Forward Genua Also Quad Cities-Bound

MOLINE, Ill. (October 3, 2013) - The Quad City Mallards have signed defenseman Nicholas Rioux and forward Stephen Genua, the Mallards announced today.

Rioux (ree-OOH), 27, joins the Mallards after skating in the training camp of the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, with whom the Mallards have an affiliation agreement.  Last year, Rioux scored seven goals and totaled 27 points while posting a plus/minus rating of +3 for the Central Hockey League's Bloomington Blaze.  The durable Riviere-Du-Loup, Quebec, native played in each of the Blaze's 66 regular season games last season and missed just a single game over his first two professional campaigns.

Rioux this year will play under Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski for the  second time after first skating for Ruskowski as a rookie with the CHL's Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in 2011-12.  The Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, native scored five times, produced 21 points and turned in a plus/minus rating of +5 in 65 games with the Killer Bees.

"I had the privilege of coaching Nick two years ago in Rio and I put him in every situation- power play, penalty kill and his regular shift- and he did a tremendous job," said Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski.  "We're fortunate to have him on our team and he going to be a great addition to our defense."

The 6' 1", 205-pound Rioux turned pro after a three-year college career at St. Cloud State during which he totaled three goals and four assists in 26 games.  Rioux played two seasons of junior hockey in the British Columbia League- with the Quesnel Millionaires and Prince George Spruce Kings- before heading to St. Cloud.

Genua, 22, picked up a pair of assists in five games while getting his first taste of pro hockey with the Dayton Demonz of the Federal Hockey League last season.  The Toronto product spent the prior five seasons in the Ontario junior ranks, including a campaign (2009-10) in the major junior Ontario Hockey League with the Erie Otters.  The 6' 2", 170-pound left winger also suited up for the Oakville Blades, Vaughan Vipers and Georgetown Raiders.

"Stephen has good size and is a good skater," said Ruskowsi.  "He is coming to camp to prove himself and try to earn a spot on the team and with his credentials he has a pretty good chance of doing that."

The addition of Rioux and Genua brings the number of players on the Mallards' training camp roster to 24: forwards Genua, Matt Boyd, Rob Dongara, Thomas Frazee, John Heffernan, Jordan Lane, Jeff Lee, Gabriel Levesque, Tyler Melancon, Gergo Nagy, Vladimir Nikiforov, Tony Rizzi, Mike Stinziani and Brandon Turner; defensemen Rioux, Matt Carlson, Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel, Matt Duffy, Mike Grace, Nick Grasso, Darren McMillan and Tyler Yaworski; and goaltenders Thomas Heemskerk and Ty Rimmer.  The Mallards open camp next Monday morning at the iWireless Center.

The Mallards will open their seventeenth season- and their fourth in the CHL- when they host the Rapid City Rush on Saturday night, October 19 at 7:05 p.m.  Tickets for the season opener and all other Mallards regular season home games are now on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com, through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000 or at the iWireless Center ticket office.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Mallards season tickets as well as half season tickets and flex packs are also still available.  The Mallards offer ticket packages to meet any budget and season ticket holders also receive a host of additional benefits, including a unique season ticket holder Mallards jersey.  More ticket package information is available by calling the Mallards at 309-277-1364 or emailing info@myqcmallards.com.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are approaching their seventeenth season and their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The i wireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.com.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards. 

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The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square is excited to announce that Thursday, October 10^th from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. we will be revealing our beautiful collection of fur coats and accessories, and our stunning special occasion dresses, tuxedos, jewelry, and accessories.

 

The Discovery Shop is ready to help you to sparkle and shine for a great cause!  Stop in on Thursday morning to be the first to see all of the lovely items that we have available.  We will help you to find just what you need for your upcoming special occasions, and you can help us to raise money to help in the fight against cancer.  Our donors have been very generous; we have a wonderful assortment of items for you to choose from.

 

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items all donated by the community it is owned and operated by the American Cancer Society with the proceeds going for cancer research, education, patient services, and advocacy.   The shop is run mainly by a staff of over 80 volunteers.  If you are interested in joining our volunteer group stop in the shop and join us in the fight against cancer.

