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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016

Leon Little League Ball Program Upgrades

by Keegan Bethards Lace up your cleats, oil your gloves, adjust your ball caps, and get ready Little Leaguers!

Due to changes in the Leon Junior League’s ball program, our hometown sluggers now have the opportunity to take their game to the next level.

“We are in the process of joining Little League Baseball and Softball. This is the same Little League that hosts the Little League World Series on TV each year. We will play our regular season just as we do now by drafting teams and then an All-Star team will be selected to represent our league in the district tournament. If we keep winning we could potentially go all the way to Williamsport or other World Series tournaments,” stated Shane Akers, Leon Junior League board member.

The youth summer ball program in Leon has been a part of the Tri-County League.

“This [league has] originally consisted of Ringgold, Decatur, and Union counties. Since then, we have expanded the league to include Clarke and Wayne county. After chartering with Little League, we plan to change the name to South Central Iowa Little League or SCILL,” shared Akers.

Within the Tri-County League, each town funds their program through concessions, business sponsorships and entry fees. In joining Little League, the prior funding will not change but the league will be able to receive some of the money from each town to pay for the services provided by Little League. Funds are used to update equipment, aid with field improvements, uniform costs, insurance coverages and etc. Joining Little League will also open access to grant money for league improvements for fields and equipment.

“They will provide us with a lot of resources that we don’t currently have. After joining Little League, all towns will be required to purchase insurance.

Leon already does this but other towns will have to start covering their kids. They provide free background checks on all volunteers which helps ensure

the safety of the kids participating,” commented Akers.

What else can be gained from joining Little League? Annually, the Little League organization will provide rule books to each team. This will allow for rule consistency every season.

As it is now, rules are discussed then tweaked or changed each year.

The biggest change will be the tournament at the end of the year. The regular season will continue normally as any other season but at the end of the season, an All-Star team will be chosen. “[The] All-Star team will be selected by the coaches to represent our league in the tournament. To be competitive, it is recommended that we combine a few counties together to select a team,” continued Akers. “Little League, however, breaks it down even further [than grade levels] and allows a 9-10 year old team, a 10-11 year old team, and a 11-12 year old team. This will allow us to still have a lot of kids participating in the All-Stars even when combining with other counties. The Little League tournament will take place at the end of June for girls and after July 4th for boys.”

Boundaries are being drawn to set up team lines for play. Due to timing, current surrounding league teams are not joining this year. Akers concluded, “The plan is to get everything set up and then add them next year. If everyone currently involved joins, we will have Leon, Lamoni, Mt. Ayr, Tingley, Corydon, Allerton, Humeston, Osceola, Murray, and Afton.”

If you’re a fan of watching the Little League World Series in the summer, this is great news for the Leon and surrounding area communities. This is a chance for aspiring Jennie Finch(s) and Babe Ruth(s) in southern Iowa to be put in the spotlight.

REMINDER: Leon Little League registration is taking place NOW and is open until March 11. The forms are available on the Leon Junior League Facebook group. Contact Bailey Cornett at 442-2527 for further information.

Smith and Blades Advance to State Speech

Hunter Smith

Madison Blades

Hunter Smith in Radio News and Madison Blades in Acting, received a I rating at Speech Districts on Saturday, February 27, held in Osceola, to qualify them for the State Competition which will be held on Saturday, March 12, at North High School in Des Moines.

The Central Decatur High School Speech Team is under the leadership of Emily Layton, Speech Team Advisor.

Primary Election News: County Candidate Filing Deadline is March 30 Until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, the Decatur County Auditor’s Office will be accepting nomination papers from Democratic and Republican candidates for the following offices for the June 7, 2016 Primary Election: County Supervisor (two seats), County Auditor and County Sheriff.

Nomination Petitions, Affidavits of Candidacy and additional information for candidates may be obtained by

visiting the Auditor’s Office or online via the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org.

For more information, please contact Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, Stephanie R. Daughton, at 641/4464323 or dauaud@grm.net.

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Local Area Happenings Prom Dress Show at Westview Acres

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

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Sheriff Muir Resigns in Wake of Allegations

Westview Acres Care Center in Leon is hosting a prom dress runway show for the residents on Tuesday, March 15, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Refer to ad.

Leon Jr. League Registrations

Leon Jr. League registration is taking place NOW and is open until March 11. The forms are available on the Leon Junior League Facebook group.

Contact Bailey Cornett at 4422527 for further information.

Pleasanton Fundraiser for 4th

Fundraiser for the Pleasanton Fourth of July is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 at the Pleasanton Community of Christ Retreat Center (across from Nine Eagles State Park) with a soup and pie supper beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by a cake walk at 6:00 p.m. and the auction at 7:00 p.m.

Paradise Farmers’ Market Vendors’ Mtg.

A Paradise Farmers’ Market vendor’s meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 a.m. at From the Ground coffee shop in Leon. Business of the coming season will be discussed. Information on accepting wireless EBT transactions will also be presented.

Pheasants Forever Banquet March 19

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

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

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

Lookout for Flamingos

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

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

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

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

VOLUME 85 - NUMBER 06

Chief Deputy Ben Boswell was sworn in last Friday afternoon as the new Decatur County Sheriff following the resignation of former Sheriff Bert Muir.

Attorney Miller, along with officials from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, served the notice to Muir at the sheriff’s office Friday. He was to be removed immediately pending a hearing. However, Muir chose to resign instead. The hearing would have been held March 21 with both he and his accusers, but due to the resignation, the hearing will not be held.

Muir was elected to the positon of sheriff in 1998, and has served in that capacity for nearly 18 years. He was talking about running for another term this year.

As of Monday morning, Muir is not facing any civil lawsuits or criminal charges, according to Iowa online court records.

According to an article that appeared in the Des Moines Register on Saturday, March 4, 2016, Muir has denied the accusations and looks forward to retirement.

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors called an emergency meeting on Friday, March 4 at 2:15 p.m. It was noted that this meeting was called, giving less than 24 hour notice, as required by Iowa Code, due to the resignation of the sheriff. The Board needed to appoint someone who had the full authority of the law.

Therefore, following the acceptance of Sheriff Muir’s resignation, the Board officially appointed Chief Deputy Ben Boswell as the new Decatur County Sheriff. He accepted and was given the oath of office by Decatur County Clerk of Court Traci Tharp.

He immediately assumed his role as sheriff.

Decatur County Sheriff Bert Muir resigned Friday in the wake of a petition that was filed that alleged he committed acts of sexual harassment in the workforce.

The petition, which called for Muir to be removed from office, was filed by Des Moines Attorney Thomas H. Miller last Friday morning, March 4.

Miller was appointed to this case only a week ago Monday when the Decatur Coun-

ty Board of Supervisors approached him to do so.

In addition to the sexual harassment accusations, the court document also indicated that Muir committed acts of assault which included such things as pulling hair, hugging, pinching, and squeezing. The petition indicated that severalpeople made such claims, but the names of those making the claims were not made public.

DCDC Entrepreneurial Grant

Historic Marker Placed in Downtown Leon Indicating the Jefferson Highway Ran Through Town

The Decatur County Development Corporation is offering an Entrepreneurial Grant to all Decatur County entrepreneurs.

Eligible applicants are those individuals who have innovative ideas that they would like to turn into business ventures.

If an applicant would like to expand an existing business he or she is still eligible for this grant as long as the funds are used to implement a new entrepreneurial approach to the existing business model.

All applicants are required to fill out an application that you can find at www.decaturcountydevelopment.org.

One winner will be selected to receive $500 for your business venture.

If you have any questions, please call DCDC Director Ethan Pitt at (641) 442-6511.

Grant applications are due March 15th.

Project Spearheaded by Rotary District 6000 Governor Loring Miller

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

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

This historic marker, set last week, is a reminder of the Jefferson Highway that ran from Winnepeg, Canada to New Orleans, LA from 1916-1926. The route came from the north into Leon, turned east at Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church to Main Street, then south through the business district and on down South Main to SW 11th Street where it turned west going back to old Highway 69, continuing on south towards New Orleans. This project was spearheaded

by Rotary 600 District Governor Loring Miller, to promote the historical significance of the highway and an effort to get other towns up and down the route to mark the route as well. The rock marker, located on the vacant lot just off Highway 2 along Main Street was made possible through grants of the Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 6000 and the South Central Iowa Community Foundation.

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LOCALS University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, recently announced the names of students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. This academic honor is achieved by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The following student was named.

Morgan Kofoid, Leon.

DEATH NOTICE JIMMERSON, Carol Ann, 73, of Grand River, Iowa, died peacefully at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, surrounded by her family, after a two year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Clegguart Mitchell officiating. Interment was held in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Iowa.

Memorials may be given to HCI, Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

ELLIOTT, Danny Dean, 64, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his home.

Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Roberson Funeral Home in Eagleville, MO. Inurnment was held at the Masonic Cemetery in Eagleville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamoni Fire Department and EMS in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442.

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On June 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to Gary Lloyd Jimmerson at the Grand River United Methodist Church.

Three children were born to this union, Grant Lloyd, Galen Lee, and Shelly Ann. Carol worked at Lamoni Products in Lamoni, Iowa for four years and then Murray Products in Murray, Iowa for 22 years. She also worked at Pamida in Osceola, Iowa for seven years. She helped Gary on the farm as needed.

Carol and Gary helped their kids with 4-H and County and State Fairs showing their animals. All three of their children won showmanship with their hogs.

Carol loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. She went to as many ballgames and activities as she could over the years to cheer them on. She also enjoyed watching westerns and the Food Channel on television and reading Laura Ingalls Wilder books.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Cleo Hewlett; husband, Gary Jimmerson in 2006; father-inlaw, Lloyd Jimmerson; brother, Francis and Lena Hewlett; and grandparents, Albert and Birdie Hewlett and A.I. and Berniece Payton.

Survivors include her children, Grant and Stephani Jimmerson of Dallas Center, Iowa, Galen and Patti Jimmerson of Grand River, Iowa and Shelly and Darin Wookey of Murray, Iowa; Jenny Jimmerson of Adel, Iowa; grandchildren, Byron and Nicole Jimmerson of Osceola, Iowa, Jewel and Matt Hogberg of Kansas City, Missouri, Justin and Sarah Summers of Winterset, Iowa, Alisha and Cass Lamb of Murray, Joshua and Britanie Summers of Grand River, Cody and Kaitlyn Jimmerson of Adel, Iowa, Kayla and Brycen Wookey of Murray, and Mackenzie, Chelsie, and Cory Fallis of Dallas Center; seven great grandchildren, Emma LeeAnn Jimmerson, Carson Alanna and Tegan Jane Summers, Ayden Michael

and Audrine Mae Lamb, Ellianah Marie and Leeland Kyle Summers, and two more expected soon; brothers, Gene Hewlett and Mary Joyce Hewlett, Albert and Phyllis Hewlett, all of Grand River; mother-inlaw, Freda Hixson of Grand River; brothers-in-law, Ronald and Patty Jimmerson of Osceola, Danny and Joan Jimmerson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Melvis and Marsha Jimmerson of Van Meter, Iowa; sister-in-law, Eula and Duane Dolecheck of Creston, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

DANNY DEAN ELLIOTT Danny Dean Elliott, 64, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his home in Lamoni, IA. He was born February 12, 1952 in Decatur County Hospital the son of Ralph and Betty Jean (Fuller) Elliott. They preceded him in death.

