The Sullivan Independent News

First Baptist Church, Sullivan, held a weekend celebration this past week for their 135th anniversary. Five of the preachers that have served the church were in attendance for a dinner on Saturday. Pictured, from left to right: Paul Gray, William E. Norris, Kirk Parnell, Mack Chambers and Ted Hurley. Photo by Angie Henderson

By James B. Bartle
The Meramec Area friends of NRA Dinner and Auction will hold its 17th annual event at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall on Sat., Sept. 11 with the theme of “Remembering 9-11-2001.” Through the charity event, the local organization has donated over $50,000 to the Future Farmers of America Shooting Range in Stanton.
According to committee member Jerry Thurmond, 50 percent of the funds raised from the event stay in Missouri for education [...]

Wed., Sept. 8 - Music with Lairds and friends at 10 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. - by Dunsford Court Assisted Living.
Thurs., Sept. 9 - Canasta at 10 a.m. - by Alexander Propane. Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 a.m. Blood pressure checks by Dunsford Court Assisted Living. Trivia at 11 a.m.
Fri., Sept. 10 - Music with the Weiskopfs—Dorothy, Harold and Leo, at 10 a.m. Card games at 12:30 p.m. -  by Peterson Oil.
Mon., [...]

Wed., Sept. 8 - Turkey tetrazzini or Sloppy Joe on a bun, Capri vegetables, broccoli, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread
Thurs., Sept. 9 - Meatloaf with gravy or chef salad plate, creamed spinach, carrots, wheat dinner roll, peach crisp
Fri., Sept. 10 - Salsa chicken or Viking pollock, brown rice, lima beans, Fiesta corn, fresh fruit, wheat bread
Mon., Sept. 13 - Lemon pepper fish or beef hot dog on a bun, country vegetables, cauliflower, Mandarin oranges, wheat bread, [...]

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.