November 20, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia. Appleton Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: AEX) reports that Terry Kirby has stepped down as a director of the Company. The Board of Direc tors would like to thank him for his services to the Company.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
“R. Tim Henneberry”
R.Tim Henneberry, P.Geo.
President and CEO

For further information, please contact:
Tim Henneberry: (604) 694-0741

For Investor Relations Information contact:
Contact Financial Corp.
604.689.7422 | Toll Free 1.877.689.7411

R. Tim Henneberry, P.Geo. , President, CEO & Director of the Company, is the Qualified Person as defined in
National Instrument 43-101, who has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

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