Bill Hamel was known for writing his regular Odds and Ends column and for running a "feed the birds" reminder every winter through his retirement on Dec. 20, 2000.
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Historical marker honors the first African American families that settled in Normal wglt.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wglt.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The newest state historical marker, featured on the site of Kingsley Junior High, honors the first African American man to own a home in Normal, Simon Malone.