18 Nov 2009

SANTA VISITS THE DAVENPORT LIBRARY

By Angela Campbell

The Davenport Public Library has just received word that the big man from the North Pole will once again be visiting the Library this holiday season!

Santa Claus will be making three very special trips to the Main Library (321 Main Street) on Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19, from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Due to Santa's popularity, we ask that all families be in line by 2:45.

Children will receive a FREE photo with Santa, a candy cane, a book, and a goodie-bag. Don't forget to come early and see Santa arrive in his special sleigh!

Wells Fargo Bank and Davenport Printing Company sponsor this jolly event. For more information, call 563-326-7832, or visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

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18 Nov 2009

Continental Congress 2009 Streaming Live

By Todd McGreevy
The People Draw the Line in the Sand for America

Beyond Elections.
Beyond Petitions.
Beyond Tea Parties.

ST. CHARLES, IL - The first time free people assembled as a Congress of the People for such a critical point in the nation's history was in 1774 in Philadelphia.  Over 230 years later 116 Delegates from 48 states have convened a modern day Continental Congress to exercise popular sovereignty and restore self-governance to the people of America.

The twelve day Congress is being broadcast live via streaming webcast at:
www.cc2009us.com, www.givemeliberty.org/cc2009, www.freedom.tv/live
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT through Saturday Nov 21st.

The Citizen nominated and elected Delegates, all passionate about holding our servant government accountable to this nation's founding documents, have been meeting together day and night since Wednesday November 11th,  generating a written and digital record for the history books.  Despite the devastation across the US and the world as a result of our government's pervasive and unconstitutional acts, the Delegates have been quick to assert that the People have only themselves to blame for allowing these continued and escalating Constitutional violations. 

Thus the Delegates seek to "draw a line in the sand" and convene this Continental Congress to end the nation's distress and restore the Republic form of self-governance that made America the most innovative and prosperous nation on earth.

The format for the Congress includes two sessions per day with guest speakers and documentary films to illustrate for all audiences how unlawful billion dollar bailouts, federal spending via limitless debt that enslaves our children, trillions spent on unconstitutional wars in places most Americans can't find on a map or tell you why we are there, the Bill of Rights -- intended to protect our God-given individual rights as a free people -- is now ignored on a daily basis,  and has eradicated our Republic.

In addition, the Delegates have established Committees for each major area of violation, charged with drafting Remedial Instructions to be formally served upon both the Federal Government and each State's legislature. Delegates are quick to point out that these Instructions will be accompanied by a pro-active, peaceful mass movement of Civic Actions that all Americans can readily implement in order to ensure complicity from this and future servant government officials. 

The Committees have been meeting and debating during breaks and late into the evening hours each night.  For approximately four hours per day, the Delegates convene formally via the live webcast in a public forum to deliberate and vote, one vote per state, and adopt proposed Instructions and Civic Actions brought forth by the Committees. Participants and supporters cite that any individual right that is not enforceable is no right at all. 

The non-partisan, non-political event has been organized by the We The People Foundation for Constitutional Education (http://www.cc2009.us/about-wtp/we-the-people-articles-and-bylaws) and is the next appropriate step an ongoing 14-year process to hold state and federal elected officials directly accountable to the federal Constitution by enforcing the Petition Clause of the First Amendment. 

Please see the update about CC2009 from the We The People Foundation here:
http://www.wethepeoplefoundation.org/UPDATE/Update2009-11-15.htm

Photos:
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Media requests for interviews and credentials can be directed to:
cc2009@admospheres.com or by calling Todd McGreevy, Media Relations at 563-650-0120.

RESOURCES/LINKS:

List of Seated CC2009 Delegates
http://www.cc2009.us/delegates

Schedule of Events & Speakers
http://www.cc2009.us/schedule
(being updated daily)

Watch the Livestream and Rebroadcasts at:
www.givemeliberty.org/cc2009
www.freedom.tv/live

Live Audio Stream
http://www.freedom.tv/live/livestream.pls

Access Archives & Supporting Documentation at:
www.cc2009.us/archives
(being updated daily)

Social Sites
http://www.twitter.com/cc2009us
http://wethepeopleforum.ning.com
http://www.facebook.com/ContinentalCongress

We The People Petitions for Redress of Grievances
http://www.cc2009.us/about-wtp/petitions-for-redress
The Petition for Redress Regarding the WAR POWERS CLAUSES

The Petition for Redress Regarding the GUN CONTROL LAWS

The Petition for Redress Regarding the FEDERAL INCOME TAX

The Petition for Redress Regarding the FEDERAL RESERVE

The Petition for Redress Regarding the "USA PATRIOT ACT"

The Petition for Redress Regarding ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

The Petition For Redress Regarding the NORTH AMERICAN UNION

AIG Bailout Lawsuit Documents
WTP Brings Federal Lawsuit to Stop AIG Bailout
http://www.wethepeoplefoundation.org/Update/Update2008-09-18.htm
http://www.wethepeoplefoundation.org/PROJECTS/AIG/USCOA-AIG-Appeal-5-11-09.pdf

Forthcoming As Available:
Remedial Instructions for Congress & The States - As Passed by the Congress
Civic Action Resolutions - As Passed by the Congress

18 Nov 2009

SURVEY: SHOPPERS CAN BE THANKFUL FOR WHOLESOME FOOD, LOWER PRICES THIS THANKSGIVING

By Iowa Farm Bureau

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - Nov. 16, 2009 - Families will pay 4 percent less for Thanksgiving dinner this year, while receiving the same wholesome food provided by America's farmers, according to American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) informal Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey.  The 12 items in AFBF's Thanksgiving market basket dropped by an average of $1.70, the greatest year-to-year price reduction since 1991.

