The Leon Journal-Reporter - December 22, 2021

THE NEWSPAPER THAT SERVES ALL DECATUR COUNTY

20 PAGES USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021 P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 90 - NUMBER 47

Lighting Contest Winners Announced The Leon Lions Club along with the Leon Chamber of Commerce, sponsored their annual home Christmas lighting contest.

The judges traveled around the City of Leon last Friday, December 17, checking out the interesting and festive displays.

The home of Rhonda Bush was chosen as 1st, Dustin and Kadee Thompson received 2nd and the Jean and Gary Campbell residence was named 3rd.

Photos by Maizee Lindsey 1st place: Rhonda Bush at 905 SE Q Street

2nd place: Dustin and Kadee Thompson at 500 S Main Street

Winds Blew...and Blew...and Blew Some More Shingles ripped off, outbuildings blown over, church steeple blown off, and large trees and limbs scattered.

This was the destruction that was left after strong, fierce winds blew through the county last Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The mercury rose to a balmy 73 degrees before the onslaught began. As predicted, winds began to pick up around 3:00 p.m. that afternoon and intensified into the night reaching wind gust speeds of over 70 miles per hour. For reference, wind speeds in an F1 tornado reach speeds of over 73 miles per hour.

As the cold and warm fronts converged on Iowa, it spawned a long line of fast moving severe storms that accompanied the already gale-force winds. These storms also dropped tornadoes in parts of Iowa. It was reported

that around 20 twisters were identified.

The weathermen also determined that this storm was classified as a Derecho, the first one ever to be reported in the U.S. in the month of December.

Over 43 counties in Iowa were deemed a disaster area by Governor Reynolds. Decatur County was not one of them.

The winds and accompanying storm that moved in from the West and proceeded northwesterly left a path of destruction in the County. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The historic barn located on the Charlie and Judi Partridge farm in Woodland was badly damaged.

Two buildings near the Grand River Cattle Ranch south of Grand River were reported as blown over.

A section of the roof on a shed at the Benji Hullinger Farm

The old historic barn that overlooks the landscape in Woodland Township, owned by the Partridge Family sustained major wind damage.

This barn has been featured in Barn Tours over the years.

3rd place: Gary and Jean Campbell at 204 SE Hill Street

The trees are located in the 15 businesses of Don's Floral, Southern Roots, Fusion Studio, Heffron Chiropracrated by Don's Floral, tic, Lockdown Fitness, Christmas Tree Winners CD Flag Corp, South- New-2-U, SCIT, Leon The Leon Cham- ern Roots, Chapter Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Pies ber hosted their annual W PEO, Assembly of & Such, Main Street Christmas tree contest God, New-2-U, Deca- Brickhouse, Decatur in a different form from tur County Hospital, County Farm Bureau, Leon Noel. The judg- Leon Hy-Vee Pharma- Great Western Bank, east of Pleasanton was ing was very difficult. cy, Central Trail FFA, Leon Post Office, Deblown off and strewn Selected as 1st place Living Hope, Pies & catur County Public winner was Decatur Such, Leon Bible, Main Health, and Sally's Nuabout Highway J66.

The steeple at County Conservation, Street Brickhouse, De- trition.

2nd CD Flag Corp and catur County DynaChamber also the Trinity Christian 3rd Leon Bible Church. mites, Decatur County sponsored the window Church was blown off.

Plaza, decoration You still have time Conservation, contest The sliding doors to check out the 21 FCCLA, Early Head- with the judges chooson a shed at the Cody Christmas trees that start, Sally's Nutrition, Lindsey farm were are lighting up Main Leon Post Office and ing the following winners: 1st Don's Floral, ripped off.

Street in Leon, which Decatur County Public 2nd Decatur County A shed near the are on display in busi- Health. Each entry has Interstate at Van Wert ness windows along a sign indicating their Public Health and 3rd State Farm. was destroyed.

Main Street and around business or organizaDecorated window The entire tin roof the square for citizens tion name. winner pictures are on of the home softball to still enjoy during the Decorated tree page 19. dugout was ripped off month of December. winner pictures are on and desposited into The trees were deco- page 12. the baseball outfield, damaging the fence.

A power line went down on NE 7th Street in Leon and large trees, limbs and shingles Assembly of God, Leon - Christmas Eve Service December 24 at were blown about.

6:30 p.m.

FLRSP Once the severe thunderstorm exited Spaghetti Calvary Baptist, Leon - Candlelight Service December 24 at 5:00 the county, the temp.m. perature dropped back Fundraiser Friends of Little into the 30s. The winds St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, Leon - Christmas Eve Mass on continued to be fierce River Scenic Pathways will be holding Friday, Dec. 24, at 7:00 p.m. well into the night bea Spaghetti Supper fore subsiding.

Our Savior's Luthern Church, Leon - Christmas Eve Service In the middle of all Fundraiser on Tuesof the winds, several day, January 4. The December 24 at 7:00 p.m. They are also having a New Year's Eve individuals started re- meal will be spaghetService December 31 - 7:00 p.m. porting the smell of ti, breadsticks, green smoke in various parts beans, salad and a Trinity Christian Church - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of the county includ- dessert for $8. ServDecember 24 at 7:30 p.m. ing Lamoni and Leon. ing begins at 5:00 p.m.

It was determined that Take out will be availLiving Hope - Christmas Eve Service December 24 at 6:00 p.m. smoke from a wildfire able. All proceeds in Kansas was blown will go towards trail Loving Chapel United Methodist - Christmas Eve Service this far north. At one expansion, as well as December 24 at 5:00 p.m. ; Candelight Service 11:00 p.m. point, Sheriff Ben Bo- upkeep of the existswell reported being ing Little River Scenic High Point Methodist - Christmas Program December 24 at 7:00 able see the smoke ac- Pathways. p.m. tually blown across the roadway at Lamoni.

More storm photos New City Council Members Take Oath of Office on page 8.

Leon Chamber Awards Tree and Decorated Window Winners

Local Area Happenings

New City of Leon Council Members pictured on the right were sworn in last Monday, December 13, at the regular monthly council meeting by Kyle Sheetz, Leon City Administrator. Pictured l-r: Jerry Parsons, Leon Council Member; Tonya Lindsey, Leon Council Member; Sheetz; and Jon Erb, Leon Council Member.

The new council members take office beginning January 1, 2022.

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DEATH NOTICE

Home in Leon.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; and four children.

JAMISON, Shirley Maxine, 82, of Osceola, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, with Todd Carroll officiating. Interment was held in the Hebron Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Weldon Community Center, Weldon, Iowa.

McBROOM, Shirley, 85, of Garden Grove, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her home. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

Survivors include her children, Terry and Martha McBroom, Dana McBroom, and Cherene and Chad Patterson; and several grandchildren.

BOLES, Terry, 72, of Grand River, Iowa, PAULI, Thomas "Tom" died on Sunday, DeWayne, 67, of Lamoni, cember 19, 2021, at his Iowa, died on Tuesday, home. Arrangements December 14, 2021, at are pending through the Mt. Ayr Health Care the Slade - O'Donnell Center, Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Funeral Home.

Memorial services will Survivors include be held in Michigan at his wife, LeAnn; and a later date. Arrange- children, Eric Boles and ments are through the friend Charlee Marks, Slade - O'Donnell Fu- Misty and Dan Jones, neral Home. and Shawna and L.J. Survivors include Kelley. his wife, Cathy; children, Sarah and Keith SMITH, Monica, 86, Johnson, Dylan Pauli, died on Saturday, Deand Sophia Pauli and fi- cember 18, 2021, at the nance Kevin Lindgren; Windsor Manor in In6 grandchildren; and dianola, Iowa. Funeral several siblings. services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on WednesJAEGER, Daniel, 63, day, December 22, 2021, of Lamoni, Iowa, died at the Slade - O'Donnell on Wednesday, De- Funeral Home in Leon. cember 15, 2021, at his Survivors include home. Arrangements her children, Lynn are pending through Kilgore, Karin and the Slade - O'Donnell Jerry McBroom, Diana Funeral Home in Leon, Smith, and Kevin and Iowa.

Leilani Smith; and sevSurvivors include eral grandchildren. his children, Sarah and Landon Burke of Lamoni and Jacob and Misty Jaeger of Austin, Texas.

OBITUARIES

JAEGER, Isabel, 62, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her home.

Arrangements are pending through the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon.

Survivors include her children, Sarah and Landon Burke of Lamoni and Jacob and Misty Jaeger of Austin, Texas.

HUETT, Conn, 80, of Leon, Iowa, died on Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home with his daughter, Connie and Scott Broich. Arrangements are pending through the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral

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PHILLIP THOMAS STEVENSON Phillip Thomas Stevenson, age 72, of Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Leo Vey and Doris Darlene (Powell)

Stevenson, was born January 18, 1949, at Fort Madison, Iowa.

He died at his Lamoni home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Phil’s family moved from Nauvoo, Illinois to Lamoni when he was 1 1/2 years old. He attended and graduated from Lamoni High School in 1968.

He completed one-year of automotive repair classes in Omaha, Nebraska before returning to Lamoni.

On March 7, 1969, Phil was united in marriage to Lois Elaine Barth.

They were blessed with two children, Kelly and Kris.

On December 6, 1975, he married Sherry Dawn Jackson and was blessed with daughter, Heather.

Phil was a farmer his adult working life with most of his time spent working with his dad, Leo. He loved farming and worked hard to support his family. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Lamoni. He was very supportive of the activities his kids were in and was a part of them, too, especially Boy Scouts and FFA. He also was active in community events.

Phil had a love of old western movies, Elvis Presley, John Wayne, and Gunsmoke.

He also must have liked the TV show, Sanford and Son, because when the kids would tell him about some accomplishment he would say, “It’s the big one Elizabeth” or “I’m coming Elizabeth”. He taught his kids how to drive at a young age, and the importance of the brake after some damage to a few fence posts, a gate or two, and a couple of random stop signs. They also taught him how to drive, the importance of always keeping his eyes on the road.

Phil was a hard worker who loved his family.

He was very social and never knew a stranger. Those who will miss him most are his children, Kelly Payne-Martz and husband, Shane Martz, Kris Stevenson and wife, Leanna, and Heather Anderson

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and husband, Sam, all of Lamoni; grandchildren, Hunter, Harrison, Garrett, Torie, Javin, Kelan, Trevor, Bailey, and Chloe; sister, Dotty Stevenson of Sun City, Arizona; and other relatives and friends.

SHIRLEY MAXINE JAMISON Shirley Maxine Jamison, daughter of Lionel Max Moore and Helen Berneice McWilliams Moore was born August 1, 1939 in Weldon, Iowa and passed from this life Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Southern Hills Specialty Care at 82 years of age.

Shirley received her education in rural schools of Clarke County and later graduated from LeRoy High School in 1958. That following summer, Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond Dean Jamison on June 8, 1958 at the LeRoy Presbyterian Church.

