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Your Mickle’s Worth
by Mike Mickle Welcome to Summer! Let the madness begin. We’ll have swim practice, baseball games, football workouts, basketball camps, football camps, maybe some baton twirling and before we know it, school will be back in session. Our summer is off to a rousing start. I guess I should have realized when your Monday begins with a bird pooping on you, that will set the tone for the remainder of the week. Mine wasn’t just a fly over that seemed accidental. Nope. I believe I was the target. I was sitting in line at a local fast food restaurant, waiting to pay and grab my 44 ounces of caffeine. All of a sudden the birds of prey must have spotted me in my car and decided it was time to attack. The window was down and all of a sudden I felt the “plop” on my leg. Yep. The little feathered fiend managed to drop it from the sky, through the open window and land it on my knee. Over the next few days, my lucky streak would continue. We took the car in for an oil change. They noticed unusual wear on one of the tires. Their examination of the problem led to an estimate totaling $3000 in repairs. Two days later, our SUV went to the shop for repairs due to a recent recall. Upon further investigation, they found MUCH more. The grand total was similar to our car! But wait.... THERE’S MORE! Matt had a baseball tournament in Wisconsin Dells. Since the dealerships told us that neither of the vehicles were safe to drive that far out of town, we decided to get a rental car. We loaded up and headed out for the Matt and Dad adventure. Karen stayed home with Kyle and Kate since they both had other responsibilities. Day one of the tournament was beautiful. The water park was fun. The boys were having a good time. Then, day two arrived. Matt and I headed to the car. Unlocked the trunk, put the baseball bag in, and got ready to take off. The car wouldn’t start. I checked to see what I did wrong. Did I leave the lights on? Nope. Maybe the dome lights? Nope. Matt gets a ride with other parents. I called the car rental company and waited for the nice man to come jump start the vehicle. One of
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the hotel staff members came out with a handheld battery charger and it could not bring the car back to life. Finally, 45 minutes later, the person dispatched by the rental car company showed up and within two minutes had super charged the battery and the car was running. Apparently, he had four cars of the same model experience problems in the past two weeks. I got to the game in the 2nd inning. The skies opened and the rain poured down. I had packed for hot sunny days and there was a strong chance of thunderstorms in the forecast so we really doubted we’d play at all on Sunday. What I did not plan for was a cool and extremely rainy day. I stood there soaking wet, without an umbrella. Several parents offered one. I declined. Finally, some of the grandparents on the team insisted I take an umbrella for the second game. I think I looked so scary, I was frightening the children. I felt like changing my name to Alexander. Except my terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day turned into a week! In the midst of the craziness. I heard some of the other parents yelling “ Let’s go Matt!!” I looked out on the pitcher’s mound to see our youngest son. He had somehow kept his composure while being late for the game, playing in the pouring rain and wondering if his Dad ever got the car started. Our youngest was throwing strikes. Suddenly nothing else mattered. Matt knew what his job was and he wasn’t going to let anything deter him from doing it. He taught me something. Life is going to throw curve balls. You can choose to swing at them or strike out. Suddenly, the rain didn’t matter, I didn’t care about the car(s) and jeans can be washed. I can sing in the rain rather than mope. I can still open the window of the car to enjoy a beautiful spring day regardless of the bird that might be hovering overhead and while car repairs aren’t fun, they just a speed bump in an otherwise incredible journey. Hope all you dads have a great Father’s Day. We have an important but very rewarding job! Take care, Mike
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Learning Water Skills Can Save Lives Julie Sisk WQAD News 8
For our family, heading into summer means setting up times and dates with our wonderful sitter and signing our children up for camps and lessons. Swimming lessons are a top priority. I look at swimming as a life skill, not a hobby. I have always loved swimming and worked as a lifeguard for many years growing up. All three of our children love the water and have never had a fear of it … which is a little scary for this momma. Being a part of the media, I have read so many stories about children or adults drowning. The fear is real, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention: “Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.” The right age to start swimming lessons really depends on the child, but the earlier the better. According to the CDC, children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates. Here are some more statistics from the CDC: • In 2009, among children 1 to 4 years old who died from an unintentional injury, more than 30% died from drowning. • Among children ages 1 to 4, most drownings occur in home swimming pools. • Drowning is responsible for more deaths among children ages 1-4 than any other cause except congenital anomalies (birth defects). • Among those ages 1-14, fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injuryrelated death behind motor vehicle crashes. Fortunately, there are many options for swim classes, from City Parks Departments and YMCAs to certified instructors who give lessons. Parent and baby classes are a fun way to expose infants and toddlers to water skills and safety. Actual swimming lessons usually begin around age 3, when little ones can listen to the instructor and follow instructions.
This year, our youngest will get to start lessons. I feel fortunate to have found a great swimming teacher for our three little ones. She takes time to talk about water safety and teach our children the basic swim strokes. She also helps to build on their love of water and each year, they look forward to swimming lessons. Meanwhile, momma is happy that they are all learning water skills for life.
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The Value of Summer Reading Rebecca Ashby Fourth Grade Teacher, Rivermont Collegiate
Camping, swimming, vacationing, and relaxing. Isn’t that what summer is about? But where do we squeeze in time for reading? Every year there is talk about children losing ground over the summer vacation on what they accomplished during the school year. As families, we can bridge the gap and provide opportunities to assist our children’s reading needs. The easiest step is making the time to read. Set a regular routine of designated reading time. In my family, we choose a summer read aloud and take turns reading it when at parks, picnics, as we are grilling, etc. Our favorite time to read is bedtime. Any regular routine of reading time will remind your child that reading is important all year long, and it’s not just an assignment for school. The next step is to model reading for your children. Turn off the TVs, tablets, phones, computers, video games. Grab a book, newspaper, or magazine and read to yourself during a family reading time. Encourage your children to grab a stack of books or kids’ magazines, find a cozy place in the family room, and read silently, but together as a family. These types of family reading adjustments will demonstrate the importance of lifelong reading, which can have powerful impact as they move forward in school and into adulthood. You will see a positive family dynamic change that will warm your heart. It doesn’t stop there. It is easy to add more reading opportunities if you know where to find them. The first stop is your local public library. There is something magical about looking at shelves of new picture books and novels, listening to weekly story time, and participating in summer reading
challenges at your own public library. The magic is not just for the children – the libraries provide reading opportunities for adults, too! Every Quad City public library offers multiple activities and events. Check out their websites and print out their event calendars. Here is a list of more creative ideas: Family Reading Challenge: Family votes on prizes and benchmarks and everyone participates. Post goals on the refrigerator. Read Across Your State/Country Challenge: Get out state/country maps, plot a course using various highways, and record minutes of reading for miles read. Race across the state/ country individually or as a family. Reading Olympics: Choose a country to represent, make flags, and determine minutes/pages to win gold, silver, bronze for specific events. Plan opening and closing ceremonies. The reward is playing a fun, creative version of the real Olympic event. If time and resources are limited: Visit local bookstores and check out their event calendars for author visits. Stop by author readings and book signings. Children will be fascinated at meeting real authors and may be inspired to become one! Local community theaters may perform plays based on books. Read the books, then attend the plays. Doing this could spark a conversation about the differences between the two stories. Visit a local art museum, take a tour, and sit by a favorite painting to write a story inspired by the painting. Create family sharing time at home where members share their writings. The opportunities are endless. Any focus on reading will only contribute to your child’s reading success!
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Reading can be your superpower this summer with Every Hero Has a Story and Escape the Ordinary summer reading and events at the Rock Island Library. Every Hero Has a Story contests for children and Escape the Ordinary teen and adult reading contests soar into action from May 30 to July 18. And while Superman may have leapt tall buildings in a single bound, being a superhero reader is a whole lot easier. To participate, just register and pick up your first prize. Readers of all ages can track their reading on paper or online with the library’s new summer reading software at www.rockislandlibrary. org. Kids at the READ to Me picture-book level complete the program after reading just 15 books – and books at Toddler Tale storytimes count. Super Readers in Grades 3 and up complete the contest after reading just five books. Kids can also earn credits to build their own superhero with an interactive game on the library website. Teens and adults will Escape the Ordinary with contests of their own, earning prizes after completing three books, and grand prize entries after finishing five. Completing additional logs will earn you extra entries for grand prize drawings of tablets, book bundles, gift cards, and more. With the combination of contests and prizes for all ages, the entire family can be part of the Reading Justice League of superheroes. More than 60 free events will keep the fun (and learning) moving faster than a speeding superhero. More than a century of research shows that students who don’t read and learn over the summer score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer. Contests and events are open to anyone, so grab your super suit and go! Fly into your local library, call (309) 732-READ or visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.
