25 Years Ago This Week

Bethany School Supt. Marilyn Bailey explained if the district continues $116,164 annual deficits the eduction fund will be in debt $1,257,453 by July 30, 1999. Before a crowd of 20 people the school board voted to proceed with a property tax referendum.
The Bethany Mustangs beat Illiopolis 62-49 in the opening round of the tournament at Blue Mound. Phil Ozier led the Mustangs with 15 points, Kevin Bowser scored 14 points along with 10 rebounds and Adam Gurchieck chipped in with 11 points.
Despite injuries and a ten point deficit at the half the Sullivan Lady Redskins beat the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals 55-50. Sullivan hit 6 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter with Bobbi Bone shooting 4-4 and Allyson Glazebrook 2-4 totaling 12 points for the night. Carrie Bennet led the Redskins with 14 points and 12 rebounds.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.