By: Callie Weatherly
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Around 9:30 a.m., we left New York to head toward the Flight 93 Memorial, a memorial for one of the 9/11 planes that was set to hit in Washington D.C. but crashed in a field instead.  The drive to the memorial was long, so we made a pit stop for lunch around 12:45.
 
Once we arrived at the Flight 93 Memorial, we walked through a museum and saw where the actual plane crashed.
 
After a long drive, we arrived at the hotel a little bit after 7 p.m.  Until room checks, the students were allowed to have free time to swim or go eat dinner with friends.
 
Senior trip was fun, and we all made lots of memories.  However, all good things must come to an end. Tomorrow we head home.

​2nd Place Mixed Media, Lauralie Grater, Zen Sun
3rd Place Sculpture, Lauralie Grater, Gourd Mandala
3rd Place Digital Art, Dori McCarty, Back to the 90’s
HM Prints, Lauralie Grater, Remember Me
HM Design, Maddison Jaeggers, Untitled
HM Design, Natalie Buchheit, The Flower Within
3rd Place Fibers, Lauralie Grater, Paisley
HM Fibers, Paige Remillard, Little Bird

By: Callie Weatherly

After leaving the hotel, we made our way to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  Although, we made a few pit stops to see some things around the city, like a bull that supposedly gives you financial good luck if you rub it.
 
While going through New York, we also stopped to see the 9/11 memorial, the Brooklyn Bridge, China Town, and Little Italy.
 
After traveling through New York all morning, we were able to go to the afternoon activities we had picked for ourselves. Some of the activities included a tour of the 9/11 museum, a visit to Madison Square Garden, a tour of NBC studios, and a tour of the MET.
 
The evening events we picked for ourselves included the New York Yankees vs. the Royals game, a tour of the 9/11 museum, and a bus tour of the city.
 
Around 9:30, the groups met up to go to the top of the Empire State Building. Afterward, we got the choice of going to see Grand Central Station or going to Times Square.
 
We were busy, busy bees around New York, but it is time to travel to new places. Next stop, Pennsylvania. 

Girls, ages 11-15, should apply by May 15 for this chance to learn outdoor skills and safety in a fun, immersive environment.
DEFIANCE, Mo.--The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be offering its ninth annual Discover Nature Girls Camp Monday, July 8 at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in Defiance. This is a free, full-day camp aimed at introducing girls, ages 11–15, to a range of outdoors skills in a supportive learning environment. Girls should plan to arrive between 7:45 and 8 a.m. to check in and be picked up between 6:45 to 7:30 pm.​

By: Callie Weatherly
 
To start the day off, we drove to Philadelphia to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
 
While in Philadelphia, we had lunch before heading to New York. As many would guess, the majority of us enjoyed a Philly Cheese Steak.
 
First thing in the Big Apple, we dropped off our luggage at the hotel and then went to see Top of the Rock.
 
Since some of the Broadway shows were at different times, one group went to shop around the city while the others got ready for their shows. The group that went to the earlier Broadway showing got to shop around after their show.
 
The Broadway shows we saw included “The Lion King,” “Wicked,” “Aladdin,” and “Pretty Woman.”
 
Tomorrow we will continue our journey through New York.

By: Callie Weatherly
 
Our day began at 6:15 with breakfast. By 6:40, we were gazing at the monuments of D.C.  Some monuments we saw were the Lincoln memorial, the Vietnam memorial, and the WWII memorial.
 
After looking at some of the many memorials, we headed toward the White House for our tour.  Around 9:30, we went in groups for lunch and to see different Smithsonian museums like the Museum of Natural History, the American History Museum, the Holocaust Museum, etc.
 
Around 3:30, we went to tour the Library of Congress. Following that we took pictures and looked around the outside of the Supreme Court.
 
Finally we were able to go back onto the bus, but before we could get ready for Peking Gourmet, we went to see the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.  The Peking Gourmet dinner didn’t begin until 7:30, but it was worth the wait. We got to try a lot of new foods together.
 
As you can see, our day was packed full of great learning experiences. And we still have many more to come! Tomorrow, we hit the Big Apple, New York.

The  victim is identified as 51 year old Rose L. Mattingly from Villa Ridge which was killed from a gunshot. The delay in the release of this name is out of respect for the family as this office wanted to notify the next of kin prior to release.