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Why: The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board receives funding from the state to provide services in Scott County. The Board would appreciate hearing thoughtful perspectives from parents as well as other involved in the lives of young children to discuss the needs in our community. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board updates its community plan every three years. Your participation will help set priorities for the next three-year cycle.
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Would you like to serve on a volunteer board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board is seeking new members. This is a great opportunity to serve your community! We are seeking someone with an interest in early childhood in Scott County. This person must not have any associations to any of the agencies or businesses the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board is contracted with for services. This person www.ScottCountyKids.org must reside in Scott County. Please call Jesse at 563/326-8221 for an application. ion of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th Street, Davenport IA 52807 563.324.3236 9th Street, Davenport IA The application can also be found on our website at www. 52807 563.324.3236 ScottCountyKids.org. Scott County Kids Early Childhood Through community involvement community priorities Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa? Scott are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, and successful” in Scott County? needs can be met through facilitating communication with the Family EvEnt at thE FiggE early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse? From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding? Through evaluation of community forum information FrEE admission all day! and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These Kick off the beginning of summer and the opening of community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the are as follows: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art with an extrav1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. aganza of fantastic family-friendly activities and art 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments projects. Come join the fun! for all children.
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Language Is Everywhere!
Amanda J. Owen Van Horne, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders University of Iowa
Summer is a fun and relaxing time for many families and brings with it changes in routines and new adventures. For families of children with language impairment, it also means that there are three long months during which children don’t receive speech/language therapy. Fortunately, language is everywhere, so it’s easy to find ways to enhance a child’s language and let them practice talking and listening. Keep it quiet. Pick one or two times a day to focus on language and make the rest of the house quiet. Turn off TV and radio – background noise can make it especially difficult to process new words or complicated sentences. Engage in activities that you enjoy together and talk about them…. If you are out hiking, heading to the pool, or hanging out in the backyard, talk about what is around you. Describe what you see, touch, smell, taste, and hear. Try to make up a story about people or animals that you see. If you start the story, can your child finish it? What about rainy day activities? Pick an activity that requires following directions. Does your family like playing board games, cooking, or art projects? Take turns being the one to give and follow directions to make a craft project. Cooking can help children learn sequences (example: first put in the flour and eggs, then mix the batter). Pretend play, whether done indoors or outdoors, requires lots of planning and negotiation. If your child gets stuck, help them plan what a character would say (If the doctor says “Where does it hurt?”, what should the kid say back?) or provide them with the words they need to negotiate with friends (Tell Susie, “No, it’s my turn! Please wait until I’m done.”). Book reading (check out your library!) is a good way for children to hear high-quality language. Set aside 10 to 30 minutes everyday to look at books and read together. Reading practice is important, but so is hearing a story, so make time for both. Children hear a wider variety of vocabulary words and sentence types when they have books read to them and that is a critical part of language growth. Talking about daily events is a good way to build storytelling skills. If something unusual happens describe the event for your child. Later in the day (e.g., when another adult comes home), encourage your child to recount what happened that day. A calendar with pictures or stickers of exciting activities can help children recall events further in the past. Have fun this summer … and remember that language is everywhere! Want some more ideas? Check out these websites: Does my child have a language impairment? What do I need to know? http://bit.ly/1HwkDc4 Five ideas for summer language fun: http://bit.ly/1LpHFmn Language tips for parents: http://bit.ly/1eitF2M Ten easy ways for parents to support language: http://bit. ly/1oYnGkl 12 June 2015 - QC Family Focus
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Past Tense Intervention Research Study Purpose
To study how treatment materials affect how quickly children learn past tense using generally accepted treatment methods. Children receive up to 36 intervention visits free. Children receive up to $300 for participation. Caregivers may receive a summary of all testing for their child, whether or not their child qualiies to participate.
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4 – 9 year old English-speaking children who have trouble learning language and don’t have autism, hearing impairments, or mental retardation. Children who are not using past tense –ed verbs reliably.
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Bring your child to a local site (school, daycare, community center) for up to 5 preliminary visits to evaluate your child’s communication skills. Allow your child to attend intervention sessions 2 – 3 times per week, for a total of 36 intervention sessions at an agreed upon location near you. Bring your child to the intervention site for testing sessions at the end stud of the study. You do not have to travel to the University of Iowa; we will travel to you. Contact the Grammar Acquisition Lab Amanda Owen Van Horne Ph.D., CCC-SLP University of Iowa Phone: (319) 335 – 8113 Email: amanda-owen-vanhorne@uiowa.edu
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Education FED UP: A Report on the Documentary Evin Ersan Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine
This year I entered junior high – a great year with a lot of “firsts” for me. The first time I’ve had a locker with a combination. The first time I’ve taken the bus to school, and the first time I’ve taken health class. One of the things we’ve learned about is the food we eat: proteins, carbohydrates, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. It’s been fun to learn how each food group works in our bodies. My family and I were looking for something to watch on Netflix recently and we came across the documentary, Fed Up. It’s about the foods we eat and childhood obesity. With all my knowledge from health class, I was eager to watch it. Here are some compelling quotes from the movie: “This year for the first time in the history of the world, more people will die from the effects of obesity than from starvation.” “There are more and more fat-free, sugar-free and lowcalorie options now, but the children and adults in America are getting bigger and bigger each year. “ According to this documentary, to say that exercise will solve the obesity problem is a myth. “To burn off a 20-ounce Coke, a child would to have to bike for at least one hour and 15 minutes.” Most people are not going to do that each time they drink a sugary beverage. The film dismisses the idea that “A calorie is a calorie,” meaning that calories taken into your body versus calories going out via activity or exercise will determine your weight. “That is a myth,” an expert explains. “A calorie is not a calorie.” Here is one example why: “Let’s take almonds. If you consume 160 calories of almonds, because of the fiber in the almonds, the food is not going to get absorbed immediately. Your blood sugar will rise over time. Overall it is going to be a lot lower and for longer.” Soda is said to be a huge contributor to the obesity crisis in America – even diet sodas, which may send signals to the
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brain that make us crave sugar. The more diet soda, the more cravings. We may think we are outsmarting our bodies, but we are not. Many people believe they cannot eat healthy because it’s too expensive. Experts in the film strongly suggest the public has not been properly educated on all of the options. Junk food is eaten, craved, and repurchased quickly. Those cravings add up to big bucks spent on poor eating habits. The film revealed that type two diabetes, which used to be an adults-only disease, is now on the rise among adolescents. One doctor noted, “We know how to take care of older people with diabetes, but how do we take care of a 10-year-old for an additional 50, 60, or 70 years with the same condition? We have no idea what this may mean long-term and it’s very scary.” In the 1980s, people were encouraged to eat less fat to lose weight. Food companies responded by re-engineering foods to have less fat. However, if you take out the fat, the food does not taste as good, so they add more sugar. An expert explained: “When you eat too much sugar, it overloads your liver. When your liver is pushed to the max, your pancreas is forced to create excess insulin. Insulin’s job is to turn sugar into fat. High levels of insulin also block your brain from receiving the signal that you’re full.” Overeating sugar, according to this film, is very toxic. “If you go to the grocery store, there are 600,000 items to choose from in America and 80% of them have added sugar.” Reading labels carefully is important. Foods you might never suspect to have sugar in them often do. This fact is scary: “Sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine and we start giving it to our kids months after they enter the world. It is advertised with children’s favorite cartoon characters and brightly colored packaging.” The general theme of this documentary is that calorie counting and exercise will not solve the obesity problem. It is what we eat specifically, and how it is processed in our bodies, that will make the difference. I encourage everyone to watch this documentary. Okay, I’m going to eat an apple now! Check out my video here, where I will show you the sugar content in everyday foods. You might be surprised!
