June 19, 2019
Free sports physicals will be offered at Appleton City Rural Health Clinic on Wednesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 26, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for students who will be entering 7th - 12th grade in August 2019. If you plan to participate, or are thinking about participating in an athletic activity during the 2019-2020 school year, you will need a sports physical. This is to accommodate the local students in the area and those who do not attend Appleton, Montrose, or Lakeland schools or that may have been absent the day of their school's onsite physicals this past spring. The Clinic has the June 1, 2019 updated physical forms.
The Board of Aldermen has approved the shooting of fireworks off inside the AC city limits from dusk on July 1 through 11:00 p.m. on July 7. They do ask, on behalf of your working neighbors, that you be courteous and not shoot fireworks after 11:00 p.m. nightly.
The Back to School Fair for Appleton City and Hudson Schools is coming up. Last year they were able to provide 74 children with school supplies and a backpack. Without donations from our community, this fair would not be possible. Thank you to everyone that donated last year. West Central has started collecting donations for this year’s fair from now until July 29. Please send donations to WCMCAA, Attn. BTSF, 106 W 4th St., Appleton City, MO 64724. All children must be pre-registered in order to receive school supplies and a backpack at the fair. The pre-registration forms are available in the lobby at the West Central office. For any questions, please contact Joy Cooper at 660-476-21852 or jcooper@wcmcaa.org.
The Trinity United Methodist Church will host VBS on Saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. They welcome all kids, age 3 through Grade 5 (completed)! This year’s theme is “Yee Haw, Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift”. Registration will be 8:40 that morning. (Registration slips may be picked up at Food Fair ahead of time). They look forward to seeing all the kids,
First Baptist Church of Appleton City invites all children who are incoming pre-school age through those who have completed 6th grade to join them for Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28. They will meet daily at 5:15 p.m. and dismiss at 8:15 p.m. A hot meal will be provided each evening at the beginning of the program. For more information or to register, call the church office at 660-476-5512 or the director at 417-359-3846, or e-mail jenniferhawkinstriplehfarm@gmail.com. You may also use their Facebook page, First Baptist Church of Appleton City where you will find a Google Docs registration form link. Any of these methods will be successful in registering your child for Vacation Bible School. The theme this year is 'In the Wild'! Challenge your young person to be ready for an "Extraordinary Time in the Jungle"!
Swimming lessons at the AC Pool have been set for June 24 - 28. Intermediate class will be 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Beginners class will be 11:00 - 11:45.
The cost is $25. If you have more than one child, the cost is $10 per additional child. If you have any questions, or to register, you can call the pool during normal pool hours at (660)476-2156.
Countywide Disposal trash pickup will run as normal on Thursday July 4.
The 15th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 13 at the City Park. Check-in is from 9:00 a.m. to noon and the Car Show will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a $10 entry fee per vehicle. There will be judging for all classes with the top 70 for cars and trucks, top 3 for motorcycles and top 3 for rat rods. There will also be 6 special pick awards. The first 150 entries will be given dash plaques. D.J. Brandon Wallace will present music on the stage. There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes, goodie bags and a live auction. Food concessions, biscuits & gravy and cobbler & ice cream will be available. Proceeds from the Show will go toward a pair of $1000 scholarships for local high school students. In addition, Zink Motor Co, which is one of the oldest Ford dealerships in the country, is hosting the Kansas City Antique Car Clu8b at the dealership in Appleton City during the car show. 20-25 Model A’s and Model T’s will be on display. There will be an open house and tours of this historic dealership. The admission is free. The location for this show is across the street from the Appleton City Car Show. For car show information, call Bob Roos 660-492-2822, Ted McDaniel 660-492-3779, Ed Hardesty 660-464-0360 or Doug Snodgrass 660-492-2814, or email to appletoncitycarshow@yahoo.com. T-Shirts are available for sale at Powel’s Tru Value Hardware.
Appleton City is asking business owners on Main Street to please adopt a flower barrel and keep it watered. Everyone would appreciate that!
Quasquacentennial 1995 Pictorial Books may be purchased at both of the AC Banks and the Museum. 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 as well. The calendar is packed with historical facts and 144 pictures.
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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 19, 26 School sports physicals at AC Clinic 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
June 21 Summer begins
June 21-22 Mission speakers at River of Life Fellowship in Rockville
June 22 Trinity United Methodist Church VBS 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration 8:40 a.m.
