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The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 05, January 30, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Hey, here is a benefit from last week's "deep freeze" ...it killed off the hibernating mosquito population (I read that
somewhere).
On a more serious subject, I went to a citizen's advisory board meeting last week and was sorrowed to hear of talk about losing
our high school. Remember, I said "talk." To those of you that care, let your thoughts be known to the school board as they will
eventually be making some hard decisions down the road such as: moving the middle school from Arthur to Odebolt and whether or not to give up our high school.
As one person put it, "if we lose our high school, it won't be long and the tumble weeds will be blowing through the
town."
- R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Chamber
of Commerce
Area Businesses Burglarized - The doors of Caroll's Kitchen and The Alumni Club in Odebolt were
smashed in the early hours Saturday morning, January 25th to gain access. Both businesses had steel, plate glass front doors. Once inside, all that
was taken was a small amount of change. The incidents are being investigated by the Odebolt Police Department and the Sac County Sheriff's
Department. If you have any information about these events, please call Crimestoppers at 712-662-4430.
Special Odebolt-Arthur School Board Meeting - Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m., Bart Ogden
Gymnasium. The Odebolt-Arthur Community School Board will host a public meeting to discuss sharing possibilities. Other school boards
attending include Sac Community, Wall Lake View Auburn, and Schaller-Crestland. The purpose of the meeting is to 1) receive a report from Iowa
Central Community College regarding their potential role in a Sac Area whole-grade sharing plan, 2) tour the Odebolt building, and 3) determine whether or
not the districts want to continue discussion of the Sac Area Plan at future meetings. This meeting is open to the public and you are strongly
encouraged to attend.
Kettering Sworn-in - Des Moines: State Senator Steve Kettering of Lake View has taken the oath of
office to represent Iowa Senate District 26 in the 80th General Assembly. He is serving his first term in the Iowa Senate after being elected in a special
election to represent District 26, which includes Sac, Buena Vista, Carroll and portions of Crawford counties. Kettering previously served in the
Iowa House. Kettering will serve on the Business and Labor, Commerce, Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. He is also
a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals budget subcommittee.
Jazz - A jazz ensemble from Odebolt-Arthur will participate in the 31st Annual Morningside College Jazz
Festival, sponsored by Morningside College and KMEG-TV, to be held Monday through Wednesday, February 3 to 5, on the Morningside campus. The jazz
ensemble is directed by Barbara Votrobeck, a 1972 Morningside graduate. More than 70 high school and middle school instrumental jazz ensembles will
perform in competition to be held from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day in the Eppley Auditorium and the MacCollin Classroom Building, 3625 Garretson Ave [in
Sioux City]. This year's guest artists and clinicians are Kirk Garrison, Tony & Joey Gulizia, Andy Hall and Roger Nuemann. A concert
featuring the guest artists, winners of the festival's improvistion contest, the Morningside Jazz Ensemble, and the Morningside World Music Ensemble will
be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Eppley Auditorium. For reservations and tickets, contact the Morningside College Music Department at 712-274-5210.
Art Awards - Odebolt Arthur Art Department was very pleased to have a charcoal self-portrait by Alex
Daniels accepted into the Scholastic Art Awards Northwest Iowa Regional Exhibition held at Eppley and Levitt Art Galleries, Morningside College, Sioux
City, in January. Alex, a 10th grader, and son of Braden and Penny Daniels, of Odebolt, attended the January 20th reception along with art
instructor, Mrs. Twyla Godbersen. Included in the show were 220 selected artworks from the total of 892 entries from twenty four schools.
Deaths:
Marjorie (Raasch) Timmerman, 82, of Cherokee, died January 18 at her home following a short illness. Born July 15, 1920, at
Odebolt to Irvin & Elizabeth (Konradi) Raasch. Married Raymond Timmerman January 8, 1942, in Cherokee. Farmed in Pilot Township
until retiring to Cherokee in 1994. Funeral services held January 21, 2003, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cherokee, Iowa. Survived
by three daughters, brother Ray Raasch of Odebolt, 10 grandchildren & 7 great-granchildren. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee.
Other News of Interest
Historical news from the 1916 Odebolt News, by B. Ekse - 1916 was an interesting year.
