Archive for Community
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A Scout is Reverent
50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law By James N. Graham February of 2010, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) celebrates 100 years of preparing youth to become valuable citizens and leaders. In consideration of the 100th anniversary of th...
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Civil Rights exhibit debuts at Putnam
By Lori Arguello, Director of Marketing Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport Explore the local Civil Rights movement up close and personal at the newest exhibition at the Putnam Museum. A partnership between the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, St. Ambrose University and the Putnam, “Da...
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In and Out of the Quad Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall I’ll be home for Christmas Remember good old Bing Crosby? In 1943 he earned is fifth gold record with a song that rang a chord with the American public. Almost immediately, the record shot to number one at USO’s all across the world, as soldie...
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New Senior Housing
It’s time to lace on the track shoes and run towards that new senior housing you’ve been thinking about. Here’s why. ....we encourage seniors who hope to acquire new housing this year to act sooner, rather than later, in order to take advantage of the $6,500 federal and $5,000-plus Davenpor...
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Tales by Triplett – Getting Bowled Over
By Patrick Triplett I enjoy the Holiday season as much as anyone. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of my favorite days of the year. However, there is one holiday I used to look forward to which has been ruined forever - New Year's Day. And you know who is to blame? The BCS is. You may be ...
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In and Out of the Quad Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall First, allow us to extend a belated Holiday Greetings from your drifting duo of the Quad-City Area. We hope your Season was filled with family, friends and lots of fun. We decided early on that we would make 2010 a Fifty Plus year to enjoy. We ha...
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The Holiday Mindset
By Michael Terry Program Manager Safe From The Startr Child Abuse Council 4… 3… 2… 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR! What an almost magical phrase. In fact, most of us without much thought do apply mystical powers to this one event; anointing it with the ability to wipe clean our slates and begin...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter January 2010-What is this year going to bring? Next month the Scott County sheriffís Office, along with other police departments will be starting the Citizen’s Academy. This is designed to bring the citizens and police together. ...
