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The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 4
January 25,  2007

SPECIAL 2007 BRIDAL MAGAZINE
in this issue of THE CHRONICLE.
Stories, photos, wedding advice and tips;
area businesses offering services and rentals
 for that special day.
 

The Mayor Sez…
     I knew I shouldn’t have been bragging about our nice weather a week ago, or so. Oh well, as of Jan. 16th we have six more weeks until the first of March. If time flies by for you as fast as it does for me I’ll be wondering where Feb. went.
     Our elected State Representatives (Sen. Kettering, Rep. Rod Roberts, and Rep. Gary Worthan) were present at our Jan. Sac Co. League of Cities meeting and gave us a thorough enlightenment on important issues facing our state legislature this year. They emphasized the need to hear from all of us on any proposed legislation that we may be concerned about.
     Please remember to move your vehicles off of the street if it starts to snow. The City employees have been ordered, by the Council, to tow the vehicles when they impede snow removal. Enough said! Also, get the walks shoveled, too! We do not want to have do it for you and then send you a bill.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Rotary Enjoys Tour of New Odebolt Assisted Living Unit (photo) - The Rotary took a tour of the new Odebolt Assisted Living Units located adjacent to the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.  These units are for persons no longer able to live independently on their own, but are not in need of nursing home level of care.  Jill Grote has been named program coordinator.  Anticipated move-in date is this February with an open house to be held later.  (Read about the units at the ONRC web page.)

ONRC Auxiliary met January 18.  The residents are excited about the King and Queen for Valentine's Day.  Both men and women are enjoying the new activity, bowling.  Final touch-up and inspections are being done and Assisted Living should be open around Feb. 1.  There are rooms available.  After the meeting the Auxiliary toured the new Assisted Living Unit.

The Junior-Senior Class Prom will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007. Committees are busily planning this year's "Club '07" theme incorporating designs and sets, including new creative lighting, for a big city night club setting.

Hausman Electric Customer Appreciation Day was held January 20 at the Odebolt Community Center. A nice crowd enjoyed the noon meal. (Photo)

Odebolt Community Events of 2006 - The ODC was busy the past year.  We would like to share with you the events held there.  It is amazing to think of what we did without this facility.

3 family gatherings
5 business appreciation open houses
6 birthday parties
4 bloodmobiles (Red Cross and Siouxland)
9 wedding receptions
1 wedding rehearsal dinner
1 wedding brunch
11 business seminars
2 American Legion events
4 Fundraisers (Am. Legion Steak Fry, Firemen Fish and Chicken Fry, Nat'l. Honor Soc. Brunch, 4-H Brunch)
1 Mary Kay party
1 political support event
1 retirement party
1 Prom
3 graduation parties
1 school seminar
Creek Days
1 auction
1 baptismal dinner
12 OCC Board Meetings
60+ Meals, Monday - Friday

This makes a total of 68 events plus the senior meals.  The OCC Board appreciates your support by using this facility.

Obituary:  Arlene Gosch, age 70, of Ida Grove, formerly of Odebolt, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.
     Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Kevin J. Freese officiated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
     Born February 13, 1936, in Cherokee, Iowa, Arlene Mabel Gosch was the daughter of Oscar H. and Mabel Peterson. She graduated from Fairview Consolidated School in Alta, Iowa, then attended Mankato College. She worked in Storm Lake at the Recorder's office and at the Federal Land Bank prior to her marriage to Wayne Gosch on June 6, 1970.
     Arlene was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove. She enjoyed needlework and walking.
     Survivors include her husband, Wayne; two sons, Michael (Nia) Gosch of Ankeny, and Jason Gosch of Ames; three brothers, Marvin (Bev) Peterson of Alta, and Bernard (Carol) Peterson and Stanley (Pat) Peterson, all of Aurelia; a sister, Betty Peterson of Tampa, FL; as well as nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents. 

