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Your Mickle’s Worth by Mike Mickle

Tis the month to count our blessings, gather with family and give thanks. I’m fine with all of that. I love seeing family and gathering for the holidays. I just don’t enjoy hosting for the holidays. It has nothing to do with the gathering part. We enjoy that. It’s the preparing the meal that we struggle with. Karen can make some mouth-watering dishes. However, baking a turkey is NOT one of her strengths. In our 17 years of marriage, I can count on one hand the number of times we’ve hosted Thanksgiving. The first time we invited family and friends, no one told us how long it took for a turkey to thaw. Who knew one little bird could remain frosty for approximately 27 days? Okay, I exaggerate, but still, twothree days? Really? With 8 hours until the bird was supposed to bake, someone clued us in. While I don’t remember how we accomplished the thawing, I do remember wondering if any of my friends had a blow torch. I was in charge of dessert. My mom makes the best pies I’ve ever tasted. My parents owned cafes when I was growing up and my dad was an excellent cook as well. It had to be genetic... right? Not so much. It’s no secret to those who know me, that patience is not one of my personality traits. So, when I got the recipe for cherry cream pie from my mom, I immediately started to make revisions. She actually had the steps listed to make my own pie crust. Well, that’s not gonna happen. I picked up two pre-made crusts at the grocery store. Unfortunately, I followed the baking directions for the pie crust that mom had given me. 17 minutes into the preparation, while I was mixing my cherry and vanilla concoction and feeling like the ultimate chef, we noticed a strange odor. Karen was the first to identify it. Yep, it was the crust. Apparently the store-bought crust doesn’t take as long to bake. So, we had a nice bowl of cherry, vanilla mixture and the ingredients for meringue with nothing to put it in. Thank goodness the other guests brought dessert. Looking back, I’m guessing Karen tipped them off. 4 November 2013 - QC Family Focus

Fast forward a few years and we decided to try again. This time, we were once again not prepared for the fowl task we agreed to take on. Karen was very proud of herself. She remembered to thaw out the bird in plenty of time. She had a complete menu prepared, including appetizers for the guests to enjoy while our bird baked. The one thing she didn’t do was check inside the turkey. Those of you who have baked one, know what I’m talking about. There’s a pouch filled with..... parts that you are supposed to remove before baking. Of course, I had no way of knowing because there was nooooo way I was sticking my hand up there! Meanwhile, I baked the crust perfectly for my cherry cream pie. I was extremely proud. Unfortunately, I didn’t read the part of the recipe that said I should let the crust cool before adding the pie filling. It turned into cherry cream soup. At the time, we didn’t have Oreo. We lived in an older neighborhood that was home to a lot of squirrels, raccoons, etc. I took the cherry cream disaster outside for my wild four-legged friends to enjoy. Adding insult to injury, even the raccoon wouldn’t eat it. Ugh. So, this year, we will try again. I’m still not sticking my hand up the turkey. In fact, I believe we should order EVERYTHING pre-cooked. I’m certain I won’t win that argument. Karen will want to try again, although I’m pretty sure we will be pre-ordering the pie. Speaking of that, we have a fun contest for you. We are giving away two pies from Village Inn on Elmore in Davenport. Be sure to enter. Karen says I’m not eligible to win! Among our things to be thankful for, we count our family and friends. We also count each of you for the support you’ve shown us over the past ten years. The journey of parenthood is a special one. We are glad you’ve chosen to share it with us, even though it didn’t come with instructions. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. Mike, Karen, Kyle, Kate and Matt

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It’s Called “Tradition” for a Reason Jenny May Shannon QC Child Development Center

Thanksgiving is soon upon us. The changing leaves marks a time for families to gather, goodies to be prepared, and for all to take a moment to consider why we are thankful. While this can be a hectic time of year, it also provides a wonderful time of learning for young children. Growing up, my brother and I loved to help pick out the menu. One year, we chose three different types of potatoes (mashed, sweet with marshmallows, and tater tots.) After mom explained how important it was to serve a variety of foods, we eventually persuaded her to make all three potato dishes. We were also taught how to measure pie ingredients at a young age. Those chocolate chips and mixer beaters covered in pudding were always so tempting- little did we know it was an exercise in selfcontrol and patience. We learned to tap into our creative sides by decorating with things like turkeys traced from our hands, pilgrim hat place settings, painted gourds, and fall leaf collages. We also ate family-style, where we could serve ourselves. We had no idea how a simple act of independence could be such a confidence boost. I wondered if things were similar today for kids. I talked with Jennifer Woelke, the new Center Director for QC Child Development Center in Silvis. She was thrilled

about the upcoming holidays and had a lot to say about their plans. “This year at the Silvis campus, we will be celebrating in many different ways with the children. We will make pretend pies in the sensory table with the smells of cinnamon and nutmeg while using different sizes of measuring cups,” Mrs. Weolke began. “The children enjoy looking at photos of seasonal food, choosing their favorites, and preparing a sample menu. We will also talk about our own family traditions as well as those of other cultures,” she continues, “It’s important for the kids to know that while not all countries have a Thanksgiving Day, many do have fall festivals or some sort of day where gratitude is paid and celebrated. We encourage parents and visitors to stop in for a tour and celebrate with us.” When asked about the typical craft related items children enjoy this time of year, Jennifer had to laugh. “Of course we will be making pilgrim hats, it’s tradition! We will also be making placemats and Indian vests as well as other fun creations.” I’m glad to see some things never change. As for my family, we will be catching just about any Charlie Brown special that airs, per our tradition, while tracing around our hands to make turkeys. Gobble Gobble!

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Prepare Them For Success Sherri Marceau Principal, Alan Shepard Elementary School

For most of my career, I have been involved in Early Childhood Education. I was first a Kindergarten teacher for eight years. “Back then,” there was no requirement for an “early childhood endorsement” and I was offered a one year maternity leave as a Kindergarten teacher. I really wasn’t sure about working with students that young, but it absolutely shaped my career. I went on to be an Early Childhood Coordinator and eventually a principal – I have always focused on and loved the “little ones.” As Iowa’s Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program continues to grow and expand, it’s important to get the word out about how school districts are meeting the needs of their youngest students. Essentially every school district in Iowa has a “free” preschool program for students who are four by September 15th of the existing school year. Students are provided with a minimum of ten hours per week of direct instruction. Classes are taught by a licensed teacher, student:adult ratios are always “capped” at ten and class sizes can never exceed 20 students.

Parents often wonder how to get their child signed up and what kinds of things can they be doing to get their child ready to go to Preschool, and eventually to Kindergarten. How do I sign up my child? It’s a good idea to check your district’s website but if Internet access is not an option, a simple phone call to the district office can get you started! If all fails, call Jennifer Jansen at AEA9 at 563-344-6393. What kinds of things can parents do? 1. Read to your child 2. Read to your child 3. Read to you child I continually hear my teachers tell parents, “Teach them how to listen to a story, teach them how to get along with other children, teach them how to follow simple directions. We can do the rest.” In the North Scott School District, we have seen a dramatic increase in the percentage of students who have attended preschool prior to coming to Kindergarten. We have also seen a definite change in the “climate” of our Kindergarten classrooms in August, as students know “how to go to school.” We’ve had to step up our game in Kindergarten – it’s been a great thing for all kids!

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Promoting Metacognition in Young Children

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Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D. are professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University.

