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SALUTING OUR MILITARY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SALUTING OUR MILITARY
See more photos on page A8 and on qconline.com.

SALUTING OUR MILITARY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SALUTING OUR MILITARY
See more photos on page A10 and on qconline.com.

SALUTING OUR MILITARY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SALUTING OUR MILITARY
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SALUTING OUR MILITARY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Bridal directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.

BRIANNE HINZE AND BRAD RODGERS, GLEN CARBON, III.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BRIANNE HINZE AND BRAD RODGERS, GLEN CARBON, III.
Song for our first dance:.

GET AWAY

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

GET AWAY
When it comes to stressful situations, few events can compete with your wedding day, one of life’s major milestones. By the time you make your exit from the reception after a day of whirlwind activity, both you and your new spouse are in dire need of a vacation.

MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you’re getting married, you’ll need to have a wedding license from the county government. In Illinois, you must marry in the county in which you obtain your license. In Iowa it can come from any county in the state. Here’s the information you’ll need:.

Dillard's

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dillard's
Use your Dillard’s credit card to take advantage of an exceptional Interest-Free option for tableware including these favorite brands; Lenox, Waterford, Mikasa, Oneida, Reidel, Wedgwood, Noritake, Kate Spade, Vera Wang, Lauren and Fiesta..

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Address ____________________________________ City ____________________State __________ Zip ________________.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Use this form to provide the information for your engagement story. If there is more news you would like to have published, use the extra space provided on page 13. Complete the photograph information on page 11 and the billing information on page 13, then mail or deliver your completed form to the address on page 13.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The first 15 lines of your announcement will be published at no charge. Additional lines will be charged at $3.75 per line. A representative of the newspaper will contact you prior to publication to provide the cost of having your announcement published.

IDO DIRECTORY

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE FASHIONS Dillard’s NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA (563) 388-7954 SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline, IL (309) 797-1866 www.dillards.com.

CHELSEA BOGNER AND STEVEN STERN, MOLINE.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CHELSEA BOGNER AND STEVEN STERN, MOLINE.
green and purple hydrangeas layered between the three tiers..

IDO DIRECTORY

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

IDO DIRECTORY
BRIDAL REGISTRY Dillard’s NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA (563) 388-7954 SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline, IL (309) 797-1866 www.dillards.com.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SOMETHING DIFFERENT
“Brides should be open-minded. This is a chance to make their gown an original by restyling it,” Senechalle said. “Aspects like the neckline and silhouette can be modified, and brides can always add or remove straps. Our consultants, who are great stylists, encourage brides to get creative and use their imagination.

BRIDAL CHECKLIST

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Conduct business, banking, insurance and legal affairs (change name if necessary on records and legal documents) as soon as possible..

LINDSAY KOOKEN AND CRAIG LEDBETTER, HERRIN, III.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LINDSAY KOOKEN AND CRAIG LEDBETTER, HERRIN, III.
What we gave our bridesmaids and groomsmen:.

BRIDAL CHECKLIST

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Purchase accessories such as toasting goblets, cake knives and servers, ring pillow, garter, candle, etc. Make arrangements for any engraving desired..

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Something Som old instead of new, something short and something blue. To stay on the cutting edge of fashion on your wedding day, forget traditional flowing white gowns. Hitch up those hems, don’t shy away from color; and get creative with consignment gowns.

WEDDING LOCATIONS

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WEDDING LOCATIONS
3300 5th Ave., Moline. (309) 797-0785. Open June-August of every year, the Riverside Family Aquatic Center outdoor water park offers pool rentals for weddings, receptions or bridal showers..

NUPTIAL UH-OHS

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It’s not the worst-case scenario, but it’s close. What’s a girl to do? “You need to keep your composure and turn the other cheek,” said David Borgenicht, author of “The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings” ($15, Chronicle Books).

BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS
“Every bride has a vision of the perfect look for her wedding party, but it’s important to keep in mind that bridesmaids come in all different shapes and sizes,” said Christy Davis, PR manager for David’s Bridal. That’s why finding a dress that looks good on every member of the wedding party can be a challenge.

WEDDING LOCATIONS

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

(563) 326-7812. From the Duck Creek and Credit Island lodges to the beautiful gardens of Vander Veer Botanical Park and the Stampe Lilac Garden, Davenport offers many resources to make your day beautiful..

