QC Family Focus: December 2015

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the same lousy snowstorm that just hours earlier had been our hero 

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kitchen, returning moments later with a container of Half and Half. 

I don’t recall what I paid her for it, but I carried it with both hands 

as though precious jewels as I made my way back to the car. 

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to make it home. We never did get stuck, but by all rights, probably 

should have. Must have ice cream, must have ice cream…. 

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Your Mickle’s Worth 

by Mike Mickle 

Happy Holidays Everyone! Hope the season is off 

to a great start for you. In true fashion, the Mickles have 

not purchased a single gift. We’ve talked about it. We are 

just lacking on the action. Truthfully, it’s getting easier as 

the kids get older. I remember the days when the kids were 

young and we could purchase numerous but smaller gifts. 

All three loved opening their gifts and many times they were 

as excited over the wrapping paper and box as they were the 

gift inside. 

The one exception to that was Matt. His grandmother 

likes to have fun with the boxes she chooses to wrap their 

presents in. One year, when Matt was much younger, 

Grandma K wrapped his gift in a dog food box. Matt thought 

she bought him food for Oreo and before we could explain 

that the box was not indicative of the gift inside, his eyes 

began to fill with tears. We quickly told him to open the box 

to find his “real” present. Oops. 

As many of you who’ve read the magazine for years 

will recall, I used to be a tad bit overzealous in wanting the 

holidays to be magical for the kids. For example, searching 

for the perfect doll house for Kate. We found a Disney one 

with Disney Princess dolls. I was sure I’d be named father of 

the year. Turns out Kate didn’t like dolls, didn’t need a doll 

house and would much rather watch a Disney movie than 

play with Disney Princess dolls. Another oops. 

Another favorite memory is shopping with Kyle at a 

local Hallmark store and offering him a second piece of 

chocolate covered peppermint (against his mother’s wishes). 

After declaring, “It’s Christmas! Relax!” I handed him the 

candy only to have him reply in a very loud voice for a 4 

year old, “NO. You fed me POOP!” Trying to convince 

him it wasn’t poop was not successful. In fact, each time he 

mentioned it, the word POOP got a little louder. Again... 

Oops. 

These days, it’s an updated pair of headphones, a new 

phone or clothing of some sort. Usually resulting in, “Here’s 

your ONE present and apparently you were nicer than I 

remember this year because Santa still filled your stocking.” 

It’s a big year in our family. The week before Christmas, 

Kyle turns 18. A few days after Christmas, Kate will turn 16. 

Our oldest will register for selective service and get a voter 

ID. Kate will be able to pull out of the driveway and head off 

to see friends or go to swim practice without us. I’m sure to 

be praying more and stressing less over the smaller things. 

Two children driving, one halfway through his senior year 

and the youngest sounding and looking more like a young 

man everyday makes a dad stop and take a closer look at 

life. Here’s what I’ve discovered. They’ve given me the 

life I’ve always dreamed of. They have kind hearts (clearly 

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they get that from their mother), they are respectful, 

loyal and in the eyes of their mother and me, the three 

most important people on this planet. We can’t dwell 

on the Ghost of Christmas past because I can’t change 

any of those, I don’t want to speculate on the Ghost of 

Christmas future because I’m not sure where life will 

take our children. However, I can most definitely enjoy 

the Ghost of Christmas present. Because in the end, this 

is our Christmas Carol and we get to write the lyrics. 

Here’s wishing you and your family and wonderful 

Holiday season. Thanks so much for your support. We 

are looking forward to an incredible 2016 and we are so 

happy to be sharing it with all of you. 

Mike, Karen, Kyle, Kate and Matt 

QC Family Focus magazine has been a great boost 

to my in-home tutoring business in the QCA. We 

have seen a 49% increase in 2015, in part due to the 

exposure we have had from the distribution of QC 

Family Focus to area schools and family-oriented 

businesses. We have gained numerous wonderful 

clients who tell us they saw and read Tutor Doctor 

articles and ads each month. If your business serves 

families in any way, QC Family Focus magazine will 

get your business information into their hands. 

Jill D. Evola-Vokt, Education Consultant 

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Disney On Ice Presents 

Treasure Trove Lights Up The Imagination 

Mickle Communications Staff Writer 

Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove, presented by 

Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, offers a delightful mix of 

Disney tales in one magical ice show. This skating spectacular 

visits Moline, Illinois, from Thursday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 

6 for seven performances at the iWireless Center. Tickets are 

on sale now. 

As you watch this amazing performance, you’ll 

recognize the lovely faces of Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, 

Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow 

White. You’ll also look in on Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as 

they match wits with Captain Hook and his pirate pals. 

You’ll trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, 

Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 

‘Circle of Life.’ You’ll delight in the antics of Alice and the 

Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army 

of Cards. Plus, everyone’s favorite toys, Woody and Buzz 

Lightyear, will bring out the child in all of us. 

Questions & Answers with Jesse Blevins 

If a presentation is set on ice with multiple performers, 

you can’t crowd the stage with walls, furniture and excess 

props. That’s why the lighting is so important in Disney On 

Ice productions. It helps to set the stage while removing the 

need for potential obstacles. And of course, the beauty of 

the lighting helps to establish the mood and make the magic 

happen! 

The lighting that you’ll see in Disney On Ice 

Presents Treasure Trove was planned by Lighting Designer 

Jesse Blevins. Jesse began his entertainment career as an 

electrician with Disney On Ice. After four and a half years as 

an electrician, he worked as a lighting director for Dancing 

With The Stars LIVE! Over the years, Jesse has served as 

lighting director for tours for 

many popular recording artists. 

He is now co-owner, with John 

Goldstein, of The Rock Paper 

Collective, a company which 

specializes in the creation and 

design of live productions. 

Jesse divides his time between 

Los Angeles, California, and 

Lakewood Ranch, Florida. 

Q: Jesse, what was your 

vision for the lighting in Disney 

On Ice Presents Treasure Trove? 

A: My vision was to make 

the production lively, colorful, and fun. I wanted the lighting 

to make everyone feel like they’re involved with the show. It’s 

important to light up the audience so they can see everything 

going on and feel like they’re a part of the routine. 

Q: What was your inspiration for lighting this show? 

A: My inspiration came from the actual animated 

films and the personalities of the characters. I wanted to 

build each scene around the characters and costumes. The 

properties are very different from each other which inspired 


me to make each segment unique, yet still tie them together. 

Q: For this project, did you have a favorite scene or 

story? 

A: I really enjoyed designing the lighting for The 

Lion King segment of the show. It’s one of my favorite Disney 

animated films and it was a lot of fun to bring the Savannah 

to life with lighting. 

Q: Tell us about your collaboration with the other 

departments during this production. 

A: To make this show the best it could possibly 

be, I collaborated with all of the other departments. One 

example of collaboration was working with props to create 

the underwater scene for The Little Mermaid. The props 

were specially painted and then highlighted by black lights to 

make Ariel’s world glow in the dark. 

Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced with 

this project? 

A: Most Disney On Ice shows, like this one, have 

about 35 to 40 performers. There are several large production 

numbers in Treasure Trove. It was a challenge making sure 

everyone was seen out on the ice for these numbers. We 

had to make it theatrical, 

but still bright enough to 

include every skater and 

make them pop out. We 

achieved this by working 

with different angles for 

the lighting. 

Tickets for Disney 

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seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless 

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Lindsey at 309-277-1356. 

Performance Schedule: 

Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m. 

Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. 

To find out more, go to DisneyOnIce.com or visit 

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‘Tis the Season! Selecting Safe 

Holiday Toys for Your Young Child 

Kelly Jacobsen 

LSI, Family Intake Assessment Worker 

Selecting a toy for a young child can be a joyful part of the holiday season! So how do you pick out toys 

that will be safe and fun for the little ones in your life? 

Here are some simple guidelines to consider: 

Think about your child’s age, interests and unique skill level. Always read labels for age and safety 

recommendations. Are there a lot of small parts? Sharp edges or points? The toy may present a safety hazard 

for a young child. Consider your own child’s unique developmental stage. She may not be ready for a certain 

toy even if she meets the recommended age guidelines. 

Look for quality construction. Secondhand toys can be great affordable options, but also pose a risk 

for loose or missing parts or could have been previously recalled. You can use the U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov/recalls 

to check if there are safety recalls for toys. 

Great infant toys include simple 

board books, books with mirrors, or toys with 

different textures. Infants are discovering 

their world through touch, so make sure toys 

are non-toxic and not small enough to pose a 

choking hazard. 

For your toddler, think about toys 

that help develop large and small motor skills. 

Toys that encourage curiosity and movement, 

such as building blocks, balls or stacking cups 

are great options. So are “cause and effect” 

toys with knobs to pull and buttons to push. 

Preschoolers love pretend play 

and may enjoy kitchen sets, tool sets or doll 

houses. This is a great age to begin introducing 

simple family board games that you can play 

together and where you can practice skills 

such as counting, naming colors and learning 

how to take turns. Your preschooler will love 

to hear you read out loud, so books with 

pictures and rhyming text are great choices. 

Always supervise your child’s play, 

especially with a new toy, and make sure 

toys are being used safely. No matter which 

toys you may choose this holiday season, 

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Toys, Games, and the Eyes 

William Benevento, M.D. 

Eye Surgeons Associates 

As we’re immersed in the 

toy-buying season, keep in mind 

these tips on toy safety and selection. 

These guidelines are not absolute. 

The best toys take into account the 

child’s interests, abilities, and level 

of responsibility. 

According to the U.S. 

Consumer Product Safety 

Commission, emergency rooms 

treated nearly 257,000 toy-related injuries in 2013, with 

almost half affecting the head or face. About 1 in 10 

children’s eye injuries treated in the ER trace back to 

toys. Most of these injuries happen to children under age 

15. 

Some propelling toys, like airsoft guns, arrows, 

BB guns, paintball guns and darts can be particularly 

hazardous, with the potential to cause corneal abrasion, 

ocular hyphema, traumatic cataract, increased intraocular 

pressure, and even permanent vision loss. 

An estimated 17% of all eye injuries to children 

are caused by missile-type toys, or toys with hard edges 

or detachable parts. Look for toys marked with “ASTM”: 

they meet the safety standards of the American Society 

for Testing and Materials. Do not allow children to play 

with non-powder rifles, pellet guns or BB guns. They 

are dangerous and have been reclassified as firearms 

and removed from toy departments. The Illinois 

Society for the Prevention of Blindness provides these 

recommendations: 

● Be aware of how and where your children or 

grandchildren play with their toys. There is no 

substitute for adult supervision. 

● Keep inappropriate toys away from children too young 

or inexperienced to use them properly. 

● Make sure toys will not shatter with rough handling or 

under violent impact. 

● Read manufacturers’ instructions for age 

appropriateness and proper toy use. 

● Ensure that laser product labels state that the 

device complies with 21 CFR (the Code of Federal 

Regulations) Subchapter J. 

Babies like toys that stimulate their senses. They 

should be made of non-toxic materials and not have sharp 

edges, points, or pieces that can be swallowed. Floating 

bath toys and stacking toys are favorites. 

Toddlers need toys for active play, such as balls 

or a wagon. Blocks, simple puzzles and picture books are 

good at this age. 


Preschoolers like to use their imaginations. 

Dolls, teddy bears, toy phones, planes, cars, and boats 

are all appropriate. Larger outdoor toys, such as a 

swing set or tricycle, encourage balance and fitness. 

Board games, word and matching games, construction 

sets, modeling clay and other art supplies help with 

visualization and memory skills. Books are always 

appreciated, especially if someone reads along with 

them. 

School-age kids ride bicycles (with helmets!), 

roller skate, jump rope, and play sports. Sports 

equipment should include protective eyewear. 

About 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur 

annually. Science, modeling, and craft kits encourage 

experimentation and fine motor skills. Board games, 

table-top sports games, doll houses, racing cars, and 

electric trains help develop skills for social and solitary 

play. 

Video games are a mixed blessing. Staring at 

a video screen can dry eyes out and cause blurring, 

itching, and burning. Headaches (for both players and 

parents) and other eyestrain symptoms can occur. On 

the plus side, video games in moderation may help with 

eye-hand coordination, and some may be educational. 

As far as 3D movies, TV and video games go, there are 

no conclusive studies on their effects on vision. Some 

people complain of headaches or motion sickness when 

viewing 3D. Also, the 3D effect can confuse or overload 

the brain, causing some people discomfort. Taking a 

break from viewing usually relieves the discomfort. 

One final note: Some young children are 

more interested in the wrapping paper and boxes than 

the present. Be careful, as these can be dangerous 

playthings. 

Keep it simple and have a safe, happy holiday! 

Dr. Benevento is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He has special interest in 

diabetes and the surgical treatment of cataracts with the latest techniques. Dr. Benevento 

practices at Eye Surgeons Associates’ Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa offices. For more 

information, please visit www.esaeyecare.com. 

Please note: The material contained in this article is for informational purposes 

only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or 

treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.

A TASTY TREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES 

Ela Ersan, Hopewell Elementary, 6th Grade, QC Family Focus 

The holidays are coming, so we thought a new cookie idea would be perfect to share. My 

mom said some people do cookie exchanges. I think it would be fun to do that with my 

friends. 

Ingredients: 

½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 

¾ cup packed brown sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 

½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans 

1 pound dark chocolate candy coating 

Instructions: 

1. In a bowl, combine butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy – 

about two minutes. 

2. Beat in the flour, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until thoroughly mixed, beating well after each 

addition. 

3. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. 

4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one hour, or until firm enough to handle. 

