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The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 35
August 31, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     Due to the fact that we have so many rumors flying around, I am going to see if I can turn a few of the rumors into fact.
   First, about the proposed ethanol plant:
   NO, the City of Odebolt will not provide water to the plant. They plan to have their own wells.
   YES, the proposed ethanol plant will use more corn than is produced in Sac County.
   YES, the plant could employ up to 50 people, maybe more.
   Now, about some other items.
   YES, there is a curfew for 17 year old and under; 11 p.m. week nights and 12 midnight on week ends, unless with a parent.
   YES, there is underage drinking around the area. The problem is, what parent is going to turn in their own kid??
   YES, the swimming pool is closed.
   I hope all of the above has been helpful. Now then, you can be helpful, too, and here is how. When you witness an infraction of the law, no matter what, call 712-668-2221 toll free. The call will go to our new communication center and they will act accordingly. When you make a complaint at City Hall, you will be provided a form to fill out. When your complaint has been checked out you will be notified as to disposition thereof. Thank you.
   From the ‘bolt,
   R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Regular School Board Election—Vicky Beckman and Scott Cranston are the candidates for the Odebolt-Arthur School Board. The election will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from noon until 8:00 p.m. Sac County and Crawford County residents of the Odebolt-Arthur precinct will vote at the Odebolt Fire Station. Ida County residents of the Odebolt-Arthur precinct will vote at the Arthur Community Building. 

World Karting Association Finals—Logan and Keagan Scott competed in this event on August 18-20 at Jamaica, Iowa. A photo in The Chronicle shows them holding their awards, which included the Grand National Eagle for Keagan. See the official results here
http://www.worldkarting.com/pg/series/hps/2006/hps-jamaica.html

All-State Barn Tour Sept. 23 & 24—More than 70 historic restored barns throughout Iowa will be opened to the public during a free, two-day, self-guided, all-state barn tour. Most of the barns have been restored with matching grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation.  Web Site

Red Cross Blood Drive—An article by Carma S. Reinert, Chronicle Reporter, about the recent blood drive in Odebolt lists four “Gallon Donors” and volunteers who assisted. United Methodist Women provided snacks and juice. Read more in The Chronicle.

Odebolt Museum—The museum had its last Sunday opening of the season on August 27. Anyone may arrange to tour the museum by calling Eleanor Peterson, Thelma Schroeder or Verna Mae Schwaller.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Here are the headlines; read more in the Trojan Triumph section of The Chronicle.

--O-A nominates David Currie and Elizabeth Bloyer for Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
--O-A adds 20-minute “Success Period” to the day.
--James Lindgren, a former O-A sports standout and valedictorian of his O-A class, named co-captain of UNI Panthers.
--Trojan Majors baseball team (pictured in Chronicle) were 15-0 for season, and won league and tournament championship.

PUBLIC NOTICE - The O-A special board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 29 has been postponed until Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the O-A conference room.

2006 Summer Iowa Games—Brent Stickrod, Odebolt, competed and placed in Wrestling-Folkstyle in the Iowa Games in July. Web Site

CARD OF THANKS
We would like to recognize Ellen Buehler and thank her for her support of the many young people whom she has mentored through the 4-H program. It’s wonderful to have adults that are willing to give all of that time to add another dimension to the learning and growth of the youth in our community.
The time and energy that Ellen has put into 4-H has turned out many good young community members. A big thank you to Ellen Buehler from all 4-H members past and present and their parents. – Richland Robins 4-H

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Patten Flag Flies Over Lake City Sesquicentennial

