Leon journal reporter december 30, 2015

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015

P.O. Box 580, 110 N. Main, Leon, IA 50144

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VOLUME 84 - NUMBER 48

A Year in Review: Presbyterian Church Razed, Freedom Rock Painted, and New Jail Top Happenings in 2015

The new Decatur County Jail is complete and in full swing for the 2015 year. Prisoners held in other counties were recently relocated back to the county to the new facility.

January 7 ...

The Decatur County Hospital acquired a MCI trailer that could be used for natural disasters, multi-car wrecks, etc. that might occur in the county. MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) was defined as any incident which overwhelms the capabilities of our local responders. The trailer is available to the surrounding area as well.

County officials Gale Norman, recorder; Gary Boswell, supervisor; and Lisa Jeanes, county attorney received the oath of office from Traci Tharp, county clerk of court, during the organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

January 14 ...

GRM Networks informed

their customers about false computer maintenance calls.

Decatur County 4H and FFA members weighed in 30 steers and 10 market heifers for the 2015 county fair.

CD basketball girls continued their winning streak.

January 21 ...

After receiving a petition with the correct number of signatures, County Auditor Daughton set March 17 for a special election to fill the vacancy of the county treasurer.

GRM Networks announced that “Skitter TV” Internet protocol will serve the subscribers of Grand River Mutual Telephone.

Simon Estes, Leah McIntire-Barnett and Lamoni and Central Decatur choirs will perform at Graceland’s Shaw Center on April 19 in Lamoni.

January 28 ...

The 98 year old Leon Presbyterian Church became a part of history as the beautiful tall building was reduced to a pile of bricks. Declining membership and high maintenance costs forced the members to make a very difficult decision to demolish the beautiful building and attend church elsewhere.

Iowa Representative Joel Fry and Senator Amy Sinclair were in Leon to discuss various legislative issues.

The CD Academic Bowl

The 98 year old Leon Presbyterian Church is put to rest as they finish demolition to the church which was closed in 2014 due to declining membership and high maintenance costs. members were storming their brains as they continued to participate in various Academic Bowls of the 2014-15 school year.

Placing 5th out of 19 teams were members: Raegan Boothe, Annalise Minnick, Lily Simon, Kaleb Ogier, Monica Irving, Hallie Linhart, Peyton Pedersen, Carter Boothe, Noah Simon, Kade Kelso, Matthew Cooper, Haylee Horn, Lydia Buckingham and Paul Brenizer.

February 4 ...

A mid-winter storm covered the area in heavy, wet snow leaving amounts of upwards of 10 inches.

Dr. Roark Horn accepted the position of Executive Director of the school administrators of Iowa.

Lawrence Vogle of Lamoni

celebrated his 102 birthday.

Plans were being made to re-introduce the Jefferson Highway and its significance in history.

February 11 ...

Four CD Cardinal wrestlers: Wyatt Dale, Colton Ranney, Trenton Wells and Trace Carson, advanced to Districts held at Atlantic.

Contents from the time capsule of the Presbyterian Church were examined by church members. The items found in the box, a Bible, communion bread and wine and church records were in a state of extreme brittleness.

Central Decatur Lady Cardinal, Hallie Linhart, eclipsed (continued on page 10)

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The Freedom Rock, located in Leon in the courthouse lawn, was unveiled last April, which stands tall representing Decatur County.

Local Area Happenings Silver Spur New Year’s Celebration Silver Spur Cafe & Bar in Grand River is serving a supper special on Thursday, December 31, New Year’s Eve, from 5:00 9:00 p.m. Supper specials are pit ham, $9.00, Iowa chop, $10.00 or jumbo shrimp, $9.00, which all includes: baked potato, salad bar, roll, and tea, lemonade, or coffee. Reservations are welcome by calling 641-773-5232.

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Leon Country Club’s New Year’s Eve Party Leon Golf and Country Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party Thursday, December 31, with hors d’oeuvre buffet beginning at 6:30 p.m. (Advance ticket purchase requested in order to determine amount of

food needed). At 8:30 p.m., the DJ and Dance will begin.

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CD Ignite 12U Softball Fundraiser The CD Ignite 12U softball team will hold a fundraiser January 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the high school commons. There will be a backed potato bar and a silent auction. Proceeds will go towards spring and summer softball tournaments.

In October, Dr. Larry Richard, MD, was presented the prestigious Outstanding Provider award given at the Iowa Primary Care Association meeting. Dr. Richard earned this award because of his commitment of providing the best medical care to all his patients at the Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa.

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Few Days Late for a White Christmas

Annual Chamber Citizen of the Year Banquet The Annual Banquet and Citizen of the Year Celebration will be Thursday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Leon Golf and Country Club.

RSVP to Kolton Hewlett by Friday, January 22 at 641-3440624 or koltonhewlett@gmail. com. Cost is $10 for Chamber members, $15 for non-Chamber members. Everyone is invited to attend!

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Snow plows were buzzing around Monday morning pushing the snow off roadways and driveways. plows and snow blowers were a Those that were dreaming buzz working to clear roadways of a White Christmas didn’t get and driveways. their wish this year, as Mother As of press time, it was anNature missed it by a few days. ticipated that the snow would None-the-less, she made start again late Monday afterup for it late Sunday evening noon between 3-5 p.m. All roads and into the morning hours on and highways in the state were Monday when winds picked up partially to completely snow and temperatures started to and ice covered with crashes dip prompting some icing and occurring on Interstate-80 near snow fall.

Waukee and DeSoto.

By late Monday morning, The winter storm warning the snow had tapered off but was scheduled to last to 6:00 not before piling up 2-4 inches. a.m. Tuesday morning.

The wind continued to be brisk throughout the day and snow

Eary afternoon Monday, after the snow had tapered off, periods of rain/sleet mix pelted the area, eventually turning into snow again. The above shows a rural mailbox with icicles starting to form.

(photo by Maizee Lindsey)

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JACKSON, Beverly Ann, 81, of the Weldon, Iowa area, died on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, Iowa, with Pastor Dwayne Henrichs officiating.

Interment was held in the Hebron Cemetery, Clarke County, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the DavisPence American Legion Auxiliary.

BAUGHMAN, Lucille Jeannette, 79, of Osceola, Iowa, died on Friday, December 25, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, Iowa, with Pastor Victor Lochmann officiating. Interment was held in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

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She loved going to garage sales, dancing at the jam sessions in Decatur, eating out, going to the Leon Meal Site for lunch, and reading. After it was hard to read books, she enjoyed listening to them on tape. She also enjoyed listening to music and watching sports on television. Christmas was her favorite holiday.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Cloyd Boord, on August 21, 2000; and her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Don Decker. Survivors include her children, Joe and Sharon Boord, Jerry and Judy Boord, and Judy and Jack Parsons, all of Leon; six grandchildren, Shondell and Randy Martin of Leon, Jody Boord of Altoona, Iowa, William and Angela Boord of Urbandale, Iowa, Michael and Julie Boord of Kansas City, Missouri, Jill and Joshua Payne of Pella, Iowa, and Jared and Laura Parsons of Minneapolis, Minnesota; great grandchildren, Lydia and Lauren Martin of Leon, Luke and Alexis Boord of Altoona, Stephanie and Justin Boord of Urbandale, Lindsey, Cassidy, and Brennan Boord of Kansas City, and Elsie and Noah Payne and another one on the way from Pella; sisters-in-law, Patricia Reynolds of Maryville, Michigan and Gretchen Boord of Indianola, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Cunningham Jackson on August 17, 1953 at the Christian Church in Osceola, IA and one son blessed this union.