5. Shape mixture into one-inch balls by rolling a spoonful in the palm of your hand. Since the dough is 

sticky, roll your fingers into flour. This will make it easier to roll. 

6. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 

15-20 minutes or until firm again. 

7. In a bowl, melt dark-chocolate candy coating. 

8. Dip the cookie dough balls into the chocolate and place on parchment paper. 

9. Let the truffles sit until hard – about 15 minutes. 

10. Once set, melt remaining candy coating again. 

11. Place the candy coating in a small baggie and cut a small hole in one corner. 

12. Carefully drizzle chocolate over truffles. 

13. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold. These can also be frozen for longer 

storage. 

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Kid’s Calendar 

A Christmas Story: The Musical • Dec 3-6 

Quad City Music Guild 1584 34th Avenue • 

Moline Based on the classic 1983 holiday movie, 

“A Christmas Story, The Musical: follows young 

Ralphie Parker, who wants an official Red Ryder 

Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. 

See Ralphie’s desperate quest to ensure that his 

perfect gift ends up under the tree. “A Christmas 

Story, The Musical” captures holiday wonder with 

such deliciously wicked wit that it is sure to delight 

children and grown ups alike. 

Christmas in the Village • Dec 4-5 

Village of East Davenport 

It’s a family tradition for over 30 years in 

the Village of East Davenport. Come and enjoy 

carolers, children’s activities, Nativity scene with 

animals, trolley rides, and of course Santa will be 

there. 6-9 p.m. each night. There will be fireworks 

on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. The Village is located 

at Mound & 11th Street, Davenport, Iowa. 

Free Kids Craft Day • Dec 19th 

John Deere Pavilion- 1400 River Drive,Moline 

Theme: Trees • 10:00am-4:00pm 

Winterfest • Dec. 6 

Family Museum 2900 Learning Campus Drive 

• Bettendorf • Lots of great music and fun 

activities for all ages! Santa will be there too! 

Enjoy a dance performance from the Family 

Museum Dance Company and music from the 

Pleasant Valley High School Tuba and Euphonium 

Ensemble. Admission is a donation to the food 

pantry (even for members). • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Call 563-344-4106 for more information 

The Polar Express Pajama Party 

December 17 from 3:30 - 6PM, 

Decmber 18 from 3 - 9PM and 

Decmber 19 from 5:30 - 9PM 

Putnam Museum and Science Center 1717 W. 12th 

Street • Davenport • Families are encouraged to 

come dressed to impress in their pajama’s to the 

Putnam’s annual Polar Express Pajama Party! 

Adults $9.50 and youth (3-18) $13.00 

Lights will be out in the museum exhibit halls for 

a scavenger hunt for Frosty’s pieces, so make 

sure to bring your flashlights! 

Watch The Polar Express 3D - Seating will start 

10-15 minutes prior to showing. 

Call 563-324-1933 for more information 

Bird Seed Christmas Ornaments 

3/4 cup all-purpose white flour 1/2 cup water 

3 tablespoons corn syrup 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 

4 cups birdseed 

- Mix first four ingredients with a spoon in a large bowl. The batter will be stiff. 

Add birdseed and knead into batter. 

- Place a piece of wax paper on a cookie sheet or cutting board. Spray paper and cookie 

cutters with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop birdseed mixture into cookie cutters and 

press in until tightly packed. Smooth on top. Cut straw into 2” pieces. Insert a straw in 

each ornament to make a hole to later thread a piece of twine through. Make sure the 

straw is pushed all the way through and has enough birdseed around it to hold when hung. 

- Allow birdseed ornaments to dry uncovered, at room temperature until hardened (several 

hours or overnight.) Gently push out of molds/cookie cutters and remove straws. Cut a 

piece of twine and thread through hole. Hang ornaments outside on tree branches for 

birds to enjoy. 


Education 

Robotics And STEM 

Combining Science, Technology, Engineering And Math Into A New Kind Of Sport! 

Evin Ersan 

Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine 

STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, 

Technology, Engineering and Math. The whole STEM 

movement came out of the concern that not enough kids 

were interested in engineering and related studies. One 

of the ways that STEM is being addressed in a fun way 

is LEGO ® Robotics. 

Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, was one 

of the main pioneers for this program. Dean felt that 

kids needed a fun way to get hooked on engineering, 

so he reached out to the LEGO ® company. His idea 

was to use a popular toy to introduce the concepts of 

STEM. Together with LEGO ® , he created a new type of 

educational sport where kids could use a robotic motor, 

build attachments with LEGO ® toys, and accomplish 

tasks and missions that involved a variety of core STEM 

concepts. 

In 1998, the FIRST LEGO ® League (FLL ® ) was 

born, and kids around the world have been benefiting 

from the program ever since. 

My sister and I took basic and advanced robotics in 

grade _school and really loved it. Now my sister, who’s 

in sixth grade, is involved in a higher level of robotics 

where they compete. Teams are made up of 10 people, 

and each team is required to complete specific missions 

with their robot. Mission tasks involve: 

• Put together a pre-design board for the robot to run on. 

• Assemble LEGO ® pieces that go on the board. The 

map for the board pieces is very specific, so the kids 

must make sure their building details are correct. 

• Go over the missions, and come up with a game plan 

on how to accomplish their goals. 

• Build attachments for their robots from LEGO ® 

components to help them complete their missions. 

• Program their robots to complete missions in a specific 

amount of time. 

Even though some teams pick the same missions, 

they carry out tasks differently and use different 

programming methods and LEGO ® attachments. The 

teams get pretty creative! 

Each year, the FLL ® has a big competition with a 

theme. This year’s theme is all about trash. All of the 

missions have to do with robots accomplishing task 

related to trash, like recycling and repurposing. Teams 

are also required to complete a project where they 


come up with a trash 

problem and solution. 

A lot of time and 

effort goes into 

these projects and 

teams give formal 

presentations to 

FLL ® judges during 

the competition. 

Teams are 

judged on their 

missions and projects, but it doesn’t end there! “Gracious 

professionalism” is a concept taught throughout the 

entire process, as teams prepare for the big competition 

event. In robotics, there’s a lot of trial and error. Students 

must get used to failing and trying again and again on a 

regular basis. They also need to learn about working in a 

group. When you have ten kids working together, staying 

organized and on-task can be difficult. Teachers, parent 

volunteers and mentors remind teams how to work in a 

professional, gracious way. 

On December 12 and 13, 2015, a FLL ® competition 

will be held at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa. 

I recommend this event if you’re interested in robotics 

or looking for new and interesting hobby. From what 

I’m told, sometimes kids who didn’t know they’d 

be interested in this kind of stuff wind up getting the 

robotics bug! 

America needs more scientists, technicians, 

engineers and mathematicians. Learning about robotics 

could be a great way for you to find out if any of those 

careers might be right for you. If you’re a student 

interested in robotics, ask your school counselor or 

administrator what programs might be available to you. 

