Astoria, IL Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Vol. 130, No. 48











 SRC Students | Fulton Co Garden Tractor Results | Beebe Advances To State

SRC Students Inducted
into Honor Society

Forty-two new members were inducted into the Spoon River College Nu Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on April 14. The ceremony was held on the Canton campus.

Phi Theta Kappa is the largest internationally recognized honor society for two-year colleges.  To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of transferable course work and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5.

Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize academic achievement, promote individual growth and development, and provide opportunities through participation for leadership, service and continuing scholarship.

The new members from this area include:

Astoria, Lucia Stambaugh; Browning, Jordan McCombs; Havana, Misty Long, Megan Marshall, Nicole Minor, Ashley Pherigo; Ipava, Carrie Hollenback; Lewistown, Megan Hagie; Rushville, Kathleen Carey, Sara Downs, Alex Winner.

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Fulton County Garden Tractor Pullers Results

Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller of Browning rode his tractor Lil Jewel to first place in the 10 horse stock class. This was his first win.

The Fulton County Garden Tractor Pullers Association held a tractor pull May 3. Results are as follows:

950-pound 14 Horse and under Stock Class: first place, Chris Craig/No Name; second place, Wade Hopping/Extreme; third place, Paul Dimmitt/Pugsley.

1050-pound 10 Horse Stock Class: first place, Jacob Miller/Little Jewel; second place, Jim McCance/General Lee; third place, Willie Spencer/Shiny Fenders.

1050-pound 12 Horse Stock Class: first place, Andre Goldenstein/Hot Wheels; second place, Willie Spencer/The Rebel; third place, Charlie Bollinger/Thumper.

1050-pound 14 Horse Stock Class: first place, Bob Diers/Combat Cadet; second place, Andre Goldenstein/Hot Wheels; third place, Donald Goldenstein/Cub.

1050-pound 16 Horse Stock Class: first place, Roger Goldenstein/Red Rumble; second place, Donald Goldenstein/Cub; third place, Bill Craig/Magnum.

1050-pound 12 Horse Stock Altered Class: first place, Monte Easley/Ole Yeller; second place, Roger Goldenstein/Lil Thunder; third place, Mike Hopping/Let-R-Burn.

1050-pound 14 Horse Stock Altered Class: first place, Bob Diers/Combat Cadet; second place, Paul Dimmitt/Pugsley.

1050-pound 16 Horse Stock Altered Class: first place, Troy Hopping/Hoss; second place, Monte Easley/Ole Yeller.

1050-pound Stock Twin Class: first place, Jim McCance/Warlock.

1050-pound Twin Stock Altered Class: first place, Roger Schneider/Bull Dog; second place, Ralph Miller/Evil Twin; third place, Troy Hopping/Eagle On Wheels.

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Beebe Advances to State

Carly Beebe South Fulton junior high track team competed in sectionals hosted by Carthage. A total of 12 teams competed this year. Athletes qualify for state by time, height or distance or placing first or second in their event.

Carly Beebe placed first in the 100-meter dash and first in the shot-put. Beebe will compete in the state track meet on Saturday, May 10, at the Eastside Center Sports Complex in Peoria.

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