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Madison Play Cast

The Madison High School players performed “Sideways Stories From Wayside School” on Friday, May 9, in the high school gymnasium to raucous applause.
   “You are in for a treat,” said Director Chris Lynn to the audience. “The cast has worked hard for a couple of months.”
   The play consisted of five scenes and the play takes place in the thirtieth floor classroom of the Wayside School. Up there everything is sideways, exaggerated and very colorful.
   The set creators did an excellent job of turning the gymnasium floor into a perfect rendition of what they saw as the colorful thirtieth floor classroom.
   The play became an interactive evening for the young as children in the audience were invited to sit right up front and participated in the play as extras. The cast members included the children in their dance routines to the delight of the youth.
   Director Lynn showed his experience in cast placement as the individual actors seemed perfect for their respective roles. A comment heard in the crowd noted that Karla Salmons (Ms. Gorf) played such an excellent witch she could be cast in Wicked, a current Broadway production about the Land of Oz through the eyes of the witches.
   Anyone who attended the production will never forget the whining and pigtail pulling antics of Myron (Herzog Whatley), of the apple eating, to the horror of the students who knew it was Ms. Gorf, of Louis (Wiley Whatley), or the special math skills of Danny (Shelbi Danner). The crowd laughed and cheered the cast members throughout the entire production.
   Scenes included: Ms. Gorf Loves Apples (where she ends up turning herself into an apple); Ms. Jewels (Taylor Salmons) – The New Teacher; Counting Problems; Stinky Sammy; and Wayside School Is Falling Down.
   Cast members included: BeBe, Stacy Harlow; Myron, Herzog Whatley; Ms. Gorf, Karla Salmons; Danny, Shelbi Danner; Leslie, Haley Cline; Rondi, Chris Lynn; Ms. Jewels, Taylor Salmons; Louis, Wiley Whatley; Pigtail #1, Staci Harlow; Pigtail #2, Shelbi Danner; Sammy, Mariah Silkwood; Mr. Pickell, Wiley Whatley. No play is successful without a large amount of behind the scenes work from crew members and this is no exception for this play. Backstage crew members included: Sound, Christina Riley and Brittney Barton; lighting, Mariah Silkwood and of course Director Chris Lynn.
   There was no cost to watch the performance but attendees could make donations.
   The performance was a huge success as witnessed by the raucous applause and numerous favorable and superlative comments heard after the rousing finale. Click Here For More Pictures 2759 1019 5/13/2010 hdl

Madison Students attending Baccalaureate Program

On Sunday, May 9, the Madison local area churches sponsored the Madison Baccalaureate service for Madison seniors and eighth grade students, in the Madison C-3 Gymnasium.
   After a welcome of all the graduates by organizer Wayne Bollmon, Dale Roberts, of the Madison Baptist Church gave the opening prayer and welcome to all the attendees.
   “Thank you for coming to tonight’s event in the ongoing process of raising your children,” said Pastor Roberts. “Welcome to your big deal,” said Pastor Roberts specifically to the graduates. .”
   Senior Class President and Eighth Grade President Allie Dunkin introduced their respective classes to the assembled.
   Special music for the baccalaureate was provided by Jimmy Legrand accompanied on guitar by Daniel Legrand.
   Pastor Roberts read a scripture passage for the graduates.
   Oak Grove Baptist Church Pastor Randy Bergthold gave the eighth grade baccalaureate address.
   “Congratulations on a job well done,” said Pastor Bergthold. “Life has a way of changing who you are and modeling you into who you are tomorrow.”
   The Monroe Chapel Choir sang a moving rendition of “The Blessing.”
   Madison Christian Church Pastor David Holmes said a prayer.
   Pastor Kevin Keeling, of the Antioch Church gave the twelfth grade baccalaureate address.
   “It is only the beginning,” said Pastor Keeling. “What now? Now your life is about choice?”
   “We have to make sure we are making the proper choices,” added Pastor Keeling. “Number two is a great place to be in life if God is number one.”
   True greatness is in serving not in being served,” said Pastor Keeling in closing.
   Tom Downey, Pleasant Green Baptist Church concluded the event with a prayer.
   Following the service refreshments were served in the new cafeteria. Click Here For More Pictures 2764 1019 5/13/2010 hdl

Grandma's Attic First Dollar

The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce presented Grandma’s Attic owner Mary Brown with the businesses “First Dollar” during their Open House. Left to right, Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vanessa Forrest, J.D. Brown, Owner Mary Brown and Chamber Member Joanne Bonney. In attendance but not pictured: Chamber member David Eales
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It’s almost Relay time!!! The 2010 Relay For Life of Monroe County will take place beginning at 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 26, with the Survivor Lap, and winding up at 6 a.m., on Sunday June 27. Just like last year the Relay will take place on the courthouse square, in Paris.
   Local performing artists Billie Joe Hatton, who will perform from 7-8 p.m. and Spiritual Sounds who will perform from 8-9 p.m., are the evening’s vocal entertainment. There will be food and deserts to eat while enjoying the live entertainment. The lighting of the luminaries will begin at dusk.
   New to the event this year will be a free street dance from 10 p.m. until midnight and theme laps. Theme laps are where those who wish to participate dress according to the theme. The theme laps begin at midnight and are as follows: going fishing, hanging at the beach, hippie sixties, light the way (anything that glows or lights up but no flashlights), Aloha limbo laps, crazy unusual hats, dance laps and pajama laps. There will also be games played throughout the night starting at midnight.
   Prior to the Relay, teams will be having fundraising events to raise money. The Monroe County Appeal will publish fundraising events as available.
   Teams are also currently selling luminaries. If anyone would like to purchase one in honor of or in memory of a loved one see any team member or return the form in today’s Monroe County Appeal. Luminaries will also be available to purchase the night of the Relay event for $5.
   Mark your calendars and plan to attend this year’s Relay For Life event. With every step you take at Relay For Life you are helping someone with cancer. Together, you help create a world with less cancer and more laughter… more joy... and more birthdays.
   A silent auction will be held in the Senior Citizens Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 11:30 p.m. If anyone would like to donate items for the auction please take them to the Coop Agri Service and give them to Robin Adams.
   At present there are 11 teams including Paris Patriots, Monroe Manor, Abel’s Quik Shop, CO-OP, Grandville Christian Church, Alliant Bank, Monroe County Cancer Supporters, Paris Junior High team, St. Frances Cabrini,and the Paris National Bank.
   If you, your family, friends, or coworkers would like to have a team for this fun overnight event please attend the Relay For Life meeting on Thursday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m., at the Farmers Mutual Insurance Building. Also, if you would like to help the night of the event please attend the meeting. It takes a large group of volunteers working together to make this event a success.   2762 1019 5/13/2010 hdl

