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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016

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Holy Week Prayer Breakfasts

Local Area Happenings

Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25 7:00 - 7:45 a.m.

Monday, March 21 - Host: Our Savior Lutheran Church Speaker: Rev. J.R. Wheeler Tuesday, March 22 - Host: Mt. Zion Mennonite Chapel, located

at 909 W 1st Street.

Speaker: Elder John Dunsdon Wednesday, March 23 - Host: St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Speaker: Deacon Reiny Kunze.

Thursday, March 24 - Host: Leon Calvary Baptist

Speaker: Rev. Max Carmichael Friday, March 25 - Host: Loving Chapel UMC Speaker: Pastor Rick Hawkins Sponsored by the Decatur County Interfaith Alliance

Pheasants Forever Banquet March 19

The Decatur County Chapter is hosting their annual Pheasants Forever Banquet on Saturday, March 19 at the Leon Country Club. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The regular banquet ticket (includes membership) is $35, the cost for your spouse is $15 and youth (school age) is $10.

For tickets or questions, contact Jack Van Laar at the Decatur County Extension office at 641-446-4723.

CHCSI Awarded $379,167 to Provide Substance Abuse Services HHS awards $94 million to health centers to help treat the prescription opioid abuse and heroin epidemic in America Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI) was one of the 271 health centers from across the country whose application for substance abuse service expansion was funded.

CHCSI was awarded $379, 167 to provide substance abuse services in Decatur County and provide community education events throughout their ten county service area.

Recently, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $94 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 271 health centers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to improve and expand the delivery of substance abuse services in health centers, with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders in underserved populations.

“The opioid epidemic is one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States today,” said Secretary Burwell. “Expanding access to medication-assisted treatment and integrating these services in health centers bolsters na-

tionwide efforts to curb opioid misuse and abuse, supports approximately 124,000 new patients accessing substance use treatment for recovery and helps save lives.”

The abuse of and addiction to opioids, such as heroin and prescription pain medication, is a serious and increasing public health problem. Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States were non-medical prescription pain reliever users in 2013, and an estimated 289,000 were current heroin users. HHS also estimates the number of unintentional overdose deaths from prescription pain medications has nearly quadrupled from 1999 to 2013, and deaths related to heroin increased 39 percent between 2012 and 2013.

Administered by the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), these awards to health centers across the country will increase the number of patients screened for substance use disorders and (continued on page 10)

Pedersen Named to IBCA Academic All-State Team

VOLUME 85 - NUMBER 07

Oh, the Chronicles of SpringTime (ABOVE) - These daffodils must know that Easter is early this year. They are showing off their finery on the southside of the Leon Methodist Church.

The late Don Horn, who planted these beauties, always thought the daffodil should be Leon’s flower.

(AT LEFT) - Calving season is a busy time for area cattlemen and women. Although it can be stressful at times, these first calf heifers and their babies were caught enjoying the recent mild weather.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Leon Chamber Sponsors Beer and Wine Walk

The Leon Chamber of Commerce is planning their 4th annual Wine and Beer Walk to be held Saturday, April 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meet at Fusion Studios. Sample great appetizers while sipping on a variety of wines and beers. Door prizes are also available at each stop.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $12.00 at The Leon Journal-Reporter, From the Ground, Farmer’s Bank or Great Western Bank or for $15.00 the day of the event. Contact Heidi Bell at 515-290-7274, Pat Vanderflute at 641-414-2491 or Kevin Frost at 641-344-6741 with questions.

Top off the evening by enjoying a movie at SCIT Theatre.

Cub Scout Pack 117 Hosts Annual Pinewood Derby Race

The Gamma Phi Sorority and Leon Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the Courthouse lawn, for children pre-school thru 3rd grade.

Lookout for Flamingos

(photo by Scott Vicker, OST) Peyton Pedersen, pictured on the left, was selected by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association to the Academic All-State Team.

He was one of 27 selected from over 150 nominations. Jackson Lamb (right), a formidable POI opponent, also received this recognition.

The team averages a 29.9 ACT, 3.95 GPA and 16.5 points per game.

In addition, 17 of them are either number 1 or 2 in their respective senior classes. Pedersen was recognized Friday night at halftime of the 2A State Championship game.

Clark Earns IAWWA Regional System Operator’s Award

The Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association approved the Regional System Operator’s award to be presented to Operators of Grade I and II facilities.

Gregg Clark, Operator for the City of Leon, received this award while he was attending a CEU class held March 9 at Newton.

Clark was recommended by an employee from the Iowa DNR. Kyle Sheetz, City of Leon Water/Wastewater Director, was also present.

Be on the lookout for a flock of flamingos that have entered the Leon area and will remain in the area for a month. The Go APE (After Prom Events) committee is raising money, with the flamingos again, for the Central Decatur Junior and Senior classmates a more enjoyable evening with “After Prom Events.”

For a mere $5.00 you may direct the flamingos to another yard. If the flamingos do happen to land in your yard feel privileged to be able to support the “After Prom Events.” It’s only $20.00 to have them removed.

Insurance is available for $10 to keep them off your property.

For more information, contact Micki Snow at 515-2105025.

Twenty-eight entries were entered in the annual Pinewood Derby, hosted by the Leon Cub Scout Pack #117.

The event was held at the Central Decatur high school commons on Saturday, March 5.

The winners in each division were Tigers: Blaine Buckingham, 1st, with an average

time of 2.655, Pace Chaillie, 2nd, 2.657 and Macson Lindsey, 3rd, 2.699; Wolf: Asher Norman, 1st, 2.665, Mason Allen, 2nd, 2.678 and Franklin Akers, 3rd, 2.700; Bears: Jeffrey Richards, 1st, 2.655, Ira Blades, 2nd, 2.676 and Wyatt Hamaker, 3rd, 2.782; and Webeloes: Andrew Crocker, 1st, 2.717, Lucas Webster, 2nd, 2.739

RAGBRAI® Ramblings The Leon RAGBRAI Executive Committee, Advisory Board members and Law Enforcement met with other RAGBRAI town representatives on Thursday, March 10 in Des Moines. The purpose of this meeting was to learn more about what to expect as an overnight town host, and most of these lessons came from overnight town hosts from 2015. From this meeting, the committee would like you to know the following things: • The RAGBRAI staff and crew will be coming through Leon in June to do a pre-ride of the full RAGBRAI route. As we

learn the date they’ll be staying, we’ll announce it in the paper and on our website.

• The Hospitality Committee will hold a town meeting in early April to unveil the logo.

When the theme is finalized, it will be announced in the paper and at http://www.ragbraileon. com.

• The Hospitality Committee will have t-shirts available for sale in a couple months, so that residents and businesses can pre-buy shirts, and wear them for a couple days leading up to RAGBRAI to get the community in the right spirit.

and Aiden Edwards, 3rd, 2.863.

The top 8 times raced again for the overall winning times.

Pictured above are l-r: Caleb Keller who received Best of Show, followed by the overall racing winners l-r: Blaine Buckingham, 1st, 2.646, Jeffrey Richards, 2nd, 2.649 and Pace Chaillie, 3rd, 2.691.

• It’s estimated that we need 300-400 volunteers, so if you or anyone you know would like to volunteer, please contact Kolton Hewlett at 641-344-0624, or email at info@leonchamber. org. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll also make a volunteer sign up form available on the website. Even if you don’t know what committee you want to volunteer for, please sign up, and we can help guide you to the right committee! You can volunteer for as much or as little time as you’d like. We will need volunteers on both July 26 and the morning of July 27.

• The town website (http://www.ragbraileon.com) will undergo a major update on March 24. On that date, lots more information will be available on the website, such as campground placement, bands who will provide entertainment, a form to sign up if you want (continued on page 3)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Reporter Established 1864 Journal Established 1868

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LOCALS Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA, recently announced the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2015-16 Winter Term.

The following students received these honors: Cheyenne Scott (AA), Leon.

Sylvia Nickell (AAS), Lineville.

Randa Dehoedt (Diploma), Lineville.

