Lifestyles
Fair focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DECATUR - Some were on oxygen and others used walkers, but area residents living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, braved Wednesday's rainy, nasty weather to attend the Language of Lungs health fair, held at the Knights of Columbus hall in honor of World COPD Day.
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Don't forget the oysters this Thanksgiving
Oysters are back in season, and just in time for Thanksgiving.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:00 pm | Loading…
When the snow blows, you'll be dreaming of this White Chili
DECATUR - Today's recipe comes from a fellow newsroom staff member. It certainly fits with the fact we're now well into fall and its cooler weather.
Nov 18, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…
Make-ahead hints: Class serves up ideas for Thanksgiving
DECATUR - Donna Dunnuck remembers her mother beginning to worry about dinner guests and the meal she'd serve two weeks before she was to have company.
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
Make-ahead recipes
Here are a some of the recipes presented by Donna Dunnuck at her recent cooking class:
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
Take steps now to prepare for winter weather
DECATUR - With winter's icy breath breathing down the neck of Central Illinois, it's important to remember that being prepared can make a big difference in the coming season.
Nov 18, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
A hospital sister inspires the homeless to create a home for the Christ child
DECATUR - According to the Nativity story, Jesus was born in a manger where, far from home, weary from travel and with nowhere else to sleep, Mary and Joseph sought refuge. Thousands of years later, the regulars at Oasis Day Center, many of whom are homeless, found themselves re-creating …
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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grider
ARGENTA — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grider of Anchor, formerly of Argenta, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Friends Creek Community Building, Argenta.
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Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Garner Sr.
DECATUR — Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Garner Sr. of Decatur will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering.
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:30 am | Loading…
Mr. and Mrs. Don Woodard
DECATUR — Mr. and Mrs. Don Woodard of Decatur will observe their 45th wedding anniversary.
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Travis
CHESTNUT — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Travis of Chestnut and North Fort Myers, Fla., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip.
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:30 am | Loading…
500 doses of H1N1 vaccine directed to Macon County
DECATUR - The Macon County Health Department has received 500 additional doses of H1N1 vaccine, according to a news release issued Tuesday. The shots are available to those within the H1N1 flu priority groups by appointment.
Nov 17, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
Relearning old habits key to making recycling a year-round success
Don't throw away the cereal boxes or you'll make Abby Marksberry, 5, very upset.
Nov 16, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
Librarians reflect on banned books
DECATUR - When Miss Please Everybody took over her new job at the library, she tried to do as her name implied. What she found was she soon had very few books in her library.
Nov 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
EJ Panganiban and Jennifer Widmer
Jennifer Widmer and EJ Panganiban, both of Decatur, plan a July 17 wedding.
Nov 15, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…
Heather Pistorius and John Burlace Jr.
Heather Pistorius and John Burlace Jr., both of Warrenville, plan to be married Jan. 9.
Nov 15, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…
