April 5, 2023
Unofficial election results from the St. Clair and Bates Co Clerks:
AC School Board: Preston 316 Payton 192 Oehring 312 Parsons 242
Hudson School Board: Green 84 Merryfield 86 Knox 88 Hudson School Tax: yes 53 no 64
St, Clair Co Sales Tax: yes 657 no 214 St. Clair Co Road District tax renew: yes 229 no 78
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for April 28 & 29. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall beginning Monday, April 10, through noon on Wednesday April 26. Permits to set up in the AC Park are $25 for the pole shelter, $15 for the stage, $10 for lawn permits and these fees cover both days. Park permits can also be purchased at City Hall on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved by phone. Maps will be available at Food Fair, Casey’s, Fika & Powell’s True Value beginning Thursday afternoon. House of Joy Ministry will be at the City Park Saturday from 3:00-5:00 to pick up donations. For questions, please call Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.
The 2023 Ellett Memorial Hospital Community Block Party will be Saturday, September 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. While they will still have some of the regular events, they would like to add more vendors. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in having a booth, please contact Kim Raybourn at 660-476-5236. This would also be a great opportunity for school fundraising! The FFA BBQ Team has plans to attend. If any other school affiliated group would like to do the same, they would love to have you!
The 31st Annual Montrose Festival will be May 26-28. This year’s theme is “Montrose UPS & Downs” in honor of retired and present UPS drivers. More info is available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/488879294549411 (Facebook page - Montrose MO Festival, History, Events)
The 19th Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 8 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 $1000 scholarships for local high school students. Top 70 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods.
The ACHS FCCLA will host a Blood Drive Monday, May 1, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Gym.
Trinity United Methodist Church would like to thank the community for the donations received for the backpack program. It is wonderful to be a part of a community that comes together when there is a need. Donations are still accepted at the church. For more information, call 660-492-7591.
You can help Missouri’s agricultural community efficiently produce food, fuel and fiber. Take time to complete the Missouri Custom Rates survey.
This survey, conducted by @MUExtAgEnvironment team members, is taken every three years to gauge rates for a variety of agricultural services. From tillage and fertilizer application, to processing and off-farm transportation, the survey aims to uncover average costs across Missouri. Don’t wait. This survey closes in early April. Take the survey at http://muext.us/customrate/ Choose the broad categories of custom activity for which you will provide information and enter your values for individual activities.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for April, 2023. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Apr. 17– Rheumatology-Dr. John, Apr. 19– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Apr.20– Podiatry-Dr. Pace, Apr. 26- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Apr. 26– Ophthalmology –Dr. Soni.
