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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 4
 January 27, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     I read the following the other day and thought it might be worth passing on.
     “Who?? This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody would do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.”
     Fortunately, I don’t think the above people live in Odebolt, however, there is always the chance that they could move in.
Congrats to Tuesday Club on their donation to the Red Cross.
     From the Bolt!
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt-Arthur Community School District
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 20, 2005; 4:30 p.m.
     The Citizens Advisory Committee, appointed by the Odebolt-Arthur School Board, met on the above date and time.
     Superintendent Russ Freeman welcomed those present and explained the role of the committee and some basic rules and guidelines for the meeting.
     Enrollment data was presented, both historical data and projected enrollments from the state and from the administration's estimation. Additional information passed out included tax levy percentages and unspent balances from previous years, and also projections of the budget guarantee.
     Dani Trimble gave a presentation on the Annual Progress Report (APR) and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Data that has been collected and studied was shared with the group that shows the progress our students are making in the math, reading, and science programs.  Combined student achievements were compared for both the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Districts.
     Superintendent Freeman split the large group up into small groups and asked them to discuss any alternate plans that could be considered for the whole grade sharing proposal that both boards have indicated that they will pursue.
     The two options that the O-A and BC-IG boards are looking at are 1) grades 10-12 at Ida Grove and grades six through nine at Odebolt; or 2) grades nine-12 at Ida Grove and grades six through eight at Odebolt.
     The groups came up with several alternate plans:

• K-5 in each district
  Grades 6-8 in Odebolt
  Grade 9 in Battle Creek
  Grades 10-12 in Ida Grove.
   
• K-5 in each district
  Divide the BC-IG and O-A districts in half and have grades 6-8 in both Battle Creek and Odebolt and grades 9-12 in Ida Grove.
   
• K-5 in each district,
  Grades 6-8 in Ida Grove
  Grades 9-12 in Odebolt.
   
• Stay as we are and share teachers.
   
• Extend the time frame of the original plan of K-5 grade in each district, grades 6-8 in Odebolt and grades 9-12 in Ida Grove.

     Next Freeman asked the groups to compile the pros and cons of each of the plans. These were turned in at the end of the meeting so they can be studied. The members of the committee were asked to sign up to serve on a facilities, transportation, and vocational sub-committees.
     The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
- Carol Auen, Sec'y.

Odebolt Tuesday Club Donates to Red Cross - At a regular meeting, the Odebolt Tuesday Club voted to donate $100.00 to the American Red Cross for the victims of the recent disaster that occurred in Asia.  The funds have been generated from the sale of Odebolt crocks and the recent bake sale and raffle.  In the near future, the club will sponsor an Arbor Day Poster Contest for the fifth graders of the O-A Community School.  Monetary prizes will be awarded.  The poster contest committee is Arlene Sundell, Thelma Schroeder, and Jane Bair.

ONRC Auxiliary met January 20th, 2005 in the Patio Room with 13 members present.  There are 37 residents, 1 skilled.  Rose Bruch and Ellie Riedel are new CNA's.  The residents had a busy Christmas season with the Open House, Firemen's Santa Claus visit, the Residents/Staff party, High Schoolers with gifts and several groups of carolers.  Kim Neumann shared information about her mission trip to Kentucky with the Lake View and Odebolt youth groups.  Faith Youth Group made lap robes for the residents and plans are now being made for Valentine's Day.
     We were reminded that outpatient therapy is available and is being used by the community.
    Mary Jeanne Thompson resigned as treasurer and Jon [Schuttinga] will be the new treasurer.  Special thanks was given by Jon for all of the help the Auxiliary members give.
The next meeting is February 17th with Shirley Scanlan as hostess.

Chamber Soup Supper  - The Odebolt Chamber of Commerce held their annual Membership Drive Soup Supper on Wednesday, January 19th, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m.  They offered chili, vegetable beef and chicken noodle soup, as well as ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches.  Lemonade was served and a cash bar was open for drinks.
     During the soup supper, all businesses in the area were able to pay their annual dues, and in doing so, their names were put into a drawing for a free membership for the year.  The winner of the drawing was Bengford Construction.
    The Chamber's next event will be the annual Fish Fry on February 18th, 2005 at the Odebolt Community Center.

Death:  Eleanor Jean Lane, age 85 of Odebolt, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.  Funeral services were held Saturday, January 29th at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt.
Obituary at Farber & Otteman web site.
 

