October 2, 2024
A delicious hot baked potato lunch will be served Wednesday, October 16 at the AC M.K.&T. Railroad Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is the 20th year! The steaming hot baked potatoes will be served with your choice of toppings of chili, broccoli, cheese, bacon and sour cream. Drink and a serving of homemade cake are included for $10. Come and visit as you enjoy your meal in the Depot or carryouts will be available. All profits will be used by Appleton City Landmarks Restoration for maintenance of the 1870 M.K.&T. Depot, 1870 Library and Museum Complex.
On Saturday, October 19, Valley Center Church will host their 33rd annual Oktoberfest. It promises to be a most delicious evening with serving a German home cooked meal from 3:00-8:00 p.m. There is also a country store and musical entertainment. Adults eat for $15. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3.00. Their address is 930 NE 1126 RD. Deepwater MO. The church is located 3 miles North of Lowry City or 12 miles South of Clinton off of 13 HWY. Bring non-perishable food items and receive $1 off of an adult meal and help support local food pantries.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will have their 7th Annual Breast Cancer Wellness & Awareness Day 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27. Come receive your pre-registered annual 3-D mammogram by Diagnostic Imaging Center Mobile Coach. Appointments can be made at 913-344-9989. Walk-ins will be worked in as time allows.
Landmark’s Christmas In The Country has teamed with Saturday Street Festival to expand the festivities on December 7, 2024. It is their hope that local businesses, school groups and churches would be open to adopting a tree in the City Park to decorate with lights, decorate your business or provide a lighted float for the Christmas Parade. Tree decorating will be Saturday, November 16 and a boom truck will be available. City Hall has many lights to use, however they are first come, first served. There will be a contest for the best decorated business. If you wish to participate, contact Kitty (913-416-2064), Carrie (417-309-9469) or Kristine (660-492-2171).
Nominations are being accepted for the week of January 20, 2025 election of the St. Clair County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in the district from which they are selected. Nominations must be made prior to December 11, 2024. At least one candidate is sought for each of the following districts: North District – Appleton, Monegaw, Chalk Level, Butler, Jackson, Taber, Osage & Center Townships; South District – Osceola, Polk, Dallas, Doyal, Roscoe, Speedwell, Washington & Collins Townships. The council generally meets every other month on the evening of the first Tuesday, starting in February. Nominations may be made through the council chair or the county extension center. Nominees will be contacted to secure their permission to place their names on the January ballot. Information or literature about University of Missouri Extension programs is available at the St. Clair County extension center located at 655 Second Street, 1st Floor of the Courthouse in Osceola, and at their web site: http://extension2.missouri.edu/stclair.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for October, 2024. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Oct 11- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Oct 16– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Oct 17– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Oct 22 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Oct 28 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni
