Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

American Quarter Horse enthusiast Wayne Robinson of Bethany has qualified his American Quarter Horse, Brandy Mac Bee, for the 17th Annual AQHA World Championship Show Nov. 7-17 in Oklahoma City.

Pleasant weather, both warm and clear, contributed to one of the largest crowds ever to attend the 56th annual Kiwanis Club Halloween parade Wednesday night on the Sullivan square. More than 500 people received treats, and prizes were awarded to winners in 10 divisions. The Chris Ray family took first place in the family groups division followed by the Dan Flannell family in second.

Wayne Saddoris was the master of ceremonies, and Peggy and Phil Bryant were the judges for the annual American Legion Post 507 and American Legion Auxiliary pumpkin contest in Bethany. Jennifer Matheson won first place in the carved pumpkin division, with Scott Seeley second, and Linda Miller, third. The grand prize winners for the most unusual costume in the Halloween parade were Diane and Kenny Sanders.

Millikin University sophomore Lois Hagerman of Sullivan has been selected to play violin with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. Hagerman is the daughter of Dennis and Sandy Hagerman of rural Sullivan and is a 1989 graduate of Bethany High School.

Five students were elected to membership in the Junior Honor Society during installation Oct. 24 in the Bethany High School gym. Elected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character and community service, the new members are Andi Marshall, Wendy Munch, Erin Parsons, Jamie Rutherford and Bliss Schwartz.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.