Quad City Family Focus September 2013 by Sarah Throne

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Your Mickle’s Worth by Mike Mickle September? Really. I could swear I just woke up from a nap and when I dozed off it was June! I’ve spoken with other parents who feel the same way. Our summer was a blur. Now, we are back in the school “daze”. One child leaves at 7am, the next at 7:30 and the last one leaves for school at 8. One arrives home at 3:15, another at 6 and the last one at 6:30. Meanwhile, the first child to arrive home is already gone by the time the other two arrive. He has practice for one sport or another almost every evening at 5:30. By the time he is back home, the other two are exhausted, they’ve eaten, showered and are usually in their rooms doing homework. It’s no wonder life is passing so quickly. We are in a vortex of school, practice, eat, sleep and repeat. Basketball, swimming, volleyball, baseball, soccer and band were apparently not enough. BOTH boys decided to play football this year as well. This brings a whole new dynamic to our family craziness. Still, I’m proud of them for trying something new and looking forward to the games. I’m amazed by the friendships we’ve made through our children. People we might never have otherwise known have become our lifeline. That whole “it takes a village to raise a child” thing? We are living it. We have a friend who has all of her children’s activities charted for the month. Each child is “color coded” so it’s easy to see who is going where on any given evening. Really? There are people who are that organized? A typical conversation with my children usually goes something like this? Me: Hop in, buckle up and tell me where you are going. Child: I have (insert team or activity name) practice in 10 minutes. Me: Where is the practice? Child: 15 minutes away. Me: Tell your coach it was your mom’s fault you are late. I’m not proud to admit it. Just being honest. Kyle has learned to text me before he even leaves the building because chances are I’m NOT on my way. Kate is a tad more understanding and will give us ten minutes after practice has ended before realizing, there’s a great chance we got distracted..........SQUIRREL...sorry....what was I saying? Oh yeah.. we got distracted and forgot that she wasn’t with us. Matt has notified his coaches that on any given day, he may need a ride home. Thankfully, 4

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we have a great group of friends (including the coaches) who help us get our children to and from their practices. It’s like a reality show that’s really... well... reality. Who can get their children to all of their commitments on time AND remember to pick them up? The Mickles will NEVER win that contest. Soon, Kyle will have his license and that will help... I think. In a few months, Kate will get her permit. I’m pretty sure that will NOT help (Sorry Kate J) and unfortunately for Matt he’s going to have to grin and bear it for a few more years. Lucky for us, they are pretty awesome kids and love us in spite of our forgetfulness, lack of time management and our struggles with attention to detail. One of these days they will have children of their own and we’ll be able to sit back and smile as they become “us”. I look forward to the role of grandparent. Speaking of grandparents, you will find some fun grandparent facts scattered throughout the magazine this month, plus a tribute to Karen’s grandma. We know we have a lot of active grandparents who read QCFF because we hear from you often. I hope you realize the impact you are having on those young lives. You are creating memories your grandchildren will carry with them forever. Thanks for joining us in our efforts to promote happy, healthy families. Have a great September everyone! Best regards, Mike

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school Daze - Getting Back into the School Day Routine Diane Baker Youth Development Educator Serving Metro & Military youth University of Illinois Extension

Summer has come and gone – it seems to pass more quickly every year. Gone are the lazy days of summer as the busy school-year routine is now upon us. Some good planning and great choices can make your school year go smoothly. First, get a great start to the day. Remember, that a great day will start with a good night’s sleep. That is an important tip for kids as well as parents – make a good night of sleep a top priority when scheduling your school-year activities. Plan your day before the day starts. This tip is especially important if you and/or your children are not “morning people.” Before going to bed at night, make a plan for the next day. Choose the clothes you will wear, what you will eat for breakfast, and plan for lunches. To have a really productive day, set your goals for the next day – what do you plan to accomplish and what are the action steps to reach those goals. This is an important skill to develop in your kids as well in encouraging them to plan and organize. Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Your body requires good nutrition to be healthy and energetic and breakfast is your first meal for many hours. Plan a breakfast that meets your family’s lifestyle (for most families that requires “quick and easy”) – but ensure that you’re choosing healthy foods. Stock your refrigerator and pantry with foods you’re likely to eat – whole grain cereal and breads, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit (fresh or dried), hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter, etc. Plan for healthy snacks and lunches. An hour on the weekend can mean quick, easy and healthy eating throughout the week. Use plastic bags or re-usable containers to create your own snack-packs of fresh-cut vegetables (stored in a clear container in the refrigerator for easy access), whole grain crackers, popcorn, nuts, whole-grain cereal mixes, etc. Keep fresh fruit, low-fat cheese and lean meats on hand and enjoy when your schedule is packed. Plan your after-school, evening and weekend

time carefully. If you are a family with school-age children, you’ll soon be invited to a myriad of sports teams, music lessons, clubs and groups, faith-based opportunities, birthday parties, and more. Before saying “yes” to every opportunity, consider what is best for your family: • Study time is important – ensure that you have an adequate amount of time every evening for homework, reading, and special school projects • Plan for physical activity – every child should strive for 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Team sports are one way to get physical exercise, but kids can also engage in physical activity by: bike riding or walking together as a family, swimming, participating in individual sports, playing basketball, etc. Healthy bodies need physical exercise everyday. • Eat together as a family. As schedules get busier and busier, family meal-time is a challenge. However, the research proves the positive impact of eating together as a family, so make this a priority for your family. • Consider “positive youth development” when selecting out-of-school time activities for your kids. This means choosing activities where your child feels a sense of belonging, works with a caring adult, has a chance to develop their independence, is learning and mastering new skills and has an opportunity to give back to their community. • Remember, you start your day with a good night of sleep – so plan accordingly when selecting evening and weekend activities. Enjoy the school-year ahead by choosing wisely and making the most of the year-ahead.

Salute to Grandparents About 3 out of 4 grandparents think being one “is the single most important and satisfying thing in their life.” And 9 in 10 “enjoy talking about their grandkids to just about everyone.”

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Enjoy the Monotony!

Jenny May Shannon QC Child Development Center

It’s that time of year again- back to school! For my house, that means waking the sleeping beauties at least 4 times each, arguing over homework, and attempting to reinforce bedtimes. While not the most pleasant few weeks as we settle back into our schedule, it does come with some benefits. Over the summer, my husband couldn’t wait for school to start. I, on the other hand, enjoyed the relaxed schedule that allowed staying up to chase fireflies and sleeping in. My husband prefers the structure with everyone at the door by 7:30am. Now that school has started, I’m reconsidering my position. Why are kids who eagerly awake by 6:00am on the weekends struggle to rise by 7:00am during the week? I cannot be the only mom with this question. Every night, my four year old asks, “do we have school tomorrow?” My answer must set her internal clock. I can hear her processing “…if I sleep in, maybe I won’t have to go to school…maybe mommy won’t go to work and we can stay home and make crafts…” Maybe it’s time I rethink my answers. Whether it is school, Pre-K, or daycare, all teachers tout the importance of a routine. Here are five reasons, as suggested by the Northwest Regional Education Service District, why adhering to a schedule is so important for children:

1. Improves Cooperation- When a child is prepared for what is ahead of them, they are more likely to comply with requests. Even preschoolers are able to visually prepare their day. This is why many teachers post a visual schedule. 2. Eliminates Anxiety- Along with visual preparation, knowing what happens next puts a child at ease and makes them feel safe in the classroom. There is no fear of the unknown in this situation. 3. Develops Self-Discipline/Responsibility- Doing the same thing over and over helps a child notice their success daily. Be sure to reward it to let them know the importance of great habits. 4. Builds Confidence- Noticing these daily successes gives a child encouragement to accomplish tasks, even without asking. Yes, this takes time and patience from everyone. 5. Creates Happiness- Even if a parent or teacher sets the routine, the confidence that comes from reviewing a daily visual routine makes a child feel in control of his or her day. I know I’m happier when my kids are happy! So while we have all heard the importance of a routine, maybe we just need to think of it a bit differently. Adding some fun doesn’t hurt either. I think I have a craft project to do now—a visual chart with our morning and evening routines. It HAS to be better than the begging and pleading method I use now!

