Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan native Roger Martin lives a world of champagne tastes and caviar dreams. As manager of the Chanel Boutique in Costa Mesa, Cal., his customers include some of the richest people in the world. The son of George and Sylvia Martin, he is the only male manager in the company’s world-wide chain and has had an extraordinary year since he opened the store in 1990.

Carrina Elder shot the ball for 10 points and had 13 rebounds during Sullivan’s 59-46 victory over Warrensburg-Latham Monday night. The Lady Redskins will put their undefeated record on the line Thursday when they face a strong Monticello team.

Stronger defense and quicker offense gave the Bethany Mustangs a decided advantage Friday night as they avenged a Turkey Tourney loss to Lovington by defeating the Panthers 81-63. The Mustangs were led by a 20 point effort from junior Ben Yarnell, while Heath Wilson led Lovington with 26.

Four first place awards were given in the second annual “Light Up Sullivan” Contest sponsored by the Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hess took first place for best residential display, Mike and Jeri Booker took first place for most humorous display, Lynn Maxedon took first place for best use of motion and The Cheese Shed took first place for best commercial display in the contest which was expanded this year.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.