Three children, Gary, Jim and Penny blessed this union.

Over the years, Shirley worked alongside Ray on the family farm which has been recognized at a Heritage Farm by the State of Iowa. She also worked at Clarke County State Bank for a time and as a Teachers Aide for Clarke Community Schools.

In addition, Shirley enjoyed refinishing antique furniture especially many of the family pieces handed down through the generations. She also enjoyed crafting and making Christmas decorations, gardening, canning, manicuring her yard, dancing and compiling the Jamison Family history. She was also very involved in the Weldon community and worked on the Weldon Centennial committee for many years..

Those relatives who preceded Shir-

ley in death were her parents, Lionel Max Moore and Helen Berneice Moore; father and mother in law, Robert Ashton Jamison and Neva Luella Kelley Jamison; husband, Raymond Dean Jamison, brothers, Robert Moore and Billie Ray Moore, sister-in-law, Rilma Muller,brothers-in-law, Emil Muller, Russ Jamison, John Shanks, Robert Byron Jamison and John Surbaugh and sister-in-law, Roberta Irene Surbaugh.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory; children, Gary (Katy) Jamison of Republic, MO, Jim (Michelle) Jamison of Weldon, IA, Penny Sue (Jeff) Varisco of Altoona, IA; sisters, Judy Shanks of Des Moines, IA, Linda (Larry) Carson of Osceola, IA, Bonnie (Gary) Jones of Des Moines, IA, grandchildren, Nikki (Justin) Scribner of Republic, MO, Janelle (Andrew) Theobald of Bondurant, IA, Christin Jamison of Noel, MO, Jeff (Mallory) Jamison of Weldon, IA, Bryan Varisco of West Des Moines, IA, Brianna Hantlemann of Des Moines, IA, Jared Jamison of Clarinda, IA, Kennedy Varisco of Altoona, IA, Caleb Varisco of Altoona, IA, Jacob Jamison of Weldon, IA, Kira Moore of Republic, MO, Amelia Hill of Republic, MO; greatgrandchildren, Lillian, Emma, Jase, Macy and Oden, sistersin-law, Joan Jamison of Westminster, MD, Carol Moore of Garden Grove, IA, Nancy Moore of Humeston, IA as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

(More obituaries on page 3)

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January Antlerless Deer Season Send a Christmas Greeting to be Held in Five Iowa Counties

Jimmie Lee, former long time Grand River resident, would love to hear from you this Christmas.

Cards may be sent to: Southern Hills Speciality Care Att: Jimmie Lee 444 N.W. View Dr. Osceola, IA 50213

IA; Marilyn and Steve Burkholder, Nappanee, IN; Erma and Norman Troyer, Weldon, IA; Wilma and Aden Stoltzfus, Honey Brook, PA; Loretta Yoder, Leon, IA; Myron and Vera Yoder, Leon, IA. A brother-inlaw Andy and Frieda Miller, Canon City, CO; 26 nieces and nephews, 61 great-nieces and nephews, farm neighbors, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn brother, a sister, Esther, and a brother, John Ray. Morris accepted MORRIS DALE Christ as his Saviour YODER Morris Dale Yoder, and was baptized in his 67, of rural Weldon, IA, youth and was active departed his earth- wherever he attended ly body on Monday, church. At the time of December 13, 2021, his death, he was grateat Iowa Methodist ful to be a part of Leon Medical Center in Des Christian Fellowship.

Morris found fulfillMoines.

Born near Kalona, ment in working and IA, on March 22, 1954, enjoyed the design and he was the son of Si- construction of many mon and Vina Yoder. In different projects. His 1959, the family moved farm gave him the opto the Leon area to help portunity to support establish a new congre- various mission projgation. Morris grew up ects. Traveling was a with his 8 siblings on highlight for him and the farm along what is some of his trips innow Perry Road. Later cluded volunteer work he began his own farm projects. He had a special interest in Answers southeast of Weldon.

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Iowa hunters have the opportunity to hunt deer in Allamakee, Appanoose, Decatur, Wayne and Winneshiek counties beginning Jan. 11, 2022, after the threshold was met to hold the January antlerless season.

For the January antlerless season to be held, eligible counties had to have at least 100 unsold resident antlerless deer tags on the third Monday of December.

Hunters may purchase licenses for the January antlerless season wherever licenses are sold beginning Dec. 20, and use shotguns, handguns, muzzleloaders, bows or rifles to harvest deer. All other deer hunting rules remain in effect. The season ends on Jan. 23, 2022.

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'And a Guitar' to be Presented in New York City The musical, And a Guitar, written by Darrell Johnston that premiered in Leon in 2019 will be presented at a Manhattan Theatre Club studio in New York City January 2022.

The performance will be a concert style reading with invited guests, producers, and investors. Johnston said, “The New York City readings are happening thanks to the support from Leon, Lamoni, and the surrounding communities.

Thank you!” Johnston’s new musical State Song will also be shown at the Manhattan Theatre

Club studio the same weekend.

The new musical, State Song, will premier in Lamoni January 5, 6, and 7 at Carroll Hall at Graceland University. The show will be workshopped in Southern Iowa and will then go directly to New York City.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 22, 2021

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (December 19, 2001) The judging of the annual holiday lighting contest, co-sponsored by the Leon Lions Club and the Leon Chamber of Commerce, was held.

Larry Owens, earned first; Chet Redman, 2nd; and Dan Wells, 3rd place.

The City of Leon had unit based garbage pricing going into effect beginning January 1, 2002.

Following overwhelming complaints from the citizens of Iowa, the Iowa Supreme Court backed off their plan to close clerk of court offices in some of the rural counties of Iowa and move them to designated district centers.

Decatur County was one of the offices that was going to be closed and moved to Clarke County.

Craig and Kristie Lane of Allerton purchased the Humeston Meat Processing Inc. from Bill Elliott.

The children and grandchildren of Charles and Daleth Gorsline of Leon, invited friends and relatives to join them in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary December 13.

Russell Baker, superintendent of Central Decatur Schools, announced his retirement at the end of the 71-72 school year.

Miles Horn of Kansas City was hired to teach Spanish and speech as well as drama and be the speech coach. He was to begin January 3, 1972.

After the regular meeting of the Leon Rotary Club, Gary Treat, Hy-Vee manager, took the members through the store explaining the new equipment necessary under the food and drug laws and the lay out of the main store.

The Hamilton Boosters 4-H Club met at the home of Debbie Horney.

The Librarian's Club held their Christmas party in the home ec room. The game committee was Terri Spurbeck and Beverly Hamilton. The refreshment committee was Kelly Forman, Corby Forman, Sandy Lucas, Linda Redman and Sheila Vaughn.

The Leon A&W was planning to serve a Christmas meal.

E.I. Sargent Quarries at Decatur held their Christmas dinner party for their employees.

Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond South, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Surber and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Scott.

Ruth Dyer of Leon was another recipient of $100.00 from the Leon Merchants.

50 Years Ago (December 23, 1971) National Farmers Organization president Oren Lee Staley spoke to 12,000 delegates and members who attended the convention held in Kansas City. Delegates attending the convention from Decatur County were Mr. 75 YEARS AGO and Mrs. Faye Brimm, (December 19, 1946) Mr. and Mrs. Paul GunReceived $40.50 zenhauser and Mr. and per Hundred for 4-H Mrs. Wayne Tellier.

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inger, Decatur county baby beef club member and president of the Teener's Delight 4-H Boys' Club, returned from Chicago where he had exhibited his Angus steer in the 4-H division of the International Livestock exposition. The calf, which was reserve grand champion of the local 4-H club fair, placed 30th in a class of more than 60 animals. Gary's calf was one of the 300 selected to exhibit and show in the junior division. Gary received $40.50 per cwt. for his calf at the close of the exposition.

Osceola Girl Injured West of Leon – Mary Gracey of Osceola suffered a back injury in an automobile accident west of Leon as she was en route home from attending a basketball game at Bedford. Two others in the car suffered minor injuries. Miss Gracey was brought to the Decatur County Hospital and later transferred to a hospital at Osceola.

Kind Neighbors – A group of neighbors assembled at the home of Edith Dobson and gathered corn for her.

They included Ross Cole, Walter Cole, Joe Ryan and Marvin McGahuey.

Mrs. Ross Cole, Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. McGahuey helped Mrs. Dobson prepare and serve dinner. Mrs. Dobson had lost her husband.

Marriages – Julia Jean Rose and Louis Edward O'Brien were married in Shenandoah; Lois B. Jenkins and Donald A. Lewis were married in Norfolk, Va.; Jeanne Luce and Ailison Cherington were married in Osceola.

Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Hatfield observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary in their home in LeRoy. Frank Worden of Weldon was honored on his 80th birthday.

Those present were Mrs. Kate Tansey, Eva, Mary and Alda Tansey, Ira Worden, Frank Colwell, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Reed, Flora Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bay and two grand-daughters of Derby, Abbie Bell, Van Wert, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Oney and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Overholtzer.

An anniversary dinner was held for Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Anderson.

Their children, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth

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Campbell, Lamoni, and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Manchester, Billy Jim, Paul and Joan, Davis City, also Mr. and Mrs. Homer Townsley and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mitchell attended the dinner.

100 YEARS AGO (December 23, 1921) Shoe Store Damaged – The J.W. Scott & Son shoe stock was badly damaged.

Mr. Scott and son, Charles, had just locked the store and had gone home for the evening.

People passing saw smoke rolling out of the doors and windows and gave the alarm.

The building, which had been the property of Mrs. J.H. Finley for many years, had been sold to William Langreder, of this city.

Elect New Civic Club Officers – At a meeting of the Civic Club, new officers were elected: Barbara Penniwell, president; Mrs. Fred A. Bowman, vicepresident; Mrs. Frank Farquhar, secretary; Mrs. Ed Biggs, treasurer. This organization worked in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. It was always found boosting for any movement that would better conditions in Leon and surrounding territory.

Marriage Licenses – Mathew Bronson and Myrtle Omstead; Elbert A. Dempsey and Frances Hortense Hill; Clark Biddison and Josephine Stafslien; R.D. Premer and Roberta M. Hasker.

Ruth Louise, sixyear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Poush died after an illness of several weeks.

Melvin Hullinger and family visitedRLin A Y the Elba Dale Ehome near Pleasanton.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Byerly and children visited Mrs. Byerly's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Traupel.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude

Sending Last Minute Wishes

At the Leon Post Office, Kendyl and Anessa Mendenhall spend a few minutes coloring a picture for Santa and making last minute wishes in a letter to the Big Man. They are the daughters of Zach and Beka Mendenhall of Garden Grove.

(Below) Kendyl prepares to mail the letters to the North Pole.

Curry and daughter spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. John Kellogg.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Snider were the parents of a daughter. Mrs. Will Warren of Weldon helped care for Mrs. Snider and daughter.