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Pleasant Valley Begins Transition to Kindergarten (T2K) Program at Bridgeview Elementary

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Tony Hiatt/ Bridgeview Elementary School The Pleasant Valley Community School District is offering a new program this school year to help younger kids prepare for school. The Transition to Kindergarten (T2K) Program is located at Bridgeview Elementary School. This program is established to meet young learnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs in a new way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to prepare students and parents for a successful kindergarten through high school graduation experience. T2K is an academically based, full day program designed for students who are age eligible for kindergarten, but also would benefit from further developing their physical, emotional, social and/or pre-academic skills further prior to a full kindergarten experience. The purpose of T2K is to cultivate the skills needed for kindergarten through small group and individual instruction. Students will receive instruction in reading, writing, social studies, math and science through a customized curriculum that joins preschool skills with developing kindergarten goal areas. Additionally, students will learn through experiences with music, physical activity, art, and library time being integrated into their school day. The goal is to keep class size at no more than 15 students. Another key component of the T2K Program is parental involvement and communication through a variety of means, including regular home visits. The purpose of the home visits is to celebrate student learning among all stakeholders and continually provide feedback and goal setting opportunities for growth throughout the school year. Karin Mullen has strong experience and background in early childhood and special education and serves as the T2K teacher. She is supported by David Kuster. David is the educational aide assisting students throughout their learning experience.

Students enrolled in the T2K Program must be residents of Pleasant Valley and have a birthday between June 1st and September 15th of the current year. Potential students are screened utilizing a 5 year old developmental assessment. Data obtained from the assessment, social skills observation and parent questionnaire determines student eligibility for the T2K Program. We are excited to offer this educational opportunity to students and their families, as we realize strong early childhood learning experiences at home and school leads to better prepared and productive students and citizens in our community.

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DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY Library Card Jump – Saturday, September 21 at 10:00am at Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue). This free event for all ages will feature numerous fun activities, including balloon jump houses, outdoor games, board games, a Wii free-for-all, and the library’s mascot Libby the Library Dog with many of her friends. If you get hungry, Hy-Vee will be selling food fresh off the grill. Free! More information at www.davenportlibrary.com.

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Mario Blowout – Saturday, September 14 at 6:00pm at Baby - 10:00 a.m. Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue). Come celebrate the world of Mario and friends with Mondays at Fairmount costumes, food, and games—all Mario-style! You can pin-theTuesdays at Eastern mustache-on-Mario, navigate the Bowser’s Castle obstacle Toddler - 10:00 a.m. Preschool - 10:00 a.m. course, play shuffleboard with Koopa shells, and battle others in Mario Party. Registration is required. Free! More information at Wednesdays at Fairmount Fridays at Fairmount www.davenportlibrary.com. Thursdays at Eastern Fridays at Eastern Kid Creations –Every Tuesday (September 3 – December 17) at 3:30pm at Davenport Public Library Fairmount Branch (3000 N Fairmount Street). Grade-schoolers can come and express themselves and explore the world of arts and crafts. Free! More information at www.davenportlibrary.com. No program on December 24 & 31 - CLOSED.

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Scientwists – Every Monday (September 9 – December 16) at 3:30pm at Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Avenue). Explore the fascinating and funky world of science at Scientwists. Hands-on experiments and demonstrations teach science in a fun and engaging way. Registration is required. Free! Visit www.davenportlibrary.com for more information. No program on November 11 - CLOSED. Sew What? – Every Saturday (September 7 – November 23) at 2:30pm at Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue). Youth ages 8-13 can learn all kinds of needlecraft from sewing and stitching to embroidery and more. Parents are welcome to join in on the fun. Registration is required. Free! Visit www.davenportlibrary.com for more information. No program on September 14 for the Mario Blowout and September 21 for the Library Card Jump.

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Read away your fines during National Library Card Signup Month (September) Kids and young adults ages 0 to 21 can visit any Davenport Public Library, and for every 15 minutes they either read or are read to at the library, $1 in past overdue fines will be waived from their card! This also means that if they happen to have some overdue books at home, they can bring them in and read away their overdue fines that very day. Visit one of our service desks or call (563) 326-7832 for more information!

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Teaching Children The Value Of Money Kim Fein RIA Federal Credit Union, Marketing Department Consider the way most kids see the world around them. When they’re hungry, food appears on the table. When they’re bored, they push a button and they’re watching their favorite show, or they turn on the computer. For kids, it seems everything is in their immediate grasp. It’s not surprising they may not appreciate what it takes to get that iPod or why a new bike doesn’t fit in the family budget this month. They need to learn that they can’t just whine for a toy and automatically get it. Axle has a few suggestions to teach kids about money: Set up toys in a “toy store”. Take turns playing the customer and the clerk exchanging various amounts of money. When your child is the clerk, hand over too much money so he or she has to count the money back to you. Play Monopoly Jr. Get your kids involved in the money concept early with Monopoly Jr. This version of an old tradition allows them to set up ticket booths to different rides throughout the amusement

park. They earn money through ticket sales. Even a younger child will walk away with an understanding of earning and spending money. Act out role-playing money games. Set up scenarios where the kids have a goal (ie. Buy the things they need for living, saving $300, etc.) and let them be the parents while you pretend to be them. They’ll have to think about the lessons they’ve been taught and how they will achieve their goal. Include children on shopping trips. Teach them what things cost and smart shopping techniques. Have them help compare product qualities and prices. Pay for your items with cash. Let your kids hold the money and see the money leaving their hands. The times and ways to teach kids about money are endless. Keep your eyes open for opportunities that will help keep the learning fun!

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Back to school: how to respond to bullying

Rochelle Shultz, LMSW Service Coordinator at LSI

As you send your kids back to school, it’s good to think about how you’ll respond if your child faces any bullying issues this year. All bullying is harassment— make sure your child understands that bullying is never okay in any situation. Responding to bullying You can help your child practice safe and appropriate responses to bullies. Do not tell your child to fight back. Instead, help him or her develop a plan for avoiding the bully when possible or using a buddy system to avoid being alone. If confronted by a bully, tell your child to stand tall, be confident and walk away. Bullies want a reaction to their teasing—act as if you don’t notice and don’t care. Keeping open lines of communication is critical. Children need to trust they can always go to a parent, teacher, school counselor, coach or other caring adult for help. Do not promise your child that you won’t tell anyone. If you need to involve school personnel or another authority, let your child know that you will do your best not to make it worse and show confidence that a solution can be found. Team up with school personnel, professionals and other authorities as needed to create a plan to keep your child safe.

Bullying can be harmful to a child’s self-esteem. You can help your child’s confidence by involving him or her in a new hobby to explore his or her gifts (which also boosts social skills). Getting involved in activities at or outside of school can also help your child build positive friendships, which can be a powerful antidote to bullying. There’s strength in numbers! Bullying online Bullying can happen through text messages, email or on social media such as Facebook and YouTube. One way to help your child practice safe and appropriate use of technology is to set up a contract for technology use—for example, in exchange for the privilege of having a cell phone or computer, you could require your teen to give you his or her password and let them know you have the right to check up on their activity. Let them know they are required to tell you if they receive inappropriate or harassing messages online, so you can address the situation together. Limit screen time or phone usage to prevent situations from escalating online. When your child is the bully If your child is demonstrating bullying behavior, reinforce kindness and respect for others. Catch your child doing something good! Apply clear and firm consequences, such as loss of privileges or having your child replace an item he or she has damaged. Form a partnership with your child’s teachers to change behavior. If you need professional help, seek counseling or a program such as LSI’s behavioral health intervention services (BHIS) to help your child address the reasons why he or she is bullying others and to build skills for positive changes. For more information about LSI’s Davenport services, call 563.322.7419.

Help is here. When your family is in crisis, it’s hard to know where to turn. Lsi and our team of professional human services staff are here for you. Whether you’re looking for crisis services for your child, therapy and counseling, parenting resources for your infant or toddler, or help in managing a child’s behaviors, we can help. At Lsi, we listen, we understand, and most importantly, we care. Talk to us today about how we can help your family succeed.

