09 May 2014

Augustana College seniors elected to national academic honor society

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/09/2014)(readMedia)-- The Augustana College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 57 senior students to membership. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honor society. Membership is granted upon reflection of outstanding academic achievement and the high opinions the faculty have of the awarded seniors.

Among the senior who were recognized were:

David Cook, majoring in history from Silvis.

Kylie Koger, majoring in classics and philosophy from Davenport.

Elise McPherson, majoring in biology and pre-medicine from Sterling.

James Wiebler, majoring in biology from Davenport.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 149 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

09 May 2014

Next Generation National Neighborhood Watch program

By Sgt. Thomas B. Gibbs

The Scott County Sheriff's Office, in support of the National Sheriff's Association is announcing the launch of the Next Generation National Neighborhood Watch program.

You may know it previously as USAonWatch.org - Neighborhood Watch Program, but they are now being rebranded as the National Neighborhood Watch - A Division of the National Sheriff's Association.
USAonWatch was started in 1972 with funding in part by the National Sheriff's Association, through a grant. The grant funding has come to an end, but the National Sheriff's Association is happy to continue with this great program.

Our nation is built on the strength of our citizens. Every day, we encounter situations calling upon us to be the eyes and ears of law enforcement. Not only does neighborhood watch allow citizens to help in the fight against crime, it is also an opportunity for communities to bond through service. The Neighborhood Watch Program draws upon the compassion of average citizens, asking them to lend their neighbors a hand.

For more information on the Next Generation National Neighborhood Watch Program please visit www.nnw.org or contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

09 May 2014

Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts More Aggressive Collection Tactics

By Ginny Grimsley
Insurance Industry Expert Shares Tips for Protecting
Your Family from "Filial" Support Laws

Most people do not understand filial support laws, which are spreading to more states - 28 and counting, says insurance industry expert Chris Orestis.

"We're living longer, but for many of us, that also means we'll require some type of  long-term health care at some point," says Orestis, a longtime industry insider and author of "Help on the Way," (http://ebook.lifecarefunding.com/), which explains the problem of funding long-term care and offers solutions.

"It's a problem no matter what your age because we're experiencing a "Silver Tsunami" of retiring baby boomers and the costs of long-term care can be extremely high. Medicaid is the only option for many seniors, and that's straining the funding for that safety net. Many people are not eligible for Medicaid, but also cannot afford the expense of care."

As a result, long-term care providers and the federal government are bringing lawsuits and mandating claw-back actions against families, insurance companies and legal advisors, he says. Many are turning to filial support laws, which impose a duty upon adult children for the support of their impoverished parents. Medicaid also has the right to sue families in probate court to "claw-back" funds spent on care.

Just one recent example involved John Pittas, a 47-year-old restaurant owner who was sued by a nursing home company for $93,000 in expenses incurred by his mother over a six-month period after she was denied Medicaid eligibility.

"The court finding even granted discretion to the nursing home company to seek payment from any family members it wished to pursue," says Orestis.

To avoid a financial catastrophe, he says families should consider these options:

•  Know your and your family's health-care rights as a veteran. Veterans who have honorably served their country should take advantage of their VA benefits - not only for their well-being, but also for their family's health. Additional programs that may apply to family members include the VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), a comprehensive health-care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered services and supplies for eligible beneficiaries; the spina bifida health-care benefits program for certain Korea and Vietnam veterans' birth children; and TRICARE, another health-care program serving uniformed service members, retirees and their families.

•  You can convert your life insurance policy for long-term care. There is $27.2 trillion worth of in-force life insurance policies in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners - that's triple the amount of home equity today! Rather than cancel or drop a policy to save on premiums when faced with long-term care needs, you can use it to pay for home care, assisted-living or nursing home expenses. "I've been lobbying state Legislatures to make the public aware of their legal right to use this option," says Orestis, CEO of Life Care Funding, (www.lifecarefunding.com). Seniors can sell their policy for 30 to 60 percent of its death benefit value and put the money into an irrevocable, tax-free fund designated specifically for their care.

•  Don't be so quick to attempt to qualify for Medicaid. Many people who need significant long-term health care can't afford it, so they drop life insurance policies that they've been carrying for years in order to qualify for Medicaid. Families often turn to Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, but it comes with many restrictions, including choice of facilities. In a situation where one spouse is healthy and the other is not, the spouse living independently will also face restrictions on the amount of assets he or she can retain, for instance, a maximum $2,898.00 for monthly maintenance.

