Archive for Family
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Ella’s Kitchen
It is December, and nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven! Whether it is a roast turkey, meatloaf, cookies or casserole, those aromas fill the house and make everyone feel good. Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lif...
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Documents everyone needs
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Here's a scenario that some families sadly face: They contact their attorney to explain that an elderly relative is no longer able to care for himself. Perhaps the family just went to visit the loved one and found filthy living conditions, bills piled up a...
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Overcoming the stressful slumps of the holidays
By Holly Alguire Bradley University Student Intern Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council Holidays are supposed to be a relaxing, fun-filled time for family. But, somehow, this time of year tends to be the most stressful few weeks. Whether it be worrying how many peop...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Counting my blessings
By Mike Mickle Welcome to November, everyone. We are firmly in Fall's grip. The trees are beautiful, the air is crisp and in our house, fall sports mania has taken hold. We reached a milestone last month. Our youngest son, Matt turned 10. That signaled the end of single digits in the Mickle hous...
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On Thankfulness
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home When our founding fathers sailed across the Atlantic in search of freedom and a new way of life, they did so at untold risk. They did not have reliable communications systems. No ship-to-shore radios to notify others in the event of an eme...
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Tackling Difficult Topics with Your Children
By Amy Alvarez, MSW Program Manager Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council As a parent and/or role model in the life of a child, it is our responsibility to teach our children right from wrong, not to talk to strangers and to look before crossing the street. We teach...
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Your Advocacy Connection – How the Red Flags Can Bond a Family
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy I am the youngest of six. For those of you who endure this lovely place in the family line, you know your voice is often not heard. I have multiple healthcare professionals in my family, ...
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Planning the Second Time Around
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford After dating for two years in their late 60s, Jim and Nancy created a new family when they were married in a beautiful backyard ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, including their adult children from their first marriages. Following the ceremo...