Beverly lived in LeRoy until her marriage and then they moved to San Francisco, CA for 2 years until George was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps. They returned to the Weldon area and have farmed for many years. They have lived on their present farm for the past 29 years. Beverly worked for Snowdons Inc. as a seamstress for 25 years. They also owned and managed the Leon Bowling Alley from 1970 to 1975. She enjoyed bowling, cooking and traveling. She enjoyed life and loved having her family around. She has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1989.

Those relatives who preceded Beverly in death were her parents, Lester and Edna; spouse, George Cunningham Jackson in 2009; father-in-law, Joshua Edward Jackson; mother-in-law, Nellie Marie Kennedy; brother, Leonard Clark, sister, Dorothy Clark and granddaughter, Jessica Ann Jackson.

Beverly leaves to cherish her memory; son, Jon Jay (Mona) Jackson of Osceola, IA; grandchildren, Jon C. (Amanda) Jackson of Weldon, IA, and Jennifer M Jackson(Glen Feezell) of Urbandale, IA; sisters, Virginia Watson of Humeston, IA and Shirley Drake of LeRoy; brother, Don Clark(Deb Smith) of Truro, IA as well as other relatives and many friends.

BEVERLY ANN JACKSON Beverly Ann Jackson, daughter of Lester Clark and Edna (Oliver) Clark was born February 6, 1934 in Garden Grove, Iowa and passed from this life Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Southern Hills Specialty Care at 81 years of age.

Beverly received her education in LeRoy Schools. She was united in marriage to George

LUCILLE JEANNETTE BAUGHMAN Lucille Jeannette Baughman, daughter of Leonard Hembry and Hazel (Poole) Hembry was born July 17, 1936 in Decatur County, Iowa and passed from this life Friday, December 25, 2015 surrounded by her family, at her home in Osceola, Iowa at 79 years of age.

Lucille graduated from Leon

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HELEN MAURINE BOORD Helen Maurine Boord, age 89, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Olin and Cora Mae (Smith) Eastin, was born October 18, 1926, in Decatur County, Iowa.

She left this life on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Westview Acres in Leon, Iowa.

Helen graduated from Leon High School on May 13, 1943.

She then worked in Des Moines, Iowa. On February 9, 1944, she married Cloyd Obrey Boord.

They were blessed with three children, Joe, Jerry, and Judy.

They began their married life on the farm near Grand River, Iowa. In 1951, they moved to another farm near Woodland, Iowa and lived there until 1979, when they moved into the town of Leon. Helen worked in the laundry department at the Decatur County Hospital in the early 1980’s. Then she was a cook at the Central Decatur School for 19 years, retiring in 2005, at age 78.

Helen loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.

She attended all their sporting and school events. In the early 1970’s, Helen was active in the Leon Rebekka Lodge. She held the office of Noble Grand. After its closing, she joined the Osceola Past Grands group.

She was a member of the Loving Chapel United Methodist Church, the UMW Ladies, the

High School. She was united in marriage to Leo “Bill” William Baughman on January 15, 1955 at Leon, IA and 6 children blessed this union.

Lucille lived in Osceola for over 50 years and worked many years at the medical clinic in Osceola. She attended the Light of Grace Church in Osceola.

Lucille loved her family, and enjoyed spending time with them. She looked forward to attending the grandkid’s activities and sporting events.

She would sit with family and friends in her garage watching traffic and enjoying time spent with the neighbors.

Those relatives who preceded Lucille in death were her husband, Bill Baughman; son, Lonnie Baughman; parents,

Leonard and Hazel Hembry; sisters, Betty Lou Halsted, Lois Gray, and Martha Mae Hembry and her brother, Gail Hembry.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memory; son, Larry (Kelly) Baughman of Garden Grove, IA, son, Rick (Ann) Baughman of Eldridge, IA, daughter, Vicky (Scott) Halvorsen of Osceola, IA, daughter, Teresa (Doc) VerMeer of Pella, IA, son, Terry (Jan) Baughman of Chariton, IA; 15 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren; sisters Eloise Bethards, Imogene Beardsley, Kay (Jim) Fenn; brothers, Doyle (Lola) Hembry, Fred Hembry, and Gary Hembry; sister-in-law, Dana Hembry and brother-inlaw, Wiley Gray, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Resolved

times self absorbed ways.

New year, same me. New year, same struggles.

I’ll just be totally honest here the thought of a new and improved, more better, highly holy, all-of-the-sudden new me, just sounds exhausting. Actually it sound like a set-up for an unpleasant ride on the guilttrain.

If you can relate, I have some good news for you. You don’t have to do better this year. Jesus did all the resolving you will ever need. Luke 9:51 says, “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.”

Jesus resolved to finish what He had started. He perfectly obeyed God’s command and resolved to die a substitutionary death for you and for me.

Jesus was resolved. He would not, could not, and did not turn aside. He stayed the course. Finished the race. Rose again. And now His obedience belongs to all those who believe (See Galatians 2:20)!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go do a little cardio, while simultaneously reading my Bible and learning Portuguese.

Clegguart Mitchell serves as pastor of the Leon Bible Church For some reason, every single year, we become captivated with the idea of a “NEW”; a NEW year, NEW me, NEW diet, NEW attitude… “This year I resolve to…”

“I will read my Bible more, spend more family time, watch less TV, and be more nice-r. I will be the most best-est person I can possibly, ever, be!” And all around people smile, nod, say, “Amen,” or give a slow-clap/ standing ovation. They say, “Good for you! Always improving! Never say die!” *Sigh* Here’s the truth: I am not going to wake up January 1, a completely different person. I’m still the same old me, with the same old problems, same old weaknesses, same old sins. I will still love donuts (not that that’s a sin!). I will still crave personal comfort.

And I will more often than not assume the negative about everyone and everything.

Unless God does something amazing, which He certainly can if He pleases, I’m pretty sure I’ll still struggle in my normal, sometimes sarcastic, sometimes cynical, and often

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EMT Classes to be Offered in Lamoni

EMS providers are needed in this area! EMS is a great opportunity to get involved with your community or a great way to pursue a career in the health care and emergency services.

EMT classes are to begin at the Lamoni Fire station on Jan-

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There is a cost for the course, but funding is available for those who qualify.

Contact Cheryl Blazek at SWCC for further information at 641-782-1332 or blazek@swcciowa.edu.

Decatur County Dynamites 4-H Club Donates Blankets to DCH

Decatur County Dynamites 4-H Club made an early Christmas delivery to the Decatur County Hospital with their donated blankets which were made by the club members. These blankets were for DCH patients as well as other gifts for all patients and staff. Members above are back l-r: Addy Parmer, Lauren Saxton, Avery Marvin, Maizee Lindsey, Riley Bell, Mary Lindsey and Michel Evertsen. Front l-r: Kaylee Kisky, Hadley Bell, Anika Evertsen and Mya Applegate. Leaders are Heidi Bell, Joy Evertsen and Jane Chaillie.

Join Leon Chamber of Commerce The Leon Chamber of Commerce is collecting membership dues for 2016, and are always looking for new members.

Even if you are unable to attend the monthly meetings, there are many other ways to be involved, individually or as a business. Joining Chamber is a great way to support your community. Your dues and volunteering will help Chamber continue to offer various events throughout the year including:

Citizen of the Year, High School Scholarships, City-wide garage sale weekend, 4th of July celebration and parade, buy lo-

cal campaigns, Thursday in the park, Leon Noel, Christmas lights, Fall festival, wine and beer walk, community clean-up day, community website, economic development, and more!

Chamber also co-sponsors: Gamma Phi Easter egg hunt, Unity Club planter awards and Christmas lighting contest.

Regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Hospital Conference Room.

To join Chamber, visit www. leonchamber.org and fill out the 2016 Membership Form. For

more information, contact Kolton Hewlett, Secretary/Treasurer at 641-344-0624 or info@ leonchamber.org.

