Archive for Family
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Los Alimentos de nuestros Padres
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall You are probably wondering about the title. A few years ago, one of our favorite singers, Linda Ronstadt, did an album called “Canciones De Mi Padre.” Roughly translated (our Spanish is close to nada) this means “the songs of my father.” Not to be...
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Give It Twice Trust
By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village has a foundation that helps bring a better quality of life for our area seniors. Ridgecrest Foundation is a charitable organization that helps with Nursing Scholarships and supports Alzheimers ...
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Who is your Beneficiary?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Having our affairs in order include the proper beneficiary arrangement for our various plans. A question for all readers – When was last time you reviewed the person or persons designated as beneficiary on...
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What my Dad REALLY taught me about cutting the grass
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home As a kid, I was told that I had to earn my own spending money. Dad let me use his lawnmower (and it was a nice one) to make some money mowing other lawns, as long I kept the lawn looking nice at home. It turned out to be a great arrangement...
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When your family needs an Elder Law Attorney
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford As we mentioned in last month’s article, as the population in the United States ages, issues relating to the elderly have become a bigger concern. In this second of a two-part series, we’ll help you better understand how to find the right elder law att...
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A Matter of Perspective
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village I am a Mother of four, and I believe sometimes I’m just plain crazy. I am going to share with you a story that might just prove that. I hope that my “moment of crazy” will help everyone else with their own moments of crazy and realiz...
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Your Advocacy Connection – We Do Exist
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Recently, my co-worker, Kathy Nitz and I facilitated a workshop about who is going to pay the nursing home and how to avoid costly mistakes before it’s too late. Kathy and I have presented many educational forums over the years, but this one was a bit diffe...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Happy Mother’s Day
By Mike Mickle Welcome to May everyone! Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and it's a special month for moms. In addition to Mother's Day, my sweet mom turns 83 this month. She epitomizes the term, unconditional love. My mom never had much to give us from a material standpoint, but...
