The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 34,
August 26, 2010

Early Deadlines    Labor Day is Monday, September 6 and The Chronicle offices will be closed. All news and ads for The Chronicle and Greensaver are due in by noon on Thursday, September 2.

Retirement Party for Caroll
Caroll Kies, manager of Caroll's Kitchen, was honored at a retirement party held August 18 in Jesse's building. The party was organized by her employees, with many customers and friends in attendance. (photo)

Thank You - Thank You

I am retiring from the cafe August 27th. Caroleen Loeback will be the new owner. Caroleen will be painting and fixing the cafe and will re-open September 13th. I sincerely hope that you will be as good to her as you have been to me.

I would like to thank all the people who have helped me through the years. My employees have been excellent and I really couldn't have done this without them. Thank you.

I would like to thank Roger for all his help and all the fixing he has done. Thank you.

To all of my customers who have stayed with me through the years. Thank you. Without you the cafe wouldn't have happened.

It has been a fantastic adventure.

Thank you so much.

     Caroll Kies
     Caroll's Kitchen, Odebolt, Iowa

OBITUARY
ROBERT E. OLSON
Robert E. Olson, 89, of Burlington, died at Bickford Cottage, on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 8:55 p.m.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Burlington, Iowa. The Rev. John Horn and The Rev. George Rogerson officiated. Private interment was at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa. Military rites were conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.

Robert was born on April 21, 1921 in Odebolt, Iowa, the son of Emil and Emily Moline Olson. He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1938. He married Beverly Goodell on December 9, 1944 in Burlington, Iowa.

Following Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, Robert served with the U.S. Army Infantry in the European Theater in World War II. He achieved the rank of Captain and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and earned his Masters of Science degree from Bradley University. He was an educator for 36 years, with his career beginning in Huron, Iowa. The majority of his career was spent at Oak Street Junior High teaching Industrial Arts. He retired from teaching in 1984. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.

He is survived by two sons, John R. and his wife, Lynn Olson of Wichita, Kansas and Dr. James G. and his wife, Anne Olson of Verona, Wisconsin; one daughter, Patricia and her husband, Dr. Michael Miller of Topeka, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Robert, Emily, Scott, Erica, Mark, Erin and Michael; three great-grandchildren, Amelia, Madeline and James Robert; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; his parents; and four sisters: Nellie Raasch, ElFrieda Green, Helen Clark and Ethel Brown.

A memorial has been established for Hope Haven Area Development Center.

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ODEBOLT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING-6:00 P.M.
Monday, August 23, 2010
ODEBOLT CITY HALL

Mayor Rex called the special meeting to order with the following Council in attendance: Flink, Hoefling, Bengford and Hemphill. Absent: Scott. Engineer Neal Kuehl, Insurance Agent Steve Hustedt and City Supt. Bill Tysor were also in attendance.

Mayor Rex welcomed the guests to the meeting.
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda as posted. Four ayes.

The main purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. The proposed project involves the construction of a new 3-cell wastewater treatment lagoon and associated lift station and force main.

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. as advertised, which was to inform area residents of the community of Odebolt of this proposed action and to address citizens’ concerns, if any, with the plan. The Mayor asked for questions. There were none. The Mayor held the public hearing open while the Council discussed the 2nd agenda item.

Due to several factors, the City’s current medical insurance increased by 48.03%. Steve Hustedt was present to discuss these issues.

At 6:15 p.m. the Mayor again asked for questions or comments. No one else had arrived or left during this period. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Motion was made by Hemphill and seconded by Bengford with all Council members voting Aye.

Following the insurance presentation, questions and discussion, it was moved by Flink and seconded by Hoefling to adopt Resolution #10.10 – thus approving Plan W7M with Drug Plan 2F6 with Blue Cross Blue Shield. (There will be a 21.2% rate increase.) Four ayes.
At 6:30 p.m. it was moved by Hemphill and seconded by Hoefling to adjourn. Four ayes.

SEE OUR UPDATED BLOG

From Deb Reinhart:  Things are looking good around Odebolt. The Downtown project is coming along nicely. We will be adding some trees, a pergola to the picnic table area and will do some grass seeding. It is a nice improvement to the downtown area.

AUGUST OBC MEETING MINUTES

The Odebolt Betterment Committee meet August 3, 2010 at 6:00 at City Hall. Present were Joan Godbersen, Kerry and Deb Reinhart, Jack Bensley, Tammy Neuharth, Madeline Meyer, Mary Jeanne Thompson, Linda Godbersen, Janet Leonard and Freida Stehr. The meeting was held a week earlier because of a scheduling conflict.

Madeline called the meeting to order and passed out copies of the minutes from last month’s meeting. She gave everyone a few minutes to read thru and asked if there were any additions or corrections. There were some corrections to the last 2 paragraphs. (Note last month’s minutes for the corrections.) After the corrections were made, a motion was made to accept them.

The treasurer report: checking account balance is $11,847.46. Triangle park savings is $300.48 for upkeep.

Linda gave a report on the REAP grant. Linda, Joan and Deb have met with Greg Neville and have walked the area of the Memorial Walk extension to put the final touches on the grant application. Linda has talked with Gary’s Backhoe about the trenching and the estimate on this is approximately $2.00 per foot and there is 400 foot to be done. The Electric Co. is working on an estimate for the electrical and Linda will keep in contact with him on this matter so that we can finish this application and get it mailed in by the deadline of Aug. 20. Chris Wittaker has made the changes on the maps because we have changed the location of the sidewalk.

Freida and Mary Jeanne have met with Tom Lake who is an employee of Marjo’s Greenhouse in Sac City on purchasing trees for the Downtown Greenspace Project. Marjo’s can order us a 15’ Linden , a 12’ Crimson Maple and a 10’ Weeping Mulberry and plant them for $1000.00. He suggests that we plant them in September and he will also brace them. We have to finish this project by October, because of the Trees Please grant deadline. Madeline will visit more with Tom Lake on this project and find out if there is a guarantee on the trees. Kerry motioned that we plant a Linden, Crimson Maple and a Weeping Mulberry and have Bengford Landscaping do the edging and mulching around the trees, Jack seconded. All ayes. Motioned carried.

It was suggested that maybe we plant some trees in the Odebolt Memorial Walk lot located on the corner of 6th and Locust or maybe plant some by the east Welcome sign.
Kerry will also talk to Bengford Landscaping about landscaping around the area of the meter box located in the southwest corner of the lot.

The City Park shelter house project is complete. The OBC would like to thank the City of Odebolt for paying for the supplies to revitalize the open shelter house and a big thank you to BDH Construction Bryce Hustedt and Hernandez Roofing by Rafael Hernandez for shingling the building. Bengford Landscaping has given us a bid to landscape this area and the City Council has given approval for this project. We will be applying for a grant to do some landscaping around the pillars to try to stop some more of the erosion. We are also thinking about putting in a sidewalk from the main sidewalk to the shelter house and maybe selling cobblestone bricks to help pay for this project.

The next meeting will be Sept 14th at 6:00 at City Hall.  Meeting adjourned.

Secy. Treas.
Deb Reinhart

 

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 33,
August 19, 2010

OBITUARY
DORIS JOHNSON

Doris Jo Johnson, age 96, of Odebolt, Iowa, died August 14, 2010, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center (ONRC) in Odebolt, peacefully surrounded by her family and members of the faithful and kind staff of that home.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at the Arthur Evangelical Free Church in Arthur, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverends Tom Garasha and Glen Lozier officiated, with burial following in the Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa.

Born June 12, 1914, at home in Ida County, Iowa, Doris was the second daughter of Will and Anna (Etler) McGee. Doris and her older sister, Helen, were joined in 1919 by her younger brother Charles. Youngest sister Irene joined the family in 1927.

The McGee family was a hard-working farm family. They had gardens and animals and grew and raised everything they needed. Life on the farm was simple but satisfying. Hard work was followed by times of music, puzzles, and enjoyment of God's beautiful outdoors. Doris grew into a great gardener, a hard worker, thrifty always and talented in every kind of work involving thread.

Doris was a woman of strength in character, both physically and spiritually. After her dad broke his neck in the fall of 1933, there was no one to pick their 40 acres of corn so Doris and Helen completed the entire task by hand.

At an early age Doris eagerly went forward at the first evangelical meeting she ever attended. At age 22 she received Jesus as her Lord and Savior at this meeting. Jesus was not just her Savior but her dearest friend and Doris spent every day of her life after that as a Christ-follower, faithful church volunteer and committed soul-winner who was always concerned with the spiritual welfare of everyone she met. She was an enthusiastic greeter at every church service.

