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Roger BrannanDavid W. Deuth

Curtis FordDawn Knutson

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7 Tis the season for good reading!Gift Cards: Buy, Give, and Use Wisely8

11 Cope With Holiday Stress by Taking Care of Yourself

15 Do You Hear WHat I Hear?

Challenge your Child to Imagine16

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By Mike Mickle Sigh,itfinallyhappened.I’vebecome“that”dad.Youknowtheone,I’mclosertoageofbreakingahipthan being hip. I’mmore familiarwith a nook andcranny than thenookorkindle. I’ve alsobeen toldtonevermakepopmusicreferenceseveragain.Thatdemand came frommy oldest childwhen I simplysaid a friend had “themoves like Jagger.”That’s aMaroon Five reference for those of youwho don’tknow.Anyway,themomentthewordscameoutofmymouth,Kyle(whowassittingnexttoafriend)gotalookofcompletehorroronhisface.I’mnotsurprised.Ialsoshouldnotmentionthatanestrangedcoupleis“never,ever,ever,evergettingbacktogether”orevenhintthatImightgo“GangnamStyle”onthem.Truthis,I’dratherbelisteningtoChristmasmusicanyway! The poor kid has a right to be horrified. He isbombardedwithcomparisonstohisdearolddadonadailybasis.Ithinkhe’shadhisfillof“youlookjustlikeyourdad”,“yousoundjustlikeyourdad”,“youcertainly are your father’s son”, and my personalfavorite,“youhaveyourdad’ssenseofhumor”!I’msurewhenhe looks atme in horror it’s becausehedoesn’twanttobecomeme! Evenwithhislackofappreciationformywit,andKateandMatt’sembarassmentbymyactions,Istillenjoyeverymomentwehavetogetherasafamily.I’mlooking forward to awonderfulChristmasmorningat homewithKaren and the kids beforewe gather

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withextended family tocelebrate.While the tripfrom Iowa to Illinois,back to Iowaanddown toOklahomabeforereturningbacktoIowa(allwhilecelebratingKyleandKate’sbirthdayinDecemberas well) is not an easy feat, I feel blessed thatwe have somanywonderful people in our livesto spend time with. I remember growing up inOklahomaandwaking to thesmellof the turkeycookingintheovenfollowedquicklybythesmellof “dressing” and numerous pies. Mom wouldwakemuch earlier than the rest of the family toprepare themeal. She is now 81 andwhile shecan’t bake a large selection of pies or prepare alargemeal,shestillhasahugwaitingforusandnooneeverleavesherhousehungry.Writingthisarticlemakesmewanttohopinthecarnowforthe12hourdrivetoseeher.Karen’sextendedfamilyismuchlargerthanmine.Herfamilygathersfor“KilleyChristmas”.Itnowspansfourgenerations.WithGrandmaKilleyturning102lastSeptember,the Christmas celebration has moved from herhometoacommunitycenter. Asanotheryearcomestoaclose,wordscan’texpress what your support of QC Family Focusmeans tous.2013 isshapingupto be an exciting year. We arehonoredtobesharingthejourneywithallofyou.Fromourfamilyto yours, Merry Christmas andHappyNewYear. MikeMickle


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Inthehustleandbustleof theholidaysbesureto take some timeout for quietmomentswith family.Youcanenjoysomequalitytimewiththekidsbysittingdowntogethertoreadsomegreatholidaybooks.Someclassics,somenewerstories,butallofthemcanleadtolastingholidaymemories and a great family tradition.Therearemanytochoosefrom,we’vecompiledalistofsomeofthemorepopularselections.

Twas the Night Before Christmas-This timelessclassic was first published in1823andstoodthetestoftime.To this day, there is no morepopular story told worldwideaschildrenanxiouslyawaitthearrivalofSanta. The Berenstain Bears

and the Joy of Giving- It seems our favorite bearsare all about the presents and need areminder of what the season is trulyabout.Itwaswrittenin1962andliketherestoftheBerenstainstoriesitendswithapositivemessage. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever-Thisisaclassicfrom1972.Olderchildrenwillenjoythisbook.ThesixmisbehavingHerdman kids take overthechurchpageantandreinterpretthestoryofChristmas.

The Elf on the Shelf- This book comes with acompanion. A magical elfthat mysteriously changeslocations every night whilethekidssleep.Iftheelfcomestovisityourhouse,rememberkids, he’swatching to see ifyou are naughty or nice andreportingbacktoSanta!

The Kvetch Who Stole Hanukkah-InthetownofOyville,the children were preparing forHanukkah. But the kvetch wholivedhighonthehillsaidwhathesaid every year: “The latkes smellbad, the dreidels make me dizzy,andtohearchildrenlaughputsmeinatizzy.”Thisyear,willHanukkahrepresent another great miracle,

finally bringing a smile tothekvetch’sface! Happy Hanukkah Corduroy- The sweetstuffed bear in overallsoffers toddlers anintroduction to thetraditions of Hanukkah,from lighting themenorahand hunting for geit toplayingdreidel. How the Grinch Stole Christmas-What would Christmas be withouttheGrinch?Kidslovethedastardlycharacterwhoplots

tocanceltheholiday.Muchtohisdismay,ithappensanyway,evenwithoutthepresents.Onceyou’veread thebook, thekidswill enjoy the movie versionsaswell! Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa-Brer Rabbit meets Africantraditioninthistale.Li’lRabbitis not having a very goodKwanzaa. Granna Rabbit issick, and so his family won’tcelebrate his favorite part of

Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li’lRabbitsetsouttofindGrannaRabbitaspecialtreatforKaramusoshecancelebrateanyway.Hedoesn’thavemuchluckuntilhisfriendshelphim. Polar Express-Thestoryofaboywhonolonger“believes”untilheboardsa trainwithotherchildren.That magicaljourneyleads to theNorth Pole and ameetingwithSanta.A beautifully toldstory that can leadto a great familymovienightaswell. There aremany more tochoose from but atleast we’ve givenyouafewsuggestionstohelpyouenjoythemagicof“familytime”withtheonesyoulove.

