Archive for September, 2014
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Busy Moments in the Month of October
By Eloise Graham Oct. 1: 1944 – the Library of Congress displayed tintypes of the first World Series of 1903 Oct. 2: 1908 – Henry Ford introduced the Model T 1924- President James Carter was born in Plains, Georgia 1933 – The five-day workweek was officially sanc...
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Duffle Bags Made for ‘Stand Down for Veterans’ Event
By Lucille Mumma Public Relations Director Rock Island County Home and Community Education Assn. On June 4, several members of the Cordova and Riverdale Home Extension units gathered at the Cordova Library to fulfill a request by Nancy Edlund, Community Outreach Director for RI Co., to make 10...
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East Side Bakery
Owner Nikki LaTray works her magic in her Davenport bakery East Side Bakery has only been at its new location on 15th and Harrison Street a short time, but it has been long enough for them to expand their hours and their variety of baked goods. Nikki LaTray has a way with yeast and flour. In...
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Increase Your Lupus Awareness
By Terry Masek, SPHR Human Resources Officer Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC What is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that causes inflammation which can damage major organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin and brain. The specific cause of lupus is not ye...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Autumn is here. The days are cooler and shorter. It is a good time for some crock pot comfort food and the aroma of apple desserts baking in the oven. - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, 804 W Lombard Street, Davenport, IA, 528...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Dave Layton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois The Developing Relationship between AARP and RSVP I don’t want to make light of the sacred institution of marriage by comparing it to the developing relationship between AARP and RSVP, but an AARP/R...
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Reflections of Autumn
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “It was October again ... a glorious October, all red and gold, with mellow mornings when the alleys were filled with delicate mists as if the spirit of autumn had poured them in for the sun to drain---amethyst, pearl, silver, rose and smoke-blue. The dews were s...
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October 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, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd ...
