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Your Mickle’s Worth I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. It’s my chant every year around this time as I look toward Spring and try to say goodbye to Winter. I know many of you enjoy the cold weather and the activities it brings, I unfortunately, cannot share in your joy. My blood runs way too thin. Karen and I share the lack of tolerance for freezing temps. In fact, Kyle is the only one in our family who seems to truly enjoy them. I believe the cold weather is to blame for my lack of focus. Those of you who know me can appreciate my tendency to get distracted by shiny objects. Karen is the same way. We recently had issues with our SUV and had to take it to Green Chevrolet for repairs. Since our vehicle had to be in the shop for more than a week, they graciously provided us with a vehicle to drive. On the day of the vehicle return, I get a call from my lovely bride. “Hi honey, where are you?” “On my way home. Why?” “Where exactly are you?” “53rd and Elmore. Why?” “Oh good. You haven’t crossed over I-74 yet. I need you to take that exit.” “WHY???”

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Valentine’s day is widely known as a day of love and most understand the longtime tradition of handing out the notes that go along with it. I recently discovered that the simple tradition can seem a little odd to small children. Last year my two oldest helped pick out and fold valentines for their preschool classmates. They were even excited to take the cards to school and hand them out. This year I was caught a bit off guard at the strange looks I got when I brought up the topic. I could tell the idea seemed out of the ordinary to them... maybe because my kids usually create their crafts and projects for us (mom and dad). They are still so young but inquisitive as always. So they started asking questions... like... “Why do I have to hand them out to all the other kids?” and “Why can’t I keep all of the cards (and stickers!) to play with?” As with most explanations I tried to keep

it short and sweet. It’s just something nice we do once a year. I went on to say it will be so much fun, reassuring them this wasn’t just our thing.... “the other children will hand them out too, so you’ll bring cards home!” It all got me thinking about when and how the tradition started. According to History.com several theories surround the history of Valentine’s day. The Catholic church honors at least three saints named Valentine and there are different legends behind the romantic figures. It is believed Americans started exchanging hand-made valentines in the 1700’s and thanks to Esther A. Howland (the mother of the American Valentine) people began buying the first massproduced valentine cards in the 1840’s. It is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, second only to Christmas. Although many gripe that Valentine’s Day is just a commercial holiday, I remember it as such a fun day at school and home. It’s fun to watch my children learn about and celebrate such a long standing tradition.

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Child Care is good for Business! Pam Lynch Community Relations Specialist Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Child care is not just the parent’s concern anymore! Child care is crucial to the economic well-being of families, businesses, and communities. Communities are realizing that child care has an impact on the economy. Employers are beginning to see that supporting employee’s needs outside of work improves business. If a parent does not have child care, they cannot work. This leads to absenteeism as well as less money being spent in the community. If a parent has inadequate child care, it can lead to distraction and lower productivity. Supporting parents in the workforce can help provide balance with their jobs and the needs of their families. In turn, it can improve employee recruitment and retention, improve employee morale, and reduce turnover and absenteeism. It can also increase productivity and strengthen a business’s image. Employees want to work for a business that cares. Seems like a win-win situation, especially since helping employees with child care can be done with minimal investment. It can simply mean being more understanding and flexible or being more aware of the community resources that are available for their employees to utilize and making sure that the employees know about those resources. Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a resource here in the Quad Cities that is available to help employers and employees! Our agency is designated to provide an assortment of services in 7 Illinois and 20 Iowa counties, including the Quad Cities. These 8

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services are funded by the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Human Services which makes most of the CCR&R services FREE for you and others! CCR&R offers free referrals to child care programs, free consumer education materials, free on-site presentations and workshops, and free county specific data and statistics about child care. CCR&R is a one stop shop for parents seeking child care, providers needing training and technical assistance, employers seeking information on how to meet the child care needs of their employees, and for community partners seeking information on early childhood issues. The overall objective that CCR&R works to achieve is helping families find quality child care and helping providers enhance the quality of care they are providing. You might be asking “What does quality child care look like?” Our answer would be “There are a variety of quality indicators that a parent should look for.” If a parent calls looking for child care, a parent specialist will go over many of those indicators and will provide the parent with a guide book that contains information on the process of looking for care, the types of care available, and the quality indicators. Safe, affordable, quality child care allows parents to keep productive work schedules. This also allows them to earn a steady income which helps stimulate the local community’s economy. Child care is good for business and good for the economy! Are you invested? To learn more about CCR&R services here in the Quad Cities, see our ad in this Family Focus issue.

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n February 2012, United Way put together a taskforce of educators in the Quad Cities to start looking at whether our local students enter Kindergarten ready to learn. This is an important part of our work to ensure local children are successful in school. Children who enter school unready are five times less likely to be reading below grade level by the third grade. How do you know if your child is on track to be ready? Here is a list of skills the taskforce agreed children should have on the first day of school. · Demonstrates self-regulatory skills (holds hand up before speaking, able to take turns, manages emotions) · Interacts cooperatively and constructively with others. · Able to communicate his or her thoughts and ideas · Within their physical abilities, able to take care of basic self-help needs (i.e.: toilet skills, dressing) · Adapts to structured and unstructured school environments (i.e.: routines, transitions, separates from

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parents) · Engages in classroom activities · Manipulates and explores objects appropriately (i.e.: pencil grip, scissors use, crayon use) · Demonstrates problem-solving skills · Demonstrates positive approaches to learning · Enjoys a variety of pre-reading activities (i.e.: listening as adults read to them, looking at and handling books, showing interest in letters) One easy way to get your child on track is to sign up for Imagination Library. Imagination Library is a program where children receive one free, age-appropriate book a month by mail once they are registered. You can sign up your child at unitedwayqc.org. Also, you can make sure your child has access to quality early learning by enrolling him or her in preschool. Questions? Contact Alex Kolker at 563-344-0339 or akolker@unitedwayqc.org.