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Do What’s Right City of Davenport Police Department

The Davenport Police Department has launched a new mobile application available to Apple and Android Smart phone; and, iPad users. This application, entitled “Do What’s Right”, provides citizens the opportunity to anonymously submit a tip to the Davenport Police Department in an effort to prevent a crime or violent act before it occurs. This program is not a replacement for “911” and citizens are encouraged to call “911” when they want an immediate police response. Research analysis for the Safe School Initiative concluded that prior to most targeted school violence incidences; other people knew about the attacker’s idea and/or plan to attack. This free app provides a means to report information anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously with a cellular phone. Submitting a tip extends beyond the school environment into other work place and neighborhood settings; and, social surroundings. A tip can be submitted regarding a crime that has already been committed; potentially leading police to a suspect prior to another crime occurring. There are many features included with this app that will help the Davenport Police Department communicate and receive information; with the goal to continue to reduce violent crime in Davenport, keeping our citizens and guests safe. Download our App today at “CityConnect Davenport, IA”.

Major Don Schaeffer of the Davenport Police Department states the goals of the “Do What’s Right” program are to provide an anonymous means for citizens to report information that may prevent an act of violence. Another goal is to assess threats before it becomes an action and determine an appropriate response with a focus on early intervention. The “Do What’s Right” program attempts to provide an anonymous means for citizens to report information that may lead to the identity of a suspect prior to additional crimes being committed. Part of the “Do What’s Right” program is to partner with local businesses, daycares and schools to provide them with another means of communication to the police department in an effort to help prevent acts of violence. “The Do What’s Right app is a great communication tool. We support this effort to engage everyone in helping keep our community safe. We’re doing everything possible to communicate the value of this app to our staff and students.” – Dr. Arthur Tate Superintendent Davenport Community School District. There are several ways a citizen can submit an anonymous tip to the Davenport Police Department through this program. Tips can be submitted by downloading our mobile app “CityConnect Davenport, IA” or by texting “DAVTIPS” plus your tip to “CRIMES”. Schaeffer added, “Citizens are encouraged to utilize the “Do What’s Right” mobile app to anonymously report what they see or know, in a timely manner.” He stated, “This program is based on the inherent need to save and protect one’s self, family and friends.”

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With school back in fullswing, you will be faced with many decisions to make. Will you go to school? What will you wear? Will you take the time to complete extra credit activities? Will you challenge yourself with a personal goal? Will you choose hot or cold lunch? Some decisions may be easy; while others can be hard. To help make the best decisions for you – let’s take a look in the mirror and get to know yourself better. As you go through life, it is important for you to gain self-knowledge. This is the special qualities each person has; including skills, interests, and values. Selfknowledge helps in making good decisions. Activity: The Self-Knowledge Triangle Take a blank piece of notebook paper and draw a large triangle in the center. The triangle represents selfknowledge. At the lower left of the triangle, write skills. A skill is a person’s talents and abilities. For example, drawing, playing basketball, solving math problems, or The more you insure with Allstate, the less you pay. riding a horse. Everyone has talents and skills. Many In fact, safe drivers who insure their home and car skills are learned in school and used later in life. That can save up to 33%. Add coverage for your motorcycle, is one reason education is so important – it’s a chance to boat insure or ATV and even more. firstpay. to see more you withsave Allstate, the Call lessme you learn new skills that can be used for a lifetime. The At the how much you can save. lower right corner of the triangle, write interests. An safe drivers who insure their home and car In fact, interest is a person’s favorite activities or hobbies. For can save up tomore 33%.you Add coverage for your The insure with Allstate, themotorcycle, lessRd you pay. Christy Cox 5159 Utica Ridge example, playing sports, reading a book, or being with The more you insure with Allstate, the less youcar pay. In fact, safe drivers who insure home and (563) 359-4079 Theboat more insure with Allstate, the less youtheir pay. Davenport, IA 52807 oryou ATV and save even more. Call me first to see friends and family. Sometimes your interests are the Incan fact, safe drivers who insure their home and car 5159 Utica Rd.for save upinsure to 33%. Add coverage motorcycle, In fact, safe drivers who their home and caryour same as your skills; that means you enjoy doing what PhRidge 563.359.4079 how much you can save. Davenport save upcoverage toand 33%. Add coverage for your motorcycle, boat or ATV save even more. Call me first to see you are good at. At the top of the triangle, write canvalues. save up tocan 33%. Add for your motorcycle, ChristyCox@allstate.com boat or ATV and save even more. Call me first A value is what a person believes in. Forboat example, how much you can save. or ATV and save even more. Call me first to seeRd Ste 200to see Christy Cox 1140 E Kimberly concern for others, honesty, reliability, and fairness. how you can save. how much you canmuch save. IA 52807 (563) 359-4079 ChristyDavenport, Cox Next to the skills label on your self-knowledge 5159 Ridge Rd. 563.391.1226 Ph Christy Cox (563) 359-4079 triangle, write your three top skills. What are you good Christy CoxUtica 5159 Utica Ridge Rd. Davenport at? Next to the interest label, write three things that (563) 359-4079 (563) 359-4079 Davenport interest you the most. What do you like to do? Then, ChristyCox@allstate.com 5159 Utica Ridge Rd. 5159 Utica Ridge Rd. ChristyCox@allstate.com write three things that interest you the least. Next to Davenport Davenport Discount subject to terms, conditions and availability. Actual savings will vary. Property insurance is subject to Now offering the value label, write your top three values. What’s availability. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company. ChristyCox@allstate.com ChristyCox@allstate.com important to you? two locations to The self-knowledge triangle is a tool you can use to help make good decisions. By having a better better serve you! understanding of what matters the most to you will help in making the right choices for you. Below is a list of Discount subject to terms, conditions and availability. Actual savings will vary. Property insurance is subject to choices. Using your self-knowledge triangle, circle the availability. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance IL. © 2009insurance Allstate Insurance Company. Discount subject to terms, conditions and availability. ActualCompany, savings Northbrook, will vary. Property is subject to

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Dedication First Day Of School! James Zahara Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist WQAD HD News 8

School is back in session. Some of you probably wish Summer Break was a little bit longer. Others are thrilled to be seeing your friends on a daily basis. Some of you experienced that very first day. You went to kindergarten! I remember that day very well. I was 5 years old, waiting at the bus stop with my twin sister, full sunshine and a temperature around 60 degrees. Yes, I checked the thermometer before I left the house. What a geek! I remember walking into the classroom and seeing a large fort for the boys, a kitchen for the girls, toys, games and art supplies. HOW COOL! You can tell their were a few new students who were terrified. A boy sitting next to me was so scared he threw up right there in front of me! EEEEEWWWWW!!! I remember the janitor sprinkling that stuff to deaden the smell before he cleaned it up. I asked him what it was and he said, “Pixie dust.” I remember thinking “I was not aware that their was a use for pixie dust!” I also remember how much my teacher knew my fascination of weather. So she assigned me to be in charge of the weather calendar. I guess that’s where my first job began. Do you take a lunch box to school? When I was

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your age, lunch boxes were popular. Mine WAS ‘Gentle Ben’. It was cute, but not cool. I came to realize, even back in kindergarten, that it just wasn’t cool enough. I really wanted the Snoopy Dog House Lunch Box. Lucky for me, my sister actually carried her lunch in one. What made the whole world spin again is that my sister really wanted MY lunch box. She loved bears. Nice exchange I’d say. QC Family Focus wants to treat one of you to lunch. Color a picture of your favorite type of sandwich, put your name on it. Have an adult in your home put your address and a phone number where we can call. One lucky student will get a kids meal from Cappriotti’s on 53rd street in Davenport. Have your parents, grandparents, or other adult, mail your artwork to I Love Lunch! C/O QC Family Focus, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Tell them to hurry! Your letters have to be postmarked by September 17th! Do you have a weather question for James? If so, have an adult post it on the QC Family Focus Facebook page. If we choose your question, we’ll come to your school and let you ask James on camera! The question and James’ answer will appear on Good Morning Quad Cities.

Salute to Grandparents Here are a few famous people who were raised by their grandparentsMaya Angelou Carol Burnett Eric Clapton Bill Clinton Bobby Darin Willie Nelson Jack Nicholson Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey

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Just For Kids Kid's Calendar

Little Conductors Day Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 1-4pm. All aboard! Kids of all ages are invited to roll on down to the Botanical Center for an afternoon dedicated to riding the rails! Little conductors will be able to participate in train games and activities, meet interesting railroad characters, hear locomotive stories, view the Botanical Center’s garden sized railroad and enjoy dining car snacks. Each child 2-12years will receive a train whistle and bandanna to remember the day. For more information call Beth at 309-794-0991 x 30 or email vs@qcgardens.com. $10.00 for all children (2-12) - Adults: regular admissionChildren under 2 years free! Quad City Botanical Center • 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

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Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, September 21st John Deere Pavilion - 10:00am-4:00pm Theme: Apples QC Balloon Festival • Sept 27-29 Great family event! Hot Air Balloons, food/ beverage vendors, and a play area for the kids. www.quadcitiesballoonfestival.com Schedule of Events: Friday Evening, September 27 5:00 p.m - Balloon Launch* 6:30 p.m. - Balloon Glow* Saturday, September 28 7:00 a.m. - Balloon Launch* 5:00 p.m. - Balloon Launch* 6:30 p.m. - Balloon Glow* Sunday Morning, September 29 7:00 a.m. - Balloon Launch* *All activities are weather dependent.

Just For Kids Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snack Of The Month Ingredients 1 red apple 8 teaspoons creamy peanut butter 16 miniature marshmallows 1 C ut apple into quarters; remove core. Cut each quarter into 4 slices. Spread 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on one side of each slice. 2 With kitchen scissors, cut each marshmallow in half lengthwise. Place 4 marshmallow halves over peanut butter on 8 apple slices, extending slightly over peel of slice, for teeth. 3 Top each with remaining apple slice, peanut butter side down, to make smiling mouth.

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tHere’s only one Person cool enougH to cAPtIvAte A grouP oF kIDs. It belongs on everyone’s AnD He’s 209 yeArs olD. bucket lIst. Most kids are surprised to find that John Deere isn’t just a name on a green tractor, but a real historical figure. That’s just one of the things they learn at the John Deere Pavilion, where history reaches out and grabs them. There’s a giant video wall, virtual reality simulators, hands-on displays — not to mention big green machines from the past, present and future. Whether you’re a mom or a teacher, plan your trip today. Just call 309-765-1000. Or visit us online.

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Kirk Marske Career Cruising Quad Cities, Director Folwell Education Center for Free Enterprise Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC) provides effective career development resources by connecting two communities – employers and education. Students learn from employer contributions and employers actively develop their future workforce, creating mutual benefits on both sides of the equation. A unique quality of CCQC is the program’s ability to facilitate workforce development on-line and in the workplace. Educators, students, employers, and volunteers can choose to participate in virtual (on-line) and/or live (in-person) career development. Virtual information includes company profiles and the CCQC career message boards. These resources facilitate career exploration completely on-line – great options for professionals looking to help students despite a busy work schedule. For those interested in live workforce development, at schools and in the workplace, CCQC offers Work-based Learning Activities including job shadows, mock interviews, and company tours. Getting students out of the classroom and into the workplace with a company tour is a great way to help a student experience their career of interest. However, not all companies can offer tours and not all students can travel to a workplace. So, CCQC has added a new feature to offer a virtual experience through company profiles – a customizable video library. Now companies can add up to six videos to help students and educators learn more about their company, careers, and industry. A variety of themes are suitable for the CCQC system including videos of facility tours, employee profiles, student opportunities (i.e. internships), and technology and equipment demonstrations. Many companies also have videos outlining their range of products and services. All of these themes provide an insightful and engaging look at a company and its operation. Several companies have already added videos – Alcoa, Genesis Systems Group, and KJWW Engineering Consultants, for example – providing a unique look at 24

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manufacturing, robotic technology, and construction projects right here in the Quad Cities. The CCQC video feature increases student exposure to helpful workforce development videos in another way, too. Currently many companies post company videos on YouTube. However, students and teachers often cannot access these videos on their school computer due to school system filters that limit or block user access to sites like YouTube. To provide easy access to company videos, CCQC embeds them in our system, making them directly available to students without relying on an external website. CCQC currently offers more than 200 company profiles and the video library is growing each day. If you or your company has a helpful workforce video, please contact CCQC for information about adding it to the system – kirk.marske@ja.org. Career Cruising Quad Cities is a web-based career exploration program administered by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. For more informmmunation, visit www.CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.

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It seems like just yesterday the pencils were down, the school bells were ringing and summer vacation was only beginning. But, it’s back to the classroom and it can be hard to shift from the carefree days of summer, to a planned class schedule. To make the adjustment a little smoother, the myHomework app is available for the rescue. Available for free on Android and Apple devices, this leading cross-platform student planner can help students keep track of their classes and assignments and helps with organization. Class schedules can be entered, along with reminders that provide an alert when the next project, assignment or test is due.

Common Core State Standards Much More Than Words on Paper Dr. David Moyer

Superintendent of Schools Moline School District No. 40

Some may have heard of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) but are unsure what this actually means. Currently, 48 states have adopted the CCSS. Unfortunately, the CCSS have taken on a political life of their own. The CCSS originated prior to the Obama administration and were then heralded as a move to increase rigor. So, they are not an attempt to eliminate local control. Nor, as the other side of the spectrum asserts, are they an attempt to further increase the amount of standardized testing in American Public Schools. Standardized testing is here to stay in one form or another, so this argument doesn’t hold water. Rather, the tests will be radically different. The CCSS are about economic competitiveness in a rapidly changing, information-driven, global economy. They are about ensuring a viable American middle class lifestyle. They are about rigor and college and career readiness. Moline School District 40 has adopted Dr. Bill Daggett’s definition of the highest level of rigor as “applying knowledge in real world, unpredictable situations,” a far cry from the current ISAT test and traditional classroom instructional methodology. In 2014 (or so, as Illinois is not known for a timely rollout of anything) Illinois will move to a computer-based testing system, which will require students to analyze information, apply knowledge, and explain their process for arriving at an answer. The percent of students who are

considered proficient will decrease in a relative manner because the tests will be markedly more challenging. Skeptics again suggest a political motivation (think school choice). Oliver Stone would be helpful here. There are people who are salivating to misrepresent the forthcoming student achievement information associated with these new tests. Moline has taken a proactive stance to support teachers in the assessment and instructional shifts necessary to leverage its ability to ensure that all students can be productive 21st Century citizens. In June, over 100 Moline teachers participated in a weeklong workshop on the CCSS. Work in this area will continue throughout the year and beyond. We also partnered with other local entities to bring Dr. Michael Fullan, arguably the top researcher in the world on change leadership and school improvement, to Moline to facilitate a two-day workshop for 75 administrators throughout the region. As the stakes increase, Moline is mobilizing itself to meet the challenge of preparing students for jobs that don’t currently exist. It is committed to raising the bar and closing the achievement gap for all students. To watch Dr. Moyer’s interview, scan the qr code above.

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Catch ALL of the action ALL SEASON LONG on Fox Sports Radio 1230 Listen to the broadcast of each Green Bay game starting with Packers Preview Pregame, followed by the play-by-play from Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren, Packers Playback, and the Packers OT Postgame Show.