CORDIALLY INVITED

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CORDIALLY INVITED
“Invitations set the tone and create expectations for what the event may be like,” said Allison DeMuelder, CEO of Invitation Consultants, an online invitation company. “If you send a wedding invitation with casual flip-flops on it and expect everyone to come dressed in tuxedos, then your invitation may be giving off the wrong vibe.

NICOLE HARRIS AND JUSTIN LAUER, ROCK ISLAND.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NICOLE HARRIS AND JUSTIN LAUER, ROCK ISLAND.
years. The guys received glasses with their last names engraved on them..

SHADES OF GRAY

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SHADES OF GRAY
Images in color and black-and-white speak to you in very different ways. “The allure of black-and-white is that it zeroes in on the actual scene, bringing it down to basics,” said Tiffany Stern, proprietor of Tiffany Photography in Los Angeles.

SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Real-life wedding planners also aid in creating magical, seemingly trouble-free days by coordinating all of the details that normally stress couples. When the wedding is far away, or the bride and groom are extremely busy, having one person to run interference can be a huge plus.

COLOR MY WEDDING

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

COLOR MY WEDDING
At David’s Bridal, a train-length sash, available in 20 shades, can be elegantly paired with a gown. It allows a bride to personalize her look and seamlessly coordinate with her bridal party. Davis said popular warm-weather wedding colors are tangerine, cornflower and watermelon.

LAURA SNYDER AND SCOTT FUHRMAN, OMAHA, NEB.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LAURA SNYDER AND SCOTT FUHRMAN, OMAHA, NEB.
Gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen:.

DOWN TO EARTH

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

DOWN TO EARTH
“I think a simple, rustic approach to a wedding offers an intimate backdrop for the occasion,” she said. “With a more green consciousness, people are connecting to the idea of a natural environment for their wedding. The shift in the economy also returns people to the mind-set that more is not necessarily better.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Address ____________________________________ City ____________________State __________ Zip ________________.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Place of reception ______________________________________________________________________________________.

WELCOME TO QC I DO

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The center pages are loaded with practical information for obtaining your marriage license and sharing your news with the world. Forms to help you share the news of your engagement and wedding in The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus are included.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Use this form to provide the information for your wedding story. If there is more news you would like to have published, use the extra space provided on page 18. Complete the photograph information on page 15 and the billing information on page 18, then mail or deliver your completed form to the address on page 18.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
The first 25 lines of your announcement will be published at no charge. Additional lines will be charged at $3.75 per line. A representative of the newspaper will contact you prior to publication to provide the cost of having your announcement published.

i vow

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

i vow
Whether humorous, tender, original or traditional, the vows a couple exchanges on their wedding day are meant to be a reflection of them and their dreams for a life together. The promises you make to one another, like your love, should come from your heart.

NEED A NEW ROOF? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ROOFING SYSTEMS

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NEED A NEW ROOF? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ROOFING SYSTEMS
First, know the signs that it’s time to replace your roof. Most likely your roof has asphalt shingles, as four out of five roofs in the United States do. Conduct a simple visual inspection from a ladder or by viewing the roof through binoculars.

MAINSTREAM HOME IMPROVEMENT’S NO. 1 GOAL IS STILL THE SAME SINCE IT OPENED IN 2001: TO BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS CU

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MAINSTREAM HOME IMPROVEMENT’S NO. 1 GOAL IS STILL THE SAME SINCE IT OPENED IN 2001: TO BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS CU
Mainstream Home Improvement opened its doors July 31, 2001. Jeff Wroblewski and Spencer Sierra, the two owners of the company, had a vision of building a homeimprovement company that would build lasting relationships with its customers. They believed word-of-mouth advertising was the key for a small business to succeed.

Dispatch Argus

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dispatch Argus
If It Matters To You, It Matters To Us..

FOUR WAYS TO LIVEN UP A DRAB KITCHEN

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FOUR WAYS TO LIVEN UP A DRAB KITCHEN
When you have a big gathering at your house, no matter where you try to set up the food and beverages, the crowd inevitably ends up gathering in your kitchen. The problem is you may not be proud of the kitchen you have.

