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The Chronicle, Volume 113, Number 9
February 26, 2004 

The Mayor Sez...
     From time to time I hear the expression "Nobody's perfect."  If you do expect a perfect teacher, a perfect student, a perfect mayor, a perfect council person or a perfect whatever - forget it!  Whoever expects perfection better be a perfectionist themselves.  (I don't think there are too many of those, if any.)
     Recently I saw an interesting "one liner".  It goes like this; "lead me not into temptation, I can find the way myself."
     Last but not least Jim Barkley writes, "Mayor, if you have as much snow on the ground as you say you have, you had better get someone to build a "Noah's ark" because you are going to need it!"
 - From the 'bolt,
   R.J. Rex, Mayor

State Wrestler! - Joel Andersen, O-A Junior, is headed to Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines after advancing from district tournament in Rock Valley Saturday, February 21.  Andersen will be making his third appearance at state.  His record is 42-1 overall and he wrestles in Class 1A at 119 lbs.  The State Wrestling Tournament began Wednesday, February 25 and runs through Saturday, February 28.

30th Year Celebration of Congregate Meals for the Elderly.  Come join us for lunch on March 4th at 11:30 at the Odebolt Community Center.  Please RSVP by March 1st, to 668-2738.
  - 60+ Senior Group

ONRC Auxiliary met January 15, 2004 with the Department Heads as hostesses and with 17 members answering roll call.  Co-chairs Janice Richardson and Phyllis Kies presided.
     Jon Schuttinga reminded the group that volunteers are not to go into the kitchen due to state regulations.  Many residents with their families are using the computers.  There are 46 residents.
     It was decided to purchase more clocks for the resident rooms.
     The annual Bazaar will be held October 2 at the Odebolt Community Center.  Much appreciation to the St. Martin's Catholic Church for the many years we have been allowed to use their facility.  It was decided more room was needed.

Obituary:  Phil Dvorak, 42, of Ventura died Saturday, January 17,2004.  Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, with Rev. Daird Korth officiating.  Interment was in the Ventura Cemetery.
     Phil was born Nov. 14, 1961 in David City, NE, the son of Eugene L. and Lucille (Vanous) Dvorak.  He graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School, Odebolt, IA in 1980.  He worked [for] 3M in Forest City since 1981.  
     Dvorak left home before dawn last Saturday to go ice fishing.  He had an ice house on the lake about 300 yards east of the sand bar between McIntosh Woods and the Baptist Camp.
     The body had been spotted by a Clear Lake man standing on a south shore hill watching as the vehicle was pulled from the water.
     Phil Dvorak's body was found 100 yards south and east of where a Spirit Lake water rescue recovery team had winched Dvorak's Jeep from the lake minutes earlier.
     His wife, Cindy, filed a missing person report with the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department the night that he failed to return.
     Phil was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting, camping, canoeing, kayaking, biking, mushroom hunting, radio-control airplanes, woodworking, remodeling and especially spending time with his family.
   Phil married Cindy Meyer July 26, 1989 in Forest City, IA>  They lived in Crystal Lake and then in 1993 moved to Ventura, IA.  
    He had been a member of the Ventura Fire Department since 1994.
     Phil will be sadly missed by his wife, Cindy, and their two children, Laura and Jenny of Ventura; his father Eugene Dvorak and his wife Pauline of Brainard, NE; his mother, Lucille Dvorak of Vero Beach, FL; his brother, and 4 sisters.

OYF to Repeat 30 Hour Famine - The Odebolt Youth Fellowship is again doing the 30 Hour Famine for World Vision.  This event will be held on March 5 and 6.  We will be selling cards, having bake sales at the churches and canvassing Odebolt to collect money for the cause.  The goal is to raise $500.  Last year's goals was met due to the wonderful support of the community.
     Statistics show that in our Third World countries 29,000 children die each day from hunger, and that half of our world lives on two dollars per day.  We want to help the children that have so much less than we have.  If we come to your door on Wednesday, March 3, between 7 and 8 p.m., please help support our endeavors with a monetary contribution.  If you want to give and did not get contacted, please call Barb Daiker or Kris Gunderson, OYF Leaders.

