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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 24
Doors Open at New 'Home' for Living Hope Church
Inside Living Hope''s Church during early phase of construction. by Pastor Jeremy Quigley Living Hope, a non- denominational Christian church, has a new 15,000 sq ft home on the corner of HWY 2 & 69 in Leon. Finishing touches remain as the playground and some
of the decorative aspects of the entryway are still under construction. However, the congregation opened their doors there last month. While covid was the death knell for many churches across the
The large congregation area at Living Hope Church drew the Quigley family to attend seven years ago. Those reasons along with the contemporary worship music are still echoed by many who visit and choose to make Living Hope their home, coming weekly from as far
away as Indianola and Cameron, MO. “After two years of finding bigger places to meet, knocking down walls at our old facility, finishing Sunday school
Roping with partner 4th - Blake Steuk, 79 Mason Appleton clock- points, $218.08. ing a 4.6 second time, earned 4th with a 5.4, BULL RIDING winning $1,330.10. winning $931.07 and 41 contestants Carsyn Tharp and Will 1st - LeRoy Miller, BAREBACK Haug recorded a 6.4, 8 contestants 87 points, $913.68; 2nd tying for 8th place win1st - Ty Blessing, - Maverick Smith, 83 ning $66.50. The real 87 points, $902.40; 2nd points, $761.40; 3rd prize was probably - Maverick Griffin, 85 Gideon Stutsman, 75 beating out dad Ryan points, $541.44; and 3rd points, $609.12; 4th Tharp and Jason Haug - Mike Fred, 78 points, Wayne Miller, 74 points, with a 7.2, unfortunate$360.96. $456.84; and 5th -Reno ly finishing just out of Meeks, 68 points, the money. SADDLE BRONC $304.50. Clay Clayman was 18 contestants announced as the All 1st - Cauy Masters, STEER WRESTLING Around Cowboy, re85 points, $872.32; 2nd 23 contestants ceiving 1st in the Steer Weston Pierschbacher, 1st - Clay Clayman, Wrestling with a 3.9 81 points, $654.24; 3rd 3.9 seconds, $808.40; second time, winning - Chance Masters, 80 2nd - Samuel Daly, 4.2 $808.40 and 2nd in Team points, $436.16; and seconds, $606.30; 3rd
- Jake Johnson, 4.3 seconds, $202.10; 4th Slim Steve Allgood, 4.3 seconds, $202.10; and 5th - Brian Schaefer, 4.3 seconds, $202.10.
US, it accelerated the numerical growth at Living Hope. “People were hungry for hope, fellowship and to learn what was true and unchanging in the midst of so many falsehoods and shifting narratives. In a time of loneliness
and uncertainty, many people found an anchor in Jesus and a spiritual family at Living Hope,” Pastor Jeremy Quigley said. The friendliness of the people and the clear biblical teaching of the gospel is what
2022 Leon Rodeo Pays Out Over $40K This year's hot weather may not have been ideal like last year but fortunately Mother Nature didn't have any impact on the Leon Rodeo from achieving the top performances, including many local talents. Crowds flocked to the arena for the event which was held July 1-4. This year, contestant numbers of 468 competing for top prize money were comparable to last year's 470, but still down from three years ago of 593 (pre-Covid). This year a total of $40,183.32 was paid out in prize money. Eleven states were represented: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas,
Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, Texas and Nebraska. While there were several local cowboys and cowgirls that competed, only a hand full raked in prize money. After last year just finishing out of the money in Saddle Bronc, Cauy Masters made sure this year was not a repeat, finishing 1st earning $872.32 with a score of 85, taking advantage of a re-ride, joined by Weston Pierschbacher of Kellerton in 2nd with 81 winning $654.24 and Chance Masters earning 3rd with an 80 for the prize of $436.16. In Team Roping Trent Schuldt and Chad Day
Rodeo runs deep in the blood with the Masters' family and competing in the Leon Rodeo tops them all. Pictured left to right are Logan Allen and Shyanne (Masters) Allen, Cauy Masters, Layni Masters, Chance Masters, Alli Masters and Joslynn Masters (spouse of Chance).
County Fair Begins Today (Photo by Maizee Lindsey) Mark Smith, Leon Rodeo Chairman, inducated Marcia Stephens into the Rodeo Hall of Fame prior to the start of the rodeo July 1.
Stephens Inducted into Rodeo Hall of Fame
During the 2022 Leon Rodeo, Marcia Stephens was recognized in front of the rodeo crowd on the first night of the rodeo, being inducted into the Leon Rodeo Hall of Fame. Marcia is the face you see here, there and everywhere (yet always wants to remain behind the scene) anytime you are needing help with extra hands or when helping to promote the Leon area. She truly lives by the Small Town Big Heart motto. A plaque of the past recipients is hanging on the wall in the Leon Rodeo Museum. These names include Blair Applegate (1998), Dr. Thomas Viner (1999), Art Fritcher (2000), Harold Norris (2001), Dick Scrivner (2002), Don Decker (2003), Cecil Parson (2004), Original Rodeo Committee Members (2005), Chet Redman (2006), Larry Conley (2008), Terry Boyd (2011), Doyle Deemer (2013), James Sears, Dennis Hearron (2015), Sharon Hamaker (2017), Boom Boom Shawn Thompson (2018), Bobby Reid (2019).
The Decatur County Fair begins its six day run today (Wednesday) at the fairgrounds located at the north edge of Leon. The following are daily highlights for the fair. Day one, Wednesday, July 13, begins with the judging of the 4-H static projects in the 4-H building starting at 9:00 a.m. At 7:00 p.m., the Mike Hampton Memorial Stage will be the location of the crowning of the 2022 Fair Princess and Queen and also the 4-H Style Show and Educational Presentations. Thursday, day 2, is check in day for all animals and poultry being shown during the fair. Open class check in is from 8:00 a.m. to Noon
and judging begins at 1:00 p.m. The horse show starts at 10:00 a.m. In the evening will be the annual Farm Bureau Member dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Bill Riley Talent Show at 7:00 p.m. at the Mike Hampton Memorial Stage. On Friday morning July 15, the breeding and market swine show will get underway at 8:00 a.m. in the Jim Scott Pavilion. Following the swine show will be the sheep and meat goat show at 1:00 p.m. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Decatur County Naturalist Kayla Clausen will be giving a make and take educational presentation. In the rodeo are(continued on page 12)
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BARRELL RACING 118 contestants 1st Randy Prindle, 14.323 seconds, $1,621.50; 2nd Lacinda Rose, 14.366, $1,297.20; 3rd - Sydney Cutting, 14.394, $972.90; 4th - Kymber Stark, 14.474, $713.46; 5th -Ally Mullenbach, 14.542, $583.74; 6th JoAnne Haug, 14.577, $389.16; 7th - Annie Herr, 14.6, $324.30; 8th - Sierra Smith, 14.631, $259.44; 9th - Jodie Greig, 14.636, $194.58; and 10th - Lisa Luther, 14.665, $129.72. TEAM ROPING 81 contestants 1st - Ryan VonAhn and Kollin VonAhn, 4.3 seconds, $1,529.65 each; 2nd - Mason Appleton and Clay Clayman, 4.6 seconds, $1,330.10 each; 3rd - Luke Fenton and Patrick Houchins, 5.2 seconds, $1,130.59 each; 4th - Trent Schuldt and Chad Day, 5.4 seconds, $931.07 each; 5th - Will Jones and Tanner Whetham, 5.6 seconds, $631.80 each; 6th - Quiton Sawyer and Carson Stroup, 5.6 (continued on page 12)
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DEATH NOTICE OWENS, Edna Joanne, 82, of Indianola, Iowa, and formerly of Lineville, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehab Center in Norwalk, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with son-in-law, Roy Miller officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. HACKLER, Marjorie Jean, 84, of Leon, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Westview Acres in Leon. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon. Survivors include her husband, Hubert Hackler of Leon and her five daughters, Ruth Gibson, Penny Howard, Lori Frey, Michelle Frey and Marjorie Evert.
