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CITY OF ASH GROVE NEWS
ISSUE 303 NOVEMBER 2021
Telephone 751-2333 www.ashgrovemo.gov Facsimile 751-3814

Mayor
Les Gardner
Council
Diana Simpson
Jerry Kane
William Wagner
Troy Watts
City Clerk
Melissa Mau
Utility Billing Clerk
Jennifer Martin
Court Clerk
Jennifer Martin
Public Works
Larry Harrison
Bill Dunfield
Police Chief
Darin Chance
Officers
Sergeant Bob Bell
Matthew Adkins
Riley Benton
Meagan Collins
Reserve Officers
Andrew Benjamin
Matt Coombes
Felisity Cordell
Joe Mahan
Mike McCoy
Denny Lawson
Resource Specialist
E M Director
Jacob Marler
Park Board
Sue Van Strohe
Planning & Zoning Board
Dan Downing
Fire Department
Tony Monnig
EMERGENCY 911
Liberty Electric
1-800-206-2300
GFL (Trash)
1-800-323-7548
Spire
1-800-582-1234

VETERANS DAY RECEPTION AND ASSEMBLY
You are invited to celebrate Veterans Day at the Ash Grove High School honoring our community Veterans on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 100 N. Maple Lane. Breakfast begins at 9:00 am in the High School Cafeteria with celebration of Veterans beginning at 10:00 am in the Gymnasium. To RSVP or for more information please contact Ash Grove High School 751-2330 or by emailing Jocelyn Lowry at jlowry@agpirates.com. To all Americas Veterans and Members of the US Armed Forces: This Day and Every Day, We Salute You and Thank You For Your Service to America!
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VETERANS DAY FLAGS
Flags will be on display at the Veterans Memorial Triangle this month in honor of those who have served in the military. Donations still being accepted at City Hall for the Veterans Memorial Fund that will be used for future projects and preservation of the Memorial Triangle.
Thank You For Your Service!
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MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
The Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Anyone interested in filing for City Office must submit their name in person to City Clerk Melissa Mau at Ash Grove City Hall Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm between December 7the through December 28th 2021. City Hall will be CLOSED Friday, December 24th
Mayor - (2) year term
One Alderman First Ward - (2) year term
One Alderman Second Ward - (2) year term
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SUNSHINE CENTER 310 N. PERRYMAN
Now serving weekday meals 11:30-12:30 with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors. Patrons under 60 cost is $6.00. If you are 60 or older and would like meals for pickup or delivery please call 751-3826. Reminder: Sunshine Center has free activities! Come exercise anytime in our exercise room (stationary bicycles, treadmills, etc), play pool on the regulation pool table, puzzles, arts & crafts, cards, dominos and more!
Monday Night Jam Sessions are Back from 6—9 pm!
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NATHAN AND OLIVE BOONE, HISTORIC SITE
7850 N State Hwy V (751-3266)
Winter Hours (Off Season) : November through March
OPEN Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm,
Site is Closed Monday through Thursday
Saturday, November 13 - “Historical Chocolate Making” at the Boone Home from 10 am to 1 pm

DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday, October 30 - Ash Grove Food Pantry Drive Up Fish Fry by Donation beginning at 6 pm while supplies last!
Monday, November 1 - City Council Meeting 7 pm
Tuesday, November 2 - American Legion Meeting 6:30
Wednesday, November 3 - Water Bills Due by 4:30 pm
Thursday, November 4 - Water Bill penalty applied
Friday, November 5 - Water Bill calculated/mailed
Saturday, November 6 - Sunshine Center Fish Fry from 11 am to 3 pm $10.00 per plate
Sunday, November 7 - Daylight Savings Ends “Fall Back” by setting your clocks back one hour!
Tuesday, November 9 - P & Z Meeting 7 pm
Thursday. November 11 - City Hall Office CLOSED for
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 10 - Monthly Siren Test 10 am
Monday, November 15 - Council Study Session 7 pm
Thursday, November 18 - Municipal Court 3 pm
Thursday, November 18 - Food Pantry Meeting
Saturday, November 20 - DRIVE-UP Food Pantry Distribution at 121 W. Main, 9 am to 11 am, Valid Drivers License , SS numbers, & proof of Greene Co. Residency. BY APPOINTMENT AT 379-4421
Monday, November 22 - Fire Dept. Meeting 6 pm
Thursday, November 25 & 26 - City Hall Office CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday
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BARGAINS AND BLESSINGS
Thursday thru Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Donations are always welcome and they directly help local citizens! *********************************************************************************************
RECYCLING CENTER
The Ash Grove Recycling Center, 704 Industrial Drive is open Monday-Friday 9-4pm, Saturday 9-12pm (Closed on Holidays)
Rent the Barham House for $65.00 , Fax $1.00 per 3 pages
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DIAPER BANK DRIVE UP ONLY
The United Methodist Church Diaper Bank distribution will be on Saturday, November 20. Pre-register by November 14th by mailing your name, address, and phone number, and the name and product size for baby/child/adult to
agfriendsandneighbors@gmail.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION CITY OF ASH GROVE
Mayor: les.gardner@ashgrovemo.gov
Chief of Police: darin.chance@ashgrovemo.gov
City Clerk: melissa.mau@ashgrovemo.gov