Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Little Apple news
January 21, 2026
AC PTO is collecting Food Fair receipts and Best Choice UPC labels until January 27. Food Fair receipts need to be from September, 2025 to the present. If they are older, they cannot be submitted. Please send them with students or place them in a plastic bag or envelope and drop them off in the Elementary School Office, St. Clair County State Bank with Janet Payton or Little Apples Learning Center by Friday, January 27. This on-going fundraiser raises a substantial amount of money for PTO to use for the children's classroom trips and teacher requests for supplies.
A student-focused trip to England and France is being coordinated by Mrs. Deel, the College & Career Advisor at Appleton City High School. This eight-day trip will depart in late May 2027, and all area students in 6 - 12th grades are invited, as are their families. This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and a global perspective. A one-time informational meeting is being held in the ACHS Commons at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, to share everything families need to know. RSVP for the meeting at this website: rsvp.eftours.com/arxzgpv A meeting link is also on the school's Facebook page. If you're unable to attend the meeting but want information about the trip, fill out the RSVP form, and details will be emailed to you. Why attend the meeting? You will learn how to save $200 with early enrollment, get first access to limited spots and learn about what the students see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost and more. The trip is not sponsored by the school and is coordinated through EF Tours, a trusted travel partner that has over 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably. Students must have completed 7th grade by May 2027 to attend this trip without a parent/guardian. Younger students may only travel with a parent/guardian in attendance. Family discounts are available.
St. Mary’s School (Montrose) will have a spaghetti dinner Saturday January 31 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the school basement. The dinner is a free will donation. Please come with family and friends and enjoy a delicious dinner of spaghetti with sauce, breadsticks, salad, dessert and tea or lemonade while supporting St. Mary’s School. There will also be a silent auction with classroom crafts and other items.
Parents As Teachers will be joining Story Hour at the AC Public Library on Monday, February 9 from 11:00-12:00. They will read a story, do a craft and eat snacks.
Appleton City Optimist Baseball sign-ups are now open and will remain active until February 6. Teeball, Midgets Boys, Machine Pitch, Pee Wee Boys/Girls, Junior Boys and Junior Girls registration is available online at https://active.leagueone.com/OLR/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=16112 Please be sure to sign your child up before the deadline.
The Golden Apples will meet Thursday, January 22 at Farmhouse Kitchen's banquet room at 5:00 p.m. This week’s menu is tacos. Please bring sides and desserts to go with tacos. They'll play Bingo after the meal, so wear your lucky bingo shirt and come and win a round of bingo. There will be at least one winner every game.
The Appleton City High School Scholarship Foundation will award thirteen $3,500 Scholarships to ACHS 2026 graduates for any type of educational training, vocational and college. Forms are available from the College Advisor, Ashley Deel. The deadline is March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Please be sure to complete all questions.
Grace Christian Academy will have their 6th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland in Lowry City. The hog roast dinner for $10 includes meat, sides, dessert and drink. Children 4-12 years eat for $6, 3 and under are free. Carry out is available. Silent auction from 4:00 – 6:30 and live auction starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the school or at the door.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for January and February, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Jan 21– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday, Jan 23- Dermatology-Dylan Timmerman, P.A., Tuesday, Jan 27 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday Jan 28 –Orthopedics-Dr. Gray, Wednesday Jan 28– Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, Jan 28 – Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Wednesday, Feb 4 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, Feb 5 – OB/GYN – Dr. Kallberg, Friday, Feb 6 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, Feb 13 – Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Feb 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, Feb 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace, Friday, Feb 20 – Orthopedics-Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, Feb 24 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, Feb 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan 21 Informational meeting 6:00 p.m. at ACHS Commons Area about student-focused trip to England and France
Jan 27 Deadline to turn in best choice labels and Food Fair receipts for Appleton City PTO
Jan 31 St. Mary’s School (Montrose) spaghetti dinner from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the school basement
Overnight fire heavily damages Butler home
The Butler Fire Department and first responders were called to 507 S. Mechanic street overnight for a residential structure fire that fortunately resulted in no injuries to the occupants.
Red Cross has been summoned to help the family; the exact cause remains under investigation.
Obituary - Robert Michael “Mike” McCarter
Mike was born on January 31, 1954, in Nevada, MO to Robert A. and Marlene Lou (Palmer) McCarter. He grew up in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School in 1972. Shortly after graduation, Mike met the love of his life, Vickie Diane (Wolf), and they were united in marriage on November 23, 1974, at First Christian Church in Nevada, MO. After marriage, they moved to Galveston, TX, where Mike worked construction.
Mike and Vickie moved back to Nevada in 1976, where he worked with his dad at Star Cleaners. Their daughter, Melody Diane McCarter, was born on November 23, 1978. Mike would later take ownership of Star Cleaners, following his dad’s retirement, where he worked until he retired. Following his retirement, he worked on Frank E. Peters golf course in Nevada for several years.
Mike loved to play golf and cards with his buddies. He also loved his family very much, especially his two grandsons, Trenton Sanderson and Logan Smith. He also loved Jesus and was so very generous with his time and money. He was also a member of the First Christian Church. He loved to serve as a 49-year member of the Elks, and particularly loved helping local children at Christmas through the Elks.
Mike was preceded in death by a younger brother, Mark Douglas McCarter, his father Robert A. McCarter and recently, his mother, Marlene McCarter.
In addition to his loving wife, Vickie, he is survived by his daughter, Melody Smith and husband Josh, of Nevada, MO; two grandsons, Trenton Sanderson, Pittsburg, KS and Logan Smith and his wife Claire, of Nevada; three nieces, Arian Riordan, Elizabeth Hoffman, and Gail Fleener.
Services for Mike will be 11:00 am, Friday January 23, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Nevada Elks Christmas Baskets, with the funeral home serving as custodian.
Obituary - Donald Leland "Don" Wheeler
Tuesday basketball scores
Lone Jack 53
Adrian 54
Jasper 35
Archie 68
Drexel 63
Butler 47
Hume 21
Chilhowee 33
Lockwood 54
Lamar 63
Cole Camp 37
Lincoln 50
Appleton City 69
Midway 25
Thomas Jefferson 66
Sheldon 29
Miami varsity 53
Ballard varsity 42
Miami junior varsity 36
Ballard junior varsity 35
Montrose n/a
Concordia n/a
Girls
Drexel 32
Butler 56
Hume 60
Chilhowee 33
Montrose/Ballard 27
Concordia 44
Leeton 8
Sherwood 57
Lone Jack n/a
Adrian n/a
Jasper n/a
Archie n/a
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