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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016

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VOLUME 85 - NUMBER 39

Kofoid is 2nd Runner-Up in Miss Iowa USA Pageant The 2017 MISS IOWA USA and MISS IOWA TEEN USA Pageants took place Sunday, October 9 at the Newton Senior High School Auditorium in Newton, Iowa. Morgan Kofoid of Leon was selected as the 2nd runner-up.

A capacity crowd filled the auditorium on Sunday evening for the pageant finals, where the panel of judges selected Kelsey Weier of Des Moines as MISS IOWA USA 2017 and Carley Arnold of Chariton as MISS IOWA TEEN USA 2017.

Both titleholders will ad-

vance and compete next year at the MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA national pageants.

History for Iowa representation, the MISS IOWA USA 1956 Carol Morris was crowned MISS USA and MISS UNIVERSE and MISS IOWA TEEN 1992 Jamie Solinger was crowned MISS TEEN USA. Kofoid, the daughter of Shon and Jessica Kofoid and Bill and Jodi Wharff is a 2015 Central Decatur graduate and a currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa. Kofoid was

also crowned the MISS IOWA TEEN USA 2013.

The competition, which is held annually, consists of three proportional segments: evening gown, swimwear and interview.

Eligible young women must be between the ages of 14 and 26 and be unmarried residents of Iowa in order to compete in the pageant.

The winners as well as the runners-up receive thousands of dollars in prizes and awards.

Martin is New Decatur County Treasurer The Decatur County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Wednesday morning, October 19, for the purpose of appointing a Decatur County Treasurer following the resignation of Treasurer Beth Andrew on Monday, October 10. The Board, pursuant to Iowa Code 69.14A, appointed Kathy Martin as the new Decatur County Treasurer. Above, County Attorney Lisa Jeanes, left, administered the oath of office to Martin. Martin has been a Deputy Treasurer for a number of years.

GWB Open House for Marcia McAlpin Great Western Bank in Leon is honoring Marcia McAlpin with a retirement party on Monday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Local Area Happenings Ms. Morgan Kofoid (far right) was one of the top 5 finalists in the MISS IOWA USA pageant held October 9 in Newton. Pictured left to right are: 1st Runner-Up Savannah Necker; MISS IOWA USA 2017 Kelsey Weier; 4th Runner-Up Lindsay Trappen; 3rd Runner-Up Jenny Valliere; and 2nd Runner-Up Morgan Kofoid. (contributed photo)

Central Trail FFA Member Awarded American FFA Degree Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. Hanna Mendenhall, member of the Central Trail FFA Chapter, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 2016 National FFA Convention & Expo, October 19 - 22 in Indianapolis, IN. “FFA is not just a high school organization,” stated Ms. Rosa

Sondag, Central Trail FFA Advisor. “Members maintain their involvement until they are 21 years of age. Doing this gives them opportunities to continue exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair, apply for FFA scholarships, and obtain the highest degree in the FFA, the American FFA Degree.”

To be eligible for the American Degree, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $7,500.00 in their supervised agricultural experience (SAE) Project, in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and

civic involvement, as well as show involvement in the FFA on all levels.

The CENTRAL TRAIL FFA is honored to have Hanna Mendenhall represent the local chapter at the National FFA Convention and receive her American FFA Degree.

Each of the 3780 recipients of the American FFA Degree received a gold American FFA Degree key and a certificate after being recognized on stage at the National Convention. Of these recipients, 131 were from Iowa.

Mendenhall’s SAE project was working on the Mendenhall Farms. She is currently a sophomore at Iowa State University in Ames, majoring in agriculture business.

Lord’s Portion Supper and Auction

The Davis City United Methodist Church is sponsoring their annual Lord’s portion supper and auction on Saturday, October 29, serving from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. with the auction at 6:30 p.m.

Leon Lions Halloween Contest

The Leon Lions Club is sponsoring their annual Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the fire station beginning at 6:00 p.m. Contest is for children through 6th grade.

Westview Acres Trick or Treating

Westview Acres in Leon is hosting a trick or treat event on Monday, October 31 from 5:00 7:00 p.m.

Veteran Appreciation Luncheon

Beggar’s Night Around the Area

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Public Test of Voting Equipment

The public test of Decatur County’s voting equipment will be held on Saturday, October 29, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Auditor’s Office at the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144.

A predetermined number of ballots and votes (for every candidate) will be processed through each unit, followed

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6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

by a check for accuracy of the unit’s tabulating system.

Immediately after this test, each unit will be set for the November 8, 2016, General Election, and just before the polls are opened for voting, precinct officials will generate a “zero” report (showing no votes) from each unit, which will be in public view at the polling place.

For more information about the General Election, please visit the county’s website: www. decaturcountyiowa.org.

Kofoid Hired as City Police Officer

If you are a Veteran, plan on attending the annual Veteran Appreciation Luncheon on Sat., Nov. 5 at the Central Decatur High School commons, hosted by the Decatur County Veterans Affairs Office. Lunch is to begin at noon with a short program to follow which will include the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration.

RSVP to Samantha Schaff, Decatur County VA Administrator, 641-446-7494, 877-7911114 or decctyva@grm.net.

DCH Provides Info Meeting on Vascular Issues

Decatur County Hospital invites you to join them with Dr. Edwin Wehling, for a free information meeting about treatment options for arterial, venous and vascular disease on Wed., Nov. 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the DCH Cafeteria.

Leon Craft and Vendor Shows Central Trail FFA member Hanna Mendenhall, center, received her American FFA Degree, the highest honor achievable in the FFA organization. Hanna is pictured with her parents, Sam and Jane Mendenhall of rural Leon. Mendenhall received her award during the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, IN, October 19-22.

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Leon Southern Iowa Crafts and More Festival on Sat., Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Central Decatur High School and downtown Leon.

Leon Police Chief Jason Weir welcomes newly hired officer Blake Kofoid to the force.

Blake Kofoid has been hired as a police officer with the City of Leon. Kofoid received her oath of office, from City Administrator Denise Simmons Monday morning and officially began her duties Tuesday, October 25. She joins Chief Jason Weir and Officer Dan Cox on the force. Kofoid is a 2009 graduate of Central Decatur and was enlisted in the Marines Corps from 2009-2013. In 2012 she completed a 7 month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Her military status is now Ready Reserve. Kofoid will attend the Iowa Police Academy in August 2017 for further training.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

DEATH NOTICE

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MARSHALL, Wilma Carol, 98, of Leon, Iowa, died on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Leon. A Celebration of a Life Remembered will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on November 19 at the Community Center in Leon, Iowa.

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WILLIAM ERNEST SCOTT William “Bill” Ernest Scott was born on October 23, 1945, in Leon, Iowa to Walter E. and Irene G. (Deemer) Scott. He graduated from Leon High School in 1963, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for three and one half years. Upon arriving home, he bought his union card and took up residence in Des Moines, Iowa. He proudly continued his entire working career as a union sheet metal worker for Waldinger’s until his retirement. He returned to Leon after retirement and bought a small farm south of Decatur, Iowa. After realizing that he missed the hustle and bustle of the big city, he returned to Des Moines.

Bill loved anything with a motor, especially cars. In earlier years, he enjoyed rebuilding and working on the cars, but later, he just enjoyed driving them. Over the years he had a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner, 1969 Dodge Dart, and a 1969 yellow Plymouth Satellite that he drove while living in Decatur County. His last project car was a 1956 Ford Fairlane.

Bill enjoyed fishing and

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took his family to southern Missouri for trout fishing. He loved his family and was the best dad. The kids have many great memories of all the laughter from Bill and his stories. He also loved his dogs, from the first Buddy to the current faithful beagle, Tiki.

In January of 2013, Bill suffered a stroke. The doctors were amazed he was still able to walk. In February 2013, he moved to Palmer, Alaska to be closer to his son.

Bill succumbed to heart failure on October 7, 2016, in Alaska. He passed away peacefully at his son’s home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Blye Evans and husband, Carl, of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Karla Jo Hegna and husband, Jeff, of West Des Moines, Iowa; son, Allen William Scott, fiancé, Danielle, and her children, Kyle and Hailey, all of Palmer, Alaska; grandchildren, Alana Irene Scott and Dayne Charles Scott, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; and nieces, Dana Carleen Lapeyrouse of Des Moines and Kellie Lyn Kozeliski of Norwoodville, Iowa.

lives near Leon with her husband Steve Anderson.

Wilma worked at Clarence Boord’s store and for O’Bryan Brothers, Inc. in Leon. She and husband Donald lived at Rod and Reel Lake west of Leon for many years. They moved to town in 1997. Donald passed away in 1999.

In her later life, she walked several miles a day in and around Leon and “The Walking Lady” was known by everyone.

Wilma was a hard worker all her life whether on the farm or working for others. She was loved by all and no one ever had a nicer, more loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother than Wilma.

She is survived by her children Ross, Carolyn, Sharon and their spouses; grandchildren Jeff and his wife Karen in Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Julie and husband Don Avila in Huntington Beach, California; Bryan and wife Julie in Odessa, Missouri; Erin and husband Dennis Fink with their three sons Cutler, Ethan and Wyatt in Story City, Iowa; Scott Anderson in Ellsworth, Iowa; greatgrandchildren Ryan Marshall, wife Erin and their two children Abram and Myka in St. Joseph, Missouri; and Cassie Provencher and her two children Leland and Robyn.

Annual Fall Burns Benefit Wildlife The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns on select wildlife areas in Ringgold, Union, Decatur, Adair, Adams, Polk and Marion counties between October and December to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, and restore and maintain native plant communities.

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

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

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

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) Burn Schedule • Kellerton WMA: Ringgold County, 7 miles east of Mt. Ayr, just south of State Hwy. 2.

• Ringgold WMA: Ring-

Aerial Spraying Planned To Combat Invasive Plants On Wildlife Areas

WILMA CAROL MARSHALL Wilma Carol Marshall, the daughter of Vern Ross Butler and Inez Ermal (Graves) Butler was born on July 8, 1918 south of Saline in Mercer County, Missouri. She died October 17, 2016 in Leon, Iowa.

She had four brothers, Clifford, Clayton, Kenneth and Ivan plus one sister Hazel.

Wilma married Donald Leland Marshall from Eagleville, Missouri on February 13, 1937.

They lived on farms near Pleasanton and for many years east of Leon.

Four children were born to them, Donald Leland Jr. who died in infancy, William Ross who lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife Shirley, Carolyn Jean who lives in Story City, Iowa with her husband Phil Ross, and Sharon Kay who

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be aerial spraying for bush honeysuckle on the Mount Ayr, Sand Creek, and Dekalb Wildlife Management areas (WMA) in south central Iowa through mid-November. Spraying will occur after most trees have lost their leaves but while the honeysuckle leaves are still green.

Bush honeysuckle is an invasive species that is bad for the native wildlife community and makes hunting difficult.

“There is usually a small window each fall after the native plants have become dormant when we can spray the honeysuckle with glyphosate (Round-up) and kill it without doing damage to the native plants,” said Josh Rusk, wildlife technician with the Iowa DNR’s Grand River Unit. “This appears to be the most cost effective way to reduce this nasty invasive.”

Bow hunters need to be aware of the aerial application to avoid getting sprayed while deer hunting.

“We will put up signs and flyers on windshields a day or two prior to the spraying,” Rusk said. “We will have the pilot

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make a loop over the area to be sprayed as the final warning. It should be safe to return within hours of application.”

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

Join Leon Chamber of Commerce The Leon Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new members.

Even if you are unable to

gold County, 6 miles south of Mt. Ayr on P46, 5 miles east on J55.

• Mt. Ayr WMA: Ringgold County, 2 miles south of Mt. Ayr on Hwy. 169, 2 miles west on J43.

• Fogle Lake WMA: Ringgold County, northwest corner of Diagonal, planning a late summer burn.

• Three Mile Lake WMA: Union County, 2.5 miles west of Afton, 3 miles north on Lark Ave. • Adair WMA: Adair County, about 3 miles west of Fontanelle on State Hwy. 92.

• Meadow Lake WMA: Adair County, about 5 miles north of Greenfield on State Hwy. 25 and ½ mile east on 180th St. • Sand Creek WMA: Ringgold/Decatur Counties, 1.4 miles west of Grand River on J20, 1.5 miles north on 110th Ave. • Dekalb WMA: Decatur County, 5.5 miles east of Grand River on J20, 1/2 mile north on 185th Ave • Lake Icaria: Adams County, 4 mile north of Corning on State Hwy. 148 • Badger Creek WMA: Madison County, 8 miles north of Winterset on Hwy. 169 and 5 miles east on 120th St. attend the monthly meetings, there are many other ways to be involved, individually or as a business. Joining Chamber is a great way to support your community. Your dues and volunteering will help Chamber continue to offer various events throughout the year including: Regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Hospital Conference Room.

To join Chamber, visit www. leonchamber.org and fill out the 2016 Membership Form. For more information, contact Kolton Hewlett, Secretary/Treasurer at 641-344-0624 or info@ leonchamber.org.

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Words cannot begin to express the debt we owe to the people who attended our Fall Fest Dinner/Auction Saturday night, to the wonderful community for their support, help, food, baked goods and auction items.

It is just wonderful to see our community come together and have such a successful night. We heard so many compliments on the food, the young people helping with trays and busing tables, and how polite and helpful everyone was.

It was one of the most diverse auctions we have had with a wide variety of items.

Of course, special thanks to Jim, Curt and Jason for doing the auction. They not only help us raise money, but also offer a fun evening of entertainment and laughs. A special thanks also to Iowa Pork for their wonderful handouts and auction items. Once again the community pulled together for a fantastic night!

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Social News Minnick Performs with Des Moines Symphony

Annalise Minnick recently performed with the Simpson College Chamber Singers, led by Dr. Tim McMillin, at the opening concert for the Des Moines Symphony at the Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Des Moines Symphony, directed by Maestro Joseph Guinto, performed Beethoven’s 9th (Ode to Joy) Symphony.

In the fourth movement of the piece, the Simpson College Chamber Singers performed with the Drake University Choir

and the Des Moines Vocal Arts group. This is Minnick’s first year with the Chamber Singers.

The Simpson College Chamber Singers is Simpson’s flagship curricular choral ensemble.

Its membership is mixed (SATB) and limited to 32 singers. The ensemble sings advanced repertoire from throughout history in all styles and genres, but specializes in a cappella and accompanied

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The Chamber Singers is an ambassador for Simpson College and its music program, singing in numerous churches and schools, and embarking on a national tour biennially.

On November 6th, at 3:00 p.m. in Smith Chapel (Simpon College) in Indianola, Iowa is the fall concert for the ensemble and then the annual Christmas concert called Lessons and Carols will be held on December 11th at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the same location.

Minnick also this month performed in Simpson College Opera’s double bill performances of Venus & Adonis and Dido & Aeneas.

The group is under the direction of Bernard McDonald and has worked tirelessly for the past month and a half to pull these two beautiful Baroque works together.

The opera was accompanied by Baroque period instruments.

This was Minnick’s first solo debut as Shepherdess. Simpson College Opera is one of the very few companies in the nation to have 2-3 full staged opera productions within the academic year.

Annalise Minnick is a Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.

Annalise Minnick is the 20 year old daughter of Tim and Kristi Minnick of Leon.

Decatur County Conservation Board

The Decatur County Conservation Board had a very eventful day Saturday, October 15th. The DCCB held the 1st Annual Run for the Hills 5k, a Sneak Peek Reveal for the Savanna Hills Learning Center, and a pie auction fundraiser.

There was a very good turnout at all three events. The DCCB really appreciates all of the support for the conservation board and the Savanna Hills Learning Center.

Auctioneer for the pie sale was Eli Hostetler. Pie makers included: Rich Erke, Travis Jeanes, Gregg Pattison, Gene Olsen, Phil Metcalf, Kayla Stalder, Corey Lindsey (Sandy Kunze), Peggy Frost, and Randy Hinds.

The DCCB plans to host more fundraisers in the upcoming year to help raise money for the Savanna Hills Learning Center. If you would like to join the Learning Center Fundraising Committee or have any ideas for fundraisers, please contact Kayla Stalder at stalder.decccb@grm.net.

Boy Scout Smith Gives Back to Youth

Clayton Smith, son of Steve and Kim Smith of Leon, presented Little Red Bird preschool with school supplies for a community service project. Clayton is a Life Scout in Leon Boy Scout Troop 102.