--University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN, recently announced the names of students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. This academic honor is achieved by earning a grade point average of 3.65 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The following student was named.

Alicia Barr, Elementary Education, Weldon.

DEATH NOTICE HAMBLEN, Johnny Alfred, 68, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa, with Pastor Bill Armstrong officiating. Military Rites were by the VFW #3123 Grant City, MO, US Marine Corps Honor Unit. Interment was held at the Kirk Cemetery, in Allendale, Missouri.

OBITUARIES JOHNNY ALFRED HAMBLEN Johnny Alfred Hamblen was born December 30, 1947 at the family farm just outside of Allendale, Missouri. He was called home on March 6, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

John was the 3rd of 4 children born to Henry and Cora (Scott) Hamblen. John attended Allendale area school before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on December 5, 1967. It was shortly after John enlisted that he was called

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into action and fought for his country in the Vietnam War. John served until being honorably discharged on December 4, 1973. John was a very proud Marine; never saying, “I was a Marine” but rather, “I am a Marine”. John fought like a Marine until his final breath.

John worked at the Grant City Sale Barn for many years.

He broke horses; was a farm hand; and built grain bins among many other jobs in his life. Nothing gave him as much joy as his cowboy way of life.

John was married and divorced three times. From these unions came 4 sons, 2 daughters and a step-daughter that he loved very much.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sister Margaret; brothers Billy and Jackie; and his life long friend Jeanie Ham-

blen.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Regina Culbreth and husband Scott of Bladenboro, North Carolina and their children Jacilyne, Jonathan, Josephine and Jude; son John Minteer of Liscomb, Iowa and his children Tye and Tres; son Clifford Minteer of Union, Iowa and his children Kaitlyn, William, Waylen and Walker; son Ryan Minteer of Union, Iowa and his son Christian; step-daughter Mindy England of Sac City, Iowa; son Jackie Marler of Creston, Iowa and his son Kolten; daughter Amanda Mains of Sharpsburg, Iowa and her children Nathan and Clinton; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

A memorial fund has been established in his name.

Make Me a Servant

this. After he finished washing their feet, Jesus explained: “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done to you… If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them” (John 13:12-17).

No one is free in life. Paul wrote, “Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness” (Romans 6:16-18).

Either we are a slave to sin or Jesus. Sin is an oppressive dictator (cf. Isaiah 5:18). Jesus’ offer is light and easy (Matthew 11:28-30).

by Stephen Scaggs, Minister Davis City Church of Christ “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (James 1:1a) In the beginning of his epistle, James wrote, “James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” The Scriptures center around the Servant of the entire world – Jesus Christ (Mark 10:45). There is no greater emulation of Jesus than servitude (Mark 9:35; 1 Peter 4:10; John 15:12-13). We should be each other’s slaves (2 Corinthians 4:5). Being a servant is an attitude exemplified in Jesus (Philippians 2:6-7). If we desire to be great in the church, we must be slave to all (Matthew 20:26).

We find one of the most valuable lessons taught by Jesus in John 13. It was not an oral speech. It was a demonstration. He began to wash his disciple’s feet. They did not understand why he was doing

Leon Community Meal Site Menu

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Res. are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. Prior Day - 446-4433 Wednesday, March 16 Glazed turkey ham, baked sweet potato, capri vegetable blend, wheat roll, tropical fruit, coffee, milk.

Thursday, March 17 Corned beef, red whole potatoes, cabbage and carrots, rye bread, lime gelatin cake, coffee, milk.

Friday, March 18 - Macaroni an cheese, Italian mixed vegetables, cabbage, spiced pear muffin, coffee, milk.

Monday, March 21 - Homemade meatloaf w/ onion gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, multi-grain bread, sliced pears, coffee, milk.

Tuesday, March 22 - Cranberry dijon chicken, oven roasted potatoes, baby carrots, multi-grain bread, tropical fruit, coffee, milk.

Wednesday, March 23 - Beef with peppers, onions and gravy, baked sweet potato, cabbage, multi-grain bread, fruited gelatin, coffee, milk.

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Wednesday, March 16 New Breakfast Item or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Thursday, March 17 - New Breakfast Item or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Friday, March 18 - Friday, March 25 - SPRING BREAK!!!

Monday, March 28 - Apple breakfast pie or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Tuesday, March 29 - Egg burrito or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Wednesday, March 30 - Quesadilla or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

LUNCH Wednesday, March 16 - TexMex pork bowl, corn chips or bowl, lettuce, tomato, peppers, strawberries and bananas, sugar cookie, milk.

Thursday, March 17 - Pizza, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, hummus, lettuce, pears, asst.

Fruit, milk.

Friday, March 18 - Friday, March 25 - SPRING BREAK!!!

Monday, March 28 - Chicken fajita, tortilla, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, onion, salsa, mixed fruit, apple churro, milk.

Tuesday, March 29 - Chili, crackers, cinnamon monkey bread, broccoli, cauliflower, car-

rots, hummus, applesauce, clementines, milk.

Wednesday, March 30 Twisted chicken Alfredo, rotinni pasta, lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pineapple, blueberries, Greek bread stick, milk.

From the A.D...

by Guy Clark We met with the brick company for the first time to start the planning process. They will review all of the orders so far to make sure that they are able to do the printing as has been requested. We estimate that in about 3 weeks we will be pulling the trigger and ordering the bricks, so if you or someone you know has been a “super procrastinator”, then now is the

time to get your bricks ordered.

The “final” deadline is rapidly approaching.

Construction is still moving along. Tiling done, parking concrete poured, retaining wall starting to put cap blocks on, sidewalks ready to be framed.

We’re gaining ground.

RAGBRAI volunteers needed. Please get involved. This will take hundreds of people to make the event run smoothly.

Community Choir to Perform “In My Place” The Decatur County Community Choir presents “In My Place, Remembering Christ’s Sacrifice of Love,” at the Loving Chapel United Methodist Church in Leon, with two performances scheduled, on Friday, March 18 beginning at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Decatur County Ministerial Alliance.

Have RAGBRAI Stories to Share?

Remember when RAGBRAI came through in the past?

What are your anticipations with XLIV RAGBRAI? The Leon Journal staff is encouraging any comments and memo-

ries to be shared with us.

The last time Leon was an overnight stop was in 1981.

RAGBRAI passed through in 1992 and 2003.

What do you remember?

We have heard many stories already and are now encouraging them to be mailed to us at 110 N Main, Leon, IA 50144 or emailed at jrnews@grm.net.

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SCICAP Board of Directors Meeting

The SCICAP Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to be held on March 30 at the Vredenburg Center at 1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton, IA, 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

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HOME HEALTH AIDES / HOMEMAKERS --- Our aides can assist you with personal cares, house keeping chores and laundry. They can also run errands for you or take you to town for shopping and / or appointments.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Social News

The Children of

Juanita Mills Would like to honor her

90th Birthday with a Card Shower on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Cards may be sent to:

Juanita Mills 203 S. Harrison Van Wert, IA 50262 With Love, Marvin and Sue Mills

Darel and Phyllis Foland

Trembly 100th Birthday

The family of Elizabeth Trembly with to honor her 100th birthday with a card shower on Friday, March 18, 2016.

The family will alos host a birthday part on Friday, March 25, 2016 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Lenoard Estates Community building at East 5th and Turk in Joplin, Missouri. The family requests no gifts.

Soup Supper Saturday for Democrats

Davis City Community Center.

Candidates will be present for the primary and general elections for County Sheriff, Supervisor, and Auditor; State Representative; and US Representative and Senator. A freewill offering will be collected.

Decatur County Chair Jordan Pope welcomes the public to share thoughts and opinions with the candidates and to assist in planning for the elections.

RAGBRAI Ramblings

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Decatur County Democrats will host a soup supper and baked-goods auction at 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the

to host riders in your home or on your lawn, and many other things. Be sure to check out the website on March 25 for all these updates!