Danny attended Lamoni Community Schools, graduating in 1970. He went to Auto Mechanic School in Omaha, NE and then transferred to Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA specializing in Diesel Mechanics. He started his career at Boles Implement in 1972 and continued working on farm equipment through Case Power and Equipment in Lamoni and then Vetters Equipment in Osceola, Indianola, Corydon and then Mount Ayr. In March of 1997 he went to work for Decatur County Secondary Roads as a mechanic and later as a Secondary Roads Blade Operator until his retirement in January 2016.

Danny married Janet Jo Gray on November 23, 1990, by the Reverend Gary Bird in Gowrie, IA. To this union, one daughter, Jill Rene was born in 1996. Danny and Janet later divorced.

Danny loved collecting toy tractors, enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. One of his favorite places to visit with friends was at the State Line Station. Danny was also active in the commu-

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CAROL ANN JIMMERSON Carol Ann Jimmerson, age 73, of Grand River, Iowa, died peacefully at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, surrounded by her family, after a two year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born October 2, 1942, at Grand River, Iowa to Auris Lee and Cleo Mae (Payton) Hewlett.

Carol grew up on the farm with three brothers. She loved the outdoors and spent her younger years following her dad around helping him care for the animals. She so enjoyed the little baby calves every spring, her chickens, and having two large gardens every year. She graduated from Grand River High School in 1961. She loved sports and was a good basketball and softball player. She lived most of her life in Grand

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by Guy Clark With the great weather we have been enjoying, the work on the track is moving full speed ahead. Tiling work is almost completed, electrical conduit has been trenched in, the retaining wall is growing, the area for the new parking has been started, plumbing in the restrooms is moving along. nity: he was a member of the Lamoni Volunteer Fire Department and Lamoni Fair Board for a number of years.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his sister, Dixie Diane Elliott.

Survivors include daughter, Jill; sister, Connie (Kent) Kirkpatrick; brother, Marty (Susan) Elliott, all of Lamoni, IA; nieces, Kandi (Tony) Snethen and children of Lamoni, IA, Kim (Mark) Rodgers and children, Phoenix, AZ, Katie and Tanna Matteson, Oklahoma, and Jessica Elliott, Lamoni, IA; and other relatives and a host of friends.

Danny’s family will remember him as being hard working, well respected and honest. He will be missed very much.

Correction Please...

In the article that appeared in last week’s JR about the CD Archers going to state, it indicated that Tate Smith qualified but was not attending the shoot. It should have read that Tate Hill qualified but did not attend the shoot. Coach Olsen had supplied the wrong name.

If this weather continues, you may not recognize the place in two weeks.

RAGBRAI planning continues. Again, if you are available to help out on that day in July please contact me and I will add your name to the list.

Track practices start this week with golf to follow next week. Please be alert when driving near the school.

Leon Community Meal Site Menu

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Res. are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. Prior Day - 446-4433 Wednesday, March 9 - Roast beef with brown gravy, whipped potatoes, California veg. blend, wheat roll, frosted birthday cake, milk.

Thursday, March 10 - Beef chili, sliced carrots, mixed green salad, crackers, peaches and pineapple, corn, coffee, milk.

Friday, March 11 - Tuna noodle casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, diced carrots, tossed salad, dinner roll, pears, coffee, milk.

Monday, March 14 - Chicken supreme, cheesy whipped potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, multi-grain bread, pineapple tidbits, coffee, milk.

Tuesday, March 15 - Beef stew, tossed salad, mixed vegetables, multi-grain bread, hot spiced apples, coffee, milk.

Wednesday, March 16 Glazed turkey ham, baked sweet potato, capri vegetable blend, wheat roll, tropical fruit, coffee, milk.

Thank You We want to thank everyone who blessed us with your prayers, words of encouragement, food, flowers, memorial gifts, stamps and cards.

A special thank you to the EMTs, South Central Home Health Care, Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home and Pastor Dale Short and to all who helped with the refreshments after the service.

The Family of Roy L. Hill

Thank You Sheri and I would like to thank the entire staff at Decatur County Hospital for the excellent care I received following my recent medical emergency. I have now been on both ends of this process and couldn’t imagine receiving a more professional/compassionate/caring response then I did from our small town hospital team.

Also, thanks to our family and friends for their thoughts, prayers and visits.

Special thanks to our “good” friend Teresa Mathews for being there for us in the middle of the night until I was stabilzed.

Kevin and Sheri Frost

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Social News

Weir playing baseball at Central College

100th Birthday

Daniel Weir, a sophomore catcher, is a member of the Central College baseball team

this spring. He is a graduate of Central Decatur High School.

Coach Matt Schirm returns for his second season after going 22-21 in 2015. Central finished in third place in the Iowa Conference and return 14 letterwinners. Last year’s Iowa Conference Pitcher of the Year, Dylan Diveney (sophomore, Marshalltown) leads the Dutch pitching staff. Designated hitter Adam Lindell (senior, Denver, Colo., Arapahoe HS), a second-team all-Iowa Conference selection also returns.

The 2016 season began March 6 with a doubleheader in Auburndale, Florida against Rhode Island College. The Dutch will play seven games in Florida as part of their spring break trip. The Iowa Conference season opens April 1 against Luther.

Annual Spring Burns Benefit Wildlife The Family of

Elizabeth Trembly Wish to honor her

100th Birthday with a Card Shower on Friday, March 18, 2016.

Cards may be sent to:

Elizabeth Trembly 421 South Ozark - Apt. B Joplin, Missouri 64801

The Family will host a Birthday Party on Friday, March 25, 2016 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Leonard Estates Community building at East 5th and Turk, Joplin, Missouri.

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Democratic County Convention to Be Held March 12

The Decatur County Democratic Convention will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, at the Central Decatur High School. Registration begins at 12:00 noon.

County Chair Jordan Pope invites all members of the Democratic Party to hear presentations of the Platform Committee and to hear from candidates for county and state offices.

Delegates to the Regional Democratic Convention will be selected.

Chapter W P.E.O. Social March 15

Chapter W PEO, will meet at the Fireside Room at the Methodist Church in Leon for their Spring Social on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. The Spring Social Committee will serve as co-hostess with Connie Slade as hostess. There will be the Founders Day program by Tonya Lindsey.

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

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns on select wildlife areas in Ringgold, Union, Decatur, Adair, Adams, and Madison counties between now and May 31 to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, and restore and maintain native plant communities.

Ground nesting birds such as pheasants, mallards, bobolinks, dickcissels and many others benefit from habitat improved with periodic prescribed fire. Burning removes the accumulated thatch and reinvigorates native plants by simulating what occurred naturally for centuries.

Areas are typically burned every 1-5 five years and vary in size from 10 to 1,000 acres or more. Burns are conducted on days that meet objectives and

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Wednesday, March 9 - Biscuits & gravy or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Thursday, March 10 Smoothies & donut or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Friday, March 11 - Breakfast taco or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Monday, March 14 - New Breakfast Item or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Tuesday, March 15 - New Breakfast Item or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Wednesday, March 16 New Breakfast Item or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

LUNCH Wednesday, March 9 - Mr. Rib on bun, Ranch diced potatoes, baked beans, veg., fruit, milk.

Thursday, March 10 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, lettuce, cucumber, radishes, applesauce Jell-o, hot roll, milk.

weather guidelines defined in the burn plan.

For questions or concerns about prescribed burns, contact Josh Rusk with the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau Grand River Unit, at 641-783-2166.

Local Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) Burn Schedule * Sand Creek WMA: Ringgold/Decatur Counties, 1.4 miles west of Grand River on J20, 1.5 miles north on 110th Ave. * Dekalb WMA: Decatur County, 5.5 miles east of Grand River on J20, 1/2 mile north on 185th Ave * Kellerton WMA: Ringgold County, 7 miles east of Mt. Ayr, just south of State Hwy. 2. * Ringgold WMA: Ringgold County, 6 miles south of Mt. Ayr on P46, 5 miles east on J55. * Mt. Ayr WMA: Ringgold County, 2 miles south of Mt. Ayr on Hwy. 169, 2 miles west on J43.

Friday, March 11 - Chicken strips or fish-n-chips, sweet potato fries, corn, broccoli, grape tomato, Jicama, carrots, hummus, pears, orange wedge, toffee bar, milk.

Monday, March 14 - Pasta w/ meat sauce, green beans, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radishes, garlic toast, applesauce, milk.

Tuesday, March 15 - Chicken enchilada, corn, onion, lettuce, diced tomato, baby carrots, mixed fruit, pumpkin bar, milk.

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

Loebsack Rep. to Hold Office Hours

Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in southern Iowa for open office hours. Dien Judge, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be in Leon on Tuesday, March 15 at the Decatur County courthouse from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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Winners of Optimist Club Essay Contest Announced The Optimist Club of Leon held an essay contest to help promote “Bringing Out the Best in Youth”. The winners were presented their awards during half-time of a basketball game recently. Pictured from left - Hunter Smith, 3rd place winner of $15; Lora Bush, 2nd place winner of $35; Riley Bell, 1st place winner of $75. Riley’s essay will be sent to Optimist Iowa District Contest where she has a chance to win a $2500 scholarship.

RAGBRAI® Ramblings Housing for RAGBRAI

You may receive calls from people asking about RAGBRAI housing arrangements. We ask that you direct them to http:// ragbraileon.com.

RAGBRAI has suggested that we do not match riders with homes until May 1.

If a rider is unregistered, that means they have not signed the RAGBRAI Waiver and Release of Liability. If anyone in the community who houses unregistered riders opens themselves to full liability for whatever may happen when that rider is at their home.

Please notify the RAGBRAI Housing Chair if you have already accepted riders to be guests in your home. Doing so will allow us to keep track of all riders. Also, keep in mind that if you have agreed to accept a rider who has not registered and signed a waiver of liability, you could be personally accepting the risk, in some cases, of having strangers stay in your home.

If you would like to host riders in your yard or at your home, please contact: Ethan Pitt, Housing Chair (641) 442-6511 leoniowahousing@gmail.com

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 9, 2016

TWICE TOLD TALES

35 Years Ago (March 12, 1981) Lewis Webster presented the first place Master Corn Growers award to Charles Warren of Garden Grove. Steve Kyner of LeRoy was second, followed by Clarence Rollins of Davis City for third. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hall of Leon were presented the conservation minimum tillage award by District Conservationist Ron Snyder.