OTHER NEWS

Take a step back in time! 

Who are they?  This photo appears on a newly posted photo page at The Odebolt History Pages.  To see this and other photos from the 1930's to 70's, CLICK HERE

You can check for new additions at the history pages by clicking "What's New" on the site index.

The Odebolt Community Center is proud to announce that a new drop-ceiling, chandelier lights and ceiling fans have now been installed in the banquet/reception hall area of the Community Center.
See more photos at the OCC Page.

Upcoming events at the OCC in March:  Chamber Fish Fry, March 5th;  Richland Robins Omelet Brunch, March 14th;  Odebolt Fireman's Dance, March 20th.

Annual High School POPS CONCERT, Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.  The Odebolt Music Department will also have 37 entries preparing for solo and small ensemble contest that will be held on March 27th all day in Pomeroy. This event is free and open to the public.

State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines
Thursday, Feb. 26 - Odebolt-Arthur's Joel Andersen,  beat Jacob Elsbernd, South Winneshiek, 5-2 on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Friday, Feb. 27 - In Class 1A Quarter-Finals, Nate Behrendsen, Pocahontas, pinned Joel Andersen, Odebolt-Arthur, 3:10.
 - In Class 1A Second-Round Consolation, Matt Terrell. Interstate 35 (Truro), won by decision over   Joel Andersen, Odebolt-Arthur, 6-4 in overtime.

From Ida County Courier, 2/26/04 - O-A School Board Votes to Share Administrators with BCIG 

The Mayor Sez...
     I saw something that I thought should be read in my column.

Statement of Values

• We value the responsibility placed upon each of us to contribute to our community and society.

• We value conscience that balances self interest with an obligation to the common good and future generations.

• We value progress that strengthens rural communities, small businesses and family farms.

• We value genuine opportunity to earn a living, raise a family and prosper in a rural place.

• We value citizen involvement and action to shape the future.

• We value fairness that allows all who contribute to the nation's prosperity to share it.

• We value stewardship of the national environment on which current and future generations rely.

     It pretty much says it all!
From the 'bolt,
 - R.J. Rex, Mayor
Notice:  "The Mayor Sez" column is what the mayor says - no one else.  From time to time, I do speak for the City when recognition is given or a commendation is made.

Siebrecht receives Scholarship - Ames, Iowa (February 12, 2004).  The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers awarded Eric Siebrecht an Iowa Chapter Scholarship.  The award recognizes scholastic achievement, student involvement, character and agricultural leadership in Iowa State University College of Agriculture students.  Students with an interest in farm management and rural appraisal are nominated by their department heads for this award. 
      Eric is a junior majoring in Agricultural Studies.  He grew up on his family's diversified crop and livestock farm near Odebolt, Iowa.  He is involved with the Farm Operations Club, and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta - Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.  Following graduation, Eric plans to enter a career in Agricultural production or farm management.

Younkers Community Day Event benefits Odebolt School - Younkers conducts an annual fundraising event that benefits our local school.  This year's Community Day Event will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2004.
    You can purchase a book of coupons for $5.00 at the O-A office. O-A benefits by keeping the entire $5.00.  You benefit because the packet contains coupons for great savings in any Younkers store, great One-Day Sale prices and two great merchandise offers exclusively for Community Day even packet holders.

Pitts Family & Sports Chiropractic Center Announces New Hours - Hours will now be Monday 8:30 - 5:30; Tuesday 8:30 to 12 Noon; Wednesday 1:30 - 6:00; Thursday 8:30-4:30; Friday 8:30 - 12 Noon. The Fitness Center is open during regular hours.  224 S. Main, Odebolt, 712-668-2397.

