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HOW THE TROJANS GOT THEIR NAME

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 8
February 22, 2007

The Mayor Sez ...
     The publication 'Progressive Farmer' has named Sac County Iowa the 7th best rural county in the nation to live in. Maybe we should be 1st, however 7th best against everyone else isn't too bad. Within the county there are 9 cities, several school districts and all kinds of recreational facilities - a lake, rivers & streams, trails, golf courses, camping facilities & more.
     Public Safety is excellent throughout the county and we have 0 tolerance for illegal drug activity. (If you do drugs, get out of Sac County.)
     We are quite diversified in area business and industry, however, most everything revolves around agriculture and livestock production. There are usually jobs available for many different kinds of classifications.
     A good time to visit Odebolt is during Creek Days in June of each year. You will get a first hand glimpse of the friendliness of a community displaying harmony and working together. Our Odebolt Development Committee and their volunteers go all out to make your weekend an enjoyable one.
     Kudos to Shirley Phillips, our Sac County Economic Development and Tourism Director for playing a part in the 'Progressive Farmer' award.
     From the bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

FFA Special - This week's issue of The Chronicle contains a pull-out section honoring National FFA Week, February 17-24, 2007.  Pictured are FFA chapters within Sac County along with information on the FFA and a list of sponsoring businesses.

O-A Pops Concert--Grades six through twelve will present a Pops Concert on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bart Ogden Gym.
     Performing will be the Sixth Grade Band, Sixth Grade Chorus, 7/8 Jazz Band playing rock, Latin and swing styles, the O-AHS Band, O-AHS Chorus, and O-AHS Jazz Band.

World Day of Prayer, March 2 - World Day of Prayer 2007 will be observed by Christians in over 170 countries on Friday, March 2.
     In Odebolt, the ecumenical observance will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Attention!  $10,000 ticket sold! - Cubby's in Odebolt has recently received word that they sold a winning lottery ticket worth $10,000.  The identity of the winner is unknown at this time because the winning ticket has not been turned in.  So, be sure to check your tickets to see if you are the lucky winner.

Penny War at Odebolt-Arthur garners $412.67 - (Photo) Kelli Fineran's success group declared a "Penny War" for World Hunger, February 12-16 at Odebolt-Arthur High School.  Each teacher had a jar in their room for students to deposit pennies in.  Only pennies counted towards the running total.  Pictured are students from Mrs. Fineran's success group.

ONRC News - (Photo)  Residents of Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center were entertained Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. Thayer's 2nd grade students shared their reading skills with residents. 
     (Photo)  A Valentine's party was held Wednesday, February 14.  Delbert Sjogren of Kiron was crowned Valentine King along with Queen Corina Seela of Sac City.

Card of Thanks - A HUGE thank you to the 225 plus who attended our soup supper and contributed your donations which surpassed our expectations!  Thanks also to our parents who donated the soup, bars and drink; to the OA Booster Club for sponsoring us and financing the advertising; to Thrivent for Lutherans who supplemented this fundraiser.  Because of your generosity the resurfacing project will be come a reality for our 2007 softball season.
 - OA Softball Players and Coaches

Farber & Otteman to Sponsor Grief Support, March 1 through April 19 - A seven-week grief support group program will begin Thursday, March 1, 2007 in the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Lake View.  There is no cost to attend these meetings.  Each week from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. the group will share together and examine various grief-related topics and compile a resource notebook with handouts to assist them in their healing process.  For information and to register for the group, please call 712-662-1911.  See the Farber & Otteman web site for more information.

Raasch tapped for Journalist Award - Jeff Raasch of Odebolt received the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Outstanding Young Iowa Journalist Award during the Iowa Newspaper Association's Convention and Trade Show, February 1st and 2nd in Des Moines.
    He is a 2000 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School and a 2003 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in journalism and mass communication.  He is the son of Curt and Carol Raasch.
     Raasch is a city reporter for the Ames Tribune, which received third place in the dailies class two for its coverage of local government.
     Raasch also received two awards in the AP Managing Editor Awards contest recently, including a third place in investigative reporting and a second place in general features in the Tribune's circulation class.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week
For updates, click on  www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Joey Schaefer, Alex Bogue qualify for State Wrestling
- The Trojanettes beat Schaller-Crestland 64-38, then lost to 7th-ranked Ar-We-Va 66 to 57 in District Girls Basketball play,  End season at 15 wins, 6 losses.
- Trojan Boys Basketball ends regular season at 18 wins, 3 losses.
- Tues, Feb. 27 is the O-A MS/HS Pops Concert
- OA Prom 2007 will be April 21, 2007 with an    Open House at 4 to 5:15 p.m.;    Promenade at ONRC; Grand March at 5:45
- O-A Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Reviews Survey