The Iowa Wild Turkey Federation was offering a $100 reward for turning in wild turkey poachers.

The Decatur County Conference Board signed a contract with Bob Hayes & Associates Appraisal Company of Des Moines, to appraise all agribusiness dwellings in Decatur County.

Meadowlark Lemon, the “Clown Prince of Basketball” and his new formed company of court comics, the Bucketeers, would be on Graceland College campus, March 18. Lemon was a member of the famed Harlem Globetrotters.

“Private Benjamin” starring Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan, was showing at the Idle Hour Theatre.

Dick Monroe, manager of the Leon Hy-Vee, explained the use of the computer in today’s business at the weekly meeting of the Leon Rotary Club.

In WHO-TV’s best of Iowa series, Ron Murphy of Hunter’s Horn II. Leon, was the winner in the best chicken in Iowa contest. Also, in an earlier series, The Pizza Shack in Lamoni won the best Pizza in Iowa contest.

The Iowa Conservation Commission approved a plan establishing a 14-inch length restriction on 53 public lakes for the 1981 angling season on largemouth bass. Decatur County’s Nine Eagles Lake was included in these lakes.

Local Junior winners of the Leon Lions Club Wrestling tournament included: Daniel Toney, Conway Havard and Mike Roth.

Local Senior winners included: Brett Brooks, Brent Brooks, Johnny Boyd, Jeff Lucas, Troy Kunze, Rex Daughton, Junior Wells, Junior Rainer, and Ronnie Craig.

From the Grocery Store: Tony’s Pizza, $1.39 each; Hy-Vee green beans, $0.25/can; Blue Bonnet Margarine, $0.49/pound package.

Central Decatur athletes named All-Conference for basketball included: girls - Kathy Oliver, Lisa Sullivan, Julie Stockwell, Sherry Lucas, Darlene Smith and Shanda South; boys - Mike Richman and Dennis Eastin.

The Decatur County Farm Bureau women presented their kitchen band at the Leon Community Center during the congregate meal on March 5. Members of the band were Vonda Gehlhaar, Marletta Warren, Leota Tuttle, Bernice Miller, Marilyn Ridgway and Helen Day. For the “Easter Parade” number, they donned Easter bonnets.

Featured in the Senior Spotlight section of the Cardinal Crier were Brenda Stark, Darlene Kay Smith and Tony Norman.

A Touchmatic microwave oven sold for $499 at Western Auto.

50 YEARS AGO (March 10, 1966) John Toney of Leon observed his 100th birthday, March 10, at his home on West 10th Street. He and his wife, Alberta, 86, observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on February 26. John was born in the Terre Haute community of Burrell Township and was a farmer all of his life. John’s father, William Ray Toney, was a Civil War soldier.

The FHA Chapter from Mormon Trail school attended the annual Leadership Conference held in Des Moines. The delegates were Joyce Schultz, Cheryl Jackson, Barbara Halls and Mrs. Jensen. Mormon Trail officers for the coming year were: Barbara Halls, Vickie Muselman, Carol Boyce, Martha Schilling, Sherry Rickert, Janice Kyner, Kay Williams, Linda Birlingmair, Mary Keller, Donna George, and Cheryl Jackson. Mary Ellen Stanley was the retiring president.

Over 200 bowls of chili were served at the Decatur County Historical Society supper held at the Leon Veteran’s Hall.

Kenny Joy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arless Joy of near Grand River, student at Central Leon, won first place in the FFA subdistrict welding contest held in Mt. Ayr. Clarence Waddell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waddell of Decatur was awarded a bronze medal in the creed speaking contest.

The Leon Teen Club sponsored a dance at the Veterans Hall featuring two local bands, “The Chevells” and the “Kingpins.” Chaperones for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wignall and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lee. V&H Clothing: Easter dress shirts, $3.99 to $4.99; ties - $1.50 and hats $8.95.

High individual bowlers for the week: Joanne Hanthorn, Marj Akes, Deral Houck, Gary Lindsey, Horace Wiley and Lloyd Briner.

Diane Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Thomas of Decatur, received her nursing cap at the annual Capping Exercises held at the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing.

William L. Lindsey, publisher of the Leon Journal-Reporter, was injured when his car hit the steel guard rail under the Truro bridge on I-35. Teachers, Jim Cool and Tom Crane of Central Leon, happened to be going by and brought Lindsey back to the Decatur County Hospital for treatment. He suffered a broken nose and finger, cracked ankle, face and arm lacerations and a bruised chest.

75 YEARS AGO (March 9, 1941) Cafes Make Changes - Mrs. Alma Reed had purchased the Hotel Leon cafe and planned to move the fixtures to the building vacated by the Manning cafe. The Manning cafe had moved to the Hansell building which had been redecorated.

Arch Edwards, manager of the Graham Department Store and his assistant William Mendenhall, attended a meeting of Graham store managers.

First Chicks Reported - Mrs. W. C. Rhodes, residing north of Leon, reports that a hen came off the nest at their farm home

Easter is Coming

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with twelve lively chicks.

Rev. and Mrs. Miles Taber and two daughters returned from California where they had been called by illness and death of Mrs. Taber’s mother. They made the trip back to Leon in 62 hours. Rev. Taber stopped just a few times for thirty minutes’ sleep.

Fay Miller of near Garden Grove was the victim of a most unusual accident. He was moving some of his farm implements to another location when a harrow on the load became lodged and when Fay put a little more brawn into the job, the implement came loose and a piece of iron struck him in the mouth breaking a tooth completely off.

The remodeling of the rooms over the J.C. Penney Co. store, to be occupied by the Club Esquire, was nearing completion.

Marriage Licenses - Fred W. Hendee and Mildred E. Davis, Carpenter Emory Markert and Lorraine Gertrude Van Haaften, Wm. L. Walbe and Margaret E. Dale and Raymond Tompkins and Helen McConnell.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Latta were the parents of a daughter, Marilyn Jeanne. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Updyke were the parents of a son born February 23. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Binning were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Benefiel were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Peer (she was the former Alice Garber) were the parents of a son.

Ira Bennett of Grand River was in Leon on business.

100 YEARS AGO (March 10, 1916) Asa Barber Wins First Asa Barber won first place in the spelling contest held at the Methodist Church in Leon.

Virgil Show won second, Mabel Welcher won third, Gladys Overholtzer won fourth place and Wilma Cartwright won fifth place. Miss Barber would represent Decatur County in the state contests to be held at Des Moines.

County bridge foreman, F.L. Barrett, was having a truck body built by Louis Elwell upon a Ford chassis which he would use in his bridge construction work.

Leon Post Office to be Moved to North Side - The post office department had accepted the proposal of G.W. Baker to lease quarters for the post office at Leon located on the north side of the public square between Main and Idaho streets for ten years.

The Leon Base Ball Club met and organized a permanent organization for the coming season. Officers for the ensuing year were: Clyde Marvin and Jack Johnson, managers; Victor A. Ogilvie, secretary, treasurer and captain.

Glenn Rumley had resigned as carrier on Leon number two.

The route would be carried by John F. Bruney, Mr. Rumley’s deputy, until permanent arrangements were made. Mr. Rumley expected to take a trip West but had made no announcement as to his plans.

Mr. and Mrs. Ore Stanley, of near Elk Chapel, were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Pace were the parents of a son born February 5. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Boatman were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Perkins were the parents of a daughter born February 16. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Petty were the parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hagan were the parents of a son.

J.H. Hill was here from Decatur attending a meeting of the board of supervisors of which he was the chairman.

L.H. Shoemaker of Davis City was a Leon visitor.

Ivan Reed of Pleasanton was in Leon.

Exploring the Cities in the Country of Lancashire

by Kate Havens Before the friend who came to visit me recently, Kodee, and I had our London adventure, we took advantage of her rental car and explored some of the cities in the county of Lancashire.

The day before we departed for London I had only one class, so Kodee, my boyfriend Mason Cook, and I put the city of Preston into our GPS. Strangely, one of the best parts of the day was simply the drive to and from Preston. It was only thirty minutes away, but there was something so familiar and comforting about being able to hop in a car and go somewhere – something I haven’t been able to do for two months. Preston is the capital of Lancashire and is larger than Lancaster. Like Lancaster though, it is located on a river, and part of our day was spent walking in riverside parks and enjoying the surprising sunshine. The city center was similar to Lancaster’s but with many more shops and an extensive museum. We lunched at a chain restaurant called Nando’s. My flatmates had talked about this restaurant the night before and had been making funny references to it that I suppose only a native Brit would be able to understand.

Kodee, Mason, and I were confused about whether it was a good place to go or not, so we decided to figure it out for ourselves. Go to Nando’s if you like spicy chicken. It was good, but far from being a quintessential English meal. After lunch and a bit more exploring by foot, we headed home, making only one stop – for dessert.

The Monday after Kodee and I got back from London I didn’t have class until 2:00 pm, so we used that chunk of time to go to the Lake District.

Lancaster is only about thirty minutes away from the Lake District, but we had to take the most narrow and winding road I have ever seen to reach our destination. The town we went to was called Windermere.

It was a little colder that morning, so rather than outdoor ex-

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Kodee and I in front of the museum in Preston. ploration we spent our time in and out of shops – specifically second hand bookstores and sweet shops. My favorite sweet that I sampled was a mint cake; the Lake District is famous for inventing this treat. They are very similar to the inside of a peppermint patty, but much denser. Originally, they were considered the first energy bar.

Once the sun began to peek out of the clouds and the temperature warmed, Kodee and I walked along the lake Windermere is settled against.

There were many boats in the marina and tours and water activity rentals that I hope to take advantage of in the spring.

Kodee and I settled for walking in the fresh air and playing with the numerous swans and

ducks that crossed our path.

In returning to my university, we drove through some of the prettiest countryside I have ever seen. By that time the sun had burst out of the clouds, and was lighting up the lush and rolling green hills. Not surprisingly, compared to Iowa Lancashire is much hillier, but I also haven’t seen any fields of crops, nor have I seen one cow since I’ve been here. Instead, most fields are occupied by sheep.

Getting to see more of the English countryside has left me eager for spring, when I’ll be up for longer outdoor excursions.

Hopefully, the weather is nice next weekend, as Mason and I are visiting his family in Kent.

Expect to hear about the White Cliffs of Dover soon.

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CORRESPONDENTS

to see Jackie Snethen on Friday evening.

The Kansas City Royals are playing spring baseball! They aren’t off to the best start, but we are rooting for them and there is a long way to go!

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and we are just days away from St. Patrick’s Day and the official start of spring. Better get the taters ready for planting!

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Hard to believe we still have eight months to go before the presidential election. It seems like the campaigns, if you can call them that, have been going on for years! Sure wish both sides would get their acts together and tell us what they want to do to/for the country instead calling each other names.