SKYLIGHTS: GREEN LIGHTING AND VENTING ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR HOME

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SKYLIGHTS: GREEN LIGHTING AND VENTING ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR HOME
Nothing beats Mother Nature’s gentle touch for providing comforting natural light and healthful passive ventilation in your home. Modern skylights work with the environment to admit healthful daylight and fresh air, while venting stale air.

THE DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS WHEN IT COMES TO BATHROOM REMODELING

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS WHEN IT COMES TO BATHROOM REMODELING
It’s most likely one of the top reasons you’ve been putting off that bathroom makeover or remodel — you’re just not sure which design elements you want to incorporate into the room.

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES THAT ARE RIGHT ON TRACK

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES THAT ARE RIGHT ON TRACK
If the mortgage crisis has you staying put for a few more years, there’s an easy way to enhance your home’s decor while adding value. Upgrading your recessed lighting or installing a track lighting system can brighten up any room and make your space appear larger.

CUT UTILITY BILLS WITH QUALITY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE FROM KALE COMPANY

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There aren’t many people excited by the news of rising natural gas prices. Tom Kale of Kale Company Heating and Air Conditioning said that while price is very important when customers are searching for a new furnace, people also should be looking more closely at energy-efficient products.

CONCRETE SETTLED? CALL TODD’S MUDJACKING

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Why pay a large amount of money to replace settled concrete when you can mudjack it for about a third of the cost? Before you get an estimate to replace the driveway, patio or steps, call Todd Heady and get a free quote from Todd’s Mudjacking Service.

DREAMING OF A NEW KITCHEN OR BATHROOM? GREEN VALLEY CABINET CO. CAN HELP

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We don’t stop at cabinets, either. We have a vast selection of countertop materials — laminate, solid surface, granite, quartz, cultured marble, and even recycled paper and glass. We also offer a full array of Lennox and Superior gas/wood fireplaces. We’re happy to come to your home to evaluate.

LET YOUR WINDOW COVERINGS WORK FOR YOU — QC BLIND FACTORY CAN HELP

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LET YOUR WINDOW COVERINGS WORK FOR YOU — QC BLIND FACTORY CAN HELP
Ouch! This is a common response to the drastic increase in energy costs over the last year. There is something you can do to help make your home more energy efficient — and it can be as simple as new window coverings! A large percentage of your energy dollar is lost when the outside elements creep into your home.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Being in a small town, Village Home Stores may appear to be a mom-and-pop appliance, cabinet and lighting store, but they have to be on the cutting edge of remodeling and new-home construction to compete. So they have a stateof-the-art presentation system where homeowners can quickly and easily see the end result before the work even starts.

DINNER MADE EASY WITH A HOUSE UNDER REPAIRS

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

That’s the way Fields of Pizza looks at it. Its East Moline location (now in its fourth year) is on Avenue of the Cities, right across from United Township High School. In September, its new location in Moline will also be on Avenue of the Cities, across from Aldi’s, near I-74.

LOOKING FOR A CUSTOM-BUILT DREAM HOME?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you’re looking at new construction, consider a “system-built” home from Mid America Builders. “The options and design choices are endless,” said Mary Jo Maher. Mid America Builders currently represents All American, Ritz-Craft, Stratford and Amwood Homes.

Preferred Building Product, Inc.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There’s a reason Preferred Building Products uses the word “preferred” in its name. It offers one of the largest selections of millwork products in the Quad-Cities, displayed in a brand-new, one-of-a-kind showroom. “You would have to travel to Chicago or St.

TIPS FOR PLANTING AND PROTECTING YOUR FALL LANDSCAPE

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TIPS FOR PLANTING AND PROTECTING YOUR FALL LANDSCAPE
If your planters are left planted outside over the winter, raise them off the ground so they will drain and not freeze to the surface. To winterize both cast stone and terra-cotta accessories, simply place them on two pressure-treated wood strips, making sure not to block the drainage hole.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS THE REASON BEHIND FANTH-CURRY’S GROWTH

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In an era when homeowners have become more aware of scams, it says something about a company when it has been in business for 52 years. “We know we have a 99 percent customer satisfaction rating because of all the repeat customers and referrals,” says Jamie Preston of Fanth-Curry Home Improvement Company.

