October 25, 2023
Congratulations
to the 2023 district volleyball champion ACHS lady bulldogs. They won in 4 sets
over Osceola on October 23. They will
play the sectional game in AC 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 vs. NW
Hughesville. Pack the stands and cheer the girls on as they play for a
sectional win.
Ellett
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Book and Gift Fair on Thursday,
October 26 in the Outpatient hallway from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Book fair Mike will be there with a large variety
of books, gifts and gadgets. Everyone is welcome to check out what’s new and do
holiday shopping!
ACHS
After Prom Committee will have a Kickin Chicken Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(or until sold out) October 29 at the Appleton City High School. The menu includes Robert Perryman’s Kickin
Chicken, mashed potatoes, dinner roll and cinnamon roll for dessert for $15.
GFWC-Achievers will host their annual Halloween
in the Park 5:00-6:30 p.m. October 31 in Forest Park. Costume judging begins at
5:30 p.m. There will be
free hot dogs starting at 5:00 p.m. for everyone.
Appleton City Church of God Trunk or Treat will be October 31
6:00 p.m. until the treats are gone. All children of the community are welcome.
First Christian Church will have hot dogs and fish pond
treats starting at 6:00 p.m. at the shelter.
First Baptist Church will have Trunk or Treat
6:00-8:00 p.m. or until the treats are gone.
Montrose
Booster Club & Festival committee are hosting a Halloween Parade and trunk
or treat Tuesday, October 31, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The parade will go down Missouri
Ave starting at 6:00 p.m. and the trunk or treat will line both sides of
Missouri Ave after the parade. Prizes
will be given for costumes and favorite trunk. Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
St. Clair
County Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023 at
Top of the World Barn. The speaker will be
MCA Past President, Patty Wood. A meal will
be provided. Please RSVP to Lawanna Salmon.
Many
community members have reached out to show support for 8 year old Hudson Logan
who was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital on October 14 following an incident
while playing with friends. If you would
like to help show your support for Huddy and the family, the following
opportunities have been graciously set up by multiple community members: Free
will donation fish fry with gun raffle November 4 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Adam
Strope’s shop 10300 NW 1001 Rd. Appleton City; Hudson Logan Love Fund at St.
Clair County State Bank; Gun Raffle (Remington 870 Shotgun/Henry Lever Action
.22) Purchase tickets at Powell’s True Value (Limited tickets being sold); #Huddle4Huddy
T-shirts available through Rural Roots/Kalie Dains and Bake sale at the November
3 ACHS football game.
The Montrose
Class of 2026 is selling raffle tickets for a set of handmade cornhole boards
and bags through November 11. Tickets
cost $10 ea. or 3 for $25. Drawing will
be held at 2:00 p.m. during the Holiday Mart at Montrose School. No need to be present to win.
The
GFWC-Achievers 43rd Auction will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday November 13
in the ACHS West Building commons area in Appleton City. You will find gift baskets, baked goods,
great gift ideas, door prizes and a chance to win the jackpot in the 50/50 drawing. Col. Jack Fennewald will be the
auctioneer/entertainer. If you are looking for an evening of fun, come join them.
Homemade pie will be served. Everyone is
welcome. As in the past, this group of Federated Women are again raising monies
for another local project.
The
Montrose VFW Post 8820 Annual Fry will be held 6:00 p.m. November 10 at the
Montrose VFW Hall. The menu includes fried fish, mountain oysters, cole slaw,
baked beans, homestyle fries, hush puppies and dessert. Drinks will be extra. Adults are $15, children 6-12 $10, children 5
and under are free with an adult. Takeout is available. There will also be gun
and crossbow raffles this year. Everyone is welcome.
Ellett
Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for
October and November, 2023. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Oct 31 –
Rheumatology - Dr. John, Nov 1 – Upper
GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Nov 2–
OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Nov 8 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Nov 10 -
Ortho-Dr. Gray, Nov 14 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Nov 15 – Upper GI,
Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Nov 16– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Nov 22 - Ortho-Dr. Gray,
Nov 29 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni.
October
27 is the 30th anniversary of “The Little Apple”, which began in
1993 by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news
and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations. Items of a clearly personal nature, such as
birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the
like are not accepted for publication. The Appleton City Industrial Development
Committee would like to thank the citizens of the area for their support over
the last 30 years. They would also like
to thank the volunteers who help make this newsletter possible. Community First Bank and their employees who
photocopy the issues each and every week and the many contributors who have
donated the funds to purchase the paper it is printed on. We would especially like to offer special
thanks to the volunteers who collate and deliver the Apple each week. The Little Apple is truly a worldwide
newsletter, being sent by email to people interested in A. C. all over the
world. If you would like to subscribe to
the Little Apple by email, please send your email address to
[email protected]. If you are willing
to donate a few hours of your time each month to help with distributing this
newsletter, please contact Dr. Don Payton at 476-2197.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct
25 AC FFA and First Baptist Church pick
up sacks of food donations to benefit WCMCAA food pantry
Oct
26 Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Book and Gift Fair in the Outpatient hallway from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oct
26 ACHS Volleyball Sectional Game
6:30 p.m. at ACHS
Oct
29 ACHS After Prom Committee Kickin
Chicken Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out) Appleton City High
School.
Oct
31 Halloween activities
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