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TWICE TOLD TALES 35 Years Ago (January 1, 1981) Greg Brown of Leon, escaped serious injury in an accident north of Leon after the pickup truck that he was driving was hit by an on coming car, driven by an Osceola man, that had crossed the centerline out of control on the icy highway.

Brown’s truck ended up on its top in the ditch. Brown crawled out of the vehicle just before it was engulfed in flames. Dave Oliver from Leon, who was following Brown, had to swerve into the ditch to avoid the collision of the other two vehicles.

Brown was taken to the Decatur County Hospital with back lacerations. The other drivers involved were not injured.

The Central Decatur School Board was to meet on January 5, 1980, to discuss purchases of the Quigley land.

The Idle Hour Theatre was showing “Oh God, Part II.” It starred George Burnes and Suzanne Pleshette.

Former Leon resident, Karl Penniwell of Des Moines, son of the late Harry and Bess Penniwell of Leon and Des Moines, presented a landscape picture in oil to his cousin, W.L. Lindsey, Christmas Day 1980. The painting would be hung in the Decatur County Museum in honor of his mother, Bess. The painting was presented to historical society president Loring Miller.

AFS student Alan Millward of Australia spoke to the Leon Rotary Christmas party. He was introduced by his American parents and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rod Eccleston, Jay and Marci.

Marine Cpl. Randall F. Hullinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hullinger of Davis City, was de-

ployed to the Western Pacific.

He was a member of Company C Battalion Landing Company.

U.S. Farm population was numbered 6.2 million in 1979, which was about 2.8 percent of the total U.S. population.

Hy-Vee advertised Banquet Dinners for 69 cents and Round steak for $1.89 per pound.

W.L. and Margaret Lindsey received a Christmas greeting for people of Leon from ChingYean Hu, an exchange student junior high principal who taught in the Leon schools in the early 1960’s. He had stayed with the Lindseys while teaching.

Western Auto advertised the first of its kind Amana Rotawave Radarange. A cooking school was held to teach customers how to use it properly.

Decatur County farm land was valued at $837 per acre according to Iowa State University in 1980.

50 YEARS AGO (December 30, 1965) Christmas home decoration contest judges selected the residences of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Leech at 709 North School in the traditional class and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawkins at 610 North White in the religious class for top honors in the contest sponsored by the Leon Rotary Club.

Second place winners were Mr. and Mrs. Vere Blakesley and Mr. and Mrs. John Peters. Third place winners were Mr. and Mrs. Evans Conner and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Elson. Honorable mention went to Chet Dale, Mr. and Mrs. August Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fletcher, Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ivins, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Shockey and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Owens. Prize money was $10.00 for

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Youngsters - Santa Claus received an enthusiastic reception in Leon when thousands of his young friends were right on hand. Over 2,000 bags of treats were handed to the children by Santa, represented by Henry Pleuss and his helpers.

While many people were superstitious about Friday the Thirteenth, Kenneth Mitchell, of Garden Grove, laughed at the old time omen. The reason for this was because he was born on Friday the Thirteenth.

Mitchell was 13 years old on the 13th of July, 1913.

Bill Carmean A Licensed Pilot - Bill Carmean, who was employed by the state highway commission at Harlan was a licensed pilot. Bill had been taking a flying course at Council Bluffs. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carmean of Leon.

Raymond Jayne, cashier of the Peoples Trust & Savings Bank at Grand Junction, would come to the Decatur County State Bank of Leon early in January to accept a position as assistant cashier. Mr. and Mrs. Jayne would live in the C.L. Maxwell apartments just south of Harvey Park.

Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Standefer returned from Rochester, MN, where they had both been patients in the Mayo Clinic.

Mrs. Standefer was there for a check up and Mr. Standefer had an operation performed on his nose.

Marriage Licenses - Virgil C. Cain and Agnes M. Dunbar and Samuel W. Davis and Margaret Stanford.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean McDowell were the parents of a baby daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Monte McClure were the parents of a baby son, Ronald Monte.

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Manchester and children, Billy, Jim and Paul, were in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. Fay Miller of near Garden Grove were in Leon visiting friends.

100 YEARS AGO (December 30, 1915) Buys Konklin Livery Stock - Charles Hatfield closed a deal the first of the week for the purchase of the livery stock owned

by J.W. Kinklin and took possession of the property and was then conducting the establish-

ment.

Manager G.W. Manning and his men at the Aaron Poultry and Egg Company plant in south Leon, had been mighty busy. Large amounts of poultry, including large shipments of turkeys, had been pouring into the plant and the picking department had been worked to the utmost in order to handle the work.

Bought Three Farms Three big land deals were closed Thursday in which S. Bradford, of Des Moines, bought three Decatur County farms the value of the lands being about $90,000. Mr. Bradford bought the C.M. Akes farm, the J. Pearson farm and the J.E. Leeper farm, all northeast of Leon and the E.G. Monroe farm near Garden Grove.

Delos and Leland Ackerly, sons of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Ackerly, of Leon, who were stu-

dents of the State University at Iowa City, had entered the daily newspaper field at that institution and had begun the first publication.

The Decatur County Overland Company was a new concern that had lately been organized, with A.W. Fleet and H.E. Gelatt, of Lamoni, as managers.

Marriage License - Robert F. Kimball and Avis Fagle; Walter B. Phipps and Nellie Salsberg.

Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Ashby were the parents of an eight pound daughter born December 12. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gunter were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William McKay were the parents of a baby girl.

Dan Alley had bought A.E. Rumley’s farm near Sunnyside.

Miss Madge Maxwell of Pleasanton was a Leon visitor.

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first; $5.00 for second and $2.50 for third place. Judges were Jim Scott, Ernie Coleman and Harold Harper.

Arvid Miller, concluding 30 years as Extension Director for Decatur County, tendered his resignation to the extension council effective December 30.

At a luncheon meeting held at the Lou-Don Cafe, Albert Flummer, chairman of the council and Earl Hanthorn, secretary, presented a gift to Arvid and Gwen in appreciation of their many years of service. Gene Carroll, extension associate, assumed the responsibility of the local office until a new director was hired.

Shannon South, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck South, completed training as a hostess for Braniff International and was assigned to the airline’s flight crew based in Dallas, TX. The Leon Chamber of Commerce provided a tour of Des Moines to the top boys and girls 4-H clubs in the county. The tour included stops at Highland Potato Chip Company, the capitol building, police station, historical building, The Register and Tribune, the airport and an evening meal at Bishop Cafeteria. The two clubs chosen for the tour were the Bloomington Rustler’s girls and the Center’s Cheerful Chums boys.

Fire starting in the kitchen of the Arlene Young home on South Main caused considerable damage on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Young and three children moved to the Hansell property on Idaho Street.

Mrs. Leota Ross of Leon announced the engagement of her daughter Peggy Lou to Marvin Lee Corll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Corll of Kellerton.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson of Mercer announced the engagement of their daughter, Roberta (Bobbie), to Ronald Helton, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Davenport of Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dean Martin of Des Moines became the parents of a son born at the Decatur County Hospital on December 20. He was named Randall Eugene and weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces.

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Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton A few weeks ago, I asked for my readers’ help in answering a question posed by my friend, Harry Graves. He recalled, back when he was a very young man, a “lawn mower man” would set up on a corner of the Leon courthouse square, to sharpen blades on the old reel-type mowers. He remembered that the man had a Model A Ford coupe, which he had modified into something resembling a pickup, to hold his sharpening device. He remembered he was from Garden Grove, but try as he might Harry couldn’t recall the name of the lawn mower man. I was no help, as I didn’t even remember there was a lawn mower man.

