The Leon Journal-Reporter - May 4, 2022

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 14

A Night 'Dazzled in Diamonds'

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Maggie Layton and Tegun Carson On a cold, dreary and windy evening, Saturday, April 30, Central Decatur students and their guests attended the 2022 Central Decatur Junior/Senior Prom.

The commons and gym were decorated using the theme “Dazzled in Diamonds.” Promenade was held in the North Elementary gym to keep attendees and parents dry and comfortable.

Later in the evening, following the meal and dance, the attendees were bussed to Spare Time in West Des Moines where they participated in various After Prom Events. (prom photos by Penny Sheetz Photography)

City Administrator Notes on Nuisance Abatements

by Kyle Sheetz, Leon City Administrator Surely, many of the readers of this article have taken a trip sometime in which they needed to rent a hotel or motel. If you are like me, you have a relaxed and refreshed feeling when walking into a nice clean room similar to visiting a friend or family member’s house that is nice and tidy. Also, if you are like me, by the morning of the 2nd or 3rd day of using the hotel room,

you notice that the feeling is gone because you and your family have begun to treat the room as home. Perhaps dirty laundry is strung around the room, trash cans are beginning to fill up, dirty towels are in the bathroom hanging to dry, cosmetics and hygiene items are scattered about the bathroom countertop and, there is pocket change and restaurant receipts on the bedside table. At this point the refreshing feeling of a nice clean room is no

longer present, yet no one staying in the room is particularly uncomfortable.

All of this is to illustrate what can happen when the level of disorder gradually increases and humans become conditioned to that disorder. What the City of Leon has to deal with is properties that have gradually become disordered. As the City Administrator, I have to consider all of the variables surrounding the issue of what is considered as a nuisance.

Of course, coming from a small Iowa town and having lived in Leon for 17 years, I understand how “rooms” can become messy. In all hon-

The Decatur County Hospital will celebrate Hospital Week on Friday, May 13 at the hospital.

Providers and Staff will be hosting a Free BBQ meal, catered by Thelma Saxton, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

At noon, the hospital will recognize this year’s DAISY Award nominees and recipient.

The providers and staff work hard every day to deliver exceptional care close to River Hamaker and Grant Boyd home. Join them in helping celebrate the successes and continesty, I am far from good everyone’s successes ued growth of the hosat keeping my level of and failures. pital. organization high. If So, let’s remember you have seen my desk, that feeling of being you already know this. refreshed when walkAdditionally, each ing into the clean hotel How Do We individual person, has room. Many folks from a different level of dis- outside our community Make A Good organization that they Community can tolerate. What the (continued on page 12) Resource Great individual can tolerate is of no large conseThe Leon Public quence in the goverLibrary is hosting a nance of a city. What community meeting is important is the colon Thursday, May 12 The Leon Post to discuss the topic lective. Like it or not, we ARE a community. Office is hosting Grow “How do we make a That means that the Your Business Days for good community recollective tolerance of small businesses at the source great.” disorder holds more Leon Post Office May 2 The meeting will import than any one in- through May 6. be held from 5:00 p.m.

Learn about USPS dividual. Like it or not, to 7:00 p.m. at Main we ARE on the same products and services Street Brick House. team. Our community’s and receive a free gift Refreshments will be successes and failures and sign up to win provided. are, in some small part, prizes.

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Mount Ayr Woman Had to Graham and Layton Presented with the Arion Award be Extricated Following For more than 60 Car Crash years, the Rotary Club A Mount Ayr resident was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident that occurred in Davis City on the afternoon of April 28.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Debra Sue Percifield, age 50 and passenger Crystal Hughes, age 20, also of Mt. Ayr, were traveling westbound in a 1995 Chevy Blazer on Highway 69 in Davis City just west of Dale Miller Road when the accident occurred.

The vehicle traveled off the road onto the right shoulder and when Percifield attempted to come back onto the roadway overcorrected and lost control. The vehicle slid off the road,

entered the left ditch and rolled coming to rest on its right side.

Percifield, who was wearing her seatbelt had to be extricated from the vehicle and due to her injuries, an air ambulance landed at the scene and she was transported to a Des Moines hospital.

Her condition was unknown by press time.

Hughes was transported to the Decatur County Hospital by personal vehicle.

Assisting the State Patrol at the scene were the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Leon and Lamoni Police Departments, Decatur County Hospital, Lamoni EMS, and Lamoni Rescue.

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of Decatur County and Central Decatur High School have recognized students annually with the prestigious Arion Award, which is presented to high school students for outstanding achievement in band or chorus.

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

The Arion awards were announced last Monday, April 25, during the 7th-12th CD spring music concert.

The CD student receiving the award for choir was Maggie Layton. Maggie has been in choir all four years, has been in numerous plays all four years of high school, received I ratings in solo, ensemble and speech contests, and is a member of the Star Spangled Banner Quartet, singing at the state girl's basketball tournament. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has been on the honor roll all four years. Maggie is a very talented musician and sets a great example for others to follow.

The CD student receiving the award for band was Addie

Rotary President Jeanne Vogel presents Addie Graham with the Instrumental Arion Award. Also pictured is Steve Neilssen Graham. Addie has been in band for four years, chorus for three years, theater for four years, International Club four years, FFA four years, Interact 3 years, FCA 1 year, and class officer four years.

She has been on the honor roll four years and is a member of the National Honor Society.

She is a member of the Star Spangled Banner Quartet, singing at the girl's state basketball tournament. Addie has received I ratings at state for speech, solo and musical theater.

The Arion Award was established in 1948 to give National recognition to junior and senior class members for outstanding achievement in band, orchestra and chorus. This award is given annually by the Rotary Club of Decatur

Rotary President Jeanne Vogel presents Maggie Layton with the Vocal Arion Award.

County to students who have attained academic excellence and community standing in vocal and instrumental

achievement. This is a prestigious award that is a major factor in obtaining scholarship offers.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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DEATH NOTICE NORMAN, Lonnie Leroy, 79, of Ellston, Iowa, died on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating.

Interment was held in the Terre Haute Cemetery, south of Decatur, Iowa.

SMITH, Austin Z. "Ozzie", 78, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Des Moines. No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa.

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LONNIE LEROY NORMAN Lonnie Leroy Norman, age 79, the son of Winfield Jesse and Vurna Avis (Butcher) Norman, was born December 4, 1942, in Decatur County, Iowa. He died at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Lonnie grew up in Decatur County, Iowa and graduated from high school in Leon, Iowa. On January 30, 1962, he joined the United States Army serving in Germany and Austria during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge

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on January 18, 1965, he moved to Weldon, Iowa and worked at Massey Ferguson in Des Moines, Iowa. After its closure in 1981, he worked various agriculture jobs before starting at the Lamoni Livestock Sale Barn, retiring in 2006.

Lonnie was married to Donna Marie Stuart and was blessed with son, Cory. On April 2, 1988, he married Valerie Jean Harris. They made their home outside of Eagleville, Missouri for 30 years. They were blessed with son, Lance. In 2019, Lonnie and Valerie moved to Ellston, Iowa.

In earlier years, Lonnie enjoyed participating in rodeos in the calf roping and team roping events. He enjoyed watching Nascar, working jigsaw puzzles, and bird watching.

After moving to Sun Valley, he enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the happenings at the Lake and meeting people, along with his faithful pet, Penny.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Cleo Norman, Ann Hoffman, Naomi Graham, Nevalee Hampton, Leona “Oney” Vandermey, Veletta “Babe” Crees, James Norman, and Ronald Norman. Those who will miss him most are his wife, Valerie Norman of Ellston, Iowa; sons and daughters-in-law, Cory and Mandy Norman of Panora, Iowa and Lance and Danielle Norman of Grand River, Iowa; grandchildren, Avery Norman, Molly and Landon Norman; brothers, Jesse “Jake” Norman of Des Moines, Iowa and Mickey Norman and wife, Delores of Decatur, Iowa; brother-inlaw, Bob Hampton of Decatur; sisters-in-law,

Helen Norman of Decatur and Debra Carl and husband, Matt of Ankeny, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and Dear Editor: friends.

On April 4 my husband fell in our backyard, (resulting in 5 broken ribs).

I was alone and could not move him, so I ran to our side street, waving my arms and yelling, “Help Me” to the first vehicle going by. A man in a pickup pulled into our driveway and

moved my husband to a slightly more comfortable position. With extra help, he stayed with us until we got him into the house. I called this Leon resident, “my angel”.

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Letter to the Editor

AUSTIN ZOOK SMITH Austin Z. “Ozzie” Smith, age 78, was born at Osceola, Iowa on September 11, 1943, to Donald Dean and Gladys Anita (Zook) Smith.

He died on April 26, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ozzie is survived by his wife, Wylladene “Willy” Smith; stepdaughter, Sharon Woods; step grandchildren, Sadie Johnson and Shay Woods; and other relatives and friends.

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3 Clark Receives National Choral Award The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Love Your Mother While There is Time Editor's Note: The thoughts of me following was writPlease tell me now. ten by Ruth Kelly of If you wait until I Lamoni. It should serve am sleeping as a little reminder to Never to awaken, honor our Mothers, not There will be death only on Mother's Day, but all the year long. between us And I won't hear Having attended a you then. few funerals in the last So, if you love couple of years, I heard the Religious Leader me,even a little bit, officiating the funeral, let me know it while talking about the mer- I am living its of the deceased, how So I can treasure kind,wonderful,helpful, so on and so forth. The it. question that comes to my mind is, were they ever told all this while they were alive? How would you feel if you found something like this among her belongings: The Time is Now If you are ever going to love me, Love me now while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow.

Love me now While I am living, Do not wait until I'm gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice cold stone.

If you have tender

I had a marvelous mother, who loved, sacrificed for, and helped me in every way possible, all my years of growing up, through college and marriage, even though there were thousands of miles between us, I could count on her to be there for me.

We buried that wonderful woman 37 years ago,on her 74th birthday.

Can you imagine how I felt when I returned from the services and found all the letters, pictures, and mementos I had sent her over the years.

Some of us find time for everyone and everything but never make time for our mother.

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a hug, if your friends do not come first? Will any of them do for you what your mother did or does? I know the answer.

