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Horseplay
For horse people in Central
Illinois, the grass is always
greener on this side of the
fence. They endure the
challenges of ownership with
shrugs and a smile – all for
the simple joy of being near
these remarkable creatures.
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Summertainment
Okay, we made up the word. But, what better way to
describe a full calendar of concerts,
festivals
and fairs in
Decatur that celebrate everything from Abe
Lincoln to
Zucchini? Add a few road trips and relaxing at home to
the list, and you have a summer season jam-packed
with lots of fun stuff to do...
cover illustration by Tronnie
Goss
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One-Tank
Travel
Fill’er up, go . . . and keep going. A single tank of gas can
take you to these unique roundtrip destinations within easy driving
distance of Decatur.
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Backyard Games
Meet some local “players” who build their own fun in the
sun with homemade bags, washers, and hillbilly golf sets. We’ve
got game rules and construction tips, too.
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Made in the Shade
Columnist Heather Stoa considers the cool side of gardening, with
plants that can shun the sun in Decatur gardens.
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Act Natural
From the buildings they construct to the earth-friendly ways they live,
Decatur businesses and residents find it’s easy — and economical
— to “go green.”
online supplement,
click here
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arts
& entertainment
Extra! Extra!
The stars of this story are the movie extras and adoring fans who experienced
the thrill of a lifetime when Hollywood came to town.
read the complete
story from this issue, click here
plus, online exclusives:
Making Movies
in Decatur
Interview with Greg Jacobs, producer / assistant director of "The
Informant".
click here
"Matt-Mania"
photo gallery, click here
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travel
Lake of the Ozarks
Looking for Decaturites Bart and Cathy Coulter? Now through Labor Day,
you’ll find them spending long weekends in a summer getaway spot
where rivers double as roads, boats dock at shore-side restaurants,
and nautical mile markers guide the way.
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home
& garden
Sidetracked by
Summer Hummers
Contributor Pamela Cole Smith hosts a backyard haven for hummingbirds
—delightfully entertaining bundles of birds that double as aerial
gymnasts. Tips for tempting tiny visitors to your yard, too.
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Hidden in Plain Sight:
WPA Park Pavilions
Public structures built to boost Decatur out of the Great
Depression once earned our city a “Playtown U.S.A.” designation
and still stand strong. Read the clues to find out where...
get the answers here
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Triathlete-In-Training
A healthy fear of the water and
work-in-progress swimming skills didn’t keep triathlete and
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Community President Eric McRae
from competing in the Rodney T. Miller Triathlon.
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PGA Tour VIPs
Okay — maybe they can’t play
eighteen holes with the pros. But for local golfers with a passion
for the game, volunteering for a PGA event is the next best thing.
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Cultural Cuisine
Flavors from around the world
are cooking in Decatur kitchens, where local residents prepare, and
share, the specialties of their homelands.
online recipes, click here
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“The Flying Doctor”
Longtime surgeon, aviator,
veteran, and local benefactor Dr. William Requarth lived a remarkable
life — one chronicled by his son, Tim, in a heartwarming book
based on his father’s diaries.
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Best of Summer Stock
BOSS program Supervisor Marie Jagger-Taylor stepsinto her second season
with gusto, raising the bar — and the curtain — for talented
young performers.
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Spanish Wines
Straight from the Iberian Peninsula to the Decatur market are a range
of reasonably priced, high quality wines. Kevin Graham introduces
the newcomers and offers recommendations.
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