Archive for News
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Interesting Facts about Popular Holiday Plants
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension What are some interesting facts about the poinsettia? The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala. Poinsettias were introduced into the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the United S...
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JANUARY 2019 – Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
1) Happy New Year!! All Nutrition Centers Closed. No Home Deliveries 2) Happy Birthday – Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas with Pearl Onions, Ice Cream, Small Cupcake, Orange Juice 3) Goulash, Big Bowl of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Cookie, Grape Juice 4) Chicken Breast, Popeye’s F...
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January in the Hilltop Campus Village Past, Current and Future
It is quite fitting that this article is written in January. January is named for the Roman god, Janus. He was the keeper of the gate or the doorway. He had the ability to see the past while at the same time view the future. Well, the Hilltop Campus Village is a gateway or corridor in Davenport, co...
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Lighting and Houseplants
Information from Iowa State University Extension One of the most overlooked and often neglected aspects of growing plants indoors is lighting. The result is often poor plant health with thin, sparse foliage. Plants that are properly sited exhibit healthy growth and beautiful blooms. Importance o...
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Variety is the Spice of Life!
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant at Ridgecrest Village Art Petersen has lived at Ridgecrest Village for almost 20 years, I asked him to share his story: Ridgecrest Village was started by a Presbyterian minister, Dr. Rev. Koning. Rev. Koning was the Pastor at my church, New Comb Presbyterian...
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Calendar of Events December 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Holiday Party Punch Ingredients 1-quart orange juice, chilled 1-quart cranberry juice, chilled 2 bottles ginger ale (33.8 ounces), chilled 1 bottle champagne (32 ounces), chilled - may substitute sparkling white grape juice or another chilled sparkling water. Fresh or fro...
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Another Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift Continues Giving
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As we approach another gift-giving season, I want to share with you an article we prepared several years ago and repeat here again. Let me make a suggestion on providing the greatest gift. Give the greatest gift t...