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SAC COUNTY NAMED #7 IN BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN RURAL AMERICA!
February SETD Newsletter (.pdf file)
Progressive Farmer
Des Moines Register Story

From the Odebolt History Pages

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91 Years Ago - Z.W. Sparks,one of Odebolt's earliest settlers dies.
THE ODEBOLT NEWS, VOL. II, No. 50, February 24, 1916

     Z. W. Sparks, one of Odebolt's earliest settlers, passed away at his home in Los Angeles, California on Monday morning of this week. A telegram was received in this city the same day announcing that the remains would be brought to Odebolt for burial on Saturday afternoon if nothing happens to interfere with the schedule mapped out.
     Mr. Sparks was a Southern born gentleman who first emigrated to the west and later to Wheaton, Ill. In 1871 Mr. Wheeler was surveying and laying the foundation for his large ranch south and west of this city and in that year Mr. Sparks came here and became a part of the organization which was doing this work. Meanwhile he had arranged for the purchase of a section of land on the east line of this city and was having a home built on it. To this home he was able to remove in 1872.
     For many years he remained on this land, finally removing to this city and residing in the building now owned by George Mattes on Lincoln Avenue.
     Between four and five years ago he removed to California with his daughters and has resided there since. He also leaves one daughter, residing in this state, Mrs. Cook of Sioux City.
     Mrs. Sparks had preceded him to the grave, having died some years ago.
     Few men had settled in this section when Mr. Sparks came to make the Iowa prairie his future home. A. L. Chandler and others came in 1872 and the succeeding years, altho [sic] Crawford County had some settlers near the Sac County line as early as 1867 and 1868.

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 7
February 15, 2007
 

The Mayor Sez . . .
     From time to time I get suggestions via letters, E-mail, phone calls or in person from former Odeboltians on how they remember Odebolt when they were kids growing up here in the 'bolt. They have many suggestions on how to make Odebolt "the way it was", and most of the suggestions really make sense in every way except one - money!
     It takes money to do the things you folks want done, not to mention the hours of volunteer work that is usually involved! If there is a person or persons with say $50,000 for a start, I promise you, we will get the ball rolling on some of your suggested City projects, especially the downtown. I realize that most haven't got that kind of money, however, some do and to that person or persons I am directing my appeal for financial help. It may be possible to get a grant for downtown beautification with matching funds,
So $50,000 pledged could mean another $50,000 from a grant. Needless to say $100,000 could really give us a much needed start.
     An extremely generous bequest has been given to the Library and Fire Department and it could happen for our downtown area too.
     Keep the suggestions coming folks, as making Odebolt "the way it was" could really happen.
     From the bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

Customer Appreciation Day--(photo) Reis Auto Parts and Service served a free lunch on February for their patrons. It was an opportunity for people to get their cars and machinery in running order by purchasing many Carquest needs at a reduced price.--D. Cleveland

Pork Conferences--Iowa pork producers are invited to the 2007 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for Feb. 19-23. The first one will be held Monday, Feb. 19 in Carroll. Read more about it at the web site.

O-A Art Students Receive Awards--Two O-A art students and their works were recognized at the Sioux City Art Center exhibition on display through May 10. Colton Hemer received first place of all the 8th grade entries and Josh Blair received the Director's Award of all the 8th grade entries.

Odebolt Public Library Corner--See the list of new books and DVDs in this week's Chronicle.

Mat Rats Take Trophy--(photos) On February 4th, 15 Mat Rats wrestled at the BCIG Youth Wrestling Tournament in Ida Grove. The Mat Rats won the team trophy for the combined Bantam, PeeWee and Intermediate Divisions.
     For the combined Junior and Senior Division, the OA-BCIG team won second place in the team competition.

