Ljr january 24 2018 issue

THE NEWSPAPER THAT SERVES ALL DECATUR COUNTY

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

P.O. Box 580, 110 N. Main, Leon, IA 50144

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Later Gator Consignment Boutique Now Open Later Gator, located at 202 N Main Street in Leon, is a children’s consignment boutique, owned and operated by Cayle Buckingham, since the end of 2017.

Cayle, and her husband Jason, were both born and raised in the Leon area, and have chosen to raise their three children—Blaine, Waylon, and Lily in their hometown. They are a farm family that enjoys all of the conveniences of small-town life. Jason and Cayle both appreciate the fact that “most people know you, and you know most people.”

Cayle had entertained this idea of a children’s consignment shop about 5 years ago. After recognizing this need for herself (having 3 kids of their own) and others to be able to buy and sell children’s clothing and misc., she decided she was in a good position to take this adventure. Owning a storefront building on Main Street, previously Buck Naked Sporting Goods, and not wanting another empty building on Main Street, this was the perfect time to take action on her idea of a children’s consignment shop.

Cayle said she encourages anyone to stop by her shop to either buy or sale items. Most of the items are consignment and some are new, even with the original tags. Cayle wants her customers to know Later Gator consignment items are “A market that has the best of the best, not stained or torn.”

The items that can be found are quality, in-season, in-style, gently used newborn to juniors clothes, baby items/ accessories, and limited toys.

“My merchandise changes weekly and sometimes daily,” commented Cayle.

Later Gator is open Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon. You can find her on Facebook @latergatorccb or reach her on the phone at 641-446-8133. Cayle encourages anyone to contact her if you are wanting to buy or sell consignment items.

Ask about her consignment base for details.

Cayle also accepts donations if you are interested, with 50% of the proceeds going directly back to the community organizations.

VOLUME 88 - NUMBER 52

Laborshed Study Results to be Presented

Boothe Recognized for Eclipsing 1,000 Career Points Carter Boothe needed 3 more points to earn his 1000th point. In the first quarter against the Pleasantville Trojans last Tuesday, January 16, he eclipsed this goal on a shot he’s famous for. Boothe did not disappoint nailing his first shot from behind the arc, and later recording a perfect 4 for 4 from this spot for the night. Against Pleasantville, Boothe, as the leading scorer recorded 23 points while leading the team with 5 assists.

When Boothe achieved his 1000th point from his sweet spot from behind the arc, the crowd stood up to cheer. Before the game on Friday against East Union, the Central Decatur Cardinals boy’s basketball team presented Boothe with a basketball signed by each teammate for scoring his 1,000th career point.

This milestone has only been achieved by 5 other Cardinals at Central Decatur, Maurice Fulton (1956-1957), Jim Thompson (1992-1993) and Peyton Pedersen (junior year 2014-2015), along with his own family members, father Curtis Boothe who achieved his in 1988-1989 and his Uncle Chris Boothe who achieved his in 1985-1986. “It was a special moment to be a part of Carter scoring his 1,000th point,” stated Coach Zach Clark. “He has put in much time over the years and I’m glad he achieved that milestone. He always shows his appreciation for his teammates and how they’ve supported him.”

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The Decatur County Development Corporation has partnered with the Iowa Workforce Development office to complete a Laborshed analysis of Decatur County.

This study was made possible by funding from Alliant Energy, The City of Lamoni, The City of Leon, The Lamoni Development Corporation and the Leon Chamber of Commerce and Development.

The purpose of the Laborshed analysis is to measure the availability and characteristics of workers within the area based on commuting patterns into the county seat of Decatur County (Leon). The data will aid local development officials as they seek expansion and recruitment of industry in Decatur County.

The Decatur County Development Corporation invites you to attend one of the following presentations to learn more about the results of this Labor(continued on page 2)

CD Science Bowl Team to Compete at Regionals

Science Bowl Team members, from left - Maggie Frank, Brooke Vecchio, Alyssa Rhum, Aurora Jones, Lora Bush, and instructor Mrs. Crabtree. (photo by Emily Layton)

Cayle Buckingham and daughter, Lily, showcase the consignment items at their new Later Gator shop located at 202 N. Main Street in Leon (former Buck Naked Sporting Goods).

Five Central Decatur students will be traveling to Ames this weekend to compete in the regional competition of the National Science Bowl vying for a chance to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Sciences’ National Science Bowl that will be held from April 26

to April 30.

Attending the competition this weekend will be Maggie Frank, Brooke Vecchio, Alyssa Rhum, Aurora Jones, and Lora Bush, along with their coach and sponsor Mrs. Janae Crabtree. This group will be competing against other Iowa teams to see which one will represent the state at the national level.

Local Area Happenings Library to Host Card Parties

The Leon Public Library will hosting a Card Party each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. beginning February 6.

The first party held will be a Cribbage Party which will begin with a lesson on how to play.

Caucuses are Coming Feb. 5

IOWA REPUBLICAN PARTY - The Iowa Republican Precinct Caucuses for Decatur County will be held on Monday, February 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.) Refer to page 4 for the locations.

--IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY - The Iowa Democratic Precinct Caucuses for Decatur County will be held on Monday, February 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Refer to page 3 for the locations.

Little River Lake – Popular Place These Days

A small city has come to life out at Little River Lake west of town. Seems like lots of fishermen are hungry for a mid-winter fresh fish fry. The anglers are from all over as well as from the county. Reports have been good and as of Saturday, the ice was still around the footthick mark. This group, which was located west of the campgrounds and shower house was taking advantage of the milder weather last weekend. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)

These students will test their math and science knowledge, and their reflexes, in a quiz bowl setting. They will be tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics, energy, and math.

The Central Decatur Science Bowl Team was formed in the fall of 2016. That year, the team was put on a waiting list to compete at the regional level and was called upon at the last minute. Mrs. Crabtree scrambled to get a team together.

This year they are better prepared and they were not put on a waiting list so they knew they were going to be able to compete. The team has been practicing every Thursday morning since the beginning of October.

“During practices students are divided up into two teams that compete against each other using sample questions/problems provided on the Science Bowl website,” stated Crabtree.

“Students keep track of which questions they answer correctly and incorrectly at practices and then I keep a running record of this and attendance, as well.”

The competition is run much like that of an academic bowl and the CD team will compete against schools of different sizes.

“It will be challenging when we are up against a team from a much bigger high school, but we are up to the challenge,” stated Crabtree.

In addition to the five that are attending the event, Elliot Ness, Chandler Smith, Tori (continued on page 2)

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LOCALS Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently announced the names of students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester.

These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours with the college.

Justin Shields, Lineville, was named to the Dean’s List.

DEATH NOTICE GLENN, Rita (Owens), 58, of Des Moines, IA, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband, Brian Glenn; four children, Jewell Johnson, Travis Johnson, Robyn Obazee, and Angie Ruth; two grandchildren; mother, Retha Owens; brother, Willard and Linda Owens; and sister, Sherri and Terry Butcher.

OVERTON, Lloyd, of Leon, Iowa, died on Monday, January 22, 2018, at his home. Funeral services are pending.

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(continued from page 1) Kunze, and Bryce Pierson have also been practicing with the club.

Each year, the NSB draws more than 14,000 middle- and high-school competitors. More than 275,000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals since the first competition in 1991. The knowledge that former NSB competitors have acquired – and more importantly, the habits of study that they’ve learned along the way – have led them to success in a variety of fields. Many have become

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GERALD DEAN ROE Gerald Dean Roe, age 73, of Humeston, Iowa, the son of Harold and Wanda (Wilson) Roe, was born September 22, 1944, in Leon, Iowa. He passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Legacy Lodge in Chariton, Iowa.

Gerald grew up in Humeston, Iowa and graduated from Mormon Trail High School in 1962. He first worked for his dad at the International Harvester Dealership in Humeston as a mechanic. On August 31, 1963, Gerald married Mary Lou Seitz in Garden Grove, Iowa.

The couple moved to Des

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Preceding him in death were his parents; parentsin-laws, Bud and Neva Seitz; sister-in-law, Sharon AbriszRogerson; and brothers-inlaw, Steve Woodyard and Paul Abrisz. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lou Roe of Humeston; children, Sandra, Rick and Catherine Roe of Clive, Iowa, Jim and Kerry Roe of Parkville, Missouri, Mike and Brittney Roe of Bonner Springs, Kansas, and Lacey Roe of Humeston; grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler Forret, Brendan Roe, Brooke Roe, Cailey Roe, Conor Roe, Jace Roe, and Clayton Roe; two great grandchildren, Finn and Logan Forret; brother, Richard and Marilyn Roe of Springfield, Missouri; sister, Sharon and Ron Bloom of Indianola, Iowa; brother and sisters-in-law, Bob and Marlene Seitz of Shelby, Iowa (Gerald considered Bob a brother) and Suzanne Woodyard of Altoona, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.

Science Bowl Team

Laborshed Study Results to be Presented

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Moines in 1966, where he was a welder at Eagle Iron Works and Massey Ferguson. They came back to Garden Grove in 1969.

In 1972, he began operating the Standard Station in Humeston until 1986. He also opened Roe and Sons Car Wash and Shop.

In 1982, the family home was moved from Garden Grove to Humeston. His final employment was at the Hy-Vee Wholesale Warehouse in Chariton, Iowa from 1986, until his retirement in 2011.

Together Gerald and Lou raised their five children, Sandra, Ricky, James, Michael, and Lacey. Gerald was a very dedicated Humeston volunteer fireman, serving since 1976, until recently, with fifteen years being the fire chief.

In his free time, Gerald enjoyed the grandchildren and attending their activities. He also enjoyed boating, building and fixing anything and everything, and watching the weather. He loved attending Roe’s Turkey Camp outside of Albany, Missouri with his sons and grand-

shed study, and how it will affect Economic Development in Decatur County.

Love, Deb Opportunity 1: Wednesday, January 31 at Noon in the Lamoni Community Center at 108 South Chestnut Street in Lamoni.

Opportunity 2: Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria at Decatur County Hospital at 1405 NW Church Street in Leon.

Please RSVP to Shannon Erb by January 29 by emailing serb@dcdciowa.org, or calling or texting 641-442-6511.

researchers; others are science and math professors at some of our nation’s most prestigious universities.

While those career paths might seem intuitive, the math and science knowledge students need to be successful in the NSB also can lead to successful careers in other fields.

