The Leon Journal-Reporter - April 13, 2022

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 11

County Honors April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

connections that will strengthen families and build happy and safe childhoods for our kids," stated Rash, Decatur County Public Health Administrator.

"We all have a role in preventing child abuse.

These proclamations make a proud statement that the health and safety of our children are our priority."

Those in attendance gathered around

the Board of Supervisors as Chairman Christensen read and signed the following proclamation.

WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem that can be prevented; and WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of Iowa; and WHEREAS, child abuse can have longterm psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental wellbeing of children; and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health, communityand faith-based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and families; and WHEREAS, all members of a commu-

nity benefit from creating conditions that support strong and healthy families; and WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and thriving children and families; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel Christensen, Decatur County Board of Supervisors Chairman, do hereby proclaim April as NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in DECATUR COUNTY and urge all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.

State Qualifier in the FFA Creed Speaking her freshman year, and continued building her leadership skills through her involvement in Prepared Public Speaking.

Chloe has excelled at horse judging helping her team achieve Top 5 finishes in the Iowa FFA Horse Judging Career Development Event. Chloe also lead the chapter by serving as Sentinel, Treasurer, and Vice-President.

Chloe closed out her high school FFA career by serving as the South Central District FFA Vice-President, receiving an Academic Achievement Award, and being named the Star in Agricultural Placement. Chloe was chosen by her peers,

due to her dedication to not only the Central Trail FFA, but the entire National FFA Organization, to receive the Dekalb Outstanding Senior Award.

Dekalb has been sponsoring this outstanding senior award for the past 75 years.

As the winner of the 2022 award, Hamaker’s name will be placed on a permanent plaque displayed in the high school ag room.

Monsanto, a longtime supporter of agricultural education, FFA, 4-H and other farm youth organizations and initiatives, has sponsored the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, named for its brand of seed, since

1998. Monsanto is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.

Group of healtcare, public health, and law enforcement personnel join the Decatur County Board of Supervisors in proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Decatur County.

Holly Rash from Decatur County Public Health, along with members of law enforcement personnel and healthcare professionals met with the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the courthouse on Monday afternoon, April 4, for the purposes of showing their support to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Decatur

County.

Rash shared the following County statistics about child abuse reported in 2019: *DECATUR COUNTY - 1,770 children ages 0-17; 89 cases of abuse reported; 50.7% of them were founded cases of abuse; 11th highest county in the state. *CLARKE COUNTY - 2,353 children ages 0-17; 185 cases of abuse reported; 43.1% of cas-

es were founded cases of abuse; 2nd highest county in the state.

Rash also shared that Prevent Child Abuse Iowa works with communities around the state as a part of their mission to "empower community prevention efforts to provide safe and happy childhoods.

"The success of our community relies on each of us to build

Hamaker Wins Coveted DEKALB Award Chloe Hamaker of the Central Trail FFA was recently presented with the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, during the Central Trail FFA Banquet held Tuesday, March 29 at the high school.

The award is sponsored by Bill Fischer of the Monsanto Company.

Chloe Hamaker, the daughter of Clint and Judy Hamaker, has been an asset to the Central Trail FFA from the time she began her FFA career. She pushed herself to get involved, overcoming her fears to reach so many goals.

Chloe was an Iowa FFA

Holy Week Prayer Breakfasts Monday, April 11 - Friday, April 15 7:00 - 7:45 a.m.

Wednesday, April 13 - Host: St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Speaker: Deacon Reiny Kunze Thursday, April 14 - Host: Leon Assembly of God Speaker: Rev. Joshua Hostetler Friday, April 15 - Host: Loving Chapel UMC Speaker: Elder John Dunsdon Sponsored by the Decatur County Ministerial Alliance

Easter Week Church Services Around the Area ***As Reported by Press Time***

Leon Lions Club Recognition The Leon Lions Club held its annual honor night Monday evening, April 4, in the Central Decatur High School gymnasium.

For over 60 years, the local club has supported student academic achievements by holding this award’s night. Central Decatur students who have attained the honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year and those seniors who have attained honor roll status all four

years while at CD were recognized.

The evening began with a Welcome by the Leon Lions Club members, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The keynote speaker was then introduced before the awards ceremony.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Mr. Pete Buckingham, a 1991 Central Decatur alumni. Pete currently works as the GIS Director at JCG, out of

the Leon office.

Following Mr. Buckingham’s address to the students, Lions’ member Dee Winebrenner, who served as Master of Ceremonies, with the assistance of Lucas Gilliland, club president, presented the academic awards to the students.

The club also recognized Cadence Clark as the recipient of the Lions’ Scholarship.

Those students honored for their aca-

Little River Bait House OPEN

The Little River Bait House opened up on April 1. They are open Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to noon; Wednesday Closed; Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

They offer a selection of live bait, fishing tackle and supplies, ice, beverages, snacks, and firewood along with fishing and hunting licenses. demics for attaining the honor roll all four years were: Devin Adams, Mya Applegate, Colton Barnes, Carson Bethards, Matthew Boothe, Kyle Buckingham, Cadence Clark, Quentin Coffelt, Logan Coon, Mara Dykes, Addiston Graham, Ashton Gregg, Chloe Hamaker, Hallee Hamilton, Tres(continued on page 10)

St. Brendan Catholic Church *Holy Thursday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. *Good Friday Service, April 15 at noon *Easter Vigil, April 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Weldon Fellowship Methodist Church *Good Friday Service, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. *Easter Sunday, April 17 at 9:30 a.m.

High Point United Methodist Church *Maundy Thursday Service, Wed., April 13 at 7:00 p.m.

(NOTE DATE CHANGE) Living Last Supper. *Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Loving Chapel United Methodist Church *Easter Sunday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church *Easter Sunday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Lamoni First Baptist *Sunrise Service/Breakfast, April 17 at 7:00 a.m. *Easter Sunday, April 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Those students honored for their academics for attaining the honor roll all four years are pictured l-r: Devin Adams, Mya Applegate, Colton Barnes, Matthew Boothe, Cadence Clark, Quentin Coffelt, Mara Dykes, Hallee Hamilton, Tresley Hamilton, Maggie Layton, Lauren Martin, Jaden Toney and Jenna Young. Not pictured: Carson Bethards, Kyle Buckingham, Logan Coon, Addiston Graham, Ashton Gregg, Chloe Hamaker, Reece Hill, Trey Hullinger, Tyke Hullinger, Gabrielle Mathis, Aries McGuire, Gatlynn Miller, Jordan Proctor, Seth Reed, Kylee Rockhold, Elly Sheetz, Jacob Smith, Isabel Stone, Emma Tharp and Kendra Williams. (contributed photo)

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DEATH NOTICE THOMPSON, C. Michael (Mike), 86, of West Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Morning Star Senior Living. A private memorial graveside service and inurnment will be held in the Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Missouri.

Arrangements are through the Roberson Funeral Home, in Princeton.

WEST, Eula Mae, 89, of Weldon, Iowa, died on Monday, February, 28, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Weldon Christian Church, in Weldon.

Following the services, an interment will be held in the Maple Hill Cemetery, in Osceola, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Weldon Christian Church.

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as his future life partner. On June 22, 1957, he married Roberta Ruth Fuller in Princeton, MO. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2020. In 1963, they purchased their first farm and moved to Leon, IA to raise their family, corn, soybeans, hogs and cattle. Mike entered and was successful in many yield contests, served on the Grand River Mutual Telephone Board for 28 years and was part owner in a John Deere Dealership, all while continuing to grow the farm.

After retiring from farming, Mike and Roberta moved to Ankeny, IA and built and operated Central Iowa Self Storage. Mike always enjoyed spending time watching his sons compete in athletics and motorsports.

Mike attended the Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Evan Thompson.

Mike is survived by his sons, Chuck (Mikki) Thompson, Bethany, MO, Dave (Joanna) Thompson, Las Vegas, NV, Steve (Kelly) Thompson, Leon, IA and Jim (Tina) Thompson, West Des Moines, IA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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C. MICHAEL (MIKE) THOMPSON C. Michael (Mike) Thompson, 86, West Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Morning Star Senior Living.

Mike was born on June 22, 1935, in Franklin, Indiana the son of Dr. Charles H and Saralee (England) Thompson.

He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany.

Mike spent many years living with his Great Aunt and Uncle on the farm southeast of Princeton, which meant he would ride the same school bus

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EULA MAE WEST Eula Mae West passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2022, at the age of 89. Eula was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Eddie Dean West and their son James Rodney West. She is survived by her 3 sons; Kevin West of Lansing, KS; Geron West of Weldon, IA; and Mark West and wife Theresa of Weldon, IA. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by one sister Connie Hook of

Weldon, Iowa.

Eula graduated from Osceola High School in 1950. In 1952 Eula met Eddie on a date at a roller-skating rink in Des Moines while he was on a weekend pass serving in the US Army. The romance quickly blossomed into marriage in September of 1953. They would live on the farm in rural Weldon for several years before they would move to Nashville, TN so Eddie could attend Trevecca Nazarene University.

Eula served alongside Eddie in every ministry area they lived.

For 27+ years they served The Church of the Nazarene faithfully in several communities of Washington, Monticello, Farmington, Shenandoah, Bettendorf, and Estherville.

While living in Estherville their youngest son, James was tragically killed in an automobile accident in January of 1985. Shortly after Jim’s death Ed and Eula moved to Olathe, KS where she worked for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. In 1995 they moved back to Weldon to care for their parents and Eula worked at what is now Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola.

Eula was a special woman, daughter of Maurice and Leah Keeler, sister to Connie Hook, wife to Eddie, mom to 4 boys, grandma and great grandma to 22, homemaker for many, dedicated pastor’s wife, and committed employee by serving in several nursing homes in many of the communities where they lived. After their return to Iowa in 1995, Eula served her parents by providing homecare to them and continuing to serve the community through bible studies and working in the annual Vacation Bible School at the Weldon Christian Church. She loved serving people and found great joy in being an encourager to those around her.

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WAYNE EDWIN BUCY Wayne Edwin Bucy, age 100, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away April 2, 2022 in Bonita Springs, FL. Wayne was born on October 28, 1921, the oldest son of Oscar James Bucy and Verda Mae (Hembry) Bucy on a farm northwest of Lamoni, Iowa.

He attended Bloomington Country School in Lamoni and graduated high school in Lamoni, Iowa. To earn money after school, he worked at the Lamoni Creamery wrapping butter, and delivering milk on his bicycle. Wayne went on to Fairfax Aviation School in Kansas City, Kansas, to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot. He attended East Tennessee State Teachers College thru U.S. Air Corps in Johnson City, TN. Wayne went on to the National School of Aeronautics as an instructor in Kansas City, MO. He served in the U.S. Air Corps from 1943 – 1945 and worked for Pacific Airmotive in Kansas City, MO, American Airline, St. Joseph, MO, Alaska Airlines, Inc. in Everett, WA and Flying Tigers in Burbank, CA. Wayne married Bonnie Elaine Evans on March 18, 1945, at the Leon Church of Christ in Leon, IA. They were married 76 years before her death on February 26, 2022. They both were baptized and lifelong members of the Church of Christ.

Throughout his various employments with the Airlines, his career of product support engineer for 30 years, with United Technologies, Inc. Pratt & Whitney Aircrafts, proved to be the most rewarding.

He had many overseas

assignments and lived in Germany and Australia for 8 years each.

