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he Quad-Cities area is blessed with thousands of citizens who work Thard not only for the money, but also for the satisfaction of a job well done and a community well served. This is the final installment of our three- part series of special sections — published Feb. 11, 18 and 25 — on local workers. Check it out if you want to be inspired and uplifted by stories about people who have interest- ing jobs that help make the Quad-Cities area a better place to live.

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Moline woman helps people discover root causes of illness

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hloe Beaird wants to revamp your kitchen cabinets Kand your dinner table. She’s not a home renovator, though — she’s a health coach who wants to rede- sign your family’s approach to healthy and tasty eating. SUBMITTED Ms. Beaird, of Moline, is a certified health coach who Khloe Beaird, of Moline, is a certified health coach at Mandala Integrative Medicine in Davenport. helps clients improve their gut health at Mandala Integra- tive Medicine in Davenport. She also owns Teat to Table, a ti-inflammatory diet. website that helps families feed picky eaters and achieve Ms. Beaird says dairy sometimes can cause inflamma- the sometimes elusive goal of finding healthy food that Chloe Beaird tion in the body, or make it difficult for kids to go to the tastes good, too. bathroom. She says almond milk, cashew milk or coconut Integrative health really gets to a root cause of an is- Hometown: Moline. milk are good alternatives. Coconut ice cream and dairy- sue, Ms. Beaird says. This may mean looking beyond a Job: Certified health coach at Mandala Integrative Medi- free cashew cheese also can be found in stores. person’s diet and exercise, she says, and examining how a cine in Davenport. “We really need families to get back in the kitchen and person’s relationships, finances, employment, relaxation start making their own foods,” she says. “It’s a process. and sleep impact their health. What I love about my job: “I just fell in love with what they Some people can go in the kitchen and make cashew At Mandala, an eight-part circle of wellness is consid- are doing here. They are really willing to help people.” cheese on their own. ... We try to meet people where they ered. “If all of those things are not in balance, then we are.” are not living to our true potential,” she says. “And with intestines, which act as another organ that is crucial to Ms. Beaird is hoping to do just that with her “Healthy functional medicine instead of just treating symptoms, one’s health. A 2017 article on the site states that there Family Meal Plan.” The four-part service begins with a we try to get to the root cause of someone’s health issues.” are up to 1,000 species of bacteria in the human gut mi- discussion to determine what you might want to change, Ms. Beaird says her and her oldest daughters health crobiome, each of which plays a different role in the body. as well as a look through your cupboards to remove foods struggles led her to make a career change and commit her Ms. Beaird says her eldest daughter had chronic ear that are toxic or may be causing inflammation. Then, Ms. time to improving the health and lives of others. Since infections that started a repeat process of getting sick, Beaird helps to create grocery lists with better-for-you leaving her teaching career in Geneseo, Ms. Beaird has visiting the doctor and antibiotics. After taking the meds, items, and offers information about how to read nutri- logged more than 500 hours coaching others in a clinical she says, she would feel unwell again in a month and they tion labels. setting. Ms. Beaird has a bachelor’s degree in physical would return to the doctor. The plan also includes a session on meal planning to education, a master’s degree in educational leadership, “I decided I was going to do something different,” Ms. make life easier, and healthy snacks and substitutions. and a health-coaching certification through the Institute Beaird says. That final step includes a taste test and tips and tricks for Integrative Nutrition. For her own health issues, she says, she thought celiac for picky eaters, including how to find healthier ver- “Growing up, I had some health issues. I have asthma, disease likely was a culprit due to family history. She says sions of popular snacks such as granola bars, chips or a lot of allergies, swollen glands and recurring infections a local doctor wrote her a prescription and sent her on her applesauce. all the way through my 20s,” Ms. Beaird says. “No doctor way, but she decided she was not going to fix her problem The plan is broken into four 60-minute sessions. could really put their finger on what was going on with with prescription drugs. Instead, she transitioned to a Ms. Beaird says all sessions are optional and can be cus- me, just treating it with antibiotics. It really started to gluten-free and then dairy-free diet, and significantly felt tomized to a client’s need. She says some people might not screw up my gut microbiome.” better after doing so. feel comfortable with someone else going through their Healthline, a consumer health information site, says That led her to start learning about integrative med- cupboards, so she instead can give a list of recommended gut microbiome is made up of all the microbes in your icine and the power of healing herself, which led her to foods in the office. She says the goal is not to make anyone go back to school. After six feel bad, but to guide people toward better options. months of schooling, she “They choose where and when, and we get to the bottom got an internship at Man- of what they want to change,” she says. dala and later was offered Above all, Ms. Beaird says she wants families to know a job at the clinic to work that they do not have to resign themselves to living with Build With Us! with Dr. Sayed Shah. health issues they may think are hereditary, or “just the “I just fell in love with way my body works.” She urges people never to settle what they are doing here,” with uncomfortable symptoms or accept that they are she says. “They are really a part of life. willing to help people.” “Food changes everything,” she says. “Every cell of BY APPOINTMENT She says Dr. Shah sits our bodies.” down with patients to find Ms. Beaird offers many resources to families at her out what is going on, and Teat to Table website, which she says can help families ONLY then directs them toward get more plants into their diets, help with meal planning a change, likely away from and grocery shopping. 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Bush project coordinator MEG MCLAUGHLIN / [email protected] Bush Construction project coordinator Leslie Wells poses for a portrait Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran builds strong Church in Bettendorf.

is cool, they always choose Bush Construction. So we’ve relationships given them such good work and we get along so well, they Leslie Wells just keep coming back for more.” Ms. Wells said people in the community know the firm’s JONATHAN TURNER Hometown: Davenport. reputation and can see its work standing in the area. “Word [email protected] Job title: Bush Construction project coordinator. of mouth is something we pride ourselves on,” she said. The 31-year-old Davenport native graduated from Loras eslie Wells doesn’t wield a hammer and nails in her job What I love about my job: “Being able to work with differ- College in Dubuque in 2008 with a degree in management at Bush Construction. ent people, so I’m not working with the same project man- and marketing. Before starting at Bush in November 2016, L agers every day. I love being able to be involved in a variety But her work as project coordinator does build and she worked retail sales at US Cellular in the Quad-Cities, of things – schools, churches, train stations, surgery cen- cement relationships, ensuring projects are completed in including as sales manager. ters. They’re all different and that’s what makes it exciting. meticulous detail. Her parents have been in construction for more than 20 My job’s different every day.” “Our leadership team is a huge advocate for breaking years and influenced her career choice. Her father worked down the unfortunate stereotypes that our industry has for Hornbuckle Heating and Air Conditioning; her mom been known for in the past,” Ms. Wells said. “They encour- and provides excellent resources to help reach those goals,” works for Tri-City Electric. age women to be a part of many different roles in the work- Ms. Wells said. “Hearing them talk about their work, we would walk into force, and with events throughout the community. She’s currently involved in a $4.1 million renovation and a building and my dad would say, ‘Does it feel good in here? “They encourage us to be involved in the community, expansion of Our Savior Lutheran Church at 3775 Middle Because I did the heating and air,’” Ms. Wells recalled. “It and be a good advocate for Bush Construction and for the Road, Bettendorf. Two additions will total 17,350 square feet, was always in the back of my mind as interesting. construction industry in general,” she said. “It’s definitely with 5,000 square feet of existing space also being renovated. “Their experience made me engaged and excited about something women need to be more open to, because there’s The first phase will be done around March 1, with the construction,” she said. “Before I came here, I would have a lot of opportunities in the construction industry.” complete project done in August. had no idea all the things that go into renovating or building Nationally, less than 10 percent of construction workers Ms. Wells currently is working on eight projects. While a building. It’s really quite interesting.” are female with a majority of those in sales, office, and man- Bush mostly does work in the Quad-Cities area, she also was Much of what Bush builds also helps area nonprofits and agement roles. At Bush — which has 45 full-time employees part of a new taxi waiting area and building — including its own employees to grow, Ms. Wells said. She organizes — all of its women workers are office-based, Ms. Wells said. solar panels — at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport employees to go to Quad Cities Chamber “Network at Noon” As a project coordinator, her duties include gathering in Atlanta. Bush got that job through its sister company, events, for example, which feature motivational speakers. all the subcontractors, suppliers and office staff for each McCarthy Improvement, which has an office in the Atlanta “I love being involved in the community. It makes a job; scheduling meetings; writing contacts; organizing area, she said. big impact on a lot of people,” Ms. Wells said, noting Big schedules; and keeping people, including property owners, Bush and McCarthy Improvement are among eight busi- Brother Big Sisters Putt-A-Round, Chamber Young Pro- abreast of changes and updates in the project. nesses owned by Davenport-based McCarthy-Bush Corp., fessionals events, Habitat for Humanity home builds and Ms. Wells handles insurance and change orders. At the which shares the same corporate office building as Bush Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thons as others, which help end of projects she does a close-out including warranty let- Construction. team-building and company morale. ters, and operation and maintenance letters, so that own- Bush built the Metro multi-modal station in downtown “Anything you can do with your peers outside of the office ers know how to maintain the things that Bush added or Moline, known as The Q, for planned passenger rail service. is great for team-building and bonding,” she said. renovated. “It’s a huge thing,” said Ms. Wells. “So many people will “Our leadership team, they do an exceptional job of en- “I help build great relationships between Bush Construc- come in from out of town. To say myself and Bush Construc- couraging those things. They’re involved themselves,” Ms. tion and our (project) owners to maintain our repeat cus- tion helped bring that in — it’s pretty cool.” Wells said. “I enjoy being an advocate for community in- tomers and gain new customers,” she said. “I ensure that Bush also has done many projects for Mississippi Valley volvement and also helping raise awareness to those around owners are kept in the loop on what is going on with the Surgery Center on Dexter Court in Davenport. “They’re me that there’s a great need for people to consider working project and make sure they have everything needed when constantly doing everything, and it’s kinda cool,” Ms. Wells in the construction industry. moving into their new space. said. “There’s always something going on there. “I think Bush will continue to grow and expand,” she “Bush Construction shows great value in all its employees “Right now they’re doing an $8.5 million project, and added. “I love working here because everyone is eager to by putting a great emphasis on creating professional goals there’s little ones here and there,” she said. “What I think learn and be more innovative.” LivingLiving in in the the Qu Quadad Cities Cities FindFind your your new new