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EDNA JOANNE OWENS Edna Joanne Owens, age 82, of Indianola, Iowa passed away July 6, 2022 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehab Center in Norwalk, Iowa. She was born August 26, 1939 in Lineville, Iowa to Harry and Susan Irene (Moore) Smith. She married the love of her life, Loren Lyle Owens, in December, 1957, who preceded her in death in 2021. They were blessed with three children, Jay Wesley, Lorena Jo, and Scotty Warren. Joanne was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and
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to all who had a part in our 4th of July Celebration 2022 Theme: “RODEO LIGHTS & COUNTRY NIGHTS”
Rodeo Committee; Local Law Enforcement; Volunteer Fire Department; Boy Scout Troop 102, Josh Bragg; Decatur County Veterans - Mike Durrell, Steve Willis, Randy Hullinger, Bob Redman, Manny Atwood, Bob Frey; Freedom Riders & Rodeo Royalty; Leon Library – John Dunsdon, Mary Stoner, Jim & Mary Johnston; Dec Co Board of Supervisors ; Parade - Liz Schmidt & SIRF, Sandy, Slim, Jaden & Millie; Announcer – Loring Miller & Phyllis, Jack VanLaar, SCIT Theatre; Pancake Breakfast - Larry & Connie Richard and Crew; Leon Pool, Cayle Buckingham & Lifeguards – Splashapalooza; Leon Journal Reporter – The Entire Lindsey Family; Special Recognition to 2021 Citizen of the Year – Sally Dykes and 2021 Rising Star – Kayla Clausen; Conner Christensen; Friends of Little River Trails Trail Trot, a great event; All who joined as participants and spectators. We Are Blessed in Leon, Iowa!! Leon Chamber of Commerce
embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She made friends everywhere she went and could turn an ordinary event into a celebration. Joanne grew up in rural Humeston, Iowa, and had many fond memories of her country life that deeply touched her soul. She loved being outdoors - seeing colorful flowers (that she struggled to grow), feeling fresh breezes, and bird watching. She graduated from Lineville, Iowa, in 1957, where she was active in many clubs, played basketball, was a cheerleader and crowned homecoming queen. Joanne was a gifted writer and wrote numerous poems, short stories and plays for her church and other organizations. She served on the board of Writer’s Workshop and impacted budding creative minds as a leader for Young Writer’s Workshop. Joanne was very involved with the ministry efforts of the Nazarene Church in Indianola, Iowa. She was involved in the Missionary Society, Director of Children’s Church and Bible Quizzing programs. With her creative talents she formed a Drama Club Ministry where her skills for writing, producing, directing, costuming and organizing shined. Joanne retired from Visiting Nurse Services where she worked as the head billing clerk and assistant bookkeeper. She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and Iowa Hawkeye basketball and football. Joanne was an active member of life. All who loved her dearly will never forget her wit, charm, grace and undying love and care for them. Preceding her in death were her parents; and siblings and spouses, Phyllis and Doyle Martin, Harvey and Betty Smith, and Raymond Smith. Survivors include her children, Jay and Sharon Owens of Milo, Iowa, Lorena Jo and
Roy Miller of Lebanon, Ohio, and Scott and Dawn Owens of Olathe, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Justin Owens, Travis Owens, Alec Roshek, Evan Roshek, Steven Welty, Jr., Grant Owens, Colton Owens, and Hope Owens; eight great grandchildren, Parker, Mason, Hayden, Kinley, Khloe, Titus, Noah, and Roman; sisters-in-law, Ruth Smith of Ames, Iowa, Shirley Owens and Linda Owens, both of Leon, Iowa; brotherin-law, Marion Owens of Indianola; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
New Living Hope Church Opens Doors Adult and Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m.-noon. Nursery available for both. (continued from page 1)
at the Bullpen then jumping in the car and driving across town for the worship service,” Quigley said, “it’s nice to finally be under one roof again and not be on top of each other.” The new facility sits on 22 acres that will be further developed and offers expanded Sunday school offerings from nursery through teens and adults as well as a spacious auditorium and fellowship hall. “We are incredibly thankful to the Lord for all of the hardworking volunteers and generous donors whose team-work has made this project a reality,” Quigley said. “Our hope is to be a continued blessing to the community and we look forward to you visiting us on Sunday morning and taking a look around.” Advertise in and Support your Local Information Source. The Leon Journal-Reporter 641-446-4151
Urology Services Available at DCH Don’t travel far from home for your specialty care. The DCH Outpatient Clinic hosts 15 specialty clinics each month, and we have plenty of appointments to meet your needs. One of the services available in the DCH Outpatient Clinic is urology. Dr. Brian Gallagher, MD, provides urological care two days every month at Decatur County Hospital. The urology clinic focuses on conditions related to the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and adrenal glands); and the male reproductive system (including penis, prostate and testicles). Dr. Gallagher helps patients by diagnosing and treating bladder disorders, bladder can-
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report
July 1 - 8, 2022
NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
07/01 SO responded to a single vehicle accident on I35 southbound near the 11 mile marker. Lamoni PD responded to a civil issue in Lamoni. SO responded to a civil issue on N State St. in Lamoni. SO responded to a theft on 235th Ave north of Leon. Lamoni PD responded to an employee dispute at Subway in Lamoni. SO responded to a civil issue near Leon. SO responded to a suspicious person on 220th St. south of Decatur. Lamoni PD responded to a criminal mischief issue regarding garbage cans in Lamoni. SO and SIRWA respond-
cer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction, incontinence, kidney stones, kidney disorders, male infertility, prostate cancer, prostate disorders, and more. Dr. Gallagher also provides outpatient surgical procedures to treat these conditions as needed, along with traditional outpatient procedures such as vasectomies. Our patients love Dr. Gallagher and the personal care he provides. Loretta Stutzman says “Our family very highly recommends Dr. Gallagher! We love his high-quality care and the compassion he shows to his patients and families.” To learn more, call 641-446-2285 to schedule your appointment, or learn more at www. decaturcounty hospital.org/urology. For more information on all of our services, visit w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa. ed to a water main break in Davis City. SO responded to a dispute in Davis City. SO, Leon PD, Lamoni PD, and ISP responded to a threat in the Weldon area. 07/02 SO and Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Paul Vaughn access road. SO responded to a civil dispute on W Main St. in Davis City. Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious vehicle at the Industrial Hardfacing site. Lamoni PD responded to loud music at the Lamoni HyVee Pharmacy in Lamoni. SO responded to trash burning near W Mill St. in Davis City. Leon PD responded to a dog bite at the DCH in Leon. Lamoni PD, ISP, DCH, and Lamoni EMS responded to an intoxicated male on N Clark St. in Lamoni. 07/03 Lamoni PD responded to a fireworks complaint on W 2nd St. in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to suspicious persons at Kum & Go in Lamoni. SO responded to a fireworks complaint on S Church St. in Garden Grove. 07/04 Leon PD and SO re-
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Social News 65th Wedding Anniversary
with a Card Shower on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Cards may be sent to: The family of Melvin Melvin and Peggy Gray, and Peggy Gray would 200 Crown Colony, Apt. like to honor their 65th H-1, Lamoni, IA 50140. Wedding Anniversary
Dr. Gallagher Onsite for 2 Days Since April
The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met April 27, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Members present were: Denise Elefson, Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, and Rebekah Mendenhall. Others present were: Mike Johnston (CEO), Tara Spidle (CFO), Kelly Barker (CNO), Jo Beth Smith (CHRO), and Shannon Erb (Director of Marketing and Business Development), and Dr. Ed Wehling (Chief of the Medical Staff). Denise Elefson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Linda Chastain noted positive comments received about improvements in Dietary. Motion carried to approve the following Consent Agenda: (1) Regular Meeting Minutes March 2022 (2) March 2022 Accounts Payable (AP): $1,320,119.00 (3) March 2022 Payroll: $754,531.00 (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs March 2022: $14,953.00. Mike Johnston presented the CEO Update to the Board of Trustees as below: Update on construction progress for the new Outpatient Clinic building and second (2nd) operating room. Despite
some minor issues with materials, DCH remains on schedule for completion in September 2022 and expect to be moved in and operational no later than November 2022. Urology – April 27, 2022 represented the first month in which Dr. Gallagher was onsite for two (2) days. In this first additional day, he saw twentythree (23) patients and performed one (1) surgical procedure. In May of 2022, Dr. Gallagher will switch to the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month [due to demand]. A discussion was held concerning the new Tactical Paramedic Program collaboration with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. Approval of Revised Organizational Chart to be Effective May 01, 2022. Motion carried unanimously. Tara Spidle presented the financial report for March 2022: Total gross revenue was $3.2 million in March 2022. March had an operating loss of $151,242 with a net loss of $60,751. Motion carried unanimously. Kelly Barker updated the Board as to current clinical and quality improvement initiatives as follows: DCH information submission for chest pain accreditation is generally complete and currently under review. Performance metrics for March 2022
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were reviewed with the Board of Trustees. These metrics include the following: Door to EKG time less than ten (10) minutes; Door to Troponin Accession; Heart score documentation; Non-invasive ischemia evaluation discussion with the primary care provider; "Door-In, Door-Out" times for STEMI patients; "Door to Needle" time; and Review of any thirty (30)-day episodes of readmission. Jo Beth Smith provided the HR Update as follows: DCH hosted eleven (11) job shadow students on April 27, 2022. They rotated through various departments to learn about the different aspects of jobs within the hospital setting and the educational requirements to work in them; March 2022 employee turnover data; Welcome to Nancy Peterson, part time admissions clerk and to Kendra Euritt, full time LPN in the Outpatient Clinic. Jo Beth expressed her appreciation for her twenty-four (24) years at Decatur County Hospital. Shannon Erb presented the marketing report to the DCH Board of Trustees. At approximately 6:23pm, a roll call vote was called for the Board to go into closed session. The vote results were all ayes. Those present in addition to the Board members were Mike Johnston, Tara Spidle, Kelly Barker, Jo Beth Smith, Shannon Erb, and Dr. Wehling. The Board returned to open session at approximately 6:50pm. After the return to open session, motion carried unaimously to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to proceed with the action discussed during the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:55pm.
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Rodger’s Recollections by Rodger Gatton
A couple of weeks ago, after lunch, my sister and I decided to visit the Picker Knows Antique Mall in West Des Moines. I more often refer to it as the “Pick Yer Nose” Mall, just to try and be funny. My sister was wanting to find a big tub in which to float a couple of solar-powered fountains and, since we’d just been there a month or two prior, I figured it was safe enough for me to go along. They probably wouldn’t have all that many new items than when I was there last, so I wouldn’t likely be taking much home. Wrong! Either several new items had been added, or my eyes happened to fall on some things I’d missed seeing the first time around. At the end of it all, I carried up to the counter a suitcase portable stereo in a beautiful blue color such as I’d never seen, a ceramic black cat (a decanter that had once held, from reading the labels, an impressive-sounding Italian wine), and one more item. In recent years I’ve been thinning out my collections of records and tapes, jukeboxes, radios and record players of many types, and trying hard to not buy many more of them. But on this day I discovered a 1960s Westinghouse 10-transistor portable radio, looking like new in the original box and complete with owner’s guide & operating manual, a soft cloth for cleaning the cabinet, and original earphone, unopened, still in its plastic bag. For $20, it would be following me home, along with the cat decanter and the pretty blue stereo. The radio set for a few days on my combination kitchen dinette table and workbench, then I rounded up 4 AA cells to give it a try. I expected it to work like new, but when I turned it on, tuning it all the way up and down the dial, all I got was some very loud and annoying static. So, I shut it off and let it set for a few more days. I may be one of only a few who listen to AM radio these days, and this particular radio, as with many of the transistors from the ‘60s, has no FM. If
you have tried listening to AM, you might have discovered there is much more interference now than there was when this radio was made. Even most car radios don’t get as good reception as in the old days. I wonder why that is. Could it possibly have anything to do with the fact we have so many electronic appliances and gadgets these days? Back when this transistor radio was produced, there were no home or business computers, no cell phones or cell phone towers, no wi-fi signals, few if any microwave ovens, and not many things controlled by a remote device. Knowing what I just related to you, I decided to take the radio outside my apartment, away from most items that might cause the static. I sat on a bench about 30 feet from my front door, hoping when I turned on the radio, it would work as designed. I was pleasantly surprised when it played not only WHO, but several other fairly strong stations, with a loud, clear signal. Walking back into the apartment, WHO gradually was replaced by static. I did find several places inside where it worked, but it was never interference-free. There are locations around Leon, where it’s nearly impossible to listen to AM radio. In front of the First Interstate Bank and in front of the Post Office are the two most noticeable places. Try it sometime, if you don’t believe me. I even noticed one day, when a lady parked next to me hit her “clicker” to unlock her car doors, I could hear it as interference on my radio. One day, as I was driving to Leon from Osceola, I noticed another AM radio phenomenon. I was listening to KFAB, Omaha, even though there was some kind of steady interference on my radio, definitely annoying, but not enough to prevent me from listening. Must have been coming from the power lines along the highway. There are three bridges between Osceola and Weldon corner, and for the few seconds, each time I crossed a bridge, the static on the radio
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would totally stop. Did the steel beams holding up the bridges absorb the energy that was causing the interference? Maybe one of my radio friends, perhaps Dick Hime, or Paul Gunzenhauser can answer this question, or provide an alternate theory. If you examine the fine print on a label attached to a transistor radio or other electronic equipment, you may find a notice such as this: According to FCC rules, this electronic device may not emit any signals that will interfere with other electronic devices. It must also accept any interference coming from other devices. This has never made any sense to me. It must be a leftover rule from the time before there were so many signals in the air. If nothing is supposed to interfere with any other device, then why would there exist, any interference that would have to be accepted? My love affair with AM radio started when I was about 13 years old and bought two large and heavy console radios made by the Grigsby-Grunow company, for $1.25 each, at an auction two blocks from home. The name on them was MAJESTIC, and they were all of that, in my eyes. I have no memory of how I got them home, but they were soon in the basement being checked out. I strung a long piece of wire for an aerial across the back yard. Both radios worked, and they had speakers at least 10” in diameter, with big old heavy electromagnets on the back, which provided big and bold sound. At night, I could get “clear channel” stations from many states, all up and down the dial. Some I remember were WWL (New Orleans), WLS (Chicago), KOMA (Oklahoma City), KAAY (Little Rock), WOAI (San Antonio), and KOA (Denver). In the daytime, they pulled in the locals – KIOA & WHO (Des Moines), KMA (Shenandoah), WHB & KCMO (Kansas City) and KFAB (Omaha). Interference was minimal, except for static from thunderstorms, and listening was enjoyable. My class went to New Orleans for our senior trip and I got to see Leon Kelner & his orchestra, in the Blue Room of the Roosevelt Hotel, the same group whose music I had heard on those old console radios, listening to WWL for several years. Such wonderful memories.