     A significant flag flew over Lake City's historic Central School during Lake City's September 1st through 3rd Sesquicentennial Celebration.  The flag was presented to the family of Myrne "Ted" Patten at his death in Lake City in October 2004, after which the family bequeathed the flag to Central School. The town's 150th birthday celebration was the first time the flag has been flown.
     Odebolt residents may recall that the Patten family lived near Odebolt during World War II, and that 8 Patten brothers and their father served in the U.S. Navy, making it the largest family unit to serve at one time.
     Dale Sporleder, nephew to the Pattens, will soon publish a 400-page book about the Patten family with his cousin, Clarence Patten.
     You may read more about the Patten brothers at The Odebolt History Pages.  Here is a link to a photo of all 8 brothers and their father.
     Thanks to Dale Sporleder for submitting news of the flag. - Barb Horak, webmaster 

Death Notice:  Ronald Oxendale - Word has been received that Ronald Oxendale has passed away in New York.  He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1957. 

From the Odebolt History Pages

125 years ago

ODEBOLT OBSERVER, VOL. 2. NO. 9. AUGUST 31, 1881
The President Recovering
The whole country is rejoiced at the tenor of the dispatches received for several days past from Washington, giving the cheering intelligence that the President is recovering. Unless some new complication arises, his physicians predict his recovery. A universal cheer of thankfulness will greet the intelligence that he is out of danger. [President James Garfield was shot by an assassin on July 2, 1881.]
--The new 50 barrel cistern of Burleigh & Summerwill, under their side walk, is completed, is full, and is a capital thing for convenience and protection in case of fire. We commend an examination of it by others and hope they will be and do likewise.
--Mr. P. L. Davenport, of Clinton county, gave us a pleasant call Saturday. He came out to this locality some six years ago--before the railroad was built or Odebolt was thought of--and bought a section of land within a few miles of this place, on which his son-in-law, Mr. David Correll, another Clinton county man, has opened a farm. Mr. Davenport says the development of the country since he first visited it is most marvelous, and so well pleased is he with it that he will make other investments here before he returns east. Mr. Correll's crops this season, especially those of corn and flax are excellent, and he as well as Mr. D. are well satisfied with Sac county.
--Mr. T. J. Marks, secretary of the Sac county fair, informs us that the proprietors of the Iowa Homestead offer that paper one year for the best two pounds of butter, and the same premium for the heaviest 6 ears of corn. The premium for the best looking baby, will be a copy of the Farm, Garden and Household, the baby to be judged on the last day of the fair at Sac City. Here is a splendid chance for a good premium on dairy and family products for which we hope farmers and others in all part of the county will compete. We don't know about the butter and are not certain about the corn, but we are quite sure Odebolt or vicinity will show the best baby.

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 34,
August 24, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     With school in session I am asking everyone to pay special attention, while driving, to each and every intersection for kids crossing the street. Heed the stop signs, the yield signs, and try not to exceed the 25 MPH residential speed limit. If we do all of the above our kids have a good chance of surviving an accident-free school year. Please remember that our kids are our future.
     My thought for the week……I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

New Ethanol Plant Near Odebolt
     Willmark Energy is pleased to announce its plan to construct an ethanol plant on land recently purchased in the vicinity of Arthur/Odebolt, Iowa.
     This state of the art facility will have the capacity to produce over 120 million gallons of ethanol per year (MGPY), utilizing more than 45 million bushels of corn.
     "On behalf of Willmark Energy, we are excited to bring an ethanol plant to the Arthur/Odebolt area," said Mark Schmidt, CEO. Producing this renewable, clean
burning fuel will create high quality jobs for the local community, and provide a new market for regional corn growers. It will also generate cornbased co-products, which are excellent feed ingredients for area livestock producers.
     Mayor R.J. Rex of Odebolt expressed his enthusiasm for the Willmark Energy plant in a recent statement: "The City of Odebolt and the surrounding area are quite excited about the proposed ethanol plant that is planned for our area. We are in the heart of corn country and it ultimately should equate to a good and fair price for our corn producers."
     Ethanol is a winning proposition on many levels. The benefits abound for agriculture and the economy, and this plant (and facilities like it) will help our nation reduce its dependence on foreign sources of energy, and reduce carbon monoxide emissions from our vehicles.
     Willmark Energy will proceed with construction of its Arthur/Odebolt plant in the first quarter of 2007.

Firefighters to help MDA with "Fill the Boot" Sept. 1 and 2 - Odebolt firefighters will participate in a fundraiser Friday and Saturday, September 1st and 2nd to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and "Jerry's Kids".  They will be at the intersection of Highways 175 and 39 asking motorists to help "Fill the Boot" with donations.  MDA helps children and adults who are affected by any of 43 neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA's comprehensive medical services and research programs.

2006-2007 Rotary Calendars now available - Families with school age children received their free calendars at school registration.  Other members of the community can pick up calendars at any of the participating business sponsors.  The calendars list local community events and provide a comprehensive listing of local business telephone numbers. 
     Due to rising costs, the Rotary would appreciate the public limiting the calendars to one per Odebolt-Arthur household.  Anyone interested in assisting the Rotary in defraying the cost of producing these free calendars can make a donation by contacting Rotary President Kirstan Bieber at the Chronicle, Secretary Tom Down, or at the Rotary meeting Tuesdays at noon at Caroll's Kitchen.

Beckman Motors helps O-A Boosters - (Pictured in this issue) Larry Beckman Motors helped raise $785 for the Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club through Chrysler's popular golf program "Drive for the Chrysler."  The golf benefit was held at the Spring Lake Country Club on July 22 during the Club 2-Ball Tourney.  Chrysler offered the beautiful new Chrysler 300C SRT8 as the hole-in-one prize car.  Exciting competition for additional tournament awards provided by Chrysler added to the fun.  Larry Beckman Motors supplied the Chrysler vehicles and volunteered time to assist with the fundraising drives. Chrysler made a $5 donation to the O-A Booster Club for every test drive. 

2006-2007 Odebolt-Arthur Teachers and Staff - See this issue of The Chronicle for a full page ad with a photo and listing of the 2006-2007 Odebolt-Arthur Teachers and Staff, sponsored by United Bank of Iowa.  New Faces at O-A are Kim Wunschel, teacher's aide, Jann Murphy, Office Assistant; Dana Sturgill, MS Science; and Kelli Finneran, HS Business Ed./Driver's Ed

Red-Hatters visit Odebolt Museum (Pictured in this issue) The Red-E-Go Hatters from Denison, Iowa visited the Odebolt Museum on their tour day, July 20, 2006.  They were greeted at the museum by Curator Verna Mae Schwaller and board member, Eleanor Peterson.  Before arriving in Odebolt, they toured the Battle Creek Museum and later had coffee at the Hattie Grace Boarding House in Odebolt.

Odebolt Native Celebrates Business - (summary of article by Carma S. Reinert, Chronicle Reporter) A Grand Opening celebration was held Saturday, July 29th at Billy's Bar and Grill in Breda.  Terry Flink (originally from Odebolt) and her husband, Billy, bought the bar/restaurant in November 2005 and have created an old-fashioned atmosphere in the main restaurant and rear dining area.  The Flinks and their combined family of 10 children will make the new business a family affair.

New Sac Ambulance Facility Open House - Plans are announced for an Open House to be held Thursday, August 31 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the new Sac County Emergency Response Training Center at 110 Mauer Avenue across from the Loring Hospital in Sac City.  Ribbon cutting and dedication at 5:30 p.m. Punch, coffee and bars will be served.

Iowa DOT Historic Photo Collection - The Iowa Department of Transportation's Historic Photo Collection is a compilation of transportation-related photos gathered by DOT employees, recovered from vintage postcards, or donated to the department. It is one of the few collections of historical transportation photos of its type in Iowa and the Midwest.
Visit the Collection

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Death Notice:  Lola (Albrecht) Marron, 70, of Odebolt died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, with burial in Odebolt Cemetery.