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Charles Butler Hometown: Chicago. Job: Head of security at Rock Island High School. What I love about my job: Graduation day every year. I get to see kids on their first day of school and that is the day when I see how far they have come and how much they have grown up.

am going to do it my way be- cause if I compromise, then Butler is all I am compromising our stu- dents.” He said one of his most about the exciting times is seeing a former student at a game, event or just around town MEG MCLAUGHLIN / [email protected] and having them give him a kids at Rocky hug and tell him how much Rock Island High School head of security Charles Butler poses for a photo in front of cheering Rocky students Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at the Rock Island Fieldhouse. he meant to them. JEFF WENDLAND member of the security crew “That inspires me to keep [email protected] at Rock Island High School. as a hall monitor and became the district — especially the Rock Island students’ fan and going,” he said. “Even just a “I don’t care what anyone head of security in 2009. He high school — and I knew I that keeps him very busy, try- smile or a hello, and that tells harles Butler admits else believes; I believe that I came to Rock Island because had to get into the district as ing to keep up with events in me I must be doing some- Cthat, when he was am here to help these kids,” his daughter made a simple a soon as I could.” and around the school. thing right.” growing up in Chicago, Mr. Butler said. statement to him. Mr. Butler said coming to “This job is about relation- Mr. Butler said being at the he was that kid who was No. “I tell kids at every day at “I was living and working Rock Island really was not ships you build,” he said. bottom of the list in school 1,700 in a school of 1,700 and Rocky that I wish I had a Mr. in South Carolina and she just for his daughter, but for “I’m just a fan of kids and taught him the importance no one was willing to get him Butler in my corner when was here in Rock Island and all the kids in Rock Island. whatever they are doing. I of treating every student the out of that spot. I was in school,” he said. “I going to school at Washing- His 24 years as a youth pas- am the biggest advocate for same way. For that reason, he made a became a prisoner in my en- ton (Junior High)” he said. tor and his passion for kids Rock Island High School and “I don’t care if you are the pledge as a grown-up to help vironment and I don’t want “She told me how bad it was is what he lives for. the kids. best student in the building every kid who could. to see any of our kids feel and she asked me to come The sports fan said he tries “We may change princi- or the kid who is constantly That is exactly what he has that way.” home. to never miss a game the pals or leadership, but I will in trouble, I will give them a done the past 13 years as a Mr. Butler started at Rocky “I saw the conditions in Rocks play. But he is also a never change,” he said. “I chance,” he said. “I see these kids at their darkest times — or I should say what they think are their darkest times — and what I tell them is the same thing: Life is what you make of it. Whatever you put into your life, you will get back in return.” Working in a high school is not always fun and games, You’re not giving up your independence, you’re maintaining it. and that has a way of wearing on those who work within the Offering a full range of services at one all-inclusive care rate. building. Mr. Butler admits We Shovel the snow, take out the trash, bring in the mail, take you to the doctor, assist with your medications, there are days when he thinks cook and clean and keep you safe. about giving up this job. Then he realizes that will not happen anytime soon. “Every year I think it Limited Space Available might be my last year in this job,” he said. “Then an- other group of kids comes Call for a free consultation or in the next year and I am Begin This Valentines Day At The Fort Armstrong alive again. tour today “Once the school year “Isn’t It Time To Do begins there is never a day 309-786-0400 I think I won’t do this,” he FREE CABLE www.fortarmstrong.com said. “If they want me to What Is Best?” Utilities & 1900 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL much more! leave, it will be kicking and screaming.”

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Brian Weber Hometown: Silvis, for- merly of Mediapolis, Iowa. Job: Owner/operator Auto Weber Group. What I love about my job: “I grew up in the car business. I love cars. And I love meeting all the new people in the community.”

Little League, Our Lady of Grace Academy in East Mo- line and a list of local non- Weber loves the profit groups. “I try to do everything I can for the community, hunt for a good, because I live here and I’m raising my kids here,” he TODD MIZENER / [email protected] said. reliable car Brian Weber, 31, owner-operator, Auto Weber Group, his wife, Laci Weber, 34, and their Mr. Weber said he’s not children, Lilian Weber, 4, and Kellen Weber, 3, welcome customers to the Silvis business. The related to any of the We- brother, Jason. Their father kids have become television commercial “stars” for a “He’s got your baby” line from an earlier ber Christmas Tree Forest LEON LAGERSTAM and grandfather also were production. or Weber Meats people, as [email protected] in the business. he is constantly asked. In- “I grew up in the car busi- ally leaves to go car hunt- ners for employees and their loved meeting all the people stead, he focuses on service ILVIS — People may ness,” Brian Weber said. ing. families, and he often buys in the community.” and his inventory of 270 ve- Swonder if they poked Few things make him as He said has driven an old lunches for staff members. He’s been generous with hicles. Brian Weber in his arm happy and fulfilled as “the used trucks but at the end of Most of his 15 employees his time and money, helping “We range from having he might bleed motor oil. hunt for a good, reliable car last year treated himself to have been with him since to promote the area’s image. a 1972 Chevelle Malibu to a Selling cars is in his and servicing vehicles,” he his first ever new vehicle, a he opened his business five He renovated a three-block space-ship option you need blood, said Mr. Weber, pres- said. Chevy Silverado. years ago. area on the Silvis-East Mo- computers to run every- ident and owner of Weber Mr. Weber said he starts He adores the people who Mr. Weber hails from Me- line border, cleaning up the thing,” he said. “Cars cost Auto Group, 101 1st Ave., every workday checking on work for him — as well as diapolis, Iowa. area and building his deal- between $3,000 and $30,000, Silvis. The third-generation his employees’ well-being his wife, Laci, and their “But this community has ership, storage sheds, and depending on the model, automobile distributor is and discussing the day’s children, Lilian and Kellen. been very open and sup- Weber Tire and Alignment. and we have every form of business partners with his game plans. Then he usu- The firm holds monthly din- portive of us,” he said. “I’ve He’s also a booster of financing available.” YOUR GOALS : OUTDOOR make ‘em happen! ADVENTURERS

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO for Wheatley, working in the mattress factory was his higher foundation, he said, adding BRIAN WELLNER trying to keep up with the new make sense to me and i refuse to education. that bedding chains try to sell for Businesses you should Know fads that seem to come and go, cheapen my product to follow a “instead of going to college, i foundations by calling them local mattress maker John i stuck to my product. Why would trend.” went to work. i was determined. box springs. Wheatley is bringing his family-owned i change to be like everyone else? Wheatley offers warranties on i became somebody by working When it comes to making Why change my product when all of his products. company, l&W Bedding, and learning the process of beds, what’s most important is my mattresses are outlasting “the way we build beds, you and his signature handcrafted building mattresses,” he said. the structural integrity of the product back to Bettendorf. everyone elses?” should only have to buy three of Wanting to be his own boss mattress, Wheatley said. he recently opened the new By “fad,” Wheatley referred to them in a lifetime,” he said. and to make mattresses the way Because he manufactures location at 3357 devils Glen the trends in bed-making over l&W Bedding handcrafts all of its he felt they needed to be made, his beds locally and sells Road. Previously, he had a the years like the water-bed, mattresses in an 8,000-square-foot he sold “everything i had,” he storefront elsewhere in Bettendorf sleep number and tempur-Pedic. workshop on 4th avenue, Moline. said. he bought a couple of them directly to customers but had to close it to make room you won’t find those in his Wheatley started the business in sewing machines, stuck them in his showrooms, he is able for the new interstate 74 bridge. showrooms. 1989, and, in addition to selling in his garage in Moline and to explain every layer of the he has maintained a showroom now he’s also taking issue with mattresses and box springs for started the business. mattress and why each is at 1211 16th ave., Moline, for the latest no-flip, or one-sided, home use, he supplies hospitals as he bought the workshop on important. nearly three decades, and, as the mattresses when for nearly 30 years well as semi-tractors with bedding. 4th avenue from the salvation “With other companies you historic photographs splashed in business he has made two-sided Wheatley, who grew up in army, which had used the space might deal with someone who across the walls reveal, he prides mattresses that are meant to be Moline, left high school at age as a thrift store. it originally is so far away,” he said. “there’s himself on doing things the old- flipped and rotated with use. 17 to take his first job at a local was a grocery store in the a middle man between you “Why cheapen up and why mattress factory. he was in his fashioned way. 1950s. and the maker of the mattress. “i found that replicating a try to go to a no-flip bed?” he mid-20s when he started l&W the building now houses a We’re no middle men.” bed made in the 80’s and even asked. “they’ll say that with this Bedding with a business partner. giant multi-needle quilting Customers can call him into the 70’s, i was keeping the new modern technology, these Wheatley is the “W” in the machine with which Wheatley authenticity of craftsmanship new no-flip beds last as long asa company’s name. the “l” in can make up to 20 mattresses directly without going through when building my mattresses. flippable one. i mean, does that the name was a partner who a day. an 800 number. they were more comfortable, make sense to anyone? Wearing dropped out a few weeks after the his showrooms offer 18 “the way we’re doing things in more durable and lasting longer, one spot on one side instead of company began, but Wheatley different types of mattresses, here is the way it used to be done,” as most handcrafted furniture flipping, rotating and wearing had already paid the $100 to varying in degrees of firmness he said. “things hold up and last. does.” he said. “so instead of a mattress evenly? it doesn’t register the “l&W” business with and support. all of his mattresses that’s the old-fashioned way.” Stop by today and let them prove themselves. UNMATCHED Knowledge, Quality, and Service 3357 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf | 563-459-0101 | Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-4 1211 16th Ave., Moline | 309-762-6019 | Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 lwbeddingqca.com

