NEW FILM CREATED TO START COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ANXIETY &  
PROVIDE TOOLS, RESOURCES & HOPE SCREENS ON
Monday, September 10, 2018 AT the Walt Theater, 111 Front Street, New Haven, MO
IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix Foundation, is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its  documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”.  On Monday, September 10, 2018, the New Haven School District will hold a special screening of the documentary  to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will feature a reception with free pizza at 6:00 p.m., viewing of the 56-minute film at 6:30 p.m., followed by an informative panel discussion led by school counselor, Eileen Roth  and a group of community mental health experts.

Producers Scilla Andreen and Karin Gornick have one goal: to start a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. Through candid interviews, they utilize the power of film to tell the stories of many kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope. The film also includes a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and one of the greatest athletes of all-time. In addition, the documentary provides discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition.

Free tickets are now available and space is limited!. Click here to reserve tickets - https://www.showclix.com/event/angst-new-haven-mo
  
Part of the beauty of this film is the openness of the children and young adults featured; for some of them, the “Angst” project marks the first time they are publicly sharing their experiences with anxiety. Our hope is that their candidness and bravery will inspire our community to do the same.

While “Angst” documents the struggles some people have with anxiety, it also reveals their hope for the future. Noah, a teenager in the film, describes it this way: “Anxiety doesn’t define me. It’s not just a curse; it also gives me strength.”

"Everybody needs to know that anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable instead of viewing them as a personal choice or something to be ashamed of,” said Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Senior Director of Anxiety Disorders Center, Child Mind Institute. “Getting help early is crucial in giving people the tools they need to feel better. We just need to start the conversation."

"We felt it was important to make a movie that could raise awareness to open up the conversation and provide hope," said Andreen, IndieFlix CEO and “Angst” Producer. "So many people struggle with anxiety and have trouble talking about it. We want to change that."

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54 percent of females and 46 percent of males, with age seven being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Everyone involved in the development of “Angst” has a personal experience with anxiety – from the producers to the interviewees.

"The conversation surrounding mental health really hits home for me,” said Michael Phelps. “Many people don’t understand how debilitating mental illness truly can be, and even more than that, how common it is, yet people are afraid to have the serious discussions about it. I welcomed the opportunity to be a part of ‘Angst’ to further the dialogue around mental health and to help people understand the impact anxiety has on our mental state and encourage people, especially kids, to ask for help."

“Angst” screens in schools and communities across the world. The IndieFlix original film is expected to reach more than three million people around the world, through 25,000 community and school screenings

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Discover nature on a 250-acre prairie, complete with a tepee and sod house, during a full day of family fun and entertainment.


GRAY SUMMIT, Mo.--Take a step anywhere in the St. Louis area today, and there’s a good chance that 200 hundred years ago that same step might have landed on prairie grass.  Before European settlement, prairie land covered a large portion the Greater St. Louis area. 


The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Shaw Nature Reserve are partnering to present Prairie Day Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The biennial event will take place at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit. 


Prairie Day is a celebration of the nature and culture of our grassland heritage.  Shaw’s 250-acre restored prairie is the backdrop for a day of fun and educational activities for the whole family where visitors can relive the times of Laura Ingalls Wilder.


There will be plenty to do from stepping inside an authentic Native American tepee or a sod house to witnessing a blacksmith practice his ancient trade.  Visitors can watch flint knappers hone their historic skills, learn the secrets of basket weavers and quilters, and try their hand at an old-fashioned butter churn. 


There will be hay wagon rides and opportunities to play traditional pioneer games like “rabbit sticks,” plus throwing the atlatl and tomahawk.  Visitors will have the chance to learn living history first-hand from a mountain man and re-enactors of other early prairie pioneers.  MDC will bring live reptiles and there will also be mammal pelts to see and touch.


Prairie Day offers a way to learn the natural history of the Great Plains first hand. Find out about the plants and animals of the of the tallgrass prairie.  Interpreters will engage visitors with educational presentations on ways Native Americans and pioneers used native edible and medicinal plants.


Naturalists will guide visitors on hikes to learn about the prairie and its unique natural characteristics. Displays will allow the public to discover how to attract fun-to-watch wildlife by including native plants in landscapes. Visitors will be able to choose from a wide assortment of prairie wildflowers and grasses available for purchase from a local native plant nursery.  Live bands will entertain with a variety of modern and traditional folk tunes. Food will be available for sale, including bison burgers and a variety of homemade baked goods.       


No registration is required.  Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for children (ages 15 and under) and $3 for Missouri Botanical Garden members. Proceeds help support the nature reserve. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ybg7yzrr,  or call 636-451-3512 for more information.


The Shaw Nature Reserve is located on the south side of I-44 at exit #253 in Gray Summit, less than 10 miles past the Six Flags exit and only a 40-minute drive from the Metro St. Louis area.


Prairie Day is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Shaw Nature Reserve, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

On 8-23-18 Franklin County Detectives with the assistance of Lincoln County Deputies were able to locate and arrest Abbott in Lincoln County. On 8-21-18 Warrants were issued against 32 year old Thomas W. Abbott from Labadie, MO for 2nd  degree Statutory Sodomy  with bond being set at $30,000 cash. This case was stemming from an investigation from February 2018 when the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a school volunteer within the Union School District sharing pornographic images and engaging in explicit conversations with a student. 
 