The following men, George, Web and John Bethards, Dio, Orange and Fay Dorsey, Lewis and Roy Bremer, Mac

King, Leslie Parsons, Vere Carwright, Elven Adair and Eugene Massey did a kind act by husking 10 acres of corn for Will Thompson.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson had both been ill.

Clara Massey was taken to Leon where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 22, 2021

CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY Last week's windstorm left us with damage around town. Several items took flight with the high winds and several trees lost limbs, some crashing through causing property damage. Thankfully no one was hurt. If you have limbs and other brush you now need to find a place for; the city has opened up the northwest corner of the city park for you to put them in. Just put them on the existing ash pile for burning. This is open to Grand River residents only. We have also had an increase of trash in the 4H can donation bin. This is not a bin for trash. The 4H bin located in front of the fire station is for redeemable cans and bottles only. There is a camera pointed right at the recycle bin. If you're wanting to dispose of other recyclables, that bin is located further north on Broadway street. If you're unsure of what is recyclable, a quick google search can tell you. Both bins are not open for you to dump your household garbage in. If you have any questions you can always call City Hall and ask.

Christmas is only a couple sleeps away! I hope everyone is ready!

Don't forget-Linda will have Christmas dinner ready at 1pm for anyone that would like a dinner. I have spoken with Santa and his expected arrival to Grand River should be around 10pm to midnight providing he has a good wind. So ideally children should have their stockings hung and all be in bed by 9pm at the latest. He said we have a lot of good kids in town and he'll be bringing quite the load

of presents and candy.

Also there has been a rumor circulating that Santa is lactose intolerant. He wanted to make sure everyone knows that he is not. It's just a rumor the south pole elves came up with.

He also doesn't have a preference on cookies, he likes them all, but cheese is a nice touch too.

Merry Christmas!!

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MARGARET GIBSON Well, we are in December heading for the official arrival of winter on the 21st and Christmas shortly after, but Mother Nature has no regard for human norms. She decided to throw some 70 degree weather and wild wind and thunderstorms around last Wednesday night. Sure got everyone’s attention!

Kim Erwin is eyeballs deep in tumblers!

She had another 1025 to do again this week!

Wow, that is keeping her and Maurice busy!

Monday evening Sandy and Gary Osborn attended Cotton’s and Coy’s Christmas program. Chad, Haylie, Cole, Grandma Ruby and Papa Lonnie Rumley also attended. Coy was an elf and Cotton sang with a trio. Sandy reports it was a really good program.

Monday night the Optimist Club met at the home of Sophie Ryan for a little potluck party and meeting. Those attending in person were Philinda Snethen, Kay Herring, Julie McElroy, Garnet Coulthard, Liz Carpenter, hostess Sophie Ryan, and guest Esther Steward. Ruthie Welch joined online through Zoom. Everyone ate a treat for Ruthie since she sent some treats and could not join them.

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Tuesday afternoon Liz Carpenter traveled to Des Moines for an appointment and Philinda Snethen went along to keep her company. Seeing as it was Taco Tuesday, they included a taco meal (or maybe two) as part of their trip.

Ivan got the limbs in his yard cleaned up and his shed roof fixed after that wild wind on Wednesday night.

Donna Ogier got the limbs in her yard cleaned up, too. She says there are many trees down in the fields so they will have plenty of fresh firewood to cut.

That’s looking at the bright side of the situation! She is very thankful considering all the damage and loss of life in Kentucky. Please keep all the people impacted by the recent weather events in your prayers. It is never a good time for destruction from bad weather and especially not at this time of the year.

Thursday Kay Herring stopped to visit Philinda Snethen and they practiced guitar together again. Backup singing to Kay’s guitar playing is still a good possibility for Philinda.

Optimist Club members Julie McElroy and Liz Carpenter took a trailer of cans and bottles to the redemption center in Corydon on Thursday afternoon.

Breanna Main finished her finals on Friday and passed all of her tests. Congratulations, Breanna! She enjoyed some relaxation time decorating cookies with her family, and she and Clay survived the wind storm on Wednesday. That’s good news!

Saturday Gary and Sandy Osborn went to Woods and Main at Eagleville and ate lunch with Gary’s mom Ruby, his brother Ralph and Verna, brother Tom, and sister Geneva and Ray for a Christmas celebration.

Sunday Philinda Snethen attended Andover Zoom church with Liz Carpenter at Liz’s farm then they had lunch together.

Sunday afternoon Liz Carpenter had a great visit with her great niece Stacy and her husband Garth when they all ended up at Hy-Vee at the same time. Stacy and Garth and their son Garth are visiting her folks Steve and Jacqui Murdock for a few days. They are a long way from home as they currently live in Belgium.

Axel Lane has a preschool Christmas party at school on Monday. Have fun, Axel!

Have a good week, be kind to each other, remember the reason for the season and

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have a very Merry and in the same apartment Weldon Blessed Christmas. complex as Lou so Lou, KATHY MASON Verla and I stopped in HISTORY to visit with them. They THE CHUMBare doing well and told LEY'S me to tell all their Leon Ruby Marie ChumFriends “hello and hap- bley was born in Seppy holidays”. tember 1940.

I received a beauRuby married Bill tiful hand written let- Chumbley in November ter from my friend, 1963. They have three Carol Benedict. Carol children: David Lee, has moved to northern Sue Ellen and Matthew Iowa to be close to her William. family. She loves her In November of new home and has had 1976, they purchased lots of help with the re- an acreage on the modeling from her two blacktop at the edge of brothers and a nephew. Weldon.

Davis City She loves that there is David married LINDA BOOTHE always a family mem- Laura Carson and they ber stopping in to visit Our weekly coffee and she is especially live in the outskirts of met with intentions of happy that she is close Woodburn.

Sue Ellen marhelping Paula Howell enough now for all the ried Sam Brimm. They celebrate her birthday get-togethers.

She on Wednesday but Pau- misses Davis City but have three sons. They la was a no show. Sooo knows she made the also raised two others we just went ahead and right decision to move. of Matthews.

Matthew William celebrated without her.

On Saturday, the divorced and is now The butter cream cake Phil Stevenson family was delish. Now we used the DC Commu- single. He has two are forced to celebrate nity Center for his fam- boys.

Sam works for Welagain when we meet ily to meet and spend next week. Those that some time together af- don, removing snow did show were Evelyn, ter his memorial funer- and now on the City Annette, Carol, Jackie al. Our sincere sympa- Council. He also works full-time at Farm and and myself. thies to the Stevenson Home.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s family.

Bill Chumbley has to DeMarcus Horton Summer Reed, a sister in Osceola, Ina of DSM. He gradu- Trevor Kuster, Stacia ated from DMACC in Hullinger, Vicky Ander- Davenport.

Ruby's mother and Ankeny on Friday the son-Chaney, Craig Beafather were Thelma 17th with his diploma vers, Madison Boswell, and is now a Regis- Nikki Graham, Rich- Morford and Vinton tered Nurse. Kierra ard Purdun and Baby Carpenter.

In March 1934, VinHorton, Lavelle and Jesus will all be celeNadia Osborn-Rowe, brating their birthdays ton Carpenter, along Brenda Osborn and this coming week. We with his parents, Sam Carla Evans attended will ALL celebrate the and Lenora and two the graduation cer- birth of Baby Jesus on brothers, left Thayer emony. DeMarcus and the 25th. Merry Christ- County, Nebraska for Kierra left for a trip to mas to all my readers. Clarke County, Iowa.

Colorado for a few days May 2022 be happy, When asked why they to celebrate his accom- healthy and prosper- moved, Vinton said plishment. Congrats to ous for each and every "Oh, just wanted to go somewhere I guess." you, DeMarcus! one of you.

At that time, there Wind and record Call 442-3595 to breaking warm tem- rent our newly re- was a terrible drought in Nebraska. No doubt peratures made his- freshed Community tory in the world of Center. Later… Linda (continued on page 8) weather on Wednesday.

We were fortunate that there was not much severe damage. But there were plenty of trees down and a tree did cause some power outage in one section of Davis City. The Alliant crew was out in the threatening weather and got it all fixed. I checked on my winterized porch furniture and could smell something burning outside.

It was a concern but couldn’t see any smoke.

I later learned that the smoke smell was from the Kansas wildfires and has led to poor air quality in our area… now that is some powerful wind, Folks.

The Fab 5 met at a local restaurant in Osceola on Thursday and we had our usual good time. Lou Fry, Sue Braman, Verla Cole, Pam Kent and I probably were a little To every person who has passed through our loud with our laughdoor this year and is yet to come, we send the ter and joked that we hadn’t been kicked out warmest of wishes for a very of any place….yet. lol Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Cardinals Get Back in Win Column

matchups, the Cardinals were able to win a hard fought conference victory by a score of 4943.

CD played at Chariton on Monday and hosted Lenox Tuesday before going on a Christmas break.

Central Decatur won the tip, but SEW was the first team on the board making a couple of free throws.

The Cardinals responded well scoring six consecutive points and forcing a Warhawk timeout. At the end of the first quarter, Central Decatur led 15-9.

In the second quarter the Cardinals scored the first six points of the frame. The Warhawks were able to put together a scoring run to briefly take a 24-25 lead. An Annika Evertsen three pointer regained the lead for the Cardinals before halftime, heading into the locker room with a 27-25 lead.

Coming out of the locker room, the Warhawks quickly made a three pointer to steal back the lead. The Cardinals got back on top with Kylee Rockhold nailing a basket from behind the arc halfway through the quarter.

The Warhawks then tied the score at 30 which was followed Annika Evertsen lead the team against SEW

by CD scoring the last scoring 12, all from behind the arc. four points of the quarBy Reece Hill only game of the week ter to take a 34-30 lead The Central De- against the Southeast into the final 8 mincatur girls' basketball Warren Warhawks. Af- utes.

The Cardinals team went on the road ter back to back losslast Tuesday for their es in their previous (continued on page 7)

Cardinal Boys Continue to Remain Undefeated

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur boys' basketball team went on the road on Tuesday for their lone competition of the week against their conference foe, the Southeast Warren Warhawks.

Following narrow victories in their previous two games, the Cardinals were able to win comfortably by a score of 65-36.

CD played at Chariton on Monday and hosted Lenox Tuesday before going on a Christmas break.

To start the game, Trey Hullinger stole the ball off of the tip, giving the Cardinals the first possession of the game. CD scored the first points of the game with a Matthew Boothe layup, which was quickly answered on the other end. CD then went on a 7-0 run, taking it to a lead of 9-2 and outscored the Warhawks through the rest of the quarter earning a Matthew Boothe lead the team against SEW put21-9 lead at the end of ting up 17 points the first.