• The Publicity Commit-

LFVD Purchases New Cold Water Rescue Suits

tee is in the process of creating advertising packages for area businesses and vendors. For one price, you can have your business name, (or logo and an ad in some cases) included in many RAGBRAI marketing materials. Businesses will be contacted at a later date when these packages are available.

• A form will soon be available at http://www.ragbraileon.com for vendors to register and pay their vendor fees.

• If you’d like to receive updates about RAGBRAI via email, visit http://www.ragbraileon.com/contact and enter your name and email address at the bottom of the form. When we have weekly updates in the newspaper, we’ll also send these via email • Finally, the RAGBRAI committee would like to address some concern from the community. Although there are many expenses associated with RAGBRAI including additional law enforcement, public safety, sanitation and recycling, transportation, publicity, and many others, please be aware that no taxpayer dollars will be used to fund the RAGBRAI activities. All monies that are needed to run the event will come from vendor fees, donations, advertising dollars, and volunteer hours donated by the RAGBRAI Executive Committee and individual Committee Chairs and volunteers. In fact, the entire city will benefit from RAGBRAI in a substantial way, because all vendors will be required to get a temporary tax license, and will charge the additional 1% sales tax to riders

From left - Leon Fire Chief Doug Moffett, along with firefighters Troy Armstrong and Dustin Thompson, display the new cold water rescue suits recently purchased by the department.

The Leon Volunteer Fire Department has purchased three new Mustang insulated cold water rescue suits. Each suit comes with a bag with 310 feet of rope, helmet, life jacket, fins, and ice cleats. In addition to the suit-kits, two hooks on poles were also purchased. These suits were acquired, in part with the help of a grant through the Decatur County Public Health and Shelly Bickel, written by firefighter Troy Armstrong and a generous donation by Kevin Buckingham. The fire department now has a total of 6 suits they can utilize during a cold water rescue. and community members who purchase goods and services that day that will all come back to our community.

Scholarships Available for InDemand Manufacturing Training president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the application at www.elevateiowa.com (click on “About”). Applications are due April 1, 2016.

Examples of training programs to which the scholarship can apply include welding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, industrial automation, industrial maintenance, robotics, tool and die, and transportation and logistics.

Elevate Advanced Manufacturing, a non-profit initiative spreading the word about career opportunities in manufacturing, is offering 15-$500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors interested in studying a manufacturing-related career at one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges including Southwestern Community College (SWCC) in Creston. One award will be made per college region.

“Manufacturing firms supply more than 208,858 jobs to Iowans,” said Mike Ralston,

USDA Makes Funding Available for Conservation Stewardship Program USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications at local offices for newly available funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest conservation program that helps farmers voluntarily improve conservation efforts on private working lands.

NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the year, but producers should submit applications by March 31 to their local USDA Service Center to ensure they are considered for enrollment in 2016.

Current CSP participants with expiring contracts on Dec. 31 have the option to renew their contracts for an additional five years if they agree to adopt additional activities to achieve

higher levels of conservation on their land. Renewal applications are also due March 31.

The program emphasizes conservation performance – producers earn higher payments for higher performance.

Through CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil health, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy.

Last year, Iowa NRCS obligated $11.6 million through 1,008 contracts covering 578,411 acres.

Learn more about CSP by visiting the Iowa NRCS website or your local NRCS field office at 303 SW Lorraine, Leon or calling 641-446-4135.

CELEBRATING YEARS

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Schwan’s Cares Fundraiser for Leon Noel Park

The endeavor to raise $25,000 in matching funds for the DEKKO Foundation grant continues.

A Schwan’s Cares Fundraiser has been set up.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016

TWICE TOLD TALES 35 Years Ago (March 19, 1981) The Davis City High School, or the Fowler Building, as the inscription says, had started its descent toward the ground.

Noel Willis, who bought the old building, had begun tearing down the 80-year old structure. The Living History Farms committee in Des Moines was interested in some of the building for the chapel being built in honor of the Pope’s visit to Iowa.

White lilies made by handicapped persons would be distributed at the annual Lily Days in Leon. Sharon South was the Chairman of Decatur County.

The Central Decatur School “Noteables,” under the direction of Mr. John Nielsen, would present a concert for the public at the First Baptist Church in Leon.

Chamber of Commerce President, Bob Manatt, met with many organizations around the County to begin preparations for the Great Iowa Bike Ride which would be coming through Decatur County.

“Any Which Way You Can” starring Clint Eastwood and Clyde would show at the Idle Hour Theatre.

Red Stamand of Osceola made cotton candy for the kindergarten children at Central Decatur. The children had been studying Mr. C, who likes “cotton candy.” Mrs. Evans’ class included: Jim Buckingham, Tammy Bethards, Jason Dale, Angela Easton, Chad Decker, Okalena Gere, Chad Foland, Carrie Henderson, Mike Kephart, Diana Hill, Brent Marvin, Gloria Simpson, Terry Phelps, Shellie Snyder, Mervin Pierson, Jennifer Layton, Pete Wasson, Tony Young. Mrs. Hill’s afternoon included: Chad Andrew, Gustin Andrews, Eddie Benda, Ralph Bullard, Jason Duerr, Jaimy Klever, Andy Flynn, Merle King, Lyle Parkhurst, Doug Podhajsky, Jon Thomas, Robbie Wolfe, Emily Jennings, Tonya Kunze, Debi McLin, Amy Osborn, Jennifer Short, and Susan Welborn.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Greenwood, Pat and Andrea and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lindsey and Corey enjoyed a pizza supper and the Coffee House at the Idle Hour Theatre when they celebrated Andrea’s and Corey’s fifth birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Elson and Margaret Lindsey attended the Des Moines Symphony second annual family concert at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Kevin Smith and Jodi Rae Hutchison were featured in the Senior Spotlight section of the Cardinal Crier.

Members of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team included: Stacey Williams, Paula Miller, Shanda South, Darlene Smith, Lisa Sullivan, Kathy Oliver, Sheila Andrew, Mary Yaw, Stacey Hullinger, Ruby Miller, Joanne Hardy, Sherry Lucas, Leann Baker, Julie Stockwell.

The team was coached by Mr. Ibeling. Members of the Junior Varsity Girls: Lisa Bettin, Betsy Collins, Doreen Nase,

Cindy Thomas, Mary Jane Boswell, Kim Forman, Susan Jones, Loanne Andrews, Kim Fry, Jody Wallace, Tina Kelley, Shelley Dunn, Michelle Snyder, Tracey Hollinger, Annie Wells, Tammy Hampton, Bev Benson. The team was coached by Mrs. Clark.

Members of the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team included: Kevin Smith, Tim Chapman, Mike Richman, Glenn Anderson, Bruce Mahan, Kurt Metcalf (manager), Dave Webb, Tom Scott, Dennis Eastin, Terry Schaff and Dave Mendenhall. The team was coached by Steve Dean. The Junior Varsity team included: David Deemer, Jack Moore, Aaron Smith, Jeff Myric, Steve Thompson, Gregg Clark, Kyle Beers, Steve Loew, Scott Marcus and Bill Bennett.

Chapter T P.E.O. honored Precia Scott as a 70 year active member, since 1911. Scott lives in Garden Grove.

50 YEARS AGO (March 17, 1966) During the 1964 Farm Census by the United States Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, 1,118 farms were counted in Decatur County. In 1959, the total was 1,268 farms. The 1964 report showed the average farm size in the county was 278.2 acres and the average value in 1964 was $28,898.

The Decatur County Federation of Women’s Clubs was holding their annual convention in the Americus Room on the Graceland College campus in Lamoni. Mrs. John Roberts of Garden Grove was county chairman.

At a regular meeting of the Central Leon community school board, Albert Driskill was appointed to fill the vacancy created when James Duncan moved out of the district.

The following inductees reported to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, March 9 for basic training: Joseph R. Boord, Jerry D. Hatfield, Donald W. Tilford and Ernest R. Joy. Bill and Charles White, of the White Motor Company in Lamoni, signed a lease with Orville and Idavee Reed for the Cardinal Cafe building and lot to house a Ford Motor Car agency.

