Sports, July 5th

By Parker Testa · Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 9:35 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball played 2 games in the Rick Doran Classic at Iowa City West High School on Saturday. The Panthers were defeated by Davenport Central 7-3 in the first game of the day. Savana Walls went 2 for 3 and RBI in Game 1. Saige Burchett also had an RBI. Ty Alter pitched 6 full innings allowing 7 runs, 4 earned on 8 hits with 2 walks and 1 strikeout. Mount Pleasant was defeated by West Liberty 6-2 in Game 2 to conclude their regular season. Junior Jordan Crooks hit an RBI double while pinch hitting for Bethany Drury. Myah Starr pitched 5 innings allowing 6 runs, 4 earned on 5 hits with 6 walks and 1 strikeout. The Panthers will be back on the field for their first postseason game against Fairfield on Thursday at 7:00 PM in Fairfield. You can catch live coverage of that game on KILJ.

Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball will travel to Iowa City tonight for a contest against Bettendorf. The game will be played at Duane Banks Stadium on the University of Iowa campus and is set to begin at 5:00 PM.

New London

New London Varsity Baseball came down with their first loss of the season Friday in the first game of a doubleheader with Anamosa with a Game 1 final of 3-0. Senior Seth Bailey went 3 for 3. Senior Josh Catala went 1 for 1 at the plate with a walk. Seth Bailey pitched 4.1 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned on 6 hits with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts.

The Tigers were victorious 11-2 over Anamosa in Game 2 Friday. Senior Kooper Schulte went 1 for 4 with 3 RBIs and a sacrifice fly. Senior Dereck Santiago went 3 for 5 with 3 doubles and 2 RBIs. Senior Josh Catala was awarded the win, pitching 5 full innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts. New London Baseball finished the year 25-1 overall and they are back on the field tonight for their second-round postseason matchup with Pekin at New London Jr/Sr High School. That game is set for 7:00 PM and you can catch live coverage on KILJ.

New London Varsity Softball was defeated by Lone Tree 9-7 in the first round of the Class 1A-Region 8 first round on Friday night. Sophie Malott went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Olivia Hester went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Marlianna Woodsmall pitched 6 full innings allowing 9 runs, 8 earned on 9 hits with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Winfield-Mt. Union

Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Softball was defeated by Holy Trinity Catholic Friday night by a score of 9-5. Melina Oepping went 2 for 2 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Josie Nelson went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored.

Panther Hoopla Camp

Coming up on July 20th and 21st, Mount Pleasant High School is hosting the Panther Hoopla Basketball camp. Panther Hoopla is a southeast Iowa basketball camp offering fundamental skill sessions for girls and boys 3rd through 8th grade. This two-day camp will provide you a great opportunity to get in the gym and practice skills to help you all season long. More information can be found on the Panther Hoopla Facebook page as well as the KILJ Facebook page.

This Day in Sports History

1975 – Arthur Ashe became the first African-American man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors in four sets.

1998 – Roger Clemens (Toronto Blue Jays) got his 3,000th career strikeout.

2005 – Roger Federer won his 15th Grand Slam tennis title.

House Fire in Burlington

By Kadie Johannson · Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 6:53 am CDT

At 5:04 PM Monday July 4, 2022 the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 3011 Market Street in Burlington. Upon arrival firefighters found light smoke coming from the west end of the attic. Firefighters were able to locate a small fire in the attic above the electrical panel. The fire was brought under control by 5:32 PM.

The duplex rental house is owned by Larry Graham and occupied by Laura Talbott and is insured. The fire was contained to the attic with smoke damage throughout and water damage in the kitchen. Damages are estimated at $20,000. Working smoke detectors were present, but the fire was discovered before they activated. The Red Cross has been called for victim assistance.

The cause of the fire is electrical in nature and is considered accidental.

Eleven Burlington firefighters responded to the call and were assisted by nine West Burlington firefighters and four Mediapolis firefighters responding on automatic aid. Officers with the Burlington Police Department and Alliant Energy also assisted at the scene. There were no injuries. Firefighters cleared the scene at 7:09 PM

Daily Jail Count

By Kadie Johannson · Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 6:50 am CDT

Henry County Jail

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Date:   7-5-2022______

JAIL COUNT

   20_    Henry County Inmates

  46      Out of County Contract Inmates              

  66       TOTAL

Marilyn Leichty

By Kadie Johannson · Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 6:46 am CDT