He won $7.50 for his entry of a farm scene in a photo contest the Decatur County Farm Bureau sponsored at the 2016 Decatur County Fair. Pictured above are l-r: Clayton Smith along with the Central Decatur Little Red Birds preschool teachers, Miranda Lane-Marvin, Chelsa Green, and Whitney Hanthorn and her daughter Layla. lettuce, Pico de Gallo, green and red peppers, peaches, apple salad, milk.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (October 23, 1996) It Now Occurs To Me by Margaret Lindsey, “Take time to pray. It is the greatest power on Earth.”

O’Bryan Brothers Celebrated 75 years. Members of the O’Bryan family gathered in Leon to observe the 75th anniversary. Family members of the company’s founders present were Faye O’Bryan, Less O’Bryan, David and Heather O’Bryan, CEO Mike O’Bryan, Susan O’Bryan along with Leon Plant Manager JoAnn SlaneyTennant and Harry Dougherty and Loral Hullinger, who were among those instrumental in bringing the company to Leon in 1965.

Leon Mayor Igor Takacs presented Mike O’BRYAN with a plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary.

The Decatur County Oral History Project, a joint venture of the Central Decatur Future Homemakers of America, the Leon Public Library and the Decatur County Sesquicentennial Commission, the Iowa Humanities Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, and numerous volunteers, invited the public to witness the completion of its Sesquicentennial Video Project: “Living in Paradise, A Look at Rural Life in Decatur County.”

Guardian Phone Service Available - Westview Acres Care Center in Leon had the “Guardian Telephone Service” available to senior citizens or disabled persons who were living independently in Leon and surrounding areas. This service allowed an individual to call Westview Acres and let the staff know that they were alright. If the individual did not call by the appointed time, a Westview staff member would call the individual at his/her residence. If they got no answer to repeated calls, a designated person was called and asked to check on the individual.

Governor Terry Branstad, Department of Transportation Director Darrel Rensink and Department of Natural Resources Director Larry Wilson planted an oak tree at the I-35 rest area as part of the dedication ceremony for the new prairie plantings and recreation fa-

cilities.

50 YEARS AGO (October 27, 1966) Peggy Henderson, a 1966 Central Community graduate, was named homecoming queen at Centerville Community College.

More winners at the Decatur Co. Speedway at Decatur were Jerry Hagen, Lonnie Rumley, Arvin Williams and Art Garrett. Nancy Lockwood was the trophy queen.

The LeRoy Harvest Festival, promoted by the LeRoy Presbyterian Church raised $1,243.00 plus donated corn for the church. Some parade winners were Pam Reno, Susan Sponsler, Barb Stripe, Verle Akes and Ken Kemmerer, Greg and Lynn McAlexander, Teresa Sterns, Elizabeth Wineland and Charletta Warren.

The Decatur County Chapter of the American Red Cross received an honor citation for reaching 100 percent of their donor quota for 1965-66. In that period of time, 491 units of blood were given and 395 units of whole blood were used at the Decatur County Hospital.

Members of the Iowa and Missouri Highway Commission met at Jefferson City, MO, and set a tentative date for the completion of I-35 from Osceola through northern Missouri. The date was set for October 1969.

Elementary students from the Central Community 5th and 6th grades attended “The Little Angels” at Graceland College.

They were accompanied by elementary music teacher Berneice Henry.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fulton of Des Moines became the parents of a son. Scott Allen was born October 24 and weighed 8 pounds and 7 ½ ounces. He was welcomed home by 5 year old sister Shelly. Grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Ware Chastain, Mr. and Mrs. Les Fulton and great-grandmother Carrie Redman.

The Decatur County Democratic Central Committee was planning to hold their rally at the Community Hall in Davis City.

Showing at the 2 & 65 Drive-In were “Revenge of Frankenstein” and “Camp on

Blood Island.”

Smith Feeder moved their store to the Depot on South Main Street.

75 YEARS AGO (October 27, 1941) Land is Sinking on Farm North of Leon - Probably a dozen or more spots on the L.B. Jackson farm north of Leon was sinking, some of them three or more feet deep. What the cause might be is a mystery. Many people have been to see this unusual condition.

The newly organized Cub Pack No. 102 received a charter at a meeting that was held in the Civic club rooms in Leon.

Pete Iltis made the presentation.

Granville Thompson was Honored - A special assembly in the school of business in the University of Chicago was held for the purpose of awarding the Lambeda Gamma Phi key to the junior who ranked highest in the school of business. The key was presented to Granville Thompson of Davis City.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson.

Plans were announced by county agent Miller for the 1941 Decatur County corn husking contest, sponsored by the local county Farm Bureau and the Leon Chamber of Commerce. It was held at the Fred Gill farm south of Weldon. The county winner would then be eligible to be in the district contest.

Mrs. Harlin Sires came over from Burlington for a visit with her father, S.E. Benefiel, and other relatives and friends.

Marriage Licenses - Michael H. Fry and Beulah Collins. Eldon York and Ivo Reed, Howard Houdesheldt and Magnolia Darnold and Spencer Akers and Edna Toney.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Badger were the parents of a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Bennett were the parents of a son born October 14. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodard were the parents of a son.

J.C. Campbell of Davis City was a business visitor in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Daniels and their daughter, Mrs. Jim Brown, and husband of Garden Grove were visiting in Leon.

Mrs. Harl Pitman, Mrs. Francis Pearson and Mrs. Louie Pickering went to Des Moines.

100 YEARS AGO (October 26, 1916) Balloons Passed Over Leon - People saw two balloons pass over Leon going in a northeasterly direction. One of the balloons was low enough that two men could be plainly seen in the basket. At one place, the balloon was low enough so that the men could be heard talking.

A balloon race started the previous evening at Muskogee, Okla. and it was supposed that these balloons were in that race.

Victor Ogilvie, son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Ogilvie and Dewey Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Long, had been selected as players with the State College band at Ames.

Book Agents Got Away Two book agents, Mr. Smith and Mr. MacInnis, representing a Kansas City book house, were arrested in this city on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. After a preliminary

hearing, Justice Woodmansee had placed them under guard and before trial time, they had eluded the guards and escaped to Missouri.

Norton Brothers, of this city, were buying large numbers of horses throughout this portion of southern Iowa and northern Missouri. They were shipping many car loads each week.

Marriage Licenses - Boyd

E. Metier and Clara Thompson and Alva McConnell and Esther Davidson.

Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Cartwright were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ryan were the parents of a nine pound son.

Fern Melvin and Josephine Coder went to Cainsville, MO, to visit at the home of Mrs. Clyde Weldon for a few days.

Eli Craig was in this city

Northey Comments On Iowa Crops And Weather Report Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“The dry weather this past week allowed farmers to make very good progress and harvest is now 52 percent complete for corn and 77 percent for beans,” Northey said. “It is also great to see an increasing number of fields turn green as we have seen good conditions for cover crop growth this fall.”

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.

IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ ia. The report summary follows here:

CROP REPORT

Although there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork Statewide during the week ending October 23, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, corn for grain and soybean harvest progress remains behind both the previous year and the fiveyear average. Besides harvest, other activities included chopping and baling corn stalks, tillage, and manure applications.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 84 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, 82 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus.

Fifty-two percent of the corn crop for grain has been harvested, 4 days behind the five-year average.

Moisture content of all corn being harvested was at 17 percent, down 1 percentage point from the previous week. Corn condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Southeast Iowa is the only area of the State with over two-thirds of the corn for grain crop harvested. Seventy-seven percent of the soybean crop has been harvested, more than one week behind last year, and 6 days behind normal. Farmers in southwest and south central Iowa still have over one-half of their soybean crop to harvest.

Grain movement from farm to elevator was rated 12 percent none, 25 percent light, 37 percent moderate and 26 percent heavy. Off-farm grain storage availability rated 20 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. On-farm grain storage availability rated 26 percent short, 70 percent ad-

equate and 4 percent surplus.

Pasture condition rated 61 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were described as excellent, with reports of some cattle being turned out to graze corn stalks.

Iowa Preliminary Weather Summary

By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship It was a very dry week across Iowa with much of the state recording no measurable rainfall.

Very light rain fell across parts of extreme northern Iowa from Monday (17th) into Tuesday (18th) morning.

Light rain was also scattered over portions of southern and western Iowa between Wednesday (19th) afternoon and Thursday (20th) morning.

The maximum rainfall reported was 0.29 inches at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Pottawattamie County.

The statewide average rainfall was just 0.01 inch while normal for the week is 0.56 inches.

Most of the reporting week was unseasonably warm. The warmest day in most areas was Monday (17th) when highs exceeded 80 degrees over the southeast two-thirds of the state and several locations set new daily record highs. A brief period of cold prevailed on Thursday (19th) and Friday (20th) with a freeze over the northeast one-half or so of Iowa

from Pleasanton.

Belle Turner of Davis City was a Leon visitor.

Mrs. H. E. Layton returned from Chicago where she had been visiting friends and relatives.

R.E. Ross was over from Decatur on business.

Mr. and Mrs. George Westfall of Derby were in Leon.

on Friday morning.

Warmer weather returned over the weekend with daytime highs in the mid-sixties to midseventies.

Temperature extremes for the week ranged from a Monday (17th) afternoon high of 91 degrees at Burlington to Friday (21st) morning lows of 25 degrees at Spencer and Webster City.

Temperatures for the week as a whole averaged 5.9 degrees above normal. Soil temperatures at the four inch depth were averaging in the low fifties north to upper fifties south as of Sunday (23rd).

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman.

Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Michael Redman to Gloria Ann Redman - E¾ of the NE¼ of the NW¼ of Section 32, T69N, R25, W of the 5th P.M., except commencing at the NE corner, thence S 586.7’, thence W 775.6’ to a point further described as being 250’ Easterly of the center line of Highway 69, thence S 367.75’ parallel to Highway 69, thence W 200’ to a point further described as being 50’ Easterly of center line of Highway 69, (continued to page 7)

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Decatur County Board of Supervisor I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the primary election. I am not a politican. I don’t kiss babies or stand around BSing at public functions. I don’t campaign and make empty promises just to get elected. I do believe in trying to do the right thing.

Here are a few things you might want to know about me. I have an associate degree in accounting and business management. Before I retired I was an independent contractor in the trucking industry for the greater part of the past 25 years. I have worked for Decatur Co. road department in the past so I have a working knowledge of how the department is supposed to function. I have been asked what I could do to lower taxes. I don’t believe I can do anything to lower them but I can do my level best to strive to find ways to use your tax dollars more effectively. My decision to run for office was motivated by a desire to see new blood on our supervisory board. I believe new people stimulate new ideas and more creative thinking. If I am elected I will do my best not to let the tax payers down. If you are not comfortable with that by all means vote for the candiates you feel are best suited for the position. Thank you.

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CORRESPONDENTS

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MARGARET GIBSON Only two weeks left until the presidential election. Can we last that long?

Please keep the family of Marla Potts in your prayers.

Marla went to walk with Jesus this past week. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.

Beth and Ivan Lane had some visitors this last week.

Shannon and Brandy Lane brought children Pheaby, Trendy, Cambry, Jocoby and newest member Colter Ivan Dean to visit on Sunday. Other visitors were Shawn Lane and new puppy Mollie and Shelby Lane.

Liz Carpenter made a quick trip to Des Moines on Thursday late afternoon for some business and met up with her friend Julie Elliott for dinner.

The Mickelson family enjoyed a delicious meal at Jean Mickelson’s this Sunday to celebrate Anna Mickelson’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Anna!

Margaret Gibson had a nice visit with Goldie Martin last week. She also had a nice visit with Bob and Jerie Gail Ramsey on Sunday. She and Philinda Snethen visited Kay Herring and Carl Evans.

Wednesday they visited Teeny’s brother, Earl Snethen. Thursday was shopping day in Grant City and later another visit with Earl Snethen and his daughter Allyson Reynolds.

Liz Carpenter is very thankful for being blessed with such wonderful neighbors. Shawn Lane was busy delivering hay

for Liz and took time out to help her get her tractor started and back up to the barn. Thanks, Shawn. Ivan Lane sent her the phone number of someone to take a look at it and see what’s wrong. Thanks, Ivan.

Sunday afternoon was a beautiful day for horseback riding at Nine Eagles Park. Liz Carpenter and Deb Silver enjoyed a nice long ride through the timber and even scared up a buck deer. Thanks for the ride, Deb. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and how about those Cubbies! Way to go Cubs!

We look forward to cheering you on in the World Series!

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MELINDA MACKEY It’s always hard for me to go back to work after such a nice weekend. What gorgeous weather we had this last weekend. Lots of people took advantage and were at the parks, lots of kids on bikes and people out walking. Hopefully the weather will be comparable to that next week for the trick or treaters. And a quick reminder that Trick or Treating will be on Monday, October 31st from 5-7pm so don’t forget to leave your outside lights on!

The big news from the weekend: The Cubbies! Congratulations to all you long time Cubs fans! I have many friends that are life long Cubs fans, and for some it was a pretty emotional game. 71 years is a long time to wait to make it to the World Series.

Community Meal for the end of the month, Friday, October 28th will be chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and berries in the snow. If you would like to or-

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BEN BOSWELL Decatur County Sheriff EXPERIENCE ♦ Current Decatur County Sheriff ♦15 years as a deputy ♦10 years as an EMT ♦ 2 years as a reserve deputy INSTRUCTOR IN Hand guns Rifles Taser Asp Handcuffing PR-24 ● Crime scene photographer ● Jail certified ● Guest instructor at Law Enforcement Academy ●Several years of continuing education in law enforcement courses ● Life-long resident of Decatur County ● Attended K-12 and graduated from Lamoni Community School ●Attended Graceland Unviersity ● Married for 21 years ● Two children who attend Lamoni Community School Paid for by Ben Boswell, 1440 E. Main, Lamoni, IA 50140

der a meal, please call 773-5436.

Meals are open to everyone in the community and a great way to help support the meals and the community.

Last week you should have received a notice from Mayor Craig Stogdill asking for volunteers to be on the fire department. There really was a great response from the community,

but we are still looking for more volunteers! If you are interested, please contact Craig; 515669-2717.

Have a great week and Happy Halloween! If you have any news, please call 641-33449586.

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SHERI A. FROST Decatur County Hospital Trustee November 8, General Election Paid for by Sheri A. Frost, 303 NW 13th Drive, Leon, IA 50144

DHS Makes Changes to Child Welfare System DHS has begun the process of making changes for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget for child welfare. New Child Welfare service contracts will begin July 1, 2017. Areas included are: 1. Child Welfare Emergency Services 2. Foster Group Care 3. Supervised Apartment Living 4. Recruitment and Retention of Resource Families 5. Training and Peer Support The DHS is using a new approach on the upcoming procurements for these services.

They want to move toward a system of successful outcomes for children and families. Their goal is to collaborate with public and private partners to create a consensus on the vision for Iowa’s child welfare system.

The DHS is hoping to move toward using a standardized tool to determine what level of care children need to be placed in. Currently, there is not one behavioral assessment. This causes kids to be placed in different situations based on the area of the state they come from for many different reasons.

The following are the guiding principles for Iowa’s Future Child Welfare System: 1. Families, children, youth and caregivers will be treated with dignity and respect while having a voice in decisions that affect them.

2. The ideal place for children is with their families; therefore, we will ensure children remain in their own homes whenever safely possible 3. When services away

from the family are necessary, children will receive them in the most family-like setting and together with siblings whenever possible 4. Permanency connections with siblings and caring supportive adults will be preserved and encouraged 5. Children will be reunited with their families and siblings as soon as possible 6. Community stakeholders and tribes will be actively engaged to protect children and support families 7. Services will be tailored to families and children to meet their unique needs 8. Child welfare professionals will be supported through ongoing development and mentoring to promote success and retention 9. Leadership will be demonstrated within all levels of the child welfare system 10. Decision making will be outcome based, resource driven, and continuously evaluated for improvement.

The ultimate goal is to move toward a total system of care for the child welfare system using more evidence based approaches that support strong families and children. The RFPs will be published this fall, with bids accepted through early 2017. The new services will begin July 1, 2017.

Rep. Joel Fry House District 27 joel.fry@legis.state.ia.us 515.281.3221

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HELP WANTED The Decatur County Recorder’s Office is taking applications for a FULL-TIME DEPUTY position.

Must have high school diploma or GED. Decatur County Recorder’s office is a smoke free environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decatur County also complies with applicable Veteran’s preference requirements.

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Letters to Editor Dear Editor:

Please join me in supporting Joel Fry for the Iowa House on November 8th. Joel fights for commonsense Iowa solutions to the problems facing our state and I know he will continue to meet those challenges head on. We need a state representative who will save our tax dollars by making government efficient and effective and rein in spending so the state doesn’t spend more than it takes in.

