Ljr may 11 2016

THE NEWSPAPER THAT SERVES ALL DECATUR COUNTY

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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

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VOLUME 85 - NUMBER 15

Pines to Palms – Jefferson Highway Documentary Filming in Leon Next Week Darrell Johnston, son of Mary and Jim Johnston and a 2006 graduate of Central Decatur, along with Josiah Laubenstein, both of whom are with Highway Walkers Media, started May 6 from Winnipeg, Canada to drive the Jefferson Highway to New Orleans, LA. As they follow the route south, they will be filming a documentary along the way as they stop in various towns and cities. They are driving a 1954 Chevy and as they get close to Leon it is their wish that individuals will join them as they go through Decatur County by driving as many classic vintage cars as possible. The older the better.

In addition, while in Leon

Summer Ball has Begun

(photo by Mary Lindsey)

Soon to See a Face Lift of the Leon Noel Park - DEKKO Pledges Were Met The City of Leon 2 to 1 matching grant of $50,000 DEKKO Foundation has been met. The city was able to raise their required $25,000 thanks to the following donations: Monetary donations: Cen-

tral Tank Coatings, Plaza Furniture, Ann Swartz, Jim McNay, Leon’s New Horizon’s, Decatur County Rotary, Jim and Lois Slade, ISG, Sally Dykes, Jeanne Vogel, Terry and Jeanne Boyd, Jerry and Tracey Parsons, Ar-

Local Letter Carriers’ Help Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – Saturday, May 14th Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation.

Led by letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFLCIO), with help from rural letter carriers, other postal employees and other volunteers, the drive has delivered more than one billion pounds of food the past 24 years.

Carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices and deliver them to local community food banks, pantries and shelters. Nearly 1,500 NALC branches in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands are involved.

To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on Saturday, May 14th. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and delivered to an area food bank or pantry, where it is available for needy families.

With 49 million people facing hunger every day in America, including nearly 16 million children, this drive is one way you can help those in your own city or town who need help.

The drive comes at a critical time as food pantries have watched their supplies dwindle from those collected during the holidays.

The drive also comes just before many school systems end their academic year, and that often can mean a suspension in subsidized meals for many students.

Examples of non-perishable food items include: Peanut butter Canned soup Canned meats and fish Canned vegetables, fruits and juices Boxed cereal Boxed dinner kits Pasta and rice Please note that any outdated food must be disposed of.

All food collected will be delivered to the local food pantry at the Decatur County Outreach Center in Leon. The pantry does not receive any state or federal funding and relies solely on donations.

nold and Shari Norman, Jetco, Thomas and Joann Spear.

Farmer’s Bank of Leon, Chem Sult, Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, Nelson and Sue Hershberger, Richard and Jennifer Vecchio, Chat Mobility, Whitfield and Eddy, Lana and David Linhart, Greg Crocker, Miller Insurance/Shon and Jess Kofoid, Leon Napa.

Commercial Roof Coating/ Ivan and Darla Stoltzfus, Mildred Laffoon, Ted and Barbara Skinner, Barb Horn, Doug and Nancy Price, Linda Decker, Schwan’s Cares Fundraiser, Shannon and Lorrie Scrivner, Sue Kelly, Marilyn Lesan, Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI), Jodi and Bill Wharff, Zach and Kelly Clark.

Reinhold and Sandy Kunze, Alliant Energy, Great Western Bank, Rodney Zimmerman, South Central Cellular/Marilyn Saxton, Dan and Bridget Cox, Marie and Tim Buckingham, Joe and Marcia Stephens, Mary Ellen Stanley and Jack DePond, Rodger Gatton, Marge Hill,

Carl and Irene Savely, Shaun and Samantha Schaff, Mark and Stephanie Mendenhall, Donna Thompson, Charliena Carter, Shelda Hill, Lowell Martin, Tracey and Eric Dale.

Stan and Dora Marcus, Brandt Crocker, Amber Richards, Hour Place 2, Hour Place 2 Donation Bucket, Hour Place 2 Pizza Fundraiser, Carla and Robert Uetz, Wendy and Tom Howard, Tammy Foland, Pete and Justine Buckingham, Rick and Marilyn Hawkins.

Troy Kunze, Guy and Bonnie Clark, Brenda Fulton, James Durell, Donna and Gail Duerr, Bobette Lindsey, The Leon Journal-Reporter, and Corey and Tonya Lindsey.

Donations of service/materials: Ideal Ready Mix, Zeigler Cat and The Leon Journal-Reporter.

Improvements that will be made with these monies are installing a sidewalk that will span the entire park, a new back stop on the main field, and expand parking.

Countdown to RAGBRAI® 77 Days

and Decatur County, Johnston hopes to interview as many people as he can who may have memories of the Jefferson Highway. For anyone wishing to speak with Darrell, contact Loring Miller or Corey Lindsey at 641-446-4151.

As they stop in Leon it is planned to have Mayor Allen Simmonds, issue a proclamation declaring it “Drive the Jefferson Highway Day.” The procession will then follow Highway 69 south to “Old” Highway 69 then continue on to Lamoni and into Missouri.

It is anticipated that the film crew in their 1954 Chevy will be in Leon sometime May 20, 21 or 22. More details next week.

Decatur County Hospital Celebrates National Hospital Week This year’s National Hospital Week runs from May 8-14. (contributed) Decatur County Hospital is using this opportunity to remind the community that a hospital is more than a place where people go to heal – it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope as hospitals are essential to a healthy community.

The nation’s largest health care event, National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 when it was suggested by a magazine

editor who hoped a community wide celebration would alleviate public fears about hospitals. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to facilities across the country.

“I appreciate the year-round dedication of our employees, providers, and administrative team, for their commitment to being one of the safest, highest quality hospitals in Southern Iowa,” stated Linda Chastain, (continued on page 12)

BBQ Competition and Southern Iowa Rock-n-Roll Reunion NOTICE: Due to incorrect information we received, below is a correction with the corrected date of event.

On Saturday, May 14, a Decatur County BBQ and music event will be held at the Deca-

tur County Fairgrounds, with a cook off starting at 5:00 a.m.

The cost is $50 per team with categories of: loin, chicken, sauce and dessert.

A tasting will be provided (continued on page 12)

Seniors Presented with Arion Awards; Music Awards

Hunter Smith received the Arion Award for vocal. He was recognized on May 3 during the Spring Concert. He is pictured here with CD Vocal Director Beth Hall.

Tori Ewing received the Arion Award for instrumental. She was recognized on May 3 during the Spring Concert. She is pictured here with CD Band Director Aaron Comer.

The 2016 Arion Awards were presented during the 7-12 Spring Music Concert, held May 3, to Hunter Smith for vocal and Tori Ewing for instrumental.

The custom of bestowing gifts to outstanding musicians dates back over 2000 years to the time of Arion. Mythology says that this legendary musician and poet lived in about 625 BC. He was the most popular musician of his time and was showered with gifts wherever he went.

The Arion Award, established in 1938, is the oldest and most prestigious award given to high school students

He has been in numerous plays and musicals, played a plethora of sports, held offices in ROCCS and FFA, went to state for speech, is a member of National Honor Society, and has been on the Honor Roll all four years.

Smith is a very talented musician and has set a great example for others around him to follow.

This year’s Arion Award winner for instrumental, Tori Ewing, has been in a number of activities throughout her band career.

Some highlights include: high school band member for 4 years, marching/pep band member for 4 years, drum

for outstanding achievements in band, orchestra and chorus.

Selection of this honor is based upon the student’s individual contribution to his or her musical organization, scholastic achievement, musicianship and demonstration of personal qualities in keeping with the school’s standards.

The Rotary Club of Decatur County and Central Decatur High School have been recognizing a student from band and choir with the Arion Award since 1955.

This year’s Arion Award winner for vocal, Hunter Smith, has been in choir all four years.

major for 1 year, performed at any and all activities that have been asked of her, and participated in State FFA Band. Additionally, Ewing is involved in many extra-curricular activities, as well as the National Honor Society, and has maintained a grade point average of approximately 3.95.

The Intovolatura award was presented to Madison Blades

by Mrs. Beth Hall, CD Choir Director. This award is given to a student showing great effort during choir rehearsals (continued on page 12)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Reporter Established 1864 Journal Established 1868

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR DECATUR COUNTY

The Leon Journal-Reporter Corey R. Lindsey Publisher - Owner

Past Publisher - Owners Gary D. Lindsey and William R. Lindsey William L. Lindsey Will F. Lindsey Periodical Class Postage paid at Leon, Iowa 50144 Published at 110 North Main Street Leon, Iowa, weekly.

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LOCALS Brown Graduates with Honors and Double Major

Brandon James Brown, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduated from University of Nebraska, Omaha, on May 6, 2016 with honors and a double Bachelor of Music degree, with emphasis on arts and administration.

He has accepted a financial administrative position with the Omaha office of NEI Global Relocation.

Brandon is the son of Christine Brown of Council Bluffs and the late Russell Brown, grandson of Barbara and Earl Brown of Sturgis, South Dakota and Earlene Buckingham of Kellerton, Iowa and the late Larry Buckingham and the late Gordon Stout.

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NORMAN, Darlyne, 94, of Leon, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa.

Survivors include her sons: Erroll Norman and wife, Louise, of Copan, Oklahoma and Gale Norman and wife, Kathy, of Leon.

THROCKMORTON, John Jackson, 78, of Weldon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his home. No services are planned at this time. Interment will be held in the Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Iowa, at a later date.

Arrangements were through Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa.

COOK, Richard "Dick" William, 89, of Van Wert, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Dwayne Hendrichs officiating. Interment was held in the Van Wert Cemetery, Van Wert, Iowa.

DAVIS, Freda A., 93, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Fairmont, NE. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Fairview Manor Chapel in Fairmont, NE, with Pastor Ralph Gaines officiating. Interment will be held at the New Salem Church Cemetery near Leon, Iowa, at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Fairview Manor or the McCool United Methodist Church.

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GODDEN, Raymond Leroy, 69, of Tarkio, Missouri, formerly of Kellerton, Iowa, died on Thursday, April 28, 2016, from a short battle with cancer. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Maple Row Cemetery, Kellerton, Iowa, with Chaplin Angie Cluck officiating.

grandchildren; sister, Pat Smith of Afton, Iowa; brother, Jim and Donella Cook of Creston, Iowa; Marilyn’s brothers, Garry and Kathi Hainline and Ted and Carolyn Hainline; her sistersin-law, Avis Hainline and Cherri Hainline; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

OBITUARIES JOHN JACKSON THROCKMORTON John Jackson Throckmorton, age 78, of Weldon, Iowa, the son of John Herman and Dorothy (Jackson) Throckmorton, was born May 20, 1937, at Newton, Iowa. He died at his home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

John graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Iowa. He then served in the United States Navy for two years. Following his honorable discharge, John attended Simpson College. He then started farming with his dad and continued after his father died.

He was married to Karen B. Lundy. They were blessed with two children, Kevin and Lesa.

Later, after Karen’s death, John was united in marriage to Joan Elizabeth Gray in Thayer, Iowa on April 13, 2002. She was mother to two adult children, David Waite and companion Jennifer and Linda Lout and husband Marlin.

In his free time John enjoyed reading detective books.

He and Joan traveled the continental United States in their RV for several years. They enjoyed every minute of it. In 2011, they settled down in Weldon and remained there until his death.

At one time, John was a member of the American Legion.

Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife, Joan of Weldon, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

RICHARD WILLIAM COOK Richard William Cook, age 89, of Van Wert, Iowa, the son of James Wavel and Myrtle Irene (Blauer) Cook, was born May 22, 1926, at the family’s rural home outside of Diagonal, Iowa.

He died at his Van Wert home on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Dick, as he was known, grew up and attended country school.

He farmed all of his working life and also worked road construction when Interstate 35 was built in Iowa. Over the years, he also worked for Saxton, Inc., and the Leon Sale Barn. He loved to play pitch and bean bag toss. He also loved to fish and deer hunt and in the 70’s and 80’s, he and the family coon hunted.

Dick was united in marriage to Marilyn Jean Hainline on April 17, 1948, at Mount Ayr, Iowa. They started their married life in Afton, Iowa then Grand River, Iowa and to their farm north of Van Wert, Iowa.

Dick never retired; he always kept his fingers in the farmwork.

In earlier years, Dick was a member of the Van Wert Volunteer Fire Department and the Van Wert United Methodist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Sadie Judah; brother-in-law, Mike Smith; Marilyn’s parents, Clifford and Dorothy Hainline; her brothers, Terry, Lyndell, Larry, and Chuck; and her sister-in-law, Doris Hainline. Survivors include wife Marilyn, his children, Richard “Dick”, Jr. and Shirley Cook, Dan and Carol Cook, Diane and Dean Allen, Doug Cook, Debbie and Jim Whistler, Donna and Rod Norman, all of Van Wert, Iowa, Doris and Gary Loy of Murray, Iowa, Shad Cook and wife, Lesley of Leon, Iowa and Todd Cook of Van Wert; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great, great

RAYMOND LEROY GODDEN Raymond LeRoy Godden, son of Glen and Viola (Laird) Godden, was born February 17, 1947 at Creston, Iowa.

Raymond grew up in the Kellerton area and attended country school at Grand River before graduating from Grand Valley High School.

Raymond’s lifelong career and love was for trucks: red Peterbuilts in particular. At 16 years of age, Raymond began driving a rock truck for Charlie Gorman. He would eventually drive a milk route picking up the raw milk in the Kellerton area.

He had a bread truck route delivering bread to southern Iowa and northern Missouri; and he would eventually move to over the road truck driving delivering a variety of products cross country.

Raymond’s other passion and love was for his Lord. He moved to Dallas, Texas and graduated in 1985 from Christ For The Nations College with an Associate in Theology. Raymond ministered on the road and preached Jesus Christ to all he met. His passion for driving trucks lasted 51 years but his passion for Jesus Christ was for 35 years and into eternity.

Raymond was a musician and in his earlier years, he played guitar and drums in a band. He was offered a job

by Ernest Tubb to come play the drums in his band but the road’s call was louder! Raymond did some auctioneering in his younger days too.

On April 14, 1984, Raymond married Donna Jo Ernst in Dallas, Texas. Together they trucked and have lived in Tarkio, Missouri the past 21 years.

