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Publisher: Mike MickleEditor: Karen Mickle

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Join thousands of others as they help us promote happy healthy families in the QCA. Call 563-940-7875 for more information. QC Family Focus Magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mickle Communications Group LLC. Publication of advertising and articles does not constitute endorsement. The publisher reserves the right to refuse and/or edit any materials for publication. You can contact us at QC Family Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, 563-940-7875 or email: [email protected].

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Jeff Ashcraft Diane Baker - Linda Barlow

Brenda Boleyn Ph.D. Roger BrannanDavid W. Deuth

Brooke Falline - Kim Fein John Frederick, M.D.

Curtis Ford Tawnya Hambly

Kelly HendershotKirk Marske

Mike Mickle - Kim MillsJoni Mitchell

Dr. David Moyer Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel

Beth PetersLisa M. Reisen - Beau Shay

Steven Silverman, D.C., M.S.Julie Sisk - Vera Stokes Barbara Wiese Ph.D.

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Join thousands of others as they help us promote happy healthy families in the QCA. Call 563-940-7875 for more information.QC Family Focus Magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mickle Communications Group LLC. Publication of advertising and articles does not constitute endorsement. The publisher reserves the right to refuse and/or edit any materials for publication. You can contact us at QC Family Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, 563-940-7875 or email: [email protected]. ©Copyright 2014.



Ashley Hempel • Tassy Johnson • Nick MartelShannon Colgan • Estelle Nester

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Tassy Johnson • Nick MartelShannon Colgan • Estelle Nester

Videographer: Harry Walker

Join thousands of others as they help us promote happy healthy families in the QCA. Call 563-940-7875 for more information. QC Family Focus Magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mickle Communications Group LLC. Publication of advertising and articles does not constitute endorsement. The publisher reserves the right to refuse and/or edit any materials for publication. You can contact us at QC Family Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, 563-940-7875 or email: [email protected].

©Copyright 2013.

Serving Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

Family FocusQCMONTHLY

May 2013

7 Contributing Editors

Jeff Ashcraft Diane Baker - Linda Barlow

Brenda Boleyn Ph.D. Roger BrannanDavid W. Deuth

Brooke Falline - Kim Fein John Frederick, M.D.

Curtis Ford Tawnya Hambly

Kelly HendershotKirk Marske

Mike Mickle - Kim MillsJoni Mitchell

Dr. David Moyer Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel

Beth PetersLisa M. Reisen - Beau Shay

Steven Silverman, D.C., M.S.Julie Sisk - Vera Stokes Barbara Wiese Ph.D.

James Zahara - Phyllis Zalenski

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Family Fun in Full Bloom

TEENS AS TEACHERS

Be sure to tune into WHBF on May 5th at 10:35pm for the next episode of Rule Ur Game. The only Quad City Show where Quad City teens are the reporters and they feature stories about the great things happening in their schools. We always visit at least 4 schools across the area, two from Illinois and two from Iowa. Rule Ur Game is hosted by WHBF Sports Director Jay Kidwell and produced by Mickle Communications! Go to our Rule Ur Game Facebook page and “like” us. Then suggest some stories we could cover at your school.

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Brenda Boleyn David W. Deuth

Evin ErsanJill D. Evola-Vokt

Kim FeinCurtis Ford

Maggie GehlsenTawnya HamblyFrank Klipsch IVRachel F. KingLaura L. KoppLisa LockheartKirk MarskeMike MickleGreta Nelson

Michael OppeltAnna Renkosiak

Dawn SaulIvy ShoultzJason Strang

Karen Wadsworth Barbara WieseJames Zahara

Watch the next Rule ur Game on September 20 at 1 pm on the Quad City CW Channel 26. It’s the only show where Quad City teens are the reporters and they are reporting on the great things happening in their schools!

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YEARS!!! I wanted to tweet about it. I had the hashtags all ready. #dudeit’sbeentwodecadesturnonyourtv, #longevity, #don’tevenplayaweathermanontv. My kids cringe when I use hashtags, so I refrained. Most recently, I was out on one of the warmest days of the summer. I noticed a few people looked at my chest when they walked by. I thought they were just concerned that some elderly guy was profusely sweating. Nope, I walked in the door, Karen looked at my shirt and said, “Mickey!” I looked down and my perspiration had created a shape that looked like Mickey Mouse’s head. She took it as a sign that we need to go back to Disney. I believe it means that I need to walk MUCH faster and only at night where I can’t be seen. SO, if you see me out and about, feel free to say hi, just don’t expect a weather forecast or even an update on breaking news. However, if I’m wearing an article of clothing inside out, I’d appreciate a heads up. Have a great month! This is issue is packed with great activities for the kids and a couple of great contests, plus all the other important information shared by our contributing editors. Thanks for all your support.

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Your Mickle’s Worthby Mike Mickle

Welcome to “almost Fall” everyone. It feels like I blinked and Summer was gone. Karen and I have survived sending Kate to high school. She is on the swim team so for the next 8 weeks, one of us will be taking her to practice at 5am twice a week. Ugh. We are coming to terms with our oldest being a Junior. High school graduation is not far away. We also observed our “last” first day of elementary school. Matt is a mighty sixth grader now. There was no family vacation this summer. We were woefully unprepared for the chaos of juggling sports and other activities for the three kids. However, I did start on a path to a healthier lifestyle. I decided it was long overdue for me to shed some pounds, clear my head and do something healthy. I hate running, so I decided to walk. It began as a way to plan projects and get my blood pumping. It has now turned into a passion that has my family calling me an elderly Forest Gump. I have mastered, “I was walking” in a voice that, I believe, would make Tom Hanks proud. Unfortunately, the clearing of my head is not always successful. For example, I took a little more time than planned recently. I raced home to shower, change clothes and get to a video shoot. It was for a local dentist. I was there for an hour with my chief videographer, Harry Walker. We interviewed the dentist and two patients. I chatted with the office staff for quite some time and when I returned home, I realized I had worn my shirt inside out! Yep, I sat down at the computer, reached up to mess with a button on the shirt and couldn’t feel the button, yet the shirt was still fastened. That’s when I discovered the shirt was inside out, with tags proudly displayed, the polo emblem on the wrong side and my button facing toward me rather than away from me. I can’t prove that there was a conspiracy in my house to put the shirt on the hanger that way. No one is talking, but I have my suspicions. Ugh. Even with all the people I encountered, not one told me about the mistake. Several days later, I was walking and a truck with city employees pulled up beside me, rolled down the window and asked, “Hey, is it gonna rain today?” I could tell they were very proud of their comedic talents. So, I refrained from telling them I haven’t anchored a weathercast in 22

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It’s reboot time again for students, parents and teachers. For those looking for efficient and creative ways to get stuff done this school year, there are better choices than ever to take notes, study, present ideas and archive work. The Verizon Education Tools app offers customers a way to easily transform a tablet or smartphone into a mobile educational tool, and there are several other mobile tools to help get a jump on the school year.• Adobe Voice is a new Adobe product that allows students

to create a presentation or tell a story by choosing from thousands of provided stock images and easily adding their own voice narration. Voice even promises “cinema-quality animation” to help make presentations shine.

• Artkive allows for the easy organization of art projects and memorabilia that otherwise might clutter the refrigerator. Parents can snap a photo, tag it with the student’s name and age and store it online to save phone memory. It also allows parents to share their kids’ masterpieces with friends and family members, and gather a school year’s worth of their child’s art into a keepsake book.

• Fetchnotes is an easy collaborative online note-taking service, with tools for jotting down notes, tagging them, and collaborating with fellow students. As a bonus, the Fetchnotes app uses the language of social media, employing hashtags and the @ symbol for added convenience. Collaborators can also attach documents from Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.

• ShowMe is a digital presentation application for teaching and learning. Students and teachers can access the ShowMe database of lessons and create their own presentations to share. Teachers can offer virtual classes and students of all ages can create presentations.

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The school year has begun and eager young minds are turning their attention to unlocking what may seem to them to be a mysterious and magical activity – learning to read, something that so many of us take for granted. For some children, progress will occur in a predictable manner. For others, however, progress will be slower and take a great deal more effort on their part. It also will require specific materials and methods geared toward the needs of these children so that they can keep up with expected proficiency levels at each grade level. Learning to read is a process introduced to young children over many years as they develop cognitively and socially in their abilities to master the components of the complex skills that go into becoming a successful reader. Parents start this process long before pre-school begins by reading books to their children, modeling first of all the importance of reading, but also such skills as fluency, expression, and vocabulary. This provides a wonderful foundation to the formal instruction that begins during the preschool years and continues in ever advancing levels throughout the student’s schooling. Research studies consistently show that children who still struggle with reading at 3rd grade will likely continue to struggle all through their school years. Because of this timeframe, schools are emphasizing the critical need for early intervention for young readers who are not mastering specific skills at each grade level. Schools have chosen to use a wide variety of reading programs as the basis for their curriculum. Regardless of the publisher, a reading program must contain five parts, as prescribed by best practice as well as federal regulations. These parts are: phonemic awareness (words are made up of smaller sounds), phonics (matching sounds to symbols called letters), fluency (reading rate), vocabulary (individual word recognition and meaning), and comprehension (putting together the whole process to acquire meaning). Some programs and reading methods place a greater emphasis on one part or another, but all parts (representing skills) must be developed in order for a student to become a proficient reader. For some students, estimated by some sources to be about one in four, learning to read will not occur with just any reading curriculum or method. Instead, these students require specific interventions and instruction. Some of these students will be diagnosed with dyslexia, a specific type of learning disability that is neurological in origin and characterized by challenges with word recognition, breaking words into parts (phonemes and morphemes), blending the parts together, as well as

reading fluency and spelling. Schools are recognizing the importance of early intervention and have begun to screen children usually three times (fall, winter, spring) each school year starting in pre-school with assessments that check for ability compared to norms (skill levels corresponding to each age level). For students showing significant deviations from what we talk about as proficiency levels, teaching should be focused on the individual student’s needs. Language instruction needs to be taught explicitly using a simultaneous m u l t i s e n s o r y (visual, auditory, kinesthetic-tactile) approach. Speech sounds (phonemes) are linked to letters (graphemes) in a deliberate and sequential manner by the teacher. “Effective instruction for students with dyslexia is explicit, direct, cumulative, intensive, and focused on the structure of language” (IDA, Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, p.11). Review is an important introduction to each lesson, which needs to be taught in a step-by-step manner. Structure, routines, and repetition are also critical to the lessons for students with dyslexia. Your child’s school will share with you the results of the universal screenings conducted during the school year. If scores are below grade level proficiency, find out what interventions your child is receiving to ensure that he or she will be reading at grade level each year. Ask what you can do at home as well to provide practice as appropriate. A good resource for teachers and parents alike is The International Dyslexia Association’s website - http://www.interdys.org. General information about dyslexia, its symptoms and causes, are explained in an easy to follow manner. Specific resources are provided as well. Awareness and understanding will help you to be a partner with the school in getting the best materials and instruction for the individual needs of your young reader. We all have the same goal in mind – helping each child to be a successful, lifelong reader.

Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D.Professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University

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If you are relocating this semester, you can help your children settle into a new home and school. Moving is a traumatic experience as children have to get accustomed to a different home, a strange town and new friends. They may also be missing old friends and familiar places. There are some ways you can make the transition to a new school seamless. The most important approach is to understand and acknowledge their fears and anxieties and address as many as you can.Get orientated Contact your new school and ask for a tour. If you can get a copy of your child’s schedule, you can trace their daily route from home to school and then around school to all their classes. Knowing where they need to go will help to reduce anxiety. Ask your new school about the buddy system. Many schools assign ‘buddies’ to new students who help them to settle in and find their way around.Know your new school Look online and ask the school for brochures or information on activities and clubs. Knowing all the fun things they can do may help kids foster a positive image of their new school. Getting involved in activities, sports and clubs from day one is a great way for your kids to make new friends. The website can also provide information about dress codes, teachers, school rules and supplies needed so your child can be prepared.

Talk it out Ask your child what they are most afraid of or what they worry about when they think about their new school. For example, if they are concerned about getting lost on their bike ride or walk to school, offer to drop them off for the first week or take the route together a couple of times before school starts so that they feel confident. Getting them to talk about possible problems and helping to address their concerns will alleviate anxiety.Get organized No one knows your child like you and so you are able to pre-empt any possible issues. For example, shop for and plan clothing choices for the first week. Make sure that they have their school supplies, and that their new school has all your contact details.It’s a celebration! Give them something to look forward to for their first week at their new school. Celebrate their first day with a cupcake party or take them somewhere special on the weekend after their first week. Having something positive to focus on will help to motivate them. Finally, to help your child adjust to new books, teaching methods, gaps in math skills, or homework load, a tutor can save the day! Meeting with your student 2 or 3 times each week for the first semester at a new school, a tutor can boost confidence and relieve transition jitters.

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You’ve been working to build a relationship with your child’s teacher. Now it’s time for parent-teacher conferences and you’re already wondering what you may hear. Conferences are different at all grade levels. When your child is in elementary school, you only need to get to know one teacher. In intermediate school, your child suddenly has multiple teachers who specialize in different content areas. By the time your student reaches high school, it’s difficult to keep from feeling overwhelmed, as class sizes are larger and teachers are working with more students. Also, your child probably doesn’t confide as much as when they were in elementary school. Back then, you knew about the math problems they just couldn’t get and the fear of speaking in front of the whole class. There are some ways to feel more connected.• Relationships are still key. Spend time building and maintaining

relationships with your child’s teachers. It pays off.• Educate yourself. You don’t need to become an expert to

have some understanding of information about your child that’s important. Learning a few terms such as Dibbels, SRI, standardized tests, and Lexile score can help you feel more in touch. Ask questions…ask lots of questions. What do these assessments really mean in terms of your child’s success in school? What can you do to help?

• Review your child’s tests, homework, projects. Know what grades they’ve received.

• Be prepared for conferences with some questions for the teacher: What does my child do well? Where could they improve? Are there skills they need to build to be successful in school? How can I help?

• Learn to use available resources. Use digital systems like Infinite Campus to help you stay on top of your intermediate or high school student’s progress. You’ll learn about absences that may not have been authorized, grades for important projects or papers, and see that key assignments/projects have not been submitted.

• Continue the conversation. Conferences are only a part of an ongoing discussion that you and your child’s teacher and/or counselor will be engaged in…whether your child is a stellar student or barely passing…the conversation should be ongoing and not just a couple of times per year.

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Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa?

Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful” in Scott County?

Through community involvement community priorities are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, needs can be met through facilitating communication with the early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board?

The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse?

From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding?

Through evaluation of community forum information and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities are as follows:

1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments for all children. 3. Increase awareness regarding the importance of the early years. 4. Increase positive relationships between children and parents. 5. Increase the number of center and home based providers meeting quality standards.

Are the same services always funded?

Not always. In addition to funding decisions meeting community priorities, funding decisions adjust to community resources as well. For instance if a funding source becomes available in our community to provide a service that Scott County Kids has traditionally funded, Scott County Kids would adjust or reduce funding accordingly. Any unobligated funding would then be contracted to another community priority. …and it’s not all about funding! We strive to enrich the early childhood system of Scott County. The system is made up of many private and public service providers – all working to better the lives of children.


plan). Your child care nurse consultant can help with care plans.

9. Medication record (if a child is taking medica-tions at school or child care).

Free health forms are available at: www.idph.state.ia.us/hcci

The end of summer is near and soon children will be going back to school and infants and children may be entering child care. All children enrolling in child care and school need a complete health record. A complete health record includes:

1. A well child physical exam (signed by a MD, DO, PA or Nurse Prac-titioner).

2. An Iowa Department of Public Health Certifi-cate of Immunization (or Certificate of Im-munization Exemp-

tion).

3. A dental screening yearly starting at age 1.

4. A vision screening.

5. A hearing screening.

6. A blood lead screening at age 12 months and 2 years. (For children at high risk also screen at 18 months, 3, 4, 5 and 6 years of age).

7. A developmental screening.

8. A care plan for children with special health or developmental needs (i.e.: asthma action plan; IEP; behavioral

August is National Immuniza-tion Awareness Month. In-fants, children, preteens, teens and even adults need immunizations to protect them from disease and to help keep them healthy. Ac-cording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), im-munizations are one of the top 10 public health accom-plishments of the 20th Centu-ry.

The CDC recommends rou-tine vaccination to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine preventable diseases include: whooping cough (pertussis), polio, Hepatitis A,

B and C, measles and influen-za, just to name a few.

Child care providers can en-courage parents to keep their children fully vaccinated and should request updated im-munization records as chil-dren are due for vaccination. Free immunization forms are available from Iowa Depart-ment of Public Health www.idph.state.ia.us/IMMTB and free posters are available from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/

For help with assessing if chil-dren in your care are fully immunized call your local child care nurse consultant.

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World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-6, 2014. Supporting breastfeeding is one way to

show you care for the health and development of infants.

Breast milk helps protect ba-bies from illness and is associat-ed with lower respiratory in-fections, asthma, obesity and diabetes. Research has also shown that breastfeeding re-

duces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Breast milk is also easier to digest. Do you have policies in place to support breastfeeding moms? Do you have a quiet

place where moms can breast-feed on their lunch break or before they drive home? For

more information about breast-feeding contact your local child

care nurse consultant.

An eye exam and vision screening is recommended

for all children.

Jessica Redden, RN Child Care Nurse Consultant

Scott County Health Department 600 W. 4th Street

Davenport, IA 52801 563-326-8618 Ext. 8821

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The end of summer is near and children are back in school, and infants and children may be entering child care. All children enrolling in child care and school need a complete health record. A complete health record includes:

Infants, children, preteens, teens and even adults need immunizations to protect them from disease and to help keep them healthy. Accord-ing to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), immunizations are one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century.

Breastfeeding is Best

Supporting breastfeeding is one way to show you care for the

health and development of infants. Breast milk helps protect babies from illness and is associated

with lower respiratory infections, asthma, obesity and diabetes. Research has also shown that

breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syn-drome). Breast milk is also easier to digest. Does your workplace

have policies in place to support breastfeeding moms? Do you

have a quiet place where moms can breastfeed on their lunch

break or before they drive home? For more information about

breastfeeding contact your local child care nurse consultant.

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Brooke Falline R.D.H., ABC Family Dentistry This month’s article is geared towards the dos and don’ts of breast feeding, bottle feeding and the proper overall nutrition for you and your little one(s). If you are a new mother, caregiver or educator, I hope to provide you with some important information to promote healthy habits to last a lifetime. Breastfeeding and formula in a bottle are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to create healthy feeding habits from day one. First and foremost, it is important to separate the actions of sleeping and eating. The purpose of this is to be sure you do not confuse sleeping with eating. It is normal for an infant to fall asleep while suckling or being bottle fed, but you do not want to breastfeed in

bed or put the child to sleep with a bottle in the crib. If you sleep with the child while he/she is breastfeeding, the child will begin to think that falling asleep occurs only when being fed. The same holds true for placing the child in a crib with a bottle in hand. In essence, this practice is teaching your child a poor habit of eating while they are lying down. We recommend that you breastfeed or bottle feed in a different area other than where the child sleeps, wipe their mouth and any teeth present with a warm washcloth once they’ve finished feeding and then place them in their crib. Prevention is the key to a healthy mouth. We hope that by promoting healthy eating habits from the start that it will also prevent early childhood decay. Stay tuned for June’s article where I will be exploring in detail the topic of tooth decay!

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Fall is approaching and with that comes tailgating, potlucks and our scramble for those last minute get-togethers before we are no longer able to spend time outside. This crock pot meal is a Midwestern staple and is a simple meal to bring on the go or serve large crowds. Bring along condiments and buns and you have a meal! Crock Pot Maid-Rites2 lbs. ground beef 1 yellow onion, finely diced1/2 c. water 1 1/2 T. soy sauce1 T. worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. beef stock

1. On the stovetop, saute onions over medium heat.2. Add in the ground beef and cook with the onions until no longer pink

and juices run clear.3. Drain off any excess grease.4. Put cooked meat and onions into a medium-sized crock pot.5. Add in remaining seasonings, water and stock. Stir to combine.6. Keep on low in the crock pot until ready to serve, up to 8 hours.7. Serve on a hamburger bun, with ketchup, mustard and dill pickle.