If you call her on the telephone don't get in a hurry and cut her off. Remember the times you could have included her and you didn't. The world is filled with offsprings like these. I hope they see themselves in this column, and profit from it. I hope it is not too late and you don't feel sick with regret.

Happy Mother's Day!

Carney Earns Trifecta+1 at Drake Relays

Cadence Clark (right) received the 2022 National Choral Award, awarded by Beth Hall (left), CD K-12 instructor during the 7-12 Spring Concert held last Monday, April 25. The National Choral Award is the highest honor for high school choir performers. It recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of the highest male or female choral students. This award is (contributed) Mackenzie Car- given in recognition of achievement and outstanding contributions to the ney, the daughter of success of the school vocal program and of an unusual degree of loyalty, Tabatha (Boyd) and cooperation and high qualities of conduct, by the general consent of the Brett Carney, earned music and school faculty. The National School Choral Award is conferred a TRIFECTA +1 = 4 upon one graduating singer each year. This is the second year this award Drake 2022 Champion- has been given out.

Mrs. Hall read the following, "The student receiving this award has ships! Mackenzie is the impressed me so much during her four years in choir. Each year she has first athlete in Drake worked hard and continued to grow and develop as a musician. She has history to achieve the TRIFECTA twice! At participated in solo ensemble contest receiving Superior and Excellent the Drake Relays held ratings, FFA Idol, the Performing Arts Boosters talent show, speech conthis last weekend, Car- test and is a member of the National Honor Society She has also parney reigns champion in ticipated in every possible drama and musical for Central Decatur and the the 110m hurdles and community theater. She has demonstrated incredible leadership in choir 400m hurdles along and the soprano section. with the shuttle hurTaco salad green beans dle relay team, for the Leon Community Fri., May 6 Tues., May 10 TRIFECTA adding her Meal Menu Chinese sesame chick- Tamales, Spanish rice, +1 bonus for the 4x200 (Subject to Change) en, steamed rice, egg refried beans, salsa relay!

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Leon City Council Meeting May 9

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (May 1, 2002) U.S. Senator Tom Harkin's senior education aide, Bev Schreder, worked with Central Decatur students at the Decatur Elementary School during her statewide tour to discuss and see the actual impact of Harkin sponsored education initiatives have had on local school districts. One of the new laptop computers at CD was partially provided by funds that Senator Harkin helped appropriate for smaller schools.

Principal Douglas Kouba submitted his resignation at a special CD Board meeting.

Deputy Leon City Clerk Norma Stone was sworn in as the Leon City Clerk by Mayor Miles Horn. Stone took over for former Clerk Brent Corll.

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors voted to join Clarke, Ringgold, Wapello, Van Buren, Monroe, Mahaska, Keokuk, Jefferson and Davis counties as the Southern Iowa Regional Emergency Planning District, which was presented with a petition for the move by Emergency Management, Director Rich Erke.

Amicitia Club of Leon celebrated its 100th year by planting a native pin oak tree at the Central Decatur High School.

Bud Taylor, Park Manager at Nine Eagles State Park and Bob Bixby, of the Leon Lions Club, moved the tree to the school yard. Amicitia Club members who assisted with the project were Naomi Bowen, Greta Willis and Lois Slade.

The children of Hazel Christensen helped celebrate her 80th birthday with an Open House on May

11.

CD Senior Spotlights were: Kelsie Marie Vanderflute, daughter of Roger and Patricia Vanderflute; Stephanie Michelle Wasson, daughter of Timmie and Robin Wasson; and Michelle Dianne VanDyke, daughter of Rick Van Dyke and Donna RuthHines.

Roger Cowan and Irene Bright.

Ethel Evans was working at the Sherman Hullinger home helping care for the new girl that arrived at their home.

Pete Taylor shot an old she wolf and secured her nine pups, getting around $45 bounty.

Archie Thompson captured a fox and seven little ones down in Woodland Township.

They had been on exhibitation in one of the store windows in Garden Grove.

Those who spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. George South and children were Mr. and Mrs. Charley South and children, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fry and Mildred, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Housh and baby.

Mrs. J.W. Mullin, Julia, John and Raymond and Nan Barrett visited Mr. and Mrs. William Buckingham.

Raymond Curry visited home folks.

50 YEARS AGO: EARTH DAY - Students at Central Decatur high school spent one school day picking up trash within the city limits of Leon. As the 50 Years Ago trash was piled in the intersections, city and county trucks picked it up (May 4, 1972) Students at Central and hauled it to the dump to be buried.

Decatur high school spent one school day landed in a ditch with picking up trash within bers, Don Hullinger Jerry 8, and Bonnie the car turned over on the city limits of Leon. and Leonard Martin, June, 6, watched the top of them. With a lot As the trash was piled received their FFA cyclone and went to of effort, they succeedin the intersections, Iowa Degree at the their cave. The Nickels ed in getting out of the city and county trucks 44th state convention. farm was located just car and Jack Creveling picked it up and hauled Grand Valley teach- east of the "Little Red came along about this it to the dump to be er, Frances Dentler, was Schoolhouse" on high- time and they drove on buried. honored with a potluck way 65. Mrs. Carroll to town, leaving the car The County Board supper as she was re- McIntosh, teacher, saw in the ditch until the of Review was pictured tiring at the end of the the storm and took the next day. in the court house on school year. pupils of her school to a Marriage Licenses their May 1 meeting The annual busi- neighboring farm where – Phillip A. Miller and date that was required ness and Professional they entered a fruit Nellie May Boles; by law. Members of Women's Tea honoring cave. The schoolhouse the board were Emory the Central Decatur se- was damaged by the Mariott Downtown Martin, Howard Baker, nior girls was to be held wind. Barns on the V.K. Hotel. One of the bigClif Redman, Ralph at the Leon Christian Lovett, Melvin Sears, gest topics of discusDaughton and Loral Church. Thirty girls George Judd, J.D. sion for the organizaHullinger. were planning to at- Bryan and Phillips and tion is how it is going Dr. K. R. Brown in- tend. Josephine Shook Cain farms, north and to handle membership troduced Mrs. James was chairman of the northwest of Lineville, with those "publicaKimball of Osceola to tea arrangements and were damaged. Not a tions" that just have the Leon Rotary Club president of the BPW, home in south Clio esa website presence. where she told of her Mildred Baker was caped damage and the There will no doubt work informing el- to give the welcome. lumber yard owned by be a laundry list of reementary students on Senior Diane Beers Albert Lewis and Frank I believe Macson quirements for such the dangers of various was to present the re- Atkinson was badly has gotten the drum- publications to become drugs. sponse and introduce damaged. ming bug. For the a member of INA. Arlo Hullinger an- the girls.

As more and more school concerts last nounced that he was 100 YEARS AGO newspapers merge or week, he had the opseeking the Democratic (May 4, 1922) 75 YEARS AGO are on the verge of closportunity to not only nomination for state May Morning (May 1, 1947) ing completely, this has senator from the 47th Decatur County Breakfast – One of the play for the junior become quite a topic senatorial district. was scheduled get Nine features of the day high band, but he also as of late.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eagles Lake in 1948 – was the May morning helped out with the I am print-media 5th and 6th grades and Reynolds, of Davis City, Decatur County was breakfast served in the minded through and became the parents of to have Nine Eagles basement of the M.E. even sat in for a couple through so it is hard Darcy Rochelle, born Lake constructed by Church. The hostesses of songs with the high for me to get on board school band.

Good job April 25 at the Decatur the state conservation were Mrs. Dr. Mitchell, with this. Time will tell. county Hospital. She commission. The legis- Mrs. Herman Deck, Mac. As I am, your It is sad that society was welcomed home by lature, just adjourned, Maurine Penniwell, grandpa Gary would has become wanting also have been proud big brother Justin and provided funds for the Daisy Rockey, Ruth to have information grandparents Mr. and construction of six Shields and Marie to see you perform. instantanious...whethMrs. Robert Reynolds new artificial lakes in Goodman. The guests Keep it up! er it is right or wrong oOo of Decatur and Mr. and southern Iowa, includ- were Mrs. C.W. Hoffman, at the time. I guess if I was able to spend Mrs. Earl Snethen of ing the one in Decatur Martha and Marjorie; print fades away comDavis City.

County. The Decatur Mrs. Frederick Ruch, a few hours at one pletely into history, EARL Showing at the County lake, with 41 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick of the annual Iowa so will I. Ha! Until the Board Strand Theatre was acres to be under wa- Hoffman, Dr. Mitchell, Newspaper next time...

Meetings last Thursday Billy Jack. ter, cost approximately Barbara Penniwell, the So Long!

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CORRESPONDENTS

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LINDA BOOTHE Today is May 1st and I had a memory from my childhood.

Some of our youth probably don’t remember delivering May Baskets on May 1st. One of my memories is of Betty Lou Quebec when we were 7 or 8 years old.

Betty Lou always delivered May baskets full of candy and popcorn. She would knock on your door and run.

You would answer the door and see the basket and you were to run and chase the person delivering and give them a kiss. I ran and chased her and she ran through the back seat of her parent’s car cause both back doors were open. So did I. I finally caught her in our back yard and gave her a kiss. Oh, the simple things we did as a child that were so enjoyable and memorable….

Saturday, April 29th, many friends and family gathered at the DC Community Center to pay respects to Ron ‘Frog’ Tellier. Since Frog knew everyone, they all showed up and enjoyed fellowship and sharing his memories

and stories. The ladies from surrounding towns provided a banquet of food that all enjoyed. It was a true testimony to the life of Ron ‘Frog’ Tellier. RIP Our Friend!

Janessa HutchisonStarnes was honored on Sunday, May 1st, at the DC Community Center for her graduation from Penn Foster High School. Janessa is determined to become a nurse and has also finished her studies to get her CNA degree and is currently working at the Clearview Nursing Home in Mt Ayr. Janessa is the daughter of Kenneth Starnes and Jessica Hutchison of Lamoni. No worries about this young lady!

She is already on her road to a successful life doing what she loves doing. Congratulations Janessa! We are all so proud of you!

Birthday wishes are extended to Melissa Fox, Vanessa Pierson, Allan Helton, Piper Helton, Chris Cozad, Jessica Hutchison, Jean Eakes, Dewayne Smith and Ashley Toney.

