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P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 09
Leon Easter Celebration Planned for April 9 Plan on attending this year’s Leon Easter Celebration sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Note the date change. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the courthouse lawn. This will be for children ages toddler through 3rd grade. Following the hunt, there will be games and
a special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself. Bring your cameras. Prior to the hunt, the Leon Library will be announcing the winner of their coloring contest. Refer to the ad on page 12 for a list of specials that local businesses will be offering. For more information contact Marcia Stephens at 641-3442864.
Little River Chorus Concert April 9 and 10
The Little River Chorus is preparing for a concert "It's All About Love" scheduled for Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Loving Chapel United Methodist Church in Leon. "This program will be different than what we've done in the recent past," stated Director Bob Redman. "It is more of a variety show." The choir will be performing the following selections: Side By Side Green, Green Grass of Home Poor Wayfaring Stranger Heart and Soul All Through The Night Oh! You Beautiful Doll Sigh No More Ladies Go 'Way From My Window Michael, Row The Boat Ashore Every Valley Needs A Lily God's Peace Holly Manna Surely the Presence A free will offering will be collected to benefit those in the community in need.
Frey Sworn in as Mayor
Art students pictured from left – Grant Boyd, Vanessa Pierson, Jerry Cowling, Julisa Suazo, Phoebe Herring, Cinzie McElfish, and Luna Fox.
"Trash to Treasure" Artwork Adorns CD Hallway By Julie Pedersen
Mrs. Julie Pedersen’s 2D/3D Design class just finished their “Trash to Treasure” project. Their artwork is a seascape with a dolphin jumping out of the water and the sun setting in the background. This artwork represents several design elements and principles like line, shape, color, texture, rhythm, movement, and contrast. This artwork is made up of plywood, paint, and reused bot-
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tle caps. They started by sketching the scene on the board in pencil. Next, they went over their lines with a sharpie marker before painting. Once they were finished painting, they used hot glue guns to glue down the bottle caps in the respective places, sometimes alternating what way the lid was facing to give the artwork even more texture. Artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi inspired this piece. She is an artist and an educator. She founded the
non-profit organization Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. Washed Ashore giant animal sculptures are made entirely of beach debris and are used to educate about plastic pollution and encourage change. Mrs. Pedersen saw some of these giant sculptures in person at SeaWorld in San Antonio and brought back this passion to her class. It was “Art with a Purpose”. The 2D/3D Design students’ objective was to use contemporary issues
Confirmed Whooping Cough in County
Last Tuesday, March 22, the Central Decatur Schools had learned that there have Attention area been confirmed cases of pertussis (whoopchurches! If you will be having ing cough) in Decatur Easter Church Services County. Public health contact the LJR with officials expect that dates and times so it Decatur County will see can be included in the the spread of pertussis paper.
in the community. The following information was reported on the Central Decatur School's facebook page: Pertussis is a contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria attach to the tiny, hairlike extensions that line the upper respiratory CD Performing set up a time to au- system. The bacteria Arts Talent Show dition and show her release toxins, which Plan to attend the your talent. This event cause swelling. People with pertusTalent Show on Friday, is sponsored by the April 1, at 6:30 p.m., in CD Performing Arts sis usually spread the Last Tuesday, March 22, City Administrator the high school gym. Boosters. Admission is disease by coughing or sneezing while in close Kyle Sheetz, right, administered the oath of office Any CD student in $5.00. contact with others, to newly appointed mayor, Bob Frey. Frey was grades 3-12 who can who then breathe in the selected to fill the mayor position that opened sing, rap, play instruLVFD Pancake ments, make people when elected Mayor Jason Weir resigned. Frey will serve until the next regular election. Frey is laugh, etc. are en- Breakfast retired and he and his wife Wilma moved to Leon couraged to contact The Leon Volunteer a few years ago and both are active in the com- Beth Hall at school to Fire Department will munity. be holding its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 9 from Rotary "Cans for Kids" Cage Relocated 7:00 a.m. to Noon at the fire station. It will be a free will donation.
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to redesign an object, bringing awareness to plastic pollution around the world and encouraging people to keep our seas plastic free. Also, the student artists made sure the mural looked nice and that they met deadlines as well as adding some bright and colorful art to the school’s hallways. This dolphin bottle cap relief sculpture is being hung up permanently in the art room hallway of the high school.
bacteria. Symptoms usually develop within 7–10 days after being exposed, but sometimes not for as long as 6 weeks. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and a mild cough or fever. After 1-2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. Unlike the common cold, pertussis can become a series of coughing fits that continues for weeks. Pertussis is generally treated with antibiotics—and early treatment is important. Treatment may make your infection less severe if started early, before coughing fits begin. Treatment can also help prevent (continued on page 2)
Postmaster Creese Accepts Position in Washington, D.C.
Fish Fry at St. Brendan's
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church will host a Fish Fry April 1 and April 8. On both of those Fridays, they will be serving from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the basement of the church located at 1001 NW Church Street. Enter at the SE corner of the building. This year’s menu includes fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, green beans, mac-nDue to the potential selling of the property where the can and bottle cheese, roll, dessert, receptacle was located, the Decatur County Rotary Club moved the cage and drink. The cost is to the Miller Insurance lot located between Hy-Vee and the Leon Country $12 for adults ages 13 and up, $6 for children Club. The cage is situated to the west of the insurance building. Rotary appreciates the community’s generous response to the can do- ages 5-12, and all carry nation. As before, cans in the cage and bottles in the water tank. Pass the out meals will be $12. word on about the new location.
Leon Area Postmaster Jennifer Creese (right) has accepted a promotion as an Air Logistics Specialist for the United States Postal Service Headquarters with Washington D.C. Amy McBirnie, current Supervisor, will be Officer in Charge of the Leon Area Post Offices until the Postmaster position is filled.
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spreading the disease to close contacts. While pertussis vaccines are the most effective tool to prevent this disease, no vaccine is 100% effective. If you have been vaccinated, the infection is usually less severe. If you or your child develops a severe cough or a cough that lasts for a long time, it may be pertussis. The best way to know is to contact your healthcare provider. For more information about pertussis, consult with your family doctor or see the following information from the Iowa Department of Public Health or Center for Disease Control: http:// www.cdc.gov or https:// idph.iowa.gov. The Decatur County Public Health office can also be reached at 641-4466518.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. Apple Grove Investments Inc. C/o Stearns Bank NA as Custodian to IAT 67, LLC - S 6' of lot 13; all of lot 12, in block 9, original plat of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Linden Grove Investments Inc. C/o Stearns Bank NA as custodian to IAT 67, LLC - W 72' of lot 11, block 9, Original Plat of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Rodney Norman to Donna Norman - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 all in Section 2, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., AND Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 13, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. No transfer stamps. Donna Norman to Tara Norman - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 all in Section 2, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., AND Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 13, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. No transfer stamps.
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DCH Outpatient Clinic Offers Weekly Women’s Health Clinic Each week in the Presenting the check to Denise Elefson is Decatur DCH Outpatient Clinic, County Farm Bureau Membership Chair, Nancy Dr. Earle M. Pescatore, Jr., DO, MHA, FACOG, Hofmann of Lamoni. provides a Women’s Health Clinic. He performs routine exams, health scans, and surIn a resolved effort to support our local needs, gical services. His focus Decatur County Farm Bureau began a cumula- is on pelvic floor disortive fund to financially contribute to those who ders and aesthetics. make a commitment to train and become local Specific diagnoses EMT volunteers. This year a class has been orga- and treatments offered nized by our local EMS Chief and training teach- in our gynecology and er, Denise Elefson. We are happy to have provided uro-gynecology clinic to her $3000 to lighten the burden of the cost for include: annual pap the students attending the EMT Training pro- exams, abnormal pap gram through Southwestern Community College smears, urinary inconin Creston. The training is being held in Lamoni. tinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, Larry J. Smith and ner of lot 1, S 71', W 10', evaluation and treatSandra L. Smith, co-trustees N 71', E 10' to the POB, all ment of menstrual irof Larry J. And Sandra L. in block 1, Ferguson's First regularities, permaSmith, Revocable Trust to Addition to Lamoni, Decatur nent sterilization, canJames K. Reber and Jill A. County, Iowa. Transfer cer screenings, wellReber - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 and stamps $359.20. woman exams, evaluaDavid E. Boswell as the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of tion and treatment of Section 24, T 67 N, R 24 W trustee of David E. Boswell of the 5th P.M., in Decatur Revocable Trust to David vaginal infections, and County, Iowa. AND any E. Boswell and Jennifer L. hormone replacement easement for joint use of the Boswell, as co-trustees of therapy. driveway now located at the David and Jennifer Boswell Through a partN end of the subject prop- Revocable Trust - N ½ NW nership between our erty of Decatur County Road 1/4 EXCEPT beginning at a Dr. Pescatore and R52 for the SW 1/4 NW 1/4, point 1,308.4' E of NW corour Occupational and the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 and ner of Section 20, thence Therapist Taylor the SW SE 1/4 in Section S ... to beginning; the SE 25; EXCEPT for 4 acres off 1/4 NW 1/4; 5 acres more Kohlwey, OTR/L, CLT, the E end of both tracts, all or less described as begin- we also offer women’s in T 67 N Range 24 W of the ning at the NE corner of pelvic floor therapy 5th P.M., in Decatur County, the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 thence services to women in Iowa. Transfer stamps W 40 rods, thence SE to a our community. $599.20. point 40 rods S of the NE Our program may Jared Doty and corner of the SW 1/4 NW help with the following Catherine Craig to D & G 1/4 thence N 40 rods to bepelvic floor dysfuncReal Estate, LLC - E 111' of ginning, all in Section 20, lot 9; E 111' of the N 10' of T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th tions: 1)Urogynecological lot 8; and Commencing 114' S and 10' E of the NW cor(continued on page 10) and orthopedic pain syndromes such as pain or difficulty with intimacy or insertion of devices used during menstrual cycle, chronic pelvic pain, vulvar pain, symptoms associated with endometriosis, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, and pelvic organ prolapse. 2) Urinary and voiding conditions such as stress incontinence (loss of urine on physical exertion such as cough, sneeze, laugh, or sports), urge incontinence (loss of urine associated with nocturnal Limited space and limited spots so sign up early urgency), enuresis (loss of urine to secure your spot. during sleep), and coital incontinence (loss of urine during coitus). 3) Fecal incontinence to help control bowel movements, constipation which may
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cause incontinence, pain in the coccyx (tailbone), and pudendal neuralgia that causes pain or numbness in the pelvic area. As part of your initial pelvic floor therapy evaluation, Taylor will do a comprehensive assessment of your movement and function including evaluation and treatment of strength, range of motion, and coordination of your pelvic floor and the surrounding structures. Treatment may include strengthening, breathing exercises, stretching and relaxation techniques, biofeedback training, at home exercises, and other techniques to manage symptoms. To learn more about how the program works, visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org/ womens-pelvic-floorrehab to watch a video with Taylor and Dr. Pescatore. Nancy Peterson, a patient in our women’s health clinic, shares this story about her experience: “Dr. Pescatore was wonderful. He had me in for my first initial visit where he diagnosed me with cancer, and then we had another consultation, and he answered all of my questions. He went through everything so that I was very clear on exactly what the procedure was going to be, and what to expect. Follow up visits with him have been excellent. I feel that I really am an important part of this whole process, and he really addresses everything that I need to know in order to be healthy.” Depending on your insurance, you may not need a referral to see Dr. Pescatore for your regular appointments, or to consult with him for the pelvic floor rehab program. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pescatore in our Outpatient Clinic, call 641-446-2285, or visit w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y hospital.org/gynecology to learn more, watch additional videos about our women’s health services, and to see Dr. Pescatore’s schedule. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and all our available services, please visit www.decaturcountyhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, or Twitter @dch_iowa.
