By:Chloe Grater

On Thursday, September 21st, the middle school and high school Cross Country teams traveled to  Belle for a medal meet.   The first 20 runners that crossed the finish line were awarded with a medal.  

On the middle school girls' team, both runners earned a medal.  Emily Delgado got 6th place and Chloe Grater finished in 19th place.   The boys' team had three runners earn an individual medal.   Charlie Roth got 2nd place, Logan Williams-7th place, and Cody Lamke got 15th place.   The boys' team all together won 3rd place and got to take home a plaque.   Members of the boys' team for New Haven are  8th graders Logan Williams, Charlie Roth, Cody Lamke, and Keegan Wiedemann and 7th graders Lucas Peraino and Logan Ruediger.   

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This free family event will help visitors take their outdoor adventures to the next level.​

KIRKWOOD, Mo.--The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Powder Valley Nature Center is hosting a program that will empower visitors with new skills to discover nature in a safe responsible way.  Into the Woods is free family event being held at the nature center Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

“It’s all about helping people to discover nature with confidence so they can have more adventures outdoors,” said MDC Naturalist Rebecca Rodriguez. 

Educational stations at the event will feature opportunities for participants to learn how to identify poisonous plants and venomous animals they could encounter in nature, and tips on preventing potential problems.  Visitors will also discover ingenious ways to start a fire, including flint striking techniques to using transistor batteries and steel wool.  Skills for navigating the outdoors will be demonstrated using both traditional compass and modern GPS units, along with fun geocaching exercises.

Other stations will demonstrate useful outdoor skills like identifying trees, and what and how to pack a backpack for a safe hike in the woods.

Partners from local police and fire departments will be on hand with outdoor safety information. Local search and rescue organization, Tri-SAR, will give presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on what children should do if they find themselves lost in the woods.

“All ages are invited and there’s something for everyone at this event, including the very young ones,” Rodriguez said.

One attraction will be Powder Valley’s popular mud pile, which offers kids a chance to get dirty and have some back-to-nature fun.  It provides a safe space for young children to play in the mud and dirt, while parents can learn about the many benefits of unstructured play and re-connecting children with the natural world.  Bringing towels and a change of clothes is recommended.

Into the Woods requires no reservations to attend.  Powder Valley Conservation nature Center is located in Kirkwood at 11715 Cragwold Road, near the intersection of I-270 and I-44.  For more information, call 314-301-1500.  To discover more free MDC events, go to https://goo.gl/VFvW6T.

​Scenic Regional Library is excited to bring Troy Roark, master entertainer, to your local library branch.  He will be appearing at the Old New Haven School on Saturday, October 14th at 1:00pm.  
 
People from Las Vegas to London already know that Troy Roark is one of the funniest performers in the world. Troy’s "Loud and Outrages" show is full of juggling, magic and a huge dose of humor. From his “Flaming Torches of Death” to his signature “Ping Pong Ball Trick”, Troy consistently leaves his audience laughing to the point of tears.
 
Troy began his career at the age of five, as an escape artist performing in his father’s Illusion Show. Thirty-three years later, Troy has performed all over the world combining juggling, magic, music and comedy into one terrifically hilarious show.
 
For over twenty five years, Troy Roark has enriched the lives of children all over the Midwest. Troy’s show, filled with Juggling, Magic, and Comedy, sends home a message that will be remembered long after the show is over.
 
Troy was honored by his peers when he was named “Entertainer of the Year” by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.  Troy has performed for hundreds of corporations and thousands of fairs and festivals all over the United States.  In 1998, Troy joined Elsenpeter Productions, one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in the nation.  Elsenpeter Productions provides entertainment for the fairs, festivals and corporate events throughout the Midwest.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold a public auction of various used Department vehicles and equipment on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 10 a.m. at its Salem Maintenance Center, located at the junction of Highway 72 and Highway 32. The auction will include boats, outboard motors, trailers, farm equipment, vehicles, and more.
View auction items on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Salem Maintenance Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.with auction preregistration starting at 9 a.m. Registration the day of the sale begins at 7:30 a.m. A complete lot listing and terms of sales will be available at the registration desk the day of the auction.
Cash, check, and credit/debit cards will be accepted. As required by state statute, the Department must charge a processing fee to all customers who pay by credit or debit card.
For more information, including a list of auction items and procedures, go online to mdc.mo.gov/auction.

By: Lacie Grater

The September 11th attacks left many people devastated with the loss of family and friends, taking almost 3,000 lives. A total of four planes were hijacked that day, two of which were flown straight into the Twin Towers, one hitting the Pentagon just right outside of Washington D.C., and the final one crashing into a field in Pennsylvania.