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The holidays are always accompanied withexcitement and social commitment.For some it is thebesttimeoftheyear.Forotherstheholidaysrepresentnew expectations to be met and a frantic life pace.Howeverwechoosetolookattheholidays,thecommonthreadisstress. Not all stress is the same, and how we reactandrespondtoitisthedifferencebetweengoodstressand bad stress. Stress is expressed through hormonalfluctuations. The key to managing your stress is tohavea strategy tohelpcounteractyourbody’snaturalresponses. Following are eight tips that can help youmorefullyenjoytheholidays.1. Positive Perception: Every grey cloud has a silverlining,soalwaysidentifythepositiveattributesofatroublingsituation.

2. Nutrition:FoodisacornerstoneoftheThanksgivingthrough Christmas calendar run. Making goodfoodchoicescangoalongwaytomanagingstress.Teas such as Oolong and Chamomile have longbeen acknowledged as positive mood and immunepromoters. Fruits like oranges, clementines, appleslices,bananas,lemons,andkiwisareallpackedwithimmune boosting nutrients which keep you feelinggood.Omega3 fattyacidsarenowplaced in foodsfrom eggs to pasta to juices, so buying foods withtheomegadifferenceisabigsteptowardmoodandimmunesupport.

3. Motion:Eventhoughit’scoldoutside,stayingactiveand inmotion is essential to keeping yourmusclesstrong and your jointsmobile.More importantly, ithelpsyourheartandlungssupplyyourbrainandbodyall they need to keep you alert, happy and healthy.Regular exercise doesn’t necessarily involve goingto thegym.Mallwalkinghasbecomemymother’sfavoriteexerciseandsocialwinterclub.

4. Sunlight: Although you may not think of the sunin the frigid framework of winter, the sun remainsanimportantcatalysttovitaminDproductionandamoodstabilizer.

5. Deep Breathing:Takingtimetobatheyourbraininoxygen isalwaysbeneficial. Inhaleslowly foreight

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seconds, hold the breath for another eight seconds,andthenexhaleslowlyforeightseconds.

6. Soft Love: Time with family, close friend(s), orperhapsapetalldeliverareductioninbloodpressureandstresshormonelevels.

7. Laughter:Whencalendarsarefullandthedayfallsshortinprovidingenoughtimetofinisheverythingthatneedsyourattention,theideaoflaughingmaysoundsilly.However, silly is good, andfinding the cracksinthechaoscancheeryouupandperhapsdeliverabeneficialattitudebreakthatisthedifferencebetweenanoverwhelmingdayandagoodday.Laughingisthebestnaturalmoodboostthebodyhastooffer!

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interhasarrived.Asachilditalwaysbroughtwonderful thingssuchassnow,warmcozysweatshirtsandsweaters,makingsnowmen

andsnowangels,igloos,sleddingandhotchocolatewithlotsofmarshmallows. Butnowasanadult,winteralsobringswithit the feeling of anxiety and stress related to theHOLIDAYS!!!! Thereissomuchtoaccomplishinsuchashortamountoftime;organizingfamilyschedules, what to buy for that picky teenager,out of town relatives staying at your home, giftexpenses,findingtherightgiftfortherightperson,andshoppingforthosegiftsontopofyouralreadyhecticdailyschedule.Let’snotevendiscussmenuissues! Just thinking about all the tasks to beaccomplished in such a short amount of time canfeeloverwhelmingandstressfultomanyofus. HolidaytraditionscanbethecauseofstressORallowustosimplifyourholidaylives.Traditionsdo not have to be elaborate. Traditions can besimpleandfun.Gettingbacktothebasicsisagreatplace to start to “de-stress” your holiday season.Wesetourselvesupforfailureanddisappointmentif our expectations are too high and unattainable.Simple low-key traditions canbe accomplished ina short period of time, with littlemoney and canhelp to reduce our stress and give us a feeling ofaccomplishmentandsatisfaction. Start this holiday season off right. Takesometimetochoosewhatthebasicnecessitiesareforyourfamilytohaveasuccessfulstressreducedseason.HaveeachfamilymemberwritedownwhatmakestheHolidayseasonenjoyableforthem.(Forexample: family togetherness, a decorated tree, afavoritemeal,giftgiving,servingthelessfortunate,decorating the house, church service, etc.) Thenprioritizethislistbyimportancetotheentirefamily.(Forexample:priorityone,familygathering;prioritytwo, serving the less fortunate; priority three, giftgiving,etc.) Byprioritizingourholidayitgivesusfocusand remindsusofwhat is trulymost important tous.ThathugemealIpreparefortheentirefamilyiswonderfulandappreciated;however,it’sstressfulforme.TodecreasemystressIaskedfamilymembersiftheywouldbewillingtohaveapotluck.Notonly

W didthatlessenmytimecooking,groceryshoppingandcleaning,itsavedonexpenses.Mypriorityof“familytogetherness”wasaccomplishedandIfeltbetterandlessstressedwhenthathappened. Challenge yourself to pick one stressfulholiday event you can simplify this year and seewhatadifference itcanmake inyouroutlookontheholidayseason.Seeifitbringsyoualittlemorejoy.Suggestions: Drawnamesforgiftsandsetdollarlimitstohelpreduceexpensesandshoppingstress. DecoratetheChristmastreeasafamilyANDbeokaywiththefactthatmostoftheornamentsareonthebottomhalfofthetreebecausethatisallthehigherthekidscanreach!! Less is more when decorating…..onlydecorate the room you spend the most time in!Whyspendsomuchtimedecoratingroomspeopledon’tenterandwon’tappreciate.Savethatenergy.

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Do You Hear WHat I Hear?By Diane Baker Youth Development Educator,

4-H Military Programs, University of Illinois Extension ‘Tis the season … forfamily fun, holiday shopping,concerts, sporting events, specialcelebrations. But, do you findyourself so caught up in thefestivitiesandendless“todo”lists,thatyouforget themost importantthings this season (and throughouttheyear)–qualitytimewithfamilyandfriends? Asyouhurrythroughyourshoppinglist,rushtobakesomecookiesbeforegettingtothenexteventor activity, consider the time you are spendingwithfamilyandfriends.Areyoutakingthetimetohaveaqualityconversation?Areyoureallylisteningtowhatyourkidsoryourspousehavetosay?Orareyoupre-occupiedwithwonderingwhenyou’llwrapthegiftsorwhatgamesyou’llhavereadyfortheclassparty? Good communication depends on greatlisteningskills.It’sreallyeasyto“hear”whatothersaresaying,buttruly“listening”towhattheysaytakesfocusandintention.Somekeytipstorememberthisholiday season when you’re talking with family orfriends:·Stopwhatyou’redoingandfocus.Multi-taskingandlisteningdonotgotogether.Givingyourfullattentiontoyourchild,yourspouseoryourfriendisoneofthebestgiftsyoucangivethisholidayseason.Foldthelaundrylaterorrecordtheshowontelevisionsothatyoucanenjoyameaningfulconversation.

