The Leon Journal-Reporter - January 12, 2022

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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 50

Savanna Hills Sweetheart Dinner Fund Raiser on the Horizon “Decatur County Conservation is holding their Savanna Hills Sweethearts Dinner on Saturday, February 5th at 6:00pm at the Leon Golf & Country Club.

Join the board for a fun night to raise money for the Savanna Hills Learning Center where there will be good food (catered by Wray's Catering), music, a silent auction, raffle, and more.

The menu includes Prime Rib or Smoked

Half Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Roll, and Dessert. A cash bar will also be available.

The cost is $50 per ticket and includes a Friends of Decatur County Conservation membership.

This event is for ages 21+.

Please RSVP by Saturday, January 22nd by emailing Kayla at stalder.decccb@grm. net or by calling the DCCB office at (641) 446-7307.”

Merrill Hamilton Michael Ranney Kyle Sheetz Bill Applegate Kevin Lloyd Shane Akers Decatur County Board of Supervisors Dan Christensen, left, and Bob Bell sit at the table in the Bill Salsman new meeting room on the lower level of the Decatur County Courthouse. Supervisor Ward Graham Fifth Judicial Diswas not present. trict Representative – Bob Bell, Alternate: Ward Graham Heartland InsurRaymond Van Laar Craig Hosie Dan Christensen Board – Phil Metcalf ance Board – Dan Craig Stogdill County Rural OfCharles Ericson was appointed chairChristensen; Alternate: Davey Redman Eminent Domain Ward Graham man of the county fices of Social Services Compensation ComRuby Smith Board of Supervisors Board – Ward Graham; Leon Meal Site mission (Real Estate Committee – Bob Bell; Brian Kessel at the organizational Alternate: Bob Bell Royce Dively Brokers/Salespersons) Alternate: Ward GraDECAT Govermeeting held January 3.

David Mendenhall – The Board has moved nance Board – Ward ham Ronnie Binning Jim Johnston Alternate: their meeting room Graham, Resource ConserDave Morgan Tom Stone to the bottom floor of Dan Christensen vation & Development Sherri Adams Diane Cornett Decatur County the courthouse in the (RC&D) Board – Dan Merlin Bell Patricia Vander- Christensen northeast corner of the Development CorporaEminent Domain flute building. This was the tion – Bob Bell Resource EnhanceEmergency Man- Compensation ComTabor Nowlin former office of the Dement & Protection Wendy Lester catur County Develop- agement Commission mission (City Proper(REAP) – Dan ChrisGary Garrels ty) – ment which has moved – Dan Christensen tensen Kevin Frost Vickie Reed Eminent Domain to the second floor in South Central Iowa Eminent Domain Community ComJerry Quayle the former board of su- Compensation Action Compensation Com- Program mission (Agricultural Loring Miller pervisors’ office.

(SCICAP) Charlie Coffey mission (Knowledge of Governing Board – Bob During the course Property) – Steve Golly Property Values) – Larry Opfer of the organizational Bell meeting the Board voted to keep the meeting tions. PLEASE NOTE: date and time on MonDue to safety, the Leon days starting at 8:00 building will NOT be a.m. and going until open to the public as 4:30 p.m. they are continuing to The 2022 County manage the repairs due Holidays were decided Decatur County's to the flood. Please do upon for the ensuing The Infinity Health you may still call 641- not attempt to come most recent COVID year. Refer to the legal clinic in Leon, former 446-2383. rate for inside. They are happy positivity page in this issue for a CHCSI, continues to The PHARMACY the prior 7 days as of to bring out the prelisting. be temporarily closed in Leon continues pro- scriptions to their pa- Monday afternoon, The first resolution due to a water pipe viding services with the January 10, accordpassed by the Board bursting the beginning following options avail- tients. ing to the coronavirus.

DENTAL appointfor the New Year was of January. They appre- able: mail order and iowa.gov website was ments will continue that of declaring that ciate the communities' local delivery as usual 18% with 26 positive to take place at their the County shall not patience, are optimistic and have now added a tests. (The positivity discriminate on the and are working tire- drive-up ONLY option. Osceola location. rate average was 12% B E H A V I O R A L basis of disability in lessly to re-open. They Pharmacy hours are on December 27, with HEALTH appointthe admission or ac- are also in the process Monday - Friday, 7:30 cess to, or treatment of figuring out a mini a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and ments are transitioned 19 positive tests.)

Iowa's positivto telehealth or may or employment in, its clinic option.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. ity rate was reported take place at their othjobs, programs or acTemporary ar- 12:30 p.m. at 18% in the prior 7 er locations. tivities. And, as a follow rangements until furTo pick up your days (10.8% reported Up-to-date inforup resolution, within ther notice are: medications: *park in December 27, 2021) mation can be found the governmental unit The Leon office the parking lot and on their Infinity Health and 14.9% in the prior of Decatur County, no continues to offer their stay in your vehicle; person shall, on the MEDICAL SERVICES *call 641-446-3400; and - Iowa and Missouri 14 days (10.8% reported December 27, 2021). basis of race, color, na- at their Lamoni loca- *a staff member will Facebook page.

Decatur County tional origin, gender or tion. For appointments, bring out your medicahas had 18 total COVID disability, be subject to discrimination under any job, program or activity.

The Board also deWeigh-in of the market beef for the 2022 Decatur County Fair was held last Saturday at the fairclared that The Leon grounds.

Journal-Reporter and Twenty-three 4-H club members weighed in 46 steers and heifers for the market beef show.

The Lamoni Chronicle Of the 46 calves, 10 were identified to possibly show at the state fair in August. be the official newspaDates for the county fair are July 13-18. pers for Decatur County.

Five other resolutions were passed by the Board. Refer to the legal page in this issue for descriptions.

As customary each year, the Board approved appointments of individuals to various boards. The following is a listing of those appointments.

ADA Coordinator of Americans with Disabilities Act – Stephanie Daughton County Assessor – Justin Cornett Board of Health – Dr. Nathan Allen and Bob Bell Board of Review – Mike Frost Chariton Valley Transportation Planning Affiliation Policy Board – Dan ChristensDonna Norman and Sandy Marcus retinal en Whitey Brines tags a calf during the fair C o n s e r v a t i o n image a calf during the fair weigh-in. weigh-in Saturday.

Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) Projects Board – Dan Christensen, Alternate: Ward Graham Southern Iowa Development & Conservation Authority (SIDCA) – Dan Christensen Southern Iowa Response Group (SIRG) – Ward Graham Southern Iowa Rural Housing Authority (SIRHA) – Kevin Frost Southern Iowa Trolley – Dan Christensen, Alternate: Ward Graham Wayne/Ringgold/ Decatur Co Solid Waste Management Commission – Bob Bell The appointments of Medical Examiner and Weed Commissioner were tabled due to lack of an appointee for either.

Board of Supervisors in New Digs

Leon Infinity Health (Former CHCSI) Still Temporarily Closed

Delta COVID Variant Dominant in County; No Omicron Reported

County Market Beef Weigh In Sees 46 Calves go Across Scales

related deaths, two additional reported since December 27. All deaths were reported as having underlying causes and 0 deaths as COVID being a contributing factor.

As of 01/10/2022, for the state of Iowa, those not fully vaccinated account for 81.7% of all COVID-19 patients in ICU (85.5% reported on December 27, 2021) and 73.6% of all COVID-19 related hospitalized patients (81.6% reported on December 27, 2021).

As of Monday, January 10, "We have not had any confirmed cases of Omicron in Decatur County," shared Holly Rash, DCPH Administrator.

"We have been working with our local health care providers to send specimens samples to the State Hygienic Lab for variant sequencing.

As of now, the Delta Variant is showing dominance."

The CDC has updated isolation and quarantine guidelines again. A brief summary is if you were exposed to COVID-19 and ARE NOT up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations: QUARANTINE for at least 5 days; Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home; Even if you don't develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

AFTER QUARANTINE watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with (continued on page 12)

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DEATH NOTICE SCHWALBE, Lisa Ann, 58, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, due to complications of pancreatitis.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grand River. Interment was hled in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River.

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

In lieu of flowers the Schwalbe family would like donations made to the Lisa Ann Schwalbe Memorial Fund.

H E W L E T T , Kimberly, 49, of Leon, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Trinity Christian Church in Decatur, Iowa.

Interment was held in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Iowa.

Arrangements were through SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home, of Leon, Iowa.

BLAKE, Dianna, 66, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died on Monday, December 20, 2021, after a long illness. Services are planned to be held at a later date.

MILLER, Katie E. (Mast), 88, of Leon, Iowa, died peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her son's home in La Monte, Missouri.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Salem Mennonite Church in Leon, Iowa. Interment was held in the Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Leon.

Arrangements were through the care of Heckart Funeral Home, Sedalia, Missouri.

STONE, Marvin Lewis, 65, of Leon, Iowa, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Arrangements are pending at Slade O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon.

MORRIS, Myrna Marie, 87, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Lamoni Specialty Care.

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

Survivors include her children, Shelly

Morris, Sherri Morris, Mike Morris, and Patrick Morris.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Lamoni All School Reunion Committee or the Journey for Joy Foundation in Leon, Iowa.

R I C H A R D , Donald Forrest, 83, of Humeston, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church in Humeston. Interment will be held in the Humeston Cemetery, Humeston.

Survivors include his children, Alan Richard, Jan Lundahl, and Debbie Morgan.

ters are Jewel Walker, Chariton, IA; Marianne (Jim) Fritz, Webster City, IA; Angela Blake, Deep River, IA; sisterin-law Mary Blake, Leon, IA. Services at a later date.

KIMBERLY DAWN HEWLET Kimberly “Kim” Dawn (Cunningham) Hewlett, age 49, was born October 10, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Daniel Wilson and Kathy Elizabeth (Faux) WHITE, Joan, 91, Cunningham. She left formerly of Lamoni, this life on January 2, Iowa, died on Sunday, 2022, at the University January 9, 2022, at of Iowa Hospital in the Kahl Home in Iowa City, Iowa, with Davenport, Iowa. her husband, sons, and Arrangements are mother by her side. pending through the Kim grew up in Slade O'Donnell Patterson, Iowa, with Funeral Home in Leon. her brother, Dan, and Survivors include many neighborhood her daughters, Pam kids and family. Her White and Laura Craft family moved to Leon, and husband Neil.

Iowa, in 1984, where she attended Central J A C K S O N , Decatur Schools until Darlene, 82, died on her graduation in 1991.

Sunday, January 9, While in high school, 2022, at the Clearview Kim worked at HyHome in Mt. Ayr, Vee and was involved Iowa.

Arrangements in various social and are pending through school activities includthe Slade - O'Donnell ing cheerleading, mass Funeral Home in Leon. communications, and Survivors include FHA. During her junior her children, Kathi year, she was elected Sickels, Ronal Jackson, State President of Iowa Ellen Jackson, Earl Technology Student Jackson, and Junior Association.

Jackson.

While in high school, Kim met the FAIN, Ruby, 92, forlove of her life, Kirk merly of Wayne County, Eugene Hewlett. Kirk Iowa, died on Sunday, fell for Kim as soon as January 9, 2022, at he saw her warm smile Westview Acres in and beautiful eyes. Kirk Leon.

Arrangements and Kim were united in are pending through marriage on November the Slade - O'Donnell 6, 1993, at the United Funeral Home in Leon.

Methodist Church in Survivors include Osceola, Iowa. They her son, Richard Fain. were blessed with two sons, Kolton Eugene, and Kolby Daniel. Kim helped her parents and brother with their family business, D&K Restaurant. After she had her son, Kolton, she made the decision to dedicate her time to the most important job in the world – being a mom. She opened an in-home daycare and spent 26 years helping families raise their small children.

A natural caretaker and giver, Kim DIANNA BLAKE loved her family unDianna Blake of conditionally, making Ottumwa, IA passed sure all their needs away December 20, were met. She dedi2021 after a long illness. cated her entire life to She was 66 years old. caring for others, helpHer surviving sis- ing care for and mold so many children over the last 26 years. Kim enjoyed being an active member of Trinity Christian Church and was the current president of the CD Athletic Booster Club. Kim was a true beauty, both on the outside and on the inside. Kim had a perfect smile and brought sunshine everywhere she went.