Sounds pretty impressive, doesn’t it? Just what is the meaning of the term metacognition that we want to encourage our children to develop? Generally speaking, metacognition refers to what we call higher order thinking skills. These skills cover a wide range and depth of abilities including analyzing, problem solving, predicting, synthesizing, evaluating, creating, and reflecting on outcomes, ideas, projects, and events. This list can seem a little overwhelming when we think about applying it to young children, an age range from birth to 9. Let’s apply some of the metacognitive skills ourselves when thinking about working with young children on their metacognition. • First analyze what may be developmentally appropriate expectations for your child based on his/her age and individual level of abilities. Try using questions that fit the situation and level of understanding to help him/ her practice analyzing. (“How did you know where each piece went into the puzzle you just put together?”; “Why did you choose to color the house red?”) • Provide opportunities for problem solving to fill a need that you have and to encourage your child to be a part of solving their situation. (“I know you don’t like to pick up your room, but we can’t find some of your toys. My desk is such a mess that I can’t find the paper I need to send with you to daycare tomorrow for the trip to the zoo. How shall we solve our problems?) • Try to predict what activities will be challenging for your child without causing total frustration and then help him/her to use prediction skills to solve them. (“If we add another building block to the tower, what might happen?”) Reading a story and asking your child to predict what will happen on the next page can be used with many ages, varying the story level to fit the child. (“How do you think Ironman will get out of the trap?”) • Synthesize what you know about the successes and failures your child has experienced in the past to come up with activities built for a positive outcome. (“You said you were cold at recess today and it’s going to be cold again tomorrow. Let’s figure out which clothes you will wear tomorrow so you will be warm.”)

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• Learn how to evaluate your child and his/her current abilities and help them to learn how to self-evaluate their own abilities to build a sense of self-confidence and self-awareness. (“You don’t know how to tie your shoes. You could keep practicing until you learn to do it. How important is this to you?”) If they evaluate that this is important for them, it can serve as a motivation to continue to learn this skill. • Coming up with activities that will allow your child to express his/her creativity is a way for you to practice that skill as well. Craft projects and decorating activities are always good ideas, but don’t forget reading, science experiments, outdoor exploring, building, sports, or ideas for hobbies including starting a collection. The list is endless. • Finally, reflection is a lifelong skill to develop. As healthy human beings, we all need to practice some level of introspection when we think about how events and situations in our lives are unfolding and where things seem to be headed in the future. Thinking out loud to your child can show him/her how adults practice this skill. Make sure you provide specific examples instead of being too general. (“I had a good meeting at my work today because the joke I told made everyone laugh. It made me feel good that my co-workers think I’m funny.”; “I felt sad today because my friend had a car accident on the way to work. I am going to remember to drive very safely on the roads.”) Reinforce this skill in your child by prompting him/her with leading questions to think out loud about events in their lives at home, daycare, or school. Some of these metacognition skills present themselves in natural ways in everyday life situations. As parents, it can be helpful to make sure we take advantage of them. Sometimes it’s a matter of slowing down and giving your child the opportunity to show you what metacognitive skills he/ she is already capable of doing. Give him/ her time to tell you their thinking process when doing an activity or experiencing something new or a little different. Try to have them extend themselves by analyzing, problem solving, predicting, synthesizing, evaluating, creating, and reflecting. You’ll both be glad you did!

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Happy Friendsgiving

Dianna Saelens Instructional Specialist, Davenport Schools’ Children’s Villages

Not to be confused with Thanksgiving, a day traditionally spent with relatives acknowledging the things we have to be thankful for in our lives, “Friendsgiving” is a day to celebrate and thank our friends for the positive influence they have on our lives over the past year. Friendsgiving is typically celebrated on the Wednesday before or the Friday following Thanksgiving. Celebrating Friendsgiving at School Many schools are starting to host Friendsgiving celebrations as a means of thanking parents for their backing, volunteers for their hours of service, local businesses for their donations, and local government officials for their activism. All of these efforts result in schools having more opportunities for children to learn. The appearances of Friendsgiving celebrations often take a variety of forms. In some cases the celebrations are special dinners held at the school. Sometimes they are day long open houses at the

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school so the friends of the school can see firsthand how their efforts are having an impact. Other times Friendsgiving is simply celebrated by classes taking time to generate cards or letters to send to those who have lent the school a helping hand. This year my school would like to use this opportunity to publicly thank two individuals who volunteered many hours of their time to create some special learning environments for the children in our care. John Vander Wal, a former student and area Eagle Scout, created 2 special gardens in addition to doing some aesthetic upgrades to Children’s Village Hoover. Dawn Covey, a para educator for Davenport Schools, created a special animal habitat garden that is enjoyed by both the students of Children’s Village West and the children who visit the Putnam museum. Thanks to the evenings and weekends donated by each of these individuals, the children now have some extra outdoor learning opportunities that are enjoyed on a daily basis. How to be a friend of your local school? You can bring a lot to a school in the form of your energy, time, ideas, or donations. Here are some ways to get started in using your skills and resources to help your local school: • Join your school’s PTO and attend school board meetings. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback on school programs. • Share your time and talents. Teachers often need parent volunteers to help with small group activities, and reading with children. • Extra hands are always welcomed at weekend construction projects and grounds maintenance activities at the schools. • Do you have access to a needed resource at the school? For instance does your office have any promotional pens students could use or any scratch paper? For more ideas on become a friend of your local school, please contact the school principal.

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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There is No “I” in Teamwork

Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org Being able to work well with others is an important quality employers look for in their employees. It’s called teamwork. What is teamwork? It is a joined effort by members of a group to reach the same goal. Have you ever participated on a winning team? Think about your experience. What made your team successful? Wellperforming teams have individuals who share his or her skills to make the team the best it can be. The more that team members work together to achieve the same goal, the better they will perform. Have you heard the expression - there is no “I” in teamwork? The expression confirms the importance of teamwork being a group effort; not an individual effort. There are times when working on a team can be difficult. Sometimes team members may disagree on something. It is important in those situations to negotiate and resolve the conflict. Negotiate means to work together to solve a problem. Conflict resolution means the process of resolving a disagreement. Can you think of a time when you had to negotiate because of a disagreement? How did you resolve the conflict? Entrepreneurs are innovators who create new goods and services that people will buy. They recognize opportunities and organize resources to take advantage of them. An important part of being an entrepreneur is the ability to provide innovative solutions. Innovative solutions are creative ideas for solving problems that are put to use. Let’s test your entrepreneurial skills! Below are business problems. Read the statement and provide your innovative solution to the problem. Problem One: You work for a restaurant that has a reputation for serving the best hamburgers in town. Much of your business is a result of that reputation. Unfortunately, due to some recent bad weather, your restaurant did not receive the shipment of hamburger 14

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buns that you had ordered. What is your innovative solution for dealing with the shortage of hamburger buns? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________ Problem Two: You and your best friend have decided to start a dog-walking business in your neighborhood. For the past two weeks, you have talked with the owners of almost every house in the neighborhood. Twelve dog owners have hired you to walk their dogs for an hour on Saturday afternoon between 12:00 and 6:00 pm. When you go to your friend’s house on Saturday morning, you find out that your friend is sick and will not be able to help you walk the dogs. What is your innovative solution to this problem? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________ How did you do? Did you create innovative solutions to resolve the conflict? Teams that use the skills to negotiate and resolve conflict are usually effective in coming up with innovative solutions to business problems. Teamwork is very important in the world work. The more you practice your teamwork skills the better prepared you will be to succeed in your future career. Good luck! Article content is a part of JA BizTown® curriculum.

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Wow! We got snow in October! How did you like that? We are getting ready to welcome another icy visitor. This one won’t be as close to home, but will still be in the inner Solar System. I’m talking about Comet ISON, which will likely be visible in the night sky by the end of November. You may be wondering why it’s called the Comet ISON. Well, it just so happens, I have the answer for you! The comet was found by two Russian astronomers of the International Scientific Optical Network or ISON in September 2012. Like all comets, its nucleus (or center) is a sooty lump of rock and ice. In April of this year Hubble Space Telescope images suggested that the nucleus is no larger than four miles across. Believe it or not that is considered fairly small. As it got closer to the Sun, solar heat brought the comet to life, warming the frigid surface of the comet’s center. It eventually became a violent land of erupting geysers. In August, the comet performed a turn around the sun and has now emerged. It’s still in one piece and is beginning to show an increasingly lengthening tail. Already, some backyard astronomers are getting a glimpse of ISON. The comet continues to gradually brighten up and is behaving almost exactly as most astronomers expect a dynamically new comet to behave. Its ice will vaporize in the intense solar heat. ISON is expected to be seen to the east and become a brilliant, naked-eye object. That means you won’t need a telescope to see it! It may be 10 times brighter than Venus. Some predict it could put the full moon to shame. If so, that would occur for a brief time when the comet would only be visible in the daytime sky very close to the sun. By then, ISON might

look like a brilliant, fuzzy star in a blue sky. During the rest of December, only binoculars and advance telescopes will be able to track ISON’s departure. If we are very lucky, by the end of the month we could be celebrating a truly memorable comet. Let’s hope!