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MEG MCLAUGHLIN / [email protected] Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House nurse Matt Lentz, of Davenport, poses for a portrait Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in the chapel. Mr. Lentz is standing near quilts that are given to patients.

“I feel fortunate to be a part of this hospice house. It’s a ‘One day at a really great team. From medical director Ann to the nurse time’ is hospice practitioner, everyone plays an important role. The nursing assistants don’t get enough credit, from cooking, to cleaning nurse’s advice and helping with patient care. It really is a team effort and a great group of people on my shift.” NICOLE LAUER [email protected] MATT LENTZ ETTENDORF — Nurse Matt Lentz had five patients Bon a recent snowy Thursday evening, but his true caseload was at least threefold. always easy, but because the patient is his focus he is will- An LPN at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Mr. Lentz ing to be perceived as rude in order to rectify the situation works to make the last days, weeks or months of his hos- Matt Lentz if necessary. pice patients’ lives better, and the lives of their family Mr. Lentz said his patients on average stay five days or members better as well. Hometown: Davenport. less before passing. In rare cases they may be at the house Mr. Lentz’s 32-hours per week on second shift at the hos- Job: LPN at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. for more than a year and he said even a six-month stay is pice facility are spent managing patient pain and tending considered a long time. to their other nursing-related needs. He also spends a great What I love about my job: “I feel fortunate to be a part of Mr. Lentz said he has been in healthcare a long time and deal of time educating families through the final chapter this hospice house. It’s a really great team. ... It really is a he has dealt with loss from an early age. team effort and a great group of people on my shift.” with their loved one. “It doesn’t affect me,” he said, acknowledging one recent The hospice house, part of the Genesis Health System, instance when a particular patient loss did choke him up offers 16 private patient rooms for individuals who want are not quite ready to accept a loved one will soon pass. for some reason. When that patient passed, Mr. Lentz said to spend their remaining days in care at the facility rather They are not the only ones to feel the weight of what goes he knew it was back to the “one day at a time” mentality. than in their own homes. In total, Genesis Hospice Care on at the facility. Patient numbers vary quite a bit, Mr. Lentz said. A few serves 150 or more in an 11-county region, according to “I get overwhelmed like anyone,” Mr. Lentz said. “We’ve months ago, he said, they had five patients at the hospice volunteer coordinator Lori Bruning. got a lot of family dynamics. I do just try to put everything house. In early February, the house had 15, just one bed The hospice house opened in November 2006, the first I have into a patient’s needs.” shy of being at full capacity. In rare cases the house has hospice house in the Quad-Cities and Eastern Iowa. It con- When it gets to be too much, Mr. Lentz said he does his even had a waiting list. tinues today to be a warm respite for patients and families best to keep it from patients and family members. Instead, “When we’re busy I do whatever it takes — be that mak- alike. he said, he relies on his team of staff at the house. He ing a grilled cheese sandwich or a chocolate shake,” he Ms. Bruning said the house’s oldest patient is 106 and commended the work of the house’s medical director, Dr. said. the youngest just 4 days old. The house does not see many Ann O’Donnell, and his fellow staff members. In addition to comfort foods, the house is packed with pediatric patients. “I feel fortunate to be a part of this hospice house,” he other measures to ease this phase of life. The house’s She said she and other staff members often think indi- said. “It’s a really great team. From medical director Ann chapel room has beautiful stained glass windows and other viduals come to the house much too late, sometimes just to the nurse practitioner, everyone plays an important role. large windows overlooking the pond where, in the summer, spending a matter of hours at the facility. She said they “The nursing assistants don’t get enough credit, from a fountain provides a calming and beloved sound. hear over and over from families, “We should’ve done this cooking, to cleaning and helping with patient care,” he Each patient room on that wing of the building opens up sooner.” said. “It really is a team effort and a great group of people to a large porch overlooking the water. In warmer months, Regardless how long an individual spends at the house, on my shift.” families may spend the whole day out there with their Mr. Lentz is there with an aim of doing anything it takes The cohesiveness of the team can really make an impact, loved one enjoying the peaceful scene. to ease their time. Previously employed at Mayo Clinic he said, both in ensuring the needs of patients are being Displayed around the chapel room are beautiful hand- in Rochester, Minn., he moved to the Quad Cities in Sep- met and ensuring staff members are getting the breaks made “journey quilts” that family members are invited to tember 2016 with his wife, Monique Most, who works in and other support they need. use to cover their loved one when the funeral home comes administration for Genesis. Working second shift is a little more quiet than day shift, for the burial. The quilt is then returned to the home after He became a nurse in 2009 and said he hopes to complete he said, in that there may be fewer staff and administrators the service for another to use. his RN degree through an online program of Excelsior in the building. However, activity in the evenings can be Just down the hall, a conference room is available where College, Albany, N.Y., by the summer of 2019. increased due to heavy visitor traffic. youth and adult volunteers sometimes gather to knit and Mr. Lentz said he has been involved in healthcare since Patients’ loved ones are welcome at the house at all hours crochet prayer shawls to gift to patients of the home. Ms. he was 16. He is a third generation nurse, following in the and sometimes there can be quite a crowd. He said some Bruning said the shawls enfold the dying patient, wrapping footsteps of his mother and grandmother. families do not leave, preferring to sleep on the pull-out them like a hug. He offers advice to those he serves. couches in the spacious patient rooms and showering at After their passing, she said, patients are often buried “The short answer is, one day at a time,” he said. “That’s the facility. with them or the shawls become treasured keepsakes of what I like to tell family and patients: Just get through “Sometimes this place is roaring at night,” he said. “We surviving family members. today. Worry about everything else tomorrow. try to keep this a peaceful and calm environment.” Dying is a natural part of life, Ms. Bruning said, and the “I like to tell that to family members and you see the Because patient care and comfort is paramount, he said, volunteers who spend their time at the house lean in to a tension fall off their shoulders.” throngs of visitors who may be increasing the noise level situation when many other people step away. Mr. Lentz said family members often are overwhelmed, may be asked to move to one of the facility’s family rooms “They are willing to step into your life and get to know particularly in the event of a sudden illness when they to hang out. He said keeping the commotion down is not you and get to like you and to lose you,” she said.

