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Gun show at Forest Hills Lodge Feb. 24

Online Staff Report Pine Tree Pistol Club will host a gun show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24,
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February 21, 2013 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: The correlation between weight loss, sleep and thyroid issues

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Part 2 of a 3-part series This is part two of a three-part
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 2 Comments

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics March 2 at Rock Cut

Online Staff Report NORMAL, Ill. — It’s not every day people are willing to “go jump in a lake” — particularly
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Engineering a Triceratops’ Feb. 23 at Burpee

Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., will host “Engineering Day: Engineering a Triceratops” from 1
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics’ ‘Farmer John’ launches Kickstarter campaign

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — Farmer John Peterson believes everyone needs a farm to love. He’s raising $150,000 on Kickstarter, the
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Seven self-defense moves every female should know

Online Staff Report Matt Numrich loves to teach at his Rockford Martial Arts school, Elite Defense Systems. He has had
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Lifescape Community Services hosts medication workshop Feb. 27

Online Staff Report Lifescape Community Services is hosting a free workshop in February to teach older adults, families and caregivers
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Van Matre HealthSouth receives clinical award

Online Staff Report Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 950 S. Mulford, Rockford, has been honored for its clinical excellence among HealthSouth’s
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Illinois judges support effort to provide 1 million meals to hungry Illinoisans

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — During the last two weeks in February, several courthouses in Illinois will become more than
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Prairie View Assisted Living under new management

Online Staff Report WINNEBAGO, Ill. — Parkside Management Services, LLC, of Skokie, Ill., has assumed the management and day-to-day operations of
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Presence Saint Joseph Center to dedicate new addition

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Presence Saint Joseph Center, formerly known as Provena St. Joseph Center, 659 E. Jefferson
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Hunters, anglers have $2.34 billion impact in Illinois

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 1.31 million people who hunt or fish in Illinois have a tremendous impact on the
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Burpee lecture series features Field Museum curator of mammals Feb. 24

Online Staff Report Bruce D. Patterson, Ph.D., MacArthur Curator of Mammals, Science and Education at the Field Museum of Natural History
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales participants enjoyed wintery day of education

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension hosted more than 50 people at its Third Annual Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Applications for Community Action Gardens now available

• Informational meeting Feb. 21, application deadline March 8 Online Staff Report Applications are now available for participation in the Community Action Gardens,
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Pony club riding center opens in McHenry County

• Paddock Hills Pony Club Riding Center open house Feb. 23 Online Staff Report UNION, Ill. — Paddock Hills Pony Club Riding Center
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Ask the Doc: What is a ‘standard’ chiropractor and who sets the standard?

Editor’s note: Dr. Philip Schalow’s new featured article, “Ask the Doc,” will appear monthly. This is the second in the
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Wild Ones’ Native Woodland Plant Sale runs through April 22

• Plants offered are native to north central Illinois and southern Wisconsin; Wild Ones’ next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 21 Staff Report The
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Health Matters: When it’s more than the winter blues

By Amber Thompson Medical student and member of the student group, Physicians for Social Responsibility, University of Illinois College of Medicine
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Blood donors receive free pint of Culver’s frozen custard in February

Staff Report Throughout the month of February, anyone who registers to donate blood with the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC)
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Wildlife documentary to be screened at Freeport’s Lindo Theatre in February

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport’s Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago, will feature limited-release presentations of the BBC Films documentary One
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Go Red for Women Luncheon Feb. 20 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report Rockford women and the men who love them will join the fight against heart disease in women at the
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

February is American Heart Health Month

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — As Valentine’s Day approaches,
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tips for outdoor exercise during winter season

Staff Report MILWAUKEE — During this cold time of year, it can be natural to want to curl up inside and
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pull some heartstrings this Valentine’s Day — adopt a manatee!

