Kids and Their Emotions

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Kids and Their
Copy Editor: Mark McLaughlin 11
Magazine Design: Jessie Smith Emotions
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Your Mickle’s Worth
It is not easy, even when it’s the second time around. he’ll be wrapping up his
Over the past couple of weeks, we watched Kate march “lasts.” The only part of
for the final time on her high school football field. She this stage of life that is
also swam in her last high school swim meet. As Brad easy is seeing the young
Paisley sings in his latest hit, “There’s a last time for adults they are becoming.
everything.” For me, they are never easy. At least when My conversations with
it comes to our children. The PV Marching Band had the Kyle are different now
seniors pick the songs for their final performance. There than they were when
were three. The he was in high school. “The Area’s Most Unique
last one was also He’s focused on his
the “first” song future. He’s planning his
they ever played journey to a career. He’s Christmas Boutique”
as Freshmen. The making choices based
seniors broke off on thought rather than
into two groups, impulse (most of the
one on each side time).
of the 50 yard line. I couldn’t be more
As they played, proud. Sometimes that pride overflows into a few tears.
“Pompei” they I quit apologizing for those moments. I don’t even try
came together to to claim my eyes are just sweating. I embrace it, give

form a heart in the thanks and concentrate on enjoying the moments. I
middle of the field. hope you have the opportunity to do the same, no
It was incredible, yet emotional. For the past four years, matter what age your children are.
we’ve sat in the heat, rain, snow, wind and bitter cold. We
watched the number of students in the band grow each Thanks for being part of the journey, Mike
year. Watching them perform their first song as their last
song struck a chord with me (pun intended). It reminded
me of how quickly the time has flown. Watching Kate
swim her final lap was also a surreal moment. We’ve
spent years sitting in humidity-filled pool areas watching
her. The last lap was a rough one. I now have 9 months
before I make that dreaded drive to the college of her
choice and drop her off. It was a gut-wrenching day
when we did it with Kyle. It will be just as tough when
we kiss her on the cheek and say goodbye.
On the same weekend that Kate swam her last lap
in the pool, the youngest Mickle child turned 15. I’m
trying not to blink because I know when I open my eyes,
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Make a Memory:
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Holiday memories and traditions are made
at the Putnam! Watch the classic holiday
film The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT
screen and also enjoy:
• face painting
• hot chocolate station
• make-n-take sleigh bell activity
• souvenir Putnam ornament
• lights-out museum activity
Thursday, December 14th: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Movie showing at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15th: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Movies showing at 3:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 16th: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Movies showing at 3:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 17th: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Movies showing at 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Reserve your tickets by calling
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The Tradition Returns:
The Polar Express Pajama Parties—
Only at the Putnam Museum & Science Center
Mark McLaughlin
Mickle Communications
A beloved Quad-Cities’ family tradition, The
Polar Express Pajama Parties have returned for the
holidays – bigger and better than ever! This year the
Putnam Museum & Science Center has scheduled 10
showings of The Polar Express 3D over four events.
Yes, that’s right … 10! face painting, a hot
The events with show chocolate station, a make-
times are: n-take sleigh bell station,
Thursday, Dec. 14: 5 p.m. - 7 a souvenir pajama party
p.m. with a movie showing at ornament, and a lights-
6:00 p.m. out adventure through the
Friday, Dec. 15: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. museum exhibits (don’t
with movies showing at 3:45 forget your flashlight!).
p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. This event has proven
Saturday, Dec. 16: 3 p.m. - 9 to be tons of fun for the
p.m. with movies showing at 3:45 entire family.
p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. The Putnam understands
Sunday, Dec. 17: 12 p.m. - 6:30 that family outings can be
p.m. with movies showing at a little pricy, especially
12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. during the holidays. For
Like previous seasons, families of all ages can that reason, they make it so that a family of four can
expect tons of fun while attending one of the scheduled attend a Polar Express Pajama Party for less than $50!
parties. Along with the showing of The Polar Express Adult tickets are $10 – which includes a souvenir
3D on the GIANT Screen (feel free to wear your ornament, hot chocolate and a seat in the movie
pj’s!), there will be many holiday activities, including theater. Youth tickets are $13 and include a souvenir
ornament, sleigh bell, a seat in the movie theater and
all of the holiday activities.
The Putnam has been inspiring ideas, dialogue
and interaction among people of all ages for 150 years.
And today, they are better than ever, with hands-on
fun for the whole family. You can launch rockets or
interact with a robot in our Science Center, visit their
famous mummies in Unearthing Ancient Egypt, climb
into a tree house in Black Earth | Big River, or go back
in time to see our region’s history in River, Prairie
and People. You can also experience internationally
recognized traveling exhibits, or take in a movie in
their National Geographic Giant Screen Theater with
a screen towering six stories tall. Their welcoming
team is dedicated to helping you discover and explore
in a friendly, engaging place.
