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Local Area Happenings

Leon Rodeo Just a Few Weeks Away; Tickets On Sale Grab your cowboy hat and start dusting of those boots, the Leon Rodeo is quickly approaching. This year, like last, bucks out for a four-day run July 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Rodeo tickets are available and are on sale at the HyVee Grocery Story, HyVee Pharmacy, Great Western Bank, Farmers Bank, Leon Journal-Reporter, Smith Feeder, and Long Creek Outfitters.

Chairman of the Rodeo Committee Mark Smith has secured trick roper Loop

Rolands for this year’s rodeo entertainment.

The 4th of July Parade Theme has also been decided upon. This year the theme will be Heroes on the Homefront.

The parade will begin line up at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. will be the judging of the entries, and 4:00 p.m. will be the start of the parade and it will follow the usual route up South Main Street from Harvey Park and around the courthouse square.

For more information contact Sue Kelly at 446-0093.

Fireworks - Yes in County; No in Leon City Limits As former Governor Terry Branstad was quoted as saying when he signed a new fireworks bill on May 9 that now legalizes the sale and use of consumer –grade fireworks in Iowa, “Let the Fireworks Begin.”

The Bill that Branstad signed, does however, allow for counties and cities to opt out.

That is what the City of Leon has decided to do, but not the Board of Supervisors.

The Leon City Council discussed the new Fireworks legislation that has been passed by the State of Iowa during the May 18 City Council Meeting and voted to not change the current City Code which concerns the area within the city limits. It is as follows: 2.1-1.0304 (2) Regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks; provided the city may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of fireworks by a city agency, fair associations, amusement parks and other ...organizations or groups of individuals approved by city authorities when such fireworks display will be handled by a competent operator.

No permit shall be granted hereunder unless the operator or sponsoring organization has filed with the city evidence of insurance.

2.1-1.0304(3) Exceptions.

This shall not be construed to prohibit any resident, dealer, manufacturer or jobber from selling such fireworks as are not herein prohibited; or the sale of any kind of fireworks provided the same are to be shipped out of state; or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater, or for signal purposes in athletic sports or by railroads, trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military organization; and provided further that nothing in this section shall apply to any substance or composition prepared and sold for medicinal or fumigation purposes.

However, the Board of Supervisors met Monday, June 12 and decided to go along with the State of Iowa to okay fireworks. Meaning that fireworks are legal to sell or use between certain times of the year which includes June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3 in the outlying areas of the County. It was not known by press time what the City of Lamoni has decided or any of the other incorporated areas of the county.

Also in the Board’s discussion, was what to do in the event a burn ban is placed on the County. The Board and County Attorney Lisa Jeanes are working on language for this exception that will be included in the County Ordinance.

VOLUME 88 - NUMBER 20

Get Fit Get Healthy in Leon

Construction Underway at 4-Way

New fitness classes are being offered in Leon at Fusion Studios, Lockdown Fitness and Leon Swimming Pool.

At Fusion Studios, Piyo on Sundays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Yoga on Mondays and Fridays at 6 a.m., and Get Fit on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 a.m.

At Lockdown Fitness, Kickboxing on Mondays with kids at 4:45 p.m. and adults at 5:30 p.m., Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., Doc Heff’s ATF on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Self Defense starting soon with times/days TBD, and Group Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursday at 6 p.m.

At Leon Swimming Pool in June, July and August, Water Aerobics weekdays from 6:30 8:00 a.m. and Adult Lap Swim on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Decatur County Museum Open

The Decatur County Museum is open for summer hours, on Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. through August or other times by appointment.

At the intersection of Highway 2 and 69, construction began Monday morning, June 12, on the improvement of the intersection paving as proposed by the Iowa DOT. The project includes the reconstruction of the east intersection of US 69 and Iowa 2 with new pavement. Iowa 2 is to be reconstructed from approximately School Street to Main Street. US 69 will be reconstructed from Iowa 2 to just south of NW 2nd Street. The project also includes sidewalk and driveway replacements. The project is to take approximately 35 days. As early Tuesday, most of the concrete had been removed along the section of Highway 69 and the workers continued to make relief cuts in the concrete in areas along the other routes. (photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Swimming Lessons at Leon Pool

The Leon Swimming Pool will be holding their first session of swimming lessons beginning June 19 through June 30. This is a morning session. The second session will be held from July 10 through July 21 and will be an evening session. The cost is $30 per child.

Call the pool at 446-6212 to sign up or for more information.

Private lessons are also available for extra fees and are based on availability of lifeguards.

Four CD Athletes Bound for Nationals

Mutton Bustin and Mini Bull Riders

A reminder to Mutton Busters and Mini Bull Riders during the Leon Rodeo, you must sign up before the Rodeo. Sign-up is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 25 between 10:00 a.m. - noon.

Refer to the ad in next week’s June 21 issue of the JR for further details.

Movies at Little River Lake

Head out to Little River Lake to enjoy a movie under the stars. The Decatur County Conservation Board is hosting a monthly movie that is free to the public. The movies begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be shown` near the Little River Shower House. Bring a chair. Popcorn will be provided. The next scheduled movie will be Hoot and it will show on the evening of June 24. Refer to page 3 for the complete summer movie dates.

Local Postal Carriers Receive Outstanding Recognition

Two rural mail carriers from the Leon Post Office received prestigious recognition last week.

Gary Waugh and Barry Jackson were recognized for 1,000,000 miles or 30 years of service of safe driving without a preventable incident. Both Waugh and Jackson received a plaque award stating as such.

With family and co-workers present, Shawneen Betha, Hawkeye District Manager presented the awards to Waugh and Jackson. In addition to Betha, Wendy Berg, the Post Office Manager for Area 2, was also present for the awards ceremony.

Refreshments were served.

From left - Shawneen Betha, Hawkeye District Manager, Gary Waugh and his wife Shelly.

ON TO NATIONALS: From left - Dakota Fry, Wyatt Dale, Chance Masters, and Alli Masters have adavnaced to the National High School Rodeo Finals in July.

Central Decatur will be well represented at the National High School Finals Rodeo after the Iowa State Finals Rodeo in Waterloo this past weekend, as a quartet of Cardinals earned a trip to the next level.

Chance Masters, a 2017 graduate of CD placed 2nd in the saddle bronc riding for the state of Iowa. He is the son of Todd and Barb Masters.

Dakota Fry, who will be a senior at CD, won the bareback riding and named a State Champion in this event. He is the son of Glenn and Brandi Oesch. Wyatt Dale, who will also be a senior at CD placed 4th in the bull riding. He is the son of Jason and Sarah Dale. Alli Masters,

a who will be a junior at CD, won the breakaway roping and named a State Champion in this event and finished 2nd in the goat tying for the state.

She is the daughter of Travis and Andi Masters.

It was reported that Central Decatur has the most kids qualifying for nationals from one school, in both junior high and high school. In addition, four earned state championships in their respective events.

As announced in the May 31 issue of the JR, siblings Cauy and Layni Masters qualified from the State Junior High Competition held a few weeks ago. They will make the trip to Nationals which, for them, will

be held in Lebanon, TN June 18-24.

Cauy was named Champion Saddle Bronc rider, while Layni finished 1st in the Goat Tying event.

As for the high school students, they will represent the state of Iowa at the National High School Finals rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming July 16-22nd.

The top four contestants in each event compete at the national level.

Again this year, the Saturday championship round will be televised nationally as a part of the Cinch High School Rodeo Tour series on RFD-TV. Live broadcasts of each round will also air online at NHSRATV. com.

From left - Shawneen Betha, Hawkeye District Manager, Barry Jackson and his wife Pam.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

DEATH NOTICE

with Rev. Max Carmichael officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

McCONNELL, Leo Eugene, 93, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Slade – O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be held in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Iowa.

KEPLER, Rosemary Ann, 73, of Stratford, IA, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at her home.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, in Webster City, Iowa, with Reverend Paul Avery officiating. Interment was held in the Cass Township Cemetery.

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TREMBLY, Marjorie Jane, 104, of Leon, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Westview Acres Care Center in Leon, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the New Salem Baptist Church in rural Leon, Iowa. Interment was held at the New Salem Cemetery, rural Leon, Iowa.

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DURELL, Barbara Ann, 84, of Leon, Iowa, died on Monday, June 5, 2017 at her caregiver’s home south of Leon, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa,

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MARJORIE JANE TREMBLY Marjorie Jane Trembly was born April 18, 1913, four miles southeast of Davis City, Iowa, at the home of her parents, George Franklin and Maude Catherine (Skales) Graham. She passed peacefully from this life on June 4, 2017, at Westview Acres Care Center in Leon, Iowa, at the age of 104.

She attended Scott Country School through 6th grade, which was just up the hill from where her family lived, then rode a horse to Davis City for 7th and 8th grades and the early part of high school. Her education was interrupted when her mother became very ill, and Marjorie stayed home to care for her younger siblings. She started school the next year in Leon, staying with a family and working for her room and board, and graduated with the Class of 1933. Her favorite classes were Home Ec, English, Typing and Chorus.

She did housework for $3/ week, later moving to Des Moines where she worked at Bishop’s Cafeteria, and then, felt fortunate to get a housekeeper/nanny position with a prominent family making $8/ week over the next four years.

age of 15. Her membership was transferred in 1957 to New Salem Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School and VBS teacher, was a member of the Women’s Missionary Circle, and enjoyed Christian fellowship with her church family.

She loved music and enjoyed playing hymns on the piano where she had many memorized by heart.

She had beautiful gardens and loved flowers. Traditions were important to her, and she took pleasure in decorating for holidays, family celebrations, and taking pictures to remember the occasions. Her favorite card game was Rook, and she seemed to know where to sit at the table to be able to land the Bird. She would always look forward to hearing the latest news about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and just the mention of their names would bring a smile to her face.