Approximately 85 businessmen and Farm Bureau members attended the annual banquet held at the Leon High School lunchroom. Speaker for the evening was Bill Reichardt of Des Moines. At the time he was a member of the 61st Iowa General Assembly representing Polk County as well as owning two clothing stores.

The Leon FFA chapter elected the following officers for 1966-1967: Jerry Boord, president; Dennis Hill, vice president; Robert Martin, secretary; David McFarland, treasurer; Tim Buckingham, reporter; Fred Buckingham, sentinel and Dennis Rex, parliamentarian.

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mile west of Leon, was purchased by Dr. Thomas Viner.

Linnie Gardner Powers told a short history of the farm. She stated, “John M. Gardner, wife and two small boys and a baby girl only a few weeks old, traveled in a covered wagon from Ohio and settled on this farm in 1857. The two sons died and later on J. Morris Gardner was born in a log cabin on this site during the Civil War. After the death of Miss Alice Gardner, the farm was owned by Morris Gardner, who was active in civic affairs in Leon, being at one time mayor of Leon. Upon his death, the farm went to Mrs. Powers and the farm north of the land went to a sister, Mrs. Helen Waters. (Editor’s note: Bob and Ruby Smith and family presently own the land. Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hainline live on the north side of the road.)

75 YEARS AGO (March 16, 1941) Eileen Downey BPWC Speaker at Chariton - Eileen Downey, Decatur County health nurse, was the guest speaker of the Chariton Business and Professional Women’s Club dinner meeting at Chariton. Miss Downey discussed, “Public Health Nursing Service.” She was a former president of the Leon club. Eva R. McGinnis, district director, was an honored guest at the dinner.

Another test well was to be drilled in the hope of finding oil in southwest Iowa. The location of the test was four miles southeast of Bedford in Taylor County.

Three More Go For Training - Glen Henry Deemer of Van Wert, Dean Arlington Braby and Dayton Pearl Clark, both of Garden Grove, would report to the Decatur County draft board office for induction. They were all volunteers.

G.B. Larson, owner of the Leon Creamery had purchased the Harris building on the northeast corner of the square to build a new modern, fireproof building. Mrs. C.D. Blohm who had a small building for her cream station located on the lots, would move to a new site.

The Za-Ga-Zig Shrine band and chanters from Des Moines would appear in Leon in concert. The program would be presented in the high school gymnasium and the admission was free.

Marriage Licenses - Kenneth Aten and Neva Lynch.

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Redman were the parents of a son, Danny Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ricker were the parents of a baby daughter.

George and Frank Bryant of Grand River were in Leon on business.

O.G. Tellier of Davis City was in Leon on business.

Bobby Crees, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Crees of Decatur suffered a bad burn on his right hand while playing with a box of matches. The box of matches caught fire.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoxie, of near Leon, were in town.

100 YEARS AGO (March 17, 1916) Log Rolled on his Foot J.W. Wiley, of near Leon, had his left foot painfully injured while working with his neighbors, sawing wood at the home of Charles Painter. The men were rolling a large log when one end of it got beyond control and rolled onto Mr. Wiley’s foot.

Maude Wallace, who had been in Kansas City for some weeks studying the new millinery styles and buying goods for the Mrs. Madeline Caffray store in this city, returned to this city.

Leave on Trip to South America - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey, of Leon, departed for Chicago where they joined friends and from there they went to New Orleans and on to Cuba and Columbia where they have mining properties.

C.M. Akes and son, R.H. Akes, departed for Harris, Missouri, there they went to purchase a Hereford bull which they would add in their present herd. The Hereford herd was owned by Mr. Harris, residents of this county, have decided to locate near De Soto where they would again give their attention in farming.

Asa Barber, of Leon, who had been in the employ of the Homesteaders for several years

Silver Named Iowa Miss Amazing Queen, Qualifys for National Competition crown and trophy and then one participant is chosen as queen and will represent her age division at the National level. This year , Melissa Silver (daughter of Stu and Deb Silver) was chosen as the Iowa Miss Amazing Queen for 2016 and will attend the National Miss Amazing Pageant for 2016 (this summer) in Chicago. Melissa’s talent was a dance to the song “Kick The Dust Up.” The state pageant is open to any girl/woman with disabilities and is ran by volunteers and funded by donations and sponsors. For more information, you can check it out on the Miss Amazing site on the internet.

(submitted) Melissa Silver was chosen as the Iowa Miss Amazing Queen for 2016.

She will attend the National contest this summer in Chicago.

The Miss Amazing Pageant started in Omaha, Nebraska with a handful of volunteers and a 13 year old girl with a dream.

Jordan Somer loved volunteering to help with Special Olympic events and wanted to do more. In 2007 she had the first pageant. In 2010 she was honored with the Teen Nick Halo Award and quickly other states called and wanted to be a part of the pageant. It is now in 20 states. The Mission is “to provide opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to build confidence and self esteem in a supportive environment.” It celebrates the abilities of girls with disabilities.

This year, Melissa Silver of Lamoni, Cindy Nulph of Lamoni, Holly Boswell of Lamoni, and Beth Elswick of Mt Ayr attended the state level for the Iowa pageant in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 29th. It was a fun-filled day – the girls are judged on interview, presentation in evening wear, personal introduction, and there is an optional talent presentation. All the participants end up with a

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Marriage Licenses - S.W. Sears and Estella A. Sears, Arthur B. Newberry and Laura G. Beers, Virgil L. Robinson and Florence O. Baker, Archie G. Crees and Madge L. Phipps and P.F. Bradfield and Marguerite Ralston.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Barger were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pl. Allen were the parents of a son.

C.E. Blair and T.J. Smith attended a republican meeting in Leon.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 like to belong. To really belong.

Not to just a street in some big city, but an entire community.

I gave them that. I talked to a few people this weekend about when they grew up in Grand River and they too have great memories. We owe it to the past generations and the future generations to take care of Grand River. I see all the people in town working to make events special and to keep things going. All the effort they put out, and when someone disrespects that effort, I’m disappointed.

We are an amazing community and I’m proud to say I’m from Grand River. We all get knocked down from time to time, how we get back up is where it counts.

I was a judge on Saturday for FFA Ag Broadcasting, it was a lot of fun and Graceland was full of Grand River people, kids and judges. Nice to see so much participation in FFA from our community!

Community Meals coming up: Friday, March 18th, chicken noodle soup, crackers, tuna sandwich, cookies and peaches. For Tuesday, March 22nd, meat loaf, baked potato, carrots, cookies and applesauce.

To order a dinner, the number is 773-5436, and please remember that everyone is welcome!

Community meals are another way to get involved in the community!

Any news, please call! 641344-9586. Enjoy your week! ~Melinda

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MELINDA MACKEY I was told that I needed to write about why Grand River was important to me. After writing way too much to go in this column, it came down to something pretty basic: I was taught to. I was taught by my parents and grandparents to respect others, to take pride in my community. The people I grew up respecting, loved this community. They would want it to be taken care of. That’s why I care so much, I care about them.

They showed me through their hard work and dedication that Grand River was important.

They, like so many now, gave their time to take care of this town. I was told by someone recently that they remembered how this town was a few years ago. Like any other town, we have certainly had our ups and downs. Well, I remember what this town was like 30 years ago pretty clearly. It was a beautiful little town and still is! With everyone’s help and cooperation it can stay that way. A small town is much like anything else.

You get back what you give. You are kind, decent, and respect others; you get it back. You go looking for disagreement, you’ll get it. People tell me, “You drive that far for work? You must really love your job.” They would be half right. The other half is, I love my town. I look back on my memories of Grand River.

From playing in water filled ditches, rabbit hunting to playing ball at the ball field. I wanted my kids to know what it was

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Hope no one missed the big event before St. Patrick’s Day. Of course I am talking about Pi

Day! It was Monday, March 14 (3.14). Liz Carpenter enjoyed some homemade cherry pie to commemorate the day.

