The Leon Journal-Reporter - April 28, 2021

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021

Decatur County Meal Site Reopens

The long awaited time has finally arrived to see friends and neighbors once again, sharing the company of others and sharing Covid “war” stories.

As with most things, the post covid meal site will not be the same as pre-covid.

CDC guidelines will be followed and masks will be required and social distancing maintained.

The room will be rearranged to accommodate these recommendations and yet allow for interaction among the group.

It is also strongly encouraged that participants have received the vaccine. At this time, the meal site, located in the Leon Community Center, will only be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays and will be manned by volunteers.

These volunteers will make and serve coffee beginning at 9:30.

Some days there will be planned activities. These will begin about 10:00. Planned activities may include anything from a speak-

er with a presentation on a subject of interest to seniors, to games, trivia, to surprise packets of activities that seniors can lead themselves. Other days the participants can gather to solve the problems of the world and hope the world will listen.

All seniors are welcome to attend either the social time or the meal time or both. Prior participants and all seniors in the area are encouraged to come and enjoy the companionship and support systems that develop through these activities.

The partnership with Decatur County Hospital has become even stronger through the pandemic in the past year.

Not only have they been preparing great meals but they have also been portioning them and preparing them for delivery for the drivers. This process has worked well and will continue.

The difference will be that when you order your meal you will let

Rash is Shared Public Health Administator for Decatur and Clarke Counties As of April 1st, 2021 Decatur and Clarke County Board of Supervisors and Boards of Health approved a 28E Agreement for a shared public health administrator position.

For the past seven months, Holly Rash has served as the in-

terim administrator for Clarke County Public Health while upholding her responsibility as the Administrator for Public Health for Decatur County.

A shared administrator workgroup was composed of Board of Health and Board of

Davis City Fire Department to Disband July 1 The Davis City Fire Department will disband July 1 of this year, according to the most recent Davis City Council minutes.

During their regular meeting on April 19, the Council voted to disband the department following recommendation by Fire Chief Joel Frank to do so.

According to Chief Frank his recommendation to close the de-

partment was based on the fact there is a lack of members and the members that the department has work out of town.

“It is not safe for one member to respond to a call by themselves,” stated Chief Frank.

The city and townships that the Davis City Department covers will have to contract with another department to provide fire protection.

the meal coordinator know if you want the meal delivered to your home or the meal site.

All meals must be ordered and the delivery site (home or meal site) designated at least one day in advance. Cost for each meal will remain at $4. No money will be taken at the meal site. Participants will be billed monthly for the meals they have ordered.

Janis Eastin, who has been an employee and a volunteer for the program, has kindly consented to be the meal coordinator. The number to contact her by is 641-446-4555.

After May 1, do not make calls to the hospital or any other number you have contacted in the past, they will not be able to help you.

Janis is the only person that will be able to manage who is getting meals, any changes in orders, or any special requests. As a recipient of the program you or an acknowledged representative are responsible to provide us with appropriate directions on what days and where your meals are to be delivered.

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Arriving to Weigh-in In Style

Soiyer Smith didn’t need a trailer to bring her goat to weigh-in. The front seat worked just fine. Driver for the outing was Soiyer’s dad, Jason Smith.

Other unique modes of transportation for the day were the back hatch of a jeep, dog kennel and a three axle 35 foot trailer for two itty, bitty goats.

(contributed photo) Decatur County Fairboard members were excited to hold their first event of the year in the new show barn.

It was weigh-in day for market goats, market sheep and swine on Saturday, April 17.

There were total of 38 goats weighed in and 35 sheep. It was optional to weigh-in swine.

Everyone admired the new barn and enjoyed the good feeling that everything was starting to come together again.

Decatur County Parks Geocaching Challenge

By Kayla Clausen, Decatur County Naturalist To encourage you to explore the parks in Decatur County, we've hidden eight geocaches throughout our parks.

Print off the challenge passport here: https:// www.mycountyparks. com/County/Decatur. aspx, then go to www. geocaching.com and create an account to get the coordinates.

(Download the app to your smartphone to use when looking for the geocaches).

In each Decatur County Parks Geocach-

Supervisors of each county, IDPH Community Health Consultant and the IDPH Modernization Coordinator.

This workgroup discussed all the pros and cons of the shared administrator position.

This new shared position is part of the IDPH modernization process and collaborative service areas.

“We are excited to be a part of it,” stated Rash. “This will benefit both counties by improving our previously SCIT Theatre to shared services and expanding future shared Start Showing services.”

Movies Again Rash anticipates Movies will return. more counties beginSCIT Theatre will ning to implement this new process and col- reopen to show movies laborating more with beginning this weekend when Tom and Jerneighboring counties. ry will be shown on the silver screen Friday, Democrats to Saturday and Sunday.

Times will be 7:00 p.m.

Meet May 3 The Decatur Coun- Friday and Saturday ty Democrats Central and 5:00 p.m. on SunCommittee Meeting day.

Tickets are $5 and will be held on Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. are available online at via Zoom. Watch your scittheatre.square.site/ email for the zoom link or can be purchased or contact Clint Martin at the door. No credit cards accepted on-site. if interested.

Mormon Trail Community School Board Held Ground Breaking

ing Challenge container is a logbook, pencil, crayon, and a popsicle stick with each cache pattern. You must use the crayon to create a rubbing in the passport of the secret pattern for the corresponding cache. This challenge is for anybody interested in geocaching, whether you are a beginner or have found many geocaches.

Some of our parks are Public Hunting Areas. Please pay attention to your surroundings and wear hunter orange if you are visiting a park during a

Boil Water for Garden Grove Lifted

On the afternoon of Thursday, April 22, the Iowa DNR advised that the boil advisory for the City of Garden Grove was lifted after two sets of bacteria samples indicated the water was safe to drink.

The boil advisory had been put into place on Monday, April 19 following a water main break. The break was repaired but due to the system being depressurized was the cause for the initial boil advisory.

Also held at the new show barn, this past weekend, was the Central Trail FFA’s open swine and calf shows.

This year’s fair is scheduled to be held July 14-19. hunting season. Be safe and have fun! Once all eight geocaches have been found, turn in your passport to the Decatur County Conservation Board Office to claim your Challenge Coin. Please call ahead at (641) 446-7307 to make sure somebody is there.

There are only 100 coins available, and once they are gone, they're gone! One free challenge coin per household. Extra coins can be purchased for (continued on page 10)

"Red Carpet Dreams" CD Prom on Saturday

Central Decatur Prom is happening this weekend for the CD juniors and seniors and their dates. The theme is "Red Carpet Dreams."

Promenade is scheduled to kick-off the evening on Saturday, May 1, beginning at 6:00 PM along the North Elementary drive-way.

Dinner is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the school followed by the dance from 8:30 - 11:30 PM before Go APE finishes the evening celebration.

The promenade route will be similar to last year. The students will line up at the fairgrounds before proceeding to the school to drive up the main school entrance. Due to COVID-19, the students are asked to have a family member or friend drive the vehicle (continued on page 4)

J&J Pause Lifted; Excess Vaccines Continue "We continue to have prime doses of Covid Vaccine available as does both Hy-Vee Pharmacies," stated Holly Rash, DCPH Administrator.

"DCPH will begin not offering prime doses of Pictured left to right Humeston School board member Stephanie Bear; Principal Becky Stripe; Superintendent Kerry Phil- Moderna vaccine after lips; board member Elizabeth Dachenbach; board member Jeremy Cromer; board member Pat Evans; board secretary Peggy 04/30/2021. This is due Rash; and board member Marc Smiarowski. (photo by Rhonda Bennett, Corydon Times-Republican) to the lack of demand for the time being."

A large turnout of tion that will enable It is anticipated that An April 12, mem- ing in Humeston.

"If demand inThe current build- the school families and the school to have a construction will be creases again we will bers of the Mormon Trail Community ing in Garden Grove the community were pre-school addition, as done and the building resume giving prime ready for the 2022-2023 doses. We have boost School Board broke that houses the junior- present at the ground- well. doses scheduled for ceremony.

Crews should be on school year. ground so that con- senior high students breaking Once construction those that have previstruction could being will be closed and in- Also at the ceremony site in a few weeks and on their new junior-se- struction will com- were members of the after school dismisses is complete, all grades ously received their preschool-12th prime dose with us."

Foundation for the summer, interior from nior high building to be mence in the new facil- Langtry Governor Kim located west of the el- ity once construction is who were thanked for renovations will begin grade will be in one facility. (continued on page 8) their generous dona- in the existing building. ementary school build- complete.

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Bethany, MO and recently West Des Moines, IA. He enjoyed wintering with Kathy in Mercedes, Texas.

Dorman had a tremendous love for his family. He enjoyed visiting with friends and offering a helping hand to those in need. Matthew 25:35 says, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Dorman welcomed all with his southern Iowa grace and hospitality.

Relatives who preceded Dorman in death were son Shane Reed, his parents Eddie and Elsie Reed, brother Darwin Reed, father-inlaw Fred Reynolds and mother-in-law Elaine Reynolds, nephews Larry and Chuck Reed, sisters-in-law Marcena and Linda Reed, and brother-in-law Vance Stubbs.

Dorman leaves to cherish his memory; wife Kathy Reed of West Des Moines, IA, daughter Brenda Reed and Dan Chastain of Corpus Christi, TX, daughter Valorie and Ryan Veatch of Clive, IA, daughter Karen and Kevin Baldock of Waukee, IA; grandchildren Autumn Morrison, Kane Ekeland, Gannon Baldock and Bailey Baldock and Tyler Hoy; great grandchildren Lani, Jaeden and Lydia; brother Chet and Sharon Reed, of Van Wert, IA, brother Eldon Reed of Chariton, IA, sister Maelene and Duane Otto of Van Wert, IA; brother-in-law Skip and Donna Reynolds of St. Louis, MO, and sister-in-law Judy Stubbs of Norwalk, IA, as well as many relatives and friends. He had a special love for all his nieces and nephews.

