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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 40
Information Meeting to Avoid Scams/Fraud/ Computer Takeover Due to the most recent serious attempt to hack/scam Mary Stogdill, a resident of Grand river, the Grand River Community Center is sponsoring an information meeting on Thursday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m. for anyone interested in how to avoid scams, frauds, computer takeovers, etc. The meeting is
scheduled to be held at the Grand River Community Center with the presenters Al Perales, Iowa Attorney General Fraud investigator; Angie Williams and Spencer Chapman from Great Western Bank in Osceola; and representatives of the Decatur County Sheriff's Office.
Potential Hack/Scam in the Area
Dr. Easter Takes Down Shingle Dr. Mark Easter, D.O. was honored for his over 40 years of service to Decatur County at a retirement party held at Graceland University last week. He earned his BS degree from Graceland in 1976 and graduated from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City in 1981. Easter practiced in Lamoni before joining Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa in 2008. He also took “on call” shifts at the Decatur County Hospital. Dr. Easter and wife Benna are longtime residents of Lamoni where they raised their three sons and are now enjoying their grandchildren.
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CD Veterans Day Program Planned
Thursday, November 11, students and staff at Central DecaMary Stogdill re- colors! What a way to tur will hold their anported the following get someone off guard nual program honoring hack/scam recently at- at once. She then proour local Veterans past tempted on her. ceeded to tell me that and present as well as On October 14 someone (she thought all military members about 11:15 AM, I from China) had a currently protecting turned on my laptop, plan to withdraw thouour country at home I was immediately at- sands of dollars from and around the world. tacked by loud noises my accounts in two (2) The public is invited. (sounded like a train hours and that we had The program will coming through the to hide/transfer that begin at 10:30 a.m. in house with fire engine, money before those 2 the CD High School police siren, march- hours were up to keep gym. The program will ing band, etc.) at an it safe. Through the en- ing me frustrated with Leon Lions Building extremely loud rate. tire process, she kept worry was all part of at the Decatur County feature the band and At the same time, my reminding me that the the game plan. Fairgrounds. Refer to chorus, the 3rd-6th screen was flashing hackers were on the Finally, she wanted ad on page 3 for more grade chorus, remarks all kinds of colors (vi- computer and watch- me to do a wire transfer details and where to by CD Student Council representative and the brant blues, greens, ing and listening to ev- of the funds to a loca- North Lumber to buy tickets. Armed Forces Salute reds, yellow, etc.) In erything we said. tion that she couldn't honoring all branches upper left area I noShe wanted me talk about over the Move into New Veteran of the military with the ticed the word "maca- to transfer funds from phone as the hackers Location Appreciation presentation of flags to North Lumber will fee" in small letters and other accounts into my were listening in. My then in the middle of checking account so I bank does not offer on- be closed November 5 Luncheon Planned each Veteran present. Keynote speaker The Decatur the screen the follow- could wire transfer the line wire transfers, so I and 6 and will be movwill be State ComCounty Veterans ing message in LARGE funds to a hidden bank had to call my banker ing into their new locaLETTERS: YOU ARE so the hackers couldn't and get instructions tion (the former Alco Affairs Office will host mander Michael BraBEING HACKED, find it. She cautioned on how to do that. building on the north a Veteran Appreciation man, who serves as the CALL THIS NUMBER me not to completely She gave me an entire side of the square) dur- Luncheon on Saturday, VFW Department of IMMEDIATELY! empty the accounts or script to use and how ing that time. They November 6 beginning Iowa Commander. During the proI wish now I had that would throw a red to answer the banker's will reopen Monday, at Noon at the Central gram, there will be a Decatur High School taken a screen shot flag to the hackers, and questions and to not November 8 at the new slide show of local VetCommons. location. with my phone. I tried they would move up say anything she hadn't Reservations are erans as well as Veteran to click on my volume the time closer, and it told me; she was listento turn the noise off, would be gone. I kept ing in to my conversa- Shelli’s Short Stop appreciated. Call 641- family members of CD 446-7494 or email dec- students. but the hackers had seeing red flags, and tion with the banker of to Celebrate One ctyva@grm.net Veterans, their to taken over my entire would stall or ask ques- course. make reservations or families and communiscreen. tions, trying to find Well, I greatly ap- Year Anniversary ty members are invited Shelli’s Short Stop for more information. I dialed the num- anything to confirm preciate the fact that to lunch at the North The event will be will be celebrating its ber, thinking I was whether it was real or my banker has heard Elementary commons calling McAfee [the not. Keep in mind I'm some of these situa- one year anniversary catered by Cater 2 U. following the program. antivirus/identity pro- still thinking I'm talking tions before and he of being in business on Those wishing to stay Friday, November 5. tection computer pro- to McAfee. She would started asking me quesDCPH and eat are asked to gram], so I didn't even get upset and tell me to tions that she hadn't Patrons will be treated Immunization call Kelly at 641-446ask for identification. quit talking and just do given me answers for to specials including 4452 to make reservaClinics When the phone was this as quickly as pos- and told me to come to drawings and giveDecatur County tions. answered, a lady said sible so we could beat the office so he could aways all day. Refer to Hi Mary, my name is the deadline. I know wire transfer the funds ad on page 14 for more Public Health (DCPH) is providing immunizaElena and I'm here to now of course that the for me. At that point, I details. tion clinics on the 2nd help you and she shut dollar amount, the and 4th Tuesdays of off the noise and the time frame and keep- (continued on page 14) CHCSI to hold each month. Call 641FREE A1C Clinics 446-6518 to schedule Election results In recognition of an appointment. There will be reported in the November as Diabetes are specific immuni- J-R in the November Awareness Month, zation requirements 10 issue. CHCSI is offering a for students entering FREE A1C clinic in Kindergarten, 7th and both Leon and Lamoni. 12th grades. Leon City The clinic in Leon will Council Meeting be held on November Early Copy November 15 11 from 8:00 a.m. – Dealine this 4:00 p.m. The clinic in Note: Date Change Lamoni will be held The regular Week November 12 from 8:00 monthly meeting Please have all a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call of the Leon City copy and ad material 446-2383 to set up an Council will be held for the November 13 isappointment or you Monday, November sue to the J-R office by may stop in that day. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Thursday afternoon. council chambers at Thank you the city hall. Weldon Christian Corey
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Election Results
Can you count them? 5,000 Walleye Stocked into Little River Lake by the DNR
Church Fall Dinner and Bazaar
The Weldon Christian Church will be holding its annual Fall Dinner and Bazaar on Saturday, November 6. The serving time will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and meals, which will include ham balls, pulled pork, scalloped chicken, and all the trimmings, will be available for take-out or dine in. This is a free will offering event.
( a b o v e ) Wa l l e y e coming out of the pipe and into the water. Last Wednesday, October 27, the Iowa DNR released 5,000 walleyes into Little River Lake. The 6 inch to 8 inch long fish are part of a research project that is being conducted at the lake by the DNR. (at right) DNR personnel prepare to release the fish into the water.
Coach Howell Family Fundraiser
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The Coach Howell Family Fundraiser, featuring Thelma’s Fried Chicken, will be held on Monday, November 8 from 4:30 pm. – 6:30p.m. at the
Move Your Clock Back One Hour Sunday, Nov. 7, daylight savings time ENDS. A reminder from:
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REDMAN, Donald Dean, 90, of Leon, Iowa, died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Clearview Nursing Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Slade-O'Donnell funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Decatur County Hospital Giving Tree or the Freedom Bible Camp. ANDERSON, Donald David, 77, of rural Lamoni, Iowa, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021, during a short stay at the Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Decatur Restoration Branch in Decatur City, Iowa. Interment will be held at a later date in the Decatur Cemetery, Decatur City, Iowa. Arrangements were through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Leon, Iowa. FLYNN, Betty, 83, of Leon, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 20, 2021, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. Arrangements are pending through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. Survivors include her children: Denyse Scott, Mitzi Ruszkowski, Sean Flynn, Jim Flynn and Andy Flynn. RAMSEY, Bob, 83, formerly of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Lamoni Community of Christ Church in Lamoni, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are through he Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa. Survivors include his son Gerald Ramsey and wife, Vivian and two grandchildren. POUSH, Edward Roe, 73, of Grinnell, Iowa, and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Grinnell Christian Church in Grin-
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nell. Family will receive for Smith Feeder, drivfriends from 9:30 - 10:20 ing a feed mill for a a.m. prior to the ser- year before beginning his career with the vices. Soil Conservation Service in Leon. He also served the SCS at the Albia office from 1962 until 1966, and in Creston from 1966 till 1968, before returning to the Leon office where he remained until retiring from the SCS in 1989. Don was the proud father of three children, David Wayne, Deanne Kay, and Darrell Lynn. He was a loving and supportive father to them and made every effort to be at their sporting events and other activities they were involved in. While living in Albia, he was very involved in DONALD DEAN his church, serving as a REDMAN Donald Dean Red- deacon, teaching Sunman was a resident day school, and donatat Clearview Nursing ing many hours helping Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa build the new church when he left this world building. After returnand went to be with his ing to Leon, he was an Lord and Savior on Oc- active member of the tober 25, 2021, at the Leon Bible Church age of 90 years. Don where he and Donna was born in Decatur served in many caCounty, Iowa on Janu- pacities and were well ary 10, 1931, to Horry known for helping out and Lela (Spencer) in the nursery or Sunday school. He was also Redman. He was born at a member of the Freehome and his child- dom Bible Camp and hood was spent on the served on the board in family farm in rural rural Chariton, Iowa. Grand River in Deca- He and Donna spent tur County, Iowa the countless days mowing youngest of seven chil- yard, cleaning builddren, Robert, Leonard, ings, and helping mainMaurice, Beulah, Ber- tain the camp. During nice, and Anabel. Don the month of August, was a big help on the they could be found farm and attended the at the Iowa State Fair Leon Brethren Church in their camper, hostwith his family where ing family and enjoying he accepted Christ as meeting new people. his Savior and was bap- A tradition they have tized at an early age. passed on to some of He attended country their family. As their school before Leon grandchildren got older High School graduat- and involved in sports and 4-H and other acing in 1949. On September 9, tivities they made ev1951, he married his ery effort to attend as high school sweetheart, many of their events as Donna Jean Warren, at possible, even getting the Brethren Church to know their friends. in Leon, Iowa. In No- Don became an adoptvember of 1951, he was ed grandpa for many drafted into the mili- of them. Don was not tary and served in the only a devoted father United States Marine and grandfather, but Corp until November of devoted months and 1953. He was stationed years to caring for the at Camp Pendleton at needs of other family San Diego, California, members with a ready and served a stint in Korea during the Korean Conflict. During that time his bride, Donna, had moved to San Diego to be close to him. After his honorable discharge, they moved back to Iowa where he worked as a farmhand at Huxley. In 1959, they moved back to Leon where he worked
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DONALD DAVID ANDERSON Donald David Anderson, age 77, of rural Lamoni, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, during a short stay at the Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. He was born July 30, 1944, in Leon, Iowa to Donald Elzy and Nona Joy (Jones)
Anderson. David grew up in Decatur County, Iowa and attended East Elk Country School. He completed his formal education at Leon High School in Leon, Iowa graduating in 1962. Soon after he joined the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge, he worked various jobs including being a mechanic at John Deere in Leon. He later was a painter for a construction company, worked road construction, and did security work at Graceland College before opening and operating Anderson Repair. His next employment was at Central Decatur Schools in the 1990’s driving a bus and doing mechanic work. He retired from various other jobs in 2007. In 1966, David married Nancy Ruth Hawley in Leon, Iowa at the RLDS Church. They shared over 40 years together before her death in March of 2009. In his free time, David enjoyed hunting, playing music in several country bands, including Country Wine. He was a member of the Decatur Restoration Branch Church. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Nancy; and nephew, Zane Anderson. Survivors include his three brothers, Richard Anderson and wife, Rita, of Lamoni, Iowa, Rodger Anderson and wife, Janet, of Lathrop, Missouri, and Ed Anderson and wife, Diane of Lamoni; nine nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
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smile and loving heart. After the death of his beloved wife in 2014, he eventually sold the home place and moved into Leon. He loved being closer to family, church, and going out for coffee with his buddies! Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Donna; his six siblings and their spouses; and two nephews. Left behind to carry on his legacy are his children, David and Linda Redman of Leon, Iowa, Deanne and Dan Bowers of Fairfield, Iowa, and Darrell and Teresa Redman of Leon; eight grandchildren, Brent Redman, Erica Evans and finance, Scott Mineart, Clint and Reagen Redman, Andy and Ashley Bowers, Angie and Troy Bisgard, Aly and Bruce Dahlhauser, Michael Redman, and Ashley and Zac Cooper; and 20 great grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends survive him.