Kim had a saying on her bathroom mirror that said, “Love the people that God gave you because one day He will need them back.” Although her loved ones were not ready for her to go, her legacy lives on in the lives of her family and the many people she positively touched throughout her life.

Kim is preceded in death by her father, Dan Cunningham. Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Kirk Hewlett, of Leon, Iowa; son, Kolton Hewlett, of Atlantic, Iowa; son Kolby Hewlett of Leon, Iowa; mother, Kathy (Don) Watson, of Ottumwa, Iowa; brother, Dan Cunningham

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of Truro, Iowa; grandmother Ann Faux, of Ottumwa, Iowa; mother-in law Mary (Mark) Gibson of Osceola, Iowa; father-in law Gene Hewlett of Grand River, Iowa; mother-inlaw Mary Joyce Hewlett of Grand River, Iowa; brother-in-law Dave (Katie) Hewlett of Garden Grove, Iowa and family; sister-in law Gina (Aaron) Sickles of Osceola, Iowa, and family; sister-in-law, Megan (Jon) Barrett of Winterset, Iowa and family; and many other family and friends that love her.

TERRY LEE BOLES Terry Lee Boles was born to Arlene (Franzenburg) Luze, on July 26, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa. At three days old, Terry was adopted by his parents, Noel and Wilda (Burchett) Boles. He died at his rural Grand River, Iowa home on December 19, 2021, with his family at his side.

Terry attended country school through the 4th grade, then went to Murray Community School in Murray, Iowa, graduating in 1967. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in farm operation in 1971, from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. During his college years he enjoyed being a member of the ISU Marching Band.

On September 1, 1973, Terry and LeAnn Nichols were united in marriage.

Three children blessed their union, Eric Lee, Misty Marie, and Shawna Rae. Farming was Terry’s life, but he always made time for the kids and their sports along with his other activities.

He has always been involved with community activities and served on several boards. He spent years playing fast pitch softball, slow pitch, and Jack and Jill. He was a member of the Tom Cat bowling league for 24 years, the Grand River Lions Club for 48 years, was the Clarke County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner for 20 plus years, and on the Grand River Community Center Board for

12 years. His greatest joy was keeping basketball score books, starting when his kids entered junior high and continued through the 2020-2021 season.

Terry was an avid conversationalist, he never knew a stranger and always had that infectious smile and contagious laugh. Whether traveling near or far, LeAnn would find him lagging behind conversing with anyone and everyone. As the road trips slowed, you could find Terry watching his favorite game shows, Gunsmoke, the Cyclones, and of course his beloved Yankees.

Yes, he would talk to them, too.

Terry always knew he was adopted by loving parents and through Noel and Wilda became the positive, caring, fun loving person he was.

In 2003, his brother Darold and Terry met for the first time and their relationship as brothers became as it should be with love.

The Franzenburg family was a blessing that Terry truly cherished.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Noel and Wilda Boles and birth mother, Arlene Luze. Those he leaves to cherish his memories are his wife, LeAnn Boles; children, Eric Boles and companion, Charlee Marks of Grand River, Misty and Dan Jones of Van Meter, Iowa, and Shawna and LJ Kelley of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Brice, Gavin, and Ella Jones, Jayden and Jaxson Kelley, and Anthony and Noah Marks; brother, Darold Luze and companion, Kate Murray of Bloomington, Minnesota; and a host of other relatives and friends.

For a little over two years, we have seen so much generosity from family and friends. The prayers, cards, visits, telephone calls, food and offers to help have been greatly appreciated. Our family would like to thank everyone that has made Terry’s journey easier. God Bless!

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Social News

The Family of

Gareth and Connie Deemer would like to invite you to join them in celebrating their

60th Wedding Anniversary with a Card Shower on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Cards and greetings may be sent to:

Gareth and Connie Deemer 208 2nd St. W. PO Box 112 Weldon, IA 50264

Marriage is a life-long journey that thrives on love, commitment, trust, respect, communication, patience and companionship.

1950.

She married Daniel Miller on October 26, 1960, in Thomas, Oklahoma. They spent their first months in Hannibal, Missouri, where Daniel was in 1-W service.

In the summer of 1961, they moved to Wellman, Iowa, where they lived until they moved to Leon in 1964.

For six years, she assisted her husband operating Leon Locker, processing meat.

They were blessed with two daughters and three sons. She KATIE E. (MAST) was a faithful member MILLER Katie E. (Mast) at Leon Salem MennoMiller, 88, of Leon, Iowa, nite Church and sacrifipassed away peacefully cially served her family, at her son’s home in La church, and commuMonte, Missouri, on nity.

She enjoyed sewThursday, January 6, ing and gardening. In 2022.

She was born Octo- later years, she spent ber 5, 1933, in Thomas, much of her time emOklahoma, to Enos and broidering and piecing quilts of which each of Polly (Yoder) Mast.

Her growing up her children and grandyears were spent in children are recipients.

Grantsville, Maryland, Her last four years were before they moved spent out-of-state with back to Oklahoma in her son in Missouri or

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daughter in Ohio as she experienced declining health.

She will be remembered as an example of trust in God and patient acceptance of His ways, as well as for her sense of humor.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Daniel Miller; children: Irene (John) Miller, of Malta, Ohio, Marlin, of Leon, Jesse (Janice), of La Monte, Missouri, Steve (Martha), of Huntsville, Arkansas, and Miriam (Larry) Loar, of Leon; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Fannie Mast and Emma Bender; and brother, Menno Mast.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Polly Mast; brothers, Andy Mast and Amos Mast; and daughter-in-law, Sonya Miller.

active in 4-H and graduated from Grand Valley Community School in 1981. She graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in early childhood education and worked at Graceland College, Des Moines Public Schools, and Mt. Ayr Public Schools, among other jobs.

Witty, hardworking, and resilient beyond compare, Lisa enjoyed her family, farm life, mowing yards, playing cards, baking/decorating cakes and caring for family and neighbors.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and enjoyed working at and visiting various community libraries.

Lisa is survived by her daughter Erin; parents, Richard and Merna Schwalbe; brother, Kelly Schwalbe (Kathleen Fenton) of Kansas City, Missouri.; sisters, Lori Schwalbe of Grand River, Julie Schwalbe (Marty Kalton) of Des Moines, and Jill Means (Kent Means) of Des Moines; as well as 6 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Called home early from this life by God to be an angel to all little ones in heaven, she will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her.

SHIRLEY JEAN McBROOM Shirley Jean McBroom, age 85, the daughter of Noel Dunbar and Ethel Leona (Kingery) Chambers, was born January 31, 1936, in Clay Township of Marion County, Iowa. She died at her rural Garden Grove home on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Shirley grew up and attended school at Pleasantville, Iowa.

She met the love of her life, Kenneth Clell McBroom, at Lake Ahquabi near Indianola, Iowa when she was in high school. They married LISA ANN on February 27, 1953, SCHWALBE during her senior year Lisa Ann Schwal- and moved to Califorbe, 58, of Grand River, nia where Kenny was Iowa, passed away on stationed in the United January 4, 2022, at Iowa States Army. Shirley Methodist Medical Cen- finished her formal edter in Des Moines, Iowa ucation and graduated due to complications of from high school in pancreatitis. She was Garden Grove, Califorbeloved mother to Erin nia. After his honorable Elizabeth Campbell of discharge in August Des Moines, as well as of 1954, they moved to devoted daughter, sis- Des Moines, Iowa and ter, and doting aunt to 17 nieces and nephews whom she adored and to whom she was like a second mom.

Lisa was born March 9, 1963, to Richard and Merna (Brown) Schwalbe of Grand River. She was

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Culinary Specialist Seaman Emerson Richardson Aboard USS Tripoli

Culinary Specialist Seaman Emerson Richardson, from Leon, stacks cheese slices in the galley aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 3. Tripoli is an Americaclass amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) later Indianola, Iowa.

Shirley worked at the State House until in 1964 when they bought their current farm. She then worked at the Decatur County Extension Office and was an associate at Mormon Trail Schools before being a full time homemaker for her husband and children, Noel, Terry, Dana, and Cherene.

Shirley loved to garden, raising both vegetables and flowers. She loved all animals, but especially horses and always had favorite dogs and cats around. She served as a 4-H leader for the LeRoy Merrymakers Club for years.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Kenny on July 8, 2021; son, Noel in 1990; grandson, Eric McBroom in 2010; brother, David Cham-

bers and wife, Marlene; and brother-in-law, Bill Groteluschen.

Survivors include her children, Terry and Martha McBroom of MelcherDallas, Iowa, Dana McBroom of Garden Grove, and Cherene and Chad Patterson of Indianola, Iowa; grandchildren, Beth and Don, Jay and Jackie, Dani and Joe, Jacob and Wendy, Aaron and Shannon, Ben and Kelsey, Mason, Abby, and Haleigh; 20 great grandchildren; siblings, Carol Worthington and Janet and Martin Boots, all of Pleasantville, Iowa, Joyce Groteluschen of Audubon, Iowa, and Mary and Sam Crabb of Swan, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ron McBroom and wife, Ginny of Winterset, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (January 9, 2002) Pleasanton was awarded a $2,500 Pillar Grant which was used to build a new shelter in the Pleasanton City Park. Receiving the grant for Pleasanton were Ruth and Orville Dale.

Bruce Bergo joined the Decatur County Hospital Staff as the new Chief Financial Officer.

Jim Lynch, Leon city police officer, resigned from his duties.

Tanner Schuldt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Schuldt of Van Wert, watched as Decatur County Extension Director Jack Van Laar tagged one of his calves during the Decatur County Fair livestock weigh-in.

A Look at the Past...A 1927 Leon Baseball Team photo was submitted

by Sherrill Reynolds Myers, daughter of Velma and Merritt L. Reynolds, Jr. Team members were "Buck" Neal Brown, Clair Spicer, Bradford Young, Cereal "Sap" Powers, Roy Pickering, Raymond Vanderpool, Wayne Reed, Bob Lindsey, Virgle Ekhart, Eldon Studebaker, Paul Caster, Winford "Win" Adair, Glen "Mac" McCarty, Arthur "Lefty" Smith, Edward Griffin and Coach Dewey Holden. McCarty had the pitching duty while "Win" Adair knelt behind the plate.

50 Years Ago (January 13, 1972) The first baby for 1972 born at the Decatur County Hospital was a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson of rural Blythedale. His name was Todd Allen Johnson and was born on January 9, 1972.

The following were pictured with the snow person entries they created: Doyle Pyle and Scott McLinn; the Charles McDaniel family; Richard and Andy Owens; Larry Owens family and Richard Slade.

Showing at the Strand Theatre were "Klute," starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland and "Lassie Come Home."

Weekend special at Hamilton Mobil Service was a car wash for $1.00 with the purchase of 8 gallons of gas.

Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan of Weldon an-

nounced the engagement of their daughter Vicci to Ray Carson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carson of Woodburn.

Several head of livestock perished in a fire at the farm of Kenneth Crawford when a barn burned southwest of Humeston.

Animals lost were a stallion, pony, 1 sow and her litter of pigs, 30 head of ewes and 40 lambs.

Cause of fire was unknown as there was no heat lamps in use.

Joint installation of the Leon and Decatur Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was held at the Decatur Hall.

SWCC students were going to attend winter term in their all new building.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart and family had as guests for the holidays their son Bill of Illinois and daughter Susie of California.

75 YEARS AGO (January 9, 1947) Bob Elgin had new manager at Leon store

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Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY I hope everyone was able to enjoy their weekend. We've had so much sadness in our community over the last few weeks. We can only keep looking for the good in life.

A little history for this week. I like this website and clicking on random names to see their stories. People came from all over to live in Grand River. A lot of our families were from Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ireland. We have such an interesting history to make up our town. Reflections of Grand River, Iowa: 1881 - 1981 Clarke Pub. Co. p. 319. Osceola IA. 1981. W. C. (Coleman) Young, son of William (Ham) Young, was married to Margaret Frances Redd Nov. 3, 1890. Seven children grew to adulthood from this union. They are:

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ogize for omitting the ‘Fellow Celebrators’ the last couple of weeks. If you would like to add your family birthdays and anniversaries, feel free to message me or give me a call. Sooo, our ‘Fellow Celebrators’ for this coming week are Hootie Brown, Janet Tarbox, Alayna Hess, Rod Boles, Curtis Manchester, Don Elsberry, Becky Ellis and Taylor Hess. Happy Birthday to all!

