By: Diana Ribera

In Child Development, students learn about pregnancy, how to take care of a baby, and other things to know about a baby. One of the things the students have to do is wear a fake pregnancy belly, so they know how it feels to be nine months pregnant for a day.

Senior Callie Weatherly was asked why she chose to wear the pregnancy belly, and she responded with, “I am not going to lie, I mainly did it so I wouldn't have to write a paper. Although that was my number one reason for wearing it, I thought it would be a fun experience. I mean, compared to the normal 9 months, just a day isn't too bad.”

Julia Unnerstall, senior, was also asked the same question, and she said, “I wanted to know what it was like to be pregnant.”

Senior Adrian McDaris, who was the first male student to wear the belly, said, “I wore it because I thought it would be fun. Also, I was the first male student to wear it and I wanted to be a first.”

Students were asked how they felt while wearing the pregnancy belly, and Julia Unnerstall said, “At the end of the day, I felt uncomfortable and tired. I was ready to take it off!”

Callie Weatherly stated, “I felt weird. Not the belly itself, but the way some people looked at me. I wasn't actually pregnant, I knew that and anyone who knew of the project understood that, but some underclassmen and middle schoolers looked at me funny because of it. I got those looks for a fake pregnancy; I can't even imagine what it would be like to really be pregnant at a young age.”

Callie Weatherly said she liked how the pregnancy belly didn’t feel as uncomfortable as everyone said it would. Julia Unnerstall said she liked the reactions she would get from students as she would walk down the hallways, although she didn’t like how the “baby” was pushing on her ribs and bladder. Johnna Bloch, junior, said she didn’t like how she had to use the bathroom a lot.

The students were asked if there was a reaction they would never forget, and Julia Unnerstall responded with, “Mr. Tucker's face when I walked into his classroom that day! He asked me who the father was! I could not stop laughing!”

Johnna Bloch said, “Levi, who is my boyfriend. He told me it wasn't his.”

Senior Diana Ribera responded with, “My boyfriend Alex and I were walking down the hallway since we had a class together, and Mrs. Hoener saw the pregnancy belly on me and shook her head and pointed at us, saying, ‘No, it’s too early.’”

Adrian McDaris stated, “Someone asked me who the father was. Being a male, I never thought I’d hear that directed towards me.”

Great job to everyone who wore the pregnancy belly. Even though it was just for a day, they felt how a pregnant woman would feel.

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On October 16, 2018 deputies were dispatched to the emergency room of Mercy Hospital in Washington for a report of a domestic assault. At the hospital deputies met with the 34-year-old female victim of the assault. She reported her husband struck her in the wrist and head during an argument at their home located in the 400 block of Broadway Ave. in Leslie. She said her husband also threatened her with violence if she reported the assault. She reported he then drove her to Mercy Hospital, speeding in excess of 100 mph at times while continuing the threats. The husband left the hospital after dropping the victim off and she asked personnel to contact law enforcement. The victims sustained injuries that supported the allegations. Deputies later located the male suspect at his home and arrested him for the assault. A warrant was issued on the male suspect, identified as Dakota G. Durbin, age 24 from Leslie, for Domestic assault 3rd degree and Domestic Assault 4th degree. Bond was set at $15,000 cash only.
 
All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

On October 16, 2018 at approximately 8:50 am, Franklin County communications received a call from a home owner who reported that he was holding a subject at gun point that had broken into his home. Deputies and the Sullivan Police Department responded to the 30 block of Glaser Road, Sullivan, MO. Upon arrival, Law Enforcement officers took a 23 year old male into custody without incident. The home owner reported that he was upstairs sleeping when he heard someone kick the door in. The home owner went downstairs to find a male in the bathroom taking a shower. The home owner called the male out of the bathroom. The male subject was detained until law enforcement arrived. There were also personal items that belonged to the home owner on the subjects person. Warrants were issued against James D. Martin, unknown address for 1st degree Burglary with bond set at $20,000 cash.
 
