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Autumn Leaf Run to Help Freeport Parks Fight Beetles

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s the emerald ash borer makes its way across the United States, decimating ash trees along the way, proactive local co unities are fighting back.

The F reeport Park District is taking its fight to the beetle, b re oving and replacing storm-damaged or otherwise unhealthy ash trees before the invading insect reaches Stephenson ount . nd it s getting close. he destructive green beetle was recently discovered in both Jo Daviess and innebago counties.

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In This Issue Right in Our Region: Autumn Leaf Run..................... Cover & p. 20 Your Home Avoid Chimney Fires ..................................11 Inspiration & Worship ..............................12 Your Kitchen Tips for Tailgaters ......................................15 .

Your Style Fresh Back-to-School Looks ......................17 Your Health Better Dental Implants ...............................25 Your Fun ................................................... 27 .

On the Town ............................................. 29 Your Money Car Histories Impact Insurance Rates........33 Tips Is Your Pet Too Fat? ..................................31

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ow that we’ve turned the corner into O ctober, many Type A’s are already preparing for the holidays. Y ou know who I mean. These people actually lounge by the fire in their er y Christmas sweaters, sipping holly- berry chai lattes and watching holiday TV specials in real time. B y D ec. 5, their gifts are purchased & wrapped; ten kinds of cookies are baked & stored in the freez er; their homes are lit up like D isneyworld; the holiday feasts are all planned out and their Christmas cards were posted on B lack Friday.

Then there’s me. Along about now, I form my holiday “to do” list and vow that TH IS is the year I will get ahead of schedule, by G od. Then I procrastinate until adrenaline kicks in, at about 5: 02 p.m. on D ec. 2.

If you happen to be in the aforementioned Christmas sweater group, do me a favor: D on’t go around cheerfully asking other people, on or about D ec. 1, “G ot all your Christmas shopping done? I do! ” We mere mortals j ust can’t take it.

Regardless of your personality type, consider making this the year you intentionally shop at locally owned stores for your holiday gifts, food & wine, home dé cor … and even those perky Christmas sweaters. Why? B ecause shopping locally is a guaranteed way to boost our local economy; even Washington politicians can’t mess this one up for us.

And j ust think how much more enj oyable your shopping experience will be when you buy from proprietors who handpick their inventory and have real enthusiasm for it? Watch for reams of “buy local” gift ideas in coming issues of Sm ar t L iving W eek l y .

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Burn Seasoned Wood to Avoid Chimney Fires

By Jim Killam

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f you o n a fire lace or oo sto e, your chimney nee s regular attention, says ra an er ey en, o ner of ance himney ystems, onergan ri e, oc for . himney fires ha en because of creosote smo e an unburne articles that form a ammable resi ue. reosote can be stic y, a y, or shiny an har ene . ometimes, se eral forms can be foun insi e the same chimney. et a fire too hot, ith ames too high, an a creosote line chimney can become a blo torch. Other chimney fires burn more slo ly an less noticeably, but they can be e ually angerous in amaging the chimney structure an igniting a home’s oo frame.

One safety ey is burning ry oo . orty fi e to ercent of a li e tree’s eight is ater, an er ey en says. f you burn oo before it’s ha a chance to ry, the fire on’t burn hot enough.

hat means that more smo e an other unburne material go u the chimney an create creosote. “ f it’s been seasone for t o years, e get moisture content o n to aroun or ercent, an er ey en says. “ he oo ten s to burn hotter an e ha e less creosote buil u . ontrary to o ular belief, softer oo s on’t necessarily ro uce more creosote hen burne , he a s. t’s all about the moisture content an ho hot the fire burns. en ro erly seasone oo ro uces some creosote articularly in ery col eather or hen the chimney ue is locate outsi e the house. egar less of the situation, the ational ire rotection ssociation recommen s annual chimney ins ections an cleaning as nee e , an er ey en says. o often to clean a chimney it e en s on se eral ariables seasoning

of the oo , fre uency of fires but as a general gui eline an er ey en recommen s cleaning after burning a cor of oo that’s cubic feet, or a ile four feet high by four feet i e by eight feet long.❚ Get SLW Home & Garden articles every week. Visit NWQSmartLiving. com and start your E-Edition today.

