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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 10, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR004956 IN THE MATTER OF JAMES ROBERT BUCKINGHAM Deceased To the following persons relating to the Estate of JAMES ROBERT BUCKINGHAM, deceased: Lisa J. Benge, and John Benge, Attorney-in-Fact for Lisa J. Benge The above is hereby notified that on the 28th day of June, 2016, the duly appointed Executor of the above-captioned estate, Judy Marie Craven, did enter into a REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT for the personal residence of the deceased, with Keith and Kimberly Gomez. The public record reflects a RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL (ROFR) recorded in Decatur County, IA at Book-2013 Page-0956. This notice is to notify Lisa J. Benge, in accordance with above referenced ROFR of the Executor’s intention to sell. Any action to prevent such sale must be timely exercised, and a signed purchase agreement in compliance with the ROFR terms shall be delivered to the Executor below, or the Attorney for the Estate, within 15 business days of this notice, or any objection shall be forever barred. Dated this 10th day of August, 2016. /s/ Tonita M. Helton Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 (641) 446-8664 Attorney for Estate Judy Marie Craven 1106 NW Church Leon, IA 50144 Executor of Estate 1t28 Aug. 10, 2016
DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org. August 1, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session August 1, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Present: J.R. Cornett, Gary Boswell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the Agenda. Motion carried. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2016, regular session. Motion carried. The Board discussed developing a written policy for the use of the courthouse grounds. Motion Fulton/Boswell to continue as has been done in the past with regard to the use of the grounds. Motion carried. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the letter of support for the SCICAP HS/EHS expansion grant and authorize Chairman Cornett to sign same. Motion carried. County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the Federal Aid Agreement for Project Number BRS-CO27(65)—6027; Bridge Replacements: R30 over East Fork Big Creek, R34 over Tributary to Grand River, R46 over Tributary to Little River. Motion carried. Loring Miller submitted a request for a fireworks permit for August 6. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the request. Motion carried. Kathy Lerma met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. She reviewed with the Board the cost report for Case Management that covers the final six months that the department was open. Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the report and authorize Chairman Cornett to sign same. Motion carried. Supervisor Boswell left the meeting for the day at 11:30 a.m. The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: City of Leon RAGBRAI Law Enforcement $1,440.00 US Cellular Telephone 160.18 Total $1,600.18 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t28 Aug. 10, 2016
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CITY OF LEON
Special Council Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2016 6:00 P.M. The Leon City Council met in Special Session on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Leon City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., with roll call being taken and the following Council Members in attendance: Elmer Easton, Joe Stephens, Sue Kelly and Darlene Fuller. Troy Armstrong absent. Motion Kelly/Easton for approval of the Special Agenda. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly, Fuller. Motion carried. Interviews were held for the position of City Administrator/Clerk. Mayor Allen Simmonds entered the meeting at 7 pm. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Motion Stephens/Easton to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly and Fuller. Motion carried. <These minutes are subject to council approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Allen Simmonds Mayor ATTEST: Lorrie Scrivner Deputy Clerk 1t28 Aug. 10, 2016
CITY OF LEON
Special Council Meeting Thursday, August 4, 2016 6:00 P.M. The Leon City Council met in Special Session on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Leon City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with roll call being taken and the following Council Members in attendance: Elmer Easton, Joe Stephens, Sue Kelly and Darlene Fuller. Troy Armstrong absent. Motion Fuller/Kelly for approval of the Special Agenda. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly, Fuller. Motion carried. Applicant Shaun Schaff, interviewing for the position of City Administrator/Clerk, requested to go into closed session. Motion Kelly/Easton to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 [(1)(i)] “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session” for the purpose of conducting an interview for the position of City Administrator/Clerk. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly, Fuller. Motion carried. The room was cleared and the session was closed at 6:02 p.m. Motion Kelly/Fuller to return to open session. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly, Fuller. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Allen Simmonds entered the meeting at 6:58 pm. Another interview was conducted for the position of City Administrator/ Clerk. Discussion ensued regarding candidates and scheduling 2 more Special Council Meetings. Special Council Meetings will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. and Thursday August, 11, 2016 at 7 p.m. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Motion Kelly/Stephens to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Easton, Stephens, Kelly, Fuller. Motion carried. <These minutes are subject to council approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Allen Simmonds Mayor ATTEST: Lorrie Scrivner Deputy Clerk 1t28 Aug. 10, 2016
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE
Tarrington Lee Rivers, Lubbock, TX, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Crist H. Beachy, Leon, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Brenda Jean Greenland, Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Tiffany Marie Martinez, Blairsville, GA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Elmer Dwight Miler Jr., Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Jared Marc Miller, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Evertt LeRoy Proctor, Grand River, IA, failure to main-
tain control. Total $200.00. Adam Lee Duplinsky, Grimes, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Young Keun Lim, Carthage, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Leslie Christine Olson, Olathe, KS, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50. Kaleb Jason Hampton, Corydon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $127.50. Michelle Ann Goodman, West Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Daniel Boyd Jensen, Wauwatosa, WI, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Jeremy Gerard Quigley, Lamoni, IA, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00. Lynne Forrest Stein, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Kathryn Sue Mullins, Eagleville, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $119.00. Robert Lee Chambers Jr., Osceola, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10). Total $114.00. Bryce Andrew Cozad, Leon, IA, careless driving. Total $134.06. Cale Craig Cutler Sr., Knoxville, TN, no valid driver’s license. Total $445.50. Denim Calvin Hiebing, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15). Total $173.00. Kurt Anthony Pagliai, Waukee, IA, defective muffler system. Total $112.50. Kurt Anthony Pagliai, Waukee, IA, no valid driver’s license. Total $450.00. Patricia Ann Pinegar, Lamoni, IA, no insurance. Total $1,183.35. Curtis John Stowers, driving with a suspended license, Osceola, IA. Total $562.38. Bobby Gene Styers, Kevile, KY, speeding 55 or over zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $176.25.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Pamala M. Jacobe, petitioner vs. Kenneth Donald Green, respondent.Decree granted.
