Little Apple news

March 18, 2026

There will be an upcoming informational class on hypertension 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room

presented by St. Clair County Health Center Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs.  Information will be covered on overview of hypertension, risk factors, lab tests, prevention, and more. This class is for everyone. This class is the start of a collaboration between EMH and the St. Clair Co Health Center to provide the community with monthly classes over various health topics. Classes will be hosted by EMH and presented by Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs. New topics will be covered each month. In addition to these FREE information classes, the St. Clair County Health Center also offers: birth & death certificates, well water testing, car seats (for parents who can't afford one), car seat checks, Narcan (free), safe crib program (gives free pack and play with bassinet to those who qualify), discounts on self-pay labs (with provider's order), blood pressure checks (free), Health Education (diabetes, diet, blood pressure, smoking cessation, and others), vaccines for children and health screenings (free, lead, A1C, weight, height, hemoglobin, blood pressure)

Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served March 20 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. Dine-in and carry will be served. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole slaw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $8. 

Ohio Christian Church invites area women to be guests at their Annual Ladies Retreat on March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This spring they’ll be putting down roots and experiencing a mountain-top moment with guest speaker Whitney Kinne of Clinton leading through Jeremiah 17:7-8. Whitney is a vivacious, kind, faith-walking mom and career woman, raised in church and agriculture. They have all kinds of wonderful surprises waiting for you, including a lovely, complimentary lunch. Every detail of the day has been planned and they’ve been praying for you. They can't wait to lift voices in praise, and to love on and learn with you. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio Christian Church - located 7 miles west of Lowry City or 10 miles east of Appleton City on Hwy. A.  For more information, call 417-321-4177. Be sure to like and follow at Ohio Christian Church on Facebook for more details and coming announcements.

The Golden Apples will meet Thursday, March 19, at Farmhouse Kitchen banquet room at 5:00 p.m. This week’s food them is biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns. Please bring side dishes, and deserts to go with biscuits and gravy and hasbrowns. Come for the fellowship, stay for the fun.

Growing In Grace Community Center’s April 4 community dinner menu is potato soup, chicken noodle soup, chili, cornbread, salad bar and dessert. Music will provided by Mike McEwan and daughters and Heather Parks.  Join them from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

MU Extension in St. Clair County is offering a Tomato Grafting Workshop April 9, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will be sharing his vast knowledge of essential tomato and fruit tree grafting techniques. The workshop is designed to provide hands-on grafting experience as an approach to control soilborne diseases and improve crop yield. By grafting scion plants with desirable fruit characteristics onto rootstock plants that have disease resistance, stress tolerance or vigorous root system characteristics, grafted plants combine beneficial traits from both the scion and rootstock plants. There is no cost to attend the workshop but registration is required by contacting the Extension office at (417) 646-2419 or come to the office at the courthouse Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 

The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for April 24 and 25. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date. 

The Appleton City High School Alumni Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30. They are missing a class contact for the classes of 2016 and 2021.  Reservation/meal is $15 in advance $20 at the door. , Mail reservations to Patty Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., Appleton City, MO 64724. Please include class year and names for each person attending.  

The Appleton City Museum would like to list owners of century farms in their area farm owners of 100+ years. Contact acmolampkin@yahoo.com or voice message 660-492-0131. They will assist you in filing an on-line application to the University of Missouri Extension site OR only be listed (with no fee) in the Appleton City Museum (12 mile radius). Eligibility is ownership by any and all family members for 100 years and income from farming (renting is acceptable). MU requires documentation and a fee. Be proud to be a pioneer family. Your story is priceless.

The Appleton City Museum would like to borrow 40 Christmas tree stands or tripods, May-August to help Celebrate 40 years of the Appleton City Landmarks Restoration organization. Be a part of the celebration. Contact 660-492-0131 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March and April, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. March 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace;  Tuesday,  Mar. 24 - Rheumatology-Dr. John;  Wednesday,  March 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray;  Wednesday,  March 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni;  Thursday, March 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib;  Friday,  March 27 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA; Tuesday, March 31 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday  April 1 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday April 3 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA,  Friday, April 10 – Orthopedic-Dr. Gray,  Tuesday  April 14 - Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Wednesday  April 15 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin,  Thursday  April 16 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace,  Wednesday   April 22 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday April 22 – Ophthalmology,   Dr. Soni, Friday April 24 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA,   Tuesday  April 28 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Thursday  April 30– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mar 20     Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose

Mar 21     Ohio Christian Church Annual Ladies Retreat from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mar 25     Informational class on hypertension 10:15 a.m. at the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room

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10 day forecast: Much warmer

Here's your current 10 day forecast.