OBITUARIES

Applegate Receives Journey Scholarship

Alaina Applegate of Leon, received the Journey Scholarship, and was one of more than 800 students at Central College in Pella, who would have been honored at the college's annual Scholarship Celebration.

The event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Scholarship Celebration gives student scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank and share dinner with donors who help make their Central education possible.

DEATH NOTICE BLADES, Shirley Awana, 67, of Leon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30, at Trinity Christian Church, west of Decatur, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her husband, David and sons, Josh and Angie Blades of Leon and Justin Blades and Jaimy Klever of Kellerton.

REED, Dorman Eugene, 76, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home with family beside him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, Iowa.

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DORMAN EUGENE REED Dorman Eugene Reed, son of William Edward Reed and Elsie Fry Reed was born March 15, 1944, in Osceola, Iowa. After battling cancer, he passed from this life at 76 years of age on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home in West Des Moines with family beside him.

Dorman grew up in Van Wert and graduated from Van Wert High School. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Anne Reynolds on April 10, 1964, in Van Wert, Iowa at the Assembly of God Church.

Four children blessed this union, Brenda, Valorie, Karen and Shane.

Dorman was a loving and hard-working family man. At a young age he learned to drive his dad’s straight truck.

After working at Ford Motor Company for 8 years, he put his truck driving skills to use and worked for Jimmy Dean Sausage Company and Walmart, driving his truck all over the country for 38 years.

Dorman lived in Van Wert, IA, Menomonie, WI, Ottawa, KS,

Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton A few weeks ago, my cousin Sherri and I had a couple of short discussions, via text messages, expressing to each other our annoyances with some bad habits people have, when conversing. I had already been thinking about one of my peeves, when I received the first message from Sherri. She was irritated at those who had to interject “Right?” into the middle of their sentences, not just once, but again and again during conversations, in tele-

else.

My Grandpa Morine used to say “You know” a lot, only not inserted in his sentences. He'd ask it as a question at the end of his sentence. I remember riding in the back seat of their blue 1950s Buick, with my grandma and him. After each thing he'd tell her, he would ask, “You know?” If she didn't say “yes”, he'd repeat “You know?”, until she did. Probably why it ir-

DCH Corner

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Each year, April is recognized as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Annually, 60,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than one million Americans and 10 million people worldwide are currently living with the neurodegenerative disease.

Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States.

Parkinson’s disease is commonly known for its movement or motor-related symptoms which can include tremors; difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing and speaking; and cognitive impairment.

However, people living with Parkinson’s are often more impacted by non-motor symptoms like apathy, depression, sleep behavior disorders, loss of sense of smell, and cognitive impairment.

The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is

ritates me so, hearing it today.

I have mentioned before, how I really wanted to be an English teacher, but chose science instead, because of the overabundance of English teachers, and scarcity of science teachers. So, some of the things that irritate me are not just bad habits, but improper use of the English language, as spoken in (continued on page 3)

expected to increase substantially in the next 20 years due to the aging population.

Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there are medications and treatments to live well with the condition.

In the DCH Outpatient Clinic, we offer diagnosis, treatment, and support for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Our Neurologist, Dr. Mahar Loutfi, MD, visits the clinic 5 days each month and works directly with Parkinson’s patients.

To further provide care and support for our community members living with Parkinson’s, we are happy to announce that starting May 20, 2021, we will offer a free monthly support group for those living with Parkinson’s or other neurological disorders. See our press release and ad elsewhere in this edition for more information, or call us at 641446-2229 to learn more and sign up.

If you suspect you or a loved one might have a neurological condition, call the DCH Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to set up a consultation. For more information visit www. decaturcounty hospital.org/neurology, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @ dch_iowa.

conferences with her fellow workers.

I'll have to say, I hadn't noticed that one, but one bad habit that has bugged me for many years, is when someone inserts “You know” multiple times in a discussion. I tried to listen to an interview on the radio a few weeks ago, where I swear the person being interviewed said “You know” at least once in every sentence, and sometimes twice. It was so annoying that I had to change stations and listen to something

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Gutierrez Receives Seaboard Foods Scholarship

OPEN HOUSE RETIREMENT PARTY for

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Roger is retiring after 34 years with the State of Iowa.

New Support Group Available For People Living With Parkinson’s Disease And Other Neurological Conditions If you are living with Parkinson’s disease, or another neurological condition, you might feel isolated from your peers and looking for support. At Decatur County Hospital, we believe that support for community members living with these conditions should be accessible, and improve your quality of life. Because of this belief, we are proud to announce a new monthly support group for community members living with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions.

Each month at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa, our Neurologist, Dr. Maher Loutfi, MD, and our Patient Advocate, Jen Barker, COTA, LPN, will host a support group for those living with neurological conditions, and their caregivers. If you are living with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuropathy, epilepsy, seizures, or other conditions, you are welcome to join this group to discuss coping strategies and treatments, and to connect with others in the same situation.

During each gathering, Dr. Loutfi will answer questions, provide advice, and talk about new options available

for treatment and care.

Group members will have an opportunity to share coping strategies for surviving the dayto-day reality of living with a neurological condition. This group is FREE to anyone who RSVPs, and a meal will be provided. Meetings will be held on Thursday during the 3rd full week of each month.

The meal will be served starting at 5:00 pm, and group discussion will start at 5:30 pm.

To learn more, and sign up to attend the monthly meetings, call Jen Barker, Patient Advocate, at 641-446-2229.

If you are living with a neurological condition and looking to receive personal care close to home, call the DCH Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to schedule a consultation with our Neurologist, Dr. Maher Loutfi, MD.

SCICAP Board of Directors Meeting

The SCICAP Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to be held on April 28 at the Vredenburg Center at 1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton, IA, 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public VIA Zoom.

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After graduating from Central Decatur High School, Reyna Gutierrez will attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, to major in sociology and psychology. In high school, she participated in the color guard, Students Supporting Students club, Family, Career,

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Tues., May 4 Brown sugar balsamic glazed pork loin, baked potato, Mediterranean vegetables.

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Rodger's Recollections (continued from page 2)

America.

One that I've noticed several times recently is the misuse of the words “fewer” and “less”. As taught by my teachers in high school, “fewer” should be used when discussing things that can be counted.

One might say, “There have been fewer birds in my back yard this spring, than in years past”. “Less” might be useful for a sentence such as, “There is less water in the pond than there was at this time last year”. There's probably not a week that goes by, when I don't hear a broadcaster use the word “less”, when “fewer” would have been a much better choice. “Less people have visited the Blank Park Zoo this year, than last year.” No! Using “fewer people” would make the speaker sound more educated.

On a lighter note, I have been keeping a list of words and phrases, again, most of them ones you don't hear so much anymore, so I thought I would bring them out this week.

Then I can start over.

In case you haven't noticed, I'm rather intrigued with words.

There are a few random thoughts thrown in “for good measure”.

I'm sure I've mentioned before, phrases that had to do with money. I think these are some I might have missed.

The dime seems to be very popular. If your car has good brakes, you might be able to “stop on a dime”, though I doubt if anything would be

Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Interact Club and Science Club, science bowl, speech and bowling. She is the daughter of Michele Muir and Vince Gutierrez.

“Young adults are leaders in our communities, and we are committed to supporting their educational pursuits through scholarships,” says Kay Stinson, vice president of human resources and animal care. “We recognize their goals and ambition as they take control of their future and become all they can.”

Seaboard Foods’ scholarship focuses on fueling education for students in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Iowa. Students were selected based on their achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, work experience and community involvement.

Visit seaboardf o o d s . c o m / s c h o l a rships to view the 2021 recipients for the Community scholarship and the Children of Employees scholarship. much different if you stopped on a nickel. We might hear the phrase “one thin dime”, and I guess the dime is thinner than any of the other coins. You hear political candidates saying that they haven't “taken even one dime” from certain special interests. A phrase that was popular, maybe back in the great depression, was “Hey, Buddy, can you spare a dime?” If someone was very poor, it might be said he didn't have “two nickels to rub together”. Guess that would be equal to a dime. When someone was flat broke, he might say he was “down to his last cent”. If you did have money, and decided to buy something, it might be said you had to “shell out” a certain amount to make the purchase.

I remember having a list of “holy” words in a previous column. I don't believe “Holy Toledo” was among them.

Wonder what made that city any holier than the rest. If you're anxious to know what else is going to be mentioned in this column, well just “keep your pants on” (or maybe shirt).

Some words and phrases from when we were kids - “Step on a crack, break your mother's back”, “Made you look, you dirty crook”, “Red Rover, Red Rover, send (your favorite person) over”, and “Nincompoop!”, sometimes abbreviated as “Ninny”.

Why is a person who looks very much like another called a “spitting” image?

What's the difference between “slow up” and “slow down”? If

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CD Featured Artist

photo by Maddy Leahy Mrs. Pedersen, the Central Decatur high school art teacher, has been randomly having a "Featured Artist" during this 2020-2021 school year.

The artist featured this week is Matthew Coffelt.

Matthew Coffelt is a sophomore in high school. He is involved in FFA, Science Bowl and swimming. In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, painting, and swimming.

"He loves to work with watercolors," stated Pedersen. someone “robbed you blind”, does that mean you actually lost your eyesight, or the robbery occurred without you noticing it? My dad didn't use a lot of “bad” words, but one word of exclamation he often said was “Phooey!”

A “baker's dozen” is when an extra donut is tossed in “for good measure”. If you “egg on” someone else, that's not the same as if she had “egg on her face”. There are a couple of interesting tales, if you want to research the origins of “a cock and bull story”. “Glee” is a word you don't hear much anymore. Are there still glee clubs?

How did a talk about sexual reproduction become “the birds and the bees”?

When was the last time you “tarried” somewhere? Why would you want to “kill time”?

There's precious little of it available, without doing away with some.