An electrical plant had just been installed and stores were gearing up to sell electrical appliances. There was a big push to pave
the streets, but two council members and many businessmen and townspeople opposed it. School consolidation was being discussed, but
it was never mentioned with whom they were considering consolidating. Perhaps it was with the country schools.
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HOOPS! (Jan. 31) A very quick Woodbury Central (Moville) team defeated the"Nettes" and their chance
to play for the conference championships. The 7th ranked Trojans played a very physical game against Onawa and advanced to play for the
conference championship. (For all you former Trojans and Trojan fans, guess who we play?.... you guessed it... THE HOLSTEIN PRIATES!) GO
TROJANS! - R.J.Rex
HOOPS! (January 29): Coach Jim Michelson's 7th ranked Trojan's presented him with his 200th win last eve
in a spectacular win in the conference quarter finals against Ida Grove/Battle Creek. We salute! The "Nettes" also advanced, improving
their record in a hard fought victory over IG/BC. The conference semi-finals will be this Friday night at Ida Grove. Go O-A! -R.J. Rex
HOOPS! (January 24): One of the most awesome displays of complete basketball was played by the 8th ranked Trojans
last evening against a highly regarded Westwood of Sloan boys team. The Trojans scored nearly 90 points, outscoring the opponents by over
40. The "Nettes" also played extremely well at both ends of the court and won handily by more than 20 points. O-A
basketball is on a roll! - R.J. Rex
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UPDATE: As of January 13, 2003, the OCC application for a Vision Iowa Grant
has passed the first stage of review and has been sent to the Vision Iowa Board for review by the CAT Review Committee.
The Chronicle, Volume
112, Number 04, January 23, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
I would like to clear up a misunderstanding about curb-side mail delivery around town. The city council did not, I repeat
did not, rescind the ordinance governing city curb-side delivery. An amendment was made allowing only those people living along the rural mail carrier's
route out of town on Second Street, to be eligible to receive curb-side delivery if they elect to do so. Postal regulations have required the above
residents to pay for their mailboxes at the post office while most everyone else has been exempt. The city council has decided to relieve these people
of a misunderstood discrimination by living on Second Street. Due to the highly controversial issue, the council may have a referendum vote by the
taxpayers at a later ate on the above issue. We welcome any comments that the public may have on the matter.
- R.J. Rex, Mayor
P.S. There are only 22 weekends left until Creek Days, June 14th and 15th (note change of weekend for all
activities; in 2004, we understand that we will go back to the third full weekend in June). Contact Kristy Rosemeyer if you would like to volunteer.
Job Openings
Part-time Office Assistant, City Clerk's Office; (15 to 20 hours per week); Computer experience required. Pick up application at Odebolt
City Hall, 205 West 2nd Street and return by noon on February 3, 2003, to P.O. Box 433, Odebolt, IA. Phone 712-668-2231 EOE
Pool Staff Needed - The
City of Odebolt has openings for Pool Manager, Life Guards and Basket
Persons for the summer pool season. Pick up applications at the
City Clerk's Office and return by Feb. 3, 2003 to P.O. Box 433, Odebolt, IA. Phone 712-668-2231 EOE
Kettering Claims State Senate Seat - Republican Steve Kettering captured the Iowa Senate District 26 seat
by a large margin, over Democratic candidate, Don Mason, in a special election held January 14. . Kettering, a banker from Lake View, received 4,444
votes to 2,995 votes for Mason. The election was made necessary when former Senator Steve King of Kiron won election to the U.S. House of
Representatives. King resigned from his seat in the Iowa Senate in December.
Ribbon Cutting in Arthur - The Arthur City Council held a ribbon cutting at the Arthur Cafe on Saturday,
January 11th. The cafe is owned by Sheila and Dean Davenport and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteer to Become a Mentor in OA Schools - We need everyone's help to prepare all of our children for
productive and fulfilling lives. Something as small as reading aloud to a child for an hour a week, or helping that child do homework can be a gift that keeps
the lights blazing in a child's eyes and changes that child's life forever. Sharing Opportunities and Success Mentoring Program currently has 23
active matches and the program is looking for more mentor volunteers. January is National Mentoring Month and it is a great time to get started.