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Social News Marcus Retires from GRM Networks
Dora Marcus, pictured above left, has retired from GRM Networks following 25 years of service as a customer service representative. Marcus began her career with the company in January 1997 and has been assisting GRM Networks’ customers ever since. Marcus is pictured with GRM Networks CEO Mitchell Bailey. (contributed photo)
96th Birthday
EMT Class Underway in Lamoni; New ENT Clinic – Dr. Close Perform first Surgery The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met February 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Members present were: Denise Elefson, Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, and Rebekah Mendenhall. Others present were: Mike Johnston (CEO), Tara Spidle (CFO), Kelly Barker (CNO), Jo Beth Smith (CHRO), and Shannon Erb (Director of Marketing and Business Development). Denise Elefson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried to approve the agenda. Denise Elefson reported that a new EMT class was underway in Lamoni mainly in part, to a generous donation from the Decatur County Farm Bureau. Guy Clark commented on a positive experience in the Emergency Department and with DCH Surgical Services of which he was aware. The following Consent
7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, at the Decatur A 96th birthday County Hospital. (April 3rd) is a special event for Kathryn Hughes. If you would Friends of Little like to join in the fun, River Scenic send a birthday card (or more than one). Pathways Kathryn Hughes, 211 April 4 NE 14th Street, Leon, Friends of Little IA 50144. River Scenic Pathways Leon Community holds regular monthly Meal Menu meetings at 6:30 p.m. on to Change) Leon Chamber the 1st Monday and 4th (Subject Reservations are Thursday at the Leon REQUIRED by 10:00 Meeting Community Center. a.m. for next dayApril 7 The next scheduled 446-4555 Leon Chamber of meetings are Monday, *Bread/butter, milk Commerce will hold April 4 and Thursday, and dessert included. a regular meeting at April 28. Wed., Mar. 30 Popcorn shrimp, waffle fries, broccoli slaw Thurs., Mar. 31 Taco Bar Fri., Apr. 1 - Beef stroganoff, whipped potatoes, corn Mon., Apr. 4 - Beef brats on a bun with sauerkraut, chips, corn on the cob Tues., Apr. 5 Entree Greek salad, grilled chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olIt can easily be found at ives, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomatoes, MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY Greek dressing. 1008 W. 1st Street, Leon Wed., Apr. 6 Sloppy Joes, mac and Thank you for your support of our youth. cheese, baked beans, mixed vegetables
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Preston Pedersen Receives IHSAA Character Counts COY
Preston Pedersen, Central Decatur Class of 2011, received the 2022 Character Counts Coach of the Year by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Preston was presented this award during the Boy's IHSAA State Basketball Tournament. Preston is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon. Preston is the son of Jon and Julie Pedersen of Leon. He is joined in the picture by his wife Emily (Savely), CD Class of 2013, and sons Jayce and Nash. Also pictured are Chuck Long (far left), executive director of the Iowa Sports Foundation and Iowa Games and Scott Raecker (far right), executive director of the The Ray Center at Drake University, which hosts Character Counts. (contributed photo)
Agenda items were approved: (1) Regular Meeting Minutes January 2022 (2) January 2022 Accounts Payable (AP): $1,179,586.00 (3) January 2022 Payroll: $507,028.00 (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs January 2022: $153,965.00 Denise Elefson opened the public hearing on the proposed county budget for FY 2023 at approximately 5:36pm. She stated that The Leon Journal-Reporter published timely notice of the hearing on February 09, 2022. Ms. Elefson asked the assembled members of the Board of Trustees if they received objections or comments either in writing or verbally from the public. Board members reported no such objections or comments. She further inquired as to whether or not there were any comments or discussion from the public as to the proposed FY 2023 county budget. No members of the public were present nor were any comments or discussion presented and, as such, the public hearing closed. Motion carried to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 County Budget. Denise Elefson opened the public hearing on the hospital's participation in a grant program from the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund a chronic emergency department visit reduction program for the benefit of the community at approximately 5:45pm. She stated that The Leon Journal-Reporter published timely notice of the hearing on February 09, 2022. Ms. Elefson asked the assembled members of the Board of Trustees if they received any objections or comments either in writing or verbally from the public. Board members reported no such comments or objections were received. She further inquired as to whether or not there were any comments or discussion
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Chapter W PEO, will meet at the Fireside Room of the Leon Methodist Church. Jan Redman will serve as the co-hostess on Thursday, April 7, with refreshments beginning at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting to follow. Joy Evertsen will give the program.
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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (March 27, 2002) Local physicians were honored on Doctor's Day, observed on March 30 since 1933, by the Barrow County Auxiliary in Winder, Georgia. Local physicians were Dr. Larry Richard, Dr. Mark Easter, Dr. Patricia Magle, Dr. Susan Adamson, Nurse Practitioner Ava Eagles, and Nurse Practitioner Roberta Walburn. Central Decatur had a ground breaking for the new construction and remodeling of the Central Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School. Leon had 10 youth wrestlers participate at the A.A.U. District Wrestling at Simpson College. Caleb Vinson, son of Dennis and Linda Vinson took second and Austin Buckingham, son of Kim and Chanda Buckingham was the Champion, both advancing to the State meet. The family of Everett and Rowena Ross held a card shower celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 8. The family of Florence M. Simpson, of Davis City, held a card shower celebrating her 90th birthday. The children of Howard and Genny Clark held a card shower celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on March 31. Craig Stogdill had a 40th birthday on March 28. Anna Arnold, Kanako Miyagi, Trey Baldwin and Trenton Norman all earned top I ratings at the State Speech Contest. Mrs.
Mary Ruth Horn was the speech teacher. Senior Spotlights: Sara Rose LeFleur, daughter of Jim and Karen LeFleur and Kristopher Jay Lindsey, son of Bill and Pati Lindsey. 50 Years Ago (March 30, 1972) The "Friend of Scouting: award was presented to the Decatur County State Bank for its support of scouting. Pictured receiving the award were Ward Kilgore and Chet Redman. Mayor Eldon Spidle turned in his resignation to the Leon City Clerk. Spidle who operated a used car lot on North Church purchased the Mitchell Ford Garage in Corydon. Ward Kilgore was serving as mayor pro-tem until a new mayor could be selected. Showing at the 2 and 65 Drive-In Theatre was the Guns of the Magnificent Seven. Naomi Stark announced her engagement to Randy McCullough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard McCullough of Leon. After years and years of crank telephones and phone wires along wire fences and crooked posts, the old phone company was to be phased out and replaced. After considerable discussion, the town and rural members of the Van Wert telephone company voted 48 to 18 to become affiliated with Grand River Mutual. There were 200 phones with the Van Wert Company. GRM said it would take about 18
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months for everyone to be hooked up and they were to be with the Weldon exchange. Jon and Jan Manchester, students at the University of Nebraska, were weekend guests in the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes and Harold. Larry Bacon, Cindy Chastain and Judy Parson all came home from State Speech Contest with an excellent I rating. Local FFA president Leonard Martin was awarded the DeKalb Award at the annual FFA banquet. The CD Drama Department was presenting "Arsenic and Old Lace" under the direction of Miles Horn. 75 YEARS AGO (March 27, 1947) Baseball team organized by another group – Wallace Griffin was the manager of the recently organized Farm Bureau baseball team. His assistants were Aubrey Redman and Wendell Chastain. The probable players included : Raymond Barnett, Leon; Wendell Chastain and Neil Reed, Pleasanton, pitchers; Adrian Bowen, Leon, and Gale McClure, Decatur, catchers; John Burns, Grand River, second base; Matt Scott, Weldon, third base; and Ralph Barnett, shortstop. The ones who were slated to be fielders were Bob Redman, Leon; Bill Hall and Robert Greenhalgh, Decatur; John Barnett, Allerton; Arlo Hullinger and Joe Dale, Leon. Fall from car fatal to child near Davis City - Dennis Lee Lovell 3 1/2 – year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lovell, was fatally injured in a fall from his father's car near Davis City.