Online Staff Report Valentine’s Day is a special time to show some heart. Save the Manatee Club suggests giving meaningful,
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Lifescape Community Services, Immanuel Lutheran Church host community workshop on safe medicine use

Online Staff Report Most older adults live with at least one chronic condition, including arthritis, heart disease or diabetes, take
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Explore Invertebrates’ at Burpee Museum Feb. 9

Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford, will offer “Burpee Explorers: Explore Invertebrates — Hearts”
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: The correlation between weight loss, sleep and thyroid issues

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (First of a series) It is hard to believe that Jan. 1
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

RVC Dental Hygiene Clinic seeks patients

Staff Report Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Dental Hygiene Program is looking for patients who have not received regular routine dental hygiene
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Submissions sought for Green Lens Environmental Film Festival

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — In celebration of Earth Day, Northern Illinois University (NIU) will host the Third Annual Green Lens
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Klehm offers families ‘A Fresh Look at Winter’ Feb. 9

Staff Report Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, will offer “A Fresh Look at Winter” as
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Candlelight hike at Beckman Mill Park Feb. 8

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County Parks Advisory Committee is hosting a candlelight hike fund-raiser benefiting the Green Fund from
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Park District’s Birds of Prey exhibit wins award

Staff Report In just a few short months, the new Birds of Prey exhibit at Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at Midway Village Feb. 11

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension will co-host the 17th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Blood and marrow drive at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall Feb. 9

Online Staff Report Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and Q98.5 will host a blood and marrow drive from
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Elite Defense Systems offers Adult Street Safe Self-Defense

Online Staff Report One of the myths in martial arts is that one needs to be a “black belt” to
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics offers winter classes for kids, adults

Online Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — The veggie fields are still resting under the light blanket of snow, but there are
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Students get anti-bullying and safety course through Elite Defense Systems

Online Staff Report As bullying continues to be an issue at every school, private or public, students are now getting
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

UI Extension workshops address food safety

By Leanne Lucas University of Illinois Extension News Writer University of Illinois Extension is offering the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Workshop at
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Cholesterol screening clinics offered Feb. 7-9

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is offering a “Heart Month” special on the mornings of Feb. 7-9 of
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Burlington Coat Factory raises funds for women’s heart health

Online Staff Report Burlington Coat Factory, a national off-price retailer offering designer merchandise at everyday low prices, has announced the launch
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Free pancakes at IHOP Feb. 5 as part of Children’s Miracle Network fund-raiser

Online Staff Report Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP, one of America’s most popular family-friendly restaurants, known for “everything you love about
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January 31, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News> Nation & World | 1 Comment

Annual Forest Stewardship Conference March 9

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Orchid Quest 2013 Feb. 2-3 at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center

Online Staff Report MADISON, Wis. — Orchid Quest 2013, sponsored by the Madison Orchid Growers’ Guild, will be held at the
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican, Rosecrance partnernership aims to improve continuum of mental health care services

Online Staff Report Wednesday, Jan. 30, SwedishAmerican and Rosecrance Health Network announced a new partnership aimed at improving the continuum of
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | 1 Comment

Battle of the Badges blood drive Jan. 31 in Belvidere

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Thursday, Jan. 31, Belvidere Police and Fire departments will host blood drives in their semi-annual
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Rescue Mission benefits from area Taco John’s holiday specials

Online Staff Report Once again this year, two Rockford-area Taco John’s restaurants supported Rockford Rescue Mission with holiday specials. The Machesney
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Heart Hospital hosts heart care events at Giovanni’s Feb. 4

Staff Report Monday, Feb. 4, The Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican will present the “18th Annual Cardiology Millennium” for professionals and “Heart
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The purpose of yoga postures

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Out of the 196 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that describe the practice and philosophy of yoga,
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | 1 Comment

Youth nature programs begin Feb. 2 at Rockford’s Atwood Park

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center invites youth ages 6-12 for Atwood Wanderings activities each Saturday in February (Feb. 2,
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)


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