Doris met her future husband, Wally Johnson of Kiron, at Reverend Stair's Crusaders Area Youth Group. After dating, they married February 8, 1941, at Doris' family home in rural Ida County. Doris and Wally started their married life at his parents' farm south of Odebolt. Doris was a hard-working partner and fulltime mother and homemaker. They welcomed three children: Reese, Zane, and Lynn. Doris was a great cook and loved to share her home with others.

After Wally passed in 1981, Doris continued on the farm until moving into Odebolt in the mid 80's. There Doris enjoyed "city-life" close to her grandchildren's school activities and closer to her beloved church.

In 2005, Doris moved to the ONRC. Although it was difficult to give up her independence, she learned to love the home.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Reese (Rose) Johnson, and Zane (Carol) Johnson, all of Kiron, and Lynn (Tom) Garasha of Prescott, AZ. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Troy, Jodi, Kristin, Kip, Kim, Carmen; many great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.

In addition to her husband, Doris was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Helen McGee and Irene Lindberg.

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 32,
August 12, 2010

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 31,
August 5, 2010

The 2010 Sac County Fair Queen and her court are pictured in this week's Chronicle. Jessica Neumann of Odebolt was selected as Miss Congeniality.

Iowa 39 east of Kiron between Sac County roads M-35 and D-59 will be closed beginning Aug. 9 until Oct. 15 for bridge maintenance work, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Cherokee construction office.
     Motorists will be asked to follow the detour signs during this road closure.

The Gilbert & Barbara Renze Charitable Foundation was created by Gilbert Renze to support worthy charitable projects for the residents of Sac and Carroll County. Seven recipients have been selected for the 2010 funding cycle. The City of Odebolt was awarded funds for city park playground equipment.

The Odebolt Betterment Committee would like to say THANK YOU to all who made the
Downtown Greenspace Project a success:

Click for the OBC BLOG
Meeting minutes    OBC Brochure

OBITUARY
William J. Keenan

William J. Keenan died peacefully at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Wednesday July 14, 2010. Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 6:00 pm, St. George Catholic Church, Hartford, SD.

William was born on February 15, 1925 in Fonda, IA, to William A. and Norine (Regan) Keenan. After graduating from Schaller High School, he joined the Army Air Force from 1943-1946 and 1951-1952. He was a staff sergeant. He then attended the Commercial Extension School of Business in Omaha, NE.

He married Eleanor Coolman on May 9, 1951. He worked as an area manager for Iowa Public Service for 25 years in Odebolt, Carroll and Clarion, IA and retired in 1985. Bill was very involved in his church and community and held offices in American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club. He served on the Board of Directors for Iowa Easter Seals for 8 years. He was a member of the Wright County Veteran Affairs Commission for 10 years. One of his great joys was being a camp counselor for Iowa Boys State for many years. He also served as mayor of Clarion for 2 years. He moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. in 2001. Bill was devoted to his family and planned a vacation at Okoboji each summer for his children and grandchildren. He was proud of his Irish heritage. He taught us about serving others by his acts of kindness and generosity to those in need.

He is survived by his children: Katherine of Omaha, NE, Valerie (Darrell) Horacek of Hartford, S.D., Billie (Harold) Kelly of Mitchell, S.D., Georgia (Mark) Cimeley of La Crosse, WI, and Jeri (Bruce) Cattnach of Sioux Falls, S.D. His grandchildren: Megan Horacek, Kimberly (Zac) Ward, Erin Horacek, Eric (Michelle) Kelly, Ann Kelly, Matthew Kelly and Ellen Kelly, Joseph Lund, and Erica Cattnach. His great grandchildren: Hendrix and Harper Ward. His siblings, Bob (Barb) Keenan of Fort Morgan, CO, Joan (Richard) Evans of Bettendorf, IA , and John (Judie) Keenan of Houston, TX, and brother-in-law Vermayne Gard of Storm Lake, IA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two infant children, Joseph and Mary, an infant grandchild, Colleen Kelly, and a sister, RoseMarie (Vermayne) Gard.
 

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Arthur Evangelical Free Church
www.arthurefc.org

 125th anniversary celebration
August 12-15

The members of the Arthur Evangelical Free Church welcome everyone to their August 12-15 celebration of 125 years of worshipping God in the Arthur community. The celebration events are listed on the following link
http://www.arthurefc.org/125thflyer.pdf

The article in this week's Chronicle summarizes the church's history from its organization in August of 1885 to the current day.   

(submitted to odebolt.net by the church)
Celebrating 125 Years
(.pdf file will open in a separate window)

Remedy Drive in concert
http://www.remedydrive.com/

Thursday, August 12 @ 7:00 pm
Free Admission – seating limited to the first 300 people
Arthur Evangelical Free Church
Highway 175, Arthur, IA
712-269-3975

This Christian Rock concert will kick off the
church’s celebration of 125 years
taking place August 12-15.
(click for 125th flyer)

Arthur Evangelical Free Church is celebrating 125 years on August 12 through 15th.  Click the image below for an enlarged flyer.

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JULY 28 HISTORY MUSEUM MINUTES
     Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met on July 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with the following members in attendance – Kathy Larson, Thelma Schroeder, Rebecca Ullrich, Renae Babcock, Margaret Landgraf, Mary Schroeder, Jo Ann Scott, Alice Hemphill, Eleanor Petersen and Verna Mae Schwaller.
     President Kathy Larson called the meeting to order. The secretary’s report was approved as read. The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Renae Babcock.

Old Business:
     The museum is still looking for yearbooks. When school gets back in session Mary will contact Traci Allen in regard to a few needed yearbooks. A 1974 yearbook was recently added to the museum’s collection.
     The window cleaning service has started cleaning the windows and they have done a nice job. Mary and Kathy altered the curtains and put them up in the west window.
     The alarm system has been installed and is activated. John Noyd plans to be in town in August along with his nephew and niece, Jim and Bonnie Raasch. They would like to see the alarm system and we plan to take a picture at this time.
     The Rotary presented a check to President Kathy Larson at their last meeting from the proceeds of the recent Steak Fry. Kathy shared words of appreciation for all that Rotary does for the museum and our community.
     A letter from Eleanor Petersen was read in regard to her recent resignation as museum secretary. Everyone in attendance shared their appreciation to Eleanor for her many years of service.

New Business:
     Eleanor Petersen shared the scrapbooks are updated and she would like to have
someone take over the duty of compiling the scrapbooks. After discussion it was decided
all members would collect articles and we would work on compiling scrapbooks together.
     A request to borrow the mannequins was discussed. Members felt it would be best
not to start loaning out the mannequins due to how fragile the mannequins are. A motion
was made and voted upon unanimously.
     Verna Mae Schwaller shared several items she
is donating to museum’s collection.

The next meeting of the Odebolt Historical Museum will be August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Visitors and new members are always welcomed.
     Secretary,
     Mary Schroeder

Visit the Museum web page

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A friend recently gave me this book (copyright 1922 by Iowa's Scenic Route). In it is the above paragraph describing Odebolt. The book is "dedicated to the hard-working, peace-serving and nature-loving people of Iowa."

I find it interesting that it says "It (Odebolt) is the popcorn center of the world." In the paragraphs about Ida Grove it reads, "It (Ida Grove) is the center of the popcorn industry of Iowa, the county producing annually from 10 to 12 millions of pounds of shelled popcorn." Schaller is not listed in the book.

Darla Siebrecht

 

 

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Iowa 39 near Kiron to close Aug. 9
for bridge maintenance work

CHEROKEE, Iowa – July 27, 2010 – Iowa 39 east of Kiron between Sac County roads M-35 and D-59 will be closed beginning Aug. 9 until Oct. 15 for bridge maintenance work, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Cherokee construction office.  Iowa DOT website

From on-line edition of the Ida County Courier, www.idacountycourier.com

BC-IG, O-A set open houses
     Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odebolt-Arthur School Districts have set their open house dates for the new school year.
     On Monday, Aug. 16, open houses will be
4:30 - 6 p.m. at the BC-IG Intermediate School in Battle Creek and 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the O-A/BC-IG High School.
     On Tuesday, Aug. 17, open houses will be
4:30 - 6 p.m. at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove and 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the O-A Elementary and O-A/BCIG Middle School in Odebolt.

