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CALIFORNIA METHODIST CHURCH
The California United Methodist Church will be celebrating its’ 180th year in the area in 2020. Methodists have been noted since their inception as being people of Grace. (Grace being undeserved forgiveness and love of God) Parishioners both receive from God and off grace to neighbors. Sunday morning they offer Sunday School classes for pre-school thru adults at 9:00-9:45 am. At 10-11 am is worship, which blends traditional and contemporary into one service. Dress is typically casual to more formal on special occasions. Some other programs include 7th-12th grade youth group on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. A new Kids For Christ has started this year. On the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:10-4:45 pm they host K-6th graders to come learn more about God in a vacation Bible school atmosphere. They also support various mission projects throughout the year and fund raisers include the turkey dinner in November and a huge cookie sale in December. The California United Methodist Church is located at 201 S. Oak St. Pastor, Eugene Moeller, can be reached by calling the church office at 573-796-2792. The Chamber is proud to have the California United Methodist Church as a member!
CALIFORNIA PROGRESS, INC.
California Progress, Inc. (CPI) is celebrating the 30th Anniversary this year! Since 1989, CPI and its’ affiliated committees have encouraged, promoted, and coordinated communitywide development so as to impact in a positive manner community pride, employment enhancements, tax base improvement, restoration and retention of historical properties and landmarks, schools, fair housing opportunity, and community appearance. The most notable projects have been the renovations of the Finke Theater, the Moniteau County Historical Society building, and the Moniteau County Library. These facilities have become home to organizations that make California such a wonderful community! Current projects include murals at the Historical Society and California Lanes, as well as new welcome banners in the Old Town district. CPI has recently signed a contract to purchase the Latham Hospital property. They will be hosting an informational meeting to discuss fundraising needs and future use of the property. Follow CPI on Facebook to get updates on these upcoming projects! California Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have California Progress, Inc. as members and proud of what they are doing to make our community a great place to live and work!
CALIFORNIA VETERINARY CLINIC
Growing up on a dairy and crop farm south of Jefferson City, Roger Borgmeyer,with a BS degree in Agriculture and a minor in Chemistry from Lincoln University, and a desire to help farmers , thought becoming a veterinarian seemed like a good fit. While at UMC College of Veterinary Medicine, Roger visited with an upper class mate (Vickie Scheidt) about his desire to practice in Mid-Missouri. She shared that her hometown, California, MO, might be a good location. After checking it out and deciding the size and location matched Peggy and Roger's desire to remain close to their roots, all that was left was to just do it. The California Veterinary Clinic (CVC) was opened July 5,1979. The first clinic was opened in an old gas station where State Farm Ins. is currently located. In 1982 the current clinic building was built on Hwy 87 North. Dr. Borgmeyer was a solo practitioner until 1982 when a second veterinarian was added. Dr. Mark Oerly joined the practice in 1988. Dr. Kaitlyn Mouse joined as the third veterinarian in the practice in 2019. The CVC treats cats, dogs, cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. With Dr. Mouses's addition now CVC also treats "pocket pets". Also available are large animal haul in facilities for cattle, horses or other farm animal treatments. CVC also will treat animals on the farm. The latest addition for diagnosis and treatment is laser therapy and digital radiographs. The clinic has a large dispensing area for large and small animal products and vaccines. With 3 veterinarians and 7 veterinary assistants the CVC has been serving the area for over 40 years. Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary in July 2019! California Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have California Veterinary Clinic as a member for many years!
CAL’S THRIFTWAY
Being a part of and serving the community has been something important for Calvin “Cal” Gerhart since he grew up just north of the Moniteau County Court House. Gerlach started working at the grocery store in high school and has been there ever since. He purchased the store, now “Cal’s Thriftway” around 1975. It is presently managed by Troy Schmidt. Calvin also owned several other businesses over the years, in an effort to make California a town that could better serve the community. It was a challenge when Highway 50 bypassed the town, but the affect on business was not as great as it could have been. The local community continues to support his business and he is grateful for their commitment. Calvin does not spend much time at the store these days, but he is still involved in the business on a daily basis. He continues to provide employment for young people in the community and he has a good reason. He remembers as a kid in school that he did not have a lot of spending money. He thought he would get a job so he could have some and that is what he did. He went to work and thought young men and women in school were experiencing the same thing he was, so he made it a tradition to give them the same opportunity he was. He is still employing high school students to this day. He believes that if we give them a job and help them have a little extra to spend, it prepares them better and helps down the road. They are an asset to his business. His customers are responsible for making it possible for his business to be here. In an article that appeared in The California Democrat a few years ago Calvin said “You cannot do anything without the people. You do not do it yourself, it takes people to do it and we have a great community. I have tried to keep making California better.” Cal’s includes a pharmacy (Hometown Pharmacy), a deli near the meat department, they smoke meats to sell daily, and continue to provide groceries for families at a reasonable price. The California Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have had Cal’s Thriftway as a long standing member! They were honored as the Business of the Year in 2005! Thank you, Calvin Gerlach, for all you have done to make this community a better place to live and work!