The Cardinals con- STATS vs. (SEW) Pts FG 3Pt FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk tinued to outpace their Tyke Hullinger 4 2/3 0/1 0/0 2 5 5 1 opponents through the Trey Hullinger 11 3/6 0/1 5/5 4 2 2 0 second quarter, out- Gunnar Smith 13 6/8 0/0 1/5 4 1 1 0 scoring them 19-9 and Matthew Boothe 17 7/12 2/3 1/3 5 3 2 0 heading into the locker Jack Scrivner 7 2/7 0/1 3/8 4 2 2 1 room with a 40-18 lead. Sam Boothe 8 2/7 2/4 2/2 3 0 3 0 Returning from the Nash Dykes 2 1/1 0/0 0/0 1 0 0 1 locker room, the Cardi- Spencer Smith 2 0/3 0/2 2/2 1 1 1 0 nals got off to a quick Kyle Linhart 1 0/7 0/3 1/2 6 1 2 0 start with a Tyke Hull- Grant Boyd 0 0/1 0/0 0/0 2 2 2 0 Kevin Linhart 0 0/1 0/0 0/0 1 0 0 0 (continued on page 7)

Carson is 4-Time POI Champion The Cardinals joined the rest of the squads in the Pride of Iowa Conference last Friday night at Nodaway Valley (Greenfield) for the annual POI contest.

As a team, the Cardinals finished 7th with 63 points in the nineteam field. Winning the event was Bedford/Lenox 209 points, followed

by Nodaway Valley 176.5; Southwest Valley 150.5; Martensdale-St. Marys 132; Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas 93; East Union 83; CD 63; Mount Ayr 52; and Wayne 37.

Out the six grapplers that made the trip, five managed place finishes.

Senior Tegan Carson (220) led the way and became a four-time conference champion.

He opened the tournament with a fall over Cutler Buban of Wayne in 48 seconds. In the

semi-finals, he defeated Dalton Calkins of Southwest Valley with a pin in 2:46. He went on to the finals only to receive a bye and secure 1st place.

Jesse Niebauer (182) battled his way through to finish in 3rd place. He started out strong with a pin over Robbie Barnes of Southwest Valley in 5:37. He stumbled in the semi-finals losing to Jake Cox of Bedford/ Lenox in 2:36.

He managed to regain the momentum and pinned Trey Fisher of Southeast Warren/ Melcher-Dallas in 51 seconds and followed with another victory over Barnes, this time in 1:29 for third place.

Evahn Wallace placed 4th in the tournament by going 2-2. He pinned Carmine Shaw of Nodaway Valley in 3:45, then lost his semifinal match to Johnnie

Cassady of MSM by fall in 3:00. He beat Blaine Spencer of Wayne in the next match by fall in 1:42, but lost his final contest to Tate Haffner of SWV in 3:14.

Cody Morgan (132) received 5th place for his efforts. He lost his opening match to Elliot Cooney of Nodaway Valley in 1:10. He got back on track in the first round of the consolation side by pinning Kiersten Sickels in 4:34. Then, late in the match against Ben Brenizer, of Martensdale-St. Marys, he suffered a loss in 5:40.

He regained his composure and finished strong with a pin over Jayden Levy of Mt. Ayr for 5th place.

Aiden Buckingham (152) finished in 6th place and Odin Rivera (170) did not place.

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Leon Noel a Successful Holiday Event

Mason and Kipton Mendenhall enjoy a nice visit with Santa during the Leon Noel Celebration that was held at the high school Saturday. Mason and Kipton are the sons of Justin and Alexa Mendenhall of Leon.

Cardinal Girls Baksetball (continued from page 6)

quickly stretched the lead, 42-34, where each team then traded baskets and free throws through the remainder of the fourth quarter with Central Decatur

winning by a final score of 49-43.

"I was extremely proud of our effort at SEW," stated Coach Frank Howell. "The game had some fluctua-

STATS vs. (SEW) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Layni Masters Harrisen Bevan Mara Dykes Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Addie Graham

3Pt 1/3 0/3 0/0 0/0 0/2 1/3 4/9 0/1

Pts 5 8 5 7 2 9 12 1

FG 2/6 1/5 2/6 3/4 0/5 3/6 4/9 0/2

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 0/0 6 2 5 0 6/9 2 0 1 0 1/2 4 0 2 0 1/1 4 1 2 0 2/4 1 0 4 0 2/4 2 0 1 0 0/0 4 0 0 0 1/2 3 0 0 0

Cardinal Boys Baksetball (continued from page 6)

inger layup and Boothe three pointer, but slowed down afterward only scoring seven more points through the rest of the third. Going into the last quarter of the game, CD led 52-24.

Thanks to their large lead, the Cardinals were able to rely on their bench for most of the final quarter. CD finished the game with

a 65-36 victory.

The Cardinals shot 41.1% overall from the floor including 26.7% from behind the arc. At the free throw line, the Cardinals were 15 of 27, good for 55.6%.

"Our guys were ready to go," stated Coach Curtis Boothe.

"I thought we were very crisp in all of our offensive possessions the

Cardinal Wrestling

(For.)

Vs EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont (continued 113: Double Forfrom page 6) feit 120: Blake Johnson tlers traveled to Ed- (EDBF) over (CDEC) dyville-Blakesburg last (For.) 126: Tyler Schutt Thursday night and (EDBF) over (CDEC) ended the night 0-3. (For.) 132: Wiatt McThey lost to Osceola/ Gatchey (EDBF) over Murray 46-12; lost to (CDEC) (For.) 138: Eddyville-Blakesburg- Nathan Curry (EDBF) Fremont 60-6; and were over (CDEC) (For.) defeated by Knoxville 145: Harrisen Kargol 66-9. This moves their (EDBF) over Aidan dual meet record to Buckingham (CDEC) 1-7 heading into the (Fall 0:16) 152: Levi VanDonsalaar (EDBF) Christmas break.

Following are the over (CDEC) (For.) results from the meet 160: Hunter Mcfadden (EDBF) over (CDEC) at Eddyville.

(For.) 170: Cayne Hall Vs Osceola/Murray (EDBF) over Odin 106: Double For- Rivera (CDEC) (Fall feit 113: Cassius Henry 2:17) 182: Double For(CLRK) over (CDEC) feit 195: Braxton Mal(For.) 120: Double loy (EDBF) over Jesse Forfeit 126: Ethan Niebauer (CDEC) (Fall Domina (CLRK) over 1:32) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) (For.) 132: Jes- (CDEC) over Stryker (EDBF) sica Guerrero (CLRK) Lettington over (CDEC) (For.) (Fall 2:16) 285: Skyler 138: Alexander Shinn Young (EDBF) over (CLRK) over (CDEC) (CDEC) (For.) 106: (For.) 145: Double For- Double Forfeit feit 152: Kacey Boyer Vs Knoxville (CLRK) over Aidan 285: [winner] over Buckingham (CDEC) (Fall 0:55) 160: KJ Fry [loser] (For.) 106: Dane (CLRK) over (CDEC) Gullion (KNOX) over (For.) 170: Cole Binning (CDEC) (For.) 113: (CLRK) over Odin Ri- Marco Alejo (KNOX) vera (CDEC) (MD 12-1) over (CDEC) (For.) 120: 182: Jesse Niebauer Steven Thome (KNOX) (CDEC) over (CLRK) over (CDEC) (For.) (For.) 195: Double For- 126: Triston Sinnard feit 220: Tegan Carson (KNOX) over (CDEC) (CDEC) over Tyler (For.) 132: Luke Spaur Binning (CLRK) (Fall (KNOX) over (CDEC) 1:58) 285: Jairus Davis (For.) 138: Cole Rowley (CLRK) over (CDEC) (KNOX) over (CDEC)

tions with lead changes but we displayed great composure over the course of 32 minutes, defended well and did a great job of playing as a team and playing with great energy. SEW has a solid, experienced team and to be able to come out with a road win against a team like theirs that plays hard, hustles, and also has experience and is very capable of putting up some points is great for us, especially early in the season.

whole first half. All of our guys were attacking the rim. Trey, Matt, and Gunnar were easily getting to the lane. Our press was very impressive with several steals and lay-ups as a result.

Kyle, Sam, Spencer and Tyke each had lots of steals in our press.

It was nice to see all of the guys in double figures with a very balanced attack."

(For.) 145: Chaz Graves (KNOX) over Aidan Buckingham (CDEC) (Fall 2:24) 152: Kale Kincaid (KNOX) over (CDEC) (For.) 160: Tristan DeJong (KNOX) over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Gavin Montalvo (KNOX) over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (Fall 3:48) 182: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over Wayne Johnston (KNOX) (Dec 9-5) 195: Trenton Kingrey (KNOX) over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Steven Metcalf (KNOX) (Fall 1:39)

After the storms of Wednesday evening, a bright, cold December day welcomed a large crowd to the annual Leon Noel. This year the event was held at the Central Decatur gymnasium and commons.

The Leon Noel was sponsored by Leon Chamber and organized by the CentralTrail FFA. The day included a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, lots of make and takes, reindeer games, a live Nativity, horse pulled wagon rides and a delicious pork loin meal.

Event goers were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, whose Christmas attire was provided by Rachel and Jason Jackson, taking wish lists and handing out Christmas stockings provided by CHCSI, Delta Dental and Great Western Bank.

Once in the gym, the following organizations: CD International Club, TSA, Flag Corp and the Central Trail FFA were set up for cookie decorating, Christmas hats, tree ornaments, tattoos and gingerbread houses to name a few.

A novelty this year was the addition of a live Nativity provided by the FCA group at CD. This event was portrayed in the boys' locker room due to the colder weather.

Leighanna Bundt provided the sheep and Ada Allen's pony was the "donkey."

Randy and Sandy Gibson brought their

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Winds Reaching Tornado-Like Speeds Rip Through Area

Lending a Needed Helping Hand

A site where Steve and Tara unloaded items.

Tin Doors were ripped off the hinges on this shed located at the Cody Lindsey farm east of Leon.

This large evergreen tree located in the yard of the Kirk and Kim Hewlett residence on West 1st Street was completely uprooted.

Helping a Neighbor After the devastating tornados hit large areas across Kentucky and Tennessee, Steve and Tara Fulkerson, who live east of Leon, decided to gather up much needed supplies from Leon, Lineville and the surrounding area. The first trailer selected to go was not large enough, so plan B was to get a larger one which was soon filled to capacity.

Once loaded, Steve and Tara took off for Maysville, KY, which was their first stop of seven as they proceeded on into Tennessee.

Stops were made at schools, fairgrounds, churches and courthouses. The Fulkersons' trailer was full of clothes, diapers, household goods and other This is the items packed inside the Fulkerson much needed items.

Trailer before making the trip to tornado strickAt each stop they en areas in the South. were met with open arms from very grateful recipients.

erty value with the first W of the 5th P.M.; also $500 worth of property the W ½ NW 1/4 and the NE 1/4 NW 1/4; all exempt.

Linda S. Hamaker in Section 23, T 67 N, to Linda S. Hamaker, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., The following real Trustee of the Linda Decatur County, Iowa; estate transactions This outbulding, belonging to Benji Hullinger, east of Pleasanton, had a S. Hamaker Revocable NE 1/4 SE 1/4, N ½ SE were filed in the ofportion of the roof blown off and debris was strewn across Highway J-66.

Trust dated November 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section fice of the Decatur 5, 2021 - An undivided 14; and the N ½ SW County Recorder, Gale 25% interest in and to: 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section dad until he passed day baking sessions, Norman. Stamps repW ½ NE 1/4 EXCEPT 13; and lot 2 of Section away at a later date. and chasing kids and resent financial conthe S 20 acres; AND 26, (being the N ½ NW Ruby also took care of grandkids around, you sideration of the transall of the E ½ NE 1/4 of her daughter-in-law, might have more pain action. Stamps are 80 Section 22, T 67 N, R 26 (continue on page 10) Laura, while she was in your feet than usu- cents per $500 in propWeldon sick. David and Laura al. Dr. Randy Metzger, KATHY MASON live at Woodburn. (continued from DPM, Podiatrist, may LOCAL page 5) be able to help. Dr. Our sympathy to Metzger offers diagnothey thought the grass was greener on the far the Gary, Jim and Pen- sis, ongoing care, and side of the river, but ny Jamison family for surgical services to what a surprise! The the loss of their mother, address your foot and ankle needs. grasshoppers, dust Shirley Jamison.

Our sympathy to Our feet are the and endless dry clouds of our followed them. The el- the Bill Chumbley fam- foundation derly Carpenters and ily for the loss of Ruby body. With 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of one brother returned Marie at 81 years old.

I appreciated all ligaments, each of our to Nebraska after a few years, but Vinton and the cards and food feet are at risk for inClinton believed the from my friends as I've jury and damage. With natives when they said, been recovering from a large combination of ● As reports of nursing home neglect and abuse continue "If you don't like Iowa the broken bones in my bones, joints, and ligaknee.

I'm on the mend ments, a specialist is to increase, fifteen states have enacted legislation or weather today, wait ‘til now. needed when you extomorrow." guidelines allowing families to install a camera in their Everyone is wel- perience pain or other Vinton returned to loved ones’ rooms.

Nebraska in November come to call Kathy at issues with your feet.

641-445-5213 or 641Getting the best posof 1934 as he was mar● No Iowa law prohibits cameras in residents’ rooms, but 414-2954 with any news sible care is important ried. the facility can ban the installation of monitoring They rented a farm or mail to 107 2nd Ave to ensure you get the West, Weldon, Iowa, treatment you need. from 1934 until 1943 devices.

Dr. Metzger visits east of Green Bay. 50264. ● Iowa House Bill 268 would protect the right of Iowans to the DCH Outpatient Then purchased from DCH Corner Clinic every Thursday.

Etna Insurance a farm monitor the care of their loved one by installing a He helps patients with 4 miles east of Weldon, Help is camera. The bill addresses all consent, privacy and any condition related where Vinton, better Available for financial concerns. to foot and ankle care. known as "Carp" residTreatment is availed. Thelma had passed Foot Pain ● Cameras would capture good care being provided as able for athlete’s foot, away in September well as prevent or record incidents of poor care, neglect 1958.

This time year, bunions, calluses, claw HeldofOver Vinton's daughter, our feet see a lot of ex- toes, diabetic foot care, or abuse.

Ruby, took care of her tra strain. From shop- dislocated toes, flat ● HF268 would prevent facilities from hiding behind ping, to decorating, all- and high arched foot conditions, fractures or “privacy concerns” and thereby avert accountability for sprains of the foot and the delivery of services families reasonably expect. ankle, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, plantar ● We all have a responsibility to ensure the protection fasciitis, sport related of those who cannot protect themselves. This is a injuries, stress fractures, tendonitis in the humanitarian issue requiring urgent attention. Please Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444 Achilles or ankle tencontact your area legislators and ask their position on dons, toenail fungus, HF268. and more.

For more informaGo to https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov to view violations for tion about our podiatry services, call the Westview Acres from an investigation DCH Outpatient Clinic June 28-July 29, 2021. at 641-446-2285, or visit to allow our board members www.decaturcountyState of Iowa Senator and volunteers to spend time State of Iowa Representative hospital.org/podiatry.

For more informaamy.sinclair@legis.iowa.gov with their families. joel.fry@legis.iowa.gov tion on all our services, visit www.decatur THANK YOU for all of your countyhospital.org and support this year! And keep follow us on Facebook an eye out on our social Cameras in Iowa Nursing Homes and Instagram @Demedia for a NEW membership caturCounty HospitalFor more information and updates, please visit our program we will be rolling Iowa, and on Twitter @ out soon! facebook page or call Diane Havens Hathaway, dch_iowa.

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PUBLIC NOTICES THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY Case No. TRPR078305

NOTICE RE TRUST ACCOUNT OF ATTORNEY ANGELA RENEE HILL

ANGELA RENEE HILL, an attorney formerly practicing in Leon, Iowa, was suspended from the practice of law on January 22, 2021. Kimberley K. Baer has been appointed to serve as Trustee for her practice.

If you are a former client of ANGELA RENEE HILL and you believe there should be money in her trust account for you, please immediately notify Kimberley K. Baer at kbaer@baerlawoffice.com or contact her law office by mail at 838 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 or telephone (515) 279-2000.

Failure to notify the Trustee within 30 days from the date of second publication of this Notice may result in loss or forfeiture of funds.

Date of Second Publication December 22, 2021.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005135 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE WOODROW BAUGHMAN Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JIMMIE WOODROW BAUGHMAN, Deceased, who died on or about January 17, 2017: You are hereby notified that on August 16, 2021, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated on August 6, 2021 Jason Baughman Administrator of Estate 201 SE Vine Street Leon, IA 50144 Gary G. Kimes, AT0004142 Attorney for Administrator 201 East 1st Street Leon, Iowa 50144 Date of second publication: December 22, 2021.

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DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue.

December 13, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 13, 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 Christensen/Graham to approve the agenda.

Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2021, regular session. Motion carried.

At 8:30 a.m., Chairman Bell opened the public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the second reading of proposed amended County

Ordinance #21: Election Precinct Boundaries.

No one representing the public was present and no written comments were received, therefore, Bell declared the hearing closed at 8:45 a.m.

Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the second reading of the ordinance, waive the third reading of the ordinance and adopt the ordinance as proposed. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA ORDINANCE NO. 21 (AS AMENDED) An Ordinance Establishing Election Precinct Boundaries in Decatur County, Iowa.

SECTION 1. F o l l o w ing the federal decennial census, and in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Code of Iowa, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors hereby establish election precinct boundaries as follows: Precinct 1. Richland/ Long Creek/Franklin/Garden Grove/Grand River/Van Wert/Weldon/LeRoy/Garden Grove All of Richland Township; all of Long Creek Township; all of Franklin Township; all of Garden Grove Township; all of the City of Grand River; all of the City of Van Wert; all of the City of Weldon; all of the City of LeRoy; and all of the City of Garden Grove Precinct 2. Grand River/ Decatur/Center/High Point/ Decatur/Leon All of Grand River Township; all of Decatur Township; all of Center Township; all of High Point Township; all of the City of Decatur; all of the City of Leon Precinct 3. Bloomington/ Fayette/Lamoni All of Bloomington Township; all of Fayette Township; all of the City of Lamoni Precinct 4. Burrell/Eden/ Woodland/New Buda/Hamilton/Morgan/Davis City/ Pleasanton All of Burrell Township; all of Eden Township; all of Woodland Township, all of New Buda Township; all of Hamilton Township; all of Morgan Township; all of the City of Davis City; all of the City of Pleasanton SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Motion by Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Graham, for the passage and adoption of Decatur County Ordinance No. 21, as amended, this 13th day of December, 2021; and to waive further readings as per Code of Iowa 331.302(5).

AYES: Robert Bell Ward Graham Dan Christensen NAYES: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Auditor, Decatur County 1st reading: December 6, 2021 2nd reading: December 13, 2021 3rd reading: Waived Reserve Officer Brent Marvin met with the Board to present a proposed contract with Marvin regarding the transfer to the county and use of his 2014 Ford Explorer Police Intercept as a reserve vehicle. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve contract as presented and to authorize Chairman Bell to sign contract and documents necessary to transfer title of the vehicle into the county’s name. Motion carried.

At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board.

Motion Graham/Christensen to approve payment to Cedar Valley Corp. for Project STBG-SWAPC027(79)—FG-27.

Roll call vote: Christensen: Aye. Graham: Aye. Bell: Nay. Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/Graham to approve sick leave conversion payout for former Secondary Roads employee, Rodney Norman, who passed away last month. Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/ Graham to approve a cur-

rent year interfund loan from General Basic to Little River Lake Fund in the amount of $300,000, so that Conservation Director Erke may proceed with paying bills associated with the nowcomplete trail project, to be repaid to the General Basic Fund following receipt of payment from the state, and to adopt Resolution regarding same. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2021-41 WHEREAS, it is desired to cover payments now due for the recently completed trail project pending receipt of funds from the state meant to cover same; and WHEREAS, the funds from the state have not yet been received; and WHEREAS, said transfer is in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The sum of $300,000 is ordered to be transferred from the General Basic Fund (0001) to the Little River Lake Fund (0016).

Said sum shall be repaid to the General Basic Fund from the Little River Lake Fund upon receipt of funds from the state and prior to June 30, 2022.

Section 2. The Auditor is hereby directed to record this current-year interfund loan and to notify the Treasurer of the same.

Motion by Christensen, seconded by Graham to approve Resolution 2021-41 this 13th day of December, 2021.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen Ward Graham NAYES: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor The Board discussed a request from Brooke Whitehouse of Southern Iowa RC&D to commit to a pledge of $500 for the Grand River water trail plan, so that the plan would be considered by the DOT. Motion Graham/ Christensen to approve the $500 pledge for the water trail, payable if the plan is accepted by the DOT. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed the revisions for the county employee handbook. They completed a draft of the policy regarding cell phones and will follow up with Jack Reed at INCS Services regarding next steps.

The Board conducted a work session for the FY2022 County Budget Amendment #1. Motion Christensen/Graham to set the public hearing for the FY2022 County Budget Amendment #1 for Monday, December 27, at 8:30 a.m. Motion carried.

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

SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t47 December 22, 2021

CITY OF LEON

Regular Council Meeting December 13, 2021 6:00 Pm Mayor Jason Weir called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. Council members present were Keith Hinds, Sue Kelly, Cody Cooper, and Jonathan Erb. Councilmember Daniel Moffett was in attendance by speaker phone.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by C Cooper to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb second-

ed by S Kelly to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by C Cooper to approve signing the SICOG contract for administering the Upper Story Housing Grant. All ayes, motion carried.

