Crossword: Cookware

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12392207437791.jpg’, ”, ”); StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12392207655615.jpg’, ”, ‘Last week's crossword answer.‘); Across 1 Doctor: “Say ___” 4 Seven: prefix 9 Fall flower 14 Clever 15 Book of maps 16 Rifle attachment 17 Cash source: abbr. 18 Husk 19 Certain shroud
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Theater Review: Regina Taylor’s Magnolia opens at the Goodman

Regina Taylor’s long career in theater combines that of actor, playwright and director. Her roles on Broadway, in film and
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April is Fair Housing Month

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12392212525615.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘25-year-old Erin Brown of Round Lake and her five children, all younger than 10, averted catastrophe
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Bears win ‘Cutler Sweepstakes’

Jay Cutler is a Chicago Bear—surreal. Absolutely surreal. The media in Chicago have been buzzing for the past few days about
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Reading machines help those with vision loss

Picture this… a new appliance that assists those with vision loss do their everyday tasks and helps them enjoy their
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Last week’s April Fools’ columns fooled some readers

Several of you probably noticed last week’s edition of The Rock River Times came out on Wednesday, April 1. In
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois teams with Bears coach in diabetes awareness drive

Lovie Smith to carry message that good lifestyle choices help prevent diabetes type 2 CHICAGO—Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith believes
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The Second Half: Put the spark in your life

Last column, I promised I would read the book, Spark by Dr. John J. Ratey & E. Hagerman (2008, Little,
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OSF Hospice offers volunteer training sessions

OSF Hospice, a division of OSF Home Care, will begin volunteer training at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, at the
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Choices Natural Market holds first ‘Alternative Health Fair’

Choices Natural Market will host Rockford’s first “Alternative Health Fair” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 20009.
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Spring events at Severson Dells

Now that spring is officially here, Severson Dells has a number of events to help you get in touch with
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Severson Dells Notes: Adam’s task, or thoughts while sitting at the computer

Carol LaChapelle will present a program for Severson Dells Nature Center titled “Earth Words: Telling Stories About Water,” from 2
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Leave No Child Inside: Growing green teens

I am under the sway of springtime. The best way to describe this feeling of regeneration is a color. It
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Sports Nest: Perception is everything

The Chicago Bears made a bold move last week in trading two No. 1 picks and Kyle Orton for Jay
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’Hogs raise $40,355 on jersey night, but lose game

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123922128412722.jpg’, ”, ”); Only three games remain in the 2008-09 Rockford IceHogs regular season. As far as the ’Hogs making
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Jeff Gordon conquers Texas track to end winless streak

The drought in Texas is finally over. No, this is not a weather story that was misplaced in the sports
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Tiger on the prowl as Masters Tournament begins

I’m willing to bet $5 that if I went to the busiest sports bar in Rockford or any other town
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Mr. Green Car: The big rebate

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123922188717407.jpg’, ‘Photo by Allen Penticoff’, ‘Of the new Caliber: The Belvidere-built Dodge Caliber would qualify for the $4,000 “Cash
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China makes push to dominate electric car market

Banking on further problems for the U.S. automakers, Chinese leaders are making strides to dominate the electric and hybrid car
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Realtor.Rock: March home sales up, Realtors preparing for strong spring

According to stats, 289 homes and condos were sold in Rockford last month, showing a 60.5 percent increase over February
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Tinker resumes General Admission tours

Following a brief winter hiatus during January and February, Tinker Museum and Gardens has returned to its regular schedule of
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Governor signs foreclosure relief bill, tips to avoid foreclosure

A new law that will allow those facing foreclosure more time to avoid losing their homes was signed into law
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Family Festival April 26 at Riverfront Museum Park

The Rockford Area Arts Council joins with the Early Learning Council of Rockford in presenting a Family Festival from 1
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What's Local: North Main Auto Service at home on North End

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123922201816494.jpg’, ‘Photo by Jim Hagerty’, ‘Tom Yankaitis, owner of North Main Auto Service.‘); There seems to be a certain uniqueness
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Art Review: Edvard Munch exhibit at Art Institute

“Edvard Munch at the Art Institute of Chicago: the Art of Edvard Munch” is more than “Scream.” Thank goodness, because
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Sycamore Boy Scouts create ‘Sock Monkey Den’

SYCAMORE, Ill.—Eric Gilmore, Jacob Handel and Levi Moltz-Hohmann—three Boy Scouts from Sycamore, Ill., Cub Scout Pack 102—assisted at the annual
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One’s Way Home the tale of an adopted daughter's quest

