Selected news briefs edited from


Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
The below contains news items of interest  to Odebolt residents. The Chronicle also contains news from Wall Lake,
Early, Nemaha, Schaller and Sac County.  Individual issues are on sale at The Chronicle office or by subscription. 

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 21
 May 26, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     It’s “poppy day”, so, get out those coin purses and empty them out (don’t let the moths get in your way)! If you want a poppy call City Hall and they will direct you to a sales person. It is the best way I know to help the disabled veterans. They thank you!
     Last week, I suggested that we tidy up around town and get ready for our visiting friends and relatives that will be here for the Memorial Day weekend. The City thanks you!
     Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of the three holiday weekends of the summer. May we all enjoy them safely (please, Lord, may the summer not pass too swiftly).
     Last week was Emergency Medical Service week and I was pleased to see a full page in the Chronicle, recognizing our volunteers that do such a great job. Odebolt is very fortunate to have this group of first responders. We salute!
     From the ‘Bolt
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

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Community Center Dedication
June 4th, 2005!

     A full evening of fun is planned for the dedication of the Odebolt Community Center. The festivities begin with a casual dinner, 4:30 to 5:30, (cash bar) catered by Herby's Bar and Grill.  The Dedication will include speeches and recognitions.  A program with "home-grown" entertainers, Gary Johnson, Jim & Jesse Howard, and the barbershop quartet "Voice Exchange", precedes a Karaoke Contest, followed by a dance at 10:00 p.m. Plan to attend and celebrate our fine new facility!

Community Center Dedication - June 4, 2005

4:30 to 5:30    Casual Dinner catered by Herby's Bar and Grill

5:30 to 6:30    Dedication Ceremony
                     Opening Prayer - Vic Johnson
                     Presentations by:
                     Board President Lance Garlock
                     Mayor Ron Rex
                     Congressman Steve King
                     Jerry Reynolds, Class of 1952
                     Vision Iowa Representative
                     Shirley Phillips (SETD)
                     Closing remarks by Howard Hustedt

7:00 to 9:00    Entertainment by
                     "Voice Exchange" (Barbershop Quartet
                      Gary Johnson
                      Jim and Jesse Howard and family

9:00 to 10:00  Karoke Contest - $5.00 entry fee
     1st place - $50      2nd place - $25     3rd place - $15

10:00 until Close    Dance, Music by Spin Master DJ

 Click for Community Center web page

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Creek Days News - The Sunday events at Creek Days are always a hit, and this year promises to be better than ever!  On Sunday, June 19th, we will kick off the action with our annual Tractor and Pickup Pull at 11:00.  The tractor pull will feature several classes including Stock 3,700 lb. - 19,700 lb.; 3,000 RPM 7700 lb.-12,700 lb.; Hot Stock 6,700 lb. - 12,700 lb.; Super Stock 7,700 lb.- 12,700 lb.; and Super Farm 9,700 lb. - 11,700 lb.   General pulling rules will apply, and there will be a $15 hook fee.  The pickup pull is for licensed stock pickups with DOT-approved tires. Weigh-in will be from 8:00 am to 10:30 am for all entrants, and there will be no late weigh-ins. For more information, contact Denny Sykes.
     The Demolition Derby will follow the Tractor and Pickup Pull, at approximately 5:00 pm. With plenty of wild cars and crashes, the demo derby is always a crowd-pleaser. Rules and regulations are available at www.odebolt.net or by contacting Terry Oxendale.
     A food stand and beer garden will be available all day, along with the souvenir stand featuring t-shirts and toys. Finally, the grand finale of Creek Days will take place at dusk--a fireworks extravaganza sponsored by the ODC and the Odebolt Fire Department in honor of the 10th anniversary of Creek Days and the 125th anniversary of the fire department. Make plans to spend the day with us!    (see Creek Days web page for more information). 

Top of the Class for 2005 - Odebolt-Arthur Class of 2005's Valedictorian was Alayna Wilkne, daughter of Dave and Twyla Wilken, and Salutatorian was Rachel Hansen, daughter of Mark & Pam Hansen, all of Odebolt.

Moped Course – There will be a licensed moped certification course for all interested persons who will be at least 13 years old by June 1, 2005. It will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Odebolt-Arthur High School Vocal Music Room. Registration forms may be obtained at the High School office.

Report cards may be picked up from the school between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday, May 31 until Friday, June 3. Report cards not picked up can be picked up in the fall.