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Lizzie’s Rules T

he 150 th anniversary of the Civil War brings to mind folks who’ve relied heavily on their faith to cope. O ne was E liz a Aiken, of Vermont, who left behind her beloved family in the 1 830s to ourney by at boat, ith her husban , to the “Far West” - - Illinois. H ere, she gave birth to four fine sons ho, one by one, died from diseases. H er sister Roxana visited to comfort Liz z ie, but died from cholera 1 1 days later. Then Liz z ie’s husband fell ill, causing the couple to lose the small estate they’d worked so hard to build.

Rather than turning bitter, Liz z ie leaned on G od. When war broke out, she nursed the wounded in sick tents near Peoria, then moved with the Sixth Illinois Cavalry into dangerous Confederate territory. In time, she oversaw large hospital wards of wounded men, who affectionately called her “Aunt Liz z ie.”

After the war, Liz z ie worked as a missionary in Chicago, visiting about 12,000 sick people in 12 years. In 1892, she set up a board for the U niversity of Chicago; She died at age 8.

The following are Liz z ie’s “rules.”

“I am resolved that, I will never, either in the morning or evening, proceed to any work, until I have rst retired, at least for a few moments, to a private place and implored God for His assistance and blessings.

I will neither do, nor undertake anything which I would abstain from doing if Jesus Christ were standing visibly at my side; nor anything of which I think it is possible that I shall repent in the uncertain hour of my certain death.

I will, with God’s help, accustom myself to do everything without exception, in the name of esus, and as his Disciple, to sigh unto God continually, keeping myself in a constant disposition for prayer. herever I go, I will rst pray to God that I may commit no sin there, but may cause some good.

I will every evening, examine my conduct by these rules.

Oh God, thou seest what I have wri en. ay I be able to read these, my resolutions, every morning with sincerity and every evening with joy.” ❚ ( Sour ce: V ermontCivil W ar .or g) 12

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Plan for Disaster-free, Tailgating Success T

ailgating is an investment in having fun - 42 percent of tailgaters spend more than $500 a season on food and supplies, according to a Tailgating Institute research study. When you' re spending that much on your pregame fun, food failures, cooler crises and other disasters are not an option. H ere are a handful of common tailgating disasters and your game plan for avoiding them:

Food Fai lu r es Choosing the right tailgating foods can make all the difference.

Y ou may dream of serving steak to your tailgating guests, but burgers are much easier to grill and j ust as welcome, especially if you give them a little extra touch. ry stuffing them ith cheese or serving them with a selection of creative toppings, such as avocado, j alapeno or fried onions from the grill.

Y our chips and dip are j ust as important. Y ou can serve the most delicious i , but the ex erience ill fall at if the chip can' t stand up to the dip. G o with a chip that has some substance, like Cape o s ettle oo e af e ut hi s. he ne arm tan anch af e ut or s ell ith a ariety of i a vors, and the double- slicing of the chips makes them thicker than ordinary potato chips, and hearty enough to stand up to the thickest spread. Plus, those ridges provide plenty of lifting power to ensure the maximum amount of dip per chip.

that can' t keep its contents cool can easily ruin the day.

cooking needs; it will be more reliable than a charcoal grill. Check out consumer reviews for sturdy portable chairs, as they will help you to make a smart, informed purchase. It also pays to invest in a good cooler that can stand up to some bumps and scrapes. A damaged cooler

L ocat i on , L ocat i on , Finally, your spot in the parking lot plays an important role in the fun. Y ou want to be near enough to the gates to get into the stadium qui ckly. Latecomers to the lot may end up in a tricky spot that guests on t be able to fin an you ll be the last ones in the door when game time arrives. om etition is fierce for prime spots, so arrive early.