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Protecting Your Plastic from High-Tech Criminals Phyllis Zalenski Families Extension, Family Finance Specialist

As the popularity of payment cards has grown, so has the number of criminals trying to steal very valuable details, including the cardholder’s name and the card’s account number and expiration date, which are printed on the card itself as well as encoded in the magnetic stripe or a computer chip. “No matter how your card information is stored, it is in high demand by criminals who would like to retrieve that data to create a counterfeit version of your card or use the information to make purchases online or over the phone,” said Michael Benardo, manager of the FDIC’s Cyber Fraud and Financial Crimes Section. If you’re ever the victim or target of credit or debit card theft or fraud, catching it fast and reporting it to your card issuer are key to resolving the situation. While federal laws and industry practices protect consumers in these situations, there are important differences depending on the type of card. In general, under the Truth in Lending Act, your cap for liability for unauthorized charges on a credit card is $50. But under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, if your debit card or ATM card is lost or stolen or you notice an unauthorized purchase or other transfer using your checking or savings account, your maximum liability is limited to $50 only if you notify your bank within two business days. If you wait more than two business days, your debit/ATM card losses under the law could go up to $500, or perhaps much more. With either card, though, industry practices may further limit your losses, so check with your card issuer. What else can you do to keep thieves away from your cards…and your money? Never give out your payment card numbers in response to an unsolicited e-mail, text message or phone call, no matter who the source supposedly is. An “urgent” e-mail or phone call appearing to be from a well-known organization is likely a scam attempting to trick you into divulging your card information. If they get confidential details, the criminals can use the information to make counterfeit cards and run up charges on your accounts. Take precautions at the checkout counter, ATM and gas pump. “Be on the lookout for credit and debit card reading 26 September 2013 - QC Family Focus

devices that look suspicious, such as a plastic sleeve inside a card slot,” Benardo said. “Crooks are getting very good at attaching their own devices over legitimate card readers and gathering account information from the cards that consumers swipe through those readers.” Also be alert when you hand your payment card to an employee at a restaurant or retail establishment. For example, if he or she swipes your card through two devices instead of one, that second device could be recording your account information to make a fraudulent card. Report that situation to a manager and your card issuer. Closely monitor your bank statements and credit card bills. “Look at your account statements as soon as they arrive in your mailbox or electronic inbox and report a discrepancy or anything suspicious, such as an unauthorized withdrawal,” advised FDIC attorney Richard M. Schwartz. “While federal and state laws limit your losses if you’re a victim of fraud or theft, your protections may be stronger the quicker you report the problem.” These days, it’s also easy to monitor your accounts using online banking or even your mobile phone. Also, don’t assume that a small unauthorized transaction isn’t worth reporting to your bank. Some thieves are making low-dollar withdrawals or charges in hopes those will go unnoticed by the account holders. And, contact your institution if your bank statement or credit card bill doesn’t arrive when you normally expect it because that could be a sign that an identity thief has stolen your mail and/or account information to commit fraud in your name. Periodically review your credit reports for warning signs of fraudulent activity. Credit reports summarize a consumer’s history of paying debts and other bills. But if a credit report shows a credit card, loan or lease you never signed up for, this could indicate you are a victim of ID theft. You are entitled to at least one free credit report every 12 months from each of the nation’s three major credit bureaus. To maximize your protection against fraud, some experts suggest spreading out your requests throughout the year, such as by getting one free report every four months instead of all three at the same time. To request your free report, go to www.AnnualCreditReport. com or call toll-free 1-877-322-8228. For additional information on how to protect your credit or

debit card from fraud, start with consumer information about identity theft on the Federal Trade Commission Web site at www.consumer. ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft. Resources from other federal agencies can also be found at www.mymoney.gov.

Smart Home Improvements Add Value When You Sell

Kelly Hendershot Marketing Communications Officer DHCU Community Credit Union

Home improvement costs can add up quickly. But if you select smart projects, you can recoup a lot of what you spend when you sell the house. Once you’ve determined which projects you want to tackle, a home equity loan from DHCU Community Credit Union is a low-cost way to help you pay for them. We’re excited to help you refresh your home. Here are several major projects that, executed well, add value to your home: Updating your kitchen • Add a backsplash • Replace or refinish floors • Upgrade countertops, cabinets, and sinks • Add usable space with a center island • Improve lighting • Add storage space Adding or upgrading bathrooms • Add a second bathroom • Replace tile or grout, sinks, and fixtures • Add a second sink in a master bath Functional changes • Replace old windows with energy-efficient ones and replace siding. • Stay away from highly customizable projects that might bring personal enjoyment but won’t have broad appeal, such as an oversized garage or personal spa. Questions? Call 309-796-7500, email info@ dhcu.org or visit any DHCU location for the resource you can rely on.

Salute to Grandparents Grandparents are younger than you think. The average age of a U.S. grandparent is 48, and more than half are Baby Boomers.

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MOTHER’S EYES DURING PREGNANCY James Wymore, MD Pregnancy may have a variety of effects on the eyes and eyelids. Fortunately, most women experience no significant problems. Of those that do occur, some are related to physiologic changes and usually transient. Others may be associated with pre-existing diseases, or pregnancy may prompt new medical diagnoses. The following are some of the more common. Chloasma is a blotchy browning (pregnancy mask) that will sometimes affect eyelid skin. It tends to fade after delivery. The lids may also become swollen and droopy, probably from fluid retention. Spider angiomas, small dilated blood vessels, may arise on the lids as they do elsewhere. Corneal (window of the eye) sensitivity decreases during pregnancy, mostly in the third trimester. The corneal curvature may change as well, even with breast feeding, though some studies disagree on this point. Both are thought to be due to corneal swelling. These alterations may cause contact lens wearers to be more susceptible to damage from their contacts, and are also a reason to delay contact lens fitting or glasses change for at least six weeks postpartum. Eventually the changes reverse. If one experiences irritation or pain while wearing contacts, her eye doctor should be consulted. Lasik surgery, which is performed on the cornea, is not a good idea, either during or soon after pregnancy and delivery. Other temporary differences include decreased eye pressure, dry eyes, and increased light sensitivity with migraines. Eye pressure is generally raised in glaucoma, and thus is monitored to prevent worsening damage. Pressure checks during pregnancy may not be reliable, so women with glaucoma should be watched closely. It’s important to use as little medication as possible to control glaucoma in pregnant women. While this is a general rule in medicine anyway, it’s a little more crucial in pregnancy as the effects of glaucoma medications on the fetus are not fully known. Dry eyes may be treated with artificial tears obtained over the counter. It would be very unusual that dryness in pregnancy would be severe enough to require medication. Use of sunglasses is a good temporary solution for migraine sensitivity to bright lights. Because diabetes is common, the effects of diabetes on the eyes are the most frequently encountered eye changes in pregnancy. A significant percentage of women may either develop diabetic retinopathy (leaking blood vessels in the retina, or nerve, of the eye), or experience worsening if the retinopathy was already present. The risk depends upon the severity and control of the diabetes, and 28

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presence of associated diseases. Diabetic women who become pregnant or are planning to do so should, with the aid of their health professionals, try to maintain as much control of their diabetes and blood pressure as possible. The eyes need to be monitored closely. Those who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational) usually don’t have to worry about eye damage. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (high blood pressure associated with other systemic problems) may be associated with decreased vision, blind spots, and double vision. These are thought to be related to hormonal changes combined with previous vascular disease. An entity known as central serous chorioretinopathy may occur during the third trimester of pregnancy. This is an accumulation of fluid under the retina of the eye, near or in the center of vision. The person affected might see a large spot in her vision, distortion, or objects appearing smaller. It usually resolves on its own without treatment. Loss of central or side vision, or development of double vision may point to worsening of an existing neurologic disease. Tumors involving the pituitary and other parts of the brain may grow more rapidly during pregnancy, impinging on the visual system, causing these types of symptoms. Labor and delivery, with the high rise in intravenous pressure from straining, will occasionally cause bleeding or swelling in the retina. Although this can be severe, usually there are no visual symptoms, and many times resolves without significant permanent damage. Pregnancy is certainly not a time when eyes are the first things on a women’s mind. An expectant woman, however, should not ignore visual symptoms. Much can be done to preserve sight in most of these situations I’ve outlined. By the way, if you are pregnant and reading this article-- Congratulations! Dr. Wymore, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is a boardcertified general ophthalmologist. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wymore practices at our offices in Rock Island and Silvis, Illinois. For more information, please see our website: www.esaeyecare.com.

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Salute to Grandparents!

Go Ahead—Spoil Those Grandchildren!