Excerpt from "District Talk", by Dani Trimble
O-A and BC-IG superintendent

Staffing changes
     It was with fond affection that we watched dear friends and teachers retire or move on to other places at the conclusion of last year. At the same time, we also feel the excitement of new staff and the new perspective we believe they can bring to our districts.
     We are pleased to welcome the following staff members:
Alicia Nelson—O-A kindergarten teacher
Alycia Sporrer—O-A kindergarten teacher
Beth Bohnet—O-A second grade teacher
Hayley Hector—BC-IG second grade teacher
Kelsie Mosman—BC-IG third grade teacher
Renae Remer—BC-IG fifth/ sixth grade teacher
Jonathan Nelson—BC-IG elementary and intermediate PE teacher
Stacey Krayenhagen—BC-IG intermediate secretary
Sonya Nielsen—O-A elementary and O-A/BC-IG middle school vocal teacher
Steve Hummel —OA/BC-IG middle school science teacher Kelly Schroeder—O-A/BCIG high school PE teacher
Rochelle Maynard—O-A/ BC-IG high school Spanish teacher Michael Schnoes—O-A/ BC-IG high school industrial technology teacher
Trudie Hartwig —O-A/BCIG high school paraeducator

Liability for film credits drops

The state's potential revenue loss from tax credits owed moviemakers is shrinking, as investigators winnow a list of productions likely to survive enhanced scrutiny after scandal engulfed Iowa's filmmaking incentive program.
     The maximum amount of state-backed tax credits that could still be issued for film projects is around $200 million, new estimates from the Iowa's attorney general's office show. The state's maximum theoretical liability was estimated to be about $330.5 million when the fledgling program crashed last year.
     Other examples of possible abuses were uncovered, including filmmakers claiming subsidies for expenses in which no cash changed hands and abnormally high prices for other expenses, such as a $1.09 million location fee for the movie "Peacock" in tiny Odebolt.

Read the whole story
from the Des Moines Register

See photos and stories from the May 2008 filming in Odebolt.

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 30,
July 29, 2010

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Wedding Announcement:  Arlan and Gwen (Huldeen) Ecklund of Denison and Rafael and Ercilia Escalante of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic are pleased to announce the celebration of holy uniting of lives in the marriage of Elizabeth Ecklund and Leo Escalante, both of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.  Their wedding will take place September 4, 2010 at Fraternidad Cristiana Amor a Quisqueya, Jarabacoa, DR with a dinner formal reception following at the Hotel Gran Jimenoa.  Elizabeth is a missionary and Leo is the administrator, both serving at Fraternidad Cristiana Amor a Quisqueya.  The couple will reside in Jarabacoa and plan a reception in Denison, sometime in the future.

7/12/10 Joint School Board Meeting
Highlights
 - Superintendent Trimble informed the Board that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has selected OA & BCIG as the shared recipients of its $2500 Biodiesel Backer Award.
 - Registration is scheduled for August 3 (12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) at the BCIG Intermediate building; August 4 (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) at the OA-BCIG High School; August 5 (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) at the OA-BCIG Middle School.
 - OA has received the voluntary preschool award of approximately $35,000. Therefore, they will not be charging tuition and transportation will be offered.
 - The next scheduled meeting of the Boards will be a Joint Regular Meeting on August 9, 2010. This meeting will be held in the Conference Room of the OA building.

Lundell Plastics Keeps Shaping Bigger Future
The manufacturing company maintains reputation
as industry innovator

July 13, 2010, Odebolt, IA - Lundell Plastics, an innovative plastics manufacturing company, continues to build its place as an esteemed name in agriculture and beyond. Within the last year, Lundell has manufactured 10 new products. Several months ago, the company added a 13,000-square-foot expansion to its Odebolt, Iowa, headquarters in order to accommodate high demand.
     Lundell Plastics saw its first major growth with Poly Cupped Flighting, which has become a standard in the agriculture industry because it’s durable yet gentle. Now Lundell is expanding its lineup with 133 additional sizes of existing products.
     “We’re glad that we can offer more for our customers,” said Brian Lundell. “Each new product we unveil is exciting for us, and we will continue to provide products that meet customer demand.”
     Several months ago Lundell introduced FreeFlo Telescoping Tubes, flexible seed-distribution tools that help distribute seed to planter boxes. Lundell also unveiled the FreeFlo Wireless Remote. This compact, weather-proof device allows farmers to conveniently control the flow of seed without the hassle of wire snags.
     Lundell Plastics also created the QuickHinge, which attaches the lid to the box on a planter. “We have had great success with this product,” Lundell said. “Customers really like the fact that the QuickHinge makes filling the planter with seed much easier.” Just flip the lid open, fill the box, then snap the lid shut. Thanks to the QuickHinge, farmers also don’t have to worry about the lids blowing off during planting.
    Lundell Plastics innovations are used in a variety of applications, including the food and biofuel industries. They manufacture all of their products at their headquarters in Odebolt, Iowa, and ship their goods nationally and internationally.
     More information about Lundell Plastics and their products is available at www.lundellplastics.com.  Contact: Brian Lundell 877.367.7659

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 29,
July 22, 2010

Mission Team Stays in Odebolt (condensed from article by Rick Votrobeck)
     The First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt has been sending out mission teams for years. They have assisted in disaster clean up and restoration projects in the aftermath of hurricanes, tornados, and floods. They have constructed a food pantry and provided much needed maintenance in an inner city church in Kansas City. They have assisted in remodeling the home of a paraplegic in Parkersburg and a halfway house in Des Moines. Some members plan their vacations to include these special trips. This year, however, the church's mission team never left town. When they learned that one of their own families had a serious maintenance problem with their home. they volunteered to stay home and help out in any way they could.
     The mission team has consisted of eight to ten workers each day, some full time and others helping out when they can. The support team is much larger, with dozens of volunteers providing food and financial assistance for this project.
     The nice thing about working at home is that more people can participate. In the first four days, twelve people spent time working onsite and four others assisted with childcare and offsite support. Two members have coordinated the food and beverages, and their list of contributors grows each day. A couple whose kitchen is being remodeled have generously donated their old kitchen cabinets to be used in the project home.
     The team gathers for morning devotions at 7:30 a.m. each day, just as they do on any other mission trip. Stronger relationships with each other are built as the team works to assist this family in need. The Lord said "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
     At the end of the day, we are all enriched by the effort.
(photos)

Who taught you to...build a shelf? train your dog? grow tomatoes? define your goals? efficiently run a meeting?
4-H Volunteers MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
In 4-H, youth learn through opportunities in which they master life challenges, cultivate independence with guidance from caring adults, gain a sense of belonging within a positive group, and share a spirit of generosity with others. 4-H volunteers are essential in providing and helping youth make the most of these learning opportunities.
Please join us in thanking the following for their service to our community as volunteer 4-H leaders:
OA Showmen - Karen Siebrecht
Richland Robins - Laura Stangl & Carmen Witzke

The Odebolt Betterment Committee has done many projects in their 2 years of existence. They have revitalized the triangle park, planted many trees and shrubs around town, the Downtown Greenspace Project, painted some downtown buildings, landscaped the "Welcome" signs and have begun work on the City Park. If you are interested in donating to the organization, you can take your donation to Iowa State Bank or mail to Deb Reinhart, Box 34, Odebolt, Iowa.
     If you would like to join the organization you may attend one of the meetings, usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall or read about the group at http://odeboltobc.blogspot.com/

Progress is being made on the Odebolt Betterment Committee's Downtown Greenspace Project. Lights have been installed, the flag poles have been finished and the clock is up. The clock (photo) is a Presidential four-sided face clock that stands 15'11" and was manufactured at the Fancy Street Clock and Light Company in Rock Island, Ill. The flags will be on permanent display after MidAmerica connects the lights.
     Members of OBC are Freida Stehr, Jack Bensley, Madeline Meyer, Phyllis Franken, Elaine Rex, Mary Jeanne Thompson, Joel Ahart, Deb Reinhart, Kerry Reinhart, Curt Wareham, Howard Hustedt, Linda Godbersen, Joan Godbersen and Tammy Neuharth. (photo)

A photo in this week's Chronicle shows Neville Construction painting a downtown store front.