We lost a National Treasure this past week 50 YEARS AGO: The City of Leon has a new home for its vehicles and when we lost Betty maintenance equipment. The 2400 square foot, 60x40 steel beam building White. I always enjoyed was constructed to house and maintain the city’s equipment. The base cost seeing her on TV, either of the construction of the building was $13,141. on talk shows, sitcoms or old movies. She was Marriages – Lennis a Foxy Ole Gal! I read – Glen Williamson of Lamphair who got posLandon and Charles where all the Golden Centerville was the session. new manager of the "Hod" McMorris, Starmer Jr. were mar- Girls met her with open in Atchison, arms when she got to Bob Elgin Store in former Leon resident, ried Leon replacing Frank who was city accoun- Kan. Major William L. heaven. She told them Covington who had tant for the city of Humphrey and Mary that “the whole damn been in the clothing Kansas City, Mo., was McGrath Coltrin were place has gone crazy business for 56 years. the victim of a hunting married in Stevens down there.”

She’s Jean right!

Mr. Covington decided accident near Kansas Point, Wis. to take a long rest. His City.

He had gone McDaniel and Leonard Give me a call at son, Frank Covington hunting and slipped Davis were married in 442-3595 if you need to Jr., who was clerk at the on some ice and both Des Moines. rent the DC Community The Lantz family Center. men's clothing store, barrels of his shotgun continued in that ca- were discharged, the held their annual New pacity. blast struck him in one Year's Eve supper at the Sold farm near side of his hip. He was home of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasanton – G.W. rushed to a hospital by Clyde Johnson. Those Adams sold 120 others in the party and acres of his farm near report he was getting (continued on page 12) Pleasanton to King along very well.

Hamie, Ralph, Fred, nine and half more Naomi, Frances, Mary weeks to go until the first day of spring! and Addie.

Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane just kept They lived on the farm that borders the busy feeding cattle town of Grand River and working last week. on the southeast cor- Work on the farm is ner, laying on the east never ending.

Kim and Maurice side of highway 294.

Coleman had some of Erwin kept busy baking the biggest steam en- cups last week. Their gines around this area. cup baking business is He pulled a threshing cooking!

Holly and Dylan machine and threshed over a several mile Parkhust took their son area. After winding up Benson and his cousin the summer of thresh- Dax to burn some ening around here, he ergy at the trampoline would load his steam park in Des Moines engine, threshing ma- Saturday. Word is they chine, water wagon and had a blast!

Liz Carpenter other supplies on a flat car and ship them to made a trip to Bethany the Dakotas. He would on Thursday to visit thresh up there until the eye doctor’s office.

Doctor says her eyes late fall.

Upon returning, he are looking good!

Philinda Snethen would make another local run shredding corn did quite a bit of visitfodder. At this time he ing last week. She viswas also cutting enough ited with Julie Snethen wood to keep his family on Tuesday. She had a warm during the win- lovely visit with Ruthie ter months. Later on Snethen on Thursday. in the winter when the She and Liz Carpenter ice got thick enough, had a great celebrahe would cut and store tory visit about the KC ice in their ice house Chiefs’ win. On Sunday for summer use. He Philinda visited with also had a sawmill that Kay Herring, and she sat south of the house managed to squeeze in by the creek. It was visits with Mary Ellen powered by one of his and Talitha, too. Very steam engines. Ham, busy week for Philinda. the father of Coleman, Thankfully she was was a blind man. He able to do all of her vismade his living mak- iting from the comfort ing and selling brooms. of her couch by using Coleman's daughters her telephone!

Ivan Lane had a used to escort their quiet week around his grandfather to town on Saturday morning to farm.

Drew Parkhurst sell his brooms. Each enjoyed dinner at his trip he bought horehound and peppermint grandpa’s Sunday evestick candy, which he ning. Meals with family are great for making treated the girls with.

NOTE: Colman memories.

Donna Ogier had Young was born September 3, 1862, and died February 18, 1940. Margaret Frances (Redd) Young died in 1947. They were interred at the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Iowa. Copied from "Reflections of Grand River, Ia. 18811981" Have a great week!

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LIZ CARPENTER Temperatures took a nosedive last week.

Hope you all were able to stay warm. Good news is that we have already made it through three weeks of winter, and we only have about

a quiet week, baking, canning, and staying warm. Cold winter weather does have some perks!

A gaggle of eight geese are the newest animal residents at Liz Carpenter’s farm. They arrived on Saturday courtesy of Debra and Keith Younger. Liz says they are settling in nicely.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and a big shout out to the Kansas City Chiefs!

They are looking good heading into the playoffs. Go Chiefs!

Davis City

LINDA BOOTHE The only news is the weather and everyone is already aware of the snow and very cold temps. I stayed close to the house as much as I could. Of course, I got out for the basketball games and enjoyed them so much. I livestreamed Saturday night’s game, thanks to Missy for sending me the site. I really enjoyed that game in my recliner and didn’t have to get out in the cold.

I’ve been updating the birthday/anniversary calendar so I apol-

In the Library Loop

MARY STONER Thanks to our adopt-an-author participants, 'Man of Honor' by Barbara Bradford and 'Invisible'

by Danielle Steel are now available for checkout. New to our children's chapter books series: Bad Guys in 'They're Bee-Hind You' and The Kingdom of Wrenly: 'Goblin Magic' The novel 'What I Carry' by Jennifer Longo is the All Iowa Reads 2022 pick for the Young Adult category. It is available for check-out.

"Growing up in foster care, Muir has lived in many houses. And if she's learned one thing, it is to Pack.

Light. Carry only what fits in a suitcase.

Toothbrush? Yes. Socks? Yes. Emotional attachment to friends? foster families? a boyfriend?

Nope!

There's no room for any additional baggage.

Muir has just one year left before she ages out of the system.

One year before she's free. One year to avoid anything--or anyone-that could get in her way.

Then she meets Francine. And Kira.

And Sean.

And everything changes."

Middle school aged

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Lady Cardinals Up and Down in Return

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Girls' Basketball team made their return to the court last week with their record standing at 4-4. In their first two games back, the Cardinals hosted the Wayne Falcons and Martensdale-St Marys Blue Devils, resulting in two very different outcomes for Central Decatur.

Against the Falcons, Central Decatur cruised to an easy 61-29 win. On the other hand, against the Blue Devils, the Cardinals struggled throughout the game, falling 39-59.

On Saturday, the Cards traveled to face the Davis County Mustangs, falling short with a 48-62 score, bringing their record to a 5-6.

The struggles STATS vs. (MSM) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Mara Dykes Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Layni Masters Hadley Bell Hallee Hamilton lead the scoring with 20 points Addie Graham Aniston Jones against Wayne.

Pts 11 8 0 14 4 2 0 0 0

FG 5/11 3/7 0/1 3/10 2/3 1/3 0/0 0/1 0/1

against MSM started quick for CD, losing the tip and allowing Martensdale to score the first eight points of the game. The Cardinals didn't get on the board until almost five full minutes had passed in the quarter, with a pair of Kylee Rockhold free throws making the score 2-8.

Both teams scored one more basket in the quarter making it a 4-10 game heading into the second.

Both team's offense began to come to life in the second quarter, but the Blue Devils continued to outpace the Cardinals, outscoring them by six points in the quarter and taking a 19-31 lead into the locker room.

CD continued to struggle in the second half as the Blue Devils again increased their lead by six by the end of the quarter, leading 28-46.

In the fourth quar3Pt 0/4 1/1 0/1 2/4 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 1/2 4 2 6 0 1/4 2 1 2 0 0/0 5 1 1 0 6/8 2 0 1 0 0/0 2 2 1 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 1 0 0 0 0/0 2 0 0 0 0/3 1 1 1 0

ter, the Cardinals were able to keep pace with the Blue Devils better, only being outscored by a margin of 11-13, but it was ultimately too little as CD fell by a final score of 39-59.

Overall Central

Decatur shot 37.8% from the field, including 27.3% from three point territory. At the free throw line, the Cardinals made 8 of 17 attempts, good for 47.1%.

Vs. Wayne In the first game returning from break, it was no competition for the Cards, defeating

the Falcons 61-29. The Cardinals outscored the Falcons, 14-8, 19-5, 18-10 and 10-6.

STATS vs. (Wayne) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Mara Dykes Harrisen Bevan Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Hadley Bell Addie Graham Aniston Jones Makenna Perkins

3Pt 2/6 1/1 1/2 0/0 2/2 0/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

Coming out of the break, the Central Decatur Boys Basketball team was riding high on a 7-0 streak to start the season. The Cardinals were able to extend their streak to 8-0 in their first game back, thrashing the Wayne Falcons by a score of 77-31. A few days later, the Cardinals hosted the Martensdale-St Marys Blue Devils, who handed CD its first loss of the season, beating them by a score of 50-65.

On Saturday, the Cards were on the road defeating the Davis County Mustangs, 39-28, now with a 9-1 record.

In the battle with MSM, CD won the tip to start the game, but it was their op-

ponents who got on the board first with a three pointer. As a whole, neither team was able to get much of anything going offensively in the first quarter with CD holding a slight 10-8 advantage at its end.

Throughout the second quarter, each team traded shots with the offenses finally starting to come alive. Late into the half CD held a 22-21 lead, but the Blue Devils were able to close the quarter with a 2-7 run to make the score 24-28 going into the locker room.

Returning from the locker room, the third quarter saw the Blue Devils begin to distance themselves from the Cardinals, outscoring them 10-18 in the frame.

STATS vs. (MSM) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Kyle Linhart

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

Pts 5 9 8 11 8 3 2 4

FG 1/1 3/12 3/8 4/8 1/3 1/3 1/3 2/4

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 2/4 3 3 0 0 0/0 4 2 1 1 1/5 2 2 0 0 3/4 6 1 2 1 6/6 10 2 1 0 0/0 1 1 1 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 3 2 1 2

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

second quarter, 14-13.

The third and fourth quarters were mirrored between the two teams, being outscored 10-20 in the third and answering back in the fourth, 20-10.

STATS vs. (DC) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Mara Dykes Layni Masters Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Hadley Bell Addie Graham Aniston Jones

3Pt 0/2 0/4 2/2 0/1 2/5 1/5 0/0 0/0 0/1

Pts 9 9 8 5 11 4 0 0 2

FG 1/12 3/8 3/6 2/8 4/11 1/6 0/1 0/0 1/2

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 7/16 8 5 2 0 3/4 3 2 5 0 0/0 1 2 0 0 1/2 2 1 4 2 1/2 4 1 2 0 1/2 0 0 0 0 0/0 1 1 1 0 0/0 3 0 0 0 0/3 3 0 1 0

"Kyle hit several threes and had a steal for a layup. Sam also had a layup and a three. Spencer and Tyke played great defense the whole night.

Trey and Matt were able to lead us in scoring. Matt also had 9 rebounds. Jack is playing very consistently for us right now. He is helping us in all categories.

Martensdale took a 34-46 lead into the final quarter.

CD tried to play catch-up throughout the entire final quarter and had cut their deficit to just eight points late in the fourth before three simultaneous technical fouls were called on the (continued on page 6) Cardinals. This resulted in Trey Hullinger getting ejected from the game and the Blue Devils knocking 5 of 6 free throw attempts to shut the door on any hopes of a Cardinal comeback.

When the final buzzer sounded, Martensdale had topped Central Decatur 50-65.

"I felt like we played really hard but we struggled to score," stated Coach Curtis Boothe. "Our guys never gave up and played hard until the end. Their free throws beat us. We fouled too much and never got in the flow offensively."

As a team, the Cardinals shot 38.1% from the floor, which Tyke Hullinger helped lead the team against the Mustangs with 8 points.

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"It was nice to get Central Decatur shot back to playing," stat12 of 19, good for ed Coach Boothe. "We 63.2%. In comparison, played really well at the the Blue Devils made end of the first quarter.

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Wrestlers Put Three on Podium at PCM Tourney

Devin Adams (138) prepares to take his opponent to the mat in recent action. Adams placed 3rd at the PCM Tournament Saturday.

The Cardinal wrestlers were back in action this week following the holiday break.