Obituary: Marjorie M. Buehler, age 88, of Odebolt, Iowa died Monday, February 9, 2004 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
     Funeral services were held on Friday, February 13, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of the arrangements.
     Friends wishing to send condolences on-line may do so via the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home website: www.farberotteman.com
     Marjorie was born July 15, 1915 in Odebolt, the daughter of Louie H. and Lettie R. (Waugh) Rabe. She lived in the Odebolt area her entire life. She attended country school and graduated from Odebolt High School. Marjorie’s father passed away when she was a sophomore in high school, which was a difficult time for her as the oldest child in her family. Her mother would be very important to Marjorie for her entire life.
     On January 27, 1934, Marjorie was united in marriage to Robert W. Buehler in South Dakota. To this union three children were born: Jeanine, Duane and Roger.
      Marjorie was a true matriarch of the Buehler Family. She enjoyed working with her husband on their farm, while still making a warm and comfortable home for her family as the children were growing up. Marge was a wonderful cook and baker, and an excellent seamstress, and she liked putting her skills to work in her home. She especially liked to make beautiful, intricately constructed doll garments for her grandchildren. Marge belonged to a Mother and Kids group, and enjoyed refinishing woodwork. She was the leader of the 4-H Richland Robins for many years. Marge and Robert enjoyed socializing with their farm neighbors. She and Robert also appreciated the opportunities they had to travel, and had many wonderful memories of trips with the Dennis Gustafson group, and of a special trip to Hawaii in the winter of 1975.
     Marjorie was a lifetime member of the Odebolt United Methodist Church, where she also belonged to the U. M. W. She was active in all activities of the church, willing to help wherever she could.
     Marge was a loving wife and devoted mother who delighted in her family and treasured every moment she was able to spend with her children and grandchildren.
     Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jeanine and husband William Davidson of Hudson, Iowa; her two sons: Duane and wife Donna Buehler, and Roger and wife Ellen Buehler, all of Odebolt; eight grandchildren: Pam Davidson, Judd Davidson, Karen and husband Brad Pippett, Jeff and wife Beth Buehler, Brian Buehler, Bradley, Abby and Barry Buehler ; 3 great-grandchildren: Noah and Sidney Buehler, and Tera Pippett; her sister Betty Cochrane of Naches, WA; her sisters-in-law, Mae Christian of Lake View and Mabel Buehler of Elmhurst, IL; her brother-in-law, Earl Buehler of Odebolt; and many extended family members and friends.
     Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents, her husband Robert on August 27, 1992; one brother, Melvin Rabe; and one sister, Vera McDonough.

The Mayor Sez…
    Good news and bad news - the bad news first.  Snow, snow, and more snow.  If the snow keeps coming, we may run out of places to haul it.  The City is asking for your patience and tolerance under these very difficult conditions.  (And for the most part, everyone has been great!)  Hint - don't be in a hurry to shovel out your drive-way as the plows will usually go by more than once, depending on the duration of the storm.  If you have to clean your driveway in order to get out, so be it!
     The good news is - 6 weeks from now, give or take a few days, it will be spring.
     On a whole, everyone has been good about abiding by our snow ordinances (parking, sidewalks, and snowmobiles).
     In closing, has anyone noticed the yard signs at Steve & Deb Loger's?  Betcha nobody steals those yard signs - HOOAH!
From the 'bolt
RJ Rex, Mayor

Girls 2004 Class 1A Basketball Tournament Odebolt-Arthur will play Wall Lake View Auburn in the District Quarterfinal at Lake View Monday, February 16 at 7 p.m.  The winner will play in the District Semifinal against Sac City on Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m. at Sac City. The winners of the District Semifinals will vie for the District Championship at Sac City on Saturday, February 21, 7 p.m.  Regional Semifinals will be held at Sac City on Tuesday, February 24, 7 p.m.

Odebolt Students on National Honor Roll - Rachel Hansen, Rachel Redenius and Jamie Scott, all of Odebolt-Arthur High School qualified for induction into the Spring 2003 National Honor Roll (NHR).  NHR recognizes high achieving high school and middle school students after reviewing information about their academic performance including grade pint average, interests, activities and future goals.  Only students with a B or better average are eligible.

Legion Auxiliary News - Members of the Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Roose Post 313 recently made lap robes of polar fleece to be given to veterans at the V. A. Hospital in Omaha.  Participating members pictured in The Chronicle were Alice Pudenz, Barb Bloom, Betty Mentzer, Phyll Tiefenthaler, Charlotte Bengford, Elaine Harden and Ruth Neville.