Hate has 4 letters, so does Love, Enemies has 7 letters, so does Truth. Negative has 8 and so does Positive.

Cry has 3 letters, so does Joy. Anger has 5 letters, so does Happy.

Right has 5 letters, so does wrong. Hurt has 4 letters, so does Heal. It means life is like a double edged sword…so transform every negative side into an aura of positivity. We should choose the better side of life.

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LIZ CARPENTER Well, we have made it to May. How it arrived so quickly is anybody’s guess. At this rate, we’ll be decorating for Christmas in a few short weeks.

Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main did pretty much the same thing as last week - just work and school for both of them Monday through Friday and they didn’t have much going on on Saturday or Sunday either.

Holly Parkhurst reports South Harrison Elementary had their carnival Friday night.

She enjoyed seeing the kids in her class and the community out to enjoy the fun. Benson and Daxon enjoyed playing the games and loved the cotton candy, snow cones and carnival food. It was a good turn out!

Tuesday night Julie McElroy and Philinda Snethen supported the Optimist Club of Lamoni at the volunteer fair. They spotted other Optimists Lisa Stobbe and Karen Roberts who support the Optimist Club as well as two other groups, RSVP and the Lamoni Thrift Shop.

For a small town, there are many opportunities for people to volunteer.

Sandy and Gary Osborn attended a pizza party on Wednesday at Kathleen Wilcoxson’s house. Other guests included Nancy Stroberg and Emily and Scarlett Ballegeer from Virginia.

They came and surprised Grandma Kathleen. Scarlett was born on February 23rd and this was her first trip to the farm. Happy Birthday, Scarlett and we are glad you came to visit the Andover neighborhood! Come back again soon!

Drew Parkhurst reports that his son Keegan had Kellan over to stay the night over the weekend.

Sleepovers are great fun!

Friday Philinda Snethen went to Des Moines where she met Marie and Kay Herring.

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Cotton, Coy, and Cole Osborn stayed all night with Grandma Sandy and Grandpa Gary Osborn on Friday night. Cotton and Coy stayed Saturday night, too.

Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane looked after Liz Carpenter’s farm while she was away with Laurie.

Cassie enjoyed watching the geese splash around in the puddles from all the rain. She might get to enjoy some baby geese if any of the two dozen or so goose eggs hatch. A couple of momma geese have been incubating them.

A couple more weeks and we’ll see if they have done a good job or not.

Drew and Keegan Parkhurst did a little turkey calling over the weekend.

Unfortunately for them, the turkeys were not listening because they didn’t show up. Maybe next time.

No news to report from Donna Ogier, Kim Erwin, or Ivan Lane this week. They all stayed close to home and had a quiet week.

Saturday at Andover Church, Philinda Snethen, with support from Karen Lozier, Amy McBirnie, and Abby and Melissa Silver, hosted a baby shower for her granddaughter Victoria Booth.

Alma Mickelson reports their house was just like the old days this weekend. Isadora moved back home for the summer and Teddy and Olivia were down for the weekend to celebrate Riley Stevenson’s graduation from Graceland University. Alma and Ronnie’s dog, Denali,

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Announcement of Candidacy for Decatur County Board of Supervisors

I, Sam Wengryn, am a lifelong rural resident of Decatur County, a strict constitutionalist, and champion of smaller, less intrusive government that works for the will of the people—not personal or private interest.

I grew up heavily involved in the familyowned agribusiness, building fence and raising cattle. Life on the farm taught me the value of hard work, that some days go smoother than others, and some are a controlled fire drill. The most important goal was accomplishing something.

Traveling all over the county for over a decade with my dad, Cowboy John, I fell in love with all the natural beauty Decatur County has to offer. This truly is God’s Country! But I have also seen where county services are lacking: bridges out, roads with potholes, signs damaged—if not missing. I will address these issues.

The majority of economic decisions are made for short-term gain, not long-term prosperity. I want to change the economic outlook for the county, and that is why I am running for a position on the board of supervisors. Because of my sense of duty and responsibility that comes serving our local community, I want a brighter future for Decatur County.

An involved member of the community with the Leon Lions Club, Leon Golf & Country Club, and I support local business at every opportunity. I am currently serving in my second term as chairman of the Republican Party of Decatur County, as well as being a duly elected City of Pleasanton council member. I served as chair for the county Republican convention, was a member of 3rd District platform committee, and am a delegate to the district and state conventions. I am heavily involved in the Republican Party for the local, district, and state; meeting officials at all levels of government.

I am young, with fresh ideas, and truly care for what’s happening in and around the county. I humbly ask for, and would appreciate, your support and vote in the primary June 7th.

Paid for by Sam Wengryn, 286 Park Ave, Davis City, IA 50065 was very excited to see Teddy and Olivia’s puppy, Kobe. Sounds like all the people and the animals had a fun time!

Laurie Carpenter was home to visit her mom Liz Carpenter last week. Then Liz Carpenter traveled to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, with Laurie Carpenter for a few days. They helped Abigail Taylor celebrate her birthday. Abbi’s age is the third prime

number. They also got to watch Abbi’s dance recital along with her mom and dad Emilie and Will Taylor and her grandma Sophie Ryan.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and we need to start cheering a little louder for the Kansas City Royals. They are off to a rough start this year.

Go Royals!

(More correspondents on page 10)

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Hullingers and Relay Teams Strike Gold at Mount Ayr Meet

discus, 79' 9" and shot put, 33' 3.5"; Coffelt, shot put, 25' 10".

Trey Hullinger ran a 23.11 in the 200m dash at Mount Ayr for a gold.

The boys' track team competed at Mount Ayr on Tuesday, April 26 and on Thursday, competed at Van Meter.

At Mount Ayr, the team placed 2nd with 115 points behind Earlham with 129. I-35 followed CD with 110 points for 3rd, Clarke 4th (82), Mount Ayr 5th (74), Nodaway Valley 6th (57) and Wayne 7th (16).

Tyke and Trey Hullinger dominated with speed, earning golds in the 100m and 200m dash, respectively times of 11.58 and 23.11. Trey was also in the photo finish in the 100m dash earning 5th with a time of 11.98, with places 2nd-5th only .08 second apart.

The 4x100 and shuttle hurdle relays both earned a solid gold. The 4x100 team of Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Champ Walker and Evahn Jones ran a time of 45.24 and the shuttle hurdle team of Tyke Hullinger, Riley Norman, Matthew Boothe and Jack Scrivner clocked a time of 1:03.04.

The distance medley relay was right in the running with a silver. Gus Buckingham, Norman, Tate Swartz and Gunnar Smith ran

a 4:00.69.

The Cardinals earned a silver and bronze in the long jump, with leaps of Scrivner recording a 19' 5.25" and Jones 18' 4.75', respectively.

The team earned four more bronze placings by William Gillis in the 3200m run with a time of 10:47.40; Swartz in the 800m run with a time of 2:11.14; Scrivner in the 110m hurdles with a time of 16.55; and the sprint medley relay team of M. Boothe, Norman, Walker and Isaiah Brunk with a time of 1:42.82.

The Cardinals tallied additional points in the remaining events: Vincent Carcamo, 400m dash, 4th, 54.64; Boothe, 110m hurdles, 4th, 16.64; Scrivner, high jump, 4th, 5' 4"; Carcamo, 1600m run, 4th, 4:59.28; Smith, 1600m run, 5th, 4:59.77; Gillis, 800m run, 5th, 2:12.27; Quentin Coffelt, discus, 5th, 107' 1"; Norman, 400m hurdles, 6th, 1:03.34 The 4x400 relay team of Swartz, Brunk, Gillis and Jones ran a 3:49.72 for 4th.

Other results: Buckingham, 200m dash, 25.12; Brunk, 400m dash, 56.40; Boothe, 400m hurdles, 1:03.71; Gage Kelley,

VAN METER In the tough competion at Van Meter, CD earned 5th place with 82 points. Earlham won the boy's meet with 145 points, Van Meter in 2nd (132), Madrid 3rd (124), Clarinda 4th (99), CD (82), Cam/Anita 6th (58), MSM 7th (33), West Central Valley 8th (24), Creston 8th (24), Ankeny Christian 10th (10) and Mount Ayr 11th (9).

Tyke Hullinger ran a 23.52 for a gold in the 200m dash and an 11.81 for a silver in the 100m dash.

Scrivner leaped 19' 11.75 for a gold in the long jump.

The solid distance medley and 4x800 relay teams chalked up a silver each. The 4x800 team of Smith, Carcamo, Swartz and Gillis ran a 8:41.58 and the distance medley team of Walker, Norman, Swartz and Carcamo ran a 3:57.88.

The 4x100, 4x200 and shuttle hurdle relay teams all earned a bronze. The 4x100 team of Tyke Hullinger, Jones, Walker, and Lane Leeper clocked a 46.10. The 4x200 team of Brunk, Buckingham, Sam Boothe and Leeper ran a 1:38. Shuttle hurdle team ran a 1:03.68.

The Cardinals earned additional points in the remaining (continued on page 10)

By Gary Hayworth The Central Decatur Golf teams started the week at the Shady Oak golf course outside of Ackworth on Tuesday, April 26.

The Cardinal girls played in a threeteam meet with Nodaway Valley and Martensdale-St Marys.

The girls finished second to Nodaway Valley with team scores of 247 to 249. Martensdale-St Marys did not have a team score.

The first place medalist was Ari Nopoulos of CD with a score of 53 and runner-up Ashlynd Gutierrez of Nodaway with a 55. Individual scores for the Cardinals were Maggie Layton 63, Courtney Olsen 64, and Cadence Clark 69.

The Cardinal boys were absent a few players so they were unable to have a team score. The individual scores were Grant Boyd 60, and Kole Jackson 69. The medalists were Cole Keller

River Hamaker cleared the bar at 5' 2" to win the event at Chariton. (file photo) Harrisen Bevan took 2nd with a 12:34.89 as a season best, while Jamie Oesch nabbed 6th in 15:05.69, also a season best!

The 4x800 saw Aniston Jones, Logan Proctor, Abigail Leahy, and Hadley Bell finish 2nd in 11:21.59.

Makenna lead off in the shuttle hurdle and was joined by Annika Evertsen, Addy, and River in running a season PR of 1:16.57!