First Federal Savings Bank is now www.metabankonline.com

DRESSELHUIS and HEIDENREICH
Attorneys at Law
Ph. 712-668-2250
Odebolt, Iowa

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 3
 January 20, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     I am pleased to report that a contribution was made by Don Ahrenholtz and the late Manie Ogden to be used for building repair of our downtown area. Don and Manie, maybe you have started something (and, Don, I do remember when every building has a thriving business and on Saturday night a parking space was hard to find. I even greased cars and changed oil on Saturday night at my Dad’s garage; probably your Dad’s car was one of them).
     Trust me, we, the City, do have a downtown beautification project in mind, however, we are still in the planning stage and need all the help we can get. Thanks to Don and his Mother, the late Manie Ahrenholtz Ogden.
     Note…..contributions may be made to me or City Hall, what ever is your choice. Checks should be made to the City of Odebolt-Building Fund. I might mention that one suggestion was to make a downtown “sitting park” once the buildings in question are razed and name the park after a generous donor with a commemorative memorial.
From the Bolt!
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

CITY OF ODEBOLT
Pool Guards & Basket Persons Needed for summer of 2005.  Pick up applications at the City Clerk's Office in Odebolt and return them by February 1, 2005.

National Board Certification Distinction for Marilyn Buehler Marilyn Buehler of Lake View, O-A third-grade teacher is one of 37 teachers from throughout Iowa who have qualified in 2004 for national board certification, which is considered to be the profession's highest credential.  Buehler is currently in her 30th year of teaching.  See the complete article in this week's The Chronicle. 
     Read more about The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at "Meet the New NBCT's" and scroll down to Iowa Classrooms Gain More Than 30 National Board Certified Teachers in 2004.

Sac County Breakfasts for AZ Snowbirds  - People residing in or visiting the Valley of the Sun with a Sac County connection are invited to Sac County Breakfasts on the following Friday mornings:  February 4 and 18; March 4 and 18.  The pay-your-own-way breakfasts begin at 8:30 a.m. in the sunroom of the restaurant at Painted Mountain Gulf Club, 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ.  For information call 480-984-5114.

Girl Scouts of Lakota Council announce the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale beginning on January 14 through the 31st.  Eight varieties of cookies will be offered at $3.50 per box with payment due at delivery on March 14. 

O-A/BC-IG Wins Maple Valley Conference Tournament.
Trojan Cagers Get First Conference Victory, 66-54 over LB at Lawton
See full articles on the above in this week's The Chronicle.

Goodwill Industries Ambassador Assistant, Jenny Lindgren, announced that Goodwill has made the decision to stop coming to Arthur as a drop-off point for donations.  They will continue the drop-off site in Odebolt at Faith Lutheran Church parking lot.

Obituary: Manie I. Ogden, age 100, of Odebolt, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2005, at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center, in Odebolt, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held Monday, January 17th, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Reverend Kathy Spracklin presiding. Pallbearers included: Gary Siebrecht, Keith Siebrecht, Jim Meyer, Bob Ziegmann, Roger Thayer, and Richard Thayer. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
     Manie Irene Collenbaugh was born on April 19, 1904, the daughter of Charles M. and Mary Ellen (Rhule) Collenbaugh, on the family farm north of Odebolt, where she lived until September 1987.
     She attended country school and graduated from Odebolt High School. After graduation, Manie taught rural school for two years.
     On January 3, 1924, Manie was married to Harold (Pat) Ahrenholtz. To this union a son, Donald was born. They farmed the family farm, north of Odebolt, until 1969. From 1959 until 1969, she worked in the Sac County Treasurer’s office, in Sac City, as a bookkeeper.
     When the Ahrenholtzs retired, they spent the winters in California until Harold’s death in May 1987. On August 14, 1990, she was married to Bartley Ogden of Odebolt. They spent the winters in Arizona.
     Manie was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women. She was also a member of Odebolt Women’s Club, M&K Club, the Daughters of American Revolution, and several card clubs. She was a member of the M&K Club for over fifty years. Manie was very devoted to her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
     Manie leaves to mourn her son, Donald Ahrenholtz and Becki Jarvela of Lacey, WA; step-daughter, Janet Fertig and husband Ken of Sheldon, IA, step-sons, Vern Ogden and wife Gayle of Granbury, TX, and Kent Ogden of Las Vegas, NV; step-son-in-law, Charles Mandernach; brother, Charles Collenbaugh and wife Dorothy of Long Beach, CA; two grandsons: Steve Ahrenholtz of Longview, WA, and Mark Ahrenholtz and wife Kim of Veyo, UT; two granddaughters: Jane Mulledy and husband Scott of Omaha, NE, and Robyn Vilhelmsen and husband Keith of Lacey, WA; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and extended family members.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Harold Ahrenholtz in 1987, and Bartley Ogden in 2003, and sisters, Inez Buehler and Laura Branson.