She also loved to give gifts and never wanted to be without something that she could give someone if they stopped by.

Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents; husband, Ivan; brothers Willard, Milford and Richard; half-sisters Merna Paulson and Veta Cloe. Cherishing her memory are her son, Robert, of Lineville; her daughter, Janet, and husband, Raymond Leeper, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; grandsons, B.J. (Jodi) Leeper of Olathe, Kansas; Tyler (Jamie) Leeper of Minneapolis, MN; Kaleb (Gymel) Trembly of Davis, CA; and granddaughter, Naomi Wyldflower of Mendocino, CA; great-grandchildren, Latham, Emery, Graham, Niko, and Daxon Leeper.

McBROOM, Marie, 93, of Leon, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, Iowa, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Accura Health Care West in Newton, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa. Interment was held in the Decatur Cemetery, Decatur City, Iowa.

GRAY, Helen LeNora Lucille, 98, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home. A graveside funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017, at the Elk Cemetery, Decatur, Iowa, with Clyde Ed Sweeten officiating. Arrangements were through the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home of Leon and Lamoni, Iowa.

She shared her meager earnings with her family as times were very hard on the farm, buying her folks their first radio and a set of dishes.

On one of her trips back home, she ran into a former classmate, Ivan Trembly, at a dance in Decatur. Through their long-distance courtship of writing letters back and forth and the occasional trip to Des Moines with Ivan’s “cool” car, they were married December 29, 1940, at the Brethren Parsonage in Leon on a Sunday afternoon. Together they would build a life on what later would become a Century Farm, and they were married for 76 years.

To this union, two children were born: Robert Bevan in 1943 and Janet Sue in 1953.

Marjorie enjoyed being a homemaker and mother. She collected recipes and was a wonderful cook.

Sometimes it was hard to find a piece of paper in the house that didn’t have some ingredients or measurements written on it, and for many years, she would listen to KMA’s radio program while working in the kitchen. This was her connection to other farm wives sharing ideas and more new recipes to try. She was a member of the neighborhood Jolly Homemakers Women’s Club, and in later years, the Priscilla Club, Young Married Farm Bureau Club, a 4-H leader for Morgan Teamworkers, and served on the Extension Council from 1973-76. She also helped with the cancer fundraising drive for many years.

Growing up, her family attended Riverview Country Church where she made a profession of faith and was baptized in August 1928 at the

BARBARA ANN DURELL Barbara Ann Durell, age 84, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Dewey and Leota Mae (Hagen) Ross, was born December 29, 1932, at Blythedale, Missouri.

She left this life on Monday, June 5, 2017, at her caregiver’s home south of Leon, Iowa.

Barbara attended her first years of school in Blythedale, Missouri. The family moved to Leon where she continued school, graduating high school in 1950. Barbara played the position of guard on the Leon Girls Basketball team in high school. Her senior year was the third year Leon had a girl’s basketball team. That year they won the county tournament, sectional tournament, and took fourth place in the district tournament. During high school she grew very close to a classmate, James Daniel Durell.

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Barb helped him get through typing class their senior year.

Barbara was a typist with the journalism class. After high school, Barbara worked in Des Moines for a short time, along with her soon to be sister-inlaw, Rowena Dale. Then Barbara returned to Leon to work in the Decatur County Bank and the Decatur County Hospital.

Jim and Barbara were married on September 3, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, while Jim was home on leave from the United States Army. After his honorable discharge a year later, they made their home in rural Leon.

They were blessed with three children, Sharon, Michael, and Daniel.

After the children were in school, Barb worked at the Soil Conservation Office in Leon for a number of years before starting at the Decatur County Department of Human Services. Later she also worked for Ringgold County Department of Human Services. She spent her first few months of retirement in 1995, healing a broken leg after reaching for a pop can out the car door. She and Jim enjoyed traveling the United States. She also gardened in her free time and was known for her angel food cakes.

Barbara accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior while attending the Leon Brethren Church. Barbara and Jim were instrumental in seeing that their children attended regularly and came to know the Lord also through their example. Barbara spent many evenings reading the Bible with her children. Over the years Barbara was very active in the Leon Brethren, Leon Bible, and Calvary Baptist Churches. Barbara was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, too.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jim, on April 29, 2014; daughter, Sharon Durell on February 28, 2015; brother, Avery “Jack” Ross; sisters, Ruth Feuring and Faye Perks and husband, Ray; sister-in law, Rowena Ross, brothers-in-law, Marvin Corll and Donald Grimm. Survivors include her sons, Mike and Charletta Durell and Dan and Toni Durell, all of Leon; eight grandchildren, Jordan and Tiffany Durell, Lucas Durell, Marci and Nathan White, Daren and Megan Durell, Lindsey and Jeromey Jones, Ben Durell, Rachel and Jimmy Christofis, and Nick Durell; eight great grandchildren, Evan and Mason Durell, Loralie, Silvie, and Lincoln White, Remington, Booker, and Thea Christofis, and three more on the way; siblings, Everett Ross of Westview Acres, Leon, Iowa, Wendell and Judy Ross of Colfax, Iowa, Peggy Corll of Leon, and Shirley Grimm of West Des Moines, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

ROSEMARY KEPLER Rosemary Ann Kepler, 73, of Stratford, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Reverend Paul Avery, officiating. Burial followed the services at Cass Township Cemetery. Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the funeral home.

Rosemary Ann Risetter, daughter of Leo and Mary Patterson Risetter, was born December 4, 1943 in Story City.

She attended school in Stratford. She moved to California in 1984. On October 15, 1999 she married Roger Kepler Sr. in Hawthorn, CA. The couple retired to Iowa in 2005, settling in Stratford in 2012. Roger preceded her in death on May 3, 2014.

Rosemary is survived by her children, Tony (Brenda) Baysinger of Eagle Grove, Tonia (Mark) Dorr of Leon, Trent (Lisa) Baysinger of Anoka, MN, Teresa (Paul) Avery of Colfax; step-children, Roger (Lisa) Kepler Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, Mike (Marlinda) Kepler of Garden Grove, CA, Michele Kepler of Riverside, CA; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Trudy (Kim) Elwood of Webster City; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Kepler Sr.; grandson, James Baysinger; brothers, Dave and Kevin Risetter.

Rosemary was a member of the FW Sonksen American Legion Auxiliary in Stratford. She enjoyed reading, camping and being with her family.

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Social News Happy 60th Anniversary June 16 Albert and Nancy Cotterill

Cornett Recognized for Years of Service as a Board of Supervisor JR Cornett, who served as a Board of Supervisor for a number of years, was recognized by the current Board for his years of service. Board Chairman Jim Fulton presented Cornett with a plaque honoring him for his 15 years of dedicated service to the County. Also present were Supervisor Dan Christensen, left and Supervisor Bob Bell, right.

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MARIE McBROOM Marie McBroom, age 93, of Leon, Iowa, formerly Decatur, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Eva Muriel (Bartlet) Eastin, was born February 10, 1924, in Harrison County, Missouri.

She died at Accura Health Care West in Newton, Iowa on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Marie grew up in Garden Grove, Iowa.

While in high school she played the French horn in the band and also played basketball. She graduated in

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1942. On June 8, 1945, she married James Keith McBroom in Decatur County, Iowa. They were blessed with five children, James, Larry, Jerry, Carol, and Karen. Marie lived most of her life in Decatur County where Jim farmed before working at Martin Marietta Quarries. Later they lived in Ames and then Boone, Iowa for 12 years. The rest of her life was spent living in Decatur County. Marie sold Avon, but mostly was a wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Leon, then Van Wert, and currently, Decatur. Family and church were the most important things in her life. In her free time, Marie enjoyed reading, knitting, and collecting churches and angels.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jim on May 16, 1993; and her siblings, Johnny Eastin, Bernadine Hall, and five infants. Survivors include her children, Jim and Carol McBroom of Nevada, Iowa, Larry and Terrie McBroom of Weldon, Iowa, Jerry and Karin McBroom of Indianola, Iowa, Carol McBroom of Leon, and Karen and Mike Wollesen of

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HELEN LeNORA LUCILLE GRAY Helen LeNora Lucille (Noftsger) Gray, was born on the home farm in Bloomington Township, near Lamoni, Iowa, on December 10, 1918. She was the youngest of four children born to Albert Franklin and Ida MayBelle (Hendrickson) Noftsger. She passed away at her home on June 7, 2017, at the age of 98.

Helen grew up on the family farm and attended Wion Country School, which was located where her home is now. She attended through the eighth grade. In 1978, she received her GED high school diploma through Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to Clifton Russell “Doc” Lukenbill on August 28, 1940. To this union two sons, Duane LeRoy and Jackie Paul, were born.

Doc passed away in October of 1950. She later remarried Lyle Devon Gray in 1953. To this union Janet Jo was added to the family.

Helen spent her life as a homemaker and a farm wife, always cooking or baking something. She loved to cook and always had something to

eat when you or a neighbor dropped by, which they often did. Homemade cookies and pie were always served with hot cups of coffee. She worked at various jobs, such as the Lamoni Sale Barn Café and the Decatur County Hospital for many years.

She loved picnics, bonfires, camping, getting together with family, playing cards, and she loved to have people in her home. She always made everyone feel welcome.

Preceding her in death were her parents; first husband, Doc; son, Duane Lukenbill in August 2010; brother, Henry “Hank” Noftsger; and two sisters, Frances Sellers and Annie Orfield.