The little boy noticed a truck traveling down the highway and tried to look out and see how close the truck was from the car and when he leaned against the door it opened and he fell out. The parents thought the car door probably was not closed tightly and the weight of the child's body caused it to come open. Marriage licenses – Samuel Myers and Maxine Baysinger; David Gilbert Bagg and Rose Marie Hamaker. Louretta McBroom and Byron G. Horne were married in Sacramento, Calif. Doris Griffin and John Shaw were married in Troy, Kan. Illa Vay Bonneau and Morris Kay Surbaugh were married in Salem, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Vinzant of Lineville entertained a small group of friends at dinner bridge – Mrs. Creed Craven, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Brassfield, Mr. and Mrs. Creed Rockhold and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rockhold. A Coffey reunion was held at the Leo Coffey home. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Newt Coffey and Mildred; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey and sons; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coffey and sons, Allerton; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown, Cleveland, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Coffey, Maxine and Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chaney, Hazel Vail and Violet Chaney attended the operetta "Blossom Time" in Des Moines.
Enrique de la Rosa of Barranquilla, Colombia, South America, who had been a guest in the Harvey home, drove to Leon to visit friends. They were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Caster. He had been connected with, for a few, the organization formed by Karl Parrish and James F. Harvey, the purpose of which was the building of a modern American addition to the city of Barranquilla. This company had platted and improved a large body of land adjoining this Columbian city as we do in the United States. Trial jurors Decatur County District Court – C.E. Bowen, Charles Bozarth, George Buckingham, O.R. Butcher, Walter Barlean, J.K. Campbell, Carl Clawson, Clarence Daniels, M.E. Davis, I.E. Evans, T.B. Fullerton, T.F. Kerrins, Harve Kimberlin, C. Miller, Garvin Manchester, Corothy Newman, Ed O'Grady, Mark Riddle, Henry Rasmus, Earl Rumley, B.T. Sears, John Snively, LeRoy Shelton, C.H. Trembly. Bonds for Consolidataed School carried at LeRoy – At the election at LeRoy
100 YEARS AGO (March 31, 1922) Prominent South American Gentleman visited Leon – Mr. and Mrs. James F. Harvey of Des Moines, accompanied by Senor
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the proposition to issue bonds in the sum of $75,000 for the erection of a consolidated school building in that consolidated district carried by a majority of 47 votes. It was a lively election and great interest was taken in the issue before the people. Marriage licenses – Robert Glenn Marshall and Hazel M. Westfall; Harry L. Sears and Eula May Beavers. Mrs. Ira Price visited at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vern Binning and husband. The grade declamatory contest was held at the Christian Church in Weldon. The decisions were: Billy Richard, first, "Biff Perkins' Toboggan Slide"; Beulah Hickman, second, "Here's the Way You Look"; Dorothy Kline, first, "The Old, Old Story"; Ila Worden, second, "Naughty Zell"; Irene Lockwood, first, "Jane"; Maxine Mitchell, "Minnie at the Movie" and Lyle Snider, "Christian Soldier", tied for second; Linna Fisher, first, "Higher Culture in Dixie"; Gladys Liggett, second, "Dad Says So, Anyhow".
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 ever kept, and it really was pretty amazing. We spent Saturday afternoon with him and we'll have him for a total of 20 days. We'll do our Easter this weekend and if you drive by my house and see the Christmas tree; it's back up too. He's getting all the holidays! I did get word about the Easter Egg Grand River hunt, and plans are unMELINDA MACKEY derway. I'll be sure to pass that information Friday was a big along as soon as I get day for my family. Joe's it! Have a great week! oldest, Wyatt has been gone since July in the Navy. He's been in several different locations with his training and last Thursday he's graduated from the latest training. We knew there was a possibility he would get to come home for a visit. But we have heard that three times since July. Our hopes were high Andover he would make it home LIZ CARPENTER this time because he's going to ship out The weather is and be gone for a few gradually improvyears. He is now MA Expeditionary Security ing and everyone is Combat Forces for gradually getting acthe US Navy. I asked customed to the time his mom every day for change. Maybe in the news, if he had any- future we won’t have to thing solid for plans to worry about the time come home. "We'll know change. We’ll just have more after Thursday." to get accustomed to Thursday came and getting up and going to "We're still waiting, I'm work in the dark for a not sure". We're plan- longer period of time. We are sad to ning on doing Easter share the news of while he's home, so I'm Tim Shovick’s passfiguring out between the dance schedules of ing on March 20th. two girls when we can Tim was the father of have everyone there. Holly Parkhurst and Friday morning, we grandfather of Benson still don't know any- Parkhurst. Tim loved thing. My hopes were his family and friends really dropping and I and will be greatly thought they weren't missed by so many. keep Holly, going to let him come Please Dylan, and Benson home again. Then Friday afternoon here Parkhurst and their comes our sailor! Just family in your prayers. Donna Ogier made walking through the door. They kept it a se- a run to Bethany last cret since the Monday week. She also had a before that he had his couple of Ogier nephtravel plans. They even ews stop by for a visit. kept it a secret from Donna Ogier’s other his little brother and half spent his time sister and Wyatt sur- cutting firewood and prised them at school. cleaning out the shed. Ivan Lane and Kelly said it was the Trouble visited Donna best hard secret she's Ogier last week. It was
Trouble’s first visit to the neighbors.Donna took Trouble on a walkabout the yard to meet the cats. She says Trouble was not impressed with the cats. Now that Trouble has figured out riding in the Ranger with Ivan is fun, they’ll be riding all over the neighborhood! No big news from Kim or Maurice Erwin this week. Kim is recovering from a touch of the flu. Give her another few days and she’ll back up and about. Jim and Garnet Coulthard stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Sunday afternoon to see a new calf born on Saturday morning. They enjoyed seeing the calf and all the other critters roaming around Liz’s farm. Saturday evening, Liz Carpenter, Linda Perkins, and Nathan Silver helped chaperone the Lamoni Middle School fun night. The middle school students played games in the gym and watched a movie and had fun. Big birthday celebration at the Mickelson’s on Sunday. They were celebrating Ronnie’s birthday! All the kids were home to help celebrate as well. Having everyone home was good since this was a special birthday for Ronnie. No, not reaching double digits. He’s been in double digits for a while now and he’s not quite to triple digits. This was his beddian birthday. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it means your age is the same as the year you were born. Ronnie’s age is a prime number greater than 59 and less than 67. Happy Birthday, Ronnie! Ronnie and Alma Mickelson also got to visit with new friends Jay and Lori from Houston, Texas, last week. They were here to watch their son, JD, on the Graceland University baseball team. Sarah Burke and her two boys stopped by Liz Carpenter’s on Sunday evening to drop off a rooster. One more living yard decoration for Liz’s farm! Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main had a birthday at their house 19563 Hwy 69 North, Leon, IA as well. This one was 641-446-4822 for their golden mutt www.gilberthomecomfort.com named Maisie. Hard Heating & to decide on her age. Spray It depends on whether Electrical Plumbing Cooling Foam you are counting human years or dog years! It was number one in human years. Either way, Happy Birthday to Maisie! Hope she got some extra treats! Clay and Breanna Main also spent time with family and friends and enjoyed ● Minor Mechanical Repairs ●Restoration a meal with friends on ●Auto Collision Repair ●Sand Blasting Friday. Not much hap●Aftermarket Accessories & Installation pening over Cassie ●Tractor Repair Daleske’s and Andrew Lane’s way the last few Tracy Eivins LTsautobody.IA@gmail.com Lyal Whirrett days. Liz Carpenter didn’t need any help for a change and that gave them a break to do something else. So Andrew surprised his lady with a new red car! Way to go Andrew! Keegan Parkhurst spent the night with his grandpa over the weekend while his sister Kaislynn spent the night with Grandma Traci. Lucky kiddos to have grandparents that spend time with them. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and the Kansas City Royals have been playing pretty well in spring training games. Let’s hope that continues into the regular season. Go KC Royals!
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Chamber Coffee Celebrated at Dollar General
Leon Chamber hosted their monthly coffee last Wednesday, at Dollar General. Sue Lowers, the store manager, greeted the many chamber and community members with a friendly smile and some interesting topics about the new store location Dollar General built west of town along Highway 2. Dollar General has been in Leon for over 20 years and this newly built store was made possible because the
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LINDA BOOTHE Allyson Reynolds and I visited Gloria Boswell in Indianola on Wednesday. We enjoyed a nice lunch and did just a little bit of shopping before heading back to southern Iowa. Friday night in Chicago was the setting for the ISU men’s basketball at the Sweet 16. What an accomplishment for this team to make it this far after only winning two games last season. ISU played Miami and lost 49 to 54. It was a little disappointing with this loss but oh what a dance getting this far! Lavelle OsbornRowe celebrated his 12th birthday on Saturday at his Aunt Carla Evans. The grill was fired up for the hot dogs and chicken. There were several side dishes plus ice cream and cake and all those candles to blow out. Those helping Lavelle eat his cake were Kierra and DeMarcus Horton and Nadia OsbornRowe of DSM, Brenda Osborn, McKayla and Jazzie Evans, Tyler, Chenille, Carson and Jace Morris all of Lamoni and Ramona Clark, Amy Osborn and Tim Hutchison of Davis City. I made the trip to
sales were up. Sue gives this credit to the community for the endless support they provide. The store is always taking new applications and says she has had many new applicants since corporate opened up the age to allow younger employees. Sue also mentioned that another way to support the Leon store is to always complete the surveys that are printed out on each receipt.