In 1983, Wayne retired in Renton, Washington and for many years, enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Bonnie. He also enjoyed playing tennis, gardening, fishing and hunting with his Brittany spaniels, Roxie and Libby. In 1998, they moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, his greatest joy there, was playing tennis, and in 2004 they moved to Bonita Springs, FL to be near family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 76 years, Bonnie Elaine (Evans) Bucy; his brother, Oscar “Jim” Bucy, Jr. and wife, Juleen; and his sisters, Neva Smith and husband, Lloyd, Marie St. Clair, and Juanita Palmer.

Wayne is survived by his 2 children, Carolle Lynne (Bucy) Kinney and husband, Robert of Bonita Springs, FL and Jeffrey Wayne Bucy and wife, Dena of Loveland, CO; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Tamra, Amber, and Karah; 9 great-grandchildren, Chandler, Jaxson, Rocco, Dylan, Katie, Alyssa, Remi, Brody, Layne; 2 step-grandchildren, Rodney and Shannon Kinney and 2 step-great grandchildren, Alex and Weston Kinney.

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County Soil & Water Monthly Meeting The Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioner's monthly meeting will be held on April 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at 303 SW Lorraine St., Leon.

Tentative agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's report and bills; approval of IFIP payments, amendments, maintenance agreements and applications; district business and plans for next meeting.

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Social News Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary

The Family of

Homer and Susie Hershberger Would like to invite you to an

Open House to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, April 17 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Leon Salem Mennonite Church 21033 Lineville Rd Leon, IA 50144 Cards may be sent to: Homer and Susie Hershberger 22931 Lineville Rd Leon, IA 50144 Light Refreshments Served.

No gifts are necesary.

in Pella, Iowa.

Kaye, as she was known, grew up and attended school in Leon, Iowa, graduating in 1964. She was married to Orval Lyle Helton for a short time and blessed with two sons, Lyle Dean and Allan.

On January 26, 1968, Kaye married Gary Easton.

They were blessed with two sons, Phillip and Stephen, who died in infancy.

The family lived various places in Iowa includCHERYL KAYE ing Osceola, Weldon, EASTON Cheryl Kaye Easton, Leon, Lamoni and, Kelage 75, of Pella, Iowa, lerton. She was a fullwas born the youngest time wife, mother, and of ten children on Sep- homemaker until the tember 9, 1946, in Web- children were grown ster City, Iowa to Wil- when she began her liam Louis and Mary work career. Working Opal (Jones) Norris. at O’Bryan Brothers in She died at her son’s Leon, Graceland Colhome on April 1, 2022, lege Cafeteria, the Kel-

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lerton Café, and retired from Osceola Foods in Osceola.

In her free time Kaye loved being outside in the sun with her family, especially the grandchildren. She had fond memories of playing the piano and singing with her siblings. She also enjoyed reading, listening to Elvis, and family gatherings, especially those with her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and the time spent and road trips with daughter-in-law, Sherrie.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Gary Easton in March of 2011; grandson, Trenton Helton; siblings, Martha Green, Larry Norris, Bob Norris, Helen Wolfe, Carole Zimmerman, and Velma Eiders; and Gary’s siblings, Shirley Pyle, Joyce Norris, Harold Easton, Leora Whitham, Dale Easton, and Art Easton. Those who will miss her most are her sons and their wives, Lyle and Joni Helton of Bloomfield, Iowa, Allan and Sherrie Helton of Pella, Iowa, and Phil and Kate Easton of Indianola, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Terence (Paige), Taylor (Chase), Lindsey (Cody), Joey (Nicci), Stacey, Justyne, Brenden, Cheadi-lyn, and Sebastian; seven great grandchildren, Peyton, Kinlee, Haley, Alix, Bodhi, Jordy, and Oliver; six step great grandchildren; siblings, Sherry and David Peters of Leon, Iowa, Bill and Jeanne Norris of Chariton, Iowa, and Mary Kuhfus of Iowa Falls, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Alice Norris of Smithville, Missouri, Lois Cannon, and Sheryl Easton, both of Leon, Iowa; brother-in-law, Charlie and Joyce Easton of Leon; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day 446-4555 *Bread/butter, milk and dessert included.

Wed., Apr. 13 Shrimp scampi linguini pasta, spring vegetable medley.

Thurs., Apr. 14 Blackened salmon, Caesar salad with Parmesan cheese, croutons.

Fri., Apr. 15 Meatloaf, hash browns casserole, corn.

Mon., Apr. 18 Grilled pork chops, baked potato, Pacific blend vegetables.

Tues., Apr. 19 Grilled flank steak, salad, grilled red onions, tomatoes.

Wed., Apr. 20 - Bic Mac Sloppy Joe's, fries, green beans.

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Daily menu item or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk provided daily.

BREAKFAST Wed., Apr. 13 Chicken and waffles Thurs., Apr. 14 "Local" sausage gravy and biscuits Fri., Apr. 15 - NO SCHOOL Mon., Apr. 18 - Mini waffles Tues., Apr. 19 Breakfast burrito Wed., Apr. 20 Breakfast pizza LUNCH Wed., Apr. 13 Chicken strips, Cole slaw, baked beans.

Thurs., Apr. 14 Hot dog/bun, Ranch dice potatoes, corn.

Fri., Apr. 15 - NO SCHOOL Mon., Apr. 18 - Beef Nacho/queso, lettuce,

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Former Art Teacher Helps Out in the Classroom

Pictured above from left to right: DeLaney Brown, Mr. Doug Kouba, and Izzy Triggs.

Former CD art teacher, Mr. Doug Kouba, has been a guest artist in Mrs.

County Retired School Personnel Association Unit The Decatur County Unit of IRSPA held their first meeting during the 2022 calendar year on March 14, 2022 at the Parkview Community Room in Leon.

Six members answered the Roll Call: “Your favorite healthy food”.

Joan Bolon was hostess. In a follow-up from the program presented at the November meeting, Jan Chambers gave a brief overview of the book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” — which is a motivational tool that has been distributed by the Leon Public Library Board of Trustees to community and county leaders in order to spark conversation about how library services can be improved and to garner suggestions for new services the Library might provide. Joan Bolon brought a St. Patrick’s Day game to play. Members enjoyed time to just talk and catch up on each other since the last meeting (continued on page 4) corn-n-bean salsa Tues., Apr. 19 Eggs, sausage link, French toast sticks Wed., Apr. 20 Breaded chicken sandwich/bun, Cole slaw, baked beans.

Julie Pedersen’s high school art room.

Mr. Kouba demonstrated how to throw a cylinder on the pottery wheel.

He will be spending several days in the classroom working one-on-one with indi-

vidual students to help them throw a cylinder.

Kouba has been visiting the art room for several years during the Drawing and Ceramics class clay unit. With his help, the students are successful in creating their clay projects.

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Please bring your own POND water. Taking walleye orders for Fall delivery.

Private Deliveries Available. Fish Farm open by Appointment.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (April 10, 2002) Three Central Decatur seniors were honored by the Leon Lions Club for achieving the honor roll all four years: Anna Arnold, Trenton Norman and Alicia Stone. These seniors received their awards from Bob Bixby, president of Leon Lion's Club and Dee Winebrenner, secretary.

Manuel Atwood received the "Educator of the Year" and Trenton Norman received the Leon Lion's Club scholarship.

As part of a preprom. event and coordinated in part by the local SADD organization, Central Decatur Community School sponsored a TIPS/ THINK FIRST injury prevention program for its students at the high school. The presentation included a short movie "On The Edge," a factual talk, a short EMS video and a talk by a young person who had received either a brain injury or a spinal cord injury who shared their personal experiences.

Virginia Cooper of Leon had a card shower celebrating her 78th birthday on April 14.

The family of Neil

Stark of Grand River, held a card shower honoring his 90th birthday.

The family of Gene and Debbie Cooper of rural Leon, held a card shower celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary April 15.

A card shower was held for Thayis Breckenridge, of Leon, celebrating her 80th birthday.

Mrs. Bonnie Clark, middle school teacher, hosted a middle school assembly where the students received awards for honor roll and perfect attendance.

CD Senior Spotlights were: Trenton Allen Norman, son of Allen and Debbie Norman of Decatur and Russell Dean Richardson, of Leon, son of Jean and Gary Campbell and Les and Susan Richardson.

50 Years Ago (April 13, 1972) Leon Lions Club four year honor roll students were Kathy Toney, Debbie Mendenhall, Cindy Chastain, Tina Webb, Ronda Dobson, Mike Pierson, Larry Henderson, Rodney Carter and Gary Gilbert. Speaker for the banquet was Bernie Saggau, executive secretary of the Iowa

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High School Athletic Association.

Receiving five year 4-H Leader recognition pins were John McKibben, Don Beers, Oscar Bucy, Dean Bremer, Paul Griffith, and Mrs. Millard Stripe.

Fifth District Congressman Bill Scherle was the main speaker to 350 individuals who attended the Decatur County Farm Bureau Rural-Urban Banquet held in the high school gym.

Those from Decatur County who attended the Families of the Future Conference were: Carl Bemehl, Lois Stewart, Gladys Rumley, Kathleen Decker, Rosanna Sissel, Fr. John Lorenz, Rev. Paul Connelly, Colette and Ronald Benge, all of Leon; Anneta Gehlhaar and Phyllis Fight, of Garden Grove; Susie Wilson, of Davis City; Betty Hindes, of Lamoni; and Polly Price, of Weldon.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Binning flew to Washington D.C. to visit their son Mike.

The City of Leon was giving property owners one month to have junk cars removed free of charge by contacting City Hall.

Cleo, an 18-monthold Bassett Hound belonging to the Bud Hooks of rural Weldon, gave birth to 16 pups.

Several from the Decatur area reported getting their early garden planted.

Don Bacon of Leon Chapter No. 33, Royal Arch Masons, was honored by being appointed to the office of Grand Captain of the Host at the 116th annual convention of the Grand Chapter.

Attending from the Leon area were Ed Epperly, W.M. Dingman, Orville Dale, Dalton Jones, Allen Hughes and Forest Miller. Wives at the installation were Eula Bacon, Lavern Epperly, Maxine Dingman and Eleanora Miller.

Enjoying ice cream and cake at the Emmitt Craig home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Don Gordon, Shondell and Chris of Denver, CO were Mr. and Mrs. Meryle Gordon, Richard and Doug; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Corsbie, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Adams, Mary and Vicki; Mr. and Mrs. Garland Craig, Greg and Rodney; Merlyn Corsbie; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Horney; Mr. and Mrs. Rich Horney and Kim Gillespie.

75 YEARS AGO (April 10, 1947) Pilot Parachuted From Plane Near Leon – Lt. J.N. Wilson, Navy pilot, suffered only minor injuries when he bailed out of a torpedo bomber seven miles southeast of Leon during a rain storm and landed in a scrub oak tree.

"The last time I looked at my altimeter," stated Lt. Wilson, "it showed 1500 feet. All kinds of trouble had developed and I couldn't gain altitude, so I jumped."

Lt. Wilson was picked up by a Wisconsin motorist as he was walking down the LeonLineville road toward this city. The passing transient brought Lt. Wilson to the Middle States Utilities Co. office where Jean Leeper, secretary, contacted a doctor who gave him first aid.

Girl miraculously Escaped Death

by Lightning Bolts – Betty June Hembry, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hembry, who lived southwest of Decatur, miraculously escaped death from a freak lightning bolt. Because her father was ill with the flu, Betty was helping her

mother with the evening chores at the barn during a rainstorm.