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The Puck Stops Here

Kim Fein R.I.A. Federal Credit Union

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce it is teaming up with the Quad City Mallards to sponsor the Mallards Kid’s Club for the 2013-2014 season. This will be a first for both the Mallards and R.I.A. Federal Credit Union. The new Kid’s Club is open to Mallards fans ages 12 and under and provides a host of exclusive benefits. Kid’s Club members receive vouchers good for four free Mallards tickets, discounted Mallards tickets for family and friends, the chance to watch a game from Mo’s Madhouse, a Kid’s Club t-shirt, a Mallards hat, an exclusive meet and greet event with Mallards players, a birthday card from Mallard mascot Mo and more. More information on the Kid’s Club can be found at www.myqcmallards.com. The R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Mallards Kid’s Club is presented by KARS, where Kids Are Rewarded For Saving. Young fans who open a savings account

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and mention the Mallards Kid’s Club at R.I.A. Federal Credit Union can join the Kid’s Club free of charge. In addition, for each Mallards home game, one fan age 12 or under will be chosen at random to be the Mallards’ “Lil Saver”. The Lil Saver will be introduced at the start of the game with the Mallards starting goaltender and R.I.A. Federal Credit Union will open a savings account for the Lil Saver and then contribute one dollar to that account for each save made by the Mallards’ goaltender in that game! Sign up for this at any one of our convenient Quad City locations.

HEALTHY HABITS FOR MOTHER AND BABY

Dental Education Program Reaches QC Area Schools Karen Wadsworth R.D.H. Alex Brandtner Children’s Dentistry

Dr. Alex Brandtner Children’s Dentistry specializes in takingBrooke care of your children’s age 1 thru college; Falline R.D.H.,teeth ABCfrom Family Dentistry we are also here for patients of all ages with special needs. Thishygiene, month’s article is geared Dental with the goal of preventing dental disease towards the dos and don’ts is an integral part of our practice. of Our office reaches out to elementary schools our local breast feeding, bottlewithin feeding and community with an education the for months the properprogram overall during nutrition you of October to March every year. Adaline Reedy, our dental and your little one(s). If you are aeducation coordinator, and I visit Kindergarten thru 6th grade classrooms with one new mother, caregiver or educator, goal in mind, to educate children on the importance of dental Ihygiene hope toandprovide you By with some children about the nutrition. educating important information to promote proper care of teeth and healthy eating habits we hope to prevent tooth anda other dental problems for them in healthy habitsdecay to last lifetime. the future. The program across entire Quad Breastfeeding andreaches formula in the a bottle are Cities the and surrounding areas in Iowa and Illinois. The program normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. is currently funded by Dr. Brandtner, but in years past we However, there is a right way and a wrong way to have received donations from businesses and corporations. create healthy feeding we habits day one. Firstthe After each presentation pass from out goodie bags for and foremost, it is important to separate the actions children filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste and pamphlets on sleeping hygiene. We make The a packet full ofofgreat of andalso eating. purpose thiseducational is to be information theconfuse teacher of each grade to eating. share withIttheir sure you dofornot sleeping with is classroom. normal for an infant to fall asleep while suckling or Since the program’s inception in 2007, the program being bottle fed, but you do not want to breastfeed in has reached over 100 schools, clubs and organizations. We

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visit before and after school programs, as well as, preschool facilities. Our program has educated over 20,000 students and continues to increase every year. Adaline and I give an average of 150 presentations between October and March each year, educating students on the importance of brushing, how tooth decay can be prevented, and the bed or putinthe child to sleep a bottle in the If process which a cavity is with formed and how to crib. prevent you sleepprogram with the child is breastfeeding, it. The gives ourwhile officehe/she the opportunity to reach outchild and help thefalling normalasleep office occurs setting the willchildren begin tooutside think of that with the possibility of meeting new patients and promoting only when being fed. The same holds true for placing good oralin health. the child a crib with a bottle in hand. In essence, If you would like us to come visit your school this practice is teaching your child a poor habit of or have inquiries on what schools we will visit this year, eating while they are lying down. We recommend please feel free to contact our office. We look forward that you breastfeed or bottle feedorinorganization. a different area to visiting your school, your club Our education setting up program a first other thancoordinator where theischild sleeps, wipedates theironmouth come firstteeth servepresent basis. These fill up quickly, so please and any withdates a warm washcloth once call as soon as possible to schedule a presentation us! they’ve finished feeding and then place them with in their If you have any dental questions or crib. concerns please feel free to call our Prevention is the key to a healthy mouth. We hope office as well, (563)355-0437.

that by promoting healthy eating habits from the start Scan the qr or check that it will alsocode prevent early out childhood decay. Stay our video on the home page of tuned for June’s article where I will be exploring in www.qcfamilyfocus.com for more detail the of tooth decay! advice ontopic picking the right treats for Halloween.

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Just For Kids Kid's Calendar

Disney On Ice - Passport to Adventure Nov. 14-17. Come join Mickey, Minnie and the gang. iWireless Center, Moline. Show times and ticket information available at ticketmaster.com Free Kids Craft Day - November 16th John Deere Pavilion 10:00am-4:00pm Theme: Turkeys Quad City Arts Festival of Trees: Nov 23rd Holiday Parade Experience the largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest! Live marching bands, balloons towering over 3 stories tall, floats and more. Come and enjoy the holiday festivities during this annual parade. Aferwards, visit the RiveCenter in downtown Davenport along the parade route and enjoy Quad City Arts Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees features beautifully decorated Christmas trees, live entertainment, silent auctions, and a fun-filled North Pole kids area. Starts at 11:00 AM 563-322-1706 Lighting on the Commons - November 23rd John Deere Commons 3:30pm-6:30pm

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Just For Kids Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats What you’ll need

24 chocolate-striped shortbread cookies 12-ounce package of chocolate chips 24 marshmallows tube of yellow decorators’ frosting

How to make it

* Set the chocolate-striped cookies stripes down on a wax-paper-covered tray, spacing them well apart. * Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. * One at a time, stick a wooden toothpick into a marshmallow, dip the marshmallow into the melted chocolate, and promptly center it atop a cookie. * Using a second toothpick to lightly hold down the marshmallow, carefully pull out the first toothpick. * Chill the hats until the chocolate sets, then pipe a yellow decorators’ frosting buckle on the front of each hat.

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Recycle this holiday! Five tips to green the season

Brandy Welvaert Waste Commission of Scott County ‘Tis the season for giving thanks—and the time for giving gifts is soon to follow. This year as you make plans to gather, give and celebrate, keep handy these simple tips for making the holiday season just a little more earth-friendly. 1. Recycle your e-waste. New smartphone, TV, tablet or laptop going home with you on Black Friday? Great! Make sure to responsibly recycle the old one at the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 E. 59th St., Davenport. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and there’s no charge for residents of Scott and Rock Island counties. Details: www.wastecom.com or (563) 823-0119. 2. Do right with lights. That gnarled mess of holiday lights finally gave out? Don’t toss it into the trash! Recycle your strands at the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, and the component materials will find their way into new products. (See drop-off details above.) 3. That’s a wrap! Pretty packages bring on the holiday spirit, but some gift wraps can be a real environmental downer. Before you buy the glittery stuff, check into which types of paper your recycling provider accepts—then use those rules as purchasing guidelines when you hit the gift-wrap aisle. (Hint for Davenport and Bettendorf residents: Find guidelines at www.wastecom.com or call 563-386-9575.)