They traveled to Prairie City Monroe Saturday, January 8 for the PCM Mustang Invitational where they finished 9th among the 12-team field and placed three on the podium.

Winning the team title was Pella with 200 points followed

by Pleasantville 156, Iowa Falls-Alden 132, Earlham 129.5, Knoxville 128, PCM 98, Gilbert 90, ColfaxMingo 69, Central Decatur 59.5, Nevada 59, Des Moines North-Hoover 42, and Chariton 35.

The trio of Cardinals that found their way to the podium included Tegan Carson, Jess Niebauer, and Devin Adams. Carson won

CORRESPONDENTS In the Library Loop (continued from page 4)

children and above are welcome to join us on Thursday, February 3rd from 4-5PM for Microbit programming activities. We will be developing programming skills through hands on STEM materials.

The Iowa Motion Picture Association is looking for films created by Iowans to be entered in the 31st Annual Awards, "The Iowa Emmys." "IMPA is dedicated to helping emerging and established filmmakers in every aspect of media production art - from acting to animation, to camera work, to directing, to editing, to writing, and more areas. Everyone with an Iowa connection is eligible to enter a project through the website www.IMPA.tv/awards. html" The entry deadline is March 8, 2022.

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

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

Weldon

Kathy Mason HISTORY ROBERT MURPHY FAMILY: Robert and Jean Murphy were married January 22, 1972 at Riverside, California.

Robert (Bob) was employed as a construction worker and Jean was a housewife and a

were on the road to Wo o d w a r d - G r a n g e r where they wrestled against the host school and Bedford/Lenox.

Bedford/Lenox beat the Cardinals 57-9 and Woodward beat them 63-10.

Winning points for the Cardinals against Bedford/Lenox was Adams and Carson.

Adams won a 7-2 decision over Dalton Kitzman and Carson won by forfeit at 220 pounds.

Against Woodward, Adams and Carson were the only ones to score again. Adams pinned Tjaden Smeltzer in 3:01, while Carson (wrestling at 285) won by major decision 12-3 over Alex Evans.

The following are other results.

Bell (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 120: Holdon Heard (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 126: James Dorrian (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Peyton Nixon (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Tjaden Smeltzer (WOGR) (Fall 3:01) 145: Jackson Potter (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 152: Brayden Simons (WOGR) over Evahn Wallace (CDEC) (Fall 0:39) 160: Dustin Harney (WOGR) over (CDEC)

VS Bedford/Lenox 126: Chase England (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Dylan Stein (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Dalton Kitzman (BELE) (Dec 7-2) 145: Conner Fitzgerald (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 152: Trenton Beck (BELE) over Evahn Wallace (CDEC) (Fall 3:01) 160: Jordan Martin-England (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Izaak Dukes (BELE) over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (MD 12-1) 182: Jake Cox (BELE) over Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) (TF 16-0 4:23) 195: Xavier Adamson (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over (BELE) (For.) 285: Double Forfeit 106: Mizael Gomez (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.) 113: Double Forfeit 120: Colby Nelson (BELE) over (CDEC) (For.)

STATS vs. (Wayne) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Kyle Linhart Grant Boyd Nash Dykes Kevin Linhart

Vs. Davis County After the Card's first disappointing loss of the season the night before, the Cardinal's defense took charge against the Mustangs, holding them to 28 while the offense without their season lead scorer Trey Hullinger were able to record 39 points for the win. The Cards outscored the Mustangs, 8-2 after the first, adding another 10-2 in the second for the 18-4 half-time lead.

The Cardinals fell short in the third, 8-14 but answered back with a 13-10 fourth quarter split.

"We won a good game on the road. Our

defense was the key," stated Coach Boothe.

"Our keys executed our defensive game plan to a T. We held them to four points in the first half. They were able to score a little more in the second half but our defense was still solid."

"Grant and Tyke played really well.

Grant came in and gave us some energy.

We needed it after the loss the night before.

He hit a couple layups and a three. Tyke is just getting better. He is all over on defense.

He is also looking for his shot more. He is a great shooter and we will need him the rest of the season."

N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $304.80.

Pro Ag Investors, LLC to Brad Phelps - A parcel of land in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 25, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 238.8' N and 698.5' E of the SW corner of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 25, T 69, R 27, W of the 5th P.M.; thence N ... to POB. This parcel contains 1.5 acres, more or less. Transfer stamps $547.20.

Pro Ag Investors, LLC to Brad Phelps - A parcel of land in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 thence N ... to POB; This parcel contains 1.5 acres, more or less, including 0.21 acres in county road ROW as determined by evidence of occupation. No transfer stamps.

STATS vs. (DC) Tyke Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Kyle Linhart Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Grant Boyd

3Pt 1/4 0/0 1/3 0/1 0/5 0/3 0/0 1/1

the 220 pound weight class, Niebauer placed 2nd at 182 and Adams finished 3rd at 138.

After an opening round bye, Carson pinned Kaiden Hol of Pella in a mere 30 seconds. Then the matches got dicey for Carson as he would come up against two ranked wrestlers in the semis and finals. In the semis, he won by decision over Gabe Hadwiger of Iowa Falls-Alden 5-3.

In the finals, he met Joe Larimore of Gilbert and swept a 5-1 decision for the gold.

Like Carson, Niebauer received a first round bye. In the semifinals, he pinned Wyatt Wheeler of PCM in 3:35 before facing Wayne Johnston of Knoxville in the finals.

There he lost by major decision 11-3 for 2nd place.

Adams moved on to the semifinals after an opening round bye to face Peyton Ritzert of Pella. Adams lost by fall in 3:35 and had to battle back on the consolation side. He won a major decision victory from Jackson Berkley of Earham 10-2 and defeated Trevor Nickel of Pleasantville 8-2 for 3rd place.

Cody Morgan (132), Evahn Wallace (152), and Odin Rivera (170) also competed. Wallace won his first round match by tech fall over Jeffrey McDanel of PCM 15-0 in 4:39 and won his consolation round two match by pinning Leiland Brown of Iowa Falls-Alden in 55 seconds. With the excepVs Woodwardtion of two byes each, Granger Morgan and Rivera did 106: Alex Saxton not win a match.

(WOGR) over (CDEC) Two nights ear(For.) 113: Abraham lier, the Cardinals

school bus driver. Their children were Junior, Robin, Vicky, Angela, Jean (Weber) and David.

The family moved from Martensdale to Ray Overholter farm house northeast of Weldon on July 1, 1976.

They bought a house in Weldon from Charles Pearcy and moved November 1, 1978. Just one week later the house caught fire about 10:30 p.m. Bob was at work out of town and Jean had just gone to bed when the smoke detector sounded.

By the time she could get downstairs to summon help, flames started out of the dining room ceiling around the chimney. As she started back upstairs, the smoke was already filling the bedrooms and funneling down the stairs. She quickly awakened the children and herded them down the stairs. When their son Bobby opened the door, the living room burst into flames. The family narrowly escaped with their lives.

The Weldon Fire Department was able to save the main structure of the house, although the downstairs was almost completely burned out and the upstairs sustained a lot of smoke damage.

The family lost 90% of their furnishings and belongings.

The Bud Hook family furnished them with a house to live in, south of Weldon, and people in the community gave food, clothing, money and furniture.

Bob and Jean are both deceased.

Billy Murphy lives in Des Moines and is married with a family.

They came to Weldon Christian Church for visits, now and then. The other children, don't know

their where abouts.

LOCAL Our sympathy to Steve Potter of Murray for the loss of his wife.

Everyone is welcome to call Kathy at 641-445-5213 or 641414-2954 with any news or mail to 107 2nd Ave West, Weldon, Iowa, 50264.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 10) Linda S. Phillips to Larry S. Phillips and Linda S. Phillips. As Co-Trustees of The Larry and Linda Phillips Trust, u/a dated September 2, 2014 - W 53' of lots 16, 17 and 18, and the S 10' of the E 67' of lot 16, block 12, Original Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, with any easements and appurtenants servient estates, but subject to zoning and other ordinances, any covenants of record, and any easements of record for public utilities, roads and highways. No transfer stamps.

Deborah Iverson and Katharine Sweeney, Co-Trustees of the Deborah Iverson Revocable Trust U/A/D February 13, 2019 - NW 1/4 NW 1/4, also the N 15 acres of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 and the NE 1/4 NW 1/4, all in Section 9, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. AND also that part of the SE 1/4 of Section 4, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying W of Interstate. No transfer stamps.

Steven L. McClallen, Trustee of the Steven L. McClallen Revocable Trust under Declaration of Trust dated January 27, 2011 to Terrence J. Vetter - SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 19, T 69

(For.) 170: Jackson Potter (WOGR) over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (Fall 5:44) 182: Kolby Fogarty (WOGR) over Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) (Dec 10-6) 195: Bryce Hockenson (WOGR) over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Double Forfeit 285: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Alex Evans (WOGR) (MD 12-3) The Wrestlers travel to Mount Ayr this Friday and Saturday for the Ron Scott Duals.

Cardinal Boys Basketball (continued from page 5)

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FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 0/0 1 4 1 0 7/7 7 2 4 0 0/0 2 3 0 0 2/2 9 3 2 0 0/0 8 2 2 3 0/0 2 0 3 0 0/0 1 2 2 0 1/2 2 2 1 2 0/0 1 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 2

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 1/2 1 0 3 1 0/0 0 2 1 0 2/3 7 4 3 0 5/6 11 1 3 2 0/0 2 1 3 1 0/0 2 1 0 0 0/0 1 1 1 0 0/0 2 1 0 0

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

CD Construction Class Assists Building Of New Church

By Reece Hill Over the last few years, Central Decatur’s construction classes have taken on some pretty big projects under the instruction of Mr. Calieb Kistler. In the past, they have built multiple houses and assisted on a number of other projects.

So far this year, Central Decatur students have assisted on a couple of pretty big projects.

An ongoing project for the construction students is helping with the interior building of the new Living Hope Church in Leon. Earlier in the year, they also helped build the Veterans Memorial Gazebo at the Leon Cemetery, as shown in picture.

A couple of other projects they have taken on include doing some dry mudding in the press box and putting a skirt on a trailer house north of Decatur City for Glenn Oesch’s rental property.

"The construction course is actually a SWCC duel credit class," stated Chris Coffelt, CD Superintendent. "Students who complete the class receive OSHA safety certification and are then able to take 2nd year classes in Advanced Construction Trades at SWCC." If you have a project request for the class you can contact Mr. Kistler at 641-446-4816 or calieb. kistler@centraldecatur.org.

Senior Spotlights

Reece Allen Hill

Parents/Guardians: Bill and Okalena Hill Favorite Class: Culinary Classes Personal Theme Song: "Days Go By" by Keith Urban Most embarrassing moment: I sneezed while eating ramen noodles and a noodle shot out of my nose and hung there Biggest Pet Peeve: When people turn everything into an argument Future Plans: Attend Northwest Missouri State's school of Communication and Mass Media

Education After HS Is it Really Necessary?

By Maddy Leahy When I was younger, I thought I had my life all figured out. After my “I want to be a Disney Princess” phase, my views shifted towards being a lawyer. Two of my cousins are lawyers, and I love true crime and arguing, so it made sense, right?

After getting my diploma, I figured I’d be off to some big university, getting ready to bring in the big bucks. Of course, my plans shifted again, and again, and again until finally I’ve found what I’m passionate about. However, I still felt like there was a need for college.

First off, what is the difference between a college and a university? A university refers to a larger institution that offers undergraduate and graduate programs while college refers to community colleges, technical schools, and liberal arts colleges. Many students only think of the university side of things, because that is what people think of when they hear the word “college.” There are pros and cons to both college and university, but a major difference is the cost.

The average price of tuition for a 4 year uni-

versity in the US was $38,190 in the 2018-2019 school year. For a two year college, the average price was $6,379 for that same school year. These costs do not include books, housing, or other fees that may arise. Another huge thing about a community college is that it is easy to transfer to almost any university in the United States, but some exceptions do apply.

A two year trade school or college also helps get students jobs almost immediately out of college, due to the fact that the jobs they are getting trained for are typically high in demand. For example, my doctor mentioned to me being a nurse. I could go to a two year college, get my degree, and walkout the door with a lot of job offers, making an average of about $60,590.