JUNE MUSEUM MINUTES--Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met on June 23 at 7:00 p.m. with the following members in attendance – Kathy Larson, Rebecca Ullrich, Mary Schroeder and Margaret Ann Landgraf.
     President Kathy Larson called the meeting to order. The secretary’s report was approved as read. The treasurer’s report was presented by Kathy Larson in the absence of treasurer, Renae Babcock.
Old Business:
 - The museum needs several copies of the Odebolt-Arthur yearbooks – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Mary will contact Traci Allen to see about acquiring some copies.
- The alarm system will be installed the week of June 28th. All museum members will be given an access code in order to enter the building after the system is activated.
- The alarm system was made possible through a generous donation by John Noyd in memory of his aunt, Elaine Raasch. Elaine was an active and loyal member of the Odebolt Historical Museum for many years.
- The Crystal Clear Window Cleaning Service of Cherokee has been contacted and will start monthly cleaning of the museum windows. Mary and Kathy will get the curtains altered and put up in the west window soon.
New Business:
 - Over 200 visitors enjoyed looking through the museum during Creek Days. Many nice compliments were shared about the way the museum is set up. It was suggested we purchase tags that museum members could wear during open houses or tours, so visitors know who to go to for help. Kathy will look into this matter.
 - Several donations have been received since our last meeting.
 - A new copier was purchased for the museum, replacing the old copier. Many individuals request copies of various articles and photos while doing research at the museum, and the new copier will provide quality copies for their use.
 - The Odebolt Rotary is once again generously offering to host a Steak Fry with the proceeds going to the Odebolt Historical Museum.
 - The next meeting of the Odebolt Historical Museum will be July 28 at 7:00 pm. Visitors and new members are always welcomed.
Secretary,
Mary Schroeder

SAC COUNTY MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Would Like to Thank You For Your Business...
Please join us for our
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
on Wednesday, July 28th!
NetINS will again be here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.offering FREE internet training for beginner to advanced - get your questions answered!  Also iwireless staff will be available to visit about the cellular service we are now offering!
We will be serving lunch from
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Be sure to mark your calendar.
We hope to see you here on July 28th!
Sac County Mutual Telephone Company
108 S. Maple St., Odebolt, IA 51458

OBITUARIES

ALOYSIA BERNHARDT
     Aloysia M. Bernhardt, age 81, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Mass of the Christian burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14th at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father David Hemann and Father John McGuirk officiating. Burial was at St. Martin's Cemetery under the direction Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
     Aloysia M. Bengford was born in Odebolt, on March 27, 1929 to parents John and Nettie (Albers) Bengford. She was a life-long Odebolt resident and attended school in Odebolt. She was baptized in 1929 and confirmed into the faith in 1941 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church.
     Aloysia met her lifelong companion in Wesley Bernhardt. They were married in Early, Iowa on December 29, 1952 and were blessed with five children: Sandie, Linda, Cheryl, Gary, and Keith.
     She was employed at Super Valu Foods as a clerk, retiring in 1990.
     Aloysia’s life revolved around her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who loved to help others. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and solving puzzles. Aloysia always cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren and looked forward to their visits. She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.
     Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Wesley Bernhardt of Odebolt; children: Sandie (Kenneth) Fineran of Norfolk, NE, Linda (Jerry) Youngren of Odebolt, Cheryl (Ward) Meeves of Yorba Linda, CA, Gary (Gretchen) Bernhardt of Sheldon, IA, and Keith Bernhardt of Lakewood, CO; brother Raymond Bengford of Deloit; sisters: Marie Pollien of Odebolt, Eileen (Lou) Cass of Dunlap, and Rita (Marvin) Tiefenthaler of Early; grandchildren: Jeff (Leah) Fineran of Norfolk, NE, Travis Youngren of Odebolt, Chastity and Collin Meeves of Yorba Linda, CA, Jared Bernhardt of Sheldon, IA, Halee, Cameron and Daniel Bernhardt of Columbus, GA; Justin Surat of Chandler, AZ, and Austin Surat of Cave Creek, AZ; great grandchildren: Maddilyn and Blaine Fineran of Norfolk, NE; many nieces, nephews and friends.
     Aloysia was preceded in death by her parents John and Nettie Bengford, and brothers: Leo, Joe, Lawrence and Ed Bengford.

DOROTHY DRILLING
      Dorothy Katherine (Roeder) Drilling, age 95, of Lake View, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View. Dorothy was born on August 5, 1914 in rural Arthur, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Klemm) Roeder. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and graduated from St. Martin’s Catholic High School in Odebolt.
     Mass of the Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 15th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wall Lake with Father John McGuirk officiating. Burial was at the Wall Lake Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Lake View.
      After her marriage to Leo John Drilling on September 15, 1932, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt, they farmed in rural Lake View until 1954. They moved into Lake View and Dorothy cooked at the Frozen Frontier Café, Black Hawk Café, and the Spring Lake Country Club.
     Dorothy was well known for her baking, especially cinnamon rolls. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and reading. She was a life-long member of the Kilkare Card Club in Lake View. Church was most important in her life. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Guild in Wall Lake. In her younger years she taught catechism at St. Mary’s in Sac City.
      Survivors include her children: Robert (Deloris) Drilling of Lake View, Lawrence (Janice) Drilling of Whittier, CA, Elsie (Marvin) Souder of Lake View, Alice (Leo) Werkmeister of Lake View and Carol (Michael) Flynn of Lake View; 15 grandchildren: Pat, Matt, and Mitch Flynn, Teri Meyer, Traci Hall, and Tami Werkmeister, Dave, Joe, and Jim Souder, Susan Steiger, Dale Drilling, Dawn Zier, Dan Drilling, and Laurie and Bryan Purdy; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Other survivors include her sisters: Bernadine Hink of Wall Lake and Julia Henry of Corona, CA; daughter-in-law Linda Mohrhauser Drilling; many nieces and nephews; extended family members and friends.
     Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo Drilling; infant daughter Nancy Drilling; son James Drilling; brother Anthony Roeder; grandson Keith Werkmeister; sons-in-law: Marvin Souder and Michael Flynn; and friend and companion John Christian.

DONALD PRICHARD
     Donald Robert Prichard, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 17th at the Odebolt Cemetery, where he was laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Mary. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.
     Donald was born on May 31, 1925 at Rockwell City, Calhoun County, Iowa, the third of ten children born to Alvin and Mary Ida (McCaulley) Pritchard. On September 21, 1942 he was united in marriage to Mary R. Bye in Memphis, Missouri.
     Donald was drafted into the United States Army toward the end of World War II (1944). After training in Missouri and Texas he was shipped out to Europe, where he served in the 99th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge.
     Survivors include his children: Sharon Kay (Robert) Stapleford, Jr. of Des Moines, Robert Donald “Bob” (Lynda) Prichard of Buford, GA, Rosemary (Norbert) Ricker of St. Mary’s, OH, Jon Jay Prichard of South City, NE, Bradley (Karen) Prichard of Martensdale, IA, Todd Allen Prichard of Stuart, IA; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marilyn (Mert) Jackson of Laurens and Sandra Schossow of Webster City; many nieces and nephews and extended family.
     Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; infant daughter Joleen Ann; brothers and sisters: Alvin Mathew Prichard, Jr., Dorothy Engelhart, John Prichard, Lola Jean Prichard as a child, Jimmy and Ralph Prichard in infancy, and Larry Prichard.

 

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 28,
July 15, 2010

 

The Odebolt Betterment Committee, Lundell Plastics, and the OA/BCIG School have completed
the landscaping around the FFA sign on the west edge of Odebolt on Highway 175.

Letter to the Editor:  A letter addressed to Barb Horak (Odebolt Webmaster) and Dune Veit (The Chronicle) from former Odebolt resident, Jerry Reynolds, of Rochester, MN, says thanks for the "photo essay" of the recent Odebolt Creek Days that appeared in The Chronicle.  (Barb's note:  and thank you, Jerry, for taking the time to write!  Many of the photos were taken from the on-line Creek Days photos.  Click here to see them!)

The Goodwill Ambassador Trailer  will be in Odebolt beginning July 19 until July 26 at the Faith Lutheran Church parking lot.  See this week's issue or instructions of what donations are acceptable.

Class of 1970  - 40 Year Reunion
July 23rd, Friday Night Tune Up: Let’s get together at 7 pm at Time Out (the old bowling alley). No reason to wait until Saturday. The facility is for sale so if it is closed, head down to main street to Tiggers!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Odebolt Community Center
Cash bar all night, food will be served at 7:30 pm. Dress is casual! Hopefully the teachers will join us again.

Volunteer project: Thirteen volunteers from Odebolt United Methodist, Arthur Evangelical Free and Silver Creek United Methodist recently returned from a week of service, June 27-July 2, in Wyoming County, W.V. Working as part of the Appalachia Service Project (ASP), a Johnson City, Tennessee-based home repair ministry, the group helped to provide urgent home repair services free to families in the area.
     ASP is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that fosters human development by addressing the housing needs of Central Appalachia.
     The team worked on underpinning and siding a mobile home, and finished painting and reglazing several windows and painting a room in another home. The youth do 90 percent of the work as the other 10 percent is the guidance and teaching from their leaders.
     The 2010 ASP theme was “Eyes on the Prize: Racing To Serve.” Attending were: Steve Gunderson, Ali Irwin, Brady Schlender, Danny Sorensen, Jacob Henderson, Jeffrey Marron,Alan Henderson, Kris Gunderson, Shania Wunschel, Cailin Carstensen, Kelsey Schlender, Joey Elley and Laurel Bengford. Gundersons, Alan Henderson and Irwin were the group leaders.

