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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July1, 2026
The 22nd Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 11 in the City Park, on 52 Hwy across from Zink Motor Co. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon. Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods. There will be food concessions, music, goody bags, live auction, door prizes, 50-50 drawing and dash plaques for all entries. Along with the AC Car Show, Zink Motor Co (across from the Car Show) is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and T’s will be on display. The Zink Motor Museum will be open and ready for tours that day. This event is free.
Jerry Dines will have a muzzle loading gun display at the AC museum Saturday, July 11 from 10:30 to 4:30. This display features guns from 1760 through the 1800's. Jerry will talk about the history and making of the muzzle loaders. The museum will be open for the public to view the "40 quilts for 40 years display" also that day.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E, 1st St. in AC will sponsor a vacation bible school entitled “Wake, Awake Watching for Jesus” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. July 6-10. There will be 5 full nights of music, crafts, games, Bible narratives and food. Dinner will be served each evening. The week will end with a water balloon extravaganza.
AC First Christian Church is inviting all children, ages pre-k on up, to Noah's Ark Adventure VBS July 8-10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A meal will be served nightly, along with games, activities and fun.
There will be a community VBS July 13-17, named JOY STORY! All kids ages PK through 5th grade are invited to come learn about how we have a friend in Jesus. VBS will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with each night hosted by a different church: Monday, July 13 at Holy Trinity Church (AC), Tuesday, July 14 at Rockville UMC (Rockville), Wednesday, July 15 at Church of God (AC), Thursday, July 16 at Growing in Grace (AC), and Friday, July 17 at AC Pool for a POOL PARTY. There will be games, food, crafts, and LOTS of fun! Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/3zqv2K1xgsLTvy3Q6 to receive a free t-shirt.
In this, the 250th year of the independence that our first military fought and won for US, DbarJ Quilts etc, along with Marge Zink, have 2 more drawings for quilts this year. Archie Pier won the Flag Day Quilt for the veterans. There is no cost to sign up. You need to be a veteran and have a name and phone number. Call Marge at 660-207-8063 or Joyce at 660-679-1809 or drop by DbarJ Quilts etc in Rockville, MO to give them your name. Drawings will be Independence Day and Veterans Day.
There is a Quilt Show at the Appleton City Museum through August. The Museum is open Fridays 1:30-4:30 and the same hours on second Saturdays, July 11 and August 8. Appleton City Landmarks Restoration is celebrating 40 years this year. Forty two quilts have been pulled out of storage for showing. They range in age from 1876-2016. The oldest traveled on a covered wagon from Indiana to Missouri. There are friendship quilts from surrounding communities, scrap quilts, quilted wall hangings and more. You are invited to visit the Museum and Clark House to see the collection and vote for your favorite quilt. The Museum is located at 503 N. Maple, one block north of the caution light.
Rural food and farm businesses in St. Clair, Henry, and Bates Counties may be eligible for grants of up to $25,000 through the Harvest to Market grant program. Funding can support projects that expand access to markets and strengthen local food systems. The program is through the Heartland Food Business Coalition and New Growth. Learn more at HeartlandFoodBusiness.org. Applications are due August 31. Learn more at Heartlandfoodbusiness.org
Make a difference in your community by helping neighbors get where they need to go. New Growth Transit is seeking local volunteer drivers to provide transportation for medical appointments, employment, and other essential trips. As a volunteer driver, you’ll receive IRS-approved mileage reimbursement to help offset the cost of using your personal vehicle. Plus, you choose when and where you want to drive flexibility that fits your schedule. Give back, stay connected, and make a real impact one ride at a time. For info, call: 417-283-7991 or email: transporation@wcmcaa.org
Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring 2 raffles to support local healthcare. You can buy tickets to enter for the chance to win 1/2 a hog. There will be two chances to win. The hog was donated by Ethan Bracher family and processing by Murray’s Butcher Block. The second raffle is for a chance to win a Stihl air inflator or Blackstone Griddle. All winners will be drawn at the AC Car Show July 11. All tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All money raised will support local healthcare through Ellett Memorial Hospital.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. July 1 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin. Thursday, July 2 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg, Thursday, July 9 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 10 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Tuesday, July 14 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, July 15– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, July 16 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, July 17 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Wednesday, July 22 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, July 22 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, July 23- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 24 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, July 28 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Thursday, July 30 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, July 31– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 4 Independence Day
July 6-10 VBS at Trinity Lutheran Church 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 11 AC Car Show
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Obituary - Wayne Dwight Stitt, Jr.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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Obituary - Russell "Russ" Heide
Russ Heide’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Russell “Russ” Wayne Heide, was born in Kansas City, Missouri and spent his school days in Belton, Missouri where he was known for being an active, loving big brother and a daredevil. The latter led to medals in trampoline, skydiving, motorcycle riding and breaking most of the bones in his body at least once throughout his life. After high school Russ joined the electrical union. He stayed with the union for the rest of his life, but went on to become a master of all trades and a hard working handyman for any family and friends who called upon him.