·Make eye contact – this sends the message thatyou are listening to them and you do care aboutwhattheyhavetosay.Sit(orstand)sothatyouarefacingoneanotherwithopenarms-sittingwithyourarms closed signals that you’re not interested andpositioning yourself so that you’re facing anotherdirectionclearlysendsthemessagethatyou’rereallynotinterestedinwhattheotherpersonhastosay.

·Avoiddistractions.Turnoffthetelevision,stayawayfromthecomputer,andignoreyourphonewhenyouget a textor a call. Giveyour full attention to theconversation.·Remember to “listen” to the non-verbal messagestoo. Communication isn’t only aboutwhat is saidwithwords.Itisalsoaboutwhatissaidwithfacialexpressions, tone of voice and body language. If

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what isbeingsaidverballydoesn’tmatchwhat isbeing said non-verbally, pay attention to that andtalkaboutit.

·Respond appropriately – ask questions or ask thepersontalkingtoexpandonsomething.Forexample,whenyourchildtellsyou“Ihadfuntoday,”respondwith “Tellmemore about that –whatmadeyourdaysofun.”

·Avoid interrupting or making judgments. Again,becausewetendtoberushedthistimeofyear,wemay try to hurry through a conversation. Relax,enjoytheconversation,andbepatientandthoughtfulthroughouttheconversation. Bowsandwrappingpaperwillendupinthegarbage, gifts will be out-grown, but the time youtake to have meaningful conversations with yourfamily and friends will have an impact for manyyears to come. Giveyourself andyour lovedonesthegiftofyourtimeandattentionthisholidayseasonandenjoythestrongerrelationshipsthatyou’llbuildforalifetime.


“Try to be the first one up the mountain,The highest flying dream in the sky.Try your best to be an inspiration

For others that are still afraid and shy.Try to make the most of every moment

If you fail, get up and try again.Try each day a little harder

If you never try, you never win.”

This is aquote from the foreword toTheLittleEngine thatCould thefirst free book in aseries offered to Quad-City children from birthtoagefive. It iswrittenbyDollyPartonwhosefoundation has led the charge nationwide to getthesebooksintothehandsofchildren. Each month, close to 10,000 childrenin our community receive one of these booksto encourage interaction between parents and

United Way Staffguardiansandchildren. Theyalsoaredesignedtoinspirealifetimeloveofreading.Eachbookis selected by a national board and range fromstoriesoflittleenginestollamaswithredpajamasandstoriesdesignedtohelpchildrenlearnabouttheiremotions. At the end of this journey, right beforetheyenterschool,theyreceiveabookdiscussinggetting ready for Kindergarten. By this time,theyhavereceivedmuchmorethanbooks–theyhave shared adventures, learned the excitementof reading and imagined a bright future full ofpotential. WeinviteyoutoregisterachildinyourlifeforImaginationLibrarybyvisitingunitedwayqc.org.Eachchildinafamilyiseligibletoreceiveage-appropriatebooks. Also,share this informationwithyour friendsandfamily,because this isaneasygifttogivethisholidayseasonandwilllastalifetimeforthechildrenofourcommunity.

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Holiday CookingThere is nothing better than biting into a warm, chewy, sweet cinnamon roll. But, who really has the time or takes the effort to make them from scratch anymore? It is a bit of a lost art. But these rolls...are so easy. You do not need to worry about yeast, rising times, etc. Simply, mix, fill, slice and bake. You will definitely not be disappointed! Oh, and did I mention they have pumpkin in them? Even better. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls {no yeast required!}

For the rolls:2 1/4 cup flour (+ more if dough is too sticky)4 tsp baking powder1 tsp nutmeg2 tbs sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup cold butter1 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup milkFor the filling:3/4 cup brown sugar2 tbs of cinnamonFor the frosting:4 oz of cream cheese; room temperature1/2 cup (+/-) powdered sugarDirections: Sift together your dry ingredients. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender. Work the butter into pea sized pieces. Mix in pumpkin puree and milk. If dough is still sticky you can add a tbs of flour at a time until it is easy to work with. On a floured surface roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a long log. Cut into 1-2 inch thick slices. Place each roll into a buttered pie plate or cake pan OR into a muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until rolls are golden and cooked through. Allow to cool 15 minutes. Mean-while in an electric mixer mix cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Pipe frosting onto rolls or slather over the top while warm.

If you haven’t gotten into the slow cooker rage, then you are a bit behind. Busy families, single parents, heck even col-lege students are breaking out those slow cookers to help get dinner on the table. This simple, easy and plentiful din-ner can be assembled in less than 5 minutes. It will make your house smell like your favorite barbecue joint and put smiles on everyone’s faces.

Spicy Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork 2 onions, peeled and quartered1 whole pork butt (pork shoulder roast)1 8 oz. can chipotle chiles in adobo sacue2 12 oz. cans Dr. Pepper4 T. brown sugarsaltpepperrolls or buns, for serving Get out your largest crockpot. Lay peeled and quartered onions in the bottom. Liber-ally season roast with salt and pepper, then place on top of the onions. Pour in canned chipotle chiles, brown sugar and Dr. Pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Flip the roast halfway way through, around 4 hours in. When done, shred meat with a fork and serve on kaiser rolls. Add additional sauces or chopped pickles if you like.


Asweenterthetoybuyingseason,hereareafewtipsontoysafetyandselection.Anestimated 17% of all eye injuries to childrenare caused by missile-type toys or toys withhardedgesordetachableparts.Youngstersareparticularly vulnerable during the excitementof the holidays. Many of these eye injuriesare preventable. The Illinois Society for thePreventionofBlindnessgives thesefollowingrecommendations:1.Be aware of how your children or

grandchildrenplaywiththeirtoys.Thereisnosubstituteforsensibleadultsupervision.

2.Keepinappropriatetoysawayfromchildrentooyoungortooinexperiencedtousethemproperly.