In March of 2016, Raymond was diagnosed with cancer and at 5:45 p.m., on April 28, 2016, Raymond went home to the Lord whom he loved and served.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Philip.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Donna of Tarkio, MO; children Willie (friend Donna) Godden of Kellerton, IA, Angela (Mike) Mercer of Mount Ayr, IA, Eric (Erika) Godden of Creston, IA, and Matthew and Michelle, both of Des Moines, IA; step-children Tracy Bowen of Texas, Patricia Fraser of Florida, Michael (Jennifer) Winston of Oregon, Tommy (Bonnie) Wilson of Stanberry, MO; several grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; sisterin-law Bonnie Godden of Bedford, IA; mother-in-law Joann Ernst of Sherman, TX; brother-in-law Randy Ernst of Sherman, TX; other relatives and a host of good friends.

A memorial fund has been established in his name to be decided later.

FREDA A. DAVIS Freda A. Davis, age 93, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Fairmont, NE. She was born on June 29, 1922 near Leon, IA to Roy and Merle (Dale) Blakesley, the third of four children. She graduated from Leon Public School at age 16.

Freda was a lifelong caregiver to her family and all the International Association of Machinist members in Des Moines, IA where she was office manager for many years. She loved gardening, playing cards and spending time with her family.

Freda is survived by her sister Vaeniece (Bob) Davis of McCool Jct., NE; niece Margaret Nielsen of Blair, NE; nephews, Merville (Linda) Blakesley of Lebanon, TN, Marble Blakesley of Whitewater, WI and Marvin (Melinda) Blakesley of White-

From the A.D...

mance at the state meet this past weekend. We had a couple of champions and some runnerups for the boys. The future looks bright.

Golf and track qualifying meets start this week. Everyone is working hard to try and qualify for the state meets.

Booster Club Golf Tournament coming up on June 4th.

Contact Zach or myself to sign up.

water, WI; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Freda is also survived by Sue Ann Stephens of Springfield, MO, Debbie (Dean) Pettit of Mt. Ayr, IA; and special friend Michelle Schriever of Lebonon, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister and husband Josephine and John Shook, brother and wife Merville and Velma Blakesley, nephews, Larry and J.R. Shook, nephew-inlaw David Nielsen.

mato, Hawaiian baked beans, coleslaw, hot spiced fruit, coffee, milk.

Monday, May 16 - Homemade meatloaf, tomato gravy, diced redskin potatoes, cabbage and carrots, wheat bread, strawberry applesauce, coffee, milk.

Tuesday, May 17 - Honey mustard chicken, ranch beans, broccoli tomato salad, wheat roll, peach crisp, coffee, milk.

Wednesday, May 18 - Beef cabbage casserole, whole kernel corn, cornbread muffin, lemon bar, coffee, milk.

by Guy Clark Rain is slowing things on the track project but more sidewalks and the pillars were poured this past week. Roof also put on the concession stand. Bleachers and goalposts in the near future if the rain lets up a little.

We may not have a track to work on this year but that didn’t stop the JH track teams from putting in a strong perfor-

Letters to Editor Dear Editor:

GARDEN TIME

Yes, it’s time to get that garden planted. You know what, it’s only 2 ½ months until county fair time. That’s when I hope all of you can enter your prize garden produce into the county fair.

The Van Laars used to have many entries in the county fair and state fair. They are not able to participate any more since Don’s death. When I was in 4-H, one of the old buildings was chuck full of flowers, vegetables and fruits, as well as canned goods.

Let’s make this year’s fair one of the best.

We need competition, that’s what makes it interesting. You can get an open class premium book at the Decatur County Extension office prior to the fair.

Hope to see all of you there.

Charles M. Warren 300 NE Q St. Leon, Iowa 50144

Leon Community Meal Site Menu

(Connections AAA Congregate)

Res. are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. Prior Day - 446-4433 Wednesday, May 11 - Roast beef, brown gravy, whipped potatoes, California vegetable blend, multi-grain bread, frosted birthday cake, coffee, milk.

Thursday, May 12 - Lemon pepper chicken, rotini with garlic and red pepper, Brussels sprouts with cheese, multigrain bread, mandarin oranges, coffee, milk.

Friday, May 13 - Hamburger patty on wheat bun, lettuce, to-

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Wednesday, May 11 - Ham/ egg/cheese slider or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Thursday, May 12 - Biscuits & gravy or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Friday, May 13 - (Grab-ngo breakfast) Cinna mini, 4 oz package fresh fruit milk.

Monday, May 16 - Toast and sausage patty or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Tuesday, May 17 - Banana bread or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

Wednesday, May 18 - Hot pocket or cereal and toast, juice or fruit choice, milk.

LUNCH Wednesday, May 11 - Pizza, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, hummus, lettuce, pears, watermelon, milk.

Thursday, May 12 - French toast sticks, eggs/sausage link, broccoli and carrots, mandarin oranges, tator rounds, juice, milk.

Friday, May 13 - Tex-Mex pork bowl, corn chips or bowl, lettuce/tomato, peppers, strawberries and bananas, klinker bar, milk.

Monday, May 16 - Hamburger on bun, cheese slice, French fries, corn, lettuce, tomato, onion, carrots, apple slices, pears, milk.

Tuesday, May 17 - Chicken popcorn, green beans, carrots, hummus, broccoli, cauliflower, applesauce, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, milk.

Wednesday, May 18 - Beef nachos, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, carrots, corn-nbean salsa, mandarin oranges, grapes, milk.

Home Health Aide Position Available Part-Time

We are a family-owned home health care agency that is looking for a qualified applicant who will provide personal care assistance, homemaking services, or respite cares to our clients. The position is for daytime hours. Home health experience is preferred, but we would consider a Certified Nursing Assistant or other caregiver experience, and we would also consider training the right individual. Dependability, ability to lift, reliable transportation, reference check, and criminal background check are required.

-- Paid Personal Days -- Mileage Paid -- Paid Sick Days -- Travel Time Paid -- Weekends and -- Credit Union Holidays not scheduled

Interested individuals should contact Cindy Johnson, RN, Administrator at (641) 446-8953, or apply in person at 303 SW Lorraine, Leon, IA 50144.

Social News Commemorative Plaque Presented to Leon Library

A marble plaque commemorating the M.N. Viner Endowment was presented to the Leon Public Library by Mary Johnston at the April Board Meeting. The plaque was etched by Jim Johnston and framed by Larry McAlpin.

95th Birthday

Join the family of Dorothy Brolin to celebrate her 95th birthday on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 with a card shower. The

family invites friends and former students to help honor her.

Cards may be sent to Dorothy Brolin, 1201 NW Church St., Leon, IA 50144.

Trinity Christian Church VBS

Trinity Christian Church 16773 State Hwy 2 Decatur, IA June 6-9 From 5:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

For more information, call: 712-830-8971

Beef Management Workshops Set in Southern Iowa

Beef producers are invited to attend either of two Spring 2016 Beef Management Workshops offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Beef Center in Warren and Madison counties in late May. The workshops will focus on new ideas in fescue usage, how marketplace factors will impact cow-calf producers, and antimicrobial resistance and other disease trends. Iowa State Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Joe Sellers said the two evening workshops will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the following dates and locations: • May 23 – Pizza Ranch, 1709 N Jefferson Way, Indianola • May 24 – Pizza Ranch, 1009 North 1st Ave., Winterset “J. Dusty Loy from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln will provide an update on antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility fundamentals, also with trends in BRD and pinkeye,” Sellers said. “This is an opportunity for cattle producers to ask questions about current and potential disease issues facing their operations.”

Workshop Topics • U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef - how and when will the marketplace impact cow-calf producers? – Dr. Dan Loy, ISU feedlot and beef nutrition specialist and Iowa Beef Center director • New ideas on fescue, including how will cow-calf mineral programs change? –Joe Sellers, beef program specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach • Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Fundamentals, trends in BRD and Pinkeye – Dr. J. Dustin Loy, UNL diagnostic microbiologist A dinner buffet is available for payment upon arrival; there is no additional fee for the workshop. Registration begins at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Sellers by phone at 641203-1270 or email at sellers@iastate.edu For more information see the program flier at http:// w w w. i o w a b e e f c e n t e r. o r g / events/2016beefmgtworkshop. pdf.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016

New-2-U contributed $250 to the Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center.

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Pictured: Naida Hill (New-2-U Co-Manager), Kolton Hewlett (New-2-U Sec./Treas.), Peggy Kost (Crisis Intervention), and Sue Kelly (New-2-U President).

The Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center is an advocacy program supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuse, dating violence, stalking and homelessness in southwest Iowa. Their services include advocacy, shelter, support groups, accompaniment, and many others. All of their services are free, voluntary, and confidential.

Through leadership and education, CIAC works collaboratively with the community to promote social change and

to end violence. The advocacy provided encompasses an array of services including a 24 hour crisis line, housing, safety planning, support and educational groups, individual counseling, English and Spanish translation/interpretation, court accompaniment, hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, prevention education, professional training and community education.

They have a 24-hour Crisis line (toll free) at 1-800-4004884.

Students Participate in Ag Awareness Day Agriculture Awareness Day was held on Friday, May 6 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds in Leon. This event, which has been hosted by the Decatur

County Farm Bureau for over 20 years, was originally started

by Mrs. Shirley Kessel of Lamoni. She handed the reins over to Mrs. Heidi Bell who ran

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

They have always provided services in Decatur County, put now have a dedicated office area in the Decatur County Community Services building on the East side of the square.

Peggy Kost, the Domestic Abuse Specialist for the area, is in Leon every Friday and other days throughout the week as needed.

For more information about the Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center, visit their Facebook page or their website. the program for approximately 5 years before passing it on to Ms. Rosa Sondag in 2011.

“The goal of Agriculture Awareness Day has always been to advocate for agriculture,” said Ms. Rosa Sondag, CentralTrail FFA Advisor. “Educating about the opportunity available in agriculture is incredibly important, but it is also important to allow for learning about how agriculture products go from field to fork.”

Agriculture Awareness Day has always put a focus on diversity, and invites individuals that can educate about many different areas of agriculture. Agriculture Awareness Day is also made possible by the support of the Decatur County Cattlemen who provide hamburgers for the event, and Long Creek Outfitters who provides a bag for every student.

At this year’s Agriculture Awareness Day, 4th and 5th grade students from Central Decatur, Lamoni, Mormon Trail and Franklin Mennonite schools enjoyed the following presentations: Sheep Produc(continued on page 12)

Dr. Bryan Nowlin

Loebsack Rep. to Hold Office Hours

Lamoni Family Care Chiropractic 303 S. Linden Lamoni, Iowa

Call

641-784-6677

Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Evenings by appointment

Isaiah Roberts tries his hand at roping during Ag Day.

(photo by Mary Lindsey)

North Lumber & Home Center

Upcoming

on select stock models

Ends May 31 BIG SAVINGS

with the purchase of any standard size

LARSON Storm Door April 15-May 31, 2016

Receive a $10 mail-in rebate when you spend $100-$199 per door Receive a $20 mail in rebate when you spend $200 or more per door.

401 N. Main St -- Leon 641-446-4196 Rebate valid on any standard size LARSON storm door. Limit 2 purchases per customer/family. Not valid with any other offer.

Real Estate Auction Saturday, June 4 - 1:00 p.m.

516 South Linden St. Lamoni, IA 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home located on paved street. Nice lot with several mature shade trees. 1 car basement garage. Basement has kitchenette and bathroom. Top floor and basement have separate, outside entrances. Gas heat, central air, newer roof, 5’x30’ deck on back side of house. All appliances stay with home. Nice home in quiet neighborhood.

Terms: 10% down day of auction. Balance due upon closing, approximately 30 days.

Taxes prorated to day of possession. Closing handled by Verle Norris Law Office, Leon, IA.

Leslie Johnson Estate Delores Johnson - executor

Hamilton / Applegate Auctions 641-446-8659, 515-238-3714, 641-344-1201 See photos on www.missouri-iowa-classifieds.com.

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, May 17 at the Decatur County courthouse from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016

TWICE TOLD TALES 35 Years Ago (May 14, 1981) The Leon Lions Club celebrated their 25th Anniversary, May 9. Featured speaker for the event was Terry Collins, President of the Gilman Lions Club and former member of the Leon Lions Club. Special honors were given to the 4 charter members who were still members of the Leon Club. President Chet Redman honored John Moore, Warren “Pete” Hanthorn, Leo Nick Hembry and Dale Cowles.

The County Conservation Boards and the Soil Conservation Districts were co-sponsoring the Youth Leadership Conservation Program.

Poetry by Decatur County residents, Eleanora Miller and Wilma Clements, Leon, and Betty Collins, Lamoni, were included in the 1981 edition of Lyrical Iowa.

Fifty seniors received diplomas during the Central Decatur commencement exercises which were held at the Flockhart Field.

The “Queen of Country Music,” Kitty Wells along with husband, Johnny Wright and son Robby Wright would be appearing at the K Bar C Supper Club.

The Decatur County State Bank personnel welcomed John Hendren, vice-president, to the staff. Hendren assumed his duties at the bank. He and his wife Becky, have three children, Chris, 7; Coby, 6; and Kari, 1 ½.

Sheriff Steve Layton presented Harold Buehl, radio operator, with a plaque of appreciation for his efforts in installing and placing the emergency generator into operation for the sheriff’s office and communication center.

Brad Binning was elected Grand Valley Student Council President for the 1981-82 school year.

Wiley Steven Willis, of Leon, was promoted to the rank of SFC E7, in ceremonies at the U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center (RCPAC) in St. Louis.

Dan Durell, Brian Lee Carlberg and Dave Graham were featured in the Senior Spotlight section of The Cardinal Crier.

Five new records were set at the Junior High track meet held at Southeast Warren. They were: the boy’s five flight hur-

dles; Larry Boswell in the 100 meter dash; Rex Daughton in the pole vault; Kelly Brenizer in the 50 yard dash; and the mile relay of Kristi Douglass, Tina Naylor, Vicky Green and Tina Vogel.

The highest award that can be received in the Church of the Nazarene was bestowed on Grace Johnston, an outstanding member and worker in the local church in Leon since 1950.

50 YEARS AGO (May 12, 1966) Newly elected Leon Teen Club officers were: Linda Crouse, Rick McKern, David Lane and Karlene Bailey.