 

If you have items that you would like to donate for this event or at any time, donations are gladly accepted during business hours and a tax receipt is always available.  The shop welcomes men's, women's and children's gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, collectibles and kitchen items.  For more information find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/QCDiscoveryShop or on Twitter at QCDiscoveryShop

 

Regular shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 7 - 18, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Other - 6:00 pm

Walcott City Hall

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

1. Roll Call: Sunderbruch, Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard

Facilities & Economic Development

2. Approval of second of three readings of an ordinance to add Chapter 13, Sec.

13-47-B(3) Parkview of the Scott County Code relative to placement of two yield

signs on Scott County Secondary Roads. (Item 2)

3. Approval of the award of contract for renovations for the Recorder's Office in the

amount of $15,369.00. (Item 3)

4. Approval of the award of contract for architectural design services for the

Administrative Center roof replacement project in the amount of $8,500.00. (Item 4)

Human Resources

5. Approval of organizational changes in the Health Department by adjusting the FTE

Level of the Community Health Consultants into their grant funded positions. (Item 5)

6. Discussion of pending litigation pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). - CLOSED

SESSION.....9:00 a.m.

7. Discussion of strategy of upcoming labor negotiations with the County's organized

employees pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). - CLOSED SESSION

8. Approval of personnel actions. (Item 8)

Health & Community Services

9. Approval of renewed contract between DHS Case Management Services and

Scott County. (Item 9)

10. Approval of withdrawal from the County Case Management Services (CCMS) 28E

Agreement. (Item 10)

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11. Approval of the FY14 memorandum of agreement between Scott County and Trinity

Regional Health Center relating to payment for psychiatric hospitalization services

and crisis services. (Item 11)

Finance & Intergovernmental

12. Approval of Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau Grant in the Sheriff's Office. (Item 12)

13. Approval of 28E Agreement for Tobacco Enforcement. (Item 13)

14. Approval of the abatement of delinquent property taxes as recommended by the

Scott County Treasurer. (Item 14)

15. Approval of 28E Agreement between Scott County, Iowa and various other Iowa

counties constituting the Iowa Precinct Atlas Consortium. (Item 15)

16. FY13 Year End Discussion

Other Items of Interest

17. Consideration of appointments with upcoming term expirations for boards and

commissions. (3 month notice) (Item 17)

18. Visit to the National Weather Service located at the Davenport Airport....10:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Special Board Meeting - 5:00 pm

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center-Canvass

1. Roll Call: Sunderbruch, Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard

2. Canvass of Votes.

3. Other items of interest.

Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 pm

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Special Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center- ISAC Visit

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Special Committee of the Whole - 12:00 Noon

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

Joint meeting with Board of Health

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THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS ALREADY HURTING IOWA FAMILIES BY SHUTTING DOWN PARTS OF IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PARTS OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENSE

DES MOINES - AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement regarding the effect of the federal government shutdown on state government and Iowa families:

"As a result of the government shutdown, employees of Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Public Defense (Iowa National Guard) are being sent home without pay. I am aware of 69 Iowa Workforce Development employees and 111 Iowa Department of Public Defense (Iowa National Guard) employees who are being sent home.

"Iowa Workforce Development employees promote economic growth in our state by assisting workers and businesses. So in addition to the shutdown hurting our Iowa economy by sending these employees home to their families without pay, important services that Iowans rely on are not being performed because of the shutdown caused by an extreme faction of US House Republicans.

"Employees of the Iowa National Guard, both military and civilian, keep our state safe through both their service abroad and their work in defense of Iowa during natural disasters. It is absolutely shameful that they are being treated this way due to the actions of an extreme faction of the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives.

"Some Republicans in the US House are beginning to see that House Republicans' demands are simply not reasonable. Representatives King and Latham should join them. Congressman Latham and Congressman King need to take their jobs seriously and stop supporting their political party's plan that holds the operations of the federal government hostage to unreasonable demands that the American people opposed at the ballot box last November."

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