Thanks go to my sister Ela Ersan, and my mother, 

Kristel Ersan, for their input into this article. Ela is on 

the Hopewell FLL ® robotics team and my mother is 

assisting with the coaching of my sister’s team. 

For more information on FLL ® , visit http:// 

firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015TrashTrek and http:// 

sbpli-lifirst.org/FLL/history-founder-dean-kamen.html. 

For more information on Robotics and STEM 

check out Evin’s video report on the QC Family Focus 

Facebook page.

Dedication 

What’s Philanthropy? 

Introducing the Three W’s 

Tawnya Hambly 

Senior Director, Marketing & Special Events 

Junior Achievement of the Heartland 

The holiday season is a time for giving. Many times 

people will exchange gifts for fun, but have you ever 

thought about giving to help others? That type of giving 

is called philanthropy. Let’s take a closer look at this word 

and understand how it can make a difference in our lives. 

Philanthropy is giving to others in an effort to 

increase the wellbeing of people. It is a method of sharing. 

Some people may think the only way to give is to provide 

money, but there are other options. People help others by 

giving any of the three W’s. Do you know what the three 

W’s in philanthropy are? 

● Wealth (giving money) 

● 

● 

Work (volunteering to help) 

Wisdom (giving others the benefit of your knowledge) 

To better understand the three W’s related to 

philanthropy, let’s do the following activity. 

Activity 1: Let’s pretend a horrible storm went 

through a portion of the Midwest causing many people 

to lose their homes due to the damage. Families have to 

stay in temporary shelters. They are without their personal 

belongings and don’t know when their area will be safe 

again to start rebuilding. Can you think of ways you could 

help the victims of the storm? Write ideas for each W on the 

space provided below. 

Wealth: Do you have money to give? If not, how 

could you make money to help? 

_______________________________________________ 

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Work: What work could you do to help others? 

_______________________________________________ 

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Wisdom: Do you have knowledge from which others 

could benefit? You might surprise yourself with the talents 

you have that could help someone else. 

_______________________________________________ 

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_______________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________ 

______________________________________________ 

Good work! Share your ideas with an adult. Ask them 

of ways they have helped others through work or wisdom. 

You might think philanthropy is to only help the poor 

and needy, but that’s not true. Sometimes it is about increasing 

the wellbeing of people in other areas, such as education, 

religion, health or other good causes. Organizations that 

depend on philanthropy are usually referred to as nonprofit 

organizations. They do not participate in markets like 

businesses because they do not seek a profit. Instead, they 

rely on the generosity of people to help support their work. 

One example of a nonprofit is Junior Achievement. JA is 

an organization that promotes education about business, 

economics and free enterprise. JA teaches students, like 

you, about important concepts related to work readiness, 

entrepreneurship and financial literacy. People and 

businesses donate money to JA (wealth) and teach JA classes 

(work and wisdom). 

Activity 2: Can you think of other nonprofit 

organizations in your community? Who provides the wealth, 

work and wisdom for the nonprofit? List your answers 

below. 

Name of Nonprofit: __________________________ 

_______________________________________________ 

Wealth: ___________________________________ 

_______________________________________________ 

Work: _____________________________________ 

_______________________________________________ 

Wisdom: ___________________________________ 

_______________________________________________ 

Being able to share with others is a good feeling. 

This holiday season, challenge yourself to think about 

philanthropy and how you can help others. No matter how 

you help, it will make a difference in someone else’s life. 


Career Cruising Quad Cities Helps Kids 

To Pick Career Pathways 

Kirk Marske 

Director, Career Cruising Quad Cities 

Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC) is a web-based 

program offering comprehensive career exploration software 

and connections to local employers that help students, grades 

6-12, develop a viable individualized career pathway. 

When I visit classrooms for CCQC, I have a simple way 

of illustrating the career pathway concept. I start by asking, “How 

many of you know which career you want to pursue after high 

school?” After a show of hands, I next ask, “How many of you 

know how to get into that career?” There are always significantly 

fewer hands in the air for my second question than the first. This 

shows many students have a career in mind but they don’t know 

what kind of education, training, and experience they need for it. 

That’s where CCQC can make a difference. 

Three words succinctly describe what CCQC is all about: 

discover, explore, and experience. Our program helps students 

identify (discover) their careers of interest, research (explore) 

those careers on-line, and observe (experience) those careers in 

the workplace. The process helps students find a pathway to their 

potential career interests. 

DISCOVER: The Career Matchmaker Assessment is an 

online interest inventory that generates a list of careers strongly 

matching the student’s personality and interests. The assessment 

tool also reveals why those careers are on their list by itemizing 

the student’s assessment responses for each career. 

Additionally, CCQC Career Profiles feature a Related 

Careers Link that lists careers similar to the selected profile. 

This feature helps students find similar careers they may not 

have already considered. 

EXPLORE: CCQC software features nearly 600 

Career Profiles. Each profile describes the typical workplace 

setting, education and training, earnings, and sample career 

pathway for the career. 

Nearly 200 Career Profiles have an online Career 

Coach available to answer questions about that career. A 

Career Coach is a Quad-Cities area professional working in 

the associated career field and registered as a CCQC volunteer 

to answer students’ questions about their occupation. 

EXPERIENCE: CCQC students can participate 

in Work-based Learning Activities like job shadows and 

company tours to experience their career of interest in a 

real workplace setting. Job shadow volunteers conduct their 

normal work functions while hosting a student to observe 

and ask questions. Company tour volunteers provide access 

to the workplace and show students the typical settings, tools, 

and employee structure associated with their career. 

CCQC serves students at more than 50 area schools. 

Whether a student is in 6th grade, 12th grade, or somewhere 

in between, CCQC can help them get on a pathway to their 

future career! 

Career Cruising Quad Cities is administered 

by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership 

with The Moline Foundation. To learn more, visit 

CareerCruisingQuadCities.org. 

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How To Have Happy Holidays 

With Teenagers At Home 

Ellen Reilly, Specialist 

Davenport Community Schools 

Holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, adults 

and kids alike. And when parents stress, kids pick up on it … 

big time. From worrying about family functions and who isn’t 

going to get along, to wondering how to buy the perfect gift, 

to the fast approaching two weeks home from school during 

cold weather, everyone is bound to be a bit excited, excitable, 

and in some cases, wanting a quick exit. The 

best way to handle the holidays with teens 

is to have a plan in advance and discuss the 

plan with everyone involved. No surprises. 

Here are some tips to help you to plan ahead 

and make the holidays more enjoyable: 

Spend quality time together. 

Eat at least one meal together as a family 

every day. It does not have to be huge and 

extravagant. Sandwiches, soup, and a piece 

of fruit are perfect. Talk, laugh, and keep 

it simple. Be flexible in what meal you eat 

together, but make a plan and do your best. 

Give each other space. Take at 

least 30 minutes a day to be apart. Bedroom, 

basement, outdoors, just some alone time to breathe and 

regroup. 

