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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017

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Readout Wins Milken Award and $25,000 Cash “I was completely shocked and surprised when I heard my name; I was afraid I would pass out as I felt my knees getting weak walking down to the podium,” stated Joni Readout.

Joni Readout, a master teacher and planner at Central Decatur Junior-Senior High School, was completely caught off guard last Wednesday morning when she heard her name called as Iowa’s Milken Educator for the 2017-18 season.

Readout is the first in the district to receive the prestigious honor, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize to use however she chooses.

Iowa Department of Education Director Dr. Ryan Wise and Central Decatur Community School District Superintendent Chris Coffelt joined the Milken Family Foundation in presenting the Award to Readout in a gymnasium packed with her peers, students, dignitaries and media.

“As I did the drum roll with all the students around me, I was completely shocked and surprised when I heard my name,” stated Readout. “I said to Gary Stark, who presented the award, that I was afraid I would pass out, as I felt my knees getting weak walk-

Central Decatur Educator Joni Readout, third from left, gets help holding her large check in the amount of $25,000 following her receiving the Milken Educator Award last week. From left - Iowa Department of Educator Director Dr. Ryan Wise; Central Decatur Community School District Superintendent Chris Coffelt; recipient Readout (IA ‘17); Roger Wilcox (IA ‘00 recipient); Susan Olesen (IA ‘94 recipient); Ronald Fox (IA ‘93 recipient); Kenneth Esveld (IA ‘94 recipient); Central Decatur Junior-Senior High School Secondary Principal Rudy Evertsen; Gregory O’Connell (IA ‘04 recipient); and Dr. Gary Stark (AR ‘01 recipient), CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching.

school, working hand-in-hand with Secondary Principal Rudy Evertsen and the leadership team. Through intense planning, daily professional learning and a laser-focus on school goals, Joni works tirelessly with fellow faculty to refine classroom practices and raise student achievement growth.

These skills, enhanced by her professionalism, care and compassion, make her worthy of the Milken Educator Award. I look forward to the knowledge and experiences she will bring to our national network of educators.”

The Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching,” has been opening minds and shaping futures for 30 years. Research shows teacher quality is the driving in-school factor behind student growth and achievement. The initiative not only aims to reward great teachers, but also to celebrate, elevate and activate those innovators in the classroom who are guiding America’s next generation of leaders. Milken Educators believe, “The future belongs to the educated.”

“Iowa has made a significant investment in teachers through the state’s teacher leadership system, which is about strengthening instruction and offering new career pathways,” said Wise. “It’s exciting to see a

ing down to the podium. I was overwhelmed with a sense of humility and a sense of pride as I received the award, not only for the recognition for our school but for the work that is done, day in and day out by our

staff, to create the best learning environment for our students.”

The event is part of the Milken Family Foundation’s major coast-to-coast tour surprising top educators at all-school assemblies with unrestricted

$25,000 Awards. Dr. Gary Stark, CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching and a 2001 Arkansas Milken Educator, bestowed the recognition upon Readout. She is among 44 Milken honorees for 2017-18.

Leon Noel: Holiday Family Fun

(MYF), International Club, Young Guns 4-H Club, CentralTrail FFA, and CD Flag Corp.

The morning crowd was first entertained with some special Christmas selections by the musical talent of a few of the CD high school band members under the direction of Aaron Comer followed by some special holiday selections by the Decatur County Community Choir.

“At one point, you could barely move through the halls!” stated Sue Kelly, committee chair.

Santa Claus and his elves were busy during their visit at the courthouse. Closing the busy day was the movie “Fred Claus” shown at the SCIT Theatre.

Over 150 tickets were counted for votes on the 14 themedecorated Christmas trees that were entered for the Leon Noel.

These trees will remain on display in the courthouse through the Christmas season for the public to view.

The 2017 decorated tree winners were: 1st - 4-H Young Guns, winning $100 Chamber Bucks; 2nd - Lindsey Construction, winning $75 Chamber Bucks; 3rd - Great Western Bank, winning $50 Chamber Bucks; and People’s Choice

Jones Industries: Electronic Repair Shop Opens

The Decatur County Courthouse was a busy place last Saturday, December 2, as the Leon Noel kicked off the Christmas season. Sponsored by the Leon

Chamber of Commerce, event goers were busy with various seasonal crafts led by Decatur County Dynamites 4-H Club, Methodist Youth Fellowship

Betty Stoner, right, along with her sister Josie enjoy a brief visit with Santa during Leon Noel Saturday morning.

(photo courtesy Mary Stoner)

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Local Area Happenings Farmers Bank Customer Appreciation Farmers Bank of Leon is hosting a customer appreciation lunch on Wednesday, December 13, from 11:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m., serving broccoli cheese soup, mini-sandwiches and desserts.

Community Choir Performances December 15 and December 17

Young Guns 4-H Club won first prize in the decorating tree contest at Leon Noel. They also received the People’s Choice Award.

The Decatur County Community Choir will be presenting “Go Sing It on the Mountain” a celebration of Christmas on Friday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Both performances will be held at the Loving Chapel United Methodist Church.

Jones Industries, located at 1204 NW Church in Leon, opened their doors last Monday, November 27. Owner Danny Jones and his wife Rachel, are no strangers to this community or to this line of work. Danny is also assisted by his brother Tommy, as part owner and operator in this business. They also have two part-time helpers depending on their work load.

Their operating hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

They can be reached by calling 641-344-0163 or visiting them at www.jonesindustries1.com.

In the beginning, the business of operation began as Jones PC Clinic in 2009, specializing in computer systems, and any issues that came along with that. Danny commented that certifications and experience with hands on training is ever lasting and ever growing.

“We began unofficially in 2003. As the demand grew, as well as our experience and certifications, we decided to open up to the public to offer services at a more affordable rate to help people get quality computer work done, more to their budgets,” said Danny Jones. “We have been a total success. We have since expanded to many device repair areas as business continues to grow.”

Jones Industries Today...

Danny added, “As our experience and repair work grew to a new level, and continues to do so, we became e-TechMD, a device repair company.”

Jones is proud to share that they repair a vast variety of devices like iPod, iPad, iPhone, cell phone repairs, tablets, computers with any issue, gaming consoles, and seem open to attempting other devices not mentioned, or have not had the opportunity to repair.

“Basically anything electronic, I can work on,” stated Danny.

The big part of their business is data rescue, computer and cell phone repairs. Additional services listed on his business card are mobile device repair, electronic device repair, computer repair, network configuration, internet security, software configuration, infection removal, custom telescope systems (ATM), just to name a few.

In addition, Jones Industries will run internet cables,

“Teacher leaders play a crucial role in K-12 education today,” said Lowell Milken, chairman and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation. “As a master teacher, Joni Readout helps drive instruction in the

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(Wildlife Damage Control also operating out of this office)

Danny Jones, left, owner and operator of Jones Industries, stands with his father, Mike in their new facility located at 1204 NW Church in Leon. Mike will operate his Wildlife Damage Control business from this location, as well. install internet security, and are willing to make house calls if the need warrants. They also have the capabilities to fill ink cartridges for printers.

“With the addition of custom made telescope mirrors and systems, we are forced to grow and change. Now Jones, Industries covers a large variety of electronic repairs and mirror fabrications and systems,” added Danny.

“Just let us know what you have, we’ll get you a quote FREE of charge, and get the work done for you with your approval,” ended Jones.

Along with repair services, Jones offers sales of new and refurbished equipment. He indicated that his inventory is constantly changing. The list doesn’t end there, they also commented they even custom

build computers.

Danny and his wife Rachel, have lived in Leon most of their lives. They have four children, three adult children, Austin Richardson, Morgan Jones and Devon Jones and a 3rd grader, Kamryn Jones.

If you think it ended there, guess again. Also located within the same building as Jones Industries is Wildlife Damage Control, operated by Mike, Jones’ father. Mike specializes in the removal of nuisance animals around city residences and farm buildings like moles, skunks, raccoons and groundhogs.

In addition to his removal services, Mike has tanned hides for sale. And coming in 2018, look for “The Gun Center.”

Mike can be reached at 641414-5546.

Two Arrested in Stabbing Incident, Charges Dismissed on Horn Two individuals that were involved in the stabbing incident that occurred on November 5 at Main Street Apartments in Leon were arrested last week.

On November 27, Decatur County Sheriff’s Officers took Randy and Heather Thompson, ages 34 and 32, respectively, into custody. They were

charged with assault and according to Sheriff Ben Boswell the two have plead guilty, were fined, and time served.

Further investigation by officers resulted in charges against Terrance V. Horn being dismissed. Horn was previously arrested as a suspect in the incident.

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Preceding her in death were her dad, Bill McCaull and her in-laws, Don and Louise Decker. Survivors include her husband, Richard Decker, of Leon; children, Kendall Wood of Des Moines, Iowa and friend, Megan Langenfeld of Omaha, Nebraska, Stacy Wood of Leon, Selena and Brent Lundin, and Shelby and Mike Kosiek, all of Carlisle, Iowa, Darin and Kathleen Decker of Davis City, Iowa, and Korbi Feltz of Steven’s Point, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Kelsie, Lakyn, Knox, Lukas, and Logan; mother, Sharon McCaull of Ankeny, Iowa; sister, Sheryl Parker and Dale of West Des Moines, Iowa; brother, William “Bill” McCaull, IV of Urbandale, Iowa; nieces and nephews; her Casey’s General Store Family; other relatives; and many, many friends.

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SHERRY MARIE DECKER Sherry Marie Decker, age 59, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of William “Bill” Seward McCaull, III and Sharon Marie (Mitchell) McCaull, was born March 6, 1958, in Osceola, Iowa. She left this life on Friday, November 24, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sherry grew up in the Humeston, Corydon, and Derby area of southern Iowa. While in high school, Sherry enjoyed playing the flute in the band, participated in 4-H, played softball, was wrestling manager, was a drill team member, and worked at Nick’s Café. She graduated from Mormon Trail High School in 1976. After graduation she worked at O’Bryan Brothers in Leon and later had her own in home daycare. In 1988, she became a part-time clerk at Casey’s General Store.

Over her 28 years and 11 month career with them, she worked her way up to be an area supervisor over the managers of many stores. She recently retired due to failing health.

