There will be an upcoming informational class on hypertension 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room
presented by St. Clair County Health Center Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs. Information will be covered on overview of hypertension, risk factors, lab tests, prevention, and more. This class is for everyone. This class is the start of a collaboration between EMH and the St. Clair Co Health Center to provide the community with monthly classes over various health topics. Classes will be hosted by EMH and presented by Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs. New topics will be covered each month. In addition to these FREE information classes, the St. Clair County Health Center also offers: birth & death certificates, well water testing, car seats (for parents who can’t afford one), car seat checks, Narcan (free), safe crib program (gives free pack and play with bassinet to those who qualify), discounts on self-pay labs (with provider’s order), blood pressure checks (free), Health Education (diabetes, diet, blood pressure, smoking cessation, and others), vaccines for children and health screenings (free, lead, A1C, weight, height, hemoglobin, blood pressure)
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served March 20 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. Dine-in and carry will be served. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole slaw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $8.
Ohio Christian Church invites area women to be guests at their Annual Ladies Retreat on March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This spring they’ll be putting down roots and experiencing a mountain-top moment with guest speaker Whitney Kinne of Clinton leading through Jeremiah 17:7-8. Whitney is a vivacious, kind, faith-walking mom and career woman, raised in church and agriculture. They have all kinds of wonderful surprises waiting for you, including a lovely, complimentary lunch. Every detail of the day has been planned and they’ve been praying for you. They can’t wait to lift voices in praise, and to love on and learn with you. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio Christian Church – located 7 miles west of Lowry City or 10 miles east of Appleton City on Hwy. A. For more information, call 417-321-4177. Be sure to like and follow at Ohio Christian Church on Facebook for more details and coming announcements.
The Golden Apples will meet Thursday, March 19, at Farmhouse Kitchen banquet room at 5:00 p.m. This week’s food them is biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns. Please bring side dishes, and deserts to go with biscuits and gravy and hasbrowns. Come for the fellowship, stay for the fun.
Growing In Grace Community Center’s April 4 community dinner menu is potato soup, chicken noodle soup, chili, cornbread, salad bar and dessert. Music will provided by Mike McEwan and daughters and Heather Parks. Join them from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
MU Extension in St. Clair County is offering a Tomato Grafting Workshop April 9, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will be sharing his vast knowledge of essential tomato and fruit tree grafting techniques. The workshop is designed to provide hands-on grafting experience as an approach to control soilborne diseases and improve crop yield. By grafting scion plants with desirable fruit characteristics onto rootstock plants that have disease resistance, stress tolerance or vigorous root system characteristics, grafted plants combine beneficial traits from both the scion and rootstock plants. There is no cost to attend the workshop but registration is required by contacting the Extension office at (417) 646-2419 or come to the office at the courthouse Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for April 24 and 25. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
The Appleton City High School Alumni Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30. They are missing a class contact for the classes of 2016 and 2021. Reservation/meal is $15 in advance $20 at the door. , Mail reservations to Patty Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., Appleton City, MO 64724. Please include class year and names for each person attending.
The Appleton City Museum would like to list owners of century farms in their area farm owners of 100+ years. Contact acmolampkin@yahoo.com or voice message 660-492-0131. They will assist you in filing an on-line application to the University of Missouri Extension site OR only be listed (with no fee) in the Appleton City Museum (12 mile radius). Eligibility is ownership by any and all family members for 100 years and income from farming (renting is acceptable). MU requires documentation and a fee. Be proud to be a pioneer family. Your story is priceless.
The Appleton City Museum would like to borrow 40 Christmas tree stands or tripods, May-August to help Celebrate 40 years of the Appleton City Landmarks Restoration organization. Be a part of the celebration. Contact 660-492-0131 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March and April, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. March 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace; Tuesday, Mar. 24 – Rheumatology-Dr. John; Wednesday, March 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray; Wednesday, March 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni; Thursday, March 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib; Friday, March 27 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA; Tuesday, March 31 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday April 1 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday April 3 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, April 10 – Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Tuesday April 14 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday April 15 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday April 16 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace, Wednesday April 22 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday April 22 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Friday April 24 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday April 28 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Thursday April 30– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar 20 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
Mar 21 Ohio Christian Church Annual Ladies Retreat from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mar 25 Informational class on hypertension 10:15 a.m. at the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room