The 2018 NSB competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous National Science Bowl® contestants, and will blaze a trail for students in science, math and engineering for the next quarter-century.

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MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Thomas R. Tavares, Topeka, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Benito Manuel Bustamante III, Leon, IA, passing contrary to highway sign or marking. Total $195.00.

Geneva Ann Haines, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Bryan D. Miller, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Andrew B. McNeer, Law-

ASB Contributes to DCDC

Shannon Erb, Executive Director of the Decatur County Development Corporation accepts a contribution from American State Bank, presented by John Henderson, Senior Vice President.

rence, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Jacob Lane Moore, Decatur, IA, fail to use seat belt minor. Total $127.50.

Kaitlyn Mae Drake, Blockton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Alysia Mae Daniels, Woodbury, MN, speeding over 55

zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $125.63.

Charles Leroy Davis, Davis City, IA, fraud use of registration. Total $465.00.

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death. Your caring is a gift to us. Thank you everyone.

your prayers at the time of my brother, Richard Kernen’s

JoAnn, Ron Boles and families

Thank You We have truly been blessed with an out pouring of help and support from friends, family, and people we don’t know. To the entire Leon community and beyond, we don’t know where to begin. It has been five weeks.

As many of you know on December 12, 2017, our peaceful lives turned upside down, after we lost our home to a massive fire. It has been a surreal time. Thankfully our family is safe, which is absolutely the most important part of this whole experience. We are trying to keep all of the “What ifs” out of our minds.

While we are devastated that the experience of a house fire will be etched as one of our children’s biggest childhood memories, we are consoled by the fact that these incredible acts of kindness will be a much more vivid memory. It has been important for them to see all the goodness in the world in the middle of such a frightening time of uncertainty. We certainly have a long road ahead, but it is so comforting to know that we are not alone. We are eternally grateful for everything the community has done for us.

We are blessed to have so many people who care for us and those who have done their jobs so well. Our hearts are full of love, respect, and thankfulness to all. Those who have rushed to our aid with love, hugs, prayers, donations, food, clothes, Christmas gifts and generous financial assistance, words cannot express our gratitude to you all. We would like to send out our sincere thanks to so many churches, teachers, staff, students, coaches and families of the Central Decatur School District.

Another incredible group is Bedford administrators, basketball players, coaches and fans for the collection taken up during the basketball game hosting Central Decatur. What an amazing group of people, with their kindness, generosity and understanding of our situation. They have truly gone above and beyond to offer encouragement and support and we are forever grateful.

We will never forget the incredible support you have all given us. From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you.

From the Family of Katie Jones

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Loved 100 Years

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SCICAP Directors Meeting

The SCICAP Board of Directors will hold their meeting on January 31 in the Vredenberg Center located at 1711 Osceola Avenue in Chariton. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day - 446-4433 Wednesday, Jan. 24 -Jambalaya, rice, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, bread/butter, milk.

Thursday, Jan. 25 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, dinner roll, Oreo pudding, milk.

Friday, Jan. 26 - Bacon cheeseburger, French fries, applesauce, milk.

Monday, Jan. 29 - Red potato and cheddar soup, turkey wrap, pineapple cake, milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Meat lasagna, garlic breadsticks, Capri vegetables, lemon meringue pie, milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Salisbury steak, yummy potatoes, cooked cabbage, bread/butter, berry blend, milk.

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Wednesday, Jan. 24 - Quesadilla or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

Thursday, Jan. 25 - Breakfast taco or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

Friday, Jan. 26 - Egg/cheese/ sausage biscuit or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

Monday, Jan. 29 - Pancakes and sausage or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 - HEC Slider or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

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The couple requests no gifts please.

Eldon and Doris were united in marriage on February 7, 1958 in Leon.

John w/ frosting or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

LUNCH Wednesday, Jan. 24 - Chicken popcorn, corn, lettuce, carrots, Hummus, broccoli, cauliflower, applesauce, milk.

Thursday, Jan. 25 - Eggs, sausage link, French toast sticks, red pepper, tri-tator, lettuce, carrots, strawberries, bananas, juice, milk.

Friday, Jan. 26 - Italian meatball melt on cibatta bread, green beans, lettuce, carrots, grape tomatoes, mandarin oranges, milk.

Monday, Jan. 29 - Spaghetti taco or shrimp taco, cheese, tortilla, Cole slaw, carrots, lettuce, diced tomato, broccoli, mandarin oranges, milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Twisted chicken Alfredo pasta, lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, pineapple, blueberries, garlic breadstick, milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Hot dog, French fries, baked beans, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, red peppers, pears, asst. fresh fruit, milk.

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Jan. 13 - 19

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

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Leon PD responded to a property damage accident on NE Poplar St. Leon PD responded to a report of a prowler outside an apartment at Park View apartments.

1/14 Lamoni PD responded to a disturbance at a residence on East Main Street.

The SO responded to a property damage accident on

Highway 2 and 215th Ave. 1/15 The SO arrested Ashley Walker 26 of Osceola on outstanding warrants for Lamoni PD on charges of 4th degree theft and criminal mischief, a Wayne County warrant for a probation violation and in Harrison County Missouri for stealing. Walker was booked into jail and held.

The SO, Leon and Lamoni PD responded to a domestic dispute in Franklin Township.

Lamoni PD responded to a family dispute at Crown Colony.

1/17 The State Patrol, Leon and Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a report of a property damage accident at the 10 mile marker southbound I-35.

Leon PD responded to a property damage accident on SW Church St. 1/18 The SO was notified of a possible animal neglect situation at a residence in Long Creek Township.

Lamoni PD is investigating an animal neglect complaint.

1/19 Lamoni PD arrested Richard Putney 35 of Grand River on oustanding warrants for failure to appear in Decatur County District Court and a probation violation warrant for Clarke County. Putney was booked into jail and held.

der zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Monica Faith Stutzman, Garden Grove, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Joel Marcus Keeney, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Remington Lee Siefkas, Osceola, IA, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Total $195.00.

Avery Ambrose Rivera, Rochester, MN, dark window or windshield. Total $127.50.

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Jason Lee Stark, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $208.50.

Andrew Michael Leeper, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

Wesley James Baldwin, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $114.00.

Alexis Frances Johnson, St. Louis, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Dilun Wasson, Leon, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $127.50.

Dakota Alan Susin, Centerville, IA, speeding 55 or un-

Is it a January thaw or have we gone right to spring? In any case, the weather has been mild over the last few days which has taken care of the snow on the ground.

We have also been blessed with some rain, a sight we haven’t seen for a number of months. It is good to get the moisture at any time of the year. Also with this warmer weather the birds have been singing. Maybe spring is not that far off. My in-laws caught some robins in their yard feasting on worms. oOo On Saturday, Mom had heard a large flock of geese flying overhead and she thought they might be heading for Little River Lake. Later that afternoon, I accompanied Maizee to the lake area to see if we could track down those geese and maybe get a photograph of them. But as we drove around the lake, I noticed that there were not any open water areas to be seen which meant the geese probably were not going to be found.

We didn’t see geese one, but we found a large “colony” of ice fishermen on the lake west of the campground.

It was a sight I hadn’t seen for a number of years. But with the recent below freezing temperatures to make the ice conducive to this sport and the mild weather of late, the anglers came out in droves it seemed this past weekend. I think I counted 20 plus trucks in the parking lot with plates from all over Iowa.

I have heard the fishing is good, especially for one local enthusiasts, who, so the story goes, had a lunker on the other end that would barely fit up through the hole. This is great.

We are blessed to have this lake that can provide entertainment all year long. Until the next time...

So Long!

Decatur County Democrats will meet at the following location(s): Bloomington, Fayette, [Lamoni]

Graceland University – Memorial Student Center - Center for Excellence (South Americas) Room, 1 University Place, Lamoni

Burrell, New Buda, [Davis City], Hamilton, Morgan, [Pleasanton]

Davis City Community Center 209 Bridge Street, Davis City

Center, Eden, [Leon]

Central Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School Main Entrance - 1201 NE Poplar, Leon

[Decatur City], Decatur

Central Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School Main Entrance - 1201 NE Poplar, Leon

Franklin, Long Creek, [Van Wert], [Weldon]

Central Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School Main Entrance - 1201 NE Poplar, Leon

[Garden Grove], Garden Grove, [LeRoy], High Point, Woodland

Garden Grove Community Center 101 West Main, Garden Grove

Grand River, Richland, [Grand River]

Grand River Community Center 122 Broadway St., Grand River

The purpose of this year’s caucus is to: 1.

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Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform.

Elect Delegates and Alternates to the County Convention Elect Precinct Committee Persons to the County Central Committee.

The precinct caucus is a great way to get involved in grassroots activities with the Iowa Democratic Party.

ALL IOWA DEMOCRATS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND Please call Bev Kennedy, Acting County Chair at 641-784-6847 if you have a question.

Paid for by Decatur County Democratic Party

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (January 21, 1998) “It Now Occurs To Me,”

by Margaret Lindsey, “Consumers pay when bureaucrats decide.”

Citizens Bank President John Untiedt, 39, died of cancer on Thursday, January 15, at the Decatur County Hospital. Untiedt joined The Decatur County State Bank in Leon October 5, 1987, and served as executive vice president for two years before being named president January 17, 1992. Untiedt was actively involved in many community organizations and was a staunch supporter of progress for the community. He helped the youth organizations of the community and promoted youth employment to encourage our young people to return to the community.

Ag-related employment as a percentage of total employment in 1996, Decatur and surrounding counties of Ringgold, Union, Clarke and Lucas were in the 25-50% employment, while other local counties of Wayne, Monroe Adams and Taylor were more than 50%.

Several year-end gifts brought the amount raised toward the new Lamoni Medical Clinic to $205,710. This was 40 percent of the estimated half-million dollar cost of the project. The clinic was planned to be owned by a notfor-profit foundation and was to be leased to physicians of Decatur Medical Services.

50 Years Ago (January 25, 1968) The Lineville-Clio Community School District began serving its students breakfast on January 22, 1968.

The Iowa D.O.T. started buying right-of-way in Decatur County from Highway 2 to the Missouri line for the completion of I-35. Right-ofways north to Highway 34 in Clarke County had already been purchased.