Leon Chamber sponsors these monthly coffees and welcomes anyone and everyone who would like to attend. Each gathering also includes highlights of events from around the community such as for chamber, city, school, Board of Supervisors, County Conservation and any other organizations present to share. Watch in The Leon Journal-Reporter for the April Chamber Coffee.
Osceola on Saturday for lunch with Lou Fry and her daughter and kids, Jennifer, Ivy and Rylon. Jennifer and the kids came to visit Lou during their spring break. We shopped at some of the side walk sales that were moved inside because the weather was windy and pretty dang chilly. Stop #l, I met a lady and discovered that she was Turner DeVore’s mother. Wow! Who would have thought that? Told her to be sure and tell Turner and his family hello from Decatur County. Stop #2 was at Walmart. I thought I’d run in and be right back out but discovered several friends so it took me awhile to get my shopping done. I met Leonore Coffelt, Sue Thompson and Christy Galloway in one isle and that was like a mini South School reunion. Julie Boswell and Little Miss Lucy, her granddaughter, were in the plant and
Easter section and then here came Sue Carroll. Nice surprises! As I was leaving, I ran into Mary and Willard DeLong who were helping their daughter, Michelle, fill 800 Easter eggs for an event and they needed more candy. So nice to see all these friends! Heath and Shawnda Cozad celebrated their anniversary on the 27th and Terry and Kelly Cozad celebrated on the 31st. Happy Birthday wishes to Sandy Newton, Sandy Walker, Mack Boothe, Ron Deemer, Kip Deemer, Dustin Cozad, Kyle Becker, Bill Reynolds, Chanelle Evans, Pat Baker and Anita Opfer this coming week. Monday is when you plant the seeds of your week. Then everyone else provides the fertilizer. Call me at 442-3595 to rent the Davis City Community Center. Later…Linda
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National FFA Week Observed at CD
The chapter greenhands showed their chapter spirit by wearing their green. Greenhands pictured Front Row: (l to r) Carson Scrivner, Gavin Smith, Riley Yoder, Mikayla Morgan, Wyatt Hamaker, Nolan Pierson, Adeline Stone, Bailey Dittmer, Abigail Leahy, Makenna Perkins, Kat Mothershead, Livi Saylor, and Kaleb Jensen. Back Row: (l to r) Brenden Covington, Quinn Kernen, Lane Leeper, Wade Hill, Jaxson Cornett, Jeffrey Richards, Austin Jensen, Cadi Smith, Anden Hall, Cameron Lavrenz, and Judd Eastin.
The winner of kiss-a-contest was Becca Harvey. Becca also chose Colton Barnes to kiss the turtle. By: Cadence Clark and Jenna Young National FFA Week gives FFA members the opportunity to celebrate their involvement in FFA, and also allows them to educate others about agriculture and FFA. The Central Trail FFA hosted a variety of activities as part of National FFA Week. On Monday, February 21, students celebrated the start of the week by dressing up in their best camo outfits and attending the kickoff assembly run by the FFA officers. The chapter greenhands showed their chapter spirit by wearing their green. The animal of the day was a rabbit owned by Brayden Frisbie. Students were able to compete alongside their classmates in the Ag Olympic games. The games were won by
Adam Young February 22, we were unable to attend school but the students had many events planned. The dress-up day was going to be “anything but a backpack”. The animal of the day would have been Riley Yoder’s, Polish chicken. The faculty and staff breakfast sadly had to be canceled. On Wednesday, Camo winner aka Kole February 23, Central Jackson Trail FFA members the sophomores with a traveled to the subtime of 1 minute and 57 district LDE contest. seconds. Annika Evertsen adOn Tuesday, vanced to districts
South Central District FFA Convention Held
Advancing to State with A Gold Rating - Treasurer's Book - Arianna Nopoulos (pictured) and Kylee Rockhold. The South Central District FFA Convention was held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Adel High
School in Adel, IA. The Chapter is excited to announce the final results for the day and to congratulate the teams and individuals that advanced to the state competition that will be held at the Iowa FFA Convention in Ames, IA on Monday, April 11. Advancing to State with A Gold Rating - Ag Impact - Mili Waugh, Morgan Buckingham, John Newman, Lucas Lindsey, Cortlynn Cook, and Megan Young Advancing to State with A Gold Rating Experience the Action Carson Scrivner, Wyatt Hamaker, Jeffrey Richards, Nolan Pierson, and Gavin Smith Advancing to State with A Gold Rating
Public Speaking - Chloe Hamaker Alternate to State with A Gold Rating - Secretary's Book - Treasurer's Book Addiston Graham and Arianna Nopoulos and River Hamaker Kylee Rockhold. Silver Rating 1st Place Gold - Greenhand Quiz Rating - Greenhand Quiz - Adeline Stone Alternate to State with A Gold Rating -
Creed Speaking. The students that didn’t attend the LDE contest dressed up for ag “er” day, where they were challenged to dress like someone who ended with er, like a farmer, welder, and ag teacher. Because of conferences, Thursday, February 24, was our last FFA weekday. The Agri car show was held and its judges were Mr.
Calieb Kistler and Mr. Alan Jensen. Winners choosen were the loudest gas vehicle was Aidan Buckingham, the loudest diesel vehicle was won by Adam Young, and the dirtiest vehicle was won by Aidan Buckingham. The dress-up day was America Day and the
Makenna Perkins Silver Rating Reporter's Scrapbook - Jenna Young and Cadence Clark Silver Rating - FFA Creed Speaking - Abby Leahy Silver Rating
Agriculture Broadcasting - Maddy Leahy Bronze Rating Extemporaneous Speaking Annika
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Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill
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Code No. 504.3R1 E: Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the school district. The school district, the board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression. The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.
CD Students Turn Trash to Treasure
Senior Spotlights Abram Jerry Hall
Parents/Guardians: Kurt and Beth Hall Favorite Class: Shop Class Personal Theme Song: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash Most embarrassing moment: One time Isaiah and I were outside running around in our underwear in the snow to see who could last outside the longest and a car drove by (I won) Biggest Pet Peeve: When Ashton chews with his mouth open Future Plans: To work
Working as a team to create this beautiful work of art, pictured left to right: Luna Fox, Vanessa Pierson, Julisa Suazo, Cinzie McElfish, Phoebe Herring, Grant Boyd, and Jerry Cowling. By Reece Hill If you've walked through the high school recently, you have probably seen the artwork hanging in the commons or setting in the display case. What you likely haven't seen is a piece of art that is somewhat tucked away, hanging on the wall across from the art classroom. Mrs. Julie Pedersen's 2D/3D Design class took on a project titled "Trash to Treasure," which would see them employ a number of design elements and principals including line, shape, color, texture, rhythm, movement, and contrast. Part of the students objective was to redesign an object, bringing awareness to plastic pollution around the world and encouraging people to keep the seas clean of plastic. The artwork depicts a seascape that features a dolphin jumping out over the water, as the sun sets in the background. This piece of art was made through the use of plywood, paint, and reused bottle caps. The students were inspired by artist and educator Angela Haseltine Pozzi, who founded the non-profit organization Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. The giant animal sculptures of Washed Ashore are made entirely of beach debris and are used to educate about plastic pollution and to encourage change. It took many steps for the artwork to come to life, starting with sketching the scene on the board in pencil. Students then went over the lines with a sharpie marker before painting the background and hot-glueing the bottle caps down, sometimes alternating what side was facing up to add texture. The mural will be permanently hung at the end of the art room hallway.
TSA Looks Forward To State
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CD Students Compete at State Speech Pictured l-r: Kole Jackson, Wyatt Murphy, Kaleb Jensen, Logan Coon (IA TSA State Treasurer), Casey Craig, Brenden Covington, Caleb Coon, Riley Norman, Maddy Leahy (IA TSA State President). By Maddy Leahy This year’s Central Decatur TSA chapter has been competing at local competitions since February and are eagerly awaiting their chance to compete on the state level. The chapter has two seniors, both of who are serving on the 39th Iowa TSA state officer team. Competition-wise, TSA offers more than 70 events just in the state of Iowa. Riley Norman, Caleb Coon, and Maddy Leahy make up one of CD’s quiz bowl teams and have placed consistently in the top 5 at local competitions. Norman also currently has the fastest CO2 car in the state and has placed 1st at every competition. At the Johnston meet, CD swept the competition, taking over the CO2 podium. Remote control (RC) racing is another very popular event in the chapter, and CD TSA has 2 teams competing at state. Their placings haven't been as consistent, and they have car breakdowns to thank for that. State TSA will be held April 4th-5th at Adventureland Inn. Schools from across Iowa will be attending, and they are expecting an outcome of a few hundred people. For the first time in seven years, CD TSA will not have a state officer on the ballot. Not only will CD TSA not have a state officer, but they are also losing their advisor, Mr. Gene Olsen. Olsen will be attending the National Conference in June, but that will be his last event as an advisor. Good luck to all TSA members next week as they compete at state!