She had stepped to

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on its cover); and “50 Adventures in the 50 States”.

Unit members were very pleased with the choices of these colorful books.

These books are available for checkout in the children’s library room.

The District 4 meeting of the state IRSPA will be held May 17, 2022 at the Hotel Patee in Perry. All local members may attend.

Donnella Welborn arranged for students from Ms. Rosa Sondag’s plant science classes to present a program for the group. Ms. Sondag has been instrumental in writing grants and getting matching funds in order to build a greenhouse on the grounds of the Central Decatur North School complex in 2019. 20212022 Greenhouse Manager Julesa Suazo used a computer presentation to take the group on a pictorial tour of the projects the students are managing.

This started with outdoor raised beds; indoor plants in the greenhouse, and plant projects inside in the Agriculture classroom. Cincie McElfish, Adriana Benda, Elly Sheets, and Chloe Hamaker also gave part of the presentation. In the past two years the students have harvested romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Much of what they have harvested is used in the school lunch program at Central Decatur. Extra produce that can’t be used at the School is given to the Terrace Park and Westview Acres facilities or do-

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in 2021.

The Unit met again on April 4, 2022 at the Leon Community Center.

The hostess was Donnella Welborn.

Roll Call — “A spring time tradition at your house” was answered by 5 members and one guest. Unit members Jean Campbell, Jan Chambers, Leonore Coffelt, Barb Dunsdon, and Donnella Welborn were pleased to welcome Connie Marker to our meeting.

President Jan Chambers conducted a short business meeting. Secretary Joan Bolon was absent and her email did not arrive before the meeting, so no minutes were read.

Treasurer Leonore Coffelt gave the financial report.

John Dunsdon was kind enough to deliver to the meeting one of the two books that the Unit has given to the Public Library in honor of our deceased member Helen Flummer.

Helen loved to travel during summer vacations from teaching; and was very proud to have visited all over the United States on bus tours. The books purchased in her memory are: “The 50 States” (colored map

nated through the local food pantry. Inside the greenhouse the students are using a hydroponics system to grow plants. Plants are grown in water and fertilized with liquid fertilizer. Prior to having the actual greenhouse on the school grounds, CD students started a Aquaponics system.

This endeavor is in its 5th year. This year the class is growing Tilapia fish. The waste from the fish moves through a system before fertilizing the plants that are the final stage of the process.

During 2021-2022, the focus is on growing buttercrunch lettuce.

The students involved in these projects not only give presentations to adult groups, but are also involved in teaching sessions with elementary students. The girls brought succulent plants for each adult present.

To conclude the meeting, Jean Campbell gave a demonstration on how to use a portable mixer and one beater to electronically twist yarn into “ropes” for packages or whatever use the creator wishes to use them for.

She brought other examples of crafts that she has been working on.

The next meeting of the Unit will be at 9 a.m. on May 2, 2022 at the Leon Community Center with Becky Helton as hostess.

Anyone who has retired as a worker from L EAR a school is welcome to attend these meetings.

We would love to have more people join with us.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 13, 2022

CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY Happy Easter! The Grand River Lions Club will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 16th. Meet at the Lions Club around 1pm and as the tradition continues, everyone will walk to the city park together for the hunt.

Weather permitting ice cream will be served at the Community Center shelter house right after.

Cleanup at the parks was completed on Saturday and was successful. More trees have also been planted at the city park.

Have a very happy Easter!!

Andover

LIZ CARPENTER Here we are halfway through April already! This time of year that means taxes are due! Hope you all have that done already.

Holly Parkhurst reports that Benson’s cat had kittens this week so they’ve been watching them all week. They also started incubating some chicken eggs and are anxious to candle them this week to see how they’re doing.

Benson will love the little baby chicks!

Clay Parkhust says there is not much but work going on around his place. Mostly they were busy cleaning up around the house and the yard getting rid of brush when he wasn’t working at his job.

Ivan Lane stayed pretty close to home last week. He did get out to check the cows and enjoy a little fresh air and sunshine.

Drew Parkhurst is helping teach his son about turkey hunting.

Youth turkey season started this weekend.

His son, Keegan has been going out trying to get himself a turkey.

He had some close calls but no luck yet. He still has some time to get that Thanksgiving dinner.

Good luck, Keegan.

Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane have been busy with new baby calves being born. They both agree

it is fun to see them running around and playing. Cassie has 2 momma cats having babies soon if anyone wants any kittens when they're ready!

Philinda Snethen was busy last week.

Tuesday she went to Des Moines with Kyle Booth and met up with Kay Herring. On Wednesday night she had a pizza birthday party for Kyle Booth.

Debbie and Stuart Silver, Amy McBirnie, and Liz Carpenter helped celebrate his big day. His age you ask?

Kyle is the first prime times the fifth prime years old. Just a young fella. Happy Birthday, Kyle!

There was some interesting conversation during Kyle Booth’s birthday party. Seems there was some pretty nefarious activity in the Davis City area many, many decades ago. Need to visit the Lamoni Chronicle archives again soon.

Liz Carpenter went to Bethany Friday after school to take care of some business and do a little shopping.

Friday Philinda Snethen went to Corydon and visited her sister Fay Andrew and friend Bob Mortimore.

Liz Carpenter and Philinda Snethen enjoyed Andover Zoom church together again on Sunday. They also enjoyed lunch together afterwards.

Donna Ogier is having possum troubles.

She reports visits from four possums in two nights! The rascals like to chow down on the kitty food she has out for her kitties.

Andrew Lane and Cassie Daleske stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Sunday afternoon to say hi as they enjoyed a ride around the neighborhood on their fourwheeler.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and keep cheering for the Kansas City Royals! They are 2 and 1 as of Sunday evening.

Good start to the new season. GO ROYALS!

Weldon

KATHY MASON History The Weldon Hornet, local view of 1896, stated the land value improved and could purchased from $20 to $50 per. Land was just as near to schools, churches and markets as those lands in Illinois that were selling at $75 to $150 per acre. Decatur County is located in the extreme southern tier of Iowa counties and almost midway between the eastern and western boundaries of the state.

It comprises a territory 24 miles square and is divided into sixteen townships. Corn is king and the average yield is 50 bushels per acre and in excellent quality. It never fails and planting is often done two

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In the Library Loop MARY STONER

We were thrilled to have over 75 entries in the library's coloring contest this year!

Congratulations to our winners: Pre-K: Novara Jo Huff Kindergarten: Paul Clark First Grade: Blair Hanthorn Second Grade: Chanelle Yoder Winners were announced at Saturday's Easter celebration around the square.

They each received a basket that contained a frisbee, stickers, a puzzle, snacks, cups, and a book. We appreciate the partnership with SIRF for contributing the baskets.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, you will enjoy the Six Tudor Queens series

by Alison Weir, that we have recently added to the adult collection.

Fictional accounts of the lives of Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Kleve, Katheryn weeks earlier than in western Iowa. Oats are superior to any grown in Illinois, yield from 50 to 80 bushel per acre and are sure crops and pay well. Wheat, barley, rye and potatoes are sure crops and largely grown. Crops this season were immense.

The Weldon newspaper changed in May 26, 1881 to Weldon Witness by Ed Burleigh.

The paper was a newsy little sheet. It changed hands in 1883, Daily of Humeston. After the Hornet paper changed the Weldon News Exposition published

by WR Boardman. Next the Weldon Bulletin started by E.E. Graham and H.S. Roger, daughter Blanche, The Weldon American. This makes a total of eight newspapers that at one time or another served the Weldon Community.

The articles in Weldon Centennial are taken from these newspapers saved by Jamison and Hodges families. Paper changed hands in 1980, Weldon Centennial pa-

Winners from the Leon Library Coloring Contest are pictured from left - Novara Jo Huff (Pre-K), Paul Clark (Kindergartent), Blair Hanthorn (First Grade), and Chanelle Yoder (Second Grade). The Easter Bunny presented their awards during the Easter Egg Hunt held last Saturday morning.

Howard, and soon to be released, Katharine Parr, will be sure to fascinate and entertain you.

Our children's DVD collection is adding new movies this week!

Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Addams Family and Addams Family 2, The Boss Baby: Family Business, Raya and the Last Dragon, Hotel Transylvania 3, The Tale of Despereaux,

The Croods 1 and 2, Ron's Gone Wrong, and the live action Aladdin are now available for check-out.

Join John every Thursday at 4PM for Microbit STEM programming.

(Best suited for ages 12+) We will be having our next STEM Adventure for our younger kiddos (preschool-2nd grade) on May 10th from 3:30-4:15. STEM Adventures include a

discussion and picture book time, a hands-on activity, and 'BeeBot' programming opportunities.

Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun!

Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.

per.

Local The Depot is going to have new windows to replace old windows this year as wood is loose. The Weldon Christian Church is going to help pay.

The Weldon Christian Church is having a breakfast April 30 from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Eula West’s memorial will be at the Weldon Christian Church on April 16 at 10 a.m. with dinner after burial in Osceola.

returned home from our Florida excursion I found one of my pellet grills end over end next to my walkin door of the garage with some substantial bends in the metal frame. For a while I couldn’t figure out what the heck had happened. Could Sox (the dog) got mad and pushed it off the deck? Well, after talking with mom, apparently we had some strong winds while we were in sunny Florida.

The wind must have whipped through the deck just right and sent the grill careening off the steps. In any case, I finally had the time Saturday and

it was decently warm to be working outside.

I dismantled what pieces I could, used a hammer and pounded out the bends on my vise. The brackets holding the shelf were bent at right angles and I managed to correct them so the shelf sits level again. There was one bend, however, that gave me some fits. It was in the smoke stack. I wasn’t sure how I was going to hammer it straight so I got the idea of starting the grill, letting it heat up, and low and behold, the metal stack became

I’m not what you call a metal worker by any stretch of the imagination, but this past Saturday I made a valiant attempt at the craft. When we

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April is Occupational Therapy Month April is recognized as Occupational Therapy Month, so we’re celebrating the exceptional care that our Occupational Therapist, Taylor Kohlwey, delivers close to home at Decatur County Hospital.

At Decatur County Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Department focuses on helping people regain or learn new skills to improve their ability to function as independently as possible.

Taylor works with each patient to develop a personalized treatment approach for patients with conditions such as: arthritis, developmental delay, diabetes, neurological disorders, Parkinson’s disease, sports injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injury, upper extremity disorders, and work related injuries.

Occupational therapy may focus on areas such as: bathing, dressing, feeding skills, handwriting, social skills, home safety evaluations, LSVT BIG® treatment for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions, managing a checkbook, meal preparation, pain management, splinting, wheelchair assessments, women’s pelvic floor rehab, and workplace ergonomics.

In addition to providing occupational therapy for adults, pediatric rehabilitation services are also offered at Decatur County Hospital. We offer comprehensive, personalized plans developed specifically for pediatric patients. These plans can help identify and meet the needs of children with development delays, injuries, disabilities, and other special needs. Some of the conditions we can treat include: developmental delay including skills such as social, play, fine motor, handwriting, throwing/catching, jumping, running, walking,

Taylor Kohlwey, O c c u p a t i o n a l Therapist at Decatur County Hospital self-cares, etc.; Down syndrome, ADHD, and autism; and sensory processing disorders.

One of our newest occupational therapy services is now available to help women with specific health needs. Our Women’s Pelvic Floor Therapy program may help with pelvic pain, incontinence, constipation, and other concerns in the pelvic area.

