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New Year, 1915
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THE CHRONICLE. VOLUME XXIX.
NUMBER 35. DECEMBER 23, 1915
There will be a New Years eve dance held at the opera house on
December 31. Music will be furnished by the Odebolt orchestra. The
public is cordially invited to attend. The hall will be appropriately
decorated for the occasion, including many bells of various sizes to
ring out the old and ring in the new year.
From the
Ida County Courier on-line
[Excerpt - read more in this week's issue of the Ida County
Courier]
Photo from www.cdiowa.org/AnnualConf2008.html
Reese and Rose Johnson of Odebolt received the State Windbreak
Award at the Conservation Districts of Iowa Annual Conference held
in Ames on Nov. 20. The Izaak Walton League of America sponsors a
windbreak award program every year in which each of the 100 Soil and
Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in the state may submit
nominations. Farmstead windbreaks are one of the award categories.
This year the Sac County SWCD selected and submitted the farmstead
windbreak of Reese and Rose Johnson.
The Johnsons live in Wheeler Township. Their original three row
windbreak was planted more than 30 years ago north of the house. It
consists of two rows of Norway spruce and one row of honeysuckle.
Twenty years ago, four rows were added to the west and angled south.
This was done to protect the remainder of the farmstead and the cattle
lots. In 2003, a five-row windbreak was added to the north and west
windward (outside) portion of the existing windbreaks.
“There were more than 20 nominations in Sac County alone,” said Sac
County SWCD chairman, Jim Frederick. “The Johnsons being the state
winner is a huge honor. They are to be commended for all the hard work
they have gone to in establishing and maintaining the windbreak, for
providing habitat for wildlife and for protecting their livestock and
farmstead from the harsh winds while conserving natural
resources on their farm.”
The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 52
December 25, 2008
The
Mayor Sez…
I’m not an ‘I told you so’ person, but remember when I
told you that Christmas would be here before you know it? Well, believe
it! Christmas is here and may our City
administration and staff wish you
and yours a very Merry Christmas.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention to drive safely
and responsibly. See you next year.
From the ‘Bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
www.odebolt.net/council.html
Photos in this week’s Chronicle:
Laura Stangl and her new professionally-trained Leader Dog,
“Hans”. When you see them traveling around town, please remember
not to pet Hans without first getting permission. Hans’s job is to
keep Stangl safe and he has been trained to only focus on Stangl while
wearing the harness. Petting a Leader Dog is distracting for the team
and could lead to unfortunate obedience and behavior problems for the
dog. Learn more about Leader Dogs for the Blind at
www.leaderdog.org
The Odebolt Fire Department answered a call at an Odebolt
home the evening of December 15.
Sac County residents can make a commitment to better health in
2009 by signing up for the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge.
For more information or to register a youth or adult team, visit the
web site
http://www.livehealthyiowa.org/
Promotion: Owen C. Bolte, President and Chief
Operating Officer of United Bank of Iowa is pleased to announce the
promotion of Neil Sibenaller to Vice President and Office Manager of
Odebolt and Kiron. Sibenaller, who replaced Dave Wilken, started his
new responsibilities on December 1, 2008. Sibenaller graduated from
Keumper High School in Carroll and Iowa State University. He and his
family live in Odebolt.
This week’s Chronicle included the annual Christmas Greetings
Tab and Santa Letters.
OBITUARY
MARGIE P. LOGER
Margie passed away Tuesday, December 16,
2008 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at
10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Mark
Volkers officiated with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery under the
direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.
She was born Dec. 7, 1923 in Windom, Minn., the
daughter of Elwood and Ruby (Wise) Deibert. Her childhood was spent in
Windom and Sac City. She was baptized at Windom, Minn., and confirmed
at First Presbyterian Church in Sac City. She graduated from Sac City
High School in 1941.
She married Vernon Loger on Feb. 3, 1946 in Sac City.
They had two children, Pauline (Polly) Marie and Stephen (Steve)
Dennis. Following her husband’s death in January 1970, she joined the
work force as a bookkeeper for Einspahr and Janssen Implement,
Peterson Repair and The Electric Company. She retired from The
Electric Company in December 1999.