In May of 1982, Sherry was united in marriage to Gary Lynn Wood. They were blessed with four children, Kendall, Stacy, Selena, and Shelby. On August 3, 2002, Sherry married Richard Neil Decker in Leon, Iowa. His two children, Darin and Korbi, became part of her family, too.

In her free time, Sherry loved to do scrapbooking and stamping, and attend her kids’ school and sporting activities. A few years ago she was awarded the Spirit Award during the girls state basketball tournament for her support of Central Decatur Schools. Some of her most special times were spent with her five grandchildren, whom she adored. In fact, her grandchildren took up the majority of her attention while she was not at work. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Leon until its closure. She was currently attending Loving Chapel United

HOWARD LEE SINCLAIR Howard Lee Sinclair, age 76, was born June 2, 1941, at Iowa City, Iowa and died on November 21, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Howard was the third child of seven born to Russell Clinton and Olive May (Story) Sinclair. He went to first grade in Indianola, Iowa before the family moved to Summerset, Iowa, where he attended through the eighth grade. He went back to Indianola for ninth grade, to Pleasantville for his tenth, then back to Indianola for his eleventh year. Howard quit school in the middle of that year and joined the United States Navy in January of 1959. He served one year aboard YSD as a crane operator and three years aboard the USS Hornet. Following his honorable discharge in December of 1962, he lived in California for two years working as a truck driver. It was during this time he met his first wife, Renate. He was a proud stepfather of three children, Suezet, Rickie, and Eric. They moved back to Iowa in 1964, and shortly after that his first daughter, Brenda Lee, was born. Howard worked for Eagle Iron Works in Des Moines, Iowa for three years before going to work at Firestone Tire and Rubber for 25 years. While at Firestone he met and married his second wife, Sue, and once again became the proud stepfather to a son, Wayne Good. In July of 1974, his second daughter, Sebrena Marie, was born. Howard married his third wife, Debra Jean Mills, no children were born to this union. In 1988, and 1991, he was blessed with two grandchildren, Stephanie Nichole and Brandon Scott Blaine.

As a child Howard learned to hunt and fish. As the stories go, his mother never knew what he was going to bring home for her to cook. Howard was always willing to take and teach anyone his skills on hunting and fishing. Howard also liked working in his yard and garden.

He was a member of the Local 310 Rubber Workers Union and Friends of Nine Eagles, where he volunteered many hours raising money and putting in playgrounds, shelter houses, and cabins for the DNR at Nine Eagles State Park.

Preceding Howard in death were his parents; sisters, Gloria Hair and Arlene Edwards; brother, Russell “Bud” Sinclair; daughter, Sebrena; and step son, Wayne. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Sinclair of Davis City; daughter, Brenda Lee Sinclair; grandchildren, Stevie Nicole and Brandon Scott Blaine; great granddaughter, BayLee; sisters, Norma Edwards and Coleen Dill; brother, Cloyd “Jake” Sinclair; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

her son, Alfred Pinegar. Survivors include her husband, Ron “Frog” Tellier of Davis City; son, Rick Pinegar, and companion, Carolyn Hulett, of Leon, Iowa; daughter, Julie Waddell, and fiancé, Todd Boles, of Davis City; daughter-in-law, Patty Pinegar, of Lamoni, Iowa; grandchildren, Cameron Pinegar, Alta Nikki and Nathan Head, Bailey Boswell, and Taylor Waddell and friend, Stephanie Gerhling; great grandchildren, Ellie

DONNA SUE TELLIER Donna Sue Tellier, age 70, of Davis City, Iowa, the daughter of Calvin Andrew and Ruth Marie (Quick) Combs, was born February 13, 1947, at Brooklyn, Missouri.

She passed away at her Davis City home early Thanksgiving morning on November 23, 2017.

Donna lived with her family in Brooklyn, Missouri until her mom remarried, George Black.

They moved to Red Oak, Iowa and then to Lamoni, Iowa where Donna attended school. Then she worked various café jobs.

She married Ronald Allen Tellier in 1970, bringing her two sons, Rick and Alfred, into the family. Later they were blessed with daughter, Julie. They resided in the Davis City area farming their whole married life.

In her younger days, Donna enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and bowling. She also did crafts and crocheted afghan blankets for all of her children and grandchildren. She loved dancing to country music. Ron and Donna were camping hosts at Slip Bluff county park and always enjoyed camping there.

Donna liked to make meals and entertain family and friends in their home. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and playing Skipbo with them.

Donna was a member of the RLDS Church when she was younger. She was a hardworking member of the Davis City funeral dinner committee.

Preceding her in death were her father and stepfather; and

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day - 446-4433 Wednesday, Dec. 6 - Meatloaf, hash brown casserole, Brussels sprouts casserole, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 7 - Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes, bread/ butter, mandarin oranges, tomato wedge, milk.

Friday, Dec. 8 - Sloppy Joes, potato chips, baked beans, applesauce, fresh baked cookie.

Monday, Dec. 11 - Beef stew, biscuit, honey, grapes, cucumber slice, milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, Capri vegetables, biscuit, blueberry pie, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Ham balls, Au Gratin potatoes, rainbow roasted vegetables, bread/ butter, peaches, milk.

Leon Meal Site December Activities

The December activities schedule is as follows:

Thurs., Dec. 7. - Crafts at 9:30 a.m.; 2nd Monday of the month, Dec. 11 - BINGO following lunch; Wed., Dec. 13 Exercises at 11:00 a.m.; Mon., Dec. 18 - Prepare for Christmas Party at 9:30 a.m.; Wed., Dec. 20 - Christmas Party $5 gift exchange; Fri., Dec. 22 - Music at 11:00 a.m.; Wed., Dec. 27 - Exercises at 11:00 a.m.; and Thurs., Dec. 28 - Crafts at 9:30 a.m.

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Lamoni 5th graders learn about local careers in aviation

Joni Readout Receives Prestigious Award

As the Decatur County Development Corporation works to foster new ways of encouraging young people to remain in, or return to, Decatur County, programs are being developed to connect students in Decatur County with local professionals in a variety of career fields.

Executive Director Shannon Erb places great emphasis on cultivating future employees locally. “Recruiting employees is hard, especially in rural areas.

Many younger employees are gravitating towards metropolitan areas in growing neighborhoods. Instead of spending our efforts on recruiting employees away from these areas, DCDC aims to focus on fostering the growth of employees locally. If we can show young students that exciting, high paying careers DO exist in rural Iowa, in a town to which they feel a connection, we have a higher chance of those students entering the workforce locally versus moving out of the area.”

One of the ways the agency plans to achieve this goal is through the development of a program that will place local professionals in 4th-8th grade classrooms to talk about careers available in the county and the skills necessary to be successful in their chosen field.

As AmeriCorps VISTA member Dr. Jesse Bolinger works to outline this, and other projects, he connected with Lamoni fifth-grade teacher Cindy Pitt asking her what types of careers her students were interested in. “I sent her a simple e-mail asking her to survey her students to find out what they are interested in as a potential career. The responses surprised me, they ranged from an agronomist to a pilot!” The wide range of responses gave Bolinger an idea, “we should take them all to the airport so

master teacher receive national recognition in one of the first school districts to implement a plan through Iowa’s teacher leadership system. Joni Readout and the Central Decatur Community School District are making a difference for the community and for Iowa.”

they can see the new facility and hear first-hand what can be done in aviation while living here.”

Pilot Jordan Omstead assisted with the field trip. Omstead, who graduated from Lamoni High School in 2002 and was a student of Mrs. Pitt stated “The kids asked some great questions. Several said they want to grow up and be pilots. I had to tell them that they can’t do both.”

Pitt stated, “The students were so excited to see the planes and have a chance to sit in the crop duster. They asked a lot of great questions and were interested in many aspects of being a pilot and flying. This is a trip I will definitely take other students to! Each year we read the book Hatchet, and to see a real plane brought the book to life. A big thanks to Jordan Omstead for taking us under his wing!”

Individuals interested in learning more about this, and other projects being developed as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA partnership, can contact Dr. Bolinger by phone at (641) 4552896 or by e-mail at jbolinger@ dcdciowa.org.

DCDC is the economic development entity that serves Decatur County, Iowa. The organization’s role is to inspire economic growth among businesses and community members. DCDC is committed to the generation of continuous growth, prosperity and the overall economic health of Decatur County. The organization aims to attract and retain business enterprises, cultivate entrepreneurship, support the development of a quality housing infrastructure, and promote tourism and recreation. To learn more, please visit www.dcdciowa.org, or follow on Facebook at www. facebook.com/dcdciowa.

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About Milken Educator Joni Readout

TAP Master Teacher Joni Readout is keenly focused on improving both instructional practices and student achievement at Central Decatur Junior-Senior High School. As part of the school’s implementation of the TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement, Readout plans and leads “clusters”: weekly professional learning meetings in which she shares effective teaching strategies she has researched and field-tested in the classroom, across multiple subjects. By studying the results of Readout’s field tests, teachers learn what worked with students (and what didn’t) before using the strategies in their own classes. Readout also worked with math teachers to study, develop and launch standardsbased grading practices, an approach she is now introducing for other content areas. She is a fixture in the classrooms despite the fact that she doesn’t have her own, jumping in to do whatever is needed: observing, modeling, team-teaching, pulling small groups or working with individual students.

Supported and managed by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, the TAP System is a comprehensive educator effectiveness model that provides opportunities for career advancement, professional growth, educator evaluation and performancebased compensation for educators; Central Decatur CSD ad-

Meals

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Central Decatur Menu (Subject to change)

BREAKFAST Wednesday, Dec. 6 - Quesadilla or cereal and toast, 4 oz.

100% juice or fruit, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 7 - Smoothies and muffins or cereal and toast, 4 oz. 100% juice or fruit, milk.

Friday, Dec. 8 - Breakfast taco or cereal and toast, 4 oz.

100% juice or fruit, milk.

Monday, Dec. 11 - Chicken and waffles or cereal and toast, 4 oz. 100% juice or fruit, milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 - Breakfast pizza or cereal and toast, 4 oz. 100% juice or fruit, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Long John w/ frosting or cereal and toast, 4 oz. 100% juice or fruit, milk.

LUNCH Wednesday, Dec. 6 - Mr. Rib on bun, ranch diced potatoes, baked beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 7 - Country fried pork steak, mashed potatoes, white gravy, cooked carrots, lettuce, grape tomato, green onion, cucumber, banana, side kick milk.

Friday, Dec. 8 - Hamburger on bun, cheese optional, French fries, tomato, lettuce, Jicama, onions, carrots, pears, cantaloupe, milk.

Monday, Dec. 11 - BBQ beef sandwich on bun, cheesy hashbrown, baked beans, carrots, lettuce, veggies, mandarin oranges, milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 - Lasagna, green beans, lettuce, tomato,

opted it in 2012. Readout was a mentor teacher at the elementary school before moving to Central Decatur Junior-Senior High, where she now serves as a master teacher. The small, rural school has shown consistent growth in student achievement.

Readout’s leadership role has extended beyond school walls. She is a member of the district’s TAP Advisory Board and takes a lead role when other Iowa districts send teams to the Junior-Senior High School to learn from the district’s experiences implementing the initiative.

Central Decatur CSD was a model for the Iowa Teacher Leadership and Compensation System (TLC).

Readout has spoken about teacher leadership to the School Administrators of Iowa and has presented about effective teacher evaluation strategies at district leadership meetings, helping teachers reframe classroom observations as opportunities for growth and reflection that support student learning. She is committed to continuous learning, seeking out strategies that will help her staff and students succeed and routinely participating in professional learning at the local, state and national levels.

Readout is a certified Google educator, a leader on the district’s technology committee, and has presented at the Iowa 1:1 conference and 21st Century Learner’s Conference about educational technology.

An adjunct at Graceland University, Readout teaches an introductory education class to high school juniors and seniors, setting up students to join the ranks of the next generation of educators. The school’s former volleyball coach, Readout attends numerous sporting events and school functions.

She encourages both students and teachers to reflect on their actions, learn from their mistakes, challenge themselves cucumber, radishes, breadstick, applesauce, grapes, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 - Chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, baked beans, lettuce, grape tomato, carrots, pears, kiwi, milk.

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development opportunities throughout recipients’ careers.

Many have gone on to earn advanced degrees and be placed in prominent posts and on state and national education committees.

The Awards alternate yearly between elementary and secondary educators. Unlike most teacher recognition programs, the Milken Educator Award is completely unique: Educators cannot apply for this recognition and do not even know they are under consideration. Candidates are sourced through a confidential selection process and then reviewed by blue ribbon panels appointed by state departments of education.

Those most exceptional are recommended for the Award, with final approval by the Milken Family Foundation.

Past recipients have used their Awards to fund their children’s education or their own continuing education. Others have financed dream field trips, established scholarships and even funded the adoption of children.

and never stop trying.

Readout is a graduate of Iowa State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2009 and a master’s in curriculum and instructional technology in 2015.

More information about Readout, plus links to photos and a video of the assembly, can be found on the Milken Educator Awards website at http:// www.milkeneducatorawards. org/educators/view/joni-readout.

Milken Educators are selected in early to mid-career for what they have achieved and for the promise of what they will accomplish. In addition to the $25,000 prize and public recognition, Readout’s honor includes membership in the National Milken Educator Network, a group of more than 2,700 top teachers, principals and specialists dedicated to strengthening education.

In addition to participation in the Milken Educator Network, 2017-18 recipients will attend a Milken Educator Forum in Washington, D.C., March 2023, 2018. Educators will have the opportunity to network with their new colleagues and hear from state and federal officials about the importance of maximizing their leadership roles to advance educator effectiveness.

More than $138 million in funding, including $68 million in individual $25,000 awards, has been devoted to the overall Awards initiative, which includes powerful professional

About the Milken Educator Awards

The first Milken Educator Awards were presented by the Milken Family Foundation 30 years ago in 1987. The Awards provide public recognition and individual financial rewards of $25,000 to elementary and secondary school teachers, principals and specialists from around the country who are furthering excellence in education. Recipients are heralded in early to mid-career for what they have achieved and for the promise of what they will accomplish.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 city.

James Boldman of Davis City was a visitor in this city.

C.R. Piercy of near Lamoni was a business visitor in this city.

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (December 3, 1997) “It Now Occurs To Me, “Cutting back on advertising is like stopping your watch to save time.”

Tyler and Jared Coverdell, sons of Clara Coverdell of Leon, were some of the many young ones who shared their Christmas lists with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The Coverdell boys and many other youngsters visited with the couple from the North Pole at Video Adventure following the Country Christmas Parade in Leon.

The Leon City Council conducted a public hearing to receive input and suggestions on developing a strategic builder plan for the next five years at that time. Needs and priorities for the City were discussed in the areas of public works, housing, public services, finances, and economic development.

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors visited with Ringgold County Engineer J.D. King during their regular session. King was given an opportunity to ask questions and make comments regarding the possibility of Decatur County sharing his professional services with Ringgold County.

The annual Leon Christmas Parade was held, despite the rain that came down in sheets, with many hearty participants who braved it all for the excellent crowd in spite of the weather. Winners in the parade were first place, Dick Wilson; second, DOT trucks; third, ODO Club; and Honorable Mention was the Central Decatur Staff.

Private E-1 Justin C. Rhea, the son of Randy and Jan Bethards and the late John Rhea, all of Garden Grove, graduated from Army Basic Training at Ft. Knox, KY. During the eight weeks training, Private Rhea achieved “Expert” on the hand grenade qualification course and “Marksman” on the M-16 Rifle qualifications.

His platoon, “The Mad Dogs,” received Honor Platoon recognition for Over-all Best Quality of testing and qualifications.

The “Mad Dogs” was the last platoon to have graduated from the Alpha Company 246 Infantry.

The Central Decatur girls’ basketball team, under the coaches Stacy Rockhold and Aaron Konrad, were Ranell Belden, Nikki Webb, Melody Quick, Andrea Frost, Shelly Moeller, Kaylyn Probasco, Sara Parsons, Rafaela Silvestre, Steph Williams, Holly Boyd, Kara Hamilton, Annie Brogdon, Bridget O’Brien, Callie Chastain, Michelle DeLong, Hillary Hughes, Kiley Higdon, Amy Novak, Stephanie Handrock, Jill Parsons and Jill Toney.

CD Wrestlers started with a young team, under the coaches Dan Christensen and Rick Rhum, were Garret Saxton,

Rob Schaedel, Dustin Lane, Dallas O’Brien, Andy Graham, Dustin Nall, Joe Jones, Nick Anderson, Andy James, Shane Torres, Charles Miller, Chad West and Jordan Young.

50 Years Ago (December 7, 1967) The Leon Brethren Church was sponsoring Bible lectures given by Dr. Herman Hoyt, president of Grace Theological Seminary and College from Winona Lake, Indiana.

The Central Decatur highschool chorus and concert band traveled to KRNT Theatre to hear the Drake University Christmas concert presented

by Drake’s chorus and orchestra.

Sheriff Gale McClure was investigating the theft of hay from the Bert Poush farm near Pleasanton.

Due to the ill health of Deles Patton of Woodland, neighbors gathered and harvested his corn. Helping in the field were Dean McDowell, John O’Dell, Gerold Jelsma, Vic Lockwood, Red Falkerson, Howard Scudder, Merlin Cannon, John and Larry Ver Steegt, Bob Steele, David Mason, Osa and Duane Foltz, Duane Showers, Carl Parsons and Dwain Bethards.

Helping with the lunch were Irene Scudder, Lottie Ross, Diana Foltz, Mildred Lockwood, Gladys McDowell, Phyllis and Ioa Jelsma, Cathy Ver Steegt, Crystal Mason, Judy LaFee and Grace Ross.

Mary and Sandra Heick spent Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heick of Pleasanton. Sandra was attending Broadlawns School of Nursing and Mary was employed at Bankers Life.

High bowlers for the week were Mickey McKern, Joanne Hanthorn, Earl Hanthorn and G.F. Hoffman.

Mrs. Roy Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Chester South, Mildred Jenkins, Vera Cox, Grace Benton and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Beasley went to Lawrence, KS for the wedding of Kenneth Beasley and Violet Ray. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Lindsey, Billy and Gary, entertained The Leon Journal-Reporter staff at a pre-Christmas dinner. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kemmerer, Ken, Philip, George and David; Linda Hamilton; Glen Barth; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kyner; Steve Willis; Marla Nauman; Lee Ann Young and Bobette Rippey.

Agriculture lands on state fish and game areas would be leased to farmers on a cash bid basis the state conservation commission announced. The lease went to the highest bidder. Previously in the past, the lands were farmed on a crop share basis.

50 YEARS AGO (December 7, 1968) City employees completed the installation of the ne traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 2 and 69. The electrical work was completed by Leon Electric and Plumbing.

75 YEARS AGO (December 7, 1942) Lamoni Man’s Car Stolen A 1939 Dodge two-door sedan was stolen from in front of the home of Ralph Baker at Lamoni. He had forgotten and left the keys in the car. He was a buyer for Hyde & Vredenburg chain groceries. The car had not been recovered.

Instead of issuing new licenses plates to auto and truck owners in Iowa, windshield stickers were used for 1943. The new licenses tags were sold at the office of the county treasurer. According to Mrs. Audrey Swisher Elmore, who was in charge of the motor vehicle department at the office, car owners would retain their 1942 plates on the car.

Fuel Oil Coupons Available - County ration chairman, H.G. Scott, announced that fuel oil coupons were ready and would be given out by calling at the county ration board office.

They would not be mailed out.

All gas dealers and car owners who had not received a rationing book, were to register.

Because Carl Bumgarner, who lived north of High Point, was in the University of Iowa Hospital for an operation, forty men and twenty teams went to his farm and gathered 900 bushels of corn for him. The High Point ladies served the noon meal.

Staff Sgt. Lloyd Carrol was with the armed forces in Plymouth, England. He was the son of Marion Carroll of Decatur.

Sgt. Carroll had been in the Army for eighteen years.

Marriage Licenses - Robert Glenn Allen and Alberta L. Tharpe.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Metcalf (former Goldie Brammer) of California were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Morely Heath were the parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boles were the parents of a daughter.

T.M. Cook, superintendent of schools at Decatur, was in Leon.

Arthur Hullinger, who lived near Davis City had his pickup

stolen from a downtown street in Bethany, MO. George Foland Jr. and Frank D. Conwell of near Grand River were in Leon.

100 YEARS AGO (December 6, 1917) Bad Auto Accident Near Pleasanton - Ott Roland had an auto accident on the Ocean Wave Trail east of Pleasanton.

While coasting down a steep hill, he collided with a calf, which ran into the road, and the car went into the ditch, injuring all of the occupants. Others in the car besides Ott were his wife, son, Lennie, and Frank McClain.

The jury in the second trial of Rev. Lyn G.J. Kelley, charged with the axe murders at Villisca, returned a verdict of not guilty, at Red Oak. The verdict was reached on the first ballot.

Wells Poisoned at Humeston - The wells of M.A. Scovel and Mrs. A.N. Ricket were poisoned with Paris green, the cause not known. The poison was discovered by Mrs. Scovel when she went to get a bucket of water.

Russell and Howard Windsor found the Paris green on the Ricket pump when they took their cows to the well.

J.P. Eves, representing the educational department of the Iowa State Dairy Association, was in Leon hoping to interest the farmers in the dairy busi-

ness. Decatur County was fitted to make one of the best dairy counties in the state, as they had an abundance of the finest pasture.

As Lou Sears, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sears, was driving to their home north of Leon, a radius rod broke on her car and the car turned turtle and threw her out. Leo Hoffman witnessed the accident and helped her home.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bone were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Lebert Jones were the parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Smith were the parents of a son.

Riley Thomas of Cainsville, MO was a business visitor in this city.

Mrs. L.E. Bennett of Garden Grove came for a visit with friends and relatives in this

If you didn’t happen to get out last Saturday to see the decorated Christmas trees in the Decatur County Courthouse during the Leon Noel, there is still time through the end of December. The trees look great and have some fun themes.

Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree can even be found on the third floor, so be sure to make your rounds.

Sue Kelly and her staff did an outstanding job to put another Leon Noel together. The event has been sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce for many years and takes volunteers great and small.

A pat on the back for all who helped this year as well as who have done so much work in the past to create this annual event and set the building stones. The weather cooperated to help the event be well attended.

Mac was able to make his appearance at this, enjoying the many activities provided by the local youth organizations. He has already hung up his decorations on the tree and has eaten (continued on page 10)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY Reminder there is a food donation box set up at the Community Center and will be there through December 11th.

Meals at the Community Center for the following week will be on Friday, December 8th fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, cake and ice cream. On Tuesday, December 12th you’ll have the choice of liver or maid rites along with a baked potato, broccoli and cauliflower salad and brownies. Dine in or carry out, and if you would like to order just call 773-5436. If you have any announcements, my number is 641-344-9586.

Have a great week!

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Well, December has arrived and with it the cold weather.

Hope you have your hats, mittens, and warm coats handy.

It’s going to be a cold week for Christmas shopping!

Dennis Briggs is having some major health concerns.

Please keep Dennis and his family in your prayers.

Cotton Osborn had a Christmas concert program at school on Thursday evening.

Grandma Sandy and Grandpa Gary Osborn, Grandpa Lonnie Rumley, Great grandma Ruby Osborn, mom and dad Haylie and Chad and brother Coy Obsorn all went to hear and see Cotton sing in the program.

Liz Carpenter stopped by to visit Ivan Lane on Monday evening.

Doris Lane spent time writing letters and Christmas cards this week and her daughterin-law Traci Lane stopped by to put up a Christmas tree for her. Way to go, Traci! That’s is a great way to show the Christmas spirit!

Greg and Eric Savage visited Liz Carpenter to do some more deer hunting. The deer won again as no one got a deer.

Margaret “Teeny” Gibson made an appearance at church on Sunday and said it was good to get out and about while the weather was still nice.

Saturday night Andrew

Lane, Cassie Daleske, and Axel Lynn Lane enjoyed playing a game called Wahoo at Dylan and Holly Parkhurst’s house. It was extra special fun as Cassie’s late grandfather Charles Daleske made the board game as a hobby.

Connie Wilcoxson visited her mom Doris Lane Sunday afternoon.

Axel Lane the little man about town had a play date with Jhettlyn, daughter of Jordan Russel and Alicia Barnhouse. They played at Dylan and Holly’s Parkhurst’s house.

Axel made a new friend because Jhettlyn is a really nice little girl and she says she loves Axel’s hair. I would have to agree with Jhettlyn. Axel has a really nice head of hair.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and what in the world has happened to the Kansas City Chiefs?

DCH Corner

Join Us For an Anniversary Celebration

What is the value of Decatur County Hospital to the people of our county and our region?

According to data recently released by the Iowa Hospital Association, it’s at least $750,000 annually in terms of providing charity care, the unpaid costs of bad debt, and the unpaid costs from Medicare and Medicaid.

According to economists, it’s providing more than 100 jobs and a payroll in excess of $4 million annually…which in turn gets rotated through the rest of the local economy, creating additional jobs and a multiplying economic impact throughout the entire area.

According to the people making 3,000 emergency room visits to DCH each year, it’s knowing that there are talented, compassionate people at the hospital 24-hours a day, 7 days a week who are available to save lives in a crisis.

And according to the nearly 12,000 people who utilize DCH outpatient services every year, it’s knowing that they can receive exceptional care close to home…and don’t have to travel to Des Moines or other metropolitan areas to receive necessary healthcare services.

However you look at it, DCH provides enormous value for the people of Decatur County. Much as people identify with their local schools, people identify with their hospital. It’s a source of pride and security; it sets us apart from other localities. Not every county in Iowa even has a hospital, which makes it much more difficult to attract businesses and other growth to those areas.

It was just five years ago this month that DCH opened its new hospital. It remains a state-of-the-art facility and a shining example of how healthcare can successfully be provided in a rural setting. The entire team at DCH is proud of this building and, even more impor-

tantly, is proud of the services they deliver and the value they provide to their neighbors each and every day.

DCH will mark its five-year anniversary of the new hospital on December 14, with a special “Dine with DCH” event open to the public. Please plan on attending this event where we’ll reflect on some of our past accomplishments, provide tours of the hospital, and discuss plans for the future (and of course we’ll have snacks on hand).

DCH is a true community asset…and with your continued support, it should remain just that for many years to come.

KATHY MASON HISTORY: Dorman Trisler: Dorman and Mary Trisler lived on a farm south of Weldon until moving into the town of Weldon about 1910.

Their children are married.

Alta married Ira Bartholow; Winnie married Robert Updike and now lives in Osceola; Lula married Earl Keller; Florence married Ranson Pease; William married Florence Ross of LeRoy; Christine married Harry Weaver; Tessa married Albert Williams.

William and Florence Trisler lived on a farm near Weldon when they were first married.

They moved to Weldon where “Bill” worked for a short time in a general store. At the beginning of World War I he became manager of the Farmer’s Union Store and purchased it shortly after becoming manager. It was renamed Trisler & Son General Store and continued to operate in Weldon until 1934. At that time, the family left Weldon to open a grocery store in Leon which they later closed and at that time moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where they resided until their deaths.

To the union of Florence and William Trisler was born Evellyn who later married Duane Roberts in 1933, and Nelson who married Mary McFarland in 1937.

It cost Uncle Sam $1,500,000 annually to predict that tomorrow will be fair and then it is likely to rain, from Weldon Bulletin, February 1903.

LOCAL: The Pearcy’s old brick building that had been standing since 1932, had a major fire in 1947 which destroyed the entire building and contents, then was rebuilt with the help of the community and was constructed for an enlarged store, was recently torn down and burned this past October. The Pearcy’s had ran this store many years.

Harold formed a “Kid’s Day” and it was observed for years.

The Pearcy family has pictures of the fire and of the many Kids Days. Harold always loved the Kids Day ponies, train, little cars, popcorn, sno cones. He took them rides and all to many towns. Lots of memories of the old store. Harold passed away October 1, 1969.

Many people helped burn the old Pearcy building as it was a hazard with broken windows. Many people helped pick up the bricks to keep as keepsakes.

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Viola Jones of Van Wert fell and cracked 2 ribs and jammed her shoulder. She has someone checking on her. She’s at home.

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will be packing boxes soon for the shut-ins, with the Methodist and Christian churches together will deliver them.

Brent Mason with his family Sara, McKenna, Xavier, Pam and Joe Sitzman, Pete and Marty McVey, had dinner at Kathryn Mason’s home.

JoAnn Kelly had Mike Ma-

While I don’t use even onetenth of the available apps on my phone, one thing I have learned to utilize is the “memo” feature. There I can leave notes for myself about many things, one of which is ideas for future columns. Since publication of my last column about old-time words and phrases, I have been collecting more of them, one or two at a time. So I now present you with a new collection for discussion.

My mom was one of the few people I ever heard use the term “get dolled up”, and that was back when I was a kid. I guess that meant we were going somewhere special, so she’d make sure she wore one of her best dresses, that her hair was curled just right, maybe wear hose and some dressy shoes, and occasionally apply a little lipstick. Another term applying to physical appearance was wear your best “bib and tucker”. I had to do a little research on that one. At first I thought of bib overalls, but bibs and tuckers were actually garments once worn by ladies to provide a little more modesty in the bosom area.

Some terms describe what happens when someone goes to bed. If he/she is having difficulty getting to sleep, a suggested solution is to “count sheep”. If the person is sleeping soundly, especially if he/she is snoring, then he/she is said to be “sawing logs”. If he/she fails to wake up the next day, he/she is said to have “kicked the bucket”, whether or not there was a bucket present.

A very good friend might be referred to as a “bosom buddy”.

A pal could also be a “chum”, though it’s been many years since I’ve heard that term used.

If you hang out with him/her a lot, he/she may become your “sidekick”.

If you find yourself in a bad situation, someone might say you are in a bit of a “sticky wicket”. The term originally was used to describe difficult

circumstances that occurred in the English game of cricket, and I don’t recall hearing it but a very few times in my life. It supposedly was in one episode of M*A*S*H, which was one of my all-time favorite shows, but I don’t recall that particular story line.

Certain foods or drinks, especially spicy ones or strong ones are said to “put hair on your chest”, though some seem to have enough of that already, and those without may not want any hair. If your stomach is upset from too much hearty eating and drinking, you may want to get a “nostrum” at the drug store to help alleviate the effects.

If, through your own efforts, you are not able to live “high on the hog”, you could try to “mooch” off your friends or relatives who live in the same “neck of the woods”. “In a nutshell”, that whole process could be termed “freeloading”, but if others see you’re having success in that endeavor, they may decide to “follow suit”.

People are known to keep many kinds of pets, but the most unusual must be the “pet peeve”. When was the last time you remember anyone saying that he/she was peeved? Some people have cats as pets, but I never could see why they would keep one in a bag. I guess they must though, as the phrase “let the cat out of the bag” is still heard now and then.