Why were outhouses made with two holes?

Unless they were for families with 14 kids, it seems those in a normal sized family could wait until the privy was

vacant.

Previously, I've mentioned certain proper names used in common phrases, such as “for Pete's sake”, or maybe “Jack of all trades”. Probably I've included “doubting Thomas”, but Tom's name also becomes part of the word “Tomfoolery”. Someone must have just been getting lazy when the phrase “to and from” became “to and fro”. Dropping one letter doesn't seem to be a good reason to make an abbreviation, except maybe in poetry.

Besides its use in cooking, the word “creamed” can mean you came out badly in a fight, or an athletic event. An idea which may be way out of the ordinary is sometimes called “far fetched”.

To finish off this column, here's a little exercise for you, when you find yourself with some free time. How many words can you think of, to place in front of the word “driver”?

My space is almost filled, so I'd better “skedaddle” now.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 28, 2021

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (April 25, 2001) The Leon Pamida, represented by Evan Schreyer, Leon Pamida manager along with employees Diane Horney, Deb Horney and Christie LaFee and the Pamida Foundation, awarded The Family Place, Leon Public Library and Leon Community Center with grant checks of various amounts. Funds for the grants were made possible by Pamida's first Charitable Golf Outing, which raised a total of $669,980. The Community Center received $930 to be used towards their remodeling of the public restrooms. The library received $500, used for the summer reading program. The Family Place received $2,000 to be used for the education of families.

Central Decatur Supt. Steve Williams received word that the district was awarded a $750,000 Vision Iowa Grant for Schools.

Jonda Petty was hired as the new manager of Terrace Park Assisted Living in Leon.

At a special City Council session, the specifications, site plans and time line for the new swimming pool project was approved.

Total estimated project costs were $691,987, according to Pierce Coady of InVision Architecture, including the architectural/engineering fees and a 7.5 percent contingency fee. The Park and Pool Board were acknowledged by the council for their tireless efforts in making the new pool

happen.

The family of Dorothy Brolin, of Leon, held an open house for her 80th birthday on May 6, 2001.

Senior spotlights were Melissa "Lissy" J. Stephens, daughter of Patti Gilbreath and Chuck Gilbreath; Brett Eric Tharp, son of Doug and Rhonda Tharp; and Austin Lee Van Laar, son of Jack and Cheryl Van Laar.

50 Years Ago (April 29, 1971) The Iowa Press Women held their spring meeting in Decatur County. During the weekend, they toured various businesses and places of interest in Leon and Lamoni. The awards banquet was held at the Leon Country Club and a brunch was held at Graceland College on Sunday morning. The following area writers were recognized: Cleo Moon, Betty Viner, Himena Hoffman, Bernice Miller, Helen Harrington, Darwin DeLong, Dave Allen, Oren Allen, Bill Russell, Paul Edwards, Judith Collins, Larry Moffit, Allen Smith, Lorene White, Fred Elliott, Janet DeLong, Janie Ouxley, May Bethel and Eleanora Miller. Margaret Lindsey, of The Leon Journal-Reporter, was elected the new president of the group.

A plane flown by Kevin Omstead, 26, of Independence, MO crashed west of Lamoni. Rich Johnson of Lamoni, a passenger, and Omstead were taken to the Decatur County Hospital. The light

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Cessna aircraft was completely destroyed.

Winners in the Leon Cub Scout Pinewood Derby were Tommy Newton, Todd Hoffman and Mark Peterson.

Receiving their Bobcat Pins were Robert Barnhart, Mike Jewell, Jay Eccleston, Marvin Stokes, Dan Akers, Cecil Moore, Greg Brown, David Thompson, Bruce Treat, David Scott and derby winners Hoffman, Peterson and Newton.

Bob Burdette, Leon attorney, was appointed Decatur County Chairman for ticket sales to the appreciation dinner for U.S. Senator Jack Miller to be held in Des Moines.

Each year Interstates Brands (Butternut Bread Co.) recognized their drivers for safe driving. Leon drivers recognized for their accident free driving were Al Newton, Gary McDowell, Gene LaFollette, Gorden Owens, Alvin Waddell, Joe Rumley and Tim Shay.

Gene LaFollette would have had three years but had the misfortune of hitting a 10-point buck south of town.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin of Leon became the parents of James Douglas born April 21, 1971, at the Decatur County Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crees (Connie Brown) of Des Moines became the parents of Michelle Suzanne, Local grandparents were Virgene and Carroll Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barry and Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Norman.

The "Wagoneers," a group of camper owners, spent the weekend at the Davis City Park.

They enjoyed camping, fishing and a Saturday night potluck. The "Wagoneers" was organized in 1964. The main purpose of the group was sitting around a campfire and enjoying good fellowship. Locals enjoying the weekend were Charles and Opal Bozarth, Walter and Helen Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hill, Rush and Ann Cornett, Orville and Ruth Dale and Rhonda and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bolon.

75 YEARS AGO (April 26, 1946) Thieves Loot Leon Cemetery of Mowers – Thieves broke and entered the Sexton's house at the Leon Cemetery and removed all the lawn mowing equipment which was valued at $175. One nearly new power mower of the Whirlwind type and two hand lawn mowers were stolen. The power mower had an estimated value of $145. With lawn mowers practically impossible to purchase anywhere, the Leon Cemetery Association faces a serious problem in having the grounds in good shape for Decoration Day. Central Hotel Changed Hands – M.C. Archibald new owner of the Central Hotel.

He and Mrs. Archibald took possession and operating that well known hotel. Mr.

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Archibald bought the building and business from James Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Baker and daughter Barbara left for Stockton, Calif.

Governor Blue Spoke at Garden Grove – Governor Robert Blue was the main speaker at the centennial anniversary celebration held in Garden Grove.

He also reviewed Boy Scout troops from six counties.

It marked the 100th anniversary of the naming of Garden Grove and of the Mormon trek through southern Iowa.

Marriage Licenses – William Ballantyne and Beulah Lingard; Harry A. Engle and Betty Ruth Snowden; Jim Connley and Venita Grabtree; Vance Crabtree and Lucy Bell Cox; Hollie Hughes and Kathryn E. Durell.

Marriages – Betty Jean Baker and Ellsworth D. Poole in Troy, Kan; Marie Deemer and Kenneth Nickel in Texas.

100 YEARS AGO (April 29, 1921) Opening of baseball season in Leon. Allerton played here. Overton pitched the game.

Carl Lane played short with Leslie Grimes on first.

Gurley George and Vaughn Smyth, who had been operating the Garden Theater at Davis City, sold the theater to C.R. Lewis of Allerton.

The ladies of the Christian Church built an addition to their dining hall on the Decatur County fairgrounds before the opening of the fair.

The recital given by the music pupils of Mabel Bradley at the high school auditorium delighted a large audience.

Jacob Martin of Davis City, who had been quite ill, was improving. He was a former resident of Leon.

H.O. Tuttle, the Van Wert undertaker, was in Leon, en route to Garden Grove with the remains of Mildred Chase for burial, who had died at Weldon.

The big storm put the roads in such condition so that it was impossible to drive across country so the trip had to be made by train.

Mrs. Adeline Stearns died at her home in Garden Grove.

J.O. Garner, well known farmer, died.

Funeral rites were held at the Methodist Church for Mrs. Fanny B. Sigler.

The regular baseball team for Leon was a strong one. Burley Russell played first.

Clyde (Peanuts) Cowell, second base; Ernest Nicholson, shortstop; Floyd Brown, third base; James Butcher, catcher; Red Adkins, pitcher; Raymond Pickering, left field; Les Walker, center field; Ves Walker, right field.

County Stays in Single Active Digits

On Thurs., Apr. 22, as reported on the Decatur County Hospital Facebook page, Decatur County COVID-19 update, it reports having identified 2 new cases from Apr. 15 - 21, 2 total active cases in the prior 7 days (5 active cases in prior 14 days) for a total of 605 confirmed cases, a positivity rate of 4.20% in the prior 7 days (3.10% in the prior 14 days).

Decatur County has had 3,950 total vaccine doses administered to residents (3,685 a week ago) and (1,858 total vaccine series completed by residents with 1,648 reported last week) and the State of Iowa has had 2,061,510 (930,565 total vaccine series completed by residents).

Governor Kim Reynolds reported with the over 2M vaccines administered, the State of Iowa is ranked 15th in the Nation for vaccines.

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be able to hear from any nearby location.

Spectators can park in the student parking lot and are encouraged to line up on the sidewalks along the North Elementary drive.

ONLY attendees will be allowed inside the school. Students will be able to go outside the main high school doors for photos after promenade.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

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City of Van Wert, Iowa to Dunbar Family Trust - Lots 1 through 4; that portion of Second Street lying S of and adjacent to Lot 4, and the former RR ROW located S of and adjoining Second Street, all in Block 3, Branscombs Addition to Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

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starting at the dropoff point. The Prom couple will walk along the North Elementary drive-way. The driver will exit back west towards Poplar Street and drive to the football field visitor parking lot, dropping the car off at the north end of North Elementary. Students will be announced over the football sound system so everyone should (continued on page 9)

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MELINDA MACKEY Grand River is pretty quiet in the mornings when I leave for work and Monday was even more so with the power outage. Power went off around 4:45am and was off for about an hour. In the days of cellphones for alarms, I hope no one overslept!

This last weekend JR and I went to Market on Maple in Creston to watch Violet dance in her recital. It was really nice to see so many people out having fun.

Hopefully, there will be more of that this summer!

There were several country schools in the area; here's some great information about the Denham/Dunahm School. Not much is known about the Denham/Dunham School.

The school was probably established by J. A. DENHAM, an attorney and farmer who resided on Section 8 of Richland Township north of Westerville. Mr. DENHAM came to Decatur County from Indiana in 1853. He was a Civil War Veteran. Denham School was located north of the O’Grady Cemetery north of Grand River and west of Westerville in Decatur County, Iowa.

