Vol 30 no 31
August 3, 2022
Unofficial election results from the St. Clair Co. Clerk:
Republican: US Senator: Lewis 12 Schmitt 540 Long 178 Greitens 350 Mowinski 3 Gardner 6 Porter 11 Hartzler 833 Sims 7 McCloskey 83 McElroy19 Chilton 2 Allen 13 Schatz 13 Tunnell 2 Schepers 0 Joiner 3 Olson 5 Breyfogle 2 McClannahan 4 Vaughn 10 auditor: Gregory 792 Fitzpatarick 1118 Dist 4 rep: Campbell 80 Bratlin 464 Irwin 227 Alford 501 Bruce 603 Burks 141 Labrue 31 Senator #28: Yarberry 271 Crawford 1540 Arnold 223 Rep #126: Kalberloh 1577 Kelsay 497 judge: Rellihan 1800 Presiding Commissionr: Salmon 1167 Sherman 868 Clerk:Fletcher 1096 Nance 998 recorder: Snodgrass 896 Jackson 1163 Treasurer: Shelby 1903 Attorney: Dysart 1834 collector: Guffey 1921 Democrat: U.S. Sen: Rolen 5 Ross 7 Wright 8 Shipp 5 Toder 3 Kunce 79 Kelly 8 Taylor 2 Kelly 6 Valentine 106 Harris 6 auditor: Green 220 Rep #4: Truman 218 Clerk: Hubbard 224 Libertarian: Sen: Dine 2 auditor: Hartwig 2 representative: Langkraehr 2 Constitution: Sen: Venable 2
The annual Community Block Party, sponsored by Ellett Memorial Hospital and AC Clinic, will be Saturday, August 6, 2022. The day will kick off with the 5K run/walk/bicycle at 7:30 am with registration beginning at 7:00 am in front of the hospital. EMH’s Auxiliary bake sale will be inside in the Hospital in the Dining Room. Starting at 8:00 am, there will be multiple vendors set up on the outside lawn. The Lab will have some special-priced lab draws available including BMP/TSH $25, BMP/LIPID Panel/TSH $30, Hemoglobin A1C $15, and PSA $15. Weather permitting, Life Flight Eagle will land at noon. Thorni Ridge Exotics will have a petting zoo and bouncy house. KC Wolf will be making an appearance sometime throughout the event. There will be free hot dogs, chips, water and free sno-cones! Watch Ellett Memorial Facebook page for further details.
The University of Missouri Extension has scheduled a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshop at the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room, 610 N. Ohio Street, Appleton City, MO 64724 every Thursday afternoon from August 11 to September 22 from 2:00-4:00 pm Each course registrant will be provided a free copy of Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions as a reference for additional study and healthcare planning. The workshop is free and interested individuals can register for this six-week course by calling the University of Missouri Extension – St. Clair County Center at 417-646-2419 or e-mailing StClairCo@missouri.edu. This course is limited to 10 participants, so call to register right away.
There will be Vacation Bible School at the Montrose Baptist Mission, 306 E. 2nd St. across from the R-14 School August 8-12, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am-noon. Pre-K thru 7th graders are all welcome to attend. At Zoomerang VBS, you’ll marvel at the unforgettable wildlife, culture and beauty of Australia while exploring the wonder and value of life from the lives of pre born babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God!
Appleton City Fair will be August 11-13. Early bracelets will be $15 and are on sale Thursday at Food Fair and True Value until noon Thursday August 11. On the grounds, they will be $25. The schedule will be in the AC Journal and Mid America this week or see their Facebook page: Appleton City MO Fair. Booth forms are still available for pick-up at City Hall. Food forms have a check list to include all information or can be emailed. Contact acmolampkin@yahoo.com. Food type must be approved to avoid duplicate items nightly. The ads publication deadline has past. Contact Julie Cooper or 660-492-0131 9:00am-9:00pm or acmolampkin@yahoo.com
When the Carnival arrives in Appleton City they would like to hire workers to operate the rides, take tickets, and work in food concession for up to $15/hr. You must be at least 16 years of age. Interviews will be set up after they arrive Monday, August 8. Call then at 573-429-9604.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 14 from 8:30 – 10:00 am Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free donation will be greatly appreciated
Appleton City K-12 Back to School Bash and Open House will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, August 18 on the baseball field. Join the teachers and staff in a fun filled evening. Enjoy a hot dog and snow cone while filling out your students’ school registration forms. Watch the kids play on the bounce house, obstacle course and outdoor games. Take pictures while using photo props and meet your child’s teacher. Call 660-476-2161 for info.
St. Clair Co. Cattlemen will meet 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 9 at Landmark Restaurant in Lowry City, MO. The speaker will be Wesley Tucker on Succession Planning. The sponsor is St. Clair County State Bank.
Casey’s in Appleton City is now open until midnight again.