This salad is my attempt to hold to on summer as long as I can. The last of the fresh garden tomatoes make this salad, along with the creamy homemade dressing and of course, crispy bacon. If bringing it to a party, assemble the salad at the last minute tossing with the dressing right before serving to keep it fresh and crisp. Chopped B.L.T. Caesar Salad1 head of iceberg lettuce, finely chopped1 tomato, chopped4 slices of bacon2 slices good quality bread {I used a leftover Kaiser hamburger bun}1/4 c. Parmesan cheese1/4 c. mayo1 T. lemon juice1 T. spicy brown mustard {or Dijon}1 clover of garlic, minceddash of cayenne pepperpinch of salt and pepper

1. To make the dressing combine the parmesan cheese, mayo, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until combined, place in the refrigerator to chill.

2. Cut the bacon into bite sized pieces and cook in a medium-high heated skillet. Cook until crisp, remove and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Do not drain bacon grease from the skillet.

3. Cut the bread/roll into bite sized pieces, with the skillet still hot, place bread in the skillet, coating in the bacon grease. Continue to stir until bread becomes crispy and brown. Remove from the heat, draining on the paper towel with the bacon.

4. To assemble the salad, combine the chopped lettuce, tomato, bacon, bread and prepared dressing. Toss to coat.

5. Serve immediately.6. Serves 4-5 people.

For more of Ally’s recipes check out recipe section at www.qcfamilyfocus.com or www.sweetandsavoryfood.com


Sinan Gocmen, D.C. Board Certified ChiropractorThe QC Area's only FDM Certified Provider

Dr. Gocmen graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013 and earned his B.S. from Northern Illinois University in 2005.

Dr. Gocmen assesses, diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders related to the spine, extremities and other parts of the body. The goal being to deliver high quality health care thereby alleviating patients from their pain. Other conditions Dr. Gocmen treats include headaches, common sports related pain and injuries and other accident related injuries.

Dr. Gocmen is an avid CrossFit athlete having competed at the CrossFit Games with the Quad City CrossFit Affiliate Team.

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)FDM is an extremely effective manual therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. The effectiveness of FDM treatment is immediate, objective and measurable. FDM treatments are hands on and in most cases are performed directly on the skin. Dr. Gocmen is the only provider in the area certified to perform this treatment. More information on Fascial Distortion Model can be found at http://www.fascialdistortion.com/what-is-fdm

Dr. Gocmen

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 563.344.6645

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It’s back to school time and kids are in full learning mode, which means homework, and studying for exams. With increased academic pressures, heavier backpacks are more common and so is the potential for back or shoulder pain. Children today carry more in their backpacks than ever before. This can include textbooks and papers, along with laptops, IPADs, and phones back and forth between school and home. A heavy backpack can cause serious health risk with some of the more common issues being: poor posture, muscle soreness or strain, headaches, shoulder pain, and possible numbness and/or tingling into the hands. Below are some recommendations to help decrease or help prevent back and shoulder pain, from The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). : Loading a Pack• A child’s backpack should weigh no more than about 10% of

his or her body weight. This means a student weighing 100 pounds shouldn’t wear a loaded school backpack heavier than about 10 pounds.

• Load heaviest items closest to the child’s back (the back of the pack).

• Arrange books and materials so they won’t slide around in the backpack.

• Check what your child carries to school and brings home. Make sure the items are necessary for the day’s activities.

Jason Strang PT Plaza Physical Therapy

Backpack Safety: Prevent Back Pain in Your Student• If the backpack is too heavy or tightly packed, your child

can hand carry a book or other item outside the pack.• If the backpack is too heavy on a regular basis, consider

using a book bag on wheels if your child’s school allows it.Wearing a Pack• Distribute weight evenly by using both straps. Wearing a

pack slung over one shoulder can cause a child to lean to one side, curving the spine and causing pain or discomfort.

• Select a pack with well-padded shoulder straps. Shoulders and necks have many blood vessels and nerves that can cause pain and tingling in the neck, arms, and hands when too much pressure is applied.

• Adjust the shoulder straps so that the pack fits snugly on the child’s back. A pack that hangs loosely from the back can pull the child backwards and strain muscles.

• Wear the waist belt if the backpack has one. This helps distribute the pack’s weight more evenly.

• The bottom of the pack should rest in the curve of the lower back. It should never rest more than four inches below the child’s waistline.

• School backpacks come in different sizes for different ages. Choose the right size pack for your child as well as one with enough room for necessary school items.

In support of AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day, which is September 17th, 2014, Plaza Physical Therapy is offering a free back or shoulder screen for children or family members, from 3-5 p.m. at 3385 Dexter Ct. Davenport, IA. 52807. Please call (563)-344-6645 in advance to set up an appointment with one of our therapists or chiropractor.


On the following pages you’ll find plenty of ideas to keep your children busy during the Fall and Winter months.

Activities Guide for Kids

Saturday, September 6thQCA Heritage Tractor Parade and Show

John Deere Pavilion10:00am-4:00pm

1400 River Drive, MolineFree Admission

Saturday, September 20th

Free Kids Craft DayJohn Deere Pavilion

10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Apples

Saturday, October 18th


10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Pumpkins

Please touch. There’s one requirement for kids when they come to the John Deere Pavilion. Be a kid. So go ahead and touch the machines. Sit in the seats. And for extra excitement, jump on board a simulator and find out what it’s like to drive a dozer or excavator. Or let your imagination run free in our interactive Discovery Zone.

Lots of fun learning experiences. And always a few surprises. And admission is always free. Plus, the John Deere Store, right next door. Fully stocked with authentic John Deere clothing, memorabilia and toys.

Check it all out at: JohnDeereAttractions.com/QCF

JohnDeere.com

Surprising. Exciting. Engaging. The John Deere Pavilion and Store

Located on the John Deere Commons1400 River Drive, Moline, Illinois309.765.1000

Saturday, November 15thFree Kids Craft DayJohn Deere Pavilion

10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Turkeys

Saturday, December 20th


10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Trees

Saturday, January 17th


10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Snow

Saturday, February 21st


10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Chocolate

Kid's Calendar

A Benefit for Sisters of Humility will be Friday, October 3rd 4pm thru Saturday, October 4, 2014 7am

Modern Woodmen ParkLive Music, Food, Games, Movie, Build your own shelter contest, and much more!

For more information visit www.humilityofmaryshelter.com or call Melanie Jones at 563-322-8065


Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) is the second oldest children’s theatre in America! Founded in 1951, DJT is a proud program of Davenport Parks and Recreation (DPR). DJT provides theatre and dance programs for kids ages 3-18. In the past five years, this program has grown from 350 to now over 1,500 annual enrollments. What is its recipe for success? “It’s our belief in every child,” said Daniel Sheridan, Performing Arts Supervisor for DPR and director of DJT Programs. “Our job is to create that special environment where exploration and fun are the norm. Then kids really start to open up and develop their skills.” “For Kids, By Kids” has been DJT’s motto for generations. The goal is to give every child the tools to speak clearly, confidently and creatively no matter where life may lead them. Oh! And of course, there is a lot of fun to be had in the process. From Acting to Broadway to Improv to Creative Theatre Fun (ages 3-4), there is something theatrical for every child. In 2011, DJT launched its all new School of Dance. This non-competitive program focuses on the joy of learning. A specific emphasis is placed on affordability so more people can access professional quality dance. Every child develops

the poise and confidence to “Live It! Love It! Dance It!” their whole life long. In 2013, DJT started their Spectrum Theatre program. Whether living with autism or other developmental challenges, this program gives a place for kids to develop communication skills while doing theatre and having fun. The focus is on developing the whole child in a recreational environment. This fall DJT in rolling out a new acting line-up, including an all new Intermediate Acting class. “Our goal is to create a progression of theatre classes that can keep students engaged and learning session after session, no matter how many classes they have taken before,” said Ivy Shoultz, Theatre Coordinator at DJT, “there is always something new to be learned in each acting class.” In addition to the new Intermediate Acting course, DJT is also now offering an Advanced Broadway class to encourage students to keep learning and growing. Davenport Junior Theatre is ready for a year of exploration and fun. What’s the only thing missing? Your family! Be sure to join DJT this summer for all their great programs.Davenport Junior Theatre, www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 563/326-7862

Ivy Shoultz Theatre Programming Coordinator Davenport Junior Theatre

Cultivate your child’s talents



Browse our programs online and register online at:

www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks

Printed catalogs now available at the River’s Edge

KEEP BUSY THIS FALL AND WINTER WITH DAVENPORT PARKS AND RECREATION: Adaptive & Inclusive Adult Programs School Out Days Nature & Garden Performing Arts:

Junior Theatre

Camps Spectrum School of

Dance Special Events Family Friday Nights Sports

Ice Skating Indoor Soccer

Leagues &Tournaments

Wellness Programs Youth Programs

PUBLIC SKATE AT THE RIVER’S EDGE 11AM-1PM MON, WED & FRI Check our website for other dates and times Admission - $5 Skate Rental - $3


Membership for classes are between $80-$100 per month. Many self defense class options at Tarpeins in Moline and Bettendorf.

Students sign up at one location and are able to take classes at both locations. Class for 4 year olds and older.

2489 E 53rd Ave - Bettendorf

563-332-6454

Travis Tarpein

2004 16th Street - Moline

309-764-4023


For years, Travis Tarpein has been teaching children and adults across the Quad City area martial arts. We talked with him about his training methods, who he trains, and just how children AND adults can benefit from martial arts training. Classes offered vary from Kids Self Defense, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (an effective self defense martial art), Kickboxing, Bootcamp Fitness Classes, and Traditional Karate. The great thing about Tarpein’s School of Martial Arts? The ages of students range from as young as four years old to those in their middle to late sixties. Martial arts can benefit a child in many ways, says Tarpein. A lot of times, parents are concerned about bullying or self-confidence issues, and that results in them bringing their child to Tarpein. “Martial arts is 2 in 1. The kids learn self defense, and while they learn different moves and earn belts as they move up to higher levels, they’re building their confidence.” Overall, children are able to gain a better understanding of hard work, perseverance, self-confidence, along with mental and physical strength.