Volunteers Needed – Odebolt-Arthur School is looking for volunteers to help with the removal of the high school gym floor on May 31 and June 1 at 6 p.m. Other dates and times to be arranged. Call 668-2289 to volunteer.

Computer Classes - Summer computer sessions will be held the week of June 13th - June 17th.  All O-A students and their families are welcome to attend.  Sessions will be 30 minutes or 60 minutes in length, available mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
     Cost is $.50 for 30 minutes.  During their session students will be able to choose from ALL the fun programs CCC software has to offer.

Mark Fertig, Junior, broke O-A’s Shot Put Record twice this spring. He first broke it at Early with a toss of 48 feet 3.75 inches. The old record was 47 feet, 10 inches and was set by Ricky Meents in 1963. Fertig broke the record again in winning the Maple Valley Conference title in the shot, with a toss of 50 feel, 4 inches, which added over a foot and a half to the old mark.

A Town Hall meeting with US Senator Chuck Grassley will be held Thursday, June 2 in Sac City from 7 to 8 p.m. in the meeting room at the Sac Community Recreational Center on West Main Street.

Second Magazine Highlights Prairie Pedlar Gardens - The Prairie Pedlar Gardens in rural Odebolt have received more national attention as a 8-page pictorial of the Hogue’s garden business is featured in the current issue of Country Living Gardener magazine.
     The story entitled, “Prairie Home”, suggests that, “Deep in the heart of Iowa, a refuge from the omnipresent soybean fields is bursting with perennials, herbs, and ideas.” The magazine is available on newsstands nationwide. Copies are also available at the Prairie Pedlar.
     The Prairie Pedlar is open daily through October: Monday ­ Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 ­ 4:00 p.m.

Kids Garden Club Resumes at the Prairie Pedlar – Application Deadline May 28
     The Green Team, a kid's garden club, will meet at the Prairie Pedlar again this summer to develop garden skills and enjoy nature crafts, flower fun, and outdoor games. Every Wednesday in June and July from 8:30-11:00 a.m. children 8 years old and older are invited to participate. The registration format allows for flexibility with summer schedules: swimming lessons, scouts, Bible School, camps, etc. The cost for each session is $6.00 per child. Each participant commits to a minimum of four sessions for a fee of $24.00, selecting the dates and topics of their own choosing. Students are welcome to sign up for more than four sessions if desired, adding $6.00 for each additional date to cover costs of supplies for their take-home project as well as a mid-morning snack.
     Pre-registration is required and must be completed by May 28. For a detailed schedule of events and activities, and an application form contact Jane Hogue at the Prairie Pedlar in rural Odebolt. 712-668-4840.

Former Resident Injured in Explosion - Jean “Noonie” Peterson Jones, an Odebolt native, is recovering from injuries after an explosion and fire completely leveled her rural Mallard, Iowa home on April 11th. She suffered second and third degree burns on her hands and second degree burns on her face. Firefighters said it was a miracle that she was able to get out of the house alive. Everything in the home was lost, including pets. Jones' 19-year-old son, a member of the National Guard, was flown home from duty in Afghanistan.
     A benefit supper for Jean and Alex Jones will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard, Iowa. Jones is the daughter of Eleanor Peterson of Odebolt.

 Additional Servicemen - “Due to oversight on our part, we missed two young men who are in service at this time. They are John Heidenreich and Mike Anderson. We, as American Legion members need your help in getting these names to us. If we have omitted any other servicemen or servicewomen, we apologize”. American Legion Roose Post 313

Odebolt Museum News – The Museum will have an ice cream machine to raise funds during Creek Days. The 2005 memorial ornament will be delivered June 10th featuring the Veterans’ Memorial Monument, and will be sold for $10.00 each. Specials will be run during Creek Days on older collectible ornaments (3 for $10.00) and on the history book ($12.00). The Museum will be open during the summer on Sundays, starting Memorial weekend.

Summer Day Camp - Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting their annual Day Camp from Monday, June 27 through Thursday June 30, from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. The camp counselors come to us from Lutheran Lakeside Camp in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
     The camp is for all youth of the community who have completed K-5th grade and there is no cost for the camp.  On Wednesday evening there will be a potluck supper with a program put on by the campers for their families and the community.
      Registrations are available from the local churches or at Faith Lutheran Church. Registrations are due by June 10th, so we have
an estimate of how many campers we will have for the counselors. Campers will still be welcome after the 10th of June.
     If you have any questions please call Connie Leinbaugh (668-4518) or Faith Lutheran Church (668-4515).

