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The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 30,
July 27, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     Have you ever seen so many bikers as a few days ago?  I am told many bikers preferred to ride thru Odebolt on to Lake View and then hook up with the Sauk Bike Trail (Sauk Rail Trail) on towards Carroll. Something tells me that there were plenty of RAGBRAIERS around the local area for everyone to see.
     Not to change the subject, however, I am getting many comments from around town about some unsightly properties. Trust me, it will be at the top of my list for the next City Council meeting.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Chronicle Staff,
     Thank you so much for all of your help publicizing Creek Days 2006! We really appreciate being able to run Creek Days News leading up to the big weekend, and we appreciate all of the coverage the week of and the weeks after Creek Days.
     Thanks for working so closely with us and being so willing to accommodate our needs! We look forward to working with you again next year.
     With gratitude,
     The Odebolt Development Corporation
Dennis Sykes, Matt Raasch, Tandy Reis, Beth Wulf, Mark Reis, Jason Wulf, Carl Hemer, Bill Tysor, Jann Murphy, & Alex Murphy.

Another Letter to the Editor in this week’s Chronicle expresses concern about poisonings of cats in downtown Odebolt the night of July 11. Read the letter in this week’s Chronicle.

Iowa Corn Growers—Members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) have chosen two new growers and re-elected seven current board members to the ICGA board of directors. Jim Meyer, Odebolt, Sac County, USDA Crop Reporting District #4, was re-elected to a three-year term.

Bible School—Arthur Evangelical Free Church is conducting an evening Bible school from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., July 31 through August 4 at the church in Arthur. Friday night parents and friends are invited to watch a short program from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments.

Area Student
Ashley Schultz of Odebolt has been named to the Briar Cliff University’s Dean’s List for the third term of the 2005-2006 academic year.

Book Signing—The Odebolt Public Library hosted a book signing for Beverly Royster Veengaas on July 7. Her book is Brushy Crick Kids. Read the article by Chronicle reporter Carma S. Reinert in this week’s issue.

Wedding—Do you miss the days when newspaper wedding write-ups had details of the bridal gown, what the groom wore, what the wedding party wore, the flowers, the table decorations at the reception? The Chronicle still publishes these wonderful articles. This week’s issue has a very descriptive account of a March wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt and the reception at the Odebolt Community Center. Read it, and you can visualize the wedding in your mind’s eye.

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August 3rd Ida County Courier - O-A School Board discusses science room project in special session; school registration times set; Friday is deadline for filing papers for school board elections; post-RAGBRAI report.

Excerpts from the Odebolt History Pages
ODEBOLT OBSERVER
Vol. 2, No. 5, AUGUST 3, 1881
F. R. BENNETT, PUBLISHER

--You may shoot prairie chickens after August 15th.
--The railroad fare from Chicago to New York is down to $7.
--H. F. Warneke, the new grain and stock man, reports business as booming.
--The flax mill shut down for the season last week. It will resume work when the new crop of straw is ready to work.
--Rev. H. T. Martin preached last Sabbath at the Levey school house in the morning, and Presiding Elder Layton in the evening.
--The new residence of W. A. Helsell, in West Wheeler addition, is now ready for the plasterers. Messrs. Graham and Conklin are the builders.
--Over thirty-five dwellings and business houses are now in different stages of construction here. There are many more in contemplation, but it is impossible to state the number with accuracy.
--The editor of the Reporter [the other Odebolt newspaper at the time] takes the ladies of the W. C. T. U. to task for something they are alleged to have said concerning his course on the temperance question, and then goes on to define his position. He is not very lucid in his statements, but we think he means to say that he will oppose the proposed constitutional amendment. If we are correct, we congratulate him upon arriving at so sound a conclusion, and shall look to see the Reporter give the dogma of prohibition some hard knocks in the fight that is to come.

NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of cows in the town of Odebolt, forbidding the hitching of cows in the alleys at night. All cows so found hitched hereafter, will be removed by the marshal at the expense of the owner.
By order of the Council.
S. KENNEDY, Marshal.
(Click here to read more!)

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 29,
July 20, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     One more reminder for you entrepreneurs, approximately 1500 RAGBRAI support vehicles will be traveling thru Odebolt on Monday, July 24th. It will be interesting to see how clever our roadside vendors will be in trying to attract these vehicles to stop at their particular roadside spots. Good luck!
     Incidentally, while I am on the subject of RAGBRAI, if you want to get a look at the RAGBRAIERS riding their bikes, Kiron or Boyer would be good places to go. They will be passing thru, or near by, on Monday the 24th. Could be fun!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Visit Us at the Fair! The Sac County 4-H members invite you to visit their presentations, exhibits and livestock shows at the Sac County Fair, which will take place at the Sac County Fairgrounds in Sac City, July 27-July 30. Read the complete article in this week’s Chronicle.