Arch Stuteville and Ham Graves, of the Leon Western Auto Store, visited with Fred Lorenzen, nationally famous stock car racer, when they attended a merchandise show in Kansas City.

The following Decatur County boys were inducted into the U.S. Army on May 5: Robert A. Redman, Richard R. Anderson, Edward B. Wood and Tommie W. Jensen. They reported to Fort Leonard Wood, MO for basic training.

Mr. and Mrs. Harland Adams of Grand River caught two bass in a farm pond weighing over seven pounds.

Tom Moore, 14, son of Postmaster and Mrs. John Moore of Leon was awarded a William Cordingley Scholarship to Phillips Academy in Exeter, NH. These scholarships were awarded to Des Moines Register and Tribune carriers for their scholarship, character and the handling of their paper routes.

Ed Poush, vocal, and Gary Lindsey, instrumental, seniors at Central Community, received the coveted Arion award for their music participation. They were presented their awards by Lee Elson who represented the Leon Rotary Club who was the sponsor of the award.

The Central Community seniors loaded two chartered buses for their senior trip to Washington, D.C. Imogene Helton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Helton of Pleasanton and Larry Bruner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bruner of Leon were married at New Salem Baptist Church on Saturday, April 23.

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Mr. Henderson was born and raised in Ringgold County.

The Central Leon girls won their fourth track meet by winning the Chariton Triangular with a score of 96.5 over Chariton and Russell.

Horace Wiley, City Clerk, announced that he had taken over operation of Leon Lanes. His son Jim was assisting him.

75 YEARS AGO May 11, 1941 Redecorating the Strand - The interior of the Strand Theatre was being decorated and the walls fitted with material designed to improve the sound. The redecorating was being done by Gunnar Dahlstrom of Minneapolis and three assistants all specialists in theatre work. The material for the sound improvement was placed on the walls by George E. Penniwell and his assistants.

Clint Ballantyne, farmer, was seriously injured when he attempted to stop his car from rolling from a grease rack at the Poush filling station in Davis City. Ballantyne was working beneath the car when his left leg caught in the grease pan.

His leg was hoisted upward and the car started swaying. Mr. Ballantyne works for George Cotterill.

Drivers’ Licenses Expire in July - Applications for renewal of drivers’ licenses were to be received sometime during the present month according to the state license bureau. Drivers’ licenses expired July 5. Well over a million Iowans had drivers’ licenses.

Jack Strange, caretaker of the Noel and Harvey Parks, had both parks in fine condition. Jack started the upkeep of these parks some time ago for the season.

Pauline McKern of Leon, a member of the True Blue 4-H club had won a trip to Ames to the state convention from June 11 to 15, inclusive for a long time record. Mrs. H.C. Stanley was director of this club.

Marriage Licenses - Carroll Opal Rew and Maudie Delores Gray and John G. Smith and Elizabeth Annie Fisher.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Teater were the parents of an eight pound son. Mr. and Mrs. Doc Lukenbill were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Minor were the parents of a baby girl born April 25.

Fred Daughton of Mt. Ayr was here on business.

Bob George of Davis City was in Leon visiting friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Verdo Barnhouse and children of Grand River were in Leon. He was reelected as superintendent of schools at Grand River.

100 YEARS AGO May 12, 1916 Tearing Down the Tabernacle - Workmen started tearing down the tabernacle in which the recent revival meetings were held. An effort was made to raise sufficient funds to buy the building and keep it standing for use for public gatherings but the plan was abandoned.

Orr Stout bought the interest of his partner, Clyde Marvin, in the Leon bus and dray line and was given sole possession of the business. The equipment of the dray line included two motor buses, two motor trucks and a number of buses and drays drawn by horses.

Establish New Clothing Store at Davis City - M.F. Grimes, of the Kraft, Grimes Clothing Company, of this city, and his brother, Grissom Grimes, who had been in business at Troy, Kansas, had leased one of the store rooms in the Thos. Sutherland building at Davis City and would be opening a new clothing store therein.

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While Congress was not in session last week, Senator Charles Grassley held a town-hall type meeting Friday, May 6 at the Leon Community Center. Grassley, who is the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, sits on the Agriculture and Finance Committees, and leads a number of caucuses, fielded numerous questions and concerns from a large crowd that gathered in the east room of the center filling it to capacity. Senator Grassley discussed topics such as the Appointment of Judges, REACH Act, Bailouts verses Bankruptcy, Waters of the U.S., Federal Guidelines for Medicare and how it relates and affects small business and farmers. This meeting was part of Grassley’s continuation each year to have a presence in all 99 counties in Iowa. kicked by a horse and badly injured. Physicians were immediately called and it was found that an operation would be necessary in an effort to save his life. The injured man remained in a precarious condition.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott were the parents of a daughter born April 21. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davenport were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Jim

Cole were the parents of a baby girl.

Milt Truitt and sister, Sarah, of near Blockley came up to visit in Leon for a short time.

Harry Sell went to Weldon on business.

Orr Fetty, of near Davis City, was in Leon on business.

Mrs. Frank Farquhar returned from Pleasanton where she had been visiting.

Brett Boswell, Lamoni Community High School Freshman, to be a part of student musicians performing in Europe

Coe College, conduct the Iowa Ambassadors of Music band, and Dr. Lee Nelson, of Wartburg College, conducts the choir.

Thirty-five Iowa music teachers/musicians will assist in the musical preparation of the ensembles.

The music teachers instruct the students during the rehearsals in Grinnell, perform in the ensembles next to the students, and serve as advisors on the tour.

The 2016 European tour is IAM’s fifteenth trip. Since the group was established in 1988, over 5000 student musicians have delighted European audiences with their performances as Iowa Ambassadors of Music.

ing and furnishing goods would be carried.

G.B. Price, the north side clothier, was down at Lamoni the first of the week to meet a representative of a well known clothing manufacturer to buy goods for the coming fall and winter trade.

Joseph Minthorn, of Woodland Township, who had been working east of Lewisburg, was

Local high school musician, Brett Boswell from Lamoni Community High School will tour Europe with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music (IAM) July 3-18, 2016.

These local students are part of a select group of 350 student musicians, advisors and parents from across Iowa.

The 2016 tour is a 20-day event that includes four days of rehearsal in Grinnell Iowa, with a farewell concert at Grinnell College (Darby Gymnasium) on July 2 (7:00 pm).

The Ambassadors then have a 16-day concert tour covering England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Liechtenstein. The students will perform in each country except Liechtenstein.

Iowa Ambassadors of Music tours Europe on alternate years. To be considered for membership in IAM, students must be recommended by their school music teachers as having superior music skills and possessing high character.

After this initial recommendation, the students are contacted about the opportunity to participate in the tour.

This year the students perform in either the 200-member band or 150-member choir on the tour.

Brett plays the trumpet and was nominated by his band teacher, Mr. Lucas Trainer.

Being a member of the

Iowa Ambassador of Music tour means that through performance, the participants participate in a sharing of cultures. Most tourists visit and take from their experiences the Iowa Ambassadors of Music also give.

One of the highlights from past tours has been when the students realize the USA’s national march, the “Stars and Stripes Forever”, by John Philip Sousa, is a well-known and popular march in Europe.

The choir’s opportunity to perform its selections in settings with over a thousand-year heritage gives the students a chance to add a new page in the cultural venue of Europe.

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CORRESPONDENTS

“In the Library Loop” MARY STONER AND KATE ORTIZ

April 20th the BUS-eum (traveling bus-museum) made its way to Leon for Central Decatur students and community members to enjoy. The BUS-eum exhibit At Home in the Heartland: Forgotten Stories of How Iowans Got to be ‘Us’ included 10 exhibit panels throughout the bus explained by presenter, Irving Kellman., a 3-part video series, and a presentation by BUS-eum creator and Traces organization founder, Dr. Michael Luick-Thrams.

More information about the presenters and their organization can be found at traces.org.

We are processing 30 books added to the adult collection from the Buseum exhibit, and they will be available soon for checkout from the library.

Many of these books have an Iowa connection. Among the titles are: *SNAFUs and Love Letters: Memories of an Old GI *Out of Hitler’s Reach: The Scattergood (IA) Hostel for European Refugees *My Brother, Grant Wood (written by the artist’s sister) *Only the Least of Me is Hostage: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany *Packin’ Cats for the Arrrmeee: Fun on the Farm in the ‘Forties *Searching for Anne Frank: Letters from Amsterdam to Iowa Thanks to all who attended our Matching Grant Fundraiser Celebration on April 25th! We enjoyed music from Darrell Johnston and Kim Braun, and Bob Redman, Frank Binning, and Lorren Helton of ‘Reflections.’ Because of the generosity of many library supporters, we have met our SCICF Matching Grant Goal! This grant is added to the M.N. Viner Endowment which helps to support the summer reading program and special events hosted by the library such as puppet shows and other memorable performances like the Jerry Barlow concert. We appreciate your support of our efforts to continue to bring quality events and programming to this community.

The summer is fast approaching, and we are busy preparing for the summer reading program: “Ready, Set, Read!”

Friday, June 10th in the library parking lot will be our kick-off party for kids and adults of all ages. Stop in sometime between 5 and 7 pm to sign-up and enjoy free popcorn and prizes! You will receive information about programs, goals, prizes, and more! Teens and

adults, are you interested in entering to win one of three Kindle Fires? Kids, did you know your reading can earn you pool and movie passes and much more?!

You can even enter to win tickets to Adventureland! Join us June 10th or stop in the library anytime June 11 through July 15th to sign up for the summer reading program.

Students preschool through 8th grade, mark your calendars for Monday, June 27th at 1:00PM when the Science Center of Iowa visits the library for a presentation on Flight. Join us for this exciting, interactive event! Be sure to ‘like’ us on Facebook and visit our website at www.leon.lib.ia.us for all the latest library programs and news!

The children’s department has recently added a number of interesting new non-fiction books: Poetry for Young People

by Langston Hughes, Today’s NFL: 12 Reasons Fans Follow the Game, The 12 Most Amazing American Cities, 12 Things to Know About Political Parties, and Manners in Public.

Our library sale is filled with great bargains that change monthly. We currently have a wide selection of books, Ideals, two computer desks, and Aloe Vera plants!

We are encouraged by the positive comments we have received from patrons about the many changes underway, including delight at the more open and inviting space, shelving of adult large print items at the beginning of each genre, the many magazines available, and the convenience of being able to renew and reserve items with a phone call. Stop in soon to enjoy your 21st century library, and remember that ebooks are now available, too!

will be in the mix of everything, but still out of the way so your customers will have a great shopping experience! Several other events are being planned as well as a bake off. There will be four categories: Pies, cupcakes, cookies and an open class. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. There will be ribbons for the winners, a cash prize and of course those amazing bragging rights! (Minimum of 12 cookies/cupcakes). LeAnne Boles will be the contact person for the bake off. Still looking for volunteers to help plan and run games. Also keep watching for more information on the Grand River Ball field kickoff!

Memorial Day is quickly approaching, so don’t forget the Pancake Breakfast and the ceremony in town. On Saturday, May 28th there will be pancakes, French toast, sausage and ham, fruit and more at the Community Center with a free will donation taken. On Monday, May 30th it will be the Memorial Day services at the Grand River Cemetery with lunch at the Community Center.

Meals at the Grand River Community Center will be: Friday, May 13th, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cake and ice cream. On Tuesday, May 17th it will be hot pork or turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and jello cake. If you would like to order a dinner please call the Community Center at 773-5436. And remember! Dinners are open the the entire community!

Any news, please call! 641344-9586, and if you have not joined the Grand River, Iowa Facebook page, be sure to check it out! Lots of great information is available and it’s a great place to ask questions!

Have a great week! ~Melinda Mackey

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY Hope everyone enjoyed the Mother’s Day Weekend, we had great weather for it! I got to spend the day with my niece Reese on Saturday. We went to Osceola and shopped around.

Sunday all the kids were home and cooked everything for the whole day. It was really nice, I can’t complain a bit! It looks like all of my side of town had a great time too!

There were no Fun Day Meetings over the weekend.

But still a lot of information to remember for the day. There will be a vendor show for Fun Day and Mary Stogdill is currently taking registrations. The Vendor show will be 9 AM– 1 PM. Booth space is 10’x10’ and registration is $20. Bring your own table, tent or chairs whatever you need. Must register by August 15 by emailing: bernmar@grm.net. You will have a space reserved outside by the Community Center where you

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Sure hope all the mothers out there had a very Happy Mother’s Day! It was a lovely day even though it was a bit windy!

Andover Community Club will meet at the home of Lucy and Larry Baxter on Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Wallace and Doris Lane joined the Wilcoxson family Sunday at Dana and Connie Wilcoxson’s home. Dana and Connie’s daughter, Jill Brown and son, Lincoln were visiting for the weekend from Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Jaime Reyes invited the Closson House at Graceland to come over to his great aunt Philinda Snethen’s home where Philinda cooked a delicious home-cooked meal for Kyndall Mills, Bryn Nilson, Kirby Ray, Cole Gray, Jacob Boles, Bartae Martin, Austn Webbersley, Aquila Galusha, Natalie Bender, Nicholas White, Ryan Nilson, Kirk Peterson, Eli Cranbaugh, Sam McFarlin, Zach Schwab, Sean Aki, Antonio Banderes, and Rochel Greene.

A few days later, Philinda cooked again for a rather large group which consisted of Talitha Hurst, Jackie Snethen, Kay Herring, Tabitha and Lee Wilson from southern Kansas, Mary Ellen and Gary Silver, Stuart and Debbie Silver, Carl Evans, and yours truly, Margaret Gibson. They thoroughly enjoyed a very good lunch!

Thank you, Philinda!

P.S. I am so glad Philinda learned to cook so well and I am so glad that I am one of Philinda’s cousins! (Of which she has several.) If I knew math real, real well, I might try to get a head count.

Jerry DeLong was up in the area Saturday from the Independence area. He was attending a 60th class reunion at Eagleville. Before the celebrating, he stopped by to say hi to Liz Carpenter and do a little fishing.

Saturday evening Ronnie and Alma Mickelson were in Des Moines to hear Garth Brooks. They had a very enjoyable outing.

Jackie Snethen’s grandson, Jeffrey Reyes, graduated from Graceland University. Congrat-

ulations to Jeffrey!

