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  • Just outside New Melle Missouri.<br />
4 shot sequence total<br />
3 shot Exposure stack over 7 minutes.<br />
Photomatix used to de-ghost clouds and moon flare<br />
Toning via NIK Color Efex<br />
4th shot composite merge from a larger focal length
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  • Well, the view from the backyard is still a Winter Wonderland. If your wondering where that new nice contrasting black fence came from, it was Tri-County Fence & Deck!
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Biker Poker Run at Liz’s Bar and Grill
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  • Waves of Earth and Sky - On a photo road trip of the New Melle area we captured this vibrant scene along Highway DD just outside of the Wentzville area
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  • St. Paul's Church also known as St.Paul's Lutheran Church and Day School and St. Peter's Luthera is a historic church in New Melle, Missouri built in 1860 by A. Carl Schlottmann. St. Paul's Lutheran Church was founded by German immigrants in 1844 and was the first Lutheran Church in St. Charles County. The property, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as a Historic Place in St. Charles County, Missouri. A Small Town Place Of Congrigation and Prayer, St Paul's Lutheran Church is located at 150 W Hwy D New Melle, MO 63365. <br />
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The town of New Melle is home to one of the oldest Lutheran settlements in St. Charles County, Missouri. In 1839, settlers from Melle in Lower Saxony settled here, thus the name of "New Melle." St. Paul's parish was later established in 1844. The parish predates the Missouri Synod by three years, and it eventually became one of only twelve churches who signed the original charter which established the Missouri Synod in 1847.<br />
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The present native stone church was completed in 1860. The interior has changed little over the past 149 years. Art glass windows were installed in 1974 and various historical enhancements were undertaken in the late 1970s. <br />
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St. Paul's true "claim to fame" is its historical J.G. Pfeffer pipe organ, installed in 1870. A local saying has it that a good Lutheran church would have "a Missouri Synod pastor in the pulpit and a Pfeffer organ in the gallery." One of Pfeffer's earlier works, the instrument at New Melle is considered by some scholars as one of the finest Victorian organs in the country.
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  • March 1st on a snowy afternoon the husband and I decided to head out and see what kind of photos we could capture while it was still snowing.  ..We came across 2 fields along Hwy D in New Melle, Missouri were hundreds of what I believe to be Snow Geese were making themselves at home.  I took this shot as I thought it was unique and interesting. They are beautiful.
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  • A Majestic Residence in the Wentzville - New Melle Area
    Autumn New Melle Home.jpg
  • As Daylight Fades in New Melle and the Sun Sets along a quaint country road we see the skies true colors.
    Daylight Fades in New Melle.jpg
  • Puffy Blue Clouds on blue skies frame the New Melle Water Tower
    Puff New Melle Clouds.jpg
  • Straatmann Feed - 3610 Mill St, New Melle, MO 63365 (636) 828-5314.<br />
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Straatmann Feed & Transfer, Inc. offers a wide array of services. Whether you need help deciphering your soil analysis, you're having trouble putting weight on livestock, or you just need products delivered to your facility. Their products incluse Animal Feed Products, Bird Seed, Seed & Fertilizer, Salt, Fence Supplies, Stalls, Fences, and Gates, Custom Feed Mixes, Animal Bedding, Hay, Bag & Bulk Delivery, Propane Refills and more.
    Straatmann Feed New Melle.jpg
  • Crazy Clouds and Dramatic Skies Over The New Melle Water Tower
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  • Snow Geese Waddle Through The Snow in New Melle
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  • Autumn sets in and trees begin to change in this fine art interpretation of sweeping skies and vibrant foliage around this old character home in New Melle, Missouri.
    Red Foliage in Rural New Melle.jpg
  • Fun Aurumn Colors Frame The Drive Through New Melle, Missouri
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  • A Fiery Cloud Filled Sky over Broemmelsiek Park near New Melle, Missouri in Wentzville.
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  • Located at 4612 Hwy Z in New Melle, Missouri, Seven Stones offers a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for the enjoyment of rare and exceptional wines from around the world. They are located in an old school house built in the 1800's by German settlers in New Melle, MO. The old school house was recently renovated and re-opened this summer as a wine garden that is committed to preserving the rich German heritage of New Melle.
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  • The water tower in the heart of New Melle Missouri.
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  • The Bavarian Smoke Haus opened in 1996 as an extension of  Dan's County Meats, our USDA inspected facility. Dan's  has been providing quality fresh and specialty meats in the New Melle area for generations.<br />
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Owners, Jim & Karen Joerling, have perfected a number of award winning smoked and specialty meats, including Bratwursts, Italian Sausage, Summer Sausage, Snack Stix, Five different  Bacons and  Smoked Hams.<br />
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Each recipe is the result of tried and true seasoning combinations and preparation practices that guarantee consistent, flavorful results each and every batch.<br />
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The next time you have a craving for a true German-style sausage or mouth-watering smoked pork or poultry, the Bavarian Smoke Haus is the place to go.<br />
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Just stepping in the door is like taking a trip to Germany. Come and experience the sites, sounds, and aromas of a true German meat shop... right here in New Melle, Missouri.