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla In a bowl combine all dry ingredients and stir. Gently add in wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and place in the fridge. Chill overnight or up to 24 hours. Before using the next morning, stir batter. Take a handful of fresh berries {strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.} and drop into the batter, smashing with a potato masher into fine chunks. Place 3/4 c. of the batter onto hot waffle iron. Keep waffles warm on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven. Makes 7 waffles (with a round waffle maker, could be less if using a large square one.)

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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and our office value health promotion and disease prevention. Did you know that the number one chronic disease among children is dental caries? You’ve probably heard the old adage education is prevention and as a parent, I’m sure you have many questions in regards to your child’s first visit. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen for their first dental visit by the time they turn one year of age. Why so young, do you ask? The answer is twofold, first for the prevention of childhood caries (cavities) in turn promoting a healthy mouth for a lifetime and secondly to encourage positive dental

visits. The earlier we can discuss topics such as oral hygiene, proper diet and nutrition and the sooner the child feels comfortable in a dental environment the better. We start with scheduling their first visit in the morning, when children are most rested and more likely to be compliant. For the first visit we ask that the parent(s) and the child come back into the operatory together. We then start with the exam, which is called a “knee-to-knee” exam (pictured below). This is when Dr. Brandtner discusses the child’s medical history and its relevance to the child’s dental health, he then assesses the oral cavity and demonstrates proper brushing techniques. We will also discuss diet, nutrition and answer any questions or concerns you may have at this time. After the examination is completed, we recommend letting your child walk around the office, play and sit in the dental chair if they’re interested. This is the best way to acclimate your child to this new environment and exciting experience! If after the examination Dr. Brandtner has no dental concerns then the next wellness check will be scheduled for one year. We will conduct wellness checks once a year until the child is three to four years of age. At that point we will begin the separation process of performing examinations and cleanings in the dental chair every six months. Our ultimate goal and first priority is to keep your child healthy, disease free and to have them enjoy coming to visit us every six months! The first baby tooth erupts around six months of age, so if a child does not find a dental home until age three or four, there may be decay already present. You can see where I’m going with this right? We don’t want the child’s first dental visit to be negative, or because they are already in pain. We want to build on positive experiences starting at an early age, build trust, compliance and guidance for a lifetime of good oral health and positive dental visits.

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Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, Junior Achievement of the Heartland - www.jaheartland.org

Have you ever heard of the word entrepreneur? Do you know what it means? Entrepreneur is a person who uses resources to start a business. Did you know that more than half of all businesses in the United States are small businesses started by entrepreneurs? We often don’t realize entrepreneurs are all around us and they provide the products and services we use every day. John Deere was a famous entrepreneur from the Quad Cities. He invented the first steel plow to help farmers. Can you think of other entrepreneurs? Here’s a fun activity to help you. Draw a line from the entrepreneur’s name to the business or product they created. Entrepreneur’s Name

Business or Product Created

Tony Hawk

Harry Potter fantasy books, merchandise, and movies

Walt Disney

Co-founder of Apple; oversaw the development of the iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPad

Rachel Ray

Owner of The Birdhouse; a skateboard manufacturer, started a clothing line; skateboarding pioneer

Steve Jobs

Co-founded with his brother what is now known as The Walt Disney Company; theme park designer

J.K. Rowling

Cookbook and cookware brands; lifestyle magazine; television personality

Entrepreneurs make a big impact on our lives. The products they create often change how we live. For example the iPod has changed how we get and listen to music today. The microwave oven changed how we can prepare our food. Can you think of other inventions that have changed our lives? Write them down here. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Entrepreneurs have all different qualities and talents, but it takes a few special traits to be a successful entrepreneur. A trait means having a special quality or characteristic. Below are some of the traits of a successful entrepreneur. Circle the traits you have. Determined When I run into a problem, I don’t give up. I get help or solve the problem myself. Creative I am creative. Sometimes, I can come up with ideas that no one else around me thought of. Self-confident I feel good about myself. When I have to do something I’ve never done before, I think I will probably be able to do it well. Ambitious When there is something that needs to be done, I take care of it. I don’t wait until someone else makes me do it. People-person I get along well with people. Experienced I have run my own lemonade stand or other business. At your young age you may not have all the traits circled. That’s okay. The good news is you can always work on acquiring these traits in the future. Have you ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur? What ideas do you have about creating a new product or service? Write them down here. _______________________________________________ All it takes is one small idea to start you on your path to becoming an entrepreneur. Keep dreaming about your ideas and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. 20