 Obituary:  Alice Boger, age 97, of Odebolt, Iowa died Friday, May 13, 2005 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa.
     Funeral Services were Monday, May 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Arthur, Iowa. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
     Alice was born March 20, 1907, in Danbury, Iowa, the daughter of Burt Edward and Ida Geneive (Sanders) Nepper. She attended country school and St. Patrick’s Academy at Danbury, graduating from Mapleton High School in 1927. On September 12, 1927 she was united in marriage to Wm. M. Boger in Denison. They spent over 62 years together before Bill’s passing in 1990.
     The couple farmed in Ida and Sac Counties. They retired from the farm in 1972 moving to Odebolt. She spent a number of years doing day care after moving to town. She enjoyed traveling to visit her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies were reading, mending clothes and love for plants and flowers. Family and friends were her life and she always looked forward to their visits, cards and phone calls. She seldom forgot a family member’s birthday or anniversary.
     She was baptized on September 7, 1997 at the Arthur Evangelical Free Church and became of member of the church on September 14 of the same year. She enjoyed reading her bible, was a member of a bible study group and in later years when she could not attend church she enjoyed listening to the church’s weekly sermon on tape.
     Survivors include three sons: William (Joanne) Boger, of Storm Lake, James Boger of Denison, Roger (Cheri) Boger of Windsor, MO; three daughters: Shirley (Wm.) McBride, of Kenosha, WI; Lois Catero of Mesa, AZ and Marjorie (LuVerne) Rydberg of Storm Lake; one son-in-law Robert Johnson of Arthur; two sisters-in-law: Eunice Nepper and LuElla Nepper of Ida Grove; 26 grandchildren: Michael Boger, Christopher Boger, Ronald Boger, Martin ( Jennifer) Catero, Joni (Allan) Walquist, Marguerite Mander Jones, Thomas Boger, Angelique Catero, Nancy (Robert) Kobisk, Natalie (Jay) Roth, Barbara (Robert) Wilhelm, JoEllen (James) Williamson, Vicki Kalsto, Beth (Gary) Williamson, Kathy ( Bruce) Wilson, Gayle (Harold) Craig, Lori (Al) Mc Bride, LaDon (Brenda) Rydberg, David Mc Bride, Kent (Brenda) Rydberg, Bobbie Pruiksma, Anne (Rollin) Nordell, Debbie (Richard) Hall, Paul (Nancy) Rydberg, Andrew Johnson, Joan (Tadd) Chapman; 76 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; a son, Kenneth; two daughters, Joyce Johnson and Carol Boger; three grandchildren, L.J. Rathjen, Patti M. Devine and Bill Catero; six brothers, Edward, Franklin, Joseph, Paul, Robert and Lawrence (Bud); two sisters, Mary and Loretta; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. 

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Harold Nichols, age 77, of Odebolt, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in his home.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Odebolt. 

Erich Koch, 85, of Odebolt died Wednesday, May 25 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, IA.  Services were 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28th at United Methodist Church in Odebolt.  Obituary at Farber & Otteman

George Neville, age 88 of Odebolt passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005.  Funeral services were held on Friday, May 27th, 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church.
Obituary at Farber & Otteman.

CHECK IT OUT!
The Odebolt Library now has a DVD of the 1977 Odebolt Centennial Parade that you can check out.  William G. Wallace transferred this movie from an old 8mm movie reel to DVD.  It doesn't have sound but is fun to watch at 17 minutes long. 

CAROLL'S KITCHEN
Fresh, homemade Cinnamon Rolls & Pies!
Home Cooking
Full Breakfast
Noon Meals
Daily Specials
Main Street, Odebolt
Ph. 712-668-2244

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American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