It is graduation time in Monroe County! Paris R-II and Madison C-3 Schools will see their 2010 high school graduates walk down the aisle for the last time at graduation and enter the rest of their lives, with Paris graduating on Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m., and Madison on Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m.
   Foundation for Life Christian School will hold their graduation on Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. while Holliday C-2 will their eighth grade promotion on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.
   Paris R-II eighth grade promotion will take place on Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., while Madison holds their eighth grade promotion in conjunction with high school graduation.
   Middle Grove C-1 will hold their eighth grade promotion ceremony on Saturday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m.
   Graduates of area schools include:
   Paris R-II High School Graduates: Citlally Anaya, Taylor Quentin Barr, Nicole Elizabeth Bassler, Cal Isaac Bergthold, Annie Elaine Court, Lillian Dawn Crider, Andriel Jolie Culbertson, Cameron John DeGraff, Amanda Sue DeOrnellas, Casey Lynn Duncan, Keith Michael Duncan, Michael Tyler Duncan, Tyler Scott Dunlap, Kevin Elizondo-Rojas, Cody Russell Erwin, Alexander Norman Fodge, Kali Jade Gibbs, Jonathan Robert Gilliam, Lucia Gottschalk, Kelsay Jo Heitmeyer, Tessa Britt Henderson, Courtney Michelle Holmes, Dayton Christopher Hudson, Coty Alan Jackson, Lance Paul James, James David Jones, Neecey Jane Jones, Shelby Nicole Landis, Hezekiah Da’Nel Long, Shania Ann McGruder, Amanda Kaye Mikel, Sadee May Miller, Kahler Lee Mitchell, Brittany Trishawn Page, Gavin Cole Ragsdale, Sarah Ann Ray, Kayla Noel Redmon, Taylor Mrgan Ross, Andrew James Summers, Victoria Brianne Wheelan, Dustin Guy Wilkerson, Desiree Noel Wolfe, Ashley Michelle Wormington and Aaron Eugene Yates.
   Paris R-II Eighth Grade Graduates: James Addie, Josey Ann Ball, Zacary Baladenski, Kole Daniel Berrey, Danielle N. Bounds, Gloria J. Breid, Sarah L. Burchett, Cheyenne M. Cadmus, Kaylee Renee Callison, Kody J. Crider, Zane L. Crigler, Kenzie Marie Dye, Makenzie K. Fox, Chasten T. Gibbs, Allyah Glass, Rae Ann Graupman, Brendon Michael Hancock, Nathan Allen Hancock, Alan M. Haynes, William Claude Holmes, Brooklee Adair Hunt, Halie J. Jordan, Josh Scott Kandler, Amy Renee Kendrick, Stephanie Kennedy, Austen Kirkwood, Zane Austin Lockhart, Austin Daniel Miller, Cierra N. Miller, Austin Molitor, Caitlyn D. Nobis, Jill Rebecca Nobis, Ricki Michelle Painter, Taylor D. Redmon, Elizabeth N. Reeves, Lydia Anne Treat, Charles Uhrich, Shane Curtis Lee Umstattd, Nathaniel C. VanBoening, Danielle Brianne Wheelan and Destinee Wheeler.
   Madison C-3 High School Graduates: Timothy Bollman, Justin DeOrnellis, James Derboven, Christian Gallup, Lacey Gibler, Courtney Hendren, Garrett Hinten, Daniel Legrand, Tiffany Legrand, Kayla Menefee, Britney Milner, Brandon Pierce, Joseph Rexroat, Mariah Silkwood, Carl Stokes and Cody Williams
   Madison C-3 Eighth Grade Graduates: Dusty Albertson, Brandon Barton, Isaac Bollman, Blake Brown, Kaleb Brucker, Jacob Buckman, Audri Burton, Megan Clampitt, Destinee Clark, Allie Duncan,, Samantha Legrand, Dakota Meals, Jamie Mozingo, Samantha Painter, Jeremy Wilson and Shelby Woods.
   Middle Grove C-1 Eighth Grade Graduates: Blake Enzor, Sydney Ley, Miranda Long, Jade Moffatt, Dakota Power, Kristyl Reese, Trenton Rudder and Camille Steward.
   Holliday C-2 Eighth Grade Graduates: Wyatt Copenhaver, Corey Court, Lukas Day, David DeOrnellis, Brycee Ensor, Brody Lehenbauer and Coy Pence.
   Foundation For Life High School Graduate: Alayciah Hardin.   2763 1019 5/13/2010 hdl