Not long after my column was published, I was visiting with Ruby Smith, at Smith Feeder Supply, when she asked if I’d found the answer to my question. When I told her I had not, she informed me that the man’s name was Jim Brown, from Garden Grove. She also told me he did not drive a Model A, but she was quite certain he hauled his sharpening equipment in a 1928 Chevrolet. I reported these findings to Harry.

I received a message back from him, in which he said he was sure about the man’s converted Model A, because his aunt, Helen (Stuteville) Redman drove a Model A coupe. Harry also added, “I still use a reel type mower to mow my lawn and that of my neighbors. I paid $35.00 to have mine sharpened the last time. I think Dad and Arch charged a $1.50!”

At this point we seemed to be at a bit of an impasse, with two people whose memories I trusted more than my own having conflicting recollections.

Well, I think the mystery was solved one afternoon as I was shopping in the Altoona Hy-Vee store. My phone rang and when I answered, it was Faye Patton calling me. Faye is the husband of one of my high school classmates, Judy (Showers) Patton.

I have talked to him a few times at class reunions and maybe once at an oldies concert, at the state fair grandstand. As soon as I figured out to whom I was talking, he said he had an answer to my question, about the identity of the lawn mower man.

He agreed with Harry’s description of the altered Model A, but the name he gave me was Howard Houdesheldt. As soon as he said the name, I knew it was one I had heard before. I now recall a man named Houdesheldt who was an occasional customer at Hanoco, when I worked there as a teenager. I had never known his first name.

Faye even remembered the construction and workings of the reel sharpening, and described how one wheel was removed, so a motor could be connected to a cog wheel on the mower, to rotate the blades past the sharpening devices.

(Faye, I hope that’s somewhere close to what you told me. I didn’t have any paper to take notes.) Faye and I also had a short conversation about my late uncle, Herbert Morine, with whom Faye worked at the Iowa State Highway Commission in Polk County. He had many nice things to say about my uncle, how he admired his mechanical skills, learned from him, and appreciated his friendship. I had to agree with everything he said. I’ve had some pretty great relatives, and Uncle Herb was one of them.

So, unless I receive more information from other readers, I’m closing the lawnmower man story with the conclusion that there must have been two different lawnmower men, Mr. Brown and Mr. Houdesheldt. ********* There is a song from the 1920s, recorded again in later years by The Dinning Sisters, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Jim Reeves and others, called “I Get The Blues When It Rains”. It’s a song I’ve thought of numerous times in the past month or so.

A whole string of cloudy days in a row brings to me a certain sadness, a feeling bordering on depression at times, and I seem to lack ambition on days when I don’t see the sun. I’ve not been able to ride my bicycle much in the past two months. Seems almost every day is either too cold, too windy, rainy, or some combination of those three. A week ago Sunday, I broke my streak of not riding when the temperature got into the lower 50s. A ride to Davis City and back was just what I needed, but I kept thinking how much better it could have been with a little sunshine. As I passed the closed bowling alley, I wished that someone would buy and reopen it. I’ve not spent a lot of time there but, back in the ‘80s I bowled with a team for awhile.

I replaced someone who was leaving, and I made a big impression on the rest of the team when my initial appearance included one game with a score of 89. As I rode along on my bike thinking about times I’d been there, I remembered several friends whom I used to greet there in the morning at coffee time, including Cecil Madden and my dad’s cousin Jim Durell. A lot of people have many warm memories of time spent at the bowling alley. ********* Here are a few more phrases, ones that have been around a long time but maybe not used so much anymore, to add to those in my columns back in October and November. “To the hilt” describes doing something completely, originally meaning stabbing with a sword or dagger all the way to the handle. Taking a loss or settling for something other than you wanted might be called “Biting the bullet”. If you “Face the music” you

might get what’s coming to you.

Unexpected troubles could be “A fly in the ointment”. Someone who was no good would be a “Bad egg”. If you got it all, you had the “Whole kit and kaboodle”. Giving yourself a little too much praise was “Tooting your own horn”. When you have the flu, you might not be “Feeling up to snuff”. If you’re

winning, you could be “On a roll”. Got yourself in a bad situation? Well that’s a “Fine kettle of fish”. Not quite telling the truth? Maybe you’re “Feeding someone a line”. Hopefully he will forgive you and agree to “Bury the hatchet”. Happy New Year to all my loyal readers, and thank you.

tification December 18th.

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Armstrong is now an ABMDI Registered Death Investigator There are only 33 Medical Examiner staff in the State of Iowa certified by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) as a registered death investigator, and Decatur County has one of them.

It took just over a year to receive the certification, but Decatur County Medical Examiner Investigator Troy Armstrong is now an ABMDI registered death investigator.

Dr. Mark Easter serves as the Chief Medical Examiner for Decatur County and has been the primary staff member to respond to all deaths in which the Medical Examiner’s office responded to. In July of 2014 Dr. Easter approved the appointment of Armstrong as a Medical Examiner Investigator upon arrival by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors.

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Iowa state statute allows for a county Medical Examiner to appoint one or more county Medical Examiner Investigators upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and the State of Iowa Office of the Medical Examiner’s Office. Prior to appointment, a county Medical Examiner Investigator must possess a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed or certified nurse or medical care provider; and within three years of appointment, a county Medical Examiner Investigator shall satisfy the following criteria: attend the St. Louis School of Medicine Medicolegal, Basic and Master’s Death Investigation Course or its state medical examiner-approved equivalent; and obtain and maintain certification as a death investigator by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.

Armstrong received his cer-

Another Christmas is in the books and in a few days the year 2015 will be all but a memory.

As I start to reflect back on the year, I keep stopping at a point just a few days ago...

Christmas Eve. For a number of years following, I believe it was my 4th or 5th grade year in school, Dad and I played a duet of Drummer Boy at the Christmas Eve service at the Methodist Church; he on the organ and me on the drums. Well, I “retired” my sticks in 1998 when Grandma Margaret died.

Well, something hit me this year (maybe it was a little nudge from Dear Old Dad) that

prehensive medicolegal death investigations.

The Decatur County Preparedness Coalition funded the training for Armstrong’s certification through a grant dealing with Mass Fatality Management.

a new tradition needed to begin.

No I didn’t pick up my sticks again, but instead I turned to Mary and Maizee. Maizee has become quite comfortable playing the piano and Mary is strong behind a microphone.

They decided that they would perform the Hallelujah Christmas during the prelude of the Christmas Eve service. Having little Maizee play and sing back up while Mary belted out this Christmas tune was amazing.

Not only am I a proud Dad, it is comforting, especially at this time of year, to know that their Grandpa Gary is looking down on them smiling from ear to ear. oOo Well, we just about had a White Christmas. The weather sure did a 180 Sunday night into Monday as it dropped in upwards of 3 inches in various parts of the county and it was followed by periods of rain/sleet mix. I guess we were due. oOo Have a Safe and Happy New Year. See You in 2016. Until the next time...

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CORRESPONDENTS

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Many folks in the Andover community and surrounding communities were saddened to hear of the passing of Justin Gibson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Randy and Sandy Gibson, his daughter Grace, and the rest of the family.

School is out until January for the school kids. Looks like we might have some snow for them to play in Liz Carpenter made a quick trip to Kansas City on Wednesday to take a friend to the airport.

Sunday Wallace and Doris Lane visited with Lois McQuerry who lives in Ridgeway. While there they also visited with Lois’ son Jason and Carolyn McQuerry and their daughter Megan Mitchell.

Ronnie and Alma Mickelson enjoyed two of their grandchildren, Emaleigh Piersbacher and Kamarie Piersbacher, on Sunday.

Joe Mickelson was in the area for a few days this past week.

Beth and Ivan Lane had their family Christmas get-together at the Eagleville Com-

munity Center on Saturday.

Dana and Connie Wilcoxson and Wallace and Doris Lane were busy Saturday making doughnuts together. Liz Carpenter was one of the lucky and happy recipients of some of those yummy donuts.