If you can be a good, patient listener and are willing to offer friendship, empathy, guidance and encouragement to a young person, call Terri Carstensen,
coordinator.
Girl Scout Cookie Sales - Girls Scots of Lakota Council, a United Way agency, has announced their 46th
Annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale which has begun and will run until February 3 in Odebolt, Arthur, Wall Lake, Lake View, and Auburn, offering eight varieties of
cookies. The Girl Scouts participate in this yearly event to help raise money for troop projects, materials, program events, and other events and
projects.
Wanted:
Arthur School year books: Years, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1951, 1952, 1954. Call Shirley Hemer in Arthur.
Play Director - to select a play and prepare performance for the March 28th All School Play. Contact Chuck Foy, Odebolt Arthur High School,
668-2827
Other News of Interest
The Chronicle, Volume
112, Number 03, January 16, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
I think it would be appropriate to make a
long overdue recognition of a person that had a great deal to do with
the success of establishing a Sac County Special Projects Fund
(ultimately $5,000 came from the SETD Board for our community
center). Her name is Shirley Phillips, she lives in Sac City,
and is known to many of us around the county. She recently was
recognized and received an award from the Iowa Dept. of Economic
Development. Shirley is the executive director of SETD (Sac
County Economic and Tourism Development). She works very hard at
promoting Sac County and the cities therein, attracting new businesses,
economic development, and tourism. Shirley, we salute you and
wish you great success in your endeavors!
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Bank Robbery in
Kiron - At approximately 10:50 a.m. Thursday morning,
January 9, the United Bank of Iowa, located in Kiron, was robbed at
gun point. Eric Struve, 26, and his wife, Yesenia Struve, 27,
both of Kiron, are being held without bond in the Crawford County Jail
for the incident. Authorities said two employees were in the
bank when Eric Struve entered brandishing what looked like a
.45-caliber handgun, and said he wanted all the money. The
tellers complied with about $23,000 cash. The Struves also
allegedly stole the car of teller Diane Hester. Hester called
911and officials arrived within minutes of the report. Deputies
from nearby Sac and Ida Counties joined in a search and the couple
were pulled over four miles west of Kiron by a sheriff's deputy, 45
minutes after the robbery. The Struves were detained, officers
obtained a warrant to search their vehicle, and the cash and a BB
pistol were recovered. Each has been charged with first-degree robbery
and second-degree theft. Kiron, population 270, is located 12
miles north of Denison.
Pool Staff Needed - The
City of Odebolt has openings for Pool Manager, Life Guards and Basket
Persons for the summer pool season. Pick up applications at the
City Clerk's Office and return by Feb. 3, 2003.
Vets Memorial Monument Update: January
10, 2003 - The committee met this morning to receive another bid
on the memorial and for other business. Nearly 2/3 of the $39,000
needed to build the memorial has been received. The money raised
to date has come in big chunks but more people are needed to
participate. There will be an ad in the Chronicle in coming weeks
encouraging people to make their commitment as soon as possible so
the project can begin. Out-of-town folks are encouraged to
submit their pledges as well. See Vets
Memorial for more information.
Legion Oratorical Winner- Steven
Leege, son of Ray and Wanita Leege of Odebolt and a senior at O-A High
School advanced to district competition in the American Legion
sponsored Oratorical Contest. Steve chose to speak on Article V
of the U.S. Constitution which deals with how amendments are made to
the constitution. District competition will be held January 19
in Hinton, Iowa. The winder of the district will advance to
state competition.
Wheeler Lodge Scholarship -
Becky Schaefer, a 2002 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur, was recently
awarded a $500 scholarship from Wheeler Lodge #398 A.F.A.M.
Deaths:
Cletus Wingert, 69, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1976,
died December 29, 2002, following a brief battle with liver
cancer. Born April 7, 1933 in Odebolt; served in military
between 1953 & 1961; married Coleen in Fort Morgan Colorado where
they lived until 1976; survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters
and two granddaughters; buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery
in Denver, Colorado.