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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (July 10, 2002) The 2002 Leon Rodeo Queen Kelly Kalton of Dallas Center was crowned during the Leon Rodeo, by contest coordinator Mindy Hamilton and Denise Tuttle. First runner-up was Billi Jo Marriott of Clearmont, MO and second runnerup, Jammi Van Laar of Grand River, who also won the horsemanship competition. Miss Congeniality was Darci Hendrix of Leon. The Leon Rodeo Princess was Jessica Shifflett and the winner of horsemanship competition. First runner-up was Samantha Jo Marriott of Braddyville, second runner-up was Janna Shifflett of Osceola and Miss Congeniality was Amanda Leeper of Leon. First place float in the Leon Fourth of July Parade was Chosen Generation Youth Ministry. Anchor Motors of Osceola took first place in the old cars and political. The Decatur County Cattlemen sponsored an informational tour of area beef businesses, aimed at educating producers and attracting new customers to the county's growing custom feeding/grazing industry. Stops were made at Grand River LLC, The Lamoni Livestock Auction, Mickelson Family Angus, Summit Farms, Petty Custom Feeding, Circle A Angus, Mendenhall Farms and Jack Stone Feedlot. Lunch was served at the Lamoni Sale Barn and the Decatur County Cattlemen sponsored a steak supper at the fairgrounds following the tour. The Central Decatur wrestling team hosted a fund raiser car wash. Judy Kelso of the Leon Hy-Vee was honored at a retirement party, after 24 years of service to the store. Dick Scrivner was elected to the Leon Rodeo Hall of Fame. Scrivner joined four other Hall of Fame members, Blair Applegate, Dr. Thomas Viner, Art Fritcher and Harold Norris. The Leon Rodeo finished its run in record numbers as 546 contestants competed for $23,926.00 in payback prize money. There were 10 states
represented at the rodeo. 50 Years Ago (July 13, 1972) The 1970 census reported that the average family income in Decatur County was $5,690. The average for the state was $9,018. The number of residents in the county was 9,737 of which 1.6 percent were foreign born and 2.5 percent were native born with one or both parents of foreign birth. The Rodeo committee announced receipts of over $12,000.00 that included tickets, food stands and contestant's entry fees. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Metcalf purchased Hopkins Rexall Drug from her mother Mary Hopkins Hibbs. Metcalfs were to take over August 1 and renamed the store Metcalf Drug. Jack VanLaar and Nick Morrell traveled to Disney World. They visited relatives in Georgia and Florida and stopped at the County Music Museum in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. John Stone of rural Leon celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary with an open house on July 16. Pvt. George P. Kemmerer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kemmerer, was serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Six new outdoor grills were added to Harvey Park by the Leon Park Board. Along with the new grills, more parking was being constructed along South Q Street for softball and little league crowds. Dennis Daughton was pictured with a 19 pound channel catfish that he caught in a farm pond at about midnight on the Fourth of July. The Iowa State Highway Commission approved to place Mormon Pioneer Trail road signs along primary highways in southern Iowa designating points where the trail intersected with primary roads. 75 YEARS AGO (July 10, 1947) Enlisted in Navy – Billy Stanford, graduate of Leon High School, enlisted in the Navy for three years. Carroll Brown Working at Food Shop
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– Carroll Brown, known as "Brownie" to his many friends here, is employed at the Food Shop in Leon. He is head of the meat department with Bill Sanders as his assistant. Goodman to Teach Shop – Cecil Goodman was elected to the position of industrial arts instructor in the Leon High School. Worked with Rock Island Mowing Crew – Maurice Halstead, Joe Allen and Francis Scott worked with the Rock Island Railroad mowing crew out of Chicago. They were mowing right-of-ways and they worked with power mowers and lived in bunk cars. Marriage Licenses – William Eugene Ritchie and Nellie Ruth Devotie; Marvin Eldin Olmstead and Geraldine Jackson; Marvin Eugene Briggs and Betty Lou Fisher. Glendola Linder and Marilyn Bunting were married in Waterloo. Marriage Licenses – James R. Smith and Ida M. Gibson; Wayne Stephens and Rosalee Dale. Dorotha Mae Hubbard and Warren Estelle Levea were married in Worthington, Minn. Lola Nadine Ransom and George W. Sugden were married in Mankato, Minn. Corenne Mahaffa and Robert L. Young were married in Des Moines. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Crouse and was named Cathy Jane. A son, Daniel Edward, was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pedrick in Palo Alto, Calif. (Mrs. Pedrick was Jane McGinnis.) Owing to the fact that the new bride, Dorothy McCleary Daily, could not be present at a definite time, her friends, Mrs. Roy Felts and Mrs. Lowell Bolon, solicited gifts or money to buy gifts to present her. With the money the ladies bought her a set of dishes, a number of kitchen utensils and many other gifts. Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Lovett spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lovett at Dixon, Ill.
Lakeshore Resort Vacation with a 3 and 5 Year Old by Dr. Larry Richard What does a guy who just returned from a successful bear hunt do for an encore? How about a lakeshore resort vacation with a 3 and a 5 year old? The Richards have been northland vacationing for decades, but for the last 4 years have taken grandsons for a week before the parents arrive. Now the two older boys are working, so its just gramma and gramps and Mav and Rhett. Accomodations and expectations are shifted severely. This is not a trip for extended driving without breaks, and truthfully, we seniors appreciated the breaks as much as they. What they wanted at Cabelas and every gas station was not what we were used to, but compromise could be achieved. We reveled at the “are we at Minnesota yet?” repeated from Ames on, feeling it an indication of their memories of years past. Arrival found them latching on to Chris, the operator of Gull 4 Seasons, like he was their long lost uncle. Seeing him on his daily activities always brought an outburst of glee, followed by slammed or left open doors. We greatly appreciated his patience and kindness with their attention. Moving in put them to work with their cart and articles they could handle. Not that they were not frequently and easily diverted by beach, swimming pools, the lake and the arcade, but generally were easily redirected. This is where I have developed trouble chronicling the adventure. Much like the youngsters, a direct and steady flow of thoughts was difficult to achieve, and certainly not without leaving the JR no room for rodeo, queens, ball games, and twice told tales. What follows is a somewhat chronological, loosely associated, description of what was a very good time. Near water, fishing is always a top
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licing, daily checks found candy wrappers, drink bottles, spilled fish worms and dirt the order of the day. No such would be allowed when dad's pontoon arrived next week. Still, we went every day the weather was decent, and even some when it was not, due to their persistence, a trait I found encouraging. With shortened fishing times, the resort had all the answers. The indoor pool let them indulge themselves in all sorts of shenanigans, but both showed great improvement in their early swimming skills. They did learn not to get in a splashing contest with gramps. I know they were not 14 for the hot tub, but grandparents are softies and that was one of the few rules we broke. The pool was not unlike every other part of the resort, in that they made friends of everyone, young and old, that they met. Not all was fun and games. From years past, they knew that camp chores were shared. “Garbage out” was one of the little
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priority for yours truly. This, however, would not be a time for trophy seeking, limit stretching, marathon sessions in a 17 foot boat. Gramma was a great help in making sure I had ample drinks, treats, and other diversions. She even went several times to allow me to be a concierge for only one boy, and actually fish along with running the boat and junior fishermen. Action is the word for kid fishing, and we had some. They managed to keep their lines in the water enough to catch some decent bass and crappies. Mav showed considerable increase in his skills, including now baiting his own hook (sometimes). Still, when things got slow trolling at night, an episode they insisted on coming along for, they tried to find as many places to hide as they could in a fishing boat, with enough laughter and shouting that I am sure we were heard on shore. Thank goodness for good life preservers and solid policing of the boat to be sure no hooks were putting them in harm's way. Speaking of po-
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Grandma Traci’s with a barbecue and homemade ice cream. They enjoyed lots of family time over the weekend. That is one of the best reasons to have holidays! Friday Kay Herring, Kyle Booth, and Philinda Snethen went to Bethany and did some shopping. Saturday Kay Herring and Philinda Snethen from Andover Community of Christ helped with Joyce Stevenson’s memorial service lunch. Joyce was a pillar of the community. There was a wonderful turn out for her service. Ivan Lane had another quiet week around his farm. Saturday night Philinda Snethen Kay Herring and Kyle Booth went to the movie. Light year! They enjoyed the movie and said well done! Have a good week, be kind to each other, and major league baseball is just about to the All-Star break which means summer is half over already. (Maybe the Kansas City Royals will get it together after the break. Go KC Royals!)
