Community Interest

On Monday morning, October 11, The Venue at Wildflower Ridge held its ribbon cutting and sisters, Kate Willming - Venue Director and Hannah Bailey - Events Director, became one step closer to their dream becoming a reality. This venue is beautifully located in Marthasville and has a spectacular view, regardless of which direction you choose to look.

By Gay Eskew

Kids, kids, and more aspiring kid photographers! Fascinating photos, all from the kids’ point of view! There were over 30 entries this year, and the competition was fierce. The judges had to make some tough choices. Thank you to all who submitted photos for the contest.

The Augusta Museum received a generous gift, new handmade shutters thanks to Joe and Lynn Buchheit. They look great! Watch for more and exciting things to come this spring. For more information about the Augusta Museum, visit www.augustamomuseum.com

The Bethel Hills Event Venue is open and taking holiday reservations for your parties and family gatherings. Bethel Hills Event Venue sits on 123 acres and has a spectacular view of the property. The Venue has two banquet rooms. The large or upper room accommodates up to 80, and the smaller lower room accommodates up to 40 people. There is also a full commercial kitchen available for rent with the banquet rooms, or just the kitchen can be rented.

The venue also offers a retreat/hostel sleeping rooms. Also on the property is an outdoor pavilion, a full-size gymnasium with locker rooms, and a chapel, all available to rent. Bethel Hills is located at 10450 Voelkerding Rd, Dutzow, 63357. For rental information, call 636-299-1983. To learn more about the Bethel Hills Community, visit www.bethelhills.org. Click here to view flyer for more information. 

On Thursday, October 20, Aisling Med Spa held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at their new location, 30 W Hwy D, Suite 201, in the New Melle Town Square. The New Melle Chamber of Commerce joined Lauren Tripp, MSN, FNP-C, owner of Aisling Med Spa, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate her Grand Opening, along with her family, friends and clients.

On Saturday, November 12, the Boy Scouts of America, including Pack 856 from New Melle, will distribute bags in area neighborhoods. Pack 856 will donate items collected from the area to the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle.

In October, The New Melle Sports and Recreation (NMSR) Board of Directors and Managing Director of Viking Elite Sports Academy finalized a proposed association merger to bring a foundational Recreational Development Program for Baseball and Softball to the community. The newly formed relationship will be known as New Melle Viking Elite Baseball and Softball Academy.

On October 29, New Melle Sports and Rec, New Melle 411 and the community came together and held a fabulous 2nd Annual Halloween Party. The crowd enjoyed a trunk or treat contest, chili cook-off, adult kickball game, raffles, the Blondin Professional Real Estate Pumpkin Glow and more.

The Department of Public Health has extended its contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue operating the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in St. Charles County through 2023.

Daniel Boone Elementary School will be hosting a Veterans Day celebration on November 11, 2022. We will be serving coffee, donuts and fruit for the Veterans from 8:30am-9:25am followed by a program to honor Veterans in our community for their service in the Gymnasium at 9:30am.

By Kathy Miller

On Thursday, September 15, the Bethel Hills Community in Dutzow hosted an Open House and Founder’s Dinner. The community, as well as the founders, were invited to share in the progress of the last year and to honor the Founders for all their hard work and devotion to Bethel Hills.

by Kathy Miller

During Sept., the New Melle Fire Protection District sold Breast Cancer Awareness Apparel and raised $1570 in proceeds from the $4999 in sales. Firefighter and Paramedic Ryan Austin, organizer of this event, stated, “The department would like to thank everyone involved for their help and support of this cause. Once again, our generous and supportive community came through when asked.”

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

How cool would it be to be able to see sounds? What would they look like? What colors would they be? A creature in Missouri can do just that—the bat.

On Saturday, September 17, the Augusta Harvest Festival Family Day kicked off with the annual pancake breakfast in the Augusta Town Square, sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce (GACC). Five volunteers, including two well-experienced grill cooks, prepared and served sausage patties, plain and fresh blueberry pancakes, coffee and complimentary water bottles.

On Saturday, September 10, St. Paul's UCC in Marthasville hosted the 5th annual Festival in the Ville with a Car and Bike Show. The Festival was held in the Marthasville City Park, and the Car and Bike Show lined the streets of downtown Marthasville.

On August 13, 2022, at the Golf Club of Wentzville, New Melle Sports & Rec and the New Melle Chamber of Commerce held their annual golf tournament benefitting youth sports and scholarships. There were 30 teams this year, one of the best years yet.
Both organizations would like to thank all the sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for their generosity in making this outstanding event possible.

Story and photos submitted by Angela Stephens

Thank you to everyone who came to watch the Centennial Town Parade, August 7th. Judy Renner was kind enough to bring her large TV screen and some treats. Once again, we gathered downstairs at the History Museum to watch the historic parade and tell stories.

August 26, 2022, marked the one-year anniversary of the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz along with 12 other service members and countless Afghans.

September and October Car Shows, Swap Meets and Cruises in the general area. If you would like to add a show to this list please email the information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Troy, Mo., September 1, 2022 – Members of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) elected four board members to CREC’s Board of Directors at their annual meeting on August 25, held at the co-op’s headquarters in Troy, Mo.

Missouri Humanities serves as the new Missouri Affiliate for The Library of Congress Center for the Book.

By Lois Cobleigh

Dana Glen has a passion for gardening. When she moved from O’Fallon to Defiance two years ago, she loved the home, but the former owners were not into gardening, and Dana was up to the challenge. It is amazing that, in a very short time, Dana cleaned out the woods, revived the lawn, and transformed the backyard into a haven for flowering plants. Many hydrangeas, daisies, hostas, Siberian iris, giant rose of Sharon bushes, and pampa grasses grow.

Centennial Farms in Augusta is thrilled to announce the best apple crop in 50 years. They have around 800 trees in the orchard, and the branches are touching the ground. After two years of small crops because of frost, the trees are making up for it. The hot summer days help excellent flavor develop in the apples, and cool nights improve the color.

The New Melle Sports and Rec is hiring a full-time grounds crew manager. Applicants must be 21 years or older. The position requires day shifts and some weekends, 40 hours per week, and an understanding of the grounds equipment.

Click here to view flyer and visit www.newmellesportsandrec.com/employment, for more information or to apply.