Midwest Old Threshers Reunion is in need of more individuals with easily accessible homes to open their homes for the
“local In-Home Stay Program.” According to the program’s coordinator, Lori Shoultz, the current list has been exhausted.
Many visitors are still looking for a place to stay during the 2023 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on August 31 thru
September 4. Homeowners interested in opening their homes to an Old Threshers visitor should contact Lori Shoultz at
309-791-7689.
Cynthia Houston
Henry County Supervisors Agenda, June 7th
Henry County Supervisors
100 E Washington St Ste 202
Mt Pleasant IA 52641
Fax: 319-385-3601
Chad White, Chairman 319-385-0759 Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman 319-385-0760 Greg Moeller, Member 319-385-0761
AGENDA
June 8, 2023
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approve Claims
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
The Board of Supervisors meets regularly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings usually beginning at 9:00 AM. All meetings are open to the public unless, for purposes described in Code of Iowa Chapter 21, a closed meeting is necessary or advisable to protect the interests of individuals or the County. All persons are invited to take an active roll in Henry County government. Agenda appointments will need to be scheduled through Henry County Auditor’s Office. You may address the Board (without an appointment) while they are in session if you are willing to wait your turn at an unscheduled agenda time.
First Presbyterian Church to Kick Off Their Matthew 25 Summer Film Series June 19th
Mt. Pleasant, IA- The Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church will be showing “Jerry’s Last Mission” on Monday, June 19th, from 7 pm to 9 pm. The film will be the first in their Matthew 25 Summer Film Series.
“Jerry’s Last Mission” is a documentary about Jerry Yellin, a Fairfield resident, detailing his time in the military during World War II as a P-51 fighter pilot who flew combat missions in over Iwo Jima and Japan. The story pivots to his life after the military and the post-traumatic stress that followed fighting in the war. Yellin dealt with survivor’s guilt and thoughts of suicide in his return to civilian life.
Yellin worked to overcome his PTSD when his son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot, who survived the war due to being sent off to another assignment in China. Despite the perceived differences, the two became friends after realizing they had more similarities. Working through his adversity, Yellin would travel and talk about his experiences and becoming a man who urges peace.
Yellin met Jim Belilove, the Executive Director, in Fairfield along with Louisa Merino, who was working for David Lynch Foundation Television when she was interested in making his story become film. The film was shown at Dubuque’s Film Festival in late April of this year.
Belilove will be in attendance to have a one-hour discussion about the film. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 902 S Walnut Street, Mt. Pleasant.
Tiger Food Pantry in New London Critical Needs
The Tiger Food Pantry in New London is asking for help. Food pantries all over the state are feeling the strain of the food supply from the Iowa Food Bank as deliveries continue to shrink. In order to provide patrons with nutritious menu items, the Tiger Food Pantry is in critical need of canned vegetables (mostly corn, carrots and peas), canned fruit (anything but pineapple), and they will continue to alert the public with two or three critical needs each month. The Tiger Food Pantry is located at 106 W. Wilson St. in New London, IA and open Thursdays 3:30-6pm and Saturdays 9-11am for drop offs.
James Leroy Frank
James Leroy Frank, 72, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home.
James was born on August 21, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Lewis H. and Arlene (Wagner) Frank Jr. James served his country in the United States Marine Core and was stationed in Hawaii. He was a welder and fabricator for different companies thru out his working years. He worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid outdoorsman, emjoying fishing, camping and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his children, Justin Frank of Hills, Jessica Armer of Bradford, Arkansas and Michelle Gillespie of Florida, three grandchildren, his mother, Arlene Frank of Mt. Pleasant, his brothers and sisters, Steven Frank, Dennis Frank, Mark Allen Frank, Shirley Fitzer, Ernest Frank and Susan Russell.
James was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Frank Jr., and one brother, Leonard (Butch) Frank.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.
Ray Dean Gillespie
Ray Dean Gillespie, 75, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Ray’s family will host a celebration of his life on Monday, June 12, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rome Lunchbox. According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy FunEral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.
City of Mt. Pleasant Community Development Committee Agenda
Agenda
City of Mount Pleasant
Community Development Committee
June 7th, 2023, 8:00 am
The Community Development Committee of the City of Mount Pleasant will meet Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 8:00 AM, at Central Park Coffee Co., 111 W Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant, IA.
- Approve minutes from previous meeting.
- Review sign permit application for The Main Street Art Gallery/The Chasmacian Crafter, 106 S Main St.
- Open Forum
- Adjourn