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Johnston helps Augustana College tell its story

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OCK ISLAND — Since she graduated, Ashleigh R Johnston, 31, has been trying different aspects of her profession, looking for the right fit. She thinks she may have found it as Augustana College’s director of public relations and social media. She started at a public relations agency in Chicago and learned the ropes. When she saw there was an opening for an internal public relations person at Aldi, she took it and developed her skills further in a corporate setting. A desire to find a job in the Quad-Cities led her to pursue an opening at Augustana. “It was like reading my own resume,” she said. For the past six months, she has told the stories of the small private college and its 2,500 students who she de- scribed as motivated and bright. “We have a really impressive student body here,” she said. To convey these stories internally, Augustana has a newsletter and uses social media — mostly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Social media and the area’s news outlets are where she goes when she needs those stories to travel off campus. Another big role Ms. Johnston plays is helping with emergency planning and the training related to it. Augustana practices with local police departments and other authorities to be ready for disasters, both human and TODD MIZENER / [email protected] natural. During such an event, she would be the campus Ashleigh Johnston, Augustana College’s director of public relations and social media, poses for a photo in the college’s contact for news outlets. Ascension Chapel Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Rock Island. Ms. Johnston’s office is just down the hallway from the chapel in Her role would include coordinating with law enforce- Founders Hall. ment and public information staff on the release of details on the emergency and the response to it. learned from that. The college has one major training event annually — Ms. Johnston said she likes the Augustana job because it a few years ago it was an active shooter exercise — and Ashleigh Johnston plays to what she considers her strengths: reading, writing smaller ones throughout the year, Ms. Johnston said. and research. She also enjoys the variety of her daily work, Ms. Johnston said her public relations career began at Hometown: Port Byron. finding and telling Augustana stories. the end of college. She attended North Central College in Occupation: Director of public relations and social media, “You never know what that could entail,” she said. Naperville where she received a bachelor of arts in orga- Augustana College. Her challenges include keeping the creativity flowing nizational communication. while writing. Sometimes it just dries up, she said, and What I love about my job: Each day is different, and it “I was newly graduated but wasn’t sure what to do,” she has to find a way to tap it again or try something else. plays to my strengths. she said. Another challenge is her tendency to stay focused on the Academic advising at North Central suggested she con- job — searching for content or ideas — even when she’s sider public relations or performing that work in higher at the agency, she said. The work was exciting and she liked not at the office. education — a conversation Ms. Johnston said she thought getting to know things before everyone else. “I am always, constantly checking my phone,” she said. about after getting the Augustana job. But while she worked with clients’ public relations teams, She said her biggest success has been establishing re- The first job — the one in Chicago — started as an intern- she actually was not part of them, she said. Ms. Johnston lationships with news outlets. As time passes, she hopes ship but turned into a job, Ms. Johnston said. She worked said she realized she wanted that inclusion. So when the to work on other regions, increasing awareness of and with clients in a variety of ways, including helping with Aldi internal position became a available, she pursued it. encouraging enrollment at Augustana. In particular, she events such as ribbon cuttings, media relations and social Aldi prides itself on being able to organize and develop would like to expand Augustana’s reach in the Chicago media presence. procedures that allow a job to be carried out even when area. There was a lot of critical thinking and problem solving the person who normally does it is not there, she said. She “We want students to be here,” she said. A Helpful Resource Guide In Your Time Of Need

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A push to get older adults in better

DREAMSTIME shape for surgery (TNS)

JUDITH GRAHAM ported that older adults who went to each patient, she often rec- take action before surgery instead surgery and geriatrics at Yale Uni- Kaiser Health News (TNS) through the POSH program be- ommends: Start walking 20 of sitting around and worrying versity School of Medicine. fore major abdominal operations minutes a day, five days a week; is the program’s “magic sauce,” The Patient Preferences Project urgery can be hard on spent less time in the hospital do core-strengthening exercises said Dr. Michael Englesbe, a pro- at University of Wisconsin School older adults, resulting (four days versus six days for a three times a week; practice deep fessor of surgery at Michigan of Medicine and Public Health in serious complications control group), were less likely breathing three to four times a Medicine who is involved with has developed and is testing a list Sand death far more often to return to the hospital in the day; stop taking medications that the program. of useful questions for older pa- than in younger patients. next 30 days (7.8 percent vs. 18.3 can interact poorly with anesthe- Difficulties with billing Medi- tients. Even if your local hospital But many seniors aren’t ade- percent), and were more likely sia, such as antihistamines and care for preoperative consul- doesn’t have a program like those quately prepared for the risks to return home without the need benzodiazepines; eat 30 grams of tations and restructuring how at Duke, Michigan Medicine or they might face. for home health care (62.3 percent protein three times a day; drink physicians practice are the big- UCSF, you can ask your surgeon Innovative hospitals such as vs. 51.1 percent). They also had lots of fluids starting three days gest challenges to implementing to address these questions: Duke University Medical Center, slightly fewer complications. before surgery (your urine should this kind of model widely. Still, Should I have surgery? What the University of California-San POSH is an interdisciplinary be light yellow to clear); and make “a lot of vendors are developing are my options? What is likely Francisco Medical Center and model of care, bringing together sure you have someone to sit with education and activity-tracking to happen if I do have surgery? Michigan Medicine are work- surgeons, geriatricians, anes- you in the hospital and be with programs around surgery, and I If I don’t have surgery? In your ing to change that. In the week thesiologists and social workers you when you return home. expect these kinds of programs opinion, will surgery make me leading up to surgery, they pre- while actively engaging older Ralph “Benny” Suggs, 70, went will become part of the standard feel better? In your opinion, will scribe exercise to seniors, make patients and their families. Se- through the POSH program last of care in the not-too-distant fu- surgery help me live longer? If so, sure they’re eating healthy foods niors referred by surgeons attend summer, before surgery to repair ture,” Englesbe suggested. how much longer? and try to minimize anxiety and one- to two-hour appointments at a large hernia. “I hadn’t had any At UCSF’s Surgery Wellness What should I expect if every- stress, among other initiatives. Duke’s Geriatric Evaluation and major surgery, ever,” said this program for older adults, patients thing goes well? What will my Research suggests these inter- Treatment Clinic, where they retired Navy rear admiral, who’s are seen by a geriatrician, nutri- daily life look like after surgery? ventions can enhance seniors’ receive a comprehensive geriat- now associate vice chancellor tionist, physical therapist, occu- (Right after, three months later, readiness for surgery and poten- ric assessment focused on their for alumni relations at North pational therapist and a health one year later?) Will I have any tially lead to improved outcomes. functioning (what they can do, Carolina State University. “They coach. Consultations last about tubes or drains put in during or “Changing how we approach with what degree of difficulty), went to great lengths to brief me 90 minutes and result in concrete after surgery and will I need them older patients is really an imper- mobility, cognition, medications, on every little thing — not only suggestions for seniors and their at home? In your opinion, how ative,” said Dr. Emily Finlayson, nutrition, existing medical condi- the medical procedure itself, but families as well as referrals, if will this surgery affect my other director of the Center for Surgery tions and support at home from what I could expect physically needed, to specialists who can health problems (such as diabetes in Older Adults at UCSF. family or other caregivers, among and emotionally afterwards. That undertake more extensive eval- or high blood pressure)? In that vein, next year the other factors. really gives you a sense of con- uations. After I leave the hospital, what American College of Surgeons Making sure that older patients fidence that things are going to Hoping to expand the reach of type of care do you think I will (ACS) plans to launch a national understand what surgery might go well.” UCSF’s approach, Finlayson and need? What happens if things go effort to improve surgical care mean for them — the potential At Michigan Medicine, an ac- colleagues are developing a web- wrong after surgery? Can you de- for seniors, after defining a broad benefits as well as harms — is a ademic health center operated site and digital app, Prehab Pal, scribe serious complications and array of standards that hospitals primary objective. “We ask ‘What by the University of Michigan, a that will walk older adults and explain what those might mean should meet. The goal is to pro- do you really want to do in the similarly intentioned but pared- their caregivers through surgery for me? If I’m too sick to speak for mote and recognize “centers of future?’ and then spend a good down program focuses on four prep. Created with input from se- myself, how can I make sure you excellence in geriatric surgery” amount of time explaining if sur- objectives before surgery: walk- niors, it will have large-text fonts know my wishes? If I decide to across the U.S., said Dr. Ronnie gery will actually help a patient ing more, getting lungs ready and easy-to-use design features. appoint someone to make medical Rosenthal, chair of ACS’ geriat- meet that goal,” said Dr. Sandhya through breathing exercises, “We’re putting the final touches decisions for me, what do I need ric surgery task force. Lagoo-Deenadayalan, an associ- eating well and relaxing (spend- on the first product and will pilot to do to make those arrangements New evidence from Duke’s ate professor of surgery at Duke, ing time with friends and family, in March,” Finlayson said. official? POSH (Perioperative Optimiza- who helped launch POSH in 2011. getting enough sleep, minimizing For patients, knowing how to tion of Senior Health) program “When patients leave our stress). Participants get daily text ask the right questions before sur- Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a demonstrates the value of prep- clinic, they have a very detailed reminders and can log their prog- gery and appointing a surrogate national health policy news service. ping at-risk seniors for surgery, to-do list,” said Dr. Shelley Mc- ress through a patient portal in to act on your behalf during and It is an editorially independent pro- a strategy endorsed by the newly Donald, an assistant professor of the hospital’s electronic health immediately after surgery is crit- gram of the Henry J. Kaiser Family published standards. geriatrics who helps run POSH. record. ically important, noted Rosenthal Foundation which is not affi liated In January, researchers re- Although the plan is tailored Empowering older patients to of ACS, who is also a professor of with Kaiser Permanente.