Better yet, scour Pinterest for reusable gift bag ideas— or send the kids on a treasure hunt for presents, no wrap required! 4. Green your tree. If a fresh-cut tree is on your list, think ahead. Rather than dispose of it when the holidays are over, can you tuck it into a corner of the backyard as a safe resting spot for birds when icy winds blow? No matter which type of tree you select, decorate it with natural and repurposed finds. Pine cones, dried slices of fruit, and popcorn on a string lend old-fashioned charm to your home and will feed wildlife after the holiday has passed. 5. Consume less, give more. Gifts of your time and talent may be the best way to put the “reduce” into “reduce, reuse, recycle” this season. Rather than shop for trinkets that soon may be forgotten, instead give family and friends “free passes” for child care, house cleaning, or yard work. Children love to give these kinds of gifts and enjoy being creative as they draw and decorate “coupons” that can be tucked under the tree. Waste Commission of Scott County provides environmentally

sound and economically feasible solid waste management. For more information about recycling and proper disposal of materials from your home, visit www.wastecom.com or call (563) 381-1300.

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See what happens to the recyclables you leave at the curb! Scott Area Recycling Center Tour Friday, November 15 @ 1p.m. Register @ www.wastecom.com

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Teaching other life lessons Michael Carton Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

My match with Christopher has taught me the power a personal relationship can have on a child. I’ll never forget the look on Christopher’s face when I handed him one of the gifts I got him for his birthday that first year we were matched. It was a book I loved and wanted to share with him. The expression on his face told me he wanted nothing to do with it or any other book. I kept giving him new books every time there was a special occasion, and he kept giving me that look. I’d ask him how his grades were, and he would either answer with an “I don’t know,” or “mostly Cs.” He didn’t really care about school, and he definitely didn’t want anything to do with the books I was giving him. Somewhere along the way, things started to change. He started to read some of the books I had bought him – and liked them! Next thing I knew, he was reading series books and asking to go to the bookstore to buy the latest in the series. He actually paid attention to his grades and started caring how he did in school. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s a completely different student now. Instead of going out west to spend the summer with his dad, he chose to stay in town last year so he could take a summer school class that would enable him to take a higher level math class his senior year. Christopher and I have done a lot of out-of-the-ordinary activities, from donating blood to visiting Abraham Lincoln historic sites in Springfield, Ill. We attended a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Festival at Northern Illinois University, went caving at Maquoketa Caves, launched rockets at a baseball field, wrapped trees for Living Lands and Waters, and went to a couple rock shows (the geologic kind). I even taught him how to change diapers. Over the years, Christopher has opened my eyes and

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inspired me in many different ways. In doing so, he has made me a better teacher. To this day, I work very hard to build positive relationships with the children in my classroom. Christopher’s point of view A lot of times I have felt that I was different, didn’t fit in, and even a nerd or geek. I felt alone. What was so cool is that through Big Brothers Big Sisters I was matched with someone who was a lot like me. Mike liked a lot of the same things I did, and a lot of our activities centered on our common interests. What a lot of people don’t understand is that a lot of the kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters come from homes that don’t have a lot of money. Many may even be termed poor families. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Michael opened the world up for me. I was able to see things I never imagined existed, and that experience opened my eyes to the possibilities. NOTE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

conducts on-going surveys with Bigs, Littles, parents and with teachers. The study we conduct with teachers is done each spring at the end of the school year. In June of 2013, over 300 teachers who have “Littles” enrolled in their classrooms completed the survey. 95% of those teachers felt that mentoring is an important part of the school’s culture. The survey also showed that 65% of the children involved in the BBBS program showed improvement in their grades. 61% showed an improvement in their self-confidence. 52% improved in their self-motivation and 47% improved in their decision-making ability. Mentoring is getting great results for the children who are involved in the program. To volunteer as an adult mentor with BBBS call 563-3238006 or go to www.bbbs-mv.org and fill out the volunteer form.

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WILBOR: Includes both eBooks and eAudiobooks. While mostly fiction, non-fiction titles are also included. The content can be downloaded to your computer and/or transferred to a portable device. A quick download of the Overdrive media software will get you started. You may check-out up to three WILBOR items at a time. One Click Digital: Download eAudiobooks which are compatible with many listening devices, including iPods. Titles are always available, so there’s never a need to reserve and wait for something to “read.” TumbleBooks: Kids will enjoy this online collection of animated, talking picture books which teaches kids the joys of reading in a format they'll love. Zinio: Sign up for your own personal Zinio account to read current full-text magazine issues that are page-by-page replicas of the paper version. The Library has subscribed to approximately 200 titles that can be freely read. When you discover titles you like, keep coming back to check out the next issue. IndieFlix: Sign up for your own personal IndieFlix account to stream independent films, shorts, and documentaries. Over 4,000 films are available for viewing, ranging from few -minute-long animation clips to full-length feature films. Categories include: Action & Adventure, Animation, Classics, Family, Horror, Science Fiction, Sports, and more. FreegalTM Music Service: Access millions of songs from over 10,000 labels including the US Sony Music catalog. You may download up to 3 songs per week that are yours to keep. Music that is free and legal!

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Mapping out career pathways

Kirk Marske Career Cruising Quad Cities, Director Folwell Education Center for Free Enterprise In the Quad City area, students can map out their career pathway with help from employers and educators collaborating through Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC). This kind of partnership is essential to providing valuable career development experiences – students can identify careers of interest and explore them with guidance from professionals working in those careers, often in real-world settings. CCQC resources support schools’ special programming, like the unique project currently underway at East Moline’s Glenview Middle School. During the 2013-14 school year, 7th and 8th grade students will learn about GIS (geographical information system) and GPS careers in the classroom and in the field with help from some community groups and volunteers. GIS technology is defined in Career Cruising as “a computer software system that lets the user capture, store, analyze, and display information related to location…GIS specialists design and develop geographical information systems using databases of different kinds of data. They also analyze the data and prepare presentations of their findings.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of surveying and mapping technicians is expected

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to grow by 16 percent through 2020. This is 2 percent higher than overall growth (all careers) and 10 percent higher than drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians during that same period. CCQC is working with Glenview Middle School teacher Sheryl Hanson to present this special GIS/GPS program, along with Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) and the Rock Island County University of Illinois Extension Office. Kayleigh Karlovits, IMSA’s Rock Island Field Office Coordinator, says this course is intended for students interested in learning about new technologies and applications. “Students will be exposed to a variety of professionals that use GIS/GPS in their careers and apply those technologies in a real-world situation – redesigning East Moline’s Wiman Park,” Karlovits said. For this project, students will visit Wiman Park to geocache the location and learn more about its characteristics. Students will analyze the park’s service to the community, and then create a re-design plan. The plan will be submitted to the East Moline Park Board for their consideration. Career Cruising Quad Cities is supporting this project with guest speakers and volunteers to assist with the activities, in the classroom and at the park. If you work with GIS or GPS technology, you can register for CCQC at www. CareerCruisingQuadCities.org and help this great project. For more information, please contact me – kirk.marske@ ja.org, (309) 277-3909. Together, we can help students map their education and career plans! Career Cruising Quad Cities is a web-based career exploration program

administered by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. For more information, visit www.CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.

