​Over the past three days, area first responders have come together to train at the Union High School. This “Active Killer Training” allows multiple agencies to train, focusing on a unified response, action, triage, and treatment. Multiple scenario situations allow for our First Responders to evaluate their actions. This active shooter training empowers First Responders to anticipate and recognize an active shooter/threat situation and respond appropriately and immediately if they are ever faced with one.
We are very excited and thankful for the agencies that sent personnel to have the opportunity to train with the other disciplines of First Responders. The training that is being provided will apply to a threat in a school setting, work place violence encounter or a faith based organization.
This type of training is so important for our First Responders and communities although we never want a tragedy like this to occur. We refuse to miss an opportunity to train with our first responders, especially when it comes to our children and citizens.
 
We would like to thank the Union High School faculty and staff, The Franklin County Cattlemen‘s Association, Union Kiwanis, Union Rotary, Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New Haven, and the many role player volunteers for making this event possible.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

​On May 27, 2019 deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Coleena Ct in Villa Ridge for a report of an assault in progress. The reporting party stated she was stabbed by her boyfriend. The male left on foot prior to the deputies’ arrival. When a deputy arrived, he located the female victim outside the residence. Her arm had been bandaged and she indicated her boyfriend stabbed her in the arm with a pocket knife. She also said she was struck with a pistol in the head and struck with rocks by her boyfriend. There was also a visible injury to her head consistent with the report. Other deputies arrived in the area. A deputy transported the female victim to meet with EMS in a safe location as the suspect was still at large and possibly in possession of a firearm. Deputies began searching for the male suspect. A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 and handler were called to the scene to assist. The female was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where a sheriff’s office detective met with her to continue the investigation.
Deputies responded to a residence on Clay Stone Dr where the suspect and victim were living together in a camping trailer. Evidence of the assault was found at that location, but the suspect was not there. The investigation led deputies to the Daniel Boone Inn on Hwy 100 in Gray Summit. Witness were able to confirm the suspect was inside one of the rooms. Deputies ordered the occupants out of the room. A male and female exited without incident. The suspect was then ordered out with the assistance of the K9. He exited before the K9 was deployed and surrendered without further incident. He was in possession of a knife that had suspected blood on it. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility for the assault. An arrest warrant was obtained by the sheriff’s office for two counts of Domestic Assault 1st Degree. The suspect is identified as David Lee Whitaker, age 43, from Villa Ridge. Bond was set at $75,000.
 
All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

​On November 24, 2017 deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Old County Farm Rd in Union for a report of a violation of a court order. The caller was a petitioner of a Franklin County adult abuse protection order against a family member. She stated her brother-in-law, the respondent, was standing in outside her residence yelling and cussing at her. While deputies were in route, the petitioner called back stating the respondent was in possession of a hatchet and making treats to kill her and her son.
A responding deputy located the respondent on Old County Farm Rd. At the time of contact, the respondent had multiple Franklin County warrants for his arrest. The deputy took him into custody and transported him to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility. Upon being questioned, the respondent denied the accusations. There was no hatchet in his possession at the time of the arrest.
The deputy followed up the investigation with the petitioner. She stated she has had a history of problems with the respondent that have made her fearful he would someday kill her. At the time of the report she said the respondent was standing under her carport holding a tire iron and yelling. She retreated into her home and called her son for help. Once he arrived, the respondent chased him with a hatched after making treats to kill them. Video surveillance footage showed the respondent was on the petitioner’s property.
On May 27, 2019 another report was received by the sheriff’s office from the petitioner who reported the respondent violated the court order once again by standing in her drive and yelling at her while holding a stick. The responding deputy located the respondent and took him into custody for violating the court order. A warrant was issued on the respondent, identified as Kenneth Edward Haberberger, age 56, from Union for the charges of Harassment 1st degree and Domestic assault 4th degree stemming from the November 2017 complaint. Bond was set at $150,000 cash only.
 
