June 5, 2019
Per Ordinance #2019-2 “An Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking of any kind in Public Places.”, smoking shall be prohibited at all time in all City of Appleton City public parks and playgrounds, including, without limitation: Forest Park, Donohue Dugan Park and Karlene May Park. Smoking is prohibited at all parks and playground areas owned by the City and open to the public. Smoking is prohibited in a building or open-air facility owned, leased or operated by the city of Appleton City. The Ordinance in its entirety is posted on the bulletin board outside of City Hall or you may get a paper copy at City Hall.
Appleton City PTO will host its annual taco bar 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Forest Park in conjunction with the AC fair. Please come out to support the PTO by purchasing a large taco salad for $5. All proceeds will benefit Appleton City PTO and the students at Appleton City Elementary.
The monthly Men's Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God (Holiness) will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8. This month's devotional speaker will be James Damon. Come join them for an hour of great food and fellowship.
Chapter CC will be serving biscuits and gravy this Saturday, June 8, in front of Kreisler Country Pharmacy on Main Street beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, June 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated
St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting will hold their next meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at the Lakeland R-III School District Cafeteria. This is the Kick-off meeting for MoBeef for MoKids Program with the Speaker being Mark Russell of Missouri Beef Industry Council and OPAA Food Service sponsoring the meeting. Please RSVP by June 1, 2019 to Lawanna Salmon at (417) 644-2223 x. 603 or (660) 492-7259.
Quasquacentennial 1995 Pictorial Books may be purchased at Community First or St. Clair Co. Banks. Make checks for $25 to AC Park-SQC. This is the first time this book has been printed. If you haven't purchased one in the last 2 weeks you do not have this book. A new SQC-Sesquicentennial Historical Calendar will be offered for sale for $10 at the AC Fair SQC Booth. The calendar is packed with historical facts and 144 pictures.
AC Fair Carnival armbands are on sale, through noon June 6 at Food Fair and Powell's True Value for $15 each (cash only) or until sold out.
At the Scavenger Hunt 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the AC Fair you can do it alone or with friends of any age. For this Hunt you should be able to find the items in the Park. Load those pockets and purses to help find unique items. Be a prize winner while having fun and meeting everyone at the Fair. Participate by being in the audience to find out what items the contestants are searching for on their list. Contestants should bring a pen. For more information call Debbie Barber at 660-351-5358 or meet 7:00 p.m. June 6 at the Stage.
The AC Cemetery Association is raffling (2) half beefs with processing. Proceeds go to support and maintain the AC Cemetery. Winners will be announced at the Applefest in September. Tickets are available for purchase at St. Clair Co. State Bank, Powell’s Tru Value and Noble Machine and Manufacturing for $10 each.
There will be a smoked meat dinner to benefit Mike Lawson 5:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Montrose Community Building. Dinner includes pulled pork, sides, dessert and a drink. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, bake sale and live auction by auctioneer, Kevin Wade. Mike was diagnosed with stomach cancer and is undergoing aggressive treatment. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to the Mike Lawson Love Fund. Donations can be made payable to Mike Lawson Love Fund c/o Montrose Savings Bank, 401 Missouri Avenue, Montrose, MO 64770.
AC Dog Jog is a 5K walk/run on June 15 at Forest Park in Appleton City starting at 9:30 a.m. Funds raised will go to House Of Hound, a non-kill animal shelter located in Butler, MO. More information can be found on their Facebook event page "AC Dog Jog". Registration and donation forms can be found on their event page or at H&E Vet Clinic.
The Appleton City FBLA will be having a Kickin' Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on this Father's Day, Sunday, June 16. The dinner will be held at the high school commons area from 11:00-1:30. For $10 a plate, the menu is fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, roll and dessert Proceeds from the dinner will help support Appleton City's FBLA compete at Nationals in San Antonio, Texas this June. To- go orders are available.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for June, 2019. Call 660-476-2111, ext. 5257 for appointments: June 5 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy – Dr. Vardakis, June 6 – OB/GYN Dr. Kallberg, June 7 - Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, June 11 - Ortho – Dr. Gray, June 12 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy– Dr. Namin, June 17 - Rheumatology–Dr. Latinis, June 20 - Urology – Dr. Boullier and June 25 - Ortho – Dr. Gray.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 6-8 AC Fair
June 8 Men's Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God (Holiness) will be 7:00 a.m.