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Their abstract vision has yet to develop. Ah, the famous Nisswa turtle races. Every Wed during the summer from 200 to 900 participants get a turn at putting a turtle at the center of a ring and seeing who's gets to the outer ring first. Some go fast, some stop, some go in circles, but someone wins an ice cream cone with each heat. Mav won one heat, but was beat out in the finals by a bald 50 something guy in a Nebraska U shirt. Seemed kinda weird, but the rules did not define an age, and a few (especially the NU group) tried their hands and got lucky choice in turtle quality. “Once upon a time” is the boys version of bedtime stories, a function unique to Gramps. In week two, we had acquired a book on Paul Bunyon, each evening, and sometimes at nap time, Gramps was required to read of the legenday woodsman. Oh, that memory we will forever share. We managed to get a few adult fishing trips in, and though more structured, were not a whale of a lot more successful than we were the prior week. Most days were nice, so we spent a lot of time on the water, even taking in 3 different restaurants we accessed by
water. We did not find the floating ice cream shop we once did, a bummer. Our last day was a gale, and we spent it not only on a puzzle, swimming, bird watching, but in planning next year with modifications to make it even better. We finished off the last of 12 dozen Phyllis Thomas chocolate chip cookies. In decades of doing the Minnesota thing, we have learned that if you are in close quarters long enough, you are going to have to compromise some, and we have all gotten better at that. We did have some failures. The little boys did not get into kayaks, the big boys did not get on Mlle Lac due to high winds, Rhetty did not learn to peddle his bicycle, and Clayton and I did not get trapshooting like we usually do. Still, no one set an alarm, naps were freely given, (even if not tired like little boys), no one significantly mentioned work. Morning of departure we got the boy's mom through the tunnel to Round Lake (aunt Leigh gets dibs next year), bought our souvenirs, and paid our deposit on 2023. Between the lines are a lot of good times, no major incidents, and we all feel much as the little boys do “Can we come again next year?”
people chores, as long as it was not too heavy. The definition of too heavy was not allowed to be theirs. They did try to help clean fish, and could make some Grand River positive contributions. MELINDA MACKEY Keeping a semblance of order, inside and out, Fun Day is coming required vigilance, but together and it looks they learned early on to be a fun day! Right Andover you don't NO gramps now what we can look LIZ CARPENTER or gramma. forward to will be the The Fourth of July Back to fun and slowpitch games in the games. The arcade morning. Then all the has come and gone. was not designed for fun will move to the Hope everyone had a their age group. But parks where kids can great time celebrating they delighted in a daienjoy free games plus our country on a very ly trip and allowance two inflatables includ- hot day! The Optimist Club to run video race cars ing a bounce house. All into all kinds of roadgames and inflatables of Lamoni partnered with The Alley Kids for side attractions, flip at are free for the day! In pinballs until they got addition to all the big a Fourth of July parade away, and shoot laser activities there will also float. The kids decoratguns in the general dibe facepainting, music, ed the float and rode in rection of targets. They cotton candy and sno it with Optimist memeven found a spare $20 cones. And that big bers Garnet Coulthard in one suitcase. No one new Broadway Street? and Kay Herring. Liz knew of it's origin or You're invited to go Carpenter drove her owner, so it became arChalkin on Broadway Durango to pull the cade fodder. and grab some of the float and her nephew Doug Carpenter rode They did not ignore provided sidewalk the real beach, and chalk and color it up! along with Liz. Even tried their hands at You can also get your though it was a hot, skipping stones, buildingredients together hot day, everyone had ing sand castles, comfor the baking contest. a great time in the paplete with moats. We Enter your best cook- rade. July 4th Philinda opted to leave kayaking ies, pies, cakes and/ to when the big boys or bars in the Baking Snethen was blessed got to town. Gramma Contest. Entries will with 30 guests for a bufagain had packed a need to be submitted fet while they watched the parade go by. plethora of beach toys, the morning of Fun which, despite my obDay at the Community Philinda’s granddaughjections, were used a Center (times TBA). ter, husband and new bunch. They patrolled You won't want to miss great grandson were the dock, and pointed the presentation of the among the guests. Tuesday Liz out fish, both big and Citizen of the Year as small. They took a nowell. Watch for more Carpenter and Philinda tion to practice castdetails! If you'd like to Snethen, members of ing, a noble and necesbe involved-just come the Optimist Club of Lamoni, purchased thought she was stuck. sary skill, but which to a meeting! food in support of the The way these young required gramps takIf you have not minds process things. ing out a lot of tangles, been to the Community meals for The Alley Love it Alex!!! getting the plug out of Center lately, there Kids for their summer Davis City oOo trees, and which ultihave been some up- program. One of the LINDA BOOTHE Our AC went on mately caused the dedates. The sidewalk goals of the Optimist is the brink sometime mise of one reel. The has been poured from supporting our youth! Why do bees have Clay Parkhurst and overnight Friday. I little hand cart which the road to the shelter sticky hair?…..keep awoke at 4:00 a.m. helped move in behouse. New concrete Breanna Main went to reading. Saturday morning and came a boat for trollpads have also been a dinner with family, Last Thursday, I found the house to be a poured and ready for played a few rounds of had some unexpected ing, a mower for mowKids Say The golf last weekend, and nice balmy 85 degrees. ing, or whatever their the latest benches to visitors but was so Things.... Argggg! I told Tonya imaginations might re- Darndest be placed around the worked all week. happy to see them. My Liz Carpenter took quire. The playground Little Alex was talking we would just get by playground area. A cousin, Mike Harden a little trip to Denver, required adult power to Grandma Tonya on until next year. She new grill sits just to from northern Iowa, the southeast of the Colorado, with her sis- and Aunt Ruth Warren to push the merry- the phone. We gener- didn't take too kindly shelter house and the ter last week. Cassie stopped by after their go-round and swings, ally Facetime each oth- to that comment. Ha! was kind but the sand dirt and er and his sweet little Fortunately a new part train has been updated Daleske lunch at the DC cafe. with new wood by the enough to take care of Mike usually attends various structures kept voice says Hi Grandma could be obtained and or Hi Grandpa as clear we were back in busiWrangler 4H kids. They Liz’s critters. She had the Leon Rodeo so he young campers going. as can be. This time ness Monday morngreat help from Axel The second week have already done an touched base with relawhen Tonya was just ing. Needless to say we and Kipton. Cassie rebrought adult reinamazing job and they'll tives during his short be back to stain it. As ported Axel enjoyed stay. Just wish we’d forcements. We added talking to Mary, Alex all camped out in the for the city park there seeing Liz’s birds. His had more time to visit. cruising the lake on the said Hi Grandma, are basement until then. oOo will be a painting party favorite part was col- Mike is the son of the 25 foot pontoon to our you stuck? I guess It's fair time! Until in the coming weeks lecting the eggs. Little late Don and Juanita itinerary. Boys had a since the little guy for the benches at the brother Kipton liked to (Meyers) Harden. Many better time trying to couldn't see Grandma the next time... So Long! park. When that day is try to pick the birds up of my readers may have keep it going in the through the phone, he announced it will be in but they were just too been class mates with proper direction than they did the tiller mothis column as well as fast. Don and Juanita. Kim and Maurice tor. on the GR Facebook I was so saddened Erwin and grandson Some windy days page. to hear of the passing The visit to the Cameron enjoyed swim- of Jan Slemp-Waddell. brought out the puzcemetery will be on ming at Nine Eagles Jan lost her battle with zles, and we completed four of them in the Saturday, July 23rd at lake last Sunday. cancer after a two year Holly, Dylan, week. Seemed the 1pm. For those wishbattle. Jan grew up in and Kyra number of pieces missing to go, you'll want Benson, Davis City and graduing and on the floor was to go north of town Parkhurst celebrated ated from Central and park alongside the the 4th Saturday eve- Decatur in 1970. She directly proportional to road on R15 near the ning with Holly’s fam- was the daughter of the time the little guys Stark residence around ily with a barbecue and the late Olin and Alyce spent trying to help. 12:30. There will be two fireworks at Holly and (Brown) Slemp. Jan trailer rides going to Dylan’s house. Sunday was married to Clarence Country Clipper Mowers the cemetery. Be sure they celebrated with Waddell for nearly 50 Have Arrived family at Reunion is about to to wear appropriate Dylan’s years and they made happen! Friday, July their home in Griswold, COME GET YOUR MOWER SERVICED 22, 2022, is when it is IA. To their union, they happening! Will be a were blessed with a fun time. son, Preston, and a Why do bees have Where Weldon and Van Wert meet by the Water Tower on Highway 69 daughter Leslie. Jan sticky hair? Because WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! will be laid to rest at they use honey combs! the Griswold Cemetery 641-445-5687 10953 US Hwy 69 Van Wert, IA Later….Linda Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444 on Monday, July 11, 2022. Our sincere conFriday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. dolences to Jan’s entire family. Sunday 5:00 p.m. While I was outside July 15, 16 and 17. blowing off my patio on Saturday, I saw this Held Over sassy looking MO-bile turning the corner. It was no other than Velma Wengryn and Rated PG-13 Kathy Hoyt out crusin’. 2 hrs. 5 mins. They stopped to visit….(and to show off Thor enlists the help of Valkythis fancy rig). Velma is rie, Korg and ex-girlfriend SATURDAY sporting this new ride Jane Foster to fight Gorr the called a SlingShot. It MORNING SPECIAL God Butcher, who intends to is the sort of ride that make the gods extinct. we all think or dream about when we are rew/ hashbrowns & toast ** FOR SALE ** tired or about to be. I’m Coming Soon: July 22-24 - Elvis July 29 - Minions: The Rise of Gru just glad that Velma is Home Raised Beef Hamburger, Every Saturday August 5-7 - Leon Community Play: Beauty and the Beast doing something fun Served until 10:30 a.m. Ribeye Steaks and Fillets for herself. Davis City’s ALL TICKETS $5. Popcorn $2. Vacation Bible School All other concessions $3 will be July 18-22, 2022. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. 304 SE Vine Decatur 446-7000 Come join the fun! 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Cardinals Bow Out of Post Season Play against WCV
Amy Potter brings in the solo Cardinal run against West Central Valley. (photo by Maizee Lindsey) the visiting team, with Hallee Hamilton starting the rally on one out with a base hit, later scoring the first run of the game on a hit by Amy Potter. Kylee Rockhold followed with a single. After Jordan Proctor was upset at the plate, Potter smacked a solid double. With 2 on base,
After beating the Nodaway Valley Wolverines in the first post season game, 5-0, the Cardinal softball team advanced to play on Wednesday, July 6 against West Central Valley, unfortunately being upset, 1-3 ended their season with a 1216 record. The Cardinals were
Addie Graham was able to get the bat on the ball but was unable to beat out the throw to first from the second baseman. The next at bat, the Cardinals were only given 3 chances. In the first two innings, the Cardinal defense was a solid wall, allowing no runs to
score. Rockhold in the circle grabbed the first out followed by a solid catch by Hamilton on the pop up. The final out was grabbed in the first inning when Addy Schreck playing second made the play at first. In the bottom of the second inning, the Wildcats lead off hitter was able to earn first on a hit but was then called out on an interference play. The other two outs were made by a caught ball in center by Proctor and another play by Schreck at first. Annika Evertsen lead off in the third inning, earning a base on a successful slap bunt, but was left stranded after a strike out and 2 caught fly balls. Rockhold again grabbed the first out in the bottom of the third, followed by the Wildcat reaching first on a Cardinal error before stealing second. The Cards were able to regroup with Cook in right field making the catch. The Wildcats found a way to rally on two outs, earning back to back singles and a triple, working in 3 runs before Schreck made the catch at second to end the inning. For the Cardinal bats, Amy Potter responded in the top of the fourth with anoth-
er successful bat, earning first after multiple foul balls. Graham returned to the dugout on a strike out before Schreck earned a base hit followed by Rilee Alley. Cortlynn Cook had a pop up to the catcher for the second out. With the bases loaded, Evertsen again got the bat on the ball but was thrown out at first on the force, ending the inning, trailing 1-3. Even though the Cardinal defense was able to hold off any more runs for the Wildcats, the Cardinals were also shut out for
the remainder of the game, allowed only 3 at bats each inning. The Cardinals lost the game, 1-3, ending their season. Senior Kylee Rockhold took the loss from the circle, recording 4 strike outs and giving up 2 walks.