From the Des Moines Register on-line archives:
August 18, 1936 - The brutal heat wave of 1936 had Iowa sizzling once again.  Only five cities did not report high temperatures surpassing 100.  Des Moines and Iowa City hit 108; and Cedar Rapids, Corning and Atlantic topped out at 111.  The state's hot spots were Odebolt and Sac City at 113 ...

School Days (From the Odebolt History Pages)

Some of us of a certain age were taught by Rosmer Bruce and Frank Shaw when we were in high school in Odebolt. Did you know that Miss Bruce and Mr. Shaw were in the same class during their own Odebolt school days?  Read the student-written calendar from their freshman year in Odebolt, including impertinent comments about the teachers, extra-curricular activities of the students, and photos.

Then check out the 1915 Freshman Class History, including a class picture with Miss Bruce and Mr. Shaw identified!  A certain esteemed lady who should know (she was on the school board when these two were teaching) says that Miss Bruce and Mr. Shaw had an academic rivalry going during their own school years.

Also read Dorothy Groman Ellis’ charming description of her Odebolt school days in the old brick school building in the early 1900’s.

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 33,
August 17, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     I am happy to announce that Verna Mae Schwaller has accepted the position of curator for the Odebolt Museum. The City Council has given unanimous approval and along with it a great big thank you for stepping up. We Salute!!
     Recently, I met with the DOT to outline the main parts of the 9-mile resurfacing project that will happen on both sides and thru Odebolt in 2007. They say it will be done in segments; West of Odebolt, thru Odebolt, and East of Odebolt, but not necessarily in that order. The Highway 39 intersection (by Cubby’s) will be open at all times. The DOT estimates that it will take 10 days to do the intersection and ‘stop and go’ lights will be used. All temporary business entries and exits will have a rock lay-down. A pilot car will be provided while the roadways are being prepped. The entire project is to be done in 96 working days. The Spring anhydrous season should be over before they start closing sections of the project (end of April). We will monitor this item very closely. All in all, the DOT has ‘raised the bar’ in cooperating with the City and I have expressed our appreciation. Detours, when necessary, will be 3 miles South of Odebolt for both East and West traffic. Hopefully, the project should be completed by Sept.1, 2007. The bottom line will be a badly needed new highway, both east and west of our City.
From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

O-A School Board to meet August 21 at 7 p.m.  Since bids for the Science Center addition to the school came in higher than expected, the board will be considering some cost-saving options at this meeting.  See this issue for more information.

O-A School Board Candidates—Vicky Beckman is seeking re-election to her seat. Scott Cranston is seeking election to the seat currently held by Roger Buehler. Buehler did not seek re-election.

ONRC Addition—A photo in this week’s Chronicle shows construction workers on the roof of the new Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center's Assisted Living addition. Electricians are wiring the building.

Iowa by Trail—www.inhf.org/iowatrails Check out this new web site for information on Iowa Trails, including Sac County’s Sauk Rail Trail. The Sauk Rail Trail page includes a link to Odebolt’s web site.

Odebolt Swimming Pool
Sunday, August 27th
will be the last day to swim
 at the Odebolt swimming pool this summer.
The pool will close for the season on August 28th.

Open House—The O-A Elementary will hold Open House on Tuesday, August 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Area Student—Lucas Mark Koenen of Odebolt received a Truck & Diesel Technology degree on July 28 from Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa.

Community Quilt—A photo in The Chronicle shows Zena Olerich, Social Services Coordinator at ONRC, standing beside the “Mother’s Favorite Star” painted quilt block which has been erected at ONRC. Visit the Sac County Barn Quilt and Community Quilt site http://barnquilts.com/

O-A/BCIG Wrestlers—Read about the wrestling team’s recent successes at the University of Nebraska team camp. They finished 3rd out of 22 teams.

MVC Pick—O-A junior Elizabeth Bloyer received honorable mention status in the All-Maple Valley Conference. Players were picked by the league coaches.