On February 20, Mr. Abbott was located at his residence in Labadie Mo. where his cellular phone and laptop computer was seized.  While speaking with Mr. Abbott about the photos and explicit conversations, he admitted to knowing the child was underage and sending the photo.
Investigators continued the investigation with a forensic analysis of Abbott’s devises and located several pornographic photographs and a video of Mr.  Abbott. 
 
In both cases, the contact with Mr. Abbott began on social media and the Sheriff’s office would like to remind parents to speak to their children about the dangers of social media.  If there are ever concerns about contact children may have had on social media, parents can contact the Sheriff’s Office and speak with the detective bureau. 
 
****All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law****
 
 
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff

Carl Aichholz, 88, of New Haven, MO, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Sunset Healthcare Center, Union, Missouri. Carl was born in New Haven, Missouri on April 22, 1930, a son of the late William & Marie (Nauser)  Aichholz.
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Carl was a civilian employee for the U.S. Air Force.  He worked as a senior staff engineer for Motorola for 35 years.  In his free time he enjoyed making jewelry and cutting polishing stones.

Carl is survived by two sons, James Aichholz, of New Haven, Missouri; and John Aichholz, of Flagstaff, Arizona; a daughter, Ann Morris, of Tempe, Arizona; and three grandchildren, Anita Fajohn, Joe Morris, and Joshua Morris.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Dorothy Woodcock.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Willard E. Carrick, 90, of New Haven, MO, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at New Haven Care Center.
Willard was born in Seymour, Missouri on March 20, 1928, a son of the late Webster Ivyl & Ada Lenora (Dunnegan) Carrick.
He was the widower of Nora Ann (Rose) Carrick.  They were united in marriage on July 21, 1956, in Piedmont, Missouri.   Nora preceded him in death on May 30, 2015.
He worked for Combustion Engineering in St. Louis. He also worked as a maintenance man for St. Louis Priory School.
Willard is survived by two daughters, Deloris Smith & husband Michael, of New Haven, Missouri; and Donna Carrick, of New Haven, by a brother, Fred Carrick, of Cherryville, Missouri; two sisters, Margaret Phillpott, of Forsythe, Missouri; and Darlene Berns, of Springfield, Missouri; by grandchildren, Dawn Smith, of Union, Missouri; Christopher Smith, of New Haven; and Jennifer Canania & husband Travis, of New Haven, by great grandchildren, Jasmine, Brandon, and Brianna Canania, of New Haven, and by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a twin brother, Wilber A. Carrick, and two sisters, Maxine Cates, and Mildred Miller.
 
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m..
Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to New Haven Care Center Activities Fund.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

Marvin  F. "Buddy" Meyer, 89, of New Haven, MO, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home.  
Marvin was born in New Haven, Missouri on January 24, 1929, a son of the late Christ J. & Lou Edna (Meyer) Meyer. 
He was the husband of Norma Lee (Danz) Meyer.  They were united in marriage on July 28, 1951, in New Haven, Missouri. 
Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven, New Haven American Legion and the V.F.W.  He owned and ran BMS Drilling, which he started in 1980.  He enjoyed farming, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
Marvin is survived by his wife Norma Lee Meyer, of the home, by a daughter, Sharon Marie Meyer, of New Haven; a son, Marvin Douglas Meyer & wife Cindy, of New Haven; a son, Chris Randall Meyer, of Lake Ozark, Missouri; a daughter, Janice Ann Lammert, of St. Clair, Missouri; Nine Grandchildren, Tricia Grannemann & significant other James Gross, Tony Gumper & wife Kristin, Derrick Meyer & wife Hannah, Leslie Lawyer & husband Ryan, Christopher Meyer & wife Brandy, Brittany Kuchem & husband Corey, Crickett Paice & Husband Travis, Courtney Baker & husband Marc, & Aaron Meyer & significant other Haley; by 15 Great Grandchildren, Payton, Mackenzie, Colton, Lexi, Lane, Luke, Kaisyn, Caden, Charlie, Emerson, Lucy, Sienna, Liam, Primrose & soon to join, Theodore, a brother-in-law, Gene Juedemann & many nieces & nephews. 
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Madaline Gerdes & Husband Olen and Vera Juedemann, an infant brother;  two nieces, Bobbi Ann & Kaileigh Weaks, and a  nephew, Kenny Gerdes.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 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. David Poe officiating.  
Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery.  Memorial may be given to American Heart Association or St. Peter’s UCC, New Haven  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

Mary Frances T. Oberg, 88, of New Haven, MO, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at New Haven Care Center.
Mary Frances was born in Marthasville, Missouri on April 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Eugene & Frances (Wussler) Louis.
She was the widow of Henry Oberg.  They were united in marriage on June 19, 1954, in  Dutzow, Missouri
Mary Frances worked on their dairy farm along side her husband.  After they retired she took care of elderly folks in their homes and also baby sat for others children.  She was a member of the Assumption Church, New Haven and of the St. James Church Ladies Aid at Stony Hill. 
Mary Frances loved having people over to play cards, she loved a good card game and also enjoyed playing other games.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Kase & special friend Dave Bockting, of New Haven; and Linda Rohlfing & husband Roger, of Washington; by five grandchildren, Chris Kase & wife Jonell, of Shawnee, Kansas; Janice Lindemann & husband Tony, of Washington, Missouri; JoAnn Watson & husband Tom, of Olathe, Kansas; Jessica Gildehaus & husband Jason, of Washington; and Rachel Kertz & husband Tanner, of Union, Missouri; and by seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 6th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.at St. James Evangelical Church, Stony Hill.  Burial will be at St. James Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. James Evangelical Church or to the cemetery.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.
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