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Dedication SCIENCE BEHIND THE SEASONS James Zahara Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist - WQAD HD News 8

The Earth, which orbits around the sun once each year, is tilted 23.5 degrees either toward or away from the sun twice during this period. Right now, the earth is tilted away from the sun. That brings in less daylight and a whole lot of nightlight. Fortunately, the shortest day of the year took place just before Christmas on December 21st known as the Winter Solstice. This is when we only had around 9 hours of daylight. With the lack of sunlight no wonder it gets so cold. When the top of the Earth slowly leans toward the sun we begin to change seasons. An equal amount of daylight and nightlight occur at the time of the vernal equinox which we know as the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. We keep adding daylight hours for the next three months until we arrive to the longest day of the year on June 21st. This is what its known as the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Locally, that is when we witness close to 15 hours of daylight! With 24 hours in a day, only 9 hours we’re in the dark. At the North Pole, the sun stays up all summer for 182 straight days! You may ask ‘then why is that not the warmest day of the year?’ Good question. If you ever boil a pot of

water on the stove does it automatically boil once you switch the nozzle on? Of course not. It takes time. The warmest of the air doesn’t arrive until later July into August. A quarter of the way around in the orbit, fall sets in beginning September 22nd or the autumnal equinox. After seeing an equal amount of daylight and nightlight that day the top of the Earth begins pointing away from the sun and eventual return of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s how we’re able to see our four seasons. Get this. Imagine if you lived at the North or South Pole. You actually get two very long seasons. The sun stays up all summer, then stays down all winter! Could you handle that? If your child has a question for James, post it on our QC Family Focus Facebook Page. If your question is chosen, we’ll come to your child’s school and videotape him or her asking the question. The video will appear on Good Morning Quad Cities with Jim, Julie and James!

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Black History Month In this month’s Education Dedication section, we are learning more about Black History Month. Have an adult help you scan the QR code or log on to the link below to help you fill in the blanks! Black History Month is an _______ _________ of achievements by black Americans and a time to recognize the central role of ______+ _______ in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of historian _______ __ _______. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of _________ as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including _______ and the _____ _______, also devote a month to celebrating black history. Here are a few important dates and events involving black Americans. · Jack Johnson became the first African-American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in ____. He held on to the belt until ____. · John Mercer Langston was the first black man to become a ______in Ohio when he passed the _____ ____ in 1854.. · Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the _______ ______ ______ ______. He served on the ________ ________ from 1967-1971. · Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the __________ __ _________. She was elected in 1968 and represented the state of ______ _____. · In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first AfricanAmerican performer to win an _________ _______ (the film industry`s highest honor) for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in __________ __________ ___ ____. · In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go into space aboard the space shuttle ________. During her 8-day mission she worked with U.S. and __________ researchers. To get the answers scan the QR code or log on to https://vimeo. com/57976992

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Dedication The Best Valentine Gift … Taking Care of your Good Health By Diane Baker Youth Development Educator,

China grows much of the world’s supply of bananas. The peanut has traveled from South America to 4-H Military Programs, University of Illinois Extension Africa to North America – becoming popular across the As winter moves into U.S. when soldiers returned home from the Civil War, February, our healthy resolutions of then when the circus began traveling across the U.S. and the new year are fading, yet the cold finally when agriculture chemist George Washington temperatures keep us inside and less Carver invented more than 300 uses for the peanut – active. It’s easy to enjoy our comfort including peanut butter. foods while curled up in a warm You can play games and explore more fascinating blanket … and to avoid the lifestyle facts about foods like pineapple, cacao, pumpkins, rice, that keeps us healthy. coffee and many more. Ask your parents, grandparents University of Illinois or even aunts and uncles if you can try new recipes Extension has some great resources with them. By learning more about where our fruits and online that remind you and your kids of excellent ways veggies come from, you might develop a better “taste” to make healthy choices year round. for them! Food Fun: From Apples to Zucchini Lea todas las historias de dedicación a educación Can you name a fruit or a vegetable from every en español en www.qcfamilyfocus.com letter of the alphabet? It’s a bit challenging, but put your healthy habits thinking cap on and give it a try! We even have a website to help. Have your teacher, parent or another important adult in your life log on to: http:// urbanext.illinois.edu/foodfun/ The site includes trivia, coloring (online or We’re adding more Allegiant flights for spring! printable) and games. While at the site, you can learn about fruits and vegetables such as: 4 weekly flights to Phoenix-Mesa (March through early April) A is for Asparagus – one of the first vegetables to pop plus extra flights to St. Petersburg-Clearwater out of the ground each spring. They can be eaten raw, (late March to early April). cooked or in soup. H is for Horseradish – a hot and spicy condiment. Did you know that Illinois grows most of the world’s supply of horseradish? J is for Jackfruit – the world’s largest fruit which can weigh up to 80 pounds. You may find it in Asian or Mediterranean grocery stores. Q is for Quince – a small mouth-puckering fruit commonly used in jams and jellies. In addition to exploring fruits and vegetables at the website, try new fruits and vegetables as a part of your family meals or try common foods in new ways. Fresh From the World: Where our Food Comes From We even have a place for you to search for fascinating facts about where our food comes from. Log on to http://urbanext.illinois.edu/food/ qcairport.com Did you know that hundreds of years ago, Visit allegiant.com for schedules, or call your travel agent or the airline. bananas were a rare and exotic fruit in China. Today, QC Family Focus - February 2013

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Kid’s Calendar

Let It Snow - February 2nd Family Museum in Bettendorf 1:00-3:00 pm: Super Saturday Event - Let It Snow. Make and build with fake snow! Watch it grow before your eyes! Be a scientist: find out what it is really made of! Free event with paid museum admission.

