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In This IssueRight in Our Region:Rockford Art Museum’s 100th....Cover & p. 20

Your HomeHoliday Home Preparation ........................ 11

Inspiration & Worship ..............................12

Your KitchenCooking With the Kids ................................15.Your StyleBuild an Affordable, Beautiful Wardrobe ...17

Your HealthWhen Trouble is Afoot .................................25

Your Fun .....................................................27.On the Town ..............................................29

Your MoneyDrafty Windows Cost Money ......................33

TipsUnderstanding Assisted Living....................31

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T here’s something ab out the hol iday season that mak es gathering with

f amil y and f riends f eel ex tra spec ial . B ut b etween the c ook ing, dec orating and shopping, preparing f or the hol idays c an b e overwhel ming.

T o reduc e stress and stay organiz ed, mak e a l ist of al l the task s you need to c ompl ete around the house, and appl y a deadl ine f or eac h proj ec t. T his wil l hel p you prioritiz e and stay on sc hedul e, el imi-nating any l ast- minute sc ramb l es.

O f c ourse, there are standard house-hol d c hores l ik e vac uuming, window wiping and c ounter c l eaning, b ut don’t f orget to c onsider these other hol iday prep proj ec ts that may not b e on your l ist.

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2 . C l ear th e F ridg e. C reate spac e in your f ridge and throw out any ex pired produc ts, mak ing room f or your hol iday menu items and any unex pec ted dishes that guests may b ring.

3 . F resh en th e C arpet. R egul ar vac -uuming wil l hel p el iminate surf ac e dirt and pet hair, b ut it won’t el iminate set- in stains and ground- in grime. D epending on b udget and time, you c an either rent a c arpet deep c l eaner or hire a prof essional to c l ean the c arpeted rooms of your home prior to hosting your b ig hol iday event.

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Three Easy Tips for Cooking with KidsN ow that temperatures have started to

drop, k eeping k ids ac tive c an b e a dif -fi cult task Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do in your own home to keep chil-dren engaged and help limit their video game and T V time. C ook ing together rein-f orc es math, sc ienc e and reading c ompre-hension skills, and builds great memories.

1 . E stab l ish G ood Hab its. T eac h k ids to wash their hands b ef ore, during and af -ter cooking. Kid-friendly tools, like a small step stool or high-tech faucet, can help make reinforcing these habits even easier. Let your little sous-chefs know that they should wash their hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, by helping them count or singing the Happy irthday song twice. Remember to set a good example by wash-ing your own hands before and after eating and during the c ook ing proc ess, as needed.

2 . Dif f erent S tag es f or Dif f erent A g es. Understanding which tasks your child is capable of doing is important. Children under years old en oy observ-

ing how recipes are compiled and can help out with small tasks like setting the table, while school-age children can strengthen their math skills as they help combine in-gredients f or rec ipes and prac tic e c ook ing basics, like cracking an egg.

T his stage is a great time to introduc e the importanc e of c hoosing nutritious in-gredients for everyday cooking, which can help lay the groundwork for a healthy life-style. Tap teenagers for help by encourag-ing them to choose the menu or explore new and ex c iting c uisine.

3 . T im ing is E v ery th ing . A voiding a tight schedule is important. Instead of in-volving children in the dinner rush, enlist their help on a weekend afternoon when there s plenty of time for uestions, experi-ments or careful demonstrations. Choose a time when everyone is well-rested and not easily frustrated.

Plan ahead when deciding what recipe you will cook together. For younger kids, consider starting with a simple dish that has

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fewer than fi ve ingredients, like a fruit salad or an easy muffi n recipe. A pi a assembly line allows children to show their creativity by choosing their own mini-crusts, sauces, c heese and toppings. ❚ (Source: BPT)

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With eac h new season c omes the f a-mil iar urge to shop and stoc k up

on the l atest f ashion trends. I t c an b e to get everything you want, however, with-out b reak ing the b ank . S o, how do you do it on a b udget? T he f ashion ex perts at H anes of f er some tips and tric k s:

S tart with th e B asics. S el ec t a f ew stapl e piec es that c an b e mix ed and matc hed with other items in your c l oset. T hink b l ac k and grey penc il sk irts paired with white, grey and b l ac k tops. T hese timel ess and traditional b asic s c an b e mix ed and matc hed with pants, c ardi-gans, sweaters, sc arves and other ac c es-sories, giving you endl ess possib il ities for building outfl ts. ake sure your sta-ple pieces are made well, fl t well and feel c omf ortab l e, so you’l l ac tual l y use them.