Cold front Sunday/Monday looks dry at this time.

-Greg@660weather

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Cass county sheriff's deputies nab runner following high speed chase

On March 13th just after 10 p.m., a deputy with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for multiple traffic violations in the area of SW Outer Rd. and Pine St. in Archie.

The driver failed to yield to the deputy’s emergency equipment and a pursuit ensued.

He fled northbound on I-49 at a high rate of speed.

The suspect crashed his vehicle in a field near SE Outer Rd. and 283rd St. in Harrisonville, then fled on foot.

With assistance from a K9 Unit, he was found near the 283rd St. overpass and placed into custody.

The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Michael Cox.

Cox has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing A Stop Or Detention (D Felony), Operation A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner (A Misdemeanor) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (D Misdemeanor).

He’s currently at the Cass County Jail with a $50,000 cash only bond.

***NOTE***

This incident is completely separate from the multi-vehicle crash in Harrisonville just north of State Route 291 around the same time.

The Harrisonville Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol were the primary call takers for that incident.

However, a Cass County deputy did render aid to one of the individuals involved.

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Nevada students fare well in State FCCLA competition

Our first State FCCLA Conference has officially wrapped up, and the results are in. We have two National Qualifiers

Star Event and Show Me Skills Winners:

McKenzie Alexander-1st Place Professional Presentation

Chloe Willet 1st Place-Public Policy Advocate

Alexis Jones 2nd Place-Venture NLC

Madison Bonnet 3rd Place-Venture NLC

Myah Swift 3rd Place-Toys that Teach

Lola Blaser 4th Place-Teaching Strategies

Alexis Jones 5th Place-Teach or Train

Jayla Potter Top 5 (4th or 5th) Place-Toys that Teach

Kaylee Shryer, Emma Lemley, and Chloe Evans 6th or 7th Place-Focus on Children

Sophie Phillips and Keagan Harrison-6th or 7th Place Focus on Children

Chloe Willet and McKenzie Alexander have earned the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this summer, where they will present on public policy advocacy, focusing on social emotional learning for children and the childcare crisis in Missouri.

We also received the Innovative Service Award for our work with the Weber Book Swap. Winning a state award was not expected, but we are incredibly grateful for the recognition and for the opportunity to showcase just how amazing our students are and highlight their hard work.

I am incredibly proud of all of our competitors. The competition is steep, and the qualifications for nationals are very rigorous. Each student showed dedication, growth, and commitment throughout the year.

As this was my first year as an advisor, I learned a great deal. I am already thinking about ways to refine and strengthen our chapter to create a more immersive and co curricular experience moving forward.

Thank you everyone for your continued support of our students! Big things are happening!

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Obituary - Michael Beeman

Michael Richard Beeman, 72, Nevada, MO passed from this life on March 16, 2026, at Moore-Few Nursing Home in Nevada. Mike was born May 8, 1953, in Nevada, MO to R. Norman and Betty (Craig) Beeman. He was united in marriage to Susan Beeman on March 8, 1982 and she survives of the home.

Mike grew up in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School in 1971. After graduation Mike went to work for the Railroad as well as raising pigs with his father. In 1985 Mike started work at 3M, retiring in 2013. Shortly after his retirement he decided to take up baking and smoking meat for several friends and fellow co-workers. His rolls, cheesecakes, sourdough bread and healthy muffins were some of his specialties. He also did an excellent job smoking pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and tri-tips. He started doing some catering and enjoyed that up until last year when his health wouldn’t allow him to continue.

Mike is survived by his wife, Susan, two sons, Jeremy Ogle and wife Tara of Baroda, MI and Joseph Beeman, Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Addie, Luke, Taylor, and Eli; one sister, Claudia Martindale and husband Rick, Spring Branch, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Craig Beeman and sister-in-law, Jan Beeman.

Following cremation, a committal service of Mike’s ashes will be held in the Courtyard at All Saint’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Jim Lile officiating.

For those who wish to contribute memorials are suggested in Mike’s memory to All Saint’s Episcopal Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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