December 5, this Friday night, is the Annual Home for the Holidays, in downtown Fredericktown. (See page 11 of this issue for more details.) The parade will be on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in the downtown area. Line up will be at the Armory and travel toward town ending at JC Park, where there will be hot chocolate and SANTA. Line up time will be 5:30 PM. Please arrive on time!

Gretchen Haas of Marquand, Missouri was recently chosen as Murray State University (MSU) 2008-2009 Rodeo Queen. Gretchen was crowned on October 27 and was judged not only on her riding abilities but on poise and confidence as well.

The Congregation of Oakdale Church would like to thank everyone for their calls and concerns for us after the fire that destroyed our church buildings. We are now meeting at the church on Highway C known as Maple Grove in the Jewett community. The Jewett Community Center is just across the road from the church. Our services will remain the same except for Thursday night Bible study which will be canceled.

The last 2008 American Red Cross blood drive in Madison County will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at St. Michael's Church on West Main Street in Fredericktown.  Donation times will be 2 pm - 7 pm.  There is a goal of 35 units set for this drive.

WD Raymond I. Michael and wife to Andrew L. Michael and wife

In November, 2008, the Madison County Joint communication dispatchers answered 404 calls on 911 lines.

Michael Darnell Redmond, 44, Fredericktown to Terri Theresa Harp, 53, Fredericktown.

On November 17, 2008, the Honorable Madison County Commission met pursuant to adjournment on with the following officers present; Presiding Commissioner John Rauls and First District Commissioner Dennis Bradford. Second District Commissioner Terry Hovis was absent due to personal reasons.  County Clerk Don Firebaugh was present to record the proceedings.

The Fredericktown R-I School District met on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. President Larry Kemp led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report Linda S. Beel, 55, of St. Louis suffered fatal injuries when she was thrown from the vehicle she was driving at 5:25 PM on November 30, 2008. Beel was traveling northbound on Highway 67, three miles south of Fredericktown when her 1999 Cavalier ran off the left side of the road, traveled down an embankment and overturned ejecting the driver through the driver side door. The vehicle came to rest on her. Madison County Coroner Chris Follis pronounced her passing at the scene.  A passenger in the car, Albert J. Beel also of St. Louis suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Madison Medical Center by ambulance. Neither the driver or the passenger were wearing a seat belt according to the report.

December 4, 1908

Mr.. and Mrs.. Gerald Whitener of Marquand were hosts to the annual Thanksgiving meal for the late s Thomas family. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Whitener, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Davis and son Charles, Lola Hellen, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pratte all of Marquand; Mr. and Mrs. Phillys Mokris, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Heilrich, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Black, Darrell Johnson, Kevin Johnson and son Joey, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey; all of Fredericktown. Arlene Philips of Knob Lick and daughter Marlene and daughter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Margie Libla and sons David and Mary, Doug and Elaine, all of Poplar Bluff; Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson of Herod, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Don Perschbacker, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perschbacker and son, and Jessie Hardy, all of Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.

Fredericktown Elementary School Second Grade Classes have been busy the last month involved in exciting reading activities.

Monday Night Trio

The Friday Club GFWC of Fredericktown, Mo. Held its monthly meeting at BREC.