June 8 Chapter CC will be serving biscuits and gravy in front of Kreisler Country Pharmacy on Main Street 8:00 a.m.
June 9 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30-10:00 at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose
June 9 Ice cream social 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s School (Montrose) basement
2019 AC Fair schedule: The complete schedule, food and other items, vendors and Proud Sponsors will appear in the AC Journal and Bates Co. Exchanger, as well as in business windows. Streets east and north of the Park will be closed off nightly with no parking. While the equipment is in town, Forrest Park is closed except during Fair hours. Rain options will be posted on the stage. (CH stands for Chairman)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 – LAST FULL DAY TO PURCHASE $15 ARM BANDS at True Value or Food Fair, if not sold out.
OPEN NIGHTLY June 6-8 - Southern Fun Carnival and Proud Sponsor Booths
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Photo Exhibit – Centennial and Quasquacentennial
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 PRE-SALE ARMBAND END AT NOON
8:00-11:00 a.m. - Flower Entries CH-Marlene Hanson
3:00-8:00 - Flower Show-Best of Show announced at 8:00 p.m.
7:00 – Scavenger Hunt (starts at the stage) CH- Debbie Barber
7:45 - Introduce Parade Grand Marshal
8:00 – Sycamore Band – Country Classic – Travis Darling
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
8:30 a.m. – Christian Church Bake Sale at Food Fair
3:00-8:00 - Flower Show pick-up flowers by 7:30 p.m.
7:00 - Parade (line up 6:15 p.m. at 5th and Maple) CH- Long Brothers
7:30 – Fire engine exhibit CH – Doug Snodgrass, Jeff Cross
8:00 – Dalton Gang - Bluegrass – Lockwood, MO
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
9:00-2:00 – Saturday on Main Street– CH Lindsi Rivera - Old Mill Design Studio
5:00 - Kids AC Games 3-12 yrs. - CH- Shelly Davis (frog and turtle race – no snapping or water turtles)
6:10 - Toddler's Swim Suit 1-4 yrs. Sign up 5:40 CH-Cindy McEvoy
6:45 - Stout Baby Show under 1 year old. Sign up 6:15 CH- Linda Lampkin
8:00 – Next Of Kin – Country Classic – Fort Scott.
Food Booths: Thursday–Saturday: Fair Board – Hamburgers, hot dogs, pop, nachos, Beta Sigma Phi – Sweet and unsweetened tea,
Jr. Achievers – Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Andy’s Frozen Custard
Friday – AC PTO Walking Tacos,
Friday – Saturday: ACHS Football – Fried pork tenderloin sandwich St. Clair Co. Cattlemen – Steak sandwich meal
Saturday - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans – Cake, cobbler, pie and ice cream
Thursday night, June 6 at Opera House Theatre in beautiful downtown El Dorado Springs, will be a night of local talent. They have a wide variety of music lined up and would hate for you to miss this special night. This will be their last concert for the summer. Admission is $7.00 per person. Show time is 7:00 p.m. They will have a lot of entertainment that evening, so don’t miss out. For more information contact 417-296-5990.
OATS BUS schedule for the week of June 10: St Clair County to Windsor June 11, St Clair County to Clinton June 13. For those that live in St Clair County wishing to ride the OATS Bus please call John at 417-309-3464, Julia at 417-309-3463, in the Lowry City area call Heidi Carden at 417-309-0146. Need a ride, call on OATS. Available to everyone (not “just” Seniors/Disabled) 24 hour reservations advance reservation required. Donation per stop is suggested. OATS is a door to door, shared ride service; all vans are equipped with ramps and helpful drivers!