Margie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in
Odebolt where she taught nursery Sunday school for 35 years, was a
member of the choir for 50 years, was a member of Presbyterian Women
having served as president and secretary for several years, was a
member of the Mary Elizabeth Guild and served terms as an elder,
deacon and trustee. She also served as the church’s bookkeeper until a
year ago.
Margie loved sewing, flowers and gardening. She
designed and constructed several pieces of clothing for her family,
including Polly's wedding dress. She especially loved spending time
with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A favorite
pastime was sitting out on her picnic table visiting with family and
neighbors.
Survivors include her daughter Polly and husband Bruce
Raasch of Odebolt; son Steve and wife Debbie of Odebolt; grandchildren
and their families--Matt and his wife Janene Raasch and children
Kristina, Amber and Drayton of Odebolt, Marla Raasch of Charter Oak,
Megan and her husband Mike Irlbeck and son Craig of Coon Rapids,
Joshua and Amber Loger and their children Jordyn, Devon and Adriana of
Odebolt and Dathan and Amanda Loger and their children Caleigh, Jagger
and Hogan of Odebolt; a sister, Vivian Lashier of Shenandoah; and many
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Vernon, granddaughters Michelle Raasch and Mandy Loger and her
brother-in-law Neil Lashier.
ATTENTION: The DEADLINE for updates or changes in the
Odebolt and Arthur 2009 Hanson Directory will
be JANUARY 2, 2009. Contact Sac County Mutual Telephone Company at
668-2200 or stop in our office if you have any updates or changes prior to
January 2, 2009. No additions, deletions, or changes will be accepted
after this date.
Sac County Mutual Telephone Co.
108 South Maple, Odebolt, IA
712-668-2200
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Phone: 712-668-2253
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A Look at a Christmas Past
GAMBLE'S TOYLAND
Does anyone remember, as a kid, looking at the Gamble's window in
Odebolt around Christmas and wishing and hoping? From the looks of the
toys, prices, and items on the other pages of the ad, it must have
been 1947. Note that the ad offers a "Lay-By Plan" - no one
got in credit card debt back then! At that time the store was in
the Cut Rate building on the northwest corner of Main and Third
streets.
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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 51
December 18, 2008
The
Mayor Sez…
I would like to thank everyone that participated in
helping make Santa and Mrs. Claus’ visit to Odebolt a memorable one. At
the risk of forgetting someone we thank Jim’s TV, Carmen Witzhe’s 4-H
girls, Steve and family of the Community Center, the Ingleside Club, The
Odebolt Fire Dept., Carolyn of the O.D.C., Keith and Joyce Flink (our
visitors from the North Pole), and last, but not least, Bill and Susan
Dreessen for chairing the entire event. What a great public service. We
Salute! Bill tells me that he has some new ideas for next year. I think
the parents and grand parents had as much fun as the kids.
Next week the holiday season will begin, so drive
safely and responsibly.
A few months ago I mentioned one of the creeds of the
Alaskan Tlingit Indians; I think it is worth repeating, “Be careful
how you speak for words can be either pleasing or like a club!”
From the ‘Bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
www.odebolt.net/council.html
A Note of Thanks To Our
Customers & Friends
As another year comes to a finale, we’d like to offer a chorus of
thanks to all the individuals, customers, neighbors and friends who
have made this year a noteworthy one for us.
Mary Linda, Kristan, Nikki, April, Marsha, Bill,
Carla & the Clevelands
Photos in this week’s Chronicle
Color photographs of three Odebolt homes displaying
their brightly colored Christmas lights and decorations at night.
Those attending First State Bank’s Holiday Open House
on December 12 were treated to a generous buffet. Everyone enjoyed the
refreshments and holiday atmosphere of the recently renovated
facility.
Those who attended Christmas Open House at United Bank
of Iowa enjoyed refreshments and were given 2009 calendars. UBI will
close at noon on both December 24 and December 31.
The O-A sixth grade band entertained the residents at
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab recently. The band played Christmas music and
other favorites, much to the residents’ enjoyments. Band instructor is
Laurie Currie.
Two photos of winning participants in the 25th Annual
OA Booster Club Wrestling Tournament held December 6.
The 2008 United Fund Drive for Odebolt and
Wheeler Township collected $4,597. The funds have been disbursed to
beneficiaries listed in this week’s Chronicle.