How Important is Agriculture Really? By Adeline Stone Agriculture is one of the most important factors of life. Many people do not understand the real impact it has on everyday life. It truly is something that should be appreciated and spoken about more often. Farmers and ranchers provide our country with an economic supply chain that is crucial to the survival of our nation. They work countless hours for you, not themselves. Yes, it is their way of income, but for the work they do, they don’t get near enough recognition. Growing up on a farm, this is something I’ve seen first hand. My dad, Jake Stone, grew up farming. He was not able to be a kid majority of his childhood because he was always working. He was working to feed you. Even as he grew up, got married, and had three kids, he was still always working. Early mornings, long nights. As a kid, I remember going out to the farm to take him supper in the field. It was something my sisters and I always enjoyed doing. We didn’t always get to go do what other people would call, “fun family things.” Instead, we went and rode in the tractors, combine, hay mower, semi, or trucks while hauling calves. In my second year of preschool, I went in the afternoons early. My mom was still in nursing school, which meant she left very early in the morning. Both of my older sisters had to go
to school, and my dad had to go to work on the farm. From the time I was four years old, I’ve been learning about the most important thing in my life. Agriculture. I had the opportunity to get that hands-on experience at such a young age. Most kids don’t get that. Although riding along with my dad was making memories, it was also shaping my future. As I have gotten older, I’ve learned to enjoy learning about this industry more. I enjoy spending days in the sale barn and watching the cattle market change. Once the market reports come on the radio in the truck, talking stops and we listen to how our market is changing on a daily basis. This is important to me because it allows me to get an insight into how these markets affect our farmers and ranchers in the snap of a finger. They don’t get to choose when the calves go up but the corn has tanked. But, they do have to adjust. It may mean putting more crops in and raising fewer cattle, or vice versa. Every aspect of farming depends upon things that we are out of control on. Yet, farmers and ranchers still work every day, for you. They work because people depend upon them. There are so many job opportunities within the agriculture industry. It all goes towards working for others. The people in our country. To make sure we have food on the table, heat in the winter, fuel, clothing, plastic. Next time you see someone who works within the industry, thank them. Thank them for always being selfless, especially in hard times like these.
By Reece Hill Congratulations to the Central Decatur Speech Team and the three members that all competed at state! On March 12, Addie Graham, Cadence Clark, and Maddy Leahy went up to Adel to perform in the Solo Musical Theater category at the IHSSA State Speech Competition. Graham and Clark both received one ratings and Leahy was given a two rating for their performances. The trio previously qualified for state at the district speech contest held on February 26 held at Shenandoah High School. At Districts, all three received one ratings allowing them to advance to state.
Upcoming Events Schedule for March 31st - April 13, 2022 THURSDAY, MARCH 31st 4:30 P.M. Var. Girls Track @ Clarke FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST 6:30 P.M. CDPA Boosters Talent Show @ HS SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND IHSMA Solo and Ensemble @ Pella Christian MONDAY, APRIL 4TH State TSA @ Altoona (April 4 & 5) TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH Var. Boys/Girls Track @ Panorama 4:30 P.M. JV Boys Track @ East Union THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH 4:00 P.M. Var. Boys/Girls Golf Vs. Lamoni at HOME 4:00 P.M. Var. Boys/Girls Track @ Centerville 4:30 P.M. JV Boys Track @ Clarke FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH 7:00 P.M. Spring Play @ SCIT SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH 7:00 P.M. Spring Play @ SCIT SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH 12:00 P.M. Iowa FFA Convention (April 10-12) 2:00 P.M. Spring Play @ SCIT MONDAY, APRIL 11TH 4:00 P.M. MS Boys/Girls Track @ Clarke TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH 4:00 P.M. Var. Boys/Girls Golf vs. MT @ Home 4:30 P.M. HS Girls Track @ East Union 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Home
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We are still seeing ourselves coming and going, but when it concerns following our children, we do what we have to because we all know how fast itself comes and goes. I say this as I'm writing this on Monday morning after returning again late last night from Illinois, chasing our Miss Maizee and the Simpson Softball team to Greenville and Monmouth. The girls ended up 1-1 with Greenville on Saturday and 2-0 on Sunday with Monmouth. We were in windy windy conditions, so our faces are not sunburned but wind burned. Crazy!!! I've had many people ask about our Florida vacation. To sum it up, the best part was being with family even though it was a little different vacation as we spent 6 hours watching softball every day. The positive twist was the fields were right across the street from our hotel so convenient. We started on Friday, March 11 following the nice snowstorm here in Iowa. Tonya said she was sorry not sorry, as she wanted to have some bragging rights being in sunny Florida. Anyway, we had decided to drive the 20 hours to sight see some new country. We headed out around 4:30 a.m. to help the little ones sleep as long as possible. We've always known Iowa does an outstanding job taking care of their roads, but we have learned now to not take this for granted. Iowa roads were great again, then we turned into Missouri and we almost slid into vehicles and others were sliding behind us. This was all in the first 90 minutes of driving, with 10 hours ahead of us. We were re-thinking our driving choice. Eventually we made it to the interstate and had much better traveling conditions. After stopping for our first need for fuel, we also drove to McDonald's for breakfast. Well the impact for employees to be at work is everywhere. The drive-thru was the only thing open due to lack of workers. I guess this is a way to problem solve and continue in some form of business but it makes me sad and frustrated to see so many Help Wanted signs and gas price increases and shelves empty and me also not being able to get my paper products which impacts daily business operations and the list goes on and on. Anyway, back to our vacation. Our first destination was Atlanta, Georgia. Since we were really not in a hurry to arrive at the hotel and it was also my birthday, we took a little detour through Nashville, Tennessee to see just what the American Pickers shop was like. We've been to LeClaire, Iowa and was impressed so thought we needed to check out Nashville. Well, it did not disappoint even though the building was way smaller than what they portray on TV. I treated myself to a t-shirt and a couple other items. Next door was a Jack Daniel bar where they handed out samples. Well, of course samples are always welcomed. We ended up
buying a couple bottles of Moonshine, a lemon flavor which will mix with a lot of other good drinks and a smoked apple flavor. The apple tastes almost as good as the apple moonshine I attempted to make during COVID, but this one has the added juices of the smoke flavor that just lingers in the mouth. Pretty impressive. Happy birthday to me. Still in Nashville, after missing our exit as I was getting use to my new Waze navigating app, we stopped at a street light. Mary said that looks like Connor Mahan. It's a small world I always say, and here is proof again. Connor and his wife Delaney along with Kimberly Elsberry were spotted at the same street light on some electric scooters, on their own little vacation. We said a quick "Hi" and Tonya snapped a photo. Sam must have been the caboose as we didn't see him at our fast stop. We continued our journey, and arrived around 11:00 p.m. in Atlanta, which was a common theme. We're not fans of paying hotel prices arriving nearly around midnight and leaving at sunrise, but beats sleeping in a car. After a short night, we continued the next day for Florida. Our first stop was at the Welcome Center in Florida, recommended by my brother-in-law Brad, and sampled the fresh orange and grapefruit juices. We continued on and were thankful the Saturday games were delayed due to the cold and rain, but the weather waiting us in Florida had NO BRAGGING RIGHTS. We arrived at 4:00 p.m. and were watching our first game at 5:00 p.m. in bitter cold winds with layers of clothes on. Brad also said, if you think you'll get there at a certain time, add 2 hours to that and he was not kidding. After the ballgame, we headed to Applebees and even Miss Maizee was able to join us this time, as we had to share her with the team. We thought it might be a challenge to find a place to eat on a Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. We found Applebees practically empty and thought we hit the jackpot. Well after getting inside, we were told it would be 20-30 minutes before we could be seated since they only had 1 cook in the back. AGAIN??? What is happening to our world? I have to work every day to put food on my table, and there are Help Wanted signs EVERYWHERE. Where are the American workers? Anyway, we waited and were patient and waited our turn. The next day we saw a sign at a Waffle House, "Please be kind to our Associates who showed up today and are working hard to serve you. Thank you for your patience." I don't know if this was pre or post COVID but it's a little concerning to me as this has been a common theme as we continue to travel with the softball team. Eventually, the Florida weather caught up with itself and we were able to enjoy the hot sun. As I mentioned, we sat through lots and lots of softball, just wish Miss Maizee could have had played more herself, but when she did she had a large crowd of family members there showing her our love, including Cody and Maggie and the twins joining us a couple days. We are proud of Maizee as
she always found a way to help the team with cheers, so much she even lost her voice. Mac was able to spend a couple days with Breegan and Lucas at the water park in their hotel, making some cousin memories of their own. We missed Mac the night we went to Downtown Disney (now know as Disney Spring) and enjoyed our first Florida fresh fish at the Paddlefish. We were hoping to enjoy the Rain Forest Cafe or T-Rex restaurant, but they were both a 3 hour wait. We learned after the fact that you can make a reservation up to 60 days for these places. We decided we were hungry so the Paddlefish crab legs and fresh catch of the day sounded good. We decided to keep the other reservation for dessert. T-Rex came available first so that it was. The environment was fun with the live looking dinosaurs and their movements. Even though Alex did not take his eyes off of the dinosaurs, he was not afraid until they sat us down and we had one directly above us. He was still enjoying the environment until the meteor showers happened and the lights started flickering. He just dropped down in the bench and his heart was pounding. He recovered quickly with mom and Auntie M reassuring him he was ok. However, the meteor shower continued once every 15 minutes. He was a trooper. The next night we returned to Orlando and met Cody and family, enjoying a great steak at the Lone-Star. These teenagers put more away than the adults thats for sure. We always admire the big steak knives and talk that maybe some day we will be able to have a full set of these steak knives in addition to wishing we had our own set of the cool drink containers they serve the drinks in. Wednesday, the only day without softball, so we planned a Disney World day. Wednesday finally came and we left bright and early to get in line for our journey in Magic Kingdom. It's been 14 years since we were here last with the girls only and things have changed to say the least. Even beforehand, Tonya had lots of prep work to do getting us the tickets for the specific day along with a reservation. The days of just showing up and deciding what looks entertaining are in the past. No reservation, won't get in even though you have a purchased ticket in hand from a different on-line website. Want to hop parks, only after 2 p.m. Want a fast-pass to skip the long lines, well it's available but has limits. Hungry, well get the mobile-app so you can purchase your food and pick it up at the selected time. Tonya, our vacation planner and who always works hard to make it the best experience for everyone involved, had a moment. After she got over her road-rage we were making fun of her about when we first arrived, all things went well. We learned quickly, there is an app for EVERYTHING. It was a different experience with older children and we didn't see everything in the same light, but all in all it was another memorable experience for all of us. The characters weren't out walking around but you could still find them for the photoop. The parade as well as the fireworks still took your breath away.