At this point, I’m not sure any of them are fit or qualified to be the president.

Andover Community Club was hosted by Jackie Snethen at Crown Colony on Friday evening. Those attending were Doris and Wallace Lane; Larry and Linda Wilcoxson; Philinda Snethen; Kyle Booth; Jeanine and Jim Bradley; Jaime and Jeffrey Reyes; Margaret Gibson; Lorrie Long; and Liz Carpenter. Watch the news for the date, time, and location of April’s meeting.

Sandy Osborn had something special to share when she stopped in to visit Doris and Wallace Lane. Sandy had a magazine that featured an article that included Doris and Wallace’s granddaughter Jill Brown who is a chiropractor.

Doris said it was a special treat to have a visit from Sandy and to read about Jill.

Visitors in the Wallace and Doris Lane home on Monday were Margaret Gibson and Philinda Snethen.

Margaret and Philinda were delivering cookies made on Sunday by the Andover youth.

Margaret Gibson and Philinda Snethen shared cookies with Vicki Briggs, Jim Binkley, Nancy Stevenson, Florence Johnson, Anna Stevenson, Bill Weable, and Bob and Jerri Ramsey as well on Monday.

The cookies were made to share by the Andover youth as part of their activities on Youth Sunday.

Liz Carpenter stopped by

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY Another great weekend in Grand River! Several people in town were able to get out and at least get some of the winter dust blown off and maybe even a little yard work. Lots of kids were finding the park again and riding their bikes. Hopefully the mild weather continues!

Services were held on Saturday for Carol Jimmerson at the Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Interment was at the Grand River Cemetery.

So many nice condolences for her family have been left on Slade O’Donnell’s website. A wonderful woman that will be missed by many.

Looking at the maps from RAGRAI, they have not yet announced the exact route from Creston to Leon. It looks like the route we will be interested in will be announced this week and I’ll be keeping an eye on it and post it to Grand River’s Facebook page (Grand River, Iowa).

Dinners for the Grand River Community Meals will be: On Friday, March 11th serving turkey, dressing and gravy, corn, cake and ice cream. On Tuesday, March 15th it will be pizza, lettuce and pudding. If you would like to call ahead and order a dinner, please call 773-5436.

We have had our move in date pushed back a bit for the the new KSIB building. Still hoping we will be in the new building by Auction Block, but with all the different contractors it’s up in the air. We did announce the route for our 2016 Tractor Ride. The 5th Annual

ride will be Satruday, June 4th.

We will be leaving Creston heading to Diagonal on High & Dry Road. We will stop in Diagonal for the morning break. Then south to Mt. Ayr for lunch.

From Mt. Ayr to Ellston, then Ellston to Arispe for the afternoon stop. We will be heading west from Arispe to the Pole Road then north back to Creston. The route is just over 70 miles this year and will include 4 miles of gravel. To get signed up you can call me at the station, 641-782-2155 or email me at ksib@ksibradio.com. Just make sure you get an email back from me. And of course Grand River people, feel free to call my cell to register! We have had some Grand River riders in the past and I love seeing the hats all over Iowa!. The ride is totally free to the drivers and you get a nice goodie bag with the hat and a few other things from our sponsors. We typically have around 200 tractors and it really is something to see. If you don’t want to ride, the public is more than welcome to come out and see the tractors.

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MARY STONER AND KATE ORTIZ Thanks to those of you who joined us for our ‘meet a local author’ event on February 20th! It was a wonderful time of listening to excerpts from Mary Martsching’s thrilling Lighthouse Series, being a part of her book signing, and enjoying some delicious treats. Mrs. Martsching’s three-part series is available for check-out or for purchase. Stop in for more details.

Speaking of Iowa authors, the final book in Arianna Snow’s The Lochmoor Glenn Series, Life Without You, has been added to our adult collection. We hope you will give this series a try.

As a regular library service, E-books are now available through the statewide consortium, Bridges! Stop in and bring your tablet, iPad, Nook, or Kindle, and we will help train you on downloading books to your devices. You will be able to access our additional online collection through our website with the sign-in information from your updated, barcoded library card. If you don’t have an updated card, we can help you with that, too.

Looking for tax resources?

We have the 1040, 1040EZ, and the 1040A forms and instruction booklets available, or we can assist you with additional forms online or reproducible forms that can be copied at the library for $0.20 per page.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 20th when we will welcome the ‘Buseum’ to Leon! The ‘Buseum’ is a traveling bus museum with a new exhibit that “examines how the Midwest developed in ways different from other regions of America, how Iowa’s settlement and subsequent development distinguished it from its neighbors, and what both blesses and burdens us today.”

Stay tuned for more details.

We are excited about the addition of some engaging, new books for the children’s collec-

KATHY MASON HISTORY NEWS: Past Time at Weldon My first recollection of Weldon was when I moved to Weldon from Illinois in 1895.

When I was six, my father, M.V. Shutts, my mother, sister Eva, brother Homer, and myself, made up our family and it seemed that Weldon had been our home since that time.

The first school I want to in a two-room school house where Merlin Oiler lived, at The present location. A larger school was built at present location. The school house later burned.

The railroad came to Weldon in 1880. The merchants from Smyrna and Green Bay moved their businesses to Weldon as did others. Some of The merchants were Ruffoorns, McCarthy, F.M. Jamison, Ed Lockwood and Barney Golf John Barnard moved his blacksmith shop to Weldon from Smyrna. Lou Park had a cheese factory for several years.

A large pond was built north of Weldon. It was sold at that time that a company from England was going to build a large industrial plant, but it never materialized.

The following story was by Lula McBroom: In 1936: New Home cost $3,295.00 Average income $1,713.00/year New Car $780.00 Average Rent $24.00/month Tuition to Harvard University $420.00/year Movie Ticket 25¢ each Gasoline 10¢ per gallon Post Stamp 3¢ each Sugar 59¢ for 10 pounds Milk Vit. D 48¢ per gallon Ground Coffee 38¢ per pound Bacon 30¢ per pound Eggs 18¢ per dozen Ground Hamburger 12¢/pound Fresh Baked Bread 8¢/loaf Jantzen’s swim suits and men’s streamline trunks priced for ladies $6.95 and men’s trunks $2.95 to $4.95.

LOCAL NEWS Our sympathy to Larry and Letha Nish’s family for the loss of Letha’s aunt.

Ed and Eula West’s grandson is very ill. Prayers are appreciated.

Prayer concerns for Joe Sitzman, Walt Miller, Ed and Eula West’s grandson, Nathan Driskill, Miles Coffin of Melcher and Connie Hagen.

Joe and Pam Sitzman’s benefit had around 220 people with all having a good time.

I appreciate all who helped as I couldn’t have done this without you. Pam and Joe were pleased. Joe went to The Methodist Hospital last Tuesday, March 1 for tests for a week.

Jackie Griffith and John still have The Jams at The Barnum Center in Decatur from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and bring your own finger foods.

We appreciate Phyllis Williams sweet potato pie as well as all the other ladies who furnished pies, cinnamon rolls and bread.

Letters to Editor To the Editor: It was gratifying to hear from Representative Joel Fry last Friday that he had removed the ugly “death certificate” portion of HF2140 from his bill, but what remains is perhaps more problematic. That bill and a companion bill of his, HSB621, need to be understood and resoundingly rejected, as a Des Moines Register editorial proclaimed last Friday.

The bills are an assault on one of the most useful tools to prevent the suffering of children and the rest of us. Let me explain.

As a Rotarian, I am extremely proud of the role our organization has played in expunging polio from humankind, and we are almost there. But we were able to do this because creative scientists were able to use fetal kidney cells years ago to create a vaccine to prevent millions of children from suffering crippling paralysis and death. I remember those days well and recall seeing the tears on my mother’s face when she watched the television announcement of the success of the Salk vaccine. And I once shared a research laboratory in Boston with the son of the man who had invented the iron lung and was inspired to hear him describe his father’s work.

Unfortunately, Representative Fry’s bills would take away all this by inventing the specter that this is some kind of infant body snatching by evil scientists for which a punishment of 10 years in prison is needed.

The mind boggles.

But it is not just polio. We have similarly fought rubella, chicken pox, zoster, and other children’s scourges with these vaccines as well and are facing the horror of the Zika virus at present.

And for those of in our advancing years, it is Parkinsonism that looms. We have watched church organists who can no longer play, journalists who can no longer type, and golfers who can no longer putt.

Having access to fetal neurological cells offers a supreme opportunity to unlock and conquer this crippling disease.

Though we are glad that the woman-shaming portion of HF2140 is gone, we might hope that clearer minds in the legislature would prevail so that humankind might have life more abundantly in the future.

Representative Fry needs to hear from those who agree (joel.fry@legis.iowa.gov).

William D. Morain MD 901 W. Main Lamoni, IA 50140

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To the Editor: The public outcry over Iowa Legislature Representative Joel Fry’s attempt to force women to publicly register any termination of pregnancy has, fortunately, caused him to eliminate those sections of the bill and submit it again as HB2329, “Banning the sale OR TRANSFER of fetal tissue in Iowa”. But why is it necessary to take up valuable time in the Iowa legislature debating if selling body parts/ fetal tissue is already banned in federal law? Could it be that his original purpose was to cloak his true intent, to shame and criminalize women who terminate their pregnancy, in an innocuous cover? Now he is unwilling to admit the original language expresses his true values, saying, “it was to start the conversation” and “bills are always modified in committee before going to the floor”.

Rep. Fry says he is simply responding to the concern expressed in “hundreds of emails to him over the past summer and winter”. I asked him if he had reassured these constituents that the “documentary video” raising these issues about procedures of Planned Parenthood had been proven falsified and there were criminal charges in Texas against the producers. He ignored my question. Apparently, he has also ignored the editor of the Des Moines Register who called the bill “anti-science”. h t t p : / / w w w. d e s m o i n e s r e g i s t e r. c o m / s t o r y / o p i n ion/editorials/2016/02/25/ editorial-abortion-bill-antiscience/80851782/ Rabid anti-abortionists are not content with honest investigation of medical providers to low income families. Their malicious mischief has inflamed public opinion creating an atmosphere spawning tragic mass murders such as happened recently in Colorado.

Among Rep. Fry’s proud accomplishments last week was to bring a bill out of committee giving guns to children. I imagine now that fetuses can defend themselves from the murderous intents of their mothers.

A famous person once said, “He who governs best, governs least”. When Rep. Fry inserts himself between a woman and her doctor, he is guilty of overreach into the most sacred, private parts of a family’s affairs.