Liz Carpenter hosted the Andover Young Adult group on Friday night. Everyone enjoyed a potluck meal, games, visiting and lots of fellowship. Those enjoying the fun were Aaron and Katrina Neeley, Travis and Kristin Salmi, Brett and Amanda Gilland, Kim Cline and Dylan Lame. Their children enjoyed playing at Andover Church under the watchful eyes of Lisa Stobbe, Philinda Snethen, and Dan and Susie Pratt.

Andover Community of Christ Church enjoyed two special events at church on Sunday: a baby blessing and a confirmation. Joylnn Lame, infant daughter of Kim Cline and Dylan Lame was blessed and Dylan was confirmed. Congratulations to both Joylnn and Dylan!

Ivan and Beth Lane attended the confirmation of their grandson, Dylan Lame and the blessing of their great granddaughter, Joylnn Lame on Sunday at the Andover Community of Christ Church.

Liz Carpenter enjoyed a trip to the Outdoor Classic show at the Smithfield/Murphy Brown training center in Princeton on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Zion Baptist Church.

Wallace and Doris Lane’s visitors on Tuesday and Wednesday were Doris’ sister Betty Schlotman and Doris’ nephew Mark Schlotman.

Belinda Hill is in continued need of prayers. She is in the hospital recovering from some complications after knee surgery. She is improving and would love to hear from you.

Cards can be sent to Belinda Hill, North Kansas City Hospital, Room 402, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Gary and Sandy Osborn went to North Kansas City Hospital on Sunday to visit Belinda Hill.

Jim and Jeanine Bradley stopped by Liz Carpenter’s late afternoon on Saturday to help Liz do some work on the chicken pen. They were getting the pens ready for a new batch of chicks. They worked together last year to raise some broilers.

That adventure went pretty well, so they are going to try again this year.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and it looks like the April showers are practicing a little in March. I don’t know about all of you, but I have had enough mud already for March.

We are just getting started on the spring showers, so I guess I had best make sure my mud boots are handy before I head out.

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KATHY MASON HISTORY NEWS: Past Time at Weldon - Arthur Pearcy: Arthur Everett Pearcy, son of Matilda and Madison Pearcy, was born September 19, 1876, in Morgan County, Indiana. At the age of one year, he moved with his parents to Iowa and grew into manhood near Derby. On April 15, 1898, he was married to Eula Erb (born October 24, 1876) daughter of Austin Erb. Two children were born Nellie and Harold.

The family lived in Lucas and Clarke counties until 1908 and moved to Weldon from the Smyrna area. There they resided in the house occupied by Edward Beasley in Clarke County.

Arthur was a carpenter by trade and sold insurance. He also helped in his son’s grocery store until his retirement.

Arthur and Edna Pearcy’s son married Ira LaFollette.

Harold and Ira owned and operated a grocery and hardware store in Weldon for over forty years; and it is still operating in the family.

Arthur and Edna’s daughter, Mrs. Cecil Wright of Des Moines, Iowa, attended Weldon school through the eleventh grade and finished her twelfth year at Leon to obtain the normal training certificate. Nellie and Cecil had a daughter, Jeannette (now Mrs. Gail Boltinghouse) and a granddaughter, Jo Ellen Aduddell of Des Moines, Iowa.

Edna Pearcy died October 14, 1945. Arthur spent his retirement with his daughter Nellie until his death, December 7, 1958.

Look Back in Time: Guess what? Ritz crackers of National Biscuit Company of 1936.

Try Ritz, they’re marvelous alone and see how they improve the appetizer for a salad and vegetables. The cellophane, see what you buy, DuPont.

The Music Pennies from Heaven by Bing Crosby - by Louis Armstrong and his famous swing band, all of 1936.

The Broken Record by Guy Lombardo, Alone-Tommy Dorsey, movies The Great Ziegfeld (Academy award winner), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.

LOCAL Prayer concern to Mary and Jim Johnson’s daughter, Doreen Nish, Ed and Eula’s great grandson, Nathan Driskill, Walt Miller and Joe Sitzman.

We all enjoy this nice weather.

At Humeston on Wednesday evenings there are Jams from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Jams are at the Barnum Center in Decatur every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Connie Deemer has a birthday March 16.

Well little Mac and I survived our birthdays...I guess. He ended up with bronchitis and I turned 40. My brother-in-law informed me I’m now officially working on 50. Gee thanks Brad. Ha! oOo This will be a little on the short side as I am hurrying (Monday) to make a 7:00 p.m.

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Pride of Iowa Honor Band concert to listen to Mary at Greenfield. Tonya is going to stay home and attend Maizee’s basketball game. Nothing like getting pulled in different directions. Oh, well, I will make it work. Proud of them both. oOo If you will notice on page 6 of this issue, we have numerous athletes that have earned postseason accolades both on the court and mat and in the classroom. I congratulate them all!

This is not only a great testament to our young athletes, but to our coaches and teachers, as well.

I better sign off for now and put this issue to bed so I can get on the road. Until the next time... So Long!

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Cardinal Athletes Earn Post-Season Recognition

PRIDE OF IOWA ACADEMIC ALL CONFERENCE - The Central Decatur Cardinals captured a multitude of awards following their 17-7 season. Academic All Conference winners were l-r: Carter Boothe, Hunter Smith, Peyton Pedersen, and Trae Petty.

PRIDE OF IOWA ACADEMIC ALL CONFERENCE - The Central Decatur Lady Cardinals captured a multitude of awards following their outstanding 23-2 season. Academic All Conference winners were l-r: Jentri Hullinger, Lily Simon and Raegan Boothe.

FIRST TEAM PRIDE OF IOWA ALL CONFERENCE - Peyton Pedersen and Nick Durell. Both were unanimous selections.

SECOND TEAM PRIDE OF IOWA ALL CONFERENCE Carter Boothe. He was a unanimous selecton.

FIRST TEAM PRIDE OF IOWA ALL CONFERENCE - Raegan Boothe, Lily Simon and Alli Mas-

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Class 2A Iowa Newspaper Association Third Team Raegan Boothe

Iowa Girls Coaches Association All District - Raegan Boothe

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Congratulations to all of the Cardinal Athletes.

A job well done!

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report

Mar. 5 - 11, 2016

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

3/5: Lamoni FD responded to a grass fire in Burrell Township.

3/6: Lamoni PD responded to a noise complaint on South State St. Leon PD arrested Aaron Miner, 27, of Leon on a charge of driving while suspended. Miner was booked into jail and held.

3/7: Area law enforcement was notified of the Michael Knight vehicles in the area trying to sell CD’s in area parking lots.

The SO, Leon FD, Lamoni FD and EMS responded to a house fire in the 400 block of NW 5th St. in Decatur.

Leon PD responded to a criminal mischief complaint in the 1000 block of SE Idaho St. Leon PD and the SO responded to a domestic dispute in the 1300 block of NW Church St. 3/8: Leon PD and the SO responded to a report of a suspicious person in the back yard of a residence on South Main St. Leon PD arrested Steven Dabb, 52, of Leon on a charge of public intoxication. Dabb was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of suspicious activity at a residence on North Linden St. The SO responded to a driving complaint in Davis City.

The SO responded to a report of a theft from a residence

in Van Wert.

3/9: The SO responded to a report of a possible violation of a no contact order in Van Wert.

3/10: Leon PD and the SO responded to a domestic dispute on South Main St. The SO took custody of Michael Griffin, 39, of Leon, on an outstanding District Court warrant for a probation violation. Griffin was booked into jail and held.

The SO responded to a burglary at a residence in Decatur Township.

Ashley Ross, 31, of Leon, turned herself into the SO on an outstanding Leon PD warrant for trespass. Ross was booked into jail, posted bond and was released.

3/11: Robert Carney, 38, of Osceola, turned himself into the SO on an outstanding Leon warrant for driving while suspended. Carney was booked into jail.

Leon PD responded to a report of a disturbance outside an area business.

The SO arrested Aaron Miner, 27, of Davis City, on charges of driving while suspended, and possession of methamphetamine. Miner was booked into jail and held.

Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute on South Main St. The SO responded to a report of a burglary at a residence south of Davis City.

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Derrell Brooks, Lamoni, IA, no driver’s license. Total $428.00.

August Tyler Cooper, Leon, IA, windshield. Total $217.69.

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

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

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 9:45

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Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8:30 - Noon 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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Dr. Daniel J. Heffron www.FineArtsChiropractic.com

license. Total $177.38.

Gayle LeAnn Tyner, Norwalk, IA, speeding 55 or over zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $244.20.

Gayle LeAnn Tyner, Norwalk, IA, operation without registration. Total $177.38.

Gayle LeAnn Tyner, Norwalk, IA, no insurance. Total $635.63.

Dawn Marie Wilson, Ottumwa, IA, no driver’s license.

Total $445.50.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Alva Yoder and Alma Yoder to Alva Eugene Yoder, trustee of the Alva Yoder and Alma Yoder Irrevocable Trust dated March 4, 2016 - Commencing at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence W

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DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES

Pre-Registration is required at the clinic.

311 N. Main Leon, IA • Examination All for Just • Consultation • Treatment • Onsite Corrective Exercise Instruction

IA, no driver’s license. Total $412.50.

Bradley A. Gillum, Pleasant Hill, IA, violation of regulation - expired registration. Total $135.00.

Joshua Russell Guill, Grand River, IA, no driver’s license. Total $445.50.

Rachel Lynn Holford, Osceola, IA, no insurance. Total $998.88.

Bradford Kim Kelley, Davis City, IA, speeding. Total $189.00.

Aaron Christopher Reiss, Ida Grove, IA, driving license denied. Total $537.13.

Christel Rae Scarlett, Mt. Ayr, IA, abandonment of motor vehicle. Total $592.75.

Tina Ann Stegen, Hubbard, IA, speeding 55 or over zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $112.50.

Teresa Rae Thompson, Greenfield, IA, driving while denied. Total $707.50.

Gayle LeAnn Tyner, Norwalk, IA, operating with expired

Westview Acres Care Center Rose Saxton-Administrator

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a.m.Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 12:15 p.m. First Sunday family dinner LEON MT. ZION MENNONITE CHAPEL: Pastor Noah Yoder - Hwy. 2 West - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Sharing; 11:00 a.m. Message; Sunday Eve Variety; Wednesday Eve Prayer & Bible Study; all evening services at 7:00 first, third & fifth Sun. & Wed. 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 - 10:00 a.m. Sunday school; 11:00 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. - March 6 - Larry Phillips, March 13 - Angie Radloff, March 20 - Lester Stevenson, March 27 - Dan Pratt.

BLOOMINGTON: 10:40 a.m .- March 6 - Don Keairnes, March 13 - Lois Russell, March 20 - Julie Rivera, March 27 - Matt Frizzell.

LAMONI: 10:40 a.m. - March 6 - Don Breshears, March 13 - Bobbi Ellis, Janie Neeley, March 20 - Jack Ergo, March 27 - Kelly Everett.

MOUNT AYR: 11:00 a.m . - March 6 - Linda Fisher, March 13 - Gwen Simpson, March 20 - Jo Logan, March 27 - Easter Worship (10:00 a.m.).

PLEASANTON: 11:00 a.m . - March 6 - Lorrie Long, March 13 - Barbara McKiernan, March 20 - Class, March 27 - Class.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES ORIGINAL NOTICE

The Iowa District Court Decatur County Equity No. EQCV006507 CAROL E. KRUTSINGER,

Plaintiff, vs.

ALL OF THE UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNEES, GRANTEES, LEGITEES, DEVISEES, AND BENEFICIARIES OF JOHN G. WILSON, deceased; JOHN G. WILSON

Defendants.

To the above-named Defendants: You and each of you are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for title and estate to the following described real property, to-wit: A strip of land 26 feet wide North and South and 100 rods long East and West off of the North side of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, and of the west fourth of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-Six (36), all in Township Sixty-Eight (68) North, Range Twenty-Four (24) West, 5th P.M. be established in the Plaintiff against adverse claims of the Defendants, and that all persons claiming by, through or under them, be forever barred and estopped from having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in and to said real estate adverse to this Plaintiff, and that Plaintiff be decreed to be the absolute owner in fee simple of the above described real estate and be entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession thereof, and that said title be forever quieted in said Plaintiff as against all claims of Defendants, and that Plaintiff be further granted judgment against Defendants for reasonable attorney fees and the cost of this action, and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

The Plaintiffs attorneys are Verle W. Norris and James G. Rowe, of the Law Office of Verle W. Norris, whose address is 300 West Marion, P.O. Box 256, Corydon, Iowa 50060, telephone number (641)872-1363 and facsimile number (641)872-2468.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 12th day of April, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Iowa District Court of Decatur County, at the county courthouse in Leon, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at (515)286-3394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTEREST. Date of Third Publication: March 23, 2016 3t6 March 9, 16, and 23, 2016

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.

February 25, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in special session February 25, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. Present: J.R. Cornett, Gary Boswell and Jim Fulton. Also present were County Attorney Lisa Jeanes and County Auditor Stephanie Daughton. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Boswell/Fulton to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.

The Board and County Attorney Jeanes contacted counsel Carlton Salmons and Jon Swanson of Gaudineer, Comito & George, LLP, via telephone to hold a discussion regarding consideration of hiring a substitute attorney for the County Attorney for a pending civil matter where Jeanes has a conflict.

At 3:36 p.m., motion Fulton/Boswell to enter into a closed session meeting pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(c). Motion carried. At 3:55 p.m., motion Fulton/Boswell to return to open session. Motion carried.

Conditional motion by Fulton/ Boswell pursuant to Iowa Code § 331.754(4) that Thomas H. Miller, Attorney, accept appointment to serve as acting Decatur County Attorney in the matter of an investigation and a potential prosecution where the Decatur County Attorney has a conflict, and that this appointment be accepted by no later than Monday, February 29, 2016. Motion carried.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Audtior 1t7 March 16, 2016

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.

March 7, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session March 7, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Present: J.R. Cornett, Jim Fulton and Gary Boswell.

Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the Agenda as amended: Approve minutes of the March 4, 2016, emer-

gency session. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve the minutes of the February 29, 2016, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Fulton/Cornett to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2016, emergency session. AYES: Fulton, Cornett. ABSTAIN: Boswell.

Julian Toney met with the Board to draw their attention to three exposed pipelines at Elk Creek. The Board agreed it is a concern, and it will be added to next week’s agenda.

At 8:15 a.m., Chairman Cornett opened a public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the 2016/17 county budget. No one representing the public was present and no written

comments were received, therefore Cornett declared the hearing closed at 8:15 a.m.

Motion Fulton/Boswell to adopt Resolution 2016-12: Action on County Compensation Board Recommendation. Motion carried.

Resolution 2016-12 Action on County Compensation Board Recommendation WHEREAS, the Decatur County Compensation Board meets annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials for the fiscal year immediately following, in accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and WHEREAS, the Decatur County Compensation Board met on December 17, 2015 and made the following salary recommendations for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016:

Elected Official Current Salary Proposed Increase

Attorney $ 92,633.80 3% Auditor $ 42,371.50 3% Recorder $ 42,371.50 3% Sheriff $ 54,342.52 3% Supervisors $ 27,114.70 3% Treasurer $ 42,371.50 3% THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Decatur County Board of Supervisors adopts the salary recommendations for elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 as recommended by the Decatur County Compensation Board.

Motion by Supervisor Fulton seconded by Supervisor Boswell, to pass and adopt Resolution 2016-12 this 7th day of March, 2016.

AYES: JR Cornett Jim Fulton Gary Boswell NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor Motion Boswell/Fulton to adopt Resolution 2016-13: Approval of Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2016-13 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET WHEREAS, in accordance with § 331.434(5) of the Code of Iowa which requires the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, to adopt by resolution a budget and certificate of taxes for the Fiscal Year 2017; WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors met on this 7th day of March, 2016 to hold a public hearing regarding the Decatur County 2016-2017 proposed budget.