 

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 27,
July 8, 2010

COMMUNITY WIDE VBS AT FAITH LUTHERAN July 11 through 14 -   Planet Zoom:  Where Bold Beelievers Zip, Zap, and Zoom for Jesus.  The community-wide Vacation Bible School program will be using "Plant Zoom".  This event is an ecumenical event for all Odebolt youth, ages 4 through those who have completed 5th grade. 
     VBS will be held from Sunday, July 11 through Thursday, July 15th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church.  We begin each evening with a simple meal then move to our opening and from there rotating around to four different centers, Bible Story, Music, Crafts and Games. 
     Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m. members of the community are invited to a program led by the youth with a dessert potluck following.
     If you are interested in registering or know of someone who would be interested, please call Faith Lutheran at 668-4515 or email at faithluth@netins.net.
     We will need to have a filled out registration and a medical release form signed by the first day of VBS.  If you are bringing the registration that day, please call the church with the child's name, age and grade so we can be ready for them.  www.faithodebolt.net

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Photo:  INS Award to Playground Committee - Iowa Network Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Odebolt Playground Committee is an award recipient of the Iowa Network Services Charity Grant Program.  INS presents this award in conjunction with the Sac County Mutual Telephone Company, which provides service to the community of Odebolt and supported the grant application submitted by the Odebolt Playground Committee. 
     Attending the $500 check presentation were grant-writer Deb Reinhart; Ron Sorensen of SCMTC; Mayor Ron Rex; Todd Bengford, chairman of the Odebolt Playground Committee; and JD Siebert from INS.

New contributors to the Downtown Greenspace Project are Kathy Morkin, Theresa Huck, John & Retha Ellis, Bob & Kris Ziemann, Richard Swanson, and Tyson & Angela Quirk.  If you are interested in donating to this project and having our name on the plaque for contributors, please have your contributions sent by July 15, 2010 to Deb Reinhart, Box 34, Odebolt, Iowa 51458, to take them to Iowa State Bank.  Designate "Greenspace" on the memo line.  Learn more about the Odebolt Betterment Committee at their blog odeboltobc.blogspot.com

Photo: Mat Rats host ISU Wrestlers at Wrestling Clinic Three Iowa State University wrestlers were clinicians at a wrestling clinic hosted by the Mat Rats Wrestling Club in Odebolt on June 26.  Mitch Mueller, Nick Gallick and Joe Curran shared their wrestling skills with 31 Mat Rats as well as the OA-BCIG middle school and high school wrestling teams.

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ODEBOLT.NET NEWS

B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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Posted July 8  (from CNN - Capitol News)
Congressmen Aghast at Arlington Cemetery Scandal
WASHINGTON – For some of the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery, death has brought a treatment far short of what their sacrifices deserved.
     An Army inspector general, as well as news media reports, have documented what many in Congress consider shocking mismanagement at such a hallowed site -- one that looms especially large in the national consciousness on July 4th weekends such as this.
     Among the problems:
- Old headstones found discarded in nearby streams and along their banks, some with the names of veterans still visible.
     Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, came to the hearing with a Washington Post photo of the fragmented headstone of George J. Bihrer, an Army private from Odebolt, Iowa who apparently died in Europe during World War I. He had enlisted in Sac City, Iowa. His nephew still lives there, the congressman’s office said.
“I think a lot of American people are going to have a lot of problems with this, and they already do,” Loebsack said.
     Bihrer’s headstone was among those disposed of along muddy creeks near the cemetery. Bihrer’s name and the date 1918 are still recognizable among the bits and pieces of the headstone.  Read the rest of the story

(submitted 7/3/10)
OBITUARY
WALTER E. DUFFY
     Walter E. Duffy, 76, of Lincoln, died Friday, July 2, 2010 at Holmes Lake Manor in Lincoln. He was born January 26, 1934 to the late Walter and Amelia Eva Duffy in Odebolt, IA and lived in Shenandoah, IA from 1962 until 2001 during which time he owned his own agency which merged to become the Duffy-Randolph Insurance and Real Estate Agency and later United Group. He was also a veteran having served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator in the 1950s.
     He was married to Patricia A. Duffy since January 31, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; 1 brother, Richard Duffy, 2 sisters: Phyllis Gardner and Betty Hansen, his children and their spouses: Debra and Arthur Smet, Amy and James Goodner, Walter J. and Rosalie Duffy and Molly and David Cruikshank, along with 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
     Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2010, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lincoln.
     Visitation: Sunday, July 4, 2010: Noon to 9 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Lincoln.
       Internment: Wall Lake Cemetery. Wall Lake, IA. Memorials to Cure Search (research for childhood cancer) www.curesearch.org in lieu of flowers.

SCHOOL BOARD NEWS:  The Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odebolt-Arthur School Boards approved a May music trip to Washington D.C. during a joint meeting in Ida Grove Wednesday. The BC-IG board had nixed the trip at the June 14 joint board meeting. 
     The OA/BCIG School Boards will meet in joint session next Monday, July 12, 6:30 p.m., at the BC-IG central office in Ida Grove.

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 26,
July 1, 2010

Maecody's Gems & Jewels owner, Theresa Huck, is pictured standing beside one of the display tables as she prepares for a local fundraiser. The event netted enough to purchase 3 bags of mulch for the Odebolt Greenspace. Some plants will remain on sale weekends throughout the summer. The swan flower arrangement was made with love by Miss Kali Beckman.

Odebolt Museum donations and memorials during the past 6 months are listed in this week's Chronicle. The Odebolt Historical Society appreciates the generous support. The money is spent on updates and repairs to the museum building.

The Odebolt-Arthur Class of 1990 gathered at the Terry Roeder farm after being in the Creek Days Parade. (photo)

Zola Gunderson, Odebolt, is the great-great grandmother and her daughter Josephine Warren is the great-grandmother in a five-generation photo in this week's Chronicle.

CARD OF THANKS
     The ODC would like to thank everyone who made this year's Creek Days a success. Thanks to all who volunteered to work; to those who generously contributed cans to the fireworks fund; to those who loaned us equipment, picnic table, bleachers or property for our events; to the fire department, ambulance crew, and sheriff's department for all their help; to the City of Odebolt for their support and cooperation; to the Odebolt Community Center Board for use of the beautiful facilities; and to www.odebolt.net for all of their help with publicity. Our subcommittees and event coordinators also deserve a very special thank you; they make Creek Days possible. Finally, thanks to everyone who attended; we hope to see you all back next year!
     The Odebolt Development Corporation

OBITUARY
EVA MAE REITER

Eva Mae Reiter, age 81, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Lakes United Methodist Church in Lake View with burial at the Wall Lake Cemetery. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Lake View was in charge of arrangements.

Eva was born on July 29, 1928, in Odebolt, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Esther (Bonnichsen) Roth. She attended rural school through the eighth grade. On July 19, 1947, Eva was united in marriage to Jeryl Reiter at the Methodist Church in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with two daughters: Julie and Joleen.

Eva was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her grandchildren. In her younger years she worked at the popcorn plant and worked at Twilight Acres Nursing Home as a C.N.A. After receiving her G.E.D. she began working for the Postal Service. She was an avid gardener, loved quilting and golfing and going to coffee every morning with her friends. Eva was active in the community and was on the committee that helped restore the Andy Williams House, helped with Bible School and served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also did volunteer work at the Nursing Home. She was a member of Lakes United Methodist Church and President of UMW for many years. She was also a member of the Wall Lake Legion Auxiliary and Wall Lake Research Club.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-two years, Jeryl Reiter; daughters Julie and husband Denny Dozark of Vail and Joleen Reiter of Decorah; grandchildren: Jason Dozark and wife Allison of Mequon, WI, Rachel and husband Jon Judisch of Lake View, Megan Stayskal of Pittsboro, NC, and Nick Stayskal of Decorah; and two great-grandchildren: Chloe and Cole Judisch of Lake View. Other survivors include her brother Alvin and wife Betty Roth of Wall Lake; sisters: Betty and husband Charles Brotherton of Wall Lake and Hazel Ryan of Lake View; many extended family members and friends.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents and sister Ruth Bengford.

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ODEBOLT.NET NEWS

B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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The Odebolt Betterment Committee’s Downtown Greenspace Project is one step closer to becoming a reality.
     The community, City of Odebolt , Mid-American Energy and the Sac Co. Endowment Foundation have helped make this dream come true.
     The Electric Co. and Gary’s Backhoe and Trenching Service have made all the preparations for the lights and clock to be placed in the near future. Greg Neville Construction and Bohlmann Concrete have finished placing a picnic table, benches and planters. The Prairie Pedlar has furnished the planting for this area.
     If you are interested in donating to this project and having your name on the plaque of contributors please have your contribution sent by July 15, 2010 to
Deb Reinhart
Box 34
Odebolt, Iowa 51458
or take them to Iowa State Bank and designate "Greenspace." in the memo line.