Lap Robes--(photo) The Odebolt Legion Auxiliary Unit #313 worked hard the afternoon of February 6 making six lap robes to send to the Omaha Veterans' Hospital. The fabric was purchased with poppy money collected in the community. --D. Cleveland

4-Hers bring Valentine Greetings to ONRC--On February 7 a group of 19 4-Hers from the Richland Robins and OA Showmen met and made Valentines for the residents of the Odebolt Nursing Home. The group also wrote messages on Valentine cards that will be mailed and given to veterans hospitalized in the VA hospital. The cards were made by the Sac City Arts Council and the kids put a Valentine message in each card for the veterans.

Extension to Host Lunch & Learn--Would you like to save time and money in the kitchen? Do you dream of home-cooked meals that are delicious AND nutritious? In this session you will learn how to take the stress out of meals. Nancy Clark, Iowa State University Extension will show you how to assemble two weeks of delicious, fresh-tasting and nutritious entrees in one day to freeze now and eat later. Participants will receive a handout with tips, recipes and resources. This program will be held at noon, March 22 at the Sac County Extension Office, 620 Park Avenue, Sac City. Please call the Sac County ISU Extension Office at 712-662-7131 to register.

Sac Entrepreneurs--The Sac Area Entrepreneurs will meet on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the ISU Extension office at 620 Park Avenue in Sac City.
     The focus of this meeting will be on Marketing, Branding Your Business and Web Page Development. Scott Winey with Bluespace Creative, Inc. will speak, followed by an organizational meeting to discuss future meeting topics, dates, etc. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:--Grapplers win Sectional, send eight to Districts.
--Trojans add wins over West Monona Spartans in Onawa and BCIG Falcons at Odebolt.
--Trojanettes fall to Spartans, Falcons.
--Photo of O-A sophomore David Ekstrom registering to donate at Siouxland Community Bloodmobile on February 7.
--Advocacy Days feature O-A artists Cole Hammond, 4th grade, and Trevor Schnuckel, 5th grade, at Iowa State Capitol and State Historical Building Feb. 26 & 27. (photo)
--Art Educators of Iowa - YAM show held in March at the Iowa State Historical Building, Des Moines, selects artworks by Taylor Marshall, 2nd grade, and Journie Brown, 4th grade.
--O-A Booster Club soup supper was held February 9 prior to the basketball game. The free will donations and funds supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will go for resurfacing the Arthur softball field. (photo) --D. Cleveland.
This week’s sponsors:
Cubby’s, 712.668.2270, 668.2290 pizza & subs
Lundell Plastics Corporation, Ph. 712.668.2400

OBITUARY: Donna Garlock
     Donna Garlock, age 74, of Storm Lake, formerly of Odebolt and Lake City, Iowa, died Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
     Funeral Services for Mrs. Garlock were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial was in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of the arrangements.
     Donna Rae Sporleder was born on December 16, 1932 to Albert and Bessie (Amsden) Sporleder on a farm in Calhoun County, Iowa near Lake City. Donna attended country school near Varina, Iowa and then in Auburn, Iowa. She graduated from Auburn High School with the class of 1951.
     On May 26, 1957, Donna was united in marriage to Lance Robert Garlock in Lake City. The couple was blessed with three children: Lance, Valerie and Gale, and were married nearly 47 years before Lance died on May 5, 2004.
     Lance and Donna owned and operated the Rexall Drug Store from 1966 to 1986 in Odebolt, where they were active members of the community. Donna was a former member of the Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club, a member of Ingleside Club and served the Odebolt area as a volunteer EMT. She and Lance then moved to Storm Lake. Donna was a longtime and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. She served her Lord in many capacities, including the church offices of Elder and Deacon, as well as on Outreach and various other committees. She was a hospice volunteer, member of Beta Sigma Sorority and president of the Storm Lake TOPS chapter. At the time of her death, Donna was semi-retired and managing the Storm Lake Senior Center. A devoted wife and mother, her treasured family always came first and was near to her heart. Donna loved life, being with her family and many friends, and giving of herself to help others. Her caring and gentle presence will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.
     Left to cherish Donna’s memory are her son, Lance G. Garlock of Storm Lake; daughter Valerie (Duane) Kavanaugh of Groton, South Dakota; daughter Gale (Pat) McEvoy of Elgin, Minnesota; her precious grandchildren: Spenser and Mikaela Kavanaugh of Groton, South Dakota and Reece and Braeden McEvoy of Elgin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Viola Sporleder of Winona, Minnesota and Betty Garlock of Fonda, Iowa; cousins Elmer Sporleder, Ann (Sporleder) Jacobs, Dale Sporleder and Duane Sporleder; nieces and nephews; extended family and a host of friends.
     Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lance R. Garlock; a stillborn infant brother, Dean Sporleder; her sister, Lillian Blair; and her brother, Charles Sporleder. 
     On-Line Obituary from Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes, Storm Lake, Iowa.