STUDENT NEWS
Mark Heidenreich of Odebolt was one of 30 incoming first-year
students at the University of Iowa who completed a leadership class
taught by UI President Sally Mason.
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*Trojans 0-4 in basketball season.
*Trojanettes win two.
*Falcons win wrestling tournaments in Gilmore City and
Emmetsburg.
*Falcons add pair of WVC dual wins.
*OA/BCIG girls lose close bowling match to Sargeant Bluff-Luton.
Unexpected Interruptions
When it becomes necessary to close school because of weather
conditions or other reasons, every effort will be made to spread
the word quickly to parent/guardians and students. Stations
KAYL (AM 990/FM 101.7), KKIA (FM 92.9), AND KTLB (FM 105.9) and
the television stations will be notified immediately and
asked to carry the message to the public. Please do NOT call the
school for such information as during these times the phones are
being used to notify staff and radio stations!
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THE PRINCESS THEATER
When The Princess Theater opened ninety-five years ago on Saturday,
December 13, 1913, it became the second movie theater in Odebolt. The
first was The Cozy, right next door. The owners of the two theaters
became partners in The Princess a few years later, and The Cozy was
closed.
Our grandfather’s brother, Axel Carlson, came to this country from
his native Sweden in 1904, and taught himself to read English by going
to the silent movies and watching the subtitles. A pianist watched the
screen and played music appropriate to the movie scene.
The Princess was also used to stage high school plays up to the
early 1930’s. When the high school building was completed, plays were
held on the stage and audiences were seated in the gymnasium. Today
that gymnasium is the school’s lunchroom.
When I was about three I went to a movie at The Princess with my
family. One scene in the movie depicted stone-columned buildings that
came crashing down, probably from an earthquake. I thought it was
scary, especially the noise, and I cowered under the seat. I remember
watching “A Christmas Carol” one Saturday afternoon in December a few
years later, and being frightened of Marley’s ghost. In those days the
movie was preceded by a newsreel showing recent news events, narrated
by Ed Herlihy and accompanied by dramatic orchestral music. There was
always a cartoon before the main feature. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck,
Woody Woodpecker, Tom and Jerry, and Bugs Bunny were some of my
favorites.
- Bonnie Ekse, History Editor
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From Barb Horak ...
I vividly remember excitedly waiting for Santa to
arrive in front of the Princess when I was a child. He would
come down the street perched high above us on a fire truck with sirens
wailing. We all got bags of candy and nuts if I remember right.
Seems to me we could then watch a Christmas movie in the theater.
It is a fond memory.
Who were some of those Santas from the 1950s?
From John Ellis
Just like in churches of today, moviegoers of the
Princess usually sat in the same seats each time. This being the case
Elwood Olson would sit in his front row seat during any showing of a
western movie acting out the part of the cowboy star whether he was
riding a horse, fighting or shooting a gun. He got very demonstrative
at times; however, people just tolerated his actions.
Delmar Vernia was manager of the Princess for a number of
years. He did everything from selling tickets, popping corn, all the
janitorial work to straightening
out of us kids out when we got out of line. Naturally he would soon be
known as "Prince" Vernia.
I remember the Movietone News, especially in the fall
when they would show clips of college football games played maybe a
week before or so. Most were of eastern teams such as Yale or Harvard.
Comedy shorts were shown prior to the feature film such as Wheeler &
Woosley (who were really funny I thought)
If you took in a Sunday Matinee, coming out of the
theatre afterward was an adventure in itself especially on bright
sunny day, You had to adjust your eyes to the brightness by squinting
and rubbing until everything got back to normal.
From R.J. Rex
The article on the Princess theatre brought back a
lot of memories. Somewhere around the ages of 12, 13, and 14 we went
to the movies at the Princess, usually on Friday night. I think the
price for a ticket was 10 cents and a nickel for popcorn. By
pre-arrangement if a girlfriend wanted to sit by you (or visa-versa)
no matter what, everyone had to buy their own ticket. Later on somehow
or other that arrangement changed and if you wanted a date, you had to
pay for your girlfriend's ticket too. ( I can't remember who bought
the popcorn!)
 Prairie Pedlar featured in new book!