All person are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
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On October 12, 2018 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a counterfeit $100 U.S. bill passed at the Fireworks Supermarket, 3602 W. Osage, outside Pacific. The bill was passed on 10/9/18 by a male subject to purchase items from the store. The bill was marked with a pen to test the authenticity which did not produce a counterfeit mark. After the male subject left the store the employee turned over the bill to a manager and questioned the authenticity. Upon further inspection they found the strip in the bill indicated it was a $10 bill. It appeared the bill had been washed and reprinted to look like a $100 bill. Surveillance video showed the male subject had parked at a gas station next to the store and walked to the store to make the transaction. There was a female passenger in the vehicle the male was driving and both subjects had entered the gas station prior to the passing of the counterfeit bill. The vehicle they arrived in appeared to be a light gray or silver, new model year crossover style Nissan Rogue or X-trail. The vehicle appeared to be traveling I-44. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is urged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Callers can remain anonymous. Businesses are cautioned to closely scrutinize currency they receive that they suspect could be counterfeit.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

​On October 11, 2018 Deputy Chad Clinton with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office was honored among other St. Louis area officers at the ASIS International 2018 Law Enforcement/Private Security Appreciation Day Luncheon at the Moolah Shine Center in St. Louis. He received an award for his performance during a medical emergency call he responded to on August 5, 2018. Around 3:54 a.m. that morning Deputy Clinton responded to a 911 dispatch of a two-month old infant that had stopped breathing while the parents were traveling on I-44. The family was enroute to a hospital for complications the infant was having due to a pre-existing medical condition. The parents pulled over along the highway to begin CPR while emergency personnel responded to the scene. Deputy Clinton was first on the scene and took over resuscitation efforts until EMS arrived and then helped prepare the infant for medical transport. The nomination for the award cited "Deputy Clinton played a significant role in sustaining life-saving measures that has hopefully given these parents an opportunity to see their child overcome her medical condition. Deputy Clinton's action were commendable and true to his duty to preserve life." ASIS International is a worldwide security management organization with a chapter based in St. Louis.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

New Haven High School announces Julia McIntyre as the September Student of the Month.  Julia is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer McIntyre. At NHHS, she is involved with cross-country, track, National Honor Society, FBLA, Shamrock Conservation Association and the NHHS Leadership Council.  Outside of school, Julia is involved with lifeguarding, swimming lessons, church and volunteering with All Abilities Athletics. Her hobbies include reading, swimming and running. After high school, Julia plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to study biochemistry and do research in biofuels.

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​New Haven Middle School announces Emmett Panhorst as the September Student of the Month.  Emmett is the son of Tori and Jessica Panhorst. At NHMS, Emmett is involved with basketball and track.  When he is not at school, Emmett enjoys shooting hoops, playing games, riding his bike and playing wiffle ball.  He is also involved in religion classes. After high school, Emmett plans to go into the Air Force and wants to “scan people for cancer”.  Congratulations Emmett!

Downtown New Haven Inc's signature event, Firefest, is fast approaching! Starting off it's second decade, Firefest is an ever-growing street fair with stages of performance, music, art, crafts, demonstrations and more! When mother nature dims the lights, Downtown and the riverfront set ablaze! Please visit d​owntownnewhavenmo.com for details on events, vendors, times and music. 

Street Closure Information:

• Saturday Nov 3, 2018 there will be no "thru" traffic past the railroad tracks after 8am without a vendor or demo parking pass. There will be no parking on Miller or Front Street after 6pm on Friday, Nov 2nd.
• Olive St., past the railroad tracks, is temporary 2-way traffic on Nov 3rd 2018.
• There is no thru traffic on Front, Main, Cottonwood or MIller street.
• Public Boat Dock Access is limited and will be monitored due to the size of the event and location of events. Public parked cars using the boat dock will be required to check in at the "check-in" booth located on the MIller side of the railroad tracks.
• Handicap parking located off Miller/Front St. by Lion's Club Utilities. Small carts available to bring you to event, but not move you around event.
• Extremely Limited Public Parking available off Olive Street Only. No street parking past Railroad tracks, on Olive St. Bridge or in or around Union Pacific Railroad Access.

Shuttle Lots Availble starting at 11am.
Shuttle Lot A: New Haven Lumber Lot
Shuttle Lot B: New Haven Pool/City park
Shuttle Lot C: UCC Church
Please make sure you standing at the designated pickup/drop off location for your lot. They will be marked by signs. Buses will not drive around to pickup other than at designated spot.
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Firefest is a free event to attend with vendors accepting cash and credit for services and goods. Firefest is sponsored by Downtown New Haven, INC. and is put on by an all-volunteer group and paid for by donations and sponsors from the community. All profits go to benefit the mission of Downtown New Haven, INC. which is to restore, promote and revitalize downtown New Haven, MO.