Dedication Are You an Entrepreneur? Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA 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 Mark Zuckerberg Harry Potter fantasy books, merchandise, and movies J.K. Rowling Owner of Whitey’s Ice Cream. Known as the Quad Cities Favorite Ice Cream Man Walt Disney Co-founder of Apple; oversaw the development of the iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPad Bob Tunberg Founder of Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, an American pizza parlor chain based in Bettendorf, Iowa Steve Jobs Co-founded with his brother what is now known as The Walt Disney Company; theme park designer Joe Whitty Cookbook and cookware brands; lifestyle magazine; television personality Rachel Ray Founder and CEO of Facebook, which he started in his college dorm room in 2004 with roommates Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes 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! QC Family Focus - June 2015 15
Avoid Summer Slump at the Putnam Museum and Science Center!
Nichole Myles Chief Education and Experience Officer Putnam Museum and Science Center Summer can be a daunting time for parents. At my house, days spent trying to avoid the “summer slump” and
refrains of “I’m bored” often used to result in a breakdown of good guidance and typical household rules and instead became, “You’ve been playing that video game for how long???” Maybe we should get out and try something new… For youth who attend our summer camp programs, new is the thing to do! Every week at the Putnam Museum from the first week of June until the last week of July, there’s an exciting, hands-on, fully engaging summer camp. From the indomitable Harry Potter camp (where we use static electricity to re-create our own “wingardium leviosa”) to Putnamology to No Boys Allowed – Science for Girls, there’s a theme that will get your kids talking, moving and thinking about much more than where you hid that game controller. One of our most popular camps is a day-long program we offer in partnership with Iowa State University and the Quad City Engineering and Science Council called Engineering Kids Day Camp. Now in its seventh year, this camp has grown more than 500% since we first debuted it back in 2009. This
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year the camp is back – with more options for parents and campers – and a champion line-up of great experiences. At $40 for the day, which includes both a t-shirt and lunch, it’s also a pretty excellent value. Add in experiences in Lego Robotics, activities in our new FabLab and a giant screen film about ROBOTS and this is one year not to miss. Engineering Kids is being offered July 27-31. July 27 and July 28 are for students entering 4th through 6th grades while July 29 is for students entering 2nd or 3rd grades. Back by popular demand is “Girls Only” day for girls entering 4th through 8th grades and in answer to the many requests we’ve received, we’ll also have a middle school camp returning July 31 for students entering 7th and 8th grades. The camp experience is amazing – but don’t take my word for it, here’s what one camper said about her experience at Engineering Kids Camp. “Camp made a light go on in my head...I enjoyed every minute even though I didn’t think I wanted to be an engineer. I have a brand new ambition,” – Engineering Kids Camper. Bet she doesn’t have a video game that can do that! Register now or learn more at www.putnam.org/Education/ Resources-for-Parents/Camps.
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Summer is officially here! With that comes potlucks, family reunions, vacations and the like. All of which require a yummy, homemade dish to share. These bars fill the air with the scent of delicious peaches. They are just sweet enough to be called dessert and I promise your hungry crowd will love them! Caramel Pecan Peach Crumble Bars 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened pinch of salt 1 c. flour 1 large egg white 2 T. flour 1 T. brown sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 c. chopped pecans 3-4 large peaches or 5-6 small peaches, pitted and thinly sliced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 baking pan and set aside. For the crust and topping combine 3/4 c. brown sugar, butter and pinch of salt until creamy. Add flour and mix until combined. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture. Press the remaining into the bottom of the pan. Bake until lightly browned around 13-15 minutes. Allow crust to cool. For the filling combine 2 T. flour, 1 T. brown sugar and cinnamon. Add peaches and toss to coat. Pour slices over the cooled crust, layer on pecans and crumble the reserved topping over the peaches. Put egg white into a dish and stir with a fork until frothy. Brush egg white over the crumbed topping. Bake until lightly browned, around 45 minutes. Cool completely and refrigerate to chill. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
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Genesis Offers High-Caliber Athletic Training
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For NFL followers, Hawkeye fans, and Bettendorf natives, Pat Angerer is a household name. Just two years ago, you may have seen his name and number 51 flash across your TV screen in the Colts’ classic white and blue. After announcing his retirement from the NFL last October, Angerer returned home to Bettendorf. Pat Angerer grew up a native of Bettendorf. His talent and hard work were quickly recognized on the Bulldog football field, and he was asked to play for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. After leading the Hawkeyes in tackles in his junior and senior years, he was picked up by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the NFL draft (Hawk Central). Angerer’s time in the NFL was short-lived. While he started in most of the games his first year, NBC Sports reports that various foot and knee injuries limited his playing time the next three. After only four years, Angerer decided to step down. While the NFL may have lost a top-tier athlete, the Quad Cities’ sports programs and this area’s budding athletes can expect to gain an unexpected boost in quality training. Through a mutual friend, Angerer was introduced to Matt Rokes, a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine. Rokes works with strength and conditioning as the Coordinator of Power Sports Performance with Genesis Health System. His clients have ranged from middle-school students to Olympic competitors, and he currently works closely with Augustana College athletics. Together, these two local powerhouses are teaming up to bring high-caliber training to young local athletes, from middle school through high school. Rokes and Angerer share a common belief: training should be measured in quality, not quantity. “A lot of times, young athletes don’t know what they’re doing incorrectly,” said Rokes. This can lead to poor practice habits. Angerer elaborated on what their summer program will offer, saying, “There will be a lot of functional movement, a lot of doing things right. The 18
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Pat Angerer, Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Rokes, Genesis Physical Therapy
‘prehabilitation’ part, to me, is the most important part of strength and conditioning.” The two also spoke about young athletes specializing in sports. According to Rokes, studies find that a deeper commitment to one sport sets up athletes for more injuries. “Just saying I’m going to be in one sport doesn’t necessary help you and doesn’t make you a better athlete,” he said. Angerer compared what many parents and athletes see in youth sports to school. “If you’re good at math, you don’t take math classes for the rest of your life,” he said. “You want them to be the most well-rounded they can be, so why don’t we do that for sports?” Rokes is excited about their future at Genesis. “With Genesis and the sports clinic, we’re always looking for that next opportunity,” he said. Rokes anticipates further connectivity with athletes. The powerful pair is starting the summer with high expectations to help young Quad City athletes achieve their goals and succeed in sports. Related Links: http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/ sports/college/iowa/football/2014/10/14/ former-hawkeye-pat-angerer-retires-fromnfl/17246775/ h t t p : / / p ro f o o t b a l l t a l k . n b c s p o r t s . com/2014/10/14/pat-angerer-announceshis-retirement/ http://www.genesishealth.com/caretreatment/phys_med/psp/staff/
Summer Strength & Performance Train with former NFL player Pat Angerer All athletes will be put through a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess mobility and possible injury risks. Athletes will be given an individual sport specific plan to improve strength, mobility, speed, and agility.
Middle School Grade 7-9 The goal of this program will be to focus on injury prevention, proper strength training technique, and neuromuscular development. LOCATION Carver Athletic Center, Augustana College TWO 5-WEEK SESSIONS 3 days per week Monday/Wednesday/Friday • June 1- July 1 • July 6- August 5 TIME 8:15am - 9:15am | COST $250/session A 25 athlete limit will be placed for each session. Athletes will receive an Under Armour T-shirt.
Grade 10-College/Professional The programming will take athletes through rigorous workouts with injury prevention and coaching cues to improve technique. LOCATION Carver Athletic Center, Augustana College ONE SESSION 4 days per week Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday • June 1 - August 21 TIME Women 6am - 7:15am | Men 7am - 8:15am COST Augustana athletes: $50/per month Non-Augustana athletes: $75/per month Athletes will receive an Under Armour T-Shirt.
Coaches Pat Angerer Coach Angerer has returned to the Quad Cities following a productive career both in the NFL and at the Unviersity of Iowa. Coach Angerer brings a wealth of knowledge in the realm of strength and conditioning. He has learned from arguably the best strength and conditioning coaches in the business at the University of Iowa in Chris Doyle. Coach Angerer will also impart on the athletes his work ethic, drive, and confidence to improve performance. Matt Rokes, DPT, ATC/L, CSCS Coach Rokes is a physical therapist with Genesis Physical Rehabilitation specializing in sports medicine. He currently is the supervisor at LeClaire and Augustana College treating athletes of all ages. Along with physical therapy, he oversees strength and conditioning for 7 varsity sports at Augustana. These sports have seen decreased injury rates and improvements in all facets of performance.