Coloring Contest--Buy extra copies of this week’s Chronicle so your children or grandchildren can color the drawing on Page 3. Take the colored pages to the Sac County Fair Office by Thursday, July 27 to be judged. Age groups: 4-6; 7-9; 10-12. 1st place $7; 2nd place $5; 3rd place $3.

Siouxland Master Chorale at Rose Festival—Barb and Rick Votrobeck and Lucy Huldeen, all of Odebolt, sang with the Siouxland Master Chorale recently during the Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon. Read the complete article and see the photographs in this week’s Chronicle.

Letter to the Editor—
     The women of the Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary are deeply appreciative of the community’s support of their programs.
We appreciate the 4th and 5th grade students and teachers for participating in the successful poppy poster contest in May.
     We acknowledge everyone who made the May poppy distribution a positive effort, especially the businesses that allowed us to stand and distribute: Meta Bank, Odebolt State Bank, United Bank of Iowa, Jamboree Foods, Cubby’s, Sparky’s of Odebolt and Arthur, and the Post Office.
     Recognition goes to Odebolt Women’s Club, Tuesday Club, and Ingleside Club for monetary support towards Girls State expenses and to Dani Trimble for driving her convertible in the Creek Days Parade with Kandi Neville.
     We respect Renae Babcock as the Legion’s caretaker of the listing of the names for the Avenue of Flags, and the Post Office for permitting the Legion to display the flags. We value Barb Votrobeck and the O-A Band for their participation in a meaningful service Memorial Day at the cemetery.
     We recognize Caroll Kies of Caroll’s Kitchen for providing a warm atmosphere and great food for our meetings and Barb Girvan Horak for her Odebolt web site endeavors.
   It’s definitely true that It Takes a Village. Odebolt and Arthur, you have made our programs possible, and we salute you!
     Phyllis Tiefenthaler
     Pres. ALA Post #313

Odebolt Museum—(excerpted from June 28 minutes)
     A person from Dordt College, Sioux Center, called requesting information concerning rattlesnake history in the area.
[from the Odebolt History Pages: click the link and do a "find" for snake!]
www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/history.html
www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/biography/pioneer_a_s_teaquist.html
www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/chronicle1903_2.html

     Carol Auen has resigned as curator of the museum. Her last day as curator will be June 30, 2006.
     It was noted that Jim’s TV had loaned the museum a freezer for the sale of ice cream bars during Creek Days. In appreciation of this help and support, the secretary will write a note of thanks.

Odebolt Public Library Board—(excerpted from June 12 minutes) The Summer Reading Program has been well received by both participants and parents with good, but varying attendance numbers. The two new computers have been very well received by the public. Jack Bensley has donated two chairs, plus a possible future third one.
     Rachel Wallace reported for the Building and Grounds Committee: She has met with Hasselhoff and the ridge roll has been opened further, plus three new vents are now installed in the roof. The mold has been painted with Clorox water and needs to be re-checked in the fall. There may be some possibility of the city helping with the floor problem expenses. Greg Neville has cut off the inside door bottom, and it now closes.

Obituaries

Gladys Hausman
     Gladys Hausman, age 87, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of the Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Gary Scharrer officiated the service, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa.
     Born September 20, 1918, in Kiron, Iowa, Gladys Augusta Hausman was the daughter of Gustuf and Augusta (Johnson) Hedberg. She attended country school in Sac County.
     Gladys was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, gardening, canning, and being with her family and grandchildren.
     Survivors include three children, James Monroe, Mavis (Phillip) Hast, and Tom Monroe, all of Ida Grove; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward in 1977; three grandchildren, Kristna, Steven and Daniel; and two brothers, Carl and Everette Hedberg.

Dorothy Kyle
     Long time Yreka, CA resident Dorothy Fay Kyle passed away at her home with family and loved ones by her side on July 6, 2006, after a tough battle with cancer.
     Dorothy was born March 29, 1944 in Decatur, Nebraska to Byrl and Stella Johnson.
     Dorothy is survived by three daughters and a son; ten brothers and sisters, including Dale Johnson of Denison, Barbara Stan and Bernice Murr of Odebolt, Richard Johnson of Ida Grove, Dee Johnson of Arthur and Mattie Johnson of Ida Grove. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and three granddaughters.
     A memorial service was held on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Girdner Funeral Chapel.