WHY REPLACE YOUR TILES, TUBS AND COUNTERTOPS WHEN YOU CAN RESURFACE?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

They resurface tiles, tubs and countertops. They do fiberglass (bath and shower) repair and install the Easy Step bath-to-shower conversion for the elderly and handicapped. They also make your bathroom safer by installing grab-bars and slipresistant surfaces.

MEYER LANDSCAPE & DESIGN CONTINUING TO GROW IN QUAD-CITIES — SINCE 1950

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Meyer Landscape Design has been helping customers bring their dreams to reality through creative landscape design for more than 50 years — no matter what the dream. After all, they provide professional landscape and hardscape, irrigation design and installation, lighting systems and nursery-raised plants to realize each customer’s backyard vision.

INTERSTATE BATTERIES HAS WHAT YOU NEED

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every battery for every need. That’s exactly what Interstate Batteries offers. From cellular phones to door openers to automotive batteries, Interstate Batteries in Rock Island has what you need. In business for 18 years, Judi and Steve Gibson employ a staff of 12 built on providing the best customer service in the area.

FITZ-RITE GIVES REMODELING CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANT

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the Quad-Cities and surrounding areas, Fitz- Rite Home Improvement is well-known for its quality workmanship. Our courteous professionals have completed hundreds of bathroom, kitchen and basement projects throughout Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Davenport and surrounding cities.

QUAD CITIES GUTTER TOPPER CAN KEEP YOUR GUTTERS DEBRIS-FREE, FOR NEARLY ANY INSTALLATION

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

QUAD CITIES GUTTER TOPPER CAN KEEP YOUR GUTTERS DEBRIS-FREE, FOR NEARLY ANY INSTALLATION
Not all gutter covers are created equal, says Dick Rainey, owner of Quad Cities Gutter Topper. Quad Cities Gutter Topper has been servicing the Quad-Cities from its East Peoria location since 2005. Mr. Rainey says, “Of course, ideally, our goal is a Quad-City location, and we are oh so close.

J&H PAINTING HAS YOUR WALLS COVERED

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Heath McCullough was just a young man when he discovered his passion for painting. In junior high, Mr. McCullough was already developing his work ethic. He was earning money from local Realtors by painting houses! While continuing to paint on the side, he eventually tried other professions over the next few years.

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AIMS TO PLEASE

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AIMS TO PLEASE
Along with offering quality products and expert installation, its focus has always been customer service and satisfaction. In addition to great word-ofmouth referrals, co-owners Bob Bisland and Amy Vinzant also have many written references and testimonials that new customers can refer to.

HOMEOWNERS WARM UP TO TAX CREDIT FOR WOOD- AND PELLET-FUELED HEAT

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HOMEOWNERS WARM UP TO TAX CREDIT FOR WOOD- AND PELLET-FUELED HEAT
For warmth and beauty in the home, it’s hard to beat the ambience of a real woodburning stove or fireplace. Homeowners now have another reason to warm up to one — they may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500 if they purchase and install a 75-percent efficient wood- or pellet-burning (biomass) stove in 2009 or 2010.

SIMPLE HOME CHANGES THAT SAVE BIG MONEY

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SIMPLE HOME CHANGES THAT SAVE BIG MONEY
Many homeowners are cutting back this year in an effort to save cash. But a few simple improvements to make your home more energy efficient can provide enormous return on your investment.

Dispatch Argus

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

AD PRODUCTION/PREPRESS Margo Bensenberg, Kimberly Calhoun, Matt Gooch, Anna McKay, Hiedi Mills, Sarah Nimrick, Lisa West.

Planning A Spring Project?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Planning A Spring Project?
Spring is a popular time to begin home improvement projects, especially if they’ll upgrade outdoor living spaces. With the economy keeping more homeowners in place, rather than moving up to bigger, grander digs, improving your home can elevate both your enjoyment and its eventual resale value.

MAINSTREAM HOME IMPROVEMENT’S NO. 1 GOAL IS STILL THE SAME SINCE IT OPENED IN 2001: TO BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS CU

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kitchen Trends

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Glistening metal discretely mounted beneath acres of gleaming granite — clearly, this is not the utilitarian stainless steel sink your grandmother washed dishes in decades ago. Briefly deemed too industrial-looking by some designers to be included in contemporary, upscale kitchens, stainless steel is back, better and more beautiful than ever.