Gatlynn Miller ran to a 5th place finish in the 100m dash with a 15.22 while Jordan Proctor took 7th in 15.49.

Mikayla Morgan, Amy Potter, Chloe, and Harrisen ran 4:58.29 in the distance medley for 5th place.

Nora Demassue made more than one

jaw drop as she took 6th place in a time of 1:13.35 in her first attempt at the 400m dash. Teammate Haley Oesch ran 1:24.81 for 10th place.

In the 4x200, Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe ran 1:56.70 for 2nd place.

River and Makenna snagged 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the 100 meter hurdles with times of 17.69 and 18.27.

In the 800m run, Logan used a strong finishing kick to take 8th place in a season PR of 3:07.64. Jamie was right behind her for 9th place in 3:10.28, also a PR for her!

Izzy Triggs ran a strong 200m dash in (continued on page 10)

and Grant Ballard with scores of 45, both from Martensdale-St Marys.

Thursday, April 28, Matthew Boothe, Trey Hullinger, and Grant Boyd participated in the Moravia Invitational at the Preserve at Lake Rathbun. It was a good opportunity for the boys even though they ran into a very tough course and many experienced teams and players. Matt Boothe shot a 100, Trey Hullinger 106, and Grant Boyd 116 for the eighteen-hole tournament.

The CD Invitational scheduled for April 29 was cancelled due to the weather.

Hopefully the weather will improve as the teams have had five cancelled meets limiting their opportunity to participate.

The girls' team will return to action on Tuesday, May 3, at the POI Conference meet at SW Valley in Corning.

The boys' POI Conference meet

is Wednesday, May 4, at Mount Ayr. The teams will end the week with a

home meet against Van Meter on Thursday, May 5.

Ari Nopoulos shot an outstanding 53 at Ackworth which earned her first place medalist honors.

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Lexi Jensen took 6th place in the shot put with a throw of 27' 07" while Mara Dykes captured 7th with her own toss of 26' 7.50".

Those two followed that up with a 2nd place finish in the discus for Lexi with a heave of 92' 3" and Mara took 10th with a 61' 11" toss.

The high jump saw River Hamaker capture first with a season tying best of 5' 2" while Makenna Perkins tied for 4th with her jump of 4' 4".

Chloe Hamaker and Hallee Hamilton snagged 3rd (14' 6") and 7th (13' 2"), respectively, in the long jump.

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Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill

Volume 22 Issue 18

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ADVISOR: Leon Journal-Reporter

Code No. 504.3R1 E: Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the school district. The school district, the board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression.

The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.

Farewell Teachers and Staff Jon Pedersen

Subject: Science Years at CD: 22 Plans After Leaving CD: Work as a mortgage consultant A message to the CD community: Be the best you can every day and treat people with respect. Two ideals that make for a happy life.

Gene Olsen

Subject: Industrial Technology, PE years ago and coached football, bowling, and archery, and TSA. Years at CD: 37 Plans After Leaving CD: Fish, Hunt, Camp, Golf, Repeat A message to the CD community: We moved here because Decatur County was a great place to raise a family, It turns out to be a great place to retire also. Thanks to everyone that made the years fly by.

Karley Whelchel

Kyle Ramaeker

Subject: Middle School/High School Math Years at CD: 16 Plans After Leaving CD: I'm going to continue to paint, install radon reduction systems in homes, and do other general construction. I am also planning to come back and coach wrestling at CD. A message to the CD community: It's been an honor to have been apart of the Central Decatur community.

I'm very thankful for all that I've learned from staff, students, and the communities in Decatur County. I look forward to supporting the school in other ways in the future. To the students specifically I want to say, hard work, perseverance, respect, and common courtesy will take you a long ways towards your goals. If you have the option to do what's easy or do what's right, always do what is right, and don't take for granted your time and opportunities at school. It will go faster than you think!

Kyle Dell

Subject: Physical Education Years at CD: 1 Plans After Leaving CD: Teach at Pella Community Schools A message to the CD community: It has been great spending a year at CD. It was my first year of teaching and everyone in the community has been incredibly welcoming. I will miss being a Cardinal!

Subject: 7th-9th Grade English/Language Arts Years at CD: 1 Mark Plans After Leaving CD: This summer my fiancé and I will be moving to Houston, Texas! We are both excited to West expand our horizons on this new journey!

A message to the CD community: I have enjoyed my time at Central Decatur greatly. I am thankful to have had the privilege to be around awesome colleagues and students each day! I have learned so much and will be sure to look back at these memories fondly!

Subject: Science Years at CD: 1 Plans After Leaving CD: I don't have definitive plans yet. I will be working on the farm doing repairs to strucSchedule for May 4th - May 18th, 2022 tures that have been neglected for years and fencing in need of repair.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH 9:00 A.M. Boys POI Golf Championsip @ Mount Ayr A message to the CD community: It was an honor to serve in this position. I regret that I can't continue THURSDAY, MAY 5TH to maintain the schedule it requires to do the job as it 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Home should be done. I take so many great memories with me 4:30 P.M. HS Girls Track @ Mount Ayr 4:30 P.M. HS Boys Track @ Southwest Valley as I close out the school year.

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, MAY 7TH 12:15 P.M. Southern Iowa Tigers Football @ HS 1:00 P.M. IHSMA Large Group @ Woodward-Granger MONDAY, MAY 9TH 4:00 P.M. Boys/Girls Golf @ Home 4:30 P.M. HS Boys/Girls Track @ Home

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TUESDAY, MAY 10TH 6:00 P.M. Senior Awards Night @ HS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH 10:00 A.M. HS Boys Golf Sectionals @ Home THURSDAY, MAY 12TH 4:00 P.M. HS Boys/Girls Track Regionals at Eddyville-Blakesburg FRIDAY, MAY 13TH 10:00 A.M. HS Girls Golf Sectionals TBA SATURDAY, MAY 14TH 7:00 P.M. Southern Iowa Tigers Football @ HS Baccalaureate at Methodist Church - Leon SUNDAY, MAY 15TH 3:00 P.M. Graduation @ HS MONDAY, MAY 16TH 10:00 A.M. Boys Golf Districts 6:00 P.M. Preschool Graduation @ HS Gym 7:00 P.M. K-2 Concert @ HS Gym WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH 10:00 A.M. Girls Golf District

Subject: Business Department Years at CD: 4 Plans After Leaving CD: I have been a shared teacher between Lamoni and CD and next year I will be working only at Lamoni.

A message to the CD community: I enjoyed my time with the staff and students at Central Decatur. I have built many great relationships with the students at CD and appreciate the opportunity to be part of this great community.

Please join us in celebrating Staff Appreciation Week May 2-6, 2022

Senior Spotlights Chase Michael Crawford

Parents/Guardians: Cassie Havlik and Chad Crawford Favorite Class: Construction through SWCC Personal Theme Song: "Real Cowboy" by Upchurch Most embarrassing moment: Going to the wrong class after my schedule had been changed Biggest Pet Peeve: Coming to school Future Plans: Work with Mike Havlik and learn more about Trim Carpentry this summer

Lucas James Durell

Parents/Guardians: Jordan and Tiffany Durell and the late Sharon Durell Favorite Class: Reading with Bonnie Personal Theme Song: "Untouchable" by NBA Young Boy Most embarrassing moment: When I fell off a bike on the sidewalk Biggest Pet Peeve: People talking over me when I am clearly talking Future Plans: Work at a good paying job and possibly work for a big corporation

Rian Mason Bevan

Parents/Guardians: Jason and AJ Johnson Favorite Class: Monsters in Popular Culture Personal Theme Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor Most embarrassing moment: I haven't had one yet Biggest Pet Peeve: People that say "uge" instead of huge Future Plans: Completing my B.A. at Graceland University in Social Change for Gender and LGBTQ+ Justice then working to make the world a more welcoming place for everyone.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005165 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAURICE CHESTER REDMAN, JR. Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MAURICE CHESTER REDMAN, JR., Deceased, who died on or about August 10, 2021: You are hereby notified that on April 8 2022, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated this 25th day of March, 2022 Darrell Redman Administrator of Estate 609 SW Mindi Street Leon, IA 50144 Verle W. Norris ICIS#12631 Attorney for Administrator Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: May 11, 2022.

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TRUST NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust To all persons regarding Eula Mae West, deceased, who died on or about the 28th day of February, 2022.

You are hereby notified that Mark E West is the trustee of the Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust dated the 16th day of December, 2013. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Decatur County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 25th of April, 2022.

Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust Mark E West 2239 Clarke-Decatur Street Weldon, Iowa 50264 Julie Foster ICIS PIN#: AT0013640 Attorney for Trustee Pearson Bollman Law 1415 28th Street Ste. 160 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Date of second publication: May 11, 2022 2t14 May 4 & 11, 2022

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DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue.

April 25, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in open session on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the small courtroom located on the 3rd floor of the Decatur County Courthouse.

Present: Ward Graham and Dan Christensen. Also present were Charlene Hoover, County Auditor. Also present was Dave Higdon, Graydon Vanderflught, Brent Buckingham, Mark Wells and Bob Huff. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion by Graham/ Christensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion by Graham/Christensen to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

Dave Higdon was present with others to discuss the County’s intentions regarding 220th Street south of Leon. No action taken.

Motion by Graham/ Christensen to approve the partial payment to Cramer and associates for Decatur County Project BHS-SWAPC027(86)—fc-27.

Motion carried.

County Engineer Dillon Davenport shared that he’d reviewed the low bid received for Project Number LFM-C027(Y1630)--7X-27 and recommended that the Board award the contract to Oden Enterprises.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-25 April 25, 2022 Award of Bid for Project LFM-C027(Y1630)—7X-27 WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors reviewed the low bid for structural steel for project LFM-CO27(Y1630)— 7X-27.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors to award the structural steel bid for project LFM-CO27(Y1630)—7X-27 to Oden Enterprises.

Motion by Ward Graham and a second by Dan Christensen to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-25 the 25th day of April 2022.

AYES: C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor Ryan Smith with Schneider Geospatial presented Beacon Real Estate Software to the Board. No action taken.