If you feel you or your family member may benefit from occupational therapy but do not see a specific condition or focus area, please call the DCH Rehabilitation Services Department at 641-4462219 to inquire. We will work with you to develop a plan to meet your needs, and address your concerns. Each patient receives a customized plan based on their specific needs to ensure you get the best treatment possible.

To best serve our community, we offer extended hours in the DCH Rehabilitation Services Department.

If your schedule would be better served by an appointment outside of our regular business hours, call us at 641446-2219 to ask about our extended hours.

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Pictured above from left to right on the front row are Chapter Advisor and Agriculture Instructor Lacey Whitaker, Reporter Emma Shields, Vice President Hailey Burton, Historian Jaymie Tull, Sentinel Kelly Lloyd and Mike Quick, a member of the GRM Networks Board of Directors. Pictured left to right on the back row are Student Advisor Emaleigh Pierschbacher, Secretary Ashleigh Gerke, Reporter Heiatua Paredes and President Javin Stevenson.

Pictured above receiving the grant are front row, left to right, Chapter Advisor and Agriculture Instructor Mona Baker, Sayge Polo-Head, Kinsey Coffey, Secretary Skylar Coffey, Autumn Eiler, Vice president Cali Arnold, Reporter GraceAnn Bellon and Kyle Kelso, a member of the GRM Networks Board of Directors. Back row, left to right, are: Blake Evans, Gabe Stripe, President Domanic Bear, Mattie Lovett, Reporter Mia Shanks, Degin Dixson, Sentinel Lance Halferty, JT Couchman, and Logan Evans.

GRM Networks' Board of Directors has awarded $2,500 each to the Lamoni FFA Chapter and Mormon Trail FFA Chapter, to promote education about cooperatives.

The awards were funded by unclaimed capital credits of former GRM Networks cooperative members from Iowa.

According to Iowa law, GRM Networks may donate the unclaimed capital credits back to the communities in which those residents lived.

The unclaimed capital credits may be used for teaching or promoting cooperatives through education.

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significant role they hold in society," said Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks. "A cooperative ourself, we understand firsthand the value cooperatives provide to their communities and we are proud of the opportunities we are able to offer our youth.

Through this monetary award, our next generation and future leaders will develop cooperative -minded projects that provide hands-on learning, enabling them to observe the cooperative structure and experience the economic and social benefits cooperatives provide. We look forward to seeing the projects the Lamoni FFA and Mormon Trail FFA students develop."

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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.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue.

March 28, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in session on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in

the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham, Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Also present was Gale Norman, County Recorder and Janet Pierson, Auditor Interim. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

At 8:15 the Board spoke

Decatur County Resolution 2022-13 Action on County Compensation Board Recommendation WHEREAS, the Decatur County Compensation Board meets annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials for the fiscal year immediately following, in accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and WHEREAS, the Decatur County Compensation Board met on December 22, 2021, and made the following salary recommendations for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022: Elected Official Current Salary Proposed Increase Recommended Salary Attorney $ 106,214.34 20% $ 127,457.21 Auditor $ 51,448.58 20% $ 61,738.30 Recorder $ 51,448.58 20% $ 61,738.30 Sheriff $ 70,812.23 20% $ 84,974.68 Supervisors $ 30,590.82 20% $ 36,708.98 Treasurer $ 51,448.58 20% $ 61,738.30 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Decatur County Board of Supervisors reduces the recommendation of the Compensation Board by 70% and approves the following salary adjustments for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022: Elected Official Attorney Auditor Recorder Sheriff Supervisors Treasurer

Approved Increase 6% 6% 6% 6% 5% (as allowed per § 331.907(3) 6%

Approved Salary $ 112,587.20 $ 54,535.49 $ 54,535.49 $ 75,060.96 $ 32,120.36 $ 54,535.49

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-13 this 28th day of March, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell, Dan Christensen NAYS: C. Ward Graham ATTEST: Janet Pierson, Auditor Interim

Motion Bell/Graham to adopt the Resolution re FY23 County Budget Appropriations. Motion carried.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS, in accordance with § 331.434(6) of the Code of Iowa which requires the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, to appropriate funds to operate all offices and departments of said county for Fiscal Year 2023; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors as follows: Section I. The amounts itemized by officer or department, as listed below, are hereby appropriated: Department/ Total Officer Appropriation Supervisors $ 166,257 Auditor 235,469 Treasurer 292,041 Attorney 231,340 Sheriff 1,627,857 Recorder 156,834 Secondary Roads 4,073,082 Veterans Affairs 85,680 Conservation 484,838 Public Health 434,952 Weed Commissioner 8,500 Social Services (Ga) 19,581 Human Services (DHS) 18,000 Medical Examiner 25,000 Clerk Of Court 66,000 Libraries 16,374 Historical Society 3,484 County Fair 15,164 Sanitary Landfill 72,481 General Services 117,948 Data Processing 198,392 Mental Health 74,500 Non Departmental 1,323,521 Total 9,747,295 Section II. Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations, and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section I shall constitute authorization for the department or office listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2022.

Section III. In accordance with § 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of the amount appropriated pursuant to this resolution.

Section IV. If at any time during the budget year the Auditor shall ascertain that the available resources of a fund for that year will be less than said funds total appropriations, she shall immediately so inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Section V. The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section I, each of which account shall indicate on a report the status of such accounts to the applicable department monthly during the budget year.

Section VI. All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2023.

Motion by Bell s e c o n d ed by Graham to adopt this resolution this 28th day of March, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Janet Pierson Auditor Interim

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At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport

Motion by Bell/Graham to adopt the Resolution to Approve FY 23 Wages of Deputies, Clerks and Assistants. Motion carried.

Decatur County Resolution 2022-14 WAGES OF DEPUTIES, CLERKS AND ASSISTANTS WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to comply with § 331.904 of the Code of Iowa regarding the wages of non-elected, non-union deputies, clerks and assistants within the various county offices and departments; and WHEREAS, the Code of Iowa § 331.904 allows deputies of elected officials to receive a salary not to exceed 85% of their supervising official; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors does hereby approve a 6% increase for deputies of elected officials and nonelected, non-union deputies, clerks and assistants for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and also recognizes the rates as approved by the other governing boards and commissions for their respective department heads and the employees of those departments.

Motion by Bell s e c o n d ed by Graham to adopt this resolution this 28th day of March, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Janet Pierson Auditor Interim Motion by Graham/Bell to adopt the Resolution re Approval of FY23 County Budget. Motion carried.

Decatur County RESOLUTION 2022-15 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WHEREAS, in accordance with § 331.434(5) of the Code of Iowa which requires the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, to adopt by resolution a budget and certificate of taxes for the Fiscal Year 2023; WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors met on this 28th day of March , 2022, to hold a public hearing regarding the Decatur County 2022-2023 proposed budget. The budget was published as provided by Iowa Code. No written comments were received and no one representing the public was present for the hearing.

THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors approved the proposed budget and directs the Decatur County Auditor to spread the levy and submit the budget to the Iowa Department of Management.

Motion by Graham seconded by Bell to adopt this resolution this 28th day of March, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Janet Pierson Auditor Interim

and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board.

Motion Bell/Graham to adopt Decatur County Iowa DOT FY2023 Secondary Roads Five Year Construction Program. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve sick leave for retiring employee.

Motion Bell/Graham to award contract for FMC027(84)- -55-27, pavement markings county wide and to adopt Resolution regarding same. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2022-17 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, hereafter referred to as “the Board”, believes the Project Number FM-C027(84)--55-27, hereafter referred to as “the project” is in the best interest of Decatur County, Iowa, and the residents thereof. The project is defined as Pavement Markings on various FM routes, county wide; and WHEREAS, the Board has sought appropriate professional guidance for the concept and planning for the project and followed the steps as required by the Code of Iowa for notifications, hearings, and bidding/ letting; and WHEREAS, The Board finds this resolution appropriate and necessary to protect, preserve, and improve the rights, privileges, property, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience of Decatur County and its citizens, all as provided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by Board to accept the bid from Vogel Traffic Services, Inc. in the amount of $47,388.77 and awards the associated contract(s) to the same; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. If any part of this resolution is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution or action of The Board as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its approval as provided by law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, that after receiving the necessary contract documents, including but not limited to, the contractor’s bond and certificate of insurance, Dillon S. Davenport, the County Engineer for Decatur County, Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized, and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said County to execute the contracts in connection with the afore awarded construction project let through the DOT for this county.

Dated at Decatur County, Iowa, this 28th day of March,2022.

Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa AYES: Dan Christensen, Chairman C. Ward Graham

Robert Bell ATTEST: Janet Pierson Decatur County Auditor Interium Quarterly reports/updates were provided by Conservation/Emergency Management Director, Rich Erke.

Quarterly reports/updates provided for Decatur County Development Corporation.

At 1:00 p.m. the Board spoke with a representative from Access Communications on IT issues. No action taken.

Quarterly reports/updates were provided by Ben Boswell, Holly Rash, Samantha Schaff and Lisa HyndenJeanes.

John Dunsdon met with the Board on behalf of the Leon Library for a book presentation/donation.

At 4:30 p.m. Auditor Interim, Janet Pierson, with assistance from Ringgold County Auditor, Amanda Waske, conducted the canvass of the March 22nd Garden Grove Special Election and certification of Election results with the Board. The Decatur County Board of Supervisors do hereby approve the Canvass and Abstract of the results.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Vmware Annual Renewal 86.99 Acheson, Terre Auto Maintenance 12.00 Agriland Fs Inc. Fuel 45,218.54 AK Garage Auto Repair/ Service 1,195.00 Alliant Energy Utilities 225.02 Amazon Capital Services Courthouse Signs 31.90 Aramark Uniform Services Supplies 281.14 C&E Trucking Dlvry Of Rock Aggregate 926.64 Carquest Hand Tool 405.08 Centurylink, Business Services Telephone 97.39 Centurylink, Business Services Telephone 59.00 Christensen, Dan Mileage 507.50 City Of Ottumwa, Code #137 155 4465 Hazmat 4th Qtr 1,624.25 Clarke Electric Co Op. Utilities 195.87 Clear Image Const. & Glass Door Repair 130.00 Collier, Doug Phone Reimbursement 20.00 Dallas County Sheriff Legal/Court 38.78 Datamaxx Applied Technologies Data Repair/ Maintenance 161.00 Davenport, Dillon Reimb. For Cash Exp Parking At Conf.

20.00 Decatur County Hospital Supples 32.54 Dollar General Charged Sales Supplies 19.20 Dynamic Research Technologies Other Mach/ Equip 1,800.00 Employee Benefits Systems E’ee Health Coverage 2,726.79 Farm & Home Publishers Ltd Periodicals 650.00 Fulton Electric Ballasts/Lights 552.00 Gilbert True Value Home Center Supplies 189.92 GRN Networks Telephone 928.97 Housby Mack Inc. Returned Credit 4,230.72 Husky Spring Trailer Parts 1,232.03 Hy-Vee West Des Moines Food/Provisions 1,104.64 Independent Salt Co. Ice Control Salt 3,394.11 Iowa Prison Industries Signs 511.00 Iowa Secretary Of State Dues/Memberships 60.00 Iowa State University Flagger Training 150.00 Isaca Isaca Dues 225.00 Johnson Co Sheriff’s Office Legal/Claim 38.19 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Hardware 519.52 M & M Welding Materials 16.00 Mail Services Llc Apr Reg Renewals 262.07 Marion County Public Health Jessica Steele 936.48 MFA Agri Services T Posts/ Field Fence 285.71 MFA Oil Company Fuel 756.06 Mid America Recycling Recycling 268.99 Midwest Wheel Companies Repair Parts 2,100.33 Modern Marketing Postage/Mailing 1,552.90 Moeller, Jamison Cabin Refund 110.00 National Elevator Inspection S Routine Elevator Inspection 88.00 Norris Quarries.