As far as being naturally athletic, Tarpein says that’s not a requirement for any of his classes. “We have some students who begin without any previous athletic training and work their way up to different levels of belts. Some people have certain skills come to them, while others struggle, but eventually learn the technique,” says Tarpein. It’s the same idea throughout all of these classes: the harder you work and persevere, the more change you will see in your body and mind. Further information on classes can be found at www.tarpeinsdojo.com, and they can be found on Facebook and Instagram under “Tarpein’s Dojo.”

KICK START YOUR CONFIDENCEMaggie Gehlsen QCFF Staff Writer


Hey Kids! Mickey and the gang are coming to the Quad Cities. You have a chance to see Disney Live! They are coming to the iWireless center on October 10th. Here’s your chance to win 4 VIP Passes to the 4pm show! Enter the contest be-low and hopefully we’ll M-I-C -See you real soon -K-E-Y Why? Because like you! M-O-U-S-E. Child’s Name _____________________________________________________Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________________________My Favorite Disney Character is ______________________________________I pick up my copy of QCFF at _______________________________________

Send to: Mickey’s Music Festival, C/O QC Family Focus, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, IA 52722Only one entry per family. Must be available for the 4pm show. Entries must be postmarked by

September 15th and Gawrsh, thanks for entering.


The Quad City Dance Network was established in 2011 when I connected with other local dance studio owners. Together, they have built a program that provides an annual fall workshop with guest teachers to come in to instruct their students who show interest in expanding their dance education. The event has more than doubled in size and will be taking place at the Quad City Waterfront Convention Center this year. The guest teachers will be arriving from the Chicago and Indianapolis areas and are experienced with sharing their expertise with dancers from all over the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. The one day workshop is offered at a much lower rate than most events that are similar, allowing dancers in the Quad Cities to experience the dance convention scene without the expense of traveling. This is a great opportunity for a child who has never attended a workshop to give it a try and see how beneficial it can be to their training! Classes are offered to anyone age 5 and up and dance teachers can attend free! Dance experience is recommended and the students attending will be divided into 3 different age groups. You can register by contacting any of the Quad City Dance Network members or you can find us on Facebook!

Dance The Day Away Expressions of the QC Dance Academy2714 Central Avenue Bettendorf, IA 52722

563-355-7818www.expressionsoftheqcdanceacademy.com

Fall classes begin September 2nd

Dance Works2705 Hickory Grove Rd. - Davenport, IA 52804

Www.danceworks5678.net563-323-3630

Fall classes begin September 2nd

The Dance Connection 1018-15th Avenue

East Moline, IL 61244 - 309-755-9722Classes offered year round

Tina’s Dance Studio & Tumbling Center2100 E. LeClaire Rd. Box 343

Eldridge, IA 52748 - 563-285-2222www.tinasdancestudioinc.biz

Fall classes begin Sept. 4

Belle Academy of Dancewww.BelleAcademyDance.com

2115 Belle Ave. - Davenport, IA 52803563-324-7330

Classes begin Sept. 2

Jenny’s Dance Academy710 West Mayne Street - 563-381-4565

www.jennysdanceacademy.comFall Classes begin August 4th

Above the Barre

2660 E.53rd Street #9 - 563-359-3222www.abovethebarredanceacademy.com

Fall classes start on September 2nd

Davenport Junior Theatre School of Dance2822 Eastern Ave. Davenport, IA www.davenportjuniortheatre.org

start date for fall classes: September 8th

Dance Centers of Iowa1730 Wilkes Avenue, Davenport Ia 52804

Find us on FacebookFall classes begin Sept. 2nd

Fathers, join us for an evening out with your daughter(s) at Chick-fil-A Davenport. Enjoy photo

opportunities, tasty food, and quality time with the family.

September 20th

Seating Times:

4:45 p.m.5:30 5:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.7:00 p.m.

Please register online at www.cfadavenport.com



The Putnam has been inspiring ideas, dialogue and interaction among people of all ages for nearly 150 years! And today, we’re better than ever with hands-on experiences and a showcase of innovative fun for the whole family! Our welcoming team is dedicated to helping you discover and explore in a friendly and engaging place. At The Putnam, we’re all about fun, hands-on experiences! Interacting with a robot, launching rockets and digging for dinosaur bones are just some of the fun, hands-on activities at our exciting new Science Center! Opened in April of 2014, our 10,000-sq. ft. center includes 45+ interactive experiences that make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts fun for visitors of all ages. A “How Things Work” section features concepts such as energy and simple machines, electricity and magnets, and light and sounds. Additionally, the “Innovation” section showcases aerospace, robotics, architecture and structure, engineering and design, film and music. At The Putnam, there is always something new to discover! No matter when you visit us, you’ll be able to

experience our permanent exhibits. Visit our famous mummies in Unearthing Ancient Egypt, go back in time to see our region’s history in River, Prairie and People, immerse yourself in Iowa’s changing landscape across history in Black Earth | Big River. You can also experience internationally-recognized travelling exhibits at The Putnam! These exhibits provide new and unique experiences for visitors throughout the year. Visitors have taken a step back in time with Titanic, gotten a glimpse into royal life with Diana, A Celebration, and solved crimes using forensic evidence in CSI: The Experience. After touring our Science center and Exhibit halls, complete your Putnam experience with a film on our GIANT Screen that really is GIANT: at over 6 stories tall it’s an experience you don’t want to miss! In this premiere theater environment, one of only a handful of 4k digital giant screens in the country; our collection of 2D and 3D films are sure to inspire discussion, create connections and bring learning to life for all ages. Travel to the depths of the ocean, visit far off lands or discover unseen worlds. We always have new movies playing in our National Geographic Giant Screen Theater. Come discover, explore and travel the globe as many visitors have done before!

Anna Renkosiak Vice President of Marketing, The Putnam

Putnam Museum and Science Center: You Belong Here!


4005 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807

(563) 355-2373

Enjoy Back To School Night!

September 8th!Lots of Prizes

Finger printing for childrenCome join the fun!

We buy and sell gently used kids clothing, toys & equipment.

$5 off a purchase of $30 or more

3020B E 53rd StreetDavenport

563-359-3770onceuponachilddavenport.com

Offer may not be used in conjuction with any other discounts or sales. Valid only at Davenport location.


By September, everyone is back to school and started on all their extracurricular activities. Before cold weather begins and the holidays take over, plan a few family adventures. Here are some of Axle’s ideas… Weekend Trip… Plan a family adventure at a place that you have visited in the past or try a place that is out of your comfort zone. Go camping or hiking at a park. Since outdoor pools will be closed, consider visiting an indoor water park. If you want to stay indoors, visit a family museum, see a play or show. Volunteer Work…Plan a family volunteer activity around a charity that your family cares about. While the weather is nice, devote time raising money and getting in shape for a nonprofit race or walk. Do a community service for an animal shelter. Collect and donate items on the animal organization’s wish list. Sometimes you

can recycle items from your home to help the animals. At Home…Use this month’s pleasant weather for fun family times. Take a family bike ride or camp in the backyard. Grill a family meal and then have a campfire to roast marshmallows, sing songs or tell scary stories. Divide your family into teams and have a game night or scavenger hunt through the neighborhood. Whatever you choose for a family adventure this fall…Axle reminds you to have fun together and make new memories!

Kim Fein Marketing Assistant, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union

Plan A Fall Family Adventure


What you can begin with a Rock Island Library card!

Begin reading, learning, and a fun day here. Your Rock Island Library card is the start of free books, education and job search tools, eBook and music downloads, DVDs, and more. Ask us about:

My First Library Card for children under six. Rock Island Library card for ages six and up.

Free to residents of Rock Island and the Milan area.

Live in another city? You can use that city’s library card here! And, you never need a library card to take advantage of our free educational

programming for all ages!

Children & Families— Wet and Wild Water Adventure, Fri., Sept. 5, 1:00 pm, Southwest Branch. A water park-style game show adventure! Call 309-732-7360.

Teens—Make Your Own Graphic Illustrated Novel, Sat., Sept. 27, 2:00 to 3:30 pm, Main Library Community Room. Use your creativity, reading and writing skills to make your own illustrated novel. Ages12 to 18.

Adults—Hometown Teams local history events, library how-to sessions, independent movies, Banned Books Week reading, and more.

Check out our new online calendar for details!

Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches

309-732-READ www.rockislandlibrary.org

From baseball to football, basketball to soccer, and all sports in between, we love to cheer for our hometown teams. The Rock Island Public Library, in cooperation with the Illinois Humanities Council, will celebrate the close connection between towns and teams as it hosts “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shapes America,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street program. The free exhibit on sports and sportsmanship will be on view at the Rock Island Main Library downtown from Sept. 13 to Oct. 25. Hometown Teams opens with a celebration of high school sports and music from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Activities include the official tape break, a baseball storytime for ages six and under with Rascal the River Bandit at 11:00 am in the Children’s Room, a tailgate celebration with free hot dogs for the first 200 guests, and performances by high school bands and drumlines. Participants are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing their favorite high school or college colors. Families may also sign up for a guided tour of historic Rock Island and Moline stadiums from 9:30 am to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27. Accompanied children are welcome, but strollers are discouraged due to space limitations on the bus. Reservations are required. To sign up, call 309-732-7345 or use the registration option on the library’s online calendar. Hometown Teams also includes displays and programs at the Rock Island Main Library, Moline Public Library, Rock Island County Historical Society Library, and the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. Details available at www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hometown Teams is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Illinois Humanities Council. Local support received from Illinois Humanities Council, Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island Public

Library Foundation, Sedona Staffing, and media sponsors, including WHBF TV/CBS 4, Mickle Communications and Townsquare Media. Photo credit: “Hometown Glory” by Brenda Read Photography, use courtesy Smithsonian.

Lisa Lockheart Rock Island Public Library

Hometown Teams Slides into Rock Island on September 13


Just For KidsJust For KidsCalling all students! Treat your class to lunch from Chick fil a on 53rd street in Davenport. Fill out the entry form below and send it in. One winner each month will get lunch delivered to the entire class! Be sure to check with your teacher before entering.