Many students weren’t born or old enough to remember this tragic event, but in asking the question, “how do you think you would react if you were old enough to remember this day?”, this is what the students had to say.

Lauren Gerlemann, senior, stated, “I think I would have more feelings for these people. I feel for them now, but I would feel more if I could recall the events of that day.”

Julia McIntyre, junior, said, “I would probably fear future terrorist attacks. I would have been extremely devastated and sad the day the event occurred. I would have been worried about our country.”

Kallie Stubblefield, senior, said, “I think I would have felt more somber on 9/11 of this year if I was old enough to remember the day.”

However, when the question was asked, “did this impact your life in any way?”, two students had something to say.

Elizabeth Hughes, senior, stated, “Yes, my aunt was in the Air Force at the time and was on standby to go up to New York.”

Olivia Williams, junior, said, “9/11 was a scary event for my family. My grandpa was traveling for a business trip. When the attacks happened, everything was so chaotic and confusing. No one knew if my grandpa was flying or anything. Since cell phones weren’t as popular as they are now, we couldn’t get a hold of him. We later found out that he hadn’t been flying and he was in Ohio until he could get home.”

All teachers could remember this day, most being in elementary or middle school. They were at school or working when this event occurred, and some reflected below about what had happened.

Ms. McCroskey mentioned, “On September 11th that year, I was in elementary school, quite oblivious to what was happening around me.  But I noticed things were strange-- the teachers were acting oddly, the school was quiet.  And I remember my friend, Heather, explaining what had happened in the cubby room the next day-- explaining things very simply but enthusiastically in her 9-year-old way. I was very young, so I didn't understand.  But in years since, the footage obviously rocks me to my core.”

Aaron Peirick said, “I was attending 6th grade at New Haven Elementary. I found out when I got home from school. It was really too big of an event and it happened too far away from me for me to understand how big it was. I just wanted to go outside and play basketball with my friends.”

Doug Peirick stated that he was “working at Seitter's putting the ad into the computer system. At first I was in shock that it happened at all.  Then I had a lot of different feelings going on as the day continued.  I was saddened by all the life that was lost and I was also mad at those that caused this senseless tragic event.”

Not everybody might have been born or old enough to remember this event, but it is still a day to always look back on and remember.

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By: Olivia Williams

The Boeuf & Berger Mutual Insurance Company is hosting the Franklin County Honor Flight BBQ. The BBQ is being held at the New Haven Save-a-Lot parking lot on September 29th, beginning at 10:30 A.M.

The Honor Flight BBQ benefits and raises money for the Franklin County Honor Flight. This event benefits war veterans that have served our country. This flight travels to Washington D.C. and tours various war memorials and monuments for the day. The veterans visit the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Air Force Memorial.

JoAnn Kuschel, who is employed at Boeuf & Berger Mutual Insurance Company and is involved in helping with the Franklin County Honor Flight barbeque, stated, “This year alone, Honor Flight group is sending between 210-215 veterans. Our hope is to be able to give back as much as possible from the proceeds of this event. We will match the proceeds. Travel cost for each flight ranges from $18,000 to $20,000.”

The veterans leave for their Honor Flight trip on Saturday, September 23rd. In addition to this trip, the Franklin County Honor Flight also has more flights scheduled.

Terry Sullentrup, President of the Franklin County Honor Flight, stated, “We have an additional two trips scheduled for next month and they will be on Saturday, the 21st and 28th of October. The October 28th trip will be our 10th Anniversary Trip. We took our first trip on November 3rd, 2007, with seven WWII veterans and three founding members (Jim Tayon, Larry Davis, and Dave Hall-- all of Union, MO).”

There are many reasons why Honor Flight is held free of charge for the veterans who have served our country. JoAnn Kuschel said, “Freedom isn’t free, many have given their all and we want to make a dream come true for more veterans to see the memorials in Washington D.C.”

JoAnn Kuschel also said, “Going to Washington to see how they are honored helps to give closure to veterans’ trauma.  After World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean War, our veterans weren’t treated well.  They deserved better.  Hopefully seeing the beautiful memorials to them will take away the painful memories.”
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The barbeque will be held on September 29th at 10 A.M. at Save-A-Lot’s parking lot. All proceeds will go to paying for the airfare fees to fly to Washington D.C.