Marilyn Kay Leichty, 80, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa passed away on August 15, 2021. Marilyn was born in Mount Pleasant on June 30, 1941, the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Roth) Graber. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and continued on in her education to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Goshen College. Her postgraduate education included master’s degrees in nursing and sociology, as well as a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Iowa.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Norman Hoyt Leichty on May 19, 1974. They were married for 47 years and had three children together. Her career as a nurse and professor of nursing and sociology included instruction at Hesston College, Director of Nursing at Goshen College and Iowa Wesleyan University, and Director of Sociology at Iowa Wesleyan University. She volunteered at The Crowded Closet and The Fellowship Cup and was a member of the board of the Parkview Home. She was an active member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church and served in several capacities throughout her life. Marilyn enjoyed spending time in her garden and turning the harvest into innovative meals and canned goods. She promoted critical thinking and inclusion of those on the fringes of society.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Norman and their three children: Ellen Leichty and Mitchell Havard of Christiana, PA, Jonathan and Amanda Bleichty of Mount Pleasant, IA, and Mary Leichty and Andrew Gingerich of Canby, OR, as well as four grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Gerald Graber of Freeman, SD and Russel Graber of Hesston, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa PBS in celebration of her dedication to education.

A memorial service will be held at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 am.

Two Vehicle Collision

By Theresa Rose · Monday, July 4th, 2022 at 9:33 am CDT

July 1 at about 4:30 pm Mount Pleasant Police investigated a motor vehicle collision in the 1500 block of East Washington Street.  It was determined that Wyatt Schroeder was driving a truck eastbound.  He didn’t see a vehicle driven by Bonnie Kremer that was waiting to make a left turn  into a private drive. Schroeder swerved but couldn’t avoid a collision with the Kremer vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Change of Date

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:49 am CDT

The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date.

Guy E. Ogilvie

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:25 am CDT

Guy E. Ogilvie, 88, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Guy was born May 18, 1934, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Percy Leon and Pearl Lillian (Beedle) Ogilvie. After graduating from high school, Guy enlisted in the Navy. On May 24, 1958, Guy was united in marriage to Ardis Jacobson in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The couple had lived in the Mount Pleasant community since 1974. Guy used the experience he gained from working in boiler rooms in the Navy and furthered his training to become a Boiler Inspector for insurance companies. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, former congregational president, and enjoyed being a youth group leader with Ardis. Guy loved doing yardwork or finding a project to remodel; most of all, he loved attending his grandchildren’s activities.

Guy is survived by four children, Terri (Dale) Schinstock of Urbandale, Tracy (Cal) Bloebaum of Mount Pleasant, Jeffrey Ogilvie of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thomas (Rebecca) Ogilvie of Iowa City; nine grandchildren, Michael Schinstock, Blake (Heather) Lyon, Mindy (Zach) Lyon, Nick (Leah) Lyon, Sydney Ogilvie, Sam (Amy) Ogilvie, Fred Ogilvie, Frannie Ogilvie, Frank Ogilvie; great granddaughter Evelyn Byrum; sister Lois Ogilvie of Roseville, Minnesota and brother Don (Cindy) Ogilvie of Motley, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ardis, and brother Leon Ogilvie.

 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant. Pastor Mike Scudder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. The funeral service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will be present to greet friends. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Guy and his family.

Norman Boshart (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:09 am CDT

D. Norman Boshart, 86, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.

Norman was born on March 19, 1936, near Olds, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Geneva (Orendorff) Boshart. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1954. Norman was united in marriage to Ermadine Miller on August 28,1956, at the Wellman Mennonite Church. He served in 1W service at Salem Children’s Home for three years in Flanagan, Illinois.  The couple made their home in the Wayland community where Norman farmed for 47 years. Norman was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and Wayland Area Antique Tractor Club. He served on the Allis Connections board.  In his younger years he enjoyed volunteering with MDS.  He enjoyed working on antique tractors and attending the Old Threshers Reunion.

Norman is survived by his wife Ermadine; four children, Veronica (Kelly) Slagel of Wayland, Karla (Gail) Roth of Hesston, KS, Merlin (Annette) Boshart of Kalona, David (Shana) Boshart of  Elkhart, IN; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a sister LuAnn (Arnold) Ladwig of Denver, CO; and a brother-in-law George VanWyngarden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Virginia VanWyngarden.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wayland.  Pastor Rachelle Luitjens will officiate.  Burial will be in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3-7 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 pm.  A memorial fund has been established for Sugar Creek Cemetery and Wayland First Responders.  The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Norman and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.co