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EXCEPT: Tract No. 1: The W 10 rods of the N 16 rods thereof and Tract No. 2: A tract bounded by a line described as commencing at a point 486' W of the N-E corner of said Section 18, thence S ... to POB AND Tract No. 3: The E 317' of the N 210' thereof. No transfer stamps. Dennis R. Smith to Galen Ray Oesch and Jessica Lyn Oesch - W ½ SW 1/4 lying N of the centerline of the County Road and the W ½ NW 1/4 and the S 1 acre of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 20 and the E ½ of the SE 1/4 lying N of the centerline of the County Road and the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 19 and the S 31 acres of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 17 (EXCEPT that part N of County Road), all
The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. Peachey Farms, LLC to Ryan Douglas Schmidt and Aline Pellizzaro Schmidt - S ½ SE 1/4 of Section 8, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $663.20. Valarie Gall, Administrator Glen Dale Gilbert Estate to Shirley Jean Gilbert - E 28 acres of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4, in Section 18, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa,
SB vs WCV Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Annika Evertsen 4 0 1 0 Hallee Hamilton 2 1 1 0 Kylee Rockhold 3 0 1 0 Jordan Proctor 3 0 0 0 Amy Potter 3 0 2 1 Addie Graham 3 0 0 0 Addy Schreck 3 0 1 0 Rilee Alley 3 0 1 0 Cortlynn Cook 3 0 0 0
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Central Decatur Softball Season Stats Pitching
GP 16 1 20 37
1, Annika Evertsen, JR 13, Kaycee Boyce, FR 35, Kylee Rockhold, SR Team Hitting 1, Annika Evertsen, JR 2, Aniston Jones, SO 4, Maren Buckingham, JR 6, Addiston Graham, SR 7, Hallee Hamilton, SR 8, Rilee Alley, 08 10, Addy Schreck, FR 11, Cortlynn Cook, 08 13, Kaycee Boyce, FR 14, Jordan Proctor, SR 22, Breegan Lindsey, 08 23, Amy Potter, JR 25, Peyton Fry, JR 35, Kylee Rockhold, SR Team
Fielding 1, Annika Evertsen, JR 2, Aniston Jones, SO 4, Maren Buckingham, JR 6, Addiston Graham, SR 7, Hallee Hamilton, SR 8, Rilee Alley, 08 10, Addy Schreck, FR 11, Cortlynn Cook, 08 13, Kaycee Boyce, FR 14, Jordan Proctor, SR 22, Breegan Lindsey, 08 23, Amy Potter, JR 25, Peyton Fry, JR 35, Kylee Rockhold, SR Team
GS 10 0 18 -
REC 4-5 0-0 8-11 0.0
SV 0 0 0 0
IP 63.2 0.2 102.0 166.1
PC 1000 22 1571 2593
OAB 302 6 432 740
GS 28 25 1 28 27 6 28 3 0 28 11 26 13 28 -
GP 28 25 7 28 27 10 28 5 2 28 16 26 13 28 -
AB 95 65 5 81 84 14 69 8 0 66 31 64 26 81 689
R 14 13 2 9 29 2 8 2 0 16 8 9 3 18 133
H 22 16 2 12 24 4 15 1 0 16 8 23 1 35 179
1B 22 16 2 11 15 4 13 1 0 11 5 21 1 23 145
2B 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 0 10 23
3B 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5
GP 28 25 7 28 27 10 28 5 2 28 16 26 13 28 -
A 20 6 1 28 20 1 9 0 0 0 0 1 6 31 123
PO 19 68 5 26 180 1 22 3 0 25 16 106 8 17 496
E 15 9 3 15 6 1 11 1 0 10 5 10 12 3 101
TC 54 83 9 69 206 3 42 4 0 35 21 117 26 51 720
FPCT .722 .892 .667 .783 .971 .667 .738 .750 .000 .714 .762 .915 .538 .941 .860
TOS 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
SBA 0 31 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
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RBI 3 6 0 14 15 0 9 1 0 9 4 15 2 21 99
R 73 1 86 160
SAC 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 5
ER 27 1 41 69
SF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BB 18 2 28 48
BB 5 7 0 3 2 0 7 0 0 9 4 1 2 6 46
HB 7 0 5 12
HBP 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 13
SAC 3 0 4 7
ROE 5 5 0 3 5 1 1 0 0 7 2 2 4 3 38
SO 21 15 2 29 28 5 25 4 0 17 10 9 11 11 187
TB 22.0 16.0 2.0 14.0 40.0 4.0 18.0 1.0 0.0 23.0 12.0 26.0 1.0 51.0 230.0
1, Annika Evertsen, JR 2, Aniston Jones, SO 6, Addiston Graham, SR 7, Hallee Hamilton, SR 8, Rilee Alley, 08 10, Addy Schreck, FR 11, Cortlynn Cook, 08 14, Jordan Proctor, SR 22, Breegan Lindsey, 08 23, Amy Potter, JR 25, Peyton Fry, JR 35, Kylee Rockhold, SR Team
R 14 13 9 29 2 8 2 16 8 9 3 18 133
Base Running
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SO 52 0 145 197
ERA 2.97 10.50 2.81 2.90
WHIP 1.62 6.00 1.13 1.34
AVG .232 .246 .400 .148 .286 .286 .217 .125 .000 .242 .258 .359 .038 .432 .260
TB 22.0 16.0 14.0 40.0 4.0 18.0 1.0 23.0 12.0 26.0 1.0 51.0 230.0
OBP .270 .319 .500 .179 .310 .375 .299 .125 .000 .367 .343 .379 .194 .471 .318
SLG 0.232 0.246 0.400 0.173 0.476 0.286 0.261 0.125 0.000 0.348 0.387 0.406 0.038 0.630 0.334
SB 8 4 4 11 3 3 2 5 2 4 6 3 55
SBA 8 5 4 11 3 3 2 5 2 5 6 3 57
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Five Cardinals Tabbed with All-Conference Honors POI All Conference and All Academic
Ten Cardinal Varsity boy's baseball team members, who were eligible, achieved the prestigious Academic All Conference. Players who received the POI Academic Honors were: Matthew Boothe, Devin Adams, Jaxson Cornett, Spencer Smith, Champ Walker, Kale Rockhold, Sam Boothe, Jaydan Broich, Dean Layton and Joe Sheetz.
Matt Boothe 1st Team Infield
Kale Rockhold 1st Team Catcher
Champ Walker 2nd Team Outfield
Jaxson Cornett Unanimous 2nd Team Pitcher
Devin Adams Honorable Mention.
Central Decatur Baseball Season Stats Pitching 1/5, Spencer Smith , JR 22, Joe Sheetz, SO 24, Matthew Boothe, SR 25, Kale Rockhold, SO 28, Jaydan Broich , SO 31, Devin Adams, SR 32, Ty Rasmussen, SO 50/34, Jaxson Cornett, JR Team Hitting 1/5, Spencer Smith , JR 2, Asher Norman, 08 3, Lane Leeper, FR 6, Reese O’Dell, FR 9, Wade Hill, FR 12, Dean Layton, SO 16, John Armbrester, FR 18, Tyler Fallis, JR 20, Sam Boothe, SO 22, Joe Sheetz, SO 24, Matthew Boothe, SR 25, Kale Rockhold, SO 28, Jaydan Broich , SO 31, Devin Adams, SR 32, Ty Rasmussen, SO 42, Champ Walker, JR 50/34, Jaxson Cornett, JR Team -
Fielding 1/5, Spencer Smith , JR 2, Asher Norman, 08 3, Lane Leeper, FR 6, Reese O’Dell, FR 9, Wade Hill, FR 12, Dean Layton, SO 16, John Armbrester, FR 18, Tyler Fallis, JR 20, Sam Boothe, SO 22, Joe Sheetz, SO 24, Matthew Boothe, SR 25, Kale Rockhold, SO 28, Jaydan Broich , SO 31, Devin Adams, SR 32, Ty Rasmussen, SO 42, Champ Walker, JR 50/34, Jaxson Cornett, JR Team
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 6) in T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $2,079.20. Linda A. Watts and Harry L. Watts to HPH
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Properties, LLC - S ½ NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 24, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND E ½ NW 1/4 (EXCEPT the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4) and the W ½ NE 1/4 of Section 24, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT Parcel A being a part of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 and part of the SW 1/4
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NE 1/4 of said Section 24 as shown in Plat of Survey filed July 8, 2008 in Book 2008 Page 0996 described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the SW corner of said SW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence N ... to the POB, containing 23.49 acres including 1.80 acres of county road ROW easement) and (EXCEPT Parcel B including Parcel A in part of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of said Section 24 as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 14, 2020 as Inst. No. 20200152 described as follows: Beginning at a ½" iron pin at the SE corner of said SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 24; thence N ... to the POB, containing 6.638 acres including 0.346 acres of county road ROW easement) and (EXCEPT Parcel "C" located in a portion of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 and in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 24, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 6, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0486, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a tan colored stone at the N 1/4 of corner of said Section 24; thence S ... to the POB, containing 9.05 acres. Transfer stamps $935.20. Gina Short FKA Gina Savely and Joseph Short to Annalise Minnick - Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, block 6, Smith's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.