Ellett Memorial Hospital outpatient specialist services for August. Call 660-476-2111 for appointment: Aug 3– Upper GI, Colonoscopy -Dr. Vardakis, Aug 4 -OB/GYN – Dr. Kallberg, Aug 11- Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Aug 12 – Ortho Dr. Gray, Aug 17 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 18 – Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 24 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Aug 24 – Ortho Dr. Gray, Aug 25 – Rheumatology, Dr. tay
Is your school, 501c3 not-for-profit organization, church, or governmental entity seeking funds for a project? Truman Lake Community Foundation, Inc. can help. The Truman Lake Community Foundation Grantmaking Program Fall 2022 Application cycle opens August 1, 2022. Grant applications must be completed online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfozarksgrants (be sure to look for the Truman Lake Community Foundation Grantmaking Program Fall 2022) before the 5:00 pm August 31, 2022 deadline. Awarded grants will be distributed in October 2022. Any questions will be answered by emailing rburlshipman@gmail.com or calling 660-890-4150 and asking for Randy Shipman.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 6 Ellett Memorial Hospital Block Party
Aug 8-12 Montrose Baptist Mission Vacation Bible School 9:00 am-noon
Aug 11-13 AC Fair
Aug 14 Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Montrose Knight’s Hall 8:30 – 10:00 am
APPLETON CITY FAIR
AUGUST 11-13, 2022
FAIR SCHEDULE
ALL EVENTS ARE IN & AROUND FOREST PARK
RAIN OPTION WILL BE POSTED 0N STAGE
WARNING—STREETS EAST AND NORTH OF PARK WILL BE CLOSED OFF, NIGHTLY. NO PARKING.
FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE THE CARNIVAL EQUIPMENT IS IN TOWN, FOREST PARK IS CLOSED
EXCEPT DURING FAIR HOURS. NO SMOKING IN THE PARK.
| PROUD SPONSOR FOOD BOOTS-CH-Julie Cooper THURS, FRI, SATAC CHRISTIAN CHURCH—Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, PopJR. ACHIEVERS-Pulled Pork Sand, Frozen Custard, Pop THUR-AC FOOTBALL TEAM-Walking TacosFRI-ACHS AFTER PROM NIGHT—Walking TacosFRI—ST. CLAIR CO, CATTLEMEN—Steak Sandwich Meal PROUD SPONSOR BOOTS OTHER ITEMS-J. CooperELLETT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION-Gas Griddle RaffleAC OPTIMIST—Dunking TankDUSTI’S DANCE ACADEMY-Enrollment for Dance Classes PROUD SPONSOR EXHIBIT inside park buildingAC LANDMARKS RESTORATION & MUSEUM–Photo Exhibit & *Scavenger Hunt AC Fair & AC History PROUD SPONSORSt. Clair Co. State Bank Casey’s General StoreOsage Valley Electric Coop H&E West MO Vet. ClinicRobert Salmon-St. Clair Co. Presiding CommissionerCommunity First Bank All American Agency Group Lampkin Stock Farm Food Fair Green’s Welding & SalesShelter Insurance Bartz Tax & AccountingLeroy Strope-St. Clair Co. North CommissionerRhonda Shelby-St. Clair Co. Treasurer Mt. Hope RHI Club St. Clair Co. Health Center Fennewald Equip & RepairWest Central Missouri Community Action AgencyBulldog Towing & Auto Repair Davis Duo Design SalonGeorge Lysinger St. Clair Co. Assessor Zinc Motor Co.Pam Guffey, St. Clair Co. Collector Sur Gro Plant FoodPowell’s True Value Truman Water District Karen Hubbard-St. Clair Co. Circuit Clerk AC JournalWade Auction Service, Inc. Hill & Son Funeral HomeSummers Pharmacy Fennewald PlumbingCountry Wide Realty Rural Roots Old Mill Design StudioLittle Apple Learning Center PEO SisterhoodPetals West Flower Shop Don Payton, DDS 4th Street FikaAC Tractor & Auto Supply Half Baked Take & BakeryMid America Shopper Long’s Detail & Dent Specialist |
No entry fees for events CH = Event Chairman
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
LAST FULL DAY TO PURCHASE $15 CASH ARM BANDS at
True Value or Food Fair, if not sold out. Bracelets on
on the grounds $25.
OPEN NIGHTLY
Show Me Amusement Carnival Proud Sponsor Booths
6-8:00 PM Photo Exhibit—Past Appleton City Park Bldg.
9:15 Nightly announcement of winners
THURSDAY, Aug 11
12:00 Pre-Bracelet Sales Over
7:00 Scavenger Hunt*Starts at Stage
7:15 Introduce Fair Grand Marshal
7:30 Farnum Family Bluegrass Gospel
FRIDAY, Aug 12
7:00 Parade* (line up 6:15 pm@5th Maple) CH-Long Bros.
7:30 Cedar Creek 80-90 Country Gavin Fenwick Drums
SATURDAY, Aug 13
5:00 Kids AC Games* 3-12 yrs.-CH-Shelley Davis
Frog & Turtle Race, No Snapping or Water Turtles
6:10 Toddler’s Swim Suit Class 1,2,3,4 yrs Sign up 5:40
CH Annie Johnson
6:45 Stout Baby Show Under 1 year Sign up 6:15
CH Linda Lampkin
8:00 AM Overload Band ACHS Alumni
Chairman – Carnival – Linda Lampkin, Sound Stage – Adam Logan
Grounds-Dewane Rice, Social Media-Ronda Stout
General Linda Lampkin—660-476-5857
or email acmolampkin@yahoo.com Subject-AC Fair
* Activity Prize will be Chamber Bucks
FACEBOOK PAGE: Appleton City MO Fair
A TOKEN OF APPREICATION – ALL WHO PARTICIPATE, WILL
RECEIVE A SOUVENIR OF THE FAIR, SO BECOME INVOLVED.
This is the 9th in a series of commemorative tokens.
“PARTICIPATION IS WHAT MAKES THE FAIR.”
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR. ENJOY MEMORIES IN AC.
If you are collecting the series and missed one, let Linda know. They will be sought after in years to come. Maybe ebay?