Bill Weable came to Liz Carpenter’s rescue this past week when he came down to her farm and got Liz’s tractor and lawnmower working again. While he was there, Wallace Lane stopped by. Bill and Wallace enjoyed a short visit.

Thanks, Bill for helping Liz. Laurie Carpenter came home Saturday to spend Mother’s Day weekend with her mom, Liz Carpenter. They enjoyed dinner out Saturday night, a little shopping, a movie, and lots of visiting. Laurie also helped finish up some mowing around the big pond. She is a very good daughter.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and keep your

umbrellas and galoshes handy this week. The weather report is calling for lots of rain for several days this week.

Weldon

KATHY MASON HISTORY NEWS: Emary Lee German was born August 7, 1893 in Clarke County. His parents were William B. and Elmira (Kelley) German. After the separation of his parents, he made his home with his grandparents, Thaddeus and Elmira Kelley. Elmira German later married Albert Loving.

Emary and Nora Belle McCleary, born July 28, 1898, were married December 29, 1915. To this union, one son, Maurice,

Jeff Swan, PA, Joined DCH Medical Staff; Reviewing on DCH processes for peer review and meeting requirements for physical oversight of PA and NP

The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met April 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Members present were Guy Clark, Leon Kessel, Linda Chastain, Carrie Melcher, Rudy Evertsen, and Travis Miller. Member absent was Cayle Buckingham.

Others present were: Suzanne Cooner, Jo Beth Smith, Tara Spidle, Andi Masters, Angie Wells, Mike Tracta, Patty Armstrong, Dr. Wehling, Dr. Foote and Amy Sherman.

Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The agenda was approved in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Linda Chastain received a compliment on the wonderful care Dr. Wehling provided to a patient.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved: (1) Meeting Minutes March 14, 2016 ; (2) March Accounts Payable $617,603.44 (3) Payroll March 2016 $409,095.49 (4) Accounts Receivable write-offs March $50,234.56.

Patty Armstrong gave the Mercy Report.

Linda Chastain and Carrie Melcher completed the requirements for Trustee Education Certification through the Iowa Hospital Association.

The Radiology department was notified that they successfully passed their Mammography re-accreditation inspection which is good for three years.

Laboratory had their CLIA inspection on April 21st which is held every two years. DCH will receive final results in approximately two weeks.

DCH honored Clegguart Mitchell, Volunteer Chaplain for the Iowa State Patrol, for his emotional support and guidance for DCH staff who have experienced traumatic situations.

The Risk Management and Quality reports were reviewed.

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of March. Total operating revenue for March was $1,222,764 with operating expenses totaling $1,263,823. Non-operating revenue was $58,817. Net income for the month was $17,758. Year to date net loss is ($349,773).

Motion carried to approve the

financials for March 2016.

A motion was made and carried to approve the Mercy Management Agreement to include a list of benefits related to the Mercy Affiliation from Mike Tracta.

A motion carried to approve the PACs AgreementFully Hosted Site.

A motion was made and carried to approve the lease of a new Ultrasound Machine.

A motion carried to approve the Dietary Surplus.

Dr. Wehling reported Jeff Swan, PA, joined the medical staff on April 1 as a full-time ED provider. Jeff has 17 years of experience in the ED. He will be primarily working on weekends beginning mid-May. The medical staff is focusing on its processes for peer review and meeting requirements for physician oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Medical Staff will complete a final review of all patient care capital equipment requests at the next medical staff meeting to prioritize the requests with the hospital management team and present to the board for final approval.

Upon recommendation from the Medical Staff to accept the initial appointment applications of Andrew Sullivan, PA-C; Richard Bartkiewicz, MD; and reappointment Joel From, MD; Motion was made and carried to accept the recommendation.

At 7:08 p.m. a motion was made to go in to closed session according to Iowa Code

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was born July 1918.

In 1943: *Cost of living house was $3,600.00. *Average income was $2,041.00 per year. *New car cost $900.00. *Rent was $40.00 per month. *Movie ticket was 35 cents. *Gasoline was 15 cents per gallon. *First class postage stamp was 3 cents. *Harvard tuition was $420.00 per year.

LOCAL Sympathy to Emil Muller family for the loss of Rilma.

Rilma worked for Saylor Realty.

She will be missed by many.

21.5i to discuss the evaluation of CEO, Suzanne Cooner. A roll call vote was called: Guy Clark aye; Linda Chastain – aye; Rudy Evertsen – aye; Leon Kessel – aye; Travis Miller – aye; Carrie Melcher – aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made to come out of closed session at 7:55 p.m. A roll call vote was called: Guy Clark - aye; Linda Chastain – aye; Rudy Evertsen – aye; Leon Kessel – aye; Travis Miller – aye; Carrie Melcher – aye. Motion carried.

The Board returned to open session at 7:58 p.m.

A motion was made and carried to approve Mercy’s recommendation on CEO compensation.

The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Mac and I survived our father-son Cub Scout campout last weekend. I will give more details on that next week.

Right now I’m psyching myself up for beef month salute, graduation, state track, and the start of baseball and softball. Busy times for all. We have some fine athletes both junior high and high school. The future looks bright all the way around. Good luck to all! Until the next time...

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FFA Hosts Decatur County Open Calf Show

FFA Hosts 6th Annual Swine Show

By: Cody Richardson & Erica Kauzlarich

Champion Breeding Heifer, Kenton Lain with his Angus Heifer

Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer, Adelyde Abersole with her Maine Anjou Heifer

Champion Market Animal, Kyla Swartz with her Market Heifer

Reserve Champion Market Animal, Mikenzy Beaty with her Chianina Steer

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The Central Trail FFA hosted the Decatur County Open Calf Show on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds in Leon, IA. There were 73 animals at the show including 47 breeding heifers, 6 market heifers, and 20 market steers.

Tyler Campbell of Corydon, IA served as the judge for this event.

Class winners and overall winners were: Angus Breeding Heifer Kenton Lain, Corydon, IA Composite Charolais Breeding Heifer Justin Shields, Lineville, IA Chianina Breeding Heifer Kayla Swartz, Bedford, IA Polled Hereford Breeding Heifer Makayla Jones, Tingley, IA Horned Hereford Breeding Heifer Abby Greiman, Perry, IA Lim-Flex Breeding Heifer Jamie Smith, New Virginia, IA Maine Anjou Breeding Heifer Madison McCullough, Allerton, IA Maine Tainer Breeding Heifer Ellis Blackford, Grimes, IA Miniature Hereford Breeding Heifer Kinsey Coffey, Garden Grove, IA Red Angus Breeding Heifer Grant Smith, Leon, IA Shorthorn Plus Breeding Heifer Tyler Jones, Kellerton, IA Simmental Breeding Heifer Sammi Long, Creston, IA Foundation Simmental Breeding Heifer Riley Thill, Pleasantville, IA Commercial Breeding Heifer Adelyda Ebersole, Kellerton, IA Champion Breeding Heifer receiving a metal plaque provided by Richard Perry of M&M Welding, and a cash prize of $250.00 was awarded to Kenton Lain of Cordyon, IA with his Angus Breeding Heifer.

Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer receiving a cash prize of $150.00 and a metal plaque provided by Richard Perry of M&M Welding, was awarded to Adelyde Ebersole of Kellerton, IA with her Maine Anjou Breeding Heifer.

Receiving a $100.00 cash prize for 3rd place was Kyla Swartz with her Chianina Breeding Heifer, Sammi Long and her Simmental Breeding Heifer received a $75.00 cash prize, and Cassidy Becker rounded out the Top 5 receiving a $50.00 cash prize.

Following the Breeding Heifer show was the Market Animal show. Class winners and overall winners were: Crossbred Market Heifer Kyla Swartz, Bedford, IA Angus Market Steer Cassidy Becker, Diagonal, IA Charolais Market Steer Taylor Sandy, Russell, IA Chianina Market Steer Mikenzy Beaty, Russell, IA Miniature Hereford Market Steer Drew McCullough, Allerton, IA Shorthorn Market Steer Jamie Smith, New Virginia, IA Crossbred Market Steer Haylea England, Mt Ayr, IA Champion Market Animal receiving a metal plaque provided by Richard Perry of M&M Welding and a cash prize of $250.00 was Kyla Swartz of Bedford IA, with her Market Heifer.

Reserve Champion Market Animal receiving a cash prize of $150.00 and a metal plaque provided by Richard Perry of M&M Welding, was Mikenzy Beaty of Russell, IA with her Chianina Market Steer.

Taylor Sandy received a cash prize of $100.00 for 3rd place with his Charolais Market Steer, 2nd place and a cash prize of $75.00 was awarded to Bode Drunkenmiller with his Market Heifer, and rounding out the class was Haylea England with her Crossbred Market Steer.

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Exhibitors of all ages competed in the FFA Swine Show, traveling from Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wyoming.

By: Erica Kauzlarich The Central Trail FFA hosted the 6th Annual FFA Swine Show on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds.

This show was sanctioned through Iowa Swine Jackpot Series, with participants traveling from Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming to participate.

There were 75 animals that participated in the breeding and market show.

Kelly Sheets served as the judge for the day.

Generous donations from businesses in the area and the continued support of Mr. Whitey Brines helped to make this show possible.

The day began by having all the contestants that would like to participate in Showmanship pay $5 at the gate with the winner getting all the money.

The Champion Breeding Gilt receiving a cash prize of $200.00 was Drake Hook of Humeston, IA. Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt receiving a cash prize of $100.00 was awarded to Maddie

Hunter Smith and Tori Ewing chaired the FFA Swine Show Committee and worked hard to make it a successful day.

Harken from Pleasantville, IA. The Champion Market Animal receiving cash prize of $200.00 was Paige Miller from

Torrington, WY. Reserve Champion Market Animal receiving a cash prize of $100.00 was Jack Berggren from Weston, NE.

Field Day for Agriculture By: Middle School FFA Members The Central Trail Middle School FFA members enjoyed a great day on their 2nd Annual Central Trail FFA Middle School Field Day on April 13.

The twelve members were given the opportunity to tour three agriculture facilities in Decatur County.

They traveled to Cyclone Livestock LLP, Teague Ranch, and Stoltzfus Buckers.

Each business offered them unique information on different areas of agriculture, from raising swine, to deer handling facilities, and finally how to identify a potential bucking bull prospect.

The members also enjoyed a great meal at From the Ground, which was made possible due to the support of their Fruit Sales Fundraiser.

As part of their day, the Middle School FFA members designed a t-shirt with the help of Invinci Graphics of Lamoni, IA and every member that attended received a shirt. They were able to show thanks at each tour stop by providing their tour guide a shirt, as well The Central Trail FFA Middle

School Field Day was a great opportunity for members to expand their knowledge of agriculture, and was made possible by the support of the Central Decatur Community School Administration, Faculty and Staff.

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Atwood Breaks CD High Jump Record at 5 feet 4 inches

ago, Atwood broke the junior high record in the same event as an 8th grader.

Atwood also earned a runner-up finish in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 1:12.39, just being edged out by Herzberg of Southwest Valley with a first place time of 1:12.36.

As a team, the Lady Cards finished 7 among the 8-team field in the Class A Division of the meet with 23 points. Host school Mt. Ayr clenched the team title with 140 points, followed by Bedford with 120, Nodaway Valley 97, Southwest Valley 66, East Union 62, Interstate 35 61, CD 23 and Clarinda Academy 13.

The Lady Cards also scored in the 1500 meter, 3000 meter and 400 meter dash.

Addy Frank finished 5th in the 300 meter run with a time of 15:07.97. Chelsie Weaver earned 5th in the 1500 meter run in a time of 6:16.93. Raechel Scudder finished 6th in the 400 meter dash with a clocking of 1:17.29.

Other results: Girl’s Long

Jump – 11th Mary Lindsey, 12 feet 2.75 inches; Shot Put – 17th Mackenzie Young, 19 feet 2.75 inches; 100 meter dash – 13th Mary Lindsey, 15.29; 200 meter dash – 11th Mary Lindsey, 31.66.

Three nights earlier, the Lady Cards traveled to Corydon to compete in the Pride of Iowa Conference meet. There the girls finished 11th out of 12 teams with 20 points earned.

Mount Ayr won the team title with 111 points, followed

by Nodaway Valley 101.5, Wayne 87, Bedford 66, Southeast Warren 39.5, Pleasantville 32, Interstate-35 31, Martensdale-St. Marys 26, East Union 22, CD 20, and Lenox 18.

Atwood finished 2nd in a pair events to lead the Lady Cards. She cleared the bar at 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump.

Winning this event was Kuhn of Bedford with 5 feet 4 inches.

Atwood also clocked a 1:12.33 in the 400 hurdles. Winning this event was Herzberg of Southwest Valley in a time of 1:11.09.

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Raegan Boothe added 4 points as she finished 4th in the high jump with a height of 5 feet 1 inch.

The Lady Cards did not score in any other event.

Other results included: 100 meter dash – 9th Raegan Boothe, 14.56; 21st Mackenzie Young, 16.96; 200 meter dash – 16th Raegan Boothe, 31.65; 800 meter run – 13th Chloe Yoder, 2:57.56; 1500 Meter Run – 14th Chelsie Weaver, 6:23.12; 3000 meter run – 13th Chelsie Weaver, 15:03.82; Long Jump – 14th Mary Lindsey, 12 feet 11 inches; Shot Put – 20th Mackenzie Young, 20 feet 11.5 inches; 4x100 relay – 10th Raechel Scudder, Mary Lindsey, Tori Kunze, Addy Frank, 59.14; 4x200 Relay – 11th Raechel Scudder, Mary Lindsey, Tori Kunze, Addy Frank, 2:15.82.

The Lady Cards travel to Corydon Thursday for the Reginal qualifying meet vying for a chance at qualifying for the state tournament next week.

Cardinals Finish 6th in Last Two Outings Emma Atwood broke Central Decatur’s High Jump Record when she cleared the bar at 5 feet 4 inch at a meet in Mount Ayr last week. (photo by Maizee Lindsey) Almost a year to the date and freshman Emma Atwood has done it again. She has put herself in the school record books.