Curtis Kampman from JEO Consulting Group, INC presented the plans for lining selected sections of sewer mains and the funding options for the project.

Motion by J Erb seconded by S Kelly to table the decision on how to fund the sewer lining project.

The council was presented with the audit examination report from Gronewold, Bell, & Kyhnn. Administrator Sheetz discussed the findings and recommendations in the report.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by S Kelly to approve hiring Conner Christensen as the Public Works Director at a salary of $46,500 with a pay increase to $47,000 once he obtains a Class B CDL. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to appoint Oscar Ortiz, Sue McCleary, and Mary Johnston to 6-year terms, to expire in 2028, Lorina Cox to a 4-year term to expire in 2026, and Connie Marker to a 2-year term to expire in 2024, on the Leon Library Board of Trustees. All ayes, motion carried.

Emily Munter of Decatur County Development Corporation gave a report of the activities of DCDC in 2021 and requested funds from the city be provided to DCDC to support upcoming activities in 2022.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by K Hinds to approve giving $5000 to the Decatur County Development Corporation for its operating budget. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Moffett seconded by C Cooper to approve spending $30,000 to purchase road rock. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by K Hinds to approve the Demolition Grant application of Ward & Sheila Graham for the demolition of the house at 204 NE 6th St. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by C Cooper to approve leasing city property to Decatur County Hospital for temporary parking. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by S Kelly to approve hiring Leon Plumbing Works to replace the HVAC at the Community Center for a price of $26,250 with a 5 year parts warranty. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Erb to open the public hearing on the sales of City Owned Property at 704 NW Church St. All ayes, motion carried.

No public comments were made.

Motion by J Erb seconded C Cooper by to close the public hearing on the sales of City Owned Property at 704 NW Church St. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by K Hinds to approve Resolution 2021-27: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONVEY TITLE. All ayes, motion carried.

Sealed bids for the leftover lumber from the Veterans Memorial Gazebo project

were opened.

Dave Higdon $112.50 Bob Frey $150.00 Brandon Eastin $450.00 Motion by C Cooper seconded by S Kelly to approve the sale of the leftover lumber from the Veterans Memorial Gazebo project to Brandon Eastin for $450 to be placed back into the Cemetery Veterans Memorial Fund. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper sec-

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onded by S Kelly to adjourn at 7:24 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Jason Weir Mayor ATTEST:Kyle Sheetz City Admin/Clerk 1t47 Dec. 22, 2021

December Claims Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $29.40 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $1,369.38 Agrivision Mower Repair $2,182.26 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric

Service $11,714.19 Amazon Batt $96.73 American State Bank Fire Tk Int $853.33 Aramark Rugs $135.42 Association For Rural & S Renewal $29.00 Badger Meter Inc Meters $752.94 Baker And Taylor Books Books $148.70 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $10,795.45 Cash Drawer Batt $26.85 Cengage Learning-Gale Books $98.95 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $8,425.62 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $208.36 Cooper Insulation Roof Repair $400.00 Dcli Haul Sand $500.00 Decatur County Auditor Election $1,398.00 Decatur County Sheriff Communication

Contract $1,505.08 Delta Dental Delta Dental $417.22 Demco Vinyl $57.33 Dollar General-Charged Sa Bags $19.00 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $8,633.46 Farmers Bank Of Northern Lake Rd Int $877.95 First Onsite Property Res Harvey Park

Restrm Roof $1,603.62 Gilbert True Value Bit/Hdwr/Tape $54.53 Grm Networks Phone/Internet $556.05 Hach Company Chemicals $82.35 Harlequin Reader Service Books $38.94 Healthies You Healtiest Pre $176.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Pest Control $50.00 Hill’s Automotive Loader Tires $1,574.16 Hlt Auto & Tire Int Tk Fuel Tank/

Maintnc $2,001.88 Holmes Welding & Fabricat Snowplow Runners $522.50 Hy-Vee Food Store Snacks $70.27 Ia State Withholding State Taxes $1,322.00 Indianola Window Tint Window Tint $230.00 Iowa Dot Cashier’s Off Blade Drag $140.38 Iowa Poetry Association Book $9.00 Iowa Pump Works Service

Agreement $2,000.00 Ipers Protective Iper $6,346.81 J P Cooke Co Tags $65.50 Jeo Consulting Group Sewer Rehab $2,125.00 Jim’s Sanitation & Truck Refuse Collection $23,791.02 Keystone Laboratories Testing $1,232.00 Leon Hardware & Appliance Lever/Heaters/

Exten Hose $189.40 Leon Journal-Reporter Publications $715.32 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center

Contract $174.00 M & M Welding Iron $16.90 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Miller Insurance Agency Tahoe/Fire Tk $1,252.00 Norris Quarries Sand $623.52 North Lumber & Home Cente Lumber $18.90 Rangemasters Training Ctr Ammo $630.00 Sandry Fire Supply Llc Regulator/Detector/

Fan $3,619.00 Schildberg Construction Road Rock $350.13 Schiltz Bryant Dog Supp $128.11 Snethen Welding Snow Plow Repair $180.00 Southern Iowa Towing/Rec Brakes $279.05 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $135.30 Storey Kenworthy Checks $603.42 Titan Machinery-Access Ac Filters $256.25 U S Cellular Cell Phones $636.23 United States Post Office Postage Permit $2,100.00 Unitypoint Clinic-Occ Radon Drug Test $84.00 Usa Bluebook Pump Tube $398.64 Vargas Amanda Reimb Desk $276.16 Watson Auto Parts Oil/Fltr/Ratchet/

Socket $596.07 Wrd Landfill-Monthly Landfill Fees $46.86 Written Word Llc Renewal $27.50 Ziegler Cat Filters $311.52 Payroll Checks Total Payroll

Checks $34,461.85 Claims Total

$142,905.19

General Fund $36,201.36

Road Use Tax Fund $26,386.37

Expendable Trust-Library Fund $38.94

Debt Service Fund $1,731.28

Water Fund $26,434.88

Sewer Fund $21,049.53

Landfill/Garbage Fund $31,062.83

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 22, 2021

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT SHERIFF’S REPORT

Notice: a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

12/11/21 SO responded to a driving complaint near Leon.

SO/DNR responded to a poaching incident on 212th St near Woodland.

Lamoni PD responded to a neighbor dispute over a tree on W 4th st. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a person walking north of Leon on Hwy 69.

Lamoni PD responded to a bank alarm at BTC Bank in Lamoni.

SO responded to a car vs deer accident on Hwy 69, north of Leon.

12/12/21 Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 2.

12/13/21 Lamoni PD responded to a panic alarm at Kum and Go in Lamoni.

SO responded to a pole that was reported hit on Hwy 69 by REC. GRFD responded to a grass fire on 125th Ave near Grand River.

LAFD /Lamoni PD responded to a grass fire on the salebarn Rd north of Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious person at the Lamoni clinic.

SO/Lamoni PD responded to an open 911 line on 205th St near Grand River.

SO responded to a person hitchhiking on J66 near Pleasanton.

12/14/21 SO/ISP responded to a semi in the ditch between the 10 and 11 MM on I35.

SO responded to a stolen screen door at the community center in Van Wert.

SO responded to a B/E alarm on Yukon Rd near Woodland.

SO/Leon PD responded to a rental dispute in Decatur on Hwy 2.

SO booked Kolton Drake, Chariton, Iowa for sexual assault and he is being held for Chariton PD out of Lucas County.

Leon PD responded to the Masonic Park on a noise complaint.

Leon PD responded to a driving complaint

on Hwy 2 in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a person in the middle of the road on Hwy 2 near Decatur.

12/15/21 SO responded to a large sheet of plastic wrapped on power lines north of Leon on Hwy 69.

NWS reported a tornado watch for Decatur Co. until 8p.

SO responded to a b/e alarm on 277th St. South of Leon.

SO responded to a building blowing away and power outage on J66 near Lineville, Ia. NWS reported a severe thunderstorm warning for Decatur Co. until 6:30 pm.

GGFD responded to a brush fire on West Main St. in Garden Grove.

NWS reported the severe thunderstorm warning for Decatur Co. had been extended until 7:15 pm.

Leon PD responded to a medical alarm on NE Poplar St. in Leon.

SO responded to trees and a power line down near the fire station in Davis City.

SO/VWFD responded to a power line down on South Maple Ave. and West 3rd St. in Van Wert.

SO responded to trees down on 7 mile, south of Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a Mediacom line down near Farmers Bank in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a B/E alarm at Agrivision in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a power line down on NE 7th St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to trees down on SE Idaho/SE 4th St and also SE 5th St./SE Vine St. in leon.

Leon PD responded to juveniles playing on city equipment at the city shop.

SO responded to a large building blown across 115th Ave and multiple trees down SW of Grand River.

SO responded to a power line down on Popcorn Road near Hwy 69.

12/16/21 VWFD/WFD responded to a propane tank leaking on S. Harrison St. in Van Wert.

Lamoni PD responded to property damage at Zoomers in Lamoni.

LAFD assisted Harrison County with mutual aid on a house fire on Hwy N. SO responded to a civil dispute in Van Wert between neighbors.

SO responded to a strong smell near the

Weldon corner on Hwy 69.

12/17/21 SO responded to a stranded motorist near the 12 MM on I35.

SO arrested and held Tristen Harrell on a criminal mischief 3rd warrant.

MAGISTRATE

Hunter Lee Bradford, of Garden Grove, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $206.60.

Shannon M. Harris, Lamoni, IA, failure to display plates. Total $122.76.

Joshua Curtis Mayfield, Ft. Gibson, OK, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $236.13.

Joseph Alexander Mercer, Overland Park, KS, parking where prohibited. Total $19.12.

Patrick Scott Taylor, Lamoni, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. Total $662.26.

Patrick Scott Taylor, Lamoni, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. Total $846.26.

Mary Louise Swanson, Decatur City, IA, operating non-registered vehicle. Total $135.50.

Jessica Rose Wallace, Lamoni, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Carah Lee Bunnell, Black River Fall, WI, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Hagen Mathew Phelps, Lamoni, IA, restrictions on taking game-deer and turkey.

Total $210.25.

Allen L. Konopasek, Eagleville, MO, maximum group axle weight violation. Total $331.00.

Pamela Webster Wilkening, Marcell, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Jeremiah John Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA, improper lane change. Total $210.25.

Rodger Noel Corfield, China Spring, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Levi A. Stutzman, 20, Gladwin, Michigan, and Lovina J. Stutzman, 21, Lamoni, Iowa.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continue from page 8) fractional 1/4 of Section 26; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; N ½ SW 1/4, SE 1/4 SW 1/4, and all that part of the W ½ SE 1/4 lying W of the center of the main channel of Grand River in Section 13; also all that part of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 24 lying N of the present channel of Grand

River; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, and containing 180.5 acres, more or less, according to Government Survey' All that part of the W ½ SE 1/4 of Section 13, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, which lies W of the new channel of Grand River (which channel was dug by Grand River Drainage District #2 for which assessment was levied December 17, 1929) and which lies E of the old channel of Grand River as it existed just prior to that time, being approximately 23.2 acres measured from the middle of both streams; S 10 acres of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 and the S ½ NW 1/4 of Section 13; and the E 5 acres of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4, the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, the NE 1/4 SW 1/4, and the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 14; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; N 18 acres of the N ½ NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; S 3 ½ acres of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4, SW 1/4 SE 1/4; All in Section 23, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; N ½ SE 1/4 of Section 15; NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 14; All in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; W ½ NE 1/4 EXCEPT the ½ acre cemetery in the SW 1/4 NE 1/4, in Section 15, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; SW 1/4 and the S ½ SE 1/4 of Section 15; and the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and the N ½ SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 14; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; Lot 1 in the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; NE 1/4 NW 1/4 and the N 30 acres of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13; and the N ½ NE 1/4 of Section 14, EXCEPT that part of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 14 lying W of the road and EXCEPT commencing at the center of the road where it crosses the N line of the said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, thence S ... to POB; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; included in this real estate is an easement over the land except described as follows: Commencing 232' S of the intersection of the County Road and the N line of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 26 W, thence E ... to POB; S ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 24, and all that part of the NW fractional 1/4 of Section 25 lying W of Grand River Drainage Ditch and lying E of the stream of the old Chan-

nel of Grand River, (being also described as the NE 14 acres of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4); all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 23, and the N ½ NW 1/4 of Section 24; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; S ½ SE 1/4 SW 1/4, the SW 1/4 SE 1/4, the S ½ SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 14; the S ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 13; W ½ NE 1/4, the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, the E ½ SE 1/4 of Section 23; the S ½ NW 1/4, the N 60 acres of the W ½ SW 1/4, of Section 24; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; E ½ of Section 26 excepting a strip 1 rod wide and 80 rods extending across the N side of the E ½ thereof; and all that part of the W ½ of Section 25 lying W of the stream of Grand River, all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; S ½ SW 1/4; N 16 ½ acres of the S ½ NW 1/4 SE 1/4; the S 4 rods of the N ½ NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; N ½ SW 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; and SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Andrew Sullivan to Jessica Redman Sullivan – S ½ of Lots 1 & 2; and the E 25’ of the S ½ of Lot 3; all in blk 6 of Original Town of Leon, Decatur Co., IA. No transfer stamps.

James A. Schwab and Serena J. Schwab to Terry Blessing and Sara Jane Blessing – the S 40’ of Lot 3; and the N 92’ of Lot 4; all in blk 6, Central Addition to Lamoni, Decatur Co., IA. Transfer stamps $311.20.

Timothy Robbins and Jessie Ann Lura Sherman to Twong Wells and Roshida Hernandez-Wells – Lots 9 & 10 and the S 2’ of Lot 8, all in Blk 8 of Ferguson’s Southeast Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur Co., IA. Transfer stamps $127.20.

Roger L. Leeper aka Roger Leeper to Leslie Soukup - N ½ NE 1/4 (except all that part lying E of Brush Creek) and the S ½ NE 1/4 (except the S 925' thereof) and the W 395' of the S 925' of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4, all in Section 36, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND Commencing 567' S of the NW corner of the E ½ NW 1/4 of Section 36, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to the POB; AND That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 25, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying S of Highway 2 and W of Brush Creek (except commencing at the SW corner of the SE 1/4 of said Section 25, thence N ... to POB). Transfer stamps $628.80.

John W. Wengryn to Velma R. Wengryn A tract of land situated in Section 20 and 29, T (continue on page 11)

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Christmas Tree Winners Photos by Maizee Lindsey

2nd place: CD Flag Corps located at GWB

1st place: Decatur County Conservation located at Leon Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Leon Noel a Successful Holiday Event (continued from page 7) horses and wagon from Lamoni and gave rides to everyone who braved the crisp air.

Probably the highlight of the day was the wonderful pork loin

meal that was provided

by Cactus Cares. The commons was full with everyone enjoying the socializing over a satisfying meal. Helping with the food/drink for the meal were Hardware Hank, Leon Hy-

Vee, CD's Business Culinary Arts class, and Joy Evertsen, CD Food Director.

Meals were also delivered to Westview Acres, Terrace Park, Decatur County Hospital and Decatur County Jail for a total of 307 meals served.

Cactus Cares also donated a 500 pound meat bundle that was raffled off during the event that was won by Darla Stoltzfus.

A good time was had by all and plans are already in the making for next year.

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3rd place: Leon Bible Church located at Pies & Such

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Exceptions: The Clerk of Court’s Office will be closed both days; Jail/Dispatch will be open both days.

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Exceptions: The Clerk of Court’s Office will be closed Friday; Jail/ Dispatch will be open both days.

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Your Business and Professional men and women wish to extend their best wishes for a happy holiday with their Christmas Greetings in this section.

‘Greetings' Say It's Christmas

All the merriment, all the magic, all the glory of Christmas comes now to the people of this community, like a wonderful package of gifts they can share and enjoy. The wrappings on the package glow with brightest promise - joyful music in the air, gleaming lights and gala decorations, fun and festivity, trees and greens and all the trimmings for a Christmas just brimming over with the good things and glad times that the season inspires.

Now that the long-awaited moment has arrived, what does this community Christmas package hold? The tag gives a clue. It reads, "Greetings, good will and good wishes - Merry Christmas!"

In the community, in the home, in business and social relations, the true spirit of Christmas begins and grows from greetings.

The greetings may be - as evidenced by this special Christmas Greetings Edition - an expression of good will and gratitude from business people of the community, who are sincere in their desire to impart special appreciation of their patrons' confidence and trust.

But whether it's a cherry "Merry Christmas" to a new acquaintance, a warm exchange of season's best wishes with an old friend or still deeper exchange of felicitations with a loved one, the holiday greeting embodies the guiding spirit of "Peace on earth, good will toward men."

Macson (12), Maizee (19), Mary (22), and Alexander (17 mos.)

Again, it looks as if there will not be any of the white stuff around for Christmas. I was hopeful that I would be able to take little Alex out and build a snowman or two.

Speaking of snowmen. If and when we do get snow, the J-R is considering running a little contest for the best looking snowman.

More details on that when, and if, the time comes to pass. oOo Felt like we were experiencing the Ides of March, on a larger scale Wednesday. As predicted, the area, as well as the State of Iowa, got slammed with extreme galeforce winds. The temperature was extreme, as well. I believe the thermometer topped out around 73 degrees Wednesday ahead of the winds and storms.

The old record In Iowa for December 15 was set in 1939 when 59 degrees was recorded.

The winds started to blow by around 3:00 p.m. and blow they did

well into the night. A line of strong storms pushed through the state and this area as well. While Decatur County saw no tornadoes, several did touch down further north.

In the county, there were reports of roofs of outbuildings being ripped off, barns damaged, not to mention shingles being torn from the roofs of homes. I believe I saw one report that Decatur recorded wind speeds into the 80 mph range. Fortunately, no one was injured.

If the winds were not a enough of a freak phenomenon, the smell of smoke around the county as the storms pushed through was noticed. No nothing was on fire in the county, but smoke from a wildfire in Kansas made its way here. The fierce winds pushed the smoke this far northward. At one point, Sheriff Boswell reported actually seeing the smoke blowing across the roadway in Lamoni.

Just crazy how Mother Nature works.

Governor Reynolds has declared 49 counties as a disaster area, but Decatur County is not one of them, which means the damage sustained was minimal.

The temperature dipped back into the 30s after the storm

front moved through, but winds continued into the night. oOo Thanks to my little elves (Tonya and Maizee), this year's Christmas edition went together very smoothly. Without their help I couldn't have got it all completed. Tonya and Maizee put in some long nights piecing the puzzle together. I put my two cents in late Friday and buttoned up some loose ends, but all of the credit goes to them. I've taught them well. I can just sit back and enjoy the moment...

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Now comes my favorite, and I hope yours also, gift to everyone young and old. Once again as a tear begins to trickle down my cheek, I take great pleasure in bringing to all of you one of Dad’s and the world’s most memorable articles ever written at this time of year... Is There a Santa Claus?

It was from my great grandfather Will’s pen that the first local publication of this article was written in 1947 and done so in honor of his twin sons William L. and Robert. He lead off the article like this: Some years ago the New York Sun received a communication from

a little girl asking: “Is there a Santa Claus?” The letter was turned over to Francis Pharcelius Church, an editorial writer and coworker with the late L.P. Covington, cousin of the Journal-Reporter editor, on the Sun. Mr. Church wrote the following all in a day’s work, little dreaming that it would become one of the greatest editorials ever written.

It has been printed and reprinted by the Sun and other papers many times. With a great amount of pride, we repeat it again this year by special request.

It is with great pleasure and honor that I continue this yearly tradition that Papa Bill and Dad carried on. I hope I have made them proud.

As always, Dad, I love you and Merry Christmas. Thank you for all you did! I am proud of our children and hope to think I've done a good job to your likings as a dad to your grandchildren and now I hope I can be the best grandpa to my little grandson Alexander Robert. You would have loved him to pieces.

--Eight-year old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcelius Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps.

Is there a Santa Claus?

We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication

LOVE...

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below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun. “Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?”

V I R G I N I A O’HANLON. 115 WEST NINETYFIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.

All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little.

In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge.

Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus.

He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in

Santa Claus!

You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove?

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn?

Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there.

Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus!

Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

Merry Christmas to All!

Corey, Tonya, Maizee, Macson, Mary and Alexander and Bobette So Long!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. We thank all of our customers for their generous support and hope everyone has a “tool-tally” awesome holiday.

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Merry Christmas

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Tales, Treats and Twinkle Lights A big shout out to the over 60 kiddos and adults who joined the fun last week on Thursday night for the Tales, Treats, and Twinkle Lights Christmas Storytime held at the Leon Public Library!

They had a blast reading Christmas books, singing carols, and decorating cookies. They also had an exciting surprise visit from Santa Claus himself who read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.'

Please be sure to 'Like' us on our 'Leon Public Library' Facebook page for future event information, updates, and what's new in our collections!

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As the world rejoices at this most sacred time of year, may your life ring with laughter and be filled with love and joy.

Peace on earth and good will toward men.

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Where Did You Get That Christmas Custom?

Ever wonder, as you deck the branches of that prize pine or spruce, who trimmed the first Christmas tree? Or when folks first "discovered" the existence of Santa Claus? Or who sang the first Christmas carol? Hung up the first Christmas stocking? Chose a strategic spot for the first holiday mistletoe? First distilled that classic wassail bowl ingredient, George Dickel Tennessee sour mash whisky?