Ivon Buehler, 77, of Odebolt, died Monday, January 6,
2003 at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, Iowa. Born
August 16, 1925 in Ringling, Oklahoma, daughter of Curtis and Hazel
(Burns) Sorrell; married Earl Buehler November 25, 1944, in Oklahoma
City, OK; made their home on the farm where Earl was born and raised
north of Odebolt; Survivors include her husband; three children,
Benjamin, Gwendolyn and Paul, six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Anna Streed, 82, of Odebolt, passed away January 9, 2003, in
Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa. Anna L. Gunderson was
born September 8, 1920 in Odebolt, daughter of Anton Edwin and Grace (Goreham)
Gunderson; graduated Odebolt High School in 1938 and American Beauty
School in 1939. Owned her own beauty shop and worked for
Doreen's Beauty Shop, retiring in early 80's. Married Lavern
"Doe" Roll, December 11, 1940. Married George Streed
on September 5, 1975. Survivors include her husband, George;
daughter Marlene; two step-sons, David and Mark Streed; two
step-daughters, Ester and Mary Streed; 10 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren. Burial Odebolt Cemetery.
Other News of Interest
The Chronicle, Volume
112, Number 02, January 9, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Many challenges face us as we ponder what
the New Year (2003) will bring; they are as follows: war, potential
nuclear holocaust, geopolitical concerns, the economy in recession,
terrorism, drought, unemployment, and on and on. That is the bad
news. The good news is this: when things seem like they can't
get any worse, they probably won't. Things will get better and
that is the attitude that we must have and maintain. Cyclically
speaking, in every ten year period there are ups and downs and
possibly we will be entering the up-swing cycle. Your City
Administration monitors all of the above and will conduct ourselves
accordingly.
R. J. Rex, Mayor
P.S. The following is a tip on how to save
gas during these high fuel prices: use your cruise control set
at the posted speed limit!
Vote for Iowa Senate Seat, Tuesday,
January 14 - The special election to fill Iowa Senate
District 26 seat vacated by Steve King, who resigned the seat after
winning election to the United States House of Representatives, will
be held Tuesday, January 14. The Democratic nominee is Don Mason of
Nemaha and the Republican nominee is Steve Kettering of Lake View. The
senate district includes Carroll, Sac, Buena Vista, and parts of
Crawford Counties. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by
January 13 and must arrive at the Sac County Courthouse by 1 p.m.,
January 16 to be included in the tally. Polls will be open from
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all polling places.
Democratic nominee, Don
Mason, is a grain farmer and a member of the Iowa Corn Promotion
Board. He has served several terms on the Crestland and
Schaller-Crestland School Boards and was a Peace Corps voluteer for
four years in the mid-70's.
Republican nominee, Steve Kettering, has served two
terms in the Iowa House of Representatives. He chose not to run
for re-election in 2002 because re-districting caused him to be paired
with another Republican in a new district. He is president of
Farmers State Bank in Lake View.
Leege in Legion Oratorical
Competition - Steven Leege, son of Ray and Wantita Leege of
Odebolt, will participate in the Sac County American Legion Oratorical
Contest January 12, at the Wall Lake Presbyterian Church. Judges
will decide who will advance to district competition on January
19. Scholarships are awarded at the district, state and national
levels that can be used for education beyond high school.
The Odebolt Police Department recently
received an in-car video camera, which will assist in the
professionalism of the officers and provide documentation to help with
charges and convictions. The $1500 camera was purchased with
grant assistance from the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau.
Fr. Reicks on Leave - Father
Allan Reicks, pastor at St. Martin's, Odebolt, and St. Joseph Catholic
in Wall Lake, announced on the weekend preceding Christmas, that he
will be taking a year's leave of absence. Interim priests,
including Fr. Leo Riesberg will be filling in for a few weeks until
another pastor is assigned.
Deaths:
Eugene Haberkamp, former O-A School music instructor, was
killed in a car accident December 28, 2002. Funeral services
were Friday, January 3, 2003 in Cedar Falls. He is survived by
his wife, Helen, and three daughters, Linda, Connie and Lisa and their
families.
Ivon Buehler , 77, of
Odebolt died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake,
Iowa. Services were 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, at United
Methodist Church in Odebolt.