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.—Between 1854 and 1929, an estimated 200,000 orphaned, abandoned and homeless children were placed throughout the Midwest during,
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GrahamSpencer receives ADDYs for RRVBC work

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is proud to announce that its recently-launched campaign, developed by GrahamSpencer Inspired Communications,
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St. Anthony offers free child car seat safety checks

While most parents believe that their children’s car seats are safe, statistics show that more than 85 percent of the
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Bill Clinton keynotes Illinois Holocaust Museum opening

SKOKIE, Ill.—Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center leadership has announced that former President Bill Clinton will be the featured
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Poetry Foundation: Poetry is necessary for language

(Tyrannosaurus Rex Versus the Corduroy Kid, by Simon Armitage. Knopf; $25.) Simon Armitage’s latest poetry collection, Tyrannosaurus Rex Versus the Corduroy
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Gas prices for the week of April 1-7, 2009

Regular Mid. Premium Diesel E-85 Rural Oaks Phillips 66- Rural & Prospect $2.09 $2.19 $2.29 BP- Highcrest & Alpine $2.09 $2.19 $2.29 Mobil- Highcrest & Alpine $2.09 $2.19 $2.29 Amoco- 1030 E. State St $2.06 $2.18 $2.30 Mobil- 1334 E. State
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Afghanistan through the eyes of a Rockford native

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12398114121574.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘Local children in Afghanistan: A sample of the local wildlife. They may look cute enough, but
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Not-so-Guest Column: The 2030 Joke

The Winnebago County government is attempting to reduce costs as a result of the economic downturn, and we have a
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Board approves leapfrog development again, despite commitment to the contrary

After 17th Circuit Judge Eugene Doherty threw out a 2006 ordinance granting a special-use permit (SUP) to Dyn Cannell, LLC
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How the board voted

The roll call votes to make the findings of fact and to grant a new special-use permit were identical. Yes: Doug
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Bids for mall removal higher than expected

News and notes from the April 13 Rockford City Council meeting The award of bid for downtown streetscape improvements—namely, the
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Is it wise to replace foreign oil dependence with foreign battery dependence?

The renewable energy vision promulgated by its early leaders was best captured by Amory Lovins’ description of the soft path
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Private School Tour: Montessori Private Academy teaches tools for life

Background Established in 1984, Montessori Private Academy (MPA) has grown over the past 25 years in both size and reputation. Founded
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Private School Tour: Your brain on Spectrum

Every brain is unique. Every learner is unique. Shouldn’t each child’s education be personal and unique as well? When you
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Private School Tour: Boylan offers distinguished tradition of excellence

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123981164326413.jpg’, ‘Photo courtesy of www.boylan.org‘, ‘At Boylan Catholic High School, the total education of the students is the
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Private School Tour: Rockford Academy offers free ‘Be Our Guest’ tuition program

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123981179829519.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘Rockford Academy students use a new teaching tool.‘); Rockford Academy Elementary School believes many children don’t reach
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Private School Tour: Montessori Private Academy is MOVING!

Montessori Private Academy (MPA) has always rented and shared space throughout its 25-year history. MPA is at the right moment
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Private School Tour: Rockford Christian Schools a college preparatory school system

Rockford Christian Schools is a college preparatory school system offering grades pre-school through 12th grade. Rockford Christian Schools is outstanding
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New program endorsed as Year Of Innovation project

In an effort to fulfill its mission to encourage positive, real change, the Year Of Innovation (YOI) Steering Committee has
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Yes YOU Can: What to do about the stock market?

URBANA, Ill.—If you have money in the stock market, chances are you’re anxious about your investments. Should you act? And
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Other news and notes from the April 9 Winnebago County Board meeting

Resolutions The Winnebago County Board awarded bids for assorted sliced bread, rolls and buns to Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., of Sun
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Guest Column: For pelvic Catholics

Bishop Doran’s public attack of Notre Dame’s decision to invite President Obama to speak at this year’s commencement, referring to
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A Path with Heart—Afghanistan, Part 4

Editor’s note: A Rockford native and long-time friend of The Rock River Times, Army Specialist Tom Bauschke, enlisted in the
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ArtScene Spring 2009 April 17-18

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123981211231582.jpg’, ”, ”); StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123981212131985.jpg’, ”, ”); Seventh annual event features art and live entertainment at 41 local venues The Rockford
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