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Social News 90th Birthday The gamily of Mary Smith would like to honor her 90th Birthday with a Card Shower
on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Cards may be sent to: Mary Smith, 701 NE 7th St., Apt. #6, Leon, IA 50144.
DCH Corner
DCH Outpatient Clinic Welcomes Dr. Homedan
Starting this week, the DCH Outpatient Clinic welcomes Dr. Homedan, Orthopedic Surgeon, to our monthly rotation. Dr. Homedan will visit on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month to help patients with orthopedic issues that affect the bones and joints. Shehada Homedan, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon that practices all aspects of general orthopedics. A native of Jordan, he completed the rigorous orthopedic surgery program at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the University of New Mexico Hospital, and an orthopedic adult reconstructive and orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Upon completion of his Sports Medicine Fellowship, he relocated to the Midwest and began his practice in Iowa. He enjoys working in rural communities. At times it can be challenging but he finds it very rewarding providing big city services close to home. He strives to stay current with the most up-to-date proven advances and best practices in orthopedics. He provides specialty procedures like Iovera (cryanalgesia) prior to total knee replacements.
Dr. Homedan sees cases that pertain to most fractures, shoulder and knee arthroplasty (including total knee and total hip replacements) fracture management and trauma care. Cases are seen with a referral from a personal healthcare provider. Services available in our orthopedic clinic include: general orthopedics; hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty (including total joint replacements); adult reconstructive surgery; sports medicine; on-site physical therapy rehabilitation; trauma / fracture care; and more. Addressing these concerns is not a one size fits all model. Every type of pain, and every patient is unique. Because we know that your situation is unique, we harness the power of multiple services to ensure we diagnose your pain properly, and provide a solution that meets your needs. If you receive a referral for orthopedic surgery from your primary care physician, ask them to refer to your Decatur County Hospital so you can receive exceptional care, close to home. Call our Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to set up your appointment. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and all our available services, please visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa.
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SIRF Hosted Chamber Coffee Leon Chamber hosted their monthly coffee last Tuesday, at SIRF (Southern Iowa Resources for Families), now located at 200 E. 1st Street, Suite B. SIRF was started almost 40 years ago and was started by a group of parents who needed assistance for their children. SIRF has three offices, in Creston, Leon, and Corydon. SIRF serves individuals with mental and physical disabilities in several counties. Their mission statement is to enhance quality of life, promote individual dignity and empower people to live as naturally interdependent as possible in their communities. SIRF offers a variety of programs, such as Habilitative services which serves mentally ill individuals, promoting skill development to be independent. They also provide SCL services in which they meet with each individual they serve on a regular basis and help him/or her develop a plan of care based on what they desire and need.
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ed Elizabeth Schmidt, SIRF Coordinator for the Leon Office. "In the past, we have made coloring books and donated them to the Decatur County Hospital and Ringgold County Hospital, we have made Easter candy jars and donated them to local day cares and we have donated items to the local animal shelter and the local food banks. We have also adopted families for Christmas through the SCICAP program. SIRF has also helped with the Fall Festival and the Easter celebration in Leon." SIRF currently serves 35 clients and employs 25 staff. cream potatoes, Key beans, Jicama Watch for deTues., Nov. 9 - Mini largo vegetables dogs, potato tails in The Leon Tues., Nov. 9 - Ham corn Journal-Reporter for balls, Au Gratin pota- wedges, baked beans the November Leon Wed., Nov. 10 toes, Harvard beets Wed., Nov. 10 - Breaded chicken sand- Chamber Coffee coming soon. Sausage and peppers, wich/bun, Cole slaw Rosemary potatoes, spinach Another service they provide is supported employment which assists individuals to learn work skills, search for employment, training at new jobs and maintain employment in the community with the help of a staff member who is called a job coach. They also have 24 hour waiver homes in Lamoni and Mount Ayr in which they provide 24 hour support to keep individuals as independent as possible by assisting them with living in their own home. A waiver home in Leon would be a nice benefit to add to the program.
Examples of the assistance they provide would be, but not limited to, medication management, budgeting and banking skills, shopping, cooking and nutrition, cleaning, socialization, advocacy, transportation, medical appointments and care, safety and supervision, and social skills. SIRF is well known for being involved with Special Olympics and a wide range of recreational events they offer to their individuals. "SIRF is a nonprofit organization, and our staff and clients like to find ways to give back to our communities," stat-
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Central College of Pella, Iowa, recently announced the local athletes on Central College women's basketball team. Alaina Applegate, of Leon, is a sophomore forward member of the team, holding one varsity letter.
(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Daily menu item or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk provided daily. BREAKFAST Wed., Nov. 3 Breakfast boat Thurs., Nov. 4 Egg/sausage/ cheese English muffin Fri., Nov. 5 - NO SCHOOL Mon., Nov. 8 Pancakes and sausage patty Tues., Nov. 9 Bacon scramble pizza Wed., Nov. 10 "LOCAL" sausage gravy and biscuits
LUNCH Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily. Wed., Nov. 3 (Subject to Change) Chicken taco, tortilla, Reservations are cheese, lettuce, salsa REQUIRED by 10:00 Thurs., Nov. 4 a.m. for next day Hamburger/bun, - 446-4555 *Bread/butter, milk cheese optional, French fries, tomato, lettuce and dessert included. Fri., Nov. 5 - NO Wed., Nov. 3 - Fish, SCHOOL lemon pasta, dilly carMon., Nov. 8 rots Thurs., Nov. 4 - Chicken nuggets, sweet Enchiladas, mexi-ta- potato fries, baked toes, broccoli Fri., Nov. 5 - Fried Local Blood chicken, mashed pota- Drives toes, corn *Leon and Decatur Mon., Nov. 8 - Community - Wed., Nov. Turkey burger, sour 17, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00
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p.m. at the Barnum Community Center, 302 NW 4th Street, Decatur. You can schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeserve bloodcenter.org or call 800287-4903.
Chapter W P.E.O. Meeting Nov. 4
Chapter W PEO, will meet at the Fireside Room of the Methodist Church on Thursday, November 4, with refreshments beginning at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting to follow. Diane Hill will serve as the hostess and Leonore Coffelt will serve as co-hostess. Bobette Lindsey will present the program.
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THELMA’S FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Pasta Salad and Roll. Monday, November 8 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Leon Lions Building Decatur County Fairgrounds ADDITIONAL DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Tickets available from: Great Western Bank, Farmers Bank, or New 2U. You can also call Linda Boothe 641--442-3595 or Carol Proctor 641-344-7394 to purchase tickets
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, November 3, 2021
TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (October 31, 2001) In picking corn by hand, Don Van Laar of Grand River placed 2nd in the 50 and over division and daughter-in-law Julia Van Laar, of Grand River, placed 1st in the open class women's division, at the state level competition held in Kimbalton, qualifying for nationals held in Redwood Falls, MN. Decatur County was the only Iowa county without E911 before voters approved it during the election in 2001. In the fall of 1999, members of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church brought their youth together and began a group known as "Chosen Generation." Members were Chris Byler, Jessica Stoltzfus, Daryn Yoder, Erica Yoder, Britany Moser, Gene Yoder, Janice Stoltzfus, Lorene Yoder, Larissa Byler, George Yoder and Glen Oesch. Eleanora Miller of Leon had a dream come true of publishing a book of her own poems, "Interviewing the Ghosts." Jerry Parsons accepted the Governor's Volunteer Award on behalf of the Central Decatur Yes for Kids committee. The committee was selected for the award by the Iowa Department of Education for its outstanding volunteer service. A field of 50 applicants had been narrowed to five as the search continued for a new chief executive officer for the Decatur County Hospital. At the regular meeting the Board of Trustees voted 5-1 that the new CEO would be hired as an employee of Mercy Hospital. Interviews were also being held for the position of chief financial officer. Dwight Herkelman organized the fourth and fifth grade
students and teachers at the Decatur Elementary Building to join together around the flag pole on October 9, 2001, for the nation-wide Pledge of Allegiance. 50 YEARS AGO (November 4, 1971) The CD Cardinal football team won the Blue Grass Conference title when they defeated Mormon Trail on the Humeston field, 62-0. The rest of the standings were Melcher Dallas, Wayne Community, Southeast Warren, Lamoni, Moravia, Seymour and Mormon Trail. Lions club contest winners were: pre-school - Marci Eccleston, Sean Flynn and Kelly McKern; K-2nd - Mitzi Flynn, Shari Ridgway and Forest Cooper; 3rd - 6th - Dan Durell, Tammy Morton and Debbie Bench. With perfect weather for voters, 850 ballots were cast which brought about a change in administration for the City of Leon and the annexation of an area on the north to include the fairgrounds. Eldon Spidle defeated incumbent John Fulton to become the new mayor. Councilmen elected or re-elected were Ward Kilgore, Oda McKern, Don Lucas, Bernie Logsdon and Richard Scrivner. Mayors elected for the other towns were Lloyd Howell, Decatur; Gene Leeper, Pleasanton, Rollin Bridge, Lamoni; Bernard Camden, Grand River; Wendell Jones, Van Wert; Gerald Akes, Davis City; Ted Quayle, Weldon; and Freddie Hayward, LeRoy. Born at the Decatur County Hospital a son, Brent Douglas, to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kouba of Leon. Mr. and Mrs. James Sponsler of Humeston announced the engagement and
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Preschool winners left to right, Marci Eccleston, Sean Flynn, and Kelly McKern.
50 YEARS AGO Lions Club Halloween Costume Contest
upcoming marriage of their daughter, Joy, to Tom Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Leon. High bowlers of the week - Wendell Plym, Garth Mitchell, Deral Houck, Robert Greenhalgh, Dorthy Coyle, Don Simpson, Red Robison, Joanne Hanthorn, Bonnie Houck, Don Van Laar, Mike Frost and Dick Bettin. Those visiting in the Ivan Corsbie Van Wert home were Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gordon and Kim; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Horney, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Horney, Mamie Craig and Mike Adams. Rains over the weekend soaked area fields and water was standing in the fields. There was also a tornado watch before the cold front moved in. 75 YEARS AGO (October 31, 1946) Lamoni Doctor Killed in Auto Accident – Dr. John L. Wininger, 58, Lamoni, was killed when his car turned over on the pavement of Highway 69 one mile east of Lamoni. Wininger, a chiropractor, who had purchased a building in Davis City and planned to open an office there, had spent the day in that town. Injured Badly in Team Runaway – Homer Manchester, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garven Manchester, was badly injured when his team became frightened and ran away while he was husking corn. The horses ran a half mile to the home. Manchester suffered head injuries and didn't recall whether he was thrown from the wagon or jumped out. Hunting Trip – Olin Rippey and son Robert, Junior Brown and Owen McLain went on a pheasant hunting trip up into northern Iowa. Marriage Licenses – Maurice McConnell and Maxine Dunham; Charles Stephens and Rita Fay Dale, Lorene Cooper and Charles Poley were married in Leon.
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Mrs. E.J. Hines was hostess to the Amicitia Club and their husbands at a centennial party. After a cooperative supper, Lula Leeper presented the program "A District School". Hazel Hines presided as teacher and the pupils attended the school were Mr. and Mrs. Julian Frost, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carter, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Naffzinger, Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Myers, and Dr. E. J. Hines. Esther Brown was the visiting singing teacher. Little Patsy Brown also visited school. Births – Mr. and Mrs. Gale Evans were the parents of a daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moreland were the parents of a son; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baldwin were the parents of a baby boy, David Wade; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Murphy were the parents of a baby girl (Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Osborn were the grandparents). Bill Morgan, Dale Smith. Chuck McKern, Max Adair and Nile Norton attended the Iowa-Notre Dame football game in Iowa City. A farewell party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Housh. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bethards, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Collins and son, Mr. and Mrs. Hep Anderson and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. Anderson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ward and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ward and son and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and family.
