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Free performance of Tres Vidas at RVC March 24

Rock Valley College (RVC) will host a performance of Tres Vidas at 7:30 p.m., March 24. The Core Ensemble—Tahirah Whittington,
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

A Night at the Cabaret at NIU March 19-22

DEKALB, Ill.— Variety shows and Vaudeville might be things of a bygone era, but the next Studio Series production of
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Poetry Foundation: A poem a day Web site a good idea

For Don Selby, a good idea was born with a glance. In 1995, Selby was publishing law books. He had stepped
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Gas prices for the week of March 11

Regular Mid. Premium Diesel E-85 Rural Oaks Phillips 66- Rural & Prospect $1.92 $2.02 $2.12 BP- Highcrest & Alpine $1.95 $2.05 $2.15 Mobil- Highcrest & Alpine $1.95 $2.05 $2.15 Amoco- 1030 E. State St $1.91 $2.03 $2.13 Mobil- 1334 E. State
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Officials sign deal with Chinese manufacturer

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800079624391.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ‘(From left) Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I), Winnebago County Director of Regional Planning
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Judge overturns county special-use permit

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380022682345.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ‘Bob Hastings and Angie Goral voted in favor of the first special-use permit
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Court ruling

Judge Eugene Doherty: “In order for the ZBA to ‘make an affirmative recommendation on any special use permit, it must
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Cannell timeline

October 2005: Dyn Cannell, LLC files an application for a special-use permit (SUP) to develop a planned community development
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A Rock River Times exclusive… The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn at Guilford High School, part 1

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800182631207.jpg’, ‘Photo by Frank Schier’, ‘The Byrds’ legendary Roger McGuinn performed and taught a class of 30 students enrolled
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Budget ‘very close’ with one meeting left before deadline

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-1238002098728.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ‘The Rock River Times Editor and Publisher Frank Schier addresses City Council March
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What is Conservation Design Development?

Conservation development is a design strategy to protect and preserve onsite and offsite natural resources from development impacts. As development
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City reconsidering commercial, industrial zoning along Kishwaukee watershed

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800194432302.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ‘Todd Cagnoni, the city’s manager of current planning.‘); Frank Schier, editor and publisher of
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The stimulus package and homeowners

Energy efficiency is the most benign of energy options. As such, it should continue to grow as the favored alternative.
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Candidates’ forum at Katie’s Cup March 31

The public is invited to a candidates’ forum for offices including Mayor of Rockford, Alderman for Rockford City Council and
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Quinn, local leaders make solar panel plant official

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800199532189.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ”); Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) visited Rockford March 23 to take part in
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Fifth Annual Paul Simon Memorial Dinner March 27

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800203732189.jpg’, ”, ‘Paul Simon‘); Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) visited Rockford March 23 to take part in a signing ceremony
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One Green Thing: 13 common myths of composting

Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable, or whether you’re just ready to find the “shade” that works
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A Path with Heart—Afghanistan, part 2

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-1238002220697.jpg’, ”, ‘Tom Bauschke‘); I was in the Army the first time from April 24, 1985, to March 15, 1988.
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Yes YOU Can: Getting through tough times: Stretch your food dollar

URBANA, Ill.—Food is a controllable expense, so it’s one area to target when money is tight, said Shirley Camp, a
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Yes YOU Can: 10 tips for cutting personal hygiene costs

URBANA, Ill.—Everyone loves to put their best face forward, and we become very loyal to our hairstylist and our favorite
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Katie’s Cup Conversations return: The ABC’s of Charter Schools

The public is invited to a Katie’s Cup Conversation focused on understanding charter schools from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Tuesday,
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2nd Annual Winnebago Green Business Awards seeking nominations

It’s time to nominate Winnebago County businesses for recognition through the Winnebago County Green Business program. You may nominate your
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Guest Column: A demonstration for life

Day 10 of 40 Days for Life, and I have come to the abortion clinic on Broadway in Rockford to
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Guest Column: It’s the food, stupid

“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin wrote to Jean-Baptiste Leroy
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Protesters remind motorists of anniversary of invasion of Iraq

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800143629943.jpg’, ‘Photo by Jon McGinty’, ‘Local peace activists reminded motorists on Mulford Road of the sixth anniversary of the
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Left Justified: Another peace activist falls

AXEL MEYER, physics professor emeritus, Northern Illinois University, and peace and environmental activist extraordinaire, died after a valiant fight with
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City’s response to Editor & Publisher Frank Schier