You used to hear more often, the words “to coin a phrase”.

While that phrase itself is not heard so much anymore, there are phrases still being coined. A recent one that comes to mind is “fake news”.

How long has it been since you heard a story that was “titillating”, or someone told a joke so funny you thought it was a “humdinger”? Have you noticed anything lately, so outstanding that you would call it “snazzy”? When did you last see such an abundance of objects that you used the word “galore”

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in a sentence to describe them?

Where, other than a Yosemite Sam cartoon, did you ever hear the word “Tarnation”? If you are telling a tale and no one is believing it, your words may be called “hogwash”.

How often have you used one of the following terms to describe a jail? “Clink”, “Cooler”, “Slammer”, “Joint”, or “Hoosegow”.

If you peruse some older books, you may find some contractions that are not so popularly used today. I think many of these come from older English literature. Some examples: “Ne’er do well” (never), “O’er the waves” (over), “the nation will e’er be grateful” (ever), and “Ere the winter storms begin” (before). That last one is not actually a contraction, but is definitely a shortened version of the word it replaces.

Here are a couple of phrases that are no longer very useful.

To say the phone is “ringing off the wall” would not have much meaning for today’s younger folks. I know of only one person today who might still have a working phone hanging on his kitchen wall. There are not many haystacks on today’s farms, so “like trying to find a needle in a haystack” has become rather outdated. For that matter, why would anyone have ever had a needle near a haystack anyhow, so that it could be lost there?

If you hear the word “tumbler”, you might think of a gymnast, such as Shawn Johnson, an Olympic athlete from Iowa, and a star on “Dancing With The Stars”. But tumbler is also a term used for drinking vessels. Why, I’m not sure. Perhaps in some parts of the country, friends may ask, “In which cabinet do you keep your tumblers?”, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone call them by that name. In fact, in my family we’ve always called them “glasses”, even the ones made of plastic.

Finally, some questions to ponder. Why do we refer to something recently invented as “new-fangled”, and something that’s been around a long time as “old-fashioned”? You never hear of something being old-fangled, or new-fashioned.

Someone’s appearance can sometimes be described as being “disheveled”, so why is a person with a neat and clean appearance not “heveled”? People seem to often get “disgruntled”, but a “gruntled” person is rather rare. A person who has too much to do and too little time can become “overwhelmed”, but if you have a lesser amount on your plate, can you be just “whelmed”? It has been said that “two wrongs don’t make a right”. Can someone please tell me, who ever said they did?

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Cardinals Thriving, Go 3-0 for Week

Alli Masters scores over a Clarke Indian defender, leading the boards with 27 points. Masters also recorded a triple double against the MSM Blue Devils Conference game. Masters recorded 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 steals. She also had 5 assists and 4 blocks.

The Cardinal girls’ basketball had a busy and successful week, going 3-0, beating Clarke of Osceola on Tuesday, November 28, at home, 68-31, before traveling to defeat Martensdale-St. Marys, 62-37 on Friday for the first Pride of Iowa (POI) Conference and on Saturday, defeated Grand View Christian, 63-34. The Cardinals have a 4-0 season record and are ranked 3rd in the state of Iowa for Class 1A behind Kingsley-Pierson in 2nd and Springville 1st.

The Cardinals are missing an extremely valuable player Emma Atwood, who last season as a sophomore grabbed the CD school record for most points in a season recording 458, was named Iowa Girls Coaches Association All District and 1st Team Pride of Iowa Conference, unanimous. Atwood, due to an injury, is out for awhile.

The Cardinal team was able to find a way to fill in the gap and continue with the undefeated season.

After the Cardinals grabbed the jump ball Erica Kauzlarich lit up the clock with the first basket after only 15 seconds.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Blue Devils answered back but the Cardinals stepped up their game grabbing a steal on the out of bounds pass and Alli Masters putting herself on the board on an assist by Maizee Lindsey.

The Blue Devils matched up the score again, 4-4, but then the Cardinals stepped up their grabbing another bas-

ket by Kauzlarich, assisted by Abbie Ridgway after Ridgway grabbed the offensive rebound, followed by the well known Alliey Boswell with her three point shots. Lindsey joined the scoring on a nice shot after receiving the ball on a dish from

Masters, 11-6.

The Blue Devils answered back with a basket only for the Cardinals to continue their offense, with Ridgway making a nice cut earning the basket, assisted by Alaina Applegate.

The Blue Devils may have been able to stay with the Cardinals in the first 5 minutes of play 13-10, but the Cardinals didn’t allow this the remainder of the game.

Riley Bell joined the action grabbing back to back steals.

Masters was able to work the later steal into another Cardinal shot from behind the arc.

The remaining 1:29, both teams scored 4 points a piece, with the Cardinals earned by Kauzlarich shooting a nice shot after grabbing the rebound followed with Bell shooting 2 from the charity stripe. The Cardinals lead after the first, 20-14.

The Cardinals had no mercy the second quarter grabbing 15 points and allowing the Blue Devils only 2. Masters and Boswell earned back to back baskets in the first 70 seconds. The Cardinals team effort continued to shine with Kauzlarich grabbing a nice steal on a bounce pass followed by Masters driving the floor to dish off to Boswell for the basket.

Returning from the court on a Blue Devil time-out, Masters nailed another basket on a well positioned alley-oop pass

by Ridgway. Masters took the momentum and continued to lead the team grabbing a steal, driving the floor for the basket followed by a perfect blocked shot, driving the floor again for the basket. The Cardinals doubled the Blue Devils score, 3216, with 2:55 remaining in the first half.

The Cardinals may have lost a big part of their game and (continued on page 7)

Erica Kauzlarich shows her defense skills against the Clarke Indians. Kauzlarich also stepped up during the MSM game leading with 15 points, 5 steals and 3 assists.

Carter Boothe goes in strong and splits two defenders to score. He finished with 22 points against Clarke.

Cardinals Beat Clarke, Fall to MSM and Grand View Christian The Cardinals completed a busy three-game week by going 1-2. They opened their season with an outstanding performance and win over their neighbors to the north, Clarke Indians 78-52, but dropped the next two contests to Martensdale St. Mary’s and Grand View Christian by scores of 42-45 and 70-84, respectively.

In the game against Clarke, the Cardinals held the advantage in every quarter except the second. CD outscored the Indians 19-7 in the first, were outscored 11-13 in the second, but came back after the break to surge ahead 21-10 in the third and finished with a 27-22 run in the fourth.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 53 percent from the field, but only made 1 of 9 three pointers, and 17 of 37 free throws.

Four Cardinals finished the night in double figures, paced

by Carter Boothe with 22, Cole Pedersen 16, Cauy Spidle with 11 and Grant Atwood with 10.

Also adding scoring punch were Kolby Hewlett, 7; Cash Tharp, 4; Michel Evertesen, 4; and Trae Petty and Kole Minnick with 2 apiece.

The Cardinals posted 44 rebounds as a team lead by Atwood with 11, Pedersen with 8, Gideon Porter 7, Boothe 6, Petty 4, Spidle 3, Minnick 2, and Hewlett, Evertsen, and Tharp with 1 each.

Boothe dished out 10 assists. Evertsen and Atwood had 5 assists each, while Hewlett had 2 and Pedersen and Spidle had 1 each. Boothe also lead in steals with 5, followed by Pedersen, Spidle, and Evertsen with 2 each and Petty and Atwood had 1 each.

Petty had a blocked shot.

Vs. MSM

It was a nail biter to the end Friday night in Martensdale.

In the game against the

Blue Devils, there were 7 lead changes, the score was tied 8 times, and the game was played within 4 points the entire way with the biggest stretch of 6 happening in the early minutes of the game.

Unfortunately, when the dust had settled in this fast paced match up, the Cardinals came up three shy, 42-45, leaving them with a conference loss.

Boothe and Atwood combined for 33 points of which 22

came from Boothe to lead the way. Pedersen added 6, while Petty chipped in for 2 and Porter made a free throw.

After nearly two minutes of play, Porter earned a trip to the line, hitting the back side of his charity tosses to dent the scoreboard for the first time in the game.

However, the Blue Devils drained back to back three’s which jump started a 10-3 run (continued on page 7)

Grant Atwood makes a nice move around this defender and scores.

He has a strong inside game and pulled down a team leading 11 rebounds against Clarke.

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Jones and Dale Lead Way at Coach Riley Invitational, Both Finish 2nd

Luke Jones (160) makes quick work of his Bedford/Lenox opponent last Thursday. He pinned Williams in 30 seconds. Jones also finished 2nd at the Coach Riley Invitational Saturday afternoon.

(photo by Maizee Lindsey) The Cardinal wrestling squad opened their season at Corydon last Thursday with the Falcons and Bedford/Lenox and finished the night 0-2. They were defeated by the Falcons 24-51 and lost to Bedford/Lenox 30-48.

Wyatt Dale (113), Luke Jones (160), and Adam Walker (170) were the only Cardinals to pick up mat-wins against the Falcons. Dale pinned Cobb in 1:35, Jones pinned Langloss in 3:28, and Walker pinned Casey in 3:14.

Brody Patterson (106) picked up a forfeit victory.

Logan Jones (120) was pinned by Terrell in 2:27 and Dakota Davis (145) was decisioned 11-5 by Clark.

CD had open weights at 126, 132, 138, 152, 182, 195, 220, 285.

In the match against Bedford/Lenox, Luke Jones (160) was the only Cardinal to pick up a mat-win as he pinned Williams in 30 seconds.

Patterson (106), Dale (113), Logan Jones (120) and Walker (170) all earned forfeit victories.

Davis (145) suffered a loss to Briggs by fall in 1:25.

Two days later, the Cardinals took seven wrestlers to the Coach Riley Invitational at Greenfield. There, the Cardinals finished 8th in the nineteam field as they scored 65 points, ahead of Nodaway Valley with 19.

Leading the team results were Van Meter/Earlham 184, Bedford/Lenox 116, AHSTW 112.5, AC/GC 80, Clarinda 76.5, Clarke 76, and Mount Ayr 73.

The Cardinals pushed a pair of grapplers to the finals and each finished in 2nd place.

Dale (113) made it to the finals only to be decisioned 4-0

by Wiederholt of Van Meter/ Earlham. He opened the tournament with a bye and then pinned Ehlen of Mount Ayr in

42 seconds to make the final bout.