Third through sixth grades: Danny Durrell, Tammy Morton, and Debbie Bench.
100 YEARS AGO (November 4, 1921) Jurors Drawn – Fred Bigley, George Brenizer, H.C. Burgess, Irwin Brennaman, E.D. Bennett, W.F. Blair, Blain Buell, J.A. Campbell, G. Elmore, H.O. Ellars, E.E. Euritt, Bert Feight, C.M. Harris, Clyde Imhoff, W.A. Irving, G.W. Johnson, Frank Keown, Elmer Little, Nellie Millsap, Oscar Midgorden, Sam Myers, W.W. Myers, Robert McGee, S.C. McKee, Curt McBroom, J.H. Newman, R.T. Piercy, Aldus Payton, C.V. Palmer, William Ramshaw, Frank Stanley, J.F. Shellar, David Stenson, Steve Scott, Roy Smith, Hessell Vanderflught. Mrs. William Frazier Injured By Fall – Mrs. William Frazier of Davis City stepped upon a stick of wood which rolled and caused her to fall. She fell with great force striking upon her right shoulder and breaking her arm just below the shoulder joint. Dr. Reed took her to St. Joseph to a specialist. Marriage Licenses – Thomas Harris and Lucy Rainer. Rex Adkins and Margery Brown were married in Newton. Dennis Poland had one arm in a very serious condition as
the result of blood poisoning coming from an infected wound on the hand. Roy Hall, the well known Weldon auctioneer, was in Leon looking after business interests. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Griffin, Helene and Gussie returned from Oskaloosa where they had driven in their car to visit at the home of their son Homer Griffin and wife. On the return trip they were caught in a rain at Chariton and had to stay there all night. Mrs. A.B. Fierce, Anna Fierce and Sarah Smith and Lyde Burnett were guests in the home of Mrs. L.D. Kelley. The Rev. McCannon of Des Moines was a weekend guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tiedje and Apharetta. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson were the parents of a son, Kenneth Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dale were the parents of a new baby boy. From the Kod Town items: the worst road between Lamoni and Leon was the main street of Davis City.
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CORRESPONDENTS
Grand River
MELINDA MACKEY
The Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad came back to life this last weekend, or maybe not all alive. The Sinners Trail had their first year in Grand River running along part of the abandoned railway. If you didn't get to go, and you like to be scared; I can tell you, you missed out! I am hearing they will be doing it next year tho! After a lot of talking, I finally convinced JR to go and it was the best time! Such creativity, so many great props and costumes. Everything was well thought out, from the hayride, the rules, the cocoa, the campfire, the lanterns and of course the actual trail. The trail on the south side of town, screams could be heard all across town and even out in the country. One really neat thing was the hay ride to and from. One little boy jumped off the trailer and said, "That was my first hayride ever! That was neat!" That night ended up being the first hayride for a lot of people. All the hard work going into the trail is much appreciated all the way around! Man what a great time! Halloween night we had 37 trick or treaters. Savannah and Shelby brought the kids to trick or treat and stayed for supper. They had such a great time seeing everyone and came back to the house with big bags of candy. A little RR history: The H&S fell
on hard times as the Great Depression, the advent of the automobile, improved roads, public subsidies for those roads, and trucks came along in the late 1920s. Freight and passenger traffic declined and the H&S was abandoned in pieces starting with the line segment from Norwich to Clarinda, Iowa, during the height of the Great Depression (December 1935). Other segments abandoned were the Shenandoah to Norwich segment in April 1938; Clarinda to Merle Jct. in December 1945; and Clearfield to Humeston, also in December 1945. The last and final segment of the H&S to disappear was the trackage between Merle Jct. and Clearfield, Iowa, which was abandoned in 1983. Have a great week!
Andover
MARGARET GIBSON
Hello November! The leaves are very pretty and the temperatures are cooling down. Thanksgiving is just days away! Yum! Yum! Yum! We were sad to hear of the passing of Larry Smith last Sunday. Please keep Larry’s family in your prayers. Kim and Maurice Erwin were in California last Friday through Sunday. What were they up to? Maurice judged goats Saturday and Sunday in Red Bluff, California. They returned home Sunday and traveled to Kansas City on Monday to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play Monday night football at Arrowhead
Stadium. Liz Carpenter had fun helping chaperone the Lamoni Middle School fun night on Friday night. Saturday she went to Des Moines. Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main had a Halloween party Saturday. Report is that lots of fun was had. Clay is also glad, as are many others, that the rains have stopped for now. Around 5 inches of rain in the Andover community. Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane took their boys Axel and Kipton trick-ortreating Sunday evening. They stopped at Liz Carpenter’s for a short visit and some fistfulls of candy from Liz. Fortunately Liz was able to find a pumpkin while in Des Moines on Saturday and had a jack-o-lantern to light up for them. Holly Parkhurst took Benson to the trunk or treat in Eagleville Saturday night. She reports he enjoyed getting candy. Getting lots of candy is what Halloween is all about! Donna Ogier had a quiet week around the farm. Ivan Lane also had a quiet week around his place. Not much to do outside with all the rain. Philinda Snethen is home after traveling to Pennsylvania to visit her son and daughter. Philinda reports the drive home was exceptionally beautiful this time of year with the colorful foliage enhancing the scenery. God has created a beautiful country for us. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and how about we all enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and scenery. It won’t last long, and then we’ll be looking at winter grays and brown and maybe white and it will be lots colder.
29th. Her co-workers hosted a retirement party for her. Her sisters, Marcia Houk, Ramona Clark and Brenda Osborn-Boles attended the celebration. The ‘Glue Girls’ met on Friday for their monthly cousin’s luncheon. Oh, the fun we have! Sheryl Sly Schmitt, with the assistance of her daughter-inlaw, made t-shirts for all of us to wear when we get together again. Sheryl Schmitt, Feryl Sly Bouchard, Alice Paist Matthews and I are the official members of the group. If you don’t remember our story, I’ll repeat it again…Our mutual grandparent’s last name was Paist (Lee and Hazel of Lamoni). As the cousins got older, the boys referred to grandma as Grandma Glue. So the name of Glue Girls evolved from Grandma’s nickname. Grandma would get a chuckle out of it, for sure. The Methodist Lord’s Portion supper and auction was truly a success on Saturday evening. If you didn’t come to it, I’m sorry! We had a good turn out. The soups were delish and the desserts were even better. The auction was fun as one would out bid the other for the benefit of the church. My friend, Lou Fry of Osceola, drove down for the soup supper and brought her jammies and stayed all night with me so she wouldn’t have to drive home in the dark. It was fun! We hadn’t had a slumber party in many years. One pumpkin said to the other, “My head hurts, my throats scorched and I have a terrible burnt taste in my mouth.” The second pumpkin said, “Man, we got lit last night.” Hope all the Halloween festivities were fun and safe. Need to rent the Davis City Community Center? Well, just give me a call at 442-3595… later Linda
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Hey! Happy Birthday to Ashley Owens, Ronnie Craig, Sherry Purdue, Mary Thacker, Sheila Kirkpatrick, Elaine Hill, Brenda Toney, Theresa Hullinger, Maggie Frank, Raelynn Hess, Angie Eakes, LeeRay Flowers, and Cory Kuster this coming week. Sincere condolences to the family of Ed Poush. Ed passed away peaceful at his home in Grinnell, Iowa, on Saturday surrounded by his family. Services for Ed will be on Saturday, Nov 6th, in Grinnell. Congratulations to Carla Evans on her retirement! Carla’s last day of working for the postal service was Friday, Oct
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In the Library Loop MARY STONER
Last week I began an endeavor in this article to help make the community more aware of some of the helpful services our library offers. The library has free high-speed wireless internet, 7 public access computers with Microsoft Office products available, and an
Overhead Document Scanner. This scanner can be used for everything from digitally saving your grandma's handwritten recipes to scanning a business document that needs to be saved or attached to an email. Scanning and saving documents are free of charge. A USB memory stick is necessary for saving scanned items. These are available for purchase for $5.00 or you may bring your own from home. Printing off images is $0.25/page. Interested in providing input and helping to cast vision for our library? We are in need of 3 Leon Library Board of Trustee Members. They must be residents of Leon. Meetings are held monthly. Please contact John at 641-4466332 or john@leon.lib. ia.us for more information. A number of new large print books were added to our collection this past week. In large print fiction: 'Yesterday' by Fern Michaels, 'This is Home' by Lisa Duffy and 'The Sunday Potluck Club' by Melissa Storm. In large print westerns: 'Go West Young Man' by William W. Johnstone and 'The Crimson Trail' by Eric Red. 'Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty' by Anderson Cooper, 'Us Against You' by Fredrik Backman, 'Golden Girl' by Elin Hilderbrand, 'Lost Roses' by Martha Hall Kelly and 'Forgiving Paris' by Karen Kingsbury are new in adult standard print. In our children's collection the biography of famed Olympic runner Eric Liddell and the picture book 'A Pizza with Everything on It' have just been added. 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.
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Weldon
Kathy Mason
HISTORY Ollie Perry Jamison was born in Smyrna, April 14, 1879. The only child of Louis and Lula Jamison. He was only 2 ½ years old when his parents moved to Weldon. He received his early education in the Weldon School, graduating with the first large class of high school. He attended one year at Parson College in Fairfield and three years at Drake University, entering the Medical School of Physicians and Surgeons of Keokuk. He received his degree of Medicine and Pharmacy at the age of 26. Dr. Jamison then established himself in Weldon, where in 1917 he erected one of the most complete hospitals in southern Iowa. Though the hospital burned in February 1921, he continued in February at his office at Weldon until he moved to Leon in 1924. His ability as a physician and surgeon has always been recognized and held in high esteem. On June 26, 1919, he was married to Clara C. Schmitz of Mt. Pleasant. They were the parents of a son, Martin Louis, who died in infancy. Dr. Jamison died April 6, 1934. After his death, Clara, who had been his head nurse in the hospital and worked with him for several years, returned to Mt. Pleasant where she later remarried. LOCAL: The Christian Church will have a dinner and bazaar Nov. 6. Proceeds will go to the Weldon Depot to help pay for the new roof. I appreciate all the food, cards, calls and visits since I've been down with a broken knee for weeks. Mary Ellis also had a broken knee and is on the mend. Jim Farlow hurt his back and is on the mend. Everyone is welcome to call Kathy at 641-445-5213 or 641-414-2954 with any news or mail to 107 2nd Ave West, Weldon, Iowa, 50264.
