The Little Apple

 

AC Masonic Lodge #412 will have their annual pancake breakfast Sunday, February 11 from 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hall, 219 E. 3rd St.  Meals are $10 for all you can eat, $7 under 10 and children 5 and under free. Eat inside or carry out is available.  There will also be raffles for cash prizes.

 

The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday February 10.  All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship.  Jerrell Fischer will have a short devotional. 

 

For your Valentine's Day shopping and dining pleasure, please join Main Street merchants on February 14 for the Second Wednesdays Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Jina's Junque, Rural Roots, 3 Wishes, and the AC Library with vendors, Fika, Half Baked Take & Bakery, Bluebird Lounge, and Cork & Keg look forward to seeing you!

 

Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served February 16, March 1 and March 15 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and carry out. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole saw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $6. They are serving the best fish around!

 

Golden Apples Senior Club will host a pre-Superbowl chili and soup dinner 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Saturday February 10 at the Farmhouse Kitchen.  A freewill donation will be appreciated. Everyone is welcome.

 

St. Clair Co Cattlemen’s meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 at Wheeler Livestock Auction, Osceola, MO.  Speakers will be Mike Deering, MCA, Sydney Thummel, MBIC and Dr. Bailey, University of MO.  Merck will sponsor the meeting. Meal provided by 7 Point Chophouse.

 

There will be an informational meeting 6:00 p.m. February 19 at the Montrose Community Building concerning the pros and cons of solar farms in the area. All interested parties are invited to attend.

 

The City of Appleton City is placing a Use Tax for online purposes on the ballot.  This tax is based on online out of state purchases.  The tax you pay for the online purchases goes to the State of Missouri.  With a Use Tax in place, the State would then return what is the current city sales tax to Appleton City.  The Use Tax will not increase the sales tax, affect businesses and it is not a loan or a bond. It is the money that citizens already pay, that can be utilized by Appleton City for the community.  There will be several town hall informational meetings to further explain the Use Tax and answer any questions.  All meetings are held at the Park Building at 6:00 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend at least one meeting.  The meetings will be held: February 13, March 5 and March 19.  The City Council will meet after the February 13 and March 19 meeting.

 

The voters of Appleton City are being asked to consider a Fire Protection Association Sales Tax to be on the April 2, 20224 ballot.  This tax is a sales tax of ½ of 1% that will allow the Appleton City Fire Department to replace aging and obsolete equipment.  The monies received will be designated ONLY for the replacement and maintenance of all equipment.  This could include anything pertaining to the trucks, hoses, individual protective equipment, etc. as is needed by the Appleton City Fire Department to effectively and safely serve the citizens of Appleton City.  Several of the Fire Department trucks are over 25 years of age, with maintenance becoming more intensive and costlier every year and they all need replacing.

 

With the upcoming 100 year celebration of the Appleton City Fire Department Doug Snodgrass is attempting to put together a list of Fire Chiefs over the 100 year span. The names and approximate years of the Chief status would be appreciated.

 

The 2024 Prom is April 13.  In previous years, the AC Junior Class parents have provided an alcohol-free and drug-free all night celebration and fellowship for the junior and senior class students and their guests.  This special celebration sends a clear message to every student that we care about their safety and future.  They are asking for your sponsorship to continue this FREE after prom celebration. They not only are asking for cash donations but also sponsorships, items for prizes, etc. Your donation is tax deductible and will be recognized as such. If you would like to donate to the Prom All Nighter please leave your donation in the High School office, mail to Appleton City After-Prom Celebration, 408 W. 4th St. Appleton City, MO 64724 or arrange to be picked up at your location.  They ask that all donations are made by Wednesday, March 1, 2024.  This has been an extremely successful safe project for the ACHS prom goers.  On behalf of the students, parents, and staff of ACHS, thank you for supporting this safe, drug and alcohol free alternative. For any questions, please contact Misty Long via email at [email protected]..

 

Grace Christian Academy will have their 4^th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser Saturday, March 9 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4^th & 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.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Feb 10     Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.

Feb 10     Golden Apples Senior Club pre-Superbowl chili and soup dinner 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Farmhouse Kitchen

Feb 11     Masonic Lodge #412 annual pancake breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hall

Feb 13     St. Clair Co Cattlemen’s meeting 6:30 p.m. at Wheeler Livestock Auction, Osceola, MO

Feb 14     Valentine’s Day

Feb 14     Ash Wednesday

Feb 14     Meet Me On Main Street Shop and Stroll 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Feb 16     Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose

 

 

The AC School District is excited to host a Teacher Recruitment Night 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. February 29, 2024 at the Appleton City High School, 408 W. 4th St, Appleton City, MO 64724.  Right now, 11 schools are planning to attend to meet and network with individuals interested in becoming teachers or working in a school setting. If you have ever thought of working in education or are currently seeking a position in education, please make plans to attend. Dinner will be served by thee AC BBQ Team, so RSVP if you'd like dinner. Come visit with area schools, drop off resumes, or just gain information.  More schools are being added so they are hoping for a good turnout of candidates.

