A Around the County SPECIAL FISHING INSERT IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE A special fishing insert is the second section in this week’s Monroe County Appeal.
MADISON LIONS CLUB HOLIDAY BBQ MAY 24, 25
The Madison Lions Club will hold their annual BBQ on Sunday and Monday, May 24, 25 from 11 a.m. - ?. Menu consists of Chicken, Pork Steaks or Rib Eye. The Lions Club will be set up near the 4-way stop.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
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Congratulations Class of 2015
CANS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS IS CARING
Phyllis Barton is still collecting cans that will go toward Christmas Is Caring. Please place cans in alley next to 327 West Monroe, Paris.
COUNTY CATTLEMEN LUNCH IN MADISON
The Monroe County Cattlemen will hold a lunchtime fundraiser in Madison, on Saturday, May 23, close to Shelter Insurance office, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The menu will consist of rib eye sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs.
MADISON GARAGE SALES MAY 23
Madison will hold their All Town Garage Sales on Saturday May 23. Maps can be picked up at Casey’s or Nelson’s Old Time Cafe See ad page 14
BETHEL CEMETERY DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Donations are now being accepted for Bethel Cemetery, Holliday. Send donations to Sally Blakemore, PO Box 7116, Holliday, MO 65258
SANTA FE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MAY 25 - MAY 29
Paris R-II Graduating Class of 2015
Paris R-II Class of 2015, left to right: First row - Russell Mitchell, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Katlyn Otto, Courtney Dickey, Audrey Vitt, Alex Dreckshage, Rachel Batsell and Kyle Popkes. Second row - Anthony Farran, Brooke Carr, Eva Charlick, Brooke Rentschler, Katie Allison, Ashley Carr and Christian Court. Third row - Cody Reeves, Joey Morton, Michaela Harrison, Jeff Miller, Noah Holmes, Autumn Taylor and Chrisee Wheeler. Fourth row - Robyn North, Jake Peak, Quin Bartels, E.J. Kendrick, Ben Hayhurst, Jacob Major and Mikayla Hagenhoff. Fifth row - Justin Asher, August Hayhurst, Brett Mason, Slater Stone, Brant Francis, Dylan Langerud and Jordan Howard. (Top left) Salutatorian Katie Otto, left, and Valedictorian Teddy Ebbesmeyer. APPEAL PHOTOS
by Denny Hollingsworth Amid pomp and circumstance, Paris High School graduated 37 seniors Sunday, May 17, on Don Williams Court, in the school’s crowd-filled gymnasium. The 15 young women and 22 men receiving diplo-
mas represented PHS’ 141st graduating class, from one of longest operating public schools in the state. After the class entered the gym single file with the traditional processional music, courtesy of the junior and high
school bands, to a standing ovation, R-2 school superintendent Dr. Chris Johnson welcomed the audience for her third and last time as the leader of the district; she’s moving to the Crane School District, in July. She congratulated the seniors, call-
The week of Monday, May 25 thru Friday, May 29. Vacation Bible School at Santa Fe Christian Church in Santa Fe. Time is 6-8 p.m. each night and the theme this year is Nazareth. Close with a wienie roast Friday night. All are welcome. For more information contact Susan Kendrick at (573)473-6850.
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CHRISTMAS IS CARING FISH FRY MAY 30
A Fish Fry with all the Trimmings benefit will be held for Christmas Is Caring on Saturday, May 30, at the Mt. Airy Baptist Church.. This event is sponsored by Mt. Airy Baptist Church and Just As I Am Cowboy Church.
IN NEXT WEEK’S APPEAL Eighth Grade Graduations Teacher Recognition Madison FFA Banquet Baccalaureate Academic Award Winners
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Madison C-3 Graduating Class of 2015 Madison C-3 Seniors, left to right: First row - Kaitlin Milner, Caitlynn Walter, Lindsey Hendren, Rachael Wood, Robin Lane, Katie Youse, Niki Sims, Sandra Gonzalez, Chelsea Barnes. Second row - Josh Hendren, Dustin Ketchem, Kaleb Brucker, Jacob Wandrey, Bradley Pierce, Wesley Luttrell, Blaine Love, Wesley Luntsford, Austin Freels, Tyler Bennett. (Right) Salutatorian, left, Dustin Scott Ketchem and Valedictorian Wesley Randall Luntsford. Photo courtesy of Connie Duval, MMI
The Madison 2015 Graduation, on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m., began with the prelude of “Letter To Me” by Brad Paisley. 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 speaker, chosen by the class, was
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former Counselor Jessica David. Principal Trisch Vessar and Superintendent Rapert presented the Eighth Graders with their diplomas. 8th Grade Graduates included Shelby Jean Arnold, Keleigh Rae Bennett, Jalyn Ciera Dennis, Mackenzie Brooke Dubbert, Bryce William Hendren, Katrina Continued to page 4
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