Four generations of the Henry Warrick family started school at Denham country school in Richland Township, Decatur County. Samantha Needham Warrick (born 1867); her son William Robert Warrick (born 1891); his son, Carl Wesley Warrick (born 1914); and his son Arthur Will Warrick (born 1940).

Arthur's children are all three going to school this year in California.

You can see pictures and more on Decatur County IA GenWeb. Have a great week!

MARGARET GIBSON Doesn’t look like the late frosty weather damaged the trees and shrubs too much. Time will tell for sure if there was more damage than is showing up right now.

Holly and Dylan Parkhurst went shopping for their little boy Benson. He is going to be excited because Mom and Dad were getting him a play set with a slide! What a lucky little guy to have parents like Holly and Dylan! We look forward to updates on Benson enjoying his new play set and slide.

Wednesday Lisa Stobbe and Karen Lozier stopped by to visit Philinda Snethen.

Nate and Shelby Pierschbacher’s little boy had a birthday Saturday. Happy Birthday, Bray! His age is an easy one. It’s the first prime number squared. (Hint: the first prime number is 2).

Saturday was a very busy day for Liz Carpenter starting at about 12:05 am with a phone call from the neighbors that a couple of Liz’s cows were out on the road. Cassie Daleske called Liz with the news and came over to help Liz get them corralled for the night. Thankfully the cows are pretty good at coming when Liz calls and they came, including the ones in the road, and spent the night in the corral.

Great to have neighbors that look after the people and their critters even in the middle of the night!

Alma and Ronny Mickelson enjoyed watching granddaughter Kamarie Pierschbacher’s dance recital at Leon this past weekend.

Philinda Snethen and her grandson Kyle Booth stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Saturday morning looking forward to a trip to Cory-

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don. Unfortunately the battery in Liz’s Durango decided that was the day to quit working, so the trip was postponed. The battery situation brought Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane back to Liz’s to help get the battery out of the Durango. Liz had it all unhooked but the clip to hold it in place was a little hard to find and get loose. Philinda and Kyle plan on visiting again and helping take a load of cans and bottles to the redemption center in Corydon, Iowa.

Liz Carpenter had more vehicle trouble Saturday besides her Durango. Her Ranger ATV decided it didn’t want to work either.

Bill Weable helped Liz Carpenter work on her Ranger ATV on Saturday afternoon. Kim Erwin stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Saturday afternoon for a short visit while Liz and Bill were working on the Ranger.

Later Saturday evening, Liz Carpenter helped out with the Lamoni Middle School fun night held at Lamoni High School.

Linda Perkins, Karen Roberts, Nathan Silver, Ryan Martin, and Laura Jeanes also helped. The kids enjoyed playing games on the football practice field, s’mores and hot dogs courtesy of the Optimist Club of Lamoni, and a movie on the front lawn. Everyone had an enjoyable evening.

Ivan Lane and Blue were out and about in Ivan’s Ranger last week.

Sunday afternoon, Optimist Club members Julie McElroy and Liz Carpenter sorted cans and bottles at Liz’s farm.

Saturday afternoon Samuel Bradley and Jim and Jeanine Bradley visited their aunt Philinda Snethen and brought pho (Vietnamese soup noodles) for dinner.

Donna Ogier enjoyed phone calls and text messages this past week. Technology is great for keeping in touch with friends and family.

Sunday afternoon Liz Carpenter and friend Linda Perkins made a trip to Bethany.

Kay Herring visited Philinda Snethen last week and they enjoyed supper together.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and keep an eye on your calendar. The Kentucky Derby is coming up and so is Mother’s Day! (And your cheering is paying off because the KC Royals are 13 wins and 7 losses as of Sunday afternoon! Go Royals!)

to the world, Leroy!

Tuesday, a Friend’s Lunch was spontaneously scheduled with Shonda Anderson, Carol Proctor and Linda Boothe at the DC Cafe. Pork chops and pie…can it get any better? It certainly can! Grandma Shonda brought her grandson, Cooper Anderson, and he stole the show! He got passed around to everyone yearning to hold a sweet baby and he handled it well. I’m guessing he was ready for a nap!

Birthdays for the week of April 25-May 1 include Darci Reynolds, Tyler Reed, Autumn Kuster, Megan BoswellStevenson, Jimmy Snethen, Louise Kelley, Harley Griffieon, Melissa Fox and Charlotte Rippey. Best wishes to all of ya’ll!

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In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Little Tots Story Time has resumed on Thursday mornings at 11. Card parties, now featuring Cribbage, will be resuming May 4th at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.

You may have noticed that our main (south) door is open!

Patrons now have access to the library through both entrances when the library is open.

Our 'Feeding Young Minds' snack program is once again available for children under 18.

This program provides a snack and drink for young patrons using the library. Snack time is the ten minutes prior

too much TV. I dissect commercials to entertain myself, I guess.

How many of you have watched the Progressive Insurance commercial making light of “how not to become your parent?” I grew up in a home with humor, hugs, good work ethics and being considerate to others. (Plus a whole bunch more….).

I, personally, don’t mind that I act like my parents. I do struggle with new technology but that’s why I have grandkids. So, I guess I’m saying that it’s OK to “be more like your parents.”

Call me if you want to rent to Davis City Community Center. We are following the CDC Guidelines that are currently in effect per our Governor. 641-4423595 Later…Linda to the start of the hour.

(3:50-4:00, for instance) Limit one snack and drink per child per day.

We've added a number of great items to our children's collection this week: We Love You, Mr. Panda, Bess the Barn Stands Strong, When You Look Up, Invented by Animals, Animals in Art, Flashlight Night, Louis, Animal Tails, Randy the Badly Drawn Horse, Mad, Mad, Mad, Courageous World Changers, and Construction Site Mission: Demolition!

Our Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Night will be Friday, June 4th from 6-8 PM in our library parking lot! Sign up to earn prizes for your reading [all ages welcome] and receive information about fun, upcoming summer programs! We will also have snacks and prizes - don't miss it.

Our library sale area is brimming with recent book donations!

Many of these items are in great condition

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but cannot be used in our collection. Still available at this time are quite a few books

by Christian author, Janette Oke, with many from her Keepsake Series.

Wonders will never cease. I walked over to the area were I threw grass seed, down just before the last rain showers we received a few weeks ago, and lo and behold I noticed little sprouts of new grass poking through the ground. Way to go Mother Nature! Now I could use a little more moisture now that the days are getting warmer. Hope for the best I guess. At least one thing is for certain is that if the grass doesn't grow, that is one less thing to mow. Ha! oOo Tonya, Mac, Mary, Alex and I ventured to Lincoln, NE to watch Simpson softball take on Nebraska Wesleyan this past Sunday. The Storm made a clean sweep of the threegame series. We left Leon Sunday morning and it reminded me of the trips to Colorado because that is the route we would take along Highway 2. It was hard after the game Sunday afternoon to not head the vehicle West and keep on going. Ha! Someday I'll get back to the Mountains. oOo Happy warm weather! Until the next time...

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LINDA BOOTHE I’m always omitting birthdays and this is one that I especially want to make note of. Leroy Dwayne Boswell’s birthday was on February 1, 2021. Leroy was welcomed by his parents, Rick Boswell and Sasha Myers of Davis City. I met Master Leroy the other day when he and his mother were out for a walk and some fresh air.

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Cardinal Boys Win Meet against Lenox and East Union

Matt Boothe earned medalist honors in the meet with Lenox and East Union. He turned in a low score of 44.

by Assistant Coach Gary Hayworth Central Decatur Boys’ and Girls’ golf teams started the week with two meets postponed due to the cold weather. The home meet with Mt Ayr and Interstate is rescheduled for May 7, and the meet with Clarke has been cancelled.

The sun finally popped out bringing a somewhat warmer temperature, and the Cardinals traveled to Lenox on Thursday, April 22. The Lady Cards participated in a four team meet with Sidney, Lenox, and East Union. The Cardinal boys played a triangular meet with Lenox and East Union.

In the girls’ meet the Lady Cards ran into some stiff competition and finished fourth. Sidney led the way with a team score of 200, Lenox 221, East

Logan Coon carded a 50 in the meet with Lenox and East Union helping the Cardinals sweep the meet.

Union 230, and Central Decatur 252. The medalist was Chelsea Hoakinson of Lenox with a 41, and the runner-up was Avery Dowling of Sidney with a 45. The scores for the Cardinals were Ari Nopoulos 55, Courtney Olsen 63, Cadence Clark and Maggie Layton 67.The Lady Cards’ record for the year is 3-4.

The CD boys had their best performance of the year. All of the team members also had their best individual scores of the year. Central Decatur won the meet with the score of 194, East Union 200, and Lenox 230.

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Boothe was the medalist of the meet with a score of 44 winning the low individual spot by 4 strokes. The runnerup was Wyatt Carleson of East Union with a 48. The other scores for the Cardinals were Trey Hullinger 49, Logan Coon 50, Kole Jackson 51, Jaxson Cornett 54, and Grant Boyd 56. The boys improved their record to 3-3.

The teams traveled to Martensdale/St Marys on Tuesday, the boys’ team to Honey Creek on Thursday April 29, and finish the week with the Central Decatur Boys’ and Girls’ Invitational on April 30.

The CD Boys' Track team competed at the chilly East Union Coed Meet on Thursday, April 22, and were reigned champions along with the girls' team. The boys placed 1st with 173 points over county rival Lamoni with 156 points.

The Cardinals brought home 10 golds (4 individuals and 6 relays), 6 silvers and 2 bronze medals.

William Gillis led the night with a gold in the 3200m and 1600m, with times of 10:19.37 and 4:55.14, respectively.

Jack Scrivner followed the lead earning a gold in the long jump with a leap of 19' 7.5", a silver in the high jump clearing the bar at 5' (continued on page 10) (at left) Gunnar Smith earned a prestigious gold in the 800m run with a time of 2:17.89

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by Coach Stamper The CD Girls' Track team competed at the East Union Coed Meet on Thursday, April 22.

