140th Sac County Fair  
will be held
July 29 – August 1
 at the county fairgrounds  in Sac City
"A Salute to the Red White & Blue"

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)

CARD SHOWER
from Bonnie Boerner
The family of Bonnie Boerner invites you to help them celebrate her 90th birthday by participating in a card shower.
Birthday wishes may be sent to her at the Odebolt address printed in this week's Chronicle.

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

Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club's
10th Annual Golf OUting
***Featuring former Iowa State Basketball Coach
Johnny Orr***
Sponsored by Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. and
Iowa Network Services, Inc.
Silent Auction: Top 4 bids to golf with Johnny.
Bids due Thursday, August 5 to Kurt Hofmeister
Friday, August 6, 2010
Sac County Country Club
12:00 p.m. Shot-Gun Start
4-person Best Ball (18 Holes)
SIGN UP TODAY!!!
$50/Person
Entry fee includes: Green fees, Steak supper
$25.00 Dinner Only ticket also available.
DOOR PRIZES and MUCH MORE!
For more information, contact: KURT HOFMEISTER or
Sac County Mutual Telephone 712-668-2220

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.