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ARTC (achieving resiliency through creativity) group will begin on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 2:45 to 3:45 in Mrs. Borcherding's Art room.  ARTC group is for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students.  Join if you are interested in learning about yourself, helping others and would like to explore your uniquely creative side.  Michelle McClaine,  Preferred Family Health and ARTC facilitator will lead group activities.  Mrs. Roth and Mrs. Borcherding will co-facilitate groups. This group will be ongoing every Monday throughout the school year and members should attend as often as possible.  If you are involved in a sport or activity during this time slot you are welcome to join at a later date.    It is hoped that you will learn that art is an excellent strategy to use for coping and stress management.  The group will practice many mediums of art such as drawing, painting, mask making, sculpting, collage etc.  Flyers and permissions slips will be available next week.  There is no fee for this group.  Please contact Mrs. Roth [email protected] or Mrs. Borcherding [email protected] for further information.   

By: Emma Brez, Mackenzie Wilson, Isaac Vedder, and William Hellmann

The New Haven Invitational was held the on September 2, 2017. From the middle school men’s results, Charlie Roth from New Haven got 1st with a time of 8:44.43. Logan Williams got 3rd with a time 8:54.66. David Otten came in 26th place, Lucas Peraino came in 35th place, and Logan Ruediger came in 48th place. From the women’s results Emily Delgado came in 10th with a time of 10:52.81. Adison Gale came in 14th place with a time of 10:58.04. Chloe Grater came in 28th place with a time of 11:54.21. The Middle School Men's team got 3rd place with a score 60 points. The girls needed 5 runners for a whole team so they did not score in the team placing.

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By: Lucy Hoener and Anna Madden

    The last three volleyball seasons at New Haven High School have been very successful. Three years ago, the volleyball team went to state and they placed fourth in class one.  The following year, the team placed second, and last year they placed third.  We have placed every top four place you could get in the top four except for first place, and the expectation is to win first this year, twelve years after the last volleyball championship.
    The season started off by playing against Borgia, ending in the first loss of the season.  So far, we have won every game, not counting the Dig For Life tournament in Cape Girardeau.  The players that play for varsity are: Emma Engelbrecht, Kate Ruediger, Lauren Gerlemann,  MacKenzie Bauer, McKenzie Overschmidt, Mackenzie Munsinger, Grace Soete, Claire Meyer, and Lydia Pataky.  The head coach is Jaime Hoener and the assistant coaches are Sharen Speckhals and Kelsey Anderson.   
    This week the varsity will play in the Hermann Tournament.  The team placed 2nd in pool place last night.

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By: Kenzie Bauer    
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In 2017, the New Haven girls track and field team won the second team state championship in school history. Coaches John Tucker, Mike Hagedorn, Josh Hoener, Aaron Peirick, and Jake Witthaus are the ones who pushed these girls every day to do their best and the ones who led them to this state championship.

However, the 2017 coaching staff is going to be one coach short this year. Coach Aaron Peirick is leaving the track and field team after four years and is now going to help his high school best friend and former teammate, Coach Jordan Willimann, coach the boys baseball team this spring. These two coaches together won the only baseball state championship in 2007.

When asked about how he felt leaving track and field and what impact this transfer would have on both teams, Coach Peirick said, “I enjoyed coaching track and working with the coaches and athletes every day. I learned a lot in those 4 years and had a lot of fun too. It’s not like I was looking for a reason to leave. As a school-wide coaching staff member, this is just what we needed right now.”

He continued: “The thing that I dislike the most about leaving track is that I feel like I formed some pretty strong relationships, both with the other track coaches and track athletes at the middle school and high school levels. I’m not super excited about leaving those relationships, but it’s also not like I won’t still see those people most days. I’m not going to lie though, having those first few weekends in May opened up is kind of cool.”

Coach Peirick also stated, “I think that track will keep on steam-rolling straight ahead like they have been for the last few years. The coaches and athletes on that team are too good to let something like this bother them. The biggest hole I leave for them is that they don’t have their walking sunscreen dispenser anymore. So they’re going to have to figure that out.”

“I hope my impact on joining the baseball team is positive,” explains Coach Peirick. “I think that what I’m lacking in baseball coaching experience I can make up for with energy and enthusiasm. I just plan on doing whatever Coach Willimann needs me to do and fill in the gaps. I really plan on learning a lot this first year. I don’t even know what I don’t know right now. I was lucky enough to play for Coach Scheer in high school, so I have a solid background in what baseball fundamentals look like and how the game should be played. I think that I remember enough Coach Scheer one-liners that I can at least sound like I know what I’m doing. Hopefully I can teach those guys a few things and be good enough help that Coach Willimann keeps me around for a while.”

Coach Aaron Peirick left impacts on the track and field athletes that he coached and will be missed by them and all of the coaches. Now, the new question arising is if anyone will be taking Coach Peirick’s position on this team.