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CD XC Runs with the Best in the State; Plethora of Records Broken During Season
Hadley Bell - 113th - 23:22
Aniston Jones - 112th - 23:18
Harrisen Bevan - 85th - 22:34 By Coach Reece Tedford The Central Decatur cross country teams made a historic run this season and competed at the state meet Saturday. This was the only group of girls to ever compete at the state meet and for the boys it landed them 7th as a team in their 2nd team appearance at state, moving up from a 9th place finish last year in Class 2A. The teams were mentally ready to race and it's likely a wave of illness earlier in the week affected us more than we had hoped. The outcome of the state meet wasn't what we hoped for team wise on either side but we have to embrace the successes and disappointments as a team. As of Tuesday, October 26, in the final 2021 Individual 1A IATC Rankings, the boys' team was ranked #4 and the girls were ranked #15. The high school girls finished 16th at state but made a big competitive jump this season achieving two big goals of winning POI and qualifying for the state meet. The girls state qualifying team had no seniors which allows for a lot of optimism for the future. The coaches are thrilled to see the girls' confidence grow as they overcame doubt and fear at moments this season. When you are a good team you earn the privilege of pressure and expectations. Dealing with that was a challenge for our girls but I was impressed by the way they helped each other overcome those moments and grew through that. Harrisen Bevan (85th-22:34) led the way as she is just a level up from last season. She was running as high as 59th at one point and while it wasn't quite the outcome she was hoping for she did a great job leading the ladies into this uncharted territory. Aniston Jones (112th - 23:18) was our 2nd finisher. Aniston fell and sustained a gash on her knee before the race, but is such a fighter and still competed very well. Hadley Bell (113th - 23:22) executed the strategy perfectly early
on and was around 60th place at the mile and then body just didn't cooperate at the level we hoped as she was not feeling totally well. Hadley's efforts have been a vital part of the girls' push this year. Abigail Leahy (116th - 23:30) our 4th runner had the race of the day beating 3 other schools #4 runners. Abby dramatically closed the gap on our lead pack giving us a pack of 4 with her best race of the season. Addyson Schreck (134th - 24:47) didn't have her best race but it was still enough to be our final scoring runner. Addy had a good last couple races prior to state and has become a little more consistent here at the end. Makenna Perkins (139th - 25:42) and Jamie Oesch (142nd 26:11) also did well in terms of maintaining spots during the race. Both Makenna and Jamie are tough minded runners who can mentally take quite a bit. The girls will be looking at how they can continue to develop, improve, and grow at this level. HS Girls' Team Scores: 1st - South Winneshiek, 104; 2nd - Logan - Magnolia, 121; 3rd - St. Edmond Fort Dodge, 167; 4th Hudson, 170; 5th - Pekin, 177; 6th - Regina Iowa City, 204; 7th - Sumner-
Addyson Schreck - 134th - 24:47
Abigail Leahy - 116th - 23:30 Fredericksburg, 219; 8th - North Tama Traer, 226; 9th - North Linn Troy Mills, 227; 10th Woodbine Community, 232; 11th - Earlham, 235; 12th - Newman Catholic Mason City, 255; 13th - Wapsie Valley Fairbank, 257; 14th - St. Albert Council Bluffs, 263; 15th - ACGC, 267; and 16th - CD, 368. The boys were a top tier team this season but finished 7th at the state meet. It was just not our day but we had every reason to
think we could end up on the podium. I've witnessed these guys overcome the odds stacked against them so I will always believe we have a chance to win. Mentally we were ready to go and executed the first mile perfectly and were in 2nd place as a (continued on page 7)
Makenna Perkins - 139th - 25:42
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Successful Cross Country Season Comes to a Close
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Gunnar Smith - 65th - 18:05
Vincent Carcamo - 44th - 17:45
William Gillis - 40th - 17:40 (continued from page 6) team at that point. It was a bit of a risk chasing the top team and some of the guys' bodies just didn't cooperate on the last half of that effort. Senior William Gillis, a returning top 10 finisher at state, led the way one last time. He had a better career than any other Cardinal in history but ended up having a really rough day as the wheels fell off and he finished 40th (17:40). William always gives great effort and actually took the lead near 1200 meters briefly but it was a physical struggle for him and he couldn't get the body to follow the mind. Vincent Carcamo (44th-17:45) has had a breakthrough in these final 3 weeks and ran really strong. He went for it a bit, taking a risk as he ran near 20th place and wanted to see how close he could be to a medal. He hung on tough and only Jamie Stanford and William Gillis have ever finished higher at a state meet. Gunnar Smith (65th-18:05) was very competitive in his first state meet and beat two individual qualifiers that beat him last week in Corning. I thought it was a good tactical and mental race from Gunnar giving us 3 runners in the top 70. Joe Sheetz (91st18:37) had the race of the day and his best career run. Joe gained 17 spots in the final 2 miles and delivered a smart and gutsy run as he beat some individual state qualifiers. Joe's a model for steady progression and develop-
ment. Tate Swartz (104th18:54) was our 5th runner today. Tate put himself in the top 50 in the first mile and went for it. He hung on the best he could but his body wasn't following suit over the last part of the race. Isaiah Brunk (144th-20:06) has had an incredible last year of cross country and really went for it as well in the first half of the race. Junior Oesch (149th-20:41) has been one of our absolute best effort runners the past 3 seasons and he gave what he had, but wasn't well either. Five of the 7 boys are underclassmen and it's very possible another great run could happen next year. HS Boys' Team Scores: 1st - ACGC,
Joe Sheetz - 91st - 18:37
Tate Swartz - 104th - 18:54 75; 2nd - Maquoketa Valley Delhi, 112; 3rd - Earlham, 134; 4th -
Valley Lutheran, 161; 5th - Pella Christian, 178; 6th - Bellevue, 198; 7th - CD, 199; 8th - Regina Iowa City, 199; 9th Woodbine Community, 234; 10th - St. Edmond Fort Dodge, 241; 11th - Ogden, 255; 12th Central Springs, 263; 13th - Cascade Western Dubuque, 297; 14th - St. Albert Council Bluffs, 305; 15th - Newman Catholic Mason City, 307; and 16th Columbus Community Columbus Junction, 314.
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Isaiah Brunk - 144th - 20:06
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Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill
Volume 22 Issue 6
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1-800-Eat-Dust CD XC Continues to Make History
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Mya Claire Applegate by Maddy Leahy You win some, you lose some - unless you're a part of the Central Decatur XC team. Not only have they placed consistently in the top 5 at their meets, they both just recently made school history by sending both girls' and boys' teams to the state meet in Fort Dodge. The 14 runners that qualified for state consisted of 2 seniors, 5 juniors, 4 sophomores, and 3 freshman. Everyone can look at the stats, but what you don’t see is the team environment that Cardinal XC is. “I think the reason we are so successful is because we are doing it for each other and not just ourselves,” shared freshman Makenna Perkins. “It doesn’t matter how we feel, it’s just about how hard we can work for each other.” The team sport of XC is not just running, it’s about being part of something bigger than yourself, and being a part of a real team. “Our season was nothing less of a dream. We saw it all - the big wins, the character-building, losses, joy, tears, and everything in between,” stated Harrisen Bevan. “The team environment was extremely strong. We accomplished so much because we weren’t just running for ourselves. Our team is truly a family and we were willing to put it all on the line for each other’s success.” Last year when William Gillis was quarantined after an exposure to COVID, the boys' chance at state looked slim. However, instead of backing down from the situation, the boys' team gave every bit of effort and then some to give Gillis a chance at the state meet. If you watched the district's video from last year, you will recall hearing now junior, Vinny Carcamo, on
Editors Corner
Veterans Day - Today and Everyday by Maddy Leahy When people hear the name Billy Ray Cyrus, most minds go instantly to the song, “Achy Breaky Heart” which is a classic. However, my personal favorite of his has to be “Some Gave All.” Not just the amazing vocals or the variety of guitars, but the meaning behind the song will bring a tear to your eyes. I know probably the entire song, but never knew the history of the phrase until I did some research. The phrase was said by Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Sergeant Howard William Osterkamp from Dent, Ohio. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, during which he experienced heavy combat in Korea with his unit, the C Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team. After barely escaping with his life from Korea, Osterkamp retired to his home in Ohio, where he became the top salesmen at Hillshire Farm & Kahn's Co., while also supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events. The phrase is more commonly known as “All Gave Some, Some Gave All” meaning, almost everyone served, but some soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. On Memorial Day, we recognize those soldiers who didn’t make it home, but on Veterans Day, we remember those who were fortunate enough to make it home. In a 2017 census, there were 19 million Veterans living in the United States, 184,032 of them living in Iowa. That’s 19 million men and women who were willing to sacrifice everything in the blink of an eye for the betterment of America. So today, everyday, and especially November 11th, say thank you and mean it. A few Cardinal alumni just recently graduated as a part of Golf Company Platoon 2151. Elliot Ness, Class of 2019 (left) and Chance Bly, Class of 2021 (right) used the “buddy system” and both were sent to basic training back in July of 2021 and officially became Marines. Due to COVID, the graduates could not return home for the 10 day leave, but family and friends are hopeful they will return soon. I personally challenge you to shake five Ve t e r a n ’ s h a n d s at our assembly n e x t T h u r s d a y. Not just a quick handshake, give them the full handshake we all learned from Ms. Sondag. You can even take it a step further - I challenge you to look for the hats that say “Vietnam Veteran” (or something similar) and do something as simple as hold the door for them, or pay for their cup of morning coffee. If they are willing to share, listen to their stories. We have so many freedoms today that many people don’t even realize, and none of it would be possible without the 19 million.
the phone with Will. “We did it for you Will.” The stakes were high, so the team came together to become better. One person in particular that is essential to the team is senior Mya Applegate. Mya joined XC in middle school and despite the heartbreak of an injury, Mya stayed a huge part of the team, always hyping up the underclassmen and having an unlimited amount of water to spray on the runners. Freshman Abby Leahy shared, “XC has been the closest team sport I’ve ever been a part of. Throughout the season we have seen each other's highs and lows, and grown close. We have succeeded because of our drive to make it as a team. Being a first year runner on a competitive team can be extremely stressful. I still get extremely nervous going up to the line, and in fact, at our district meet I had a small panic attack before even starting the race. Mya was there and calmed myself and other runners down. Even if she’s not running she’s one of the main reasons our team has been successful. Mya has pulled many girls from our team out of deep holes and is truly the glue that sticks us all together.” Congratulations to the Cardinal XC runners, coaches, and supporters on an outstanding season! Scan the QR code to watch the district highlight video!