Charges was issued against 51 year old Brian S. Hensley from Villa Ridge, Mo. for 2nd degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action bond is set at $500,000. cash only. This investigation is still active and further details will follow.
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​On April 15, 2019, at approximately 11:00pm, Franklin County Deputies  responded to the 100 block of Ajax Avenue, Villa Ridge, MO, for a reported deceased person.   Responding deputies discovered the body of an adult female who appeared to have sustained a single gunshot wound.  A perimeter was established around the residence and for the next several hours, Franklin County negotiators attempted to contact anybody inside the residence.  All attempts were unsuccessful.  However, investigators learned details which lead them to believe someone was inside.
After several hours of attempted negotiations, a deputy visually observed a male inside the residence.   The male was lying down and didn’t move at all for several minutes and only then slowly.  The deputy suspected the male might be another victim.  However, investigators were unsure if the male was involved with the deceased gunshot victim at all.
Due to the possibility the male might be another victim; deputies entered the residence and contacted the male.  It was determined he might be suffering from a drug overdose.  Emergency Medical Services responded for evaluation and transported him to a local area hospital where he was deemed to be fit for confinement. A 51 year old male from Villa Ridge was arrested for investigation into the death of the female.
Investigators are still determining the facts to this incident; however, there is nothing indicating that authorities should be searching for anybody else.  Information will be made available as it is learned.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

By: Callie Weatherly

We had breakfast at the hotel at 6:30 a.m. and left the hotel for Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, around 7:30 a.m.  The tour of Monticello didn’t begin until 8:50 a.m., however we arrived around 8 a.m. We were able to use the extra time to walk around the grounds and garden.

Throughout the tour, we were not able to take pictures, but we did see some amazing things like replicas of the artifacts Thomas Jefferson collected over the years. After the tour, we got back on the bus and headed to George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Many seniors were heard saying they were “thankful we are on the bus for shorter amounts of time today.”

We stopped for lunch around 1 p.m. in Mount Vernon before heading to George Washington’s estate.  While at Mount Vernon, we did two tours— one of the house and one of the area of the grounds used for the movie National Treasure 2.

Next we traveled to D.C. Our first stop was at the Arlington Cemetery where we watched the changing of the guards and visited The Eternal Flame, J.F.K.’s burial site. 

At around 7:00 p.m., we went to dinner before checking into our hotel.  Today was a full day, but tomorrow will be fuller. We go to the White House!
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​On the morning of April 14, 2019 at about 2:54 AM, deputies responded to the 500 block of Summer Hill Lane south of Washington for a report of a domestic assault. On scene, the victim told deputies that she was involved in an argument with her boyfriend. During the argument her boyfriend, identified as Joshua M. Hicks, age 38 from Washington, grabbed her by the neck, took her to the floor and started strangling her. The victim was able to get free she fled the house with her daughter and called 911. Deputies found the suspect locked in a bedroom of the house. He initially refused to come out but later did, whereupon he was arrested without incident and transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility. A warrant was issued  on Mr. Hicks for Domestic Assault 2nd degree. Bond was set at $40,000.
 
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

MSHSAA has rocognized the following winter sports teams (listed below) from New Haven High School for having qualified for their Scholastic Achievement Award.  Note that there are two levels of achievement for this award.  Teams that achieve a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.49 are recognized as Distinguished.   Those teams who have a grade point average between 3.50 and 4.00 are recognized as Outstanding.  These grade point averages are based on grades during the winter sports season.


Distinguished
Freshmen Boys Basketball   3.31

Outstanding
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball   3.52
Varsity Boys Basketball   3.52
Jr. Varsity Girls Basketball   3.60
Cheerleading    3.74
Varsity Girls Basketball   3.79

Spring Sports will be announced in June.

By: Callie Weatherly
 
This morning, we enjoyed breakfast at the hotel at 6:30 A.M. before loading up the bus at 7:00 A.M.  We arrived at the Biltmore Estate, a historic Vanderbilt property, at around 9 A.M.
 
We then headed for lunch at 11 A.M.  Because of traffic, we arrived at the University of Virginia a little late and toured until around 8 P.M.  We then went to the hotel nearby and walked to get dinner from there. 
 
It was a rough and rainy day, but we ended it with games, jokes, and laughter. 