News from the Odebolt History Pages

www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/

On February 19 we celebrate Presidents' Day to commemorate the February birthdays of Presidents Lincoln and Washington. Read the story of an Odebolt woman who was four years old when President Washington died. AN AGED WOMAN.

Meetings on Alternative Crop Options--Farmers and producer groups interested in alternative crop production options are invited to attend an "Alternative Crops for Iowa Farms" meeting hosted by the Iowa State University Extension Value Added Agriculture Program and ISU Agronomy Extension.
* Feb. 26 at the Buena Vista County Extension Office, Storm Lake
* Feb. 27 at the Crawford County Extension Office in Denison
     Meetings will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. No pre-registration is necessary; participants will register at the door.
For more information, conact the Value Added Agriculture Program office at (515)294-9483.  Web site.

Food Check-Out Week--On February 9 from 4 to 6 p.m., Farm Bureau members from the county served as guest baggers at Jamboree Foods in Odebolt and at other grocery stores in Sac County. The Sac County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-Out Week February 4-10, 2007. According to the Farm Bureau, the average American will have earned enough disposable income to pay for her or his food supply for the entire year by this week.  Web Site

Gold Star Winners!
The Odebolt Community Center
would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the
SUPER BUSINESSES and the SUPER FANS
who helped make our
SUPER CELEBRATION a SUPER SUCCESS.

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who donated SUPER PRIZES:

Harden Lawn Spray - Jim's TV & Appliance - The Chronicle - Steve Bengford Family - Mark Hansen's Rex Chevrolet - Cubby's - Swanson Insurance - CoBe's - Shear Magic - United Bank of Iowa - Hemer's Plumbing & Heating - Bloyer Agency - Odebolt Locker - Jamboree - Joan's HeadQuarters - Home & Garden Party (Kristan Bieber Independent Designer) - Sharon Rohlf Independent Avon Distributor - Purse Instantly Yours (Rendee Wallace) - Lundell Plastics - Sparky's One Stop - Caroll's Kitchen - Rick Crawford - Professor Rookie (Joe Dewey)

Thank you to Janis, Bob, Elaine, Howie and all the folks who helped. A SUPER SHOUT OUT to Curt, Josh, Jim and Karen from Jim's TV for supplying the big screen TV. Congratulations to Gordie Boerner who won the gift certificate from Jim's TV.

A SUPER TIME was had by all!!

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 6
February 8, 2007

The Mayor Sez ...
     The O-A boys basketball team won the prestigious Maple Valley BB Conference Tournament a week or so ago. I congratulate the team, the coaches, the cheerleaders, the student body and the fans, however, there was more to winning the tournament than meets the eye. There was wild enthusiasm and school spirit, but most importantly, there was O-A pride and identity by everyone! If we could look into the crystal ball down the road a few years, I ask you, will there still be all of the above? I guess I can answer my own question by saying "No, there won't be any of the above concerning O-A pride because we will cease to exist as we know O-A today." OHS and later O-A have been a City treasure for over 125 years.
     "Go BCIGOA" will take some getting used to for this old diehard.
     Please remember that what I write reflects my own opinions.
     From the bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

February 5 City Council Meeting--The city was recently audited and the report was received. Mayor Rex and the City Council complimented City Clerk Joan Godbersen for the fine job she is doing. - D. Cleveland
   (To read the City Council Minutes prepared by Joan Godbersen, the City Clerk, click on the link above.)

Iowa State Bank Acquisitions--Steve Spotts, President and CEO of Iowa State Bank in Sac City, and Ben Guenther, MetaBank's Northwest Iowa Market President, together announce the sale of the Sac City, Odebolt and Lake View locations of MetaBank, a multi-location bank headquartered in Storm Lake, to Iowa State Bank. This transaction is anticipated to close on March 31, 2007.
     No staff changes are planned at the newly purchased locations.
     Iowa State Bank plans to be operational at its three new locations beginning April 2007.