As a tax payer, I’m looking for a state representative who puts Iowa’s kids and families to the top of their priority list.

Joel has worked to bring more accountability to our schools and put the quality education of our kids ahead of all else.

Joel stands up for family values and understands that today’s family has many challenges. I have watched him work to protect the most vulnerable in our society. His years of services to the dying, elderly, children and those in need of mental health services prove that he cares for those who are in need.

Joel has a proven track record and is the best person in this race to represent our needs at the State House. Please join me in voting for Joel Fry on November 8th!

Charles R. Coffey Decatur Country Co-Chair Republican Party 102 N. Kellogg St Garden Grove, IA 5010 p.

Dear Editor:

I am amazed (and dismayed) at the intellectual contortions my friends and neighbors are going through to justify voting “Trump for President”.

Using the old adage, “Your actions speak so loud I can’t hear your words”, can help cut through the torrent of political baloney. Ultimately, who has DEMONSTRATED the character, the personality, the temperament, the ethics, the work history and the life goals to assume the Mantle of Power? If you honestly believe Donald J. Trump qualifies, please list his

qualifications in these categories, otherwise I will conclude you are simply voting irrationally and emotionally.

Iowa, historic home of the most literate population in the United States, is running the risk of joining some of the most backward, reactionary states in the union by going for Trump.

Respectfully, Robert Trembly 28104 Lineville Road Lineville, Iowa

Dear Editor:

Last week I watched the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Can you honestly believe that you learned anything from this debate? I did, I learned that neither one was fit for President.

As you probably know, my father was a Republican and my mom was a Democrat. What does this make me? You know what, that has nothing to do with my party affiliation. I look at past record of individuals and what that person can do to make this country great again.

Let me ask you something.

Are you going to vote for this party because your parents belonged to a certain party? I know a lot of people that do.

Well here is the difference between the Republican party and Democrat party. The Republicans want smaller government, are against same sex marriage and abortion, want control of the Mexican border, are against a large increase in minimum wage, work towards a balanced budget, against an increase in the food stamp program and many more things.

The Democrats want large government, same sex marriage, abortion, open border to Mexicans, a large increase in minimum wage and many more things the government can have control of on the American people. Also nothing to control our enormous debt that has gone out of control. President Obama has spent more than all former Presidents combined. We will probably be over 20 trillion dollars by the end of Obama’s term.

President Obama spent almost 3 years to get Obama health program and millions of dollars. “Obama Care” passed and it has been a disaster and

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costly program. Donald Trump has promised to get rid of it.

How many of you who are reading this article have changed over to Obama Care? The ones that I have talked to get it free because of low income.

The real answer to a lot of these problems is to get the economy back on track and get people jobs and working again.

I think both parties agree on this, but Hillary has had 30 years to help do something about it and has failed. I don’t know whether Donald Trump has made his fortune legally but apparently he has a record to prove it.

Hillary doesn’t have a good record and if this was our record, we would be in prison but the Clinton law has rescued her.

I don’t think she should have been eligible for a candidate.

Now, Donald Trump, he has not been a moral man and his record would have made him impossible to be a candidate to get a job in the school system or a lot of other top jobs. Here is just a few things, 2 or 3 divorces and marriages, outspoken language, using eminent domain out of place to his gain, costing government millions of dollars through his bankruptcy schemes for his gain and used enormous losses to offset profits through the years and end up paying little or no taxes.

Do you think he should have been elected for a candidate?

Shame on the Republican party for electing Donald Trump as Republican candidate when we had many other candidates that would have been eligible and far better choice. Now of all the good Democrats that could have been a better choice, why did they choose Hillary, that has a criminal record? I have a little booklet about her past and don’t have space to tell about it. I think the Democrats could

not face the fact that she was guilty and that this cover up would keep her out of prison.

Now how am I going to vote?

I really don’t feel confident in voting for either one. I am just asking the Lord to guide me and hope you will do the same on your vote.

P.S. Hillary was responsible for the death of several men but was cleared of all of these and didn’t serve any time. Her lies were in her favor.

God bless all of you, Charles Warren 300 NE Q St. Leon, IA 50144

Dear Editor:

Billy Graham stated he feels Donald Trump is the man God wants as our leader in the White House. He acknowledges Trump isn’t perfect (none of us are) but he is the only hope for our country.

Christians have been persecuted more during Obama’s presidency than at anytime during our nation’s history.

Hillary will not only continue with this persecution but she will elect Supreme Court Justices that are liberal. Christian persecution will continue and increase for generations to come. If Hillary is elected,

she has stated she will ensure that women will always have the right to abortion and will appoint Supreme Court judges that will support abortion during any stage of pregnancy.

Hillary believes it is a woman’s right to kill her unborn baby, anytime until the baby is born.

The most important issue of this election is the Supreme Court. That impacts everything.

Who Trump or Clinton appoint to the Supreme Court will remake the fabric of our society for our children, grandchildren and generations to come.

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DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m. 1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m. Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m.

GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass - Saturday; 5:30 p.m. WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: Pastor Jim Fisher - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening service; 6:30 p.m. Sunday Bible Study LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Pastor Ben Bradley LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - Pastor Clegguart Mitchell - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club.

Youth Group & Prayer Time. T.R.A.C. Youth Group. All services signed for deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Prayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Jerry McFerron, serving pastor - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship.

LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

LEON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 116 N. Main (Old Video Adventure building) 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship.

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 9:45 a.m.Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 12:15 p.m. First Sunday family dinner LEON MT. ZION MENNONITE CHAPEL: Pastor Noah Yoder - Hwy. 2 West - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Sharing; 11:00 a.m. Message; Sunday Eve Variety; Wednesday Eve Prayer & Bible Study; all evening services at 7:00 first, third & fifth Sun. & Wed. LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Interim Pastor J.R. Wheeler - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Felix Onuora - Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Dale O’Connell - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Kenny Wilson Pastor - Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Dave Polich - Mass - Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Saturday; 5:30 p.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. NEW SALEM BAPTIST: Pastor Dale Short, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.

Worship service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available.

VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study WELDON CHRISTIAN: Pastors Ed West, Dennis Huffman and Mary Case - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH SERVICES ANDOVER: 11:00 a.m. - Oct. 9 - Ray Powell, Oct. 16 - Gwen Simpson, Oct. 23 - Rick Lindgren, Oct. 30 - Lorrie Long.

BLOOMINGTON: 10:40 a.m . - Oct. 9 - “Service” Sunday, Oct. 16 - Meet at Liberty Hall, Oct. 23 - Larry Phillips, Oct. 30 - Harriet White.

LAMONI: 10:40 a.m. - Oct. 9 - Mary Jo Jackel, Oct. 16 - Lois Russell, Oct. 23 - Peter Judd, Oct. 30 - Barbara Breshears.

MOUNT AYR: 11:00 a.m . - Oct. 9 - Nathaniel Ralston, Oct. 16 - Rick Lindgren, Oct. 23 - Undecided, Oct. 30 - Undecided.

PLEASANTON: 11:00 a.m . - Oct. 9 - Marie Stevenson, Oct. 16 - Roy Shields, Oct. 23 - Class, Oct. 30 - Church in the Park.

* Accountability * Honor * Honesty

Westview Acres Care Center

* Integrity

Rose Saxton-Administrator Paid for by Chris Lane, 24278 220th St., Leon, IA 50144

Jessie Gilliland, pharmacist

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report

Oct. 15 - 21, 2016

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

10/15: The SO responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in Van Wert.

The SO responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the Garden Grove area.

Leon PD responded to a burglary at a residence on SE 5th St. Leon PD responded to a report of a suspicious incident at an area business.

The SO responded to a domestic dispute in Eden Township.

The SO, Leon PD and EMS responded to personal injury accident in the Van Wert area.

Two people were injured in a utility vehicle accident in a field.

Leon PD responded to a report of a theft from a residence in the 900 block of SE Q St. Leon PD responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the 900 block of South Main St. 10/16: Leon PD was advised of a car that was broken into on SE 6th St. The SO was notified of a trespass complaint in Woodland Township.

The SO arrested Justin Hawk, 28, of Garden Grove on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and failure to maintain control of a vehicle. Hawk was booked into jail and held.

10/17: The SO responded to a harassment complaint on NW 6th St. 10/18: The SO responded to a report of a theft of a camper in Garden Grove Township.

The SO was notified of multiple mailboxes being hit in Eden Township.

The SO responded to a report of a theft from vehicles in

Van Wert.

Lamoni PD responded to a property damage accident in front of the nursing home.

The SO responded to a report of a fight in progress in Garden Grove.

The SO was advised of a harassment complaint in Grand River.

10/19: Leon PD responded to a harassment complaint.

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

Lamoni PD arrested Richard Putney, 33, of Lamoni on an outstanding Clarke County warrant for a probation violation. Putney was transported to the county line and turned over to the custody of a Clarke County Deputy.

Leon PD responded to a report of an attempted burglary at the Lions building at the fairgrounds.

Leon PD responded to a family dispute on NE Idaho St. 10/20: The SO responded to a neighbor dispute in Van Wert.

10/21: The SO arrested Diana Rinner, 54, of Osceola, on a charge of OWI 1st offence.

Rinner was booked into jail and held.

MAGISTRATE

Francis Xavier Schmitt, Gardner, KS, failure to maintain control. Total $195.00.

Janet Sue Weber, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

Dennis A. Hill, Lamoni, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $127.50.

Blas Garcia Lopez, Rio Grande City, speeding over 55 zone (21 and over). Total $215.25.

Jawuan Miguel Meeks, Detroit, MI, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Zabe Zakarius Hatfield, Murray, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

David Michael Duello, Kansas City, MO, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00.

Pray Reh, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5

over). Total $87.00.

Craig Steven Ominski, St. Louis Park, MN, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00.

Masrur Mahedi, Arlington, TX, speeding over 55 zone (21 and over). Total $222.00.

Julie A. Mueller, Pella, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $120.00.

Eric James Hemesath, Polk City, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $173.00.

Aaron Joseph Monson, Shawnee, KS, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Michael Dean Miller, Winterset, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Tanner Dale Loghry, Woodburn, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Lana L. Messner, Lawrence, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00.

Shonda Sue Anderson, Davis City, IA, residence of school district. Total $114.00.

Clinton A. Lyons, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $190.35.

Amber L. Miller, Des Moines, IA, minor using tobacco. Total $93.75.

Gregory R. Mitchem, Olathe, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $90.00.

Bryan Thomas Nowlin, Davenport, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $112.50.

Taylor Sue Schaffer, Mt. Ayr, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts.. Total $168.75.

Letters to Editor (continued from page 6) meet our political obligations as Christians and make our voice known if America is to be preserved with the type of Christian heritage that has given us the liberties we now enjoy.” Billy Graham quotes.

These are the platforms of the two political parties. We should compare the 2 platforms to God’s Word, then determine which platform best aligns with

how the Kingdom of God operates. We should pray about this election and vote for the person whose platform aligns with God’s Word.

The Democratic Platform *We will appoint judges who defend the constitutional principles of liberty and equality for all and will protect a woman’s right to safe and legal abortion. *We will fight Republican efforts to roll back the clock on women’s health and reproductive rights and stand up for Planned Parenthood. *We will continue to oppose and seek to overturn Federal and State laws and policies that impede a woman’s access to abortion, including overturning the Hyde Amendment.

(Bans using Federal Funds for abortions.) *We will support abortion rights around the globe.

The Republican Platform *We assert the sanctity of human life and affirm the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed. *We support a human life amendment to the constitution and legislation to make clear that the 14th amendments protections apply to children before birth. *We oppose the use of public funds to perform abortion or to fund organizations like Planned Parenthood so long as they provide or refer for elective abortions or sell fetal body parts rather than provide health care. *We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional families and the sanctity of innocent human life. *We call for a permanent ban on Federal funding and subsidies for abortion and health care plans that include abortion coverage.

I want my children and grandchildren to have the same religious freedom I have been privileged to have. Our only hope for that is for Christians to pray for our nation and vote in this critical election. We cannot let Hillary destroy our country.

Ann Swartz 101 NE 14th St. Leon, IA 50144

CROSS REGION

August 23, 2016 Meeting The CROSS region met in Corydon IA on Aug 23, 2016 for the monthly meeting. Dennis Smith Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. The following Council members in attendance were: Dennis Smith, Paul Dykstra, Kathy Lerma, Jim Fulton, Mark Raymie, Duffy Kester, Marvin McCann, and Mickie Edwards. Others in attendance were: Mary DeLong, Kathy Egbert, Katie Fisher, Mendy Middlebrook, Angela Nelson, Stacey Olsen, Gina Hiler, and Tammy Harrah.

Motion by McCann/Kester to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Kester/ Dykstra to approve the minutes for 7/13/16, 7/26/16, 8/18/16. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Dykstra/Fulton to approve RHD contract as amended. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Dykstra/ Kester to approve financial reports. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Dykstra/ Kester to approve extending funding until the end of October for individual residing in RHD in Nebraska.

Motion by Fulton/McCann to approve Mary Greeley contract. All in favor. Motion carried.

There was no further business to come to the board. Mo-

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 4) thence Northerly 954.45’, parallel to Highway 69, thence E to a P.O.B., and except beginning at a point on Easterly right-ofway line of Hwy 69 in Leon, IA, said point being 50’ Easterly from the centerline of said highway, and said P.O.B. also being 955.6’ W and 704.45’ Southerly from the NE corner of the NE¼ NW¼ of Section 32, T69, R25, W of 5th P.M., thence Easterly 200’ at right angles to said right-ofway, thence Northerly 117.75’ parallel to said ROW, thence Westerly 200’ to said ROW line, thence Southerly 117.75’ along said ROW line to P.O.B. No

tion by Fulton/Kester to adjourn at 1:49 pm. All in favor.

Motion carried.

September 27, 2016 Meeting The CROSS region met in Corydon IA on September 27, 2016 for the monthly meeting.

Dennis Smith Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.

The following Council members in attendance were: Dennis Smith, Paul Dykstra, Kathy Lerma, Jim Fulton, Denny Amoss, Mark Raymie, Duffy Kester, Marvin McCann, and Mickie Edwards. Others in attendance were: Mary DeLong, Kathy Egbert, Katie Fisher, Mendy Middlebrook, Angela Nelson, Doug Wilson, Diane Buss, Neil Smith, Kim Dorn and Tammy Harrah.

Motion by Kester/Fulton to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Kester/ Dykstra to approve the minutes for 8/23/16. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by McCann/ Raymie to approve financial report. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Kester/ Dykstra to approve the Circle of Life Contract. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Kester/Raymie to approve Jail data collection policy There was no further business to come to the board. Motion by Dykstra/Fulton/McCann to adjourn at 2:50 pm. All in favor. Motion carried. transfers tamps.

Decatur County Treasurer (Beth Andrew) (Tax Sale) to Richard Hartley - Central Addn.

Com NE corner W 60’, S 150’, E 60’ to Lot 3, Thence S 10’ Lot 2, Blk 9, E 150’, N 10’ W to Beg Lot 3, Blk 9 and Also com 150’S of NW corner, Decatur County and State of Iowa. No transfers tamps.

Decatur County Treasurer (Beth Andrew)(Tax Sale) to Richard Hartley - The E 60’ of the N 150’ of Lot 3,; the W 10’ of the N 200’ of Lot 2; all in Blk 9, Central Addn to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County and State of Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Doug Van Houwelingen to Michael J. Craig and Sheila R. Craig - All that part of NW¼ of (continued to page 12)

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Case No. ESPR004969 IN THE MATTER OF H. NADINE ROLLINS Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of H. NADINE ROLLINS, Deceased, who died on or about October 4, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 10, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of H. NADINE ROLLINS, deceased, bearing date of February 15, 2002, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Linda S. Hamaker and Donna J. Lysinger were appointed executors of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated October 10, 2016.

Linda S. Hamaker Executor of Estate 604 S. Linden Street Lamoni, Iowa 50140

Donna J. Lysinger Executor of Estate 604 S. Linden Street Lamoni, Iowa 50140 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Attorney for Estate 200 W. Jefferson PO Box 199 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of second publication: October 26, 2016.

2t38 Oct. 19 and 26, 2016

ORDINANCE NO. 1-2016-2

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA” BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Grand River, Iowa that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to published notice and following public hearing on the 13 day of October, 2016, so required by Sections 362.3 and 380.8, Cod of Iowa, there is hereby adopted by the City of Grand River, Iowa, the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA.” SECTION 2. All of the provisions of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA,” shall be in force and effect on and after the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts thereof in force on the effective date of this ordinance are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinace, except as hereinafter provided.