All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

Elsie Martin, 100, of New Haven, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at New Haven Care Center.
Elsie was born in New York City, New York on June 12, 1918, a daughter of the late Mike & Anna (Busko) Cozmyk.
She was the widow of Lt. Col. John R. Martin.   They were united in marriage on February 9, 1947, in Frankfurt, Germany. John preceded her in death on July 22, 2005.
Elsie proudly served her country in the United States Womens Army Corp. during WWII.  She enjoyed reading and playing bridge and she loved to dance and travel.
Elsie is survived by a daughter, Patricia Anderson & husband Tom, of New Haven, Missouri; by two granddaughters, Heather Leffingwell & husband Tom, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina; and Sara Unnerstall & husband Mike, of Washington, Missouri; by four great grandchildren, Hannah & Ben Gentry, Richard Leffingwell, and Claire Unnerstall, and by a sister Helen Cowart, of Houston, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter Nancy, and two brothers, Pete Cozmyk, and John Cosmic.
Services and burial will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas at a later date. Memorials may be given to New Haven Care Center or New Haven Hospice.   C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

​Julia McIntyre, has been honored as New Haven High School’s fifteenth
recipient of the William N. Kelley Family Scholarship from the Class of
2019. Julia is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer McIntyre of New Haven.
The “William N. Kelley Family Scholarship for Science & Engineering
Scholarship” was established by the William N. Kelley family, Mary, Bill,
Bill, Jr., and Tim, to show their appreciation for the educational opportunities
offered by the New Haven School District and to encourage the future of
science and engineering in America. The scholarship is a $5,500 scholarship
payable over 4 years. Only students planning on majors in engineering,
science, or teaching science or math, are eligible to apply.
Julia was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Scholar Bowl
for two years. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the
Shamrock Conservation Club. She was also a member of the cross country
team and track and field team for 4 years. Julia has earned many honors and
awards throughout high school including being Academic All State all 4 years
in cross country and track and field.
Julia will continue her education at Missouri S & T University pursuing a
degree in Bio-chemistry.

David William Freie, 56, of Berger, MO, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at New Haven Care Center.
David was born in Washington, Missouri on August 9, 1962, a son of the late Robert William & Ruth Jean (Pehle) Freie.
David worked for Kellwood Company for many years, which later became Marchem.  He loved old cars and racing.
David is survived by an aunt, Carol Vedder & husband Roger, of New Haven, by cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Annette Freie Mohesky.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Humane Society.   C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

New Haven High School senior Martin Lewis is this year's recipient of New Haven High School’s oldest privately endowed scholarship:  the Scheer Memorial Scholarship.

Martin, the son of Carol Burkhardt and Michael Husmann, received the scholarship worth $5,000 at the school's 113th annual commencement exercise last Thursday night. The Scholarship is payable during a four year period.  This is the 29th year for the scholarship honoring the memory of the late Clara and Milford F. Scheer and is funded by the Milford F. Scheer Charitable Trust.

The family owned and operated Scheer Transfer Company, a New Haven based trucking firm until the company ceased operation in 1984.  The firm was in business for nearly 55 years during which time they were active in many civic projects. Clara Scheer died on Dec. 20, 1976, and Milford Scheer died on Dec. 31, 1989.  

Representatives of the trust, along with a committee of faculty and school board members, selected Martin for the award based on academic performance and potential, interest in continuation of his education, character, and leadership.

Martin was a member of the cross country team, basketball, and track team.  He participated in FBLA, National Honor Society, student council, Conservation Club, and Scholar Bowl.  He was also a member of the St. Peter’s United Church Christ Youth Group, helped at the New Haven Food Pantry, and Friendship Plate.

Martin will attend the University of Missouri - Columbia next fall to pursue a degree in Accounting.

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Joseph Rethemeyer was the recipient of the 12th annual Howard Langenberg Family Scholarship at the 2019 commencement exercises at New Haven High School.  Joseph is the son of Keith and Ruth Rethemeyer of New Haven.


The Langenberg family set up the scholarship fund to give the students at New Haven High school the opportunity to continue their education at a community college, college or university that leads to an academic degree.  The scholarship is worth $5000 and is payable over a four year period.