Central Decatur Schools announced the hiring of Dennis Squibb of Pella. He was hired to teach biology and assist with athletics. Mrs. David Dugan had been teaching the biology classes.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Chapman became the parents of Tammy Ranee on January 15 at the Decatur County Hospital.

Showing at the Strand were Elvis in “Clambake” and Jerry Lewis in “The Big Mouth.”

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens, Sharon and Doyle moved to the Harold Bryant farm northeast of Leon from Boone County.

Calvin and Eula Mae Wineland were holding a dispersal of their dairy herd at the Humeston Sale Barn.

Earl Baughman and Bob Smith opened B & E Motors at 104 E. 10th Street in Leon. They specialized in all mechanical work for cars, trucks and tractors and provided a wrecker service.

75 YEARS AGO (January 25, 1943) Leon Trucker Was Injured

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100 YEARS AGO (January 24, 1918)

Eye Shot Out by Air Rifle - The son of Mrs. Della Copley of Weldon was struck in the right eye by a bullet from an air rifle in the hands of a playmate. The sight of the eye was believed to have been destroyed.

C.A. Cherrington, the Nyal druggist, had taken the agency in Leon for the Brunswick phonographs and Pathe records. He was having a demonstration room built in the southwest corner of his store where the machines and records were to be demonstrated.

Kevin Reynolds receives Honorary Rathbun Lake Protector Award

Pictured L-R: Iowa First Gentleman and retired District Conservationist, Kevin Reynolds; Rathbun Land and Water Alliance Board members, RLWA President, John Glenn, Kim Francisco, Kevin Luedtke, Denny Amoss, Neil Smith, Dennis Smith, Ralph Alshouse, John Sellers, Jim Sullivan, and Chuck Moore.

Iowa First Gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, received an honorary Rathbun Lake Protector Award at the Rathbun Land and Water Alliance’s January 12, 2018 Board Meeting held at Pin Oak Marsh in Chariton.

Since 2006, the Rathbun Land and Water Alliance has been recognizing landowners in the Rathbun Lake Watershed who take extraordinary action to protect Rathbun Lake through their conservation practices.

Each year, the Alliance in-

Had Hogs Stolen Thieves raided the pens at the C.A. McKern farm near Leon and carried away four or five hogs weighing about 175 pounds each. Thieves had also stolen hogs from the Ed. H. Sharp farm west of Leon and other places in this vicinity.

Jay Colby, who was the owner of the garage in the building just across the street north of the Journal office, had taken the agency in Decatur County for the Hupmobile and expected to begin a selling campaign. Tom Horn was assisting him in the repair department.

J.M. Caster, the ice man, had a force of men at work putting up ice off the Caster Lake. They expected to have the ice house filled soon.

Marriage Licenses - M.E. Boatman and Elsie G. Draper, Horace G. McCauley and Ida D. Truman, Clarence E. Gibson and Myrtle M. Haas and Dewey M. Potter and Merle O. Blakesley.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierce were the parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Richards were the parents of a daughter.

S.W. Robbins of Decatur was visiting in Leon.

Harry Buell, who was employed with Iowa Southern Utilities Company in Leon, visited at his home in Davis City.

Charles Smith of Pleasanton was a Leon visitor.

R.D. Young of Garden Grove was a Leon visitor.

J.M. Grimm of Van Wert was in Leon on business.

Alvin and Jesse Newton of Kellerton was in Leon.

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Near Osceola - Jimmy Rohr, 25, who drove a truck for John Shaw of Leon, suffered an injured left arm in an accident which occurred six miles north of Osceola. He was attempting to load some hogs in his truck and was standing on a chute. The chute crashed beneath him and the end gate fell on his left arm.

Mary Elizabeth Stearns of Garden Grove was an outstanding worker for the American Red Cross in World War I and again was making her fingers fly in work of World War II. She knitted and made surgical dressings for the Red Cross.

January Meet Held - The Leon Chamber of Commerce met at the Civic Club rooms for the regular January session. A dinner was served by the ladies. Officers for the ensuing year were C.P. Iltis, president; Arch Edwards, vice-president; G.L. Nixon, secretary; Grover Hamilton, treasurer; W.A. Reed, W.H. Heller, R.L. Hopkins and Chet Tinsley, directors.

Dale E. Thorngren, farm security supervisor of Madison County, was named county extension director for Decatur County at a special meeting of the representatives of the agricultural extension service of Iowa State College with the Decatur County Farm Bureau directors.

Sergeant Garth T. Mitchell wrote his mother, Mrs. Myrle Mitchell of Leon, that he was in North Africa and in good health.

Marriage Licenses - Garland R. Coulson and Betty J. Sams.

Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Willis were the parents of a baby boy.

Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Karns were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Bud) Reynolds (May Reynolds was the grandmother) of California were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hull were the parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Osborn were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ward were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cain were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russell were the parents of a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Kerrins and Mrs. Bert Young of Davis City were visiting in Leon.

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vites the Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the six southern Iowa counties of Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne to nominate landowners for their outstanding contributions to the protection of Rathbun Lake. Nominations are based on past efforts as well as present and planned actions to protect soil and water quality. The Honorary Rathbun Lake Protector Award is only given to one individual each year.

In presenting the award, John Glenn, RLWA President and Rathbun Regional Water Association CEO, thanked Reynolds for helping with Rathbun Lake Watershed conservation activities. “We appreciate all you did in the area of conservation and in working to get as many priority acres treated as possible,” said Glenn. Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Agronomy. His first job was with the County of Pottawattamie in soil and water conservation. He was a County Resource Planner. Kevin went on to work at the U.S. Department of Agriculture first as a Soil Conservationist and later as a District Conservationist. He served as DC in Decatur County as well as interim DC in the Chariton Field Office for Lucas

and Wayne Counties.

After 36 years of service, he retired in March 2017. As an avid outdoorsman, Kevin also continues to deeply care about soil health and water quality. As First Gentleman, he is actively engaged in educating Iowans of all ages about the state’s many treasured natural resources.

RRWA Support Services Officer, Marty Braster, reported the development of a Natural Resources Conservation Services Iowa Partners for Conservation grant proposal to be submitted before the end of January. “This proposal is for technical assistance, not cost share,” said Braster. “The Alliance has primarily focused on structural measures to protect water quality due to their cost effectiveness, but this grant will compliment that structure work with grazing, cover crops, and wildlife habit.”

Dave Loebsack’s Congressional Aide, Dien Judge, was also in attendance. Judge said Congressman Loebsack would like to return to the area to tour the conservation practices in the Rathbun Lake Watershed.

“Congressman Loeback is always interested in what the Alliance is doing to protect water quality,” said Judge.

Iowa Republican Party Caucus 2018 Republican Precinct Caucuses February 5 7:00 p.m. at the following locations: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

PRECINCT

LOCATION

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Precinct 1

Lamoni Community Center, 108 S. Chestnut St Lamoni, IA 50140 BL/FA/Lamoni

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Precinct 2

Lamoni Community Center, 108 S. Chestnut St Lamoni, IA 50140 BU/HA/MO/NB/Davis City/Pleasanton

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Precinct 3

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd,Leon, IA 50144 DE/Decatur

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Precinct 4

Weldon Community Center, Weldon, IA 50264 GG/HP/WO/Garden Grove/LeRoy

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Precinct 5

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 GR/RL/Grand River

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Precinct 6

Weldon Community Center, Weldon, IA 50264 FR/LC/Van Wert/Weldon

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Precinct 7

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd,Leon, IA 50144 Leon/Center/Eden

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The Precinct caucuses will perform the following functions: A. Elect 2 persons, Republican residents of the precinct to serve on the County Central Committee.

B. Elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Decatur County Republican Convention held on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The number of delegates to be elected at each caucus is listed above.

C. Propose and vote on platform planks to send to the county convention.

Voter Registration forms will be available to register or to update your information.

Paid for by the Decatur County Republican Party.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

CORRESPONDENTS

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Can you believe it - only a week left in January 2018!

Where did January go?

Andover Community Club met at the home of Rex and Barb Waller on January 12.

Those attending were Larry and Lucy Baxter, Bob and Joan Bjorland, Lorrie Long, and Liz Carpenter. The next meeting is planned for Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Liz Carpenter’s (if the new floors are finished by then. Keep an eye on the news for updates.)

Finding it pretty disgusting that several of the folks in charge of the government in Washington, D.C. are getting paid for a job they are not doing while our soldiers are doing their jobs and not getting paid.

Perhaps there needs to be a few more changes made in Washington, D.C. come November.

Isa Cote, daughter of Alma and Ronnie Mickelson had a birthday Tuesday. She had a wonderful birthday surprise that evening when her 4H piglets were born. Happy Birthday, Isa! Jim and Jeanine Bradley stopped by their aunt Philinda Snethen’s on Saturday. Jaime Reyes stopped by on Sunday morning on his way to Independence to sing at a Temple concert.

Alma and Ronnie Mickelson enjoyed having grandsons Ike and Leo Mickelson come for a visit. Alma reports they were great helpers with the evening chores. Better ask them back more often, Alma. It’s always good to have help with chores especially great help.

Little Axel Lane spent the weekend at Grandma Laura’s due to his daddy and mommy, Andrew Lane and Cassie Daleske being sick. Holly Parkhurst felt bad for Andrew and Cassie and took them supper. That’s what neighbors do!

We have great neighbors here in Andover.

Doris Lane spent three days at her daughter Marcia Bohall’s and returned home on Sunday in time for her other daughter, Connie Wilcoxson to spend the day with her.

Liz Carpenter attended the memorial service for Lynda Rolfe on Saturday afternoon.

Jim and Jeanine Bradley and their son Samuel stopped by to see Liz Carpenter on Saturday and introduce their miniature Schnauzer dog, Noodle.

Liz will be dog sitting for them

for a week in March.

Bill Weable stopped by to see Liz Carpenter on Sunday afternoon and help her out with a mechanical problem on her Polaris Ranger. It did not want to start. They got it started but Bill is suspicious of the battery because it needed a jump start.

Have you started stock piling your snacks for the Super Bowl? It is coming up on February 4. You don’t have a lot of time left.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and please pray for our country. Things are not as they should be and it may only be the power of prayer that can get it back on track because it sure doesn’t look like the folks we sent to Washington, D.C. are much good at it.

DCH Corner

Decatur County Hospital Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation

Decatur County Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards, following a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.

The ACR, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. The College serves more than 37,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and our available services, please visit

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Email us at serb@d-c-h.org if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover in one of our DCH Corner articles.