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Transfer stamps $127.20. Julia Lynn Pierschbacher to John R. Coulthard - Lot 5, block 1, Ferguson's SE Addition to Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $10.40. Judy M. Vinson, Trustee of Judy M. Vinson Revocable Trust dated September 27, 2019 to Caleb Vinson and Nichole Vinson - Parcel "C" located in a portion of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 19, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 22, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220641, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a star drill shaft at the SW corner of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 19, thence N ... to the POB; containing 4.87 acres. Transfer stamps $20.80. Judith Faunce to Nat Cracraft and Ruby Cracraft W ½ of lot 6, block 3, Ferguson's Second Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. William Faunce and Judith Faunce to Alex C. Burnette and Faye M. Burnette - W ½ of Lot 6, block 3, Ferguson's Second
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Base Running 1/5, Spencer Smith , JR 3, Lane Leeper, FR 9, Wade Hill, FR 20, Sam Boothe, SO 22, Joe Sheetz, SO 24, Matthew Boothe, SR 25, Kale Rockhold, SO 28, Jaydan Broich , SO 31, Devin Adams, SR 32, Ty Rasmussen, SO 42, Champ Walker, JR 50/34, Jaxson Cornett, JR Team
Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $5.60. Kolby Dudney and Ashley Dawn Dudney to Andrew James Yoder and Felicitas Lopez Yoder Parcel "D" located in the E 3/4 NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 2, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0322, more particularly described
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as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" rebar at the NE corner of said Section 14; thence S ... to the POB, containing 74.96 acres. Transfer stamps $599.20. Bonnie Lassen and Gaylan Lassen to Mark Gambaiana, Robin Gambaiana, Lee Wheelock and Trisha Wheelock - N ½ NW 1/4 of Section 26, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th
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Decatur County Public Health
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The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: ** For ages 18 and younger **
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2022 Leon Little League Teams Appreciation to the sponsored and volunteer coaches for another summer of sportsmaship and fun on the diamonds. The following are photos of the softball and baseball minors and majors teams that played this summer. The sponsoring team names, coaches and players (in no particular order) are listed beneath each photo. (Photos courtesy of Amber Briggs Co.)
BOYS MINORS - The Bullpen
Head Coach Jordan Sage, Assistant Coach Brandi Boyd, Assistant Coach Mark Erke, Ashton Akers, Sloan Boyd, Blaze Bruce, Kanter Dunbar, Barrett Erke, Carter Hiebing, Silas Hill, Creadence Overhake, Kannin Sage, Aden Sego, and Mason Sego.
BOYS MAJORS - Keeney Custom Fencing
Assistant Coach Tommy Jessen, Assistant Coach Nick Palmer, Landon Palmer, Michael Jessen, Ben Buckingham, Luke Buckingham, Bentley Hearron, Avery Redman, Ajae Mendenhall, Slater Keeney, Cole Lavrenz, and Tommy Forkner.
BOYS MINORS - CTI
Head Coach Beau Leymaster, Assistant Coach Hallie Linhart, Assistant Coach John Linhart, Ruxen Byler, Riot Hill, Lincoln Leymaster, Harmon Linhart, Holden Linhart, Daniel Murphy, Cam Rasmussen, Keithan Schnick, Tyson Tharp, and Huxley Thomas.
BOYS MAJORS - Leon Recycling and Auto Parts
Assistant Coach Al Simmons, Assistant Coach Tyler Graham, Beau Waugh, Damian Black, Evan Carpenter, Kynzer Norman, Booker Christofis, Axel Hill, Gibson Graham, Kole Zion, and Grayden Helton.
BOYS MINORS - North Lumber & Home Center
Assistant Coach Aaron Perkins, Assistant Coach Chad Ray, Matthew Easton, Izack Engle, Bentley Jones, Owen Lane, Jett Perkins, Rowan Perkins, Silas Phillips, Jackson Ray, Owen Ray, Kale Rivas, and Kemper Waugh.
GIRLS MAJORS - Miller Insurance
Assistant Coach Ben Stoner, Assistant Coach Micheala Lane, Alexa Ackland, Tailor Boyce, Maci Hamilton, Kinsley Hiebing, Adelynne Joy Lane, Justice Mason, Mallory Redden, Jerzee Schnick, Betty Stoner, and Kieryn Watson.
GIRLS MINORS - Delta Metals
Head Coach Andrew Rash, Assistant Coach Melanie Puck, Carsyn Buckingham, Aubreigh Lankford-Noel, Bryn McCleary, Charlee Muller, Natalie Nall, Hattie Rash, Brynlee Sage, Harper Vinson, and Lucy Yoder.
GIRLS MAJORS - Six*Fifteen Graphics
Head Coach Joel Schreck, Assistant Coach Cody Mundy, Abigayle Buckingham, Lily Canavan, Landi Leeper, Jaden Mansfield, Ocean Mathis, Lakyn Mundy, Aubrey Schreck, Karmyn Teel, and Cadley Tharp.
GIRLS MINORS - Farmers Bank
THANK YOU Leon Little League would like to thank everyone for making the 2022 season successful! A big THANK YOU to our team sponsors: LT’s Auto Body & Repair; Farmers Bank; North Lumber & Home Center; Leon Recycling & Auto Parts; R & S Auto & Small Engine; Honey Tree Chiropractic; Delta Metals; Decatur County Hospital; Six Fifteen Graphics; Commercial Roof Coatings; The Bullpen; Keeney Custom Fencing; Miller Insurance; CTI; The Stag Inn, Bar & Grill Thank you to our season donors and volunteers: First Interstate Bank - popcorn; American State Bank; Leon Hardware & Appliances; Lamoni Livestock; GRM - hats; Hy-Vee; Joy Evertsen & staff; City of Leon crew; Mendenhall Farms; Seaboard; Osceola Foods; All Kids Play grant; MFA Oil grant; Decatur County Community Foundation; Jon Erb All Star Team Sponsors: Honey Tree Chiropractic (fireworks) and Dreamland Dozing, Tharp Lawn Care, and Leymaster family (water balloons) Our season could not have been possible without the time and dedication of all of our coaches! THANK YOU!
Head Coach Jennifer Watson, Assistant Coach Lindsey Campbell, Emilee Argo, Teegin Brownlee, Brooklyn Campbell, Emery Campbell, Autumn Canavan, Layla Hanthorn, Aubrey Holcomb, Mia Page, and Keagyn Watson.
MFA Oil Awards $2,000 to Leon Little League
The MFA Oil Foundation awarded a $2,000.00 grant to the Leon Little League to assist with purchasing restroom updates. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since it was established in 1998, the MFA Oil Foundation has awarded more than one million dollars in grants. Pictured to the left are: Dale Parman, MFA Oil employee, (back left) and Leon Little League member Megan Carpenter and family members Evan, Eliza Jane and Weston Carpenter.
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Appreciation to the sponsored and volunteer coaches for another summer of sportsmaship and fun on the diamonds. The following are photos of the t-ball and coach pitch teams that played this summer. The sponsoring team names, coaches and players (in no particular order) are listed beneath each photo. (Photos courtesy of Amber Briggs Co.)
COACH PITCH - Commercial Roof Coatings
Assistant Coach Jason Ice, Team Volunteer Jordan Lankford, Arrow Ballanger, Kennedy Bradley, Liam Buckingham, Willow Fulkerson, Journey Hill, Hudson Ice, Karson Ice, Drace Mathes, Kendyl Mendenhall, Haydon Pace, Clara Schuldt, and Dominic Woosley.
COACH PITCH - Honey Tree Chiropractic
Head Coach Jillayna Sage, Assistant Coach Kiaya Dunbar, Jordison Akers, Caidence Christensen, Dalton Dohrn, Autumn Easton, Breckin Hearron, Cobain Page, Izabelle Petty, Keller Sage, Cyler Vinson, James Waugh, and Carson Yoder.
COACH PITCH - R & S Auto & Small Engine
Head Coach Prisilla Boswell, Assistant Coach Laci Erke, Nahla Boswell, Damien Canavan, Landriee Clark, Paul Clark, Tyler Cozad, Drake Erke, Sweeney Green, Gus Griffin, Blair Hanthorn, Tristin Nowakowski, and Axton Schreck.
COACH PITCH - Decatur County Hospital
Head Coach Ben Stoner, Team Volunteer Kyle Redman, Team Volunteer TyLea Redman, Jase Blackford, Braxton Brownlee, Weston Carpenter, Hudson Downey, Hudson Peters, Clara Rash, Peyton Redman, Sutton Rumley, Braxton Stamper, Josie Stoner, and Jesse Triplett.
TBALL - LT's Auto Body & Repair
Head Coach Kim Griffin, Aiden Brant, Eliza Jane Carpenter, Brentley Douglass, Grace Griffin, Kylie Hutchison, Brad-Lee Lewis, Ava McNamara, Anessa Mendenhall, Emberlyn Ruth, Fletcher Snow, and Daxsyn Whirrett.
TBALL - Lime Green
Assistant Coach Megan Stamper, Mallory Hearron, Kinzlee Johnson, Lincoln Peters, Max Rumley, Emersyn Stamper, Stella Vanderflught, and Kayne Watkins.
TBALL - Orange
Head Coach Carlee Hamilton, Head Coach Emma Rasmussen, Atlan Ballanger, Caleb Murphy, Ella Osborn, Theodore Paul, Quincy Sorensen, Statler Sorensen, Ty Triplett, Briggslee VanLaar, Stratton VanLaar, Kira Yoder, and Nora Yoder.
TBALL - Blue
Head Coach Justin Mendenhall, Harlyn Akers, Magnolia Cozad, Orson Helton, Relic Helton, Mason Mendenhall, Doss Snow, and Paisley Thomas.
TBALL - Yellow
Head Coach Brandon Phillips, Assistant Coach Robert Huff, Brooklynn Cook, Emitt Dohrn, Noah Horney, Novara Huff, Jacob Myhre, Henlee Norman, Maddox Page, Reese Page, Scarlett Phillips, Kade Schuldt, and Lillee Shahan.
TBALL - Red
Head Coach Carlee Hamilton, Head Coach Emma Rasmussen, Ty Blackford, Charlee Deemer, Kinzley Douglass, Nolan Jones, Bentley Lehman, Nevaeh McBride, Lawson Perkins, and Oaklie Schuldt. THE COURTHOUSE REPORT
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SO, Leon PD, Lamoni PD, ISP, and DCH responded to a vehicle left in the middle of the roadway west of Leon. Lamoni PD responded to suspicious persons at the Rodeway Inn in Lamoni. SO responded to a theft on National St. in Decatur. Lamoni PD, Lamoni EMS
and Lamoni FD responded to a hit/run near west 8th St. in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on East Main St. in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a dispute at Kum & Go in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a hit/run near city hall in
Leon. Leon PD responded to a civil issue on Hwy 69 in Leon. Leon PD responded to a fireworks complaint on NE Q St. in Leon. 07/05 SO and Garden Grove FD responded to a gator fire on N Kellogg St. in Garden Grove. Leon PD was informed of a fireworks call at SE 2nd and SE Mill St. in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to a family dispute at the trailer court on East Main St.
in Lamoni. Leon PD was informed of a hit/run call on SW 11th St. in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious entry on Mulberry St. in Lamoni. SO, DCH, and Leon PD responded to a welfare check on NW 6th St. in Leon. Leon PD responded to a dog dispute on NW 7th St. in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on West Main St. in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check at the bike trail in Lamoni.