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Meeting the Needs of Your Teen - Part 2 Joni Mitchell B100 Personality and QC Mom

In last month’s issue, I compared teens and toddlers and how their needs, while different, are still quite similar in many ways. Most teens I know would completely disagree and might even be slightly resentful of the fact an adult could make such a comparison. According to The Center for Parenting Education, “Emotionally, the adolescent years are a roller coaster of intense ups and downs. Teens are in-between childhood and adulthood, no longer a child but not yet an adult.” They experience many opposite reactions which cause much of the anxiety and emotional turmoil so common in this age group: · They vacillate between still being dependent and then trying desperately and aggressively to be independent. · They are at times very impulsive, but can show signs of responsibility at other times. · They can be shockingly self-centered, especially at home with family, but can be touchingly caring and altruistic with friends. · They can be apathetic about things that their parents care about, but passionate about remote causes and situations. · They often have very poor judgment, but show the beginning glimmers of good judgment and critical thinking. · While they have a strong yearning to be accepted, they also have a strong pull to be unique – they don’t see that being like everyone in their peer group is a contradiction to their insistence that they are different from everyone else. · They can be extraordinarily idealistic (and world-weary parents may say naïve) about things far removed from them, while being cynical and critical about parents’ choices and values. · They can be enthusiastically and charmingly engaged in conversations and causes on the one hand and be very distant and unapproachable (often with parents and siblings) on the other hand. · They vacillate between being very black and white thinkers who are absolutely sure about certain issues, and being extremely indecisive and unable to move forward. At times they seem to think they are omnipotent, and at times they can suffer from extreme self-doubt. No doubt, with this understanding of teens, we can see why there seems to be great times of closeness and times where they pull away. I really love what Tracey Clark mother to a teen, blogger and photographer had to say about it, “They push you away. I remember the days when my toddler would try to wiggle her way out of my arms. I feel a similar struggle with my teen. The closer I try to get, the more she’ll push me away. The object is learning how close I can get without eliciting a push back response. Or when I do get the push, that I don’t take it personally. I’ve heard it said that the pushing is their job (both as toddler and as teen) which makes it a tiny bit easier to take.” Some of the best times I have had with my teens and pre-teens are the long talks we share. No matter what is bothering them or me, I always make time to talk with them. Whether it’s tea-time in the garage or a special one-on-one drive, it is important to me for

them to know I am accessible and never too busy for a chat. I have learned to take advantage of times when I can snag them for a quick “date night.” While one or two children are at an activity that leaves time for me to take the one or two who don’t have something going on, out for dinner, a walk or time in a coffee shop or café. We’ve all grown fond of our time together and actually look forward to it. This might mean we don’t watch our favorite television show or that I have to sacrifice other things that I might want to do but I’ve never regretted a minute spent with them when I thought I’d be too busy. Trainer, Speaker and Coach, Chris Hudson, who helps adults understands teens, and who runs a website on this topic (www.understandingteenagers.com.au) writes: “There is a lot of talk about the importance of peers to teenagers, and the reason is because peers are important. However one can never underestimate the importance of adult approval and acceptance to a teenager. Teenagers who receive sincere and genuine adult encouragement – not cheap platitudes- are far more likely to maintain a healthy level of self-esteem.” Teens need parents. They need our time, our attention, our guidance, our praises and our direction. Teen years can be rough, no doubt and there are some really helpful places locally and online who can provide wonderful services to help you and your family if you are struggling. I can’t suggest therapy and counseling enough, especially if there’s been a breakdown in communication. I encourage you to take that first step and get the help you and your family need, to get back to a place where everyone is working toward one another. I’ll leave you with this timeless quote from the Editor of Mothering magazine and a wise woman I look up to. “It is the nature of the child to be dependent, and it is the nature of dependence to be outgrown. Begrudging dependency because it is not independence is like begrudging winter because it is not yet spring. Dependency blossoms into independence in its own time.” ~ Peggy O’Mara

You handle the Turkey and Stuffing and leave the Dessert to us! One lucky winner will receive two pies from our friends at Village Inn on Elmore Avenue in Davenport. Go to the QC Family Focus Facebook page. Like our page. If you don’t “like” us we can’t serve dessert. We’ll choose one winner. You must “like” and “post” by November 15th! Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving from QCFF and Village Inn on Elmore Avenue! QC Family Focus - November 2013

What does it mean to be Thankful? Kristin Nading Bettendorf Christian Church

It is easy to come up with a list around Thanksgiving time of why we are thankful. My guess is that “Family” and “Friends” will be at the top of the sentimental list of almost everyone asked. But what comes right after Thanksgiving? Black Friday, shopping, bills etc. All the joy of being thankful quickly gets pushed aside and long lines and grumpy shoppers seem to take over to ruin those warm fuzzy moments from before. Kids especially have a short memory when it comes to being thankful one day and being self centered and demanding the next. What are some ways to help your kids continue to be thankful for God’s blessings throughout the fall and Holiday season? 1. Serve others: Bake treats for the neighbor, Contact the Salvation Army and be a Bell Ringer, explain to your kids what the money raised is for, include your own family while serving, have the kids do nice things for each other, like doing each other’s chores or making a snack for the family on movie night. 2. Look for the everyday reasons to show thankfulness and be an example for your children. Be kind to the cashier, let someone go ahead of you in line at the

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grocery store. Point out how hard their teachers work to prepare for school. Say “thank you” for the things you just expect, even to your spouse for doing laundry or cooking a meal. Your kids will notice. 3. Create activities that can be annual traditions. The internet is a wealth of resources for doing just this. One idea that I saw was (along with a Christmas countdown/Advent Calendar), make a paper chain and write what your are thankful for each day –with no repeats. Put that chain on your tree on Christmas Eve. You could even save that chain and pull it out the next year as a reminder of all the good that comes with the season. The Bible tells us to “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) As a parent, this time of year is both magical and hard. Learning to be more thankful for God’s blessings and teaching our children to do the same will help your heart be content in a way that no wrapped gift could ever do. Make it your goal to spend time this fall intentionally being thankful.

Simple Chili in 4 Easy Steps! A hot pot of simmering chili does not have to be complicated. This recipe is the basic recipe I grew up eating and still make to this day for my family. It only requires staple pantry ingredients you most likely already have on hand - and just four easy steps to a hot bowl! Great for football tailgating in the slow cooker, a Sunday family gathering or to take to a family with a new baby or one that has just moved. It makes a nice pot, so you can eat on it for a few meals! Step 1: In a large stockpot saute one chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Step 2: Add in 2 lbs. of ground beef, cooking with the onion and garlic. When meat is cooked, drain off fat. Step 3: To the pot add: 3 T. chili powder, 1 T. cumin, 1/2 t. red pepper flakes, 1 t. garlic powder, 2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce, 32 oz. tomato or vegetable juice and 1 15 oz. can chili beans, undrained. Step 4: Stir, simmer and serve.

Baked Pumpkin Apple Bread

Pumpkin is all the rage right now and this bread is an easy way to use up a can - along with those great apples we are seeing in the orchards. It makes two loaves, so if you can manage giving one away {itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard, this bread is good} your family, friends or neighbors would love a loaf! This bread also freezes well, up to 3 months in the freezer, so make a few batches for later in the winter. 1/2 c. oil 1 egg 1 egg white 1 c. sugar 3/4 can pumpkin 1 t. vanilla 1 apple, finely diced 1 1/2 c. flour 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease two loaf pans. In a mixer combine the first six ingredients. In a separate bowl combine the flour, spices and baking soda. Pour dry ingredients into wet and combine. Fold in the diced apples. Bake for 45 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

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The Importance Of

Family Farms Wendy Jean Saathoff Quad Cities Food Hub Cindy hands her niece a tiny seedling and says, “Go ahead, drop it right into that little divot.” Cindy’s hands and palms tell a story all on its own. Cindy Heilmann from Hawkeye Acres in Dewitt, Ia. is an organic farmer. She has devoted her life into growing, harvesting and ensuring what she brings to the table (literally), is how we all should be living. The way she sees it is, if we all don’t take action, whether big or small, the history of the “family farm” will disappear. As a child I grew up surrounded by fields populated with corn, yards with apple trees and patches of lettuce, raspberry bushes and tomatoes. I only knew of the taste and never the labor. What I have come to discover is this just isn’t a way of living; it is their life, livelihood. The innate commitment and passion of local farmers is what drives them to continue every year, every season in doing what they do best, providing you and I with real food. “Real people eat real food” a phrase I use quite often these days, especially since taking the role of the Retail Manager at the Quad Cities Food Hub. The QCFH wholesale produce from family farms. I hear their stories, support their way of living and often times, hear their hardship. There are several issues into why family farms are struggling these days. The one I will focus my attention on is the lack of a designated successor to take over the family farm. “Aging farmers and ranchers, whose average age has risen from 52 to 57 during the last 20 years, are often retiring without a younger family member willing to take over, thus too often removing multi-generation ranches and farms from production” (ibid.). Cindy knows the importance of passing her knowledge and hard work from one generation to another 30

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is crucial. “Family farms aren’t just something we pass to our next of kin because we’re supposed to; it’s much bigger than that. We are preserving land for what it’s meant for, farming.” As I think about her statement, I’m focused in on “preserving”. To preserve something is to maintain it in its original or existing state. It’s a powerful meaning when applied to farming. “Transferring the farm from one generation to the next is one of the most vital stages to ensuring the longevity of the farm business. The prime objective of many farm family businesses is the same as non-farm businesses – to maintain control and pass on a secure and sound business to the next generation” (Lobley, et al. 2002). Passing farmland from one family member to the next proves to be more than just a tradition. It carries itself a sense of pride and provides a true connection with ancestors. It also may pose some difficult transitions as well. The successor not only has the task of sharing their knowledge of the edible, but also the intangible assets. Regardless of how this translates, the importance of continuing a family farm has proven to be a necessity. Not only for the prosperity of the family, but also as a supplier for a food source that isn’t overrun by giant agribusinesses. So when we take a step back and consider the entire picture of family farming. It is the idea of preserving their existence. Whether it’s their daughter and/or son inheriting the farm, or finding someone that is equally as invested, we need to preserve the full life cycle of family farms. Family farms in my words means, real food.