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Death: Anna Streed, 82, of Odebolt
died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital.
Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present 6 to
8 p.m., Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 13, at United Methodist
Church in Odebolt. Burial: Odebolt Cemetery.
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The curbside mailbox pilot project
for those living on 2nd Street was approved at the City Council
Meeting Mon., January 7.
Basketball: Monday night, Jan. 7 - The
"Nettes"
won over Ida Grove, and the 9th ranked boys thrashed Ida Grove 90
to 40!
The Chronicle, Volume
112, Number 01, January 2, 2003
HAPPY
NEW YEAR!
from The
Chronicle, Vol. 14, No. 35
New Year's
History from January 3, 1901 edition
- Probably half the population of Odebolt stayed up to see the 20th
century come in. Mass was celebrated at St. Martin's Church at
midnight, and the bells rang out the old year and welcomed the
new. The young people had several watch meetings, and at
midnight they were around waking up the folks who preferred to
sleep. The members of the Women's Literacy Club entertained
their husbands at the home of A. E. Matthews and renewed their vows of
obedience when the clock struck twelve, in exchange for the assurance
that fires would be started by the sterner sex during 1901.
The Mayor Sez...
The year 2002 has been a very productive year
for Odebolt. The 125th celebration was a smashing success!
Many thanks to all that made it happen. Many organizations were
recipients of the dollars generated and rightfully so. The community
center is up and running due to the hard work and perseverance by
those involved. Our Odebolt Development Corp. deserves a big
thanks for all they do and continue to do to ensure our future.
We thank all of our volunteers no matter in what capacity they serve
for volunteers are what really make up the backbone of the
community. We thank our many organizations that so diligently
serve and contribute. Thanks, Odebolt, for all of your support,
effort and hard work. Your City
Administration salutes you and wishes all a Happy New Year.
- R. J. Rex, Mayor
January 14 Special
Election for District 26 Iowa Senate Seat
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all regular polling places
on the 14th. The auditor's office in the Sac County Courthouse will be
open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2003, for absentee
voting. Absentee ballots being returned by mail must be postmarked no
later than January 13, 2003, and delivered to the auditor's office by
1 p.m. on January 16, 2003, to be considered in the total votes
counted.
Girls State - Odebolt
American Legion Auxiliary will select a candidate for Girls Sate at
the January 13th meeting. Interested high school junior girls
should obtain necessary information from the High School Guidance
office and submit their written application by January 10th.
Girls State will be in June at Iowa State University.
Goodwill Ambassador
Trailer will receive donations in Arthur beginning January 3 until
January 9. Donations are to be place in the trailer located at
the intersection of Hwy. 175 and M31 in Arthur.
Reservations for County
Shelter Houses - Starting January 2, 2003 reservations can be made
for the upcoming year for the shelter houses at Grant, Hagge and Reiff
Parks, as well as the camping cabin at Hagge Park. The shelter house
fees require a deposit. Organized your groups may reserve for no
charge. For more information contact the Sac County Conservation
Board office at Hagge Park at 662-4530.
Deaths:
Bengford, Gerald, 72, of Odebolt, died December 24, 2002 at Horn
Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, IA. Born July 14, 1930 in
Arthur, IA, the son of Joseph and Helen (Dinges) Bengford; married
Ruth Anna Rothe at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wall Lake on Oct.
4, 1952; farmed
near Odebolt and later lived in Odebolt; worked 26 years at Farmers
Cooperative Elevator; retired 1991; survived by two sons, Dave and
Steve; two daughters, Janet and Carolyn; seven grandchildren; two
sisters, Dorothy Barclay and Mary Van Scoy.
Other News of Interest
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Basketball News - The "Nettes"
won over Lake City 53 to 48 on January 4th and the #10th-ranked
Trojans ran roughshod over the Lake City boys team.
The winners of the Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Lights
Contest are the homes of: Dennis and Malinda Bengford; Dennis and Joan
Jenkins; Jeremiah and Trisha Kruckenberg; Merle and Deb Miller;
and John and Helen Hinkelman.
A gazebo on North Main glows in the night.
Photo taken Dec.15, 2002 by B.Horak
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