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY They say everything you need to know in life you learned in kindergarten. I’m like many of you reading this and we had one of the best for those life lessons. Merna VanLaar is currently at the Mt. Ayr Health Care Center, cards and visits are welcomed and appreciated. The address is 1504 South Street, Mt. Ayr, Iowa 50854.

Coming in February is the Grand River Trivia Contest at the Community Center and I’ll have more information as it becomes available.

Yoga classes have started at the Community Center.

There was a nice turnout for the first class, but there is still room for more if you haven’t gotten signed up yet. The class will continue for another 11 weeks and are held on Thursdays at 5:30pm at the Community Center. Just contact Mary Stogdill at 641-773-5625 to register or for more information.

Meals at the Community Center for the following week will be on Friday, January 26th fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and cinnamon rolls. On Tuesday, January 30th it will be chili, crackers, relish tray, deviled eggs and brownies. If you would like to order a dinner just call the community center at 773-5436.

If you have any news, please call 641-344-9586. Have a great week!

VETERANS NOTES

Veteran Funeral Planning

The funeral profession is unique in that consumers may pre-plan future services with their funeral director. Under the umbrella of pre-planning, people may express their wishes and convey to the funeral director different aspects of what they may want done at their service. Items such as place of service; minister and others to speak; musicians and songs; pallbearers; military honors and any other details that would be beneficial for all parties concerned to know.

A person can go further with their pre-planning and pick out merchandise such as casket and burial vault; urn and urn vault; and other items that may be used at their services.

Individuals may also pre-pay some or all of their expenses too. While sitting down with the funeral director and going over services and selecting merchandise, those items can be pre-paid and placed into an irrevocable burial account.

Most funeral homes will use one of two places for the prepaid funds: a bank trust or an insurance burial policy. With either one, all the money paid is deposited and stays with the account. The account will grow with interest, or dividends, and as funeral prices increase, the individual burial fund will increase too. Burial trust accounts are normally written as irrevocable burial accounts and thus the State of Iowa recognizes it to be separate from that person’s financial holdings and thus makes them eligible for state assistance. If the selection of services and merchandise will be done at the time of need by the surviving family members, then you can set aside money to be used for your future services.

There are many other details to the topic of pre-planning and your funeral director can answer those.

The funeral planning process for Honorably Discharged Veterans does have some additional tasks but also offers more benefits. First, if you have chosen to be buried in a Veterans Cemetery then your family needs to contact that facility for instructions. Next and very important, make sure that you provide a copy of the Veteran’s DD 214 or discharge documents to the Funeral Home that you are working with. You must also inform the funeral director of the death benefits that you will be receiving from the Veterans Administration.

These vary with each veteran so it is best to discuss this with your County Veteran Service Officer in advance. All veterans will get a burial flag, grave marker, head stone or plaque and military honors if desired.

The benefits that vary include burial expense and plot reimbursements. If you have any questions, please contact the Decatur County Veterans Affairs Office at 641-446-7494.

Weldon

KATHY MASON Perry Driskill Family Perry Judson and Edna Driskill came to Weldon from Pleasanton, in the spring of 1928, moving onto the E.A. Lockwood farm east of Weldon on the County Line.

All of their belongings from chickens to bric-a-brac was moved with teams and wagons.

Every little child had a duty to perform on the trail, which was a thirty mile trek.

There were five sons, Theodore, Oracle, Martin S., Ernest C, Albert Doyle, and Perry Neil.

There were two daughters, Leah Fae and Pearl. The grandmother, Sarah Jane Helton, who lived with them, died a few weeks after they moved.

Oracle opeated Bill Reed’s thrashing machine for three or four years. In later years, Ernest and Albert operated a threshing machine belonging to Bob Stone of Chariton, for about three years. They did hand labor for different neighbors as well as helping on the farm at home.

Perry and Edna moved to a farm north of Leon in 1939 with Albert, Pearl and Perry Neil. The only children at home, Perry, Edna, Oracle and Martin were deceased.

Leah married Maurice H. Keeler and they lived in Decatur County. In 1932, Eula was born. On the day she was born, they sent three 30-dozen cases of eggs to Weldon for 8 cents a dozen. On November 8, 1934 a daughter Connie Lee was born.

She started the drought and heat waves. Those were the days you sat on the back porch with your feet in a tub of cold water while you shelled peas, broke beans and silked the corn. Cattle were driven to the neighbor’s watering trough and chinch bugs really flourished, but, they were the good days and made people really appreciate the better ones that followed.

LOCAL Jim Farlow has been sick

with kidney stones. He was to go to the doctor this week.

Ruby Chumley also had kidney stones and was to see the doctor this week. Lots of flu going around.

The weather has been so cold that a lot of people want to stay home.

Vallie Pearcy has been going to Des Moines for treatments.

Call 641-445-5213 for any news.

Out with the Old

By: Dr. Jesse O. Bolinger AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is one of many programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Unlike other National Service programs, VISTA members are unique in that they only serve in communities with poverty issues and only engage in capacity building activities.

Capacity building activities are those that create programs and make positive changes within a community.

There are several requirements set by the Iowa Commission on Volunteer service as well as my host agency, the Decatur County Development Corporation. One of these requirements is a disability inclusion project that I have completed, in part, through the creation of a YouTube video regarding volunteerism and individuals with disabilities. The YouTube video can be found at https://youtu. be/VDd1n-BRjSY To aid in inclusion of people with disabilities I am working to redesign the Decatur County Development Corporation website. The new site will also allow for Decatur County Development Corporation staff to have more control and flexibility over future updates and content development.

Many of the projects I am engaged in have elements that have some sort of technological connection. A website redesign reflects outcomes and addresses needs that were established from other projects that include the high school internship program and the identified need for an online resource directory in Decatur County.

As I work to develop the various elements of the new site, I have taken steps to ensure that individuals with various disabilities can access the site. These elements include

an accessible WordPress theme as well as a plugin that will allow a user to change elements such as font size, contrast and much more. Before the site is released to the public, it will be tested in various ways including a check to ensure that the site can be navigated with a screen reader and without the use of a mouse. The new site will also include alternative text for all images and transcripts for all audio and video elements. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with site testing, please contact me.

I am excited to report that the new site will allow for online courses. The first planned course focuses on financial and resource scarcity. This course is planned to take less than two hours to complete and will provide insights in understanding how to work through a situation of financial or resource scarcity. The course includes several assignments that can be completed to better understand this issue, the impact to the individual, families and the community. The course will present possible solutions to address low income impacts in Decatur County. It is my hope and a goal of the project that this course will increase conversation that will lead to the creation of new programs and services that produce change and opportunities for Decatur county residents who are at risk or currently live in, at, or below the federal poverty level.

Over the remainder of my term of service as a VISTA, I encourage anyone who has questions, comments or ideas about how to improve the quality of life in Decatur County to contact me. I enjoy having conversations with individual who wish to share their own personal experience and am always willing to visit with any individual or group. Please feel free to contact me by phone at (641)455-2896 or by e-mail at jbolinger@dcdciowa.org.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Cardinals Continue to March Through Season The Cardinal girl’s basketball team tallies up two more wins for the week, giving them a 16-0 record. On Tuesday, the Cardinals defeated the Pleasantville Trojans, 69-37 and Friday, the East Union Eagles, 8012.

Against Pleasantville, the Cardinals had a strong 15-0 lead, with Emma Atwood earning the first basket after only 27 seconds. In the following 5 minutes, Atwood added two more field goals, a long with Alli Masters with 3 and a free throw and Abbie Ridgway 1 basket.

The remainder of the first quarter, Pleasantville earned 1 basket and later 1 free throw, while the Cardinals answered with 7 more points, back to back baskets by Atwood and the first shot attempt from behind the arc by Ridgway with 5.2 seconds on the clock.

The Cardinals continued into the second quarter with great ball movement. In the first 12 seconds, Riley Bell made a quick basket. The only points scored in the next 2 and half minutes were from the Trojans with 3 added from the charity stripe.

With 5:10 remaining in the first half, Bell added another basket, with an assist by Erica Kauzlarich. After Pleasantville added their second field goal of the night, the next 9 points were all from the charity stripe, with Atwood earning all 4 for the Cardinals and the other 5 from Kelsee Van Haalen from Pleasantville, who had scored all 13 points for the Trojans, for the Cardinal 30-13 lead.

In the remaining 2:50, Atwood grabbed back to back baskets after grabbing offensive

Emma Atwood lead the scoring last week recording 25 points against Pleasantville, including going 5 for 5 from the charity stripe and also lead against East Union with 19 points. rebounds. Bell scored another hot shot from the elbow before Atwood drove the baseline for a hoop. Ridgway and Masters ended the half with back to back shots from behind the arc.

Kennedy Buckingham goes back up to score after pulling down an offensive rebound. She lead the boards against East Union grabbing 7 rebounds.

Cardinals lead, 44-16.

Returning to the court, the Cardinals were spitfires again outscoring the Trojans 14-2 in the first 3:34. Kauzlarich took advantage of a three point play recording the extra point after earning the basket and drawing the foul. Atwood recorded the next basket following a quick steal by Alliey Boswell.

Masters finished the scoring run with 4 field goals and an extra point play from the charity stripe. The Cardinals were mixing well as a team grabbing multiple steals and assists that lead up to the scoring.

The next 3 minutes, both baskets were left empty. Atwood and Masters finished the scoring with 3 points a piece, Atwood with a basket and extra point and Masters from behind the arc, for the 64-20 lead.

The Cardinals finished the final 8 minutes, with a basket

by Bell, assisted by Alaina Applegate and a hot shot by Kennedy Buckingham from behind the arc. Cardinals win 69-37.

“I thought we played hard and moved the ball well against Pleasantville,” stated Coach Curtis Boothe. “Riley gave us a nice lift off the bench with her scoring and rebounding. Alli led us by getting 10 rebounds.

Emma led us with 5 assists.”

Masters had a double double recording 22 points and 10 rebounds. Atwood lead the scoring with 25 points and went 5 for 5 from the charity stripe, joined by Ridgway and Bell with 8 a piece and Kauzlarich and Buckingham with 3 each.

The Cardinals grabbed 40 (continue on page 7)

Cardinals Dominate the Second Half of Season, On 6-0 Streak Returning back from break the Cardinals are playing well executing 6 wins, including 5 conference wins. The Cardinals beat Pleasantville last Tuesday, January 16, 56-45 and East Union on Friday, 73-27, for their 11-4 season record.