Survivors include her husband, Lyle; son, Jack Lukenbill and wife, Dee; daughter, Jan Gray, all of Lamoni, Iowa; grandchildren, Terrie Hutton and Stuart of Oak Creek, Colorado, Troy Lukenbill of Nunn, Colorado, Jacque Harrell and Jon of Sprinfield, Missouri, Lisa Jones and Jill Elliott and fiancé, Drew Aho, all of Lamoni, Iowa; great grandchildren, Sara Slaughter, Matt Slaughter, and Ashlie Leanne, all of Colorado, Kelly Harrell of Springfield, Missouri, Levi Harrell of Wanaka, New Zealand, and Luke and Logan Jones of Lamoni, Iowa; and other relatives, neighbors, and friends. She will be missed, but not forgotten.

ing windows in schools, hospitals, and storefronts for nearly 40 years and was very proud of his work.

He married Dorothy Kint; they were blessed with three children, Jeff, Gary, and June.

Later he married Deborah Peppers. He adopted her two sons, Al and Aaron, in addition to being blessed with their own daughter, Abby. After his retirement in January of 1996, Floyd met Martha Sue Raiser.

They were married on May 24, 1997. Her sons, Robert and William, became a part of his family, too. The couple first lived in Carson, Iowa before moving to Leon in 2005.

Floyd was very handy and invented a sparrow trap that goes inside Blue Bird houses.

He hand made over 20,000 of them through Van Ert Enterprises. He recently passed the business to Aaron and Raven Perkins. Floyd was a member of the Iowa and many other state’s Blue Bird Organization.

He always practiced wildlife conservation.

Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings, Phila Mae Dredge, Mildred Zessin, Irvin Van Ert, Leonard Van Ert, and an infant brother; and great grandson, Camden Van Ert. Survivors include his wife, Martha Raiser of Leon; children, Jeff and Penni Van Ert of Atlantic, Iowa, Gary and Jennifer Van Ert of Griswald, Iowa, June and Tom Curthis of Clinton, Iowa, Al and Bryce Van Ert of Cedar Park, Texas, Aaron and Jade Van Ert of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Abby Van Ert of Des Moines, Iowa; stepsons, Robert and Sara Mitchell of Mesa, Arizona and William and

Aubrey Mitchell of Anderson, South Carolina; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou Hummel of Cave Creek, Arizona, Barbara Jean Furley of Branson, Missouri, and Norma and Lyle Schwarting of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Mary Van Ert of North Platte, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

LOCALS

Graham Receives Masters Degree

Rachel E. Graham, of Corydon, Iowa, graduated from Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, on June 10, 2017, with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Graham lives in Corydon with her husband Andy and two children Alea and Nathan Graham. Rachel is the daughter of Bob and Marilyn Arndorfer and a 2002 graduate of the Mormon Trail high school in Garden Grove, Iowa.

Decatur County Conservation FLOYD ELDON VAN ERT Floyd Eldon Van Ert, age 83, of Leon, Iowa, the son of Louis Anthony and Bernadine Elizabeth (Schumacher) Van Ert, was born March 11, 1934, in Elgin, Nebraska. He died at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

Floyd grew up and attended school in rural Nebraska.

He worked on the family farm before being drafted into the United States Army in 1956.

He served 18 months of his twoyear term in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge he moved to Sioux City, Iowa and trained under his older brother to be a glazer in his glass business. Floyd then moved to Atlantic, Iowa where he owned and operated Van Ert Glass.

He had a good business install-

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (June 4, 1997) “It Now Occurs To Me,” by Margaret Lindsey, “The secret to longevity is taking care of your health, and cultivating an attitude of kindness.”

Pro angler Dale Dykes of Leon leaped past the leaders to snag the Champion Boats Midwest Pro-Am victory and $40,000 on Leech Lake at Walker, MN, the weekend of May 31 - June 1. He weighed 12.83 pounds of walleyes on the final day for a total of 29.85 pounds in the In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail competition.

Winners of the poster contest sponsored by Decatur Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and BaxterTempleton Insurance Agency of Lamoni were presented with their checks at Lamoni Middle Schools and Central Decatur Elementary Schools in Leon.

Checks were presented by Don Templeton of Baxter-Templeton Insurance and Harvey Campbell, Decatur Soil & Water Conservation District Board Member to Jeremiah Howell, Sarah Clark, April Erke, Aaron Keeney, Amy Buckingham, and Tierney Eaton, all of CD and Sherri Reed, Cassie Binning, Blake Binning, Mark Jones, Jacob Blakesley and Niccole Morgan all of Lamoni.

Architectural plans for a proposed 4,900 square foot medical clinic in Lamoni were unveiled at a meeting of the Lamoni Chamber of Commerce. The facility is located south of the Lamoni Manor & Rehabilitation Center on Ackerly Street.

Cleo and George Phelps were honored for their 60th wedding anniversary.

Clifford and Ethel Doolittle were honored for their 60th wedding anniversary.

Gertie and Archie Green were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary.

The Class of 1937 held a school reunion for their 60th class reunion. Of the 64 class members, 26 were deceased. Those in attendance were Gretchen (Spencer) Miller, Helen (Dale) Deemer, Esther (Sellers) Johnson, Jo (Campbell) Smith, Helen Horney, Virgie (Norman) Stogdill, Velva (Smith) Scholl, Margaret (Wagoner) Lewis, Helen (Deemer) Wehrle, Mary (Smith) Fender, Gladys (Drury) Rumley, Mary (Voss) Elliott, Iona (Welch) Schamp, Cleo Norman, Layton Hurst, Joe Dobson, Glenn Bullard and Berne Tharp.

The class of 1947 held a 50th class reunion. There were 56 in the graduating class with 10 deceased members with a table with a memorial plaque in

remembrance for Betty Akers Bental, Max Bunch, Delores Farquhar Picken, Kenneth Johnston, Florence King Brown, Olin E. Mills, Carroll Newlin, Teresa Reynolds West, George Sissel and William Stanford.

Those in attendance were Oda McKern, Melvin Keller, William Jensen, James Schmidt, William Stewart, Robert Barry, William E. Kemp, Donald Hembry, Mildred Keller Bennett, Doris McMorris Landphair, Barbara Robison Skinner, Mildred Christensen Walters, Wilma Jelsma Adair, Helen Landphair Piper, Thelma Dale Rippey, Hazel Cox Warner, Charles Baker, Maurice Halstead, Harold Overton, Carol Lea Jenkins Halstead Dorothy Hubbard Levea, Miles Leeper, Beverly Sage Keller, Faye McGahuey Bolinger, Colleen Pearson Overton, Roberta Cross Bigley, Darlene Larson Edwards, Dottie Eckardt Allen, Hope Barton Mendenhall, Roberta McClaran Manchester, Ivan Owens, Paul Bennett, Charles Warren, Merlyn Corsbie, Lennis Landon Starmer Allen, Katherine Graves Cox, Jack Fuller, Robert A. Kemp and Marjorie Sams Mitchell.

50 YEARS AGO (June 15, 1967) Decatur County and surrounding counties were named at various times over the weekend as being an area where conditions were favorable for strong winds, heavy lightning, hail and possible tornadoes.

Because of the out break of severe weather, the city of Leon decided that they would blow the fire siren one long blast to notify the community of a possible tornado in the area.

The Leon Golf and Country Club held its open tournament with Charles Pyfer, Betty Hoffman, and Bonnie Houck in charge. Champion for the day was Ken Markley of Mount Ayr; Craig Williamson of Greenfield placed second; Slim Houck of Leon was third and Jim Campbell from Albia placed fourth.

At the 1967 Decatur County 4-H conference the following officers were elected: JoEllen Applegate and Maurice Jones presidents; Bobette Rippey and Alan Binning vice presidents; Kathy McDaniel and Bob Boles secretaries and Peggy Higdon and Owen Heckathorn historians.

Mrs. Wayne Burchette and Nick Hembry were initiated as honorary 4-H members.

The Rev. Gary Bird and Rev. Arthur Hamann were again appointed to serve their Methodist Churches in Lamoni and Leon for another year.

Word was received of

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the promotion of Pfc. James Fleming to Specialist fourth class. He was stationed in Korea with Company C. 11th Engr. Bn. Roy Schnakenberg moved to Leon to become the new division manager for the Butternut Bread Company.

The neighbors and friends of Norman Redman of Van Wert put in over 100 acres in crops while Norman was a patient at the Veterans Hospital. Those helping were John Morgan, C. Gorsline, Harold Marshall, Marvin Woolsey, Kenneth Hill, Jerry Willis, Delbert Bethards, John Lewis, Jerry Redman, Leon Baughman, Sam South, Carl Upfield, Cliff Redman, Raymond Redman, Leonard Redman, Raymond Housh, Roscoe Wilson and Richard Kernon. Serving the meal were Lois Morgan, Dalith Gorsline, Alice Redman, Wilma Baughman, Marilyn Woolsey, Nadine Redman, Dora Lewis and Eileen Marshall.

Cecil Luitjen of Davis City caught a 26 pound carp that came up during the high water in the Grand River basin and was stranded below the spillway at Nine Eagles Lake.

The Decatur County Speedway was planning to have jalopy races. Cars were to be limited to 1949-1958 models, 260 cu. inch and no overhead valve V-8.

75 YEARS AGO (June 15, 1942) Clifford Graves Hurt by Fish Hook - Clifford Graves, owner of the Bus Depot Cafe, suffered a painful injury to the middle finger of his right hand while fishing on Grand River. A large No. 10 fish hook caught in his finger. The hook went through the flesh to the bone.

First Lieutenant Earl Donald Peterson, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zook, had been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army. He had been stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Gets Editorial Position at Ames - John McIntosh, son of Mrs. Della McIntosh of Leon had been appointed a departmental editor in the staff of the Iowa Agriculturist, student departmental editor in the staff of the Iowa Agriculturist, student departmental publication at Iowa State college. McIntosh was a freshman in forestry at Iowa State college.

The Decatur County rationing board office had been swamped with women and men who were making requests for sugar for canning purposes.

Additional clerks and typists had been necessary to take care of the applications. The amount of sugar allowed was ten pounds per person for the season.