Joseph was active in: National Honor Society where he held the position of president, the Shamrock Conservation Clug as vice president, FBLA, and he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  He was a member of the cross country team for 4 years and a member of the Class 1 State Champion Cross Country team in 2017.  Joseph played basketball for 4 years and was on the track and field team for 4 years. He earned many honors and awards throughout high school including the New Have Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Citizen of the Year award he senior year.


Joseph is planning to continue his education at the Missouri S & T University where he plans to pursue a degree in civil engineering.

​Congratulations to the graduates from our 1st Annual Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. We would like to thank the graduates for their participation, interest, and the enthusiasm they had in this program. It is awesome to have citizens in our community that will make the commitment to forge stronger relationships.  I believe relationships are founded on trust. We strive to provide transparency by opening our door for an inside look at how this office is ran.
This class consisted of a 12 week program where students met once a week and covered a variety of topics that each division within the Sheriff’s Office encounter. There were 22 graduates including 14 representatives from local neighborhood watch groups throughout the county that attended the class. 
Our goal is to host an academy each year and we will put out information in the fall for the application process for next year’s academy.
When it comes to working together to ensure safe communities Knowledge is Power and communication is the key. I believe that the office of Sheriff belongs to the people and I know we are stronger together! 
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

​On January 15, 2019 a detective with the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a resident of the 1600 block of Flottman Road. The home owner told the detective he was awoken on January 4, 2019 at around 4:00am to a noise in his attached garage. The home owner observed a male exit his garage and get into a Dodge pickup truck and leave the residence. The home owner told the detective he started to follow the vehicle until he realized he did not have his phone to call law enforcement. While the home owner was following the vehicle he was able to get a partial license plate off it. The detective was able to identify a possible suspect off the truck description and partial license plate.
The suspect was arrested on January 15 on an unrelated offence, and while incarcerated at the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility admitted to detectives that he was the one inside the garage on the night of January 4. The suspect admitted during the interview he entered the garage located in the 1600 block of Flottman Road with the intent to steal items from the garage.
A warrant was issued for Jacob T. Feth on May7, 2019 for Burglary 1st with the bond being set at $20,000.
**All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law**

New Haven High School students, Brande Kubiak and Paige Remillard, pose next to one of the photo cutouts they painted for the New Haven Community Youth Fair. The photo cutouts will be used in the kids zone at the fair this summer.  (Left to right) Brande Kubiak and Paige Remillard are pictured with New Haven Fair Board members Katie Peirick and Ethan Brandt.  

Carrie Mae Zastrow, 85, of New Haven, MO, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at New Haven Care Center.
Carrie was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on November 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Oran L. & Hattie M. (Russell) Langendoerfer.
She was married on May 10, 1958 to Forrest H. Zastrow in New Haven, MO.  Forrest preceded her in death on October 2, 1987.
Carrie worked as a clerk for Citizen's Bank of New Haven and an insurance company before retiring.  She was a member of the New Haven Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star.
Carrie is survived by a brother, Wiley Langendoerfer & wife Janet, of St. Louis, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Ora Mae Zastrow, and by many nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Douglas Booth officiating.
Burial will be at Nortman Cemetery, New Haven, Missouri.  Memorials may be given to the cemetery.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home. 

In March of 2018 an online investigation was conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes division and the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (MOICAC)  A subject in the Union area was identified as sharing illegal images on the internet. 
Members of the St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force, Union Police Department and FBI conducted a search warrant at a residence off of Frank Street in Union, MO. 
During the search Illegal images were located on computer devices of Clayton Danial Clyde Portell 29 year old.  He was arrested on a warrant for Promoting Child Pornography bond was set $100,000.
**All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law**

​Please note that the time and location of this afternoon's district baseball game has been changed.  Due to some overnight rain the game has been moved from Valle Catholic H.S. to Bismarck H.S. and the game time for New Haven vs Crystal City has been moved back to 3:00 pm. 

Should we win today, we will be playing at Valle Catholic tomorrow at noon vs Valle Catholic.  The championship game tomorrow should we advance is scheduled for 4:30 pm

​Dorothy Schowe started as a temporary secretary in the East Central College Community Relations Department in 1980. She retired in 2016 as the Director of Public Relations. She’s hardworking, dedicated and thoughtful, and it’s one of many reasons Dorothy Schowe was chosen as the East Central College 2019 Outstanding Alumni! The award, presented annually to honor an ECC graduate who has used their education to benefit the community, doesn’t come as a surprise to those that know her well.
 
