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INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF NEW MELLE LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Sealed bids for Landscaping Services for the City of New Melle, located at 145 Almeling Street, New Melle, MO 63365, will be accepted until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications can be obtained from the address above starting Wednesday, April 17, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Help support Missouri bees by planting native flowers and mowing less
Spring and summer months bring both the buzz of lawnmowers and bees. These fuzzy flyers are important pollinators, playing a crucial role in the production of many favorite fruits and vegetables. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to “bee-friend” these valuable native pollinators.
Biggest Turn-Out Ever for New Melle Easter Egg Hunt
The 24th Annual New Melle Chamber of Commerce Community Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April 20, 2019, and participation reached an all-time record — 302 children, plus over 80 adults in the Cystic Fibrosis Adult Hunt.
O'Day Park Grand Opening set for April 27
Everyone is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new 57-acre O’Day Park on Saturday, April 27, at 3 p.m.
The park is located at 1000 O’Day Park Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368, approximately one mile south of I-64 on Highway DD.
Jennifer Maune Named New Principal at St. Vincent’s School
Dr. Jennifer Maune, a fifteen year teacher in public education, has been named the new principal for St. Vincent de Paul School, Dutzow, for the upcoming school year. Jennifer Maune, who has taught a variety of grade levels within the public school system for the past 15 years, will assume her new role this summer.
Health and fitness programs offered to help older adults
Two programs for older adults will begin in June. Emily Barbee, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for University of Missouri Extension will instruct both programs.
New Melle Board of Aldermen Meeting – April 9, 2019
By Dianne Sudbrock
The New Melle Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at City Hall. Those present included Mayor Richard West, Aldermen Nik Bradley, Gary Schneider, Don Hendrich and Janet Karrenbrock, plus City Attorney, Stephen Martin, City Engineer Kurt Kutter, and City Clerk Savanna Burton.
New Melle Passion Play - A Very Powerful Easter Season "Must See"
By Dianne Sudbrock
The New Melle Passion Play is an Easter Season "must see" that does not disappoint. I saw it last Saturday. It was excellent!
Lake Sherwood Man Seriously Injured at Routes T and M
James F. Elfrink, 71, of Lake Sherwood was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Route T, south of Route M, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.
Friedens Youth Famine Smashes Goal with $1,727.83
We, at Friedens Peace UCC are so proud of all the youth and adults who made the 2019 “Hungry for Justice” youth famine possible. They committed to going without food for 24 hours on February 23 and 24, to raise money for the hungry and to get a small taste of life for so many others in the world and locally.
Catala Fashion Show March 2
Catala Facial Retreat and Boutique in New Melle hosted another fun fashion show on March 2.
Good News is Brewing for Babies and Shower of Love - April 27
Good News Brewing and Alpha & Omega Roasting Company are hosting a baby shower to support of Shower of Love. On Saturday April 27, bring in a donation of wipes, formula, diapers, or other baby care items during business hours and receive a free 10 ounce beer at Good News Brewing or a free 12 oz coffee at Alpha & Omega Roasting Company. Both are located in O’Fallon.