Leon PD responded to a welfare check near SE 3rd St. and SE Hill St. in Leon. SO arrested and booked Zebulon Neinas of Humeston on a contempt warrant. Lamoni PD responded to a trespass issue at the Amish Country Store in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a fireworks call on NE 6th St. in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to suspicious activity on West Main St. in Lamoni.
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE
The Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review from July 8, 2022 to August 22, 2022 at the Authority’s Office located at 219 N. Pine Street in Creston, Iowa. The Authority’s hours of operation are Monday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, a public hearing will be held on September 7, 2022 at the Authority’s office at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited. 1t24 July 13, 2022
CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Minutes for July 6, 2022 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met for a special session in the High School Library on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Board members present: Amber Swartz, Sean Saxton, Cassy Allen, and Andy Sullivan. Board members absent: None Others in attendance were: Chris Coffelt and Becky Broich. Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ACTION ITEMS: • The Board approved the agenda. Motion by Saxton, second by Sullivan. Motion carried unanimously. • Personnel: o The Board approved the hire of Matt Colston as Secondary English Teacher beginning the 20222023 school year. Motion by Saxton, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the hire of Donald Wells Jr as Assistant JH Football Coach. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the salary increase for Supervisor/Directors, Elementary Principal, and Superintendent at a total package of 3.4%. Secondary Principal Dan Johnson received an increase commensurate at the current building administrative rate/ level. Motion by Sullivan, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. • The Estes Construction MOU is being reviewed by the school attorney and will be ready for approval at the July 19 meeting. INFORMATION ITEMS: • The fiscal year 2021 audit was shared with the Board. • The Board discussed the three candidates interested in being appointed to Cayle Buckingham’s Director District 3 and were informed about an additional candidate that expressed interest after the deadline. The Board will submit a ballot and the ballots will be read at the July 19 meeting with the selected Director joining the Board at that time. • Upcoming Dates: a. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. - High School Library. Saxton moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Second by Allen. SIGNED: Amber Swartz President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t24 July 13, 2022
DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641-400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue. July 5,2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 05, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors
office located on the 1st floor of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Dan Christensen, Bob Bell, and Ward Graham. Also present was Charlene Hoover, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2022, Regular Session. Motion carried. Resolution 2022-29: Court Appointed Attorney Fees Compensation was presented for review. DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-29 COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY FEES COMPENSATION WHEREAS, the Iowa legislature recently adopted a law (Iowa Code 598.12B) requiring Counties to be responsible for costs of a child custody investigator or child and family reporter in custody disputes if the Court determines that the parent responsible for payment of the court costs is indigent. The child custody investigator or a child and family reporter obtains information in child custody disputes regarding the parents’ home conditions, parenting capabilities, and other matters pertinent to the best interests of the child or children. WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Decatur County to create a comprehensive court appointed fee schedule that includes not only child custody investigators and child and family reporters, but also guardianship, conservatorships, guardian ad litems on behalf of minors and in elder abuse cases, and in mental health and substance abuse commitment proceedings. In situations where the county may be held responsible for these costs, it is appropriate for the County to have the Board of Supervisors establish an hourly rate for these services in the same manner as provided in Iowa Code section 815.7. WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, consistent with Iowa Code section 815.7, desires to establish an hourly rate of sixty-six dollars ($66.00) for fees associated with cases in which the County is liable to pay attorney fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the reasonable compensation for the Court appointed child custody investigators and child and family reporters, guardianships, conservatorships, guardian ad litems on behalf of minors and in elder abuse cases, mental health and substance abuse commitment proceedings, shall be calculated on the basis of sixty-six dollars ($66.00) per hour, subject to a maximum of three hundred thirty dollars ($330.00) in cases where the County is responsible for payment. Additional compensation at the rate of sixty-six dollars ($66.00) per hour may be paid for the court appointment only if the Court has granted a Motion to Exceed the Fee Guidelines prior to submission of the invoice for payment. This resolution shall become effective upon its approval. Motion by Bob Bell, seconded by C. Ward Graham to adopt this resolution this 5th day of July, 2022. AYES: C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen Robert Bell NAYS: None ATTEST: Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor Decatur County Engineer Dillon Davenport was present to discuss departmental matters with the Board. Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the sick leave conversion for Danny Hill, retiring as of July 7, 2022. Tammy Harrah addressed the board with an update on the Mental Health Advocate position held by Kelly Yeggy. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve a 3% increase in wages for Kelly Yeggy. Motion carried. With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The following claims approved by the Board were paid for June 30, 2022: Alliant Energy Utilities 266.30
Arcasearch Corporation Digital Preserve Books 12,316.76 Brett Street Power Washing Inc Radiator Maintenance 110.00 Centurylink, Business Services Phone Bill 102.52 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Exterminator Fees 80.00 Leon Plumbing Htg & Cooling Cooling Service 88.00 Martin’s Flag Company Flags & Assessories 740.80 Monroe County Auditor Mental Health Close Out 387,712.43 Rauch’s Septic Service Cleaning Shop Pits 400.00 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P Atty Fees 9,500.00 S.I.R.W.A Utilities 34.50 Toney’s Welding Service Bldg Maintenance 1,481.58 Uline Safety Trash Picker 119.30 US Bank Charge Card Payment 1,515.19 Written Word Llc Publications 287.91 Total 414,755.29 The following claims approved by the board were paid for July 5, 2022: Access Systems Contract 78.00 Agrivision Equipment Group @Fuse Holder 435.18 AK Garage @Tire Repair 875.00 Alliant Energy @Utilities 915.65 American State Bank Loan Payment 671.62 Aramark Uniform Services Supplies 150.86 Blyzo Bait Bait 511.20 Bob Barker Company, Inc. @Food & Provisions 216.03 Bob Jackson Trucking Rock Hauling 745.36 Capital One Trade Credit @Safety Items 183.85 Cardmember Service @Card Payment 668.79 Centurylink @Phone Bill 59.00 Centurylink, Business Services Phone Bill 23.19 City Of Leon @Water, Sewer, Garbage Bill 293.29 City Of Van Wert @Utilities 99.00 Clarke Co Fair Board Vendor Contract 200.00 Clarke County Auditor @Dhs Shared Service 2,417.67 County Treasurer @Fuel & Misc. 3,368.42 Decatur County Hospital @ER Visit 334.00 Dollar General Charged Sales Supplies 171.05 Egbert, Michael @Mileage Reimbursement 16.50 Employee Benefits Systems Employee Insurance 2,845.65 Gilbert True Value Home Center @Parts 83.01 GRM Networks Phone Bill 570.39 Heartland Insurance Risk Pool Insurance Renewal 4,624.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care @Extermination Services 40.00 Hobart Service @Misc. Repair/ Maintenance 353.30 Hy Vee West Des Moines @Food & Provisions 2,011.04 Iaccvso Fy23 Membership Dues 50.00 Iceoo Iceoo Conference 225.00 Ideal Ready Mix Co. @Supplies For Patching 7,933.68 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy @Training 350.00 Iowa Negotiation Services Llc Consulting Research 1,950.00 Iowa State Assoc. Of Counties Fall Recorder School 250.00 Iowa State Medical Examiner Medical Examiner Fee 128.00 Jackson’s Hvy Equip. Training @Motorgrader Training 6,000.00 Lamar @Covid Advertising 100.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 46.97 Mail Services Llc
Treas. Reg. Renewal 295.52 Mainstay Systems Of Iowa, Llc @Data Proc. Repair/Main. 4,278.00 MFA Agri Services @Herbicides 497.95 MFA Oil Company Motor Vehicle Fuels 274.63 Michael & Associates Firearms @Supplies 8,151.00 Minnick Supply Co., Inc. @Misc. Repair & Maintenance 178.75 Navigate 360 @Training 749.00 Norris Quarries @Sr Road Rock 16,101.72 North Lumber & Home Center Inc @Misc. Repair/ Maintenance 145.37 Oden Enterprises Inc. @Materials 80,561.08 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., Ar Dept @Tires 3,552.00 Postmaster Dues & Memberships 130.00 Rauch, Ron Pumping Services 800.00 S.I.R.W.A Water Utilities 329.22 Schildberg Construction Co @Road Rock 2,278.58 Sinclair Architects L.C. Learning Center 2,612.50 Six Fifteen Graphics @Uniforms 495.00 Solutions, Inc Supplies 310.41 Southern Iowa Building Center Supplies 175.39 Southern Iowa Towing&Recovery @Tires 1,258.00 Sport Wade Inc. Fuel 68.08 Sportsman’s Supply Supplies 550.77 Star Equipment Ltd. @Hardware 7.95 Tyler Technologies Financial Management 70,994.06 U.S. Cellular @Tablet And Hot Spot Service 407.69 Van Wall Powersports @Vehicle Repairs/ Maintenance 2,763.43 W.R.D. Landfill Quarterly Allocation 6,932.50 Watson Auto Parts @Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 64.35 Wayne County Fair Board Fair Booth App 50.00 Wood, Sara Postage 8.70 Total $245,016.35 Grand Total $659,771.64 With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t24 July 13, 2022
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT (continued from page 9) 07/06 Lamoni PD responded to suspicious persons at the Kum & Go store in Lamoni. SO responded to a welfare check at 2nd Ave. West in Weldon. Leon PD responded to a stranded semi truck on Hwy 69 in Leon. Leon PD responded to a dog attack on NE 10th St. in Leon. SO booked Matthew Brown of Promise City to serve time for Lucas County on an OWI 1st and possession of controlled substance 2nd charge. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on N. Clark St. in Lamoni. SO responded to a suspicious vehicle at True Value north of Leon. SO and Leon PD responded to a missing juvenile from Ringgold County. 07/07 SO responded to a civil call on S Main St. in Davis City. SO responded to a welfare check on 260th St. south of Decatur. Leon PD responded to a barking dog complaint on NW Church St. in Leon. SO responded to cattle out at the Garden Grove Ranch. SO responded to a suspicious vehicle near 120th Ave. and 140th St., north of Grand River. SO responded to a wel-
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COURT CASES PENDING
Little River Estates, plaintiff, vs. Jack Cooper, defendant. Petition Filed. Dawn H. Moser and Thomas L. Moser, plaintiff, vs. Kathy S. Hitt and Nickolaus Duane Hitt, and Steven A. Hitt. Petition Filed.