According to the survey, a hearty meal including turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, coffee and milk for 10 people will cost families an average of $42.91, or just $4.29 per person.  Together, lower prices for milk and turkey accounted for 80 percent of the decline in the cost of Thanksgiving dinner.  The price of a gallon of whole milk has come down 92 cents since last year, and a 16-pound turkey is 44 cents cheaper.  Iowa ranks 13th nationally in milk production and 10th in turkeys.

"Once again, we can be thankful for the affordability and wholesomeness of food produced in this country," said Iowa Farm Bureau Director of Research and Commodity Services Dave Miller.  "Americans only spend 10 percent of their disposable income on food - less than those in other countries - and this year families are getting even better deals thanks to lower energy prices and less consumer demand as a result of the slow economy.  They're also getting a great value thanks to the hard work done by our nation's farmers."

"Iowa farmers take pride in nourishing our country with nutritious and affordable food," said Iowa Farm Bureau President and dairy farmer Craig Lang.  "We're constantly working toward eliminating hunger in our country and in our world.  When everyone is fed, our world is stronger, and our farmers have the means to support their own families."
More than 200 volunteer shoppers participated in the American Farm Bureau survey, representing every region in the nation. For more information about the survey, visit http://fb.org.twi.bz/c.

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13 Nov 2009

PMCI 29th Annual Cent-A-Gallon Day for Camp Courageous

By Charlie Becker
The Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa are launching their twenty-ninth annual Cent-A-Gallon Day for Camp Courageous Wednesday, November 25, 2009.  One-cent out of every gallon of petroleum products sold on the day before Thanksgiving, by participating marketers, will go to Camp Courageous.

Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreation and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities.  Run on donations, over 5,000 campers are served annually.

On this day, participating Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores will give thanks by contributing one-cent from every gallon of petroleum product sold to Camp Courageous.  "The day before Thanksgiving was picked 29 years ago," according to Charlie Becker, the camp's director, "because both Camp Courageous and the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores have felt we have an awful lot to be thankful for and it was the perfect time to give thanks for all our blessings."

Posters will be displayed in the windows of participating Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores to distinguish them as participants.  The Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa encourage everyone to join with their local petroleum marketer to give thanks this Thanksgiving, by helping Camp Courageous on the day before.

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13 Nov 2009

QC Social Dancing Winter Dance

By Korah Winn

What: QC SoDa (Quad Cities Social Dancing) Winter Dance

When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009

Where: 3rd Floor Ballroom of the Moline Club, 1530 5th Ave, Moline, IL

Cost: $10 or $5 with student ID

Info: Come ready to dance Cha Chas, Waltzes, Fox Trots, Swings and many more dances.  Instructors will be available in a side room for anyone new to dancing.

Contact info: qcsoda.com, (815)590-6446, qcsoda@gmail.com

13 Nov 2009

Quad City International Airport's Bruce Carter Joins AAAE, Aviation Leaders In National Forum

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON, D.C. -At the invitation of Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt, Quad City International Airport Director of Aviation Bruce Carter, A.A.E., joined AAAE President Chip Barclay, A.A.E., and other aviation industry leaders today in a full day of discussions on critical aviation issues in Washington, D.C.

Carter was among several airport leaders in attendance at the invitation-only DOT Aviation Forum, convened to facilitate high-level discussions among industry stakeholders on the state of U.S. aviation. Among the issues discussed were the pending FAA reauthorization bill, airport funding issues including Passenger Facility Charges, the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and environmental challenges. Other topics included oil speculation, airline financial stability and international airline alliances.

Carter joined representatives from other airports, industry trade groups, airlines, labor unions, and key corporate stakeholders in helping assess the industry's current status and how to improve it.

After opening remarks from Secretary LaHood and Administrator Babbitt, attendees heard from three panels of experts on the "State of the Industry," "Events Shaping the Future of the Industry," and "Areas for Future Work."

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ABOUT AAAE: Founded in 1928, AAAE (www.aaae.org) is the world's largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's 5,000-plus members represent some 850 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C., and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.

13 Nov 2009

11th Annual Share The Power of a Wish Gala

By Brian Niers

Mutual Med and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network proudly present the 11th Annual Share The Power of a Wish Gala to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Iowa.  The event will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010 in the Mississippi Hall at the River Center and will be attended by more than 800 guests.  This year's event hosts are Shawn and Janelle Langan of GCO Carpet.

