The Sullivan Independent News

Sullivan Loses 4-2 In District Championship Game

SiteAuthor — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:41:51 +0000

Sullivan had their season come to an end on Wednesday in the Class 3 District 2 championship.

Park Hills Central knocked off the Eagles 4-2, wiggling their way out of trouble in almost every inning.

Sullivan had the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the seventh, but Central reliever Jake Rhodes struck out the next three batters to end the game and help win the title for the Rebels.

Brad Reiker took the loss for Sullivan. The junior left-hander pitched seven innings and allowed all four runs.

Sullivan loses Austin Coleman, Tyler Schatz and JT Waller to graduation.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested In Steelville

SiteAuthor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:39 +0000

Daniel Turner, 63, Steelville, was arrested on May 10 in Steelville on the charge of being a sex offender present or loitering within 500 feet of a park with a playground or pool.

The charge is a class D felony in Missouri and Turner’s bond was set at $5,000.

Turner registered as a sex offender on Mar. 27 and is prohibited from being within 500 feet of a public park.

He was arrested and taken to Crawford County Jail for booking. A probable cause statement was sent to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review, and as of May 14, Turner remained in jail in lieu of bond.

A detective with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol and made a pass through the Steelville City Park. There were numerous children from the local schools at the parking having end of school functions.

As the detective was leaving, he spotted a male subject, known now to be Turner, enter the park.

Turner was known from previous contacts and the detective knew he was a registered sex offender.

He followed Turner into the park and made a traffic stop on the vehicle just as it passed the swimming pool. When questioned, the man stated he was there to pick up his son and granddaughter.

Turner is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

SUV Catches Fire In Stanton; Firefighters Extinguish Flames

SiteAuthor — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:41 +0000

Around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday an SUV carrying a U-Haul trailer caught fire at the Golden Bear convenience store. The vehicle was parked near fuel tanks and it was fully involved.

Sullivan firefighters were called to the scene and quickly extinguished the flames, but not before much damage was done to the vehicle.

There were reportedly no injuries.

Eagles To Play For District Championship

SiteAuthor — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:20:15 +0000

Sullivan shutout St. Clair 5-0 in the Class 3 District 2 baseball semifinal on Monday.

They play either Park Hills Central or Potosi for the title on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Sullivan has not won a district championship since 2007.

“5 Questions With…” Billy Edgar, Chairman of Meramec Community Fair BBQ Challenge

SiteAuthor — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:24:05 +0000

Billy Edgar is the latest interview in “5 Questions With…” Edgar is chairing the BBQ competition at the Meramec Community Fair this year. It will begin on Friday, June 22 and continue the next day. Watch the video for more information:

Chamber Networking Social May 15

SiteJudge — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:22:01 +0000

By James B. Bartle
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce will kick off their monthly “Chamber Networking Social” on Tuesday night, May 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Sullivan Country Club.
According to chairperson Sheryl Musgrove, the event will be held each month and provide chamber members a chance to display their monthly specials with their particular business as well as network with other members.
“This event is free or included in each chamber members membership and will include a small table for them to display their monthly specials as well as give them a chance to network with each other,” said Musgrove. “We will have finger foods free of charge and the Sullivan Country Club will also be providing some special menu items for those who would like to purchase a meal.”
Musgrove stated that the event will also be a way for chamber members to learn more about the many services provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
For those seeking additional information on the event, they may contact the Chamber at 573-468-3314.

Fair Car Show May 19 In Sullivan

SiteJudge — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:21:46 +0000

By James B. Bartle
The Meramec Community Fair kickoff Car Show and Cruzin will be held in Sullivan on Sat., May 19 at Cruzin Route 66 Auto Sales, 227 E. Springfield Rd., beginning at 8 a.m. with the registration, followed by judging from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cruzin from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and trophy presentation at 3:30 p.m.
The classes will include original, muscle cars, golf carts, rat rods, trucks, rods, t-buckets, and motorcycles.
According to Jerry Bryant, chairperson for the Cruzin, fair main stage acts, John Michael Montgomery and Easton Corbin, have both sent autographed memorabilia to be given away as attendance prizes for the event.
The items include compact discs, hats, t-shirts and pictures.
For more information on the event, contact the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce at 573-468-3314.

