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The Chronicle, Volume 113, No. 22; May 27, 2004

The Mayor Sez...
Our “spotlight business” on our Odebolt.net website features our local real estate agents.  They play a very important part in our community and many times can mean the difference of bringing a new family or a business to our city.  We salute!
     Poppies are to be worn Memorial Day.  They will be on sale May 28 & 29, and you may buy one at City Hall or Herby’s.
From the Bolt!
 - R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Top of the Class - These honors were inadvertently switched in last week's Chronicle.  The Odebolt-Arthur Class of 2004 salutatorian is Janice Larson, daughter of Curtis and Kim Larson of Arthur.  The valedictorian is Katie Schroeder, daughter of Rick and Kris Schroeder of Odebolt.

Friends of Library - President Donna Ekstrom passed away on March 18, 2004.  Friends of the Library Vice-President Phyllis Kies assumed the presidency and presided over the regular meeting  on May 10.
     New storage and shelving will be purchased and installed in the librarian's closet.  The Library will be open for regular hours during Creek Days. 
     A 100th anniversary party for the Odebolt Library will be held Sunday, September 12, 2004.  This Open House will be hosted by the Friends of the Library.
     The 2004 Summer Reading Program will be held June 2 through 24. 
     The next meeting of Friends of the Library is scheduled for October 11, 2004.

Raasch Appointed to International Marketing Committee - Curt Raasch, a soybean farmer from Odebolt, was recently appointed chair of the Asia Subcommittee of the United Soybean Board (USB) International Marketing Committee.  Raasch also serves on the Select Yield and Quality Committee. USB is the governing body for the national soybean checkoff.
     "I look forward to serving my fellow U.S. soybean producers by helping to ensure a strong competitive future for our product," says Raasch.  "Our team of farmer-leaders will not rest with current accomplishments, but will continue to build on the past successes of the soybean checkoff."
     USB is made up of 62 farmer-directors who oversee the investments of the soybean checkoff on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers.  Read more about the USB at http://www.unitedsoybean.org/

Obituary:  Donald H. “Spike” Einspahr, age 80, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Mercy Regency Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
     Donald was born on June 5, 1923, in Odebolt, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Thayer) Einspahr. He was a life long resident of Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt High School in 1942. Following graduation he entered the Marine Corps on March 3, 1945, and received his training at Parris Island, SC. He served from November 27, 1945 through June 24, 1946 with the occupational forces in Japan, and was honorably discharged on August 18, 1946.
     On August 15, 1948, Donald was united in marriage to Matilda “Til” H. Jentzen at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, IA. They made their home in Odebolt and were blessed with a son, Jerry.
     He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt and held various offices in the “Voters Assembly.”
     Donald was the proud owner of Einspahr Furniture Store in Odebolt, which he started in 1960, and was still an active co-owner along with his son, Jerry. Donald, better known as “Spike”, enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was an avid spectator sportsman. Spike and Til loved to travel and had special memories of many trips including: New York, Hawaii, Switzerland, and Cancun, Mexico.
     Survivors include his wife, Matilda Einspahr; his son, Jerry and his wife Deb Einspahr of Odebolt, Iowa, and her children Chris and Kayla.
     Donald’s parents; stepfather, J.W. Carlson; and a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Dick Gardner, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services for Donald were Saturday, May 22, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, with Reverend Albert Buelow officiating. Special music provided by Rod Schneider, soloist, and Jim and Kris Kistenmacher, duet, accompanied by Phyllis Kies. Lucy Huldeen and Donna Schoeder took care of the flower arrangements. Pallbearers were: Howard Hustedt, Kevin Carstensen, Larry Beckman, Larry Thome, Grant Thayer, and George Dosch.
     Interment was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of Farber & Otteman Funeral Home. There was a presentation of the flag by the Odebolt American Legion Post No. 313.