Ask The Class by Maddy Leahy Last year it was clear that the “Word on the Street” was one of our better received articles, and everyone found the responses funny. So going into this year, we decided to give everyone a chance to give their response with Ask the Class! To start off the series, we asked the Freshman class of 2025, “If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you did?” “Not go to school or work” - Addy Schreck “Buy an airplane and go rodeo” - Lane Leeper “I would help people out who need it because it would make me feel good” - Tristyn Leymaster “Buy a house for the boys” - Cord Hamilton “Leave” - Kaycee Boyce “Buy a 2018 Ford F-350 Platinum Edition” - Jared DeVore “I would buy a bus and take my friends to Hawaii” - Chloe Clarke “Invest it so I can make more money and go to college to become a chiropractor and start up my business. I’d also spoil my dog and give some money to friends and family members I like.” - Maddox Kistler “Buy lots of horses and a big barn and fancy stuff.” - Abigail Leahy “If it was a massive amount of money, I would keep half and donate the rest to foundations and organizations that help people and research medical conditions. I would not need that much money and other people around the world do, so it would be best to donate a lot of it.” - Ari Johnson “Buy cows. I love cows.” - Wade Hill “Leave town and buy an island with no one on it.” - Emma Helton “I would take the money and help pay for things that I need and then put some of the money in savings and with a little bit I would buy things I want” - Winter Gibson “Pay off any of my debt and then buy myself whatever I want” - Madisyn Palmer “Invest in stocks” - Chase Smith “Get a bigger house - 3 kids with one bathroom is never a good thing” - Cadi Smith “Fix and finish the projects going on” - Katalena Mothershead
Parents/Guardians: Todd and Tricia Applegate Favorite Class: Weightlifting Personal Theme Song: “Dancing Queen" - ABBA Most embarrassing moment: Having an accident in the car with my sister and Lauren after coming home from Bonnie's Biggest Pet Peeve: Having a teacher Mom Future Plans: Attend college with a major undecided
Dayson Allan Short
Parents/Guardians: Joseph and Gina Short and Vicci Hutchison Favorite Class: Current Events Personal Theme Song: ""One Day" by Lovejoy Most Embarrassing Moment: When I accidentally impaled my hand in the middle of current events Biggest Pet Peeve: 15 second unskippable ads on YouTube Future Plans: Become a history teacher like "the myth the man the legend - Chad Ray"
Kirsten Delaney Jackson
Parents/Guardians: Jason and Rachell Jackson Favorite Class: Study Hall Personal Theme Song: "Burn it to the Ground" Nickelback Most Embarrassing Moment: Kylee's 17th birthday with Avery and Carson Biggest Pet Peeve: Judgmental people Future Plans: Leave Leon
Upcoming Events Schedule for November 3 - 17 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4 Early Dismissal!! Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM POI Academic at Trinity Church TBD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 No School!! International Club Dance - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Elizabeth Ann Fairchild
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Girls Basketball/B/G Bowling/Boys Swimming Practice Starts THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Assembly at 10:30 AM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Fall Musical at SCIT at 7:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Fall Musical at SCIT at 7:00 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Fall Musical at SCIT at 2:00 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Boys Basketball & Wrestling Practice Starts
Parents/Guardians: Bonnie and Randy Fairchild Favorite Class: Ag business & reading in Bonnie's room Personal Theme Song: “Play it Again" - Luke Bryan Most Embarrassing Moment: Using drunk goggles and farting in front of my class Biggest Pet Peeve: Getting poked on my arm or shoulders Future Plans: Get a job and go to college
The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Rodger’s Recollections by Rodger Gatton
As a footnote to my last two columns, mentioning “nice” things about Leon, while I didn’t want to go too far back in time, I neglected to mention another fairly new business in Leon, Shelli’s Short Stop. Not sure why it didn’t come to mind. It’s not like I don’t stop in there several times a week (There’s a double negative if ever I saw one!). It’s so nice to have a viable business on that corner, instead of a vacant building. I continue to be intrigued with words and phrases in the English language. I’ve written several columns about words and phrases once popular, but not so common today. I had some more of those
saved on my phone, but then mowed grass in the rain, my phone got quite wet, and it never worked again, so they’re gone. This column is made up of random words and phrases I’ve encountered, and written down. First off, where in the world did “gubernatorial” originate, referring to a race for governor of a particular state, such as Virginia at present? I guess it came from Latin, but why not just call it a governatorial race? I once thought of writing a book called “Let’s Write American”, in which would be outlined some suggestions for simplifying and modernizing the English language we
use. My ideas would make it so much simpler for young people to learn the language, instead of having to memorize all the exceptions to all the rules of written English. Why do we need so many variations of “YOU”? Does not “U” sound the same as “ewe”, a female sheep, “yew”, a coniferous shrub, or “you”, the common pronoun? “U” is already used to describe a change of direction, a “U-turn”, where it is simply “U”. Here are some words that can be used in different ways: “Hanger” can be used to describe a place to keep airplanes, or something on which to store your clothes in the closet. It could also refer to a small hook placed on your wall, on which to put a picture. Then there’s the hanger-on, a person who pals around with another for some kind of personal gain, and the ever-popular cliffhanger, to describe the last couple minutes of a soap opera or a segment of a TV show just before a commercial break. Why do we need both “c” and “s” to provide an “S” sound? We have all these words pronounced the same - “site”, “sight”, and “cite”. If the “c” is going to have the “k” sound, why not just use “K”; “kracker” instead of “cracker”. But that word shows an example of another useless “C”. Placing “C” in front of “K” makes not one bit of difference in the sound of the word, so why not leave out the “C”, leaving “kraker”. If not for the “ch” sound, we could probably live without “c” altogether. Before another
phrase (which I don’t really like hearing) largely took its place, people used to get “ticked off”, or “teed off” when annoyed at someone, or about something. Of course, golfers have “teed off” many times. The little three-letter word “rib” is used in a variety of places. It’s the name for the bones that enclose the organs of our chests. Someone can “rib” you, perhaps about some silly thing you’ve done, or a mistake you’ve made. Maybe the ribbing is accompanied by a finger poking you in the ribs, the reason for its use in this situation. You can also order “ribs” at a restaurant, which I guess is the same as the first description I gave, only a slightly different use. Parts of buildings can also have ribs, especially arched parts, basically the framework over which some kind of covering is applied. How many of these words that describe people, have you heard lately? “Oaf”, “cad”, “thug”, “bum”, “laggard”, “pipsqueak”, “stenographer”, “loafer”, “imp”, “clod”, “bumpkin”, “galoot”, “chum”, “cool cat”. After finishing the list, I see that most of them are not very nice. What can we do with the simple little two-letter word “Do”? As used in my previous sentence, it indicates some kind of action coming. But it can also be part of another word or phrase, such as “Hairdo”, or you can make a fuss about something, a big “todo”, or have a “to-do” list of things needing done, sometimes referred to as a “honeydo” list, if you have a
honey. When an emcee is introducing a special guest, sometimes it is said, without further “ado”. Then there’s a homonym of “do”, which would be “dew”, such as you find on the grass in the early morning. Dew seems a more proper spelling, because there is no doubt about its pronunciation. If you only see the word “Do”, maybe it could be pronounced the same as “Dough”. Actually it is, in some situations, such as “Do Re Me Fa So La Ti Do”, or “Do Si Do”, in musical scales and for square dancing. Yes, I know my mind does some strange wanderings. Doesn’t everybody’s? If “Do” is given the long-A sound, then we might want to consider the homonyms, “dough”, which could be bread or pastry, or even money, and “doe”, a deer, a female deer. How many ways are there to use the simple word “Roll”? It can describe an action of a person or an object, such as when someone rolls down a hill, or vehicle wheels rolling. There’s also a “roll of the dice”, which could possibly result in you being “on a roll” if you’re winning at a
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game. You can get a roll to eat from a bakery, or from a roll of rolls bought at the store, baked in your oven. If you eat too many rolls, your body may develop a roll that resides in your mid-section. “Roll” also has a homonym, “role” which may be played out on a stage, in a movie, or even in real life. “Season” is another word with multiple uses and meanings. We are now in the autumn, or fall “season”. Firewood that has been cut for some time before being used is said to be “seasoned”. I expect a person could even be “seasoned”, being the result of all his/her life experiences. Certain herbs and spices are used in cooking, to “season” certain foods. I know, this column has been a little silly. I promise to make the next one more serious. I’d like to share some reasons why we should be very grateful for those who deliver the goods we need or desire.
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PUBLIC NOTICES ORIGINAL NOTICE
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY SMALL CLAIM DIVISION ORIGINAL NOTICE Action for money Judgment Case No. SCSC661452 Filed November 19, 2020 Windsor Terrace Apartments Plaintiff vs. Amy Marie Blakeburn Defendant You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as a Defendant in this action, which petition prays for judgment against the Defendant for an amount due Windsor Terrace Apartments plus court costs, interest and statutory attorney fees. UNLESS YOU APPEAR by completing and filing an appearance and answer through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/EFile within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you, judgment shall be rendered against you upon Plaintiff’s claim together with interest and court costs. IF YOU DENY THE CLAIM AND APPEAR by filing an appearance and answer within 20 days after service of the Original Notice upon you, you will then receive electronic notification through the Iowa Electronic Document Management System of the place and time assigned for hearing. McCormick & Associates, P.C. By: Curtis G. McCormick, AT0005112 Attorney for Plaintiff 808 13th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Telephone (515) 279-4400 IF YOU REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN COURT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR DISTRICT ADA COORDINATOR AT 515-286-3754. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED, CALL RELAY IOWA TTY AT 1-800-735-2942. 3t39 Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & 10, 2021
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY Case No. EQCV007120 CITY OF LEON Petitioner, vs. FREDERICK E. MINER, AARON EUGENE MINER, NATHAN MINER, STATE OF IOWA, UNITED STATES TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and UNKNOWN PARTIES. Respondents. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Aaron Eugene Miner General Delivery Des Moines, IA 50313 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the respondent in this action, which petition prays the Court find that the property located at 1104 SW Church Street, Leon, Iowa is abandoned, and enter judgment granting the City title to the property. A copy of the Petition is attached to this Notice. The attorney for the Petitioner is Karla J.
Fultz of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., whose address is 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. The attorney’s phone number is (515) 244-0111; facsimile number (515) 2448935. You must serve a motion or answer on or before November 30, 2021, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Decatur County, at the courthouse in Leon, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942). IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS 3t39 Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & 10, 2021
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HEARING ON DESIGNATION OF THE LEON URBAN RENEWAL AREA, AND ON PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND PROJECT Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on November 15, 2021 at the City Hall, Leon, Iowa, the City Council of the City of Leon, Iowa (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on the question of designating as the Leon Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”), pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, certain real property situated in the City of Leon, Decatur County, State of Iowa, more particularly described as follows: All real property situated within the incorporated limits of the City of Leon, Decatur County, State of Iowa except any such real property situated therein that meets the definition of “agricultural land” pursuant to Iowa Code Section 403.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. The subject matter of the public hearing will also include a proposed urban renewal plan and project for the Urban Renewal Area identified above, pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, a copy of which plan is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The general scope of the proposed urban renewal plan (the “Plan”), as more specifically described therein, includes the following: Eliminating and preventing conditions of blight, increasing the tax base and promoting economic growth in the City by encouraging economic development, constructing necessary public improvements and assisting private enterprise through tax increment financing incentives in the Urban Renewal Area. The initial projects to be undertaken under the Plan will consist of (1)
FOR SALE The City of Leon is taking sealed bids for the following property: 704 NW Church St • Bids must be sealed in an envelope with the property address noted on the envelope. • House must be removed and cleaned up within 6 months. • Property will be eligible for city’s demo grant program. • Bids that specify new home construction will be completed on the lot within a year will take precedence. Sealed bids will be due November 15, 2021 at 4 p.m. and will be opened at the council meeting on November 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The council reserves the right to review and reject any and all bids. Contract requirements must be met or the property will revert back to the City and money paid for the property is forfeited. SUBMIT OFFERS TO:
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using tax increment financing to pay the costs of renovating the Leon Community Center; and (2) providing tax increment financing support to a private developer in connection with the renovation of a mixed-use building to include upper story housing therein. At the hearing any interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of the hearing. Kyle Sheetz City Clerk 1t40 Nov. 3, 2021
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. October 18, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Absent: Ward Graham. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2021, regular session. Motion carried. At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Christensen/Bell to adopt the Resolution approving the first half transfer from Rural Basic Fund to Secondary Roads Fund. Motion carried. DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2021-40 WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund; and WHEREAS, said transfer is in accordance with Section 331.429, Code of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The sum of $334,346.00 is ordered to be transferred from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. Section 2. The Auditor is hereby directed to record this operating transfer and to notify the Treasurer and County Engineer of the same. Motion by Christensen, seconded by Bell to approve Resolution 2021-40 this 18th day of October, 2021. AYES: Dan Christensen Bob Bell NAYES: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor The Board discussed how to proceed with bids for the Public Health building north exterior wall repair. It was determined to re-publish the notice seeking bids and set a new date/ time for considering them. The Board tabled further review of the county employee handbook updates until next week when all three Supervisors are present. The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: Alliant Energy Electricity-LR 424.26 Arctic Glacier Supplies 165.30 Blyzo Bait Bait 232.20 Boswells Guns & Ammo Ammunition 600.00 Centurylink Telephone 20.31 City Of Lamoni
Garbage-Sb 100.00 City Of Leon Water/ Garbage - LR 332.23 Clarke Electric Co-Op. Electricity-LR 951.33 Dollar General Supplies 62.50 Erke, Richard Mileage Iccs Conf 106.00 Galls, An Aramark Company Apparel 166.91 Gilbert True Value Home Center Supplies 29.21 Great Western Bank Supplies 2,500.50 GRM Networks Telephone 110.18 Howrey Construction Trail Payment #1 150,786.74 Leon Golf & Country Club Deposit/Rent 150.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 127.88 Leon Journal-Reporter Ad 65.44 Menards Supplies 121.60 North Lumber & Home Center Inc Supplies 226.68 Olsen, Gene Mileage To Conference 106.00 Parrish, Colter Cabin Refund 220.00 Six Fifteen Graphics Apparel 732.30 Smith, Tyson LR Shower Roof Repair 3,179.64 Snook, Darwin Mileage To Conference 106.00 Southwest Iowa Rec Electricity-SB 308.21 Tharp Lawn Care Mowing Shewmaker 225.00 Treasurer - State Of Iowa Sales Tax 868.00 Tri-County Fire Equipment Fire Ext. Maint 425.00 Watson Auto Parts Glass Cleaner 10.18 Total $163,459.60 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t40 Nov. 3, 2021
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. October 25, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Bob Bell, Ward Graham and Dan Christensen. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2021, regular session. Motion carried. At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve partial payment to Cedar Valley Corp for Project STBG-SWAPC027(79)—FG-27 and STBG-SWAP-C027(80)—FG27. Motion carried. Motion Graham/Christensen to approve partial payment to Norris Quarries for Project FM-C027(88)— 55-27. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve amendment to union contract regarding extra hourly pay for bridge construction and maintenance. Motion carried. Davenport informed the Board that he has hired Shaun Schaff and Nick
CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOW ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: 2003 Advance Advenger Ride On Auto Scrubber Model 2810 – Comes with Brush, Pad Attachments, and Charger - Fair Condition For information or to view contact: Sue Carroll at 641-446-4816 OR sue.carroll@centraldecatur.org Deadline to receive sealed bids is November 12, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Please mark your envelope “Scrubber Bid”. Scrubber is sold “as is”. Bids should be submitted to: Central Decatur School Attn: Business Office 1201 NE Poplar St Leon, IA 50144 The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids at their meeting on November 17, 2021.
