•August 8, 2018• Eastview Terrace is a proud member of PHC and the Sullivan Community, focusing solely on dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Each year Eastview Terrace staff and volunteers hold a benefit to raise money for the Decatur Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of our residents. This is the 6th annual Walk to End ALZ benefit and will be held at the Sullivan VFW on September 15. … Read More
Donald Finch Mr. Finch was born in Decatur, IL on March 31, 1932. He passed away peacefully at his home in Converse, TX on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Donald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Sasebo, Japan. He also served aboard the flagship, USS Mt. McKinley as a Teletype Seaman (TESN). In May 1956 near the Martial Islands in the South Pacific, Don and his shipmates participated in the first Hydrogen bomb test to be witnessed by dignitaries and journalists from the deck of the Mt. McKinley. His greatest loves … Read More
Tammy J. Wilson Tammy J. Wilson, 59, of Sullivan passed away at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday August 1, 2018 in Mason Point, Sullivan. Private graveside services will be Saturday August 4, 2018 in the Camfield Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Tammy was born May 18, 1959 in Kirksville the daughter of John Adkins and Patsy Bruce She had cleaned homes for many people and also had operated a child care center in her home. Surviving are daughters Rachel (Jamie) Cavazos of Sullivan, Stephanie (Tyler) Poland of … Read More
•August 1, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist As I near 77, I find myself on a treadmill, you might say, of visits to doctors, specialists, clinics, hospitals. Ditto for many contemporaries I hang with. I worry that our society can’t afford all the health care that we oldsters enjoy. In just the past few years, I have had procedures or operations for Lasik, cataracts, hernia repair, depression, prostate cancer, arrythmia, and more, plus many medications and endless check-ups. I have no idea what all that costs, because we are shielded from the numbers. I did read that the … Read More
•August 1, 2018• By Gillespie Roberts for The News Progress Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is preparing for the 30th home build and is recruiting volunteers for ReStore in Sullivan, which generates the funds for Habitat homes in the county, On Saturday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a volunteer recruitment event at the ReStore on Hamilton Street in Sullivan. “We would love to sign up Friday and Saturday volunteers,” said Cheryl Thomas of the Habitat board. “Possibly families could spend a few hours on Saturdays maybe once a month. “ReStore … Read More
Ronald Lane Ronald Gail Lane, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind. died at 11:02 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Life’s Journey in Indianapolis. He was born June 15, 1942 in the family home near Sullivan, a son of Orris and Helen Lane. Ronald was educated in the Sullivan schools where he was an outstanding athlete. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he had been an air traffic controller and recently was self-employed. He was a member of First Christian Church in Sullivan. … Read More
•August 1, 2018• The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Fairview Park in Decatur. Nearly 525 people from the Decatur area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Walk participants will complete a three-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. … Read More
•August 1, 2018• The second annual Steam Threshing and Baling show is August 3rd and 4th at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center three miles east of Arthur. Friday: Threshing – 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Baling – 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Saturday: Threshing – 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Baling – 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Each day will be ongoing field demonstrations. These will include silage chopping, oat combining, discing, plowing, sickle mowing, hay loading demonstration powered by horses and tractors. … Read More