3.Makesure toyswillnotshatterwithroughhandlingorunderviolentimpact.

4.Readmanufacturers’ instructions for usingtoysproperlyandageappropriateness.

Trytoavoidprojectiletoyssuchasdarts,

bowsandarrows,andmissile-firingtoys.Lookfor toysmarkedwith“ASTM”,whichmeanstheproductmeetsthenationalsafetystandardsset by theAmerican Society for Testing andMaterials.Donotallowyourchildrentoplaywithnon-powderrifles,pelletgunsorBBguns.Theyareextremelydangerousandhavebeenreclassifiedasfirearmsandremovedfromtoydepartments. Don’t forget that sports equipment, apopular gift, should also include protectiveeyewear. Sports-related eye injuries accountforabout40,000eyeinjuriesannually,but90percentoftheseinjuriescouldbeavoidedwiththerightprotectiveANSIapprovedeyewear. HaveaSafeandHappyHolidaySeason!

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DedicationEducation

QC Family Focus is showing it’s Education Dedication this month by sponsoring a couple of holiday contests. Both are aimed at helping children

learn. Fill out the entry forms below for your chance to win. Good luck! We’re giving away a book... or a lot of them in this contest! Win a Nook Simple Touch Reader!

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Dedication

The holiday season is a time for giving. Manytimespeoplewillexchangegiftsforfun,buthaveyoueverthoughtaboutgivingtohelpothers?Thattypeofgivingiscalledphilanthropy.Let’stakeacloserlookatthiswordandunderstandhowitcanmakeadifferenceinourlives. Philanthropy is giving to others in an effort toincreasethewell-beingofpeople.Itisamethodofsharing.Somepeoplemaythinktheonlywaytogiveistoprovidemoney,butthereareotheroptions.PeoplehelpothersbygivinganyofthethreeW’s.DoyouknowwhatthethreeW’sinphilanthropyare? Wealth(givingmoney) Work(volunteeringtohelp) Wisdom(givingothersthebenefitofyourknowledge) To better understand the three W’s related tophilanthropy,let’sdothefollowingactivity. Activity1:Recently,theEastCoastwasdrasticallyaffected by Hurricane Sandy. You probably saw ontelevisionandreadontheinternetornewspaperhowmanypeople lost their homes from the storm. Can you thinkofwaysyoucouldhelpthevictimsofHurricaneSandy?WriteideasforeachWonthespaceprovidedbelow. Wealth:Doyouhavemoneytogive?Ifnot,howelsecouldyoumakemoneytohelp?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Work: If a storm likeHurricane Sandy hit yourcommunity,whatworkcouldyoudotohelpothers?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wisdom: What kind of knowledge do you havethatotherscouldbenefitfrom?Youmightsurpriseyourselfofthetalentsyouhavethatcouldhelpsomeoneelse.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Goodwork!Shareyourideaswithanadult.Askthemofwaystheyhavehelpedothersthroughworkorwisdom. You might think philanthropy is to only helpthe poor and needy, but that’s not true. Sometimes itis about increasing the well-being of people in otherareas, such as education, religion, health or other goodcauses. Organizations that depend on philanthropy areusually referred to as nonprofit organizations. They donotparticipateinmarketslikebusinessesbecausetheydonotseekaprofit.Instead,theyrelyonthegenerosityofpeopletohelpsupporttheirwork. OneexampleofanonprofitisJuniorAchievement.JA is an organization that promotes education aboutbusiness, economics and free enterprise. JA teachesstudents, like you, about important concepts related towork readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.PeopleandbusinessesdonatemoneytoJA(wealth)andteachJAclasses(workandwisdom). Activity 2: What other nonprofit organizationscanyouthinkofinyourcommunity?Whoprovidesthewealth, work andwisdom for the nonprofit? List youranswersbelow.

NameofNonprofit:___________________________

Wealth:_____________________________________

Work:______________________________________

Wisdom:____________________________________

Beingabletosharewithothersisagoodfeeling.This holiday season challenge yourself to think aboutphilanthropyandhowyoucanhelpothers.Bigorsmall–nomatterhowyouhelpwillmakeadifferenceinsomeoneelse’slife.


Just For Kids!Just For Kids!Kid’s Calendar

Winterfest • December 2ndThere will be a host of joyful family activities for everyone

including music, dancing by the Family Museum Dancers, refreshments, fun activities, and a visit from Santa later

in the afternoon. Visitors can view a 300-square-foot train set, toys from

the Museum’s Buddy “L” collection, and the animated figurines from the Petersen Harden Von Maur store. Admission to the

event and Museum gallery is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item or

personal item to be distributed locally. 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Family Museum, 2900

Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA Call 563-344-4106 for more information.

The Nutcracker - Ballet Quad Cities

December 8th-9thFeaturing live music accompaniment by

Orchestra Iowa, this time-honored holiday favorite is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous

The NutcrackerSaturday, December 8th 1:00 & 7:30

Sunday, December 9th 1:00Adler Theater Davenport, IA

Ticket Prices Vary. Purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster at

www.ticketmaster.com Adler Theatre, 136 East 3rd Street,

Davenport, IA Call 309-786-3779 for more information.

Free Kid’s Craft Day • December 15thJohn Deere Pavilion

10:00am-4:00pmTheme: Evergreens/Trees Craft: Tree Ornaments

A Holiday in the Gardens

Deccember 15This evening event includes:

A whimsical theatrical interpretation of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, as a staged garden stroll. Holiday crafts for children that the whole family can enjoy. Roasting chestnuts, Christmas caroling and light refreshments. Don’t miss the

outdoor winter garden train railroad. This event is included in your paid admission

to the gardens. Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Youth (6-15 yrs) $4.00 Children (2-5yrs)

$2.00, Children under 2 and Members of the Quad City Botanical Center free.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMQuad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL Call 309-794-

0991 for more information.

Frost Fest • December 16Join the Quad Cities River Bandits for their annual Frost Fest celebration. At

this FREE event, kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, participate in board games

and crafts, and watch movies. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Modern Woodman Park, 209 S

Gaines Street, Davenport, IA Call 563-322-6348 for more information.


Just For Kids!Just For Kids!