Entrepreneurs to Meet--SETD and the Sac County ISU Extension are co-hosting a program to assist local business owners and prospective entrepreneurs with networking opportunities and programs that will help them grow or establish their businesses or products.
     The next session will be held Monday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at the ISU Extension office on Park Avenue in Sac City. Speaker for this session will be Scott Winey of Blue Space Creative of Denison. Scott was recommended by Vance Lundell of Lundell Plastics of Odebolt.
     To register, call Tom Duncan at the ISU Extension office at 712-662-7131.

Promotion for Odebolt Native--The Collaborative Inc (TCI), a Toledo, Ohio firm, recently promoted Rusty Wilke, ASLA, to Landscape Architectural Project Manager. Rusty is an Odebolt native and the son of Al and Kathy Wilke.

Resolution Approves O-A Land Sale--At a special Board meeting held January 26, the O-A School Board approved a resolution to sell one acre of land used as a schoolhouse site many years ago for the cost of the proceedings to Jack and Jane Hogue. A public hearing on this will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 19, 2007.
     The board also discussed certified early retirement applications received to date. There was some discussion on offering a third certified early retirement package. This will be further discussed at the regular board meeting on Monday, February 19. -D. Cleveland

Preparation for After Prom 2007--The O-A Junior parents have been very busy with preparations for the After Prom events.
     The second can drive will be held on Sunday, February 11th. Please leave your bags of cans at your curb by noon and the juniors will pick them up. Country families may bring their bags of cans/bottles to Hemer Plumbing & Heating in Odebolt or Hemer Farm Supply in Arthur. If your donation is not picked up, please call Zena Olerich or Tami Hemer and they will pick them up.
     The Junior parents appreciate your continued support of the After Prom activities.

Odebolt Public Library--See the list of new books for January 2007 in this week's Chronicle.

O-A Artists Selected for Exhibition--Seven students from O-A have had their artwork selected for the Sioux City Art Center exhibition "Celebration: Our Siouxland, Our Art Center." The exhibition will be on display in the Main and J.E.T. Galleries from Saturday, February 10 through May 10, 1007. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, February 10 from 5-7 p.m.
     The O-A artists pictured in this week's Chronicle are Amanda Gunderson, Colton Hemer, Josh Blair, Hannah Veit, Bailey Ullrich, Dustin Bengford and Dalton Hemer.
     Twyla Godbersen is the O-A art instructor.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--2 wins each by Trojanettes and Trojans over Remsen Union and Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto.
--Photos of O-A students selected for BVU Honor Band.
--Invent Iowa! local competition to be held in MPR on February 22.

O-A Education Association (OAEA) and O-A School Board present Proposals--The Odebolt-Arthur School Board and a team from the Odebolt-Arthur Education Association met January 30 to present proposals for the coming school year.
     The OAEA said "Odebolt-Arthur teachers currently are ranked #1 in total years of experience in the state according to the 2005-06 BEDS report. This experience is obviously important to the success of our students. It pays to have teachers who are experienced and know how to push our students toward increased achievement."
    The two groups will meet to continue negotiations on February 19. - D. Cleveland

Selected for MV Music Festival--Lawton Bronson is hosting the 2007 Maple Valley Conference Music Festival on Monday, March 19. Those selected from the OAMS band are Nicole Gritten - Eb Alto Sax, and Emily Fineran - Flute. Both are in the 8th grade. (photo)

Mat Rats--Ten Mat Rats wrestled at the Rockwell City Lytton Southern Cal (RCL-SCal)Youth Wrestling Tournament on January 27. 5 received first place, 4 received second place, and 1 received fourth place. (photo)