About Chris Orestis

Chris Orestis, nationally known senior health-care advocate, expert, and author is CEO of Life Care Funding, (www.lifecarefunding.com), which created the model for converting life insurance policies into protected Long-Term Care Benefit funds. His company has been providing care benefits to policy holders since 2007. A former life insurance industry lobbyist with a background in long-term care issues, he created the model to provide an option for middle-class people who are not wealthy enough to pay for long-term care, and not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid.

09 May 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 05/09/2014

By LeClaire Chamber

The June 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com, and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Many of you signed up for each 2014 1/4ly issue and will get your 10% discount and may update your ad for June! No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline May 9th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SUMMER!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

 

LeClaire Vacation Rentals - Scott Gelande, Owner - Offering rental of a furnished 2 bedroom home on the banks of the Mississippi River. Enjoy our River Cottage while basking in the activities that surround our river town! Enjoy shopping, fishing, and bring your boat for a day on the water! Then relax for a barbeque on the patio and watch the River flow by! www.leclairevacationrentals.com

Dennis and Trina Gendron are now the owners of the McDonalds in LeClaire!  Congratulations, and welcome!

Nathan and Elyce Billany are new to LeClaire and have joined as individuals!  Welcome!

 

CALENDAR

May 9th - My Lady Downton Abbey Inspired Workshop - Reusable Usables 6:30-9ish. $35 per person (includes all materials) Prepaid only - class size limited to 10. Paint and apply found objects, ephemera, laces, fabric and more. Prepay by visiting store or website. BYOB. Adults Only. No Refunds! 563-289-3946. www.reusableusables.org

May 9th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi The Old 57's - 5-8 p.m.

May 9th - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am

May 10th - Bierstube - Live Music The Fry Daddys 8pm- 12am

May 11th - Faithful Pilot Mother's Day Brunch $30.00 per person seating at 10:00 & 12:30.  3 courses for $30.00. No coupons or discounts allowed.

May 11th - Bierstube Mothers' Day Brunch - $10- 8am -1pm. Breakfast menu available 7am-10:30am and lunch menu available at 10:30am.

May 13th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Blue Iguana LeClaire, noon. Everyone welcome!

May 14th - Spring Concert at the LeClaire Community Library with 'Spiked Lobelia'. 6pm. Spiked Lobelia says they are both a prairie flower and a band, "Old time country/Irish/Bluegrass/eclectic goodness through & through". Bring a snack and friends for this fun family-friendly event in the brick courtyard outside the library, weather permitting. (Rain location is inside the library).

May 15th - Faithful Pilot - Free Iowa Distilling Company Tasting from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Come try some local spirits for FREE!

May 16th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Jordan Danielsen, 5-8 p.m.

May 16th - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am

May 17th - Go Fish "Kick off to Summer" Party! Live music by Keep off the Grass on the outdoor patio from 7-11pm. Princeton.

May 17th - Trivia Night Benefiting the LeClaire Lions Club LeClaire Civic Club. Doors open 6:30pm; game starts 7pm. $10 per person.  Bring your own, or purchase refreshments.  Reservations:  563-639-4621.

May 18th - Faithful Pilot Spring Wine Tasting 3-5 p.m. $15.00 per person

May 19th - Economic Development Meeting - City Hall - 8:00 a.m.

May 19th - Faithful Pilot VINO VASO A glass to paint and to drink.  $40.00 per person. Wine glass, cheese, crackers, one complimentary glass of wine, and painting! 6:00 p.m. Reservations -Vino Vaso's Facebook page.

May 20th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire - Women's Mini-Retreat 9:30 am to 12 noon, cost $6.Call Pastor Melody, 563-381-7777.

May 23rd - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Olivia Dvorak, 5-8 p.m.

May 23rd - Bierstube - Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

May 24th - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am

May 26th - Faithful Pilot Closed for Memorial Day

May 30th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Pieces of Candy, 5-8 p.m.

Save the Date

June 21st - Buffalo Bill Museum - 7th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing Olathea Golf Course, LeClaire IA.  8 a.m. Clinic with Golf Pro Matt Boesch. Shotgun Start 9 a.m. $65/person, includes cart and lunch. Hole prizes, Silent Auction. Don't golf? Join us for lunch $7! Contact Olathea 563-289-4653, Packy Huettmen 563-289-5971, Steve Suiter 563-370-2386 or Barry Long 563-949-6969 for reservations TODAY!

Serving the Community and Beyond

First Children's Finance and Scott County Kids will recognize Kiddie Karrasel Academy of LeClaire in celebration of the accomplishments of the child care businesses participating in the Scott County Growth Fund Program. Other local schools, preschools and day care centers will also be honored at Isle of Capri on May 6th by invitation only. Congratulations Kiddie Karrasel Academy!