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This Summer, Young People Can Explore Career Ideas Kirk Marske Director, Career Cruising Quad Cities Another school year has ended and a season of free time and flexible schedules is starting for students. This annual transition period has parents asking the question, “How can my child productively spend their time this summer?” While sports and part-time jobs are popular choices, a parent can also help their student explore potential career ambitions through a variety of events and activities in the Quad City area. These events and activities offer opportunities for students to develop areas of interest that could blossom into career pursuits. Many Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC) business partners offer programming that could nurture career interests. These activities and events include: Health Careers Adventure Camp, July 13-17 at St. Ambrose University: Students entering 7th or 8th grade this fall will get an up-close look at a variety of healthcare professions through hands-on learning sessions guided by SAU faculty and QC healthcare professionals.
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For more information, visit www.SAU.edu/chhs. Rock Camp USA and Youth Open Mic Nights at River Music Experience: River Music Experience offers aspiring musicians, singers, and songwriters opportunities to hone their skills with Rock Camp in July and Youth Open Mic Nights every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Rock Camp USA musicians learn how to form a band, maximize their rehearsal time, and improve their skills. The camp experience culminates with a live performance in the Redstone Room! For more information, visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Engineering Kids Camp at the Putnam Museum: On July 31 at the Putnam Museum, Iowa State students and Quad Cities engineering professionals team up to help students entering 7th and 8th grade to learn about engineering careers. Students will explore robotics, test their engineering problem-solving, and see a film on the giant screen. Find more information at www.putnam.org. Whether it’s healthcare, zoo animals, music, engineering, or other interests, the Quad Cities offers engaging career exploration opportunities all summer long! 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, visit www.CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.
A Life-Lesson Learned in the Rainforest Sydney Hinton Walking in the rainforest and into the living I-Spy book, I had no idea what to expect. We met a man named Pancho who lived there and has dedicated his life to preserving the rainforest, one art project at a time. Everything from the house he lives in within a tree, to the cement hut designed to look like a tree for his bathing, to the retaining walls made out of tires, Pancho made everything around him from raw materials and garbage. If I were to ask you to think of something made out of recycled materials or garbage, you may think of a chintzy art project made with little to no thought. However, Pancho made you think in a whole new light. He invited us to take a look into his home where we saw his collections of things he reused for different purposes: jars of beads, seashells, intricate bug carcasses, seeds, ancient ceramic artifacts he found on his property, and various other things that most people would classify as “junk”. From all of the odds and ends of his collections, he made beautiful musical instruments and brought a new outlook on life.
Pancho explained to us his philosophy of life and how the world was created for all for us, but over the centuries, human beings tainted the earth slowly. As he talked, he walked us through his Eden he built from all the seeds he had collected over the years. The way he spoke about his plants and his garden was like a proud parent would speak about their children. Some of the plants he introduced to us we had never heard of before, because of how rare they are. Pancho also explained how his goal was to keep cultivating them to bring their numbers up in the world. When someone uses the phrase “Playing God” it usually has a bad connotation. But this was the only phrase that came to mind when I thought of Pancho, and only in the best context possible. His optimism and creativity for the ordinary was something to be smiled upon and made a great impact on everyone he spoke to. From the whole experience I took away a few things. First, be kind to all those around you, including the earth. Second, recycle as much as you can, and to the fullest extent that you can. And lastly, find something you are passionate about and try to build your life around it. If not that, then at least take some time every day to do what you love.
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Amazing Facts About The Sun James Zahara Storm Team 8, Chief Meteorologist WQAD HD News 8
On my many visits to schools or camps around the Quad Cities, I will get a question that may be obvious to the average meteorologist, but not so to the average person. For example, a student asked me about the sun and what it was made of. Okay, no problem. She then followed that question with this: “Does the sun have an atmosphere with layers like our planet?” Great question! Actually, it does! In this case, it’s based on the amount of energy. Let’s breakdown why the sun is the most powerful energy source that we know today. The sun’s light is produced by the same basic thermonuclear
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process that lies at the heart of the hydrogen bomb. In this case, atomic fusion. Fusion is what powers the sun and the stars. What we see as light or what we feel as warmth is the result of a fusion reaction. This releases a tremendous amount of energy in the process. The sun is composed of 73 percent hydrogen, 25 percent helium and much smaller amounts of most other elements. The continuous fusion of hydrogen and helium going on in the center of the sun keeps it cooking at 27,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The surface of the sun, also known as the photosphere, is comparatively cool at 10,000 degrees. The sun’s lower atmosphere, the chromosphere, is a few thousand miles thick, and its base is only 7,800 degrees. But the temperature rises with altitude to the corona, the sun’s outer atmospheric layer, which has a temperature of around – get this – 1.8 million degrees! The sun has been cooking away for about 4.5 billion years, and will likely cook for another 5 billion years before it exhausts all its fuel. Once that happens, the star will cool and expand into a red giant star. The outer surface will probably expand beyond the orbit of the Earth. I then threw a question at the student: “Do you know what the color of the sun really is if you take away our atmosphere?” Its actually white. The sun emits light evenly in the entire visible spectrum. In this case, red, blue, yellow and green. When you mix all those colors together, you come up with white. So, if we were up in space, we would see the sun as a white star. Ah, the beauty of science!
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Jenna Crookshanks, a 22-year-old cafe manager, used to have problems with her weight and general health. Dieting didn’t seem to work for her. She would lose some weight, then gain it back before long. In time, she started having pains in her stomach after eating. “I used to wonder, why can’t I eat the same things that my skinny friends eat?” she said. To make matters worse, she stopped having monthly cycles. In February 2014, her doctor gave her a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, an endocrine system disorder common among women of reproductive age. She continued to experience weight, digestive, and hormonal issues – and her doctor didn’t have an answer for her. “I didn’t feel well and didn’t want to live that way,” Jenna said. So she searched for other options. A friend referred her to Lori Sullivan, R.N., a Natural Health Practitioner and Advanced Clinician Before of Nutrition Response TestingSM at NutritionWorks Wellness Center. Jenna began working with Lori last June. Lori performed a full evaluation and kidney and stomach issues emerged through the testing. Jenna had needed kidney surgery at age 15, and her kidneys weren’t functioning as well as they should. Plus, her food selections needed to be reined in. “Lori didn’t put me on a diet,” Jenna said. “It was more of a lifestyle change, making one decision at a time, like After ‘How can we make your breakfast a healthy breakfast?’” Lori suggested lower carbs, healthy fats, and proteins. The first goal was for Jenna to reduce her carbs to under 300 grams a day. Eventually her carbs were reduced to 70 grams of net carbs a day, figuring the total carbs minus the grams of fiber. Each week, they refined Jenna’s goals. “The program is at your own pace,” Jenna said. “There is also accountability. Lori suggests nutritional supplements, but you can’t pile supplements on fast food and expect optimal results.” Jenna’s relationship with food is now better than it has ever been. “I take time to put thought into what I eat,” she said. “In the time I’ve been working with Lori, I’ve lost 40 pounds.” Plus, Jenna’s monthly cycles are now coming monthly. It can be hard to keep one’s weight down when working in a food industry, but Jenna now does so. She integrates healthy choices into the cuisine served at her business, the Hummingbird Cafe, located within El Rio Spa and Wellness in LeClaire, Iowa. “I’m thankful for the guidance Lori Sullivan provides,” Jenna said. “It has made a real difference in my life.” Lori Sullivan invites you to schedule a visit to NutritionWorks Wellness Center, located at 1900 State Street, Suite 4, Bettendorf, Iowa. She looks forward to helping you to discover a natural, safe way to bring wellness into your life. For more information on NutritionWorks Wellness Center, call (563) 355-4864 or visit NutritionWorksWellness.com. 24 June 2015 - QC Family Focus
Heal Your Body Naturally – Through Nutrition! Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? NutritionWorks Wellness Center can help! NutritionWorks Wellness Center is dedicated to improving and maintaining health through a nutritional approach to care. We offer Nutrition Response TestingSM which is a safe, non-invasive system of analysis that uses the body’s own reflexes to test a clients organs, joints, muscles and glands to address the underlying cause of stress or ill health. We then design personalized whole food clinical nutrition programs, and most importantly, dietary changes, to help the body heal.