Luke Jones (160) picked up 18 points for the team as he too made the trip to the finals.

He lost 9-4 against Daughton of Mount Ayr. Jones began the tournament with a pin over Barr (AHSTW) in 2:48 and followed with another pin over Cole of Van Meter/Earlham in 3:09 to move on to the finals.

Elliot Ness (138) was the next highest place finisher for the Cardinals as he earned third place. In his final match of the day, he beat Hickman of Mount Ayr 11-4. He opened the tournament with a bye, and then beat Ehlers of AHSTW 9-5 before losing to Wilken of Clarke 9-1 in the semis. He battled back winning by fall over Ray of Bedford/ Lenox in 1:32 setting the stage for his third place victory in the next round.

Walker (170) and Davis

(145) both finished the day in fourth.

Walker opened with a pin over MacAlexander in 46 seconds, lost the next round to Pauley by fall in 1:26, pinned Carson of Clarinda in the consolation semis in 3:29, but lost his final match to Bair of Clarke 18-4.

Davis earned an opening round bye and then pinned Phippen of AHSTW in 1:25. He lost his next match to Corcoran of Van Meter/Earlham in 29 seconds, received a bye in the consolation semis, and lost his final match to Briggs by fall in 2:00.

Logan Jones (120) and Greyden Henry (152) struggled for the day and did not place.

The Grapplers host East Union and SEW Thursday night and host their own invitational Friday with action starting at 3:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball Start Season Strong

40-20.

In the next couple minutes, Masters stretches the lead on another basket and later securing another point from the charity stripe.

Kauzlarich joins the action earning a three point play on a nice drive along the baseline, pulling the foul and securing the extra point.

With less than 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Cardinals continued seeing the floor well on offense with Bell assisting Masters on a skillful back door play for the basket, 48-26.

Kauzlarich finished the offense for the Cardinals grabbing another 3 point play on a basket and the extra point, along with another point from the charity stripe just before the quarter ended, 52-26.

In the final 8 minutes the Cardinals continued to shine as a team. Kauzlarich continued to play her heart out grabbing the first basket after 35 seconds off the clock. The next three minutes, the Cardinal offense seemed to slow down. Masters and Boswell each found themselves at the charity stripe, using this as practice securing 4 more points for the Cardinals, 58-31.

The remaining 4 minutes,

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continuity from last year, but this game it looked like something really clicked with this team, weaving together their own chemistry. Boswell was dribbing down the floor at half court, passing the ball to Bell for another Cardinal basket.

Just before the half, Chania Vos earned one of her shots from the charity stripe for the 35-16 lead.

The Cardinals continued to lead the scoring the second half, 17-10. Forty-one seconds into the third quarter, Masters grabbed a basket. In the next 90 seconds, the Blue Devils earned back to back baskets answered back by Ridgway who secured a nice shot from behind the arc,

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by Kennedy Buckingham and another by Bell for the final score, 62-37.

Masters had a triple double for the night, scoring 22 points, pulling down 16 rebounds and grabbing 10 steals and lead the team with 5 assists and 4 blocks.

Kauzlarich followed closely on the scoreboard earning 15 points, along with Boswell with 9, Bell 6, Ridgway 5, Lindsey and Buckingham 2 each, and Vos 1.

Masters grabbed 16 of the 31 team rebounds, joined by Kauzlarich with 5, Ridgway and Bell 4 a piece, and Applegate and Buckingham 1 each.

“Alli Masters played an excellent game and recorded a triple double. Alli had 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 steals. She also had 5 assists and 4 blocks, “stated Coach Curtis Boothe.

“Erica played her best game of the year with 15 points, 5 steals and 3 assists. Alliey Boswell stepped up and shot the ball well, having 9 points. Riley Bell did a nice job off the bench with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. It was a good win on the road to start conference play.”

vs. Osceola

The Cardinals outscored the Clarke Indians of Osceola in all four quarters, 23-13, 16-5, 18-6 and 11-7. Masters lead the boards with 27 points, followed by Ridgway with 16, Bell 6, Buckingham and Applegate 4 each, Boswell, Lindsey and Kauzlarich with 3 a piece, and Vos 2.

Masters and Buckingham lead the rebounding with 9 and 8, respectively. Applegate followed close with 7, along with Kauzlarich with 6, Bell 5, Ridgway 4, Boswell, and Morgan Nordyke, and Lindsey with 2 a piece.

vs. Grand View Christian

Masters lead the Cardinals with 31 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks. Additional scorers were Bell with 9, Vos and Kauzlarich 7 each, Lindsey 3, and Ridgway, Applegate, and Tiana Black 2 each.

The Cardinals dominated the defense boards grabbing 22 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds. Along with Masters’ 7 rebounds, Bell and Vos followed with 4 a piece, Boswell and Kauzlarich 3 each, Ridgway, Applegate, Lindsey and Buckingham 2 a piece, and Black 1.

Kauzlarich and Boswell lead with assists, 7 and 5 respectively.

The Cardinals hosted another POI Conference game on Tuesday, December 5 against Southeast Warren before traveling to Lenox on Thursday.

The following week the Cardinals travel to I-35 on Tuesday, December 12 and to Bedford on Friday, December 15.

Boy’s Basketball Finish Week 1-2 (continued from page 6)

only being answered by a free throw by Atwood and an inside two by Pedersen. The quarter ended with the Cards being down 4-10 and Boothe picking up his second foul.

The second quarter saw the Cardinals surge back, as they

opened with a 6-0 run to tie the score 10-10 behind Petty, Atwood, and Boothe scoring two each. From there the see-saw game began.

Midway through the quarter a drive by Atwood and another by Boothe allowed CD to keep the game in check. By the 4:00 minute mark, the game was tied again at 14-14.

With 3:20 to play in the half, MSM put together another scoring drive by putting up 6 unanswered points forcing Coach Clark to call a timeout as the Cards were down 14-20.

Coming out of the huddle, Boothe drove and dished off to Atwood who scored, followed

by Boothe picking the pocket of a Blue Devil at mid court and scored which capped off the half. CD narrowed the margin to just two, 18-20.

The teeter-totter scoring continued through the third quarter as the score was tied three more times and the lead changed three times.

Atwood made a nice spin move inside to score to start the third quarter knotting the game at 20-20. After MSM scored, Boothe had back to back drives to regain the lead for the Cards 24-22. MSM would tie the score again on the next possession.

With 4:55 to go in the quarter, Atwood made a strong drive inside, earning the bucket and the foul. He would miss the charity toss, but the Cards moved ahead 26-24.

Then, MSM went on an 8-0 run with Boothe finally putting an end to the attack as he dropped a three with just under 2:00 to go in the frame. This was followed by Pedersen grabbing a rebound and going to coastto-coast to score. Boothe ended the quarter with another three pointer which gave the lead back to CD 34-32 going into the final 8:00 minutes.

Even with Petty using his quick hands to force a turnover on the Blue Devils and Spidle grabbing a key rebound, MSM still managed to score 6 unanswered points in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter leaving CD trailing 34-39 with just over 3:00 to play in the game.

Once again Boothe put a hault to the attack as he earned a trip to the charity stripe, scoring both. Then, after a questionable push call on Atwood, Boothe went to the line again

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hitting both to narrow the gap by one, 38-39.

MSM scored again, but it was answerd by Boothe on a nice drive and pull up floater for two to keep the game in check.

After the Blue Devils made a free throw, Pedersen earned a trip to the line and he hit both to tie the score 42-42 with 1:26 to play.

On the next possession, MSM burned the clock all the way down to 14 seconds before they called a time out. On the inbounds, MSM hit a deep corner three with 5.8 seconds to go ahead 42-45.

Boothe took the inbounds for the Cardinals, made it just across mid court and with three defenders on him got a shot off, but it just missed its mark.

Pedersen grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the team, followed by Spidle 6, Boothe and Atwood 4 each, and Evertsen 1.

Boothe and Atwood had 3 assists each, while Pedersen, Spidle, and Evertsen had 1 each.

Boothe and Atwood also lead in steals with 3 each, while Pedersen grabbed 2, and Petty and Evertsen had 1 each.

Vs. Grand View Christian

The Cardinals gave up a 1911 edge in the first quarter to lose against the Thunder 84-70 in a game played Saturday on the old AIB college campus in Des Moines.

CD was outscored 26-13 in the second, 22-19 in the third, and 25-19 in the fourth. It was another fast paced game with the difference coming at the free throw line. CD only managed to hit 9 of 20 shots from the charity stripe.

Even with four Cardinals in double figures in just wasn’t enough. Boothe finished with 18, Atwood 17, Porter 12, and Pedersen 11. Also adding scoring punch were Petty with 5, Spidle 4, and Evertsen 3.

Porter had a stellar night on the boards as he grabbed a team leading 10. Boothe recorded 6, Pedersen 5, Atwood 3, and Spidle 2.

Boothe dished the ball off 10 times, while Pedersen had 3 assists, Porter 2, and Kolby Hewlett, Petty, and Atwood with 1 each. Boothe finished with 3 steals and Atwood had a block.

The Cardinals hosted SEW Tuesday and travel to Lenox on Thursday.

School Activity Schedule Thursday, December 07, 2017 Bowling: JV/Var. @ 4:00pm vs. Lenox, Lamoni/CD, Nodaway Valley

@ Lenox Wrestling: JV/Var. @ 6:00pm vs. East Union & SEW - HOME Basketball: Girls Var. @ 6:15pm @ Lenox Basketball: Boys Var. @ 7:45pm @ Lenox Friday, December 08, 2017 Staff Development: Dismissal @ 1:00pm Wrestling: JV/Var. Invitational @ 3:30pm - HOME Saturday, December 09, 2017 SCIBA Jazz Band @ Winterset PTO Toys for Tots 7:30am-10:00am @ MS/HS Commons Monday, December 11, 2017 Basketball: Girls JV @ 6:00pm @ Mormon Trail Basketball: Boys JV @ 7:15pm @ Mormon Trail Music Concert: K-2 Winter Concert @ 7:00pm @ CD High School Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Basketball: Boys MS @ 4:00pm @ Lamoni Basketball: Girls MS @ 4:00pm vs. Lamoni - HOME Bowling: JV/Var. @ 4:00pm vs. Mount Ayr/Nodaway Valley

@Greenfield Wrestling: MS @ 4:00pm @ Indianola Middle School Basketball: Girls Var. @ 6:15pm @ Interstate 35 Basketball: Boys Var. @7:45pm @ Interstate 35

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Central Decatur Winter Sport’s Teams

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Boy’s Basketball Team

Front row l-r: Brogan Bundt, Kolby Hewlett, Cauy Spidle, Haden Leymaster, Deacon Brammer, and Colby Fairchild.