Spot The Difference

Find and circle 10 differences between the top picture and the bottom picture.

I LOVE YOU

Think Pink - February 9th Family Museum in Bettendorf 1:00-3:00 pm: Super Saturday Event - Think Pink. Put on some pink and come make a Valentine for your sweetheart, learn how to cut paper chain hearts, and munch on conversational hearts. Love is in the air! Free event with paid museum admission. Free Kid’s Craft Day - February 16th Theme: Chocolate/ Chocolate Trees John Deere Pavilion 10:00am-4:00pm ANSWERS: Cake Color, Direction of Glasses, I Love You Teddy Bear, Direction of Gifts, Balloon Color, Direction of Cupid, Girl’s Dress Color, Cake Candles, Music Notes, Roses.

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At Adler Theatre – March 2. Show time is 2 PM Color the picture on the next page and send it to : Scooby Doo, Where Are You? C/O QC Family Focus, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Only one entry per child please. Entries must be postmarked by February 15th. Good luck! 24

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2013 QCA Health Careers Expo Kirk Marske Career Cruising Quad Cities, Director

Quad City students: report to the River Center in Davenport - stat! Suture kits, stethoscopes, blood pressure gauges, and IV needles will be provided – just bring your health career interest for a day of fun and learning! The Quad Cities Health Careers Expo returns to the Davenport River Center February 21 and 22. For two days, Quad City area health care providers and educators will offer a hands-on experience for middle and high school students interested in health care occupations. Students attending the QCA Health Careers Expo will visit a variety of stations staffed by local medical professionals providing live demonstrations and hands-on activities. Stations will focus on the heart, lungs, brain, emergency medicine, nutrition, and the spinal system; staff members will allow the students to participate in suturing, blood pressure measurement, intubation, sensory deprivation, IV insertion, and more. There will also be walk-through inflatables of the lungs, heart, and brain. College and university representatives will also be present to provide information on health-care related programs available in the Quad Cities, and Career Cruising Quad Cities will be on-site to help students learn more about health care careers profiled in their system. About 20% of the careers profiled in Career Cruising are health care related, and Quad City students

using Career Cruising Quad Cities have shown a strong interest in the health care industry. Veterinarian is #2 (out of 550) on the list of careers of interest, and pediatrician, doctor, athletic trainer, nurse, and physical therapist all rank very high (in the Top-25). Other health care careers of interest include orthodontist, psychologist, surgeon, pharmacist, and radiologist. The first QCA Health Careers Expo was staged in 2011 and all of the health care presenters have returned for the 2013 Expo – Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Eastern Iowa Community College, Genesis Health System, Palmer College of Chiropractic, the Quad City Grad Center, St. Ambrose University, Trinity Regional Health System, Trinity School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Western Illinois University (QC Campus). Students using Career Cruising Quad Cities can learn more about these organizations outside of the Expo, too. Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences, for example, offers activities such as tours and guest speakers. Students will find career information for all of the expo presenters in CCQC. About 400 students attended the Expo in 2011 and organizers expect around 500 for the 2013 Expo. To learn more about the QCQ Health Careers Expo, visit www.QCAHealthCareers.org. Career Cruising Quad Cities is a web-based career

exploration program administered by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. To learn more about Career Cruising Quad Cities, visit www. CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.

HOT Project: Hot Topics for Teens University of Illinois Extension

You have a demanding school schedule, extra-curricular activities and time with friends. Some of you even have part-time jobs to juggle as well, so the experts at University of Illinois Extension Service want to help you keep your health in check. Log on to: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/hot/ This site is a great place for all of you teens to learn about food, fitness and diabetes prevention. The site includes excellent information on balancing food and physical activity, serving and portion sizes, keeping blood glucose levels healthy and macronutrients. You can even test your knowledge with quizzes and games. It is predicted that as many as one in three individuals will develop Type 2 Diabetes – do all that you can to make sure that you and your family aren’t those who develop the disease. 26

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Bettendorf High School’s Inclusive Dance Team Shines! Claire Reisen Bettendorf High School Senior

