The Sullivan Independent News

By James B. Bartle
Cutting a hole atop an ice-covered lake with a chain saw and then jumping into the frigid water does not sound like a lot of fun, but it did turn out to be an educational training session for the Sullivan Fire Protection District firefighters on Wed., Feb. 3, as firefighters trained at the Sullivan City Lake in ice water rescue.
For the second time in as many years, Sullivan firefighters braved cold weather [...]

Bourbon boy scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church.

On Valentine’s Day, Sun., Feb. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be English Country dancing at the Sullivan Catholic Church Hall, Saint Anthony of Padua, 119 W. Springfield Rd. in Sullivan.
Bring comfortable shoes and a snack to share. There is a cost of $5 per person, $20 per family.
English Country Dance was the popular social dance of 17th and 18th century in England and the American colonies. It is a great, family-oriented activity [...]

By James B. Bartle
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that the North Service Rd. at Winsel Creek will be closed beginning Jan. 27, through October.
Major construction on the eastbound and westbound I-44 bridges will require detours on I-44 and the North Service Rd.
See more on this story in the Sullivan Independent News Jan. 27, 2010, edition.

By James B. Bartle
Three sisters who love shopping and finding bargains have brought their love to their own business, Three Sisters Resale and Consignment, has opened in the former Horse and Tack building in Stanton at 2475 North Service Rd.
Judy Gellerman, Sullivan, Gloria Conaway, Oklahoma, and Melissa Bible, St. Clair, opened the business this past week to a warm and brisk welcome.
“Judy had a consignment shop in Denver for five years and both of us [...]

Sat., Sept. 12 - Lance T. Barton, age 39 of Warrenton, was arrested on the charge of burglary second degree. A warrant was issued.
Mon., Sept. 14 - David K. Robben, age 41 of Leasburg, was arrested on the charge of assault third degree. He was released after 24 hours with warrant being applied for.
Mon., Sept. 14 - Lucifer F. Stahl, age 17 of Leasburg, was arrested on the charge of assault third degree. He was [...]

The Meramec Area Sportsman’s Friends of NRA Dinner and Auction was held at the Sullivan Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall on Saturday evening. The event was a near full capacity crowd for the annual fundraiser. Pictured is a view of the crowd.

By James B. Bartle
For local resident Brad Moore hunting all over the United States and the world has brought thrills and enjoyment; but, thus far, his recent trip with wife Debbie Depew to the South Island of New Zealand has been the top.
Moore has hunted in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Canada, Spain, Scotland and in the United States in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Maine, Texas and Missouri.
“We went on a 12-day hunt from July [...]

A 63-year-old Bourbon man has been reported missing to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.
According to Donna Hunt, California, her brother Bobby “Bob”  Goodley, 63, was a resident at the former Westwood Care Center, located off Highway N, a half mile south of the Bourbon city limits.
Goodley is described as a white male, 6′2, between 175 and 180 pounds, gray hair, blue eyes and a gray beard. Goodley is an amputee with one hand. He is [...]