Community Interest

The New Melle Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on Friday, October 1, 2021, for the New Melle Baking Company at 30 West Highway D, Suite 105.

Blondin Professional Real Estate invites the community to the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Glow Thursday, Oct 28, at 4578 Hwy. Z, New Melle (across from The Greenwood Group, next to Nicole Parc.)

Family Day at the Augusta Harvest Festival was held on Saturday, September 18. The beautiful morning started in the town square with a pancake breakfast and a 5k run/walk.

By Kathy Miller

At New Melle Fire Station One, the first-ever Pinning Ceremony was held on September 7, 2021. The district decided that there were too many deserving firefighters to wait until April when they have their Awards Banquet each year, so they decided to hold a pinning ceremony. Over 20 firefighters received recognition.

Submitted Josh Ellis

The State of Missouri issued New Melle Fire Protection District their EMRA (Emergency Medicine Residents' Association) license.

By Kathy Miller

The Bethel Hills community in Dutzow, MO, is being developed by the Advocates for Community Choice (ACC) and their many donors and volunteers.

The New Melle Chamber of Commerce and the Cottleville - Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on September 23, 2021, for Becky Robbins Designs and Birchtree Blinds and Shutters.

In an effort to support the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz of Wentzville, who was one of 13 soldiers who died in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, a couple of New Melle citizens quickly organized a Military Tribute parade and ceremony on Saturday, August 28.

By Dianne Sudbrock

Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson visited the Boone Home in Defiance on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, as part of their bicentennial tours – visiting historically significant sites across the state. About 75 people attended and nearly all were personally greeted by the Governor. 

Red Tree Church celebrated its Grand Opening in New Melle Sunday, August 15. As a part of the Worship Celebration, their CampOut VBS kids led everyone in a few songs before heading outside to enjoy a BBQ lunch, inflatable water slide, bounce house, dunk tank, snow cones and more. It was a beautiful day of celebration.

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Did you know that you don’t have to travel to an exotic island to pick a fresh, tropical fruit? There’s one that grows right here in Missouri . . . and it’s even native to the state. It does have an exotic-sounding name, though. The pawpaw.

In the small village of Treloar, MO a native tree garden was created on the former site of the old Treloar Bar and Grill, a historical landmark which had been there for over a century. The garden is located directly across from the Trailhead at Treloar on the Katy Trail.

Thiemann-Tidd VFW Post 5651 recently presented four certificates of appreciation/recognition. On Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, Boy Scout Troop 856 was recognized for 18 years of participation in the VFW Post 5651 Memorial Day Ceremonies and 10 years of assisting in the annual flag decoration of Veterans graves in area cemeteries.

Thank you to our wonderful friends and neighbors for coming out to support the St Paul's Lutheran Church Kiddie Carnival July 17th! Approximately 300 people attended, and everyone had a great time!

By Diane Cannon Piwowarczyk


The Augusta Emporium located at 5595 Walnut Street is the first to open of the several buildings undergoing renovation by David and Jerri Hoffmann as part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies $100 million investment in Augusta.

The Hoffmanns have finalized the purchase of approximately 50 acres adjacent to their Knoernschild Vineyards property off Highway 94 (between Jackson and Church Street), bringing the plot to 100 acres and what will be the location of the new 5-star hotel.

In honor of Missouri’s 200^th Anniversary of Statehood, the St. Charles County Bicentennial committee, Lindenwood University and the St. Charles County Historical Society have joined forces to create a virtual tour of cemeteries in St. Charles County with biographies, images, and information about gravesites of historical figures.

In these trying times, Augusta area Churches and organizations raised $800.00 plus collected 12 large boxes on nonperishable food items in support of the Augusta Community Outdoor Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Pantry in New Melle and The Southern Warren & St. Charles County Food Pantry in Marthasville.

By Kathy Miller

On June 24, Dianne Sudbrock was surprised by the New Melle Chamber of Commerce with a plaque recognizing her years of hard work and dedication to the Chamber, New Melle and the surrounding communities.

By Jennifer Heismeyer, Post 5651 Adjutant

On Sunday, June 13th, the New Melle VFW & Auxiliary hosted a benefit for U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran and Life Member Don “Jerz” Joerling. We had an amazing turnout of friends and family to help support Jerz during his battle with bone cancer.

Thiemann-Tidd VFW Post 5651 in New Melle commemorated Memorial Day on May 31, 2021 with ceremonies that honored all deceased veterans of the United States.
A powerful and moving rendition of both the National Anthem and God Bless America were sung by Maya Bryant – cantor from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle.

 

By Kathy Miller

The New Melle Festival Parade was held Saturday, June 12 and had a great turnout. The theme for the 2021 Parade was “Happy 200th Birthday Missouri.”

By Kathy Miller

Three outstanding young ladies participated in the New Melle Festival Queen Pageant program this year.  Maggie McDonough of Defiance, Daileigh Pinkston of Wentzville and Jordan Ropp of Wentzville.

Maggie McDonough was crowned the 2021 New Melle Festival Queen on Friday, June 11 at the coronation ceremony. Maggie will receive a $750 college scholarship. Daileigh Pinkston was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality.  All three candidates deserve a huge round of applause and congratulations for all of their accomplishments and hard work!

Family Night at the Festival is always a great time! There was a great turnout for the evening and many activities for the whole family: