Archive for April, 2023
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. I Am Camera I am camera, I capture time, freeze The moment, I take reality, conquer The real, wherever I go, visual Master of all around, images I store Safe at home. The world I see all mine, In vivid dramatic panoram...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones All Aboard the Davenport Express On April 22, 1856, the first train officially crossed the newly completed bridge spanning the Mississippi between Davenport and Rock Island. According to news reports of the day, the event was quite festive. Bands played, crowds formed, and the pund...
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Volunteers, sponsors, and runners made a big impact!
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO Each year we call on CASI members and community friends to help us organize and implement our largest fundraisers to support our mission. They come together to share their time, talent and treasure for the benefit of others they may never meet or know, and t...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office HOW WE PROTECT YOU FROM MISLEADING ADVERTISING AND COMMUNICATIONS Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the ...
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Volunteerism
Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health. By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Volunteers are unpaid not because they’re worthless, but because they are priceless.” ... Sherry Anderson Every Tuesday morning...
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Start Your Spring Off On the Right Foot
By Dr. Taylor Bryant, DC Bryant Chiropractic I see patients with foot pain all year, but they come into the office with it most often during the spring and summer months. This certainly makes sense, as once it gets warmer, people start getting out and exercising more often. My first job is to ta...
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The Benefits of Tax-Advantaged Savings Vehicles
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Another Tax Season is almost over. How did you make out this year? Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it’s helpful to look for tax-advantaged strategies when building a portfolio....
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Are Squats Bad for Knees?
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC “My doctor told me I shouldn’t squat because it’s bad for my knees.” This is something that often gets said to me by many of the individuals that I work with. Unfortunately, this narrative often leads people to discontinue be...