Obituary:  Gertrude (Goreham) Paul passed away on May 7, 2004 in the Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 15 days.
     Gertrude Isabelle Goreham was born on November 22, 1909 at Fair Hope Farm near Odebolt, Iowa to Edson and Mabel (Lester) Goreham.  On November 27, 1930, she was united in marriage to Lyle J. Paul at the home of her parents.  Two daughters, Velma and Darlene were born to this union.
     Gertrude and her husband, Lyle reside and farmed the C.A. Paul farm south of Odebolt until 1951 when they purchased and moved to the C. A. Paul farm north of Odebolt.  After Lyle died on October 30, 1974, Gertrude continued to live on the farm until 1994, when she moved to a home in Odebolt.
     Gertrude attended and graduated from the Odebolt Public School.  She was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, sang in the choir and held positions of elder, trustee and deacon.  Gertrude was a fifty-year-plus member of the Order of Eastern Star along with memberships in many other various clubs and organizations.  She may be best remembered for her many artistic talents which include corn cob dolls and tatted note-cards. 
      Survivors include her two daughters, Velma and husband Richard Watts of Sac City, Darlene and husband Paul Bengford of Fort Collins, Colorado, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by husband Lyle, parents, five sisters and one brother, who died in infancy.
     Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 15, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt with Rev. Charles Bulger officiating.  She was laid to rest in the Odebolt Cemetery.

Death Notice:  Lillian Brockman was born October 12, 1909 to Otto J. and Anna Brockman.  She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1927.  She then attended the Iowa State Teachers College and received her BA degree from the university of Northern Colorado.  Lillian taught in the public schools of Cooper, Onawa, Harlan and Ames, Iowa from 1929 to 1945.  She was employed at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center as a Librarian from 1945 through 1970.
     Lillian passed away on May 18, 2004 at Aurora, Colorado.

OTHER NEWS

Death:  Sally (Hoefling) Kennedy - Graveside Services were held Friday, May 28, at 3 p.m. at the Odebolt Cemetery for Sally (Hoefling) Kennedy, 45, of Climbing Hill, Iowa, formerly of Odebolt.  Lunch followed at the United Methodist Church.
     The body of the Sally J. Kennedy, owner of Blues Amusements carnival, was found Monday in her RV parked at Bluffs Run Casino in Council Bluffs, police said. Cause of death was loss of blood due to multiple stab wounds.
     Michael Gunther is charged with the stabbing.  Kennedy had been dating Gunther, but when she broke off the relationship and moved to fire him, Gunther responded by killing her, authorities allege.
     Kennedy's ex-husband, Shane Kennedy, 49, of Council Bluffs, was found dead Friday, May 22nd due to a heart condition and his death is now being examined more closely.
     The Kennedys leave behind two children, age 16 and 18. On Sunday -- the last day she was alive -- Sally Kennedy saw her daughter graduate from high school.
     Sally was the daughter of Lawrence Hoefling. (Sources: Sioux City Journal, Omaha Herald, Elaine Rex).

OBITUARY: Sally Jean (Hoefling) Kennedy, 45, formerly of Climbing Hill, died Sunday, May 23, 2004.
     Graveside services were Friday, May 28 in Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa. Arrangements were under the direction of Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
     Sally Jean (Hoefling) Kennedy was born in September 1958 in Omaha, the daughter of Larry and Lois (Gillespie) Hoefling. She lived with her paternal grandparents, Harold and Mary Hoefling, on a farm near Odebolt, from the age of 6 months to 9 years. When her father remarried, she moved to Ralston, Neb.
     In 1982, she married Shane Kennedy and they made their home near Climbing Hill. They were divorced in 2002. She owned and operated Blue's Amusements carnival, which she and Shane had built up over the years.
     She enjoyed her work, music, flowers, friends, life and most of all, her children and family. She gave willingly of her time and talents. She loved to play her clavinova and guitars and played and sang in area churches.
     Survivors include two children, Samantha Kennedy of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Christopher Kennedy of Hornick, Iowa; her stepmother, Mary Hoefling of Plattsmouth, Neb.; paternal grandmother, Mary Johnson of Lake View, Iowa; two brothers, Ron Hoefling and his wife, Sarah of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Tom Hoefling of Idaho; a half sister and her husband, Teresa and Steve Tunender of Atkinson, Neb.; two aunts, Marilyn (Hoefling) Stork of Odebolt, Iowa, and Shirley Christenson of Kansas City, Mo.; an uncle and his wife, Don and Roberta Hoefling of Oto, Iowa; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandparents; her paternal grandfather; her ex-husband; a cousin, Diana Schonts; and an uncle, Fred Stork.