Middle row l-r: Michel Evertsen, Carter Boothe, Isaac Hall, Dawson Kernen, Kole Minnick, and Chandler Smith.

Back row l-r: Gideon Porter, Cole Pedersen, Trae Petty, Grant Atwood, and Cash Tharp.

Coaches are Zach Clark, Jon Pedersen, Kyle Peta, and Jacob Nethers.

Girl’s Basketball Team Front row l-r: Carlee Hamilton, Lauren Saxton, Maizee Lindsey, Lyndsey Dale, and Emma Rasmussen.

Middle row l-r: Kennedy Buckingham, Tiana Black, Alliey Boswell, Eily Hall, Raigan Willits, and Erica Kauzlarich.

Back row l-r: Riley Bell, Alaina Applegate, Emma Atwood, Alli Masters, Abbie Ridgway, and Chania Vos. Not pictured: Morgan Nordyke and Kaylee Rains.

Coaches are Curtis Boothe and Darlene Fuller.

Wrestling

Back row l-r: David Walker, Dakota Davis, Adam Walker, Luke Jones, and Austin Barnes.

Front row l-r: Brody Patterson, Greyden Henry, Logan Jones, Elliot Ness, and Wyatt Dale.

Coaches are Brian Carson and Kyle Ramaeker.

Bowling

Front row l-r: Riley Greenlee, Kyler Hunt, Josey Sandage, and Shayn Vanderflught.

Back row l-r: Dakota Byrd, Devin Medina, Casey DeVore, and Lane Moore. Not Pictured: Zane Greene, Teyona Greenhalgh, and Caden Short.

The CD bowlers are joined with the Lamoni bowling team, coached under Shawn Davis from Lamoni.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE

STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court Court Case EQCV006596 SPECIAL EXECUTION Cit Ban, N.A.

VS Parties in Possession - in rem Bray, Charlotte - in rem Unknown spouse, if any, of Charlotte Bray - in rem United States of America - Secretary of Housing and Urband Development - in rem United States of America - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, et. al - in rem Defendants As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Portion of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 68 North, Range 25 West of the 5th P.M., more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 68 N, Range 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence E 175 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 200 feet, thence East 800 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence West 800 feet to the point of beginning.

Street Address: 24796 230th Street, Leon, IA 50144 This sale is not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgement amount $98,069.74; Costs $2,200.00; Accruing Costs $838.93; Interest $46,905.70.

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale Time of Sale December 18, 2017 1:30 p.m.

Place of Sale Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 Dated: September 25, 2017.

Sheriff Ben Boswell

Decatur County, Iowa Attorney South Law

1t43 Nov. 22, 2017 1t45 Dec. 6, 2017

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE

STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court Court Case EQCV006673 SPECIAL EXECUTION

Community 1st Credit Union VS Whirrett, James T. - in rem Whirrett, Jennifer - in rem K&M Business Enterprises, L.C. d/b/a Cash’n Go - in rem Parties in Possession - in rem Defendants As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot Two (2), Turpin Addition No. 1 to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Street Address: 605 SW Mindi St., Leon, IA 50144 This sale is not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgement amount $46,050.39; Costs $1,093.61; Accruing Costs PLUS; Interest $3,143.68.

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale Time of Sale December 18, 2017 1:30 p.m.

Place of Sale Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 Dated: November 13, 2017.

Sheriff Ben Boswell

Decatur County, Iowa Attorney Harrison, Moreland, Webber & Simplot, P.C. 1t43 Nov. 22, 2017 1t45 Dec. 6, 2017

WAYNE-RINGGOLD-DECATUR COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMISSION

November 20, 2017 A meeting of the Wayne-RinggoldDecatur County Solid Waste Management was held on the 20th Day of November 2017, 5:30PM, at the Landfill in Grand River, Iowa.

Commissioners and Staff present were Chair,Kraig Pennington, Vice Chair, David Dotts, Jonathan Erb, Jim Fulton,Mike Nessen, Doug Collier, Jenny Nickell and Brian Rath from BarkerLemar Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously Jim Fulton, motioned to approve the agenda Dotts seconded.

Dotts motioned, seconded by Erb to approve the minutes from October 25, 2017.

There was discussion of the DNR fall inspection report. The DNR reported that the facility is good condition and there were some seepage issues around the garbage. The board agreed to let Collier handle the problem.

Rath, brought to the meeting a contract for the City of Corning, IA to accept the Landfill’s Leachate water in the future. It was motioned to sign the contract by Dotts, seconded by Fulton. Fulton also motioned to accept the treatment agreement with Corning, Erb seconded.

Bids were opened from contractors to \haul the Leachate to Des Moines Wastewater Reclaimation. Fulton motioned, Dotts seconded to accept the Bid from Petersen Truck Brokrage (Brandon Sickles), of Corning at five cents per gallon.

The next meeting will be January 10, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Landfill.

Fulton motioned to adjourn at 6:30 PM, Dotts seconded.

Attest: Jenny Nickell, Secretary Kraig Pennington, Chair 1t45 Dec. 6, 2017

NOTICE OF

INTENT TO FILE WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR DECATUR COUNTY Equity No. EQCV006695 SMJT INCORPORATED 26284 150TH Ave. Lamoni, Iowa 50140

Plaintiff

vs.

Homeamerican Credit , Inc. d/b/a Upland Mortgage, 111 Presidential Boulevard, Suite 142, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19005; Estates of Theodore L. Lippold and Donna Lee Lippold; Children of Donna Lippold: Timothy A. Hol, 1018 S. 4th St., Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577; Terry Hol, 611 S. Stone St., Sigourney, Iowa, Tony HoI, 909 S. 8th St., Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577, Tom HoI, 219 E. Washington, Osceola, Iowa 50213 And Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Successors in interest And their unknown spouses and Unknown claimants of the following Described real estate in Decatur County, Iowa, to-wit: Beginning 412.5 feet East of the Southwest Corner of the Southeast One-Fourth of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 67 North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, at the Southerly extension of the West Fence of the driveway, thence East 665 feet, North 660 feet, West 585 feet, thence Southwest to a Point on the gate to the barn or Machine shed which is 16 feet East And 560 feet due North of Beginning, thence West 16 feet, South 560 feet to beginning.

Reserving a permanent easement for Joint use of the West driveway, 16 feet wide.

Defendants.

To: All of the above named defendents Dated: November 27, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE You are in default because you have failed to take action required of you in this case. Unless you act within 10 days from the service date/ publication date of this notice upon you, a default judgment will be entered against you without a hearing and you may lose your property or other important rights. You should seek legal advice at one.

By Robert A. Rolfe PO Box 98 Lamoni, IA 50140 Ph: 641-784-6973 Attorney for Plaintiff 1t45 Dec. 6, 2017

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DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

November 27, 2017 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on November 27, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Dan Christensen, Robert Bell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2017, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/Bell to set the December mileage rate at .50. Motion carried.

Leon City Administrator Denise Simmons met with the Board per their request to revisit the county’s recycle contract with the City of Leon. Currently, pursuant to the 2001 contract, the county is charging $150 per trip to haul the city’s recycle bin to Des Moines and back. The Board is planning to charge $250 per trip effective January 1, 2018. Chairman Fulton will give provide a copy of the contract to the County Attorney to draft an amendment.

Assistant County Engineer Dillon Davenport met with the Board to discuss departmental matters.

Motion Christensen/Bell to not proceed with the vacation procedures for 290th Avenue, south of 240th Street. Motion carried.

Jack Reed from INCS Services met with the Board regarding upcoming union negotiations.

Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the claim (via wire transfer) regarding the November 27, 2017, semiannual jail payment in the amount of $43,163.75. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed the EcoSource Tier 2 Site Assessment change order No. 001 proposal regarding the soil sample assessment for 201 E. 1st Street in Leon. Motion Christensen/ Bell to approve the proposal and authorize Chairman Fulton to sign same.

Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Leasing Equipment Lease (Dec) $134.12 Agriland FS Inc. Diesel Fuel & Gasoline 17,739.25 Agrivision Equipment Group Repair Parts 195.47 Alliant Energy Tower Rental 120.00 Alliant Energy Electrical Service 29.45 Aramark Uniform Services Custodial Supplies 56.68 Auto-Jet Muffler Corp.

Exhaust System Repairs 400.18 Bob Barker Company, Inc. Food & Provisions/Freight 37.36 Brown’s Heavy Equipment Rebuilt Motor Grader Trans’n 23,925.86 C.J. Cooper & Associates Annual Admin Fee 105.00 Carquest of Lamoni Engine Heater 78.29 Centec Cast Metal Products Shipping Chgs Grave Markers 34.53 Central Decatur Comm Sch Nutrition 193.25 Centurylink Telephone 268.78 Christensen, Dan Mileage 10/3-11/10 191.00 Cintas First Aid & Supply First Aid Supplies 112.70 Clark, Carol Legal Rep-Commital 341.64 Clarke County Sheriff Legal/Court 44.00 Clarke Electric Co-Op. Electrical Service 85.71 Contractor Solutions Safety Supplies 423.35 Daviess County Sheriff Legal/Court 30.00 Decatur County Hospital @Training Equipment 3,314.93 Decatur County Sheriff Sheriff Transport 880.50 Dollar General Provs/Clothing/Meds/ Ofc/Cust Supp 208.20 Electronic Engineering Dispatch Console Maint 210.00 Farmers Bank Of Northern Mo Interest Pymt (Loan 2752) 3,388.70 Gilbert True Value Home Ctr Custodial Supplies 55.92 Gilbert True Value Home Ctr Grinding Wheels 12.87 Great Western Bank Storm Water Permit/ Computer Antv 269.99 GRM Networks Telephone/Phone Repair 1,160.78 Henry M Adkins & Son Inc 2018 License & Maint Pymt 7,290.00 Hill’s Automotive Tires 358.00 Housby Mack Inc. Instr Panel Cluster 722.80 Hy-Vee Food & Provisions 1,154.94 Hy-Vee Cleaning Supplies 19.57 Industrial Supply Solutions Gr100 Chain 102.22 Infomax Office System Inc Printmax Plus Agreement 133.90 Invinci Graphics Safety Vests & Coats 661.50 Iowa Prison Industries Road Signs 860.80 Jeanes, Lisa Hynden Mileage 13.25 Leon Hardware & Appliances Custodial Supplies 26.99 Leon Napa Shop Supplies 503.94 Leon Recycling & Auto Parts Used Tires 80.00 Lucas Co Secondary Roads Monthly Interim Eng Salary/Travel 3,075.78 M & M Welding Mower Boom Pins 23.00 MFA Oil Company Fuel 155.89 Mid-Iowa Heating & A/C Repair Hanging Heater 178.00 Northern Safety Co Inc