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5K's Convenience Store
1006 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
573-796-3200
Gas Station and Convenience Store
Advanced Chimney Tech Inc
PO Box 225
365 W Row St
Jamestown MO 65046
660-849-2425
Chimney repair and cleaning
Althoff Construction & Hauling Services
609 Dave Dr
California MO 65018
573-680-8020
Construction Consulting & Trucking/Hauling
American Family Insurance
Sam Brant Agency, Inc
701 W Buchanan St Ste B
California MO 65018
573-796-4913
insurance sales
Arkansas Valley Feathers, Inc
28419 Hwy 87 N
California MO 65018
573-796-2918
manufacturing
Baer Brothers Woodworking
Brad & Greg Baer
106 Dahler St
California MO 65018
573-796-2265
custom cabinets and variety of wood working
Bartlett & West, Inc
1719 Southridge Dr
Suite 100
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-634-3181
engineering services
Beauty Bar
Sally Vogel
1021 W Buchanan St
Suite 13
California MO 65018
573-796-4851
hair stylist, hair cuts
Big Hat Horse Camp
Dan Mesey
3819 Hwy O
California MO 65018
660-427-5645
horse stables, trail rides, & camping
Bond Pharmacy & Gifts
703 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3145
Medical supplies, pharmacy, & gifts
Bonecutter Off Road
500 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
573-796-8685
ATV, UTV, Dirt Bikes
Sales, Service, Repair, & Parts
Booth Pest Services
PO Box 268
California MO 65018
573-796-3545
pest control
Burgher Haus
1001 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-2916
home style restaurant
Burrell Behavior Health
1021 W Buchanan St
Suite 6
California MO 65018
573-658-0035
counceling and mental health care
California Construction Supplies, Inc
1113 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-2491
lumber & construction supplies sales
California Masonic Lodge 183
California MO 65018
Fraternal Organization
California Motel
305 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3121
hotel/motel
California Nutrition Center
107 W Versailles St
California MO 65018
573-796-4240
community hall
Capital Region California Clinic
704 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3111
health care facility
Capital Region Physicians
Dr Todd McCluskey, DO
3308 W Edgewood Dr
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-632-5544
health care
Central Bank
329 S Oak St
California MO 65018
573-796-3123
Village Green Branch
1021 W. Buchanan
California MO 65018
573-796-1028
bank
Central Missouri Community Action
1116 S Oak St
Suite 400
California MO 65018
573-796-3238
The CMCA Community Organizing strategy is an intentional community initiative designed to engage all aspects of the community to address local causes and conditions of poverty. Community Organizers work with community entities to ensure that all families are able to meet their basic needs as well as promote opportunities for lifelong learning.
Crown Power & Equipment
3369 Hwy 52
Eldon MO 65026
573-392-0230
lawn & farm equipment - sales & service
Diesel Power Plus
31716 Old Eighty Seven
California MO 65018
573-789-5399
[email protected]
sales of diesel accessories
Drinkard Construction LLC
Get It!