SECTION 4. The repeal provided for in the preceding section of this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any contract or right established or accuring before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall such repeal affect any ordinance or resolution promising or guaranteeing the payment of money by the City or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of said City or any evidence of said City’s indebtedness or any contract or obligation assumed by said City; nor shall said repeal affect the administrative ordinances or resolutions of the Council not in conflict or incosistent with provisions of “THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA”, no shall it affect the following ordinances specifically saved from repeal: VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS ORDINANCE NO. 2015-5-14 ADOPTED MAY 14, 2015 ORDINANCE NO. 1-2016-1 ADOPTED JANUARY 14, 2016 nor shall it affect any other right or franchise conferred by any ordinance or resolution of the Council or any other person or corporation; nor shall it affect any ordinance naming, establishing, relocating or vacating any street or public way, whether temporary or permanent; nor shall it affect any ordinance amending the official zoning map, establishing building lines, establishing and changing grades, or dedicating property for public use; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit or other proceeding pending or any judgment rendered on or prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. The following ordinances, passed subsquent to the preparation of this code but prior to adoption of this code, are hereby adopted and made a part of this code.

These are ordinances N.A., N.A., N.A. Said ordinances shall be codified and incorporated in published copies of this code as supplements thereto following adoption of this ordinance.

SECTION 6. An official copy of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA,” adopted by this ordinance, including a certificate of the CIty Clerk as to its adoption and effective date, is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be kept available for public inspection.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall furnish a copy of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RIVER, IOWA,” to the Judicial Magistrates serving the City of Grand River.

SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the publication of this ordinance, as required by law.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Grand River, Iowa, the 13 day of October, 2016.

SIGNED: Craig Stogdill Mayor ATTEST: Cheryl German City Clerk 1t39 Oct. 26, 2016 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE NOTICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHALS SALE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA Case 4:16-CV-00004 United States of America, vs.

BRANDON A, BROICH (DECEASED); ASHLEY L. SINGH (DECEASED); SCOTT BROICH, in his official capacity as guardian and conservator for J.A.B.; CONNIE BROICH, in her official capacity as guardian and conservator for J.A.B.; STATE OF IOWA; and Heirs and Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, Legatees, Creditors, and Assignees of such of the defendants as may be deceased; the Unknown Spouses of the defendants; the Unknown Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, Creditors, Successors and Assignees of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership; the Unknown Guardians, Conservators and Trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in any way under legal disability; and the Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Trustees, Creditors and Assignees of any Person alleged to be deceased and made defendants as such, Defendants.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, on the 12th day of September, 2016, notice is hereby given that I will sell by public auction for cash or certified check on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 N. Main Street, Leon, Iowa, 50144-1448, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Decatur, and the State of Iowa: North One-Half of Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Except the East Sixty-two (62) feet more or less of North One-Half of Block Ten (10), (being all land lying East of sewer manhole), Block 10, Original Town of Leon, Iowa AND Commencing at the NW corner of Lot Four (4), Block Ten (10), Original Town of Leon, Iowa, East 123 feet, North 16 feet, West 123 feet, to SW corner of Lot Three (3), South 16 feet to beginning, all in Block Ten (10), Original Town of Leon, Iowa.

PROPERTY SOLD SUBJECT TO TAXES & SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS – NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION Contact County Treasurer for information on taxes PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF SALE CASHIERS CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER ONLY MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES MICHAEL R. BLADEL UNITED STATES MARSHAL SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA

By: Robert L. Otto Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal NTERESTED PARTIES MAY CONTACT: Rhonda M. Porter U.S. Attorney’s Office 110 E. Court Ave. Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 473-9356 4t39 Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2016

CITY OF GRAND RIVER

Regular Council Meeting October 13, 2016 The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Craig Stogdill at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call was taken. Council members present were: Mike Adkisson, Mary Joyce Hewlett, Sandy White, and Camron Collier. Bob Davis was absent.

Hewlett made a motion to approve the agenda, White 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:01 p.m., regarding the adoption of the Code of Ordinances, Hewlett 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried. There being no written comments or verbal comments, Hewlett made a motion to close the public hearing, Adkisson 2nd, all ayes, motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.

Collier made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1-2016-2, Adoption of the Code of Ordinances, and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings, White 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Adkisson made a motion to approve the August and September financial reports, Collier 2nd, all ayes, notion carried.

White made a motion to approve the bank reconciliations for August and September, Hewlett 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion to approve the consent agenda and approve the building permit for Herzbergs, Adkisson 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Lane Davis was present to report on the progress at city hall and the filling of the well behind city hall. White made a motion for the city to buy a bag of concrete mix for Davis to fill the gap between the sidewalk and the building on the north side, Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The council discussed three nuisance properties in town. The clerk

CITY OF DAVIS CITY

Davis City Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2016 Mayor Rick Boswell called meeting to order at 6:30pm. Roll call was taken: Gary Garrels, Louise Kelley, Brenda Toney, Rick Toney all present.

James DeLong absent. Staff present: City Clerk Royal Johnson and Maintenance Phillip Mathis. Several guests present.

B Toney disagreed with several agenda items, and thought she should approve the agenda before it is posted.

No action taken.

Motion by Garrels/R Toney to approve agenda. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion by B Toney/Garrels to approve minutes of September 13, 2016.

All in favor, motion passed.

Clerk Financial Report was given

by Johnson. Kelley asked about Community Center money. There was discussion about how important the Community Center is to the City, and that donations, income, and expenses need to be accurately tracked. Motion by Garrels/R Toney to approve the Clerk Financial Report. All in favor, motion passed.

Motion B Toney/R Toney to approve October claims. All in favor, motion passed.

Clerk’s Report was given by Johnson: Met with Carolyn Carroll to discuss Financial Reports from January to May 2016 that were prepared by Carroll. Completed signature card at bank.

Working on 2016 FYE Annual Financial

Report. Shared correspondence with council. Posted Clerk hours on door and answering machine. Completed the required reports that resulted in IDNR retraction of reporting violation that occurred in May 2016. Septic in City park has been cleaned out, and signs about water use in the park have been posted.

Discussion about Financial Services provided by Carolyn Carroll in the absence of a City Clerk from January to June 2016. Council wants to express its gratitude to Carroll for her efforts.

Motion by Garrels/B Toney to pay Carroll $200 for financial services.

David Graham reported that Angie and Matt Denney have agreed to help with the cemetery. Motion by R Toney/Garrels to give keys to Community Center to Angie Denney. All in favor, motion passed.

Discussion about contractor hired

by B Toney to cut down tree in park.

Tree is down and wood has been removed by volunteers.

Fire department is purchasing new equipment using grant money.

R Toney reported that two loads of gravel are needed for road repair. A letter will be inserted in the utility bills reminding citizens that the city burn pile is only for brush, yard debris, trees and bushes. A quote of $735.04 was discussed for a lagoon aerator pump.

Boswell wanted to know if Electric Pump could indicate what caused the motor failure, since there have been a lot of motors fail recently. Council agreed to have the pump repaired.

The Final Draft of the Decatur County Hazard Mitigation Plan was discussed. Johnson has attended official planning meetings in August and September 2016. The Draft is over 400 pages, and is available for public review on the SICOG website. Johnson has read the draft and sent corrections to Jeremy Rounds at SICOG. Motion

by R Toney/Garrels to pass resolution #2016.10.11 “Adoption Resolution – Hazard Mitigation Plan”. All in favor, motion passed.

Johnson received requests for postal addresses from two residents.

Post Office and City have approved both new addresses.

A citizen has notified the Clerk that street and stop signs are missing and need to be replaced. R Toney said there have been very few accidents reported in City. No action taken.

Halloween in City will be on Monday, October 31, from 5 to 8 pm. B Toney will post around the city and notify the newspaper.

Johnson requested a list of those with keys to the Community Center and City Hall. Johnson has concerns that someone had been in City Clerk personnel files. B Toney acknowledged that she had been in the personnel files.

Johnson appreciates Garrels request to review Clerk salary. Johnson asked to remain at $200 per month until December, at which time we could discuss the salary.

Motion by R Toney/Kelley to have B Toney put past-due utility bill for Jean Eakes on property tax. All in favor, motion approved.

Johnson relayed information provided by Debbie Young from Lamoni Municipal Utilities about Trash service.

An informational letter will soon be available from LMU to put in the City utility bills.

Motion Garrels/B Toney to hire Dan Rockhold as City Attorney and start the legal process for nuisance properties. All in favor, motion passed.

B Toney/Garrels motion to adjourn at 8:20pm. All in favor, motion passed.

Total Receipts for September 2016: $30365.98 Claims: FEMA Checking: City of Davis City .05

.05 General Checking: Phillip E Mathis Payroll 351.02 Royal Johnson Payroll 172.80 Iowa Dept of Revenue Payroll Taxes 56.00 United States Treasury Payroll Taxes 776.35 IPERS Payroll Expense 172.76 Alliant Energy Electric Utility 1,816.11 Bob Jensen Service - Park 400.00 Brenda Toney Water/Sewer Testing 20.71 Decatur County Sheriff Contract - Police 369.84 Deere Credit Inc. Park/Cemetery Equipment 143.34 Electric Pump Sewer Pump Repair 754.85 GRM Networks - new Phone 40.80 Lamoni Car Care Park/Cemetery/Road Fuel 70.76 Lamoni Municipal Utilities Water/Sewer Testing 171.41 Leon Journal Reporter Publications 50.65 Louise Kelley Community Center Supply 69.02 Midwest Enviromental Water/Sewer Testing 170.00 Judy Patton Comm Center Deposit Return 25.00 Rauch’s Septic Service Service - Park 400.00 Recirculating Consultants Trash Contract 1,162.50 Royal Johnson Office/Phone/Park Supply 167.57 W.R.D. Landfill Trash Services 510.00 SIRWA Water Purchase 1,339.20 Shannon Scrivner Cemetery Contract 1,033.33 TOTAL 10,244.02

SIGNED: Rick Boswell

Mayor ATTEST: Royal Johnson City Clerk

1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

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CITY OF LEON

Regular Council Meeting October 20, 2016 7:00 Pm Mayor Allen Simmonds called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council present Elmer Easton, Joe Stephens, Sue Kelly and Darlene Fuller.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by D Fuller to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by E Easton to approve the consent agenda.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by E Easton to appoint Jonathan Erb to the vacant council seat. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by D Fuller to approve the change order submitted by ISG with an increased cost of $2370.31. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Stephens seconded by S Kelly to approve the ISG pay application for $194,109.58 for work completed. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by E Easton to approve the ISG Substantial Completion Certificate. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Fuller seconded by J Stephens to approve Gilbert to insulate the wash bay at the maintenance building at a cost of $3845. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by D Fuller to approve the Demo Grant Application. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Stephens to approve the renewal rates for employee health insurance as well as the city will pay $840 annually to partially fund the Healthiest You telehealth solution for employees. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Stephens to approve Resolution 201615 Decatur County Hazard Mitigation.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Stephens seconded by S Kelly to approve Hopkins & Huebner as City Attorney. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Stephens to hire Blake Kofoid as police officer for the City of Leon with a starting wage of $32,000 annually contingent on taking the MMPI. E Easton abstained; J Stephens, S Kelly, and D Fuller ayes; motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Stephens to approve the wage increase for Jason Weir to $50,000 annually, as well as Dan Cox to $39,000 annually, both effective December 1, 2016. E Easton abstained; J Stephens, S Kelly, and D Fuller ayes; motion carried.

Motion by D Fuller seconded by S Kelly to change the Public Works director’s wage to $19.52/ hour effective December 1, 2016. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by J Stephens to approve ISG to conduct a Disinfection By-product Study at a cost of $5000 at the water plant. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Fuller seconded by S Kelly to reserve the right for a utility easement regarding the DOT Property Transfer to Sinclair Station. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by E Easton to table the library budget increase request. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by S Kelly seconded by E Easton to set the public hearing for FY17 Budget Amendment for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Stephens seconded

by S Kelly to adjourn at 8:27 PM. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> OCTOBER CLAIMS AFLAC

AFLAC-after tx $78.30

AFLAC-after tx 78.30 Agrivision

blades/bolt 77.04 Alliant Energy

gas/electric serv 12,446.47 Elizabeth Anderson

cemetery mowing

contract 4,125.00

cemetery mowing

contract 400.00 Auca Chicago Lockbox

rugs/mops 139.84 Baker and Taylor Books

books 148.89

books 151.56 Blue Cross/Blue Shield

BC/BS after tax 550.00

BC/BS after tax 15,396.83

South insurance 572.32 Books by the Bushell LLC

books 47.91 Boswell’s Guns and ammo

ammo 235.00

guns 1,680.00 Cannon Portajohn Rental

portajohn rental 170.00 Canon USA

camera 399.99

camera 399.99

camera 399.99 Carpenter Uniform Co

coldgear 109.98 Chat Mobility

cell phone 43.25 Chem-Sult Inc

coag/sod perm 8,276.36 City of Manchester

purchase dump

truck 31,000.00 Cobb Publishing, LLC

officer ad 66.00 Colonial Life & Accident

Colonial Life 63.45

Colonial Life 63.45 Cox Daniel

conf mileage/TOLL 363.70 Data Technologies Inc

tax forms 108.08 Decatur County Auditor

recycling 900.00 Decatur County Development Corp

4th qtr dues 1,090.10 Decatur County Hosptial

collection fee 76.00 Decatur County Sheriff

comm contract 1,461.25

comm contract 1,461.25 Deere Credit Inc

mower lease 236.88 Delta Dental of Iowa

Delta Dental 733.50 Des Moines Register

subscription 276.02 Des Moines Steel Fence Co

new backstop fence 17,700.00

Dollar General Charged Sales

bowl/saucr/lemonaide/

fans/batt 83.75 EFTPS

Fed/Fica tax 4,564.25

Fed/Fica tax 4,775.70 Electronic Engeineering

pagers/lightbar repair/

Mic 4,635.95 Family Circle Books

subscription 11.00 Gale/Cengage Learning

books 87.05

books 640.37 Gilbert True Value Home Center

spade/wrench/pliers/

glv 111.37 Global Softball

Tac 10 software 9,260.00 Grand River Mutual

phone serv 480.40 Great America Financial Svcs

copier contract/doc fee 129.37 Great Western Bank

GWB HSA 6,858.25 Great Western Bank/Visa

email/meal/flag/ammo 637.82

K cups/WIFI adptr/DVD 122.47

postage 26.46

conf meal 6.32

abatement postage/

stamps 88.50 Hach Company

chlorine/ascorb/CVD 1,453.57 Kevin Headrick

chair repair 5.00 Misti Hearron

administer post test 43.31 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care

pest control 210.00

pest control 50.00 Hotsy Cleaning Systems

fleetwash 135.00 HyVee Food Store

water 5.98

water/towels/tiss 130.75

training meal 41.45 IA State Witholding

state taxes 807.00

state tax 812.00 Inland Truck Parts Company

clutch/bearing 606.36 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources

water use fee 66.00 Iowa Library Association

conference 412.00 Iowa Treasurer of State

unclaimed property 213.36 IPERS

IPERS 3,011.50

IPERS 3,183.16 JP Cooke Co

tags 74.20 Kone Inc

qtrly elevator contract 1,067.10 The Leon Journal-Reporter

publications 228.87 Leon NAPA

fltr/fuse/wire 108.13 Leon Plumbing Works

gasket/string/UPS/batt/

flshlgt 231.09 Level 3 Communcations LL

long distance 39.09 MFA Agri Services

bolt hook 20.80 Micromarketing Assc

BOCD 89.93 Midwest Environmental Service

water testing/

ww analyis 777.60 Midwest Office Technolgy

copier contract 95.74 Modern Marketing

test kits 478.03 Municipal Supply Inc.

stop/rod/saddle 1,011.37 North Lumber & Home Center

concrete 23.19 Northern Tool & Equipment

chest 1,338.21 Ode Design

books 82.00 Office Depot

labels/paper 62.65 Katherine Ortiz

reimb book 20.00 Osceola Sentinel Tribune

subscription 42.00 Pierson Automotive

arms/align 515.00 Quill Corporation

cups/paper/printer/

screen 538.07

rolodex cards 28.76

clng supp/backup/mat 298.81 Reader Service

books 33.69 Lorrie Scrivner

Iowa League conf 95.48 Solutions

antenna/WIFI/sonciwall 1,229.97 Southern Iowa Building Center

blocks 36.00 Standard Insurance Co

standard ins 159.90 State Hygienic Laboratory

water testing 224.50 State Library of Iowa

training 20.00 Brad Swartz

fire calls/meetings 18.00 The Wall Street Journal

subscription 197.94 US Cellular

cell phones 172.66 UnityPoint Clinic-Occ Medicine

drug testing 34.00 Watson Marlow Inc

pump 1,626.01 Phyllis Williams

comm center contract 173.33

comm center contract 173.33 WRD Solid Waste Commission

qtrly allocation 4,942.50 WRD Landfill

landfill fees 4,952.08 Written Word LLC

subscription 27.50 Payroll Checks 30,917.98 TOTAL $197,437.68 SIGNED: Allen Simmonds Mayor ATTEST: Denise Simmons City Admin/Clerk 1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES

will send letters.