Rock For Project 804.87 North Lumber & Home Center Inc Materials 27.30 Northland Products Company

Drum Return Credit 5,453.68 Pearce, David Contract Labor 517.50 Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division Legal/Claims 39.36 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., Ar Dept Repair Tire On Scraper 589.87 Proctor Mechanical Misc Repair/Maint 950.00 Quill Corporation Supplies 528.73 S.I.R.W.A Water 103.50 Schildberg ConstructIon Co Inv #163402 Rock 3,754.76 Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home Transport & Bag 1,370.00 Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery Veh Repairs/ Service 344.20 Stogdill, Sue Mileage 17.40 Transit Works Supplies 143.40 Tysdal, Randy Phone Reimbursement 20.00 U.S. Cellular Telephone 899.47 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Appraisals 16,996.50 Watson Auto Parts Auto Parts/ Supples 1,085.40 Written Word Llc Prop Tax Credit Ad 840.64 Ziegler Inc. Parts 5,549.65 Grand Total $116,013.50 With no further business to come before the Board, the Board adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Gale Norman Decatur County Recorder 1t11 April 13, 2022

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.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue.

April 4, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in session on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham, Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Also present was Gale Norman, County Recorder, Traci Tharp, Clerk of Court and Auditor Charlene Hoover. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Graham/Bell to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Clerk of Court Traci Tharp issued the Oath of Office to Charlene Hoover, newly appointed Decatur County Auditor, filling the vacancy in that office.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

County Conservationist Rich Erke discussed departmental matters concerning the Nature Center and Slip Bluff’s shower facility.

County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. An overview of the DOT Asphalt overlay project was outlined to the Board.

Motion Graham/Bell to approve the Notice to Bidders for Project Number LFM-C027(Y1630)- - 7X-27.

Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Graham to table partial payment to Cramer and Associates for Decatur County Project BHSSWAP-C027(86)—FC-27.

Motion carried.

John Sobek, representative of IP Pathways spoke to the Board on IT issues and cyber monitoring. No action taken.

Mike Jordison addressed the Board concerning GRM emails and cyber security.

No action taken.

The Board met with Holly Rash from Public Health, law enforcement personnel and healthcare professionals to adopt the following: RESOLUTION 2022-18 WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem that can be prevented: and WHEREAS, our children

are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of Iowa: and WHEREAS, child abuse can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse: and WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children: and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and families: and WHEREAS, all members of a community benefit from creating conditions that support strong and healthy families: and WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and thriving children and families: and WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment: and WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dan Christensen, Chair of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim April as NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in Decatur County and urge all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.

THEREFORE, a motion was made by Graham and seconded by Bell stating such.

The vote on the resolution: AYES: unanimous.

NAYS: None.

Attest: Charlene Hoover, Auditor.

Passed and approved April 4, 2022.

Following a discussion of Eden training for the new Auditor, Deputy Auditor and Treasurer the following resolution was approve.

RESOLUTION 2022-19 WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors hereby approve the proposal from Tyler Technologies for financial training on the Eden program.

THEREFORE, a motion was made by Bell and seconded by Graham. Motion carried. ATTEST: Charlene Hoover, Auditor. Passed and approved April 4, 2022.

RESOLUTION 2022-20 WHEREAS, the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Group Benefits Program, a Chapter 28E organization, has adopted a 28E Agreement for its group health and related benefits program, for the purpose of providing group health and related benefits for employees of participating entities.

WHEREAS, the county of Decatur desires to adopt the 28E Agreement for health and related benefits for eligible employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that the County desired to adopt the 28E Agreement for the ISAC Group Benefits Program; a motion was made by Bell, and seconded

by Graham. Motion carried.

The Board held a discussion concerning Eden training for the new Auditor and Deputy Auditor.

With no further business to come to the Board, the board adjourned at 4;30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t11 April 13, 2022

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with Holly Rash to consider/ adopt a Resolution proclaiming April as child abuse prevention month. No action taken.

At 8:30 a.m., Chairman Christensen opened the public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public an opportunity to be heard regarding FY2023 county budget. No one representing the public was present and no written comments were received, therefore, Christensen declared the hearing closed at 8:45a.m.

Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution re FY23 Action on County Compensation Board Recommendation. Motion carried.

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Notice to City of Decatur Residents Any property within the City of Decatur, whether vacated or not, is required to be mowed any time the vegetation reaches a height of more than 8” by the 15th of the month during the months of May through October.

This includes any city right-of-way ditches on the property. Ditches need to be mowed and not sprayed. Failure to do so will result in the city having the property mowed and the property owner will be charged $75.00 per hour plus a surcharge of $100.00 per mowing.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

The following motor vehicles have been taken into custody and are considered abandoned.

2006 PT Cruiser VIN: 3A8FY68B36T347936 2005 Dodge Neon VIN: 1B3ES56C75D132060 2006 Dodge Stratus VIN: 1B3EL46R06N17049

cle and property in custody.

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho St. Leon, IA 50144 2t10 April 6 and 13, 2022

NOTICE OF

PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005164

1999 Ford F-150 VIN: 1FTRX18L9XNC20161

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH RODNEY ECCLESTON Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOSEPH RODNEY ECCLESTON Deceased, who died on or about October 7, 2021: You are hereby notified that on the 25th day of March, 2022 the last will and testament of JOSEPH RODNEY ECCLESTON, deceased, bearing date of August 28, 2019, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2022.

Velma Eccleston Proponent 102 NW 13th Street Leon, IA 50144 Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Estate Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144

2005 Pontiac Grand Am VIN: 1G2NE52E45M104783

Date of second publication: April 13, 2022.

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2006 Ford Taurus VIN: 1FAP53256A237916 2004 Chevrolet Malibu VIN: 1612U54844F109808 2005 Nissan Sentra VIN: 3N1CB51D56L482470 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer VIN: 16NDT13S542225477 These motor vehicles are being held at Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery 2050 E. Main St., Lamoni, IA 50140.

You have the right to reclaim these vehicles within ten (10) days after the date of this notice upon payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges, if any, resulting in placing this vehicle and property in custody.

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho St. Leon, IA 50144 2t10 April 6 and 13, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following motor vehicles have been taken into custody and are considered abandoned.

1999 Toyota Camry VIN: JT2BG22K3X0325839 2011 Ford Focus VIN: 1FAHP3GN1BW127413 1986 Chevrolet Camaro VIN: 1G1FP87F6GN161523 2003 Dodge Dakota VIN: 1D7HG48N23S352372 2010 Jeep Wrangler VIN: 1J4BZ3H14AL147882

2003 Lincoln Aviator VIN: 5LMEU68H63ZJ20675 2001 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: 2GCEK19TX11259958 2013 Dodge Journey VIN: 3C4PDCAB0DT675294 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN: 3A8FY58B37T534072 1994 Ford F-250 VIN: 1FTHX26F9RKB09340 2001 GMC Yukon VIN: 1GKEC13T71R191443 2002 Kia Sportage VIN: KNDJA72312514051 1991 Plymouth Acclaim VIN: 1P3XA46K7MF502664 2005 Saturn Ion VIN: 1G8AL52FX5Z107967 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo VIN: 2G1WX12K639409942 2006 Freightliner Columbia VIN: 1FUJA6CK36LW00447 2010 Pontiac G6 VIN: 1G2ZA5E0XA413794 1996 Toyota Camry VIN: JT2BG12K0T0373965 2003 Ford F-250 VIN: 1FTNX21L93EA50814 2012 Nissan Maxima VIN: 1N4AA5AP2CC813858 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe VIN: 1GNEC13T12J279410 These motor vehicles are being held at Southern Iowa Leon Recycling & Auto Parts 23579 220th St., Leon, IA 50144. You have the right to reclaim these vehicles within ten (10) days after the date of this notice upon payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges, if any, resulting in placing this vehi-

NOTICE OF TRUST

The Benjamin K. Yarrington and Anna L. Yarrington Revocable Trust u/a November 1, 1999 and amended on April 7, 2014 To All Persons regarding Benjamin K. Yarrinton, who died on or about September 8, 2021: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Benna L. Easter is the Successor Trustee of The Benjamin K. Yarrington and Anna L. Yarrington Revocable Trust u/a November 1, 1999 and amended on April 7, 2014.

Administration of the Trust has begun in Decatur County, Iowa with the Acceptance of Appointment of the Successor Trustee effective March 10, 2022.

Any action to contest the validity of the Trust must be brought in the District Court of Decatur County, Iowa within the later to occur of four months from the date of second publication of this notice, or within 30 days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse of decedent settlor, and all beneficiaries under the trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Trust are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned Trustee.

Notice is also given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee or the attorney for the trust at the address listed via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or thirty days from the date of mailing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 29th day of

If you have news please call the JournalReporter at 446-4151

March, 2022 The Benjamin K. Yarrington and Anna L. Yarrington Revocable Trust u/a November 1, 1999 and amended on April 7, 2014 .

Benna L. Easter Trustee 109 East South St Lamoni, iA 50140 Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Trust Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: April 13, 2022.

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report April 2 - 8, 2022

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

04/02 SO responded to a trailer in the roadway on J20 west of Hwy 69.

SO responded to a motorist assist on I35 near the 11 mile marker.

SO responded to a logging truck in the ditch on Main Street in LeRoy. SO responded to a pitbull running loose on the southeast side of Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a motorist assist on N Silver in Lamoni.

SO responded to a trespassing issue on 142nd Ave near Grand River.

SO, Leon FD, Lamoni FD, and DCH responded to a house fire on SE Idaho St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to an abandoned puppy call at N State St. and 10th St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a truck vs. fire truck accident on SE Idaho St. in Leon.

SO responded to a missing dog on NE 7th St. in Leon.

SO and Leon FD responded to the smoldering house on SE Idaho St. in Leon.

04/03 Leon FD responded to the smoldering house on SE Idaho St. in Leon.

SO responded to vicious dogs running loose in Pleasanton.

SO and ISP responded to a vehicle accident on I35 northbound near the 9.5 mile marker.

SO responded to livestock on Hwy 69 east of Lamoni.

ISP arrested Christian Schutz of Minnesota on a Domestic 1st Charge.

Lamoni PD assisted a motorist at Kum and Go in Lamoni.

04/04 SO responded to a driving complaint on Lineville Road east of Leon.

Leon PD responded to missing rabbits on NE 5th St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a civil incident on SE Poplar in Leon.

04/05 SO responded to

a car vs. deer accident on 302nd Ave near Lineville.

SO reponded to an animal complaint on J66 near Pleasanton.

SO booked Michael Evans of Leon to serve time for Lucas County on a probation violation.

SO, Leon FD, Lamoni FD, and DCH responded to a structure fire on 212th Ave west of Leon.

SO responded to a threat to a Leon resident that took place in the county.

04/06 Lamoni PD responded to a domestic assault victim for another agency in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a burglar alarm at Agrivision in Leon.