My inspiration to establish an inclusive dance team was Sarah Cronk, who created the first inclusive cheerleading team and founded The Sparkle Effect. Seeing the difference she has made in the lives of others motivated me to want to do the same. I’m passionate about dance and performance and love sharing it with others. As a child, I always dreamed of being on my high school’s dance team, so for me to be able to provide that opportunity to special needs students has been so rewarding. With great support from my dance team coach, high school administration, several of my teammates and The Sparkle Effect, I founded an inclusive dance team at Bettendorf High School. Through this process, I learned things don’t always go exactly as planned, and you need lots of patience, flexibility and persistence to see it become a reality. Starting the team was definitely a lot of hard work, but seeing the big smiles, growing confidence and pride each time they perform makes it so worthwhile! In our first season, the team practiced once a

week all summer, and by fall, was ready to perform. We danced at home football games, marched in the July 4th and Homecoming parades, performed at assemblies and at basketball games. We get together to celebrate our team accomplishments and have fun too! Recently, the Dusterettes were named The Sparkle Effect’s first Spotlight Award winner of 2013. This recognition meant so much! The girls were thrilled to have their trophy presented in front of their families and friends and be featured on The Sparkle Effect’s website! I’ve always known it was important to make a difference, and this team has shown me how easy it is to change someone’s life in a positive and meaningful way just by taking the time to care. It’s amazing what we’ve accomplished in one year growing from two to six participants and hopefully growing more next season by adding some middle school students. Dusterettes are positively impacting not only the participants but their families, school and community promoting acceptance and encouragement of others. We may have different abilities, but we share a love of dance, performance and school spirit! When we march onto the gym floor, we are greeted by cheers of encouragement and that makes me so proud of all the students who are supporting us. Whether they are kicking their legs as high as they can or sitting in a wheelchair shaking their poms with all their heart, the Dusterettes are living their dream of being part of a dance team and proudly representing their school. Their accomplishments make me prouder than words can say, and I will never forget all they have given to me, their school and our community. QC Family Focus - February 2013

Detecting Phone Requests By Kelly Hendershot, Marketing Communications Officer, DHCU Community Credit Union

“Can I see some identification?” You’ve all heard it before and maybe even were a little put off by it. After all, you think, “I’m an honest person; don’t I look honest?” But, that small request really is for your protection, especially when it comes to your financial business. As a DHCU Community Credit Union member, you can expect your account information and transactions to remain confidential. While we’re proud of the fact that we know many of our members, we need to take precautions. Perhaps one of our employees doesn’t recognize you, especially when you call for information over the phone--again, it’s done for your protection. There are people--called information brokers-requesting account information under false identities or false pretenses and selling it to lawyers, debt collectors, and private investigators. Or they may pose as a credit union member who’s misplaced an account number and use the information to take over the account. So, especially if you call us, don’t be surprised if we ask you to identify yourself with more than your Social Security number or mother’s maiden name. We may ask for information only you as the accountholder should know. For example, we may ask for your date of birth, account number or last deposit amount into your account. What should you do if you receive a phony request? Do not provide personal or card information from unknown

parties or from parties with whom you do not normally communicate, or that appear to be known but are suspicious or otherwise unusual. If you do give your personal information to such a call, call DHCU Community Credit Union immediately. By acting quickly, we can change your card information before fraudsters have a chance to use it. Hang up and call DHCU Community Credit Union so we can alert other members of fraud attempts. How to monitor your account: Check your account by enrolling in DHCU’s free online account access service HomeBranch. Sign up for DHCUmobile – our newest free service to keep you in touch with your money. Sign up for account alerts via HomeBranch. Receive daily balance updates, deposit notifications and more. Remember, we’re not trying to make things difficult for you. We’re doing everything possible to prevent unscrupulous people from obtaining account information they have no right to. Our credit union personnel will report anyone they suspect is illegally trying to obtain account information. Your DHCU funds and account information are safe with us.

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s ’ Y R A New Year’s Resolutions U R FEB Misty Stick, D.C., Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics

The new year is underway and people have made resolutions to do many different things. Some have resolved to eat better, others to exercise more, and still others to do more to excel at work or at home. While it is terrific to resolve to make these changes to improve yourself, it’s important to take a step back and look at the things that are most important to you in your life. Did you make a resolution? Have you kept it? Whether you have or not, read ahead for the challenge I pose to you. Whatever takes priority in your life, make sure that you make yourself the priority. We get caught up in deadlines at work and the minutiae of the everyday and don’t stop and take care of ourselves. We always hear that it’s important to take care of yourself before you can give others attention, and that could not be more true, so here is my challenge for you in 2013:

Take 20 minutes for yourself every day! That’s it! Do what you need to do for yourself in this time. Read a book, take a nap, walk, give your child your undivided attention, call a friend, try a new recipe, make a spa appointment, make a chiropractic appointment, tell your family you love them—the sky’s the limit. By giving yourself this break every day, you will be able to face your day and other priorities with a new, fresh outlook. You will find your days are less stressful and more enjoyable. And when you look back next January 1st, you may just realize this is a resolution you made that you actually wanted to keep—and extend into 2014.