Gardening season is officially over, but there¹s
always news at the Prairie Pedlar. We are excited and proud to notify
you of a new publication hot off the press. Author, Kelly Norris, has
compiled his first book, the Iowa Gardener¹s Travel Guide, of garden
establishments in Iowa. The cover shot will look familiar it¹s a
photograph of the Prairie
Pedlar!
We are happy to be a part of
his publication and think it would make a terrific gift for gardeners
this Christmas. The book can be purchased at the Prairie Pedlar
($19.95 plus shipping). We¹ll have copies from the publisher very soon
and can guarantee a delivery well before
Christmas.
Or order
on-line
Thanks, Jane Hogue
Prairie
Pedlar
The Iowa Gardener¹s Travel Guide is a cumulative directory to
Iowa’s gardening establishments, including retail garden centers,
nurseries, greenhouses and public gardens. The first of its kind, the
guide assembles contact information and unbiased commentary for 106 of
Iowa¹s retail horticultural establishments including the Prairie
Pedlar in rural Odebolt. The commentary explores fascinating tidbits
about businesses; personal facts about the owners give insight into
the passion behind each operation. Some have even ventured an answer
to that oft-asked question “what is your favorite plant”? Additional
abbreviated listings for 147 locations are also included. For
traveling gardeners in search of the latest perennial or the
best-grown tomato start, the guide is an essential and must-have
resource.
Kelly Norris is a plantsman that gardens at his family¹s Rainbow
Iris Farm in Bedford, Iowa. He has lectured throughout the Midwest and
travels regularly collecting plants and touring gardens.
The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 50
December 11, 2008
The
Mayor Sez…
We are deeply saddened by the unbelievable bloodshed,
death, and chaos that happened in India a couple weeks ago. It makes us
realize that no one is really immune to these terrorist attacks.
Fortunately we are blessed with the peaceful life of living in rural
America and of the relative safety that we enjoy. That is not to say that
it couldn’t happen nearby.
Some tips for the holidays: turn off your inside
Christmas lights when out of the house, keep your vehicles locked, keep
your houses locked, and if you are going to be out of town let the police
dept. know the dates that you will be gone. The motto of the boy scout is
“Be Prepared”. I think that motto covers a lot of bases; don’t you think??
From the ‘Bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
www.odebolt.net/council.html
Photos in this week’s Chronicle:
Chief Deputy Keith Flink of Odebolt was honored
recently for 25 years of service to Sac County. He is pictured with
Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure and Linda Wirtjes, who was honored for
30 years of service to Sac County as a dispatcher.
Dave Wilken was promoted by United Bank of Iowa
to Senior Vice President – Chief Ag Loan Officer effective December 1,
2008. He brings 16 years of lending experience to his new position.
Wilken joined United Bank of Iowa in 1994 and in 2004 took over office
manager duties in Odebolt and Kiron. In 2006 he was promoted to Vice
President Regional Branch Manager. He is now stationed at United Bank
of Iowa in Ida Grove.
Dave graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School and
Wartburg College. He is an active member of the Odebolt community.
Santa and Mrs. Claus review Ellie Diersen’s
Christmas list as she sits on Santa’s lap at the Odebolt Community
Center on December 7. The Richland Robins 4-H girls served cookies
which they had baked. Pictured are servers Sierra Brotherson, Beth
Stangel, Bailey Odden and Amy Stangel. Members of the Ingleside Club
served hot chocolate to all Santa’s visitors.
On October 29 St. Martin’s CCD students went
door-to-door collecting items to be donated to the Sac County Food
Pantry. They stuffed a mini van full of food and other items. Thirteen
participants are pictured in The Chronicle.
Shelly Else, Physician Assistant, will continue
to practice full time in the Odebolt Medical Clinic. Due to the
retirement of Drs. Sinnott and Toben, effective January 1, Shelly will
join the Horn Physicians Clinic – a joint service of Horn Memorial
Hospital and St. Luke’s Health System.
See this week’s Chronicle for Odebolt Library’s
list of new books and DVDs for October and November.
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O-A School
Christmas Concert
On Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., the O-A Elementary
and High School will present their holiday concert.
Beginning at 6:40 p.m., small groups of high school
band students will perform prelude Christmas carols in the main
hallway.
The fifth grade band and fourth/fifth grade children’s
choir will perform, followed by a musical by the kindergarten,
first and second grades.
Following the elementary portion of the concert, the
high school concert band and concert choir will treat you to the
sounds of the season. Band students will also be playing
Christmas carols between sections of the concert.
The choir will conclude the program with a traditional
arrangement of “Joy to the World” accompanied by a brass quartet
and tympani. John and Laurie Currie, Barb Votrobeck, Ray Leege
and Dick Bloyer will be helping the choir out on this great
finale.
The O-A National Honor Society is organizing a
clothing drive by soliciting children’s clean outerwear:
coats, jackets, mittens, scarves, boots, etc.
Bring them to
the conference room at O-A through Dec. 15, 2008. If someone
in your family has a need, or if you know someone who does,
please come to the conference room to choose some articles. The
Conference “Clothing Store” will be available during the day
until 4:00, and during evening events. Leftover clothing will be
donated to charity.
Several O-A/BC-IG football players
received recognition from Class 2A District Eight coaches for
their achievements during the 2008 season. Read the complete
article in this week’s Trojan/Falcon Frontline.
ESCO Raiders cruised to a 70-47 win over
Trojanettes in basketball season opener.
Trojans lose to East Sac County, 55-40 in basketball
season opener.
Falcons roll over Audubon 69-12 in wrestling season
opener.
Falcon mat squad win two in Carroll: 51-28 over Glenwood;
82-0 over Kuemper.
Read informative articles about the
O-A/BC-IG wrestling team and the O-A/BC-IG girls bowling team
under Sports News.
Two photos of winners in the Knights of
Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest.
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OBITUARIES
RICHARD VEIT
Richard L. Veit of Glendale, AZ passed away on November
27, 2008 having attained the age of 62 years and 22 days.
A memorial service was held at St. Martin’s Catholic
Church in Odebolt, IA on December 13, 2008 at 11:30 am.
Rich was born November 5, 1946, in Sac City, Iowa. Rich
was the son of David and Dolores Veit. He grew up in Odebolt, IA. He
was a 1964 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School.
Rich was united in marriage to Ann Linster on June 20,
1967.
He received his Bachelor of Science from Iowa State
University in 1969. Rich served in the United States Army from 1969-72
and is a Vietnam Veteran. He moved with family to Arizona in 1989 where
he became an active member of St. James Parish Family and the St.
Vincent DePaul organization.
Rich enjoyed hunting, shooting and Geocaching.
Survivors include one daughter, Christine (Greg)
Shinofield of Florence, CO; two sons, Jeff (Michel) Veit of Council
Bluffs, IA, John (Robin) Veit of Parker, CO; five grandchildren, Riley,
Carl, Emily, Toby and Grace; one sister, Rosalie (Bill) Waddingham of
Garner, IA and two brothers, Duane (April) Veit of Odebolt, Davie
(Karen) Veit of White Bear Lake, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
ALLEN OGREN
Allen E. Ogren, age 90, of Odebolt, Iowa, and formerly
of Arthur, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008, at the Odebolt
Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at
Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of
Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Patricia Underberg
officiated, with interment at Bethel Cemetery near Kiron, Iowa.
Memorials in Allen's name may be made to Faith Lutheran Church in
Odebolt or to the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born November 15, 1918, at Kiron, Iowa, Allen E. Ogren
was the son of Frank O. and Minnie (Peterson) Ogren. He graduated from
Kiron High School.
At the age of 18, Allen and his younger siblings
assumed the family farming responsibilities following the death of
their father. On November 20, 1946, Allen was united in marriage to
Renea Dorothy Turin in Kiron, Iowa. This union was blessed with two
children, Scott and Sue. Renea passed away on December 18, 1990.
Allen farmed near Kiron and later north of Odebolt. He
retired in 1982, and made his home in Arthur.
Allen enjoyed farming, feeding cattle, going to
livestock auctions, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events.
He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt until his
health no longer allowed him to attend. Allen also was a member of the
Sac County Cattlemen's Association and the Arthur Community Club.
Survivors include his children, Scott Ogren of
Vancouver, WA, and Sue Kenny and husband Brian of Schaller; and three
grandsons, Dustin Carter, Tyler Kenny, and Dru Kenny. He is also
survived by three brothers, William, Robert and John Ogren; a sister,
Frances Soli; as well as other extended family members and many
friends.