Some Christmas customs are surprisingly recent, while others date back even beyond the earliest Christians. But the Yuletide we know complete with gifts under the tree, friends calling to admire decorations, and family reunions - has existed

only for the past 250 years.

To our ancestors who celebrated "Christes Masses" (The Mass of Christ) several centuries ago, Christmas was a time of solemn rejoicing

and deep religious dedication, with little of the modern gaiety.

The New England Puritans actually forbade joyous Yuletide demonstrations.

New Englanders and other Americans

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 22, 2021

eventually followed the lead of New York's Dutch settlers and succumbed to the charm of "San Nicolaas" - better known as Saint Nick or Santa Claus. But the jolly gent had a flourishing career long before he reached our shores.

More than 1,650 years ago there was a St. Nicholas - a Turkish bishop whose countless works of charity made him a legend in his own lifetime. Martyred in 342 A.D., he became the patron saint of children and of three nations: Greece, Holland and Belgium.

People pictured him on a white horse ascribed to by old Turkish tradition. But his fame spread to Scandinavia, whose citizens felt more at home with a Saint Nick who rode a reindeer-drawn sleigh.

They also gave him his red suit, a hand-

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me-down from the an- from the famous cient Norse god, Thor. poem "The Night BeAs for the rosy cheeks, fore Christmas." white beard and jollyjelly belly, they come

The Light of Bethlehem shines for all to see.

Let us lift up our voices in repraise of that miraculous night and keep the spirit of Christmas within our hearts always.

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This season may you experience nature’s harmony.

We are grateful for your support.

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It’s that time again... to wish you a holiday filled with the best the season has to offer.

Merry Christmas Jessie Gilliland, Pharmacist and Employees Alysha Van Laar Cheryl Leonard John Henderson, Diane Reasoner, Randi Elliott and Holly the Elf

HOLIDAY HOURS

Friday, December 24 - Closed Saturday, December 25 - Closed - “Merry Christmas” Friday, December 31 close at 4 p.m. Lobby and Drive Thru Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 - Closed - “Happy New Year”

CLOSE AT 4:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CLOSED ALL DAY DECEMBER 25 AND 26.

CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY

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Hope you’re well on your way to a very merry holiday!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

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Merry Christmas

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Manger Scenes

Dramatizing Birth of Christ

Awakens Awe and Wonder Creche, Christmas crib, manger scene, crib of Bethany, praesepe in many countries, the representation of the Nativity through figures from miniature to life-size goes by many names.

Under any name, the re-creation of a manger springs from one guiding, and abiding, purpose - bringing people closer to Christmas. The highest wonder of the Christmas story is its sheer simplicity and reality.

A Child, the Son of God, born in a manger on a starry, silent night is a concept all can comprehend because of its closeness to human experience.

Anyone who watched a child before a manger scene this Christmas will readily see, in the child's awe and enthusiasm, that re-creating the Miracle of Christ's birth is an exalting experience.

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Merry Christmas!

Told in Rhyme

The story of the Nativity and its meaning for mankind is a favored poetic theme, as is the holiday cheer of hearth and home.

Poets as diverse as William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Greenleaf Whittier and T.S. Eliot have made their contributions.

Numerous carols first were poems - witness Henry Wadsworth of Longfellow's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day": "I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat, ‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep.'"

Probably the overwhelming winner among widely-known secular Christmas poems is Clement Clark Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas."

The poem, written for his own children in 1822, is popularly called, "‘Twas the Night before Christmas."

Begins in Italy

Christmas belongs to the people. So thought St. Francis of Assisi.

His way of helping his Italian parishioners grow closer to Christmas was to create the very first praesepe, or Christmas crib.

His carol, "The Song of the Creatures," made the Nativity still more real to them since it told of the lowly animals which were part of their lives and livelihood.

All this happened early in the 13th century. From that time, the idea of the creche or crib has spread to virtually every country on the globe.

Today, especially in Latin America and Europe, the manger scene sets the theme for a holy and happy Christmastide.

Merry Christmas!

In serious music as well as popular carols, the Nativity scene lives on.

Handel's "Messiah," Bach's "Christmas Oratorio," Berlioz' "L'Enfance du Christ" are noteworthy examples of music performed year after year at Christmas.

More recently, Britten's "Ceremony of Carols," Honegger's "Christmas Cantata" and Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" have joined the holiday medley of musical treatments.

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Food, fun, family and friends...that’s what we wish for you this holiday.

Thanks for doing business with us.

We look forward to serving you again.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your local Great Western Bank family.

Stay safe and healthy this holiday season.

Buckingham Auto Crushing, Inc. Leon - 446-3434 Kim, Austin, & Crew

Warm Greetings!

Friends like you make the holiday season warm and cozy.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Christensen Mowing, LLC

Jessalyn, Ally, Cherlyn, Michelle A., Michele R., Kellie, Alisha, Carolene, Makenzie

It doesn’t take a special occasion like Christmas to remind us how much we value our loyal customers. We celebrate our customers every day with a commitment to exceptional service.

We value your business.

Merry Christmas

Story of the Season that Speaks to the Heart Luke 2:1-20 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus

to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

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heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

and they were terrified.

10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius 13 Suddenly a was governor of Syria.) great company of the 3 And everyone went 8 And there were to their own town to shepherds living out register. in the fields nearby, 4 So Joseph also keeping watch over went up from the town their flocks at night. 9 of Nazareth in Galilee An angel of the Lord to Judea, to Bethlehem appeared to them, and the town of David, the glory of the Lord because he belonged shone around them,

off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When 14 "Glory to God in they had seen him, the highest heaven, they spread the word and on earth concerning what had peace to those on been told them about whom his favor rests." this child, 18 and all who heard it were 15 When the amazed at what the angels had left them shepherds said to them. and gone into heaven, 19 But Mary treasured the shepherds said up all these things and to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

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pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

16 So they hurried

Merry Christmas and Happy

With nary a sound, Jesus arrived and turned our world upside down. May you know Him and take comfort in His love this season and always.

New Year!

Holiday Hours: Closing at 3:00 p.m. on December 24 and Closed Christmas Day. Open regular hours 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

December 31 and January 1.

INVINCI STORE

Darla & her Elves

210 E. 1st - Leon 446-4600

LEON AUTOMOTIVE Steve and Kelly and Crew

Kyle and Jennifer Watson Thank You For Your Business.

Best Wishes in 2022!

20% off Gavin Smith

Smith Feeder Supply

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Merry Christmas

Christmas Lights Got Started in the Late 19th Century Lights on a Christmas tree may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but people who cannot wait to deck the halls each December may be surprised to learn that this beloved tradition dates all the

way back to the late nineteenth century.

Edward Johnson, a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, introduced holiday light bulbs in 1882.Prior to that, candles were lit on trees and families would briefly gaze at

this awe-inspiring bit of holiday decor before the candles were quickly extinguished.

Johnson is credited with being the first to suggest light bulbs, which were in-

vented by his friend Edison, be used to light trees in place of candles. While many were impressed by Johnson’s eight-bulb holiday display, it remained a novelty un-

til the 1920s, when preassembled lights became more accessible.

Since then, Christmas tree lights have taken hold as a musthave piece of holiday decor in households across the globe.

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Season’s Greetings!

We hope your holidays are filled with love and caring from the ones who mean the most to you.

Merry Christmas!

Ryan

Mark

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We’re ringing in theinholiday We’re ringing the holiday with season withseason sincere thanks sincere thanks to our tocustomers. our customers.

Have a Merry Happy Holidays from Christmas!

All of our best to our customers near and far. We appreciate each and every one of you and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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DON’S FLORAL

102 W. 1st Street - 641-572-1019

North, South, East or West wishing you the best holiday season ever.

It has been a great pleasure working with you.

We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you next year.

Boswell Brothers Elevator

KARLA HARRAH 313 N. Main - Leon - 446-4184

Sending wishes your way for a stunning holiday.

We look forward to a year of thrills and adventures.

May your Christmas Merrybe and too Bright.

May you be never grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve

SCIT THEATRE

Davis City

May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve

Wherever your journey takes you, we hope it keeps you laughing all the way.

Thanks for Your Business!

Merry Christmas!

Lamoni

Cooper Insulation Forrest and Catherine Cooper

Leon

Merry Christmas

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May you never be too grown u search the skies on Christmas 2nd place: Decatur County Public Health at 207 NE Idaho Street

1st place: Don's Floral at 313 N Main Street Photos by Maizee Lindsey

Decorated Window Winners

May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve

3rd place: State Farm at 102 W 1st Street

O, Christmas Tree Many thanks to all of our customers and wishes for a wonderful Christmas Season.

Lapland Tree Farm

The Winebrenner Family

641-446-7995

His coming was foretold by prophets of old.

One who came down as Savior to take away our sins.

Blessed are we as His day is celebrated.

Merry Christmas!

Leon Plumbing Heating and Cooling, LLC

May you be blessed as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Juanita Yutzy

641-342-6041

juanita.yutzy@fridayinsurance.net

Merry Christmas from Plaza Furniture RICK, ANN, BRAD, EDDIE, AMBER, TYLER KAYDEE, TATE AND BIANCA

May you have the Peace, Hope and Love which is Christmas.

Thank you for supporting our business. We appreciate our many customers.

Westview Acres Care Center Rose Saxton, Administrator

Terrace Park

Jonda Mericle, Administrator

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Merry Christmas

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Heart Warming Sounds of the Year

‘Tis the Season Here’s hoping that everyone’s holiday is “TRIMMED” with Good Cheer!

The Cutting Edge Donna, Dylan and Jessica

TIME’S ALMOST UP!

The sixth grade band pictured above along with the fifth grade choral group pictured below, shared their musical talents during the Central Decatur Christmas concert held last Monday, December 13, with the melodies of the seasonal sounds warming hearts near and far.

Santa will be here before you know it. As we count down the minutes until his arrival, we’d just like to say thanks to all of our customers and wish them a very fine year ahead.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care & Pest Control Kirk and Kim Hewlett

Our Hearts are All Aglow...

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O, Holy Night

To Greet You at Christmas

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord let’s give thanks for the blessings shown us. Special thanks, patrons.

“Thanks for your support”

Commercial Roof Coatings Ivan & Darla Stoltzfus Family & employees - 446-4686

With heartfelt wishes for some good, oldfashioned cheer to everyone we know. Have a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year.

Let it snow, Let it snow Let it snow!

It may be cold outside, but we have on the warmest thoughts for you.

May the holidays be sparkling and bright and all your wishes come true.

Jim Rouse Construction

Decatur County Officers and Employees Supervisors - Treasurer Supervisors - Treasurer - Recorder--Recorder Assessor’s Office ClerkClerk of Court - Secondary Road Department of Court - Secondary Road Department - Sheriff's Department County Attorney Auditor - Sheriff’s-Department These signatures paid for by individuals and not county funds.