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Shirland’s Famous Stump Lightens The COVID-19 Blues
No need to be stumped about what you're about to see, it'll lift your spirit while Illinois continues to "shelter in place."
Stumpy is one of the most famous people (?) in Shirland, Illinois. He (it?) is described as, "a friend to all who pass through the small town of Shirland, Illinois. Stumpy can be found on the west end of Shirland."
First, let's see what the Stumpettes's had to share.
And Stumpy's message...
It's little things like this that bring out smiles in a time of anxiety and uncertainty.
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