The inauspicious night was chilly once again.

That didn't slow down the girls though as they dominated the meet, placing 1st out of the 6 teams with a score of 217 points over East Union who took second with 108 points.

The team took 10 individual and 4 relay golds on the night.

Arguably the most exciting moment of the night was Hadley Bell breaking the school record for points scored in a meet. She set the new record with 34 points [competing in all individual events earning three first places and a fourth place], beating the previous record of 32.5 points held by Emma Atwood and big sister Riley Bell [who both competed in 3 individuals and one relay, earning first place in all 4 events].

The shot put started off the night and Lexi Jensen threw a season best again, going 28ft-11.50in earning 2nd place on the night.

Taylor Beavers threw 26ft 8in for 4th place while Jenna Young threw 20ft 7in, just missing her season PR again, and placing 8th.

The discus throw saw Jensen set another PR, going 93ft 4in, capturing 1st place this time. Harrisen Bevan also threw a season PR, 70ft 9in, for 5th place and Beavers threw 61ft11in for 6th place but only two were allowed to score on the night.

In the high jump, River Hamaker continued her good form, winning with a jump of 4ft 10in while Carleigh O'Dell took third clearing the bar at 4ft 6in.

Bell won the long jump with a leap of 14ft 9.50in. Teammate Chloe Hamaker was right on her tail in 2nd place with her own jump of 14ft 7.50in.

Gatlynn Miller took 6th place with a leap of 13ft but the team was limited once again to only scoring the top two.

The Sprint Medley relay, consisting of Carlee Hamilton, Lyndsey Dale, Mya Applegate, and Aniston Jones, ran a time of 2:08.96 for 3rd place.

In the 3000m run, Bevan took the lead early and gutted out a good performance getting 1st place in a time of 12:45.71 for a big sea-

(contributed photo) Hadley Bell, freshman, set the new school record with 34 points [earning first in the long jump, 400m dash and 400m hurdles and fourth in the 100m dash], beating the previous record of 32.5 points held by Emma Atwood and big sister Riley Bell [who both competed in 3 individuals and one relay, earning first place in all 4 events]. son PR. Elly Sheetz ran a season PR as well and finished in a time of 17:18.57 for 7th place.

A 4x800 relay team composed of Chloe Hamaker, Haley Oesch, Logan Proctor, and Jamie Oesch placed a commanding 1st in a time of 12:02.43.

The Shuttle Hurdle team of R. Hamaker, O'Dell, Annika Evertsen, and Dale kept the gold coming with a 1st place finish and a time of 1:19.46.

The 100m dash saw Hallee Hamilton take 1st with an outstanding time of 13.31. Hadley Bell took 4th in a time of 14.01. Bly Hunt was the 3rd runner in the 100m and she just missed her PR with a time of 15.58 and 9th place.

In the Distance Medley, Young ran a good lead leg, handing off to Amy Potter. After Potter, O'Dell ran a strong 400m leg and passed the baton to Jones who anchored the team to 2nd place in 5:13.09.

Bell and H. Oesch next competed in the 400m dash and Hadley managed to edge out the Lamoni runner by .35 of a second to take the gold. H. Oesch ran a 1:15.77 for 3rd place and a huge season PR for her.

The fast moving 4x200 was up next and the quartet of H. Hamil-

ton, Applegate, Evertsen, and Izzy Triggs ran well to a 1st place finish while also running a season PR of 1:59.91.

In the 100 meter hurdles, Dale and R. Hamaker ran to a 1st and 3rd place finish, respectively, in times of 17.99 and 18.50.

The 800m saw C. Hamaker (3:00.70) 3rd and Proctor (3:13.89) 6th run tough races.

The 200m dash was run by H. Hamilton, Applegate and Amelia Carcamo. Hamilton took 1st (28.75) Applegate ran 1 second faster than her previous best for 5th (30.60) and Carcamo took 8th (34.03).

The 400 meter hurdles saw O'Dell and Bell line up for the team.

O'Dell took 5th in a time of 1:26.47. Hadley was leading the way around the last turn when she clipped a hurdle and took a hard fall. She had the determination to get back up and incredibly pass the runner that had taken advantage of her fall to re-take first in a time of 1:17.49 and her point total to 34, breaking the school record for points scored in a meet.

Bevan and Jones were back on the track for the 1500m. Bevan ran to another gold in a time of 5:55.94 while (continued on page 10)

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EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill

Volume 21 Issue 15

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ADVISOR: Leon Journal-Reporter

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.

Teacher Spotlights

by Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill, co-editors By this time of year, everyone is looking ahead at what the next school year will bring. So what will the 2021-2022 school year bring? One thing we know for sure is there will be a lot of new staff. Multiple staff members have turned in their papers and are looking to make the next step in life.

Since there are no more seniors, we believe it is important to recognize the staff that is leaving and thank them for their time at Central Decatur.

Mrs. Juliette Kline

Education Director and At-Risk Coordinator

Time at CD: 35 Years Favorite School Lunch: Taco Salad Most memorable moment at CD: When working a track meet, a MS boy was getting ready for his race and took off his sweatpants. Unfortunately for him, his shorts came off with the sweats so he was standing in his underwear for a brief moment until he realized his mistake. He fast put them back on and looked to see if anyone had noticed. I laughed so hard that I couldn't time the next race.

Personal Theme Song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor What are your plans after leaving CD? I am retiring this school year. I plan on helping on the farm, playing with my grandchildren, reading, crafting, and anything else I want to do!

A message from you to Central Decatur: Work hard and be kind!

Congratulations to the Cardinal Dance Team for placing second at Nationals in Allen, TX

Mr. Josue RamirezVilleda

Mrs. Janae Crabtree HS Science

MS/HS Special Education

Time at Central Decatur: Un Año - 1 Year Favorite School Lunch: Uncrustables PB & J: Grape Most memorable moment at Central Decatur: When I almost burned the school down while cooking tacos for my students.

Personal Theme Song: Explicit song I won’t mention on here hehe :) What are your plans after leaving CD? My wife and I plan to teach English in South Korea and perhaps the world A message from you to Central Decatur: I want to thank everyone who provided this opportunity for me. It’s been a real privilege interacting with staff and students.

I will forever keep this in my memory and in my heart.

To the staff, I appreciate your attitude and helpfulness towards me every step of the way. To my students, I will miss and I love you. You’ve improved my vision and helped me gain perspective through your eyes. It will help me in the future. One piece of advice for anyone: Sometimes to chase your dreams, you have to make sacrifices. Thank you CD! I love you! <3

Job Shadow Day At CD

By Reece Hill, Co-editor Today on the 28th of April, high school students are participating in the annual job shadow day. Job shadowing is set up through the CTE courses at Central Decatur, students were given one week to get in contact with the people they wished to shadow and sort out the details.

Students who are not in a CTE course or elected not to job shadow will attend school like normal.

Job shadowing is required to complete 6 hours with their chosen individuals, they are expected to perform any task requested of them that comes with doing the job. Students were not allowed to choose places that serve alcohol or work with heavy machinery.

Students are expected to interview the person they are shadowing to learn details, expectations, rules, etc. of the said job. Students then hand in the papers with the information they learned in order to get full credit for the day.

Time at Central Decatur: 6 Years Favorite School Lunch: Anything with a sweet dessert Most memorable moment at Central Decatur: There are so many! It is hard to choose just one moment but if I had to it would have to be when our Science Bowl team almost made it to the second round of competitions. It took three tie breaking competitions before we lost to the other team! Science Bowl competitions are not divided up into conferences and so forth. It doesn't matter how big or small your school is, you compete against everyone. Considering we were up against much bigger schools we were very happy with how we did.

Personal Theme Song: At the Zoo - Simon and Garfunkel :) What are your plans after leaving CD? I will be teaching High School Science at Moravia High School.

A message from you to Central Decatur: It sounds so cliche and you have heard it over and over here at school but be kind. There are people that seem to have a gift of being kind to others. They naturally know what to say to encourage others or lift them up. They think to send notes of kindness or give gifts without seeming to even think that what they are doing is something special.

We can easily pick these people out from others and we think that this is what kindness looks like, and we wouldn't be wrong. These people are incredible to be around and we can all learn something from them. It may take more effort on our part, more intentionality, but we can learn to be kind in these ways too. This is all very good but it is just as important to check yourself when you are thinking of saying something that will hurt someone else or you hear someone say something that may be hurtful to another person. I'm not trying to be preachy, these words are just as much for myself as they are for all of you. All of us are capable of being unkind and it should humble us to know that. Here is the thing though - everyone of you is made incredibly complex and unique, everyone of you has worth! My gosh! Think about what you learned in Biology about genetics or if you took A&P, how a nerve impulse runs down a nerve, and it becomes evident that humans are incredibly made! The complexity of it boggles my mind!

Treat everyone as if they are what they are: incredibly complex beings that are worthy of our kindness.

Special thank you to all businesses and individuals who let a Central Decatur student job shadow!

Things Gone Missing

By Reece Hill and Maddy Leahy, Co-editors It’s interesting now that we are near the end of the school year to look back and review events that have happened and things that were supposed to happen that never did.

At one point we were at a meeting with our advisors, Corey and Tonya Lindsey, and a joke was made relating the inactivity of multiple clubs and the unexplained scrapping of the “Empower Hour” class from two years ago to the old TV show Cold Case that ran from 2003-2010. Cold Case was a show about a female detective finding her calling to solve cases that went unsolved for years using her instincts and the modern technology of the day.

We talked about potentially starting a slot in the student paper where we looked into things that have inexplicably stopped, were never explained to the students, or “went missing”. We never ended up including it as part of our paper, but, in the second to last edition, we are releasing for this year we wanted to highlight some of these things we once discussed.

