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B-Xtreme Fitness Health Fair Sept. 18
From press release
B-Xtreme Fitness Pro Center will hold its first health fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept.18.
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Fierce Green Fire: Thinking like a prairie
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
On a trip out West last winter, a Utah bar offered their pizza in two styles of
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Spanish Dancing Horse at Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere Sept. 18-19
From press release
BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo has announced a visit from “El Gato,” the Spanish Dancing Horse. The public is invited
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Pet Talk: Pet diseases that make people sick
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Sixty-four percent of American households own pets. This percentage is a large indication
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Into The Wild: Angelic Organics–creating a habitat that welcomes and sustains wildlife
In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Local Foods Family Picnic Sept. 11 at Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve
From press release
University of Illinois Extension—Winnebago County will host a Local Foods Family Picnic Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will
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Mystery of the phantom deer
By William W. O’Leary
In the June 9-15 Rock River Times article, “John Deer: From foe to friend,” I wrote that
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Identifying obesity
By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
You may think that with a title as “Identifying obesity,” this is a
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The Second Half: The amazing Friends of Beckman Mill
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
“The gods help them that help themselves.”—Aesop
Here’s a Second Half story that impressed me, surprised me, taught
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Raw Energy: Energize with carbs in the raw
By Brenda Richter
The brain is primarily fueled by carbohydrates. Fiber-rich vegetables are a great source of complex carbs and have
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Waterkeeper News: Waterkeeper catches factory farm polluter
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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On Outdoors: IDNR website offers help in living among deer
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has developed a new website dedicated to helping Illinois residents
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Plant-A-Row for the Hungry Program at U of I
From press release
The University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County Master Gardener Program officially kicks off the 2010 Plant-a-Row for the Hungry
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Harnessing true warrior energy
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
In a world where political correctness and people-pleasing is common, many find themselves unable to meet their
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Into The Wild: Kilbuck Bluffs one of Winnebago County’s oldest forest preserves
In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Benefit Sept. 5 in Genoa for soldier wounded in Afghanistan
From press release
GENOA, Ill.—A fund-raiser for an American soldier injured while serving in Afghanistan will be from noon to 10
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Sexuality expert to discuss ‘Sexual and Relationship Health’ Sept. 9 at Rockford College
From press release
An expert on sexuality, especially as it relates to young women, will give a free talk at Rockford
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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s Recycling Center open Labor Day weekend
From press release
LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) reminds area residents that its Recycling Center in Roscoe, Ill., will
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Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club provides fish for pond stocking
From press release
Sept. 25, the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, along with Pete Reiff and the Logan Hollow Fish Farm, will
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Get trained with Red Cross in September
From press release
The American Red Cross has several upcoming classes in September. It is a great time for residents throughout
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Diabetes Support Group meets at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
From press release
The next OSF Diabetes Support Group meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the St.
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Pet Talk: Creative ways to save on pet food, snacks
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Occasionally, money can get a little tight from time to time, no matter
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Raw Energy: Learn how to soar with plant-based protein
By Brenda Richter
One of the biggest questions on a raw-food, plant-based diet is where do you get your protein? Here
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Anger and rage in modern society
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
For decades, anger management classes have been filled with individuals who’ve lost a battle with heightened emotions
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Guest Column: A new standard…Green Star Restaurants
By Randall Smith
Clock Tower Inn & Resort Executive Chef
Editor’s Note: Chef Smith and I have been thinking about this concept
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On Outdoors: Rains blamed for mosquito crop, West Nile not a concern
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
While officials aren’t able to locate the command post that seems to be sending millions of mosquitoes
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Chicago Shoreline Marathon Aug. 27-28
From press release
Get your paddles ready! The Fourth annual Chicago Shoreline Marathon (CSM) is quickly approaching Aug 27-28. The CSM
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Independence Village collection site for recycling used eyeglasses
From press release
Independence Village was recently designated as a collection site for used eyeglasses. Anyone with used glasses or frames
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What are essential oils and how do they work?
By Alice Stacionis
Young Living Distributer
So much is heard today about natural remedies. Many are seeking out alternatives to allopathic remedies.
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Pet Talk: How to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
2010 has been the hottest year on record in the United States so
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Native Americans celebrate 15th Annual ‘Honor the Mounds’
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
On a beautiful, warm Saturday afternoon, Aug. 14, the tribes gathered again for the 15th Annual “Honor
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Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center hosts ‘An Evening in the Gardens’
From press release
Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center invites the public to “An Evening in the Gardens,” a fund-raising event from 5
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Governor appoints Rockford’s Dimke to Mississippi River Coordinating Council
Editor’s Note: While applying for a National Park Service (NPS) grant for the Rock River Trail, a letter of support
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Get trained with Red Cross in August
From press release
The American Red Cross has several upcoming classes in August. It is a great time for residents throughout
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U of I Extension program, Living on the Land, comes to Winnebago County
From press release
A new University of Illinois Extension program, Living on the Land, comes to Winnebago County. Living on the
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15th Annual Honor the Mounds Gathering Aug. 14
From press release, flier
The 15th Annual Honor the Mounds Gathering will be Saturday, Aug. 14, at Beattie Park, 400 block
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Cruise Night Roscoe community blood drive
From press release
The Dairy Queen in Roscoe will host a Cruise Night community blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m.,
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PAWS Humane Society to host ‘Yappy Hour’
From flier
PAWS Humane Society will host a special “Yappy Hour” for dogs from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, at Brewsky’s,
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On Outdoors: Hiker caps 4,000-mile Amazon River hike
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A former British Army captain became the first person to complete a 4,000-mile hike along the Amazon
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Free Wellness Fair for local seniors
From press release
Local Shriners are doing their part to help local seniors stay healthy. A free “Senior Circus” Health and
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Waterkeeper News: New threat to Rock River from Iowa
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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Bicycle camp helps people with disabilities pedal toward dreams
From press release
Lose The Training Wheels, Inc., a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization, brings its innovative style of teaching people with disabilities
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Burpee program explores ecology of plants from ground to tree level
From press release
Burpee Museum of Natural History will present a program to explore “The Transition From Canopy to Ground: The
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Learning and service to benefit the environment
From press release
The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is an innovative program of the University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County, in which
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The Second Half: Creativity–why bother?
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
In my Second Half of life, I made a decision to get creative, channeling my most inspired
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U of I Extension hosts small farm tour Aug. 13
From press release
Brightflower Nursery in Stockton and Famous Fossil Winery in Cedarville are the destinations of a tour sponsored by
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OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center files waiver to join Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Network
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center has announced it will upgrade its organ and tissue donor program by
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On Outdoors: Not much to go on from Asian carp studies
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
While the presence of bighead Asian carp in the Illinois River continues to be widely experienced, wildlife
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Into The Wild: Castle Rock State Park an area of major scientific importance
As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Book Review: Life Afloat by Don Miller–Lessons learned cruising down northern Illinois rivers
Review by Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
In Life Afloat (Stories from the “Notes From the Dells” Newsletter, 1989-2009), Don Miller’s short,
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