“Throughout her career at East Central College she has been a true ambassador for the College,” said Bonnie Gardner, executive assistant to the president. “If there was an event on campus, Dot was not only promoting it, she was intimately involved in ensuring the event’s success. Her love for ECC was very evident in everything she did.”
 
For the past 39 years she has been involved with the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s District Music Festival held at East Central College. As a supporter of the East Central College Foundation, Schowe established an endowed scholarship in memory of her parents, Helen and Jack Luecke. 

Schowe is a past member of the Franklin County Area United Way board of directors and continues to volunteer her time with the organization through its Power of the Purse and Door-to-Door drives. In 2016, she was honored with the United Way’s Red Feather award. It is presented annually to an individual, company or organization that best imparts the qualities of integrity, community spirit and courage. 

She is also currently a member of the Franklin County Community Resource Board and serves on the Scenic Regional Library Foundation Board. She was treasurer of the New Haven Elementary School PTO, secretary for the New Haven Music Boosters, and a Shamrock Athletic Booster Club member. She was also on the New Haven School Board, serving as treasurer and  president.
 
A 1975 graduate of New Haven High School, Schowe began her college education at then East Central Junior College. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in 1977, Schowe transferred to Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She served as editor of the college yearbook her senior year and obtained her bachelor’s degree in public relations from CMSU  (now the University of Central Missouri) in 1979. Schowe and her husband, Don, have two children and two grandchildren.
 
The East Central College Alumni Association established the award in  2002 to recognize outstanding alumni who have set an example for ECC graduates by using their college education and serving their community. Past recipients include: Tanya Voss, John  Griesheimer, Tom Robertson, Chris Manhart, Deborah Koelling, Tammy Watz, Dr. Frank Miller, Ken Schmidt, Chris Stuckenschneider, Ann Schroeder, Ted Coburn, Linda Mahon, Joe Purschke, Amy Wildhaber, Tony Kreutz, Dave Arand, Audrey Freitag and Ron Unnerstall.

PHOTO: East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer and 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award Winner Dorothy Schowe.
 

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Odon (Paul) Takacs, 85 of New Haven MO passed away on Monday, May 7, 2019 at his home.  Paul was born in Boldogkoujfalu, Hungary on June 2, 1933, son of Istvan and Ida (Muha) Takacs.  
He is survived by his sister, Terez (Takacs) Csuka, of Hungary, son Paul Takacs and wife Cathy Takacs, of Trenton IL, daughter Elaine Takacs and husband Richard Ratliff, of Flower Mound TX, and son Louis Takacs and wife Katelijne Schrama, of Amsterdam, Netherlands; by his grandchildren, Nicholas Takacs and wife Jenna Takacs, of Idaho Falls ID and Daniel, Gregory, Emily, and Jillian Takacs, all of Trenton IL; John Ratliff, of Flower Mound TX and Maia Takacs, of Amsterdam, Netherlands.  Paul was also blessed with a great granddaughter, Lucille of Idaho Falls ID.
Odon Paul Takacs was born in a small village in northeastern Hungary and was raised on his family farm. He fought the Soviets in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and fled to Austria as a refugee.  Paul immigrated to the United States in 1957 where he was granted political asylum.  He initially lived in East St. Louis, IL with his great aunt Helen (Muha) Kralina who sponsored him through Catholic Charities.  He married the former Janet Keroly at St. Mary of Victories Church in St. Louis in 1963 and became a U.S. citizen shortly thereafter.  For many years, he and his family lived in the St. Louis area.  He moved to New Haven, MO and resided there for the last 40 years of his life. 
Paul was a retired welder and electrician, but his real passion was winemaking, music and soccer.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and sharing his happiness with everyone he met.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, of New Haven.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 AM at Assumption Catholic Church in New Haven, with Fr. John Deken officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL Mon. at 2:00 PM.  Memorials may be given to Assumption Church or to a charity of one’s choice. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.