Archive for Community
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The Wisdom of Age
No matter your age, may you feel the wisdom of the words below... By Mary Schricker Gemberling As 2018 draws to a close it’s that time again to reflect on what was and think about what’s to come. With age comes the wisdom to see the blessings in one’s life. I often think about the old saying...
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JANUARY 2019 – Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
1) Happy New Year!! All Nutrition Centers Closed. No Home Deliveries 2) Happy Birthday – Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas with Pearl Onions, Ice Cream, Small Cupcake, Orange Juice 3) Goulash, Big Bowl of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Cookie, Grape Juice 4) Chicken Breast, Popeye’s F...
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January in the Hilltop Campus Village Past, Current and Future
It is quite fitting that this article is written in January. January is named for the Roman god, Janus. He was the keeper of the gate or the doorway. He had the ability to see the past while at the same time view the future. Well, the Hilltop Campus Village is a gateway or corridor in Davenport, co...
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We are One Snow Away from Disaster
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms On the farm, weather can be a real challenge, especially snow and cold. Our livestock need to be kept warm, but also need fresh air, as respiratory infections such as pneumonia can occur in stale air environments. Then, when big snowfalls occur, not ...
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Five Winter Health Tips for Older Adults
It’s a time for sharing, reflection, and appreciation as people are reminded of the importance of family and friends and the true meaning of giving. By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Winter is upon us, and as the temperatures drop, it can become m...
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Lighting and Houseplants
Information from Iowa State University Extension One of the most overlooked and often neglected aspects of growing plants indoors is lighting. The result is often poor plant health with thin, sparse foliage. Plants that are properly sited exhibit healthy growth and beautiful blooms. Importance o...
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Variety is the Spice of Life!
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant at Ridgecrest Village Art Petersen has lived at Ridgecrest Village for almost 20 years, I asked him to share his story: Ridgecrest Village was started by a Presbyterian minister, Dr. Rev. Koning. Rev. Koning was the Pastor at my church, New Comb Presbyterian...
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January – The Start of a New Year
By Eloise Graham The flower of the month is the carnation. With a history that dates back more than 2,000 years; it’s not surprising that carnations are rich with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While some scholars suggest that their name comes from the word “corone” (flower gar...