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A Sac County Fair Special is included in this week’s issue of The Chronicle. Read about fair activities, see the photos and see the 4-H results. The members of the O-A Showmen and the Richland Robins did very well, and several of their entries and presentations were selected to go on to either the Clay County Fair or the Iowa State Fair. Please remember to congratulate the 4-H members and their leaders, and to thank the Odebolt businesses who helped sponsor the 2006 Fair Days special section.
 

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Legion Steak Fry Held August 7th - The American Legion Roose Post #313 held a Steak Fry for the community August 7th at the Odebolt Community Center.  There was a good crowd at the event, with over 200 dinners served.  Below are two photos from the event.   - Barb Horak

NEW ODEBOLT LOGO?

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The above is a logo design that was shown to the Odebolt City Council on August 7. Vance Lundell of Lundell Plastics Corp. stated that Scott Winey at Bluespace Creative designed the logo, which could be used on all official city correspondence or wherever needed.  Lance felt that it would be a good idea to use the same design on the entry signs so the "look" for the town would be consistent.  The design needs to be approved by the council before it is implemented.
 - Barb Horak

Death Notice
Dorothy Regina Gross Hanson - Word has been received that Dorothy "Dottie Hanson" has passed away in Sun City West, Arizona, on Saturday, August 12, 2006.  She was the wife of Henry "Hank" Hanson, an Odebolt native.
     Readers may recall that her daughters visited Odebolt this summer to plant trees on Hanson Blvd. which she and her family donated in memory of her husband.
     Read her obituary at Northwest Valley Newspapers

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 32,
August 10, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     I am appalled and nearly at a loss for words over why someone would destroy a young tree. I am told that Lake View lost 20 young trees to vandalism and we have had two young trees destroyed on a business property. Acts of this nature display a pent –up hostility that is not natural and is unacceptable. Please use that cell phone and call the authorities if you should ever witness an unlawful act of this nature. Enough said!!
     If we get a little more rain we may have to crank up the lawn mowers again. I guess nobody will complain too much about that. I hate to say this, but it is not too far off when “ole Jack Frost” will start painting our windows. (Sorry for mentioning that!)
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt Community Center Events
Monday - Friday, 60+ Meals
August 19 - Phillips/Stehr Wedding Reception
August 21 - UAP/Pioneer Customer Appreciation
August 26 - Dulores/Farris Wedding Reception
 

O-A Athletic Booster Club
Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, August 16th - 7 a.m.
Caroll's Kitchen
JOIN US!
We are in need of new officers, committee chairs and committee members.
Help support our kids, our athletes, our school!
SEE THIS ISSUE OF THE CHRONICLE
for the O-A BOOSTER CLUB SIGN-UP FORM
membership only $5 per person

Odebolt Public Library - Check out this issue of The Chronicle for a list of new items for the month of July at the library!

Thank-you from the Legion
     We would like to thank everyone that attended and supported the Legion Steak Fry on August 7th.  Thanks to everyone, it was very successful.  A special thanks to the Odebolt Firemen for grilling the steaks, the use of the grill and steak knives.  We are again reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a nice Community center to hold events like this.
American Legion and Auxiliary
Odebolt

Carol Auen Enjoyed Service at Odebolt Museum - Read an article by reporter Carma S. Reinert in this week's issue about Carol's recent retirement from the position of curator and her past involvement with the museum.

Sac County Master Gardener Program classes will start in September.  Master Gardener trainees attend 40 hours of classes taught by Iowa State University Extension staff.  In exchange for training, participants are asked to volunteer 40 hours of service to their local extension program.  To sign up for the classes contact the Sac County Extension Office at 712-662-7131.  For more information visit the Extension web site.