The budget was published as provided by Iowa Code. No written comments were received and no one representing the public was present for the hearing.

THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors approves the proposed budget and directs the Decatur County Auditor to spread the levy and submit the budget to the Iowa Department of Management.

Motion by Boswell seconded by Fulton to adopt this resolution this 7th day of March 2016.

AYES: JR Cornett Jim Fulton Gary Boswell NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor Motion Fulton/Boswell to adopt Resolution 2016-14: FY 2016-2017 Budget Appropriations. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2016-14 FY 2016-2017 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS, in accordance with § 331.434(6) of the Code of Iowa which requires the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, to appropriate funds to operate all offices and departments of said county for Fiscal Year 2017; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors as follows: Section I. The amounts itemized by officer or department, as listed below, are hereby appropriated: DEPARTMENT/ TOTAL OFFICER APPROPRIATION SUPERVISORS 147,450 AUDITOR 181,708 TREASURER 232,996 ATTORNEY 190,408 SHERIFF 881,740 RECORDER 123,229 SECONDARY ROADS 3,553,224 VETERANS AFFAIRS 61,473 CONSERVATION 343,386 PUBLIC HEALTH 589,120 WEED COMMISSIONER 315 SOCIAL SERVICES (GA) 17,541 HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) 16,500 MEDICAL EXAMINER 15,500 CLERK OF COURT 29,550 LIBRARIES 11,290 HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3,000 COUNTY FAIR 12,500 SANITARY LANDFILL 90,066 GENERAL SERVICES 94,263 DATA PROCESSING 133,356 MENTAL HEALTH 830,585 NON DEPARTMENTAL 1,161,876 TOTAL 8,721,076 Section II. Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations, and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section I shall constitute authorization for the department or office listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2016.

Section III. In accordance with § 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of the amount appropriated pursuant to this resolution.

Section IV. If at any time during the budget year the Auditor shall ascertain that the available resources of a fund for that year will be less than said funds total appropriations she shall immediately so inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Section V. The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section I, each of which account shall indicate on a report the status of such accounts to the applicable department monthly during the budget year.

Section VI. All appropriations au-

Recommended Salary $ 95,412.81 $ 43,642.65 $ 43,642.65 $55,972.80 $ 27,928.14 $ 43,642.65

thorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2017.

Motion by Fulton seconded by Boswell to adopt this resolution this 7th day of March 2016.

AYES: JR Cornett Jim Fulton Gary Boswell NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Julian Toney had returned to the meeting and inquired about purchasing scrap steel. Doerfler pointed out that the Board had passed a resolution to set policy on selling scrap steel to the public by auction. (Resolution 2015-13 was adopted on April 20, 2015.) Chairman Cornett suggested Doerfler pick a certain day each quarter to hold the auction, provided there was something to sell. Doerfler said he will advertise for the first one to be held on Friday, April 1, with sealed bids to be submitted to the Auditor’s Office by 3:00 p.m. that day, and the Board to open and award bids the following Monday.

Sheriff Ben Boswell met with the Board to discuss departmental matters.

Peggy Kost postponed her appointment with the Board to a later date.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Agriland Fs Inc. Diesel Fuel $2,774.75 Agrivision Equipment Group Repair Parts 40.72 Alliant Energy Electrical Serivce 1,639.61 Alliant Energy Utility Assistance #203248 74.05 Aramark Uniform Services Custodial Supplies 42.57 Arnold, Randy Fuel 20.03 Brees Rest Home Inc RCF 1,247.00 Broich, Phyllis Mileage 67.05 Burrell Printing Co Inc Hunting & Fishing License Wallets 83.22 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc Bridge Inspection & Evaluation 1,597.60 Cannon, John Reimb - Hydraulic Check Valve 40.00 Cardmember Service Supplies 127.95 Central Decatur Com Schools Nutrition Supplies 97.01 Centurylink Telephone 150.23 City of Leon Utilities 761.18 City of Leon City Utilities 197.47 Clark, Carol Attorney Fees 176.49 Clark, Travis Install Chain Link Fence 3,829.42 Clarke County Auditor DHS Shared Costs Fy15q4 & Fy16q1&2 6,263.73 Cooper Insulation Roof Repair-New 2 U Bldg 500.00 County Treasurer Fuel 419.76 CR Services Supplies 50.55 Crystal Clear Water Wellness Center 72.00 Culligan Water Cooler Service 43.00 Decatur Co Comm’y Svcs Case Management 2,474.00 Decatur County Hospital Supplies Pt/Ot 668.05 Decatur County Hospital Drug & Alcohol Testing 25.00 Decatur Co Public Health 20% Utilities-Feb 93.87 Decatur County Sheriff Sheriff Transport 1,760.94 Decker, Kathleen Mileage 94.05 Deyta Data Process 95.00 Dish Network Wellness 21.26 Dollar General Supplies 29.90 Electronic Engineering Radio Maint 210.00 Electronic Engineering

Radios 2,556.00 Filter Care of Nebraska Reconditioned Air Filter 22.25 Forestry Suppliers Inc Rescue Supplies 412.00 Fraker, Autumn Mileage-Ipep Meeting 57.60 Fulton, Jim Mileage 153.00 Gilbert True Value Home Ctr Light Bulb/Scraper Blade 14.56 Gilbert’s Home Comfort Key Rings 8.99 Government Leasing & Finance 1st Installmt Equip Lease Purchase 17,132.76 Great Western Bank Evidence Bags/Fuel/ Clng Supplies 356.11 GRM Networks Data Processing/ Telephone Service 601.76 Hamaker, Melanie Mileage 31.05 Hiland Dairy Inmate Milk 68.29 Infomax Office System Inc. Office Supplies 175.10 Intoximeters Inc Dry Gas 115.00 Iowa Co Recorders Assn Membership 200.00 Iowa D.O.T. Tailgate Sand Spreader 75.23 Iowa State Assoc. of Counties Isac Annual Meeting Registration 170.00 Iowa State Medical Examiner Autopsy Fee (2) 3,832.00 Isba Legal Publication 263.89 Johnson, Robert L. Va Comm Mileage Mo Mtg 3/16 17.10 Kelley, Joann Mileage 213.75 Kentner, Patricia Mileage 36.90 Kone Inc Elevator Maint Agmt 03/01/16-05/31/16 630.66 Kuhl Incorporated Dynapac Pad Foot Roller 7,800.00 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Basic Needs 42.97 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Electrical Service 10.00 Leon Journal Reporter Public Notices/Ads/ Office Supplies 1,117.70 Leon Journal Reporter Notice To Bidders Rock Project 49.18 Leon Lock & Key Replace Locks & Rekey 433.50 Leon Napa Repair Parts/Supplies 742.91 Leon Napa Repairs 26.00 Leon Plumbing Works Refund of Rebate Credit 800.00 Lerma, Kathleen Phone/Travel/Meals 62.48 Logan Contractors Supply Hard Hats 33.90 M & M Welding Welding Rod/Steel Plate 582.00 Mail Services LLC Postage & Mailing 205.98 Martin, Tabra Mileage 146.70 Mediacom Internet, Fax, Phone 238.29 Menards Shelters 448.99 MFA Agri Services Steel Posts & Barbed Wire 118.83 Nichols Equipment Equipment Rental - Bridge Constr’n 350.00 Norris Quarries.