A Flight We’ll Never Forget Kelli Hoag A former Davenport resident, and former Iowa politician made the trip back to Washington, D.C., for a completely different reason other than politics, and thanks in part to his daughter. “I wasn’t hardly old enough to shave. I was just 17. I wanted to go at 16, but my parents wouldn’t let me.” Roger Jepson was among other World War II and Korean War veterans on the latest Honor Flight to leave the Quad City International Airport. They spent Halloween Day touring their war monuments. Jepson served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1946-47 at Fort Bragg, and then served in the United States Army Reserve from19481960. His service later turned to politics. In 1962, he was elected as a Scott County supervisor. He became a state Senator in 1966, then Iowa’s 39th Lieutenant Governor in 1969. From there, he headed to Washington, serving one term as U.S. Senator, from 1979 to 1985. The now 84-year-old made the emotional journey back to Washington, D.C. with his son, Craig Jepson of Long Grove, who went as his guardian. Before the elder Jepson left, he had this hope. “I want him to look into their (veterans’) eyes, see firsthand the patriots and the brotherhoods,” Jepson said. This trip was all in the family. His daughter, Hy-Vee Quad City marketing coordinator Debbie Geisler, helped organize it. This was the 5th Quad City flight Hy-Vee, Inc. sponsored. Geisler herself has been on past flights as a guardian. “I knew my dad was a veteran and with my experience, it was unbelievably personal and heartfelt,” said Geisler. “It was extremely

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emotional. I thought it would be a good experience for my dad.” Jepson is now retired and living in Venice, FL with his wife of 56 years, Dee. They are the parents of 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. He’s extremely grateful for his family, and his daughter Debbie for signing him up for the Honor Flight. “My family is knowledgeable and fully aware how great a country this is. It warms my heart to see her help this organization,” he said. The Honor Flight organization began in 2008. Nationwide, Honor Flight has 127 hubs in 41 states, and at the end of last year has sent 98,500 veterans to Washington, D.C. World War II and Korean Veterans interested in applying for an Honor Flight, as well as interested donors and volunteers, are encouraged to download an application by clicking on the “Applications” button at honorflightqc.com. Hy-Vee, Inc. plans to continue sending local veterans to see their monuments. “Hy-Vee feels privileged to be part of Honor Flight,” said Geisler. “We think it is a wonderful experience for veterans and way overdue. We feel passionate about this and hope to continue to sponsor Honor Flights as long as we can.” “Anything to be done to call attention to our military members, anything to help keep a positive attitude and patriotism should be done,” Jepson said. QC Family Focus - November 2013

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Fighting the Flu Julie Sisk WQAD

It is that time of year when many roll up their sleeves and decide to get a flu shot. While people have very strong opinions on both sides of the issue... I take the advice of my doctor and my children’s pediatrician and each year get the flu vaccine. That being said the next debate is shot or mist? Last year my oldest was old enough to have the mist so I assumed she would prefer that over the shot (she, like most, is not a fan of shots). After it was administered she was not happy with me to say the least. As we left she told me next year she was getting the shot like her brother. I just comforted her... thinking to myself... we will see when the time comes. Flash forward to this year... now my son is also old enough for the mist. During a well checkup I was told the flu mist was available but the shot would not be in the office for another couple of weeks. So I gave them both the choice. My son quickly decided on the mist. My daughter stuck to her decision from last year. He received it and quickly moved on. No major drama. We asked his sister again if she wanted it but she adamantly said she would wait for the shot. So - the day of her flu shot arrived. A handful of times she said she didn’t want to go. When we arrived at the doctors office I asked one last time.... shot or mist? She chose the shot with just a little whining. I held my 5 five year old tight, she felt the prick, said “ow” and that was that. Done and done. As for next year, we will see what they choose when that day comes. But for now no more assumptions. There are more than just 2 choices. Here is some information from the Centers For Dieses Control and Prevention. There are several flu vaccine options for the 20132014 flu season. Traditional flu vaccines made to protect against three different flu viruses (called “trivalent” vaccines) are available. In addition, this season, flu vaccines made to protect against four different flu viruses (called “quadrivalent” vaccines) also are available. The trivalent flu vaccine protects against two influenza A viruses and an influenza B virus. The following trivalent flu vaccines are available:

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Take your foot off the gas pedal.

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Imagine if every time you got in your car, you only pressed on the gas pedal. You will probably still get to your destination but at some point the car has to stop. Will that be because you hit something or because you ran out of gas? This is exactly how most of us live our daily lives, out of balance. Our health and wellness is directly related to the balance of our nervous system. The ‘gas pedal’ analogy is for our two divisions of the nervous system, sympathetic (gas) and parasympathetic (brake). When our foot gets stuck on the gas pedal, we enter a state of sympathetic overdrive. This lifestyle places an incredible amount of stress on your body and can be detrimental to your overall health and wellness. The craziest part is that most of the stress is due to

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Partial knee replacements are 100% outpatient. That means you’re home and resting within an average of 6 hours after the procedure! You’re young and active and used to going full out, but the pain in your knee is slowing you down. You don’t have to choose between the pain of doing nothing and the pain of a total knee replacement. When it comes to knee replacement, thousands of active people are taking a “less is more” approach. A partial knee replacement is far less invasive than a total replacement. It’s less painful, with a smaller incision. Less bone and soft tissue are removed. The knee feels much more natural – after all, up to two-thirds of your own knee is still there. The recovery is much faster, too, in an outpatient setting.

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Cartilage restoration: An Alternative to Joint Replacement Tuvi Mendel, M.D. Orthopaedic Specialists Articular cartilage damage due to acute or chronic trauma to the knee or ankle has a limited ability to regenerate leading to symptoms of pain, restricted mobility, and locking. Cartilage injuries occur frequently with studies suggesting that 20-60% of knee arthroscopies reveal some sort of cartilage defect, with almost 10% of all arthroscopies in patients less than 50 years old, revealing a welldefined defect with an area of at least 1cm2. Cartilage injuries can cause significant disability in relatively young patients resulting in debilitating pain which limits employment, sports participation and activities of daily living. Previous treatments used to stimulate repair of cartilage were not successful in restoring hyaline cartilage to the joint. Longstanding severe damage to articular cartilage can subsequently lead to debilitating osteoarthritis with continued deterioration of the cartilage in the knee or ankle eventually necessitating the need for joint replacement. In order to avoid the continued deterioration and potential need for joint replacement, cartilage restoration in the knee and ankle have been done utilizing autologous chondrocyte implementation or ACI. This procedure utilizes the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own cartilage cells to regenerate hyaline cartilage at the defect site, which allows the joint to absorb shock and withstand compression forces and prevents pain and further degeneration. The first step in the process is to evaluate the knee to identify the area with a full-thickness cartilage defect. This will allow the determination to be made as to whether or not the defect is appropriate for potential cartilage transplant. This is done by performing an outpatient, minimally invasive knee arthroscopy, most commonly referred to as a knee scope. During the arthroscopy, cartilage cells are harvested and are then sent to a lab where it takes approximately six weeks for them to multiply to the needed level. Step two is the implantation phase. Once the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cartilage cells have been grown, the cartilage defect is debrided and a pouch is applied over the defect and cartilage cells are injected into the pouch to stimulate and develop hyaline