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Be in Control of Your Health Bob Illingworth, D.C., D.A.C.O., Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics
The majority of people will experience back pain, especially in the low back, at some point in their lives. There are many simple ways to help alleviate the problem, and a number of them may help your overall health, too. You may experience some mild soreness in the muscles, but that should fade. If there is an increase in pain intensity or radiation of pain down the leg(s) is experienced, a health professional should be sought out. Some ways to help your fitness: • When starting out with a walking program, go in concentric circles around your neighborhood. Then if discomfort becomes too great, you’re not too far away from home. If you walk on a bike path, go for shorter distances out-and-back, and then out-and-back the other way, so as not to be too far from your starting point. • When having to stand for long periods without movement, if possible, place one foot up on short box. Alternate which foot is on the box. • When brushing your teeth, applying make-up, shaving, etc., press a knee against the vanity to gain a little support and be aware of your slumped posture. • Put water in milk jugs, water bottles, etc., for use as dumbbells. The amount of water can vary to give different weights.
• Exercise balls are inexpensive and can help develop and maintain core strength, which is crucial for low back stability. You can even watch TV or work on the computer when using them. Upper back pain may sometimes be caused by a forward head carriage, which, in turn causes tight pectoralis muscles. If your pecs are very tender to pressure and your head feels like it is positioned in front of your chest, doing pectoralis stretching can help. Many of us have a forward head-carriage/ slouching when working on computers, driving, reading, etc. Watching your posture when doing these activities can help also (as I straighten up when typing this). Back braces can help support weak muscles when you’re active or performing tasks, but they shouldn’t be worn when sleeping or when you’re idle for long periods. The muscles can rely on the braces too much and become weakened. The following things help blood flow and can help chronically tight muscles: • Drinking plenty of water • Gentle stretching • Heat • Ice Chiropractors are some of the best health professionals for treating back pain. Your doctor at the Palmer Clinics can recommend, guide and follow-up with any exercise and stretching advice given. Additionally, there are many websites that show exercises and other ideas for alleviating back pain. Getting your spine checked by a chiropractor and following these simple tips can help you be in control of your spinal health.
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Moline Brothers and Musicians Cope with Casts, Concerts and Chaos.
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house with two teen-aged musicians is busy enough. But when two brothers are wearing casts at the same time (one for an injured wrist and the other, a broken arm) then you experience what Moline mother, Michele Sapp, calls “comedy and controlled chaos.” Conor Sapp, 16, is a junior at Moline High School who not only plays the bass for orchestra, but also enjoys new challenges. “I was really looking forward to my first national Boy Scout Jamboree,” he recalls. “They had all these cool events we could try, so I thought skateboarding would be fun! I fell about half way through my first run and injured my right wrist.” As he was among boy scouts, everyone was prepared: Conor received immediate first aid and a splint and went whitewater rafting the next day. However, when Conor returned home, ORA Orthopedics’ hand surgeon, Dr. Thomas VonGillern, said Conor had suffered torn ligaments that required surgery. “I performed a wrist arthroscopy to repair his torn ligaments in order to give him the best chance of playing the bass again.” Adds Conor, “I like the double bass. It makes a big sound, but it also takes really strong hands. The width of the strings is so much larger, so it takes a lot of force to play it well. I had a cast for about eight weeks and a splint for another month, but I can play it now without any pain or problems.” While Conor was recovering from his treatment at ORA Orthopedics, his mother Michele Sapp, was attending a football game when her younger son, Ian, broke his arm. “I had just been to ORA with Conor earlier the same day, and all I thought was ‘AGAIN?’” For her 14-year Moline middle school student and trumpet player, the injury sent him to the ER. “I had just started jazz band and broke my wrist on the same day,” Ian adds. “I went to make a tackle, when an offensive lineman
Dr. J.C. Clark ORA Orthopedics
Moline brothers, Conor Sapp (left) and Ian Sapp (right), are back in sync after sustaining arm and wrist injuries at the same time.
came and stepped on my arm.” ORA Orthopedics’ surgeon, Dr. J.C. Clark, treated Ian and says his biggest concern about Ian’s wrist fracture was that it occurred through the growth plate of his right radius. “Fractures that affect the growth plate are tricky, because if the break doesn’t heal properly, the growth plates can prematurely close off and his arm could quit growing — the result can mean multiple surgeries to get his arm to lengthen properly. In Ian’s case, I was able to adequately realign the broken bones with careful reduction maneuvers and a splint.” Weekly follow-up X-rays showed that the splint was holding the bones in position, keeping the growth plate open. As the area’s leading sports medicine orthopedic practice, Dr. Clark says ORA treats a lot of broken bones in young athletes. “I always tell parents, that if there’s swelling, deformity or if the pain lasts more than
Dr. Thomas VonGillern ORA Orthopedics
24-48 hours, get an X-ray and a professional exam. As a parent of three active boys who also experience their share of bumps and bruises, it can be difficult to know if an injury is serious. My rule of thumb: if they are still complaining of pain after a day or two, it’s better to see an orthopedic physician.” Dr. VonGillern agrees, adding that in cases like Conor’s wrist, one cannot always determine the extent of damage, and treatment can require specialized training to restore both movement and function. As for the Sapp brothers, life has settled back into a routine, now that their casts are off and they’ve resumed their favorite sports and musical activities. “There for a while, it was pretty chaotic coordinating showers, tying their shoes, and shuttling them to appointments!” says Michele Sapp. “But, they have been great sports about the craziness, and I was grateful for the care they received. ORA was very attentive and very efficient. The boys were comfortable and we weren’t worried.” For more information, go to www.qcora.com For more ORA events and patient success stories, follow us on Facebook.
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Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing: Good for Health Kim Mills Community Health Consultant-Tobacco Scott County Health Department
The ability to live in a smoke-free home is a choice everyone should have. Unfortunately, for those who live in multi-unit housing, such as apartments and condominiums, breathing secondhand smoke from neighboring units has become a real health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), secondhand smoke affects about 44 million Americans who live in multi-unit housing each year. Across the United States, smoke-free housing has become the natural next step to improving health in cities and rural communities. Because people spend so much time in their homes, making multi-unit housing smoke-free plays an important role in reducing tenant’s exposure to dangerous substances. There are over 7,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, including hundreds that are toxic and about 70 that can cause cancer. Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It can cause severe harm to young children by triggering ear infections, frequent asthma attacks, respiratory symptoms, and a risk for sudden infant death syndrome, the leading cause of death in healthy infants. Secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing is never isolated: it can come in through cracks in walls and floors, and air ducts. It settles in paint, carpets, and on furnishings. Secondhand smoke can come from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. At this time, the FDA does not recognize electronic
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cigarettes as being a safer substitute to traditional cigarettes. Smoke-free policies are a winning idea for multi-unit housing residents, owners, and property managers. While residents can prohibit smoking in their own units, adopting a smokefree policy for multi-unit housing or property will ensure that secondhand smoke does not threaten the lives and health of all residents. These policies also benefit property managers and owners by lowering the risk of fires, the associated insurance premiums, and by reducing the amount of maintenance required before a new tenant moves in. A smoke-free policy is even a selling feature since many people prefer smoke-free property options when searching for housing. Thankfully, many landlords and property management companies are becoming more responsive to the majority of their tenants who want to live in a home that is free from secondhand smoke exposure. Many types of rental housing are adopting smoke-free policies to not only protect the health of the tenants, but also to save money by reducing maintenance and turnover costs, as well as the risk of fire. Smoking is a powerful addiction and people who smoke need help to quit. They can get assistance by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669/TTY 1-800-332-8615). If you are looking for housing, you can find a list of smoke-free apartment buildings by visiting the Iowa Smoke Free Home Registry at http://smoke-freehomes.iowa.gov/. Everyone deserves the right to breathe clean air and while there may be challenges along the way, everyone will benefit from smoke-free multi-unit housing!