June 24-28 Swimming lessons at AC Pool
June 24-28 First Baptist Church of Appleton City Vacation Bible School 5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Join Steve and Brooke Highlander, area missionaries to Papua New Guinea, this weekend as they minister twice in the area. Friday night, June 21, they will be at River of Life Fellowship in Rockville for a service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy as they share the Word, but also some of the cultural interests from PNG, which is currently one of the fastest growing nations in the world. They will enjoy light snacks and fellowship following the meeting. All are welcome. There is no cost to attend, but they will take an offering to help with their mission efforts. On Saturday, June 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Highlanders will be attending a fish fry in their honor to raise money for PNG missions. The Fish Fry will be at Fair Haven Springs Park and include a full meal of fried fish (locally caught), coleslaw, french fries, drink, and dessert. They ask $8 for an adult plate, $4 for a children’s plate, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Come support the Highlanders and their mission work at these two exciting events.
FarmHouse Kitchen and Sumo's Pub will be closed from Sunday June 30 through Monday July 8. FarmHouse will open Tuesday July 9 at 11:00 a.m. for regular operating hours.
The Preserve Our Past Society of El Dorado Springs would like to cordially invite you to the sixth annual Art Show and Sale featuring some very talented local artists to include paintings, sketches, photography, stained glass and many more. Local artists featured in the showcase include many talented artists including: Peggy Sibley, Kirk Sibley, Wilma McKinley, Hazel Brewer, George Hart, Eddie Moore, Mike Conway, Mary Janes Martin, Valerie Williams, Sandra Hernandez, Tim Tabor, Stacey Vantellman, Amber Francis, Joy Jennings and more. The Art Show will run June 20 through June 30, 2019. The hours are: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be a reception with snacks from 2:00 to 4:00 on Sunday June 23 to meet some of your local artists. Please mark your calendars and come see some of the beautiful art work displayed. For more information, contact 417-296-5990.
SQC - The acronym will appear many times over the course of the next year in articles. SQC is short for Sesquicentennial, which will be the 150th year celebration June 10-14, 2020 in Appleton City. Preparation has already begun. It will take the entire community to make it happen like in the past town celebrations. The core committee hopes everyone will become involved, which includes the simplest things, like being in the audiences, attending the events and wearing period dress or tee shirts that have Appleton City on them. But, there is so much work, that volunteers are needed to come forward. They have asked people whose talent may be recognized from past service but there are so many others that have talents we do not know about. Please let the committee know your abilities. 57 areas have been identified that need committee members. They will entertain suggestions, but they need to know ideas now to see if will work into the schedule. They know some people are last minute to everything, but that really doesn't make it easy for those trying to get everything in place. This SQC is a celebration of what has happen in the past to the Appleton City area, so think historical for this celebration...generic activities can take place any year. Step forward with what you'd like to be involved doing during the event. Contact maybe made by us mail to Linda Lampkin, 1704 NE County Road 14963, Montrose, MO 64770, 9-9pm 660-476-5857, acmolampkin@yahoo.com
Farmers dealing with flooding in Missouri can find reliable, up-to-date information on many flood-related topics from University of Missouri Extension at extension.missouri.edu. Specialists in MU Extension have assembled information on flooded fields, crops, forages, livestock and property, as well as information on how to navigate an array of government agencies and entities prepared to help producers during and after flooding. Online resources include helpful news and articles, downloadable publications, contact information for extension field specialists, and an extensive collection of answers to frequently asked questions related to livestock, field crops, horticulture, soil and more. While the rain and its aftermath will require some time for healing to occur, the decisions we make today will determine how pervasive the effects will be over time. From ensuring a safe water supply to filing insurance claims, all the decisions to make can seem overwhelming. But through MU Extension’s online resources and county-based specialists, we can help those affected make informed decisions that provide a firmer footing on the road to recovery. To access the flood resources page directly, go to extension2.missouri.edu/programs/flood-resources. The MU Extension Community Emergency Management Program (CEMP) provides education and technical assistance to individuals, families, local governments, schools and organizations in preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters. Regardless of size or impact, all disasters are local events. MU Extension is a key resource for the public, emergency services and public officials because of the unique relationship it maintains with each community. CEMP is a central point for MU Extension emergency management functions, including mitigation programs, preparedness activities and recovery issues. For more information, visit extension.missouri.edu/cemp.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for June, 2019. Call 660-476-2111, ext. 5257 for appointments: June 20 - Urology – Dr. Boullier and June 25 - Ortho – Dr. Gray.
The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation was established in 2000 by a local couple to benefit and carry out the purposes of Ellett Memorial Hospital. The Foundation has played a major role in the Hospital’s recent renovation/expansion project. The Foundation is a 501c3 organization and plays an important role in ensuring the future of the Hospital by providing an avenue for individuals, groups and corporations to lend their financial support through tax-deductible contributions. The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to extend an invitation to the community to assist with this project. They would like to welcome all current and past members of the community and service area to make a donation to the Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation. Donations can be restricted or non-restricted for use as the donor identifies. Recognition will be given for all contributions. For further information, contact Julee Snyder, Ellett Memorial Hospital, 660-476-211.
OATS BUS schedule for the week of June 24: St Clair County to Clinton June 27. 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!
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