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Michael Thaddeus Andres, Jr., Homestead, FL, speeding in residence of school 25mph. Total $170.51. Katrina Lynn Dredge, Mt. Ayr, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $106.75. Charles Eric Friend, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. David Owen Hammett, Waukee, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $268.01. Annabelle Alice McGee, Independence, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $121.75. Tonya Sue Sanders, Geneva, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. Melissa Marie Torres, Murray, IA, speeding. Total $141.25. Michael John Wik, Mt. Ayr, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $199.75. Matthew Earl Atkinson, Leon, registration violation. Total $326.51. Imani Marcella Blunt, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $170.51. Bryan Harden, Allerton, IA, speeding. Total $55.00. Claudia D. Sadler, Knoxville, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $221.01. Joshua A. Smith, Leon, IA, failure to maintain safety belt - adult. Total $324.31. Joshua A. Smith, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $266.32. Ashley Dawn Vandel, Hampton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $327.39. Vanessa Deelynn Bakley, Osceola, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. James Michael Cory, Alleman, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Duane Arthur Kimball, Indianola, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50. Alex Lee Potter,
Wetmore, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Alfredo Castellanos Cmiparana, UNK, MX, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $256.25. Keith Preston Rice, Los Angeles, CA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Peter Pascucci, Los Lunas, NM, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 7) P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $530.40. Lois M. Stewart to Lois M. Stewart, John C. Stewart, Jr., Barbara E. Woody and Mark L. Stewart - A trace of land described as commencing at a point 5.5' S of the NE corner of lot 1, block 1 of George T. Young's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. No transfer stamps. Garry R. Hill and Diane R. Hill to John W. Peachey and Wanda R. Peachey - NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 36, T 69, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 36, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT Parcel A in that part of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 36 as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 31, 2022 as Inst. No. 2022-0500, described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4, thence N ... to the POB, having an area of 0.45 acres; AND Parcel B in that part of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 25 and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 36, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 31, 2022 as Inst. No. 2022-0501, described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, thence S ... to the POB, having an area of 0.38 acres including 0.02 acres of road easement. Transfer stamps $308.80. Yolanda G. Minnick and Todd Minnick to Rodnie Gene Kelley - A tract of land described as beginning at a point located at the center of the County Road (said road being named 205th Street) in that part of the fractional W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 30, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying N of County Road, thence N ... to POB. No transfer stamps. William E. And Carita J. Juhnke Trust, dated May 15, 2014 to Angela L. Jones and Breanna C. Jones - Commencing at the SW corner of lot 3, block 2, W Lamoni Addition to Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, running thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $143.20. Clint Vonk and Jane Vonk to Angela Hill-Hartley fka Angela Hill - N 100' of the E ½ of block 25, Leffler's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $98.40. Ananias A. Swartzentruber and Ada A. Swartzentruber to Kyle C. Stoll and Kallie E. Stoll Parcel "E" located in the S 66 acres of the NE 1/4 and in the N 60 acres of the SE 1/4 of Section 22, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 6, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0534, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8" rebar at the center of said Section 22, thence N ... to the POB. Containing 28.73 acres. Transfer stamps $175.20.
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Leon Rodeo Pays Out Over $40K onds, $332.53 each; 8th Will Haug, 6.4 seconds, - Marquise Eason and $66.50 each. seconds, $631.80 each; Bo Pursel, 8th, 6.4 secOVER 40 CALF 7th - Aaron Sorrell and onds, $66.50 each; and ROPING 9th Carsyn Tharp and Kit Gillihan, 5.9 sec27 contestants 1st - Blake Eliason, 9.6 seconds, $662.70; 2nd - Scotty Shelton, 10.2 seconds, $552.25; 3rd - Buck Sells, 11.1 seconds, $441.80; 4th - Mike Reed, 11.5 seconds, $276.18; and 5th - Eric Critten, 11.5 seconds, $276.18. (continued from page 1)
OPEN CALF ROPING - 44 contestants 1st Jarrett Oestmann, 9.4 seconds, $872.32; 2nd Denton Oestmann, 9.6 seconds, $721.92; 3rd - Trey Johnson, 9.8 seconds, $571.52; 4th - Jesse Boos, 10.0 seconds, $421.12; 5th Mason Appleton, 10.2 seconds, $270.72; and 6th - Hustin Shipley, 10.3 seconds, $150.40.
Cauy Masters Earns 1st in Saddle Bronc
After last year just finishing out of the money in Saddle Bronc, Cauy Masters made sure this year was not a repeat, finishing 1st earning $872.32 with a score of 85, taking advantage of a re-ride. Chance Masters earned 3rd with an 80 for the prize of $436.16. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)
TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4) where a Beauty Queen was crowned and awarded the $1,000. Each county winner was presented a medal and each district winner a loving cup. Marriage Licenses – Carl M. Hynden and Vera E. Danielson; J. Earnest Bishop and M. Edythe Ward; Dewey Jamison and Pluma Moats; Sammie E. Rhoades and Violet J.M. Davis. Ruth Belle Hamilton and Lawrence H. Wilson were married in Des Moines. George Stover and family of Des Moines stopped in Leon on their way to Pleasanton to visit his mother, Mrs. C.C. Stover, and other relatives. Olive Chambers, who was a traveling demonstrator for Goodrich Drug Co. of Omaha, was here in Leon for a few days visiting with her father, Amos Chambers. Jess Norman and Clarence Ellars shocked wheat for Jay Sellers. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Curry of Garden Grove visited at the James Buchanan home. Mr. and Mrs. John Westfall and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marshall attended the Trautman reunion near Derby. Floyd Webster and wife, Zack McDaniel and family and Frank Campbell spent a day at Lige Evans'. Those who called at the Louie Schuldt home were Chris Schuldt, wife and son, Chris Schuldt Sr. and Roy Thompson and family. Dr. and Mrs. George Tallman were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Young. Margaret Edwards, who had been attending a postmaster's convention in Des Moines, returned home. Her sister, Mergie Edwards, had been in charge of the post office during her absence. Hugh Smith, marshal at Garden Grove, had a narrow escape from electrocution one
evening. He was putting a light bulb in one of the electroliers. The current seemed not to have been turned off when he thought it was. The fact that he fell broke the contact. His hand was burned some but not seriously injured which was lucky. To give recital – Winifred Garris presented two of her piano pupils, Esther Stearns and Truth Bumbarger, in recital at the Christian Church in Osceola Sunday and the Van Wert Methodist Church Monday. Fay Krouch returned to Chariton where she attended summer school, after spending a few days with home folks. Pearl Scott and family of Garden Grove and Bert Wells and family of Humeston spent the day at the A.C. Baker home. Dr. E.J. Hines and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Brothers and Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Street and family, and Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Day and Dan. Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Wasson, who had driven down from Des Moines to attend the tournament and to visit Mr. Wasson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wasson, returned to Des Moines. They drove down in one of the new Durant cars for which Mr. Wasson was sales manager in Des Moines. Mrs. H.S. Penniwell and Karl of Des Moines who had been visiting here at the home of her sister-inlaw, Mrs. Will Lindsey, accompanied them on the return trip. F.D. Kyner of Humeston was in Leon, having started to Kansas City, but on account of the wash out at Albany, decided to return to his home. Mrs. F.W. Sears and Mrs. J.G. Cochran of near Decatur, who had been visiting in Leon, returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Lockwood and Mary Bethards were Davis City visitors.
BREAK AWAY ROPING 95 contestants 1st - Blaine Gray, 2.1 seconds, $1,243.15; 2nd - Anna Brisbane, 2.3 seconds, $1,081.00; 3rd - Taylor Jilek, 2.5 seconds, $755.70; 4th - Call Griffin, 2.5 seconds, $755.70; 5th Jesse Alsup, 2.5 seconds, $755.70; 6th Morgan Williams, 2.6 seconds, $351.32; 7th - Shea Conner, 2.6 seconds, $351.32; and 8th - Kirbie Gibbens, 2.9 seconds, $108.10. RANCH SADDLE BRONC 13 contestants 1st Allysa Spierings, 80 points, $290.00; 2nd - Allysa Spierings, 77 points, $217.50; 3rd - Osten Blevins, 75 points, $108.75; and 4th Barret Fine, 75 points, $108.75.
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Lots of activity has been going on at the southwest corner of the Decatur County Fairgrounds the last two years. A new food stand and show ring were added and this year a shelter was built to provide shade and a resting area for fair goers. The fair board provided the materials and Central Trail FFA members and Mr. Kistler’s construction class erected the building during CD’s community cleanup day held in May.
Happenings at the Decatur County Fair (continued from page 1)
na, at 6:45 p.m., there will be PeeWee Barrel Races followed by the Decatur County Open 5D Barrel Races at 7:00 p.m. The day will end with a 4-H and FFA Exhibitor Fun Night at 7:00 p.m. Saturday begins bright and early with the exhibitor breakfast served by the Decatur County Farm Bureau at 6:30 a.m. in the 4H building. Cattle Show Day in the Jim Scott Pavilion begins at 8:00 a.m. with the dairy cattle and goats followed by the breeding beef and new crop calves and continuing on with market beef, carcass results and ending with bucket calves.
Later in the afternoon at 5:00 p.m. will be the Baby/Adult Show-Fairytale theme with a $5 entry fee on the Mike Hampton Stage. The evening will end with a Ranch Rodeo in the arena at 7:00 p.m. followed at 9:00 p.m. with an exhibitor dance. Sunday’s events will be held in the Jim Scott Pavilion starting with a church service at 8:00 a.m. followed by the dog show at 9:00 a.m.; bottle baby show at 3:30 p.m.; bacon buddies at 4:30 p.m.; livestock judging contest at 7:30 p.m. and the exhibitor/fam-
ily drive in movie at 9:15 p.m. Final day shows start at 8:00 a.m. with the rabbit show followed by the poultry show at 10:30 a.m. and ending with the pet show at the conclusion of the poultry show. All 4-H building and open class exhibits will be released at noon. The Fair Supporter BBQ sponsored by American State Bank begins at 5:30 p.m. Parade of Champions will be at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Livestock Sale at 7:00 p.m.
BACON BUDDIES July 17 4:30 p.m. Jim Scott Pavilion Decatur County Fairgrounds Allows kids with special needs or disabilities to show pigs with a mentor.