B y simply taking into account each of these suggestions, you are sure to be prepared this football season.❚ ( Sour ce: B P T ) Get SLW Kitchen articles every week.

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E q u i p men t C r i ses With 95 percent of tailgaters prepping food at the stadium ( according to the Tailgating Institute study) , equi pment crises are almost inevitable. Y ou could brea out the charcoal only to fin you forgot the matches, or those collapsible chairs you brought for extra seating prove to be a bit too collapsible. E qui pment that doesn' t behave as planned can put a damper on the entire party.

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Fresh Looks for Busy Back-to-School Routines T

he back- to- school season is hastening the pace of morning routines for everyone, from busy moms to college students.

Fitting your makeup regimen into a hectic schedule can make it challenging to achieve j ust the right look.

M oms need a qui ck, easy look that holds up to daily demands with little maintenance. The pros at E coTools maker of beauty tools using renewable, recycled and cruelty- free materials, offer some advice for creating three easy- to- manage looks for mothers, college students and new makeup wearers as backto- school season gets underway.

Mom’s Flawless Face As the days grow shorter, so does morning primping time. G etting the kids and yourself out the door on time doesn’t leave much room for a beauty routine.

No one wants to pull up to the carpool line with undereye bags and sallow skin, but painstaking makeup application j ust isn’t practical. Focus on the products that will provide the most impact in the shortest amount of time, including concealer, mascara and blush. E coTools Fresh & Flawless Five Piece Complexion Set speeds up morning makeup application by putting e ery brush you nee at your fingerti s.

First, apply a coat of your favorite foundation over your entire face. A tinted moisturiz er or foundation with SPF can be

great time- savers. Cover imperfections with concealer, and buff out the edges to seamlessly blend together. Apply translucent powder to eliminate shine and create a smooth canvas and then eliminate any visible makeup lines with a clean brush. Apply mascara, blush and lipstick, and you’re ready to head out the door in pulled- together perfection.

To learn more about the looks mentioned and the tools needed to achieve them, visit E coTools on Facebook. ❚ ( Sour ce: B P T )

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“We’ve already removed close to 100 trees, but we’ve only been able to replace about 30 of them,” says Jack Carey, executive director of the Freeport Park D istrict. “We’re hoping to replace 30 a year for the next five years.”

The challenge? Tree removal and replacement is expensive.

That’s why the Freeport Parks Foundation is introducing the Autumn Leaf Run/ H ike as a way to not only

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celebrate the vibrant beauty of the fall season, but also raise money for tree replacement.

The 5K event will be O ct. 12 on the lovely, wide tree- lined trails of O akdale Nature Preserve. Runners will enj oy beautiful restored prairies, several bridge crossings, moderate hills and even an oak savannah.

“The run will take place rain or shine,” says Carey, “B ut we’re really hoping for a crisp, cool, fall morning, with the trees in full color.”

In the seven years since it invaded Illinois, the emerald ash borer has destroyed tens of thousands of ash trees.

In fact, the green beetle has killed more than 25 million trees in the M idwest, since its arrival to North America in the mid- 190s .

The small metallic green beetle produces larvae that destroy the water and nutrient- conducting tissues under the bark, ultimately starving the tree.

If you see a small D - shaped exit hole in your ash tree, contact your county extension office.

Although Stephenson County is

hard at work preparing for the impending invasion, Winnebago, the 14t h county in Illinois to be put on the qua rantine list, is well in the midst of battle against the little green pests. Infected trees are being treated with chemicals and many are being removed. No new ash trees should be planted and no firewood should leave the county.

The Freeport Park D istrict has roughly 500 ash trees on its various properties, most of them on the eastern side of the district, in Taylor Park, the first park established by the district, in 19 1.

“We want to replace them with a variety of native trees,” says Carey. “We like to stick to native trees, and we want to plant a wide variety so that no single area can be knocked out again.”