Name _______________________________________________________________Grade Level (1st, 2nd, etc) _______________________________________________School _________________________________City __________________________I want my class to win lunch because ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________I pick up my copy of QC Family Focus at _____________________________________

Send entries to: My Class is Hungry!! C/O QC Family Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, IA 52722Good luck!!

Hey kids! Want to spend some time with your parents or grandparents in the kitchen? Here is a treat that you can make together...and it even has a vegetable in it! Gasp! Zucchini Brownies1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 c. margarine2 eggs2 cups flour1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. soda2 TBSP cocoa2 cups zucchini (grated)1 cup chocolate chips

Crean together sugar, margarine, and eggs. Mix in dry ingredients. Add zucchini and blend. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. You can even melt some extra chocolate chips and spread on top!


Just For KidsJust For KidsJust For KidsJust For KidsLego Club Sept. 10, 17

We have the Legos. Do you have the imagination? Join Lego Club to test your skills of building and

design. All gradeschoolers are invited!Davenport Library - Eastern Avenue Branch

6000 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IAFree - Starts at 4:00 PM 563-326-7832

Superhero Training Day Oct 4Calling all SUPER KIDDOS! Start your Halloween

season with a SUPERHERO TRAINING DAY

for ages 6 to 12 years old! The secret hide out camp is located at St Alban’s Church in Davenport, on Saturday, October 4, 2014

from 1 to 4pm. The cost is absolutely FREE! There will be games, games, and more games

to play just like a safe Halloween event. Please allow your child to dress in their superhero costume for the day, established heroes or

custom homemade heroes. If your superhero costume is out of commission, don’t worry – we

have masks to allow you to keep your secret identity hidden. For more information contact

St. Alban’s Church 3510 W. Central Park Davenport, IA 563-386-4087

Kid's Calendar

Find the objects above in the picture.


Just For KidsJust For KidsFind The DifferencesThere are 10 differences between these two pictures of cats enjoying themselves in the house. Can you find them all?


Just For KidsJust For Kids

Free delivery, set up and tear down within 20 miles.

Call today to book your day of fun! 563-940-7154 www.qcjumps.com

Great for block parties, school functions, church events, or

backyard birthdays! The new party jump has a little bit of everything...an area to jump, a slide, basketball

hoops, and pop ups for the kids to play around. The 50ft. obstacle course has 2 lanes so the kids can

race through the tunnels, obstacles, and down the slide at the end.

This just in!!

QC Jumps has 2 new fun inflatables!


Well, school is back in session and if you are like me it is a bit of an adjustment getting back into the daily schedule of classes, homework, sports and extra activities. Math is a subject lots of kids and teachers say takes a little time to get back on track after a long summer break. So I thought this would be a great time to share some math sites that I think do a great job of helping kids get back in ‘Math mode” and the best part is they can be a lot of fun! Here are some of my top picks!COOL MATH- www.coolmath.com This has always been a favorite of mine. My parents introduced me to this site when I was pretty young and I still like it. My parents insist on limiting my time playing games on the computer but when I ask to play Cool Math the answer is almost always yes. Cool Math definitely lives up to its name. There are tons of cool games revolving around all kinds of math concepts for all ages. Right when you open the page you can already tell it is designed to be fun and it is! Games like: Number Monster, Fraction Splat, Coffee Shop and 2048 Fibonacci, which is new, are just a few games to check out.I love the menu bar: * Bored with math? * Confused by math? * Hate math? * Totally dig math? * Want to learn more math? * Want to get ahead in math? * Want to play some cool math games? They also have other sister sites which are awesome like: Coolmath4kids.com Coolmath-Games.com CoolifiedGames.com FinanceFREAK.com TotallyStressedOut.com ScienceMonster.comIXL - http://www.ixl.com This site can work with any grade and the concepts you can attack are endless. It focuses on mastering a concept before it lets you move on. I have to admit I have a love/hate relationship with this site because you have to get 100% mastery before it will let you finish and move on. There have been many times where I was at 98% and dropped down to the 80’s just because I missed a question. This can happen multiple times in a lesson and it makes me crazy!!!!! I seriously had a few meltdowns because I would get so

Evin Ersan Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine

Fun Math!

Educationclose and then on the last question it would drop back. I would recommend giving a lesson work time of 20 to 60 minutes depending on your age, to work on IXL and take your break at 100% or when your time was up, whichever comes first. This site has really helped me.www.patrickjmt.com Ok this is a great site. It focuses on 3rd through 12th grade math. Patrick is a university math instructor and math tutor. He posts videos that are like having your own tutor showing you how to break math problems down. He has tons of videos and sometimes watching a video is better than anything.The general areas he covers are:Algebra | Arithmetic | Calculus | Differential Equations | Discrete Math | Linear Algebra | Probability and Statistics | TrigonometryKhan Academy - www.khanacademy.com This math program is growing in popularity around the world. The Khan Academy is full of videos explaining all sorts of math topics (they have videos on other school subjects too). When you login (free forever, they say!) you can even take a math pre-test to see where you need to start.Arcademics - www.arcademics.com Arcademics is a site mainly for K-6th grade and has fun games that get you so involved you forget you are doing math! You can also do multiplayer games!Some cool features are: Customize Game Content Data Tracking Reports Video LessonsEveryday Math - www.everydaymath.com This site is a good one to check out especially if you are using the Everyday Mathematics program at your school. The site I looked at was K-6th but there are lots of links as well. It can tie right into what your teachers are teaching in class. They have lots of resources like: o Print Home and Study Links o Help with Home and Study Links o Selected answers o Vocabulary definitions o Games Well those are my top picks for math sites. I hope this helps other kids find the help they might need and have some fun too!

To watch Evin’s video report, log on to http://vimeo.com/103814639 or scan this QR Code!


Have you ever thought about where you want to be after high school graduation? That may seem like a long ways away, but it’s never too early to consider your future plans. Do you want to go to college or trade school? Do you want to join the military, start a business, or get a job? Whatever you want to do, or wherever you want to be, the choices you make during your school years will help or harm your chances of living the life you want in the future. A company’s brand is its promise that customers will have a good experience when using its product or service. When you think of Nike, what comes to mind? I think of athletics, good quality footwear, and performance. People have brands too. For example, think of Kate Middleton. What words come to mind? I think of smart, trustworthy, respectful, generous, and gentle. Do you think Kate has made choices to help express herself as smart, trustworthy, respectful, generous, and gentle? She has! Kate makes decisions on her appearance, how to act in public, and what causes to support to help create her positive image. Choices people make every day help build their personal brand. So, what’s your brand? Here’s an exercise that will help you identify your personal brand.1. List three things you are good at. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. If a friend described you, what two positive words could he or she use?______________________________________________________________________

3. List two positive words a teacher, parent, or guardian could use to describe you.______________________________________________________________________

Do you like the words from above? Do they describe who you are or who you want to be? Remember, people make choices

every day to build their brand. Let’s pretend we know a student named Charlie and he wants to be recognized as responsible. Yet, Charlie does not turn in his homework on time, does not keep his desk area neat and organized, and always turns in his library book past due. Do you think Charlie would be recognized as responsible by his teachers and classmates? Probably not, but Charlie could make choices today and beyond to help build his personal brand of being responsible. By choosing to finish his homework assignments on time, keeping his desk clean, and writing reminders to help return his library book on time are steps Charlie can take to build the personal brand he wants. So, why is your personal brand important? The choices you make today about your image and reputation – your brand – will affect how people see you in the future. In a few years, you will be finalizing your plans for after high school graduation. Whether you choose to go on a college visit, meet with the military recruiter, or interview for a job it is your brand that they will consider. Be sure to make it a good one! Article content is a part of JA It’s My Future!® curriculum.

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Watching the Little League World Series on ESPN has become a summer-ending tradition for my family and it is fun to see great teams from across the country and around the world on the big stage. Each game brings with it talented baseball players living their dream of playing in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. No matter how great a team is, though, they don’t make it to the World Series just based on talent. The journey to Williamsport requires excellent coaching and mentoring, strong parental support, and help from the business community. Like a team playing in the Little League World Series, students’ college and career readiness efforts require the same kinds of support from coaches and mentors, parents, and the business community. Students require guidance from educators, parents, and employers to find their career pathway and start on their journey to their careers of interest. Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC) brings these groups together but how are they involved with helping students? Students’ CCQC experience often begins with Career Matchmaker, an on-line assessment that generates a list of careers matching a student’s interests. Students can continue their on-line career exploration through nearly 600 career profiles, a comprehensive education and training directory, and more than 200 local Company Profiles. Students can also submit questions to local on-line Career Coaches representing their career for the

CCQC message board. In addition to providing on-line Career Coaches and Company Profiles, Quad City employers support CCQC by offering Work-based Learning Activities (WLAs) such as job shadows, company tours, and guest speakers. CCQC participation enables employers to raise their visibility in the community while building their future workforce. Educators help facilitate experiential learning by requesting WLAs for their students, to help them see their careers of interest in a real workplace. CCQC also provides educators with easy access to on-line career exploration resources, as well as college and career readiness classroom activities. Parents can actively participate in their student’s career exploration by registering to see their student’s Plan, a portfolio documenting their academic and CCQC experiences. CCQC also provides comprehensive financial aid resources and tutorials, perfect for families preparing to send a student to college. Whether you are an employer, educator, or parent, join the CCQC team today and help area students find their career pathway! Career Cruising Quad Cities is a web-based career exploration program administered by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. To learn more or volunteer, visit www.CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.

