November 11, 2026
H2O Solutions will be working throughout town over the next month to replace residents’ water meters. Residents can recognize the two-person crew by their high-visibility shirts and black Dodge Ram truck. The new meters will use cellular technology to provide more accurate daily readings, helping identify leaks sooner. Readings for monthly billing will be taken on approximately the same day each month, which should make the billing periods more consistent. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off and dinner is 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, at the Forest Park Building. Cook and compete, or just come to eat! Either way, prepare for some heat! The fee is $15 per chili entry. The 3 categories are: Traditional Chili, Non-Traditional Chili and Spicy Chili. Chili needs to be fully cooked and in a warmer or crockpot. 1st place in each category will win $100 and a trophy. 2nd place in each category wins $50. There must be 3 entries per category to judge. The cost of a meal is $8.00 for adults is $5.00 for ages 4-12 and under 3 years old eat free. The meal is chili or soup, dessert and drink. There will be
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. on Saturday November 14. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. James Damon will have a short devotional.
St. Clair County Historical Society invites you to join them for “State of the Crater” 7:00 p.m. November 12 at the St. Clair County Museum. Dr. Kevin Evans will speak on the topic. Free refreshments will be served. Entrance and registration fees will be by donation.
University of Missouri Extension of St. Clair County will host an informational course in estate planning 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 at the Forest Park Building, 206 E. 5th Street in ACMO. Participants may register in advance by visiting https://pears.io/events/mu/11210/ or by calling (417) 646-2419. Walk-in attendees are also welcomed. The cost is $15/person or $25/couple. In this course, participants will see a fictional family who has done no estate planning. As life circumstances occur, participants will see the unintended consequences of having done no estate planning. After learning what all goes wrong, we’ll examine the tools available in an estate plan, and then apply those tools to our fictional family to see how it might have changed their outcome. The purpose of the course is to demonstrate the importance of estate planning in general, but also to give participants more knowledge about estate planning tools and how they might apply so that they are better prepared when they meet with their own estate planning attorneys. This course will be taught by a licensed attorney with 20 years of experience in probate and estate planning.
December 5, 2026 is Appleton City’s 30th annual Christmas in the Country. The Depot Craft Show is scheduled 9:00-2:00 and it features handmade items made by area crafts people. Please call Kenna Bartz at 660-200-6370 for craft show information. This event is sponsored by the Appleton City Museum. All groups and organizations are encouraged to plan activities for this fun filled day.
The Montrose Knights of Columbus will hold their 67th annual Germantown Turkey Shoot on Sunday November 29, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Germantown ball field. Tickets are $3.00 each and advance sale tickets will enter the purchaser into cash prize drawings. There will be youth shoot lines and a shotgun raffle. Tickets are available in Appleton City at Dr. Payton’s office, Fennewald Plumbing or any Knights members.
Amy Raybourn is Parent Educator for the Appleton City PAT program. She has been a teacher for 29 years. This is her second year as a Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers. Parents as Teachers is a program for families with children ages birth to kindergarten. They also serve families who are expecting. Whether you have participated in the PAT program in the past or would like to start, PLEASE contact her at 660-476-2108 or araybourn@appletoncity.k12.mo.us.
Growing in Grace Community Center will be delivering Thanksgiving meals, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. Message 660-492-3425 for a meal of turkey, mashed pot and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, roll, and pie
AC Rural Health Clinic has flu vaccines available. Call 660-476-2121 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nominations are being accepted for the January 17-23 public election of St. Clair County’s University of Missouri Extension Council. Candidate recommendations may be made by contacting the county extension center, (417) 646-2419. Nominees will then be contacted to secure their permission before being placed on the ballot. Nominations for the 5 open positions must be made prior to December 11, 2026. 3 Candidates are needed from the North District (Appleton, Monegaw, Chalk Level, Butler, Jackson, Center Osage and Taber Townships). 2 Candidates are needed from the South District (Osceola, Polk, Dallas, Doyal, Roscoe, Speedwell, Washington and Collins Townships). In St. Clair County, they are seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our communities, to serve on the extension council. Council candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they represent. The St. Clair County Extension Council meets on the first Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December. Missouri state statues create county extension councils to work with University of Missouri Extension. Council members assist in planning and carrying out extension programs in their county, providing local extension governance and representing the diversity of the county’s changing population.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday Banks, Post Office and government offices
Nov 12 St Clair County Historical Society presentation “State of the Crater” 7:00 p.m. at the St. Clair County Museum
Nov 14 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m.
Nov 14 Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off and dinner is 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Building.
Nov 17 University of Missouri Extension course in estate planning 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Forest Park Building
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