Vol 33 no 25
June 18, 2025
Appleton City will have a carnival June 20-21 at the Fair. Advance tickets will be on sale through June 19 at Food Fair, Powell’s and City Hall for $20 per session. After June 19, tickets will be $25 per session. Sessions are 7:00-10:00 Friday, 3:00-6:00 Saturday and 7:00-10:00 Saturday.
Appleton City Fair is June 20-21: The parade will be 6:00 p.m. June 20. Lineup will begin at 5:15. Floats will be judged for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with prizes. This year’s theme is “Splash into Summer.” Lineup will be as in the past, check the map on facebook.
The Appleton City Manor will be hosting a soft opening of the Manor and Countryside Estates on Saturday, June 21 from 11:00 to 2:00. Feel free to come and do a sneak peak of all the great changes that have been made to both the residential care and to the nursing home. Then proceed to their courtyard where will have a petting zoo, face painting/temporary tattoos, a magician, along with a lemonade truck making fresh lemonade. Come one, come all and enjoy the fun along with the fun of the Appleton City Fair.
Ellett Memorial Hospital and AC Clinic are offering free sports physicals to 7th -12th grade students (2025-2026) on Wednesdays: June 18, 2025 and June 25, 2025. Appointments are REQUIRED. Call AC Clinic (660) 476-2121 to schedule
First Baptist Church of AC invites children to True North VBS 2025: June 24-27. Trusting Jesus in a wild world, a summer kids’ event at True North, kids discover what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world! Kids participate in memorable Bible learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork building games and are served a meal nightly. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God sightings. True North is for kids grades K thru 6th and will be from 5:30-8:30 each evening. To register early, call the FBC office at (660) 476-5512
MS/HS Summer Camp: All MS/HS students (in 6th-12th grades) are invited to join us for a NEW event this summer from 6-8 PM on July 16-18th at Holy Trinity Church in AC. We will learn to “LEGO and Let God” through worship, games, and crafts! Supper will be provided each night. Pre-register online @ https://forms.gle/TketShyZuhbpQGdC9 to receive a free t-shirt.
All kids ages PK through 5th grade are invited to “LEGO and Let God!” Rockville UMC will co-host VBS 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 with River of Life. Church of God will host VBS on 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. The kids will learn about how to build a strong foundation and trust in God at all times! There will be games, food, crafts, and lots of fun! Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/GDeJKTcHmSgPWUWU9 to receive a free t-shirt.
The 21st Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 12 in the City Park, right off 52 Hwy across the street from Zink Motor Company. 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. This event is free.
The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling raffle tickets for its annual Raffle. Buy a ticket for $10 or 4 for $20 for a chance to win one of four great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from Foundation members (Leroy Swopes, Robbie Rotert, Bill Brownsberger, Denice Nitchals, Chris Green, Paul Noble, Laura Smith, April Loney or Julee Snyder) or at the EMH Front Desk. Raffle drawing will take place at the AC Car Show.
Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. 31 states and 5 countries have visited. Check to see if your summer visitors should stop in to get their state listed.
The Montrose FBLA is hosting a Shoe Drive from June 1 through August 15. If you need to dispose of some new or gently used shoes (no holes or missing soles), please contribute them to our drive. Drop off points are at Montrose R-XIV School, Montrose Savings Bank, and Ellett Memorial Hospital. For more information, please contact Robyn Eckhoff, FBLA Adviser, at reckhoff@montrose.k12.mo.us.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Blood Drive 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 25 in the Outpatient Clinic at 610 N. Ohio St.
Appleton City, MO 64724. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EG2B.For additional details, contact Kayla Orear at (660) 476-5214 or kayla.orear@ellettmemorial.com or Julie Grubb (660) 476-5242 or julie.grubb@ellettmemorial.com
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for June and July, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. June 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, June 19– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, June 24 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, June 25 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, June 25– Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, June 26-Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, July 2 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, July 11 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, July 16 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, July 17– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, July 18 – Ortho- Laura Noble, FNP, July 23 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, July 25 – Dermatology – Dylan Timmerman, PA, July 29– Rheumatology-Dr. John, July 31-Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 19 Juneteenth Federal Holiday (Banks and government offices closed)
June 20-21 AC FAIR
June 21 Appleton City Manor and Countryside Estates soft opening 11:00 to 2:00
June 24-27 First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Appleton City Public Library Story Hour will happen 11:00 a.m. Mondays. Join them for stories, activities and snacks. They are also sponsoring the summer reading program, “Color Your World”, June 23 – July16. Ages 4+ are invited to meet Monday – Wednesday at the Library.