Sullivan Again Claims Fourth Straight Year Of Tree City USA

SiteJudge — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:27 +0000

The Arbor Day Foundation announced this week that the City of Sullivan was named a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry.
It is the fourth straight year Sullivan has earned this national honor from the Arbor Day Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.
“We all benefit when communities like Sullivan place a high priority on planting and caring for trees, one of our nation’s most beautiful resources,” said John Rosenow. chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees shade our homes and add beauty to our neighborhoods, and they also provide many environmental, economic and social benefits. We applaud Sullivan’s elected officials, volunteers and citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest.”
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
Sullivan has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community. Tree City USA communities must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a community forestry program with annual expenditures of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
Communities that earn Tree City USA recognition not only have taken the time to meet the four standards, they know that trees: promote healthier communities by filtering the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles; moderate climate, conserve water and provide vital habitat for wildlife; reduce the heat island effect in urban areas caused by pavement and buildings; and reduce energy use and increase property values.

Bourbon Appreciation Day On Sat., May 19

SiteJudge — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:55:30 +0000

Bourbon Appreciation Day will be held on Sat., May 19 at the Town and Country Plaza.
The event will begin that morning and feature the Little Mr. and Ms. Bourbon contest, which features 10 couples between the ages of 3-5 running already.
Sponsors and dandidates are: Town and Country Bank – Lillian Brine and Bradley Richards; Poples Bank – Rayna Thurmond and Jacob Claus; Town and Country Supermarket – Kaydance Mabrey and Zachery Gibson.
Uncle Ernie’s Bar and Grill – Lane West and Devon Bouse; Bremer Hardware – Megan Michel and Cody Blasingame; Bourbon One Stop – Trinity Isgriggs and Brenden Skaggs; Blazers Pub and Grill – Matt Witt and Brianna Wheeler.
Style House, LTD – Chase Perschbacher and Kayton King; Town Tavern – Miley Tackett and Jackson Delmont; Circle Inn – Jonathan Woodcock and Alyvia Blankenship.
To vote for your favorite couple, visit any of these businesses and drop a penny into their can.
Local businesses will be offering registrations for drawings until Fri., May 18.
All registrations will be turned over to the Booster Club for a prize of $100 in Booster Bucks, which can be spent at any participating business and be cashed at Peoples Bank.
Other participating businesses will have special offerings or coupons for savings.

CASA Event Turns Out Over Hundred Attendees

SiteJudge — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:35 +0000

By Ryan Storz
Mid-Ozark CASA held an event for the ladies on Thursday night in Bourbon, with over 100 attending, exceeding last summer’s event and this year’s expectations, according to Mary Heywood, the executive director of CASA.
Heywood said, on Friday, it was not known yet how much money was raised from the event, which goes towards supporting the CASA organization.
“We were pleased with comments from everyone,” said Heywood. “They all seemed to have a really good time.”
The event, titled a Ladies Night, features 15 vendors selling everything from purses to jewelry and tupperware. The vendors donate two items each and those items are won via a drawing.
There were 30 drawings, so attendees had multiple chances to win multiple items.
Along with the drawing, there was also a silent auction and a purse auction, which Heywood said turned out to be “very popular.”
“Everybody had a chance to win something,” said Heywood. “It’s really a fun time. It’s social and you get to hang out with your friends and see things at the vendor booths. And there’s good food.”
Heywood called it “heartwarming” to see the community come out and support CASA.
“We’re very thankful the community supports us,” she said. “We have a great group of volunteers.”
Mid-Ozark CASA has over 30 volunteers who mentor over 50 children in the Crawford County and Dent County areas.
CASA will have two more opportunities for people to show their support and also enjoy a fun event with a golf tournament and a horse show, which will be the organization’s first.
The golf tournament will be held on July 20 at the Sullivan Country Club, with the horse show following up on Sept. 29.
For those who like their horse shows with deep-fried foodstuffs, Heywood said fried Twinkies may be available for purchase.
All the more reason to go.