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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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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Caraotta Chiropractic> Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> The Second Half | Comments (0)

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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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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