The Cardinals went out strong grabbing a 20-17 first quarter lead against Pleasantville. The second quarter the Trojans were able to outscore the Cardinals 9-12 for a halftime tied ballgame at 29-29.

The Cardinals returned for a 9-4 third quarter split and then finished the job in the fourth with an 18-12 split for the 56-45 conference win. Carter Boothe was able to achieve a goal of 1000 points with his first basket of the night, from behind the arc.

The Cardinals returned Friday night for a win against the East Union Eagles. The Cardinals dominated the floor each quarter with the splits of 24-2, 22-5, 14-11, and 13-9 for the 7327 conference win.

Carter Boothe needed 3 more points to earn his 1000 points. In the first quarter against the Pleasantville Trojans, he reached this goal on a shot he’s famous for. Boothe did not disappoint nailing his first shot from behind the arc, and later recording a perfect 4 for 4 from this spot for the night.

The Cardinals took control of the first quarter with less than 5 seconds off the clock Grant Atwood put up the first basket. Atwood was on a roll continuing the run with two more back to back baskets for the Cardinal 6-3 lead.

Atwood continued the run being taken to the charity stripe twice and adding 3 more points to the scoreboard for the 9-5 lead.

With 4:22 remaining in the first quarter, Boothe made the crowd go wild on his perfect shot from behind the arc for his career 1000th point. Boothe continued the momentum adding two more baskets from behind the arc. One shot took him to the charity stripe and he executed the 4 point play.

Cauy Spidle ended the first quarter with a basket from the charity stripe for the 20-17 lead.

The second quarter started out as a tough defense game with no baskets for the first 90 seconds. Pleasantville then stole the lead after back to back baskets. Trae Petty had a nice drive to the basket to regain the 22-21 lead.

With 5:01 remaining, the battle of the baskets continued.

Cole Pedersen was taken to the charity stripe and made one of the two attempts, but the Trojans answered back with a shot from behind the arc for the 2324 lead.

Returning from a Cardinal time-out, the Cardinals stole back the lead on another drive

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Carter Boothe needed 3 more points to earn his 1000 career points.

In the first quarter against the Pleasantville Trojans last Tuesday, January 16, he reached this goal on a shot he’s famous for. Boothe did not disappoint nailing this first shot from behind the arc, and later recording a perfect 4 for 4 from this spot for the night. Boothe is the 6th Cardinal at CD to achieve this milestone, and continues a family tradition. Carter’s sister Raegan Boothe achieved her 1000th point in her senior year 2016-2017, father Curtis Boothe also achieved his in 1988-1989 and his Uncle Chris Boothe achieved his in 1985-1986. Boothe is also recognized by his coach and teammates on the front page of this issue.

Cauy Spidle, coming off the bench, lead the scoring with 15 points against East Union, including going 4 for 5 from behind the arc.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Dale Strikes Gold at John J Harris Tourney, Jones Finishes 4th

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Academic All State Recipients Recently, two Cardinal football players were recognized by the IFCA (Iowa Football Coaches Association) for their work not only on the field, but in the classroom, as well. Rylon O’Dell (left) and Carter Boothe (center) were presented their 2017 Academic All –State Award on Friday, January 12, just prior to the start of the girl’s basketball game, by their coach Jon Pedersen. To receive this honor, an athlete must have a 3.5 or better grade point average, be a major contributor to the team, be a varsity letter winner, and have good moral character.

For the first time in his career, Wyatt Dale stands at the number 1 spot following his fine performance at the John J. Harris Tournament. He won by major decision over Bolton of Creston-Orient Macksburg 12-2 to claim the title at 113 pounds. (podium photos courtesy Sarah Dale) The Cardinal Wrestlers had a solid night at Davis County last Thursday when they went 2-1 for the night. They beat Davis County 39-36 and Pleasantville 41-28, but lost to Albia 21-53.

Starting with the 220 weight

class against Davis County, after byes at that and the next weight class, the Cardinals were down 12-0. However, CD posted 18-0 unanswered points to regain the lead.

Brody Patterson (106) picked up a forfeit win, Logan

Jones (113) pinned Elam in 4:00, and Dale earned a forfeit victory at 113.

From this point it was back and forth. After Walker suffered a loss by fall to Goering at 132, Dakota Davis and Elliot Ness earned back to back wins. Da-

Luke Jones finished his tournament trek in respectable fourth place at 160 pounds. He missed third by a narrow margin after losing his final bout of the day to Dalton of SWV 9-5.

vis pinned Ball in 1:22 and Ness pinned Payne in 2:29. The Cardinals had surged ahead 30-18.

Greyden Henry suffered a loss at 152, but Luke Jones (160) and Adam Walker (170) kept the match in check with wins. Jones decisioned Hill 1714 and Walker pinned Micah Elam in 3:15 for a 39-24 edge.

Davis County picked up the final 12 points as CD was open at 182 and 195.

Vs Pville The Cardinals only went to the mat four times against Pleasantville as they won easily 41-28.

Patterson, Jones, Dale, David Walker, and Ness all earned forfeit wins, while Davis, Henry, Luke Jones, and Adam Walker saw mat action.

Davis pinned Roff in 4:29, Henry lost by fall in 27 seconds to Mann at 152, Luke Jones won by tech-fall 17-2 in 1:38, and Walker suffered a major decision lost 10-0 to Kenyon at 182.

Vs. Albia The Cardinals struggled against a powerhouse Albia squad. CD held a slip 12-6 lead early on as Patterson and Logan Jones picked up forfeit wins at 106 and 113, respectively, but Albia put up 35 unanswered points through the middle of the match.

Dale was tech-falled by Reeves 26-11 in 3:41, David Walker (126) was pinned by Thomas in 3:15, CD was open at 132, Davis was pinned in 1:37 at 138, Ness was pinned by Morris at 145, and Henry lost by fall in 55 seconds to Conley at 152.

Luke Jones (160) and Adam Walker (170) grabbed two more wins for CD late in the match.

Jones decisioned Fisher 8-4, while Walker pinned McKim in 3:44.

Albia closed out the contest with pair of forfeit wins at 182 and 195.

John J. Harris Eight wrestlers made the trip to the always tough twoday John J. Harris Tournament held in Corning last Friday and Saturday.

When the dust had settled, seniors Wyatt Dale and Luke Jones led the way, with Dale running the gambit to finish in first. Jones settled for fourth.

The Cardinals were among 23 teams at this event and they finished 15th in the pack with 47.5 points, ahead of Adair Casey/Guthrie Center, Nodaway Valley, Riverside Oakland, Clarinda Academy, Griswold, Clarke, Southwest Iowa, and East Mills.

Missouri Valley topped the leader list with 230.5 pints, followed by Creston-Orient Macksburg 165, and Atlantic 163.5 for the top three. Bedford finished 5th with 132.5, Mount Ayr tied with Shenandoah for 7th with 85 points, Southwest Valley was 11th with 67, and Wayne was 12th with 65.5.

It was a superb day for Dale (113) as he accomplished a goal that has been four years in the making. He has placed at this tournament in the past, but never finished on top.

After a first round bye, he disposed of Davis of Riverside

Oakland in a mere 28 seconds to move on to the quarterfinals.

There he met May of Clarke and won by techfall 18-1. Then, in the semis he faced Moore of Atlantic only to win again by pin in 1:40 to earn him a trip to the finals.

In the final bout, he squared off with Bolton of Creston-Orient Macksburg and won by major decision 12-2 for the gold.

Fellow senior Luke Jones (160) finished the day in fourth place. He too received a first round bye, and then breezed through the next two rounds as he defeated Baumfalk of Red Oak in 49 seconds and Fox of Panorama by decision 12-5.

In the semis, he lost a tough match 5-0 against Daughton of Mount Ayr which sent him to the consolation side with some work to do. He got back on track and beat Tomas of Creston –Orient Macksburg 13-9, but ended the day with another close loss 9-5 at the hands of Dalton of Southwest Valley.

Other results included: Patterson (106) went 0-2; Logan Jones (120) 1-3, winning in the consolation round two with a pin over Hall of Chariton in 3:30; David Walker (126) was 0-2; Davis (138) was 0-2, Ness (145) 1-3, winning a round 2 match over Mudd of Atlantic by a 5-2 decision; and Henry (152) was 0-2.

The grapplers were on the road at Moravia Tuesday night, will travel to Interstate-35 Thursday night, and will compete at Roland Story Saturday.

Girls Basketball

ued the offense with Applegate grabbing a quick basket followed by Lindsey from behind the arc. The defense continued strong allowing the Eagles only 1 basket and a point from the charity stripe.

In the remaining 4:56, Atwood continued leading the offense with 6 more points along with Masters recording a hoop and a couple full court assist passes. Boswell took advantage of a three point play recording the extra point following the basket while drawing the foul.

Lindsey finished the quarter strong with another shot from behind the arc in the last second shot.

The Eagles earned their other 2 points from the charity stripe. The Cardinals lead the first half, 45-5.

The second half was same as the first. Even with the continuous clock, the Cardinals were able to add another 35 points to their score. Masters recorded the first basket, followed by Boswell with a hoop.

Masters recorded another basket after grabbing an offensive rebound.

The remaining 5:25, the Eagles were able to record 7 more points, but the Cardinal offense answered back stronger with 13 points. Kauzlarich started the run with a nice post move and later recording her second basket from behind the arc. Ridgway, Atwood, Buckingham and Boswell each recorded a basket for the 64-12 lead.

The Cardinal offense continued to work like clockwork, adding 16 more points to the boards while the defense shut out the Eagles. Ridgway recorded a full court assist pass to Kauzlarich followed by a CD

team effort to open up a good shot, with Bell assisting Applegate.

The crowd cheered loud after senior Buckingham worked in a hoop followed by Bell after grabbing the offensive rebound.

Vos working the ball, drove the floor then dished to Applegate for the hoop. A minute later Bell was able to take advantage of a shot from the charity stripe.

In the final 27.7 seconds, Lindsey recorded a three point play earning the basket and the extra point. Bell was able to earn the final basket after grabbing a steal and driving to the basket. The Cardinals won 8012.

“I liked that we had 3 players in double figure, and two others were close with 9 and 7,” stated Coach Boothe. “Maizee shot the ball well. Her 3 is getting more consistent from the top of the key. All of our bench came in and gave us good minutes. Everyone played hard and played together.”