Sincerely, R. B. Trembly 28104 Lineville Road Lineville, Iowa

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Decatur County Farm Bureau Presents Commemorative Basketballs

The Lady Cardinals squad pictured with their basketballs donated by Farm Bureau back row from left - manager - Hannah Varela, Alli Masters, Kennedy Buckingham, Tiana Black, Jentri Hullinger, Raegan Boothe, Farm Bureau Rep. Brennecke, Abbie Ridgway, Alex Graham, Erica Kauzlarich and Head Coach Curtis Boothe. Front from left - manager - Mackenzie Bell, Chloe Yoder, manager - Kristin Christensen, Emma Atwood, Lily Simon and Alliey Boswell. Not pictured: Assistant Coach Darlene Fuller.

Lady Cards at State

LADY CARDS BASKETBALL SEASON STATS

Pts Alli Masters - 10/11 376 Raegan Boothe - 14/15 328 Lily Simon - 20/21 308 Jentri Hullinger - 34/35 202 Chloe Yoder - 42/43 70 Alex Graham - 32/33 64 Emma Atwood - 44/45 37 Abbie Ridgway - 12/13 32 Alliey Boswell - 22/23 30 Erica Kauzlarich - 50/51 24 Kennedy Buckingham - 52/53 11 Tiana Black - 24/25 2 Totals 1484

Pts/G 15.0 13.1 12.3 8.1 3.0 2.6 6.2 1.4 1.4 1.0

FGM 146 106 106 73 30 24 14 12 13 11

0.7 0.1 59.4

Off Reb Def Reb Raegan Boothe 62 126 Alli Masters 84 80 Jentri Hullinger 40 99 Lily Simon 42 48 Alex Graham 11 16 Chloe Yoder 13 13 Abbie Ridgway 8 16 Emma Atwood 8 11 Erica Kauzlarich 10 6 Kennedy Buckingham 3 11 Alliey Boswell 8 4 Tiana Black 3 2 Totals 292 432

5 1 541 Reb 188 164 139 90 27 26 24 19 16 14 12 5 724

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FGA 276 285 307 186 73 70 33 42 36 27

FG % 52.9 37.2 34.5 39.2 41.1 34.3 42.4 28.6 36.1 40.7

14 4 1353

35.7 25.0 40.0

Assts 59 73 58 98 27 4 2 13 15 0 14 3 366

TOs 42 28 32 74 14 7 7 3 5 4 9 4 229

3PTM 17 41 29 29 10 12 3 3 2 1 0 0 147

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FTA 108 112 97 41 1 7 9 6 8 4

FT % 62.0 67.0 69.1 65.9 0.0 57.1 66.7 83.3 25.0 25.0

1 0 255

2 0 395

50.0 0.0 64.6

Fouls 54 43 55 71 25 11 22 12 16 11 24 3 347

CARDINAL BASKETBALL SEASON STATS

Pts Peyton Pedersen - 12/3 558 Nick Durell - 42/43 264 Carter Boothe - 24/25 235 Kyle Guill - 22/23 141 Nathan Guill - 0/1 137 Mickey Morgan - 14/15 49 Trae Petty - 10/11 39 Hunter Smith - 30/31 22 Nick Bishop - 4/5 5 Jaden Brammer - 20/21 5 Grant Atwood - 34/35 5 Ian Legg - 2/3 3 Gideon Porter - 32/33 3 Tyler Davis - 40/41 2 Cauy Spidle - 4/5 0 Kole Minnick - 50/51 0 Tyson Black - 54/55 0 Totals 1468

Peyton Pedersen Nick Durell Kyle Guill Carter Boothe Nathan Guill Mickey Morgan Trae Petty Hunter Smith Grant Atwood Tyler Davis Jaden Brammer Ian Legg Gideon Porter Cauy Spidle Nick Bishop Kole Minnick Tyson Black Totals

Off Reb 15 41 41 13 37 21 8 10 2 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 194

Pts/G 23.3 11.0 9.8 5.9 5.7 2.0 1.6 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 61.2

FGM 196 117 75 46 56 19 13 9 1 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 539

FGA 401 214 194 117 137 44 36 23 1 5 10 4 2 1 0 1 1 1191

FG % 48.9 54.7 38.7 39.3 40.9 43.2 36.1 39.1 100.0 40.0 20.0 25.0 50.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.3

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Assts 75 15 24 123 21 7 11 0 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 283

TOs 72 45 53 58 54 10 10 5 3 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 326

The Iowa Farm Bureau became the exclusive title sponsor of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) in 2002. On behalf of all Iowa Farm Bureau members across the state, Decatur County Farm Bureau President Deanna Brennecke presented the entire Central Decatur Girls basketball team and coaching staff with commemorative signature basketballs. The presentation was held Friday afternoon, February 26 during the Pep Rally at the Central Decatur High School gymnasium at 3 p.m.

“Our students and athletes are among the nation’s best and brightest, and our farmers are among the nation’s most productive -- our partnership with the IHSAA honors both,” said Brennecke.

“We take great pride in helping our young people excel, while also renewing pride in the community.”

In addition to providing championship memorabilia and awards to student-athletes, the Iowa Farm Bureau funds scholarships and grants to outstanding young citizens engaged in academic leadership and student government. The organization also sponsors the annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program which recognizes more than 400 of Iowa’s best and brightest students at a ceremony held in April in Des Moines.

3PTM 57 2 30 16 9 0 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 123

3PTA 172 8 105 50 31 1 18 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 392

3% 33.1 25.0 28.6 32.0 29.0 0.0 33.3 0.0 100.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 31.4

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Blocks 15 73 5 1 6 4 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 112

Fouls 45 76 64 51 53 30 15 22 4 1 3 0 1 3 0 0 1 369

FTM 109 28 55 33 16 11 7 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 267

FTA 164 62 76 49 38 24 11 15 2 1 6 0 2 1 2 0 0 453

FT % 66.5 45.2 72.4 67.3 42.1 45.8 63.6 26.7 100.0 0.0 16.7 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 58.9

The Lady Cards defended their #8 ranking well against the #1 ranked, Western Christian Wolfpack, last Monday, February 29 in the first round at the Iowa State Girls’ Basketball Tournament, losing 50-61. The Lady Cards were outscored, 4-17 in the first quarter. The second quarter was a closer match-up, 11-15. The third and fourth quarters, the Lady Cards outscored the Wolfpack, 19-14 and 16-15, respectively.

Lily Simon and Alli Masters lead the scoring with 14 and 12, respectively, followed by Emma Atwood with 9, Raegan Boothe 8, Alex Graham 3 and Jentri

On occasion I take the bundle of Garden Grove newspapers to the post office in Garden Grove early on Wednesday morning. Even though I consider myself somewhat of an avid hunter, I’m still amazed and sometimes awestruck at the wildlife I see while traversing that portion of Highway J-20.

After dropping off the newspaper to the post office, I started to make my return trip to Leon. As I rounded the curve just on the west edge of Garden Grove, near the Stan Lavely residence, I came up on a deer carcass with two large birds having a feast. At first glance I thought they were just the typical buzzard, but as I got closer the birds took flight and their bright, white heads seemed to explode against the early morning sky. You guessed it. It was a pair of Eagles. One bird veered away from my truck, but one thought he was going to be daring and cross right in front of my windshield. I saw this magnificent bird up close and personal. Its amazing wingspan seemed to engulf the entire front end of the truck. And, no I didn’t make contact with the bird. However, that thought was crossing my mind. I guess I would have made a quick phone call to Mr. Rich Erke. Ha! In any case, these birds made a quick loop in the sky above the roadway and came

Hullinger and Abbie Ridgway 2 a piece.

Boothe, Simon, Graham and Atwood scored a shot from behind the arc.

Alli Masters had a perfect 6 for 6 from the charity stripe, along with Simon securing 5 and Boothe 3.

Boothe lead the boards grabbing 7 rebounds, followed closely

by Masters with 6, Hullinger 4, and Simon and Atwood with 3 a piece.

Top three leading scorers, Simon, Masters and Atwood each had 3 assists along with Graham with 2.

Master’s quick hands earned her 5 steals, along with Boothe and Simon with 2 each and Atwood and Ridgway 1 a piece.

back down on their tasty morsel. You never use to see Eagles as much as you do today.

I don’t remember ever seeing one around when I was a child.

They sure have made a great comeback.

As I continued westward along J-20, a few miles west of Garden Grove, I happened to look over into a field on the south side of the road and another picture perfect scene exploded in my view. In this field was maybe 20-30 turkeys with a majority of them displaying their fans. In the middle of the flock stood 15 deer. Neither seemed to mind the other and were just co-existing in a symbiotic relationship. Nature at its best. Spring is definitely around the corner. And, you want to know what else? I had just missed two prime opportunities for great photos. Dang! oOo I saw several buzzards Sunday afternoon riding the stout wind drafts. These birds of scavage are one of Nature’s signs that spring is near. Not to mention the 60 degree we are having.

Also, the Boys of Summer have started their spring training.

Locally, both junior high and high school have started track practices. Be on the look out while driving around town as these young athletes will be getting into shape by running around town. Then, next week golf practice will begin. Enjoy and Good Luck! oOo Little Mac will turn the big 7 today (Wednesday). Happy Birthday little buddy! As for me, I will reach a milestone this week. Enough said! Argggg!

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Central Trail FFA Celebrates National FFA Week

Fashion Show participants.

prepare breakfast for faculty, staff, and school board members. They prepared scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast and bacon. Following breakfast, Middle School FFA Members hosted the Kiss A Contest. After voting throughout the week, the winning teacher was selected. Mr. Jones received the most votes and kissed a chicken provided by Michel Evertsen. Members also showed their pride in the Central Trail FFA by wearing their FFA t-shirts!

FFA Members and agriculture students will continue their celebration of FFA and agriculture by hosting the Food for America program at the Central Decatur Elementary.

This program allows FFA members to introduce many different areas of agriculture and the Food for America Program increases awareness on how agriculture products provide food and fiber needed by Americans.

Many areas of agriculture will be discussed.

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Milking a “cow”.

8th Grade Ag Olympics

Fashion Show participants.

National FFA Week gives FFA members the opportunity to celebrate their involvement in the 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 22, Central Trail FFA members showed their excitement for agriculture by Driving a Different Vehicle. The Loghry brothers drove the Farmageddon vehicle, Zane Greene drove the Rust Bucket, Ashlyn Rumley drove Farmers Wife’s Car, and Zane Green also won the Blast to the Past vehicle. Students also cast their vote in the Kiss A Contest for their favorite teacher.

On Tuesday, February 23, FFA members and students at Central Decatur Community School donned their Blue & Gold, with many wearing their

Official FFA Dress. That evening several FFA members traveled to Osceola, IA to compete in the Sub-District Leadership Contest. Students also cast their vote in the Kiss A Contest for their favorite teacher where a close race was developing between Mr. Jones and Mrs. Applegate.