Eldo "Junior" Helling, 80, of Leslie, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home.
Eldo was born in Port Hudson, Missouri on September 11, 1938, a son of the late Eldo H. Sr. & Elsie M. (Mann) Helling.
He was the husband of Deanna (Kester) Helling.  They were united in marriage on April 17, 1982, in Union, Missouri.
Eldo is survived by his wife Deanna Helling, by four daughters, Peggy King & husband Jon, of Leslie, Missouri; Idie Rohlfing & husband Rodney, of Gerald, Missouri; Judy Scheer & husband Brad, of Washington, Missouri, and Susan Rector & husband Darel, of Bourbon, Missouri; a son Jeff Helling, of Springfield, Missouri, and Darrell Freiberger, of Beaufort, Missouri, who was like a son to him, by 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and by many other family members and close friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Roy V. Helling.
When he was younger he worked on the farm with his dad.  He bailed and hauled a lot of hay.  He even delivered hay once to Elvis Presley, which by the way he was very proud of.  He eventually became a car dealer and met his wife of 39 years.  They built several successful car dealerships, and eventually built a very successful auction business as well.  They sold cars and farm machinery.  The consignment & auction business was very successful for over 30 years.  Thanks to the best of friends, customers, and his auction crew, Jeff Miller, Darrell Freiberger, Paul Stockamp & Dennis Druesch, Dale, Garver, his daughter Peggy King and son-in-law Jon, and the Hiatt's and Haney's.  He will be missed by many friends and family.
He enjoyed going to auctions, and working his own auctions.  He was a great story teller and enjoyed embellishing the truth.  He loved riding his gator and going to feed his fish, working on the farm, collecting John Deere Tractors and memorabilia, and going to family gatherings and bbq's.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. William Zastrow officiating. 
Burial will be at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery, Port Hudson, Missouri.  Memorials may be given to families choice.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

By: Callie Weatherly
 
We started the day off at 4:30 A.M. with bag searches and lots of family pictures, and we finally left at around 5:00 A.M.
 
Several seniors on the bus were heard saying things like, “Why do you have so much energy right now?”
 
We stopped for breakfast at McDonald’s in Nashville, Illinois, and Lexi Oetterer and Miranda Durbin described it as the “finest cuisine.”  We were back on the bus at 8:00 A.M.
 
During the bus trip, we watched Jurassic World and played various games, and then stopped at Opry Mills mall in Nashville, Tennessee, at 1:30 P.M. for lunch.  Afterwards, we toured the University of Tennessee and ate dinner at 6:30 P.M.  We arrived at the hotel at 9:00 P.M. for some much-needed sleep.
 
As you can see, we are off to a great start! We watched lots of movies and slept most of the time on the bus. We saw a lot of great things and made lots of memories. If you ask me, day 1 was a success!

By: J. Graham Hill

Recently Joseph Rethemeyer broke the record for the 2 mile run, with a time of 10 minutes and 21 seconds.

Joseph isn’t a lucky first-time runner, however. He has been running “for as long as [he] can remember. As far back as 2nd grade, [he] can remember [running or] walking a mile every morning before school.”

In a way, you could say running is in his blood. His mother’s side of the family has had a passion for running for 3 generations now.

Joseph says, “Running in the Otten family (my mother's side) started with my grandfather, Herman Otten. For over 30 years, he would bike or run to Washington to the Missourian. My mother and her six other siblings all ran to school every day as kids, so it was very normal for my mom to get me and my two siblings up every morning to run two or three miles up the road by our house.”

But why does Joseph like running? Well, because “[he loves] to spend time outdoors, seeing all the scenery up and down the country roads near [his] house.”

Joseph was asked if he planned on running in college; however, his answer was no.

He says, “Part of me is ready to be a student and focus solely on my academics, but I'm sure I will regret my decision after the first few weeks of summer.”

After running track and cross country for New Haven, this is the last bit of advice Joseph has for his fellow runners or people trying to get into competitive running.

“Find a running buddy or buddies. A good buddy won't just keep you company, but they will push you even when it's really hot out or pouring down rain. By far the best friendships I could ever ask for I found running the streets of New Haven.”

Joseph Rethemeyer has been running for as long as he can remember and has made many great memories and friends by doing so. Regardless of whether Joseph continues his competitive running in college, we sure are proud of him for making it this far.
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