Top scorers again were Atwood and Masters with 19 and 14, respectively. Kauzlarich was another double digit scorer with 10 points, followed

by Lindsey with 9, Boswell with 7, Applegate 6, Bell 5, Ridgway and Buckingham 4 a piece, and Vos 2.

The rebounding again was a team effort recording 45. Buckingham lead the boards grabbing 7 rebounds, joined by Bell with 6, Masters and Kauzlarich 5 a piece, Boswell and Atwood 4 each, Applegate 3, Ridgway, Tiana Black and Vos 2 a piece,

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rebounds. Along with Master’s 10, Atwood recorded 7, Kauzlarich 5, Bell 4, Applegate, Chania Vos, and Buckingham 3 a piece, and Ridgway and Boswell 2 each.

Lead scorer Atwood also lead with 5 assists, followed closely by Masters and Ridgway 4 a piece, Kauzlarich 3, Boswell 2, and Bell, Applegate, Vos and Buckingham 1 a piece.

The Cardinal defense was quick grabbing 11 steals. Masters and Kauzlarich each recorded 3, Boswell 2 and Ridgway, Bell and Atwood 1 a piece.

R.M. “Mickey” Onyett Operations Manager

Charliena Carter Area Manager

vs. East Union The Cardinals shut out the Eagles in the first and fourth quarter, while grabbing 26 and 16, respectively. The second and third quarters the Cardinals recorded 19 points each while allowing the Eagles only 5 and 7, respectively.

In the first 3:22, Atwood and Masters lead the scoring with 7 and 6 points, respectively, joined by Kauzlarich with a shot from behind the arc and Ridgway.

Returning to the court after an Eagle time-out, the Cardinals finished the quarter with Atwood recording the next 6 points and Vos finishing the quarter with a hoop. The Cardinals were racking up the team assists as well.

The Cardinal defense was just as tough shutting the Eagles out while grabbing multiple steals that lead into a couple full court pass assists as well as driving the floor for the hoop.

Applegate and Maizee Lindsey coming off the bench contin-

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

The following motor vehicles have been taken into custody and are considered abandoned.

1988 Oldsmobile Toronado VIN: 1G3EZ11C3JU31082 This motor vehicle is being held at Leon Recycling & Auto Parts LLC, 23579 220th St. Leon, IA 50144. You have the right to reclaim these vehicles within ten (10) days after the date of this notice upon payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges, if any, resulting in placing this vehicle and property in custody.

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho St. Leon, IA 50144 2t51 Jan. 17 & 24, 2018

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

January 15, 2018 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on January 15, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Dan Christensen, Robert Bell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2018, regular session. Motion carried.

Throughout the day, the Board met with department heads and held a work session for the FY2019 County Budget.

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

Also in attendance was Assistant to the Engineer Noah Thomas. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve 28E maintenance agreement with Decatur City. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve all three partial payments as presented: BRS-C027(65)—6027, FM-C027(62)—55-27 and BRSC027(57)—60-27. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution 2018-8: Resolution to Participate in the Planning and Development Programs of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION # 2018-8 THIS IS A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Whereas the Economic Development Administration was assigned to administer the provisions of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965; and Whereas the Southern Iowa Council of Governments has been designated by the Economic Development Administration as an Economic Development District and Whereas the State of Iowa and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated the Southern Iowa Council of Governments as the area wide planning organization, and Whereas Decatur County is an active member of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments and participates in formulation of area wide plans and programs, Be It Therefore Resolved by the DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that Decatur County desires to participate in the fiscal year 2019 planning and economic development programs of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments in Iowa Planning Area XIV, consisting of Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union Counties.

Be It Further Resolved by the DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that Decatur County provides $2,990.12 for the operation of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments’ planning and development programs.

Passed and signed this 15th day of January , 2018 Jim Fulton Chairperson Robert Bell Member Dan Christensen Member Attest: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: City Of Leon

Water/Garbage-LR 65.47 Decatur Co. Land Improvement Dirtwork-LR 1,110.00 Dollar General

Supplies 25.10 Ferrellgas, L.P.

L.R. Gas 441.88 Gilbert True Value Home Center

Supplies 19.98 Great Western Bank

Supplies 194.67 GRM Networks

Telephone 87.74 Iowa Dept Of Natural Resources

Collectors Permit 15.00 IWINR, C/O Lori Eberhard

Conf Registration 90.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 105.17 North Lumber & Home Center Inc Supplies 116.92 S.I.R.W.A

Water-SB/LR 66.00 Sport Wade Inc.

Vehicle Tires 16.28 Total $2,354.21 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Jim Fulton Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t52 Jan. 24, 2018

CITY OF LEON

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2018 7:00 PM Mayor Allen Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council present Keith Hinds, Jonathan Erb, Sue Kelly and Darlene Fuller; Absent Joe Stephens.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Fuller to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Erb to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by D Fuller to approve the work needing done to retrofit the new water tank to the Fire Dept. water truck at a cost of $2500 by M & M Welding. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by Sue Kelly for Roy Havens to pay the remaining $78.28 from his December 2017 utility bill and late fees to be waived.

J Erb, S Kelly, and D Fuller, ayes; K Hinds no; motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Erb to approve the Mayor’s appoint-

ment of Hillary Weir, Ray Bishop and Kellie Lesher to the Park & Pool Board.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Fuller seconded by J Erb to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Liz Schmidt and Janis Eastin to the Library Board. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Fuller seconded by S Kelly to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Chet Redman, Marilyn Lesan and Nancy Price to the Low Rent Housing Board. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by S Kelly to approve the increase from $32,000/year to $35,000/ year per contract to Blake Kofoid. All ayes, motion carried Motion by J Erb seconded by S Kelly to adjourn at 7:31pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED:Allen Simmonds, Mayor ATTEST: Denise Simmons City Admin/Clerk 1t52 Jan. 24, 2018

January 2018 Claims Leon Napa Hose/Fitt/Psd Miller Insurance Agency Insurance Great Western Bank GWB HSA Iowa One Call One Calls Baker And Taylor Books Books Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life Sport Wade Inc Battery Elsberry Roger Snow Removal Grand River Mutual Phone Service Hach Company Testing Supplies Decatur County Sheriff Coverage Hy-Vee Food Store Pancake Breakfast State Hygienic Laboratory Water Testing Alliant Energy Gas/Electric Service Leon Journal Reporter Publications Midwest Office Technology Copier Contract MFA Oil Co No Lead/Diesel Kone Inc Quarterly Elevator Contract North Lumber & Home Center Lumber Long Creek Outfitters Hats Cash Drawer Postage WRD Landfill-Solid Waste Landfill Fees WRD Landfill-Qrtly Alloc Quarterly Allocation Leon Plumbing Sawzall/Batt/Drill Reader Service Books Ziegler Cat Element Ross Valve Mfg Co Inc Gasket Kit U S Cellular Cell Phones Micromarketing Assoc DVD Chem-Sult Inc Coag/Sod Perm Duerr Donna Feeding Young Minds Snacks Office Depot Planner/Calendar Pool Tech Midwest Inc Gasket/Bulb Midwest Enviromental Serv Testing Hawkins Inc Azone/Hydrof Graphic Edge Jerseys Miller’s Small Engine Rep Saw Repair Schildberg Construction Road Rock Racom Corporation Knob Kit Coast To Coast Solution01 Program Supplied Williams Phyllis Community Center Contract Aramark Rugs/Mops Great American Financial Copier Contract/Doc Fee Badger Meter Inc Meter Data Technologies Inc Ach Module Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Pest Control Eftps Fed/Fica Tax IA State Withholding State Tax Standard Insurance Standard Ins Delta Dental Delta Dental Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax Ipers Protective Iper Collection Svc 870021/595398 From The Ground Cookies Iowa Poetry Association Book Agrivision Fuel Pump Dunsdon John Mileage Iowa-Des Moines Supply Paper/Tissue Deere Credit Inc Mower Lease ISG Structural Analysis GWB Visa-Lorrie Batt Backup Gilbert Home Comft Service Call Kofoid Blake Ilea Mileage GWB Visa-Denise Dugout Bench Hopkins & Huebner Legal Fees Healthies You Healtiest Pre Global Cc Payments Credit Card Processing Authorize.Net Credit Card Processing Leon Hardware & Appliance Gloves/Pipe/Tape GWB Visa-John Computer Repair Arrowhead Forensics Specimen Kit Cable And Connectivity Batt Backup Heartsmart.Com Aed Pads Sportsystems Bench Payroll Checks Total Payroll Checks

Claims Total

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Road Use Tax Fund

Water Fund

Sewer Fund

Landfill/Garbage Fund

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for January 15, 2018 Board Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Board members present: Igor Takacs, Shaun Schaff, Ray Bishop, Amber Swartz, and Cassy Allen.

Board members absent: None Others in attendance were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, Rudy Evertsen, Amy Whittington, Manuel Atwood, and three guests.

Board President Schaff called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for January 15, 2018 was approved.

• Minutes of the previous meetings on December 18, 2017.

• Financial reports for the following funds: General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Activity, Scholarship, and Lunch and summary list of bills: General Fund $77,879.93 Activity Fund 34,075.15 PPEL Fund 3,173.00 Lunch Fund 19,687.98 Capital Projects 31,416.66 Scholarship Fund 3,748.00 Motion by Bishop, second by Takacs. All motions carried unanimously.

DISTRICT REPORTS: • Principal Whittington talked about student activities. The Unity Club donated almost $400 to help purchase milk for students. Leadership will be the character focus for January. A water bottle filling station was recently installed at South Elementary provided through a grant submitted by Justine Buckingham and Deanna Stone.