Fish Kills in Area Counties - The DNR is investigating fish kills in Ida, Clay and Lyons Counties.  Ammonia levels in Odebolt Creek near Arthur in Ida County, ranged from 7.5 to 10 parts per million.  Levels from 3 to 5 parts per million can be toxic to fish. 
     The DNR observed a small number of dead minnows and chubs.  Recent heavy rains likely washed manure into many northwest Iowa streams.  With low-flow conditions, due to the dry weather, dissolved oxygen levels are low.  Manure decomposing releases ammonia further depleting available oxygen in the water, suffocating fish.

Sac County Extension - Nominations for five seats on the Sac County extension council will begin shortly.  The nine-member council has five vacancies for 4-year terms.  If you are interested in serving on the council, contact Tom Duncan at 712-662-7131.

Federal Funding for Sac Airport - Senator Tom Harkin has announced almost $3.6 million in federal grants for improvement to 13 Iowa airports.  Sac City received $81,315 to modify an access road.

Obituaries
Lois E. Sorensen
     Lois E. Sorensen, age 71, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Trish Underberg officiated the service, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery.
     Born August 24, 1934, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Lois E. Sorensen was the daughter of E. Erma Martin. She grew up and received her education in Ida Grove.
     On July 17, 1959, Lois was united in marriage to Herman Sorensen, Jr. in Odebolt, Iowa. The couple made their home in Odebolt, where Lois helped to support the family by working various odd jobs over the years, including as bookkeeper at the family business, Herm's Modern Upholstery. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, tending her flowers, and refinishing furniture.
     Survivors include her husband, Herman; two children and their spouses, Randy and Celia Sorensen of Coralville, and Diane and Kenny Wiegel of Ida Grove; a brother and his wife, Jim and Linda Wilcox of Everly; a sister and her husband, Pearl and Norman Schultz of Battle Creek; a step-sister and her husband, Bev and Kenneth Schultz of Seneca, MO; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Erma and Jess Meyerdirk; two sons, John and Eugene Sorensen; and a sister and her husband, Rita and Bob Schwaller.

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August 7th City Council Minutes are on-line
 - Entry signs to be installed
 - 11 year-old to do improvements to Odebolt Pool Bathhouse as Girl Scout/4-H project.
 - Citizens reminded to recycle
 - Verna Mae Schwaller is new museum curator
 - Library requests downsizing board from 9 to 7
 - Snow Parking Ordinance considered
 - Upcoming water tower cleaning ... Residents asked to be alert for posted notice signs.
 - Pre-construction  Agreement between Iowa DOT and City of Odebolt
 - More.

New from The Odebolt History Pages

     Memoirs of Oscar F. Peterson, first installment, taken from a booklet he wrote in 1952 about his life. 
       We are publishing these excerpts because we felt that Oscar's description of life in Sweden, the accounts of his immigration in 1897 and starting out in a new country would be interesting to those from Odebolt who have Swedish immigrant ancestors.  Many of his experiences would be similar to those of other Swedes that immigrated in the late 1800's to early 1900's.
   Oscar's granddaughter, Barbara (Peterson) Michael, came to Odebolt from California earlier this week to stay at the Hattie Grace Boarding House, research her family and visit family graves.  Bonnie and I met her and her husband, showed her around and helped her find local resources.
     Barbara had visited Odebolt about 50 years ago as a teenager, and although her grandfather's house is now gone, she enjoyed seeing the sights again. The couple walked the Memorial Walk Park and thought the plaques and history were a great idea!  We gave them a tour of the museum and Barbara was delighted to find the museum's souvenir Christmas ornaments to take home to her children as gifts.
     Small town life is very different from life in the cities of California, but it appeared that the Michaels enjoyed their stay in Odebolt.
 - Barb Girvan Horak
The Odebolt History Pages