So in conclusion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a 4 year university, and nothing wrong with a two year college, it’s all about personal preference and your career choices for the future. However, I encourage everyone to do research about their plans after high school, because there are plenty of ways to save money, and get your degree in less time.

Speech Class Reads to Elementary

By Reece Hill Every year, Ms. Emily Layton’s speech classes take a trip down to the elementary to read Christmas stories to the third grade classes. This year was no different, students split up among the three classrooms to share the stories they had chosen on December 17th and 20th. After all the high school students finished reading they

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left the rooms and the children voted on their favorite presenter, with the winners getting extra credit. Students were also scored based on their preparation and interaction with the audience.

Now, after the break, students have begun the debate unit.

Students will be doing both a formal debate and an informal debate. To start with, students selected the topic of "Can money buy you happiness."

Students have divided into two groups and begun researching the subject, compiling data and information to use in their arguments.

A topic for the formal debate has yet to be decided but some of the suggestions that are in play include whether religion should be allowed in schools and whether or not the Covid-19 vaccine should be mandated.

Ag Class Dog Show

By Reece Hill Central Decatur’s agriculture classes wasted no time in getting to work as they have a fun and new project they are excited to work on. The students in Ms. Sondag’s Ag exploratory class are putting together a ‘dog show’ for Mrs. Martin’s third grade class on January 12th.

The students must select a dog-breed registered by the American Kennel Club. From there, they will be making a life size cutout of their chosen breed and giving it a name and biography that covers some of the special characteristics of that breed.

Some of the things that students will be scored on is their creativity, thoughtfulness, representation of their breed, and their presentation skills.

Winners will be named for a number of groups such as herding, terrier, and sporting. There will also be an award for the student named Best in Show and an Honorable Mention.

Isaiah James Brunk

Parents/Guardians: Jennifer Reich and Joshua Brunk Favorite Class: Free Periods Personal Theme Song: “Way 2 sexy" by Drake Most embarrassing moment: Fracturing my elbow trying to jump over Reece Biggest Pet Peeve: Axe Body Spray Future Plans: Nodda

Jaden Eric William Toney

Parents/Guardians: Rick and Brenda Toney Favorite Class: Study Hall Personal Theme Song: “King of the World" by WAR*HALL Most embarrassing moment: The time I managed to fall in between my grandpa's house and porch.

Biggest Pet Peeve: Loud people Future Plans: Become a Zoologist

Upcoming Events Schedule for January 12th - 26th WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12TH National Western Stock Show THURSDAY JANUARY 13TH 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB vs MA 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB vs MA FRIDAY JANUARY 14TH 4:30 P.M. Var. WR @ Mount Ayr End of Semester SATURDAY JANUARY 15TH 10:00 A.M. Var. WR @ Mount Ayr TUESDAY JANUARY 18TH 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB @ Bedford 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB @ Bedford THURSDAY JANUARY 20TH 5:30 P.M. Var. WR @ Davis County FRIDAY JANUARY 21ST 3:00 P.M. Var. WR @ Southwest Valley 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB @ NV 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB @ NV SATURDAY JANUARY 22ND 10:00 A.M. Var. WR @ Southwest Valley TUESDAY JANUARY 25TH 6:00 P.M. Var. Girls BB vs SEW 7:30 P.M. Var. Boys BB vs SEW

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton Some weeks ago, Ryan Redman, Chet Redman’s nephew, suggested I write a column about Linger Longer, the beautiful brick home which was Chet’s residence for many years. I agreed it might make an interesting story. I personally have been curious about the house and its history for a long time, but until Chet’s passing, I never did anything but wonder. I really miss Chet; this writing will be done in his memory, and will hopefully answer questions that others may have had over the years.

First off, let’s clear up a bit of misinformation that has been floating around for years.

I have no idea how many times I’ve been told that the entire 2nd story of Linger Longer was a huge ballroom.

Many times! I’d like to formally dispel that rumor right here and now. When the recent tag sale was held at the residence, I opened a main-floor door that was unlocked, and with no sign saying “Keep Out”. Behind the door I found a stairs that led to the second floor. In just a few minutes of looking, I discovered there were two goodsized bedrooms, one a bit larger than the other, and another fairly large space at the top of the stairs that could have once been a sitting room, or maybe that’s all there was of the famed ballroom.

It turns out, the stairway I discovered behind a door off the dining room, is the only stairway between the two floors. This was the first time I’d ever been in Linger Longer, and I’ll have to admit I was disappointed in not finding a grand staircase in the entry hall. I guess that was not a priority when the home was designed and built.

One of the first things I did, when I decided I would write a column or two about the house, is to ask Bob Bixby for any help he could provide, from the archives of the Decatur County Historical Museum. When I asked him, I didn’t realize he’d just had some surgery, but he came through for me in just a couple of days. Thanks, Bob. Bob sent me some stories copied from local newspapers, The Leon Reporter and The Decatur County Journal, and one from The Lineville Tribune, all from the early 1900s.

As I glanced through what he had sent, a name in a story from the Journal jumped out

at me. “Miss MYRTLE BOYCE, who stays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowsher . . .”, it said. “Oh my goodness!”, I thought to myself. “I have a connection to Linger Longer!”

Myrtle Boyce was my Grandma Gatton’s sister. They graduated from Leon High School together, in 1915. Since I won’t be able to tell the tale any better than it was told in the May 7, 1914 edition of the paper, and since I’m sure their copyright has expired by now, I’ll just let you read the original story.

“Miss Myrtle Boyce, who stays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowsher and attends school, was painfully burned by an explosion of kerosene in the furnace at the Bowsher home, Thursday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bowsher were attending a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Hull and Miss Boyce was at home caring for their little son, Vogt.

The fire in the furnace was not furnishing sufficient heat so Miss Boyce went to the basement and threw some kerosene in upon the smoldering fire.

Gas generated through the combination of the smoldering fire and the oil, exploded when Miss Boyce attempted to light the fire with a match, and the flames leaping from the furnace door inflicted painful burns upon her hands and arms and one side of her face and neck. Mr. and Mrs. Bowsher hurried home upon being informed of the accident and Miss Boyce’s injuries were given proper attention at once. She is rapidly recovering from the effects of the burns and is now attending school as usual.”

Yes, Linger Longer was the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowsher, for about twelve years, before they auctioned their beautiful home and moved to Los Angeles.

I have not yet been able to ascertain Mrs. Bowsher’s first name, nor the reason for their moving to California.

The home was evidently completed in 1910, if one is to believe the date on the sign, just below its name and above the porch steps on the north side of the house. I never noticed until recent years, that the date on the plaque is Valentine’s Day. The romantic in me would like to believe that perhaps Mr. Bowsher presented the new home to his wife, on purpose on that most romantic of dates, February 14.

J. R. Bowsher was one of two children born to Robert Bowsher and his wife Mary Jane (Drake) Bowsher. J. R.’s sister (Kate) and her husband, Mr. C. M. Kohler once lived in Leon, then relocated to Butte, Montana during the time her brother and his family were living at Linger Longer. The elder Mr. Bowsher was born in Bowsherville, Ohio in 1834, reared on a farm near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, then later went to Carey, Ohio to live with his uncle, Anthony Bowsher, who was in the hotel business. At about age 18, he returned to Upper Sandusky, where he was engaged in the grocery business for several years and was married to Mary Jane on February 14, 1860 which, coincidentally, was exactly 50 years before the date on the plaque of the Linger Longer house.

The elder Mr. Browsher was quite an accomplished man. He and his wife moved to Princeton, Missouri in 1866 and, for the next 15 years he was in the hotel business, and was the first to establish an ice house and livery business. During that time he was also an appraiser, helping to chart the right-of-way for the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway, from Princeton, Missouri to Lineville, Iowa. He was a charter member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, also the County Coroner, and operated a farm north of Princeton.

After moving to Leon, in 1905 the father and son became partners in what would

become a successful and widely known implement and harness business, operating as Bowsher & Bowsher.

A photo of early Leon shows that name on the side of a building, that appears to be located just south of what was once the Hotel Leon.

I hope to write a Part 2 to this story, with more history of the family, and a thorough description of the house.

DCH Corner

Stress Testing Available at DCH

Did you know? If your health care provider suggests a cardiac stress test to assess your heart health, you don’t have to travel far from home to get results. At Decatur County Hospital, we provide stress testing in a caring and secure environment with an expert team.

Stress testing is a routine test that is done to help diagnose coronary artery disease, determine the cause of heart rhythm problems, guide cardiac treatment for new or chronic conditions, or to check your heart before surgery. The test provides your doctor with a look at how your heart works during physical activity, which can amplify problems with blood flow. Once these problems are diagnosed, you and your health care team can

work together to develop a customized plan to address them.

At Decatur County Hospital, our stress testing takes place in a monitored setting, with a team of experts at your side. Our team includes a nurse, a provider (doctor or ARNP), and a nuclear medicine technician as needed. This team ensures that your test is performed safely, and accurately. Once the results of your test are completed, the information is shared with your care team to develop a treatment plan, or further guide the next steps in your cardiac health journey.

A stress test can be an uncomfortable experience, but is a necessary tool to ensure your cardiac health is

Looks like we are in store for a little warm up from the frigid temperatures we have been having. When you have been used to single digit weather, the upper 40 degree is being forecasted for a few days, it' sure to feel like a heat wave. I don't think I'll break out the shorts quite yet, though. Ha! oOo Alex and Mary were home this past weekend for a couple of days. Many, many years ago Papa Bill set me on the pool table for my first introduction to

being addressed appropriately. The DCH stress test team will help ease your fears, and ensure you receive the best care possible from our compassionate employees. We have the specialists you need to provide the care you deserve.

If you receive a referral for a stress test, ask your provider to refer you to Decatur County Hospital so you can receive exceptional care, close to home. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and our available services, please visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa.

the game. From then on I was told I always wanted to play 'Poo Ball' with Papa Bill.

Well Sunday morning I heard a little commotion coming from the basement. As I approached the top of the basement stairs, there was Alex hauling up two full size pool cues that he found in the corner of the basement. Mind you he's 18 months and for to haul up these two sticks was quite impressive. I guess it's time for Alex to learn 'Poo Ball' for this grandpa. Funny how things seem to come full circle and continue on. oOo Get out and enjoy the warmer weather.

It will help everyone's moral. Until the next time...

So Long!

DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m.

1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m.

Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 5:30 Sunday Evening Service.

DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m.

GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass September - April on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and May - August on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: 19399 320th Ave on Hwy 2. Carol Hanthorn, Pastoral Leader - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Wednsday Bible Study 2:00 p.m.; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

HUMESTON CHRISTIAN-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Pastor Kristin Wolf 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening Bible study.

KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening service; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; Pastor Josh Hostetler LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Prayer Time. All services signed for the deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. PrePrayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Jerry McFerron, serving pastor - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship.

LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

LEON MENNONITE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 24817 State Highway 2, 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship.

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Carol Saxton, Pastoral Leader Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; First Sunday family dinner 12:15 p.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH: - Pastor Jeremy Quigley - Hwy. 2 West (by Plaza Furniture) - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship.

LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Pastor Daryl Tompkins, Vacancy Pastor Emeritus - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Samuel Danso - Mass 8:00 a.m.

Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Kristin Wolf - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Pastor Gary Lanning - Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Chris Reising - Mass - May - August on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and September - April on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

NEW SALEM BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available.

WELDON CHRISTIAN: Ministers Jim and Susan Lane, Jim Farlow, and Todd Carroll - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Todd Carroll, Pastoral Leader - Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF LEON 2021 EMPLOYEE WAGES

BRYANT J SCHILTZ

ERIC E RASMUSSEN

MARCUS R SPEAKMAN

KYLE SHEETZ

GREGGORY D CLARK

KYRA Y BOSWELL

JACOB B MILES

DENISE R ARNOLD

LORRIE A SCRIVNER

AMANDA M VARGAS

SHAUN M SCHAFF

JOHN W RIPPEY

JAMES D MILLS

VINCENT E GUTIERREZ

BRANDON A EASTIN

MAIZEE M LINDSEY

ERIC G HAMILTON

BRANDON R VECCHIO

LYNDSEY D DALE

BLANCA I ELLERTSON

JAXSON R CORNETT

JACK E SCRIVNER

JOHN R DUNSDON

MARY STONER

GEORGE P KEMMERER

SUE KELLY

JONATHAN J ERB

KEITH HINDS

DANIEL D MOFFETT

CODY Q COOPER

CARSON BETHARDS

AMELIA T CARCAMO

MATTHEW C COFFELT

QUENTIN T COFFELT

MAGGIE L FRANK

JACK B GREENWOOD

CARL J MILLER

ANNALISE N MINNICK

KOLE N MINNICK

ISABEL S STONE

MORGAN D THOMPSON

BROOKE A VECCHIO

JASON T WEIR

TOTAL EMPLOYEE WAGES

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

January 3, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met for the 2022 Organizational/ Regular session on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse.

