Du Quoin camp blends faith with football and fun
At Du Quoin day camp 93 youths mixed faith and athletics, with FCA rep Roger Lipe stressing Christlike sportsmanship. SIU QB Joel Sambursky and local athletes spoke daily, guiding youths including 16 year old Stephen Bishop. A Carbondale session Aug 3-5 is planned for over 200 participants from multiple towns.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Hunters Report Heavy Rain
In a fragmentary notes passage the Lewis and Clark party describes rain all day long while sending hunters across the river region. They claim to have killed many deer and elk, then dried meat and greased themselves. Some members suffer from illness and boils as they repair cords and oars.
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Connie Forsythe Killed While Aiding Dogs On Illinois Road
Connie Forsythe, 52, a Thompsonville resident known for her helping nature, was struck and killed while walking west on Illinois 149 near the far north end of the road. Tammy Shinn, 44, of West Frankfort, was ticketed for improper overtaking on the right, failure to reduce speed and no seat belt after swerving to avoid another vehicle. Forsythe had moved to Southern Illinois two years ago after 30 years in Maryland, and she volunteered with 3 Angels Broadcasting Network. Relatives described her as devout and always looking to help others.
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
A reader reports an error on page 7 of Thursday's Flipside misstates the venue for the Coor's Light Comedy Jam. The event should be held in Du Quoin, not the town printed, and the newspaper acknowledges the mistake.
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One Tank Trip Arcadia Boasts Boardwalk of Shops
Arcadia Missouri, long noted for natural beauty, showcases a boardwalk lined with antique stores and specialty shops inviting visitors to stroll and explore local offerings along the scenic route.
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