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  • On a summer drive through New Melle, Missouri near Wentzville the green foliage and blue skies give grace to this rural landscape under blue skies and puffy clouds
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  • The statue of a a German Lutheran woman carrying a basket of field goods (grain, fruits, vegetables), and leading a child. She stands proper upon the Lutheran Bible, which is fronted by a three masted sailing ship which brought them from Germany. On the right side of the Book is an outline of the United States of American and on the left cover of the book is the outline of the Germanic States from which they sailed. Around the concrete pedestal top are the words NEW DREAMS NEW HOPES NEW MELE. The concrete column is adorned with brass plaques which proudly declare the persons and businesses than donated time and/or money for the completion of this statue.
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  • Taken at the Friedens-Peace United Church of Christ. Friedens Peace United Church of Christ seeks to be a transformative community where following Christ finds expression in both word and deed. <br />
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Friedens (Peace) United Church of Christ was started by a group of residents who broke off from the St. Paul 's Lutheran Church . In 1858, there were two Lutheran Churches in New Melle ? St. Peter's and St. Paul 's.  St. Paul 's congregation joined the Missouri Synod.  That same year the St. Peter's Congregation built a new church of native stone (the building that is now St. Paul 's).  The two churches were originally united, but had split over doctrinal issues. In 1868, they reunited and became St. Paul 's Missouri Synod Lutheran Church .<br />
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Some members continued to be unhappy and according to St. Paul 's records, the dissent was over doctrine.  The first records of Friedens begin in 1904.  Some family names appear in both the St. Paul and Friedens (Peace) records.  Included in both records were the families of Henry Schewede, John Nienheuser, Jacob Boehm, Ernst Brakensiek, and John Doermann.  Fourteen voting members had a dream of starting a new church by accepting the doctrinal statement of the German Evangelical Church Society of the West.  This new church would eventually become the Friedens (Peace) United Church of Christ we know today.<br />
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The first minister was Rev. Stroetker, resident Pastor of St. John's Church in Cappeln.  This was the beginning of a long history of sharing a minister with St. John's .  The first service was held in German on August 28, 1904 , in the Peniel Methodist Church on Schutzen Street (now part of a private residence).<br />
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The property on which Friedens church is located was purchased from John and Laura Koelling in 1905 for $2,400.  The building on the property had been used as a grocery store/saloon.  Ernest Sudbrock was chosen as carpenter to do the remodeling, along with a lot of volunteer help.
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  • A Vibrant Autumn Scene along Highway D in New Melle, Missouri as the season begin to change and the trees are bursting with new Fall colors.
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  • This quaint front porch scene in New Melle, Missouri always reminds me of my Grandmother's house and the small town rural feel. Good memories!
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  • A drive through a back road in New Melle Missouri as the weather starts to take a turn for the worse and looking ahead it feels a bit ominous.
    Something Wicked Ahead.jpg
  • The storm hits an casts an ominous purple tone through the skies as the horses seek shelter - in New Melle, Missouri
    Horsey Find Shelter.jpg
  • Snow falls in winter 2013 on this lovely home in New Melle, Missouri
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  • Blue skies cover the home at 4754 Jacob Lane in New Melle, Missouri on the late autumn afternoon
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  • A festive Autumn Scene at 4811 Brooke St. in New Melle, Missouri
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  • Liz's Bar and Grill in New Melle, Missouri now serving Black Crown.
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  • Going around the walking track that circels the large lake. A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Walking Track.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park - Spring Reflectio...jpg
  • St. Paul's Church also known as St.Paul's Lutheran Church and Day School and St. Peter's Luthera is a historic church in New Melle, Missouri built in 1860 by A. Carl Schlottmann.
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  • A row of hay bales leads the eye through the field and down the dirt road towards a forest of autumn colors under rough skies of blue just outside New Melle, Missouri.
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  • Autumn Colors Begin To Frame Country Scenes In New Melle, Missouri
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  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.
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  • 4806 Brooke St, Wentzville, MO 63385
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  • 4811 Brooke St Wentzville, MO 63385
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  • A chilly winter view from the front of the house
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  • A view from the front corner of the house, highlighting or snowy gazebo in the back
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  • Not quite the 2-3 inches that was called for, but we'll take the 9!
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  • 4902 Bette Ct, Wentzville, MO 63385
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  • A great little place that I've totally missed over the years. I ate here today and had a burger that was awesome. The fries were also the big thick kind, not the little dairy sissy kind. The burger was thick and juicy and taste like it was grilled over wood. The place is small... There's even a little closet sized room that has a barber chair in it and apparently on Thurs afternoons people come to get a haircut. Quaint eh?
