Archive for Personal Growth
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Let There Be Peace on Earth... Last month we celebrated holy days: for some it was Hanukkah; others, Christmas; Kwanzaa; the winter solstice; or just celebrating having family together. I am sure many wished others shalom, rest, peace for each other, peace for the world. What i...
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Adult Day: Not Just a Day Care for Grown-Ups
By Sharon Patten Program Director Intouch Adult Day & Home Care Services It’s hard to know exactly when Adult Day is right for you and your loved one. Here are some things to know when considering if this is a good fit for your family. Definition: Adult Day Care Centers like Intouch are ...
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Keep It Burnin’
Keep It Burnin’ By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Last month, I shared a lesser-known two-sentence quote, attributed to Mother Teresa, which I had never heard before – and how that quote immediately brought to mind this old chorus I had learned as a kid: ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Heroes – Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, John Wayne and me Back in my day, kids had heroes. Thanks in part to the spectacular work of mustachioed story teller and dream builder Walt Disney, kids got a double dose of American Heroes each and every week. Sometimes the heroes were dogs...
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How to Talk to Someone with Hearing Loss
By Ali Hunt Audiolology Extern Parker Audiology Some common complaints people have regarding a loved one’s hearing include, “They don’t listen to me” and “They still ask me to repeat myself even while they are wearing hearing aids.” These situations are frustrating for both parties ...
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Yard and Garden: Properly Treating Lawns In Fall for Spring Results
By Richard Jauron Iowa Stare University Extension – Horticulture With fall right around the corner, this is the perfect time to treat lawns for optimal spring performance. Treating now assures lawns will be ready for spring growth. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension...
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Sending out a Love Message
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home “Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burnin’ Give me oil in my lamp I pray, Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burnin’, burnin’ burnin’ Keep it burnin’ til the break of day….” Like many others, I learned this sing-song chorus as a...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston The lore of young native Americans is with us. Traditions spilling forth on special occasions. Tribal lore and history, particularly drumming, dancing and chant-singing, build stories to appreciate and attempt to understand. Native Americans have populated this contin...