John Barrymore, stage, screen and radio star, who had entertained the public for many years, died at Hollywood, CA. Simple rites were held for him with only close friends and relatives attending.

Marriage Licenses - Clifford Morley and Wanda Barth, Bob White and Thelma Hoffman and W.J. Bowen and Leora Mae Greeman.

James Parsons of Pleasanton was in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Brenizer of Lamoni were visiting in Leon.

Perry Latta of Davis City was in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Ramsey of Van Wert were in Leon.

Mrs. May Henderson and father of Garden Grove were visiting in Leon.

Ed Owens of near Lineville was visiting in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Smith were in Des Moines.

100 YEARS AGO (June 14, 1917) Spent the Night on Bridge - Mr. and Mrs. Bob Teale, of

New Raised Garden Bed at Central Decatur

Student leaders from ROCCS, including Emma Atwood, Grant Atwood, Riley Bell, Maggie Frank, Jentri Hullinger, Maggie Layton and Lily Simon helped the fourth grade classes to plant the beds.

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Raised bed construction by Gene Olsen’s industrial technology class and TSA members. The bed design selected was created by Zane Greene and Colton Richardson from Ms. Sondag’s class assignment.

(Photo: Central Decatur) The Rotary Club of Decatur County has facilitated the installation of a raised garden bed at Central Decatur High School for use by the school nutrition department. A group of newer Rotarians and school representatives including Superintendent Chris Coffelt, Nutrition Director Joy Evertsen, Ag Instructor Rosa Sondag and Industrial Arts Instructor Gene Olsen worked together to involve students in designing and building the bed.

Funding for the project was provided by Rotary Club of Decatur County and a ROCCS grant. A crop of tomatoes, peppers, beets and onions will be available for harvest as school is back in session.

Rotarians are maintaining the bed over the summer and any early harvest will be donated to the food pantry.

Rotary Club of Decatur County has made plans to use the ROCCS funding to facilitate additional raised beds at the other two schools in the county at Lamoni and at Mormon Trail school in Garden Grove. this city, and Harold Beggs and mother of Denver, CO were forced to spend a night on a bridge near Jamison, eight miles north of Osceola. Mr. and Mrs. Teale had been visiting in Des Moines and were accompanied

by Mr. Beggs and mother, who were en route in their car from Chicago to their home in Colorado. They were coming over the Three Star Route and found a bridge washed out, so had to detour and when they reached Squaw Creek north of Osceola, the road was covered with water on both sides of the bridge, with a mighty bad hill leading from the bridge. After fording the water up over the running boards and getting on the bridge, they decided to stay there until daylight.

There was a terrific wind all over the county, but out at the George Scott farm, five miles northeast of Leon, there

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was a regular cyclone which did considerable damage. It blew two barns from their foundations, moved the garage and blew down many trees in the orchard.

Killed by Lightning - Robert Hutchcroft, a well known farmer residing four miles northwest of Lamoni, was instantly killed by being struck by lightning.

He was out driving a bunch of his cattle to the barn, being a couple hundred feet from the house. Mrs. Hutchcroft was standing upstairs and saw the bolt of lightning hit her husband. He was a brother-inlaw of Charles McCann, who was killed at Decatur.

Marriage Licenses - Lee A. Hill and Inez Metz, S.E. Raines

and Ethel Anderson, J.W. Ackerley and Ethel G. Brown, Paul Walton and Goldie Powers and W. Raymond Jenkins and Harriette F. Lionberger.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Eivins were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Waller (former Marie Parrish) of Des Moines were the parents of a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sauter were the parents of a daughter.

Hazel Stuteville of near Pleasanton came to attend the alumni banquet and visit Leon friends.

S.M. Grayson of Decatur was a business visitor in this city.

O.E. Adkins of Davis City was a business visitor.

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Drawing for over $200 in Food Products donated by Osceola Foods

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Food basket to include: Osceola Food water bottle, ham snack tray, 8 oz. diced ham, 2 lb browned turkey breast, spiral sliced ham, 3.5 lb fully cooked bacon, 10 lb pecanwood smoked bacon, 7 oz siracha chicken breast, 14 oz. oven roasted deli turkey

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY This is a sad week for many of us in Grand River as Leo McConnell passed away early Sunday morning at the Clarke County Hospital. Services will be held at Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home. He will most certainly be missed in town. If there is anything I can say we can all learn from him, it’s to live your life the way you want.

He would say you were given a life to live and he had lived a good one.

There was a house fire in Grand River on Friday. This was an unoccupied house in town. I had several people tell me the Grand River Firefighters that were able to come out did an awesome job and a huge thank you to the Silver Spur and Patty’s Back Door for donating water for all the firefighters.

That’s great to have that support!

Meals for the following week at the Community Center will be: Friday, June 16th pulled pork and Maidrites, potato salad, corn bread casserole and applesauce. On Tuesday, June 20th it will be goulash, garlic bread, mixed vegetables, peaches and cookies. If you would like to order a dinner please call the center at 7735436 and remember meals are open to everyone.

If you have any news, please call 641-344-9586.

Have a great week -Melinda Mackey

Cotton putting Haylie’s RN pin on her. This was a very special time for Haylie and her family.

Congratulations, Haylie!

Andover is getting ready for a new resident with a baby shower for Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane on Sunday at the Eagleville Community Center.

Looking forward to meeting the newcomer in the not too distant future.

Philinda Snethen, Teeny Gibson, and Kyle Booth had the unexpected privilege of meeting up with Wanda Ringot and enjoyed a nice visit. Wanda is one of their kinfolk.

Teeny Gibson and Philinda Snethen had a nice visit with Donna Ogier and admired her new kittens. Very tempting but they left without one.

Carrie Richardson spent Saturday afternoon with her mother Beth Lane.

Doris Lane has been staying home and enjoying the warm weather.

Teeny Gibson and Philinda Snethen were out and about last week and stopped and visited Donna Tapscott since she was out in the yard. Donna’s father put Teeny and her brother Dick on the train at Andover on Sunday evenings so they could head back to Lamoni for a week of high school. They would ride the horses across the field to the train with younger brother Wimpy going along and taking the horses back home. Wimpy was four years younger than Teeny so he was still in grade school.

Shawn Lane enjoyed supper with his folks Ivan and Beth Lane on Thursday and Friday. Ivan and Shawn have been busy haying.

Speaking of hot dry weather, Cassie Daleske says she has been watering her garden almost nonstop the last few days because of the dry weather. Better keep watering Cassie, doesn’t look to good for rain this week. Good for haying though.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and mark your calendars because the Carpenter Bergman Bluegrass Jamboree is coming up on Saturday, July 1. We’’ll hope for dry and a little cooler weather.

DCH Corner

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Well, it is just as predicted, the weather is now hot and dry and we are all wishing for some of that rain that we had so much of just a couple weeks ago.

Saturday Gary and Sandy Osborn attended the Parkhurst family reunion at City Hall in Eagleville. Sandy reports there were approximately eighty people in attendance. Sounds like quite a party!

Liz Carpenter and friend Julie Elliott enjoyed a camping trip to Pikes Peak State Park in NE Iowa last week. On the way over they made a trip through Mt.Vernon to visit Emilie and Abbi Taylor.

Haylie Osborn celebrated a big day this past weekend as she participated in her pinning ceremony for her RN nursing degree. Those attending were Chad, Cotton, and Coy Osborn, Gary and Sandy Osborn, Haylie’s dad Lonnie Rumley, Haylie’s mom Terri Rumley and friend Jerry, Haylie’s brother Tyson Rumley and family Randi, Sutton, and Siena Rumley. Chad, Cotton, and Coy were a part of the pinning with

All About Wound Care Therapy

Each week, we at Decatur County Hospital will be writing an article to give you more information about our services.

We want to help educate you on specialty services you may not know are provided close to home.

After surgery or a serious injury, or if you have a reoccurring wound due to a health condition, your physician might prescribe wound care. If your doctor prescribes wound care, you have access to this high-quality service close to home. Decatur County Hospital offers wound care services for the following common needs: • Venous stasis/

insufficiency • Post-operative

wound care • Wound vac therapy • Diabetic

ulcers/pressure injuries • Non-healing wounds • Burns Most insurance companies cover these services, but we require a written order/referral from your provider/physician.

Call our Rehabilitation Director, Melissa Smith P.T.A, CLT at 641-

446-2219 to learn more about this program.

For more information about our therapy services, call 641-446-2219. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and our available services, please visit www. decaturcountyhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook @ DecaturCountyHospitalIowa.

And don’t forget that we want to hear from you! Email us at serb@d-c-h.org if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover in one of our DCH Corner articles.

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2017 All School Reunion

The 2017 Memorial Weekend Alumni (All-School) Reunion was held at the Leon Golf and Country Clubhouse. This event began in 2003, and continues to bring a lot of classmates together. Listed below are the attendees for either the morning or evening get-together: Melba and Ron DavisFulton; Ed Nussbaum; Ron Nussbaum; Fran BennettSiefkas; Susan Moore-Lewiston; Joyce Fulton-Ausberger; Julie and Doug Fulton-McKern; Joe Anders; Lorna Toney-Noecker; Carolin Miller-Gibson; Vernon Lee Ingram; Donna WoodsPelgram; Rodger Gatton; Marilyn and Terry WileyMcClure; Lewis Hill; Linda Adair-Owens; Gary Anderson; Marvel Cowles-Payton; Sharon and Herman Baker-Baker; Mike Durell and wife Charletta; Bob Kelly and wife Janet; Marilyn and Danny Trembly-Akers.