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:
 - Trojanettes notch wins over WC and Whiting
 - Trojans down WC but fall to Whiting
 - Wrestlers place fifth in BCIG Tournament
 - ITBS/ITED testing all week starting Jan. 29
 - Middle School Honor Roll
O-A PreKindergarten's Trip to Santa's Castle (photo)
 - 4-H news
 

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ODEBOLT NEWS FROM THE INTERNET

Sioux City Journal (Jan. 27th) - Maple Valley,  Boyer Valley Conferences Consider Merger.

Death:  Dale Neville, of Ida Grove, formerly of Odebolt, died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
     Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.
     Obituary at IdaCountyCourier.com

From the Sioux City Journal
Lindgren Named UNI's Most Valuable Player

From Agri News
Beef Industry Council selects leaders
Terri Carstensen, a cattle feeder from Odebolt, was re-elected chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council at its January board meeting.

Platinum Ethanol to create jobs
from the Western Iowa Advantage Newsletter
     Platinum Ethanol, LLC has begun construction of a 110 million gallon per year ethanol plant near Arthur. They have been awarded Enterprise Zone tax benefits for the $160 million project. They will be creating 41 jobs paying an average wage of $16.07 per hour. Platinum Ethanol is being developed by Fagen, Inc. in conjunction with the Farmers Cooperative Company of Farnhamville.

Des Moines Register Story about Curt Raasch
Odebolt Farmer Travels the Globe to
Promote Soybean Market

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 3
January 18, 2007
 

The Mayor Sez…
     To all of us who missed Santa Claus this last Christmas I am happy to report that I have had a communication from the North Pole and Santa Claus is coming to town this coming Christmas. If there are any organizations that would like to assist when he does arrive, please let us know. The City Council is planning on replacing or adding to, our downtown Christmas decorations.
     Newsflash! News was received last week that Wilmark will not be building an ethanol plant in Odebolt. I am told that the main reason was that there simply will not be enough corn available to keep the plant in operation. Too bad!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

O-A and BC-IG Sharing Agreement  - The Odebolt School Board met recently and accepted a Sharing Agreement Proposal with the BC-IG school board for sharing to begin in 2009-2010.  Read more about it in this week's issue.

Simplified Plan of Science Room Addition Presented to Odebolt Arthur School Board  - During the board's January 15th meeting, architect Paul Mauer presented changes in the plan for the science room addition that could bring costs down to a more reasonable price. Read about this and other proceedings of the school board in this week's issue.

Public Meeting - West Central Iowa Rural Water Association is holding a public meeting on January 25th at 4:30 p.m. at 1607 Enterprise St., Manning, Iowa concerning an application to the USDA Rural Development for funding assistance for loan and/or grant assistance for the Odebolt II Project and for grant assistance under the Emergency and Imminent Community Water Assistance Grant (ECWAG) Odebolt Project.  These projects will directly and indirectly finance the development and construction of water supply, storage and delivery of safe drinking water to rural residences, communities and commercial facilities in portions of Sac, Ida and Crawford Counties.
     Questions or comments should by directed to Arnold R. Thomas, Community Programs Specialist at USDA Rural Development in Storm Lake, 712-732-1851.

Sac County Extension to host 4 "Lunch and Learn" programs.  A $5.00 registration fee will be charged for lunch.  Call the Sac County Extension Office at 712-662-7131 to register.  All meetings are at noon at 620 Park Ave., Sac City.
     Scheduled for Lunch and Learn are:
1. Stress - January 18 at noon
2. That Loving Feeling - February 15 at noon
3. Cook Once, Eat for Weeks - March 22 at noon
4.  Financial Spring Cleaning - April 19 at noon

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:
 - OABCIG matmen win MVC Conference Title
 - Trojanettes win against Galva-Holstein and Westwood
 - O-A will take six acts to large group speech contest (Photo)
 - Trojans down Galva-Holstein and Westwood
 