The Gala will include a brief presentation by several wish families as well as a live and silent auction. Two items that will be featured in the live auction include an all inclusive vacation for two to Aruba donated by Mutual Med and a fully assembled playhouse donated by Superior Sheds.

Event details:

    • Share the Power of a Wish Gala
    • The Mississippi Hall at the River Center
    • Saturday, February 6, 2010
    • 6:00 PM -- Silent Auction and Cocktails
    • 7:30 PM - Dinner, Program, Live Auction and Dance
    • Black-Tie Optional
    • To make a reservation or to donate an item for the auction, please contact
Dan Konrardy at 563-343-4794 or Dankonrardy@ruhlhomes.com
12 Nov 2009

Rivers and Rain, Piece of Denali at e|c NEW STUDIO OPENING

By doeGALLERY

Announcing new changes for doeGALLERY!  After 4 years, doeGALLERY is expanding!  Emily Christenson is moving down the hall to hew own studio space:  e|c, Suite 205 @ the Bucktown Center for the Arts.

This November's FINAL FRIDAY will be the grand opening of her new space and her new exhibition: Rivers and Rain, Pieces of Denali new paintings by Emily Christenson.

Exhibition runs November 23rd until December 31st, 2009.

"This exhibition features 11 works started in the rain or water in Denali National Park and Healy, Alaska in the Spring of 2008.  This series focuses on my impressions of the uniqueness of the landscape in and around Denali National Park," says Christenson.

Please join us for this special Reception and Studio Grand Opening on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 6pm until 9pm.

12 Nov 2009

Younkers Kicks Off Holiday Season By Giving Back to the Community

By Christine Hojnacki

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (November 11, 2009) - Younkers kicks off the holiday season with its Community Day, the largest fundraising event of the year held on Saturday, November 14, with stores opening at 6:00 a.m. More than 15,000 groups company-wide will benefit from this one-day event which gives back to local non-profit groups and provides customers with special savings discounts and a great way to start their holiday shopping.


Savings booklets can be purchased at all stores on Community Day from organizations at the store entrances or from a sales associate. One hundred percent of the money from community day booklet sales is donated to local non-profit groups. Booklets are only $5 and contain one $10 coupon, good on an item of $10 or more; eight additional 20% off apparel coupons on regular and sale price merchandise; five merchandise items at special low prices available only with the booklet and a 30% early bird coupon that can be used from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.


"It's a win win for our organization and the people who purchase the booklet, said Becky Morgan, who oversees the fundraising for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Workcamps, "This event enables us to help others in need that we would not be able to help otherwise. We are grateful for The Bon-Ton Stores for having this event."


"Giving back to our hometowns is extremely important to our Company," said Bud Bergren, president and chief executive officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. "We want to make a meaningful impact in our communities where our associates and customers live and work, and, we believe, our Community Day event is one way we can do that."

In 2008, the November Community Day event raised more than $6.2 million dollars for local non-profit 501C3 groups, schools and churches.


The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. operates 279 stores, including 12 furniture galleries, in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates and, under the Parisian nameplate, stores in the Detroit, Michigan area. The stores offer a broad assortment of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings.


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11 Nov 2009

Russell Announces Employee Promotions & Awards

By Erin McConaughey

Davenport, IA - Russell Construction is proud to announce the recent promotion of Susan Burroughs from Financial Accountant to Accounting Department Manager. Her new responsibilities include oversight and supervision of staff, management of accounting department functions, and collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer to complete financial statements.

As a seasoned Russell Construction employee, Susan has been with the company for 10 years, eight of which were in her previous role as a Financial Accountant. Initially, Susan served as an accounts payable clerk for two years. Her dedication to excellence has earned her this valuable promotion.

Angela Bagby, the Director of Marketing & Client Relations at Russell was recently selected by 24 of her peers to receive the Young Professional (YP) of the Year Award. This award is given on behalf of The Network, a Quad Cities initiative of the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce to recognized leadership, talent and community involvement.

Your browser may not support display of this image.Angela has been deeply involved with The Network, serving on the Leadership Council, as well as an instrumental leader behind the inaugural i.network program which engages young professional interns outside the four walls of their workplace and college campus in hopes that they will stay in the Quad Cities upon graduation. Angela is also involved with the American Heart Association, Family Resources and United Way.

Judy Cushman, Executive Assistant to Jim Russell, was honored at the 22nd Annual Older Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony, as an Employee of Merit, from the Generations Area Agency on Aging, located in Davenport, IA. Judy, alongside twelve other individuals and one employer, were honored at an awards ceremony on November 10, 2009.

Judy has been with Russell for six years and serves as an integral employee, assisting Jim Russell, the Executive Team and Board of Directors. Her dedication to her job, impeccable organizational skills and positive attitude makes her a valuable asset to Russell.

Established in 1983, Russell Construction is a regional provider of Construction Management, Design Build and General Contracting services.  For more information on Russell Construction, please visit their corporate website at www.russellco.com.

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