NEED A CONTRACTOR

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

His Web site also allows homeowners to use the guest book to recommend their contractor to others, and post pictures — what he calls “digital word-of-mouth.” It all started when he worked at Menards and customers would ask for referrals.

Vinyl Decks

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vinyl Decks
When it comes to home improvements, deck systems top the list with an estimated four million new decks built annually in the U.S. and 40 million remodeled decks gracing today’s homes. This rising trend has led manufacturers to offer a wider variety of deck materials, styles and options, but choices can be overwhelming.

DREAMING OF A NEW KITCHEN OR BATHROOM? GREEN VALLEY CABINET CO. CAN HELP

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Green Valley Cabinet Co. is a time-honored family business with its roots going back to 1852. Our priority is service, and our stronghold is experience. Our extensive showrooms in Moline and Coralville, Iowa, will enhance your anticipation of a new kitchen or bathroom while alleviating your apprehension of such a project.

IF YOU NEED BATTERIES, BATTERIES PLUS HAS THEM!

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With thousands of batteries in stock, Batteries Plus ® can provide one-stop battery service for all of your battery needs. The knowledgeable sales staff can answer any battery question, including proper charging to get the most life from a battery. They have replacement batteries for all items inside and outside the home:.

CONTACT FITZ-RITE FOR YOUR KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BATHROOM REMODELLING PROJECTS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CONTACT FITZ-RITE FOR YOUR KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BATHROOM REMODELLING PROJECTS
Contact Fitz-Rite for your kitchen, basement and bathroom remodelling projects.

INSULATE WITH ICYNENE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Yet this pro is amazed about a new type of insulation called Icynene (EYE-suh-neen). Rowand says that using the standard pink fiberglass insulation and just looking at the R-value is costing you money.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NO. 1 AT LAWRENCE DOORS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

According to Kevin Roman of Lawrence Doors in Coal Valley, it’s easy to see what separates his business from other garage-door dealers and installers in the area. “We’re locally owned and operated; we have reasonable rates and the highest quality of service,” Roman said.

FLOORCRAFTERS 61 YEARS MEAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Floorcrafters has thousands of samples at its showroom for customers to view, including reputable brands and styles such as Karastan carpets and the Karastan Wool Collection, Shaw, Mohawk and Milliken carpeting.

Spring Open House

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TAYLOR RIDGE:.

Energy Saving Tips

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Energy Saving Tips
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average family spends $1,900 a year on utility bills. Unfortunately, much of that money is being wasted on inefficient heating and cooling systems, or excess use of appliances, according to Greg Schuman, electrician program chair at Everest Institute in San Bernardino, Calif.

IN STOCK PLANT SPECIALS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

New locally grown Plant Stock arriving daily from our Growing Division..

OPEN HOUSE SEMINARS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday both locations 10am.

SPRING INTO MEYER LANDSCAPE & DESIGN WITH OPEN HOUSE APRIL 24-26

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Spring has arrived, and Meyer Landscape Design is bursting with homegrown plants and perennials at our two locations. Both centers are unique to any other garden center in the Quad- Cities. Our Moline Garden Center is located on 20 acres nestled into a residential area five Center blocks south of Avenue of the Cities on 47th Street.

Budget Remodeling

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While many homeowners may think of remodeling as heavy construction, it’s possible to make a significant change in your home with projects that don’t require any big structural changes. In the past, if your bathroom was too small, you might tear it out, take space from here and there and not think twice about turning it into a huge master bath suite.

The Recycled Look

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you call it vintage, recycled or shabby chic, incorporating an eclectic mix of elements in a home, ones that look well worn, continues to be a popular design style. Achieving this style is relatively easy because there are no firm rules for decorating.

RIVER VALLEY TURF MATCHES THE BEST EQUIPMENT WITH THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

River Valley Turf has a two-prong approach to doing business: premium equipment and giving the customers exactly what they need. They sell John Deere walk behind mowers and garden tractors, and commercial and homeowner zero turns. They also offer compact tractors as well as big utility tractors up to 105 horsepower for farm and commercial customers.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS THE REASON BEHIND FANTH-CURRY’S GROWTH

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE HISTORY OF MID AMERICA BUILDERS, INC.