Motion by Graham/Christensen to authorize Great Western/Interstate Bank to remove Chelsie Christensen from all Decatur County bank accounts. Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Leasing Copier Leasing $5,097.91 Agriland Fs Inc. SR-Fuel 9,537.56 Agrivision Equipment Group Parts 714.13 Alex Tech Crane Inspections 961.10 Alliant Energy Utilities 483.57 Alphamedia Radio Ads 90.95 American State Bank Bldg Loan 671.62 Aramark Uniform Services Supplies 75.43 Atlantic Bottling Company Bait Shop Supplies 244.85 Blyzo Bait Bait 203.40 C.J. Cooper & Associates Inc. Randon Screen 275.00 Cannon Portajohn Rental Toilet Rental 100.00 Carquest Filters 502.44 Centurylink, Business Services

Accepting Sealed Bids Decatur County Public Health is accepting sealed bids for repairs to west exterior wall of our office building located at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA. Bids should include itemized materials list and labor for the work to be done, which includes support existing wall, insulation, metal paneling, replacement of front windows, repair of front door, and adding an awning over the west door. Must show proof of insurance.

Bids will be accepted at the Decatur County Public Health Office through Friday, May 20, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Decatur County Board of Supervisor’s meeting.

Please contact Holly Rash, Administrator or Terre Acheson, Assistant Administrator for questions at 641-446-6518.

Internet 32.48 Centurylink, Business Services Telephone 59.00 Christensen, Dan Mileage 269.50 Clarke Electric Co Op. SR Utilities 665.84 Collier, Doug Cell Phone Allowance 20.00 Contractor Solutions Blade Return 557.50 Cornett, Justin Grant Supplies 125.00 County Treasurer Fuel 752.02 Decatur County Hospital Collection Fees 130.00 Foundation Recovery Systems SB Shower Repair 45,658.43 Gilbert True Value Home Center Supplies 319.44 Great Western Bank Service and Supplies 2,503.33 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 325.00 Housby Mack Inc. Truck Parts 1,144.31 Hy-Vee West Des Moines SR Supplies 1,482.19 Ideal Ready-Mix Co. SR Concrete For Pipe Repair 591.15 Iowa Negotiation Services Llc Consulting Services 1,950.00 Iowa State Medical Examiner Autopsy Service 2,118.43 Kaster, Adam Med Exam 211.20 L & W Quarries Rock For Patcher 1,041.07 Lamar Covid Ads 550.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 121.40 Leon Plumbing Works Llc Parts & Labor 102.97 Leon Service Tire Repair 15.00 Marion County Public Health Education 586.52 MFA Oil Company Fuel 900.75 Mid America Recycling Recycling 292.67 National Elevator Inspection S Elevator Inspection 80.00 Norris Quarries SR Road Rock 51,304.77 North Lumber & Home Center Inc Supplies 5.04 Northland Products Company Drum Return 1,970.55 Pearce, David Contract Labor 555.00 Polk Co Sheriff’s Office, Civil Div Legal/Court 30.00 Polk Co Treasurer, (Polk Co Med Ex’er) Medical 150.00 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., Ar Dept Calcium Chloride Pump 1,275.00 Postmaster Postage Stamps 116.00 Powerplan Equipment Repairs 5,994.11 Quill Corporation Covid Supplies 786.52 S.I.R.W. A Water Bill 69.00 Schaff, Samantha School/Mileage Reimbursement 152.41 Sidwell Mapping Services 11,670.00 Southwest Iowa Rec SB Utilities 232.42 Sportsman’s Supply Bait Shop Supplies 209.90 Tri County Fire Equipment Fire Extinguishers 240.00 Truck Center Companies Repair Parts 242.49 Tysdal, Randy Cell Phone Allowance 20.00 United Farmers Cooperative Fuel 1,555.04 Vander Haag’s Inc. Wheels 256.92 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Appraisal Contract 23,380.20 Watson Auto Parts Parts Disc.

222.86 Wayne Co Newspapers Inc Publishing 30.60 Written Word Llc Minutes Publishing 143.45 Ziegler Inc. Equip Repairs 5,159.36 Grand Total $187,334.80 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t14 May 4, 2022

Facility Name: City of Leon PWSID#: 2742076 Date:4/27/2022

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION MONITORING VIOLATION OF THE WATER TESTING SCHEDULE

Our water system violated a drinking water standard(s) over the past year. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct these situations.

We, the City of Leon Public Water Supply are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During February, 2022 we did not monitor or test 2 locations in the distribution system for Total Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time.

What should I do?

There is nothing you need to do at this time.

What Happened? What is being done?

The City of Leon collected a sample for testing on 2/10/22. That sample arrived at the lab with a temperature that was too warm for lab acceptance. The lab did not notify the City of Leon about the issue until 2/28/22. The sample needs to be collected in the month of February and there was not sufficient time to take a second sample. The next sampling period is the month of May. In addition, the City of Leon is working to schedule a replacement of the filter carbon at the water plant, and investigating a change in disinfection to reduce the presence of these two contaminates.

For more information, please contact: Kyle Sheetz at 641-446-6221.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

1t14 May 4, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT COURT CASES

Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, plaintiff, vs.

Rose Marie Marceline Ayers, Spouse of Rose M. Ayers, Parties in Possession, defendants. Petition Filed.

Rocket Mortgage, LLC FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Karen McFarland Jones, Spouse of Karen McFarland Jones, Parties in Possession, defendants. Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

William John Bowar, Hampton, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $268.01.

Bryan Lee Harden, Allerton, IA, speed. Total $95.00.

Donna Lynn McCrary, Bethany, MO, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. Total $864.02.

Makiah Tranese E. Pillard, Lafayette, LA, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $726.97.

Lakeisha Nicole Sherman, Del Valle, TX, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $446.99.

Laura Ann Anderson, Garden Grove, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00.

Edward J. Robinson, Lincoln, NE, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way.

Total $210.25.

David Russell Keller, Chariton, IA, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Total $210.25.

Marshal Lawrence Mencel, Austin, TX, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Spencer Donavon Smith, Leon, IA, fail to obey flashing red signal. Total $210.25.

Marquitte Ann Alberty, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Sandra Dyan Waterman, Humeston, IA, fail to display registration plate. Total $89.50.

Shelby Rexine Phillips, Leon, IA, failure to use child restraint device. Total $210.25.

Jon P. Martinez, Markesan, WI, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Austin Lee Jones, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over).

Total $239.00.

Anastacio Chavez Ramirez, Sedalia, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Henry Leroy Shetler, II, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Zachary Lee Christensen, Johnston, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1

thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Zachary Lee Christensen, Johnston, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $135.50.

Julie Ann Marie Larson, Woodbury, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Phillip John Harryman, Ankeny, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50.

Rachel Angela Dsouza, Bentonville, AR, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00.

Austin Michael Long, Davis City, IA, defective or unauthorized muffler system. Total $89.50.

Kevin J. Hatfield, Garden Grove, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts.

Total $135.50.

Donald Gene Rieks, West Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Michael Hollings-worth, Jr., Ralph, AL, speed. Total $101.00.

Decatur County Sheriff's Report

April 23 - 30, 2022

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 04/23 Leon PD responded to a dog complaint on SE 2nd St. in Leon.

SO responded to a car vs. deer accident on Hwy 2 near Elk Chapel.

Leon PD, Lamoni PD, and SO responded a civil/ family dispute on South Main St. in Leon.

04/24 Lamoni PD responded to suspicious persons on a property on South Willow St. in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a welfare check on West 1st St. in Leon.

SO responded to four wheelers on the roadway in Grand River.

SO responded to a suspicious vehicle on the roadway on 2nd St. north of Davis City.

Leon PD responded to a person in distress at the storage unit south of Leon.

04/25 Lamoni PD arrested Samantha Bethards of Lamoni on an assault warrant.

SO arrested Steve

Warden of Leon on an FTA contempt charge out of Polk County.

SO responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Popcorn Road.

Leon PD responded to a dog bite at DCH. 04/26 SO responded to a loud music complaint on Ridge Road north of Grand River.

Leon PD responded to the report of a vehicle in the roadway on SE Q St. in Leon.

SO responded to a report of stolen cows on 110th Ave near Grand River.

04/27 SO booked Carl Wiechmann of Leon to serve time on a domestic charge.

Lamoni FD responded to a utility pole on fire on 110th Ave near Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a child custody dispute at the school in Leon.

SO responded to a trespass call on 2nd St. north of Davis City.

SO responded to a driving complaint on J20 north of Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to the report of two small children found near north pond in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment complaint on West 3rd in Lamoni.

Leon PD and SO responded to a sexual assault case near Leon.

Leon PD responded to a sexual assault case on NW Church St. in Leon.

04/28 SO, Lamoni PD, Leon PD, ISP, DCH, Lamoni EMS, and Lamoni Rescue responded to a rollover on Hwy 69 west of Davis City.

Leon PD responded to a noise complaint on NW 10th St. in Leon.

SO booked Stephanie Hernandez of Williamson to serve time on a possession of a controlled substance and OWI charge for Lucas County.

Leon PD and SO responded to a suspicious person on NW School St. in Leon.

04/29 SO booked Mysti Crane of Chariton to serve time on an OWI 1st charge for Lucas County.

SO responded to an accident on 235th Ave south of Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on W 10th St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a neighbor dispute in Garden Grove.

Leon PD responded to a small motorcycle in the roadway on NE 10th St. in Leon.

04/30 SO, Lamoni PD, and Lamoni FD responded to a vehicle fire on 250th St. near Lamoni.

SO responded to a vehicle in the ditch on 272nd Ave east of Leon.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 3) NW corner of said Section 2, S 639.28', thence NE ... to beginning; AND EXCEPT Parcel "A: located in a portion of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a lead plug on the N 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence S ... to the POB, containing 3.67 acres subject to any easements of record. No transfer stamps.

Prime Land & Timber, Inc. to Armbrust Family Giles Farm, LLC - NW 1/4

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Leon Hardware & Appliances Plumbing Hardware Appliances Mattresses 300 West 1st Street Leon, IA 50144 Phone - 641-446-4123 www.leonhardwarehank.com

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 8) of Section 23; NE 1/4 of Section 22; All in T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $2,047.20.

Stephen M. Hines and Virginia L. Hines to Ephraim J. Hershberger and Sarah G. Hershberger - NW 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 20, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $287.20.