Boyce for the Laborer I positions. Schaff will start at $19.83 per hour on November 8, 2021. Boyce will start at $19.83 per hour on November 15, 2021. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the new hires. Motion carried. Sheriff Ben Boswell met with the Board to request approval of sick leave conversion payout for retiring employee Nancy Daiker. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve the conversion upon Daiker’s retirement as provided in the personnel policy. Motion carried. The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Network Svc-Oct 156.00 Access Systems Leasing Copies/ Nov Lease 2,381.18 Agriland FS Inc. Diesel/Gas 9,527.37 Agrivision Equipment Group Parts/Grease 1,834.87 Agrivision Equipment Group Air Filter 5.67 AK Garage Tire Repair 12.00 Alliant Energy Utilities 2,157.95 Alliant Energy Utilities 371.26 Alliant Energy Utilities 234.01 Alliant Energy Electric 30.64 American State Bank Bldg Pymt 671.62 Aramark Uniform Services Cust Supp 68.57 Bethards, Sidney Reimb For Cash Exp-Hotel 141.12 C.J. Cooper & Associates Inc. Qtr 3 Randoms 105.00 Capital One Trade Credit Air Compressor 2,799.99 Capital Sanitary Supply Cust Supp 294.20 Carquest Parts 494.00 Cedar Valley Corp Storm Intakes -Sidewalks 3,400.00 Central Iowa Detention
Detention Svcs 3,080.00 Centurylink Telephone 55.00 Christensen, Dan Mileage Sept/Oct 363.00 Clarke Electric Co-Op. Electric 103.49 Contractor Solutions Parts/Level 104.71 Cook, Erica Reimb-Ofc Supp 23.53 Decatur County Hospital Random Drug Screen 78.00 Des Moines Stamp Mfg Notary Stamp 32.90 Dollar General Cust Supp/ Food/Provns 57.90 Echo Group Inc Generator Maint 1,400.00 Echo Group Inc Generator Maint-Cths 300.00 Electronic Engineering New Radio And Installation 1,872.36 Electronic Engineering Asset Tracking Sftwr Rnwl 1,648.00 Erke, Richard Conf Meals Reimb 17.66 Gabe’s Gun Shop Llc Equipment 3,592.00 Galls, An Aramark Co Equipment 1,782.85 Gilbert True Value Supplies/Hrdwr 90.43 Gilbert True Value Cust Supp 19.56 Great Western Bank Postage,Supplies, Parts 476.74 Greg’s Auto Service Labor For Repair 50.00 Housby Mack Inc. Truck Parts 532.78 Hy-Vee Food/ Provisions 1,809.43 Hy-Vee - West Des Moines Supplies 212.58 Ideal Ready Mix Co. Tube Repair 873.00 Iowa D.O.T. Grader Blades 6,346.80 Iowa Law Enfrcmt Academy
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
PUBLIC NOTICES Seeding 314.00 Streichers Inc Safety Supplies 819.99 Streichers Inc (continued from Safety Supplies 819.99 Truck Center Companies page 10) Truck Parts 41.04 Training 175.00 Vander Haag’s Inc. Iowa Prison Industries Truck Parts 161.00 Signs 802.50 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Keith Romp, Central Ia Trng Contract Balance Training Svcs 1,100.00 Due 16,466.40 Leon Hardware & Appl Watson Auto Parts Paint/Supp 194.94 Parts 1,559.20 Leon Hardware & Appl Watson Auto Parts Shop Supplies 26.46 Air Filter 8.29 Leon Hardware & Appl Written Word Llc Cust Supp 12.45 Ntc Of 11/2/21 Leon Recyc & Auto Parts Election 265.00 Wheel 125.00 Written Word Llc Leon Service Equal’n Ntc 82.50 Fuel 20.02 Ziegler Inc. Marion County Public Health Repair Parts/ Tobacco Ed 2,466.18 Labor 21,283.62 MFA Agri Services Total $114,267.47 Herbicide 25.38 The following claims apMFA Oil Company proved by the Conservation Mv Fuel 61.95 Board were paid: Mid America Recycling Carpenter, Ryan Recycling-Sept 208.31 Cancel’n Midwest Wheel Companies Refund 192.50 Truck Parts 158.12 S.I.R.W.A Parsons, Tracey Water-LR/SB 42.10 Painting Ofcs 475.00 Total $234.60 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc The following claims Tires 2,460.00 were paid by the WRD LandPowerplan fill, Decatur County, Fiscal Filters/Parts 381.76 Agent: Quill Corporation Evora Consulting Ofc Supp 112.28 Ann Svcs/ Quill Corporation Regltry Assist 3,062.00 Supplies 100.26 Pearce, David Ringgold County Sheriff Paperworker 352.50 Inmate Schildberg Construction Co Housing 1,750.00 Rock 1,812.38 Schaff, Samantha S.I.R.W.A Reimb-Fall Water 34.50 Sch Exps 120.14 Total $5,261.38 Schildberg Construction Co With no further business Shoulder to come before the Board, Rock 10,653.05 the meeting was adjourned Sign-Up Ltd at 4:30 p.m. Resident Marker SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Signs 664.47 Board of Supervisors Slade-O’Donnell Funeral ATTEST: Home Stephanie R. Daughton County Burial 745.00 Decatur County Auditor Smith Feeder Supply Inc. 1t40 Nov. 3, 2021 Welding Gas/
DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Michelle Lucille Love, petitioner, vs. Michael S. Eygabroad, respondent. Decree Granted.
MAGISTRATE
Shaudee Tiara, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $450.09. John Edward Gunter, Osceola, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $106.75. Lorie Ann Howe, New Virginia, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $122.76. Estrella Yidiq Reyes Calderon, Topeka, KS, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $227.50. Lacie Faustine Stromwall, Centerville, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $172.36. Michael Lee Vangenderen, Newton, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Tyrese Dupri McSwain, Grandview, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total
$267.75. Tyler Reid Mather, Olathe, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Jessica Cherilyn R. Wegner, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Mark Fitzgerald Mills, Waukee, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Zachary Levi Grubb, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Zachary Dallas Peachey, Decatur, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Zachary Dallas Peachey, Decatur, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $233.25. Zachary Dallas Peachey, Decatur, IA, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Total $210.25. Adam Marshall Bates, Tulsa, OK, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Kari Lynn Byrd, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Ann Lux McLiney, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Bayli Jaron Norris (continued on page 12)
CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOW ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES: 2004 Thomas Freightliner Bus, 65 Passenger, Auto Transmission, CAT Engine, Hydraulic Brakes, 150,787 Miles 2005 Thomas Freightliner Bus, 42 Passenger, Handicap Bus, Auto Transmission, Mercedes Engine, Hydraulic Brakes, 143,582 Miles For information or to view the vehicles contact: Brian Broich at 641-446-6565. Deadline to receive sealed bids is November 12, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Please mark your envelope “Vehicle Bid”. Vehicles are sold “as is”. Bids should be submitted to: Central Decatur School Attn: Business Office 1201 NE Poplar St Leon, IA 50144 The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids at their meeting on November 17, 2021.
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The following are Iowa patrons of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks who have unclaimed capital credit disbursements made in the year of 2017. Unclaimed capital credit disbursements made to Iowa patrons will be forfeited to the Corporation unless the listed patron files a claim for the disbursement within 6 months of this notice. Claims should be made to Grand River Mutual Telephone Corp. d/b/a GRM Networks 1001 Kentucky St, Princeton, MO 64673 or call 660-748-2320. Adams, Bryant Or Peggy
Davis, Rick
Aegis Business Computer Systems Davis, Robert
Hu, Lifan
Mongar, Richard Brent & Carla B
Short, Mrs Wayne
Hudson, Russell
Montiel, Sergio
Sibbit, Robert Siefkas, Bobbi Jo
Ahuna, Nathan K
Davis, Roger L.
Hughes, Travis
Mook, Michael David
Allison, Clyde E
Davis, Steve
Hulett, Kristi
Moon, Anna
Simmerman, Robert H & Charlene
Allison, Wayne
Day, Irma M.
Hull, Julie
Moon, Anna M.
Skinner, David H.
Allshouse, Kent J.
De Tray, George E
Hullinger Appraisals
Moore, Eva
Skinner, Nancy Lee
Allsup, Sandra
Deemer, Lori
Hunt, Lindy S
Moore, Jan K
Sligh, Aaron Sloan, Randy
Andersen, Chris L & Kay W
Deets, Pam
Hunt, William T
Moore, Lewis E.
Anderson, Barbara
Dejarnett, Leonard M
Hunter, Suzanne
Moore, Noel D
Smith, David M
Anderson, Bert
Dennis, Nate
Husted, Wanda
Morrill, Lawrence
Smith, Fred L Smith, Kris
Anderson, Gary W
Derby Elevator Corp.
Indrika, Rebecca L
Morris, Russell T
Anderson, Joseph M
Derr, Duane
Intarakaroonvej, Sukalaya
Morris, Travis
Smith, Leonard & Sandra
Anderson, Paul R.
Derrick, Dorsey
Iowa Tourism Division
Mourer, Kirk B.
Smith, Marilyn J
Anderson, Phyllis E.
Devitt, Mary P.
Jackson, Breea
Moutray, Wilma
Smith, Mike E.
Andres, Alejandro
Dial, Tina
Jackson, Jon J.
Mullins, Thomas O
Smith, Rodney &/or Valorie Smith, Roxanna
Anthony, Adam L
Dickey, Karen L
Jackson, Krystal
Murphy, Darla Jean
Arbutina, Susan Joy
Dietrick Jr, Larry
Jaeger, Mike
Musgrove, Angela
Smith, Stuart Wes
Arnold, Bessie M.
Dirksen, David J
Jager, William G
Myers, John R.
Smith, Todd J Smith, William D & Betty M
Arnold, M.J.
Domestic Abuse Helpline
James, Henry T
Mystic Meads & Melomiels LLC
Avey, Ralph
Donald, Tracy And Treasa
James, Tom
Nash, Volney
Smyser, Curt
Babb, Judy
Doty, William N
Jefferies, Mrs Ralph S
Nass, David A.
Snuggs, Brian
Bainbridge, David
Doubleday, Helda
Jennings, Betty L.
Neel, Hubert
Snyder, Gladys L.
Baker, Carla Marie
Doudy, William L
Jennings, Darrell & Patricia
Neely, Ronald
Sobek, John & Debra Sobotka, Mildred
Baker, Maxine
Dowler Sr., James L.
Jennings, Judith
Neer, Dean
Baker, Patricia L.
Drake, Tom
Jennings, Ryan C
Nelson, Donovan J
Sohn, George H. & Marjorie M
Baldwin, Don E.
Droz, C J
Jensen, Dennis & Cindy
Nelson, Patricia J
Southern Iowa Fence
Baldwin, Michelle
Dudley, Karen D.
Job Service Work Force Center
Nemecek, J
Spectrum Mach. & Fab.
Balfour, Mark W. & Jo
Duelling, Belinda
Johnson, Bill
Nicholas, Gertrude T.
Spidle, Vince Spieker, Tom & Vicky
Balius, Harry
Duff, Rachel R.
Johnson, Bill & Donna
Nicholson, Joseph M.
Ballard, Matt Eugene
Dunn, Lois
Johnson, Carl R
Nickell, Kenneth
Spivey, Sheryl
Bardwell, Harry K & Patricia
Dwyer, Simon
Johnson, George T
Nickell, Violet
Spurgeon, Helen Spurrier, Kerri A
Barker, Mike
Dyer, Carolyn C
Johnson, Leslie D.
Nickerson, Lavena
Barnes, Michelle
Dyke, Malcolm
Johnson, Lynn
Nixon, Contessa R
Stanley, Torrie
Barnhill, Rick
Dymond, Carol
Johnson, Michael
Noble, Bobby L
Stark, Dennis & Tina
Barrett, William F
Eagles, Mitch & Ava
Johnson, Mike
Noellsch, Paul
Steinbach, Scott
Bartleson, Lyle
Easy Set Hook Co. Inc.