The Mayor Sez...
     Just a reminder that school is about out for the summer and for the next few months we will have kids on bikes, trikes, and mopeds and, yes, maybe a few playing in the streets, so let us all make a mental note to slow down a tad and keep a sharp eye-out for our kids.
    When you read this, Memorial Day will be about ten or eleven days away. This year will be a special day indeed as the dedication ceremony for our new Veterans’ Memorial Monument will be held. The dedication ceremony will begin at ten a.m. and will be followed by a free meal at the Odebolt Community Center. We hope that everyone will turn out for this special day. See you there!
 - R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt City-Wide Garage Sale Date has been set for Saturday, June 12th beginning at 8 a.m.  Clean out your closets, attics, cupboards, basements & garages!  Please call Holly Quirk or Jenny Sorensen if you are interested in taking part in this event.  There is a $3.00 fee to be paid in advance to cover costs.

4-H Clubs Donate to Swimming Pool - The Richland Robins and OA Showmen 4-H Clubs held their annual Omelet Brunch on March 14th.  The clubs received $500 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial, Trinity Lutheran giving $100, and Faith Lutheran giving $400 of their money.  Due to these matching funds and to the GREAT community support, the clubs were able to donate a total of $1,517.57 to the Odebolt Swimming Pool.

Girls Scouts Troop #175 ended their year with the Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 25th.  The theme was Country Western Girl Scouts.  The girls wore identical shirts signed on the back by each girl scout.  They performed a country western dance, did skits and accepted awards for the Cookie Sales.  Twenty of the 26 girls sold over 60 boxes of cookies.  One final event the girls will do is a camp out at the leader's house on June 25th.

Obituary: Lance R. Garlock, age 74, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
     Memorial Services were Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, with the Reverend Duane Queen officiating.  A graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. at the Storm Lake Cemetery prior to the memorial service.  Amvets Post #66 presented the flag. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of the arrangements.
     Lance Robert Garlock was born September 4, 1929 in Fonda, Iowa to Burnell and Opal (Stetham) Garlock. He spent his childhood in his parents’ home in Fonda, attending school there and then graduating from Fonda High School. Lance attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake for three years, then Drake University in Des Moines for 3 more years to earn his B.S. in Pharmacy. During the time he was a student at Buena Vista, he worked at Ireland Drug in Storm Lake.
     Lance served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
     On May 26, 1957, he was united in marriage to Donna R. Sporleder in Lake City, Iowa. Their union was blessed with three children: Lance Greg, Valerie and Gale. Lance was devoted to his family and treasured the time he could spend with them.
     As a registered pharmacist, Lance, along with Donna, owned and operated Odebolt Drug in Odebolt from 1966 through 1986, where Lance was a community leader and member of the Odebolt Rotary Club. During his retirement years, Lance helped out area pharmacists at drugstores in Sac City and in the northwest Iowa area.
     Lance was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Beavers in Storm Lake. He was an avid fisherman who loved every moment he could spend with a fishing line in his hands.
     Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna of Storm Lake; son, Lance G. Garlock of Storm Lake; daughters: Valerie and husband Duane Kavanaugh of Groton, SD and Gale and husband Pat McEvoy of Elgin, MN; four grandchildren; one nephew, two nieces, and many other extended family and friends.
     Preceding Lance in death were his parents, and a brother, Dale E. Garlock.
     A memorial honoring Lance has been established. Memorials may be sent to the Garlock family.