South Central District FFA Convention Held
Advancing to State with a Gold Rating - Ag Impact - pictured back l-r: John Newman, Lucas Lindsey, and Mili Waugh. Front: Morgan Buckingham, Megan Young, and Cortlynn Cook. (continued from page 6) Evertsen Bronze Rating Parliamentary Procedure Jenna Young, Addie Graham, Kendra Williams, Lexi Jensen, Matthew Coffelt Bronze Rating Chapter Website - Elly Sheetz and Adrianna Benda Tate Swartz and Adam Young also represented our chapter as the Central Trail FFA District Delegates where they had the chance to participate in
FFA Weeek
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animal of the day was a turtle owned by Luna Fox. That same turtle was later kissed by the winner of kiss-acontest Becca Harvey. Becca chose Colton Barnes to kiss the turtle along with her. The minute to win it at lunch was the dirteating contest. Addy
Definitely a fun family experience. We also had a new experience of eating at the Diamond Horseshoe, which did require a reservation, but with the quick fingers and constant checking by Mary, she booked us one. Mary is much more tech savvy so has been nominated as the future travel agent. The restaurant was nothing that we would have expected which is what made it even a better experience. It was a family style set-up and we enjoyed a 10 course meal. Food overload and had lots of comfort food and was exactly what we needed after eating out so much. We had pot roast, pork chops, turkey, rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese and included a dessert. Thursday came, which made us realize our time was coming to an end, so we made sure to pack it full. We enjoyed a quick game of putt-putt golf and Alex, Mary and Mac even were able to hold a baby alligator as well as feed them. The mouth was taped shut of course, as these are not pets. Alex was patting the head and then trying to crank the legs in all directions. The alligator took it all in pretty well, just Mary said she could hear it making some noises, probably out of fear itself. Mac has the bragging rights from winning the putt putt golf game. After the softball games for that day, we met Cody and the family for one final meal Thursday night with a hibachi experience. New for some, enjoyed by all, and food overload again. Even little
completion of district business and election of the South Central District FFA Officer Team! One chapter ends so another can begin! Chloe Hamaker and Grant Boyd ended a chapter in their FFA career as they retired as South Central District FFA Vice President and South Central District FFA Treasurer, respectively. Their experience allowed them to network with members from across the South Central District, build their leadership skills, and work with a team to guide the South
Central District. The Chapter was honored to have Arianna Nopoulos represent the Central Trail FFA as she vied for the position of South Central District FFA Treasurer Elect. Although she was not selected to receive this position, her passion was evident in the speech she shared. Chapter members had the chance to meet many leadership goals at the South Central District FFA Convention that will benefit them in their future endeavors.
Schreck, Krey Hunt, and Kevin Linhart walked away with the prizes. The block the door can drive brought in 54 canned foods that were then donated to the Central Decatur Food Pantry. The senior class was the only class to block the door and was awarded a free day in Mrs. Layton's class. Through the celebration of National FFA
Week, the Central Trail FFA accomplished many goals they hoped to achieve but realized this would not be possible without the support of many people. Much appreciation to the Central Decatur School Board, Administration, Faculty and Staff, and the community that supports our activities throughout the year.
Alex learned to open his mouth for the little kid "rice wine" saki bombs squirted in the mouth with a baby bottle. It was fun. Friday, we finally made it to a beach and had some more Florida fresh fish. We enjoyed a little place called Lillies on the Lake, enjoying some mahi mahi. It was located by a little beach so we went and played in it after we ate, observing many planes flying in and out all around us, landing right on the water. Quite the experience. The water was chilly but Mac and Alex didn't seem phased. Tonya and I just sat back and enjoyed the kids play while catching in some final rays. We hadn't eaten as much fresh fish as we had hope, but were able to get one more experience in at the 1450 Fahrenheit Seafood Boil right next to our hotel in Clermont. The BEST seafood I think I've ever had and the options were unlimited. And you can eat by the ½ pound served as family style or indiviually. Tonya votes to not get the shrimp with the eyes on it next time since it's now crossed off the bucket list, that
really wasn't on the bucket list. We did skip out on the last game of the week, thinking this would save us 3 hours. Well we had the same challenges getting out of town as we did coming in. It took us 3 hours to travel 50 miles so we decided to take a different route home, avoiding Atlanta and Nashville and instead driving through Mississippi. On GPS, it looked like a longer route but with much less traffic we had no problem. We were finally able to find a place to sample some fresh fruits and purchase for home. Again, thanks to Mary for her tour guides skills. The team was also blessed with some of Grandma Sandy's chocolate chip cookies. They all know Grandma Sandy now. We were the delivery van so of course had to sample a few. One of Alexander's favorite words, COOKIE. Little Alexander Robert was the absolute best passenger of them all. He was a true gem all week long, sit(continued on page 10)
The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 30, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF
PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005160 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARL T. HANTHORN Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of EARL T. HANTHORN, Deceased, who died on or about March 14, 2021: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of March, 2022 the last will and testament of EARL T. HANTHORN, deceased, bearing date of February 15, 2018, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 10th of March, 2022. Jessie Joanne Hanthorn Proponent 23530 Lineville Road Leon, IA 50144 Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Estate Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: March 30, 2022. 2t8 March 23 & 30, 2022
NOTICE OF
PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005162 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA RUTH HILES a/k/a NORMA DERRY HILES Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NORMA RUTH HILES, a/k/a N O R M A DERRY HILES Deceased, who died on or about October 31, 2018: You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of March, 2022 the last will and testament of NORMA RUTH HILES, a/k/a N O R M A DERRY HILES, deceased, bearing date of July 10, 2012, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 24th of March, 2022. Nancy D. Hiles Johnson (Daughter) Proponent 930 Turner Mountain Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Estate Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: April 6, 2022. 2t9 March 30 & April 6, 2022
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005163 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RANDY L. GWINN Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RANDY L. GWINN, Deceased, who died on or about the 9th day of March 2022: You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of March 2022, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 25th day of March, 2022 Donald D. Gwinn Administrator 210 Guy Porter Street Humeston, Iowa 50123 Raymond C. Meyer (AT0005280) Jenna K. Lain (AT0010353) Attorneys for Administrator Meyer & Lain 106 North Grand Street PO Box 678 Chariton, Iowa 50049 Date of second publication: April 6, 2022. 2t9 March 30 & April 6, 2022
CITY OF LEON
RESCHEDULED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2022 6:35 PM Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Erb called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Daniel Moffett, Cody Cooper, and Jonathan Erb. Jerry Parsons was present by speaker phone. Absent member, Tonya Lindsey. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to open the FY23 Budget Public Hearing. All ayes, motion carried. During the public comment period John Dunsdon from the Leon Public Library asked about the reduction in budget on the Culture and Recreation line of the budget. Administrator Sheetz informed him that the budget reduction was not a reduction in the library budget. Mr. Dunsdon also asked about the $1,050,000 budgeted on the Community and Economic Development line. Mr. Sheetz stated that the money on that line was largely from grant income that is being spent on the Housing Rehabilitation Grant and the Upper Story Housing Grant. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to close the FY23 Budget Public Hearing. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to approve Resolution 2022-12 adopting the FY23 Budget. All ayes, motion carried. John Dunsdon presented the council members with a
book titled “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”. Mr. Dunsdon stated that the library had obtained multiple copies of the book through a grant program, and that he would like to have a community meeting after more residents have been exposed to the book. Tentative scheduling for the meeting would be mid to late April. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the purchase of ultraviolet lamps and glass sleeve from Electric Pump for the UV disinfection system at the sewer plant for a price of $1005.02. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to approve paying SICOG $5480.00 for the administration and line of credit interest associated with administration of the Housing Rehabilitation Grant. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve the Public Works Department to spend up to $3000.00 to purchase a truckload of cold patch. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the closure of NE 3rd St between N Main St and NE Idaho St from 9:00am to 12:00pm on April 9, 2022 for the Easter Egg Hunt. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the Friends of the
Little River Trails Committee to seek grant funding for a pit toilet to be placed on city owned property located at the trailhead on NW Little River Lake Rd. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to table discussion or action on Leon Little League Noel Park improvements. All ayes, motion carried. There was discussion about the council’s desire to sell the city owned property at 1505 NW Church St. It was decided that Administrator Sheetz should research the procedure for a possible sale and who might be interested in purchasing the property. Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve the Park and Pool Board to move forward with seeking grant funding to expand the pool deck, and add picnic tables and shade structure to the expansion. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to adjourn at 6:41 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Jonathan Erb Mayor Pro-tem ATTEST:Kyle Sheetz City Admin/Clerk 1t9 March 30, 2022
March Claims Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $29.40 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $2,686.74 Agrivision Valve $7.84 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric Service $15,599.25 Amazon Books $1,017.74 Aramark Rugs $135.42 Badger Meter Inc Meters $1,496.09 Baker And Taylor Books Books $90.88 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $12,378.75 Canine Tactical Lls K9 Trng $400.00 Cengage Learning-Gale Books $98.95 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $5,026.01 Clark Gregg Irwa Conf Lodging/ Mileage $423.64 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $208.36 Decatur County Sheriff Communication Contract $1,505.08 Delta Dental Delta Dental $499.66 Demco Bookcase $1,136.58 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $9,223.07 Gilbert True Value Cydr Stop Kit $107.21 GRM Networks Phone/Internet $555.13 GWB Gregg Postage $43.64 GWB John Books $429.90 GWB Kyle Irwa Trng Reg $315.89 GWB Lorrie Viper Antivrs $186.41 Hach Company Chemicals $61.94 Harlequin Reader Service Books $40.44 Healthies You Healtiest Pre $192.00 Heiman Fire EquipMent Swivel Joint $126.38 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Pest Control $50.00 Hopkins & Huebner Legal Fees $146.00 Hy-Vee Food Store Towels/Tissue/ Peroxide $77.93 IA State Withholding State Taxes $1,480.00 Iowa Prison Industries Wax $90.28 Ipers Ipers $6,612.69 Jeo Consulting Group Climbing Wall $1,275.00 Jim’s Sanitation & Truck Refuse Collection $24,172.10 Keystone Laboratories Testing $838.75 Leon Hardware & Appliance Hose/Handle $181.44 Leon Journal Reporter Publications $544.16 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center Contract $174.00 M & M Welding Bracket $40.00 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Municipal Supply Inc Cplg/Flags/Paint $952.88 Norris Quarries Rock $1,081.78 North Lumber & Home Center Lumber $44.70 Osceola Sentinel Tribune Subsptn $51.00 Osceola Veterinary Clinic K9 Exam $77.45 Quill Llc Bags $45.98 Spectrum Aquatics Half Climbing Wall $10,483.00 Sport Wade Inc Oil Chg $61.95 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $147.60 State Hygienic Laboratory Water Testing $102.00 Treasurer - State Of Ia Sales Tax $2,511.43 U S Cellular Cell Phones $623.61 Watchguard Video Latch $19.90 Watson Auto Parts Oil/Ftr/Gloves $101.28 Payroll Checks Total Payroll Checks $38,939.31 Claims Total $145,077.05 General Fund $40,852.05 Road Use Tax Fund $28,181.37 Water Fund $27,757.50 Sewer Fund $16,797.23 Landfill/Garbage Fund $31,488.90 Advertise in and Support your Local Information Source. The Leon Journal-Reporter 641-446-4151
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DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue. March 21, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in session on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham, Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Also present was Gale Norman, County Recorder. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Bell/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2022, regular session. Motion carried. At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve partial payment to Cramer and Associates for Project BHS-SWAPC027(86)—FG-27. Motion carried John Sobek, IP Pathways met with board at 10:30 a.m. Jim Harrison met with board at 1 p.m. via phone to talk about Access Communications. With no further business to come before the Board, the Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Gale Norman Decatur County Recorder 1t9 March 30, 2022
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report Mar. 18 - 25, 2022
NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 03/18 ISP and SO responded to a driving complaint on I35. SO responded to a theft on W 1st St. in Van Wert.