The run is open to all ages and 1s t- 3rd place awards will be given out to the top men and women runners in thirteen age categories: 14 and under; 15- 18; 20- 24; 25- 29; 30- 34, etc., all the way through age 70 and up.

Awards also will be given out the best overall male and female runner.

These two winners will be presented with hand- carved oak trophies, designed and carved by local Freeport artist B rad G usloff.

“We approached B rad with the idea of creating our own trophies, and within a week he gave us two mock- ups,” says Carey, “It’s a great way to make use of our local resources and talent.”

Although the race will be using chipped timing system to accurately document all runners’ times, don’t be discouraged if you’re not the competitive type.

“We’re encouraging hikers and nonrunners to participate as well,” says Carey. “The trail will be marked off all day and if it takes you two hours because you want to enj oy the scenery, that’s okay.”

The Autumn Leaf Run is loosely inspired by the Freeport Park D istrict’s late- June Pretz el Run. “The Autumn Leaf Run is a great opportunity to keep the family active into the fall season and support the beautiful natural landscape of our region at the same time,” says Carey.

O nline registration can be completed at freeportparkdistrict.org now through O ct. 7, for $25 per runner. Runners will receive a long- sleeved cotton t- shirt. Participants can also register the morning of the race, at $35 per runner, between the hours of 7a .m. and 8: 30 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. Water, fruit and other goodies will be available at the finish line.

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Bone Grafts Improve Dental Implant Success

By Jim Killam

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hink of a carpenter attaching a stud wall to a concrete foundation with anchor bolts. If the concrete isn’t solid, there’s nothing to hold those anchors in place and the wall won’t be stable.

That’s the same situation oral surgeons encounter inside a patient’s mouth when installing a dental implant.

They’re attaching an anchor post to the j aw, and later a prosthetic tooth will attach to that post.

In the past, implants often were im-

possible if a patient lacked enough bone density – particularly in the upper j aw, where j ust a thin wall of bone separates the mouth from the sinuses. For many patients today, the problem is being solved with bone grafts.

“We’re able to build bone, which has always been kind of the toughest thing for us to do,” says D r. E dward Rentschler of Rockford O ral & M axillofacial Surgery, 425 Roxbury Road. “So for patients who oftentimes would not be a candidate for implants because of severe bone defect or something, we’re able to provide a service now where we can actually create bone – in the back part of the upper j aw and the sinuses – and then put implants in.”

Forget the idea that a bone graft means attaching a visible hunk of bone inside the j aw; blood wouldn’t circulate through that.

Instead, surgeons use cadaver bone, but it comes in tiny particles that look like sand. Those particles are packed into the tooth socket, and the body begins Dr. Edward Rentschler working with it.

“The body recogniz es the chemical structure of the bone,” Rentschler says.

“So as it’s healing, the capillaries grow in and around all those little particles.

They’re j ust resorbed and new bone is placed around it.”

As the j aw heals – usually in four to six months – the new bone bonds with the implant post and creates a solid structure either for dentures or a permanent, replacement tooth. ❚

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Hoo Haven Animal Show Oct. 5, 11 a.m. Members of Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Rockford visit with some amazing animals. Info: rockfordpubliclibrary.org. Event: Sullivan Center, Rockford.

Boone County Harvest Fest Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Folk art vendors, farmers market, unique bicycle display, build your own scarecrow, horse-drawn wagon rides, food, bonfire. Belvidere Park, 1006 Lincoln Ave., Belvidere, and along the Kishwaukee Riverfront Path. Info: (815)547-5711, boonecountyharvestfest.com.

Fall Prairie Harvest Day Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Help to collect seeds from native wildflowers like Round-headed Bush Clover, Pale Indian Plantain, Sideoats grama and grasses like Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem and Indian Grass. The seeds are cleaned, stored and then planted in preserves owned by NLI next spring. Free.

