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Five role models honored: Volunteer heroes on the move in the district!
On November 7th, 2025, District Administrator Jochner-Weiß honored five citizens of the Weilheim-Schongau district for their voluntary work.
Five role models honored: Volunteer heroes on the move in the district!
An honorable ceremony took place in the heart of the Weilheim-Schongau district, honoring the commitment and dedication of some exceptional citizens. Mercury reports that District Administrator Andrea Jochner-Weiß awarded five deserving citizens with the municipal certificate of gratitude. This award is given to those who are particularly committed to the common good and the local community.
The event took place at the Gasthof Hetten in Hohenpeißenberg, and the atmosphere was one of gratitude. Jochner-Weiß emphasized the importance of personal commitment to society and thus acknowledged voluntary commitment, which is highly valued in the region.
The honorees in focus
The awards went to five notable individuals who have distinguished themselves through their many contributions:
- Markus Socher (Bernbeuren): Mitglied des Gemeinderats seit 2002, diente als dritter und zweiter Bürgermeister und war der Hauptorganisator der 800-Jahr-Feier Bernbeurens.
- Rudolf Hochenauer (Hohenpeißenberg): Seit 2006 im Gemeinderat, bekannt als „rasender Rudi“ für seine Heimatgeschichtsführungen und engagiert im Knappenverein.
- Wolfgang Scholz (Sachsenried): Im Gemeinderat seit 2002 sowie im Kreistag und ein wichtiger Akteur im Bayerischen Bauernverband.
- Eugen Guffler (Schwabsoien): Seit über zwei Jahrzehnten im Gemeinderat und aktiv in verschiedenen Ausschüssen.
- Kathrin Högg (Altenstadt): Zweite Bürgermeisterin, aktiv in der Dorferneuerung und beteiligt an der Planung eines neuen Kindergartens.
These awards show how important volunteer work is for the community and how local personalities enrich life in their communities.
A look at Wollishofen
But the honor in Weilheim-Schongau is not the only highlight that characterizes the region. If we look to Zurich, there are exciting developments in Wollishofen, one of the city's most charming districts. Map of Zurich describes Wollishofen as the southernmost district of the city of Zurich, which is picturesquely located on the left bank of Lake Zurich.
Perfectly located between Lake Zurich and Sihl, Wollishofen is known for its attractions, including the Quartiermuseum and the Rote Fabrik cultural center. A special highlight is the Cassiopeia Trail, which rises over 100 meters into the water and is a popular place for excursions.
An annual highlight is the Zurich Theater Spektakel, which takes place in August on the Landiwiese and Saffa Island and celebrates the creative energy of the region.
A trend in politics
Samuel Warde discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and highlights how a lack of understanding on critical issues often leads to overestimated self-confidence, as is the case with Donald Trump. This dynamic could also reverberate across the political scene in Europe by influencing voter confidence.
The combination of local commitment, beautiful nature in Wollishofen and current political issues paints a diverse picture of our times. It will be exciting to see how these issues continue to develop and which people continue to make a difference in their communities.