Johnson, Roy W
Noftsger, Wendy Sue
Stevenson, Mary Stewart, Kolleen
Barton, Ernest
Egger, Jackie
Johnston, Dan
Norris, Farold
Bass, Carol A
Elefson, Marianne
Jolly, Ron & Joni
Norris, Matt
Stogdill, Delbert D
Bates, Morris W.
Elkins, Roger
Jones, Adrienne
Northway, Le Roy
Stone, Harold D Stout, Robert R
Bates, Shannon
Elliott, Alfred W
Jones, Brad
Nulph, Louise
Bauer, Glory
Elliott, Floyd E
Jones, Diana
Obermeier, Kathy
Strand, Justin B
Bauer, Matt
Elliott, Ivan C
Jones, John & Jennifer
Ockerman, Lowell
Strausbaugh, Tamara S
Baughman, Sarah
Elsberry, Grace E
Jones, Julie
Oder, Clela M
Street, Wm Nick
Baumgartner, Brian
England, Mildred
Jones, Julie Ann
Oglesbee, Mack & Sue
Stuck, Andrew Suhr, Juanita
Bay, Bryant & Loretta
Erwin, Jennifer
Jones, Mary
Omer, Johnny & Kay
Beardsley, Jeanne
Etheridge, Gale
Judd, Kathy
Omstead, John K
Summy, Amy
Beardsley, Jim & Cyndi
Ewing, Gerald & Sharon
Judd, Miles & Crystal
Osborne, Lyle P.
Sundberg, Keith S
Beavers, Glee
Exline, Carrie L
Juhl, Stephanie
Ostlund, Mary Beth
Surplus, Garland
Becker, Tim & Kay
Fabricpatch
Kastler, Howard
Oyres, Wesley L.
Sutherlin, Lenora L
Beeler, Algaretta Kiefer
Faino, Gene
Keen, Russell M
Paasch, Gene A & Kathy A
Svd Catholic Universities Inc
Bell, James J A
Fairchild, Harley
Keho, Jack
Pacha, Sandra
Swackhamer, John
Benedict, Heather
Falcon Trucking Inc
Keifer, Darrell
Page, Patty
Swan, Nicole
Benjamin, Steve
Farlow, Jeffrey
Keller, Lela M.
Pallwitz, Linda
Takatsuka, Joy A
Bennett, Mary
Farrell, John
Keller, Nora
Parker, Calvin & Tena
Tamerius, Ralph
Bennett, Michael E.
Farrens, Troy L
Kellogg, Phillip E.
Parmer, Blaine
Taylor, Jeremie
Bethel First Baptist Church
Faubion, Russell Or Phyllis
Kelly, Donald
Parmer, Joseph
Taylor, Joshua
Beverly Enterprises
Fegan Sr., John R
Kelsey, Doyle
Parr, Lynn
Terry, John Allen
Billings, Jerry D.
Feldhacker, Francis
Kennedy, Craig D
Parsons, Patricia L.
Terry, Orville W.
Billings, Lela
Fellows, Jennifer
Kenny, Dana D
Parsons, Tena
The Carrot Patch
Bingham, Jeff
Felts, Connie
Kent, John H
Patterson, Charles C
The Hobby Shop
Bird, Chris
Fera, Addam
Kern, James E
Pattie, Mrs Betty Hacke
Thomas, Marcella Anne
Bixler Sr, Gerald & Julia Bixler
Ferguson, Harold
Key, Rodney Ray
Payne, Da Wayne
Thomas, Marti
Blake, Melissa
Field, Karol
Killpack, Kevin
Peck, Sharon
Thomas, Mitchell D.
Blanchard, Jason
Finch, Robert J.
Kinder, Andy
Pethtel, Susan N.
Thompson, Donna L
Blanchard, Mary A
Fiscus, Dan R & Debra I
Kirk, Floyd
Pfaff, Brenda
Thompson, Julie J
Bobinet, Rena
Fleming, Misty
Kirk, Vernon E
Pheffer, Jeff
Thompson, Opal M
Boenisch, Catherine
Flowers, Danny L & Rebecca L
Kistler, Cody
Phelps, Sam
Thompson, Vern And Paul
Boggs, Irene M
Flowers, Tracy
Kitchell, Marianne K
Phillips, James
Thomsen, Arlene M
Boggs, Rickey G
Foley, Bill
Kjjc
Phipps Bros Inc. Automotive Truck Service Thorpe, Robert G
Bohall, Dorothy M.
Fortune, James J.
Knoettgen, Robert
Phipps Garage
Thurman, Robert B
Bond, Frances E.
Foster, Harold L
Koellner, Jane M.
Phipps, Denny
Tighe, Eugene P.
Booth, Lynden L
Foster, Rex
Kofoid, Evan
Pierce Sr, Art & Mary
Tilley, Dennis & Karen
Borror, James & Carmen
Freer, Katrina
Kohlman, Leslie W
Pierson, Curtis
Titus, Anita
Boswell, Joseph & Kimberly
Freiberg, Ken & Margaret
Koll, Rev M L
Pittman, Sean
Toney, Travis
Boswell, Mike
French, Cory
Kome, Greg
Plummer, Richard
Townsend, Karen K.
Boswell, Roy D.
Frost, Julian
Koon, Terry
Polhemus, Kenneth L.
Tracy, James D.
Bowen, W.J.
Fry, Elaine
Kornspan, Mark
Pollock, Bruce And Leslie
Trail, Marda J.
Bowles, Melissa A.
Fuller, Greg
Kuhlman, James Allen
Potter, Suzanne
Trainer, Lucas
Boysen, Katherine
Fulton, Donna
Kuster, Rebecca
Potts, Katherine E
Treanor, Steven
Braby, Betty
Funk, Chas
La Marche, Charles & Margaret
Powders, Sheryl R
Tripkosh, Steve
Brammer, Taylor S
Fuqua, Rick
Lager, Don
Pratt, Jim & Marilyn
Troncin, Gemela
Brandt, Terry L.
Garber, Ann R
Lamoni Podiatric Clinic
Price II, Richard D. & Darcie
Trust, Leroy
Brazelton Sr, Robert E & Juanita L Gardner, Marvin L. & Cheryl
Lamphiear, Harold B.
Price, Milton
Tubbs, Vera M.
Brierly, Charles D
Garland, Gery & Brenda
Langille, Jerry
Propps, Mrs Clarence
Turnbull, Homer L.
Bright, Rex A
Garland, Stacia
Lantz, Tony J
Puckett, Kyle
Ulrich, Annette L.
Brock, Brian C
Garner, James L. &/or Michelle M. Lara, Lyla
Pyle, Kristie J
Umphress, Darrell W. Vairo, John R.
Brose, J.K.
Garrett, Iolita
Larsen II, Peter Kund
Quade, J. P. & B. A.
Brown, Aaron
Garrison, Doug
Larson, Frank R.
Quayle, Glenda
Van Dyke, Donna
Brown, Connie
Gaskins, Lezlie M.
Lathrum, C E
Quick, John & Suzanne
Van Winkle, Judy
Brown, Glee
Gerald, James
Laurrell, Paul R.
Quick, Suzanne
Vande Kamp, Troy
Brown, Homer
Gilbert, Kenneth
Law, Steven & Eva
Rathbun Area Mental Health Center
Vanderflute, Dennis Vanderpool, Walter
Bunch, Amy
Gillespie, Johnny L.
Leaks, Kim
Reames, Dorthy M.
Burdess, Loretta
Gillespie, Mrs Elfrieda L
Lehnert, Scott
Rector, James
Vasey, Brad
Burdette, Winifred
Gilmore, F T
Leonard, Linda Sue
Reece, Mike
Vaughn, Pamala M
Burton, Terry
Glenn, Vernon
Lerma, Kathy
Reed, James
Vredenburg, Colby
Butcher, Claudie W.
Goben, Mark
Levis, Carrie & Mike
Reed, Raymond W
Wade, Craig E. Wagner, Elvin
C & J Leasing Inc
Godaycal, Gary Gustavo
Lewis, Jodi L.
Reed, Russell G
Calahan, John
Goehner, David L
Lewis, R Ted
Reynard, J E
Wallace, Tim
Call Paul Heating & Cooling
Gordon, Jumar
Lien, Paul & Angela
Reynolds, Ruth E.
Wallace, Vickie
Callsen, George
Gould, Angela B
Lindquist, Suzanne
Rhodes, Breann
Wanless, Mindy
Camden, Helen M
Gowdy, Kevan
Lippold, Lucile M
Rhodes, Fred
Ward, Peggy
Campbell, C. Deanna
Graham, Billy B
Loew, R A
Rice, Carolyn S
Ward, Tom And Karen
Campbell, Carla & Kevin
Graham, Everett R.
Long, Cara L
Richardson, Rachel
Ware, L. Leroy
Cannon, Levi
Graham, Ronald
Long, Sherry
Richie, Gordon & Karen
Warren, Junior
Carmona Sr, Ralph D
Gray, Danny E
Losie, Renee K.
Rickert, Roy
Weaver, Pat
Carpenter, Jon E.
Gray, Paul G
Lovell, Mary J
Riggs Jr, Darrell
Webb, Barb
Carr, Andrea B.
Greenlee, Michael Steven
Loyd, Shannon D.
Rinehart, Pansy
Webb, Charles
Castillo, James
Grice, Jonathan
Loyd, Shannon D & Rachel
Rivers, Donald R.
Webb, Robin
Cats Pause & Doggie Daydreams
Griffin, Neil
Lucas, Ira Hayes
Rivers, Jim
Webster, Mary
Cavanagh, Claudia M.
Grim, Donald & Alberta
Lundquist, C Ray
Roan, Mike
Webster, Mike & Sherie
Cena, Vanessa
Grimit, Beverly
Lyons, Ali & Adam
Roberts, Daniel J
Weese, Jackie
Chandler, Sherman L.
Grooms, Rick & Julie
Maas, Dennis D
Roberts, Julius
Weigart, Donna
Chao, Jackson
Grove Sr, Paul S
Maas, Ruth
Roberts, Kristianna K.
Welch, Francis
Chapman, John H. & Angela
Gu, Yufeng
Magee, Pauline
Roberts, Kurt T
Wells, Annie
Chapman, Tim & Shelley
Guillen, Sebastian
Maggart, Keith
Robinson, Jack
Wells, Christopher
Chatburn, Arline C.
Hagan, Jerry D
Maher, Karmin
Rocco, Dorsey
Wells, Katrecia
Chen, Doris
Hagen, Pam
Maher, Michael J. &/or Debbie
Rodriguez, Antonio
Welton, Kenneth B.
Chirinos, Cecilia E.
Hainline, Cheryl
Main, Donna
Rogers, David C.
Wente, John F.
Christensen, Dale E
Hair On The Square
Malone, John & Margaret
Rohner, Jenny S
West, Phyllis
Chryst, W O
Hale, Susan L.
Malone, John E
Rokes, David A.
West, Shelley West, T. O.
Chumbley, David & Sherry
Halferty, Ralph J
Malson, Cindy
Rook, Ila M
Clair, Maudie M
Halferty, Sherry
Mandery, Kathleen
Ross, Earl
Weston, Ted F
Clark Limestone Company
Hall, James D.
Mann, Al
Rouse, Doug
Wheeler, Michael E
Clark, Carol
Hancox, Paul
Marcusson, Tammy J.
Rowley, Thomas E.
Whirrett, Scott & Lisa
Clark, Diana
Hanscom, Michael
Marler, Jeanny
Ruby, Virginia
White III, Lester
Clark, Don
Hanson, Amie
Marlow, Judy
Rucker, Deanna
White, Ira D
Clark, Frances M.
Hanson, Gregg
Marsh, Tesha
Rudy, Deloris
White, Jeff
Clark, Jocelyn M & Valerie
Hardee, Jennifer S.
Martin, Donna R.
Runyon, Kenton & Gayle
White, Kenneth A
Clark, Sandra L.
Hardy Jr, John W
Martin, Ronald L
Russell, Betty
White, Patricia
Clarke, Jody
Hardy, Jayne L
Martin, Timothy K
Ruth, Laura S.