Prairie Queen Garden Club Flower Show Rules (general rules apply to all classes): 1. Entries will be received from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7. Later entries will be only accepted for exhibition. Entries must be picked up by Friday, June 8 between 7:00-8:00 p.m. or will be disposed of. 2. See fair schedule for open times or posted times when building will be open for viewing the displays. 3. Any amateur gardener may enter this show. Only one entry per person per class. 4. No wildflowers will be permitted. 5. All exhibits will be protected as much as possible. The committee assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. Horticulture Rules: 1.Containers will be furnished but gardeners must arrange specimens themselves. 2. Specimen stem length should be in good relationship to the size of the bloom. Foliage should be clean and groomed but do not remove foliage even if damaged. 3. Check number of stems and blooms called for in schedule. 4. Best of Show, Best Artistic Design (Special Award) Best Horticulture (Judge's Choice) & Best Junior Winner will be awarded a ribbon. Horticulture Division: Bulbs or Tubers Dahlia 1. Any form over 4" - 1 bloom. 2. Any form under 4" -1 bloom. 3. Pompom. Calla Lily 1. one bloom, any color. Canna 1. Red, one spike, 2. White, one spike 3. Yellow, one spike 4. Any other color, one spike. Gladiolus 1. Any color, one spike 2. Any other flowering bulb, one spike 3. Flowering tubers, one spike, Roses 1.a. Red, one bud b. Pink, one bud c. Any other color, one bud d. Red, one full bloom e. Pink, one full bloom f. Any other color, one full bloom 2. Miniature a. Any color, one bloom b. Any color, one spray 3. Knockout a. Red, one full spray b. Pink, one full spray c. Any other color, one full spray Annuals Marigolds 1. Large bloom a. Yellow b. Orange 2. Small bloom a. Yellow b. Orange 3. French a. Three blooms. Celosia 1. Plumed, any color, one stem 2. Crested (cockscomb) one stem (any color). Zinnias 1. Large, any color or variety, one stem. 2. Small, under 1 1/2" three stems. Petunias 1. Single type, three blooms 2. Double type, three blooms. Snapdragon 1. Any color, one spike. Pansy 1. Any color, three blooms. Viola 1. Three blooms, any color. Nasturtiums 1. three blooms, any color. Cosmos 1. Yellow, three blooms w/ foliage 2. Any other color, three blooms w. foliage pink, purple, white. Any other Annual 1. Three blooms. Perennials Daisy 1. Gaillardia, three blooms 2. Gloriosa Daisy, three blooms 3. Shasta Daisy, three blooms 4. Any other daisy, three blooms. Carnations 1. One bloom any color 2. Three blooms any color. Sunflower 1. Large 2. Small. Everlasting 1. Statice, three stems 2. Ornamental grass, three stems 3. Baby's breath, three stems. Chrysanthemum 1. Any variety, one spray 2. Any variety, one bloom. Hosta 1. One stem 2. One leaf. Lily 1. Regal Lily, one stem 2. Tiger Lily, one stem 3. Asiatic Lily, one stem any color. Hemerocallis (Day Lily) One stalk, 1. Yellow 2. Pink 3. Red 4 Any other color. Bee Balm 1. One stalk. Dianthus 1. Three stems. Yarrow 1. Three stems. Liatris 1. Three stems. Hollyhocks 1. One stalk, any color 2. Miniature, one stalk, any color. Any other Perennial 1. Any color or variety, one bloom. Flowering Trees 1. One bloom Magnolia one bloom, Any other one bloom. Flowering Shrubs 1. Hydrangea, One bloom with stem and foliage 2. Rose of Sharon, One stem with bloom and foliage 3. Snowball Bush, One stem w/ foliage 4. Butterfly Bush, One stem w/ foliage 5. Hibiscus, One stem w/ foliage 6. Any other flowering shrub, One stem w/ foliage. Flowering Vine 1. Clematis 2. Any other flowering vine .House Plants; Containers need to clean and free of debris, dirt and insects. 1. African Violets: Pot 8 inches or smaller 2. Gloxinia 3 Begonia: 1. Angel Wing, 2. Tuberous, 3. Any other Succulents 1. Cacti (small plant) 2. Any variety Fern 1. Any variety Any other houseplant, Pot 8 inches or smaller. Artistic Design All arrangements must be made before registration. No Dried Flowers. 1. Mass Arrangement 2. Miniature not over 5 inches 3. Tea cup arrangement 3. All Green Arrangement " 4. Religious 5. Holiday. Wreath 1. Fresh. Junior Division (Age 18 & Under) 1. Bulb or Tuber 2. Roses 3. Annual 4. Perennial 5. House Plant 6. Succulent 7. Artistic Design. If you have any questions, please call Marlene Hanson, president at 660-492-3185. Show is open to the public on Thursday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to parade time and after parade until 8:00 p.m.
