Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Jill Sutton, a senior at Sullivan High School and the daughter of Ron and Linda Sutton of Sullivan, has been selected to compete in the AEG Olympia National Scholastic Typing Contest.

The Meat Dept. at Sullivan IGA recently edged out 87 competitors to win J.M. Jones Beef Roundup Grand Champion contest. Approximately 190 IGA stores serviced by J.M. Jones were eligible to compete in the roundup. “This year we felt really confident from the beginning,” Barry Golden, manager of the meat dept. said. “Everybody gave extra— it was definitely a team effort.” The team, which together has more than 100 years of experience, includes Golden, (22), Irene Kroll, (25), Pat Thompson, (20), Roger Butcheard, (14), and Justin Risley (4). Also included in the 100 years is Burl Jividen, who was a meat cutter for more than 40 years.

One-point victories are always sweet. They become even sweeter when they are over a rival team who pulled out a similar victory by the same margin. Sullivan defeated Arcola 60-59 Friday night. “Playing and winning a close game like that helps build the kids’ confidence,” said Redskin coach Ted Turner. And reeking of confidence toward the end of the ballgame was senior Aaron Jesse, who smoothly placed two clutch free throws straight through the hoop for the victory with nine seconds remaining.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.