Shut off all electronic devices as a family 

for at least 30 minutes a day. I know, this may sound 

impossible, but it is doable. Unplugging is another way to 

reduce stress. Doing this as a family is important. Combine 

this with mealtime and get more bang for your buck. No 

electronics of any kind at the table. If your meal ends in 15 

minutes … fine. Shut down for another 15 minutes later in 

the day. But make the plan to do it. Your kids will whine 

at first. Heck, so may the adults! But it will 

make a positive difference for everyone. 

Try this approach to gift giving. I saw 

this on Facebook. Take the Four Christmas 

Gifts Challenge: 1.) Something they want. 

2.) Something they need. 3.) Something to 

wear. 4.) something to read (yes, it can be 

on Kindle). This approach simplifies things 

and reminds everyone that you cannot buy 

happiness. 

Treat them like adults AND treat them 

like teenagers. Yes. This is tricky. But you 

can do it. Balance is the key for everyone 

involved. 

If you try to do the steps listed above, you 

may just have a relaxing and peaceful holiday season with 

your teen! 

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Make Quality Sleep A Priority For Your Child 

Julie Johnson, D.C., C.F.M.P. 

Palmer Chiropractic Clinics 

Studies demonstrate that 

children and adolescents simply 

don’t get enough sleep. Many parents 

comment that bedtime is often an all-out 

war and after a long day it’s just easier 

to continue to extend bedtime in order to 

keep the peace. This is a vicious cycle, 

however, that builds on itself in severity 

and creates a child who wants to stay up 

later and later. 

Sleep is important for all of us, 

but in developing bodies it’s critical. The 

National Sleep Foundation has created a 

website, www.sleepforkids.org that offers information on sleep 

habits, what to do if there are sleep problems and what amount of 

sleep is needed for different ages. It might surprise you to learn that 

a child aged 5 to 12 years old needs between 10-11 hours of sleep 

nightly. For a teenager, this drops to between 8-10 hours of sleep 

each night to function best. One study found that only 15 percent of 

teens reported sleeping even eight hours on school nights. In these 

days of over-commitment, this level of good sleep can seem like 

only a dream. 

There’s a consequence to lack of sleep. It gradually chips 

away at your well-being. Sleep is food for the brain. Without it, 

the brain that is hungry for it will work to get it in unexpected 

ways. Drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel is reported to 

cause more than 100,000 car accidents annually. According to the 

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, sleep deprivation can 

inhibit learning, alter activity in some parts of the brain and has 

been linked to depression and risk-taking behaviors. Children 

and teens who are sleep-deprived may have increased irritability, 

mood swings or lack motivation. It affects the health of the 

immune system and normal growth and development. 

Quality sleep, conversely, opens a whole new world. 

It’s so important that last year the American Academy of 

Pediatrics recommended middle and high schools delay the 

start of school until 8:30 a.m. or later to help kids get more rest. 

In a new policy statement they stated, “Chronic sleep loss in 

children and adolescents is one of the most common—and easily 

fixable—public health issues in the U.S. today.” Many studies 

have documented that the average U.S. adolescent is chronically 

sleep-deprived. The complex lives of most children and teens— 

including homework, extracurricular activities, after-school jobs 

and use of technology—were cited as the most common reasons 

for sleep deprivation. 

Creating an environment in your home that supports 

quality sleep begins with boundaries and realistic expectations. 

Teaching youth to value rest and ensuring that reasonable 

commitments are in place, including enforcing a media curfew, is 

a great start. 

There is substantial scientific evidence that supports the 

emphasis of quality sleep for children and teens. Examine the 

way you approach sleep in your home and use resources such as 

the National Sleep Foundation for tips on how to ensure the best 

sleep environment possible. Investing effort into this area could 

be one of the most important things that you do for the health, 

well-being and education of your child. 

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The Joy Of 

Traditional 

Nutrition 


Confused about what to eat? In today’s world, with its 

many diet fads, it can be hard to know what foods are best for you. 

After much research, Lori Sullivan, RN, Holistic Health Practitioner 

and Master Level Practitioner of Nutrition Response Testing SM at 

NutritionWorks Wellness Center, believes that traditional nutrition 

offers the best guidelines for what people should eat. 

That is why Lori started a Quad-Cities chapter of the Weston 

A. Price Foundation, a nonprofit organization that disseminates 

the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price. His studies of 

isolated, nonindustrialized peoples have proven highly useful in 

determining the optimum characteristics of human diets. 

According to information from the Weston A. Price 

Foundation, the traditional diets of healthy, nonindustrialized 

peoples contain no refined or denatured foods or ingredients. In their 

meals, you will not find white flour, canned foods, skim or lowfat 

milk, refined or hydrogenated vegetable oils, synthetic vitamins, or 

food colorings. 

“Many of today’s foods contain unnecessary, artificial 

ingredients that hurt the body more than they help it,” Lori said. 

Here are just some of the dietary guidelines set forth by the 

Weston A. Price Foundation: 

• Eat whole, unprocessed foods. 

• Eat beef, lamb, game, organ meats, poultry and eggs from pasturefed 

animals. 

• Eat wild fish (not farm-raised), fish eggs and shellfish from 

unpolluted waters. 

• Consume full-fat milk and milk products from pasture-fed cows. 

• Use animal fats, such as lard, egg yolks, cream and butter liberally. 

• Use only traditional vegetable oils: extra virgin olive oil, expellerexpressed 

sesame oil, small amounts of expeller-expressed flax oil, 

and the tropical oils – coconut, palm, and palm kernel oil. 

• Eat fresh, preferably organic vegetables. 

• Get plenty of sleep, exercise and natural light. 

• Do not consume commercially processed foods such as cookies, 

cakes, TV dinners and soft drinks. 

• Avoid refined sweeteners such as sugar, dextrose, glucose, and 

high-fructose corn syrup. 

• Avoid white flour, white flour products and white rice. 

• Avoid hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats and oils. 

• Avoid foods cooked or fried in polyunsaturated oils or partially 

hydrogenated vegetable oils. 

NutritionWorks Wellness Center gives their clients 

individualized nutrition programs to help resolve health problems 

by restoring optimum organ function. These programs can include 

dietary changes that reduce sugar intake and incorporate healthy 

fats. Their approach includes Nutrition Response Testing SM and 

personalized whole food supplements. “Whole food nutrition, 

paired with dietary changes, offers a strong foundation for better 

health,” Lori said. “When you give the body the correct nutrients, it 

regains its ability to repair itself.” 

NutritionWorks Wellness Center is 

open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 

and Thursdays at their location, 1900 State 

Street, Ste. 4, Bettendorf. Gift certificates 

are available for the holiday season. To 

find out more, call (563) 355-4864 or visit 

NutritionWorksWellness.com. 

To watch their video, scan the QR 

code or visit https://vimeo.com/134627371 

Heal Your Body Naturally 

– Through Nutrition! 

