Jenny and me—Part One

Jenny and me—Part One By Mike Leifheit, Columnist Jenny Geiger and I have been exchanging telephone calls. We never seem to hook
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Winnebago County clean-up efforts update

n Drop-off site hours again extended for county residents County drop off sites will continue to remain open from 9 a.m.
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‘Daffodil Days’ for ACS begin Jan. 9

‘Daffodil Days’ for ACS begin Jan. 9 By The American Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days begin Jan. 9, and continue through March
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Traveling in time—Part one, memories of Ontonagon

Our protagonist is tired … tired of the restaurant business. He seeks escape on his motorcycle to the upper reaches
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Upper Palette: Tom Mac’s new album

Upper Palette: Tom Mac’s new album By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer Local musician Tom Mac will be releasing a solo CD this
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Guest Column: Muller-Pinehurst & Ice (or the lack thereof)

Things are calming down from the BIG WIND, and it is time to reflect on how problems were handled. It
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Book group to read Arctic Dreams

Book group to read Arctic Dreams By The North Suburban Library Book Discussion Group will meet in the Anderson Local History Room
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Music Calendar

Wednesday, July 16 NIU Jazz Jam – The House, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8-11 p.m. $1. Weekly. Interested in playing?
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Poems sought from Rockford-area poets

Poems sought from Rockford-area poets By A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Celestial Arts,
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How Harvey regained his hearing

This is a story of an entrepreneur, a man of the 19th century who worked hard for a living with
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NAT announces Styles in Acting

NAT announces Styles in Acting By New American Theater School of Drama is now accepting registrations for enrollment in Styles in Acting
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Sept. 11 report termed ‘explosive’

The federal government soon will release its “final” report on the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The report contains
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Indoor fun and games at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum

Indoor fun and games at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum By It’s winter. It’s too cold to play outside, there isn’t even any
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Shock waves serve up tennis elbow relief

A new medical device is offering a means for Americans to keep the ball in their court when it comes
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Small Potatoes to perform at Mendelssohn

Small Potatoes to perform at Mendelssohn By Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts rings in the new year with the popular duo
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Spectrum School’s summer gala

Spectrum School has announced plans for its annual summer gala, “Summer Vacation Around the World,” to be Saturday, July 19
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Jenny and me—Part Two

Jenny and me—Part Two By Mike Leifheit, Columnist Jenny Geiger and I are out for the afternoon during the holidays. We start
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The Rock River Times’ local Web site directory

We’re composing a list of local Web sites and want to include you! If you have a business Web site
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2002 … a retrospective

2002 … a retrospective By Edith McCauley, Theater Critic 2002, another year of diverse theater experiences, from some of the most outstanding
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How to harness the helping habit—online

America’s Internet use has grown substantially in the last few years—at the rate of approximately 2 million new users a
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Musician’s Corner … Got a RAMI?

Musician’s Corner … Got a RAMI? By Tom Leu, Entertainment Writer Area musicians and music enthusiasts should begin planning for the famous
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Make your Internet site soar

Glenn Canady, 39, of Rocky Mount, N.C., went from a dot-com casualty to a dot-com success in just a year
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Snow Sculpting Competition postponed

Snow Sculpting Competition postponed By Due to a lack of snow, the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition has been postponed to Jan. 22-25,
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Catch-A-Call allows Internet users to receive online live calls

OK, so you’re tired of missing those important phone calls or faxes because you are online. But what can you
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Produce and goat

Produce and goat By Mike Leifheit, Columnist I’m starting to get used to the new Chicago International Produce Market. I hated to
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Bits & P.C.s: Protecting your kids

One story that has been in the news the past couple of weeks concerns a 12-year-old British girl and a
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WNIJ plans to triple hours of blues in February

WNIJ plans to triple hours of blues in February By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer Every Saturday, blues fans count on Dan
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Stephen Sondheim’s Bounce opens at Goodman

Sondheim has a love-hate relationship with theater-goers and especially critics. The premises for his musicals are unusual, to say the
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Whiz Kids presents ‘M.L.K.—Living the Dream Praise Celebration’

Whiz Kids presents ‘M.L.K.—Living the Dream Praise Celebration’ By The Whiz Kids Enrichment Center is proud to present “M.L.K—Living the Dream Praise
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Bridges to Korea through youth exchange

Eighty teen-age ambassadors from South Korea will follow in the footsteps of their President Roh, who recently visited the U.S.
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Turn King holiday into day of service to community

Turn King holiday into day of service to community By When schools, businesses and others close for the Jan. 20 Martin Luther
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TLN TV51, Radio 91 to cover OTW

Total Living Network TV51, Rockford’s only local, Christian television station, will partner with WGSL Radio 91 for its second year
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The Underground: The Braves

The Underground: The Braves By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer “The Underground” is a music/CD review for musicians who have less than two
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Columbus Day Committee needs nominations

The Greater Columbus Day Committee, a Rockford-area volunteer organization that promotes and celebrates the Italian culture of Rockford, seeks nominations
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Charlie: The Hapless Discovery at Raw Art this weekend!

Charlie: The Hapless Discovery at Raw Art this weekend! By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer Another unusual night of the arts comes to
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New Italian language immersion camp in U.S.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the establishment of Lago del Bosco, the new Italian language
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Festa Italiana celebrates 25 years

The Festa Italiana executive board and this year’s Festa Italiana Chairman John Falzone is proud to continue the rich Italian
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Phalli and wine, Raw Art Studio to Lucerne’s

Phalli and wine, Raw Art Studio to Lucerne’s By Mike Leifheit, Columnist On a Friday, my manager Susie calls me from Rockton.
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RMTD revamping route system

A recent route analysis study funded by the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) revealed various recommendations for the bus company
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Bare Bones 13th Anniversary Party

Bare Bones 13th Anniversary Party By One of Rockford’s most popular bands will be hosting its 13th Annual Anniversary Party at 9
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Spanish-language GED testing deadline in December

Illinois adults working toward their GED certificates by taking the Spanish-language GED Test have until Dec. 31, 2003, to successfully
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Candidates sought for Ms. Wheelchair Illinois

Candidates sought for Ms. Wheelchair Illinois By The Ms. Wheelchair Illinois pageant is seeking candidates to enter competition for the event scheduled
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Music

Wednesday, July 23 NIU Jazz Jam – The House, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8-11 p.m. $1. Weekly. Interested in playing?
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A 1940s comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, plays at NAT

A 1940s comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, plays at NAT By Edith McCauley, Theater Critic Originally conceived as a dark melodrama, Joseph
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Arts & Theater

Ongoing Attractions Funktional Arts – 412 N. First St. Jewelry, furniture, sculpture; ceramic sculpture by Lynn Fisher. By appointment only. Info:
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Peace rally in Washington, D.C. Jan. 18

Peace rally in Washington, D.C. Jan. 18 By More than 305,000 people, including more than a dozen local residents, protested against possible
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Ra lights up Elixur

Stealing their name not so much from the deity, but from the representation of the sun, New York’s RA will
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RC Regent Players present ‘A Night of Cabaret Entertainment’

RC Regent Players present ‘A Night of Cabaret Entertainment’ By Rockford College Regent Players will sponsor “A Night of Cabaret Entertainment” at
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Race Unity Awards to be presented July 27

The 13th Annual Race Unity Awards will be presented from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at Klehm Arboretum,
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History and description of River District

History and description of River District By East State Midway Association was formed to serve businesses on the east side of the
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