Archive for Community
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Happy Spring By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Spring is here. When I was growing up we celebrated May Day by making little craft paper baskets and filling them with wild flowers and delivering them to neighbors. It was a great excu...
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Flip the Script on Aging: Celebrate, Challenge, Connect
By Milestones Agency on Aging Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the impact older adults have in our communities. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages us to rethink outdated ideas and see aging for what it truly is—a time of purpose, growth, and c...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office (855) 420-8556 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM QUESTION AND ANSWER Question: I'm expecting a baby this June. What do I need to do to get a Social Security number (SSN) for my baby? Answer: The easiest way to apply for ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office (866) 414-9166 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM QUESTION AND ANSWER Question: I have been getting Social Security disability benefits for many years. I’m about to hit my full retirement age. What will happen to my disabi...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Best Steak Marinade Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons dried basil 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoonsdried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 t...
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What Happened in May
By Eloise Graham May 1825 Brisbane, Australia was founded. The American Unitarian Association and the British and Foreign Unitarian Association were established. The coronation of French King Charles X took place. It was the last crowning of a French monarch. May 1850 saw the Compromise of 1850 an...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
May MMM - MMM Good By Eloise Graham May Day, the first day of May, is a holiday with both ancient and modern roots. It has traditionally been associated with springtime celebrations. Dancing around the Maypole, crowning May Queens, making M...
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How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
By Laura Iles Iowa State University Extension How to help pollinators One of the many benefits of gardening is the opportunity to provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Luckily, there are some simple steps every gardener can take that help these beneficial inse...