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GARY KRAMBECK photos / [email protected] Breanne Anderson, fitness program director at Two Rivers YMCA, stands in the group fitness room. ‘Fitness is my passion’

Two Rivers YMCA fitness program director loves her job

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OAL VALLEY — Years ago, Breanne Anderson went Cto preschool and took swimming lessons at the Two Rivers YMCA. Now, she’s its fitness program director. The 35-year-old Coal Valley woman — originally from Moline — started teaching at the Y about five years ago after a friend said the facility was in need of swimming instructors. “(I) just kind of walked into it,” she said, adding that she assumed she’d teach a class or two a week. “It just kind of spiraled from there.” After about a year, she was offered the aquatics supervisor position. A year after that, she became the group exercise coordinator and, about a year after that, she began to head personal training and team (small-group) training, too, changing her title to fitness program director. She also took over the same duties for the Bass Street YMCA location — formerly known as the Sylvan Boathouse in Moline — when it opened in January. “I kind of just fell into the position based on my life cir- cumstances at the time, and it all just kind of unfolded one after another,” she said. Ms. Anderson has a master’s degree in criminal justice Breanne Anderson, fitness program director at Two Rivers YMCA, working out in the group fitness room. with a specialization in criminal behavior and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She said she has always enjoyed run- “Something can seem so hard — like how am I going to ning and being active. make it through? How am I going to finish this workout?” She lived in California for a while before life brought her Breanne Anderson she said. “And then, when you actually do it, it’s like, ‘Yeah back to the Quad-Cities to be closer to her family. — I did that! I got this!’ It just gives you that confidence Hometown: Moline, now living in Coal Valley. “I couldn’t be more blessed, more happy,” she said. “Fit- boost in yourself.” ness is my passion; it’s what I love to do. I love to bring it into Job: Fitness program director, Two Rivers YMCA, Moline. She said she enjoys group exercise classes because they other people’s lives, let people know no matter where they What I love about my job: “Fitness is my passion; it’s what lend her the chance to bring everything she enjoys about are in their fitness journey, we have something for them.” I love to do. I love to bring it into other people’s lives, (and) fitness “into someone else’s life. Ms. Anderson said her hours at the Y are a little unpre- let people know no matter where they are in their fitness “Being able to do the workout with them and say I don’t dictable. Typically, she works Monday through Friday with journey, we have something for them.” care where you’re at; I don’t care if you’re doing the push- a couple of late days and weekends sprinkled in. “It kind of ups on your knees. You’re moving — you’re here, which is just varies based on what the need is.” one step farther than the person who didn’t walk into the Ms. Anderson said she also tries to drop in, at random, to those programs and those different, unique things to our gym today.” check on classes, members and instructors to see if there members I think is really cool.” When not at work, she enjoys time with her husband, is anything she can do to help. Ms. Anderson said there’s no typical day for her at the Matt, and the kids. “A lot of what I do is kind of the behind-the-scenes of Y, which is one of the many things she loves about her job. “We like to be outside,” she said, adding that the family group ex., team training,” she said. “I’m very hands-on; I For instance, one recent afternoon her kids — Brynn, 8, and likes to hike and camp. She said her son likes doing Body- like to make sure that my staff feels supported because they Bennet, 6 — wanted to play in the kids’ gym at the Y so she Combat with her, and her daughter loves BodyFlow. are the front lines. They are our member satisfaction, and thought that would land her about 30 to 45 minutes to get a “Being outside, being active, doing different things with that’s really big for us at the Y.” workout in on a stationary bike. the kids is kind of where we are whenever I’m not at work,” Ms. Anderson has many duties at the Y. She makes sure “All of a sudden, I get a call and one of my instructors she said. all classes are staffed, members are satisfied and the classes had a family emergency,” she said. It was 18 minutes before Spending time at the Y also has helped her family gain members want are offered at the most convenient times. She the class was scheduled to begin, and no one could fill in. friendships. Her kids play in the kids’ gym, she said, and she teaches classes, including BodyPump and BodyCombat, her Members were already there and ready to begin. makes friends with other moms who work out at the Y. She favorite, and will return to teaching once she has recovered “Our yoga members like yoga, and our (BodyFlow) mem- said she started going to the Y with just one other friend and from a Dek Hockey knee injury. bers like Flow,” a mix of Pilates, yoga and tai chi. She told now their little group has grown to about eight to 10 moms. She helps instructors come up with unique exercises, per- the group she was certified to teach BodyFlow. “I have Flow “My work is very integrated into my everyday life, and sonal trainers find the client base that is right for them, and music, and I know, like, five yoga poses. ‘So if you guys are it kind of overlaps. But I really wouldn’t have it any other puts out any fires, so to speak, she said. OK being patient with me, I will gladly lead you through a way,” she said. She works on the budget — “the nuts and bolts that really yoga-ish class.’” She also is very happy to be doing what she’s doing in hold it together so we can come back next year and we can The members were smiling, laughing and “appreciative the Quad-Cities. do all the fun stuff,” she said. She oversees the wellness to have a class,” she said. “I grew up here, and I love it here, and I think that the department and more. “That’s kind of like a typical day at the Y,” she said. “You people in the Quad-Cities are amazing,” she said. “It’s just a really cool atmosphere,” she said. “I think a lot never know what’s going to pop up, but we all work together. “The organizations we have here in the Quad-Cities are of people don’t necessarily love where they work. We make each other stronger, and we get through it — mem- amazing, and it’s something that you just don’t find a lot “They like their jobs, they’re OK with their jobs, but it’s bers and staff alike.” of other places. Having lived in California and Virginia, more of like a means to an end,” she said. “And I genuinely Ms. Anderson said she loves the “natural endorphin and I have family in Georgia and kind of all over the place, can say I love what I do here at the Y, and being able to bring rush” that exercising brings. I always find that the Quad-Cities has always been home.”

“I genuinely can say I love what I do here at the Y, and being able to bring those programs and those different, unique things to our members I think is really cool.”

BREANNE ANDERSON

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“It’s kind of nice being outside. You are kind of in charge and on your own, making sure people get to where they need to be safely.”

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OAL VALLEY — MetroLINK bus driver Mike Motley Csits perched in the elevated seat behind the wheel of his 40-foot bus with a kind but commanding presence. Whether maneuvering the large steering wheel and the sizable bus it steers through the streets of the Illinois Quad-Cities or opening the doors for a customer, Mr. Mot- ley is clearly at ease but in command. He will get down from his perch at the front driver’s seat and hook up a wheelchair in secure fashion quickly GARY KRAMBECK / [email protected] but effectively, giving the impression it’s no trouble at all. MetroLink bus driver Michael Motley of Coal Valley has been driving Metro buses for 14-years. 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Brandner loves sports writing, but life turned him to paramedics Submitted Ryan Brandner, of Rock Island, says the city of Rock Island receives an average of 19 calls per day between its four fire stations. MARC NESSELER [email protected] Days start at 7 a.m., with duties including checking the trucks and cleaning the stations. There is training, public OCK ISLAND — Back when he was a student at Hall Ryan Brandner education and inspections, along with the calls that come High School, Ryan Brandner had an occupational in between all of that. R Hometown: Rock Island. dream of becoming a sports writer. “Then I get 48 hours of sanity back,” Mr. Brandner “I was a sophomore and I got to job shadow a writer for Job: Firefighter/paramedic. laughed about the end of a day’s shift. the Bureau County Republican for a day, and I just fell in Brandner says he is asked often about the toughest part love with it,” said Mr. Brandner, who graduated in 1995 What I love about my job: “I get to work with a great of his firefighter/paramedic job. from Hall in Spring Valley. “I said then that that was what bunch of guys who are all committed to helping people.” “It’s that you don’t know what to expect,” he said of what I wanted to do for a living. comes out of those calls. “I covered golf and basketball,” he said. “But when I “It is mostly on the paramedic side. I would say it is “For me, the pediatric calls, those are the toughest,” got a little older, in college, I realized that it wasn’t going about 85 percent, in the fire department,” Mr. Brandner he said. “Physically, mentally and emotionally, those are to suffice for my goals and dreams of fame and fortune.” said. “That is what the business as evolved into.” unique challenges for the caregiver. You just don’t know Oddly enough, it was a job that he did for nothing that In his schedule of one day on and two days off of work, what to expect. led to his job for the past 20 years. Mr. Brandner says there is one word that is not allowed “The calls that are not the norm, that is what can be a “I was a volunteer for the fire department in my home- within the quarter: “quiet.” bit more stressful.” town of Ladd, and for the ambulance in Spring Valley,” “We have a pretty superstitious department,” he said, Yet, there are way more positives to his job, he adds. he said. “My first full-time job was with the ambulance in “and usually when that word is spoken — someone saying “I get to work with a great bunch of people all committed 1998. I went from an EMT basic to intermediate at the time, it has been a pretty quiet day — it usually comes back to to helping people with what is, to them, the worst experi- covering an area that was 100 square miles.” bite us.” ence they have gone through,” the 41-year-old firefighter/ He received his associate’s degree from Illinois Valley Just given average numbers, it hardly seems quiet comes paramedic said. Community College in Oglesby. into play. Oh, he still loves sports, and he knows he has some His job now, in Rock Island, is that of a firefighter and “We get an average of 19 calls per day between the four sports-writing talent. But the path his career took turned paramedic. He will tell you that most of that job deals with stations” in Rock Island, Mr. Brandner said. “In January, out to be his calling, and certainly one that lead to more the latter. that was up to 22 or 23.” fortune, if not fame.

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“When I can help like that, it is a humbling feeling of how lucky I am to have my job. This business is in my blood; I love it.”