Obituary:  Shirley E. Sykes
     Shirley Sykes, 78, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on January 7, 2007, at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa.
     Funeral services were be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11th, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Rev. Kathy Spracklin officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
     Shirley Elizabeth Carlberg was born on December 31, 1928, in rural Ida County to Roy and Gertrude Hoefling Carlberg. She was baptized as an infant on April 14, 1929, at Salem Reformed Church in rural Odebolt. She became a member of the Odebolt United Methodist Church on June 9, 1946. Shirley attended Clinton No. 4 Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1946.
     On February 28, 1947, Shirley was united in marriage to Donald William Sykes. Two sons were born to this union: Dennis Ray and Dale Alan. They farmed for 18 years on the Sykes’ family farm in Crawford County then moved to Odebolt in December of 1964, and immediately Shirley started working as bookkeeper for Ray and Dale’s Plumbing and Heating. She was employed at Ritz Paint and Glass and as clerk at Bill’s IGA and Herb’s Foodland before going to Great Plains Supply Company as bookkeeper for nearly nine years. Shirley was also employed as a teller at First Federal Savings and Loan, retiring in 1981.
     Shirley was a member of Wheeler Improvement Club since 1947, 50-year member Order of Eastern Star, ISIS Club, United Methodist Women and Ruth Circle, and past member of Tri-M’s of the United Methodist Church.
     Those left to mourn her passing include her sons: Dennis Sykes and wife Laura of Kiron, Iowa, and Dale Sykes and wife Joann of Odebolt, Iowa; her granddaughter Gayle Strom and husband Greg of Storm Lake, Iowa; and grandson Gary Sykes and wife Jennifer of Kiron, Iowa. Other survivors include her sister Rita Frahm and husband Jerry of Ida Grove, Iowa; brother Roger Carlberg and wife Diane of Eagle, Idaho; and sister-in-law Bonnie Carlberg of Leon, Iowa; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
     Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who enjoyed her family and friends, and cherished time spent with her grandchildren, Gayle and Gary. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald on May 16, 1994; brother Richard Carlberg, and nephew Brent Steuk.

Obituary:  Dorothy Higby
     Dorothy R. Higby peacefully slept away at the Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines, IA on January 7, 2007 at age 88.  Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date.
     Dorothy was born 22 September 1918 on the family farm near Odebolt to Edgar R. and Drucilla (Freese) Reuber.  She enjoyed long-lasting memories of farm life and attending one-room school houses.
     When her father became too ill to farm, the family moved to Odebolt.  Her father died when she was 14 and during high school years she helped with family income by babysitting and serving as a hired girl.  She graduated in 1937.
     Dorothy was confirmed in the Presbyterian Church and later served as Sunday School Secretary.
     The marriage of Dorothy and Everett Higby ended in divorce.  As a single mom with two daughters, she worked for Larson's Grocery as clerk and dry goods buyer.  She also worked part-time for the Odebolt Chronicle.
     She traveled to Des Moines for specialized spinal surgery and after recovering moved to Des Moines for better job opportunities.  She worked for Dun and Bradstreet for nearly twenty-five years and was retired when the Collection Department closed.
     An accomplished seamstress, Dorothy made draperies, linens, clothing, formals, wedding dresses, and historic costumes for family and friends.  She carried on the family tradition and love of quilting using her keen eye for color, design, and fine hand-stitching.
     She loved to garden and to her neighbors was known as "the flower lady".  Her kids and grandkids would always praise her dill pickles.  Dorothy loved the birds and squirrels she fed and the trees surrounding her home.  Most of all she loved her family and friends and gave of herself generously to them and also to charities.  Christmas with family and family reunions were always favorite events.
     Those who will love and cherish her forever are her two daughters, Colleen Ewing of Forest City and Sandra (and Kyle) McGonigle of Des Moines; two sisters Grace (and Warren) Long and Helen (and Jim) Schumburg all of Rockford, IA; five grandchildren and spouses; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and a nephew and niece.  Her extended family includes one aunt, Genevieve; many dear cousins and their families; and her friends.
     Preceding her in death include her parents; son-in-law, Claude Ewing; aunts and uncles; more dear cousins and family babies.