Just For Kids!Just For Kids!What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted FlakesWhat do you get when you cross an apple with a Christmas Tree? A Pineapple What do you call people who are afraid of Santa? Claustrophobic

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ThecolderweatherisusheringinanewplaceforfamilyfunintheQuadCities.BassStreetLandingPlazainDowntownMolineisnowthehomeof“CenterIceatBassStreetLanding,”anoutdooriceskatingrink. Thefullsizeicerinkoffers“openskating”sevendaysaweek.Parents or grandparents can watch the kids skate from the warmindoorswhilegrabbingabite toeatat thegrillcompletewithflatscreentelevisions.Theindoorareawillbeconnectedtothebottomoftheparkingrampinthebassstreetlandingplaza.Skaterentalsareavailableaswell.Therateswillvarydependingon thedayof theweek. Longtime Quad Citian, Larry Rosmilso is the Director ofOperations. Larry hopes the ice rinkwill bring a new attraction,similartoMillenniumParkinChicago,forthosehereintheQuadCitiestoenjoy. Center IceatBassStreetLanding is aprojectofFinancialDistrictProperties,whichrecentlybuiltthenewKonebuilding.TheysayitwillcomecompletewithaZamboniiceresurfacingmachine. TherinkisbeingpurchasedandinstalledbyIceRinkEvents,acompanythatprovidesseasonalandpermanenticerinksaroundtheworld.It’scurrentlyopentheownersplantokeepitupandrunninguntilmidAprilof2013.


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From Karen’s Kitchen As this issue of the QCFF was getting ready to go to the printer, the big news was the potential demise of the twinkie. Well never fear, I dug out my recipe box and found one to make your own twinkies! Not nearly as convenient but it will do in a pinch! Mock TwinkiesPrepare 1 yellow cake mix (pudding in the mix) as directed. Pour into 9 x 13 pan and bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and removed from pan. Cut cake to the size of twinkies (approx. 16) and split in half. Twinkie Filling1 c. milk 5 TBSP flour1 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt1/2c. Crisco Solid 1/2 c. margarine1 tsp. vanilla Mix milk a little at a time with flour. Keep mixture smooth. Boil until thick, stirring con-stantly. When cool, beat until fluffy. Add other ingredients, beat in after each addition. Put filling between split layers of cake. (If your kitchen is warm, you may want to refrigerate filling so it will stiffen up.) Wrap twinkies in plastic wrap and enjoy being the hostess with the mostest!


QuadCityareastudentshavethetotalwork-readiness experience at their fingertips throughthe web-based career exploration program CareerCruisingQuadCities. Administered by Junior Achievement ofthe Heartland in partnership with the MolineFoundation,CareerCruisingQuadCities (CCQC)is awork-readiness programdevelopedbyCareerCruising, the leader inon-linecareerdevelopmentandeducationplanningforK-12schools. Students using the program can researchhundreds of careers to learn about the skills,experience,andeducationneededtosucceedinthecareersthatinterestthem.Studentscanalsoplanfortheircareerswithcomprehensiveskillsassessments,along with education, training, and financial aidresources. CareerCruisingQuadCities helps studentsmake connections with area businesses andprofessionalsbyincorporatingQuadCitycompaniesaspartofthelocalinformationavailabletostudents.Since2010,volunteersfromparticipatingcompanieshave servedason-line career coaches andofferedwork-basedlearningactivities(WLAs)suchasjobshadowing,mockinterviews,andcompanytours. More than 15,000 students use CareerCruisingQuadCitiesatschoolsin6QuadCityareacounties –Henry,Mercer,Rock Island, Stark andWhiteside Counties in Illinois, and Scott CountyinIowa.CCQCisavailabletoallstudents–fromat-risk and college bound students to teens withundetermined career goals and special educationstudents. Currently,CCQCoffers over 150 companyprofilestostudents,andcareercoachingandwork-basedlearningactivitiesareofferedbynearly100volunteers. One of CCQC’s biggest championshasbeen theQuadCitiesChamberofCommerce,andmany of itsmembers support the program asbusinesspartners. Oneofthekeyfeaturesistheportfoliotool,whichhelpsastudent record importantcareerandeducation information as they use the system.ResultsoftheirCareerMatchmakerassessment,forexample,aresavedtocreateastartingplacefortheir

Kirk Marske Director, Career Cruising Quad Cities

careerexplorationexperiences.Alistofsuggestedcareersiscreatedbasedonthestudent’sassessmentandthestudentcanexploretheircareersofinterestwiththeclickofamouse. Otherimportantinformationsuchaswritingsamples, work and volunteer experience, andnotableschoolaccomplishmentscanalsobesavedtotheirportfolio.Parentscanalsoregistertoviewtheirchild’sportfolio,enablingparentstoactivelyparticipateintheexplorationprocess. Future Education Dedication columnswill give more information about how parentscan get involved in CCQC through the portfoliofeature.Othercolumnswillfocusonhealthcareerdevelopment and STEM education efforts in theQuadCities,interestingCCQCcareercoachesandwork-basedlearningactivities,industrysupportofCCQC,andmore. IfyouareaprofessionalwhowouldliketovolunteerforCCQC,thereisnocosttoparticipateasabusinesspartneranditisopentoallbusinesses-visitwww.CareerCruisingQuadCities.orgtolearnmoreandregister.Or,contactCCQC:KirkMarske,Director–(309)277-3909,[email protected]

Quad City partnerships help area students explore careerson-line, in the classroom, and in the workplace