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Odebolt Octogenarians Track Down Origin of the "Trojans"
     It was my classmate, Wayne Carlson's query about when the name of "Trjoan" was adopted that prompted my "hunt". My wife, Wannie, & I talked it over. I could vaguely remember sitting in the bleacher seats in the gym to discuss and vote on a name for the school teams. The question was when this was done. It had to be either when we were seniors or when we were juniors.
     I called P Dale Gronemeyer, left a message on his answering machine, and called Jack Stickrod. We had a short visit and when I hung up , Dale called back to say that he could not add any light.
     I then called John Ekstrom and Madeline McTasney. None could pin it down. So I called Florence Fry Bye nee McFarland because she was class of '39. She thanked me for thinking that she might know (haha).
     Jack Stickrod called back the next day to tell me to try Harvey Keller because "he keeps track of everything". I had a good visit with Harvey and we decided it was when he was a junior and Wannie and I were seniors. That would have been in the fall of 1939.
     I had voted for a different name, because I did not like TROJANS for a name of the school. I do not remember the name that I favored, however.
 - Chuck Hanson
(Thanks Chuck!  Chuck is also digital photographer for odebolt.net!)

An Addition from Chuck!
(Saturday, Feb. 10) - This morning over coffee and conversation with nephew Don Cowlham, class of '58, we were discussing the Trojan origin. He suggested looking in the Quasquicentennial book, which I did. On page 151 there is a story that tells of Coach Orville Kahler asking Sophomore Maurice Slechta, Senior Duane McElravy, and Junior, John Ellis to come up with a school nickname. Ellis had an uncle who was a fan of UCLA and John offered the name TROJANS. The name was agreed upon by the three boys according to this article. This then confirms the timeline for the adoption of the name TROJANS. Duane McElravy was a member of the class of 1940 and Ellis '41.

More, from Wayne Carlson
(Saturday afternoon, Feb. 10)  "Trojans are the mascot of USC not UCLA and Duane McElravy was the class of 41.  Great reporting Charles. This has been fun."

And Even More, from John Ellis!
(Saturday afternoon, Feb. 10) As I log on to the Odebolt web page quite often, I came across Chuck Hansen's article relative to the tracking down the origin of the "Trojans". He's correct in his follow-up addition in that Coach Kahler selected a sophomore (Maurice Schlecta '43) a senior (Duane McElravey '41) and a junior (John Ellis '42) from the basketball team to come up with a school nickname. This was during the 1940-1941 season. I can even remember the room where the three of us met.
     As stated in the article, I suggested "Trojans", which was my Uncle's favorite football team, the USC Trojans. We all three agreed to the name without any hesitation.
     Looks as if the current Trojans are doing quite well this year. Good for them. Should they get to the district finals, here's hoping they can get by #1 Alta. GO TROJANS!!!!!

Valentine News
From the Odebolt History Pages

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THE CHRONICLE, VOL. XXIV, NO. 40,FEBRUARY 2, 1911.
A Valentine basket social will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDonough on the evening of February 14, at eight o'clock. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Keck Congregational church and everyone is cordially invited to attend.

THE CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXIX, No. 43,FEBRUARY 17, 1916
Monday night a valentine social was held in the parlors of the Methodist church by the young people of the Epworth League. A pleasant evening was spent playing valentine games. The decorations were in red hearts which were much in evidence over the rooms. Apples and popcorn were served.

Wednesday evening of last week a party of eighteen young people enjoyed a sleighing party out to the Mrs. Josephine Schnuckles' home east of town. Fred, Charles and John Schnuckles were the hosts of the occasion. The evening was a merry one with games as the amusement. A nice luncheon was served.

Buena Vista University Honor Band
     The 26th Annual Buena Vista University Honor Band Festival will be held on February 24, 2007. The following students from Odebolt-Arthur have been selected to perform in the festival.
     Middle School: Emily Fineran - Flute, Nicole Gritten - Eb Alto Sax, and Jeff Gustafson - Bb Trumpet
     High School: Lisa Nishimura - Flute, Shayna Cooper - Oboe, Elizabeth Bloyer & Clarrissa Krueger - Bb Soprano Clarinet, Christine Bloyer - French Horn, and Chase Gunderson - Percussion
     Membership to the 100 plus-member middle school band (grades 7 and 8) and the 100 plus-member honor band (grades 9-12) were selected on the basis of nominations submitted by their school band directors. Over twenty-five school districts are participating in this year's festival and include schools from Iowa Nebraska. Students will gather on the Buena Vista University campus on Saturday February 24 for two 3-hour rehearsals with the guest conductors. Both bands will perform a grand finale concert at Schaller Memorial Chapel on the BVU campus at 6:30pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Guest conductors for the 2007 Honor Band Festival will be: Leon Kuehner for the high school honor band and Bard Mackey for the middle school honor band.
     The guest conductor of the high school honor band is Leon Kuehner. Leon Kuehner has been a music educator in Iowa for 32 years. He is the instrumental music director at Hampton-Dumont High School in Hampton Iowa. He received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa.