News from the
Odebolt History Pages

www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/

Photographer A. W. Dalhstrom Started Odebolt Business in 1907
(Source:  "Fifty Years of Progress"; The Odebolt Chronicle, Vol. 51, Number 31 Thursday, August 25, 1938)
     Lindquist Bros. established one of the first photography studios in Odebolt.  The site of the studio was first occupied by a residence. [SW corner of Main and 3rd Streets where the dental offices are in 2007].
     Before 1882, a studio was erected by F.R. West.  West was succeeded by a Mr. Frey who, in turn, sold out to J. L. Humphrey.  A.W. Dahlstrom bought the business in 1907.
     A. W. Dahlstrom made photographic records of three generations of Odebolt people during the 46 years he operated a photography studio. He came to Odebolt from Marathon, Iowa.
    ... Mr. Dahlstrom originally took pictures on glass negatives; then came the use of film and modern developing methods. When he began business here, Odebolt was served with gas for illuminating, and it was difficult for him with those crude methods to develop and print his pictures. Then came electricity and a general improvement in the work. Mr. Dahlstrom retired in May of 1953.

See some of Mr. Dahlstrom's work at Bird's Eye View of Odebolt

Read more about Odebolt Business History at the Odebolt History Pages!

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 2
January 11, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Recently some of Mrs. Wilken’s 4th graders wrote (in the newspaper) what they would do to make our community a better place to live in 2007. Very interesting………
     By far and away the two most popular subjects were to shorten bar hours so people wouldn’t get drunk and then drive home and the second was to have more cops. To you fourth graders that wrote the above I am going to try and enlighten you on those subjects.
     All I can tell you about bar hours is that they are regulated by the State of Iowa not the City of Odebolt. I might add there is a saying that goes like this, “Friends don’t let friends drive when drinking”. As for having more cops, qualified policemen want to work in larger cities where they can earn more money. It is difficult to find a policeman that is willing to work for what our City can afford to pay.
     I have certainly enjoyed your comments and I hope I have helped you understand the City’s position on bar hours and more policemen.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

 185.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND ACCUMULATIONS.

     It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to  remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from the entire width of all said sidewalks. If a property owner does not  remove snow, ice or accumulations within twenty-four hours,  the City may do so and assess the costs against the property  owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.   CITY OF ODEBOLT

ATTENTION: Major/Minor PARENTS
This is to remind you of your responsibility to find coaches for the various teams.
 City of Odebolt

Monetary Gift to Odebolt-Arthur - In memory of their father, Warren Hanson, his children presented a $20,000 monetary gift for scholarships for graduating seniors of Odebolt-Arthur. This donation matches a previous $20,000 gift given in 2005 in memory of their mother, Arleen. Two scholarships will be given annually in the name of "Warren and Arleen Hanson" to continue their parents' vision of higher education.
     The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District greatly appreciates the generosity of the Hanson family and their commitment to education.
     Pictured in this week's Chronicle are Betty (Hanson) Collins, Eldora, Iowa and Dick Hanson, Bloomington, Illinois, presenting the check to O-A Business Manager Carol Auen. Hanson children not present are Jean (Hanson) Lee, Manhattan, Kansas and Bob Hanson, Hays, Kansas.

Odebolt Public Library Donations, November and December: Memorials were received for David Wiggins, Paul Wittengel, Ronald Oxendale, Warren Hanson, Dorothy Heing, Trent Godbersen, Garret Buss, Delmar Reis and Cinda Bettin. A monetary gift was received in honor of Marcia & Bob Ozol of Las Vegas and Mike Selby of W. Hollywood, CA.

2007 Sac County Breakfasts in Arizona - People residing in or visiting the Valley of the Sun with a Sac County connection, are invited to the Sac County Breakfasts on the following Friday mornings:
     January 26
     February 9 and 23
     March 9 and 23
The pay-your-own-way breakfasts begin at 8:30 a.m. in the sunroom of the GrandView Steak House at Painted Mountain Golf Club, 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa.  Call 480-984-5114 for information.

Shirley (Carlburg) Sykes, 78, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on January 7, 2007, at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa.
     Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 10th, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt, with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m. by Chapter No. 471 O.E.S., of Arthur, Iowa.
     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11th, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Rev. Kathy Spracklin officiating.
     Read her obituary and send condolences to the family at the Farber & Otteman web site

Heart and Home Gift Shop
has closed its doors
effective December 30th, 2006.