Youcangetaheadinlifebybeinggoodatwhatyoudo.Unfortunately,socanfraudsters.Use these tactics to steer clear of scams: Choose tough passwords.FraudstersuseFacebookand other social media profiles to figure out passwords.Thesescamartistsskimprofilestrollingforcommonnamesandphrasesthatconsumersoftenuseforpasswords. Createpasswordsthatcontainnumbers,letters,andsymbolsandaremorethansixcharacters. Don’t be an open book.Theinformationyouposton the Internet isn’t private. Use careful judgment aboutanythingyoupostonline. Shred personal documents. Thieves still stealpersonalinformationbydumpsterdiving. Useacross-cutshreddertodisposeofpaperitemscontaining personal information such as Social Securitynumbersandaccountnumbers,aswellasunsolicitedcreditcardapplicationsandreceipts. Ifshreddingathomeisnotconvenient,saveshreditems up to bring to a DHCU Community Credit UnionShredDay.Thisfree,on-siteshreddingisheldatadifferentDHCUlocationmonthlyfromAprilthroughOctober. Know with whom you’re dealing. Fraudstersposing as familymembersmay ask you towire funds orsendemergencycash.Ifyouhaveanyqualmsaboutemailsyoureceive,beleery.Contactthefamilymemberstheemailis supposedly from--outside theemail channel--andask iftheysenttheemail. Remember,DHCUwillNEVERcontactyouaskingforyourpersonalinformation. Thisgoesforanymeansofcommunication—mail,email,PC,SMStext,homephone,etc. Use caution when job hunting. If you find a jobonlinethatentailsworkingfromhomeandtheopportunityto make some quick cash, use caution. Fraudsters combonlinejobboardstopreyonthoseeagertofindwork. MoneyGram International has enhanced its fraudpreventionwebsite atmoneygram-preventfraud.com,withspecificadviceforanyoneinitiatingamoneytransfer: Throw:Disposeofofferspromisingeasyways toearnmoney.Beextracautious if theoffer requiresyou tosendmoneybeforeactuallyearningmoney. Know: Onlysendmoneytopeopleyouknow.Neversendmoneytostrangers. Show: Don’t share information about moneytransferswithanyoneexcepttherecipient. Call 309-796-7500 in the Quad Cities, 563-244-6506 in Clinton, 800-323-5109 toll-free, email [email protected] to learnmoreaboutprotectingyourfinancialidentity.

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Great Gift Ideas For SeniorsBy Roger Brannan Administrator, Bettendorf Health Care Center Doyouhavea“hard tobuyfor” loved one on your holidayshoppinglist?Sometimesthepeoplewhomeanthemosttoyoucanbethemostdifficulttobuyfor.Wehavecomeupwithalistofgiftideas for the favoritesenior inyourlife.1.Familytime–Atthetopofthelistis the gift of spending timewithfamily. Time with children and grandchildren cancreatebeautifulholidaymemoriesandisoftenmorepreciousthananythingelse.

2.Event tickets–Takeyour senior lovedone to theseasonalNutcrackerballetperformance,toamovieoraconcert.Funnevergoesoutofstyle!

3.Travelvouchers–Assistingwithtravelcostssuchasairlinevouchersortrainfare,orevencredittowardacruisemakesagreatgift.

4.Home projects –Many seniors have home “workprojects”thattheycan’tdothemselvesandcoulduseyourhelptocomplete.Offeryourselfashandymanforaday.

5.CarePackages-Thinkaboutthingsyourlovedoneorfriendusesregularly.Smallitemscanbeusefuland appreciated, such as tissues, lotion, soaps,comfy socks or slippers, favorite treats, etc. If alovedoneresidesinanassistedlivingfacility,thesesmallluxuriescanbeveryvaluable.

6.Photo keepsakes- Put together a memory book,small photo album, or fill up a memory cardof family pictures and put it in a digital photoframe. Help set up a pretty bulletin board in aprime location with photos, cards and importantinformation.

7.Consideracharitabledonationdoneinyourlovedone’s name. Someone who is very involved ina charity or has a favorite cause may appreciatethis as much as receiving a gift, and you candonate to almost any cause in creative wayssuchas“adopting”anendangeredanimal,helpingsomeonethrough“microlending”orgivingcharitygiftcards.

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Create a new tradition this holiday seasonach family has its ownunique holiday traditions:meals, religious services,

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Etrustees or executors to ensure their final wisheswillbecarriedout,butwealsourgefamiliestositdownattheholidays,andthroughouttheyear-tosharetheirstories.AskGrandpaabouthisschools.Ask Grandma how she met Grandpa. Discoveryouruncle’smilitaryservice.Whatdoyourparentsrememberbestabout theirowngrandparents?Tellyour children about the funniest scraps you gotinto with your siblings. Ask your children abouttheirbestmomentatschool,ontheballfieldorinaperformance. Foranevenmorememorableevent,capturethe discussions on video. Don’t worry aboutprofessionalquality,justsetupthecameraonawideangletocaptureeveryoneatthetableandtheletthediscussionsbegin! Nash Nash Bean & Ford are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. To receive a copy of our most recent newsletter “Your Estate Matters” or for a free consultation on Estate or Long Term Care Planning, call 309-944-2188, 309-762-9368 or 1-800-644-5345. You may also contact our firm by email at [email protected] or visit our web site at http://www.nashbeanford.com. The firm devotes its practice primarily in the areas of estate, business and tax planning and related areas of the law, as well as elder law and trust administration and probate. We offer guidance and advice to our clients in every area of estate planning. This column is designed for general information purposes only, and is not intended, nor should be construed or relied upon, as legal advice. Please consult your attorney if specific legal information is desired.

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isoneofmyfavoritequestionsbecause proper positions canrelievealotofmusculoskeletalpain and improper positionscan cause serious, long-termproblems.Wedospendathirdofourlivessleepingandthegoalittomaintainthenaturalcurvesofthespinewhilewerest. 14% of people sleep on their backs. Thekeytothispostureistohaveapillowthatsupportsyourneckbutdoesnotpropittoomuch.Anothercaution isproblemsthatcanoccurwithbreathingandsnoringduetothetonguefallingbackagainstthesoftpalate.Ifyousufferfromlowbackpaintryapillowunderyourknees. Armorhand tinglingornumbnesscanbenefitfromsupportingarmsonsmallpillowsasyou sleeponyourback. The second mostcommon position isstomach-sleeping andthis is the worst possiblechoice.Imaginesittinginaclassroomalldaywithyourneck turned to the side allday.Ouch!Ithyperflexesthe neck and put pressureonthespinalnerves.Italsoflattensoutthecurveinthelow back and could causelowbackpain.Ithasevenbeen shown to cause theabdomen to “pooch” out.Onewaytobreakthishabitis to use a body pillow infrontofyouasyousleeponyourside. So how should yousleep? The answer formost people is: on yourside with arms folded in