Janet Pierson, Decatur County Treasurer, Tax Sale Deed, and Shawn McClellan, City of Leon, Decatur County Treasurer, Decatur County Auditor, Decatur County Attorney, and Iowa Attorney General to Cherry Grove Investments Inc. c/o Stearns Bank NA - Lots 3 and 4, block 9 of Leffler's Addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

DSV SPV 3, LLC to John Daniel Moore - Lots 7 and 8, block 1, Shaffer's Addition to the Town of Leon, Iowa and beginning at the NW corner of lot 7, block 1, Shaffer's Addition, Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $24.00.

Joshua Gerke and Kristina Gerke, aka Joshua and Kristina Gerke to Joshua Gerke and Kristina Gerke W 90' of lot 5 in block 1, Central Addition to Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, State of Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Eric William Anderson to Kelley Kay Flowers (Parcel 1) Parcel "A" in the part of the NE 1/4 of Section 13, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019, in Book 2019 at Page 0151, described as follows: Beginning at the Center of said Section 13; thence N ... to the POB, having an area of 71.91 acres including 3.90 acres of Decatur County Road Easement; (Parcel 2) Parcel "B" in that part of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12 and the

NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, and the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 7, and the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 18, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in the Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019 in Book 2019 at Page 0150, described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of the N ½ of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence S ... to the POB, have an area of 59.23 acres including 5.65 acres of Decatur County Road Easement; (Parcel 3) W ½ W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 12, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel "A" located in portion of the W 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 12, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 22, 2011 in Book 2011 Page 0356, more particularly described as: Beginning at a 5/8" iron pin on the NW corner of said Section 12; thence N ... to the POB containing 7.61 acres; (Parcel 4) E ½ NE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel "B" located in a portion of the E ½ NE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 22, 2011 in Book 2011 Page 0354, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the 5/8" iron pin on the NE corner of said Section 11; thence S ... to the POB, containing 16.36 acres; (Parcel 5) NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; (Parcel 6) W ½ SW 1/4 of Section 12, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; (Parcel 7) Parcel "C" in that part of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28 and that part of the NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed December 3, 2018 in Book 2018 at Page 1497, described as follows: Beginning at the E 1/4 corner of said Section 29, thence N ... to the POB, having an area of 90.89 acres including 2.55 acres of Decatur County Road Easement;

(Parcel 8) Parcel "M" in that part of the E ½ SW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Amended Plat of Survey filed March 11, 2019 in Book 2019 at Page 0264, described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of said SE 1/4 said point also being a corner of Parcel "A", recorded in Book C Page 74; thence N ... to the POB, having an area of 79.24 acres including 1.00 acre of Decatur County Road Easement. No transfer stamps.

David D. Cowden and Patty A. Cowden to Zoomers Iowa Real Estate, LLC - Lots 4, 5 and 6 in block 11 in the Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $199.20.

Joseph R. Eccleston to Velma L. Eccleston - Lots 9, 10 and 11 and S 5' of lot 8, block 1, Van Werden's Addition to Town of Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Carrie Jo Boswell and Mike Boswell to David Flowers and Tia Campbell Lot 31 Peasley's Addition to Davis City. Transfer stamps $7.20.

Glenn Kreuder and Michelle Kreuder to James and Karen Hazzard - Parcel "C" being part of the NE 1/4 and part of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 (EXCEPT Parcel "A" filed as Instrument No. 2021-1820 and EXCEPT Amended Parcel "B" filed as Instrument No. 2022-0316), all in Section 1, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 4, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0347. Transfer stamps $913.60.

Tommy John Jones to Danny Allen Jones Commencing 48 rods N of the SE corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., running thence W 141', thence N 90', thence E 141', thence S 90' to POB, subject to highway. *Note that this legal also legally described as: S ½ of lot 23 Henderson's Addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Glen Kreuder and Michelle Kreuder to John Hazzard an undivided ½ in-

terest and James Hazzard and Karen, as to an additional ½ interest - S 120 acres of the E ½ of Section 1, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

No transfer stamps.

John Hazzard and James Hazzard and Karen Hazzard to an undivided ½ interest to Mark A. Mendenhall, Trustee of the Mark A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 and an undivided ½ interest to Stephanie A. Mendenhall, Trustee of the Stephanie A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 S 120 acres of the E ½ of Section 1, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $978.40.

Owen L. Reigler to JOG, LLC and PAJH, LLC - NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 22, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND Parcel "A" being a parcel of land located that portion of the NW 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 15, 2022, Recorded as Instrument No. 2022-0245, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a ½ inch rebar at the NW corner of said Section 23, thence S ... to the POB, containing 52.46 acres.

Transfer stamps $724.80.

Kenneth G. Smith to The Estate of Betty Louis Smith, ESPR005122, Decatur County, IA - E 60 acres of the SW 1/4; and the W 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; EXCEPT Parcel A: Beginning at the Center of Section 26, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Said parcel contains 12.3666 acres; AND EXCEPT Parcel B: Beginning at the Center of Section 26, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Said Parcel contains 8.275 acres. No transfer stamps.

The Estate of Betty Lois Smith, ESPR005122, Decatur County, IA to Douglas G. Smith and Paula M. Smith -E 60 acres of the SW 1/4; and the W 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, T 68 N,

R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; EXCEPT Parcel A: Beginning at the Center of Section 26, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Said parcel contains 12.3666 acres; AND EXCEPT Parcel B: Beginning at the Center of Section 26, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Said Parcel contains 8.275 acres. Transfer stamps $290.40.

City of Leon, Iowa to Elmer Easton - Beginning at the NW corner of lot 2, block 3, Heaston's addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, and running to a point midway between said NW corner of lot 2 and the NE corner of lot 3, block 3, Heaston's addition to Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; lots 1 and 2, block 3, Heaston's addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Leon, Iowa to Michael and Debbie Courtney - Commencing on N line of SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 33, T 69 N, R 25, at a point due S of the SE corner of outlot 12 Lefflers addition to the Town of Leon, Iowa, W 216', S 100', E 216', N 100' to the beginning, also commencing 108' E of the NW corner of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 33, T 69 N, R 25, E 174', S 100', W 174', N 100' to the POB, situated the County of Decatur and State of Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Leon, Iowa to Leon Chamber of Commerce - N 60' of the W 70' of lot 7 in block 12 of Shaffer's addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Leon, Iowa to Leon Chamber of Commerce - N 52' of the W 70' of lot 6; and the S 6' of the W 70' of lot 7, block 12, Shaffer's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Connie E. Hagen to Dennis B. Hagen, Sr., and Catherine R. Hagen - 16 rods E and W and 10 rods N and S, inclusive of the highway, in the NW corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 17, T 70 N, or R 25 W of the 5th P.M.

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Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery

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This well-known firm has been doing business in this area for many years and

has built a well-deserved reputation. They’re even insured and meet both state and local requirements.

Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery also specializes in auto repair, and you will find their rates more than reasonable compared to the expert service they provide. In this day, and age it is a known fact that automobiles will not func-

Thomas Farm Quality Meats How would you like to be able to enjoy meat on the table every night for mere pennies a pound?

You can take your steer, lamb, or pig, to Thomas Farm Quality Meats located at Exit 99 & I35 in Ridgeway MO; phone: (660) 872-6716, and let them custom cut and wrap it for you.

People in our area have learned from experience that the best place to have their meat custom cut is Thomas Farm Quality Meats as their people have

the know how and years of experience it takes to retain the most from each particular cut of meat.

It does take a special skill to be able to bring out the maximum benefits from each cut. One bite and you will be glad you entrusted Thomas Farms Quality Meats to cut your meat for you.

The owners and peo-

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Westview Acres Care Center Facing the decision of which care center to make the home of someone you love is one of the hardest you'll ever have to make.

So naturally, you want to make it very carefully.

How do you decide which one will satisfy both of you? After all, it's not a decision to be made lightly, and there are many things to be considered.

Top of the list of musts will easily be apparent the minute you stop into Westview Acres Care Center located at

203 Southwest Lorraine in Leon IA; phone: (641) 446-4165.

Everyone who works there is committed to providing caring, professional service, and, like we said, that is obvious the minute you go there.

It's also what goes on behind the scenes there

that takes this care center those extra steps to make it deserving of the recommendations they get. Not to mention the gratitude of everyone who calls them their home.

So, before you make your final decision, take our advice, talk to the good people at Westview Acres Care Center. See for yourself why they deserve to be recommended; and get peace of mind knowing you made a wise choice.

While you're there, stop and make a friend.

The exclusive dealers in our area for top quality monuments and markers has long been known to be Eighmy Monument Company, located at 404 S Lincoln in Mt. Ayr IA; phone: (641) 464-3110 or toll free at 1-800-305-3110 for an appointment at your place or ours.

The quality of their markers and monuments has long been recognized by everyone in our com-

munity. When you need information or assistance, they are more than happy to talk with you and the many varied designs and types of markers or monuments & types of granite from all over the world.

They have a reputation for straight forward-

Hy-Vee Food Store People in our community recognize the name Hy-Vee Food Store located at 1004 W 1st Street in Leon IA; phone: (641) 446-6132, for their out-standing selection of groceries at reasonable prices.

Regardless of the size of your grocery needs from weekly shopping to stocking your shelves to picking up last minute items, you will find what you need at

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ness and honesty that has kept them in high standing among the people in our area. This, along with unequalled quality and realistic prices, has gained them a loyal patronage and the confidence of the people in the area.

With this knowledge to guide us, the editors and staff of this Review feel privileged to recommend you call on Eighmy Monument Company when this important decision arises.

Hy-Vee Food Store.

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ion good service, which everyone will appreciate, Mt. Ayre Inn has more than reasonable rates.

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Transfer stamps $247.20.

Kevin J. Smith to Cody A. Smith - O.T. lots 1 and 2, block 1. No transfer stamps.

Douglas Moore and Sandra Moore to Samuel M. Moore - Commencing at the W 1/4 corner of Section 9, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Katie Omstead, aka Katie Lane to Jordan Omstead - Lots 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 and the E ½ of lot 3, all in block 2, Ferguson's 2nd addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Josh Alley to Trevor Long - Lot 3 and the N ½ of lot 4, block 4, Referees Addition to Davis City, Decatur county, Iowa and lots 4 and 5, block 5, Thomason's Addition to Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Matthew C. Green to Ashly M. Longfellow Green - Lot 5, block 11, Shaffer's addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Luce Rentals, LLC to Grant Smith - Lot 10, block 2, George T. Young's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Leslie L. Wion to Nancy C. Wion - An undivided 1/3 interest in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 14, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

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HPH Properties, LLC c/o Hunter Borbach to Cody Mothershead and Matison Mothershead - SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 23, in T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M.,

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home.