To Sac County Residents:
     Summer is just around the corner and it is almost time for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Sac County. This year it will be held in Lake View on June 25th.
     The ACS Relay for Life will take your breath away. It's a 7-hour team event filled with fun, food and friendship. Surrounded by people of all ages joined together to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones that lost the battle. More than 70 percent of the money raised from the ACS Relay for Life goes directly to support the American Cancer Society's programs for research, education and services for patients and their families whose lives have been touched by cancer.
     To introduce myself, my name is Bethany Jones. I am the Odebolt Editor for the Chronicle. And I am also the Secretary/Bookkeeper for the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce.  I have been chosen to be the team captain for The Chronicle's team, Wiseman's Copy Cats, for this year's ACS Relay for Life event. We currently are the only team representing Odebolt for this year's event. With that said, the reason I am writing to you today is to ask for your help in finding a cure for cancer. As a team, our fundraising goal is $500 and we really need your help to meet this challenge.
     But our challenge is nothing in comparison to the challenge so many children and adults have to face 24 hours a day once diagnosed with cancer. I feel blessed to be part of such an important cause.
     Please help support our efforts this year with a tax-deductible contribution to the American Cancer Society. You may send your check (made out to American Cancer Society) directly to
The Chronicle
P.O. Box 485
Odebolt, Iowa 51458.
     We are also offering luminaries. A luminary is for honoring or in memory of a family member or friend that lost the battle or is fighting the battle with cancer. There is no specified cost for a luminary, however a suggested donation of $5.00 is being asked. If you would like to have a luminary placed around the track please send your donation along with the following information:  Name and message to be put on each bag (please keep brief) and if it¹s in honor of or in memory of them; your name and address.
     We are also selling purple hope bracelets. They are $1.00 a piece and are a great way of showing you care about such a strong issue, finding a cure for cancer! They are on display at the Chronicle at 216 Main Street in Odebolt.
     Together, we can make a difference! Remember ... there's no finish line until we find a cure!

Warm Regards and many thanks,
Wiseman¹s Copy Cats
Team Captain Bethany Jones
Odebolt Chronicle
Ph. 712-668-2253

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From the Ida County Courier

Pitching and defense cornerstones
of O-A softball club

Area Memorial Day Services

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 20
 May 19, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend begins next Friday. Time flies!  I want to remind everyone that our poppy day sales volunteers will be out beginning next Thursday.  Please give a few dollars and our disabled vets will be most appreciative.
     Odeboltians, just a friendly reminder that company is coming, so, what do we do?  Why, tidy up, of course.  Let us pick up, clean up, and show off our beautiful city. Thank you.
From the ‘Bolt
R. J. Rex, Mayor

P.S. In regard to our beautiful berms at the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park, I would like to add that Ingleside Club is caring for several as a community service project. We salute!

Creek Days News
     The 3rd annual Coaster Car Races will be held on Saturday, June 18th after the Creek Days parade. The races will begin at the Odebolt Park with the finish line at the creek. Coaster Cars are Odebolt¹s own version of soap box derby racing where creativity in design is encouraged. Cars can be purchased or home-built, and we have both soap-box derby wheel and bicycle tire classes.
     Racers are divided into three age groups:
         ages 5 ­ 7
         ages 8 ­ 14,
         and age 17 ­ Adult.
The fastest racers in each group are awarded cash prizes.
     If you¹re interested in joining the action with your own coaster car, specs are available on odebolt.net or from Jason Wulf. Creek Days weekend is only a month away, so it¹s time to get building!
     You can also get involved by sponsoring a car. A limited number of coaster cars will be available for people who want to tackle the hill but who don't have a car of their own. Contact any ODC member if you would like to see your name or business name on the side of a coaster car.
     Pre-registration is $10, and registration at the race is $15, so get your registrations in early. Registration forms are available on odebolt.net or at City Hall, Reis Auto Parts & Service, Murphy Chiropractic, and Hemer¹s Plumbing & Heating.

The above photo appeared in this week's Chronicle
 to honor Emergency Medical Services Week,
May 15-21.  Click the photo to enlarge it.

Steinkamp Retires from United Bank - Kenneth L. Van Kekerix, President & CEO of United Bank of Iowa, announced that Neil Steinkamp will be retiring May 31 after 23 years in banking.
     Neil joined the staff of UBI in May, 1994 as Office Manager for Odebolt and Kiron.  He had been employed with Liberty Bank and Trust since February 1992 and started his banking career in July 1972 with the Wall Lake Savings Bank (Bank Midwest) and had been there 20 years.
     Since February 2004, Neil has worked at the Carroll office of UBI.  During this time Office Manager duties in Odebolt were assumed by Dave Wilken, who joined UBI in 1994.  Wilken will continue his role in Odebolt and Kiron.
     Steinkamp's plans for retirement include spending more time with family.  He and his wife, Marie, have three children and nine grandchildren.  They will also be doing some traveling, spending time at their lake home, fishing and golfing.
     On Wednesday, May 25 the Odebolt office will be honoring Neil with a retirement party from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The Carroll office will be hosting a retirement coffee on May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION ROOSE POST #313
 and AUXILIARY

     The Legion requests volunteers to help putting up the avenue of flags on Saturday, May 28th at 9:00 a.m. and help to remove them on Monday, May 30th at 4:00 p.m.  Contact Commander Duane Einspahr to volunteer.