SO responded to a car vs. deer accident on Hwy 69 west of Davis City.

Leon PD, SO, Leon FD, and DCH responded to an apartment fire on South Main St. in Leon.

04/07 SO responded to cattle on the roadway near 198th St. and 155th Ave west of Decatur.

Leon PD responded to an animal call on NW Church St. in Leon.

Leon FD responded to the smell of smoke on SE 2nd St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a residential alarm on Gulf Ridge Drive in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD and SO responded to a juvenile harassment case in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a trespass on NW 7th St. in Leon.

SO responded to cows on the roadway on J20 east of Hwy 69.

04/08 SO and Leon PD responded to a two car accident near the hospital in Leon.

SO arrested and booked Todd Degroot for violation of a no contact order.

SO arrested and booked Misty Degroot for violation of a no contact order.

Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on N Linden in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to an accident in the Hy-Vee parking lot in Leon.

SO responded to an abandoned truck on 232nd Ave north of Davis City.

SO, Lamoni PD, and Leon PD executed a welfare check in Leon.

SO and Leon PD responded to a stranded motorist on Hwy 2 west of Leon.

Leon PD responded to a driving complaint in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on NE 7th St. in Leon.

SO responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 2 east of Leon.

COURT CASES

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Clark County Hospital, Greg Allen Draper, Wanda Marie Draper, H&R Accounts, Inc., and Parties in Possession, defen-

MOWING BID NOTICE The City of Van Wert is requesting mowing bids for the following areas:

All City Properties, City Park, and Lagoon.

Spray for weeds: All City properties and all cells at Lagoon.

Also, included in the mowing will be picking up trash, branches and weed eating.

Number of times mowing will be at the discretion of a council member.

PROOF OF INSURANCE MUST ACCOMPANY BID

Envelope should state “SEALED BID” Send to: PO Box 139 Van Wert, IA 50262 or put in drop box in front of city hall no later than April 10, 2022

dants. Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

Rontarus Washington, Jr., Topeka, KS, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $267.75.

Cristobal Rene Ponce Quintanilla, Lamoni, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Trent Douglas Summers, Princeton, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Yonas J. Ashkuy, Sioux Falls, SD, failure to maintain control.

Total $210.25.

James Hiram Kent Clisy, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Thomas Glaywulu, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Cassandra Lynn Alley, Davis City, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Vanessa Marie Peter, Skidmore, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Michael Joseph Dahm, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Elly Maryn Puckett, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Edward Eugene Spire, Maryville, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Gary Joe Routh, Mount Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Kristy Dawn Robison, Moravia, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Abel Dominguez, Blaine, MN, improper lane change. Total $210.25.

Casey Lynn Schroff, Bethany, MO, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Total $210.25.

Donald Ray Clark, Truro, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Xavier Emmanuel Hurell, Rochester, NY, special speed zones 35 MPH speed zones. Total $193.00.

Lorenzo Austin III, Leon, IA, safety belts and safety harnesses use required. Total $135.50.

Ricky J. Hinds, Grand River, IA, opera-

tion without registration. Total $112.50.

Dorothy Marguerite Berning, Osceola, IA, speed. Total $101.00.

Tatym Luke Kunzie, Allerton, IA, operation without registration. Total $112.50.

Meagan Maxzine Adair, Leon, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $709.81.

Raven Nichole Ameigh, Davis City, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $1,098.39.

Justin Paul Doran, Newton, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. Total $393.78.

David Alexander Green, Anderson, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $1,627.23.

Sean Wesley Hamilton, St. Louis, MO, providing tobacco to minor. Total $556.11.

Brody Ernest Harrison, Elkhart, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $192.99.

Taylor Jordan Hunderdosse, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $320.51.

John Matthew Johnson, Woodburn, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked.

Total $817.84.

Wayne Kenneth Lowden III, Indianola, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $1,161.91.

Wayne Kenneth Lowden III, Indianola, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $217.25.

Tamika Nicole Miller, Ames, IA, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $414.74.

Tamika Nicole Miller, Ames, IA, expired registration. Total $226.11.

Gay Tal Wah Paw, St. Paul, MI, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $424.90.

Julie B. Raadschelders, Norman, OK, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $236.13.

Allen James Sego, Decatur, IA, operating a non-registered vehicle. Total $151.85.

Allen James Sego, Decatur, IA, fraudulent use of registration. Total $401.25.

Stevan Vujcic, Port Washington, WI, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $292.14.

Holli Marie Whitacre, Altoona, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88.

Holiday Notice The City of Leon will be closed for Good Friday on Friday, April 15 .

Refuse routes will be picked up as usual.

Thank You, City of Leon

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The drill can be used for cover crops, small grains, soybeans and native grasses.

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Minimum $5.00 for 20 words or under, 15 cents per word over. Second or continuous insertion onehalf price.

WANT ADS must be paid be-fore they are run.

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, including 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 $27.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

Engagement and wedding pictures: single column, $5; two column, $10.

Wedding details for publication in JournalReporter, 10 inches free. $4.00 per inch over.

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“Better Yields, Same Dirt” Decatur County Public Health Job Opening:

Public Health Nurse Decatur County Public Health is seeking a Full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN).

The PHN performs public health nursing duties, is responsible for monitoring core public health functions and essential services to Decatur County residents, and other functions to achieve the department’s mission. Must have effective communication skills. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with providers in all service areas. Start date would be June 1st, 2022.

Please visit the Human Resources page at www.decaturcountyiowa.gov to obtain an application and to view the full job description.

Cover letter, resume and application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cover letter, resume and applications can be mailed or dropped off in person to the

Decatur County Public Health Administrator at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 or by email to hrash@decaturph.com

LABORER - SEASONAL Decatur County will be accepting applications for the position of “Laborer - Seasonal” This position will report to the Leon location. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent and a valid driver’s license. A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred but not required.

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Fire Destroys Cabin at Rod N Reel Lake

The Leon Fire Department was called to Rod N Reel Tuesday afternoon April 5 for a structure fire. When the firemen arrived, they found the upper portion of a cabin owned by Logan Helton to be on fire with smoke bellowing from the roof line. The Lamoni Fire Department was summoned for additional water and man power. The departments battled the blaze for several hours. The structure was destroyed. Helton was in the process of building the cabin and was nearing completion of it at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined.

TWICE TOLD TALES and throbbing in her ears, she suffered no other affects. after striking the barn.

LeRoy Girl was Part of the bolt trav- Champ Speller – Carol elled down the side of Barnhart, 14, daughter the barn within six feet of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence from where Betty was Barnhart of LeRoy, standing.

The other spelled "occurred" part followed the ridge correctly to win the of the roof about half Decatur County spellthe length of the barn ing contest. Carol was and then tore a hole a seventh grade pupil in in the roof, the hayloft the LeRoy school. Her floor and struck the teacher was Mrs. Edna driveway about 20 feet Anderson.

Donald behind Betty. Except Palmer, 14, son of Glen for a severe headache Palmer of Grand River, (continued from page 4)

was runnerup. He was an eighth grade pupil and his teacher was Charles Brown. John Wiley, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wiley of near Leon, who was an eighth grade pupil, rated third place in the contest. Carol represented Decatur County at the state spelling contest which was held in Des Moines.

Marriage Licenses – Jesse J. McReynolds and Barbara Naomi Hagan.

Joanne Lee Stover and C. Clayton Burton were married in Salina, Kan.

100 YEARS AGO (April 13, 1922) Big Storm Did Damage We had a miniature cyclone through this section.

The high wind wrecked numerous small buildings over the county in the path of the storm and also blew down many trees. The fence at the fairground was blown badly out of line and had to be worked over in order to put it back in proper shape again. The grandstand at the ball park was a complete wreck. The wreck was straightened out by Manager John Fulton and his assistants and was rebuilt.

Recital Was Good - Mrs. Bert Woodard presented her music pupils in recital at the Presbyterian Church.

Bernice Hannelley gave a number of readings.

Ed Blair, Van Wert, assisted with the program. Another special feature was a quartette composed of Gussie Griffin, Mrs. Fred Fisher, Ed Garber and C.G. Cline. The following took part in the recital: Mayme Holland Rush, Hazel Waters, Leon Marvin, Mary Jane Penniwell, Paul Stark, Eugenia Alexander, Arthur Johnston, Frances Stout, Gwendolyn Penniwell, Delphine Hansell, Jean Campbell, Edith Eiker, Dorothy Johnson, Elizabeth

Webb, Wiletta Statzell, Lela Horton and Virginia Penniwell.

Teachers Elected for School O.M. Gass, $2,300 (for the year); Mrs. Frances Sullivan, $140; Mary Caldwell, $166.66; Esther Wipperman, $140; Floyd McGuire, $165; Hortense Guernsey, $139; Ollie Foxworthy, $130; Ethel Welch, $130; Mida Bradley, $130; Cecil Oliphant, $140; Ella Grogan, $100; Marjorie Hoffman, $100; Lydia Epperly, $95; Freda Ferren, $95; Barbara Penniwell, $100; Mrs. Elmer Chaney, $100; Mrs. Kathryn Horn Hoffman, $100; Ruth Shields, $100; Mrs.

Lions Club Awards Night (continued from page 1) ley Hamilton, Reece Hill, Trey Hullinger, Tyke Hullinger, Maggie Layton, Lauren Martin, Gabrielle Mathis, Aries McGuire, Gatlynn Miller, Jordan Proctor, Seth Reed, Kylee Rockhold, Elly Sheetz, Jacob Smith, Isabel Stone, Emma Tharp, Jaden Toney, Kendra Williams, and Jenna Young.

Honor Roll honorees by class were as follows: FRESHMEN John Armbrester,

P.H. Sullivan, $95; Mrs. Lelah B. Stephens, $140; James O. Lewis, $125; Miss Johnson, $95.

Herb Scadden, who had been visiting his brother, Glen Scadden, and family at Weldon, returned home.

Clara Davis of LeRoy was a passenger to Weldon.

Myrtle Wylie was calling on Florence Stogdill.

Joe Ridgway, Leo Sullivan and Claire Boggs attended the ball game at Grand River.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daughton, Mrs. Emmett Daughton and Mrs. J. P. Daughton went to Osceola.

Robin Bear, Kaycee Boyce,Abigail Buckingham, Cal Buckingham, DeShaun Campbell, Chloe Clarke, Lucas Colburn, Levi Cook, Bailey Dittmer, Nash Dykes, Joseph Eivins, Blake Foote, Anden Hall, Wyatt Hamaker, Cord Hamilton, Wade Hill, Peyton Jacobs, Ari Johnson, Preslee Jones, Gage Kelley, Quinn Kernen, Maddox Kistler, Abigail Leahy, Tristyn Leymaster, Laken Mathis, Katalena Mothershead, Devon Newton, Reese O’Dell, Madisyn Palmer, Makenna Per(continued on page 14)

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Great Weather Yields Large Crowd for Leon Easter Celebration

Josie, Betty, and Louis Stoner enjoyed the Easter Bunny during the Leon Easter Celebration.

The annual Leon Easter Celebration had much welcomed weather and many youngsters hunting the 5,000 Easter eggs, along with bubbles, stuffed animals, and more, scattered on the courthouse lawn last Saturday. This event was sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce and assisted by SIRF. The egg hunt began right after announc-

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A special appearance from the Easter Bunny made it possible for all the kiddos to snap a photo with the Hoppy Guy! An Easter bunny fireman was also found

greeting the community at the Leon Fire Station during the Leon Fire Department's pancake breakfast fundraiser.