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

place those into a small photo album (you can buy at the dollar store), add captions, and present to your grandchild as a gift. This essentially becomes a book We know that when children have several positive Comments:_________________________ you can read and use to relive the experience together adult influences in their lives, they are more likely to when you visit. Your grandchildren may turn to this thrive in all areas—physically, socially, spiritually, book to be with you in spirit when you Comments:_____ can’t actually and academically (Cochran, 1979; Bronfenbrenner, __________________________________ visit. 1990). 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Salute To Grandparents Karen Mickle

Remembering Grandma

Grandparents fill a special place in our hearts. They can create special memories no one else can. My grandma was truly one of a kind. Adeline Stevenson was born in Biggsville, Illinois 103 years ago. She grew up in a little stone house, rode in a covered wagon with heated stones to keep her feet warm as she and her parents visited family during the holidays, and fought off a serious illness as a little girl that doctors feared would claim her life. Grandma was an only child. That was a rarity in those days. She graduated from college and became a teacher, before meeting her future husband, Bruce Killey. Grandma raised three wonderful sons and sadly had to bury one. She never stopped caring, she never stopped learning and she never stopped loving. I have so many memories of my time at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Sleepovers were always a special time. Grandma would serve up her special hot chocolate with cool whip on top. She had a drawer where she hid snack size Kit Kat bars. I spent hours having tea parties with Grandma and my cousin Beth. There were intense games of “spoons”, stories, wonderful meals and most of all, lots of love. If Grandma ever got tired of having her grandchildren around, she certainly didn’t show it. Grandma read every day, she always wanted to be a little wiser than she was the day before. She instilled in us the blessings of family and encouraged us to be thankful for our heritage as a family that farmed. She hosted Killey corn day where all 3 generations would gather the corn and bring it to the house. We then formed an assembly line for the shucking, boiling and packaging our crop. It was a great time to share with family and to this day, I’ve never found corn that tastes as good as “Killey corn”. When my cousin lived in Florida I even packed some on ice and took it on the plane! That wouldn’t make it past security these days! Christmas was also a special time. The entire family gathered at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. After the food had been eaten and presents had been opened, there was always an envelope pinned to the tree. It had a note that contained clues. Those clues led the grandkids, and in later years, the great-grandkids on a scavenger hunt. The grand prize? A tub filled with Crest toothpaste. One tube for every member of the family. Grandma left this earth on June 29th. As we said our goodbyes, the memories came flooding back. Grandma had planned her own service. Her favorite songs were played by my cousins (both are accomplished pianists). Her favorite scripture was read by my brother. Her favorite poem was recited by another of my cousins. Her grandsons, those born into the family and those who married into it served as pallbearers.

After the service we met in the church dining room for a family dinner. A special table was set aside for desserts. In the center of the table was a bowl filled with kit kats. As the dinner wrapped up, the great grandchildren received a text message. It contained a special message with three clues. Waiting for them in a room where grandma had once taught Sunday School was a basket filled with tubes of Crest. Through the tears, we couldn’t help but smile. Grandma Killey would have turned 103 this month. She’s moved on to a better place, but part of her will never leave us. She will forever be in the hearts of those she touched. To all you who are active grandparents. I hope my tribute to a tiny lady who left a big impact on the lives of many, will help you realize the wonderful memories you are creating with your grandchildren. Happy Birthday Grandma. I may need to have two kit kats today. I hope you don’t mind.

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wells4wellnes Pat Herath - Founder

Water: is the heart of a daily crisis faced by a billion of the world’s most vulnerable people—a crisis that threatens life and destroys livelihoods on a devastating scale. Wells4Wellness is a non-profit 100% volunteer organization whose purpose is simple… “Provide safe, clean drinking water to communities in Niger, Africa.” How it all began. I led a medical global outreach to Cambodia in 2007. One of the team members had not seen her sister since they were separated in the PalPot regime over 30 years ago. Come to find out that her sister did not have running water for all that time. My heart broke to think of my sister not having running water that long. I had to do something! I organized a team and raised enough money for 3 wells. In 2009 I was telling my friend about this experience and she asked if I would consider helping us get wells dug in Niger, Africa. That is why a 60+ year old grandma from the Quad Cities felt compelled to start a not for profit organization wells4wellness. I started talking to friends and family and before I thought twice about the vastness of this task I had talented likeminded volunteers running this task with me. I parallel this project to a marathon. I am in it for the long distance. At this time our goal is

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35 wells. I know we are going to keep going. It has been hard work but very fun and rewarding and I have met the greatest people on the planet. I have passion and the people surrounding me have it also. In April 2012, we began helping the people of Niger, Africa install and maintain wells. A native woman that I interviewed told me she wakes up at 4:45 every morning to hunt for water holes before other people or animals find them. Most water in this country is found deep underground and it is not available unless a well is provided. Most children 5 years of age and older help women carry as much as 5 liters of water up to 5 miles several times a day. 80% of the sickness and disease comes from surface water contaminated with bacteria and parasites: every 20 seconds a child dies. Since last year’s fundraiser: 5KRun/Walk, we have installed two wells, 2 solar panels, and a water tower in a school yard. With available water, newly planted trees are now providing needed shade as temperatures reach 114. This school of over 100 children will be the first in their area to have indoor plumbing. This year we are hoping to raise money to buy our own small truck to pull our new small drilling rig to remote locations in the bush. Our teams will train the local labor force to dig and maintain the wells. This 5kRun/Walk is an event in the QCA with a Global impact.

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Contributed by: Ally Billhorn

Peanut Butter Yogurt Pie Bars How about a tasty dessert with only 6 ingredients? Did I hear a resounding YES? This pie/bar comes together in a snap, has a tangy almost cheesecake quality and keeps well in the fridge for up to a week {if it lasts that long}. Feel free to use any type of nut butter for the filling or your favorite cereal in the crust - it is very versatile! It is rich, but richly good. And maybe top with chopped up candy bars? Use your creativity on this one. 32 oz. plain Greek yogurt 3/4 c. peanut butter 1/3 c. powdered sugar 2 c. Rice or Corn chex cereal 3 T. butter 3 T. sugar For the crust: Crush cereal, add in melted butter and sugar. Combine and press into an 8x8 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool. For the filling: Combine yogurt, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Pour into the cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with chocolate chips.

For more of Ally’s recipes check out recipe section at www.qcfamilyfocus.com or www.sweetandsavoryfood.com

Back-to-School Sports Physicals $20 now through Sept. 30 Schedule your student’s back-to-school or sports physical at the Palmer Clinics in Davenport and Moline. *Check with your school district to verify that physicals performed by a chiropractor are accepted at your student’s school.

Join us for an Open House Oct. 9, from 1 to 7 p.m. at our Davenport Clinic, 1002 Perry St. In celebration of National Chiropractic Health Month. Enjoy seminars, screenings, refreshments, give-aways and children’s activities.

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Davenport Clinic (563) 884-5801 Moline Clinic (309) 764-4901

A Hundred Years…A Million Changes

Sandwiched: Part I David W. Deuth, CFSP Owner / Funeral Director Weerts Funeral Home

David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home We’veforprobably all –said You’re caring someone an something like this at one rly parent, perhaps – and alongtime the or another: I haven’t seen you’re getting “Gosh, quite an education. Joe in a hundred years!” a great deal of hard work and Whether you think a hundred fice on your part, you’ve been able to years is a long time or a them in their own home. Ormerely perhaps blip in the big picture, one thing ’re living in YOUR home. One way certain: a lot can happen in a nother,is it’s all worked out OK. Until hundred years. Just in case you’re wondering . . . A hundred years ago, World re notWar alone. I hadn’t yet begun. Alaska According to a 2009 and Hawaii wereAARP not yetsurvey, part of the United States. more America than 42wasmillion provide moving family learning Americans about the “continuous givingassembly for an adult help withbeing dailyimplemented activities”. line”,who as it needs was successfully same survey indicates that “…an additional 61.6 million by automobile manufacturing entrepreneur, Henry Ford. le provide at least some care during the year.” The telephone, while already in existence, was a luxury All at and the was samecertainly time, so intensetohas the care-giving restricted matters of necessity, role and your parent(s) become that you may actually be losing it was far from mobile. of another primary responsibility: your ownmailing family. A gallon of gasoline cost fifteen cents; a kids letter may still call your nest “home”, whether toddlers (first class) would set you back 2 pennies. A loaf igh-schoolers or anything in between. They need your of bread cost a nickel. Aviation was just in its infancy; , your space guidance, your attention, your affection...and travel was likely not even conceptualized yet.your The urces. terms “gigabyte”, “email” and “internet” could not be You’refound not alone here, either. youwas know it or in the dictionary. TheWhether term “text” relegated if you’re a form; parentit (or other relative)decades AND solelycaring to the for noun would be several ng for before (or financially supporting) it would also enjoy verb your status.children, you’re ng a rapidly growing was number Americans whotools; find Construction doneoflargely with hand mselvespower sandwiched between theirwere responsibilities and tools, if they did exist, certainly primitive generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, by today’s standards and not at all prevalent. (Think this now the next time you’re in anyofofthe the “Sandwich magnificent that about you are identified as one area churches or other structures in the Quad Cities area that are over 100 years old!) Fast forward one hundred years. Cars now cost far more than most families paid for their homes 100 years ago. Land that once was the “family farm” may now be a shopping center, an airport, a parking lot or a housing development. Many people “go to work” while still at home these days, tethered (usually wirelessly so) to some type of computer, whether desktop, laptop or tablet. Many others travel internationally on a regular basis for their job. A large – and growing – number of young adults no longer raise their own family in their hometown; they relocate wherever the job takes them. My brother and I are no different – both of us live several hours away from our hometown; Linda and her three siblings the same. Commercial air travel is mindboggling today. Online searches suggest that some 93,000 flights

