From the top of Mohne Dam, we see the extent of the fine work of 617 Squadron. Photo: Bundesarchiv

Article by Dave O'Malley (Vintage Wings of Canada)
Published on www.vintagewings.ca

In the seventy years since the night of May 16-17 1943–the night of Operation Chastise–the events that transpired on that moonlit spring night have been made in to feature films, documentaries, novels, non-fiction books, magazine articles, dramatic paintings, computer games, marches and comic books. For all of you who read this, there is not much one can say to add to the reportage of this stunning attack deep inside Germany on targets long thought to be unassailable.

Ozark streams offer excellent fishing for smallmouth bass. The seasons for smallmouths and squiirrels opens on the fourth Saturday in May.
Photo courtesy MDC.

By Jim Low
JEFFERSON CITY–Whether your taste in outdoor activities runs toward fishing or hunting, May 25 is a day to mark on your calendar.

Missouri’s hunting season for gray and fox squirrels opens May 25 and runs through Feb. 15, 2014. Legal methods include rifles, shotguns, or archery equipment. The aggregate bag limit is 10 squirrels and the possession limit is 20.

“Aggregate” means hunters may harvest any combination of fox and gray squirrels so long as they do not exceed 10 squirrels total in one day. If hunters bag a daily limit two days in a row, they will have a possession limit of 20 squirrels. After that, they must eat or give away some squirrels before going hunting again in order to stay within the possession limit.

Gerald, Mo. - Late this afternoon two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway C resulting in three ambulances responding, two from Gerald and one from New Haven, along with Beaufort/Leslie Fire Department.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report the accident occurred around 4:45 this afternoon after 29-year-old Carman Newman of Union, Mo. was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 when she crossed the centerline, hitting an oncoming vehicle head-on.

Dallas H. Kropp, 83, of Hermann, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Frene Valley Health Center.

Mr. Kropp was born in Berger, Missouri on December 14, 1929, the son of the late Wilbur and Flora (Krueger) Kropp.

He was the widower of Margaret Ann Kropp. They were married on October 16, 1954 at Berger, Missouri.

Dallas was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Hermann, Missouri, the Hermann V.F.W. Post 4182 and the Hermann Eagles.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a clerk for Schaumberg Hardware. After retirement he owned & operated K & S Bait Shop.

By Kyle Quick
New Haven, Mo. - Flags at statehouses and federal buildings across the country are at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

While all your major media outlets will cover ceremonies held this week in remembrance of  the men and women who gave their lives to protect others, the other 360 days officers are rarely put on a pedestal.

The next time you see a police officer be glad, the day you rarely see officers be deathly afraid because who is going to protect you?

Pictured is Hermann Hospital Administrator Dan McKinney
Photo courtesy of Hermann Hospital

Hermann, Mo. - Hermann Area District Hospital Administrator Dan McKinney was recently featured in the Missouri Hospital Association’s (MHA) “Spotlight” column on Wed., May 8th.

MHA Today’s “Spotlight” column recognizes hospital leaders’ grass-roots advocacy efforts.

The economy of Hermann is based on more than wine and wursts. Hermann Area District Hospital is a significant contributor to the local economic scene, and Administrator Dan McKinney has worked hard to ensure lawmakers and the community are aware of Hermann Hospital's impact on the local economy.

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DALLAS, Tx — AT&T’s It Can Wait® campaign to end texting and driving was significantly bolstered today by the commitment of Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Inc. and more than 200 other organizations to join the movement.

Their efforts will support a new national advertising campaign, a nationwide texting-while-driving simulator tour, retail presence in tens of thousands of stores, and outreach to millions of consumers with a special focus throughout the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day—known as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads for teen drivers.(1)

The 2013 campaign drive will culminate on Sept. 19, when efforts turn towards encouraging everyone to get out in their community and advocate involvement on behalf of the movement.

Glenda DeWalt presents Ben Luecke the Carl Bounds Scholarship.

New Haven, Mo. - During last week’s Spring Band Concert, Music Boosters President Glenda DeWalt said, “Thanks to the support of the community area businesses we had another successful year.  We were able to purchase the new Shamrockette uniforms and now our goal is working towards buying the marching band all new uniforms.