Area Student
Kevin Down of Odebolt attended one of the two-day sessions of the University of Northern Iowa’s First-Year Orientation & Registration on June 19 and 20 and June 22 and 23.

TROJAN TRIUMPH

Read accounts of the Trojanettes’ and Trojans’ final games of the regular season on the diamond.

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IT'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
AT THE PRAIRIE PEDLAR, JULY 29TH!

     For One Day Only It's Ho! Ho! Ho! not Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! at the Prairie Pedlar in rural Odebolt. Celebrate Christmas in July at the garden on Saturday, July 29th with a preview of the holiday season that features a homespun Christmas with gifts from Nature.
     With the air-conditioners on high, the chicken coop is being transformed into a Winter Wonderland where visitors can discover new folksy Santas, unique trees, and charming snowmen
guaranteed to melt the heart away.
     The event is free to the public who will enjoy sounds of the season and an assortment of old-fashioned Christmas cookies. Guests are also welcome to craft their own clove-studded pomander ball or string an herb-and-spice garland. All Santa collectors are welcome!
     The holiday festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m..
     The Prairie Pedlar is located at 1609 270th Street, north of Odebolt.
     For more information, call 712-668-4840

Lois E. Sorensen, age 71, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes with burial in Odebolt Cemetery.
      Obituary at Ida County Courier

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 28,
July 13, 2006
 

The Mayor Sez…
     I trust everyone got thru the 4th of July holiday O.K. Fortunately, we have a lot of summer left to enjoy. Some rain would just about put everyone in jolly good spirits.
     I have just received a communication from the RAGBRAI director informing me to alert all businesses to the fact that an estimated 1500 vehicles will be traveling along Hwy. 175 (thru Odebolt) in support of the bike riders that will be close to our city. The approximate dates will be July 24th and 25th . From past experience I know a lot of support people will be looking for food, especially sweet corn, pizza, chips, watermelon, cantaloupe, and liquid refreshments. Might be worth looking into.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 27,
July 6, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     My epistle for today is about resurfacing Hwy. 175 next year. It seems as though no matter how hard we try (suggested use of injunction, petition, or whatever) the DOT has evidently made a deal with the concrete contractors to resurface 9 miles of road with Odebolt right in the middle. If they would continue the asphalt overlay as they propose to do from Ida Grove thru Arthur to the Ida/Sac County line, we would have a pilot car and at least one way traffic all next summer, however, as I understand it, that is not meant to be. They SAY they MAY do it in sections; one section to be done west of town and then the next section to be done east of town. They SAY they will provide entry and exit access for all businesses during construction with an agate or rock lay down. None of this is verifiable until we sit down to a pre-construction meeting that will be later this year. They SAY they will keep Hwy. 39 open at all times at our intersection connecting to M43 North. If anybody believes any or all of the above I have a bridge I would like to sell you!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Arthur School up for Sale - The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District is taking sealed bids for the Arthur School, Bus Garage, and property until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, July 11, 2006.  Contact the school at (712) 668-2289 for information.

UBI Provided $2 Million in Housing Loans--Heather Honkomp, USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Specialist, recognized United Bank of Iowa as a top participant in Rural Development's Guaranteed Rural Housing Program. United Bank of Iowa partnered with Rural Development to provide loans totaling $2,186,118 to assist 40 Iowa families with home ownership in 2005. United Bank of Iowa has locations in Arthur, Kiron and Odebolt. Read the full story in The Chronicle.

Sac County Cattlemen--At their June 26 steak fry, the Sac County Cattlemen's Association auctioned scholarship trophies. Among the purchasers were Duane Schofield, United Bank of Iowa in Odebolt and Arthur; Thad Diersen of Pioneer and Larry Schulte of UAP. They are pictured holding the trophies in this week's Chronicle.

 Looking at Five Generations!--Louise Rabe attended her great-great grandniece's baby shower held in Manilla, Iowa on Saturday, June 10, 2006. There were five generations present. Pictured in The Chronicle are great-great-grand aunt Louise McFarland Rabe, great-grandmother Rochell Hixon Wilson, grandfather Timothy Wilson, and Nicholas Wilson holding his daughter, Eryn Lee Wilson. Louise will be moving back to ONRC shortly.