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03/19 Lamoni PD responded to a work incident on S Silver in Lamoni. Leon PD and SO arrested Brandon Rudolf of Peru on a driving while suspended charge. 03/20 SO responded to a car vs. deer incident on Hwy 69 just north of 180th St. Leon FD responded to a grass fire on 173rd St. near Leon. SO and ISP responded to a welfare check in Van Wert. Garden Grove FD, DCH, and SO responded to a structure fire east of Leon. SO responded to a family dispute in Garden Grove. Leon PD, Leon FD and Alliant responded to a possible gas leak on SE 5th St. in Leon. Van Wert FD responded to a fire on East Line St. in Van Wert. SO, Garden Grove FD, Humeston FD, and Leon FD responded to a grass fire near 185th St. east of Leon. Lamoni PD responded to a complaint of abandoned children at Crown Colony in Lamoni. 03/21 Lamoni PD responded to a stranded motorist at Lake Lashane near Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a juvenile runaway in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a civil case at Crown Colony in Lamoni. SO responded to trash dumped near 207th Ave west of Leon. 03/22 SO responded to an unoccupied vehicle on I35 and had it removed. SO and Lamoni PD responded to a criminal mischief case on 315th St. and also on 4th St. in Lamoni. 03/23 SO responded to a car vs. deer accident on J20 east of Grand River. Leon PD responded to a civil incident on NE 7th St. in Leon. Leon PD responded to a loose pitbull on SE Locust St. in Leon. Leon PD responded to a family issue on South Main St. in Leon. SO responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Clarke/ Decatur St. near LeRoy. 03/24 Lamoni PD responded to a person near Casey's walking around with a sign in Lamoni. SO responded to a suspicious person on Hwy 69 near Weldon. Lamoni PD responded to a threat made to a resident over a civil issue at Crown
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* MOWING BIDS *
The City of Pleasanton will be taking SEALED Mowing bids until April 10, 2022.
Please mail your sealed bids to City of Pleasanton, Post Office Box 142 Davis City, IA 50065 Expectations of the City - Services to be provided: Mowing, Trimming, Clean up and Brush removal. City park and Other public areas to be mowed once weekly. NO Chemicals to be used for weed control. ** Must Provide Proof of Insurance. **
NOTICE TO CITY OF DAVIS CITY RESIDENTS Any property within the City of Davis City, whether vacated or not, is required to be mowed any time the vegetation reaches a height of more than 8” by the 15th of the month during the months of May through October. This includes any city right-of-way ditches on the property. Failure to do so will result in the city having the resident's property mowed and the property owner will be charged $75.00 per hour plus a surcharge of $100.00 per mowing.
FAIRGROUNDS MOWING BID The Decatur County Fair Board is accepting bids for the mowing contract at the Decatur County Fairgrounds for the 2022 season. The mowing contract includes mowing the fairgrounds in its entirety including the roadside and between livestock barns on a requested or asneeded basis with exception of designated areas in the bid specifications available at the Decatur County Extension Office. This also includes periodic weed eating and spraying around buildings and fence-lines of the entire fairgrounds. Bids must be given on a per-mowing basis and submitted by Wednesday, April 6 to Decatur County Extension Office 309 N. Main, Leon – (641)446-4723.
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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report (continued from page 9) Colony in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a text message complaint on East Main St. in Lamoni. 03/25 Leon PD responded to cattle on Hwy 69 north of Leon. Leon PD responded to a motorist assist on Hwy 69 north of Leon. SO responded to a welfare check in Weldon.
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Nicholas Ryan Ward, Bondurant, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Merrill Wesley Still, Kellerton, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50. Lola D. Bonnell, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $239.00. Adali Bueso Ulloa, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Chase Michael Dimmer, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Cassandra Jill Boyer, Waukee, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50. Cassandra Jill Boyer, Waukee, IA, open container - driver 21 years old and older. Total $354.00. Adrian Lane Schoen, Shawnee, KS, speeding. Total $149.00. Vinh Thanh Nguyen, Philadelphia, PA, four way stop intersections. Total $170.00. Gina Renee Eakes, Lamoni, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $913.79. Tiffany Amber Edwards, Osceola, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $170.51. Jesseca J. Gepner, Leon, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. Total $783.01. Amie Guy, Grand River, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. Taylor Jordan Hunerdosse, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $170.51. Madison Hunt, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. Thejaswi Raghavendra Mogenahallimanjunath, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Andrew Eugene Evans, Woodburn, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $135.50. Lizbeth Robles Berrios, Hatillo, PR, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Xavier M. Anderson, Rockford, IL, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Kenneth Elmo Robertson, Des Moines, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $135.50. Ramon Eldridge, Kelley, Jr., Kansas City, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Renee Joyce Vestweber, Garden Grove, IA, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Total $210.25. Pradeep Kumar, Fayetteville, AR, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Paden Blaine Moreland, Bethany, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Jesse T. O'Hair, Weldon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50.
Arely Aguilar Dena, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Chaz Allen Lankford, Garden Grove, IA, operation without registration. Total $112.50. Ashley Dawn Jackson, Van Wert, IA, four way stop intersections. Total $170.00. Nahum Emanuel Bailey Gomez, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $236.13. Stephen M. Bastel, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $365.51. Brenda Marie Coulter, Springhill, KS, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $203.94. Jeremiah Alexander Graham, Mercer, MO, operation without certificate of title. Total $199.75. Ulises Rivera Lopez, Minneapolis, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $268.01.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 2) P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. No transfer stamps. Charles R. Sligh to Southern Escape, LLC - All that part of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying W of County Road EXCEPT Parcel "B" located in that part of the W ½ NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 1, 2014, in Book 2014 at Page 0368, described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence N ... to the POB, having an area of 5.73 acres including 0.75 acres of Decatur County Road Easement. No transfer stamps. Jeffrey A. Devore and Patricia A. Devore to John R. Campbell and Lindsey M. Campbell - Outlot 9 in Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $29.60. Lester John White, III and Marla White to Samantha L. Perryman - S 60' of lots 6 and 7, block 1, Original Town of Garden Grove, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Ronald Lee Collins and Katherine Louise Howell, Coexecutors of the Estate of Floyd William Collins to Mark A. Smith and Jodi A. Smith - SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and the S 3/4 NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $452.00. Corvis Cooper, Selena Humphrey and Eric Humphrey, Heather Selsor, and Eric Selsor and Hilary Selsor to Double B Ventures, LLC - The fract. NW 1/4 of Section 4, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $1,172.80. Douglas Van Houwelingen and Kathy Van Houwelingen to Jonas Gingerich and Kevin Wengard - Lot 4 in Henderson Addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $71.20.