ANNUAL MOONLIGHT GARDEN PARTY
 AT PRAIRIE PEDLAR
SUNDAY, JULY 11
     The Prairie Pedlar will host its annual Moonlight Garden Party on Sunday evening, July 11th. Participants are invited to enjoy an enchanting garden experience under the stars as moonlight, candles, and thousands of white lights transform the garden into a magical retreat.
    Celebrating our 25th year in business this summer, the Prairie Pedlar has invited Whispering Hills Winery of Carson, IA for an encore appearance at the garden.  These wine makers from the Loess Hills were the featured winery at the 2006Moonlight Garden Party and are welcomed back for wine sampling and an entertaining program. Their signature wines will be for sale this evening.
     The Garden and Gift Shop open at 7:00 PM. Guests are invited to browse among the flowers and sample wines and a banquet of hors d¹oeuvres while lingering in the garden and gift barns. The program begins at twilight (approximately 8:30). Personnel from Whispering Hills Winery will share about their wine venture, explaining and promoting their business while detailing the wines they produce. Learn how the winery came to be, some of their hurdles, goals, and achievements.
     Festivities will conclude with door prizes and comments from the Prairie Pedlar owners, Jack and Jane Hogue.
     The admission for the event is $10.00 per person. Reservations are required and the group size is limited.
     Tickets may be purchased by mailing reservations to: Prairie Pedlar; 1677 270th Street; Odebolt, IA 51458, or by calling 712-668-4840 with credit card information. 
     Come and experience a garden celebration you won¹t soon forget!

 

Chapter DS, PEO gives scholarships to area students  Each year Chapter DS, P.E.O. of Odebolt helps promote the educational opportunities for two area graduating senior girls, one each from O-A/BC-IG and East Sac County High Schools. These communities comprise the membership of the Odebolt P.E.O. chapter.
     Chapter DS presented the $500 Achievement Award to O-A/BC-IG’s Christine Bloyer and East Sac County’s Morgan Blum.
     Christine is the daughter of Dick and Kay Bloyer of Odebolt and will attend the University of Iowa majoring in clinical laboratory sciences.
     Morgan is the daughter of Al and Tonya Blum, and the late Beth Blum. She will attend the University of Northern Iowa and major in elementary education. The graduates and their mothers were honored at a P.E.O. meeting at the Methodist Church in Odebolt on June 10.

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MAY 26 MUSEUM MINUTES

     Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met on May 26, 2010 in the Odebolt Museum. Members present were Kathy Larson, Renae Babcock, Thelma Schroeder, Mary Schroeder, Verna Mae Schwaller, Joann Scott, Alice Hemphill, Eleanor Petersen, Rebecca Ullrich, Marilyn King and Margaret Landgraf.
     President Kathy Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Eleanor Petersen presented the secretary’s report of the last meeting and it was approved as read.
Old Business:
     Greg Neville will be putting up a new gutter in the back of the museum soon. Lights have been installed in the stairwell going to the second floor. The bid for the security system will be shared with John Noyd. The front window glass has been replaced and a protective coating has been installed on the front windows to help with sun damage. The curtains that were used on the windows will need to be altered to fit the west front window.
New Business:
Election of officers:
President –Kathy Larson
Vice President – Joann Scott
Treasurer – Renae Babcock
Secretary – Mary Schroeder
     Kathy welcomed Rebecca and Marilyn as new members.
     Kathy reported Jerry Reynolds sent a note and a donation to the museum in memory of a friend.
     Discussion was held on how to recognize donations and memorials. Renae Babcock will be taking care of this. A list of donations added to the museum collection will be put in the local newspapers twice a year.
     We are looking for a woman’s Red Cross uniform to add to our military display.
     Kathy asked members if we could hire someone to clean the museum windows. After discussion Eleanor Peterson made a motion to have a window cleaning service clean the windows. Alice Hemphill seconded the motion and the motion was passed. Kathy Larson will contact an individual that does other businesses in town to add us to their list.
     Creek Days plans were discussed. It was decided to have the museum open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. Volunteers are encouraged to let Kathy know times they can help staff the museum for visitors.
     Eleanor Petersen thanked Verna Mae Schwaller for filling in as secretary for the past few meetings.
     The next museum meeting will be June 23rd. New members are always welcome.
     Secretary,
     Mary Schroeder

ODEBOLT DRIVE   Perhaps this is already common knowledge, but I noticed there is an Odebolt Drive in Thousand Oaks California.
     It is located close to California Lutheran University. It would be interesting to know how the name was chosen!
     I found it listed on Google Maps.
 Thanks, Bob Daiker

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 25,
June 24, 2010

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Creek Days Grand Marshals    Retiring Odebolt-Arthur teachers were chosen as Grand Marshals for the 16th Odebolt Creek Days parade.  The honored ladies led the parade Saturday afternoon, June 19, with over 100 entries.  They were chauffeured in a Chevy Cavalier convertible drive by Kathy Wilke.
     The 99 1/2 years of teaching were represented by Marilyn Buehler, 35 1/2 years, Irene Thayer, 35 years and Ann Youngquist, 29 years.

 

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Truck Show Prizes
Farthest Traveled:   Dan Schoenbaum, Gowrie
Most Years Driving:  Steve Neville, 30+ years
Most Miles on Truck:  Denny Schoenbaum, Rockwell City - 3 million miles

Mud Volleyball Champs
Hemer's Plumbing & Heating:  Colby Hemer, Josh Pritchard, Blake Reis, Nick Reis, Rusty Reik, Brandon Aschinger, Stacy Pritchard, Colton Hemer, Kelly Schmidt and Kyle Wunschel. (Pictured)

Pedal Tractor Pull Results

Ages 3-4
1st place: Kelton Ladwig
2nd place: Karter Hemer
3rd place: Ava Hoefling
 Ages 5-6
1st place: Levi Steinkamp
2nd place: Zoe Bengford
3rd place: Jayson Paulson
Ages 7-8
1st place: Jason LaGrange
2nd place: William Grote
3rd place: Ayden Toms 
Ages 9-10
1st place: Kevin Steinkamp
2nd place: Jaren Pierce
3rd place: Josie Wulf
Ages 11-12
1st place: Elliott Bengford
2nd place: Michael Streed
3rd place: Maggie Steinkamp

Car Show Winner
People's Choice - Larry Bruggeman, Glidden, Iowa

Washer Tourney Winners
Elementary
Team Bang - Amanda Gunderson, Brenna Neville
Middle School
Wiggles & Giggles; Jessica Gunderson, Emily Beckman
Mixed
Black Mambas; Quintin Cranston, Quinn Reik
Adults
Team Oscar; Lee Cranston, Nick Reis

UBI & American National Bank to merge - United Bank of Iowa, headquartered in Ida Grove, Iowa, is pleased to announce that the offices of American National Bank will merge with United Bank of Iowa on October 1, 2010, pending regulatory approval.  United Bank of Iowa and American national Bank are both owned by the same holding company, Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.
     "This merger is a natural fit for us," Kenneth L. Van Kekerix, President and CEO of Ida Grove Bancshares, said in a statement. "United Bank of Iowa and American National Bank share the same values – a strong commitment to agriculture, loyalty to the communities we serve, and a focus on building personal customer relationships. I'm confident our customers and communities will only benefit from it."
     United Bank of Iowa currently has offices in Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, Charter Oak, Churdan, Denison, Fort Dodge, Glidden, Harlan, Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, Odebolt, Rockwell City, Schleswig and Storm Lake.
     United Bank of Iowa, formerly Ida County State Bank, was founded in 1932. American National Bank was established in 1995.
     Following the merger, United Bank of Iowa will have 22 offices, over 230 employees, and assets of $1.1 billion.

New contributors to the Downtown Greenspace Project are Margaret & John Hubiak, Roger & Ruth Neville, Eleanor Peterson, and Jerry and Donna Reynolds. 
    If you are interested in donating to this project and having your name on the plaque for contributors, please have your contributions sent by July 15, 2010 to
Deb Reinhart
Box 34
Odebolt, Iowa 51458
or take them to Iowa State Bank and designate "Greenspace" on the memo line.
     If you would like to learn more about the Odebolt Betterment Committee, go to http://odeboltobc.blogspot.com/

OBITUARY:  DANIEL J. VEIT  
     Daniel J. Veit, age 91, died June 18, 2010, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa, after a brief illness.
     Dan, son of John and Mary (Smith) Veit, was born October 14, 1918, on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa, the sixth of eleven children. The family relocated to a farm west of Milford, Iowa, where Dan attended St. Joseph Catholic School for the first through tenth grades. He graduated from Okoboji Consolidated High School in May, 1936. The family returned to Odebolt in 1940.
     Dan enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on January 1, 1942. He served in Europe during World War II and was discharged October 5, 1945.
     Dan and Irma Rush were married at St. Mary’s Church in Spirit Lake, Iowa, on November 21, 1945. They farmed in the Odebolt area for five years before moving to their farm near Pocahontas, Iowa, where Dan spent the rest of his life.
     Dan and Irma are the parents of six children: Stephen (Nancy Brink) Veit, Cynthia (John) Tiedeman, Tom (Kathy Staiert) Veit, Rachel (Steve) Rosenboom, Lisa (Dan) Marron, and Gretchen (Lloyd) Holm. They have eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
     Dan is survived by his wife and all of his descendents, his sisters Rose Crone, Frances Withers, Sr. Florence Veit, Marie Diersen, and Leona Mattson, and his brother Paul Veit. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Gertrude Frost, Dorothy Winker, and Clara Mitchell, and one brother Dave Veit.
     Dan was a long-time member of St. Columbkille Church in Varina, Iowa. He was a member of the American Legion in Varina and the Fonda, Iowa, Knights of Columbus.
     Dan enjoyed his family immensely. He also enjoyed visiting with people, fishing, playing cards, and gardening. He particularly enjoyed raising Job’s Tears for rosary beads.