Decatur County Sheriff’s Report
July 30 - Aug. 5, 2016
NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
7/30: Lamoni PD responded to a report of suspicious activity at the Graceland campus. Leon PD responded to a report of a possible violation of a no contact order. The SO responded to a burglary at a residence in Davis City. The SO responded to a
Local Tea Party Helps at RAGBRAI
RAGBRAI was a unique experience for many southern Iowans. Our small towns are not accustomed to having more than twenty thousand visitors in just one day. Especially, when many of them stay overnight as they did at Leon. criminal mischief complaint in Grand River. 7/31: The SO arrested Eric Thornburg, 30, of Garden Grove on an outstanding SO warrant for animal abuse. Thornburg was booked into jail and held. 8/2: Clarke County SO arrested Travis Toney, 31, of Davis City on an outstanding Leon PD and SO warrants for possession of control substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and 3rd degree harassment. Toney was transported to the county line, taken into custody, transported to the jail and held. Lamoni PD arrested Randall Fairchild, 35, of Lamoni on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Fairchild was booked into jail and held. 8/3: Leon PD arrested Alexander Courtney, 18, of Leon on an outstanding Boone County warrant for failure to appear. Courtney was booked into jail and held for Boone County. 8/4: The SO arrested Daniel Rater, 45, of Van Wert on an outstanding SO warrant for 13 counties for 3rd degree burglary. Rater was booked into jail and held. Leon PD arrested Michael Todd, 25, of Newton on charges of carrying a weapon and driving under suspension. Todd was booked into jail and held. 8/5: Leon PD arrested Sean Cook, 49, of Leon on a charge of driving while barred. Cook was booked into jail and held. The SO took custody of Jeremiah Thyrion, 29, of Lineville after he was sentenced to 7 days in jail for contempt of court. Thyrion was booked into jail and held.
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Central Decatur Junior-Senior High School. Pictured in RAGBRAI tshirts are Tea Party members Faye Shaw and Kathleen McIntire. Submitted by Len Edwards
Osceola to Hold Summer Soiree Car Show Osceola Chamber Main Street and Lakeside Casino are proud to bring back the Summer Soiree Car Show for a super second year! The event will be held on Saturday, August 20th in downtown Osceola around the Courthouse Square. Registration will be from 8am-11am; the show and judging will be from 11am-1pm; and awards will be announced at 2pm on the bandstand. We will be having specialty awards again this year, including: Best Rat Rod, Best Interior, Most Potential, Chamber’s Choice, Most Likely to get Pulled Over, and more! The largest car club in attendance will also get a $100 award, courtesy of Lakeside Casino. We will have participant judging so all you car buffs have
a chance to recognize those cars that stand out above the rest. The Top 20 cars will be recognized by you, the participants! Finally, we are looking at a People’s Choice Award, letting the public choose their own favorite as well! The day will have a ton of fun for all ages! There will be a bounce house for the smaller kids, vendors with door prizes, a scavenger hunt of local businesses, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, music, and more! Register by 5pm on Friday, August 5th and registration is only $15. This will get you entered into the Early Bird drawing for a free striped mini fridge. You will also earn a dash plaque if you are one of the first 75 registered. Registrations after August 5th are $20.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
on each side of the following centerline; commencing at a point on W side of Cedar Street, Mrs. M. Walker’s Addition to the City of Lamoni, which is 20 feet S of S line of right ofway of C.B.&Q. Railroad, thence bears W 148.8 feet, thence by a 30 degree curve 81..2 feet to the right to intersect a line which bears N 65 degrees, 34 minutes W 162.4 feet, thence to the left by a 30 curve 68 feet to intersect a line which bears N 85 degrees, 59 minutes W 329.6 feet to center of circular drive 50 feet in diameter, situated in the County of Decatur and State of Iowa. Transfer stamps $48.80. Linda L. Watkins and John H. Lovett, co-trustees of the Maxine C. Lovett Trust Agreement dated 5/8/2006 to Linda L. Watkins and John H. Lovett, tenants in common. The reservation of right of Maxine C. Lovett and the Lovett Family to a plot in the tract (described in the
The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the trans-action. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Deutsche ALTB Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006AB2 to Bernard Real Estate, LLC Commencing 25 feet of the SW corner of Block 1 Mrs. M Walker’s Addition to Lamoni, Iowa, thence N to Railroad rightofway, thence SE measured along the Railroad rightofway 150 feet, thence S to N line of new drive called Lake View Drive, thence NW along N line of Lake View Drive to POB, Lake View Drive being 15 feet
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According to Leon City Code Ordinance 3-2.0110, dogs that are of certain breeds must comply with specific requirements in order to possess them in city limits. These breeds are: Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or any dog that has the predominate appearance and characteristics of any of these breeds. If you possess a dog that falls within these breeds, you must comply with the following: must be properly licensed, show proof of $100,000 liability insurance policy, and comply with confinement regulations. Details of each of these regulations are available at Leon City Hall. All residents of the City of Leon that possess a dog covered under this description must comply with these regulations by September 15, 2016 to avoid being subject to penalty. Come in to Leon City Hall or call 641-446-6221 for more information.