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were present nor were any comments or discussion presented and, as such, the public hearing closed. Motion carried. Dr. Wehling was not present at the meeting due to performing an emergency surgical procedure. Mike Johnston presented the CEO Update to the Board of Trustees as
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below: CMS Vaccine Mandate – update on progress. As of February 23, 2022, the hospital is at 100% compliance for employees either being vaccinated or having an approved exemption on medical or religious grounds. We are still in progress for obtaining necessary documentation for Auxiliary members (87% complete) and our specialty providers. We expect to be complete on or before the CMS deadline of March 14, 2022. Discussed new/ expanded marketing areas for the new Endocrinology clinic. Dr. Kawji will begin on Monday, March 21 2022. New ENT Clinic – Dr. Close will perform her first two (2) surgeries here at DCH on Friday, February 25, 2022. As of that date, she will have had three (3) clinic days with forty-eight (48) patients. Mercy Management Agreement – This agreement will be up for renewal as of July 01, 2022. A draft copy of the new agreement has been requested but, to-date, has not yet been received. The "Statement of Value" provided by MercyOne was reviewed with the Board members and a discussion held concerning the same. Discussion on the value of membership in the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) and American Hospital Association (AHA) relative to the annual dues paid. Tara Spidle presented the financial report for January 2022: Total gross revenue was $3 million in January 2022. January had an operating loss of $107,287.00 with a net loss of $15,537.00. Seim Johnson has finalized the FY2021 Medicare and Medicaid cost reports. They are waiting on some regulations from HRSA to be issued and then will issue a final audit report. This report will be presented to the Board of Trustees once it becomes available. Motion carried to approve the financial reports for January 2022. Kelly Barker updated the Board as to current clinical and quality improvement initiatives as follows: At present, DCH is 88% complete with the chest pain accreditation project with fifty-six (56) days remaining in which to submit for accreditation. They expect an onsite survey in April 2022. Performance metrics for January 2022 were reviewed with the Board of Trustees. Kelly reported to the Board of Trustees on the following quality indicators for January 2022: 30-day readmissions; Medical error tracking; Adverse drug events; Patient falls; Blood incompatibility; Foreign objects retained after surgery; Air embolisms; Stage III or IV pressure ulcers; Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs); Central line-associated
bloodstream infections (CLABSIs); Surgical Site Infections (SSIs); HospitalAcquired Infections (HAIs); Clostridioides difficile (C-DIFF) infections; Antibiotic "time-outs" performed during morning patient rounds; and Hand hygiene monitoring. Jo Beth Smith provided the HR Update as follows: Annual Salary Publication
and January 2022 employee turnover data. Shannon Erb presented the marketing report to the DCH Board of Trustees. She provided the Board with an overview of current and planned marketing efforts as well as the results of previous campaigns. The meeting adjourned at 7:16pm.
Honor Roll Students for First/ Second Quarter at CD Central Decatur Schools have released the first quarter honor roll list for the 20212022 school year. Those students in grades 7th and 8th who attained the honor roll include the following: 8TH GRADERS Mason Allen Rilee Alley Paxon Applegate Clayton Benda Bella Boyce Blake Boyd Timothy Payton Bragg Addison Brown Morgan Buckingham Jazlyn Byrd Isabella Carcamo Mason Carson Gracie Cline Gabriel Cole Cortlynn Cook Breece Cornett Brian Cullinan Chase Deemer Seth Dyer Anderson Edwards Hayden Eygabroad Lyric Friend Angel Gilliam Isaiah Graham Brody Hamilton Zoey Hamilton Morgan Havlik Amelia Hildreth Connor LeGuerrier Breegan Lindsey Lucas Lindsey Alicia Long Anthony Morgan Ethan Morgan Madelyn Morgan John Newman Asher Norman Gustus Oesch Dallas Quayle Olivia Reed Allison Rheuport Landen Rumley Keaton Simmerman Bianca Swartz Alee Sweerin Piper Teel Aydan Ware Kacyn Watson Mildred Waugh Megan Young Parker Zeiss 7TH GRADERS Aubrey Adams Riley Benda Haley Bettin Blaine Buckingham Artemis Butz Shiann Byrd Remington Christofis Adrian Constable Teegun Davis Gabrielle Eslick Morgan Foltz Jacob Graham Ledger Gregg Lola Helton Evelynn Hullinger Krey Hunt Kamryn Jones Taylor Leahy Macson Lindsey Coby Martin Parker McCleary
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ting in his car seat as we traveled 20 hours X2, drove to every place on vacation and sitting in a stroller off and on through the daily softball games. We were a little concerned with the long drive in the beginning but actually found it very adventurous. I even told Tonya that 10 hours for a long weekend use to seem not worthwhile, but realized it's no big deal so Colorado here we come. We joke how you really need a vacation returning from a vacation. This is our life right now and we are embracing it all, as we all know tomorrow is not promised. THANK YOU to our neighbor Doug for taking care of our dog for the long time we were gone. Mom was the one who kept the office under control while we traveled and Rodger even wrote a couple extra articles to help fill the papers, thanks. We always appreciate the flexibility of our businesses and correspondence ladies who help with our early deadlines. Thank you to all! Until the next time... So Long Morgan Foltz Lola Helton Kamryn Jones Taylor Leahy Macson Lindsey Coby Del Martin Dallas McComas Harmanie Mothershead Eliana Muller Sawyer Oesch Aubri Perkins Gage Pierson Morgan Ray Elsa Schaff Soiyer Smith Miracle Stansbery Jadira Suazo Braeden Thomas Bailey Wallace Alex Williams
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Seed Drill Rental Available The Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District recently purchased a 10 ft Haybuster 107C Seed Drill to be made available for rental by area producers.
Rental rates are $12.50/acre ($100 minimum charge) plus an additional $50 for use outside Decatur County. A $500 damage deposit is due at the time of rental. The drill can be used for cover crops, small grains, soybeans and native grasses. Producers may contact the Decatur Soil and Water Conservation District for additional details by calling 641-446-4135 or contact karen.morris@ia.nacdnet.net.
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The City of Lamoni is seeking Requests for Proposal for legal services.
Selected individuals will be mowing and weed eating the parks and cemetery. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
► RFP’s will be accepted through noon on Friday, April 22, 2022. ► Responses received will be submitted to the City Council for approval.
Applications may be picked up at Leon City Hall at 104 W 1st St Leon, IA or by calling 641-446-6221.
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Held
Nashville Songwriter Amelia White to Perform in Lamoni The Lamoni Listening Room will host a live show by Nashville performing artist Amelia White on April 8, 2022 at 7 p.m. The show will be held at Living Art Studios, 133 E. Main St., Lamoni, IA. Special guest J. Jeffrey Messerole will open the event with a short set at 7 p.m. and then White will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The show will be a listening-room style event, like venues such as The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. The public is invited to attend and can expect stories, laughs and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be a donation jar, but no ticket is required for the
event. Drinks such as soda, water and coffee will be for sale at the event. Guests are also able to bring their own drinks. If there were an East Nashville music hall of fame, Amelia White would already be in it. The now-famous scene was in its formative days when White Arrived from Boston in the early 2000s and became a fixture at the Family Wash venue. She's been a leading light in American's most musical zip code ever since, even as she's developed a reputation in the rest of the U.S. and Europe as a firstrate songwriter. She helped define and refine the core folk-rock sound of Americana.
Liberty Hall Opening Events With the reopening of Liberty Hall on April 1, 2022, after being closed for twentyeight months, several
special events will be celebrated. Liberty Hall will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April
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Last Thursday, March 24, the Central Decatur School held a National Honor Society (NHS) inductee program in the high school commons, honoring 7 new members. The new 2021-2022 Inductees are pictured in the front l-r: Arianna Nopoulos, Kylee Rockhold, River Hamaker, Mara Dykes, Maren Buckingham, Annika Evertsen and Grant Boyd. Other NHS members that were also in attendance are pictured in the back row: Lauren Martin (Treasurer), Maggie Layton (President), Maddy Leahy, Kendra Williams (Secretary), Chloe Hamaker, Addison Graham, Cadence Clark, Mya Applegate, Matthew Boothe (Vice President), Quentin Coffelt, and Reece Hill. Not-pictured Hallee Hamilton. Kimberly Elsberry, the CD 7-12 Guidance Counselor, also serves as the NHS Advisor. Maggie Lindsey was the guest speaker highlighting the four pillars of an NHS member - scholarship, leadership, service and character.
1 and Saturday, April 2, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 3rd. On Friday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. Liberty Hall will hold a silk screen signing with Gary Rees. As a part of Graceland University’s Printed Image class this past fall, Rees created a silk screen image of Liberty Hall and has donated ten copies of this work to Liberty Hall. The first ten individuals to donate $100 to Liberty Hall during this year’s opening will received a numbered and signed copy of the Rees silk screen. Friday evening at 8:00 p.m., Liberty Hall will hold two guided candlelight tours of Liberty Hall. In 19001905, the timeframe to which Liberty Hall was restored, there were no electric lights in Liberty Hall and these tours will be held without electric lights except for safety lighting and individual battery operated candlesticks. Each tour is limited to eight individuals and prior registration is required. To register for one of the candlelight tours, call Steve Smith at 641-784-6133 (office) or 360-3620585 (mobile). On Sunday, April 3rd at 2:30 there will be a showing of
Lachlan MacKay’s lecture of last summer on Joseph Smith III, RLDS/Community of Christ prophet/president from 1860-1914. Lachlan explores the life of Joseph Smith III including his views on politics, slavery, peace and justice, church leadership, and the many changes that took place
during his tenure in the presidency. This lecture was originally given as a part of the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation summer lecture series. The Spurrier School will not be available during these opening’s events. The walkway leading from Liberty Hall
to Spurrier School is under reconstruction and is not safe to be used. A separate opening for Spurrier School will be held at a later date.
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10:00 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT
Toddlers Through 3rd Grade Courthouse Lawn
GAMES
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LEON LIBRARY COLORING CONTEST WINNER Announced before the hunt.
Special Appearance from the Easter Bunny himself. Bring your cameras!
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Sally’s Nutrition will be selling Kid’s drinks for $1.00. Pies and Such Bakery & Coffee Shop will be selling Kid’s Hot Chocolate for $1.00 Shelli’s Shortstop will have something “Eggciting” so please stop by! Main Street Brick House will be selling $2.00 Ice Cream Cones. Stop by the SCIT Theatre for a FREE small popcorn!
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