FYI

 

The LeClaire Tourism Board is now seeking applications for individuals interested in filling an upcoming vacancy on the Tourism Board representing retail. Board applications are available at City Hall during regular business hours or may be downloaded from the City's website (home page, left-hand side). For this upcoming vacancy consideration, completed applications and any accompanying information must be received at City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014. Any and all applications timely received will be reviewed by the Board and a decision will be made on June 2, 2014. Board position to begin on July 1, 2014. If anyone has any questions or if you need further information, please feel free to contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com.

 

Celebration Belle 2014 Cruising Season April 2nd - October 31st.  Make reservations online at www.celebrationbelle.com or call 1-800-297-0034

Buffalo Bill Museum archives are now open to the public for research on local and regional history, genealogies and more!

August 10th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property Available - 1295 and 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Sale or Lease/Purchase - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

May 13th - Blue Iguana - lunch - noon

June 10th - Go Fish - evening 5:30-7pm

July 8th - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch - noon

August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am

September 9th - Steventon's - evening 5:30 -7pm

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

May-Oct - Farmer's Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

June 6-7 - City Wide Garage Sales

August - Tug Fest

October 12- Apple Fest

October - Witch's Walk

December - Christmas in LeClaire

09 May 2014

THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL WELCOME CLUB AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED SHELTER PROGRAM

By Rhonda Johnson
Churches United of the Quad City Area is extremely proud and thankful to announce the award of a grant in the amount of $500.00 from the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club, to be utilized for our shelter ministry at  Winnie's Place.

Winnies's Place has served our community as a shelter for women, homeless or victims of domestic violence, since 2006. Winnie's Place stands for  Women In Need - Nurtured Into Excellence.

We thank the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club for their support in this endeavor.

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09 May 2014

A full flavored collection of new poetry: Quad Cities poet Salvatore Marici's new book to be published.

By Rick Martin

Salvatore Marici, Port Byron, Illinois, first full-length collection of poetry is entitled, Swish Swirl & Sniff (Ice Cube Press). The collection is a reflection of not only his life here in the Quad Cities, but his varied and fascinating life abroad. In this full flavored, wise, and wildly alive collection Salvatore Marici travels through the Amazon, Guatemala, Sicily, doctor's offices, arenas, kitchens, and his Quad Cities home. From one poem to the next, there is a connected cord.

An enchanting array of rhythmic encounters, sensual visions, as well as perceptive reflections on life's mysteries. Many of the Quad Cities prominent poets and art promoters are strong supporters of this new book:

"Whether he is writing about the heart of the Inca Empire in Peru or Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sal brings his subjects alive with an earthy swirl of all five senses." ?Roald Tweet, WVIK Rock Island Lines

"Sal Marici is a gifted poet, who sees that the world can pull you down. There is death, and cruelty, and ignorance, yet what saves us is our ability to feel deeply and enjoy the richness of life." ?Bruce de Gouveia Carter, Host of Art Talks on WVIK

"These poems are rich, loamy, fragrant with life. Unafraid to be playful, unafraid to be understood, they embrace the world as if they want to eat it whole. Read this book if you want to feel a little more alive." ?Thomas Lux, author, Child Made of Sand

"There's an expansive world conveyed by Sal Marici's poems, examined up-close and with care, even when the mood is frisky. The physicality of the collection's vivid and momentary encounters urge us inward and out into new landscapes." ?Rebecca Wee, Quad Cities Poet Laureate (2003-2005), author, Uncertain Grace

Marici has lived in the Quad Cities since 1979. He is a retired Agronomist from the Rock Island Arsenal.
He was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala. He is an active member of the Midwest Writing
Center in Davenport, where, in 2002, he attended an Out Loud event and read his poetry for the first time.

His poetry readings often include muscial accompaniment. His upcoming events include : May 16th during
the Bucktown Revue; June 6th, at River Valley Library in Port Byron IL; The Book Rack in Moline, June
11th; and The Book Rack in Davenport June 14th. For more information contact Mr. Marici: vinoyajo@
frontiernet.net, or visit the Ice Cube Press website at www.icecubepress.com, steve@icecubepress.com

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09 May 2014

Modern Woodmen of America Elects delegates at Illinois State Convention

By Amber O’Brien

12 Delegates Selected to Attend National Convention in Indianapolis

Rock Island, Illinois - On May 7, Modern Woodmen of America members selected 12 delegates to participate in Modern Woodmen's 42nd National Convention. Glenda L. Bruins, Sterling; Mark B. Drake, Rock Island; Patricia Ann Hapeman, Centralia; Charles Edward Hite, Pulaski; Houston D. Holt, Equality; Bernard A. Markley Jr., Watseka; Barbara J. Oberlink, Vandalia; Kimberly A. Oldham, Ava; Robert A. Schuckmell, Rockford; Mary L. Shaull, Lowden; Diane B. Stanger, Davenport; and Ashlan E. Stephenson, Salem; were selected to serve as delegates representing members in Illinois.