The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 2
 January 13, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     I would like to congratulate Curt Raasch of the United Soybean Board and the Odebolt Rotary Club’s involvement in orchestrating the sending of soy protein to hungry, if not starving, men, women, and children in Africa. Nothing can be more rewarding than to have a part in feeding hungry children. Curt, Mick, and the Odebolt Rotary Club, we salute!
     Please remember to shovel your sidewalks after a snowstorm. It can be quite costly if the City does it for you.
      From the Bolt!
      R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

CITY OF ODEBOLT
Pool Guards & Basket Persons Needed for summer of 2005.  Pick up applications at the City Clerk's Office in Odebolt and return them by February 1, 2005.

Odebolt Public Library  - The following donations were received by the Odebolt Public Library Memorial Fund for November and December 2004.
Memorials:
for Edith Brucker from five donors;
for Don Schwaller from the Tuesday Club;
for Louise Mandernach from Odebolt Women's Club & another donor;
in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ozol of Nevada, and Mike Selby of California from Thomas and Elizabeth Beckingham of North Carolina.
     Also, see this week's edition of The Chronicle for a list of new books, paperbacks, LP Books and Audios.  New DVDs are Spiderman 2, The Bourne Supremacy; Collateral, I Robot; and Princess Diaries 2.

The Siouxland Community Blood Bank Bloodmobile will be in Odebolt January 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center.  For more information visit www.siouxlandbloodbank.org

United Bank of Iowa will be closed on Monday January 17, 2005 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 18 at branches in Odebolt, Arthur and Kiron.

Celebrations:  Ninety years ago on January 21, Harold Boney was born.  Birthday Greetings may be sent to Harold at: Blackhawk Life Center, 73 West 5th Street, Lake View, IA 51450

Obituary:  Elmira J. Morkin
     Funeral services were held for Elmira Morkin on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, 10:30 a.m., at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father John McGuirk presiding, Melinda Bengford, cantor, and Athlyn Black, organist. Honorary pallbearers included the following: John Hoefling, Donovan Determann, Doug Hoefling, and Todd Gronemeyer. Active pallbearers included: Dean Dozier, William Dotson, Shawn Strubbe, Larry Swartz, Justin Albrant, and Jeff Black. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt, under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
     Elmira J. Morkin, age 85, of Armstrong, Iowa, and formerly of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2005, at Lakeside Lutheran Care Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
     Elmira Josephine Haselhoff was born April 18, 1919, in Highland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernard A. and Mary Sampers (Determann) Haselhoff. As a toddler they moved to Odebolt where Elmira attended St. Martin’s Elementary School, graduating from Odebolt High School in 1936.
     After graduating, Elmira worked at Adams Ranch as a cook where she met William P. Morkin who was working as a chauffer at the ranch. On May 6, 1943, Elmira was united in marriage to Bill in Sioux City, Iowa. They were blessed with three children: Thomas, Kathleen, and Mary Beth. After their marriage, they moved to Waterloo where Bill worked for John Deere, returning to Odebolt in 1944. Elmira stayed home caring for her family until the children were older and then worked at St. Martin’s School as a cook. After Bill passed away June 28, 1965, she was employed at the U.S. Post Office in Odebolt, Lawrence Friday’s Dry Cleaners, Colonial Manor Nursing Home as a cook, and proudly was the owner of The Sewing Basket, retiring in 1985. She lived in the same house in Odebolt for over sixty years.
     Elmira was an avid quilter and was well known for her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and pies. She enjoyed playing cards and going fishing. Raising her children, seeing them educated, and being a constant presence in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest accomplishments. In 1998 she moved to Armstrong to be closer to family due to her declining health. She was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt and past president of Ladies Society.
     Survivors include her children: Tom Morkin and his wife Jacque of Marshalltown, IA, Kathy Morkin of Armstrong, IA, and Mary Kies and her husband Doug of Paullina, IA; five grandchildren: Cassondra (Dean) Dozier of Jefferson, IA, Karen Morkin of Des Moines, IA, Danelle (Shawn) Strubbe of Paullina, Nicole (Justin) Albrant of Emmetsburg, IA, and William Dotson of Ames, IA; two great-grandchildren Ethan Strubbe and Kaydence Albrant. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Esther Determann of Ida Grove, IA, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; brother Alvin Haselhoff; two sisters: Mary Hoefling Keiser and an infant sister Kathleen Haselhoff; half brothers: Vincent Determann and Joseph Determann; and half sisters, Helena Bengford and Celesta Shaw.