Laurie Carpenter and her friend, Adam Ebensberger, made a quick trip home for the Christmas celebration. They came home Thursday afternoon and then they joined Liz Carpenter for a trip to Kansas City to celebrate Christmas with family in Kansas City and Independence.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and you only have a couple of days left to accomplish your 2015 resolutions.

Or maybe it would just be best to start a new list of resolutions for 2016.

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! We had several people over to the house, so many friends and family all through the weekend. It was so nice to see all the kids that are home for Christmas! It looked like a nice crowd was there for the Christmas dinner at the Community Center. Keep watching for the next events coming up at the Community Center.

I don’t have January meals yet, but do remember that the meals at the Community Center on Tuesdays and Fridays are open to everyone and with all of the little ones home for Christmas that makes two days out of the week easier when lunch is already done and affordable!

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report Dec. 19 - 25, 2015

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.SHERIFF’S OFFICE

12/19: The State Patrol, SO, EMS, Rescue, Leon PD and Lamoni PD responded to a semi-vspickup accident on Interstate 35 at the 10 mile-marker. Two injuries were reported and the driver of the semi left the scene.

The State Patrol is investigating the incident.

Lamoni Fire Department and Lamoni PD responded to a house fire in the 100 block of South Maple St. 12/20: The SO arrested Mathew Black, 32, of Grand River on an outstanding Harrison County Missouri warrant for 2nd degree

burglary and theft. Black was booked into jail and is waiting to be extradited to Missouri.

The SO responded to a report of a theft from a residence in Grand River.

12/21: Leon PD and the SO responded to a domestic dispute at Valley View Apartments.

Leon PD arrested Brandon Fowler, 31, of Leon on a charge of domestic assault abuse.

Fowler was booked into jail and held.

12/22: Leon PD responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the 300 block of SE 12th St. The SO responded to a report of theft at a residence in Weldon.

The SO assisted the Ringgold County SO and State Patrol on a traffic stop with an individual that was in a pursuit in Ringgold County.

Leon PD responded to a report of suspicious activity at an area business.

12/23: The SO responded to a driving complaint on I-35.

The SO, State Patrol, Clarke County SO, Rescue and EMS responded to a multiple vehicle accident at the 23 mil-marker on the interstate. One person was injured, the State Patrol is investigating the incident.

The SO, Leon PD and State DNR responded to a poaching complaint in Franklin Town-

Sally, Chris, Wayne, and Lyle

Lamoni, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $735.00.

Joseph A. Debone, Norwalk, CT, restrictions on taking game - deer and turkey. Total (continued on page 8)

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Hailee Marie Bussone, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $222.00.

Anthony R. Clark, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Tara T. Gott, Osceola, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Charlene Hoover, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

Michael Steven Kolash, Van Wert, IA, failure to maintain control. Total $195.00.

Michael Shane Babbitt, Moravia, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

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LEON AUTOMOTIVE Steve, Kelly and Trisha Stephanie, Taylor, Brooklyn, Braelyn & Bryce Michelle and Luke

DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m. 1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m. Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Jodi Rushing - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m.

DECATUR UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Jodi Rushing - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass - Saturday; 5:30 p.m. WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: Pastor Woodie Ladnier - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. AWANA (During School Year); 7:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study and 7:00 p.m. Thursday Collegiate Ministry.

LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Jodi Rushing - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - Pastor Clegguart Mitchell - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club.

Youth Group & Prayer Time. T.R.A.C. Youth Group. All services signed for deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Prayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Max Carmichael, serving pastor - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship.

LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

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12/24:

The SO responded to a report of a suspicious person by a residence in Garden Grove.

Weldon, Van Wert, Osceola and Humeston fire departments and SO responded to a house fire in the 100 block of 3rd Ave., east in Weldon.

The SO responded to a trespass complaint in Bloomington Township.

Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on the south side of Leon.

12/25:

Leon PD was notified of a gas drive off at the Casey’s store.

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LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 9:45 a.m.Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 12:15 p.m. First Sunday family dinner LEON MT. ZION MENNONITE CHAPEL: Pastor Noah Yoder - Hwy. 2 West - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Sharing; 11:00 a.m. Message; Sunday Eve Variety; Wednesday Eve Prayer & Bible Study; all evening services at 7:00 first, third & fifth Sun. & Wed. LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Interim Pastor J.R. Wheeler - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Felix Onuora - Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Dale O’Connell - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Kenny Wilson Pastor - Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Dave Polich - Mass - Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Saturday; 5:30 p.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. NEW SALEM BAPTIST: Pastor Dale Short, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.

Worship service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 10:00 a.m. Sunday school; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available.

VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study WELDON CHRISTIAN: Pastors Ed West, Dennis Huffman and Mary Case - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

ANDOVER: 11:00 a.m. - January 3 - Dan Pratt, January 10 - Bob Bjorland, January 17 - Stu Silver, January 24 - Amanda Gilland, January 31 - Mark Easter.

BLOOMINGTON: 10:40 a.m .- January 3 - Mandy Houk , January 10 - Pastoral Team, January 17 - Spiritual Formation Team, January 24 - Trip to Temple, January 31 Graceland Team.

LAMONI: 10:40 a.m. - January 3 - Rebecca Ramsey, January 10 - Undecided, January 17 - Matt Frizzell, January 24 - Jeannine Ward, January 31 - Undecided.

MOUNT AYR: 11:00 a.m . - January 3 - Randy Drake, January 10 - Bill Weaver, January 17 - Angie Radloff, January 24 - Undecided, January 31 - Undecided.

PLEASANTON: 11:00 a.m . - January 3 - Vince Lewis, January 10 - Nathaniel Ralston, January 17 - Class, January 24 - Business Meeting, January 31 - Undecided.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Agricultural Classes Raise Broilers in the Classroom

Justin Shields watches as Lisa Porter demonstrates the butchering procedure. inside their cage and weighing the chickens.

The students kept the chickens in a garage by the soft-

ball field, which, according to the students, wasn’t fun when there was snow on the ground but everyone survived. According to the some of the students, this project was not easy but in the end they all learned many things from it and enjoyed the butchering process.

Lisa Porter was generous to let the students use her garage to butcher the chickens in. She also let us use supplies, such as her chicken plucker.

Several parents helped out, as well. They were Barb Masters, Lonnie and Kathy Cowden, along with Jaycee Waugh, Lisa and her sons Gideon and Ethan Porter.

“I had never butchered chickens before but I learned many things from this experience. I learned the process and where the correct places are to cut the chicken. I also learned that hand plucking is much harder than having a chicken plucker,” stated Lauren Palmer. “Over all, I think this was a great way to do something different, otherwise I probably would have never done this.”

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January 5: JV/V BB home against Pville at 6:15 p.m.

January 7: Wrestling Double Dual at Winterset

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January 11: Bowling at Clarke of Osceola at 3:00 p.m.

January 12: Bowling at Red Oak at 3:30 p.m.

January 12: Wrestling Duals home against

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Eddyville-Blakesburg, Ottumwa at 5:30 p.m.

January 12: JV/V BB at Wayne of Corydon at 6:15 p.m.

January 14: JV/V BB home against Mt. Ayr at 6:15 p.m.

January 15: Wrestling Invitational at Mt. Ayr - 5:00 p.m.

January 16: Wrestling Invitational at Mt. Ayr-10:00 a.m.

January 16: JV/V BB Coaches vs. Cancer

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Mrs. Joni Readout helps out the students with the plucking of the chickens.

By: Lauren Palmer The Junior Agriculture class decided they wanted to raise chickens. Rosa Sondag, the agriculture teacher, told the group that it would be a process and that everyone needed to be involved.