For an elegant fl nish to your look, add styl ish l egwear f rom H anes. Wheth-er you’re l ook ing f or a sil k y sheer nude or a seasonl ess b l ac k tight, H anes of f ers a variety of styl es that of f er a c omf ort-

Aff ordable Fashion Tips for Dressing Your Bestable fl t, for all body types, at an afford-ab l e pric e. P erf ec t f or year- round wear, H anes l egwear worn with a dress, sk irt or even shorts c an real l y el evate your l ook . P air them with c hic , high- heel ed b oots or pumps to b e ul tra on- trend this season. I f you pl an on sporting c hunk y, l ug- sol ed shoes or b oots, go f or H anes’ opaq ue tights, whic h provide heavier c overage.

A l way s A ccessoriz e. T he ul timate ac c essory worth a l ittl e spl urge is al ways the handb ag. F il l ed with your dail y must-haves, handb ags are b oth f unc tional and splurge-worthy. ake sure to invest in a b ag that’s designed to l ast.

T he l atest l ook in handb ags is a struc -tured b ag with an O l d H ol l ywood f eel inspired b y ic ons of the S il ver S c reen. S hiny metal c hains, c l asps and handl es are al l the rage. S el ec t a c ol or that c om-pl ements your everyday wardrob e.

T he k ey to b uil ding a great wardrob e is k eeping it updated with a f ew af f ord-ab l e trendsetting piec es eac h season. B ut

b ef ore you go shop-ping, sort through your c l othes to de-termine what stil l work s and what shoul d b e given away to c harity or sol d at your f avor-ite c onsignment store.

A f ter al l , any money earned on things you no l on-ger need c an b e reinvested in new f ashions to k eep you l ook ing and f eel ing your b est. ❚(Source: F a m i l y F ea t ures )

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When a person’s knees begin to ache regularly, the culprits of-

ten are their feet, says Dr. Robert Heit of Heit Health Center, 7445 E. State St., Rockford.

“The foot foundation can have a huge impact on your knee,” Heit says. “We look at the arch and the biomechan-ics of the foot, because so many people need to be in orthotics, or in foot sup-ports.”

That’s because if the foot is not properly supported – and especially if the arch has fallen or is misaligned – then that changes the alignment of the tibia and fi bula (the lower leg bones). Those bones, in turn, put improper pressure on the knee ligaments, and may even mis-align the kneecap. Over time, Heit says, all of that misalignment produces achy, unstable knees.

Achy Knees? Try Checking Your Feet, FirstThat’s not to say that lower back

problems don’t also contribute to knee problems, Heit adds. It’s just not the most common cause.

“If someone has knee issues, the fi rst thing to do is to look at your feet,” he says. “If you have a back issue along with it, then obviously that’s a part, too. So if somebody has knee problems, and they’ve got lower back problems as well, they need to come see a chiropractor without any hesitation.

“If there aren’t a lot of lower back issues, but the person has knee issues, I would look toward the feet and have that patient try to sense whether they have fl at feet.”

That’s where orthotic shoe inserts can make a world of difference by im-proving a person’s foundation, he says.

Once that’s corrected, physical ther-

apy or other rehab can help strengthen muscles around the knees, including the vastis medialis oblique, which helps hold the kneecap in place.

“Even a short realm of physical re-hab would let us educate them on how to strengthen that,” Heit adds. ❚

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“The Story of India (Bharat Maaki Kahaani)”Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Performance in English of a Hindi poem authored by Professor Kanwal Prashar, originally performed at Rock Valley College in 1986 for the India Association, telling the story of the history of Indian civili-zation. First Tuesday Lecture Series. Student Center Atrium, RVC, rockvalley.edu.

IceHogs at BMO Harris Bank CenterNov. 8 & 9. 7 p.m. Cheer on the Rockford Ice-Hogs at these back-to-back games against the Iowa Wild. This will be the first time in fran-chise history that the IceHogs take on the Wild. Get tickets by calling (815) 968-5222 or going to any Ticketmaster location or the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office.

Antique & Craft Fair in FreeportNov. 9, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Crafts, antiques, bake sale, food sale. Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, (815) 233-0057.