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? 

NutritionWorks Wellness Center can help! NutritionWorks 

Wellness Center is dedicated to improving and maintaining 

health through a nutritional approach to care. We offer 

Nutrition Response Testing SM which is a safe, non-invasive 

system of analysis that uses the body’s own reflexes to 

test a client’s organs, joints, muscles and glands to 

address the underlying cause of stress or ill health. We 

then design personalized whole food clinical nutrition 

programs, and most importantly, dietary changes, to help 

the body heal. 

Nutrition Response Testing SM can help with: 

– Fatigue 

– Sleep Problems 

– Weight Concerns 

– Digestive Disorders 

– Menopause 

– Hormonal Issues 

– Joint Discomfort 

– Skin Conditions 

– Muscle Aches 

– Blood Sugar Issues 

– And More! 

From left, Jenna Crookshanks, Client Advocate; Lori Sullivan, RN, HHP, 

Owner/Practitioner; and Jessica Harris, Front Desk Manager. 

(563) 355-4864 

1900 State Street, Suite 4, Bettendorf, IA 

NutritionWorksWellness.com 


These cookies are a holiday staple! The secret ingredient of sour cream (not so secret anymore!) 

makes these cookies soft and mouthwatering. Sprinkle with your favorite holiday jewels or glaze 

with frosting – either way, they will be the hit of your cookie trays! 

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies 

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 

1 c. sugar 1 egg 

1 t. vanilla 1 t. almond extract 

1/2 c. sour cream 1 t. baking soda 

pinch of salt 

3-1/2 c. flour 

1. In a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar until creamy. 

2. Add in the egg, sour cream and extracts. 

3. Sift in baking soda, salt and flour. Combine until soft dough 

forms. 

4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least one 

hour or up to two days. 

5. To bake the cookies, roll the dough out on a floured surface. Using cookie cutters, cut out 

dough to a 1/2 in. thickness. Lay cut-out shapes on a greased cookie sheet. 

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees, or just until set and edges are very lightly brown. 

7. Allow cookies to cool before decorating. Store in an airtight container. Cookies will stay fresh 

for up to three days. Cookies can be frozen for up to two months. 

Bring all the scents of outside … inside! Simmering a pot of this while wrapping presents, 

gathering around the fireplace or holding a holiday party will instantly fill your home with festive 

cheer! 

Homemade Christmas Scent for Your Home 

1 grapefruit, sliced 

1 orange, sliced 

2 small sprigs of pine branch needles (or a sprig of fresh 

rosemary) 

4 cinnamon sticks 

1 t. whole cloves 

1 t. whole allspice berries/cloves 

enough water to cover 

1. Place all ingredients in a large stock pot. 

2. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. 

3. Bring stock pot to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Place on a back burner of the stove, out 

of the reach of little ones. 

4. Allow to simmer for two to three hours. If water starts to evaporate, refill. 

5. When done, strain all ingredients and place in a large mason jar with a lid and secure. Keep in 

the fridge. Use again within one month. 

For more of Ally’s recipes check out the recipe section at 

www.qcfamilyfocus.com or www.sweetandsavoryfood.com 



At Sport Clips Haircuts, It’s Good To Be A Guy! 


Most guys don’t think about their haircuts 24/7. Basically, 

it’s just another thing they have to do. But, just because something 

is an obligation doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. That’s why Sport 

Clips Haircuts was created. They’ve turned something guys have 

to do, into something they’ll want to do. 

“Sport Clips is unlike any other place you’ve been to get a 

haircut,” said Chris Burgmeier, who owns Sport Clips in Davenport 

and Dubuque, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois, with his wife, Katie. “It’s 

everything a guy could want! We have large-screen TVs playing 

sporting events that you can watch during your haircut. Plus, our 

guy-smart stylists know how to give you the cut that’s just right for 

you.” 

Chris added that their signature service is the MVP 

Experience, which includes a stylist consultation and a precision 

haircut; a steamed towel treatment; a massaging tea tree shampoo 

and leave-in conditioner treatment; and a relaxing neck and 

shoulder treatment. 

Iowa and Illinois Locations 

Chris and Katie began their experience as Sport Clips 

franchise owners by opening a Dubuque location in June 2012, at 

2805 NW Arterial. Spurred on by the success of that venture, they 

later opened a Sport Clips in Davenport in 2014 at 4760 Elmore 

Avenue. On Nov. 14, 2015, they opened their second Quad-Cities 

location at 4347 16th Street, Moline, across from SouthPark Mall. 

“We’ve received an encouraging response from the community 

ranging from men and boys of all ages, as well as moms,” Katie said. 

“We believe in pampering our clients in a fun, casual atmosphere. 

We want them to enjoy the experience and look forward to their 

next visit. It is about the experience, and we do everything we can 

to make their haircut memorable.” 

In addition to their work with Sport Clips, Chris is a 

territory manager for A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing in Dubuque, 

and Katie is a guidance counselor with Central DeWitt Community 

Schools in DeWitt, Iowa. 

“Katie and I were both interested in doing our own thing 

apart from our work,” Chris said, “and the opportunities available 

to us with Sport Clips seemed like a great fit. The Sport Clips’ 

values are very similar to our own – and we both love sports! The 

sports theme has proven to be very popular. The employees even 

wear sports uniforms – for example, some are dressed as referees. 

It’s like getting a haircut in a top-notch man-cave. The wait for a 

haircut isn’t long, but if you do have a short wait, there will be 

copies of Sports Illustrated and Men’s Health for you to read – 

and of course, there’s always sports on TV.” 

Sport Clips Nationwide 

Sport Clips was created by Gordon Logan, an 

entrepreneur and veteran with many years of franchise experience. 

The first Sport Clips opened in Austin, Texas, in 1993. It took 

only five years to open the first 50 stores, and by 2007, Sport 

Clips celebrated the opening of its 400th and 500th store in the 

same year. In 2012, the franchise expanded into Canada, and 

now, Sport Clips is open in all 50 states and has more than 1,400 

locations open in the U.S. and Canada. 

Sport Clips is proud to be a strong supporter of our 

nation’s veterans. Sport Clips’ Help A Hero campaign has raised 

more than $3 million to help deployed and hospitalized U.S. 

service members call home through the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ 

Operation Uplink. Help A Hero also provides scholarships to 

active-duty service members and veterans through the VFW’s 

Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program. By providing 

scholarships for use at post-secondary schools, including trade 

schools, their goal is to make the transition from a military career 

to the civilian workforce a little easier. 

Sport Clips is also active in the realm of auto racing, the 

fastest sport in America. They have sponsored NASCAR drivers 

for many years and currently sponsor Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny 

Hamlin and Carl Edwards. Sport Clips Racing entered its seventh 

season in 2015 as a partner with Joe Gibbs Racing. 