Mrs. Ramsey passed It appears I have away February 15, 1957, completed 10 years of at the age of 92 years. writing for The Leon Have a great week!

J o u r n a l - R e p o r t e r.

Time goes fast when I’m having fun. I’d like to thank my readers for

by Rodger Gatton sticking with me, and for all your suggestions, kind words, and en“Do you like pina while trying to climb couragement through coladas?

Getting the hill. At one point I the years. caught in the rain?” was blown to the east My answers to those side of the road and I song lyrics by Rupert thought I was going to In the Library Holmes, would be “Yes, end up in the bottom but it’s been a decade of the ditch, perhaps to Loop or more since I’ve had be found dead by some MARY STONER one”, and “No, not re- passerby in the mornally!” I certainly don’t ing. Being nearly out Do you have items ride my bike in the rain; of breath, I stopped by you no longer use that well, not intentionally some trees that served could serve as prizes as a partial windbreak. anyhow. for our summer readI’m embarrassed My goal at that time ing program? Gently to reveal this, but it was to make it to the used books (adult and will make such a good rest room building by children's), toys, home story. It’s a tale of the playground. Rain decor, costume jewelry, strength, courage and was getting heavier, so and school supplies are bravery, mixed in with I got back on the bike a few ideas. We also Grand River greatly value the genjust enough stupidity and started up the hill MELINDA MACKEY to make it interesting. again. It had gotten erosity of community It started innocent- much darker and my members who have doA couple of things ly enough Saturday be- glasses were covered nated new items like fore last, when I decid- with raindrops so I to not forget: The gum, hairdos, nail poled I wanted to go on a could barely see, but I Ladies Salad Supper ish, bubbles, coloring May longer ride than usual. I made it to a sheltered is Wednesday, books, and pop-its. We 4th at 6:30pm at the was tired of the little 3-4 spot under the roof, are beginning to colCenter; mile rides on the same outside the door of Community lect these and welcome old routes. Figured I the ladies’ room (was All ladies are welcome! their arrival. could get in 10 miles if closer than the men’s). And Clean Up Days Join us in an 'Aloe I first rode a few miles The rain became even will be held May 12th Fundraiser!' For a $5 around the streets and heavier and, though I through the 14th. suggested donation, Reflections of sidewalks, then head- was soaked, I was in a you can take home one ed to the north side of dry spot except for a Grand River, Iowa: of these amazing, methe fairgrounds, where very slight mist com- 1881 - 1981 Clarke Pub. dicinal plants for use I’d start the trail and ing over the wall beside Co. p. 206. Osceola IA. with cuts, burns, suncome home on the lake me. The odor of the re- 1981.Abel Edwards was burns, moisturizer, or stroom kept me from one of eleven children simply for its beauty. It road.

I believe I start- going inside for shelter. whose parents were I sent text mes- Arthur and Freelove ed about 5 o’clock.

Though rain had been sages to a couple peo- Clouse Edwards early in the forecast all day, ple, so in case I came up pioneers of Decatur all we’d gotten so far on a missing person’s County, Iowa, who es(continued from were clouds. I knew it report, someone would tablished homes in the page 6) would be chillier when know where I had been. early 1800's.

Abel, born in I returned, so I wore a I described my situawarm and cozy flannel tion and jokingly asked 1819, married Eliza J. a PR of 31.47 for 6th jacket, and my moc- each of them if they Dowden. They had nine place while Amy took casins, instead of the could please come res- (sic) children: Lydia 8th in 32.71.

The 400m hurdles usual flip-flops. I had cue me; but they live Edwards Hukill, Jennie Edwards Adams, was an exciting race gloves in my bike bag far away. I was planin case the chilly eve- ning the rest of my ride, Joseph H., Freeland as Hadley ran a lifeMary Edwards time best 1:10.92 for 1st ning started tingling intending to complete E., Kehler, Thomas P., place holding off the what I started. Once, my fingers.

John, Charles J. and Wayne runner by .1 of a The beginning of the rain let up, almost the ride was rather un- stopped. I was about Franklin P. [Two chil- second. Makenna also eventful, with only a bit to mount up and head dren, William and Eva, ran a PR in 1:20.19 for 5th place. of exertion required go- out, but I’m sure glad died in childhood.]

All grew to adultThe 1500m race ing up the steep grade I didn’t. I would have leading to the ceme- gotten about a mile, hood in the Grand saw Harrisen take contery. Once on top of the and then been hit with River area receiving trol early and move hill, I began to notice the next round of rain, their education in ru- well throughout for 1st the stiff wind that had which was another ral schools. Thomas place in 5:44.06. Aniston P., known to many as set her own PR by runnot been so evident in heavy one.

I think the Lord "Carpenter Tom," built ning an amazing race in town. Earlier this year, I had taken this path must have directed me many houses and barns 5:57.61 for 3rd place.

The 4x100 saw two and discovered a new as to the proper time to in and around Grand heats with CD repRiver some of which stretch of trail that led head out. As I resumed across the lake road, up my ride, it was barely are still standing. He resented in both. A to and over the dam, raining at all. First leg also made many ce- throwers relay of Emma Preslee and beyond. I intended was coasting to the ment caves and side- Richards, to go to the end of it, bottom of the hill and walks. John was the Jones, Lexi, and Mara rounding the corner town barber for many ran well with smooth before heading back. throughout The crosswind to head back east, to- years. Other broth- handoffs in a time of 1:05. In ers were farmers.

Tom became even more no- ward the fairgrounds. the 2nd heat, Jordan, ticeable as I traversed Sometime soon after married Margaret A. Gatlynn, Jenna Young, Hukill in 1887; and two the dam. I joked with starting the climb up and Annika took 4th in sons were born to them, myself a bit, about pos- the first hill, it began 58.31.

Albert L. (Bert) and sibly getting blown off raining a little harder, The 4x400 saw Owen LeRoy. Albert the trail and down into but I was OK with it.

River, Addy, Abigail, L. died in 1968.

His the lake; but I leaned By this time I was acand Hadley run to a left and made it across. tually starting to enjoy wife...... Owen LeRoy 3rd place finish with a died in 1974.

His wife....

There was a lone fish- the ride again. Yes, I time of 4:26.78 a season Alvice Ramsey, eldest erman in his boat, not was wet, but not going best for the team by 21 far out from the dam. to get much wetter. My of six children and the seconds. son of Alexander and At one point I came phone was safely inside VAN METER Sarah Jane Edwards across a roll of the stuff my dry bike bag. It was On Thursday, April they put along dis- a challenge to scoot up Ramsey, was born on 28, the girls took 3rd September 25, 1864. turbed earth to keep and over the three hills, His parents came to with 79 points in a very the loose dirt from leading to Highway 69. tough and talent heavy blowing away. Made of On the second hill, I Decatur County, Iowa field. Van Meter ran to netting with sawdust or found myself out of in 1851 from Hancock first at their home meet County, Tenn.

Alvice's something lightweight breath again, which with 127 points, Ballard inside, I could have never happens in my mother was twelve 2nd (97), Central moved it and rode on normal riding. I forced years of age when she Decatur 3rd (79), West traveled by covered to the end, but I didn’t myself to slow the pace, Central Valley 4th want to dismount, and and normal breathing wagon in company with (77.5), Clarinda 5th I decided the risk of was restored. While giv- relatives and friends (69), Earlham 6th (67), trying to slide it aside ing some of the credit to to where they settled Waukee Northwest JV while perched on the the tailwind, I still felt on the Long Creek in 7th (57), MartensdaleTownship. bike wasn’t worth a extremely strong riding Richland At the time of their St.Mary's 8th (56.5), couple hundred yards across that stretch.

Mount Ayr 9th (49), The reason I said I settlement in Decatur CAM Anita 10th (39), more. Besides, the sky to the west was get- think the Lord guided County, it was spar- Creston 11th (22), and ting darker, so I turned me when to start again ingly settled by whites Ankeny Christian 12th and headed back. As I was, as soon as I’d got- and yet the home of the (0). passed the fisherman, ten through the north Indians. Alvice taught It was Lexi and he was no longer hold- part of town, almost schools in the rural Mara that got the ball schools of Decatur and ing his pole, so I guess to the square, some rolling with a 6th (82' was about to head fairly close lightning Clarke Counties. Near 4") and 14th (60') place quickly appeared, com- the 1880's he oper- finish in the discus. back too.

Leaning in the op- ing in from the west. As ated the Green Valley Then in the shot put posite direction this I rounded the square General Store and Post Lexi snagged 4th (26' time, I made it across and coasted towards Office in the Tennessee 6.5") and Mara 5th (26' the dam and com- home, the strength of neighborhood west of 4"). pleted the rest of the the rain increased and, Van Wert, Iowa. Later River kept to her new trail, then turned just as I was about to he farmed and then winning ways as she onto the lake road for roll my bike under the moved to Grand River. had the high jump won the fairly long uphill overhang in front of my Alvice was married to by 4' 10". Makenna took ride. When I’d barely apartment, it started Mary C. Hart, February 5th place at 4' 4", beatstarted up the hill, the to pour. Never, even in 20, 1895, daughter of ing out 2 other jumpers wind switched from winter, has it felt more Sam and Emmaline because she did it in the south to the west, inviting to walk into my Hart. Six children were less attempts! and increased dramat- cozy warm apartment. born to this union: Chloe continued If there’s a lesson Amy, Jud, Della and her improvement in ically in strength, and some raindrops started to be learned here, Nellie (twins), Floyd the long jump by takto pelt me. My trick of it would be to check and Harley. All are de- ing 3rd place in a jump leaning into the wind the weather radar be- ceased except Amy of 14' 10.75" while Hallee wasn’t working so well fore riding so far from Edwards and Della Day. set a PR by going 14' 5"

Rodger’s Recollections

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CD Girls Track

comes in a darling tin pot. All proceeds go toward the running of the library.