Leading the charge at the

Mount Ayr Raiderette Relays on May 5, Atwood struck gold in the high jump event with a height of 5 feet 4 inches. Not only did this earn her first place, but it also broke the girl’s high

jump record for Central Decatur. Recent graduate Hallie Linhart held the record at 5 feet 3.75 inches since her junior season in 2014.

It was also just over a year

Minnick 9th and Simon 4th in POI Golf Meets

by Coach Gary Hayworth The Central Decatur boys’ and girls’ golf team participat-

ed in the Pride of Iowa Conference Tournaments on Tuesday May 3rd.

Lily Simon finished 4th in the Pride of Iowa meet held at Bedford. She finished the two round day with a 99.

(photo by Keegan Bethards)

The boys’ tournament was held at Corning with the Cards finishing third behind Nodaway Valley and Pleasantville.

The conference meet awards 12 medals and Central Decatur’s Keaton Minnick placed 9th with an 85.

The girls’ tournament was held at Bedford with the Lady Cards finishing 4th. Lily Simon of Central Decatur received the 4th place medal with a score of 99.

Thursday May 5th the Lady Cards traveled to The Preserve at Lake Rathbun for the Moravia Invitational. The girls finished 9th in the ten team field.

The scores for Central Decatur were Lily Simon 99, Raegan Boothe 130, Brooke Vecchio 131, Abby Ridgway and Alex Graham 138.

The boys also played Thursday traveling to Lamoni.

The boys sustained their second loss of the season in a duel or triangular meet 193-198.

Keaton Minnick placed second and received the runner-up medal shooting a 46. The other scores for the Cardinals were Lukas Meyer 49, Kyle Guill 50, Gideon Porter 53, Nathan Guill 57, and Kole Minnick 60.

The teams were scheduled to play at home Monday night against MSM and Wayne, but the threat of inclement weather cancelled the meet. The boys play in Sectionals this Friday at Mt. Ayr beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The girls play the first round of regionals Monday, May 16 at Woodward.

The Cardinals put together a solid performance to finish 6th at the Pride of Iowa Conference Track Meet held Monday, May 2 at Corydon.

CD finished with 46 points in the 12-team field. Mount Ayr ran away with the meet with 149 points, followed by Pleasantville 97, Nodaway Valley 56, Lenox 50, Southwest Valley 48, CD 46, Southeast Warren 42, Interstate-35 22, Bedford 20, Wayne 15, East Union 9 and Martensdale-St. Marys 4.

The Shuttle Hurdle team of Tyler Davis, Cauy Spidle, Carter Boothe, and Peyton Pedersen brought home the only gold for CD as they ran a 1:03.74 for first, beating out second place Wayne by almost 3 seconds.

Pedersen continued to bank points for the Cardinals in the 110 meter and long jump events. In the hurdle event, he clocked a 16.08 for second. Winning this event was Klocke of Southwest Valley with a time of 15.28. In the long jump event, he jumped 19 feet 11.25 inches.

Winning this event was Wurster of Mount Ayr with a distance of 20 feet 8 inches.

Tyler Davis added a 3rd place finish to the mix in the 110 meter hurdle event. He ran a 16.88. Cauy Spidle finished 3rd in the high jump with a 5 feet 10 inch jump. Scott of Bedford won this event with a height of 6 feet 5 inches.

Also finishing in third place was the 4x100 meter relay squad of Tyke Walker, Carter Boothe, Kyle Potter, and Peyton Pedersen who clocked a 48.21. The Mount Ayr team won this event with a time of 45.68.

The Cardinals also scored in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. The 4x200 team of Walker, Potter, Jordan Mitchell, and Boothe finished 6th in a time of 1:42.21.

Winning this event was Mount Ayr with a time of 1:35.47. The 4x400 of Boothe, Tyler Davis, Mickey Morgan and Mitchell also finished 6th with a time of 3:51.28. Mount Ayr won this (continued on page 8)

Cauy Spidle goes over the hurdles during his portion of the Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

Tyler Davis goes over the hurdles during his portion of the Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

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JH Record Breakers

Cardinal Track (continued from page 7)

Pedersen Holds Long Jump State and School Records

At the Junior High State Track Meet held at Ames last Saturday, May 7, Cole Pedersen leaped 18 feet 8.5 inches, earning a gold medal and a state record. Pedersen’s jump earned him the new Junior High Long Jump State Record for 8th grade (1A/2A) small schools, beating out Jaeger Powers from Fremont-Mills with a jump of 18 feet 7.5 inches set in 2015. Cole also owns the CD record for a leap of 19 feet 1.75 inches recorded at a meet earlier this season and has the school record for the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 14.57.

event with a time of 3:32.50.

Other results included: 100 meter dash – 14th Cauy Spidle, 12.79; 19th Gunner Graham 13.48; 200 meter dash – 18th Gunner Graham, 27.33; 400 meter dash – 8th Mickey Morgan, 58.08; 15th Kolton Johnson, 1:02.08; 800 meter run – 14th Phillip Kunze, 2:48.30; 400 meter hurdles – 9th Cauy Spidle, 1:04.56; Discus – 19th Carter Anderson, 68 feet; Long Jump – 7th Kyle Potter, 17 feet 11.75 inches; Shot Put – 13th Grant Atwood, 33 feet 10 inches; 16th Austin Barnes, 31 feet 7 inches.

The Cardinals were on the road to Corning Thursday night for the Timberwolf Relays where they finished 6th among the 13-team field.

Griswold won the meet with 98 points, followed by Nishnabotna 72, Southwest Valley 68; Sidney 65, Lenox 51, Central Decatur 48; Stanton Vikings 44, Clarinda Academy 35, Cam 26, East Union 23, Interstate-35 18, Bedford 6, and Essex 4.

The Cardinals managed a 2nd place finish in a quartet of events for the evening – 110 meter hurdles, long jump, 4x100 relay, and shuttle hurdle relay.

Pedersen ran the hurdles in 16.11 behind Klocke of Southwest Valley in a time of 15.02.

Pedersen also jumped 18 feet 10.5 inches in the long jump just behind Jahnke of Griswold who leaped 19 feet ½ inch. The 4x100 team of Potter, Boothe, Tyler Davis, and Pedersen clocked a 47.73. Winning this event was Nishnabotna with a time of 47.61. The shuttle hurdle team of Tyler Davis, Spidle, Boothe and Pedersen finished in a time of 1:02.92 just behind SWV who ran a 1:01.64.

The 4x200 team of Tyke Walker, Potter, Mitchell and Boothe finished 3rd in a time of 1:40.54. Winning this event was SWV with a time of 1:36.01.

The Cardinals also scored in the 4x400 and high jump.

The relay team of Boothe, Tyler Davis, Morgan and Mitchell finished 4th with a time of 3:52.81 and Spidle finished 5th in the high jump with a height of 5 feet 6 inches.

Other results included: 100 meter dash: 18th Gunner Graham, 13.21. 200 meter dash: 11th Mickey Morgan, 25.71; 18th Gunner Graham, 26.80.

800 meter run: 11th Grant Atwood, 2:30.64. 1600 meter: 13th Nick Bishop, 6:13.58. Shot Put: 18th Austin Barnes, 31 feet 10.5 inches. 4x400 relay: Cauy Spidle, Kolton Johnson, Kyle Potter, Gunner Graham, 4:14.23.

The Cardinals travel to Corydon Thursday for the Regional qualifying meet. The meet begins at 4:00 p.m.

5th in the State: Pictured back l-r, Nathan Tharp, Jared Johnson, Cole Pedersen and Dakota Davis and front, from left, Kolby Hewlett and Colby Fairchild.

JH Boys Take 5th at State, Pedersen Holds State Record, JH Girls Finish Strong

Junior High girls that attended the Junior High State Track meet were, back l-r, Maizee Lindsey, Taylor Beavers, Lyndsey Dale, and Carlee Hamilton. Front, Alaina Applegate.

Some of the Central Decatur girls and boys junior high track members attended the Junior High State Track this past Saturday, May 7, with the girls at Waukee and boys at Ames, bringing home a hand full of medals and a state re-

Bell Breaks Long Jump Record

Eighth grader Riley Bell, made school history April 14 during the junior high track meet held at Van Meter. She jumped 15 feet 4 ½ inches breaking the old junior high record of 15 feet 2 1/5 inches set by Tonya (Kunze) Lindsey in 1989.

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cord. The events are split up between 7th grade small schools (1A/2A), 7th grade large schools (3A/4A), 8th grade small schools (1A/2A) and 8th grade large schools (3A/4A), including every field event and running event that these young athletes compete in during the season.

Junior High Girls’ State Track has been around at least since 1988 as a record is still held since then. The meet was originally held in Ankeny through 2011 when it moved to Waukee. It was reported that the meet was originally girls only and was IGHSAU sanctioned. It has since gone to the IATC and has added the junior high boys.

Lady Cardinal Girls

The girls who attended were 7th graders Carlee Hamilton, Taylor Beavers, and Lyndsey Dale, and 8th graders Alaina Applegate and Maizee Lindsey.

The girls competed in the 4x100 Meter Shuttle Hurdle 8th small, with Carlee Hamilton, Taylor Beavers, Maizee Lindsey and Lyndsey Dale, earning a 6th place medal in a time of 1:21.86. One of the CD hurdlers had an unforunate injury falling to the ground after clipping the last hurdle, but was able to get back up with self-determination and encouragement from team members to cross the line allowing the final two hurdlers to finish the race and still medal as a team.

Later in the day, Maizee Lindsey competed in the 100 Meter hurdles 8th small, earning her second best time of 18.18 and a 7th place finish, just missing a medal. Alaina Applegate finished the CD girls track events in the 800 Meter run 8th small, and was able to record her best open 800 meter time of 2:50.19 and a 13th place fin-

ish.

Cardinal Boys

The boys who attended were 8th graders Cole Pedersen, Jared Johnson, Kolby Hewlett, Dakota Davis, Colby Fairchild, and Nate Tharp, earning a 5th place overall team finish with 44 team points, just behind the 3rd place finish with a tie of 47 points for West Hancock and Woodward-Granger.

The boys began the day with Field Events earning two gold finishes by Cole Pedersen in the long jump and Jared Johnson in the high jump. Pedersen leaped 18 feet 8.5 inches, narrowly beating the second place finisher with 18 feet 8 inches. Pedersen’s jump also earned him the new long jump record for 8th grade small schools, beating out Jaeger from Powers-Fremont-Mills with a jump of 18 feet 7.5 inches set in 2015. Johnson earned his gold on a 5 feet 10 inches jump, just under the 6 feet state record. Nate Tharp recorded a discus throw of 86 feet 7 inches for 17th place.

The boys were able to earn three silver medals in the running events. Pedersen earned an individual silver medal in the 100 Meter hurdles with a 14.78 time. Relay team silvers were earned by Colby Fairchild, Cole Pedersen, Dakota Davis and Jared Johnson in the 4x100 Meter relay with their best time of 51.55 and members Johnson, Kolby Hewlett, Davis and Pedersen in the 4x100 Meter shuttle hurdles with a time of 1:05.36.

Johnson and Tharp also competed in the 100 Meter dash earning 10th place with a time of 13.10 and 23rd place with a time of 15.14, respectively. Fairchild competed in the 200 meter dash recording a 27.69 time and 12th place finish.

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Service. His experience and equipment, such as a 55’ bucket truck, gives him more predictability and gets your job done more efficiently. Shane can also give an injection to your trees for Emerald Ash Borer which is spreading across the state. It provides 2 years of protection with a proven 99.9% protection rate. Save your trees and call Blakely’s as treatments are much cheaper than the cost of removal or replacement.

When you want a service that “tops” them all, take our advice and call Blakely’s Tree Service and Shane will come out and give you a fair and free estimate. When you know your trees are taken care of by Blakely’s Tree Service you can rest easy.

homelike atmosphere. This is true because their leadership gives you confidence in the exceptional care they provide. Corydon Specialty Care provides assistance regarding the financial arrangements for your care.

Their mission at Corydon Specialty Care is to partner their resources with your goals… whatever they may be. We recommend you call 641-8721590 to schedule a personal tour of their wonderful community at 745 E. South Street. You’ll feel like you belong. They are senior and rehab care at its very best and we’re very fortunate to have them right here close to home.

Hills Automotive Few things are more frustrating than your car breaking down, unless it’s not knowing who you can trust to fix it right. One firm you can look to with confidence is Hills Automotive at 913 W. 1st Street in Leon (641-446-4455).

You’ll get excellent reliable service at very competitive prices when you take your car to be repaired at Hills Automotive. That’s precisely why we recommend them.

It is an accepted fact that the repair and maintenance of vehicles must be done by someone fully trained in the knowledge necessary to do the job right. Dakota Hill, the owner at Hills

Feeling a little down because you’re PC won’t boot up? Process this, Solutions at 1020 Jeffreys Drive in Osceola has everything your computer’s CPU desires, from a better memory (RAM), motherboard, keyboard, video and sound cards, data cables, and more.

Not tech-savvy? Then let the experts at Solutions take command and prompt your computer to run like it should.

With years of experience working with various operating systems they’ve got your “solution.” Are you having problems powering up, programs “freezing up,” or the PC “heating up,” or the “blue screen of death” shows up? They are just some of the many serious hardware/

Automotive is a professional. He is known for his precise work and for the fact that no repair job is too complicated from a tune-up, brakes, front end work, electronics… whatever you need. He is very experienced and well trained. You can only benefit by letting him do any repairs you need or your regular maintenance.

The best benefit you receive when you go to Hills Automotive is Dakota’s honesty, a rare quality in the auto repair business. That is why he continues to have the loyal patronage of his past customers and our recommendations… that, and the fact that he doesn’t over-charge for his work, just an extra benefit.

We are more than pleased to endorse the business policies and service abilities of this reputable firm. We don’t hesitate a minute to tell you that when you want your car repaired right, you only need to go to Hills Automotive in Leon. His service will make you smile and your car drive the way it should.

Don’t forget to have him do your oil changes and regular maintenance. It will keep your car running longer and better. The extra benefit is that he’ll get to know your vehicle and give you a “heads up” on what needs to be done now, and what can wait. He’ll keep your car running and your stress levels down. A win win in our book.

sofware problems that require a serious solution and a technical expert. Calling Solutions at 641-342-9500 is your answer. They provide PC diagnostics and troubleshooting, hardware & software installations & upgrades, virus removal, custom system builds and support, along with new laptops and computers if your old system is such a drag you’d rather drop it like it’s hot.