We wish Jeanette and her staff the best of luck in their new endeavors. 
Odebolt.net thanks Heart and Home for being a faithful sponsor for four years!

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 1
January 4, 2007
 

The Mayor Sez…
     The new year 2007 is upon us and with it the new challenges that face us.
     One challenge could be the influx of workers that will be working on the area ethanol plant, or plants. If the proposed second plant near Odebolt becomes a reality, can we provide for their needs? I am told that each plant could have up to 70 workers on the site each day. That means a potential of 140 workers in our area at one time. Something to think about isn’t it?
     Something else to think about……next summer there will be traffic interruption at times when Hwy. 175 gets a new surface. We have been working on this challenge. If the two plants are under construction, careful traffic re-routing will be necessary, at times.
     And last, but not least, the weather, hasn’t it been delightful? I hope I don’t regret bragging about our nice weather.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Thank you - We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who supported us throughout the past, present and future years with your generous donation.  We are better equipped to serve the community's needs because of your generosity.  Thanks for putting your trust in us!
 - The Odebolt Fire Department

Wheeler Lodge of Odebolt will hold open installation for is 2007 officers on Thursday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to attend.

Odebolt Public Library - See this issue of The Chronicle for a listing of new books, Audio CDs, and DVDs at the Library.

ONRC
(Photo) - United Methodist Sunday School children entertained ONRC residents with chimes and song.
(Photo) St. Martin's CCD students participated in a gift giving campaign for ONRC Residents on Sunday, Dec. 17.

A Message of Thanks  - A special Thank You from Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center to everyone that helped make the Holiday Season enjoyable for both the residents and the staff.
     Thank you to the many people who brought in cookies, fruit, candy, and other food for the residents and staff to enjoy.  We also appreciate the many members of the local churches who volunteered their time for worship services, social hour and caroling.
     The residents really enjoyed the extra visits and all of the festivities.  Thanks again and have a prosperous 2007.
     -  Residents and Staff at ONRC

Happy 90th Birthday to Maxine (Woods) Kessler, January 14, 2007 - Maxine's daughters invite you to help celebrate their Mom's 90th birthday on January 14 with a card shower.  Maxine was born on a farm near Bagley, Iowa, homesteaded with her family in a sod house in Montana.  In 1934 she moved to Odebolt to help the Rev. Farnham family.  She met and married Walter Kessler and they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary prior to his death.  She still enjoys traveling, church work, and playing bridge.  Thank you for helping to make it a special day.
     Please send cards to:  PO Box 452, Odebolt, IA 51458.

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:
 - Photos of students that shared gifts with ONRC residents.  The students picked a resident's name and purchased a gift to give.
 - ITED testing for freshmen, sophomore and junior classes will be the week of January 29
 - O-A Semester Test Schedule is posted.
 - Freshman Lisa Nishimura chosen to be on the first-ever Congressional Youth Advisory Board for the fifth Congressional District.
 - FAFSA forms are available in the Guidance office for Seniors to complete in order to receive financial aid from the school or college of their choice.  To complete the form on-line go to www.fafsa.ed.gov . 
 - Iowa's Promise Youth" grants are available to youth groups for community improvement projects for up to $250.  Go to www.iowaspromise.org for more information.  The applications are due Feb. 1, 2007.

SAFE Coalition to organize in Sac County - Due to a growing concern about teen-age drinking and drug use, a SAFE coalition is to be organized in Sac County to provide parents and community members the opportunity to stay informed.  The mission of SAFE is to build a safe and healthy community by mobilizing local citizens to coordinate prevention efforts to reduce substance abuse, violence, crime and associated problems.
     There will be an organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. in the Sac County Sheriff's Office Conference Room in the Sac County Courthouse.  Please bring a list of topics you feel are of concern in your community/county.
     Contact 712.792.1344 for more information.

Sac County Conservation Board - See 2007 camping, cabin, shelter, canoe and Sauk Rail Trail fees at the Sac County Conservation Board web pages.   (And while you're at it, see their winter newsletter!  - .pdf file)