Each student had a day

where they would come in before 8 o’clock and during 9th hour class and do their share of chicken chores. On Fridays, the whole class would take care of the chickens, such as sweeping the sawdust, feeding and watering the chickens, cleaning

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE

STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court Court Case EQCV006384

WELLS FARGO BANK Plaintiff VS CHRISTINE R. CARPENTER, et. al Defendants As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Commencing 25 feet East of Southwest corner of Block 1 Mrs. M. Walker’s Addition to Lamoni, Iowa, thence North to Railroad right-of-way, thence Southwesterly measured along the Railroad right-of-way 150 feet, thence South to North line of new drive called Lake View Drive, thence Northwest along North line of Lake View Drive to place of beginning, Lake View Drive being 15 feet on each side of the following centerline; Commencing at a point on West side of Cedar Street, Mrs. M. Walker’s Addition to the City of Lamoni, which is 20 feet South of South Line of right-of-way of C.B & Q Railroad, thence bears West 148.8 feet, thence by a 30 degree curve 81.2 feet to the right to intersect a line which bears North 65 degrees, 34 minutes West 162.4 feet, thence to the left by a thirty curve 68 feet to intersect a line which bears North 85 degrees, 59 minutes West 329.6 feet to center of circular drive 50 feet in diameter, situated in the County of Decatur and State of Iowa.

Principal $60,077.26, Interest at 8.25% from 4/1/2014 to 7/7/2015 $6,276.92, Abstracting Costs $225.00, Attorney’s Fees $1,300.00, Pre-Accelerated Late Charges $163.04, Tax Disbursements $1,354.20 for a total due as of 7/7/2015 $69,396.42.

Date of Sale Time of Sale January 18, 2016 1:00 p.m.

Place of Sale Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 Dated: December 24, 2015.

Sheriff Herbert W. Muir

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DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org.

December 21, 2015 The Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.

Present: JR Cornett, Gary Boswell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions passed unanimously.

Motion Cornett/Boswell to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve the minutes of the December 14 regular session. Motion carried.

Compensation Board members Chet Redman and Roy Havens met with the Board to present the Compensation Board’s recommendation for FY17. The Board informed Redman and Havens that they will consider the recommendation as they work on the FY17 county budget and will make a decision at a later date.

County Conservation Director Rich Erke met with the Board with an update about the Learning Center project. Also in attendance were Gene Olsen, Gregg Pattison, Ethan Pitt, Shelley Bickel, Travis Scott and Phil Metcalf. Following Erke’s presentation, he requested funds to cover the final architectural phase of the project. Supervisor Cornett said that the county would have to borrow funds to avoid depleting the county’s fund balance and suggested a general obligation bond, which would require an election. Erke will look into this and further discuss with the Board after the first of the year.

County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Motion Boswell/Cornett to amend the Construction Five Year Program. Motion carried.

Jim Harrison of Access Systems met with the Board to discuss IT services. After some discussion, motion Boswell/Cornett to authorize Harrison and an Access Systems engineer to conduct a network assessment, and Harrison will meet again with the Board after the first of the year to review the results. Motion carried.

Kolton Hewlett and Ethan Pitt met with the Board to request a contribution from the county for the production of 5,000 copies of a Decatur County Guide for use as a marketing tool.

The Board said they will consider the request and will make a decision at a later date.

With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Jim Fulton Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t48 Dec. 30, 2015

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CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for December 21, 2015 Board Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Monday, December 21, 2015.

Board members present: Amber Swartz, Ray Bishop, Shaun Schaff, Mike Stuck, and Igor Takacs Board members absent: None Others in attendance were: Rudy Evertsen, Amy Whittington, Chris Coffelt, Becky Wood, Joni Readout, Johnny Boyd, Rick and Joleen Rush, and eight guests.

Board President Igor Takacs called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.

COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Rick Rush talked to the board regarding the Early Retirement Incentive Plan.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for December 21, 2015 was approved. Motion by Bishop, second by Stuck; • Minutes of the previous meeting on November 16, 2015. Motion by Swartz, second by Schaff; • Financial reports for General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Activity reports, Scholarship reports, All-Weather Track, Lunch reports, and summary list of bills. Motion

by Stuck, second by Schaff: General Fund $113,765.75 Activity Fund $27,399.05 Lunch Fund $26,379.67 PPEL Fund $1,679.00 Capital Projects $110,713.00 Management Fd $18,878.25 All motions carried unanimously.

DISTRICT REPORTS: • Principal Whittington’s building report consisted of staff professional development and various student activities. Professional development topics included bullying and harassment, tools and tips for centering and calming a class or students, PE standards, and new teacher mentoring.

PTO recent activities include purchasing a new book for every Kindergarten and first grade student and distributing toys to 369 children in a multiplecounty effort for Toys-for-Tots.

• Principal Evertsen’s building report consisted of staff professional development and student activities.

The Dan Christensen Invitational had the largest number of participating teams in the tournament’s history with sixteen.

Multiple staff are using the Twitter hashtag #CDPride to highlight student learning and activities.

• Joni Readout talked about the positive impact of implementation of standards-based grading in secondary math courses during the first semester. Students Danielle Erlewine and Lily Simon shared the positive impact that standards-based grading has had with their retention and learning.

ACTION ITEMS: • The board approved the following change orders for the athletic complex: D – Add additional electrical circuits to island cabinet at new concessions = $955.61; E – Repair existing CMU block above existing exterior doors of existing restroom facility - $1,386.00; and G – Revise electrical service to Fairplay scoreboard and video board = $4,606.73. Motion by Stuck, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved moving forward with the upgraded entry to the athletic complex based on the amount that has been raised from brick and scoreboard advertising purchases. Motion by Stuck, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board reviewed the timeline for the athletic complex and the potential timeline for the bus barn. The general consensus of the board is to sell the old bus barn and the golf complex properties. No action was taken.

• The board accepted Spenser Fuller’s resignation as MS/HS Social Studies Teacher and Coach. Motion by Stuck, second by Schaff. Motion carried unanimously. Rene Fierce has resigned as media paraprofessional and Calieb Kistler has been hired for this position to finish the school year.

• The board reviewed considerations and financial information on whether to offer the Early Retirement Incentive Plan this year. A decision will be made at the January meeting.

• The board approved the School Budget Review Committee application for modified allowable growth in the amount of $97,400 for open enrolled out students on the Oct 2015 count but not on the Oct 2014 count.

Motion by Bishop, second by Stuck.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange Student for the 2016-17 school year. Motion by Swartz, second by Stuck. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Board members Swartz, Takacs, and Schaff shared highlights from the 2015 IASB Annual Convention they attended last month.

• Superintendent Coffelt and Principals Evertsen and Whittington showed the board the School District Report Card, which has been released to the public and can be viewed at: http://reports.educateiowa.gov/ schoolreportcard • Superintendent Coffelt and Principals Evertsen and Whittington shared how teacher performance is determined for TAP Performance-Based Compensation. Measures include: Classroom observation score, classroom student growth score, and school value-added growth score. Scores are compiled by a third party. Performance payouts for the 2015-16 school year were dispersed with the December paycheck.