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The right to choice: Selecting the best orthopaedic specialist for your carehenprimarycarephysicians(PCPs)areaskedto treat pain associatedwith joints, bones, orligaments,theywillfrequentlyreferpatientsto

anorthopaedicspecialistformoreadvancedcare. But did you know that in all cases you canrequestareferraltoaspecificspecialtygroupfromyourPCP? “Physiciansmake referralsbasedonanumberoffactors.Whiletheirrecommendationsareimportant,rememberthatyouhavetherighttochoose,”saysDr.TuviMendel, footandanklespecialistatOrthopaedicSpecialists.“Doyourownresearchandaskaround.Ifyoudon’tagreewiththeinitialreferralprovidedbyyourPCP,knowthatyoucanrequestareferraltoaparticulargrouporspecialist.” TheadministrativeteamatyourPCP’sofficecanoftenfilloutyourpatientreferralformandhelp you make an appointment, so don’thesitatetoaskquestionsandseekassistance. According to Angie Van Utrecht,Director of Operations at OrthopaedicSpecialists,areferralisn’tneededatalltoseeaspecialist,unlessyourinsurancerequiresit. “Manyspecialistgroupsdon’trequirea referral inorder tobeseenor treated. AtOrthopaedicSpecialists,simplycallandmakeanappointment,”shesaid.Theonlyreasonthatwewouldrequireareferralisifapatienthasan HMO plan, and in that case, it isrequiredbytheinsurancecompanytoobtainone.“ Whether using thespecialist recommended byyour PCP, or deciding togo in adifferentdirection,it’s always worthwhileto research potentialspecialistsandseekasmuchinformation as possibleabout their education,experienceandreputation. “The challengepatients face today is thatthere is somuch informationavailable, it can be difficultto determine what will mostimpact their quality of care,specifically when it comes toorthopaedics,”saysVanUtrecht.

W “Inreality,youcanaskafewsimplequestionsorseekafewsimpleanswersandlearnagreatdeal.”With so much information now available online and through advertising, it’s important to know what you’re looking for when researching a specialist. Focus your research, which can be done bylookingonlineoratwebsites,callingtheoffice,pickingupprintmaterials,orthroughtrustedcontacts,ongettinganswerstothefollowingquestions:•Isyourspecialistboardcertified?Determineifheorshe is certified to focuson the specific areaof yourconcern.

•Is your specialist also fellowship trained? In otherwords,hasyourspecialistcompletedanextraprogramin the orthopaedic area of your concern and if so,

doeshecontinue topractice in thatarea? This isextremelyimportant,asitassuresyourspecialistwillhaveexpansiveexpertise.•Ifyouaregoingtoneedsurgery,howmanyofthesetypesofsurgeryhasyourspecialistdone? The more surgeries your specialisthas done, the more experience he or shewillhave.Additionally,youcanaskaboutinfectionratesandsuccessrates;specialistswhoareproudoftheirworkandsuccesswillreadilyprovidethisinformation.

•Doyouknowanyonewhohashadfirsthandexperience with the specialist? While

someone else’s treatment andresults can’t be compared towhat you will experience,you can rely on trustedword-of-mouth to gainan understanding of theoverallexperience. Deciding on aspecialist doesn’t haveto be overwhelming.Completetheresearch,ask trusted resources,and don’t settle forany care that isn’texactlyrightforyou.

Formoreinformationabout the procedures andservices that OrthopaedicSpecialistsprovides,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.osquadcities.com.


Imagine if you turned on the kitchen orshower faucet, or afirefighter hookedonto afirehydrant andnothinghappened.Or,what if all thewater your family used for drinking or cookinghadtobeboiledfirsttoeliminateharmfulbacteria?Thankfully,intheU.S.,waterservicesaresoreliablethatwehaven’thadtoworrywhetherhighqualitydrinkingwaterwillbeavailablewhenweturn thetap. We don’t think about the complex, verytechnicalprocessourwatergoesthroughtobecomesafeenoughtodrink.But,burieddeepunderground,miles and miles of pipes are constantly carryingwater throughout our service area from thewatertreatment plants that clean and distributewater topumping stations and on to your home.We don’tsee all the people – scientists, engineers, plantoperators,maintenancecrewsandcustomerserviceprofessionals -- working 24/7 so that everythingruns smoothly. From meeting environmentalqualitystandardstomakingsurethatenoughwateris availablewhen supply is low, or that there areadequatepressurelevelsforfireprotectionaswellas your morning shower, the work is happeningbeneath the surface, behind the scenes. And, formany people, since water is “out of sight, out ofmind,”it’seasytotakeforgranted. There’s an obvious cost to assure suchqualityanddependability.Thefacilitiesandsystemsprovidingwater services to customers takes threetimes more money to supply than other utilityproviders, yet it is typically the least expensiveofAmericans’ utility bills.Water and wastewaterservice isusually the lowerpercentageutilitycostperhousehold,atanaverageof12percent,comparedtogas/oilat18percent,telephoneat33percentandelectricityat37percent. Atthecostofaboutapennypergallon,wateris a tremendous value, especially considering thatthepriceofagallonofmilkorgastodayiscloseto$4! When pipes break, from stressors such asage, extreme changes in temperature or pressure,andsoilmovement,theycausedisruptiontohomesandbusinesses,aswellaswaste(intheUS,nearly7billiongallonsofwaterare losteachdayduetopipeleaksandruptures).However,evenwhenwater

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mainsbreak,theserviceinterruptionistemporary(thankstowatercrewsworkingovertime),andsoonforgotten. Breaks are also more costly to repair.It’s estimated that emergency pipe repairs are 10timesmoreexpensivethanthecostofongoingpipemaintenanceandupgrades. Wateristhecommondenominatorinallofour lives.Weneed it to live.Wedependon it tocook and clean. It is an essential component foravitaleconomyandenvironment,not tomentionhealthandfire safety.Therefore,wemust respectit as the precious resource it is, as a luxury, notsomething to be taken for granted. And, whenwe value something, we generally are carefulnot towaste it. It’s something to think about thenexttimeyouturnonthetap–andthenturnitoffwhile brushing your teeth orwashing the dishes.Youcanlearnmoreaboutthevalueofwater,andsomesimplewaystousewaterwisely,byvisitingtheLearningCenteron the IowaAmericanWaterwebsite,atwww.iowaamwater.com.

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When you turn on the tap, it’s easy to see what your water bill buys. What’s not as easy to see is what it takes to bring that water to your home. The miles of pipeline hidden below the ground. The facilities that draw water from the source. The plant where it’s treated and tested. The scientists, engineers, and maintenance crews working around the clock to make sure that water is always there when you need it. Your water payments are helping to build a better tomorrow by supporting needed improvements that will keep water flowing for all of us—today and well into the future. All for about a penny a gallon.