Modern Woodmen is an organization with a democratic form of government. Members' ideas and concerns are shared through elected delegates who participate in a National Convention once every four years.

Modern Woodmen members from across the nation will gather to represent the voice of the fraternal financial services organization at the 42nd National Convention, June 30-July 2, 2014, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

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09 May 2014

FERRIS WHEEL INSTALLATION FINAL PHASES AT MODERN WOODMEN PARK

By Marco LaNave
WHO: The following will be available for interviews: River Bandits owners Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt (both will be available Saturday morning only), River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser, River Bandits Assistant General Manager of Amusements Mike Clark, and a six-person crew from Chance Rides, the Ferris wheel manufacturer based in Wichita, Kan.
WHAT: The final phases of installation for the Ferris wheel that will tower 110 feet above the Modern Woodmen Park playing field. The Ferris wheel gondolas are scheduled for installation Saturday, followed by final weight testing of the wheel scheduled for Monday.
WHERE: Installation will be happening behind the left field berm (east end) Modern Woodmen Park. This area may be more visible from east of the stadium in LeClaire Park.
WHEN (*Weather and work permitting*): Saturday, May 10 (at 10 a.m., Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt available) and Monday, May 12. Beginning approximately a.m. each day.
WHY: The Ferris wheel will highlight an amusement lineup to include a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded 300-foot long zip line, an auto-belay rock climbing wall, and many other new games and attractions planned for Modern Woodmen Park.
--Quad Cities River Bandits--
09 May 2014

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions May 9, 2014

By Iowa Judicial Branch
Notice: The opinions posted on this site are slip opinions only. Under the Rules of Appellate Procedure a party has a limited number of days to request a rehearing after the filing of an opinion. Also, all slip opinions are subject to modification or correction by the court. Therefore, opinions on this site are not to be considered the final decisions of the court. The official published opinions of the Iowa Supreme Court are those published in the North Western Reporter published by West Group.

Opinions released before April 2006 and available in the archives are posted in Word format. Opinions released after April 2006 are posted to the website in PDF (Portable Document Format).   Note: To open a PDF you must have the free Acrobat Reader installed. PDF format preserves the original appearance of a document without requiring you to possess the software that created that document. For more information about PDF read: Using the Adobe Reader.

For your convenience, the Judicial Branch offers a free e-mail notification service for Supreme Court opinions, Court of Appeals opinions, press releases and orders. To subscribe, click here.

NOTE: Copies of these opinions may be obtained from the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319, for a fee of fifty cents per page.

No. 11-1685

STATE OF IOWA vs. BRIAN M. KENNEDY

No. 12-0302

ALAN ASHER and LARYSA ASHER, as Parents and Next Friends of ALEXANDRA ASHER, a minor, and ALAN ASHER and LARYSA ASHER, Individually vs. OB-GYN SPECIALISTS, P.C., and ANTHONY A. ONUIGBO, M.D.

No. 12-0919

NICOLE LARA SHUMATE vs. DRAKE UNIVERSITY a/k/a DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

No. 13-1158

AFSCME IOWA COUNCIL 61 vs. IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD

No. 13-1372

EDWARD P. HAGEN vs. SIOUXLAND OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, P.C., an Iowa Corporation, PAUL J. EASTMAN, TAUHNI T. HUNT, and ANGELA J. ALDRICH
09 May 2014

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS May 12 - 16, 2014

By Renee Luze-Johnson

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Special Board Meeting - 8:00 am
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center
1. Roll Call: Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch
2. Canvass of votes.
3. Other items of interest.
4. Adjourned.
Moved by _____ Seconded by _____
Ayes
Nays
Special Committee of the Whole - Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Special Board Meeting
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center
1. Roll Call: Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch
2. CLOSED SESSION.......To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j).
3. Adjourned.
Moved by _____ Seconded by _____
Ayes
Nays
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Special Committee of the Whole - 6:00 pm
Location: Center for Alcohol and Drug Services
1. Roll Call: Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch
2. Visit with Center for Alcohol and Drug Services Board (CADS) - 4869 Forest Grove Dr. Bettendorf, IA 52722.
3. Other items of interest.

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