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 5
February 1, 2007

The Mayor Sez...
     I am happy to report that our first City Council meeting of 2007 had a very positive tone. Our City is solvent and we don't plan on spending more than what our budget allows for. The local option penny tax that passed last year has certainly helped us to keep taxes under control and to give financial help to some of our City entities.
     We removed 3 old downtown buildings last year and I am sure the removal of more unsightly old buildings will happen, sooner if not later.
     We will not let up on keeping our City neat and presentable even though some property owners have different opinions of what 'neat and presentable' means.
     From the bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

See the 12-page special section
in this week’s Chronicle:
Iowa Corn Magazine—A look at what’s happening in the corn industry in Iowa.

“Go the Distance”—O-A fourth graders and their teacher, Mrs. Prall-Wilken, have accepted the challenge to “Go the “Distance”, a free four-month competition for Iowa youth. This is a positive way to teach kids the importance of being physically active and show them that fitness is fun.
     Each member is to exercise an average of 30 minutes per day 5 days a week. This program fits into the students’ science curriculum under Food and Nutrition. (photo) --D. Cleveland

ACS Daffodil Days in Sac County—The bright yellow daffodil is the American Cancer Society’s symbol of hope in the fight against cancer. By ordering this first flower of spring through the Daffodil Days campaign, you are supporting the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving patient services, education programs and Nobel Prize winning research.
     Orders can be placed with Kristy Dewey in Odebolt by February 14th.

Carstensen Re-elected to Iowa Beef Council--Terri Carstensen of Odebolt, was re-elected chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council at the January board meeting. Carstensen will lead the group of beef producers who oversee the beef checkoff program for Iowa's 31,000 beef producers.
     The Iowa Beef Industry Council administers the Iowa portion of the national beef checkoff. The 2006-2007 Iowa budget will invest about $1.65 million in state and national beef promotion, research, consumer information and industry information programs.
     In addition, Iowa forwards approximately $1.65 million to the National Cattlemen's Beef Board to be distributed to national beef promotion programs to market beef domestically and internationally. www.iabeef.org

Help Support Iowa’s Firefighters - The Volunteer Fire Fighter Preparedness Fund Check-Off on Iowa’s Income Tax Return is now combined with the Keep Iowa Beautiful Fund. All donations to this check-off will be split evenly between the two funds. All money in the Volunteer Fire Fighter Preparedness fund will go towards the training of volunteer fire fighters in Iowa. Many of Iowa’s volunteer fire departments face financial hardships when it comes to ensuring that their fire fighters are adequately trained. Your donation will help offset this burden and will also qualify as a charitable contribution on next year’s tax return. www.iafireassn.org

O-A Citizens Advisory Meeting, January 18—Superintendent Russ Freeman explained the role of this committee. Enrollment and financial data was presented to the group.
     Principal Dani Trimble distributed copies of the annual progress report showing students’ progress in math, reading and science.
     One of the topics discussed in groups was how O-A could improve their sportsmanship at their games. Principal Chuck Foy spoke to the group about the need for volunteers to review the vocational program and the student handbook. Freeman discussed the status of the whole grade sharing agreement with BC-IG.
     The next meeting will be held Monday, February 5 at the O-A High School Library. –D. Cleveland

O-A Celebrates 100 Days of School—The fourth and fifth graders at O-A Elementary held a successful can food drive to celebrate the 100th day of school. A total of 150 cans were collected. The cans were sorted into food groups for science. Various types of graphs were made from data collected and the cans were even used as weights while exercising. The students had fun and were proud to be helping the community. (photo) –D. Cleveland

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week
For updates, click on  www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--Odebolt-Arthur Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter and First Semester.
--Matmen place third at Sioux Center.
--Trojans win MVC tournament title, the second in four years.
--Trojanettes fall in MVC tourney opener.

Area Students

Area students named to the 2006 fall semester Dean’s List at Iowa State University are Matt A. Roeder of Arthur, and Katherine Ann Brown, Molly Jo Heidenreich, Alison L. Neumann and Katie A. Schroeder of Odebolt.

