Archive for News
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It’s Nice to Be Back
By Mary Schricker Since my retirement in June of this year, I have taken a brief hiatus from writing. The past five months have been spent sorting through my own boxes of memories, marketing and selling my home and relocating. Although much of my time is now spent in Atlanta, Illinois, I stil...
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Calendar of Events – October 2011
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at (563) 324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs. Aphasic Support Group Genesis The Aphasic Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Gen...
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Bettendorf Health Care Announces New Administrator
By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care As the month of August comes to a rapid close, and I am drawing closer and closer to that inevitable “last day” at Bettendorf Health Care, I am so pleased to announce that I have been busy training the new Administrator. I am pl...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter August was hot, but on Senior Day at the Mississippi Valley Fair, it cooled off. Plus 60 Club, R.S.V.P., S.A.L.T, Generations, and other groups that help seniors were there. It was great to see many of you and hear how you enjoy readi...
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Yard and Garden: Onions and Garlic
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity results in high quality, nutritious products. If properly harvested and stored, onions and garlic will keep most of their original flavor and food value for months. Iowa State Uni...
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Yard and Garden: Late Summer and Early Fall Plantings
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Creating a beautiful, functioning landscape depends on putting the right plant in the right place at the right time. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists describe the correct plants and care to give late summer and early ...
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What’s New in Hearing Aids
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Are You Connected? This past year, hearing instruments have turned into entire sound systems, wireless cell phone listening systems as well as hearing devices for communicating with family and friends. The innovation has become quite sim...
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NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T.
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Iowa Department of Transportation Davenport, IA While driving at or just below the speed limit may ensure you don’t receive any tickets, it may not always be the safest. How fast should you drive if it’s raining hard? F...