Summer School Hours - The official office hours for the school during the summer (June until the middle of August) will be 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bike around Sac County - The 16th Annual Bike Around Sac County (BASC) will be held on Saturday, June 5th.  The 50 mile ride will begin and end at the Thirty Acres shelter house in Lake View.  Call 712-662-4530 for information.

From Ida County Courier, May 20 edition
 - School Board Minutes
 - Mark Fertig to State in Shot put; Trojanette 4x100 Relay Team to State

May 13 CHAMBER MINUTES are on-line

Click to enlarge this photo of the 2004 Prom sent in by Lance Garlock.  Thanks, Lance!  The hundreds of stars hanging from the ceiling were made and donated by Vance Lundell, of Lundell Plastics.  For more photos see the prom slide show.

The Mayor Sez...
The City was deeply saddened last week after the loss of George Dresselhuis.  We mourn his passing, however we celebrate his life. He shall be missed.
 - R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt City-Wide Garage Sale Date has been set for Saturday, June 12th beginning at 8 a.m.  Clean out your closets, attics, cupboards, basements & garages!  Please call Holly Quirk or Jenny Sorensen if you are interested in taking part in this event.  There is a $3.00 fee to be paid in advance to cover costs.

School Board Recognition - Volunteer school board members serve thousands of hours each year working to ensure every Iowa student receives a solid education.  School Board Recognition Week, May 9 -15, 2004 is an opportunity to recognize men and women who govern Iowa's public education system.  This year's theme - "Leading So All Students Succeed" - recognizes that school board members are community leaders working for higher levels for students.  The role of school board members is to provide vision, structure, accountability and advocacy.  
     The Iowa Association of School Boards encourages parents, community leaders, students, teachers and others to honor their local board members.

Odebolt-Arthur Board of Education
Jane Heidenreich - President, 6 years of service
Deb Bengford - Director, 2 years of service
Paul Rydberg - Director, 2 years of service
Vicki Beckman, Director, 1 year of service
Roger Buehler, Director, 1 year of service
Carol Auen - Secretary, 17 years of service
Renae Babcock - Treasurer, 6 years of service

Graduation exercises will be held at Odebolt-Arthur for 32 seniors at 3:00 p.m., Sunday May 16th.  A prelude concert will begin at 2:20 p.m. presented by the Odebolt-Arthur Senior High School Band under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Votrobeck.
     The Senior Video will be presented by juniors Rachel Hansen and Alayna Wilken.  The traditional theme from Pomp and Circumstance" played by Roby Larson and Barbara Votrobeck will usher the class into the Bart Ogden Gymnasium for the ceremonies.
     The welcome will be presented by O-A High School Principal Charles Foy.  The Senior Class President's Address will be given by Chelsea Bengford.
     A duet of Janice Larson and Nick Frank will sing "Seize the Moment."
     The address will be given by Rev. Norman Erickson of the Evangelical Free Church of Arthur.
     Presentation of Awards will include the Better American Citizenship by Joe Heidenreich and Academic Recognition and Salutatorian by Charles Foy.
     Superintendent Dennis Johnson will present the Class of 2004.  Deb Bengford, Roger Buehler, Jane Heidenreich and Paul Rydberg of the Board of Education will present the diplomas.
     Commencement will close with the O-A Chorus performance of "Go and Find Your Dream" and the Recessional.
     The Class of 2004 chose purple and gold as their class colors and the Yellow Spider Mum as the class flower.  The class motto is "In our hands we hold today, In our dreams we hold the future, In our hearts we hold forever!"
     This year's graduates are Chelsea Bengford, Brandon Bergman, Dylan Bettin, Bradley Buehler, Durel Carstensen, Kayla Down, Nicholas Simonson-Frank, Zebulon Haskins, Thomas Heidenreich, Linda Hoegh and Kara Kelly, Lucas Koenen, Janice Larson, Daniel Leonard, Sara Lorenzen, Andrew Mahoney, Rodney Olerich, Andrew Perrizo, Laura Pritchard, Cody Renze and Joshua Rydberg, Audra Schmidt, Katie Schroeder, Keith Schroeder, Ashley Schultz, Kyle Siebrecht, Mitchell Sorensen, Brenda Stickrod, Chance Sweeden, Catlin Thompson, Keshia Walker and Tony Wipperling.