• Upcoming Meetings: a. Regular Meeting: Monday, January 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. - High School Library ADJOURNMENT: Schaff moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Acme Tools Perkins Instructional

Supplies $158.33 Ad-Vance Chemical Co Ltd General Supplies 427.52 Agriland Fs, Inc Gas / Diesel 5,945.27 Alliant Energy Gas / Electric 9,047.71 Amazon.Com Instructional Supplies 89.99 America’s Best Water Treaters, Inc Building Maintenance 656.25 Applegate, Tricia Reimburse / Travel 14.54 Aramark Uniform Services, Inc General Supplies 345.35 Atco International General Supplies 341.00 BMO Harris Mastercard Tap Travel, Instructional Supplies, Admissions, Health & General Supplies 3,089.70 Brown, Timothy Laptop Deposit Refund 35.00 Casey’s General Stores, Inc. General Supplies 265.82 CCS Presentation Systems Software License 1,722.00 CDW Government Tech Equipment & Software 2,754.90 Central Decatur Lunch Fund General Supplies 58.13 City of Leon Water / Sewer /Garbage 3,359.54 Clark, Zachary Reimburse / Travel 16.00 Clarke Community School District Open Enrollment 9,549.00 Cummins Central Power, LLC Repair Parts 106.99 Deason, Christene Laptop Deposit Refund 35.00 Dickey-Kotz, Michele 21st Century Evaluation Fee 1,000.00 Digity Media, Llc Ads 65.00 Discount School Supply General Supplies 130.27 Dollar General General Supplies 96.80 Doors Inc Building Repairs 285.26 Echo Group, Inc Building Supplies 401.68 Fitness Finders, Inc General Supplies 550.00 Gilbert True Value General Supplies 236.36 Glass, Melanie Laptop Deposit Refund 35.00 Gopher Sport Instructional Supplies 560.31 Graceland UnIversity Tuition 10,750.00 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 665.00 Green Hills AEA Instructional & Building Supplies 184.65 GRM Networks Building Supplies 1,805.30 Haan Crafts Corporation FCS Resale 19.00 Halferty, Nancy 21st Century Evaluation Fee 1,000.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 190.00 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary Supply Co. Custodial & Building Supplies 2,013.20 Hy-Vee Instructional & Building Supplies 700.69 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards Registrations & Testing Fees 1,821.00 Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals License Renewal 155.00 Isfis, Inc Background Checks 70.50 Jaymar Business Forms Inc General Supplies 272.94 Johnson, David Laptop Deposit Refund 35.00 Lamoni Community School District Open Enrollment 34,800.80 Lawson Products, Inc General Supplies 317.24 Leon Journal Reporter Publication Fees & Supplies 873.58 Leon Napa Repair Parts & Building Supplies 35.13 Leon Plumbing Works, L.C. General & Building Supplies 664.33 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc Instructional Supplies 18.90 McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC Instructional Supplies 339.11 McMillin, Dr. Timothy A. Clinic Fees 150.00 Menards Instructional Supplies 363.47 Midamerica Books Library Books 201.96 Mormon Trail Community School

21st Century Grant Reimbursement 2,540.42 Nasp, Inc. Instructional Supplies 1,328.00 Nickell, Annie Reimburse / General Supplies 49.50 North Lumber & Home Ctr. Building Supplies 91.83 Office Machines Co General Supplies 125.98 Oriental Trading Company General Supplies 54.56 Premier Agendas, Inc General Supplies 35.95 Readout, Joni Reimburse / Travel 31.09 Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc Instructional Supplies 865.15 Rieman Music East Instrument Repairs & Supplies 1,312.30 Robert’s Piano Shop Instrument Repairs 180.00 Rural School Advocates of Iowa Dues 750.00 School Administrators of Ia Registrations 168.00 School Health Corporation Health Supplies 328.76 Skold Door & Floor Company Building Repairs 495.00 Smith and Son General Supplies 301.50 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc. Instructional Supplies 145.05 Su Insurance Company Equipment Repair 387.00 Thomas Bus Sales Inc Repair Parts 2,002.88 Travis Mechanical Hvac Repairs 1,512.72 Unity Point At Home Purchased Service 1,440.00 Walmart General Supplies 229.03 Ward’s Science Instructional Supplies 65.65 Woodcraft Supply Perkins Instructional Supplies 369.45 Woodworker’s Supply, Inc. IA Resale 130.41 TOTAL $113,765.75 __________ ACTIVITY FUND BILLS 4 Seasons Fund Raising Merchandise $10,773.05 Agile Sports Technologies Software 300.00 Applegate, Ben Officiating 95.00 Baxter, Robert Officiating 170.00 BMO Mastercard Supplies, Software &Travel 744.05 Brandt, Dave Officiating 130.00 BSN Sports, Inc Clothing 1,035.18 Caley, Michael Officiating 95.00 Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Supplies 475.26 CD General Fund Concession Payroll 307.25 Clark, Cierra Reimburse / Supplies 20.35 Clark, Kendall Officiating 170.00 Clayton, Dan Officiating 95.00 Comer, Aaron Reimburse / Supplies 57.93 Dannco Supplies & Awards 731.25 Decker Sporting Goods Supplies 21.90 Dick, Steve Officiating 95.00 Dollar General Supplies 67.80 Flaws, Jim Officiating 95.00 Frost, Kevin Officiating 130.00 Fuller, Darlene Reimburse / Supplies 91.47 Gilbert True Value Supplies 74.78 Goos, Neil Officiating 130.00 Graphic Edge Clothing 367.41 Graven, Travis Officiating 95.00 Gray, Brian Officiating 170.00 Great American Opportunities, Inc Magazine Sales 2,575.30 GTM Sportswear Clothing 508.95 Hudnut, Rich Officiating 95.00 Hy-Vee Concessions & Supplies 1,143.39 IHSAA Supplies 60.00 Invinci Graphics II Supplies 50.40 Iowa Girls’ Hs Athletic Union Supplies 24.00 Jacobus, Larry

Officiating 95.00 Keeney, Rebecca Reimburse / Supplies 34.83 Kern, Daniel Officiating 95.00 Ksiazek, Brent Officiating 170.00 Leon Plumbing Works, L.C. Supplies 27.50 Lynch, Chris Officiating 95.00 Maeder, Derek Officiating 170.00 Minnick, Annalise Reimburse / Supplies 22.55 National FFA Organization Supplies 1,335.50 Neff Company Awards 340.69 Noah, Scott Officiating 95.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr. Supplies 70.00 Office Machines Co Supplies 15.98 Omni Cheer Clothing 220.63 Osterhaus, Tim Officiating 95.00 Physiotherapy Associates Purchased Services 450.00 Pride of Iowa Conf.

Dues & Fees 691.67 Rhum, Dalton Purchased Services 307.25 Sam’s Club Concessions 879.34 Seidl, Brian Officiating 95.00 Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Supplies 30.00 Thomas, Chris Officiating 95.00 Thundering Hills Farm Supplies 520.00 Trackwrestling Software 88.39 Weber, Chris Officiating 95.00 Wik, Craig Purchased Services 100.00 Williams, J.P. Officiating 170.00 TOTAL $27,399.05 __________

Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Anderson Erickson Dairy Milk $3,998.42 Jimmy Buckingham Lunch Refund 120.00 EMS Detergent Services Cleaning Supplies 224.98 Gilbert True Value Repair Parts 10.99 Green Hills AEA Laminating 1.05 GRM Telephone 15.52 Hy-Vee Groceries 1,360.32 KECK, Inc Groceries 3,666.58 Loffredo Fruit & Vegetables 4,058.35 Martin Brothers Distributing Groceries 12,923.46 Fund Total: $26,379.67 __________ PPEL BILLS Great American Financial Services lease for copy machines $1,679.00 TOTAL $1,679.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Van Maanen Electric pay app 1 for contract C Track & Field proj $85,348.00 Boyd Construction pay app 3 for contract B Track & Field proj 25,365.00 TOTAL $110,713.00 MANAGEMENT FUND SU Insurance Company qtrly equip breakdown Insurance Premium $18,878.25 TOTAL $18,878.25 SIGNED: Igor Takacs

President ATTEST: Becky Wood Board Secretary 1t48 Dec 30, 2015

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE (continued from page 6) $195.00.

Jason Michael Edwards, Lakota, IA, Parks and public lands - parking violation. Total $73.50.

Wanda Ollis Lindsey, Van Wert, IA, no deer license or tag.