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sacrifice to take time away from his family — volleyball Well-rounded takes about five hours a week during the off-season and 20 to 30 hours a week in season — it allows his children to see hard-working, successful kids achieve goals. And if all this isn’t enough to keep him busy, Mr. Ducey banker also also makes use of his vocal skills. As a broke college student, he recorded a Christmas album to give as a Christmas gift to his family, and he coaches, sings ended up recording three more. He stopped because “you can only sing so many Christmas songs!” he says. CHRISTINE HICKS When his family joined Heritage Church in 2003, the [email protected] music inspired him and opened his faith in ways he had never felt before, he says. In 2006, a homily on how bless- ike Ducey is a man of many talents. ings (talents) from God were meant to be shared, even if M A lifelong Moline resident, he is Moline High doing so is uncomfortable, gave him the impetus to join School’s head volleyball coach and a talented SUBMITTED the worship team at Heritage. singer, and he has worked as a mortgage lender for 19 Mike Ducey is Moline High School head volleyball coach, a Through his involvement, he says, he has “met so many years. He’s currently employed at SENB Bank (formerly talented singer, and a mortgage lender currently working at amazing people and learned so much as a follower of Southeast National Bank). SENB Bank (formerly Southeast National Bank). Christ and about the power of worship.” It also led him He’s also a devoted family man. He and his wife, Ste- to record a video as part of Heritage Church’s 50th anni- fanie, a fourth-grade teacher at Hayes Elementary School versary celebration. in Davenport, have four children: Collin, 13, Nolan, 10, This well-rounded man seems to have it all — family, Kathryn, 5, and Mason, 3. Mike Ducey career, talent — but he remains humble and grateful. This Moline High School graduate participated in bas- ketball before switching to choir at MHS, and then went Hometown: Moline. on to Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, on a vocal Job: Assistant vice president/mortgage loan officer, SENB music scholarship. He majored in biology, intending to Bank. enter a medical field of some kind. Mr. Ducey also chose Graceland in order to play vol- What I love about my job: “I love that my job allows me to leyball. He says Graceland is one of the oldest schools connect with different clients each day. I believe that home You and Your offering men’s volleyball. The school won the National ownership is the foundation of a community.” Intramural Recreational Sports Association national championship in 1998 and came in second in 1999. solidation that will allow them to be more successful in It was while he was playing volleyball at Graceland that retirement. “When I can help like that it is a humbling Health! the coaching bug bit him. Volleyball also led him to his feeling of how lucky I am to have my job,” he says. “This Ten simple ways to squeeze in some exercise future wife, who played on the first team he coached as business is in my blood; I love it.” Looking to get more exercise but can’t seem to find the time? Take advantage of a student, although he didn’t start dating her until after His humility and positive influence don’t end at the every spare moment to get moving. 1. Do a few squats while you wash your hands the season ended. bank’s door. 2. Dance while you clean up your house When Mr. Ducey returned to the Quad-Cities, Tim Al- In addition to coaching at MHS, he coaches volleyball 3. Do some strength exercises (such as sit-ups) during TV commercial breaks. brecht gave him a shot at coaching in the MHS program for Platform Elite, a local volleyball organization. He 4. Stand on the tips of your toes while doing the dishes to work your calf muscles 5. Flex your arms while carrying groceries through club volleyball, and it was there he met Kathy and his family were at Prospect Park in Moline when he 6. Take the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator McCaulley, a local lender who saw in him the qualities happened upon a teenager he thought would be an asset 7. Park far away from building entrances needed to be successful in finance. to his team. After striking up a conversation with her, 8. Walk or ride your bike to work or. Now he says he is exactly where he wants to be. 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GARY KRAMBECK photos / [email protected] Cake decorator, Tammy Nissen at Olde Towne Bakery in Moline. Cake decorator brings color to special occasions

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OLINE — It is a Thursday morning in January, Mand cake decorator Tammy Nissen is putting the finishing touches on a child’s birthday cake in a back room at Olde Towne Bakery in Moline. The cake, meant to resemble an artist’s palette, is com- ing to life as Ms. Nissen expertly swirls blue, green, pur- ple, yellow, orange and red globs of “paint” onto a beige, frosted board. She outlines the edges of the cake in alter- nating colors of orange, purple and pink scallops. All that is left to complete the masterpiece is a “Happy Birthday” and the child’s name. Ms. Nissen works effortlessly and quickly, bantering with the other decorators. One employee uses a special spray gun to create a camouflage effect on a cake, while another is frosting a two-layer chocolate sheet cake for a wedding. Bags of colored frosting cover the stainless steel count- ers, and dishes holding decorator tips are within reach. Six five-gallon buckets filled with buttercream and whipped Ms. Nissen decorates an average of 20 cakes per day, icing are stacked next to Ms. Nissen’s work area. beginning at 7 a.m. Together, the team of nine decorators Metal racks line one side of the wall, holding dozens Tammy Nissen complete around 70 to 80 cakes per day, and more than of cakes with base icing on them. Called a crumb coat, 200 per week. the first layer of frosting allows the cake to be evenly and Hometown: Moline. Six full-time bakers mix up the frosting from scratch. smoothly decorated. Works for: Cake decorator at Olde Towne Bakery in Mo- The bakery goes through 20 five-gallon buckets of frosting The cakes are already baked, pre-cut, base iced and line. every day. ready to decorate when Ms. Nissen arrives each morn- “At the end of the day there are stacks of empty buck- What I love about my job: “The best part about this job is ing. Each cake has a ticket underneath it, with detailed ets,” Ms. VanHoe said, adding how much she appreciates being able to be creative.” instructions of it should be designed. the skill and talent Ms. Nissen brings to the bakery. At the front of the room, bakery owner Christine Van- “Tammy is great; she is so incredibly talented and ded- Hoe is piping red icing onto sugar cookies lined up on long are the ears and horn because they’re made of white icated to the job,” Ms. VanHoe said. “I’m glad we have her. a cookie sheet. Shelves above her hold endless rows of chocolate,” she said. “Those cakes are kind of heavy, so She brings true artistry to the cake. She was born with colored sugar sprinkles, pearlized sugar balls and candies. you have to be careful not to overdo it with your frosting. artistic skill; she’s incredible.” Ms. VanHoe co-owns the business with her husband, “I may have gotten a little heavy-handed with the ro- Ms. Nissen doesn’t frost cookies, but does decorate “lots Andy, and their daughter, Kelsey Allison. settes” on the discarded cake, she said. and lots of cupcakes,” she said. Ms. Nissen, 55, has worked as a decorator at Olde Towne Artistic by nature, Ms. Nissen spends her free time “Flowers and balloons are the most common,” she said. Bakery for seven years. She specializes in hand-drawn painting and drawing, working mostly with acrylics and “For the more complicated stuff, it can take me a couple of designs, 3D-shaped cakes and cakes that resemble food. oil paints. hours for some of the shaped or more detailed cakes. The “Some want their cakes filled with mousses, raspberry, “When I’m not here, I’m painting,” she said. “I have so tiered cakes can take an hour to two hours to decorate.” or strawberry,” Ms. Nissen said. “Throughout the day, we many paintings in my house. That’s what I do for stress Ms. Nissen said her most complicated cake was shaped just keep going until we get them all done. We like to do relief. like a semi tractor trailer. A photo of it can be found in the fun cakes that you have to build up and make shapes. “I love art — anything creative,” she said. “I’ve been the compilation of “best cakes” in the digital collection “I like to have fun,” she said. “The best part about this doing this pretty much my whole life.” for customers to look through in the bakery. job is being able to be creative. And Chris lets us. She’s Ms. Nissen — a Moline native, graduate and resident TV shows such as “Cake Boss” and “Ace of Cakes” have happy if we add more to them. — has been married to her husband, Terry, for 34 years. increased customers’ design expectations, she said. “She’ll let us know if it needs to be more exciting,” Ms. The couple has two adult sons, Cody and Nick, and two “The difference here is we don’t work with fondant; we Nissen said. grandsons. work with icing,” she said. “The only time we work with “I don’t like plain cakes,” Ms. VanHoe interjected. Completely self-taught, Ms. Nissen said she has no for- fondant is when they need a finishing touch, like a covered “Sometimes I’ll go like this,” she said, making the mo- mal training in cake decoration. apple. It’s more common with wedding cakes.” tion of smashing a cake. “If I don’t like it, I’ll put my “We teach and help each other,” she said. “You learn Some of her favorite creations include a dream catcher hand through it.” from everyone; it’s more fun that way. If you don’t have cake she designed with frosted feathers, and a 3D pig- “Nobody likes to come in to a hand print, because then fun when you’re working, it wouldn’t be worth going in.” shaped cake. Ms. Nissen said the bakery frequently re- we know we have to do it over,” Ms. Nissen said as the This is her second time working for Olde Towne Bakery. ceives requests for specialty shaped cakes. other decorators nodded their heads and laughed. Ms. She worked there for about three years in the early ‘80s “We use sheet cakes and round cakes and build the VanHoe joined in the laughter. under different ownership. She moved onto Eagle Country shape until we get what we want,” she said. “I like mak- This morning, Ms. Nissen arrived to find one of her Market where she worked for 17 years before the grocery ing food (shaped) cakes — anything that looks like a ham- specialty unicorn birthday cakes smashed. store chain closed. burger or spaghetti. We have a round (frosting) tip and “I didn’t like the way it was sliding to one side,” Ms. “I wanted to work in the bakery, but I started out being we can make the noodles and spray (paint) the sauce on. VanHoe said. the sample girl,” she said. “They told me the first one to It’s really simple.” “I redid it this morning,” Ms. Nissen said, unfazed. make a (frosting) rose could be the decorator, and I just Ms. Nissen said being a decorator is a rewarding job The new cake is beautiful — a rainbow of pastel colored did it. From there on, it just clicked. I loved it.” that serves as a creative outlet for her. frosting topping and cascading down one side to resemble She also worked at Hy-Vee for a while, but with decora- “I feel like I’m doing art when I’m at work,” she said. “I a unicorn’s mane. White chocolate ears and a horn, frosted tors working mostly in open areas she said she found the try to create things the way people want them. If they like in gold, sit atop the cake, which is finished with simple layout distracting. She also was ready to move on from what they get, that’s all I care about. When you do hear golden eyelashes. the limitations of grocery store stock designs. back from somebody, it makes you feel good. It is a work of art. “I like being in the back where I can concentrate,” she “I’ve been doing this for so many years that I would “The unicorn cakes are so popular right now,” Ms. Nis- said. “I wanted to be more creative. And it’s hard when really miss it if I didn’t have it,” she said. “I love it when sen said. “We probably get five or six of them a week. you’re waiting on customers and also answering the people appreciate how hard it can be – when something “It doesn’t take that long to decorate, but what takes phones.” seems impossible. I really love it.”