On-line Obituary at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes

 

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 24,
June 17, 2010

Clover Kids throughout Sac County have been busy learning about 4-H, learning new healthy snacks, playing games, and making lots of crafts through the 2009-2010 school year. Odebolt Clover Kids are pictured in The Chronicle.

Fertig Memorial Services    A memorial service and burial of Ruth Fertig's ashes will be held Sunday, June 20th at 11:30 a.m. at the Odebolt Cemetery. Ruth passed away January 20th, 2010 in Lake City, Minnesota.
     Friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

Picnic area is landscaped    Members of the Odebolt Betterment Committee, with the help of Scott Mau, Jim Rigby and Joel Ahart, have finished the landscaped picnic area in the City Park. Funding for this project was provided by Iowa Network Services, Joel and Pam Ahart and the Tuesday Club.
     There is still a bench available for sponsorship; if interested please contact Kerry or Deb Reinhart at 668-4185. All proceeds designated will go to future City Park projects. http://odeboltobc.blogspot.com

OBITUARY
MARVIN NIELSEN
     Marvin Nielsen, age 79, of Odebolt, Iowa and formerly of Alta and Schaller, Iowa died June 10, 2010 at Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to send on-line condolences to the family may do so via: www.fratzkejensen.com
     Marvin Nielsen, the son of Peter and Mary (Chourt) Nielsen, was born in Battle Creek, Iowa on June 5, 1931. He attended various country schools during his youth.
     Marvin worked construction his whole life at Grundman Hicks in Cherokee, Iowa and Paul Park Construction in Storm Lake.
     Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Ervin (Rose) Nielsen from Sioux City, Iowa; his sister, LaVerne Werner of Lakefield, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet; three sisters: Irene Hummel, Helen Staton, Betty Nielsen; and five brothers: Clarence, Lowell, Gilbert, Louis and Norman. 

The Odebolt-Arthur Preschool class studied a unit on farm animals with an emphasis on horses and ranching, ending with a trip to Rick Schroeder's Quarter Horse Farm. They experienced the mares and foals first hand by riding a hayrack in the pasture to see them grazing in their environment. Each child got to sit upon the saddle for their very own horse ride.

Odebolt-Arthur & Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts
have the following vacancies for the 2010-2011 school year:

MS Science Teacher, Half-time
HS Special Education

COACHING
Head Volleyball Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Head Girls Golf Coach

Those qualified and interested should call the appropriate office to get an application and to have any questions answered.
These positions will remain open until filled.
EOE/AA Employer

 

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The Class of 1950 will meet at "the bowling alley" at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

The Class of 1960 has scheduled its 50th reunion for June 19, 2010.  No other info available.

The Class of 1964 will meet on Saturday, June 19 at Ron (Burley) and Jeanie Grove's, 2313 Carriage Avenue, Battle Creek. Come any time after 5 p.m.

The Class of 1994 will meet at the City Park at noon on Saturday, June 19.

The Class of 1995 will be holding their 15-year reunion at the home of Ryan and Cherity Schroeder in Odebolt on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.

The next Odebolt & Odebolt-Arthur ALL-SCHOOL REUNION will be held in 2011 during Creek Days on June 17-19, 2011.  The committee in charge is:
Mark & Pam Hansen, Class of 1973
Bob & Janet Leonard, Class of 1975
Merle & Deb Miller, Class of 1974, 1975
Bob & Wendy Lorenzen, Class of 1983, 1985

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VINYL to Perform at Odebolt Creek Days
 on Friday, June 18

The Odebolt Development Corporation is proud to welcome Fort Dodge band Vinyl to Creek Days 2010 in Odebolt, Iowa. They will perform on Friday, June 18th from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Odebolt Community Center.

Vinyl is a popular area cover band playing rock and roll songs from the 50s to today. Band members include Marcus Anderson on drums and vocals, Zach Davis on guitar and vocals, Shelly Bottorff Erickson on lead vocals, and Blake Erickson on bass guitar and vocals.

The Creek Days festivities will start early this year with the dance on Friday night instead of Saturday night, so finish up your work week and come out to enjoy some live music downtown in Odebolt.  A beer garden will be available all evening.

www.vinyltheband.com

CREEK DAYS BLOG

NEED A PLACE TO STAY FOR CREEK DAYS?  A just-vacated one-bedroom furnished apartment is available for a last minute Creek Days housing option.  Meyer Apartments: Contact Madeline Meyer 712-668-4184 or Bloyer Agency 712-668-2895.  Daily or weekly rate.

Puppeteer Jean Volkers and her friends, the Nutt Family, will be leading a Sunday morning Creek Days Praise Concert as Master of Ceremonies.  The event will be held at the Odebolt Community Center.  The concert starts at 10 AM on Sunday, June 20 and will be preceded at 9:15 a.m. by free continental breakfast.
     Don and Barb (Girvan) Horak of the Cedar Rapids area bluegrass band, Riverbottom Ramblers will perform.  Other performers will include a Presbyterian quartet, a quintet from Faith Lutheran,  a children's choir and children's bell ensemble from St. Martin's, Barb Votrobeck on piano, Jeff Gustafson from Kiron Baptist on trumpet and Hannah Gustafson & Claudia Coltrain on flute & violin.

     First Presbyterian Church is proud to present the Annual Children's Carnival!  It will again be held during Odebolt Creek Days on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     There will be a variety of games for the younger children. Duck-o-Wars and a cookie walk are among the new games being offered this year! Barrel train, duck pond, fish pond and lollipop tree are just some of the returning games!     Please come and join in the fun on June 19, 2010 following the Creek Days Parade!

Above is one of the three
2010 Creek Days t-shirt designs

Kids' size medium $10.00
Adult sizes - small, medium, large & XL $10.00
XXL & XXXL $12.00

Available at all Odebolt banks as well as during Creek Days.
Visit the Creek Days blog for more info

2010 ODEBOLT CREEK DAYS PARADE

     Odebolt is planning their 16th Annual Creek Days for June 18-20. We would be honored to have you participate in our parade this year, which will begin at 1:00 P.M sharp, on Saturday, June 19th.
     Please come into Odebolt on Highway 39 and go south to Eighth Street, located by the swimming pool, proceed west until you see “Dewey Street” turn right and proceed south until you reach “Second Street.” Parade personnel will be located at the swimming pool and throughout the parade route handing out forms for a brief description of your float for our MC.
     Lineup will be as you arrive. The parade will start Walnut & Second Street (Odebolt Public Library), proceed to Main Street and turn south to Fifth Street, turn east, and continue to Park Street and end at the swimming pool.
     Hope to see you in Odebolt for our Annual Odebolt Creek Days!
     Please call or e-mail us by Friday, June 11th if you have any questions.
  Renee Bengford
  428 2nd St
  Odebolt, IA 51458
  712/668-4561 (after 6:00pm), reneeb@gomaco.com

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CREEK DAYS PARADE INFO & ENTRY FORM

Peterson Pioneer Home to open
Sunday afternoon during Creek Days

     The Odebolt Questers members are going to open the Peterson Pioneer Home to the public from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 20th during Creek Days.  This home is one of the earliest Odebolt homes still in existence and has been restored and furnished with antiques of the 1800s. The Questers members who show the home are very knowledgeable about the home's history.
     The Peterson Pioneer Home is located north of the school, in the 400 block of South Walnut Street on the east side of the street.   Visit the web page.