Leadership was the theme on Wednesday, February 24, as agriculture students had the opportunity to participate in leadership activities with South Central District FFA President Erica Baier, South Central District Vice-President Kaitlyn Boyer, and South Central District FFA Sentinel James Sullivan. The South Central District FFA Officers along with several chapter officers also hosted a recruitment activity for the 8th grade students. Some members really showed off their pride in the FFA as they participated in the 2nd Annual FFA Fashion

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Show. Senior members of the FFA also celebrated by frosting cookies, which were made

by Alexandria Graham, and presenting them to Westview Acres Care Center and Terrace Park Assisted Living. They had the opportunity to talk with the residents of Westview Acres about their FFA experiences.

The FFA Fashion Show was held during the middle school lunch. FFA members modeled FFA Dress for all occasions. Although there were many favorites, Kole Minnick was selected as the crowd favorite! The overall winner was Tanner Loghry; both winners received a pair of FFA socks! Students also continued to cast their vote in the Kiss A Contest for their favorite teacher.

On Thursday, February 25, first year members of the Central Trail FFA were honored during Greenhand Initiation.

Central Trail FFA Officers designed t-shirts to present to the greenhands and also painted their hands green. The remaining FFA members wore green to support the greenhands. Thursday was also a day of recruiting new members. An exciting new event was also held on Thursday during the lunch period as the FFA Officer Team stepped up to show off their agriculture knowledge.

Central Decatur students were given the opportunity to select a question to ask an officer. If the officer got the question wrong, they had a pie thrown in their face!

Jessyka Taylor was the only student to stump an officer and greatly enjoyed putting a pie in Chapter Secretary Mary Lindsey’s face. Mr. Christensen, Mr. Ray, and Mr. Heltenberg also stumped 3 officers and were able to put a pie in the face of Chapter Vice-President Hunter Smith, Chapter Reporter Alayna Link, and Chapter Treasurer Justin Shields. Students also continued to vote on their favorite teacher for the Kiss A Contest!

It was an early morning Friday, February 26 as FFA members showed up at 6:30 am to

Cookies to Terrace Park.

FFA Greenhands

Central Decatur Speech Team

The Central Decatur High School Speech Team, under the leadership of Emily Layton, Speech Team Advisor, participated in Districts Saturday, February 27, held in Osceola.

There were 11 CD high school students who competed in various categories with some of them entered in two categories. “It was a great learning experience for the 5 freshmen that participated,” stated Coach Layton. “I am very proud of all our competitors.”

Hunter Smith in Radio News and Madison Blades in Acting, received a I rating at Districts to qualify them for the State Competition which will be held on Saturday, March 12, at North High school in Des Moines.

Those receiving a II rating were Aurora Jones in Poetry and Radio News; Alyssa Rhum in Expository Address; Chandler Smith in Spontaneous Speaking; Allison Blades in Solo Musical; Grant Atwood in Prose; Lora Bush in Poetry; Jensen Hayes in Spontaneous Speaking; Chandler Smith in Public Address; Haylee Horn in Improv; and Raven Ameigh in Spontaneous Speaking.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton Despite having some dislikes about facebook, I’m still there, because the positives continue to outweigh the negatives. This time I’d like to mention a specific group of facebook friends that are dear to me, those who were once students in my science classes, and cared enough to request me as a friend.

At Central Decatur, where I taught the last quarter of a school year, students in my classes included Gloria (Adair) Hamilton, Rhonda (Hubbard) Gillespie, Carol (Duhart) Jones, Larry Henderson, and Diane (Beers) Wooderson. Diane and her husband Mark now live in Cedar Falls, where I once spent four and a half years getting a four-year degree from UNI. Carol is married to Ed Wood, father of three of my nephews.

Larry provides me with much of my facebook humor. I met with Gloria and Rhonda last summer at Mullets, in Des Moines, where we had a nice lunch. The best part of having a facebook friend is when you get to meet him/her in person, for some conversation.

The largest group of former student facebook friends is from Mormon Trail schools. I’ve had more contact with them over the years than any others.

Many are from the Class of ‘73.

Linda (Imhoff) Miller has a sister who is married to a cousin of mine, so I found her at their 40th wedding anniversary party.

I get to see and visit with Chuck and Marilyn (Gehlhaar) Warren at events where classic cars are

shown, such as Humeston’s Watermelon Day. Richard Halferty has recommended a restaurant in Florida, not too far from where I used to live, and I’m determined to sample their cuisine next time I’m down there.

Jean (Skinner) Wilson works in Corydon and I stop to visit her when I bike over there. I was able to briefly see Jan (Deemer) George at a pot luck dinner at the Leon Methodist Church, not all that long ago. Twice I’ve stopped to see Barry Hitt, who worked at Medicap Long Term Care, in Indianola. First time, he had taken the day off for his birthday. Second time, he was out on medical leave. He is now retired, and I’m hoping to catch him one of these days.

Sheri (Casey) Mongar works at Lakeside Casino, in Osceola, where I have visited briefly with her a couple of times. I once sent her a picture of herself, that I had taken years before, when she was in my class. The reason for that picture leads back to another Mormon Trail student, Doug Landphair, a recent addition to my friends list.

When I learned Doug knew how to develop film and make prints in a photographic darkroom, I asked him if he would teach me, and the rest of the physics class, which he did. We just happened to have a darkroom connected to our science room.

One night, when I went to Allerton to see the old Rexall soda fountain in action, I ran into two more former students, Betty (Moler) Sullivan, and her husband Jim. We had a nice

visit and they showed me the pharmacist’s area in the back of the store. I don’t hear much from Tony Funk on facebook, but I did talk with him when we attended a political caucus together, a few years ago. Pam (Reno) Schreck came to Leon some years back and had lunch with my (then) wife Gayle and me. I’m still planning to meet with her husband and her for lunch sometime, in Humeston.

Several members of the Heston family were in my classes, one of them Jerri (Heston) Alexander. I was keeping my eye on her facebook page last July, and for several months after, watching her progress as she recovered from a total knee replacement. Jane (Fry) Elphic lives in Hampton and she and her husband have a towing service. I enjoy seeing her posts of some of the adventures they have in their business. Jim Hitt stopped his pickup one day, between High Point and Garden Grove, as I was riding my bicycle. We had a short visit along the road, and I saw him again while having a meal at the fairgrounds. His brother Steve accompanied me on a bike ride from Weldon to Leon about a week and a half ago. We had a good time riding together and he wants to do it again. Peggy (Latham) Logan was a Mormon Trail student, who now lives in Florida and posts photos of lots of delicious-looking desserts.

I recently found myself with a Kwik Trip gift card and could not find a place to spend it.

They have Kwik Trips in Wisconsin, so I sent it to my facebook friend, Elaine (Hartschen) Kimball, who lives there and is my former student from Lamoni High School. My other Lamoni facebook friend, Mark Hanna, had been my friend but a short time when he posted a

classroom photo of me from the “old days”.

I have several former students as facebook friends from my days at Vero Beach (Florida) High School. Nicole French was one of my chemistry students. She and her significant other, Aaron Rose are the reason my son Michael moved to Nashville. Nicole and Aaron have two beautiful children and I enjoy seeing their posts about the kids’ activities and cute things they do. Two of my former Florida students live in the Jacksonville area. Erin Salem also has an Iowa connection. She lived in Oskaloosa for two years and ran the children’s theater from the George Daily Auditorium. I’ve followed her special moments with her son, her theater activities, her progress in recovering from a boating accident, and her finding a wonderful man with whom to share her life. She also regularly writes a blog, which I enjoy reading. E. J. Bernier has a lovely wife and the cutest little boy, runs regularly, and I like his firefighter pictures. Kristy (Munoz) Miller was one in a group of five students who gave me a T-shirt with a periodic table on the front, and a personal message from each of them on the back, one of the best gifts ever.

I stopped one summer as I was passing through Tallahassee, to have a short meet with Kristy and her husband Bruce, at a spot close to the interstate. I enjoy seeing their happiness, and watching their little girl grow. Marc and Christina (Pugliese) Pooler, both became environmental science teachers.

I’ve watched as they have increased the number of boys in their family to three, and photos of their family adventures in the outdoors make me smile.

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT

responded to a domestic dispute in Van Wert. The SO arrested Matthew Whistler, 32, of Van Wert on charges of assault on persons with intent of injury, 5 counts of child endangerment, domestic abuse assault, 2 counts of violation of a no contact order and interference with official acts. Whistler was booked into jail and held.

The SO transported a court ordered mental committal patient to a hospital in Cedar Rapids for evaluation.

3/2: Leon PD arrested Weston Brammer, 39, of Leon on an outstanding warrant for 5th degree theft. Brammer was booked into jail and bonded on the charge and was released.

Leon PD, Lamoni PD, SO and State Patrol served a search warrant on a residence on South Main St. 3/3: Leon PD arrested Jonathan Johnson, 33, of Leon on a charge of possession of marijuana. Johnson was booked into jail and held.

The SO responded to a property damage accident on East Jefferson St. in Decatur.

Lamoni FD and the SO responded to a truck on fire in Bloomington Township.

3/4: Leon PD and the SO responded to a trespass complaint at an area business.

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2/27: The SO arrested Julie Trusty, 43, of Lamoni, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Trusty was booked into jail and held.

The SO responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Van Wert area.

Leon PD responded to a hit and run property damage accident at the fairgrounds.

Leon Fire Department responded to a grass fire in Decatur Township.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of a theft from a residence on South Cedar St. The SO, Leon PD, Rescue and EMS responded to a report of an accident at the 18 mile marker on Interstate 35. Leon PD arrested Xoua Vang, 36, of Ham Lake, Minnesota on a charge of interference with official acts. Vang was booked into jail and held.

2/28: Leon PD arrested Dale Walker, 46, of Leon on a charge of driving while revoked. Walker was booked into jail and held.

Leon FD responded to a grass fire in Center Township.

The SO responded to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of SE 4th St. The SO, Lamoni PD, and the State Patrol responded to a report of a suicidal person at a residence in Grand River. The person was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

2/29: The SO and EMS responded to a personal injury accident on County Road J-20 west of I-35. One injury was reported.

The SO transported a court ordered mental committal patient to a hospital in Sioux City for evaluation.

Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on South Main St. The SO responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the High Point area.

3/1: Leon PD and the SO responded to a domestic dispute in the 400 block of SE Vine St. Grand River FD and Van Wert FD responded to a grass fire in Richland Township.

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Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a report of suspicious activity in the Lamoni area. Lamoni PD arrested Johnathan Murphy, 18, of Louisville, Kentucky, on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, and a weapons charge. Murphy was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD arrested Joseph Jarrett, 19, of Louisville, Kentucky on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and a weapons charge. Jarrett was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD also detained a juvenile male in the same incident.