Road Rock 1,825.47 North Lumber & Home Center Drill Bits 6.37 Northland Products Company Oil & Antifreeze 1,436.45 Oden Enterprises Inc. Bridge Steel 2,187.00 Powerplan Strip Inserts/Bushings/ Washers 1,268.72 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 456.66 Reliance Telephone Inmate Phone Cards 1,000.00 Schaff, Samantha Postage Reimb 6.45 Schildberg Construction Co Erosion Stone 420.36 Schildberg Construction Co Road Rock 19,439.28 Sidwell Cadastral Compilation (Gis) 5,406.75 Smith Feeder Supply Inc. Grinding Wheels/ Marking Pencils 22.70 Snethen, Meagan Mileage 90.90 Sport Wade Inc. Unleaded Gasoline 3.75 Stark, Brenda Mileage 58.95 Thiel, Doug Cash Postage Reimb 6.66 United States Cellular Cell Phone Bill 251.85 United States Cellular Monthly Hot Spot Cell Service 26.91 Windstream Lakedale, Inc. E911 Service 3.19 Written Word Llc Public Notices 120.00 Total $100,179.31 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t7 March 16, 2016

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

7, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Jerome De Nuccio and Kathleen Lerma to Charles D. Persall and Mares Persall - The E 85’ of the W ½ of lot 4; the W 10’ of the E ½ of lot 4, eastern addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa. Transfer stamps $143.20.

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... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Michael Redman and Gloria Redman to Moses Jonassen - Lots 3 and 4, block 24, Leffler’s addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $8.00.

Michael G. Andrew to Moira Coon - The NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section

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BADBOY MOWERS STARTING AT $3,699.00 Bad Boy Mowers Sold from Des Moines to Bethany Service and Delivery Available.

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

Department of Management - Form S-PB-6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CENTRAL DECATUR SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 Location of Public Hearing:

Date of Hearing:

Central Decatur High School Library 1201 NE Poplar St Leon, IA 50144

04/04/16

Time of Hearing:

6:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2016/17 school budget at the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request.

Re-estimated 2016 Budget 2017 Actual 2015 Taxes Levied on Property 1 2,152,553 2,046,194 2,044,437 Utility Replacement Excise Tax 2 92,887 93,680 94,615 Income Surtaxes 3 203,007 192,500 145,689 Tuition\Transportation Received 4 450,000 463,777 421,674 Earnings on Investments 5 4,180 4,361 3,452 Nutrition Program Sales 6 200,000 160,000 166,683 Student Activities and Sales 7 172,500 165,785 158,083 Other Revenues from Local Sources 8 285,615 453,355 283,749 Revenue from Intermediary Sources 9 0 0 0 State Foundation Aid 10 5,055,119 4,759,054 4,727,997 Instructional Support State Aid 11 0 0 0 Other State Sources 12 744,340 949,089 721,319 Commercial & Industrial State Replacement 13 25,367 37,050 0 Title 1 Grants 14 225,000 225,242 216,938 IDEA & Other Federal Sources 15 1,045,000 1,075,929 1,162,751 Total Revenues 16 10,655,568 10,626,016 10,147,387 General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 17 0 4,420,000 0 Transfers In 18 411,021 152,648 153,648 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions 19 2,000 8,950 1,455 Total Revenues & Other Sources 20 11,068,589 15,207,614 10,302,490 Beginning Fund Balance 21 3,561,401 2,344,259 2,293,888 Total Resources 22 14,629,990 17,551,873 12,596,378 *Instruction 23 Student Support Services 24 Instructional Staff Support Services 25 General Administration 26 School/Building Administration 27 Business & Central Administration 28 Plant Operation and Maintenance 29 Student Transportation 30 This row is intentionally left blank 31 *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) 31A *Noninstructional Programs 32 Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 Debt Service 34 AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) 35A Total Expenditures 36 Transfers Out 37 Total Expenditures & Other Uses 38 Ending Fund Balance 39 Total Requirements 40 Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation)

6,264,648 325,500 745,000 305,000 375,000 188,550 858,000 615,000 0 3,412,050 590,000 1,015,000 274,853 310,191 1,600,044 11,866,742 411,021 12,277,763 2,352,227 14,629,990 17.17446

5,682,900 300,450 785,500 301,101 360,000 180,575 810,000 601,500 0 3,339,126 590,500 3,520,000 419,275 286,023 4,225,298 13,837,824 152,648 13,990,472 3,561,401 17,551,873

5,205,960 262,382 689,661 295,026 355,631 151,916 731,072 520,664 0 3,006,352 618,286 412,528 420,185 281,544 1,114,257 9,944,855 307,264 10,252,119 2,344,259 12,596,378

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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.

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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 Mercy with our Spiritan Priest, Reverend Onuora Amaechi Felix, c.s.sp. 641-446-4789 or 641217-0516 cell.

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10 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Seeing the Countryside in England

The beach and sea at the little coastal town of Ramsgate

by Kate Havens On March 4th through the 6th I was able to spend the weekend in Kent with Mason and his family. Mason’s grandma was born and raised in England, so we were able to enjoy the company of her sister, Mason’s great aunt, and several cousins. Traveling to Kent was my first experience on the train.

We left Friday night and arrived in London close to midnight to switch trains. We not only had to get on a different train, but we also had to go to a different station. I am very thankful that I had spent time in London previously and was somewhat familiar with the stations that we were at. Luckily, we made our connection with no issues and arrived in Broadstairs, England

early on Saturday morning. Mason’s cousin, Sue, was there to greet and pick us up. She took us back to her home, where we were again greeted, this time by a very large dog named Rufus.

Sue’s home, and our home for the weekend, was where Mason’s great grandmother had lived, so it was special for him to be there.

We had Saturday to explore the beach town of Broadstairs and then walked further down the coast to Ramsgate, a slightly larger town. Both towns were quaint, very navigable, and offered fresh seafood cuisine that I definitely took advantage of.

After being on the train for so long it was great to spend the day walking, but the weather wasn’t on our side during the

late afternoon. When Mason and I finally made it back to Sue’s we were cold, wet, and tired.

The next day Mason’s great aunt, Marilyn, took us to see the White Cliffs of Dover, which was about a thirty minute drive away. We passed through beautiful English country side and abruptly hit the coast. The view was gorgeous and the water surprisingly blue. As we got out of the car to walk along the cliffs the sun was shining and the temperature mild; it was probably the best weather I have experience in England so far.

The three of us hiked along the cliffs for about an hour, enjoying the fresh, clear air. It was so clear that you could see France across the water, which Marilyn

said is a fairly rare occurrence.

By the end of our walk we had worked up an appetite, which was good because while we were out Sue had been preparing a Mother’s Day, or should I say Mum’s Day, dinner. Feast, would be a more accurate word to describe what Mason, Marilyn, and I came back to. A roast with lots of good vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, stuffing, and several desserts to choose from. The rest of Marilyn’s family came over for the meal. Mason was able to re-meet cousins he hadn’t seen since he was in 3rd grade. The atmosphere of Sue’s home reminded me so much of family dinners in Leon. It was wonderful to be able to have that feeling from 4,000 miles away. I enjoyed meeting all of Mason’s family and having good conversations with them. Talking about the differences and similarities between the U.S. and U.K. and learning more about the culture here has yet to get old.

As Mason and I left early Monday morning, we knew that we wanted to come back to Kent. Hopefully, we can make it back in June, when the warmer weather will bring a whole new meaning to visiting a beach town.

Currently, I’m in my last

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Mason Cook and I at the White Cliffs of Dover. week of the term. By the 18th I will have turned in all my assignments and my spring break will officially begin. These last two weeks have been busy with meeting deadlines and doing coursework, but I’ll soon be able to relax for a while. Next week Mason’s mom will be here.

We are planning on spending time in the Lake District and Scotland, which I’m sure will be a wonderful experience. I’m excited to get my first glimpse of the vibrant green Scottish landscape.

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“These awards position health centers to be at the forefront of the fight against opioid abuse in underserved communities.”

Research demonstrates that a whole-patient approach to treatment through a combination of medication and counseling and behavioral therapies is most successful in treating opioid use disorders. In 2014, over 1.3 million people received behavioral health services at health centers, This represents a 75 percent increase since 2008 and was made possible with support from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Recovery Act. Today’s funding builds

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To view a list of the award winners, visit: http://bphc. hrsa.gov/programopportunities/fundingopportunities/substanceabuse/fy16awards.html For more information on the Department’s key areas of focus to address the opioids crisis, visit: http://www.hhs.gov/news/ press/2015pres/03/20150326a. html.

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