Twin teachers share lifelong bond and small town memories
West Frankfort sisters Phyllis and Allis Hays, longtime first and second grade teachers, speak of double looks from pupils, shared puzzles, and a 65 year church volunteer life. They recount teaching experiences, family losses in World War II, and their enduring companionship since childhood.
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First Baptist Church
Allis
Phyllis
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
West Frankfort
Daily American
James Taylor Hays
Belgium
Va Krienert
Phyllis Hays
Marion area events and community fundraisers listed
Wuat's COMING Salad luncheon by Marion Lioness Club 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ funds community service. Road rules review course 9 to 11 a.m. at Marion Senior Center plus 12 30 to 2 30 p.m. at Du Quoin Senior Center. Farm toy show 6 to 9 p.m. at Massac County Youth Fairgrounds with free admission. Ethnic festival Friday to Sunday at Town Square Carbondale with food entertainment and contests. SIWADE West African Drumming 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at SIWADE. Shady Mix bluegrass 8 to 10 p.m. Friday. Contact numbers provided for each event.
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Marion Lioness Club
Zion United Church of Christ
W. Cherry St
Marion
Town Square
Carbondale
Carbondale Community Events Today Include Blood Drive and Film Screening
Blood drive runs 8 a.m. to noon at Illinois DOT District 9 in Carbondale. Seniors dance 7 to 10 p.m. at Wit and Wisdom Center West Frankfort with Southern Swing Band, $3, prizes. PFLAG film festival shows Kissing Jessica Stein at Unitarian Fellowship Carbondale at 7 p.m. Call (618) 937-3511 or (618) 977-7953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit and Wisdom Center
E. Poplar St
West Frankfort
Southern Swing Band
Jessica Stein
Unitarian Fellowship of Carbondale
W. Elm St
Carbondale
Illinois
Ryan Richardson
Lizard on the loose terrorizes Benton residents
A large lizard on the loose unsettles homeowners in Benton. Residents accuse Freeman and authorities of inaction while expressing fear and frustration about the reptile’s presence and its potential danger. Freeman doubts the lizard would attack.
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Richardson
Freeman
Sheriff's Department
Government and local meetings plus a lizard sighting incident
Local government notes list Thompsonville, Unity Point, West Frankfort, Williamson County boards and councils with evening meetings. A reported large lizard near Lake Moses prompts concern among residents and criticism toward delayed law enforcement disclosure. sightings last Thursday on Sam Pyle Bridge Road led to reports to the sheriff’s department.
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Joanna
Gerald Wozniak
Lake Moses
Wozniak
Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Wilson
Sam
Sheriff's Department
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Hays Twins
Hays
Wuat
Rules of the Road Review
Maion Senior Center
W. Main
du Quoin Senior Center
U.S. 51
North
du Quoin
Massac County
Metropolis
Daryl Korte
Illinois Department of Transportation District
W. Murphysboro Road
Lizard
Benton
Thompsonville
Unity Point
Williamson County Airport Authority Board
Williamson County Commissioners
Williamson County Fire Protection District Board
E. Main St
Zeigler City
Shawneelink
Net
Jackson & Perry County Service Directory
Carhartt
8Th
Walnut Streets
Murphysboro
South Illinois Ave
Interfaith Center
Cape Girardeau
Dutchtown
Pinckneyville
Square
Cee
DCI Biologicals of
W. Main St
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