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  • Framed by the last of summers vibrant green trees we see a pavement level view down Brooke Street
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  • A few minutes away from historic Augusta & Washington Missouri. Local attractions include the Katy Trail, for biking or hiking and ten of Missouri's world famous wineries and of course Daniel Bone country home in nearby Defiance.
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  • The soft velvet green grass and foliage reflects off the lake at Broemmelsiek Park as a summer evening winds down.
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  • Snow falls at the entrance to the Nichole Parc subdivision in Wentzville, Missouri
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  • Loving all the winter white, just wish this day had something better than gray skies as a backdrop
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  • Chilly days ahead at the corner of Francis St. and Jacob Lane
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  • Another lovely winter home framed by a jungle of white branches
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  • The sun comes out from behind the clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and casts a warm glow across the lake
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  • Through the field of reeds and weeds this old barn and workshop are the remnants of a farmstead long forgotten. This rural scene was taken in Marthasville, Missouri, a city in Warren County. <br />
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The Katy Trail, a 225-mile long bike path, passes through Marthasville, and the original grave of Daniel Boone is located there. In 1845, Boone's remains were disinterred and moved to Kentucky for burial. Resentment in Missouri about the disinterment grew over the years, and a legend arose that Boone's remains never left Missouri. Because of the many wineries from here east to Defiance, Marthasville is considered to mark one end of the Missouri Weinstrasse.
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  • Evening Light falls of the plush green trees that surround the fishing lake in the middle of Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville (Saint Charles County) Missouri
    An Evening at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • A bird soars past the bright sun on a winding back road drapes by Autumn trees basked in warm sunlight
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  • Blue skies and white flakes set this winter scene
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  • A snow covered tree extends towards the falling flakes
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  • A Winter Wonderland framed by snow covered branches on a cold snowy day
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  • I just love the view from my back window on days like this!
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  • Nestled behind the trees, this home has a quaint snowy feel from the curb
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  • Winter Mail at 4632 Francis St.
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  • 9 Inches Of White blanket everything in sight, let it snow!
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  • Matson Station Trail-head along the Katy Trail in Matson, MO. A Point of Interest, With Parking, Restrooms, Tables and Benches, and Wineries and Breweries Withing Walking And Riding Distance in Defiance and Augusta.
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  • 4734 Francis St. Wentzville, Missouri. 63385 - Nicole Parc
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  • Spring Green Begins To Return After A Long Winter At Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri
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  • 4736 Francis St. Wentzville, Missouri (Side View)
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  • 4736 Francis St. Wentzville, Missouri (Front View)
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  • More golden autumn fields in Saint Charles County
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  • It would be great to have the snow stick around until Christmas!
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  • A slash of color peeks through the blanket of white
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  • It's cold outside, so come on it!
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  • Close to 10 inches of snow await you on Jacob Lane
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  • Winter Mail at 4638 Francis St.
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  • Liz's has what are perhaps the best burgers in MO, and an ever changing selection of great home cooked soups and chili that you keep going back for.
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  • Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Fraser Leonard is a prolific full-time artist with over 50 years of creative experience. His works are influenced by nature and a positive attitude towards the environment and mankind.
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  • 4736 Francis St. Wentzville, Missouri (Corner View)
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  • A view from the curb waiting on the postman at 4754 Jacob Lane in Wentzville, Missouri
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  • Mail at 4806 Brooke St.
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  • 4301 Dianna Lane, Wentzville, MO 63385, USA
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  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.<br />
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Broemmelsiek Park provides a recreational space for individuals throughout the St. Charles County area. This park offers more than seven miles of multi-use trails as well as an off-leash dog area with small water features in which dogs may swim. The trail is open for equestrian use, bicycling and hiking. There are multiple fishing lakes in the park that are stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. The astronomy station in the park offers a viewing site with ten concrete viewing stations equipped with telescopes. <br />
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Keeping with the county's mission to preserve green space, the St. Charles County Parks Department is designing Broemmelsiek Park as a passive recreation area focused on the natural features of the land. The 384 acre property is located in southwestern St. Charles County five miles west of Highway 40-61 off State Route DD. Broemmelsiek Park features several lakes, a blend of oak-hickory forest and rolling pastures suitable for a variety of recreation activities and park amenities.
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  • The Last Of The Sunlight Peeks Through The Clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and Casts a Sunset Glow Upon The Lake
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  • A Flock Of Snow Geese Fly Through Wentzville Skies on a cold March Morning
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  • The statue of a a German Lutheran woman carrying a basket of field goods (grain, fruits, vegetables), and leading a child. She stands proper upon the Lutheran Bible, which is fronted by a three masted sailing ship which brought them from Germany. On the right side of the Book is an outline of the United States of American and on the left cover of the book is the outline of the Germanic States from which they sailed. Around the concrete pedestal top are the words NEW DREAMS NEW HOPES NEW MELLE. The concrete column is adorned with brass plaques which proudly declare the persons and businesses than donated time and/or money for the completion of this statue.
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  • Thanks For Visiting New Melle
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