Clarke, Jody And Mary
Hardy, Jill
Martinson, Molly A
Ruth, Terry
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Clark Limestone Company
Hall, James D.
Mann, Al
Rouse, Doug
Clark, Carol
Hancox, Paul
Marcusson, Tammy J.
Rowley, Thomas E.
Whirrett, Scott & Lisa
Hanscom, Michael
Marler, Jeanny
Ruby, Virginia
White III, Lester
Marlow, Judy
Rucker, Deanna
White, Ira D
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Decatur County Sheriff's Report
Oct. 16 - 30, 2021 NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 10/16: The SO, Leon PD, Lamoni PD, and EMS responded to a personal injury accident at 220th St. on Highway 69, semi vs. motorcycle. Lamoni PD investigated a hit and run at Graceland University. The SO and Leon PD responded to a domestic in Decatur. The SO arrested Robert M. Jones of Osceola on a probation violation. He was booked into jail and held. The SO responded to a cow complaint in Long Creek Township. The SO and Leon PD responded to a car vs. deer on I-35. The SO booked in Joe Short of Leon to serve time on a previous charge. 10/17: Lamoni PD responded to a loud party on S. Ferguson St. Lamoni PD responded to a subject trying to break into a car on S. Cherry St. The SO responded to a truck vs. horse on Highway 2. The SO, Lamoni PD, ISP, Leon Rescue and DCH responded to a car vs. truck on Highway 2. The SO investigated a stolen UTV in Hamilton Township. ISP arrested Jared Stansbury of Ankeny for driving while barred. Leon FD and Leon PD were called to Main St. Apartments for a gas leak. Everyone was evacuated. 10/18: Lamoni FD, DCH, Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a house fire at 218 W 9th St. in Lamoni. 10/19: Lamoni PD and the SO responded to 3 horses on Highway 69 by Kum and Go in Lamoni. The SO responded to a truck vs. deer on Highway 69 near 150th St. The SO responded to a suspicious vehicle on Bluegrass Road. Leon PD picked up a dog in the 800 block of NW School. The SO, Leon PD, Leon Rescue, Garden Grove EMS, and DCH responded to a personal injury accident in Garden Grove
Township. 10/20: Lamoni PD responded to an ongoing animal disturbance on W 10th in Lamoni. 10/21: The SO investigated a break-in near Center Township. The SO responded to a dump truck vs. 2 cows near the state line. Leon PD responded to a careless driving incident on SW Church St. 10/22: The SO responded to a car vs. deer on Highway 69. The Van Wert FD responded to a combine fire near Van Wert. The SO and Leon PD responded to a reported minivan roll over on Highway 69. The SO responded to a trespass incident in Morgan Township. Leon PD responded to a dog bite in the 200 block of NW Church. 10/23: The SO, Leon FD, Garden Grove FD and DCH responded to a structure fire on Highway 2 near High Point. The SO arrested Bradley Phelps of Grand River for multiple warrants and he was placed in jail. 10/26: Lamoni PD responded to a break in along with property damage at Zoomers in Lamoni. The SO assisted the USDA with the removal of several dogs form multiple properties on an ongoing
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case. The SO investigated the theft of a trail camera in the Pleasanton area. Leon PD delivered a death notification to a resident in Leon. 10/27: The SO and Lamoni PD responded to a SUV vs. deer on I-35.
Four Bids Received for Hospital Addition The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met September 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Members present were: Denise Elefson, Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, and Rebekah Mendenhall. Others present: Mike Johnston (CEO), Jo Beth Smith (CHRO), Shannon Erb (Director of Marketing and Business Development), Dr. Ed Wehling (Chief of the Medical Staff), Dr. Erika Brown (CMO), and Mike Trachta (VP – MercyOne). Denise Elefson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The agenda was approved as presented. Linda Chastain discussed a patient issue. The following Consent Agenda was approved: (1) Regular Meeting Minutes August 2021 (2) August 2021 Accounts Payable (AP): $1,123,121.00. (3) August 2021 Payroll: $511,734.00 (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs August 2021: $63,458.00. Denise Elefson opened the public hearing as to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the operating room and outpatient clinic expansion project at approximately 5:36pm. Proper notice of the
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hearing as required by state law was published in the Leon JournalReporter on September 15, 2021. No members of the public were present at the hearing and no verbal or written comments by the public were received from any of the Board members. The public hearing closed at approximately 5:50pm. Dr. Wehling provided the Medical Staff update to the Board of Trustees. He highlighted several issues of late in the transfer of critical patients to tertiary care centers. Many of the larger hospital facilities in Des Moines such as MercyOne, Unity Point, and others are experiencing severe bed shortages due, among other factors, to staff shortages and higher than usual volume of both COVID and non-COVID patients. The resulting issue is prolonged wait times for critical patient transfer and, in some cases, the outright inability of a facility to receive such a patient. Dr. Wehling also updated the Board on progress in proceduralbased training for clinical staff and providers at Decatur County Hospital. Mike Trachta presented the MercyOne Report. Mike Johnston presented the CEO Update as follows: Sealed bids for the construction of the
proposed Operating Room and Outpatient Clinic Expansion project were opened just after 2:00pm on September 29, 2021. Representatives of the contractors were present both on-site and virtually to witness the opening as was Todd Wehr from Shive-Hattery (architect). Four (4) general contractors bid the project as follows: $3,900,000 – ATO Builders; $4,325,000 – Graphite Construction ; $4,815,000 – Carl A Nelson Construction; and $6,488,930 – Boyd Construction. The Board of Trustees was also reminded of state regulations governing public construction projects as follows: Within 30 days of the date of the bid opening, Public Entity may, by resolution, award the contract for the public improvement to the lowest responsive, responsible bid, or, reject all bids received and fix a new date for receiving the bids. Responsive: Bidder has bid according to the specifications without any conditions, qualifications, or exclusions and in compliance with the bid form and other documents. Responsible: Bidder has the capacity, not only financially, but also the skills, manpower, and performance ability to complete the project as specified. ATO Builders was determined to be the lowest bidder based on the dollar amount of their submitted bid. As they had successfully completed and submitted all required specifications, bid form, and other required documents, ATO had met the definition of a "Responsive" bidder as well. As the Board has thirty (30) days from the bid opening in which to make a determination, Mike Johnston recommended to the Board that two (2) weeks be taken for a proper due diligence investigation to be conducted into ATO Builders for a determination as to whether or not they met the definition of a "Responsible" bidder. The Board of Trustees agreed with this recommendation and instructed the CEO to take the necessary steps to complete due diligence in this matter. ACTION ITEMS: R e s o l u t i o n Adopting Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contract and (continued on page 14)
I want to remind everyone that they will be getting an extra hour of sleep (so to speak) starting this Sunday when Daylight Savings ends. Be sure to turn those clocks back one hour before drifting off to sleep. oOo I hope everyone got out and did their part by casting a vote in the election. We will see how it all shakes out. Sure was a lot of interest in both the city government and school. oOo I didn’t see as many little ghosts and goblins out begging for candy this Halloween as I have in the past. It sure was a perfect evening to be out. Even the Lions Club Costume Contest did not have the participants. I was able to accompany Mary, Macson and grandson Alex around to a few stops Saturday night. I think Alex enjoyed himself as he was dressed as one of the Paw Patrol characters and even had a small cop car to make his rounds in. I’m not sure who liked the candy more, him or his Uncle Mac. oOo It is hard to believe we have stepped into
the month of November already. There were some reports of one or two snowflakes flying in the air near the Lamoni area. You know me. I say bring it on. Christmas is just a stone’s throw away. I do fear that many retailers won’t be able to keep or get items for their shelves, for the Christmas season, thanks to the breakdown in the supply chain. I feel for all of the merchants at this time of year. I’m seeing it too. I can’t order certain paper and other printing supplies. If I can find it, it is several weeks out in being shipped and prices continue to increase. Kinda feels like we are staring down the barrel of a repeat of the Great Depression in some ways. We all just have to hope for the best and be as positive as we can. oOo I will be sneaking off this weekend for a little hunting trip. No it's not to the mountains of Colorado, but someplace a little warmer. It will be a quick trip, but should be an experience. I'll let you all know how it went when I get back. With that, I will be leaving the office in the able hands of Tonya and mom. Please have all copy and ad material into the office by Thursday afternoon. Thanks in advance for the help. Until the next time... So Long!
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Estimated Costs for the Proposed Operating Room and Outpatient Clinic Expansion Project. Based on the aforementioned recommendation, this item was tabled until completion of the due diligence investigation. R e s o l u t i o n Awarding the Construction Contract for the Operating Room and Outpatient Clinic Expansion Project. Based on the aforementioned recommendation, this item was tabled until completion of the due diligence investigation. Resolution to Set Pictured l-r – Kyle Page, Alex Beerbower, Vivian Porter, Micah Gilliland, Delilah Gilliland, Public Hearing Date Jocelyn Porter and Kelley Page. on New Debt for the Operating Room and Outpatient Clinic Expansion Project. By resolution, the Board set October 13, 2021 at 1:00pm as the date and time for the hearing required by state law. The Chief Executive Officer was instructed to ensure that public notice of the meeting was published in accordance with the requirements of state law. The resolution carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously for approval of Revised Organizational Chart. November 2021 Board Meeting. It was noted that under the regular schedule of Board meetings, the November Pictured l-r – Kyla White, Emma Rheuport, Daniel Murphy, Macson Lindsey, Josie Stoner and 2021 meeting would fall Betty Stoner. on November 24, 2021 which is the day before Thanksgiving. Motion made to move the regit. I think I had every Leon Chamber ular November meetfeeling possible during of the Board to ing those two hours, Meeting Nov. 4 Leon Chamber December 01, 2021 and scared, frustrated, of Commerce will that this should be the (continued from page 1) "Mary, are you all right?" nerve wracking, stupid last regular meeting of hold a regular meetThat was it, I knew then then smart, furious and the Board of Trustees ing at 7:30 a.m. on hung up on Elena and that it was all a scam!!!! now I'm just plain mad for calendar year (CY) Thursday, November 4, the banker. He informed me he had that people can get 2021. Only a few min- just put a freeze on my away with this all day at the Decatur County Emergency Repair Hospital. utes passed and I'm accounts! every day. Undertaken Since Last sitting here feeling like Since that time, I While this is going I've been through a on, your mind is trying have had to have my storm, wreck or struck to sort it out. I can't computer wiped clean, by lightning when the just let them have my all my accounts closed phone rings and it's my money, but on the oth- and re-opened, my banker. The first words er hand they are trying direct bill payments out of his mouth were, to help me, and I'll lose changed, and I've been working at it for two weeks and still things pop up every day. The computer repair man informed me that the camera and audio on my computer were both locked on, so they were indeed watching and listening to me. For how long, I'll never know. I have since contacted the Iowa Attorney General office and they offered to send an investigator (former Alco Building) down to help me put together an information meeting to try to prevent anyone else from going through this. The banker has been more than helpful and I've even told his boss that he needs a raise. Without him, my Re-open Monday, November 8 money would probably be gone! at New Location
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Board Meeting: The direct expansion (DX) unit on Air Handler Two (2) lost both of its compressors apparently due to a power surge and/ or short circuit. This unit provides supplemental cooling and humidity control to the operating room allowing the facility to maintain proper levels without having to start the larger air handler and chillers for one room. Better cooling and humidity control to maintain our required compliance levels is thus provided within the space and in a manner that is much more cost effective when this unit is functional. The cost of the repair was $12,040.00. The Board Chairperson was contacted via email on August 30, 2021 and authorization received for this repair to be completed. The unit has since been fixed and is functioning properly. Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Position: Melanie Hamaker has been named the interim CNO effective this week. Recruitment activities to permanently fill the open position are ongoing. Mark Mattes will remain a contract employee with Decatur County Hospital – working predominantly remotely with some onsite visits each month – to complete the Chest Pain Accreditation Project, continue quality assurance/ performance improvement (QAPI) activities, coordinate staff educational efforts, and additional duties. CARES Act Funds Verification Submission: The hospital will meet the September 30, 2021 deadline for submission of the required information. (DCH Minutes continued in next week's issue)