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Christmas Shoppers Fill Up On Cookie Walk
According to Chamber Director, Melissa Lensing, 450 tickets were sold for this year's Cookie Walk that promotes downtown businesses on the last weekend before Christmas. Hundreds of shoppers paid the $20 a ticket to collect cookies at the participating shops and to browse the merchandise during the 7th annual event. White bags distinguished the Cookie Walkers that came from as far away as Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois and Kansas
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Beaufort Student Makes Fall 2024 President’s List for Union University
Three hundred sixty-three students have been named to the Union University President's List for the fall 2024 semester including Elijah DeCuir from Beaufort, MO. The President's List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.
Soggy Santas Reveal Generous Hearts On Rampage
Hermann, MO--The historic downtown was alive with festive revelers in red and green this past weekend as locals and visitors alike donned Santa hats and Christmas-themed attire for the annual fundraising event known as the Santa Rampage. The Bar Hop, which bene ts a local toy drive, saw about 225 Santa participants partying in costume and coming together in the joy of giving while enjoying a lively night out.
Hot Dog Christmas
On Christmas Day in 1921, a Swedish immigrant quietly wheeled his hot dog stand to a street corner in Boston's North End and distributed 500 free hot dogs to hungry children. Axel Bjorklund was no stranger to poverty. He barely made ends meet himself, but he wanted to give back. His cart was soon swamped with hundreds of shivering children wearing tattered clothing that did little to stave off the cold. Their hungry faces beamed when Axel handed them a steaming hot dog. Eventually, the food was gone, but Axel's determination to repeat the event wasn't. The Hot Dog Santa tradition was born. Over the next eight years, Axel gave away some 10,000 hot dogs before he died in 1930.
Students Helping Students
Hermann High school's NHS, STUCO and FFA came together to sponsor a community drive night at the boys' basketball game. Items like winter clothing, canned goods and hygiene items were collected during school and at the game for students in our district who are in need. All items were given to Ms. Grosse, our social worker, to distribute them where necessary. In addition, we collected a total of $90 for this cause. Students helping are, back row left to right; Lila Uthlaut, DeLaney Williams, Alaina Heaney, and Kristen Buesking. Seated left to right is Jana Limberopoulos, Elaina Uthlaut, Kara Krimmel, Caroline Starke, Alivia Christian and Alley Busch. We would like to thank all who participated in this event!
St. George’s Rectory Shines with Holiday Spirit in Father Bill Debo’s Christmas Art
Many remember the grand Christmas rooms of the St. George Rectory. Father Bill Debo and his volunteers spent countless hours getting the decorations ready for Christmas visitors. Father Bill is no longer in Hermann but the memories of his magical, artwork will live forever in the minds of those who saw the Rectory during Christmas.
The Silent Season: Finding Hope When Christmas Feels Lonely
The twinkling lights, cheerful carols, and bustling stores often paint Christmas as a season of endless joy and connection. But for many, the holiday season casts a shadow of loneliness, leaving them to wonder what it truly means to be alone on Christmas.