Kirk Marske Director- Career Cruising Quad Cities

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Meteorology is a fun and exciting career choice! Meteorologists, like me, and across the world get to predict some of mother nature’s wildest weather. From hurricanes, tornadoes, from heat waves to blizzards, this is one career choice that will keep you on your toes. Meteorology can a tough college major. The courses are challenging, but trust me with planning and dedication you can easily get through it. Your planning should start in high school. Meteorologists need to be good at math and science, so take those courses if you can! If your school even offers calculus and physics, take these two classes as well. If your grades are good enough then it’s likely you won’t need to retake these courses in college. Other college courses besides general calculus and physics are dynamic and synoptic meteorology (the physics and forecasting side of weather), and even computer programming courses. Weather is everywhere! Besides talking about the weather on the tube, meteorologists can be found all over the world doing many different jobs. A meteorologist in the military makes weather observations and forecasts for missions around the world. An operational forecaster works for the government. They analyze weather conditions and issues forecasts or alerts to the public of severe weather for their area. A research meteorologist studies more specific areas of weather like severe weather or climate change. They can also develop tools like radar or weather models to help other meteorologists in their jobs. Aviation meteorologists help pilots know what the

weather will be like when they take-off, land and in between. Meteorologists also work for consulting firms where groups like electric companies ask meteorologists if a heat wave is coming so they have enough power ready to run lots of air conditioners. Road crews need to find out how much snow might be coming so they can make sure they have enough trucks ready. They also tell fruit and vegetable farmers when to turn their sprinklers on when a cold snap is coming. This helps protect their crops. Meteorologists who work with city managers when their town is inundated with heavy rain that affects nearby rivers or streams, where they could likely flood are called Hydrologists. Even in a court of law, forensic meteorologists testify

if a past weather event was the result of an accident, injury or fatality. So, there’s a sample. For me, I wanted to show my talent on the screen. But remember, whatever path you decide, it always starts in the classroom.

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From football to cross-country and basketball to gymnastics, fall sports are in full swing. While many injuries go unnoticed, parents and coaches need to know what to look for to keep kids in the game. Student athletes heading into a new fall season run the risk of injury. Pressure to win, growing bones and improper training can cause strains, sprains or worse. “If you see a student athlete with difficulties, it’s time to pull them back,” agrees John Hoffman, MD, who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine at OS and also has a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine. “I have seen a noticeable increase in young athletes between the ages of 10-18 with sports-related injuries.”Young women more prone to knee injuries The most common sports-related injuries in young female athletes are knee ligament injuries (ACL tears, meniscus tears) and anterior shoulder dislocations. Are female athletes more prone to ACL injuries? “Yes,” says Dr. Hoffman. “Women are four times more likely to have an ACL injury than men for the same number of hours they participate in sports. This is in part due to their weight, they are typically less strong and their ligaments aren’t as strong as well.” How to know if a child is injured? “You’ll usually see swelling, pain, bruising, or deformity,” he says. “If that’s the case, the athlete should take an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen or Advil as well as employ the ‘RICE’ method: rest, ice, compression and elevation of the afflicted area. If symptoms haven’t resolved with those treatments after approximately a week, it’s time to see a doctor.”Training Programs to Reduce Risk The American Association of Pediatrics published a report in May of this year, which outlined an approach to not only treating ACL injures in a less invasive manner that protects the still developing growth plates in younger athletes, but also recommended ways in which athletes can reduce the risk of injury. The research completed by the AAP, showed that specific types of pre-season strength training can reduce the risk of ACL injuries by as much as 72%, particularly in girls (www.aap.org) For student athletes, preventing injury and reaching their potential means combining their personal desire to achieve with proven training techniques. Quad Cities Sports Acceleration program improves strength, power, agility, quickness, flexibility, and technique for athletes of all ages, ability and conditioning — no matter what the sport. “We work with athletes starting at the age of 10 to those at a professional level, like most recently, Alex Tanney, NFL quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” says Ethan Holmes, Program Director for Quad Cities Sports Acceleration. We strive to ensure that our athletes have access to the most advanced and most effective performance-enhancing athletic performance training available, to help athletes not only improve in their sport but to do it safely.” The program focuses on top-end speed, vertical jump increase, multi-directional quickness, first-step quickness, upper & lower body strength as well as core strength. Each athlete is trained in a stable and safe environment, with

By Orthopaedic Specialists Preventing Sports Injuries in Young Athletes

maximum results if each athlete puts forth the effort. Following the intensive, systematic four , six, or eight-week program, Holmes says athletes can see improvement in the following areas:Confidence: Acceleration helps each athlete understand themselves better, giving them greater self-confidence not only in their sport, but also in life.Attitude: Each athlete hones a positive winning attitude that can be seen in the game as well as at home and school.In the game: Acceleration is proven to reduce the risk of injury.Performance: As athletes put forth their effort, they see results. This includes speed, quickness, reaction time, agility, recovery time and core strength/stability.Proprietary Equipment: Super Treadmills, Plyo Press, 3PQ, Patented Cords & Patented Written Protocols. Visit www.accelerationqc.com or call 563-355-7601. Acceleration is located at 3885 Elmore Avenue, Suite A-3; Davenport, IA, 52807. For more information about the surgeons at Orthopaedic Specialists or the procedures that Dr. Hoffman performs, please visit www.osquadcities.com or call 563-344-9292 to schedule an appointment. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/osquadcities

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You don’t have to go far to find the best in orthopaedic care. The experienced surgeons of OS practice at three convenient locations – Bettendorf, Davenport and Clinton. When you want orthopaedic care that gets you back to your life with less downtime, less pain, and a speedy recovery – choose the surgeons of OS.

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With the kids back in school, now is a good time to have them evaluated by a health care professional, especially if they suffer from headaches or back pain. Our modern world can be tough on kids, especially when they’re constantly looking down at mobile devices and carrying heavy backpacks in school. The Palmer Chiropractic Clinics in Davenport and Moline are offering back-to-school and sports physicals for $20 through the end of September. Although other complaints generally bring people into the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, headaches are one of the most frequent secondary complaints from which our patients suffer. A thread that ties a wide variety of aches and pains to headaches for many people is POSTURE. With the downsizing of our electronic world—the smart phones, iPods, iPads and laptop computers—people are spending many hours of the day with their shoulders rolled forward and head looking down. Add to this the increase in time during which people are in a seated position throughout the day, and it begins to alter one’s posture. Chiropractors call it flexion contracture and anterior head carriage, but it basically means that the muscles in the front of your neck are contracted and shorter while the muscles in the back of your neck are contracted and stretched. It is these muscles in prolonged contracture that produce more metabolic

Michael Oppelt, D.C., M.S. Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics

Have a killer headache? Your smart phone or laptop might be to blame.waste and lactic acid, which can refer pain up into the head. The resultant muscle pain referral patterns mimic common headache types. Tension headaches, sinus headaches, eye strain headaches, exercise/exertion headaches, vertex/top of the head headaches all can be associated with the muscles that attach your head to your shoulders. Physical exertion, stress and nutrition all can exacerbate the frequency and intensity of headaches. In addition to the physical symptoms of headaches, this type of posture that contributes to the physical strain from the muscle attachments to the spine can begin to directly affect the curve of the neck and your posture. When a flexed head becomes the dominant position throughout the day, the anterior neck curve begins to straighten, and over years it can reverse. The real question becomes: What can I do to help myself? The first step is to check your resting posture while standing or sitting. Is your head balanced on your shoulders or are your ears positioned in front of your shoulders? The second step is to incorporate stretches and exercises into your daily routine to keep the muscles in your neck and back conditioned for proper head posture. The third step is to consider a visit to a chiropractor to ensure your spine is as mobile as it should be. Chiropractors are skilled at evaluating your spine and the musculature that may contribute to headaches. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, your chiropractor may recommend simple exercises and postural changes for home or work that may reduce headaches in the first place.

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• Identify immediate danger to sports participation• Update basic vital exams• Scoliosis screening• Check motor development• Learn about safe backpack usage

$20 Sports PhysicalsAugust 1 through September 30


The Quad Cities YMCA is joining the national Y movement on an important intiatiative that will affect thousands. Capitalizing on a strong network of members, volunteers and community partnerships, the YMCA will halt the alarming trend of diabetes affecting an increasing amount of people at earlier ages than ever before. Based on research funded by the National Institutes of Health, the program has been shown to reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by as much as 58%. Incredibly, the reduction was over 70% among adults aged 60 years or older. The Diabetes Prevention Classes are currently underway. Please contact Aryn Lloyd, Program Coordinator for more information. 563 345 4252 Ext 283 or [email protected] At the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline, please contact Chelsea Bowermaster at [email protected] or at 309 797 3945. “The increasing prevalence of this disease is on the verge of being a crisis,” said Aryn Lloyd. “We are seeing more people being affected sooner in their lives than ever before. This program is proven to reverse this trend.” Diabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and blindness. Pre-diabetes is a potentially reversible condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes, and 79 million people in the United States are estimated to have it. If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, or believe you may be at risk for developing the disease, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you develop a healthier lifestyle and work with you to reduce the risks this condition can pose to your health. Based on effective efforts researched by the National Institutes of Health, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will help you learn about and adopt the healthy eating and physical activity habits that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Through the program you will receive support and encouragement from both a

FRANK KLIPSCH IV Davenport Family YMCA Center Director

National Y Movement Focuses On Diabetes Prevention

trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates as you develop a plan for improving and maintaining your overall well-being. As a leading nonprofit for strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y believes that all people should be able to live life to its fullest, healthiest potential. In the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program a trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a supportive, small group environment and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can benefit their health.How it works:• The 12-month group-based program consists of 16 one-hour, weekly

sessions, followed by monthly sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach who facilitates a small group of people with similar goals.

• Discuss topics such as healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving, and much more.

• Stay motivated to maintain progress towards program goals with monthly maintenance sessions.

Program Goals:• Lose 7% of your body weight• Gradually increase your physical activity to 150 minutes per week.You will do this by learning strategies for:Healthy Eating— Eating smaller portions, reducing fat in your diet and discovering healthier food options has been proven to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.Increasing Physical Activity —Studies have repeatedly shown that moderate physical activity (walking, swimming, mowing the lawn) for as little as 30 minutes, five days a week can help improve your blood pressure, raise your good cholesterol and prevent blood flow problems.Losing Weight —It has been shown that reducing your body weight by even a small amount (as little as 7%) can offer tremendous benefits for people at risk for diabetes.

The QC Y’s Income-based membership program makes joining the Y affordable to all! Visit ww.QCYMCA.org to find YOUR Y!

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For more information, please contact Aryn at the Scott County Y at 563-345-4252 Ext. 283, or Chelsea at the Two Rivers YMCA at 309 797 3945.

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Health & Wellness-‐ CASI has partnered with Genesis Health System, Unity Point Health-‐Trinity, Walgreen’s and several independent providers to offer onsite health and wellness activities. These activities include:

• Blood pressure checks • Foot Clinics • Flu Shots • Reflexology • Chiropractic services • SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)-‐CASI is a state designated SHIIP site.

Advocacy-‐ Our Master’s level social workers, provide information, referral and light touch case management services to seniors free of charge. Funded through Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging, Scott County, the City of Davenport and the United Way, the Advocacy program assists thousands of seniors each year in accessing resources and remaining healthy and independent in their homes for as long as is possible.

Intensive Services-‐Our intensive services such as Jane’s Place are geared towards providing a higher of level of care for those in need. Jane’s Place is an Adult Day Program, certified by the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals, which provides respite services to individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

If you think you are “old enough” for what CASI has to offer, give us a call today! We’d be happy to show you what it means to be a senior!

1035 W. Kimberly Rd.

Davenport, Iowa (563) 386-‐7477

www.casiseniors.org

Did you know that CASI is the only comprehensive Senior Center in Eastern Iowa? Did you know that as the Quad Cities’ Senior Center, CASI also provides the only Adult Day Services Program in Eastern Iowa for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? If not, you’re not alone. Many Quad Citians know CASI serves seniors but are not sure how. For over 40 years, The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. has been leading the charge in serving area seniors. Our comprehensive wellness model of service includes:Activities such as:• CASI Fitness Center• Zumba• Yoga• Line Dancing• Gentle Exercise• Ceramics• Card Clubs

• Book Clubs• The New Horizons Band• Senior Theater• ChorusSupportive services such as:• Advocacy-Services geared towards connecting seniors

and their families with the resources they need to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible

Support groups including:• Parkinson’s Support Group• Caregiver Support Group• Grief Support Group• Low Vision Support GroupIntensive Services such as:• Jane’s Place- Jane’s Place is the only Adult Day Services

program in Eastern Iowa. This program provides respite and day services for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and/or other dementias.

Volunteer Opportunities:• Listen to Me Read Program-Senior volunteers In FY14, over 530 volunteers gave close to 38,000 hours of their time to support area seniors in need. Volunteers came from 92 different Quad City businesses! In celebration of National Senior Center Month, CASI invites those of all ages to visit the center and enjoy any one of our regular activities free of charge. For more information on what CASI has to offer, please visit our website at www.casiseniors.org or contact our Director of Operations, Teresa Garrison at (563) 386-7477.

Laura L. Kopp, MS President/CEO

Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI)

Your Quad Cities Senior Center


Eye Surgeons Associates is celebrating 30 years of providing the Quad Cities with the best vision for a lifetime. Amir Arbisser, M.D. incorporated Eye and Specialty Associates in Muscatine, Iowa in 1981. Lisa Arbisser, M.D. joined the practice in 1984 when they changed the name to Eye Surgeons Associates and moved it to Davenport, Iowa, locating in Mercy Hospital, which is known today as Genesis West. Since then, Eye Surgeons has grown to 10 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, six doctors of optometry, and more than 160 employees working in Silvis, Rock Island, Geneseo, Muscatine and Bettendorf. Eye Surgeons draws most of its 7,500 patients a month from Iowa and Illinois. But, Eye Surgeons is truly a national practice, with about 400 patients a year coming from all other 48 states and Canada. In addition to being on the cutting edge of technology and treatments, Eyes Surgeons maintains a cadre of highly skilled technicians through its own training program. Employees earn the right to enter the training program by demonstrating a commitment to patient care and professionalism. Trainees receive a training program worth about $15,000, are paid while training, and are guaranteed a job as an ophthalmic technician following successful completion of the training. Dr. John Frederick, president of Eye Surgeons Associates comments, “We’ve been on the forefront of using the latest technologies and new medical and surgical techniques to provide our patients with the best options and care to improve vision. With specialists in glaucoma, retina, cataracts, pediatrics, cornea, oculoplastics and ocular oncology, our large comprehensive group gives Eye Surgeons the benefit of economies of scale to afford the most advanced proven technology available in ophthalmology to help provide the best care to our patients.” There have been many improvements in the field of ophthalmology over 30 years. The most significant change in eye care occurred when ophthalmology moved from inpatient care to outpatient care. Cataract patients were admitted on a Monday, operated on, on a Tuesday and not discharged until Friday. Now the procedure is done in 10 minutes with a topical anesthetic. The patient used to go home with coke bottle glasses and take 3 months to recover from the surgery. Dr. William Benevento, cataract specialist, comments, “Over my 20 years at ESA, I’ve seen profound changes in cataract surgery. When I started, we frequently used shots and stitches. Folks would be happy to see well with glasses, which we gave a month after surgery. Today, with our smaller incisions, more accurate measurements, and ability to control for astigmatism, we have the ability to get driving vision or better within a week after surgery, frequently without glasses at all. Stitches are a rarity, and shots are much less common. We’ve come a long way and continue to improve, implementing new technology such as laser assisted cataract surgery. It’s an exciting time to be an ophthalmologist.”

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30 Years of Eye Care Dr. Michael Boehm, as a cornea specialist offers, “The one advancement in my 11 years of practice that to me has made the most difference in quality patient care is the evolution of high quality ophthalmic antibiotic and steroid eye drops for treating corneal infectious and inflammatory disease. The improved antibiotic prescription eye drop options have made treating almost

any type of corneal infection much more reliable and trustworthy than years past, especially with global antibiotic resistance. In the treatment of dry eye disease, the introduction of Restasis has been a significant “blessing”, giving us a powerful and often quite successful treatment option. For general ophthalmology, a very key development has been the coordinated care for diabetic patients between the Primary Care Physician and ESA. Diabetics are diagnosed earlier, under much better blood sugar control, and generally seem to avoid the dreaded complications of diabetic eye disease more often than when I was in training. The incidence of visually significant diabetic eye disease is much better now than 11 years ago.” For those wanting to reduce or eliminate their need for glasses, their options have never been better from

LASIK which was introduced in the late 1990’s to the Quad Cities by Dr. Richard Phinney to refractive lens exchange many more nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatic patients can be helped. Dr. Phinney, a cornea specialist adds, “The introduction of the Intralase laser for flap creation in LASIK has resulted in more reproducibility and safety.” Dr. Phinney also notes that, “Technical advances in corneal transplantation have dramatically reduced recovery time from up to a year for visual recovery to a matter of a few weeks.” Dr. Howcroft, retina specialist remarks, “Today, there’s hope for wet macular degeneration patients to improve their vision. With FDA approved intraocular anti- vascular injections, outcomes are enhanced and quality of life is improved. It’s marvelous.” Eye Surgeons Associates has contributed to the growth of the Quad Cities and believes in giving back to the community. They have sponsored the Challenger softball league, CASI, the American Heart Association, Gilda’s Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Figge, River Music Experience, Genesis and Trinity, Bettendorf and Silvis Public Libraries and many more over the years. Dr. Frederick concludes, “There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing that “Wow” after restoring someone’s vision. We want to give a special thank you to the patients who have trusted us with their vision.” Eye Surgeons Associates is a professional corporation owned by William Benevento, MD, Michael Boehm, MD, Tina Eckhardt, MD, John Frederick, MD, Peter Fries, MD, Michael Howcroft, MD, Raz Penmatcha, MD, Richard Phinney, MD, Nikhil Wagle, MD and James Wymore, MD.


Fit after 50!Bettendorf Marathoner

Inspires Boomers to Stay Strongt’s a race against the clock. Quad

Citians over 50 are finding that mid-life is the perfect opportunity to regain their fitness — no matter how you reach the starting line. Just ask marathoner Lori French, 53, Bettendorf, whose arthritic knee pain hasn’t slowed her down, even after 30 marathons.

“Running is a part of me and helps balance my busy life of raising a family,” says Lori. “It’s something I can do with a full-time teaching career, and it’s also great for my mental health. I tell everyone, especially women, that they can run too. You just need to be smart about it.”

Although Lori has been running since high school, she says a lot of her friends have taken up running, walking or other sports later in life – a trend national running statistics corroborate.

Women Runners on the RiseAccording to Running USA, a non-profit organization that promotes the sport, the number of marathoners is setting new records every year as the total number of marathon finishers (including men and women) has almost doubled in the last 20 years — from over 6 million in 1990 to nearly 20 million runners in 2013.

Those like Lori (who is training for the Quad City Marathon) also signify the growing number of women runners now dominating events like the half marathon. Running USA reports women now make up more than half of the runners in 5K (58%), 10K (57%), and half-marathon (69%) events.

“Running is a great sport for women and a perfect choice for busy, working mothers who can get into shape, socialize, and relieve stress all at once,” says Dr. Jessica Ellis, sports medicine physician, ORA Orthopedics. Dr. Ellis has also come to enjoy the benefits of running later in her life, and she says those over 50 can start a running program, if they listen to their bodies to prevent injury.

“Lori is a great example of how running or even walking can enhance

your quality of life, at any age” says Dr. Ellis, who is also treating Lori for mild arthritic knee pain with cortisone shots (an MRI showed she was safe to run). “Lori is not unusual in that I find many runners, especially older runners, experience knee pain from arthritis and inflammation from

tendons like the IT band, as their bodies begin to show signs of wear and tear near their joints.”

But Dr. Ellis says aches and pains don’t necessarily mean people shouldn’t run, only that they practice common sense when they feel pain. “It used to be that if you had arthritis, you were probably told not to run, but evidence doesn’t support the data that running causes arthritis. You need to look at the whole picture. People who are advised to stop running can often lose their social outlet or gain weight, thus defeating the whole purpose of getting fit in the first place,” she adds. If running doesn’t appeal to you, Dr. Ellis offers walking as a beneficial alternative. “You can get fit walking, but it just takes more time. If you walk at a moderate pace (which means you can hold a conversation) for 30 minutes 5 times a week, you get 80% of health benefits of exercise. Anyone can do this. It’s the other 20% you work for.”

For more information, visit www.qcora.com, call 563-322-0971, or follow ORA on Facebook and Twitter.