 

New Growth Transit is looking for volunteers in the area. New Growth Transit helps volunteer drivers get paid back for giving rides.  Volunteers though New Growth Transit don't need a special license, choose when and where they want to give rides, use their own car and the 67¢ per mile IRS mileage reimbursement paid as a volunteer won't be taxed, is not considered income, and won’t affect benefits. For more information, join them 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 8 in Clinton at Antioch Hills community room or call them at 417-283-7991

 

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators will no longer be allowed beginning in 2025. Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety training every five years. You must be 18 years of age and directly involved in the production of agricultural commodities to obtain this license. The training class will be held in Osceola on February 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 555 Walnut Street. There is no cost to attend the class, but registration is required. Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-st-clair-county or by calling the St. Clair County Extension Center at 417-646-2419.  This will meet EPA and MO Dept. of Ag requirements.  This class does not include the annual training required to apply synthetic auxin herbicides (i.e. dicamba) given by the registrants. See https://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pesticides/dicamba-facts.php for more information. This training also does not include the supplemental training required to apply paraquat dichloride. For more information see https://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pesticides/paraquat.php.

 

The University of Missouri Extension, St. Clair County will hold American Lamb Consumer and Producer Workshop to connect local sheep producers with potential consumers, thereby increasing lamb meat demand. According to a recent survey, only half of the U.S. population has tried eating lamb. Ironically, many sheep producers have never tried the mouthwatering savory lamb they raise. The focus and intent of this workshop is to bridge the gap between producers that are looking for ways to boost their production and adventurous consumers seeking to diversify their home cooking cuisine. This combination will increase local sheep production and more profit margin for the producers. The topics and speakers are: Sheep Farming Profitability - Linda Coffey (Livestock Specialist, NCAT), Sheep Market Outlook - Jennifer Lutes (Ag. Specialist, MU), Why You Should Eat Lamb - David Brown (Livestock Specialist, MU) and Lamb-Cut Demo - MU Value Added Meat Team. A special guest will be Chef Lou Rice, Author of “Ozarks Cooking, the Best of Chef Lou & a Little More” with 35 Years Professional culinary & Hospitality. Registration is at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/american-lamb-consumer-and-producer-workshop The cost is $10 |Adult $5 |Student, which includes a lamb burger dinner and free lamb recipe books. Registration is limited to 40. The workshop will be 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29 at the First Baptist Church, 555 Walnut St, Osceola, MO 64776. For more information, contact St. Clair County MU Extension at 417-646-2419 or David Brown at [email protected] American Lamb Meat Purchased with Grants Provided by Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council.

 

The ACHS Alumni Meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, with a noon meal/meeting. Reservations to ACHS Alumni Meeting are $15/person and should be mailed to Patti Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., ACMO 64724.  The reservation deadline is May 11.

 

The Appleton City High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation, Inc. will be awarding seven $3,000 scholarships to the graduating seniors in May, 2024.  Students may be attending any type of post-secondary training.  The applicants' names are eliminated from the forms before being mailed to the out-of-town alumni judges.  Seniors may pick up their forms from the school counselor.  The deadline for application is March 6 at 9:00 a.m.  All ACHS seniors are encouraged to participate.  These awards are made possible by contributors interested in the youth of the Appleton City area.

 

It is once again time for any non-profits to determine if they could use a quilt to help with their fund raising needs.  All you have to do is write an essay and send it in.  Best essay wins.  Your essay should tell who your non-profit is, what it does and how you would use the quit to raise money for the non-profit.  Be sure to include your mailing address and phone number. Send the essay to Elva Gwinn Huffman Essay Contest c/o DbarJ Quilts etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780. This year, they will accept email submissions at [email protected]. All essays need to arrive before March 31, 2024 as they will be read April 2. Any question may be asked at 660-679-1809.

 

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.

 

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for February. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Feb 7– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis,  Feb 9 - Ortho-Dr. Gray,  Feb 13 – Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Feb 14– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Feb 15– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Feb 21 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Feb 28 - Ortho-Dr. Gray,  Feb 28 – Ophthalmology-Dr. Soni.

 

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