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Game Watch
For many basketball fans, March Madness means getting the best seat
in the house at local restaurants, watering holes, and sports bars
— popular spots where the game is always on!
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Dip in the Pool
Whether you plan to stay in the kiddie pool, put a toe into the shallow
end, or dive headfirst off the 3-meter platform, the ubiquitous office
pool offers a little refreshment for one and all.
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Decatur Brewing Company
Once the country's largest malt extract producer, Henry Shlaudeman's
business made Decatur famous in its 1920's heyday. Now, nearly a century
later, his great-grandson is tapping into the family's craft beer
tradition.
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by Tronnie Goss
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Restaurant Warrior Showdown
Picture yourself “ringside” — enjoying excellent
food and drinks along with the high drama of top local chefs in heated
competition. Contributor French MacLean introduces an exciting new
event cooking in Decatur.
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Hanging With The Legends
Rock of Ages bass player Phil Hazenfield spends a weekend at Fur Peace
Ranch music camp and proves his favorite motto: “You're never
too old to rock and roll!”
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The Modern Kitchen
The kitchen isn't just a place to cook anymore. From small-scale to
complete overhaul, read how local renovations are transforming functional
space into hubs of entertainment.
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Colossal CAT
“We’re creating the premier truck facility on the planet
here in Decatur,” says Caterpillar Factory Manager Brad Johnson
of the Decatur plant’s $300 million upgrade. Read how CAT continues
to define our community’s place in the global economic landscape.
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arts &
entertainment
The Patrons Society
A booster club for Millikin University student-artists, Society members
provide funds and opportunities to hone talents, build student-run businesses,
and develop real-life skills.
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home &
garden
Signs of Spring
Daffodils dotting our gardens and blue violets blanketing the grounds
of area conservation districts are nature's alarm clocks — awakening
us to winsome and welcome signs of warmth.
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food &
wine
Handle With Care
When it comes to wine, storage is just as important as selection. Columnist
Kevin Graham advises on how to keep your favorite bottles in their best
shape.
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The Long Haul
Wonder what happens to your trash once the truck drives away? Contributor
Kelly Wingard tracks the journey from curbside to compactor —
and arrives at a surprising destination.
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Charity
Datebook
Mark your calendars for these fundraising events in February/March
to benefit local charities.
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Home Show History
For over fifty years, the annual Home Show has spotlighted the Metro
Decatur Home Builders Association's latest-and-greatest in services
and products — from “habitat baths” and pre-fab
buildings to bamboo and cork flooring.
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Soup's On!
Combine 67 signature soup recipes with “insider” tips
and dashes of comic relief, and you've got Prost! — Bizou Executive
Chef Ray Durbin's creative new cookbook.
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Living in Comfort
On our horizon are innovative assisted and supportive living facilities,
which target the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer's and exemplify
Decatur's tradition of caring for its own.
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