Among clubs that have been inactive this year, we came up with three. The first being FCCLA which has been inactive for around two years now. FCCLA activities went on hold after former advisor and FCS teacher Lauralee O’Grady went on leave for a necessary surgery before she ultimately decided to retire. No one ended up filling her place as the FCCLA advisor.

FBLA has been a healthy club for many years under the direction of former business teachers, most recently Mr. Larry Johnson. After Mr. John- From L-R: Grant Boyd, Chloe Hamaker, Angel Keeney, and Aniston Jones all recieved a silver rating at the State FFA Convention son suddenly chose to leave the school and go back to working in actual business no one filled the void left. Central Decatur’s FBLA chapter has been inactive for the entire school year.

Both FCCLA and FBLA had a rough start to the year. Bringing in new teachers for each class made it incredibly difficult for the clubs to pick up where they left off. Like always, COVID has also played a major part in these clubs not growing. Hopefully the clubs can pick back up next year and give students even more opportunities.

The Students Supporting Students club was started last year by students for those who needed someone to listen to them and support them with things they were struggling with and has re- From L-R: Cody Craig, Maggie Layton, Morgan Thompson, and Courtney Olsen all placed in the top three at State TSA mained inactive through this year.

At the start of the year when we Juniors were getting our computers, we were told we would eventually be receiving Chromebooks instead of the Macs we have been using all year.

When we asked at the time why we didn't have Chromebooks yet we were told that they were By Maddy Leahy Co-editor Over the last few weeks, a large number “somewhere between here and China”. Though of students attended and competed in state the Chromebooks may have been eventually deconferences and convention. TSA held their livered to the school they were never distributed to the students, leaving us to wonder where they annual conference on April 12-13th while FFA was April 19-20th. Central Decatur had big might have gone. success at both conferences.

At TSA, sophomore Cody Craig placed third in the dragster design competition and Morgan Thompson, sophomore, placed second

By Cameron Morgan in the same event. Courtney Olsen placed first in Transportation modeling. To end the award WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 THURSDAY, MAY 6 ceremony, Maggie Layton, junior, placed first CTE Job Shadowing Girls Golf @ 4:00 PM @ Lakeview in chapter excellence. Logan Coon and Maddy THURSDAY, APRIL 29 Boys Golf @ 4:00 PM @ Lakeview Leahy, both juniors, were re-elected to serve on Boys Golf @ 10:00 AM @ Honey Creek Girls Track @ 4:30 PM @ Mount Ayr the 2021-2022 Iowa TSA state officer team.

Girls Track @ 4:30 PM @ Van Meter Boys Track @ 4:30 PM @ Southwest Valley FFA held their convention in Des Moines Boys Track @ 4:30 pm @ Van Meter FRIDAY, MAY 7 and the Central Trail FFA brought 43 members.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Decision Day Assembly @ 10:30 AM The Ag Impact team composed of middle NO SCHOOL!!!

MS/HS Science Fair @ 2:30 PM @ High School schoolers Abby Leahy, Addy Schreck, Makenna Girls & Boys Golf @ 11:00 AM @ Home SATURDAY, MAY 8 Perkins, Adeline Stone, Gavin Smith, and Cord SATURDAY, MAY 1 Large Group Music Contest Hamilton received a silver rating. Grant Boyd PROM!!!

MONDAY, MAY 10 also received a silver rating in job interview.

MONDAY, MAY 3 Girls Golf @ 4:00 PM @ Home Angel Keeney and Aniston Jones received silvers Girls & Boys Track POI Championship Boys Golf @ 4:00 PM @ Home at the greenhand quiz. The FFA Treasurer's book @ 4:00 PM @ Home Girls Track @ 4:30 PM @ Home also recieved a silver rating. Eleven Central Trail TUESDAY, MAY 4 Boys Track @ 4:30 PM @ Home FFA members received the highest degree in Boys Golf POI Championship TUESDAY, MAY 11 the state: Addiston Graham, Sarah Frisbie, Eily @ 9:00 AM @ Nodaway Valley Senior Awards Day @ 6:00 PM @ High School Hall, Chloe Hamaker, Kylee Rockhold, Carlee WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Hamilton, Hallee Hamilton, Issy Stone, Lyndsey Girls Golf POI Championship Agriculture Awareness Day Dale, Elly Sheetz, and Jenna Young, all received @ 9:00 AM @ Southeast Warren @ 8:30 AM @ Fairgrounds the Iowa FFA degree.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The City of Leon has submitted an application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to develop the purchase of a new Fire Truck.

A public meeting for comments will be held at 6:00pm on 5/10/2021 at 104 W 1st Street Leon Iowa 50144 to discuss the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Leon has submitted an application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to develop the purchase of SCBA gear for the Fire Department.

A public meeting for comments will be held at 6:00pm on 5/10/2021 at 104 W 1st Street Leon Iowa 50144 to discuss the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment.

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ORIGINAL NOTICE AND NOTICE OF HEARING AND SUMMONS

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR DECATUR COUNTY Case No. 05271 JVJV004790 IN THE INTEREST OF, K.K.,

A CHILD

TO: Brian Keith Knust, 2906 - 290th Avenue, Garden Grove, Iowa 50103 Pursuant to an Order of Court entered of record, you are hereby notified that there is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court, a Petition For Termination of Parental Rights in the above entitled case. A Hearing is scheduled on 05/05/2021 at 9:30 am at the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 N. Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144.

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the hearing will be conducted by telephone/video conference, by way of “Zoomgov.”

(Telephonic ONLY: please call 1-669-254-5252; Video Zoom ID 160 834 5657; 991141). Contact the Clerk of Court office for further instructions.

Pursuant to an Order of Court entered of record, notice of hearing shall be published with Proof of Publication to be filed prior to the hearing.

STATE OF IOWA

By Lisa Hynden-Jeanes Decatur County Attorney 3t12 April 21, 28 and May 5, 2021

NOTICE

There is one (1) magistrate position in Decatur County, judicial election District 5-13, as a result of the July 31, 2021 expiration of the term of office of the one (1) current magistrate. The term of office of a magistrate is four years.

The terms or office of the magistrate appointed to till this position will begin on August 1, 2021 and expire on July 31. 2025. Appointment to fill this position will be made on or before June I, 2021. The person appointed to this position shall work in other counties of the district. when necessary, as assigned by the Chief Judge. The present salary for a Judicial Magistrate is $41,232.00 per year.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for appointment to fill this position must complete a written application is described below. Additionally, candidates must: (I) be admitted to practice law in Iowa: and (2) be a resident of Decatur County, or of a county that is contiguous with Decatur County, during the term of office; and (3) be under the age of seventy-two (72) at the time of appointment.

Application forms must be obtained from Jennifer Webster, Office of the District Court Administrator, email request to jennifer. webster@iowacourts.gov.

Do not use an application form obtained from any other source or in any other manner.

Completed applications must be submitted to the Chairperson of the District 5-8 Decatur County Magistrate Appointing Commission with a copy submitted to each member of the Commission. There are 3 Commissioners in addition to the Chairperson. A list with the names and addresses of all commissioners will be provided with each application.

Complete instructions be set forth in the application and in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS which you will receive with the application.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICA-

TIONS IS MONDAY MAY 17, 2021 AT 4:00 P.M. YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ANY REFERENCES MUST BE DELIVERED TO JENNIFER WEBSTER AT THE JUSTICE CENTER, DES MOINES, IOWA BEFORE MONDAY MAY 17, 2021 AT 4:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED

BY THAT DEADLINE-MERE MAILING BY THE DEADLINE IS INSUFFICIENT. Interviews with the Commission will be held on Friday May 21, 2021.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2021.

Judge Patrick W. Greenwood Chairperson Magistrate Appointing Commission District 5-B Decatur County Courthouse Leon, Iowa 50144 2t12 April 21 & 28, 2021

CITY OF DAVIS CITY

Davis City Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 Mayor Gary Anderson called meeting to order at 6:02pm. Roll call was taken: Shonda Anderson, Carol Proctor, Linda Boothe, June Kuster and Talya Waddell present. Also present: City Clerk Royal Johnson.

Motion SAnderson/Waddell to approve agenda. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion Proctor/Boothe to approve March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion Proctor/Boothe to approve March 2021 Transfers and Financial Reports. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion Boothe/Kuster to approve April 2021 Claims.

All in favor, motion passed.

John Thompson asked the council to consider a location at city hall for displaying the “old high school bell”. Thompson also asked the council to consider installation of a generator at city hall.

Council will research these items and bring back suggestions to the next council meeting.

Mayor and council directed Johnson to issue a letter of completion to property owner of 630 W Mill Street.

Motion Boothe/Proctor to approve Resolution 20210419-01: to Sign ICAP Proxy to Royal Johnson as Individual and Gary Anderson as Alternate to represent the city with ICAP. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion SAnderson/ Kuster to accept cemetery mowing bid of $5,600 from Triple P Lawn Care. All in favor, motion passed.

Chief Joel Frank gave the Fire Department report.

Chief Frank recommended that the city dissolve the Fire Department. Motion SAnderson/Proctor to disband the City Fire Department effective July 1, 2021. All in favor, motion passed.

Proctor gave parks report. Proctor reported fire damage and vandalism to the pavilion.

Boothe gave the community center report.

Proctor gave maintenance report. Motion SAnderson/Kuster to purchase new box blade for $850, after trade-in of old blade for $500. All in favor, motion passed. Motion SAnderson/ Boothe to approve up to six loads of gravel on designated roads. All in favor, motion passed.

Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:35pm.

March 2021 receipts by fund: General $2,859.01, Proprietary $2,430.00, Roads $754.00. Total Receipts: $6,043.01.