In addition to his wife, Allen was preceded in death by his parents and
a brother, Chester Ogren.
ROMANAN JENKINS
Romanan died Wednesday, December 3, 2008,
at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of eighty-six.
Romanan Wight Jenkins was born August 7, 1922, the son
of William and Mary Holcomb Jenkins, on a farm near Dow City, Iowa, and
received his education in a rural school near his home. On October 30,
1944, Romanan was united in marriage to Evelyn Quandt at St. Boniface
Catholic Church in Charter Oak. The couple made their home on a farm
north of Deloit and later moved northeast of Kiron, where they farmed
until retiring in 2003 and moving to Odebolt. They were blessed with
the birth of three children.
He was a loving and caring husband, father and
grandfather. He enjoyed working with hogs and also enjoyed his dogs,
especially Casey. As a farmer, he was a steward of the land and took
care of the blessings God gave him. Watching the news and keeping up
with current events were very important to him. He was a member of St.
Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt.
Survivors include one daughter, Kay Miller of Gretna,
Nebraska; two sons, Roger Jenkins and his wife, Clara of Bismarck,
North Dakota; and Dennis Jenkins and his wife, Joan of Odebolt; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and
friends.
Romanan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife
Evelyn; six brothers: Larette, Rule, Eugene, Ancil (doc), Wilbert and
Jesse; and one sister, Helen Lyman.
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The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church had its first
service in its new church home on December 6, 1891. It was located at
the northwest corner of Second and Walnut streets in Odebolt.
Click for more about the church
- Bonnie Ekse, History Editor
December 7, 2008
Douglas Bengford, 57, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, November
29, 2008. He was born September 6, 1951, in Odebolt, Iowa. He
served in the military and was a Vietnam veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Bengford,
and his father, Joseph Bengford. Survivors include sons, Herbert
Bengford and his wife, Megan, Heath Bengford, and his fiancé, Tiffin
Teegarden, Hunter Bengford; daughter Holly Bengford and her boyfriend,
Jason Luck; and one grandson, Wyatt.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at
St. James United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Graveside services
will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, with
military rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner-Cope
Family Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo.
Sign the guestbook at
www. klingner-cope.com
Laura M. (Godbersen) Arnett, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed
away December 5, 2008. She was born and raised near Odebolt.
Click for obituary
Battle-Creek-Ida Grove/Odebolt-Arthur won the Twin River Valley
wrestling tournament with 253 points.
Click for story.
Former Resident Howard Johnson
featured in Des Moines Register article and video.
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Click for video Scroll down & choose "Great
Depression Memories: Howard Johnson
The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 49
December 4, 2008
The Mayor Sez…
Note to parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, Santa
and Mrs. Claus will be in Odebolt at the Odebolt Community Center this
Sat., Dec. 6th, from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. We certainly hope you will bring
yours kids since there will be treats for everyone (must not forget to
mention sitting on Santa’s lap to tell him what you want for Christmas).
With winter arriving, may I remind everyone not to park
on the streets during and after a condition of snow, sleet, or ice. Each
year we have to tow a few vehicles that violate our “snow ordinance” and,
trust me, it is not pleasant for all concerned. The City needs to be able
to clear and sand the streets. Another reminder, the City does not look
for trouble, it usually finds us!! Drive responsibly and safely.
Remember Pearl Harbor! Do you remember where you were
on that infamous day?
From the ‘Bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
www.odebolt.net.council.html
Photos in this week’s Chronicle:
A benefit for Keaton Railsback was held November 23 at the Odebolt
Community Center. 723 omelets were served and $23,000 was raised, not
including the $1,000 contribution from Thrivent. Keaton is pictured
with his family.
The annual Odebolt Arts & Crafts Show,
organized by Rendee Wallace, was deemed a great success with 23
vendors showcasing their wares at the Odebolt Community Center on the
first Sunday in November. Over 200 people attended the show, which
featured candles, jewelry, purses, wooden items, Fuller Brush,
Watkins, homemade crafts and clothing, home décor and more! The show
will be an annual event scheduled to coincide with the St. Martin
Turkey Supper on the first Sunday of November. Mark your 2009
calendars!
Hey Kids! It's that time
again...
"Letters to Santa!:
Send your letters to:
The Chronicle
P.O. Box 485, Odebolt, IA 51458
We will set them for the newspaper and forward them to Santa at the North
Pole!