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Boys' Track Places 3rd The Central Decatur boys' track team traveled to Panorama on Tuesday night, coming home with a 3rd place finish with 77 points, falling to ACGC with 139 points and Woodbine with 81. Greene County followed with 4th (75 points), Mt. Ayr (67) 5th, Ogden (66) 6th, CR-Bayard (38) 7th, Wo o d w a r d - G r a n g e r (24) 8th, Panorama (21) 9th and GliddenRalston (1) 10th.

The team was lead by the 4x200 team, 4x800 team and shuttle hurdle relay teams, all finishing in 1st.

The team of Evahn Jones, Champ Walker, Trey Hullinger and Tyke Hullinger ran a 1:35.20 for gold and a silver in the 4x100 with a time of 45.88.

The 4x800 team of Vincent Carcamo,

Gunnar Smith, Tate Swartz and William Gillis, earned their gold with a time of 8:57.40.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of Riley Norman, Tyke Hullinger, Matthew Boothe and Jack Scrivner ran a 1:04.29 for the gold.

Scrivner earned a silver in the 110m hurdles with a time of 17.24 and a bronze in the long jump, with a leap of 20' 4".

The distance medley team of Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Swartz and Gillis earned a silver with a time of 3:57.04.

Gillis earned a bronze in the 1600m run with a time of 4:57.89.

The Cardinals earned additional points in the remaining events: Norman, 400m hurdles, 1:03.40; Jones,

100m dash, 12.40; Walker, 200m dash, 25.08; Smith, 400m dash, 56.92; and M. Boothe, high jump, 5' 6".

Other events: Gus Buckingham, 200m dash, 26.75; Isaiah Brunk, 400m dash, 57.38; Joe Sheetz, 1600m run, 5:41.95 and 3200m run, 12:17.67; Junior Oesch, 3200m run, 12:33.62; M. Boothe, 110m hurdles, 19.01 and 400m hurdles, 1:05.11; Scrivner, high jump, 5; 2"; Norman, long jump, 17' 2.5"; Quentin Coffelt, shot put, 30' 8" and discus, 89' 3.5" and Gage Kelley, shot put, 30' 5.5" and discus, 64' 9".

The sprint medley team of Walker, Trey Hullinger, Jones and Buckingham, ran a time of 1:47.70.

The boy's team hosted a meet April 12 and travel to Osceola on Thursday, April 14.

The following week, the boys travel to Wayne on Monday, April 18, Madrid April 19 and Winterset April 21.

CD Girls Compete Strong at Panorama

By Coach Jacob Stamper The Central Decatur girls' track team traveled to Panorama on Tuesday night and ran in the rain, wind, and cold to prove themselves against some of the top competition in the state. The girls came away with a 2nd place finish with 88 points falling to fellow POI school Mt. Ayr by 6 points as they took 1st with 94 points, Madrid, Ogden, and Woodbine tied for 3rd with 73, Panorama came 6th with 57, Greene County was 7th with 53, ACGC 8th with 50, GliddenRalston 9th with 22, and Wo o d w a r d - G r a n g e r was 10th with 2.

CD saw Lexi Jensen take 12th (27-08.50) in the shot put, Mara Dykes 16th (26-00) PR, and Emma Richards 24th (21-03.50) PR. The discus did not see any PRs due to a 20mph in your face wind but Lexi took 5th (82-10), Mara 22nd (52-11) and Preslee Jones 24th (4703).

River Hamaker took 4th in the high jump (4-10) Makenna Perkins snagged 6th (4-6) and Izzy Triggs 7th (4-04).

In the long jump, Chloe Hamaker jumped 14-01.50 for 6th and Hadley Bell 8th (1302.75) PR and Aniston Jones 16th (10-04) rounded out the field events for the team.

The Sprint Medley team of Mya Applegate, Hamilton, FFA Academic Award Winners - back from left - Jenna Young, Maddy Hallee Leahy, Hallee Hamilton, Chloe Hamaker, and Addie Graham. Front from Lauren Martin, and Addy Schreck took left - Elly Sheetz, Kylee Rockhold, Lauren Martin, and Cadence Clark.

5th in a time of 2:06.90.

Bank (Doug Jamie Oesch toughed and recognize those BTC

By Lexi Jensen and who continue to pro- Hickman), Lisa Porter, out a strong 3000m Hadley Bell After another vide unwavering sup- Tanner Bettin, Eugene year of success and port for the chapter. Yoder, Katie Jensen, accomplishments in We had 95 members, Jennifer Young, Marcus ter. The Appreciation plaque was the Central Trail FFA 222 family members, Foltz, Ashley Dittmer, Award awarded to Galen and chapter, the annual and 22 guests that at- Kendra Vaughn, and Patti Jimmerson for Cactus Cares.

We also parent-member ban- tended the banquet for quet was held in the a record-breaking 339 recognized the Central donating a registered Decatur School Board heifer every year to a North Elementary gym in attendance!

Administration member. We are very The banquet was and on Tuesday, March for help and assistance appreciative for the kicked off by a meal 30 to commemorate accomplishments of provided by Timber with FFA activities support they have for our members. those in the chapter Ridge Country Market, throughout the year.

Kala Leeper The senior memJoy Evertsen, and awarded the bers of the Central was Amanda Kelley.

Outstanding Service After the con- Trail FFA commemoclusion of the meal, rated their parents for Award. Kala is always those that excelled in their unwavering sup- there and does anyCareer Development port during their high thing that is needed Events and Leadership school careers by giv- for almost every event Contests were recog- ing them yellow roses that we host, compete, nized and awarded tipped in blue while or attend as a chapter. certificates for their presenting the Senior She has shown amazing support to the chapter Slideshow. achievements.

During the ban- in many ways.

Appreciation certifWe were very honicates were awarded to quet, we took the time ored to award Mr. Rudy to recognize three the following supportwith the individuals/ Evertsen ers of our chapter: Main amazing Kayla Leeper was Street Brickhouse, groups for their out- Honorary FFA Degree awarded the Outstand- Mary Frisbie, Brian standing service and Award. Rudy has always ing Service Award.

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run, with Hadley shifting gears around 2 runners with 300 meters to go, taking 2nd (2:48.82) while teammate Abigail put in a huge kick on the home stretch and took 7th in a huge season PR of 2:56.99 falling .7 of a second short of placing.

Lauren and Chloe ran in the 200m, taking 5th (28.76) and 8th (29.99), respectively.

Addy, Logan, and Haley competed in the 400 meter hurdles.

Addy ran 1:27.44 for 7th, Haley went 1:36.54 for 11th, and Logan ran 1:37.50 for 12th.

Harrisen and Aniston ran strong in the 1500m race, with Harrisen taking 3rd place in 5:55.31 and Aniston 4th place in a life time best of 6:00.64.

The 4x100 of Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and River earned 5th place posting a season best 53.75, missing 4th by .01 of a second. The team of Mikayla, Izzy, Jordan, and Amy ran a 59.92, taking 13th place.

The night was capped off by a very exciting 4x400 relay team of Chloe, Hadley, Makenna, and Jamie.

The girls fought to the end and came in 3rd place in a time of 4:47.80, a season PR. The girls rose to the challenges of both weather and competition on the night, running some big team and individual bests.

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The 4x800 with the team of Harrisen Bevan, Abigail Leahy, Hadley, and Aniston held off and then buried the competition taking 1st place in a season best 11:15.37.

The Shuttle Hurdle team of Makenna, Mikayla Morgan, Amy Potter, and River fought the high winds, taking 4th place in 1:20.14.

Hallee with 4th (14.13) and Jenna Young 12th (15.69), ran strong races in the 100m dash against 26 competitors.

Amy, Izzy, Logan Proctor, and Harrisen next captured 3rd in the Distance Medley with Harrisen picking off 3 other teams on her 800m leg to finish in 5:11.86.

Abigail took 4th place in 1:10.53 in her first attempt at the 400m dash on the year while teammate Haley Oesch ran 1:24.69 for 12th.

The 4x200 team of Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe blew the stadium away as they won the event in 1:54.17, dropping 5.23 seconds from the previous season best and beating two talented squads in Madrid and Greene County.

CD also ran a second 4x200 of Jordan Proctor, Jenna, Logan , and Emma. The girls ran hard and finished 13th in 2:16.85.

River continued her winning ways in the 100m hurdles taking 1st in 17.61 while teammate Makenna took 5th (19.02).

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Code No. 504.3R1 E: Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the school district. The school district, the board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression.

The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.

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Parents/Guardians: Joey and Nicci Gregg Favorite Class: Study Hall Personal Theme Song: "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band Most embarrassing moment: When I fell in shop class Biggest Pet Peeve: When people sneeze and don't cover their mouth Back Row, L-R: President Arianna Nopolus, Vice President River Hamaker, Vice President Grant Future Plans: To go to college Boyd, Secretary Reese Devore, Secretary Nattalie Coffey, Treasurer Matthew Coffelt, and Treasurer Adriene Kelley. Front Row, L-R: Reporter Lexi Jensen, Reporter Hadley Bell, Sentinel Peyton Fry, Historian Lyndin Marvin, and Chaplin Adrianna Benda.

On Tuesday, March 29th, 2022, the Central Trail FFA held its annual Parent-Member Banquet. During this event, the chapter celebrated member accomplishments throughout the year, raised money for Washington Leadership Conference through the servant and pie auction, and installed the 2022-2023 Central Trail FFA officer team.

When the servant and pie auction kicked off, seniors and juniors sold on the live auc-

tion, while sophomores and freshmen sold on the silent one.

Jason Allen from the Lamoni Sale Barn was the auctioneer for the night and has been for the past few years.

No doubt the highlight of this event was Elly Sheetz’s pie selling for $600.

Special Awards were also given out during the banquet. The highest honor in the FFA, the honorary FFA degree, was given to former Central Decatur Jr.-Sr. Principal, Rudy

Academic Season Comes To a Sudden End

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Academic Team was scheduled to go to its final meet in Wayne on April fifth following a third place finish at the second Pride of Iowa Conference meet. The Cardinals then received word that Wayne would be canceling the competition they were set to host. This announcement brought the season to a sudden and unexpected end.

Despite the cancellation of their last competition, the Cardinals still enjoyed a pretty successful season. The academic team’s worst finish

Get Involved at CD! Talk to these advisors to find out how YOU can get involved at Central Decatur!

Choir - Mrs. Beth Hall Band - Mr. Steven Neilson Digital Media - Maddy Leahy or Mr. Zach Clark Mass - Maddy Leahy or Reece Hill Yearbook - Mrs. Mindy Hamilton NHS - Mrs. Kim Elsberry Student Council - Mrs. Tricia Applegate ROCCS - Mrs. Elsberry or Maggie Layton Speech Team - Mrs. Beth Hall Theatre - Mrs. Cierra Fountain Archery - Mr. Gene Olsen Rodeo Team Academic Team - Mrs. Becky Andrews FFA - Ms. Rosa Sondag TSA - Mr. Calieb Kistler FBLA - Mr. Larry Johnson FCCLA - Mrs. Heidi Bell FCA - Ms. Emily Layton Students Supporting Students - Mrs. Kim Elsberry I-Club - Mrs. Charlotte Rippey

Evertsen.

Freshman, Adeline Stone, was voted as the Star Greenhand, which is an award voted by the chapter.