Present: Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Absent: Ward Graham. Also present was

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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 December 27, 2021, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to appoint Dan Christensen as Chairman for the calendar year 2022. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to set Mondays 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. as the meeting day and time for the Board of Supervisors meetings for calendar year 2022.

Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve the following holidays for 2022. Motion carried.

2022 County Holidays (New Year’s Day observed 12/31/21) President’s Day Monday, February 21 Good Friday Friday, April 15 Memorial Day Monday, May 30 Independence Day (observed) Monday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 5 Veterans Day Friday, November 11 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24 Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 Christmas Eve – close at Noon (observed)

Friday, December 23 Christmas Day (observed) Monday, December 26 New Year’s Eve – close at Noon (observed)

Friday, December 30 New Year’s Day (observed) Monday, January 2, 2023 Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-1: Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability.

Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-1 WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that Decatur County shall not discriminate on the basis of disability; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following policy be adopted: POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY Decatur County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its jobs, programs or activities.

County Auditor Stephanie R. Daughton is hereby designated by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the rights provided therein are available from the county’s ADA Coordinator.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-1 this 3rd day of January, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-2: Policy on Non-Discrimination. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-2 BE IT RESOLVED by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that within the governmental unit of Decatur County, Iowa, no person

shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disabilities, be subject to discrimination under any job, program or activity.

Any grievance connected to the preceding statement shall be filed with the Decatur County Attorney.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-2 this 3rd day of January, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur COunty Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-3: Designation of Official County Newspaper. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-3 WHEREAS, it is the official duty of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to select and designate, each January, the newspaper in which the official proceedings and business of the county shall be published for the ensuing year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the undersigned, hereby select and designate The Leon Journal-Reporter and The Lamoni Chronicle as the official newspapers for Decatur County in 2022 and as per Code of Iowa Chapters 331, 349 and 618.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-3 this 3rd day of January 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur COunty Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-4: Authorization of County Engineer to Certify Completion of Farm To Market Projects and Federal or State Aid

Construction Projects. tion carried.

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DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-4 BE IT RESOLVED by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that Dillon Davenport, the County Engineer of Decatur County, Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized, and empowered on behalf of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, to execute the certification and completion of work and final acceptance thereof in accordance with plans and specifications in conjunction with all Farm-To-Market and federal or state aid construction projects in this county effective today and through fiscal year 2022-23, ending June 30, 2023.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-4 this 3rd day of January, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-5: Policy on Issuance of County Checks. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-5 BE IT RESOLVED by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that the County Auditor is hereby authorized to issue checks (payments) for the purposes set forth below when the Board is not in session.

1. Charges such as freight, postage and utilities upon filing duly verified bills for same with the county auditor.

2. Salaries and payroll where such compensation shall have been previously fixed by the Board of Supervisors, upon certification of the officer or department head under whom such compensation is earned.

3. Fuel for county vehicles and equipment.

4. Vehicles which have been budgeted for and the cost having been predetermined and agreed to by

OFFICE

the Board of Supervisors.

5. R e g i s t r a t i o n fees lodging for meetings/ schools.

All claims submitted for payment must first be approved by the officer or department head.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-5 this 3rd day of January, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-6: Number of Deputies, Clerks, Assistants and Other Personnel. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-6 WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to be in compliance with Code of Iowa §331.903, as it applies to the appointment of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel by elected county officials, and, WHEREAS, the number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel for each office shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors and the number approved by a resolution recorded in the minutes of the Board, and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that from time to time, adjustments are necessary in the number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel due to changes in the manner in which services are provided by the various county offices and for other unforeseen circumstances, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we the undersigned members of the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, hereby establish the following number of deputies, clerks, assistants and other personnel for the various county offices effective immediately for the rest of this fiscal year and that this resolution supersedes all similar resolutions.

NUMBER OF DEPUTIES/CLERKS/ ASSISTANTS/OTHER PERSONNEL

ATTORNEY 1 Full-time Secretary

(maximum of 40 hours per week) AUDITOR 2 Deputies RECORDER 1 Deputy SHERIFF 5 Full-time Deputies

11 Full-time Jailers/Communications Officers

1 Part-time Jailers/Communications Officer

1 Transport/Court Officer TREASURER 3 Deputies Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-6 this 3rd day of January, 2022.

AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2022-7: Construction Evaluation Resolution. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION # 2022-7 CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confinement feeding operation structure received by the board of supervisors between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the board’s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DECATUR COUNTY that

the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3).

Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors Date: January 3, 2022 ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton County Auditor Date: January 3, 2022 At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Bell/Christensen to award contract for BHS-SWAPC027(85)—FC-27 and BHSSWAP-C027(86)—FC-27, Bridge Rehabilitation on J20 over Long Creek and Grand River and to adopt Resolution regarding same. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2022-8 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, hereafter referred to as “the Board”, believes the Project Numbers BHS-SWAP-C027(85)-FC-27 and BHS-SWAPC027(86)--FC-27, hereafter referred to as “the project” is in the best interest of Decatur County, Iowa, and the residents thereof. The project is defined as Bridge Rehabilitation, on J20 over Long Creek and Grand River, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Board has sought appropriate professional guidance for the concept and planning for the project and followed the steps as required by the Code of Iowa for notifications, hearings, and bidding/ letting; and WHEREAS, The Board finds this resolution appropriate and necessary to protect, preserve, and improve the rights, privileges, property, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience of Decatur County and its citizens, all as provided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by Board to accept the bid from Cramer and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $542,515.70 and awards the associated contract(s) to the same; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. If any part of this resolution is adjudged invalid or unconsti-

tutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution or action of The Board as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

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

Dated at Decatur County, Iowa, this 3rd day of January, 2022.

Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa Dan Christensen Chairman Decatur County Board of Supervisors Robert Bell Member Decatur County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Bell/Christensen to approve/recognize the following appointments.

Motion carried.

ADA Coordinator of Americans with Disabilities Act – Stephanie Daughton County Assessor – Justin Cornett Board of Health – Dr. Nathan Allen and Bob Bell Board of Review – Mike Frost Chariton Valley Transportation Planning Affiliation Policy Board – Dan Christensen Conservation Board – Phil Metcalf County Rural Offices of Social Services Board – Ward Graham; Alternate: Bob Bell DECAT Governance Board – Ward Graham, Alternate: Dan Christensen Decatur County Development Corporation – Bob Bell Emergency Management Commission – Dan Christensen Eminent Domain Compensation Commission (Agricultural Property) – Larry Opfer Raymond Van Laar Charles Ericson Davey Redman Ruby Smith Brian Kessel Royce Dively David Mendenhall Ronnie Binning Tom Stone Diane Cornett Merlin Bell Eminent Domain Compensation Commission (City Property) – Vickie Reed Jerry Quayle Loring Miller Charlie Coffey Steve Golly Craig Hosie Craig Stogdill Eminent Domain Compensation Commission (Real Estate Brokers/ Salespersons) – Jim Johnston Dave Morgan Sherri Adams Patricia Vanderflute Tabor Nowlin Wendy Lester Gary Garrels Kevin Frost Eminent Domain Compensation Commission

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(Knowledge of Property Values) – Merrill Hamilton Michael Ranney Kyle Sheetz Bill Applegate Kevin Lloyd Shane Akers Bill Salsman Fifth Judicial District Representative – Bob Bell, Alternate: Ward Graham Heartland Insurance Board – Dan Christensen; Alternate: Ward Graham Leon Meal Site Committee – Bob Bell; Alternate: Ward Graham Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Board – Dan Christensen Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP) – Dan Christensen South Central Iowa Community Action Program (SCICAP) Governing Board – Bob Bell Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) Projects Board – Dan Christensen, Alternate: Ward Graham Southern Iowa Development & Conservation Authority (SIDCA) – Dan Christensen Southern Iowa Response Group (SIRG) – Ward Graham Southern Iowa Rural Housing Authority (SIRHA) – Kevin Frost Southern Iowa Trolley – Dan Christensen, Alternate: Ward Graham Wayne/Ringgold/Decatur Co Solid Waste Management Commission – Bob Bell Motion Bell/Christensen to table the appointments of Medical Examiner and Weed Commissioner due to lack of an appointee for either.

Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to set the mileage rate for January through June 2022 at 50 cents per mile. Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Agriland Fs Inc. Fuel $21,911.84 Agrivision Equipment Group Parts 695.93 Agrivision Equipment Group Diamond Mulcher Head 29,282.00 AK Garage Tire Repair 17.00 Alliant Energy Utilities 32.26 American State Bank Bldg Pymt 671.62 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc Bridge Rtgs/ Inspns 15,024.60 Cardmember Service Supplies 1,246.92 Carquest Parts 270.81 Centurylink Telephone 55.00 Centurylink Telephone 55.09 Centurylink Telephone 49.65 City Of Ottumwa Hazmat Qtr 3 821.10 Comm’y Hlth Ctr Of S’ern Ia Pre Emp Dot Phys 436.00 Contractor Solutions Pump Rental 384.00 Decatur Co Develpmt Corp Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 4,680.75 Decatur Co Develpmt Corp Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 2,500.00 Decatur Co Histor Soc’y Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 821.75 Electronic Engineering Equpmt Install 2,958.13 Garden Grove Public Library Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 385.00 Gilbert True Value Home Center Fuel Nozzle And Hose 184.99 Government Forms & Supplies License Plate

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CITY OF LEON

ANIMAL LICENSE DUE Animal license renewal for your dog or cat began January 1st and continues through February 28th.

Please come to Leon City Hall to obtain a 2022 license. Bring in the veterinarian’s form showing rabies vaccination and spayed or neutered, if applicable.

The licensing fee is $10 if animal is not spayed/ neutered and $5 if they are.

A penalty of $5.00 will be added to each license fee after the February 28th deadline.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (continued from page 9) Envs 190.67 GRM Networks Phone/Internet/ Fax 1,537.46 GRM Networks Telephone 151.09 Hlt Auto & Tire Pickup Repairs 346.48 Housby Mack Inc. Truck Parts 846.61 IA Div Of Labor Svcs Boiler Inspection 40.00 Ideal Ready Mix Co. Concrete 12,141.75 Independent Salt Co. Ice Control Salt 4,853.26 Iowa Dept Of Public Health Office Supplies 71.23 Iowa Emergency Mgmt Assn 2022 Dues 150.00 Iowa Prison Industries Signs 3,079.03 Lamoni Public Library Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 1,733.00 Lawson Products Inc. Supplies 542.70 Leon Hardware & Appliances Chains 51.94 Leon Journal-Reporter BOS Proc/ Pub Hrg Ntcs 751.05 Leon Journal-Reporter Ads 125.00 Leon Public Library Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 1,733.00 Mail Services Llc Jan Reg’n Reminders 298.60 Metal Culverts Inc. Culverts 42,119.40 Midwest Wheel Companies Hydr Hose/ Fittings 1,787.86 Norris Quarries Sand/Rock 14,860.74 Northland Products Co Anti Freeze 383.05 Nw Mo Concrete Pumping Concrete Pumping 977.50 Powerplan Repair Parts 607.93 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 51.87 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 17.99 Smith Feeder Supply Inc. Welding Gases 134.00 Solutions, Inc Equipmt/ Install 3,874.00 SolutIons, Inc Equipmt/Sftwr 1,099.96 S’ern Ia Towing & Recovery Tires 672.28 S’ern Ia Towing & Recovery Tire Repair 18.00 S’ern Ia Towing & Recovery Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 1,250.00 Stamp Fulfillment Services Envelopes 2,424.80 Subsurface, Inc. Pipe Liner 55,000.00 Truck Center Companies Truck Parts 407.54 U.S. Cellular Telephone 668.58 U.S. Cellular Hot Spot/ Tablet Svc 289.42 U.S. Cellular Telephone 68.24 W.R.D. Landfill Fy22 Qtr 3 Contrib 7,222.50 Watson Auto Parts Parts 1,282.88 Ziegler Inc. Equipment Repairs 5,753.99 Total $252,099.84 The following claims approved by the conservation board were paid: GRM Networks Telephone 109.68 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Trailside/ Kobville Mowing 150.00 Sinclair Architects L.C. Lrng Ctr Plng 1,470.00 S.I.R.W.A Water 69.00 U.S. Cellular Telephone 221.04 Total $2,019.72 The following claims were paid by the WRD Landfill, Decatur County, fiscal agent: Access Systems Printer Contract 82.41 Alliant Energy Electric 429.81 Collier, Doug Cell Phone 20.00 Decatur Co Land Imprvmt HaulIng Leachate 3,901.60 Employee Benefits Systems E’ee Health Insur 2,726.79 GRM Networks Phone 140.91 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 70.00 Imwca Work Comp Premium 636.00 S.I.R.W.A Water 34.50 Tysdal, Randy Cell Phone 20.00 US Bank Fuel/Ofc Supp 117.89 Total $8,179.91 SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t50 Jan. 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005140 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH D. KYNER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KENNETH D. KYNER, Deceased, who died on or about September 13, 2021: You are hereby notified that on November 23, 2021, the last will and testament of KENNETH D. KYNER, deceased, bearing date of July 21, 2016, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Donna L. Morgan was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated November 22, 2021.