Who takes care of you? For over 100 years the Palmer Clinics have provided safe, economical, expert healthcare. Featured Doctor: Misty Stick, D.C., M.H.A. • Quad-City native • Palmer techniques, Flexion-Distraction, Activator methods • Over a decade of clinical excellence Davenport Clinic (563) 884-5801

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“my aching feet!” By Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel Nelson Chiropractic

contribute because as we age our tissues weaken in general and it can tear away from the bone easier. The whole process can also begin after a specific trauma like jumping down off of something high or bracing against the floorboard in an auto accident. Medical treatments consist of anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy stretches, steroid injections, heel cups or pads or night splints. All of these can provide relief, but do not address the abnormal function of the foot. Chiropractic is a drug-free alternative for relief of the pain and discomfort of plantar fasciitis. Along with specific adjustments to the feet and ankles to restore function we do soft tissue massage to manually stretch the fascia. We typically recommend ice to reduce the inflammation and teach stretches for the feet, Achilles and calf muscles to reduce tension as well. Some Chiropractors may also recommend customized orthotics to improve the foot’s function, reduce pronation or rotation of the foot and take the pressure off the heel. Regardless of the treatment options you choose there are 3 things that are essential to recovering from plantar fasciitis: time, rest and patience. Often the sooner you seek care the quicker you can say “good night” to morning heel pain.

rawling out of bed on a cold winter morning is hard enough, but expecting crippling heel pain makes it more inviting to just stay put. Most likely this dull or achy foot and heel pain which shows up primarily in the first part of your day is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar means the “bottom of your foot” and fasciitis means inflammation of the “fascia”, the flat ligament that goes from near the toes back to attach at the heel. It becomes inflamed after excessive pulling causes it to pull away from the periosteum or covering of the heel bone. This inflammation can be slow to develop over the course of several weeks and sort of “sneak up on you”. It can be present in one or both feet. So… if the inflammation is caused by excessive pulling of the fascia where it attaches to the heel…what makes it pull so much? Some factors that cause tension are repetitive movements like running, walking more than you normally do or perhaps I Want a Healthy Spine.... to relieve my chronic back pain. walking in shoes that you are not used to wearing (like flip Diagnosing and treating chronic back and neck pain can be challenging and flops or high heels). I have costly. Talk to your chiropractic physician about how chiropractic care may seen numerous cases which provide you with relief from chronic pain. began after a patient had been dancing in high heels (so sorry Put Chiropractic Care Into Your Health Routine. Ladies!). Abnormal function For your evaluation, contact your of the foot or “fallen” arches Iowa chiropractic provider today: in the foot can lead to plantar fasciitis. Logo One of the most common aggrevating factors that I see are tight Achilles Local Info: tendons. The tissue is continuous from the fascia, through the tendon and up into the calf muscles. As we walk we land on our heel and as our weight shifts forward to our toes ALL of our weight is held momentarily by the fascia. For this reason, www.IWantAHealthySpine.com being overweight is another Insert name here risk factor. Age can also

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surface, which is associated with glaucoma, is another example of lens pathology more easily discovered with dilated pupils. The central and back portions of the eye require dilation to be fully seen. Retinal tears and detachments fall into this category, occurring many times in the retinal periphery. Indirect ophthalmoscopy, or other means of observing the peripheral retina, is essential when a patient experiences flashes and floaters. One of the important facets of following glaucoma, evaluation of the optic nerve, is much more easily accomplished with dilation. Macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are other common retinal problems. A larger pupil facilitates the search for complications that can be corrected by medication or laser treatment. Dilation, along with cycloplegia (paralyzing accommodation), can also be therapeutic. The pain of corneal abrasions or inflammation will be relieved with cycloplegic drops. Inflammation intraocularly (iritis or uveitis) is benefited in two ways. Pain is decreased, and scarring of the iris to the eye lens is avoided. Dilation has its purposes. In spite of the temporary discomforts, it is indispensable for diagnosis and treatment of various ocular conditions, helping us to prevent vision loss.

A trip to the eye doctor. It’s not always a favorite activity, and on top of that, one sometimes has to endure the annoyance of dilation. It lengthens the time in the doctor’s office, it makes the eyes sensitive to light, and it may blur at least the reading vision. Can’t the eye doctor examine your eyes and test for glasses without dilation? The answer is not completely. There are visits that don’t necessitate dilation. Evaluation and treatment for eye infections like conjunctivitis, a follow-up intraocular pressure check for glaucoma, removing foreign bodies from the eye, and treating ocular allergies are some of the occasions that a patient escapes the clutches of dilation. These involve examination of the external portions of the eye, and drops are not needed to open the pupil further. The most common indication for dilation is during the complete examination, either for a new patient or for regular eye checks (intervals for which are determined by age, race, family history, and presence of eye disease). By widening the pupil with dilation, the internal ocular structures, including lens, vitreous, retina, choroid, and optic nerve, are more easily scrutinized for ocular disease, symptomatic or not. The true refractive error (need for glasses) can be determined as well. The accommodative (focusing) ability of the human lens can mask the presence of significant farsightedness, or cause nearsightedness to be overestimated. Dilation can help paralyze accommodation, uncovering these problems. Dilation allows almost the entire lens to be viewed. Presence and extent of cataracts can then be documented. Pseudoexfoliation, a “dandruff-like” appearance on the lens

Dr. Wymore, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is a board-certified general ophthalmologist. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wymore practices at our offices in Rock Island and Silvis, Illinois. For more information, please see our website: www.esaeyecare.com.

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When you need orthopaedic care to get back to 100%, choose the doctors of OS. There is no guessing who’s best for your unique needs because each OS doctors’ specialty is what they do – and all they do. No one else has the expertise. No one else offers the same results. Don’t settle for second best.

