Features/People
The Red Beauty Salon Ribbon Cutting Sept. 22
By Kathy Miller
The New Melle Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of The Red Beauty Salon on Friday, September 22. The Red Beauty Salon owner, Sarah Hayek and master stylist, Jennifer Wildschuetz, welcomed the chamber, family, friends, and the community as they officially opened the doors of the new location at 30 W Hwy D, Suite 106 in the New Melle Town Square.
The New Melle Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of The Red Beauty Salon on Friday, September 22. The Red Beauty Salon owner, Sarah Hayek and master stylist, Jennifer Wildschuetz, welcomed the chamber, family, friends, and the community as they officially opened the doors of the new location at 30 W Hwy D, Suite 106 in the New Melle Town Square.
Aalpacas in Our Neighborhood
By Leslie Limberg
You know those gawky, camel-like animals used as pack horses in South America? Ones you’d call llamas? Well, the ones in our neighborhood are not llamas at all; they’re alpacas.
Boone Duden Historical Society Celebrates 105th Birthday of Board Member Ralph Gregory
By Dianne Sudbrock and Photos by Candace Staringer
Ralph Gregory of Marthasville turned 105 on September 27, 2014 and was honored with a secondary celebration on Monday, Sept. 29th at the Boone Duden Historical Society Board meeting.
Todd Joerling Inducted into St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Sept. 24
On Sept. 24, 2014 Todd Joerling of New Melle was inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame.
Todd Joerling to be Inducted Into St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
Todd Joerling of New Melle will be inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in September for his accomplishments as a Professional Softball player.
Major Leaguer: Defiance’s Oscar Fuhr
By Bob Brail
Defiance must have been buzzing with excitement in the latter weeks of August, 1920, when word was received that George Fuhr’s son, Oscar, had become a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Craig Brockhaus “Never Met a Willys he Didn’t Like!” (Well, Almost Never.)
By Dianne Sudbrock
Craig Brockhaus, who lives south of New Melle, is an avid Willys Jeep collector. He purchased his first Willys Jeep at age 19.
Celebrating 60 Years of “Community” – Where Old Friends Meet and New Friends Greet
New Melle Sports and Recreation (formerly the New Melle Community Club) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. The club was incorporated on January 12, 1953 but traces its roots back to the spring of 1948.
Preserving History – One Headstone at a Time
By Dianne Sudbrock
Note: This story was originally published in the October, 2011 issue of the Boone Country Connection.
Record Setting Third Win for Local Trainer at All American Weanling Cup
By: Dianne Sudbrock
For a record setting third time, Max Ciampoli, trainer at Jimmie Hite Stables near New Melle, has trained and presented a grand champion in the All American Weanling Cup Futurity. The Weanling Cup is an event within the All American Horse Classic that was held this past September in Indiana.
