Crusade Against Cancer Hog Roast has been re-scheduled to May 18th.
By staff writer Approximately 200 family members and friends gathered at the American Legion in Warrenton on March 16 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Loretta Mundwiller (nee Roetheli). Many came from the Hermann area. Loretta has 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. “I have gathered 100 years of life experiences,” Loretta said. “The world has changed much over my life. Virtually no one had a care when I
The Senior Meals celebrated the March birthday of Sonny Miller at the Hermann Community Center.
The National Fish Habitat Partnership has unveiled the 2012 “Waters to Watch” top 10 list, a collection of rivers, streams, estuaries , watershed systems, shores and lakes that will benefit from strategic conservation efforts to protect, restore or enhance their current condition. These waters represent a snapshot of this year’s larger voluntary habitat conservation efforts in progress. These and other locally driven conservation projects are prioritized and implemented by regional
By staff writer The Gasconade County R-1 School District is again offering summer programs which are open to all students who are enrolled in Kindergarten through eighth grades for the next (2013-14) school year. These programs are free of charge. Summer school will be held Monday through Friday, June 3-28, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hermann High School. Lolly Rogers is the summer school director. In addition to
By staff writer Three new teachers were hired for the 2013-2014 school year at last Thursday night’s meeting of the Gasconade County R-1 District’s Board of Education. Zachary Mertens, who is from the Pacific area and is a graduate of the University of Missouri, was hired as band director. He will replace Will Zwikelmaier, who is leaving for a position in Paducah, Ky. Donnie Bell, who is from Washington, was
By staff writer Members of the Hermann FFA Chapter attended State FFA Convention in Columbia on April 18 and 19. The Agricultural Mechanics team placed 7th with a Group 1 rating. Devin Oberg place 18th and Erin Gerlemann placed 19th with a Group 1 rating as well. Dylan Fries also competed. The Farm Management team placed 14th with a Group 2 rating. Megan Bockting placed tenth with a group 1
A three-year remodeling project of the sanctuary at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Hermann has been completed and will be dedicated on Sunday, May 5. The newly-refurbished area will be dedicated at the 10:15 a.m. worship service Sunday, led by the church’s pastor, Rick Riedel. The public is welcome. The project was completed thanks to the efforts of an 11-person committee and local contractors. The focus of the
Several area families have decided to put on a live nativity scene for the community to enjoy on Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Hermann Lumber Company parking lot, 603 Market St. Everyone is invited to stop by from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and apple cider available for visitors. The nativity scene will be complete with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men, angels and
President Janet Ocheskey chose inspirational thoughts based on rejoicing and appreciating the beauties of nature while recognizing the small accomplishments of individuals engaged in mission work to open the United Methodist Women meeting on Sunday, Nov. 4. Treasurer Helen Boggs presented the budget for 2013 and answered questions about the items and amounts scheduled for them. Approval was given to the budget as prepared by Helen. The change in date
Crusade Against Cancer Hog Roast has been re-scheduled to May 18th.
By staff writer The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) will sponsor a free eye screening clinic in Hermann on Friday, April 26. The clinic will be held at the Robert H. Lloyd Community Center, 1902 Jefferson St., Hermann, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The examinations will be conducted by the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics’ Department of Ophthalmology of Columbia, with assistance from the DSS Prevention of
Jennifer Movold of Hermann was recently nominated for the MU Nursing Alumni Organization’s 8th Semester Student Award for Overall Excellence from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. The award recognizes clinical proficiency, academic excellence and professional commitment. Movold is a student in the bachelor of science in nursing program. A 2009 graduate of Hermann High School, she is the daughter of Ken Movold and the late Cindy Movold.