, and indicates he encourages recipients to forward this “fi...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities – The Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving, Sorta In and Out of the Quad-Cities – The Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving, Sorta

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Girl Power on the Road Pricilla, Myles and Patience – The Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving, Sorta November is a wonderful time of the year, especially here in the lovely QCA. Summer turns to autumn, the leaves provide a spectacular (and environmentally sa...

  • Your Advocacy Connection - We Solve Long Term Care Problems Your Advocacy Connection – We Solve Long Term Care Problems

    By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions In the year I was born, Perry Como recorded “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” It has long been a favorite song of mine. In my mind, I see the Norman Rockwell picture of Grandma serving a perfectly roasted turkey with all the perfect trim...

  • Tinnitus is a Symptom Tinnitus is a Symptom

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Tinnitus (TIN-ni-tus) is a sound that a person hears inside their head that no one else hears. Tinnitus is a symptom that is often, but not always, associated with...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY SERVES THOSE WHO’VE SERVED On November 11, we honor our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better time than now to tell you — and for you to help spread the word — about the many benefits...

  • FLIP for Fiber! FLIP for Fiber!

    By Kristin Decker, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com Most Americans are trying to consume more fiber these days. Unfortunately, nine out of 10 Americans fall short of the daily recommended fiber intake. The average American eats only half the daily recomm...

  • A Hundred Years... A Million Changes, Part III A Hundred Years… A Million Changes, Part III

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home In the past two issues, we’ve glanced at a handful of societal changes during the past one hundred years and noted that these changes have influenced certain things such as visitations (which, prior to established funeral homes, were ofte...