Botany Lab: Splendid SpicesNov. 9, 10:30 to noon. Learn about the wide world of spices and herbs and plant your own herb garden to take home! Pre-registra-tion is required. Call (815) 987-8858 or visit Rockfordparkdistrict.org to register. Nicho-las Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. 2nd St.

Scraps to SculptureNov. 9, 2-4 p.m. Take a look at the wooden sculptures and artworks in the Freeport Art Museum, and then use wood sraps to make your own inspired piece! freeportartmu-seum.org.

RSO: Love of NatureNov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Steve Larsen, conductor; Jesse Parker, piano. Heitzeg: Aqua (Homage to Jacques Cousteau); d’Indy: Symphony on a French Mountain Air; Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major (Pastorale). Coronado Per-forming Arts Center, Rockford. Tickets: (815) 965-0049, rockfordsymphony.com.

Harpist Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist Tai MurrayNov. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. An amazing collaboration between two critically acclaimed musicians: Harpist Ann Hobson Pilot and Violinist Tai Mur-ray. Now retired, Pilot was Boston Sympho-ny Orchestra’s principal harpist. Mendelssohn Hall, 406 N. Main St. (815) 964-9713.

Musica Maxima: Music from ParisNov. 10, 3 p.m. First Congregational Church

of Beloit’s Musica Maxima Series presents “Music from Paris.” Music from the late Ro-mantic/early Modern era of Paris will be per-formed, including piano works by Debussy, played by Johanna Baldwin, and organ works by Franck, Vierne and Tournemire, played by Max Yount.

Great Gardens of Japan: A Pictorial TourNov. 14, 7-8 p.m. Attendees will be taken through this pictorial journey by Anderson Gardens do-cent Janet Heuer. Presented from a historical perspective, Heuer will provide background on gardens in Japan and how they have evolved into the modern gardens existing today. Ander-son Japanese Gardens. 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford. (815) 316-3307.

Live Music with Ken Curtis Nov. 15. 7-10 p.m. Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine at Northleaf Winery while listening to Ken Curtis’ folk and rock & blues performance. 232 S. Janesville St., Milton, Wis. northleafwin-ery.com.

Brad Paisley at BMO Harris Bank Center Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Country music superstar Brad Paisley’s “Beat This Summer Tour 2013.” Special guests are Chris Young and Danielle Bradbery. This tour supports Paisley’s most recent album, “Wheelhouse.” Tickets can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center or through Ticketmaster.com. ❚

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Watch player Jimmy Hayes in action at the Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild game Nov. 8 & 9, 7 p.m.

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2nd Cousins Bar & Grill, 6246 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, (815) 637-2660: 11/6, 11/7, 11/13 & 11/14 DJ Quick Mixin Nick; 11/9 & 11/16 DJ JES-ONE; 11/8 Smokin Gunz; 11/15 County Line; 11/29 Southern Charm; 12/6 Sons of Many B’s w/Guest Stroker Red, all 9 p.m.

Big Al’s, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rkfd., (815) 398-6411: 11/15 The Sensations; 11/16 Clutch Cargo; 11/22 Classical Blast; 11/23 The Classix; 11/30 X51, all 9 p.m.

Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, (608) 362-8577: Fri. & Sat. First 2 Weekends of Month: Mike Williamson; Third Fri.: Mike Williamson; Third Sat. & Fourth Fri. & Sat. Phil Ramsey, all 7 p.m.

Cannova’s, 1101 W. Empire, Freeport, (815) 233-0032: Live Pianist Fri. & Sat. 6-9 p.m.

Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rkfd.: 11/9 RSO: Love of Nature, 7:30 p.m.; 11/15 In the Mood 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; 11/16 Cast of Impractical Jokers, 7:30 p.m.; 11/19 Buddy Valastro: TLC’s The Cake Boss Live! 7:30 p.m.; 11/22 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, 8 p.m.; 11/23 1964: The Tribute, 8 p.m. Call (815) 968-0595, coronadopac.org.

District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State, Rkfd., (815) 977-4524: 11/8 Unity the Band, 10 p.m.; 11/15 Jamie Campbell & The Redneck Romeos, 10 p.m.; 11/16 Sixteen Candles, 10 p.m.; 11/20 Wayland & Royal Bliss w/The Merkins; 11/23 Mike & Joe, 10 p.m.; 11/29 Hairbangers Ball, 10 p.m.; 11/30 Dueling Pianos, 8 p.m.

JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St., Rockford, (815) 965-8903: 11/8 Song Sister; 11/15 Merv Collins & Nic Juric all 7 p.m.

Jax Pub, 4160 North Perryville Rd. Loves Park, (815) 877-0600: Wed., Fri., Sat., Music w/Special Guest.

Kryptonite, 308 W. State, Rkfd., (815) 965-0931: 11/8 Matthew Ed Stillman / The Sons of Many B’s, 10 p.m.; 11/9 Bring Your Ray Gun, 8 p.m.

Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison, Rkfd., (815) 962-7944: 11/8 Henhouse Prowlers; 11/9 Daddy’s Got a New .45; 11/15 Mana Kintorso; 11/16 On My Six w/Clean Mary, all 9:30 p.m.

Oscars Pub & Grill, 5980 East State St.,

Rkfd., 815-399-6100: Wed., Fri., Sat., Music w/Special Guest.

Murphy’s Pub & Grill, 501 S. Perryville, Rkfd., (815) 986-0950: 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20 DJ Sandy Monster; 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 DJ Aaron Hodge; 11/8, 11/15, & 11/22 DJ JES-ONE, all 9 p.m.

Poison Ivy, 5765 Elevator Road, Roscoe, (815) 623-1480: Live DJ Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m.

Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park, (815) 636-9207: 11/9 Radio Stars; 11/16 Vintage Vinyl; 11/21 3 Good Men; 11/23 Men of Our Times; 11/30 No Dice, all 9 p.m.

Rockton Inn, 102 E. Main St., Rockton, (815) 624-8877: Thu. Harlan Jefferson, 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. DJ Ron Schoepfer, 8 p.m.; First Fri. of month Dirtee Sheetz, 8:30 p.m.; 2nd Fri. of month Ken Curtis 7 p.m.

Shooters (inside Don Carter Lanes), 4007 E. State St., Rkfd., (815) 399-0314: Live Band Sat., 9 p.m. Shooters East (inside Cherry Bowl), 7171 Cherryvale Blvd., (815) 332-5229: 11/8 The Steve Stapler Band; 11/9 Bad Indication; 11/15 Missing Links; 11/16 Bullet, all 9 p.m.

Shooters North (inside Forest Hills Lanes), 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, (815) 654-3900: Live Band Sat. S p l i t t e r s , 5318 N. 2nd

St., Loves Park, (815) 8 7 7 - 6 0 5 1 : 11/8 Mr. B u r g u n d y ; 11/9 Dirty F i s h n e t S t o c k i n g s ; 11/15 Flight Risk. ❚


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With temperatures dropping, now is a good time to improve your home’s

energy effi ciency. Drafty windows and doors can dramatically increase heating costs. That’s why it’s important to per-form a walk-around now, to verify wheth-er your windows are in working order or need replacement.

The typical American household spends $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half spent on heating and cool-ing costs, according to ENERGY STAR. Updating your home with more energy-effi cient window options can help protect your home from cold weather and save on costly repairs down the road.

“Completing an annual home walk-around is a great way to check for po-tential maintenance needs and home improvements,” says Kathy Krafka Harkema, spokesperson for Pella Win-dows and Doors.

“Look for leaks, feel for drafts, and replace or repair worn or broken items to help avoid more costly damage.”

How to Inspect Windows and Doors• Inspect interior and exterior fi nishes

and the space around them. Is the paint or stain in good condition? Signs of fl aking and peeling, or water stains, may mean that it’s time to refi nish or replace the win-dow or door.

• Check windowsills and door tracks for dirt and debris, like sand, leaves, in-sects or pine needles that could hamper the operation and performance of win-dows and doors. Remove debris by gen-tly sweeping out the area with a soft, dry brush and vacuuming.

• Check weather stripping around windows and doors, reattaching or replac-ing loose or torn pieces.

• Feel for uneven sliding and sticking when you open or close a window. Use a non-oily lubricant, like paraffi n wax, on the opposing surfaces to help reduce stick-ing.

• Replace broken or inoperable win-dows and doors with safer, more energy-effi cient ones. Those that do not open and

close easily could be a safety risk, espe-cially in the event of a fi re. ❚

(Source: BPT)

Check Windows and Doors to Save on Utility Costs

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