originate DAILY from over 9,000 airports around

Generation”. the world, with some 8,000 and 13,000 airplanes Asairthe Generation numbers continue to g in the at Sandwich any given moment. Soon, commercial aspace couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have travel will soon be available to the generalbeen add the menu: public! A lot has changed in 100 years! • Club Sandwich: those in their 50s100oryears 60s sandwi Another big change during the past aging parents,While adult figures children grandchil isbetween that of life expectancy. willand vary or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, a due to reporting methods and data sources, the life parents and expectancy of agrandparents. male born one hundred years ago in •the Open Faced: else involved in 50 elder care. United Statesanyone was somewhere around years of age; could expect to live “sandwiched” perhaps a few can r Thea female implications of being years more. those numbers are somewhere from minorToday, to positively overwhelming – one of the around 76 years for a male a female,realm. A significant of which canandbe81inyears the for financial a big change to be certain. economy continues to tighten and things continue to Certainly this article isn’t intended to be that a more and more, many seniors are finding – de statistical resource of any Nonetheless, it isplanning fair everything that felt likekind. proper retirement 20 y to say advances in medical science as money well as today. ago – itthat is very possible to outlive your a better understanding immunizations, nutrition Now that theofissue is identified and even ha and healthier lifestyles have all certainly contributed own name, what are the workarounds? Do good solu to a decidedly today The than answers our exist for thoselonger who life are expectancy “sandwiched”? to counterparts experienced a hundred years ago. questions vary, to be sure, and a one-size-fits-all soluti At that time, was approach quite common for families certain folly. Theitbest is always to seek and o to purchase multiple burial spaces in same good, qualified professional advice forthe your particular s cemetery: 6, 8, even 12 or more graves so everyone circumstances . . . because if your planning doesn’t do in theitfamily could be thewhat sameyou “family need to do when youburied need in it do GOT it to do plot”. Families, by and large, remained in close about like having no plan at all. proximity to their extended in those Next month, we’ll takefamily a closer lookdays, at one parti often farming the same land to or see operating the scenario that we’re beginning more frequently am same family business generation after generation. those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye op Childhood illnesses and plagues claimed the lives for some. Remember Well.

of many children; epidemics claimed the lives of Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. infant, child, adolescent and adult alike. It’s easy to David why W. Deuth, CFSP, is aplot, funeral understand the family burial oftendirector adjacentand the o of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can be reach to the church at that time, held such significant 563.424.7055 or by email at Dave@WeertsFH.com. meaning. A few things haven’t changed in the past hundred years. There are still only 24 hours in a day. The sun still rises in the East, sets in the West. The sky is still blue. And 10 out of 10 people still die. Next month, we’ll talk about a few other things that have changed with funeral customs and preferences in the past hundred years. Until then, as you think about how things might be different 100 years from now, it might be worth considering that in two days, tomorrow will be yesterday….Remember Well.

Just Like A Trusted Friend . . . We’ll Be Here When You Need Us

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

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Stop by Palmer’s Davenport Clinic for the annual Community Open House October 9 Julie Johnson, D.C. Palmer College of Chiropractic The Palmer Chiropractic Clinics’ Davenport Clinic will host its annual Community Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. Held in celebration of National Spinal Health Month, this event focuses on health education and family fun, including refreshments and many prize drawings. The Community Open House is free of charge and open to the public. The theme for National Spinal Health Month 2013 is: Discover Chiropractic ... Get Vertical! The purpose of this year’s theme is to focus on the importance of joint health at all stages of life. By choosing regular physical activity, each of us can help our joints continue to function properly. Chiropractors are trained to address the structure and function of every single joint in the body. Staying active and maintaining joint function through consistent chiropractic care allows for these critical joints, responsible for all movement, to keep daily activities running smoothly. Organized by the American Chiropractic Association, this national health observance acknowledges both the expertise of doctors of chiropractic as the primary care professionals for spinal health and well-being and uses the platform as a way to focus on important aspects of spinal health. The emphasis on joint health was chosen because of their significance to all movement. With between 150 million to 200 million cases of back pain sending people to a doctor annually, joint health is an important topic. On a local level, Palmer’s Davenport Clinic will offer an afternoon on Oct. 9 filled with free activities including health seminars, screenings, interactive health education stations and clinic tours. It’s a time for the Palmer Clinics to show appreciation for all current patients and for those who haven’t been to the Clinics before to join in on the fun. There will be many healthy food options to sample, a smoothie station and drawings for numerous VISA gift cards as grand prizes. Each participant will be able to walk away with a prize by stopping by our balloon prize wall, and of course, our infamous Palmer Spine will be on hand for fun photo opportunities. 36

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A unique addition to this year’s event is the opportunity at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to participate in a complimentary tour of the B.J. and Mabel Palmer Residence on the Palmer campus. Guided tours are approximately one hour in length and cover the entire first floor of the residence. Most rooms are set up as they were when the Palmers lived there. Many artifacts are displayed throughout the tour. You can see an Aeolian Pipe Organ with more than 1,000 individual pipes, many intricate ivory chess sets and items collected from around the world. The tour is constantly changing, so if it has been some time since you’ve visited the residence you’re invited to return again for an update. Please be aware that there are steps leading into the home and that there is no ramp or wheelchair lift into the home at this time. Please join us for a tour of the clinic or Palmer residence and many other wonderful activities at 1002 Perry Street, Davenport, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Wed., October. For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Johnson at (563) 884-5628.

Salute to Grandparents There’s no doubt about it: Grandparents are dependable. In fact, you’re SO reliable, about 7% of U.S. kids are being raised by their grandmothers and grandfathers. That’s almost 5 million children enough to fill Yankee Stadium 100 times over. grandparents.com

Being Passionate About Prevention Joni Mitchell QC Mom, B100 Personality

How many of us have used the old adage, “hindsight is 20/20” over and over again in our lives? Personally speaking, a few times too many! Of course there are always circumstances that are outside of our control, but what if we aren’t paying close enough attention to realize just how much really is in our control….through the eyes of prevention? The one thing I notice in our culture is how reactionary we are. How many times have you felt tired, achy, sniffly and sneezy, pushing through each day like the little train that could? Only then, to get sick, miss days of work or school and sometimes pay. Once we are down and in bed, only then do we start doing things to “get better”! And of course, we want and even expect to get better as quickly as possible, so we can rev up to 90 mph again and jump back on the same ol’ bandwagon we just got thrown off of! The creatures of habit we are, as Albert Einstein pointed out in his famous quote, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”, is a testament to how much like hamsters we can truly become! There’s a strange security that is offered in predictability but if we aren’t careful to catch the pattern, it can become habit before we know it. If you could stop an accident from happening, wouldn’t you? Of course, you would! Who wouldn’t? That’s the idea behind true prevention and our health is no exception. So many health problems we face today are absolutely preventable if we just take the care and time to love ourselves and our families enough to do it. On September 27th and 28th, I will be emceeing an event and health fair called Passion for Prevention inside North Park Mall at the QC Prayer Center in Davenport, IA. Passion for Prevention is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Jackie Newhouse. Her mission is to “..educate the masses about how to live a happy, healthy life and prevent degenerative disease. This will be accomplished through educational seminars, workshops and online resources. Passion for Prevention will share that health, healing and prevention is a rather straightforward process when you keep it simple. That is why Passion for Prevention is all about the K.I.S.S. principle- Keeping It Simple & Smart!” Go to www.passionforprevention.org to learn more and please, join us! There is a fabulous line-up of intriguing speakers who have just as much passion for prevention as Dr. Jackie Newhouse and I do! A preventative mindset is a 180 degree change from a reactionary mindset. Revisiting the “sick in bed” reference I made earlier, what if we thought about