Join us for the
2005 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
May 30, 2005 - 10 A.M.
Odebolt Cemetery

FLAG RAISING & NATIONAL ANTHEM -  High School Band
PRESENTATION OF COLORS -  Color Guard
OPENING PRAYER -  Chaplain Leonard Carstensen
WELCOME - Commander Duane Einspahr
ADDRESS -  Pastor Trish Underberg
READING NAMES ON AVENUE OF FLAGS  - JoAnn Scott, President, Legion Auxiliary
LAYING OF WREATH -  Legion Auxiliary
COMMENTS -  Commander Duane Einspahr
CLOSING PRAYER -  Chaplain Leonard Carstensen
RIFLE SALUTE -  Color Guard
PLAYING OF TAPS -  Ray Leege
RETIRE COLORS -  Color Guard

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A Proud Salute
To America's Armed Forces
On Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2005

We would like to salute the following
who are currently serving our country.

Mike Anderson
John Heidenreich
Keith Fineran
Mary Carstensen
Larry Fineran
Andy Mortensen
Chris Mace
Greg Mace
Marshall Lantz
John Mahoney
sponsored by
The American Legion & Auxiliary
Roose Post 313, Odebolt

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Poppy Days will be May 26th through May 28th, 2005, by proclamation of Ronald J. Rex, Mayor of the City of Odebolt who asks that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy on these days.

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SWANSON INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
OPEN HOUSE

Stop in and see our newly remodeled offices
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
211 South Main Street
Odebolt, Iowa

Register for Door Prizes!
Refreshments will be served.

www.SwansonInsuranceandRE.com

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Mehrhoff & Carstensen Honored - American Legion & Auxiliary Roose Post 313 of Odebolt honored Francis Mehrhoff as a 60 year member and Leonard Carstensen as a 50 year member of the organization.  Photos appear in this week's Chronicle.

ONRC Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea - The Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center hosted a Tea on Tuesday, May 10th.  Sixty guests attended the afternoon event.  The program consisted of a doll collection display presented by Wanda Larson of Kiron.  Refreshments were served.  (Photos in this week's Chronicle.)

O-A Band Post-Year Performances - The Concert and marching Bands will still be performing when the school year is over.  They will be joined by this year's eighth graders.
     The first will be the Memorial Day Ceremonies at Odebolt Cemetery.  This patriotic performance will take place on may 30th at 10:00 a.m.
     The Odebolt Creek Days Parade would not be complete without a marching band.  Therefore, June 18, the O-A Marching Band will take their place toward the beginning of the parade.

Obituary: Betty M. (Hannel) Bubke, age 80, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.
     Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverends John Schauer and Gary Scharrer officiated the service, with burial to following in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
     Born April 9, 1925, in Odebolt, Iowa, Betty Magdelen Bubke was the daughter of Christopher C. and Ida (Hoefling) Hannel. She grew up and received her education in Odebolt, where she graduated from Odebolt High School in 1943.
     On July 25, 1944, Betty was united in marriage to Marvin Bubke in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple farmed south of Schleswig and Ida Grove for many years. They moved into Ida Grove in 1979.
     Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, where she participated in Ladies Aid and Dorcas Society. She enjoyed camping, traveling, card club, and playing Bingo.
     Survivors include five children and their spouses, Russell and Judy Bubke of Ida Grove, Randy and Arlis Bubke of Sioux Center, Jon and Beatrice Bubke of Perkins, OK, Shirley and Tom Conover of Holstein, and Linda Bubke of Irving, TX; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and a sister and her husband, Marilyn and Dixey Morrison of Spirit Lake.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin in 2002; and two brothers, Robert and Royce Hannel.