Mark your calendars for a community meeting on Thursday, May 12th from 5-7PM at the Brick House.

(Refreshments provided) We would like your input on how the library could better serve the community through the addition of specific services or resources. The book '13 Ways to Kill Your Community' has been distributed to the board of supervisors, the city council, hospital and school administration, the chamber of commerce, and the Rotary Club, from the ALA's 'Libraries Transforming Communities' grant funding. It is our hope that this book, as well as this meeting, will generate helpful conversations about how the library can better serve Leon.

Your input is valued, please plan to join us. You can contact John at 641446-6332 for more information about getting your own copy. You do not need to have read the book to participate in the meeting.

Former AmeriCorps member, Katrina Henderson has published her own book!

'Housing of 300' is

based on the true story of Missy, the stray dog, who would do anything to protect her pack, even face a hurricane.

This book is available for check-out in the children's collection.

Katrina will be hosting a book talk to discuss her writing and publishing process on Thursday, May 19th at 4PM at the library. Be sure to join us to learn more about her experience becoming an author and hear some excerpts from her book.

Join John every Thursday at 4PM for Microbit STEM programming.

(Best suited for ages 12+) We will be having our next STEM Adventure for our younger kiddos (preschool-2nd grade) on May 10th from 3:30-4:15. STEM Adventures include a discussion and picture book time, a hands-on activity, and 'BeeBot' programming opportunities.

Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun!

Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.

for 4th!

In the sprint medley, Mya, Hallee, Lauren, and Addy were 8th with a time of 2:05.11.

The 3000m saw Harrisen 5th (12:40.84) and Jamie 7th (15:44.57).

Aniston got the team started in the 4x800 while Logan, Abigail, and Hadley joined her in taking 5th place in 11:24.13.

The shuttle hurdle relay was 4th in 1:18.92.

Annika, Mikayla, Addy, and Makenna ran hard on that relay.

River missed 1st place by .03 of a second, taking a well deserved 2nd place in the 100m dash in 13.76 as Gatlynn ran a 15 second flat for 8th place.

Amy, Nora, Chloe, and Aniston captured 6th place in 5:00.89 in the distance medley.

Abigail was the lone 400m runner taking 3rd in 1:09.09.

The four seniors on the 4x200, Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe took 3rd place in 1:54.84.

The 100m hurdles saw Makenna and River take 3rd (17.79) and 4th (18.01), respectively.

Harrisen and Abigail in the 800m took 10th (2:53.14) and 11th (2:57.75), respec-

tively.

River 3rd (28.38) PR and Mikayla 12th (32.86) competed in the 200m dash.

Makenna ran in the 400m hurdles and in the final 100m had a hurdle mishap to take 11th in a time of 1:26.14.

In a large 1500m field Aniston ran a 6:07.04 for 11th and Jamie, filling in for a hurting Harrisen, took 17th in a time of 6:55.13.

The 4x100 CD fielded two teams. The team of Mikayla, Amy, Annika, and Jenna ran a 58.74 and took 2nd in their heat. The team of Mya, Hallee, Jordan, and Gatlynn ran a 55.63 which was good enough for 7th place.

The 4x400 saw Nora filling in for a hurting Hadley. Chloe started off the race strong, with Addy, and Logan also running well. The girls finished 7th in a time of 4:52.87.

The girls' team travelled to Lenox for the re-scheduled POI meet on Tuesday, May 3. On Thursday, May 5 they travel to Mt. Ayr before hosting a meet next Monday, May 9.

On Thursday, May 12, Districts (Statequalifying meet) will be held at EddyvilleBlakesburg High School.

CD Boys Track

2:17.76; Norman, 110m hurdles, 17.01; Kelley, shot put, 34' 1" and discus, 79' 9"; Coffelt, shot put, 30' 8" and discus, 107' 1"; and sprint medley team of Buckingham, Jones, Walker and Brunk, 1:44.76.

The boy's team travelled to Lenox for the re-scheduled POI meet on Tuesday, May 3. On Thursday, May 5 they travel to Corning (SWV) before hosting a meet next Monday, May 9. On Thursday, May 12, Districts (State-qualifying meet) will be held at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School.

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events: Smith, 800m run, 6th, 2:10.34; Norman, 400m hurdles, 6th, 1:03.27; and Jones, 100m dash, 7th, 12.4; Joe Sheetz, 3200m run, 7th, 11:48.03.

The 4x400 relay team of Carcamo, Swartz, Smith and Brunk, 5th, 3:46.54 and the 4x100.25 relay team of Kelley, Coffelt, Dean Layton and Ari Johnson, 8th, 54.86; Other events: Brunk, 800m run,

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If interested, apply online at www.permarsecurity.com or contact the Recruiter at aessy@permarsecurity.com or by phone at 515-689-0326. *Per Mar Security is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities*

DECATUR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD

Executive Director Position The Decatur County Conservation Board seeks a highly qualified individual with necessary experience to serve as a fulltime Executive Director.

Field Appraiser/ Office Clerk

The Executive Director performs such duties as defined by Section 350 of the Code of Iowa including a wide variety of professional and administrative duties related to the management of parks, recreation, and wildlife areas. The Executive Director coordinates, plans and administers the conservation and recreation programs in Decatur County at the discretion of the Decatur County Conservation Board.

The Decatur County Assessor’s Office is seeking a Field Appraiser/Office Clerk.

A full job description can be downloaded at: Conservation - Decatur County IA (decaturcountyiowa.gov), or picked up at the conservation board office.

WANTED

This is a full time, salary position with county benefit package.

Applicant must have excellent people skills and knowledge of Office applications i.e.: Word and Excel. Applicant must be self-motivated, precise and detail oriented. Outside work is required. Must have a HS diploma/GED, valid drivers license and be insurable. Applications and job descriptions may be picked up at the Decatur County Assessor’s Office or requested by email.

All applications must be returned by 4:30p.m. May 25, 2022.

Justin R. Cornett Decatur County Assessor 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144 641-446-4314 dec-asor@grm.net Decatur County Assessor’s Office is an EOE.

Qualifications: Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in natural sciences, outdoor recreation, or a job-related field and two (2) years’ experience in natural resource management and program administration.

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for full county benefits including insurance, uniform allowance, life insurance, and vehicle.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to decccb@grm.net or mail to: Decatur County Conservation Board, 20401 NW Little River Rd, Leon, Iowa 50144.

Application deadline is 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 20, 2022.

DECATUR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Arriving in Style to Central Decatur Prom

Riley Norman and Maddie Leahy

William Gillis and Kaylee Kisky (prom photos by Penny Sheetz Photography)

City Administrator Notes on Nuisance Abatements (continued from page 1) drive through Leon on Hwy 2 or Hwy 69. Many, come here for fishing tournaments, camping, boating, or hunting, and of course there is the Leon Rodeo, which probably doubles the size of the town for 4 days each summer.

What is it that they see? How refreshed do they feel when visiting our little berg?

Managing all of the varied opinions and interests regarding nuisance abatements falls into my lap and on my desk. I wish that I could bury my head in the sand and not offend any of the citizens of my second hometown.

How would fulfilling my wish be doing my job?

Reasonable, Responsible, and Sensible What is a reasonable way to approach the problem? There are city codes that allow the city to enforce some amount of pressure on property owners who don’t keep a tidy property. How harshly these city codes are enforced is a question that needs to be considered. Of course, there are those individuals that think that the letter of the law should be held to and enforced as harshly as possible, and there are other individuals who believe in a “live, and let live approach”. Neither end of the spectrum solves the problem judiciously.

In an attempt to judiciously begin addressing the problem.

The City of Leon has collected data in the form of photographs of properties that have the potential of being in violation of city

code. Those property owners will receive communication from city hall in the form of a letter. We understand that this could catch some people off guard and has the potential to frustrate them. It is our hope that, if you receive one of these letters, you will open a line of communication with your city’s government by having a civil conversation with one of the employees in city hall.

We are open to hearing your story. If necessary, at a later date the decision makers of the city government, i.e., the city council members and mayor, can be included in the conversation to help solve the problems that Leon has with its visual appearance.

In conclusion, consensus on the actions taken by your local

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 11) ROW and N of public road and described as follows: Commencing at NE corner of said Section 9, running W a distance of 683', SE 650' to a point on the W ROW fence of said RR, which is 265' S and 115' W of NE corner of said Section 9, thence NE along the ROW fence to the beginning, and EXCEPT the property deeded to Decatur County, Iowa by instrument dated September 11, 1919, and filed September 23, 1919, in Book 181, Page 386, Decatur County Recorder; and EXCEPT land condemned by the State of Iowa recorded July 14, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-1084, Decatur County Recorder. Transfer stamps $191.20.

Mark D. Smith and Donald R. Smith as CoTrustees of the Shirley M. Smith Family Trust to Twyla A. Hall as Trustee of Twyla A. Hall Living Trust Dated

government, in this situation or any other potentially controversial situation, is not the goal. Very few times in life does a person find a group of people as large as the population of Leon where everyone agrees about the process of accomplishing any goal. What any individual in the community can do is become informed about the issue(s) facing the folks who have to make some hard decisions, and begin to understand the “why” of any given situation. Then after understanding the “why” ask a personal question, “Is this approach something that I cannot live with?” If the “why” of the problem at hand is something that is not a “hard stop” for you, yet you disagree with the “how”, please allow us to have your consent to proceed. We are all trying to make Leon a better place to live and work.

12/12/2000 - All our undivided interest in: N ½ NE 1/4 of Section 9, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT that part lying S and E of CB&Q RR ROW, and EXCEPT for that part of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 9 lying W of said RR ROW and N of public road and described as follows: Commencing at NE corner of said Section 9, running W a distance of 683', SE 650' to a point on the W ROW fence of said RR, which is 265' S and 115' W of NE corner of said Section 9, thence NE along the ROW fence to the beginning, and EXCEPT the property deeded to Decatur County, Iowa, by instrument dated September 11, 1919, and filed September 23, 1919, in Book 181, Page 386, Decatur County Recorder; and EXCEPT land condemned by the State of Iowa recorded July 14, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-1084, Decatur County Recorder. Transfer stamps $287.20.

Gatlynn Miller and Quentin Coffelt

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