Dialog of Dectatur: What has been the best Christmas present you have ever received?

NAME: James Finn

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7 Questions with Stephany Rogers

Cerro Gordo native Stephany Rogers has been the director of programs and member services for the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce since 2007. Prior to that, the Cerro Gordo High School and Robert Morris College alum had been the membership and marketing team leader at Sam's Club.

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Decatur Diaries: The Tablecloth Tradition

By Ann Dawson

The holidays are almost upon us, time to get out our holiday decorations. Maybe, like me, you have some family heirlooms among your Christmas things. One of the most meaningful items in our family is a tablecloth.

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Around The World: Bob Fallstrom reflects on his travels

By Bob Fallstrom

My eighth-grade teacher at Lincoln School in Dixon, Ill., was fond of talking about her summer travels.

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The Real World: Life, as seen in Lyle Salmi's paintings

By Meredith Jackson

Lyle Salmi's paintings seem to hum and shimmer with a life and light all their own. Their verticality brings to mind a cascade of water or fabric, and layers of color and texture reveal the impressionist, abstract and minimalist styles that inspire him. One won't find realism in Salmi's w…

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Grace Under Pressure: Dave White's ascent to the top of Decatur's golf world

By Rex Spires

Like a mountain climber who reaches his destination three-fourths of the way up Everest, Dave White realizes he's breathing rare air.

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PHOTOS: Carol A. Cunningham

I come from a family of eight children and when I was growing up my parents did not have a camera. Consequently, there were only a handful of pictures I had of myself and my family during that time. When I got out of school, I purchased my first SLR camera and learned to use it by trial and …

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Filling Station: New options in recycling ink cartridges

By Stephanie Lane

In a time when the world's natural resources are quickly depleting, the "Going Green" theme is quickly breaking ground with both consumers and businesses.

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Fashion Plate: Downtown businesses get ready for the Christmas season

By Stephanie Lane

As the weather turns colder and the first signs of the holidays are about to kick off, local downtown Decatur business owners are gearing up for the holiday shopping rush.

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'Tis The Season To Decorate

By Stephanie Lane

As the weather begins to turn from wall to winter, the extra nip in the air is a reminder that not only is Winter just around the corner, but the holiday season is quickly approaching.

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Food For Thought: Catering options abound for the holiday season

By Stephanie Lane

The holiday season is back in full-force with a whirlwind of shopping, decorating, friends, family, and of course - food.

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PHOTOS: Bob Fallstrom's Travels

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Competitive Edge: Mark Avery continues to flourish in Decatur

By Courtney Westlake

For Mark Avery, the competitiveness, resilience and determination that now keep his multiple area businesses running smoothly and successfully are the same traits that emerged to help him develop an extremely successful running career in his youth.

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The Downtown: Chill Out With The Arts

By Sue Powell

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." --Eddie Cantor (1892-1964)

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Prescription For Success: The family pharmacy is alive and well

By Meredith Jackson

During a time in which small businesses are jockeying for position among superstores, mega-marts and nationwide chains, Dale's Southlake Pharmacy has settled into a comfortable position away from the crowd. With their "friends helping friends" approach to business, owners Rita and Dale Co…

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Tapping Into Your Power

Kyle May

Power output has become a key piece of data for measuring training and racing performance in cycling.

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Warm-up To Art This Summer

Sue Powell

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust (1871-1922)

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Tips to keep your exterior healthy during the summer

Courtney Westlake

Summer means driving with the windows down, tank tops, boating and grilling out…and don't forget to slather on some sunscreen and slip on your shades and shoes while you're partaking in summertime activities.

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Seven questions with Judy Taylor

St. Louis native Judy Taylor has been the Executive Director for the Decatur Public Schools Foundation since February 2004. Prior to that, her work history included stints as the Corporate Events Director for the American Heart Association; Director of Membership Services for the Greater …

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