“We’re proud to be part of the Sport Clips team,” Chris 

said. “It’s truly an all-American company. We look forward to 

future growth in the Midwest, which Katie and I both love.” 

For more information on Sport Clips, contact: the 

Davenport location at (563) 424-1126 or visit SportClips. 

com/ia501; the Dubuque location at (563) 556-1820 or visit 

SportClips.com/ia401; and the Moline location at (309) 517- 

6765 or visit SportClips.com/il821. 


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Treats and Trunks Event: 

An Evening Of Fall Fun 

Mark McLaughlin 

Mickle Communications 

Scott Kaczinski Music Ministries, with the help 

of Thrivent Financial, hosted the first annual Treats and 

Trunks event for special needs adults on Thursday, Oct. 

29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeWitt Evangelical Free 

Church in DeWitt, Iowa. 

Scott and Annette Kaczinski of Kaczinski 

Music Ministries have been in full-time Christian music 

ministry for over 12 years. As part of their ministry, they 

sing with special needs adults, or Truth Singers, every 

week. Each October, the Truth Singers hold a costume 

night and this year, Scott and Annette extended the event 

to include Treats and Trunks. 

“I first heard of an event like this from my niece,” 

Annette said. “She told me that their church in Chicago 

had held an event where 

special needs adults came to 

the church parking lot and 

went from trunk to trunk, 

collecting goodies in a fun, 

safe environment.” 

“Treats and Trunks was a 

great community event that 

I believe is needed for adults 

with special needs,” said 

Michele Traver, a Financial 

Associate with Thrivent. 

“There are not many programs 

that bring the community 

together with special needs adults. The attendees were 

very excited about this event.” 

Businesses, churches, and community members 

participated by driving their 

vehicles into the church 

parking lot and providing a 

decorated trunk or truck bed 

filled with 100 treats. These 

treats could be edible, like 

candy and cookies, or fun 

items like glow sticks. 

The event was a huge 

success with more than 25 

decorated trunks and about 

85 special needs adults. In all, 

about 200 guests attended the 

event. Afterward, participants 

enjoyed a meal that included 

hot dogs, chips, cookie, and lemonade. 

“We are so grateful to all who participated in 

Treats and Trunks,” said Annette. “Our Truth Singers 

absolutely loved the event! It was a great way to show 

them the love of Christ in a very tangible way.” 

“Our special needs friends are already looking 

forward to next year,” Scott added. “We appreciate all 

the help from Thrivent and the participation of other 

churches, businesses, and families in the community.” 

Scott and Annette are now planning for the 

Truth Singer Christmas Party, to be held Dec. 10, 2015. 

Families can sponsor a Truth Singer for $20 each. The 

money will buy Christmas gifts for each special needs 

adult. For more information on the Truth Singers group, 

visit www.scottkministries.com. 

“The smiles, happy voices, costumes, and 

countless thank you’s were definitely worth the time,” 

Michele said. “I was thankful to be a part of this event 

and to work with Scott and 

Annette in their ministry. We 

look forward to next year.” 

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 

Shannon Swanson 

Manager, IL Branch, Good Samaritan Society Services@Home 

It is hard to believe the 

year is coming to a close. December 

is here! With it comes the hustle 

and bustle of the holiday season. 

Christmas shopping, parties, setting 

up travel plans, and getting all that 

last-minute shopping finished. 

Sometimes the month moves so 

quickly, it is hard to remember the 

true meaning of the holiday season. 

As a faith-based 

organization, the Good Samaritan 

Society honors this season of Christmas as recognition of the 

birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. However, this new “Christmas 

season” that has developed through the years is one of 

spending time with family and friends. Annual gatherings 

have been developed, whether they are work-related, an ugly 

sweater party with close and lasting friends, or the yearly 

dinner made and enjoyed with your immediate and extended 

family. Everyone’s Christmas Season is a little bit different, 

and everyone’s feelings about the Christmas Season vary as 

well. For some, this truly is the most wonderful time of the 

year, filled with excitement and joy. 

In my job as a healthcare professional, I am able 

to see the Christmas season through the eyes of those I 

serve. Family gatherings may have split when the oldest 

generation was no longer able to hold them. One such 

story was told to me by our Clinton Services@Home® 

Manager, Jennifer Green. It was the story of a woman who 

once hosted all her family dinners for years, and lovingly 

prepared every dish herself. But in time, she was no longer 

capable of doing so without help. 

“We have a client who is your ‘picture perfect’ 

grandma,” Jennifer said. “She always wants to bake or 

cook her favorite family dishes and meals, yet her arthritic 

hands and feeble body won’t allow her to do it on her own. 

She counts on our caregivers to help make her famous, 

yet traditional meals and cookies. Without the help of 

Services@Home®, none of this could continue.” 

Services@Home® staff and caregivers make it our 

goal to help our clients and their families continue to have 

the most traditional Christmas season they can. They 

assist in a variety of ways – from helping with cooking 

meals and wrapping presents, to driving our clients to and 

from their children’s gatherings, or simply attending their 

Christmas church service with them. This time of year, we 

proudly make it our mission to let our clients know that 

just because their circumstances may have changed, their 

holiday traditions will not. 

J ust because your 

life changes doesn’t 

mean you have to 

change everything. 

Services@Home from the Good Samaritan 

Society can help you find the best solutions 

to fit your needs, so you may never have to 

leave the place you call home. 

To learn more about our services in The Quad 

Cities and surrounding areas call (844) 359-4446. 

All faiths or beliefs are welcome. 


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Interacting with a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Patient 

Mary Huebbe 

Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village 

I once mentioned to a coworker 

that I felt sorry for a family that was 

watching their Mom go through the 

stages of Alzheimer’s disease. My 

coworker was floored by my words. She 

said her Mom went through Alzheimer’s 

and it was harder on her Mom than it 

was on the family. 

How would you like a life where 

you know something is wrong, but you 

don’t know what it is or how to talk 

about it? What if you had to go to the bathroom, but you 

couldn’t remember where it was and after searching so long, 

you accidentally soiled yourself? As a family member, you 

would understand the disease and its effects. As the person 

experiencing Alzheimer’s, you wouldn’t remember you had 

the disease, and so would feel shame and confusion. 

No matter who you are or what your background 

is, when a person in your care is experiencing dementia or 

Alzheimer’s, you need to change your outlook. You need to 

put who you are aside and become a part of their life. You 

must show them respect and be aware of them at all times. 

If they are searching for something, take the time to help 

them find it. You should listen closely to them, and have 

patience when their words won’t come. 

Be sure to offer suggestions when they 

are having difficulty. Avoid arguing, even 

when you’re right. Encourage them to explain 

their thoughts. You can also encourage unspoken 

communication, such as pointing. Use short, simple 

words and speak slowly and clearly. Be aware of your 

facial expressions and the tone of your voice. Keep a 

positive attitude and let them feel your care through your 

voice. Don’t let them feel your frustration with them 

repeating things. 