recognizing the signs and symptoms our body was giving us BEFORE we actually got sick? This is often the case in prevention. Think about it. We get our oil changed in the car every 3,000 miles, we get a tune-up at least once a year, we check the air in our tires and fluids everywhere else and the list goes on. Why? Because we want, need and rely on our vehicle to get us from Point A to Point B, safely and reliably. Shouldn’t we apply the same preventative mindset to our own “vehicles?” The one body we were given to live this life in deserves preventative care. If you take great care of yourself, inside and out, and learn about what is good and clean to put into your body, then the odds are pretty good and in your favor that you will be in good health and live a high quality, happy life. Isn’t that truly what we all want? Make your choices count today so you have many more tomorrows. Choosing a preventative mindset can be contagious! Once you start with your health, you might just find yourself thinking preventatively in many other areas of your life too! (i.e. marriage, family, friends, work, etc..) It’s certainly all for the better. After all, one of America’s most beloved forefathers, Benjamin Franklin said it best: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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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.

With the most knowledge and experience on minimally invasive procedures that get you back to your life quicker, consult Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Mendel of Orthopaedic Specialists to find out if a partial knee replacement is right for you. Call Orthopaedic Specialists today at 563-344-9292.

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Occupational and Physical Therapy B Specialists help you live the life you desire Plaza/North Scott Physical Therapy The ability to tie your own shoes, brush your teeth, or even crack an egg - these are simple tasks we often take for granted. But when you’ve suffered a physical, mental or developmental setback, it’s relearning the simple things that often matter the most. That’s where occupational therapy (OT) comes in. OT helps people who have lost or never fully developed daily living and working skills improve their abilities. In short, it helps people live the life they desire. Plaza/North Scott Physical Therapy, with two convenient locations, the same complex as Orthopaedic Specialists at 3385 Dexter Court in Davenport and 811 E. Leclaire Rd. in Eldridge, Iowa – has recently expanded its staff to include Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Kerri Johnson. Johnson is a graduate of St. Ambrose University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in OT in 1994. She received her hand therapy certification from the American Society of Hand Therapy in 2005, specializing in the upper quarter of the arm and hand. “Kerri brings 20 years of OT experience along with eight years of experience as a hand therapist to Plaza/North Scott Physical Therapy,” said Jason Strang, Director of Therapies at Plaza/North Scott Physical Therapy. “She has the right attitude, and she has a specialized knowledge that’s hard to find in our community. Because we are housed in the same medical complex as Orthopaedic Specialists, we have one of the nation’s leading hand and upper extremity surgeons, Dr. Tyson Cobb, as our neighbor. It was a natural progression to add this line of service so that his patients could easily continue their treatment with occupational therapy.” Sometimes people think of OT as being just like or the same as physical therapy (PT). While PT and OT share many similarities, there are some key differences. “Physical therapy will help you get moving again and build strength. It’ll make you more mobile and reduce pain,” Strang said. “OT assures that once you’re moving, those day-to-day tasks are achievable. It’s often the combination of the two that helps people really succeed after their injury or setback.” Due to the importance of both OT and PT, Plaza/ North Scott Physical Therapy also recently added a new physical therapist to their team, Nicole Norton. Norton received her Bachelor of Science from St. Ambrose University and her Masters of Science in physical therapy from the University of Iowa in 2003.

New to the Plaza/North Scott Physical Therapy team are Kerri Johnson, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) (left) and Nicole Norton, Physical Therapist (right).

Norton is an expert in McKenzie physical therapy techniques, a comprehensive approach to spine and neck health that has proven to be very successful for people suffering from back pain. Unique to the McKenzie Method is a comprehensive and logical step-by-step process to evaluate the patient’s problem quickly. After the evaluation, the McKenzie treatment prescribes a series of individualized exercises with an emphasis on active patient involvement. “The healthcare industry estimates more than 65 million Americans suffer from back pain,” Strang said. “Many cases are not surgical in nature, and that’s where Norton comes in. She frequently works with Dr. Michael Dolphin, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists, to help patients get back to mobility without an invasive surgical procedure.” You don’t need a referral to visit Plaza/ North Scott Physical Therapy, and on-staff insurance specialists are available to answer any questions you may have. Plaza and North Scott Physical Therapy offers a full range of physical and occupational therapies and is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable staff on hand to provide the best therapy care in the Quad Cities. In addition to the aforementioned therapists, our staff also includes: Kevin Swanson, PT, Elizabeth Kabel, PT, Jason Schultz, PTA, Tim Block, PTA, Meghan Tompkins, OTA, Kenton Glover, ATC and Craig Wainwright, ATC. For more information, give them a call at (563) 344-6645. QC Family Focus - September 2013

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Generation”. As the Sandwich Generation numbers continue to grow, a couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have been added to the menu: • Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those their 30s and and 40s, the cableinprovider havewith the young added children, expenseaging of parents and grandparents. purchasing cable TV on their own. • Open Faced: anyone involved in elder care.wireless Lastly, our else facility offers free The implications of being “sandwiched” can range internet sotoour residentsoverwhelming can bring their laptops andmost I from minor positively – one of the pads from home to enjoy while they are recuperating. significant of which can be in the financial realm. As the As the baby age,things Bettendorf Health economy continues to boomers tighten and continue to cost more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite Care Center is doing all it can to keep up with the everything that felt like retirement For planning 20 years trends and desires ofproper our residents. a personal ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. tour ofNow our facility, call 563-332-7463. that the issue is identified and even has its own name, what are the workarounds? Do good solutions exist for those who to are “sandwiched”? The answers to these Salute Grandparents questions vary, to be sure, and a one-size-fits-all solution is certain folly. The best approach is always to seek and obtain good, qualified professional your particular set of The record for mostadvice livingfor descendants circumstances . . . because if your planning belongs to Pennsylvanian Samuel S.doesn’t Mast.do what need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s about like having no plan at all. NextWhen month,hewe’ll a closer look one particular diedtake in 1992 at age 96,atMast scenariohad that 11 we’re beginning to see more frequently children, 97 grandchildren, 634 among those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener great-grandchildren, and 82 for some. Remember Well.

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Have you done your back-to-school homework? Curtis Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP

For many families, September means new backpacks, new sneakers and new schedules. It means new classrooms, new teachers and new homework. And for attorneys who practice in the area of estate planning, it means a great time of year to encourage parents to complete their “homework” to have safeguards in place for their families. What documents do they recommend for parents with young children? • A property power of attorney, naming a trusted friend or adviser to serve as your agent to manage financial affairs in case of disability or death. • A health care power of attorney, again, naming a trusted friend or adviser to serve as your agent to make medical decisions in case of disability or incapacity. • A “HIPAA” authorization form, allowing the release of medical information to a designated agent in case sept2013 family focus 7_375x4_75_Layout 1 6/21/13 12:13 PM Page 1 of disability.

• A will or trust, that, at the least, names guardians for your children. This action allows you to select who you would like to raise your children, not a judge who does not know your children, family or friends. And if you’ve already created these documents, as you organize your family for the school year, take time to organize your legal documents as well. • Take the time to find all your important papers – powers of attorney, living will, HIPAA document, and will or trust – and create a master location list before re-filing in the appropriate locations. • Review the forms to make sure they are up-todate, reflect your current wishes and are properly labeled. • Keep copies of your Powers of Attorney and HIPAA documents in an easy-to-access location in your home, in case of an emergency.

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