The Hoffmann Family of Companies is set to acquire Mount Pleasant Estates, its sixth Missouri vineyard, through a signed Letter of Intent, adding to the 700 + acres that have already been purchased in the area.
Edited/Updated by Dianne Sudbrock
The momentum continues with the Hoffmann Family of Companies’ vision to revitalize the charm and history of Augusta, Missouri, making it into a destination rivaling the nation’s most prestigious wine regions with the addition of two wineries and 250 acres of vineyards.
Article and photos by Diane Cannon
The Augusta Candlelight Walk event illuminates this historic wine country village the first two weekends in December.
Rhineland Bancshares Inc. the parent company of Peoples Savings Bank of Rhineland, with about $345 million in total assets, announced in August that it was acquiring Clifford Bancshares, Inc., parent company of CBC Bank with about $42 million in total assets, in an all cash deal.
Clayton Wood said, “2020 couldn’t have been any better for me,” after getting two trophy deer this fall. The first was a 12-point buck he killed during bow season in October.
Submitted by Donnie McCloud
Each year in art class, the fourth graders at Daniel Boone Elementary School in New Melle design a flag that can be chosen to fly at the school the next year. This year, a design by AJ Ferguson was selected to fly during the 2021-2022 school year. AJ is the son of Katherine and Austin Ferguson of Foristell. He loves being outdoors, hanging out with friends and neighbors, and going to the lake. Congratulations to AJ and all past winners of this contest. We look forward to seeing a new design flying high at the school each year.
On March 23, 2021, Sam Schmidt, son of Jody and Laura Schmidt of New Melle, set a St. Francis Borgia High School record previously held by David Ruether (Class of 1998) for the 100M.