DEADLINE: Friday, December 12
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 6
1 to 3 p.m.
Odebolt Community Center
HEY KIDS! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to
Odebolt!
Come join them for: treats, cookies, hot cocoa, popcorn, movies
on the big screen T.V., prize drawings (must be present to win).
BRING YOUR WISH LIST!
PHOTOS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
HOLIDAY
FESTIVAL
Hattie Grace Boarding House
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Refreshments . Holiday Goodies
Call (712) 668-2250
http://showcase.netins.net/web/hattiegrace/
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The Trojan/Falcon
Frontline
Read sports & school
news in this special section of
The Chronicle each week.
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Photo of Megan Snyder, Kellyanne Gunderson and
Justine Ross, O-A High School Dance Express members who
participated in the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association Solo
Dance Contest Nov. 1 at Pella High School.
O-A Foundation announces mini-grant awards to
two projects:
A Leveled Book Library submitted by Kara Neville, 1st
grade teacher. This is a collection of books of varying degrees
of difficulty throughout numerous titles, allowing the teacher to
teach effective reading strategies to small groups of children at
an appropriate level for their success.
Elmo TT-02S Visual Presenter submitted by
Traci Allen, Technology Coordinator, and Irene Thayer, 2nd grade
teacher. The Elmo is a revolutionary document camera that allows
the instructor to display a variety of objects onto the wall or
screen for the entire class to view. It can be hooked up to an
LCD projector, computer or television.
O-A School
Christmas Concert
The O-A Elementary and High School will present
their holiday concert on Monday,
December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Admission will be
non-perishable items to be donated to the Ida and Sac County
Outreach programs. The concert will feature the 5th grade band,
the 4th and 5th grade children’s choir, and a mini-musical by
grades K-2. After a brief intermission, the high school musicians
will perform. A brass quartet will provide accompaniment to the
high school choir’s rendition of “Joy to the World”.
The artwork of K-2 students will be
showcased in the main hallway the evening of December 15. Each
student will have one artwork on display. Come and enjoy the
festive holiday with delightful visuals on display.
The O-A National Honor Society is organizing a
clothing drive by soliciting children’s clean outerwear:
coats, jackets, mittens, scarves, boots, etc. Bring them to
the conference room at O-A through Dec. 15, 2008. If someone
in your family has a need, or if you know someone who does,
please come to the conference room to choose some articles. The
Conference “Clothing Store” will be available during the day
until 4:00, and during evening events. Leftover clothing will be
donated to charity.
This week’s Chronicle includes the 2008-09
Winter Sports Special, with photos, game schedules, and
write-ups about the O-A girls and boys varsity basketball teams.
This will be the final season for O-A basketball before
whole-grade sharing begins with BCIG. Also included is the OA-BCIG
Falcons wrestling schedule. The special is sponsored by Odebolt
and area businesses.
The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has the following
item for sale: 1979 Chevy Van, 129,141 miles, Vehicle Sold
As Is. Bids are due in the business manager's office by 4:00 p.m.
on Thursday, December 4, 2008. To view items call Kim Bleckwehl
at 668-2289. The O/A Board reserves the right to refuse any or
all bids.
Odebolt-Arthur CSD has the
following vacancies for the
2008-09 school year:
Elementary Paraprofessional
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Substitute Bus Drivers
Those qualified and interested should submit a
letter of interest to Mrs. Dani Trimble, Superintendent of
Schools, P.O. Box 475, Odebolt, IA 51458.
Positions will remain open until filled. EOE-AA Employer
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Living Nativity in Odebolt
December 14
Behind First Presbyterian Church
(3rd & Maple)
Performances will be every half hour at 2:00,
2:30, 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Transport your family to ancient Bethlehem and
experience life as it may have been that clear and silent night so
many years ago. The program will feature Mary, Joseph and the
Baby Jesus, in addition to shepherds, angels and many live animals.
Carolers will sing the familiar Christmas tunes. A children's
choir will sing at the 3 PM.
Parking is free and there is no charge or donation.
This is a gift to the community from the First Presbyterian and United
Methodist Churches.
Following the performance there will be a time of
refreshments and an opportunity to witness the indoor decorations and
displays in the two churches.
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