Summer Fun at the Library - This summer all youngsters pre-school through the 5th grade can put their fingers to work making crafts.  A great many projects have been planned.  
     The summer program will be held Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m., June 2 through June 24.
     If your child plans to attend, please notify the library by June 1.  Anyone wishing to donated 2 dozen cookies for snack time should also contact the library at 668-2718.

New Hours at the Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to noon, and 2:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.

The Tuesday Club of Odebolt held their last meeting for the year on May 4, 2004 with their May breakfast.  Installation of the new officers for 2004-2006 was performed by retiring president, Jane Christian.  The officers are Elaine Rex, president; Thelma Schroeder, vice-president; and Sally Porter, secretary-treasurer.
     Special guests were Joyce Wilken and Madeline McTasney, an honorary member.  
     Ongoing or recent projects of the Tuesday Club, a community service group and study club organized in 1917 include:  boxes (nearly 1000 lbs.) for Kentucky containing clothing and personal items for the needy; the East welcome sign to Odebolt - lighting, decorating and upkeep; selling Odebolt crocks; cleaning ditches east of town for several years; supporting the D.A.R.E. program when it was in the OA school; furnishing "Kinderkids" magazines for the first graders at the OA School; donating to the OA After Prom; donations to the Odebolt Public Library's Summer Reading Program; memorials to the library; financial gifts to the Odebolt Museum; donations to the Cherokee Mental Hospital; Arbor Day poster contest for the 5th graders at OA with monetary prizes; participating in Odebolt Creek Days with a float; saving grocery coupons and soup labels for the OA School; donating to Sunny brook trip for the OA 5th graders; donating and planting trees; monetary donations to the Veterans memorial at the cemetery; and a monetary donation to the Odebolt Community Center.

Band & Chorus Receive "I" Ratings - The Odebolt-Arthur High School Band and Chorus participated in the state large group contest at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake on Saturday, May 8. They were each judged by three adjudicators and received "I" ratings from all!
     The band performed a march, "Steel King", "Yorkshire Ballad", and "Overture for Winds." The chorus performed "Festival Sanctus", "Banks of Doon", and "Wade In the Water."
     Congratulations to all involved!!

Area Student Honors
Chance Sweeden was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from The Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education.  He  was sponsored by Larry Beckman Motors, Inc.  Chance will graduate from Odebolt-Arthur this spring and plans to continue his training at Western Iowa Tech.
Tyler Schnuckel, son of Nolan and Joann Schnuckel, was awarded second prize in the Morningside College music department's 2004 Elizabeth Sammons Competition in Voice.  A sophomore, he is majoring in music education and is a 2003 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High.
Kariann Blair, a sophomore majoring in athletic training at Buena Vista University received the Dean's Award for Academic Achievement.  She is the daughter of David & Sherri Blair of Odebolt.
Jamie Youngquist, daughter of Dennis & Ann Youngquist, was one of two recipients of the Robert Watkins and Mary Swartz Athletic Trainer Achievement Award and a $2500 scholarship for the senior year.
Jill Fertig of Odebolt graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences at South Dakota State University's Spring Commencement, May 1.