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Cold weather and joint pain: what’s the link?

hile the crisp air and the snowcovered landscape paint a pretty picture, cold temperatures can bring with it some not-so-pleasant sideeffects for your joints. Many people experience a worsening of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and joint pain affecting the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and hands during the winter months. While the scientific evidence supporting this is conflicting, it’s a harsh reality for many Quad City residents. The reason for that extra ache can be attributed to changes in humidity and barometric pressure. In fact, any type of inflammatory condition such as arthritis, bursitis or tendonitis can be affected by such weather changes. During the winter months, many people also tend to decrease their level of exercise. That, coupled with the cold temperatures, can cause the joints to stiffen and become less flexible. “When it’s cold outside, it’s more difficult for blood to circulate to our extremities, which can result in pain receptors becoming more sensitive,” said Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Orthopaedic Specialists (OS), a Quad City-based group of board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. “In other words, while joint conditions may not physically worsen, the pain can seem more intense.” Family Focus This increase in the intensity of pain can be particularly evident in children. If your child has suffered a sprain or break recently, you may hear them complain about their injury feeling tender or sore – even if the injury has healed. Pain and soreness in the knee, especially after an injury, is also common during the winter months. This is especially the case in the morning or after sitting for long periods of time. No matter what the reason for your joint pain, exercise should be an integral part in managing that pain. However, exercise doesn’t come without its challenges during the winter months. The cold weather can lead to an increased risk of injury when exercising. Common cold weather sports injuries include sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures.

“Sprains or strains are more likely to occur if a tendon is tight due to cold weather,” said Dr. Mendel, one of the leading orthopaedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle surgery in the Midwest, who also has an additional qualification in sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). “A lot of the cold-weather injuries that we see are preventable. Simple preparation goes a long way. It’s easier to prevent injuries than it is to treat them.” Preventative measures To address pain and reduce the risk of injury, keep your body warm, and also warm up your arms and legs before you exercise by doing dynamic, active warm-ups like high knees and arm circles. Encourage your family to stay active with low-impact indoor workouts. Also, try to eat foods rich in vitamin K, such as spinach, kale and cabbage, and vitamin C (oranges, sweet red peppers and tomatoes). To prevent too much cold exposure, pay special attention to weatherappropriate clothing. If exercising outdoors, dress your children in several layers around the core of their bodies. The layer closest to the body should wick moisture away, while the top layers should trap heat and block wind. And don’t forget hats, gloves and moisture-wicking socks! Choose OS With years of experience and thousands of cases successfully completed, the healthcare specialists at OS understand what kind of information and resources patients and their families need in order to make informed decisions about treatment options and recovery strategies. “If you have questions about cold-weather injuries, or soreness and tenderness from an older injury during the winter, don’t hesitate to contact us,” said Dr. Mendel. “We will help you develop a plan that will you get you back on your feet in no time.” To learn more about Orthopaedic Specialists, call 563.344.9292 or visit OSQuadCities.com.

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AM I DOING ENOUGH FOR MY PARENTS? By Roger Brannan Administrator, Bettendorf Health Care Center the case with my Dad and is also true with most

One of the most difficult challenges people face who have their parents in a senior living facility is the constant guilt and question they ask themselves, “Am I doing enough?” I have always had great sympathy for the sons and daughters who have a parent in a senior facility but not until I had to face the decision myself this Fall did the feelings really hit home. I found myself worrying about every little thing. Is he getting enough to eat? Are they taking good care of him? What if he doesn’t like it there? The worries just go on and on. The fact is that my Dad is in a wonderful assisted living facility down in Galesburg and the staff is terrific. Regardless of wonderful living conditions and great meals, my Dad will continue to complain about how he hates it there. That is

seniors living in senior facilities. There is no place like home and there never will be. The fact is, like many seniors, my Dad could no longer care for himself and he was unsafe to be left alone while I worked. Like so many other people, I had no other choice but to choose a quality senior facility that would take good care of my Dad. I enjoy going to visit him on the weekends and have lunch with him. Just like a kid, he smiles and gets excited to see me when I walk in unannounced to see him. Seniors really do return to being like children as they get older. It’s the little things that make them happy. They once again require the care they once received long ago as young children. So for all of you facing a similar situation as I described here, be strong, visit your parent as much as your schedule can allow, and remember they are in a safe place and being well cared for.

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A Valentine’s Gift for Your Children By Curtis Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP

At the least, your plan should include: · A will. Not only does a will outline the distribution of your his year among the chocolates financial or personal assets, it will designate a guardian for and candy hearts, give your any minor children, along with a financial manager for their children the gift of assurance and inheritance. security – the gift of your own · Living Trust. A trust is a useful tool for avoiding probate. A estate planning. trust can give you additional control of your assets not only Many young families feel they in death, but also in life. are too young – or too poor – to do any · Power of Attorney. A valuable planning tool, a power of estate planning, but for many, the most attorney designates the person you want to manage your important time to do your planning is assets if you become disabled and unable to manage them while your children are young and yourself. vulnerable. Do you have a plan for your · A dvanced Medical Directive. The document names the children if you were incapacitated or if the worst happened person – or person – that will make medical decisions for and you were no longer there to raise your children yourself? you if you are unable to do so yourself. Have you named guardians for minor children? Would your children automatically receive their inheritance when they While you probably don’t want to skip the chocolate or candy turn 18, whether they are mature enough for it or not? By planning ahead and creating an estate plan, you hearts this Valentine’s Day, give your children the best gift of can protect your loved ones from having to make difficult their life – discuss their future with an attorney experienced in decisions without the benefit of your input and prevent estate planning and related areas of the law. Nash Bean & Ford are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys financial disaster for your family. To create the best plan for and the NationalNash Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. To receive a copy of our most recent newsletter “Your Estate Matters” or for a free consultation on Estate or Long Term Care Planning, call 309-944-2188, 309-762-9368 your family, it is important that your estate plan and your or 1-800-644-5345. You may also contact our firm by email at info@nashbeanford.com or visit our web site at financial plan create a cohesive strategy. An experienced http://www.nashbeanford.com. The firm devotes its practice primarily in the areas of estate, business and tax planning and areas of the law, as well as elder law and trust administration and probate. We offer guidance and advice attorney can help you create a plan to meet all your needs and related to our clients in every area of estate planning. This column is designed for general information purposes only, and is not intended, nor should be the needs of your heirs. construed or relied upon, as legal advice. Please consult your attorney if specific legal information is desired.

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Remembering Sandy Hook By David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home generation. With superhuman selflessness, they The teachers, staff and students went to school as they always did. Christmas was but days away and there was much to do. There was still rehearsal for the Christmas program and planning for the classroom parties, opportunities for the kids to dress up in their holiday finery. A few more snowflakes had to be cut from folded sheets paper and hung from the ceiling. Just a couple more things on the grocery list . . . finish baking the holiday treats . . .and the Christmas cards – can’t forget to get them out on time this year ... Suddenly the rush and the wonder and the splendor and the joy of the holiday season in Newtown, Connecticut vanished in an instant as the horrific shots began to ring out through the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Claimed in the wake of the heinous violence were the precious lives of twenty-two: students – young children – and teachers alike… the collective heart of every American broken, the entirety of humanity’s spirit crushed. Married as I am to a first grade teacher, my mind reeled as I heard the news. Parents, students and educators across the nation now have drills for something we didn’t even think about when I was in school: “lockdown”. “Columbine”, once known primarily as a beautiful flower, is now irrevocably associated with massacre in the minds of most Americans. Sadly, so is Oklahoma City. Virginia Tech. The Aurora theatre. And 9/11. Before Sandy Hook could go on “lockdown”, the killer had completed his rampage, his victims mainly children. These very brave children represent a future generation. Opportunity. Leadership. American pride. The fullness of their lives yet ahead of them, the innocence of their youth yet enjoyed but one day earlier as the sounds of the playground would surely testify. Their hopes and their dreams, their ambitions and their successes never to be realized, their future contributions to society and the common good of mankind . . . all snuffed out as candles in the wind. The heroic teachers represent a present 38

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laid down their own lives to protect the lives of their precious students . . . selfless acts of love and courage and inestimable devotion. The depths of the Scriptures come quickly to mind: “Greater love has no one than this, than a man lay his life down for his friends.” The Rotary Clubs of the Quad Cities region came together recently to reflect and remember and honor these twenty-two American heroes. Assembling with others from throughout the QCA on a very chilly January evening, we huddled in the stands at Modern Woodmen Park to pay homage to these people we’ve never known. Songs were sung. Names were read. Silence observed. Prayers were prayed. Oh, that we would continue to pray for these families and the very long road ahead of them. . . Part of our purpose in gathering that chilly evening was to raise funds for these families. If you could consider a contribution to the Sandy Hook community – it need not be large – you will join in the spirit of “Service Above Self”, a spirit championed by over 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe. We see “Service Above Self” as doing good where good is needed. Doing the right thing…for the right reasons. Helping others when they need it, whether that need is around the block or around the world. Contact any Rotarian you know or visit any local club’s website to learn how you can participate. One hundred percent of all raised funds will go directly to the Sandy Hook Rotary Club to be used as most needed in a community that desperately needs the ongoing support, encouragement and prayers of an entire nation. Whether or not you can offer financial support, I trust that you will join us with your ongoing prayers for those affected by this tragedy. They need that perhaps more than anything. Let us continue to honor these brave students and teachers and their families. They represent the best of their generations. And they represent the best of all of us as Americans. We shall Remember Well.

David W. Deuth, CFSP is a funeral director and the owner of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can be reached at 563.424.7055 or by email at Dave@ WeertsFH.com.

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Parenting is the toughest job you’ll ever have. But you don’t have to do it alone. Parent Pals is now available in Scott, Muscatine and Clinton Counties for parents who are pregnant or have an infant or young child. This free and voluntary support option matches you with a Parent Pal who can visit you regularly at home to provide parenting information and strategies, links to community resources, developmental screenings and support to help you reach your goals for your family. Based on a nationally accredited model, Parent Pals uses a professional curriculum. Your Parent Pal is someone you can always call, whether you have a question or just need to talk. If you’ve been feeling isolated or overwhelmed, stressed or alone, now’s the time to take a deep breath. Because we’ve got your back. Call Parent Pals at 855-BeMyPal for more information. Parent Pals is free and voluntary for all parents, whether you are single, married or unmarried. Eligibility is based on child’s age and an assessment.