Obituary:  Clayton V. Schroeder, age 77, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2005, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held Monday, May 16th, 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph 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.
    Clayton was born on June 13, 1927, in Arcadia, Iowa, to Frank and Louise (Aschinger) Schroeder. At the age of five he moved to the present family farm where he developed his life long love of the land. He attended grade school at St. Martin’s at Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1945. On January 17, 1950, he married Mary Margaret Blum at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake, and together they raised their seven children and enjoyed farming and raising cattle.
     Clayton developed many life long friendships through his years of cattle buying trips across the country. Clayton and Mary “retired” to Wall Lake in 1984, but he remained active in the cattle business. Clayton always found time to share his carpentry skills with friends and family. He also enjoyed hosting many “happy hours” but his happiest hours were spent with his family especially in his later years with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clayton was a kind, charitable, and honest man who was deeply loved by all whom he touched.
     He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake and held many offices including director of the church while members in Odebolt.
     Survivors include his wife, Mary; his three sons: John and wife Donna of Odebolt, Tom and wife Diane of Wall Lake; Richard and wife Melody of Odebolt; his four daughters: Linda Bush and husband Warren of Wall Lake, Mary Powers and husband Rick of Gladstone, MO, Cathy Middleton and husband Lynn of Lakeland, FL, and Lisa Drost and husband Rod of Wall Lake; 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his two brothers: Gus Schroeder and wife Lillian and Darrell Schroeder and wife Thelma; two sisters: Nona Mae O’Conner and Marge Albrecht and husband Dale; nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends.
     Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Louise Schroeder, brother Norman and granddaughter Tara Schroeder.

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 19
 May 12, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     A continuance of things going on in Odebolt ... The Odebolt Rotary Club recently had a special celebration of 100 years of Rotary.  Odebolt is extremely proud of our Rotary Club and the longevity thereof.
     Also, a reminder to attend our Memorial Day program at the cemetery; more on this in a couple weeks.
     From the 'Bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

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Communities Recognize Board Members - Communities throughout Iowa are honoring their elected school board members during Iowa School Board Recognition Week, May 8-14, 2005.  These men and women volunteer countless hours of unpaid time providing the best possible education for our students.  When you have a chance, please thank board members for their time and integrity in their role as Board of Education member!
     (Pictured in this issue are members of the Odebolt-Arthur School Board; Secretary Carol Auen, Vicki Beckman, Deb Bengford, Paul Rydberg, Roger Buehler, Paul Neumann and Supt. Russ Freeman.)

Barn Quilts boosted by Sac County Youth - The Sac County Barn Quilt project received a jump-start when students from all the communities in the county got involved with the project.   Interim Sac County ISU Extension Director, Jerry Chizek, arranged with agriculture, industrial arts and art teachers for their students to either build giant quilt frames, or paint 8x8 quilt blocks.
     The Odebolt-Arthur district volunteered to paint three blocks, with Twyla Godbersen's art students and Eric Miller's ag students wielding the paintbrushes.

Public Library Summer Reading Program - The Odebolt Public Library will be holding their summer reading program on Wednesdays in June from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. for ages 4 through 10.
     The following items are needed for craft projects:
     - Plastic peanut butter jars with lids
     - Zippers, any color and length
     - White shoelaces
     - Detergent Scoops
     - Colored paper
     If you have any of these items and are willing to donate them, please drop them off at the library any day between 2 and 5 p.m.

Save "Our Family" Labels - The Odebolt-Arthur school is now accepting "Our Family" food labels.  The award details are not finalized at this time, but you may start collecting the labels and will be able to turn them in at the start of the new school year.

"ONE"DERFUL!" - The Odebolt-Arthur High School Chorus and Band participated in the state large group contest at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake on Saturday, May 7. They were each judged by three adjudicators and received "I" ratings from all! Of a possible forty points, the chorus received 36, 37 and 37; the band 38, 38, and 39.
     The band performed a march, "Indiana State Band March,", "Let the Spirit Soar" and "Chaconne" from First Suite in Eb by Holst. The chorus performed "Laus Deo", "The Water is Wide", and "Hava Nagila."
     Congratulations to all involved!!

Last Day of School Moved - Due to one snow day the last day of classes will be Wednesday, May 25th with dismissal at 12:50.  The tentative first day of classes next fall will be Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005.

Notices: 
Mane Street Studios in Odebolt will be closed on Mondays until school starts in the fall.
 

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Odebolt-Arthur 2005 Graduating Class

(See this issue for the special 2005 Graduation Section
with photos of all graduates.)

Joel Andersen, Mark Beckman, Tyler Bettin, Gary Chase, Allen Ekstrom, Melissa Endrulat, Brady Flink, Andrea Grundmeier, Rachel Hansen, Casey Harms, Kenneth Lohr, Nathan Lucht, Brian Lundell, Shane Neumann, Maisie Ogren, Andrew Prichard, Kimberly Putman, Rachel Redenius, Blake Reis, Joshua Schramm, Jessica Schrauth, Jamie Scott, Clint Siebrecht, Alayna Prall-Wilkin.