Laser Refractive Surgery:
Eliminate or Reduce Your Need for Glasses and Contacts
Richard Phinney, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates
Laser refractive surgery is the term given to a number of procedures designed to change the focusing properties of the eye. The clear curved cornea is modified by the application of laser energy in such a way that images are more accurately focused on the retina, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Photo refractive keratectomy or PRK is a procedure first approved by the FDA in 1996 to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. The excimer laser energy is placed directly on the surface of the cornea to reshape it in such a way that the images of distant objects are more accurately focused on the retina. It works well for people with thin corneas who have low to moderate amounts of myopia and astigmatism. Because PRK is performed on the corneal surface, there is typically more discomfort than with LASIK and may limit activities for a few days to a few weeks, but results are as good as LASIK. Advances in the microkeratome instrument in the late 1990s made the procedure known as LASIK (laserassisted intrastromal keratomileusis) commonplace. LASIK surgery employs the same excimer laser used in PRK, but the application to the cornea is below the surface. A thin corneal flap (much like a contact lens on a hinge) is first formed by a microkeratome, or more recently, another type of laser. The microkeratome was a mechanical device which used a blade to cut the flap, whereas the femtosecond laser (IntraLase or iLASIK) FDA approved in 2001, creates the flap by accurate application of energy within the cornea. With its excellent safety profile and visual outcomes, the IntraLase Laser Technology is the most advanced refractive surgical technique. It takes less than a half minute per eye to perform. This flap is retracted on the hinge prior to application of the laser energy on the cornea’s center. The flap is then laid back in place and adheres by natural means. Distance vision is usually good enough for people to return to work and drive without glasses within 24 hours. Eye drops are used for a few
days after LASIK and for several weeks after PRK. Middle-aged people who require a bifocal segment in glasses to assist reading will still need reading glasses or may opt for something known as monovision. In this situation, one eye is corrected for distance while the other is made somewhat nearsighted for reading. People are able to see at distance with the fully corrected eye and at near with the other. Many people easily adapt to this condition which admittedly, sounds somewhat bizarre. If this option is elected and later the patient finds that they can’t adapt, it is possible to convert the near eye to a distance eye. Reading glasses can then be used. Today’s laser technology has provided millions of people worldwide with freedom from glasses and contact lenses. The risk of surgical complications exists with all operations, and imperfect vision may be the consequence of laser refractive surgery. National studies indicate that mild uncorrectable vision loss (two lines on the eye chart) occurs in 1 to 2% of patients following conventional laser application. Advances in the programming of laser application with information gathered from the unique imperfections of the eye by a device known as an aberrometer give a more precise and personalized “custom” treatment. These custom applications have improved visual outcomes and reduced the risk of vision loss. Not all lasers are approved for this type of treatment. The laser vision correction marketplace can be confusing for patients. There are differences in the capabilities of FDA-approved lasers, differences in surgeon experience, and differences in post-operative care. Sometimes people get caught up in the hype of advertising and forget this is surgery that demands pre- and post-operative attention to details by an easily accessed, experienced eye doctor.
Dr. Richard Phinney is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and by the American Board of Eye Surgeons in LASIK surgery. Dr. Phinney received subspecialty credentials in diseases and surgery of the cornea at UCLA’s prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute. For more information, visit us online at www.esaeyecare.com. The material contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.
Join Us For These Upcoming Open House Events! Sundae Bar Thursday, June 11 from 1 to 3 pm
Cookies & Coffee Thursday, June 25 from 1 to 3 pm
Both events will be held in the Ridgecrest Village Arcade. There is no charge to attend.
Our continued-care programs: n Independent Living n Assisted Living (with a
Memory Care neighborhood)
n 24 Hour Nursing Care
(563) 391-3430
• RidgecrestVillage.org
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It’s Rhubarb Season Here at Hein Manor!
Dawn Smith Manager, Hein Manor
One of the many nice things about managing our assisted-living retirement home here in Durant, Iowa, is that we have plenty of room to sit and chat in our spacious building, plenty of room for our residents to walk around outside, and plenty of room for plants in our gardens. Our rhubarb patch is especially popular with our residents who love the tasty desserts we prepare from the fresh rhubarb. Some of our most popular rhubarb recipes, along with our world famous Hein Manor Potato Chip Cookies recipe, are featured in this article for you to try. Rhubarb Custard Pie 3 cups cut rhubarb 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 nutmeg 3 oz. heavy cream 1 unbaked pie shell Mix all ingredients well and pour into a unbaked pie shell. Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees then reduce heat to 375 degrees for an additional 60 minutes until done. Rhubarb Pudding Cake 1 cake mix (strawberry, yellow, white or orange) 2 cups of rhubarb chunks 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar Boil rhubarb, water and sugar for 5 minutes. Make the cake mix according to the directions and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Spoon rhubarb over the cake batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cake is springy to the touch. Serve with vanilla ice cream. World Famous Hein Manor Potato Chip Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup white sugar 1-1/2 cups crushed potato chips 2 eggs 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups flour Mix together. Place teaspoonful on parchment paper for each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. For more information on Hein Manor, be sure to call (563) 785-4709 or visit www.heinmanor.com. 30
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All The Comforts Of Home
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Hein Manor is an assisted living retirement home featuring 13 studio apartments and a one-bedroom apartment. We are located in Durant, Iowa – a close-knit farming town and a bedroom community for Iowa City, Quad-Cities, Muscatine and Cedar Rapids. We provide a homelike setting, complete with home-cooked, family-style dining. Hein Manor is like a family – the owners, Robert and Dawn Smith, live here along with the residents! Call (563) 785-4709 today to schedule a visit and see what we have to offer.
Hein Manor
807 3rd St., Durant, IA 52747 (563) 785-4709 • www.heinmanor.com
Good Samaritan Society Services@Home: Helping the Elderly to Enjoy Life Jennifer Green Services@Home Manager, Good Samaritan Society Recently, a woman called Good Samaritan Society Services@ Home for assistance. Her grandfather, John, wanted to attend his granddaughter’s wedding in Clinton, Iowa, but needed someone to assist him when he arrived. The Good Samaritan Services@Home office promptly mailed the paperwork to the family so it could be completed beforehand. When John arrived, our Services@Home caregiver met him at the hotel, provided assistance to John for the wedding, and accompanied him to the ceremony and reception. When John was ready to return to the hotel, our caregiver provided the necessary assistance to him until his family could return. His family was able to continue their evening without worry, and John did not have to miss his granddaughter’s big day. The mission of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is “to share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older person and others in need, believing that ‘In Christ’s Love, Everyone Is Someone.’” Good Samaritan has more than 240 facilities nationwide, including the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. In addition to home care, Good Samaritan offers skilled nursing, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, assisted living, senior living, affordable housing, home health, hospice, and memory care services throughout Iowa. The goal of Good Samaritan Society Services@Home is to provide a variety of care solutions that will enable an elderly person to maintain a sense of independence and to remain in familiar, common
surroundings, keeping their enthusiasm for life. This contributes greatly toward a feeling of well-being, self-worth, and fulfillment. In addition to providing the highest degree of independence possible for a person, our services are designed to reduce the family’s burden and stress of caregiving, so that the time spent together is quality time. Our dependable, compassionate caregivers are CNAs, homemakers, and trained companions, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are extensively screened/experienced and given complete background checks. They are fully bonded and insured, and required to attend initial eight hours of training and mandatory quarterly trainings. Good Samaritan Society Services@Home provides: - Respite or relief care for family members or caregivers - Post hospital care: assistance during recuperation from injury or illness - Total personal care - Transportation - Medication set-up and reminders - Meal preparation - Grocery shopping, errands - Travel companions - Exercising/walking assistance - Pet care for our clients - Dementia/Alzheimer’s care - Domestic services, housekeeping, and laundry - We work with hospice workers and visiting nurses to provide shift care The comprehensive coverage of these services is what makes Good Samaritan Society Services@Home remarkable among home health providers. To learn more, please call (844) 359-4446 or visit www.good-sam.com/quadcityhome.
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To learn more about our services in Iowa and Illinois call (844) 359-4446.
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Creating Find peace of mind with Friendship Manor’s new memory care apartments, New Friendships. Individual living spaces focus on the safety of your loved one. Interactions with staff celebrate each resident’s moments of grace, while tenderly upholding dignity.