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 trans-action. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Milton R. Owen and Linda L. Owen to Lance C. Burnette and Katherine M. Burnette - E 69.53’ of lot 4 and W 45.5’ of lot 3, block 9, Central addition to Lamoni, Iowa

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and Commencing at the NW corner of lot 3, block 9, Central addition Lamoni, IA, thence E ... to POB. Transfer stamps $126.40.

Janice E. Jordison to David W. Morgan and Lisa McLain - W 85.5’ of the N 128.5’ of lot 12; the E 123’ of lot 12; the E 104.25’ of the N 40’ of lot 11, all in block 3, Ferguson’s first addition to the town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa AND the W 7’ of lots 1 and 2; and the W 7’ of the N 34’ of lot 3; all in block 8, Ferguson’s first addition to the town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $28.00.

Theresa D. Weinberg, trustee of the Judith K. LaFee trust to Theresa D. Weinberg, as trustee of the Jerry D. LaFee Family Trust - Block 6 of Heaston’s Addition, and the fomer alley between Lots 2 and 3 in said Block 6; and all of Block 5 of Heaston’s Addition lying East of the center line of the abandoned railroad righ of way; and All of Block 2 of Sign’ers Addition lying E of the centerline of the abandoned railroad right of way, (except Lot 5, with right of reverter in case the City of Leon does not maintain the same as a street and right-ofway), All being part of the City of Leon, Decatur County. No transfer stamps.

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

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

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR004944 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN M. NICHOLS Deceased To All persons interested in the Estate of HELEN M. NICHOLS, Deceased, who died on or about December 15, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of February, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of HELEN M. NICHOLS, deceased, bearing date of the 9th day of December, 1983, was admitted to probate in the above named Court and that Kelly Nichols was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of the county within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of the second publication of this Notice or one (1) 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 (4) months from the second publication of this Notice or one (1) month from the date of mailing of this Notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 26th day of February, 2016.

Kelly Nichols Executor of the Estate 20005 Hwy J20 Leon, Iowa 50144 Verle W. Norris Attorney for the Executor 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: 9th day of March, 2016.

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ORIGINAL NOTICE

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

Plaintiff, vs.

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

Defendants.

To the above-named Defendants: You and each of you are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for title and estate to the following described real property, to-wit: A strip of land 26 feet wide North and South and 100 rods long East and West off of the North side of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, and of the west fourth of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-Six (36), all in Township Sixty-Eight (68) North, Range Twenty-Four (24) West, 5th P.M. be established in the Plaintiff against adverse claims of the Defendants, and that all persons claiming by, through or under them, be forever barred and estopped from having or claiming to have any right, title, or

interest in and to said real estate adverse to this Plaintiff, and that Plaintiff be decreed to be the absolute owner in fee simple of the above described real estate and be entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession thereof, and that said title be forever quieted in said Plaintiff as against all claims of Defendants, and that Plaintiff be further granted judgment against Defendants for reasonable attorney fees and the cost of this action, and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

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

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

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

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

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

February 29, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session February 29, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Present: J.R. Cornett and Gary Boswell. Absent: Jim Fulton due to illness. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2016, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2016, special session. Motion carried.

Shelley Bickel met with the Board to report that last Tuesday, her Board of Health approved a ten-year $20,000 loan from American State Bank at 4.02%. Motion Boswell/Cornett to recognize the Board of Health’s approved loan and acknowledge that Chairman Cornett will sign the loan documents on behalf of the County.

Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve and authorize Chairman Cornett to sign a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement for Decatur County Historical Museum for a SCICF grant as presented by Chet Redman. Motion carried.

Rick Swartz of Plaza Furniture met with the Board to provide quotes and carpet samples for the former booking room and courtroom. Motion Boswell/ Cornett to accept the bids as presented. Motion carried.

Renae Johanningmeier and Danette Lynd of Group Benefits, Ltd., met with the Board to discuss health insurance.

Also present was Deputy Auditor Autumn Fraker.

County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Also in attendance was Davis City Council member Rick Toney to request the county’s help with some streets in Davis City that don’t have a

crown, need scarified or need ditching.

Doerfler said he will work with the City this spring.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve the 28E Joint Public Service Agreement with the City of Lamoni for Project FM-CO27(62)—60-27; Reconstruction of South Smith Street from US Hwy 69 to 300th Street and adopt Resolution 2016-11 regarding same.

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2016-11 Whereas, Decatur County and the City of Lamoni, Iowa, agree that it is in the best interests of the community to jointly undertake Project Number FMCO27(62)—60-27, Reconstruction of South Smith Street from US Highway 69 to 300th Street of which a portion of the centerline of said road is the corporate boundary be the County and the City and the other portion the road is contained wholly within the city, and Whereas, the parties have reached an agreement setting forth the rights and responsibilities of each entity, Now therefore, be it resolved that the proposed Agreement between Decatur County and the City of Lamoni, Iowa, which has been presented to and considered at this meeting, be hereby approved and authorized, and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement and the County Auditor is hereby authorized to attend to said Agreement, all on behalf of the Decatur County, Iowa, subject to such changes in said Agreement as said officers executing the same shall deem necessary or appropriate and in the best interests of Decatur County, Iowa, and said officers are further authorized to do any and all such other acts and things and to execute any and all other instruments and documents as they deem appropriate to give effect to said Agreement for the intent and purposes of this resolution.

Resolution carried by unanimous vote.

In witness whereof, the undersigned Auditor of Decatur County, Iowa, has set her hand and affixed its corporate seal this 29th day of February, 2016.

Stephanie R. Daughton County Auditor Motion Boswell/Cornett to set March mileage rate at .45. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to set the hours for the March 7 Regular Session from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., so that they may travel to and attend the funeral of a former employee. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Cornett to approve and authorize Chairman Cornett to sign a letter of support for SCICAP. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t6 March 9, 2016

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

March 4, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 2:15 p.m. Present: J.R. Cornett and Jim Fulton. Absent: Gary Boswell. Also present were: County Auditor Stephanie Daughton, County Attorney Lisa Jeanes, Chief Deputy Ben Boswell, Clerk of Court Traci Tharp, Peggy Kost and Corey Lindsey.

Chairman Cornett opened the meeting at 2:15 p.m. Motion Fulton/ Cornett to approve the Agenda. AYES: Fulton, Cornett.

County Attorney Jeanes noted that while Supervisor Boswell is absent from today’s meeting, he is aware of the situation and has chosen to abstain from voting.

Chairman Cornett stated it was necessary to call for an emergency meeting on less than 24 hours’ notice as required by Iowa Code sections 21.3 and 21.4 due to the resignation of the Decatur County Sheriff, and it is necessary and prudent to appoint someone immediately who would have the full authority of the law.

The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter of resignation from Decatur County Sheriff Bert Muir. Motion Fulton/Cornett to accept the letter of resignation. AYES: Fulton, Cornett.

Motion Fulton/Cornett to appoint Ben Boswell as County Sheriff. AYES: Fulton, Cornett.

Clerk of Court Traci Tharp administered the oath of office to Boswell.

Motion Fulton/Cornett to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m. AYES: Fulton, Cornett.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t6 March 9, 2016

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT COURT CASES PENDING

Farmers Bank of Northern Mo vs. Barbara J. Callies, defendant. Petition filed.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Neva Louise Bixby vs. Robert J. Bixby, respondent. Decree granted.

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Mong Natan Vang, Maplewood, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Benjamin Robert Buchanan, Chaska, MN, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Benjamin Warren Bromeland, Buffalo Center, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Jonathan Scott Nicholson, Waukee, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Benjamin E. Long, Gardner, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Darin Wayne Martin, Lees Summit, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Paul Laurence Stewart II, Moreno Valley, CA, operation of motor vehicle with expired license. Total $132.50.

Andrew Welp Vanschepen, Waterloo, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Joshua Lynn Tefft, Tulsa, OK, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Terry Lea Mixdorf, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Briana Nicole Overhue, Pacific Junction, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $114.00.

Triska Marie Feltes, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Charissa Danae Thornton, Aurora, CO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Kaitlin Elizabeth Killinger, Carson, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Karen Jean Wilmes, Maryville, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Nancy Louise Murphy, Bedford, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Marcus Lee Lacy, Mt. Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Peter Isaiah Nelson, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Carolene Christine Joiner, Lineville, IA, failure to obey stop sign. Total $195.00.

Molly Crump, Sterling, IL, failure to obey stop sign. Total $262.50.

Molly Crump, Sterling, IL, speeding in school district. Total $112.50.

Martisa Shanise Fletcher, Kansas City, MO, drivers license suspended. Total $734.75.

Martisa Shanise Fletcher, Kansas City, MO, failure to maintain control. Total $486.25.

Megan Doris Gawlik, West Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

Peggy Green, Decatur, IA,

no seat belt. Total $127.50.

Peggy Green, Decatur, IA, obstructed view. Total $75.00.

Christopher Lee Hudlemeyer, Raymore, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $299.70.

Christopher Lee Hudlemeyer, Raymore, MO, no valid drivers license. Total $627.75.

Jaycee Layne Waugh, Grand River, IA, speeding under 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $112.50.

Todd Ryan Wilson, Commerce, TX, failure to use headlights. Total $131.25.

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

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City of Leon

Taking Bids for Mowing the Leon Cemetery The City of Leon will be accepting sealed bids for the mowing and maintaining of the Cemetery grounds for the 2016 mowing season.

Specifications for the maintenance requirements can be acquired at City Hall at 104 West 1st Street, Leon, Iowa. The City Council will take into account all bids and select the lowest responsible responsive bidder. All bids must be received no later than April 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

The Leon City Council Members have the right to reject any and all bids.

Phone: 641-446-6221.

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PUBLIC NOTICE There is an impending vacancy for the position of magistrate in Decatur County in Judicial Election District 5B. This vacancy will be created by the resignation of the Honorable Patrick W. Greenwood on March 24, 2016. The new magistrate will be assigned to the magistrate docket in Decatur County, but may be assigned to cover other counties in the Fifth Judical District as needed.

An applicant wishing to be considered for the position must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Iowa, a resident of Decatur County or a county contiguous to Decatur County (Clarke, Lucas, Ringgold, Union and Wayne), and be less than seventy-two years of age at the time of appointment.

The Magistrate Appointing Commission will meet on March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. to interview applicants and select a new magistrate.

Required application forms may be obtained from the Clerk of Court’s office, Decatur County, 207 North Main, Leon, Iowa or by emailing the Clerk of Court, Traci Tharp, at Traci.Tharp@iowacourts. gov. The names of persons serving on the Magistrate Appointing Commission are available from the Clerk of Court. Applicants should not contact individual commissioners prior to the interview date.

The application must be certified. The deadline for filing applications is March 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. The application and any letters of recommendation must be received in the office of the Decatur County Clerk of Court by that deadline to be considered. Applicants will supply six additional copies of the application and any letters of recommendation to the Clerk of Court at the time of the filing.