Jessica Ellis, MDORA Orthopedics, Davenport

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As a kicker for the Assumption Knights, Travis Krayenhagen counts on full hip and leg movement. At ORA Orthopedics’ Center for Sports Medicine, our goal is getting patient athletes like Travis back in the game. In fact, more area professional and amateur athletes and their teams trust ORA to treat their sports-related injuries and manage their recovery than any other orthopedic practice in the region. ORA’s team physicians combine advanced treatment methods with one-on-one attention and on-site physical therapy to coordinate your comeback.To learn how our sports medicine specialists can help youmove, visit qcora.com or call 563.322.0971.

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Senior Star at Elmore Place Hosts Barry Petersen, National CBS News Correspondent,

who shares his heartwarming sory about the loss of his wife to Alzheimer’s Disease at age 63 … an event

you don’t want to miss! Greater Quad Cities neighbors and friends are cordially invited to Senior Star at Elmore Place on Thursday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and a special presentation by national CBS correspondent Barry Petersen. He will share his heartwarming story regarding the challenges of losing his wife, Jan Chorlton, to early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 63 in May, 2013. Jan was only 40 years old when subtle changes in her memory began and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 55. CBS News calls Barry one of their most experienced correspondents. In a career spanning more than three decades, he has reported on everything from wars and natural disasters to Paris fashions and the return of American Jazz to Shanghai, China. His stories have been datelined from virtually every continent. Jan was also a TV journalist who traveled the world covering the news. While Barry worked as an award-winning correspondent for CBS, Jan reported for CNN, ABC and CBS Sunday Morning. Barry has reported for CBS on Alzheimer’s including a first-hand report with a professor of neurology and psychiatry at New York University’s Langone Medical Center. However, his most riveting report was his Sunday Morning story that originally aired on CBS June 20, 2010,

which showed Jan at an assisted living community in Denver. The story earned a national 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award, and was nominated for a national 2011 Emmy award. Barry also wrote a book, Jan’s Story (Behler) describing the life and loss associated with Alzheimer’s. Among Senior Star’s 13 retirement communities in the United States, five provide memory support including Senior Star at Elmore Place. With unique and careful assessments and innovative care, Senior Star associates work with Alzheimer’s residents to bring a sense of fulfillment to their lives by focusing on what they can do instead of what they have lost the ability to do. Every day, Senior Star’s caring associates work with residents and their families to help everyone through the Alzheimer’s journey. In addition to many other support groups and presentations hosted by Senior Star, bringing in speakers such as Barry helps further educate the public on the affects Alzheimer’s has on families and loved ones, knowing that no one is alone on this journey. Barry continues to speak nationally about his experience with Alzheimer’s disease. The first 25 people who RSVP to this event will receive a signed copy of Barry’s book, Jan’s Story. To reserve a space at this special presentation, please call Senior Star at Elmore place no later October 1 at 563.484.5114. To request a tour of Senior Star at Elmore Place and their innovative memory support community, call 563.484.5114. Their many Champions with a Heart associates will be happy to answer your questions and give you a personalized tour.

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Considering the fact that the gift and estate tax is set at 40 percent, this seems a wise goal for anyone planning an estate. One other tax that a taxpayer should understand when planning his or her estate is the generation skipping tax. The generation skipping tax is a rather complicated tax in what is universally considered to be a complicated tax system. Therefore, it is best to consult with your Quad Cities estate planning attorney about how the tax could impact your specific estate plan; however, a general overview of the tax may be a benefit in the meantime. Prior to the age of tax reforms, in the latter half of the 20th century, wealthy families commonly used loopholes in the tax code to pass down extremely large estates without paying much, if any, in estate taxes. One of those loopholes was the use of life estates. Essentially, a series of successive life estates was used to pass down the family wealth through the generations without paying gift and estate taxes. This was possible because the assets were never actually transferred into anyone’s name. Creative use of trust was another common strategy used to pass

wealth down without incurring gift and estate taxes. Understandably, the federal government was not happy about losing out on the tax revenue that should have been generated from these estates and, therefore, enacted the “generations skipping tax”, or GST in 1976. Though the original GST was repealed, the current version has been in place since 1986. The GST taxes assets that should have been, but were not, taxed at the gift and estate level. In other words, assets that manage to avoid gift and estate taxes are taxed using the GST. Those life estates mentioned earlier, for instance, would be taxed using the GST. An even more common example applies to trust established for multiple generations. Imagine that you place $20 million worth of assets into a family trust. Your children and grandchildren all benefit from the interest earned on the trust assets; however, the principal is not distributed until the death of the last child. At that time, the principal is distributed to all surviving grandchildren. Your children benefited from the “gift”, yet taxes were never paid. The GST is intended to catch situations such as this and ensure that taxes are collected. Because of the complexity of the generation skipping tax in the Quad Cities, and the U.S. tax system in general, it is best to consult with your estate planning attorney with specific questions.

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his requests and preferences. “I know exactly what he wants,” I said confidently as I reviewed some of the details with them. Choking up, I sputtered, “I know it’s August…but we’re going to sing Christmas songs!” Then I shared with them what I learned from him about his revised perspective on pre-arrangement after his mother’s funeral: that the MOST beneficial thing is that the family need not labor over details and decisions but rather they could spend time being together and remember all the good things about him and his life and how he lived it. That was the gift that he realized his mother paid forward to him…and it was the gift that he wanted to pay forward to them. It was a very moving discussion. His funeral service was very meaningful, too, and for any number of reasons. The thoughtfulness with which he prepared the details was evident. Scripture readings, flowers, the Christmas songs....even the casket. One detail he didn’t plan, however, was a tribute from his cycling friends. Dozens of cyclists from the Quad Cities Bicycle Club not only attended his funeral in full cycling gear, they also pedaled the entire procession route from the church to the cemetery….right behind the funeral coach that carried his casket. It wasn’t until several days after his funeral that I realized I had learned something else from him. During a discussion with another gentleman who thought that he “wouldn’t bother with any pre-planning now because too many things might change before he died”, I established a new standard in my own mind when I couldn’t help but respond: “Let me share with you why I’ve come to learn that people would do well to pre-plan as if their family needed it next week….” I’ve had dozens of similar poignant conversations with others in the years since. And I’d like to think that I honor his memory each Remember Well. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the family for graciously allowing me to share this story that is so very personal to them. David W. Deuth, CFSP, is a funeral director and is the owner of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport as well as RiverBend Cremation and Quad Cities Pet Cremation Bettendorf. He can be reached at 563.424.7055 or by email at [email protected].

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David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home You’re caring for someone – an elderly parent, perhaps – and along the way, you’re getting quite an education. With a great deal of hard work and sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able to keep them in their own home. Or perhaps they’re living in YOUR home. One way or another, it’s all worked out OK. Until now. Just in case you’re wondering . . . you’re not alone. According to a 2009 AARP survey, “…more than 42 million Americans provide family caregiving for an adult who needs help with daily activities”. The same survey indicates that “…an additional 61.6 million people provide at least some care during the year.” All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role for your parent(s) become that you may actually be losing sight of another primary responsibility: your own family. Your kids may still call your nest “home”, whether toddlers or high-schoolers or anything in between. They need your time, your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your resources. You’re not alone here, either. Whether you know it or not, if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND caring for (or financially supporting) your children, you’re among a rapidly growing number of Americans who find themselves sandwiched between their responsibilities and the generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, then, that you are now identified as one of the “Sandwich

Generation”. As the Sandwich Generation numbers continue to grow, a couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have been added to the menu:• Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched

between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging parents and grandparents.

• Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care. The implications of being “sandwiched” can range from minor to positively overwhelming – one of the most significant of which can be in the financial realm. As the economy continues to tighten and things continue to cost more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite everything that felt like proper retirement planning 20 years ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. Now that the issue is identified and even has its own name, what are the workarounds? Do good solutions exist for those who are “sandwiched”? The answers to these questions vary, to be sure, and a one-size-fits-all solution is certain folly. The best approach is always to seek and obtain good, qualified professional advice for your particular set of circumstances . . . because if your planning doesn’t do what need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s about like having no plan at all. Next month, we’ll take a closer look at one particular scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently among those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener for some. Remember Well.Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. David W. Deuth, CFSP, is a funeral director and the owner of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can be reached at 563.424.7055 or by email at [email protected].

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David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home You’re caring for someone – an elderly parent, perhaps – and along the way, you’re getting quite an education. With a great deal of hard work and sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able to keep them in their own home. Or perhaps they’re living in YOUR home. One way or another, it’s all worked out OK. Until now. Just in case you’re wondering . . . you’re not alone. According to a 2009 AARP survey, “…more than 42 million Americans provide family caregiving for an adult who needs help with daily activities”. The same survey indicates that “…an additional 61.6 million people provide at least some care during the year.” All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role for your parent(s) become that you may actually be losing sight of another primary responsibility: your own family. Your kids may still call your nest “home”, whether toddlers or high-schoolers or anything in between. They need your time, your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your resources. You’re not alone here, either. Whether you know it or not, if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND caring for (or financially supporting) your children, you’re among a rapidly growing number of Americans who find themselves sandwiched between their responsibilities and the generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, then, that you are now identified as one of the “Sandwich

Generation”. As the Sandwich Generation numbers continue to grow, a couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have been added to the menu:• Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched

between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging parents and grandparents.

• Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care. The implications of being “sandwiched” can range from minor to positively overwhelming – one of the most significant of which can be in the financial realm. As the economy continues to tighten and things continue to cost more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite everything that felt like proper retirement planning 20 years ago – it is very possible to outlive your money today. Now that the issue is identified and even has its own name, what are the workarounds? Do good solutions exist for those who are “sandwiched”? The answers to these questions vary, to be sure, and a one-size-fits-all solution is certain folly. The best approach is always to seek and obtain good, qualified professional advice for your particular set of circumstances . . . because if your planning doesn’t do what need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s about like having no plan at all. Next month, we’ll take a closer look at one particular scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently among those who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye opener for some. Remember Well.Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. David W. Deuth, CFSP, is a funeral director and the owner of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can be reached at 563.424.7055 or by email at [email protected].

Sandwiched: Part I

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