CREEK DAYS BLOG

ODEBOLT MUSEUM TO BE OPEN DURING CREEK DAYS
If you have never visited the museum, now is your chance. The museum will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, and from 1:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, June 20 during the Creek Days weekend. The museum has been undergoing some updates, new awnings and new front windows that were installed recently. Displays in the museum feature military history, 1900's kitchen, a barbershop, hospital equipment, school memorabilia, music section, many local artifacts, historical items as well as many photos from Odebolt's past. Plan to spend some time viewing Odebolt's history, and be sure to sign the guest book at the entrance! Support the museum by making a donation, or purchasing souvenirs that will be for sale that day. Museum web page

Museum Unveils
2010 Christmas Ornament

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     The Odebolt Museum has notified odebolt.net that the 2010 historic ornament will be available at Creek Days, June 18-20.  The 2010 edition depicts the Museum and the cost is $15.00.
     The museum has been creating the ornaments since 1998 with an Odebolt scene from history for each year. People collect the ornaments for their children, give them to employees or simply collect them for their own enjoyment. They are also the perfect gift for friends or family that have moved out of the area and are sure to become cherished keepsakes.
     Since they are being produced in a limited quantity, they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.  Many editions have sold out.  See the museum page for earlier editions. 
     The ornaments will be available at the Museum during Creek Days, at Iowa State Bank, or you may send a check (plus $2.00 shipping) to:
Odebolt History Museum
PO Box 362
Odebolt, IA 51458

Also on sale during Creek Days: Previous years' ornaments, Historical Note Cards, O-A Yearbooks and 2002 Odebolt History Books.

The Chronicle, Vol. 119, No. 23,
June 10, 2010

The horseshoe-shaped sidewalk planned for the Odebolt Betterment Committee's Downtown Greenspace is starting to take shape. Click here to see a photo. http://odeboltobc.blogspot.com/
     If you are interested in donating to this project contact Deb Reinhart, Joan Godbersen or leave your donation at Iowa State Bank and designate to the Downtown Greenspace Project.

This week's Chronicle includes the Summer Sports Tab, sponsored by Odebolt and area businesses.

OBITUARY

DALE "RED" EINSPAHR

Dale Lee “Red” Einspahr, age 85, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at St. Anthony’s Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa.

Services for Mr. Einspahr were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4th at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt. Reverend David Hemann celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Burial was in St. Martin's Cemetery in Odebolt with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 313.

Dale was born on January 22, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Ben and Stella (McCrea) Einspahr. The family moved to California when Dale was an infant and lived there for about two years. They then returned to Odebolt, where Red and his brother Dean grew up and attended the Odebolt schools. Red enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1943 while still just a junior in high school. He served his country for three years as an Air Sea Rescuer. Upon being honorably discharged, Red came back to Odebolt and finished his school work in order to graduate from Odebolt High School. Following graduation, Red went to work for his father at the Ford Garage in Odebolt doing the books and servicing vehicles.

Red had taken note of a lovely young Odebolt woman, Joan Duffy, during his school years, but Red left to serve during the war and Joan went to Sioux City in 1943 to study nursing. It wasn’t until Joan began working as a nurse in Carroll that she and Red began dating. Red wasn’t about to let her get away again, and he proposed marriage. On August 7, 1947, he and Joan were united in marriage in Odebolt, and they began their journey of 56 years of happy family life until Joan passed away in 2003. Red and Joan were blessed with four children: Rodney, Ellen, Dean, and Karen.

In 1951, Red and his father-in-law, Walter Duffy, purchased a local insurance interest and thus, Duffy and Einspahr Insurance Company in Odebolt was born. Red—and later Joan—would work in this family company for the next 40 years.

Red was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt, where he was baptized in February of 1983 with his grandson, Jon, and confirmed on April 2, 1990, with his grandson, Jory. He served as a director on Sac County Mutual Telephone Company Board, as well as on the Board of Directors for Sac County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. He was a proud member of the VFW and American Legion in Odebolt.

Red and Joan were 50-year members of a supper club composed of couples from the Odebolt area. They greatly enjoyed the fellowship and treasured the friends in this group.

Dale was an avid sportsman who enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing, however trolling for walleyes was at the top of his list of favorites. He also loved attending any sporting event as long as his grandchildren were participating. Red’s family was very important to him, and he cherished all their visits and always had a camera ready for taking pictures. Red will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and treasured grandfather. His caring presence and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed by all those who loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Rodney and wife Joy Einspahr of Elkhorn, Nebraska; Ellen and husband Rommie Maxey of Houston, Texas; Dean Einspahr of Paraguay; Karen and husband Lee Hemer of Odebolt; brother Dr. Dean and wife Ann Einspahr of Appleton, Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren: Jory (Susan) Hemer of Odebolt, Jill (Alan) Lange of Winterset, Iowa; Jeana (Jared) Arbegast of Sheffield, Iowa; Jonathan (Rachel) Hemer of Manning, Iowa; Jeremy Hemer of Odebolt; Mark and Jim McGonigle of Houston, Texas; and Dennis, Elizabeth and Ben Einspahr of Elkhorn, Nebraska; nine great-grandchildren: Halle, Zachary and Karter Hemer; Jacquelyn, Jarel, Raegan and Rafe Arbegast; and Alexander and Emmett Hemer. Other survivors include sisters-in-law: Phyllis Gardner and Betty Hansen, both of Odebolt; brothers-in-law: Richard Duffy of Odebolt; Walter (Pat) Duffy of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ed Smith of Phoenix, Arizona; many nieces and nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

Dale was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joan, on July 13, 2003; his parents, Ben and Stella Einspahr; parents-in-law, Walter and Amelia Duffy; sister-in-law Patricia Smith; brothers-in-law Donald Gardner and Robert Hansen; and his great-nephew, Scott Barnes.

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The O-A Majors Softball team took 1st place Saturday June 5th in the Galva Holstein Softball Tournament, going undefeated for the day.   The girls are coached by Joan & Jason Cowlham
(front row l to r)  Katelyn Cowlham, Presley Cranston, Paige Roeder, Peyton Allen, Emily Beckman, Madison Hemer
(back row l to r) Karlie Mandernach, Jessica Gunderson, Lydia Gustafson, Anna Dewey, Taylor Trimble.  (Submitted by Vicki Beckman)

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Odebolt-Arthur Retirement Reception

(l to r) Roby Larson, Ann Youngquist, Irene Thayer, Marilyn Buehler, and Charlotte Nichols were honored on Tuesday, June 1 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Odebolt multi-purpose room.   (Thanks to Dorothy Evans for the photo!) 

Lundell Plastics Extends Lineup of FreeFlo Tubes

(Excerpt) New for 2010 and just in time for planting season, Lundell Plastics is launching new sizes of their popular telescoping tubes. FreeFlo Telescoping Tubes attach to the seed tender’s auger or conveyor and allow the producer to more easily and quickly direct the flow of seed into planter boxes. FreeFlo Telescoping Tubes were launched last planting season with 4 sizes available. Now 5 new sizes are available including the new FreeFlo Bulk Fill tubes.
Read the full article with photos

From the June 2nd on-line Ida County Courier

ODEBOLT LIFEGUARDS  (Photo) Odebolt swimming pool lifeguards are Jessica Neumann, Kendra Wunschel, Kellyanne Gunderson, Megan Snyder,Ryan Rohlf, Colton Hemer, Tyler Schroeder, Courtney Schnuckel, Hunter Blum and Whitney Frank.  Manager is Stacy Pritchard. (see photo in the Courier)

Nevilles host former exchange student  Felipe & Claudia Stone and daughters Daniela, Andrea, Catalina and Emilia of Santiago, Chlile, spent a few days with Frank & Diane Neville of Odebolt.  This is Felipe's third trip to Iowa and the first for his family.  He first came to Iowa in 1982 as a foreign exchange student, living with the Neville family and attending Odebolt-Arthur High School as a senior.  In Chile he is employed as a stockbroker and Claudia is a stay-at-home mom.  The story goes on to tell of the family's experience during he earthquake in Chile in February.  (See a photo & the rest of the story in the Courier.)

Education Friends (Photo)- Becky Miller of Battle Creek and Roby Larson of Odebolt were recently honored as "Friends of Education" by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA)  They were nominated by the BC-IGEA and O-AEA.

ONRC Auxiliary (Excerpts) Sixty people attended the volunteer brunch at which Jane Hogue of Prairie Pedlar gave the program.  A balloon lift-off was held Tuesday.  A call from Pennsylvania the following day came saying they had found a balloon.  It had gone 893 miles.

Grilling (Photo)  OA/BCIG FFA and the Iowa Pork Producers Association recently grilled lunch for students at the OA/BCIG Middle School and OA Elementary.  The IPPA Restaurant and Foodservice Committee gave away up to 1,000 servings of ground pork for the schools to use.  Each school was required to fill out a grant application.  It took the FFA officers about two hours to cook all 400 burgers on the Odebolt Fire Department's grill.

Other stories -- New windows at Odebolt Museum; Creek Days offers variety of events; OA Elementary attendance awards; "Go The Distance" Day participation check for $500 to OA Elementary; Odebolt Citywide Garage Sale set for June 11 & 12; Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary poster contest winners; many school sports stories

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