• Principal Evertsen talked about

$359.13 $381.00 $6,522.42 $27.40 $162.23 $15,243.48 $569.58 $171.95 $110.00 $486.65 $974.38 $4,385.09 $551.39 $99.50 $12,264.43 $167.12 $96.65 $2,012.18 $1,109.79 $20.10 $59.90 $4.78 $4,443.69 $4,942.50 $185.00 $44.48 $53.78 $46.65 $310.69 $151.62 $5,410.11 $24.97 $25.46 $735.45 $830.00 $2,637.09 $52.28 $185.23 $243.12 $51.40 $67.82 $173.33 $311.38 $258.74 $180.67 $1,108.08 $270.00 $15,244.46 $2,648.00 $172.20 $713.26 $44.10 $10,214.21 $1,230.28 $25.00 $9.00 $417.93 $104.33 $241.28 $236.88 $2,700.00 $146.50 $278.05 $83.16 $1,856.93 $256.00 $63.00 $402.08 $15.80 $206.56 $186.86 $50.50 $408.00 $67.00 $635.00 $46,641.52 $153,820.58 $46,344.31 $20,916.87 $39,454.48 $19,637.59 $27,467.33

staff professional development opportunities and student activities. Staff reviewed the Iowa School Report Card and classroom and common area expectations for work with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Beat Cancer Week was held January 8-13. Activities for the week consisted of daily dress-up themes, an assembly, and ended with games, meal, and auctions with proceeds going to support the Journey for Joy Foundation. A successful “Clear the Halls” drill with Leon City Police, Ringgold County Sheriff, and drug dogs was conducted January 9.

• Guidance Counselor, Manuel Atwood, talked about My Academic Plan (MAP), a career exploration and decision making program created through Iowa State University. Students can plan their high school course schedule with their career goals in mind and explore career options that best match their interests, work values, and skills.

Eight through twelfth grade students continually reassess their own interest, values, and skills and re-explore career options as they progress through their high school career.

ACTION ITEMS: • The board approved the District Career Development Plan for 2016-17, which guides the individual career and academic planning process for students in grades 8-12. Motion by Swartz, second by Takacs. Motion carried unanimously. The plan for 2017-18 will be ready for approval in the spring.

• The board approved the 28E agreement with Decatur County for use of the district’s bus barn wash bay. Motion by Bishop, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved the first reading to update board policy 402–Equal Employment Opportunity. Motion by Takacs, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Superintendent Coffelt talked

about the start of the 2018 legislative session, including Governor Reynold’s recommendation of 1.5% growth rate for supplemental state aid (SSA). IASB is holding their annual Day on the Hill, Tuesday, January 30.

• Superintendent Coffelt shared the Iowa Department of Education School Report Card. Principal Whittington explained how to navigate the site and understand the data. Comparison student achievement data with conference and similar districts was also reviewed. School Report Cards can be viewed at: http://reports.educateiowa. gov/schoolreportcard • Focus for the February 16 professional development will include: continued development of District Vision/ Mission/Values, creation of a District Handbook, development of the 201819 calendar, and transition from the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF federal grant) to Teacher Leadership and Compensation System (TLC state aid). This is an optional day for certified staff.

• Upcoming Meetings: a. Joint Board Meeting: Monday, February 19, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. – High School Library b. Regular Meeting: Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. – High School Library ADJOURNMENT: Takacs moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

The board entered into an exempt session at 8:06 p.m. per Iowa Code 20.17(3) – Collective Bargaining Strategy Session, ending at 8:40 p.m.

BILLS FOR APPROVAL JANUARY 15, 2018 PPEL Fund GreatAmerica Financial Services Monthly Lease for copy machines $1,679.00 Enterprise Financial Time Clock System - semi-annual payment $1,494.00 Total $3,173.00

Capital Projects Fund Bond & Interest Fund Monthly Transfer for Sales Tax Revenue Bond Principal & Interest Payment $31,416.66 Total $31,416.66

Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND BMO Mastercard Supplies $636.45 Highland Dairy milk $2,796.91 HyVee Groceries $895.62 Loffredo fresh fruit andveggies $3,450.27 Hobart Replace Main Kitchen Garbage disposal $3,628.36 Martin Bros. dish chemicals/ supplies/food $1,776.08 Leon Hardware supplies $33.91 US Foods food $6,470.38 Fund Total: $19,687.98

GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 1-15-2018 1st Ayd Corporation Transportation General Supplies 364.00 Ad-Vance Chemical Co Ltd Transportation General Supplies 156.70 Agriland FS, Inc. Diesel 4,238.26 Agrivision Repair Parts & Additives 331.45 Alliant Energy / IPL Electric & Gas 9,149.07 Amazon.Com Building & Tech Supplies 527.88 America’s Best Water Treaters, Inc. Maintenance Service 721.88 American Flagpole & Flag Co. Grounds Supplies 99.95 Beth’s Notes Pd Materials 99.00 Bmo Harris Mastercard Tap Grant Registrations & Travel, Computer Hardware, Instructional Supplies, Software & Pd Materials 18,144.45 C D Activity Fund Reallocate Registration Fees 115.00 Central Decatur Lunch Fund 1st Semester Staff Meals & Supplies 10,184.35 City Of Leon Water, Sewer & Garbage 3,235.64 Clear Image Glass & Mirror Llc Building Repair 1,600.00 DCLI, Llc Snow Removal 1,965.00 Decatur County Golf Club Facility Rental 1,500.00 Dickey-Kotz, Michele Grant Evaluation Fee 1,000.00 Dollar General General Supplies 79.30 Doors Inc. Building Repair 240.00 Gilbert True Value Building & Instructional Supplies 207.42 Gopher Sport Instructional Supplies 1,134.90 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 730.60 Green Hills AEA Instructional & General Supplies 124.57 GRM Networks Telephone & Internet 1,634.29 Halferty, Nancy Grant Evaluation Fee 1,000.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn & Pest Control Monthly Pest Control Service 190.00 Hillyard/Des MoiNes Sanitary Supply Building & Cleaning Supplies 1,210.38 Hy-Vee Instructional Supplies 583.61 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards Registrations & Idatp Dues & Fees 1,866.00 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services Medicaid Non-Fed Share 4,863.34 Isfis, Inc. Background Checks & Registration 280.00 Kimball Midwest Transportation General Supplies 442.28 Law Office Of Verle W. Norris Legal Service 1,100.00 Leader Services

Purchased Service 342.49 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc TransportatIon General Supplies 14.98 Leon Journal Reporter Publication Fees & Supplies 828.48 Leon Napa Transportation General Supplies 487.20 McGraw-Hill School Education Textbooks 1,793.42 Midwest Symposium For Leadership For Behavior Disorders Registrations 540.00 Plumb Supply Company Building Repairs 394.59 Porter Electric Building Electrical Repair 1,173.76 Really Great Reading Instructional Supplies 385.00 Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc. Instructional Supplies 233.78 Rieman Music East Band Resale 18.20 Smith And Son Transportation General Supplies 45.00 South Central Ia Community Foundation Memorial 30.00 Thomas Bus Sales Inc. Repair Parts 284.63 Travis Mechanical & Controls Llc Hvac Repair 1,469.80 U.S. Postal Service Stamps & Newsletter Postage 367.00 U.S.Cellular Custodial Cell Service 104.78 Unity Point At Home Purchased Service 247.50 TOTAL $77,879.93 ACTIVITY FUND AND FUND 81 BILLS FOR APPROVAL 1-15-2018 Bishop, Larry Officiating 130.00 Bmo Harris Mastercard Licensing Fees, Supplies, Fundraiser Merchandise & Travel 1,878.78 Brandt, Dave Officiating 70.00 BSN Sports, Inc. Clothing 817.65 Busch, Scott Officiating 100.00 Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Supplies 167.06 Central Decatur Athletic Booster Club Supplies 80.00 Dannco Helmets, Awards & Supplies 1,828.90 Eckles, Rick Officiating 90.00 Flaws, Jim Officiating 100.00 Frost, Kevin Officiating 130.00 Gilbert True Value Supplies 41.78 Goos, Neil Officiating 130.00 Graphic Edge Clothing 1,211.83 Hy-Vee Concessions & Fundraiser Merchandise 13,384.47 Invinci Graphics Il Llc Clothing 242.00 Jostens Yearbook Deposit 3,240.00 Katie Jones Family Helping Hats Day Donation 1,615.46 Lipper, Kim Officiating 100.00 Mount Ayr Athletics Entry Fee 125.00 Mount Ayr Community School Meal Fees 40.00 National FFA Organization Clothing & Supplies 1,277.37 North High School Entry Fee 90.00 Office Machines Co Supplies 64.90 Pepsi-Cola Concessions 746.01 Pierce Bros. Repair Supplies 134.00 Podium Ink, Inc. Clothing & Record Boards 4,904.00 Renaud, Kurt Officiating 100.00 Sam’s Club Direct Concessions 205.40 Select Physical Therapy Inc. Purchased Service 450.00 Southwest Valley Schools Entry Fee 100.00 Teater, Mark Officiating 90.00 Walmart Supplies 90.54 Weber, Chris Officiating 100.00 Winterset High School Entry Fee 100.00 Wuestewald, Adam Officiating 100.00 TOTAL $34,075.15

FUND 81 - SCHOLARSHIPS Des Moines Area Comm. College Kyle Potter & Jentri Hullinger 366.00 Drake University Financial Aid Mary Lindsey 200.00 Fort Scott Community College Chance Masters 250.00 Graceland University Keegan Bethards 1,000.00 Iowa State University Lily Simon 366.00 Kirkwood Community College Justin Shields 900.00 Simpson College Raegan Boothe 216.00 Southwestern Community College Tara Showers 250.00 University Of Rochester Haylee Horn 200.00 TOTAL $3,748.00 SIGNED:Shaun Schaff

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CITY OF GRAND RIVER

Regular Council Meeting January 11, 2018 The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Craig Stogdill at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call was taken. Council members present were: Mike Adkisson, Camron Collier, Linda Hunt, and Nevin Collier. Sandy White was absent.

C. Collier made a motion to approve the agenda, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Due to the absent of White, the bank reconciliations for December will be done in February.

The clerk added claims to the post office for general, one roll of stamps at $49.00 and three rolls of stamps for the sewer at $147.00.

C. Collier made a motion to approve the consent agenda, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

A building permit was submitted to the council by Lane Davis. C. Collier made a motion to approve the building permit, Hunt 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

Dennis Adkisson was present to request three separate liquor licenses for the American Legion Hall during the suppers for the next three months. N. Collier made a motion to approve the licenses, Adkisson 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Dennis Adkisson also addressed the council that the legion will supply the poles and flags if the city is going to implement the avenue of flags. He also expressed to the council the Lions Club, Community Center, and the legion are willing to contribute to the purchase of a slide in for the fire department.

The dredging at the lagoon was discussed.

The fire department received a very generous donation to purchase new pagers.