When your brain is as fried as your PC after an electrical surge, and you cannot face defragging, debugging, or devoting one more minute to repairing your own PC, you need to call Solutions. It doesn’t matter if it’s your home computer, or for your business, (large

or small). Their staff will go above and beyond to do your repairs quickly and affordably. They will go to you and provide service and support at your location so you don’t have to disconnect and reconnect. That is very convenient but you are always welcome to bring it to their shop yourself.

When you stop in you can pick up your office supplies, or office furniture. They have thousands of supplies in stock. UPS and FedEx also pick up daily, very convenient.

As you can tell from ready this Solutions goes the extra mile to provide unparalleled customer service. They are knowledgeable, dependable and use the utmost discretion. Look them up at www.osceolasolutions.com and let them keep you up with all the latest innovations in computers. They’ll keep you on line and “in the know” technically speaking.

Decatur Title Services Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an owner planning to refinance, or someone who has bought and sold property several times, there’s one thing you have in common–you need an accurate abstract of title prepared by an experienced professional who is familiar with the land records where your property is located.

We’re happy to recommend Decatur Title Services in Leon for such detailed and important work. If you own property in Decatur County, their staff can prepare your abstract based on an in-house geographic index of real estate documents going back to the time be-

fore Iowa became a state.

Every day their experienced abstractors examine company indexes, comb courthouse records, and search online databases to disclose every pertinent item affecting each transaction.

They type and proof for perfection, and deliver abstracts on time for each closing, working with attorneys, banks, and realtors to eliminate potential problems.

Plats, easements, deeds, mortgages, contracts, estates, and court cases involving real estate are familiar territory for the Decatur Title Services staff.

Continuing education keeps them up to date on regulations affecting real estate

Protect your trees against the Emerald Ash Borer available and is fully insured.

Trees age and change, just like we do, so don’t take for granted that the big old shade tree that’s been in your yard shading your home for years is not dangerous, or sick. You’re wise to make sure that any dead or decaying limbs are gone before a storm, or before they break and fall just because they’re ready to. Taking a risk with your lives and property is something you could really regret.

You’ll really appreciate how efficient and dependable Blakely’s Tree Service is. He has been “Trimming Southern Iowa” since 2005. This is not a job for a “week-end warrior” this is a job for a professional who is experienced. That’s Shane at Blakely’s Tree

about pre-need arrangements, or how to have a conversation with your family, to view an obituary, find dates and times of a service, or send a message of condolence to the family. I can speak from experience when I say their web site is a Blessing to family and friends and honors your loved one.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the intricate details involved in planning a funeral. At Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home Richard and Connie understand this and are prepared to help you with dignity, sensitivity and genuine concern. They will be there for comfort, guidance and resolution during the healing process. It’s how you’d treat your neighbor.

Corydon Specialty Care

BLAKELY’S TREE SERVICE, LLC All it takes is for a big storm to blow through the area to make us realize that we should have paid attention to our trees. A falling tree limb is dangerous anytime, but a storm just makes it worse.

Don’t wait for the next big wind to cause more damage, call Blakely’s Tree Service at 641-414-3344 in Osceola now. Have Shane come out and let you know which limbs need to be trimmed, topped or removed. Shane is an expert when it comes to trees. It’s better to let him take down a problem tree, or limb, because he can control where it’s going to fall to prevent damage to your property. He also cleans up, does stump grinding, sells firewood, have mulch

will start the journey of healing.

If you want to stop the hurting and feel like you can’t do it alone I urge you to pick up the phone and call the location they have that is most convenient for you: 302 N.E. 14th in Leon (641446-2383); 221 E. State in Centerville (641-856-6471); 12 W. Washington in Albia (641-932-2065); 204 S. Franklin in Corydon (641-872-1750); 802 E. Ackerley in Lamoni (641-784-7911); or 125 S. Grand in Chariton (641-774-8484).

Let them help you find peace and bring balance and joy back into your life. Log on to chcsi.org to learn more about all the services they have to offer.

When looking for a real estate professional with a working knowledge of the local market, look no further than Saylor Realty, LLC at 320 West McLane Street in Osceola (641-342-2141. You will quickly discover why they are the market leader and the ones we recommend.

Helen Saylor-Kimes, Broker/Owner (641-340-0181) and her team of real estate professionals: Betty Craig 641340-4198; Yolanda Rosales 641-4419330; Jan VanWinkle 641-340-5803; Dennis Kelly 641-414-2697; Craig Stephenson 641-414-0040; for Sun Valley Properties call Cherri Vos 641-340-1289 or Clint Anderson 641-772-8864 will provide a variety of services, expertise & help to get you the best possible deal.

Here are just some of the reasons to call Saylor Realty: ●Negotiation Services: One of the hardest tasks to handle without a third party. Their agents will help provide creative solutions and expert guidance each step of the way so you end up with the most for your money. ●Inside track to finding or selling homes: They have the inside scoop on the latest listings. There is the power of networking to market your home aggressively and find that right buyer! ●Manage showings: They will help coordinate showings from multiple directions, and work with potential buyers to ensure they are prequalified before showing them your property. ●Connections with Trusted Part-

transactions and the protection of private personal information.

If you have questions about what you need to do for your real estate transaction, Decatur Title Services will be glad to help. Most people don’t deal with abstracts very often, so it’s not surprising there will be confusion about this complicated process. You can breathe easy when you deliver your work to Decatur Title Services We are proud to feature Decatur Title Services, at 201 E. 2st Street in Leon (641-446-4621) in our Review of leading area businesses. Your title and abstract will be in good hands.

ners: When there is the need to hire professional services to complete a sale, their agents can recommend reputable businesses. ●Assist with the Closing Process: They’ll help ensure everything is ready to go & be there to explain all paperwork involved when it comes time to close the sale.

Celebrating over 40 years Helen has found that the best way to grow their business is to increase the number of satisfied customers… and they have a lot! Their agents possess the knowledge to handle each unique transaction efficiently and with expertise whether you are buying or selling. They will do their best to market your property, get interested and qualified parties into your home, get a successful offer and close the sale.

At Saylor Realty their first priority is YOU! They would be delighted to help with your next real estate transaction. We recommend you don’t make a move without them! Check out their latest listings on www.realtor.com.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE

Decatur County plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit Number 2: Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.

The storm water discharge will be from County Highway R52 (Lineville Rd) located in Section 14 of Township 67N and Range 24W. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following stream: Caleb Creek.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034.The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

1t15 May 11, 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.

May 2, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session May 2, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Present: J.R. Cornett, Jim Fulton and Gary Boswell.

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

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

Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2016, regular session. Motion carried.

County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Doerfler reviewed with the Board the 2016 Project & Maintenance Culvert Pipe Bids. Motion Fulton/Boswell to accept the low bid for each project as presented. Motion carried.

Motion Boswell/Fulton to approve Project BHS-CO27(57)—63-27; Amendment to Design Services Agreement; Calhoun, Burns & Assoc., Inc. Motion carried.

Doerfler discussed the preliminary FEMA NFIP Flood Maps with the Board.

No action taken.

Renae Johanningmeier met with the Board to review the FY2017 insurance renewals.

Motion Fulton/ Boswell to approve the EBS renewal forms, EBS Administration Agreement with addendums, IPEP renewal rates and IPEP Broker Fee Disclosure. Motion carried. Motion Fulton/Boswell to reject all proposals for Principal Life Insurance Company group/voluntary term life, short/long term disability coverages. Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Leasing 12/9/15-3/8/16 Copies & Mo’ly Pymt $2,160.60 Access Systems Leasing Phones/Equipmt Lease 1,208.81 Agriland Fs Inc. Fuel Pump Hose 141.54 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel Fuel & Gasoline 14,523.26 Agrivision Equipmt Group Equipment Supplies 151.29 Agrivision Equipmt Group Oil/Oil Filter 14.02 Alliant Energy Tower Rental 120.00 Alliant Energy Electrcial Service 59.45 Broich, Phyllis Mileage 7.65 Business Forms & Systems Tax Statement & Envelopes 473.20 C.J. Cooper & Associates Random Drug & AlcohoL Test Eval 35.00 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Bridge Insp/Rating/ Design 4,675.72 Capital Sanitary Supply Custodial Supplies 451.43 Cardmember Service Pro Pac Cert Supplies 373.87 Carpenter Uniform Co. Badges 180.91 Central Iowa Detention Detention Services 432.00 Centurylink 911 Trunk Charges 270.52 Chariton Valley Plng & Dev D&O Insur For Cvtap Bd 168.93 City Of Lamoni City Of Lamoni A.L.I.C.E. Trng Reimb 96.00 City Of Leon Utilities 367.88 City Of Leon City Utilities 186.55 Clark, Carol Atty Fees 178.43 Cotterill, Curtis Mileage 19.17 County Auditor Risk Pool 15,795.32 County Auditor Phones 539.68 County Treasurer Recycle Truck-April Fuel 290.37 Cross Dillon Tire Tire Tubes 221.78 Crystal Clear Water Wellness Center 68.25 Decatur County Hospital Bls & Acls Training Materials 2,049.31 Decatur County Hospital Med Ex’er Ordered Svcs 838.50 Decatur County Sheriff Sheriff Transport 3,254.64 Decker, Kathleen Mileage 75.60 Dish Network Wellness 21.26 Dollar General Supplies 26.15 Electronic Engineering Dispatch Console Maintenance 210.00 Fulton, Jim Mileage Reimbursment 378.00 Gilbert True Value Supplies/Tools 65.46 Gilbert True Value Supplies 21.48

Great Western Bank Safe Deposit Box 5/12/16-5/12/17 40.00 Grout Scouts Inc. Pressure Grouting Repair 3,600.00 Hamaker, Melanie Mileage 95.40 Hearron, Misti Mileage:cival School 175.77 Henry M Adkins & Son Inc Ovi Paper Rolls 210.18 Hewlett’s Qual Lawn Care Pest Control 115.00 Higdon, Sandy Mileage-Election Trng 110.25 Housby Mack Inc. Truck Repairs 1,366.02 Hy-Vee Cleaning Supplies 10.68 Ideal Ready Mix Co. Readymix Concrete/ Br Deck Rpr 1,020.00 Infomax Office System Inc. Equipmt Agmt/ Ofc Supplies 291.78 Integrated Telehlth Ptnrs Services 1,808.68 Ia St Assoc Of Counties Meeting Registration 30.00 Ia St Co Treas’er Assn May 2016 School 160.00 Ia St Fire Marshal Ofc Fuel Tank Registration 20.00 Iowa Workforce Develmt Qtrly Unempmt Reimb 11,691.08 Isaca Treasurer Seat M’ship Dues Cal Yr 2016 150.00 Jeanes, Lisa Hynden Mileage 113.40 Kelley, Joann Mileage 105.30 Leon Journal Reporter Boat Renewal Ad/ Bos Proc 546.36 Leon Journal Reporter Public Notices 67.28 Leon Napa Filters/Shop Supplies 6,905.45 Leon Napa Supplies 13.05 Leon Plumbing Works Supplies 252.91 Leon Plumbing Works Supplies 14.46 Leon Service Fuel 10.02 M & M Welding Repair Steel 385.83 Mail Services Llc Print & Postage 216.15 Martin, Tabra Mileage 103.05 Mediacom Phone, Internet, Fax 238.21 MFA Agri Services Shop Supplies/Herbicides 458.70 MFA Agri Services Gates 177.61 Nichols Equipment Rent Of Skid Steer Loader 1,250.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr Building Supplies 28.90 North Lumber & Home Ctr Electrical Staples 1.99 Northland Products Co Motor Oil 805.00 Office Machines Co. Office Furn/Supplies 987.99 P’ship For Progress RCF 960.00 Pierson Automotive Tire Repair 15.00 Plaza Furniture & Carpet Carpet For Va Office 708.00 Postmaster (5 Rolls Of .05 Stamps) Postage 25.00 Powerplan Inserts 887.89 Rapids Reproductions Inc. Purch-Large Format Scanner 2,395.00 Rash Holly Mileage 85.50 Schaff, Samantha Mileage-Parking Meal Reimb 133.03 Schildberg Construction Road Rock 19,398.31 Scudder Angela Mileage 10.14 Sign-Up Ltd E 911 Posts 631.00 Smith Feeder Supply Inc. Herbicides/Supplies 193.10 Snethen, Meagan Mileage 61.20 Solutions, Inc Computer Repair 35.00 Solutions Inc Shredder 279.99 Solvent Webb Llc Tech Asst.

18.17 Se Dist Assessor Assn Training 150.00 SW Iowa Rural Electric Veteran Utility Assistance 164.88 Sport Wade Inc. Gasoline 4.60 Stark, Brenda Mileage 111.60 Thiel, Doug Cash Postage Reimb 17.36 Us Cellular Telephone 186.96 Us Cellular Monthly Cell Hot Spot Service 26.91 Written Word Llc Subscription/Bos Proc 359.95 Youth Emergency Svcs Add’l Rate Billings (July ‘15-Feb’16) 286.15 Ziegler Inc. Gaskets/Repairs 956.33 Total $111,829.60 The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: Alliant Energy Electricity-Lr $364.25 Blyzo Bait Bait 672.72 Cardmember Service Supplies 331.45 Communications Solutions Security Camera’s-Lr 1,685.00 Dollar General Supplies 49.20 Lawns & More Landscaping 890.00 Leon Automotive Vehicle Repair 321.77 Menards Supplies 386.54 Recreonics Inc Beach Ropes 402.21 S.I.R.W.A Water-Sb/Lr 75.00 Us Cellular Telephone 127.11 Total $5,305.25 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 1t15 May 11, 2016

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report

Apr. 30 - May 6, 2016

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

4/30: All officers were notified of an Amber Alert in the state.

Lamoni PD responded to a domestic dispute in the 100 block of South Maple St. Lamoni PD responded to a noise complaint on West 4th St. The SO, Lamoni PD and Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute on 150th Ave. The SO arrested Brandon Walling, 26, of Lamoni on charges of domestic assault abuse and interference with official acts.

Walling was booked into jail and held.

Weston Brammer, 39, of Osceola turned himself in to the SO on an outstanding Leon PD warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Brammer was booked into jail, posted bond and was released.