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 31,
August 3, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     Regretfully, Carol Auen has stepped down as the curator of the Odebolt Museum. In behalf of the City of Odebolt I would like to thank Carol for her many years of service to this City’s treasure. Through her efforts, hard work, and leadership the museum has grown into what it is today. We Salute!!
     Finally, some rain fell last week. Now that we know it CAN rain, hopefully, there will be more. Why is it the grass doesn’t grow, but the weeds do?
     Mark your calendars for the Legion Steak-fry fund-raiser on Monday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8 P.M. The money goes for several worthy causes.
     For all you history buffs, there has been a plethora of Odebolt History on our web site. Thanks to Barb and Bonnie.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Attention Odebolt Residents
Wednesday, August 9th
the water will be shut off
from 9 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m.
east of Main Street to install a new valve.
City of Odebolt

Odebolt Boys Take National Racing Wins--A photo in this week's' Chronicle shows brothers Logan & Keagan Scott holding plaques and trophies won in World Karting Association events July 14-16 in the Heartland Speedway pavement series in Springfield, Illinois. Read the full story in The Chronicle.

Sac County Fair Winner--Nicholas Anderson of the O-A Showmen 4-H Club showed the champion Purebred Breeding Female in the Beef Show, and reserve champion in two other Beef Show events. Read all about the fair in The Chronicle.

Testifies at Farm Bill Hearing--Jim Meyer, corn producer, Odebolt, testified at a public farm bill Congressional field hearing for Iowa farmers in Sioux Center on Monday, July 31.

RAGBRAI Riders in Odebolt--See photos of a RABGRAI team bus in downtown Odebolt, and bike riders clustered at Cubby's. Some teams chose an alternate route on Sunday and Monday of RAGBRAI week, the last full week of July.

Hurricane Katrina Work Trip--Five members of First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt will go to New Orleans August 6 -11 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. They will work on homes that need to show progress by August 20, or they will be destroyed. You may help by contributing monetarily; contact Rick or Barb Votrobeck.

United Funds of Odebolt & Wheeler Township--Officers were elected at the June 21 annual meeting as follows: Chairperson Joan Godbersen, Co-Chairperson Nancy Hugeback, Sec'y/Treas. Deb Reinhart and Chairperson for Wheeler Township, Mary Gustafson. The annual drive will begin with a kick-off coffee on August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Caroll's Kitchen. Read the full story in this week's Chronicle for more information and about how to volunteer.

Odebolt-Arthur Pee Wee Association--An ad in The Chronicle recognizes and thanks 21 businesses in Odebolt and the Odebolt area, and the City of Odebolt for their 2006 team sponsorship. Gary Roth and Jake Olson are thanked for volunteering their time as umpires.

Obituary

Irene Thormahlen
Funeral services for Irene Thormahlen of Chehalis, WA were held on July 24 in Chehalis. She was born in Odebolt and was a resident of Chehalis since 1944. She passed away on July 19, 2006 at the age of 83. Survivors include her husband Louie; two sisters, Norma Hunt of Lake View and Gladys Jones of Sioux City; five children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

GIVE TO OUR LOCAL UNITED FUNDS
Kick-off Coffee on August 7, 2006
9:00 a.m. at Caroll's Kitchen
Main Street in Odebolt

Our Goal is $3,500...Please Give Generously
Working together we can achieve our goal!
Thank You!!
United Funds of Odebolt, Inc.
Includes Wheeler Township

Odebolt Museum--The treasurer reported at the July 26 meeting that there is little money left in the treasury to continue making improvement on the museum, especially work to be done in the basement. Special money-making projects were discussed and it is hoped that people will remember the museum with memorials.

Odebolt Legion Auxiliary Awards--(Pictured in this issue) On July 10, six members were honored with Service Loyalty Awards for serving the Auxiliary for more than 50 years, as follows: Madeline McTasney, 61 years; Mildred Prestin, 60 years; Joan Simpson, 58 years; Hazel Drake, 55 years; Mary Ann Siebrecht, 55 years; and Jean Siebrecht, 55 years.

Fair Trophy--Kara Cowlham is pictured in The Chronicle with her dog Shadow. Together they won the Open Class Dog Obedience at the Ida County Fair.