Joyce and Frank AndrewBinning; Wayne Woods; Mary Margaret Greenhalgh- Hill; Fonda Williams-McClure; Charles Warren; Bill Fulton; Russell Sage; JR King; Barbara and Ted Robison- Skinner; Rob Kilgore; Billie Swisher; Diane

Abandoned House in Grand River Burns Late Friday morning, area fire departments were called to a house fire in Grand River. The house had been abandoned for quite some time and when firemen arrived on the scene it was fully engulfed in fire with smoke bellowing from all around. Firemen from Grand River, Leon, Davis City, Van Wert and Lamoni worked at the scene for a few hours. Above, a fireman from Leon moves into position to help deter the flames. The structure was a total loss. and Leroy Juergens- Fulton; Bob Chastain; Don Redman; Ruth and Danny Warren; Cecilee Rex-Lewis; Marcia McGauheyStephens; Jean Higdon-Martin; Betty Robison-Bethards; Linda Chastain; Brenda Fulton-Chastain; Dennis and Sharon Graves-South; Jean Cross- Wiley; Monty Hamilton and Diane; Judy and Larry Andrew-Hutchison; Marilyn and Loren McKern-Bench; Diane and Gary Kilgore-Hill; Mark Kilgore; Kim Jones-Houf; Marvelle and Doug Gardner-

Plym; Kim Watson; Kimberly Watson; Mike Halverson; Larry Henderson.

Jewel Blunt-Nichols; Gloria Hill-Wyatt; Darla Hill-Lorenz; Ron and Lucille Deemer; Marilyn and Carl Scott-Evans; Gloria Adair-Hamilton; Jim and Nancy Andrew; Brenda BarleanBurton; Linda German-Wright; Janice and Lyle Fulton-Scott; Charlie McDaniel; Ron Rumley; Randy Smith; Martha and Don Moore-Jackson; Darrell Rumley; Ed Van Nostrand; Carolyn and Bill Wiley-Stewart;

Suzanne Stewart; Vicki and Rocky Robison-Nordquist.

Rob Kilgore was the lucky winner of the “CD Cardinal” sign, donated by the CD School Endowment organization. Many individual class reunions were held on this day and from reports “a good time was had by all”.

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DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m. 1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m. Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 5:30 Sunday Evening Service.

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

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

GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass - Saturday; 5:30 p.m. WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

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

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

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Pastor Ben Bradley LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - Pastor Clegguart Mitchell - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club.

Youth Group & Prayer Time. T.R.A.C. Youth Group. All services signed for deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Prayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

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

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

LEON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 116 N. Main (Old Video Adventure building) 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship.

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 9:45 a.m.Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 12:15 p.m. First Sunday family dinner LIVING HOPE CHURCH: - Hwy. 2 West (by Plaza Furniture) - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship; 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service.

LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Interim Pastor J.R. Wheeler - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Felix Onuora - Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Dale O’Connell - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Kenny Wilson Pastor - Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Dave Polich - Mass - Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Saturday; 5:30 p.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. NEW SALEM BAPTIST: Pastor Dale Short, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.

Worship service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

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

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

VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study WELDON CHRISTIAN: Pastors Ed West, Dennis Huffman and Mary Case - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH SERVICES ANDOVER: 11:00 a.m. - June 4 - Julian Franklin, June 11 - Dewey Clark, June 18 Jo Logan, June 25 - Nancy Stevenson.

BLOOMINGTON: 10:40 a.m . - June 4 - Roy Shields, June 11 - Julie Rivera, June 18 - Doug Latham, June 25 - Tom Freeman.

LAMONI: 10:40 a.m. - June 4 - Richard Jackel, June 11 - Julian & Jessica Franklin, June 18 - Undecided, June 25 - Undecided.

MOUNT AYR: 11:00 a.m . - June 4 - Gwen Simpson, June 11 - Bill Weaver, June 18 - Jim McKinney, Sr., June 25 - Dick Ballantyne.

PLEASANTON: 11:00 a.m . - June 4 - Communion, June 11 - Becky Ballantyne, June 18 - Ray Powell, June 25 - Undecided.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Cardinal Softball Splits 2-2 in Tough Week

Lily Simon pitched 9 Ks against Moravia and only allowed one walk. She recorded 3 strikeouts against Nodaway Valley and had no walks.

The Central Decatur softball team split 2-2 this last week to have a 7-3 season record. The Cardinals hosted Moravia last Monday, June 5, defeating them 6-2. On Tuesday the Cardinals hosted Pleasantville losing a tough match, 0-12, giving up 4 runs each in the 6th and

7th inning. On Thursday, the Cardinals had another tough match on the road against #3 ranked team, Martensdale-St. Marys, losing 6-1. On Friday, the Cardinals traveled to defeat Nodaway Valley, 5-3.

On Monday against Moravia, after allowing only 4

batters at-bat, the Cardinals earned the first run after a nice triple by lead off batter Daryn Nowlin, who was brought in by Lily Simon. On two outs, Emma Atwood drove the ball past short stop for a single followed with a stolen base. Maizee Lindsey connected with the ball but was unable to beat the throw to first ending the first inning, 1-0.

The next two innings the Cardinals defense went 3 up 3 down. The Cardinals offense had Alaina Applegate on third base in scoring position during the third inning but was unable to bring her in.

Moravia took advantage of some Cardinal errors also taking the lead in the top of the fourth earning 2 runs.

The bottom of the fourth, the Cardinals offense rallied, answering back earning 4 runs to steal back the lead. Atwood lead off with a hard hit single then on her attempt to second base the ball was overthrown and Atwood utilized her wheels and scored. Lindsey followed, being patient at the plate, earning a base on balls. Carlee Hamilton was substituted in for Lindsey as a courtesy runner.

Maddy Maedel hit a hard ball to center field earning a triple while scoring Hamilton. Riley Bell earned first on an error by the second baseman while scoring Maedel. Emmy Stone was substituted in for Bell as a courtesy runner. Stone reached second on a wild pitch.

Applegate earned first on a hit and an RBI. Nowlin made contact with the ball but was stripped away from the caught fly ball to center field. On two outs, Simon reached first base but was then left stranded on first along with Applegate on third. The Cardinals held the 5-2 lead and never looked back.

The Cardinal were able to shut out Moravia in the final three innings while grabbing another run in the fifth.

Atwood lead off with another single.

Lindsey executed a perfectly placed bunt to earn first and advanced (continued on page 7)

Daryn Nowlin had a good night at the plate against Moravia and Nodaway Valley. She hit a triple and double, respectively, in those games.

Senior Craig Beavers connects and drives the ball into play during a recent game for the Cardinals. It was a tough last week for CD as they couldn’t find a win in a four-game stretch.

Cardinal Baseball Struggles in 4-Game Stretch The Cardinal baseball team had a rough week going 0-4.

The Cardinals hosted Moravia on Monday, June 5, losing 13-7; Tuesday, hosted Pleasantville losing a close battle 2-0; traveled to Martensdale-St. Marys losing 5-11; and traveled to Nodaway Valley on Friday coming up short 3-4.

The Cardinals traveled to Nodaway Valley last Friday, June 9, losing a disappointing battle 3-4.

The Cardinals recorded the first run on the board after lead off batter Carter Boothe earned first on a hit pitch, eventually working his way around the diamond to score.

The Nodaway Valley Wolverines answered back for the lead scoring 2, on a couple hits.

The Cardinals were only allowed 3 at bat in the second inning and the Wolverines tallied up 2 more runs with another couple hits for the 4-1 lead after the second inning.

The Cardinals were able to zone in on the defense allowing no other runs to score while leaving a Wolverine stranded on the base each inning.

During the top of the third, the Cardinals had the bases loaded on two outs with Ricky Marcus hitting a ball to center field but was disappointed with the caught fly ball.

Another similar opportunity was present for the Cardinals in the fourth inning, with bases loaded on two outs when Boothe was able to get the bat

on the ball but the Wolverine short stop was able to make the play on the Cardinal running to second base.

The top of the fifth, the Cardinals were able to score another run. Craig Beavers lead off reaching first on a hit pitch.

Tyler Davis was able to earn a single but Beavers was thrown out at second on the fielders choice. Marcus followed with a

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nice single base and RBI with Davis utilizing his wheels to cross the plate. On two outs, Rylon O’Dell was able to get the bat on the ball but was unable to beat out the throw at first, leaving Marcus stranded on third base.

The Cardinals scored another run in the top of the sixth, trailing by only 1 run.

Tyke Walker as the lead off batter started the momentum on a double bagger. On one out, Kolby Hewlett traded places with Walker securing a double bagger and an RBI. The quick defense by the Wolverines earned a disappointing double play against the Cardinals on a pop up catch by the pitcher followed by a tag on Hewlett.

During the seventh inning, after Beavers earned a hit but was unable to beat out the throw to first. Davis was able to reach first on error by the third baseman. The next two Cardinal batters were unable to get the bat on the ball, leaving Davis on second and ending the game with a 3-4 loss against the Wolverines.

T. Walker lead the bats with 2 hits including a double and Hewlett earned a double, joined by Davis recorded 2 hits and Marcus 1.

Kolten Johnson earned 2 stolen bases and Boothe 1.

Marcus took the loss from the mound recording 9 strike outs in six innings and giving up no walks.

Vs. Moravia

Boothe lead the Cardinal bats with 3 hits, followed by Davis with 2, and Marcus, Johnson and Michel Evertsen with 1 a piece.

Davis and Marcus recorded 1 RBI each and T. Walker earned the solo stolen base.

Johnson took the loss from the mound. The Cardinals earned 9 strike outs with 4 by Hewlett, Davis 4, and Johnson 1. Hewlett pitched 2 2/3 innings, giving up 5 walks, while Beavers pitched 2 innings, Davis 1 2/3 (continued on page 7)

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2017 Cardinal Baseball and Softball Teams

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pitching 2 2/3 innings. O’Dell pitched 2 2/3 innings recording 4 strike outs and allowing 2 walks and Boothe pitched 1 2/3 innings recording 1 strike out.