Where is Charlie? Do you remember Charlie the Skeleton who lived in the ACHS Science room from 1950’s to 1990’s? He appeared in the 1965 Bulldog Yearbook with Coach Jerry Hedger and he lived in a small closet in the Science room where he was used to teach students about the skeleton. When did he arrive at the school and when did he leave ACHS? The Museum would like to know more about him and if you have information, please stop by the museum or call Susan at 660-464-0288. Let’s learn the rest of the story
If you enjoy playing chess, would you are willing to give up an hour or so one day a week to play with residents at Appleton City Manor? If you are interested, contact Tracey Sampson, Activity Director at 660-476-2128. They are very flexible with your schedule.
Kaysinger Basin RPC Paul Bruhn Grant Program online application is due 4:00 p.m. June 23, 2025. Please refer to link below for all documents related to this program. The required boundary map is now listed on the Kaysinger website but also please include in your application any property boundary maps as they relate to the National Register of Historic Places designation. https://kaysinger.com/development/funding/pbhrgrant/
MU Extension is partnering with MU Healthcare to provide an opportunity for residents to learn strategies to promote the safety of older adults behind the wheel and reframe their mindset around retiring from driving. “Keep Your Keys” is a one-time 2-hour program dedicated to offering comprehensive insights and practical advice on prioritizing safety and planning for driving retirement on a temporary or permanent basis. Participants will conduct a self-assessment regarding their ability to drive. Participants receive a booklet to keep with resources and information including a transportation plan. Join them at the St. Clair County Library located at 115 Chestnut Osceola, MO 64776 at 10:00 a.m. June 30 for this free educational event. For more information or to RSVP for the program, please contact the St. Clair County Extension Office at 417-646-2419.
AC Fair Royalty contestant registration is now open and needs to be completed and turned in as soon as possible. Once you turn in your registration, you will be given your raffle tickets, which are due to be turned in by June 19 to be counted toward the winning totals. Hurry in to get registered.
The Appleton City Museum is missing the 2013 Appleton City High School edition of the yearbook. If you know of anyone who might have an extra copy please let Linda Lampkin know 660-476-5857.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of the next diabetic class will be 4:00 p.m. July 15, 2025 in the conference room at Ellett Memorial Hospital.
The AC Ministerial Alliance meets throughout the year providing community services and opportunities for the area churches to gather together for worship. Additionally, the ACMA helps people through the region in a variety of ways. In 2023, the ACMA founded the Tony Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, a $1000 scholarship awarded locally to an area student pursuing continuing education post-high school. Some in the community have asked about the ability to make donations directly towards the scholarship fund that are not used in other ACMA endeavors. At any time, you may make donations towards the ACMA and they encourage you to do so. You may make donations at any of their community meetings, or feel free to contact one of the ministers serving in the ACMA for more information.
The 2025 Appleton City Fair
Friday & Saturday
June 20-21
Friday, June 20, 2025
6 pm Parade (Lineup 5:30 pm)
7-10 pm Live music from “Overload”
7-10 pm Carnival provided by Ozarks Amusements
5-9 pm Food vendors
Saturday, June 21, 2025
8-11 am Biscuits and Gravy provided by The Masonic Lodge **please note updated time**
10-11:30 am Baby & Toddler Show (Registration 9:30 am)
10:00 am 7 point Pitch Tournament (Registration 9:00 am)
11-11:30 Bake Off items to park building
11:30 am Little AC Prince/Princess Crowning
Senior Royalty Crowning
Bake Off Contest Winner announced at noon
12-1 pm Kids Games
1-3 pm Horseback Rides: Bates County Posse
1-4 pm Live music from the “County Liners”
2:00 pm St. Clair County Sheriff’s K-9 Demonstration
3-6 pm Carnival provided by Ozarks Amusements
4:30 pm Bake Off Auction and Raffle Winners announced
5-10 pm VFW Beer Garden
6:00 pm Cornhole Tournament
7-10 pm Carnival provided by Ozarks Amusements
7-11 pm Live Music by “Sparrowfoot”
AC Optimist Dunk Tank-Friday 7-10 pm & Saturday 6-10 pm
Craft Vendors- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Food Vendors- Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 11-9 pm
Carnival sessions are 7:00-10:00 Friday, 3:00-6:00 Saturday and 7:00-10:00 Saturday.