5/1: Lamoni PD responded to a family dispute in the 100 block of South Maple St. Leon PD responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on NW School St. The vehicle was located a short time later.

5/2: Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute in the 400 block of Vine St. The SO responded to a report of a theft from a residence in Grand River.

5/3: Lamoni PD responded to a property damage accident.

5/4: The SO, State Patrol, EMS, Rescue and Leon PD responded to an accident at the 12 milemarker I-35 off ramp. The State Patrol arrested Chad West, 35, of Decatur on charges of OWI 3rd offence, failure to maintain control and other traffic charges. West was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD responded to a report of a possible violation of a no contact order.

Leon PD arrested Devin Draper, 23, of Leon on a charge of driving under suspension.

Draper was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD responded to a hit and run accident that happened in the Dollar General parking lot.

5/5: The SO responded to a report of a dog being shot and killed at a residence in Grand River.

The SO and Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute in the 300 block Main St. The SO responded to a report of a burglary at a residence in Weldon.

Lamoni PD arrested Joshua Ramage, 30, of Lamoni on a warrant for 3rd degree sexual abuse. Ramage was booked into jail and held.

Lamoni PD arrested Ran-

dall Fairchild, 34, of Lamoni on charges of public intoxication 3rd offence, disorderly conduct, interference with official acts and assault on a peace officer.

Fairchild was booked into jail and held.

MAGISTRATE

Jill Ann Jayne, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

Ryan Lee Troyer, Weldon, IA, maximum gross weight violation - 3001 to 4000. Total $222.00.

Ryan Lee Troy, Weldon, IA, maximum group axle weight violation - 2001 to 3000. Total $269.25.

Janvier Bassene, Minneapolis, MN, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50.

Lisa Kay Kroeger, Davenport, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Kellen Byron Monical Reever, Manhattan, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Rhonda J. Caton, Mulberry, AR, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Dustin Anthony Delano Farmer, Oceanside, CA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $114.00.

Jessica Jane Oehlert, Decatur, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Hunter Dude McAninch, Lovilia, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Ricky Lee Jay, Marshalltown, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Dylan Thomas Springer, Bussey, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Christopher Alan Redden, Ravenwood, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $114.00.

Robert Garza, Humboldt, NE, no valid drivers license. Total $367.50.

Gonzalo Munoz, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Chuck H. Hassebrook, Lyons, NE, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

James Robert Beem, Port Saint Lucie, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Shane Richard Majerus, Red Oak, IA, fail to stop at stop sign. Total $195.00.

Anna Lynn Vogel, Grand View, MO, fail to stop at stop sign. Total $195.00.

Gonzalo Munoz, Lamoni, IA, fail to stop at stop sign. Total $195.00.

Derek Levi Bittick, Des Moines, IA, no insurance. Total $1,026.00.

August Tyler Cooper, Leon, IA, fail to stop at stop sign. Total $263.25.

Luke Logan Crawford, Atchison, KS, no registration.

Total $168.75.

Raymond Michael Larson, Roseville, MN, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $168.00.

Michael Casey Noel, Lamoni, IA, ATV violation registration. Total $159.38.

Amy Michelle Yanick, Long Beach, CA, speeding 55 or over zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $327.04.

COURT CASES PENDING

Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Bank of America, NA; Burnette Owens, if any, spouse of Linda P.; Bur-

nette Owens, Linda P.; Lance Burnette; if any, spouse of Lawrence R. Owens; of Lawrence R. Owens, deceased, Katharine Burnette; Owens, Colleen Kay; parties in possession; State of Iowa, Iowa Dept. Of RE, venue and fin., defendants. Petition filed.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Charlie Elijah Hugh Plunkett, III, 23, Laramie, WY and Angela Marie Jonassen, 28, Leon.

Micah Aaron Elefson, Lamoni, 34 and Rebecca Diane Davis, 30, Lamoni.

Jeffrey Jay Lovell, 29, Decatur City and Angela Phyllis Andrew, 42, Decatur City.

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.

Jay L. Williams and Sharon A. Kistler to Matthew Alden Besch - Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, block 22, town of Weldon, Iowa. Transfer stamps $138.40.

David W. Morgan to Andrew Vogel - W 64’ of the E 170.5’ of N 135’ of lot 1, block 9, Central addition to Lamoni, Iowa. Transfer stamps $81.60.

Estate of Theodore Clede Quayle aka Theodore Quayle to Steven C. Golly and Joyce A. Golly - An undivided ½ interest in: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, block 4, Clark’s addition to the town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Linda L. Watkins, co-trustee and John H. Lovett, co-trustee to Linda L. Watkins and John H. Lovett - The S ½ NW 1/4 of Section 25; and the SE 1/4 NE 1/4; and the W ½ NE 1/4 of Section 26, all in T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND The S ½ NW 1/4; the W 140 acres of the SW 1/4 except the E 12.6 rods of the S 38 rods; and except commencing at the SW corner of Section 26, thence N ... to beginning, subject to easement for the road on the W; all of said property being located in Section 26, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND The E ½ SW 1/4; the W ½ SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, except commencing at the NE corner of the W ½ SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; AND The W ½ SE 1/4; the E 1/4 E ½ SW 1/4; and Commencing at a point 20 rods W of the SE corner of the SW 1/4, thence W ... to POB, containing 3 acres; all in Section 26, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, and in all containing 103 acres, more or less. No transfer stamps.

Thomas R. Skeens and Karen A. Skeens to Donald E. Acheson and Nancy A. Acheson - A parcel of property located in the W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 13, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as? Commencing at the NE corner of the W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 13; thence continuing Southerly ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Ernest R. Foust, Sr. to Ernest R. Foust, Sr. Revocable Trust dated February 12, 2016 - S ½ NW 1/4; N ½ SW 1/4 of Section 14, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Audrey J. Foust to Ernest R. Foust, Sr. - S ½ NW 1/4; N ½ SW 1/4 of Section 14, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Levi Christopher Brasga to Brasga Capital Group, LLC - Commencing 44’ S, the NE corner of block 5, original town of Leon, thence W ... to POB AND the S 87’ of lots 10, 11 and 12, block 5, original town of Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Ryan Wagner and Traci Wagner to James J. Johnson - Lots 1 and 2, block 5, Lefflers addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

James J. Johnson to Kevin L. Buckingham and Linda S. Buckingham - Lots 1 and 2, block 5, Lefflers addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $24.80.

Tracy Don Kisky and Kandi Kisky to Jeff R. Hollar - All that part of the W 28 acres of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 lying E of old channel of the Weldon River in Section 21, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND E ½ N 3/8 NE 1/4 SE 1/4; SE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4; all in Section 21; AND NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 22; all in T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, commencing at a yellow capped rebar at the N 1/4 corner of Section 21, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, the POB, thence ... to POB. This parcel contains 76.23 acres more or less. NOTE: It is assumed that the N line of NE 1/4 , Section 21 bears N ... for this survey; AND Commencing at a yellow capped rebar at the S 1/4 corner of Section 16, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, the POB, thence ... to POB; AND W 28 acres of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 EXCEPT that part lying E of Old Weldon River bed consisting of 16 acres, more or less; W ½ N 3/8 NE 1/4 SE 1/4; All that part of the W ½ SE 1/4 lying E of the center of the Weldon River; SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4; N ½ SE 1/4 NE 1/4 ‘ S 1/10 NE 1/4 NE 1/4; All that part of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 lying E of Weldon River; SE 1/40 NW 1/4 NE 1/4; All in Section 21, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $1,709.60.

Jayne L. Leeper Padgett to Penny D. Akers, life estate, remainder interest to Cody Quinn T. Cooper and Zachary August Cooper - Unit No. 5 on the real estate described as follows, but does not include the real estate: A tract of land hereinafter to be known as Parcel “A” of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said tract being a part of a tract filed 8-31-1998, in Book “C” at page 127, being further

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NOTICE

All winter decorations need to be removed from the Leon Cemetery by May 17, 2016 or they will be disposed of.

Thank you for your cooperation.

City of Leon

ACCEPTING BIDS The WRD Landfill Commission is accepting bids for contracts for the Hauling of Leachate Water from the Landfill to the designated area on an as needed basis.

The WRD Landfill is located at 21377 125th Avenue, Grand River, Iowa.

Companies or individuals interested should have the ability to have a water tanker and be able to haul several gallons/ day as needed.

Please submit bids to: WRD Landfill, Attn: Jenny Nickell, Office Manager 12377 125th Ave. Grand River, Iowa, 50108 or fax to 641-773-5008 or email wrdlandf@grm.net.

Questions please call Jenny at 641-773-5229.

Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Bids will be reviewed at the Commission meeting at 5:30 PM May 18, 2016.

The Commission has the right to reject all bids.

The WRD Landfill is an EEOC employer.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016

THE CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE

Friday - 4:00 p.m.

Minimum $5.00 for 20 words or under, 15 cents per word over.

Second or continuous insertion one-half price.

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

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

Displayed classified ads with borders are $5.00 per inch.

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

All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE 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

WANTED: ANIMAL REMOVAL: skunks, ground hogs, plus moles. Mike Jones, 641446-3420 or 641-414-5546. 11t13c

FOR RENT 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 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

Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 www. qlf.com (INCN) MISCELLANEOUS RECRUIT an applicant in this paper, plus 38 other papers in Southwestt Iowa for one week for only $110! Includes 25 words and runs in all the newspapers at one time! Call 800227-7636 or order online: www. cnaads.com (INCN) FREE FOOD and Discount Restaurants Card 22 Locations.

Good All States. Never Expires. $12. FREE Shipping. Cash/ Money Orders. Domino Design PO2518 Joliet, IL 60436 DominoDesign74@gmail.com Est 1974. (INCN)

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FOR SALE

(continued from page 10) described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Said Section 28; thence N ... to POB, said tract containing 0.16 acres, more or less, and being subject to easements and restrictions of record; AND A 40’ access easement being 20’ right and 20’ left of the below described centerline commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; thence S ... to Point of Terminus of said easement.

No transfer stamps.

Joy M. Leeper Poush and Robert Poush to Penny D. Akers, life estate, remainder interest to Cody Quinn T. Cooper and Zachary August Cooper - Unit No. 5 on the real estate described as follows, but does not include the real estate: A tract of land hereinafter to be known as Parcel “A” of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said tract being a part of a tract filed 8-31-1998, in Book “C” at page 127, being further described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Said Section 28; thence N ... to POB, said tract containing 0.16 acres, more or less, and being subject to easements and restrictions of record;

AND A 40’ access easement being 20’ right and 20’ left of the below described centerline commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; thence S ... to Point of Terminus of said easement. No transfer stamps.

Robert J. Leeper and Ella Leeper to Penny D. Akers, life estate, remainder interest to Cody Quinn T. Cooper and Zachary August Cooper - Unit No. 5 on the real estate described as follows, but does not include the real estate: A tract of land hereinafter to be known as Parcel “A” of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said tract being a part of a tract filed 8-31-1998, in Book “C” at page 127, being further described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Said Section 28; thence N ... to POB, said tract containing 0.16 acres, more or less, and being subject to easements and restrictions of record; AND A 40’ access easement being 20’ right and 20’ left of the below described centerline commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th

P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; thence S ... to Point of Terminus of said easement. No transfer stamps.

Rodney A. Leeper and Melony Leeper to Penny D. Akers, life estate, remainder interest to Cody Quinn T. Cooper and Zachary August Cooper - Unit No. 5 on the real estate described as follows, but does not include the real estate: A tract of land hereinafter to be known as Parcel “A” of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said tract being a part of a tract filed 8-31-1998, in Book “C” at page 127, being further described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Said Section 28; thence N ... to POB, said tract containing 0.16 acres, more or less, and being subject to easements and restrictions of record; AND A 40’ access easement being 20’ right and 20’ left of the below described centerline commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; thence S ... to Point of Terminus of said easement. No transfer stamps.

O’HAIR AUTOMOTIVE Where Weldon and Van Wert meet by the Water tower on Hwy. 69

05 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer Edition, Loaded ................................................$5,995 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 4x4, Auto, X-Cab, V-8...................................................$4,995 BADBOY MOWERS STARTING AT $3,699.00 Bad Boy Mowers Sold from Des Moines to Bethany Service and Delivery Available.

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

FOR SALE

Registered Angus Bulls

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: Entire city block north end of Davis City with 2 garages. Make Offer, 515-367-4662.

2t15p FOR SALE: GREENHOUSE ITEMS: tomatoes, vegetables, strawberry plants. Containers and baskets. Jerry Robbins, evenings, 660-382-4681, 3 miles south of Pleasanton.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

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

●Top Sires ●Champion Dams ●Calving ease selection

Verle Norris

641-446-4613

FOR SALE: 75 Registered Angus yearling bulls. Excellent quality. Guaranteed breeders.

Werner Family Angus, Diagonal, IA. www.WernerFamilyAngus.com or 641-344-5059. 10t8c

COLLINS BODY SHOP 446-4377

24 Hour Wrecker Service

Complete body, glass installation, painting, welding

ROOFING

• Flat Roofs • Commercial and Residential

We have quality and experience.

COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

MONUMENTS Eighmy Monument Co.

Great selection of new vehicles and large inventory of used cars and trucks!

▪ Certified service department ▪ Complete collision repair ▪ 24 hours wrecker service

*NEW & PRE-OWNED* Sales & Service

Ph. 641-464-3241 1-800-280-1079

*PRE-OWNED SALES*

1-800-333-7994 641-464-2025

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

Nursing Facility (641) 784-3388

Asssisted Living (641) 784-8910

“Where Quality Care Comes First” If you are looking for a progressive work atmosphere that enriches the lives of others...come join our team!

1-800-305-3110

We are currently hiring part-time Cook, Housekeeper, and evening CNA

STATEWIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS

WALNUT GROVE PORK LTD

Free Log Home & Timber Show Learn About Buying a Log Home, Huge Showroom, Model Home, Presentations, Call Lynn to Sign-up 1-800-2705025 ext. 178 www.GoldenEagleLogHomes.com (INCN) HELP WANTEDAGRICULTURAL

is seeking dedicated personel for its 5600 sow facility

♦ Strong animal husbandry minded persons ♦ Ability to plan and execute procedures ♦ Time management and production oriented ♦ The drive and passion to be a top stockman

FARM,

Harvest Help Wanted. Truck driver with CDL. Room and board, guaranteed wages. May through November. Call Lonny Schemper Harvesting 308-9990482. (INCN) HELP WANTED- SALES $30k-$50k -Renew existing advertising accounts. Experience not required Dependable car needed for some overnight travel. Relocation unnecessary. FT or semi-retired person.