Info: (815) 964-6666, naturalland.org. Event: Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, Ill. Fossil Hunt Oct. 5,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Find fossils, snails, clams, cephalopods, corals, maybe a trilobite or two. Fossil identification, hammers and guidance provided. BYO bucket or bag to take home your finds. Arrive/depart anytime during the program. $2. Meet at the Stone Quarry parking lot. Info: Byron Forest Preserve, byronforestpreserve.com.

Burpee Museum Presents: René van Rems Oct. 5-6, 9 a.m.-noon workshops; Sat. 6-9 p.m. Workshops led by the noted floral artist and speaker specializing in Europeaninfluenced styles. Dinner Saturday includes van Rems creating floral masterpieces that will be sold by live auction. Thi sis Burpee Museum of Natural History’s Fall Fundraiser.

See Rene van Rems, internationally renowned floral designer, on Oct. 5-6 at Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford.

Make and Take Scarecrow at Midway Village Oct. 5-6, noon-5 p.m. Make a scarecrow; straw provided; purchase accessories on site or BYO. Demos of antique threshing and bailing machines; square dance lessons; horse-drawn wagon rides; more. Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, (815) 397-9112, midwayvillage.com.

Autumn at the Arboretum Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See the fall beauty as all 155 acres are put to use for horse-drawn wagon rides, education, entertainment and activities for all. Free Admission. Klehm, Rockford, klehm.org.

Autumn Leaf Run Oct. 12, 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race. Chiptimed 5K run through the varied terrain at Oakdale Nature Preserve. Proceeds go towards replacing more than 500 trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer. Info/registration: (815) 2335616, freeportparkdistrict.org. Race: Oakdale Nature Preserve, 4433 S. Cranes Grove, Freeport.

Head of the Rock Regatta Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 1,700 crews from universities and clubs across the country compete in 2.75-mile, U.S. Rowing-sanctioned sculling races on the Rock River. Martin Park, 5600 Park Ridge Dr., Loves Park, Ill. Info: rockfordymca.org.

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2nd Cousins Bar & Grill, 6246 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, (815) 637-2660: 10/2 & 10/9 DJ Aaron Hodge; 10/3, 10/8 & 10/10 DJ Sandy Monster; 10/4 & 10/11 Destination Unknown, all 9 p.m.

Big Al’s, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rkfd., (815) 398-6411: 10/5 The Crave; 10/12 Radio Stars, 9 p.m.

Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, (608) 362-8577: Fri. & Sat. First 2 Weekends of Month: Mike Williamson, 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.: 10/4 Dennis Miller; 10/5 RCCA: Cantus; 10/12 RSO: Best of Swing w/ Capitol Quartet, all 7:30 p.m. Call (815) 9680595, coronadopac.org.

District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State, Rkfd., (815) 977-4524: 9/26 10 Years, 7 p.m.; 10/3 Otep / Stolen Babies / New Year’s Day, 7 p.m.; 10/12 Blocktober Fest, 4 p.m., $10 (Static Signal / Bullet / Cylinder 6 / Hairbanger’s Ball).

The Grove, 100 E. Grove, Poplar Grove, (815) 765-1002: Thu. Open Mic, 6 p.m.; Fri. Karaoke, 9 p.m.; 10/5 Smokin Gunz.

Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. 2nd, Loves Park, (815) 977-8585: 10/2 Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band, 6:30 p.m.; 10/5 Bad Indication, 9 p.m.

JustGoods Listening Room, 201 7th St., Rockford, (815) 965-8903: 10/4-10/5: Artscene Music: 10/4 Comfort Food / George Mattson Trio, 9 p.m; 10/5 Mike Lynch, 6 p.m.; Soap Flossers 7 p.m.; Ron Rawhoof, 8 p.m.; Merv Collins, 9 p.m.; 10/11 Acoustic Circus Newgrass & More, 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) 9650931: Thu. Karaoke & BARGO 8:30 p.m.; 10/4 Matthew Ed Stillman, 12 p.m.

Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison, Rkfd., (815) 962-7944: Tue. & Thu. Open Stage; Wed. Karaoke; 10/4 Harmonic Movement; 10/5 Mickey Rosenquist & The Black Squirrel Project, 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: 10/2 & 10/9 DJ Sandy Monster; 10/1, 10/3, 10/8 & 10/10 DJ Aaron Hodge, 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: 10/5 The Classix; 10/12 X51, 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.

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: 10/4 County Line; 10/5 Shifty Shafer; 10/11 Avariss, all 9 p.m.

Shooters North (inside Forest Hills Lanes), 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, (815) 654-3900: Live Band Sat. Splitters, 5318 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, (815) 877-6051: 10/4 Sunset Strip; 10/5 Jamie Campbell & The Redneck Romeos, all 9 p.m.

Stumpy’s Pub, 5801 Columbia P k w y , Rockford, (815) 3161225: 10/12 Three Good Men, 8 p.m. ❚

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re you killing your pet with kindness? An overabundance of food and treats can lead to an unhealthy weight, especially if your pet doesn’t exercise enough.

A 2012 survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found 52.5 percent of dogs and 58.3 percent of cats to be overweight or obese in America. This translates to nearly 80 million dogs and cats. Dr. George Banta, chair of the Veterinary Technology department at Brown Mackie College - Akron, Ohio and Dr. Mary Jo Wagner, attending veterinarian at Argosy University, Twin Cities, offer useful information for pet owners.

How can you tell if your pet is overweight? “It’s not the number of pounds, it’s how the animal carries the weight,” says Banta. “The number on the Body Condition Score is more important than pounds.” The score assesses the condition of an animal, usually on a scale from one to five, taking into account height, weight, and proportions of muscle and fat.

“Just like humans, when animals overeat, they face increased risk for health problems like diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems and cancer,” says Banta.

Choosing the right food is important, too. “As a general rule, young, active dogs need high protein food,” says Wagner. “Older dogs need higher fiber to keep the gastrointestinal (GI) tract moving.”

Limit treats and never offer table scraps.

“Pets do enjoy treats as a reward; however, attention from you is also a reward. It’s important to praise animals. In some ways, spending time with them is better than a treat,” Wagner says. ❚ (Source: BPT)

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hile a person’s driving record, location and daily routine play the largest role in setting insurance rates, the vehicle’s make and model do come into play, says Julie Weaver, State Farm Insurance Agent, 3065 N. Perryville Road, Rockford.

“Typically speaking, if your purchase price is comparable from one car to the next, you probably won’t see a whole lot of difference in the insurance price, unless one is more sporty and has a higher incidence of theft,” Weaver says

(see box). “Or maybe it’s fiberglass, so if you crack it, it’s going to crumble.”

Vehicles are grouped according to the insurance industry’s experience with them.

“Things like how much damage a car obtains in a similar accident can make a difference, too,” Weaver says.

“If it’s more structurally sound and not as likely to have as much damage, you’ll see slightly better rates on that.”

Sometimes, people think that if they drive a smaller car, it should cost less to insure it. Not necessarily, she says, because it may be more likely to be totaled if it’s in an accident.

“We have a lot of people who think that, if their car’s older, they don’t need as high of coverage – even when it comes to liability,” she says.

“That’s when we have to step in and say, ‘remember, the liability coverage isn’t to fix your car, it’s to fix the damage that you do to someone else’s.

Whether you’re driving a Chevy or

a Lexus, you can probably do similar amounts of damage.’”

And that myth about red cars costing more to insure?

“We don’t even ask what color the car is,” Weaver says. ❚ The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that the three vehicles most likely to be stolen in the U.S. last year were: 1994 Honda Accord 1998 Honda Civic 2006 Ford F-Series pickup According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new vehicles most likely to be stolen are: Dodge Charger Pontiac G6 Chevrolet Impala

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