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Vondracek progresses through GARY KRAMBECK / [email protected] Jennifer Vondracek, new Community Resilience Program manager at the Child Abuse Council. traumatic fields left unaddressed, it can result in long-term health problems, addictions and a general inability to thrive in adulthood. LEON LAGERSTAM Jennifer Vondracek In 2013, the council and Family Resources combined [email protected] grant resources to create an Eastern Iowa-Western Illinois Hometown: LeClaire, formerly Milwaukee. Trauma Informed Care Consortium of more than 30 com- E CLAIRE — Free yoga lessons at lunch are not part Occupation: Community resilience program manager at munity partners to respond to the need of keeping children L of Jennifer Vondracek’s Child Abuse Council’s job as the Child Abuse Council, Moline. safe and support families to develop resiliency. a community resilience program manager. Ms. Vondracek’s background in curriculum develop- “Not yet,” Ms. Vondracek said. What I love about my job: “The potential impact of my job ment, advocacy and business development; her extensive Not that she believes yoga is the cure-all for symptoms is so important to me. This is a living body. It’s an excep- training in mindfulness, meditation, and therapeutic yoga; tional organization that is doing everything right. Every- ailing people, especially children. But it was a ton of expe- and her formal education in gender and women’s studies thing’s in order and is sustainable. And everyone’s friends rience in her resume of traumatic therapy training that in- made her perfect for the job, Mr. Mathews said. who make the heaviness of the work we do easier to avoid cluded such things as yoga and protocols related to a Justice any burnout.” “It’s important we stay trauma sensitive in this process Institute’s treatment for post-traumatic stress disorders, and continue this conversation for it to reach the critical and her endless passion for helping kids that “blew them masses of everyone needed to engage in this subject,” Ms. away,” executive director Mark Mathews said. childhood trauma. So I believe we have a social responsi- Vondracek said. Formerly of Milwaukee, Ms. Vandracek, 37, said she is a bility, especially when we have children who are at stake, “With all the evidence of collaboration going on here, big Green Bay Packers fan who has three daughters: Bella, to take care of them.” there is absolutely no reason that one person will ever get Celia and Olivia, eighth-, sixth- and second-graders. Adverse childhood experiences — ACEs — result in toxic burnt out by this,” she said. “Everyone knows what they’re “I have children, and I see how fast they are growing up stress that can harm a child’s brain, according to a Child doing and they’re doing it right.” by the second,” she said. “Statistics say one of four children Abuse media release. Toxic stress may prevent a child from And it may even add enough time for luncheon yoga in the last 90 days have reported experiencing a significant learning and enjoying a healthy life and relationships; if lessons.

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Banking’s loss became gain for law enforcement TODD MIZENER / [email protected] JOHN MARX East Moline Police Chief John W. Reynolds speaks during the police memorial in honor of East Moline Police Officer Richard [email protected] Morton on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Morton was killed in the line of duty on May 25, 1969.

AST MOLINE — John Reynolds remembers the call “Chief Gary Sutton, when I first joined joined the force, Eand the anxious moments to follow. brought us all together and asked us what we wanted out It was a Friday, and the young bank executive and John Reynolds of the job,” Chief Reynolds said. “When he got to me and former college baseball star was tucked away in his office asked abut my goals, I shared some unit goals and then a at Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Hometown: Moline. personal one. I told him I wanted to have his job some day. The phone rang and, on the other end, was the East Mo- Occupation: Chief of Police, East Moline. “Of course I never knew what we was going to happen, line Police Department. but it was a goal,” he said. “Now — two-plus years into “I had taken the (police) exam and had done a couple of Best thing about the job: “Being able to help someone in being chief — I’m still enjoying what I am doing.” ride-alongs with the Moline Police Department,’’ said East need and watching younger officers get ‘it.’” Chief Reynolds chuckles when asked if there is a typical Moline Police Chief Reynolds. “They (East Moline) called day in his world, pointing out he is not in a typical-day and said my name was next on the list.” “I went from second shift with Mondays and Tuesdays kind of field. Chief Reynolds asked if he could have until the follow- off to day shift with weekends off,’’ said Chief Reynolds, “I appreciate the person who says they are praying for ing Monday to make his decision. Something life-changing, an Alleman High School graduate who holds bachelor’s me, but I always make sure I ask them to pray for the guys he felt, was worth a weekend’s worth of examination. and master’s degree in law enforcement administration who are there every day,” Chief Reynolds said. You don’t chase too many bad guys as a loan officer. from Western Illinois University. He also is a graduate of “It’s tough to be out there and do everything the same “My wife, Jill, was my girlfriend at the time, and she gave the 236th Session of the FBI National Academy. way,” he said. “Each situation is different and you must me the pros and cons idea,’’ Chief Reynolds said. “We sat “And instead of dealing with those who were in trouble, I adapt to each one specifically. Our guys are great and do a down and listed all the pros and all cons of both jobs and was dealing with good kids, motivated kids, who had their tremendous job handling all that comes up.” what I wanted out of a career. sights set on something good,’’ he said. It’s nice, he added, to have a mayor who understands “I also wanted to make sure I had the chance to thank “Mind you, there was trouble and I dealt with it,” he said. the job he is charged with. East Moline’s Mayor Reggie (Blackhawk Bank & Trust CEO) Gerry (Huiskamp) for all “But the overall atmosphere at UT was great. It might have Freeman was the city’s chief of police before being elected he had done for me, if I decided to go after the career in been the most rewarding time of my career.’’ to his current post. law enforcement.’’ The job even allowed Chief Reynolds to coach baseball, “I am of the belief that Mayor Freeman just enjoys being Banking’s loss would be local law enforcement’s gain. a lifelong passion. my boss,” Chief Reynolds said. “He’s a tremendous boss Now, 24 years into his career, Chief Reynolds is as upbeat “Art DeGrande, one of life’s really great guys, was the and a great leader. He’s a friend and he is doing a great job.’’ about his decision as he was the day he was sworn in. head varsity coach,’’ said Chief Reynolds who had been The father to three bright and energetic daughters, Chief “I liked what I was doing, but I made the right choice,’’ a star pitcher at Alleman and WIU. “and he made me his Reynolds said there will come a day when he must decide Chief Reynolds said. “I’m fortunate in that I would have head sophomore coach. I never had so much fun. on his future. But at 48 — and with 24 years on the job — enjoyed what I was doing. But this has been an experience “One year it was just me and 20 kids and no paid assis- there is, he emphasized, still much to be accomplished. of a lifetime. I cannot believe I have been doing this almost tant,” he said. “Then the guy I had quit because there was “I certainly want to get to 30 years (of service), but I 25 years.’ no money in the budget. But I had a blast and I believe the don’t want to get in any kind of hurry,” Chief Reynolds Five years into his career — and enjoying all that came kids did.” said. “I like what we are doing and where I think we can with it — Chief Reynolds took a professional leap of faith Grateful to be where he is and to have the post he holds, go (as department). and applied for a new post as liaison officer at United Chief Reynolds said he did not know he one day would “I’m happy and like everyone else in my field, want to Township High School. It proved to be a special oppor- lead a department of 37 officers and 10 support staffers. He continue to get better at what I do,” he said. “But yes, I tunity. did, however, once tell his boss he was coming for his job. made the right decision that weekend long ago.’’