Donna L. Morgan Executor of Estate 303 N. Lafayette Corydon, IA 50060 Verle W. Norris, ICIS# 12631 Attorney for Executor Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: January 19, 2022.

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

01/01/22 SO responded to an intrusion alarm at 512 E Main St in Garden Grove.

ISP responded to a county truck that had been rear-ended on R15 near Grand River.

SO/Leon PD responded to a vehicle on NE 7th St in Leon that had hit a house.

Lamoni PD responded to an issue regarding a service animal at the Roadway Inn in Lamoni.

01/02/22 Leon PD responded to an alarm at CHCSI due to a water main break in Leon.

SO responded to a family disturbance on 170th St near Leon.

Lamoni PD/LMU responded to an electrical pole being hit by a vehicle near the soccer fields in Lamoni.

01/03/22 SO booked and arrested Kelsey Williams, Topeka, Kansas on a probation violation warrant.

SO responded to a mailbox complaint in Grand River.

01/04/22 SO responded to a family disturbance on West Main St in Davis City.

Leon PD responded to an alarm at CHCSI in Leon.

SO responded to a semi in the middle of Pleasanton Rd for

traffic control south of Leon.

Leon PD responded to a mail scam on NW White St in Leon.

SO responded to a criminal mischief complaint in Van Wert.

SO responded to a stalled vehicle near SE 5th St in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a family dispute on E 1st St in Leon.

01/05/22 Leon PD responded to an alarm at Casey’s in Leon.

SO responded to a family issue in Garden Grove.

SO/Lamoni PD responded to a stalled vehicle on I35 near the 4mm.

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

SO responded to a family issue in Garden Grove.

01/06/22 LFD/Leon PD responded to a carbon monoxide call alarm on NW White St in Leon.

Lamoni PD/Leon PD/ISP/Lamoni rescue/ Lamoni EMS/DCH/ Leon Fire responded to a semi rollover near the 9mm on I35.

SO arrested/ booked Tyler Jonsson, Davis City, IA to serve time for a probation violation.

Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint on I35 forwarded from Missouri State Patrol.

SO responded to a car vs. deer accident on I35 near the 2 mm.

MAGISTRATE

Michael Atkinson, Leon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50.

Joshua Boswell, Pleasant Hill, MO, pursuing, kill trap, buy, sell (deer and turkey).

Total $5,983.09.

Chet Clark, Seymour, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $102.00.

Alexsis Dornauer, Kellerton, IA, no valid driver's license. Total $698.81.

Airel Mercedes Giroux, Eugene, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Derek Edward Griggs, Peculiar, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $233.25.

Olivia Evans, Atlanta, GA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Kendra Dawn Jensen, Weldon, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Nicholas Dean Brushaber, Grimes, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Jimmie E. Skinner, Corydon, IA, shooting firearm over water, highway or railroad.

Total $89.50.

Jimmie E. Skinner, Corydon, IA, trespass first offense.

Total $354.00.

Preston Blake Harris, Clarinda, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

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.

Michael D. Potts to Mike and Debbie Potts, LLC - All that part of SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 lying S

of abandoned Highway No. 3; S 25 acres of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4; All that part of the S ½ SE 1/4 lying N of Old Public Highway; and the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 20, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M.; and all that part of NW 1/4 NE 1/4 lying N of Highway No. 2 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; That part of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., lying W of the center of Weldon River and N of a ditch, more particularly described as: Beginning at a 5/8" iron pin on the NW corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 29, thence S ... to the POB, containing approx. 19.1 acres subject to any easements of record; N 3/4 W ½ SW 1/4 lying N of Highway 2 and W of County Road in Section 21, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 20; SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4, Section 21; W ½ NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 28; that part of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28 lying N and W of the creek in said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, more particularly described as: Beginning at a stone on the W 1/4 corner of said Section 28, thence N ... to the POB; all in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; NW 1/4 SW 1/4; SE 1/4 NW 1/4; E ½ SW 1/4; N 15 acres of NW 1/4 SE 1/4; and the S ½ NE 1/4; all in Section 20; That part of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 29 lying N of US Highway No. 2; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Nancy Daughton to City of Leon, Iowa - Beginning at the NW corner of lot 2, block 3, Heaston's Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, and running to a point midway between said NW corner of lot 2 and the NE corner of lot 3, block 3, Heaston's Addition to Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence S to a point exactly midway between the SW corner of said lot 2, block 3, Heaston's addition and said lot 3, block 3, Heaston's addition, thence E to the SW corner of lot 2, block 3, Heaston's addition to Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N to point POB; Lots 1 and 2, block 3, Heaston's Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

No transfer stamps.

Henry D. Gruver and Heather R. Gruver to Pride Leon I, LLC - E 265.3' of the S 700' of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, subject to easements, restrictions, and covenants of record.

No transfer stamps.

CHG Properties, LLC to Pride Leon, I, LLC - E 265.3' of the S 700' of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, subject to easements, restrictions, and covenants of record. Transfer stamps $1,143.20.

Brian Harrah and Tammy Harrah to Jason Ice - Lot 1, block 11, Lefflers Addition, Leon, Iowa. Transfer stamps $55.20.

Brandi Rae Oesch and Glenn J. Oesch to Mary L. Frisbie and William R. Frisbie Parcel "A" located in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 10, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed August 31, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-1387, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8" rebar at the center of said Section 10; thence S ... to the POB; Containing 10 acres; Subject to an easement for a public highway recorded in Book 276 at Page 4 in the records of the Decatur County

Constitution Alive to begin at the Lamoni Community Center starting Monday January 17th at 6:30 PM

Constitution Alive, a Citizens Guide to the Constitution is an eleven-session DVD course on the original intent of the US Constitution. The presenters of the series are best-selling conservative author, historian, and speaker David Barton and Rick Green, an attorney and former Texas legislator.

The series presentation is free. If you plan to attend, please contact Len Edwards at 641-7847509 David and Rick go through the Constitution article by article including the Bill of Rights in a fun, engagingly energetic, even exciting way.

Based upon original documents, they discuss our founders’ intentions for such things as freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, executive orders, recess appointments, the Electoral College, the powers of Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, plus much more including the two methods to amend the Constitution.

We The People Tea Party of Southern Iowa cordially invite you to attend, learn with us, and enjoy David Barton and Rick Greens’ delightful presentation about our foundational document.

“I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. This is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power.” –Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, September 28, 1820.

"If it be asked, What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? The answer would be, An inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws -- the first growing out of the last. ... A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government."

–Alexander Hamilton, Essay in the American Daily Advertiser, 1794.

Recorder.

Transfer stamps $39.20.

Rodney L. Zimmerman to Billie P. Stalder and Zelda A. Stalder - Lot 2, block 2, Geo T. Young's Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $44.00.

Janet Pierson, Decatur County Treasurer, Tax Sale Deed, and Person In Possession, Vicky Dearing, Trae Reed, State of Iowa c/o Atty General, City of Davis City c/o City Clerk, and Robert Dale Reed to Adair Holdings, LLC - E 100' of lots 22, 23 and 24 of Peasley's Addition to the City of Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa.

No transfer stamps.

Legacy Farms Iowa, LLC to James Reber and Jill Reber - All N ½ NE 1/4 lying N of road EXCEPT Commencing where ROW line of road intersects W line of NE 1/4 NE 1/4, thence N ... to beginning, in Section 24, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $111.20.

Dustin Buckingham and Denise Buckingham to William Amsberry and Cassie Amsberry - Commencing 55' N of the SE corner lot 1 Young's Subdivision to Leon, Iowa, W 249', S 60', E 124', N 25', E 125'. No transfer stamps.

Kevin L. Buckingham and Linda S. Buckingham to William Amsberry and Cassie Amsberry - Commencing 55' N of the SE corner lot 1 Young's Subdivision of the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB; AND Commencing 201' S of the NE corner of lot 1, Young's Subdivision, Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, running thence S ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

IAT 50, LLC to Pine Ridge Apartments, LLC - Parcel "M" in a portion of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, (previously described as the N 56.5' of the S 356.6' of the E 920' of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and the S 300' of the W 360' of the E 920' of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 less the S 80' for road) and after a survey completed on September 28, 2016, filed October 6, 2016 in Book 2016, Page 1196, is more particularly described as: Commencing at a cotton gin spike on the SE corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section 6, thence S ... to the POB, containing 2.41 acres. Transfer stamps $195.20.

Carroll D. Woodard

and Darlene F. Woodard to Brenda L. Stark, Donita J. Norris and Cherrye L. Karp - All of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying W of Grand River, except Commencing 1,342' E of the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of said Section 18, thence S ... to beginning; AND N 80 acres of the fractional NW 1/4 of Section 18, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND Beginning at the NW corner of the SW 1/4 of Section 18, T 69 N, R 26, running thence E ... to beginning, situated in the County of Decatur and State of Iowa; AND S 93.49 acres of the NW 1/4 of Section 18; E 35 acres of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4; E 17.5 acres of the N ½ SE 1/4 SW 1/4; All that part of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 lying W of Grand River in Section 18; W ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 8, All in T 69, R 26, W 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Roy W. Johnson, as surviving joint tenant of Rose M. Johnson, deceased, to Lamoni Development Corporation - All of the S ½ of the abandoned RR ROW lying adjacent to the real estate described as: E 109' of lot 1, block 1, W Lamoni Addition, City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, but subject to a perpetual easement to the City of Lamoni, Iowa, for a recreational trail lying along the main track centerline of said RR ROW. No transfer stamps.

The Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church to William A. DeVore - Lot 3 and 4, block 7, Irving's 2nd Addition to the Town of Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $0.80.

Erika Leigh Shields to Ryan D. Welch - Lot 2 of Battle Ridge, an Addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa, as recorded in Book 2006, Page 0067, in Plat Book D, Page 121, and Plat Book D-158, Office of Recorder, Decatur County, Iowa, reserving unto the Grantors and their successors in interest, an easement in gross, 20' wide, for a sewer lateral running from lot 1 in a SW direction to sewer main on W edge of Battle Ridge Addition over the NW corner of lot 2. No transfer stamps.

Larry S. Phillips and

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All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

Cards of Thanks: A charge of $5.00 is made on all cards of thanks of not over 50 words, including signatures. Cards of Thanks over 50 words will be charged at the rate of 10 cents a word over 50 words.

Obituaries - A charge of $27.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

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

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

Not responsible for photographs, clippings or other items left for publication.

FOR RENT FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Sharon Boord, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday.

tf42c FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Containers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'.

Behind Hy-Vee in Leon.

Call Cayle Buckingham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave message.