cartilage growth. The cartilage cells are injected into Occasionally, this procedure is combined w the pouch to stimulate and develop hyaline cartilage osteotomies, re-alignments the bones of growth. The ultimate goal of thisofoutpatient procedure, is tooff restore articular cartilage surface, pressure the affected compartment. relieve patient symptoms and improve function and prevent or slow progression of focal chondral There aremay clear related to injuries which lead contraindications to end-stage arthritis. Once the implantation been completed, the patient will companieshasconsider autologous chondrocy begin physical therapy. defectthisin procedure the knee isforcombined patients wh cartilage Occasionally, withinclude other joint proceduresand suchsize as of th age,preservation BMI, deformity, osteotomies, re-alignments of the bones of the ankle, kneecap, and for the knee itself to help take pressure Toaffected schedule an appointment to see if you a off the compartment. about There are clear contraindications related to pe other procedures that Dr. Mendel patient selection. Currently, most major insurance or visit www.osquadcities.com. Like us on companies consider autologous chondrocyte implantation medically necessary for repairing PC. cartilage defect in the knee for patients who meet the appropriate requirements, some of which include age, BMI, deformity, and size of the defect. To schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for this procedure or to learn more about other procedures that Dr. Mendel performs or Orthopaedic Specialists, call 563.344.9292 or visit www.osquadcities.com. Like us on Facebook at facbook.com/Orthopaedic-Specialists-PC. QC Family Focus - November 2013

Surgical Techniques: Minimally Invasive X-LIF® Procedure A Better Way to End Back Pain Back pain can transform otherwise fit and active adults into limping, pain-ridden invalids. “People who suffer from chronic, degenerative spinal conditions often spend years in pain, hoping that medications and other Tiny incisions. No trauma conservative treatments will correct their problems,” to bones or ligaments. A detour says Dr. Dolphin. “If they’re suffering from degenerative around sensitive back muscles. conditions, they often find that the pain grows worse over And, you are home to recover. time, and putting off surgery can’t be the option.” About 10 million adults Home to recover in six weeks. Not six months. suffer from chronic back pain each “XLIF offers significant hope for many patients,” year, making it the number one says Dr. Dolphin. “Most patients are walking the day cause of healthcare expenditures after surgery, and most fully recover in only six weeks.” in the U.S.TIn fact, back pain has timesAfrom traditional surgeries Surgical echniques: Minimally Invasive X-‐LIF® Recovery Procedure Better Way tfusion o End back Back a direct cost of more than $50 are often six months. Pain billion annually for diagnosis, Back pain often requires otherwise healthy treatment, andDolphin, rehabilitation. sacrifice activities they love. And even when By: Michael DO Fellowship Trained Speople pine Stourgeon Most patients’ spine disorders are related to degenerative medications can manage pain, they often have side conditions that can result in instability and intrusion into effects that affect a patient’s quality of life. the spinal cord andNsurrounding Thisocauses back A detour Helping patientssregain theirback quality of life can Tiny incisions. o trauma nerves. to bones r ligaments. around ensitive pain and/or radiating pain in the arms or legs. be a challenge with traditional back surgery. The XLIF muscles. nd, you are hInterbody ome to Fusion, recover. The A eXtreme Lateral or XLIF® procedure, however, accesses the spine laterally, through procedure, is a new surgical option that is performed to the patient’s side. 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Most minimal blood loss, producing faster recovery times and sensitive back muscles and ligaments. patients’ spine disorders are In related to dofegenerative conditions that can result in two onereduced hospital stays for patients. fact, many my The XLIF procedure merely requires patients are up and walking the same day of surgery and inch incisions, unlike the typical, much longer incision instability and intrusion into the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. This causes back are returning to work within weeks. necessary with traditional open back surgery. The pain and/or radiating pain XLIF in the arms ocan r legs. The minimally disruptive procedure be procedure also reduces operative time, reduces blood performed for a number of clinical conditions, such as loss and scarring, and reduces postoperative pain. All degenerative disc disease, adult degenerative scoliosis, of these offer patients a rapid return to normal activity, procedure, is a nsix ew surgical option that The eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, or XLIF® rather and spondylolisthesis. than requiring months of painful recovery. performed For manyto back pain sufferers, good news. Whether you suffer back pain, or is provide relief tthere’s o patients who h ave lived with back or from leg pchronic ain through Michael Dolphin, D.O., Orthopaedic Specialists, and have recently sustained a back injury, it’s important to failed treatments, such as steroid injections, herapy, or pphysician ain medication. This a fellowship-trained back surgeon, has been trained inphysical seek out tan orthopaedic who specializes in back this new, minimally invasive operation and is the most and neck disorders. 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Older Adults: Watch Out for Scam Artists Phyllis Zalenski

Anyone can be a victim of financial fraud, but older adults are particularly at risk. Among the reasons: Scam artists and thieves know that many senior citizens have accumulated money and other assets throughout the years. Those who commit elder fraud range from loved ones — family members, friends or caregivers — to complete strangers. Here are practical tips to protect yourself or someone else: Research a new financial advisor before investing money or paying for services. Though the vast majority of brokers, financial planners and other professionals are honest and reputable, some commit fraud. Before committing to working with a financial advisor, confirm that he or she is properly registered or licensed and has a clean record. Be careful who you give the legal authority to access or manage your money. One way older adults prepare for the possible future need to have someone else make financial decisions and transact business for them is by having a legal document called a power of attorney (POA). An attorney can help you decide the right type of POA for your needs. If you decide to use a POA, contact your financial institutions to confirm they will accept the document you plan to use. They may have their own form and require that customers use that. Protect your personal information. Never provide Social Security numbers, bank account information, PINs, passwords and other sensitive information in response to an unsolicited call, fax, letter, e-mail or text message, no matter how genuine the situation may appear. Sign up for direct deposit. Direct deposit into your bank account is the fastest and safest way to receive money or other payments, such as your pension or an income tax refund. Noting a recent scam that has resulted in thefts of benefit payments, the FDIC recommends that you check to make sure the full deposit you are entitled to arrives in your account when you expect it. An unexpected

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letter from the Social Security Administration or another agency indicating your direct deposit information has been changed is a sign of fraud, and you should independently look up that organization’s contact information and notify it immediately. Closely monitor credit card bills and bank statements. Look at your statements as soon as they arrive and report unauthorized purchases, withdrawals or anything suspicious, regardless of how small or large the dollar amount. Immediately report a fraud or theft to someone you trust as well as the proper authorities. Many older people make the mistake of not telling loved ones or not contacting the police or other law enforcement agencies when they’ve been victimized. Perhaps some are embarrassed to admit that they were “misled” and lost money. Others have fears of losing their independence. As difficult as this may be, reporting the incident is the only opportunity you have to recover some or all of your loss, suggests a FDIC Community Affairs Specialist. By telling your story you also could prevent the perpetrators from taking advantage of others.