Adkisson made a motion to create a charge account with O’Reilly Auto Parts, Hunt 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

The mayor addressed the council concerning salaries for the employees.

C. Collier made a motion the employees receive a raise of $25.00 per paycheck, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The clerk’s notary is due to expire in March. The clerk asked for the city to pay for renewal. Hunt made a motion the city pay for the renewal, Adkisson 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The council discussed the dog problem. The residents need to call the sheriff’s office about dogs running at large.

The sealed bids for the cabinets were opened. A bid received from Lane Davis was $65.00. The second bid received from Craig Stogdill was $105.73. Adkisson made a motion to accept the bid from Stogdill, Hunt 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

The minimal interest the city is receiving on the Capital Fund was discussed. The city will check with the bank and Hunt will check with a credit union.

C. Collier made a motion to adjourn the meeting, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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(SEWER) $1,689.07 RECEIPTS General $5,921.75 Sewer $2,306.22 SIGNED: Craig Stogdill Mayor ATTEST: Cheryl German City Clerk 1t52 Jan. 24, 2018

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I-START COORDINATOR Full-time position available within the County Rural Offices of Social Services (CROSS) Mental Health Region. The Region includes Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, and Wayne County. Travel will be required throughout the seven counties. The Coordinators office will be in Pella, Iowa. I-START’s central office is in Mason City, Iowa.

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16 points.”

“We did a great job moving the ball on offense and attacking their defense. It was a special moment to be a part of Carter scoring his 1,000th point. He has put in much time over the years and I’m glad he achieved that milestone. He always shows his appreciation for his teammates and how they’ve supported him.”

Boothe not only finished his job of reaching 1000 points against the Trojans, he also lead the scoring with 23, including going 4 for 4 from behind the arc. Atwood followed closely with 21 points, along with Petty and Porter 4 a piece, and Pedersen and Spidle 2 each.

Atwood was another double double as the leader on the boards pulling down 10 rebounds, along with Spidle with 4, Pedersen and Boothe with 3 a piece and Petty and Porter 1 each.

Lead scorer Boothe also lead the assists with 5, joined

by Petty, Spidle, Porter and Atwood 2 a piece and Pedersen 1.

Boothe and Spidle lead with steals grabbing 3 and 2, respectively, along with Petty, Pedersen, Porter and Atwood with 1 a piece.

The Leon/Mount Ayr Knights of Columbus Council #12216 held their annual free throw contest at Central Decatur High School on Sunday, January 21, 2018. The winners will advance to the district competition which will be held in Osceola on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Winners (left to right) - Girls: Elsa Schaff, age 9, Central Decatur; Aniston Jones, age 11, Central Decatur; Mara Dykes, age 13, Central Decatur; and Lyndsey Dale, age 14, Central Decatur. Boys: Tanner Streit, age 9, Mount Ayr; Nash Dykes, age 11, Central Decatur; Abram Hall, age 13, Central Decatur; and Skyler Stamps, age 14, Diagonal.

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and Lindsey 1.

Lead scorers also led with assists with Atwood and Masters, 6 and 5, respectively, joined with Ridgway and Kauzlarich 3 a piece, Bell and Vos 2 each, and Black, Applegate and Buckingham 1 a piece.

The Cardinal defense was quick with their hands grabbing 21 steals. Atwood lead with 7, joined by Masters with 5, Boswell, Bell, and Kauzlarich 2 a piece, and Ridgway, Black and Vos 1 each.

The Cardinals are back on the road this next week, traveling to Southeast Warren on Tuesday, January 23 and Nodaway Valley Friday, hosting Martensdale-St. Marys next Tuesday, January 30 and Mount Ayr February 2 then finishing the season at Wayne on February 6. Post season brackets are to come out January 24.

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jans were hot from behind the arc and answered back to tie the game at 27.

The remaining 1:22, Atwood put up another basket for the lead only to be answered back by the Trojans for the half-time tie at 29-29.

The scoring slowed down for both sides. Boothe scored the first 4 points for the Cardinals. The Trojans answered back with a shot from behind the arc. Pedersen was next taken to the charity stripe recording 1 of the 2 attempts for the 34-32 lead.

Pleasantville had a chance to tie the game from the charity stripe but missed both. Atwood was taken to the charity stripe next securing both stretching the lead to 36-32.

With 2:19 remaining, Boothe drove to the basket for another 2 points and the Trojans were able to only secure one of the charity stripe shots for the Cardinal 38-33 lead after the third quarter.

The Cardinals dominated the final 8 minutes to finish what they started. In the first 90 seconds, Pleasantville was taken to the charity stripe and took advantage of both. Boothe answered back with his fourth shot from behind the arc.

The next 90 seconds, the Trojans were able to add 4 more points while Atwood scored another hoop and Spidle made 1 of his 2 attempts from the charity stripe maintaining the 44-39 lead.

In the next minute, Pleas-

antville was able to narrow the gap after securing both shots from the charity stripe, 44-41.

The Cardinals stepped up their game in the next 2 minutes, executing great ball movement, and worked in a couple team effort baskets. Boothe drove to the basket dishing off to Atwood to jumpstart the point run. Soon after the Cardinals had another successful passing game starting with Boothe to Atwood to Porter for the basket. The same trio worked in another basket with passes from Boothe to Porter to Atwood for the hoop, stretching the lead to 50-41.

In remaining 1:56, the Cardinals continued to outscore the Trojans 6-4. Boothe drove to the basket making another three point play with the basket and the extra point. Atwood, also taken to the line, executed both free throw shots. Boothe finished the game with another shot from the charity stripe for the Cardinal 56-45 win.

“We knew it would be a slugfest from the opening tip and we would have to complete every possession,” stated Coach Zach Clark. “We didn’t have a great first half defensively, but were able to lock in during the 2nd half and hold them to only

NASP at Central Decatur NASP stands for the National Archery in Schools Program and involves teaching archery skills and safety in school P.E. classes and after school clubs that compete in local, state and national events. The archery is done indoors and all archers are required to use identical equipment and targets. The Iowa DNR coordinates the program in Iowa and manages the local and state events. Central Decatur has been involved in the program for 10 years now. Coaches are trained and certified by the DNR and Central Decatur has several parents that are trained to coach NASP. The after school group has practiced at the fairgrounds since September and have had about 40 practices up till now.

The P.E. classes are doing archery in class now and the after school club is practicing at the school three nights a week (see school events calendar). Students interested in being part of the after school archery club need only attend a practice to be enrolled. The only cost is a small ¬fee per tournament ($2-$3) each.

The club has competed in several events with as few as 4 to as many as 16 competing this year. The events attended and top finishers for Central Decatur are listed below. Archers compete in one of three age groups for Elementary, Middle School or High School archers.

On August 8th Lorenzo Austin and Kurious Austin attended the IBA,NASP state tournament at Eldora Iowa.

Lorenzo shot a 239 and placed 3rd and Kurious had a 199 and placed 6th.

On December 2 4 archers attended the Bulldogs Bullseye event at Ottumwa, Iowa.

Kurious Austin was the winner for C-D with a score of 249 good for 5th place. The archers also shot in a 3-D tournament while

there and Kurious shot a 153 to give him 7th place.

On December 9th 14 attended the East Union bullseye shoot in Afton. Top archer on that day was Ethan Bundt with a 272, good for 13th place. On the same day, archers also shot in a 3-D tournament at Afton.

They did much better in the 3-D shoot as Ethan shot a 263 for 7th place. Dylan Stanfill shot a 257 giving him 5th in the MS class.

Lorenzo Austin shot a 247 for 8th place. Kurious Austin shot a 233 which gave him 3rd in the Elem. division. Ethan Schmidt had a 158 for 7th, Leighanna Bundt a 140 for 8th and Jazlyn Byrd a 120 for 10th.

On December 27th 16 archers competed at Diagonal in their Holiday bullseye tournament. Lorenzo Austin shot a 257 for 9th place, Kurious Austin shot a 239 for 4th place in the Elem. class and Maddox Kistler shot a 222 for 7th place.

On the weekend of January 13 the group shot in two tournaments at Afton and Chariton.

At East Union Kurious Austin was our top archer with a 226 for 3rd place. Leighanna Bundt had a 141 giving her 9th place.

At Chariton Ethan Bundt shot a 270 which gave him 9th place.

Kurious Austin shot a 228 that gave him 9th place. Leighanna Bundt was our top place winner with a score of 216 giving her 2nd place in the Elem. division.

The remaining archery events for the year are listed below. If you are interested in being a spectator, contact a coach, parent or archer to find out which flight time they are shooting in for the event.

2-3-18 Diagonal 2-10-18 Central Decatur 2-17-18 Greenfield 2-24-18 Central Decatur 3-10 & 11 State Shoot at Iowa State Fairgrounds

vs. East Union

Spidle, coming off the bench, lead the scoring with 15 points, including going 4 for 5 from behind the arc. Boothe followed with 11, joined by Atwood with 10, Michel Evertsen 9, Pedersen 8, Dawson Kernen 6, Porter and Kole Minnick 4 a piece, and Kolby Hewlett, Petty, and Cash Tharp with 2 each.

Atwood, Pedersen and Evertsen lead the boards each grabbing 5 rebounds a piece, Petty, Boothe and Porter with 3 each, and Hewlett, Chandler Smith, Spidle, Kernen and Tharp with 1 a piece.

Boothe lead the assists with 12, joined by Hewlett with 5, Evertsen 2, and Pedersen, Smith, Spidle and Atwood 1 a piece.

Atwood was quick with his hands grabbing 3 steals, along with 1 each by Petty, Pedersen, Smith, Spidle, Evertsen, Boothe, Porter and Minnick.

“We knew we should win this game, but it was a matter of taking care of business and doing things the right way,” stated Coach Clark. “We were sparked on the night by Cauy Spidle’s hot hand from the 3 point line.

It was a great team offensive effort. We assisted on 85% of our baskets which proves we were playing to get the best shot for the team.”

“Defensively, we held them to three single digit quarters.

We hope to continue to improve on both sides of the ball as we enter the homestretch of the

season.”

The Cardinals are back on the road this next week, traveling to Southeast Warren on Tuesday, January 23 and Nodaway Valley Friday, hosting Martensdale-St. Marys next

Tuesday, January 30 and Mount Ayr February 2, then traveling to Lamoni (JV/Var. Boys Only) on Monday, February 5 then finishing the season at Wayne on February 6.