102 W Railroad
California MO 65018
573-301-0244
remodel & new construction contractor
Edge Signs & Graphics
31716 Old Eighty Seven
California MO 65018
573-789-5399
vinyl lettering for signs and more
Elevate Fitness Studio
1020 W Buchanan St
Suite 8B
California MO 65018
573-584-1190
fitness center
yoga, kick boxing, cardio, & much more
Gene & Diane Eulinger
56460 Hwy N
California MO 65018
573-796-2651
individual
Evers & Company, CPA, LLC
1021 W Buchanan St
Suite 10
California MO 65018
573-796-3210
accounting services
Friendship Baptist Church
33673 Hwy 87 S
California MO 65018
573-796-3431
place of worship
Henley & Son Construction Inc
504 Randolph St
California MO 65018
573-796-2527
contractor, new construction, remodels
Higgins Asphalt Paving Co Inc
35086 Higgins Rd
Tipton MO 65081
660-458-6202
asphalt laying & repairing
Jalisco #2 LLC
411 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3006
restuarant
JCMG Family Health Center
Dr Nathan Granneman MD
606 E Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3600
health care facility
Jefferson City Job Center
1716 Four Seasons Dr
Suite 101
Jefferson City MO 65101
573526-8115
temp service
Leeper Auto Repair LLC
101 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-2488
mechanic
Lindenbusch Accounting & Tax Service Inc
2121 Pea Ridge Rd
Centertown MO 65023
573-584-3554
accountant & tax preparer
Longabarger Company Independent Rep
Sharon Leeper
105 N Prairie St
California MO 65018
573-796-3930
baskets
McDonalds
1002 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-8472
restuarant
Midwest Title & Escrow LLC
2316 St Marys Blvd
suite 110
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-635-0615
real estate titles
Donna Milligan, Independent Vacation Planner
26636 Hwy O
California MO 65018
573-690-5962
vacation planner
Missouri Abstract & Title
407 N High St
California MO 65018
573-796-2412
real estate titles
Moniteau Christian Ministries Center
303 Latham Rd
California MO 65018
573-796-6262
provide food & clothing for those in need
Moniteau Communications
100 E Buchanan St
Suite A
California MO 65018
573-796-3139
radio station
Moniteau County Cattlemens Association
201 E Main St
California MO 65018
573-796-5121
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Moniteau County Health Center
401 S Francis St
Suite A
California MO 65018
573-796-3412
public health center
Moniteau County Historical Society
201 N High St
California MO 65018
573-796-3563
archives on Moniteau County history
Moniteau County R1 Schools
211 S Owen St
Suite B
California MO 65018
573-796-2145
public schools
Moniteau County SB40 Board
1509 Industrial Park Dr
California MO 65018
573-796-2106
assist individuals with developmental disabilities
Moniteau County Universty of MO Extension
410 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-4691
ag based testing such as soil and hay
Moreau Valley Enterprises
62430 Faith Rd
California MO 65018
grave marking stones
PO Box 449
1119 E Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-3385
Nathans Tire Service
tire sales & mechanic
National TV Sales & Rental
1021 W Buchanan St
Suite 12
California MO 65018
573-464-4999
appliance rental & sales
New Life Christian Center
PO Box 63
California MO 65018
573-338-2154
place of worship
Nic Nac Cafe
901 W Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-796-2821
restuarant
Ann M Perry, Attorney at Law
PO Box 211
California MO 65018
573 -796-2113
Attorney
Pilot Grove C4 School District
107 School St
Pilot Grove MO 65276
660-834-6915
Elementary, Middle, & High School
Ratcliff Farms
62318 Hwy F
California MO 65018
573-796-3529
agriculture
Robertson Cedar Street Properties LLC
Robertson Rd
California MO 65018
573-690-2079
real estate developement
Norman & Joyce Rohrbach
29143 Brush Creek Rd
California MO 65018
573-796-3604
individual
David & Roberta Rothstein
915 Proctor Dr
California MO 65018
573-796-2071
Shelter Insurance Companies
1021 W Buchanan St
Suite 9
California MO 65018
573-796-4711
insurance sales
Specialty Plant Services
California MO 65018
Cargill cleaning
Spieler Insurance Group
PO Box 15
1021 Buchanan St
Suite 16
California MO 65018
573-796-2360
insurance sales
Sweet Chipotle Catering & Event Center
512 N East St
California MO 65018
573-353-1077
catering & reception hall
Valley Park West Retirement Center
678 Windmill Ridge Rd
California MO 65018
573-796-2520
retirement home
Vaughan Construction Co Inc
PO Box 451
California MO 65018
573-690-6417
contractor
Sara Walsh, 50th District Representative
201 W Capitol Ave
Jefferson City MO 650101
573-751-2134
politian
Windmill Ridge Funeral Service LLC
PO Box 443
Windmill Ridge Rd
California MO 65018
573-796-3896
funeral home
Wright Printing & Promotional Advertising
13314 Hwy 52
Versailles MO 65084
573-378-4989
promo's & printing
W S Service & Repair
701 E Buchanan St
California MO 65018
573-338-4420
mechanic shop