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Senior Star at Elmore Place, one of the state’s leading organizations in providing stellar Alzheimer’s patient care, is now offering the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT)® for the community. The VDT® is registered through its creator Second Wind Dreams,® a not-for-profit organization that developed the product and created a train the trainer program. Through this tool, the Senior Star at Elmore Place team is able to educate caregivers, medical professionals, businesses, caseworkers and family members on the critical needs of those who are living with Alzheimer’s. The result being patients affected with Alzheimer’s will be in a better position to receive empathy and proper care, ultimately making life more comfortable as the disease progresses. As more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year, Senior Star at Elmore Place is offering this unique VDT® experience as a powerful education format. The program uses tools and activities of daily living, in the most realistic home-like scenario possible, to depict what it is like for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Participants are asked to perform tasks in an altered state whereby the VDT® artificially impairs the senses affecting the ability to interpret the environment. Participants reacting to the impaired sensory input lead to behaviors such as wandering, talking to oneself and not following instructions, behaviors often seen in dementia. VDT® is able to illustrate

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No one wants to think about the worst case scenario, yet as parents, it frequently is the first thing that goes through our minds, as we worry about our children. But have you considered what might happen to your children, if the worst case scenario happens to you? And did you know you could make a decision now that would be a blessing in that worst case? As a parent, you know there are many things you cannot control in your family’s life; however, you can plan for all possibilities through a well thought out estate plan. Your last Will and Testament, for example, allows you to do much more than just gift assets. In your Will you can nominate a guardian for your minor children should both parents be unable to care for the children at some point in time. Ultimately a court will have to decide who to appoint as guardian of your children should the need arise at some point in the future. If that does occur, the only opportunity you have to influence that decision is a nomination in your Will. Because of the importance of the decision you make regarding a guardian, you should take the time to give the NOV mg 2013 family focus 7.375x4.75_Layout 1 9/26/13 9:14 AM Page 1 matter a great deal of thought before reaching a decision.

Some things to consider: · Relationship – does your choice of guardian already have an existing relationship with your children that would help with the transition? · Geography – if your guardian lives close, or is willing to relocate, that will help your children adjust during an already stressful time. · Capacity – does your guardian have the maturity and stability to raise your children? · Finances – you guardian should already by financially stable and you should provide as much funds as possible in your estate plan to help cover the cost of raising your children. · Philosophies – does your guardian share your parenting philosophies and religion views? · Desire – never assume someone is willing to accept the nomination. Always sit down and discuss the matter with them before you nominate them in your will. Even a family member or close friend might not really be willing to accept the job and while it may not be what you want to hear now, it’s better to know now that for the court to find out later. Once you have decided on a guardian, be sure to sit down with your estate planning attorney and incorporate your selection into your estate plan. Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP, are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. To receive a copy of our newsletter, “Your Estate Matters,” or for a free consultation, call 1-800644-5345, email info@nashbeanford.com or visit our website at www.nashbeanford.com, where you may also link to our blog and Facebook page. The firm devotes its practice primarily in the areas of estate, business and tax planning and related areas of the law along with elder law, trust administration and probate. This column is designed for informational purposes only, and is not intended, nor should be construed or relied up on as legal advice. Please consult your attorney if specific legal advice is desired.

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A Hundred Years, A Million Changes – Part III

Sandwiched: Part I

David W. Deuth, CFSP Owner / Funeral Director W. Deuth, President DavidWeerts Funeral Home of Weerts Funeral Home You’re caring for someone – an In the past two issues, we’ve glanced David W. Deuth, President of Weerts at a handful ofperhaps societal changes during the elderly parent, – and along the Funeral Home You’re caring forthat someone – an 100 years and noted changes way,past you’re getting quite anthese education. elderly parent, perhaps –things and along the influenced certain such and as Withhave a great deal of hard work way, you’re(which, gettingprior quitetoanestablished education. visitations sacrifice your been able to With on a homes, great part, deal ofoften hard work and funeral wereyou’ve held in the keepfamily them in their own home. Or perhaps sacrificehome) on your part, you’ve beenburials able to and large family they’re inassured YOUR One way keepliving them in their own home. perhaps plots (which thathome. familyOr members they’re YOUR home. One way could beliving buried one another). Today or another, it’s allinnear worked out OK. Until orJust another, it’s worked out OK. Until technology hasall changed, views of death now.as in case you’re wondering ... now. Just in case you’re wondering ... have also changed significantly from that you’re not alone. you’re not or alone. of just two three generations ago. to to a number 2009 survey, According a 2009AARP AARP survey, According A surprising of people still are not aware that you “…more provide family can havethan a “funeral” . .million and stillAmericans have “cremation”. Thisfamily became “…more than4242.million Americans provide caregiving for own an an adult who needs with daily activities”. clear to my family awho few yearshelp ago when my Uncle Darrell, caregiving for adult needs help with daily activities”. very unexpectedly. Shortly afteradditional learning this news, my The same survey indicates that“…an “…an additional 61.6 million Thedied same survey indicates that 61.6 million parents and I had a phone conversation with my Aunt Rachel. We people provide at least some care during the year.” people provide at least some care during the year.” wereAll stunned, of course, in ourhas disbelief I asked her the at the same time,sosoand intense the care-giving role All atall the same intense has the care-giving role same question I’vetime, asked thousands families overbethelosing years: for your parent(s) become that youofmay actually for “Did your parent(s) that you losing everbecome say anything aboutmay whatactually he wanted for his sight Darrell of another primary responsibility: your ownbefamily. sightfuneral?” of kids another responsibility: owntoddlers family. Your may primary still call your nest “home”,your whether “The he ever said was thatwhether he wanted to be Your orkids mayonly stillthing call your nest toddlers high-schoolers or anything in “home”, between. They need your cremated…” was the reply. “I really don’t know what else to do.” time, your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your or high-schoolers or anything in between. They need your resources. Noguidance, one in myyour mom’s immediate family had ever been time, your attention, your affection...and your cremated. mom haseither. helpedWhether us at theyou funeral home for You’reAlthough not alone here, know it or resources. many shecaring was somewhat unprepared this response. not, ifyears, you’re for a parent (or otherfor relative) AND You’re not here, supporting) either. Whether you know it or We made sure that Rachel understood that the decisions were caring for (oralone financially your children, you’re not,completely if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND hers to make, and yet reassured her that it would among a rapidly growing number of Americans who find be very meaningful for family andtheir friends tochildren, have a viewing caring for (or financially supporting) your you’re themselves sandwiched between responsibilities and opportunity as wegrowing our goodbyes. the generations tosaid whom they’re responsible. No surprise, among a rapidly number of Americans who find then, Rachel wasn’t completely aware the to have and the thatsandwiched you are now identified as of one ofoption the “Sandwich themselves between their responsibilities the generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, then, that you are now identified as one of the “Sandwich

Sandwiched: Part I

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A private family graveside was held have later when the Asmenu: the Sandwich numbers continue to grow, ashes were buried in aGeneration local cemetery. • Club Sandwich: those in their 50s been or ground” 60s sandwiched a couple varieties “sandwiches” have added to Sonew this scenarioof has become a “middle of sorts for many families who have sort through notion the menu: between aging parents, adultto children andthisgrandchildren, honoring one’s wish “just be50s cremated” .sandwiched . . children, and also aging • of Club Sandwich: those their or 60s or those in their 30stoinand 40s, with young honoring the life that they have lived and the lives that they between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, parents and grandparents. have touched. or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging • Open Faced: anyone involved elder care. parents Asand to the notion thatelse cremation is in simpler, that isn’t grandparents. of first being “sandwiched” can range the implications case. 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In the case of acontinue widowedtospouse economy continues to tighten and things cost more and more, many seniors arethefinding that – despite who does re-marry, example, Right Control more and not more, many for seniors are then finding that To – despite everything that felt like proper retirement planning 20 years [in Iowa –that Illinois statute is slightly different] falls20next to everything felt like proper retirement planning years ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. surviving, competent adult children – and if there are eight of ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. them, we’ll be looking for issue eight signatures before cremation Now that the is identified and even Now that the issue is identified and even has its has its takes place. 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Fortake thisareason, among others, Nextlike month, we’ll closer look atcountless one particular about having nomeaningful plan at all.family we strongly encourage discussions about scenario that month, we’re beginning to see more frequently among Next we’ll a closer look at one particular your who preferences well take as written indications those those are beingassandwiched. It might be an eyeofopener scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently preferences on file with your funeral home. This will go a among for some. Remember Well. long way in affirming your intentions to your family. So what those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. happens withRemember the ashes? Well. We’ll address that topic next time. forDavid some. W. Deuth, CFSP, is a funeral director and the owner Until then….Remember Well. of Statistics Weerts Funeral Davenport. Hethecan at Source: Wikipedia.com. David W. 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