Russ and Pamala Young became close friends after knowing each other throughout their school days and young adult life. They finally realized they were better together and married at Powell Gardens in 2000 and bought a home in Archie, Missouri where they raised two children, Rianna Joy, born 2004 and Reno Joe, born 2006. Russ took pride in maintaining his home, where he showcased his creative vision unlike any other. He built a playhouse for his children, a zip line, a cannon, a garage, and so much more with his own imagination and two hands. The space he enjoyed so much is where he passed away on June 24th, 2026. Russ is preceded in death by biological father Russell. He is survived by parents Rhonda and Keith; sister Rita; wife Pamala, and children Rianna and Reno. His family will greatly miss his creativity and his talent for eating brownies. There will be too many sweets in the world without him to eat them.
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!!!’”
We can all take solace in the fact that Russ truly lived his life as the thrill ride he wanted it to be. He loved the people and stories that life surrounded him with. No services will be held, but family and friends are always welcome to our home to share those stories.
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Obituary - Janice Rozann Schiebrel
The obituary for Janice will be posted soon, courtesy Hill & Son Funeral Home.
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Obituary - Robert Neil (Bob) Garton
Robert Neil (Bob) Garton, 88, a life-long resident of Vernon County passed away on June 29, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center after a stay of nine months. His family was present for the last few days of his life. He especially enjoyed this past Father’s Day. Son, Bryan, and grandsons, Josh and Logan, decorated his room with a pot consisting of a corn stalk and soybean plants from Bob’s land. The residents, nurses, and guests all enjoyed his plants and Bob enjoyed telling stories about how he loved farming. His memory was good until the end, and he loved to visit. Mr. Garton was born November 21, 1937, near Moundville, MO, less than a mile from the home Bob lived in for 67 years of his adult life. He was the son of Wendell E. and Katherine Kasten Garton. He graduated president of the class of 1956 of Bronaugh R-7 High School. Mr. Garton was married June 14, 1959, to Betty Sue Post at the United Methodist Church in Bronaugh, MO. They were married 67 years.
He attended the University of Missouri. In 1958 he was the first member of the Bronaugh FFA Chapter to be awarded the American Farmer Degree, the highest honor a member can achieve in the National FFA Organization. At that time the Nevada Daily Mail had a headline stating, “Bob Garton is Successful Young Farmer.” He was not yet 21 years of age. He established his own farming business specializing in grain, hay, and livestock. He enjoyed working, and he loved farming.
He served six years in the Missouri National Guard. He served on the board of directors of the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce from 1975 to 1977. He was a past president of the Bronaugh School Board. He served as President on the organizing board of the first rural water district in the state of Missouri, Vernon Co Public Water District Number One at Moundville.
Mr. Garton accepted Jesus as his Savior and became a member of the Bronaugh United Methodist Church in 1955 where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Trustees, and Chairman of the Administrative Board. In 1998 he transferred his membership to the Nevada United Methodist Church where he attended regularly as his health would permit.
Mr. Garton was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Nevada Lions Club, Lifetime member of the Nevada Rotary Club, Habitat for Humanity Board, Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Foundation Board, and served as a volunteer for the NRMC auxiliary working in the surgery waiting room area.
He was an avid snow skier beginning in 1963 and skied every year for almost 50 years. Every third week of January he and Betty could be found on the slopes of Colorado, mostly Vail and Beaver Creek, but also Winter Park, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Aspen, and Snow Mass. In Wyoming they skied Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. He also enjoyed going to the lake and was a very good water skier. He helped many area children and adults learn how to water ski. He traveled in all 50 states and 17 countries, including Russia for three weeks in 2015.
He retired from active farming in 2002 due to health. Some wondered what he would do in retirement. “People” became his hobby, as he loved to visit. The Lions Club made him chairman of their mint project. Bob took it over like it was his own business and developed a larger route and kept the mint boxes full and the money collected. The Lions Club honored him with “Lion of the Year.” He enjoyed taking tickets at the Lions’ Pancake Breakfasts. While working on these projects he visited with everyone he came into contact. He volunteered at the hospital, and he visited people in the nursing home and hospital, and he also visited people he knew were homebound. He drove around Bronaugh, and if he saw someone on their porch he stopped to visit. He loved finding a new audience for his stories. He was happy at Moore-Few. He loved the nurses, staff, and his visitors. He told people he was ready to be with his Lord, and he wanted to see his little brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four-year-old brother, Monte Ray Garton.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Garton; two sons, Dr. Bryan Luke Garton and his wife, Debbie (Browning) Garton, Columbia, MO; and Bradley Todd Garton, Branson, MO; two grandsons, Joshua Tyler Garton and Logan Ryan Garton both of Columbia, MO. He is also survived by one sister, Kathy (Kent) Abele, Nevada; and niece, Kim (Terry) Sims, Carl Junction, MO.
Services will be under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada with Rev. Michelle Whitlock officiating. Private Cremation burial will follow at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, July 2, at the United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be given in his memory to the Nevada United Methodist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
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Obituary - Danny Ross Green Jr
Danny Ross Green Jr., 58, of Butler, MO, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.
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