OBITUARY:  George W. Dresselhuis

    George W. Dresselhuis, age 93, of Odebolt, Iowa, died May 4, 2004, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     George was born in Parkersburg, Iowa, on December 28, 1910, to Henry and Grace Dresselhuis. He grew up with six sisters. George met the love of his life while in high school, and pursued Thelma until she accepted his ongoing proposal. On February 23, 1935, they were married.
     George always wanted to be a lawyer and throughout his life affirmed that nothing was so rewarding as the practice of law. After high school he obtained a job that would allow him to attend Drake University, where he graduated in the top of his class in 1934 and passed the bar. He practiced law briefly in Des Moines. In 1936 he came to Odebolt, where he practiced until a few months before his death. George did not retire voluntarily.
     In 1979 Joseph Heidenreich joined George in the firm of Dresselhuis & Heidenreich. George knew and cared for the legal needs of his clients and their families from cradle to grave. He was the real estate title expert of Sac, Ida and much of Crawford Counties. His knowledge of probate law and practice was unequaled. He held the highest rating in the Martindale Hubbell attorney rating system as an attorney of exceptional ability. He was Odebolt city attorney for over 50 years.
     He was proud of Thelma and of his family. He enjoyed the association of many as friends, clients and associates. His annual fishing trip with his brothers-in-law was always a high point. Later, he and Thelma traveled to dozens of interesting places here and abroad, enjoying the many new experiences.
     George spent many hours in his garden, tending his flowers and his annual vegetable plantings. During these hours, he thought through problems to be solved at his office and found solutions for the legal dilemmas that he faced in his work. Nothing pleased him more than finding an answer to a vexing problem that would satisfy all the various interests. He also enjoyed dancing, especially with Thelma.
     George is survived by his wife, Thelma (Hansen) Dresselhuis, children, Ellen Dresselhuis, Minneapolis, MN; Gerrit (Julie) Dresselhuis, Sioux Falls, SD; 2 grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; sisters, Etta Avenell, San Antonio, TX; Edene Hofman, Grand Rapids, MI; Mildred Norman, Paradise Valley, AZ; and Frances Hembera, Cedar Rapids, IA. His first great-grandchild is due soon.
     George is also survived by many special friends, who have been and continue to be, truly a gift to all of us. We can’t list all of the wonderful people in George and Thelma’s lives, but we thank especially Joe and Jane Heidenreich, Ron and Elaine Rex, and Herb and Joan Turin for all their help in these past months. We also give special thanks to Dr. Carl Toben, Shelly Else, and the caring and skilled staff at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. You and the love surrounding us in the community of Odebolt are true blessings.

OBITUARY: Alice R. (Sleight) Mauer, age 90, of Sac City, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, from a sudden illness.
     Alice Roberta Sleight was born March 7, 1914, at Odebolt, Iowa, to Robert H. and Grace (Nellist) Sleight. She attended rural and public schools and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1931.
     On February 18, 1933, she was united in marriage to John (Jack) Mauer of Sac City. To this union were born two children: Gary of Lake Crystal, MN, and Nancy Larson of Johnston, IA.
     Alice joined the First Christian Church of Sac City in 1952. She was active in Sunday school, C.W.F. and served as a deaconess.
     She worked at the Coast-to-Coast store for 11 years; she also worked at Casey’s, the bakery, Gambles, Public Library, courthouse and the outreach center.
     Survivors include her son, Gary Mauer and his wife Hazel of Lake Crystal, MN, her daughter Nancy Larson and her husband Al of Johnston, IA; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Ruby Nelson of Sac City, IA, and Dorothy Sleight of Odebolt, IA; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
     Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack, and her brother Lyle Sleight.
     Funeral services were Friday, May 7, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Sac City with Reverend Sharla Hulsey officiating. Frank Pontious provided special music accompanied by Joyce Irwin. Pallbearers were Gary Mauer, Jr., Chad Larson, Roger Sleight, Jim Mason, Harold Peyton, and Kenneth Stoelting. Burial was at the Oakland Cemetery in Sac City under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

Death:  Gertrude Paul passed away May 7th in Ft. Collins, Colorado after a bad fall.  Services were at 10 a.m.. Saturday, May 13th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt.

