The Madison All Town Garage Sale will be on Sat., May 24. There will be maps available at the Madison Area Community Center, Alliant Bank, and Casey’s. More information will be available next week.
SENIOR CENTER “GROW A ROW”
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The oldest continuous newspaper in Monroe County, Since 1867
Thursday, May 15, 2014
(USPS 359-260) Vol. 147, Number 20 Paris, MO 65275 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
Madison C-3 Class of 2014 graduates 15 students before family and friends
You can help donate to the Senior Center by donating one row or more of vegetables from your garden. The vegetables will be used here at the center and will also be sent out to our home-bound seniors who are in need of food. For more information please contact Tara or Kayla at the Senior Center at 660327-5824
FBLA TO HOLD BBQ MAY 24, 11AM-2PM
The Paris High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is holding a BBQ at Hickman’s IGA parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. Meal will include pulled pork sandwich, chips, baked beans, and a drink for $7. All monies raised will be used to help with the expenses of sending seven FBLA members to compete in the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., this summer.
BLOCK GRAIN BELT TO HOLD MEETING MAY 15
Grain Belt Express Clean Line, a private for-profit company from Houston, Texas, is proposing to run a high voltage direct current transmission line through your county and, quite possibly, through your land and near your home! They will try to do this by becoming a public utility in Missouri and therefore having the power of EMINENT DOMAIN. The group, Block Grain Belt Express MO, is opposed to this project anywhere in the state of Missouri and they are having action meetings to let you know what everyone can all do together to fight this. We can STOP this! If this is important to you and you want control of what happens to you and your property, attend this ACTION meeting! The meeting will be at Paris High School, 25686 Business Hwy. 24, Paris, Mo., on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., at the Ag Building.
ARMSE TO MEET FRIDAY, MAY 16
The Hannibal Mark Twain Chapter of the Association of Retired Missouri State Employees (ARMSE) will meet on Friday, May 16, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Nutrition Center, 219 South Tenth Street in Hannibal. Their program will be a demonstration by SJ Pottery from Bethel, who do Redware and Mocha and Salt Glazed Stoneware. All current and retired State employees are encouraged to attend. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 573-2214157.
(Top) Madison C-3 Class of 2014 is ready to graduate. (Right) Valedictorian Samantha LeGrand, left, and Salutatorian Samantha Painter. APPEAL PHOTOS
The Madison 2014 Graduation, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m., began with the prelude of “Hey Brother” by Avicci. The graduates entered the gymnasium to the sweet strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Superintendent Lesa Rapert welcomed the assembled graduates, friends, guests and family. The speakers, chosen by the class, were former teacher Leann KramerBrown and teacher Shannon GreenKingery. “Don’t stop until you achieve your goals,” said Kramer-Brown. “Make wise choices but never be afraid to make mistakes.” “Plan for your future but remember to be flexible,” added Kramer-Brown. “It is time to set your goals and attempt to
achieve them.” “Continue to be persistent,” noted Kramer-Brown. “As you grow your plan for the future will grow with you.” “Be a loyal and steadfast friend,” said Green-Kingery. “Be honest with yourself and others.” “If your are honest with yourself then what people see is what they get,” explained Green-Kingery. “Do not limit your possibilities. Learning should be a lifelong endeavor. Learn to roll with the punches.” Principal Trisch Vessar and Superintendent Rapert presented the Eighth Graders with their diplomas. 8th Grade Graduates included Trey Allen Brammer, Molly Alyse Clampitt, Jared Elijah Cain Clay, Emily Michelle Gibler, Danielle Marie Herrin, Judy Irene Hornbarger, Skyler Brennon
The Madison West Monroe Volunteer Fire Department attended the 2014 Firefighter Association of Missouri Convention at Festus, on May 2, 3 and 4. It had been 60 years since the Convention was last held in Festus. There were over 800 people registered for the Convention. It started Friday night with a mixer where old and new friends could get back together. Saturday morning started with the five contests: two person
hose coupling, replace a section of hose, extending a line, water barrel fight and bucket brigade. Madison’s team was: Chase Barnes, Chase Breid, Christine Love, Dale Ransdell, and Chad Wolfe. They brought home the third place trophy in the Water Barrel Fight. That evening a banquet was held to pass out trophies from the contest, awards for the year, and a guest speaker. It is always amazing to realize that Madison
Love, Maya Isabelle McGuire, Ashlyn Layne Peterson, Ashley Lynn Redenbaugh, Staci Nicole Stokes, Dylan Matthew Taylor, Donald Austin Thomas and Taylor Lynn Young. Counselor Jessica David presented the class with their scholarships and awards (look for awards listed in next week’s Monroe County Appeal). “Thank you to all our teachers and
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Madison West Monroe Volunteer Fire Department attends Missouri Convention
has already received over the years: Firefighter of the Year-Shannon Breid; Fire Chief of the Year-Larry Jones; and Fire Department of the Year. After the awards, the guest speaker was Randolf Mantooth who starred in the show EMERGENCY and played a firefighter. There were 545 people at the banquet and a dance followed. Sunday morning was the official business meeting of
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Read the Monroe County Appeal Paris R-II Retiring Business Teacher, FBLA Sponsor, Technology Specialist and Yearbook Sponsor Barb Mason, center, was surprised by an after school reception featuring some of her former and present students. APPEAL PHOTO