Dear Editor:
Thank you for using my photo of the baby bluebird to grace the cover of Fish Wrap last week. The photo, however, was incorrectly attributed to RR Best
The original was previously posted to my Facebook page.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ellen Ferrera
Sullivan
Margaret Gibbons
Margaret A. Gibbons, 91, of Bethany, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 in The Arthur Home.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany handled arrangements. Read More
•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
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
•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.
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
•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
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
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
•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.