The Mayor Sez…
      Our Webmaster has an idea that I would like to pass on to anyone that might be interested.  She thought it would be nice to have a marquis of sorts erected and strategically placed downtown featuring important sites of our city, with a picture and an address of each site, such as:  the museum, library, Peterson house, etc. (directory of our city for visitors, so to speak).  Please give me a call if you know anyone or an organization that may be interested in the project.
     The harsh winter has taken a toll on our streets.  You have probably seen our street maintenance people doing repairs on the chuck holes and if we should miss one, please let us know.
From the Bolt!
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Horticulture Class Hosts Plant Sale - The Odebolt-Arthur High School Horticulture II Class is having their annual plant sale.  
     The following flowers will be available:  Blue Wave Petunia, Thunbergia, Pansy, Portulaca, Snapdragons, Impatiens, Zinnias, Marigolds, Tiger Marigolds, Pink Wave Petunia, Misty Lilac Wave Petunia, Rose Wave Petunia, Tidal Wave Petunia, Tropical Red Petunia, and Red, Pink and White Geraniums.
      The following vegetables will be available:
Bell Boy Hybrid Tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes, Sweet Banana Pepper, Jalapeno, Rugerts Tomato, Super Sioux Tomatoes, and Cactus Jack's Special Bred.
     Small Containers - $1.00
     Medium Containers - $3.00
     Hanging Baskets - $10.00
     Please contact Eric Miller at the Odebolt High School for more information.

Cardinal Key Inductee - A formal induction ceremony was held April 25, 2004 at Iowa State University in which Kara Gunderson, a junior majoring in Accounting and Finance, was inducted.  Kara is the daughter of Steve and Kris Gunderson.  
     Since 1926 Cardinal Key has been revered as Iowa State University's pre-eminent honor society.  Only a handful of leaders are elected to membership each year.  It seeks to honor those who have excelled not just in the classroom, but those unique individuals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, character and years of unselfish service to the University.
     Kara is currently the President of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and Assistant Business Manager of VEISHEA.  She has worked extensively with New Student Programs and is serving as an Advisor for the 2004 Cyclone Aides.  She has been involved in many organizations including Iowa State Blood Drive, Dance Marathon, and Freshmen Honors Program Seminar Leader.  Her career goals include becoming a Certified Public Accountant, working in the field of accounting or financial investments and maybe someday attaining a degree in law.

Donations to the OCC
     The following made donations to the Odebolt Community Center:  Karen Ely (Class of 1964); Diann Mandernach, Theron Smith (Class of 1966); Virginia Branson (Class of 1964); Helen Bettin, Jeff & Charlene Lippincott, Robert & Pat Hollander (Class of 1956); Barbara Horak (Class of 1967); Donavon & Carol Zofka (Class of 1964); Prudential Matching Funds, Jack & Mertie Williams (Class of 1943); John & Retha Ellis (Class of 1942); Richard & Bonnie Ekse (Class of 1964); Byron & Margaret Ludington (Class of 1964); Dr. Esther Streed (Class of 1967); Larry & Cheryl Moe (Class of 1965); William and Rendee Wallace, Matt & Jenny Hustedt & family, and Brad & Kristy Rosemeyer & family.
     The following memorials were made:
 - For Bill Johnson from Jack & Joan Simpson, Phrona Johnson, Carol & Ruth Youngren, and Lois Story.
 - For Russell Peters from Joyce & Robert Currie, Howard & Marcia Hustedt, Butch & Judy Hemphill, Carol and Ruth Youngren, and Dale & Janice Richardson.
 - For Ervin Richardson from Marilyn Stork.
 - For Jerry Carrier from Mary Jeanne Thompson and Dale & Janice Richardson
 - For Donna Ekstrom from Robert & Joyce Currie
 - For Class of 1939-1952 from Jerry & Donna Reynolds
 - For Helen Story from Lois Story

Schroeder Recognized for Academic Excellence - Katie Schroeder of Odebolt was recognized by Gov. Tom Vilsack for outstanding academic achievement at the second annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 25 at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines.  Schroeder is a student at Odebolt-Arthur High School and is the daughter of Rick and Kris Schroeder.  In addition to attending the ceremony and being presented a framed certificate, students selected for the award were able to recognize their favorite teacher and will receive a photo plaque of their meeting with the governor.

