Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Cadet Bruce A. Gannaway, son of Jeffrey L. and Patricia A. Gannaway of Windsor, received practical work in military leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp in Ft. Riley, Kan. Gangway is a student at Eastern Illinois University.

The Sullivan High School marching band captured first place among Class C schools in field competition during the Arthur Marching Knights and Arthur Music Boosters fourth annual “Bandfest 90” competition Saturday in Arthur. Bethany High School took second place among Class D schools. The Sullivan and Bethany flag corps both placed second in their auxiliary divisions.

Bethany teacher Jane White Hendricks is one of a select group of American teachers to be honored by her toughest critics, her former students, in the inaugural edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Quarterback Jason Kottwitz got great protection from Paul Riley, Chad Reed and the rest of the Redskin offensive line Thursday during the Redskins 40-20 win against St. Teresa. The victory gave Sullivan the playoff berth they have worked toward all year and sends them up against the undefeated Casey-Westfield Warriors on Wednesday with a 7 p.m. first-round game at home.

The CYF group at the First Christian Church of Sullivan will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 10 at the church. Organizers for this year’s sale of baked items and crafts include Ruth Erickson, Marian Crawford, Dorothy Hall, Anna Jane Sager and Virginia Reed.

Sullivan freshman Amy Bishop has participated in three cross country invitational meets this season for Lake Land College. Bishop placed 15th out of 23 runners at the Parkland College meet and improved her time at Danville Area College where she placed 29th out of 60 runners. She also participated in a meet at Spoon River College.      Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.