Area graduates in Morningside College's "Oklahoma" -    Christopher Frisbie, son of Earlene Frisbie of Wall Lake, and Tyler Schnuckel, son of Nolan and Joann Schnuckel of Odebolt, are part of the upcoming Morningside College theatre and music departments' production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma. 
     Frisbie, a senior at Morningside who is majoring in music education, will play the role of Mike.  He is a graduate of WLVA.
     Schnuckel, a sophomore, will play trombone in the pit orchestra.  He is a 2003 graduate of OAHS.
     Show times are 8 p.m Thursday to Saturday, February 12 to 14, and Feb. 19 to 21, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, at Kleinger-Neal Theatre, 3700 Peters Avenue in Sioux City.

Obituary:  Rev. Carroll G. Andersen
     Funeral Services were held for Rev. Carroll G. Andersen on January 28 at the Mission Covenant Church in Popular, WI.  Burial was in Solon Springs, WI.
     Rev. Andersen of Marshfield, WI passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2004.
     He was born October 30, 1917 in Boyer, Iowa, the son of Elwood and Edith (Flodine) Andersen.  He and Evelyn Hansen were married June 26, 1942 in Chicago.  They enjoyed 50 years of marriage before she died in May 1993.
     Carroll received his early education in the Boyer School and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1937.
     A graduate of Trinity Bible School, Chicago, IL, he served the Lord for 50 years as a minister of the Evangelical Free Church of America in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
     Survivors include his second wife, Lillian, who he married in 1996; one son, Wallace (Midge) Andersen of Marshfield, WI; two daughters, Ardy (Bill) Vaughan of Marcola, OR and Janet Leers of Chicago; one sister, Emma Gustafson of Kiron, IA; Five grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Evelyn; four brothers, Leroy, Roland, Lawrence and Wayne; and two sisters who died in infancy.

Other News

OA Wrestlers to Onawa Sectionals
    Odebolt-Arthur will participate in Class 1A sectional action on February 14 (Saturday) at West Monona, in Onawa.
    O-A's Joel Andersen, ranked fourth at 119, opens a bid for another state berth after finishing fourth at 112 in 2003.
     First and second place winners from this sectional will advance to the district at Rock Valley on Feb. 21

'Nettes' Win - Odebolt-Arthur earned a 44-40 win over Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto in a Maple Valley Conference matchup Friday, February 13th.
     Dani Olerich scored 15 points and Rachel Hansen 11 for the Trojans.
     They play WLVA in the District Quarterfinal at Lake View Monday, February 16 at 7 p.m

Take a step back in time!  Visit Main Street sometime in the 1940's.  You'll see the CutRate Market, coffee shop, the old Princess Theater and if you look closely, Charlie King's popcorn stand!  I had forgotten the bike rack in front of the theater!  Click on the photo on the page to enlarge it.  Be patient while it loads, and be sure to scroll up/down & to the right! Brought to you by the Odebolt History Pages, now redesigned with a new look!

Chamber Presents Award

     On Thursday, February 12th, Neil Sibenaller was presented a token of appreciation for his years of service to the Board of Directors of the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce.
     The above photo shows Neil receiving his clock from current Chamber President Melissa Pierce.  Be sure to read the Chamber Minutes!

From the Ida County Courier - Thursday, Feb. 19

• O-A Wrestling (scroll down to find "The Trojans advanced two wrestlers to the district meet in Rock valley this Saturday"

• O-A Basketball - Both teams win over Remson-Union

• Girls Basketball - O-A girls finish second in  conference race at 9-2

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• Odebolt-Arthur School Board Minutes
       (Excerpt) The early retirement/resignation requests for Sandy Boerner, elementary/middle school principal and Bob Mollhoff, sixth through eighth grade science teacher, were approved.
      .....The board also accepted the resignation of interim superintendent Dennis Johnson effective June 30, 2004.- from Ida County Courier

• Basketball News -  from Ida County Courier

• High School Basketball Scores -  scroll down page and choose a date, then look for O-A