On December 5, 2018, at approximately 8:41 a.m. Franklin County 911 received a call from the 2700 block of Newport Road, Washington Mo. stating that someone has been shot. As Deputies arrived on scene they located  86 year old Harold Humphrey deceased in the kitchen of the home, Also inside the residence was the victim’s wife and grandson. The investigation revealed that the grandson had arrived at the residence at approximately 8:30 a.m., an argument ensued and Bair had shot the victim in the chest. He had then called 911 and waited for law enforcement to arrive. The suspect is identified as 25 year old Jeremiah Bair from Washington. Jeremiah Bair is charged with Murder 2nd and Armed Criminal Action with bond being set at $250,000 cash only.

East Central College is hosting an event to help food stamp recipients find out more about the state of Missouri’s SkillUp program, which provides additional access to childcare, housing assistance, job skills training, job placement and more.
 
SkillUp services are offered at no cost to eligible participants and is designed to promote employability and self-sufficiency. The program is offered through East Central College and area Job Centers at no cost and offers food stamp recipients the opportunity to gain skills, training or work experience.
 
“The college provides short-term training programs in health care, computer science and welding, to provide food stamp recipients with unique job skills,” says Joel Doepker, Vice President of External Relations at East Central College. “We purposely schedule programs that can be completed in less than 16 weeks so the food stamp recipient can quickly secure a job and begin a career.”
 
The event, named “SkillUPalooza”, will be held Thursday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Central College Training Center.  East Central College will have staff on hand to help participants decide what job training program is the best fit for them. Other agencies, such as the Missouri Job Center, Goodwill, Missouri Community Action Network and Better Family Life, are also participating.
 
For more information about the program visit www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/SkillUP or contact Melissa Willmore at 636.584.6530 or Melissa.Willmore@eastcentral.edu.

Harold Joseph "Butch" Pohl, 82, of New Haven, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Washington, Missouri. 
Harold was born in Washington, Missouri on May 19, 1936, a son of the late Aloys & Wilma (Thorton)Pohl.
He was the widower of Viola Helena (Hilke) Pohl.  They were united in marriage on November 10, 1956, at St. Francis Borgia Church, Washington, MO. 
Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958.  He was a member of Assumption Church, New Haven.
Harold was a general manager for Hawthorn, then later Kellwood Manufacturing in New Haven.  In his free time he enjoyed camping, painting, fishing, being in the outdoors, doing wood working, playing basketball, following politics, but mostly spending time with his family at the lake house.
Harold is survived by a daughter, Cindy Yowell & husband Jim, of Berger, Missouri; a son, Terry Pohl & wife Lynn, of Washington, Missouri; a daughter, Linda Getty & husband George, of Niles, Illinois; a daughter, Brenda Mahanes & husband Jay, of Lone Jack, Missouri, a son, Glen Pohl & wife Jodi, of Washington, Missouri, two sisters-in-law, Marge Pohl, of St. Charles, Missouri; and Leona Noelker & husband Dave, of Washington, Missouri, a brother-in-law, Edward Hilke Jr. & wife Bernice, of Washington, Missouri, by 14 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother, Bob Pohl, and two sisters, Joyce Moore and an infant sister.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 6th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
A funeral mass will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Church , New Haven, with Father John Deken officiating. 
Burial will be at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington, Missouri. Memorials may be given to Assumption Church or St. Francis Borgia Regional High School.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

​East Central College is inviting the community to participate in its Future Summit. The event is designed to address the college’s challenges and search for future opportunities. It will take place in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18.
 
“As we continue our pursuit of excellence,” said Dr. Jon Bauer, East Central College President, “we are in the process of designing a new strategic plan. Community input is an invaluable resource in creating that plan.”
 
East Central College’s Strategic Plan Initiative, SOAR to 2024, will help it identify and define the experience it provides to its students. The Future Summit is integral part of the strategic planning process.
 
The conference-style event will happen on the Union campus and will feature a keynote speaker and topics that will form the foundation of the event including:
 

• Creating a Culture of Change and Building Trust
• Aligning School Districts, Colleges and Employers for Long-Term Success
• Maintaining a Personal Touch in a High-Tech Learning Environment
• The Power of Data to Support Learning and Student Success

 
Following these talks, community members will have the opportunity to join small group discussions. The input from these discussion groups will inform the college’s strategies for the next five years and beyond.
 
