The Sullivan Independent News

An English Country Dance, featuring Hibernia Station, will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church Hall, 119 West Springfield Rd., on Sat., Sept. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The cost for the event is $5 per person or $20 per family.
According to organizers, there is no experience necessary, no partner required and no age limit to participate in the event.
English Country Dance was popular social dancing in the 17th and 18th century in England [...]

Wed., Sept. 1 - Baked ham or sliced turkey, sweet potatoes and apples, California vegetables, garden salad, wheat dinner roll, oatmeal cookie
Thurs., Sept. 2 - Oven-fried catfish or chicken salad sandwich, country vegetables, coleslaw, spiced applesauce, corn bread
Fri., Sept. 3 - Stuffed green peppers prepared with brown rice or lemon pepper fish with brown rice, fruit, corn, green beans, blueberry loaf
Mon., Sept. 6 - Happy Labor Day! Center closed for Labor Day holiday
Tues., Sept. 7 [...]

By James B. Bartle
On Friday, the Sullivan Garden Club presented its annual Citation of Commendation state award to First State Community Bank, 3 East Springfield Rd.
The award is presented once a year by the club and is given to a commercial or industrial firm, organization, public institution, school, library, church or individual in recognition for landscaping and beautification of an area for the enjoyment of all.
According to Mary Lou Hubble and Irene Ruble, citation co-chairs, [...]

Wed., Sept. 1- Music with Sally, Gene and Leo at 9:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. - by Dunsford Court Assisted Living.
Thurs., Sept. 2 - Canasta at 10 a.m. - by Alexander Propane. Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 a.m. Trivia at 11 a.m.
Fri., Sept. 3 - Music with the Country Rebels at 10 a.m. Card games at 12:30 p.m. -  by Peterson Oil.
Mon., Sept. 6 - Happy Labor Day! Center closed for Labor [...]

The Sullivan HALO organization held a dinner, dance and auction on Saturday evening at the Sullivan Eagles Hall. The event helped raise money for the organization which helps care and find homes for animals in the Sullivan area. The dinner featured many local area restaurants and allowed guests to sample from each business.

The Sullivan Fire Department held their annual monthly open house breakfast on Thursday. Pictured is a view of some of those attending the event. The event is held the first Thursday of every month with donations accepted for the annual Meramec Community Mission Toy Drive.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 3987 was held on Thurs., Aug. 5, with 11 members in attendance and Rita Freeman presiding.
Secretary Hopwood announced one application for membership and members accepted Mary McCutcheon into the Ladies Auxiliary with a life membership as requested.
Freeman announced that the cancer insurance would now include sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis in its coverage. It is time to get information to the local schools [...]

Wed., Aug. 18 - Music with Sally, Gene and Leo at 9:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. - by Dunsford Court Assisted Living.
Thurs., Aug. 19 - Canasta at 10 a.m. - by Alexander Propane. Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 a.m. Trivia at 11 a.m.
Fri., Aug. 20 - Music with the Lynn Brake, Jim Brake and Bob Slankard at 10 a.m. Birthday/Anniversary party. Card games at 12:30 p.m. -  by Peterson Oil.
Mon., Aug. 23 [...]

Wed., Aug. 18 - Chicken a la king or baked ham, green  peas, garden salad, spiced peaches, biscuit, oatmeal cake
Thurs., Aug. 19 - Beef and macaroni casserole or turkey sandwich, broccoli, cauliflower,  pineapple, wheat bread
Fri., Aug. 20 - Ham steak with country gravy and beans or tuna salad, carrots, spinach, corn bread, birthday cake and ice cream
Mon., Aug. 23 - Beef burger or grilled chicken, potato wedges, green beans, blushing pears, wheat bun
Tues., Aug. 24 [...]

The Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District is now accepting applications for its 2011 grant program. The district has an estimated $150,000 available for district grants this year.
The solid waste district will host a pre-application workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17 at Meramec Regional Planning Commission, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James.
“If your group or business is considering applying for funds, I would encourage you to attend the pre-application workshop to learn more [...]