For more information about current and
upcoming events, exhibits and movies at the Putnam
Museum & Science Center, visit putnam.org.
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Downtown Moline Welcomes
New Holiday Event: the Holiday Hop!
Moline Centre
As the 2017 holidays draw closer, Moline Centre, a
division of the Quad Cities Chamber that promotes quality
of life and economic growth in downtown Moline, will
launch a new event to kick-off the season.
The Holiday Hop, a free event presented by
First Midwest Bank, will take place 4 to 7 p.m., Friday,
November 17. It will feature an array of family-friendly
activities, including screenings of children’s holiday movies
at Black Box Theatre and the Boys & Girls Club, live music,
arts, crafts, in-house specials, food, refreshments and
interactive games at more than 40 businesses throughout
downtown Moline, and appearances by Santa, too. A free
• Cup A Jo, 1603 5th Avenue.
trolley service will be available.
• Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., 1525 3rd Avenue A.
“We’re excited to offer Quad Citizens yet another
• Detailed Designs, 1520 6th Avenue.
opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the holiday season
• Floorcrafters, 1305 5th Avenue.
and support the local community,” said Adam Holland,
• Gentlemen’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor, 1715 5th Avenue.
Executive Director of Moline Centre. “Our local businesses
• Heritage Natural Foods, 1317 6th Avenue.
are excited to meet and welcome people into their doors,
• Indigo, 1621 5th Avenue.
and are planning a number of creative and fun activities to
• Isabel Bloom, 1505 River Drive.
truly make this a memorable community event,” said Adam
• Julie’s Artistic Rose, 1601 5th Avenue.
Holland, Executive Director, Moline Main Street.
• KONE Corporation, 17th St. & River Drive.
Moline Centre, located at 1601 River Drive,
• Lagomarcino’s, 1422 5th Avenue.
Moline, IL, is the place where the community shares the
• LeMekong, 1606 5th Avenue.
good times. For more information, call [phone] or
• Lillee Leighton Salon, 417 14th Street.
visit molinecentre.org.
• Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts, 1321 5th Avenue.
Plan your visit to Holiday Hop by checking out the
• O’Keefe’s Irish Pub, 1331 5th Avenue.
list of participating businesses below:
• PUB 1848, 1601 River Drive.
• Acupoint Health Connection, Inc., 1411 6th Avenue.
• Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1601 River
• AF Studio - Artist Aimee, 421 19th Street.
Drive.
• ArtsyBug Studio, 425 17th Street.
• Quad City Mallards, 1201 River Drive.
• Bad Boyz Pizza and Pub, 313 16th Street.
• Rebellion, 1529 3rd Avenue A.
• Barley & Rye Bistro, 1320 5th Avenue.
• Rotary Club of Moline, P.O. Box 964.
• Barrel House 2011, 1321 5th Avenue.
• Salon Amor, 1631 5th Avenue.
• Bass Street Chop House, 1601 River Drive.
• Soho, 1520 6th Avenue.
• Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Avenue.
• Steel Head Tavern, 181 17th Street.
• Bierstube Moline, 415 15th Street.
• S toney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 101 18th Street.
• The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities, 1623 5th
• The Planning Center, Inc., 1615 5th Avenue.
Avenue.
• Two Rivers Massage, 1411 6th Avenue.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley, 338 6th
• WaterMark Corners, 1500 River Drive.
Street.
• Your Suite Hair, 1417 6th Avenue.
• Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Avenue.
• Chi Chi’s Barber Shop, 101 5th Avenue.
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Taking Care of Water:
A Wise Investment in the Future
Lisa M. Reisen, PHR Iowa American Water
If you don’t take care of something, like The challenge to renew our nation’s water
your bike, it doesn’t work as well or last as long systems is great, but not impossible, if everyone
as it should. That’s why parents may invest in shares the cost. The good news is that consumers
maintenance contracts for the house or for their cars play an important role in ensuring that their water
to keep them from breaking or failing completely. providers keep the water flowing, and continue to
After all, repairs and replacements are inconvenient protect public safety and the environment. Critical
and costly. improvements are made possible by the bill your
The same kind of care and upkeep is required family pays each month. Iowa American Water
for our nation’s roads, bridges, railroads and power continually invests in system maintenance and
supplies, known collectively as our infrastructure. upgrades – on average about $10 million worth
Water and wastewater systems are a critical part of every year – to ensure that the water we share is
that infrastructure, but too often, perhaps because reliable and meets quality standards. Considering
most of our water assets are buried beneath the that water is fundamental to our economic vitality
surface, they are often overshadowed by those that and overall quality of life, not to mention our very
lie above ground. existence, it’s an investment that’s well worth it.
Yet, what most people don’t realize is that And considering that Iowa American Water delivers
when the water and wastewater pipes rupture, so reliable, high quality tap water to consumers 24/7
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