Join us at our Open House on Tuesday, June 16th from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Friendship Manor: Creating New Friendships Pam Myers, CASP - CMP Director of Marketing, Friendship Manor
Medical advances are helping people live longer than before – but with this good ever news comes a healthcare concern. People are living well into their eighties and beyond, but 80% of those over age 80 experience some form of memory impairment. As more seniors develop such problems, the need to care for these problems must also be addressed. Friendship Manor, a 5-Star Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), has been working to create an optimal living environment for residents with memory impairment. After consulting leading experts in the field, we have developed and opened New Friendships Memory Care. These individualized apartment homes focus on the comfort, convenience, safety and security of your loved one. Located at 1209 21st Ave., Rock Island, IL, Friendship Manor is situated on fourteen acres and includes four interconnected apartment buildings, plus the nationally acclaimed Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation Pavilion and our convenient, indoor “Main Street.” Assisted and Independent Living apartment homes may be leased for a monthly rental fee. New Friendships is managed by Latoya McMillin, LPN, Memory Care Manager and Certified Memory Care Specialist. Team members who have been instrumental in the development of New Friendships include Ted Pappas, Jr., Chief Executive Officer/President; Lori Steiner, Director of Nursing; and Jeff Condit, Director of Development/ Strategic Planning. Every member of our staff is enthusiastic about our eighth service division and is deeply devoted to its success. Residents of New Friendships are individuals who are experiencing memory-related issues but are still quite ambulatory, although all will need help with different activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, continence, grooming, and ambulation/transfers. Our goal is to help each resident enjoy their life longer while providing a stimulating environment to maintain their mental status as long as possible. “This project has been evolving since the new millennium,” said Ted, “when we first considered how to integrate memory care into our continuum. Four years ago, we engaged the services of behavioral architect Dr. Margaret Calkins. She helped us prioritize how to go forward with memory care. She spent time with key staff members and provided a number of recommendations.” Margaret, or Maggie as she is known to colleagues, is an architect and gerontologist with a background in psychology. Pappas noted that Lori Steiner suggested looking at providing memory care in one of our current assisted living buildings. Thanks to that recommendation, the first floor of Building B is now New Friendships Memory Care. Friendship Manor’s extensive continuum of care makes us
a Continuing Care Retirement Community, capable of serving residents with a wide range of needs. “We’re the only CCRC in Illinois QuadCities,” Ted said. “New Friendships is our eighth service division.” The Daily Routine in New Friendships New Friendships features 15 apartment homes and outside of each resident’s quarters, by the door, is a locking memory box, in which special mementos and pictures of the resident can be kept. Residents enjoy a big-screen TV, an aquarium, a fireplace, a multi-stimulation craft room, and a beauty salon/barber shop. Comfort and safety are built into the unit: even the flooring, which looks like regular wood, is actually made from a softer, cushioned material with a gentle ‘give’ to it. New Friendships staff are specifically trained to provide dementia care. This specialized training utilizes the practices that promote the principles of person-centered care. “We provide a trained director manager and trained staff,” Ted said. “We are proud to say that all our residents will have a place here, should they need memory care. If their life takes that path, we will be ready for them and they will not have to go elsewhere.” Therapy for the residents of New Friendships is designed to help slow down memory loss. “We use art, music, and even aroma to stimulate their mental processes,” Latoya said. Residents interact with a recreation therapist and engage in a wide variety of activities, from cooking to getting the mail to using electronic tablets. Residents in New Friendships are encouraged to make decisions and engage in activities. At meal-time, the residents dine family-style in Café MJ’s. Servers present them with selections and residents choose what they want. Residents also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in Friendship Courtyard, which features several fountains and a garden of forget-me-nots. “We are grateful to more than two-hundred donors who helped to make New Friendships a reality,” said Jeff. “The donations for the courtyard totaled $100,000. Plus, an additional halfmillion dollars of donated equity was provided for New Friendships, enabling the $2.5 million project to become a reality.” Friendship Manor is a faith-based, non-profit, 501(c)(3), charitable Continuing Care Retirement Community founded by The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, Illinois Branch. For more information, call (309) 786-9667 or visit www.friendshipmanor.org. To go inside Friendship Manor click on the following link to see the video produced by Mickle Communications. https://vimeo.com/128155490. Or scan the QR code to watch on your smart phone. QC Family Focus - June 2015 33
What Should I Look For In A Hearing Aid? Tara K. Hartman, Au.D. CCC-A
Audiologist, Audiology Consultants, P.C.
Have you ever picked up a brochure on hearing aids? Have you seen ads for them on TV or in magazines? There are many shapes and sizes of hearing aids out there – so what are the differences between all those styles and how do you know which one might work best for you? While there are always exceptions, there are three main types of hearing aids: custom, behind-theear, and receiver-in-canal. The first style is a custom hearing aid. This style is a single piece, formed from an impression of the ear. Custom hearing aids come in four main sizes. Invisible-in-canal, or IIC, is the smallest. It is worn deep in the ear canal and is not visible when viewing the ear. Only a small percentage of people qualify for this hearing aid because the ear canal is often too small. Slightly larger is the completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid. Typically this style is hard to spot but in some cases, a portion of the hearing aid can be seen. The next size up is the in-thecanal (ITC), or Half-Shell, hearing aid. Most of the hearing aid fills up the ear canal, as well as the bottom portion of the bowl of the ear, so it is more easily seen. The largest custom mold is the in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid, or Full Shell. It is easily seen and fills up the whole bowl of the ear. Smaller hearing aids are more cosmetically appealing but can lack in comfort and features. Larger hearing aids tend to have more power, technology features and controls, as well as more battery life
due to the ability to house a larger battery. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids have two parts that attach together to make up the hearing aid. The hearing aid itself sits on top of the ear and is connected with a thin tube to an earmold or preformed tip. BTEs come in a variety of sizes. Larger hearing aids are usually more powerful and easier to handle. They have larger batteries and more optional controls than smaller BTE styles. Receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids are part behind the ear and part in the ear. The receiver or speaker is housed deep in the ear canal, while the main electronics and microphone are behind the ear. RIC hearing aids fit a large range of hearing losses but are best suited for people with highfrequency hearing loss. The housing behind the ear can be very tiny and difficult to see and a thin, nearly transparent wire runs down into the ear canal and attaches to the speaker. They have grown popular due to their discreetness and versatility. Which one is best for you? This is where an audiologist can help. Based on a variety of factors, the audiologist can help direct you towards the best fit. No one hearing aid is right for everybody and selecting the right one from the start will prevent a lot of hassle in the future. Before you can talk hearing aids though, you need to start with a good diagnostic hearing test. Contact your audiologist to set up an appointment and you will be on the right track to selecting the best hearing aid for you.
SOUND ADVICE!
With Audiology Consultants, P.C.
Hearing Aid Accessories Friday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m.
A free 30 minute presentation with questions and answers to follow with one of our audiologists. A great time to meet others with the same concerns you may have!
Refreshments will be available: Coffee & Cookies Free Gift for Every Participant! Bring a Friend! RSVP is preferred due to limited space. Hosted in our Davenport location. RSVP to (563) 355-7712 2215 E. 52nd St., Suite #2, Davenport, IA
www.audiologyconsultants.com 1931 l0th Avenue East, Milan, IL
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2215 E. 52nd St., Ste. #2, Davenport, IA
1616 Cedar St., Muscatine, IA
Hammond Henry Hospital 600 College Ave., Geneseo, IL
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Senior Star at Elmore Place Hosts National Speaker and Author of “Creating Moments of Joy” … Senior Star at Elmore Place Senior Star at Elmore Place is pleased to host national speaker and author, Jolene Brackey at 7 p.m. on June 30 and 11:30 a.m. on July 1 on its campus at 4500 Elmore Avenue. Brackey’s enlightening presentation, “Creating Moments of Joy,” is one that is designed to help navigate the journey and challenges of all those who are in an Alzheimer’s caregiving role. Eager to share her practical solutions and insights, she established the business, Enhanced Moments, to help guide people through the Alzheimer’s journey. Her message of hope and encouragement, along with generous helpings of humor, is warmly embraced by family members and professional caregivers alike. In her presentation, attendees will be sure to catch the vision … a vision of looking beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and focusing more energy on creating moments of joy. Brackey’s presentation parallels Senior Star’s trademarked Purposeful Moments® philosophy, which is inherent in their mission of providing a community lifestyle that inspires people to embrace senior living. “Our residents are here because we are more than
caregivers, we are caregivers to the human spirit,” said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. “Assisting our residents in fulfilling their desire for a sense of purpose influences everything we do. We create Purposeful Moments® for our residents by personally getting to know them and taking opportunities to engage them in activities that bring a sense of success, contentment, joy and purpose.” Quad City community members are encouraged to attend this enlightening presentation that will lift the spirit! Not only will Brackey bring practical advice on how to create moments of joy in times of challenge, but Senior Star’s associates will also be available for personal discussions with anyone who wants to see how the community is designed to create Purposeful Moments® in daily life for its residents. Refreshments will be provided at the June 30 presentation and lunch will be provided at the July 1 presentation. Please call 563.359.0100 no later than June 28 to reserve your spot today, and indicate which presentation you would like to attend.