Vs. MSM

CARDINAL BASEBALL: Back from left – Coach Shane Akers, Adam Walker, Rylon O’Dell, Kade Kelso, Tyke Walker, Craig Beavers, Carter Boothe, Ricky Marcus, Gunner Graham, Clayton Smith, Tyler Davis, Kolten Johnson, Coach Ben Stoner, and Coach Turner DeVore. Front from left – David Walker, Isaac Hall, Kolby Hewlett, Dakota Davis, Haden Leymaster, Tate Hill, Michel Evertsen, and Kaige Leymaster.

(Team Photos by Mary Lindsey)

CARDINAL SOFTBALL: Back from left – Maddy Maedel, Alaina Applegate, Raegan Boothe, Leslie Guyer, Amber Ashley, Kaylee Rains, and Kasey Jones. Middle from left – Riley Bell, Emily Cornell, Daryn Nowlin, Grace Martin, Keegan Bethards, Emmy Stone, and Eily Hall. Front from left – Carlee Hamilton, Erica Kauzlarich, Emma Atwood, Lily Simon, and Maizee Lindsey.

Cardinal Softball (continued from page 6) Atwood to third. Hamilton was substituted in for Lindsey as a courtesy runner. Atwood was able to score before the 5th inning ended. The Cardinals finished with a 6-2 win.

During the Moravia game, Emma Atwood lead with 3 hits, Nowlin and Maedel both

contributed 1 triple each; Simon, Lindsey, Bell and Applegate all managing to get a hit.

Bell recorded the win from the mound earning 9 strike outs and only giving up 1 walk.

Vs. Pleasantville

During the Pleasantville game, Kauzlarich lead with 2 hits including a double, joined by Atwood and Keegan

Bethards with 1 a piece.

Simon took the loss from the mound earning 4 strike outs and allowing no walks.

Vs. MSM

During the Martensdale-St. Mary’s (MSM) game, Atwood was able to get on base by balls. Lindsey followed with a well executed bunt, advancing Atwood to third. Atwood was then able to cross home plate on a bunt by Maedel. The Central Decatur Girls scored the first run of the night. Carlee Hamilton as a courtesy runner for Lindsey was tagged out at home and Maedel was left stranded on base. The Cardinals held the lead through the end of the second.

MSM scored 2 runs in the third, 1 run in the 5th and 3 in the sixth for the 1-6 Cardinal loss.

Simon took the loss from the mound giving up 5 walks and only receiving 1 strike out.

Vs. Nodaway Valley

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The Cardinals traveled to Nodaway Valley for a 5-3

win. The Cardinals and the Wolverines had a tied game at the end of the third, 3-3, until the last inning when the Cardinals earned 2 more to give them the lead them held them to seal the deal.

In the second inning, Maedel lead off with a double and was able to take advantage of an error and pass ball to score the first run of the night.

The Cardinals added 2 more runs in the top of the third. On 2 outs, the Cardinals began to rally when Atwood reached first base on balls then stole second base and advanced to third on a pass ball. Lindsey followed with a well hit double bagger scoring Atwood. Hamilton running for Lindsey was later scored by Maedel, with a 3-0 Cardinal lead.

During the bottom of the third, the Cardinals let down their guard allowing the Wolverines to earn 3 runs on a couple errors, tying 3-3.

The final inning, Nowlin lead off the batting order with a single followed with a stolen base. Simon was able to reach

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first. Kauzlarich executed a well placed bunt down the third base line, but was unable to beat out the throw. On two outs, Lindsey earned a hard hit single, scoring Nowlin. Maedel followed earning first on an error by the first baseman bobbling the ball, scoring Simon. The top of the inning ended with Martin being put out at first by the short stop.

The Cardinals allowed only 3 up 3 down to finish the game with a 5-3 win.

During the game, Maedel lead with 3 hits including 2 double baggers, followed by Nowlin and Lindsey with 2 hits each including a double a piece and Atwood contributed a triple. Martin also managed to hit a single.

Simon recorded the win from the mound earning 3 strike outs and giving up no walks.

The Cardinal softball team hosted the I-35 Roadrunners on Tuesday and Southwest Valley on Thursday before traveling on Friday to Mt. Ayr. On Saturday, the Cardinals will compete in a tournament held at the Gale Wickersham Athletic Complex in Council Bluffs. Next Monday, June 19, the Cardinals will host Murray and on Tuesday host Wayne before traveling to Chariton on Wednesday and Southeast Warren on Thursday.

The Cardinals will host East Union on Friday and travel to Bedford Saturday to compete in a tournament.

Cardinal Baseball innings and Johnson 2/3 innings, each giving up 3 walks a piece.

Vs. Pleasantville

Evertsen recorded the solo hit against the Pleasantville Trojans. Beavers reached base on balls and earned the solo stolen base.

Pleasantville recorded the first run in the third inning and added another in the final seventh inning.

Marcus took the loss from the mound recording 2 strike outs and allowing no walks,

The Cardinal bats were lead by Walker with a triple and Marcus and O’Dell with a double bagger each, joined by Davis and Boothe with 1 hit a piece.

Marcus and Walker each recorded an RBI and Boothe and Kade Kelso earned 1 stolen base a piece.

O’Dell took the loss from the mound recording 5 strike outs and allowing only 1 walk.

The Cardinals hosted a double header on Monday, June 12, defeating Moulton-Udell 3-14 and the County Rivalry Lamoni Demons, 4-10. More information on these games will follow in next week’s issue.

The Cardinals have a 7-5 record after Monday’s double header.

The Cardinal baseball team hosted the I-35 Roadrunners on Tuesday, on Wednesday competed against Des Moines Christian at Principal Park in Des Moines, hosted Southwest Valley on Thursday before traveling on Friday to Mt. Ayr. Next Monday, June 19, the Cardinals will host Murray and on Tuesday host Wayne before traveling to Orient-Macksburg on Wednesday and Southeast Warren on Thursday. The Cardinals will host East Union on Friday and on Saturday will travel to play against East Mills and Fremont Mills.

SIRW Meeting

Southern Iowa Republican Women met Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 pm at the Community Center at 203 NE 2nd St, Leon, Iowa. President Lynn Vogel from Lamoni opened the meeting by welcoming and pinning new members. Speakers were County Supervisor Bob Bell from Lamoni, and State Senator Amy Sinclair from Allerton. Greg Cummings from Lamoni and Athena Porter from Leon were scheduled to lead the respectful moving flag burning ceremony to retire spent, unserviceable American Flags.

The Southern Iowa Republican Women group is looking for Republican women, Republican moms, and Republican kids to ride and wave in the 4th of July parades at Lamoni/Pleasanton/ Leon; the July 22nd Ayr Days Parade at Mt Ayr; the August 12th Old Settlers Parade at Corydon; and the September 16th Parade at Allerton.

Associate members who are under 18, plus men and nonUS citizens or out of staters who wish to be involved, are always welcomed. The SIRW is looking for members to chair and help on committees for Americanism, Campaigns, Legislation, Literacy, Fundraising/Ways&Means, By Laws, etc.

For more information on the organization please look at nfrw.org and IowaFRW.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICES DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

June 5, 2017 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on June 5, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. Present: Dan Christensen, Robert G. Bell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve the minutes of the May 30, 2017, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the use of the courthouse lawn for Thursdays on Main from July 6 through August 24. Motion carried.

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

Motion Christensen/Bell to adopt

Resolution 2017-13 re Approval of Change in Departmental Appropriations. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2017-13 APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS, Iowa Code § 331.434(6) authorizes the county board of supervisors, by resolution, to increase or decrease departmental appropriations provided that none of the ten major classes of expenditures are to be increased; and WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors has determined that an appropriation increase is necessary for the Clerk of Court Department due to an underestimated cost for legal and court related services for juveniles during fiscal year 2017; and WHEREAS, there appears to be sufficient appropriations in the Medical Examiner Department that would allow a decrease in that department’s appropriations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that the following appropriation change be made as follows:

DEPARTMENT SERVICE AREA

Medical Examiner (28) 1-Public Safety & Legal Services Clerk of Court (31) 1-Public Safety & Legal Services BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appropriation shall lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2017.

Motion by Christensen seconded by Bell to adopt Resolution 201713 this 5th day of June, 2017.

AYES: Jim Fulton Robert G. Bell Dan Christensen NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Deputy Treasurer Janet Pierson met with the Board regarding a Van Wert tax statement with no assigned parcel number showing $338 (plus interest and costs) due for assessment year 1991. Pierson said that researching the issue turned up no explanation for it and is causing an error message when attempting to run the delinquent tax list. Motion Christensen/Bell to delete the record from the real estate tax system. Motion carried.

The Board adjourned from 9:00 a.m. until 9:35 a.m. in order to at-

NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR004994 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN MARTIN Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PATRICIA ANN MARTIN, Deceased, who died on or about September 22, 2015: You are hereby notified that on June 8, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of PATRICIA ANN MARTIN, deceased, bearing date of September 1, 1998 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kathy J. Shields was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated June 8, 2017.

Kathy J. Shields Executor of Estate 502 S. Maple Street Leon, IA 50140

John E. Swanson, ICIS PIN No: AT0007779 Attorney for Executor Hansen, McClintock & Riley 5th Floor, U.S. Bank Building 520 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Date of second publication: June 21, 2017.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR004980 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA K. PARMER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of SANDRA K. PARMER, Deceased, who died on or about January 17, 2017: You are hereby notified that on February 3, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of SANDRA K. PARMER, deceased, bearing date of December 30, 2016 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Craig Hancock was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of

APPROPRATION CHANGE Decrease $3,000 Increase $3,000

tend the Decatur County Jail Authority meeting.

County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Doerfler presented the Board with a letter of resignation, which stated that his last day of employment will be July 7, 2017. Motion Bell/Christensen to accept the letter with deep regret. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve final plans for Project FM-CO27 (71)—55-27; R46 over McGruder Creek; RCB Culvert Replacement. Motion carried.

