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On Outdoors: Area anglers slay hundreds of U.P. smallmouths

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer May was a successful month for six area fishermen during a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Members of
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Mega-dairy, mega-hog plant, mega-Tyson chicken, mega pollution

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper. He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and about
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | 1 Comment

Pet Talk: Does your pet need a summer shave?

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University The summer weather in Texas can become almost unbearable, especially here in the
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Guest Column: John Deer: From foe to friend

By William W. O’Leary In 1999, a tall yearling buck deer tore off the top third of a fruit-laden pear tree
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Help plant butterfly milkweed, grey-headed coneflowers at Nygren June 12

From press release ROCKTON, Ill.—The greenhouse is full of butterfly milkweed, grey-headed coneflowers and June grass, and the Natural Land Institute
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rockford man snags sturgeon in Rock River

May 22, this sturgeon was caught by Nick Sparacino of Rockford during a camping trip at Crow Valley Campgrounds in
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rockford City Market announces eight additional vendors

From press release The Rockford City Market has approved eight additional vendors for the inaugural season, bringing the total number of
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

The Second Half: My aging face

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Staring at the mirror the other day, I asked myself, “Who is that haggard old lady?” Of
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in The Second Half | 3 Comments

Deadline June 9 for Black Male Health Communtiy Action Team Banquet

From press release The Seventh Annual Black Male Health Community Action Team Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 11,
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Fierce Green Fire: Feeling something–anything–about Gulf oil spill is the key

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Some topics are easy to write about, others much less so. Each of the last several weeks,
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Horse cribbing and dentistry

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Pet owners sometimes forget animals need dental maintenance just like we do. It
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Atwood Park…Walden Pond or the Magic Kingdom?

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | 1 Comment

On Outdoors: Musky fly fishing: Art and the common man’s trophy

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Not many anglers think of going after the elusive and utterly fierce musky with flies. However, many
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Mark your calendars for U of I Agronomy Day 2010

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Mark your calendars for an opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries in crop sciences during the
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Tree makes three

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist My regular readers know I plan to live to be 120 years old. Specialists in longevity will
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

Winnebago County reports increase in pertussis cases

From press release The Winnebago County Health Department is reporting a pertussis outbreak (whooping cough). During the first four months of
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Wine in Bloom Open House

From press release MASSBACH, Ill.—Massbach Ridge Winery invites visitors to share in the celebration of spring during their Wine in Bloom
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony ‘Golden Motion’ fitness program helps flexibility, strength

From press release The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness offers “Golden Motion,” a conditioning fitness program
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Health information now available at your fingertips at Choices Natural Market

From press release Choices Natural Market, Rockford’s natural food store, is excited to announce the addition of “Oscar,” our new Fresh
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Have breakfast with 1st Step Chiropractic June 5

From press release Join 1st Step Chiropractic for breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday June 5. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, muffins, fruit,
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

EPA announces start of national lead-safe renovation program

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that renovations and repairs of pre-1978 housing must now be
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 2 Comments

Waterkeeper News: Triumph Foods should have had an EIS done instead of an EIA

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

1st Step Chiropractic: A different way to do chiropractic

Dr. Philip Schalow In any group of people, you may find some who have derived great benefit from one of the
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center offers free camp for grieving children and teens

From press release Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center and The Moyer Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Major League Baseball
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Fierce Green Fire: Jeff Corwin continues to be a source of inspiration

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Redemption. We are a society that is in love with getting and giving second chances. It would
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | 5 Comments

Green Festival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier

Editor’s note: The Rock River Times, “Rockford’s ‘Green’ newspaper,” will premiere the Rock River Trail and new Rock River Trail
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Guest Column: Pondering in spring

By Andrea Hazzard First Hand Harvest Grower I have a love affair with a simpler time, and I believe that we create
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Anglers return to U.P. for smallmouth outing

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With the success of last year’s Big Bay de Noc, Mich., smallmouth bass trip, Rock Valley Anglers
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘Rebuilding Soil by Recycling’ composting workshop

From press releaseUniversity of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will host the composting workshop “Rebuilding Soil by Recycling” from 9:30 to 11:30
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Natural Food Cooperative’s Midtown Farmers’ Market begins May 21

From press release Recent talk has been in the media about new farmers’ markets in Rockford. Rockford has a successful farmers’
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

The joy of teaching canoeing & news!

By Tom Lindblade President, Illinois Paddling Council I first taught someone how to paddle working at a summer camp in 1961, and
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

Reiki Energy International expands July Health Fair

From press release Reiki Energy International has expanded its inaugural REI Health Fair & Expo at the Clock Tower Resort July
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Park District’s Lockwood Park holds ‘Animal Mania’

From press release Rockford Park District invites everyone to Lockwood Park for “Animal Mania” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Camp Fire USA offers Youth Bereavement Camp

From press release Camp Fire USA North Central Illinois Council is again sponsoring its Treasure of Life Camp at Stronghold, near
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Benefit for Rodney Hoover May 23 at B.J.’s Place

From flier A benefit for “Hot Rod” Rodney Hoover, 30, of Rockford, will begin at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 23, at
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center in Pecatonica open house May 23

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—The Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center, 10076 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, Ill., will host a free open house
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rockford Health System VIP Employer Wellness Program hosts first Walk for Wellness

From press release The First Rockford Health System VIP Employer Wellness Program “Walk for Wellness” is scheduled from 8:30 to 10:30
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Program about ‘Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois’ at Burpee May 20

From press release Wild Ones—Rock River Valley Natural Landscapers will host a program about “Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois” at 7
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Beckman Mill County Park–Where nature and history meet

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Are people hazards to pets?

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Dogs, cats and other pets are a special blessing to the lives of
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May 18, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Handbook for life–part four

Editor’s note: The following is the fourth in a four-part series. Part one appeared as an Online Exclusive in the
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in The Second Half | 1 Comment

Children’s eyes more susceptible to long-term damage from UV rays

From press release CHICAGO—As children begin to head out to enjoy the warmer weather, many parents remember to apply sunscreen to
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony Community Health Program explores complementary medicine

From press release “Complementary Medicine: Maximizing Your Health & Wellness” is the title of the free OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony Center for Sports Medicine offers discount on golf program

From press release If you are searching for a unique gift, perhaps for a graduation or Father’s Day or for your
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Triumph hog plant rears its head again in East Moline

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: May all beings be happy!

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio We all search for peace and harmony because we feel it lacking in our lives. We
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Game night May 7 to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

From press release “A Night of Games and Music” for the Relay For Life of Winnebago County will be held starting
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Stamping out hunger one town at a time

From press release Letter carriers in Rockford will “Stamp Out Hunger” Saturday, May 8, when the annual food drive starts its
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony Cancer Center offers free skin cancer screening

From press release The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care is offering a free skin cancer screening from 8
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

S.I.P. Kids at Saturn of Rockford May 7-8 to combat child abductions

From press release According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 797,500 children go missing every year. Police officials say time is
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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