Businesses contribute to Girl Scouts - On Saturday, April 17th, the Brownie Girl Scouts Troop #175 of Odebolt attended the Shrine Circus in Sioux City.  Dick Bloyer of The Bloyer Agency, James Pierce of James Body & Glass, and Jerry Wiseman of The Chronicle donated money to enable this group of girls and their families to attend this event.  Brownie Girl Scout leader Joan Cowlham commented, "It's nice to know that we have local businesses that care about our young girl scouts.  I'm sure it will be a life-ling memory that they will always have."

OAMS Spring Concert May 11 - The Odebolt-Arthur Middle School Music Department will present its annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 11, in the Arthur gym. The evening of music will begin at 7:30 p.m.
          The Sixth Grade Band will let the "Monster" out of the closet and dance with the Droggs. The O-AMS Band will play their exciting contest selections as well as "The Calypso Song."
     The Sixth Grade Chorus will sing a 1973 hit named "Drift Away" and the ever-patriotic "Battle Hymn of the Republic." "Rise Up!" and Steven Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here" will be sung by the O-AMS Choir.
     Also featured will be Sixth Grade Band members Christine Bloyer on French Horn, Kaylene Johnson on Bb Soprano Clarinet, and Ryan Rohlf on Snare Drum. They will play their contest solos for which they received "I+" ratings.
     Get away from the hum-drum of everyday work and activities and relieve your stress with MUSIC!!

LOCAL SINGERS IN SIOUXLAND MASTER CHORALE CONCERT - The Siouxland Master Chorale, under the direction of Gene Wagner and accompanied by Barbara Votrobeck, will present its "Moms and Pops" Concert on Friday, May 7. The 8:00 p.m. program of light music will take place in the Bellevue Ballroom on Summit Street in Sioux City.
     Songs in the concert include "Blue Skies", "If Ever I Would Leave You", "Down To the River to Pray" from O Brother, Where Art Thou, "Somewhere", "Java Jive", "God Bless America", and "An American Quilt." The women will be featured on ""America" and "Ching-a-Ring Chaw" and the men will perform "Gonna Build A Mountain" and "Down In the Valley."
     Some of the members will be featured in solos and small groups, including Barbara Votrobeck performing Roger Williams' arrangement of "Autumn Leaves" on the piano.
     Members of the Siouxland Master Chorale include Rick and Barb Votrobeck, Lucy Huldeen, and Brent and Bev Huldeen. Contact any of these for more information.

Bike Around Sac County a Month Away - The Sac County Conservation Foundation is busy preparing for their 16th Annual Bike Around Sac County to be held on Saturday June 5th.  The 50-mile ride will begin at the Thirty Acres shelter house in Lake View.  The ride will end at the same location.
     The riders will pedal most of the 50 miles on hard-surface roads and the Sauk Rail Trail.  Those biking for the day will visit Lake View, Breda, Maple River, Carroll and Carnarvon while biking the majority of the ride on the Sauk Rail Trail.  A lunch is scheduled at the Carnarvon Inn.  
     Registration forms are available at the Hagge Park office or the internet at www.saccounty.org under Conservation, "What's New."  Those registering for BASC will receive a tee shirt, schedule of events, a map, daily SRT pass, SAG privileges and lunch.  Those pre-registering by May 28th will save money on the fee.  Call (712) 662-4530 for information.

OTHER NEWS

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Odebolt Mourns the Loss 
of Long-Time Attorney

George W. Dresselhuis, 93, of Odebolt, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.  Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m., at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.  Services were 11 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Odebolt.  Graveside services were be 4 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Iowa. 

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May 3rd City Council Minutes are on-line.

HATTIE GRACE BOARDING HOUSE
A four-bedroom bed and breakfast, will be opening soon at 317 West 4th Street in Odebolt.  Sherry Gritten, owner, says she is shooting for a pre-June opening.  See Accommodations in Odebolt