April 2021 Claims: Intuit Quickbooks

Software $8.56 IPERS

Payroll Liabilities 57.26 Iowa Dept Revenue

Payroll Liabilities 4.00 Allen Sego

Payroll 598.44 David Proctor

Payroll 138.53 Gary Anderson

Payroll 78.50 Royal Johnson

Payroll 312.26 US Treasury

Payroll

Liabilities 545.78 Alliant

Electric 903.82 CarQuest

Supply 38.67 David Graham

Supply 53.51 Decatur Sheriff

Police 369.84 G&D Hauling

Supply 1,134.45 GRM

Phone 45.56 John Deere Financial

Loan 172.38 Lamon Public Works

Trash 1,925.00 Leon Hardware

Supply 109.99 Leon Journal

Publications 95.62 Midwest Propane

Propane 580.07 Norris Quarries

Supply 3,480.00 SIRWA

Trash 203.35

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.

April 19, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, April 19, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse.

Present: Bob Bell, Ward Graham and Dan Christensen.

Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2021, regular session. Motion carried.

County Sheriff Ben Boswell met with the Board to request approval to reduce the number of part-time JailOFFICE

ATTORNEY

AUDITOR

er/Dispatcher positions from three to one and increase the number of full-time Jailer/Dispatcher positions from ten to eleven. Motion Christensen/ Graham to approve the request and adopt Resolution 2021-19. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2021-19 WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to be in compliance with Code of Iowa §331.903, as it applies to the appointment of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel by elected county officials, and, WHEREAS, the number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel for each office shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors and the number approved by a resolution recorded in the minutes of the Board, and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that from time to time, adjustments are necessary in the number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel due to changes in the manner in which services are provided by the various county offices and for other unforeseen circumstances, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we the undersigned members of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, hereby establish the following number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel for the various county offices effective immediately for the rest of this fiscal year and that this resolution supersedes all similar resolutions.

NUMBER OF DEPUTIES/CLERKS/ ASSISTANTS/OTHER PERSONNEL 1 Full-time Secretary (maximum of 40 hours per week) 2 Deputies 1 Clerk (beginning no sooner than May 1 through no later than July 31, 2021)

RECORDER 1 Deputy SHERIFF 5 Full-time Deputies

11 Full-time Jailers/Communications Officers

1 Part-time Jailers/Communications Officers

1 Transport/Court Officer TREASURER 3 Deputies

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report

April 17 - 23, 2021

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 04/17: The SO responded to a driving complaint on Highway 69 south of Davis City.

04/19: Leon PD responded to a property damage accident in front of the high school.

04/20: Leon PD assisted by the SO, Lamoni PD and Clarke County SO served a search warrant at 304 NE 4th St. The SO responded to a report of a theft from a farm in Bloomington Township.

The State Patrol responded to a report of a suspicious person at the rest area.

04/21: Leon PD responded to a property damage accident on the north side of the square.

The SO arrested Cody Rollins, 29, of Lamoni on an outstanding SO warrant for 4th degree theft. Rollins was booked into jail and held.

04/22: Garden Grove FD responded to a grass fire on 330th Ave. in High Point Township.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of a suspicious person on the walking trail.

Leon PD responded to a report of an assault.

04/23: Lamoni PD responded to a trespass complaint. Lamoni PD arrested Spencer Pete, 52, of Lamoni on a charge of trespass. Pete was also served a Decatur County SO warrant for assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and 2nd degree harassment. Pete was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment complaint.

ure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50.

William Martese Jones, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $170.71.

Haden Smith Leymaster, Leon, IA, insufficient number of head lights. Total $132.63.

Donte Monti Ladarius Marshall, Ft. Gibson, MI, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Carson L. Newville, Barron, WI, speeding in work zones (over 25 zone). Total $1,410.00.

Shanil Ashik Patel, Bolivar, MO, dark windows. Total $135.50.

Sabrina Leigh Richardt, Beloit, WI, dark window. Total $246.50.

Jayden Wesley Ripperda, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Randy Paul Snow, Humeston, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Shelly R. Waugh, Lamoni, IA, operation without registration card or plate.

Total $135.50.

Patrick Aaron Wheelock, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $149.08.

Stephanie Marie Whitten, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $300.75.

Willie L. Williams, 3rd, Columbus, OH, improper use of lane. Total $331.06.

Justin Darryl Wilson, Joplin, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Ronee Wion, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $118.25.

J&J Pause Lifted (continued from page 1)

Reynolds shared in the press conference on April 21 how 43 counties have denied all or some of the vaccines due to the low demand.

"This is the right thing to do," Governor Reynolds said, continuing to explain how this allows COURT CASES the vaccines to be deGreen State Credit livered to the counties Union fka University of that have the higher Iowa, plaintiff, vs. Keane demand.

Judy Funk of RMS of At 8:30 a.m., represenTyler Wasson, defendant.

As reported by Iowa and administrator of tatives of the City of Decatur Petition Filed.

Rash, on Friday, April Heartland Insurance Risk met with the Board (follow 23, the Centers for up from March 15, 2021 Pool met with the Board and Disease Control and BOS session) to further introduced Nathan Berry and MAGISTRATE discuss resurfacing Fourth Jill Vansickle of Gallagher, Jesse Lee Young, Bed- Prevention (CDC) and Street. In attendance were who discussed safety and ford, IA, speeding 55 or U.S. Food and Drug Mayor Travis Miller, Coun- loss control with the Board. under zone (1 thru 5 over). Administration (FDA) cil members Gary Keller and Also in attendance was Total $89.50. have lifted the pause Janet Jelsma and City Clerk County Engineer Dillon DavAlan Nelson Trevor, on the administraScott Jelsma. Also in atten- enport.

Motion Christensen/Gra- Two Harbors, MN, speed- tion of the Johnson & dance was County Engineer ing over 55 zone (11 thru 15 Johnson vaccine, the Dillon Davenport. The City ham to approve the 28E beover). Total $175.75. tween Decatur County Board reported they would like to Iowa Department of Kenneth Lee Miller, see Fourth Street stabilized of Supervisors and Clarke Public Health (IDPH) Wellman, IA, speeding over and then chip sealed the fol- County Board of Supervisors recommends that any lowing year. Following dis- re a shared Public Health Ad- 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). vaccine provider in the Total $118.25. ministrator.

Motion carried. cussion, the Board agreed to The following claims apMax R. Zamudio, Elgin, state who has available consider the City’s request during budget and program- proved by the Conservation IL, speeding over 55 zone Johnson & Johnson Board were paid: (11 thru 15 over). Total vaccine resume adminming time. istration, effective imAt 9:00 a.m., County Agrivision Equipment Group $175.75.

Equipmt Repair 31.86 Engineer Dillon Davenport Jane Anna Striegel mediately. and Assistant to the County Alliant Energy Mendenhall, Garden Grove, The pause was recElectricity-LR 366.36 Engineer Noah Thomas dis- IA, speeding 55 or under ommended after reBlyzo Bait cussed departmental matzone (1 thru 5 over). Total ports of six cases of a

Bait 438.90 ters with the Board. $89.50. rare and severe type of Motion Christensen/Gra- Centurylink Jason Alan Kellis, blood clot in individuTelephone 20.98 ham to approve Notice to Northfield, MN, speeding 55 als following adminisBidders for Project Number City Of Lamoni Garbage-SB 100.00 or under zone (16 thru 20 tration of the Johnson FM-C027(88)—55-27. Mo- over). Total $193.00.

City Of Leon tion carried. & Johnson vaccine.

LeRoy J. Miller, MoraWater/ Motion Graham/Chris- The CDC and FDA via, IA, speeding 55 or under

Garbage-LR 188.88 tensen to approve partial issued the following: Clarke Electric Co-Op. zone (1 thru 5 over). Total payment to Keller ExcavatUse of the Johnson & Electricity-LR 319.12 $89.50. ing for Project Number ER- COVID-19 Ruth Ann Kriz, Marion, Johnson C027(76)—58-27. Motion Great Western Bank

Supplies 1,477.96 IA, speeding 55 or under vaccine should be recarried.

Davenport informed the GRM Networks zone (1 thru 5 over). Total sumed in the United Telephone 110.70 $89.50.

Board that he has hired Bret States. The FDA and Pierson for the full-time La- Johnston, Mary Zachary Kent Manter- CDC have confidence Shelter Refund 30.00 borer I position, beginning nach, Grimes, IA, speeding that this vaccine is safe May 3, 2021. Pierson will Leon Hardware & 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 and effective in prestart at $19.34 per hour. Appliances Llc venting COVID-19. The Supplies 178.65 over). Total $89.50.

Motion Christensen/Graham Taylor Jo Wilson, Mount FDA has determined to approve the hire. Motion Leon Journal Reporter

Ad 40.00 Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or un- that the available data carried. der zone (6 thru 10 over). show that the vaccine's Davenport informed the Menards Supplies 28.98 Total $118.25.

Board that he has hired Bill known and potential Mark Anthony Bato, Greenwood for the part-time North Lumber & Home benefits outweigh its Center Inc Fort Dodge, IA, speeding Seasonal Laborer position, Supplies 73.99 over 55 zone (16 thru 20 known and potential beginning April 15, 2021, at risks in individuals 18 over). Total $173.25. $18 per hour. Motion Gra- S.I.R.W.A

Water-SB/LR 34.50 ham/Christensen to approve Katherine Mary Ehlinger, years of age and older.

Snyder & Associates the hire. Motion carried.

Hudson, WI, speeding over At this time, the availTrail Plng 418.00 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). able data suggest that Motion Christensen/ Graham to adopt Resolu- Southwest Iowa Rec the chance of TTS ocTotal $118.25.

Electricity-SB 172.83 tion 2021-20 re the FY21 Tashara Shanae Erie, curring is very low, but Sport Wade Inc. second-half interfund transEquipmt Repair 32.80 Waterloo, IA, speeding over the FDA and CDC will fer from Rural Services Basic 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). remain vigilant in conFund to Secondary Roads Sportsman’s Supply Total $172.36. tinuing to investigate

Supplies 122.98 Fund. Motion carried.