The Boeker property was discussed. White made a motion for the City of Grand River to accept the quit claim deed from Dustin Boeker, Adkisson 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

Hewlett made a motion to set Monday, October 31 as Trick or Treat night in Grand River. The time being 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., White 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The clerk had a previous conversation with Greg Clark. He reported everything was good at the lagoon. He felt the spraying would not need to be done this fall and he will begin the pre draw down soon.

In park business, Collier has plans to cut down the dead tree at the park soon.

Stogdill will be at the maintenance shed on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. if anyone would like to help with cleanup of the building.

The Mayor reported on the visit from the fire department insurance.

The fire Department is in need of volunteers and the clerk was instructed to get more estimates for insurance.

Hewlett made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-12, a resolution to adopt the Decatur County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Collier 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried.

Adkisson made a motion to approve the appointment of Sandy White to the WRD Landfill Board, Collier 2nd, all ayes, and motion carried. We thank Mary Joyce Hewlett for her service to the board the past several years.

Collier made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Hewlett 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Claims for approval October 2016 Council Meeting Alliant Energy

electricity/sewer share $7.90

electiricty/street

lights-RUT 1,238.43 Grand River Mutual

phone at city hall 58.34 Intuit

annual fee 391.22 Leon Journal-Reporter

publ min, claims, public

hearing 137.42 Verle Norris

attorney fees 535.52 Iowa One Call

locates 30.00 North Lumber

ball field spls/cement 39.80 Delta Metals

trim for dugout at

ball field 114.35 Osceola Farm & Home

ladder, rope, hose 483.33 IA Dept of Rev

qtrly witholding/4-6 33.26

qtrly witholding/7-9 33.00 Solutions

business cards 21.43 Gene Hewlett

mowing 4 times 880.00

mowing 4 times (sewer) 80.00

mow comm center

1 time 50.00

nuisance mow-Comer2XS 100.00

nuisance mow-Boeker2XS 100.00 City of GR

roofing to be paid

from sewer 6,050.00 WRD Landfill

3rd qtr dues 590.00 Grimes Asphalt

pothole repair to

streets (sewere) 8,850.00 Schildberg Construction

68.63 ton rock 875.04 Decatur Co. Sheriff

3rd qtr law enforcement 666.02 Bob Jackson

hauling gravel 411.78 SIRWA

water at city hall/Nov 19.00

water at fire station 19.00 Irene Cullinan

cleaning city hall/

Oct. 2016 25.00 IPERS

city portion-Cheryl & Gregg 79.70 IPERSs

sewer share 79.70 Grand River Sewer

city portion clerks salary 495.94 Gregg Clark

sewer maintenance 273.98 Cheryl German

city clerk/sewer clerk

salary 569.58 TOTAL CLAIMS (general) $7,427.58

(sewer) $15,911.16 AUGUST RECEIPTS

General $6,100.59

Sewer $2,032.51 SEPTEMBER RECEIPTS

General 5,751.51

Sewer 2,205.84

SIGNED: Craig Stogdill

Mayor ATTEST: Cheryl German City Clerk

1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Minutes for October 17, 2016 Board Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Monday, October 17, 2016.

Board members present: Ray Bishop, Shaun Schaff, and Amber Swartz, who joined the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

Board members absent: Igor Takacs and Mike Stuck Others in attendance were: Rudy Evertsen, Amy Whittington, Brian Carson, Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, and four guests.

Board policies were reviewed and district reports were shared from 6:30 p.m. to 7:22 p.m. until a quorum was met. Board Vice-President Shaun Schaff called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for October 17, 2016 was approved. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz; • Minutes of the previous meetings on September 19 & 28, 2016. Motion

by Swartz, second by Bishop; • Financial reports for General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Activity reports, Scholarship reports, All-Weather Track, Lunch reports, and summary list of bills. Motion

by Bishop, second by Swartz: General Fund $92,864.38 Activity Fund $21,628.30 PPEL Fund 1,679.00 Lunch Fund 32,942.93 Capital Projects 170,511.32 All motions carried unanimously.

DISTRICT REPORTS: • Principal Whittington talked about staff professional development and student activities. Professional development topics were on school attendance, crisis plan development, Iowa Core basics, and Early Literacy Initiative. Students enjoyed the “Walking School Bus” on September 23rd.

Cardinal muscle students enjoyed outdoor fun at Little River during the early out on October 5th.

• Principal Evertsen talked about staff professional development and student activities. Rudy, along with Scott Valentine and Lauralee O’Grady, attended the ACTE fall conference for career and technical education. Mr. Valentine took seven students to the fall Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference in Des Moines.

Students are interested in starting an FBLA chapter.

• Brian Carson shared the work we have done in crisis planning, specifically focusing on ALiCE training as it relates to staff. ALiCE stands for: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. A parent information meeting will be held Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school commons. Components of this training will be shared and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions.

ACTION ITEMS: • The addition of installing a crosswalk and ADA sidewalk entrance from the main parking lot was approved.

Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz.

Motion carried unanimously. Construction progress for the bus barn was reviewed.

• One bid was received for the 2016-17 snow removal. The board approved the bid from DCLI. Motion by Swartz, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved Igor Takacs as delegate for the upcoming IASB Delegate Assembly on November 16th.

Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved to advertise a 2002 Mid Bus and 2001 Ford F150 Van for sale. The board will decide whether to replace the 2002 Mid Bus or repair it based on costs which will be reviewed at the November 21st meeting. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved the open enrollment application for Devin Rains from Mormon Trail CSD to attend CD beginning the 2017-18 school year.

Motion by Swartz, second by Bishop.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved athletic sharing of wrestling with Lamoni and Mormon Trail for the 2016-17 season.

Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved increasing the substitute teacher rate from $90 per day to $100 per day effective October 10, 2016. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• A resolution of the Central Decatur School Board of Education adopting the Decatur County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for 2017-2021 was approved. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• The 2016-17 Head Start Memorandum of Understanding was approved. Motion by Bishop, second by Schaff. Motion carried with Swartz abstaining.

• The board approved the following hires: Ben Stoner as Summer Weightlifting Sponsor. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously. Norma Wolfe as K-3 Family Involvement Coordinator. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved the second reading of board policies 521-540. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• The board approved the first reading of board policies 541-562. Motion

by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

• Superintendent Coffelt shared his 2016-17 goals and priorities. No action was taken. The board will review, provide feedback, and approve at the November meeting.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Superintendent Coffelt shared a request from Decatur County Engineer, Daniel Doerfler, to attend a presentation regarding developing a Long Range Safety Plan. Chad Ray, Brian Broich, and Chris are planning on attending.

• Upcoming Meetings: a. Regular Meeting: Monday, No-

vember 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. - High School Library ADJOURNMENT: Bishop moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Bills for Approval October 17, 2016 PPEL Bills GreatAmerica Financial Services

Lease for copy

machines $1,679.00 Total $1,679.00 Capital Projects Fund Boyd Construction

Pay App 12 for Contract

A - Track & Field Proj

$20,351.21 Boyd Construction

Pay App 12 for Contract B

- Track & Field Proj $11,715.81 Boyd Construction

Crosswalks, ADA

Sidewalk Entrance, &

Road Patches in Main Drive

$3,885.00 Boyd Construction

Pay App 1 for Contract A

- New Bus Barn Proj $40,109.00 Boyd Construction

Pay App 1 for Contract B

- New Bus Barn Proj $22,800.00 Midwest FieldTurf

Pay App 5 for Conract D

- Track & Field Proj $31,239.80 Van Maanen Electric

Pay App 6 for Contract C

- Track & Field Proj $990.85 ORIS, PLC

Professional Services New Track/Field & Bus

Barn Projects $4,079.32 Bond & Interest Fund

Monthly Transfer for

Principal & Interest

Payment $31,572.92 North Lumber & Home Center

Construction of SB/BS

Buildings $726.80 Delta Metals LLC

Construction of SB/BS

Buildings $583.13 Hillyard Toilet

Tissue Dispensers

- New Track/Field $94.90 SimplexGrinnell

Install Detectors in

Custodial Supply Room

& Attic Above & PE

Storage - High School $2,362.58 Total $170,511.32 Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Anderson Erickson Dairy

Milk $4,521.81 BMO Mastercard

Supplies $104.82 CD General Fund

Facility Rental for

Catholic Church

- RAGBRAI $25.00 Central Restaurant Products

Meat Slicer $672.00 Gilbert True Value

Supplies $6.36 GRM

Telephone $40.80 Hy-Vee

Groceries $2,173.85 KECK, Inc

Groceries $1,230.08 Loffredo

Fruit & Vegetables $6,489.46 Martin Brothers Distributing Groceries $17,678.75 Fund Total: $32,942.93 ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 10-17-2016 Andrews, Chris

Officiating 95.00 Badder, Gregg

Officiating 85.00 Bishop, Larry

Officiating 280.00 Bmo Harris Mastercard

Royalty Fees, Supplies

& Travel 2,426.70 Brandt, Dave

Officiating 85.00 Bsn Sports, Inc

Clothing & Supplies 3,144.73 Buck Naked

Supplies 180.00 Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

Supplies 426.59 Centerville High School

Entry Fee 120.00 Clarke High School

Entry Fee 90.00 Dannco

Uniforms & Supplies 2,999.59 Dollar General - Charged Sales Supplies 24.25 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Csd Entry Fee 90.00 Exchange, The

Ad 33.90 Fan Cloth Products Llc

Fundraiser Merchandise 2,327.00 Frost, Kevin

Officiating 210.00 Gilbert True Value

Supplies 53.64 Goos, Neil

Officiating 280.00 Graphic Edge, The

Clothing 256.57 Green Hills Aea

Supplies 51.55 Gtm Sportswear

Clothing 298.00 Hansen, Eric

Officiating 95.00 Heffron, Daniel

Reimburse / Supplies 63.98 Hendersen, Dave

Officiating 280.00 Hullinger Signs

Supplies 225.00 Hy-Vee

Concessions &

Supplies 2,052.24 Icca

Dues & Entry Fees 380.00 Igca

Entry Fee 50.00 Leon Journal Reporter

Ad 54.00 Leon Plumbing Works, L.C.

Supplies 85.85 Macc Recognition, Inc.

Registration Fees 160.00 Music Theatre International

Perusal Fee 5.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr.

Supplies 8.98 Pepsi-Cola

Concessions 1,070.13 Podium Ink, Inc

Clothing & Supplies 566.00 Pride Of Iowa Conf.

Conference Vb

Admissions 279.00 Sam’s Club Direct

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

October 19, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in special session October 19, 2016. Present: J.R. Cornett and Jim Fulton. Absent: Gary Boswell.

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

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

After some discussion, motion Fulton/Cornett to appoint Kathy Martin as County Treasurer. Motion carried.

The Oath of Office was administered to Martin by County Attorney Lisa Jeanes.

With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

October 17, 2016 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session October 17, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Present: J.R. Cornett, Gary Boswell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2016, regular session. Motion carried.

County Engineer Dan Doerfler met with the Board to discuss departmental matters. Motion Boswell/Fulton to adopt Resolution 2016-29: Interfund Operating Transfer (FY17 first half transfer from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads). Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2016-29 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 $242,500 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 Boswell, seconded by Fulton to approve Resolution 201629 this 17th day of October, 2016.

AYES: JR Cornett Jim Fulton Gary Boswell NAYS: None ATTEST:Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor Motion Fulton/Boswell to approve Progress Payment Project ERCO27(61)—58-27; Slide Repair/Pipe Culverts; Reilly Construction. Motion carried.

The Board adjourned from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to eat lunch at the Leon meal site.

Motion Fulton/Boswell to adopt Resolution 2016-30: Interfund Transfer from the Juvenile Tracking and Monitoring Fund to the General Basic Fund. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2016-30 WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer the balance of an inactive fund to the general fund; and WHEREAS, said transfer is in accordance with Section 24.21, Code of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1.

The sum of $9,885.24 is ordered to be transferred from the Juvenile Tracking & Monitoring Fund to the General Basic Fund.

Section 2.

The Auditor is hereby directed to record this operating transfer and to notify the Treasurer of the same.

Motion by Fulton, seconded by Boswell to adopt Resolution 2016- 30 this 17th day of October, 2016.

AYES: JR Cornett Jim Fulton Gary Boswell NAYS: None ATTEST:Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor After discussing the County Treasurer vacancy at length, motion Fulton/ Boswell to table a decision and hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 19, at 8:00 a.m. to further discuss and appoint. Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid:

Access Systems

Monthly IT Svcs (Oct) $966.11 Access Systems Leasing

6/8-9/8/16 Copies/

Mo’ly Copier Pymt 1,958.32 Access Systems Leasing

Phones Lease (Nov) 688.87 Access Systems Leasing

Equipment Lease (Nov) 134.12 Agriland FS Inc.

Diesel Fuel/Gasoline/

Fuel Filter 5,912.38 Agrivision Equipmt Group

Shop Supplies 1,126.80 Alliant Energy

Electricity 4,267.96 Alliant Energy

Utilities 453.19 Alliant Energy

Utility Assistance

#203255 66.73 American Home Finding Assn Emergency

Shelter Care 1,119.60 American State BaNk

Princ Building Pymt X 2 671.62 Andrew, Beth

Meals-May16 School 28.60 Aramark Uniform Services

Custodial Supplies 55.31 Bickel, Shelley

Mileage/Supplies Reimb 124.93 Brees Rest Home Inc

Room & Board Sept Rcf 1,290.00 Byler, Kenneth

Preparedness 650.00 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc

Bridge Inspection

& Rating 6,339.26 Carpenter Uniform Co.

Uniforms/Uniform

Attachments 138.67 Central Salt Llc

Ice Control Salt 6,092.12 Centurylink

Phone 13.73 CFI Tire Service

Tractor Tires 730.00 Chat Mobility

Monthly Cell Hot

Spot Service 22.66 City Of Leon

Water, Sewer, Garbage 544.86 City Of Leon

Preparedness 854.28 City Of Leon

Utilities 198.31 Clark, Carol

Attny Fees 387.71 Clark, Carol

Guardian Ad Litem Fees 463.92 Clarke Co Envir’l Svcs

Sanitation 3,169.53 Clarke Electric Co-Op.

Electrical Service 90.06 County Treasurer

Fuel 416.65 Cross Dillon Tire

Tractor Tire & Tubes 1,516.26 Crystal Clear Water

Supplies 40.25 Culligan

Water Cooler Svc - 2 Units 26.00 Dbl Eagle Therapy Services

Pt/Ot 437.50 Decatur County Hospital

Supplies 82.99 Decatur Co Public Health

20% Utilities (Sept) 67.60 Denny’s Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing Repairs 95.28 Des Moines Stamp Mfg

Notary Stamps-Alley 54.75 Dollar General

Inmate Food/Ofc &

Cust Supplies 165.05 Gaudineer Comito & George

Legal 2,555.00 Gilbert True Value

Building Supplies 58.92 Gilbert True Value

Custodial Supplies 25.98 Great Western Bank

Fuel/Cust Supplies/

Domain/Trng 1,053.88 Great Western Bank

Cell Phone

Signal Amplifier 329.98 Great Western Bank

Pickup Box Fuel Tank 318.00 GRM Networks

911 Monthly

Access Charges 1,628.72 GRM Networks

E911 Address Changes 85.50 GRM Networks

Telephone 280.68 GRM Networks

Telephone 120.38 Heartland Insur Risk Pool

Gl, Cc Insurance 91.00 Hewlett’s Qual Lawn Care

Pest Control 95.00 Hiland Dairy

Inmate Beverages 343.69 Hill’s Automotive

Tire Mounting 10.00 Holiday Inn

Room Tax 29.70 Hy-Vee

Inmate Food 1,559.51 Hy Vee

Nutrition 26.47 Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Batteries/Inmate Meds 32.56 Ideal Ready Mix Co.