If what you do brings back a pleasant memory for 

them, then you’ve definitely made a difference in their life. 

As caregivers, that is what we are called to do. Ask them 

about their favorite songs or activities they’ve enjoyed 

in the past. It is an amazing feeling when you help their 

memories to surface for even a short time! 

To learn more about Dementia or Alzheimer’s, 

please join us on Friday, December 11, from 1-3 p.m. in 

the Koning Center at Ridgecrest Village, 4130 Northwest 

Boulevard, Davenport. We are bringing in an amazing 

speaker, Teepa Snow, for the seminar, “Why They Do What 

They Do.” If you’d like a peek at some of her work, look up 

“Phrases to Learn for Caregivers” by Teepa Snow online. 

Please RSVP by Friday, December 4, to Mary 

at (563) 391-3430. Seating is limited. Overflow parking 

will be located at Grandview Baptist Church, across from 

Ridgecrest Village on Northwest Boulevard. 

We invite you to join us for these upcoming events at Ridgecrest Village. 

We are pleased to host one of America’s leading 

educators about dementia. Teepa Snow 

will present Why Do They Do That? – 

a seminar for families and professionals 

living or working with demetria. 

Friday, December 11, 2015 – 1 to 3 pm 

Ridgecrest Village Koning Activity Center 

There is no charge to attend. Seating is limited. 

Please RSVP by December 8. 

Open House 

Thursday, 

December 17, 2015 

1 to 3 pm 

at the Ridgecrest Arcade 

View our beautifully 

decorated campus 

while enjoying 

refreshments and 

holiday music. 

Unable to attend the Open House? Schedule a tour to view 

Forest of Trees. Dec. 17 to Christmas. 

To RSVP for the Teepa Snow seminar, or to schedule a tour and 

complimentary luncheon, call Bob or Mary at (563) 391-3430. 

Our Continued Care programs: 

n Independent Living 

n Assisted Living (with a Memory Care neighborhood) 

n 24 Hour Nursing Care 

4130 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA • www.ridgecrestvillage.org 


Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. 

Audiology Consultants 


Will my hearing aids ever break down 

or need to be repaired? 

Like any piece of electronic equipment, hearing aids 

break down from time to time. The frequency of hearing 

aid break down varies greatly depending on a number of 

factors including age of the hearing aid, wearing practices, 

and cleaning routines. While careful use and care of your 

hearing aids will help reduce problems with your aids, the 

need for occasional hearing aid repairs will arise. 

Hearing aids are small computers that we wear 

all day and in lots of different environments. They are 

subjected to changes in temperature and humidity which 

introduce moisture into the components of the hearing aids. 

Hearing aids are also subjected to ear wax which can make 

its way into the hearing aid and cause problems. To reduce 

the problems you experience, it is important to be diligent 

with the care and maintenance of your hearing aids. The 

most important things you can do are: 

• Clean your hearing aids on a daily basis. Your audiologist 

can demonstrate proper cleaning technique to make sure 

ear wax and build up is removed from your hearing aids 

daily. 

• Handle your aids with care. Hearing aids are fragile and 

dropping them on hard surfaces can damage the shell or 

dislodge parts. 

• Be mindful of when you wear your hearing aids. While 

consistent hearing aid use is encouraged, it is also important 

to consider what environments you are in when you wear 

your hearing aids. For example, wearing your hearing aids 

while exercising is likely to introduce moisture into the 

components of your hearing aids (through increased body 

heat and perspiration) and will increase the likelihood of 

hearing aid problems. 

• If moisture continues to be a problem with hearing aids, use 

of a drying system like a Dry & Store could be considered. 

New hearing aids come with a warranty, typically 

ranging from 1-3 years, that covers basic hearing aid 

repairs. It is not uncommon to see increased hearing aid 

repairs with older hearing aids. While it is rare a hearing 

aid can’t be repaired, the age of the hearing aid is something 

to be considered when deciding whether to repair or replace 

a hearing aid. Most hearing aids last approximately 5-7 

years. 

If you have questions regarding proper care or 

cleaning procedures for your hearing aids, consult your 

audiologist for more helpful hints! 

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Senior Star at Elmore Place Pampers Guests with 

Chef’s Table Dining Experience 

Take a Break from the Holiday Shopping and Enjoy a Gourmet Luncheon 

Senior Star at Elmore Place 

Calling all holiday shoppers … the culinary team at Senior 

Star at Elmore Place is thrilled to invite the first 15 people 

who RSVP to a gourmet Chef’s Table dining experience 

at 12 p.m. Friday, December 11 at 4502 Elmore Avenue, 

Davenport. 

As a follow-up to his November television 

appearance cooking live with Paula Sands, Chef Kevin 

Kintz, food and beverage director at Senior Star at Elmore 

Place, will introduce a delectable menu during this special 

event. The Chef’s Table will be reserved for VIPs and 

their special guests. Luncheon attendees will be treated to 

a menu specially prepared and served by Kintz. Featured 

holiday healthy dishes will include mixed spring greens 

with fresh berries and a basil and lime vinaigrette dressing, 

herb-crusted filet of beef, roasted red potatoes in their 

jackets, baby green beans and white chocolate raspberry 

cheesecake. 

“We welcome the opportunity to be able to 

host our friends and neighbors for such a unique dining 

experience,” said Marc Strohschein, Executive Director 

at Senior Star at Elmore Place. “The Chef’s Table will 

give our Quad Cities neighbors and friends a break from 

their holiday shopping to enjoy a festive luncheon on our 

beautiful campus.” 

The first 15 people to respond will be invited 

along with one guest to Senior Star at Elmore Place, 

limiting the Chef’s Table experience to 30 guests. 

Personalized campus tours will also be available. 

Please RSVP by Dec. 9 by calling 563-359-0100. 

Basil and Lime Vinaigrette Salad Recipe 

by Senior Star Chef Kevin Kintz 

Dressing 

1 ounce balsamic vinegar 1 ounce honey 

½-ounce fresh lime juice 3 ounces salad oil 

Coarse salt 

Fresh ground pepper 

3 basil leaves – ribbon stripped 

Using a whisk, combine vinegar, honey and 

lime juice. Add oil in a slow stream while whisking. 

Season with basil, salt and pepper to taste. 

Salad (serves 4) 

8 cups baby spinach 1 cup fresh blueberries 

1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh strawberries 

¼-cup toasted sunflower seeds 

In a large bowl, toss spinach with basil lime 

vinaigrette dressing, then place on desired serving plate. 

Arrange fresh fruit on top. Sprinkle with sunflower 

seeds. 

Enjoy our 

Winter Stay 

program. 

Enjoy worry-free transportation this Holiday season. 

No need to head outside to get your mail, simply walk 

down the warm, cozy hallway! 

Choose to spend time with as many new friends as you’d 

like, without having to leave home. 

563-265-3903 

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4500 Elmore Ave. 

Davenport, IA 

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