The Board received a telephone call regarding musk thistle and left at 3:00 p.m. to go look at it.

The Board meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. in order for Supervisors Christensen and Fulton to attend the Leon Meal Site meeting.

SIGNED: Jim Fulton, Chairman Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t20 June 14, 2017 this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated June 9, 2017.

Craig Hancock Executor 1212 2nd Ave NW Waverly, IA 50677

Lori L. Nelson Attorney for Executor 506 E. Bremer Ave., PO Box 114 Waverly, IA 50677

Date of second publication: June 21, 2017.

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Decatur County Jail Authority

June 5, 2017 The Decatur County Jail Authority met on Monday,

June 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Decatur County Courthouse Board Room. Commissioners present were: Robert Kilgore, and Shirley Kessel.

Also present were: Jim Fulton, Dan Christensen, Robert Bell, Ben Boswell, and Jason Weir. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Commissioner Kilgore called the meeting to order.

Motion by Kilgore/Kessel to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion by Kilgore/Kessel to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2016 meeting. Motion carried.

Motion by Kilgore/Kessel to recognize the appointment of Bob Bell by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors as the county’s Jail Authority Representative.

Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Kilgore to recognize the resignation of Robert Kilgore. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Kessel to recognize the appointment of Jason Weir by the Leon City Council as the City of Leon’s Jail Authority Representative.

Motion carried.

Motion to Kessel/Weir to appoint Bob Bell as Chairperson. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Weir to appoint Shirley Kessel as Secretary. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Kessel to appoint Jason Weir as Treasurer.

Motion carried.

General discussion with Sheriff Ben Boswell.

Motion by Bell/Weir to adjourn. Motion carried.

Shirley Kessel Secretary, Decatur County Jail Authority

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report June 3 - 9, 2017

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

6/3: The SO responded to a report of a 10-50 PD in Garden Grove Township.

Leon PD responded to a harassment complaint.

Leon PD responded to a property damage accident at Casey’s.

The SO was notified of a burglary in Franklin Township.

The SO and Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Pleasanton Road.

6/4: The SO responded to a disturbance at a residence in Hamilton Township.

6/5: The SO responded to a 10-50 PD in Grand River Township.

The SO and State Patrol responded to a domestic dispute in Hamilton Township.

6/6: Lamoni PD responded to a

NOTICE Please pick up flowers by June 19 (except those in permanent holders) at the Grand River, Young, Westerville, O’Grady, Wheelis and Warrick Cemeteries.

Thank you, Richland Twp. Clerk

ATTENTION: Decatur City Residents

All properties including any ditches must be be mowed at least once a month from April through October. If not, the city will have them mowed and charge the property owner.

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property damage accident on Main St. Leon PD responded to a driving complaint.

The SO and Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Highway 69 north of Leon.

Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a domestic dispute on Terra Haute Road.

The SO arrested Travis Hughes, 45, of rural Decatur on a charge of domestic abuse assault.

Hughes was booked into jail and held.

6/7: The SO was notified of a theft of a trailer in Grand River. The trailer was entered as stolen into the nationwide computer system.

Leon FD responded to a truck fire in Hamilton Township.

The SO, Leon PD and Lamoni PD responded to a threat incident at a residence in Eden Township.

Lamoni PD responded to a driving and fireworks complaint on Main St. 6/8: The SO responded to a report of a suspicious person on 195th Ave. north of Decatur.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of a suspicious person at a business in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of a theft.

6/9: Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint on I-35.

Area fire departments and the SO responded to a house fire in Grand River.

The SO and Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute in Center Township.

The SO was notified of

a criminal mischief complaint in Decatur.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Jerry Lee Kuster, Jr., plaintiff, vs. Crystal Ann Kuster, defendant. Petition filed.

MAGISTRATE

Jason Otis Brown, Blockton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Angela Lynn Marshall, Waterloo, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Rachelle Kay Jones, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Nicole Jane Williams,

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

Justin David Evans, Edmond, OK, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

John Michael Bodeen, Kansas City, Kansas, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Earnest Lesley Nash, Jr., Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $215.25.

Jacqueline Ann Meyer, Buckner, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Keith E. Mumma, Valley, (continued on page 9)

NOTICE

All Memorial Day decorations need to be removed from the Leon Cemetery by June 19, 2017 or they will be disposed of.

Thank you for your cooperation.

City of Leon

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Second or continuous insertion one-half price.

WANT ADS must be paid be-fore they are run.

NO EXCEPTIONS Blind ad: 20 cents per word Blind Ads: When the name of advertiser or phone number is not given in ad involving answering or handling inquiries by our office force, an additional charge of $2.00 to the above rate will be made.

Displayed classified ads with borders are $5.00 per inch.

In Memoriams will be basic charge of $15.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 20 cents a line over 25.

All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

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

Obituaries - A charge of $18.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

Engagement and wedding pictures: single column, $4; two column, $5.

Wedding details for publication in Journal-Reporter, 10 inches free. $4.00 per inch over.

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

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

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

Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c JANE JONES Painting & Wallpapering 641-203-1076 or 641-877-9991 tf51c NOTICE: Catholics Come Home Program - We are looking for all Catholics in and around our counties and inviting them to please come back home to our parish families of Saint Brendan, Leon; Sacred Heart, Chariton; and Saint Francis, Corydon. Please come home to experience our Jubilee Year of Annulments with our Spiritan Priest, Reverend Onuora Amaechi Felix, c.s.sp. 641-4464789 or 641-217-0516 cell. 48t1c

WANTED LOOKING TO FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME? Will do interior painting. Please call for more information and references. Chelsea BuckinghamDowney, 319-201-0633. tf51

If you have news please call the JournalReporter at 446-4151

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Nice newly remodeled 2 BR home in Leon, Iowa, at 205 NE Locust. $425/ month plus deposit. NO Pets.

References required. Call 641344-5569, Karman Buckingham. tf18c APARTMENT FOR RENT: 1 BR apartment, available in June. Stove, refrigerator and dmost utilities furnished. NO Pets. Non-smokers preferred.

Rent starts at $375.00 for single person. 641-442-6206.

Tf14 FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Carolyn Rice, executive director, at 641-4464163 mornings Monday thru Friday or 641-446-4268 evenings.

tf42c APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Two 2BR Apartments For Rent.

Stove/refrigerator furnished and washer/dryer hook-ups. NO PETS. 641-446-4900, Delbert Lee. Tf18c

FOR SALE

COLLINS BODY SHOP 446-4377

24 Hour Wrecker Service

Complete body, glass installation, painting, welding

MONUMENTS Eighmy Monument Co. Malcom Eighmy, owner Hwys. 2 & 169 - Mt. Ayr, IA

HELP WANTED- MANAGERIAL Plant Ops/Safety/Emergency Preparedness Director, southeast Nebraska Critical Access Hospital. Requires bachelor’s degree, excellent organizational, customer service and planning skills. Experience in safety management and OSHA, environmental safety, Homeland Security preferred. Competitive salary, benefits. Apply at JCHealthandLife.org. For information call HR Director Sandy Bauer at 402-729-6850. (INCN) HELP WANTED- MISCELLANEOUS IT Support Technician, southeast Nebraska Critical Access Hospital. Requires excellent organizational, custom-

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NE, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00.

Daniel Ray Mathews, Runnells, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Sarah Ranee Tisdale, Springdale, AR, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Paul Irvin Pilcher, Evergreen, CO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Angelica Mariscal, North Riverside, IL, speeding 55 or

er service and computer skills, Associates Degree or three years’ experience. Certification or experience in support of Windows NT networks and related software preferred. Competitive salary, benefits. Apply at JCHealthandLife.org. For information call HR Director Sandy Bauer at 402-729-6850. (INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 (INCN) WANTED TRADE

TO

BUY

OR

GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars.

Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. (INCN)

under zone (16 thru 20 over).

Total $243.75.

Lori Marie Feuerstein, Lisbon, WI, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Thomas William Gillis, Reedsburg, WI, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $225.00.

James Samuel Kemp, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $57.25.

M.V. Kota, Irving, TX,

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speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $222.00.

Shafi Mohamud Mohamed, Waite Park, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $112.50.

Anthony Todd Sickels, Kellerton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $150.00.

Matthew E. Wallman, Bellevue, NE, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $186.00.

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under zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $168.00.

Randy K. Barnes, Hannibal, MO, failure to maintain control.

Total $195.00.

Rory Allen Grangruth, Palm Coast, FL, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Daniel Lee Smith, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

John David Thompson, Watertown, TN, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $114.00.

Michael J. Maicke, Western Springs, IL, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Dena Lee Gross, St. Joseph, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Vicki Yutzy, Leon, IA, speeding. Total $114.00.

Glen Dee Cosner, Jr., Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or

1-800-305-3110

ROOFING

• Flat Roofs • Commercial and Residential

We have quality and experience.

COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

LOST LOST: A Hereford bull from our pasture. If seen or know where abouts, contact Wilbur Larason. Phone 660-382-5170 or cell 660-748-5350.

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STATEWIDE AGRICULTURAL/FARMINGSERVICES Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com (INCN) HELP WANTED- GOVERNMENT POLICE OFFICER: The Indianola Police Department is taking applications for the positions of Police Officer. Applications can be obtained by visiting http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/181/Application Application deadline 6/23/17 EOE (INCN)

AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer

O’HAIR AUTOMOTIVE

The Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) is hiring a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer.

The DCDC VISTA member will create, organize and deliver enrichment activities for K-12 students at 3 schools in Decatur County to enhance knowledge of business opportunities in rural Iowa. This is a one-year, paid position.

Learn more and apply by visiting www.decaturcountydevelopment.org or contacting Shannon Erb via email at dcdc@grm.net.