Ready Mix Concrete

For Patches 6,096.50 Infomax Office System Inc.

Office Supplies/

Lease Agmt 411.23 Integrated Teleh Ptnrs

Telepsych Crisis

Consult 7,800.00 Iowa D.O.T.

Fence Post Sleeves/

Post Anchors 925.00 Iowa Dept Of Public Safety

Iowa System

Terminal Billing 2,001.57 Iowa Negot’n & Consulting

Quarterly Retainer 1,237.50 Iowa Negot’n & Consulting

25% Negot/Consult

Hr-Qtr 2 412.50 Iowa Prison Industries

Road Signs 363.00 Ksoi Radio

Radio Ads For

Outreach Event 100.00 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Basic Needs 48.10 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Electrical Service 10.00 Leon Journal Reporter

Pub Notice Prop

Tax Due, Dl Close 36.00 Leon Journal Reporter

Receipts/Charge Receipts 231.20 Leon Journal Reporter

Postcards-Outreach Event 75.00 Leon Journal Reporter

File Cards 59.75 Leon Napa

Vehicle Maint 35.94 Leon Plumbing Works

Ac Work (Courtroom) 79.99 Leon Plumbing Works

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Paint/Key/Leaf Blower 511.39 Lerma, Kathleen

Cell Phone 35.00 Logan Contractors Supply

Concrete Finishing

Tools/Filler 1,620.96 Lucas County Public Health

Tobacco Education 635.46 Mainstay Systems Inc.

Ia System Pc MaiNt 627.00 Mertz Julie

Legal/Court Document 33.50 Mfa Oil Company

Fuel 1,787.22 Mid America Recycling

Recycling 157.43 Midwest Wheel Companies

Brake Repairs 340.91 Miller Small Engine

Pole Saw Repairs 110.26 Monroe County Extension

Tobacco Education 607.79 Nichols Equipment

Dynapac Roller Rent 3,060.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr

Roller Cover & Frame 6.17 Oden Enterprises Inc.

Bridge Steel 35,096.25 Office Machines Co.

Office Chair/Supplies 219.99 Office Machines Co.

Envelopes &

Print Cartridge 37.69 O’Halloran International

Truck Repairs 211.62 O’Halloran International

Truck Repairs 78.49 Partnership For Progress

Sept Rcf 1,800.00 Polk Co Sheriff’s Office

Legal/Court 117.16 Polk Co Treas’r (Med Ex’er)

Medical Examiner Fees 167.80 Postmaster

I-4 Postage 68.00 Pottorff, Tim

Sandblasting 4 Radiators 180.00 Powerplan

Motor Grader Repairs 556.83 Quill Corporation

Supplies 371.99 Schildberg Construction

Road Rock 28,887.08 Scudder Angela

Meal Reimb 32.50 Sidwell

Annual Update 800.00 Sidwell

1st 1/2 Precinct

Layers-Gis 1,100.00 Smith Feeder Supply Inc.

Welding Supplies/Posts 327.00 Snap-On Tools

Used Recriprocating Saw 150.00 Solutions, Inc

Computer Repair

& Antivirus 94.99 Solutions, Inc

Sonicwall Vpn

Maint/Repair 811.50 S’ern Ia Bldg Ctr

Mouse Bait & Traps 21.24 Sport Wade Inc.

Veteran Fuel Assistance 71.00 Sport Wade Inc.

Unleaded Gasoline 2.45 Steinberg, David

Va Comm Mileage Reimb 20.16 Thiel, Doug

Postge Reimb 28.95 Tr Court Reporters

Legal/Court 305.75 Westside Tire & Service

Tractor Tire/Mounting/

Repair/Tubes 1,729.35 Windstream Lakedale, Inc.

E911 Database 3.19 Written Word Llc\

Bos Proceedings (Sept) 221.06 Total 153,075.36 The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: Alliant Energy

Electricity-Lr $293.28 Blyzo Bait

Bait 319.12 Blyzo Bait

Bait 58.50 Cannon Portajohn Rental

Toilet Rental – 2 Mo 400.00 Centurylink

Telephone 27.41 City Of Leon

Water/Garbage-Lr 171.68 Clarke Electric Co-Op.

Electricity-Lr 1,190.52 Dollar General

Supplies 73.00 Erke, Richard

Mileage-Annual Conf 202.56 GRM Networks

Telephone 85.64 Jim’s Trash Service

Garbage-Sb 105.00 Leon Journal Reporter

Printing 73.00 Leon Napa

Equipment Repair 282.21 Leon Plumbing Works

Inv# 32635 Supplies 86.39 Menards - Clive

Supplies 171.43 Metcalf, Phil

Milege-Annual Conf 171.84 MFA Oil Company

Vehicle Fuel 504.61 Oris Plc

Learning Center

Planning 10,979.71 S.I.R.W.A

Water-Sb/Lr 177.40 Southern Iowa Building Center Supplies 3.56 Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Electricity-Sb 436.40 Sport Wade Inc.

Vehicle Fuel 4.92 Treasurer - State Of Iowa

Sales Tax 628.00 Total $16,446.18 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: JR Cornett Chairman Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie Daughton County Auditor 1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

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CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Transportation Supplies 112.15 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc.

Instructional Supplies 110.52 Sondag, Rosa

Reimburse /

General Supplies 11.80 Tchoukball Inc.

Instructional Supplies 417.40 Teaching Strategies Llc

Software License Renewal 418.00 Thomas Bus Sales Inc

Repair Parts 2,682.20 Travis Mechanical

Hvac Repair 212.50 U.S.Cellular

Cell Service 166.11 United States Post Office

Postage 185.00 TOTAL $92,864.38 SIGNED: Igor Takacs President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t39 Oct. 26, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Concessions 103.42 Schroder, Joseph

Officiating 95.00 Sciba

Registration Fees 125.00 Simpson College Jazz Festival

Entry Fee 150.00 Sondag, Rosa

Reimburse / Travel 248.82 Streit, Thad

Officiating 70.00 Team Dynamics

Supplies 77.10 Valentine Music Productions Purchased Service 275.00 Walmart

Supplies 240.66 Walsworth

2016 Yearbook Payment 706.50 Waters, Steve

Officiating 95.00 Wayne FFA Alumni

Meals 82.00 Wiedman, Ronnie

Officiating 95.00 Zimco Supply Co

Supplies 332.10 TOTAL $21,628.30

GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 10-17-2016 1st Ayd Corporation

Transportation Supplies $136.56 Ad-Vance Chemical Co. Transportation Supplies 137.10 Agriland FS, Inc

Diesel 4,206.90 Ahlers & Cooney, PC

Registration 50.00 Alliant Energy

Gas / Electric 15,148.59 Amazon.Com

Tech Supplies,

Instructional Supplies

& Pd Materials 207.00 Aquaponics Usa

Instructional Supplies 271.00 Aramark Uniform Services, Inc

Transportation Supplies 422.98 Bmo Harris Mastercard

Registrations, Textbooks,

Postage, General &

Instructional Supplies &

Pd Materials 5,026.33 Carson, Brian

Reimburse / Travel 113.12 Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

General Supplies 19.99 CDW Government

Tech Hardware 567.00 Center Point Energy Services, Inc.

Gas / Heating 346.69 Christensen Mowing Services

Grounds Upkeep 1,375.00 City Of Leon

Water / Sewer /

Garbage 4,546.16 Cummins Central Power, Llc

Repair Parts 146.65 Decker Inc.

Grounds Supplies 215.80 Discount School Supply

Instructional Supplies 266.86 Discovery Education

Textbooks & Software 29,421.20 Dollar General

General Supplies 63.05 Echo Group, Inc

Building Supplies 372.78 Edgenuity

Software Renewal 3,500.00 Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Co Performance Fee 855.00 Fastech Of Jacksonville

Instructional Supplies 87.86 Follett School Solutions

Library Books 934.78 From The Ground

General Supplies 30.00 Gilbert True Value

Instructional &

Building Supplies 345.36 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 697.00 Green Hills Aea

Instructional Supplies 93.82 GRM Networks

Phone &

Internet Service 4,527.68 Groth Music

Instructional Supplies 190.52 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care And Pest Control

Monthly Pest Control 190.00 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary

Building & Cleaning

Supplies & Paper

Products 662.48 Hy-Vee

Instructional &

General Supplies 452.58 Iacte

Registrations 300.00 Industrial Arts Supply Co

Instructional Supplies 214.74 Invinci Graphics Il Llc

Transportation Supplies 214.40 Iowa Ascd

Registrations 1,655.00 Iowa Talented & Gift

Ed Association

Registration 285.00 Isfis, Inc

Background Checks 252.00 Lawson Products, Inc

Transportation Supplies 496.60 Lego Education

Tap Grant Instructional

Supplies 1,693.94 Leon Journal Reporter

Publication Fees

& Supplies 1,024.33 Leon Napa

Repair Parts 441.26 Leon Plumbing Works, L.C.

Building Supplies &

Plumbing Repair 213.58 Lynch Dallas, PC.

Legal Service 115.50 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc

Instructional Supplies 21.30 McGraw-Hill School Education

Instructional Supplies 84.70 Midwest Alarm Services

Annual Inspections 1,050.00 Nelson & Pade

Perkins Grant

Instructional Supplies 176.27 North Lumber & Home Ctr.

Instructional Supplies &

Ia Resale 394.19 Ode Design

Library Books 82.00 Office Machines Co

General Supplies 471.60 Phonak, Llc

Equipment Warranty 675.00 Porter Electric

Electrical Repair 367.38 Purchase Of Petty Cash From GWB

Book Fair Petty Cash 118.00 Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc Instructional Supplies 345.40 Rieman Music East

Instrument REpairs 1,993.63 Sam’s Club

Instructional Supplies 235.04 Smith And Son

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

Accounts Payable July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 3M HEALTH INFORMATION

Service Agrmt Med Rec $2,335.15 AACVPR

Continuing Education 215.00 ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Lab Supplies 685.84 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS

Insurance Fee 40.00 ADVANTRA-COVENTRY

Patient Refund 160.61 AETNA

Patient Refund 122.50 AFLAC

Employee Paid

Insurance 3,297.96 AHIMA

Continuing Education 185.00 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL PCC

Oxygen 3,539.20 ALERE NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Supplies 2,528.57 ALERE TOXICOLOGY SERVICES, INC Services - Lab 69.25 ALIMED INC

General Supplies 529.19 ALLEN NATHAN

ER Coverage 15,335.00 ALLIANT ENERGY

Utilities 34,419.68 A-M SYSTEMS

Serv/Maintenance

Contracts 87.43 AMERICAN DIGITAL SECURITY, LLC Repair & Maintenance 477.50 AMERICAN REPUBLIC

Patient Refund 215.00 AMERIGROUP

Patient Refund 3,351.04 AMERIHEALTH CARITAS IA

Patient Refund 333.27 AMERISOURCE CORPORATION

Pharmaceuticals 245,103.73 ANDERSON LIZ

Travel 47.52 ANGIODYNAMICS

General Supplies 3,044.97 AONE

Dues & Subscriptions 400.00 ARAMARK

Purchased Service Housekeeping 1,692.48 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES

Service Agrmt Laundry 7,961.78 ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC

Inventory Purchase 732.07 ARTHREX, INC.

Minor Equipment 4,655.00 AUTOMATIC DOOR GROUP INC

Repair & Maintenance 376.80 BACK YARD BODY & PAINT

Repair & Maintenance 911.71 BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY

Patient Refund 859.38 BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS INC

General Supplies 1,773.00 BARD DAVOL

General Supplies 920.40 BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR

General Supplies 4,134.80 BAYER HEALTHCARE

General Supplies 746.49 BECKMAN COULTER INC PCC

General Supplies 5,506.17 BEEKLY MEDICAL

General Supplies 188.22 BENNETT KELLY

Travel 219.24 BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

General Supplies 1,228.69 BIRD & CRONIN INC

General Supplies 136.28 BLOOMFIELD ANESTHETISTS GROUP

Contract Labor Anesthesia 12,200.00 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Surgery Supplies 8,706.38 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC

General Supplies 1,867.86 BRIGGS CORPORATION

General Supplies 128.40 BROWN’S MEDICAL IMAGING

Maintenance Agreement Mammo 9,750.00 BYLER KENNETH

Travel 151.20 CAPITAL CITY BOILER & MACHINE Repair & Maintenance 1,660.22 CARDINAL HEALTH

General Supplies 1,105.00 CAREFUSION

Pharmacy Lease 9,942.33 CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES

Service Maintenance

Agreement 3,571.76 CDW GOVERNMENT INC

General Supplies 72.69 CENTRAL DECATUR SCHOOLS

Advertising 130.00 CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS General Supplies 673.01 CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS General Supplies 70.35 CHANNING BETE CO INC

General Supplies 1,440.87 CHAT MOBILITY

Telephone Expense 420.66 CIC ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Pulmonologist 5,130.00 CITY OF LEON

Utilities 4,936.80 CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

Reference Lab 1,658.01 COACHING SYSTEMS, LLC

General Supplies 231.19 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTER

Garnishment 299.04 CONE INSTRUMENTS

General Supplies 42.83 CONMED CORP

General Supplies 62.50 CONSECO INSURANCE CO.

Patient Refund 65.98 COREPOINT HEALTH

Equipment Interface Radiology 8,184.93 COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF

Patient Refund 466.23 COVIDIEN

Patient Refund 157.71 CPSI

Service Agrmt/

Equipment Interface 63,307.54 CREDENTIA SOURCE

Physician Credentialing 800.00 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO

Advertising 291.00 DAIKIN APPLIED

Repair & Maintenance 5,147.00 DALE ELISE

Travel 32.29 DAVIS BROWN KOEHN SHORS

Legal Fees 2,500.00 DECATUR COUNTY COURT HOUSE Legal Fees 50.00 DECATUR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFIC

Advertising 35.00

DECATUR COUNTY HOSP AUXILIARY

Gift Shop Sales 148.37 DECATUR COUNTY ROTARY

Dues & Subscriptions 300.00 DECATUR COUNTY TREASURER

Fuel 287.31 DEPT OF INSPECTIONS & APPEALS Dues & Subscriptions 114.50 DIRECT SOURCE

Dues & Subscriptions 1,795.00 EASTER DR MARK

ER Coverage 5,280.00 EBS

Patient Refund 151.29 EDSALL AMANDA

Travel 53.10 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CO

General Supplies 1,092.95 ELLERTSON MIKE

Travel 504.20 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC

General Supplies 30.48 EMERGENCY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES

ER Coverage 43,241.34 EMERSON NETWORK POWER

Service Agrmt 1,207.49 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM

Patient Refund 1,046.01 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS

Employee Health

Insurance 194,845.07 FEDEX

Shipping Expense 7.16 FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY

Insurance Fee 14,098.00 FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY

Lab Supplies 2,241.79 FOSTER COACH SALES INC

General Supplies 34.65 FUKUDA DENSHI USA, INC.

Supplies 109.01 GALLS INCORPORATED

General Supplies 397.17 GE HEALTHCARE

Serv/Maintenance

Contracts 36,003.13 GE HEALTHCARE FINANCE SERVICES

Serv/Maintenance

Contracts 8,714.00 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INF TECH

Equipment Lease 1,860.00 GEHA EMPLOYEE BENEFIT P

Patient Refund 133.00 GETINGE USA

General Supplies 233.51 GLOBAL CONNECT

Serv/Maintenance

Contracts 17.81 GOSS & ASSOCIATES

Patient Refund 1,734.00 GRADIENT 9 STUDIOS

Purchased Services Marketing 105.00 GRAINGER

General Supplies 243.53 GRAND RIVER MUTUAL TEL C

Telephone Expense 13,006.67 GREAT WESTERN BANK

Hospital Bldg.