Area Students

Kristopher Thayer of Odebolt was named to both the Chancellor's List and Dean's List at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the Spring 2006 semester.

Odebolt students named to the Des Moines Area Community College's Spring Semester lists were Daniel Olson, President's List, and Jamie Koch, Dean's List.

Josh Schramm of Odebolt was named to Iowa Lakes Community College Spring semester dean's list.

(from the June 29 Chronicle): The following area students were named to the Iowa State University 2006 spring semester Dean's List: Nathaniel M. Knop of Arthur; Tim D. Youngquist of Kiron; and Kevin W. Bloyer, Mark C. Currie, Steven J. Leege, Alison L. Neumann, Clayton P. Neumann, and Katie A. Schroeder, all of Odebolt.

TROJAN TRIUMPH

Youth Visit Nation's Capital--Ashley Larson of Kiron was among the more than 1,400 high school students from across the country who participated in the Rural Electric Youth tour held June 10-15, 2006, in Washington, D.C. Ashley was sponsored by Western Iowa Power Cooperative (WIPCO). In addition to taking in the sights and sounds of the nation's capital, all the state groups convened for Rural Electric Youth Day on June 12 to learn from public figures and other inspirational speakers. Read the complete article in this week's Chronicle.

O-A Softball Teams--See photos of the 1st-2nd grade, and 3rd-4th grade softball teams, along with their coaches.

Read reports of Trojans baseball games and Trojanettes softball games.

Cumulative Folders--Students or parents may pick up cumulative records at any time from the high school office. Records are held for five years after graduation.

Obituary: Dalia D. “Monty” Mehrhoff, age 83, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
     Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 3rd, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Rev. Kathy Spracklin officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
     Monty was born October 6, 1922, in Prescott, AZ, the daughter of Lamberto and Concetcion (Caviedez) Monreal. She graduated from Prescott High School and received her nursing degree in Tucson, AZ.
     On May 16, 1945, Dalia was united in marriage to Francis Arnold Mehrhoff in Pecos, TX. They lived in Las Vegas until the late 1940s when they moved to Odebolt. She helped Francis some with farming, worked as a nurse at the Ida Grove Hospital and did private duty nursing, but her biggest job, and the one she loved the most, was taking care of her six children and providing a loving and comfortable home for her family.
Through the years she followed her children’s activities at school and cherished the special times with her grandchildren and their activities. Monty was an avid card player and especially enjoyed a good game of bridge. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, a member of the U. M. W., and taught Bible School.
     Survivors include her husband, Francis; six children: Patrick Mehrhoff and wife Christa of Forest Lake, MN, Mark Mehrhoff and wife Patricia of Apple Valley, MN, Peggy Billings and husband Jim of Vinton, IA, Rex Mehrhoff of Anita, IA, Jay Mehrhoff and wife Yvette of Chicago, IL, and Kay Nelson and husband Dan of Phoenix, AZ. Other survivors include her seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ercie Jurado of Tucson, AZ, and Rosemary Chavez and husband Arthur of Lakewood, CA; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
     Monty was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Albert; and sisters, Sally, Gail, Tillie, and Nellie.

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July 3rd City Council Minutes are on-line
(.pdf file will open in another window)
 - Sykes reports on Creek Days.
 - Plans to help with fuel costs for Main Street Cafe
 - Citizens are reminded to recycle as much as possible
 - Ordinance #02.06 concerning Jake Brakes
 - Stop signs to be installed on 6th St. & Dewey
 - Carol Auen resigns Odebolt Museum Curator position
 ... More

NEW  from the Odebolt History Pages
Interview with Jack Krusenstjerna

Huldeen Trio Performs at Kiron Baptist July 9   
      The Huldeen Trio will lead worship at the Kiron Baptist Church Sunday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. The trio includes Lucy Huldeen of Odebolt, Barb Votrobeck of Arthur, and Gwen Ecklund of Denison.
     The typical order of worship will be observed with the addition of musical responses to the liturgy and Children's Sermon by the Trio.
     The sermon will be atypical, however. It will be a series of scripture readings, each of which will be followed by an anthem supporting the reading. Scriptures are read by spouses Rick Votrobeck and Arlan Ecklund.
     The Huldeen Trio has led worship in many churches over the past twenty-plus years. The trio has also performed at many community and political events over the last twenty-five years.
     Join the Huldeen Trio at Kiron Baptist Church at 10:30 July 9 for an uplifting worship experience.
 - submitted by Barb Votrobeck.