Chloe Hamaker received the DEKALB outstanding senior award, which is also voted by the chapter.

To close out the night, the 2021-2022 Central Trail FFA Officer Team installed the 2022-2023 Officer Team.

The new team consists of the following:

President - Arianna Nopolus Vice President River Hamaker and Grant Boyd Secretary - Nattalie Coffey and Reese Devore Treasurer Matthew Coffelt and Adriene Kelley Reporter - Lexi Jensen and Hadley Bell Sentinel - Peyton Fry Historian - Lyndin Marvin Chaplin - Adrianna Benda

of the year came in Chariton where they placed seventh of eighteen teams. They also finished fourth of twenty-four teams at Southeast Warren and had two third place finishes in competitions.

Their best result was a second place finish at the first Pride of Iowa competition.

Though their season has ended, the students are trying to put together a for fun competition against some of the teachers at the high school.

The date of the event is yet to be determined.

The academic team will be graduating nine seniors at the end of the school year, so if you are an underclassman interested in joining, it is greatly encouraged. If you would like to join or have any questions, talk to high school librarian Mrs. Becky Andrews.

CD Drama Department Presents Radium Girls

By Reece Hill Over the weekend, the Central Decatur Drama Department performed their spring play selection: Radium Girls. Radium Girls tells the story of Grace Fryer and the other ladies dubbed the “Radium Girls” as they experience the horrors of radium poisoning and fight to take the US Radium Corporation to court.

Meanwhile, the men of the US Radium Corporation do their best to cover their tracks and avoid legal liability as a result of the women’s condition. The story unfolds in one act as acts of bribery, corruption, and dishonesty on one side and the fight to survive, the search for the truth, and a desperate struggle to gain the backing of the public and judiciary officials play out on stage.

Sadly, the drama department saw ten seniors perform in their last school production. With a big void to fill, the drama department is looking for new talent. If you are interested in joining the theatre, talk to a student in the drama department or reach out to director Cierra Fountain.

The next theatre production will be the community’s rendition of Beauty and the Beast. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more information pertaining to the community play.

Get Involved at Central Decatur

By Reece Hill Soon Central Decatur will graduate a class of fifty-seven seniors. With the departure of the Class of 2022, a good handful of clubs will be taking quite a hit. If you have read the other two articles I have written for this edition of the Cardinal Crier, you would have learned that the Drama Department and Academic Team will be losing ten and nine seniors, respectively. This student newspaper will also be losing the two students that have been running it the last two years to graduation. This only begins to scratch the surface of clubs taking serious hits at the end of the year.

Certain extracurricular activities such as the various sports teams and FFA will always have a sizeable membership but without underclassmen joining, other clubs will simply cease to exist.

Central Decatur offers a wide variety of activities to get involved in, and if there is something you are interested in doing which CD doesn't have, there is a history of students starting new organizations.

I look at the classes under mine and see a lot of students who choose not to participate in any extracurricular activities and can’t help but feel that it is a real shame. There are many positive aspects of being involved in extracurriculars. These aspects include how good it looks on a resume or scholarship application but also the experience and memories you will make. You will also learn many valuable skills such as leadership, time management, and teamwork skills. Many scientific studies also show that involvement in extracurricular activities tend to improve your academic performance and both physical and mental health.

There are many opportunities to get involved at Central Decatur, all you need to do is take the initiative to get involved. If you have questions, you can always talk to the club supervisor or our guidance counselor, Mrs. Kim Elsberry. If you are an underclassman that is not involved in any clubs or activities, join one today, you just might like it.

Cameron Alexzander Morgan

Parents/Guardians: Aaron Morgan and Jakki and Travis Erwin Favorite Class: Math Personal Theme Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"

by Rick Astley Most embarrassing moment: When my brother Cody peed on me when he was sleeping, we had to share a bed and it was the most awkward shower ever.

Biggest Pet Peeve: When Cody replies in one word sentences Future Plans: Go to college to become a veterinarian

Crier Announcements - Seniors, if you haven't already, fill out your Senior Spotlight!!

- Seniors will be departing for their trip to St. Louis on April 18th - Prom is coming up on April 30th - ISASP Testing is coming up ***Seniors will not be required to show up until 10:15 on ISASP test days*** - The Crier is looking for underclassmen interested in reporting the news about our fellow classmates!!

Talk with Reece or Maddy!

May 27 - Last Day of School Upcoming Events Schedule for April 13th - April 27th, 2022 THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Mount Ayr 4:30 P.M. HS Girls Track @ Home 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Clarke FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH No School - Staff PD MONDAY, APRIL 18TH 4:30 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Home 4:30 P.M. HS Girls Track @ Van Meter 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Wayne TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Clarke 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Madrid THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Home 4:30 P.M. HS Boys/Girls Track @ Winterset 4:30 P.M. HS Boys/Girls Track @ East Union SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD FFA Swine Show @ Fairgrounds SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH Decatur County Open Calf Show @ Fairgrounds MONDAY, APRIL 25TH 6:00 P.M. 3rd-12th Concert @ HS Gym TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH Midterm 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Nodaway Valley 4:30 P.M. HS Girls Track @ Chariton 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Mount Ayr

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Central Trail FFA Banquet Celebrates a Year of Success

Maddy Leahy received the Star in Agribusiness.

Heifer recipient – Riley Yoder; BTC Bank Supervised Agriculture Experience Award – Bly Hunt; Lewis Webster SAE Grant -- Riley Yoder; Star in

Nopoulos, VicePresident; Grant Boyd, Vice-President; River Hamaker, Secretary; Reese DeVore, Secretary; Nattalie Coffey, Treasurer; Matthew Coffelt,

Treasurer; Adriene Kelley, Reporter; Lexi Jensen, Reporter; Hadley Bell, Sentinel; Peyton Fry, Historian; Lyndin Marvin, and Chaplin; Adrianna Benda.

Kaylee Gregg, Harley Hendrickson, Malloree Horn, Bly Hunt, Kole Jackson, Maddison Jessen, Aniston Jones, Evahn Jones, Angel Keeney, Kaylee Kisky, Dean Layton, K a r a Luce, Gary McGuire, Jayden Medina, Mikayla Morgan, Haley Oesch, Jamie Oesch, Jordan Pace, Dakota Putney, Ty Rasmussen, Lacey Reed, Kale Rockhold, Joe Sheetz, Carsyn Tharp, Trey Toney, Isabelle

Triggs, and Kiley Zion.

JUNIORS Adrianna Benda, Harrisen Bevan, Trystan Boyce, Grant Boyd, Maren Buckingham, Autumn Brudess, Vincent Carcamo, Matthew Coffelt, Caleb Coon, Jaxson Cornett, Jeremiah Cowling, Aspen Eslick, Jeb Eslick, Annika Evertsen, Peyton Fry, River Hamaker, Phoebe Herring, Braxton Hill, Lexi Jensen, Adriene Kelley, Kevin

Linhart, Kyle Linhart, Lyndin Marvin, Layni Masters, Cinzie McElfish, Cody Morgan, Makynna Morgan, Arianna Nopoulos, Riley Norman, Christopher Daniel Payne, Vanessa Pierson, Amy Potter, Logan Proctor, Lance Reed, Emma Richards, Jack Scrivner, Max Shields, Nathaniel Short, Gunnar Smith, Spencer Smith, Octavia Snethen, Julisa Suazo, Tate Swartz, Morgan Thompson,

Champ Walker, Lucas Webster, Skyler Yoder, and Adam Young.

Rudy Evertsen was awarded the Honorary FFA Degree Riley Yoder, right, received the Lewis Webster SAE Grant from Carol (Webster) Saxton. (continued from page 12) ceived by members for their accomplishments throughout the years. These included: Leadership Pin – Cadence Clark; Scholarship Pin – Hallee Hamilton, Kylee Rockhold, Chloe Hamaker, and Lauren Martin; Community Service Pin – Lauren Martin; Star Greenhand - Addy Stone; Star Chapter Chloe Hamaker reFarmer – Hallee ceived the Star Hamilton; Star in Chapter Agricultural Agriculture Placement Placement.

– Chloe Hamaker; Chapter Rising Star Senior Award – Chloe Award – Hadley Bell; Hamaker; Deer Run Dekalb Outstanding Farms Registered Red

Leon Lions Club Recognition

Karlee Wasson.

SOPHOMORES Lorenzo Austin, Derek Bear, Hadley Bell, Dylan Black, Samuel Boothe, Jay(continued from dan Broich, Delaney page 10) Brown, Aundeen Butz, kins, Payton Phillips, Kaylee Byrd, Amelia Elizabeth Nolan Pierson, Jeffrey Carcamo, Richards, Caleb Schip- Curl, Thomas Dirkper, Ethan Schmidt, swager, Judd Eastin, Tyler Schrandt, Addy- Aidan Edwards, Annason Schreck, Larabeth bell Edwards, Breanna Matthew Shields, Gavin Smith, Edwards, Adeline Stone, and Foltz, Brayden Frisbie,

Leon Lions Club Scholarship Recipient

Central Decatur Senior Cadence Clark was this year's recipient of the Lions Scholarship. She was presented her award by club president Lucas Gilliland during the annual award's ceremony held last week. Clark plans to attend Simpson College this fall. Pictured l-r: Leon Lions Club members Dee Winebrenner, Clark and Lucas Gilliland.

Buckingham was Keynote Speaker at Lions Club Senior Recognition Night Speaker for the 2021-2022 Leon Lions Club Honor Roll recognition night award's ceremony at Central Decatur was 1991 CD graduate Pete Buckingham, who graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a BS in geography/geology with a focus in GIS. He is currently the GIS director for JCG Land Services in Leon.

Congratulating the honor students, Buckingham noted that getting good grades is not always easy for everyone and encouraged them to challenge themselves and not be afraid to fail but continue to work hard to find success.

Buckingham noted that good attendance, accountability, dependability, responsibility, selfdiscipline and resilience leads to a good professional reputation and success in the future.

Pete's family consists of wife Justine, CD's school nurse and Maren, Morgan and Luke. The family is busy with watching and coaching their various activities. He also owns and operates the Bee Hole Honey Farm.

Riley Yoder, center, was the recipient of the Registered Red Heifer provided by Galen and Patti Jimmerson (pictured with Yoder) of Deer Run Farms. The Jimmerson also receive the Appreciation Award Plaque.

Agribusiness -- Maddy Leahy.

The annual Servant and Pie auction was held during the banquet this year. The service and pies provided by the freshman and sophomore classes were put on silent auction, while the pies and service provided by the juniors and seniors were auctioned off live

by Mr. Jason Allen. The generosity of those in attendance allowed both the silent and live auction to raise over $6,000 to send Arianna Nopoulos, Lexi Jensen, and Kevin Linhart to the Washington Leadership Conference in June.

The new officers for the next year were installed at the conclusion of the banquet.

The following Central Trail FFA officers for 2022-2023 include President; Arianna

Hadley Bell received the Chapter Rising Star Award.

Hallee Hamilton received the Star Chapter Farmer award.

Addy Stone received the Star Greenhand award.

SENIORS Rian Bevan, Isaiah Brunk, Gus Buckingham, Tegan Carson, Nora Demassue, Lucas Durell, Tempest Erwin, Elizabeth Fairchild, Abram Hall, Madison Leahy, Adam Lemke, Cauy Masters, Cameron Morgan, Karlie Pace, and Dayson Short.