•July 24, 2019•
Congressman John Shimkus will visit Lake Shelbyville on Tuesday, August 27th hosted by Sullivan Marina & North End Pub & Grill.
Congressman Shimkus has been made aware of the need to dredging on the north end of the lake, the lake is silting in a far more rapid rate than originally predicted. Read More
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Public Airs Thoughts on Sullivan’s Windfall: The Titus Estate
Photo by Mike Brothers
Titus Manor closed last year, and its fate is included in Sullivan City Council’s action toward the Winnifred Titus estate.
•July 24, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
When any government gets a large sum of money, it’s soon gone, was attorney Paul Stone’s concern if the city of Sullivan gets a $10-12 million lump sum inheritance from the Winnifred Titus Estate.
Stone and 120 people attended the Sullivan City Council meeting at Building 1225 Monday to air opinions on what the city should do.
Stone supported the city’s earlier decision to request the Titus Estate trustee to sign Titus Manor and 923 acres of farmland directly over to the city.
Zak Horn stated that Winnifred Titus provided clear direction in her will for a public sale of the property and the proceeds to be given to the city for civic improvements.
“The city should respect her wishes, accept the cash and make civic improvements,” Horn emphasized.
Kathy Hawbaker, past Titus Manor administrator and president of the Titus Sentel trustee board operating the Manor, reminded the audience Winnifred was ambitious and proud of where she lived and wanted that home for those ladies.
Titus Manor at Wyman Park’s residential care for ladies closed when residency dropped last year and the estate’s execution was left to the trust controlled by Busey Bank. Read More
Dove Offers New Support
•July 24, 2019•
Dove’s Domestic Violence Program is offering a new support group in Moultrie County in Arthur.
Those interested in attending the group need to call the office at 217.728.9303 before attending for the first time.
The support group will be held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings each month.
Remember When? 7-24-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Tony Bragg and Mike Lowe are helping Freeman Wildman spruce up the fence around Lovington’s Keller Cemetery. The three lined up with their brushes looked like a scene from Tom Sawyer.
There was an informational, political coffee held at Hight State Bank in Dalton City. The event gave community members an opportunity to speak with Republican candidates running for office. Those attending were J.E. Miller, Brent Winters and several county contenders.
Rodgers and Hart’s Babes In Arms opens soon at the Little Theatre-On the Square. The musical comedy takes the audience back stage at a summer stock theatre to witness the lives and escapades of a group of aspiring young actors.
The Bethany Broncos are proud of their first place trophies they earned with their 11-10 victory over Sullivan in a 4th of July tournament. Team members are Chris Bay, Joel Blair, Nathan Stollard, Brandon Stollard, Mike Holthaus, Brandon Patrick, Wes Wise, Curt Marshall and Shane Russell. The team is coached by Bret Marshall. Read More
On Vacation? Access Social Security From Anywhere
•July 24, 2019•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District Manager in Decatur
It’s summer and millions of families are enjoying our nation’s beaches, forests, and mountains before the school season begins. If you’re on vacation this summer, know that you can access Social Security’s online services anywhere you have an internet connection.
Our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices help you plan for the future. We’re constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control in how you wish to conduct business with us. You can go online to:
• Use our benefits planners to help you better understand your Social Security protections
• Find out if you qualify for benefits Read More
Obituaries 7-24-2019: Marylin Stables
Marylin Stables
Marylin Kay (Taylor) Von Lanken–Stables,
Jan. 1, 1934 – July 3, 2019
“Special K”, a life about others. By Scott Von Lanken (Son)
When I think back to high school, one of my friends used to call my mom “Special K”. It was funny and endearing back then, but now “Special K” takes on different meaning for me. Because in 1965 when the world was about “Free Love” and “The Summer of Love” my mom demonstrated what love was all about.
There are only two times in my life where I have felt so overwhelmed with gratefulness and thankfulness that it literally stops you. The first was when I realized my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ knows me, loves me, died and rose for me, rescued me from myself, and now calls me Son. The second was when I thought about my mom, Marylin Kay (Taylor) Von Lanken–Stables, who could not bear children of her own, and instead, adopted three children, Scott, Craig and Emily. Read More
Obituaries 7-24-2019: Millie Mills
Millie Mills
Millie May ‘Midge’ Mills, 93, of Sullivan passed away at 9:39 p.m. Tuesday July 16, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services were 11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More
SBL Health Screenings At Sullivan Sr. Center
•July 24, 2019•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, August 15 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9–10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.
Illinois Soils are Warmer, Drier in Mid-July
•July 24, 2019•
Soils in mid-July are continuing to warm across the state, surpassing average temperatures from last year, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
Soil temperatures at 4 inches under bare soil rose four degrees in the first half of July to a statewide average of 86 degrees. Temperatures were 8 degrees above the historical normal and three degrees warmer than last year on July 14. Daily highs are in the 90s for most areas with several locations measuring temperatures 100 degrees and higher. Read More
Jeepin’ for Jesse 2019
Photo by R.R. Best
Jeepin’ for Jesse
The annual Secret Santa “Jeepin’ for Jesse Run” kicked off from the Toy Bar Saturday July 15. This is a major fundraiser to provide Christmas for Sullivan area kids. Secret Santa is a big supporter of Sparrow’s Unlimited of Lovington and between these two organizations children in Moultrie County receive Christmas. There were stops at Sullivan Country Club, Triple Nickel, It’ll Do, Proud Mary’s and Jerry’s East End plus an afternoon of raffles, drawings and just plain fun.