Class Officers
President, Jamie Scott
Vice President, Clint Siebrecht
Secretary, Gary Chase
Treasurer, Shane Neumann

Class Colors:  Purple, Silver, Black
Class Flower:  White Rose
Class Motto:  Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Dream for tomorrow
Class Sponsors:  Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Leege, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Raasch

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Alice Boger, 97, of Odebolt died Friday, May 13, 2005, at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa. Services were 2 p.m. May 16, 2005 at Evangelical Free Church in Arthur, Iowa. Burial was in Odebolt Cemetery. Obituary at Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home web site.

Betty M. (Hannel) Bubke, age 80, of Ida Grove died Saturday, May 14 at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.  Betty was the daughter of Christopher C. and Ia (Hoefling) Hannel and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1943.  Obituary at Ida County Courier.

Death: Clayton V. Schroeder, age 77, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2005.  Funeral services were held Monday, May 16th, 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. (Clayton was a 1945 Odebolt High School Graduate.)
Obituary at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home

May 12th  Chamber of Commerce Minutes

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 18
 May 5, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     Hey, hey, it’s the month of May! It’s time to think about our upcoming Odebolt Creek Days as it’s only six weeks away. If you would care to volunteer to help, please contact City Hall.  From set up, to clean up, and anything in between, we can find a spot for you.
     Folks, let me tell you, there are many exciting, positive things going on in Odebolt this summer. Such as the Community Center dedication on June 4th, Odebolt Creek Days June 18-19 with the BIG alumni banquet on the 17th, a number of huge business constructions, getting our railroad crossings replaced, and last, but not least, the long overdue razing of some downtown buildings.
     From the 'Bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

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Area Working Women Recognized - National Administrative Professionals Week (formerly Professional Secretaries Week) was observed April 17-23.  Several working professional women in Odebolt were presented with a rose compliments of their employers.  Pictured in this issue is Kristan Bieber of The Chronicle who had the honor of delivering the individual roses, presenting Phyllis Franken, City of Odebolt employee, with her flower.

Odebolt Family Sweeps Denison Stock Car Class - One of the most exciting races of the Crawford County Speedway opener Friday night, April 29, 2005, was the Sock Car Feature in which the top three finishers were all from Odebolt, and related.
     Mick King, formerly of Odebolt, Mark Hansen, and Chris Hansen were all part of the Stock Car class race.  Mick finished first, Mark was second and Chris took third.
     The fans cheered as excitement grew throughout the race.  Mick King took the early lead over his brother-in-law, Chris Hansen, who was closely followed by his father, Mark Hansen.  After battling back and forth with his son, Mark was finally able to get around Chris and move up to 2nd.  Not wanting to be out-done by his son-in-law, Mark boldly nudged Mick's rear bumper as the crowd went wild.  Nearing the finish line, Mark nearly passed Mick on the outside, but Mick moved toward the wall to close his father-in-law off at the finish line, for the win.
     Mick's car, number 4R, is owned by Reis Auto Parts and Service (Pat, Becky, Travis and Mark Reis) of Odebolt.  He graciously acknowledged the contributors to the car in his victory speech, which include Lee Cranston, Cropmate, Don's Diesel Repair, The Electric Company, Hemer's Plumbing and Heating, King Construction, Mark Hansen's Rex Chevrolet and Sykes Brothers.
     Other area drivers who raced at the opener were Blake Reis of Odebolt, who placed second in the Hobby Stock Class, and Chris Ullrich of Kiron who finished 8th in the Modified class.

Odebolt Library - See this issue for a list of people who donated to the Library Memorial fund, and for new books and DVD's at the Odebolt Public Library.

The ONRC Auxiliary met April 21 with 14 members present.  Quilts for the upcoming Bazaar have been selected and purchased.  Assisted Living is progressing with 10 units planned.  The Ice Cream Social will be May 9, at 2:30 p.m.  It was voted to raffle a grill as a fundraiser for an ice cream machine.  About 64 attended the pancake supper.  The Auxiliary's next meeting is May 19 at 9 a.m. in the activity room.

ONRC Volunteers were honored April 20th with a Volunteer Brunch in observance of National Volunteer week.  Egg Bake and fruit cups were served.  Door prizes were given and each volunteer received an appreciation gift.  Entertainment was provided by a group of O-A High School Chorus students, led by Linda Johnson and accompanied by Kay Bloyer.

Friend of Education - Mrs. Janet (Brian) Down has been selected by the Odebolt-Arthur Education Association as the 2005 recipient of the Friend of Education Award.  Janet will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Iowa State Education Association, along with a gift certificate for dinner at a local restaurant from the O-A Education Association.
     Janet has been a tireless worker for twenty years donating her time, energy, and expertise to many teachers and numerous students.  She continues to help even though the Down family has grown up and left home.  Janet's special touch is appreciated at O-A.