Payment 303,401.51 GREAT WESTERN BANK - VISA

Travel, Education,

Supplies 12,476.66 GREEN ASHLY

Travel 66.96 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL & LA

Serv/Maintenance

Contracts 215.80 HAARFAGRE-30 LLC

Inventory Purchase 528.00 HAMMER MEDICAL SUPPLY

General Supplies 120.00 HANSON DIRECTORY SERVIC

Advertising 502.50 HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS INC

General Supplies 127.52 HEALTHCARE RESOURCE GROUP

Purchased Service Med Records 2,940.00 HEWLETT KOLTON

Travel 348.46 HEWLETT’S QUALITY LAWN CARE Service Agrmt Plant Ops 505.00 HORNEY NICK

Travel 1.07 HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC

Pharmaceuticals 6,747.72 HUBERT COMPANY

General Supplies 708.13 HUMANA HEALTH CARE PLAN

Patient Refund 68.99 HY VEE

Food 735.78 INDIAN HILLS

Continuing Education 75.00 INFOMAX OFFICE SYSTEMS INC

Copier Lease 6,925.72 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR

Service Maintenance

Contracts 2,642.17 INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES

General Supplies 67.25 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOPULM

Dues & Subscriptions 70.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Service Maintenance

Contracts 788.14 IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Dues & Subscriptions 204.00 IOWA EHEALTH

Service Agreement

- IT 5,000.00 IOWA FIRE EQUIPMENT

Inspection Fees 807.50 IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE

Continuing Education 555.00 IOWA HEART CENTER

Cardiologist Fees/

Mobile Vascular 29,430.78 IOWA HOSP ASSOCIATION

Continuing Education 791.25 IOWA SOLUTIONS

Service Maintenance

Contracts 60,620.00 IOWA THERAPY ASSOCIATES

Occupational Therapy 6,858.27 IOWA WATER MANAGEMENT CORP Serv Maintenance

Contract 330.00 J & J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS PCC Supplies 1,099.61 JOHNSON & ROUNTREE PREM

Patient Refund 358.30 KAAN AM & FM

Advertising 99.00 KARL-STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA Minor Equipment &

General Supplies 16,485.30 KCI USA

General Supplies 1,102.64 KLEJCH LINDA

Contract Labor

- Dietician 6,035.48 LABORATORY SUPPLY CO PCC

General Supplies 28.45 LEON JOURNAL REPORTER

Advertising 1,936.54 LEON NAPA

Supplies 835.35 LEON PLUMBING AND HARDWARE Supplies 431.76 LEON YOUTH RODEO

Advertising 250.00 LEON’S NEW HORIZONS, INC.

Home Based Meals 120.00 LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER

Blood Supply 4,485.00 LYMPHEDEMA PRODUCTS, LLC

General Supplies 38.46 M & M LIGHTING

General Supplies 200.00 MACRO HELIX LLC

General Supplies 3,071.25 MAYFIELD MEDICAL SERVICES

Repair & Maintenance 4,185.15 MC DANIEL JAMIE

Travel 19.99 MCKESSON

General Supplies 6,062.68 MEDIACOM

Cable Expense 2,192.96 MEDICAL ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY

Professional Fees 31,958.31 MEDICO CORP

Patient Refund 231.00 MEDI-DOSE INC

General Supplies 169.30 MEDIVATORS

Supplies 1,175.78 MEDKEEPER

Service Maintenance

Contracts 1,050.00 MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC

Supplies 1,455.85 MEDTRONICS CONTROLS CO

Repair & Maintenance 348.01 MERCY CLINICAL LAB

Reference Lab 25,678.48 MERCY HEALTH NETWORK

Contract Labor/Central

IA Member Fees 100,720.96 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Supplies 36,818.56 MEYER LABORATORY INC

Supplies 426.80 MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION

Repair & Maintenance 100.00 MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY

Insurance Fee 35,227.00 MILLER’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Reference Lab 15.00 MMIC

Insurance Fee 36,471.00 MOBILE INSTRUMENT SERVICE Purchased Services

& General Supplies 1,066.60 MUTUAL OF OMAHA

Patient Refund 247.00 NAGEL NETWORK INC

General Supplies 178.50 NASCO

General Supplies 1,002.65 NATIONAL RECALL ALERT CENTER Service Maintenance

Contracts 495.00 NATIONAL RESEARCH CORP

Purchased Services 1,034.25 NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ASSOC Dues & Subscriptions 300.00 NEIGHBORS BUSINESS REVIEW

Advertising 119.50 NORTH COAST MEDICAL INC

General Supplies 55.18 NORTH LUMBER

General Supplies 14.98 NUCLEAR SONICS ASSOCIATES INC Nuclear Medicine

Fees 21,510.00 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC

Service Maintenance

Endoscopy 5,628.61 ON-SITE INFO DESTRUCTION INC. Shredding Services 440.00 ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

General Supplies 587.81 OWENS & MINOR

Supplies 49,543.71 PARMER EVERETT

Produce 105.75 PARMER STEVIE

Travel 80.19 PATIENT REFUNDS

Patient Refunds 3,668.93 PATTERSON MEDICAL

Supplies 1,604.20 PAYMENT RESOLUTION SERV

Patient Refund 1,105.44 PETTY CASH

Petty Cash 144.07 PIERSON AUTOMOTIVE

Repair & Maintenance 582.00 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL Rental 346.62 PRACTICAL SLEEP SERVICES, LLC Sleep Studies 11,880.00 PRECISION DYNAMICS CORP.

Supplies 161.51 PRN HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS Network Education

Contract 2,440.00 RADIOMETER AMERICA INC.

Lab Equipment Lease 3,521.28 RECOVERY SERVICES

Patient Refund 117.82 REMMERS DESIGN

General Supplies 516.50 RINGGOLD CO HOSPITAL

Professional Fees 53,811.57 ROUSH SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Contract Labor 6,000.00 RUHOF CORPORATION

Inventory 173.98 SECRETARY OF STATE

Dues & Subscriptions 30.00 SEIM JOHNSON

Audit Fees 31,935.00 SHARED MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. MRI Services 14,835.00 SHARN ANESTHESIA INC.

Anesthesia Coverage 510.83 SHRM

Dues & Subscriptions 190.00 SIEK VICKI

Travel 564.24 SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

Supplies 3,143.40 SIGNELEMENTS

General Supplies 588.45 SKOLD DOOR & FLOOR COMPANY Repair & Maintenance 750.00 SMITH JO BETH

Travel 294.35 SOURCEONE HEALTHCARE TECH

Supplies 1,914.90 SOUTHERN HILLS ANESTHESIA, LLC Anesthesia Coverage 50,400.00 SPACELABS MEDICAL INC

Repair & Maintenance 810.00 SPIDLE TARA

Travel 73.44 SPORT WADE INC

Service Maintenance

Contracts 2,846.41 STAPLES PRINT SOLUTIONS

Supplies 4,699.81

Advertising 595.00 UP TO DATE

Medical Software 5,000.00 US CELLULAR

Telephone Expense 789.86 US FOODS CEF

Food 7,022.23 VELLINGA KELLI

Contract Labor 250.00 VERGESOLUTIONS

Admin/Service

Contract 3,708.00 WAHLTEK

Dictation Minutes Med Rec 600.00 WAYNE CO NEWPAPERS INC

Advertising 10.00 WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

Supplies 3,124.61 WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA

Patient Refund 15.39 WERFEN USA LLC

General Supplies 3,603.23 WEST COAST MEDICAL

General Supplies 428.00 WILSON, LOGAN

Travel 11.20 WINHEALTH

Patient Refund 3,030.76 WOODMAN CONRTOLS COMPANY Repair & Maintenance 1,400.00 WPS TRICARE FOR LIFE Patient Refund 192.54 WRITTEN WORD, LLC

Advertising 306.69 YOUNG SCOTT

Travel 10.48 ZELLMER’S SOFT WATER

Water 218.00 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

Inventory Purchase 503.08 Grand Total $1,963,119.67

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

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

*NEW & PRE-OWNED*

*PRE-OWNED SALES*

Sales & Service

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

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

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LINDA CHASTAIN

VOT E

I would appreciate your vote for

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL TRUSTEE I’ll continue to work for the safest and best quality health care for all of us.

Paid for by Linda Chastain, 21210 Lineville Rd. Leon, IA 50144

VOTE Dave DeVore for

SHERIFF Independent Candidate November 8 Paid for by: Dave DeVore, 607 NW 4th, Decatur, IA 50067

Westside Tire & Auto Still operating mobile tire trucks and wrecker service Contact Greg at 641-414-4429

Vote RUTH SMITH “Most voters don’t TRUST politicians...

First step, rebuild TRUST!!!”

STATE SUPPLY CO

General Supplies 60.50 STERICYCLE INC

Purchased Services 1,014.76 STIVERS

Repair & Maintenance 1,432.19 STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS

Minor Equipment 6,527.84 SWAN JEFF

Travel 325.00 SWCC

Continuing Education 110.00 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF IA INC Food 21,105.23 SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & BALANCING

Repair & Maintenance 840.00 TELEFLEX MEDICAL

General Supplies 72.85 TERUMO INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS

Inventory 935.90 TRAUMA SERVICES

Continuing Education 260.00 TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES INC

Inventory 1,009.80 TRICARE WEST REGION

Patient Refund 5,951.74 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU

Garnishment 1,285.84 UNITED HEALTCARE

Patient Refund 133.93 UNITED HEALTHCARE

Patient Refunds 17,339.01 UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVI

Patient Refund 79.76 UNITED HEALTHCARE SHARE

Patient Refund 2,995.24 UNITED OF OMAHA

Patient Refund 72.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

Shipping Expense 246.14 UNIVERSITY SPORTS PUBLICATIONS

for IOWA SENATE

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

Consider the TRUST FACTOR...

Who do YOU Trust?

Independent Ruth Smith

• Ruth only accepts personal donations from Iowans.

• Ruth supports the elimination of BIG MONEY in elections.

• Ruth spends lots of time listening to YOU! • Ruth votes for reasonable, common-sense policy.

Republican Amy Sinclair

• Amy raised nearly $50,000 from company PACs and special interest groups.1 • Amy supports BIG MONEY in elections.

• Amy spends lots of time raising money for her campaigns.

• Amy votes for the one-sided, extreme party policy.

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www.iowa.gov/ethics

Ruth works & VOTES for YOU!!

Cell : 641-442-5261 Web: ruth-smith-for-senate.com “I need your VOTE on Nov 8th!

Email: ruthsmithforsenate@gmail.com

Paid for by Ruth Smith for Senate

IMPORTANT:

There is NOT a Democrat on your ballot for this position... only an Independent and a Republican.

THINK INDEPENDENT!!

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

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All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOR RENT FOR RENT: SIRHA Family Housing - 2 BR units available in Leon. Income based rent.

Stove/refrigerator furnished.

For information or an application, call 641-782-8585 ext. 1011.

SIRHA, 219 N. Pine St., Creston, IA 50801. EHO. 2t38 FOR RENT: 2 BR House located at 304 SE 12th St. $375.00 plus deposit. NO Pets. 641-4464655.

Tf31c APARTMENT FOR RENT: Clean 1 BR Apartment; Stove, refrigerator and most utilities furnished. NO Pets. Non-smoker preferred, need reference and proof of income. Rent starts at $350 for one person. 641-4426206. tf2c

STATEWIDE HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Owner Operators, Lease and Company Drivers Wanted! Sign On Bonus, Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time, No Northeast. www.Drive4Red. com or 877-811-5902, CDL A Required (INCN) Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 www. qlf.com (INCN) IF

YOU

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (INCN) CDL A Drivers: Midwest Regional Dry Van Company or O/OPS home every weekend!

2,500 miles/week, no-touch freight. Newer trucks w/APUs, Scanners, & Pre-Pass Plus! Be home Thanksgiving and Christmas! Fremont Contract Carriers, 866-641-6914 or visit www. fcc-inc.com. (INCN) STEEL BUILDINGS ASTRO BUILDINGS - Highest Quality Commercial, Suburban and Farm Structures since 1969. Custom design. Financing available! Design your building at www.AstroBuildings.com/ia-

class. Call 800/822-7876 today!

(INCN)

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

08 PT Cruiser, 4 cyl, 116K miles, clean ....................................................................$3,995 98 Grand Cherokee Jeep LTD, leather, good tires, silver ........................................$1,595 CALL FOR INFORMATION ON BIG DISCOUNTS ON 48” ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers Bad Boy Mowers Sold from Des Moines to Bethany Service and Delivery Available.

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

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

FOR RENT -- ALL UTILITIES PAID 1 Bedroom From $500/month

Studio From $400/month

2 Bedrooms From $600/month

Call Jerid at (888) 510-9306 102MainStreet.com

PETS WELCOME

MAIN STREET APARTMENTS - LEON,IA

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

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3 BR house in Leon, 304 NW School. $13,000.

641-344-4531.

TF24 FOR SALE: 13 plymold restaurant booths, $275.00 each and new credit card processor, $400.00. 641-344-6048.

2t38p FOR SALE: Offering 40 Registered Angus 18-monthold bulls ready for Fall breeding. Individual feed intake data, ultrasound data and complete weight data on all bulls. Semen tested and guaranteed. WernerFamilyAngus.com. Diagonal, IA 641-344-5059.

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FOR SALE

1996 Chrysler Town and Country

18189 Hwy 69 • Leon, Iowa • 641-446-4198 DeltaMetals.co/

Very clean and very little visible rust, new tires front and rebuilt transmission 2 years ago.

See to appreciate.

$2,000 or make an offer 641-446-4979

COLLINS BODY SHOP 446-4377

24 Hour Wrecker Service

Complete body, glass installation, painting, welding

ROOFING

• Flat Roofs • Commercial and Residential

We have quality and experience.

COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

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

1-800-305-3110

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME JOB OPENING

The City of Kellerton is taking applications for the position of

HELP WANTED: Need Xtra Christmas Money? Hiring now for janitorial personnel at Lamoni Rest Area. Varied hours and shifts including weekends and holidays. MUST HAVE a valid Driver’s License. Duties to include: cleaning rest area, restrooms, grounds, sweeping and mopping, etc. Experience not needed but helpful. Please Call 712-252-4931.

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GARAGE SALE HUGE YARD SALE: Furniture, pictures, good used tires, drum set, kitchen supplies, etc.

Lots of stuff. Oct. 29 and 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the brick building behind the Davis City Cafe.

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PART TIME CITY CLERK

$10 for a single class 27 Classes for $135.00 No penalty for missing. Classes do not expire.

Use your 27 classes as life allows.

All Classes are CoEd Mon - Wed - Fri Morning Class 6:00-6:45 Evening Class 6:30-7:15

Pre-Registration is required at the clinic.

Jim Johnston 641-446-4295

FOR SALE

Pat Vanderflute Sales

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

22105 Pleasanton Rd. 12a/4BR/2bath, split foyer/new morton bldg Reduced plus a detached garage, older barn. SELLERS MOTIVATED! ..............................$241,900.00 3399 Mormon Trail Rd, Weldon, IA, 2st. home 2007/finished bsmt Hunter paradise location. ................................................................................... MUST SELL! 28975 250th St. older home with lots of character, 3-4 BR, 2 Ba, full basement, newer pole barn, pasture and pond . ............................................. $165,000.00

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JIM JOHNSTON REALTY Broker

“We move the way you used to”

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12 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Kelso and Boothe are School Winners of the Wendy’s® High School Heisman; Kelso State Finalist

Kade Kelso and Raegan Boothe Wendy’s® recognizes Raegan Boothe and Kade Kelso, high character student-athletes who have displayed excellence and integrity both on and off the field as State Finalists and School Winners in the Wendy’s® High School Heisman. Raegan and Kade were both chosen as school winners for Central Decatur and Kade was chosen as a state finalist.

For these students, taking the easy way out or cutting corners isn’t an option and Wendy’s is proud to honor their dedication.

The State Finalist, Kade Kelso, will go on to compete for the title of State Winner, where, for the first time ever, one male and one female student from each state will also receive a Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. Each State Finalist will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 Wendy’s gift card. School Winners receive a certificate and Wendy’s High School Heisman patch.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Cardinals end Season with Loss to Pleasantville 28-14 The Cardinals ended the football season Friday night at Pleasantville losing to the No. 2 District 5 1A opponent 28-14.

With this loss, the Cardinals (5-4 overall, 3-4 league) slipped to the fourth spot in the District behind Interstate-35.

Pella Christian and Pleasantville secured playoff chances.

Pella (9-0, 7-0) will face Sigourney-Keota (8-1), while Pleasantville (8-1, 6-1) will square off against Madrid (8-1).

“I’m very proud of our team.

We were faced with many injuries this year and did a great job of keeping a positive attitude throughout,” stated Coach Jon Pedersen. “ We felt like, when healthy, we were the second best team in the district, but football is like life at times and doesn’t always cooperate. We were lead by a great group of seniors who never let our focus waver.”

Coach Pedersen indicated that the highlights for this season included a victory over a 2A qualifying team, and wins versus Mt Ayr and I-35.