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Manie Ahrenholtz Ogden, age 100, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center. Services were 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17 at United Methodist Church in Odebolt, with burial in Odebolt Cemetery.  Obituary at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home Web Site

Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes

Jan. 20, 2005 Ida County Courier "Odebolt News"
District Talk, by Supt. Russ Freeman
Odebolt-Arthur School Board
O-A Girls win in basketball

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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 1
  January 6, 2005

Free Video Messages to Troops - Would you like to send a video message to your military loved one, friend or co-worker stationed at a U.S. military facility anywhere in the world?  Thanks to the Siouxland Red Cross, you can send a free message on Tuesday, January 18 from their office in Sioux City. 
     Those making the video will need to bring a valid e-mail address of the service member in which to send the message.  The filming takes about 10 minutes and the actual video sent will be limited to two minutes.  A copy of the video can also be sent to the individual(s) making the message.
     Contact the Siouxland Red Cross at 712-252-4081 to set up an appointment between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. on January 18th.  The Siouxland Red Cross is located at 4200 War Eagle Drive in Sioux City.

O-A FFA Soup Supper will be held Saturday, January 15, 2005 from 5 to 7 pm.. before the WLVA game in the Multi-purpose room at the Odebolt School.  Chili, Cheesy Potato or Chicken Noodle Soups and dessert bars will be served.  There will be a free-will donation.

OCC Activities - The following activities are scheduled for the Odebolt Community Center during January, 2005.
January 15 - Jill Drake-Richard Shadwick Wedding Reception
January 17 - Siouxland Bloodmobile
January 19 - Chamber Membership Soup Supper

Wheeler Lodge will hold open installation on January 13 at 7:00 p.m. for its 2005 Officers with the following to be installed:
  Worshipful Master:  Keith Currie
  Senior Warden:  Bruce Hendersen
  Junior Warden:  Bill Krusenstjerna
  Treasurer:  Russell Paulson
  Secretary:  Bill Carlson
  Senior Deacon:  Ralph Godfrey
  Junior Deacon:  Jeff McDonough
  Chaplain:  Bill Dreesen
  Senior Steward:  Wayne Christian
  Junior Steward:  Dennis Sykes
  Tyler:  LaDon Siebrecht

Keller "Forced" to Retire
(photo:  Harve Keller)

Article by the webmaster about Harve Keller who retired recently after a 62 year barbering career, published in this issue of The Chronicle.  If you missed it a couple weeks ago on this web site, click here to view it. 

Obituary:  Roland J. Schmidt.  Funeral services for Roland Schmidt of Nemaha were held Friday, December 31st, 6:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Nemaha, with Reverend Karl Schiltz officiating. Justin Mason and Heidi Mason, pianist, provided special music along with congregational singing. Honorary pallbearers included the families of Roly and Laurie Schmidt. Active pallbearers were Don Mason and Dewane Smith. Burial was at the Nemaha Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
     Roland J. Schmidt, age 54, of Nemaha, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at the Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.
     Roland John Schmidt was born January 30, 1950, in Carroll, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Viola (Neumann) Schmidt.
     Roland “Roly” was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. He attended Odebolt Community Schools, graduating from the Odebolt High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in May of 1975.
     On May 29, 1976, he was united in marriage to Laurie Mason of Nemaha, Iowa.
     Roly was assistant manager of an Illinois grain elevator from 1975 to 1978. In 1978 the couple returned to the Nemaha area to fulfill Roly’s dream of farming. He also worked at the Nemaha Mill and Pork 76.
     Roly was a dedicated member of his church, community and his chosen occupation of farming. He served on various committees within the Nemaha United Methodist Church and was a member of the Nemaha Fire Department and held positions on local and state Farm Bureau committees. He was a member of the Nemaha Farmall Promenade and most recently was proud to have been a Board member of The Little Sioux Corn Processors Ethanol Plant. He was thrilled to be “adding value” to the crops he so enthusiastically planted and harvested.
     Roland could often be found playing monopoly or a game of catch with his nieces and nephews or Euchre with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing trips locally and especially with his Nemaha friends to Canada.
     Roland was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; his father, Art; and father-in-law, Warren “Stub” Mason.
     He is survived by his wife, Laurie; mother, Viola Schmidt of Odebolt, Iowa; and his sister, Linda-Mrs. Russ Snygg of Ankeny, Iowa. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Betty Mason-Grimsman and her husband Vern of Lake View; four sisters-in-law, Julie and Tom McMahon of West Des Moines, Mary and Ralph Goebel of Ames, Jan and David Manzer of Newcastle, WY., Heidi Mason of Des Moines; brother-in-law and his wife, Don and Julia Mason of Granger; 14 nieces and nephews and many extended relatives and friends who are happy to have shared in his life.
     HE WILL BE MISSED!!!