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent in response to Editor & Publisher Frank Schier’s unsuccessful attempt to speak before
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Rockford welcomes Patty Larkin March 27

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800238632302.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘Folk artist Patty Larkin performs at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m., Friday, March
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Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble’s the Retreat From Moscow—the dissolution of a marriage and its impact

Artists’ Ensemble’s latest production of William Nicholson’s the Retreat From Moscow seems at first the story of a traditional English
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What’s Local: Western wear store thrives downtown

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380024342301.jpg’, ‘Photo by Jeanne Schaeffer’, ‘Rigo Delgado’s Novedes Azteca, 815 E. State St., is a family business, opened in
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Poetry For The Soul at Bar 3

Poetry For The Soul is a new open mike event held every other Wednesday at 8 p.m., at Bar 3,
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Egg Artists’ Show & Sale at Midway March 28-29

Marvel at art forms and techniques used more than a century ago as the Illinois Eggers Association presents the 14th
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Tube Talk: The ABCs of series finales

No one likes to be left hanging—unless it’s a cliffhanger for your favorite show. Even then, the only reason it’s
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Literary Hook: A poem for those in the midst of turmoil

Here is a poem that captures how many of us feel, especially when our lives are in the midst of
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Crossword: Breakfast Abroad

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800162531207.jpg’, ”, ”); StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123800164731372.jpg’, ”, ‘Last week's crossword answer.‘); Across 1 Expanse of land 6 Bag 10 Kayak or ketch 14 Unorthodox 15 Gumbo ingredient 16 Afflicts 17 Kind of campaign 18 Implore 19 Leg joint 20 Breakfast abroad? 23 Otherwise 24 “Ich bin
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Yoga Rockford: Stability among instability

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380024672936.jpg’, ‘Image provided’, ”); Unstable world, unstable economy, unstable environment. With all this instability around us, how do we stay
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Bears should do whatever it takes to get Cutler

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380025142936.jpg’, ”, ”); The Denver Broncos are shopping Jay Cutler. Let me repeat that: The Denver Broncos are shopping Jay Cutler. Cutler
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Breast cancer support group to hold annual fund-raiser

Local breast cancer support group, Girls Night Out, will host its third annual fund-raiser to benefit local victims of the
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Noah’s Ark ‘Bark and Wine’ Gala March 28

Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, the Rock River Valley’s only no-kill pet shelter, is hosting its “Bark and Wine” Gala from
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Baby goods drive through March 31

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is hosting the Fourth Annual Baby Goods Drive benefitting Crusader
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Dietitians offer reminders during National Nutrition Month

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-1238002551585.jpg’, ”, ‘Karen Greig‘); March is National Nutrition Month, and the Registered Dietitians at Beloit Memorial Hospital would like to
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Severson Dells Notes: A prairie fire moon

In many Native American cultures, each moon of the year is said to have a story. Names are given to
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Fierce Green Fire: Why we should be careful with how we define what’s natural

As my frequent readers likely know, I am studying in Champaign County, far outside the borders of my Winnebago County
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2009 Rockford Marathon May 17

With spring starting—and warm weather just around the corner—Midwest runners are gearing up for the 2009 Rockford Marathon Sunday, May
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Chicago fields Lingerie Football League team

Members of Chicago’s football team are in mini camp this week. No, it’s not the Chicago Bears; it’s not even
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Stanley Cup at IceHogs April 4 game

Local professional hockey fans are sure to remember the IceHogs winning the top prize in the United Hockey League. Rumor
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Janesville native Kvapil without a Sprint Cup ride

The rough economy continues to wreak havoc. This time, the victim is NASCAR competitor Travis Kvapil. The former Rockford Speedway
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Regional Cancer Center presents free cancer talk in Dixon

The Regional Cancer Center at SwedishAmerican Hospital will present a free community education event at the Quality Inn in Dixon,
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New car financing a sweet deal for some, used prices climb

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380026192345.jpg’, ‘Photo by Jim Hagerty’, ‘As used car prices continue to climb, dealers are offering extremely attractive financing terms
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Mr. Green Car: Chemistry of combustion, part 3—cellulosic ethanol

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12380026982083.jpg’, ‘Photo by Allen Penticoff’, ‘Wood chips, one of many future sources of cellulose with potential to become fuel,
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