Soldier Visits Arthur Middle School - On Tuesday, April 26th a sixth grade middle school girl was surprised to find that an assembly had been held, just for her.
     During the assembly, Taylor Rucker, daughter of William and Terry Flink of Odebolt, was surprised when a young soldier came forward and began to thank her for the care package he received while overseas.
     Taylor, part of Western Iowa Tech's Talent Search program, sent a care package to Private First Class Anthony Kasdorf, of Sioux City, serving in Iraq.  Included in the care package was a letter telling about a 6th grade girl who loved basketball, along with many other items Anthony had not seen since being away.
     PFC Anthony Kasdorf, part of the 3rd Infantry Division and a Medic for the U.S. Army, made the stop to see Taylor while being home on a 2-week leave.  After addressing the crowd, which included radio and T.V. stations, the soldier was greeted up close by the Middle School students for a Q & A session.
     Taylor currently has a step-brother who will be leaving for his second duty in Iraq, so she personally understands the hardships that families go through while having a soldier overseas. (See photo in this week's issue.)
     Taylor received a gift package from Kasdorf that included a duffle bag, a basketball, money from Iraq and a bandana from an Iraqi eight-year-old, who Kasdorf had helped overseas ... as well as a big hug.

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BC-IG, O-A Boards Agree on Basic Plan (Ida County Courier) - The Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odebolt-Arthur School Boards met together for less than an hour on Monday [May 2, 2005] in Ida Grove, deciding to further develop a combination of two whole grade sharing options for implementation the 2008-09 school year.
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Indonesian Trade Group Visits Iowa
Visit Curt Raasch farm near Odebolt
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2005 Creek Days Parade News

Rose Schultz, organizer of the 2005 Creek Days parade, announces that Warren Hanson will be this year's parade Grand Marshal.  Entries to the parade should plan to line up at the swimming pool starting at noon on Saturday, June 18th, with the parade scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.  See the Creek Days Page for contact information.

From an odebolt.net reader, Todd Gronemeyer - I was home the weekend before Easter and was lucky enough to be able to tour the new community center thanks to Steve "Spear" Bengford.  It was the first time I saw it.  The last time I was in the building, it was still Beckman Motors. What a glorious transformation! "Spear" was telling me how he and his brother and sisters had donated the mural of the old Odebolt depot in the memory of their folks (Jerry and Ruth) and brothers (Roger and Danny). 
     I don't know if you've heard this before or not-- it is really eerie, but GREAT and should be experienced by all that visit the center, and should be announced via your website and again at the official dedication ceremony! Anyway, the mural had been finished and not too long afterwards, the center hosted some sort of function and "Spear" was there as usual. It was brought to his attention by Bob and Phyll Tiefentahler that if you focus your eyes on railroad tracks in the mural and walk from the front of the building all the way to the back, and then walk from the back to the front, the tracks follow you as you walk!!  They get larger, then closer together as you move further away--but they always follow you!!
     Artists work very hard to create such an effect. I know that mural painters work from photos they are provided with to do their work as I have watched a few in progress. Whether or not this artist intended it or it is just some sort of freaky happenstance--it's there for all to experience for a long time!! "Spear" told me that he likes to think of it as his folks and brothers being able to watch all the comings and goings, as if they were still there !
     Thank you for all the hard work and time you devote to the website. I log on almost every day!!
Best Regards,
Todd Gronemeyer

2005 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES - The Odebolt American Legion and Auxiliary Roose Post #313 will be conducting a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. at Odebolt Cemetery. The Program will include presentation of colors and reading of the veterans' names.  The Odebolt-Arthur band will perform and Pastor Underberg will give a message.  Closing will be a rifle salute and playing of taps.

Community Center Dedication Coming June 4th, 2005! - A full evening of fun is planned for the dedication of the Odebolt Community Center. The festivities begin with a social hour, 4:30 to 5:30, (cash bar) and a meal of maidrites & chips catered by Herby's Bar and Grill.
     The Dedication will include speeches, recognitions and a short video.  A program with "home-grown" entertainers, Gary Johnson, Jim & Jess Howard, and the barbershop quartet "Voice Exchange", precedes DJ Dance Music or Karaoke by "Spin Master" to end out the evening from 9 to closing.  Plan to attend and celebrate our fine new facility!  Click for more information

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