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Record turnout for Red Shoe Run

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Rock River Valley Blood Center helped the Rockford area support National Donate Life month by hosting
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Birds: Natural history researcher Jeff Hoover speaks to Audubon Society

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Jeff Hoover was the featured speaker at the March 23 Annual Meeting of the Sinnissippi Audubon Society,
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Latest study says starting swimming lessons with children under age 4 has benefits

Staff Report LOVES PARK—What’s the right age to start swimming lessons? Videos across the web show infants less than a
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On the trail with dogs—Pecatonica Wetlands, the Wild, Wild West

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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Health: Complementary has evolved into integrative

To Your Health! By Richard S. Gubbe The word “complementary” means combining two or more different things in such a way as
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Severson Dells presents the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project

Staff Report Severson Dells Nature Center will host a free program about the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project at 6:30 p.m., Monday,
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Chiropractic Health: Fibromyalgia and exercise

Caraotta Chiropractic By Dr. Jacob Caraotta and Dr. Christen Bowman Dear Dr. Caraotta, I am 43 years old and have been diagnosed with having
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The Second Half: Flying the friendly skies of Rockford Airport

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Taking a trip is full of unexpected surprises, good and bad, but in my Second
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Birds and Bats: Audubon Society announces 30th Annual Banquet and program

Staff Report Northwest Illinois Audubon Society announces its 30th Annual Banquet to be held the evening of Thursday, April 14, at
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Beckman Mill Park hosts volunteer training orientation April 9

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis.—Beckman Mill Park is a stateline treasure, just 6 miles west of Beloit, Wis. The park encompasses 50
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Herbal Remedies: Essiac, four-herb formula healing tea

To Your Health By Richard S. Gubbe Burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm and turkey rhubarb. Turkey what? By themselves, each of these herbs
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To Your Health: Kombucha, the old energy drink

To Your Health! By Richard S. Gubbe Perhaps the most intriguing product to jolt the holistic marketplace in recent years is a
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Into the Wild: Pecatonica Ridge Prairie a legacy for future generations

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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The Second Half: Did Dumbo have this problem?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I love to travel! In my Second Half, I am determined to travel whenever I get the
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Yoga Rockford: Chanting unveiled

Yoga Rockford By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Many yoga traditions begin or end class with the chanting of “Aum” (“Om”). In the
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Study shows hunger hitting closer to home

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill.—A new study on hunger, titled
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Wild Ones begin native plant sales

Staff Report The Rock River Valley chapter of Wild Ones is once again sponsoring its native plant sales. The Native Woodland
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Winnebago County Health Department stop-smoking classes start March 31

Staff Report Thursday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m., the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will offer its next series of stop-smoking
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Raw Foods: Digestion, assimilation and elimination

Raw Energy By Brenda Richter The human body has incredible capacity for healing and longevity; we simply need to provide
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Bluebird Workshop April 2 at St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport

Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is sponsoring a Bluebird Workshop Saturday, April 2, at St. John United Church of
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Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District announces annual tree sale

Staff Report Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sale is under way for 2011. Each year, the district sells
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Make-A-Wish helps install stair lifts for Poplar Grove boy

Staff Report Mikey is a happy boy who loves Pokemon, video games, playing outside with his friends and remote control cars.
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The Second Half: Back to the forest

The Second Half By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Have you ever tried to find the right place for a wedding? Twenty-Something Son and
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To Your Health: The buzz about energy healing

By Richard S. Gubbe Energy healing has created quite the buzz. Energy healing requires a specific band of frequency that is referred
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Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital observes National Brain Injury Awareness Month

Staff Report As a leader in brain injury rehabilitation, Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital will join the Brain Injury Association of
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Wellness for the mind, body and spirit—a lecture series for the active adult

Staff Report A lecture series is being offered to the citizens of Rockford and surrounding community. This free, six-part series is
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Pets: SPAY ILLINOIS offers low-cost Spay/Neuter Day

Staff Report SPAY ILLINOIS is hosting a low-cost Spay/Neuter Day for all residents in the Rockford area. There are no income
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Burpee Museum hosts First Person Historical Presentation: Rachel Carson

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor In celebration of Women’s History Month, Burpee Museum of Natural History will host a First Person Historical
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Flowering Dogwood: Spring is in the air! Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and get 10 free trees

Staff Report Celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone
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Small cell lung cancer benefit

From press release RockfordSupport.com is hosting a benefit for Jim Foster from 2-7 p.m., Sunday, March 20 at Casey’s Pub in
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The Second Half: Save the chocolate and coffee!

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist It’s funny how some things jump out at you. A mysterious experience has led me to beg
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Into the Wild: Discover forest, birds and maple syrup at Big Hill Park

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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One Green Thing: Some late resolutions for 2011

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Benefit for Haylie Howe, brain disease victim, April 2

From press release St. Andrew Lutheran Church will host a benefit for Haylie Howe, a 4-year-old who suffers from Vein of
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March is Red Cross Month

• Rock River Chapter hosts open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 From press release March is Red Cross
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The Second Half: Senior moments make my day

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist You’ve heard it a million times: “I went into the kitchen to get something and stood there
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Youth Alcohol Prevention Coalition workshop at Memorial Hall March 18

From press release The Youth Alcohol Abuse Prevention Coalition (YAAPC) announces their annual community workshop titled “Understanding Youth Culture—The Mis-education of
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One Green Thing: Recycling (or reusing) your stuff

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Yoga studio holds grand opening March 12

From press release Long-time Rockford resident, personal fitness trainer and yoga instructor Tamara Bogard will host the grand opening of her
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Straight Shootin’: To list or not to list, that is the (silly) question

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, wants the Illinois State Police (ISP) to make public the list
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OSF opens clinic at east-side Walmart

From press release “The Clinic at Walmart,” operated by OSF Medical Group, opened March 1 inside the Walmart at 1490 Walton
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Book Review: Relentless: A no-holds-barred tale of mental illness

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor In Relentless, Daniel Edwards describes his lifelong battle with mental illness as a living hell, in which
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The Second Half: Ease pain and more with Epsom Salt

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I have been working out at the gym quite a bit lately and noticed some soreness that
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Pet Talk: Assistance dogs offer a new sense of freedom

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Imagine not being able to open a door, not being able to pick
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Into the Wild: Stone Bridge Forest Preserve: A regeneration of land and spirit

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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One Green Thing: What do you mean, there is no recycling bin?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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The Second Half: How healthy is your heart?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist There was an interesting Barbara Walters special on television recently, one where she and a few other
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Lifescape Community Services offers caregiver support group & training

From press release A six-week support group for family caregivers will be offered by Lifescape Community Services beginning Feb. 24. The
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Conservation books for outdoor enthusiasts

By  Melisa Long Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has several helpful
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Yoga Rockford: Embodying yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Matthew Sanford is a yoga teacher and a paraplegic. In his memoir, Waking, Matt takes
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