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WE CARE ABOUT WATER. IT’S WHAT WE DO. FIND OUT WHY YOU SHOULD, TOO, at iowaamwater.com.

When you turn on the tap, it’s easy to see what your water bill buys. What’s not as easy to see is what it takes to bring that water to your home. The miles of pipeline hidden below the ground. The facilities that draw water from the source. The plant where it’s treated and tested. The scientists, engineers, and maintenance crews working around the clock to make sure that water is always there when you need it. Your water payments are helping to build a better tomorrow by supporting needed improvements that will keep water flowing for all of us—today and well into the future. All for about a penny a gallon.

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By David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home Itwasoneofthosewinterswhenkids–whousuallyhadtobecoaxedoutofbedsowewouldn’tbelateforschool–lovedtogetupearlyandlistentotheradiotoseeifschoolwaslateorcanceled. Late in the afternoon, it becameverysnowy. School had let out early and wehunkereddownaftersupperforaneveninginside. Just when the dishes were done,someonehada splendid idea.Homemadeicecream. MomandDadhadthecoolesthand-crankicecreamfreezerever,probablyfromthelate‘50’sorearly60’s.Theoutertubwas blue with flecks and the inner stainless steel churningcanisterheldthecreammixture.Abrineofsaltandiceseparatedthetwoandchilledthecovetedcreamygoodnessofhomemadeicecreamaswemanuallycrankedthehandleforwhatseemedlikehours. Mom began assembling the necessary ingredients as mymouthbegan towater.Sugar,check.Vanilla,check.HalfandHalf….whoa.NoHalfandHalf. Discussionensuedthatwemayhavetopostponethegreatsnowstormhomemadeicecreameventduetotheweather…andsansHalfandHalfinthehouse.Nonsense,mybrotherandIagreed.WelivedamerefewblocksfromthegrocerystoreandsurelywecouldmakeitthereandbacktogetacontainerofHalfandHalfifthat’sallwehadtodotogetsomehomemadeicecream. Musthaveicecream,musthaveicecream….. We gunned it and made our way into the grocery storeparking lot. “Notverybusy,”wequipped.No,notverybusyatall.Theywereclosedduetotheweather.Clearly,wewouldhavetoheadacrosstowntotheothergrocerystore.Bravelywefoughtourwaythroughdriftsofsnowandunplowedstreets…notanothercarinsightanywhere.Thesnowwassoheavy,thelightfromthestreetlightswasvisibleonlywhenyouweremerefeetawayfromthelightpoles.Musthaveicecream,musthaveicecream… Sliding into that parking lot, we quickly found that theywere closed, too. Surely SOMEONE was open in this townthat had someHalf andHalf.Gas stations in those days stillhadservicestations,notconveniencestores,sothatwasn’tanoption.Drovebyseveralcafes;closed. IworkedatthehospitalatthetimeandmusedthatperhapsIcouldfindsomeonefromsecuritytoescortmetothekitchenwhere I’d open the refrigerator door and magically discoverthe Half and Half and save the day. My brother mentionedsomethingaboutbeinganidiot… Well???Didhehaveanybetterideas?? Weslidthecaruptotheonlyplaceintownthatlookedlikeitwasopen:Gannon’sSupperClub.Imarchedoninthereandexplainedtothefirst–andonly–personIsawthatwedesperatefor Half andHalf. Explained howwe had the sugar and thevanillaandtheniftyicecreamfreezer….andhowwehadcriss-crossedtheentiretownonthisnoblemissiononlytobecruellycrushedbythesamelousysnowstormthatjusthoursearlierhadbeenourherowhenithadsparedusfromafewhoursofschool. She lookedatmekindof funnyanddisappeared into the

kitchen,returningmomentslaterwithacontainerofHalfandHalf.Idon’trecallwhatIpaidherforit,butIcarrieditwithbothhandsasthoughpreciousjewelsasImademywaybacktothecar. Leaping through the door like a superhero, I proudlydisplayed the trophy of our valiant efforts. Mom was quitesurprised,Ithink,thatwemadeithomewithoutgettingstuckinthesnowANDactuallyfoundsomeHalfandHalfsomewhere. Shemixeduptheingredientsandtherestofusjuststaredintrance-likesilenceasshepouredthecreamydelightintothestainlesssteelcanister.Icouldtasteitsgoodnessinmymind.Afterwe added the ice and the salt tomake thebrine in thebucket,weweremorethanready.Letthecrankingbegin. I cranked first.And cranked.And cranked. It should begettingthickerbynow… Mybrotherjumpedintocrankforawhile.Andhecranked.Andcranked. Then Dad took a turn cranking. And cranking. Andcranking.After25minutesofnon-stopcranking,wecheckedtheglorioustreasureinside:stillcompletelyliquid.Mustnotbecrankinghardenough. Istartedroundtwoofthecranking.Severalminuteslater,Irelinquishedthehandletomybrother.Hecrankedandcrankedandcranked.Wecheckedthecanisteragain;stillliquid. After we all took our turn at round three of non-stopcranking,wecrackedthelidopenagain.Stillliquid. Ireasonedthatweshouldtaste-testit.MaybeitjustLOOKSlike liquid, but is really smooth, creamy ice cream? I snucka spoonful and tasted it – anticipating the creamy goodness,whatever the form. It was horrible. It tasted like a glass ofsweetenedmilkthatgotintoafightwithasaltshaker. Aquickassessmentledustotherealizationthattheseamonthestainlesssteelcanisterhadasmallleakandthebrinehadseepedintothecovetedcreamygoodnessofouricecream.Weweredevastated. MUSThaveicecream,MUSThaveicecream… Heartbroken,we could onlywatch in stunned silence aswewerereducedtopouringthesalt-spoliedtreasuredownthedrain.Wedidn’thaveanystore-boughticecreaminthefreezerthatday.I’mnotsosurethatanyofuswouldhaveeatenitifwedid.Welaidtoresttheverycoolhand-crankicecreamfreezerwiththeflecks. Icanstillvividlyimaginethetasteofmom’shomemadeicecream.It’ssomethingspecial.AndIthinkwe’llmakesomethiswinter.MaybeduringChristmas. Preferablyduringasnowstorm. RememberWell. 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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