Flexible hours. 515-276-4010.

(INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Class A CDL Drivers Wanted!

Company and Lease Purchase.

Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time and No Northeast! www.Drive4Red. com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required (INCN)

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: 2 BR, att. garage Very clean, move in condition. 200 S. Main ........................... $45,000.00 109 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 ........................................................................................$255,000.00 3 BR, 2 BA, Split Level next to the bike trail, located on 1.3 acres, 2 car det. garage, plus 1 car detached 501 NW 10th St. .......................................$139,000.00 Cozy Ranch 2BR, 1 Bath walkout basm’t at 301 SE 3rd. Close to school, park, pool...$49,000.00 Country Living! Acreage-2.0 w/ 2009 Modular Home, wrap around deck with 5 ft. depth pool, 2 car det garage plus 1 car det. garage. Must See! Top of the line home at 19544 Pony Farm Rd. ......................................................$159,000.00 Split Level Home 3BR 2 BA, det. garage. New septic by seller! Located at 1405 NE. Poplar ................................................................................................$140,000.00 2 Story, Older Home with many updates. Gorgeous oak trim/open staircase 3BR 1 Ba, 2 car det garage at 200 NE 10th ..................................... REDUCED $129,000.00 Ranch Home built in 2013 2 BR 2 BA, att. 2 car garage, handicap accessible, no steps at 1602 NE Poplar. ..................................................................................$174,900.00 Bungalow, 2 BR, 1 Bath, garage. Close to park and pool. 905 SE Q ............................$37,000.00 1 1/2 story home, comp. remodeled inside and out. 3 BR, 1 1/4 bath, 1/2 basm’t, wrap around deck at 1208 S. Main. ........................................................................ $80,000.00 Older Home with Lots of Character. 3BR, 1 Bath, extra storage bldg., and det garage. Well maintained. 201 SE 9th St ........................................................... $55,000.00 Pasture Farm located East & South of Leon.2 great ponds, fences good 3 out bldgs, 155 acres ........................................................................................... $3,500/acre Trailer Park in Leon 12 total spaces. Income info available, call office. .......................$35,000.00 2BR Ranch Home, at 902 NE Idaho. Priced to sell. Better than renting. ... REDUCED $35,000.00 2 Manufactured Homes in Grand River (1) 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1,352 sq. ft. ..................................................................................$67,000.00 (2) 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1,080 sq. ft. ................................................................................. $36,000.00

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

Site is located north of Blythedale, Missouri If just looking for a paycheck then need not apply. For a chance to be part of our foward thinking team please send resume to:

walnutgrovepork@gmail.com

Walnut Grove is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Ag Day 2016

National Hospital Week Observed: DCH Employees are Invested in Caring from the Heart Every Day of Every Year

(continued from page 3) tion - Lamoni FFA; Beef Production - Lamoni FFA; Meat Goat Production - Lamoni FFA; Bee Keeping - Jack and EV Trowbridge; Swine Production - Central Trail FFA; Agriculture Mechanics & Tractor Restoration -Lamoni FFA; Fire Safety - Leon Volunteer Fire Department; Dairy Production - Covington Jersey; GPS - Jack Van Laar - Decatur County Extension; Auctioneering - Steve Scudder; Rodeo - Central Decatur Rodeo Team; Equine

Members of the Decatur County Hospital staff. (continued from page 1) DCH Board Trustee, “Please take time to thank the dedicated individuals at Decatur County Hospital during National Hospital Week.”

According to the latest study conducted by the Iowa Hospital Association, Decatur County Hospital generates 120 jobs that boosts $6,113,319 to Decatur County’s economy. Additionally, it is estimated that Decatur County Hospital employees spend around $843,006 in retail sales, which adds a significant amount of sales tax revenue.

In addition to the economic impact that Decatur County Hospital has on the community,

they also strive to be active in the communities they serve by participating in many community activities throughout the year.

“As one of Decatur County’s largest employers, we are an organization that feels strongly about giving back to the community where we all live and work. We strive to be your first choice in healthcare for all the areas we serve, and are committed to supporting the health and well-being in and around Decatur County,” stated Decatur County Hospital CEO Suzanne Cooner, “I am extremely proud of each member of our staff and we recognize the important role they play in extending a sense of trust to our patients and our

communities.”

Decatur County Hospital provides many services, close to home. These services including 24-hour Emergency Services, Ambulance Service, Laboratory, Medical/Surgical, Radiology (general, MRI, mammography, CT, ultrasound), Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Lymphedema, and wound care), General and Vascular Surgery, Infusion Therapy and Chemotherapy, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiology, ENT, Internal Medicine, Oncology/ Hematology, Orthopedics, and more.

“We are so lucky to have a hospital of this caliber in our rural community and county”,

Musical Awards Presented at Spring Concert (continued from page 1) and performances. She has participated in many musicals, plays and speech contest and has attended numerous honor choirs. “Madison has continuously given her all during every choir rehearsal. She has always been very eager to improve as a singer,” said Hall. “She always tries to do her best to become a better singer. She has become an accomplished soprano, leader in the soprano section and a great actress.”

The National Choral Award was awarded to Nathan Fierce

by Mrs. Hall. This award is the highest honor for high school choir performers and recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of the highest male or female choral students.

This award is given in recognition of achievement and outstanding contributions to the success of the school vocal program and of an unusual degree of loyalty, cooperation and high qualities of conduct, by the general consent of the music and school faculty. The National School Choral Award is conferred upon one gradu-

ating singer each year. This is the second year this award has been given out. “Nathan has impressed me so much during his three years in choir,” said Hall.

“Each year he has worked hard and continued to grow and develop as a musician. He was like a sponge and would absorb different things during rehearsals and when clinicians came to work with the choir and would improve leaps and bounds. His rehearsal ethic and standard he shows is incredible and he sets an outstanding example for the rest of the baritone section. He is an incredible all around musician and we will miss him next year.”

The Director’s Award for Chorus was presented to Baylen Blades by Beth Hall. This is the first year this award has been given out. This honor is awarded to a student who has outstanding musicianship and ability, involved in musicals and plays and portrays qualities of leadership towards the choir. Blades has been involved in many musicals and plays, attended numerous honor choirs and has been in choir all four years. He also traveled the

world and visited 12 different countries. “Baylen has worked hard to improve his voice and is a superior singer,” stated Hall.

The 2016 John Philip Sousa concert band award was presented to Nathan Fierce by Mr. Aaron Comer, CD Band Director. The JP Sousa award is presented to the outstanding senior band member for their excellence in Concert Band.

Designed in 1955, the JP Sousa Award was developed with the cooperation of Helen and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.

This award honors an outstanding concert band member, and recognizes superior musicianship and dedication. Fierce has participated in the band program for 4 years: marching band, concert band, pep band, jazz band, as well as performing in any extra-curricular groups that have been asked of him.

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PUBLIC

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Queen size bed; 5 drawer chest; round oak table with leaf and 4 chairs; bar-height table and 2 chairs; 2 near new recliners; tan couch; futons; computer desk and chair; book shelves; 3 drawer file; bar stool; set of wooden T.V. trays; 2 padded chairs on rollers; end tables; lamps; newer Roper washer and electric dryer; small chest type freezer; counter top dish washer; microwave; new toaster oven; 30 in. flatscreen T.V.; computer related items; humidifer; heater; new exercise bike; dishes, pots and pans; step stool; 4 sweepers; coolers; holiday deocrations; air purifier; shower chair.

MOWER & OUTDOOR ITEMS

Ariens 17.5 hp 42 in. cut mower (2 years old); gas string trimmer; fertilizer cart; step ladder; charcoal grill; bag chairs; garden hose; air rifle; small round patio table; patio table with umbrella; small patio table and 2 chairs; lots of hand and garden tools; power tools; electric leaf blower; receiver hitches; camper stabilizer bars; camping supplies; gas cans; lots of misc.

BUILDINGS

12’x20’ CAR PORT; 8’x10’ metal garden shed. Buildings must be removed by buyer from residence in Weldon, IA.

Joan Waite Throckmorton

TERMS:Cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Proper I.D. required to obtain bidding number.

RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.

Bill 641-344-1201

stated Sheri Frost. “I recently experienced the exceptional care of the staff at Decatur County Hospital with my husband, Kevin. We were told if we hadn’t been near a hospital, Kevin would probably not have survived and definitely would have had permanent major organ damage. Having spent over 33 years as a medic, I recognized the honest human concern, compassion, and proficient determination to save my husband’s life. Wow – who wouldn’t want that for each and every one of their family members?

Hospitals in rural communities are vital, and I am certainly glad to have a place to go to receive the best healthcare services when I need them most!”

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

Chandler Smith and Justin Shields talk about the use of Ear Tags and Tattooing pigs. (photo by Mary Lindsey)

BBQ Competition (continued from page 1) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with an award ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

A Southern Iowa Rock-nRoll Reunion will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The performers of Southern Iowa’s music groups have combined some of the most talented musicians together to make for a fun filled evening. Artists from past bands being featured are the Heaters, Roxx, Zef, Terra Haute and Stone Lizard, not to mention a few surprise guests.

The reason for this event is to keep music in Southern Iowa alive!

Besides some of Southern Iowa’s most accomplished musicians Dave McGahuey, Greg Southernland, Jeff Riekena, George Norris, Tyler Graham, Tony Short, Joel Baker, and

Richard Slade, there will be a few returning to their roots, Dan Moore and Kevin Moore.

Kevin Moore has become a well accomplished musician of his own. Kevin is the lead singer and performer for such bands as Tuscan Road, Johnny and the MoTones, and presently the lead singer for Lonesome Red and the Blue Strings, besides playing his Kevin Moore Live shows. He will bring his style back to where it all started for him, as he was born and raised in Leon, until he was up rooted by his parents to WI. This will be Kevin’s first time on stage appearance in Decatur County, so if you have not seen him perform, it will be high energy and lots of fun.

For additional information, contact Kim Moore at 715-432-1982 or kimmooreart@yahoo.com.

Bring your own lawn chair.

PUBLIC Saturday, May 14 - 10:00 a.m.

As we are relocating to Texas, we will sell the following items at our farm, located at 27707 215th St., Leon, IA.

(From Leon, go east on Hwy. 2, 2 1/2 miles to 215th St. Go south on 215th St. 1 mile to sale site.)

HOME FURNISHINGS 3 leather sofas; 2 leather recliners; slate topped end tables and coffee table; fireplace screen and tools; lamps; bedstands; metal bunkbeds; 3 oak dressers; oak nightstand; queen size bed; full size bed; large wooden wardrobe; Maytag range; refrigerator; 2 dorm refrigerators; bar stools; wooden T.V. trays; filing cabinets; small appliances; pots; pans; dishes; L-shaped wooden desk; gun safe; office chair; 2 table and chair sets; limited edition wildlife art; large air hockey table.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Total gym XLS; situp bench; Nautilus treadmill; Velocity exercise bike; kicking dummy; kicking boards.

ELECTRONICS Tannoy ceiling speakers; atlas ceiling speakers; microphones; JBL Eon pair; mixing board; Crestron mps controller; QSC amplifiers; road cases; mounting brackets; security cameras; DVD players; CD players; printer; small Samsung T.V.s; bookshelf; speakers; large equipment racks on casters; new rack panels and shelves; misc connectors; cabling; wireless microphones; Yamaha keyboard.

1972 Chevy Impala; Kubota BX2230 diesel with 60in mower deck and loader; Kubota 3 pt. tiller; go-cart; bumper pull 2 horse trailer (no title); WW 5’x10’ utility trailer; H&H 6’x10’ utility trailer.

WALK-IN FREEZER & SMOKER 10’x12’ walk-in freezer, new condenser and cooling fans, on skids; large upright meat smoker.

OUTDOOR/SHOP

Friday evening, May 13 5:30 p.m.

Decatur County Fairgrounds Leon, IA

Merrill 515-238-3714

(contributed photo)

CAR, TRACTOR, & TRAILERS

PUBLIC

Hamilton / Applegate Auctions

Production - Central Trail FFA; Corn Production - Iowa and Decatur County Corn Growers; Gun Safety - Decatur County Conservation; Agriculture Marketing - Graceland University; Ag Challenge - Decatur County Farm Bureau; Banking and Finance - Alysha Van Laar, America State Bank; Tree Farming - Lapland Tree Farm; Hy-Vee Food Stores; Soil Conservation - Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District; Oak Savanna & Hummingbirds - Southern Iowa Oak Savanna Alliance.

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10’ Jon boat; trolling motor; several HD shop tables; home brewing and winemaking supplies; bottles; kegs; taps; hoses; CO2 tank; stainless steel; garden tools; landscape fabric; hoses and reels; patio set w/umbrella; propane patio heater; rabbit cages and hutches; chicken feeders and waterers; scrap iron and copper; IBC tote; plastic barrels; new 24”x24’ galvanized culvert; cedar barn board siding; galvanized barn gutter; new rolls barbed wire; electric fencers; fencing supplies; rear tined tiller; milk cooler; propane fire pit; outdoor decorations; wood splitter.

HAY 60 small bales of alfalfa hay.

HUNTING & FISHING Duck decoys; lots of clean brass, .223, 6.8 spc, .38, .357, .300 win, 3030, .40/9mm, 12 ga and 20 ga primers, powder; Hornady single stage press; powder scales; dies-new in box, .223, 300 win mag, .243, 6.8; 12 ga and 20 ga reloaders; bullets; shot; wads; tumbler; ice auger; ice fishing poles; tackle and misc.; tent; camping supplies.

CONSIGNED TRACTOR 1968 J.D. 4020 D Syncro shift, good rear tires; straight tin work.

Chris and Julie Plym TERMS: Picture ID required to obtain bidding number. Cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible for theft, accident or inadvertant errors in advertising. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. Lunch and restrooms available.

See photos on www.missouri-iowa-classifieds.com

Hamilton / Applegate Auctions Merrill 515-238-3714

Bill 641-344-1201

Tim Busby - guest auctioneer

Leon, IA