“We thank the seniors for their great leadership and look forward to working hard in the offseason to have a great season next year. Thanks to everyone that supports us in so many ways,” concluded Coach Pedersen.

The Cardinals were down by a mere 7 points at the half against the Trojans, but fell behind the eight ball in a big way in the third quarter as Pleasantville outscored them 21-7.

In the final frame, CD scored 7 more and held their opponent but it was too late.

The Cardinals finished the

night with 229 total offensive yards, while Pville recorded 302. The Cardinals did out pass the Trojans 140-96, but couldn’t match the ground attack as they only rushed for 89 yards compared to Pville’s 206.

The Cardinals suffered an early miscue when at the 8:43 mark in the 1st quarter the Trojans took a punt for a 60 yard touchdown. After this, the Cardinals settled in and held off their opponent for the remainder of the quarter.

The Cardinals caught a big break late in the 2nd quarter when senior Justin Shields picked off a pass and returned it 70 yards before being brought down at the 7 yard line. Quarterback Carter Boothe moved the ball another 2 yards closer on the next play, however on the ensuing play, Boothe’s pass was intercepted and returned 58 yards before being brought down.

After a series of solid tackles

by Rayden Boswell, Kyle Potter, Shields, Tyke Walker, and a sack

by Mickey Morgan, Pleasantville came up short and turned the ball over on downs with 20 seconds to go in the half.

The Cardinals chose to not attempt a play as Boothe took the knee to go into the break.

Pleasantville marched down the field to start the third quarter and capped off their advance with a 27 yard touchdown run at the 10:06 mark.

The P.A.T. was good.

The Cardinals answered with their first scoring drive of the night.

Walker hauled in the kick off and returned it 13 yards.

Kelso took the ensuing handoff

and scrambled 45 yards before being brought down. After an incomplete pass, Kelso ran the ball another 17 yards to the 4 yard line and then made his way to the end zone on the following play. The P.A.T. was good and the score was now 7-14.

However, with 5:32 to go, Pleasantville found the end zone again, this time on a 33 yard pass play. The P.A.T. was good.

The Cardinals, facing a 4th and 15, went for it and the pass fell incomplete to turn the ball over on downs.

On the next play, Pleasantville scrambled up the field for 65 yards and scored. After the P.A.T., the Cardinals trailed 7 to 28.

The Cardinals caught another break to open the 4th quarter as they successfully completed a hook and ladder play.

CD was facing 4th and 20.

Boothe connected with Cole Pedersen for 14 yards and before the play was over, Pedersen lateraled to Kelso who advanced the ball another 11 yards gaining a first down.

Boothe ran for 9 yards, followed by Kelso moving the ball another 3 yards for the first down at Pville’s 23 yard line.

With 10:44 to play in the game, Walker hauled in a pass and scored. Kelso split the uprights again, making it a 14-28 ball game. This was the last time CD found the end zone.

The Cardinal defense led by Shields, Walker and Kelso forced Pville to punt on 4th down and 6. However a few plays latter CD found themselves 4th down and 17. Boothe connected with Morgan but came up a two yards short.

The Cardinal defense remained solid as Trae Reed and Craig Beavers came up with stops, followed by Jared Johnson tackling a Pville receiver for a nice 9 yard loss. Wyatt Dale then stopped a Trojan ball carrier to bring up 4th and 11.

The Cardinals had just over a minute to pull a miracle out of the hat, but unfortunately with 31 seconds to go, a Boothe pass was intercepted.

Boothe completed 16 of 32

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Lukas Meyer (#21) looks for running room as Trae Reed (#56) works to open a gap in the Pleasantville defense.

Photo by Maizee Lindsey passes for 140 yards including a touchdown toss.

Kelso paced the squad in rushing with 10 carries for 83 yards. Boswell carried twice for 4 yards and Lukas Meyer once for 2 yards.

Morgan and Pedersen were Boothe’s favorite targets for the night. Morgan caught 7 for 61 yards while Pedersen hauled in 7 for 60 yards. Walker caught 2 for 19 yards, including a touchdown grab.

Kelso and Walker lead the defensive attack. Kelso had 7 tackles (4 solo, 6 assists) and Walker had 7 stops (5 solo, 4 assists). Beavers had 5.5 tackles (5 solo, 1 assist), Morgan 4 (2 solo, 4 assists), Johnson 4 solo tackles, Austin Barnes 4 solo tackles, Shields 3.5 (3 solo, 1 assist), Pedersen 2.5 (2 solo, 1 assist), Boothe 2.5 (2 solo, 1 assist), Potter 2 solo tackles, Dale 2 (1 solo, 2 assist), Reed 2 (1 solo, 2 assist), and Boswell 1 solo stop.

Boothe also had two punts for 43 yards. Pedersen had 1 kickoff return for 25 yards, Morgan had 2 for 23 yards, Walker had 1 for 13, and Kelso 1 for 5.

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district finish was easily the race of his career. It’s hard to put things into perspective at times because you might medal at one meet and then finish 41st at districts, but this was a spectacular race. He was the only athlete to almost PR on the difficult course and steadily passed guys on the hills. Nick would have posted a massive PR had this race been on a different course. It was one of the best district races the Cardinals have had in a long time.

Junior Jordan Mitchell finished 72nd as the team’s #2 man. Jordan stayed in the moment and competed hard the whole way and finished 14 spots higher than last year at districts.

Sophomore Nick Patience also a much improved athlete gave his all for the team in the race (73rd) and committed to running with or near our top 2-3 guys. He is now confident in where he can be in a race and has had a strong season for the team.

Senior Ben Savely finished his career with a gutsy run (75th). Ben had to battle through difficult moments earlier in the race than he

CD XC Great Final Team Race at Districts

Freshman Lauren Saxton was the lead XC runner placing 29th at Districts. Lauren’s race was the 8th best district finish by a Cardinal girl in school history and the 2nd best in the last 6 seasons.

By Reece Tedford

On Thursday, October 20, the Cardinal harriers’ season ended at the 2A District meet held at Atlantic. The teams knew going into it they would be faced with tough competition and a very challenging course. The runners did a great job mentally preparing for the challenge and then staying in the moment during the race.

My take away from the day overall is that the athletes didn’t get rattled by the mountain they were facing.

The course could have broke some of them and the competition could have intimidated them. Instead of letting it get to them they put together a great final team race this season.

As a coach I’m very satisfied with the team’s mental effort, how hard they competed, and how far they stretched themselves during the race.

The girls finished 11th as a team and were led by freshman Lauren Saxton in 29th. Lauren’s race was the 8th best district finish by a Cardinal girl in school history and the 2nd best in the last 6 seasons. Lauren went for it and had a lot of fight in her through the entire race. She shows promise as an athlete

who could progress to a state qualifier level in the future and has had a great freshman season.

Senior Addy Frank finished her career on a great race in 40th place-18 spots higher than last year at districts. Addy always gives great effort, but it seemed like a special effort in her final high school race. Addy’s career should inspire a lot of kids as she has progressed over a 6 year period more than any other athlete we’ve had.

Senior Teresa Borrero ran a great final race as well in 47th place. Teresa thrives on brutal and hilly courses due to her persistent pressure. She ran a ton of athletes down during the race and was a strong 3rd runner for the team.

Freshman Riley Bell had her best race (66th) of the season on a course that could have derailed people as no one was able to run season best times on it. She went for her goal and stretched herself mentally beyond where she has been before.

Senior Mary Lindsey who has stuck with this sport since 7th grade finished 73rd to round out the team score.

Mary kept overcoming those tough race moments, had some good stretches up some

Junior Nick Bishop lead the Cardinals XC team at Districts placing in 41st. Nick’s district finish was easily the race of his career.

hills and had a strong final mile. Her final mile was her best final mile of her career.

I would rank this as her best career race and certainly her best season.

Freshman Merry Stroup handled the pressure of competing at a difficult district meet well and didn’t let the hills defeat her. She finished 74th and kept a more competitive mindset through the race. She is making progress early in her career.

Freshman Maggie Frank bravely stepped in to the race (originally an alternate) after a varsity runner was unable to compete due to unforeseen circumstances. Maggie chose to run despite knowing what a big task it was. She has a strong mind, didn’t walk, and got to compete on a varsity district team with her older sister.

The boys finished 13th as a team and were led by junior Nick Bishop in 41st. Nick’s

would have liked, but kept fighting through the pain, competing, and passing guys.

That final mile he gave everything he had to finish strong.

Ben has been a tremendous leader for this season’s team impacting a lot of kids in a positive way.

Talented sophomore Conner Seymour finished as the team’s 5th runner in 80th.

Conner ran tough and moved hard earlier in the race today.

Conner got well outside his comfort zone and really responded for the team.

Nathan Stone (88th) who always is consistent and gives great effort finished as the team’s 6th man. Nathan has had a much improved season from a year ago.

Newcomer Cauy Spidle (92nd) who had been one of the team’s top runners gave it a go on an ankle that was feeling better, but got re aggravated on the hilly course.

Cauy was ready to go, but the course proved to be too much for the ankle and we hope to have him back next year and completely healthy.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Tristan Herink (smiling), grandson of Reiny and Sandy Kunze of Leon, participated in the Chicago Marathon that was held Sunday, Oct. 9.

I had a little help writing this column this week from sister-in-law Theresa. Her oldest son, Tristan (pictured above) participated in the grueling Chicago marathon a few weeks ago...this is her account of her and her two sisters Tami and Tonya, trying to stay ahead of Tristan and

see him multiple times along the route. oOo Hello from Texas! I am struggling on stationary bike, in my first mile, writing about the most incredible experience I have ever had........

Imagine for a minute you are in downtown Chicago with two of your best friends, who just happen to be your sisters, and you are cheering on your oldest son and 45,000 other runners with 1.7 million spectators on a beautiful 50 degree Sunday morning. I hope you can place your mind with us along our journey.

The experience began on Friday afternoon October

7th, 2016. I flew into Chicago O’Hare airport, while Tonya and Tami made the 403 mile trek, by car, to Chicago Illinois. We met up at the Gwen Hotel (accommodations similar to that in the movie “Pretty Woman”.)

Friday and Saturday included eating, site seeing, more eating, walking and more eating (Thanks Tami for your attempt to teach us to eat proper with a well-balanced protein, carbs and fat but maybe next time), and we also utilized Uber for our long distance transportation, thanks to my husband Joe, who downloaded the app.

Saturday afternoon, my son Tristan, and his Notre Dame college roommate/running partner Chris, had arrived. We met them at the hotel then we went out with them to eat again and to catch up and “prep” them for the big run.

See our pattern: Eat, walk, eat, Uber, eat, drive, Mass and eat. I don’t think any of us girls really knew what was yet to come........tomorrow for the BIG Marathon.

Tristan and Chris ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9, for a charity team of “Our Lady of the Angels.”

While Tristan and Chris were in a meeting we took Tristan’s car and got some groceries for them and a care package for the next day; which included Motrin, water, band-aids, deodorant and chocolates. At first the boys thought we were crazy ladies, but the next day they thanked us several times.

Us three ladies enjoyed some more midnight snacks on our little evening adventure.

Now for the BIG DAY! Sunday, October 9th, 2016 was the 39th anniversary race of the Chicago Marathon. The race was limited to 45,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

Tristan Herink was number 10905 and we all downloaded

his personal tracking number so we could follow him and Chris the entire race.

At 07:42 their running journey began.........Our hearts were racing for them all and the three of us girls were either screaming or bawling for joy! It was such an emotional roller coaster. You felt their Adrenalin and it made you want to whoop, holler, yawp, yoo hoo or yowl! I’m emotional right now just “feeling” the day. We are so proud of ALL those that participated whether they were running with their own two feet, were in a wheelchair manually driven by their arm(s), blind running with a guide, wearing a prosthetic, running while juggling, running in sandals or a dress. They all had a personal story and were running for a charitable cause. How could your day get any better then that?

Well let me tell you........it did........as each one crossed the mile marker 24 and 25. To see them running that last mile was priceless........They knew they had accomplished a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.

Oh what a spectacular day!

Tristan ran his personal best time of 3:40 (3 hours and 40 minutes). The smiles on his face every time he saw us was so fulfilling. We asked him when he decided to run this marathon and he said last summer when he had his knee surgery and was on the operating table. The words that come to my mind are Imagine-Believe-Achieved..........

Tristan we are so proud of you!

Let me explain a few minor details. It wasn’t easy for the three of us sisters either.

We made it to mile markers 1, 4, 7.5, 13.1, 17, 20, 24-25. “Map Quest” Tonya had studied the official marathon map for days and was our navigator.

Sit back and let me tell you about our “Mini” Marathon.

With the help of her fit-bit we

took 23,096 steps, which is equivalent to 10.04 miles. We were either walking, walking fast, walking faster, running or riding on the Red, Blue or Green train, known as the L (Tami thought we were supposed to be on a bus and if it weren’t for Tonya we would still be on the bus).

I must confess, after the race we paid $20 for a full block ride on a bicycle cart, peddled by a young man, as we tried to make our way to the runner reunite area. Kinda crazy yes, but it sure was nice to sit down and rest our feet.

Our reunion with our “satisfied” runners was just as emotional. Music was blasting, people were hugging and crying, everyone was so happy! Such an amazing place to be. We took pictures and celebrated their great victory together before we had to say our goodbyes.

The girls dropped me off at the airport. The airplane ride home was pretty quiet and my mind couldn’t relax, but my body was physically exhausted. I thought about the unforgettable weekend and I was filled with gratitude.

Thanksgiving for God, my family and the ability to see, hear, speak, smell, taste and feel the earth below my feet.

I want to spread this joy to all and I wanted to thank you for

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your part in my journey.

Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

May the Blessings of Love, Peace and Joy fill your Life! oOo Thanks for the help this week Theresa. I’m proud of you all for learning to navigate the “windy city”. oOo Starting Tuesday (Oct. 25) we will all have something else to watch and talk about besides the election, for a while any way. We can turn our attention to the World Series. Dad always enjoyed watching the Series, as well. Since the Yankees aren’t in it I guess I will be rooting for the Cubbies. Ha! oOo Hard to believe October is just about over. Be mindful this weekend and especially on the evening of Monday, October 31 when there will be many little ghouls and goblins out meandering around. Watch out for the little ones. Happy Halloween. Until the next time...

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Central Trail FFA Shows Excellence at CDE Day in Osceola

Dairy Foods: Aurora Jones

Members of the Central Trail FFA chapter traveled to the Clarke County Fairgrounds on September 20 for CDE (career development event) Day where close to 800 FFA members gathered to showcase their judging skills.

Twelve Central Trail FFA members hit the road to compete in a variety of events, from livestock judging to dairy foods.

The Central Trail chapter had several highlights from the day.

The Advanced Horse Judging Team placed 4th in their event, while the Novice Livestock Judging Team placed 12th overall.

Aurora Jones once again made a great showing in

FFA Knowledge: Deacon Brammer and Chandler Smith

Advanced Livestock Judging: Gideon Porter and Grant Smith

Dairy Foods Judging and was the 3rd high individual in the competition. Maizee Lindsey was the 8th high individual in Novice Livestock Judging, and Chandler Smith came in 12th in FFA Knowledge.

Those attending the event from Central Trail FFA were; Morgan Nordyke, Maizee Lindsey, Alaina Applegate, and Riley Bell who competed in Novice Livestock Judging.

Competing in Advanced Livestock Judging were Gideon Porter and Grant Smith.

Representing the Central Trail FFA in Advanced Horse Judging were Chania Vos, Amy Harkins, and Caylee Schmidt.

Aurora Jones represented the chapter in Dairy Foods Judging, and in FFA Knowledge Chandler Smith and Deacon Brammer represented us.

“It was a great day for students to display their knowl-

Novice Livestock: Alaina Applegate, Maizee Lindsey, Morgan Nordyke, and Riley Bell.

edge and also gain new skills in their selected area,” stated Rosa Sondag, FFA Advisor.

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HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

THANK YOU VETERAN

Veteran Appreciation Luncheon If you are a Veteran, we would like to honor you.

You, and one guest, are cordially invited to our event honoring the American Veteran. The meal will be catered by Cater 2 U. RESERVATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

Date:

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Time:

Lunch to begin at Noon, short program to follow

Where: Central Decatur High School Commons 1201 NE Poplar Street, Leon RSVP: Samantha Schaff, Decatur County VA Administrator Hosted by the

Decatur County Veterans Affairs Office.

Phone: 641-446-7494 Toll Free: 877-791-1114 E-mail: decctyva@grm.net

Program to include 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration

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