Total $93.75.

David Neill Andrews, Kansas City, MO, speeding 55 or over zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $135.68.

Robert Rumell Goods, Des Moines, IA, no registration. Total $168.75.

William C. Robinson, Chicago, IL, speeding 55 or over zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $145.80.

Joshua A. Smith, Decatur, IA, no registration. Total $217.69.

Joshua A. Smith, Decatur, IA,, operating without registration. Total $217.69.

Michelle Ledawna Valenti, Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $142.50.

COURT CASES PENDING

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri vs. Colton William Schmidt, defendant.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS DAJO Corporation to Carol Krutsinger - All that part of the W ½ NE 1/4 and all that part of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 1, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying N and W of Yukon Road; NW 1/4; NE 1/4 SW 1/4 lying N of Yukon Road; EXCEPT A parcel of land located in a portion of Section 1, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron pin ...

To POB; All in Section 1, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; NE 1/4; NE 1/4 SE 1/4; All of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 lying N and E of Township Road; EXCEPT A parcel of land located in a portion of Section 2, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron pin ... to POB; All in Section 2, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

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Holiday Closing for Quilt Country in Lamoni Due to the calendar schedule this year, Quilt Country Family Restaurant will be closed December 24 through January 6 and will reopen Thursday, January 7 for regular business hours.

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NO EXCEPTIONS Blind ad: 20 cents per word Blind Ads: When the name of advertiser or phone number is not given in ad involving answering or handling inquiries by our office force, an additional charge of $2.00 to the above rate will be made.

Displayed classified ads with borders are $5.00 per inch.

In Memoriams will be basic charge of $15.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 20 cents a line over 25.

All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

Cards of Thanks: A charge of $5.00 is made on all cards of thanks of not over 50 words, in-cluding signatures. Cards of Thanks over 50 words will be charged at the rate of 10 cents a word over 50 words.

Obituaries - A charge of $18.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

Engagement and wedding pictures: single column, $4; two column, $5.

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NOTICE NOTICE: “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”

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HELD WANTED HELP WANTED: We have the following openings for qualified individuals: Competitive Pay Scale and Weekend Bonus - Certified Nurse Aides various shifts and LPN part time, various shifts. All staff must be willing to work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays. We need individuals who want to provide excellent care to our residents. Honestly and dependability are a must. If you would like to join a team that is striving for excellence, please accept our invitation to apply.

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City of Lamoni Hiring

Recreation / Community Center Director

The Director will coordinate Recreation activities (in conjunction with the Rec. Commission) and facilitate coordination of the Community Center events. Duties include: • Coordinate and advertise recreation activities in conjunction with Rec. Commission.

• Develop electronic presence via City Website, Facebook, etc.

• Conduct and coordinate an active public relations program by news releases the local paper and by participating in community events.

• Schedule all center events / meetings and maintain a record thereof.

• Collect rentals and deposits and refund deposits.

• Develop, coordinate, and expand new and existing Recreation and Community Center programs.

• Networking with community to generate additional recreational contacts and rentals of the Community Center.

• Monitor expenses and revenues to stay within budget.

• Routinely moving tables, stocking supplies, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, a general understanding of recreational programs, commissions and municipal functions. Excellent computer skills required with a basic knowledge of internet posting, facebook, and email correspondence. Applications can be picked up at City Hall at 190 South Chestnut Street in Lamoni and will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete job description available upon request.

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$25,000 Needed for Matching Grant for Leon’s Noel Park

Decatur County Sheriff’s Department Continues Tradition of Giving Pictured with Santa Claus, back left – Leon Police Chief Chris Lane, Michaela Lane, dispatch, Chief Deputy Ben Boswell and Sheriff Bert Muir.

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, with the help of Leon Police Chief Chris Lane, continued its annual tradition to spread Christmas cheer around the county. Officers, staff, volunteers and of course, Santa, spent the evening of December 22 traveling around the county visiting several deserving families, taking them toys and food boxes. “This is a valuable program that we feel helps make Christmas a little brighter for many families,” stated Sheriff Muir. “As always, this program is made possible due to the collective efforts with our department and the communities of the county.”

2015 A Year in Review (continued from page 1) several goals during her senior basketball year by breaking multiple school records.

February 18 ...

Central Decatur basketball teams both won the Pride of Iowa Conference championship.

Jacky Kuster, operator of restaurants in Lineville, Decatur and Davis City, died as the result of a single vehicle accident on County Road J-66.

Kyle Sheetz accepted the position of water/waste water director for the City of Leon.

Sheetz replaced Jr. Jennings who recently retired.

February 25 ...

Trenton Wells and Colton Ranney both finished 5th at the State Wrestling Tournament.

Gabe Roberts and Hanna Mendenhall both advanced to district FFA competition.

Eighth grader Eliott Ness became the first paid member of CD’s Middle School FFA Chapter. Twenty-two members

were enrolled in the pilot program.

March 4 ...

Maggie Lindsey was named 2014 Leon Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

The Central Trail FFA received a $2,500.00 donation from the Noah Yoder family and America’s Farmers Grow Communities sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The chapter chose to use the funds to help sponsor their Meals From the Heartland project.

The Decatur County Hospital was transitioning inpatient rounds from the CHCSI physicians to doctors provided by the hospital.

March 11 ...

The students at South Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading lots of his books and dressing up as various characters in his books.

The state-wide Alert Iowa notification system became operational in Decatur County advised Emergency Management Coordinator Rich Erke. The system was to enable local officials to send emergency related alerts to the public in a quick

SPECIAL HOURS Closing at 2:00 p.m. December 30 for INVENTORY. Closing at 2:00 p.m. December 31 and closed through January 2 to spend time with our families.

Best Wishes for you in the New Year!

We count each of you in our blessings.

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8:30 p.m.

DJ and Dance Tickets $10 per person *Advance ticket purchase requested in order to determine amount of food needed*

Call the Club at 641-446-4529 for tickets or contact Angie or Patrick Hartley 515-782-8798 or email: angela@hill-hartley.com

and efficient manner through different channels of communication.

Gilbert Home Comfort, located north of Leon, received an award for being the number 1 Water Furnace Geothermal Dealer in Iowa.

March 18 ...

Junior Jennings was named 2014 Community Operator of the year by the Iowa Rural Water Association.

Peyton Pederson, junior at Central Decatur eclipsed the 1000 point mark during the 2014-15 basketball season.

March 25 ...

Mayor Rob Kilgore, Chief

During the summer months, the ballfields at Noel Park are used on daily basis by youth of all of ages.

(file photo) The City of Leon, in conjunction with the Leon Visioning Committee, has been awarded a $50,000 DEKKO Foundation grant to make improvements at Leon’s Noel Park.

The grant is a 2 to 1 matching grant which means the city must raise $25,000 in donations to get the entire $50,000 grant from the DEKKO Foundation.

The purpose of the grant

is installation of sidewalks and expanding parking. Sidewalks will be installed that will make two loops and connect the entire park. The park is home to 3 ballfields, playground equipment and baseketball court.

This will not only make it much safer and easier to walk around the park, but will also make Noel Park a destination for out-

of Police Ron Zeiss and Officer Andy Woods all resigned from their City of Leon positions.

After 37 years of service to the Decatur County Hospital as an ambulance driver and paramedic, Kevin Frost retired.

Aaron Linhart was selected as a finalist in FFA’s Star over Iowa Pageant.

Central Decatur’s Jazz Band competed in the State Jazz Competition.

New Website for Leon Journal-Reporter

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Fundraising efforts are underway to raise $25,000. Donations of any amount are welcomed. For a $100 donation, you can purchase a 4 foot section of the sidewalk with a plaque embedded in it to put your name on or it would be a great way to memorialize a loved one.

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