The business of the Magistrate Appointing Commission, including the interviews and subsequent deliberations, are subject to open meeting laws contained in the Iowa Code Chapter 22.

Dated: February 26, 2016 John D. Lloyd District Court Judge Chairperson, Decatur County Magistrate Appointing Commission

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Part-time caregiver/driver wanted for senior citizen. Pay rate negotiable. Call Vickie at 612-868-8457.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 POLICE OFFICER: The Indianola Police Department is taking applications for the positions of Police Officer. Applications can be obtained by visiting http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/ jobs.aspx

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QLF Transportation – Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits!

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

tf42c FOR RENT: Apartment, recently remodeled. 1 bedroom in Garden Grove. Laundry available. Appliances included. 641872-1363. tf2c

Located in the Iowa Great Lakes Corridor, Rust Publishing, NWIA has openings for staff in its sales and editorial departments.

A family-owned group of three newspapers located in Storm Lake, Spencer and Spirit Lake, Iowa, Rust Publishing offers opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. Sales staff should have a familiarity with digital marketing, while newsroom positions in hard news and sports are available. Full benefit packages included. Send your resume to: Paula Buenger, Group Publisher, Rust Publishing NWIA, PO Box 197, Spencer, IA 51301; or email to:pbuenger@spencerdailyreporter.com (INCN) HELP WANTED- GOVERNMENT

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HELP WANTED

Hopper Driver Wanted -- local runs -- home most nights -- few weekend runs

Call for more information: Brian’s Farm Supply, Inc. Lineville, IA 50147 641-876-6666

Baby Chicks Meat type Cornish Rox Broilers, Layers and Show chicks Silkies, Bantams, White Tail Japanese, Coachins....to name a few.

Call for Catalog!

446-4521 - Leon

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Smith Feeder Supply

641-446-4613

FOR SALE: 46 Registered Angus 18-month old bulls. Feed efficiency tested. Ultra sounded. All weights and IPDs available. Will keep until June. Werner Family Angus, Diagonal, IA. www.WernerFamilyAngus.com or 641-344-5059.

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

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HELP WANTED - PROFESSIONAL

APARTMENT FOR RENT: Clean 1 BR Apartment; Stove, refrigerator and most utilities furnished. NO Pets. Non-smoker preferred, need reference and proof of income. Rent starts at $350 for one person. 641-4426206. tf2c

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Crop Ground to Rent Looking to rent crop ground in Decatur County for the 2016 season.

Barbed H Alfalfa 660-425-2629

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

Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c JANE JONES Painting & Wallpapering 641-203-1076 or 641-877-9991 tf51c NOTICE: Catholics Come Home Program - We are looking for all Catholics in and around our counties and inviting them to please come back home to our parish families of Saint Brendan, Leon; Sacred Heart, Chariton; and Saint Francis, Corydon. Please come home to experience our Jubilee Year of Mercy with our Spiritan Priest, Reverend Onuora Amaechi Felix, c.s.sp. 641-446-4789 or 641217-0516 cell.

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

Pasture Land for Lease

The Commissioners of the Wayne-Ringgold-Decatur County Solid Waste Management will offer the following described plot of land located in Decatur County, State of Iowa.

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

Jim Johnston Broker

641-446-4295

FOR SALE

Pat Vanderflute Sales

641-446-6936

NEW: 3 BR, 2 BA, Split Foyer next to the bike trail, located on 1.3 acres, 2 car det. garage, plus 1 car detached ..................................................................$139,000.00 NEW: In Grand River - 3 BR, 2 BA, Manufactured Home Ready for New Family!

Cement block foundation with det. 2 car garage, plus! ............................................$67,000.00 109 NW Cedar Ridge 2007 Ranch Home, 2 car garage, finished basement, 4 BR, 3 baths with a wrap around porch on 2.4 acres with wooded area, also a “shop” bldg. (24x30) heated & insulated.

Beautiful home & setting ....................................................................REDUCED $255,000.00 Country Living! Acreage-2.0 w/ 2009 Modular Home, 3 BR & 2 BA, wrap around deck, 2 car garage plus a single car garage. Deck area has a 5 ft. depth pool included. ................................................................................ PRICED TO SELL! $159,000.00

Commencing at a point where the North edge of the State highway # 2 right-of-way meets the West edge of County Highway # 294, thence in a Westerly direction along the North edge of Highway # 2 right-of-way 2,450 feet, thence in a Northwesterly direction to the center of Section 33, thence East to the West edge of Highway # 294, thence South to the Point of Beginning, all in Section 33, Township 69 North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M. (containing 59 acres, more or less). The lease will be for a period from the 1st day of May 2016, to the 1st day of December 2016, and the 1st day of May 2017, to the 1st day of December 2017. There will be, not to exceed, 25-30 cow-calf pairs, plus one bull on pasture and tenant will not be allowed to hay the land, it must be pastured.

Tenant shall be responsible for the weed control, the Landlord will furnish the chemicals to control said weeds. Tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance of fences, Landlord will provide material to repair said fences. Tenant shall provide Proof of Liability Insurance. Tenant shall be responsbile for 100% cost of fertilizing the pasture as needed. Landlord shall have a continuous right to enter the premises, as necessary to construct or maintain any structure, all fencing around such structures shall be the sole responsibility of the Landlord. If part of the above premises is required for use by the Landlord the number of acres used shall be eliminated from the lease on a pro-rated basis.

The Landlord will allow the Tenant use of the rural water system on the property for the watering of cattle. The Tenant is responsible for providing the tank, hose and any other items deemed necessary to provide water to his livestock. The minimum monthly charge for the SIRWA. Once the minimum charge has been reached, the Tenant will pay everything over the monthly rate.

Split Level Home with 2 car garage, 3BR 2 BA, and family room. Located on the edge of town with a spacious yard! New septic by seller! Located at 1405 NE. Poplar......$140,000.00

All bids submitted shall be firm, sealed and should be sent to WRD, Post Office Box 435, Corydon, Iowa 50060, lease payment shall be made no later than the 10th after the Contract is awarded, at a location determined by the Landlord.

Notice of Lease given by order of The WRD Solid Waste Commission with the right to reject any and all bids.

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

All bids must be sealed and submitted to Sue Ruble, WRD Landfill, PO Box 435, Corydon, Iowa 50060, by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Bids will be opened at the WRD Commissioner’s on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Landfill in Grand River, IA.

Completely Remodeled 3BR & 1 1/4 BA., with a wrap around deck, large fenced in yard. Located at 1208 S. Main St. ........................................................................$80,000.00

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 9, 2016

CD Pep Band Joins History at Girls State BB

(Part of 50 Years of Pep Band Celebrated at State Basketball Tournament)

In the Iowa Girls’ High School State Basketball Tournament Program the following is stated: Music and entertainment have gone hand-in-hand with the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball for many years. 2016 marks the 50th year that a pep band played at the state tournament.

In March of 1966, the BGM pep band, under the direction of Roger Maxwell, was invited to play in the opening round of the tournament by then - IGHSAU Executive Secretary E. Wayne Cooley. The band played both the afternoon and evening session of the tournament.

Under the direction of Aaron Comer, Central Decatur Band Instructor, the following pep band members participated in the Central Decatur Pep Band last Monday, February 29, during the CD Girls’ High School Basketball game: Flute: Brittany Cunningham, Juliann Houk, Ashlyn Rumley, Katrina Brennan, Tara Showers, Heather Crist, Brooke Vecchio, and Alyssa Rhum; Clarinet: Tori Ewing, Haylee Horn, Taylor Proctor, Cassie Cannon, Chase Miner, and Gabby Burdess; Alto Sax: Jaden Brammer, Brianna Keeney, Meghan Horney, Arykah Wiseman, Trae Petty, and Gideon Porter; Tenor Sax: Ian Legg and Vanessa Reed; Bari Sax: Nick Bishop and Cody Richardson; Trumpet: Nathan Fierce, Craig Beavers, Hannah Roberts, Addy Frank, and Wyatt Dale; Trombone: Ben Savely and Jayci Parmer; Baritone: Trae Reed and Shawn Swanson; Acoustic Bass: Keegan Bethards; Percussion: Makenzie Rumley, Mary Lindsey, Tyler Davis, Levi Clark, Evan Karsjens, and Kole Minnick; and Bells: Lora Bush.

REAL ESTATE

AUCTION

HOUSEHOLD

Real Estate sells at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12 on location at 205 East 3rd Street, Leon.

Household Auction to follow 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12 Decatur County Fairgrounds Leon, IA

Bonnie Clark is CD’s Great Sportsmanship Winner Each school at the Iowa State Girls’ High School Basketball tournament, nominates a person who has been an outstanding sportsperson and booster for their team.

Bonnie Clark was honored as the Central Decatur Sportsmanship Winner at the State Tournament.

Immediately prior to the team introductions last Monday, February 29, at the first round game for CD, a presentation was made at center court to the two recipients, Clark for Central Decatur and the Western Christian winner, chosen by the two participating teams.

A $250 award was also presented to each school at that time.

REAL ESTATE 1 bedroom home, electric heat, good roof, sits on large corner lot, vinyl siding, all appliances stay with the house including a new window A/C. Good location, close to city square.

TERMS: 10% down day of sale and balance due upon closing.

10x16 Kauffman storage building will sell following real estate. Near new, will need to be moved.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Hall tree; 2 bar chairs; dinette table and 4 chairs; maple dresser with mirror; 5 drawer chest; small armoire; oak ornamental fireplace; 2 cushion couch; recliner; maple lamp table; coolers; pots and pans; floor lamp; Kirby sweeper; lots of misc.

MOWERS, TOOLS & MISC.

Newer Troybilt 30 in. cut riding mower; push mower; wheel barrow; new Makita sawzall; portable air compressor; Stihl chainsaw; spade; post jobbers; rakes; hoes; sockets; end wrenches; large crescent wrenches; drop cords; 24’x24’ canvas tarp; New 4’ dog kennel; new Reese hitch fits Ford pickup; chains and binders; gas cans; car ramps; patio table with 2 chairs and umbrella; 2 rolls of yard pet fencing; Charbroil gas BBQ grill; bird bath; 8 ‘ folding table; gun cleaning supplies; Colt AR magazines; .22 ammo; 300 Win mag ammo and more; brass spittoon; harness hames; other antiques; Ike dollars; Kennedy half dollars; air rifle

VEHICLES

2003 Buick Century 106 K ; 2001 Ford Ranger pickup 125K; 1963 Willys Jeep SSV Model, for restoration.

Russell McDaniel, owner TERMS:Cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Picture I.D. required to obtain bidding number, unless known to auction company. LUNCH SERVED and RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.

Hamilton / Applegate Auctions Merrill 515-238-3714

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Karen Brown, left, Senior Associate Director of the IGHSAU, prented Bonnie Clark with the Sportsmanship Award at center court just prior to the start of the Lady Cards state game against Western Christian.

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