35tfc

FOR SALE

Tucker Waugh

AK GARAGE 303 NW Church St. - Leon

Full Service Mechanic and Tire Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

641-446-6628

owner

129 Elk Chapel Rd, Lamoni, IA 50140

akgarage6628@gmail.com Alan and Katie Jensen, owners

tucker.waugh12@gmail.com

641-344-4839

Leon Hardware & Appliances Plumbing Hardware Appliances Mattresses

18189 Hwy 69 • Leon, Iowa • 641-446-4198 DeltaMetals.co/

300 West 1st Street Leon, IA 50144 Phone - 641-446-4123 www.leonhardwarehank.com

MONUMENTS Eighmy Monument Co. Malcolm Eighmy, owner Hwys. 2 & 169 - Mt. Ayr, IA 1-800-305-3110

● Minor Mechanical Repairs ●Restoration ●Auto Collision Repair ●Sand Blasting ●Aftermarket Accessories & Installation ●Tractor Repair

ROOFING

• Flat Roofs • Commercial and Residential

19563 Hwy 69 North, Leon, IA

We have quality and experience.

Tracy Eivins LTsautobody.IA@gmail.com Lyal Whirrett

641-446-4822

COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

www.gilberthomecomfort.com

Plumbing

Electrical

Heating & Cooling

Spray Foam

STATEWIDE Jody Wilson

Entertainment and Events GUN SHOW: January 14-16, 2022 Mid America Center Council Bluffs, IA Fri 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. $7 (under 14 FREE) . Large selection of GUNS and AMMO for sale! More info: 563-608-4401 www. marvkrauspromotions. net

NOTICE

in partnership with Eric Dale Specializing in: GeoThermal, Boiler, Heating/Cooling

**WINTER ON HEATING UNIT** CALLMAINTENANCE TO SIGN UP FOR ONE OF $ $ OUR PLANS! 69 MAINTENANCE in town 79 outside area

641-572-0990 | jody@leonphc.com 641-572-0990 for emergency repairs │jody@leonphc.com

Serving South Central ServingIowa South Central Iowa 7 Years of technical service experience.

** HELP WANTED **

The Leon Journal-Reporter 60 cents per copy

Full Time positions available

FULL COLOR COPYING

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 dis-crimination. We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”

WAUGH CONSTRUCTION

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WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c

Quality Inn NOW HIRING Full time/Part time

● Front desk 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm ● Housekeeper 8am-3pm ● Breakfast attendant ● Night auditor 11pm- 7am ● Laundry person

●CNA ●LPN ●RN Benefits include: Flexible scheduling, referral bonus, generous call in pay bonus and vacation benefits are available to full and part time employees. Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance benefits after 60 days. We also offer a caring and friendly work environment!

Interested parties should stop by and fill out an application or send resume to:

Westview Acres Care Center 203 SW Lorraine Street Leon, Iowa 50144 Phone: 641-446-4165

PER MAR SECURITY IS

NOW HIRING

FULL AND PART-TIME OFFICERS 1st Shift - Starting at $13/hr 2nd Shift - Starting at $14/hr 3rd Shift - Starting at $15/hr

Why Work For Us? • Competitive Compensation • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Great full-time and part-time shifts available!

• Life insurance • Medical, dental, and vision coverage!

• 401K • Free uniforms!

• We put you through all of the necessary training!

If interested, apply online at www.permarsecurity.com or contact the Recruiter at aessy@permarsecurity.com or by phone at 515-689-0326.

*Per Mar Security is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities*

SIMULCAST AUCTION

235.6± Acres • Clarke County, Iowa L-2200127

Please apply in person at 710 Warren Ave, Osceola, IA 50213 Please do not call at hotel.

Midwest Wholesale Outlet

Closeouts, Returns, Surplus

50%

Your off Everything Store TRUE VALUE STORES 19563 Hwy 69 N, Leon, IA 1012 Jeffreys Dr. Osceola, IA

Live Event: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM Murray Community Center 416 Maple Street • Murray, Iowa ONLINE SIMULCAST BIDDING: Bidding starts Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 8:00 AM, with bidding concluding at the end of the live event.

To Register and Bid on this Auction, go to: www.FNCBid.com

-- High percentage of Income producing acres --- Recreational opportunities --- Heavily-wooded timber draws & ponds --For more information on property details, please contact:

Rod Good, Agent • Cumming, Iowa Phone: (515) 250-1119

RGood@FarmersNational.com • www.FarmersNational.com/RodneyGood

Ben Price, AFM/Agent • Waukee, Iowa Phone: (515) 987-3443

BPrice@FarmersNational.com • www.FarmersNational.com/BenPrice

www.FarmersNational.com

Real Estate Sales • Auctions • Farm and Ranch Management • Consultation Appraisals and Valuations • Insurance • Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Management Forest Resource Management • National Hunting Leases • FNC Ag Stock

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 on Mr. and Mrs. Steve Humeston spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Akes.

Reeves Stephens of George Stephens.

TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4) enjoying the event were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. Al Redman and children, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Watson and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Eddy and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mallatt, Ethel Bunch, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett Mallatt, Max Mallatt, Anna Mary Whiteley, Kyle Mallatt Jr., Mrs. Gearald Johnson and Steve, and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson.

Trial jurors for term of District Court were Jeannette B. Alexander, Emily Arkle, Dan Baker, Murl Ballantyne, Harry Blair, Francis Bozarth, David C. Brammer, Marie Bulkeley, J.L. Butcher, Rowena Carter, Emmett Craig, Rollie Craig, Bert Creveling, Mattie Culver, Dwight Fessler, Oral Frost, Walter Frost, Stella Hamilton, F.E. Horney, C.L. Ingram, Charles Johnson, Raymond McMorris, Vernon Moss, Cecil Parson, Harold Piercy, Roy Rohde, Granville Ryan, Eula Sears, Fern Silver, E.W. Tellier, Kenneth White, Mrs. Kenneth Willis.

100 YEARS AGO (January 13, 1922) Put in New Optical Apparatus – C. R. Barnum, the jeweler and optician, received a new ophthalmometer which was installed in his optical department.

Killed on R.R. Crossing – Leon friends of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Johnson, who formerly operated the Hotel Leon Café, were shocked when word came that both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and their baby were killed when the auto they were driving was struck by

a flat car which had shot down the track at Norton, Kan. while an engine was switching in the yards.

Clerk of Courts Ira B. Officer – Auditor G.A. Meek and County Recorder Gertrude Keown drew both the grand jurors and the trial jurors term of court. The list follow: GRAND JURY; Charley Waters, J. F. Williams, Elba Shewmaker, John Hawkins, William Frost, H.C. White, M. Griffin, W.H. Young, M.E. Boartman, G.B. Frazier, L.D. Garber and J.M. Jones. TRIAL JURORS; C.M. Mart, Pat Griffin, Laura Aten, Ed Graham, W.D. Lionberger, C.R. Walker, J.R. Dale, James Hopkins, E.B. Hawley, James Euritt, A.T. Bemis, W.D. Gaulter, Pearl Moran, John B. Blair, Morris Lillard, Marlow Adair, Ira Chamberlain, H.J. Paeper, T.H. Duncan, B.R. Bennett, F.S. Grove, J.F. Howell, Bird McKee and Mrs. Willa Hurst.

Marriage Licenses – Olen Eastin and Cora M. Smith; Elza C. Rew and Clisty L. May; Otis LaFollette and Bernice M. Elmore; James M. Osborne and Sylva Claycomb; Joseph E. Outhouse and Zatha D. McFarland.

Mr. and Mrs. Levi Luce and Miles Luce spent the day with the boys' mother, Lillie Luce and Ethel.

Vera Beasley visited her sister, Mrs. Luther Baker.

Clarence Spray, Maggie Stemm, Merle, Jessie and Dewey Hatfield, Lula Johnston and Delia and Harley Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs. Nile Grimm spent the evening with Earl, Ardeth and Blanche Grimm.

W i l Held l iOver a m Buckingham and wife and Julia Mullins called

SCIT Theatre Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

January 14, 15 and 16.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Rated PG-13 2 hr. 28 mins.

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Coming Soon: January 21: Sing 2 January 28: American Underdog

5 Tips for Sticking to a Schedule in the New Year (StatePoint) Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits.

Resolve to adhere to a daily routine with the following tips and tricks: • Write it down: The act of writing things down can help reinforce priorities. Keep a list of short- and longterm goals, events and meetings. Be sure to check items off your list as you complete them.

Doing so can help you stay motivated.

• Get a good watch: Keep yourself accountable with a good watch.

The line-up of Edifice watches by Casio are not only stylish, they contain must-have productivity features, such as multiple alarms, as well as countdown timers displaying the remaining time until

(continued from page 1) someone with COVID19.

IF YOU DEVELOP SYMPTOMS: Isolate immediately and get tested; Continue to stay home until you know the results; Wear a wellfitted mask around others; Take precautions until day 10; Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public.

If you were exposed to COVID-19 and ARE up-to-date with vaccination OR had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days (you tested positive using a viral test): N O QUARANTINE; You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms; Even if you don't develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19; Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

IF YOU DEVELOP SYMPTOMS: Isolate immediately and get tested; Continue to stay home until you know the results; Wear a wellfitted mask around others; Take precautions until day 10; Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public.

IF YOU TESTED POSITIVE for COVID19 or have symptoms,

Check out Our Daily Specials (Visit FB for details) SATURDAY MORNING SPECIAL ** FOR SALE **

STEAK & EGGS

w/ hashbrowns & toast

Home Raised Beef Hamburger, Ribeye Steaks and Fillets

304 SE Vine

Every Saturday Served until 10:30 a.m.

Decatur

Leon Community Meal Menu

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

Wed., Jan. 12 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli and Brussels sprouts delight Thurs., Jan. 13 Creamy chicken breast, baby bakers, German blend vegetables Fri., Jan. 14 - Sack lunch with turkey and cheese on wheat, potato chips, garden salad Mon., Jan. 17 Artichoke chicken, rice pilaf, carrots Tues., Jan. 18 Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, pacific blend vegetables Wed., Jan. 19 Glazed pork loin, baked potato bar, Mediterranean vegetables

Delta COVID Variant Dominant in County; No Omicron Reported

ALL TICKETS $5 Evening SPECIAL All concessions $2 each.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

No credit cards accepted on site.

the alarm beeps. They also connect with your smartphone and offer cool, sync-up features that help you keep your essentials organized, such as “phone finder.”

If you prefer a sportier timepiece, Pro Trek watches offer similar alarm features, along with step counters and sensor technology like altimeters, compasses and more, all of which are great for hikes, fishing expeditions and other outdoor activities.

• Keep it consistent: Keep both bedtime and the time you awake consistent dayto-day. Doing so can mean better quality slumber so you will be more alert, energized and ready to tackle tasks. Consistent meal times can also be beneficial, helping you maintain your energy throughout the day, manage metabolism

and avoid hunger.

• Don’t overdo it: It can be tempting to try to schedule more tasks and to-dos into your day than is actually realistic. Doing so however can leave you feeling constantly stressed, and always in catchup mode. Be sure your schedule offers you sufficient time to actually complete tasks and travel between appointments.

• Practice selfcare: Downtime is essential. Whatever selfcare looks like to you, be sure to build it into your schedule, whether that means relaxing with a good book, getting together with friends or working out.

Make 2022 the year you finally create and maintain a well-balanced schedule. With wearable tech and smart habits, you’ll be more inclined to stick with the program.

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regardless of vaccination status: Stay home for 5 days and isolate from others in your home; Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home; End isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and your symptoms are improving.

Ending isolation if you did NOT have symptoms: End isolation after at least 5 full days after your positive test. If you were severely ill with COVID19, you should isolate for at least 10 days.

Consult your doctor before ending isolation.

Take precautions until day 10 and wear a wellfitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public.

A full report can be found on the CDC website https://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation "The CDC also announced anyone can get a COVID booster vaccine of Moderna or Pfizer after 5 months of completing the initial 2 dose series," added Rash. "We will continue to have Walk in Wednesdays at our office through the Winter.

You can also receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Leon or Lamoni Hy-Vee Pharmacy.

L.T.’s Auto Body & Repair

1 Year Anniversary

Saturday, January 22 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy Chili, Crackers, Dessert & Drink We appreciate all the business we have received and look forward to visiting with our customers.

506 NW Vine St Decatur

641-446-3200