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mid America of the QCA, Inc. was founded by Dave Tennant, a life-long resident of the Quad-Cities area. With a background in real estate and an interest in building, Dave researched the new wave of modular homes. He believed you needed a quality product with a strong name in the industry if you were going to be successful.

Home And Wallet

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Home And Wallet
With tightened budgets, you may be surprised to learn that going green at home is not only good for the planet but also good for your pocket book. “With Earth Day (April 22) just being celebrated, people are re-evaluating everything they do, from driving cars to how they eat,” says Lisa Tiedt, MSN.

WHY REPLACE YOUR TILES, TUBS AND COUNTERTOPS WHEN YOU CAN RESURFACE?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How would you like to pay 75 percent less for fixing something in your home than what it would cost to buy a replacement? If so, Miracle Method of the Quad Cities is for you. Miracle Method is a way to resurface porcelain and countertops. John Connell and his staff are the only ones in the Quad-Cities who use this method.

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AIMS TO PLEASE

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AIMS TO PLEASE
“Beyond improving a home, we live in the Quad- Cities, so our biggest commitment is making happy customers,” Amy says. Advanced Construction offers a wide variety of products and services. They install roofs, gutters, siding and windows, and build customized room additions.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM AT VILLAGE HOME STORES

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM AT VILLAGE HOME STORES
Being in a small town, Village Home Stores may appear to be a mom and pop appliance, cabinet and lighting store, but the family who runs it know they have to be on the cutting edge of remodeling and new-home construction to compete.

Project Home

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Project Home
Your guide to home improvement from Q-C professionals.

PEER REVIEWED

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A lawyer CANNOT buy the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer. This distinction was earned by being among those lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in statewide surveys. Respondents COULD NOT recommend themselves or lawyers at their law firm.

ATTEND A MOVIE, PLAY, CONCERT, OR CHANNEL SURF

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Midwest has shows at dusk seven nights a week during the late spring, summer and early fall. U.S. 61 south of Maquoketa, Iowa, (exit 153), 30 miles north of Davenport. Tickets $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. Movieline: (563) 674-4367;.

LET THE SCHOOL BELLS RING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Central High, 1120 N. Main St., (563) 323-9900 North High, 626 W. 53rd St., (563) 388-9880 West High, 3505 W. Locust, (563) 386-5500.

THEATRES

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

1. Adler Theatre 2. Circa ’21 Dinner Theater 3. Q.C. Music Guild Theater 4. Showcase Cinemas 5. Playcrafters 6. Genesius Guild 7. Nova 6 Cinemas 8. IMAX Theater 9. Great Escape Theater 10. Central Theatre 11. Richmond Hill Players 12. Village Theatre 13. Harrison Hilltop Theatre 14.

THE QUAD -CITIES

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE QUAD -CITIES
welcomes you.

THE QUAD -CITIES

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE QUAD -CITIES
The Quad-Cities.

SHOPPING

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

1. Deere world headquarters 2. Niabi Zoo 3. Quad Cities Betting Parlor 4. Vander Veer Park 5. Modern Woodmen Park 6. Chippiannock Cemetery 7. Bass St. Landing 8. Happy Joe’s Jungle Bungle 9. The District/Great River Plaza 10. Walnut Grove Pioneer Village 11. Victorian Geneseo 12.

THIS IS MY KIND OF TOWN...

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The tongue of land between the Mississippi and Rock rivers was inhabited long before Europeans came to the area. Today’s Black Hawk State Historic Site was the site of Saukenuk, a large Sauk and Fox Indian village where the war leader Black Hawk lived in the early 19th century.

TOP EVENTS ATTRACT ATTENTION TO ALL PARTS OF THE AREA

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Shortly after the great warrior Black Hawk’s burial, his body was removed from the grave, and his flesh was boiled from the bones in a soapmaking kettle. According to legend, a Dr. Turner and Warren and Jefferson Cox committed this offense and planned to exhibit the skeleton, but the uproar over the grave robbery was so great that this was never done.

TOP EMPLOYERS

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Deere Company . . . . . . . 6,300 Tyson Fresh Meats . . . . . . . 2,400 Alcoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 Kraft Foods North America . . . . . . . . . . 1,650 MidAmerican Energy Co. 1,026 Export Packaging. . . . . . . . . .976 ATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610 McLaughlin Body. . . . . . . . . .610 Sears Manufacturing .