Where Weldon and Van Wert meet by the Water tower on Hwy. 69

94 Buick Century, 4 cyl, clean, 122K miles ..............................................................$1,695

Reduced 11 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, eco boost, crewcab, leather, 139K ...............................$17,995 Reduced 09 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, crewcab, leather, 196K, Jim’s personal PU..................$10,500 02 Ford X-Cab F150 XL, auto, low miles, rusty ........................................................$2,995 98 Grand Cherokee Jeep LTD, leather, good tires, silver ........................................$1,595

COME CHECK OUT THE NEW MOWERS! Bad Boy Mowers Sold from Des Moines to Bethany. Service and Delivery Available.

DAILY RENTAL VEHICLES: • 2008 CHEVY IMPALA • 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

HELP WANTED

641-445-5687 ------ 641-344-0223

UNIVERSAL WORKER 2-8pm SHIFT

Monday-Friday

CNA not required. Must be independent and dependable and enjoy the elderly.

Looking to fill the position ASAP.

Ringgold County Hospital EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Apply Within At: TERRACE PARK ASSISTED LIVING 201 SW LORRAINE LEON, IA 50144

The Ringgold County Hospital has the following job opening: ♦ RN - Acute Care/ER Full Time Nights

Central Decatur Community School District is seeking candidates for the following position for the 2017-2018 school year:

Offering Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Retirement benefits through Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, Night Shift Differential $3.00 per hour.

If interested, apply to:

BUS DRIVER regular routes. Must possess commercial

Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources Ringgold County Hospital 504 North Cleveland Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 464-3226 or on line at www.rchmtayr.org

driver license with the ability to obtain a passenger and school bus endorsement.

E.O.E.

** Also accepting applications for: SUBSTITUTE Teachers, Cooks, Custodians, and Bus Drivers ** Applicants should forward an application to: Central Decatur School, Attn: Business Office, 1201 NE Poplar St Leon, IA 50144 Position is open until filled.

EOE/AA

Ringgold County Hospital EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Ringgold County Hospital has the following job opening: ♦ Nursing Secretary Full Time Days

Offering Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Retirement benefits through Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, If interested, apply to:

Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources Ringgold County Hospital 504 North Cleveland Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 464-3226 or on line at www.rchmtayr.org E.O.E.

JIM JOHNSTON REALTY 111 NW 2nd Street - Leon, Iowa 50144 641-446-3822

Jim Johnston Broker

641-446-4295 641-414-3285 cell

Pat Vanderflute

FOR SALE

Sales

641-446-6936 641-414-2491 cell

NEW: 95 a./close to city of Leon, pasture/CRP 17a, plus older home, LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES ..................................................................................$400,000.00 Acreage/4+ BR, 2 1/2 Ba, 2 story home, built 2007 on 18 acres, beautiful family home. Full fin. bsmt, 2 car att. gar., approx 4 miles off I-35. Easy commute. ...$219,000 3 BR, 2 Ba, Ranch Home, well maintained, 2 car att. garage, screen-in deck/ roof/ extra storage space, must see at 201 NW 13th St. ......................................$100,000.00 2/3 BR Ranch, well maintained, detached garage at 106 NE 7th St. ..........................$49,500.00 Building Site 15 +/- acres, rolling pasture/hayfield .......................................................$60,000.00 2 story home, partially remodeled, oak open stair case, at 400 NE 2nd ....................$60,000.00 504 NE 9th, split foyer, att. garage, on large lot near high school, 3BR, 1 1/4 bath, numerous updates ....................................................................$105,000.00 Reduced 805 NW Church, 2 story, 4 BR, 1 1/2 bath, att. garage ...............................................$85,000.00 501 NW 10th, spacious home, 3BR, 2 Ba., detached garage, Pending plus 18x20 garage, edge of town ...........................................................................$115,000.00 304 N. W. 7th St, 3BR, 2 BA Ranch, handicapped access ............................................$69,900.00 SOLD 606 S. Main St, 1 1/2 st. with crown molding, stainless steal appliances, 3Br, 1 BA, mudroom, plus extra large 2 car det. garage on 2 lots . ........................ $79,000.00 1602 N. E. Poplar, built in 2013, 2 BR, 2BA, att 2 car garage .....................................$169,900.00 In Grand River, older Victorian, needs TLC/ priced to sell, 219 West 2nd St...............$36,000.00

listing at www.jimjohnstonrealty.com, AND √ complete realtor.com, zillow, truilla & more!

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Reyes to Attend Congress of Future Medical Leaders

SCICF Awards Checks to 28 County Nonprofit Organizations

On Thursday, June 1, Decatur County SCICF delivered checks to twentyeight Decatur County nonprofit organizations.

Thursday on the courthouse grounds was hosted by Decatur SCICF Chair Mike Frost and his wife, Peg. Guests were treated to BBQ pork, potato casserole, baked beans, homemade cookies and bottled water.

They were served by Rosa Sondag and the Central-Trail FFA. Entertainment was provided by Cierra Clark, Brianna Keeney, Mary Lindsey, and Annalise Minnick. Lauren Palmer provided musical support for the group.

Following the meal, Decatur County SCICF board members handed out checks from this year’s granting cycle.

Mike Frost, Kay Herring, Mike Kucera, Mary Stogdill, and Alyssa Van Laar took turns delivering checks to the twenty-eight grantees that had submitted and were chosen as recipients of the 2017 year granting cycle, valued at $100,523.70.

The following are the recipients: Garden Grove Fire Department, $4,000.00 for purchase new turn-out gear and pagers; City of LeonPark & Recreation, $2,689.38 to purchase new soccer equipment; Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary, $2,000 for matching funds to grow endowment; Central Decatur NASP, $2,285.00 for 3-D archery targets for the NASP program; City of Decatur City, $7,000 to replace material in the playground in the city park; City of Pleasanton, $7,800 for repairs to restrooms at city park; City of Weldon, $5,100 to repair and renovate disrepair at city hall.

Lamoni Trails Commission, $4,097 to erect a kiosk with integrated display board; City of Lamoni, $416.32 to become energy efficient in the Lamoni Community Center; Decatur County Conservation Board, $15,000 to extend the Leon Scenic Pathway; Liberty Hall, $4,350 to build porch, remodel existing room to make a library; Decatur County Public Health, $1,530 to build 6 little town libraries; Lamoni Food Pantry, $2,000 for matching funds to grow the endowment; Davis City Fire Dept., $3,243 towards the purchase of fire gear and equipment.

Central Decatur PTO, $3,230 to replace old water cooler with a new unit; Lamoni Community Schools, $2,500 for purchase of benches and tables; Lamoni High School, $1,500 towards an iPad pro, microphones, and Apple TV; Graceland University, $5,200 to create a community garden; SCIT Theater Two Incorporated; $2,000 for 2-for-1 endowment match; City of Leon, $2,220 for dugout benches and equipment racks at Leon Noel Park.

Central Decatur School Foundation, $2,000 for 2-for-1 endowment match; Van Wert Fire Department, $1,863 to purchase gear for fire department; Leon’s New Horizons, Inc., $2,000 for 2-for-1 endowment match; Lamoni Public Library, $2,000 for 2-for-1 endowment match; Leon Chamber of Commerce, $4,000 to start endowment with 2-for-1 match.

Central Decatur Athletic Booster Club (After they receive their 501(c)(3) status), $4,000 to start an endowment with 2-for-1 match; Leon Little League (Only after they receive their 501(c)(3) status), $4,000 to start an endowment with 2-for-1 match; Optimist Club

of Lamoni (Optimist Club International Foundation), $2,500 to help with installing

panel and power lines for Civil War Days.

PARKING SALE

Plaza Furniture’s 35th Annual Great American

LOT

submitted photo and information

Amarillo Reyes, a Junior at Lamoni Community School of Lamoni is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Mass. on June 25-27.

The Congress is an honorsonly program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

Reyes was nominated by Dr. Robert Darling, the Medical Director of the National

Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Lamoni Community School based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.

During the three-day Congress, Reyes will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research, be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school, witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles, be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies, and learn about cutting edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology.

For more information visit www.FutureDocs.com or call 617-307-7425.

Friday, June 16 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 17 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COME TO THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE SALE IN NORTHERN MISSOURI AND SOUTHERN IOWA Full Size

MATTRESS & BOX $ 00

249

499

NOW

“L-shaped” DESK $ 00

299

1 ONLY!

1 COLOR Unheard of Price

00

ONLY 4 IN -STOCK

SOFA RECLINER $ 00

699

NOW

Ashley Recliner (6 only) ............ $199.00

Quilt Rack .....................................$69.00

488

Oak Bar Stool ................................$49.00

4 Drawer Chest ...........................$88.00

Twin

Marble Top End Table ...........$88.00

MATTRESS $ 00

ONLY

Power

Curio (1 only) .................................$99.00

LEATHER SOFA $ 00 NOW

488

NOW

3 pc. End Table set ..................$59.00

Bonded

ROCKER RECLINER

49900

$

NOW

599

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All Leather - La-Z-Boy

399

549

2 pc.

SOFA & LOVESEAT $ 00

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SOFA SLEEPER $ 00

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LOVESEATS $ 00

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3 COLORS

5 pc. - Chromcraft

DINETTE SET $ 00

2 pc.

ROCKER RECLINER

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SOFA RECLINER $ 00 NOW

La-Z-Boy

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THREE ROLLS - Short

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 $35 GIVEAWAY EVERY HOUR beginning at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLUS

 $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE drawing at 5:00 p.m. Friday

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TWO ROLLS

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Trailer load of carpet end rolls and remnants all reduced drastically.

PLUSH CARPET $ 99

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BERBER CARPET $ 99

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Lots of used furniture, sofas, chests and more.

Our Parking Lot will be full of quality name brand furnishings, bedding and carpeting!

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Leon, Iowa

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12 months no interest with approved credit.