Kadon Hudson this risk.

Total $4,187.49 DECATUR COUNTY Motion by Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Graham, to pass and adopt Resolution 202119 this 19th day of April, 2021.

AYES: Ward Graham Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYES: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor

same.

Motion by Christensen, seconded by Graham to approve Resolution 202120 this 19th day of April, 2021.

AYES: Ward Graham Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYES: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor

RESOLUTION 2021- 20 WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund; and WHEREAS, said transfer is in accordance with Section 331.429, Code of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1.

The sum of $ 324,356 is ordered to be transferred from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund.

Section 2.

The Auditor is hereby directed to record this operating transfer and to notify the Treasurer and County Engineer of the

SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t13 April 28, 2021

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Donald L. Dunbar, Trustee of the Dunbar Family Trust to Donald L. Dunbar - Lots 1 through 4; that portion of Second Street lying S of and adjacent to lot 4, and the former RR ROW located S of land adjoining Second Street, all in block 3, Branscombs addition to Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Center Point Farms, LLC to Matthew Andrews NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 1, T 68 N, R 24, and the SW 1/4 SE 1/4; the SE 1/4 SW 1/4; the S

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tion to the town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Edgar Property Investment, LLC to Lucie Zollman Beginning at the E 1/4 corner of section 3, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said point being the true POB, thence due N ... to true POB, EXCEPT the N 20' thereof. Subject to all easements of record.

Transfer stamps $164.00.

Ben Boswell, Sheriff of Decatur County, Iowa and Darlene E. Jackson, unknown spouse of Darlene Jackson, State of Iowa, Department of Revenue, and United States of America, IRS to Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Mr. Cooper - Lots 10, 11, 14 and 15 in block

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1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 S 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 36, T 69 N, R 24, all W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $943.20.

Contract Exchange Corporation to Eugene A. Schubert II IRA, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company as Trustee - S 40' of lot 5 and all of lot 6, block 2, Original town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Started on Lee - Iowa LLC to Graceland University - Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, block 3, Original town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Secretary for Residence Life Graceland University is seeking a take-charge individual who is able to handle a complex work assignment requiring analytical thinking and problem solving abilities. The successful candidate will be the Secretary for the Residence Life Office on the Lamoni, IA campus.

Requirements: Associate’s degree or two year’s college preferred, or equivalent education and experience. Must be able to relate to students of all backgrounds and be a lifelong learner with initiative, mature judgment, a high level of organizational skills and the capacity to work independently, with little direct supervision. Advanced computer knowledge, budget experience, and attention to detail are required. The ability to change focus rapidly, interpersonal skills, and flexibility in a dynamic and fastpaced working environment are essential.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please send a letter of application, a resume and three letters of reference to the Graceland University Human Resources Department, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140, call (641) 784-5447, fax (641) 784-5033 or e-mail personnel@graceland.edu.

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If you have what it takes to be caring, compassionate, and a responsible role model, WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM! Starting wage is $11.50 an hour. Shifts vary. Evening and overnight shifts and every other weekend 12-hour shifts.

Must have a reliable vehicle, willing to travel, full coverage vehicle insurance. Must be able to pass a drug test, physical, and be able to obtain a Chauffer’s license and have 100/300/100 vehicle insurance and lift a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance and have a GED or high school diploma. We pay for all required trainings. SIRF is an EOE employer.

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The Board of Crown Colony Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the position of Manager with an estimated start date of June 8, 2021.

The Director of Crown Colony is responsible for the overall administration of the unit apartment complex. Developing a sense of community at Crown Colony between residents, staff, and the greater Colony Housing Authority is important.

This position involves hands-on recordkeeping, communications, correspondence, personnel supervision, and more. He or she reports regularly to USDA-Rural Development, and needs to be able to use the computer programming available for these tasks.

This is a full time position with occasional calls after hours.

Qualifications: B.A. degree or equivalent experience and training; previous experience in human services preferred; ability to work with elderly, disabled and/or low-income persons; residence in Lamoni area; a background check with credit history is required.

Resumes will be accepted until May 14, 2021.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Choir Members Compete in Virtual Solo Ensemble Contest

Evahn Wallace, TJ Fallis, Champ Walker and Hullinger, with a time of 46.64.

Shuttle Hurdle team of Wallace, Norman, Hullinger and Scrivner clocked a solid 1:08.03.

The Sprint Medley team of Walker, Gus Buckingham, Rockhold and Foltz ran a 1:46.15.

The Distance Medley team of Walker, Wallace, Swartz and Gillis, ran a 3:59.20.

Other placings were: Nick Payne 5th (81' 10") in the discus; Photo by Beth Hall Ty Rasmussen 5th Four Central Decatur choir students participated in a virtual solo/en- place (1:01.39) in the semble contest this year. They were recorded singing their songs which 400m dash; Carcamo were then uploaded to the IHSMA website to be judged. "They did a great also placed 6th in the job!" stated Beth Hall, CD Choir Director.

Solos were Maggie Layton, receiving a I rating; Eily Hall, receiving a II rating; and Seth Reed, receiving a II rating. A trio of Eily Hall, Annika (continued from page 1) Evertson and Maggie Layton was submitted and received a II rating. $5 each. Questions?

Email Kayla at stalder. a great first leg getting records on the night.

CD Girls Track the team in first place decccb@grm.net.

The girls competed (continued from page 6) Join us Friday, and Jamie ran a 5 sec- at Chariton on TuesApril 30th - Saturday, Jones passed another ond PR as she got the day, April 27 then at May 1st at Slip Bluff competitor at the end baton to Carcamo still Van Meter on Thurs- Park/Lamoni Comto take 5th place in in first place. Carcamo day, April 29. The Car- munity Center for a 6:23.50. also ran a season PR dinals host a meet on FREE* program on The 4x100 team of and River slammed the Monday, May 3. the Birds of Iowa and Young, Potter, Hunt, door on any comeback to learn about Citizen and Miller ran a 1:00.28 by the other competiScience activities that and took 3rd place. you can take part in. tors as she cruised to CD Boys Track The 4x400 team 1st place and the team (continued from page 6) Go on bird hikes, learn how to identify Iowa of Evertsen, J. Oesch, ran a time of 4:50.58.

Carcamo, and R. HaIt was a very excit- 4", and a bronze in the birds, then make your maker took their plac- ing night for the girls 110m hurdles with a own bird house to take home! es for the last event of as they competed well time of 17.5.

This program is the night. Evertsen ran and ran many personal Gunnar Smith for anybody interested earned a prestigious gold in the 800m run with a time of 2:17.89 along with a 5th place finish in the long jump with a leap of 17' 6.75".

Tate Swartz joined Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444 the rankings with a couple silver medals in Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. the 3200m and 1600m runs, clocking 11:01.33 Sunday 5:00 p.m. and 5:03.94, respecApril 30, May 1 and 2 tively.

Ethan Bundt earned a silver in the shot put with a throw of 41' 11.5" along with PG 1 hr. 41 mins.

Kale Rockhold with a A chaotic battle ensues between 6th place finish with 33' Jerry Mouse, who has taken 11". refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, Tyke Hullinger foland Tom Cat, who is hired to lowed with a couple sildrive him away before the day vers in the 100m dash of a big wedding arrives. with a time of 11.44 and COMING SOON 400m dash clocking May 7 - Raya and the Last 55.21.

Dragon. May 14 - Godzilla Riley Norman Vs. Kong. May 21 - Mortal joined in with a bronze Kombat. May 28 - Cruella in the 400m hurdles in June 4 - Cruella a time of 1:06.20 and fourth place in the ALL TICKETS $5 Tickets available online at 110m hurdles with a https://scittheatre.square.site/. time of 18.52.

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The Cardinals had No credit cards accepted on site. a clean sweep in the relays winning all golds, with the exception of the 4x200 where the team was DQ. The 4x800 relay team of Vinnie Carcamo, Smith, Isaiah Brunk, and Junior Oesch ran a 9:26.41.

The 4x400 team of Carcamo, Oesch, Smith and Matthew Foltz with a time of 3:52.87.

The 4x100 team of

800m run (2:29.35); and Buckingham 6th place (25.72) in the 200m dash.

Other events were: Rockhold discus (77'); Daniel Payne discus (53' 4"); Tyler Fallis long jump (15' 7.25"); N. Payne shot put (31' 4.5"); Sam Boothe 100m dash (13.16); CJ Miller 100m dash (13.92); Jaydan Broich 200m dash (28.15); S. Boothe 400m hurdles (1:15.45).

The boys competed at Mt. Ayr on Tuesday, April 27 then at Van Meter on Thursday, April 29. The Cardinals host a meet on Monday, May 3.

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in birding. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. COME AND GO DURING HIKES/SESSIONS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT FOR EVERYTHING. No registration necessary for hikes/sessions, but you MUST register for the Build a Birdhouse portion of the program by following this link: https://www.mycountyparks.com/.../Builda-Birdhouse.aspx. *All hikes/sessions are free (except for build a birdhouse portion that has a $5 supply fee).

Funding for this workshop was provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection –Conservation Education Program (REAP— CEP). This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts (Clinton County Conservation) and Brian Ritter (Nahant March Education Center). The “Build a Bird House” program will be conducted by Naturalist Kayla (Decatur County Conservation).

Supplies provided by the Decatur County Conservation Board.

Tentative Schedule: Friday, April 30th 5:30 pm Birding Hike @ Slip Bluff Park 8:00 pm Owl Prowl Hike @ Slip Bluff Park Saturday, May 1st 7:00 am Birding Hike @ Slip Bluff Park 9:30 am Introduction to Iowa Bird ID Part 1 @ Lamoni Community Center 11:30 am Lunch Break (in Lamoni or bring your own) 1:00 pm Introduction to Iowa Bird ID Part 2 @ Lamoni Community Center 3:00 pm Build a Birdhouse** @ Lamoni Community Center **While supplies last, $5 supply fee