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MOVE yOUR CAREER FORWARD. GENERAL Start Here With MAINTENANCE These full-time maintenance positions are for Tyson Foods’ If you’re a hard-working, enthusiastic, Joslin, Illinois, location. Successful candidates will be responsible customer-service oriented, positive person... for troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing plant equipment while We want YOU to join our team! maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson Foods’ policies and procedures. Position pay begins at $18.20$18.50 an hour and BROADBAND SPECIALIST I – INSTALLER progresses to$24.30. $24. We’re hiring Broadband Specialists to keep up with the increased demand REQUIREMENTS: for Mediacom services! We provide a paid 10 week training program, • Two years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting company vehicle, tools, equipment, and uniforms! Job ID 11569 • Ability to become HAZMAT qualified • Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 80 pounds DIRECT SALES REPS and stand and walk up to 12 hours a day We’re also hiring Direct Sales Representatives to call on homes in the •Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and Quad Cities area. A brand new compensation package means more mechanical work, as well as welding opportunities and better rewards! Job ID 11279 • Ability to read manuals and complete daily documentation • Ability to communicate effectively with all team members These are full time positions offering TYSON FOODS’ BENEFITS INCLUDE: great benefits including medical, dental, • Competitive wages vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee • Excellent benefits package discounts, and MORE! • Paid vacation and holidays • 401(k) • Stock Purchase Plan CONTACT: To apply for these opportunities and view all current opportunities with Tyson Foods, please visit our website www.tysonfoodscareers.com. Select “Illinois” and then select “Maintenance Mechanic”. For more information, call 309-658-3295. Apply online at: www.mediacomcable.com/careers www.tyson.com and search for the Job IDs above. Tyson Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/D/V

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER class a City of Rock Island cdl dRiveRs Quad City Freight Service Inc. is seeking Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Class A CDL drivers with Hazmat for full-time 2nd shift positions. • $18.00/hr.; $27,00/hr. after 40 hours. Full Time • Salary Range: $43,812-$67,697 • Health, Vision, Dental, Life, 401K at 90 days • 2 weeks paid vacation after 1st year + 6 paid holidays Minimum Requirements: The Resource • Weekly pay/direct deposit Development Manager oversees and plans BENEFITS: • Home daily/weekends off to develop the resources to support the • No multiple moving violations in past 7 years Personal Leave Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s • Must pass DOT physical and drug screen mission. The manager plans and implements Paid Holidays the Center’s resource development efforts, • HazMat required. If not, must agree to acquire once hired. Accumulated Sick Leave coordinating sponsorships, marketing please apply at: and community partnerships. This Paid vacation position ensures the development and Longevity Pay implementation of campaign strategies Health, Dental & Vision including the development of an annual 5175 Utica Ridge Rd. • davenpoRt ia 52807 campaign timetable. Researches, identifies Employee Discounts and secures outside funding from federal, oR apply online at qcfReightseRvice.com state and local foundations for support Pension of services. Writes letters, proposals and Disability Insurance oR call maRk at 563-355-9245, ext. 17 foR moRe infoRmation. grant applications and maintains all aspects of the relationship management for key donors, including database management, recognition materials, TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION oral and written communications. INSTRUCTOR FOR BUILDING Oversees the donor recognition system. Ensures accurate reporting of gifting TRADES OR METALWORKING levels and contributions. Oversees All persons interested in sponsor/donor acknowledgement and this position should apply gift handling procedures. Cultivates The United Township Area Career Center online at www.rigov.org. a sustainable donor base through has teaching positions available for Building Trades outreach. Coordinates, participates For questions, please call and recognizes donors while respecting (309) 732-2058 and Metalworking for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Applicants their confidentiality. Graduation from a must have an Illinois professional educator license or be eligible college or university with a bachelor’s 8:00 am - 5:00 pm degree in marketing, human services, Monday – Friday. for career and technical educator licensure based on recent communications, or a closely related work experience. field with 1-3 years experience in resource development; or any equivalent Questions regarding work experience and licensure combination of training and experience. Selected candidates must meet a may be directed to residency requirement, which includes Larry Shimmin, ACC Director at (309) 752-1691. a ten-mile radius on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities within one year of hire date. Must pass a physical, background check and Apply online at www.uths.net substance screening. Applications accepted by using the employment link. only at www.rigov.org and will be accepted until March 9 at 5pm. EOE. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. 00 1 The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus Sunday, February 25, 2018 23

It is all about hometown for Creger

JEFF WENDLAND [email protected]

OCK ISLAND — Casey Creger knew it might be a Rgamble. But he knows the importance of being close to home and doing something for the people he knows and loves most. After several years as a physical therapist in the corpo- rate world, Mr. Creger took the leap of faith and in May opened his own business, Athletico Physical Therapy, at the corner of 38th Street and 18th Avenue in Rock Island. “I was definitely happy where I was and I loved working with the people I did,” he said. “I have always had a dream of opening my own clinic. It was a case of weighing the financial risk against doing something for my hometown.” The Creger name is well-known in Rock Island. His dad TODD MIZENER / [email protected] and uncle are in their 40th year running M&M Hardware Physical therapist/athletic trainer specialist Casey Creger works with Paul Hillyer, of Rock Island, at Athletico Physical just four blocks from Athletico. Therapy Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Rock Island. Mr. Creger is also the facility manager. “I’ve had great backing from my family in this en- deavor,” Mr. Creger said. “I grew up here; my wife teaches in the Rock Island school system. It was the right thing “When a patient comes to do.” It also helped him get his business going. Finding new Casey Creger into our building we want patients was a little easier when he had plenty of friends Hometown: Rock Island. to talk to. them I walk out knowing “I honestly never thought I was taking a risk because I Job: Physical therapist at Athletico in Rock Island. we care about them and have always been a guy who loves a challenge,” Mr. Creger What I love about my job: It is all about the people. Ev- said. “I like doing things and when I opened up I had the ery time a person enters my “home,” I get to meet a new want them to be part of drive to keep moving forward. friend and learn their life story. “Basically, it was all about getting out and getting the our family,” he said. “When name out,” he said. “We took a positive outlook and I just started by talking to as many people as I could.” Mr. Creger believes giving care doesn’t mean just getting we talk in the office, Mr. Creger said his approach to getting the business an injured patient well; it goes well beyond that. He wants everyone is involved. Our rolling strong was to surround himself with good people, his office to be a family. use his contacts and use the location. “When a patient comes into our building we want them goal it to make sure that “We had a multi-pronged approach,” he said. “First, we I walk out knowing we care about them and want them to did a meet-and-greet with other providers and used my con- be part of our family,” he said. “When we talk in the office, a good mental therapy is nections with other physicians. Then, we used the fact that everyone is involved. Our goal it to make sure that a good as important as physical our location is so great. We had a lot of people choose our mental therapy is as important as physical therapy. office because it was on the way to work or close to school. “When all is said and done, I want to have made an im- therapy.” “Our staff is very helpful as well,” he said. “Wes Jackson pact on the community,” he said. “If we are as successful is my assistant physical therapist and Jennifer Hassan as I expect us to be, we won’t ever need advertising because runs the office. Our biggest thing we bring is great care.” our advertising will be the patients we work with.” CASEY CREGER

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RNs & LPNs Wyffels Hybrids, Inc - Research Department is seeking motivated Full Time Openings • 40 hours per week, every other weekend individuals for spring seasonal positions, lasting approximately 2nd Shift (2:30 pm-11 pm) • 3rd Shift (10:30 pm – 7 am) 8 - 12 weeks. Duties will include but are not limited to: cleaning and Hillcrest Home is licensed for 106 beds and is owned and operated packaging seed, and planting using a research planter. Work schedule by Henry County. Applicants need valid IL License. Experience in may vary up to 40 hours per week with overtime possible. Select long-term care would be helpful. individuals may be asked to travel to different test sites to assist with Full time benefits include 14 Paid Holidays per year, 2 Paid Personal Days, 40 hours Paid Vacation (after one year of service), Paid Sick hours. planting research plots with overnight stay required, up to 70 hours Major Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Life Insurance of work per week, and travel expenses paid. Start date is early to and IMRF retirement fund. mid-March. For more information contact: Apply in person: Hillcrest Home, Rebecca Schmoll, RN, Director of Nursing Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. 13344 U.S. Hwy 6 Geneseo, IL 61254 14688 IL Hwy 82, Geneseo, IL 61254 Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 3 pm Phone (309) 944-2147, Fax (309) 944-8417 EOE Or apply online at: www.wyffels.com/jobs City of RoCk island PoliCe offiCeR

Requires knowledge,skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of high school plus ability to successfully pass aphysical agility test, written and oral examination, background security investigation, drug testing,psychological exam and medical examination. Candidates must have avalid driver’slicense and be 21 years of age upon appointment. Selected candidatemust meet residency requirement, whichincludes a thirty-mile radius on the Illinois side of RockIsland and fall within a60minute commutetime within 6months after completing one (1) year probation period.Thestarting salaryis$55,086.00.Thedatefor the physical agility test will be May5,2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 am at the RockIsland Police Department, at 1212 5th Avenue,RockIsland. Registration will begin at 8:00 am and the testing will follow. Avalid driver’slicense must be presented at the agility test and written test.Applicants must successfully completethe agility test in order to be eligible to take the written test.The written test is scheduled forMay 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm –atthe RockIsland Police Department.Applicants must have completed aCity of RockIsland application by April 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm to be eligible to test. Police Officer applications areavailable and accepted only online at www.rigov.org. EOE

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