ATTENTION CAREGIVERS: JOLENE BRACKEY AT ELMORE PLACE June 30 at 7:00 p.m. • July 1 at 11:30 a.m. Brackey’s inspiring presentation Creating Moments of Joy is designed to help navigate the journey and challenges of those who are in an Alzheimer’s caregiving role. Join us to hear this message of hope and encouragement paired with practical solutions and insights.
Renowned Author & National Speaker
FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RSVP: 563-265-3903 ®
4500 Elmore Ave. Davenport, IA 52807 seniorstar.com
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The Right Question
Sandwiched: Part I
David W. Deuth, CFSP David W. /Deuth, Weerts Funeral Owner FuneralPresident Directorof/ Weerts FuneralHome Home You’re caring someone – an After nearly for 27 years as a funeral elderly parent, perhaps – and along the director, I’ve become accustomed toofthe David W. Deuth, President Weerts Funeral Home way, you’re getting quite an education. curiosity people have about my work. caringoffor someone an With a You’re great deal hard work –and You might imagine the questions I am elderly parent, perhaps – and along the sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able to way, you’re gettingcraziest quite an education. What’s thing that’s keepasked: them ain their the own Orwork perhaps With great deal home. of hard and ever happened atpart, a funeral? The most they’re living YOUR home.been Oneable wayto sacrifice oninyour you’ve memorable? Isn’t it depressing being or another, it’sinalltheir worked out OK. Until keep them own home. Or perhaps they’re in YOUR home. now.around Just inliving case you’re wondering .way .. sad people all the time?One What or not another, it’s all worked outisOK. you’re do youalone. do when…. The list nearUntil to now. Just intocase you’reAARP wondering ... According a 2009 survey, endless. you’re not alone. “…more than 42 Americans provide family According Recently, during a visitation, asurvey, couple asked me a question to amillion 2009 AARP caregiving for an adult who needs help with daily activities”. “…more 42 million Americans that I don’t than recall anyone ever asking before: provide What are family the top The same survey thatneeds “…an additional million caregiving forindicates an adult who help with daily61.6 activities”. three things people should know to be best prepared when Theprovide same survey indicates additional 61.6 million people at least some that care“…an during the year.” someone they love has died? people provide attime, least some care during thecare-giving year.” All at the same so intense has the role All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role What?! Someone wanted to discuss – indeed, learn for your parent(s) become that you may actually even be losing become that you be losing theyour bestparent(s) wayprimary to be prepared? I feltmay like actually the teacher whose sight–for of another responsibility: family. sight of another primary responsibility: your your own own family. students have finally “got it”! YourYour kidskids maymay stillstill callcall your nest toddlers your nest“home”, “home”, whether whether toddlers or high-schoolers or or anything ininbetween. need your or high-schoolers First, I told them, HAVE A PLAN.They Makeneed sureyour the anything between. They time, guidance, your attention, your affection...and your time,cornerstone youryour guidance, your your elements ofattention, the Planyour are affection...and in place and up-toresources. resources. date: Will, Living Will/Advance Directives, General Durable You’re not alone here, either.Whether Whether you you know You’re notAttorney alone here, either. know itit or or Power of and Durable Power of Attorney for not, if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND not, Health if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND caring Care. for (orConsider financially supporting) your establishing a file withchildren, a funeralyou’re home caring for (or financially supporting) children, among a rapidly growing number ofyour Americans whoyou’re findas containing necessary statistical and family information among a rapidly growing between number their of Americans who and find themselves sandwiched responsibilities well as ansandwiched outlinetoofwhom preferences for burial, cremation or other themselves between their responsibilities and the generations they’re responsible. No surprise, alternatives. Iftoyou are athey’re military responsible. veteran on burial then, that you are now identified as one planning of theNo “Sandwich the generations whom surprise, then, that you are now identified as one of the “Sandwich
Sandwiched: Part I
Generation”. at the National Cemetery on Rock Island Arsenal, make Sandwich continue sureAs thethe funeral home Generation has a copy ofnumbers the required DD- to grow, a214 couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have been Discharge document. Review your life insuranceadded to the menu: Generation”. beneficiary information. Does someone else know where • Club those in numbers their 50s or 60s sandwiched As important theSandwich: Sandwich Generation toget grow, your documents are kept, andcontinue canand theygrandchildren, to between parents, adult children a couple newaging varieties of “sandwiches” have been added to them? the menu: or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging parents Second, WITH YOUR Tell them • Club Sandwich: those in their 50sFAMILY. or 60s sandwiched and TALK grandparents. between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, what’s important to you so they won’t have to with a • Open Faced: anyone else involved in eldersitcare. or thosedirector, in their saying, 30s and“Gosh, 40s, with young children, aging funeral I wonder what Dad would Theandimplications parents grandparents. of being “sandwiched” can range minor anyone to positively overwhelming –theirs. one of the most have wanted…?” Tellelse them, for yourinsake • from Open Faced: involved elderand care. significant of which can be in the financial implications of being canrealm. range As the TheThird, be aware that STATE“sandwiched” STATUTES govern who from minor to positively overwhelming – one of the mostto cost economy continues to tighten and things continue does (and does not) have the right to make decisions about significant of more, which many can be seniors in the financial realm.that As the more and are finding – despite funeral and disposition. [Note: and Illinois tohave economy continues to like tighten andIowa things continue cost everything that felt proper retirement planning 20 years similar but there are some notablethat differences.] more andstatutes, more, many seniors are finding – despite ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. everything that felt like proper retirement 20 years When cremation selected, needplanning the signatures Nowpossible thatisthe issue we isyour identified and even has its ago – it is very to outlive money today. of everyone whothe has the to make thateven decision. own name, what are theright good solutions Now that issue isworkarounds? identified and Do has its In certain circumstances, a Designee Declaration may to these own name, what who are the Do The goodanswers solutions exist for those areworkarounds? “sandwiched”? exist for those who The answers to these be advisable to empower a specific person to have the questions vary, toarebe“sandwiched”? sure, and a one-size-fits-all solution is questions vary, to be best sure, and athese one-size-fits-all is obtain unquestionable right to make certain folly. The approach isdecisions. always tosolution seek and certain folly. The best approach is always to seek and obtain good, qualified professional for your particular qualified “In addition, ” I added,advice “it’sadvice natural forparticular people inset anyof set of good, professional for your circumstances . . . because if your planning doesn’t community to want to come together when someone has do what circumstances . . . because if your planning doesn’t do what need it to do when you need it do what you GOT itit’s to do, it’s need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, died. It’s always been that way, even back to Biblical times. about like having no plan at all. about like having no plan at all. It’s not so much because they have to do this – but more Next month, we’ll taketake a closer look at oneatparticular Next month, we’ll amuch closer look one particular because they choose to. Not sosee because someone scenario that we’re beginning to more frequently among among scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently has died – it’s more because someone has lived. I imagine those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener forthat’s some. Remember Well. why you’re here forWell. visitation this evening.” for some. Remember Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. What’s your Plan? Remember Well. Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. CFSP, is a funeral theFuneral owner David DavidW. W.Deuth, Deuth, CFSP, is a funeral director anddirector the owner and of Weerts ofHome Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can bePetreached at owner David W. asDeuth, CFSP, is a funeral director and the in Davenport, well as RiverBend Cremation and Quad Cities Cremation 563.424.7055 or email at(563) Dave@WeertsFH.com. in Bettendorf. canby be reached at or Dave@WeertsFH.com. of Weerts HeFuneral Home in424-7055 Davenport. He can be reached at
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Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa? Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful” in Scott County? Through community involvement community priorities are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, needs can be met through facilitating communication with the early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse? From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding? Through evaluation of community forum information and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities are as follows: 1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments for all children. 3. Increase awareness regarding the importance of the early years. 4. Increase positive relationships between children and parents. 5. Increase the number of center and home based providers meeting quality standards. Are the same services always funded? Not always. In addition to funding decisions meeting community priorities, funding decisions adjust to community resources as well. For instance if a funding source becomes available in our community to provide a service that Scott County Kids has traditionally funded, Scott County Kids would adjust or reduce funding accordingly. Any unobligated funding would then be contracted to another community priority. …and it’s not all about funding! We strive to enrich the early childhood system of Scott County. The system is made up of many private and public service providers – all working to better the lives of children.
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