“The Future Summit is designed to bring all constituents together for learning and discussion,” said Dr. Bauer. “It is an opportunity to jump-start future planning for business and industry and community organizations.”
 
Find out more about the SOAR to 2024 initiative and RSVP to the event at www.eastcentral.edu/soar.

Young buck in Stone County is first CWD detection in far southwest region of the state.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that a young buck harvested in Stone County in early November has tested positive for the deadly deer disease -- chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to MDC, this is the first detection of CWD in Stone County and the first detection in the far southwest region of the state.
The yearling white-tailed buck was harvested on private land the opening weekend of the November firearms deer season near Reeds Spring, approximately 15 miles from the Arkansas border. MDC staff have notified the hunter and landowner of the CWD confirmation. More than 400 cases of CWD have been found in deer and elk in northwest Arkansas since early 2016.
The positive test result is from one of more than 20,000 tissue samples collected by MDC from hunter-harvested deer during its mandatory CWD sampling efforts in 31 counties the opening weekend of the fall firearms season, Nov. 10 and 11. MDC reports that testing of the samples continues with more than 60 percent of sample test results already reported to hunters. Hunters can get free test results for harvested deer they submitted for CWD sampling at  mdc6.mdc.mo.gov/applications/cwdResults/
MDC also reports 10 other deer have tested positive for CWD this season with 1 from Adair County, 4 from Franklin County, 1 from Jefferson County, 3 from Macon County, and 1 from Oregon County. The 11 new positives for the season bring the total cases of CWD in Missouri to 86. For more information on CWD cases found this season and in past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/cwd under “CWD in Missouri.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been no known cases of CWD infecting people. In areas with CWD, the CDC recommends hunters strongly consider having their harvested deer tested for CWD before eating the meat. The CDC also recommends not consuming an animal that tests positive for the disease.
MDC continues to offer voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer statewide through the remainder of the deer hunting season at MDC regional offices and at participating taxidermists and meat processors. The season continues with archery hunting through Jan. 15, the antlerless portion through Dec. 2, and the alternative methods portion from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd under “Voluntary CWD Sampling All Season.”

On Friday November 16th a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper responded to a vehicle accident on Hwy 100 in the New Haven area. The driver of the vehicle identified as Justin Flesch fled from the accident scene prior to the arrival of the Trooper. Inside the vehicle were several items that were possibly stolen. The next day Franklin County Detectives was granted a search warrant to determine if the items inside the vehicle were in fact items from several business burglaries in and around the county. Several items located in the vehicle was stolen from the following business’ at Honold Hardware, T&T HillTop Lounge, and Rosebud Tractor.  Later that evening the Washington Police Department received information on the location of Flesch which was inside the city limits. Washington Officers responded and arrested  Flesh.  A warrant was issued on 36 year old Justin Flesch, (address given was homeless),  for 2 counts of stealing, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of burglary tools. Bond was set at $100,000.00 cash only. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Washington Police for their assistance.
 
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

Pictured from left:  Ryan Winters, Caroline Otten, and Amanda Yates. 
Mr. Doug Peirick, Counselor, has announced that Caroline Otten, daughter of
Kerri and Peter Otten, of New Haven, has been awarded the 2018 Hugh
O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY) Leadership Award for New Haven High
School.

Last year approximately 9,000 high school sophomores--tomorrow's leaders--
participated in HOBY's Leadership Seminars in the United States. Caroline
will be invited to the Missouri seminar to be held in the summer of 2019.
This all expense paid state seminar will bring together a select group of high
school sophomores with groups of distinguished leaders in business,
government, education, and the professions to discuss present and future
issues in America's incentive system and the democratic process. During the
state seminar, two participants will be chosen to attend the HOBY World
Leadership Congress to be held next July.

All sophomores were eligible for nomination. Caroline was chosen by her
teachers because of her leadership ability, strong decision making skills, and
participation in service activities.

Caroline is active in basketball, cross country, track and field, Future
Business Leaders of America, FCCLA, and the Conservation Club. She is the
President of her class, a member of student council, and a member of the

Academic All Conference Track Team. She is also active in the community.
She is a member of the New Haven 4-H Club, Trinity Lutheran Church Youth
Group, and rings the bell for the Salvation Army. Caroline also works part-
time outside of school.

The New Haven Lions Club, as they have done for the last several years, is
supporting the students at New Haven High School by covering the cost of
the HOBY seminar.