Colton Carstensen of Odebolt has been named to the Iowa Lakes Community College fall honors list of full-time students who have achieved a 3.25 grade point average or better.

OBITUARIES

AGNES UNTIEDT
     Agnes C. Untied, age 89, of Golden Valley, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.
     Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center in New Hope, Minnesota. Burial was 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 26, 2007 at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Jackson, Minnesota.
     Agnes C. Jones was born on September 20, 1917, in Sac County, Iowa to Irvil and Margaret (Beck) Jones. She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1934. She moved with her parents to Jackson, Minnesota in 1937.
     She married Rudy Untiedt on April 28, 1940.
     She is survived by her son, Dan (Ginny) Untiedt; daughters, Marry (Harry) Stewart and Kay (Randy) Evers; daughter-in-law Peggy Untiedt; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a sister, Veronica Roeder; brother Paul (Ferne) Jones; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Jones and Estella Olson.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rudy; son, Tom, and brother Damian.

EVA E. BOERNER
     Eva E. Boerner, 92, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007, at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View.
     Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 31st, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, with Reverend Ken Fells officiating. Burial followed in the Odebolt Cemetery.
    Born January 15, 1915, in Terrill, Iowa, Eva Elizabeth Landgraf was the daughter of Michael and Annie (Lamaak) Landgraf. Eva grew up in Herring, Iowa, and attended the Sac County rural school in that area, graduating from the eighth grade. At an early age she worked for various families in their homes. Eva was baptized July 13, 1919, in Herring and in 1953 she joined the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt.
     On December 19, 1935, Eva married Dallas T. Boerner at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Breda, Iowa. One daughter, Lois, was born to this union. They made their home on several farms in the Odebolt area. In 1959 they retired from farming and moved to their home in Odebolt. Dallas died January 29, 1990.
     Eva was an active partner in farming with her husband. Her greatest enjoyments were gardening, preserving the produce and sharing with friends. She took pride in her flowers and working in her yard. Her home and family were important to her. Eva and Dallas enjoyed fishing, and often went to Minnesota to fish.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dallas; three brothers: Leslie, Francis and Darriel Landgraf: and sister Bernice Landgraf.
     Survivors include her daughter, Lois and Burdette Benson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one granddaughter, Connie and Gordon Teubner; three great-granddaughters: Kristin, Kellie, and Kaitlyn Teubner of Centennial, Colorado; one brother, LaVern and Veda Landgraf of Albert City, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Viola Landgraf of Denison, Iowa, and Janet Landgraf of Omaha, Nebraska; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Farber & Otteman Obituary.

RALPH M. BOERNER
     Ralph M. Boerner, age 88, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2007, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 1st, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Reverend Kathy Spracklin officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery. Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.
    Ralph was born on April 22, 1918, on a farm south of Odebolt, the youngest son of five, born to John and Lena (Roth) Boerner. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Ralph attended Levey #4 Country School near Odebolt.
     On September 8, 1939, Ralph and Bonita Nelson were united in marriage in Cherokee, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Diane, Gary, Merlin, and Randy. Ralph’s life was farming, but his love was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ralph was active in softball, loved to go golfing and fishing, and traveling with Bonnie. Ralph farmed all his life, retiring in 1984, when they moved into Odebolt.
     Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Bonnie, his four children: Diane Boyer and husband Stan of LaGrange, Illinois, Gary Boerner and wife Diane of Gowrie, Iowa, Merle Boerner and wife Jean of Ankeny, Iowa, and Randy Boerner and wife Gail of Newberg, Oregon. Other survivors include his six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
     Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers: Glenn, Earl, Vern, and Wayne Boerner.
 View the obituary at Farber & Otteman.

From the
Odebolt History Pages

www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/

From the
"PIONEER DAYS" Series
The Odebolt Chronicle Vol. 40, No. 1
Feb. 3, 1927
Experiences of Early Settlers
Told by Odebolt People
C. M. Johnson

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The Cherry Sisters - performed in Odebolt in February 1898.  Find out why their visit to Odebolt became well-known!  A quote from Chronicle editor, Billy Hamilton -   "The audience saw three creatures surpassing the witches in Macbeth in general hideousness."
Articles from The Odebolt Chronicle
Billy Hamilton & The Cherry Sisters