Fall Stop Reel 943.93 O’Halloran International, Inc. Spring Shackle 95.44 O’Halloran International, Inc. High Pressure Hose 57.19 Polk Co Sheriff’s Office Legal/Court 39.63 Postmaster Postcard Stamps 136.00 Schildberg Construction Co Road Rock 13,817.82 Schlarbaum Auto Body Vehicle Repair/Maint 995.09 Scudder Angela Nutrition 20.00 Sign-Up Ltd Supplies/Freight 246.45 SW Iowa Planning Council Transportation Non-Sheriff 640.00 Toney’s Welding Service Steel For Ladder Extension 62.75 United States Cellular Phone 48.83 Wilder’s Truck Service Truck Repairs 1,648.32 Wilder’s Truck Service Recycle Truck Repair 583.28 Ziegler Inc. Rental Of Rotary Mixer 4,196.00 Ziegler Inc Motor Grader Repairs 1,150.01 Total $94,089.83 Wire Transfer: Bankers Trust

Semi-Annual Lease

Pymt (Jail) $43,163.75 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Jim Fulton Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t45 Dec. 6, 2017

CROSS MENTAL HEALTH REGION

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following month’s meeting.

The CROSS region met in Corydon Iowa November 28, 2017 for a monthly meeting.

Paul Dykstra, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00pm.

The following Council members in attendance were: Marvin McCann, Kathy Lerma, Duffy Kiester, Denny Amoss, Dennis Smith, Denny Amoss, Paul Dykstra, Mark Raymie and Dan Christensen. Others in attendance were Mendy Middlebrook, Kim Dorn, Angela Nelson, Katie Fisher, Mary DeLong, Kathy Egbert, and Becky Fletchall.

Motion by Smith/McCann to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Egbert/Christensen to approve the 10/31/17 minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Amoss/McCann to continue with the ITP contract for another year. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Raymie/Christensen to amend the RHD contract for ACT to cover 2 days/ week that is not funded by Medicaid. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Raymie/ Amoss to request RFP for a provider to initiate service in our region for an Access Center. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Motion by McCann/Amoss to accept a HIPAA business associate agreement between Ringgold County Public Health and 3 entities that have access to the building. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Motion to approve financial report by McCann/Raymie. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Smith/McCann to utilize ISAC attorney for 28E amendments needed and begin the process to transition to regional pooling of service funds.

There was no further business to come to the board. Motion by Smith/Amoss to adjourn at 2:45 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.

Next board meeting will be January 30, 2018 at 1 pm at the Wayne County Courthouse.

CROSS MENTAL HEALTH REGION

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following month’s meeting.

The CROSS region met by phone on December 1, 2017 to approve the annual report.

Paul Dykstra, Chair called the meeting to order at 10:08 am.

The following Council members in attendance were: Marvin McCann, Kathy Lerma, Dennis Smith, Denny Amoss, Paul Dykstra. Others in attendance were Mendy Middlebrook, Angela Nelson, Katie Fisher, Mary DeLong, Tiffany Hopkins, and Tammy Harrah.

Motion by McCann/Smith to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Smith/Amoss to approve the annual report. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by McCann/Smith to approve the Marion County Exception to Policy. All in favor.

Motion carried.

There was no further business to come to the board.

Motion by Smith/Amoss to adjourn at 10:13 am. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Next board meeting will be January 30, 2018 at 1 pm at the Wayne County Courthouse.

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2017

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

11/25: Lamoni PD responded to a report of a suspicious person.

The SO responded to a report of a driving complaint in Grand River.

Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a family dispute on East 4th St. The SO responded to a disturbance at a residence in Van Wert.

11/26: Osceola PD arrested Teresa Husted, 34, of Osceola on an outstanding Decatur County SO warrant for 2nd offence domestic abuse assault. Husted was transported back to Decatur County booked into jail and held.

11/27: The SO responded to a domestic dispute.

Davis City FD and Lamoni FD, EMS, SO and Lamoni PD responded to a house fire in Davis City.

The SO arrested Heather Thompson, 32, of Leon on an outstanding Leon PD warrant for assault. Thompson was booked into jail and held.

The SO arrested Randy Thompson, 34, of Leon on an outstanding Leon PD warrant for assault. Thompson was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni FD and Lamoni PD responded to a shed on fire in the 200 block of North Silver St. 11/28: The SO responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving around the Weldon area.

11/30: The SO responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the DeKalb hunting area.

The SO was notified of a theft from a residence in Van Wert.

12/1: Lamoni PD arrested a 17 year old juvenile on a charge of 2nd degree sexual abuse. The juvenile was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD arrested Mickie Atkins, 48, of Lamoni on a charge of 2nd degree sexual abuse. Atkins was booked into jail and held.

The SO and Lamoni PD responded to a disturbance at a residence in Van Wert.

The State Patrol arrested Tina Thomas, 52, of Kellerton on charge of OWI 2nd offence.

Thomas was booked into jail and held.

MAGISTRATE

Patrick Francis Piel, Fairfield, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Micah D. Weaver, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Lukas Reid Hassman, Altoona, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Craig Lee Miles, Jr., Altoona, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Allyssa Hope Crawford, LeClaire, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Derek Andrew Wallace, Lamoni, IA, fishing and hunting - no license over $20. Total $127.50.

Lewis F. Tarbox, Stanley,

WI, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $127.50.

Nichole Lee Dover, Harrisonville, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $100.50.

Trevin J. Hill, Lamoni, IA, operating without proper registration. Total $161.25.

Jenny L. Holton, Kellerton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $70.00.

Darryl Tolbert, Omaha, NE, fail to comply with safety rules.

Total $177.38.

City of Grand River AgreedUpon Procedure Performed

Auditor of State Mary Mosiman today released an agreedupon procedures report on the City of Grand River, Iowa for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was performed pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa.

Mosiman recommended the City review its control procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible.

In addition, the City should establish procedures to ensure utility reconciliations are performed monthly.

A copy of the agreed-upon procedures report is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, in the Office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s web site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/reports/1622-0249EP0P.

(continued from page 4) most of the reindeer food so we might be needing to make some more for the real reindeer.

Mac also visited Santa but did not tell him his list this year. He said you are not the real Santa or Santa’s helper, so not sure where this is taking this little boy, but hopefully his letter will be able to reach the Jolly Man before Christmas time. oOo We are now into the beginnings of the basketball, wrestling and bowling season. Other activities for parents take a back seat as they try to make it to their young people’s games, matches and meets. We have our children in these sports and it is the duty of the parents to support them no matter what the outcome. It won’t be long before they are out and gone and not there to enjoy. Refer to the sports pages in this issue for the outstanding young men and women involved in these activities. oOo I was able to attend the 7-12 Christmas program this past Monday, featuring the bands and choirs. It was a wonderful evening full of melodious joy in the air. If you were not able to attend this music program, there is another one next Monday, December 11, featuring K-2 nd grade and then again the following Monday, December 18, featuring 3rd-6th grades.

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

NOTICE: We will not allow hunting or trespassing on our land in Decatur County. Roger James. tf48c WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: New Zealand white meat rabbits, different sizes. Also 2 EXTRA producing females. Jacob Stutzman, 12340 240th St., Lamoni, IA, 50140.

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

Catherine Mae Hewlett Griebel to Jeffry Link and Theresa Link - Lots 4, 5, and 6, in block 4 of the Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $2.40.

Betty J. Graybill, Trustee of the Betty J. Graybill Revocable Trust, to Bruce M. Graybill, Trustee and his Successors in Trust under the Bruce M. Graybill Revocable Trust - An undivided 70% interest in lot 7, Golf Ridge Development, a subdivision in Section 12, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, Iowa, increasing ownership of such Trust to 100% of such real estate. No transfer stamps.

Doris A. Van Deest to Mervin D. Van Deest - W ½ NE 1/4 NE 1/4; Commencing at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, thence S ... to POB; All in Section 11, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M. E ½ NE 1/4 NE 1/4; Commencing at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 11, running thence W ... to POB, all in

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Section 11; S ½ SE 1/4 NW 1/4; SW 1/4 NE 1/4; W ½ SE 1/4 NE 1/4; SE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4; E ½ SE 1/4 EXCEPT commencing at the SE corner of Section 2, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ...to the POB. AND EXCEPT Parcel A located in a portion of the E ½ SE 1/4 of Section 2, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described in Plat of Survey recorded in Book 2014, Page 1465 in the Records of Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Homebound, LLC to Danny Allen Jones and Tommy John Jones - Commencing 48 rods N of the SE corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., running thence W ... to POB, subject to highway. Transfer stamps $16.80.

Debbie D. Bettin aka Debbie Bettin to Steven Boyd Bettin - N ½ NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 30, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa AND an easement for a driveway starting at the NE corner of the above tract of land, thence E ... to POB, All that part of

SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 30, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., lying S of Highway #2; subject to easement of he State of Iowa for Public Highway for 4.99 acres +/- recorded in Book 372 at Page 503 and all other easements of record. SE 1/4 NW 1/4 ly-

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ing S of the public highway and the NE 1/4 SW 1/4; all in Section 30, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M. Subject to covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements of record. No transfer stamps.

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O’HAIR AUTOMOTIVE Where Weldon and Van Wert meet by the Water tower on Hwy. 69

94 Buick Century, 4 cyl, clean, 122K miles ..............................................................$1,695 11 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, eco boost, crewcab, leather, 139K ...............................$17,995 09 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, crewcab, leather, clean, 196K ........................................$9,995

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The following are the concert dates:

December 11 for K-2 grades December 18 for 3-6 grades.

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